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Transportation, housing costs, retirement funds take spotlight Colorado lawmakers to tackle PERA, other hot-button issues in 2018 session

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Democrats recently remarked that Colorado has “no shortage of unmet needs” — a comment that elicited a sardonic tone from Colorado House Minority Leader Patrick Neville, R-Castle Rock — and the 2018 legislative session, with its kickoff Jan. 10, is shaping up to bear out that claim.

Which needs it will meet is a different story.

Lawmakers will be pressed to find solutions for a state with a ballooning population clogging roads, an underfunded retirement-fund program and housing costs through the roof. With roughly $300 million projected in previously unforeseen revenues — a prediction that may double — the state has a small bit of breathing room to signal where its priorities lie.

Among other issues lawmakers have discussed in the weeks leading up to the regular session — the fourmonth part of the year when legislators pass bills — health-care costs have already risen as a key debate to watch for in 2018.

Amid elections, this year will offer no easy waters for bipartisanship — all 65 seats in the state House are up for election, as are 17 of the 35 state Senate seats, plus statewide races including the governor’s post. Here’s what both parties had to say about the flash-point issues this session.

‘Walking the walk’ Colorado landed itself in a $9 billion hole as of 2016, according to state projections of transportation-spending needs through 2025.

Interstates 70 and 25 are in need of updates in several parts of the state, to say nothing of smaller roadways.

“We talk the talk — we have to walk the walk,” Neville said at the Business Legislative Preview event hosted by the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Colorado Competitive Council Jan. 4 in downtown Denver. He took cynical aim at the Democrats’ “unmet needs” comment from a Jan. 2 news release.

“They say we have unmet needs — well, isn’t transportation an unmet need?” Neville said. “I think it is.”

The Democrats did mention transportation as a priority, though, Neville and state House Speaker Crisanta Duran, D-Denver, supported an unsuccessful bill last year to increase sales and use taxes by 0.62 percentage point to raise more than $375 million per year for transportation projects.

“To be politically honest,” Neville said, “the Duran citizens won’t pass a tax increase.”

Senate President Kevin Grantham, R-Cañon City, supported that bill along with Duran.

Echoing Neville, Senate Majority Leader Chris Holbert, R-Parker, said $300 million in upcoming revenue would be appropriate to add for roadand-bridge projects. Asking voters to approve bond spending would be another opportunity, Holbert added.

With Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper willing to spend some of the added $286 million in projected revenue over the current and next fiscal year — a stronger-than-expected economy raised expectations, and the recent federal tax bill could raise more another $300 million on top of that in Colorado in the next fiscal year alone, state data said — the chances for some amount of transportation increase look safe.

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MY NAME IS

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Arts writer for Colorado Community Media, longtime Littleton resident About me I was born in Columbus, Ohio, in 1930. My mother was an art teacher and my dad taught economics. We moved to Pittsburgh, and my dad taught at the university there for the rest of his career.

There was a lot of art in our lives.

My mother would take me to museums, and my dad would bring me books.

I met Jack Ellingboe in college, and we were married right after I graduated. I worked in a library until our son John was born. In 1956 we moved to Littleton so Jack could work at Marathon Oil. Back then, we said they paid salaries in scenery — you could make more money elsewhere, but it was just so beautiful here.

Life in Littleton We bought a home in Aberdeen Village. The streets weren’t paved yet — Ridge Road and County Line were still dirt.

Jack served on city council, and we had four children together: John, Kirsten, Karen and Bruce. My life was pretty much feeding kids and schlepping them around. I still took time out to get a babysitter so I could go to the art museum, or I would take a class or something so I could talk to big people.

We opened a book store called Bookhouse in 1970. Jack and I divorced in 1981, and I had to close the bookstore in 1986 because the big box stores were carrying the new best sellers for what I was paying wholesale.

My friend Gretchen Peacock invited me to work at her new newspaper, the Littleton Times. I was like the office manager, but I started writing about the arts too. Sometimes we were up until 3 in the morning doing pasteup. The Healeys bought the paper in the early 1990s, and folded it into the Littleton Independent.

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Sonya Ellingboe has lived in Littleton since 1956, and has been closely involved with the city’s arts scene for decades.

DAVID GILBERT Encouraging the arts Watching Littleton get more creative and encouraging the arts was what fired me up and still does.

I remember suggesting to city council that we spend 1 percent of the budget on art, like Denver does, and they were absolutely horrified.

I sat on the Fine Arts Committee at Bemis Library, and later helped start the Town Hall Arts Center. Hudson Gardens was another important thing for me. Evelyn and King Hudson were close personal friends of mine.

Family is important to me, and so is making art accessible to as many people as possible. I feel my mission in writing stories isn’t to slam something, but to get people off their sofas to go see it.

Littleton has changed so much, but I’ve been involved in much of it.

I get nostalgic about old things that get overwhelmed, but I think we need to be changing and gaining.

I hope I’m remembered as someone who encouraged people to participate in what pleases them. Getting involved in your community makes a huge difference in how your life proceeds.

Be open to new ideas, even if you sense pretty fast you won’t agree.

Keep listening. I’m not big on advice — I’ve been a joiner, and I recommend it.

If you have suggestions for My Name Is, please contact David Gilbert at dgilbert@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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Fire consumes closed storefront in Columbine Square Early morning blaze destroys portion of unused shopping center

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

An early morning fire on Jan. 3 consumed a portion of the long-disused Columbine Square Shopping Center at Federal Boulevard and Belleview Avenue in Littleton.

Littleton Fire Rescue received a call just after 3 a.m., said LFR spokeswoman Jackie Erwin.

“When we got here, it was fully involved,” Erwin said.

“We started a defensive attack — we surrounded the fire and drowned it. It was going to be a complete loss anyway.”

The fire completely consumed a small storefront on the building’s east side, formerly a dance studio, leaving only a crumbling brick facade. Erwin said a total of 10 units from both Littleton Fire Rescue and South Metro Fire Rescue responded to the fire.

Nobody was in the structure when firefighters arrived, and no injuries were reported, Erwin said.

The blaze was “accidental human-caused,” said City of Littleton spokeswoman Kelli Narde in an email on Jan. 8.

Crews extinguish hot spots following a fire at the Columbine Square Shopping Center around 5 a.m. on Jan. 3. An early morning fire completely consumed a storefront at the long-abandoned strip mall complex. The cause of the fire was not immediately known.

DAVID GILBERT “In checking the surrounding buildings there are obvious signs of people living in the buildings (abandoned clothing, food containers),” Erwin said in an email. “We did locate a couple of fuel containers as well (1 large metal can inside and 1 plastic can outside). We currently have no suspects or witness statements.”

Chris Ibsen, the manager of O’Toole’s Garden Center, which abuts Columbine Square, said he showed up as the fire was raging after a neighbor called him. O’Toole’s was not damaged by the fire.

“It was eerie,” Ibsen said.

“There was nobody around but the firefighters. It was so quiet and cold out.”

Columbine Square is not completely abandoned, Erwin said.

“It is a known spot for homeless and transients to squat,” Erwin said. “You can tell people have been in these buildings sleeping — there are mattresses and so forth in different parts of the structure.”

Columbine Square has long been a headache for Littleton.

The shopping center, which once housed a Safeway and

various small businesses, has been vacant since 2014.

The property, owned by Carl Chang — the older brother and former coach of tennis star Michael Chang — through Redwood-Kairos Real Estate Partners, is Littleton’s sole remaining urban renewal district.

Neither Chang nor Redwood-Kairos responded to repeated requests for comment.

A fact sheet on the website of Littleton Invests for Tomorrow, the city’s urban renewal authority, lists the difficulties associated with the center. “[A] significant challenge

associated with redevelopment of the Columbine Square area is the number of parcels owned by out-ofstate interests,” the fact sheet reads in part. “Particularly those that are part of a larger portfolio of assets, whereas these often lack the attention received by those with a local presence and higher expectation of financial return.”

The fact sheet also says that 14 buildings on the property, or 82 percent of the structure, have no fire sprinklers.

The structure shows evidence of significant vandalism, with many of the windows broken and graffiti covering numerous storefronts.

“The number one priority in District 1 is what to do with Columbine Square,” City Councilmember Patrick Driscoll said after hearing about the fire. “It’s not good for the community if there are squatters living in there.

I’ve heard all the copper has been stripped from the stores by thieves.”

Driscoll said he has not spoken with Chang or RedwoodKairos, but he has met with a developer hired by Chang to come up with a plan for the property.

“Multifamily housing sounds likely, and it would make sense in that area,” Driscoll said. “I’d like to see a community building, and the more green space the better. A little retail would be good too.”

Littleton senior apartment building filling back up after fire More than 130 residents of Southview were forced to find new homes in April 2016

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Nearly two years after a fire left dozens of seniors scrambling to find new homes, a Littleton apartment building is slowly filling up again.

To some local housing officials and former residents of the building, the seniors’ quest for a new place to live is emblematic of the larger issue of surging rental rates in the Denverarea market threatening to price out a portion of the population that can least afford them.

Many of the more than 130 residents evicted from the age 55-and-over complex after an April 2016 fire at one of two buildings at Southview Place

Carolyn Stubbert, left, and husband Jim sit in the living room of their apartment at The Windermere, formerly known as Southview Place Towers. The Stubberts moved back in after a fire displaced dozens of residents.

DAVID GILBERT Towers — now called The Windermere — have dispersed to subsidized housing and elsewhere. Colorado Community Media could not verify how many residents were able to return to the complex at 5820 S. Windermere St.

At least one couple, though, is glad to be back.

Carolyn and Jim Stubbert opted not to wait for the fall opening of the damaged building, instead moving into the complex’s undamaged eastern tower

after living with their daughter for six months “It was like coming back home,” Carolyn said. “We still like it. We’re legally blind, so we depend on all the services nearby.”

The couple’s rent was $850 a month for a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment before the fire. Their rent for a comparable apartment today is $1,000, still a few hundred dollars less than market rent in the south metro Denver area.

Stubbert, 79, said she’s thankful the building’s owners have taken steps to update the property, though she said she was disappointed in how they handled the exodus.

A fire that started near a dishwasher on April 6, 2016 damaged 24 apartments. The entire western tower was evacuated, and residents were informed 10 days later that their leases were being terminated so the building could be repaired and renovated.

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Jefferson aims to keep giving back to community Still-young Englewood native shifts from mayor to municipal judge

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Englewood Municipal Judge and former Mayor Joe Jefferson still answers the phone at his mother’s Chinese restaurant, the Twin Dragon on South Broadway.

“I don’t have any choice,” Jefferson, 38, laughed. He doesn’t work as much as he used to, but he still helps his mom out with the business and sometimes even delivers food.

In the 1980s, the Twin Dragon often had a line of people pouring out of its front door. That’s Jefferson’s favorite memory, from back when he was a child, of the place where his mother — who was born to Chinese parents in North Korea — lived the American dream, he said.

He didn’t know it then, but that foundation would point his life in a direction of service to the city where his mother achieved so much success.

‘Welcomed in Englewood’ Despite coming from outside the United States in the mid-1900s, Jefferson’s mother, Shiou Yun Wang, now 69, was always accepted in Englewood, Jefferson said.

“She lived the American dream right here in Englewood, Colorado,” Jefferson said.” So I felt (like I should) give back and lift a community up.”

Jefferson’s about as local as local gets — he was born at Swedish Medical Center and runs a legal practice right next to his mom’s restaurant — but initially, he was far from considering a run for public office in Englewood.

“In law school, I started getting a little civic-minded,” said Jefferson, who graduated from Cornell University in New York and studied law at the University of Denver. Before DU, he worked as a broker at Morgan Stanley in downtown Denver. “Initially, it was just volunteering with the city.”

He started on the Keep Englewood Beautiful Commission, which volunteers to support environmental quality of life, when he was a law student.

Shortly after, in 2007 — still a law student — he won a race to become an Englewood city councilmember for District 1, the northwestern part of the city.

“I started to realize,” Jefferson said, “I had something valuable to contribute.”

His mother’s immigrant history gave him a perspective of gratitude for the opportunities that the local community gave his mom. Wang was born in North Korea after her family was forced to leave China during World War II. She grew up in South Korea, went to college in Taiwan and got a master’s degree in Japan.

Wang bought the Twin Dragon in 1977 after coming to the U.S. Jefferson said his business acumen and desire

Englewood Municipal Judge Joe Jefferson stands with his mother, Shiou Yun Wang, behind the bar at Wang’s Twin Dragon restaurant in Englewood Jan. 3. Englewood citizens see Jefferson as down-to-earth and like family, Wang said, because of the time he spent interacting with everyday people in the restaurant growing up.

ELLIS ARNOLD for success came from his mom, who built a decades-deep name for her restaurant — it’s won accolades from 7News KMGH and Westword and 5280 magazines.

“I encouraged him (to volunteer and serve) with the city,” Wang said. I “felt like I was always an outsider, not an insider. So I wanted Joseph to be involved. Plus, I think, (in) my age in Asia, as a woman, we couldn’t do a lot of things. I feel like it was part of my dream, too.”

Becoming a leader Now, Jefferson’s gone from a volunteer to becoming mayor in 2015, and on Jan. 8, he took the oath as municipal judge. And observers and insiders alike say Jefferson has been successful in his leadership.

“Joe carried on the need for improvement and growth in Englewood established by former mayors,” said Randy Penn, mayor of Englewood from 2011-15. “He was very strong in the city’s financials as well as continued work with other” mayors and cities.

Doug Cohn, a member of the Englewood Historic Preservation Society, said the Englewood City Council has become increasingly divided in recent years but that Jefferson has learned to keep order while allowing everyone to express their views.

“In more recent times, he has asserted his power as mayor to focus the opposing views and oversee more orderly meetings,” Cohn said.

Jefferson’s always been a team player, said Laurett Barrentine, Englewood city councilmember.

“Joe has an amazing work ethic — I’m sure he has his mother to thank for that,” said Barrentine, who said Jefferson has kept a “great sense of humor” through all his work on city council. “As mayor, he was tireless in

representing the city.

“Every month, (he) held a District 1 meeting so he could discuss issues and concerns with the citizens. I understand in the 10 years he served District 1, only one meeting was ever canceled.

That takes dedication,” Barrentine added.

Councilmember Linda Olson said Jefferson is well prepared for his new position.

“He has had to navigate contentious meetings and perspectives, which should serve him well as he moves into the judgeship,” Olson said.

