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PONDERING POETRY The poetry scene is gaining popularity in the area with many places to share P14

REUNITED OVER TEA AFTER TRAUMA Months following fire at apartment building, seniors gather again under one roof P2

MURDERS STILL UNSOLVED

THE WRONG PATH? An FAA plan that would reroute airplane traffic has some local officials concerned P5

After 19 years, authorities continue to seek answers in deaths of two teens P8 THE BOTTOM LINE

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INSIDE

VOICES: PAGE 12 | LIFE: PAGE 14 | CALENDAR: PAGE 20 | SPORTS: PAGE 22

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February 21, 2019F

Windermere evacuees moving forward, moving on Three months after deadly fire, former neighbors gather

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The room was filled with smiles.

Three months after an early-morning fire at Littleton’s Windermere apartments left a man dead, many injured and more than 160 residents homeless, dozens of former residents convened at Littleton United Methodist Church to catch up.

At an afternoon tea hosted

by Love Inc., a Christian charity network, the former evacuees gathered around tables with old friends on the day after Valentine’s Day, basking in the company and friendship of their former neighbors.

“It feels great,” said Barbara Fry, 80. “Everyone here came through such dark days and nights, and now we’re a lot more upbeat.”

Fry recently moved into a new apartment in Wheat Ridge.

Carla Baker, right, embraces June Johnson at a reunion gathering for evacuees from the Windermere apartment fire. Three months after the fire that left a man dead and many injured, the former residents are beginning to get back on their feet.

DAVID GILBERT “It has excellent fire protection,” said Fry, who was evicted from the Windermere once before, when a similar fire forced a mass evacuation in 2016. “Every room has sprinklers. That was the first thing I asked every apartment complex I called.”

The Windermere, owned

by Stephen Tebo and Heath Orvis, does not have a fire sprinkler system.

Some evacuees are still struggling. Jerald Ferrero and his wife Judy have been living at a Motel 6 on Arapahoe Road since the fire. After a fruitless

apartment search and frustration with the response of local officials, Ferrero said they’re giving up and heading back to their native Chicago.

“If it weren’t for the fire, we probably would have stayed here until we died,” Ferrero said.

Life is starting to settle for many of the evacuees, said Linda Haley, Arapahoe County’s Senior Resources manager.

At least 110 of the evacuees have found new places to live, Haley said, though her office is still working with roughly 20 people who are still searching for homes.

“As always, we are still looking for places that accept Section 8 housing vouchers and are accessible to people with disabilities,” Haley said.

In the meantime, Love Inc. is still working to provide resources and assistance for evacuees, said Kathryn Roy, the group’s executive director.

Love Inc. volunteers passed out gift cards to the evacuees at the event, bought with donated funds. Evacuees also took home a contact list, with phone numbers and email addresses for their former neighbors.

“Today is so different than that awful Saturday morning,” Roy said, referring to the day of the fire on Nov. 17.

“From the height of trauma, we’re coming to a better place.”

MY NAME IS

KATHRYN ROY

Executive director of Love Inc. Love your neighbor I’m the executive director of Love In The Name Of Christ, and I consider myself lucky every day to work with the churches and the community.

I have three amazing grown children and a husband of 36 years.

We’ve also taken in other children — primarily exchange students. I believe that when Jesus said love your neighbor as you love yourself, he meant he would never want your neighbor to have more than you do.

What are we called to do as equalizers in our community?

Not so different Ever since I was a little girl, in fifth grade, I would go door-to-door raising money for the hungry. Food insecurity has always been at the top of my heart. I understand now it’s more than just getting a meal. It’s changing the circumstances that make a person hungry.

I’d love to see an awareness that we’re not so different from our neighbors. There’s an us-and-them mentality that does a disservice to the community, the nation and the world.

We are all God’s children.

I’m a transplant. I lived in 12 states, and in 1984 I moved here and settled.

My dad had a corporate job and got transferred a lot. We kept moving with him. I lived in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Ohio, Missouri and a few others.

Much is expected My parents were very faithful people. I always had that example.

I had a special needs brother who passed away, and an adopted brother, so we were a unique family. Every community we moved to, Mom and Dad got involved with the church.

When you’re moving that much, you don’t have time to get used to it. You just have to dig in.

I’m one of the very lucky ones who had a happy childhood. Along with that comes a great responsibility because so many people aren’t that lucky. There’s a lot of recovery to do in that situation.

To whom much has been given, much is expected in return.

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

Kathryn Roy says her faith calls her to help others.

DAVID GILBERT

Littleton City Attorney Kemp placed on leave Mayor cites ‘personnel issues’ behind urgency

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Littleton City Attorney Stephen Kemp was placed on paid administrative leave on Feb. 8 amid undisclosed “personnel issues,” Littleton Mayor

Debbie Brinkman said on Feb. 12.

“I’m not happy about it,” Brinkman said.

“We’re on such a great roll and this is something we would definitely rather not deal with. Hopefully it won’t disrupt us.”

Kemp Brinkman declined to comment on what spurred the move, but said the decision was based on

“multiple conversations with decision makers.”

Brinkman said she delivered the news to Kemp on Feb. 8, and that the decision couldn’t wait until the Feb. 12 council meeting.

“We couldn’t have a public vote on this because of the speed and urgency at which this had to happen,” Brinkman said. “We needed swifter action than waiting for a public vote.”

City council will hold an executive

session on Feb. 26 to discuss the matter further, Brinkman said.

Kemp was hired as city attorney in April 2017, according to a press release. He is Littleton government’s highest-paid employee, with an annual salary of $184,800, city documents say.

Ken Fellman, a partner in the law firm Kissinger & Fellman, has been appointed to fill in for Kemp, Brinkman said.

Kemp, reached by phone, declined to comment.

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DeGette speaks on homelessness, opioid crisis Denver area congresswoman hopes to bring more science into government

BY KAILYN LAMB KLAMB@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

At the start of a new Congress, Colorado Community Media caught up with U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Colorado), who represents the 1st Congressional District, to talk about some of her plans for the coming year.

The district comprises Denver, Englewood, Cherry Hills Village, Glendale and Sheridan.

DeGette is chair of the DeGette Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee under the Energy and Commerce Committee.

She has been part of the Committee on Energy and Commerce since she was first elected to Congress in 1997.

She plans to bring more science-based evidence to hearings and investigations of these committees. “I don’t think that you can legislate unless you have a strong scientific foundation,” she said.

On Feb. 7, Oversight and Investigations held its first hearing on the separations of children from their parents at the border. DeGette said hearings will

also be held on climate change, drug pricing and family planning.

During the government shutdown from Dec. 22, 2018 to Jan. 25, 2019, DeGette held outreach events with Coloradans who had been furloughed.

In addition to stress on families and frustration at not being paid, DeGette said many people talked about their concerns fort the future of government programs and staffing.

Can you talk about some of the long-term impacts of the government shutdown on your constituents?

Long term, if you keep doing this, it’s going to have a corrosive effect on our economy, but also it’s going to, I think, deter people from going into government service. People have to think really hard about whether they’re going to make these family sacrifices.

I think that if this continues, it’s not only going to erode our economy but it’s going to erode our ability to get highly skilled professionals to come into these jobs.

What is Congress looking at with the opioid crisis, and how will it impact municipalities like Denver and Englewood?

The Oversight sub-committee last year did a really robust series of hearings on the opioid crisis. We got a really good handle on, number one, the extent of the crisis and, number two, what you need to do to prevent the crisis and to treat people.

Unfortunately, it’s not an easy solu-

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So at the end of the year we passed My 21st Century Cures Bill that I did a whole basket of bills. I think I had three bills in this basket — it was a few years ago, we had $2 billion in that like 42 bills — but they really nibbled bill for grants to the states for opioid around the edge of this: adjusting prevention and treatment. Colorado got some policies here and there, doing quite a bit. But that needs to be continsome studies. ued and amped up.

I think what we need to do is we need to have a What are your thoughts on the czar within HHS safe (Health and Huinjection site in Denver? man Services), I’ve been talking to medijust like we did cal professionals about this, with AIDS. We and to public health profeshad an AIDS czar sionals, and I’m trying to get within HHS to some data. We have had the coordinate all of needle-exchange sites, and this, and we need I’ve visited the one over on to have adequate Colfax across from the State funding. So, for Capitol. But there are not example, this a lot of safe injection sites. office ... would Vancouver is the main one. help coordinate state programs What is being done at the fedDiana DeGette, eral level to address homelessor responsible prescribing.

U.S. House of ness?

In Colorado There are a number of Repesentatives, roles. now, we actually One of them is to try Colorado’s 1st District and break down barriers. do have a system.

We were one of For example, at Denver the worst states, Health, what they have and then some years ago we set up a realized is if they take some of their system, a computer system and an Medicaid dollars and some of their education system for doctors to help other federal dollars and they use it in with responsible prescribing. Also, part for the wrap-around program — our hospital association and our hoslike housing for homeless individuals pitals are starting to work on alternaand for drug counseling and for job tives to opioids for pain management. training and so on — that helps reduce We actually went from the back of the the cost of medical care because peopack to the front of the pack. But we ple have a place to live and so they’re need to be able to do that nationally less sick and so on. That’s something — not all states are doing that. that people don’t naturally think of in The second thing that you have to a federal role. do is you have to help state and local Then the second place we can regovernments be able to develop addically help at a federal level is with our tion treatment that’s science-based and funding. I think that you’ll see in the can really help people get away from Democratic budgets that come out of opioid addictions. Medically-assisted the House over the next few years real treatment is wildly expensive and most emphasis on funding that will help state and local governments don’t have develop housing for homeless folks.

Long term, if you keep doing this, it’s going to have a corrosive effect on our economy...’

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February 21, 2019

South metro area braces for potential flight-path changes Federal plan may bring noise, quality-of-life issues, officials say

WHAT DOES METROPLEX CHANGE? Older methods to direct air traffic in and out of the metro area largely depend on navigational aids on the ground or radar by air traffic controllers, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Disruptions to daily life and disturbances to the environment are among the consequences south metro-area mayors fear could land on their cities if a federal plan to reroute airplane traffic is implemented as it has appeared so far.

“People want go to our parks and have a picnic lunch, or read a book under a tree,” said Littleton Mayor Debbie Brinkman, who said residents could have to react to quality-oflife changes. “The community isn’t equipped to deal with that.”

The Federal Aviation Administration’s NextGen project — an effort to increase safety and efficiency of air transportation across the country — began in 2007 and is expected to be largely in place by 2025. The FAA tags it as “one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in U.S. history.”

In the Denver area, the potential overhaul lies in the NextGen Denver Metroplex project, which aims to optimize arrival and departure at local airports, including Denver International Airport, Centennial Airport and some others. The rub in the south suburbs is a possible moving of flight paths that generally stay east of Interstate 25 and south of DIA to a new corridor that could run above the areas of Littleton, Englewood and Cherry Hills Village, for example.

The FAA says aircraft altitudes will be similar to what’s being flown today, but Centennial Airport officials said the proposal would change one route’s approach into the airport “dramatically.”

“The BRNKO route generates multiple concerns,” said Robert Olislagers, executive director of Centennial Airport, using the path’s technical name.

“First, if implemented, it puts aircraft over communities that have previously not seen much or any air traffic.”

The Metroplex plan isn’t finalized, and it’s unclear exactly what areas would be affected and what degree of air traffic they could end up with. A smaller general aviation facility like Centennial Airport brings less noise than DIA, but Centennial Airport still averages about 900 takeoffs and landings daily.

It’s also unclear what the effect on air traffic would be for areas south of the airport, in northern Douglas County, where residents currently report noise complaints in some of the most concentrated amounts.

But local mayors have sounded a clarion call, enlisting Colorado’s congressional delegation in the effort to push back against possible qualityof-life problems.

“Please know that I will fight for both you and me — and our constituents — to be able to participate in the FAA’s processes and be heard,”

Planes are shown at Centennial Airport in 2018. The facility in unincorporated Arapahoe County is one of the busiest general aviation airports in the country.

Area navigation, or RNAV, doesn’t have the same limitations and can put pilots along more direct routes with predictable location and altitude information, generally through satellite technology. That smoother procedure requires less communication between air traffic control and pilots and makes for more efficient use of airspace, according to the agency. Implementing RNAV changes has been part of NextGen, a set of updates the FAA is making to airspace in the Denver area and around the nation.

ELLIS ARNOLD

IF YOU WANT TO GIVE INPUT The FAA sent out an “early notification” of the Metroplex project in May 2016, saying it intended to issue a draft of an assessment of the project’s environmental impacts — possibly including on noise, air quality and wildlife — in mid-2017.

Public comment was initially accepted through early June 2016, according to the notice.

The agency issued an update saying it would issue the

draft environmental assessment in spring 2018, and it hosted 12 public workshops in the Denver metro area to explain the project and take comments between April and May 2017. It also fielded online comments for a month afterward.

After more delay, it now plans to present an environmental assessment this spring and hold public workshops in May, with a

U.S. Rep. Jason Crow, of Littleton’s congressional district, said in a Jan. 9 letter to Brinkman.

‘It’s a David and Goliath’ Despite the lack of clear details on what changes could happen, the mayors of Sheridan, Englewood, Littleton, Greenwood Village, Cherry Hills Village and Centennial have been consistently discussing the issue.

“We don’t know all the flight patterns yet,” said Linda Olson, Englewood’s mayor, who said the mayors meet informally each month for lunch.

“But the last four times we’ve met, this has been the topic. And those are the cities that are going to be largely impacted by this.”

Olson and Brinkman hope to round up community and business leaders, as well as Colorado’s senators, Crow and U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, the Democrat who represents Denver, Englewood, Cherry Hills Village and Sheridan. Crow represents Littleton, Centennial and Greenwood Village in the area, along with Aurora and Highlands Ranch.

We want to “do whatever we can to keep this in the public eye,” Brinkman said.

U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Yuma, wrote a letter to the FAA in February 2018 asking it to hold another public meeting with local communities after it canceled its participation in a “widely advertised public meeting” the night before it was held.

30-day additional comment period after the last event. It’s unclear whether specific dates and locations have been determined yet.

It’s anticipated the FAA will present a final environmental assessment in September and begin implementation around March 2020.

Visit www.metroplexenvironmental.com/oapm.html for more information on the proposal.

Allen Kenitzer, an FAA spokesman, said the FAA suggested to Centennial Airport that a requested November 2017 meeting should be forwarded to an FAA regional official a few weeks beforehand. The FAA responded two days before the meeting that the regional official wouldn’t be able to attend but was open to other dates, Kenitzer said.

“The FAA has made it virtually impossible for concerned local governments and citizens to obtain meaningful information concerning the location of flight paths and their associated impacts,” wrote Laura Christman, former Cherry Hills mayor, in a November 2017 letter to the Centennial Airport Community Noise Roundtable. That group is a collection of area officials and citizens who discuss aircraft noise issues.

The FAA sent out a notification about the project in May 2016, and it hosted 12 public workshops in the Denver metro area to explain the project and take comments between April and May 2017. But Brinkman said the information about the project has been sparse.

More public meetings are slated for this spring, but when and where are as yet unclear.

Brinkman is prepared to fight potential changes for suburban Denver — a daunting task, she said, given the agency has enacted changes in places like Los Angeles.

“It’s a ‘David-and-Goliath’” conflict, Brinkman said.

The Metroplex plan is another part of the NextGen updates. It aims to make further changes to the airspace with new flight paths for airports in metro areas like Denver.

ABOUT CENTENNIAL AIRPORT Centennial Airport is a general aviation airport, which means it features flight training and medical evacuation, corporate charter, small cargo and recreational flights, among other uses. But commercial-airline flights, like those on United or Southwest airlines, for example, are not part of the mix.

It is not located in the City of Centennial, which was formed long after the airport in 2001. The airport, which opened in 1968, changed its name to “Centennial” in 1984.

Its original name was the Arapahoe County Airport.

The airport sits at 7800 S. Peoria St., just south of East Arapahoe Road and southeast of the Topgolf entertainment complex.

It is mostly in unincorporated Arapahoe County but extends south into Douglas County, and it’s one of the busiest general aviation airports in the country.

‘What is the cost?’

Another sticking point for south metro officials is the lack of a rigorous review of what environmental consequences the Metroplex project will bring. The FAA may consider impacts to noise, air quality, wildlife, and historic and cultural resources, among other factors, according to its notice.

But that Environmental Assessment will be weaker than the FAA’s Environmental Impact Study process, and the agency considered environmental benefits the project is expected to bring, according to Crow’s letter.

“The FAA estimates the project will save 0.6 million gallons — $1.8 million — of fuel and cause an estimated 5.4 thousand metric ton drop in carbon emissions,” Crow’s letter states.

But Brinkman questioned the effect on the metro area’s quality of life, citing, for example, Littleton’s South Platte Park.

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February 21, 2019F

Colorado Democrats push changes to presidential electors

BY JAMES ANDERSON ASSOCIATED PRESS

Following Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential victory over an opponent who won 3 million more votes, Colorado’s Democrat-controlled Legislature is fast-tracking a bill to join other states in casting presidential electoral votes for the winner of the national popular vote.

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“What is the cost … when you’ve got a 900-acre park that has over 250 types of birds that come in and out? (What about) people who have large parcels with animals?” Brinkman said.

In her letter to the noise roundtable, Christman expressed concern that a new flight path could negatively impact school children, cause sleep disturbance and decrease the value of homes.

A study in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, released last year, examined the impact of a NextGen flight-pattern change for New York’s LaGuardia Airport and determined that such systems could cause “serious health conditions for the overflown communities.”

