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Littleton welcomes new postmaster Lora McLucas brings military, law-enforcement background to her role with Postal Service

New postmaster Lora McLucas said she intends to whip the Littleton area’s Postal Service performance into shape. Several Littleton city council members joined McLucas at her swearing-in ceremony. From left: council member Bill Hopping, Mayor Pro Tem Debbie Brinkman, McLucas, and council members Phil Cernanec and Peggy Cole.

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BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Littleton’s new postmaster is ready to deliver.

Lora McLucas was officially sworn in on Oct. 24, though she’s been on the job in Littleton since Oct. 14.

McLucas, who rose through the ranks from a part-time mail carrier in southern Colorado to a high-level manager, said she’s well aware of the challenges the U.S. Postal Service faces in the 21st century.

“We have to change,” McLucas said. “We need to get in line with the changes other carriers are making, like giving people instant updates on their deliveries.”

McLucas’ turf covers Littleton,

Highlands Ranch, Ken Caryl, Columbine Valley and Centennial. She’s aware some customers in her coverage area have expressed frustration with the level of service.

“I’m planning to focus on the fundamentals: on-time mail delivery, and servicing our customers at the window,” McLucas said. “We haven’t paid as much attention to our window lines as we should.”

McLucas said her employees would describe her as “a little intense, but fair. All I want is for

people to do their jobs.”

She comes by her no-nonsense approach honestly. McLucas was previously an Army combat medic, who worked in the burn unit at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio during Desert Storm, and later spent years as a police officer in Trinidad in southern Colorado.

After joining the Postal Service as a mail carrier, McLucas quickly rose through the ranks, and has previously worked as postmaster in Commerce City, Wheat Ridge and

Arvada. Most recently she was manager of operation programs for the Denver district manager before being appointed to replace the outgoing postmaster in Littleton.

McLucas said she wants people to know that the Postal Service is a selfsustaining organization and doesn’t rely on tax dollars.

“We’re self-sufficient,” Mc Lucas said. “We’re a business and we need to operate like one.”

McLucas’ husband also works for the Postal Service, and her two children are also in public service: her daughter is a 911 dispatcher in Boulder, and her son leaves for Marine Corps basic training in June.

Littleton officials welcomed McLucas at her swearing in ceremony.

“Lora seems very nice and interested in becoming involved in the community,” said District 3 City Councilmember Phil Cernanec, who attended the ceremony. “It’s great to see someone who’s not just a native Coloradan and a veteran, but someone who’s interested in Littleton.

We’re thrilled to have her.”

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Library and museum director, Kansas farm boy Best job in the city I think I have the best job in the city: I’m the director of library and museum services. I’ve been here for 15 years with the museum, and in the last seven I added the library. Every day is different and new, I’ve got a fantastic staff that keeps me on my toes, and we get to work really closely with Littleton citizens and visitors from around the metro area. We try to accommodate their needs, wants and interests.

The personal investment that you see exhibited by Littleton citizens is outstanding. There are decades of support for the library and museum, and people feel very personally attached

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to both of them. In some ways that makes my job easier, because there’s such a wellspring of support in the community, but you also have to stay cognizant of people’s needs and be receptive to listening.

Littleton is remarkable for a city of this size to have two cultural ame-

nities like the library and museum, and that doesn’t count Town Hall Arts Center, Hudson Gardens, and Historic Downtown. These are quality-of-life assets, and they’re what make Littleton Littleton. Everybody has a fire department and police department, but not everyone has a

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Not in Kansas anymore I grew up in a tiny wheat farming town called Healy, in western Kansas.

It’s beautiful, but it’s a rural, natural beauty. It’s a wonderful place to be from, and I went to a really small school, so I got to be involved in everything — sports, academics and yearbook.

I got lucky. I was a history major in undergrad and grad school, and I worked all over the country as a museum director. Before I came here, I was in Kansas City for 10 years at a museum there. I saw the Littleton opening, and it has such a great reputation as being progressive and forward-looking. It was a long trip to get here, but my wife and I feel at home here.

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First Littleton Leadership Academy class graduates STAFF REPORT

Twenty-six future community leaders graduated Oct. 19 as part of the inaugural Littleton Leadership Academy class. Graduates and community members heard a keynote address from Andrew Hancock, regional president of FirstBank, then graduates shared their action plans based on what they learned in the academy.

Members of the inaugural graduating class are: Brandon Addison, Neighborhood Church; Todd Allen, U.S. Department of Energy; Julie Belleza, formerly Century Link; Beth Best, Littleton Public Schools Foundation; Elisabeth Beindorff, Denver Public Schools; Belinda Gonzales Bianchi, Littleton Rotary; Andrea Brown, Cherry Creek School District; Leah Dirks, FirstBank; Karina Elrod, CPA; Kyle Henderson, KJH Commercial; Andy Hill, Colorado Department of Local Affairs; Keith Lazarus, City of Littleton; J.D. McCrumb, Town of Columbine Valley; Jennifer Miller, Shea Homes; Mike Reed, City of Littleton; Greg Reinke, Reinke Brothers; Corey Reitz, South Metro Housing Options; James Robberson, Littleton Adventist Hospital; Kyle Schlachter, Colorado Department of Agriculture; Erica Shields, Corporate Health and Fitness Advisor; Kate Suter, Littleton Adventist Hospital; Jessica Thomas, Level 3 Communications; Dana Wedlick, Littleton YMCA; and Robyn Zagoren, Littleton Public Schools Two additional participants in the 2017 class were Amy Salley, The Steller Group at Keller Williams DTC, and Steve Werges, Littleton Business Chamber.

Participants attended nine full-day sessions focused on understanding the City of Littleton and its significant partners, and learning how governments and nonprofits work together to enhance quality of life for Littleton residents.

Persons interested in being part of the 2018 academy class can apply at www.LittletonLeadershipAcademy.org.

Class size is limited. Deadline for applications is Dec. 15, with participants notified of their acceptance by Jan. 1.

Classes take place the third Thursday of each month starting in February.

The academy is a project of the Littleton Community Retreat, which has been convening residents to build a strong community since 1975.

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About Englewood High School • State-of-the-art STEM & Fabrication Lab with robust Robotics Programs • All-state honors consistently earned in Choir, Orchestra and Band • College Preparatory, AP, Concurrent Enrollment, Career & Technical Education Programs including Culinary Arts, Journalism, Business and more • Comprehensive Athletics Program • Small, close-knit community with plenty of opportunities to get involved

About Englewood Middle School • Comprehensive middle school with access to a variety of electives • Interscholastic sports and after school clubs • State-of-the-art facility, including STEM Lab • Everyday use of cutting edge technology • Small class sizes

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Education, attitude help woman deal with long cancer battles Littleton resident has seen big changes since first diagnosis in 1997

BY TABATHA DEANS STEWART TSTEWART@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

At 65, Littleton resident Kathy Skosich could write a book on the history of cancer and treatments.

Her filing box of medical records could fill volumes. She has been battling cancer off and on for 20 years, and is currently fighting cancer that has taken root in her bones.

After going through several kinds of cancer in her lifetime, Skosich has one piece of advice for other cancer fighters.

“Educate yourself, but don’t scare yourself with statistics,” she said. “At one time I tried to find my survival odds from online information, and I believe that statistically I might be dead and just don’t know it.”

Skosich was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1997, and endured a year of chemotherapy, radiation and a mastectomy of her right breast.

Through breast cancer treatment, Skosich said she relied on a sense of humor to get her through.

“I remember after my mastectomy I was feeling pretty good one day, and went striding into the department Skosich store to do some shopping. I didn’t have reconstructive surgery, so I just had some padding tucked into my bra. The movement dislodged it, and it fell out my shirt and onto the ground. I stomped it into submission and threw it in my purse.” Skosich said laughing as she recalled the memory.

Looking back now, still showing hints of her sense of humor, Skosich said she wishes she had taken the time to educate herself better on even the little things, adding, “So la-

dies, sew the padding into your bra.”

Now, decades after getting through breast cancer, Skosich had growths develop in her thyroid that required another round of cancer treatments.

Shortly after chemotherapy, she developed congestive heart failure.

This most recent ordeal is where Skosich said she has really learned how treatment for women has changed, becoming better.

“I remember my shock when the cardiologist told me that as recently as 10 years ago that would have been a very bad outlook, but we have medications we did not have then,” she said. “It seemed unfair that I would survive cancer, but be at risk from the side effects of the medication.”

Treatments have changed dramatically in the past 20 years, according to Skosich. Today she receives monthly shots of Faslodex, and takes Ibrance pills, both drugs that fight cancer. The treatment has thinned her hair, but is far more tolerable in regard to side effects than treatments of the past.

“I remember years ago receiving chemo, and sitting there, watching the IV drip the medicine into my veins. One of the drugs was bright red, and I just couldn’t get over the thought they were pumping poison into my body,” she said.

Skosich admits she has no idea why she is still alive, but suspects it’s her good humor, and she might just be too busy to die. Her home is adorned with little things that make her laugh, like a motion-activated Komodo dragon that sticks his tongue out, and for when she needs a laugh, a dancing gopher that plays the song from “Caddyshack,” which she dances along with.

She and her husband, John, have raised two children, and outlived 40 pets of various sizes and breeds. To help deal with this latest round of cancer, Skosich is nearly finished remodeling her kitchen.

When her latest fight against cancer is over, Skosich said she might take a break from home projects and travel to Michigan.

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Times are tough, but options exist for first-time homebuyers White-hot real estate market may be starting to ease slightly

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Lacy Franks makes being a firsttime homebuyer sound easy.

Franks, who grew up in Black Hawk, bought her first home last September, a two-bedroom townhome just off I-225 in Aurora, for $220,000 after three months of searching throughout the metro area.

The 26-year-old was able to plunk down a $20,000 down payment, using savings she originally intended to spend on medical school. When her career goals took her elsewhere, she decided to get in on Denver’s hot real estate market.

“My friends all dreamed of getting married, but I wanted to buy a house,” Franks said.

Franks had no debt, thanks to a fullride college scholarship, so getting a loan wasn’t hard.

For those with debt, smaller savings accounts or bad credit, buying that first home can be a lot trickier — especially in a metro area that’s seen costs skyrocket and starter home construction stagnate, said Andrew Abram, a Realtor with Vision Real Estate who’s

Lacy Franks and her 8-year-old sausagehound Pepper in front of their townhome.

Franks bought the home last year with savings she originally intended to spend on medical school.

DAVID GILBERT on the committee that prepares the Market Trends Report for the Denver Metro Association of Realtors.

Market trends The median sales price for singlefamily homes in the Denver metro area in September was $409,000, up 7.6 percent since last year, according to the Denver Metro Association of Realtors report, and inventory is down more than 5 percent. For condos and

townhomes, the median sales price was $268,000, up 11.2 percent over the same time last year.

However, things may be looking up for first-time buyers, Abram said, as condo construction is finally picking up after more than a decade of stagnation commonly blamed on the socalled construction defects law, which established a low threshold for suing condo builders.

Condos, commonly seen as a step-

pingstone for first-time buyers, saw construction increase nearly 20 percent over this time last year, according to the DMAR report, which may be attributable to the impact of House Bill 1279, a law that took effect this year that raises the standards for suing builders.

While the median sale price of condos was on the rise, they were staying on the market longer — 39 days on average, up more than 25 percent over last year.

Larger trends suggest the Denver real estate frenzy may be nearing its peak, Abram said, which can ease pressure on first-time buyers.

“It’s still relatively difficult, but it’s slowed down enough recently for first-time homebuyers to actually have time to think about their decision rather than seeing a house and writing an offer on the spot,” Abram said.

“I think that’s much more healthy to allow people some time to think about one of the biggest purchases of their lives.”

Sweetening the deal Plenty of first-time homebuyers will find themselves repeatedly outbid by investors who can lay cash on the barrelhead, said Del Van Essen, a senior loan officer with People’s National Bank, who has worked with first-time buyers for more than 30 years.

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Costumed youngsters parade through library

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motley crew of miniature ninjas, tigers and witches marched through Bemis Library on Oct. 27, the second day of the library’s Children’s Costume Parade. Giggles and candy were in abundance, and the adorable mob seemed fitting among the whimsy of the stories lining the shelves. “This really helps bring the community together,” said Shannon Brennan, a children’s librarian. “It’s just so rewarding to get to play with these kids and be part of their Halloween.” Darci Jones said she’s been coming to the parade every year since her 5-year-old daughter Natalie was born. “The librarians all know my kids by name,” Jones said. “It’s really special for them to have a place like this.”

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Darci Jones, center, plays zookeeper to her little animals: 5-yearold Natalie Jones, left, and 1-year-old Seth Jones, right.

Bode Saunders, 1, doesn’t quite have the whole “fierce tiger” thing down yet.

Children’s librarian Shannon Brennan reads “The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything” to the preschool multitudes.

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5 questions with John Brackney Lifelong area resident runs to combat lung disease

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When it comes to giving back, John Brackney knows a thing or two. A former CEO of the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce and two-term Arapahoe County commissioner, Brackney is a regular at the Run the Rocks 5K at Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

This year, he participated again in the event, which raises money for the American Lung Association in Colorado, an organization that supports research and programs to battle lung disease.

Brackney is the director of public policy and community engagement for Webolutions, a digital marketing company, and has sat on the board of directors for the Colorado ALA for the last four years.

The Centennial resident answered some questions about his experience running for a cause and a little about him.

What led you to participate in Run on the Rocks?

I have run more than 100 races in my life, and Run the Rocks is one of the best races for several reasons. First, the cause — 100 percent of the money, after race expenses, are a direct contribution to the ALA in Colorado. Second, the natural beauty. Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Park is one of the most beautiful races in the world ... third, difficulty. This is one tough race — two miles down and one mile up for the 5K, and in the instance of the 10K, same course but adding four out-and-back hills onto the 5K race.

I have run (the event) eight years in a row: last two years the 10K and the previous six years the 5K.

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“That’s why it’s important to get in with a loan officer at a mortgage company three months before you’re hoping to buy, so you can get pre-approved for a loan,” Van Essen said. “That way, if you have skeletons in your closet, they can help you fix that.”

If you have credit problems, working with collection agencies or getting a secured credit card can improve your credit, Van Essen said.

There are a variety of programs to help first-time buyers come up with a down payment, Van Essen said.

The Colorado Housing and Finance Authority, for instance, gives grants of up to 4 percent of a down payment for first-time buyers. The Metro Mortgage Assistance Program and Colorado Housing Assistance Corporation can also help.

Getting pre-approved for a loan

John Brackney, middle wearing number 42, talks with teammates at the Oct. 8 Run the Rocks event at Red Rocks Park. Brackney, a Centennial resident, has run at the event for eight years in a row.

ELLIS ARNOLD The mission of Run the Rocks is to create awareness of the importance of clean air for those suffering with lung health as well as healthy individuals ... On race day Oct. 8., it was my 804th consecutive day of running, all outdoors.

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What story about lung disease stuck with you the most?

Think the most poignant was this year, when a young man walked up to me at the end of the race while I was sharing a beer with friends and told me that the number I was wearing was his favorite number.

I looked down to see what it was — 42? “Yep, that’s the age of my father when he died from lung cancer, and I think fondly of him whenever I see that number.” His name was Peter, and he came out to honor his father’s early death while he was a freshman in high school.

How long have you lived in Centennial?

Born and raised in unincorporated Arapahoe County, which is now in the City of Centennial.

I have lived in the same neighborhood in Centennial my entire life (age 51) with the exceptions of college and law school. Mom still lives just a block away, and our daughters, Taylor

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means baring it all, Van Essen said, and buyers should be ready to provide paystubs, two years of W2s, tax returns, bank statements, and to have their credit statements pulled.

Buyers can expect to be outbid a few times, Abram said, so it’s important not to get too fixated on a particular property.

“It is an exhaustive process,” Abram said. “At first it’s so much fun, then you get emotionally attached to a property, then you might put in an offer and not get it. Stick with it.”

Buyers with less up-front cash can incentivize sellers by offering to waive appraisal contingencies, Abram said, or by writing a letter to sellers explaining why they connect with the house.

“Normally a seller has lived in that house for a long time and have a deep emotional connection,” Abram said.

“Sellers like to connect with someone who’s going to take care of the house.”

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With houses in once-middle-class

You run with others at the event. How would you describe your team members for the race?

We have a mix of teammates on Webolutions Revolutions, and our team has ranged between 20 and 50 people for the last three years. Our team is fairly reflective of the almost 1,300 people in the race. Most have some connection to a lung-health issue, either personally or with a family member, although we have some members of our team who are simply superb athletes, runners, trail runners, climbers and hikers who appreciate clean air that the American Lung Association advocates for.

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neighborhoods selling for almost half a million dollars, the question remains: Is this a real estate bubble?

“Well, that’s the hundred-thousanddollar question,” Van Essen said.

“There are still a lot of people moving here. There might be some stagnation of prices, but as long as rents are high and people are still coming, prices will probably continue to climb. It’s still a good investment.”

Still, high prices mean that mortgage payments are high as well. Van Essen said at the low end, for a small condo in a less-desirable neighborhood, a buyer can probably expect to pay $1,500 a month — and although such prices are comparable with rent, it means buyers would do well to have an income three times the payment, or $4,500 a month.

Franks said the hassle of buying was well worth it. Her townhome has climbed $20,000 in value since last year, and she’s happy to have a place of her own.

“Plus, I love that I won’t have to move again soon,” she said.

and Jordan, attended the same schools that I did: Peabody Elementary School, Newton Middle School and Littleton High School.

How have you given back in Centennial?

I was elected as an Arapahoe County commissioner in 1996 and served two terms. I was a founder of the City of Centennial with four others and hundreds of volunteers and served on the Charter Commission. I also served as the CEO of the South Metro Denver Chamber for a decade.

