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THE BOTTOM LINE

‘It’s likely there will be a gap between the capital budget and needs ... It’s be an interesting challenge for the next council.’

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INSIDE: VOICES PAGE 12 | LIFE PAGE 14 | CALENDAR PAGE 22 | SPORTS PAGE 24

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Representatives of Littleton Fire Protection District, Highlands Ranch Metro District, Littleton Fire Rescue and the Littleton City Council meet at the Littleton Museum on Nov. 30 to discuss fire unification.

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Highlands Ranch cutting ties with Littleton Fire Rescue Move comes on heels of city’s other fire partner also announcing plans to merge with South Metro

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

And then there was one.

The Highlands Ranch Metro District informed the City of Littleton on Nov. 29 that it would be joining Littleton Fire Protection District in severing ties with the city’s fire department and merging with the larger South Metro Fire Rescue, leaving Littleton Fire Rescue — the city’s department — as the sole remaining entity in a decades-old partnership.

The partners, who plan to commence service with South Metro on Jan. 1, 2019, strongly encouraged the City of Littleton to join them in merging with the large regional district that already provides fire protection for much of the southeast metro area.

The partners made their plea to Littleton city officials in an early-morning meeting at the Littleton Museum on Nov.

30, saying that without the combined strength of Littleton Fire Protection District — which covers the western portion of Centennial, Bow Mar, Columbine Valley, Chatfield and parts of unincorporated Arapahoe County west of the Littleton city limits — as well as Highlands Ranch Metro District, Littleton will be left with a fire department too puny to adequately meet the needs of citizens.

Irreconcilable differences Representatives of LFPD and Highlands Ranch cited similar reasons for the split: increasing costs, a desire for improved service and financial sustainability, and frustration with what they described as an unequal partnership that gives unfair control to Littleton city officials.

South Metro first approached Littleton and its fire partners to propose a wholesale unification in August 2016, said LFPD Board of Directors President Keith Gardner.

“We crunched the numbers and found that over the next five or 10 years, we were looking at a climb to a mill levy of about 10, up from our current 7.67,” Gardner said. “South Metro was offering to lock us in at 9.25, with a higher level of service.

SEE FIRE, P8

My job I’m a junior at Columbine High School, and my life is school, AP classes, and homework.

I work at Wind Crest, which is a retirement community. I’m a waitress, and I took the job because I’ve never had a strong relationship with older people.

So I thought it would be interesting. It’s a lot of hard work, but it’s worth it. I’ve made a lot of friends, and I’m also eligible for a scholarship.

A lot of (the residents) are veterans. They seem to have a good time.

Dinner is their social time, and they love that us high schoolers are there.

Getting testy I have a test on AP World History tomorrow, so I’m cramming for that. It’s on Europe and stuff, so I’m feeling pretty good about it.

I’ve also got AP Language and Composition, AP Chemistry and AP Environmental Science.

I want to be an environmental engineer.

Something with conservation efforts.

It’s so important to focus on that. I’m passionate about the environment.

I’m definitely outside a lot, because I love photography. I shoot landscape photos when I’m in the mountains or travelling, or even just at Clement Lake by my house.

I do steel wool photography.

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Beckman steps down after decades of service Background includes duties as soldier, police division chief and finally mayor

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When Bruce Beckman stepped down as mayor on Nov. 21, it marked the end of a long and storied career of service to Littleton. Beckman, an Army veteran, served on Littleton’s police force for decades, retiring as a division chief in 2010, was first elected to City Council in 2011 and was reelected in 2013. He served as mayor since 2015.

Beckman Beckman’s wife Susan represents Colorado’s 38th District in the state House of Representatives.

What do you feel you accomplished?

I’ve been part of a council that has dealt with the significant challenges of emerging from the recession to the rebuilding that occurs afterward. The city had to delay maintenance to get through that period of limited revenue, and now we’re in a period of recovery from that where the cost of services are increasing. In the midst of that challenge, we have a city that’s a number one choice for people to live in.

We have a place for people to live,

work, retire and raise kids. We have tremendous partnerships with the schools and parks, and the other special districts. We have first-class resources in the River Corridor and Highline Canal. We have top trails. After the challenges of the last six years, we’ve been able to come out on top. I’m so proud to have been part of that.

My wife and I have a cumulative 22 years of elected service to the community between us. We can look back on the challenges and choices and tipping points, and we know we can be proud of what we were part of.

People know who we are, and that we’ve tried to be fair and committed and willing to listen. We go very few places where people don’t know us.

What was challenging or surprising?

The growth in Colorado, for better or for worse. Over the past 10 years we’ve had something like a million people come to Colorado. It brought tremendous pressure to build apartments, and we’re a community that has been very strongly balanced with apartments. We have many starter homes and rentals, and a diversity of housing from top to bottom.

I was surprised by the pressure from traffic. We were built to be the last stop going south, and now it’s passthrough for tens of thousands of cars.

I’ve been surprised and challenged by how we’ve weathered it.

I have to comment on the change in the social character of Colorado.

The tremendous number of homeless people who have materialized here.

The impacts of having a totally open drug culture in Colorado have not been to our benefit. We didn’t see this coming six years ago.

Do you have any regrets or anything left unfinished?

When you’re in public service, there are always projects on the drawing board, coming to completion, halfway through, or just great ideas. You leave in the midpoint of that process. That’s part of leaving a dynamic operation like Littleton city government.

I’m very pleased with the things we completed, because it’s showed up in how many people think of us at the top of their list of places to live.

I’d certainly like to be part of the projects on the drawing board today, but I recognize that when you leave, you leave. Littleton is a dynamic community and there are things occurring every single day. You have to leave them at some point in their progression.

Why not run again?

When I left service in the city, I felt I had a lot of knowledge about the community, and particularly about the neighborhoods. The one quality that I did not see in any other councilmember was a real understanding of what’s important to the neighborhoods. That had been where my focus was for many years. I brought that to council many times.

I brought an understanding of the challenges of an operational budget.

I accomplished my goal. I brought that awareness of neighborhoods, and understanding that what it takes to run the city is very complicated.

At some point, you should move on to the next level and do something different. I was comfortable with six years. It was a sweet spot for me. It was time to give others a chance to run the city.

What’s next?

I don’t know, truly. When you’re involved in service to a community, the commitment can be almost overwhelming. There’s more to do than any one person could do. You have to prioritize, but you want to do a lot.

You step up to the plate.

There were times I had to tell people no, because of scheduling or commitments. I’ve had to say no to things I wanted to do.

I’m incredibly proud to have been part of this city. It’s very rewarding to do service. I worry whether that’s a value that’s not as prominent in social values now as it has been. I’ve had tremendous opportunities, seen wonderful things, I’ve had a great life, and it’s all been based on service. To not think of that is missing something valuable.

My wife and I have been all about service. We raised great kids, lived in a great community, had success, and didn’t do it in business. We did it strictly from a service orientation, and I hope other people consider that.

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Cernanec looks back and forward Former District 3 councilmember, mayor shares thoughts after loss

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

District 3 Littleton City Councilmember Phil Cernanec lost his re-election bid to newcomer Carol Fey in a contentious race. Cernanec was first elected to council in 2009, and was re-elected and appointed mayor in 2013.

We caught up with Cernanec, a retired financial planner, after he wrapped up one of his regular community bike rides.

What do you feel you accomplished?

I look back on a lot over eight years on council. (Former City Councilmember) Bruce Stahlman and I said we would take on economic development, and the council gave us a budget of zero. We worked with the DU Graduate School of Marketing. They looked at our communication technology, and that has cascaded into much more lively engagement of the citizenry and website updates.

That was a catalyst for some of the outreach we did, such as Coffee with Council and the Meet Greet & Eats. We weren’t just sitting at City Center waiting for people to come talk to us. We got out into the neighborhoods.

I really enjoyed the National Night Out and HOA meetings. I think I had

over a thousand conversations with people over a cup of coffee. I hope everyone felt heeded at least. I suppose there’s a difference between being heard and being heeded.

We increased the activCernanec ity around grants so we had more dollars to look at specific items, such as dealing with our light rail stations and transit oriented development. We set the stage for a study of Santa Fe Drive that can lead to grants to deal with congestion.

Getting local cities and counties together to talk to CDOT is one of the things we’re positioned for, but that will require attention going forward.

We have good relationships with Douglas and Jefferson counties. A lot of our traffic congestion is people passing through the city. These are regional issues.

The look that we’ve taken at housing has helped us identify important issues. What’s going to be done with it is up to the new council. I think what we did as far as outreach and citizens and business surveys was constructive in helping us prioritize.

Commissioning a rewrite of the comprehensive plan is a good step. Folks have been surprised by the processes and standards. We need a vision and a rewrite of our comprehensive plan together with the codes and ordinances and land use. The next step is significant public engagement, and that’s a

challenge no matter what jurisdiction you talk with. But done well and done right, it produces good results and a broader understanding of the issues before the city.

What was challenging or surprising?

I was challenged by the speed it takes from policy being set to implementation. Being in a position to look for immediate results was challenging.

Folks tend to think things get done by council snapping its fingers. That’s not how civics operate in Colorado.

Anything you regret or feel you left unfinished?

The rewrite for the comprehensive plan, something I advocated early on, was conceptually supported by others but it took until this year for us to set aside budget dollars to look at that. The confluence of money set aside, staff in place, and interest on the council to take that to the next level are important. It’s likely there will be a gap between the capital budget and needs.

We never got around to grappling with that. It’ll be an interesting challenge for the next council.

Why’d you lose the election?

I think Carol (Fey) had a great strategy. She utilized and mobilized Democrats, and I’m a Republican. I’m not necessarily a Trumpite, but being identified with the Republican Party was a detriment on one side. There are folks on the other side that are upset

with change and growth and development. Council didn’t have control of all of that, but she attributed those activities to me and council. She’s advocated for property rights, but has stated a stance against other property rights, such as use by right.

It’s tough to get folks in the middle to come out in an off-cycle election. She didn’t leave me enough room in the middle.

What’s next?

No big decisions, at least until January, but I continue to serve as the chair for the Advisory Committee on Aging for the eight-county area. My wife Cathy and I are also members of Citizens for Space Exploration. We’ll be going to Washington in May. We’re both involved in a number of nonprofits. Any bigger decisions will come later. I’ve been approached by a number of folks, but I’m taking a nice vacation next week and it’ll just be nice to spend time with my wife.

I never say I’ll never run again. I initially ran because I was asked. I’ll see what the climate is like. I love Littleton and have been involved and will continue to serve in different ways.

I’m involved in Rotary, and we’ll see where that goes. I have connections around the region as well. I’m one of those screwy people who’s actually been in all 64 counties in Colorado, but I don’t have any statewide aspirations at this time.

I’m excited about the new council.

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Sex-crime victims have allies in SANE nurses

Littleton Adventist among hospitals with program that helps provide healing, justice

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SANE/SAFE programs can be found around the state, from Durango to Fort Morgan, and at nine locations in the metro area, with Parker Adventist Hospital to be added in January: • Littleton Adventist Hospital • St. Anthony Hospital, Lakewood • St. Anthony Hospital, North Health, Westminster • St. Anthony Hospital, 84th Avenue location, Westminster • Denver Health Medical Center • Porter Adventist Hospital, Denver • Medical Center of Aurora • UCHealth Aurora • Children’s Hospital Colorado, Aurora

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Jennifer Bishara often meets people on the worst day of their lives.

Bishara, a nurse, is the director of the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner/Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner program — or SANE/SAFE — for Littleton Adventist Hospital. She’s liable to be paged any time of day or night to meet with sex-assault victims, and to conduct a thorough evidence-gathering examination that could spell the difference between locking up sexual predators or watching them walk free.

In an era in which politicians, entertainers and business leaders are facing waves of accusations of sexual misconduct, Bishara and her colleagues want to get the word out that victims of sex assault can expect skilled and loving help from experienced professionals.

“When a patient comes in this room, they’ve had something taken from them,” Bishara said, sitting in a small examination room. “We give them their dignity and control back.”

The program also cares for victims of domestic violence and strangulation, and is beginning to branch out into elder abuse and child abuse.

The program has its origins in the 1970s, as forensic evidence collection commenced a sea change in how sex crimes were prosecuted. Today the program, overseen by the International Association of Forensic Nurses, is present in nearly 30 hospitals statewide — and soon expanding to Parker Adventist Hospital.

Treatment and options When victims arrive at the hospital, staff page a SANE/ SAFE nurse, who arrives within 45 minutes, regardless of the time, 365 days a year. Nurses must obtain explicit, informed consent from victims, who then provide a detailed account of the assault, Bishara said. They are then given a meticulous physical exam, in which nurses take swabs of physical evidence on the victims’ body, and use a device called a colposcope — essentially an oversized microscope — to examine and

this, I started feeling like everyone was a rapist. We see the worst of society — the absolute worst. It’s a sisterhood, and we help each other stay resilient.”

Nurse Jennifer Bishara, left, performs a strangling action on a mannequin head — named “Liz” — that she and nurse Stacy Hobson, right, use to ask strangulation victims to demonstrate how their attacker assaulted them. Bishara and Hobson are trained SANE/SAFE nurses, who work with victims of sexual assault and domestic violence.

DAVID GILBERT photograph injuries.

The examination also provides treatment for infection and pregnancy prevention.

Victims are also connected with The Blue Bench, a Denverbased sex assault victims advocacy group, as well as other resources. Nurses ensure that each victim has a safe place to go after the examination.

Victims are not required to report the assault to law enforcement, though Bishara encourages it. Regardless, the forensic evidence and statement of the victim are collected and assigned a serial number and maintained under strict security, so that if the victim decides to pursue charges at a later date, the evidence remains intact and admissible in court. SANE/SAFE nurses routinely testify in criminal cases.

Victims can come in up to five days after an assault, though Bishara said the sooner the better, as evidence degrades with every passing hour.

Catching offenders Evidence collected in a SANE/SAFE examination can be crucial to convicting sexual predators, said Chris Gallo, chief deputy district attorney for Colorado’s 18th Judicial District, which covers Arapahoe, Douglas, Lincoln and Elbert counties.

“Robberies can be caught on camera,” said Gallo, who heads the district’s Special Victims’ Unit, which prosecutes sex crimes and crimes against children. “Homicides have bullets

and guns and people willing to testify. With sex assault, however, we have a crime that occurs often between two people behind closed doors. The victim often feels shame and embarrassment. The fact that there’s a trained professional who can collect whatever small amount of evidence could exist to prosecute a sexual assault is fantastic. Without that, we’re back to circumstantial evidence and the credibility of witnesses.”

Sex crimes occupy a dark niche in the world of criminal prosecution, Gallo said, because society has long held a distrust of accusers — a distrust Gallo said he sees waning.

“It’s gratifying to see the support for people who disclose they’ve been abused, and I say it’s about freakin’ time,” Gallo said. “Supporting programs like SAFE/SANE goes a long way toward furthering that goal.”

Doctors, too, rely on the expertise of SANE/SAFE nurses to address an otherwise difficult scenario.

“Sexual assault examinations are very time-dependent, and very time-consuming,” said Dr. Matt Brougham, an emergency physician at Littleton Adventist and the medical director for the South Metro SANE/SAFE Program. “It can take two to three hours to do it right, and that’s very hard for emergency practitioners. Also, it’s vital that the evidence be handled properly, because a good defense attorney can find ways to get evidence thrown

out. This way, there are no mistakes.”

In hospitals without SANE/ SAFE care, sexual-assault victims may wait for hours to be treated, Brougham said.

“These are very emotionally charged situations, and people may walk if they can’t get this care,” Brougham said. “This is a great benefit to the community, and it’s hard to practice in a community where this isn’t available.”

