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Legislators review Arapahoe reports Lawmakers say implementation of recommendations is critical By Jennifer Smith jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com Desiree Davis sat stoically as the state school-safety committee she helped create, and of which she is a member, listened to painful facts revealed by three separate studies into what led to the death of her daughter, Claire. But stress was evident and heartbreaking in the voice of Claire’s father, Michael Davis, as
Michael Davis addresses a state committee that he and his wife, Desiree, helped create after the death of their daughter, Claire. Photo by Jennifer Smith
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he addressed the committee at the state Capitol in Denver on Jan. 22. “This process is no longer about our precious daughter Claire, who we will miss until the end of our days, nor is it about Karl Pierson, a teenager in crisis who we believe would Hearing continues on Page 6
Claire Davis’ father urges follow-through
Sheriff Dave Walcher listens as the LPS Board of Education hears the results of the studies into the death of Claire Davis. On his left is District Attorney George Brauchler, and to his right is Michael Roche, the Davis family’s attorney. Photo by Jennifer Smith
School district faces critique head on Arapahoe High principal says she is sorry for what happened By Jennifer Smith jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com It was a meeting like no other of the Littleton Public Schools Board of Education. On Jan. 21, the crowd spilled out of the board room and into the foyer. Reporters and news cameras flanked one wall. Two former board members formally joined the five current ones, and there were others in the audience. Arapahoe County Sheriff Dave
Walcher sat next to District Attorney George Brauchler, up front and center. As they all watched, Arapahoe High School Principal Natalie Pramenko approached the podium. Through tears, she said she was deeply sorry for the tragic loss of Claire Davis, who was shot to death by a fellow classmate on Dec. 13, 2013. “She would be proud to know that the Arapahoe High School spirit is alive and well,” said Pramenko. “… Claire’s spirit lives on in the hallways.” It was the first time she had ever publicly apologized. She was followed by Superintendent Brian
Ewert, who acknowledged that even he had questions about how such a tragedy could have happened when he took over the district last summer. “There are topics in this report that the community is simply entitled to hear,” he said. Four experts reviewed their findings, which weren’t all easy to hear. The door the killer walked through was supposed to be locked. Behavior wasn’t thoroughly documented or followed up on. There is a culture that promotes “groupthink.” Teachers don’t always get listened to. Kids could have been District continues on Page 6
Michael Davis lost his daughter, Claire, in a shooting at Arapahoe High School on Dec. 13, 2013. Here are comments he made to the state School Safety and Youth in Crisis Committee, which he and his wife, Desiree, helped create through legislation. On Jan. 22, the committee reviewed three separate reports developed through an arbitration agreement between the Davises and Littleton Public Schools. He thanked, among other, the committee, the researchers and district and school staff. He gave the following comments: “These reports show that now, more than ever before, schools play a crucial role in identifying troubled students and directing them to the resources they need to receive help. All school districts, not just Littleton Public Schools, must be held accountable for carrying out this responsibility, and successful change will not be found in placing blame, pointing fingers at individuals, making excuses or making schools less tolerant and more punitive. Successful change in helping kids in crisis will only be realized when all schools embrace the recommendations in these reports in a mindful, caring, professional and prompt manner... “Now is the time for parents of public school students across the state to let their voice be heard. Now is the time for school administrators and state legislators to take the recommendations in these reports and implement them, to put into practice the things we’ve learned from past tragedies so that all of our children are safe from harm in our public schools.”
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Freedom Service Dogs sniffs out new home
Englewood nonprofit preps for move to Centennial facility
This building in Centennial will become the new home of Freedom Service Dogs. The organization trains dogs to perform specific tasks needed by disabled owners. FSD is currently located in Englewood, but will relocate to Centennial this year. Courtesy photo
By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com The Freedom Service Dogs organization plans to leave its facilities on West Union Avenue in Englewood and move into a new, larger building in Centennial near Arapahoe Road and Jordan Road. The nonprofit organization rescues dogs from shelters and provides customized training so dogs can assist people with physical disabilities with tasks like opening doors and turning on lights. Dogs are also trained to become companions to aid people with emotional conditions. The organization has been in Englewood since 2008 and plans to move into the new facility in late spring or early summer. “Freedom Service Dogs bought the 22,000-square-foot building that will about double the square footage we have now,” said Erin Conley, FSD public information officer. “There also is about an acre of land adjacent to the building that will give us a lot more outside space for the dogs. Englewood has been very good to us, but the move means we will have the space we need to eventually increase the number of dogs we can train and give to our clients.” Conley said in 2010 plans were considered to expand the facility on West Union Avenue, but the proposal didn’t work out. “It was about that time we started our capital campaign to raise money to buy a new building,” she said. “We raised $2.4 million, money that was used to buy the land and building at what will be our new location.” Freedom Service Dogs launched a second effort late last year to raise funds needed to retrofit the building to meet the organization’s needs. The goal was to raise $2.5 million. The effort got a boost from the Anschutz Foundation, which offered to match donations dollar for dollar up to $500,000. The match is good for all dona-
Since 2008, the Freedom Service Dogs organization has been training dogs to assist disabled clients at this facility at 2000 W. Union Ave. The need for more space prompted the organization to seek a larger building, which it found in Centennial. Photo by Tom Munds
tions made before April 30. Conley said those who want to support the project can go to the website www.freedomservicedogs.org. Brianne Corbett, director dog operations, said the move will meet a pressing need. “We have limited space here to train and exercise the dogs,” she said. “The
new facility will be large enough to provide more area to work with the dogs and with our clients.” She said the location is accessible as there is an RTD bus stop right outside the front door. “We will have more land for outside facilities for our dogs,” Corbett said. “Also, there are a lot of nearby stores and shops
where we can take our dogs on training trips where there are a lot of people and a lot of activities.” About 25 to 35 dogs a year receive training in skills to meet the needs of specific clients. Once the dog and the client complete the training, the dog is given to the client free of charge. All the dogs that go through training are rescued from shelters. Freedom Service Dogs gets calls from organizations like Safe Harbor Lab Rescue and the Humane Society of the South Platte when they rescue dogs that may be candidates for the FSD training program. The dogs then undergo a series of tests, and animals that pass are moved to the training facility. Only about 50 percent of the candidates complete the training, which takes about eight months and costs about $25,000. However, FSD makes sure that those dogs that do not move forward in training find good homes. FSD was founded in 1987 and has transformed from a small, two-person organization to one of the leading service dog training organizations in the country.
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January 29, 2016
New council member School district wins literacy ready to serve citizens grant for special-ed students
Candace Moon takes over in Centennial’s District 1 By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com Candace Moon, new council member for Centennial District 1, is looking forward to spending more time with her husband, previous council member Vorry Moon. “Our kids are grown, and we are at the point where we can spend time with each other and not worry about them,” she said. They have a blended family of seven children and 11 grandchildren. Moon — who was elected in November to succeed her husband, whose time on council was over because of term limits — was raised in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She went to one of two high schools in the small town and then a community college that is now part of the University of Arkansas system. She joined the Air Force, where she received a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice administration and developed a strong sense of independence. “You go in and you can’t just go with the flow,” she said. “You really have to work to set yourself apart and rely on yourself.” Moon learned the importance of self-reliance and collaborating with people from all walks of life, she said. She then opted for a change of pace and worked in the accounting department of Gerber Products, the baby food manufacturer. “It was quite fun,” she said. “I was in an office of mostly women — maybe two guys. We had a very easy work environment. We got our work done and then we were free to do other things.” Moon moved to Wichita, Kansas, and worked as a recruiter for the Air
National Guard. She met Vorry, who was stationed in Fort Worth, Texas, with the Air Force. Shortly after, the two moved to Colorado to begin a life together. Candace Moon said she’s looking forward to serving the city. She plans to first focus on the “Bee Initiative,” a possible implementation of a beekeeping ordinance in the city. “I’m unsure of the Moon outcome, but it’s an area we need to pay attention to, because the bee population in our country is greatly reduced due to pesticides and environmental factors,” she said. Candace Moon is welcomed to District 1 by her counterpart, Kathy Turley. Vorry Moon was a mentor who will be missed, Turley said, but she’s confident in the new council member’s skill set. “Candace is coming in with a lot of knowledge — further along than most new council members,” Turley said. That’s because city council is regularly talked about in the Moon household, according to Candace. She and her husband are “both very interested in what goes on in Centennial.” Aside from work, Candace Moon enjoys playing board games and driving through The Streets at SouthGlenn. She appreciates the walkability and landscaping of the city. “We don’t have to necessarily drive our cars because we have retail and schools right in our neighborhood,” she said. “In that respect, we are where a lot of other cities are trying to grow.” Her next step is to get in contact with the citizens of District 1. “I think that serving on city council is a privilege,” she said. “And I’m very honored to do this.”
Fewer than half of youngest children achieve growth goals By Jennifer Smith jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Littleton Public Schools will put a $150,000 grant from the state toward an effort to raise the literacy rates of its students with disabilities. “We do have some work to do,” Melissa Cooper, director of special education, told the LPS Board of Education on Jan. 14. Data from the spring of 2014 shows that fewer than half of kids with disabilities in preschool through third grade met growth expectations. Just 29 percent of kindergartners achieved that goal. “It’s critical that we provide them with support,” said Cooper. To that end, the grant is being used, essentially, to teach teachers how to teach reading to the special-ed kids. “Teachers are not born knowing how to teach reading,” said Cooper. “We have to learn how. Teachers deserve to study, rehearse and practice with supportive feedback.” More than 80 teachers from across the district will attend two full days of training from a specialist, along with a series of
after-school meetings. One full day will be spent with Debbie Arechiga, a nationally recognized literacy specialist. “Content learning doesn’t exist in isolation,” Arechiga wrote in an article for Educational Leadership, a publication of ASCD, formerly the Assocation for Supervision and Curriculum Development. “People learn by relating new knowledge to existing knowledge, and language is our essential tool for pulling together different strands of meaning. Language and meaning need to simmer in the same pot until they blend to generate learning.” In that article, Arechiga notes that the shift to Common Core standards has shifted how teachers teach literacy, and Cooper told the board that in recent years, most of the focus on professional development in special education has been more about compliance with state and federal regulations instead of on instruction. “In my mind, this is the perfect next step as we really work toward closing those gaps,” she said. School board member Robert Reichert asked how they will know the training has been successful. “We are eager to see our data this spring, given all this work,” said Cooper. “We are optimistic we will make strides.”
