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City could update rules on shooting ranges Proposed ordinance would require future public hearings, safety measures

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Future shooting ranges in Littleton would have to go through a much stricter permit approval process under the terms of a draft ordinance in the early stages of consideration by city council.

The proposal comes on the heels of a controversial planned shooting range on hiatus in the SouthPark neighborhood that spawned a flurry of litigation. Triple J Armory, a family-owned gun store, drew the ire of neighbors in summer 2018 after starting construction on a shooting range in a warehouse near McLellan Reservoir without city permits.

After months of legal wrangling, the city issued a permit for the range, though the owners had not picked up the permit as of Nov. 29. Triple J has opened a retail store on the site.

Neighbors alleged the city’s zoning codes and permit approval process were obsolete for dealing with shooting range applications in an increasingly densely populated city.

Shooting ranges would have to apply for conditional use permits and meet a variety of criteria before they could be approved, according to a draft of the ordinance presented at the Nov. 27 city council study session by city attorney Steve Kemp.

The ordinance would require a public hearing on all shooting range applications. Owners would be required to lock up all on-site guns in a safe or vault every night, as well as a variety of other safety and security measures. Shooting ranges would not be allowed immediately adjacent to residential zones.

“We’d see a police department review,” Kemp said. “We’d look at parking, at compatibility with adjacent uses. Many factors would be considered.”

Outdoor shooting ranges would face far stricter rules, including a setback of at least a mile from residences in the line of fire — a distance that Kemp said would effec-

tively render almost the entire city off-limits.

The ordinance has a long way to go before final approval — next it will go to the city’s Planning Commission, then go back before city council for hearings in February.

The ordinance would have no bearing on Triple J, which would be grandfathered into existing laws and permits, said Littleton Mayor Debbie Brinkman.

Currently, shooting ranges are permitted under the city’s “indoor recreation” use definitions, Kemp said, which apply to B-2 and B-3 zones, as well as in planned developments, which make up roughly half the city’s 14 square miles.

The definition allowed Triple J to apply for a business license as a use by right, Kemp said, meaning the city had no recourse to hold public hearings on its approval.

The ordinance would be a welcome change, Brinkman said.

“Shooting ranges were never the intent for certain areas of the community,” Brinkman said. “The code we have was written many years ago, and clearly it’s time we update it. I

would hope people feel they have protection against they feel aren’t appropriate near schools or children.”

It’s too bad this process wasn’t undertaken sooner, Brinkman said, but something had to trigger it.

“Cities don’t just sit down and review all their codes in all their zones regularly,” Brinkman said. “There are unintended consequences that come up.”

As for Triple J, Brinkman said the city will strictly enforce noise and parking regulations around the shooting range.

The ordinance has the support of Highline Crossing, a “cohousing” community near Triple J’s new location that led opposition to the range, said Rebecca Askew, Highline’s HOA president.

“It’s a step in the right direction, though it’s a little late for our community,” Askew said. “I love the idea of a public hearing. I wish this scrutiny would’ve happened for our situation, but we want what’s best for the city at large.”

Triple J Armory owner JD Murphree declined to comment for this article.

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‘I don’t know what we’re going to do’ More than 160 seniors must find new homes in wake of fire in apartment building

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

All the residents of the east tower of the Windermere apartments — 163 seniors — will be evicted from the building after a mid-November fire rendered the building uninhabitable, building management announced at a meeting with residents on Dec. 3.

City of Littleton fire and building officials declared the building uninhabitable, according to a city news release, because of significant asbestos contamination throughout much of the building.

Though details are still being hammered out, residents will likely begin moving out of the building’s 130 units on Dec. 10, said Andy Boian, a spokesman for Tebo-Orvis LLC, the company that owns the building.

“I’m numb — just numb,” said Carolyn Stubbert, who moved back to the Windermere after leaving the complex’s west tower following a 2016 fire that saw more than 130 residents evicted. “It’s the same thing all over again. Turmoil. Uncertainty. I don’t know what we’re going to do.”

Carolyn’s husband Jim said he wasn’t surprised.

“I knew since the day of the fire this was coming,” Jim said. He was hospitalized for two nights for smoke inhalation following the fire.

The building’s residents have been locked out since Nov. 17, when a fire in a first-floor apartment forced the full evacuation of the building, located on South Datura Street, just south of Littleton Boulevard. Michael Mitchell, the resident of the burned unit, died in the blaze. At least 14 others were injured. The fire was contained to one unit, but smoke made its way throughout the building, officials said.

Nine units, mostly on the building’s first floor, are considered a total loss, meaning most of those residents’ belongings are so contaminated that they cannot be cleaned. The building’s

GET HELP, GIVE HELP Windermere residents can visit the Life Center on Dec. 4, 5 or 6 for help with insurance, arranging movers or finding new housing.

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Other contacts: Windermere management update hotline: 720-598-6196 (not yet active on Dec. 3) Love Inc. help line: 303-794-5683 Arapahoe County Senior Resources: 303-7388080 Arapahoe County Housing Assistance Program: 303-738-8061 How to help: Love Inc. is working closely with residents on a daily basis. To donate: https://loveinclittleton.org/donate/ The Arapahoe County Foundation will launch a fundraiser specifically for Windermere residents in coming days. basement, which houses several apartments, is still off limits, said Michael Haselhof, a manager with Interstate Restoration, the company overseeing the building.

Tebo-Orvis is working with the city to craft an “evacuation plan,” Boian said, which will likely spell out a schedule for the clearing out of each floor of the tower, starting with the top of the five-story building. The first floor and basement are still off-limits, however.

Regular moving companies are unlikely to be able to handle the move, Boian said, and special disaster mitigation companies will be

Andy Boian, the spokesman for Tebo-Orvis LLC, tells residents of the Windermere apartments that city officials declared the building uninhabitable following a Nov. 17 fire. All 163 residents have been evicted, but still have to wait to begin retrieving their belongings.

DAVID GILBERT needed to remove and decontaminate residents’ belongings. The building’s elevators, lobby and central stairs are off limits, so movers and others will only be able to use fire exit stairs to access units. It is unclear when or if residents will be able to enter units themselves.

Tebo-Orvis will refund residents’ security deposits and pro-rated rent since the day of the fire, and will provide an additional $500 per resident, Boian said, but only once each resident is fully moved out.

Arapahoe County’s Housing and Community Development Division is gearing up to assist residents find new housing, said Linda Haley, the division’s director. Love Inc., a Christian charity, is also poised to help residents with needs big and small, said Kathryn Roy, the group’s director.

The county may be able to provide funds to help residents get into new homes until Tebo-Orvis refunds their money, Haley said.

Some face greater problems. One woman who spoke during the meeting said she is an immigrant, and unable to function without her green card and passport, which have been locked in her basement unit since the day of the fire.

Haselhof provided no timeline for retrieving items from basement units,

but said all residents should be prepared for a lengthy process of cleaning and retrieving belongings.

“Everybody’s unit has smoke damage,” Haselhof said. “Don’t move those belongings to your new apartments unless you get them professionally cleaned.”

The city stands behind residents, said Littleton Mayor Debbie Brinkman.

“It’s not the news anybody wanted to hear, but it’s not unexpected,” Brinkman said. “I’ve been sorely disappointed in this management group. I was disappointed two years ago, and I’m disappointed now. The answers just haven’t been there for these people.”

Numerous residents at the meeting said they are still without official letters from management to confirm the building is off-limits, which they said are necessary to make full insurance claims. Boian said the company is working on getting letters to that effect ready “as soon as possible.”

For those residents still waiting in hotels and in the homes of friends and family, at least the news provided a chance to move forward.

“I just want to get my husband’s ashes,” said Carla Baker, who lived in the building as a caretaker for a blind resident. “Everything else is just stuff.”

Life after fire ‘feels like living in a nightmare’

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

After residents of the Windermere apartments were told they would have to keep waiting to find out when or if they could return home on Nov. 27, Littleton Mayor Debbie Brinkman said the seniors deserve more information to assist in their ability to make plans.

“To continue to spoonfeed one week of information at a time when these people are trying to determine what to do with the rest of their lives is inadequate,” Brinkman said. “The way (Tebo-Orvis) is treating our

citizens, the information they’re giving them, and the lack of resources they’re providing — they’re failing miserably and we don’t appreciate that at all.”

The Littleton apartment building’s residents, who were displaced by a Nov. 17 fire, got their first update in a week on Nov. 27, but there wasn’t much to learn.

They were told more contamination testing would be needed before they would know when or if they could return to the five-story tower, which comprises 130 units for people 55 years of age and older. Residents also learned that Tebo-Orvis LLC,

the building’s owner, planned to refund residents’ rent for the second half of November and would refund security deposits for residents who are moving out.

And they were also told there would be another meeting on Dec. 3.

Trying to navigate day-to-day life since the fire “feels like living in a nightmare,” said Sharon Dutkevitch, whose apartment was on the first floor near the fire.

Dutkevitch and her husband live on Social Security, and have had to wrangle their insurance to pay for their hotel and other living expenses, she said.

“They wanted us to submit receipts afterward, but we can’t put that much money up front,” Dutkevitch said. She said she and her husband are scrambling to find a new place to live.

The situation is exhausting, said Carla Baker, a caretaker for a blind resident, both of whom were previously evicted from the complex’s west tower after a fire in 2016.

“I feel like I lost everything I ever owned, same as last time,” Baker said. “But God’s got his arms around us. We have to stick together as family and friends. If we don’t have faith, we don’t have anything.”

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Fire victim drew County officials preparing complaints over smoking to help seniors displaced by fire Michael Mitchell was seen rushing back into apartment with fire extinguisher

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County human services officials are gearing up to assist residents displaced by the Nov. 17 Windermere apartment fire, which left more than 100 seniors locked out of their homes while they await word on when or if they’ll be able to get back in.

Residents are aware that a 2016 fire in the complex’s other tower resulted in the mass eviction of all the tower’s residents, said Linda Haley, manager of Arapahoe County’s Senior Resources Division.

Her office was instrumental in finding scores of apartments for residents displaced by the last fire, and may have to do so again, Haley said.

The news that the recent fire caused a major spill of asbestos was not good, Haley said.

“We’re hoping for the best and planning for the worst,” Haley said.

The problem is that there aren’t nearly enough suitable apartments in Littleton to absorb all the tower’s residents if they’re all evicted, Haley said — the Windermere offered low-cost rent, security, a community of fellow senior residents, and access for the disabled.

“There are maybe a dozen apartments in Littleton that match that description,” Haley said. More than a hundred might be needed, and residents might find themselves scattered across the Denver metro area.

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Michael Mitchell, 70, was found dead in his first-floor apartment after the earlymorning blaze. The fire forced the evacuation of the 130-unit senior apartment tower at 5829 S. Datura St. At least 14 others were injured, including six police officers.

Littleton fire investigators ruled the fire accidental, but have not yet determined the specific cause. Mitchell’s cause and manner of death were not yet available on Nov. 30, according to the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office.

Windermere management was aware of complaints from residents that Mitchell smoked cigarettes inside his unit, which was a violation of the complex’s rules, according to the report. Mitchell had only lived at the apartment for a month or so, the report says.

A witness saw a man she later identified as Mitchell in the hall moments after the fire broke out “with grease on his face,” according to the report.

The witness said she asked the man what he was doing, and he said “something to the effect of ‘I was working.’”

Mitchell instructed the woman to pull a fire extinguisher off the wall and hand it to him before “disappearing down the hall,” the report said.

Emergency responders later found Mitchell dead in his apartment, face down in a back bedroom. Investigators found a fire extinguisher in the living room area across from the fire’s apparent origin point.

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Haley said she doesn’t yet have a count of how many seniors are looking for new housing, because management has provided little information on the building’s condition and most residents would like to return.

“At this point, people still believe they’re going back,” Haley said. “Those on the first floor (where the fire started) know they’re not going back, though. We’re trying to position ourselves to respond as best we can.”

Haley said her office has been responding to numerous requests for assistance, much of it in dealing with insurance companies.

“These residents are traumatized, first off,” Haley said. “They can’t get their policies out of their apartments. Lots of them don’t even have their IDs, so they can’t even get their mail from the post office.”

Thankfully, Haley said, the vast majority of residents have renters’ insurance this time around, unlike the last fire where only a few did.

Residents face a host of other issues, Haley said.

“Everyone left something behind,” she said. “Oxygen concentrators, hearing aids, clothing. Most of these people don’t have a high monthly income. They paid November rent and utilities, and spent money on food.

But that food is gone.”

Haley said she is re-assembling the team of local officials, agencies and nonprofits that came together to help seniors displaced by the 2016 fire.

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Parkour creates caring community As sport booms in Colorado, gyms promote inclusivity, safety

BY CASEY VAN DIVIER CASEYVANDIVIER@YAHOO.COM

Ken Arrington, founder of parkour gym Path Movement, knows that parkour — in which athletes often scale walls, make 9-foot leaps and traverse rails 10 feet off the ground — has a bad reputation for being dangerous.

That’s why he keeps close tabs on the safety at his gym.

He’s managed to keep injuries to a minimum. He said that out of 17,289 customer visits at the Littleton gym, there have only been three instances of broken bones.

“All people see is these kids running around on rooftops and breaking the law,” he said, “but when parkour is done correctly and taught correctly, it is safer than most sports.”

In Arrington’s 6,000-square-foot facility at 8000 S. Lincoln St., students can try their hand at a variety of feats.

The gym is a collection of boxes, rails, rings and a 14-foot “warped wall,” all of which Arrington built himself. He often rearranges the equipment so students can have new experiences.

Path Movement is one of many parkour gyms in Colorado, a state which several outlets have called a hotspot for the top sites at which to practice parkour. American Parkour, for instance, named the University of Colorado at Boulder the fourth best location for parkour athletes in America.

APEX Movement also named Colorado one of the top 10 states for parkour based on the number of times Coloradans have searched for the terms “parkour” and “freerunning” on Google.

Colorado was one of the first adopters of the sport in the Western Hemisphere. In fact, the first parkour classes on this side of the world were taught in 2006 by APEX Movement on the CU-Boulder campus. APEX has since opened three gyms in Colorado and two in California.

“APEX was definitely the first gym in Colorado, and the second gym in America,” said Vinny Fiacco, who is co-owner and general manager at APEX Movement’s gym in Denver, 700 W. Mississippi Ave. Athletes now recognize Colorado as home to one of the most thriving parkour communities.

“I stole a couple coaches from gyms in different states, and it’s because they wanted to be a part of a community that’s growing,” Arrington said.

As for why the Colorado parkour community started growing to begin with, he suggested the state’s reputation for progressiveness may have something to do with it.

“We’re pretty forward when it comes to the way that we think,” he said. “We have a state that’s very accepting of the outliers.”

Although the increase in popularity is focused in states like Colorado, the sport is gaining momentum all across

Ken Arrington plays with daughter Addie at Path Movement in Littleton. Arrington founded Path Movement in 2013.

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Ayden Perkins, 14, scales Path Movement’s warped wall, a replica from the popular television show “American Ninja Warrior.” Perkins has been training at Path Movement in Littleton for around four years.

the nation, Fiacco said.

“Ten years ago, there was nothing, and now there’s 100,000 people doing it,” he said.

Staying safe For both gyms, the increase in popularity means more customers, but it doesn’t have to mean an increase in injuries. Fiacco and Arrington, whose gyms often see 100 customers per day, said the best way to minimize risk is to educate athletes on safety.

“I made sure everybody who walked through the gym took our introductory class,” Arrington said. “We teach you how to fall, we teach you how to roll, we teach you how to learn to be safe.”

Parkour athletes Julian Frazier and Shae Perkins, who often train together at APEX Movement, said out of all the sports they’ve tried, parkour has been one of the least dangerous.

“I’ve been able to manage risk a lot better in parkour because I have a lot more autonomy in how I interact with the space,” Frazier said.

“I’ve broken some fingers and ribs, nothing that was too big of a deal,” Perkins said. “Maybe it should have taken me out. I just kept training.”

As the sport works its way into the mainstream, many of the newer athletes have different aspirations than their predecessors, Perkins said, which may also lessen the risk of injury.

“It used to just be young men who wanted be reckless, and now it’s everyone,” he said.

“There’s a lot of people who their life is not necessarily parkour,” Frazier agreed. “This is a power hobby or something that contributes to their work-life balance.”