Impact on practitioners Seeing sexual predators thrown in prison based on the testimony of SANE/SAFE nurses is rewarding, said nurse Stacy Hobson, who has worked in the program for 10 years.

“It’s greatly gratifying,” said Hobson, who has testified in more than 30 cases.

“Sometimes our evidence is so impeccable they just take a plea deal.”

Hobson has the distinction of being among the longer-lasting nurses in the program, which can take an emotional toll on its practitioners.

“I have healthy boundaries,” Hobson said. “I’m good about not taking on vicarious trauma.”

The nurses in the program look out for one another, and help keep each other from getting overwhelmed, said Bishara, the program director.

“Detailed accounts of assaults can be traumatizing for nurses,” Bishara said. “If I have a particularly bad case, I dream about it all night. I have five kids. When I started doing

Bigger picture Bishara said that while she’s grateful to be able to help victims, she’d like to see society do a better job of addressing the causes of sexual assault rather than just treating the symptoms.

“Sex assault starts with the culture,” Bishara said. “It’s about teaching sons about inappropriate touching and violence. I’ve got four sons — I tell them if a girl’s been drinking, hands off.”

Sexual assault is less about sexual gratification and more about power, dominance and humiliation, Bishara said, adding that she’s beginning to see more men report assaults, too.

Their suffering can be acute.

“Women are trained and conditioned to avoid sex assault, but men are not,” Bishara said.

“I see more outward devastation from men.”

Regardless of identity, victims can expect a safe place and a wealth of resources and options in a SANE/SAFE facility, Hobson said.

“We start by believing you,” Hobson said. “I won’t force you to report. I just want you to come in.”

Bishara takes issue with elements of sexual assault nomenclature.

“I hate the word ‘victim,’” Bishara said. “I prefer the word ‘survivor.’ They’re being victimized out there, but here, they leave as survivors.”

Bishara’s survivors often leave her exam room on a path to healing, she said.

“We’re told not to hug them, but a lot of times, they hug us,” Bishara said. “It seems very cathartic to them. We tell them that this happened and it’s terrible, but it doesn’t have to define you. You can be more and you can be better. ”

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Judy Roush, left, works on a stocking with Levi, 12, at Highline Place while Shiloh House community liaison Kathy McShane looks on. “I love when the kids visit,” Roush said. “Normally it’s pretty boring around here, but I get to see them smile and we get to be busy together.” PHOTOS BY DAVID GILBERT

Young and old bond over stockings

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Holidays can bring people together who might otherwise never meet.

A gaggle of youngsters from Shiloh House, a residential treatment facility for youths who have suffered abuse and neglect, visited Highline Place, a residential memory care community at 6767 South Broadway in Littleton, on Nov. 30 to decorate stockings that will be stuffed with goodies and redistributed to

Stockings are lined up before being decorated at Highline Place during a visit by young people from Shiloh House.

the Shiloh House kids.

“Our residents love to give back,” said Jodi Cornman, community relations director for Highline Place. “Even though they may be impaired memory-wise, it just gives them such a good feeling to do this for the kids.”

The cross-generational feeling is mutual, said River, 12.

“It’s fun to come hang out with these kind of people,” River said. “It’s not the decorating I like, it’s that I get to know these people and that I get to hang out with them.”

Elaine Kottler, right, chats with River, 12. “These people are super cool and nice,” River said during the visit to Highline Place by young people from Shiloh House.

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FIRE FROM PAGE 2

“How do you go to your voters and say, ‘Hey I’ve got a solution for better service at 10 mills for the next four or five years,’ when you’ve got a 9.25 sitting out there?”

The scales were tipped for LFPD earlier this year when Littleton City Council initially rejected a plan to merge the city’s fire dispatch services with South Metro, Gardner said. LFPD and Highlands Ranch sought mediation with the city over that decision, saying the plan’s proposed cost savings and increased level of service made it a no-brainer.

Though the city eventually relented and approved the merger, “the damage was done,” Gardner said. “It was a big slap in the face. To be discounted like that accelerated things and made us feel we’re on our own here.”

Highlands Ranch officials echoed LFPD, saying that merging with South Metro offers a level of financial sustainability and quality of service — as well as predictable governance — that they feel Littleton can’t offer.

“Finances are the key thing,” said Highlands Ranch Metro District board member Carolyn Schierholz. “We’re stewards of public money and we’ve got to

Littleton Fire Protection District Board of Directors member Jim Albee, left, and Board President Keith Gardner discuss their position at a meeting of the fire partners on Nov. 30.

DAVID GILBERT spend it wisely.”

Schierholz said when she started on the board a decade ago, Highlands Ranch was spending $6 million a year on fire protection. Today she said the number is closer to $9 million without a decrease in response times. South Metro, on the other hand, is offering a fixed rate for the foreseeable future, she said, adding that South Metro also offers a higher-rated service, with an Insurance Service Office rating of 1, compared to Littleton’s 2 — which may translate into a lower property tax rate for businesses.

Schierholz brought up a concept that emerged time and again in the meeting: economies of scale. South Metro’s

size means it can more quickly respond to large-scale emergencies or a variety of simultaneous incidents, she said.

“When 70 to 80 percent of our calls are medical, every second counts,” Schierholz said.

“Same with a house burning down.”

Unified theory Representatives of the partners eagerly invited Littleton to join them in a wholesale merger with South Metro — something that might need to be approved by city voters.

During a special election in May, residents of the LFPD area and Highlands Ranch will decide whether South Metro can expand its boundaries to cover them. The City of Little-

ton might need to participate in a similar election to join South Metro.

If Littleton decides to stick it out alone, it could find itself too small to function safely, Schierholz said.

“With two or three stations, you can’t respond to a nursing home fire,” Schierholz said.

“You just can’t. And you can’t depend on your neighbors to pick you up every time you trip. I hate to say it, but we’re playing with lives here.”

Littleton Fire Rescue Chief Chris Armstrong threw his support behind the merger proposal.

“At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter what patch the firefighters wear, what truck they ride, or who cuts their paycheck,” Armstrong said.

“They want to provide the best service they can, and they know right now they’re not.

Our resources are strained and our call volume is going up. Smaller departments just can’t compete with economies of scale.”

Littleton residents could be on the hook for costs above South Metro’s 9.25 mill levy offer if the city decided to stick it out alone, according to rough preliminary scenarios prepared by Littleton Finance Director Tiffany Hooten and presented at a city council study session on Nov. 28, with mill levies rising as high as 16 under a scenario that retains

EMS service, to just shy of 10 under a bare-bones austerity scenario.

The firefighters themselves are overwhelmingly in favor of a wholesale merger, said Joel Heinemann, president of the Littleton firefighters’ union.

“This is an opportunity,” Heinemann said. “The firefighters’ association members have unanimously voted to approve moving toward unification. We hope the city is part of it.”

Littleton City Council members kept their cards close to the vest at the Nov. 30 meeting, with Carol Fey and Peggy Cole saying they needed to see more analysis and information on various scenarios before they endorsed a course of action.

Karina Elrod did not attend the meeting.

“We need to vet our numbers out more,” said Littleton Mayor Debbie Brinkman. “We haven’t run down the options. We have fewer options now than we had prior.”

Highlands Ranch Metro District board member Mark Dickerson was resolute.

“You have an easy sell to constituents,” Dickerson said to Brinkman. “You have to have good fire protection. The voters have to have their input. But when it gets down to it, do you have the sufficient resources left to provide the services you promised? I don’t see it. What choice do you have?”

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Marijuana money and education in Denver metro schools Pot-tax revenue accounts for 1 percent of total state education funding

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Jefferson County Public Schools is hiring six more social-emotional counselors for 14 elementary schools.

Douglas County School District has one additional school counselor at each of its nine middle schools.

Littleton Public Schools can start a new program on substance abuse prevention.

And, in Adams 12 Five Star Schools, there’s a new bullying prevention program.

The school districts can thank state marijuana sales for the extra boost to mental health, counseling, dropout and other programs that help students socially and behaviorally.

School officials say they are glad to have the additional money — regardless of its source — for programs they otherwise couldn’t fund.

“Marijuana in Colorado is a done deal,” said Connie Bouwman, deputy superintendent of Littleton Public Schools. “The voters have clearly spoken. That being the case, we have a responsibility to continue to educate our students on the effects of alcohol and drugs. The dollars we receive from our

ABOUT THE TAXES How is marijuana taxed?

Excise taxes: Colorado levies a 15 percent excise tax on wholesale marijuana, which is the product before it is sold to customers.

Sales taxes: The state also imposes a 15 percent sales tax on retail marijuana as well as the regular 2.9 percent sales tax on retail and medical marijuana. Local jurisdictions may levy their own sales taxes.

How much money comes to the Colorado Department of Education from marijuana taxes?

In 2015-16, marijuana tax revenue for the Colorado Department of Education was $86.3 million. That number dropped to $54.2 million in 2016-17, but increased to $90.3 million in 2017-18. However, to put that into perspective, the marijuana tax revenue from 2017-18 was roughly 1.6 percent of the state’s K-12 education budget of $5.6 billion.

Source: Colorado Department of Education portion of the marijuana tax fund two substance abuse specialists to help us further our educational efforts.”

In 2012, Colorado voters approved Amendment 64 that allowed adults 21 and older to consume or possess marijuana and required the state to set up a regulatory structure for the retail marijuana industry. That amendment,

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New Denver Water rates go into effect March 1 Most customers will see a monthly increase of $2.25 or less in 2018 STAFF REPORT

Essential upgrades and new projects to keep Denver Water’s system running smoothly will be paid for with rate changes adopted Nov. 15 by the Denver Board of Water Commissioners.

The new rates take effect March 1, and most Denver residents will see increases of about $2.25 or less if they use water the same as they did in 2017, according to the board.

The multi-year projects driving the rate increase include construction of a water treatment plant, installation of an 8.5-mile water pipeline to replace two pipelines built in the 1930s and 1950s, expansion of Gross Reservoir to provide a more reliable future water supply, construction of a water quality lab, and replacement or repairs on water pipes. Denver Water’s five-year, $125 billion capital plan identifies 143 major projects.

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Customers’ water bills include a fixed charge, which helps ensure more stable revenue for Denver Water, along with a volume rate. The fixed charge is tied to meter size and will increase in 2018 by about $3.50 for most residential customers. To help offset the fixed monthly charge, the charge per 1,000 gallons for many customers will see a small decrease.

Denver Water’s rate structure includes a three-tiered charge for water use. Indoor water use is charged at the lowest rate. Essential indoor use is determined by averaging the monthly water use on bills dated from January through March. Water use above that average is charged at a higher price.

Individual water bills will depend on how much water a customer uses and whether the customer lives in Denver or is served by one of 66 suburban distributors under contract with Denver Water. The Denver City Charter requires that suburban customers pay the full cost of service, plus an additional amount.

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These days, a press conference is more like a guess conference QUIET DESPERATION

Craig Marshall Smith

T

he story goes that Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil.

In Rosedale, Mississippi.

In exchange for musical genius.

(Tommy Johnson’s character in the film “Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?” is an allusion to that contract.)

What would you ask for in exchange for your soul?

Fame, fancy cars, and big cigars? To be forever young? A significant weight loss?

Or maybe six figures and a na-

tional spotlight for four years?

Would you be willing to stand in front of a hundred people, and a national television audience, and say with conviction, “All men are created equal’ has been widely misinterpreted”?

That blue is red and night is day and denial is a river in Egypt?

The ability to contour a fact into a new fact is something to behold.

In fiction it’s called “believable lies.”

I am a big believer in believable

lies, but only the harmless kind.

Humor is based in rearranging commonly held beliefs.

Steven Wright said, “A lot of people are afraid of heights. Not me, I’m afraid of widths.”

I once told a class that Monet and Manet were the same man.

Some of them believed me.

It was a reminder that people in a position of authority can convince some people of almost anything.

When I attended umpire school, I was told over and over to “sell”

t s t the call, even if I wasn’t certain. o Never, ever say, “Out?” w I had to say “Out” with the p belief that I was right, no matter what.

I was never told, however, to choose sides, and influence the outcome on behalf of the team I had chosen.

It’s possible to believe in someone who is wrong most of the time, whose allegations are refutable, who does far more harm t t SEE SMITH, P13 w t b p t c c m c r 1 a b

Instead of putting down last year, try building up next year

t t t is usually at this time of the year, or maybe even sooner, that we hear someone t we know say something like, “I am so glad t m this year is coming to an end.” i Or, “I can’t wait for the year to be over so I b can start fresh again next a WINNING year.” I actually overheard c someone say that on last New WORDS Year’s Eve they had a really c h bad feeling about 2017 and then sure enough it had been. p And in their words, “It has been the year from hell.”

Oh my goodness, there is no doubt that we can look back on these past 11 months, or any prior year for that matter and find war, violence, politiMichael Norton cal unrest, unhealthy rivalries, divorce, death, heartache, disease, natural disasters, tragedies and more horrific events and situations than we know what to do with. And it’s no wonder that at this time of the year, or maybe even sooner, many people are looking for an escape route into next year.

But here’s the thing, if we go looking for the bad in life, we will certainly find bad things. If we look for the good, we will also find the good.

We should never put our blinders on when it comes to reality. Now that works both ways, doesn’t it?

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GUEST COLUMN

Mike Coffman

merica has not overhauled its tax code system since 1986. Changing the tax code is challenging due to the complex impacts it can have on both our personal finances and businesses.

While tax reform is not easy, the House last month took on this challenge and passed H.R. 1, the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.” HR 1 will reform, simplify and modernize our current tax system. I believe such tax reform is a must to grow our economy, create more jobs and raise wages.

For me, the process started with two simple questions: What would tax reform mean for

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As a former small business owner myself, I understand the hurdles small businesses face and the challenges many go through just to keep their doors open.

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SMITH FROM PAGE 12

than good, and convert all of it, every speck, into a convincing defense. And to do it in the moment, extemporaneously, and to make doubters and those who question you seem like nincompoops.

It’s a sight to behold.

“Yesterday he said a 6 was a 9, and

COFFMAN FROM PAGE 12

One of the biggest challenges facing them is the onerously high income tax rates small business owners pay when they become successful. Under the current tax system, most small business owners “pass through” the profits of their business as personal taxable income. If the business is successful, those small business profits can be taxed at the highest individual marginal tax rate, which is 39.6 percent. Capping these small business rates at 25 percent (the lowest since 1931) will give small business owners an incentive to continue to grow their businesses.

For the hard-working middle class, the bill that cleared the House calls for the doubling of the standard deduction to $12,000 per individual and to $24,000 per married couple. This means far fewer people will need to itemize to file their taxes, saving them both time and money. It also includes an additional $600 in child care tax credit, bringing the total to $1,600 per child. This increase in the credit will help relieve some of the financial pressure on working parents.

NORTON FROM PAGE 12

I mean when people use that expression, they are usually referring to putting blinders on so we ignore the bad things happening around us or uncomfortable situations we are trying to avoid.

So the other side then is this, that we also shouldn’t put blinders on to ignore all the good and positive that is happening all around us as well.

Instead of finding an escape route into next year to quickly move away from our trouble spots, what if we looked to build upon our brightest moments and use this past year as our launching pad into next year? Even if we had only one bright spot, and I would bet that we could find more if we really tried.

Success begets success, good is a force multiplier, a positive attitude fans the flames of inspiration. The only thing that negativity does or that looking for the bad accomplishes is that they bring the fire extinguisher to the party of opportunity.

If we proclaimed last year, before the New Year even started, that it was going to be a bad year, then of course that is what we would have strived to prove out. We placed our stake of

now you’re telling me that I listened to his statement when I was upside down?”

“That’s right.”

