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NEWS IN A HURRY

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Freelance theater actor, Shakespeare fan About me I’m the director of education at Town Hall Arts Center and a freelance theater actor. I’ve been living in the area for about five years. I went to high school in Pueblo and I’ve lived all around for school and work. I finally came back to Colorado and decided to go up to Denver. It’s perfect.

It’s just big enough to do theater but it’s not too big. I did a little acting in both New York and Los Angeles, but there’s no real theater community in either place because it’s just too big. I just bought a house in Littleton, which I’m excited about.

Getting into theater I was not very good socially, and in high school finding theater made a huge change in my life, just having a group of people and finding something that I was good at. The first show that I went to, a friend talked me into going and if you had the guts to get onstage and sing a song, then you were in and they’d figure out what to do with you later. That created an instant community and a group of friends, and I stuck with that. I act in shows here at Town Hall and around Denver whenever I get a chance. I also do fight choreography.

Favorite shows I’m a huge, huge Shakespeare fan. When-

Seth Maisel is an actor as well as the director of education at Town Hall Arts Center.

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ever I get a chance, I teach it. I learned to do fight choreography so that I could do more Shakespeare. In the summers, I’ve started a Shakespeare program where I get to direct a bunch of teens. This summer, we’re going to do “As You Like It.” A couple months ago I got to do “The Toxic Avenger” with Equinox Theatre Company. That was a lot of fun, I’m not usually a musicals guy but that was a blast.

If you have suggestions for My Name is…contact Kyle Harding at kharding@ coloradocommunitymedia.com

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Grant input sought The Arapahoe County Community Resources Department is asking for feedback from citizens on the annual Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Program plans.

The county receives entitlement funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development based on demographics with a goal of providing affordable housing and expanding economic opportunities for low- to moderate-income residents.

County staff have reviewed funding applications and made draft recommendations for projects that include infrastructure improvements, housing rehabilitation and homeless prevention.

The plan is available for review and input through March 15 at www.arapahoegov.com/index. aspx?NID=334. For more information, contact Jeremy Fink of Arapahoe County Housing and Community Development Services at jfink@arapahoegov.com or 303-738-8062.

Urban farming course Colorado State University Extension will offer an urban farming course in Centennial next month.

The two-day course will include information on trends and resources, present case studies

of successful urban farms and provide a framework to begin strategic business planning.

A tour of Colorado Aquaponics Dahlia Greenhouse is also included.

It will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 11 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 12 at Arapahoe County CSU Extension at 6934 S. Lima St., Suite B. The $125 fee includes program materials and lunch.

For more information, contact Danielle Ardrey at dardrey@ arapahoegov.com or 303-738-7977.

Sewer relocation meetings Corrosion has led to a buildup of potentially explosive hydrocarbon gases in an outfall sewer pipe that carries wastewater to the Littleton-Englewood Wastewater Treatment Plant, according to Valley Sanitation District, necessitating its relocation.

The district is considering a loan from Colorado Water Resource and Power Development Authority, requiring voter approval and a temporary mill levy.

Two more public meetings will be held for district residents to learn more and express opinions: • 7 to 9 p.m., March 20, St. James Presbyterian Church, 3601 W. Belleview Ave., Littleton • 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., April 12, Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education School, 3306 W. Berry Ave., Littleton

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BY KYLE HARDING KHARDING@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Rat complaints are on the rise in Littleton, possibly due to a decrease in the predator population in the area over the last several years. City spokeswoman Kelli Narde said the city had heard reports of an increased numbers of rats from all over the city, and added that she had heard it’s been a problem in other communities in the area as well.

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Seal up Rats can squeeze through a hole the size of a half-dollar, and mice can get through even tighter spaces. Indoors, look for gaps inside, under and behind cabinets and appliances, around water

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The ban, issued Feb. 20, will be in effect until rescinded by the sheriff.

The Englewood fire marshal issued a similar ban the same day for the city.

Sheriff David Walcher “determined that the existing conditions in the county present an extreme danger for the possibility of wildfire and large

wildland fires,” a news release says.

Prohibited activities include: • Use of any fireworks • Campfires • Fires in constructed, permanent fire pits or fire grates within developed camp and picnic grounds or recreation sites • Warming fires • Fires in outdoor wood-burning stoves • The prescribed burning of fence lines, fence rows, fields, farmlands, rangelands, wildlands, trash or debris.

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Young performers shine in Englewood

Artists in the spotlight at Night of Stars talent show

BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The lights and the talent of kindergartners through high school students lit up Englewood’s Hampden Hall Feb. 17 during the annual Night of Stars Talent Show.

Among the 21 performers, there were quiet conversations as well as some nervous giggles and a few laughs as the talented young men and women waited for the show to start.

A panel of judges selected the top three performers in each talent category and age group and the firstplace winner in each category and age group qualified to compete in the multi-city competition March 12 at the D.L. Parson’s Theater in Northglenn.

The Night of Stars is an annual Englewood Parks and Recreation Department-sponsored talent show. The performers competed in one of four age groups: kindergartners through second-graders; third- through fifthgraders; sixth- through eighth-graders; and ninth- through 12th-graders.

There are also three talent categories: vocal, music and variety. The variety category was open to gymnast dancers and performers with other talents.

The first act on the show was 5-yearold Josiah Beck and his 6-year-old partner Layla Holladay. Judging from the applause they were among the crowd favorites.

“I am going to be doing tap dancing tonight. I have been dancing for a long time, like 100 days,” Josiah, of Littleton, said before the start of the show.

“I think dancing is hard work. It is hard to dance and it is hard to remember the things I have to do up there on stage.”

Arapahoe High School student Shellee Schwartz, who wore a brightly colored costume, sat a short distance away. She said she was sitting quietly thinking about the dance routine she would do.

“I took part in this talent show three years, took a year off and now I am back because I love to dance,” the Englewood resident said. “I am doing

Sydney Grant sings and moves around the stage during her performance of the song “History of Wrong Guys” during the Feb. 17 Night of Stars Talent Show at Hampden Hall in Englewood. The 10-year-old Castle Rock resident won first place in the variety category for third- through fifth-graders.

PHOTOS BY TOM MUNDS a jazz dance routine tonight. I love tap dancing the most but jazz is one of my favorite styles because it is fun and there is a lot of character you can add as you do your routine.”

The show was open to young performers from any area and Sydney Grant came from Castle Rock to do a tap dance routine to the song, “History of Wrong Guys.”

“I am 10 and I have been dancing for three years,” the girl said. “I got started because every day at home I was always spinning around and jumping around so my mom enrolled me in dance classes and I love it.”

She said this is her favorite dance routine because she gets act out the words as she moved to the music and she was excited to get on the stage and do her dance.

Following the final act, the judges made their decisions and this year’s first place Night of Stars talent classification and age group winners were:

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Tap dancers Josiah Beck and Layla Holladay in the variety category.

Third- through fifth-graders • Violinist Chase Simon in the music category.

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Sixth- through eighth-graders • Dancers Diana Conway and Zandria Kathol in the variety category.

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Josiah Beck and Layla Holladay are all smiles as they perform their tap dance routine to the song “Give My Regards to Broadway” during the Feb. 17 Night of Stars Talent Show held on the Hampden Hall stage in Englewood.

Beck, 5, and Holladay, 6, won first place in the variety group for kindergartners through second-graders.

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Author finishing end-time trilogy Dave Cheadle plans to complete final book in series this summer

BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Award-winning writer Dave Cheadle finds a comfortable position in his favorite chair to work on the final novel in his trilogy about the looming fate of the world.

“Freak Fall,” the first book in the trilogy the author calls the apocalyptic saga of a fallen prophet, was published in 2015, and was followed by book two, “Freak Unleashed,” in 2016. He is working on the final book in the trilogy, which he hopes to publish later this year, “Freak Ending.”

Cheadle has been a journalist since high school. He has written and published about 150 articles and five books. He also was a teacher at Heritage High School, Highlands Ranch High School and Colorado’s Finest High School of Choice. He left teaching to become a pastor. He initially worked as a lay pastor with the homeless in downtown Denver before accepting the invitation to pastor a church in Wheat Ridge.

Last year he gave up the pulpit to work to help the homeless in the Englewood-Littleton area and to

devote time to his writing.

The Englewood resident took time from his work to answer some questions about the premise of the trilogy and why he felt compelled to write it.

Why is “Freak” part of each title?

A main character feels it is a miracle he survived his fall from an exploding airliner, although he suffered numerous injuries. He feels sure God has promised to heal him, including serious injuries to his face and head. But when they take off the bandages, he is healed, but the left side of his face is horribly scared. He decides the side of his face that was completely healed represents God’s grace and the scars on the other side of his face represent the truth that sin has made the world ugly. He decided he no longer wanted to be called Rev. W.B. Jacobs but he wanted to be called Freak as he proclaims his message.

What inspired you to write this series of books?

I have been fascinated with the approaching apocalypse all my life.

Back in the 1990s, the book “The Fourth Turning” evaluated a cycle of major world crises and predicted the next one would happen about 2020. I feel the timeline is accurate and we are approaching events that span the globe last seen in World War II. As I reflected on their

Dave Cheadle leans back in his chair as he uses his laptop to write the draft of his third novel about the apocalypse. The Englewood resident has taught school and pastored a church, and now he is is working to help the homeless in Englewood and Littleton while also working to finish his trilogy.

TOM MUNDS prediction, I had a deep sense that around 2020 the people would be in crisis and the church is not ready for that. I had a sense God convicted me to speak to the world about what is coming.

How did you get started?

When I decided to write this book, I wondered how I could get the characters in the book and the readers to take seriously a message from God about the apocalypse. I felt if there was a miracle it would get people’s attention, so I created the television evangelist character that was saved miraculously when he fell from an exploding airliner.

That was the starting point for the rest of book one and continued in book two.

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Why do your novels have a different interpretation of the apocalypse?

In general terms, there are four schools of thought about the apocalypse and the book of Revelation in the Bible. One school of thought is the description in Revelation has already happened, and another school of thought is the rapture takes believers so they won’t suffer as they are removed from the world during the apocalypse. There also is a group, the idealists, who believe that the judgment is cyclical and an opportunity to learn from what happened when things get bad. My school of thought is the earth is facing the judgment and apocalypse described in the book of Revelations.

How do you handle the cheers and boos from Christians?

These books are fiction and things may not work out like they do in my books. But I feel it is much more

important that both supporters and opponents of my point of view understand my focus is the issues of how we respond to suffering and the choices we make. I feel our choices are to hunker down in bunkers or go out and help those who suffer when events like hurricanes, volcano eruptions and other disasters strike our communities.

How long did it take to do the first book?

The first draft was done in about six months and several months of evaluation until it was published.

The timeline was the same for the second book and I hope to follow the same timeline for this third book.

Do you have a set time to write each day?

No, I write when the spirit inspires me. Sometimes I get up in the middle of the night and write for a couple hours, or I will be doing one thing during the day, feel inspired, so I sit down and write as long as the words come to me and flow easily.

Are you self-published?

So far, I am self-published. My first two books have won some minor awards and later this year I am preparing to seek a publisher for the trilogy. I know it would have to be a brave publisher because the market hasn’t indicated there is a lot of interest in the books reflecting my interpretation of the apocalypse. But the books are available through Amazon and many of those who have read my book say it is a page-turner. So I feel that if the books are page-turners people can enjoy reading the books whether or not they agree with the philosophy.

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Jake’s Brew Bar provided the crawfish boil for downtown Littleton’s Mardis Gras celebration.

PHOTOS BY KYLE HARDING

Mardi Gras draws crowd in Littleton STAFF REPORT

The south metro suburbs may not spring to mind when one thinks of Mardi Gras, but downtown Littleton celebrated the beginning of Lent a little early.

Bars and restaurants around town hosted blues bands and served Louisiana-style food and drink on Feb. 17 and 18.

At Jake’s Brew Bar on Main Street, patrons dined on a crawfish boil and took in music by local singer/songwriter A.J. Fullerton, with special guest Stud Ford, a Mississippi-based drummer and grandson of legendary bluesman T-Model Ford.

While he didn’t know how many people it drew in, Historic Downtown Littleton Merchants Association

Even dogs got into the Mardi Gras festivities in Littleton.

President Greg Reinke said the event went well, with Friday night being slightly bigger.

“The weather was awesome, the bars and restaurants all made money,” he said.

Members of the military browse the business attire at Public Service Credit Union in Lone Tree on Feb. 16.

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Campaign collects suits for soldiers STAFF REPORT

Members of the military who are trying to transition into the civilian workforce received free suits and business attire at an event in Lone Tree last week.

The clothing was collected by the Farmers Insurance Suits for Soldiers national campaign and was distributed Feb. 16 and 17 at Public Service Credit Union on Park Meadows Drive.

The credit union also hosted workshops on resume writing and interviewing.

Thomas Swenson, a local Farmers Insurance agent, sponsored the

campaign by accepting clothing donations at his office, according to a news release.

“We all have a chance to contribute and have a real impact on someone else’s life,” he said.

More than 500 suits and pieces of business attire were expected to be distributed in Lone Tree. The campaign has resulted in the nationwide collection of more than 70,000 articles of clothing, the release stated.

Veterans can visit www.farmers. com/careers/veterans-resources/ for additional resources to aid in the transition to the civilian workforce.

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Dirt Coffee ‘goes beyond the cup’ Company that employs adults with autism to open shop in downtown Littleton

BY KYLE HARDING KHARDING@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

For four years, Dirt Coffee has been serving up locally roasted coffee out of its truck at farmers’ markets and events around the Denver area while helping an oft-overlooked segment of society.

“The main mission is to employ and empower adults with autism,” Dirt co-founder Lauren Burgess said.

With its expansion into a fixed location in downtown Littleton this summer, Dirt will be able to go beyond its 10 employees.

“The brick-and-mortar will at least double that,” said Burgess, a Denver native Dirt’s truck will still make its rounds, she said, but the shop will have expanded offerings, including beer and wine.

“We expect to compete with Denver’s craft coffee scene while still caring about our mission,” Burgess said.