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Students hit bags, books after school Boxing program focuses on fitness, homework
DaVarryl Williamson, a former heavyweight boxing champion, wraps the hand of Englewood Middle School student Cayden Hubbard before Hubbard begins a workout. Photos by Tom Munds
By Tom Munds tmunds@colorado communitymedia.com Grunts of exertion coupled with the pop of gloves on punching bags fill the air twice a week when a dozen Englewood Middle School students spend two hours at DaVarryl Williamson’s boxing gymnasium. “DaVarryl and his friend Alyssa Levine came to us to see if we were interested in starting a boxing program for a few students,” Matt Palermo, EMS dean of students, said. “We worked out the details, and the program began with a few students in September. DaVarryl said it is best to work with a small group, so now we have about a dozen students who are there for each session and almost that many on the waiting list as we see if there is a way to perhaps have an additional session on different days.” Each Tuesday and Thursday, the students arrive for an hourlong workout with DaVarryl and then spend another hour working on homework and academics. TOS Boxing Gym is located at 3910 S. Kalamath St., Englewood. The session was in full swing Jan. 14. The students went through warm ups, running and doing exercises. Williamson wrapped each student’s hands before he or she put on the gloves for sessions on the heavy bag. They worked in teams; one student held the bag while the other punched it. Later in the workout, the kids moved into the ring one at a time, practicing punches by hitting the boxer’s heavy padded gloves. David Brace, a seventh-grader, said his counselor suggested he join the program. “I came down and watched a session, I liked what I saw and decided I wanted to sign up for it,” he said. “You definitely get a good physical workout in each session. I am in a lot better physical condition now than I was when I started with the sessions. We also do academics, and that has helped me in my classes too.” Williamson watched the students as they worked out on the heavy bags. He worked with individuals, helping them improve their stances, their posture and how they threw the punches. The boxer grew up in a poor area of Washington, D.C. His mother was an addict and his father was in prison, so he spent a lot of time in foster homes. He
Englewood Middle School students punch heavy bags as part of their workout. About a dozen students take part in the after-school program, which includes an hourlong, boxing-related workout directed by retired boxing champion DaVarryl Williamson followed by an hour of homework.
‘I feel a lot better since I have been part of the program.’ Ihana Cavarria, eighth-grader said he liked sports and played football and basketball in high school. Football was his favorite sport, and his ability opened the door for him to attend Wayne State College in Nebraska, where
he quarterbacked the football team. “I wanted to play pro football and tried out for a couple teams,” he said. “I trained hard and took up boxing to help me be a better football player. I eventually found out I was a better boxer than I was a football player.” He became an amateur boxer at 25, and his record is 102-7-1 with 103 knockouts. He was the national Golden Gloves heavyweight champion in 1996 and again in 1998. He also was the National Amateur heavyweight champion from 1996 to 1998, the only amateur to win the title three years in a row. He turned professional at 32 and fought as DaVarryl
“Touch of Sleep” Williamson. He won the first of four heavyweight championships in 2008 and established a pro record of 26-6 with 23 knockouts. He said athletics were so important to him when he was growing up that he now wants to help kids in any way he can as a way to give back to the community. “The sports, the summer camp programs, were so important to me growing up and helped make me what I am,” he said. “All my life I wanted to have my own gym and now that I do, I wanted to find a way to work with kids.” On Jan. 14, Matthew Abalo, a seventh-grader, hammered the heavy bag with both hands.
During a break, he said he signed up for the boxing program as a way to get in good physical condition and get out of the house. “The program was harder than I thought it would be,” he said. “DaVarryl makes us work hard. I am tired and ready to go home at the end of our session.” Nearby Ihana Cavarria punched the heavy bag. “My mom was a boxer, and she told me it was fun so I decided to try it,” she said. “The workouts are hard, but they help me get in good shape. I feel a lot better since I have been part of the program.” Cavarria runs track and crosscountry in middle school, and the eighth-grader said she wants to go out for those programs next year at high school. She said she would also like to play soccer and be a cheerleader for the high school teams. Amy Atkinson, a volunteer tutor, worked out with the students. “I knew I needed to get in physical condition, and joined DaVarryl’s boxing program eight years ago. I like the workouts because you have to use your muscles, but you also have to use your mind to properly learn the techniques he is teaching us,” the Centennial resident said. “The workout is awesome. DaVarryl has a way of pushing you so you do more than you think you can do. He does that to me, and I leave here feeling good about myself and what I have accomplished.”
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have made very different choices if a helping hand had reached out from a system designed to not miss the opportunities to help him,” he said. “This process is now about the next student in crisis who is on the brink of hurting themselves or others. It’s about implementing meaningful changes that will help identify those kids early and intervene with positive support to prevent the next tragedy.” The reports, released on Jan. 18, are the outcome of arbitration between the Davis family and Littleton Public Schools. In exchange for the proceedings, the family agreed not to sue the district over the shooting death of their daughter at Arapahoe High School on Dec. 13, 2013. “There was not one individual cataclysmic mistake by LPS,” said Michael Roche, the Davis family’s friend and attorney. “Rather, there was a steady stream of small failures that led inevitably to a catastrophic result. These were not just individual mistakes. I wish it was that simple. Because if that were the problem, it would be easier to solve. Getting rid of a few bad apples is much simpler than changing an institutional mindset.” But, according to the researchers that undertook the studies, changing the institutional mindset is exactly what needs to happen.
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reunited with families better after the incident. Other news was better. Some positive changes have already been made. The district spent more than $800,000 on mental health-related improvements. Safe2Tell stickers now appear on all student IDs, giving kids easy access to anonymously report signs of trouble. And all in all, agreed the researchers, Arapahoe High
January 29, 2016 “The evidence of faulty systems thinking within AHS and LPS included a tendency for groupthink, a reluctance to reflect on and admit failure, and the minimization of sincere concern,” reads the report by the University of Colorado Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence. “These findings represent the most challenging and the most important of the problems to solve, because information sharing and threat assessment cannot overcome an unhealthy organizational system.” All three reports had findings consistent with each other. The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office concluded there was no criminal wrongdoing on the part of Arapahoe High or school district officials, but Superintendent Brian Ewert and the researchers acknowledge there were definite missteps. Generally speaking, the major flaws came in the areas of unreliable reporting on, and follow-up, of behaviors throughout shooter Karl Pierson’s years in LPS, a lack of sharing of information among people who could do something about it, and the school culture of “groupthink.” State Sen. Linda Newell, who represents the district that includes LPS and had two daughters graduate from district schools, asked what the specific indicators of groupthink are. Sarah Goodrum of the University of Colorado Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence said there are two major ones at Arapahoe High. “First, the school culture doesn’t allow much room for failure,” she said, noting
a strong “we” culture that emphasizes “Warrior Strong” over uniqueness and is not healthy. Second is a reluctance to allow for open dialogue about concerns, she said. “The teachers were not heard, and in some cases, teachers felt they could not even voice their concerns. … When there’s a great deal of agreement, it’s an indication something’s wrong.” Newell also asked whether the district is on track with how it deals with mental health issues, having spent more than $800,000 last year for an in-house counseling center. “We’ve seen some positive things,” said Michael Dorn, executive director of Safe Havens International, a nonprofit security group that conducted one of the studies. “We’re a little concerned about sustainability.” Dorn added, and the other studies agreed, that the district should have more control over discipline matters rather than letting all such decisions be made at the building level. After the shooting, LPS did create a district-level team that reviews all incident reports weekly, and Dorn said that’s a plus. State Rep. Jim Wilson asked whether schools should consider metal detectors or armed guards. The experts didn’t necessarily support either option. “When you are going to do it right and support it, it’s very effective,” said Dorn of metal detection, adding it costs about $1 million a year per building. “It’s not something we would recommend. There are
other approaches.” John Nicoletti, who specializes in police and public safety psychology, said having police on site is preferable to armed guards. “But it’s not a typical recommendation for us,” said Nicoletti, who helped write one of the reports. “There’s not an easy answer to your question. We’re very situation specific.” Committee member Linda Weinerman, a juvenile justice advocate, asked the question that perhaps has been on the top of the minds of many in the community: How can you tell when a student poses a serious threat? “We’re talking about kids,” she said. “Kids often do knucklehead, silly things.” Dorn noted that there are answers to that in all three reports, but thorough threat assessment based on proven techniques is key. “Maybe you determine they’re not a threat, but they do require some sort of assistance,” he said. Nicoletti noted his firm, after the fact, rated Pierson a risk on many levels, but Arapahoe High had rated him as a low threat. “What we saw was a breakdown in the detectors,” he said. State Sen. Mark Scheffel, committee chair, thanked the researchers for their hard work on the reports, and said it would now be important to figure out how to get their recommendations in place. “Waiting for them gave us hope, but having them gives us power,” he said.
was at least as safe as most schools in the country, even on Dec. 13, 2013. Just three people spoke during public comment, two of whom are critical of the district on a fairly frequent basis. But one former Arapahoe teacher was there to say he hoped the community could now move forward. “We have heard a lot of data tonight, but action speaks louder than data,” said Gregory Tyler. “… I’m a forgiving person. I can get past this. But I know a lot of people are still hurting.” School board member Jim Stephens had two children in the building that day. “I’m heartbroken every day,” he said.
“The staff, I’m completely in awe of the grace and the love you show each other. Too many of you heard or saw things on that day that nobody should ever hear or see.” The audience was completely hushed during the presentation, which ended with board members urging community cohesion. “While we can’t make sense of this tragedy, we can come up with ways to prevent it from happening again,” said Lucie Stanish, former board president. But the schools can’t do it alone. We all need to work together, because this is a societal issue, not just a school issue.”
But after the crowds left, reporters pounced during a planned press conference. “Was there a cover-up after the incident? Why was there no communication with the press?” some asked. Of course not, was the answer. It was a strategy, they said, and there were legal implications, but the district always stayed in touch with its families. “It was just so foreign in this community, it didn’t feel right,” said Ewert, who was the Englewood Public Schools superintendent at the time. “Quite frankly, as an outsider, I didn’t understand it either.”
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State enters 2016 with abortion debates By Kristen Wyatt Associated Press Colorado Republicans could be forgiven for thinking that several years of fiery political contests over abortion and reproductive rights, which helped Democrats win several elections in this socially liberal swing state, were behind them. Then, last year, a pregnant woman close to giving birth was gruesomely attacked with a knife, and a few months later an anti-abortion zealot opened fire at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Springs, killing three. Think those cases won’t affect the 2016 races? Not a chance. Abortion and reproductive rights are never far from the nerve in this battleground state, where party affiliation is roughly even between Democrats and Republicans and statewide contests often come down to the votes of suburban women who belong to neither party. That key demographic generally favors moderate candidates who back conservative spending but also abortion rights. With a U.S. Senate seat and control of the U.S. House delegation on the line in Colorado, plus the prospect of Hillary Clinton becoming the first majorparty female presidential nominee, gender politics could easily make the difference. “It is a bit of a dog-whistle issue for a narrow minority, but it is one that does have political power,” said Gregoriah Hartman of NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado. “We’re expecting to see more and not less in 2016.” Battle lines have already been drawn in Colorado’s hottest contests. In the U.S. Senate race, Tim Neville, a Republican state senator from south Jefferson County, kicked off his campaign against Democratic incumbent Sen. Michael Bennet by talking about abortion politics. “When an organization like Planned Parenthood ignores the law, kills the unborn, sells their body parts for
profit and we have both parties that can’t even come together to end this tragedy, we have an issue with leadership,” Neville told supporters, referencing videos taken by anti-abortion activists they said showed Planned Parenthood personnel negotiating the sale of fetal organs. Bennet likely won’t mind if the debate stays on Planned Parenthood. The state’s senior senator won his last contest in large part because of reproductive rights. Bennet faced a conservative Tea Party favorite in 2010, one who appeared to be winning in polls until Democrats pounded him for supporting ballot measures to ban abortion by defining fertilized embryos as people, a concept described as “personhood.” Bennet’s victory ensured that Democrats for the next five years would try tying Republicans to the “personhood” movement. The focus on reproductive rights grew so intense that during the 2014 Senate campaign, reporters and Republicans derisively dubbed former Sen. Mark Udall “Mark Uterus.” Udall was defeated for a second term by Republican Cory Gardner, who once supported a “personhood” measure but convincingly told the public he’d changed his mind. The Udall defeat was seen by many as the last time Colorado Democrats would focus so heavily on reproductive rights. But events have dictated otherwise. In addition to the Planned Parenthood shootings, motivated apparently by the confessed gunman’s opposition to abortion, Colorado is preparing to try a woman for cutting an unborn baby out of a Longmont woman last year. The accused attacker goes on trial this spring in a case Republicans are saying highlights the state’s inadequate penalties for killing unborn babies. Coffman race in spotlight Women’s reproductive rights are playing out in a pitched congressional contest, too. Democrats are trying to oust a suburban Republican, Rep. Mike Coffman, who joined Republican colleagues last year and voted to defund Planned Parenthood. The contest will likely determine which party controls Colorado’s U.S. House delegation, where the GOP currently has a 4-3 edge. Democratic contender Morgan Carroll, who is chal-
Holmes sent out of state to undisclosed location By Associated Press Aurora theater shooter James Holmes has apparently been transferred to a prison in another state, but officials won’t say where or why. Adrienne Jacobson, a spokeswoman for the Colorado Department of Corrections, said Jan. 20 that Holmes’ move was part of an
Federal officials say a record number of airline passengers were caught last year trying to take guns on planes, and most of the weapons were loaded. The Transportation Security Administration says 2,653 firearms were
found in carry-on bags in 2015, a 20 percent increase over the previous year, which had been a record. More than four out of five were loaded. Airports with the most gun discoveries were Dallas-Fort Worth, 153; Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta, 144; Houston George Bush, 100; Denver, 90, and Phoenix, 73.