I am not sure what it would take to get me to say something that was disingenuous, that I knew was wrongminded, might be hurtful, was intellectually broken, and make it sound like fair goods.

Someone up there wouldn’t like it.

My father. My father never misled me. He never promised me that he was

going to have someone else build and pay for a swimming pool.

He never told me that he knew American history when he didn’t. He never chased skirts. He never turned his errors into triumphs, and, most of all, he was never boastful.

His kind of clarity is AWOL in America right now. I have no plans, however, to walk the streets with a lamp during the day, looking for an honest man.

I guess I am too old for that, and

resigned, and exasperated.

The silver lining is this: I appreciate some people far more than I did before last November, and I appreciate some things — like good music, good art, and good literature — far more than I did before last November.

What would you ask for in exchange for your soul?

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

He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

The legislation will also help middleclass families by bringing back the jobs lost to other countries when U.S. corporations have moved overseas due to our nation’s corporate tax system.

Our corporate tax code pushes business overseas through a combination of two factors. The first is that, at 35 percent, our corporate rate is now the highest in the industrialized world, and secondly, we are unique among our international competitors who don’t tax overseas profits when they re-enter their country. U.S.-based companies today pay taxes to both the host country and to the IRS when bringing their profits back to invest in our economy — at a 35 percent rate. The net result is that U.S. corporations not only have been incorporating in other countries, but those that are still U.S.based are keeping their profits overseas. In both cases these businesses reinvest their profits overseas instead of bringing profits back to help build a stronger U.S. economy. Corporate profits aren’t just about benefiting the wealthy; middle-class families rely on these publicly traded corporations for their tax-deferred retirement savings (i.e., 401K) as well as defined benefit pension funds like PERA. No doubt, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office

(CBO), this legislation, without factoring in any economic growth, is projected to add $1.5 trillion to the debt over the next 10 years. However, the same CBO has stated that each 0.4 percent in economic growth will generate $1 trillion in tax revenues to the federal government over that same time period. The economy has already moved from 2 percent to over 3 percent growth due to a reduction in regulatory burdens and in anticipation of tax reform. With tax reform, I believe we can have sustained economic growth

that will not only help pay down the debt but provide increased opportunities for American small businesses, workers and their families in Colorado and in communities all across America.

The time to strengthen our community and its economy with a fair and simpler tax code is now.

U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman, R-Aurora, represents Colorado’s 6th Congressional District, which includes Aurora, Centennial, Littleton and Highlands Ranch, among other areas.

negativity in the ground and by God, come hell or high water, we are going to make sure it’s bad for us and everyone else.

Let’s turn that around and proclaim that the New Year will be filled with abundance, overflowing with opportunity, abundant in hope and encouragement, and topped off with a year full of loving relationships.

And should we use 2017 as our launching pad and make that proclamation, will we not stand up and strive to prove that out as well? I bet we would. And I bet you, you reading this column right now, you would too.

So how about you? Have you gotten caught up in the bad things that happened last year and are 100 percent focused on those?

Or are you looking at what you did accomplish in the past 12 months and have a plan to build upon each success?

Either way I would love to hear all of your stories at gotonorton@gmail. com. And when we can forget the escape route and start building our launching pad, it really will be a better than good week.

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

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Joanne Faith Windherst Christensen

Joanne Faith Windherst Christensen (84) passed away Nov 25, 2017. She was born in Huron, S. Dakota to parents Lyle and Lois Windherst, (deceased). She was married to Milroy (Chris) Christensen, (deceased), with whom she had five children Cathy (Jose) Solano, Mike (Miladine) Christensen, Judy Christensen, Scott Christensen, and Susan (Paul) Christensen. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, along with a sister, and many nieces and nephews.

Joanne lived in Littleton, CO for more than 60 years. During that time, she worked for Jewel Tea GOODMAN

Home Shopping Center and retired from the State of Colorado, Dept. of Revenue, as a Senior Revenue Agent after 40 years of service and from the Credit Union of Colorado Board of Directors after 26 years. Joanne was also a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Littleton.

A Celebration of Life was held from 11 a.m. to 1:00 p. m., Wednesday, December 6th, at the Englewood Elks Club. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to an Alzheimer Foundation in Joanne’s memory.

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for families all over the metro area.

“We’re the Rocky Mountain region’s largest lighting event, with most of our 60 acres lit up, as well as 130 animated animal sculptures,” said Sean Anderson-Vie, public relations manager with the zoo.

hen Chris Coleman’s mother shelved her acting dreams to be a mom, she started doing theater programs in the family’s local Southern Baptist church. That’s where Coleman first discovered the magic of the theater while he was growing up.

So, you might say he’s been training for his new position as the artistic director of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts’ Theatre COMING his entire life.

ATTRACTIONS Company “Digital entertainment and screens have become so ubiquitous that they’ve exhausted their ability to fascinate us,” Coleman said. “Theater is an antidote to that because it’s human. Instead of staying close to the surface, it invites to go deeper.”

Coleman is the fourth Clarke Reader person to have this title in the company’s nearly 40 years, and will join the company in May. Until then, he will work with managing director Charles Varin and associate artistic directors Nataki Garrett and Charlie Miller to finalize the 2018-19 season.

Before coming to Denver, Coleman served as artistic director of Portland Center Stage for the past 17 years, where be developed seasons that blended classic, modern and new works, as well as a playwrights’ festival, education programs and community events.

Of its world premieres, 52 have gone on to play on more than 115 stages across the country and internationally.

As artistic director, he will oversee programming of the company’s eight- to 10-play season of shows; the annual Colorado New Play Summit, and the experimental works of Off-Center. Additionally, the Theatre Company provides artistic and production support for select productions by DCPA Cabaret and DCPA Education.

“I like the focus Denver has on community,” he said. “There’s so much to work with here, and I’m excited to understand what’s possible on these stages.”

When he was first getting started, Coleman co-founded and was artistic director at Actors Express in Atlanta, a company he co-founded in the basement of an old church in 1988. This experience taught him about the theater world, and running a business — both skills that have proven useful over and over in his career.

Now he’s ready to bring his talents to the Denver theater world.

“I’m most excited about making work in these rooms,” he said. “I’ve never felt more strongly about the ability of art to impact audiences and the world.”

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For the first year, Chatfield Farms in Littleton will be home to Santa’s Village, featuring Mr. and Mrs. Claus, as well as live reindeer. Below, the Denver Botanic Gardens’ York Street location features thousands of lights and is a popular spot for families, as well as for couples to get engaged.

PHOTOS BY SCOTT DRESSEL-MARTIN/COURTESY OF DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS

Shining a

light on the season

Zoo, botanic gardens, downtown offer holiday beauty

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Even though Grace Ramírez is a Denver native and works for the City of Denver, it’s still a thrill to see downtown and the Denver City and County Building all lit up for the season.

“It’s been part of our family tradition for years,” said Ramírez, senior adviser for community affairs.

“It’s a touchstone for a lot of families, and even though the lights are different every year, we have decorations we use every time. People have their favorites, which they are on the lookout for.”

During the holiday season, Denver and surrounding cities have for years lit up the night with flashing and twinkling lights, music and family fun. All visitors need is a coat.

The holiday lights at the Denver City and County Building have been a feature of the holidays since 1932, though its roots go back to 1919.

The Denver Zoo’s annual Zoo Lights is entering its 27th year, and the Denver Botanic Gardens has hosted Blossoms of Light at its York Street Garden for 29 years, while the facility’s Chatfield Farms location has played host to lights for nine years — first as Trail of Lights, and this year as Santa’s Village.

Because of this, each has become part of the season

The Denver Zoo’s 60 acres are full of lights and animated animal sculptures during Zoo Lights, which runs through Dec. 31.

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LIGHTS

AREA LIGHT DISPLAYS

Blossoms of Light Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver Lights on display through Jan. 1 5 to 9 p.m.

Purchase tickets in advance at to ensure entry at www.botanicgardens.org

FROM PAGE 14

“People really take in all the different animals, which is great, because a lot of detail goes into the sculptures.”

Beyond providing terrific holiday atmosphere, there are some unique activities available for visitors:

Denver City and County Building 1437 Bannock St., Denver Lights on display until Jan. 21 5:45 to 10:45 p.m.

Pop the question in a winter wonderland The lights at places like the zoo and the Blossoms of Lights top most home displays, which makes them the perfect places to get engaged.

The zoo sees plenty of engagements, Anderson-Vie said, and Blossoms was the site of so many that it started an engagement package.

“For people who want to propose, they can buy one of these, which provides them an hour to set up on the Green Roof, on top of our Offshoots Café,” said Erin Bird, communications manager at the Denver Botanic Gardens. “They can bring champagne up there and up to three guests to celebrate with them.”

Holiday’s Evening on the Littleton Museum Farms 6028 S Gallup St, Littleton, CO 80120 Dec. 10 5:30-8 p.m. Dec. 10 Will feature candlelight and bonfires

Interacting with the light The challenge with traditional activities is bringing people back with something new, and this year visitors will get to interact with the lights in different ways.

The lights at the Denver City and County Building are synced to a music show, which begins at 5:30 and 6:45 p.m. Those looking to get even more hands-on can volunteer to actually switch the lights on.

At Blossoms of Light, there’s an interactive light display set up in the theater that features a large field of sound-reactive, animated LED lights. As Bird explains, the lights react to the tones of voice and of drums.

But the biggest change is at Chatfield Farms, where the Trail of Lights and its country approach has been replaced with a North Pole theme.

“Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there, and we’ll even have live reindeer,” Bird said. “Tickets also get you hayride, and we have a Christmas cinema set up as well.”

No matter where one looks, a chance for holiday traditions old and new.

READER FROM PAGE 14

A night of magick at the MCA , We’re drawing near to the winter solstice, so why not get in touch with your metaphysical side at the Museum of Contemporary Art’s Black Sheep Friday: Let’s Get Metaphysical event from 5 to 9 p.m. at the museum, 1485 Delgany St. Attendees will have the chance to make their own sigils — a symbol believed to have magical powers — and practice chaos magick — a contemporary magical practice which emphasizes the pragmatic use of belief systems and adds in original or created belief

as visitors stroll through the historic farms. Music, snacks and Santa.

Tickets in advance at Littleton Museum and Bemis Library.

A Hudson Christmas Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton 5:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 8, 9, 10 and nightly Dec. 15 to 31 The model train will be decorated, a giant Christmas tree will dazzle, as will countless evergreen trees. Walk through a lighted tunnel, enjoy reflections in the pond and shining snowflakes. Hot drinks, sweet treats and gift items are available and, of course, Santa is on hand to greet visitors. Tickets available at hudsongardens.org or at the door.

Santa’s Village at Chatfield Farms 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton Lights on display Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 24 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Purchase tickets in advance at to ensure entry www.botanicgardens.org Zoo Lights Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St., Denver Lights on display through Dec. 31 5:30 to 9 p.m.

Dec. 1 to 31 Purchase tickets in advance at to ensure entry at www.denverzoo.org

Downtown show stretches back to 1919 wiring and colored bulbs and strung them around the building.

The story of the Denver City and County Building’s lights began in 1919 when John Malpiede changed the white globes in Civic Center to red and green and twined some evergreen branches around the decorations. Then in 1920, the first Christmas tree was erected in Civic Center.

The City and County of Denver municipal government moved to its current location in 1932, and the tradition of lighting the building the Friday after Thanksgiving continued.

Malpiede eventually convinced Denver Mayor Ben Stapleton in 1926 that city hall, then located at 14th and Larimer streets, should be decorated for the holidays. Stapleton gave him $400 for equipment and decorations that year, and with that money Malpiede and four city electrical inspectors bought

A crew of six to eight people begins putting up lights in mid-October. In 2009, the city installed approximately 585 LED permanent light fixtures on the building and more than 2,000 feet of LED rope lights are used. Approximately five miles of electric wiring is utilized for the entire project.

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The free event includes music from local cover band 90s Til Dawn, who will play music from some of the decade’s biggest bands, including Green Day, Nirvana, Blink-182, Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Foo Fighters. The evening also features

Remember John Lennon through songs John Lennon’s life was tragically cut short when he was shot and killed on Dec. 8, 1980, and for the past two decades, Denver’s Mercury Café has honored the musician and The Beatles with a special performance.

From 2-5 p.m. Dec. 10, Beatlemaniacs can attend the 20th Beatles and John Lennon Memorial SingAlong concert at the café, 2199 California St. Lyric sheets will be provided, and attendees can also grab an organic bite between songs. Go to www.mercurycafe.com.

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ichigan” is one of seven paintings named for states by artist Craig Marshall Smith, a Highlands Ranch resident and a Colorado Community Media columnist. They will hang in the handsome Museum Outdoor Arts Atrium Gallery through March 30 SONYA’S at the Englewood SAMPLER Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, second floor. They serve as a prelude to “Intersecting Formations,” a collection of collaborative and individual works by 12 artists with whom Smith has a history: as mentor, student or Sonya Ellingboe “artist he admires.”

Smith has been Artist in Residence at MOA since mid-August, painting and organizing the 2018 exhibit. The Atrium is open whenever the building is open and there is no admission fee.

Advent Evensong The Chancel Choir at Littleton United Methodist Church will be joined by other church choirs and violinist Alexander Raab at 7 p.m.

Dec. 10, in a Christmas concert of music by Gjello, Todd, Knecht, Huish and others in the church sanctuary, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Dona-

tions will support the community meal, Break Bread.

Fielder at castle Colorado photographer John Fielder will offer a musical presentation of images from his new book, “A Colorado Winter” on Dec. 14 at the beautifully decorated Cherokee Ranch and Castle, 6113 Daniels Park Road, Sedalia, where his handsome books and calendars will be for sale, with a percentage going to the foundation.

His presentation will be at 7 p.m., with tours scheduled at 5:45 and 6:15 p.m. A reception with Fielder begins at 5:30 p.m. with light refreshments, cash bar, book and calendar sales.

Tickets for the event cost $35 per person, available online: cherokeeranch.tunestub.com/event. cfm?cart&id+271565.

Bells at Bemis The mellow Smithtonian Handbell Ensemble will appear at 3 p.m. on Dec. 9 at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton, playing traditional and holiday favorites. Free.

Denver Art Museum The Denver Art Museum’s Hamilton Building is now open seven days a week, while the North (Ponti) Building is closed for renovation — and is a nice destination for holiday excursions with family and friends.

“Her Paris: Women Artists of the Age of Impressionism” is on view until Jan. 14 (special ticketing.)

New exhibits include “Linking Asia: Art, Trade and Devotion” and “Eyes On: Xiaoze Xie.” The latter two are included in general admission, free for 18 and younger.

Also of interest: “Stampede: Animals in Art,” showcasing over 300 objects from the DAM collection.

The museum is at 13th Avenue and Broadway in downtown Denver. Denverartmuseum.org.

Fine Art Market and more …

The annual Fine Art Market Show and Sale at the Arvada Center offers a fine location to find special gifts through Dec. 17.

Also: the Aces Show and Sale of works by ceramics students and instructors is open. Hours: 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays and Mondays; noon to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursdays. Free admission, open to the public, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, Arvadacenter.org.

Stories on Stage “Making Merry,” the annual holiday program by Stories on Stage, will feature actor Jamie Horton reading from “Wind in the Willows.”

Geree Hinshaw and Anthony Adu will also read, with music by Gary Grundei, at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at the

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From holiday ice shows to winter break camps, South Suburban offers many ways to celebrate the season.

Children ages 5-12 can make gifts from nature for their friends and family. They will use materials from South Platte Park to create ornaments, frames and more during the Little Elves Holiday Workshop at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Dec. 9. South Platte Park is at 3000 W. Carson Drive, Littleton.