Lifting Englewood up As Jefferson will tell you, Englewood’s image is on an upswing.

There was the new Englewood Block Party that brought thousands to the historic 3400 block of South Broadway in October. Better communication with residents. The first “state of the city” address in Englewood history.

Even the city’s new magazine is part of the shift, Jefferson said.

“All of that communication has had the net accomplishment in 2017, which is improving perceptions in 2017 of Englewood as a place to do business,” Jefferson said. “I think what all of those things have done is highlight points of pride and hope for our future.”

But behind the scenes, Jefferson wants to improve the city in a less visible arena: How Englewood residents interact with their municipal court.

Now, he’ll finally get the chance.

“Priority number one — I think it’s technology,” Jefferson said. I “know we’re budgeted for some improvements in the court,” and “I hope (they) have some outward-facing functions, such as paying a traffic ticket online.”

Making the court more accessible is a main goal — making the court docket, or schedule, available online

along with other information to improve appearance rates is another target for Jefferson.

He chose law as a study because he wanted to “help and empower people,” he said.

That idea comes through perhaps most strongly in Jefferson’s vision of “restorative justice” in Englewood’s court — looking for opportunities for youth offenders “to make right where there was a wrong.” If a young person sprays graffiti, for example, their punishment would be graffiti removal to teach them the damage of their actions— or other targeted community service.

“I want to create more local options in the city — in the community where (the offense) took place,” said Jefferson, who aims to work with neighboring cities to consider what the program would look like.

Weeks ahead of stepping into the position, he was learning from Vincent Atencio, Englewood’s previous municipal judge.

“The main purpose of a court is to deter and punish crimes and not necessarily to generate revenue,” Jefferson said on what he’s picked up from Atencio. He added that garnering large amounts of revenue from traffic tickets isn’t what a court is for.

“I like the idea of focusing on this kind of reminder of why we’re here in the first place.”

Jefferson’s task now is to make his campaign slogan, “justice with dignity,” a reality.

For someone who’s built trust with the community for more than a decade, that shouldn’t be too hard.

Wang recalls how his growing up in her restaurant made Jefferson into a down-to-earth citizen who can connect with everyday people in Englewood.

“They know him,” Wang said. “He’s like family.”

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‘It’s up to us to remember him and to be like him’ Family and colleagues tell of slain deputy’s humanity, zest for life at funeral service

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Zackari Parrish was the type of deputy who would shield a child’s eyes if a parent were being handcuffed. He took the lead in organizing a fundraiser for a colleague’s wife who was battling cancer. He pulled over a man who was down on his luck and gave him money so that his family could spend the night in a hotel.

“That was Zack,” Parrish explained Castle Rock Police Chief Jack Cauley at the funeral service for Parrish, a Douglas County deputy who was killed in the line of duty on New Year’s Eve. “As we march forward to serve together, Zack will give us the strength to do the best we possibly can.”

If there was ever a time to witness the brotherhood among law enforcement officers, it was the morning of Jan. 5 at Cherry Hills Community Church in Highlands Ranch, where Parrish’s funeral service was held.

Hundreds of men and women wearing crisp black and blue uniforms with shiny gold badges assembled at the church to honor and remember the life of one of their own.

Parrish, 29, was responding to a domestic dispute at the Copper Canyon Apartments, 3380 E. County Line Road, in Highlands Ranch, the morning of Dec. 31 when he was shot and killed by Matthew Riehl. Four other law enforcement officers were wounded in what Douglas County Sheriff

Roxine Davis holds her daughter, Brooklynn, as Deputy Zackari Parrish’s funeral procession passes in Highlands Ranch. “When something like this happens far away, it’s easier to disconnect,” Davis said. “When it’s just down the street, the emotion is just so intense.”

DAVID GILBERT Law enforcement officers lead a ceremony to close the funeral of fallen Douglas County Deputy Zackari Parrish.

The service was held at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., on Jan. 5.

Tony Spurlock called “an ambush-type of attack.” Two civilians, who were not in the apartment, sustained nonlife-threatening injuries.

Law enforcement agencies from across the country — as close as Arapahoe County and as far as Oregon — attended the funeral. Dozens of cop cars filled the parking lot of the church, where two fire trucks hoisted a large American flag into the air. Bagpipes preceded the delivery of Parish’s casket, which was draped by the American flag. Men in uniform

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Salute’s sounds, silence echo amid heartbreak “Do you know where the pipers are tuning?”

“The hearse is going to be right here.”

“We are saluting with the casket.”

“Pre-SENT arms.”

In the morning chill of Jan. 5, in the sprawling parking lot of Cherry Hills Community Church, preparations for Douglas County Sheriff Deputy Zackari Parrish’s final goodbye are underway.

Small American flags line the church entrance. A large flag, held aloft by two fire truck ladders, waves overhead in the breeze. Honor Guard members Ann Macari from various law enforcement Healey agencies, in black and blue dress uniforms, form a corridor under the entrance breezeway. And the bagpipers rush to rehearse just one more time.

“This is what we do,” Thomas Rogers says.

“Unfortunately,” Mike DeBoer adds, “we practice

all year for these events, to make sure we’re sharp and we sound good.”

The firefighters, both from South Metro Fire Rescue, are part of the Colorado Emerald Society, a bagpipe and drum band of police, firefighters and emergency medical responders who play to honor officers killed in the line of duty.

“It’s hard, it’s sad, we never want to do this,” Rogers says. “But it’s an honor to do it, to do this for Deputy Parrish and his family.”

••••• Parrish, 29, a father of two young daughters, died New Year’s Eve morning, killed while responding to a domestic disturbance by a man that law enforcement suggests was mentally ill and who was later killed by a SWAT team.

Five days later, hundreds of men and women in blue from throughout the state and as far away as New York, Illinois and Oregon convened at the Highlands Ranch church to bid farewell to Parrish and take care of his family in a carefully choreographed

and synchronized ceremony suffused with reverence for the deputy and the job he did — of serving the community, of instilling order when needed, of protecting it at all costs.

“When one of us falls, we all try to rise up and support our fallen’s family members,” Sgt. Jeremiah Carrigan explained quietly before the service, white gloves tucked into the belt of his dress uniform.

“His loss isn’t just felt by the local community — it’s statewide, nationwide.”

Carrigan knows firsthand about that loss — and support.

His brother, Nate Carrigan, was the Park County deputy killed in February 2016 during an attempted eviction. He still can’t talk about it without pausing, drawing breath, composing himself.

He is a member of his Front Range police department’s Honor Guard, which means he attends the funeral services of those killed in the line of duty.

He does it without hesitation.

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Crowds assemble to ‘give honor for what he gave us’

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Members of the public began dotting Grace Boulevard — which was the final leg of the funeral procession route for Deputy Zackari Parrish — well before 9 a.m. on Jan. 5.

Three of those crowd members in Highlands Ranch were 11-year-old Aiden Case, 12-year-old Ben Katanic and his 9-year-old brother, Blake.

The boys — congregation members at Cherry Hills Community Church and students at Cherry Hills Christian School — remembered Parrish as one of the officers who provided security for the school.

“He gave kids high-fives and he was a nice guy,” said Case, a sixth-grader at the school.

“He would ask us how we were doing.”

Blake Katanic, a thirdgrader, remembered Parrish handing out police stickers to him and other students and joining them at their lunch table, where he spent time getting to know them. The boys said they wanted to attend the procession to thank Parrish for his service.

“I think mostly to give honor,” Case said, “for what he gave us.”

LeAnn Katanic, 45, Ben and Blake’s mother, said she felt it was important for the Castle Rock family to participate because her children were connected to Parrish.

Case’s mother, 40-year-old Shara Case, of Castle Pines, said she and her son wanted to help commemorate Parrish

Gavin Talbot, left, and Kole Bale watch as Deputy Zackari Parrish’s funeral procession passes.

PHOTOS BY DAVID GILBERT

Sloane Cape, left, and Jessica Santos wait for Deputy Zackari Parrish’s funeral procession to pass. “This really hits home for me,” Cape said. “My dad’s a police officer in Aurora. I worry about him but I’m so thankful for what he does.” because they viewed him as part of their community.

“Just honoring someone who gave his time to us. This

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carried it into the church with family members in tow. With every step forward, ceremonial guards lining the walkway gave a slow and synchronized salute.

“I’ve been to 20 or 25 of these,” said Douglas County Commissioner Lora Thomas, a former Colorado State Patrol major. “They get sadder every time.”

An estimated 5,000 people were seated in the church. A blue hue filled the auditorium and on the stage, spotlights illuminated blown-up photos of Parrish, his wife Gracie and their two young daughters.

Through tears, Gracie Parrish promised to raise her daughters in “a home that bleeds blue.” She read aloud a letter that she wrote to Parrish — whom she called her soulmate, hero and best friend. In the past, she would often write him letters of encouragement and emails filled with dreams

is our community. This is our home, our church and our school. He was a part of that,” she said.

and words of affirmations, she said.

“This is a letter that I never thought I’d write,” Gracie Parrish said as she wept. “It’s a letter that I hope my girls can read one day and know every ounce of love I have for their daddy.”

Parrish was born in Nashville, Tennessee, said his father Zackari Parrish II, who described his son to the auditorium filled with officers and family members. As a child, he loved water sprinklers. He could make everyone laugh.

He played baseball until he bought a guitar and started writing music.

And he loved his role as a police officer. Parrish had been with the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office for seven months and had previously served more than two years with the Castle Rock Police Department.

The most important part of Parrish’s life, his father said, was his faith.

“He enjoyed life,” Parrish II said.

“And the reason he enjoyed life is because he had Jesus in his heart.”

Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock took the stage to commend Parrish for his service as a deputy.

Shanah Windey-Bale, 51, a saleswoman from Highlands Ranch, said she also attended with her 9-year-old twin sons, Kiefer and Kole, to show support.

“It’s hard to put into words,” she said when asked what it means for the community to lose an officer in the line of duty. “His sacrifice is our sacrifice, so we owe it to him to pay our respects…When it happens in your backyard it becomes personal.”

Windey-Bale and her family live near the sheriff ’s office substation in Highlands Ranch, where a vehicle covered in flowers and gifts is set up as a memorial for Parrish.

She described the scene as “very emotional.”

An image taken from the program of the funeral service for Douglas County Deputy Zackari Parrish, who was killed in the line of duty on Jan. 5. Shown are Parrish, his wife Gracie and their two daughters.

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When he listened to Parrish’s body camera audio from the Dec. 31 shooting, Spurlock said Parrish “never once used a foul word, raised his voice or used a derogatory term.”

“It’s a very quiet, grieving area,” she said. “To see the vehicle with all of the cards and the flowers and all the notes, it’s beyond words.”

Farther down the procession route, crowds gathered at each corner of the intersection of Grace Boulevard and Wildcat Reserve Parkway.

Parents held their children bundled in blankets, many waved flags of various sizes or held posters, and law enforcement working the area stood with arms and hands folded in front of them.

There, Shane Callahan, an investment adviser from Highlands Ranch, observed the procession with his 6-year-old daughter Carley and 4-year-old son Gavin.

Callahan, who is related to a police officer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Boston, said law enforcement is “underappreciated” and in need of the community support at this time.

When the procession approached the intersection, the crowd fell nearly silent and Callahan, 43, called each of his children to attention. Carley, sitting atop her turquoise bike in a pink stocking cap, rolled to the street front and waved a flag as Parrish’s hearse drove by.

Callahan picked up Gavin and held him over the crowd so he could see the scene.

“They don’t understand everything,” Callahan said.

“They don’t need to know everything. They need to know it’s important to come together as a community.”

Instead, he pleaded with the suspect, begging, “Let me help you,” said Spurlock.

“I’ve never heard a more calm voice in a call like that,” he said.

“It’s up to us to remember him and to be like him.”

Spurlock honored Parrish with a medal of valor for his courage and bravery. And a position on the Douglas County Regional SWAT team will forever be held by Parrish, he said.

As the service came to a close, a muffled radio call played throughout the church. The voice on the other end repeatedly called out Parrish’s radio number: 1721.

“Deputy Zackari Parrish,” the voice said, “may you rest in peace knowing that your strength lives on in your wife, your legacy will be carried out through your daughters, and that your honor will continue on with all of us.

“1721, you are clear for end of watch. Thank you for your service and rest easy, sir, we have the watch from here.”

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Motorcade fuels community support for deputy’s family, law enforcement Douglas County deputies escort the family of Deputy Zackari Parrish along Lincoln Avenue.

BY ELLIS ARNOLD AND TABATHA DEANS STEWART STAFF WRITERS

Hundreds, maybe thousands, of people lined the route of Deputy Zackari Parrish’s funeral procession in Douglas County as a motorcade comprising vehicles from upward of 50 law enforcement agencies made its way from Castle Rock to Highlands Ranch.

The Jan. 5 motorcade exited I-25 at Lincoln Avenue about 9 a.m., then headed west down Lincoln, to University Boulevard, then to Wildcat Reserve Parkway, winding its way to Cherry Hills Community Church in Highlands Ranch, where services were held for the slain deputy at 11 a.m.

Parrish, 29, was shot to death in a Highlands Ranch apartment the morning of Dec. 31 in what Sheriff Tony Spurlock called an “ambush-type of attack.” He was a husband and a father of two small children. In the New Year’s Eve shooting, four other law enforcement officers were injured, as were two civilians.

The suspect, Matthew Riehl, 37, was killed by a regional SWAT team after a roughly two-hour standoff. No motive has been released for the attack, which resulted after officers responded to the Copper Canyon Apartments on the report of a domestic disturbance.

On Jan. 5, personnel from Colorado law enforcement agencies — including Lakewood, Englewood, Boulder and Basalt — turned out for the procession, as did officers from several nearby Western states, including Utah, Idaho, Nebraska, Montana and Wyoming. Officers of the U.S. Forest Service and Federal Protective Service of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security also drove vehicles.

Some of the people in the crowds that lined the procession route shared what the morning meant to them.

The Woolverton family, including children Evan, Ava, and Kael, watched the procession near the intersection of Yosemite Street and Lincoln Avenue and proudly held a flag in support of law enforcement family — their father is a Douglas County deputy. The children said they wanted to be there for all families.

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“This is my opportunity to give back some of that support that was shown to my family,” he said, “to show this profession is a brotherhood, a family.”