A tight community Perkins estimated that there are 10 times more women training in the sport than there were when he started 12 years ago. Additionally, he said the age range of the sport’s practitioners has expanded significantly — a trend

Students practice their skills during a class at Path Movement. that Arrington has also noticed.

“I’d say our youngest participant is about 5, and our oldest participant is 68,” he said. “You can have them in the same building doing the same thing, and that’s what makes it wildly unique and amazing.”

The sport also appeals to athletes who are on the spectrum or have a learning disability, a group that makes up 10 percent of the customers at Path Movement.

“The people that thrive in parkour are the people who love individual sports,” Arrington said. “You can have somebody with a strong learning disability who enjoys it and is in the same class as a top-tier athlete.”

Ayden Perkins, a freshman at ThunderRidge High School — and Arrington’s stepson — has become one of the best athletes at Path Movement in the few years he has been training there. As somebody who has ADHD, he always has a lot of energy, he said, and parkour is one way he can channel that energy.

“It makes you focus on this one thing, parkour, and nothing else,” he said. “It just calms you down.”

Beyond being a fun hobby, the sport has positive benefits for him after he leaves the gym.

“This gets all the energy out, so then I can focus on my homework,” he said.

For everyone in the parkour world, one of the greatest rewards is the sport’s one-of-a-kind community and the strong bonds between coaches and students, Arrington said.

“My coaches are very protective of the kids,” he said. “They’re the unsung heroes of our community.

My business would be worth nothing without them.”

Likewise, the athletes are supportive of one another in a way that isn’t common to other sports, Fiacco and Arrington said.

“It’s only about 10 years old, so everyone remembers what it’s like to not be able to do the challenge you’re trying,” Fiacco said. “No one wants to see you fail. Everyone wants to help.”

“We had a competition last weekend and there wasn’t a dry eye in the whole building, because everybody was rooting for everybody,” Arrington said. “Parkour, in its core, is all about the community.”

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Littleton Market brings local food to downtown Farm-to-table store offers groceries grown nearby, with love

IF YOU GO Address: 2692 W. Alamo Ave. Hours: The store doesn’t have set hours yet, but is generally open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. most days.

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

For the first time in a long time, you can buy milk and eggs in downtown Littleton.

Getting groceries produced by local farmers in a downtown shop might seem like a throwback, but for Littleton Market owner Hannah King, it’s part of an effort to reconnect people with their food — and each other.

“Each of these products has a story,” said King, 32, sitting behind the market’s counter. “We’ve got meat, veggies, eggs, milk and honey, all of which you can have an appreciation for. They’re from farmers who are part of the community, and provide superb quality of life for their animals.”

Littleton Market is still in its infancy, and King has lined up contracts with roughly 20 local vendors, with hopes for many more.

The idea is to provide farmers market-quality goods year-round, King said, bridging the gap between consumers and producers who might otherwise only find each other at popup markets.

The market is an exciting place to do business, said Todd Smith, the propri-

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Littleton Market owner Hannah King said she started the farm-to-table store to connect farmers and consumers, and to give people a connection to their food.

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etor of Elephant Rock Farm. Smith’s specialty is microgreens — sprouts of plants like chives and broccoli that are packed with nutrition.

“This place is up and coming, it’s here and now, but it’s also the oldschool local style,” Smith said as he dropped off boxes of bright greens at the market. “Yeah, you can buy so-

called local produce at King Soopers, but it’s still from a massive commercial farm. This is the real deal, and I assure you, you can taste the difference.”

Asked what the store means to her, new customer Nancy Tibbets said one word: “Hope.”

“Hannah said the guy who raises the pork is just 26,” said Tibbets, who grew up on a ranch in southeast Colorado. “It does my heart good to see young people involved in agriculture. Food doesn’t grow at the grocery store, and it’s important to understand where it comes from and who’s making it.”

King has visited the farms of many of her vendors, she said, touring local pastures and more. She’s got big plans SEE MARKET, P9

Todd Smith, proprietor of Elephant Rock Farm, said Littleton Market is an exciting place to sell microgreens.

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Project aims to mitigate zooming costs of housing Loan fund also will address rents with eye toward helping nonprofits

BY JOSEPH RIOS JRIOS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The cost of housing in the Denver metro area has made it impossible for many Coloradans to afford a home. In the once-affordable suburb of Lakewood, for instance, online real estate marketplace Zillow says home values have gone up 7.5 percent in the past year to a median value of $366,200, with a forecast of a 4.4 percent increase in the coming year, making things even more difficult for potential buyers.

Emerging through the scorching hot real estate market is a loan fund from a project called the Metro Denver

Impact Facility.

Urban Land Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that uses real estate to benefit urban communities in the Denver area, announced in November that it would launch the Metro Denver Impact Facility. The facility is expected to become a $50 million project that will help Urban Land Conservancy acquire land in order to preserve affordable housing, nonprofit buildings, schools and community space throughout the Denver metro area.

In addition to the skyrocketing cost of ownership, high rents are hurting. Christi Smith, the vice president of strategy and communications for Urban Land Conservancy, pointed out that rent prices have left some residents displaced. The impact of high rent prices affects more than those who are looking for a place to live — nonprofit organizations have also felt the sting.

“We’re contacted by nonprofit organizations all the time asking if we have availability in any of our buildings, or if we can help them, or if we can find a building where they can run their programs,” Smith said.

Smith said the Metro Denver Impact Facility has already been put to use.

Urban Land Conservancy used it to acquire the Harlan Nonprofit Center, a 29,000-square-foot building that serves as the headquarters for Lutheran Family Services, a dental practice and a law firm that focuses on education and civil rights law. The building is located at 363 S. Harlan St. in Lakewood, and it was purchased for $3.69 million.

“The Denver region is no longer an equitable place to live and work, and our goal with this new resource is to stimulate additional local low-cost investment to support more permanently affordable housing and nonprofit facility spaces, thereby creating

opportunities for all residents to live, work and play in the communities of their choice,” Aaron Miripol said in a statement. Miripol is the president and CEO for Urban Land Conservancy.

The Metro Denver Impact Facility is expected to grow to a $50 million community resource within the next few years. FirstBank contributed $25 million to the facility, while Colorado Housing and Finance Authority also contributed $2 million.

Other organizations involved with the Metro Denver Impact Facility include The Denver Foundation and the Colorado Health Foundation.

“We’re only as successful as our communities are. We’re thrilled to be involved with Urban Land Conservancy, and we’re excited to see where else (the Metro Denver Impact Facility) will take us to,” said Stu Wright, executive vice president of FirstBank in Lakewood.

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for the store, including a kombucha bar, coffee station, and a local wine room.

“People told me this wasn’t a good idea,” King said. “They told me the profit margins won’t be high enough.

If it fails, it fails, but I stand behind our vendors, and I’m doing what I love.”

King moved to Littleton recently to be nearer her family, she said, after years working for the federal government in Washington, D.C. “I got so tired of the waste, the bureaucracy, the feeling that what I was doing didn’t matter,” King said.

“In my spare time I worked at farmers markets and bed and breakfasts, and I knew I wanted to do something where I could get to know people.”

Prices are a little higher at Littleton Market, King said, but she hopes cus-

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City council’s wrangling over how to regulate short-term home rentals in Littleton continued last week, as councilmembers hashed out the finer points of a proposed ordinance at the Nov. 27 study session.

Council shifted direction on the proposed ordinance’s occupancy limit, now proposing to set the number of guests allowed in a rental to one guest per 200 square feet of home size.

Council had previously directed staff to mandate that no more than five unrelated people could stay in one short-term rental, but some councilmembers found that regulation problematic.

“If you have a family of 14, that creates a loophole,” said Councilmember Kyle Schlachter.

Limiting guests to five unrelated

people also didn’t take into account the size of some homes that might easily accommodate more, said Councilmember Karina Elrod.

Council also debated how best to notify neighbors about the presence of nearby short-term rentals, and how to provide neighbors with emergency contacts in case of problems over issues like noise or parking.

The ordinance will likely include language limiting short-term rentals to one per owner, and require that the owner use the dwelling as their primary residence at least eight months out of the year.

City council first took up the issue in July, after a group of neighbors complained about a short-term rental on their block that they said was functioning as an unlicensed hotel and playing host to large parties.

The complaint exposed Littleton’s lack of a formalized framework to regulate such rentals, and council enacted a three-month moratorium on new business licenses for short-term rentals in order to explore a draft ordinance. That moratorium was expanded in October, and is now expected to wrap up in January 2019.

As shopping season starts, so do new sales tax rules New emergency rule went into effect Dec. 1

BY TABATHA STEWART SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

The Colorado Department of Revenue enacted an emergency rule Sept. 26 that makes it mandatory for retailers in Colorado who ship goods out of their own jurisdiction to collect sales tax on the merchandise based on the rate of where the product is shipped.

Whether a seller ships items across town, across the state, or out of state, the retailer is responsible for identifying, and charging, the tax for every item shipped.

According to Dan Carr, Department of Revenue Taxation communications manager, Colorado was one of 33 states who enacted emergency rules after the supreme court ruling in the case of South Dakota vs.

Wayfair, in which South Dakota won the right to receive sales tax on items purchased on the internet and shipped to the state.

“With the Wayfair decision, we can now require out of state retailers to pay sales tax in the state where the items are shipped,” said Carr. “The purpose was to make sure the playing field was level and to standardize tax laws, bringing consistency and fairness to sales tax laws.”

The DOR has created a website, colorado.gov/tax, that will help retailers in Colorado navigate the new law, which includes frequently asked questions, access to a call center to have questions answered, and lookup lists for all the sales taxes. Webinars are also available on the website.

“They have created a `hold harmless’ list, which means if a retailer uses the platform and the charge is wrong, they will be held harmless,” said Carr.

Timing The new rule, which went into effect Dec. 1, could worry Colorado retailers expecting to ship thousands of packages out of their jurisdiction for the holiday shopping season.

But Colorado Representative Tracy Kraft-Tharp, D-Arvada, chair of the sales and use tax streamlining committee, said merchants shouldn’t panic about the Nov. 30 deadline. The department has stated they won’t enforce the rule until March.

“Business owners are thinking `how do we do this?’” said KraftTharp. “But the department has said they won’t enforce the rule until March 31, to give people the opportunity to figure out how to do it. They’ve put webinars up on their web page explaining how to do it.”

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December 6, 2018 The Belleview Park miniature train makes a circuit around the park during the summer from Memorial Day until Labor Day. This will be the second year the train has been returned to service as the Holiday Express. All the tickets for this year’s express have been sold for the train that will carry passengers on Dec. 7 and 8 and again on Dec. 14 and 15.

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Englewood Holiday Express sold out All train seats already reserved for seasonal trips through Belleview Park

BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The miniature train wrapped in colored lights will run and Santa will be there, but all the tickets for seats on the trips around Belleview Park on the Englewood Holiday Express have been sold.

The express will run four nights, Dec. 7 and 8 and Dec. 14 and 15. Each day the train will make the mile circuit of the park from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The train can carry 30 to 40 passengers per trip.

The express is planned and organized by members of the Englewood Parks and Recreation Department.

“We will still hold the celebration with decorations in the park, a stand offering hot chocolate and s’mores and Santa greeting children,” said Lindsay Peterson, event administrator. “This is the second year for the Holiday Express and we were a little surprised by the response to buy tickets ahead of time. We quickly sold all 2,100 available tickets and this is the first year we have sold all available tickets. The train will run four nights this year, but because of this year’s response we are talking about possibly adding

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According to Kraft-Tharp, the issue of who should get taxes on items sold over the internet has been a hot button for many years, and the new rules will level the playing field.

“Before South Dakota vs. Wayfair, the law of the land was that internet sites could charge sales tax if they had a physical presence in the state,” said Kraft-Tharp. “This has opened the door for all states to say ‘we can fix this unfair competition problem and start telling internet sites they have to pay sales tax.’”

extra dates last year.”

The Holiday Express trips began last year. To prepare for the event, the Belleview Park miniature train was decorated with colored lights. In addition the parks and recreation crews decorated many of the trees in the park, particularly those near the train tracks, with colored lights.

The miniature train that will be transformed into the Holiday Express has run in Englewood since the early 1960s. The train was originally located at Englewood City Park, located about where the Englewood Civic Center is now. When the park was sold for construction of the Cinderella City mall, the train was located to its present position at Belleview Park.

The train was originally owned and operated by the Englewood Lions Club. The club decided it could no longer keep the train going and turned it over the city.

The train was built to resemble an early steam locomotive. It is powered by a tractor engine.

The train annually operates from Memorial Day until Labor Day. Each year the train takes about 60,000 passengers for the one-mile circuit of Belleview Park. Passengers board the train at the depot. When all are checked and seated, the engineer calls “All Aboard” and the train begins its trip around the park. During the trip, the train rattles over a trestle and through a tunnel on the way back to the depot.

Kraft-Tharp said the new law could bring in as much as $48 million this year that would be collected and remitted to the state and up to $200 million each year going forward.

“That will be enforced through audits and check to see who is paying and who isn’t,” said Kraft-Tharp.

“There is an enforcement division at the department.”

While the rule includes a small-seller exception for out-of-state retailers, with in-state sales of products that do not exceed $100,000 or 200 transactions annually, there are no exceptions for in-state retailers.

“There is no minimum amount if your business is domiciled in Colorado,” said Carr.

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Stiff the stuff and take holiday from hyperactive holiday QUIET DESPERATION

Craig Marshall Smith

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o ahead. Go ahead and ignore me, but one of these days you’ll know that I was right. I have the remedy for all of your holiday anxieties. Each and every one.

You’ll think I’m kidding. You’ll think I’m a fool. And you know why? Because you are swept up in something you can’t control.

From now until the end of the month, you will be under pressure to gather, to travel, to greet, to host, and to spend, spend, spend.

lived in. And that’s the way it felt.

Day after day, the walls moved in on me.

I had a plan. I took a deep breath. I asked my mother and father if we could forgo Christmas.

“How would it be if I visited you in the spring instead?”

“What about exchanging gifts?”

“No gifts.”

It had a reached a point of no returns. We were exchanging gift cards. Nice but needless.

Most the time I had to go through O’Hare, a traveler’s worst nightmare.

I’d get there eventually, and snow would be up to my wallet for a week.

And then. And then?

And then there was my mother, who tried her best, who tried too hard, who wanted everything to be perfect. She vacuumed three times a day.

I’d wake and hear the vacuum.

She wanted the house to look immaculate, as though it wasn’t

They want you to buy someone you love a car or a truck or an engagement ring.

Why not a house?

Why not an island?

What’s my advice?

Let the holidays go, let them play through, and see what happens.

A great big weight will be lifted.

Every year for years, I booked flights in and out of Traverse City, Michigan. Half the time flights were delayed or canceled because of the weather.

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is the season. And with the season, many of us will have a chance to engage with customer service, or maybe better stated as having customer care opportunities. Whether we are physically going to the customer service WINNING department in WORDS the store, making a telephone call to the customer care department, or chatting online with a customer service representative, ‘tis the season to give businesses a chance to make Michael Norton things right.

Now generally I find two ways in which people try and prepare themselves to make these calls or go back to the store to get the satisfaction they desire. The first is someone who really doesn’t like confrontation, and they agonize over having to make the call or go back to the store. They make sure they have their receipts in order and the packaging is intact so that they can make their case.

But they are still mentally, physically and emotionally preparing for a battle. It makes them nervous, and in some cases, even sick as they prepare for a “no” instead of a “yes.”

The second group of folks look at it like it’s a game or a battle right from the beginning. They have no issue going online, calling the business or walking into the store. No, not walk into the store, they march into the store with a swagger like they are walking out of the locker room and onto the field to start the game or fight. They dial the number with authority and cruise through the prompts waiting for someone, anyone to pick up on the other side.

Again, they too are prepared for war and not a happy resolution.

Maybe you have seen the new television commercial for the Discovery Card. There is a young man gearing up to make a call to customer service to state that he doesn’t want to pay any annual fees. He readies himself, steadies himself, breathes, and then makes the call — only to be caught off guard by a customer care representative telling him that there are no annual fees. It’s only a television commercial, however it caught my attention as I reflected on my own experiences with customer service representatives recently.