If you have a golfer on your holiday gift list, check out the golf appreciation sale at the Lone Tree Golf Club and Hotel, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd., Lone Tree. Sale lasts from 4-7 p.m. Dec. 14.

Admission is free, and food and drink specials are offered.

Ice skaters skate to traditional holiday music and Santa makes an appearance at the holiday ice shows at the South Suburban Ice Arena and Family Sports Ice Arena. Admission to the shows is free, and canned food donations for Food Bank

of the Rockies are accepted. Show times are 6 p.m. Dec. 15 and 3:15 p.m. Dec. 16 at South Suburban Ice Arena, 6580 S. Vine St., Centennial; and 3:30 p.m. Dec. 17 at Family Sports Ice Arena, 6901 S. Peoria St., Centennial.

Skate with Santa at 7 p.m. Dec. 15 after the ice show at the South Suburban Ice Arena. Public skate admission rates apply. Santa also will stop by for skating at 2:15 p.m. Dec. 16 at both ice arenas, and at 2:15 p.m. Dec. 17 at Family Sports Ice Arena.

Families can get into the spirit together with the Polar Party at 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Dec. 16 at the Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle, Lone Tree. Activities include a family-friendly obstacle course, craft activities and an opportunity to take a photo with Santa.

This is not a drop-off activity; children must be accompanied by an adult.

Students looking for something to do over their winter break have a number of options. A winter break gymnastics camp is offered Dec. 26 at the Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University

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Winter break adventure camp at Family Sports Center keeps kids busy with activities such as the eXerGame Zone, ice skating, climbing wall, laser tag and more. Morning and afternoon snacks and lunch are included in fee. Camp open to kids in kindergarten through age 10. Camp runs from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 26-29, and Jan. 2-5.

Those looking to explore the outdoors can check out the winter break nature camp at Carson Nature Center. Kids play games, take hikes and learn through nature-based activities. Open to ages 6-10, camp runs from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 26-29.

Artists can explore clay, drawing, painting, printmaking and mixed media at the winter break art camp Dec. 27 at the Lone Tree Recreation Center. Camp open to ages 6-122, and is offered Dec. 27-29 — at 9 a.m. and again at 1 p.m.

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locally built robotic lander destined for Mars is almost ready to take off, and engineers at Lockheed Martin Space Systems are excited to watch it

leave.

The InSight Mars lander was largely built at Lockheed’s Waterton Canyon campus, as part of a joint effort between NASA and a host of international agencies. The lander, scheduled to set down on the Red Planet in November 2018, will use a seismometer and a soil probe to study the interior of the planet.

The hope is that better data about Mars’ core will lead to a better understanding of planetary formation, said Stu Spath, InSight’s program manager.

“The problem is that Earth is a little too active to conduct these kind of precise experiments,” Spath said. “On Mars we’ll be able to detect information about the planet’s interior from the reverberation of meteorite impacts.”

The lander was originally intended to launch last year, but problems with vacuum seals on the scientific instruments forced a delay. With the problems resolved, InSight should be ready to blast off in May, which is the next time the planets align in a way that’s conducive to interplanetary travel.

Scott Daniels, the program’s assembly test and launch operations manager, is cautiously optimistic.

“It takes a million things to go right, but only one thing to go wrong,” Daniels said. “We take nothing for granted.”

Engineers inspect the InSight lander, which should set foot on Mars in about a year.

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Most of the school programs are supported by four grant programs in the Marijuana Tax Cash Fund, which focus on bullying prevention, behavioral health, early literacy and drop out prevention.

The School Health Professional grant has awarded the most money from all Marijuana Tax Cash Fund grants, distributing $16.5 million during the life of the grant program.

Littleton was one of 36 school districts to receive money from the most recent distributionof this grant, which at $11.9 million accounted for the largest amount from the Marijuana Tax Cash Fund.

“These specialists provide training for school staff and help coordinate prevention activities,” said Diane Leiker, director of communications for Littleton Public Schools. “They also provide education, assessment, case management and treatment referrals for LPS students and families.”

Jeffco schools was also one of those recipients, receiving $825,164, an amount it will get annually for two more years depending on funding availability.

Those grant dollars will pay for social-emotional counselors at 14 elementary schools that feed into Jefferson, Wheat Ridge and Lakewood high schools — the communities within the district that are closest to areas that allow retail sale of marijuana.

“Early, consistent intervention

is critical to student physical and emotional health,” said Kevin Carroll, chief student success officer for Jeffco schools. “As educators we understand and value that the social and emotional well-being of our students, as well as their physical health, directly impacts their ability to fully access learning opportunities. We are very excited to have this additional support for Jeffco kids.”

The district’s Office of Student Services also was able to hire a student support coordinator to lead substance abuse prevention efforts.

“The goal is to really focus on prevention, building relationships with kids and practicing social-emotional skills early and often,” said Erin Sullivan, Jeffco schools’ social-emotional learning coordinator, who also wrote the grant.

The Douglas County School District was also awarded three-year funding totaling $2.44 million from the Health Professional Grant, which will add one full-time counselor for prevention at each of the district’s nine middle schools. These counselors will focus on substance use and mental health prevention.

“I think it’s wonderful to have someone dedicated to really getting ahead of the problems and doing prevention work,” said Zac Hess, director for health, wellness and prevention for DCSD. “We know from research that’s the best way to combat it. What we hope is that it’s less intervention, less putting out fires, because we’re preventing the fires from being started in the first place.”

Of all the districts applying for the Health Professional Grant funding,

Denver Public Schools — the largest district in the state — has landed the most money, logging $2.78 million from 2016 to 2020.

Other districts, such as Cherry Creek Schools, Mapleton Public Schools —which includes parts of Denver, Westminster, Northglenn and Commerce City — and Adams 12 Five Star are also using money from the Marijuana Cash Fund to fight bullying, prevent at-risk kids from dropping out of school and bolster literacy.

The $74,000 that Adams 12 received from the Bullying Prevention and Education Grant will go to professional development, parent education nights and the purchase of a Buddy bench at Westgate Community School, a charter school.

“The CDE Bullying Prevention and Education Grant has given us a framework, structures and a toolbox to enact real, sustainable change in our school and larger community,” said Amanda Novak, dean of culture for Westgate Community School. “Our students feel empowered to speak out and stand up for themselves and others in the face of disrespect and bullying. Our community knows how to access support and resources, and there is an honest dedication to creating a positive and safe school.”

Jeffco will spend its three-year $607,447 grant from the Student Re-engagement fund — the largest amount awarded in the metro area —to focus on mentoring, social-emotional strategies, credit recovery and case management in five schools.

With money from the same pro-

gram, School District 27J, which has schools in Thornton, Brighton and Commerce City, will focus on supporting students in its Career Readiness Certificate Program where students can acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate in combination with a GED diploma.

“The Career Readiness Certificate Program allows students who are significantly older and have so few credits accumulated that it would be challenging for them to earn a traditional high school diploma prior to turning 21,” said Innovations and Options Principal Kenlyn Newman, with School District 27J. Mapleton Public Schools and Denver Public Schools are also addressing student re-engagement strategies with the grant money. By implementing programs at five schools that focus on improving academic intervention and improving attendance and behavior.

Jeffco and Englewood schools are the only two districts in the metro area using grant money for early literacy programs.

The Early Literacy Grant will bring more than a half million dollars into Clayton Elementary in Englewood over the next three years to specifically address literacy instruction.

“Our Early Literacy Grant has allowed our staff to engage students in rigorous learning aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards and 21st Century Skills,” said Jenny Buster, principal of Clayton Elementary.

“Through the use of evidence-based instructional resources and pedagogy, we are able to target the needs of all learners.”

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Exhibit shares memories from students’ trip to England Arapahoe, Colorado Mesa joined forces as 16 travelers made overseas journey

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In May, 16 Arapahoe Community College and Colorado Mesa University students headed across the pond to England for a 12-day art-making journey to record impressions of architecture, art, food and culture — individual visions of scenes both ancient and contemporary, according to Trish Sangelo, ACC program coordinator. “London is very much a blend of old and new,” Sangelo said. “Brick and glass exist side by side, the new reflecting the old, offering an inspiring contrast for artists.”

Those memories are now being shared in an exhibit at ACC’s Littleton campus.

The travelers visited, recorded and photographed scenes dating to ancient Roman occupation, as well as cuttingedge modern — plus the British Museum; street scenes; the Warner Brothers Harry Potter Studio; a cruise on the Thames River …

Other spots with visual and intellectual appeal included Cardiff Castle, Roman Baths, the Tower of London,

IF YOU GO “THROUGH THE EYE OF A LENS,” the exhibit of photography and collaborative works by ACC and Colorado Mesa University students, runs through Jan. 11 in the Colorado Gallery of the Arts, in the Annex at the Littleton ACC campus, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, with a reception from 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 7. ACC will be closed Dec. 25 to Jan. 1. Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and until 7 p.m. on Tuesdays. Contact Trish Sangelo for information about the program at TrishSangelo@arapahoe.edu.

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The group watched the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace and participated in the Aardman Animation Workshops (“Wallace and Gromit”) and the Dr. Who Experience.

“The Study Abroad Program provides a variety of for-credit international courses, fostering intercultural understanding through the study of art. These classes allow students to immerse themselves in a global experience, providing them with a different perspective on culture, theory, history, art, architecture and the economy,” Sangelo adds.

She also said that 49 art students are going to Japan next June. We’ll look forward to that exhibit!

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• “A Christmas Carol” is at the Stage Theatre, Denver Center for the Performing Arts, through Dec. 24. The DCPA is at 14th and Champa streets in downtown Denver. Tickets: $47-$97.

The elaborate, traditional production is here. Denvercenter.org, 303-893-4100.

• “Santaland Diaries,” by Joe Mantello, based on David Sedaris’ short story, runs through Dec. 24, starring Michael Bouchard. Jones Theatre at the Denver Center complex, 14th and Champa streets, downtown Denver.

Staged by Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company. Note: mature language — 16 and over. Tickets: denvercenter.org, 303-893-4100.

• “Elf the Musical” is at the Buell Theatre, also at the Denver Center at 14th and Champa streets in downtown Denver, through Dec. 17. Suitable for all ages. Tickets start at $25, 303-8934100, denvercenter.org.

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‘Tangled, The Musical’ Auditions: 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12 at Spotlight Performing Arts Center, 6328 E. County Line Road, Highlands Ranch. Ages 3-9 years.

Call 720-44-DANCE or go to www. spotlightperformers.com.

Seussical, The Musical: 7:30 p.m.

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 30 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Show at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 10. No show on Dec. 24. Go to townhallartscenter. org/seussical.

ART

Lego Maniacs: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at the Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. School-aged children, come in and create!

Parents welcome too. Call 303762-2560.

Little Elves Holiday Workshop: 10-11:30 a.m., noon to 1:30 p.m. and 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 at South Platte Park, 3000 W. Carson Drive, Littleton. Make gifts from nature, including ornaments, frames and more. For ages 5-12.

Go to https://www.ssprd.org and search Little Elves Holiday Workshop in the catalog.

Quilting: An American Tradition: 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13 at Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. Jeananne Wright, a nationally-known quilt historian, will share about the evolution of quilt making from the 1800s to present day. Go to arapahoelibraries.org.

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Wilson Phillips: 7:30-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Go to http://parkerarts.org/ Littleton Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Madison Suh, 11-year-old piano prodigy, will perform Mozart Concerto No. 21. Get tickets online at www.littletonsymphony. org.

Christmas: Ancient to Modern: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, and 2 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 9 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch.

Freewill offering will be taken.

Contact 303-794-2683 or Mark

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this week’s TOP FIVE Alexander Raab. Admission is free. Donations from a love-offering will go support the community meal Break Bread.

Go to www.littletonumc. org.

Parker Christmas Carriage Parade: noon Saturday, Dec. 9 on Mainstreet in downtown Parker. Holiday farmers’ market, petting zoo, pony rides, ice sculpting and visits with Santa. Go to http://www. parkeronline.org/826/ Christmas-CarriageParade.

Harplanders: 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 at the Englewood Public Library. Reading Circle and live performances by the Colorado Celtic Harp Society. Go to http://www.englewoodgov.org/inside-city-hall/city-departments/library.

Christmas Concert: Advent Evensong: 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. The Chancel Choir of Littleton UMC will be joined by the church’s children’s choir and high-school ensemble, along with pianist Kathy Forsberg and special guest, violinist

Zwilling mzwilling@gostandrew. com.

Classical Holiday Music: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Join Active Minds in discovering some of the holiday’s most beautiful and timeless melodies. Call 303791-7323 or go to www.dcl.org to register.

Winter Music Recital: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 at Tagawa Gardens, 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial. Local students and their teachers from Douglas Elbert Music Teachers Association perform.

Smithtonian Handbell Ensemble Concert: 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 at the Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton.

Call 303-7953961.

Tanya Tucker: 7:30-9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Go to http://parkerarts.org/ Do You Hear What I Hear?

Laughter and Light Holiday Concert: 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd. in Highlands Ranch. Presented by the Denver Gay Men’s Chorus and a brass quartet. Tickets available at DGMC.org.

History Comes Alive: Alexander Hamilton: 2-3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial.

Spend an hour with Alexander Hamilton, through historical interpreter Hal Bidlack, who will bring this self-made man to life. Bring your questions to this interactive event. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

Nutcracker of Parker: 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14 to Sunday, Dec. 17, and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 16-17 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Colorado School of Dance performs.

Go to http://parkerarts.org/2019/Shows-Events

Christmas Concert and Silent Auction: 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 10 at Front Range Christian School, Performing Arts Center, 6657 W. Ottawa Ave., Littleton. Benefits Aggie’s Baby Home in Uganda. Contact aggiesbabyhome@gmail.com or go to www.aggiesbabyhome. wordpress.org.

Seasonal Sounds: The Smithtonian Handbell Ensemble: 7-8 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 11 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Go to arapahoelibraries.org.

Nutcracker in Concert: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16 at Englewood High School, Fisher Auditorium, 3800 S. Logan St., Englewood.

Conductor talk at 6:45 p.m. Call 303-781-1892 or go to www.arapahoe-phil.org for tickets and information.

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Topic Tuesday: Christmas in Yellowstone: 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. See how animals celebrate in a winter wonderland in the film “Christmas in Yellowstone.” Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

EVENTS

Holiday Open House: 2-4 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 9 at Castlewood Library, 6739 S. Uinta St., Centennial. Drop by for crafts for kids, tech demos for the grown-ups and cookies for all. Get in the spirit with a live performance of holiday music on the harp from 2:30-3:30 pm. More info: arapahoelibraries.org.

Holiday’s Evening at the Museum: 5:30-8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. Tickets on sale at the museum or the Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Call 303-795-3950.

Santa’s New Village, 3-D Magic: open through Dec. 24 in the Dillard’s Court at Park Meadows.

Walk inside an oversized Christmas tree featuring 3-D lights that transform into gingerbread men, candy canes, snowmen and more, then share wishes with St. Nick. Pick up glasses at Santa’s Village, the gift wrap station or select vendors in Park Meadows.

Go to https://www.parkmeadows.com for hours and other details.

Santa’s Village: Fridays to Sundays through Dec 24 at Chatfield Farms, 8500 W. Deer Creek

Canyon Road, Littleton. Replaces Trail of Lights. Admission includes a hayride, short holiday movies at Santa’s Cinema, live reindeer, crafts with Mrs. Claus, pictures with Santa and craft vendors in Santa’s workshop. Food and beverages may be purchased. Go to https://www.botanicgardens. org/chatfield-farms A Hudson Christmas: 5-8 p.m. select evenings through Dec. 31 at Hudson Gardens and Event Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Outdoor holiday walking tour. Share Christmas wishes with Santa; take a photo on Santa’s sleigh. Tickets available at www.altitudetickets.com, or in person on event nights. Go to www.hudsongardens.org.