and injuring 70 others when he opened fire on a crowded suburban Denver movie theater in July 2012. It is at least the third time in five months that prison officials have moved Holmes. He had been held most recently in San Carlos Correctional Facility in Pueblo after being transferred from the Colorado State Penitentiary in Canon City, the state’s highest security prison, where Holmes had his own cell and was heavily supervised.
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Habitat for Humanity opens a ReStore, described as a mix between a thrift store and a Home Depot, in partnership with Goodwill at 8585 S. Poplar Way. “You can come here and not only donate a bag of clothes, but also a refrigerator, lumber or tools,” said Ryan Smith, chief retail officer of Habitat for Humanity. Photo Alex DeWind
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By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com Angel Meza, divorced with four children, was living in a subsidized apartment near downtown Denver when she found out she qualified for a Habitat for Humanity home. “It really changed my life in so many ways,” she said. “Home ownership was my ultimate goal.” Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver,
an affiliate of the national nonprofit organization, started in 1979 and has served roughly 650 families, according to Ryan Smith, chief retail officer. The organization’s goal is to “build homes, community and hope by providing stable places to live,” Smith said. For the first time, Habitat For Humanity and Goodwill Industries opened a onestop drop location in Highlands Ranch in an effort to increase donations and, therefore, provide more homes to people like Meza. Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore, similar to a thrift store for homes, opened in a portion of Goodwill’s building, at 8585 S. Poplar Way, near Walmart.
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The location is convenient for community members who want to drop off donations without making several stops, Smith said. “When you make things easier for people,” he said, “they are more likely to do it.” The nonprofit organizations share a donation dock in the back of the building and accept everything from used clothes to windows and doors. Proceeds stay separate. Goodwill helps people with intellectual and physical disabilities find employment and Habitat for Humanity helps low-income families secure a home. Meza, an employee of National Jewish
Hospital, now lives in a four-bedroom townhouse in the Globeville neighborhood, near 51st Avenue and Sherman Street. She was able to afford Internet and bought a refurbished computer from Goodwill. Her eldest daughter is now planning for college. Meza was required to volunteer at Habitat for Humanity during the home ownership process. She also had to attend 14 homeowner classes, which taught her skills from basic plumbing repairs to prioritizing expenses. It changed her life, she said. “Raising four kids was financially hard,” Meza said. “Now they have a house that they are proud of.”
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The heat is on, as it ought to be It is colder than a well digger’s bottom in the Klondike. I have cleaned up my father’s expression somewhat. It’s 4 degrees. The snow melted, then froze, the ice melted, then froze. The side streets are a mess, but once you get out on University or Quebec, it’s all clear to the highways. The trick is to get out on University or Quebec without meeting up with a high school student who has had his license for about three days. The car is a mess. The garage is a mess. Smitty’s paw prints are visible on the wood flooring. The furnace runs all day and all night. I refuse to write wearing a parka over a hoodie. I am not going to win any awards for conservation. It’s warm in my home in the winter, and it’s cool in the summer. One of my neighbors could store furs in her house right now. This is a very interior time of the year. I don’t get very far away anyhow, but particularly not at this time of year. There’s no yard work to be done. It’s the only time of the year when everyone’s yard looks the same. Tell me what is better on a winter’s day than listening to the Electric Light Orchestra, loud, and starting a fresh painting on a custom-made canvas?
I know that’s probably not your idea of a good time, but for me it can’t be beat. One of these days (March 13), we’ll have to change our clocks, and it will still be daylight at 5 and 6. And then 7 and 8. Craig Marshall Smith It will start to QUIET smell like lawn DESPERATION food outside my grocery store. I hold on to these days and nights. There are no impediments in the spring and the summer, meaning I can just get in the car and go, without concerns about the weather. Bill Murray was in town recently, and predicted eight more weeks of winter. My friends seem farther away from me at this time of year. Lunches have to be rescheduled because of the road conditions. I like to see weather in films, specifically rain and snow. A lot of film snow isn’t snow at all. It once was crushed cornflakes. “It’s a Wonderful Life” was filmed in southern California, in Culver City and Encino, during a heat wave.
RKO created “chemical snow.” There are very few of the original sets left. But the swimming pool that was used in the film is still in use, at Beverly Hills High School. Remember? The floor opens when Carl Switzer (“Alfalfa” in the “Little Rascals” movies), turns the key to get back at Jimmy Stewart. This is just enough, this weather. On the other hand, there’s “Dr. Zhivago” weather. I wouldn’t care for extremes like that. Unless, of course, Julie Christie were nearby. (Julie is 75.) I check the paper every morning, to find out when the sun will rise and set. Incrementally it changes every day, and then, wham, we have to spring forward an entire hour in March. I can guarantee an article or two about the nuisance of Daylight Saving Time. Should it be gotten rid of? Yes. Will it be? No. Some of my clocks change all by themselves. A day or two afterward, it’s forgotten. We’ll be in the midst of March Madness, hoping that someone can knock off Duke. In the meantime, I am as happy as a snowman in the Upper Peninsula. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.
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Changing doesn’t require billions The recent Powerball drawing of $1.6 billion had a lot of people talking about what they would do with the money. I mean, reporters were visiting different cities and interviewing hopeful winners and asking the question, Michael Norton “How would you WINNING spend the money?” Social media was WORDS buzzing with tweets and posts about how to spend the money or making sure their causes were represented in the event someone won and would be willing to share some of those winnings. I happened to be traveling that week and spent time in airplanes, taxis, shuttle buses and airports. I overheard many of the same conversations taking place and some of the answers were self-serving, with some stating all of the luxury items that they would buy for themselves. Others talked about eliminating debt, helping friends and family, and supporting their favorite cause. More than a few talked about giving at least half of the winnings away to their favorite charities or making a significant donation through their church our house of worship. We had many of those same questions at our own house and shared our own thoughts on how winning such a large sum of money could and would change our lives. Now here is the real question, “How would it change who you are?” Many
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For free speech…thank you for your service This morning, I sat down to write about the presidential campaign. The Iowa Caucus is just a few days away on Feb. 1 and the New Hampshire primary is Feb. 9. The American electorate voting machine is firing up in earnest, with far-reaching and long-standing implications for our country. However, as I settled into my spot at the breakfast cafe where I pen such thoughts, I asked my server — an extraordinarily pleasant and cheerful woman — about her tattoo, a series of small Chinese characters. “Strong woman,” she replied. “I was in the military,” she explained, “and when we were discharged, we all went to get tattoos. The guys got ‘strong man’ and I got ‘strong woman.’” She had served in the Army in Bosnia, with a humanitarian aid unit. “We were the first in and the first out. It wasn’t pretty,” she said. She was the only woman in her family to enter the military, although generations of her family had served before her. “Thank you for your service,” I said simply. I meant it. Such service is one of the reasons why I can write week after week to
express my opinions about those who currently run our government, those who have run it, and those who want to run it next. It’s never, ever lost on me that writers and journalists around the world practice their crafts in peril of perAndrea Doray secution, kidnapping, imprisonment and ALCHEMY murder in their own countries. And, horrifically, the gruesome execution of journalist James Foley and the recent release from prison of Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian are only two examples of American citizens who have also suffered for their work because of oppressive regimes or militant extremists. Obviously, I don’t fear such a fate. And as much as I yearn to serve as a foreign correDoray continues on Page 11
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Editor’s note: To add or update a club listing, email calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. Political Noon Hour, a weekly event that allows the residents of Centennial to connect and communicate with Mayor Cathy Noon, is from noon to 1 p.m. every Wednesday at the Civic Center building located at 13133 E. Arapahoe Road. Arapahoe County Republican Breakfast Club meets the first Wednesday of each month at Maggiano’s DTC, 7401 S. Clinton St., Englewood. Breakfast buffet opens at 6:45 a.m. and program lasts from 7:15-8:30 a.m. Contact Myron Spanier, 303-877-2940; Mort Marks, 303-770-6147; Nathan Chambers, 303-804-0121; or Cliff Dodge, 303-909-7104. Professional AAUW, American Association of University Women, Littleton-South Metro Branch, invites graduates who hold an associate or higher degree from an accredited institution to participate in activities that advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. Meetings are usually the second Monday of each month, September through May, at Southglenn Library, Vine and University in Centennial. Social time at 6:30 p.m. is followed by a short business meeting and informative programs. Contact membership chairwoman Barb Pyle at barbpyle@yahoo.com. Arapahoe Sales Professionals meets Thursdays for a business breakfast, business speaker and business networking. Meetings are at 7:30 a.m. at The Egg & I, 2630 W. Belleview (Santa Fe and Belleview). Meeting fee includes breakfast. Contact Jody Aiton, 303-808-8223. BNI Connections (www.thebniconnections.com) invites business owners to attend its meeting
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of the people being interviewed and in many of the conversations I overheard or took part in, people said that it wouldn’t change them as a person at all. Maybe that’s true, maybe it’s not, I really didn’t know the people personally so I couldn’t say if I believed they wouldn’t or couldn’t be changed by money. I mean, money does crazy things to people and $1.6 billion is a crazy sum of money. What I do know is that there are many people who are very happy and comfortable with who they are and where they are. And that they are grounded through a solid belief system and hold close to their values. And then there are others who really would like to make some change or improvement in their lives. So does it take winning the lottery to make those changes? I don’t believe so. True change happens or doesn’t happen when we are committed to our values and disciplined enough to set and pursue our goals. Money, and I mean a lot of money, can do many things for people and certainly make a difference in how we live and how we secure our future. But if it changes who we are, we have never been comfortable and grounded in who we were in the first place. Now I am not judging nor am I being a hypocrite. I invested more than a few
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spondent — and perhaps someday I will — for now, I’m safe in my comfortable café with my notebook and my pen, because free speech and freedom of the press are among my rights in the United States, no matter who is running the country. Both of my parents served in World War II, my dad in Europe and North Africa, and my mother in the Philippines and New Guinea, for freedom and for safety in the U.S. and the world. Neither of them talked much about it and I wish now that I had taken down the oral history of their experiences. Perhaps sometime my sister and I can combine our recollections to develop a more comprehensive narrative. Unlike my server, I did not follow my
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through downtown past more than a dozen of Denver’s distinctive landmarks and ends in front of Coors Field. Tours are offered every day. No reservations needed. Tours are free, and tips are encouraged. Go to www.denverfreewalkingtours. com/ for details.