It also pointed to previous research that links high levels of aircraft noise

Republicans fiercely oppose the bill, which has cleared Colorado’s Senate and was approved by a House committee Feb. 12. They argue Senate Bill 19042 subverts an Electoral College that the Founding Fathers created to ensure smaller states don’t get trampled when it comes to choosing a U.S. president.

Colorado would join 11 states and the District of Columbia in the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. The

campaign was launched after Democrat Al Gore lost the 2000 election to Republican George W. Bush despite winning more votes.

Currently, citizens voting for president are choosing electors from the political parties. The college has 538 electors, corresponding to the number of seats held by states in the U.S. Senate and House plus three votes allotted to the District of Columbia.

The interstate compact would go into effect once it has enough states with a collective 270 electoral votes — the number needed to elect a president.

Compact members, including giants California (55 electoral votes) and New York (29), currently have 172 electors.

Colorado, with nine, would give it 181.

If a presidential candidate won the

to development of cardiovascular disease and anxiety. But the New York study noted it only considered one route in one city and shouldn’t be taken as a blanket assessment of flightpath changes.

The FAA has said small numbers of aircraft would use the proposed BRNKO path, but that isn’t the only Centennial Airport route that may see changes, and another new route, the PINNR path, also appears to put traffic over, broadly, the Englewood-Littleton area, according to FAA maps.

Brinkman also guessed that businesses also could see drawbacks from frequent plane descents. Some in the business community have expressed concern to the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce, said Robert Golden, chamber president.

The chamber “shares the same concerns that our local municipalities and Centennial Airport have raised,” Golden said. We “encourage the FAA to listen to our cities, local airports and

most importantly, the citizens.”

Andrea Suhaka, an alternate representative on the noise roundtable, said she’s concerned the plan will bring aircraft noise over thousands more people who live along the East Arapahoe Road corridor.

“Absolutely no one thinks Metroplex is a good idea,” Suhaka said.

In the next two weeks, the airport received more noise complaints than it had in all the previous year. Residents said flights were too frequent and rattled windows and doors in their homes. Some said they had trouble sleeping, having conversations outside or feeling comfortable indoors without earmuffs. In response, the FAA held a public meeting that drew 400 attendees and hundreds of comments. The court ruled the FAA failed to properly notify the city and ordered it to work with Phoenix on a more collaborative process.

The lion’s share of increased air traffic over Phoenix’s historic areas and parks was by jets, whereas larger planes have less presence at Centennial Airport. But Centennial Airport still received noise complaints from 362 households from January through November 2018, according to airport data.

The FAA has been in contact with local officials in metro Denver — unlike in Phoenix — but Olislagers said communities must also be given adequate opportunity to be heard and to have legitimate concerns be addressed and, if necessary, mitigated.

It’s important for the public to know the project is the FAA’s, not Centennial Airport’s, Olislagers said.

Olislagers hopes the Metroplex process can be a model for true engagement and “not merely checking boxes,” the airport’s letter read.

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‘Not just checking boxes’ Centennial Airport sits east of I-25, just south of Centennial, on land in unincorporated Arapahoe and Douglas counties. The airport has retained legal counsel with “significant expertise in aircraft noise issues,” Olislagers said.

“However, we want to avoid litigation,” Olislagers said. “We just want the FAA to do what is legally required of them and point that out if necessary.”

A letter the airport sent the FAA in June 2017 argued that the agency isn’t following its own rules, by evaluating the potential effects of the Metroplex plan separately from the area navigation, or RNAV, change to local airspace in 2013.

That change affected Centennial Airport’s flight paths, but only slightly and “not to any material degree,” Olislagers said. Denver International Airport did not respond for comment on how RNAV changed its flight paths, and the airport has not taken a position on the Metroplex plan, said Emily Williams, DIA spokeswoman.

Centennial Airport’s letter also said the FAA’s carrying out separately of the analysis of high-altitude changes and lower-altitude routes violates the agency’s rules, adding that highaltitude changes will result in altered lower-altitude routes, too.

“Those changes will have the potential for far greater impacts to communities,” the letter read. “As the FAA should have learned from experience with Metroplex implementation (elsewhere), these changes can result in considerable community disruption and controversy.”

The letter urges the agency to conduct its environmental analysis with more rigor than the minimum standards mandate, if “the FAA is to avoid the firestorm that has been created” in places where it implemented Metroplex with minimal analysis, like Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and Phoenix.

In Phoenix, the FAA put new routes into effect in September 2014 and did not share its environmental conclusions with airport management until the day before the routes were to go into effect, according to a 2017 U.S. Court of Appeals case. Before implementation, the agency had only spoken with low-level employees in the city’s Aviation Department.

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DIA, airlines ‘big dogs’ The proposed BRNKO route appears to be intended to move Centennial Airport’s traffic out of the way of DIA’s, Olislagers said.

DIA and “the airlines are the big dogs, and Centennial Airport plays second fiddle,” Olislagers said. “We get that.”

But under the new path, aircraft flying to Centennial Airport would fly longer distances, burning more fuel and adding to carbon emissions while the airlines receive the benefit of reduced fuel burn and emissions, Olislagers said.

The suggested corridor along the foothills, toward the south metro area, is heavily traveled by all types of aircraft, and pilots have expressed concerns over jets and small airplanes crossing in a very tight area, he added.

Candace Moon, a Centennial city councilmember and representative on the airport’s noise roundtable, said it’s a waiting game to see how the proposal might affect communities. More information may come out in the FAA’s public workshops this spring, where public comment will be taken.

“Until they make a final decision,” Moon said, “it’s really hard to say.”

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February 21, 2019

Hotel proposed for site near downtown Littleton Texas developer wants to build extended-stay lodging at Santa Fe and Prince

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

If a Texas development group gets its way, an extended-stay hotel could be coming to the downtown Littleton area.

Pure Strike Development, based in Bryan, Texas, has submitted plans to the city to build a five-story, 120-room Woodspring Suites hotel at 5280 South Santa Fe Drive — a vacant lot just northeast of the intersection of Santa Fe and Prince Street.

The hotel would feature “an inviting lobby and guest area, fitness room and guest laundry facility,” according to a letter of intent sent to the city from Pure Strike partner Pete Kramer in December 2017. The rooms would feature full kitchens, the letter says.

“As a limited service property, our guests would be going off-site for dining, bars, nightlife, etc.,” the letter continues. Pure Strike formally submitted their plans to the city in August 2018.

The plans conform to the 1.6-acre

other hotels Pure Strike owns, but told council at the Jan. 15 meeting. site’s zoning and therefore do not said the total is “less than 10.”

“We have implemented multiple require public hearings before apKramer would not say if all the design requests the city made. We proval, said city Planning Manager company’s other hotels are Woodchanged the entire exterior to match Mike Sutherland. Though the site spring Suites. the downtown neighborhood.” lies within the B-3 zoning district “I don’t know what that matters,” Mayor Debbie Brinkman said the and therefore is not subject to height Kramer said. extension of the design standards limitations, city staff have expressed The hotel could prove a boon was not necessarily in direct reconcern over the project’s height, to downtown, said Greg Reinke, sponse to the hotel proposal, but Sutherland said. president of the “We’re looking at how it fits into the the plans did draw the Historic Downcity’s attention. neighborhood,” Sutherland said. town Littleton “It was essentially an City staff could deny the current Merchants Asoversight when we cresite plan and request a new one, sociation. ated the standards that Sutherland said, though Pure Strike “We’re trying we left that area out,” could request an appeal — which to bring in tourBrinkman said. “It’s would trigger a public hearing. ism, and tourists easy to miss a block.

“We still need to complete our need places to We want to protect and review, though,” Sutherland said. “I stay,” Reinke can’t really say what we’ll do until we preserve that area.” said. “We don’t The proposal has have the full picture.” have anyplace undergone intense City council added the parcel to the to put people. scrutiny and preparaarea covered by the city’s Downtown tion, said Kramer, the Design Standards at its Jan. 15 meetYou’ve got hotels Pure Strike partner. ing. The standards mandate aestheton County Line “There’s a lot that has ics and design elements in keeping Pete Kramer, and Wadsworth, to be ironed out and with the architectural vernacular of but we’ve got spokesman for Pure 22 bars and revised as additional downtown. information comes in,” However, the ordinance included Strike Development restaurants in Kramer said. “I wish a clause exempting the hotel plans downtown, and the process was faster, from the design standards, though we want people but that’s how these the standards would kick in if Pure to come visit Strike wanted to expand the hotel at a projects go.” them.”

The Denver area is home to three later date.

Brinkman said she’s skeptical of other Woodspring Suites hotels, acStill, the move prompted backlash the plans. cording to an internet search. Room from Pure Strike, which sent repre“I think that there are areas of sentative Rachel Burkhart to speak to rates range from $60 to $80 a night, Littleton where a very nice boutique according to the company’s reservacouncil. hotel would be appropriate,” Brinktions page.

“What we need from the city at the man said. “Do I think Woodspring is Kramer would not say how many moment is consistency,” Burkhart that? No, I don’t.”

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Murders of teen couple 19 years ago still unsolved Investigators, friends want justice for Nick Kunselman and Stephanie Hart

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

It’s been 19 years since 15-year-old Nick Kunselman and his girlfriend, 16-year-old Stephanie Hart, were gunned down in a Subway sandwich shop at Pierce Street and Coal Mine Avenue in the early hours of Feb. 14, 2000.

No arrests were ever made in the case, and investigators are still hunting their killer.

“Their families and the community still want answers,” said Elias Alberti, a homicide investigator with the Jefferson County Sheriff ’s Office. “We’re

hoping somebody knows something and is ready to come forward.”

Kunselman and Hart’s memories remain fresh in the minds of their former classmates from Columbine High School, where the pair were sophomores.

“They were such down-to-earth people — very easy to like,” recalled Tara Andersen, who was in the same grade, and said she was close friends with the pair.

The murders were a devastating blow to a community still reeling from the massacre at the school just 10 months earlier, Andersen said.

“Everyone was still in shock,” Andersen, a Littleton resident, said. “It was like a kick in the gut.”

Hart had a caring soul, remembered James Helms, who was also close to the couple.

“Steph sought out the outcasts and made them feel loved,” said Helms,

Nick Kunselman, left, and his girlfriend Stephanie Hart were killed in the early hours of Valentine’s Day of 2000 at a Subway restaurant at Pierce and Coal Mine.

Investigators are still seeking their killer, 19 years later.

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who lives in south Jefferson County.

Andersen and Helms fondly recalled hanging out with the couple, playing hacky sack, cruising around town and listening to music.

“Stephanie loved Marilyn Manson, Pink Floyd and Bob Marley,” Helms said. “Nick was more about (the band)

Slipknot and watching ‘Fear Factor.’

They were cool kids. They didn’t deserve to die like that.”

Kunselman worked at the Subway, which sits just west of Littleton, less SEE MURDERS, P9

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than a mile south of Columbine High School. He was closing up the shop the night of Feb. 13, 2000, according to Colorado Bureau of Investigation cold case files. Hart came to keep him company while he closed.

A coworker driving by the shop in the early hours of Valentine’s Day noticed the lights still on and stopped to check it out, according to case files.

They saw a man leaving the scene, and shortly after found the pair dead inside.

The man was described as about 5 feet 8 inches tall and white, with blond hair, according to case files.

The case has drawn thousands of tips over the years, said Alberti, the investigator, but none have led to an arrest. Investigators have held some details from the public, such as whether money was taken from the shop, Alberti said, in order to verify

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“People Call 720-913-7867. might not think those little things are important, but often cases are put together with a lot of little things,” Alberti said.

Kunselman and Hart were laid to rest side-by-side in the Mt. Lindo Cemetary above Highway 285, visible from far and wide for its large lit-up cross.

Helms said he doesn’t like to drive by the Subway where his friends died, but when he looks up at the mountains at night and sees the cross shining, he thinks of them.

“They loved each other,” Helms said, “and they died together.”

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Jefferson County homicide investigator Elias Alberti said detectives have followed thousands of tips in the case, none of which have yet led to an arrest. information, Alberti said.

The killer’s trail went cold in 2000, in part due to a shortage of information, Alberti said.

“There weren’t a lot of people talking about their theories,” Alberti said.

“Was the killer — or killers — coming

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Families share memories of couple killed in crash

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Ryan Carter, 27, and Jayne Davicsin, 25, were killed in the early hours of Feb. 6 when a woman fleeing police crashed into their

car at the intersection of Santa Fe Drive and Mineral Avenue in Littleton, authorities say.

Deanna Bixby, 20, was driving a stolen Mitsubishi as she fled from pursuing officers, according to the Douglas County Sheriff ’s

The sheriff ’s office is performing an internal review of its car chase policy and of deputies’ actions the night of the crash, Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock said at a Feb. 7 press conference.

Office. Bixby, who was injured in the crash, has been charged with two counts of vehicular homicide and multiple other crimes, according to court records. Bixby is being held at the Douglas County Jail on a $1 million bond.

Jayne Davicsin loved surfing, roller coasters

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

J Ryan Carter, right, with his mom and dad Tracy and Rod Carter, in a recent Christmas photo. Carter, 27, was killed in a car wreck by a woman fleeing police on Feb. 6. Rod and Tracy said their son was quiet and loving.

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Ryan Carter was ‘miracle’ only child

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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yan Carter’s parents called him their “miracle baby.”

Ryan’s mom Tracy was 35 when he was born, following years of fertility treatments.

His due date was Christmas, but

he arrived 10 days early.

“He was our Christmas gift,” Tracy said. “The best gift we ever had.”

Ryan, 27, was killed in the early hours of Feb. 6, when a woman allegedly fleeing from police hit his car at Mineral Avenue and Santa SEE CARTER, P11

ayne Davicsin was 25 when she died, but to her stepdad Frank Costello, she’ll always be a little girl.

Davicsin was killed in the early hours of Feb. 6 when a woman fleeing police crashed into a car driven

by Ryan Carter, whom Davicsin had recently begun dating. Carter was also killed in the wreck.

“As far as I’m concerned, she’ll always be 10,” Costello said from his Littleton home. “She never just entered a room — it was like she came in banging a bass drum and cymbals and blowing a kazoo.”

Davicsin was raised in New Jersey, and enjoyed the exciting side of life.

“She grew up surfing,” Costello said. “Her grandfather taught her. She was in judo — she was a pretty girl who could roll with the best of them. She loved roller coasters, too — she went every chance she got. She rode every ride.”

Davicsin came into Costello’s life when she was just 5 years old, and she was skeptical of her new stepdad at first.

“She was just a tiny little thing, but she was measuring me up,” Costello said. “I’ll never forget the day I first gained her trust. I took her to the supermarket, and we had to cross the street. At the corner, I looked down put my Frank Costello, and hand out, and Jayne’s stepfather she looked me up and down, and put her hand in mine.

We crossed the street holding hands, and from then on we were bonded.”

Davicsin loved animals, Costello said, and adored toting around her

‘For the last month or so, there was a lot of talk about Ryan.’

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Fe Drive in Littleton. Jayne Davicsin, 25, was also killed in the wreck. Davicsin and Carter had recently begun dating.

In their tidy tract home not far from the intersection where he died, Ryan’s parents Tracy and Rod sat surrounded by photos of their son — their only child — and recalled the joy he brought them. Beside them sat a wilting purple hyacinth that Ryan had brought home from his job at King Soopers just days before he died.

“He was adored from the moment we knew he existed,” Rod said.

The trio moved to Colorado from Wisconsin in 1996, drawn like so many by Western life. Tracy and Rod shared memories of Ryan’s childhood, filled with camping and fishing trips.

Rod, a traveling salesman, loved taking young Ryan on the road with him, to trade shows around the West.

“He was really into the Pokemon card game, and everywhere we went,

I’d find a tournament, and Ryan would just show up and beat guys in their 20s and 30s,” Rod said.

In 2002, Tracy said, Ryan made it to an international Pokemon competition in Seattle — but was embarrassed when he finished in second place.

“They gave him this Pokemon backpack, and he wouldn’t take it to school,” Tracy said.

Ryan graduated from Heritage High School in 2010, and stayed home as he watched friends go off to college. He started working at King Soopers in 2015, and received quick promotions, and most recently was a produce manager at a store on Colorado Boulevard.

The last time they spoke, Tracy asked Ryan about his new girlfriend, and asked if she might be “the one.”

Ryan was coy and cagey, she said.

Rod and Tracy are still struggling to conceive of what their future will bring.

“There’ll be no wedding,” Tracy said. “There’ll be no grandkids.”

They’re still trying to say goodbye to their miracle baby.

“Ryan was a gift we got to enjoy for a little while,” Tracy said.

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blind, deaf pug named Daisy.

Davicsin moved to Colorado in her senior year in high school, and got a cosmetology degree at Emily Griffith High School. Davicsin’s mother still lives on the East Coast.

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rator too, he said.

Davicsin was excited about her new relationship with Carter, but hadn’t yet brought her boyfriend over to meet her stepdad.

“For the last month or so, there was a lot of talk about Ryan,” Costello said.

“But I’m a typical papa bear. I wasn’t always so nice to her boyfriends. She was a pretty girl, you know?”

Costello said some of Davicsin’s ashes will be scattered on the New Jersey seashore where she used to ride the waves.

For his family, Costello said, “it’s time to heal.”

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VOICES

And now, in the great tradition of newspaper haiku contests

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aybe the time of the year, and a series of snows, contributed to the haiku contest’s success.

Winter, someone said, “forms our character and brings out our best.”

I hoped for a dozen entries. I received more than 70, and they arrived day after day for weeks.