HEALTH

Gluten Free Baking: Easy Sweet and Savory Recipes: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12 at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

EDUCATION

English Conversation Circle: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 in the Altenbach Room at the Englewood Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Conversation in a casual, inclusive atmosphere. Beginning and Intermediate English language learners.

Web-Based Video Production: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11 at Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. Learn how to shoot and edit video using web-based software. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

Take a Bite of the Big Apple: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12 at Tattered Cover, Aspen Grove Shopping Center, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. There’s no place quite like New York City.

Join Active Minds in exploring the city’s past and present, as well as the important people and places that have shaped the city. Call 303-470-7050.

Iceland: 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13 at RiverPointe, 5225 S. Prince St., Littleton. Join Active Minds for a review of Iceland’s history and explore some of the characteristics of the country that make it unique among the countries of the world. Call 303-797-0600 to RSVP. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.

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Littleton senior Justin Cutter goes up to take a jump shot during the Nov. 29 game against Arvada. Cutter led the Lions in scoring with 30 points as Littleton won the season opener, 79-40.

PHOTOS BY TOM MUNDS

Littleton boys win basketball opener Lions kick off season with 79-40 home victory over Arvada

BY BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Littleton’s boys basketball team gave the home fans a lot to cheer about as they controlled the tempo of play from the opening tipoff to the final buzzer while besting Arvada in the season opener on Nov. 29.

“We are excited about this group and what they can do. We have quick guards, bigger guys to help us on the boards, plus a couple guys who will help us who transferred to Littleton last year and had to wait until this season to join us,” Coach Ryan Fletcher said. “We are a veteran team. We are excited about the guys we have on the roster and the way we are playing as a team. I think this will be a turnaround year for us.”

He said the Lions will push the pace at both ends of the court and the whole game plan starts with defense.

“We will apply full-court pressure to cause havoc and turnovers that will get our offense going,” he said. “On offense we will run the floor looking to go to the basket but we also can hit our outside shots.”

The Lions applied full-court defensive pressure from the opening tipoff. Littleton took the lead 10-9 midway through the first quarter and led 24-11 going into the second quarter, but Arvada rallied and cut Littleton’s lead by halftime. But the second half belonged to the Lions. Their defense produced turnovers and the Lions turned most of those turnovers into points as they went on to win the game, 79-40.

“We pushed the pace at both ends of the floor and that made a difference for us,” Fletcher said after the game.

“We had a lot of guys taking the floor with the varsity for the first time. I think it took them a little time to settle down but they did. I am proud of how they played and this

Point guard Jason Levy drives to the hoop for Littleton despite the efforts of Arvada defenders Leo DeHerrera, 23, and Quintin Terry, 34, during the Nov. 29 season opener for both teams.

The Lions controlled the tempo of the game as they won 79-40. is a great way to start the season.”

Justin Cutter was the leading scorer for the Lions with 30 points, which included seven baskets from three-point range. Teammate Liam MacDonald helped the Lions cause with 17 points.

Cutter said it was a good game for the team and for him.

“We played strong defense and did it well,” he said. “On offense we moved the ball around, worked our plays and scored points.”

Cutter, who transferred to Littleton from ThunderRidge High School, said one of his strengths is his outside shooting. He added that he is working on also scoring by driving to the basket.

Littleton continues non-league play as the Lions were scheduled to face three opponents as they take part in the Dec. 6-9 Spartan Invitational Tournament at Berthoud High School. The Lions also will play a road game against crosstown rival Heritage on Dec. 12.

he veracity of preseason basketball polls is often ridiculed.

Yes, polls mean little, since a lot will change during the season.

Polls are speculative, especially the preseason ones, and teams still have to prove themselves during games.

Teams seldom win OVERTIME by reputation alone.

Still, polls are interesting and popular.

CHSAANow.com released its preseason basketball polls Nov. 27 and there were plenty of area teams ranked Jim Benton in the Top 10.

Rock Canyon, buoyed by the return of its dynamic backcourt of Sam Masten and Tyson Gilbert plus three other returning regulars, was top-ranked in Class 5A. The Jaguars were state semifinalists last season.

Golden has seven seniors back from the 2017 state runners-up and the Demons were ranked No. 1 in the preseason 4A boys poll. The Demons lost to Valor Christian in the 2017 state title contest.

ThunderRidge, a semifinal team last season, was fifth in the 5A rankings and Chaparral eighth. Holy Family was fifth and Valor eighth in the first poll of the season.

Faith Christian, the Class 3A runner-up last season, was second and Lutheran eighth in the boys preseason poll.

Cherry Creek, a semifinalist a year ago, was second-ranked in the preseason Class 5A girls poll, with 2017 runner-up Lakewood fourth, Highlands Ranch fifth, Ralston Valley sixth, Horizon seventh and Castle View 10th. In the Class 4A preseason girls poll, Golden was fourth, Valor seventh, D’Evelyn eighth and Holy Family ninth. Lutheran was seventhranked in the 3A girls poll and Faith Christian 10th.

Polls are a source for debate all during the season. Coaches and players often say they don’t pay attention but almost everybody knows about teams that are ranked. One of the favorite chants for students is `overrated’ when a top-ranked team is struggling.

Ryan Casey oversees CHSAANow. com and summed up the attractiveness of polls that always create conversation.

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Kilponen, Montoya are softball standouts

Valor, Douglas County athletes are saluted for their pitching, playing prowess

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Ali Kilponen stepped up as a team leader. Abbey Montoya took over at shortstop and both had stellar softball seasons.

Kilponen, a senior at Valor Christian, and Douglas County senior Montoya were named the 2017 Colorado Community Media South Metro Pitcher and Player of the Year respectively.

It was the third straight season Kilponen earned South Metro Pitcher of the Year honors.

Kilponen, who pitched Valor to three state Class 4A title as a freshman, sophomore, and junior, compiled state-leading figures this season with a 0.42 earned run average, 273 batters struck out in 134 innings pitched, 22 wins and seven nohitters. Plus she hit .466.

“The two things that really stand out besides the stats were her leadership and mentor-

Valor Christian’s Ali Kilponen is the Colorado Community Media South Metro Pitcher of the Year.

PHOTO BY PAUL DISALVO ship,” said Eagles coach Dave Atencio. “We lost five kids from last year’s team and we only had four kids coming back from the three-peat title teams.

We started four kids that were playing junior varsity last year and the other one was a freshman.

“She was the only senior and it was incredible for her to take on the leadership role and mentor those kids.”

Kilponen, who signed a letter of intent with Louisiana State,

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had an 87-4 career record with a 0.55 ERA, 50 shutouts, 17 no-hitters, 998 strikeouts in 537 innings pitched and 67 walks.

“As odd it may sound, she was probably better overall this year pitching-wise than she was the previous three years,” added Atencio. “She is bigger, stronger and more experienced from three years of playing high school and club level.

“In her four years at Valor her overall record is incredible.

I’ve been doing this for 25 years

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where a team should be ranked, fine.

They are still talking about them. And the point is to have people talk about high school sports.”

“The polls are one of the most consistently read things on our website,” said Casey. “It’s about generating interest around high school sports. Polls make certain games, not more important, but bigger. It’s just like when you have two of the top-five teams playing, everybody knows. It doesn’t have any impact on post-season seeding ...

“In reality the coaches are right,” admitted Casey. “They (the polls) don’t really matter but what they do create a certain reality, create a visibility of certain teams in a certain sport and make people talk about them. The key with that is talk. If somebody doesn’t agree

Champion in Denver I remember years ago when working for the Rocky Mountain News that I was sent to Florida to cover the Daytona 500. At the time I wondered if the editors knew we lived in Denver, Colorado, and not Denver, North Carolina.

However, I discovered just how popular NASCAR racing is. Martin Truex Jr. and Furniture Row Racing have made the sport even more prevalent in Denver, Colorado this season.

Truex, driver of Furniture Row’s No. 78 Toyota, was in town Nov. 27 along with the NASCAR Monster Energy championship trophy.

Douglas County’s Abbey Montoya is the Colorado Community Media South Metro Player of the Year.

COURTESY PHOTO on the high school level and in my opinion she will go down as one of the greatest if not the greatest pitcher that has ever come out of Colorado.”

Montoya, who signed to play at Coastal Carolina, was a catcher for Douglas County but played shortstop in club softball. New Huskies coach Dane Craig played her at shortstop

He dominated the regular season for the only team operating west of the Mississippi but he still had to survive the season’s last race on Nov. 19 at Homestead Miami Speedway to win the season championship.

It was tense during the waning laps as Truex held off Kyle Busch, one of the four winner-take-all finalists, to secure the championship.

One of the coolest people during those closing laps was Golden resident Cole Pearn, who is Truex’s crew chief.

Pearn blocked out thoughts on a great season going to waste if Truex didn’t finish ahead of the other three finalists in NASCAR’s playoff format.

“We were really calm and tried to stay focused on what we needed to do and give Martin feedback of where Kyle was turning,” said Pearn. “I really didn’t feel

the entire high school season.

“I caught all three seasons before my senior season,” said Montoya. “I played some shortstop my junior year. Growing up I was always a catcher/ shortstop. During my club season I didn’t catch at all and wound up getting recruited as a middle infielder. I like shortstop way better. I was ready to play shortstop coming into high school ball after summer ball.”

Montoya led the Continental League with a .662 batting average, which ranked fourth among all Class 5A hitters. She was the league leader in runs scored with 32, stolen bases with 24 and on-base percentage at .685. She tied for first with 32 runs batted in and was second with a 1.140 slugging percentage.

“Things went pretty well,” said Montoya. “Going into the season with everything that went down, I was able to help lead the team and re-establish ourselves because we were kind of the underdog. I was just hoping to hit and field the ball as best as I could.”

She obviously hit well and also had a .924 field percentage with five errors in 66 total chances.

too much emotion until there was about two laps to go. I started to think it was possible and then when he crossed the checkered flag, it was surreal.”

Etc. Two teams from the Highlands Ranch Community Association finished first and second in the second-fourth grade division of the 2017 CARA Volleyball State Tournament held Nov. 4 at the Tony Grampsas gym in Golden. The Crushing Waves, coached by Brenda Chavez, took first and the Purple Crush, coached by Kelly Katsnelson, finished second.

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

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Senior serves up stellar season Ponderosa’s Ryan Neale is South Metro Boys Tennis Player of Year

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Ponderosa’s Ryan Neale is the Colorado Community Media South Metro Boys Tennis Player of the Year.

JIM BENTON season going 10-0 in the tough Continental League, going 3-1 at the Pueblo South tournament and going 3-1 in the state tournament to finish with an overall record of 16-2,” said Prosowski. “Ryan with his talent is all class and hard work.

“He would often be the first one to show up to practice, to warm up for matches and he really set a great example of what it takes to play such a high level of tennis.”

And he as an influence off the court too.

“He also stepped into the team dynamic quite well and earned the trust and respect of all his teammates,” added Prosowski. “It was an absolute pleasure to be his coach and I know he will do great things in the future.”

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Ryan Neale decided to play on Ponderosa’s boys tennis team this fall and the senior had a standout season.

He won the Region 5 tournament and finished third in the Class 5A state tournament on Oct. 12-14 at the Gates Tennis Center in Denver.

Neale suffered only his second loss of the season in the Class 5A state semifinals with a 6-1, 6-2 loss to eventual state champion Christian Holmes of Chatfield.

He came back to capture third place with a 6-2, 6-1 victory over Javier Valenzuela of Mountain Range.

Neale has been selected as the 2017 Colorado Community Media South Metro Boys Tennis Player of the Year.

“I was a little hurt that I lost in the semis,” confessed Neale. “I wanted to make it to the finals. I lost to Christian in the semis and he won the tournament so that made the loss hurt a little less. Overall the season was not too bad.”

It took a little persuasion before Neale decided to play high school tennis.

“It was an extreme pleasure having a player with the talent of Ryan playing for Ponderosa,” said Mustangs coach Steve Prosowski. “Ryan toyed with the idea of playing along with his good friend Henry Cox last season, but his tournament schedule and training in Texas was too much.

“This season he made the choice to play high school tennis, which was encouraged by his current teammates, myself and his parents.”

Neale was a success on the court for Ponderosa.

“Ryan had a hugely successful

THANKS for

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

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

Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0505-2017

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

On September 21, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) TODD M BAKER Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust August 11, 2010 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 27, 2010 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D0084014 Original Principal Amount $226,841.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $199,801.31

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 3, BLOCK 4, NOB HILL-FIRST FILING AMENDED, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 6801 S ALBION ST, CENTENNIAL, CO 80122-2177.

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, 01/17/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 11/23/2017 Last Publication: 12/21/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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

IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 09/21/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

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DATE: 09/21/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 7069990 Attorney File # 17-016584 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.: 0505-2017 First Publication: 11/23/2017 Last Publication: 12/21/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS CRS 38-38-111(2.5b)(3a,b,d)(5) PUBLIC TRUSTEE SALE NO. 0227-2017 To: Record Owner of the property as of the recording of the Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled. You are advised that there are overbid funds due you. This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust and Notice of Election and Demand: Name of Record Owner as evidenced on the Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled HIGH PLAINS PROPERTIES I Address of Record Owner as evidenced on the recorded instrument evidencing the owner's interest 4691 SOUTH DECATUR STREET #315, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110 Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 08, 1986 Recording Information R2619346 Book: 4642 Page: 540 Recording Date of Notice of Election and Demand May 02, 2017 Recording Information of Notice of Election and Demand D7049344 Legal Description of Property ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT 'A' AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. Street Address of Property 4691 S Decatur St 315, Englewood, CO 80110 NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS I sold at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on 8/23/17, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, to the highest and best bidder for cash, the real property described above. An overbid was realized from the sale and, unless the funds are claimed by the owner or other persons entitled thereto within six months from the date of sale, the funds due to you will be transferred to the general fund of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, or to the State Treasurer as part of the "Unclaimed Property Act", pursuant to Colorado law.

First Publication: 11/23/17 Last Publication: 12/21/17 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Date: 10/11/17 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Diana Springfield, Chief Deputy, for Public Trustee ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Unit No. 315, Building No. 300, CENTENNIAL CROSSING CONDOMINIUMS FORMERLY KNOWN AS SPENCER'S LANDING CONDOMINIUMS, in Accordance with Condominium Declaration Recorded on January 31, 1984 in Book 4077 at Page 237, and Restated in Instrument Recorded November 12, 1985 in Book 4596 at Page 505 and Map Recorded on January 31, 1984 in Book 72 at Pages 6 and 7 of the County of Arapahoe Records, State of Colorado.

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Public Trustees NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS CRS 38-38-111(2.5b)(3a,b,d)(5) PUBLIC TRUSTEE SALE NO. 0242-2017 To: Record Owner of the property as of the recording of the Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled. You are advised that there are overbid funds due you. This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust and Notice of Election and Demand: Name of Record Owner as evidenced on the Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled HIGH PLAINS PROPERTIES I Address of Record Owner as evidenced on the recorded instrument evidencing the owner's interest 4671 SOUTH DECATUR STREET #230, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110 Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 08, 1986 Recording Information R2619344 Book: 4642 Page: 534 Recording Date of Notice of Election and Demand May 10, 2017 Recording Information of Notice of Election and Demand D7052711 Legal Description of Property SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION Street Address of Property 4671 S Decatur St 230, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110 NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS I sold at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on 8/30/17, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, to the highest and best bidder for cash, the real property described above. An overbid was realized from the sale and, unless the funds are claimed by the owner or other persons entitled thereto within six months from the date of sale, the funds due to you will be transferred to the general fund of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, or to the State Treasurer as part of the "Unclaimed Property Act", pursuant to Colorado law.