I truly believe the industry is doing some amazing things when it comes to ensuring that we as customers receive high-quality customer care.

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Chatfield Reservoir reallocation will be boon to health of river

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he spectacular attributes of Denver make it a magnificent place to live and raise families, and do business. But it’s an arid place.

Prudent use of water, cooperation and planning for the future is GUEST the combination COLUMN that has built our community and Rob Harris and remains a constant Harold Smethills responsibility.

Most of this year, until just recently, the mountains that provide Denver’s water supply experienced dry conditions.

And portions of the South Platte River were closed in July to protect the habitat and aquatic life, due to low river flow conditions.

Most of the past 18 years have seen below-average precipitation across the state and in the South Platte basin; it has been a wakeup call on the potential impact of

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Whether it is training the people on the phones or in the stores on how to properly engage with customers, or the technology they are using and consistently upgrading, the use of artificial intelligence and data, and just better expectations and execution on the part of leadership, businesses of all kinds are making it easier to resolve issues instead of forcing us to fight the battle and still maybe lose the war. They do realize that when we win, they win too.

So, as we approach the season, and we find ourselves having to find an answer, a resolution, a refund, or a replacement of some kind, I encourage us all to take a breath, ready ourselves, steady ourselves, and plan for a happy outcome. When we expect the best, look for the best, and treat others with respect, we will typically receive the best in return. It’s when we expect the

SMITH FROM PAGE 12

I said (with a straight face), “You are my gifts.”

And they bought it, and we lived happily ever after for the rest of their lives.

You’re probably not going to convince Little Tommy or Little Dorrit of any of this right away. But plant the seed.

There are a thousand better ways to observe the holidays than piling it on, overdoing it, or wrestling for musthaves at the mall.

The alleviation of late December air travel might have saved me from a few strangulations. And we ended the practice before 9/11, when, thereafter, proceeding through an international airport became long lines, sock-footed scrutiny, and being jammed into flu incubators.

There is an American illusion,

long-term drying on the fishery and agriculture of our region.

Our community has come together to help solve this problem.

When the long-overdue reallocation of storage space in Chatfield Reservoir is completed in late 2019, after decades of study and hearings, it will not only provide an expanded regional water supply and new recreation opportunities, but will also provide 2,100 acre-feet of an environmental pool of water specifically for release down the South Platte River and though our city.

This water will then be available seasonally in dry periods and during inevitable periods of sustained drought. It will help keep our river healthy and viable.

Important partners helped give life to this project. Part of this effort was led by The Greenway Foundation, which raised money for 250 acre-feet of the conservation pool from 19 municipalities, individuals worst, look for the worst, and ready ourselves for the fight, that is when we typically find ourselves in a fight.

Again, kudos to the companies who are going above and beyond to train their customer care personnel in how to defuse and de-escalate tough situations and customers. I for one, look forward to being a customer of the future as these companies continue to make advancements in technology to serve us all better in the future.

So how about you? Do you find yourself anxious about contacting customer service? Do you ready yourself for battle expecting the worst? Or are you preparing for the happy and positive outcome? As always, I would love to hear your customer care story at gotonorton@gmail.com and when we can expect the best, look for the best, and treat others with respect, it really will be a better than good season.

Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the president of the Zig Ziglar Corporate Training Solutions Team, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach. reinforced endlessly, supported mainly by the mercantile, that no one can be happy at this time of year without giving and receiving objects.

It’s not true.

What if you did nothing between now and the end of the month to contribute to the illusion and just be welcoming, kind, and thoughtful?

I know it’s easier to hand someone an object. It acts on our behalf.

Try reminding a friend how much they mean to you, and leave it at that.

Try listening to a great audio book with your children, and leave it at that.

Try listening to Mozart’s “Requiem” as a family, and leave it at that.

This is never going to happen, is it?

It’s asking too much. It’s a tradition.

It’s an addiction. It’s now the end result of something that was once rather wonderful.

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

and other groups.

Denver Water then matched the 250 acre-feet with funding for an additional 250 acre-feet.

The Colorado Water Conservation Board has pledged funding for a further 600 acre-feet, followed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife agreeing to fund a massive 1,000 acrefeet of this space inside Chatfield Reservoir.

As a landowner who is creating a 21st-century community for residents, many of whom are not yet born, and a conservation organization that supports innovative solutions to meet our most pressing natural resource challenges, we believe this level of environmental stewardship exemplifies why our Front Range remains one of the finest places in the world to live. We must commend the people for bringing this vision to life.

This and other innovative so-

lutions — like recycling water, greater municipal conservation, and voluntary and compensated agreements with agricultural water users — will require new sources of public funding to secure our state’s water future. Our future is worth the investment.

Broad environmental cooperation is vital to the responsible use of our state’s resources. We need to honor this effort as a model for future constructive cooperation that has, and always will, shape our Western lifestyle.

Rob Harris is an attorney for Western Resource Advocates, a regional conservation organization that protects the West’s land, air, and water.

Harold Smethills is founding owner of Sterling Ranch, a 21st-century community known for its water and lifestyle sustainability and modern technology.

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Richard “Dick” Appelgate 11/24/25 – 11/17/18

Richard Wayne “Dick” Appelgate was born November 24, 1925 to Mary Helen (McAfee) and Hiram Harrison Appelgate on a farm in Tama County, IA, the middle of 5 brothers.

At age 13, his family moved to another farm near Ellsworth, IA where he met his future wife, Joyce Olson, in church.

In World War II Dick served in the US Army, starting at Fort Riley, KS, in June 1945. Corporal Appelgate then was assigned to the Mechanized Calvary unit in Fort Knox, KY, finishing in Fort Ord, CA. and honorably discharged April 1947.

While in the service, he wrote to his sweetheart Joyce and upon his return, married her March 14, 1948. In May of 1949, they welcomed their first daughter, Mary Elizabeth, then Linda Joyce in 1953, and Deborah Ann in 1956. In 1958, they left their Iowa farm and moved to Denver in pursuit of a career change.

In Denver, they welcomed their son Robert Richard (Bob). The family moved to Happy Homes in Littleton in 1959. Dick and his family joined Littleton United Methodist Church in 1963. Dick served on many boards and committees, and volunteered exten-

sively. He served multiple terms as chairman of the Board of Trustees, participated in decades of Sunday School, and donated beautiful wood carvings to commemorate the church’s history.

Dick loved camping and fishing with his family, gathering with friends, visiting family in Iowa, and woodcarving. He spent years as an Optimist Club member and donated 8 gallons of blood in his lifetime. Most of Dick’s career was with Public Service Company of Colorado, retiring in the 80’s.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers William, Kenneth, and Harold, grandson Michael Tibbs, and his sons in law, Mike Akins and Jim Tibbs. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Joyce, brother Max, children Mary Tibbs, Linda Akins, Debbie (Ron) Pierce, Bob (Cheryl) Appelgate, 11 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren.

A Memorial Service was held Nov 26 at Littleton United Methodist Church.

Dick was interred at the LUMC Columbarium.

Donations can be sent to Littleton United Methodist Church for the Richard Appelgate memorial fund.

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Gingerbread houses make

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Youth orchestra aims to develop next generation

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While the Smiths make everything from scratch, “kits are a wonderful place to start,” Smith said. “Especially for little kids because their favorite part is decorating it.”

This year, the Smith’s gingerbread house has a “Great Gatsby” theme and will be available for public viewing at the Colorado Christmas Adventure event.

With about 50 entries for the Gingerbread House Contest and Display at Colorado Christmas Adventure, it will be like visiting a mini city made of gingerbread, Smith said.

bridge was getting to spend time with my friends,” said Lindsey Whittington, 22, a senior studying civil engineering at the Colorado School of Mines. “The second-best part was seeing our hard work and theme come together.”

Whittington and her team of five other Mines students made up one of 18 teams participating in the 2018 Denver Gingerbread Bridge Competition.

The competition is a way for people to get into the holiday cheer while serving as a team-building activity, said Jeremy Crandall, the outgoing co-founder and co-chairman of the Structural Engineers Association of Colorado (SEAC) Young Member Group.

t some point, all musicians are going to have to deal with the stresses of auditioning. And while this is an important skill to master, there’s also something to be said for letting young musicians develop a love for the art first.

That’s the option the Douglas County Youth Orchestra (DCYO) has embraced.

“Instead of traditional auditions, we hold open rehearsals. This allows the students to bring their instruments and sit in the group COMING play with ATTRACTIONS and us,” said Thomas A. Blomster, the orchestra’s music director and conductor. “While we have divergent levels of students, all students want to be there, and they learn how to own their position Clarke Reader in the orchestra, regardless of ability.”

The DCYO will be performing two winter concerts in Castle Rock to celebrate the season — the first at 11:15 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8 at Christ’s Episcopal Church, 615 Fourth St., and the second at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9 at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3737 New Hope Way. A professional percussionist and conductor for 45 years, Blomster believes in setting high expectations for orchestra members as a way to challenge them and hone their musical skills.

“My expectations both musically and behaviorally are of the highest level,” he said. “In addition, we bring in professional coaches to work with the students in sectionals as well. I believe the DCYO is unique in the metropolitan area as it offers these experiences at the lowest price of any youth orchestra in Colorado.”

The upcoming winter concerts are the culmination of a semester’s worth of work. Not only is it a chance for the students to shine, but it takes their learning to another level.

“One of the reasons we perform a concert twice is because the first performance will ‘hardwire’ a lot of things, and the second performance gives the students a chance to do it again, but with a different perspective,” Blomster explained.

Denver Gingerbread Bridge Competition “The best part about building the

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Maura McInerney, the curator of education at Foothills Art Center in Golden, puts the finishing touches on a few example cardboard gingerbread houses in preparation for the children’s classes offered at Foothills Art Center on Dec. 8 and 15. CHRISTY STEADMAN

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robably every little kid dreams of living in a house made of candy, said Coletta Smith of Castle Rock, one of the coordinators for the Colorado Christmas Adventure event.

“Gingerbread houses capture something about childhood that’s magical,” Smith said. And “the experience you get when making something with your kids is always a win.”

No matter if you’re into building the little, tasty houses, or simply viewing the elaborately decorative displays of them, for many, gingerbread houses are a favorite holiday tradition.

Colorado Christmas Adventure For the Smith family — Coletta; her husband Craig; and their two daughters, Rochelle, 19, and Lynae, 16 — making a gingerbread house has been an annual tradition for the past 15 years.

Smith especially enjoys it because she loves to see her children’s creativity bloom, and she loves all the conversations they have as a family during the process.

“It makes for great memories,” she said. “It’s more about that than the finished product.”

Erie resident Carly Owens was the only contestant from Colorado who competed in the 26th annual National Gingerbread House Competition, which takes place in North Carolina. Owens’ entry was inspired by the movie, “The Grand Budapest Hotel.”

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According to Tori Avey, a food history writer, in her blog, “The History of Gingerbread,” published on the PBS Food website, gingerbread houses originated in Germany during the 16th century. They gained popularity when the Brothers Grimm published the fairy tale “Hansel and Gretel” in 1812. In the tale, set in medieval Germany, two child-aged siblings wander into the forest and come across the home of a witch, made of sweet treats and frosting. However, Avey writes, it is unknown whether gingerbread houses were inspired by the Hansel and Gretel folklore — which predated the 19th-century publishing of the tale by the Brothers Grimm — or vice versa.

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Music, voices, dancers bring energy to holiday

tart with a symphony SONYA’S accompanied by local actors orchestra, add two GerRee Hinshaw and Randy SAMPLER choirs and mix in Moore, with music by pianist some dancers in the Gary Grundel: 1:30 p.m. on aisles. You’ll have “A LittleDec. 15 at Nomad Playhouse, ton Christmas” at 7:30 p.m.

1410 Quince Way, Boulder, on Dec. 7 and 8 at Littleton and 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 16 at the United Methodist Church, King Center, 855 W. Lawrence 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton.

Way, Auraria Campus, Denver.

The Littleton Symphony, Tickets; $15-$25, storiesondirected by Jurgen de Lemos, stage.org or 303-494-0523.

LUMC choir, The Troubadors from Littleton High School Arapahoe Philharmonic Sonya Ellingboe The Arapahoe Philharmonand dancers from Littleton ic’s annual holiday concert Ballet Academy will perform will be at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 8 at South holiday favorites, including music Suburban Christian Church, 7275 S. from “The Nutcracker.” Tickets, at Broadway, Littleton. Festive works the door or online: $22, $19, $5. Littlethat celebrate the winter season, by tonsymphony.org.

Rimsky-Korsokav and Respighi; three new holiday compositions by JonaMore music ... than Bingham, Elizabeth Comninellis Englewood Arts presents its next and Edgar Girtain and traditional concert at 2 p.m. Dec. 15 at Hampden favorites: Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Hall, Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Ride” and audience sing-along carols.

Englewood Parkway. Performance Violin students from the Noteworthy by cellist Silver Ainomae, associate School for Strings will perform in the principal cello, Minnesota Orchestra; lobby at 7:15 and Coleridge-Taylor Gabriel Campos, principal clarinet, will be conducted by Assistant ConMinnesota Orchestra; Joshua Saductor Hisham Bravo Groover. Tickwicki, piano. The program: Bach: ets: Arapahoe-phil.org, 303-781-1892.

“Suite No. 1 in G Major for Unaccompanied Cello”; Beethoven: 12 Varia‘Kantorei Christmas’ tions on “See, the Conqu’ring Hero Lone Tree Arts Center has made Comes”; Brahms: “Clarinet Trio in A a tradition of an annual “Kantorei Minor.” Tickets: $20/$15, free under Christmas” concert, this year at 7:30 18. Englewoodarts.org or at the door. p.m. Dec. 14 with the a capella choir, which has expanded into a 50-memStories on Stage ber ensemble, directed by Joel M. “Making Merry” is the annual Stories on Stage holiday program and Rinsema. LTAC is at 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Tickets: lonetreeagain, beloved actor Jamie Horton artscenter.org, 720-509-1000. will return to Denver to read stories,

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“I do my best to choose repertoire that is both a challenge to the students, and introduces both standard orchestral works with lesser-known pieces, including sometimes premieres of new works.”

For more information on the shows and DCYO, visit www.douglascountyyouthorchestra.org.

Fine arts, ceramics and more for sale There is all manner of holiday shopping options available for those in search of the perfect gift this season. Many people are looking for options that sends money to local businesses and organizations, and one of the best local options supports local artists.

The 32nd Annual Fine Art Market and 11th Annual ACES Ceramics t Show and Sale returns to the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., through Dec. 16.

The market features all original works in a wide range of media, size, and price by more than 90 artists throughout the state. Items for shoppers to buy include jewelry, handwoven pieces, metalsmithing and many more. The market is open from noon to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday through Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Friday and Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m.

from and Sunday and Monday.

The 11th annual ACES Ceramics Show features work by the Arvada Center’s ceramic instructors and students. This sale features the work of 50 instructors and students who have taken advantage of the center’s ceramic’s studio. The ACES sale is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

For more information on the sales, call 720-898-7200 or visit www.arvadacenter.org.

Colorado Mormon Chorale to sing with symphony Few things capture the holiday season for yours truly as much as music does. Some of the most beautiful music in Western culture has been written and composed to celebrate Christmas.

Every year, the Lakewood Symphony and Colorado Mormon Chorale gather together for a free Christmas concert at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 6465 W. Jewell Ave., at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 6 and 7.

Instead of paying for a ticket, donations are accepted to benefit the Second Wind Fund Youth Suicide Prevention. For more information, visit www.lakewoodsymphony.org.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — The Helio Sequence at Globe Hall A lot of the most important albums of my college years have been cel-

‘Holiday Hues’ The Colorado Wind Ensemble will be joined by members of the ThunderRidge High School Band (Highlands Ranch) in a concert called “Holiday Hues,” at 3 p.m. Dec. 16 at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Tickets: $16/$13/$6, coloradowindensemble.org, 303-394-4552.

‘This is Colorado’ The annual statewide juried exhibition presented by Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County, “This is Colorado,” opens with a 5-7 p.m. reception Dec. 13 at Colorado Gallery for the Arts, Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Gallery director Trish Sangelo is juror this year. Admission is free.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MondaysFridays; until 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Closed weekends and Dec. 24-Jan. 1.