Centennial Trusted Leads is a professional referral organization that meets for breakfast at The Egg & I, 6890 S. University, Centennial, the first and third Thursdays at 7:45 a.m. Call 303-9724164 or visit www.trustedleads.com.
Duplicate Bridge If you enjoy duplicate bridge, come join us for an ACBL sanctioned open game at 12:30 p.m. every Monday at the Lone Tree Recreation Center. All are welcome. A free questionand-answer session from 11 a.m. to noon covers bidding boxes, hand records, losing trick count, conventions, rules of duplicate bridge and more. Cost is $1.50 for South Suburban Park and Recreation District residents; $1.75 for nonresidents. Reservations required. Call Sue at 303-641-3534.
Dry Creek Sertoma is a women’s social and service organization that meets at 7:10 a.m. the first and third Wednesday of the month at Toast Restaurant in downtown Littleton. For information see our page on Facebook or email JEDougan@ aol.com. The League of Women Voters of Arapahoe County has two meetings per month. No unit meetings are in June through August, but the two unit meetings per month will begin again in September on second Monday evenings and second Thursday mornings. Call 303-798-2939. Littleton LETIP meets from 7:16-8:31 a.m. every Tuesday for breakfast at Luciles, 2852 W. Bowles Ave., to exchange qualified business leads. Call Bob Hier at 303-660-6426 or email hierb@yahoo. com. Non-Practicing and Part Time Nurses Association meets from 12:30-2:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at the Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. All nurses are invited to attend for medical presentations. Contact: Barbara Karford, 303-794-0354. Recreation Denver Walking Tours Denver area residents and visitors are invited to experience downtown Denver through a free walking tour, a two-hour excursion that starts in Civic Center Park, winds dollars in the recent Powerball drawing, as you have to be in it to win it, right? But when I recognize a change I want to make, identify a new goal I want to pursue, or dream I wish to make a reality, I invest the time in myself to make those changes, not just in hoping that one day lightning will strike and I will win the lottery. And it starts with where we see ourselves. Zig Ziglar used to say, “If you don’t like who you are, what you are, and where you are, you can change who you are, what you are, and where you are by changing what goes into your mind.” Filling our mind, our field of vision, our ears, and our surroundings with positive thoughts and attitude coupled with a strategic and tactical plan that will help us become who we are will have a greater impact and more realistic impact on our lives than investing our time and money in hoping and waiting to win the lottery. How about you? Would $1.6 billion change you as a person? Are there changes that you would like to make in your life, big or small, and just don’t know where to start? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we can acknowledge where true and meaningful change comes from, we will achieve our goals and realize our dreams, making it 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. family’s example, although many of my friends and classmates did enter the military. And young people of all ethnicities and backgrounds continue to serve not only to help keep America safe, but also to render aid and to provide strength for those who are oppressed around the globe. A simplistic view? Sure, I’m not naive. America’s military action around the world deserves much more scrutiny than it publicly receives. But for the strong women and the strong men who put on the uniform, in any capacity, so that I can sit here and write these words, I have only one thing to say … and I mean it: “Thank you for your service.” Andrea Doray is a writer who realizes now that to be an astronaut (right up there with foreign correspondent), she should have joined the Air Force. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.
Panorama China Painters This is a hand-painted china club. If you have ever painted china or want to learn more about it, come visit the club. For more information, call Leota at 303-791-9283. Club meets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every third Thursday at Castlewood Library, 6739 S. Uinta St. Centennial. Salty Dog Sailing Club If you love to sail or want to try, if you don’t have a boat, if you have a boat but don’t sail enough because you cannot find a crew, the Salty Dog Sailing Club is for you. The club meets the second Thursday of the month. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. with the business meeting commencing at 7 p.m. Go to www.saltydog.org for meeting locations and directions. 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. Social The Columbine Genealogical and Historical Society meets at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Program meetings are the second Tuesday of each month, except in June, July, August and December. Genealogy workshop programs and early-bird meetings are the third Tuesday of each month, except in June, July, August and December. Visit
www.ColumbineGenealogy.com or contact Joyce B. Lohse, CGHS president, at Joyce4Books@ gmail.com. The Breakfast Club for singles ages 50 and older meets from 8:30-11 a.m. the second Saturday of every month at Valley Country Club, 14601 Country Club Drive, Centennial. The club is a group created to provide fun activities and new friendships. Go to www.tbc50plus.org or call the hotline at 303-794-3332 and leave a message; someone will call back. New members always welcome. Columbine Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution meets at 1 p.m. the second Saturday of each month from August to May, at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, Community Room, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Any woman ages 18 and older who can prove lineal descent from a Patriot of the American Revolution is eligible for membership in the DAR. If you are interested in attending, or for more information, contact Krispin at Krispin_L_Andersen@Q.com or Jewel Wellborn, regent, columbineregent@gmail.com. Or call 303-881-0810. Daughters of the American Revolution, Mount Rosa Chapter typically meets at 1 p.m. every first Monday of the month at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St. in Centennial. Call Gina Moore at 303779-8762 for information or visit www.mountrosa. coloradodar.org/. Daughters of the British Empire is a national organization with a philanthropic purpose. For almost a century, DBE has been a common bond for women of British heritage living in the United States. DBE is open to women who are citizens or residents of the United States who are of British Commonwealth birth or ancestry or who are married to men of British Commonwealth birth or ancestry. Nationally and locally, members contribute significantly to the good of their community and to the support of a retirement home established by DBE. There are six chapters in Colorado, including chapters in Littleton, Englewood, Centennial, Evergreen and Boulder County. Call Chris at 303-683-6154 or Olive at 303-347-1311, or visit www.dbecolorado.org and use the contact form available.
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We now publish: Nora Jane Harris
May 17, 1927 – Jan. 20, 2016
A Colorado Native, born in Pueblo, to John Tedford Liggett and Inez Jennie Columbia on May 17, 1927, left this World peacefully on January 20, 2016 at age 89. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Benjamin Burke Harris. Survived by their children, Scott Charles Harris (Linda) of Indian Hills, CO, Rhonda Sue Harris of Castle Rock, CO, Burke Liggett Harris of Fort Collins, CO and Beth Lynne Alvarez (Joe) of Castle Rock, CO. Also survived by her grandchildren, Jeanann Verlee Harris Khadan of New York
City, NY, Kara Elisabeth Schuster of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Evan Markus Schuster of San Diego, CA and Meaghan Marie Harris of Fort Collins, CO; her sister Caroline Suzanne Watts of Napa, California. The Celebration of Life Service will be at Olinger/ Chapel Hill Mortuary, 6601 South Colorado Boulevard, Centennial, Colorado on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 2pm. Family burial to follow on Wednesday, January 27th at Fort Logan National Cemetery where she will be laid to final rest next to her husband of 50 years.
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Lars Wray serves up his favorite cocktail, a Scooby Snack, at The Rock. Photo by Jennifer Smith
Move over beer...
‘A good drink should reflect what your guest is craving.’ — Susan Bencivenga, bartender at Merle’s in downtown Littleton
Libations are here Creative cocktails have many loyal fans
Drinks served in these plastic buckets are limited to two per customer at The Rock. Photo by Jennifer Smith
By Jennifer Smith jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com With so much brew-haha going on, craft beer has definitely stolen the spotlight from other adult beverages of late. But believe it or not, there are people in the universe who simply don’t like beer. “I just really don’t like the taste of it,” Littleton resident Michelle Moriarty said. “I’ve tried a bunch of local craft beers, because a lot of my friends are really into them. But they just don’t do it for me. I end up feelHOW TO MAKE IT ing full, not relaxed.” The Rock’s Scooby Snack So Moriarty has 1 ounce banana liqueur embarked on a per1 ounce melon liqueur sonal journey to seek ½ ounce coconut rum out the best, most ½ ounce half and half unique cocktails in town. Shake with ice, strain “I like to get a into a highball glass. bunch of friends together and try new places,” she said. “We like to meet new people in different parts of town and sample some of the most interesting drinks that different places have.” One of her favorites is the jalapeño margarita at Merle’s in downtown Littleton. It packs a tangy punch, and the spicy aroma carries across the table. “I think our guests love the jalapeño margarita so much because we use great, high-quality Tanteo agave jalapeño-infused tequila,” bartender Susan Bencivenga said. “This tequila gives a fresh jalapeño flavor without too much heat. We also use fresh lime juice and agave nectar to finish this margarita to perfection.” Another local favorite for cocktail hour is The Rock Wood Fired Kitchen, which has locations in Highlands Ranch, Parker and Lakewood. The stars of the show there are 32-ounce cocktails (limit two!) Drinks continues on Page 13
Brief history of cocktails
Susan Bencivenga loves creating unique cocktails for her customers at Merle’s in Littleton. Courtesy photo
Cocktails first started showing up in history books in the 17th century. When Prohibition arrived in 1919, they went underground but remained popular, although the quality of liquor declined greatly. Bootleggers switched from whiskey to gin, because it didn’t need to age. But it tasted pretty bad as a result, so fruit juice was added to mask the taste. An added bonus was that sweet cocktails are easier to drink quickly, an important consideration when your speakeasy could be raided at any moment. The popularity of cocktails declined in 1960s and through the 1970s — young people seemed to prefer wine and marijuana — with the notable exception of the tacky tiki era. Traditional cocktails began to make a comeback in the 2000s, and today cocktail drinkers are enjoying a full-on renaissance. Bartenders are now known as “mixologists” and use a wide variety of interesting ingredients and complex flavors. Source: www.about.com/food
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Big band brings big bang for no bucks The U.S. Air Force Academy’s Falconaires big band will perform at 7 p.m. on Feb. 5 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. This jazz ensemble is more than 30 years old and consists of 18 full-time jazz musicians. They play traditional and contemporary big band jazz, including some original compositions. The band takes pride in cultivating our national heritage through its only indigenous musical genre — jazz. As part of LUMC’s Fine Arts Series, the admission is free. Littletonumc.org or 303-794-6379. Reminder: Mozart “It’s All About Mozart!” is an Englewood Arts Presents program set for 2 p.m. on Jan. 30 at Hampden Hall, Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Peter Cooper, principal oboist with the Colorado Symphony, will be featured with the Ainomae Quartet in Mozart’s “Oboe Quintet in C Minor,” K. 388/406, and two other works by the composer. Tickets: $20 adults/$15 seniors/free under 18. Englewoodarts.org or at the door one hour prior to concert. Swanson show “Polysemic,” artist Joel Swanson’s one-person show at the Museum Outdoor Arts, will be the topic of his discussion with the audience at 2 p.m. on Feb. 6 in Hampden Hall, second floor of Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Admission is free, but the MOA would like a reservation in advance: Jessica Brack, 303-806-0444, ext. 0, or jbrack@moaonline.org. The exhibit will run through Feb. 27. Stately art Arvada Center’s second Art of the State juried exhibition is open and runs through March 27 in all the galleries (over 10,000 feet). Gallery director Colin Parson said there were 1,434 entries
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from 511 artists. Jurors were Gwen Chanzit, modern art curator, Denver Art Museum; Michael Chavez, public art program manager, Denver Arts and Venues; and Parson. Panel discussions Sonya Ellingboe with artists will SONYA’S be at 11 a.m. Feb. 6; 6:30 p.m. SAMPLER Feb. 25; 11 a.m. March 19. Info: arvadacenter.org/ galleries-special-events. (More here on the exhibit next week.) Student creations Art by Littleton Public Schools students is exhibited at Arapahoe Community College’s Colorado Gallery of the Arts through Feb. 9. A reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 9. Gallery hours: noon to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; Tuesdays until 7 p.m. Admission is free. Back in the Ranch “Broadway Sings!” at 7 p.m. on Feb. 4 will be an evening of Broadway favorites, directed by teacher Mark Middlebrooks. Songs from “Grease,” “Matilda,” “My Fair Lady” and more. Held at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Tickets: $7 advance; $10 at the door if not sold out: HRCAonline.org or 303-791-8958. Gardener get together The Littleton Garden Club will hear Linda M. Hellow speak about “Tools and Techniques for Older Gardeners” at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 3 at the Littleton Public Schools Education Services Center lunchroom, 5776 S. Crocker
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made with Rockstar energy drinks that come in plastic buckets, complete with plastic shovel. “The buckets taste like a fruity energy drink,” said Dana Borin, who frequents The Rock with a group of coworkers. “And you can take (the buckets) home to the kids,” added her friend Wendy Stephens. And let’s not forget breakfast cocktails, which have come way beyond simply pouring a little bubbly into some orange juice. Snooze, with seven Colorado locations, including Centennial and Lone Tree, is widely known for its variety of morning beverages with names like the Snooze Fashioned, Boss Hog Bloody
1. Upgrade your liquor cabinet with higherquality beverages. 2. Use fresh ingredients, especially for fruit garnishes. 3. Match the drink and glass temperature. 4. Use garnishes when appropriate. 5. Measure everything. Source: www.about.com/food Mary (with bacon!) and the Mmm Mmm Mosa. “The Orange Snoozius is my favorite,” Moriarty said. “It has vodka, orange liqueur, OJ and whipped cream. I first tried it because I worked at Orange Julius a long time ago, but now I’m hooked. It’s way better than a plain old Orange Julius.” With so many creative cocktails out
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The USAF Falconaires will perform a free big band jazz concert at 7 p.m. on Feb. 5 at Littleton United Methodist Church. The band will play traditional, contemporary and original works. Courtesy photo
On PACE for music “Celtic Nights: Spirit of Freedom” plays at the PACE Center in Parker at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 5 and 6. The performance tells the story of Irish independence through music, song, dance and storytelling. Tickets: $40/$45, parkerarts.org, 303-805-6800.