In 2011, Burgess founded Garden Inc., which provides therapeutic services to families affected by autism, shortly after earning a master’s degree in educational psychology from

Lauren Jennings, right, director of operations of Dirt Coffee, and co-founder Lauren Burgess will bring their coffee to a fixed location in downtown Littleton this summer.

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University of Colorado. Dirt was born out of a business plan she developed after attending Denver’s Greater Good Academy, which provides training for entrepreneurs interested in sustainable business practices.

“I started recognizing that a lot of people were graduating high school and had nowhere to go,” she said.

The name Dirt comes from her original idea to have a coffeshop under her nonprofit’s office -- beneath

the garden -- said Director of Operations Lauren Jennings.

“We now like to say the reason for our name stems from the idea that Dirt is a fruitful foundation for people on the autism spectrum to cultivate independence and grow into their careers,” she said.

Burgess sees coffee as a great way to connect its employees to the community.

“Coffee is the second-highest

traded commodity in the world,” she said.

Besides employing adults on the autism spectrum, Dirt helps them with life skills, such as living independently and navigating public transportation.

“We like to say it goes beyond the cup,” Burgess said.

Jennings said that Dirt’s suppliers, such as Denver-based Huckleberry Roasters, have also expressed interest in hiring employees on the autism spectrum.

“The vendors that we choose to work with express commitment to our mission,” she said.

Ever since Dirt began, a brickand-mortar location has been a goal, Burgess said. After six months of searching, the small brick house on Rapp Street just south of Alamo Street was settled on.

“We like the cozy house feeling,” Burgess said.

Though it will not be ready to open for good until summertime, it will likely host a community event for World Autism Awareness Day on April 2.

Burgess hopes to not only provide employment and purpose to those she helps, but show others that they can do the same.

“We want to teach the community that they too can hire people with autism and accept them into their lives,” she said.

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Night to Shine a crowning achievement Centennial prom event draws people with developmental disabilities

BY STEPHANIE MASON SMASON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Young men and women stepped out of limousines, walked the red carpet, ate a catered dinner and danced the night away at the Night to Shine prom at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Centennial.

“This is my first prom,” said Nora Jacobs, one of the event attendees.

“When I dance, I like to swirl and turn.”

Night to Shine, a prom for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is put on by Bethesda Lutheran Communities and hosted at Shepherd of the Hills. The event was sponsored by the Florida-based Tim Tebow Foundation, established by former Denver Bronco Tim Tebow and which works promotes special events for people in need.

The Feb. 10 event featured 456 volunteers and served 150 individuals. Prom attendees, all 14 and older, came from throughout the Denver metro area.

Beginning at 5 p.m., makeup artists, shoe shiners and hair stylists were available to pamper promgoers. As

Anthony Ribes high-fives the welcoming committee as he enters the Night to Shine prom at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church on Feb. 10.

PHOTOS BY STEPHANIE MASON they made their way to the banquet room, they walked the red carpet, where they were cheered on by volunteers and smiled for the friendly paparazzi photographers.

In the back corner of the room, a caricature artist made cartoon memories for participants to take home. In another corner, flashing lights from a photo booth captured smiling faces throughout the night. Just outside the doors, limousines took promgoers on rides around the block.

After dinner, the music started and the dancing began.

“I like to boogie, but I really like to break dance,” Braden Cook said.

Everyone got crowned either king or queen.

And volunteers worked throughout the night to ensure an amazing prom for everyone.

“It is a great way to give back to the community,” said volunteer Ashley Larson, a freshman at Lutheran High School in Parker. “My grandma works with people who have special needs. I really love them.”

The event was one of three in Colorado and one of 350 around the world on the same night, said Chad Wietrick, the West Central regional director of Bethesda Lutheran Communities.

Bethesda Lutheran is a Christian organization based in Watertown, Wisconsin, that helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities connect with their communities.

Robert Harvey and Tammy brought style and class to the red carpet at the Night to Shine prom at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church on Feb. 10.

The community helped support the event: Chick-fil-A donated $2,000 worth of food for volunteers and community members gave hundreds of dresses.

Photographers, makeup artists, limousine drivers, the DJ and caterers all greatly discounted their services.

The event’s $14,000 pricetag was covered by the Tim Tebow Foundation and private backers.

“We look at this as an opportunity to give to people with disabilities who never experienced the prom,” Wietrick said. “Everyone gets crowned as king and queen. It shows that everybody is loved.”

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Chips fly at Malley as wood carvers meet Hobbyists gather each week to chat while engaging in craft

BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The ancient art of wood carving is alive and well each Friday at Englewood’s Malley Senior Recreation Center as men and women bring their talent and their tools to transform blocks of wood into animals, birds, angels and other artworks.

On Feb. 10, music played in the background and the carvers engaged in conversation as each carver focused on his or her project. The work being done was definitely not whittling a piece of wood with a pocketknife.

Each carver brought a variety of tools to the gathering.

There were a lot of different types of knives that were used, depending on the carving task at hand. There were awls and punches, plus most crafters had sandpaper available to smooth the wood when the carving was done.

Ralph Mueller, who used to

Ted Breed delicately trims away some of the wood as he works to transform a block of wood into an angel.

Breed said he got started carving wood about 20 years ago and still does it because it is fun. He said he likes to carve wooden angels so he can give them to friends and family members.

TOM MUNDS teach the wood carving class at Malley, said the current gatherings aren’t classes, but just offer a chance for people who like to carve wood to get together and talk about their craft or a variety of other subjects.

“I always liked to whittle and I got started wood carving in 1991 when I took a class

here at Malley. I eventually became the class instructor,” Mueller said. “Now carving is a hobby. I like to carve animals. I have done a lot of different animals and right now I am trying to make a carving of a musk ox. I am using pictures to help me do it right. It usually takes me a couple weeks to complete

a carving. I give away my carvings because I am making them as presents for friends and family.”

He smiled and said he has a table set up so he can work on his carvings in his basement.

“I go down there to watch TV, and if there isn’t anything worth watching on TV, I work on my carvings,” Mueller said.

Nearby, Ted Breed was carving an angel out of a block of wood.

“About 20 years ago, I was retired and took a wood carving class at an RV park in Arizona,” he said. “I liked carving and decided to stick with it. There was a time when I took my carving to craft shows, but now I carve for fun and give my carvings away. It is great coming here on Fridays because if you have an issue, people will help you.”

Attending a wood carving show got Fred Pillow interested in the craft.

“I bought some wood and a couple tools to give it a try and found I really enjoyed it,” he said. “I think it is peaceful and rewarding to carve wood. My favorite subject is bunnies and I carve a lot of them because it is fun.”

Mem Putnam said she enjoys carving wood as a hobby.

“I started carving in ‘96. I don’t think I have made a lot of improvement but I really enjoy working with wood,” she said. “I have made some carvings of birds and know I am doing this decorative piece as a different subject.”

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VOICES

On menu of personal characteristics, choose items that are truly healthy WINNING WORDS

Michael Norton

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o the other day as I was standing in line waiting to order my lunch, I found myself staring at the menu and trying to decide what I was really in the mood for that day. Even though I had eaten at the same place hundreds of times in my life and I knew the menu like the back of my hand, I still reviewed my choices like it was the first time I had ever been there.

After much deliberation, I eventually ordered the same thing I order almost 90 percent of the time. There were dozens of choices, but yet I ordered what was somehow programmed in my head already.

As I thought about this over lunch, I thought about the menu of life and how I can choose what I would like to see in myself or believe about myself. And I was reminded of a quote that I had heard somewhere along the way, “You are what you believe yourself to be.”

And so as I ran through my mental menu I thought about some of the ways I choose to see myself, and maybe how others might see me. The items on my menu that I could choose from included loving, caring, forgiving, compassionate, energized, consistent, winner, champion, thoughtful, father, friend, smart, generous and happy. The good news is that I didn’t have to make a single choice, I could

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Senator should focus on us U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner says he is worried that paid out-of-state protesters are impeding his constituents’ ability to reach him and express their legitimate concerns.

His actions, however, do not indicate that he actually wants to hear from his constituents: • He never publicly addressed the flood of phone calls, emails and rallies regarding the cabinet nominees.

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• He does not advertise telephone town hall meetings on his website or in his newsletter and holds them at inconvenient times during the day.

His staff says that as a senator, Gardner has a busy and full schedule. However, Sen. Gardner has time, as chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, to fundraise for Republicans representing constituents in other states.

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actually have everything on the menu, or at least strive to be everything on the menu.

Now maybe my list or menu sounds a like a bit of an ego trip, and maybe I am not always all of those things each and every day. I mean we all have our off days and moments, don’t we? But just like going to the same restaurant over and over again, and becoming extremely familiar with the menu, these are the things I want to consistently think about and become familiar with for myself.

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Just a thought: Let’s not hear it for all the heartfelt opinions

he food was just delicious, and we loved the way ‘Katy’ introduced herself. She said, ‘They named me after Katy, Texas, not Katy Perry.’ The décor made us feel right at home. My steak was cooked to perfection. Five stars, for sure.”

“One of the worst meals I’ve ever had. And why do they insist upon introducing themselves? It should be against the law. The décor looked like the 1970s rental furniture I had when I was in college. My steak tasted like it was made by Goodyear. One star.”

Two diners on the same day ordered the same thing from the same waitress at the same restaurant.

Some of us learn about opinions at an early age.

There should be a class in art school devoted to it, so that later on you know how to take the good with the bad.

Many of us enjoyed the back and forth between Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert, film critics who could disagree about the same film, just like Katy’s diners.

Up until blockbuster orgies of special effects and gratuitous violence became the film industry’s standards (with a few exceptions), I thought I might want to be a film critic.

Not now.

I have been asked to be an art critic.

No thank you.

You can’t win.

Art and film and music are all vulnerable to ignorance. You’ve heard “I

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know what I like.”

The truth is, for most of us, “We like what we know.”

As Bob (Bill Murray) says in “What About Bob,” “There are two types of people in this world.

Those who like Neil Diamond, and those who don’t.”

I would rather eat Craig Marshall my sleeves than lisSmith ten to Neil Diamond.

Approval is important, whether you are an artist or an employee. Simply being acknowledged now and then is meaningful.

Many of us go unnoticed most of the time.

Garbage men.

The renters next door left in a huff because the owner decided to sell, and gave them 30 days to get out.

They chose to leave a souvenir of their displeasure. I guess they thought it was in the face of the owner, but it was in the face of the neighborhood, because we had to look at it for a week.

They left what looked like everything they owned in the driveway, and it wasn’t pretty.

On the following Friday morning, the garbage truck drove up, and a thin young man got out, put his hands on his hips, and shook his head.

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Washington affects economic growth, with changes coming thick and fast

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he new administration is well underway and there are changes in policy almost daily. Congress is facing a packed legislative calendar during the first 100 days. It may be hard for the average person to keep up. Let’s review what we know so far and how it might affect the economy and investments.

The first pledge was to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. Republicans have promised swift action on this priority although they have not formulated a specific plan as of this writing. They are working on the details of a replacement plan that would allow individuals to keep coverage during the implementation of the new reforms.

Once a strategy is approved, it could still take several years to eliminate the current version of the ACA. The next top priority is regulatory reform. There have already been announcements about regulations ranging from FDA approval, corporate acquisitions, building codes, banking and even the Department of Labor client services rule that have been targeted.

The theory is that less regulation will allow for higher growth. The question is, will there be a negative outcome for the consumer? Most of these regulations were designed for consumer protection, whether it be keeping corporations from becoming so large there is no price competition or protecting investors’ wealth through rules created out of the 2008 financial crisis.

Many financial analysts agree that while deregulation can spur growth in the short term, it could add inflation and reduce consumer protection in the long run.

Tax reform was a major campaign promise that now has settled on the back burner. This is upsetting many major corporate CEOs who were welcomed to the White House in the first weeks only to find that tax cuts have been pushed into late 2017 at the earliest.

At first glance, the Republican outline shows the current seven tax brackets being consolidated into three and some deductions going away. There is also talk of repealing the current estate tax but adding some capital gains for assets over a certain size. Again, this could spur some short-term growth but the question remains if this is sustainable given our deficit.

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It didn’t go unnoticed.

“Joseph” came out of his house to help.

Another neighbor brought him a tip.

If you own a restaurant or direct a film or perform in a play, you are up for grabs, and because of the internet, opinions can be tossed around anonymously.

I noted the death of Mary Tyler Moore. There was an outpouring of favorable comments about her televi-

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Stricter immigration policy could slow growth and increase inflation as we have fewer workers willing to work menial jobs for low pay. This along with a push for more infrastructure spending could stretch the employment picture, forcing Patricia Kummer wages and benefits higher to attract more American workers to these jobs. This in turn could fuel higher costs of goods and services as businesses ranging from retail to construction have higher overhead.

Trade agreements among a myriad of other agenda items remain uncertain. Historically both fiscal stimulus (tax cuts) and protectionist policies have tended to boost inflation.

Stimulus in the form of infrastructure spending typically provided the greatest benefit at the beginning of an economic cycle when unemployment is high and the economy has significant upside potential. The fact this is coming late in the cycle, when unemployment is low and we have been in recovery for eight years, is adding uncertainty that the outcome will be positive for America.

In summary, some of the new policies should spur economic growth but likely at the price of inflation, including taxing imports. Corporate earnings appear positive for the time being, but higher labor costs can put a damper on the length of the upward trend. Fewer regulations could lighten the cost structure of some industries, but not without additional risks to the consumer. Stay tuned … we are only a month into the new administration.

(Excerpts from Fidelity Viewpoint, Jan. 20) Patricia Kummer has been an independent Certified Financial Planner for 30 years and is president of Kummer Financial Strategies Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor in Highlands Ranch.

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sion program, because it was “groundbreaking.”

I thought it was dreadful. It was calculated humor, forced out every 10 or 15 seconds, and pumped up with a reprehensible laugh track.

In “Ordinary People” Moore was brilliant in a role of a lifetime. It might have been unacceptable to many of Mary Richards’ fans. But it’s how I prefer to remember her.

Five stars.