Littleton Boulevard Littleton Boulevard has a remarkable collection of Midcentury Modern commercial buildings that have merited a city-funded professional study in the past year by historians Diane Wray Tomasso and Michael Paglia. An effort will begin to list some especially notable structures on the Littleton and National Registers of Historic Buildings. Tomasso and Paglia will present their report and a video about the site to the Littleton City Council at its Dec. 11 study session, which starts at 6 p.m. Amy Fisher and Kim Field of the Littleton Historic Preservation Board (city ebrating their 10th anniversaries last and this year, and it makes me feel both incredibly old and appreciative of the impact music can have during the formative times.

The Helio Sequence’s fourth album, “Keep Your Eyes Ahead” is one of those important albums, and one that recently celebrated a decade of existence. To celebrate the milestone, band members Brandon Summers and Benjamin Weikel will be performing at the Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St. in Denver, at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 11.

The alt-rock duo has released six full-length albums and several EPs during their career. As musicians from the Pacific Northwest, they trade in the kind of atmospheric rock that have made groups like Death Cab for Cutie and Band of Horses nationally known acts.

As a unique concert feature, the show will kick off with a barbeque at the Globe at 6 p.m. Diners will get to sample small-batch oak-smoked pulled pork, beef brisket and turkey breast. There will be sandwiches, tacos, quarter-pound veggie burgers, mac-n-cheese, citrus slaw and potato salad.

For tickets, visit www.globehall. com/event/1753218-helio-sequencedenver.

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council-appointed, quasi-judicial, monthly meetings) and Rick Cronenberger of Historic Littleton Inc. (membership organization) are on a committee to begin the recognition process. The study session is open to the public.

New play Benchmark Theatre’s Haley Johnson, of Centennial, announces production of “What You Will,” a new play by local playwright Jeffrey Neuman, which runs through Dec. 20 at Benchmark, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood (former home of Edge Theater).

Performances: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 6 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: benchmarktheatre.com. Johnson suggests: “Take a break from holiday entertainment.” For adults.

Christmas markets The Stanton Gallery at Town Hall Arts Center hosts its Christmas Market through Dec. 26 at THAC, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton (10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and during performances of “Christmas Carol the Musical”).

Depot Art Gallery in the old red Santa Fe Depot north of Buck Center offers shopping at “Holiday Express.”

(We’d recommend Town Hall tickets — to this or future performances as a dandy holiday gift that’s super simple to wrap!)

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GINGERBREAD HOUSE EVENTS Colorado Christmas Adventure Dec. 7-8 at Mission Hills Church Littleton Campus, 620 Southpark Drive. Free and family-friendly event. Attractions include the Gingerbread House Competition and Display; Christmas character experiences; the North Pole Christmas Shoppe; live music performances by carolers, community choirs and school musical ensembles; ornamentmaking and other crafts; and more. To learn more, visit https://coloradochristmasadventure.com.

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The 18 teams consisted of a variety of groups, spanning from middle schoolers and college students to professional architects, engineers and contractors from across the Denver metro area.

“It is great to see the different solutions that people come up with,” Crandall said, “and hear the stories of how their designs went from concept to reality.”

Each bridge is judged on architectural merit by local architects; structural performance, meaning strength to weight, and people’s choice. The catch is that it has to be 100 percent edible.

“We wanted to create a bridge that actually performed,” Whittington said, adding this is the second year she’s done the contest, and their arch bridge entry last year “failed miserably.” But she added: “We weren’t disappointed. Our bridge held 1,903.4 pounds.”

Sela Guajardo, 13, a student at North Arvada Middle School, and her two teammates’ bridge would have collapsed during the testing, she said, “but it was definitely the best tasting of all of them.”

Guajardo and her teammates are in the Girls in STEM club — a local nonprofit that works to inspire middle school and high school-aged girls to visualize and empower them to pursue STEM careers — and entered the Gingerbread Bridge Competition for the first time this year.

The competition started in 2006 by

The Smith family of Castle Rock stands with their Great Gatsby-themed gingerbread house. It will be on display at the Colorado Christmas Adventure event, which takes place Dec. 7-8 at Mission Hills Church Littleton Campus, 620 Southpark Drive. COURTESY PHOTO the Ascent Group, a Boulder-based structural engineering company, as an annual company holiday party event.

The event expanded, and by 2014, the SEAC Young Member Group started putting it on.

For Guajardo, it was the joy of building something, and working collaboratively with her two friends on the project, she said.

“Making something edible is fun because you have to get really creative with it,” Guajardo said.

The three girls had fun getting together to work on the bridge, buying the ingredients — graham crackers, frosting, sprinkles, etc. — and getting to munch on these sweet treats along the way, Guajardo said.

But perhaps the most fun part of it for them was “being able to get messy for long periods of time” while building it, Guajardo added.

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Foothills Art Center While parents are downstairs shopping at Foothills Art Center’s Holiday Art Market, their children can have a “fun, messy time upstairs” making cardboard gingerbread houses, said Maura McInerney, the curator of education at Foothills Art Center in Golden.

“Because it’s cardboard, and not gingerbread, it’s much simpler,” McInerney said. “But you still get the experience of making a gingerbread house.”

All supplies — including the candy to decorate and the cardboard gingerbread house template — are included with the class, so the children have total creative freedom, McInerney said.

This is the fourth year she has offered the classes, and there has not been one house that was the same as another, she added.

The kids love the candy and being creative during the holiday season, McInerney said.

“Kids are what makes the holidays so fun,” she said. “It brings the magic of the holidays alive when kids participate.”

National Gingerbread House Competition “There’s no specific blueprint for making a gingerbread house,” said Carly Owens, 23, of Erie. “Anyone can add their own flair and let their creativity take over.”

Owens grew up in Asheville, North Carolina, where the annual National Gingerbread House Competition, now in its 26th year, takes place. Her desire to make gingerbread houses was passed down from her grandmother, who was a professional baker.

Owens made her first gingerbread

Cardboard gingerbread houses Foothills Art Center, 809 15th St. in Golden, is offering two sessions for children to make gingerbread houses out of cardboard templates. While the sessions are drop-in from 1 to 4 p.m. on Dec. 8 and Dec. 15, space is limited each day and pre-registration online is required. Cost is free for members and $12 per house for nonmembers. The class is recommended for children ages 6-12, but all ages are invited. To register or learn more, visit www.foothillsartcenter.org and select the date of the session you’re interested in attending from the calendar. house when she was a freshman in high school in 2009. It was with that house that she entered the National Gingerbread House Competition for the first time. Following that, each time she entered as a teen, she placed within the top 10.

Owens eventually moved to Colorado, and this year, she was the only Colorado contestant of nearly 200 entries at the national competition. It was the first year for her to compete in the adult division, which she said consisted of a mix of professional pastry artists and hobbyist bakers.

Although her gingerbread house — which was inspired by the movie “The Grand Budapest Hotel” — did not place, she had a lot of fun, Owens said.

“It had been six years since I even touched gingerbread,” she said, “so it was a learning curve.”

Owens may not enter the competition next year, she said, noting the time and travel it takes, but perhaps in 2020.

Her advice: Make a gingerbread house for the sake of enjoying it, rather than worrying about it being pristine or perfect.

Gingerbread houses entail togetherness, tradition, holiday cheer and nostalgia, Owens said.

“They represent all those little things, all mixed together,” she added.

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‘Twist Your Dickens,’ ‘Elf’ at opposite ends of holiday fare Shows are among theater productions marking the season in metro area

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The past week led us to two of many local theatrical holiday celebrations — one for families and the other clearly for grownups—and the metro area theaters offer a range of holiday entertainments in both categories. Celebrate the talented local actors’ community who bring us laughs — and matters to think about — through the year … enjoy a performance this season!

• Most readers have probably seen the 2003 movie, “Elf,” at some point in past years, but this musical (through Dec. 23 at the Arvada Center) delivers the story in song and dance — we were especially taken with the bunch of dancing, singing elves in Act 1 — with some sympathetic twinges!

The story about restoring a spirit of Christmas among gloomy New Yorkers starts with a baby who accidentally slips into Santa’s sack during one of his stops and ends up back at the North Pole — to be raised by Santa’s elves.

Buddy the elf is played by tall, lean Josh Houghton at the Arvada Center, an actor with a strong voice and the elf ’s wide-eyed innocence as he meets NYC. Santa (Colin Alexander) suggests that, as a human, rather than an elf, Buddy might want to look for his actual father, Walter Hobbs, who publishes children’s books — especially Christmas books — and has an office in the Empire State Building. Therein lies a tale ... Father Hobbs is a modernday Scrooge type, who certainly doesn’t have room for an elf in his world — which naive Buddy wanders into.

Sharon Kay White, an Arvada favorite, rules the office — and the stage at points — as Hobbs’ secretary, Deb. Here, and throughout, production song and dance numbers break out — as they should in a proper musical. Choreography is by Kitty Skillman Hilsabeck and musical direction by newcomer Christopher Baggage. The score by Matthew Sklar, is pleasant, bringing in suggestions of snow and sleigh

Veteran Denver Actor Erik Sandvold, as Scrooge, hears about a scary future from the Ghost of Christmases Yet to Come in “Twist Your Dickens” at the Aurora Fox. COURTESY PHOTO bells, but not memorable. “Sparklejollytwinlejingley” is fun! Scenic design,

by Laura K. Love made great use of projections throughout, with a few bits of furniture and such otherwise.

Kids in the audience shouted advice to the cast at several spots during the performance, which suggested they were certainly engaged. This musical is a good theater introduction for the short set — perhaps at grade three or four and up — and of course, adults will catch some bits that little ones don’t, but I really love the idea that they will think of holiday celebrations that include a story told on the stage.

Hobbs’ wife and young son, Michael, connect with Buddy and take him home with them. (His elf training comes in handy as he repairs a new toy.) He also connects with somewhat jaded Jovie, an office worker, and is awkward at romancing a girlfriend — he does the charming/awkward bit well.

Director Gavin Mayer returns to the Arvada Center from his current spot as director of musical theatre at the University of Nevada in Reno. He has helmed a number of holiday musicals at Arvada in past years.

• “Twist Your Dickens” at the Aurora Fox brings in a script by Second City writers — and former “Colbert Report”

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writers — Peter Gwinn and Bobby Mort, who direct their imaginations to a retelling of Dickens’ “Christmas Carol” that is funny and fresh — and requiring really experienced comic actors to pull it off. New Fox executive director Helen Murray invited Washington, D.C., director Matthew R. Wilson, a comedy specialist, to helm this spoof, set in 1843, we are told. The spoof brings in solid Denver area actor Eric Sandvold as Scrooge — fun to see him take on some silly stuff in his

first Fox appearance. And he does it really well — from the first “Humbug!” (“Here it Comes!”)

I think many people don’t realize what precision timing and expert delivery is required to pull off successful comedy. Sean Michael Cummings plays Scrooge’s mistreated clerk — and assorted other parts — while Ilasiea Gray is Mrs. Cratchit. Petit Jessica Austgen plays Tiny Tim (“please just call me Tim”) as well as a number of other characters.

A shouting Seth Palmer Harris comes up from the audience early in the first act with opinions about everything that’s happening — and flows smoothly into the cast, playing any number of Dickens characters — Fezziwig, Scrooge’s nephew, and of course, those ghosts … who are a trip!

Then there’s Charlie Schmidt with spot-on Jimmy Stewart/George Bailey snippets every so often and there are ongoing Denver area references worked in, as well as a bit of Charlie Brown’s Christmas … with appropriate costumes. Incidents from the book happen as the Cratchits wait for Christmas dinner in their corner With audience interaction involved, I’m guessing this show will be different every night — just leave any preconceptions about how it should proceed at the front door and relax as you watch accomplished actors at play!

This one is not for the kids, but parents and grandparents should have fun.

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Art market open for 3 days SoSu Art Collective has nine members, many of whom are teachers

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Drive to Aspen Grove this weekend, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, and turn in to park at the south end. Between Ted’s Montana Grill and GiGi’s Cupcakes, you will find SoSu’s Fourth An- IF YOU GO nual Holiday Pop-Up Art Market, hosted by Aspen Grove members and guests is located at of SoSu: South Subur7301 S. Santa ban Artist Collective.

Fe Drive, The pop-up gallery Littleton (on will be open through the west side Dec. 9. of Santa Fe SoSu Art Collective north of Minis a group of Centennieral Avenue). al-based creatives who The SoSu offer gifts in a variety Fourth Anof mediums: clay, nual Holiday paint, encaustic, printPop-Up Art making, wood, collage Market is at and more, as well as the south end, a line of all-natural between Ted’s botanical products Montana Grill and an assortment of and GiGi’s handmade jewelry.

Cupcakes.

The pop-up shop will be open only for a Friday-to-Sunday run: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Dec. 7 and 8 and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Dec. 9.

For a fourth year, this group has gathered together to present an inviting source for handmade holiday gifts.

The collective’s members are: Julie Vincelette, Stephanie Wilson Thomas, Emilia Van Nest Markovich, Deanna Hood, Kate Dulaney, Mary Lynn Baird, Janet Nelson Moore, Mar Knight-Hall and Alec Ellis.

Many are teachers, who enjoy working with their hands when not in a classroom, where a host of other creative talents are called for, as they hope to mold students’ skills and interests …

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clay — both sculptural and functional pieces. Vinclette had sold her Mudwork Pottery for many years.

Guest Alec Ellis will offer handmade wooden bowls and more in various sizes, shapes and woods.

Emelia Van Nest Markovich, interested in nature, presents collages and works done with pastels on black paper, with some touches of gold leaf.

Mary Lynn Baird creates a variety of collages, mixed media works, prints, encaustic paintings and original jewelry, as do Deanna Hood and Kate Dulaney Mar Knight-Hall has developed a selection of all-natural botanical products (Tulipan Herbals) — creams, salves, herbal pillows and more.

Janet Nelson Moore paints with acrylics and creates mixed media works, including collages. They range from whimsical abstracts to figurative, traditional subjects. She recently exhibited work in the Healing Arts series at Parker Adventist Hospital and also creates coasters and cards.

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South Suburban Parks and Recreation offers deals on its passes and punch cards, and discounts on personal training packages, facials and massages. The holiday sale continues through Jan. 4.

Youth, senior and adult annual passes are $50 off, and household passes ar $100 off. The passes are good for admission to Buck, Goodson and Lone Tree recreation centers. For Sheridan Recreation Center, the sale offers 10 percent off its annual pass.

Punch cards for 20 admissions, good at all four centers, will be 10 percent

off. Puch cards and passes provide access to all of a center’s amenities, including drop-in fitness classes. Punch cards never expire.

To purchase passes and punch cards, go to ssprd.org, or stop by the district’s registration office at 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Purchases also can be made at the district’s for recretion centers: Buck, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton; Goodson, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial; Lone Tree, 10249 RidgeGate Circle; or Sheridan, 3325 W. Oxford Ave. Personal-training packs, facials and massages also are offered at a 10 percent discount. Contact the centers

December 6, 2018

THINGS to DO

MUSIC

Breath of Heaven Christmas Concert: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. The St. Andrew Orchestra and Alleluia Handbell Choir join the choir for gospel versions of Christmas favorites. The enthralling concert is free and open to the public with a cookie reception following the concert. Contact: Mark Zwilling 303 7942683 or mzwilling@gostandrew.com Smithtonians Holiday Concert Musical Performance: Performances at 1 and 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Due to popular demand, Littleton’s own famous handbell choir, the Smithtonians, will give two holiday performances.

For more information call the library at 303-795-3961.

Reunited at Christmas Concert: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Embrace an evening of musical magic with a contemporary a capella choral group followed by a dessert reception. Tickets: $15 in advance online or $20 at the door. Contact: Mark Zwilling 303 7942683 or mzwilling@gostandrew.com A Christmas Carol, the Musical: Through Dec. 23 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 West Main St., Littleton. With an infuriated “Bah! Humbug!” Scrooge is forced to face his selfish ways on Christmas Eve when three ghosts visit to lead him through his Past, Present and Future. Visit townhallartscenter. org for more information.

ART

4th Annual SoSu Holiday Pop Up Art Market featuring 9 Centennial based Artists: Through Dec. 9 at Aspen Grove, 7301 S Santa Fe Drive. The fourth annual SOSU POP UP Art Gallery is a showcase of unique art exhibited by local Centennial artists.