Like traditional haiku, they were predominantly about nature. Some were romantic. Some were clever beyond, well, words.

I heard from the youngest reader ever to acknowledge one of my columns: 14-year-old Legend High School poet Lucy Bastian. Her entry came in on little cat feet.

“Great big shining eyes / Stealthily creeping towards me / Teeny paws, sharp claws.”

My 80-year-old former, Ohio high school English teacher entered, but slipped in an extra syllable, and was blue-penciled for it, as she once blue-penciled me.

It would “pain” Michael F. King, he said, to capitalize the first letter of each line.

His haiku was capital: “deep in the woods / rumor of a newborn creek / whispered by the breeze.”

Bill Bailey entered this gem (and five others): “Three English buddies / Row the Thames on holiday / With

QUIET DESPERATION

Montmorency.”

At the bottom of his email, he attached two double dactyls.

What’s a double dactyl? Please: Look it up.

The definition exceeds my grasp.

Here’s one of his: “Patience and discipline / Wisdom and diligence / OmphaloCraig Marshall skeptical / Easing of strife.”

Smith “Omphaloskeptical” is the “contemplation of one’s navel as an aid to meditation.”

A blue ribbon goes to Teresa Crane.

“Pearl-strung spider’s web / Bright morning dew drops glisten / Glory, suspended.”

And to Virginia Winnen. “Brother Sun, wise friend / Call me back to life again / Rise up with me now.”

And to Ann Burdick. “Equanimity / In the face of all that is / Stirred but not shaken.”

And to Wade Livingstone. “I prefer spring snow / There is no malice in it / just evanescence.”

Gold medals: Mary Rowley, Eva Perry, Zach Walz, Naoma Caldwell, Stephanie Young, Anne McWhite, Steven Winterstein, Annette Avery, Rebekah Holmes,

MORE ABOUT TWO WRITERS Tarra Mahannah Tonya “Tarra” Mahannah is a Boulder-area native who lives in Arvada. She is a self-employed IT consultant, artist, and writer, and states, “I am a lover of languages, grammar, and finding humor and meaning in our human existence.”

Bill Bailey Bill Bailey is a retired engineer who also lives in Arvada.

He enjoys flying radio-controlled planes and making videos of them. He said, “I love making puns, haiku, Teresa Gurth, Angelika White, Kristin Prevedel, sisters Jennifer and Sharon Rahn, and Diana Kubec.

Kubec referred to a robin’s eggs as “Ovate cyan jewels.”

Brett Ganyard’s haiku was Number One With a Bullet.

“Sam Cooke’s last words were: / (last words aren’t always famous) / “Lady, you shot me.”

Susie Sigman has written more than 100 “sad, funny, or poignant” haiku for

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR A poor, partisan move In the midst of working feverishly to ensure that no one’s vote counts concerning state tax increases (incessant attacks on TABOR), our Democrat state legislators have come up with a plan to change the way Colorado’s electoral votes are awarded in order to “make every vote count.”

Apparently awarding Colorado’s nine electoral votes to the presidential candidate winning the most votes here hasn’t been working, so the Senate Democrats have come together and approved a scheme (SB 19) to correct this problem.

The solution is to potentially award our nine electoral votes to the candidate that voters in other, more populous states prefer, which coincidentally are majority Democrat. Colorado’s national influence in the presidential race would then drop

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to near zero. The real possibility that Colorado’s electoral votes might go to a presidential candidate other than Colorado’s majority choice is presumably OK since that choice might not be a Democrat; especially if they succeed in making this proposal law.

Generously assuming that the real goal is to “make every vote count” one would think a more equitable proposal would be to split the electoral votes as Nebraska and Maine do — or amend the U.S. Constitution, but apparently that doesn’t advance the real goal. Our state Democrats need to explain how this proposal benefits our state instead of them just looking like tools of the national party..

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divorced women, and she has even recited haiku about single parenting on stage.

Sigman’s entry was one of her goodhumored ones: “I turned the heat on / Yeah, it’s still early season / The joys of divorce!”

Tarra Mahannah’s name is a poem in itself. Her haiku would get a trophy if there were one.

“Heart this keeps bolder / Though skiing begets land love / Brew captures in gold.”

Good? It gets better.

She said, “Read it backwards.”

“Golden captures brew / Loveland begets skiing. Though / Boulder keeps this heart.”

Mahanna’s frontwards-backwards entry surpassed my greatest expectations.

Thank you to everyone who entered.

Look for “Haiku II” in January 2020.

Another one of Bill Bailey’s haiku was as good as it gets, and it deserves to be seen as a true haiku, one line above another above another.

“Glowing Cheshire smile A giant fingernail’s clip The young moon returns” Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@ comcast.net.

Getting motivated when we have become demotivated

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WINNING ere we are, several weeks WORDS into the New Year. But where exactly are we? Are we on track with our goals and resolutions? Are we still headed to the gym?

Is our personal time being preserved? Have we stayed the course on our diet? Is our commitment Michael Norton that we made to ourselves to quit smoking or drinking too much even stronger now than it was when we first started? Are we in full pursuit of our goals and dreams?

Or, have we lost our motivation? It happens and happens to the best of us

and the rest of us. And it can happen so quickly that we are right back to where we started. And we very comfortably get settled back into our comfort zone before we even know it.

And when that happens, how do we motivate ourselves through the demotivating feelings? Well the first thing is we must do is remember the “why” behind the “what.” Why did we set this goal in the first place? Why were we trying to break this habit? Why are we trying to improve our situation or become better in some area of our life? Once we can remember the “why” we usually get back to the “what” and “how” part of meeting and exceeding our goals.

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‘Black swans’ in your financial plan

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black swan is something rare and unusual. In economic terms, it is defined as an unpredictable or unforeseen event, typically one with extreme consequences. Investors spend a lot of time and worry about when another black swan will occur, such as 2008. But rarely do people consider other exceptional circumstances that could equally impact them besides what happens with the stock market.

Federal employees just recently encountered a black swan with the government shutdown. Not many people take a federal job and worry about their employment. Perhaps this is why you heard about thousands of people on the news that were not prepared to go 35 days without a paycheck. I am certainly not condoning a government shutdown, just noting the lack of preparedness many people face.

There are hundreds of black swan examples in life. Death, disability, and

diseases, especially at a young age, are some obvious ones. It is virtually impossible to plan for every event, so identifying what you can prepare for and knowing what you can’t is the crux of every good financial plan.

The first thing your financial adviser is Patricia Kummer typically going to recommend is a financial safety net or emergency reserves. The amount is usually three to six months of living expenses depending on your situation. This is money that is not invested, but in reserve in a secure and liquid account. Although these reserves often do not generate interest, that is not the purpose of these funds. The purpose is to be readily available to you for a black swan event, including the stock market kind.

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Regardless of your current age, you know you are going to die at some point. Hopefully you are never sick or disabled, but you will die. Yet millions of people have not prepared for their death and are grossly underinsured.

This is an example of what you can plan for. You can create an estate plan, leaving instructions to your family and your heirs. You can keep your personal representative informed of your financial situation and other prudent facts that maybe only you know. You can purchase the right amount of life insurance your financial plan calls for.

It is important to continually review and assess these provisions as well in relation to your personal situation.

Likewise, regardless of how sophisticated of an investor you are, there will likely be times when you wish you weren’t invested. The answer is not to do nothing, in my opinion, it is to build a portfolio that can help withstand a black swan event. By doing so, the

foundation of this portfolio can serve as your emergency fund and you can build other assets on top of that base, perhaps starting with the most conservative investments and adding layers for longer-term goals. That long-term money can help take the brunt of a black swan event, and your short-term money can help outlast possible declines and recovery periods. This way can help you get the benefit of earning power if in a well-diversified portfolio without jeopardizing the ability to keep up with future inflation.

No one can predict the future. But we can identify what things we have control over and take care of those first.

When you have your basic needs covered, the chances you will survive the unknowns are now greatly increased.

Patricia Kummer has been a Certified Financial Planner and a fiduciary for over 30 years and is managing director for Mariner Wealth Advisors, a Registered Investment Adviser. Please visit www. marinerwealthadvisors.com for more information.

OBITUARIES STRAW

Henry Fenno Straw

July 9, 1928 – February 6, 2019

Henry Fenno Straw, 90, of Burnet, Texas, passed away with family surrounding him and singing songs of his faith, on February 6, 2019. He was born to Fenno Warren and Vivian Grace (Sutton) Straw on July 9, 1928 in Gatesville, Texas.

Working in the oilfields as a roughneck, tool pusher, driller, field engineer, regional engineer and putting himself through school and receiving his bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering from the University of Texas, Henry went to work for Texaco where he spent the next forty-two years in the oil and gas industry. In his years at Texaco, he became the vice president of alternative energy before he retired. He was a member of the Longhorn Band while at the University of Texas. Henry was a member of the American Society for Mining and Metallurgy and Exploration.

A member of the Texas Exes and a member of the Highland Lakes United Methodist Church. He was a diehard University of Texas Longhorn and a

Denver Broncos fan.

Henry loved his family very much and to him family was everything.

He delighted in taking care of Mom and the kids! His greatest wish was to make it to his ninetieth birthday. He loved to hunt, hike, fish and ride horses in some of the most beautiful places on this earth and was able to work and travel extensively from the deserts of Saudi Arabia to the rain forests of South America. Henry has met many friends and acquaintances all along the way with his wife of sixty-six years. After retiring to Burnet, Henry enjoyed watching the hummingbirds and the deer and other wildlife on his property that has a creek that flows into Lake Buchanan. By far it was not the same as seeing the “South Ridge”

SULLIVAN

Marge Virginia Sullivan 9/30/1929 - 1/21/2019

Marge Virginia Sullivan, age 90, passed away on January 21, 2019 in Littleton, CO. Margie was born September 30, 1929 in West Monroe, Louisiana.

She is survived by her two children, James E. Sullivan, Littleton, CO and Karen Esposito, Shelburne,

VT; grandson, Andrew C. Esposito, Shelburne, VT: niece, Jean G. McAllister, Denver, CO, and other nieces and nephews in the West Monroe Area.

Please visit www.ellisfamilyservices.com for more information.

every morning but was great substitute.

He was a true believer in the Word and was looking forward to seeing his Mother and his brothers again.

Henry is survived by his wife, Margaret, daughters, Sheila Stewart and her husband Michael of Lake Victor, Texas, Cynthia Jarrett and her husband Dean of Midland, Texas, son, Henry “Scooter” F. Straw, Jr. of Colorado Springs, Colorado, grandchildren, Geoffrey Straw, Parker Jarrett, Chace Jarrett, Micah Jarrett, Brooks Jarrett, Katie Slack, Korie Stewart, Rebecca Stewart, and Toni Stewart, and three great grandchildren. Numerous nieces and nephews and countless friends also survive.

Henry is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Fenno “Jack” Straw

and Harry George Straw.

A visitation is planned from 4:006:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Putnam Funeral Home, 145 Texas Avenue, Kingsland, Texas 78639.

A funeral service is planned for 11:00 A.M., Thursday, February 14, 2019 at the Highland Lakes United Methodist Church, 8303 Ranch Rd 1431, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609. Reverend Grady Roe will officiate. An online register can be found at www.PutnamCares. com.

Special thanks go to the caregivers that are now a part of our family, Carla, Toni, Jeannie, Patsy, Teri and Rose and to Seton Hospice, Amy, Tim, and Penny.

Memorials can be sent to the Highland Lakes United Methodist Church, 8303 Ranch Road 1431, Buchanan Dam, Texas 78609 or your favorite animal charity.

Caring for Henry is entrusted to Putnam Funeral Home and Crematory, 145 Texas Avenue, Kingsland, Texas 78639. (325)388-0008

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New Orleans coming to life in area art crawl

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Hannah Alexander, a student at Niwot High School, won the Poetry Out Loud contest, put on by Lighthouse Writers Workshop, in 2018. Lighthouse Writers Workshop is a nonprofit literary center that’s been in Denver since 1997, according to the organization.

Its mission is to support reading and writing in Denver and beyond through year-round workshops, readings, a summer literary festival, retreats and programming that runs in its Denver location and throughout the metro area, including schools.

COURTESY OF LIGHTHOUSE WRITERS WORKSHOP

Metro area offers many venues for sharing poetry

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

epression and struggling with her identity put a roadblock in Sophia Manion’s passion for poetry, but when she walked into Blush and Blu, an LGBTQ bar on Colfax Avenue, she found her voice again.

“I was inspired when I stumbled into this open mic and was instantly welcomed by this crowd,” said Manion, 30, who lives in Denver’s Park Hill neighborhood.

The bar is just one of the wellknown spots in the Denver metro area’s poetry scene, where people of many backgrounds — and age groups — come together to hone their skills, wax reflective about the world, make connections and share their selves.

Along with displaying influence from smartphones and social media, poetry appears to be riding an upswing in popularity in the area, local aficionados say.

“Poetry is still important in our culture because it touches our hearts through the emotions behind the words,” said Alice Aldridge-Dennis,

From left, Susan Rocco-McKeel, Curtis Pierce and Alice Aldridge-Dennis take part in the Poetry Track at the Castle Rock Writers Conference “Writing-in-Progress” in 2017.

The organization has its roots in Castle Rock, but it attracts writers from all over the Front Range, according to the group.

COURTESY OF CASTLE ROCK WRITERS president of Castle Rock Writers, a regional group. “In a fast-paced world, getting in touch with our inner selves is vital to our well-being.”

Text on tech Poetry imitates life in today’s tech-fueled era, as Curtis Pierce,

vice president of the Poetry Society of Colorado, has observed. Texting, social media and cell phones appear more often lately as subject matter, Pierce said.

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irst Friday events have become a fairly routine way for art galleries and art districts to highlight the work being done by local creatives. These events are certainly something Lakewood’s 40 West Arts District has really come to embrace over the years.

But three times a year the district hosts a First Friday with a little extra something. One of the key things 40 West organizers like to consider when they’re planning the three art crawls is spectacle, and what better spectacle is there COMING bring a bit of ATTRACTIONS to the joy and music of Mardi Gras to Lakewood?

40 West’s New Orleans Style Street Party will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 1.

The event will be throughout the district but the Clarke Reader hub will be the 40 West Arts Gallery, 1560 Teller St. “Our Art Crawls are like First Fridays on steroids,” said Liz Black, executive director of the arts district. “We like to consider all types of art and the best ways for people to explore that art.”

The July art crawl will be circusthemed and the November crawl will be focused on Dia De Los Muertos.

The event will feature a special appearance by Denver Brass, who will be marching and performing classic New Orleans style jazz and funk throughout the district.

Attendees can follow the band as they march or do their own perusing through the district’s galleries. There will also be tarot card readers, face-painting, childfriendly activities and, of course, arts demonstrations at the galleries.

“New Orleans is such a creative hub and we wanted to bring our own flavor of that same energy here to Lakewood,” Black said. “We think it’s going to be something to see a brass band marching through the streets of Denver.”

For more information, visit www. facebook.com/40WestArtsDistrict and click on Events.

Red is the color of your loving energy For many people red is the color most connected to the feelings of love and passion.

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Watercolorist to share techniques in figure painting

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atercolorist/teacher Don Andrews will be in Littleton March 8 and 9 for a workshop on painting the figure, offered by the Heritage Fine Arts Guild at Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive.

Andrews, who lives in Bastrop, Texas, has conducted workshops throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Europe. He has published several SONYA’S books and says sucSAMPLER cessful figure painting is an exploration of color, design and paint quality … His workshop is geared to intermediate and advanced painters who are looking for a challenge. A live model will be present. See heritage-guild.com/ Sonya Ellingboe current-workshops for information on cost and equipment needed. For more about the artist: donandrewsstudio.com.

Beekeeping buzz Hudson Gardens offers beekeeping classes through the year and classes starting on March 6 are listed.

Classes are held from 6-8 p.m. in the Inn at Hudson Gardens: Pre-register at 303-797-8565, ext. 306, education@ hudsongardens,org. On March 6 will be Swarm Prevention and Spring Management. On March 13 will be Hive Startup: Installing Nucleus Hives and Package Bees. On April 10 will Honeybee Hive Inspections … followed ,by more. Hudson Gardens is at 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Admission to the gardens is free; for more information, see hudsongardens.org.

Wonderbound in Parker “Cupid’s Playground” a new production by the inventive Wonderbound Dance Company, will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23 and 2 p.m. Feb. 24 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Tickets: $22-$50. 303-805-6800. See

ential in nature, adaptable to varying environments and/or challenging to an audience. Applications for venues and volunteer inquiries may also be accessed.

Watercolor painting by Don Andrews, who will teach a workshop on figure painting March 8 and 9.

COURTESY PHOTO wonderbound.com or parkerarts.org.

Da Vinci in Denver “Leonardo da Vinci: 500 Years of Genius” opens for members on Feb. 28 at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver. It will include 70 invention replicas and information on a detailed analysis of the “Mona Lisa” and more about this amazing man who died in 1519. Special ticket required. See dmns.org.

Gretchen Rubin Douglas County Libraries will host author Gretchen Rubin, who will talk about her new book, “Outer Order, Inner Calm.” She is the author of “The Happiness Project” and other books plus the podcast “Happier With Gretchen Rubin,” at 7 p.m. on May 7 at Denver Marriott South, Lone Tree.

Tickets are on sale now at Douglas County library branches. Books will be for sale by Tattered Cover.