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

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Ronald J. Watson

Ronald J. Watson of Littleton, CO passed away on January 31, 2017, at the age of 81. He was born in San Diego, CA to William and Avonelle Watson and later moved to Iowa Falls, IA where he graduated from high school. Upon graduation, Ron enlisted in the Air Force for four years stationed at bases in Morocco and Indiana.

He then attended his beloved University of Iowa using his GI Bill where he earned a degree in pharmacy.

He applied his trade in the hospital and retail settings but also owned and managed his own drugstore in Eldora, IA before moving his family to Littleton in 1976. Ron is survived by Mary, his wife of 55 years; three JACKSON

children, Steven, Michael (Carina), and Kristi (Jay Prairie); grandchildren Isabelle Prairie and Maelen Roybal; sisters Betty Kness of Iowa Falls, IA; Linda Ferguson of Rochester, MN, and had one deceased brother, William Watson. Ron was an avid gardener and birder, competed in and completed many marathons as well as several long bike tours.

Throughout his adult years, Ron was a very enthusiastic and loyal

Iowa Hawkeye sports’ fan , attending the annual homecoming football game at Iowa City with friends and family during his later years. Hunting pheasants was another one of Ron’s passions, participating in the sport yearly with trips to Iowa He spent much of his retirement years happily volunteering with students at Damon Elementary School. All children were the love and light of his life, and he had an unbelievable rapport with them. At Ron’s request, no service was held, but if desired, contributions in his name can be made to Runyon Elementary for a memorial garden named in his honor.

Benjamin Henry Jackson

May 31, 2000 – February 12, 2017

Benjamin Henry Jackson, 16, departed this life on February 12, 2017 in Marion, Montana.

Born May 31, 2000 in Englewood, Colorado, Ben was an outgoing, charismatic, great friend to all he encountered.

Ben often went out of his way to help those in need, providing comfort, support, and encouragement to his many and varied relationships. Ben loved music, lacrosse, and most of all his family. He had a warm and ready smile, and enjoyed laughing and telling jokes. He was a former

student at Heritage High School, Denver Academy, Open Sky Wilderness School, and Montana Academy. Ben is survived by his Parents Nancy and Jeff, his Brother Thomas, his Grandparents Mary and James Grow, Susan Rosewell Jackson, and James Jackson, numerous Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins, and Tilly the Dog. He

is much loved and will be forever missed.

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A Celebration of Ben will be held on February 25 at St. James Presbyterian Church, 3601 W. Belleview Ave., Littleton, Colorado at 10 am.

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LIFE

Distilling the best parts of life

Mitch Abate, distiller at Downslope Distilling in Centennial, explains how his company makes its vodkas, rums, gins and whiskeys. Downslope was founded in 2009.

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Colorado’s spirits scene sees growth, diversification

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lot of ingredients are required to distill good, quality spirits. But one requirement is at the root of them all — passion.

“I went to Kentucky and Tennessee to learn from the distillers there,” said Mitch Abate, distiller at Downslope Distilling in Centennial. “It’s really cool to see people’s reactions when they try our drinks for the first time and have their preconceived notions changed.”

A distiller’s passion can be tasted in the dedication to the craft, quality of the spirits and how well the product is received.

“I’ve been distilling for 26 years,” said Stephen Gould, owner and distiller at Golden Moon Distillery and Speakeasy. “To make our drinks, we bring in ingredients from all over the world, and the finished product goes out to countries like the United Kingdom, Italy and Denmark.”

Distilling is the process that purifies alcohol by heating it into vapor, which is then condensed through cooling.

The independent brewery scene in Colorado has been steadily growing for decades, and that same approach is now following suit in the world of distilling. According to the Colorado Distillers Guild, the state is home to more than 50 distillers making everything from whiskey and gin to kümmel and aquavit. In this growing

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industry, there’s all kinds of room for experimentation and variety.

“We’re Colorado’s only producer of aquavit, which is a Scandinavian spirit,” said Ryan White, owner of Devil’s Head Distillery in Englewood.

“We also do vodka and gin, but we wanted to make something that would differentiate us from everyone else.”

Local distillers’ commitment to quality, often locally-grown ingredients, is one reason more people are becoming interested in the industry, White said.

“There’s a greater interest from the public in locally-sourced goods,” he said. “There’s been a renewed focus on supporting local businesses, which has also been beneficial.”

Although people have grown more familiar over time with the process for making beer and wine, the steps and nuances of distilling are still unfamiliar to many, which lends the process an appealing bit of mystery. But one of the goals of distilleries is to educate people, so tours are often offerred to show how the drinks are made.

Downslope Distilling takes education a step further and offers a distilling class once a month. Abate said he’s had students from all over the world learn about spirits and some of the ways they’re made.

“More and more people are coming in these days with at least some SEE DISTILLING, P15

In Colorado, it is legal to brew up to 100 gallons of beer and wine for personal use, but it is illegal to distill spirits without a federal permit or taxes.

There is no Colorado statute explicitly prohibiting stills, but it is illegal to use a still to make spirits for consumption or resale without a license.

The state does offer a distillery pub license to make spirits legally.

One of the stills used to make whiskey at Centennial’s Downslope Distilling.

Mitch Abate, distiller at Downslope, went to Kentucky and Tennessee to learn some of the secrets of making whiskey.

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Comedy brings warmth to Alaskan wilderness ‘Brilliant Traces’ makes return visit to Vintage

IF YOU GO “BRILLIANT TRACES” fplays through March 5 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets: $24$30, vintagetheatre.org or 303-856-7830.

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

One enters the smaller theater at Vintage past the dark, snowy porch of a woodsy cabin, to find a cozy, rustic interior where a silent man sits, contemplating — probably how it usually looks in this isolated place. Wind howls in the wilds of Alaska.

The Vintage Theatre stage goes dark at curtain time and when lights come up, a lump huddles under the blankets on the bed.

Soon, there is a pounding at the door and when he answers, a bedraggled young woman in wedding finery stumbles in. “I’ve been driving for three days,” she says.

(Playwright Cindy Lou Johnson immediately has our attention.)

The woman has a stout shot from the bottle of Jameson’s on the table, kicks off her shoes and passes out.

She sleeps for two days after he carefully tucks her into bed.

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knowledge of how the process works,” he said. “This field is really booming, and groups like the Colorado Distillers Guild are helping get the word out.”

Most distilleries have tasting rooms, so visitors can sample the finished product. Golden Moon opened its speakeasy three years ago to provide customers a classic cocktail bar vibe to try the distillery’s many offerings.

Bars like the Schoolhouse Kitchen and Libations in Olde Town Arvada use locally made whiskey to enhance their collection of more than 1,100 whiskeys.

“Colorado’s whiskey scene is exploding right now,” said Lane Abshire, Schoolhouse’s resident

Maggie Tracy as Roseannah Deluce and Christian Mast as Henry Harry get acquainted after she stumbles through a blizzard to his cabin in “Brilliant Traces” at Vintage Theatre.

PHOTO BY DFINE BRANDING As she sleeps, he picks up her shoes and bursts into tears — then sticks them in the oven so he won’t have to look at them. Bad idea — he forgets and turns that oven on …

whiskey nerd. “We have a lot of demand for local stuff. All the time people come in looking for Colorado whiskey.”

Many of these creations are being recognized in and out of Colorado. Last year, Golden Moon’s single malt whiskey won a double gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Devil’s Head’s aquavit was recognized at the Denver International Spirits Competition, and Downslope’s Ould Tom Gin received the silver at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Unfamiliarity about spirits and a fear of asking questions may have kept people from trying spirits, but Gould wants to change that.

“What I do is not about excluding people, but making things people enjoy,” he said. “We want to welcome everyone here to learn what they like.”

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Roseannah Deluce (Maggie Stacy) and Henry Harry (Christian Mast) are a troubled pair of individuals — well-played by skillful actors.

He lives at the end of nowhere by

choice and she has run away from her own wedding, stopping only for gas and a candy bar every five hours. What’s the backstory here?

“Brilliant Traces” by Cindy Lou Johnson played in New York in 1989.

This is a second run for Vintage Theatre, after a 2008 production.

“I so longed to hear the beautiful words of Cindy Lou Johnson again,” said director Craig Bond in his notes. The language is indeed often poetic as the runaway bride talks about her feeling of “hovering” above it all. And at times, she verges on hysterical.

It’s called a comedy and certainly has its humorous spots — the mix.

It produces an engaging, light evening of theater. Sit back. Let them tell you a story.

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Exhibit explains history of DAM’s North Building The model of the Denver Art Museum’s North Building

by Gio Ponti and James Sudler Associates is dated 1966, and the renowned modernist building, opened after construction in 1971, will be “revitalized,” according to museum releases — to provide Sonya Ellingboe a superior visitor experience for evergrowing numbers of visitors (including hundreds of schoolchildren who visit free). It will be closed until the work is finished.

An exhibit about the building’s history is open on the second floor of the Hamilton Building, with the original model by architects Gio Ponti and James Sudler plus drawings, historical photos and sketches.

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ACC photo program to travel Want to go to Bristol and London?

The Arapahoe Community College Photography Program, in May, 2017, is collaborating with the Photography, Film, Motion Design Program at Colorado Mesa University to visit Roman Baths, the Getty Image Gallery, Photographer’s Gallery, Tower of London and more. Participate in an Ardman Animation Workshop, The Dr. Who Experience and Warner Brothers’ Harry Potter Studio … Details: Trish Sangelo, trish.sangelo@arapahoe.edu.

Amusement park history “Denver’s Amusement Parks: A History of Fun” will be historian David Forsyth’s topic when he speaks for the Englewood Historical Preservation Society on Feb. 27 at 2:30 p.m. at the Englewood Library in the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway.

He will also appear at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 27 at Brew on Broadway, 3445 S. Broadway, Englewood. Both presentations are open to the public and admission is free. In 1908, Denver had four to choose from, but after 1914 only two remained: Lakeside and Elitch’s.

Film and forum with artist The Museum of Outdoor Arts will

The Denver Art Museum’s North Building, opened in 1971, was designed by Gio Ponti and James Sudler in the mid 1960s and under constructed over several years with a final coat of thousands of glass tiles, which catch the sunlight. COURTESY PHOTO present a short film about Mel and Dorothy Tanner, followed by a short conversation between Dorothy Tanner and MOA Executive Director Cynthia Madden Leitner about the artistic journey of Tanner and her late husband Mel. The program will be at 1 p.m. on Feb. 25 in Hampden Hall on the second floor of the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. A reception will follow in the Museum’s Indoor Gallery next door, where “Lumonics,” a lively exhibit of the Tanners’ light-based artwork is on display. Tickets: $8 through 2/24; $10 at the door. Moaonline.org, 303806-0444.

Manners and mores Dick Kreck, former Denver Post reporter, will talk about his recent book, “Rich People Behaving Badly,” at 7 p.m. on March 2, at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton.

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people such as trophy wife Isabel Springer, whose solid businessmanhusband owned what is now called the Highlands Ranch Mansion.

Jointly sponsored by Historic Littleton Inc. and the museum, the event is free, but tickets are required, due to limited seating. Kreck will sell and sign his book afterward. ($15.95). 303795-3950.

Dance “Wendy Whelan, Brian Brooks and Brooklyn Rider: Some of a Thousand Words” will be presented at 8 p.m.

March 11 at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Ballerina Whelan and choreographer Brooks collaborate with a string quartet for an evening of contemporary dance. Tickets: 720-509-1000, lonetreeartscenter.org.

Nurses meeting Non-Practicing+Part-Time Nurses, NPPTNA, will meet at 12:30 p.m. on

March 15, May 17 and Sept. 20 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial and at 12:30 p.m. June 21 at Bow Mar Beach, 5395 Lake Shore Drive, Bow Mar (potluck). Information: Barbara Karford, 4501 Wagon Trail Road, Littleton CO 80123.

Cuba presentation “Visiting Cuba — Land of Mystery and Beauty” will be Flank Slater’s subject for a talk at 7 p.m. Feb. 28 at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. History as well as current culture will be discussed and what it means for the average traveler. 303795-3961. Free.

Winter Concert The Colorado Choir will present its 40th annual Winter Concert at 7:30 p.m. March 3 and 4 at Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills Village. Tickets: coloradochoir.org, 303-892-5922. Reception on Friday.

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Irish dance show has Colorado roots

Castle Rock athlete saw show years ago that changed his life

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“RHYTHM OF THE NIGHT: THE IRISH DANCE SPECTACULAR” plays at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, at 7:30 p.m. on March 8. Tickets range from $43 to $53, lonetreeartscenter.org, 720509-1000.

The national tour starts soon, and first, creator/producer Justin Boros, of Castle Rock, will be in Florida, tweaking the light and sound for “Rhythm in the Night: The Irish Dance Spectacular.” Then the cast of 22 (20 dancers and two violinists) and crew of six to eight production people will load equipment into a large truck and people into a big bus and they’ll head to California to launch the company’s first coast-tocoast, fully booked tour.

The company will perform on March 8 at the Lone Tree Arts Center — the first time in Colorado, then travel to the East Coast.

They have been rehearsing in Colorado Springs recently, with dancers who hail from Mexico, New Zealand, Russia

and the U.S. Boros held auditions at a big Irish dance event in Orlando, he said. “By the end of April, we will have performed in 30 shows.” Then, he’ll prepare to launch “Carol of the King: The Irish Dance Christmas Spectacular” in the fall. And next spring, 2018, it will be tour time again for “Rhythm of the Night.”

Boros was a muscular, tall basketball player at his Castle Rock high school — and then came the night he caught a glimpse of Michael Flatley’s “Lord of the Dance” on TV, which changed his life.

He bought some appropriate shoes and Colin Dunne’s instructional video, “Celtic Feet,” and practiced on a fourby-eight-foot piece of wood in his base-

Dancers in “Rhythm in the Night: Irish Dance Spectacular” will appear at Lone Tree Arts Center on March 8. Justin Boros of Castle Rock (center) is producer.

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ment — every night for 18 months.

Then on a family trip to Disneyland in Florida, he delivered an audition tape to “The Best of Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance,” which was playing at the Epcot Center. Granted an audition, he had a contract the next day,

and danced with them for the next 30 months.