The event is sponsored by SoSu (South Suburban Artist Collective) and opens Friday, November 30, 2018. This temporary art gallery will be in the space nestled between Ted’s Montana Grill and Gigi’s Cupcakes at the south end of the Aspen Grove shopping center. Visit sosuartists. com for more information.

EVENTS

A Hudson Christmas: 5 to 9 p.m.

Dec. 7, 8, 9, 14 through 24, and 26 through 31 at the Hudson Gardens

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this week’s TOP FIVE Annual Holiday Concert: A Littleton Christmas: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 7 and 8 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Join us for this annual tradition, featuring the Littleton United Methodist Church Choir, the Littleton High School Troubadours, the Denver Bronze Bell Choir, and the Littleton Ballet Academy.

Tickets are $22/adults, $19/seniors and $5 for youth 21 and under. They may be purchased ahead on-line at www.littletonsymphony.org. For a group discount for 10+ or for more information, call 303-933-6824.

Ryan Hamilton — Comedian: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pike Peak Ave., Parker. Armed with the unique perspective of growing up in rural Idaho, only to become a favorite in the New York stand-up comedy scene, this wholesome, observational comedian is one-of-akind. More information at parkerarts.org.

Hometown Holiday and Winter Market: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7 at Town Center South, 9344 Dorchester St, Highlands Ranch. HRCA proudly presents Hometown Holiday! Feel the welcoming warmth of our community at this cel-

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Civil Air Patrol Douglas Cadet Squadron Christmas Banquet: 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10 at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3737 New Hope Way, Castle Rock.

An evening to celebrate the accomplishments of the Cadets during the last year with a potluck dinner, Change of Command and awards presentation. For more information, contact Mike Spray at 303-912-9361.

Reindeer Games: 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14 at Philip S. Miller Park, 1375 W Plum Creek Parkway, Castle Rock. E njoy kid-friendly activities including free cookies and hot chocolate, sleigh rides, outdoor games and an obstacle course in the Amphitheater. While supplies last, kids will receive an elf buddy at the end of the course. Plus, don’t miss the Winter Express train station at the Millhouse. Parents, be sure to bring a camera to snap photos with Santa. Visit crgov.com for more information.

ebration extravaganza that has become a holiday tradition. The Tree Lighting is at 5:00 p.m. Visit / hrcaonline.org for more information.

Join Active Minds as we seek to understand Syria’s complex history and how this informs current and future challenges for this pivotal player in the Middle East. This event is sponsored by Vi Living and Libby Bortz Assisted Living. Event is free. For more information, call 303-470-7050.

Christmas Marketplace & Dessert: 6 to 9 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 7 at South Fellowship Church, 6560 S. Broadway, Littleton. Join us for a fun night of Christmas shopping, music, and free dessert!

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Cuba: Past, Present & Future: 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12 at RiverPointe, 5225 S. Prince St., Littleton. With U.S. policy toward Cuba currently at a potential inflection point, join Active Minds for a past, present and future look at our communist neighbor to the south. We will cover Castro’s revolution, the Bay of Pigs, the Cuban Missile Crisis, Guantánamo Bay and current implications of the change in U.S. policy. Cost: Free.

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Storytellers and S’mores: 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8 at Festival Park, 300 2nd St., Castle Rock.

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Holiday Presence Gathering: Transforming Our Emotions to Love What Is: 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13 at Peace Cellar, 3494 S Broadway, Englewood. Midlife women creating emotions they want to experience during the busy holiday season.

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Improv for a Claus: 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14 at the Studio @ Mainstreet, 19604 E.Mainstreet, Parker. The Parker Players believe in the power that improvisation has to change lives and we are happy to present this show in an effort to support world poverty relief. 100% of all ticket sales from this show will be donated this year to Feed My Starving Children. Visit parkerplayers.com for more information.

Breakfast with Santa Event: 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 at Recreation Center at Eastridge, 9568 University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. To welcome Santa this season the Highlands Ranch Community Association will be hosting a very special breakfast for the man in red and his festive friends. $11 in advance, $15 at the door. Visit hrcaonline.org/events for more information.

Madrigal Dinner — A Musical Medieval Feast: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 21 and 22 at 401 West Mineral Ave., Littleton. A Madrigal Dinner is a 21st Century re-creation of the Renaissance feasts held in the great baronial halls throughout England during the twelve days of Christmas. This is a benefit event supporting the Lauren Townsend Foundation on behalf of Rock Canyon High School’s DECA, FBLA, and Drama students. Please come prepared to donate cash and/or checks at the end of event for this great cause.

Lifetime Parker Commitment Day 5K: 10 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Jan 1. at Lifetime Fitness Parker, 9250 Crown Crest Blvd., Parker. Join the Lifetime Fitness Parker community in committing to a healthier, happier life. This is a family friendly 5K

open to members and nonmembers. Registration includes a t-shirt, bib, medal, and post race brunch.

Kids under 12 are free with every adult registration. $40 Race Day Registration. Visit Commitmentday. com for more information.

Thrilling Thursdays: 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays, at the Recreation Center at Southridge, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. Special Needs Thrilling Thursdays (Ages 16 and up). Join the therapeutic recreation staff on Thursdays and participate in gym activities, fitness activities, art classes, cooking classes, swimming classes and more. $120 HRCA Member/$138 Non-members.

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Walk with a Doc at South Denver Cardiology: 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8 at South Denver Cardiology Associates, 1000 Southpark Dr., Littleton. Walk with a Doc is a walking program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle.

Event is free. Visit southdenver. com/event-registration/?ee=8401 for more information.

The Struggle of Syria: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11 at Tattered Cover, Aspen Grove Shopping Center, 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton.

Audition for “Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory”: 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21. This 15-week class teaches 6-18 year old children singing, dancing, and acting techniques while preparing a full-length musical production! Classes will be held on Fridays from 4-5:30 pm from January 4 through April, when performances will take place.

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

Register now for OLLI South January Classes: Eight weeks of OLLI South’s winter classes start Jan. 14, 2019. Sign up now at portfolio. du.edu/ollisouth to get the courses you want. Fifty-one arts, history, or science courses are available this coming term. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) is a learning organization for seniors; “learning for the fun of it, without grades, tests, and nobody takes attendance.” OLLI at Denver University is endowed by the Californiabased Bernard Osher Foundation, which has launched 122 senior learning groups across the U.S. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. To place a calendar item, go to eventlink.coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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Colorado Refugee English as a Second Language Program: Teaches English to recently arrived refugees, who have fled war or persecution in their home country. In Colorado, refugees are from Afghanistan, Burma, Bhutan, Somalia, Iraq, Eritrea and D.R. Congo, among others.

Need: Volunteers to teach English. Tutoring takes place in the student’s home. Refugees live throughout Denver, but the largest concentrations are in Thornton, near 88th Avenue and Washington Street, and in east Denver/Aurora, near Colfax Avenue and Yosemite Street.

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Museum director resigning Museum of Contemporary Art Denver’s director Adam Lerner has announced his resignation as of June 2019, closing out a productive 10 years of getting the MCA up and running well. (A visit to this interesting institution would be a fine holiday outing for an individual or a family. Beautiful building — super-architect David Adjaye’s first in the U.S. — and colorful and stimulating exhibits. Tickets, information: mcadenver.org.

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Valor Christian players celebrate their 24-14 win in the 5A championship game over Cherry Creek on Dec. 1.

PHOTOS BY PAUL DISALVO

Valor wins eighth football title Eagles down Cherry Creek in 5A championship game

Valor Christian quarterback Luke McCaffrey runs the ball as teammate Ethan Zemla (54) seals off a potential tackler against Cherry Creek in the 5A state championship game on Dec. 1.

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA

The Valor Christian football team was once again playing in a state championship game on Dec. 1 at Broncos Stadium at Mile High.

In that game, Valor completed an undefeated 14-win season and captured its eighth state title in 10 seasons with a 24-14 victory over Cherry Creek.

The only time the Eagles didn’t make it to the state finals was last year after losing in the quarterfinals.

Valor, under first-year coach Ed McCaffrey, won its fifth Class 5A tittle after capturing one 3A state crown and two in Class 4A. In 10 seasons, Valor has compiled a 39-2 record in state playoff action. The Eagles lost in the 2014 state title game to Cherry Creek and were ousted from the playoffs last season by Grandview.

“We won my freshman year and last year we got upset in the quarterfinals,” said junior defensive lineman Roger Rosengarten. “We

said this year was a whole new team — hey it’s not last year’s team. We’re going to come back and be the best team in the state.

We came back, won the state and it feels great to win.”

Rosengarten and senior linebacker Ethan Zemla led a Valor defensive effort that contained Cherry Creek’s offense.

Senior quarterback Luke McCaffrey, who has committed to play at Nebraska, led the Eagles’ offense, along with Jack Howell and receiver Kaiden Keefe.

McCaffrey, son of the coach, has

been part of multiple Valor titles as he either watched or played with older brothers Max, Christian and Dylan.

“This was the best one yet because it’s the one that is happening right now,” he said. “These are a great group of guys. We had a ton of guys step up. It was great to see Jack Howell step up. Chase Lopez stepped up and our whole defense played incredible. It was awesome to see everybody do what needed to be done.

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herry Creek’s Dave Logan and Ed McCaffrey of Valor Christian had a lot in common even before they coached against each other in the Dec. 1 Class 5A state championship football game at Broncos Mile High Stadium.

Logan and McOVERTIME Caffrey are friends who worked together as the Broncos’ radio play-byplay announcer and color analyst for five seasons.

They often talked about high school football during red- Jim Benton eye flights to and from Broncos away games.

Both were wide receivers in the National Football League. Logan, one of only three athletes to be drafted

by NFL, NBA and MLB teams, was a standout athlete at Wheat Ridge High School and the University of Colorado. He played nine NFL seasons, eight with the Cleveland Browns and one with the Broncos.

McCaffrey saw action in 13 seasons with the Giants, 49ers and Broncos.

He won three Super Bowl rings, two with Denver and one with San Francisco.

The connections, however, end when it comes to coaching high school football.

Logan completed his 26th season of high school coaching and he made his seventh appearance in a state title game. Prior to the title game he had amassed 268 career wins and is the lone coach to win 5A titles at four different schools (Arvada West, Chatfield, Mullen and Cherry Creek).

McCaffrey ended his first season as a high school coach and it was Logan who had a big influence on him applying for the job at Valor Christian.

“I know he loves football and is passionate about it,” said Logan. “We had talked over our five-year partnership about him getting involved in some capacity. I didn’t know it would be this year at Valor. I know he’s got a really good staff and that’s important. It’s a program with a lot of good tradition and players.

“In terms of when you first start there is a reluctance from other high school coaches to accept you if you are not in the mold of a traditional high school coach.

“I experienced some of that. You have to keep you head down and work hard and earn the respect of the other coaches by how you coach, how your players play and how you conduct yourself.”

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“It was awesome to play for my dad. I know my brothers accomplished a lot for this team. For the title game, our coaches had a good game plan to spread the ball out.”

McCaffrey led the offense with his passing and running as he completed 18 of 27 passes for 169 yards, including a perfect 7-yard TD pass to Lopez.

He ran for 68 yards and consistently kept plays alive with his elusive moves. Howell finished with 79 rushing yards and scored two touchdowns.

Keefe had eight catches for 88 yards.

The defense limited the Bruins to 103 yards rushing and 103 yards passing as Creek averaged just 3.7 yards per offensive play. Zemla had 12 total tackles and was in on two of the six sacks of Bruins’ quarterback Alex Padilla.

Valor put together 84- and 67-yard scoring drives to grab an early 14-0 lead.

Creek drove 80 yards in 14 plays with 3:16 left before halftime as Seamus Henderson scored on a 2-yard run.

A bad snap for center on the extra point try was picked up by kicker Mac Willis who ran for the two-point conversion to trim the Valor lead to 14-8.

Cherry Creek’s James Walker, Jr. gets pulled down by Valor Christian’s Jaden Murray as Chase Lopez (29) closes in.

PAUL DISALVO Five Valor penalties accounted for 53 yards on the Bruins’ scoring drive.

Valor went ahead 21-8 with a 77-yard drive capped by the Lopez catch of a McCaffrey pass with 4:51 to play in the third period.

However, Creek’s offense

responded with a drive and had the ball at the Valor 23yard line, but Padilla’s pass was tipped by Rosengarten.

He pulled down the ball for an interception, and the Eagles turned the turnover into a 24-8 lead with Brian Brogan’s 32-yard field goal with 10:35

left in the game.

“We were moving the ball,” Cherry Creek coach Dave Logan said. “If we go down and score there, it’s 21-15. But when you play in the playoffs and play good teams, you have to play your best football and we congratulate them. They

played better than us.”

Rosengarten could sense it was time to make the play of the game.

“I knew I had to make a play for my team,” he said. “It was a clutch moment. I tried to get my rush on but their offensive linemen were very good.”

Creek (12-2) did manage another score thanks to another Valor mistake on a high snap on a punt, which set up the Bruins at the Valor 18-yard line. Padilla then connected with Vance Brazile on an 18yard TD pass to account for the final score with 4:58 still showing on the clock.

Padilla, a rival of Luke McCaffrey dating back to youth league games, wound up hitting on 13 of 19 passes for 103 yards and the one TD. Jayle Stacks was the top Bruins rusher with 71 yards on nine carries. Sophomore defensive back Myles Purchase led the defense with nine total tackles and linebacker Alex Pell had eight.

“We mixed up man and zone pass coverage and we knew we had to be strong up front because we would have to stop a powerful run game and we loaded the box at times,” said coach McCaffrey, the former Denver Broncos wide receiver.

“We are aggressive on defense and like to pin our ears back, fly around and make plays. It was a great effort and all the credit goes to the kids.”

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Logan knows all about the adjustments first-year coaches need to make.

“My first year was 1993 as a head coach and we played Green Mountain in our first game and I ended up calling the same play three consecutive times because I brain-locked in terms of my play sheet and what I wanted to call,” he recalled. “Even though you’ve been around football a long time, there is a little bit of a learning curve for everybody.

“Whenever you take over a program, I don’t care how talented the program is, there’s a process involved. The players have to get to know you, get to know the new coaches. The job Ed and the staff has done is exceptional. They are talented for sure, but it takes more than talent to win games.”

McCaffrey felt welcomed in his debut season.

“In the beginning for me the big challenge was not failing the kids,” said McCaffrey. “I wanted them to have a good experience, learn the game, love each other, play for each other and I wanted to do the best job of preparing them and putting them in a position to win and have success on the field. So there was some pressure there at the beginning.

“Everyone has been cool to me.

The other coaches in our league were awesome to me, very welcoming. I didn’t know if I would be accepted or not as the new guy.

All I knew going into this is I love football, I wanted to coach. I realized I was blessed because I have a great group of kids. These kids were pretty special in terms of their hard work and selfishness so they made it pretty easy for me. So many of my coaches challenged me, they are incredible intelligent and they are in it for the right reasons to serve and share what they know about football with the young men that play for Valor.”

McCaffrey’s four sons played at

Valor and were instrumental in the success of the Eagles football program. Max went on to play at Duke and saw action with NFL while Christian was a standout at Stanford and is playing for the Carolina Panthers. Dylan is a quarterback at Michigan.

Luke, who has committed to play at Nebraska, played his final football for Valor in the state title game and he was also influential in Ed taking over the Valor coaching reins.

“Lisa (Ed’s wife) and I are not going to know what to do with each other,” said McCaffrey. “One of the reasons I wanted to get into coaching at this time is because we will be empty nesters and I will miss the boys being at home and they have moved all over the country and are living their lives.

“Luckily Luke is a lot smarter than me. It’s been tough on me pushing him. Those car rides home are long and he reminds me of all those mistakes I made as a coach but he has a strong disposition, personality.

He’s the youngest of four brothers so he’s a pretty tough kid. I’m lucky to get to share this experience with him.”

Luke McCaffrey talks a lot to his dad about football.

“We talk all the time,” said Luke.

“We have a good relationship. We can challenge each other and uplift each other.”

Luke says he never felt any pressure from being the youngest of three talented older brothers coming from an athletic family and not once did he feel obligated to participate in athletics.

“They encouraged us no matter what we wanted to do,” said Luke.