Fringe Festival The First Annual Denver Fringe Festival will be produced by the Colorado Theatre Guild on Sept. 20-28 at multiple venues throughout Denver’s RiNo and LoDo neighborhoods. Theater artists interested in performing need to submit an entry by March 31 at denverfringefestival.org. Preference will be given to productions that are immersive, interactive or experi-

Buntport Theater A reprise of Buntport Theater’s “The Rembrandt Room” plays through March 2 at the theater, 717 Lipan St. Performances are Thursdays to Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 24 at 3 p.m.; Monday, Feb. 25 at 9 p.m.

Tickets: buntport.com; 720-946-1388.

Eye of the Camera The 53rd Annual Eye of the Camera exhibit opens Feb. 22 and runs to March 24 at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. The concept “Evoke” was announced by the Littleton Fine Arts Board as a guiding concept. Open during museum hours.

303-795-3950. Admission free.

‘The Moors’ Arvada Center’s Black Box Repertory Company opens the Regional Premiere of “The Moors,” a dark comedy by Jen Silverstein, on Feb. 22. It will run with other Repertory Company productions through May 18. See arvadacenter.org for dates and tickets. Anthony Powell is director. Black Box performances: 7:30, Tuesdays-Saturdays, 1 p.m. Wednesdays, 2 p.m. Sundays.

Cherry Creek art The Colorado Gallery of the Arts at Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton, presents Cherry Creek District High Schools “Art in Excellence Showcase” through March 7. Closing reception March 7. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. Closing reception March 7, 5-7 p.m.

Free dinner A free community dinner will be served at First Presbyterian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd., from 6 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 26. Menu, prepared by volunteers, is a repeat favorite: Beef stew, vegetables, apple sauce, hand-held desserts.

Intriguing exhibitions coming to Denver Art Museum Postwar American design, European Old Masters among planned attractions

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In May, the Denver Art Museum will open an exhibit called “Serious Play: Design in Midcentury America.” It will feature post-World War II architecture, design and graphics from the museum’s growing collection.

Included will be an Eames Storage Unit circa 1949 — birch plywood, laminate plywood, enameled Masonite, fiberglass and enameled steel, designed by Charles and Ray Eames, perhaps the most famous of American midcentury furniture designers. Cabi-

nets like this one were far less expensive than the solid walnut or cherry cabinetry that preceded them — affordable for young families — though now they have become sought-after collector items. The museum says the colorful panels reflected Ray Eames’ admiration for painter Piet Mondrian, inspired by her time as a New York painter in the 1930s. The Eames cabinet was purchased with funds donated by a number of DAM supporters.

Not only does a large museum care for and exhibit objects, paintings and sculptures and decorative items collected during its past, but it is continually acquiring additional material to fill gaps in the collection — ancient to contemporary.

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“For example, we had a contest a few months ago, and the theme was cell phones. And there was actually some great poetry about cell phones,” said Pierce, whose nonprofit group meets in Lakewood and has monthly workshops. “You seen the movie ‘Her’? The idea of loving someone who doesn’t physically exist (came up).

“When you’re texting, you’re using short-form words ... those things are making way into writing maybe as something kind of clever.”

Manion, one of the hosts of the All OUT open mic at Blush and Blu, also sees poems that reference how people communicate via texting or social media, she said.

Aldridge-Dennis, whose group holds monthly workshops and meets at the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock, said she’s noticed other modern influences on similar writing.

“I think rap music and performance arts reflect a new way of communicating through rhyme and rhythm on social issues,” Aldridge-Dennis said. “The popularly of the musical ‘Hamilton’ attests to this. The story is about our country’s early days, but the messages are still relevant today.”

Not just teen angst Currents in the country’s political

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SHARE YOUR POETRY Venues around the Denver metro area for sharing poetry with others include: • Weekly writing workshops at Lighthouse Writers Workshop, 1515 N. Race St., Denver. See www.lighthousewriters.org or call 303-297-1185 for details and many more events.

• All OUT Open Mic Night, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Blush and Blu, 1526 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. A free, 18-and-older event at the LGBTQ bar. People from all backgrounds and skill

levels are welcome to share poetry or other writing.

• Poetry Out Loud state championship by the Lighthouse Writers Workshop, 3 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Finalists from more than 20 Colorado high schools will perform pieces in front of a live audience.

• Poetry Society of Colorado’s meetings at 10 a.m. the third Saturday of each month, 909 N. Wad-

waters influence locals’ poetry, too, said Suzi Q. Smith, poet and community engagement coordinator at Lighthouse Writers Workshop.

“Most of the poets that I have been connected to locally have been politically vocal for years and continue to be so,” said Smith, whose Denver literary center holds workshops, a literary festival and programming, including in schools. “Our current political climate provides opportunity for these poets to share their work in forums that haven’t necessarily been as politically active as they are now.”

Manion’s seen political messages at Blush and Blu, the only open mic she knows of in the area with an LGBTQ focus.

sworth Blvd., Lakewood.

A workshop is offered at most meetings. See www. poetrysocietyofcolorado. org for more details.

• Castle Rock Writers’ workshops on first Monday evenings of the month, Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock.

The annual writers’ conference, with critiques, agent pitches and workshops for different types of writing, will be held Sept. 27-28.

Contact 303-521-8615 or AliceAD1951@icloud.com for more information.

“There’s a touch of the political because we’re gay,” said Manion, who identifies as transgender. But “the personal and the political are the same sometimes, like with (poems on) #MeToo,” the recent movement to discuss sexual harassment and assault.

The idea of poets as “the prophets of the time period” comes up in the writers’ world, Pierce said.

“There’s a lot of angst in the writing,” Pierce said. “People who wouldn’t normally write politically are writing politically or are just writing about what’s going on in the news.”

‘Ineffable’ asset In an era with so many media and

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So, it makes sense that the Artists on Santa Fe Gallery would take February, the month of Valentine’s Day, to celebrate the color.

“Red!” is display at the gallery, 747 Santa Fe Drive in Denver, through Monday, Feb. 25.

Members of the gallery were tapped to express themselves through the color. Visitors can enjoy a hot drink while they stroll through the gallery and working studios of 30 resident artists. According to the gallery, new work will include paintings and printmaking, ceramics, photography, sculpture and jewelry.

For more information, visit www. artistsonsantafe.com.

Degas’ dancers come to life with Ballet Ariel One of the best things about artistic inspiration is that it isn’t confined to one medium.

That’s how the work of French Impressionist Edgar Degas can inspire a show by Denver’s Ballet Ariel.

The ballet company is bringing its original creation, “Ballerina by Degas” to the Pinnacle Performing Arts Center, 1001 W. 84th Ave. in Federal Heights, at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23, the Cleo Parker Robinson Theatre, 119 Park Ave. West, at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 24 and the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes

sources of entertainment, members of the metro area’s writing scene say poetry remains relevant, even among young people.

“Mainly because it’s a steppingstone. For example, music,” Pierce said. “Often you’ll hear music and poetry are connected. So poetry is a way to get into music or other things.”

Pierce’s Poetry Society is involved in youth poetry, and he said young people tend to “graduate” to other art, like music or long-form writing, but sometimes come back to poetry.

“The popularity of poetry, it definitely is on the upswing,” said Pierce, who also volunteers for Castle Rock Writers.

Interest in poetry has increased, with people calling the group to ask where they can learn more about how to write and publish their poetry, Aldridge-Dennis said.

Andrea Dupree, program director at Lighthouse, said poetry still resonates today because of its ability to help people cope with and process their lives.

“Poetry is about transforming the things in the world that can feel chaotic and overwhelming — injustice, suffering, loss, and even joy and happiness — into something beautiful and meaningful and concrete,” Dupree said. It “adds to that ineffable warehouse of survival techniques we have in our hearts and minds. Ultimately, all art and writing are about connection. That’s something we can, all of us, use more of.”

Peak Ave. in Parker at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 28.

The show tells the story of a young dancer called Simone and her rise within the ballet company — all documented by Degas. The show aims to capture the beauty and grace of his work amid the vibrancy of the Paris art world during the 19th century, according to the company.

For tickets and more, visit www. balletariel.org/ballerinas-by-degas/.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Ella Mai at the Ogden Theatre There’s no mathematic formula for making a song a hit. It’s a mix of crafting the right kind of earworm and audiences being ready to hear it. Sometimes it takes a while for the connection to be made. Just ask Britain’s Ella Mai. Mai’s breakout single, “Boo’d Up” was released in February 2017 but it wasn’t until the spring of 2018 that the track finally really caught on. It became a smash, and her debut album was released in October of last year. It’s a wonderful collection of R&B tracks that feels both familiar and modern.

As part of her tour in support of the album, Mai will be coming to the Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave. at 8 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 25.

For tickets to this exciting new voice, head to www.ogdentheatre. com.

Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail. com.

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Busy play is delightfully illogical Silliness on stage makes for a lighthearted escape from world of reality

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Vintage Theatre looks like a large Edwardian Valentine this month, with three small stages, each draped with puffy red satin drapes.

Action in nearly 20 different scenes pops between stages, with some allcompany song and dance numbers staged on the floor in front of these nifty little windows.

The Tony-winning musical “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder,” by Robert Freedman (book and lyrics) and Steven Lutvak (music and lyrics), traces the journey of one Monty Navarro, who learns after his mother’s funeral (she had married a Castilian musician for love and the family disowned her) that there are eight relatives ahead of him and the title of Earl of Highhurst, the D’ysquith family’s top spot, with the accompanying manor house, money and lifestyle.

Hmm! Miss Shingle, a friend of his late, lamented mother, informs him of this good fortune and encourages him to go for it!

One can see a light go on in talented young actor Andy Seracuse’s eyes as

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Opening on March 2 will be an exhibit of a major donation: “British gMasterworks from the Berger Collection Educational Trust”: the largest gift of European Old Masters since the museum received the Kress Col.lection in the 1950s. Sixty-five works are included, adding to the holdings of paintings and sculptures of the 14th through 19th centuries. Artists include Gainsborough and Constable, as well as non-British artists who spent time in Britain, such as Flemish Anthony Van Dyck and Americans John Singer Sargent and Benjamin West.

In May, an exhibit called “The Light Show” will open a first segment on symbolic lights, and in June, a second part on physical light. Included will be at sculptural chandelier designed by Fred Wilson for the 2017 Istanbul Biennial, reprised from a design he first made for the Venice Biennial in 2003, called “The Way the Moon’s in Love With the Dark.”

It is crafted in black Murano glass, surrounded by clear glass lamps based on mosque lights in the Muslim tradition.

It was acquired by the modern and tcontemporary art department, as were paintings from exhibitions.

“A Little Medicine and Magic” by Julie Buffalohead, who uses storytelling narratives in her work, recently featured in “Eyes On: Julie Buffalohead,” is one of two of her works added to the museum’s well-regarded Native Arts collection.

An embroidered textile work, yet

he romps into the Monty role.

He tries to ro“A Gentleman’s mance blonde, Guide to Love self-centered Sibella and Murder” (Anne Jennes), who plays through seeks a rich suitor March 24 at Vintage Theatre, — she reminds him 1468 Dayton St., that there are only eight family memAurora. Perforbers in the way — mances: 7:30 and his mind kicks p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2:30 into a different gear.

This bit of sup.m. Sundays.

Tickets: vintag- preme silliness was written after someetheatre.com, 303-856-7830. one unearthed a 1907 novel by Roy HorniFree parking. man: “Israel Rank: The Autobiography of a Criminal.”

I’m happy that it made its way to the Broadway stage …

One can’t help but think of Gilbert and Sullivan’s witty look at British society as we learn of the D’Ysquiths’ foibles — well characterized by Lord Adalbert and chorus, singing “I Don’t Understand the Poor.”

Monty applies for a job at a D’Ysquith-run bank and is ungraciously turned down, so he begins a career of another sort.

First family member to depart is an elderly clergyman, who clumsily climbs the church tower to show it to Monty. Then we have the unfortunate beekeeper, pursued across stage many times by a swarm …

IF YOU GO

IF YOU GO The Denver Art Museum is between 12th and 14th avenues just west of Broadway in downtown Denver. The Hamilton Building is open seven days a week and the North (Gio Ponti) Building is closed for remodeling until 2021.

Address: 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. Hours vary, members admitted free, children free, other pay admission fee. Parking garage is on 12th Avenue, just west of Broadway. another art form, the Tillett tapiz, is a 100-foot length of handspun cotton cloth, embroidered with vignettes telling of the Spanish conquest of Mexico, by British-born American designer Leslie Tillett. It records moments of Cortez’s conquest and the death of emperor Montezuma II and is added to the New World collection.

The 2019 exhibits follow a dynamic 2018. In spring and summer of 2018, visitors enjoyed an exhibit called “Drawn to Glamour: Fashion Illustrations by Jim Howard.” Howard, who was nationally recognized for his skill, provided illustration of current fashions that were used for department stores’ newspaper advertising. Howard, now a Denver metro area resident, included drawings of accessories as well and donated his works to the museum for its permanent collection.

From another time and place came donations for the Asian Department.

Justine Kirk donated Chines artworks in memory of her mother, Justine Sarkisian Rodriguez and her uncle, H. Medill Sarkisian: a Tang Dynasty (618907 AD) sculpture of Guanyin, as well as vases and bowls from the Kangxi period (1662-1722).

Brandon Bill, who plays all the D’Ysquith family members and Andy Seracuse, who is Monty Navarro in the comedic “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” at Vintage Theatre through March 24.

PHOTO BY RACHEL GRAHAM “Poison in My Pocket,” Monty warbles with Miss Barley and Asquith Jr. At times, Monty and the audience visit the D’Ysquith manor house (the center stage) with its stone walls and framed portraits of wigged predecessors — wait — did that couple just speak?

Director Bernie Cardell’s staging throughout is clever and hilarious — pay close attention or you may miss some bit of silliness.

Actor Brandon Bill takes on the yeoman job of portraying almost all the D’Ysquith family members, including Lady Hyacinth, who is encouraged to

travel off to Egypt. Monty hints of a need for a “modern-day Cleopatra …”

He also remarks aside that a revolution is underway.

Female family member Phoebe D’Ysquith (Katie Jackson) is attracted to Monty and warbles that she’s decided to marry him — adding another complication to Monty’s scene — which doesn’t flap him a bit!

Readers who decide to head over to the Vintage Theatre in Aurora will want to abandon logic and just sit back and chuckle as this totally entertaining saga unfolds in its first Denver production.

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Woman’s writing gives insight into world of combat service Kristine Otero is Army veteran who was deployed twice as machine gunner in Iraq

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A slim volume called “Still Coming Home,” an anthology of written works by local military veterans, grew out of the Denver Veterans Writing Workshop, which started in 2014. It was inspired by former Chairman Will Adams of the National Endowment for the Humanities, a Vietnam veteran and philosophy Otero scholar.

“Explore the experience of war through the lens of the humanities,” he suggested. Can a veteran truly come home? Writing can help, Adams said.

Veterans Jason Arment and Stephen Dunn asked Colorado Humanities for assistance with starting the Denver workshop in 2016. Because Colorado Humanities had recently been awarded an Arts in Society grant, funded by the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation, Colorado Creative Industries and

the Hemera Foundation (Boulder), it was able to say yes, and the workshop started in 2016.

Centennial resident Kristine Otero has regularly attended the once-amonth Sunday afternoon sessions and plans to continue. Her memory piece in “Still Coming Home” is called “Out of Death: The Birth of a Combat Veteran.” It pushes into a reader’s mind and stays there.

We met for coffee and conversation recently.

Writing is what Otero needs to do, and a memoir of her war experiences is in process. She also is submitting short pieces regularly to 0-Dark-Thirty, an online magazine for the military, and elsewhere. Otero served on active duty with the Army from 2003-07, then in the Texas National Guard until 2010, when she was honorably discharged. She has an undergraduate degree in psychology from Liberty University and has started on a master’s degree in public administration through American Military University.

Her piece begins: “Prior to joining the Army, I existed as an extroverted, irresponsible girl of 22. I will refer to her as `she’ because we don’t have much in common except our shell … She was desperate, grasping at anything that would hold her long enough to trap her and save her from her life. A contractual obligation to the Army did just that.”

And more …

“To be able to hide in the middle of a

do know that very little of our thinking translates over to mundane life after combat. Almost immediately, I realized I operated in a fight-or-flight mode all the time. I operate in crisis mode all the time, but to the outside world it comes across as neurotic, a little obsessive-compulsive... In my PTSD brain, if everything is life or death, there is no room for error, no in-between. Days must be regimented and follow a routine, a predetermined plan, and executed as if my survival depends on it …”

To her family, it seems “dramatic and unreasonable …”

As we spoke, Otero would periodically relax a bit, smile and speak happily of her fiancée and upcoming marriage — a wedding celebration at the beautiful Arvada Center is planned, and focus on that brings a change in her face and eyes. Close Army friends from across the country plan to be here with her — and Joey Otero will be her bridesmaid!

Contributors to the anthology have appeared at several locations in the area to share stories with an audience, including The Bookbar in Berkley.

Also included is the Colorado Photographic Arts Center at 1070 Bannock St., where those who completed a 2018 Veterans Photographic Workshop series have exhibited work.

Otero and others will appear at March 2 at Ross Branch Library, 305 Milwaukee St., in Cherry Creek.

group only made me stronger.”

The articulate Otero, who is 5 feet tall and very slender — but all muscle — lived in Germany for a couple years and was deployed to Iraq twice as a machine gunner. A machine gun fortunately broke down into three pieces so she was able to get it mounted without assistance. “By the time we deployed to Iraq, my world was so small that all I could see were the front and rear gun trucks — of the convoy. Nothing else mattered.”