Then, he started thinking about forming his own company and hired composers to create an orchestral background, which differs from accompaniment used by other Irish dance groups. He bulked up his six-foot-fourinch frame and was ready to play the heavy in the storyline he developed. He worked on the storyline for 10 years.

Composers worked for two years on the music, sending it back and forth.

“The orchestral background enhances the effect of the dance,” he said. He describes the process that went on in his head as “Star Wars” meets “Lord of the Rings.”

Boros plays the villain and a dancer named Sergei plays the good guy, he says, while Amanda is the bad girl and Alexandria is the good girl. The storyline carries the production as the company, Two Step Productions, heads out on national travels with a tale of a fallen hero and his rise to redemption.

Now 35, Boros is excited to bring this show to his home in Colorado.

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

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After 25 years of flying and 8,000 hours in the sky, pilot Ty Carter saw a gap in the aviation industry: the expense of private flight.

Three years ago in Overland Park, Kansas, Carter launched MemberJets, proprietary software that connects single seats on a private aircraft to individuals at a lower cost and with greater efficiency.

“Typically, private aviation is extremely expensive and aimed toward the uber-wealthy,” Carter said. “We are reimagining traveling for people.”

The MemberJets software links Part 135 aircraft operators — on-demand carriers — to individuals seeking private aviation services. The system uses a kind of liscensing that allows the aircraft operator to sell individual seats, something that a Part 135 operator had not been able to do.

As members interact about desired destinations and are able to share the private aircraft, the trip becomes more affordable.

According to privatefly.com, using a private jet typically costs between $5,600 and $160,000. A round-trip flight using MemberJets costs the same as a firstclass commercial ticket plus 15 percent, Carter said.

In mid-January, MemberJets took Colorado under its wing by teaming with two new operators: International Jet, based at Centennial Airport and Mountain Aviation, headquartered at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Broomfield and operating in Fort Collins, Centennial, Vail, Eagle and Telluride.

Carter said a trip will not be booked unless it is profitable for the flight company.

Sam Gilliss, vice president and general manager of International Jet, said their planes typically have six to eight seats on them. Almost all the seats need to be filled in order for the trip to be profitable.

“On hearing about their program, I think they have a great concept that could serve a segment of a marketplace that has not been served yet,” Gilliss

said. “We are excited to help them get this new program off the ground. It becomes a win-win for everybody if everyone can understand and see the benefits of flying in a private jet.”

Members pay for their seats on each flight in addition to an annual fee. As of Jan. 25, MemberJets’ annual membership prices dropped from $1,500 to $250.

Only members can use the service.

Carter said that the lower price will attract more members, increasing success for plane operators and making it easier to fill a member’s desired flight.

“The more people who are accessing the system and the more people who are working together, the better the system will be,” Carter said.

The flights offered, called shuttle flights, are typically day trips to a specific destination. After choosing a destination, a member can reach out to family, co-workers and MemberJets members to attract interested parties.

MemberJets offers “journeys” to their members. Depending on the operator, a journey, for example, could be a daylong trip to an out-of-state basketball game in which tickets are included in the MemberJets aviation price.

Carter said that MemberJets is member-driven, meaning if a member requests a specific trip or location of frequent travel, the company will work to make it possible.

Carter said that because members have already undergone a background check, there is no security. Members park next to the aircraft and are in the air within minutes. Minors do not have to purchase a membership, but their seats still need to be purchased.

The private flights travel to 5,000 airports that commercial aviation cannot reach, taking them closer to their destination, Carter said. There are no additional fees for parking or checking luggage and members can park feet from their airplane.

“At the end of the day, what we are trying to do is open up private aviation to a new demographic,” Carter said.

“Between commercial and private today, there is nothing that bridges that financial gap. What we are trying to do is bridge that gap so individuals can have the benefits of private aviation.”

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Hampden Hall • 1000 Englewood Parkway • Englewood, CO 80110 TICKETS: $25 in advance, $30 at the door Students & Seniors: $15 in advance, $20 at the door Children under 12 Free TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: ReneHeredia.com

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HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Send volunteer opportunities to hharden@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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Need: Volunteers to help answer phones, in three-hour intervals, mostly from your home or cell phone; work is done from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Other volunteers are needed to clean, distribute and accept equiptment from donors.

Requirement: Must be 18 or older; periodig training provided as needed. Next session is in late July Contact: Donna Ralston, 720-443-2013,

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South Platte Park Need: Help with programs ranging from hikes, overnights, gold panning, sunset canoeing or HawkQuest events Contact: 303-730-1022 Sunset Hospice Provides end-of-life support Need: Volunteer training is from 6-10 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesdays; they also meet from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every first and third Saturday Contact: Jami Martin at 303-693-2105

Volunteer Connections - Arapahoe County “Take an active role in your government, make a difference in the lives of your neighbors, and extend the reach of services into your local communities. Your enthusiasm, personal talents and fresh perspectives keep Arapahoe County First in Colorado, First in Service.”

Need: Numerous volunteer roles for individuals, families and groups including one-time events and ongoing/weekly shifts. Human services, senior resources, open spaces, special events, etc. See website for complete list: www.arapahoegov.com/volunteer.

Age: Ages 6 and older, depending on the opportunity.

Contact: Nira Duvan, volunteer coordinator,

at 303-738-79387 or nduvan@arapahoegov.com Other: Arapahoe County Fair needs volunteers from July 28-31. Go to http://www.arapahoecountyfair.com/volunteer.html

Volunteers of America, Foster Grandparent Program Foster grandparents volunteer in early childhood centers and public schools focusing on literacy and numeracy for at-risk children and youth.

Need: Seniors on a low, fixed income who enjoy working with children. Volunteers work 15-40 hours a week.

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Herald: What is Your Background?

Young opera singers worked with vocal instructor/coach Jeremy Reger on presentation for the upcoming Denver Lyric Opera Guild Competition.

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On Feb. 4, a group of young Colorado singers on professional tracks took advantage of a Master Class offered at Bethany Lutheran Church by the Denver Lyric Opera Guild. Jeremy Reger, pianist/vocal coach from the University of Colorado’s College of Music, worked with each one on technique

and presentation, in anticipation of the DLOG competition coming up, which offers significant cash awards.

The Preliminaries are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Feb. 25, and Finals are 1 to 5 p.m. on March 25, also at Bethany Lutheran, 4500 E. Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills Village. Opera lovers are invited to watch and listen. Admission is free. denverlyricoperaguild.org.

Mark: 40+ years in the home remodel and construction industry starting at a young age maintaining two homes with a construction company and farm in the family.

An MBA in Accounting and a BS in Business Administration/Economics. Also, certifications in Green Building, QuickBooks, and BQA to help with mini farm or ranch.

Twenty years in Colorado working as a Project Manager, Superintendent, and Licensed Contractor in residential and commercial construction. My wife and I recently completed a roof down, home remodel allowing us to sell at one of the highest per square foot of $242.38 in the 80123-zip code.

The TV show aspect can be limited and misleading. In one show an Aurora home was evaluated for $13,000 dollars of immediate work. I calculated around $25,000. Enlisting my services can provide value in understanding items like our conditions, building codes, or even our insurance climate versus someone from out of state that would not readily know.

Hopefully we can recognize that the internet and home shows can provide a limited education on remodeling and regional trends but, not wisdom or experience. For example, what happens with a toilet leak in the guest bathroom 10 pm Friday night with family arriving Saturday morning? You pull the toilet to reseal and find the sewer pipe is cracked and surrounded by concrete. What do you do?

Herald: What Services do you provide:

Herald: How does a person value your service?

Mark: To be your consumer advocate as a “Renovation Consultant.” To help guide and educate you through the construction process and what to expect with your project. Perform site evaluation providing a written plan to help guide and direct you in achieving your goals and vision for your home whether purchasing, selling, or your forever home on specific projects or full management services.

Mark: One of the best examples of value would be helping you plan and manage a 1-2 month kitchen remodel from becoming a 6+ month project. With the national average kitchen remodel around $36,000, the investment in my service can save you thousands of dollars, time, and/or frustration.

Herald: What would your clients look like?

Mark: For a full house remodel evaluation it is a flat rate dependent upon the size and value of your home. Scope of work can be customized to reflect your project and vision. Also, an hourly basis if your projects are minimal. If you desire more help, I can create a scope of work that fits your needs.

Mark: I welcome a client who asks questions.

1st time home buyer, Do-it-Yourselfers, new or forever home, and if you desire a ranchette or mini farm. As an example, help the homeowner understand why one home may be a better choice over another. Or, why increasing the investment in an area(s) would be better in the long run versus a select finish or add-on.

Herald: What is the difference between you and the home shows?

Mark: This is a great question. Please recognize TV shows are staged and can be ½ reality and ½ construction. Also, to create drama often there are “foundation” issues that pop up in the middle of the remodel.

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Herald: What is the cost of your service?

Herald: What advice can you give our readers?

Mark: Don’t forget to laugh! It will help you manage your expectations with your wants, needs, and desires keeping in mind the scope of your project and budget.

Also, de-clutter your home prior to the project start date. Even though the contractor may not have provided a line item in the estimate for working with the clutter, the cost of doing so will be included in the price if they must work around it.

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THEATER

A Little Cinderella and Tea Party: 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, and Sunday, Feb. 26, at Cleo Parker Robinson Theater, 119 Park Avenue West, Denver. Presented by Ballet Ariel. Call 303-945-4388 or go to www.balletariel.org.

‘Bonnie & Clyde’: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays through Sunday, March 19, at 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Additional show time at 2 p.m. March 4. Tickets available at the box office, by calling 303-794-2787, ext. 5, or online at townhallartscenter.org/bonnieclyde.

MUSIC

Groove N’ Motion Performance: 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Forney Museum of Transportation, 4303 Brighton Blvd., Denver.

Full access to the museum, light hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, and a performance of classics from Earth, Wind & Fire, Chicago, and Tower of Power, as well as current well-known hits. Tickets are available at: https://events.r20.constantcontact. com/register/ eventReg?oe idk=a07edi7d 91yd7780534 &oseq=&c=& ch=. Contact Scott at 303-521-8206 or scott@ groovenmotion.com for information.

Stephen Paulus Concert: 2 p.m. Saturday, March 4 at Montview Presbyterian Church, 1980 Dahlia St., Denver; and at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 5 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. The combined adult choirs from both churches perform many a cappella works, choral works and a chamber ensemble accompaniment. Free concert; freewill offering given to a local charity. Contact Mark Zwilling at 303 794-2683 or mzwilling@gostandrew.com.

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Add Surface Treatments Workshop: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 4 at First Presbyterian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd.

For artists ages 18 and older.

Workshop presented by local artist Jo Ann Nelson. Fee discounted for Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County members. Go to http://www.heritage-guild.com/ for membership information, supply list and workshop registration information.

cover Castro’s revolution, the Bay of Pigs, the Cuban Missile Crisis, Guantánamo Bay and current implications of the change in U.S. policy. Call 303-542-7279 to RSVP.

this week’s TOP FIVE Ballet Brunch: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Denver Ballet Theatre, 8150 S. University Blvd., Suite 120, Centennial. Observe the level 7 and 8 classes and watch a short performance of competition and Don Quixote variations.

Light refreshments served. Call 303-7996609.

Video Chat Pitchfest for Authors, Agents: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at 1101 W. Mineral Ave., Littleton. 24 agents representing all genres of fiction and categories of nonfiction will be available for 240 10-minute video pitch sessions. Go to www. ultimatepitchfest.com or call 310-210-9221.

What’s the Fermented Fuss? 3-3:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 25 at Natural Grocers, 1265 Sgt. John Stiles Drive, Suite M, Highlands Ranch. Discover how you can join the good4urevolution. Call 303-471-9400 or go to www.

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FILM

Love Is In the Air Film Series: 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at the Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way. Stop by for a screening of “Moonrise Kingdom,” followed by a discussion with local film expert Matt Wigdahl.

Registration required; call 303-791-7323 or go to DCL. org.

EVENTS

Special Needs Sweetheart Dance: 7-9 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 24, at the Recreation Center at Southridge, Wildcat Auditorium. Ages 16 and older. Highlands Ranch Community Association program includes games, fun and food. Call 303471-7043, email summer.aden@ hrcaonline.org or go to www. hrcaonline.org/tr.

Stephen Ministry Introductory Workshop: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at Mountainview Christian Church, 40 Highlands Ranch Parkway, Highlands Ranch.

Ministering to Those Experiencing Grief, An Intro to Stephen Ministry and How to Care in a Distinctively Christian Way. Register at www. stephenministry.org/ workshop or call 314-4282600.

Animal Adoption Fair: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Castle Pines Library, 360 Village Square

The Story of Roxborough: 2-3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, at the Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Authors Flo Tonelli and Char Nauman will talk about Roxborough’s history and geologic wonders. Copies of the speakers’ book, “Images of America: Roxborough,” will be available for purchase and signing. Call 303-795-3961.

Inside the Orchestra’s Tiny Tots Shows: 9:30-10:15 a.m. and 10:45-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, at CU Denver South, 10035 S. Peoria St., Parker. For ages 6 and younger, and their families.

Children surround the 30-plus piece orchestra and interact with the conductor and musicians.

Register at insidetheorchestra. org/tiny-tots-events or by calling 303-355-7855.

Lane. Meet local pet adoption agencies, learn about being a pet-foster family and meet furry friends. No registration required.

Call 303-791-7323 or go to DCL. org.

Let’s Build a Community: cohousing community group looks to create a community, cohousing for seniors, intentional communities or shared housing in Littleton or the south Denver area. Families, singles, senior and couples welcome.

First meeting from 1-2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26 is a tour of the Highline Crossing Cohousing Community, 1620 W. Canal Court, Littleton.

Contact Kris Elletson at 303-7980160 to RSVP. Local Author Showcase: 2 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 26, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Hear local authors talk about their books.

Light refreshments, book sale and book signing. Registration required. Call 303-791-7323 or go to DCL.org.

Root Beer Float Social: 2 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 26, at Victorian House, 19600 Victorian Drive, Parker.