Pamela Rath understands that sentiment, too. The Trinidad resident is married to a Colorado state trooper, who is also an Honor Guard member.

They drove 3 1/2 hours to be there for Parrish’s service, the fifth or sixth service for fallen officers they have attended in the past year-and-a-half.

“As a wife, it’s scary,” she

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Student Emma Dreiling, 15, and her sisters held signs for officers reading “Thank you for your service” and “We are sorry for your loss.” The family lives in Denver, and their mother is a retired Denver police officer. The girls know all too well how lucky they are to have both parents come home at night.

Retirees Jesse and Sunny Cheek, of Lone Tree, braved the cold and carried hand-made signs that read “Bless you” on one side and “Thank you” on the other. They held the first sign up for Parrish’s family, the second for law enforcement.

“It was the least we could do,” Jesse said.

What some others had to say: • “It’s been an emotional day for me — my brother passed away from brain cancer two years ago. It’s different, but … he was the Sheridan County sheriff in Montana.”

— Wil Ulrickson, 49, Lone Tree resident, employee at Douglas County School District • “I have a 2-year-old, and I get a lump in my throat thinking about him not seeing his father again (like Parrish’s children).”

said of the law enforcement profession. “But there is no better place for him to be. It’s a calling, not a job.”

••••• 9:11 a.m.

The bagpipers file to the bottom of the driveway. Honor Guard members ready to attention. Quiet descends on the crowd waiting at the church entrance, the only sounds a plane flying overhead, a bird chirping. The sun strains to shine through the clouds.

9:22 a.m.

“Five minutes, five minutes.”

The bagpipes’ lament drifts through the air as the band

Emma Dreiling, 15, left and her sisters came out to honor Deputy Zackari Parrish along Lincoln Avenue. Their mother is a retired Denver police officer.

— John Ray, 32, Jefferson county resident, city carrier assistant for the U.S. Postal Service • “I’ve driven in (processions) before.

It’s always sad, always scary. It makes you apprecicate your family, appreciate every day. You have to have tough conversations with your family. But I wanted them to see the support from the community, too. It’s

escorts the hearse up to the church entryway.

Deputies and family members carry a coffin draped in the American flag through the phalanx of Honor Guard members, followed by Parrish’s wife, Gracie, escorted by two officers. Arms slowly rise in salute as the casket passes by.

The men and women there to honor Parrish then fall into a line so long that it takes 1 1/2 hours for them to all get inside.

The patches on their sleeves show they have come from near and far: Golden. Thornton. Chicago. City of New York. Loveland. Sterling.

Arapahoe County. Jefferson

not just negative.”

— Dana Gerber, 37, Westminster resident, Arvada Police Department officer • “My son’s dad is a deputy, and we came here to show our support for all law enforcement officers, It’s sad, just sad.”

— Rachel Sears, 33, Castle Rock resident

County. Portland. Adams County. Aspen. Northglenn.

Summit County. Denver. Westminster. Larimer County. The U.S. Forest Service. Boulder.

Mesa County. More.

A few feet away, Highlands Ranch resident Miguel Gutierrez, 52, sits quietly on the back corner of a fire rescue truck, a small American flag in one hand, a coffee thermos in the other.

“I cannot go inside — the fellow officers get to be first,” Gutierrez says. So he is praying, for Parrish and his family, for Parrish’s law enforcement brethren.

“I have so much respect for the officers,” says Gutierrez, a Mexican immigrant who

became a U.S. citizen 15 years ago and who felt he had to be present to honor them all.

“They protect my family. They risk their lives.”

He shakes his head, his voice trails off, as he talks of the aching sorrow left behind for Gracie Parrish and her two young daughters.

“It just breaks my heart.”

It breaks all of our hearts.

Reporter Alex DeWind contributed to this story.

Ann Macari Healey writes about people, places and issues of everyday life. An awardwinning columnist, she can be reached at ahealey@coloradocommunitymedia or 303-5664100.

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to come back,” Boian said.

He added that fewer than half of the building’s units have been leased.

Unlike the Stubberts, Ted Lemke has not been able to return. Lemke, who lived in a two-bedroom apartment at Southview, said he dislikes the one-bedroom apartment he rents in Englewood. He said he’d like to go back to Windermere, but the rent for his old apartment has gone from $1,000 a month to $1,200, which is too big of a jump for the 63-year-old who lives on Social Security and disability money.

“I lost so much in that move,” Lemke, who lives alone, said. “It was almost an impossible task to get out and find a new place to live so quickly.

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Stubbert said. “They wrote everyone a great big $500 check. That didn’t go very far in this market.”

The complex is owned by Tebo-Orvis LLC, a Superior-based company that bought the buildings three months before the fire for $30.5 million.

Last week, the company’s principal, Stephen Tebo, directed questions to business partner Heath Orvis, who directed questions to Andy Boian, CEO of Dovetail Solutions, a Denver-based crisis management public relations firm.

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Helping hands Stubbert said the heroes of the story were the service organizations, government agencies and churches who stepped in to rescue elderly residents stuck in a precarious situation.

“They fed us, they helped us move and they helped people find places to go,” Stubbert said. “They were wonderful.”

The Red Cross operated a shelter where a dozen seniors spent more than a week. Church groups and Boy Scouts helped residents move their belongings. South Metro Housing Options, a low-income housing agency, and Arapahoe County officials helped place residents in new homes.

Collaboration was key, said Linda Haley, the division manager of Arapahoe County’s Housing and Community Development Services Division.

“The success of rehousing people is based on the strength of community relationships,” Haley said.

The residents who best landed on their feet were those with renters’ insurance, Haley said, though few in the building had it.

“People were not prepared for any kind of eventuality that would put them out of housing,” Haley said.

“We’re talking people on oxygen, in

Not enough housing Haley said many residents moved into Southview thinking it was the last place they would live and were at a steep disadvantage in the 2016 rental market.

“Rents have gone astronomically higher, and it used to be you needed to make twice the rent to get an apartment, and now it’s three times,” Haley said. “These folks couldn’t meet that.”

South Metro Housing Options helped re-house residents who were unable to find other housing or move in with relatives, said Executive Director Jo Hamit.

Displaced Southview residents were bumped to the top of of waiting lists for spots in South Metro’s three subsidized apartment complexes, Hamit said, though she added the effort strained resources.

“We never have enough housing for people in need,” Hamit said. “We have wait lists for all of our properties. The wait list for rent vouchers is years long.”

Hamit wasn’t sure exactly how many people South Metro helped re-house, but was pleased with the collaboration she saw.

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ouglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock said, “This is Colorado. Everybody has a gun.”

Seven words that create a mural.

Should they be added to our license plates and the signs that welcome motorists entering the state?

You could hear it on the trains at the airport.

I would prefer almost anything else, but maybe Spurlock nailed it in the sad aftermath of the horrific, sad and depressing incident at the Copper Canyon Apartments in Highlands Ranch on Dec. 31.

One news agency reported, “Another mass shooting in Colorado.”

Of course, everybody doesn’t have a gun. I

don’t.

We all make choices. I make my own, and generally I am the odd man out. I am neither better or smarter. I just don’t want a gun in the house.

That old Second Amendment doesn’t keep me feeling safe and warm at night. Luck does.

Bullets came through a common wall at Copper Canyon, and wounded neighbors who were minding their own business.

“He was in the wrong place at the wrong time.”

I hear that over and over.

Jennifer and I talked about the shooting and about the sheriff.

The national spotlight was turned on and it was aimed at him.

He did a commendable job of sorting through the known facts, acknowledging all of the fallen officers, while showing both objectivity and compassion.

And in the middle of it, he said, “This is Colorado,” and the rest.

The reality is more guns than people.

Someone else, maybe my next-door neighbors, make up for me. My arsenal is made up of words.

I wish Spurlock could have said, “This is Colorado. Everybody has a dictionary.”

Or, “This is Colorado. Everybody owns an original work of art.”

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help grow my business?”

There are so many possible ways to answer this question. And in each situation, I would ask more questions to uncover more about the business, research the industry, and ask about available resources, priorities, initiatives, products, services, the overall strategy, marketing and advertising campaigns, and the goals and objectives as well as what is driving those goals and objectives.

But the one area that I find more often than any other, and the place where significant gains can be made in any company, is the people. The greatest investment that anybody or any business can make to see improvements in performance is an investment in themselves and in their people.

Whether you are trying to grow a business, get yourself in shape, break a bad habit, elevate morale, eliminate complacency, improve employee retention, expand market share, increase profitability, change the culture, or anything else that you are hoping to expand, improve, or increase, anything else at all where you are trying to move the needle in a positive direction, the very best investment that you can

make is an investment in yourself and in your people.

Many of the questions have come from entrepreneurs who have built a great business on their passion but never really knew how to manage or lead others. An investment in management training or some level of executive coaching for themselves would go such a long way. The salesperson who has done well but is not making the numbers they or their company really need them to make — without a doubt an investment in a personal development program or sales training program is an investment they can make for themselves or the company should make for them.

The emails I receive come from people in human resources or company administrators too. Many times, investments in people or staff seem to go toward the salespeople or revenue generating personnel. What about the customer care teams, the product teams, accounting, operations, and everyone else? Every team member deserves an investment in training and an opportunity to participate in the success of the company and improve the morale and attitude as well. And investments aren’t just about money, are they?

Investments in people include gratitude and appreciation, communication, collaboration, and making

everyone feel like they are a part of the team and the success of the organization.

An investment in ourselves is not just about business either. We need to take care of ourselves before we can take care of anyone else. Too often people miss this opportunity. Instead of investing in themselves they let stress, work, to-do lists, and being on the go dictate their schedules. If this is you, stop it. Stop and take the time for you.

What is it you really want to be, do, or have? An investment in ourselves is the ultimate productivity vehicle.

What does an investment in ourselves look like? Well it could be a gym membership or a membership in a massage program. Could be a personal coach — many times people think coaches are only for athletes or business people, but personal coaches are a great place to start. Enrolling in a seminar or training program. Time, an investment in time for ourselves to read, write, think, meditate, pray, or just walk. But scheduled and focused “me” time is essential to true growth.

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to survive in a country that has a state (Michigan), that has a town, that has a bank, that offers a rifle if you open an account.

I have never been to Nucla, Colorado. I have been tempted because of its name. Take away the “N” and what do you have? My alma mater.

It has something else: a law that requires everyone in town to own a gun.

(Except for those who can’t afford them, conscientious objectors, felons, and those with mental or physical disabilities.)

Wouldn’t it be better if everyone in town were required to own a copy of Mozart’s “Jupiter Symphony”?

Save your exasperations with me over this. I’ve heard it.

“Freedom of ” and “freedom from” are two different things, and we have

both in Colorado. For now.

I had a cap gun when I was a kid. I liked the smell after I shot a cap.

(Do they still sell cap guns?)

Replica guns are sold, and they are supposed to have distinguishing orange tips. But they have been used during criminal activities. If you use a toy gun or a replica gun during a crime in Chicago, you are treated just like you would be if you had used a real gun.

There’s a new makeshift memorial every day. It’s an industry. It’s a reality.

I know someone who knows someone who was the first person shot in Las Vegas. She survived.

Was it fate? God? I think it was luck.

Orson Welles said, “Nobody gets justice. People only get good luck or bad luck.”

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

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An investment in a college class, a cooking class, or a dance class or in any other hobby or passion that we might have also inspires growth and creativity.

Do you want to grow personally or professionally? Do you want to see your company grow? I have a very simple solution for you, a personal recommendation for you … invest in yourself and in your people.

So how about you? Are you right where you want to be, or do you wrestle with the same question about where to make the best investment to grow yourself or your business?

Either way I would love to hear your questions and your story at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we remember to make the right investments in both our personal and our professional life, it really will be a better than good week.

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n any given sunny day in Colorado, take a trip down Olde Wadsworth Boulevard in Arvada, Washington

Avenue in Golden, or Main Street in Littleton, and the same thing can be seen.

A sight that hikers will run into on the trails in Lakewood’s Bear Creek Lake Park, Westminster’s Standley Lake, and Parker’s Cottonwood Community Park — dogs.

Dogs everywhere.

With all the outdoor activities, Colorado has been a very petfriendly place for years. But more and more, that friendliness is coming inside to businesses.

THE INCREASE IN PET SPENDING “Americans are spending more time than ever working and dogs can alleviate the stress associated with a busy lifestyle.

Dogs also help people get outside in the age of social media and online friendships. Dogs can act as icebreakers in social situations and even increase social circles and new friendships through meeting up at dog parks, dogfriendly restaurants, bars, or breweries, and by meeting and speaking to

neighbors during routine walks.

More pet owners consider their pet to be a member of the family — 95 percent, according to a study in 2015 by Harris Poll.

This is reflected in the massive boom in spending seen recently on veterinary care, food, pet services, pet supplies, and of course, traveling with pets.”

— Erin Ballinger, editor and pet-friendly travel expert at BringFido.com

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“Denver is a very dog-friendly city,” wrote Erin Ballinger, an editor and pet-friendly travel expert at BringFido, a dog travel directory website and app that provides unbiased reviews, detailed pet policy information and more to pet owners, in an email interview. “BringFido lists 76 hotels, 90 vacation rentals, 238 restaurants and bars, 12 dog parks, and several hiking trails and stores in the metro area that are dog-friendly.”

Since starting in 2005, BringFido also provides online reservations on thousands of bed & breakfasts, vacation rentals and campgrounds that welcome pets in 150 countries worldwide.

“More and more businesses are becoming dog-friendly and offer amenities for pets, like dog-friendly hotels, which offer amenities like treats, loaner dog beds, room service menus, dog-walking stations and bowls,” Ballinger said. “Restaurants and bars will have servers bring water bowls for dogs and some offer dog treats, a doggie menu, or dog beer like Bowser Beer.”

One example in Denver is The Watering Bowl, 5411 Leetsdale Drive, which blends together a bar/restaurant and dog park. It’s a 7,000-square-foot outdoor dog park that hosts dog birthday parties, “bark” mitzvahs, and even dog weddings, and serves green chili, pizza, craft beer and cider cocktails for their owners.

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Highlands Ranch prepares for another winter cultural series

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or many people, winter is a time to stay inside and burrow into one’s blanket and couch. But for those looking to share a love of the arts with fellow appreciators, the Highlands Ranch Community Association has COMING covered.