All successful businesses give back to their communities that they serve in. We extensively had projects at the chamber (including the founding of Centennial, prior to my time at the chamber) and we do so at Webolutions — our outdoor adventure team, Webolutions Revolutions, has scores of teammates who regularly get together to promote good health and participate in a community race.

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THE PRICE OF A HOME The following are the median sales prices of single-family homes in September for communities throughout the Denver metro area, according to the Denver Metro Association of Realtors. At right is the percentage increase or decrease as compared to September 2016.

Lone Tree: $659,000 (+6.3 percent) Golden: $538,450 (-0.1 percent) Highlands Ranch: $469,000 (+6.2 percent) Castle Rock: $466,673 (+7.9 percent) Parker: $462,000 (+6.2 percent) Centennial: $429,000 (+5.9 percent) Littleton: $421,000 (+5.4 percent) Arvada: $415,000 (+3.9 percent) Denver: $415,000 (+9.1 percent) Lakewood: $413,000 (+8.7 percent) Wheat Ridge: $412,450 (+1.8 percent) Metro median: $409,000 (+7.6 percent) Thornton: $370,000 (+12.1 percent) Englewood: $368,950 (+5.4 percent) Westminster: $350,000 (+1.2 percent) Aurora: $351,250 (+11.5 percent) Northglenn: $315,000 (+3.8 percent)

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‘Stop the Bleed’ class offers tools for helping Life-saving skills empower community to be first responders

Community members practiced packing wounds at the Stop the Bleed class held at the Arvada Fire Training Center.

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Theresa Carrol stood over a prosthetic wound as it spouted fake blood and quickly stuffed it with gauze. She was one of 60 community members learning how to pack wounds and apply pressure in emergency situations.

“I don’t want to feel helpless in an emergency situation like Las Vegas,” said Carrol, a Westminster resident.

“It affected me deeply.”

Carrol said that with events like the mass shooting, which occurred in Las Vegas Oct. 1, and the 2012 mass shooting at the Century 16 movie theater in Aurora, she felt a need to be able to act.

The “Stop the Bleed” class, taught by the St. Anthony Hospital Trauma Services on Oct. 19 at the Arvada Fire Training Center, was one of eight classes taught in the two weeks since the Las Vegas shooting.

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Budget woes may be on horizon for Littleton Narrowing gap between revenue and expenditures could spell trouble

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Long-term trends are coming to bear on Littleton’s city budget that could cause the fund used to fix streets and upgrade city equipment to dry up in as few as five years, city officials say. A pair of ballot measures aimed at addressing budget woes may help, but more fixes may be necessary.

The city’s 2018 budget, passed 6-1 at the Oct. 17 city council meeting, shows a narrowing gap between revenues and expenditures that spells trouble for the city’s capital projects fund.

The capital projects fund covers expenses like road maintenance, upgrades and repairs to city buildings, replacements of city vehicles like police cars and fire trucks, and upgrading city computers. The fund has two primary revenue sources: funds from a state-level gasoline tax, and use taxes on new construction. Gas tax revenues have begun to wither due to increased fuel efficiency and use of alternative fuels, said City Manager Mark Relph. Building use taxes fluctuate wildly from year to year, Relph said, adding that the city expects new construction projects to level off in coming years.

The city has developed a fiscally constrained five-year plan for the fund, focusing on high priorities, Relph said, but that won’t be enough to cover necessities.

“We’re in a position where we’ll spend the fund balance basically to zero,” Relph said. “In year four and five, we’ll have to start delaying the replacement of equipment.”

City council has previously shored up the fund by transferring money from the city’s general fund, said city finance director Tiffany Hooten.

In previous years, any general fund balance over 17 percent was transferred to the capital projects fund.

This year, however, a tighter budget means no transfer will occur. As the

BREAKING DOWN THE BUDGET Adopted general fund 2018: $63.9 million 2017: $62.6 million Expenditures not including operating transfers in or out of general fund: 2018: $63.5 million 2017: $61.3 million Capital projects fund: 2018: $7.8 million (factors in $1.9 million if gap between revenue collection and expenditures in the city’s budget continues to narrow, cash infusions are unlikely for the foreseeable future, Hooten said.

Voters will weigh in The fund could still see an infusion of cash this year if voters pass ballot issue 2C. The issue came about because the city collected revenue in excess of a collection cap imposed by the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) law, Relph said. The law mandates that cities can only collect revenue up to a cap determined by growth in the region’s consumer price index, or CPI, plus population growth. Revenue in excess of the cap must be refunded to taxpayers unless they decide otherwise.

The city collected $1.9 million in excess of the cap last year. Ballot issue 2C, if passed, would allow the city to keep the excess, which would be earmarked for road repairs.

Another ballot issue, 2D, ratchets up the base level of revenue the city can collect before hitting the cap and triggering a refund, Relph said.

Voters last adjusted the base in 2007, and Relph said the algorithm that increases the cap — CPI adjustments plus population growth — isn’t keeping pace with the city’s costs.

“The cost of services, manpower, wages, benefits, all the other resources and utility costs — the costs of doing business are accelerating,” Relph said. “We’re not alone in all that.”

While the city could keep going before voters to keep excess revenues, Relph said that process can cause

voters approve ballot issue 2C) 2017: $9 million Budget total, minus miscellaneous funds: 2018: $86.2 million 2017: $87.2 million For more information on the budget, go to littletongov.org, then click on the “City Services” tab, click “Finance,” and select “Budgets & Financial Reports” on the left. unpredictability in the budget.

“I’m trying to set a stable general fund to provide services,” Relph said. “If you have multiple votes, it’s hard to predict if we don’t know the outcome.”

Relph said that while getting voter approval on keeping money for specific projects like road repair is an easy sell, “it’s tougher to win people over if we say we want it for the general fund. Under those circumstances, it’s likely we’d have to cut services.”

Checks and balances City council requires staff to submit a balanced budget, with expenditures not exceeding revenues. The 2018 budget approved by council is largely similar to last year’s budget, with an expenditure increase to cover three new full-time-equivalent positions on the police force.

Revenue collection could be imperiled in coming years, Hooten said, because more than half of the general fund’s revenues come from sales taxes — which may experience a drop as more purchasing goes online.

“Nobody’s sure where retail is heading,” Hooten said. “We need to watch that. We’ve got to be cautious.

All retail sales tax funds general services, like the library, museum, police, fire and public works.”

Expenditure increases are largely due to increased personnel costs, Hooten said.

“Personnel costs increase because of health care, workers’ compensation and salaries in general,” Hooten

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said, adding that she sees such increases as necessary to retain good employees in a good economy.

“It’s important to value our employees,” Hooten said. “They’re our biggest assets. We need to be competitive in the market. We want the best qualified people, and we need a level of benefits and pay like the private sector.”

Relph sees hope in a new approach to managing the city budget, called priority-based budgeting. Traditional budgets list a city’s expenditures as a long list of line items, Relph said, whereas under a priority-based model, expenses are grouped by their purpose.

“For example,” Relph said, “let’s say we were looking at snowplows.

With priority-based budgeting, we’d be able to see the costs of the drivers, the gas, maintenance, and so forth, to get a clearer picture of the real cost. That way, council is able to prioritize their resources better.”

New approaches Relph said he’s also eager to work with council on a holistic vision for the city.

“I want to work on a vision that guides a complan (comprehensive plan) that guides code,” Relph said.

“We come up with a vision, translate it to a land use map, then test it economically. Is the shift toward new retail enough to sustain an organization for the long view?”

City council candidates weighed in on the TABOR measures and their relationship to the budget at a recent candidate forum, held Oct. 16 at Bemis Library.

“While TABOR has good intentions, it has handcuffed government beyond its usefulness,” said Kyle Schlachter, who is running for one of two at-large seats. “Services are becoming more expensive than our revenues. Raising the cap to current levels is just common sense.”

Raising the revenue collection base hinders citizen input, said Carol Brzeczek, who is also running for an at-large seat.

“I have not seen council take a pencil to the budget and talk about expenditures,” Brzeczek said. “I haven’t seen them really go in and scrub the budget to see what they

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Cancer fund lets patients get away Blood cancer survivor gives other patients the vacation she needed

Nora Earnest, a cancer survivor and founder of The Earnest Scholarship Fund, stands in her Centennial home Oct. 4 next to a laminated German newspaper article about her and her once-anonymous stem cell donor whose donation saved her life. A trip to the mountains she took with her family during her years of treatment was so significant to her that she started a nonprofit fund with her husband in 2011 to help other cancer patients do the same.

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Nora Earnest couldn’t look at her bedsheets without her stomach turning.

She was diagnosed with cancer in 2008 at age 32, the beginning of a three-year back-and-forth between treatment and relapse. After about nine months of her first round of treatment, she needed to get away.

“A lot of people with cancer treatment want to acknowledge the end (of it) by celebrating, going and doing something,” said Earnest, who dealt with Hodgkin lymphoma until 2011.

Her family decided on a trip. “I (had) rested so much that seeing my bedsheets or pill bottle made me sick to my stomach.”

The Earnests spent a week in the mountains to get away from the stress.

It was the first time in a year that Earnest didn’t see those triggers of her treatment regimen, and she was able to reconnect with her family.

“When we were packing to return (home), I got really emotional to come home because ... I realized this was the first week my family didn’t talk about cancer, the next scan ... who’s taking

me to the next appointment,” said Earnest, a Centennial resident. A “few years later, when I was still fighting ... I realized I need to do this for other parents with cancer.”

So she and her husband, Randy, started The Earnest Scholarship Fund, which partners with the nonprofit Porter Hospital Foundation to raise money for families to take a break together. Since its start in 2011, the fund has helped 16 families, most from the Denver metro area.

For Earnest, the battle to recovery was steep. She relapsed in 2010 after her trip, achieved remission after a stem cell transplant and then relapsed again in 2011. An anonymous donor

provided her the chance to have a second stem cell transplant in August 2011, and she’s been been cancer-free since.

“I’ve had lung scarring, some breast scarring, some (effects) to the heart.

But,” Earnest, now 41, said, smiling, “I’m still alive.”

She has turned her focus outward, helping families in tandem with the Domus Pacis Family Respite program, which connects them with housing in several Colorado mountain areas — Breckenridge and Keystone among them — and also making connections with families through the Kids Alive program.

That Porter Hospital Foundation

effort brings together children whose parents have cancer to help them have fun with each other and express the difficult feelings they have.

“We’ve had people use our gift to go horseback riding or rent bikes around” Dillon Reservoir, Earnest said.

In one family, a father had a leukemia diagnosis, and he, his wife and two children went to stay outside of Breckenridge. The wife’s thank-you letter afterward stuck with Earnest.

“She said that thanks to the gift of the Earnest fund, they were able to go and enjoy (skiing) as a family,” Earnest said.

“They said it was the ‘heart and soul’ of their winters” before the cancer struck, and that they experienced that magic again there.

The father relapsed after that, but the wife said the family decided to define themselves by their positive experiences in life, and their mountain experience was among their best, Earnest said.

“I was really able to relate to that letter because I’ve walked in those shoes,” Earnest said.

Earnest’s fund was initially solely supported by friends and family.

Today, some donations come from patients and their relatives who want to give back.

She writes a group letter and sends SEE CANCER, P33

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Little’s Creek playground opens with pirate-themed event Local dignitaries were on deck for the dedication of Little’s Creek Park’s new pirate-themed playground. From left: Littleton city council member Bill Hopping, South Suburban Parks and Recreation District’s executive director Rob Hanna, South Suburban Board Chair John Ostermiller, and Littleton city council members Phil Cernanec and Peggy Cole.

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Mini buccaneers have a new place to swashbuckle after the grand opening of the new pirate-themed playground at Little’s Creek Park, at the corner of Broadway and Sterne Parkway.

The playground features play areas geared toward kids from toddlers to 12, as well as a new swingset. The play areas feature rubber surfacing and are surrounded by new benches and landscaping.

South Suburban Parks and Recreation District and the City of Littleton funded the $325,000 project.

Several Littleton dignitaries turned out for the ribboncutting ceremony on Oct. 23, with Littleton City Council members Bill Hopping, Phil Cernanec and Peggy Cole joining South Suburban’s Executive Director Rob Hanna and Board Chair John Ostermiller — all decked out in pirate garb.

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one preventable cause of deaths is bleeding.”

But Hayes and Madayag both pointed out that life-threatening bleeds can occur for a variety of reasons.

“Right now everyone is thinking about Vegas and what can occur with mass shootings and bombings, but these injuries can also occur when you’re hiking, cycling, at work or in a car accident.”

Arvada resident Steve Camins wanted to learn the correct way to stop bleeding

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because he is active and also has four granddaughter.

“You never know whats going to happen,” he said. “If something happens, I would like to be prepared to deal with it.”

A person who is bleeding can die from blood loss within five minutes. Madayag, who taught the class, told attendees that if there was one take-away from the night it would be “compression, compression, compression.”

“Recognize the bleeding and hold pressure,” Madayag said, adding that the first things someone should do is call 9-11. “The purpose is to be a first responder before first responders get there.”

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VOICES We need to apologize for this sorry state of affairs

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Craig Marshall Smith

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renda Lee’s comin’ on strong. I’m sorry, so sorry, please accept my apology.

For what I said in the high school cafeteria to Dottie Danford.

For what I said in the art building elevator at UCLA to Magenta O’Toole.

For what I said at an art reception 30 years ago to one of my students.

Apologies — almost all of them coming from men — are flying around like locusts. One begets another out of someone else, out of someone else, out of someone else.

The male animal isn’t looking so good right now. Men are apologizing for things they said

or did when Truman was in office.

Apologies in the moment count the most. Going back decades reminds me of the joke about the farmer’s new scarecrow.

I’ll get to that.

I am outspoken. I forgot to pick up my filter at the cleaners. It’s been there for about 10 years.

I am blunt, I blurt, I often don’t speak softly.

Sometimes it’s called for.

We tried a gelato for the first time. It comes in a twist-top container. The twist-top didn’t twist.

I used jar openers on it, I tapped it with a spoon. Finally, I took a hammer to it, and loosened the top.

I expressed myself to the home office down

there in Texas.

It’s almost impossible to say or write anything without offending someone somewhere.

I might have offended Brenda Lee for getting her involved in this.

If that’s true, I’m sorry. Lee (1944) was the topselling (solo) female vocalist in the 1960s. “Little Miss Dynamite” is 4 feet 9 inches.

One of her hits, “Comin’ on Strong,” is referred to in Golden Earring’s song “Radar Love.”

I’m sorry about all of these song references, but I can’t help myself.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Love yesterday, today and tomorrow — an integral, relevant, powerful force

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hank you in advance for less romantic myself, I totally get reading this column. I sure that. But there are so many other do appreciate all of the ways in which love WINNING emails feedback, what has played such an integral part of our an awesome community we WORDS past, and where love have. I hope you will join me is so very relevant to for the next few weeks as this is our present and our the first of a three-part series: future. Love yesterLove, Happiness, and Success. day, love today and And today we begin with love. love tomorrow, so “Duty makes us do things very powerful. well, but love makes us do them I am certain that beautifully” — Zig Ziglar if we think back to This is one of my favorite different times in our quotes by Zig. Many times Michael Norton lives, we can very when we think about love, clearly see where oftentimes we can get caught up in only thinking about love in the romantic sense, and as a hopeSEE NORTON, P13

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Vote no on 4B South Suburban Parks and Recreation is awesome and very much appreciated.

However, Ballot Issue 4B can be misunderstood. The vote isn’t specifically about funding, it’s about the sunset provision currently in place. Voting “yes” means eliminating the sunset provision…a big mistake causing the voters to lose leverage to approve future funding increases on a case-by-case basis.

So instead, vote “no” to keep the voters in charge and force the SSPR district to come to the voters every time the funding vehicle is due for review.

I’m a big supporter of SSPR and the awesome amenities, programs and staff !

But this ballot issue isn’t about that or actually funding to ensure programs stay. It’s only about the sunset provision, so vote no to maintain the sunset provision.

Ron Phelps Centennial Pay it forward Let’s “pay it forward” by supporting South Suburban Park and Recreation District’s Ballot Issues 4B and 4C. Our community has a great opportunity to continue a collective quest for better health for all. We will meet individual challenges by supporting trail development and connections, parks, ball fields, courts, open space areas and recreational facilities which provide the basis for making choices of how we are going to live and thrive.

We are fortunate to benefit from the foresight and wise decisions of earlier citizens supporting previous SSPRD ballot issues. We are able to enjoy and use this vast array of recreational options

and now it is our time to continue that support for us as well as future generations. The SSPRD has demonstrated over many years’ excellence in planning and careful fiscal management for the benefit of our community. Let’s make sure we continue these opportunities of a Gold Medal Recreational District by supporting the two ballot issues 4B and 4C. Please vote yes on Ballot issues 4B and 4C. Kay Geitner Centennial (former member of the South Suburban board of directors)

Not the right way Referring to ballot measures 4B and 4C, though each has many admirable points to it, all of which I support, each measure has an open ended provision.

In 4B, the 1 mill property levy and the 2 mill property tax levy are to “be extended in all future years,” and in 4C, the debt service levy of 1.163 mills “may be increased if necessary annually without limitation as to rate.”

It was also disappointing to find no comments against either measure in the Analysis of 2017 Ballot Proposals book- V let, from which the above quotes came.

While I am in favor of the complete u repeal of TABOR, I think a democratic b representative government, at all levels, t needs to make sure its officials seek v monetary increases in a consistent man- t ner, not just a one-time vote with such a P decision going on forever, and so I will f vote no on each one. r Ken Valero t Littleton t

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NORTON FROM PAGE 12

love played a critical role in our own growth and development, our feelings, the encouragement of others and in the way we have done things in our own life. I am certain we can look back on the many people in our lives who showed us love, and we remember them with great fondness and appreciation. They were not “in love” with us, but they loved us, loved on us and took great care of us physically, mentally and emotionally. They have loved us enough to lead us spiritually too.