Family law clinic Arapahoe Community College Paralegal Club, in connection with the 18th Judicial District Access to Justice Committee, will host a free family law clinic from 3 to 6 p.m. on Feb. 10 in Summit Room M1900 in college’s Main Campus, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Offered to parties in Arapahoe, Douglas and Elbert counties who are without an attorney. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions. Information: Jodi Terwilliger-Stacey, Esq., ACC Paralegal Program, jodi. terwilliger-stacey@arapahoe.edu, 303797-5878.
there these days, how does one decide? “A good drink should reflect what your guest is craving,” Bencivenga said. “Some like it on the sweet side or a little smoky deep flavor. When someone is lost on what they’d like, I ask what they usually order and try to find something new and different for them to experience. It may even just be a different brand of liquor or flavor profile.” Bencivenga enjoys coming up with unique recipes on her own, and seeing her customers’ reaction to them. Her current favorite is the Blackberry Bourbon Fizz. “I came up with this fun drink to help people who don’t normally drink bourbon to fall in love with it,” she said. She starts by muddling — smushing — an orange slice with blackberries, mint and a squeeze of simple syrup. She shakes those together with locally distilled Breckenridge Bourbon, then pours over ice topped with ginger ale. “Love, love, love this drink!” she said.
Over at The Rock, bartender Lars Wray says his favorite libation is the Scooby Snack. It’s served in a highball glass and tastes like a melon-y pina colada. “It tastes like goodness,” he said. Whatever your poison, Moriarty notes that exploring and sharing cocktails (responsibly, of course) is a great way to see new horizons, try food at new venues and simply spend time with people you enjoy. “I’m a single mom, but I’m lucky to be surrounded by tons of really great friends,” she said. “I love getting out of the house with them to talk about our days, our families, our lives.” And serving people like Moriarty and her friends is why so many bartenders love their jobs. “You get to meet new people every day, and make new friends every day,” said Wray. “It’s a chance to make people happy.”
St., Littleton. (Enter on the south.) Guests are welcome. Social time is at 6 p.m., program at 6:30 p.m. Hellow is a lifetime gardener who has certificates in horticultural therapy. Information: littletongardenclub.org or president Liz Wuest, famwuest4@gmail.com.
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For more information about Littleton’s smoke-free Main Street area see City Ordinance #84-2015 or Littleton’s web site at http://bit.ly/22j8B0S
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Thanks to Littleton’s leaders, businesses in Downtown Littleton now have a smoke-free outdoor Thanks to Littleton’s leaders, businesses in zone, including electronic smoking devices. owntown Littleton now have a smoke-free outdoor zone, including electronic smoking devices.
For more information about smoke-free Main Street area see City Ordinance #84-2015 or Littleton’s web site at http://bit.ly/22j8B Thanks toLittleton’s Littleton’s leaders, businesses in
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Competition for opera singers open to public Cherry Hills church will be venue for three sessions
IF YOU GO The three parts of the Competition for Colorado Singers will be at Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills Village. No reservation needed, unless you want to order lunch. For information, contact competition chairwoman Karen Bruggentheis, 303-345-3531 or denverlyricoperaguild.org. The Guild welcomes new members; see information on the website.
By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Aspiring Colorado opera singers travel a long road to professional accomplishments and the glamorous life one might picture for the stars: individual training plus study in the music department at a university, summer festivals and musicals, travel to special classes and events — and instruction on caring for the very special instrument each carries inside contributes to that polished professional. At the point that they finish college at the University of Colorado, University of Denver, Colorado State University or University of Northern Colorado and may be included in the young artists’ programs at Opera Colorado, Central City Opera or Emerald City Opera (Steamboat Springs),
they may need support to take a next step — graduate work, New York auditions, international competitions, etc. The Denver Lyric Opera Guild distributes over $30,000 each year to talented young Colorado singers to help them pursue a career in opera. The 2016 Competition for Colorado Singers has three parts
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— all free and open to the public. Opera lovers can enjoy beautiful voices and the curious listener may discover a new passion — and gorgeous music. All events are held at Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills Village. • On Feb. 6, the Master Class is held from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Professionals will listen to singers perform and coach them on performance and style of presentation. (Lunch may be ordered.) Dr. Robert Harrison, who taught for 23 years at the University of Colorado, then taught at the prestigious Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University, will head up the master class, where the audience will learn from hearing his suggestions for each singer. • On Feb. 13, the preliminary competition runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Each competitor sings for a panel of judges and
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15 finalists are selected. (Lunch may be ordered.) Judges for this and the finals are mezzo-soprano Maria Zifchak, a Metropolitan Opera regular; Dr. Kay E. Holt, executive director of the Canterbury Choral Society, formerly affiliated with the Dallas Opera and a faculty member at Southern Methodist University; and American conductor Adam Turner. In addition to choosing winners, judges spend time with individual contestants critiquing their presentations. • On March 5, the final competition will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Each finalist presents a formal performance and top judges select the winners. Top prize is $6,000. Guests are welcome to attend the Guild luncheon in April when the prizes are awarded, as well as the judges’ reception following the finals, at Cherry Hills Country Club.
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2015 winners in the annual Denver Lyric Opera Guild competition: Michael Hewitt, baritone, 24, sixth; Amy Maples, soprano, 28, fifth; Megan Schirado, mezzo-soprano, 24, fourth; Andrew Paulsen, baritone, 25, third; Tatiana Ogan, mezzo-soprano, 23, second; Taylor Raven, mezzo-soprano, 23, first. Raven also received DLOG’s scholarship for CU in 2013 and was a Central City Opera Studio Artist in the summer of 2015. Courtesy photo
CURTAIN TIME Pulitzer winner The Pulitzer Prize-winning “The Gin Game” by D.L. Coburn will be presented for one weekend only, Jan. 29-31, at the historic Mary Miller Theater, 300 E. Simpson St., Lafayette. Performed by Ellen Ranson and Gary Crow-Willard for the Silver Circuit, which offers two-person stage productions at senior facilities along the Front Range. Presented by The Theater Company of Lafayette. Perfor-
mances: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 29; 2 p.m. Jan. 30 and 31. Tickets: $10-$16, 1-800-838-3006, tclstage.org. Memories! “Reunion ’85” plays through Feb. 13 at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28, Feb. 4 and 11 and Monday, Feb. 1; 8 p.m. Jan. 29, 30, Feb. 5, 12, 13; 1:30 p.m. Jan. 31. Tickets: lonetreeartscenter.org.
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Disney’s ‘Mary Poppins’ With the Banks children running rampant, a magical nanny flies in to save the day in this fantastical musical. Featuring songs you know and love like “Chim Chim Cher-ee,” and “A Spoonful of Sugar.” All the fun of the film is brought to life on stage in this “Supercalifragilistic-expialidocious” production. Show runs through Sunday, Jan. 31, at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. For times, tickets and information, go to www.ParkerArt.org or call 303-805-6800. Celtic Nights: Spirit of Freedom Spirit of Freedom tells the story of Irish independence, beginning 100 years ago with the Easter Rising. Through music, song, dance, and storytelling, Celtic Nights honors the struggle of a people fighting to gain freedom, independence, and true democracy. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, and Saturday, Feb. 6, at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. For tickets and information, go to www. ParkerArt.org or call 303-805-6800. ‘Brit of Magic’ Keith Fields, comedy magician, stars in “A Brit of Magic,” an interactive show that includes magic, comedy and some stunts. Fields will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Seating is limited; go to tickets.amazingshows.com or call 303660-6799 for reservations.