First Publication: 11/30/17 Last Publication: 12/28/17 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Date: 10/3/17 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Diana Springfield, Chief Deputy, for Public Trustee ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 LEGAL DESCRIPTION UNIT NO. 230, BUILDING NO. 200, CENTENNIAL CROSSING CONDOMINIUMS FORMERLY KNOWN AS SPENCER'S LANDING CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION RECORDED ON JANUARY 31, 1984 IN BOOK 4077 AT PAGE 237, AND RESTATED IN INSTRUMENT RECORDED NOVEMBER 12, 1985 IN BOOK 4596 AT PAGE 505 AND MAP RECORDED ON JANUARY 31, 1984 IN BOOK 72 AT PAGES 6 AND 7 OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE RECORDS, STATE OF COLORADO. Legal Notice NO.: 0242-2017 First Publication: 11/30/17 Last Publication: 12/28/17 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0531-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 3, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Charlene J Hadynski Original Beneficiary(ies) Bank of America, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust April 25, 2013 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 08, 2013 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D3057287 Book: n/a Page: Original Principal Amount $77,900.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $72,240.92

On October 3, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

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DATE: 10/03/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

Original Grantor(s) Charlene J Hadynski The name, address, business telephone numOriginal Beneficiary(ies) ber and bar registration number of the Bank of America, N.A. attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the Current Holder of Evidence of Debt indebtedness is: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust David W Drake #43315 April 25, 2013 Scott D. Toebben #19011 County of Recording Miller &call Associates PC 216 16th To advertise yourRandall publicS. notices 303-566-4100 Arapahoe Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (720) Recording Date of Deed of Trust 259-6710 May 08, 2013 Attorney File # 17CO00334-1 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector D3057287 Book: n/a Page: and is attempting to collect a debt. Any informaOriginal Principal Amount tion provided may be used for that purpose. $77,900.00 Outstanding Principal Balance ©Public Trustees' Association $72,240.92 of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are Legal Notice NO.: 0531-2017 hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of First Publication: 12/7/2017 trust have been violated as follows: failure to Last Publication: 1/4/2018 pay principal and interest when due together Name of Publication: Littleton Independent with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0480-2017 FIRST LIEN. To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given LOT 40, BLOCK 3, ROUNDTREE PHASE I with regard to the following described Deed of DENVER TECHNICAL CENTER (AMENDED), Trust: ACCORDING TO THE MAP THEREOF FILED MAY 23, 1972 IN PLAT BOOK 22 AT PAGE 41 On September 5, 2017, the undersigned Public AND THE FIRST AMENDED DECLARATION Trustee caused the Notice of Election and OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, AND Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described RESTRICTIONS RECORDED FEBRUARY 26, below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe 1973 IN BOOK 2103 AT PAGE 599, COUNTY records.

OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Original Grantor(s) Also known by street and number as: BENJAMIN HAASE 5977 S Willow Way, Original Beneficiary(ies) Greenwood Village, CO 80111-5120.

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL NOMINEE FOR FIRST CALIFORNIA OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENMORTGAGE COMPANY CUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF Current Holder of Evidence of Debt TRUST. PINGORA LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust If applicable, a description of any changes to September 15, 2016 the deed of trust described in the notice of County of Recording election and demand pursuant to affidavit as Arapahoe allowed by statutes: C.R.S.§ 38-35-109(5) Recording Date of Deed of Trust LEGAL DESCRIPTION HAS BEEN September 20, 2016 CORRECTED BY SCRIVENER'S AFFIDAVIT Recording Information (Reception No. and/or RECORDED 09/13/2017 AT RECEPTION NO. Book/Page No.) D7104308 IN THE RECORDS OF ARAPAHOE D6105523 COUNTY. Original Principal Amount $331,705.00 NOTICE OF SALE Outstanding Principal Balance $329,541.65 The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will with all other payments provided for in the evidat public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, ence of debt secured by the deed of trust and 01/31/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County other violations thereof.

Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A highest and best bidder for cash, the said real FIRST LIEN. property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the LOT 11, BLOCK 13, SOUTHCREEK SUBDIVIpurpose of paying the indebtedness provided in SION, FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARsaid Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of APAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to Also known by street and number as: the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as 8147 S NORFOLK ST, ENGLEWOOD, CO provided by law.

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First Publication: 12/7/2017 Last Publication: 1/4/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 10/03/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: David 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 # 17CO00334-1 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

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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, 01/03/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 11/9/2017 Last Publication: 12/7/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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

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

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(CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COM7PLAINT December 7, 2017 WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS.

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

Public Trustees

Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 09/05/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

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

Public Trustees

Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov

Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Lauren Tew #45041 Nichole Williams #49611 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711

DATE: 09/05/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

Attorney File # 00000006967012 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

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

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

Eve Grina #43658 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 Holly Shilliday #24423 Courtney Wright #45482 Erin Robson #46557 Jennifer Rogers #34682

Legal Notice NO.: 0480-2017 First Publication: 11/9/2017 Last Publication: 12/7/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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, 01/03/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

Public Trustees

First Publication: 11/9/2017 Last Publication: 12/7/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov

LOTS 18-20, BLOCK 4, SOUTH BROADWAY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 3970 S LOGAN ST, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113.

Public Trustees

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, 01/03/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 11/9/2017 Last Publication: 12/7/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0484-2017

McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-17-780360-LL

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

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

On September 5, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

DATE: 09/12/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

Legal Notice NO.: 0484-2017 First Publication: 11/9/2017 Last Publication: 12/7/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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

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

Holly Ryan #32647 Toni M. Owan #30580 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 17-939-30144

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

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

DATE: 09/12/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

Original Grantor(s) Ladd D Trembly and Gail D Trembly Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust December 19, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 29, 2003 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B3273695 Original Principal Amount $185,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $137,001.59

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 17, BLOCK 3, SOUTHGLENN NINTH FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 7332 S Washington Cir, 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, 01/03/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 11/9/2017 Last Publication: 12/7/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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

IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0489-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 12, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) MICHAEL T PARRA AND MARGARET W PARRA Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLEY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST AS TRUSTEE FOR NORMANDY MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2017-1 Date of Deed of Trust July 12, 2007 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 09, 2007 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B7102830 Original Principal Amount $1,275,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $1,274,125.46 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 33, BLOCK 1, THE PRESERVE AT GREENWOOD VILLAGE FILING NO. 6, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 5771 S ASPEN CT, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, 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, 01/03/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0489-2017 First Publication: 11/9/2017 Last Publication: 12/7/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0490-2017

Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Lauren Tew #45041 Nichole Williams #49611 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000007005648

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

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

On September 12, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

Original Grantor(s) FRANCINE H SHADE Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company Date of Deed of Trust February 26, 2013 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 05, 2013 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D3027677 Original Principal Amount $367,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $169,785.00 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. LOTS 18-20, BLOCK 4, SOUTH BROADWAY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 3970 S LOGAN ST, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113.

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

Legal Notice NO.: 0490-2017 First Publication: 11/9/2017 Last Publication: 12/7/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0506-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 21, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) LEO B. HALL JR Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR SWBC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust May 30, 2012 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 05, 2012 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D2060161 Original Principal Amount $166,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $152,275.24 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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Original Principal Amount $166,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $152,275.24

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.

Public Trustees

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 20, BLOCK 2, VALLEY VIEW HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 3300 W MOUNTAIN ROAD, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110.

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

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/17/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 11/23/2017 Last Publication: 12/21/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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

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

DATE: 09/21/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

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

Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 7069990 Attorney File # 17-016611 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.: 0506-2017 First Publication: 11/23/2017 Last Publication: 12/21/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0510-2017

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

On September 21, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) RITA R. CRESCENTI Original Beneficiary(ies) PHM FINANCIAL INCORPORATED, DBA PROFESSIONAL HOME MORTGAGE Current Holder of Evidence of Debt DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Date of Deed of Trust April 08, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe

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Arapahoe records.

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Original Grantor(s) RITA R. CRESCENTI Original Beneficiary(ies) PHM FINANCIAL INCORPORATED, DBA PROFESSIONAL HOME MORTGAGE Current Holder of Evidence of Debt DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Date of Deed of Trust April 08, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 15, 2003 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B3079467 Original Principal Amount $154,700.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $103,948.56

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 24, BLOCK 16, SOUTHGLENN THIRD FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 6725 SOUTH MARION CIRCLE EAST, LITTLETON, CO 80122.

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

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/17/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 11/23/2017 Last Publication: 12/21/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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

IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 09/21/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Lauren Tew #45041 Nichole Williams #49611 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000006861363 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.: 0510-2017 First Publication: 11/23/2017 Last Publication: 12/21/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0512-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 21, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0512-2017

Public Trustees

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 21, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Matthew W. Nardell Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Universal Lending Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Date of Deed of Trust April 22, 2009 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 28, 2009 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B9042542 Original Principal Amount $166,920.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $144,972.50 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 28, JACKSON’S BROADWAY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 4200 S ELATI ST, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/17/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 11/23/2017 Last Publication: 12/21/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS.

Jennifer Rogers #34682 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-17-781691-LL

Public Trustees

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.: 0512-2017 First Publication: 11/23/2017 Last Publication: 12/21/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0526-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 28, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Randall R Scott and Dawn J Scott Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Metro Funding Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PROF-2013-S3 Legal Title Trust IV, by U.S. Bank National Association, as Legal Title Trustee Date of Deed of Trust August 05, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 18, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B5122733 Original Principal Amount $354,200.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $341,293.47 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 49, BLOCK 1, OVERLOOK AT PLATTE VALLEY, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 4401 W Jamison Pl, Littleton, CO 80120.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/24/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 11/30/2017 Last Publication: 12/28/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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

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

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

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

DATE: 09/21/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Eve Grina #43658 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 Holly Shilliday #24423 Courtney Wright #45482 Erin Robson #46557 Jennifer Rogers #34682 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-17-781691-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

Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 09/28/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 09/28/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

Public Trustees

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Deanna Lee Westfall #23449 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Weinstein & Riley, P.S. 11101 West 120th Ave., Suite 280, Broomfield, CO 80021 (303) 5398601 Attorney File # 47548550 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.: 0526-2017 First Publication: 11/30/2017 Last Publication: 12/28/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0539-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 4, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) DENISE M VANEPPS AND JEFFREY L. MORIARTY Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC Date of Deed of Trust November 06, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 19, 2003 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B3249853 Original Principal Amount $206,755.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $178,271.44 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 106, VILLA DEL SOL, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 4999 EAST PEAKVIEW AVENUE, 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, 01/31/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 12/7/2017 Last Publication: 1/4/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

SUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS.

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

Public Trustees

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

DATE: 10/04/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

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

Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 7069990 Attorney File # 17-016690 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.: 0539-2017 First Publication: 12/7/2017 Last Publication: 1/4/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0544-2017

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

On October 4, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) DOUGLASS A SPRINGER AND JESSICA L SPRINGER Original Beneficiary(ies) EDWARD JONES MORTGAGE, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust October 17, 2012 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 23, 2012 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D2121184 Original Principal Amount $216,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $193,914.44

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 10, BLOCK 70, CONSERVATORY SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 20933 E GIRARD DRIVE, AURORA, 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, 01/31/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 12/7/2017 Last Publication: 1/4/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF

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Case Number: 2017PR31123

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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;

Public Trustees

Name Changes

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

PUBLIC NOTICE

Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 10/04/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 7069990 Attorney File # 17-016418 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.: 0544-2017 First Publication: 12/7/2017 Last Publication: 1/4/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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

Littleton, Colorado 80120 In the Matter of the Petition of: Parent/ Petitioner: Carissa Esquibel For Minor Child: Peityn Burnett To Change the Child’s Name to: Peityn Esquibel Case Number: 17 C 101001 NOTICE TO NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT

BY PUBLICATION

Notice to: Matthew P. Burnett, non custodial parent.

Notice is given that a hearing is scheduled as follows: Date: December 27, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Location: Arapahoe County Court 1790 W. Littleton Blvd.

Littleton, Colorado 80120 For the purpose of requesting a change of name for Peityn Bailee Burnett 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 27, 2017 Legal Notice No.: 59826 First Publication: December 7, 2017 Last Publication: December 21, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on November 14, 2017, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Andrew Guia Stalanjan be changed to Andrew Guía Ballast Case No.: 17 C 100965 Shana Kloek By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 59772 First Publication: November 23, 2017 Last Publication: December 7, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on November 15, 2017, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Jason Anthoney Richardson be changed to Jason Anthoney Richardson Sr. Case No.: 17 C 100980 By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 59785 First Publication: November 23, 2017 Last Publication: December 7, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on November 16, 2017, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Fnu Helmi be changed to Helmi Bathhef Case No.: 2017 C 100984 J. Kaufmann By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 59801 First Publication: November 30, 2017 Last Publication: December 14, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on November 22, 2017, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Timmeka Jenee Dotson be changed to Timmeka Janee Dotson Case No.: 17 C 100995

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of the County of Arapahoe, Colorado on or before April 9, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Notice To Creditors

Thomas S. Ord Personal Representative 21511 East Union Ave. Aurora, CO 80015 Legal Notice No.: 59841 First Publication: December 7, 2017 Last Publication: December 21, 2017 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent

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 23, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Manuel Castro, Co-Personal Representative 14196 Creek Sand Court Eastvale, CA 92880 Elisa Castro, Co-Personal Representative 2786 Lyndale Ave. Pomona, CA 91768 Legal Notice No.: 59768 First Publication: November 23, 2017 Last Publication: December 7, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Rose Marie Navratil, aka Rose M. Navratil, aka Rose Navratil, Deceased Case Number: 2017PR31063 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 23, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Annette Marie Williams, Deceased Case Number: 2017PR31032

Notice To Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lisa Michelle Berlin, a/k/a Lisa M. Berlin, a/k/a Lisa Berlin, a/k/a Lisa Scramuzzo, a/k/a Lisa Gardner, a/k/a Lisa Jordan, Deceased Case Number: 2017PR31093 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 30, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Carol L. Milan Personal Representative 8576 Hogan Falls Circle Las Vegas, NV 89123 Legal Notice No.: 59811 First Publication: November 30, 2017 Last Publication: December 14, 2017 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ardis C. Ord, Deceased Case Number: 2017PR31123 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of the County of Arapahoe, Colorado on or before April 9, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Thomas S. Ord Personal Representative 21511 East Union Ave. Aurora, CO 80015

Legal Notice No.: 59790 First Publication: November 23, 2017 Last Publication: December 7, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

Legal Notice No.: 59769 First Publication: November 23, 2017 Last Publication: December 7, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No: 59829 First Publication: December 7, 2017 Last Publication: December 21, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Steven Bradford Williams Personal Representative 1200 Rockhurst Drive, Unit A Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of MARGARET A. BOEDEKER, a/k/a MARGARET G. BOEDEKER, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 31089

Legal Notice No: 59827 First Publication: December 7, 2017 Last Publication: December 21, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

By: J. Kaufmann, Deputy Clerk

Notice To Creditors

Public Notice

By: Kim Boswell, Deputy Clerk

The petition requests that the name of Ramel Trimar Brown be changed to Simone Luke Rayne Case No.: 2017 C 101002

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 30, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Maria Elena Tello, Deceased Case Number: 17 PR 31020

Andrea Lyn Wehrly Personal Representative c/o Katz, Look & Onorato, P.C. 1120 Lincoln St., Suite 1100 Denver, CO 80203