But what about the people we were

SMITH FROM PAGE 12

I am not going to mention you-knowwhom, who is the most talked-about offender right now.

Or you-know-whom, who paid someone $32 million not to blab about his indiscretions.

Or you-know-whom, who used to perform comedy at the defunct Turn of the Century nightclub on East Hampden.

There are crimes in all of this, and there are misdemeanors.

Stepping on someone’s toes, physically or philosophically, happens all of the time to all of us.

You’re having a bad day, and it shows up in a barbed comment to a co-worker.

“Why did I say that?”

I know someone who can be judgmental and you don’t even know it. I don’t know how she does it. She is tactfully doubtful, and tactfully critical.

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Vote for quality of life As a South Suburban resident, I urge you to vote yes on South Suburban’s 4B and 4C ballot issues. These two ballot issues protect our property values by extending the funding for the stellar work that South Suburban Park and Recreation District performs. It is imperative to support recreation and our quality of life because the recreation centers, golf courses, trails, and classes that SSPRD manages and maintains allow everyone to participate in whatever recreation best suits them.

Issue 4B focuses on the maintenance and preservation of existing assets, while 4C focuses on providing future major upgrades and additional amenities for residents of all ages. Voting yes on both issues will also improve water and energy efficiency in our parks, fields, and facilities, something that should be important to everyone.

Visitors are always impressed by our many recreation options, the gorgeous views, sunsets, rivers and creeks, and the wildlife we often see along the trails. Our recreation centers are also a great option for any

“in-love” with? Are we still in love with them? Can we remember what being in love felt like and why we fell in love? If we still possess those feelings, that is awesome. Sometimes however, we forget too quickly or slowly, over time we can become complacent when it comes to those “in love” feelings.

Maybe we don’t see it or feel it coming from the other person, or maybe we have stopped showing the same amount of “in love” feelings ourselves.

What was it that we did yesterday and why and when did we slow down or stop? What has been the impact on our relationships? Whatever it is, let’s look now through new loving and re-energized eyes and hearts.

The good news is that today, right

The only thing I have going for me is humor. I try to throw a little humor into it whenever I complain.

The lawn service wanted $136 an hour to clean up the leaves in my backyard.

I told them what I could get for $136 an hour. Please use your imagination.

Otherwise, I would have to apologize to my team, the organization, and the community.

Here’s something I learned after the incident with the student.

Don’t ruin a good apology with a bad excuse.

If you are late, apologize for being late, and leave it at that.

“The dog ate my car keys” implicates the dog, and then you have to apologize to the dog.

The farmer’s new scarecrow was so effective that crows were returning corn they had stolen years and years ago.

Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident.

He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

form of exercise, also offering meeting rooms, art shows, theater productions, and neighborhood gathering places.

I’ve also played a few of the SSPRD golf courses — they are enjoyable!

Please support continued recreational opportunities, fiscal responsibility, and improved property values by voting yes on South Suburban’s 4B and 4C. Our quality of life is important!

There is no increase in taxes. These ballot issues simply extend the funding that SSPRD receives now.

Martha Sippel Lone Tree resident (South Suburban Park Foundation board trustee) Column was spot-on Thank you, Craig Marshall Smith, for your recent column. It drives me crazy to see people with their pets off leash just walking around like they own the neighborhood. My favorite line that they almost all say is, “Oh, he/she is friendly,” as their dog races over to greet my dog. Well, I’m so glad your dog is friendly, but mine isn’t, so I hope you don’t mind when my dog bites your dog for being so friendly.

Stop acting like you own the neighborhood and treat your fellow neighbors and dog owners with some respect!

Kelly Lloyd Castle Rock

now in the present, we can offer love to others. We can help others, love on others, bless others, hug others, listen to others and show our love and appreciation today and every day. Whatever we used to do, we should start doing again. Not just for the people we love in our lives, but also for the people we are “in love” with in our lives. Today we can look at the people whom we love and who love us, and we can look at that person whom we are “in love” with through the same eyes that we did and with the same heart we had yesterday. Today is a day that can and should be filled with love. Today and every day.

The better news is that tomorrow brings with it even more opportunities to love on our family and friends in new and creative ways. All of our tomorrows in life provide us with opportunities to grow deeper “in love” regardless of the brevity or length of our relationships. It is so wonderful to see new love and the energy and bright eyes of hope and wonder as couples look to the future. And it is maybe even

more incredible to watch love, true love, in people who have been together for decades. The spark is still there, the eyes express deep love, hands are held, affection is shown, car doors are opened, flowers are given, and love abounds as they remember the love of yesterday, the power of love in the present, and the hope of love in all of the tomorrows that are yet to come.

So how about you? When you think about all of the love in your life — past, present and future — and when you think about the feeling of being “in love,” does it give you a swoop in your heart and butterflies in your stomach? I hope so, and I would love to hear all about your love stories at gotonorton@gmail.com. Remember this, and please apply all of those things that love inspired yesterday, today and tomorrow. Because when we do, it really will be a better than good week.

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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19th-century Paris saw brave women artists Impressionism bloomed in time and place dominated by men

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

“You had to go there!” said Suzanne Ramljak of the American Federation of Arts, which organized the show, “Her Paris: Women Artists in the Age of Impressionism,” now open through Jan. 14 at the Denver Art Museum.

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Impressionism was centered in Paris and peaked in the 1870s and 1880s.

“Hardly any women were able to go.

This is the first survey of women working in France at the time,” Ramljak said at a press preview on Oct. 19.

Women artists had to have support from a father or husband — or inherited money. And even then, it was difficult to travel and paint alone — one couldn’t enter a cafe to paint for example, unless accompanied by a man. One had to dress carefully and demurely.

And admission to Ecole des Beaux

The Denver Art Museum is now open seven days a week. “Her Paris,” in the Anschutz Gallery through Jan. 14, is a ticketed exhibit. See DenverArtMuseum.org.

Artes, the place to train, was closed to women, said exhibit curator, Laurence Madeline, who is chief curator for the French National Museums. “These artists had a passion to overcome obstacles,” she said. (Academie Julien did open to women and taught many of them.)

Madeline has worked nine or ten years on this show, she said — pulling many works from museum storage, “from storage to light,” as well as from gallery walls. “There is much to still achieve,” she added as she speculated on next steps, “Much to do in order that women can achieve what women are and able to do.”

“You’ve got a baby — spread its wings and fly,” said Angelica Daneo, the local exhibition curator and Denver Art Museum’s curator of painting SEE PARIS, P33

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Need: Local host families to provide homes for boys and girls age 15-18 from a variety of countries.

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Need: Volunteers lead birding field trips and assist with nature programs, office projects, fundraising and community events.

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Age Requirement: 18 years or older for year-round volunteers; 13-17 for summer camp programs.

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AYUSA: International Youth Exchange Program: Promotes quality exchange programs for high school students from around the world.

Need: Host families for international high school students ages 15-18 studying in the Denver area.

Requirements: Provide a safe home, meals and transportation for 5-10 months. All family types are considered.

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Study sees more evidence linking earthquakes to energy waste wells Raton Basin injection scenario is similar to what is seen in Oklahoma

BY DAN ELLIOTT ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scientists say they have more evidence that an increase in earthquakes on the Colorado-New Mexico border since 2001 has been caused by wells that inject wastewater from oil and gas production back underground, similar to human-caused quakes in Oklahoma and other states.

A paper published recently by researchers at the University of Colorado concluded that the wastewater caused a big enough increase in underground pressure to make rock formations slip along fault lines.

“You find that the pressure changes at a given depth are enough to trigger earthquakes,” said Jenny Nakai, the paper’s lead author and a doctoral student at the university.

The paper, published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, is the latest to link wastewater injection wells to earthquakes.

Most oil and gas wells produce at least some wastewater that is too salty to use, so regulators allow energy companies to pump it back underground to get rid of it.

Researchers have linked earthquakes in Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas to wastewater injection.

Oklahoma had only a few dozen earthquakes of magnitude-3.0 or greater in 2012 but had more than 900 in 2015. The number dropped to closer to 600 last year after state regulators directed energy companies to close some injection wells or reduce the volume of water they inject.

In the Raton Basin of northern New Mexico and southern Colora-

do, earthquakes began to increase in 2001, about two years after largescale wastewater injection began, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

The wastewater comes from wells that extract natural gas from underground coal beds.

The biggest quake in the basin since 2001 was magnitude-5.3 in 2011. It caused minor damage to buildings in Trinidad, Colorado, about 15 miles from the epicenter.

A 2014 paper by the Geological Survey blamed injection wells for the area’s quakes. The new University of Colorado study went further, using computer models and records of wastewater injection to conclude that enough pressure built up to cause the quakes.

Justin Rubinstein, a geophysicist with the Geological Survey who was the lead author of the 2014 paper, said the computer models have been used in other locations but not in the Raton Basin before now.

Rubinstein was not involved in the University of Colorado study and said he was not familiar with all its details but that the general conclusions made sense.

“It’s consistent with what my research has shown,” he said.

The University of Colorado study also found that the Raton Basin earthquakes were more widespread than previously thought, said Nakai, the lead author.

Earlier studies focused on the Colorado portion of the basin because that was the site of a 2001 swarm of 12 quakes — the strongest was magnitude-4.6 — as well as the 5.3 quake in 2011.

But seismometers recorded 1,881 quakes in the area between 2008 and 2010, and 1,442 of them were in New Mexico, Nakai said. The strongest was magnitude-3.8.

The 2008-2010 data came from a temporary deployment of seismometers as part of two other research projects funded by the National Science Foundation, Nakai said.

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Tattered Cover event celebrates young adult authors, readers

BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Young adult fiction is one of the most diverse and vibrant areas of fiction, with stories, characters and perspectives that run the gamut from the fantastic and dystopian to the painfully realistic and political.

And as an author of young adult fiction, Len Vlahos, co-owner and CEO of the Tattered Cover Book Store, understands its power to connect with teens.

That’s why he wanted to create an event where some of the best young adult authors could meet the readers they inspired.

“One of the most gratifying things you can do as an author is meet a reader who was impacted by your work,” he said. “That’s what makes it all worth it.”

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IF YOU GO WHAT: Colorado Teen Book Con WHEN and WHERE: Adults only: 7 p.m. Nov. 3 at Tattered Cover, 2526 E. Colfax Ave., Denver Teens only: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Littleton High School, 199 East Littleton Blvd.

COST: Adults only, $20; Teens only is free, but attendees must register INFORMAITON: www. tatteredcover.com/2017colorado-teen-book-con second annual Colorado Teen Book Con, which was based on a similar event that Vlahos visited himself in Houston, will be held on Nov. 3 and 4.

More than 20 authors will be in attendance The event on Nov. 3 is a young adult author happy hour, where

Len Vlahos, left, emcee of the Teen Book Con, is also a young adult author and co-owner and CEO of the Tattered Cover. Right, author Jessica Brody is one of the more than 20 young adult authors making an appearance at Teen Book Con on Nov. 3-4. “I’ve always said, ‘A writer without a reader is just a crazy person with a pen,’” she said. “Readers make us feel a little less crazy.”

COURTESY PHOTOS adults will have the chance to meet and mingle with the authors at the Tattered Cover on Colfax Avenue. It begins at 7 p.m., and is for adults only.

On Nov. 4, the actual convention takes place at Littleton High School, 199 E. Littleton Blvd., from 8:30 to 5 p.m., and is only open to people ages 13 through 20.

Attendees will have

the opportunity to participate in panels with authors, get books signed, sample food trucks and more.

“My favorite part of events like this is hearing how the authors talk about their books,” said Cameron Berry, a member of the Tattered Cover’s Teen Advisory Board.

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PARTICIPATING AUTHORS Keynote: Maggie Stiefvater Keynote: David Levithan Scott Bergstrom

Jessica Brody Renee Collins Donna Cooner Katie Cotugno Ashlee Cowles

Melanie Crowder Amalie Howard Shaun David Hutchinson Brigid Kemmerer

Denver Arts Week gathers cultural highlights from metro area

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Scott Reintgen Veronica Rossi Emily Suvada Denise Vega Kiersten White

Brenna Yovanoff Jeff Zentner

n any day of the week, you can find a unique cultural event happening in Denver and its surrounding cities.

But for one week a year, cultural organizations all over put their best foot forward during Denver Arts Week.

“The whole concept is to highlight the amazing arts and culture scene in the metro area,” said Ashley Taufen, communications manager with Visit COMING the tourism ATTRACTIONS Denver, organization for Denver. “Not only is the week an opportunity to spotlight the various arts districts, but it’s a chance to spotlight smaller galleries.”

The 11th annual Denver Arts Week begins on Nov. 3 and Clarke Reader runs through Nov. 11. It features everything from free and low-cost events, to special exhibits and tours. The week kicks off with first Friday arts walks on Nov. 3 at art districts that include Belmar, the Golden Triangle, Tennyson Street and 40 West Arts.

“One of our most unique events is on Saturday, Nov. 4, when Denver’s museums are open late and are free,” Taufen said.

Participating museums are open from 5 to 10 p.m. Facilities like the Black American West Museum, Denver Botanic Gardens, Golden History Center, and Denver Museum of Nature and Science are all offering nights at the museum. “We even have a shuttle to take people to different spots that night, so visitors can see as many museums as possible.”

Denver Arts Week is not the only a way to create a sense of community in the arts community, but it also highlights the fact that Denver is home to internationally recognized scenes, galleries and exhibitions.

“Residents don’t really get to act like tourists in their home town all that often,” Taufen explained. “A lot of people don’t expect the quality they find here, and it’s not just one style of art. We have something for everybody.”

For more information and event listings, visit www.denver.org/denverarts-week.

Here are three recommended Denver Arts Week events to check out: SEE READER, P19

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The group works to make the book store more teen-friendly, and arranges events like Harry Potter Parties.

“Classic literature is expected to be read on its own, with little regard to author intent since we can’t contact them and ask them why they wrote what they did, but hearing an author speak about their book is a unique opportunity that is absolutely invaluable.”

The keynote speakers at the event will be Maggie Stiefvater and David Leviathan, authors of “The Raven Cycle” and “Will Grayson,” respectively.

Another top author who will be on hand is Jessica Brody, was has been writing professionally since 2006.

“I love starting stories. Diving into new worlds with new characters who have a whole new set of problems to fix. That’s just the best,” she said. “Writing is just the way I communicate. I can’t express myself as well in spoken words.”

Often, the young adult genre doesn’t receive the respect other genres do, but Vlahos said its an important step in growing the next generation of readers and writers.

“By celebrating young adult authors and the people who read them, we ensure a future for Tattered Cover and places like it by demonstrating the value of the experiences they inspire,” Berry added.

The best part, for authors, organizers and attendees is the sense of community that cons like this help foster.

“When I write ‘the end’ of a book, I always remind myself that it’s not really finished. It’s only half finished. The book isn’t complete until someone reads it and adds their own experiences and interpretations to the text,” Brody said. “It’s pretty cool when you get to meet the people who are in charge of the other half of that process. It’s sort of like meeting a lifelong pen pal for the first time. As excited as you are to meet some of your favorite authors, trust me, the authors are just as excited to meet you.”

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Denver Film Festival WHEN: Nov. 1-12 WHERE: Theaters around the Denver area. Go to www.denverfilmfestival.denverfilm.org for specific screenings.

COST: Varies WHAT: More than 55,000 tickets are sold to more than 250 films, making this annual festival one of the city’s biggest cultural events. Some films

Event on Nov. 17 to help boost cancer research Founding mayor of Castle Pines launched organization STAFF REPORT

Cancer survivor Sean Swarner will share his story of reaching the top of Mount Everest — with one lung — at the upcoming Wings of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Research event Nov. 17.

When he was in his teens, Swarner was diagnosed with two near-fatal forms of cancer — an unusual combination of Hodgkin’s lymphoma and the unrelated and rarer Askin’s bone cancer. Given three months to live, Swarner survived the first cancer only to be diagnosed with Askin’s three years later, with a prognosis of

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Enduring chemotherapy and radiation treatments so severe that one of his lungs was destroyed, Swarner’s grit and determination astounded not only the medical community but all who heard his story of reaching the summit of Everest.

In addition to summiting Everest with one functioning lung, Swarner has also completed the 7-Summit Tour, which entails climbing the highest mountain peak on each of the seven continents.

“Sean’s inspiring message of hope will resonate with everyone, regardless of what challenges they are going through,” said Maureen Shul, Castle Pines founding mayor. “Not only will it be inspiring to hear Sean’s story, but every dollar raised from this event goes directly toward raising awareness and funding for pancreatic cancer research at the CU Cancer

Center.”

The Evening of Hope and Inspiration begins at 6 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Anschutz Medical Campus, 13121 E. 17th Ave., Aurora. The event includes hors d’oeuvres, drinks and silent and live auctions.

Wings of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Research is a nonprofit foundation dedicated to raising awareness and funding for pancreatic cancer research at the University of Colorado Cancer Center. It was founded in 2012

by Shul after she lost her brother and mother to pancreatic cancer within months of each other.

Earlier this year, Wings of Hope awarded three $50,000 grants to teams of physicians and researchers at the University of Colorado Cancer Center specifically for pancreatic cancer research projects.

Go to www.wingsofhopepcr.org for more information.

Colorado photographer sees the big picture Fielder talks new book, the environment, the joy of solitude

BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

From his Summit County home near Silverthorne, 9,000 feet above sea level, John Fielder watches an approaching storm front, waiting to find if it will bring rain or snow.

“One the edge of bad weather is where I get my best shots,” Fielder says. “Right now I’m watching aspen leaves turning and blowing off of trees, that’s a very sensuous moment in time …. On Monday morning, if the storm brings snow, I’ll have leaves on the ground and snow on the peaks, that’s another one of those moments.”

The renowned photographer recently published “A Colorado Winter,” a book of frozen landscapes from around the state. The snowcovered scenes represent a departure from the vibrant foliage in much of

showing at the festival that you’ll be hearing about through awards season include “Lady Bird,” featuring Saoirse Ronan, Aaron Sorkin’s directorial debut, “Molly’s Game,” and Frances McDormand’s acting master class, “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.”