“Misogyny, sexism, gender inequality — it all exists in the military, but I tried not to let it affect me. For females, for me, this meant I had to try harder at everything. I had to prove I was big enough, strong enough and tough enough mentally … My NCOs joked about selling me to the local nationals for a goat and two tomatoes.

I only wanted one of the tomatoes …

“My battle buddy Joey Otero and I decided we loved each other enough to get married so that we could at least be together for the next few years, versus being stationed in separate places.

Knowing I was lesbian, we agreed our marriage would be a partnership of two best friends, willing to try their hardest for each other.”

She credits him with saving her life. (They are no longer married, but remain close friends.)

“Having each other made the transition into the civilian world less shocking … Although I don’t know for sure where problems begin for veterans, I

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popular vote but not the electoral vote, electors from compact states would pool their votes for the national popular vote winner — whether or not that candidate won those individual states.

“Every vote in the national popular vote is equal. Every vote matters,’’ Democratic Mike Foote, the bill’s Senate sponsor, argued during Senate debate.

“I don’t want to diminish our constituents’ voices,” said Democratic Sen. Jessie Danielson. “They’re frustrated with the current system ...”

“Why do we want to cede our voting power to the national popular vote?

To what California says? To what New York says?” countered Republican Sen. Jerry Sonnenberg. “The current system represents rural parts of the country well.”

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Senate Democrats rejected a Republican amendment to refer the issue to Colorado voters.

Republicans also argue the compact would inspire candidates to bypass smaller, rural, and often Republicanleaning states during their campaigns — and add Colorado to “flyover” territory. Advocates say it would force red states like Texas and blue states like California into campaign play.

Hillary Clinton, who won Colorado, also won 3 million more votes nationally than Trump in 2016.

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THINGS to DO

MUSIC

Inside the Orchestra’s Tiny Tots Concerts: 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, March 2 at The Falls Event Center, 8199 Southpark Ct., Littleton. Kids get truly inside the orchestra as they are seated on the floor and surrounded by a 30+ piece orchestra. This winter, take a musical walk through the four seasons. insidetheorchestra.org/ tiny-tots-events/

Americana Music Night and Military Mail to Soldiers Benefit: 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 2 at Hilltop Schoolhouse, 5748 Flintwood Road, Parker. On March 2nd at the Hilltop Schoolhouse, the Hilltop Station Band will perform Americana Music and facilitate an informal jam fest. Visitors may donate for musicians’ talent and for refreshments.

EVENTS

Black History Live Tour - Meet Maya Angelou portrayed by Becky Stone: 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 Datura St., Littleton. This living history portrayal will give insight into how Dr. Angelou wrote, and why, and reflect on her philosophy of life, which included a strong belief in the power of words. To learn more, visit coloradohumanities.org or call 303.894.7951.

Disney’s The Little Mermaid: 7 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 21, Friday, Feb. 22, Saturday, Feb. 23, Friday, March 1 and Saturday, March 2 at Highlands Ranch High School, 9375 Cresthill Lane, Highlands Ranch.

Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. Tickets are $10 at the door or you can visit hrhsthespians.com to purchase your tickets in advance, which is highly recommended.

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels: 7 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 21, Friday, Feb. 22, Saturday, Feb. 23, Thursday, Feb. 28, Friday, March 1 and Saturday, March 2, 1 p.m. Saturday, March 2 in the Mary Gill Theatre, Chaparral High School. 15655 Brookstone Dr, Parker. The Gold Honor award winning Chaparral High School Theatre Department would like to invite you to our production of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, written

by Jeffrey Lane, with music and lyrics by David Yazbek. Adult tickets are $12 and student tickets are $8. Tickets can be purchased at

this week’s TOP FIVE Spiritual Voices: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22 at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 8545 E. Dry Creek Rd., Centennial. Join Ms. Bennie L. Williams, a renowned and nationally recognized director and teacher of music, for an uplifting evening of spirituals performed by her exciting and diverse choir ensemble, Spiritual Voices.

To find out more about Good Shepherd and the Music with a Mission Concert Series, check out their website at www.gshep. org/music-with-a-mission-concert-series.

The New World and Our Own Brilliant Soloists: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Join the Littleton Symphony in this concert presenting Rimsky-Korsakov’s Capriccio Espagnol, Dvorak’s Symphony No. 5 - From the New World, and Haydn’s Sinfonia Concertante, featuring four out our principal musicians as soloists. More information available at littletonsymphony.org or by phone at 303-933-6824.

Double Feature Community Band Concert: 2 to

the door or online at seatyourself. biz/chaparralhs.

Food Drive to benefit Native American Reservation in Wake of Government Shutdown: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 23 at St. Mary’s Academy, 4545 S. University Blvd., Englewood.

The Tipi Raisers will hold a food drive for the Lakota tribe of Pine Ridge, SD. Locals are encouraged to hold their own food drives in their given communities and deliver to the collection site and can contact Maria Wischmeyer to coordinate (mboisvenue@ hotmail.com or 720-227-2579).

Under the Sea with Ariel & Friends: 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 at the Commons/Cafeteria at Highlands Ranch High School, 9375 Cresthill Lane, Highlands Ranch. Come enjoy refreshments, meet Ariel & Friends and get your picture taken with cast members.

Tickets are $5 per child at the door. Call (303) 387-2500 for more information.

La Liga Basketball: 6 to 8 p.m.

Mondays, Feb. 25, March 3, 11 and 25 at Castle Rock Elementary School, 1103 Canyon Drive, Castle Rock. Adult Spanish/ English speaking coaches. Team jerseys will be provided. For more information or to sign up contact: Marsha (303) 814-5327.

4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 at St. Andrews United Methodist Church, 9203 South University Boulvard, Highlands Ranch. Highlands Ranch Concert Band, in conjunction with the Arapahoe County Smoky Hill area Over The Hill Band, presents a potpourri of selections of some of the best concert band music.

Visit hrconcertband.org for more information.

Beasts of Legends & Lore: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. The Denver Concert Band presents “Beasts of Legends & Lore,” featuring local legends Art Bouton and Dave Hanson, as well as anime favorite “Spirited Away.” For tickets, go to LoneTreeArtsCenter.org.

Ballet Ariel presents Ballerina by Degas: 7 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 28 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Avenue, Parker. Ballerinas by Degas enchants as his paintings come to life, by telling the story of a young dancer, Simone, her rapid rise within the Paris Opera ballet company and the Impressionist artists, Degas, who records it all. Discounted ticket prices are available for Seniors (65+), Students, and Children (12 & under) by using dropdown menus by the appropriate seats in your shopping cart prior to checkout.

For information on purchasing these tickets visit balletariel.org or call (303) 945-4388.

Racism in America with OLLI: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Why do we have so much trouble talking about race?

How is racism manifested in our country? Join an instructor from OLLI as we explore the history of racism and learn about the varying perceptions of racism in our country. For more information call the library at 303-795-3961.

Mind Twister: 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 2 at Douglas County Libraries in Roxborough, 8357 N. Rampart Range Rd. #200, Littleton. Put your mind to the test with puzzles, brainteasers, and interactive challenges for all ages!

Enjoy pizza and dessert, and a special video message from “Book Scavenger” author Jennifer Chambliss Bertman. Ideal for families.

Last check-in to the event is 7PM. All ages welcome. The event is free, but registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Lenten Fish Fry: 4 to 6:30 pm.

Fridays, March 8, 15, 22, 29 and April 5, 12 in the Brownstein Hall at Ave Maria Church, 9056 E. Parker Rd., Parker. The Knights of Columbus are having a fish fry every Friday night in Lent except Good Friday. We serve delicious fried fish, baked fish or nuggets with cole slaw, fried or baked potato, mac and cheese, and dinner rolls. Ice tea, lemonade and coffee are free. Prices: Family, $29.00, over 12 years, $10.00, 5 - 12 years, $5.00, and kids under 5 are FREE! Homemade desserts are $.50 to $1.00. Take-out / drive-thru are available. Come and enjoy a delicious fish dinner in Brownstein

Hall at Ave Maria Church. Call Len Bertagnolli at 720-468-2630 for more information.

Libertarian Party of Douglas County: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 7 at Fox & Hound, 9239 Park Meadows Dr., Lone Tree. You don’t have to be from Douglas County, or even be Libertarian to join us but we do request that if you have fun, let a friend know, or bring a friend to the next one! Topics will include items of general libertarian interest and organization for local activism to make a difference in our political landscape. For additional information on this Meet-Up or the LP of Douglas County please email board@lpdc.org.

Visit the Kids Consignment Sale by MOMS: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, March 9 at The Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock. Join the hundreds of people to shop for your baby and children’s items, including children’s clothing, baby gear and activities, toys, books, games, bedding, sports equipment, backpacks, Easter attire, furniture (including cribs), nursing equipment, maternity wear, and

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more. For more information about the sale or to find out about Mothers of Multiples Society, visit C mothersofmultiples.com. d Castle Rock Historical Society h and Museum’s Monthly Presen- b tation: 6:45 to 8 p.m. Thursday, a March 7 at Philip S. Miller Library, b c 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. s Come hear stories of the old courthouse fire, the first church e in town, the wild times at the Keystone Hotel and many more p fun stories. Refreshments will be a served at 6:45pm with the pre- s sentation beginning at 7:00pm at t the Philip S. Miller Library 100 S. o Wilcox St. Castle Rock, CO 80104. s For more information check out E our website at castlerockhistoricalsociety.org or contact the Castle Rock Museum at 303-8143164, museum@castlerockhistoricalsociety.org.

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Paddy Party with Crew & Brew: F Noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 16 at St. Patrick’s Brewery, Bowles Ave., Littleton. USS Trinity crew f will meet for an Irish lunch at St. p Patrick’s Brewery in Littleton to r celebrate Saint Patrick and his t shamrock. All are invited to join d the crew. For more information w s contact startrekpost@gmail. l com. i

EDUCATION

w k Y.E.S.S. Parent Academies at DCSO Highlands Ranch Substa- “ tion: 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, t g Feb.21 at the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Highlands Ranch t w Substation Community Room, 9250 Zotos Dr., Highlands Ranch. t m Have a conversation with our c Youth Education & Safety In Schools instructors to learn about m what we are teaching students, h trends we see and a chance to ask questions. RSVP at pharvey@ t m dcsheriff.net. a t Business Start-Up Basics: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21 at Engle- w t wood Public s Library, 1000 Englewood Park- d way. Learn the steps to starting a business. Free.

Go to englewoodco.gov/ doing-business/ business-training for registration.

The Postpartum Mama needs support: 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21 at Physical Therapy Specialists7853 E. Arapahoe Court, Suite 1400, Centennial.

Pregnancy and postpartum, even years later, can be a difficult time for women. We want to help you get back to feeling healthy! RSVP today! Space is limted! Call, text or email: 303-740-2026 or staff@ ptspecialist.com.

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Closer look needed Concerning the issue of funding fullday kindergarten, Heather Roberts in her letter makes a case for it with some broad assertions that are not universally accepted as her letter implies. And before, we as taxpayers, are once again compelled to fund yet another state subsidized entitlement, there should be exposure to both sides of the issue.

Yes, there are studies that show the positive effects of full-day kindergarten as she states. However, a quick google search on the topic will also find studies that cite the effects, while present early on, disappear relatively quickly (2010 study by Cooper, Harris, Ashley, Patall, Erick and L. Dent, Amy). They summa-

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February is one of the hardest months for people to stay on track, especially for people who set new goals or New Year’s resolutions. It’s when we start our negative self-talk and talk ourselves out of doing the activities and behaviors that will bring about the change we want to see and the person we want to be. Or we let others who have already given up buy into their discouragement.

Another way to motivate ourselves when we feel that demotivation factor kick in is to follow the Nike tagline, “Just Do It.” We may not want to go to the gym, but once we force ourselves to go and we begin the workout our motivation comes right back. The more we can walk past the bagels and donuts or resist the urge for a cigarette or a drink, the more we become inspired to stay the course and recommit to the promises we made to ourselves and others.

When we are feeling like giving up and have lost our motivation and inspiration, we must change what goes into our minds. We have deep resources, gifts, and talents within each of us, and when think about that, we are reminded that we can find the strength and endurance to pursue our goals with a renewed spirit and motivation. Regardless of how demotivated we may have become.

This last one is important, it speaks

rized a positive association with academic achievement... but the association disappeared by the third grade. They did suggest full-day kindergarten, but also did not necessarily universally prescribe it. Also a 2007 study by Carnes/Albrect also suggested increased academic achievement and attendance, but results were inconsistent with respect to long-term success. They also cited that students may not have a positive attitude toward attendance at full-day kindergarten versus half day and that behavior problems may present.

Limited financial resources for education should be put to the best possible use. Too often, decisions have been made on the basis of, “...it’s for the children...”so it must be good, without taking a careful look at both sides.

Greg Nierling Centennial

to our own healthy self-image. As Zig Ziglar said, “The greatest good we can do for anyone is not to share our wealth with them, but rather to reveal their own wealth to them. It’s astonishing how much talent and ability rests within a human being.” When we are feeling uninspired and demotivated, we would all do well to follow Zig’s encouragement and believe in who we are and what we are capable of accomplishing.

Since we already quoted Zig once, let’s close out this column with another Zig Ziglar classic, “People often tell me that motivation doesn’t last, and I tell them that bathing doesn’t either, that’s why I recommend it daily.” This is a classic quote and a true fact, we need to find something every day that inspires up, gets us fired up and reenergized, what follows will be nothing short of amazing.

So how about you? How is your motivation as we are several weeks into the New Year? Are you strong and staying on track? Or do you need a little help with your motivation, behaviors, and self-image? I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail.com and when we can find our inspiration and motivation again, it really will be a better than good week.

Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the president of the Zig Ziglar Corporate Training Solutions Team, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.

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Free safeTALK (suicide alertness for everyone) trainings: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22 at Sky Ridge Medical Center, Room: Sky Ridge Auditorium, Garden Level, 10101 RidgeGate Pkwy., Lone Tree. safeTALK, about three hours in duration, is a training that prepares anyone over the age of 15 to identify persons with thoughts of suicide and connect them to suicide first aid resources. Anyone wishing to attend either training must register, by emailing pharvey@dcsheriff.net, prior to attending so we know how much food to have available.

Lifetree Cafe--”Why God:? When Personal Tragedy Doesn’t Make Sense”: 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24 at Castle Rock Adventist Hospital--Ridgeline conference room, 2350 Meadows Blvd., Castle Rock. A group discussion about personal tragedies. The program features an original film depicting the true story of Thomas Vander Woude, who found his son struggling for his life after a backyard accident. This and many tragedies as this one cause many people to question why God would allow something so terrible to happen.

ALL are welcome. Everyone’s opinions and spoken thoughts are heard with respect and honored. Participation is free plus coffee and snacks are on us. For more information, contact Roy Koerner 303-814-0142 roykoerner@msn.com.

Englewood Historic Preservation Society lecture series: Josh Goldstein: 2:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25 at the Englewood Public Library, Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway.

Josh Goldstein will give a lecture on the history of Cinderella City including the virtual tour he constructed. Call 720254-1897 or email contact@historicenglewood.org for more information.

Auditions for “Greatest Showman”: Spotlight Performing Arts Center is auditioning 3-9 year-olds for the musical “Greatest Showman” on Feb 26 at 3:45 pm. This 12-week class will teach singing, dancing, and acting techniques while preparing a short musical production! Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 3:45-4:30 pm.

Check out spotlightperformers.com or call 720-44-DANCE for more info and

Helping Your Teen Succeed: 5:30 to 8:15 p.m. Feb. 26 at Mountain Ridge Middle School, 10590 Mountain Vista Ridge, Highlands Ranch. Presenters will include: DC Sheriff’s Office Y.E.S.S. Deputy Jay Carnes, DCSD Healthy Schools, Denver Springs, AllHealth Network, TriCounty Health, Sandstone Care, Team UP and DC Youth Leadership. For more information call 20-982-8608 or email pharvey@dcsheriff.net.

My Yard! Lawn & Landscape Ideas & Tips: 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 28 at Douglas County Libraries in Castle Pines, 360 Village Square Lane, Castle Pines. Learn the basics of xeriscape, including the seven principles of xeriscape, and take away some great ideas for retrofitting your existing landscape or installing a new one! It’s more than just cactus and rocks. Presented by Castle Pines North Parks & Open Space Manager Craig Miller. Adults. The event is free, but registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

An Evening with Bestselling Author Steve Berry: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 5 at Douglas County Libraries in Parker, 20105 E. Mainstreet.

International and New York Times bestselling author Steve Berry (www. steveberry.org) will talk about his latest thriller, “The Malta Exchange.” For more information, call 303-791-7323.

Bluebird volunteers: Protecting the songs of spring: 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Wednesday, March 6 at The Millhouse at Philip S. Miller Park, 1381 W. Plum Creek Parkway, Castle Rock. This spring and summer, the Town is looking for volunteers to monitor bluebirds as they return from their winter migration to nest. As a local division of the Colorado Bluebird Project, Town residents have been helping to create and monitor nesting boxes throughout our community for the past 12 years. Now, the Town is gearing up for the 2019 season.

For more information, please visit CRgov.com/bluebird or contact Barbara Spagnuolo, Natural Resource Specialist, at 720-733-2294, or bspagnuolo@ CRgov.com.

Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. To place a calendar item, go to eventlink. coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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Girls hoops games give insight into playoffs

STUDENT-ATHLETE STUDENT ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT Q&A with Whitehead Who is your favorite athlete and why?

Bo Nickal, a wrestler from Penn State. Watching him, his mindset for wrestling drives me to be better. He’s No. 1 but keeps on driving and working out and doesn’t want anyone else to pass him.