Public notice is given on November 28, 2017, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

a/k/a Marilyn Williams, Deceased Case Number: 2017PR31088

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of the County of Arapahoe, Colorado on or before March 23, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Rosalyn Hodge 6614 S. Little River Way Aurora, CO 80016 720-339-3695 rjhodge21@aol.com Legal Notice No.: 59770 First Publication: November 23, 2017 Last Publication: December 7, 2017 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Norma Jean Bilyeu, AKA Norma J. Bilyeu, Deceased Case Number: 2017PR31087 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 23, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. s/Tracy A. Tirey Tracy A. Tirey Tirey Law Firm LLC Attorney to the Personal Representative 12021 Pennsylvania St., Ste 103 Thornton, CO 80241 Legal Notice No.: 59786 First Publication: November 23, 2017 Last Publication: December 7, 2017 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Marilyn Smith Williams, a/k/a Marilyn S. Williams, a/k/a Lyn Williams, a/k/a M.S. Williams, a/k/a Marilyn Williams, Deceased Case Number: 2017PR31088 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 30, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Steven Bradford Williams Personal Representative 1200 Rockhurst Drive, Unit A

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

Kathleen M. O’Neil and Thomas O’Neil Co-Personal Representatives c/o Hall & Evans, LLC, 1001 17th Street, Suite 300 Denver, CO 80202 Legal Notice No.: 59805 First Publication: November 30, 2017 Last Publication: December 14, 2017 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of ELOISE MAY NICKOLS, Deceased Case Number: 2017PR326 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 2, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Neona J. Merritt c/o Zumalt & Sigler LLC, 1536 Cole Blvd., #330 Lakewood, CO 80401 Legal Notice No.: 59814 First Publication: November 30, 2017 Last Publication: December 14, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JOHN C. KOUDELKA, a/k/a JOHN KOUDELKA, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 31080 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 9, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

KENTON H. KUHLMAN, ATTORNEY FOR THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE 7851 S. ELATI ST., SUITE 202 LITTLETON CO 80120 Legal Notice No.: 59822 First Publication: December 7, 2017 Last Publication: December 21, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Marie W. McKechnie a/k/a Marie Walker McKechnie, Deceased Case Number: 17 PR 30942 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to: District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before April 7, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Helen Durany Personal Representative 1209 West Ridge Road Littleton, CO 80120 Legal Notice No.: 59840 First Publication: December 7, 2017 Last Publication: December 21, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jody R. McCollough, aka Jody Ray McCollough, and as Jody McCollough, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 31071 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 5, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Nancy Jo McCollough Personal Representative 936 S. Lansing Street Aurora, Colorado 80012 Legal Notice No: 59804 First Publication: November 30, 2017 Last Publication: December 14, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

The Independent - The Herald 33 Notice To Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Marilyn J. Mingee, Deceased Case Number: 17 PR 31105

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 30, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Michael W. Mingee Personal Representative 5770 S. Orleans Street Centennial, Colorado 80015 Legal Notice No: 59806 First Publication: November 30, 2017 Last Publication: December 14, 2017 Publisher: Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Michael Harold Morris, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 498

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 15, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kathleen C. Michaelson Personal Representative 8274 S. St. Paul Way Centennial, Colorado 80122 Legal Notice No: 59810 First Publication: November 30, 2017 Last Publication: December 14, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on November 24, 2017, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Keri Julianne Schmidt be changed to Prabha Devidasi Case No.: 17 C 100997 Shana Kloek By: Kim Boswell, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 59820 First Publication: December 7, 2017 Last Publication: December 21, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Louise Pfau Hawman, aka Louise P. Hawman, and/or Louise Hawman, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 31090

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 9, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Estate of Louise Pfau Hawman Craig Alan Johnston Personal Representative c/o Branaugh Law Offices, P.C. 8700 Ralston Road Arvada, Colorado 80002 Legal Notice No: 59821 First Publication: December 7, 2017 Last Publication: December 21, 2017 Publisher: Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Harold Paul Traver, aka Harold P. Traver, aka Harold Traver, Deceased Case Number: 2017 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 April 7, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Michael R. Traver Personal Representative c/o Katz, Look & Onorato, P.C. 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1100 Denver, Colorado 80203 Legal Notice No: 59825 First Publication: December 7, 2017 Last Publication: December 21, 2017 Publisher:Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Clarence Wilbur Watkins, Jr., aka Clarence W. Watkins, Jr., aka C.W. Watkins, Jr., aka Clarence W. Watkins, aka Bill Watkins, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 31101

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

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PUBLIC NOTICE 34 The Independent - The Herald NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Clarence Wilbur Watkins, Jr., aka Clarence W. Watkins, Jr., aka C.W. Watkins, Jr., aka Clarence W. Watkins, aka Bill Watkins, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 31101

WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS & PAYNE, LLP 8020 Shaffer Parkway, Suite 300 Littleton, CO 80127 Telephone: (303) 863-1870 Facsimile: (303) 863-1872

Notice To Creditors

Misc. Private Legals

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 9, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO CASE NO. 2017CV30958, DIV. 21

Virginia Susanna Watkins Personal Representative c/o Carla D. Little 15530 E. Bronco Parkway, Suite 300 Centennial, Colorado 80112 Legal Notice No: 59837 First Publication: December 7, 2017 Last Publication: December 21, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Richard L. Guiry, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 31115 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, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Sean L. Guiry Personal Representative c/o Katz, Look & Onorato, P.C. 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1100 Denver, Colorado 80203 Legal Notice No: 59839 First Publication: December 7, 2017 Last Publication: December 21, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO CASE NO.: 2016CV032816 DIVISION: 204

Plaintiff: STERLING HILLS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation v.

Defendants: C. KEVIN KELLOGG; AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; and CYNTHIA D. MARES as the PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to the Arapahoe County District Court’s Order for Default Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure dated August 19, 2017, and C.R.S. §38-38-101 et seq., by Sterling Hills Homeowners Association, Inc. (“Association”), the current holder of a statutory lien. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Sterling Hills, recorded with the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder on March 26, 1996, at Reception No. A6036267, as amended (“Declaration”). The Declaration, as recorded, establishes a lien for the benefit of Sterling Hills Homeowners Association, Inc., WHICH LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS legally described as follows: Lot 3, Block 5, Sterling Hills Subdivision Filing No. 6, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Also known by street number as: 20073 East Caspian Circle, Aurora, CO 80013-6286.

The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 A.M., on the 11th day of January, 2018, at the Sheriff's Office Administration Building, located at 13101 East Broncos Parkway in Centennial; telephone number 720-874-3850. At the sale, the Sheriff will sell the above described real property and improvements thereon to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in or 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.

The name, address, and telephone number of the attorney representing the Plaintiff is: Damien Bielli, #35256, Vial Fotheringham LLP, 12600 W. Colfax Ave. Ste. C200, Lakewood, CO 80215; telephone: 720-943-8811.

DATED at Arapahoe County, Colorado, this 10th day of October, 2017.

David C. Walcher Sheriff of Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Dep. Troy Waller, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 59522 First Publication: November 16, 2017 Last Publication: December 14, 2017 Published in: Littleton Independent 4 W. Dry Creek Cr. 100, Littleton, CO 80120

Public Notice

Plaintiff: HUNTER’S RUN CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation v.

Defendants: SPRING VALLEY PROPERTIES, LTD. COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to the Arapahoe County District Court’s Order for Entry of Default Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure dated June 28, 2017, and C.R.S. §38-38-101 et seq., by Hunter’s Run Condominium Association, Inc. (“Association”), the current holder of a statutory lien. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Hunter’s Run Condominium Association, Inc. Condominium Declaration recorded on July 3, 1984, at Reception number 2426225 (“Declaration”). The Declaration, as recorded, establishes a lien for the benefit of Hunter’s Run Condominium Association, Inc., WHICH LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS legally described as follows: Condominium Unit 201, Condominium Building H, Hunters Run Condominiums, Phase VI, according to the Condominium Map thereof, recorded on March 20, 1996 in Book 127, at Page 29, in the Records of the Office of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, Colorado, and as defined and described in the Condominium Declaration for Hunters Run Condominiums, recorded on July 5, 1984 in Book 4201 at Page 472 and Amended March 20, 1996 at Reception No. A6033383 and A603384, and Annexation recorded March 20,1996 at Reception No. A6033386, Together with the exclusive right to use Garage Space N/A, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Commonly known as 2575 South Syracuse Way H201, Denver, CO 80231-3839.

The Property being foreclosed is all of the property encumbered by the Association’s lien. You are advised that the parties liable thereon, the owner of the Property described above, or those with an interest in the subject property, may take appropriate and timely action under Colorado statutes. In order to be entitled to take advantage of any rights provided for under Colorado law, you must strictly comply and adhere to the provisions of the law.

The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 A.M., on the 4th day of January, 2018, at the Sheriff's Office Administration Building, located at 13101 East Broncos Parkway in Centennial; telephone number 720-874-3935. At the sale, the Sheriff will sell the above described real property and improvements thereon to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in or 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. The name, address, and telephone number of the attorney representing the Plaintiff is: Sean M. Wells, #40870, Vial Fotheringham LLP, 12600 W. Colfax Ave. Ste. C200, Lakewood, CO 80215; telephone: 720-943-8811.

DATED at Arapahoe County, Colorado, this 5th day of October, 2017.

David C. Walcher Sheriff of Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 59505 First Publication: November 9, 2017 Last Publication: December 7, 2017 Published in: Littleton Independent 4 West Dry Creek Circle. Suite 100 Littleton, CO 80120 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 Case Number: 2017CV30722: Plaintiff: YOSEMITE COURT CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation, Defendants: AZIMUTH TRADING, LLC; SUE SANDSTROM AS TREASURER FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) 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 Amended Order and Decree for Judicial Foreclosure entered on August 28, 2017 in the above titled action, I am ordered to sell certain real property as follows:

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Under an Amended Order and Decree for Judicial Foreclosure entered on August 28, 2017 in the above titled action, I am ordered to sell certain real property as follows: Original Lienee: Azimuth Trading, LLC Original Lienor: Yosemite Court Condominium Association, Inc.Current Holder of the evidence of debt: Yosemite Court Condominium Association, Inc. Date of Lien being foreclosed: December 22, 2015 Date of Recording of Lien being foreclosed: December 23, 2015 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Information: D5146044 Original Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness: $999.49 Outstanding Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness as of the date hereof: $16,921.60 Amount of Judgment entered August 28, 2017: $15,039.60 Description of property to be foreclosed: CONDOMINIUM UNIT 311, YOSEMITE COURT CONDOMINIUMS, TOGETHER WITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE PARKING SPACE 3 ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF, RECORDED JULY 8, 1999 AT RECEPTION NO. 9111746 IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR YOSEMITE COURT CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED JULY 8, 1999 AT RECEPTION NO. 9111745, IN SAID RECORDS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known as: 1180 Yosemite Street, #311, Denver, CO 80220.

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 25, 2018, in front of the flagpole of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, Civil Unit, located at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property described above, and all interest of said Grantor and the heirs and assigns of said Grantor, for the purpose of paying the judgment amount entered herein, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE.** Inquiries regarding this Sheriff’s Sale must be directed to the Civil Unit of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, telephone 720-874-3850.

DATED at Centennial, Colorado this 24th day of October, 2017.

David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 59692 First Publication: November 23, 2017 Last Publication: December 21, 2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent 4 W. Dry Creek Cr. 100, Littleton, CO 80120 Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case Number: 2017CV30118 Division: 202 Plaintiff(s): QUAIL RUN ASSOCIATION, INC. Defendant(s): DREAM REAL ESTATE 2015, LLC; AND OCCUPANT On September 19, 2017, the Arapahoe County District Court issued its Order: Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, Order of Judgment, and Decree of Foreclosure.

Original Grantor(s): Dream Real Estate 2015, LLC Original Beneficiary: Quail Run Association, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Quail Run Association, Inc. Date of Lien: October 18, 2016 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Lien: October 24, 2016 Recording Reception Number: D6121301 Original Amount: $2,075.50 Outstanding Amount: $6,047.30 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the provisions of the Quail Run Association Declaration (“Declaration”) have been violated as follows: Failure to pay common expense assessments as that term is defined in 38-33.3-316 C.R.S., together with all other payments provided for in the Declaration or by Colorado Statute secured by the Assessment Lien.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN: Condominium Unit 283, in Building 47, Quail Run Condominiums Phase IX County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Also known by street and number as: 18172 E. Arizona Ave., Unit F, Aurora, CO 80017

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

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Condominium Unit 283, in Building 47, Quail Run Condominiums Phase IX County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Also known by street and number as: 18172 E. Arizona Ave., Unit F, Aurora, CO 80017

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will, at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on January 25, 2018, at the Offices of the Arapahoe County Sheriff, 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy., Centennial, CO 80112; phone number 720-874-3935, 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 Assessment Lien, plus attorney 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. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO BRING CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE** The name, bar registration number, address, and telephone number of the attorney is: Richard W. Johnston, Reg. No. 19823, Tobey & Johnston, P.C., 6855 S. Havana Street #630, Centennial, CO 80112-3813, telephone number (303) 799-8600.

DATED at Arapahoe County, Colorado, this 26th day of October, 2017.

David C. Walcher Sheriff of Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 59716 First Publication: November 30, 2017 Last Publication: December 28, 2017 Published in: Littleton Independent 4 West Dry Creek Circle Suite 100, Littleton, CO 80120 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO CASE NUMBER: 2016CV32421 Division: 202 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY PLAINTIFF: TOWER PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. v.

DEFENDANTS: LEONARD C BYRD; SHAWNA BYRD; WELLS FARGO BANK, NA; WALLACE TRUST UTD 062813; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; and CYNTHIA MARES, AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY Regarding: LOT 25, BLOCK 6, TOWER PARK SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.; Also known as: 2782 S. Walden Way Aurora, CO 80013.

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 1st day of February, 2018, at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, phone number 720-874-3935. 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 $11,050.66.

All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 720-874-3935. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is David Firmin, Esq., HindmanSanchez P.C., 555 Zang Street, Suite 100, Lakewood, Colorado 802281011, 303.432.8999.

DATED at Centennial, Colorado this 31st day of October 2017.

David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 59740 First Publication: December 7, 2017 Last Publication: January 4, 2018 Published In: Littleton Independent 4 West Dry Creek Circle Suite 100 Littleton, CO 80120 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO Arapahoe County Justice Center 7325 S. Potomac St. Centennial, CO 80112 Case Number: 2017cv32530 Division/ Courtroom: 202 PROSPER FARMS INVESTMENTS, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company; Plaintiff, v.

EDWIN FISCHAHS; DOROTHY FISCHAHS; WILLIAM TURNAGE, as personal representative for the Estates of Edwin Fischahs and Dorothy Fischahs; ROSA KING, individually;

Arapahoe County Justice Center 7325 S. Potomac St. Centennial, CO 80112 Case Number: 2017cv32530 Division/ Courtroom: 202

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PROSPER FARMS INVESTMENTS, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company; Plaintiff, v.

EDWIN FISCHAHS; DOROTHY FISCHAHS; WILLIAM TURNAGE, as personal representative for the Estates of Edwin Fischahs and Dorothy Fischahs; ROSA KING, individually; ALVARETTA WHYTE, individually; PATRICIA FISCHAHS, individually; ARAPAHOE COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Colorado, and ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS who may claim an interest in the subject properties.

Defendants.

Attorneys for Plaintiff: Robert W. Hatch, II Brian T. Ray Hatch Ray Olsen Conant LLC 730 Seventeenth Street, Suite 200 Denver, Colorado 80202 Telephone: (303) 298-1800 Fax Number: (303) 298-1804 Email: rhatch@hatchlawyers.com; bray@hatchlawyers.com Atty. Reg. #s: 16888, 34914

b s d SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION a THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE g OF COLORADO h TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: EDWIN FISCHAHS; DOROTHY FISCHAHS;a WILLIAM TURNAGE, as personal representative for the Estates of Edwin Fischahs and h Dorothy Fischahs; ROSA KING; ALVAR-s ETTA WHYTE; PATRICIA FISCHAHS; AND ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES.