40 West Arts Youth Autism opening reception WHEN: 5 to 8 p.m., Nov. 3 WHERE: 40 West Arts gallery, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood COST: Free WHAT: The Lakewood arts district

John Fielder embarks on a hike with his large format film camera to capture Colorado’s unique fall colors. Fielder prefers a smaller digital camera for most outings now, accompanied by a pack llamas in place of human assistants.

COURTESY OF JOHN FIELDER Fielder’s work, and presented a challenge to prioritize shape over shade.

“You don’t have all of that massive color to work with, you have to work more with shapes and textures,” he said. But “if you can do it the right way, you can produce extraordinarily creative photography.”

Fielder spends much of the winter huddled in his snow-packed home,

editing photos from the previous year.

But when the impulse strikes, he gets up in the dark and hikes or skis a few miles into the wild to make images in the early morning light. Through the late morning and afternoon he warms up in one of dozens of huts in

is partnering with autistic youths for an exhibit that highlights the range and skill of these artists. Many children with autism use art as a creative way to express their emotions and experience. The exhibit will feature a variety of mediums, and there will also be beer, wine and light snacks.

INFORMATION: www.40westarts. org

WHAT: Michigan musician Kenny Lee Young has been in the Denver area for a while now, and will be performing in Southwest Plaza’s Food District.

Young brings a mix of soul and folk to the stage, and he is certainly worth seeing live.

INFORMATION: www.southwestplaza.com/en/events/first-friday-livemusic--10698.html

First Friday live music WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m., Nov. 3 WHERE: Southwest Plaza, 8501 W. Bowles Ave., south Jefferson County COST: Free

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

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Father-son duo share exhibit at Museum Outdoor Arts Artists interact with each other through their work

IF YOU GO “COUNTERPOINTS” shows at Museum Outdoor Arts’ indoor gallery on the second floor of Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, through Dec. 15. In addition to this gallery exhibit, there are eight related monumental sculptures at Westlands Park, 5701 S. Quebec St., Greenwood Village — through Aug. 9, 2018 (check about artist-led tours in the spring at the park). Admission is free. The indoor gallery is open Tuesdays through Fridays. Moaonline.org. 303-8060444.

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

“Art is making something that didn’t exist before,” artist Charles Parson says in a well-made video that plays continuously in the Sound Gallery at the Museum Outdoor Arts’ indoor gallery at Englewood Civic Center.

The film’s an informative addition to a large collection of works, “Counterpoints,” by Charles and Collin Parson, father and son, which will run through Dec. 15.

The artists, who both speak through geometric images, respond to each other’s work “in concept and format,” according to the MOA. “Each artist creates objects that remind viewers of the extraordinary possibilities intrinsic in common, often industrial materials, building on the structures of geometric forms underlying our world. An artistic bridge between the two generations, presenting an opportunity to harmonize and at times contrast today’s definitions of artistic expression.”

Both love industrial materials.

Charles, who started drawing at age 10, has a vision that is more traditional than that of his son.

Charles speaks on the film of “the

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Small works by Colin Parson, top, and Charles Parson, bottom, illustrate the compatibility of each artist’s work. They are included in “Counterpoints” the fatherson exhibit at the Museum Outdoor Arts in Englewood.

COURTESY PHOTO pleasure of showing together … the responsiveness to each other’s aesthetic.” Son Colin comments “sculptors need friends …”

In addition to this gallery exhibit, they have eight related monumental sculptures at Westlands Park in Greenwood Village — through Aug. 9, 2018.

Surfaces are mirrored acrylic and steel; polished steel; textured papers

with drawings — often variations of a horizon; clear acrylic plastic in varied precise, sometimes textured, geometric forms. Many artworks are enhanced by colored LED lights, steady or pulsing — at times phasing into other colors. Works hang on gallery walls and rest on pedestals through the gallery. Aside from the changing lights, a restrained palette is limited to white, black, grays, blues, mirrored

and clear plastics, which are at times etched.

Silence is an element of the exhibit as well — at least when only a few adult visitors are present — although one can imagine excited responses from younger art lovers, who will surely have a positive reaction to this visually stimulating collection — while dancing in front of the mirrors! Imagination takes one to some science-fiction world — far, far away.

Except that Charles Parson’s subtle drawings resemble the mountain ranges we see from any elevated spot near home here. The acrylic covers give them distance.

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  303-841-4660   www.tlcas.org WORLD MISSION CHURCH (KOREAN CHURCH)   First United (Nursery & Sunday School offered during 11am service)

Methodist Church

LIVING WATER CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Sunday

9:00am - Non-traditional Service   Little Blessings Day Care www.littleblessingspdo.com

Greenwood Village

St. Thomas More

Connect – Grow – Serve

Catholic Parish & School

Sunday Worship

Seven Sunday Masses Two Daily Masses Confessions Six Days a Week STM Catholic School Preschool – Grade 8

8035 South Quebec Street Centennial, CO 80112 303.770.1155

www.stthomasmore.org

Parker evangelical Presbyterian church

8:45 am & 10:30 am Congregation Beth Shalom Serving the Southeast Denver area

Call or check our website for information on services and social events!

9030 MILLER ROAD PARKER, CO 80138 3038412125 www.pepc.org

www.cbsdenver.org

303-794-6643

Littleton

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7049 E PARK DR., FRANKTOWN, CO 80016  1200 South Street TIME: 12:30 PM PHONE: 303-688-1004 Castle Rock, CO 80104  ENGLISH EVERYONE 303.688.3047 TRANSLATION IS WELCOME!  www.fumccr.org Services: 

10:45am - Traditional Service 9:00am - Sunday School

Centennial

To advertise your place of worship in this section, call Karen at 303-566-4091 or email kearhart@ColoradoCommunityMedia.com

South Denver Humanistic Judaism

Parker

Find us on meetup and facebook!

meetup.com/South-Denver-Humanistic-Judaism/ facebook.com/SouthDenverHumanisticJudaism/ Michelle Davis Community Leader

720-284-2231

madrikhadavis@gmail.com

A home for secular, cultural Jews

Sunday Services - 10 a.m.

Cimarron Middle School 12130 Canterberry Parkway Parker, CO 80138 www.CSLParker.org

Pine Lane Elementary South 6475 E Ponderosa Dr. Parker, CO 80138 303-941-0668

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CLUBS Editor’s note: To add or update a club listing, e-mail calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

Political Arapahoe County Republican Breakfast Club meets the first Wednesday of each month at Maggiano’s DTC, 7401 S. Clinton St., Englewood. Breakfast buffet opens at 6:45 a.m. and program lasts from 7:15-8:30 a.m. Contact Myron Spanier, 303-877-2940; Mort Marks, 303-770-6147; Nathan Chambers, 303-804-0121; or Cliff Dodge, 303-909-7104.

Professional AAUW, American Association of University Women, Littleton-South Metro Branch, invites graduates who hold an associate or higher degree from an accredited institution to participate in activities that advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. Meetings are usually the second Monday of each month, September through May, at Southglenn Library, Vine and University in Centennial. Social time at 6:30 p.m. is followed by a short business meeting and informative programs. Contact membership chair Barb Pyle at barbpyle@yahoo.com.

Art viewings: by appointment Monday through Saturday at Creations to Constance, 5104 S. Taft Way, Littleton.

Featuring original paintings by world renowned visual contemporary artist Domingo Domingo. Contact 303-5978401 or www.creationstoconstance.com.

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SAMPLER Wood and orchestra director Ryan Woodworth will teach the students improvisation, composition and personal expression on their string instruments, as well as Wood’s special arrangements. Wood will play his violin Sonya Ellingboe with them through the day. By the time evening rolls around, the HRHS orchestra students will perform a live concert: it’s set for 7 p.m. Nov. 10 in the school auditorium, 9375 Cresthill Lane, Highlands Ranch. Tickets: $10, bit.ly/2yuocny, 1-866-967-8167.

Meet the authors The Castle Rock Writers, who recently published “Images of America: Douglas County,” will host a Meet the Authors Reception from 2 to 4 p.m.

Nov. 12 at the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock, 100 S. Wilcox St. Seven of the eleven authors will be on hand to serve an English tea, in honor of British ancestors — and greet community members. Members of the regional writing group researched, wrote and found photos during the past year and the book was published Aug. 28. They found oral histories and unique photographs, interviewed descendants of pioneers and others in the community. Elizabeth Wallace, a CRW founder, and Alice Aldridge-Dennis, current president, acted as project managers. Information: castlerockwriters@gmail.com or Alice AldridgeDennis, 303-521-8615.

Holiday Bazaar Englewood’s Annual Holiday Bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov.

6980 S Holly Circle

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Mark Wood will bring his electric violin to Highlands Ranch High School on Nov. 8-10 to teach young string players his brand of orchestral rock.

COURTESY PHOTO 4 at the Malley Recreation Center, 3380 S. Lincoln St., Englewood. Admission is free; concessions available for purchase.

Columbine Library opens Jefferson County’s Columbine Library, 7706 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton, reopened Oct. 28, after being closed for remodeling. 303-235-5275.

Fivers at PACE “Dinner at Five,” a world premiere comedy by Lloyd J. Schwartz, will be presented by Fivers Inc. at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave. in Parker, from Nov. 14 to 19. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 2 p.m. Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

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Michelle Boccanfuso Nanouche, CSB Christian Science Practitioner, Teacher and International Speaker

Free talk with Q&A Monday, Nov. 13th - 7pm First Church of Christ, Scientist 5724 S Prescott St. Littleton, CO 80120 Child care available Questions Call 970-245-3613 ChristianScienceColorado.org

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Tactile Art Arapahoe Community College will host “Shared Visions,” a tactile art exhibit, in collaboration with Colorado School for the Blind, from Nov. 9 to 22.

Art is fully accessible, multi-sensory, tactile. Colorado Gallery of the Arts at 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, is open 9 a.m to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, with Tuesday hours until 9 p.m., and an opening reception will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 9. Admission is free.

Cat in the Hat, etc.

“Seussical, the Musical” opens on Nov. 10 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450

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a distant mountain range is mounted under a large sheet of clear acrylic, secured with metal screws set in black plugs. The creamy paper is deckle-edged, heavy.

Collin’s large piece is named “ECHO, echo” 2017, and is made of mirrored acrylic and RGB LEDS. The pulsing lights shine through rows of graduated openings—in alternating cycles of reds, blues, greens, yellows.

In the White Box Gallery, the visitor finds a few nicely lighted images of large pieces by each artist. Shad-

‘Beau Jest’ The comedy “Beau Jest” by James Sherman plays Nov. 9 to Dec. 10 at Cherry Creek Theatre at the Jewish Community Center, 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver. Performances: 7 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; 7 p.m. Sundays Dec. 3 and 10. (No performances Thanksgiving week.)

Tickets: $30-$35, cherrycreektheater. org.

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Jewelry for sale The Denver Women’s Press Club holds its Annual Jewelry Sale on Nov. 18 (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and Nov. 19 (noon to 4 p.m.) at the Denver Women’s Press Clubhouse, 1325 Logan St., Denver. Bernadette Fuentes, bead maker, will hold a trunk show.

Proceeds go to support scholarships for journalism and creative writing at the college level.

ows are cast on the carpet, adding visual interest.

“Sculpture is a drawing in space,” Charles Parson remarks in the Sound Gallery video. “I’ve found my process — that’s who I am … Collin and I have daily discussions. We both like graduating shapes …” The film shows both men in their studios.

Charles has a big space for working with steel beams and other bulky items, while Collin sketches on his computer, “reaching out to fabricators” to execute his designs, because 20 inches by 30 inches is as large as Collin can create at home.

The film shows him peeling plastic film off a big mirrored piece. “At 10 years old, I fell in love with light,” he said.

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This is the first time the Guild has put out a call for an open show. The exhibit was juried by PACE Center curator Rose Fredericks and artist Mark Nelson, who lives and works in Parker, will select award winners. The opening reception will be 6 to 8 p.m.

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W. Main St., Littleton, directed by Bob Wells and choreographed by Kelly Kates. Donna Debreceni is music director. Renew your acquaintance with that Cat in the Hat, Mayzie La Bird, Horton the Elephant and others. Ideal family fare for the holidays, it runs through Dec. 30.

Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays and Nov. 25 and Dec. 2; 6:30 p.m.

Dec. 10. No show on Dec. 24. Tickets: $26-$46, 303-794-2767, ext. 5; townhallartscenter.org/seussical.

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A nation that does not honor its heroes will not long endure.

President Abraham Lincoln

Veterans Week 2017

SECONDARY

ELEMENTARY

JOIN US AS WE RECOGNIZE THE SERVICE AND COMMITMENT OF OUR VETERANS AND ACTIVE-DUTY SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN.

SCHOOL

DATE

TIME

EVENT

CREEKSIDE

Mon., Nov. 6

1:30 p.m.

Veterans, military members and their families will be honored during a celebration that begins with a parade through the school, followed by a patriotic assembly to recognize their dedication and commitment, and finally a reception to thank them for their service.

HERITAGE

Thurs., Nov. 9

7:45 a.m.9:15 a.m.

Heritage will kick off its Veterans Day celebration with a continental breakfast for veterans and active-duty military members, followed by an assembly featuring a flag ceremony and patriotic songs. Veterans will have the opportunity to speak and the school will also recognize students who have demonstrated behaviors consistent with the ideals held by servicemen and women. RSVP to 720-554-3501

RED HAWK RIDGE

Thurs., Nov. 9

TRAILS WEST

Mon., Nov. 13

8:15 a.m.9:00 a.m.

Trails West Elementary would like to say a heartfelt “Thank You” to all of our veterans and current military members during a patriotic assembly featuring songs from our choir and students reading the ABC’s of the military.

THUNDER RIDGE MIDDLE

Fri., Nov. 10

11:30 a.m.

Veterans and current military members from the Thunder Ridge Community are invited to a Veterans Day Luncheon in their honor. Students will share their written words about our nation’s heroes and the Thunder Ridge band and orchestra will perform. RSVP to 720-886-1505.

EAGLECREST HIGH

Fri., Nov. 10

10:00 a.m. The Eaglecrest campus will be lined with flags to welcome veterans and active-duty servicemen and women

12:30 a.m. & Red Hawk Ridge will honor those who serve and have served during two Veterans Day assemblies. The choir 1:35 p.m. will perform, and in a special video presentation, students will explain what veterans mean to them. Students will also present veterans and military members with artwork they have created for this occasion.

RSVP to 720-886-3800.

to the school, where they will view a display of student artwork honoring veterans and enjoy brunch hosted

by EHS Leadership students and prepared by students in the EHS Gourmet Foods Class. The celebration will focus on connecting students and veterans through conversation. Yes 720-886-1018

For directions to any of these schools and for more information about how other schools in your neighborhood are celebrating, visit www.cherrycreekschools.org.

Sign up for the Cherry Creek Schools Community eNewsletter and get breaking news and regular updates via email. Subscribe at www.cherrycreekschools.org.

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THINGS to DO

THEATER

A Midsummer Night’s Dream: 7 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, Nov. 2-4 at Highlands Ranch High School, 9375 Cresthill Lane, Highlands Ranch. Tickets available at hrhsthespians.com.

Billy Gardell Performs: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. The Emmy-nominated Mike and Molly actor’s stand-up show is filled to the brim with stories from his wild adolescence and the woes of modern family life. Go to http://parkerarts.org/ Les Miserables: 7 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, Nov. 7-11, and 7 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 11, at Castle View High School, 5254 N. Meadows Blvd., Castle Rock. Tickets available at: https://www.showtix4u. com/#!/page_Events

ART

Inuit Crafts and Games: 4-5 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 3 at Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial.

For teens. Go to arapahoelibraries. org.

Art Workshop: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Thursday and Friday, Nov. 9-10 at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. Registration required.

Go to http://heritageguild.com/current-workshops.html. Led by artist Homare Ikeda.

Yuletide Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Parker Fieldhouse, 18700 Plaza Drive, Parker.

Holiday gifts, local artisans, crafts, home-baked goods and more. Fundraiser of the Mountain Pine Woman’s Club; proceeds go to scholarships, contributions and support for club programs. Admission is free. Go to https://www.mpwcparker.org/ mountain-pine-yuletide-bazaar. html.

MUSIC

Live Band, Costume Contest: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 3 at Ds’ Tavern, 819 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton.

Bad Bunnies performs. Sign up for the costume contest from 8-10 p.m. Prizes for first, second and third awarded.

Call 720-620-8082 or go to https://www.facebook.com/ events/196066717602726/ Romantic Violin Sonatas: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St. Admission is free.

Features two world-class faculty soloists from the College of Music of the University of Colorado at Boulder.

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Buckley, RD, CDE and Renee Julien, RN. Call 303-744-1065 or go to www.southdenver.com to register or for details.

this week’s TOP FIVE Castle Rock Craft Show Extraordinaire: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 at Douglas County Events Center, 500 Fairgrounds Road, Castle Rock.

Organized by the Castle Rock Senior Center. Nonperishable food donations are taken for a local food bank. Call 303-688-9498 or go to www. castlerockseniorcenter.org.

Stockmanship Clinic: 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Douglas County Events Center, Indoor Arena. Features experts on humane cattle handling techniques Dr. Temple Grandin and Curt Pate. Clinic will include buffet lunch. Go to

Electrify Your Strings Concert: 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10 at Highlands Ranch High School, 9375 Cresthill Lane, Highlands Ranch. Awardwinning composer leads program with high school orchestra students. Tickets available at http:// bit.ly/2yu3HYg.

Brassical Adventures: 10 a.m.

Saturday, Nov. 11 at Parker Core Knowledge Preschool and Junior Kindergarten, 11661 N. Pine Drive.