Root Beer Social is free and open to the public. Space is limited. Call 303-4825552 for information or to RSVP.

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Evening with Local Author: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 at the Castle Pines Library, 360 Village Square Lane. Danica Favorite will talk about her love-inspired historical novels, followed by a book sale and signing.

Registration is required; call 303-791-7323 or go to DCL.org.

Free Community Dinner: 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, at First Presbyterian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton.

All ages welcome. Enjoy home-cooked meal and hospitality. No RSVP needed. Call 303-7981389 or go http:// littletonpresbyerian. org/dinner. Dinner is served the last Tuesday of each month; 2017 dates are March 28, April 25, May 30, June 27, July 25, Aug. 29, Sept.

26, Oct. 31 and Dec. 26. Thanksgiving Day meal is served from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 23.

American Legion George C. Evans Post 103 Membership Meeting: 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, at the Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton. The state high school oratorical contest begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 11, at Metro State University. Open to the public.

Broken Tee Women’s 18-Hole Saturday Golf Club: play on Saturday mornings; season starts in April. Broken Tee Golf Course is at 2101 W. Oxford Ave., Englewood. Good for working women and mothers. Contact BTWSGC@ aol.com

HEALTH

Whole Foods Southglenn Blood Drive: 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24 at 6853 S. York St., Suite 119, Littleton.

Contact 303-363-2300 or visit bonfils.org.

Craig Hospital Blood Drive: 9-10:40 a.m. and noon to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24 at the Family Housing Conference Center, 3425 S. Clarkson St., Englewood.

Contact 303-363-2300 or visit bonfils.org.

Cabela’s Lone Tree Blood Drive: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at 10670 Cabela Drive, Lone Tree.

Contact 303-363-2300 or visit bonfils.org.

Philip S. Miller Library Blood Drive: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at 100 S. Wilcox, Castle Rock. Contact 303-3632300 or visit bonfils.org.

Columbine Library Blood Drive: 12:30-6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 7706 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton.

Contact 303-363-2300 or visit bonfils.org.

Visiting Cuba, Land of Mystery and Beauty: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Author and international tour director Frank Slater has completed 26 tours in Cuba during the last three years through the peopleto-people program. He will talk about the history of Cuba, the embargo and blockade, as well as the current Cuban culture. Call 303-795-3961.

Hearth Health Nutrition: 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, March 1 (Eating Healthy on a Budget); Wednesday, March 8 (Eat for Better Sleep); Wednesday, March 15 (Eating for Satiety); and Wednesday, March 22 (Oral Health=Heart Health) at the South Denver Heart Center, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton.

Presented by Susan Buckley, RD, CDE. For information or to register, call 303-744-1065, www.southdenver.com.

Cuba: Past, Present & Future: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. As U.S. relations with Cuba continue to evolve, join Active Minds for a past, present and future look at our communist neighbor to the south. We will

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

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CURTAIN TIME

Repertory Series Arvada Center’s Black Box Theatre launches its new Repertory Series with William Inge’s “Bus Stop” on Feb. 24, directed by Alison Watrous, playing in rep through April 15.

“The Drowning Girls” launches on March 17, directed by Lynne Col. lins. It plays in rep through May 21.

Samuel Beckett’s classic “Waiting for Godot,” directed by Geoffrey Kent, plays April 21 to May 20. Some performance will take place Wednesdays through Sundays in the Black Box, but we’d advise checking the Arvada Center website to see what’s playing at what time: arvadacenter. org. Evening performances: 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday matinees: 1 p.m.; Sunday matinees: 2 p.m. Tickets cost

$45, 720-898-7200, arvadacenter.org.

Chats with the cast are planned 35 minutes prior to curtain for every performance. Two talk backs with each play--again, check schedule for dates.

New political play “Building the Wall” by Pulitzer and Tony winner Robert Schenkkan is a just-written one hour play looking at a dystopian future. It will run in repertory at Curious Theatre, starting April 4, with the already-scheduled “Constellations” by Nick Payne. Curious has launched an Indiegogo campaign to raise some of the funds needed to put on this production: igg.me/ at/curiousprotest. Performances:

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SPORTS

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Cherry Creek goalie Ryan Bevan reaches out to make a glove save on a shot on goal from Mountain Vista during the Feb. 16 league hockey game at South Suburban Ice Arena. Bevan made 19 saves and his teammates provided the offense as the Bruins won the game, 5-2.

PHOTOS BY TOM MUNDS

Bruins outscore Golden Eagles Cherry Creek defeats Mountain Vista in league hockey game

BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Cherry Creek scored a goal about five minutes into the Feb. 16 conference hockey game and never relinquished the lead as the Bruins posted a 5-2 win over Mountain Vista.

“We have a high-intensity team with solid defensemen, fast-skating SEE HOCKEY, P26

Billy Bostwick looks to pass the puck across the ice to a Cherry Creek teammate as Mountain Vista defender Alex Solzman comes in to try to intercept the puck and clear it out of the Golden Eagles zone. Mountain Vista played solid hockey the whole game but Cherry Creek scored first and maintained the lead as it won, 5-2.

STANDOUT PERFORMERS Malik Heinselman, wrestling, junior, Castle View: Heinselman collected a 23-9 major decision over Dawson Collins of Grand Junction on Feb. 18 to win his second consecutive 106-pound state wrestling title. He was unbeaten this season with a 44-0 record.

Katie Puchino, basketball, junior, Littleton: She was credited with 12 steals to go along with 11 points in the Lions’ 56-14 Jefferson County 4A League conquest of

Wheat Ridge on Feb. 14.

Trent Schultz, wrestling, senior, Mountain Vista: He completed a 40-0 season by winning his second straight 195-pound state wrestling title on Feb. 18 with a 3-1 victory over Zeke Silva of Cherokee Trail. His brother Cohl, a sophomore at Ponderosa, won his second consecutive 220-pound state title.

JT Bley, basketball, senior, Rock Canyon: He made a basket with 19.2 seconds

to play to put Rock Canyon ahead and then drew a charging foul that nullified a winning shot from ThunderRidge in the Jaguars’ 49-48 Continental League victory over the Grizzlies on Feb. 17.

Ronnie DeGray III, basketball, sophomore, Chaparral: DeGray took game scoring and rebounding honors with 21 points and nine boards in the Wolverines’ 65-47 Continental League win over Regis Jesuit on Feb. 15.

STANDOUT PERFORMERS are five athletes named from south metro area high schools. Preference is given to those making their debut on the list. To nominate an athlete, contact Jim Benton at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com

ason Richardson, the former Michigan State standout who played 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association, knows what it feels like to be in OVERTIME a pressure-packed basketball game.

However, he admits that stress as a player is nothing like the tension he feels when watching his daughter Jaela play high school basketball for Cherry Creek.

Jim Benton “There’s so much pressure watching her play,” said Richardson who has made his home in the Denver area for the past two years.

“No matter what your child does, you want your child to succeed. When she makes a turnover or misses a shot it’s like, `Oh man, come on.’ There’s definitely more pressure watching her.

“It’s definitely a lot of fun just watching where she came from to the player she is now. It’s fun seeing her out there being a young adult.”

Jaela Richardson played last season at Heritage High in Saginaw, Michigan, but a knee injury ended her season in February. She chose to join her father in Colorado and enrolled at Cherry Creek.

“I get a lot of advice from my Dad,” she said. “After every game, we watch film and go over not only what I’m doing, but what my teammates are doing. And what I can do better and we can do better as a team. I tell him, Dad if I did something, let me know. If the team did something, let me know, so we can make the team better.”

Jaela, a 6-foot junior who missed several games early this season while completing rehab from need surgery, is averaging 9.4 points and 8.1 rebounds a game for a Bruins team loaded with tall players.

“I’m trying to work more on becoming more of a guard,” she said. “There are plenty of opportunities with our offense that allow me to be on the perimeter, and I have to take advantage of it.”

Jason Richardson — the NBA slam dunk contest winner in 2002 and 2003 — knows it’s hard for his daughter to get the experience needed to play a perimeter position that she will likely have to play in college. In high school, good inside players are needed.

“It’s difficult for her to do that, but it’s part of the game she has to work on,” said Richardson, who at 6-6 played shooting guard and small forward for several NBA teams, retiring in 2015. “She has one more year. Last year was a wash — she was hurt and SEE BENTON, P26

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Cherry Creek wrestler earns sixth at state Kai Blake battles back for spot on the podium

BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Cherry Creek sophomore Kai Blake put the secondround loss in the championship bracket behind him as he went on to earn a spot on the awards podium by finishing in sixth place in the Class 5A 152-pound weight division at the state wrestling tournament, held Feb. 16-18 at the Pepsi Center in Denver.

Blake got off to a good start as he pinned Darren Templeton of Thornton in the first round in the championship bracket. But he lost to Josh Betts of Rocky Mountain in the championship quarterfinals. Since the tournament used a double-elimination format, he re-entered competition in the second consolation bracket round.

He won his next two contests, with an 8-5 decision over Brian Hodes of Regis and an 8-6 decision over Ethan Blake of Legend, which earned him a spot in the consolation semifinals.

Blake lost a tough match to Preston Renner of Broomfield in the semifinals and lost the battle for fifth to Nathan Baca of Brighton.

Blake said it was very special to be the last wrestler representing his team at state as he prepared for the match with Renner.

“I am proud to be here representing Cherry Creek but I don’t feel there is any pressure on me,” he said.

“It feels good to be here and get this far but I am a sophomore, so if I win or lose from here on it is

OK because I still expect to have two more seasons wrestling for my team.”

He said he was inspired to become a wrestler when he watched his uncle wrestle for Cherry Creek.

“I found wrestling was a lot harder than I expected,” he said. “The demand to develop strength and endurance challenges you.

But I think the toughest thing was to develop the proper mental attitude because you have to believe in yourself and your abilities every time you go on the mat no matter who you are facing.”

Arapahoe High School’s Gannon Gosselin was the only Warrior left in the tournament Feb. 18 as he competed in the consolation bracket.

“It is awesome to be wrestling in the state tournament,” he said. “I worked hard all season and I am honored to get my first opportunity to wrestle at state.”

He said the state tournament experience was special.

“It is awesome to be here with so many people in the stands,” he said. “I think all the cheering fires me up. The state tournament experience is something else.”

Gosselin, Arapahoe’s 195-pounder, lost in the first round of the championship bracket but then won matches to advance to the consolation bracket quarterfinals.

He lost a heartbreaker in the quarterfinals. He was behind 7-4 but got the points to tie the score with less than 30 seconds left in the third period. But he lost to Cole Yung 8-7 when the Poudre wrestler got a point for an escape in the closing seconds of the match.

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second period to make it 3-1.

Mountain Vista scored on a power play minutes later, but the Bruins scored again to make it 4-1 going into the final period.

The Golden Eagles scored a power-play goal to make it 4-2 and Diego Lovato capped the scoring with an empty-net goal with five seconds left on the clock.

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forwards, good leadership and probably the best team chemistry we have had in the four years I have been head coach,” Cherry Creek coach Jeff Mielnicki said. “The program is growing. The junior varsity is strong and players are battling for a spot on the varsity. I think this program is doing Cherry Creek proud.”

Mountain Vista Coach Kevin Insana said he too has a solid team.

“We have good talent throughout our lineup,” he said. “I feel our strength is the play of our goalies. I am fortunate to have three junior goalies on our roster. This is my second year as head coach, teams are always different and I feel it is a huge plus for us that we have more

Ian Duncan pushes the puck up the ice for Mountain Vista as Cherry Creek defender Conor Heathershaw moves in to try to turn aside the Golden Eagles attack during the Feb. 16 league hockey game.

Mountain Vista played well but the Bruins got the goals they needed to win the game, 5-2.

TOM MUNDS depth now than we did last season.”

Key moments Cherry Creek scored with 12:50 left in the first period

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wasn’t able to work on her jump shot or dribbling. She has a big summer ahead of her. She has to put up a lot of shots and do a lot of ball handling and get used to shooting the ball.

“It was a different style of basket-

when Joe Whitmore stole a pass and finished off a breakaway with an unassisted goal. The Bruins went up 2-1 before the end of the period and scored again early in the

ball in Michigan, more physical, more defense and not the high-scoring games. Out here, there a lot more girls that are skilled and more 3-point shooting and stuff like that. She wanted to develop her game and that’s why she chose to move out here.”

On a winning note Kyle Cisneros knows how to go out on top.

Key players/statistics Lovato led the Bruins scoring with two goals while teammates Joe Whitmore, Bryan Cyrus and Garret Glaspy each scored a goal for Cherry Creek. Teammates Sam Harris, Harry Raabe, Danny Taggart and Joe Caputo each had an assist.

Ryan Bevan was in goal for Cherry Creek and made 19 saves. The Bruins put 30 shots on goal Kaden Stewart had a goal and an assist and Dylan

The Jefferson senior won the Class 3A championship at 132 pounds with an 8-3 decision over Brandon Damian of Valley at the Colorado State Wrestling Championships over the weekend.

It was the second consecutive state title after winning at 126 pounds in 2016.

He also leaves Colorado high school wrestling as the all-time leader with

Nurse scored a goal for Mountain Vista. Derek Nead, Josh Pusar and Andrew Best each had an assist. Golden Eagles goalie Brandon Sego made 25 saves and the team took 21 shots at the Bruins’ goal.

They said it Lovato said he was ready to go out on the ice when he got to the rink.

“It was a physical game, we knew it would be and I think it was really a fun game,” he said.

He said he was happy he could score two goals for his team, including the empty netter near the end of the game.

“I was a little afraid when I got the puck and got ahead of the defender with an open net ahead of me,” he said. “That open net looked big and small at the same time. I just tried to focus on getting the puck and it did go in, thank goodness.”

177 career wins.

“It was a great way to finish my career in high school,” Cisneros said. “I couldn’t ask to finish any other way.”

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

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• Charcoal-fueled grills and pits used for cooking or warming food, which do not produce or emit sparks or embers when used.

• Propane/LP/natural gas fueled fire pits that do not produce or emit sparks or embers when used.