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You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the com- t plaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other re-r sponse. You are required to file your answer oro other response within 35 days after the service of this Summons upon you. Service of this sum-l mons shall be complete on the day of the lasth publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court. o If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice.

This is an action to quiet the title of the Plaintiff in and to real properties situated in Arapahoe County, Colorado, more particularly as described below, attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof.

The real properties at issue in this lawsuit are generally described as:

Tract 2 Parcel The Northwest Quarter (NW/4) of Section 2, Township 4 South, Range 65 West of the 6th P.M., Arapahoe County, State of Colorado, less and except:

(1) All that part of the Northwest Quarter (NW/4) of Section 2, Township 4 South, Range 65 West of the 6th P.M., Arapahoe County, Colorado, within the railroad right-of-way that the United States granted to the Kansas Pacific Railway Company, Union Pacific Railway Company predecessor in interest, pursuant to the Act of July 1, 1862, 12 Stat. 489, 493-4, as amended by the Act of July 2, 1864, 13 Stat. 356, 358, which right of way is 400 feet in width; and

(2) All that part of the Northwest Quarter (NW/4) of Section 2, Township 4 South, Range 65 West of the 6th P.M., Arapahoe County, Colorado, lying north of and adjacent to the railroad right-ofway, containing 1.39 acres, more or less. containing 137.244 acres, more or less.

30 Foot Strip Parcel The West 30 feet, lying South of Interstate Highway I-70 and the South 30 feet in Section 2, Township 4 South, Range 65 West of the 6th P.M., County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Dated this 14th day of November, 2017.

HATCH RAY OLSEN CONANT LLC By: /s/ Brian T. Ray Robert W. Hatch, II Brian T. Ray Attorneys for Plaintiff

This summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4(g), C.R.C.P., as amended. This form should not be used where personal service is desired.

Legal Notice No.: 59789 First Publication: 11/23/2017 Last Publication: 12/21/2017 Published in the Littleton Independent Public Notice

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Legal Notice No.: 59838 First Publication: December 7, 2017 Last Publication: December 7, 2017 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Littleton Independent Public Notice Towers on the Grove Vacation Owners Association, Inc. v. Robert B. Feagin Civil Action No. 2017-CP-26-07447 Court of Common Pleas, Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Horry County, South Carolina TO: ROBERT B. FEAGIN

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YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above referenced Civil Action within thirty (30) days after the first publication of this Summons and to serve a copy of your Answer on the Plaintiff’s attorney at the following address: Butler Law, LLC Attn: Dan V. Butler, Esq. 4420 Oleander Drive, Suite 202 Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 For your information, the Complaint was filed November 13, 2017 with the Clerk of Court for Horry County, South Carolina. You can obtain a copy of the Complaint from the Office of the Horry County Clerk of Court located at 1301 2nd Ave, Conway, South Carolina.

If you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint and judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

The Answer must be in writing and signed by you or your attorney and must state your address, or the address of your attorney if signed by your attorney.

Dan V. Butler, Esq. Phone: (843) 808-9224 Email: dbutler@butlerlaw.net Legal Notice No.: 59824 First Publication: December 7, 2017 Last Publication: December 21, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT On or about December 15, 2017 the City of Englewood will make final payment to: AUI Inc., PO Box 9825 Albuquerque, NM 87119-9825 For construction of: Littleton/Englewood Wastewater Treatment Plant Interceptor Rehabilitation Project 2017 ITB-17-001 Any claims relating to this contract must be filed with Kathleen Rinkel, Director of Finance & Administrative Services, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado 80110-2373, (303) 762-2401, prior to December 15, 2017.

Kathleen Rinkel Director of Finance & Administrative Services City of Englewood, Colorado Legal Notice No.: 59823 First Publication: December 7, 2017 Last Publication: December 7, 2017 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2018 BUDGET AND NOTICE CONCERNING BUDGET 2017 AMENDMENT HIGHLAND PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2018 has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Trailmark Metropolitan District and that such proposed budget will be considered for adoption at a public hearing during a special meeting of the Board of Directors of the District to be held Community Resource Services of Colorado Office, 7995 E. Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, at 2:30 p.m., on December 12, 2017.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2017 budget of the District, if necessary, may also be considered at a public hearing held during the above-referenced special meeting of the Board of Directors.

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NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2017 budget of the District, if necessary, may also be considered at a public hearing held during the above-referenced special meeting of the Board of Directors.

Copies of the proposed 2018 budget and, if necessary, the proposed amendment of the 2017 budget are on file in the office of the District 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 District may file or register any objections to the proposed 2018 budget and the proposed amendment of the 2017 budget at any time prior to the final adoption of said budget and proposed budget amendment by the governing body of the District.

Dated: November 28, 2017

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HIGHLAND PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT /s/ COMMUNITY RESOURCE SERVICES OF COLORADO, L.L.C. Legal Notice No.: 59828 First Publication: December 7, 2017 Last Publication: December 7, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice OFFICIAL ABSTRACT OF VOTES CAST IN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO COORDINATED ELECTION NOVEMBER 7, 2017 Office of Council Member DISTRICT 2 [Four-year term] Linda Olson 1,125 Office of Council Member DISTRICT 4 [Four-year term] Rick Gillit 720 Dave Cuesta 782

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Office of Council Member AT-LARGE [Four-year term] Steven R. Yates 1,330 Joe Anderson 1,707 Cheryl Wink 2,534 Office of Municipal Judge [Four-year term] Clifton Hypsher 519 Joe Jefferson 2,855 Angie Schmitz 2,257 State of Colorado )

) ss County of Arapahoe ) I, the undersigned, do hereby certify the preceding Official Election Results of the City of Englewood, Colorado portion of the Coordinated Election held on November 7, 2017, for the election of three (3) Council Members and a Municipal Judge on this 21st day of November, 2017. /s/ Stephanie Carlile Attest: Stephanie Carlile, Acting City Clerk _/s/ Jackie McKinnon Jackie McKinnon, Acting Deputy City Clerk Legal Notice No.: 59830 First Publication: December 7, 2017 Last Publication: December 7, 2017 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE OF VACANCIES ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HIGHLAND PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 32-1-808, C.R.S., that vacancies exist on the Board of Directors of the Highland Park Metropolitan District, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. Qualified eligible electors of the Highland Park Metropolitan District who wish to be considered to fill a vacancy must file a letter of interest within ten days of the date of publication of this notice. A letter of interest may be filed on or before December 17, 2017 with the Board of Directors of the Highland Park Metropolitan District c/o Icenogle Seaver Pogue, P.C., 4725 South Monaco Street, Suite 360, Denver Colorado 80237.

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On or about December 15, 2017 the City of Englewood will make final payment to: AUI Inc., PO Box 9825 Albuquerque, NM 87119-9825

For construction of: Littleton/Englewood Wastewater Treatment Plant Interceptor Rehabilitation Project 2017 ITB-17-001

Any claims relating to this contract must be filed with Kathleen Rinkel, Director of Finance & Administrative Services, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado 80110-2373, (303) 762-2401, prior to December 15, 2017.

Kathleen Rinkel Director of Finance & Administrative Services City of Englewood, Colorado Legal Notice No.: 59823 First Publication: December 7, 2017 Last Publication: December 7, 2017 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent

Copies of the proposed 2018 budget and, if necessary, the proposed amendment of the 2017 budget are on file in the office of the District 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 District may file or register any objections to the proposed 2018 budget and the proposed amendment of the 2017 budget at any time prior to the final adoption of said budget and proposed budget amendment by the governing body of the District.

Dated: November 28, 2017

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HIGHLAND PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT /s/ COMMUNITY RESOURCE SERVICES OF COLORADO, L.L.C.

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Legal Notice No.: 59828 First Publication: December 7, 2017 Last Publication: December 7, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Office of Council Member AT-LARGE [Four-year term] Steven R. Yates 1,330 Joe Anderson 1,707 Cheryl Wink 2,534 Office of Municipal Judge [Four-year term] Clifton Hypsher 519 Joe Jefferson 2,855 Angie Schmitz 2,257 State of Colorado )

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I, the undersigned, do hereby certify the preceding Official Election Results of the City of Englewood, Colorado portion of the Coordinated Election held on November 7, 2017, for the election of three (3) Council Members and a Municipal Judge on this 21st day of November, 2017.

Legal Notice No.: 59834 First Publication: December 7, 2017 Last Publication: December 7, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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/s/ Stephanie Carlile Attest: Stephanie Carlile, Acting City Clerk _/s/ Jackie McKinnon Jackie McKinnon, Acting Deputy City Clerk Legal Notice No.: 59830 First Publication: December 7, 2017 Last Publication: December 7, 2017 Publisher: The Englewood Herald

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Mark packages “Fragile” if the contents are breakable, and mark packages with food items as “Perishable.”

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You can pay for and print your postage at home using Click N Ship at usps.com, or you can stop by the post office.

The postal service has created a video on package Public Notice preparation.

To watch it, NOTICE OF VACANCIES BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE goONtoTHE www.youtube.com/ HIGHLAND PARK METROPOLITAN watch?v=b4xGpzn2s5k.

DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 32-1-808, C.R.S., that vacancies exist on the Board of Directors of the Highland Park Metropolitan District, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. Qualified eligible electors of the Highland Park Metropolitan District who wish to be considered to fill a vacancy must file a letter of interest within ten days of the date of publication of this notice. A letter of interest may be filed on or before December 17, 2017 with the Board of Directors of the Highland Park Metropolitan District c/o Icenogle Seaver Pogue, P.C., 4725 South Monaco Street, Suite 360, Denver Colorado 80237.

City and County

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: HIGHLAND PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ ICENOGLE SEAVER POGUE A Professional Corporation Legal Notice No.: 59834 First Publication: December 7, 2017 Last Publication: December 7, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT

On or about December 15, 2017 the City of Englewood will make final payment to: ABCO Contracting, Inc. 2180 E 74th Pl Denver, CO 80229

For construction of: 2016 Bridge Repair Project

Any claims relating to this contract must be filed with Kathleen Rinkel, Director of Finance & Administrative Services, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado 80110-2373 (303) 7622401, prior to December 12, 2017.

Kathleen Rinkel Director of Finance & Administrative Services City of Englewood, Colorado Legal Notice No: 59802 First Publication: November 30, 2017 Last Publication: December 7, 2017 Publisher: Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent

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

Public notice is given on November 24, 2017, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Keri Julianne Schmidt be changed to Prabha Devidasi Case No.: 17 C 100997 Shana Kloek By: Kim Boswell, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 59820 First Publication: December 7, 2017 Last Publication: December 21, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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

Recreation

Stroller Strides is a group fitness program that provides moms with a workout and the opportunity to gain emotional support needed to adjust to the life change called motherhood. Classes are offered at 9:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at DeKoevend Park, near University and Arapahoe, and at 9:30 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at Clement Park, near Wadsworth and Bowles. Visit the Stroller Strides Web site at www.strollerstrides.com or call Kathy or Karen Zawadzki at 888-684-0641 or e-mail kandk@strollerstrides.net.

SilverSneakers Fitness, Silver&Fit at ACC The Arapahoe Community College fitness center offers the SilverSneakers Fitness and Silver&Fit programs for seniors in the south metro Denver area. For more information about health and fitness options at ACC, call 303-797-5850.

Tea, cookies and coloring is offered from 1-3 p.m. the first and third Sunday of each month at The Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, just north of the Buck Recreation Center. Grab a friend or two and come color away your stress.

Coloring books for Adults and coloring tools provided. Great for groups. Cost is $5. Call 303-795-0781.

Weekly Painting Sessions The Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County invites member and non-member artists to participate in Paint Day, the guild’s weekly group

painting sessions. Artists bring their own media and supplies; Paint Day runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays in the lower level of Ascension Lutheran Church, 1701 W. Caley Ave. in Littleton. Contact Bob Yackel, 303794-2722 or yackelrobert@gmail.com.

Wesley Writers is a small group of vignette memoir writers who meet at 10 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St. Share stories of the joys and sorrows of our yesteryears. No fees.

Service

American Legion George C. Evans Post 103 Attention military veterans: Do you believe in patriotism and in helping our veterans, our children and our communities? Join the Littleton American Legion George C. Evans Post 103 at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month at the Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton. Visit www. legionpost103.org or call 720-287-2139.

Creative Counseling Center is a network of mental health providers with offices in Denver, Aurora, Lakewood and Littleton. To meet therapists or to learn about locations, scheduling and fees, visit www.ccc-denver. com or call 303-267-2310.

English Conversation Sessions. Go to the Bemis Public Library Friday mornings from 9-10:30 a.m. to practice English in an informal group and learn about American culture. No registration is required. Call 303795-3961.

Free Healthy Community Dinner: 6-7 p.m. the last Tuesday of each month at

First Presbyterian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. No reservations are required. Call 303-798-1389 or go to fpcl. org/dinner.

Nutrition classes. Free bootcamp class meets at 8:30 a.m. three Saturdays per month at L-Town Nutrition, 1360 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Visit our Facebook pages for updates: Littleton 24Fit Club or L-Town Nutrition. Also offered is a Body Exchange Challenge. This consists of weekly meetings to discuss nutrition and fitness, with an optional fitness class after. The class meets Wednesdays at noon or 6 p.m.

Visit L-Town Nutrition, call Gen McKenna at 303-730-2038 or email ltownnutrition@ gmail.com to sign up.

Single Dads Resource Center Inc. offers free parenting classes such as “The Ins and Outs of Single Fathering Parenting” focused on single fathers. Classes are from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 6322 S. Lakeview St., Littleton. Call Jamey O’Donnell, founder and executive director of the group, at 720-298-2021 or e-mail info@sdrci.org.

Summit Cancer Solutions is a nonprofit organization that offers exercise programs in the Denver Metro area to adult cancer survivors. Contact us at 303-409-2206, email us at info@summitcancersolutions.org or visit www.summitcancersolutions.org.

Social

American Needlepoint Guild, Colorado Columbine Chapter, meets third Mondays each month, except August and December.

Call Doris at 303-403-8703.

Antique Club meets the second Saturday each month from 10 a.m. to noon at Antique Gallery, 5501 S. Broadway, Littleton.

Call 303-794-8100.

Arapahoe County Young Democrats meetings are the third Thursday each month.

Call Benjamin Godfrey at 303-745-3418 or e-mail bhgodfrey@qwest.net.

Amazing Titan Toastmasters meets from 6-8 p.m. Mondays at Marie Callender’s, Dry Creek Court and Broadway. Call Art Gomen at 303-762-9726.

Bemis Evening Book Group meets at the library, 6014 S. Datura St., in Littleton, the third Monday each month at 7 p.m. Call 303-795-3961.

Bemis Knitting Group invites knitters to the library’s knitting group, which meets Fridays at 2 p.m. in Sophie’s Place. Just bring a pair of needles and a skein of yarn.

Bemis Nonfiction Writers’ Group. Unpublished nonfiction writers of personal essays and/or articles meet the second Monday each month at 6:30 p.m. in the café area of Sophie’s Place at the library.

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge No.1650 meets at 8 p.m. Thursdays at 5749 S. Curtice St., Littleton. Call 303794-1811.

Boards of Directors of the Southgate Water District and the Southgate Sanitation District, Arapahoe and Douglas counties, meet at 4 p.m. the second Tuesday each month at office of the districts, 3722 E. Orchard Road, Littleton.

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