ATTRACTIONS you The 17th annual Winter Cultural Series kicks off tonight, Jan. 11, at 7 p.m. at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd.

“We want to offer the same caliber of performances you’d find in downtown Denver,” said Amanda Arnce, comClarke Reader munity events manager with the community association. “But if you come to us, we get rid of the high cost and hassle of going downtown.”

The first show of this year’s season is the award-winning Lamont Jazz Orchestra, a premier large jazz ensemble, performing original music by students and faculty as well as the standard canon of modern jazz literature, followed by Ballet Ariel performing “Rikki-Tikki-Tavi,” an original ballet based on the short story in Rudyard Kipling’s classic “Jungle Book,” on Jan. 25. On Feb. 8, the Denver and District Pipe Band will be performing, along with Irish and Highlands Dancers.

“It’s a beautiful evening of music and dance,” Arnce said.

The final show of the season will be on Feb. 22, with Opera Colorado performing “Cinderella,” inspired by the traditional fairytale and Rossini’s take on the story.

“Our audiences love these seasons, and we’re always looking for new kinds off performers for them,” Arnce said. “Every show is a great night of music, and the chapel is a beautiful venue.”

Attendees are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance, and can do so by calling 303-471-8859 or www.HRCAonline.org/ tickets.

Magnolia blooms in winter Commerce City is getting a little more artsy with the grand opening celebration of the Magnolia Street Art Space, from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 12.

The new space is finished, and a pop-up exhibited called Emerge will be opening in the space to celebrate the achievement.

Emerge will display diverse work from more than 20 artists, and is being curated by former Ice Cube Gallery members Karen Roehl and Ron Gerbrandt. Some of the exhibited artists include Kevin Weckbach, Vanessa Garcia, Susie Hyer, SEE READER, P15

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and Josh Frye. There will also be food and music.

For more information, check out www.derbyartdistrict.com.

Visit Colony 933 Most people are familiar with the concept of mystery dinner theater, but Colony 933 creates a mystery dancetheater experience for audiences.

Colony 933 will be performing at Novo Coffee, 1700 E. 6th Ave., at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 11, Friday, Jan. 12, and Saturday, Jan. 13, and Thursday, Jan. 18, and Friday, Jan. 19.

Produced by Control Group Productions and directed by Kate Speer with a plot written by Frankie Toan, the

show takes audiences to a post-apocalyptic world, where the sun hasn’t risen for years.

The performance is an immersive, interactive work where the audience uncovers the clues and decides the outcome.

For more information, and tickets, check out www.brownpapertickets. com/event/3183298?ref=349591.

Learning art with alcohol If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to discover a new hobby, why not try your hand at a little art? And fortunately, Golden’s Drink and Draw provides a little liquid courage for the hesitant.

Held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16, at 909 11th Street, the event is the first in a series that examines the principles of design, including shape, form, texture, pattern, scale and bal-

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In Westminster’s Orchard outdoor shopping center, The Lazy Dog opened on Dec. 20 at 14618 Delaware St. The restaurant offers a unique take on Midwestern comfort food, as well as scratch cocktails. And for its 1,700-square-foot patio, which includes a fire pit, the restaurant offers a menu for dogs.

“When our founder, Chris Simms, first came up with the idea for this restaurant in a lodge in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, a dog was sleeping by the fire,” said Rob Prowers, manager of the Orchard location. “A lot of people consider their dog a member of the family, and they want to bring the dog with them when they go out.”

The Lazy Dog menu for pooches includes free bowls of water and a grilled hamburger patty or chicken breast with brown rice.

“People in Colorado love their dogs so much that we knew this concept would be successful here, and we are very excited to have the first Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar location in Colorado,” said The Orchard’s marketing director, Renee Bochnovich.

Those who prefer felines to dogs can visit to the Denver Cat Company, 3929 Tennyson St., which opened in 2014, making it the third cat café in the country, according to information from the business.

Denver Cat Company features adoptable cats from partner rescues, Life Is Better and PawsCo. There is a small entry fee to help pay for foster-

ance. Teacher Laura Herb will cover examples of architecture and fashion to give students a full understanding of, and an ability to properly use, this vocabulary.

The theme for the evening is line, and attendees will use ink and conte crayon to make their own version of a female figure by Honore’ Daumier.

And yes, there is a complimentary cocktail included in the evening.

For tickets, visit www.eventbrite. com/e/drink-and-draw-elementsand-principles-of-design-color-tickets-40787515557.

Clarke’s concert of the week - St. Vincent at the Fillmore Annie Clark, better known under her performing name, St. Vincent, is one of the most eclectically dynamic artists in modern music. You need only know that she made an album

with the Talking Heads’ David Byrne to get a sense of the approach she takes to music.

In 2017, she released “Masseducation,” which was one of her most critically acclaimed albums, and highlighted her electronic-influenced side. But she can still wring tears out of listeners like nobody’s business, as she shows on “New York.”

And so, fans of one of our generation’s best musicians shouldn’t miss St. Vincent at the Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson St., beginning at 8 p.m. on Jan. 15.

Go to www.livenation.com/venues/14664/fillmore-auditorium-denver to get your tickets.

Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he can be reached creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.

‘A lot of people consider their dog a member of the family, and they want to bring the dog with them when they go out.’

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ing the cat, and customers can expect to find around 15 cats at the cafe, all of whom are fully vetted and ready for adoption. As of November 2017, the cafe has facilitated the adoptions of more than 400 cats.

Customers can also purchase cat-themed gift items, Solar Roast coffee, a selection of teas and other drinks, and prepackaged snacks.

“The humanization of pets is a current trend and has been gaining momentum over the past decade and just continues to rise,” Ballinger said. “Since people are working so much, they want to spend their free time with their pets who may be cooped inside or left alone while they are working.”

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Littleton artist to show her dazzling work in Boulder

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ittleton artist Sue Blosten opened an exhibit of her exuberant assemblages, “Reckless Abandon,” on Jan. 5 at Bricolage Gallery, 2870 Bluff St., Boulder (inside Art Parts). A logical outcome for the artist who loves to collect miscellaneous “stuff,” the art of assemblage can vary from wall pieces such as these to threedimensional works. Blosten’s SONYA’S show will be open Tuesdays to Saturdays through Feb. 9, from SAMPLER 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in this spot, which specializes in the bits and pieces an assemblage seeks to complete an artwork.

p.m. on Jan. 12 at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Free.

The boy who would not grow up …

“Peter and the Starcatcher,” a musical by Rick Elice and Wayne Barker, is based on the book by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson. It opens Jan. 12 at Town Hall Arts Center, Sonya Ellingboe 2450 W. Main St. in downtown Littleton, and runs through Feb. 4.

Nick Sugar is director and choreographer and Donna Debreceni is music director in this tale of boys from Victorian England, shipped to a distant island ruled by evil King Zaroff. En route, they encounter pirate Black Stache … Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $24-$44, townhallartscenter.org, 303-794-2787, ext. 213.

Lecture on history Next in the Tesoro Historic Lecture Series will be Michael Schaubs, whose topic is “Plains Indians Trade and What a 19th-Century Inventory Tells Us About It.” Times: Jan. 20, 4 p.m., Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers, Littleton (free); Jan. 21, 2 p.m., Denver Public Library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, Denver, fifth floor (free); Jan. 21, 6 p.m., The Fort Restaurant, 19192 Highway 8, Morrison ($68/$60). Reservations needed for all locations: call 303-839-1671.

‘Intersecting Formations’ Opening Jan. 19 at Museum Outdoor Arts Indoor Gallery: “Intersecting Formations,” Twelve Collaborations by Craig Marshall Smith, while artistin-residence at MOA, with Amy Metier, Daniel House Kelley, Deborah Jang, Greg Watts, Gretchen Goetz, James Robie, Jan Stussy, Jennifer Meyerrose, John McEnroe, Mark Friday, Richard Diebenkorn

Aurora Fox “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” opens Jan. 19 at the Aurora Fox, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. Aurorafox. org, 303-739-1970. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. The City of Aurora’s Library and Cultural Services Department announced that the Fox has a new executive producer, Helen R. Murray, who will be involved on a part-time basis as of Jan. 2 and full-time after July 9. She has been with the Hub in Fairfax, Virginia, and is an awardwinning playwright and actress.

“Crone of Cordoba” is an assemblage by Littleton artist Sue Blosten, created with meta, paint, ceramics, rattan, leather and fabric. It is in her exhibit, “Reckless Abandon” at Bricolage Gallery, inside Art Parts in Boulder.

PHOTO BY MICKIE LAMB. and Sharon Feder. He created diptychs, painted on same-sized wood panels, in collaboration with 10 artists and in honor of the late Stussy and Diebenkorn, under whom he studied at UCLA. The show will be in place through March 30. MOA is open Tuesdays through Fridays. 303-806-0444, moaonline.org.

New mystery Matthew Sullivan, a former Tattered Cover employee, has published a mystery, set in a bookstore resembling the Tattered Cover’s downtown Denver location. It’s named “Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore.” Sullivan will speak from 3:30 to 4:30

‘Little Mermaid’ Parker’s PACE Center will present “Disney’s Little Mermaid” from Jan. 19 to Feb. 11. Produced

by Inspire Creative. Tickets: call 303-805-6800 or go to parkerarts.org.

Buntport Buntport Theater’s talented crew will be featured at Stories on Stage on Jan. 13 in “The Penny Savers,” a performance about how we deal with money.

Performances at El Centro Su Teatro, 720 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $15-$28, 303-494-0523, storiesonstage.org.

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The city parks division grinds the trees into mulch and the mulch will be trucked and stored at the Englewood ServiCenter, 2800 S. Platte River Drive, so it can be used as needed in Englewood’s parks and greenbelt areas.

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Besides, I like the idea of recycling the tree and keeping it out of the dump because it’s good for the environment.”

Englewood has four drop-off points around the city where residents now can deposit the tree free of charge.

The city asks that the Christmas trees be put in the pile and residents are asked to make sure all ornaments, tinsel, nails and stands are removed.

During the month of January, crews will check the locations and, when enough trees are piled up, they will turn the trees into mulch.

The drop-off locations are: The northwest corner of the south parking lot at Belleview Park, 5001 S. Inca Drive.

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Transportation garnered about a $1.4 billion budget in general for 2017, and lawmakers last session added nearly $2 billion for transportation projects specifically in coming years.

Unhappy with gentrifying Colorado has to figure out how not to push out residents who have grown up here, said Duran, who referenced an Ink! Coffee location that displayed a sidewalk sign that read, “Happily Gentrifying the Neighborhood Since 2014.”

The advertisement became national news as salt in an open wound of changing demographics in metro Denver neighborhoods — it drew protests and an apology letter to Denver Mayor Michael Hancock in November, the Associated Press reported — and politicians like Duran are still pushing for more affordable housing.

State Sen. Rachel Zenzinger, D-Arvada, is Zenzinger introducing a bill to “expand attainable housing programs,” Gidfar said.

Chances for such a bill passing are by no means certain, though — last year’s House Bill 17-1309 was projected to provide the state with $7.6

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Republicans, for their part, say that more opportunities for first-time homebuyers could come if lawmakers changed state law that makes suing builders too easy. Entire multi-family developments can be pulled into one lawsuit that might only involve one or a few homes in it, Holbert said.

Condominiums and townhomes “are cost-prohibitive to build in Colorado” due to current law, Holbert said. “Last session, we passed House Bill 17-1272, which provided some relief,” he said, but “that bill was a first down, not a touchdown,” and we “should work toward limiting lawsuit abuse.”

State Sen. Jack Tate, R-Centennial, said he’ll push for renewal and expansion of affordable housing-tax credits that incentivize private development of lower-income housing.

Finding affordable housing is an issue for middle-class residents, too, said state Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Lakewood — and that includes teachers.

“Our education committee is looking at dealing with our teacher shortage,” Pettersen said. “Our teachers aren’t able to (continue to) live in communities they live in on their salary.”

What to do with PERA? The Public Employees’ Retirement Association, Colorado’s public-pen-

sion system, is more than $30 billion underfunded, and that’s varying degrees of alarming depending on who’s talking.

The shortage “jeopardize(s) retirement security for many thousands of Coloradans as well as the fiscal health of the state,” Tate said. “To keep our promises to retirees as well as current workers, comprehensive pension plan reform is essential.”

The program manages about $44 billion for more than 560,000 current and former public employees — teachers, police, and other local- and state-government employees.

It’s a math problem, not a partisan issue, Tate said — but party leadership differed.

“It needs to be solvent,” Neville said. There “has to be structural reform.”

On the other hand, state Senate Minority Leader Lucia Guzman, D-Denver, said the program is not on the verge of bankruptcy, adding, “I’m not sure we have to do (reform) this year.”

Some conservative critics argue that PERA should transition from its current structure as a definedbenefits plan — in which the employer guarantees a specific retirement amount and bears the risk of promising the investment will be available — to a defined-contributions plan, like a 401(k), in which the employee chooses to fund the plan, which takes the risk off the employer, or in this case, the government.

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Some areas of rural Colorado only have one health-insurance provider, Grantham said, and Neville suggested moving into a “free market-based system” to address rising costs and lack of competition.

Democrats plan to push for a “public option” provider, which would essentially allow all Coloradans the ability to buy into Medicaid, Guzman said. That would improve access and also lower costs, she said.

Duran said Democrats want to tackle issues of transparency and costs related to health care, but when a moderator asked what those issues specifically were, Duran said Democrats are “still working on those.”

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Icescapes class teaches cool photography Lesson is one of many given at South Platte Park

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Nature photographers may find themselves bummed by the muted pallets and bleak landscapes of winter, but South Platte Park interpreter Victoria Sutton has a remedy: ice photography.

“Photography allows the unremarkable to become extraordinary,” Sutton said.

“Once you have an eye for detail, you can find beauty everywhere.”

Sutton led a class, the final

entry in a fall and winter photography series, on the fundamentals of photographing ice at the park on Jan. 6, though only one of the class’s six registered participants showed up to brave the morning chill.

“Classes like these really help me hone my skills,” said Selma Kristel of Highlands Ranch. “A little field trip and workshop is always worth it.”

Sutton recommended ice photographers use a low ISO, an f-stop of around 11, a polarizing filter, and be aware that cold weather can quickly drain a camera’s battery.

South Platte Park hosts a wealth of events, classes and programs. Find more at ssprd.org/nature.