Children will march, sing and play along with the Denver Brass, and enjoy a Brass Petting Zoo. Go to denverbrass.org.

MOVIE/FILM

Cinemagraphs: 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 at Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. Go to at arapahoelibraries.org.

Bad Movie Night: Gymkata: 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Watch awful and awfully entertaining movies. Go to arapahoelibraries.org.

EVENTS

After-Hours Arcade: 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3 at the Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet. Game night for adults. Register at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

www.cherokeeranch.org to register.

Protecting Yourself from Internet Scams and Identity Theft: 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 at Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial.

Learn safe practices for avoiding identity theft. Go to arapahoelibraries.org.

Discover Your Future Career: School Principal: 4 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 8 at the Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way. Hear about a career in school administration by a local professional in the field. Registration is required; call 303-791-7323 or go to DCL.org.

Stories in My Genes: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9 at Parker Adventist Hospital, 9395 Crown Crest Blvd., Parker. Led by experts from the Colorado Genealogical Society and Melissa Gilstrap, MS, CGC, genetic counselor at Parker Adventist. Go to https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/

Wordpress Meetup: 1-2 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 4 at Castlewood Library, 6739 S. Uinta St., Centennial. Go to arapahoelibraries.org.

Lifetree Café: 5-6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6 (Triumph Over Trauma: One Woman’s Struggle with Anorexia); Monday, Nov. 13 (Smile: Even When You Think You Can’t) at DAZBOG, 202 Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Call 303-814-0142. Go to LifetreeCafe.com.

Free Legal Clinic: 2-3:30 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 6, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms and explain the process and procedures for all areas of civil litigation. Walk-ins welcome; everyone seated first-come, first-served. Clinics offered the first Monday of each month. 2017 dates are Dec. 4. Call 303-7917323.

Business Start-Up Basics: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Registration is required; call 303-791-7323 or go to DCL.org.

Researching German Heritage: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Bring questions and problems and “brick walls” faced while researching family history. Go to https:// hrgenealogy.wordpress.com/.

Kindness Superstars: 6-7 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 8 at Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. Learn to become a kinder person. Go to arapahoelibraries. org.

Identify Your Old Photos: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8 at Smoky

Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial. Go over several techniques and resources for learning more about your historic photos.

Go to arapahoelibraries.org.

Traveler’s Guide: 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 8 at the Castle Pines Library, 360 Village Square Lane. Registration is required; call 303-791-7323 or go to DCL.org.

Great Skate Day: noon to 2 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 11 at the South Suburban Ice Arena, 6580 S. Vine St., Centennial; and 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Family Sports Ice Arena, 6901 S. Peoria, Centennial. Go to https://www.ssprd. org/News-And-Events/Post/17137 for details.

Veterans Day Tribute, WWI Exhibit Closing: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Castle Rock Museum, 420 Elbert St., Castle Rock. WWI re-enactors will join us from 1-4 p.m. for the official end of our exhibit in honor of the 100th Anniversary of the United States’s involvement in World War I. Call 303-814-3164 or go to www. castlerockhistoricalsociety.org.

HEALTH

Spirit Fair: 4-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 at Thrive Yoga and Wellness, Parker.

Free entry. Aura photography, Reiki, psychic readers, acupuncture, holistic and nutritional health, reflexology, relationship coaching and more. Go to http://www.sensitivementor.com/spirit-fair/ Cholesterol and Your Heart: 3-4 p.m. Nov. 7 at South Denver Heart Center, 1000 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. Presented by Susan

Forever Fit and Flexible: Feeling Fabulous over Fifty: 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7 at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial. Learn the building blocks to better posture, core strength, flexibility, balance, and functional strength. Bring a yoga mat or a beach towel. Go to arapahoelibraries.org.

Nitric Oxide for Heart Health: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8 at South Denver Heart Center, 1000 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. Presented by Susan Buckley, RD, CDE. Call 303-7441065 or go to www.southdenver. com to register or for details.

Weight Loss Surgery Seminar: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8 at Parker Adventist Hospital, 9395 Crown Crest Blvd., Parker.

Go to https://reg.abcsignup.com/ reg/event_page.aspx?ek=00280016-C18CFD8FEA3F418F8A75D6DFC875F786.

Parenting Safe Children: 1-5 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 11 at Developmental Pathways, 325 Inverness Drive South, Englewood. Learn to keep children safe from sexual abuse.

Go to www.mothersofmultiples. com.

EDUCATION

Saudi Arabia: 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8 at RiverPointe, 5225 S. Prince St., Littleton. Call 303-7970600 to RSVP.

History of Elitch Gardens: 7 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 9 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Learn about Mary Elitch, founder of Elitch Gardens.

Refreshments served at 6:45 p.m.

Contact 303-814-3164 or museum@castlerockhistoricalsociety. org, or go to www.castlerockhistoricalsociety.org.

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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Marketplace Auctions Gvt Auction Only: Mon, Oct 23rd - 2:00 PM Public Auction: Mon, Nov 6th – 2:00PM 18500 E Colfax Ave, Aurora & Other CO Locations www.Dickensheet.com (303) 934-8322 Dickensheet & Associates, Inc. Sealed bid Auction for 1989 Chevy 3500 brush truck.

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Football a kick for high schooler bound for Baylor

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Littleton’s Addi Iken heads down the the home stretch of the Oct. 28 Class 4A Girls State Cross Country Meet at the Norris Penrose Events Center in Colorado Springs. Iken was the only Lion girl in the race and she was the third runner across the finish line in a time of 18:29.2. Read the full story on page 28.

TOM MUNDS

BY THE NUMBERS

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Different players scored More plays run by Prairie Seasons since the for the Littleton boys soc- View’s football team, but Englewood football team cer team in a 4-1 win over Cherry Creek prevailed in has enjoyed a winning Skyview in an Oct. 25 first- a 49-14 win on Oct. 27. campaign. round 4A playoff game.

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Touchdown passes thrown by junior Cherry Creek quarterback Alex Padilla in the past two games.

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Points scored by Heritage in a 28-27 loss to Golden on Oct. 29, the most this season in a losing effort by the Eagles.

Standout Performers Zach Westerman, Arapahoe

Josiah Trawick, Littleton

Dimitri Stanley, Cherry Creek

The junior scored all three goals in the soccer team’s 3-0 win over Monarch in an Oct. 26 first-round Class 5A state playoff game.

Trawick, a junior linebacker, made nine tackles and kicked a 41-yard field goal in a 49-11 football loss to Montrose on Oct. 27.

The senior caught three passes in a 49-14 football win over Prairie View on Oct. 27 and all three went for touchdowns.

Ashley Hand, Cherry Creek

Ikaika Gonzalez-Bentosino, Englewood

Carly Killorin, Arapahoe The senior threw two touchdown passes in a 35-6 win over Boulder on Oct. 20.

In a 3-2 win over Legend on Oct. 28, the senior had 50 assists in the title game of the Legend volleyball tournament.

The junior rushed for 168 yards and scored three touchdowns in a 49-18 football win over Ridge View Academy on Oct. 27.

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

ssac Power gave up kicking a soccer ball when he was a freshman at Ponderosa. Instead, he started booting a football.

Power is now one of the best punters, kickoff specialists and placekickers in the state as a senior and will be a punter in the Jan. 6 U.S. Army All AmeriOVERTIME can high school game in San Antonio.

“I did soccer for 10 years or so and my Dad said enough, play football,” recalled Power who admits he likes putting best. “I guess I just liked it. I can’t kick a soccer ball Jim Benton now to save my life but I can kick a football better. My foot just naturally likes it more.

“It wasn’t soccer that got me my strength because we used to go hiking all the time. That’s where my strength came from. And I’m very flexible. But soccer is always a good background to have for kicking.”

Power missed his sophomore season because of an ACL knee injury to his kicking leg but worked hard and is rated as the fourth best punter in the class of 2018, according to kicking expert Chris Sailer.

“Issac in my opinion has been the best kickoff specialist in the state for two years and probably the best field goals kicker and punter in the state,” said Ponderosa coach Jaron Cohen.

“He can handle all three — kickoffs, field goals and punting. He is 6-foot-2, 180. He’s not a small kid. He has a big leg and big frame. Clearly he’s a pretty special talent.”

In statistics through eight games, Power is averaging 40.2 on 19 punts, with 10 landing inside the 20-yard line.

He had made eight of 11 field goals, including a 58-yarder, and is averaging 60 yards on 54 kickoffs with 51 touchdowns.

Power, who admits he has worked more on placekicking than punting, describes himself as a kicker and punter and didn’t have much trouble adjusting to the pressure of onrushing football defenders.

“I just see the ball,” he said. “That’s all I’m looking at and just tune everything out.”

Power was surprised by the attention shown him by big-time colleges.

Schools like Alabama, LSU and Colorado were interested but he has committed to kick for Baylor.

He recalls how his dad was concerned about paying for his college education.

“I’d say don’t worry, I’m going to college for free,” said Power. “And lo and SEE BENTON, P29

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Littleton junior third at state cross country meet

BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Littleton’s Addi Iken finished seventh at the 2016 state Class 4A cross country meet and on Oct. 28 she fulfilled her desire to return to state this year and improve her finish as she came in third in the field of 153 4A girls entered in the meet at the Norris Penrose Events Center in Colorado Springs.

“It was a good day for this race,” she said after crossing the finish line.

“I just went out fast to stick with the girls in front of the pack. It was a good race for me personally. Usually my legs feel tight toward the end of the race, but today I felt relaxed and my legs didn’t tighten up for the first race in a long time.”

Iken completed the five-kilometer

On campus: Arapahoe

• The football team (2-7 overall and 1-3 in the Mountain Massive League) ends the season with a Nov. 4 game against Smoky Hill at Littleton Public Schools Stadium. The Warriors will be seeking their sixth straight win over Smoky Hill and have never lost to the Buffaloes in the series between the schools.

• Senior Morgan Conn was 27th and led the girls cross country team to a 17th place finish Oct. 28 at the state cross country championships. The boys team, paced by senior Griffin Hampton’s 60th place finish, was 18th in the team standings.

• The soccer team took an 8-5-0 playoff record into its Nov. 1 secondround Class 5A state playoff encounter against Grand Junction Central.

• The volleyball team was seeded 29th and will play Nov. 4 in the Region 8 tournament against Rocky Mountain and Ralston Valley.

Cherry Creek

• The football team can wrap up sole possession of the Mount Elbert League title Nov. 4 at Evie Dennis Stadium in Denver with a victory over the Far Northeast Warriors. Creek is 5-0 in games against Far Northeast and won last season’s game, 54-14.

• Sophomore Erin Smith was 21st to help the girls cross country team come in seventh in the team standings in the Class 5A state cross country championships on Oct. 28. The boys were 15th with senior Jared Scott leading the way with a 28th-place finish.

• The Centennial League champion volleyball team, fresh off winning the Legend tournament, will take a 14-match winning streak into the Nov. 4 regionals. The Bruins were seeded 12th and will host the Region 12 state-qualifying tournament on Nov. 4 that includes Highlands Ranch and Columbine. The regional tournament

course with a time of 18:29.3 and was almost 10 seconds ahead of the fourthplace finisher. She came across the finish line behind medalist Elizabeth Consetien of Battle Mountain and second-place finisher Isabella Prosceno of Palmer Ridge.

The only other Lion to qualify for state was Christian Sapakoff, who earned a spot in the boys Class 4A state meet. He finished 63rd with a time of 17:10.

The two Littleton runners spent the week preparing for state.

“The coach had just Christian and I training for most of the week,” Iken said. “He opened practice up Oct. 27 and most of our teammates came out and ran with us. A lot of our teammates came to state with us to cheer us on.”

The junior said her faith is impor-

News and notes from local high school sports programs winner will be one of the teams advancing into the state tournament.

Englewood

• The volleyball team ended the regular season by going 3-1 in the Manitou Springs tournament and earned a No. 32 seed in the Class 3A regional playoffs. The Pirates (15-8) will be in Region 5 and will challenge Resurrection Christian and Peak to Peak in an attempt to gain the one state qualifying berth up for grabs.

• The football team ended the season on a winning note by rushing for 375 yards in a 49-18 victory on Oct. 27 over Ridge View Academy. The Pirates’ 4-5 record equaled the 2016 mark.

Heritage

• The boys cross country team was 11th in the Class 5A state cross country championships on Oct. 28 while the Eagles girls team was 18th.

Junior Ian Kelly was the top boys runner with a 34th place finish while sophomore Mia Henderson led the girls by crossing the finish line in 41st place.

• The football team (2-7 overall and 2-2 in the 4A Plains League) ends the regular season Nov. 3 with a game against Chatfield. The Eagles are 2-2 all time in games against Chatfield, but lost 27-10 last season.

Littleton

• Senior Addi Iken was timed in 12:01 and came in third in the 4A girls state cross country championship race on Oct. 28. Junior Christian Sapakoff represented the Lions boys and was 63rd in the individual standings.

• The football team (2-7 overall, 1-3 in the 4A Pikes Peak League) concludes the season Nov. 2 against Coronado. Last season the Lions lost 42-0 to Coronado.

tant in her running.

“I usually pray to the Lord when I am out on the course,” she said. “I thank the Lord for the gift of being able to run races. My faith is what keeps me strong when I am running races.”

Heritage’s boys and girls teams qualified for the Class 5A state meet.

The Eagles boys finished 11th in the team standings with 287 points. Ian Kelly was the first Eagle across the finish line as he was 42nd in the field of 161 runners and completed the course in a time of 16:42.

“It was a good race and I feel we left it all out there today as a team,” Kelly said after the race. “It was a challenge to run because there were so many kids in the race. It got crowded at spots but we dealt with it and ran our best.”

Littleton junior Addi Iken smiles and holds the medal she received for finishing third in the Class 4A girls race at the Oct. 28 State Cross Country Meet held at the Norris Penrose Events Center in Colorado Springs.

TOM MUNDS

State cross country: How they finished STAFF REPORT

Results from area teams and individuals in the top 30 at the CHSAA cross country championships, which were held Oct. 28 at the NorrisPenrose Event Center in Colorado Springs.

Class 5A Boys Teams 1.Mountain Vista 53; 2. Rock Canyon 71; 6.

Legend 220; 8. Chaparral 239; 11. Heritage; 15. Cherry Creek 380; 17. Ralston Valley; 18.

Arapahoe.

Individuals 2. Chris Theodore, Rock Canyon, 15:42.1; 6. Carter Dillon, Mountain Vista, 15:51.1; 8.

Easton Allred, Rock Canyon, 15:56.5; 10.

Shayan Zarrin, Mountain Vista, 16:02.9; 15.

Parker Mackay, Mountain Vista, 16:14.6; 16.

Caden Foster, Mountain Vista, 16:15.7; 17. Chase Dornbusch, Lakewood, 16:16.0; 19. Ethan Rouse, Mountain Vista, 16:16.5; 22. Jack O’Sullivan, Mountain Vista, 16:21.2; 26. AJ Bishop, Rock Canyon, 16:26.7; 27. Rock Canyon, Wes Beckman, Rock Canyon, 16:29.4; 28. Derek Fearon, Rock Canyon, 16:30.4; 29.

Landon Rast, Legend, 16:31.7 Girls Teams 1.Mountain Vista 64; 3. Rock Canyon 92; 6. Arvada West 190; 7. Cherry Creek 217; 17. Arapahoe 429; 18; Heritage 443; 19.

Legacy 460

Individuals 1.Jenna Fitzsimmons, Mountain Vista, 18:10.30; 2. Caroline Eck, Mountain Vista, 18:16.4; 5. Stephanie Carrasco, Thornton, 18:21.5; 6. Sarah O’Sullivan, Mountain Vista, 18:26.1; 12. Lina Corrales, Douglas County, 18:14.2; 13. Madison Reed, Mountain Vista, 18:51.9; 14. Ellie Schweiker, Ralston Valley, 18:54.6; 16. Katie Doucette, Arvada West, 18:55.7; 17.

Carley Bennett, Lakewood, 18:56.0; 18. Hope James, Rock Canyon, 18:56.5; 21. Claire Pauley, Arvada West, 19:01.8; 23.

Shannon Osoba, Rock Canyon, 19:04.8; 26. Erin Smith, Cherry Creek, 19:11.0.

Class 4A Boys Teams 10.Valor Christian 287; 16. Standley Lake 397.

Individuals 1.Cole Sprout, Valor Christian, 15:42.1 (new course record); 6. Drew Seidel, Wheat Ridge, 16:01.7.

Girls Teams 5.Valor Christian 200; 7. Golden 223; 15. Green Mountain 343; 17. Standley Lake 432.

Individuals 3.Addi Iken, Littleton, 18:29.3; 11. Taylor Whitfield, Valor Christian, 18:55.6; 12. Tiya Chamberlin, Wheat Ridge, 19:01.8; 22. Mary Fox, Golden, 19:16.9; 26. Rachel Goodrich, Golden, 19:24.4; 29. Keely Jones, Valor Christian, 19:27.3.

Class 3A Boys Teams 2.SkyView Academy 82; 7. D’Evelyn 180; 10.

Faith Christian 233; 12. Holy Family 304; 16. Elizabeth 365; 17.

Jefferson Academy 404.

Individuals 2.David Fine, Elizabeth, 16:02.1; 5. Kyle McCabe, Holy Family, 16:26.9; 6. Tyler Scholl, SkyView Academy, 16:28.1; 10. Lucas Jordan, D’Evelyn, 16:31.3; 13. Jimmy Scavuzzo, SkyView Academy, 16:32.7; 18. Macklin Brockmeyer, Faith Christian, 16:49.1; 19.

Campbell McDonough, Faith Christian, 16:55.2; 20. Ryan Butler, SkyView Academy,16:57.4; 27. Jordan Wilson, SkyView Academy, 17:17.0; 28. Grant Norman, D’Evelyn, 17:17.4.

Girls Teams 4.Holy Family 151; 6. Elizabeth 183; 7.