“It just so happened we all found the same dream and wanted to pursue the same dream. It was really cool see us all bond together and grow closer and we grew up.”

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

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December 6, 2018

Original Grantor(s) Diversified 1, LLC Original Beneficiary(ies) PFG FUND II, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Leif Houkom Date of Deed of Trust October 27, 2017 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 31, 2017 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D7123121 Original Principal Amount $337,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $337,500.00

CUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

Original Principal Amount $129,173.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $80,097.31

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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.

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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PUBLIC NOTICES 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.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/09/2019, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0444-2018

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 7, 2018, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Diversified 1, LLC Original Beneficiary(ies) PFG FUND II, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Leif Houkom Date of Deed of Trust October 27, 2017 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 31, 2017 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D7123121 Original Principal Amount $337,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $337,500.00

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 1, BLOCK 1, GREENWOOD MANOR, EXCEPT RIGHT OF WAY GRANTED TO PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED SEPTEMBER 27, 1950 IN BOOK 692 AT PAGE 268, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 5810 South Sherman Way, Centennial, CO 80121.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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LOT 1, BLOCK 1, GREENWOOD MANOR, EXCEPT RIGHT OF WAY GRANTED TO PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED SEPTEMBER 27, 1950 IN BOOK 692 AT PAGE 268, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 5810 South Sherman Way, 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, 01/09/2019, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 11/15/2018 Last Publication: 12/13/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 09/07/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

First Publication: 11/15/2018 Last Publication: 12/13/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0457-2018

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

Also known by street and number as: 4298 South Grant Street, Englewood, CO 80113.

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

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

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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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DATE: 09/07/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert A. Simpson #6458 Robert A Simpson Attorney at Law 4 465 Kipling Street, #200, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 (303) 986-9446 Attorney File # 5810 S SHERMAN WAY 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.: 0444-2018 First Publication: 11/15/2018 Last Publication: 12/13/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0457-2018 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 14, 2018, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Cheryl L Humphrey and Monte E Humphrey Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Pacific Republic Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PennyMac Loan Services, LLC Date of Deed of Trust September 24, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 02, 2003 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B3216993 Book: n/a Page: Original Principal Amount $129,173.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $80,097.31

Original Grantor(s) Cheryl L Humphrey and Monte E Humphrey Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Pacific Republic Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PennyMac Loan Services, LLC Date of Deed of Trust September 24, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 02, 2003 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B3216993 Book: n/a Page: Original Principal Amount $129,173.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $80,097.31

Public Trustees

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOTS 23 AND 24, BLOCK 28, SOUTH BROADWAY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

NOTICE OF SALE

Robert A. Simpson #6458 Robert A Simpson Attorney at Law 4 465 Kipling Street, #200, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 (303) 986-9446 Attorney File # 5810 S SHERMAN WAY

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/09/2019, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

Regular deadlines for December 6th and 13th papers Legal Notice NO.: 0444-2018 First Publication: 11/15/2018 Last Publication: 12/13/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Deadlines for legal notices publishing the week of Christmas / New Year’s:

First Publication: 11/15/2018 Last Publication: 12/13/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

LOTS 23 AND 24, BLOCK 28, SOUTH BROADWAY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 4298 South Grant Street, Englewood, CO 80113.

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

Notices to be published December 27, 2018: The deadline is end of day Wednesday December 19, 2018.

Papers go to press December 20.

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

DATE: 09/07/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

If applicable, a description of any changes to the deed of trust described in the notice of election and demand pursuant to affidavit as allowed by statutes: C.R.S.§ 38-35-109(5) LEGAL DESCRIPTION/PHYSICAL ADDRESS HAS BEEN CORRECTED BY SCRIVENER'S AFFIDAVIT RECORDED 4/13/2012 AT RECEPTION NO. D2040501 IN THE RECORDS OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY.

Robert A. Simpson #6458 Robert A Simpson Attorney at Law 4 465 Kipling Street, #200, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 (303) 986-9446 Attorney File # 5810 S SHERMAN WAY

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 Regular deadlines resume for January 10, 2019 papers at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday,

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any informa-

01/16/2019, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real

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, 01/16/2019, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 11/22/2018 Last Publication: 12/20/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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

DATE: 09/14/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

If applicable, a description of any changes to the deed of trust described in the notice of election and demand pursuant to affidavit as allowed by statutes: C.R.S.§ 38-35-109(5) LEGAL DESCRIPTION/PHYSICAL ADDRESS HAS BEEN CORRECTED BY SCRIVENER'S AFFIDAVIT RECORDED 4/13/2012 AT RECEPTION NO. D2040501 IN THE RECORDS OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY.

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

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, 01/16/2019, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

David W Drake #43315 Scott D. Toebben #19011 Randall S. Miller & Associates PC 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710 Attorney File # 17CO00183-2

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.: 0457-2018 First Publication: 11/22/2018 Last Publication: 12/20/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

First Publication: 11/22/2018 Last Publication: 12/20/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 09/14/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

Questions: Contact Sheree Sandell at 303-566-4088 or The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the legals@coloradocommunitymedia.com attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Thanks for your consideration and business.

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David W Drake #43315 Scott D. Toebben #19011 Randall S. Miller & Associates PC 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710 Attorney File # 17CO00183-2

Notices to be published, January 3, 2018: The deadline is end of day Wednesday, December 26, 2018. Papers go to press December. 27.

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

Public Trustees

Also known by street and number as: 4298 South Grant Street, Englewood, CO 80113.

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector Deadline for legal publications surrounding the holidays are very tight this year. Below are the and is attempting to collect a debt.

Any informaPursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are provided may be used for that purpose. deadlines and publication tion dates.

The wisest course of action would to email notices early so hereby notified that thebe covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to ©Public Trustees' Association there is be no delay in publication. pay principal and interest when due together of Colorado Revised 1/2015

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.

If applicable, a description of any changes to the deed of trust described in the notice of election and demand pursuant to affidavit as allowed by statutes: C.R.S.§ 38-35-109(5) LEGAL DESCRIPTION/PHYSICAL ADDRESS HAS BEEN CORRECTED BY SCRIVENER'S AFFIDAVIT RECORDED 4/13/2012 AT RECEPTION NO. D2040501 IN THE RECORDS OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY.

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

LOTS 23 AND 24, BLOCK 28, SOUTH BROADWAY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

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

for legal publications only.

Please check with Editorial, Retail Sales and Classifieds Sales for their individual deadlines. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

Legal Notice NO.: 0457-2018 First Publication: 11/22/2018 Last Publication: 12/20/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Littleton Englewood 12.6.18 * 1

County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

32 The Independent - The Herald

Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000007741143

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

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

David W Drake #43315 Scott D. Toebben #19011 Randall S. Miller & Associates PC 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710 Attorney File # 17CO00183-2 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.: 0457-2018 First Publication: 11/22/2018 Last Publication: 12/20/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0488-2018

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 3, 2018, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) NICOLE M. HAMM AND JACK L. HAMM Original Beneficiary(ies) ING BANK, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt MTGLQ Investors, LP Date of Deed of Trust May 09, 2007 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 17, 2007 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B7062552 Original Principal Amount $930,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $929,999.00

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 6, BLOCK 2, CHERRY HILLS NORTH FILING NO. ONE, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 3940 NASSAU CIRCLE WEST, 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, 01/30/2019, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 12/6/2018 Last Publication: 1/3/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/03/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557 Nichole Williams #49611 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000007741143 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.

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Legal Notice NO.: 0488-2018 First Publication: 12/6/2018 Last Publication: 1/3/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0450-2018 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 11, 2018, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Shelley Catherine Williamson Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt West Coast Servicing, Inc. Date of Deed of Trust June 23, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 06, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B6098545 Original Principal Amount $75,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $42,174.19 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 South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of Plot 1, Block 2, McClairs Forest Hill, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Also known by street and number as: 2720 South Emerson Street, 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, 01/09/2019, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 11/15/2018 Last Publication: 12/13/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 09/11/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Britney D. Beall-Eder #34935 Jonathan A. Goodman, Esq. #15015 Karen J. Radakovich, Esq. #11649 Frascona Joiner Goodman and Greenstein PC 4750 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, CO 80305-5500 (303) 494-3000 Attorney File # 7174-840 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.: 0450-2018 First Publication: 11/15/2018 Last Publication: 12/13/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0456-2018

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

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

Legal Notice NO.: 0488-2018 First Publication: 12/6/2018

On September 14, 2018, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0456-2018 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

Public Trustees

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

Original Grantor(s) Kellee Jentz, Jeff Jentz Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for LoanDepot.Com, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt LoanDepot.Com, LLC Date of Deed of Trust June 23, 2014 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 10, 2014 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D4061081 Original Principal Amount $301,800.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $284,125.79 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. LOT 1, BLOCK 3, FOREST PARK FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 2798 East Jamison Avenue, 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, 01/16/2019, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 11/22/2018 Last Publication: 12/20/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 09/14/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Steven Bellanti #48306 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 Holly Shilliday #24423 Courtney Wright #45482 Erin Croke #46557 Jennifer Rogers #34682 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-18-837387-LL The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0456-2018 First Publication: 11/22/2018 Last Publication: 12/20/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0468-2018 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 21, 2018, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Louis A. Oswald, Ill, not personally but as Trustee on behalf of The Oswald Family Trust Original Beneficiary(ies) Citywide Banks Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

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

Original Grantor(s) Louis A. Oswald, Ill, not personally but as Trustee on behalf of The Oswald Family Trust Original Beneficiary(ies) Citywide Banks Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Citywide Banks Date of Deed of Trust September 18, 2013 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 19, 2013 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D3117706 Original Principal Amount $1,131,200.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $977,313.03

Public Trustees

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. Lot 4, Block 3, First Administrative Amendment Brookhaven at Columbine Valley, according to the Recorded Plat thereof and according to Affidavit of Correction Recorded January 10, 2001 under Reception No. B1004671, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as: 15 Brookhaven Trail, Littleton, CO 80123.

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, 01/23/2019, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 11/29/2018 Last Publication: 12/27/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 09/21/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Britney D. Beall-Eder #34935 Jonathan A. Goodman, Esq. #15015 Karen J. Radakovich, Esq. #11649 Frascona Joiner Goodman and Greenstein PC 4750 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, CO 803055500 (303) 494-3000 Attorney File # 7245-60 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.: 0468-2018 First Publication: 11/29/2018 Last Publication: 12/27/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0491-2018 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 3, 2018, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) NOEL D MILLER Original Beneficiary(ies) ARGENT MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC. ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-AMC2 Date of Deed of Trust November 14, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust

ARGENT MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC. ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-AMC2 Date of Deed of Trust November 14, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 27, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B6166351 Original Principal Amount $326,250.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $349,230.28

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Public Trustees

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 79, BLOCK 5, HERITAGE VILLAGE FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 5978 SOUTH EUDORA CT, 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, 01/30/2019, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 12/6/2018 Last Publication: 1/3/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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

DATE: 10/03/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Alison L Berry #34531 David R. Doughty #40042 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 18-019563

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.: 0491-2018 First Publication: 12/6/2018 Last Publication: 1/3/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

City and County Public Notice CITY OF SHERIDAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE

On the 26th day of November, 2018, the City Council of the City of Sheridan, Colorado, approved on final reading the following Ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 10-2018

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SHERIDAN AMENDING 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 ENDIN G 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.: 522445 First Publication: December 6, 2018 Last Publication: December 6, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald

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THE STATUTES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF SHERIDAN

December 6, 2018

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.

City and County

Legal Notice No.: 522445 First Publication: December 6, 2018 Last Publication: December 6, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Public Notice CITY OF SHERIDAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE On the 26th day of November, 2018, the City Council of the City of Sheridan, Colorado, approved on final reading the following Ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 11-2018

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SHERIDAN ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OF 2019 AND APPROPRIATING SUMS FOR DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES AND LIABILITIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 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.: 522446 First Publication: December 6, 2018 Last Publication: December 6, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Public Notice CITY OF SHERIDAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE On the 26th day of November, 2018, the City Council of the City of Sheridan, Colorado, approved on final reading the following Ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 12 SERIES OF 2018 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHERIDAN, COLORADO, AMENDING ARTICLE XXVI OF CHAPTER 56 OF THE SHERIDAN MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES 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.: 522447 First Publication: December 6, 2018 Last Publication: December 6, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Public Notice CITY OF SHERIDAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE On the 26th day of November, 2018, the City Council of the City of Sheridan, Colorado, approved on first reading the following Ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 13 SERIES OF 2018 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHERIDAN ESTABLISHING THE SALARY FOR THE MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE 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.: 522448 First Publication: December 6, 2018 Last Publication: December 6, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Public Notice CITY OF SHERIDAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE On the 26th day of November, 2018, the City Council of the City of Sheridan, Colorado, approved on first reading the following Ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 14 SERIES OF 2018 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHERIDAN, COLORADO, AMENDING SECTION 18-3 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE APPENDIX F OF THE SHERIDAN MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PASSIVE RADON GAS CONTROLS 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.: 522449 First Publication: December 6, 2018 Last Publication: December 6, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Public Notice CITY OF ENGLEWOOD NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE On the 3rd day of December 2018, the City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado, approved on first reading the following Council Bill:

BY AUTHORITY COUNCIL BILL NO. 46 INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER _________ A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT

On the 3rd day of December 2018, the City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado, approved on first reading the following Council Bill:

BY AUTHORITY COUNCIL BILL NO. 46 INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER _________

City and County

A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, AND THE CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, COLORADO, WHEREBY THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD WILL PROVIDE THE CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE WITH VEHICLE MAINTENANCE. Copies of the aforesaid council bill are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, City of Englewood, Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado 80110 or it can be found at http://www.englewoodco.gov, Government, Legal/Public Notices.

Legal Notice No.: 522461 First Publication: December 6, 2018 Last Publication: December 6, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Public Notice CITY OF ENGLEWOOD NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE On the 3rd day of December 2018, the City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado, adopted on final reading the following Ordinance:

BY AUTHORITY ORDINANCE NO. __ SERIES OF 2018 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SEWER RATES IN ACCORDANCE WITH TITLE 12, CHAPTER 2, SECTION 3, SUBSECTION B, OF THE ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE 2000.

(Council Bill No. 41) Copies of aforesaid Ordinance are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, City of Englewood, Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado or it can be found at http://www.englewoodco.gov, Government, Legal/Public Notices.

Legal Notice No.: 522462 First Publication: December 6, 2018 Last Publication: December 6, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Public Notice CITY OF ENGLEWOOD NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE On the 3rd day of December 2018, the City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado, adopted on final reading the following Ordinance:

BY AUTHORITY ORDINANCE NO. __ SERIES OF 2018

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Public Notice CITY OF ENGLEWOOD

City and County NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE

On the 3rd day of December 2018, the City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado, adopted on final reading the following Ordinance:

BY AUTHORITY ORDINANCE NO. __ SERIES OF 2018 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR AN APPLICATION FOR A CRIME VICTIM ASSISTANCE SERVICES (CVS) GRANT FROM THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE FOR A PART TIME VICTIM ADVOCATE. (Council Bill No. 42) Copies of aforesaid Ordinance are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, City of Englewood, Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado or it can be found at http://www.englewoodco.gov, Government, Legal/Public Notices.

Legal Notice No.: 522465 First Publication: December 6, 2018 Last Publication: December 6, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Public Notice CITY OF ENGLEWOOD NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE On the 3rd day of December 2018, the City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado, adopted on final reading the following Ordinance:

BY AUTHORITY ORDINANCE NO. __ SERIES OF 2018 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 5, CHAPTER 3E, SECTIONS ALL OF THE ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE 2000, TO REMOVE STATUTORY CITATIONS TO SUPERSEDED STATUTES AND INSERT STATUTORY CITATIONS TO CURRENT STATUTES. (Council Bill No. 45) Copies of aforesaid Ordinance are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, City of Englewood, Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado or it can be found at http://www.englewoodco.gov, Government, Legal/Public Notices.

Legal Notice No.: 522466 First Publication: December 6, 2018 Last Publication: December 6, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Public Notice CITY OF ENGLEWOOD

City and County Public Notice CITY OF ENGLEWOOD NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE On the 3rd day of December 2018, the City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado, adopted on final reading the following Ordinance:

BY AUTHORITY ORDINANCE NO. __ SERIES OF 2018 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, TITLE 16, CHAPTERS 5 AND 6 OF THE ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE 2000, RELATING TO ALTERNATIVE DWELLING UNITS. (Council Bill No. 2) Copies of aforesaid Ordinance are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, City of Englewood, Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado or it can be found at http://www.englewoodco.gov, Government, Legal/Public Notices.