• Fires set by any federal, state, or local officer, or member of a fire protection district, in the performance of an official duty.

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of dozens of options that didn’t appeal to us and yet we go back to the same place over and over again never much caring for anything we choose?

Instead of a list of really appetizing items, we see things like negativity, pessimism, anger, envy, enemy, hate, revenge and sadness.

Here’s the thing, just like in a restaurant we get to make the choices.

And maybe we choose the same thing 90 percent of the time and that’s OK, especially if it is something that is really good. And just imagine if ewe went about this same selection process throughout our day? What if we saw that very same menu for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert?

If we did, and if we were choosing

from the menu of the good instead of the bad, we would be nourishing our own bodies and probably also nourishing anyone else who we happen to be around each day.

How about you? Do you go to the same restaurant frequently? Do you usually order the same thing 90 percent of the time? Well I would love to hear all about the items on your own personal menu and the choices you choose to make about how you see yourself at gotonorton@gmail.com.

And when we frequent our favorite places and order up a healthy serving of goodness for ourselves, it really will be a better than good week for everyone.

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

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TION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS.

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

Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0723-2016

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 30, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Allen Darrington and Lori C Darrington Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Fremont Investment & Loan Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust, Series 2007-SEA1 Date of Deed of Trust June 02, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 09, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B6086132 Original Principal Amount $340,850.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $366,994.77

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOTS 11 TO 14, INCLUSIVE, BLOCK 3, CAPITOLIA THIRD FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 5794 S Prescott St, Littleton, CO 80120.

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

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

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

Public Trustees

DATE: 12/30/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Lauren Tew #45041 Nichole Williams #49611 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 4500.101959.F01 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 NO. 0723-2016 First Publication: 2/23/2017 Last Publication: 3/23/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0681-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 13, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) ERIC LUNDGREN and CATHARINA U LUNDGREN Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR WELLS FARGO ASSETSECURITIES CORPORATION, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES2007-AR5.

Date of Deed of Trust July 25, 2007 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 17, 2007 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B7106921 Original Principal Amount $495,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $489,999.45

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/19/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

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.

First Publication: 2/23/2017 Last Publication: 3/23/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Also known by street and number as: 4468 W Lake Cir S, Littleton, CO 80123.

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

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

DATE: 12/30/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 28, BLOCK 1, THE HAMLET AT COLUMBNE, FIRST FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/05/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 2/9/2017 Last Publication 3/9/2017 Name of Publication Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A

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THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/05/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 2/9/2017 Last Publication 3/9/2017 Name of Publication Littleton Independent

Public Trustees

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 12/13/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990

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.

Public Trustees

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Legal Notice No. : 0681-2016 First Publication 2/9/2017 Last Publication 3/9/2017 Name of Publication Littleton Independent

DATE: 12/21/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 21, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) KATHLEEN A MURRAY and JAY A MURRAY Original Beneficiary(ies) Colorado Bankers Mortgage, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CENLAR FSB Date of Deed of Trust September 20, 2001 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 27, 2001 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B1164737 Original Principal Amount $182,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $158,492.69 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 10, BLOCK 2, RIDGEVIEW HILLS PARK, SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 5001 E Fremont Ave, Centennial, CO 80122.

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

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Name of Record Owner as evidenced on the Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled Michael Gentala THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. Address of Record Owner as evidenced on the recorded instrument evidencing the owner's LOT 10, BLOCK 2, RIDGEVIEW HILLS PARK, interest SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, 6715 S Gilpin Cir E, Centennial, CO 80122 STATE OF COLORADO Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 07, 2014 Also known by street and number as: 5001 E Recording Information Fremont Ave, Centennial, CO 80122.

D4037886 To advertise yourRecording public notices call 303-566-4100 Date of Notice of Election THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL and Demand OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENAugust 05, 2016 CUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF Recording Information of Notice of Election TRUST. and Demand D6085814 NOTICE OF SALE Legal Description of Property LOT 19, BLOCK 19, SOUTHGLENN - FOURTH The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale COLORADO as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

Street Address of Property THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will 6715 S Gilpin Cir E, Centennial, CO 80122 at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/12/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the I sold at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on highest and best bidder for cash, the said real 12/7/16, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Littleton, Colorado, 80120, to the highest and Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the best bidder for cash, the real property described purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in above. An overbid was realized from the sale said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of and, unless the funds are claimed by the owner Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to or other persons entitled thereto within six the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as months from the date of sale, the funds due to provided by law. you will be transferred to the general fund of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, or to the First Publication: 2/16/2017 State Treasurer as part of the "Unclaimed PropLast Publication: 3/16/2017 erty Act", pursuant to Colorado law.

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent First Publication: 2/23/17 IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A Last Publication: 3/23/17 LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOName of Publication: Littleton Independent TICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE Date: 2/7/17 EXTENDED; Cynthia D. Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE By: Diana Springfield, Chief Deputy, REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF for Public Trustee CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE ©Public Trustees' Association PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECof Colorado Revised 9/2012 TION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO Legal Notice NO. 0466-2016 ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONFirst Publication: 2/23/17 SUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU Last Publication: 3/23/17 (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMName of Publication: Littleton Independent PLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSCOMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION URE PROCESS. CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0709-2016 Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given Denver, Colorado 80203 with regard to the following described Deed of (800) 222-4444 Trust: www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov

Attorney File # 16-013627 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.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0688-2016

Deed of Trust and Notice of Election and Demand:

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Lauren Tew #45041 Nichole Williams #49611 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000006357263 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0688-2016 First Publication: 2/16/2017 Last Publication: 3/16/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS CRS 38-38-111(2.5b)(3a,b,d)(5) PUBLIC TRUSTEE SALE NO. 0466-2016 To: Record Owner of the property as of the recording of the Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled. You are advised that there are overbid funds due you. This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust and Notice of Election and Demand: Name of Record Owner as evidenced on the Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled Michael Gentala Address of Record Owner as evidenced on the recorded instrument evidencing the owner's interest 6715 S Gilpin Cir E, Centennial, CO 80122 Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 07, 2014 Recording Information D4037886 Recording Date of Notice of Election and Demand August 05, 2016 Recording Information of Notice of Election and Demand D6085814 Legal Description of Property LOT 19, BLOCK 19, SOUTHGLENN - FOURTH FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO

Public Trustees

On December 30, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Mathew M Sandoval and Everlyn Sandoval Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for CTX Mortgage Company, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PNC Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust July 22, 2004 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 02, 2004 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B4136629 Original Principal Amount $252,129.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $181,735.15

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 100, BLOCK 4, SOUTHCREEK SUBDIVISION FILING NO.1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 8284 S Norfolk Way, Englewood, CO 80112.

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

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/19/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 2/23/2017 Last Publication: 3/23/2017

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Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the 32 The - The Herald highest andIndependent best bidder for cash, the said real

property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

Public Trustees

First Publication: 2/23/2017 Last Publication: 3/23/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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

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

Also known by street and number as: 8141 S Laredo Ct, Englewood, CO 80112.

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

Public Trustees NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/19/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 2/23/2017 Last Publication: 3/23/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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

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

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

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

DATE: 12/30/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Eve Grina #43658 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 Holly Shilliday #24423 Courtney Wright #45482 Erin Robson #46557 Jennifer Rogers #34682 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-16-755418-LL The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 NO. 0709-2016 First Publication: 2/23/2017 Last Publication: 3/23/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0724-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 30, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) SHARIFAH B AWANG Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust August 25, 2010 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 31, 2010 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D0084786 Original Principal Amount $157,874.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $141,905.10 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 5, BLOCK 10, SOUTHCREEK SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 8141 S Laredo Ct, Englewood, CO 80112.

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

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale

Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 12/30/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 7069990 Attorney File # 16-013503 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0724-2016 First Publication: 2/23/2017 Last Publication: 3/23/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 27, 2017 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Krystal Lina Rains be changed to Jillian Reese Rains Case No.: 17 C 100085 Shana Kloek By: Kim Boswell, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 58543 First Publication: February 9, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 18, 2017 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Andrew Michael Sowin be changed to Zoey Renée Sowin Case No.: 17 C 100054 By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 58544

Public notice is given on January 18, 2017 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Andrew Michael Sowin be changed to Zoey Renée Sowin Case No.: 17 C 100054

Name Changes

By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 58544 First Publication: February 9, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 30, 2017 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Elise Moore Lubach be changed to Elise Mary Moore Case No.: 17 C 100087 By: Kim Boswell, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 58545 First Publication: February 9, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 30, 2017 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Jared Desmond Peters be changed to Jared Desmond Hill Case No.: 2017 C 100088 Shana Kloeck By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 58559 First Publication: February 9, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 12, 2017 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Daniel Thomas Formica Jr. be changed to Stella Pearl Formica Ferrara Case No.: 2017 C 100026 By: J. Kaufmann, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 58561 First Publication: February 9, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on February 7, 2017 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Joseph Andrew Smith be changed to Rachel Trinity Smith Case No.: 17 C 100113 Shana Kloek By: Kim Boswell, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 58577 First Publication: February 16, 2017 Last Publication: March 2, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on February 7, 2017 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Huichuan Lu be changed to Dara Hui-Chuan Lu Case No.: 17 C 100110 By: J. Kaufmann, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 58579 First Publication: February 16, 2017 Last Publication: March 2, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on February 7, 2017 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Chi-Hsien Ho be changed to Eric Chi-Hsien Ho Case No.: 17 C 100108 By: J. Kaufmann, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 58580 First Publication: February 16, 2017 Last Publication: March 2, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Chi-Hsien Ho be changed to Eric Chi-Hsien Ho Case No.: 17 C 100108

Name Changes

By: J. Kaufmann, Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No: 58580 First Publication: February 16, 2017 Last Publication: March 2, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on December 22, 2016 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Sabrina Yehdego Beyene be changed to Warsa Yehdego Beyene Case No.: 16 C 101070 By: J. Kaufmann, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 58583 First Publication: February 16, 2017 Last Publication: March 2, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

February 23, 2017F Public Notice

Notice To Creditors

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of RALPH LARRY CORBELL, A/K/A LARRY CORBELL, A/K/A R. LARRY CORBELL, Deceased Case Number: 2017PR30103

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 16, 2017 , or the claims may be forever barred.

Original Signature on file at Katz, Look, & Onorato, PC s/ Lisa Pevateaux Lisa Pevateaux Personal Representative c/o Katz, Look & Onorato, PC 1120 Lincoln, Suite 1100 Denver, CO 80203 Legal Notice No.: 58575 First Publication: February 16, 2017 Last Publication: March 2, 2017 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of James W. Manning, also known as James Manning, Deceased Case Number: 17PR30022

Public notice is given on February 6, 2017 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Danay Hussey be changed to Danay Sanchez Case No.: 17 C 100106 Shana Kloek By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 58587 First Publication: February 16, 2017 Last Publication: March 2, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Notice To Creditors Public Notice

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 16, 2017, or the claims may be forever barred.

Harriet M. Manning Personal Representative 4193 S. Dahlia Street Englewood, Colorado 80113 Legal Notice No.: 58581 First Publication: February 16, 2017 Last Publication: March 2, 2017 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of David Scott Hubble, Deceased Case Number: 2016PR31162

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Craig Michael Levine, aka Craig M. Levine, aka Craig Levine, Deceased Case Number: 2017PR30125

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 9, 2017, 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 16, 2017, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kent Hubble Personal Representative 16036 E. Ithaca Pl., #A Aurora, CO 80013

Name of Person Giving Notice: Karen M. Levine Personal Representative Personal Box 18121 C.E. Hampden Ave., #200 Aurora, CO 80013

Legal Notice No.: 58560 First Publication: February 9, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

Legal Notice No.: 58585 First Publication: February 16, 2017 Last Publication: March 2, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Norma Jean Kamby, also known as Norma J. Kamby, a/k/a Norma Kamby, Deceased.

Case Number: 2017-PR-30046

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ben A. King, Deceased Case Number 2017PR30137.

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of the County of Arapahoe, Colorado, on or before June 9, 2017, 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 23, 2017, or the claims may be forever barred.

Person Giving Notice: Betty Jo Jorgensen, Personal Representative 11373 E. Ida Avenue Englewood, CO 80111

Gary William Ives, Personal Representative 16164 Canyon Wren Way Morrison, CO 80465

Legal Notice No.: 58562 First Publication: February 9, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JOHN NELSON PRICE a/k/a JOHN N. PRICE, and a/k/a JOHN PRICE, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30087 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 16, 2017, or the claims may be forever barred.

Public Notice

Legal Notice No.: 58593 First Publication: February 23, 2017 Last Publication: March 9, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Peggy Galston, Deceased Case No.: 17PR30134

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the (District Court of the County of Arapahoe, Colorado) on or before June 23, 2017, or the claims may be forever barred. /s/ original signature on file in office of Palmer, Goertzel & Associates, P.C.

Personal Representative John R. Price 1301 S. County Road 217 Deer Trail, Colorado 80105

Carol Caster-Ekwall Personal Representative 4030 S. Sherman Street Englewood, CO 80111 303-726-4303

Legal Notice No.: 58574 First Publication: February 16, 2017 Last Publication: March 2, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No.: 58597 First Publication: February 23, 2017 Last Publication: March 9, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of RALPH LARRY CORBELL, A/K/A LARRY CORBELL, A/K/A R. LARRY CORBELL, Deceased Case Number: 2017PR30103

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Marina Ann Thorson, Deceased Case Number 2017PR14

All persons having claims against the above-

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District

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Notice To Creditors

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Marina Ann Thorson, Deceased Case Number 2017PR14

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 6/23/17, or the claims may be forever barred.

Christina Hulin Personal Representative 312 N. Main Gilman, IA 50106 Legal Notice No.: 58598 First Publication: February 23, 2017 Last Publication: March 9, 2017 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JAMES GERALD DURDY, a/k/a JAMES G. DURDY, Deceased.

Case No.: 17PR30109

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of the County of Arapahoe Colorado, on or before July 1, 2017, or the claims may be forever barred.