‘Addams Family’ Show CYT Denver presents “The Addams Family” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, to Saturday, Jan. 30; at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30; and at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, at Front Range Christian School Theater, 6657 W. Ottawa Ave., Littleton. Tickets available at the door, by calling 720-840-6148 or online at www. cytdenver.org. Give Your Love Fundraiser Chef John Besh will serve up his signature Louisiana cuisine for Breakthrough Kent Denver’s annual “Give your Love” fundraising event from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, at Kent Denver’s Schaden Dining Hall. A VIP reception will take place at 5:30 p.m. in the dining hall. Tickets are available at bit.ly/johnbesh. Breakthrough Kent Denver aims to increase the educational and social opportunities of motivated, underresourced, urban, middle school students through a quality year-round program, and to motivate and train high school and college students for careers in education. Learn more at www.breakthroughdenver. org. Travel-Tours From Denver We’ve got places to go in 2016. Meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, at the Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial (Room A), to learn about two exciting tours — four days in Vancouver or four days in San Francisco and the wine country. Also on the drawing board is a European tour from a Catholic perspective, visiting Prague and Austria. Each tour offers one or more special attractions. For example, enjoy a special luncheon at a winery — five wines each paired with gourmet food. Contact Betty at Odyssey Tours, 303-956-2737, to RSVP. Business Plan Basics The Small Business Development Center of South Metro Denver presents Business Plan Basics at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Registration required; go to www.smallbusinessdenver. com/events.cfm. ‘Out of Bounds’ In this honest play about cyber bullying, a 14-year-old girl and her peers open a discussion about bullying, friendship, past mistakes, and forgiveness. “Out of Bounds” combines video footage, graphic illustrations, and stories from parents, teachers, and others who have faced the challenges of bullying. Performances are at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, and 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. For tickets and information, go to www.ParkerArt.org or call 303-805-6800. FIND MORE THINGS TO DO ONLINE ColoradoCommunityMedia.com/events
‘Violet’ Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton, presents “Violet” through Sunday, Feb. 7. “Violet” tells the story of a young woman’s quest for beauty amid the image obsessed landscape of the 1960s. Violet dreams of a miraculous transformation through the power of faith. Convinced that a televangelist in Oklahoma can heal her, she hops a Greyhound bus and starts the journey of a lifetime. Along the way, Violet forms unlikely friendships with her fellow riders, who teach her about beauty, love, courage and what it means to be an outsider. Tickets available at the box office, 303-794-2787, ext. 5, or online at www.TownHallArtsCenter.org.
MUSIC/CONCERTS
Adventures in Dance Learn the jive, lindy hop, Charleston and hustle in a workout format at Swing Aerobics from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays through Jan. 26. Dance to blues and popular rock while learning the West Coast Swing from 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays through Feb. 23. Learn the merengue and bachata club dances from 8-9 p.m. Wednesdays through Feb. 24. Learn to glide across the floor with the Viennese waltz and the waltz from 7-8 p.m. Thursdays through Feb. 25. Classes are in the group room at Adventures in Dance, 1500 W. Littleton Blvd., Suite 207, Littleton. Go to www.adventuresindance.com.
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Drop-in Classes Drop in and learn a craft, home improvement skill or what to read next at Saturday Surprise, at 10 a.m. every Saturday at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. No registration is required; information at 303-791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org.
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Birthday Celebration Enjoy food and festivities from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, as Douglas County Libraries celebrates 10 years at its Roxborough location, 8357 N. Rampart Range Road. No registration required; call 303-7917323 or go to www. DouglasCountyLibraries. org. Line Dance Aerobics Adult dancers will learn a variety of line dances including cowboy cha-cha, electric slide, Cupid shuffle, and the wobble in a workout format. Class runs from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays from Feb. 1 to Feb. 29 at Adventures in Dance, 1500 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. An early-bird price is offered if registering before Feb. 1. You can also drop in to any session. Go to www.adventuresindance.com. Woodturners Club The Front Range Woodturners Club meets at 6 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month in the basement of Rockler Woodworking and Hardware at 2553 S. Colorado Blvd. Beginners and visitors are always welcome. The next meeting is Tuesday, Feb. 2. Call Jim Proud at 303-807-7566. The Struggle of Syria Since gaining its independence from the French in 1946, Syria has had a rocky and troubled history and recent events are no exception. Located in one of the most conflict ridden parts of the world, Syria’s turmoil has involved both its regional neighbors as well as its own internal factions that have made self-rule a challenging goal. Join Active Minds from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, as we seek to understand Syria’s history and recent atrocities and how this informs current and future challenges for this pivotal player in the Middle East. Program takes place at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial. Call 303-542-7279 to RSVP. Backyard Bird Count The Audubon Society of Greater Denver plans its annual Great Backyard Bird Count from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Audubon Nature Center at Chatfield, 11280 Waterton Road, Littleton. Learn how to identify birds using binoculars, field guides or your smart phone. This
is a free family event, but a donation, bird seed purchase, or purchase in the Sweets N’ Tweets Gift Shop are greatly appreciated. Go to www. denveraudubon.org/getinvolved/birdseed-sale/ through Friday, Feb. 5, for an online bird seed purchase, which will be available for pickup at the event. Go to www.gbbc.birdcount.org/ or call 303-973-9530. Sisters of Courage: Homesteading the Rockies Historian Dave Lively shares the Harbison sisters’ extraordinary lives homesteading near Grand Lake. Program is presented at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Lively will follow the Harbison family through the turmoil of the last half of the 19th century into the creation of Rocky Mountain National Park. Lively is a Grand County historian who has been leading his weekly “Sisters of Courage” walk in Rocky Mountain National Park for more than eight years. In 2015, Lively appeared in “The Living Dream,” a PBS documentary, and is a speaker for the Rocky Mountain National Park Centennial Speakers Series. Call the library at 303-795-3961.
HEALTH
Mind, Body Health for New Moms Kate Bennett, PsyD, and Katie DoVico, DPT, plan a 90-minute workshop to support mind and body health for new moms. This workshop will empower women to feel strong and confident in their new roles while coping with the physical and psychological recovery of pregnancy and delivery. Workshop is at 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, at DoVico Physical Therapy, 7500 S. University Blvd., Littleton. Call 720-316-7547 to RSVP.
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South Metro Community Blood Drives A number of community blood drives are planned in the South Metro area. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonfils.org. Upcoming blood drives are: Saturday, Jan. 30, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Pax Christi Catholic Church, 5761 McArthur Ranch Road, Littleton; Sunday, Jan. 31, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Southern Gables Church, 4001 S. Wadsworth Blvd, Littleton; Wednesday, Feb. 3, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Newmont Mining, 6501 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, Greenwood Village; Friday, Feb. 5, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker; Saturday, Feb. 6, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Walmart, 4400 Front St., Castle Rock; Sunday, Feb. 7, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8817 S. Broadway, Littleton (Maryanne Eagelston, 720-891-2248). Free Health Classes South Denver Cardiology presents free educational classes at its office, 1000 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. For information, or to register, call 303-744-1065 or www.southdenver.com. Class schedule: Tuesday, Feb. 2, Cholesterol and Your Heart, 11 a.m. to noon. Explore how to manage cholesterol with medication, lifestyle and natural alternatives; Monday, Feb. 15, Anticoagulation Basics: Through Thick & Thin, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Learn to live with Warfarin/Coumadin; Monday, Feb. 15, Diabetes, Prediabetes and Insulin Resistance, 11 a.m. to noon. Learn the ins and outs of diabetes and how to control blood sugar. Free Nutrition, Cooking Class Free Heart Health nutrition classes and cooking demonstrations are offered from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3 (Slow Down the Aging Process); Wednesday, Feb. 10 (The Insulin-Heart Disease Connection); Wednesday, Feb. 17 (Foods and Your Hormone System, with guest speaker William H. Lee, MD); Wednesday, Feb. 24 (The NO Solution: Nitric Oxide for Heart Health) at the South Denver Heart Center, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. Join Richard Collins, M.D., “The Cooking Cardiologist,” along with Susan Buckley, RD, CDE, as they share their expertise on Heart Healthy nutrition and cooking solutions. For more information or to register, call 303-744-1065, www.southdenver.com. SilverSneakers Fitness, Silver&Fit 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.
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Conservation Lecture Series Learn about Conservation in Colorado: The Next Chapter at an Audubon Society of Greater Denver lecture series that will highlight some of the state’s threatened and endangered animals, creating dialogue with industry experts about the challenges they face while also inspiring hope for the future. Registration is available for individual classes or the entire series. Money raised will support additional educational programming at our Audubon Nature Center. All classes run from 8 a.m. to noon and take place at the Audubon Nature Center, 11280 S. Waterton Road, Littleton. For cost information and to register, call 303-973-9530 or email info@ denveraudubon.org. Series schedule: Friday, Jan. 29, Bird Conservancy of the Rockies, Burrowing Owls & Plovers; Friday, Feb. 5, Colorado Parks & Wildlife, Black-footed ferret; Friday, Feb. 12, Butterfly Pavilion, Colorado Butterfly Monitoring Network. Go to www.denveraudubon.org. Monthly Adult Lecture Series The Parker Cultural and Scientific Commission sponsors talks on topics that impact Colorado and Douglas County residents. The intent of these talks is to increase the understanding of how science and technology address issues facing the community. RSVP required; call the PACE Center Calendar continues on Page 17
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‘Violet’ sparks thought with story about 1960s “On July 2, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act, prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and outlawed segregation in public places. This was deeply unpopular in the South, where Violet was traveling, and its enforcement was challenged and racism remained … It’s not about the destination, but the journey that transforms us.” The set is a bus terminal, designed by Tina Anderson to serve as several places on Violet’s travels, with assorted chairs to the front suggesting a cross-country bus. She makes new friends and learns about what it means to be an outsider. “Violet” was written by Jeanine Tesori (music and lyrics) and Brian Crawley (book), based on a story, “The Ugliest Pilgrim,” by Doris Betts. It’s a smaller-scale musical with a message, filled with upbeat country, gospel and honky-tonk tunes and
a compelling story. Among those Violet meets on the bus are a couple of young soldiers en route to Fort Smith, Arkansas. Monty (Chas Lederer) and the more reserved Flick (Randy Chalmers), who is black, take her out for boozy evening in Memphis en route, after she beats them at poker. A charming scene has young Violet (Rebecca Hyde) learning to play poker from her dad (Scott McLean) on one side of the stage, while adult Violet is quietly beating the puzzled soldiers on the other side. Dad and young Vi appear in a number of flashbacks that effectively add another layer to the story. Throughout, a country band, led by Donna Debreceni, plays the lively, pleasing score, set to the side of the stage. It is a really nice addition to this production. Voices are strong and the melodies are fun to hear.
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box office at 303-805-6800. All lectures begin at 6:30 p.m. and are free and open to the public. Thursday, Feb. 4, Mining in Colorado, presented by Colorado Mining Association. Guest speaker is Stuart Sanderson. From the time we get up in the morning to the time we go to bed at night, we use mineral products. Even more surprising, perhaps, is that many of
English Practice Practice your English gives mixed-level English language learners an opportunity to practice speaking English. Adults from all levels and language backgrounds are welcome at 10:30 a.m. Saturdays at the Parker Library, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive, and at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. No registration is required; information
Journey through South occurs as historic changes loom
By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com In image-conscious September 1964, a young woman named Violet Karl (Ellen Kaye) leaves her home in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, on a bus headed for Tulsa, Oklahoma, where there is an evangelist/ healer she believes will heal the scar on her face, disfigured in an accident. “Her journey takes her across the American South during the cultural revolution of the 1960s. This is before civil rights, Vietnam, women’s liberation and the British Invasion reshaped our society,” wrote director Nick Sugar in his notes for “Violet” at Littleton’s Town Hall Arts Center.