Legal Notice No.: 522469 First Publication: December 6, 2018 Last Publication: December 6, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald

Bids and Settlements Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT On or about December 22, 2018 the City of Englewood will make final payment to: DH Pace Company 1901 E. 119th St. Olathe, KS 66061 For construction of: City of Englewood ServiCenter Front Gate Relocation Any claims relating to this contract must be filed with Maria Sobota, Deputy Director of Finance & Administrative Services, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado 80110-2373, (303) 762-2416, prior to December 22,2018.

Maria Sobota Director of Finance & Administrative Services City of Englewood, Colorado Legal Notice No.: 522439 First Publication: December 6, 2018 Last Publication: December 6, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 5, CHAPTER 3, INCLUDING SECTIONS 1 AND 2 OF CHAPTER 3, SECTIONS 1, 3, 5, AND 8 OF ARTICLE A, SECTIONS 2, 10, AND 11 OF ARTICLE B, AND SECTIONS 1, 3, 5, OF ARTICLE C, ALL OF THE ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE 2000, TO REMOVE STATUTORY CITATIONS TO SUPERSEDED STATUTES AND INSERT STATUTORY CITATIONS TO CURRENT STATUTES. (Council Bill No. 44)

On the 3rd day of December 2018, the City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado, adopted on final reading the following Ordinance:

Public Notice

BY AUTHORITY ORDINANCE NO. __ SERIES OF 2018

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

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING STORM WATER UTILITY AND ENTERPRISE FUND USER FEES IN ACCORDANCE WITH TITLE 12, CHAPTER 5, SECTION 4, SUBSECTION E, OF THE ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE 2000.

(Council Bill No. 40)

DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 Telephone: (303) 649-6355

Legal Notice No.: 522463 First Publication: December 6, 2018 Last Publication: December 6, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald

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

Public Notice CITY OF ENGLEWOOD NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE On the 3rd day of December 2018, the City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado, approved on first reading the following Council Bill:

BY AUTHORITY COUNCIL BILL NO. 47 INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER _________ A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, AND THE CITY OF SHERIDAN, COLORADO, WHEREBY THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD WILL PROVIDE THE CITY OF SHERIDAN WITH VEHICLE MAINTENANCE. Copies of the aforesaid council bill are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, City of Englewood, Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado 80110 or it can be found at http://www.englewoodco.gov, Government, Legal/Public Notices.

Legal Notice No.: 522464 First Publication: December 6, 2018 Last Publication: December 6, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Public Notice CITY OF ENGLEWOOD NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE On the 3rd day of December 2018, the City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado, ad-

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE

Legal Notice No.: 522467 First Publication: December 6, 2018 Last Publication: December 6, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Public Notice CITY OF ENGLEWOOD NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE On the 3rd day of December 2018, the City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado, adopted on final reading the following Ordinance:

BY AUTHORITY ORDINANCE NO. __ SERIES OF 2018 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL SUBGRANTEE AGREEMENT FOR A 2018 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) BETWEEN THE ARAPAHOE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO. (Council Bill No. 43) Copies of aforesaid Ordinance are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, City of Englewood, Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado or it can be found at http://www.englewoodco.gov, Government, Legal/Public Notices.

Legal Notice No.: 522468 First Publication: December 6, 2018 Last Publication: December 6, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald

Summons and Sheriff Sales

Case Number: 17CV32412 Plaintiff: NEVIN VILLAGE GREEN, a Colorado corporation, Defendants: THE ESTATE OF SHERRY MICKELSON; SUE SANDSTROM, AS TREASURER FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY; UNKNOWN TENANTS IN POSSESSION. Plaintiff’s Attorney: Wendy E. Weigler, Reg. No. 28419 WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS & PAYNE, LLP 8020 Shaffer Parkway, Suite 300 Littleton, CO 80127 Telephone: (303) 863-1870 Facsimile: (303) 863-1872 SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE Under an Order and Decree for Judicial Foreclosure entered on August 30, 2018 in the above titled action, I am ordered to sell certain real property as follows: Original Lienee: The Estate of Sherry Mickelson Original Lienor: Nevin Village Green Home Owners Association Current Holder of the evidence of debt: Nevin Village Green Home Owners Association Date of Lien being foreclosed: September 5, 2014 Date of Recording of Lien being foreclosed: September 15, 2014 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Information: D4085389 Original Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness: $6,540.60 Outstanding Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness as of the date hereof: $41,528.78 Amount of Judgment entered August 30, 2018: $39,253.16 Description of property to be foreclosed: UNIT C, BUILDING 1152, NEVIN VILLAGE GREEN FILING NO. ONE, LOT 1, BLOCK 1, AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT MAP RECORDED MAY 1, 1972 IN PLAT BOOK 22 AT PAGE 23, AND ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION RECORDED MAY 1, 1972, IN BOOK 2013 AT PAGE 757, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known as: 1152 S. Eagle Circle, #C, Aurora, CO 80012.

UNIT C, BUILDING 1152, NEVIN VILLAGE GREEN FILING NO. ONE, LOT 1, BLOCK 1, AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT MAP RECORDED MAY 1, 1972 IN PLAT BOOK 22 AT PAGE 23, AND ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION RECORDED MAY 1, 1972, IN BOOK 2013 AT PAGE 757, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Summons and Sheriff Sales

Also known as: 1152 S. Eagle Circle, #C, Aurora, CO 80012.

THE PROPERTY TO BE FORECLOSED AS DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN. THE LIEN BEING CLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The covenants of Plaintiff have been violated as follows: failure to make payments on said indebtedness when the same were due and owing.

THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will, at 10 o’clock A.M., on January 3, 2019, in front of the flagpole of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, Civil Unit, located at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property described above, and all interest of said Grantor and the heirs and assigns of said Grantor, for the purpose of paying the judgment amount entered herein, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

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

Inquiries regarding this Sheriff’s Sale must be directed to the Civil Unit of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, telephone 720-874-3850.

DATED at Centennial, Colorado this 2nd day of October, 2018.

David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 522177 First publication: November 8, 2018 Last publication: December 6, 2018 Published in: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225, Englewood, CO 80110 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CASE NO.: 2018CV030672, Div: 402 COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

PLAINTIFF: STANFORD HILLS PAIRED UNITS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. v.

DEFENDANTS: QUANTMONICS, LLC; and STANFORD HILLS MASTER HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC..

Regarding: LOT 43 BLOCK 14 TRAIL RIDGE SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO; Also known as: 5396 S. Picadilly Ct., Aurora, CO 80015.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice:

You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Unit of the Sheriff's Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10 O'clock A.M., on the 31st day of January, 2019, at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, phone number 720-874-3933. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

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

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $6,064.85.

The attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is: Azra Taslimi, Reg No. 44317, Altitude Community Law PC, 555 Zang Street, Suite 100, Lakewood, Colorado 802281011, 303.432.9999 Dated November 6, 2018 David C. Walcher, Sheriff County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado

By Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 522320 First Publication: December 6, 2018 Last Publication: January 3, 2019 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 Case Number: 18CV030194 Plaintiff: THE HEATHER GARDENS ASSOCIATION, a Colorado non-profit corporation, Defendants: HELEN E. PETERSEN;

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THE PROPERTY TO BE FORECLOSED AS DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN.

Case Number: 18CV030194 Plaintiff: THE HEATHER GARDENS ASSOCIATION, a Colorado non-profit corporation,

THE LIEN BEING CLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112

Summons and Sheriff Sales

Defendants: HELEN E. PETERSEN; KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; SUSAN RYDEN AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY; SUE SANDSTROM AS TREASURER FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION. Plaintiff’s Attorney: Wendy E. Weigler, #28419 Gina C. Botti #42005 WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS & PAYNE, LLP 8020 Shaffer Parkway, Suite 300 Littleton, CO 80127 Telephone: (303) 863-1870 Facsimile: (303) 863-1872 SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE

Under an Amended Order Granting Plaintiff’s Motion for Default Judgment in Favor of Plaintiff and Against Defendants Helen E. Petersen and Keybank National Association and for an Order and Decree of Judicial Foreclosure entered on September 12, 2018 in the above titled action, I am ordered to sell certain real property as follows: Original Lienee: Helen E. Petersen Original Lienor: The Heather Gardens Association Current Holder of the evidence of debt: The Heather Gardens Association Date of Lien being foreclosed: June 21, 2013 Date of Recording of Lien being foreclosed: June 25, 2013 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Information: D3079418 Original Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness: $2,734.84 Outstanding Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness as of the date hereof: $10,582.08 Amount of Judgment entered September 12, 2018: $10,661.08 Description of property to be foreclosed:

PARCEL A: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY SITUATE IN LOT 1, BLOCK 1, HEATHER GARDENS FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO, TO WIT:

PARCEL 1: AN UNDIVIDED 1/144TH INTEREST IN AND TO SAID LOT, SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS OF RECORD, INCLUDING SUCH EASEMENTS AS MAY BE SET OUT IN THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM OF HEATHER GARDENS AS FILED OR RECORD, EXCLUDING ANY INTEREST IN THE BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT SITUATE ON SAID LOT AND BLOCK ABOVE DESCRIBED IN WHICH APARTMENT AND TOWNHOUSE UNITS ARE SITUATE EXCEPT THE INTEREST IN THE APARTMENT BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT HEREIN CONVEYED.

PARCEL 2: ALL OF THAT SPACE OR AREA WHICH LIES BETWEEN THE CEILING AND THE FLOOR, AND THE WALLS OF THE APARTMENT AT 13635 EAST BATES AVENUE, APT. 205 (FOR CONVENIENT REFERENCE NUMBERED AS UNIT 25047 IN BUILDING NO. 201) NOW OR HEREAFTER CONSTRUCTED ON SAID LOT, SAID BUILDING BEING LOCATED SUBSTANTIALLY AS SHOWN ON THE AREA PLAT PLAN FILED OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, IN BOOK 23 AT PAGE 83 & 84.

PARCEL 3: AN UNDIVIDED 1/48TH INTEREST IN AND TO THE BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT THEREIN INSTALLED AND APPURTENANT THERETO WITHIN THE ABOVE DESCRIBED AREA OR SPACE IS LOCATED. TOGETHER WITH: (1) THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE THE PATIOS AND BALCONIES, AIR CONDITIONERS, OR OTHER APPLIANCES WITH PROJECT BEYOND THE SPACE OR AREA ABOVE DESCRIBED AND CONTIGUOUS THERETO. (2) A RIGHT OF WAY IN COMMON WITH OTHERS, FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS TO AND FROM THE PROPERTY ABOVE DESCRIBED. (3) THE RIGHT TO USE STAIRS, HALLS, PASSAGES WAYS AND OTHER COMMON AREAS IN THE BUILDING IN PARCEL 2 ABOVE IN COMMON WITH OWNERS OF SUCH BUILDING INCLUDING THEIR AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES AND INVITEES. (4) THE RIGHT TO USE COMMON AREAS IN SAID LOT IN COMMON WITH OTHER OWNERS OF SPACE OR AREAS IN BUILDINGS NOW OR HEREAFTER CONSTRUCTED IN SAID LOT, EXCEPT THE USE OF THE COMMON AREAS LOCATED IN BUILDING OTHER THAN THAT DESCRIBED IN PARCEL 2, ABOVE, INCLUDING THEIR AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES AND INVITEES. (5) THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE AND OCCUPY PARKING STALL NO. 40 IN PARKING LOT NO. P-1 LOCATED SUBSTANTIALLY AS SHOWN ON THE PROPOSED PLAT AREA PLAN FILED OF RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO SHOWING THE LOCATION OF THE ABOVE NUMBERED STALL, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known as: 13635 E. Bates Avenue, #205, Aurora, CO 80014.

THE PROPERTY TO BE FORECLOSED AS DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN. THE LIEN BEING CLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

The covenants of Plaintiff have been violated as follows: failure to make payments on said indebtedness when the same were due and owing.

Summons and Sheriff Sales

The covenants of Plaintiff have been violated as follows: failure to make payments on said indebtedness when the same were due and owing.

THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will, at 10 o’clock A.M., on January 10, 2019, at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, Civil Unit, located at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property described above, and all interest of said Grantor and the heirs and assigns of said Grantor, for the purpose of paying the judgment amount entered herein, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE.** Inquiries regarding this Sheriff’s Sale must be directed to the Civil Unit of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, telephone 720-874-3935.

DATED at Centennial, Colorado this 11th day of October, 2018.

David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 522194 First publication: November 15, 2018 Last publication: December 13, 2018 Published in: Littleton Independent, 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite #225, Englewood, CO 80110 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO Court Address: 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 Plaintiff: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. v.

Defendant(s): JAMES KINNEY, an individual; SUSAN KAY RYDEN, or her successor, in her capacity as Public Trustee for Arapahoe County; QUAIL RUN II ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation Attorneys for Plaintiff: Holly Shilliday Attorney Reg No. 24423 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230 Centennial, CO 80112 Telephone: 877-369-6122 Facsimile: 866-894-7369 Case Number: 2018CV30226 Division: 402

Attorney: Kate M. Leason, Reg No. 41025 Jeffrey B. Smith, Reg No. 40490 Firm: HindmanSanchez P.C. Address: 555 Zang Street, Suite 100 Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1011 Phone Number: 303.432.8999 E-mails: kleason@hindmansanchez.com jsmith@hindmansanchez.com Our File No.: 8622.0080 Case No.: 2018CV032225 Div: 202

Summons and Sheriff Sales SUMMONS THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS:

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

Dated this 1st day of October 2018 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP By: /s/ Holly R. Shilliday Holly R. Shilliday Attorney Reg No. 24423 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230 Centennial, CO 80112 Telephone: (877) 369-6122 Attorney for Plaintiff Legal Notice No.: 522344 First Publication: November 15, 2018 Last Publication: December 13, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 Court Phone: 303-649-6355 PLAINTIFF: SUMMERFIELD VILLAS HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION v.

DEFENDANTS: HANSON INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLLP Attorney: Kate M. Leason, Reg No. 41025 Jeffrey B. Smith, Reg No. 40490 Firm: HindmanSanchez P.C. Address: 555 Zang Street, Suite 100 Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1011 Phone Number: 303.432.8999 E-mails: kleason@hindmansanchez.com jsmith@hindmansanchez.com Our File No.: 8622.0080 Case No.: 2018CV032225 Div: 202 SUMMONS

Legal Notice No.: 522474 First Publication: December 6, 2018 Last Publication: January 3, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice NOTICE OF AMENDMENT OF DECLARATION FOR WATERFORD PLACE PATIO HOMES

To holders of recorded mortgages or deeds of trust on Units in the Waterford Place Patio Homes community:

Dated: September 14, 2018

Citibank, N.A. 1000 Technology Drive O’Fallon, MO 63368-2240

Respectfully submitted, HINDMANSANCHEZ P.C. Original signature of Kate M. Leason is on file with the law offices of HindmanSanchez P.C. pursuant to C.R.C.P. 121, §1-26(7).

S/ Kate M. Leason Kate M. Leason, #41025 Jeffrey B. Smith, #40490 555 Zang Street, Suite 100 Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1011 303.432.8999 Attorneys for Plaintiff Summerfield Villas Homeowners' Association Address of Plaintiff: Summerfield Villas Homeowners' Association c/o LCM Property Management, Inc. 1776 South Jackson Street, Ste. 300 Denver, CO 80210 Legal Notice No.: 522417 First Publication: November 29, 2018 Last Publication: December 27, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Court Address: 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 Court Phone: 303-649-6355

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

Address of Plaintiff: Summerfield Villas Homeowner's Association c/o LCM Property Management, Inc. 1776 South Jackson Street, Ste. 300 Denver, CO 80210

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

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE BELOW NAMED DEFENDANT:

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 twenty-one (21) days after such service upon you. If service of the Complaint was made upon you outside of the State of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within thirty-five (35) days after such service upon you.