D’Evelyn 189; 16. SkyView Academy 379; 18.

Faith Christian 471; Individuals 6.Alyssa Wells, Holy Family, 19:01.7; 12. Ashten Loeks, Elizabeth, 19:30.2; 15. Taylor Haerbig, D’Evelyn, 19:39.6; 20.

Payton Grove, SkyView Academy, 19:56.2; 22.

Taylor Santangelo, Holy Family, 20:07.9; 24.

Alaina Jones, Elizabeth, 20:10.2; 30. Kika Napierkowski, Holy Family, 20:21.4.

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behold, it actually happened. There’s no way I thought I’d ever be this good.”

It’s a small world No, I haven’t been to Disneyland or Disney World recently, but it is sometimes a small world.

I met Gabe Trujillo, who is the director of athletics/activities and human resources for the Westminster Public Schools district.

Turns out that Trujillo was a threesport athlete at Lincoln High School, where I attended years before Trujillo.

He knew a few of the same teachers and coaches that I knew.

Trujillo, who played basketball at Western State and Metro and has been employed as a coach and high school administrator for years, now has a big job. He is the AD for a district with one high school and he wants to get Westminster High School competitive again.

His game plan is improved scheduling, which could be helped at least in football with the new league alignments for the next two-year cycle. And he wants to enhance program development in all sports with off season training and promotion.

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In the first three league games, league-leading teams averaged 40.3 points while holding other teams to 11.6 points a game.

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it to people she’s connected with who have been affected by cancer.

The fund has provided about $8,000 to families so far, said Laura Fitch, chief development officer at Porter Adventist Hospital, who oversees the fund with Earnest.

“She’s just a very sweet, warm, intelligent woman,” Fitch said. “The passion she has ... I was just so excited.”

All Earnest asks of recipients is that they let her know how they use the money.

“I have had the opportunity to meet in person several of our recipients, and I so enjoy the stories of what they’re able to do as a family,” Earnest said. It’s “been affirming — like ‘Hey, I’m doing the right thing here,’ you know.”

Earnest still sees medical specialists often to stay healthy, and she looks back on her journey with appreciation.

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and sculpture, who installed the exhibit, including more than 80 paintings by 37 professional woman artists from Europe and America.

They migrated to Paris to further their careers, overcoming gender-based limitations. “These were not women who painted as a pastime, not makers of ceramics and decorative arts, fans, etc.,” Daneo added. “They had a compelling story to say.” She quoted an early diarist: “To a woman who knows her own mind, men can be only a minor consideration.”

Longtime museum docent Jacqui Kitzelman, of Littleton, has been among those training to conduct tours of this exhibition. They have heard about it from Angelica Daneo and from an expert interpretive specialist on the museum staff and were scheduled for a

walk-through on Oct. 20. “Each of us figures out how to tour visitors from age 5 to 105, kindergarten to early Alzheimer’s …” she says. It’s really rewarding for a woman who has spent her career in arts management. And “as long as I can walk out of here with a smile on my face, I’ll continue,” she says.

There have been mandatory reading assignments (tricky to find, since the docent’s library was moved) and access to the website, labels, pictures and wall text. When we spoke with Kitzelman some time ago, there were 70 docents and their number has increased to almost 200. “We just trained 50 new ones,” she said — needed as museum attendance grows steadily. This exhibit should attract real crowds.

Madeline added a historic note: “Napoleon allowed more freedom for women just before this period — women could earn their own way.”

Included in the exhibit: American Mary Cassatt, French women Berthe Morisot and Rosa Bonheur, Dane Anna

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Archer and German Paula ModrersohnBecker.

Many paintings included stories of the artists’ lives and friends: painting together, seated with an instructor in a sunny park, enjoying tea, interiors, modern landscapes, strolling, with children — and there are a number of portraits of woman artists by other woman artists (looking businesslike, versus in the pretty white dress). They asserted their roles in the art world.

Women couldn’t attend the Ecole des Beaux Artes until quite late in the period when Paris was the art mecca and by then, it wasn’t nearly as good, nor so much in demand, Madeline said.

Famous artists such as Monet left.

“We are just with very good artists,” Madeline concluded, again emphasizing the quality of painting. Allow time to look at details when you visit.

The exhibit will next move to the Speed Art Museum in Louisville, Kentucky, and the Clark Art Museum in Williamstown, Massachusetts.

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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. 0421-2017

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 17, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) PRABODH GUPTA Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Bank, a Division of Treasury Bank, NA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PENNYMAC HOLDINGS LLC Date of Deed of Trust June 30, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 23, 2003 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B3158614 Original Principal Amount $650,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $484,291.82

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 2, LAKEVIEW AT THE HILLS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 5245 S Hanover Way, Englewood, CO 80111.

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, 12/06/2017, 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: 10/12/2017 Last Publication: 11/9/2017 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 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: 08/17/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone num-

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

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DATE: 08/17/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Lauren Tew #45041 Nichole Williams #49611 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000006972921 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. 0421-2017 First Publication: 10/12/2017 Last Publication: 11/9/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0434-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 23, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) KERI TRUJILLO AND PAUL TRUJILLO Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for American Financing Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Date of Deed of Trust May 28, 2015 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 01, 2015 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D5055997 Original Principal Amount $353,479.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $342,508.94 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 19, BLOCK 3, RIDGEVIEW HILLS NORTH FIRST FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 4649 E EUCLID CIR, CENTENNIAL, CO 80121.

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, 12/13/2017, 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: 10/19/2017 Last Publication: 11/16/2017 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

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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: 10/19/2017 Last Publication: 11/16/2017 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;

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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: 08/23/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Lauren Tew #45041 Nichole Williams #49611 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000006907034 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.: 0434-2017 First Publication: 10/19/2017 Last Publication: 11/16/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0461-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 31, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) BRADLEY C. VANDER LEY AND LISA M. VANDER LEY Original Beneficiary(ies) CITIBANK, FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CITIBANK N.A. Date of Deed of Trust May 27, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 08, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B6085504 Original Principal Amount $125,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $111,499.45 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 20, BLOCK 38, SOUTHGLENN FIFTH FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 1285 E FREMONT CIR S, LITTLETON, CO 80122.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday,

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

November 2, 2017N

LOT 20, BLOCK 38, SOUTHGLENN FIFTH FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 1285 E FREMONT CIR S, LITTLETON, CO 80122.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. To advertise your public notices call 303-566-4100 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.

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THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/20/2017, 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: 10/26/2017 Last Publication: 11/23/2017 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.

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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: 08/31/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: 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, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 7069990 Attorney File # 17-015763 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

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COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0404-2017

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

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COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0404-2017

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 4, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) FRED T DUARTE AND MARY J DUARTE Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Plaza Home Mortgage Inc Current Holder of Evidence of Debt AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC Date of Deed of Trust August 08, 2016 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 15, 2016 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D6089828 Original Principal Amount $432,437.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $429,582.20

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 12, BLOCK 2, FOUR LAKES SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 6, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 8062 S WILLIAMS CT, CENTENNIAL, CO 80122.

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

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 11/29/2017, 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: 10/5/2017 Last Publication: 11/2/2017 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. 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: 08/04/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Lauren Tew #45041 Nichole Williams #49611 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000006895429 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.

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 # 00000006895429

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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.: 0404-2017 First Publication: 10/5/2017 Last Publication: 11/2/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0407-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 8, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Chris Blair and Leslie Blair Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Home Equity Mortgage Current Holder of Evidence of Debt LSF9 Master Participation Trust Date of Deed of Trust July 06, 2004 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 19, 2004 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B4128468 Original Principal Amount $175,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $152,325.31 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 1 and 2, Block 88, Sheridan Heights, Arapahoe County, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as: 2000 W Adriatic Pl, Englewood, CO 80110.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 11/29/2017, 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: 10/5/2017 Last Publication: 11/2/2017 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. 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: 08/08/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Karen J. Radakovich, Esq. #11649

www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 08/08/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

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

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First Publication: 10/19/2017 Last Publication: 11/16/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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Karen J. Radakovich, Esq. #11649

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

Frascona Joiner Goodman and Greenstein PC 4750 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, CO 803055500 (303) 494-3000 Attorney File # 7225-2020

DATE: 08/22/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

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

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.

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

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0407-2017 First Publication: 10/5/2017 Last Publication: 11/2/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0431-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 22, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) ELIZABETH J THOMPSON AND ERIC W THOMPSON Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust November 12, 2010 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 15, 2010 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D0117565 Original Principal Amount $369,750.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $321,705.14 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

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

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/13/2017, 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: 10/19/2017 Last Publication: 11/16/2017 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. 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

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, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 7069990 Attorney File # 17-016139 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.: 0431-2017 First Publication: 10/19/2017 Last Publication: 11/16/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0444-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 23, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) FLOYD D POWELL Original Beneficiary(ies) UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT Date of Deed of Trust February 28, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 07, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B5031985 Original Principal Amount $360,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $287,615.33 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 8, BLOCK 7, SOUTHWIND SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 1, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 7264 S BROADWAY, CENTENNIAL, CO 80122.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/13/2017, 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: 10/19/2017 Last Publication: 11/16/2017 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

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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: 08/25/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Lauren Tew #45041 Nichole Williams #49611 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000006805584

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.: 0444-2017 First Publication: 10/19/2017 Last Publication: 11/16/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0453-2017

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

On August 29, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Merle H Schonebaum and Denise M Schonebaum Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Citibank, F.S.B. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt West Coast Servicing Inc Date of Deed of Trust July 08, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 25, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B5109204 Re-Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 25, 2006 Re-Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B6078244 Original Principal Amount $37,700.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $30,550.01

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 134, Block 4, Southcreek Subdivision, Filing No. 1, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as: 16368 E Phillips Ln, 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, 12/20/2017, 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

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cured 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, 12/20/2017, 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.

Public Trustees

First Publication: 10/26/2017 Last Publication: 11/23/2017 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. 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: 08/29/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Karen J. Radakovich, Esq. #11649 Frascona Joiner Goodman and Greenstein PC 4750 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, CO 803055500 (303) 494-3000 Attorney File # 7174-450 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.: 0453-2017 First Publication: 10/26/2017 Last Publication: 11/23/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0466-2017

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 31, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) KEVIN R IVERSON Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, REED MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST HORIZON ALTERNATIVE MORTGAGE SECURITIES TRUST 2007-FA2 Date of Deed of Trust February 01, 2007 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 12, 2007 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B7018636 Original Principal Amount $850,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $849,739.79

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

THE NORTH HALF OF THE EAST 150 FEET OF BLOCK 28, CHERRY’S BROADWAY GARDENS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 1170 E Tufts Ave, Englewood, CO 80113.

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

THE NORTH HALF OF THE EAST 150 FEET OF BLOCK 28, CHERRY’S BROADWAY GARDENS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

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Also known by street and number as: 1170 E Tufts Ave, Englewood, CO 80113.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/20/2017, 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: 10/26/2017 Last Publication: 11/23/2017 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. 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: 08/31/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly Ryan #32647 Toni M. Owan #30580 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 17-945-30083 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.: 0466-2017 First Publication: 10/26/2017 Last Publication: 11/23/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0473-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 31, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Janice F Rapp Original Beneficiary(ies) Countrywide Home Loans, Inc Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Real Time Resolutions, Inc Date of Deed of Trust March 25, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 05, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B5048358 Original Principal Amount $44,480.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $41,559.85 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.

Outstanding Principal Balance $41,559.85 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

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THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 103, HOMESTEAD FARM FILING NO.7, TWELFTH AMENDED FINAL PLAT, AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT RECORDED AUGUST 27, 1991* IN BOOK 105 AT PAGE 80 AND AMENDED BY INSTRUMENT ENTITLED RATIFICATION AND CONFIRMATION OF PLAT RECORDED NOVEMBER 19, 1992 IN BOOK 6706 AT PAGE 338, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. *NOTE: YEAR OF RECORDING OF PLAT NUMBER IS INCORRECT ON DEED OF TRUST. THE CORRECT DATE IS 1992.

Also known by street and number as: 5845 E Irish PI, Centennial, CO 80112.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/20/2017, 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: 10/26/2017 Last Publication: 11/23/2017 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. 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: 08/31/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lisa Cancanon #42043 Weinstein & Riley, P.S. 11101 West 120th Ave., Suite 280, Broomfield, CO 80021 (303) 5398601 Attorney File # 47459484 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.: 0473-2017 First Publication: 10/26/2017 Last Publication: 11/23/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on October 16, 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 Kristina Anna Haley be changed to Kristina Anna Kocsan Case No.: 17 C 100884 By: K. Kaufmann, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 59549 First Publication: October 26, 2017 Last Publication: November 9, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Kristina Anna Haley be changed to Kristina Anna Kocsan Case No.: 17 C 100884

Name Changes

By: K. Kaufmann, Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No: 59549 First Publication: October 26, 2017 Last Publication: November 9, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on October 24, 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 Terry Lawrence Phillips be changed to Rachel Leigh Phillips Case No.: 2017 C 100923 Shana Kloak By: Kim Boswell, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 59702 First Publication: November 2, 2017 Last Publication: November 16, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on October 26, 2017, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Waleska Rivera-Rios be changed to Waleska Jungmi Rivera-Shon Case No.: 2017 C 100930 Shana Kloek By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 59719 First Publication: November 2, 2017 Last Publication: November 16, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on October 5, 2017 that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Ling Myo Man be changed to Muemang Ling Case No.: 2017C100855 Shana Kloak Clerk of Court Legal Notice No: 59517 First Publication: October 19, 2017 Last Publication: November 2, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on October 10, 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 Rebecca Ann Longanbach be changed to Becki A. Parry Case No.: 2017C100869 Michael J. Roche By: Judge Legal Notice No: 59546 First Publication: October 26, 2017 Last Publication: November 9, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on October 10, 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 Jason Robert Glasscock be changed to Jason Robert Suzuki Case No.: 17 C 100868 By: J. Kaufmann, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 59524 First Publication: October 19, 2017 Last Publication: November 2, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on October 16, 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 Lonnie Faye Briles be changed to Lonni Faye Briles Case No.: 17 C 100883 By: Kim Boswell, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 59561 First Publication: October 26, 2017 Last Publication: November 9, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

November 2, 2017N Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on October 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 Jonathan Phillip Sanchez be changed to Jonathan Anthony Alfonso Case No.: 2017 C 100878 Kelly Ann LaFave By: County Court Judge Legal Notice No: 59551 First Publication: October 26, 2017 Last Publication: November 9, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on September 20, 2017, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County District Court.

The petition requests that the name of Joseph Peter Rivera be changed to Joseph Peter Revera Case No.: 2017 CV 32152 By: Elizabeth Beebe Volz District Court Judge Legal Notice No: 59569 First Publication: October 26, 2017 Last Publication: November 9, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on October 19, 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 Takesha Marie Quinn be changed to Marie Quinn Case No.: 17 C 100904 By: J. Kaufmann, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 59670 First Publication: October 26, 2017 Last Publication: November 9, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on October 19, 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 Iren Kaspin be changed to Iren Lyah Kaspin Case No.: 17 C 100905 Shana Kloak By: Kim Boswell, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 59677 First Publication: October 26, 2017 Last Publication: November 9, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on October 23, 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 Gustave Mourdoumngar be changed to Gustave Mourdoumngar Gilbert Case No.: 17 C 100920 By: K. Kaufman, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 59701 First Publication: November 2, 2017 Last Publication: November 16, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Notice To Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Tead Henry Russell, aka Tead H. Russell, aka Tead Russell, aka T.H. Russell, Deceased Case Number: 17 PR 455

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 February 28, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Sally R. Peterson Personal Representative 6204 E. Peakview Ave. Centennial, Colorado 80111

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persons having claims against the above7All November 2, 2017 named estate are required to present them to

the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before February 28, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Notice To Creditors

Sally R. Peterson Personal Representative 6204 E. Peakview Ave. Centennial, Colorado 80111

Legal Notice No: 59568 First Publication: October 26, 2017 Last Publication: November 9, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Barbara J. Clark, aka Barbara Clark, and Barbara Jean Clark, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 030935 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 March 2, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Daniel S. Clark Personal Representative 20933 E. Doane Place Aurora, Colorado 80013 Legal Notice No: 59681 First Publication: November 2, 2017 Last Publication: November 16, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Englewood Herald PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Kyong Cha Gallegos, Deceased Case Number: 2017PR30893 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 February 19, 2018 or the claims may be forever barred.

Patricia Gallegos, Personal Representative c/o Coan, Payton & Payne, LLC 999 18th Street, Suite S1500 Denver, CO 80202 Legal Notice No: 59518 First Publication: October 19, 2017 Last Publication: November 2, 2017 Publisher:Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of EDWIN L. HICKMAN, A/K/A EDWIN LUTHER HICKMAN, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30949

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 February 19, 2017, or the claims may be forever barred.

Dwight L. Hickman, Personal Representative c/o Chayet & Danzo, LLC 650 S. Cherry St., Ste. 710 Denver, CO 80246 Legal Notice No.: 59525 First Publication: October 19, 2017 Last Publication: November 2, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Fred P. Nylander, Jr., also known as Fred Perry Nylander, Jr, a/k/a Fred Perry Nylander, a/k/a F.P. Nylander, Jr, a/k/a F.P. Nylander, a/k/a Fred Nylander, Deceased.