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What or who motivates you most to excel in sports?

My Dad (Brad) really motivates me a lot. He’s always telling me to stay positive and have a mindset of winning instead of losing. That’s helped because last year I had a mindset of losing.

What would be a perfect performance going into the regional tournament?

Win my first match, win my second match to get to the semis and probably beating a ranked kid above me in the semifinals.

What is your favorite class in school and why?

Math. I always struggled with reading and reading comprehension and I’m really good with numbers and equations What do you like to do away from sports and school?

Outside of school, I really like to go outdoors, camping, fishing and dirt bike riding.

What are your plans after high school?

My plans are to go into the Air National Guard and to CSU. What is your favorite wrestling move?

My favorite move would be the outside single because I score well with it and I like to start a match with it for a takedown.

What is the hardest part about being a wrestler?

The mental part, not showing you’re tired and to keep on going when you think you’re tired.

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Trey Whitehead, Arapahoe’s 126-pound senior wrestler.

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Wrestler powers way toward goals Trey Whitehead heightens effort in drive to reach state

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rapahoe’s Trey Whitehead learned last season that there are no shortcuts to be a successful wrestler.

Whitehead, a senior 126-pounder, is having a good season and credits hard work.

“I’ve done all this work, conditioning and stuff,” said Whitehead. “After last season, I didn’t do very well so I started doing extra practices during the summer, tournaments, camps and running just to get my cardio up.

“Last year I only wrestled during the season and that didn’t help out because I got beat by a lot of

kids that were outworking me. So I started right after last season, lifting weights, doing conditioning and competing in tournaments and that really helped me out.”

Whitehead will be competing in the Region 3 tournament on Feb. 15-16 at Westminster High School with hopes of qualifying for the first time for the state tournament.

“This season I have definitely accomplished a lot,” added Whitehead. “My main goal since I was a freshman in high school is to make it to state. I’ve been pushing myself all season to get good seeding in tournaments and pushing myself in each match to get a good record. I’ve beaten some kids ranked above me this year.”

COACH’S TAKE: ‘He is a tough kid and he just grinds and grinds. He has just made himself better. He is a model of work ethic in what belief in yourself and teammates can do. He has just improved so much from last year.’

Steve Sisler, Arapahoe High School head wrestling coach

Key stats | Whitehead was 13th in the On The Mat rankings for Class 5A and has compiled a 25-6 record.

he final week of the regular season for girls basketball teams offered a preview of coming attractions, since the state playoffs for girls begin Feb. 19 and 22 (after the press deadline) with first- and second-round games.

There were two key south metro girls games OVERTIME featuring the state’s top four teams that could provide a hint of what to expect in the playoffs.

Grandview, the third-ranked girls 5A team in the CHSAANow. com poll, travJim Benton eled to fourthranked Cherry Creek in a Feb. 11 showdown with the outright Centennial League title up for grabs.

On Feb. 12, the No. 2 Regis Jesuit girls team played at top-ranked Highlands Ranch in a battle of teams unbeaten in the Continental League.

Girls games have been inundated with lopsided scores, since lower-echelon teams have trouble competing against the top teams.

For instance, the average margin of victory for the four top four teams prior to their showdown games was 35.35, 35.4, 35.125 and 37.125.

Final scores in the two key matchups weren’t real close, but the games were competitive and the intensity was amplified.

Grandview, which edged Creek 54-53 earlier this season, led by 12 points in the first half but the Bruins, led by Jana Van Gytenbeek, stormed back in the third period to take a double-digit lead.

“We needed to play more disciplined,” said Creek coach Clint Evans, who declined to reveal what he really said during halftime. “We were giving them a lot of easy looks and not making things hard on them. We just wanted to give ourselves a chance.

We always score in bunches and we thought if we could just stick around and wait for our bunch to come we could get back in the game.”

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Arapahoe • Eliana McClarie pumped in 27 points in a 70-60 win for the girls basketball team over Cherokee Trail on Feb. 13, and the senior scored 19 points in a 61-40 loss to Cherry Creek on Feb. 15. The team (12-11) was seeded 29th in the 48-team state Class 5A playoff bracket and played No. 36 Bear Creek in a Feb. 19 firstround game.

• The boys basketball team downed Cherokee Trail, 60-45, on Feb. 13 as Lane D’agostino scored 22 points to pace the Warriors, who dropped a 62-55 decision to Cherry Creek on Feb. 15 and ended the season with a 6-17 record.

• Six wrestlers earned spots in the state wrestling tournament after the Region 3 qualifying tournament, held Feb. 15-16. Those wrestlers were: 113-pounder Carsen Trujillo (15-8), 132-pounder Riley Olona (31-10), 138-pounder Riley O’Byrne (26-12), 160-pounder Dane MillerHass (29-12), 195-pounder Charlie Fetterly (19-10) and 285-pounder Jason Washington (20-5).

Feb. 15. The Bruins (19-4) were seeded fourth in the Class 5A state playoffs, drew a first-round bye, and will face the winner of the game between No. 29 Arapahoe and No. 36 Bear Creek in a second round game on Feb. 22.

• Julian Hammond III scored 13 points for the boys basketball team in a 67-50 loss to Grandview of Feb. 11.

The team rallied in the fourth quarter to post a 62-55 win over Arapahoe on Feb. 15, and Hammond led the team with 24 points. The Bruins (11-12) were seeded 24th for the boys 5A state playoffs and played No. 44 Doherty in a first-round game on Feb. 20.

• The hockey team outshot Dakota Ridge 30-19 on Feb. 15 but lost 3-1 as Blake Benson managed to score the lone goal for Creek. Jordan Nelson had the only goal in 4-1 loss to Monarch Feb. 16. The Bruins were seeded ninth in the state playoffs and faced No. 24 Standley Lake in a first round game on Feb. 19.

• Kai Blake (41-3), the 170-pound Region 3 champion, heads the list of four wrestlers who qualified to compete in the state wrestling tournament, held at the Pepsi Center Feb. 21-23. The other wrestlers were: 126-pounder Max Franz (34-13), 145-pounder Austin Luhring (17-13) and 180-pounder Nick Kruse (32-13).

Cherry Creek • Junior Jana Van Gytenbeek scored 33 points as the girls basketball team, ranked fourth in the CHSAANow. com poll, rallied in the second half and ended an eight-game losing streak against thirdranked Grandview with a 55-48 Centennial League victory on Feb. 11. The team routed Overland, 56-16, on Feb. 13 and earned a share of the league title with Grandview with a 61-40 victory over Arapahoe on

Englewood • The girls basketball team lost 51-35 to Conifer on Feb. 11 in the first game of the Colorado 8 postseason tournament and dropped a 27-25 contest to Arvada on Feb. 13. The team edged Alameda, 27-26, on Feb. 15.

• After a 53-36 loss to Skyview on Feb. 12 and a 63-60 setback to Weld Central on Feb. 13, the boys basketball team ended the Colorado 8 regular season tournament on Feb. 15 with a 80-38

win over Arvada as Thomas O’Conner led four players who scored in double figures with 18 points.

Heritage Jakob Boos’ second goal of the game at the 7:21 mark in the third period gave the hockey team a 5-4 win over Columbine on Feb. 14. The team gave up three unanswered goals in the second and third periods in a 5-2 loss to Denver East on Feb. 15.

Boos and Davis Crosby scored first-period goals for the Eagles, who were seeded 10th in the state playoffs and faced No. 23 Cheyenne Mountain in a first-round contest.

Littleton • The girls basketball team ended the regular season with three losses.

Standley Lake downed the Lions, 46-41, on Feb. 12. The team lost 49-46 to Thomas Jefferson on Feb. 14 and 51-27 to D’Evelyn on Feb. 16. The team (9-14) was seeded 31st in the 4A state playoffs and faced No. 34 Glenwood Springs in a firstround game on Feb. 19.

• The boys basketball team lost to Standley Lake, 60-51, on Feb. 12 and wrapped up the season after a 53-46 defeat to D’Evelyn on Feb. 16. The team finished 4-19.

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Van Gytenbeek finished with 33 points and hit a big three-point basket with 2:30 remaining in the game, which pushed the lead to six points.

The 5-7 junior guard hit enough free throws in the final two minutes to hold on as the Bruins snapped an eight-game losing streak to the Wolves.

“It gives us the belief that we can be in some bad situations, come together and find ways to win,” said Evans.

“Grandview is a great team and well coached. It’s going to give us confidence but we already had it.”

Playing in a gym packed with fans, Highlands Ranch jumped to a big lead and then slowed down to take time off the clock in the fourth quarter. The Falcons hit 17 of 19 free throws in the final period.

“We’ve been working on free throws all season,” said Ranch coach Caryn Jarocki. “I don’t like playing from behind against Regis because they do strategy things too. Carl (Regis coach Mattei) is smart. He’s not going to let you get back into the game either.

“A game like this helps us get ready because of the amount of pressure on these kids in this atmosphere can only help in the state tournament. We’re just building little steps on the way to the state championship.”

No push for instant replays in football Nobody likes to see a game decided by a bad call, and the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) tweaked Rule 1-3-7 and now allows — on a state-by-state basis — associations to create instant replay procedures for state postseason football contests only.

There are myriad issues that would have to be addressed, plus there doesn’t seem to be much interest from Colorado coaches or administrators who want to see instant replay in state high school postseason games.

So the CHSAA is waiting and isn’t in a hurry to adopt instant replay.

Tom Robinson, the CHSAA associate commissioner who oversees officiating, is a former college football referee and has worked as a replay official for the Mountain West and last season for the Big 12.

“We haven’t chosen to think about it because there really hasn’t been any push from our membership to do anything along those lines,” said Robinson. “A couple years ago we had some issues with a play at the goal line with Denver South and that is as close as we’ve come to needing somebody to look at it. I tell everybody I looked at that video and I couldn’t find anything I could hang my hat on.

“That’s the other piece of this, is you set these things up to solve problems, but in the end, many times you are not going to be able to do anything.

We could do something if we had to but right now we are just going to wait until there becomes a big push.”

Goodbye to Irv Brown Friends, colleagues, family and the public said their goodbyes to Irv Brown on Feb. 16. He died Feb. 3 of cancer at the age of 83.

There were two different services for the Colorado sports icon who was liked by one and all.

Brown was a coach, a basketball referee who called six NCAA Final Fours, a longtime radio and television personality and I am grateful to say he was a friend.

I first met Brown when he was coaching baseball at Arvada High School and I bothered him with all kinds of questions since I was just getting into coaching.

He was the head of the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame selection committee old-timers committee, which nominated people who might have been overlooked. I was on that group and there weren’t many people that Brown didn’t know.

Brown always greeted me by asking how I was doing and would make a comment for anybody close around to hear about me being a baseball player at Lincoln High School.

He will be missed and always remembered.

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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;

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0572-2018

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

DATE: 12/14/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

On November 21, 2018, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

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

CURTIS BLOCKER AND CARA BLOCKER Toni M. Owan #30580 Public Notices callOriginal Sheree 303.566.4088 legals@coloradocommunitymedia.com Beneficiary(ies) Halliday, Watkins & Mann, PC COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION Original Grantor(s)

Public Trustees NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS CRS 38-38-111(2.5b)(3a,b,d)(5) PUBLIC TRUSTEE SALE NO. 0357-2018

To: Record Owner of the property as of the recording of the Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled. You are advised that there are overbid funds due you. This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust and Notice of Election and Demand: Name of Record Owner as evidenced on the Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled Kelly Scott Cambron Address of Record Owner as evidenced on the recorded instrument evidencing the owner's interest 5712 S Lowell Blvd, Littleton, CO 80123 Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 30, 2004 Recording Information B4224306 Recording Date of Notice of Election and Demand July 18, 2018 Recording Information of Notice of Election and Demand D8070330 Legal Description of Property SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT A. Street Address of Property 5712 S Lowell Blvd, Littleton, CO 80123

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for LOAN SIMPLE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC Date of Deed of Trust August 31, 2015 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 18, 2015 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D5106989 Original Principal Amount $314,204.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $328,943.31

Public Trustees

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 11, BLOCK 1, STRASBURG HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 54686 E BOBCAT LANE, STRASBURG, CO 80136.

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

NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS

NOTICE OF SALE

I sold at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on 11/14/18, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, to the highest and best bidder for cash, the real property described above. An overbid was realized from the sale and, unless the funds are claimed by the owner or other persons entitled thereto within six months from the date of sale, the funds due to you will be transferred to the general fund of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, or to the State Treasurer as part of the "Unclaimed Property Act", pursuant to Colorado law.

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.

First Publication: 2/21/19 Last Publication: 3/21/19 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Date: 1/2/19 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Diana Springfield, Chief Deputy, for Public Trustee

0357-2018 EXHIBIT “A” CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 1, BUILDING NO. B, THE LEFT BANK CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP OF THE “LEFT BANK CONDOMINIUMS” FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO, RECORDED JANUARY 24, 1972 AS RECEPTION NO. 1269988 AND THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR “THE LEFT BANK CONDOMINIUMS” RECORDED JANUARY 21, 1972 IN BOOK 1989 AT PAGE 167 OF THE RECORDS OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Legal Notice NO.: 0357-2018 First Publication: 2/21/19 Last Publication: 3/21/19 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0572-2018

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 21, 2018, 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) CURTIS BLOCKER AND CARA BLOCKER Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for LOAN SIMPLE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC Date of Deed of Trust August 31, 2015 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 03/20/2019, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 1/24/2019 Last Publication: 2/21/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 11/21/2018 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:

Heather Deere #28597

CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0610-2018

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

Public Trustees

On December 14, 2018, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Kevin R Iverson Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Lender, Reed Mortgage Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York as Trustee for First Horizon Alternative Mortgage Securities Trust 2007-FA2 Date of Deed of Trust February 01, 2007 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 12, 2007 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B7018636 Original Principal Amount $850,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $818,972.74 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE NORTH HALF OF THE EAST 150 FEET OF BLOCK 28, CHERRY'S BROADWAY GARDENS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 1170 East Tufts Avenue, Englewood, CO 80113.

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

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0610-2018 First Publication: 2/21/2019 Last Publication: 3/21/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

City and County Public Notice LITTLETON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the liquor laws of the State of Colorado, Bacon Restaurant Denver, LLC, d/b/a Bacon Social House, 2100 W. Littleton Boulevard Suite B, Littleton, CO, has requested the licensing officials of the City of Littleton, Colorado, to grant a Hotel & Restaurant liquor license. Applicant(s): David Dill 200 S Franklin Street Denver, CO The public hearing on the application will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, 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.: 522701 First Publication: February 21, 2019 Last Publication: February 21, 2019 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice CITY OF ENGLEWOOD NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE

NOTICE OF SALE

BY AUTHORITY COUNCIL BILL NO. 5 INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER _________

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/17/2019, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONNECTOR’S AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE SANITATION DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO.

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.

DATE: 12/14/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0610-2018

Public Trustees

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

First Publication: 2/21/2019 Last Publication: 3/21/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice NO.: 0572-2018 First Publication: 1/24/2019 Last Publication: 2/21/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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.

On the 19th day of February 2019, the City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado, approved on first reading the following Council Bill:

Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557 Nichole Williams #49611 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000007990104

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

355 Union Blvd., Ste. 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 80198-NSM

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

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Heather Deere #28597 Toni M. Owan #30580 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, PC 355 Union Blvd., Ste. 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 80198-NSM

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

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.

On December 14, 2018, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

Copies of the aforesaid council bill are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, City of Englewood, Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado 80110 or it can be found at http://www.englewoodco.gov, Government, Legal/Public Notices.

Legal Notice No.: 522712 First Publication: February 21, 2019 Last Publication: February 21, 2019 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Public Notice CITY OF SHERIDAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE On the11th day of February, 2019, the City Council of the City of Sheridan, Colorado, approved on first reading the following Ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 1 SERIES OF 2019 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHERIDAN, COLORADO, AMENDING ARTICLE II, CHAPTER 74, RIGHT-OF-WAY REGULATIONS REGARDING MAINTENANCE AND EXCAVATION REQUIREMENTS Copies of aforesaid Ordinance are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, City of Sheridan, 4101 South Federal Blvd., Sheridan, Colorado.

Legal Notice No.: 522715 First Publication: February 21, 2019 Last Publication: February 21, 2019 Publisher: The Englewood Herald

City and County Public Notice CITY OF ENGLEWOOD NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE

On the 19th day of February 2019, the City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado, approved on first reading the following Council Bill:

BY AUTHORITY COUNCIL BILL NO. 6 INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER _________

A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4, CHAPTER 4, SECTIONS 2, 4-2, AND 5-2 OF THE ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE 2000, ALL PERTAINING TO SALES AND USE TAX DEFINITIONS, INCLUDING MOVING CERTAIN DEFINITIONS INTO THE APPLICABLE EXEMPTION SECTIONS OF THE CODE.

Copies of the aforesaid council bill are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, City of Englewood, Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado 80110 or it can be found at http://www.englewoodco.gov, Government, Legal/Public Notices.

Legal Notice No.: 522713 First Publication: February 21, 2019 Last Publication: February 21, 2019 Publisher: The Englewood Herald

Bids and Settlements Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 3826-107, Colorado Revised Statutes, that on February 28, 2019 a final settlement will be made by the Arapahoe County School District No. 1 (Englewood Schools) on account of a contract between the Contractor and the District for the following project: School: Item Description: Contractor Charles Hay World School: Phase I Construction: Fransen Pittman General Contractor Clayton Elementary: Phase I Construction: Fransen Pittman General Contractor ECE @ Maddox: Phase I Construction: Fransen Pittman General Contractor

Any person, co-partnership, entity, association, or corporation who has an unpaid claim against the Contractor for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of such work, may, at any time up to and including the time of such final settlement on said date, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with Englewood Schools (Attention: Sosan Schaller) at 4101 S Bannock St, Englewood, CO 80110. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve the District from any and all liability for such claimant’s claim.

ARAPAHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO 1 By: Sosan Schaller Legal Notice No.: 522685 First Publication: February 14, 2019 Last Publication: February 21, 2019 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 3826-107, C.R.S., that on February 18, 2019 final settlement with Insituform Technologies, LLC., will be made by South Arapahoe Sanitation District for the “2018 Capital Improvement Program Project” subject to satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said facilities by the District. Any individual, corporation, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, limited liability company, partnership, association, or other legal entity that has furnished labor, materials, sustenance, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or its subcontractor, in or about

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settlement with Insituform Technologies, LLC., will be made by South Arapahoe Sanitation District for the “2018 Capital Improvement Program Project” subject to satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said facilities by the District. Any individual, corporation, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, limited liability company, partnership, association, or other legal entity that has furnished labor, materials, sustenance, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or its subcontractor, in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that has supplied laborers, rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefor has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractor, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim with South Arapahoe Sanitation District, c/o, Darryl Farrington, Semple, Farrington & Everall, PC, 1120 Lincoln Street #1308, Denver, CO 80203, on or before the date hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to final settlement will release the District, its Board of Directors, officers, employees and agents of and from any and all liability for such claim.

February 21, 2019

Bids and Settlements

s/s South Arapahoe Sanitation District Legal Notice No.: 522688 First Publication: February 14, 2019 Last Publication: February 21, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Summons and Sheriff Sales Public Notice

Order on Verified Motion for Default Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure and §38-38-101 et seq., C.R.S. This is to advise you that a Sheriff’s sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to the Order on Verified Motion For Default Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure issued by the Arapahoe County District Court case number 2018CV31069 captioned BANYAN HOLLOW OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation v. PAOLA PARROTTA; UMBERTO PARROTTA, dated November 27, 2018, and §38-38-101 et seq., C.R.S., by BANYAN HOLLOW OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation the current holder and owner of a statutory lien against the real property located in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The foreclosure is based on the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Matthews Banyan Hollow Condominiums recorded on 12/5/83 at Reception #2353109 which establishes a lien for the benefit of BANYAN HOLLOW OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC. (“Declaration”) WHICH LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS legally described as follows, to wit:

Summons and Sheriff Sales

Condominium Unit 86, Building H, Matthews Banyan Hollow Condominiums Filing No. 1, According to and Subject to the Condominium Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions For Matthews Banyan Hollow Condominiums Recorded December 5, 1983 in Book 4033 at Page 471 and First Amendment Thereto Recorded May 16, 1984 in Book 4161 at Page 296 and According to the Map of Matthews Banyan Hollow Condominiums Filing No. 1 Recorded May 16, 1984 in Map Book 75 at Pages 1 to 5, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado also known as 2203 S Buckley Rd #101, Aurora CO 80013.

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Case No.: 2018CV032073 Division: 15

The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 a.m. on April 11, 2019 at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy., Centennial, CO 80112.

COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE

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

Plaintiff: GREENBRIAR TOWNEHOMES ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation v.

Defendants: KARMEN C. CRUMB; ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORPORATION; COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY; THE OFFICE OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE Regarding: Lot 4, Block 1, Country Green Filing 1, together with the easements and rights set forth in that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, recorded July 30, 1973, in Book 2152 at Page 577, as amended by instrument recorded March 4 1974, in Book 2216 at Page 353, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Also known and numbered as: 11980 E Jewell Ave, Aurora, CO 80012 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Unit of Sheriff's Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 21st day of March 2019, at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy, Centennial, CO 80112, phone number (720) 874-3851. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder.

Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. ** PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. DATED: December 18, 2018.

David C. Walcher, Arapahoe County Sheriff By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF: ORTEN CAVANAGH & HOLMES, LLC 1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202 Legal Notice No.: 522549 First Publication: January 24, 2019 Last Publication: February 21, 2019 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W Hampden Ave, Suite 224 Englewood, CO 80110 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case No.: 2018CV31069 COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Plaintiff: BANYAN HOLLOW OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation Defendant: PAOLA PARROTTA; UMBERTO PARROTTA TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

RE: Sheriff’s Sale of Real Property pursuant to Order on Verified Motion for Default Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure and §38-38-101 et seq., C.R.S.

This is to advise you that a Sheriff’s sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to the Order on Verified Motion For Default Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure issued by the Arapahoe County District Court case number 2018CV31069 captioned BANYAN HOLLOW OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation v. PAOLA PARROTTA;

Judgment is in the amount of $12,721.97.

All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 720-874-3933. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is: Tammy M. Alcock, Esq. Alcock Law Group, PC 19751 E Mainstreet, Suite 225 Parker, CO 80138 Dated: January 8, 2019 David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 522595 First Publication: February 14, 2019 Last Publication: March 14, 2019 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225, Englewood, Colorado 80110 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Court Address: 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 Court Phone: 303-649-6355 PLAINTIFF: SUMMERFIELD VILLAS HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION v.

DEFENDANTS: YVONNE MCKINNON; QUICKEN LOANS INC.; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; and SUSAN KAY RYDEN AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY Attorney: Azra Taslimi, Reg No. 44317 Jeffrey B. Smith, Reg No. 40490 Firm: Altitude Community Law Address: 555 Zang Street, Suite 100 Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1011 Phone Number: 303.432.8999 E-mails: ataslimi@altitude.law jsmith@altitude.law Our File No.: 8622.0079 Case No.: 2018CV032322 Div: 15 SUMMONS THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of Plaintiff, as set forth in the Complaint filed with the Court in this action, by filing with the Clerk of this Court an Answer or other response. You are required to file your Answer or other response within twenty-one (21) days after service upon you if within the State of Colorado, or within thirty-five (35) days after service upon you if outside the State of Colorado or if served by publication pursuant to C.R.C.P. 4(g). If served by publication, service shall be complete on the day of the last publication. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2410(b), the time for filing an Answer or other response is extended to sixty (60) days for the United States. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the Clerk of the Court.

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to the Complaint in writing within the time required, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice.

COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

This is an action affecting the real property described in the Complaint and is a proceeding in rem as well as a proceeding in personam.

Plaintiff: BRITTANY HIGHLANDS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. a Colorado non-profit corporation

Dated: October 2, 2018 Respectfully submitted, ALTITUDE COMMUNITY LAW

Defendant: DIONNA MINGO; CIVIC FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC; SU RYDEN, the Arapahoe County Public Trustee

Summons and Sheriff Sales

Original signature of Azra Taslimi is on file with the law offices of Altitude Community Law pursuant to C.R.C.P. 121, §1-26(7).

S/ Azra Taslimi Azra Taslimi, #44317 Jeffrey B. Smith, #40490 555 Zang Street, Suite 100 Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1011 303.432.8999 Attorneys for Plaintiff Summerfield Villas Homeowners' Association Address of Plaintiff: Summerfield Villas Homeowners' Association c/o LCM Property Management, Inc. 1776 South Jackson Street, Ste. 300 Denver, CO 80210 Legal Notice No.: 522695 First Publication: February 14, 2019 Last Publication: March 14, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case No.: 2018CV32000 Division: 21 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Plaintiff: THE TALLYN'S REACH MASTER ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation Defendant: CARMEN E. JONES aka CARMEN ENEIDA JONES aka CARMEN E. PANTOJA; ENVOY MORTGAGE LTD; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; SU RYDEN, Arapahoe County Public Trustee TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: RE: Sheriff's Sale of Real Property pursuant to Order on Verified Motion for Default Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure and §38-38-101 et seq., C.R.S. This is to advise you that a Sheriff's sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to the Order on Verified Motion For Default Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure issued by the Arapahoe County District Court case number 2018CV32000 captioned The Tallyn's Reach Master Association, Inc. v. Carmen E Jones et al, dated November 1, 2018, and §38-38-101 et seq., C.R.S., by the Tallyn's Reach Master Association, Inc., the current holder and owner of a statutory lien against the real property located in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The foreclosure is based on the Master Declaration for Tallyn's Reach recorded on December 2, 1999 with the office of the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder at Reception Number A9189335 which establishes a lien for the benefit of The Tallyn's Reach Master Association, Inc. (“Declaration”) WHICH LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS legally described as follows, to wit: Lot 6, Block 5, Tallyn's Reach Subdivision Filing No. 10, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado also known as 7328 S Millbrook St, Aurora CO 80016.

The Sheriff's sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 28th, 2019, at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy., Centennial, CO 80112. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. ** All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 720-874-3850. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is: Tammy M. Alcock, Esq. Alcock Law Group, PC 19751 E Mainstreet, Suite 225 Parker, CO 80138 Dated: December 21, 2018 David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 522563 First Publication: January 31,2019 Last Publication: February 28, 2019 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225, Englewood, Colorado 80110 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case No.: 2018CV31247 Division: 15

If you fail to file your Answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within the time required, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice.

COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

This is an action affecting the real property described in the Complaint and is a proceeding in rem as well as a proceeding in personam.

Plaintiff: BRITTANY HIGHLANDS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. a Colorado non-profit corporation

Dated: October 2, 2018 Respectfully submitted, ALTITUDE COMMUNITY LAW

Defendant: DIONNA MINGO; CIVIC FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC; SU RYDEN, the Arapahoe County Public Trustee

Misc. Private Legals

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: RE: Sheriff’s Sale of Real Property pursuant to ORDER ON VERIFIED MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT AND DECREE OF FORECLOSURE and §38-38-101 et seq., C.R.S. This is to advise you that a Sheriff’s sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to the Order: Order on Verified Motion For Default Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure issued by the Arapahoe County District Court case number 2018CV31247 captioned The BRITTANY HIGHLANDS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. v. DIONNA MINGO; CIVIC FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC; SU RYDEN, the Arapahoe County Public Trustee, dated November 8, 2018, and §38-38-101 et seq., C.R.S., by the BRITTANY HIGHLANDS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., the current holder and owner of a statutory lien against the real property located in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The foreclosure is based on the Condominium Declaration of Brittany Highlands Condominiums recorded on June 29, 1981 with the office of the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder at Reception Number 3082520 which establishes a lien for the benefit of The BRITTANY HIGHLANDS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. (“Declaration”) WHICH LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS legally described as follows, to wit: Condominium Unit No. 1876-A, Building No. 7, Brittany Highlands Condominiums, in Accordance with the Declaration Recorded June 29, 1981, in Book 3440, at Page 558, As Amended in Instrument Recorded May 21, 1982 in Book 3629 at Page 69, and Condominium Map Recorded on May 21, 1982, Under Reception No. 2171110 of the Arapahoe County, Colorado, Together With the Exclusive Right to Use the Following Limited Common Elements: Parking Space No. 352, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. also known as 1876 S Pitkin Cir #A, Aurora CO 80017.

The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 a.m. on March 28, 2019 at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy., Centennial, CO 80112. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. ** All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 720-874-3933. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is: Tammy M. Alcock, Esq. Alcock Law Group, PC 19751 E Mainstreet, Suite 225 Parker, CO 80138 Dated: December 26, 2018 David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 522564 First Publication: January 31, 2019 Last Publication: February 28, 2019 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225, Englewood, Colorado 80110 Public Notice Tomasetti and McLain, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is herby given notice of destruction of dental /medical records related to visits and/or test results performed at Rocky Mountain, OMFS; Tomasetti, McLain & Plevnia, OMFS; and Tomasetti and McLain, OMFS in Denver, Parker and Littleton, Colorado. Dates to be destroyed are December 31, 2011 and prior. Records selected for destruction will include all records for patients over 18 years of age at the time of treatment. Records of minor patients with a birth year of 1994 or after will be maintained until the age of 25. Dental records destruction will begin March 21, 2019. If any of the above information scheduled for destruction pertains to you and you would like the chart provided to you, please call 303-798-4553. Records will be available for pickup at 7889 S. Lincoln Ct., Suite 201, Littleton, CO 80122 prior to March 21, 2019.

Legal Notice No.: 522630 First Publication: January 31, 2019 Last Publication: February 21, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice Clarkson Dental will be disposing of patient records for patients not seen since 2010 or 2011. If you would like your records, please contact the office at 303-762-8048 or 3601 S. Clarkson St. #310, Englewood CO 80113.

Legal Notice No.: 522676 First Publication: February 7, 2019 Last Publication: February 28, 2019 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO 1790 W. Littleton Boulevard Littleton, CO 80120 Court Phone: 303-649-6355 PLAINTIFF: ALTON PARK

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PLAINTIFF: ALTON PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. v.

DEFENDANTS: PAMELA LAN QU; FIRSTBANK ; and SUSAN KAY RYDEN AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY Attorney: Kate M. Leason, Reg No. 41025 Jeffrey B. Smith, Reg No. 40490 Firm: Altitude Community Law P.C. Address: 555 Zang Street, Suite 100 Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1011 Phone Number: 303.432.9999 E-mails: kleason@altitude.law jsmith@altitude.law Our File No.: 8858.0240 Case No.: 2018CV032490 Div: 402 SUMMONS THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS:

You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of Plaintiff, as set forth in the Complaint filed with the Court in this action, by filing with the Clerk of this Court an Answer or other response. You are required to file your Answer or other response within twenty-one (21) days after service upon you if within the State of Colorado, or within thirty-five (35) days after service upon you if outside the State of Colorado or if served by publication pursuant to C.R.C.P. 4(g). If served by publication, service shall be complete on the day of the last publication. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2410(b), the time for filing an Answer or other response is extended to sixty (60) days for the United States. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the Clerk of the Court.

If you fail to file your Answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within the time required, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice.

This is an action affecting the real property described in the Complaint and is a proceeding in rem as well as a proceeding in personam.

Dated: Respectfully submitted, ALTITUDE COMMUNITY LAW P.C. Original signature of Kate M. Leason is on file with the law offices of Altitude Community Law P.C. pursuant to C.R.C.P. 121, §1-26(7).

S/ Kate M. Leason Kate M. Leason, #41025 Jeffrey B. Smith, #40490 555 Zang Street, Suite 100 Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1011 303.432.8999 ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF Alton Park Homeowners Association, Inc. Address of Plaintiff: Alton Park Homeowners Association, Inc. c/o Hammersmith Management 23 Inverness Way East, Suite 200 Englewood, CO 80112 Legal Notice No.: 522648 First Publication: January 31, 2019 Last Publication: February 28, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 In the Interest of: Breeana Sierra, Respondent/Minor Attorneys for Petitioner: Aaron L. Evans, # 27270 Timothy D. Bounds, # 44180 Jason R.Gardner, # 44468 Evans Case LLP 1660 S. Albion St., Suite 1100 Denver, CO 80222 Phone Number: (303) 757-8300 E-mail: Evans@EvansCase.com; Bounds@EvansCase.com; Gardner@Evanscase.com Case Number: 2019 PR 30057 NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-10-401, C.R.S. To: Lorenzo Manuel Sierra Last Known Address: Unknown in Arapahoe County

A hearing on the Petition for Approval of Settlement of Claims Pursuant to Rule 62 of the Colorado Rules of Probate Procedure and Petition for Appointment of Conservator for the above respondent/minor. The Petitions filed requests Court approval of the settlement, the appointment of a conservator, and the net settlement funds will be placed in a restricted account for the benefit of the respondent/minor.

A hearing will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued: Date: April 1, 2019 Time: 9:00 a.m. Division: 12 Address: 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112 Legal Notice No.: 522679 First Publication: February 7, 2019 Last Publication: February 21, 2019 Publisher: The Englewood Herald

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A hearing will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued:

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of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 14, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Date: April 1, 2019 Time: 9:00 a.m. Division: 12 Address: 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112

Michael A. Smeenk Attorney for the Personal Representative c/o Frascona, Joiner, Goodman and Greenstein, P.C. 4750 Table Mesa Drive Boulder, CO 80305

Misc. Private Legals

Legal Notice No.: 522679 First Publication: February 7, 2019 Last Publication: February 21, 2019 Publisher: The Englewood Herald

Notice To Creditors

Legal Notice No.: 522696 First Publication: February 14, 2019 Last Publication: February 28, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Notice To Creditors

Public Notice

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Geraldine Bonds, Deceased Case Number: 19PR30097

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Robin Lynne Pearson, aka Robin L. Pearson, aka Robin Pearson, Deceased Case Number: 19PR20

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 14, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 7, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Lian Allison Bonds Personal Representative 123 Melbridge Drive Madison, Alabama 35756

Dale Forsyth Personal Representative 3025 S. Yates Street Denver, CO 80236

Legal Notice No.: 522697 First Publication: February 14, 2019 Last Publication: February 28, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No.: 522666 First Publication: February 7, 2019 Last Publication: February 21, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of ROSE ELLEN SCHULZ, a/k/a ROSE E. SCHULZ, a/k/a ROSE SCHULZ, Deceased Case Number: 19PR30048 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 15, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Andrew G. Schulz Personal Representative 15901 Crestrock Circle Parker, CO 80134 Legal Notice No.: 522681 First Publication: February 14, 2019 Last Publication: February 28, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Eric Whyte, Deceased Case Number: 2019PR30104 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 June 7, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Michelle L. Whyte Personal Representative c/o Carl G. Stevens, JD Davis Schilken, PC 7887 E. Belleview Ave., Suite 820 Denver, CO 80111 Legal Notice No.: 522683 First Publication: February 7, 2019 Last Publication: February 21, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Joseph W. Gallaher II, a/k/a Joseph Wesley Gallaher, II, Deceased Case Number: 2019-PR-30090

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 14, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Joseph W. Gallaher, III, Personal Representative c/o Barbara E. Cashman, Esq. Barbara Cashman, LLC 1901 West Littleton Blvd., #219 Littleton, CO 80120 Phone Number: 720-242-8133 E-mail: Barb@DenverElderLaw.org Legal Notice No.: 522686 First Publication: February 14, 2019 Last Publication: February 28, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Harold Glasser, Deceased Case Number: 19 PR 30100 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 14, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Michael A. Smeenk Attorney for the Personal Representative c/o Frascona, Joiner, Goodman and Greenstein, P.C. 4750 Table Mesa Drive Boulder, CO 80305 Legal Notice No.: 522696 First Publication: February 14, 2019 Last Publication: February 28, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Eleanor Delores Weinrich, a/k/a Eleanor D. Weinrich, a/k/a Eleanor Weinrich, Deceased Case Number: 19PR30119 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 July 3, 2019 , or the claims may be forever barred.