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This time of year, one finds a new book — or two — plus a comfy chair and perhaps a cup of hot tea and in my case, a purring kitty, to be a fine combination on a chilly evening …

Last fall, I received copies of two books by authors from the part of south Jefferson County that some refer to as “Littleton.”

Their journeys have been very different, although both lead authors referred to a love of hiking in our spectacular mountains.

Hackchan Rhee, a retired Lockheed-Martin engineer who passed away in 2016, began life in North Korea in 1928 and named his book “Under Five Flags.” In addition to North and South Korea, he lived under the

rule of Japan, Russia and the United States, and found kind, compassionate people in all — as well as the darker side of humanity. His wife and co-author, Marta Tulllis, worked as a configuration analyst, also at Martin, and is a ham radio operator.

Stephen Hinman — also a retiree — and his wife Cynthia, mourning the loss of a very special pet, went to an adoption event seeking a terrier — and came upon a two-month-old cattle dog that begged (successfully) to be picked up. They immediately fell in love with him and named him Durango Pete, beginning a long, drawn-out battle of wills over who was in charge. “Adventures With Durango Pete” is the result. Hinman has been an English teacher, wanderer, coach, business owner, physical therapist — and longtime storyteller.

Durango Pete is a dog with some stories Rescue pup grew into adult with his own way of living

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“My eyes were immediately drawn to the one who was off-white, with chocolate brown spots and chocolate brown ears … his eyes were a striking amber color — like a wolf or coyote.”

Thus is described the central character in “Adventures with Durango Pete: Life and Poetry with a Cow Dog Philosofur.”

Steve and Cynthia Hinman of Littleton were at an adoption event held by Colorado Puppy Rescue. After the loss of a beloved old dog two years earlier and a move from Kansas to SEE PETE, P24

“Adventures with Durango Pete” by Stephen Hinman, of south Jefferson County near Littleton, is a memoir about a man and a cow-dog who both wanted to be in charge.

‘Under Five Flags’ stretches from Korea to America U.S. doctors, other friends paved way for emigration from Asia

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In “Under Five Flags” by Hackchan Rhee and Marta L. Tullis: From a small farm town in what is now North Korea, an ambitious 13-year-old boy named Sungchun started out in winter to walk “through mountain trails, crossing rivers from sunrise to sundown,” to the large city of Pyongyang, about 30 miles distant. The year was 1915 and he hoped to find employment and an education, as well as relieving his desperately poor parents of the need to feed and house him. Pushing through a snowstorm, he came across a farmhouse, where he was taken in, warmed and fed — and ended up staying and working until spring.

In Pyongyang, he first found a job with a Japanese watchmaker and attended a Japanese middle school — “gymnasium.” It was a time of unrest in Korea (a brief bit of national history is inserted here that gives

“Under Five Flags” is the story of Hackchan Rhee’s journey from North Korea to the Littleton area, under five different governments and through many years.

PHOTOS BY SONYA ELLINGBOE. some insight on today’s situation.)

Water department job, marriage and a family followed and some success with buying and selling houses. There are descriptions of family life — including the upbringing of his son, the author of the book — and schooling in the Japanese era, (no Korean history alSEE FLAGS, P29

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HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Send volunteer opportunities to hharden@ coloradocommunitymedia.com 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office Domestic Violence Program: Provides information and support to crime victims.

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Requirements: 20 hours of training required; volunteers must commit to one morning a week at the justice center in Castle Rock.

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Cleaning house the mystical way Start the new year by chasing away bad vibes

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Heritage High School Theater 1401 W. Geddes Ave., Littleton 80120 Parents of all 5th graders as well as parents of interested middle school students are invited to attend.  Rigorous academics  Balanced STEM and Liberal Arts education  One-to-one Chromebook use in all grades  Band, orchestra and vocal music  Visual and performing arts  Wide variety of electives  Intramural and Interscholastic athletics  Student-driven clubs  Strong sense of community and belonging  Dedicated and experienced teachers  Out-of-district students welcome

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Lysol gets rid of germs and Brita pitchers get rid of water contaminants, but if you’re looking to cleanse your home of negative spiritual energy, you’d do well to talk to the folks at Spellbound Mystical Store.

Spellbound, a combination metaphysical gift shop, hair salon and spiritual sanctuary at 1289 W. Littleton Blvd., carries an array of tools to chase away bad vibes and bring in the good.

Owner Bridget Castillo shared some tactics and techniques on how to start the new year with a spiritually clean house.

“Cleansing your home with smudges is a great start,” Castillo said, peering across a wall of tight bundles of sage and other herbs. Smudges can be smoldered to produce purifying smoke.

“People think sage is your only option, but it’s not,” said Castillo, who has run the shop for four years with business partner Lois McKinney. “White sage is good for cleaning house, but yerba santa is good for protection and setting boundaries.

Cedar is good as an offering to spirits and ancestors. ” If smoke is too much, try essential oil sprays, which achieve a similar effect without the fumes. Combine with an anointed candle — which come with a variety of blessings — for an enhanced effect.

Got some seriously bad juju lingering? Try chasing powder, a powerful incense that sparks and flames when applied to hot coals.

“That’s the heavy duty stuff,” Castillo said. “It’s not to be taken or used lightly. Let us teach you how to use it properly.”

Castillo said you can maximize your cleansing by coordinating with moon cycles — pushing away bad energy while the moon is shrinking or

Dakota Wolner holds a chunk of amber at Spellbound Mystical Store. Wolner said amber can help cleanse a home of negative energy.

PHOTO BY DAVID GILBERT waning, and drawing positive energy while the moon is waxing.

“Pushing negativity away while the moon is growing can cause a bit of a clash of energies,” Castillo said.

Incense can be a quick and easy way to cast out bad vibes. “It’s all about the energy and intention you’re exuding,” Castillo said.

Salt lamps — dense chunks of salt lit from within — exude negative ions to counteract the positive ions radiated by electronics, Castillo said (don’t let the names fool you: negative ions are good, and vice versa).

Castillo and McKinney also provide private, custom cleansing sessions to clients, but Castillo is adamant: nothing negative.

“We don’t ever cast anything bad against another person,” Castillo said.

“No hexes. If someone were to come in and say that someone is doing harm to them and they’d like that person to lose their job or go away, I’ll redirect: SEE MYSTICAL, P29

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Political Arapahoe County Republican Breakfast Club meets the first Wednesday of each month at Maggiano’s DTC, 7401 S. Clinton St., Englewood. Breakfast buffet opens at 6:45 a.m. and program lasts from 7:15-8:30 a.m. Contact Myron Spanier, 303-8772940; Mort Marks, 303-770-6147; Nathan Chambers, 303-804-0121; or Cliff Dodge, 303-909-7104.

Citizens Alliance for a Sustainable Englewood (CASE): 6:30 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at The Brew on Broadway, 3445 S. Broadway, Englewood. For Englewood and Littleton residents who want to see their local governments adopt nonpartisan, environmentally and economically sustainable policies and projects. Contact Geoff Frazier at gfraze@gmail.com.

Professional AAUW, American Association of University Women, Littleton-South Metro Branch, invites graduates who hold an associate or higher degree from an accredited institution to participate in activities that advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research.

Meetings are usually the second Monday of each month, September through May, at Southglenn Library, Vine and University in Centennial. Social time at 6:30 p.m. is followed by a short business meeting and informative programs. Contact membership chair Barb Pyle at barbpyle@yahoo.com.

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CERTUS Professional Network meets for its Littleton networking event from 9:30-11 a.m. the fourth Thursday of the month at Panera Bread, 3702 River Point Parkway, Littleton.

Build your network, grow your business, network less. Our events are structured to connect professionals with the resources, power partners and leaders to expand their business and the business of others. Open to all industries, includes 30 minutes of open networking and organized introductions to the group. Cost: $12 non-CERTUS members at the door. First participants pay half price.

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American Business Women’s Association 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.

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PETE FROM PAGE 20

Colorado to be near daughter Krista, the Hinmans were starting to think about another furry friend, urged on

by Krista, who sent numerous photos of possible candidates.

They set out with a certain terrier in mind, were delayed in traffic and arrived to find that puppy had been adopted, but there were three little cow dogs playing. Hinman had been thinking about ancestors who were ranchers — funny where our fancies take us …

Steve picked him up and the decision was never in question as he was smothered in kisses.

The pup had come to Colorado from an agency in New Mexico. In addition to the puppy, the Hinmans bought a book on cattle dogs, another on puppy training, a little blue collar

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and matching leash and all the other necessary supplies. His name? Steve said “Durango” and his wife said “Pete”— firmly. They set up his new bed at home and introduced the back yard, carrying him down the stairs since his legs were still too short to navigate them.

Every evening, he escalated into a craziness that required putting him in his kennel for time out.

They started to research. (Here the reader gets a lecture on the long Australian history of interbreeding with dingos — and distinctive personality of cattle dogs.)

Walk on a leash? Not this puppy!

Dig in the carefully manicured flower beds and lawn? You bet! He learned the names of his increasing collection of chew toys scattered across the yard and could fetch the right one — but preferred to chew on mulch chips.

Trick training? Sit for cheese? Yes. But, in general, thing went so badly they thought they might have to give him up. They consulted a trainer and

eventually tried walking off-leash, which resulted in a much happier pup.

On a day spent exploring the Dakota Hogback near his home, the description leads into an account of Hinman’s rancher ancestors … while rewarding the dog with treats as he came when called. A sort of compromise solution was at hand. Let him off lead and he’d come when called.

They progressed to mountain hikes and a trip to California to revisit favorite places and introduce Durango Pete to the ocean.

His passion for cheeseburgers stayed evident and his special people learned some more about caring for him — which has led to many happy experiences for Pete, Steve and Cynthia, some poetry (Steve) and philosophizing (Steve and Pete).

Note — Steve Hinman is available to talk about his experiences with Pete — and Pete stays in touch on FaceBook. Steve.hinman1@gmail.com.

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THINGS to DO

THEATER Matthew Brandt Show: 7-8 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 19 at Recreation Center at Southridge, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch.

Go to http://www.hrcaonline. org/events. Classic magic and contemporary showpieces.

David Taylor Zikr Dance Ensemble Auditions: 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21 at Denver Ballet Theatre and Centerstage Starz studios, 8150 S. University Blvd., Suite 120, Centennial For ages 16 and older. Five-week course runs from May 14 to June 17. Go to www. zikrdance.com.

Peter and the Starcatcher: Friday, Jan. 12 to Sunday, Feb. 4 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Additional shows at 2 p.m. Jan. 27; 6:30 p.m. Jan. 21 and 12:30 p.m. Feb. 4.

Tickets: townhallartscenter.org/ starcatcher or at the box office.

Call 303-794-2787 ext. 5.

ART/CRAFTS

Lessons and Lemonade: 9:30-11 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13 (Rock Painting with Carm Fogt) at Hobby Lobby, Colo.

83 and Mainstreet in Parker. For ages 9-14. Registration required; go to www.parkerartistguild.com/ classes/youth. `Intersecting Formations’ Opening Reception: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 at Museum of Outdoor Arts, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood. Exhibit on display through March 30; features 12 collaborations with painter Craig Marshall Smith. Go to http:// moaonline.org/ intersectingformations/ Teen Maker Night: Doctor Who: 5-6 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 19 at Castlewood Library, 6739 S. Uinta St., Centennial.

Teens: Join us to hang out, relax and get creative in the Makerspace. January’s theme is Dr. Who. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

Stories and Art Project with Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art: 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. Kids: It’s time to cultivate your inner Picasso with our friends from the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art.

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this week’s TOP FIVE Caring for Caregivers: 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13 at the Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet. Get important caregiver information on topics like burnout, support services, home vs. community living, coping with dementia, and hiring home care workers. For adults. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Denver Brass: A Space Odyssey Concert: 2-4 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 14 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Call 720-509-1000 or go to www.lonetreeartscenter.org for tickets.

Meet the Author: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Join award-winning journalist and author Helen Thorpe as she discusses her latest book “The Newcomers,” which follows the lives of 22 immigrant teenagers throughout the 2015-2016 school year as they land at South High School in Denver in a beginner level English language acquisition class.

Speaking no English, unfamiliar with American culture, the students face the enormous challenge of adapting to American life. Books available for purchase at the event.

Join us for a story and create a literature based project. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

Build a Catapult Challenge: 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Teens: Do you have what it takes to storm the castle?

Construct a catapult from scratch using everyday objects. Then, test it out against the competition.

Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

MUSIC

Music with Monique: 4-5 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 18 at Englewood Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway.

Call 303-762-2560.

Native American Musical Storytelling: 4-5 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 18 at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial.

Storyteller and musician Richie Castro will bring Native American culture to life through his story about courage. A Native American warrior must overcome his fears to win the magic flute…will he succeed? Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

FILM/MOVIES

Lifetree Café Discussion Group: 5-6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15 (Care for Caregivers: Meeting the Unique Needs of Those Who Sacrifice for Others) at DAZBOG, 202 Wilcox

`Fool Us’ Winner Stuart MacDonald Show: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 and Saturday, Jan. 20 at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Call 303-660-6799 or go to http://Tickets.AmazingShows.com. “Fool Us” is a TV magic competition in which magicians perform in front of magician-comedian duo Penn & Teller. If Penn & Teller cannot figure out how a trick is done, the magician wins a five-star trip to Las Vegas to perform as the opening act in the duo’s famous show.

Music with a Mission Concert: Forte Handbell Quartet: 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 8545 E. Dry Creek Road, Centennial. Nationally recognized, advanced handbell quartet marked by artistry, energy, and dedication to their craft. Will perform a wide variety of musical styles. Free admission. A “love offering” will be collected for Covenant Cupboard Food Pantry.

St., Castle Rock. Call 303-8140142. Go to LifetreeCafe.com.

Movie Matinee: `Dunkirk’: 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Centered on the Dunkirk evacuation of World War II, Allied soldiers from Belgium, Britain, and France are trapped and surrounded by the German Army. The troops must fight a fierce battle to evacuate and survive. Enjoy free popcorn and lemonade at the film.

Native American Flute Performance: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Relax the senses with the soothing sounds of the Native American flute. Renowned musician and storyteller Eric Many Winds Herrera can’t wait to share the beauty of Native American culture through his live musical performance and stories.

Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

READING/WRITING

Author Reading: 3:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. “Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore” is set against the backdrop of the Tattered Cover bookstore, where the author worked for four years. Author Matthew Sullivan will read from his book and talk with guests.