Darcy Hunt-Johnson, Co-Personal Representatives c/o Brian Landy, Attorney 3780 South Broadway, Suite 107 Englewood, CO 80113 Legal Notice No.: 58599 First Publication: February 23, 2017 Last Publication: March 9, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Nancy Kridel, a/k/a Nancy Diane Schmidt-Kridel, a/k/a Nancy D. Kridel, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 30974

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 30, 2017, or the claims may be forever barred.

Nancy S. Germany, Esq. Attorney to the Personal Representative THE GERMANY LAW FIRM, P.C. 600 17th Street, Suite 2800 South Denver, Colorado 80202 Legal Notice No.: 58609 First Publication: February 23, 2017 Last Publication: March 9, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lucille E. Hulwick, also known as Lucille Esther Hulwick, Deceased Case Number: 17PR30114 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 23, 2017, or the claims may be forever barred.

William Charles Hulwick Personal Representative 45 Fairway Lane Littleton, Colorado 80123 Legal Notice No.: 58611 First Publication: February 23, 2017 Last Publication: March 9, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on February 6, 2017 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Mackenzie Ara Roberts be changed to Mackenzie Ara Hampleman Case No.: 17 C 100098 By: J. Kaufmann, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 58505 First Publication: February 23, 2017 Last Publication: March 9, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jerome Archibald Lewis, aka Jerome A. Lewis, aka Jerome Lewis, Deceased Case Number: 16 PR 31256 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 10, 2017 or the claims may be forever barred.

John R. Weaver Personal Representative 5150 East Yale Circle, Suite 303 Denver, Colorado 80222 Legal Notice No: 58547

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 10, 2017 or the claims may be forever barred.

Notice To Creditors

John R. Weaver Personal Representative 5150 East Yale Circle, Suite 303 Denver, Colorado 80222

Legal Notice No: 58547 First Publication: February 9, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Englewood Herald PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Virginia Mueller, aka Virginia P. Mueller, aka Virginia Pearl Mueller, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30092 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 12, 2017 or the claims may be forever barred.

Jeffery D. Bigelow Personal Representative 5770 S. Delaware Street Littleton, Colorado 80120 Legal Notice No: 58563 First Publication: February 9, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of William James Martin, Sr., aka Bill Martin, Sr., Deceased Case Number: 16 PR 331 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, 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112, on or before June 16, 2017 or the claims may be forever barred.

Janis M. Martin Personal Representative 14775 Lakeview Drive, No. 2 Middlefield, OH 44062 Legal Notice No: 58571 First Publication: February 16, 2017 Last Publication: March 2, 2017 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Kindra Lee Hamner, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 31237 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 16, 2017 or the claims may be forever barred.

Erin Anne Garcia Personal Representative 1730 Ironton Street Aurora, Colorado 80010

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Legal Notice No: 58578 First Publication: February 16, 2017 Last Publication: March 2, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mary Margaret Fehrman, aka Mary M. Fehrman, aka Mary Fehrman, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30026 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 16, 2017 or the claims may be forever barred.

Kimberly S. Puntel Personal Representative 0064 Newquist Street, X5493 Eagle Colorado 81631 Legal Notice No: 58582 First Publication: February 16, 2017 Last Publication: March 2, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ethel Ann Leff, aka Ethel A. Leff, aka Ann Leff, aka Mrs. W.E. Leff, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 43 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 16, 2017 or the claims may be forever barred.

Leroy L. Leff Personal Representative 5780 S. Greenwood Street Littleton, Colorado 80120 Legal Notice No: 58584 First Publication: February 16, 2017 Last Publication: March 2, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Carol W. Worth, aka Carol Witwer Worth, Deceased Case Number: 17 PR 30100 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 23, 2017 or the claims may be forever barred.

John R. Hamner Personal Representative 6821 S. Gibraltar Court Centennial, Colorado 80016

Michael Andrew Worth Brian Douglas Worth David William Worth Stephen Edward Worth Co-Personal Representatives c/o Scobie & Morlang, LLC 1660 S. Albion Street, Suite 918 Denver, Colorado 80222

Bette Heller, Esq. Attorney for the Personal Representative 19671 E. Euclid Drive Centennial, Colorado 80016

Legal Notice No: 58590 First Publication: February 23, 2017 Last Publication: March 9, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No: 58572 First Publication: February 16, 2017 Last Publication: March 2, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Adeline Coates, Deceased Case Number: 17 PR 52 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 20, 2017 or the claims may be forever barred.

Thomas Coates Personal Representative 8094 S. Grape Court Centennial, Colorado 80122 Legal Notice No: 58573 First Publication: February 16, 2017 Last Publication: March 2, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Dalton Makepeace McCreary, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30111 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 16, 2017 or the claims may be forever barred.

Erin Anne Garcia Personal Representative 1730 Ironton Street Aurora, Colorado 80010 Legal Notice No: 58578 First Publication: February 16, 2017 Last Publication: March 2, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Calvin James Clifford, Deceased, Case Number: 17 PR 76 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 30, 2017 or the claims may be forever barred.

Candace A. Holland and Gregory J. Clifford Co-Personal Representatives 1685 W. Lake Avenue Littleton, Colorado 80120 Legal Notice No: 58591 First Publication: February 23, 2017 Last Publication: March 9, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS – against the property legally described as follows:

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Lot 8, Block 4, Tollgate Crossing Subdivision Filing No. 1, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Also known by street and number as 4817 South Elk Way, Aurora, CO 80016-5830.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Stephanie Anne Smith, Deceased Case Number: 17PR37 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 23, 2017 or the claims may be forever barred.

Christie Keshet Smith Personal Representative 447 Willoughby Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11206 Legal Notice No: 58595 First Publication: February 23, 2017 Last Publication: March 9, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Charles Neil Baumgardner, aka Charles N. Baumgardner, aka Charles Baumgardner, Deceased Case Number: 17 PR 30074 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 24, 2017 or the claims may be forever barred.

Francesca Nicole Baumgardner Personal Representative 7110 E. Briarwood Drive Centennial, Colorado 80112 Legal Notice No: 58612 First Publication: February 23, 2017 Last Publication: March 9, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Englewood Herald PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Zoya Fedorova, aka Zoya Fedorovna Fedorova, Deceased Case Number: 17 PR 30116 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 23, 2017 or the claims may be forever barred.

Ludmila Bien Personal Representative 3131 E. Alameda Avenue, No. 201 Denver, Colorado 80209 Legal Notice No: 58608 First Publication: February 23, 2017 Last Publication: March 9, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO CASE NO: 2015CV31594 DIV./CTRM.: 15 Plaintiff(s): TOLLGATE CROSSING HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation v.

Defendant(s): APRIL B. ATCHISON a/k/a APRIL ATCHISON; LYNETTE NICKELSON; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; DHI MORTGAGE COMPANY, LTD.; TOLLGATE CROSSING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1; TOLLGATE CROSSING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2; AURORA LOAN SERVICES LLC; VANDENBERG CHASE ASSOCIATES LLC; NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC; SUE SANDSTROM, as the Arapahoe County Treasurer; and CYNTHIA D. MARES as the Arapahoe County Public Trustee NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 23, 2017 or the claims may be forever barred.

This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to an Order for Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure dated September 30, 2016, and C.R.S. §§ 38-38-101 to 401, by the Tollgate Crossing Homeowners Association, Inc., the current holder of a statutory lien pursuant to C.R.S. § 38-33.3-316.

The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Declaration Of Covenants, Conditions, And Restrictions of Tollgate Crossing Homeowners Association, Inc. recorded with the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder on April 26, 2004, in Reception No. B4074969 (“Declaration”). The Declaration and notices as recorded, establish a lien for the benefit of the Tollgate Crossing Homeowners Association, Inc.

Roger L. Pierce Personal Representative 2780 South Kearney Street Denver, Colorado 80222

THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS – against the property legally described as follows:

Legal Notice No: 58592 First Publication: February 23, 2017 Last Publication: March 9, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Lot 8, Block 4, Tollgate Crossing Subdivision Filing No. 1, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Victoria Theresa Pierce, aka Victoria T. Pierce, aka Victoria Pierce, and Vickie Pierce, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30072

Also known by street and number as 4817 South Elk Way, Aurora, CO 80016-5830.

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The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 a.m. on March 23, 2017, at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, 720874-3851. At the sale, the Sheriff will sell the real property described above, and the improvements thereon, to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

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

All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the Civil Unit at the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 720-874-3851. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is: K. Christian Webert, #43739, Moeller Graf, P.C., 385 Inverness Parkway, Englewood, CO 80112, telephone (720) 2792568.

Date: December 19, 2016 David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 58417 First Publication: January 26, 2017 Last Publication: February, 23, 2017 Published in: Littleton Independent, 2550 W. Main St, Littleton, CO 80120 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2015CV032572, Division/Courtroom 15 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

Plaintiff: THE HIGHLANDS AT PINEY CREEK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. v.

Defendants: JEFFREY P COSTA; US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007WF1; MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT INC; and CYNTHIA D MARES, AS ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE.

Regarding: LOT 4, BLOCK 4, THE HILLS AT PINEY CREEK FILING NO. 3-A, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known as: 17727 E Dorado Drive, Centennial, CO 80015.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice:

You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Unit of the Sheriff's Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10 O’clock A.M., on the 30th day of March, 2017, at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, phone number 720-874-3850. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder.

Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

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

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $4,778.57.

The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is Boyd A. Rolfson, Esq., HindmanSanchez P.C., 555 Zang Street, Suite 100, Lakewood, Colorado 80228, 303.432.8999.

Legal Notice No.: 58434 First Publication: February 2, 2017 Last Publication: March 2, 2017 Published In: Littleton Independent 2550 W. Main St., Littleton, CO 80120 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO CASE NO: 2016CV31218 DIV./CTRM.: 402

Plaintiff(s): SADDLE ROCK RIDGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation v.

Defendant(s): MARISA BROWN; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; FIRST CHOICE LOAN SERVICES, INC.; SUE SANDSTROM, as the Arapahoe County Treasurer; CYNTHIA D. MARES, as the Arapahoe County Public Trustee COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to an Order for Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure dated September 1, 2016, and C.R.S. §§ 38-38-101 to 401, by the Saddle Rock Ridge Homeowners Association, Inc., the current holder of a lien recorded with the County of Arapahoe Clerk and Recorder on April 23, 2016, at Reception No. D5040100. The judicial foreclosure is based on

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This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to an Order for Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure dated September 1, 2016, and C.R.S. §§ 38-38-101 to 401, by the Saddle Rock Ridge Homeowners Association, Inc., the current holder of a lien recorded with the County of Arapahoe Clerk and Recorder on April 23, 2016, at Reception No. D5040100. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Saddle Rock Ridge Homeowners Association, Inc. recorded with the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder on July 6, 1998, in Reception No. A8101286 (“Declaration”). The Declaration and notices as recorded, establish a lien for the benefit of the Saddle Rock Ridge Homeowners Association, Inc. - THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS – against the property legally described as follows:

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Lot 52, Block 1, Saddle Rock Ridge Filing No.6, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Also known by street and number as 6132 South Quemoy Court, Aurora, CO 80015.

The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 a.m. on March 30, 2017, at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office at 13101 E. Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, telephone (720) 874-3935. At the sale, the Sheriff will sell the real property described above, and the improvements thereon, to the highest bidder.

Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at (720) 874-3935. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is: K. Christian Webert, #43739, Moeller Graf, P.C., 385 Inverness Parkway, Suite 200, Englewood, CO 80112, telephone (720) 279-2568.

Date: December 29, 2016 David C. Walcher, Sheriff County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 58442 First Publication: February 2, 2017 Last Publication: March 2, 2017 Published in: Littleton Independent 2550 W. Main St., Littleton, CO 80120 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112 ACTARUS, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company v.

ANTHONY LOCKARD, an individual; SUE SANDSTROM, as Treasurer for Arapahoe County, Colorado Case No. 2016CV32895, Division 402 SUMMONS TO THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: ANTHONY LOCKARD, an individual

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

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

Dated: January 18, 2017.

HATCH RAY OLSEN SANDBERG LLC By: Christopher J. Conant Robert W. Hatch II Attorneys for Plaintiff Actarus, LLC Atty. Reg. ## 40268, 16888 730 17th Street, Suite 200, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 298-1800 cconant@hatchlawyers.com; rhatch@hatchlawyers.com Legal Notice No.: 58497 First Publication: January 26, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112

CASE NO: 2016CV31180 DIV./CTRM.: 15

IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: ANNA CHANTAL CARLTON, Petitioner, and JEFFREY MARK CARLTON, Respondent.

Plaintiff(s): SADDLE ROCK RIDGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation v.

Defendant(s): MARIA DEL CARMEN MERCADO; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT, INC.; NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; SUE SANDSTROM as the Arapahoe County Treasurer; and CYNTHIA D. MARES as the Arapahoe County Public Trustee

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JOHNSON MÁRQUEZ LEGAL GROUP Whitney N. Manning, #48929 4500 Cherry Creek Drive South, Suite 700 Denver, Colorado 80246 Telephone: (303) 394-3030 Facsimile: (303) 394-3030 E-mail: whitney.manning@johnsonmarquez.com Case Number: 2016DR31032 SUMMONS FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE AND TEMPORARY INJUNCTION TO THE RESPONDENT NAMED ABOVE, THIS SUMMONS SERVES AS A NOTICE TO APPEAR IN THIS CASE: If you were served in the State of Colorado, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 21 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action.

If you were served outside of the State of Colorado or you were served by publication, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 35 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action.

You may be required to pay a filing fee with your Response. The Response form (JDF 1103) can be found at www.court.state.co.us by clicking on the “Self Help/Forms” tab.

After 91 days from the date of service or publication, the Court may enter a Decree affecting your marital status, distribution of property and debts, issues involving children such as child support, allocation of parental responsibilities (decision-making and parenting time), maintenance (spousal support), attorney fees, and costs to the extent the Court has jurisdiction.

If you fail to file a Response in this case, any or all of the matters above, or any related matters which come before this Court, may be decided without further notice to you.