Case Number: 2017-PR-30906 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 February 26, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Person Giving Notice: Corinne E. Nylander Personal Representative 3099 South Leyden Street Denver, CO 80222 Legal Notice No.: 59550 First Publication: October 26, 2017 Last Publication: November 9, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice District Court, Arapahoe County, Colorado 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112

In the Matter of the Determination of Heirs or Devisees or Both and of Interests in Property of: DONALD E. JEFFORDS, Deceased Attorney or Party Without Attorney: Marcus L. Squarrell, Atty. Reg. #9972 Lee F. Fanyo, Atty. Reg. #43763 W. Douglas Hoak, Atty. Reg. #43148 Lewis Bess Williams & Weese, P.C. 1801 California Street, Suite 3400 Denver, Colorado 80202 Phone Number: 303.861.2828 FAX Number: 303.861.4017 E-mail: msquarrell@lewisbess.com; lfanyo@lewisbess.com; dhoak@lewisbess.com Case Number: 2017PR30877 Division: 12 NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION

Lee F. Fanyo, Atty. Reg. #43763 W. Douglas Hoak, Atty. Reg. #43148 Lewis Bess Williams & Weese, P.C. 1801 California Street, Suite 3400 Denver, Colorado 80202 Phone Number: 303.861.2828 FAX Number: 303.861.4017 E-mail: msquarrell@lewisbess.com; lfanyo@lewisbess.com; dhoak@lewisbess.com Case Number: 2017PR30877 Division: 12

Notice To Creditors

NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION INTERESTED PERSONS AND OWNERS BY INHERITANCE PURSUANT TO § 15-12-1303, C.R.S. To All Interested Persons and Owners by Inheritance: To any and all now-living descendants of DONALD E. JEFFORDS or EUNICE JEFFORDS, also known as EUNICE A. JEFFORDS, ANNA EUNICE JEFFORDS, and A. EUNICE JEFFORDS, including, but not necessarily limited to, WELSEY JEFFORDS, STEVEN JO RICE, LAWRENCE DAVID RICE, SHEREE C. BUSHER, and JANE K. RICE, and to DAVID W. RICE (surviving spouse of DONNA BELLE JEFFORDS RICE).

A PETITION FOR THE DETERMINATION OF HEIRS OR DEVISEES OR BOTH, AND OF INTERESTS IN PROPERTY has been filed alleging that the above Decedent died leaving the following property: All rights, titles and interests in, to and under the following described real property included in the Estate of Donald E. Jeffords, Deceased: All mineral rights lying in and under the Northeast Quarter (NE/4) of Section 24, Township 4 South, Range 65 West, 6th P.M., Arapahoe County, Colorado referred to in these matters as “the Subject Property.”

The hearing on the Petition will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued: Date: December 12, 2017 Time: 8:00 a.m.

Courtroom or Division: Address: Arapahoe County District Court 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 The hearing will take approximately two hours.

Note: • You must answer the Petition within 35 days after the last publication of this Notice.

• Within the time required for answering the Petition, all objections to the Petition must be in writing and filed with the Court.

• The hearing shall be limited to the Petition, the objections timely filed and the parties answering the Petition in a timely manner.

Date: October 11, 2017 /s/ Paul L. McCulliss Signature of Person Giving Notice Legal Notice No.: 59529 First Publication: October 19, 2017 Last Publication: November 2, 2017 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Shirley A. Cloutier, aka Shirley Anne Cloutier, aka Shirley Ann Cloutier, aka Shirley Cloutier, Deceased Case Number: 2017PR30773 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 February 26, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Robert S. Cloutier Personal Representative 7100 North Broadway, Building #3B Denver, Colorado 80221 Legal Notice No.: 59560 First Publication: October 26, 2017 Last Publication: November 9, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JESSE LEE BOGGESS, a/k/a Jesse L. Boggess , Deceased Case Number: 2017PR30449 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 February 28, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

MARGARET FOY, Personal Representative 10622 Sagetrail Drive Houston, TX 77089 Legal Notice No.: 59566 First Publication: October 26, 2017 Last Publication: November 9, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Norma June Repair, Deceased Case Number: 17PR362 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 March 2, 2018 or the claims may be forever barred.

Robert G. Repair Personal Representative 4610 So. Inca Street

Estate of Norma June Repair, Deceased Case Number: 17PR362 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 March 2, 2018 or the claims may be forever barred.

Notice To Creditors

Robert G. Repair Personal Representative 4610 So. Inca Street Englewood, CO 80110 Legal Notice No: 59677 First Publication: November 2, 2017 Last Publication: November 16, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of NANCY HELEN SENN, also known as Nancy H. Senn, Deceased, Case Number: 2017PR31013 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 March 2, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

David M. Senn Personal Representative 7138 S. Ulster Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 Legal Notice No.: 59695 First Publication: November 2, 2017 Last Publication: November 16, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JULIA G. SCOTT, a/k/a JULIA GOTTSCHALK SCOTT, a/k/a JULIA L. SCOTT, a/k/a JULIA SCOTT, a/k/a JULIE SCOTT, Deceased.

Case No.: 2017PR031017 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 March 15, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

William L. Scott Personal Representative c/o Brian Landy, Attorney 3780 South Broadway, Suite 107 Englewood, CO 80113 Legal Notice No.: 59700 First Publication: November 2, 2017 Last Publication: November 16, 2017 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Helen M. Westerland, aka Helen Westerland, aka Helen Marie Westerland, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30952 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 February 27, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Barry C. Westerland Personal Representative P.O. Box 24155 Silverthorne, Colorado 80497 Legal Notice No: 59516 First Publication: October 19, 2017 Last Publication:November 2, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Daniel R. Lawless, aka Daniel Robert Lawless, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30982 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 February 19, 2018 or the claims may be forever barred.

David P. Lawless, Personal Representative 8415 Windhaven Drive Parker, Colorado 80134 Legal Notice No: 59519 First Publication: October 19, 2017 Last Publication: November 2, 2017 Publisher: Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jean Mikita, Deceased Case Number: 17 PR 437 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 February 26, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

John L. Gerlick, CPA Personal Representative 1166 W. Princeton Place Englewood, Colorado 80110-4407 Legal Notice No: 59548 First Publication: October 26, 2017 Last Publication: November 9, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before February 26, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

John L. Gerlick, CPA Personal Representative 1166 W. Princeton Place Englewood, Colorado 80110-4407

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Legal Notice No: 59548 First Publication: October 26, 2017 Last Publication: November 9, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Natalee Carlander Yeager, Deceased Case Number: 17 PR 435 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 February 26, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Ruth Marie Yeager Personal Representative 1714 S. Clarkson Street Denver, Colorado 80210 Legal Notice No: 59556 First Publication: October 26, 2017 Last Publication: November 9, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jimmy Ellis Shamas, aka Jimmy E. Shamas, and aka Jimmy Shamas, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30891 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Co-Personal Representatives or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before February 26, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Co-Personal Representatives: Annawyn D. Shamas 5 Middlefield Road Littleton, Colorado 80123 Jimmy Ellis Shamas, Jr. 2564 Wilderness Circle Wichita, Kansas 67226 Laura Annawyn Shamas P.O. Box 176 Pacific Palisades, California 90272 Ellen Shamas-Brandt 7646 South Prescott Court Littleton, Colorado 80120 Legal Notice No: 59562 First Publication: October 26, 2017 Last Publication: November 9, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Barbara J. Orleans, aka Barbara Joan Orleans, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30924 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 February 26, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Stephen L. Brown Attorney for the Personal Representative Janet R. Seller Personal Representative 690 Pueblo Drive Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406 (303) 358-5989 Legal Notice No: 59671 First Publication: October 26, 2017 Last Publication: November 9, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Alice Anita Glatz, aka Alice A. Glatz, aka Alice Glatz, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 31005 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 March 2, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Anita M. Glatz Personal Representative c/o Katz, Look & Onorato, P.C. 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1100 Denver, Colorado 80203 Legal Notice No: 59690 First Publication: November 2, 2017 Last Publication: November 16, 2017 Publisher: Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of James Bernard Abbott, aka James Abbott, aka James B. Abbott, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30968 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 March 2, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Melissa R. Schwartz Personal Representative

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aka James Abbott, aka James B. Abbott, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30968

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 March 2, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Notice To Creditors

Melissa R. Schwartz Personal Representative Steenrod Schwartz & McMinimee, LLP 3773 Cherry Creek North Drive, Suite 775 Denver, Colorado 80209 Legal Notice No: 59694 First Publication: November 2, 2017 Last Publication: November 16, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Clarice Straight, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30698

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 March 5, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Scotty D. Straight Personal Representative 14436 E. 1st Drive, No. C-3 Aurora, Colorado 80111 Legal Notice No: 59696 First Publication: November 2, 2017 Last Publication: November 16, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Nina L. Lenon, aka Nina Lee Lenon, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 31011

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 March 5, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Frank Lenon, Jr. Personal Representative 14289 E. Marina Drive Aurora, Colorado 80014 Legal Notice No: 59704 First Publication: November 2, 2017 Last Publication: November 16, 2017 Publisher:The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina

Rita Rene Thomas Franklin Guy Edward Franklin Civ No. 5:17-CV-452-BO, Plaintiffs v.

Poore Substitute Trustee, LTD, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. Matressa Morris Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, As Trustee For Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates Series 2006-QS16 Summons In A Civil Action To: Nationwide Trustee Services Inc., CEO Charles T. Piper 6242 S. Pennsylvania St. Centennial, CO 80121-2258

A lawsuit has been filed against you. Within 21 days after service of this summons on you not counting the day you receive it, or 60 days if you are the United States or a United States Agency, or an officer or employee of the United States described in Fed.R.Civ. P. 12 (a)(2) or (3)- you must serve on the Plaintiff an answer to the attached complaint or a motion under Rule 12 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The answer or motion must be served on the Plaintiff or Plaintiffs attorney whose name and address are: Rita Rene Thomas Franklin Guy Edward Franklin 5187 Bennett Ct Unit B Andrews AFB, MD 20762 If you fail to respond, judgement by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. You also must file your answer or motion with the Court.

Date: SEP 7, 2017 Peter A Moore, Jr., Clerk of Court Signed by: James Atkinson Legal Notice No.: 59703 First Publication: November 2, 2017 Last Publication: November 30, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF SALE NO. 2017-5700 Pursuant to the terms of the Deed of Trust and Order: Proposed Order and Judgment described as follows:

Original Grantor(s): DANIEL GOLDMAN AND JANICE H GOLDMAN Original Beneficiary: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Holder of Evidence of Debt: LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST Date of Deed of Trust: December 04, 2007

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Pursuant to the terms of the Deed of Trust and Order: Proposed Order and Judgment described as follows:

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Original Grantor(s): DANIEL GOLDMAN AND JANICE H GOLDMAN Original Beneficiary: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Holder of Evidence of Debt: LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST Date of Deed of Trust: December 04, 2007 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: December 07, 2007 Book and Page No. or Reception No. of Recorded Deed of Trust: In book , on page , at Reception No. B7154103, and County of Recording: ARAPAHOE Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $620,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt as of the date hereof: $620,000.00 The real property to be foreclosed is described as: Lot 35, Block 5, The Farm at Arapahoe County Filing No. 7 County Of Arapahoe, State Of Colorado.

Commonly known and numbered as: 6553 South Sedalia Street, Aurora, CO 80016

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST TO BE FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

The Holder of the debt secured by the Deed of Trust declares a violation of the covenants of said Deed of Trust for reasons including, but not limited to, the failure to make payments as provided for in the Deed of Trust and Negotiable Instrument.

The foreclosure proceedings have been commenced at the request of plaintiff, LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, the legal Holder of the debt secured by the Deed of Trust. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing Holder of the Debt is as follows: Randall M. Chin, Esq. Reg. No. 31149 Barrett Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street Denver, Colorado 80204 (303) 350-3711 NOTICE OF SALE

The undersigned will on December 14, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. at 13101 E Broncos Pkwy, Centennial, CO 80112 sell the Property at public auction to the highest bidder who has submitted bid funds to the undersigned as specified by C.R.S. 38-38-106(7) to pay the Debt and certain other sums, all as provided by applicable law and the Deed of Trust.

All inquiries regarding this sale should be directed to the Civil Unit of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, 720-874-3850.

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

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATED: September 12, 2017.

David C. Walcher Sheriff of ARAPAHOE County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa and Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriffs Legal Notice No.: 59403 First Publication: October 19, 2017 Final Publication: November 16, 2017 Publication: Littleton Independent 4 W. Dry Creek Cr. 100, Littleton, CO 80120 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Case Number: 2016CV30882 Division: 21 Courtroom: PLAINTIFF: BALTERRA CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. V. DEFENDANTS: ROSE MARIE KELLY-JAMISON; BILLY JAMISON, SR.; WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; UNIFUND CCR PARTNERS; STATE OF COLORADO, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; and CYNTHIA MARES, AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY. 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: Order and Decree dated November 17, 2016, and C.R.S. §§ 38-38-101 to 401, by the Balterra Condominium Association, Inc., the current holder of a lien recorded with the County of Arapahoe Clerk and Recorder on April 13, 2015, at Reception No. D5036041. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Balterra Condominiums recorded with the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder on September 29, 2005, in Reception No. B5146725 (“Declaration”). The Declaration and notices as recorded, establish a lien for the benefit of the Balterra Condominium 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: UNIT 201, CONDOMINIUM BUILDING 8, BALTERRA CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR BALTERRA VILLAGE CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED ON MAY 26, 2006 AT RECEPTION NO. B6078523, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY

terra Condominium 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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UNIT 201, CONDOMINIUM BUILDING 8, BALTERRA CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR BALTERRA VILLAGE CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED ON MAY 26, 2006 AT RECEPTION NO. B6078523, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF BALTERRA CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2005 AT RECEPTION NO. B5146725, IN SAID RECORDS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known as: 2682 S. Cathay Way #8-201 Aurora, CO 80013 The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 a.m. on December 14, 2017, at the Sheriff’s Office Administration Building, 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy, Centennial, Colorado 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: Kristen N. Dillie, #40095, Moeller Graf, P.C., 385 Inverness Parkway, Englewood, CO 80112, telephone (720) 279-2568.

Date: September 12, 2017 David C. Walcher, Sheriff County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Deputy Robert Bottone Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 59404 First Publication: October 19, 2017 Last Publication: November 16, 2017 Published in: Littleton Independent 4 West Dry Creek Circle Suite 100 Littleton, CO 80120 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 Case Number: 2016CV31360 Division 202 Plaintiff: SUPERIOR ROOFING, INC., a Colorado corporation Defendant: HUBERT L. JONES, AMERICAN LEGION POST #87, a Colorado nonprofit corporation.

Moye White LLP J. David Arkell, #4337 Scott C. James, #42745 1400 16th Street, 6th Floor Denver, CO 80202 (303) 292-2900 SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE Under a Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure entered on April 7, 2017 in the above titled action, I am ordered to sell certain real property as follows: Name of Obligee under Lien: Hubert L. Jones, American Legion Post #87 Name of Obligor under Lien: Superior Roofing, Inc. Current Holder (“Holder”) of Evidence of Debt (“Debt”): Superior Roofing, Inc. Date of Recording of Lien being foreclosed: May 2, 2015 County of Recording: Arapahoe Reception No. of Recorded Lien: D6044801 Original Principal Balance of Debt: $56,697.00 Outstanding Principal Balance of Debt as of the Date of this Notice: $66,580.17 Amount of Judgment entered April 7, 2017: $63,351.52 Description of property to be foreclosed: Lot 32 and the North 14 feet 6 inches of Lot 31, Block 2, East Colfax Avenue Park, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Also known by street number as 1427 Elmira Street, Aurora, Colorado 80010 THE PROPERTY TO BE FORECLOSED AS DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN. THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The foreclosure sale is based on Hubert L. Jones, American Legion Post #87’s failure to pay Superior Roofing, Inc. for construction improvements and Superior Roofing, Inc. C.R.S. § 38-22-101 et seq. provides Superior Roofing, Inc. with a mechanics’ lien against the abovedescribed property.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will, at 10:00 A.M., on the 28th day of December, 2017, in front of the flagpole at the Sheriff's Office Administration Building, located at 13101 East Broncos Parkway in Centennial, Colorado 80112, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the said real property described above, and all interest of said Lienee and assigns of said Lienee, for the purpose of paying the judgment amount entered herein, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will, at 10:00 A.M., on the 28th day of December, 2017, in front of the flagpole at the Sheriff's Office Administration Building, located at 13101 East Broncos Parkway in Centennial, Colorado 80112, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the said real property described above, and all interest of said Lienee and assigns of said Lienee, for the purpose of paying the judgment amount entered herein, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

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**BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE.** Inquiries regarding this Sheriff’s Sale must be directed to the Civil Unit of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, telephone 720-874-3935.

DATED at Centennial, Colorado this 26th day of September, 2017.

David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Deputy Troy Waller, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 59452 First publication: November 2, 2017 Last publication: November 30, 2017 Published in: Littleton Independent 4 West Dry Creek Circle Suite 100 Littleton, CO 80120 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 Plaintiff: PIER POINT VILLAGE 2 HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation Defendants: RONALD B. LOONEY aka RONALD BRENDAN LOONEY, JR.; DANELLE J. LOONEY Attorneys for Plaintiff: Name: Alcock Law Group, PC Tammy M. Alcock, Esq. Address: 19751 E. Mainstreet, Suite 210 Parker, CO 80138 Phone No.: (303) 993-5400 Atty. Reg. #: 39816 Tammy@Alcocklawgroup.com Case No.: 2017CV31865 SUMMONS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT: RONALD B. LOONEY aka RONALD BRENDAN LOONEY, JR. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to file with the Clerk of this Court an answer or other response to the attached Complaint. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you within the State of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within 21 days after such service upon you. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you outside of the State of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after such service upon you. Your answer or counterclaim must be accompanied with the applicable filing fee.

a Colorado non-profit corporation Defendants: RONALD B. LOONEY aka RONALD BRENDAN LOONEY, JR.; DANELLE J. LOONEY Attorneys for Plaintiff: Name: Alcock Law Group, PC Tammy M. Alcock, Esq. Address: 19751 E. Mainstreet, Suite 210 Parker, CO 80138 Phone No.: (303) 993-5400 Atty. Reg. #: 39816 Tammy@Alcocklawgroup.com Case No.: 2017CV31865

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SUMMONS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT: DANELLE J. LOONEY YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to file with the Clerk of this Court an answer or other response to the attached Complaint. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you within the State of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within 21 days after such service upon you. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you outside of the State of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after such service upon you. Your answer or counterclaim must be accompanied with the applicable filing fee.