Writer’s Retreat: Saturday, Jan. 13 and Sunday, Jan. 14 at the Englewood Civic Center, Community Room, 2nd Floor. Two-day, multi-session event features insight from award-winning authors and activities. For adults &

teens. Registration is required. Go to http://www.englewoodco.gov/ government/city-departments/ library/writersretreat.

Bottom of the Inkwell: Teen Writing Workshop: 3:30-5 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 14 at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial. Teens: Are you passionate about the written word? Do you have a story that is dying to be told? Get support and feedback on your writing and meet other writers. Bring copies of your work to read out loud, and we’ll offer up suggestions. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

Writers Group: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 17 at Englewood Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway.

Writing discussion and practice with prompts and exercises.

All experience levels welcome.

For adults.

Call 303-7622560.

Malley Book Club: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 18 at Malley Senior Center Library. Read “Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand,” by Helen Simonson.

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Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends Seminar: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. First class in a

10-week seminar that promotes healing for those who are going through a divorce, or the ending of a love relationship. New participants may attend Jan. 18 or Jan. 25; after Jan. 25, class is closed to new participants. Offers education, support, and optional social activities. Complimentary child care provided with prior registration. Contact Beth Walker at 720-352-9915 or bethdwalker@ gmail.com for information and to register.

Jerry Barlow Concert: 2 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 13 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Guitarist Barlow’s musical repertoire is a synthesis of traditional music from the British Isles and his own original Celtic-inspired compositions. Call 303-795-3961.

Kids and Teens Chess: 1:30-3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 14 at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial. Kids and teens ages 5-17 are invited to play chess.

Bring your own chess set or use one from the library. All skill levels welcome. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

Conversations Over Coffee: 10:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Jan. 16 at Englewood Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. If you’re experiencing homelessness or are interested in discussing social issues affecting our community, join us for a warm beverage and a donut. Call 303-762-2560.

Yikes! It’s the Yeti: 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16 at Castlewood Library, 6739 S. Uinta St., Centennial. Call him the yeti, abominable snowman, metoh or kang-mi, it’s still a giant scary snow thing. Children ages 5-8 are invited to hear some yeti stories and make yeti craft or two. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

Smartphones, What’s the deal?

6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17 at Englewood Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Learn about the useful reasons to own a smartphone and some of the fun stuff too. No computer experience required. No registration required. Call 303-762-2560.

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SPORTS AN ICE FINISH

High school athletes take time to help team of fourth-grade girls

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Heritage’s Jakob Boos (22) skates past Jesse Kitty (8) of Mountain Vista in a Jan. 6 hockey game at South Suburban Ice Arena in Centennial. Heritage won 4-3 on Patrick Burke’s goal with 1:17 remaining in the third period.

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BY THE NUMBERS

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Game losing streak dating Number of win Horizon back to last season snapped Percent of field goal attempts by the Heritage girls basket- made by the Cherry Creek girls ball team Jan. 4 with a 49-28 basketball team in a 77-40 win win over Thornton. over Cherokee Trail on Jan. 4.

29.1

Point scoring average in eight games by the Englewood girls basketball team.

85

Percent of free throws made by Cherry Creek senior Darius Price.

12.3

Rebounds per game

by Littleton’s Rebekah Sandstrom, which ranks her fourth in state 4A girls statistics.

Standout Performers The senior captain collected his second goal in the third period, which was the game-winner in a 3-2 hockey victory over Columbine on Jan. 5.

Jana Van gytenbeek, Cherry Creek

Kali March, Arapahoe

The sophomore had 32 points and 22 assists in Centennial League girls basketball wins over Cherokee Trail and Overland on Jan. 4 and 6.

The sophomore played a big role in the 66-58 girls basketball win over Mullen on Jan. 4 with 11 points, 10 assists and four steals.

Addison Perlmutter, Cherry Creek

Jason Levy, Littleton

Patrick Burke, Heritage

The sophomore had 452.12 points to finish first in the diving on Jan. 6 at the Mountain View Lady Lions girls swimming Invitational.

The 5-foot-9 senior guard scored 24 points in the 77-65 boys basketball loss to Standley Lake on Jan. 6.

Matt More, Heritage

The junior who attends Arapahoe scored the game winner with 1:17 to play to give the hockey team a 4-3 win over Mountain Vista on Jan. 6.

Colorado Community Media selects six athletes from area high schools each week as “Standout Performers.” Preference is given to athletes making their debut on the list. To nominate an athlete, contact Jim Benton by noon on Sunday at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com

t’s easy to notice Makena Prey’s talents on the basketball court or the golf course.

However, the Golden High School senior has also been an influence in the classroom with a 4.66 weighed gradepoint average, and she is helping coach a fourth-grade girls basketball team.

Prey, Golden boys OVERTIME basketball standout Adam Thistlewood and Prey’s teammate Mia Johnson were asked by their calculus teacher Shannon Garvin if they would drop in once in a while to help coach her daughter’s team.

One practice session with the young team Jim Benton has led to many others whenever the schedules of the players allow.

It’s been enjoyable and a learning experience coaching the youngsters.

“We have fun with them when we go to the gym,” said Prey. “I’m definitely learning that the way you say things matters because it clicks differently with other kids. It has definitely made me more patient with players on my team because it is definitely going to click with them eventually, just not as fast as it does with me. Or just the opposite, it might not click with me as it does with some of the other girls on the team.

“We are just trying to get them to make layups and make the easy baskets because as fourth-graders they don’t score that much in their games. So every little bucket counts. We focus on making layups and ball handling.”

The fourth-grade girls are lucky to have two of the state’s best basketball players in Prey and Thistlewood tutoring them.

Prey, a 6-foot forward, led all Class 4A players in scoring with a 24.9 average after eight games, was sixth with 11.6 rebounds a game, and was the state leader with 76 field goals. She was shooting 67 percent from the floor. She was second with 45 made free throws while making 70 percent of her attempts.

Thistlewood, a 6-7 senior who has signed to play at Drake, was third in the state with a 23.6 scoring average and was first with 76 field goals. He has made 78 percent of his free throws, with his 46 put free throws ranking him second in the state.

“I like teaching the next generation how I was taught to play basketball,” Thistlewood said about coaching. “We definitely try to teach them the fundamentals. They have a bundle of energy.”

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Way. Learn to line dance from a professional instructor. Refreshments provided. All ages.

Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

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Lego Maniacs: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27 at Englewood Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. For schoolaged children; parents welcome too. Call 303762-2560.

Open Play: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at Englewood Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Call 303-7622560.

Art of Downsizing and Decluttering: 10 a.m.

Saturday, Jan. 20 at the Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way. Learn creative ways to view your treasures and part with them.

Adults. Registration is required at 303-7917323 or DCL.org.

Country Line Dancing: 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at the Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library

Intro to Nonviolent Communication: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at Englewood Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Based on the Non-Violent Communication work of Marshall Rosenberg and grounded in compassion and the universality of human needs, NVC helps transform patterns of communication that often lead to conflict or disconnection from ourselves and others. Please join for this free introductory class and discover the many ways compassionate communication can transform your life. Call 303-762-2560.

Learn About Travel Options: 10 a.m.

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Prey comes from an athletic, competitive family.

Her father, Hank, played basketball at Colorado School of Mines. Older sister Sydney was a Golden standout who is now a freshman golfer and redshirt freshman basketball player at Colorado Mesa.

Younger sister Haley is a sophomore on the Demons’ girls basketball team.

“The competition kinda made me the player I am today since I was always having to go against my older sister who is very competitive,” said Prey. “I was always trying to beat her in basketball, golf or school. We pushed to be the best. We do that with everything.”

Wednesday, Jan. 17 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Learn about cheap travel options from an international travel expert. Ages 50-plus. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 orDCL.org.

Explore science, technology, engineering, arts and math through hands-on activities.

All ages. No registration required.

Iceland: 1-2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15 at Keystone F Place at Legacy Ridge, 11180 Irving Drive, Westminster. Join Active Minds as we review Iceland’s history and explore some of the characteristics of the country. Call 303-4655600 to RSVP.

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Anticoagulation Basics: Through Thick and Thin: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Jan. 15 at the South Denver Heart Center, 1000 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. Learn to live with warfarin/coumadin, and find out what can affect the medication and how to monitor it. Call 303-744-1065 or go to www.southdenver.com for information and to register.

Class is free.

Beginning Genealogy: 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 16 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Led by Barbara Elliott, Columbine Genealogical and Historical Society member. Go to www.ColumbineGenealogy. com.

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Marriage, Separation and Divorce: 1-3 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 16 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Led by Carol Cooke Darrow, certified genealogist. Learn the types of records available and how to search for them. Go to www.ColumbineGenealogy.com

Learn About Mindfulness: 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. For adults. Registration required; 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

English Conversation Circle: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 13 at Englewood Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Call 303-7622560.

Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.

Steamworks: 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13 at the Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way.

That includes playing pickup games against boys at the recreation center.

“I’ve been doing that for a little less than a year now and at first nobody would want me to play because I’m a girl,” said Prey. “Once they found out I was actually pretty good they started to let me play more and I could beat some of them. Now I know most of them and they put me on a team when we play.”

Bound for South Korea Rosters for the United States men’s and women’s Olympic hockey teams were announced and two local players will be competing Feb. 9-25 in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

Troy Terry, a 20-year-old University of Denver junior from Highlands Ranch, is the youngest player named to the men’s team. Green Mountain alumna

and Lindenwood University graduate Nicole Hensley will be on the women’s team.

Terry scored four shootout goals in the semifinal and title games to help Team USA win the World Junior Championship last January.

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Douglas County girls sports luncheon The Foundation for Douglas County Schools and F Douglas County School District will hold their annual Girls and Women in Sports luncheon to honor select coaches, current and former athletes and other guests on Jan. 12 at Chaparral High School.

Each high school will select five girls and each middle school picks seven girls to be honored.

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

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lowed), food and religious education.

At the end of World War II, the Soviet Union occupied North Korea and eventually, the United States occupied the south part of the country, per agreement of Stalin, Churchill and Roosevelt. Hackchan Rhee attended a teachers’ college in North Korea, developed some skills in art, then taught a Communist-approved curriculum from fall 1949 to summer 1950. Teachers and students were also responsible for teaching illiterate adults. When American bombs started falling, the schools was damaged and closed.

In December 1950, with Chinese troops closing in, Rhee, his brother and a friend decided to head south and try to rejoin the American medical unit they had become acquainted with previously, the 101st FOB. Doctors and other friends he made there eventually smoothed the way to go to America, although it took several years to accumulate the required signatures (more than 30).

He cleaned, translated and did what was requested, plus extra work like laundering the doctors’ clothes, to earn extra money, which he traded for gold rings, kept in a bag around his

MYSTICAL FROM PAGE 22

I’ll tell them to cleanse themselves, to try to put up a boundary around themselves so that negative energy can’t get in and that person can’t affect them. Sometimes we just need to shift our mindset.”

Crystals and gems are another powerful spiritual toolbox, said Dakota Wolner, a young employee at Spellbound.

“Crystals have their own energies and vibrations that either counteract or work with our own energies and

vibrations,” Wolner said. “So depending what you want in your life, you can use crystals to alter your mind or body. Each crystal has something it helps you with emotionally or spiritually, and they also have good physical healing properties.”

Wolner singled out a few: Amber is a great cleansing stone, and clear quartz is a well-rounded all-purpose crystal for protection and healing. Sunstone brings prosperity, and zebra jasper — with its alternating black and white stripes — is good for striking a balance.

One of Wolner’s favorites, though, is fluorite, which chases away chaos.

“We live in chaotic times,” Wolner said. “It’s pretty handy.”

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neck. During this time, GIs encouraged him to improve his English and come to America.

Rhee mentions various doctors who supported him and later helped him in America, including Elet Wagner, who got him a scholarship to attend Hastings College in Nebraska, where his family had connections. His visa was finally granted in early 1954 and he left on a cargo ship (the cheapest possible fare) and was seasick much of the way to Seattle. He visited his friend Dr. Atkinson in San Francisco, then traveled to Nebraska, where the Wagner family fed and housed him and helped him find jobs until it was time to start college.

Since Hastings did not offer the technical courses he needed to become an engineer, he found help from another doctor friend named Philpott and transferred to the University of Wisconsin at Madison. He had a scholarship and a job as lab technician. He studied hard and visited several other friends, including Frank Welty in Estes Park, Colorado, where the mountains reminded him of his former Korean home.

Eventually, he went to work for Martin Marietta, now called Lockheed Martin, where he worked on the Atlas V and other projects until retirement.

The book is available from Dorrance Publishing Co. in Pittsburgh, online at dorrancebookstore.com

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/07/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

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

Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0563-2017

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 18, 2017, 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) FIKRET SELIMAGIC Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for SOUTHSTAR FUNDING, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as successor in interest to all permitted successors and assigns of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as Trustee for MASTR Adjustable Rate Mortgages Trust 2005-1, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2005-1 Date of Deed of Trust November 19, 2004 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 24, 2004 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B4204288 Original Principal Amount $112,800.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $102,806.67

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOTS 35 & 36, BLOCK 1, TAYLOR'S ADDITION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 3053 S GALAPAGO ST, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110.

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

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/14/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 12/21/2017 Last Publication: 1/18/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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

IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 10/18/2017

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

Public Trustees

DATE: 10/18/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Lauren Tew #45041 Nichole Williams #49611 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000007026529 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0563-2017 First Publication: 12/21/2017 Last Publication: 1/18/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0551-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 16, 2017, 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) Deborah A. Diver Original Beneficiary(ies) America's Mortgage, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust September 08, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 12, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B6131652 Original Principal Amount $175,595.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $145,015.86 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. ALL OF LOT 9, EXCEPT THE EAST 2 FEET THEREOF, AND THE EAST 3 FEET OF LOT 10, BLOCK 4, KIMBLE-KROFT PARK, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 1230 East Bates Parkway, Englewood, CO 80113.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/07/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 12/14/2017 Last Publication: 1/11/2018 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

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has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

First Publication: 12/14/2017 Last Publication: 1/11/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Public Trustees

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 10/16/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: David A. Shore #19973 Janice Hofmann Clark #7264 Martin H. Shore #1800 Stephen A Hall #38186 Hellerstein and Shore PC 5347 S. Valentia Way, Suite 100, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303) 573-1080 Attorney File # 17-00319SH The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0551-2017 First Publication: 12/14/2017 Last Publication: 1/11/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0584-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 27, 2017, 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) TIMOTHY A STEWART Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR STEARNS LENDING, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt STEARNS LENDING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust August 20, 2014 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 21, 2014 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D4077048 Original Principal Amount $189,504.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $180,724.37 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 6, BLOCK 2, SOUTHCREEK SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7891 SOUTH KALISPELL CIRCLE, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112.