This is an action to obtain a Decree of: Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation as more fully described in the attached Petition, and if you have children, for orders regarding the children of the marriage.

NOTICE C.R.S. § 14-10-107 provides that upon the filing of a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation by the Petitioner and Co-Petitioner, or upon personal service of the Petition and Summons on the Respondent, or upon waiver and acceptance of service by the Respondent, an automatic temporary injunction shall be in effect against both parties until the Final Decree is entered, or the Petition is dismissed, or until further Order of the Court. Either party may apply to the Court for further temporary orders, an expanded temporary injunction, or modification or revocation under C.R.S. § 14-10-108.

A request for genetic tests shall not prejudice the requesting party in matters concerning allocation of parental responsibilities pursuant to C.R.S. § 14-10-124(1.5). If genetic tests are not obtained prior to a legal establishment of paternity and submitted into evidence prior to the entry of the final decree of dissolution or legal separation, the genetic tests may not be allowed into evidence at a later date.

AUTOMATIC TEMPORARY INJUNCTION –

BY ORDER OF COLORADO LAW, YOU AND YOUR SPOUSE ARE: 1. Restrained from transferring, encumbering, concealing or in any way disposing of, without the consent of the other party or an Order of the Court, any marital property, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life, Each party is required to notify the other party of any proposed extraordinary expenditures and to account to the Court for all extraordinary expenditures made after the injunction is in effect; 2. Enjoined from molesting or disturbing the peace of the other party; 3. Restrained from removing the minor children of the parties, if any, from the State without the consent of the other party or an Order of the Court; and 4. Restrained without at least 14 days advance notification and the written consent of the other party or an Order of the Court, from canceling, modifying, terminating, or allowing to lapse for nonpayment of premiums, any policy of health insurance, homeowner’s or renter’s insurance, or automobile insurance that provides coverage to either of the parties or the minor children or any policy of life insurance that names either of the parties or the minor children as a beneficiary.

DATED this November 2, 2016.

JOHNSON MÁRQUEZ LEGAL GROUP s/ Whitney N. Manning Whitney N. Manning, #48929 ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER Legal Notice No.: 58523 First Publication: February 2, 2017 Last Publication: March 2, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112

DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO CASE NO: 2016CV31180 DIV./CTRM.: 15

IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: ANNA CHANTAL CARLTON, Petitioner, and JEFFREY MARK CARLTON, Respondent.

Plaintiff(s): SADDLE ROCK RIDGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation v.

Defendant(s): MARIA DEL CARMEN MERCADO; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT, INC.; NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; SUE

JOHNSON MÁRQUEZ LEGAL GROUP Whitney N. Manning, #48929 4500 Cherry Creek Drive South, Suite 700 Denver, Colorado 80246 Telephone: (303) 394-3030 Facsimile: (303) 394-3030

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COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to an Order for Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure dated October 12, 2016, and C.R.S. §§ 38-38-101 to 401, by the Saddle Rock Ridge Homeowners Association, Inc., the current holder of a lien recorded with the County of Arapahoe Clerk and Recorder on October 21, 2013, at Reception No. D3130125. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Saddle Rock Ridge Homeowners Association, Inc. recorded with the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder on July 6, 1998, in Reception No. A8101286 (“Declaration”). The Declaration and notices as recorded, establish a lien for the benefit of the Saddle Rock Ridge Homeowners Association, Inc. - THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS – against the property legally described as follows: Lot 15, Block 6, The Bluffs at Saddle Rock Ridge Subdivision, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Also known by street and number as 5347 South Shawnee Street, Aurora, CO 80015.

The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 a.m. on April 20, 2017, at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112. At the sale, the Sheriff will sell the real property described above, and the improvements thereon, to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at (720) 874-3935. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is: K. Christian Webert, #43739, Moeller Graf, P.C., 385 Inverness Parkway, Englewood, CO 80112, telephone (720) 279-2568.

Date: January 19, 2017 David C. Walcher Sheriff, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado

On December 18, 2015, the State Board of Pharmacy indefinitely suspended the license of Jude Pembleton, PA license no. RP441824, last known of Englewood, Colorado, based upon findings she procured or attempted to procure for herself a drug by fraud, deceit, 111 is representation or subterfuge.

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Legal Notice No.: 58507 First Publication: February 23, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Littleton Independent Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 Court Phone: 303-649-6355 PLAINTIFF: LAREDO LANDING OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. v.

DEFENDANTS: TANYA M BATZEL; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC AS NOMINEE FOR FIRST MAGNUS FINANCIAL CORPORATION; and CYNTHIA MARES, AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY Attorney: Nicholas J. Hutchens Firm: HindmanSanchez P.C. Address: 555 Zang Street, Suite 100 Lakewood, Colorado 80228 Phone Number: 303.432.8999 E-mail: nhutchens@hindmansanchez.com Atty. Reg. No.: 48198 Our File No.: 8937.0063 Case No.: 2016CV032605 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. 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.

By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff

Dated: October 21, 2016 Respectfully submitted, HINDMANSANCHEZ P.C. Original signature of Nicholas J. Hutchens is on file with the law offices of HindmanSanchez P.C. pursuant to C.R.C.P. 121, §1-26(7).

Legal Notice No.: 58502 First Publication: February 23, 2017 Last Publication: March 23, 2017 Published in: Littleton Independent 2550 W. Main St., Littleton, CO 80120

/s/ Nicholas J. Hutchens Nicholas J. Hutchens, No. 48198 555 Zang Street, Suite 100 Lakewood, Colorado 80228 303.432.8999

PUBLIC NOTICE Juvenile Court City of Centennial, Colorado County of Arapahoe 7325 South Potomac Street, Division 14 Centennial, Colorado 80112 IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITIONS OF: Jonathan Soto, FOR THE STEP PARENT ADOPTION OF CHILD, case number 16JA183.

NOTICE OF HEARING TO: Marco Ramos You are hereby notified that the above-named Petitioner has filed in this Court a verified Petition seeking to adopt a step child. An Affidavit of Abandonment has been filed alleging that you have abandoned the child for a period of one year or more and/or have failed without cause to provide reasonable support for the child for one year or more. You are further notified that an Adoption hearing is set on April 26, 2017 at 10:00am, room 186 in the court location identified above. You are further notified that if you fail to appear for said hearing, the Court may terminate your parental rights and grant the adoption as sought by the Petitioner. A copy of the petition may be obtained from the clerk of the court during regular business hours, and that default judgement may be entered against that party upon whom service is made by such notice if he or she fails to appear or file a response within thirty-five days after the date of publication.

Legal Notice No.: 58504 First Publication: February 23, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice On December 18, 2015, the State Board of Pharmacy indefinitely suspended the license of Jude Pembleton, PA license no. RP441824, last known of Englewood, Colorado, based upon findings she procured or attempted to procure for herself a drug by fraud, deceit, 111 is representation or subterfuge.

Legal Notice No.: 58507 First Publication: February 23, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Publisher: The Englewood Herald

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You are further notified that if you fail to appear for said hearing, the Court may terminate your parental rights and grant the adoption as sought by the Petitioner(s).

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that the above was served by US Mail postage prepaid addressed as follows or via ICCES, electronic file and served on: February 3, 2017.

James Conrad Nimmo 555 Lake Center, #214 Cumming, GA 30040 s/original signature on file with Law Firm Cheryl L Mulvihill Legal Notice NO. 58570 First Publication: February 16, 2017 Last Publication: March 2, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

City and County Public Notice CITY OF ENGLEWOOD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The regular meeting of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals is scheduled for March 8, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado.

CASE #VAR2017-004. APPLICANT: Herrera Personal Touch L.S. The applicant is requesting a variance to reduce the required side setback from 5 feet to 3 feet for a detached garage. This is a variance to Table 16-6-1.2 of the Englewood Municipal Code.

PREMISES: 3383 West Chenango Avenue Copies of the application are on file in the Community Development Department and may be reviewed upon request. Anyone interested in this matter may be heard at the Public Hearing at the previously cited location, date, and time.

By Order of the City Board of Adjustment and Appeals /s/ Nancy G. Fenton Nancy G. Fenton Recording Secretary

Legal Notice No.: 58506 PUBLISHED: February 23, 2017 First Publication: February 23, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent

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ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF Laredo Landing Owners Association, Inc. Address of Plaintiff: Laredo Landing Owners Association, Inc. c/o Homefront Community Management Inc. 5750 DTC Pkwy, Ste 120 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Legal Notice No.: 58546 First Publication: February 9, 2017 Last Publication: March 9, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice District Court Arapahoe County, Colorado Court Address: 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 In the Matter of the Petition of: RICHARD LAURENCE TEMPEST, For the Adoption of a Minor.

Case Number: 16 JA 150 Division: 22 Courtroom: NOTICE OF HEARING To: James Conrad Nimmo.

Pursuant to §19-5-208, C.R.S., you are hereby notified that the above-named Petitioner(s) has/have filed in this Court a verified Petition seeking to adopt a child.

If applicable, an Affidavit of Abandonment has been filed alleging that you have abandoned the child for a period of one year or more and/or have failed without cause to provide reasonable support for the child for one year or more.

You are further notified that an Adoption hearing is set on April 12, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. in the court location identified above.

You are further notified that if you fail to appear for said hearing, the Court may terminate your parental rights and grant the adoption as sought by the Petitioner(s).

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that the above was served by US Mail postage prepaid addressed as follows or via ICCES, electronic file and served on: February 3, 2017.

James Conrad Nimmo

Legal Notice No.: 58601 First Publication: February 23, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent

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Public Notice LITTLETON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Pursuant to the liquor laws of the State of Colorado, Rubio’s Restaurants Inc. doing business as Rubio’s Coastal Grill, 111 W Mineral Avenue, Littleton, CO, has requested the licensing officials of the City of Littleton, Colorado, to grant a Hotel & Restaurant liquor license for the sale of on-premise consumption only.

The public hearing on the application will be held on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 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.: 58596 First Publication: February 23, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice INVITATION TO BID

Legal Notice No.: 58602 First Publication: February 23, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent

Notice To Creditors

Legal Notice No.: 58603 First Publication: February 23, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent

RE: Parking Garage Repair & Preventative Maintenance - 2017 Park Meadows Parking Structure Lone Tree, Co

Legal Notice No.: 58605 First Publication: February 23, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent

All Bidders: The Park Meadows Business Improvement District invites you to submit a Proposal for the above referenced project that generally includes concrete restoration and waterproofing.

This is the final phase of a multi-year program to restore and protect the existing structure.

Public Notice Legal Notice No.: 58607 First Publication: February 23, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent

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NOTICE OF VACANCY ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF IRON WORKS VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

NOTICE TO CREDITORS District Court, Arapahoe County, Colorado, 7325 S. Potomac St. Centennial, CO 80112-4030 (303) 649-6355

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Iron Works Village Metropolitan District (the “District”), City of Englewood, Arapahoe County, Colorado.

Estate of Robert L. Weaver, a/k/a Robert Lawrence Weaver, a/k/a Robert Weaver, a/k/a Bob Weaver, Deceased.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 32-1-808, C.R.S., that one or more vacancies currently exist or will exist on the board of directors of the District. Any qualified, eligible elector of the District interested in serving on the board of directors for the District should file a Letter of Interest with the board by 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 5, 2017.

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 9, 2017 or the claims may be forever barred.

Janet K. Holmes – Personal Representative 2192 W Arapahoe Drive Littleton, CO 80120-3008

Letters of Interest should be sent to Iron Works Village Metropolitan District, c/o White Bear Ankele Tanaka & Waldron, Attorneys at Law, 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000, Centennial, Colorado.

Legal Notice No.:58539 First Publication: February 9, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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IRON WORKS VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTIRCT

Legal Notice No.: 58604 First Publication: February 23, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on February 6, 2017 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Mackenzie Ara Roberts be changed to Mackenzie Ara Hampleman Case No.: 17 C 100098 By: J. Kaufmann, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 58505 First Publication: February 23, 2017 Last Publication: March 9, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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Public Notice LITTLETON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the liquor laws of the State of Colorado, Mama Sol Cocina, Inc., doing business as Mama Sol Cocina, 6439 South Broadway, Littleton, CO, has requested the licensing officials of the City of Littleton, Colorado, to grant a Hotel & Restaurant liquor license for the sale of on-premise consumption only.

The public hearing on the application will be held on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 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.: 58612 First Publication: February 23, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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Legal Notice No.: 58606 First Publication: February 23, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent

By: /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law Legal Notice No.: 58503 First Publication: February 23, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent Englewood Herald

The scope of work has been identified in detail on the proposal form and repair Drawings R-0 through R-4, in this package. Bid package and documents will be available on February 22nd, 2017. It will be the contractor’s responsibility to verify the conditions shown on these drawing sheets for both type and location.

Proposals for consideration are to include Bid Form with all prices and proposed products filled in and form signed by authorized representative of the bidder. Bidders who are not pre-qualified must also complete and submit the Contractor’s Qualification Statement with their bid.

If there are any questions regarding the project scope, please direct them to Desman Associates’ Robert Tober at rtober@desman.com with a copy to the BID’s on site administrator Whitney Miller, at whitney@mulhernmre.com.

Questions will be received until 5 pm MDT on March 14th. Questions from any bidder with corresponding answers will be issued to all bidders by 5 pm MDT on March 15th.

A Pre-bid Conference will be held on March 9, 2017 at 1:00 pm local time to review pertinent details related to the submission of a price proposal for the work. The meeting will take place in the Park Meadows management office conference room. Each invited bidder is asked to attend.

Bids are due by 3:00 pm MDT on Friday March 17, 2017 at the Park Meadows Management Office. Responsive bids must comply with the INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS. Sincerely, Park Meadows Business Improvement District Whitney Miller, District Administrator Legal Notice No.: 58610 First Publication: February 23, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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Happy First Smoke-Free Anniversary, Littleton!

It’s Good For Health, It’s Good For Business!

Congratulations on one year with an outdoor smoke-free downtown zone, including electronic smoking devices downtown and citywide.

For more information about Littleton’s Smoke-Free Main Street area see City Code Section 6-10-2 (A)