Michael W. Clews Personal Representative 2164 W. Arbor Ave. Littleton, CO 80120 Legal Notice No.: 522708 First Publication: February 21, 2019 Last Publication: March 7, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Carol L. Bethune, Deceased Case Number: 19PR30113 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 21, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Diane H. Bethune Personal Representative 1711 Medio Street Santa Fe, NM 87501 Legal Notice No.: 522709 First Publication: February 21, 2019 Last Publication: March 7, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Janice P. Greenhouse, aka Janice Poore Greenhouse, aka Janice Charlote Greenhouse, Deceased Case Number: 2019PR030128 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 21, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Brian Greenhouse Personal Representative 9644 Dunning Circle Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 Legal Notice No.: 522711 First Publication: February 21, 2019 Last Publication: March 7, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Joyce Kinard Simmons, aka Joyce K. Simmons, aka Joyce Simmons, Deceased Case Number: 2019PR30056 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 June 7, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Tonya Simmons & Margaret Williams Co-Personal Representatives c/o Pearman Law Firm 4195 Wadsworth Blvd.

Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 Legal Notice No: 522665 First Publication: February 7, 2019 Last Publication: February 21, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Dorothy J. Ruh, aka Dorothy Joan Ruh, Deceased Case Number: 2019 PR 030024 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to

and Wilma L. Lawton, Deceased Case Number: 19 PR 30043

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice To Creditors NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Dorothy J. Ruh, aka Dorothy Joan Ruh, Deceased Case Number: 2019 PR 030024 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 June 7, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Diane C. Altman Personal Representative 18821 E. Berry Drive Aurora, Colorado 80015 720-870-1213 Legal Notice No: 522667 First Publication: February 7, 2019 Last Publication: February 21, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Frances J. DeRenzo, Deceased Case Number: 18 PR 363 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 June 7, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Joseph R. DeRenzo Personal Representative 13715 W. 74th Place Arvada, Colorado 80005 Legal Notice No: 522670 First Publication: February 7, 2019 Last Publication: February 21, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lola I. Reinke, Deceased Case Number: 18PR464 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 June 14, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

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 June 14, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Notice To Creditors

Tennie Lanette Christman Personal Representative c/o Pippenger Hedberg Law 6950 E. Belleview Avenue, Suite 202 Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 Legal Notice No: 522698 First Publication: February 14, 2019 Last Publication: February 28, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Patricia Karen Johnson, aka Patricia K. Johnson, aka Patricia Johnson, Deceased Case Number: 19PR30091 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 June 21, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Charles R. Holten Personal Representative 3801 E. Florida Ave., Suite 906 Denver, CO 80210 Legal Notice No: 522700 First Publication: February 21, 2019 Last Publication: March 7, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Elfrieda D. Burns, also known as Frieda D. Burns, aka Elfrieda Dorthea Burns, Deceased Case Number: 19 PR 30083 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 June 21, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Thomas L. Beckmann Attorney to the Personal Representative P.O. Box 978 Longmont, Colorado 80502-0978

Lotus Fiduciary Services, Inc., Personal Representative P.O. Box 101775 Denver, CO 80250

Stephanie Ann Schwartz Personal Representative 49 Elmcroft Road Rochester, NY 14609

Legal Notice No: 522682 First Publication: February 14, 2019 Last Publication: February 28, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Denver Herald Dispatch

Legal Notice No: 522702 First Publication: February 21, 2019 Last Publication: March 7, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Derek A. Hankins, Deceased Case Number: 2019 PR 030068 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 June 14, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Margaret Elizabeth Arnold Hankins Personal Representative 7917 S. Poplar Lane Centennial, Colorado 80112-1631 Legal Notice No: 522692 First Publication: February 14, 2019 Last Publication: February 28, 2019 Publisher: Englewood Herald PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Shirley May Bleeker-Conn, aka Shirley M. Bleeker, Deceased Case Number: 2019 PR 30075 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 June 21, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Eric Erwin Bleeker Personal Representative 11042 Glacier Park Circle Parker, Colorado 80138 Telephone: 303-908-3968 Legal Notice No: 522694 First Publication: February 14, 2019 Last Publication: February 28, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Wilma Lee Lawton, aka Wilma Lawton, and Wilma L. Lawton, Deceased Case Number: 19 PR 30043 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 June 14, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Tennie Lanette Christman Personal Representative c/o Pippenger Hedberg Law 6950 E. Belleview Avenue, Suite 202 Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Gloria L. Gottschalk, Deceased Case Number: 2019PR13 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 June 21, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Todd M. Cohn Personal Representative 1909 W. Girton Avenue Englewood, CO 80110 Legal Notice No: 522710 First Publication: February 21, 2019 Last Publication: March 7, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 30, 2019, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Amanda Carol Mirando be changed to Amanda Carol Rosehart Case No.: 2019 C 100094

February 21, 2019F

In the Matter of the Petition of: Parent/ Petitioner: Lori Suzann Smidt For Minor Child: Isabella Sloane Blair To Change the Child’s Name to: Isabella Sloane Smidt Case Number: 19 C 100138

Name Changes

NOTICE TO NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT

BY PUBLICATION Notice to: Robert Blair, non custodial parent.

Notice is given that a hearing is scheduled as follows: Date: March 28, 2019 Time: 10:00 a.m.

Location: Arapahoe County Court Division A2 1790 W. Littleton Blvd.

Littleton, Colorado 80120 For the purpose of requesting a change of name for Isabella Sloane Blair.

At this hearing the Court may enter an order changing the name of the minor child.

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

Date: 2.14.19 Legal Notice No.: 522714 First Publication: February 21, 2019 Last Publication: March 21, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 30, 2019, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Maxie Jah-Sun Collier be changed to Jahsun Maxie Collier Case No.: 19 C 100097 By: Kim Boswell, Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 522678 First Publication: February 7, 2019 Last Publication: February 21, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on February 1, 2019, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Helen Alun Kaptain be changed to Helen Chang Kaptain Case No.: 19C100106 By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 522684 First Publication: February 14, 2019 Last Publication: February 28, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 28, 2019, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Kennedy Lynn Vickerman be changed to Kennedy Lynn Valderrama Case No.: 2018 CV 315 By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 522687 First Publication: February 14, 2019 Last Publication: February 28, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on February 6, 2019, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Nathan Andrew Duncan be changed to Owen Aaquin Case No.: 19 C 100115 By: E. Leith Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

By: Brittany Sill Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No: 522703 First Publication: February 21, 2019 Last Publication: March 7, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No: 522671 First Publication: February 7, 2019 Last Publication: February 21, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

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

Littleton, Colorado 80120 In the Matter of the Petition of: Parent/ Petitioner: Lori Suzann Smidt For Minor Child: Isabella Sloane Blair To Change the Child’s Name to: Isabella Sloane Smidt Case Number: 19 C 100138 NOTICE TO NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT

BY PUBLICATION

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public notice is given on February 11, 2019, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Arthur Dale Mueller Colvis be changed to Arthur Day Stem Case No.: 19 C 100121 By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 522704 First Publication: February 21, 2019 Last Publication: March 7, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Notice to: Robert Blair, non custodial parent.

Notice is given that a hearing is scheduled as follows:

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February 21, 2019

Poll finds support for public lands protections Colorado voters back clean water, wildlife habitat

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

ABOUT THE POLL

CORE Act would protect 400,000 acres of public land

Colorado residents continue to support efforts to keep public lands protected and accessible, according to the ninth annual Colorado College State of the Rockies Project Conservation in the West Poll, which was released Jan. 31 and presented at the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show in Denver.

The poll surveyed voters in Colorado and seven other Mountain West states — Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming — on policies impacting the use and protection of public lands. The role of public lands and the outdoor way of life continued to be of deep importance to Colorado voters, with 73 percent of Coloradans viewing themselves as “outdoor recreation enthusiasts” and 69 percent labeling themselves as “conservationists.”

For 73 percent of respondents in Colorado, the ability to live near, recreate of national public lands available for strong disapproval. The highest disapon and enjoy public lands like national responsible oil and gas drilling and proval came when asked about removforests, parks and trails is a factor in mining. That is compared to 65 percent ing national monument protections Public Notice why they live in the West. who prefer Congress ensures the from lands in the West that containDISTRICT COURT, An overwhelming majority — 90 ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO protection of clean water, air quality percent — believe the outdoor economy archaeological and Native American Arapahoe County Justice Center 7325 S. Potomac Street and wildlife habitat while providing sites, but also have oil, gas and mineral is important to Colorado’s future.

Centennial, CO 80112 opportunities to visit and recreate on deposits. In Colorado, 72 percent of “Our state’s mountains, rivers and M. CAMPBELL national public lands. those polled said this wasPlaintiff: a bad LISA change. prairies are the foundation of the Colov.

In addition, Additionally, 63 percent said removrado way of life,” Colorado Gov. Jared Defendants: DONALD SCOTT SPENCER,80 percent of Colorado MARK ELICK, DAVID ANDERSON, TROY ANrespondents said they support Coning Clean Water Act protections from Polis said. “Protecting our public lands DERSON, DOUG ANDERSON, KIM ELICK, AND TYLER ELICK, and all unknown per- the Land and Water gress restoring smaller streams and seasonal wetlands not only strengthens our local econosons who claim any interest in the subject was also a negative change. mies by promoting outdoor recreation matter of this action. Conservation Fund, which expired last September.

Corina McKendry, director of the and tourism, it ensures that future Michael P. Sasin SASIN LAW, State of the Rockies Project and anLLC generations will continue to have a 390 Interlocken Crescent, Suite 350 Water, wildfires and wildlife associate professor of political science vibrant place to live, work, start a busiBroomfield, CO 80021 Phone:over 303-379-1183 Mobile: 720-301-6889 Impacts of uncontrollable wildfires the ness, raise a family and retire. This poll at Colorado College, said that Fax: 303-362-8402 msasinlaw@gmail.com history of the Conservation the25525 West and water issues topped the list of once again shows that Coloradans are Atty.in Reg.#: Public Notice Case Number: 2019CV30105 Division 21 Poll, it has consistently seen bipartisan voter concerns this year. Those conadamant about protecting our natural DISTRICT COURT, SUMMONS cerns are associated with the impacts support for protecting public lands andBY PUBLICATION spaces, reversing the harmful effects of ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO change, which 62 percent of County Justice Center outdoor spaces. climate change, and moving to a futureArapahoe THE PEOPLE OFof THEclimate STATE S. Potomac Street OF COLORADO those polled view as a very serious or “That a leadership agendaTOout of step of clean, affordable renewable energy.” 7325 Centennial, CO 80112 THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S): with those values is met with disapprov- extremely serious problem in the state.

Plaintiff: LISA M. CAMPBELL You are hereby summoned and required to apThis number al in Colorado is no surprise,” she said.

Talking policies v. pear and defend against the claims of the com-has been steadily increasDefendants: DONALD SCOTT SPENCER, plaint [petition] filed with the court in thisyear action,of the poll’s history. ing each According to the poll, just 24 percent When asked about the Trump adminMARK ELICK, DAVID ANDERSON, TROY ANby filing with the clerk of this court an answer or ANDERSON, KIM ELICK, When of Coloradans want Congress to ensure istration’s agenda for public lands,DERSON, the DOUG other response.

You are required to fileasked your an- about wildfires, 69 AND TYLER ELICK, and all unknown perswer or other response within 35 daysof after the percent those surveyed in Colorado the any production ofsubject more domestic majority of Coloradans viewed actions sons who claim interest in the service of this summons upon you. Service of action. by maximizing the this summons shall be complete on the dayare of more of a problem than believe they energy amount taken over the past two years withmatter of this

Summons and Sheriff Sales

Michael P. Sasin SASIN LAW, LLC 390 Interlocken Crescent, Suite 350 Broomfield, CO 80021 Phone: 303-379-1183 Mobile: 720-301-6889 Fax: 303-362-8402 msasinlaw@gmail.com Atty. Reg.#: 25525 Case Number: 2019CV30105 Division 21

Summons and Sheriff Sales

Public Notice

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Arapahoe County Justice Center 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S):

Plaintiff: LISA M. CAMPBELL v.

Defendants: DONALD SCOTT SPENCER, MARK ELICK, DAVID ANDERSON, TROY ANDERSON, DOUG ANDERSON, KIM ELICK, AND TYLER ELICK, and all unknown persons who claim any interest in the subject matter of this action.

Michael P. Sasin SASIN LAW, LLC 390 Interlocken Crescent, Suite 350 Broomfield, CO 80021 Phone: 303-379-1183 Mobile: 720-301-6889 Fax: 303-362-8402 msasinlaw@gmail.com Atty. Reg.#: 25525 Case Number: 2019CV30105 Division 21 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S):

You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint [petition] filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice.

This is an action: To quiet title to real property.

By operation of C.R.S. § 38-41-108, Plaintiff claims ownership to the following described property: Lots Twenty-seven (27) and Twentyeight (28), Block Six (6), Alvarado Place Also known by street and number as:

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.

Summons and Sheriff Sales

This is an action: To quiet title to real property.

By operation of C.R.S. § 38-41-108, Plaintiff claims ownership to the following described property: Lots Twenty-seven (27) and Twentyeight (28), Block Six (6), Alvarado Place Also known by street and number as: 1109 Chester Street, Aurora, CO 80010.

Dated: February 14, 2019 /s/ Michael P. Sasin Michael P. Sasin, Attorney for Plaintiff Legal Notice No.: 522716 First Publication: February 21, 2019 Last Publication: March 21, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent

This is the ninth consecutive year Colorado College has gauged the public’s sentiment on public lands and conservation issues. The 2019 Colorado College Conservation in the West Poll is a bipartisan survey conducted

by Republican pollster Lori Weigel, of New Bridge Strategy, and Democratic pollster Dave Metz, of Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates.

The poll surveyed at least 400 registered voters in each of eight Western states for a total 3,204-person sample. The survey was conducted between Jan. 2-9, 2019 and has a margin of error of ±2.65 percent nationwide and ±4.9 percent statewide. The full survey and individual state surveys are available on the State of the Rockies website.

10 years ago, with changes in climate and drought being the top reasons given for the shift. Voters also have significant concerns about water levels in the West — 73 percent view water supplies as becoming less predictable every year.

Protecting and restoring the health of rivers, lakes and streams got the most support from those polled along with managing forests to help prevent catastrophic wildfires. Both issues were given 83 percent support for funding. Conserving sensitive areas which the state has identified as critical wildlife habitats were also high with 75 percent supporting funding.

And 73 percent of Coloradans said they would support a small increase in local taxes or fees to protect water, conserve wildlife habitat and ensure opportunities for outdoor recreation.

“The poll underscores that people living in the West are overwhelmingly outdoor recreationists,” said Amy Roberts, executive director of Outdoor Industry Association, a trade organization for the outdoor industry. “Whether they enjoy the outdoors through hiking, biking, fishing or camping … our outdoor recreation lifestyle translates to healthy communities and healthy economies across the West. The poll also shows that most of us want our elected officials to support policies that protect and maintain access to our public lands and waters. We hope they now take an opportunity to build bipartisan support on these issues.”

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With basketball legend Julius “Dr. J” Erving as the keynote speaker, the Porter-Billups Leadership Academy raised $200,000 during its Jan. 26 gala at the Ritz-Carlton in Denver, according to a news release. More than 400 guests attended the sold-out event that included live and silent auctions.

The nonprofit academy supports Denver youths who have leadership potential. Through a three-week summer program and year-round support, youth develop skills to combat peer pressure, become leaders among their peers, see education as a path to success and graduate from high school and college.

Elementary students are nominated by teachers, counselors and principals. Students who complete seven years of the academy and qualify academically are provided scholarships for tuition and fees to

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Academy Executive Director Lonnie Porter welcomed guests to the gala, and former NBA All-Star and Denver native Chauncey Billups, who joined the academy’s mission in 2006, introduced Dr. J., who did a sit-down with emcee Susie Wargin, midday DJ for 103.5 The Fox. Three academy alumni spoke at the event, including Monique Gonzales, who graduates from Regis in May with a doctorate of pharmacy.

“I appreciate Regis University and the Denver community for their tremendous show of love for the PBLA,” Porter said in the news release.

Since longtime Regis men’s basketball coach Porter retired from coaching and founded the PBLA in 1996, it has graduated 160 students, at least 92 percent of whom have gone to college. Twenty-eight of those students have graduated from Regis.

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Last year, he became a member of Regis University’s Board of Trustees.

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