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.

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THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 6, BLOCK 2, SOUTHCREEK SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/28/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

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

Public notice is given on December 15, 2017 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 Nina Maria Mooney be changed to Nina Maria Pettersen Case No.: 2017 C 101062 Shana Kloek Clerk of Court Legal Notice No: 59923 First Publication: January 4, 2018 Last Publication: January 18, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

First Publication: 1/4/2018 Last Publication: 2/1/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Public notice is given on January 4, 2018, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

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

The petition requests that the name of Valerie Tracy Houghton be changed to Valerie Tracy Dunn Case No.: 18 C 100011

IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 10/27/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Lauren Tew #45041 Nichole Williams #49611 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000006968960 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0584-2017 First Publication: 1/4/2018 Last Publication: 2/1/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on December 22, 2017 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 Shih Ruey Benson be changed to Jenn Shilei Benson Case No.: 2017 C 101083 J. Kaufmann By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 521000 First Publication: January 11, 2018 Last Publication: January 25, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

NOTICE OF SALE

Public notice is given on December 15, 2017

PUBLIC NOTICE

Shana Kloek By: Kim Boswell, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 521006 First Publication: January 11, 2018 Last Publication: January 25, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on December 7, 2017, 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 Regina Chong A Han be changed to Regan Chong A Han-Easker Case No.: 17 C 101021 By: Kim Boswell, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 59897 First Publication: December 28, 2017 Last Publication: January 11, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on December 26, 2017 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 Alison Christine Higgins be changed to Alison Christine Kelman Case No.: 2017 C 101085 Shana Kloek By: John Jesse, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 59988 First Publication: January 4, 2018 Last Publication: January 18, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on December 22, 2017, 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 Denise Escoto be changed to Denise Ordaz Case No.: 17 C 101079 By:J. Kaufmann, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 59989 First Publication: January 4, 2018 Last Publication: January 18, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Notice To Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Palmer Samuel Kauffman, aka Sam Kauffman, aka Palmer Kauffman, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 31156

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 28, 2018, or the claims may be forever

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Estate of Palmer Samuel Kauffman, aka Sam Kauffman, aka Palmer Kauffman, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 31156

Notice To Creditors

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 28, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

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

Littleton, Colorado 80120 Legal Notice No: 59893 First Publication: December 28, 2017 Last Publication: January 11, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Sherrill Ann Bickel, a/k/a Sherrill A. Bickel, a/k/a Sherrill Bickel, Deceased Case Number: 2018PR30001 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 11, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Baysore & Christian Fiduciary Services, LLC 7200 E. Dry Creek Road, Ste B-201 Centennial, CO 80112 Legal Notice No.: 521007 First Publication: January 11, 2018 Last Publication: January 25, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Nancy Ann Guttery, a/k/a/ Nancy A. Guttery, a/k/a/ Nancy Guttery, Deceased Case Number: 2017PR31192 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 30, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Carol Guttery Personal Representative 915 James Ave. Redwood City, CA 94062 Legal Notice No.: 59900 First Publication: December 28, 2017 Last Publication: January 11, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Norma A Norwood, a/k/a Norma Adeline Norwood, a/k/a Norma Norwood, Deceased Case Number: 2017PR31148 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 30, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Patti Bornhofen Personal Representative 10693 Briarglen Circle Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 Legal Notice No.: 59901 First Publication: December 28, 2017 Last Publication: January 11, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Virginia P. Littler, Deceased Case Number: 2017PR31196

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 30, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

MidFirst Bank 101 Cook Street Denver, CO 80206 Legal Notice No.: 59902 First Publication: December 28, 2017 Last Publication: January 11, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Loretta M. Foster, a/k/a Loretta Foster, Deceased Case Number: 2017PR31217

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 30, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Carol Foster-Breeze Personal Representative c/o Richard W. Kautt, JD Davis Schilken, PC

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 30, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Notice To Creditors

Carol Foster-Breeze Personal Representative c/o Richard W. Kautt, JD Davis Schilken, PC 7887 E. Belleview Ave., Suite 820 Denver, CO 80111

Legal Notice No.: 59907 First Publication: December 28, 2017 Last Publication: January 11, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Scott A. Boylan, a/k/a Scott Andrew Boylan, a/k/a Scott Boylan, Deceased Case Number: 2017PR31224 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 30, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kimberly K. Boylan Personal Representative c/o Keith L. Davis, JD Davis Schilken, PC 7887 E. Belleview Ave., Suite 820 Denver, CO 80111 Legal Notice No.: 59908 First Publication: December 28, 2017 Last Publication: January 11, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Danton D. Wirth, aka Danton Devroux Wirth and Danton Wirth, Deceased Case Number: 2017PR31150 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before May 4, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kami Pomerantz, Esq. Personal Representative c/o Holland & Hart, LLP P. O. Box 8749 Denver, CO 80201-8749 Legal Notice No.: 59920 First Publication: January 4, 2018 Last Publication: January 18, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Kurt R. Gibson, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 31195 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 30, 2018 or the claims may be forever barred.

Michael Reagor, Attorney for Personal Representative c/o Dymond Reagor PLLC 8400 E. Prentice Ave., Suite 1040 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Legal Notice No: 59921 First Publication: January 4, 2018 Last Publication: January 18, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of MATTHEW G. STARBUCK, a/k/a MATTHEW GERALD STARBUCK, Deceased Case Number: 2017PR031118 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 4, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Joel Q. Starbuck Personal Representative 7070 Pierson Street Arvada, CO 80004 Legal Notice No.: 59922 First Publication: January 4, 2018 Last Publication: January 18, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of: EVA MANNHEIMER, Deceased Case Number: 2017PR31165 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of ARAPAHOE County, Colorado on or before May 04, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Gabrielle Knox, Personal Representative c/o Hulbert & Associates, LLC 326 Main Street Sterling, Colorado 80751 Legal Notice No.: 59925 First Publication: January 4, 2018 Last Publication: January 18, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald

forever barred.

Gabrielle Knox, Personal Representative c/o Hulbert & Associates, LLC 326 Main Street Sterling, Colorado 80751

January 11, 2018J

Notice To Creditors

Misc. Private Legals

PUBLIC NOTICE

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case Number: 2016CV32334 Division: 202 Courtroom:

Legal Notice No.: 59925 First Publication: January 4, 2018 Last Publication: January 18, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Carl Cunningham Evans, Jr., aka Carl C. Evans, Jr., aka Carl C. Evans, aka Carl Evans, Jr., aka Carl Evans, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 31199 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 11, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Tracey E. Gardiner Personal Representative 558 Castle Pines Parkway, B4-347 Castle Pines, Colorado 80108 Legal Notice No: 521001 First Publication : January 11, 2018 Last Publication: January 25, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lori Kay McLemore, a/k/a Lori K. McLemore, and Lori McLemore, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 31038 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 28, 2018 or the claims may be forever barred.

Vicki Chapman, Personal Representative c/o Kerri L. Klein, Esq. Poskus, Caton & Klein, P.C. 303 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 900 Denver, Colorado 80203 Legal Notice No: 59892 First Publication: December 28, 2017 Last Publication: January 11, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Wilma L. DiCicco, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 31220 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 4, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Annette Russell Personal Representative 9211 Bauer Court Lone Tree, Colorado 80124 Legal Notice No: 59924 First Publication: January 4, 2018 Last Publication: January 18, 2018 Publisher: Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ruth A. Templeton, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 31184 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 4, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Sally Knight Personal Representative 830 East Cornell Avenue Englewood, Colorado 80113

Public Notice

Plaintiff(s): SAN FRANCISCO HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation v.

Defendant(s): KIMBERLY MCNEILL; SUE SANDSTROM, as the Arapahoe County Treasurer; and CYNTHIA D. MARES as the Arapahoe County Public Trustee NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to a Order: Order for Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure dated June 19, 2017, and C.R.S. §§ 38-38-101 to 401, by the San Francisco Homeowners Association, Inc., the current holder of a lien recorded with the County of Arapahoe Clerk and Recorder on July 27, 2016, at Reception No. D6081726. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions San Francisco Subdivision Filing Number One recorded with the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder on January 19, 1982, in Reception No. 2139555 (“Declaration”). The Declaration and notices as recorded, establish a lien for the benefit of the San Francisco Homeowners Association, Inc. - THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS – against the property legally described as follows: Lot 16, Block 1, SAN FRANCISCO SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as 1651 South Blackhawk Way #B, Aurora, CO 80012.

In order to be entitled to take advantage of any rights provided for under Colorado law, you must strictly comply and adhere to the provisions of the law. Further, you are advised that the attached Colorado statutes merely set forth the applicable portions of Colorado statutory law relating to curative and redemption rights; therefore, you should read and review all the applicable statutes and laws in order to determine the requisite procedures and provisions which control your rights in the subject property.

The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 a.m. on February 8, 2018, at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy, Centennial, CO 80112, telephone 720-874-3850. At the sale, the Sheriff will sell the real property described above, and the improvements thereon, 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. All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 720-874-3850. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is: K. Christian Webert, #43739, Moeller Graf, P.C., 385 Inverness Parkway, Englewood, CO 80112, telephone (720) 279-2568.

For the purposes of paying off, curing the default, or redemption as provided by statute, intent must be directed to or conducted at the OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF, CIVIL UNIT, located at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO, 80112, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

**BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. ** PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $7,887.85.

Attorney for Murphy Creek Master Association, Inc. WesternLaw Group LLC Gabriel Stefu, #34616 9351 Grant Street #120 Thornton, CO 80229 gtefu@westernlawgroup.com

DATED in Colorado this 7th day of November, 2017.

David C. Walcher Sheriff of Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 59762 First Publication: December 21, 2017 Last Publication: January 18, 2017 Published In: Littleton Independent 4 W. Dry Creek Cr. 100, Littleton, CO 80120 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case Number: 2017CV31205 Division: 202 Courtroom: COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE

Plaintiff: Tyndall Green II Homeowners Association, Inc., v.

Defendant(s): Lorena J Bruce Testamentary Trust,

Lot 15, Block 1, Paula Dora Subdivision Filing No. 6, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Also known as: 9792 East Hawaii Place, Aurora, CO 80247 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS or JUDGMENT DEBTORS, 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 Sheriff's Office of County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado at 10:00 am, on the 22nd day of February, 2018 at the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office Civil Unit located at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO, 80112, phone number (720) 874-3851, at which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

For the purposes of paying off, curing the default, or redemption as provided by statute, intent must be directed to or conducted at the OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF, CIVIL UNIT, located at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO, 80112, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Legal Notice No.: 59761 First Publication: December 14, 2017 Last Publication: January 11, 2018 Published in: Littleton Independent 4 W. Dry Creek Cr. 100, Littleton, CO 80120

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

Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Case Number: 2017CV31120

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Wilma Helen Hoag, aka Wilma H. Hoag, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 031193

Lot 4, Block 3, Murphy Creek Subdivision Filing No. 10, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court ofArapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 4, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Also known as: 1317 South Duquesne Court, Aurora, CO 80018.

Maria Theresa B. Lopez, Esq. Attorney for Shirley Ann Luecke, Personal Representative 3773 Cherry Creek Drive North, Suite 575 Denver, Colorado 80209

You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Sheriff's Department of County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado at 10:00 am, on the 15th day of February, 2018 at the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office Civil Unit located at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO, 80112, phone number (720) 874-3850, at which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in

Legal Notice No: 59987 First Publication : January 4, 2018 Last Publication: January 18, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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Date: November 7, 2017 David C. Walcher Sheriff, County of Arapahoe State of Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn, Deputy Sheriff

Plaintiff: Murphy Creek Master Association, Inc. v.

Defendants: Rick R. Harrington; Jan L. Harrington; Litton Loan Servicing, L.P..; The Parkways at Murphy Creek Neighborhood Association, Inc.; Cynthia D. Mares, as Arapahoe County Public Trustee; Sue Sandstrom, as Arapahoe County Treasurer

Legal Notice No: 59986 First Publication: January 4, 2018 Last Publication: January 18, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent

You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Sheriff's Department of County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado at 10:00 am, on the 15th day of February, 2018 at the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office Civil Unit located at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO, 80112, phone number (720) 874-3850, at which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS or JUDGMENT DEBTORS, Please take notice:

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $6,011.35.

Attorney for Tyndall Green Homeowners Association WesternLaw Group LLC Gabriel Stefu, #34616 9351 Grant Street #120 Thornton, CO 80229 gtefu@westernlawgroup.com DATED in Colorado this 21st day of November, 2017.

David C. Walcher Sheriff of Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 59808 First Publication: December 28, 2017 Last Publication: January 25, 2018 Published In: Littleton Independent 4 West Dry Creek Circle Suite 100., Littleton, CO 80120 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Arapahoe County Justice Center 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112

Plaintiff(s): NEW YORK BAKERY CORP, INC., a Colorado Corporation, vs.

Defendant(s): HA RIM CORPORATION, INC, a Colorado Corporation and JONG GYU OH,

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ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Arapahoe County Justice Center 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112

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Plaintiff(s): NEW YORK BAKERY CORP, INC., a Colorado Corporation, vs.