Summons and Sheriff Sales

S/ Kate M. Leason Kate M. Leason, #41025 Jeffrey B. Smith, #40490 555 Zang Street, Suite 100 Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1011 303.432.8999 Attorneys for Plaintiff Summerfield Villas Homeowner's Association

By Certified Mail November 16, 2018, and subsequent Publication

Public Notice

You are hereby summoned and required to file with the Clerk of this Court an answer or other response to the attached Complaint (“Complaint”).

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

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

SUMMONS

James Kinney 225 E. 8th Ave Apt. B2 Longmont, CO 80504-4662

Respectfully submitted, ALTITUDE COMMUNITY LAW P.C.

PLAINTIFF: SUMMERFIELD VILLAS HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION v.

DEFENDANTS: HANSON INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLLP Attorney: Kate M. Leason, Reg No. 41025 Jeffrey B. Smith, Reg No. 40490 Firm: Altitude Community Law P.C. Address: 555 Zang Street, Suite 100 Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1011 Phone Number: 303.432.8999 E-mails: kleason@altitude.law jsmith@altitude.law Our File No.: 8622.0081 Case No.: 2018CV032226 Div: 402 SUMMONS THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of Plaintiff, as set forth in the Complaint filed with the Court in this action, by filing with the Clerk of this Court an Answer or other response. You are required to file your Answer or other response within twenty-one (21) days after service upon you if within the State of Colorado, or within thirty-five (35) days after service upon you if outside the State of Colorado or if served by publication pursuant to C.R.C.P. 4(g). If served by publication, service shall be complete on the day of the last publication. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2410(b), the time for filing an Answer or other response is extended to sixty (60) days for the United States. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the Clerk of the Court.

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

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

Dated: September 12, 2018 Respectfully submitted, ALTITUDE COMMUNITY LAW P.C. Original signature of Kate M. Leason is on file with the law offices of Altitude Community Law P.C. pursuant to C.R.C.P. 121, §1-26(7).

S/ Kate M. Leason Kate M. Leason, #41025 Jeffrey B. Smith, #40490 555 Zang Street, Suite 100 Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1011 303.432.8999

Countrywide Home Loans P. O. Box 10423 Van Nuys, CA 91410-0423 Eagle Home Mortgage 15550 Lightwave Drive #200 Clearwater, FL 33760 First Option Lending 400 Galleria Pkwy. #1600 Atlanta, GA 30339 First Western Trust Bank 5460 South Quebec Street #120 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 M2 Lending Solutions LLC 2000 South Colorado Blvd., Tower 1 #3400 Denver, CO 80222 Nationstar Mortgage LLC NTC 2100 Alt. 19 North Palm Harbor, FL 34683 Rocky Mountain Law Enforcement FCU 700 West 39th Avenue Denver, CO 80216 Summit Mortgage Corporation 13355 10th Avenue N., #100 Plymouth, MN 55441 United Wholesale Mortgage 1414 East Maple Road Troy, MI 48083 World Savings P. O. Box 659548 San Antonio, TX 78264-9548 The Waterford Place Patio Homes (“Community”) is located in the City of Aurora County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, subject to the Declaration for Waterford, recorded on January 6, 2000 at Reception No. B0001693 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder for Arapahoe County, State of Colorado and all amendments and supplements thereto (“Declaration”).

The Board of Directors for the Waterford Place Owners Association, Inc. (“Waterford”) and the Owner of adjacent real property prepared an Amendment and Annexation to the Declaration (“Amendment”) to annex additional real property into the Declaration.

The Board unanimously recommends that the homeowners of the Community, and their lenders, approve the Amendment and Annexation. A copy of the Amendment and Annexation may be obtained from the Association address below.

Waterford Place Owners Association, Inc. c/o Tobey & Johnston, P.C. 6855 South Havana Street, Suite 275 Centennial, CO 80112

Notice is hereby given to all mortgagees within the Ja Mar Condominiums community in Arapahoe County, Colorado, that the Ja Mar Condominium Association, Inc. is seeking mortgagee approval of a proposed Limited Amendment to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of The Ja Mar Condominiums (the “Proposed Amendment”). The Proposed Amendment can be obtained at the following address: Altitude Community Law P.C., 555 Zang St., Ste. 100, Lakewood, CO 80228.

Failure of any mortgagee to deliver a negative response to the Ja Mar Condominium Association, Inc., c/o Altitude Community Law P.C., 555 Zang St., Ste. 100, Lakewood, CO 80228, within 60 days shall be deemed consent on behalf of the mortgagee.

December 6, 2018D

Misc. Private Legals

Legal Notice No.: 522470 First Publication: December 6, 2018 Last Publication: December 6, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Notice To Creditors Public Notice District Court, Arapahoe County, Colorado 7325 S. Potomac St., Centennial, CO 80112

In the Matter of the Determination of Heirs or Devisees or Both and of Interests in Property of: Robert Raymond Mason, Deceased and Susan Kent Mason, a/k/a Susan K. Mason, a/k/a Susan Mason, a/k/a Sue Mason, a/k/a Susan Mason Caldwell, a/k/a Sue Mason Caldwell, Deceased Attorney: GROVES LAW, LLC Julie Groves, Esq., Atty. Reg. #.: 27314 Heather Buller, Esq., Atty. Reg. # 43574 281 S. Pearl St., Denver, CO 80209 Phone Number: (303) 557-0199 E-mail: julie@grovesllc.com FAX Number: (877) 789-6229 Case Number: 2018PR030293 • Division CLX 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 (List all names of interested persons and owners by inheritance): Carolyn Mason

A PETITION FOR THE DETERMINATION OF HEIRS OR DEVISEES OR BOTH, AND OF INTERESTS IN PROPERTY has been filed alleging that the above decedents died leaving the following property:

Investment account held by MFS, Investment Management, PO Box 55824 Boston, MA 02205-5824

The hearing without appearance 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: January 29, 2019 Time: 8:00am Division: CLX Address: 7325 S. Potomac St., Centennial, CO 80112 The hearing will take approximately 30 minutes.

Notes: • 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 must be limited to the petition, the objections timely filed and the parties answering the petition in a timely manner.

Date: 11/27/18 /s/ Julie Groves, Esq. Legal Notice No.: 522451 First Publication: December 6, 2018 Last Publication: December 20, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Olin Arthur Kier, aka Olin A. Kier, aka Olin Kier, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 31154

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before March 23, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Waterford Place Owners Association, Inc. Board of Directors.

Larry A. Kier Personal Representative c/o Katz, Look & Onorato, P.C. 120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1100 Denver, Colorado 80203

Legal Notice No.: 522418 First Publication: November 29, 2018 Last Publication: December 6, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No.: 522390 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: December 6, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald

Public Notice December 6, 2018 NOTICE TO MORTGAGEES IN THE JA MAR CONDOMINIUMS COMMUNITY Notice is hereby given to all mortgagees within the Ja Mar Condominiums community in Arapahoe County, Colorado, that the Ja Mar Condominium Association, Inc. is seeking mortgagee approval of a proposed Limited Amendment to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of The Ja Mar Condominiums (the “Proposed Amendment”). The Proposed Amendment can be obtained at the following address: Altitude Community Law P.C., 555 Zang St., Ste. 100, Lakewood, CO 80228.

Failure of any mortgagee to deliver a negative response to the Ja Mar Condominium Associ-

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jacquelyn Ruth Mager, aka Jacquelyn R. Mager, aka Jacquelyn Mager, aka Jackie Mager, aka Jacquelyn Carroll Mager, Deceased Case Number: 2018PR31131

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before March 22, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Cheryl A. McGuire, Personal Representative c/o Richard H. Sugg, Jr., Attorney at Law 6412 S. Quebec Street Centennial, CO 80111

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December 6, 2018

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before March 22, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Notice To Creditors

Cheryl A. McGuire, Personal Representative c/o Richard H. Sugg, Jr., Attorney at Law 6412 S. Quebec Street Centennial, CO 80111 Legal Notice No.: 522392 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: December 6, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice To Creditors NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Wanda Barbara Shanks, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 31111 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 22, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 8, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Notice To Creditors

John J. Phibbs Jr. Personal Representative 9539 Bellmore Lane Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80126

Legal Notice No: 522441 First Publication: December 6, 2018 Last Publication: December 20, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

John K. Shanks and Patricia M. O'Leary Co-Personal Representatives 7844 Vallagio Lane Englewood, Colorado 80112

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Kevin M. Trizila, a/k/a Kevin Michael Trizila, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 31172

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 8, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Sue Trizila, Personal Representative 7622 Burns Run Dallas, TX 75248

Legal Notice No: 522391 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: December 6, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Patsy R. Shanahan, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 31173 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 29, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Legal Notice No.: 522440 First Publication: December 6, 2018 Last Publication: December 20, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

Brian Arthur Shanahan Personal Representative 2047 NW Eastes Street Bend, Oregon 97703

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Kathy Sue Baker, a/k/a Kathy S. Baker, a/k/a Kathy Baker, Deceased.

Case Number: 2018PR031224

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 8, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Roger A. Baker, Personal Representative 6534 Spanish Bay Drive Windsor, CO 80550 720-319-3360

Legal Notice No: 522419 First Publication: November 29, 2018 Last Publication: December 13, 2018 Publisher: Englewood Herald PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Natalie Klick, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 31178 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 29, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Legal Notice No.: 522457 First Publication: December 6, 2018 Last Publication: December 20, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Donald L. Smith, aka Donald Lee Smith, Deceased Case Number: 18 PR 31191 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 8, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kaia K Stulock Personal Representative 1626 Hermosa Drive Littleton, Colorado 80126 Legal Notice No: 522475 First Publication: December 6, 2018 Last Publication: December 20, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of David Wayne Spradlin, Deceased Case Number: 2018PR349 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 6, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Dorothy C. Eggleston Personal Representative 21621 E. Alamo Place Centennial, CO 80015 Legal Notice No: 522453 First Publication: December 6, 2018 Last Publication: December 20, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to Arapahoe County District Court, Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 6, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Brian Keith McNeese Personal Representative 4431 32nd St., Unit 6 San Diego, CA 92116

Legal Notice No: 522435 First Publication: November 29, 2018 Last Publication: December 13, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Viola Veronica Phibbs, aka Viola V. Phibbs, aka Viola Phibbs, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 031192 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 8, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Legal Notice No.: 522476 First Publication: December 6, 2018 Last Publication: December 20, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on November 8, 2018 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Yelena Anatoyevna Goryachuk be changed to Ellen A Filonoff Case No.: 18 C 100963 By: Clerk of Court/Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 522339 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: December 6, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

BE Informed!

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Wanda Barbara Shanks, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 31111

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 22, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

John K. Shanks and Patricia M. O'Leary Co-Personal Representatives 7844 Vallagio Lane Englewood, Colorado 80112

Legal Notice No: 522391 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: December 6, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent

John J. Phibbs Jr. Personal Representative 9539 Bellmore Lane Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80126

Legal Notice No: 522441 First Publication: December 6, 2018 Last Publication: December 20, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Name Changes

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on November 9, 2018 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Amandeep Kaur be changed to Amandeep Kaur Thiara Case No.: 18 C 100968 By: Clerk of Court/Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 522341 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: December 6, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice County Court Arapahoe County, Colorado 1790 W. Littleton Blvd.

Littleton, Colorado 80120 In the Matter of the Petition of: Parent/ Petitioner: Adilene De la Paz Cruz For Minor Child: David Yael De la Paz To Change the Child’s Name to: David Yael Torres De la Paz Case Number: 2018 C 101016 NOTICE TO NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT

BY PUBLICATION Notice to: David Pineda, non custodial parent.

Notice is given that a hearing is scheduled as follows: Date: January 9, 2019 Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

Littleton, Colorado 80120

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on November 9, 2018 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Amandeep Kaur be changed to Amandeep Kaur Thiara Case No.: 18 C 100968 By: Clerk of Court/Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No: 522341 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: December 6, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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

Public notice is given on November 13, 2018, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Laurine Marcel German be changed to Laurene Marcel German Case No.: 18 C 100986 By: John Jesse, Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 522387 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: December 6, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

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

The petition requests that the name of Evyanna Audrey-Nicole Delgado be changed to Evyana Audrey-Nicole Petsch Case No.: 18 CV 293 By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 522421 First Publication: November 29, 2018 Last Publication: December 13, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

For the purpose of requesting a change of name for David Yael De la Paz At this hearing the Court may enter an order changing the name of the minor child.

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

Date: November 28, 2018

Name Changes

Don Klick Personal Representative c/o Anderson & Hughes, P.C. 7385 W. US Highway 50 Salida, Colorado 81201

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Dorothy Nelson McNeese, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 31023

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Legal Notice No.: 522456 First Publication: December 6, 2018 Last Publication: December 20, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on November 9, 2018 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Baljinder Singh be changed to Baljinder Singh Thiara Case No.: 18 C 100966 By: Clerk of Court/Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 522340 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: December 6, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on November 13, 2018, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on November 26, 2018, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Stanley Andre Roberts be changed to Stanley Andre Williams Case No.: 18 C 101012

By: Brittany Sill Public Notice Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2019 BUDGET ANDNo: NOTICE Legal Notice 522450CONCERNING BUDGET 2018 AMENDMENT First Publication: December 6, 2018 TOWN OF BOW Last Publication: December 20,MAR 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2019 has been submitted to the Board NOTICE of Trustees of Town of PUBLIC Bow Mar and that such proposed budget will be considered Public for adoption public hearing durNoticeatofa Petition ing a regular meeting of the for Change ofBoard Nameof Trustees of the Town to be held at the Columbine Valley Town Hall, 2 Middlefield Columbine ValPublic notice is given onRoad, November 28, 2018, ley, 80123, at 7:00 p.m., on that Colorado, a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult December 10, with 2018. has been filed the Arapahoe County Court.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that anofamendThe petition requests that the name ment to the 2018Zeiler budget the Town, Beverly Adams beofchanged to if necessary, may also be considered at a public hearBeverly Troy Adams ing held the above-referenced regular Case No.:during 18 C 101015 meeting of the Board of Trustees.

By:Kim Boswell, Copies proposed 2019 budget and, if neClerkofofthe Court / Deputy Clerk cessary, the proposed amendment of the 2018 budget are on file522452 in the office of the Town locLegal Notice No: ated at Community Resource of ColorFirst Publication: December 6,Services 2018 ado, LLC, 7995 December East Prentice Avenue, Suite Last Publication: 20, 2018 103E, Greenwood Village, Colorado and are Publisher: Littleton Independent available for public inspection.

Any interested elector of the Town may file or register any objections to the proposed 2019

budget and the proposed amendment of the Metropolitan District

The petition requests that the name of Laurine Marcel German be changed to Laurene Marcel German Public Notice Case No.: 18 C 100986 NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2019 BUDGET By: John Jesse, NOTICE CONCERNING Clerk AND of Court / Deputy Clerk BUDGET 2018 AMENDMENT TOWN OF Legal Notice No: 522387BOW MAR First Publication: November 22, 2018 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed Last Publication: December 6, 2018 budget forLittleton the ensuing year of 2019 has been Publisher: Independent submitted to the Board of Trustees of Town of Bow Mar and that such proposed budget will be considered for adoption at a public hearing during a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town to be held at the Columbine Valley Town Hall, 2 Middlefield Road, Columbine Valley, Colorado, 80123, at 7:00 p.m., on December 10, 2018.

2018 budget at any time prior to the final adoption of said budget and proposed budget amendment by the governing body of the Town.

Dated: November 30, 2018

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN CLERK TOWN OF BOW MAR /s/ COMMUNITY RESOURCE SERVICES OF COLORADO, L.L.C. Legal Notice No: 522493 First Publication: December 6, 2018 Last Publication: December 6, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2018 budget of the Town, if necessary, may also be considered at a public hearing held during the above-referenced regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.

Copies of the proposed 2019 budget and, if necessary, the proposed amendment of the 2018 budget are on file in the office of the Town located at Community Resource Services of Colorado, LLC, 7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E, Greenwood Village, Colorado and are available for public inspection.

Any interested elector of the Town may file or register any objections to the proposed 2019 budget and the proposed amendment of the 2018 budget at any time prior to the final adoption of said budget and proposed budget amendment by the governing body of the Town.

Dated: November 30, 2018

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN CLERK TOWN OF BOW MAR

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