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

Dated: August 22, 2017 Clerk of Court/Clerk /s/ Tammy Alcock Signature of Plaintiff’s Counsel Address of Plaintiff Alcock Law Group, PC 19751 E. Mainstreet, Suite 210 Parker, CO 80138 (303) 993-5400 1. This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4, C.R.C.P., as amended. A copy of the Complaint must be served with this Summons. This form should not be used where service by publication is desired.

2. WARNING: A valid summons may be issued by a lawyer and it need not contain a court case number, the signature of a court officer, or a court seal. The plaintiff has 14 days from the date this summons was served on you to file the case with the court.

You are responsible for contacting the court to find out whether the case has been filed and obtain the case number. If the plaintiff files the case within this time, then you must respond as explained in this summons. If the plaintiff files more than 14 days after the date the summons was served on you, the case may be dismissed upon motion and you may be entitled to seek attorney’s fees from the plaintiff.

Legal Notice No.: 59541 First Publication: October 19, 2017 Last Publication: November 16, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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

Dated: August 22, 2017 Clerk of Court/Clerk /s/ Tammy Alcock Signature of Plaintiff’s Counsel Address of Plaintiff Alcock Law Group, PC 19751 E. Mainstreet, Suite 210 Parker, CO 80138 (303) 993-5400 1. This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4, C.R.C.P., as amended. A copy of the Complaint must be served with this Summons. This form should not be used where service by publication is desired.

2. WARNING: A valid summons may be issued by a lawyer and it need not contain a court case number, the signature of a court officer, or a court seal. The plaintiff has 14 days from the date this summons was served on you to file the case with the court.

You are responsible for contacting the court to find out whether the case has been filed and obtain the case number. If the plaintiff files the case within this time, then you must respond as explained in this summons. If the plaintiff files more than 14 days after the date the summons was served on you, the case may be dismissed upon motion and you may be entitled to seek attorney’s fees from the plaintiff.

Legal Notice No.: 59540 First Publication: October 19, 2017 Last Publication: November 16, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 Plaintiff: PIER POINT VILLAGE 2 HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation Defendants: RONALD B. LOONEY aka RONALD BRENDAN LOONEY, JR.; DANELLE J. LOONEY Attorneys for Plaintiff: Name: Alcock Law Group, PC Tammy M. Alcock, Esq. Address: 19751 E. Mainstreet, Suite 210 Parker, CO 80138 Phone No.: (303) 993-5400 Atty. Reg. #: 39816 Tammy@Alcocklawgroup.com

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.

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Please take notice that the complaint requests judgment for past-due assessments and late fees, together with attorney fees and costs, in the amount of $10,098.68, plus all amounts coming due after the filing of the complaint.

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

This is an action originally filed August 4, 2017, and published in The Littleton Independent beginning October 26, 2017 and ending November 23, 2017.

Dated October 19, 2017 Vial Fotheringham LLP /s/ Damien Bielli Damien Bielli, #35256

This summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4, C.R.C.P., as amended.

WARNING: A VALID SUMMONS MAY BE ISSUED BY A LAWYER AND IT NEED NOT CONTAIN A COURT CASE NUMBER, THE SIGNATURE OF A COURT OFFICER, OR A COURT SEAL. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONTACTING THE COURT TO OBTAIN FURTHER INFORMATION. YOU MUST RESPOND AS EXPLAINED IN THIS SUMMONS. Legal Notice No.: 59678 First Publication: October 26, 2017 Last Publication: November 23, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

City and County Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON CHANGES TO FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2018 has been submitted to the Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Authority (the "Authority"). Such proposed budget will be considered at a public hearing to be held at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Authority at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, at the offices of the Authority, 13031 East Caley Avenue, Centennial, Colorado.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that proposed amendments to the Authority's fees, rates, and charges for the ensuing year of 2018 will be considered at the public hearing to be held at the above-referenced meeting of the Board of Directors.

A copy of the proposed budget, the proposed amendments to the fees, rates, and charges, are available for public inspection during regular business hours at the offices of the Authority, 13031 East Caley Avenue, Centennial, Colorado. Any interested person within such Authority may, at any time prior to final adoption by the Board of Directors of the 2018 budget, the 2018 fees, rates, and charges, file or register any objections thereto.

Dated: October 19, 2017

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Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Court Address: 7325 S Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 Phone: (303) 649-6355 Plaintiff: CINNIMON COURTYARD HOME ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation v.

Defendants: EDOUARD S. CHAFIR; WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION f/k/a WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB; CAPITAL ONE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; and CYNTHIA D. MARES as the PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY Attorney for Plaintiff VIAL FOTHERINGHAM LLP Damien Bielli, #35256 damien.bielli@vf-law.com 12600 W. Colfax, Ste. C200 Lakewood, CO 80215 Phone: (720) 943-8811 File Number: CO14357-002 Case No.: 2017CV031736 Division: 15 SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION The People of the State of Colorado To the Defendants named above: 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.

ARAPAHOE COUNTY WATER AND WASTEWATER AUTHORITY By: /s/ Steve Witter, General Manager Legal Notice No.: 59558 First Publication: November 2, 2017 Last Publication: November 2, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2018 BUDGET AND HEARING GREENWOOD SOUTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the GREENWOOD SOUTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT for the ensuing year of 2018. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 500, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where same is open for public inspection.

Such proposed budget will be considered at a hearing at the regular meeting of the Greenwood South Metropolitan District to be held at 8:30 A.M. on Tuesday, November 21, 2017.

The meeting will be held at 6363 South Fiddler’s Green Circle, Greenwood Village, Colorado. Any interested elector within the Greenwood South Metropolitan District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2018 budget.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: GREENWOOD SOUTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ ICENOGLE SEAVER POGUE A Professional Corporation Legal Notice No.: 59675 First Publication: November 2, 2017 Last Publication: November 2, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

Please take notice that the complaint requests judgment for past-due assessments and late fees, together with attorney fees and costs, in the amount of $10,098.68, plus all amounts coming due after the filing of the complaint.

NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING ASPEN GROVE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT CITY OF LITTLETON, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to § 29-1-106, C.R.S., as amended, a proposed Budget has been submitted to the Board of Dir-

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Solution Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET AND NOTICE CONCERNING BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2018 has been submitted to the Inverness North Metropolitan District ("District"). Such proposed budget will be considered at a regular meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at 304 Inverness Way South, Suite 490, Englewood, Colorado, at 2:00 p.m. on 16th day, November 2017.

Public Notice NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING ASPEN GROVE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT CITY OF LITTLETON, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO

City and County

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to § 29-1-106, C.R.S., as amended, a proposed Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Aspen Grove Business Improvement District, City of Littleton, County of Arapahoe, Colorado, for calendar year 2018. A copy of said Budget is on file in the offices of Collins Cockrel & Cole, located at 390 Union Boulevard, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80228, where the same is available for inspection by the public Monday through Friday, during normal business hours (i.e., 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).

A copy of said proposed Budget is also on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Littleton, Colorado, located at 2255 West Berry Avenue, Littleton, Colorado 80120, where the same is available for inspection during normal business hours.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Aspen Grove Business Improvement District will consider the adoption of the proposed 2018 Budget at a public hearing to be conducted during a regular meeting of the Board of Directors to be held in the offices of Collins Cockrel & Cole, 390 Union Boulevard, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80228, on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 10:30 p.m. Any interested elector of the Aspen Grove Business Improvement District may inspect the proposed Budget for 2018 and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the Budget.

Dated this 19th day of October, 2017.

ASPEN GROVE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT By: /s/ Natalie Vessey, President Legal Notice No.: 59676 First Publication: November 2, 2017 Last Publication: November 2, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET AND NOTICE CONCERNING BUDGET AMENDMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2018 has been submitted to the Inverness North Metropolitan District ("District"). Such proposed budget will be considered at a regular meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at 304 Inverness Way South, Suite 490, Englewood, Colorado, at 2:00 p.m. on 16th day, November 2017.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2017 budget of the District may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. A copy of the proposed 2018 budget and the amended 2017 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of Simmons & Wheeler, 304 Inverness Way South, Suite 490, Englewood, Colorado. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2018 budget and the amended 2017 budget, if required, file or register any objections thereto.

Dated: October 23, 2017 INVERNESS NORTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Angela Elliott, District Manager

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2017 budget of the District may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. A copy of the proposed 2018 budget and the amended 2017 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of Simmons & Wheeler, 304 Inverness Way South, Suite 490, Englewood, Colorado. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2018 budget and the amended 2017 budget, if required, file or register any objections thereto.

City and County

Dated: October 23, 2017 INVERNESS NORTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Angela Elliott, District Manager Legal Notice No.: 59680 First Publication: November 2, 2017 Last Publication: November 2, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice CITY OF SHERIDAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE On the 23rd day of October, 2017, the City Council of the City of Sheridan, Colorado, approved on first reading the following Ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 10-2017 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SHERIDAN AMENDING A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OF 2017 AND APPROPRIATING SUMS FOR DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES AND LIABILITIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2017 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATUTES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF SHERIDAN Copies of aforesaid Ordinance are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, City of Sheridan, 4101 South Federal Blvd., Sheridan, Colorado.

Legal Notice No.: 59697 First Publication: November 2, 2017 Last Publication: November 2, 2017 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent Public Notice CITY OF SHERIDAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE On the 23rd day of October, 2017, the City Council of the City of Sheridan, Colorado, approved on first reading the following Ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 11-2017 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SHERIDAN ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OF 2018 AND APPROPRIATING SUMS FOR DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES AND LIABILITIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2018 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATUTES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF SHERIDAN Copies of aforesaid Ordinance are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, City of Sheridan, 4101 South Federal Blvd., Sheridan, Colorado.

Legal Notice No.: 59698 First Publication: November 2, 2017 Last Publication: November 2, 2017 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent

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City and County Public Notice CITY OF SHERIDAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE On the 23rd day of October, 2017, the City Council of the City of Sheridan, Colorado, approved on first reading the following Ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 12-2017 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHERIDAN, COLORADO, AMENDING CHAPTER 38 OF THE SHERIDAN MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING MODEL TRAFFIC CODE Copies of aforesaid Ordinance are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, City of Sheridan, 4101 South Federal Blvd., Sheridan, Colorado.

Legal Notice No.: 59699 First Publication: November 2, 2017 Last Publication: November 2, 2017 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the INVERNESS WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT for the year of 2018. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the District, 188 Inverness Drive West, Suite 150, in Englewood, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered and final action taken at the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Inverness Water and Sanitation District on December 6, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at 188 Inverness Drive West, Suite 150, in Englewood, Colorado. Any interested elector of the Inverness Water and Sanitation District may file any objections to the proposed budget at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.

Dated: October 25, 2017 INVERNESS WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT By: /s/ Randall S. Warren, General Manager Legal Notice No.: 59705 First Publication: November 2, 2017 Last Publication: November 2, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET

Public Notice

NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the INVERNESS METROPOLITAN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT for the ensuing year of 2018. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the District, 188 Inverness Drive West, Suite 150, in Englewood, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered and final action taken at the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Inverness Metropolitan Improvement District on December 6, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at 188 Inverness Drive West, Suite 150, in Englewood, Colorado. Any interested elector of the Inverness Metropolitan Improvement District may file any objections to the proposed budget at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PETITION FOR EXCLUSION OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE INVERNESS WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT

City and County

Dated: October 25, 2017 INVERNESS METROPOLITAN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT By: /s/ Randall S. Warren, General Manager Legal Notice No.: 59706 First Publication: November 2, 2017 Last Publication: November 2, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PETITION FOR EXCLUSION OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE INVERNESS METROPOLITAN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NOTICE is hereby given to all interested persons that a Petition for Exclusion of Real Property has been filed with the Board of Directors of the Inverness Metropolitan Improvement District.

The Board of Directors has fixed Wednesday, December 6, 2017, beginning at 3:00 pm or as soon thereafter as possible, at 188 Inverness Drive West, Suite 150 Englewood, Colorado as the date, time and place of a public meeting at which said Petition shall be heard.

The property requested to be excluded is located in Douglas County, Colorado. The exact legal description is available at the office of the District, 188 Inverness Drive West, Suite 150, Englewood, CO during normal business hours.

The name and address of the Petitioner is: CP V Inverness, LLC c/o Carmel Partners 707 17th Street, Suite 3050 Denver, CO 80202 All interested parties may appear at said hearing to show cause in writing why such Petitions should not be granted.

By order of the Board of Directors of the Inverness Metropolitan Improvement District. s/ Randall S. Warren, District Manager Legal Notice No.: 59713 First Publication: November 2, 2017 Last Publication: November 2, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET

Public Notice

NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the INVERNESS METROPOLITAN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT for the ensuing year of 2018. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the District, 188 Inverness Drive West, Suite 150, in Englewood, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered and final action taken at the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Inverness Metropolitan Improvement District on December 6, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at 188 Inverness Drive West, Suite 150, in Englewood, Colorado. Any interested elector of the Inverness Metropolitan Improvement District may file any objections to the proposed budget at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PETITION FOR EXCLUSION OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE INVERNESS WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT NOTICE is hereby given to all interested persons that a Petition for Exclusion of Real Property has been filed with the Board of Directors of the Inverness Water and Sanitation District. The Board of Directors has fixed Wednesday, December 6, 2017, beginning at 3:00pm or as soon thereafter as possible, at 188 Inverness Drive West, Suite 150 Englewood, Colorado as the date, time and place of a public meeting at which said Petition shall be heard.

NOTICE is hereby given to all interested persons that a Petition for Exclusion of Real Property has been filed with the Board of Directors of the Inverness Water and Sanitation District. The Board of Directors has fixed Wednesday, December 6, 2017, beginning at 3:00pm or as so on thereafter as possible, at 188 Inverness Drive West, Suite 150 Englewood, Colorado as the date, time and place of a public meeting at which said Petition shall be heard.

City and County

The property requested to be excluded is located in Douglas County. The exact legal description is available at the office of the District, 188 Inverness Drive West, Suite 150, Englewood, CO during normal business hours.

The name and address of the Petitioner is: CP V Inverness, LLC c/o Carmel Partners 707 17th Street, Suite 3050 Denver, CO 80202

All interested parties may appear at said hearing to show cause in writing why such Petitions should not be granted.

By order of the Board of Directors of the Inverness Water and Sanitation District. s/ Randall S. Warren, District Manager Legal Notice No.: 59714 First Publication: November 2, 2017 Last Publication: November 2, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE OF BUDGET MEETING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018 WILLOWS WATER DISTRICT ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to C.R.S. 29-1-106, that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Willows Water District for the ensuing year 2018.

Be advised, to-wit:

a) The Board of Directors of Willows Water District will conduct a hearing on November 16, 2017, at the hour of 7:30 o’clock ante meridiem at which the adoption of the proposed budget will be considered, and said hearing will be conducted at 6930 South Holly Circle, Centennial, Colorado 80112-1018; and b) The proposed budget is available for inspection by the public at, to-wit: 6930 South Holly Circle Centennial, Colorado 80112-1018 Tel: 303-770-8625

c) Any interested elector within the Willows Water District may file any objections to the proposed budget at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget by the Board of Directors of said utility district.

Dated this 26th day of October 2017.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WILLOWS WATER DISTRICT Legal Notice No.: 59718 First Publication: November 2, 2017 Last Publication: November 2, 2017 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

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Gore Lake stands out from the surrounding landscape in the Eagles Nest Wilderness area in this photograph from John Fielder’s collection.

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the 10th Mountain Division trail system, then re-emerges before sunset to make a few more images and ski downhill toward home.

“One reason I love Colorado is that we have four distinct seasons,” he said. “I tell people it’s like we have four years in each one … I consider myself to be 268 years old.”

Advocacy through art In 1993 the Sierra Club awarded Fielder its Ansel Adams Award for influencing policy through art, and his celebrity has boosted the profiles of nonprofit groups such as Conservation Colorado as well as legislation including the Great Outdoors Colorado initiative in 1992 and the Responsible Growth initiative in 2000.

“It would be hypocritical of me to make a living off of nature and to not

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give back,” he said. “We are intelligent beings on a very special place, planet Earth. I’ve been so lucky to see and to feel just how special it really is, it’s my obligation to perpetuate what it contains for my grandkids.”

His biggest concerns outside Colorado’s borders are overpopulation and global warming — he thinks the term “climate change” is a cop-out — but he acknowledges the cliché that all politics are local and applies his time accordingly. His latest work is urging nonprofit groups to lobby lawmakers to put growth back on the legislative table.

“There is clear evidence that growth is compromising everything we came to Colorado for and stay here for,” Fielder said. “We can’t build a geographical fence around the place and tell people not to come, all we can do is create legislation to preserve the things we all love.”

Changed approach Advocacy pushed Fielder into the public eye, a potentially uncomfortable place for a wilderness photographer. Perhaps it’s one reason he’s come to cherish being alone.

“As I’ve gotten older, I’ve found I

love my solitude,” he said. “When I go into the wilderness I try to take full advantage of what it offers, the peace and quiet, the smells, the sounds.”

Expeditions in years past required heavy equipment and several human assistants, but as digital technology advanced he pared his staff down. A typical outing now consists of Fielder and two rented llamas, Roberto and Gustavus, who carry his tent, lenses and the occasional six-pack of beer.

“Their English is pretty poor,” he said, and the silence lets him focus on the big picture.

“It allows me to appreciate how lucky we are. To be sentient beings with two eyes, two ears two arms and two legs, and who live on a planet, in a galaxy, in a solar system, in a universe, in a multiverse,” Fielder said. “We’re distracted from the underlying big picture in our everyday lives, but when you’re alone and you don’t have those sensory distractions, your mind becomes incredibly lucid.”

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