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IF YOU GO “Violet” plays through Feb. 7 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St. in downtown Littleton. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; 12:30 p.m. on Feb. 7. Tickets: $23$42. Townhallartscenter.org, 303794-2787, ext. 5.
There is a big gospel number, “Raise Me Up,” in Tulsa as the preacher (Zach Stalley) sings with his converts, including Lula Buffington (the remarkable Anna High), and there’s a letdown when he turns out to be a fake. Violet’s journey ends with a rousing “Bring Me to the Light,” and lots for the audience to ponder. “Violet” would be good for teens to see, especially with a bit of preliminary discussion of 1960s history. to four weeks, and cost varies. Most take place at the Student Success Building on the Auraria Campus, with other classes taking place at the South Campus (I-25 and Orchard) and the Center For Visual Arts on Santa Fe Drive. For list of classes, go to www.msudenver.edu/ learnon or call 303-556-3657. Application not required. More information on Facebook www. Facebook.com/msudenverlearnoninitiative. 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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Monarch crushes Cherry Creek on ice Coyotes take suspense out of state title rematch By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Cherry Creek would have liked to play another overtime game with Monarch, but that didn’t happen. Last March, the Bruins defeated the Coyotes 3-2 in triple-overtime to win the state hockey championship, but in a Jan. 23 rematch at Family Sports Center in Centennial, the game was never close. Monarch had the game circled on the calendar. The Coyotes dominated with their speed and forechecking to earn a 9-2 Foothills Conference win in a contest between unbeaten teams. The Coyotes, top-ranked in the CHSAANow.com poll, improved to 9-0-0 and 7-0-0 in the conference, while the third-ranked Bruins are now 11-1-0 and 8-1-0. “They completely dominated us and deserved to win,” said Creek coach Jeff Mielnicki. “They crushed us pretty good.” Key moments Monarch, which was averaging 11.8 goals a game, stormed to a 6-0 first period lead, but Creek scored the first two goals of the second period and had a power play opportunity to keep the momentum going. However, Jake Young scored a short-handed goal for the Coyotes, which short-circuited the Bruins rally. Key players/statistics Senior defenseman Daniel Rosales and junior forward Samuel Harris, both Cherry Creek students, had goals for the Bruins. Harris also had an assist. Young, a senior who attends Monarch, had four goals and an assist for the Coyotes while Andrew Pickner, a Niwot senior, had two goals. The Bruins, who have players from six schools, went 0-for-6 on the power play and were outshot 34-14 by Monarch, which has players from 13 different schools on its roster. They said it When asked if Monarch’s short-handed goal in the second period stalled the Bruins’ comeback, Mielnicki said there was more than the one play. “There was probably a long list of things,“ he said. “That’s one thing they are very good at. They attack on the penalty kill because they are fast team. They are physical and fast.” Monarch coach Jimmy Dexter wasn’t
Cherry Creek’s Samuel Harris looks to shoot around Monarch defenseman Drew Wagner (21) during the Jan. 23 Foothills Conference game at Family Sports Center. Harris scored one of the two goals for the Bruins, who were defeated 9-2 in the rematch of last season’s state championship game. Photos by Jim Benton happy with the Coyotes’ 12 penalties for 51 minutes. “We came out with a ton of energy, and we never really let off the gas pedal,” Dexter said. “We sat back a little in the second period, they got some momentum, but then we turned it back on. That was a huge play by Jake (Young) on the short-handed goal because they had all the momentum. We have to be smarter. We have to be more disciplined. We lost a player at the end of the game for running his mouth. We have to learn from that.” Mielnicki, with only four seniors on the team, said the Bruins are learning. “We have young kids,” he said. “They are learning that one step out of position can be three steps left behind. We turned over 20 players. These kids have done well. You see a team like Monarch beating a team by 10 goals. We’re beating them by two and three. We’re learning how to have success, but it’s a learning curve. I’m happy where we’re at, but I’m not happy about today.” Going forward Cherry Creek plays Resurrection Christian on Jan. 29 while Monarch takes on Steamboat Springs Jan. 30.
Cherry Creek goalie Scout Stalcup stops a shot by Monarch’s Andrew Pickner during the first period of the Jan. 23 Foothills Conference game. Stalcup allowed six goals before being replaced as the Coyotes notched a 9-2 victory in the game featuring two unbeaten teams that was a rematch of last season’s state championship game.
New football league alignment takes it too far The conference names are majestic, but the new league alignment that will apparently be approved for Class 5A football teams has left many observers with altitude sickness. For the 2016-17 cycle, the Colorado High School Activities Association football committee has proposed reducing the 5A football playoffs from 32 to 16 teams, which is a good idea. However, using teams’ Ratings Percentage Index, a computer ranking, over the past two years to realign leagues has drawn a puzzled response from many coaches and athletic directors. The “waterfall” alignments are intended to balance out leagues based on the strength of teams. But they also separate some natural geographic rivals and bring about more travel for teams. For example, Mountain Vista and ThunderRidge — neighborhood rivals in Highlands Ranch — would no longer be in the same league. One of ThunderRidge’s new conference foes would be Northglenn, some 30 miles away. Conferences in the 5A proposal are named after Colorado’s 14ers, like Mount Elbert and Mount Evans. They are great monikers, but I still liked the way teams
were aligned in the former Centennial, Continental and 5A Jefferson County leagues. The CHSAA Legislative Council is expected to approve the new conference alignments on Jan. 28. The council deterJim Benton mines rules, and its 75 members repreOVERTIME sent all athletic conferences along with delegates from the Colorado Association of School Boards, Colorado Athletic Directors Association and Colorado Association of Secondary School Administrators. The football committee proposal is one of 10 reports that will likely be approved. The claim of the football committee with its Class 5A waterfall conference proposal is that travel will be along the I-25 corridor and be no longer than two hours since there are no Grand Junction schools. The proposed Class 4A waterfall league lineup is based on geography. Sounds good, but it seems like interest
and gate receipts could be affected when Cherry Creek plays teams like Prairie View in Henderson or Grandview travels to Doherty and Pomona faces Aurora Hinkley. Even in Class 4A, when Littleton has a game in Montrose. Sure rivalry games can be scheduled as nonleague affairs, but seeing Creek vs. Valor or Douglas County vs. Castle View in league contests that add more importance than just bragging right will be lost in the new conference alignments. She can’t stay out of the gym Pomona basketball player Ashley Van Sickle logs long hours in the gym. “She’s a great kid and is a very good student,” coach Jeff Gomer said. “She is well respected by both staff and students at the school. She is one of the best junior guards in the state and she has a really well-rounded game. “She can pass, score and defend. The best thing about her is she is a gym rat. I have to kick her out of the gym so I can go home.” Van Sickle is at or near the top of Jefferson County 5A statistics. She is second in scoring at 17.6 points per game, first
in assists with 6.5 per game and first in steals with 5.2 a game. The 5-foot-7 Van Sickle leads the state’s Class 5A players in steals and is tied for first in average assists. She is fifth in free throw shooting (79 percent) and sixth in 3-point shooting (42 percent). Preseason player of the year Colorado School of Mines senior Nate Olinger, a Pomona graduate, was named the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference preseason Player of the Year. Olinger, a senior outfielder and pitcher, hit .387 last season with 19 doubles, five home runs and 36 runs batted in. He compiled a 3.71 earned-run average. Colorado Mesa University sophomore third baseman Trent Maloney also was named to the RMAC preseason all-league team. Maloney, a Douglas County High School grad, hit .323 with 25 RBIs last spring. Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@ coloradocommunitymedia.com or at 303566-4083.
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SPORTS ROUNDUP ENGLEWOOD PIRATES GIRLS BASKETBALL Centaurs 50, Englewood 39 The Pirates felt to 6-8 on the season with the Jan. 23 home loss. Key performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game. Elizabeth 63, Englewood 38 The Pirates fell to 6-7 on the season with the Jan. 22 home loss. Key performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game.
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The Pirates fell to 3-12 on the season with the Jan. 22 road loss. Key performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game. Denver West 65, Englewood 61 The Pirates fell to 3-11 on the season with the Jan. 20 road loss. Key performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game. Weld Central 68, Englewood 63 The Pirates fell to 3-10 on the season with the Jan. 19 home loss. Key performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game.
BOYS BASKETBALL Elizabeth 73, Englewood 56
ARAPAHOE WARRIORS GIRLS BASKETBALL Cherry Creek 48, Arapahoe 29 The Warriors fell to 9-5 on the season with the Jan. 22 home loss. Key performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game.
GIRLS BASKETBALL Castleview 56, Heritage 23 The Eagles fell to 6-11 on the season with the Jan. 22 road loss. Key performers: Haily Cechini scored seven points. Regis Jesuit 52, Heritage 37 The Eagles fell to 6-10 on the season with the Jan. 20 road loss. Key performers: Haily Cechini scored 14 points. Baily Cechini scored 13 points. Rock Canyon 30, Heritage 24 The Eagles fell to 6-9 on the season with the Jan. 19 road loss. Key performers: Haily Cechini scored 10 points. Baily Cechini scored seven points.
Key performers: Macy Ziegler scored 19 points. Jordyn Vega scored 12 points.
Arapahoe 60, Smokey Hill 28 The Warriors improved to 9-4 on the season with the Jan. 20 home win. Key performers: Elianna McClair scored 13 points. Jordyn Vega scored 12 points. Arapahoe 53, Palmer 40 The Warriors improved to 8-4 on the season with the Jan. 18 road win.
BOYS BASKETBALL Rock Canyon 65, Heritage 59 The Eagles fell to 4-10 on the season with the Jan. 19 home loss. Key performers: Walker Andrew scored 17 points. Jack Pec scored 16 points. ICE HOCKEY Resurrection Christian 5, Heritage 0 The Eagles fell to 4-7 on the season with the Jan. 23 road loss. Key performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game. Mountain Vista 9, Heritage 3 The Eagles fell to 4-6 on the season with the Jan. 22 road loss. Key performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game.
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BOYS BASKETBALL Cherry Creek 48, Arapahoe 39 The Warriors fell to 8-7 on the season with the Jan. 22 road loss. Key performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game.
GIRLS BASKETBALL Green Mountain 62, Littleton 48 The Lions fell to 5-9 on the season with the Jan. 22 road loss. Key performers: Rebekah Sandstrom scored 17 points. Mikalen Cox scored seven points.
BOYS BASKETBALL Green Mountain 53, Littleton 43 The Lions fell to 0-14 on the season with the Jan. 22 home loss. Key performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game.
Arapahoe 63, Smokey Hill 47 The Warriors improved to 8-6 on the year with the Jan. 20 road win. Key performers: Kyle Lukasiewicz scored 19 points. Ryan King scored 13 points.
Standley Lake 56, Littleton 40 The Lions fell to 5-8 on the season with the Jan. 20 road loss. Key performers: Katie Puchino scored six points.
Standley Lake 44, Littleton 38 The Lions fell to 0-13 on the season with the Jan. 20 home loss. Key performers: Sam Kail scored 13 points. David Bieber scored 11 points.
CHERRY CREEK BRUINS GIRLS BASKETBALL Cherry Creek 48, Arapahoe 29 The Bruins improved to 10-5 on the season with the Jan. 22 road win. Key performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game. Cherry Creek 58, Overland 49 The Bruins improved to 9-5 on the season with the Jan. 20 road win.