Defendant(s): HA RIM CORPORATION, INC, a Colorado Corporation and JONG GYU OH, AND JUNG GI LEE, INDIVIDUALLY AND D/B/A HONEY BAKERY. And Plaintiff(s): HA RIM CORPORATION, INC, a Colorado Corporation, JONG GYU OH, AND JUNG GI LEE Defendant(s): NEW YORK BAKERY CORP, INC., a Colorado Corporation, And YONG WOON KIM AND CHOON GI LEE additional parties Case No.: 09CV403 Div./Crt.: 402 Attorneys for Defendants & Judgment Creditor: Robert L. Pitler, #1139 Kristen M. Tarrin, #37974 PITLER AND ASSOCIATES, P.C. 10800 East Bethany Drive, Suite 250 Aurora, CO 80014 (303) 758-2221 Telephone (303) 755-5113 Fax robertlpitler@rpitlerlaw.com ktarrin@rpitlerlaw.com COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE This Notice concerns the Order and Decree for Judicial Foreclosure or Alternatively Sell the Property via Real Estate Agent and Transcript of Judgment described as follows: Original debtor/defendant: Yong Woon Kim and Choon Gi Lee Original creditor/plaintiff: Jong Gyu Oh and Jung Gi Lee Current holder (“Holder) of Evidence of Debt (“Debt”) secured by the Transcript of Judgment: Jong Gyu Oh and Jung Gi Lee Transcript of Judgment date: June 23, 2011 and January 3, 2011 Transcript of Judgment recording date: June 27, 2011 and April 29, 2011 Transcript of Judgment recording information: D1060477 and D1040850 Order and Decree of Foreclosure date: September 7, 2017 Original principal balance of Debt: $100,403.00 and 35,000.00 Principal balance of Debt on date of this Notice: $224,598.29 (combined judgments with 8% interest through October 19, 2017 Description of property (“Property”) presently encumbered by Transcript of Judgment: LOT 16 BLOCK, 10 STERLING HILLS SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 9, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 2579 S. Flanders Ct., Aurora, CO 80013-7694 YOU ARE NOTIFIED AS FOLLOWS: The Holder of the Debt secured by the Transcript of Judgment has filed written election and demand for sale with the undersigned Sheriff under the terms of the Order and Decree for Judicial Foreclosure or Alternatively Sell the Property via Real Estate Agent.

The name, address and telephone number of attorney representing the Holder of the debt is as follows: PITLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Robert L. Pitler, #1139 Kristen M. Tarrin, #37974 10800 E. Bethany Dr. Suite 325 Aurora, CO 80014 (303) 758-2221 THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Sheriff will at 10:00 o’clock A.M., on the date of February 15, 2018, at the Office of the Sheriff, 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, Colorado, phone number 720874-3935, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the real property described above, and all interest of said Grantor, the heirs and assigns of said Grantor, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Transcript of Judgment, Order and Decree for Judicial Foreclosure or Alternatively Sell the Property via Real Estate Agent, attorney fees, and the expenses of sale, 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. ** THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: November 14, 2017 David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Legal Notice No.: 59777 First publication: December 21, 2017 Last publication: January 18, 2018 Published in: Littleton Independent 4 West Dry Creek Circle Suite 100 Littleton, CO 80120 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address; 7325 S Potomac St Centennial, CO 80112 Case Number: 2014CV32078 Plaintiff: THE CHAMBERS RIDGE TOWNHOUSE ASSOCIATION, a Colorado non-profit corporation

Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address; 7325 S Potomac St Centennial, CO 80112

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Case Number: 2014CV32078 Plaintiff: THE CHAMBERS RIDGE TOWNHOUSE ASSOCIATION, a Colorado non-profit corporation Defendants: LISA LUTZ; DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR LONG BEACH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-2; DEE J. F. ZEITZ; B&R CHECK HOLDERS, INC.; CYNTHIA D. MARES AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY; SUE SANDSTROM AS TREASURER FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION Plaintiff’s Attorney: Stephane R. Dupont, #39425 Gina C. Botti #42005 WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS & PAYNE, LLP 8020 Shaffer Parkway, Suite 300 Littleton, CO 80127 Telephone: (303) 863-1870 Facsimile: (303) 863-1872 SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE Under a Default Judgment Against Defendants Lisa Lutz, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, Dee J.F. Zeitz, and B&R Check Holders Inc.entered on October 5, 2017, and Amended Order and Decree for Judicial Foreclosure issued July 27, 2017 in the above titled action, I am ordered to sell certain real property as follows: Original Lienee: Lisa Lutz Original Lienor: The Chambers Ridge Townhouse Association Current Holder of the evidence of debt: The Chambers Ridge Townhouse Association Date of Lien being foreclosed: December 15, 2011 Date of Recording of Lien being foreclosed: December 16, 2011 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Information: D1123910 Original Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness: $3,977.80 Outstanding Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness as of the date hereof: $18,451.90 Amount of Judgment Filed October 5, 2017: $17,507.90 Description of property to be foreclosed: LOT 18, BLOCK 1, CHAMBERS RIDGE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known as: 1930 S. Helena Street, #C, Aurora, CO 80013 THE PROPERTY TO BE FORECLOSED AS DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN. THE LIEN BEING CLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The covenants of Plaintiff have been violated as follows: failure to make payments on said indebtedness when the same were due and owing.

THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will, at 10 o’clock A.M., on March 1, 2018, in front of the flagpole of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, Civil Unit, located at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property described above, and all interest of said Grantor and the heirs and assigns of said Grantor, for the purpose of paying the judgment amount entered herein, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE.** Inquiries regarding this Sheriff’s Sale must be directed to the Civil Unit of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, telephone 720-874-3851.

DATED at Centennial, Colorado this 28th day of November, 2017.

David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 59832 First Publication: January 4, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent 4 West Dry Creek Circle Suite 100 Littleton, CO 80120 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 7325 S. Potomac St. Centennial, CO 80112 Plaintiff(s): WILLOW AT HIGHLINE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. Defendant(s): MARY ELLEN BLEY; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., acting solely as nominee for COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC.; CYNTHIA MARES, ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE; AND OCCUPANT(S) Attorney for Plaintiff(s): Name: Richard W. Johnston, Esq. Address: Tobey & Johnston, P.C. 6855 South Havana Street, Suite 275 Centennial, CO 80112-3813 Phone Number: (303) 799-8600 Fax Number: (303) 799-6977 E-mail: rjohnston@tobeyjohnston.com

COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC.; CYNTHIA MARES, ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE; AND OCCUPANT(S) Attorney for Plaintiff(s): Name: Richard W. Johnston, Esq. Address: Tobey & Johnston, P.C. 6855 South Havana Street, Suite 275 Centennial, CO 80112-3813 Phone Number: (303) 799-8600 Fax Number: (303) 799-6977 E-mail: rjohnston@tobeyjohnston.com Atty. Reg. #: 19823 Case Number: 17CV31853 Div.: 402

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

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

The following documents are also served with this Summons: Complaint in Foreclosure, District Civil Case Cover Sheet and Notice of Commencement of Action (Lis Pendens).

DATE: August 21, 2017 TOBEY & JOHNSTON, P.C. By: /s/* Richard W. Johnston *Original signature on file at the office of Tobey & Johnston, P.C. This summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4, C.R.C.P., as amended. A copy of the Complaint must be served with this Summons. This form should not be used where service by publication is desired.

WARNING: A VALID SUMMONS MAY BE ISSUED BY A LAWYER AND IT NEED NOT CONTAIN A COURT CASE NUMBER, THE SIGNATURE OF A COURT OFFICER, OR A COURT SEAL. THE PLAINTIFF HAS 14 DAYS FROM THE DATE THIS SUMMONS WAS SERVED ON YOU TO FILE THE CASE WITH THE COURT. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONTACTING THE COURT TO FIND OUT WHETHER THE CASE HAS BEEN FILED AND OBT AIN T H E C ASE N U M BER . IF T H E PLAINTIFF FILES THE CASE WITHIN THIS TIME, THEN YOU MUST RESPOND AS EXPLAINED IN THIS SUMMONS. IF THE PLAINTIFF FILES MORE THAN 14 DAYS AFTER THE DATE THE SUMMONS WAS SERVED ON YOU, THE CASE MAY BE DISMISSED UPON MOTION AND YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO SEEK ATTORNEY'S FEES FROM THE PLAINITFF. Amended and Adopted by the Court, En Banc, October 10, 2013, effective immediately Legal Notice No.: 59870 First Publication: December 21, 2017 Last Publication: January 18, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112 303-649-6355 In the Matter of the Petition for the Adoption of a Child RYAN JOHNSON, Petitioner, And TRAVIS LEE MOORMAN, Respondent.

Attorneys for Petitioner: The Harris Law Firm P.C. Nevene Hullender 1125 17th Street, Suite 450 Denver, Colorado 80202 303-515-5000 Nevene@HarrisFamilyLaw.com Attorney Registration No. 38977 Case No: 15JA29 Division: 35 NOTICE OF ADOPTION PROCEEDING AND SUMMONS TO RESPOND PURSUANT TO §19-5-105(5), C.R.S. To the above named Respondent(s): You are hereby notified that a Petition for Adoption has been filed and if you wish to respond to the Petition, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 35 days after this Notice is served on you.

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

Your failure to file a Response, or to appear, within 35 days after service, and, in the case of an alleged father, your failure to file a claim of paternity under Article 4 of Title 19, C.R.S., within 35 days after service, if a claim has not previously been filed, may likely result in termination of your parental or your alleged parental rights to the minor child.

The following documents are also served herewith: • Petition for Stepparent Adoption • Petition to Terminate the Parent-Child Legal Relationship • Affidavit of Abandonment • Consent to Adopt – Custodial Parent • Statement of Fees Charged • Affidavit of Diligent Efforts Dated: December 28, 2017.

The following documents are also served herewith: • Petition for Stepparent Adoption • Petition to Terminate the Parent-Child Legal Relationship • Affidavit of Abandonment • Consent to Adopt – Custodial Parent • Statement of Fees Charged • Affidavit of Diligent Efforts

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Dated: December 28, 2017.

THE HARRIS LAW FIRM, P.C. By: Nevene Hullender, #38977 Attorneys for Petitioner Legal Notice No.: 59909 First Publication: December 28, 2017 Last Publication: January 25, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112 303-649-6355 In the Matter of the Petition for the Adoption of a Child RYAN JOHNSON, Petitioner, And TRAVIS LEE MOORMAN, Respondent.

Attorneys for Petitioner: The Harris Law Firm P.C. Nevene Hullender 1125 17th Street, Suite 450 Denver, Colorado 80202 303-515-5000 Nevene@HarrisFamilyLaw.com Attorney Registration No. 38977 Case No: 15JA28 Division: 35 NOTICE OF ADOPTION PROCEEDING AND SUMMONS TO RESPOND PURSUANT TO §19-5-105(5), C.R.S. To the above named Respondent(s): You are hereby notified that a Petition for Adoption has been filed and if you wish to respond to the Petition, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 35 days after this Notice is served on you.

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

Your failure to file a Response, or to appear, within 35 days after service, and, in the case of an alleged father, your failure to file a claim of paternity under Article 4 of Title 19, C.R.S., within 35 days after service, if a claim has not previously been filed, may likely result in termination of your parental or your alleged parental rights to the minor child.

The following documents are also served herewith: • Petition for Stepparent Adoption • Petition to Terminate the Parent-Child Legal Relationship • Affidavit of Abandonment • Consent to Adopt – Custodial Parent • Statement of Fees Charged • Affidavit of Diligent Efforts Dated: December 28, 2017.

THE HARRIS LAW FIRM, P.C. By: Nevene Hullender, #38977 Attorneys for Petitioner Legal Notice No.: 59910 First Publication: December 28, 2017 Last Publication: January 25, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 Plaintiff: VALLAGIO AT INVERNESS RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., A NON PROFIT COLORADO CORPORATION v.

Defendant(s): MERCEDES DEVITT, DONALD D. SIMPSON, UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION, and CYNTHIA MARES as THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE of ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Attorney for Plaintiff(s) NAVARO & ASSOCIATES LLC Steven Navaro #26191 94 Crown Point Pl. Castle Rock, CO 80108 Tel: 303-793-0900 Fax: 720-863-0957 Email: steve@navarolaw.com Case Number: 2017CV32610 Ctrm/Div: 21 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE FOLLOWING DEFENDANTS: Mercedes Devitt: 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 of foreclosure pursuant to Rule

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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 of foreclosure pursuant to Rule 105, C.R.C.P. to the real property situate in Arapahoe County, Colorado and legally described as follows:

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Unit 10104, Building L-2, Vallagio at Inverness Residential Condominiums, according to the Condominium Map thereof recorded July 21, 2011 under Reception No. D1069132, and the Vallagio at Inverness Residential Condominium Declaration recorded April 10, 2007, under Reception No. B7045316, in the records of the Clerk and Recorder DATE FILED: December 26, 2017 NAVARO & ASSOCIATES LLC BY: /s/ Steven Navaro Steven Navaro #26191 Legal Notice No: 59985 First Publication: January 4, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent

City and County Public Notice CITY OF SHERIDAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The City Council of the City of Sheridan will hold a public hearing on Monday, January 22, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the Sheridan Municipal Center, 4101 South Federal Blvd., City of Sheridan, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado:

Purpose: To review a request for approval of a conditional use to allow for a Buddhist temple to be operated in a portion of a building addressed as 2601, 2603, 2605, 2607, 2609, and 2613 West Hampden Avenue. The applicant is interested in converting the existing commercial space in the easternmost two units into a Buddhist temple and associated educational/gathering space.

Legal Description: Lots 22-28 Block 18 Town of Sheridan Subdivision Applicant & Owner: DTM LLC.

City Contact: Jennifer Q. Henninger, AICP City of Sheridan Planning and Zoning Department Phone: 303.438.3307 Email: jhenninger@ci.sheridan.co.us Project Contact: Deidra Nguyen Phone: 303-261-7100 Email: deidra108@gmail.com Legal Notice No.: 59919 First Publication: January 11, 2018 Last Publication: January 11, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent Public Notice LITTLETON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Pursuant to the liquor laws of the State of Colorado, Lights Out! LLC, d/b/a Lights Out!, 1500 West Littleton Blvd. Unit 100 C-D, Littleton, CO, has requested the licensing officials of the City of Littleton, Colorado, to grant a Beer & Wine liquor license. Applicant(s): Justin Goodchild 7449 S Teller Street Littleton CO

The public hearing on the application will be held on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber of the Littleton Center, 2255 West Berry Avenue, Littleton, Colorado.

By order of the Licensing Authority of the City of Littleton, Colorado. /s/ Colleen L. Norton, Deputy City Clerk Legal Notice No.: 521005 First Publication: January 11, 2018 Last Publication: January 11, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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

Public notice is given on January 5, 2018, 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 Terri Lee Kasunic be changed to Terri Lee Morris Case No: 2018 C 100016 By: Kelly Ann LaFave County Court Judge Legal Notice No: 521008 First Publication: January 11, 2018 Last Publication: January 25, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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