Key performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game. BOYS BASKETBALL Cherry Creek 48, Arapahoe 39 The Bruins improved to 8-6 on the season with the Jan. 22 home win. Key performers: Hayden Parr scored 10 points. Will Halfon scored 10 points.
Overland 60, Cherry Creek 50 The Bruins fell to 7-6 on the season with the Jan. 20 road loss. Key performers: Will Halfon scored 15 points. Hayden Parr scored 12 points. ICE HOCKEY Monarch 9, Cherry Creek 2 The Bruins fell to 11-1 on the season
after suffering their first loss Jan. 23 on the road. Key performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game. Cherry Creek 3, Columbine 2 The Bruins improved to 11-0 on the season with the Jan. 22 road win. Key performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game.
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COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0750-2015 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 13, 2015, 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) Robert Timothy Reeder and Sharon Jean Reeder Original Beneficiary(ies) U.S. Bank National Association ND Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. Bank National Association, as successor by merger of U.S. Bank National Association ND Date of Deed of Trust September 02, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 15, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B5139366 Original Principal Amount $275,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $249,531.98 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 11, BLOCK 52, SOUTHGLENNSEVENTH FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7052 South Franklin Street, 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, 03/02/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/7/2016 Last Publication: 2/4/2016 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: 11/13/2015 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Torben M. Welch #34282 Matthew Ryan Sullivan #39728 Alex M Beltz #43310 Messner & Reeves LLC 1430 Wynkoop Street, Suite 300, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 623-1800 Attorney File # 7328.0389 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.: 0750-2015 First Publication: 1/7/2016 Last Publication: 2/4/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0736-2015
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COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0736-2015
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0753-2015
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On November 4, 2015, 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.
On November 13, 2015, 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) DAVID A EDMISTON and JANA K EDMISTON Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FREMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN Current Holder of Evidence of Debt DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR CARRINGTON MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2005-FRE1 ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES Date of Deed of Trust June 24, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 05, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B5098181 Original Principal Amount $648,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $577,132.96
Original Grantor(s) Paula S Mackintosh and Oliverio Cervantes Original Beneficiary(ies) Compass Bank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Interstate Intrinsic Value Fund A, LLC Date of Deed of Trust September 20, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 13, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B6146867 Original Principal Amount $18,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $14,797.59
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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 2, BLOCK 1, BURMING TREE AT COLUMBINE, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. MORE CORRECTLY KNOWN AS: LOT 2, BLOCK 1, BURNING TREE AT COLUMBINE, FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 93 FAIRWAY LN, LITTLETON, CO 80123. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/24/2016, 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: 12/31/2015 Last Publication: 1/28/2016 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: 11/04/2015 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 15-008559 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.: 0736-2015 First Publication: 12/31/2015 Last Publication: 1/28/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0753-2015
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On November 4, 2015, 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.
On November 13, 2015, 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) DAVID A EDMISTON and JANA K EDMISTON
Original Grantor(s) Paula S Mackintosh and Oliverio Cervantes
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. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED AND DESCRIBED IN A DEED RECORDED AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF THE COUNTY SET FORTH ABOVE AS: LOT 72 BLOCK 4 SOUTHCREEK FLG 1 Also known by street and number as: 16293 E Otero Ave, Englewood, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 03/02/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/7/2016 Last Publication: 2/4/2016 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: 11/13/2015 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lauren Tew #45041 Weldon Phillips #31827 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 3750.100106.F01 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0753-2015 First Publication: 1/7/2016 Last Publication: 2/4/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0763-2015 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 20, 2015, 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) BRUCE I. GORDON Original Beneficiary(ies) FINANCIAL FREEDOM SENIOR FUNDING CORPORATION, A SUBSIDIARY OF LEHMAN BROTHERS BANK, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CIT BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust January 21, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust
On November 20, 2015, 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) BRUCE I. GORDON Original Beneficiary(ies) FINANCIAL FREEDOM SENIOR FUNDING CORPORATION, A SUBSIDIARY OF LEHMAN BROTHERS BANK, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CIT BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust January 21, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 28, 2003 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B3019339 Original Principal Amount $216,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $81,765.83
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. ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT 'A' AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. Also known by street and number as: 1692 WEST CANAL CIRCLE #1032, 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.
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COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0765-2015
Public Trustees
Public Trustees
On November 20, 2015, 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.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0767-2015
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
Original Grantor(s) Richard Iovane and Rosemarie Iovane Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as a nominee for Peoples Mortgage Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. Bank National Association Date of Deed of Trust May 29, 2012 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 07, 2012 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D2061691 Original Principal Amount $155,149.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $147,554.89 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. Please see the attached Exhibit A for the legal description.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 03/09/2016, 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.
Also known by street and number as: 15700 East Jamison Dr. #3-107, Englewood, CO 80112.
First Publication: 1/14/2016 Last Publication: 2/11/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 03/09/2016, 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.
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: 11/20/2015 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 15-009438
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.
First Publication: 1/14/2016 Last Publication: 2/11/2016 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: 11/20/2015 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
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Holly Shilliday #24423 Joan Olson #28078 Erin Robson #46557 Courtney Wright #45482 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-15-687467-JS
0763-2015 Exhibit A BUILDING 10, UNIT 1032, PINNACLE AT HIGHLINE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION FOR PINNACLE AT HIGHLINE RECORDED ON JULY 17, 2001 AT RECEPTION NO. B1115281 AND THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON OCTOBER 29, 2001 AT RECEPTION NO. B1183130 IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO AND GARAGE UNIT G 176 IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION FOR PINNACLE AT HIGHLINE RECORDED ON JULY 17, 2001 AT RECEPTION NO. B1115281 AND THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON, OCTOBER 29, 2001 AT RECEPTION NO. B1183130 IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO APN # 207733318018 Legal Notice NO.: 0763-2015 First Publication: 1/14/2016 Last Publication: 2/11/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0765-2015 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 20, 2015, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of
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 0765-2015 Exhibit A CONDOMINIUM UNIT 107, BUILDING 3, SAVANNAH, A CONDOMINIUM, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF SAVANNAH, RECORDED ON JULY 27, 2004 AS RECEPTION NO. B4133216 AND THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON OCTOBER 3, 2005, AS RECEPTION NO. B5148400, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, TOGETHER WITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE PARKING SPACE NO. 223 AND GARAGE NO. G, IN GARAGE BUILDING 17, AS A LIMITED COMMON ELEMENT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. A.P.N. 2073-32-2-16-007 Legal Notice NO.: 0765-2015 First Publication: 1/14/2016 Last Publication: 2/11/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On November 24, 2015, 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) BRENDA STOKES Original Beneficiary(ies) CHASE BANK USA, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST 2007-CH3, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-CH3 Date of Deed of Trust November 17, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 07, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B6172530 Original Principal Amount $195,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $195,216.11
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 36 AND 37, BLOCK 5, RESUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS 1, 2, 3, 4, 13, 14, 15 AND 16 OF WINDERMERE GALLUP'S SUBURBAN HOME, SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
Also known by street and number as: 5949 S BEMIS ST, LITTLETON, CO 80120.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 03/16/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/21/2016 Last Publication: 2/18/2016 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: 11/24/2015 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly L. Decker #32647 Toni M.N. Dale #30580 Jolene Kaminski #46144
Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155
Attorney File # 15-911-28857 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.: 0767-2015 First Publication: 1/21/2016 Last Publication: 2/18/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0735-2015 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On November 3, 2015, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of
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COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 797 East Phillips Drive North, Littleton, CO 80122.
NOTICE OF SALE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0735-2015 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 3, 2015, 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) SHAWNA M JAMES Original Beneficiary(ies) CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO., INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust April 28, 2009 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 05, 2009 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B9045776 Re-Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 17, 2009 Re-Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B9102910 Original Principal Amount $146,301.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $131,600.41
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, 02/24/2016, 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.
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
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Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you TO SOLVE SUDOKU: Numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box.Iowa EachCity, Iowa 52244 are hereby notified that the covenants of (855) number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the 411-2372 the deed of trust have been violated as www.consumerfinance.gov order in which the numbers will appear by using clues already follows: failurethe to numeric pay principal and in- provided terest whenthe due together with other DATE: 11/03/2015 in the boxes. The more numbers you name, easier it gets to all solve the puzzle! payments provided for in the evidence of Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for debt secured by the deed of trust and oththe County of Arapahoe, State of Colorer violations thereof. ado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT 'A' attorney(s) representing the legal holder of AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS the indebtedness is: THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Also known by street and number as: Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 6036 SOUTH SPOTSWOOD STREET, Kelly Murdock #46915 LITTLETON, CO 80120. David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN Sheila J Finn #36637 IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CUREve M. Grina #43658 RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 OF THE DEED OF TRUST. Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 NOTICE OF SALE (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 15-009260 The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described The Attorney above is acting as a debt herein, has filed Notice of Election and collector and is attempting to collect a Demand for sale as provided by law and debt. Any information provided may be in said Deed of Trust. used for that purpose. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. ©Public Trustees' Association on Wednesday, 02/24/2016, at the East of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, 0735-2015 EXHIBIT A Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the CONDOMINIUM UNIT 6036, STERNE highest and best bidder for cash, the said PARK TOWNHOMES, ACCORDING TO real property and all interest of the said THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns APRIL 4, 1978, IN BOOK 34 AT PAGE therein, for the purpose of paying the in13, AND THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARdebtedness provided in said Evidence of ATION FOR STERNE PARK TOWNCOMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus HOMES, RECORDED MARCH 15, 1978, CRS §38-38-103 attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and IN BOOK 2741 AT PAGE 58, AND AS FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0735-2015 other items allowed by law, and will issue AMENDED BY INSTRUMENT RECORto the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, DED MAY 24, 1978 IN BOOK 2780 AT To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is all as provided by law. PAGE 766, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, given with regard to the following STATE OF COLORADO described Deed of Trust: First Publication: 12/31/2015 Last Publication: 1/28/2016 Legal Notice NO.: 0735-2015 On November 3, 2015, the undersigned Name of Publication: Littleton Independent First Publication: 12/31/2015 Public Trustee caused the Notice of ElecLast Publication: 1/28/2016 tion and Demand relating to the Deed of IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Trust described below to be recorded in A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO the County of Arapahoe records. FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE COMBINED NOTICE - DEFERRED BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO - PUBLICATION Original Grantor(s) CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; CRS §38-38-803(6) SHAWNA M JAMES FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0570-2015 Original Beneficiary(ies) IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO., INC. LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLTo Whom It May Concern: This Notice is Current Holder of Evidence of Debt ATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A given with regard to the following COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECdescribed Deed of Trust: AUTHORITY TION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBIDate of Deed of Trust TION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECOn August 14, 2015, the undersigned April 28, 2009 TION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER Public Trustee caused the Notice of ElecCounty of Recording MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE tion and Demand relating to the Deed of Arapahoe COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, Trust described below to be recorded in Recording Date of Deed of Trust THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANthe County of Arapahoe records. May 05, 2009 CIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), Recording Information (Reception No. OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMOriginal Grantor(s) and/or Book/Page No.) PLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FOREJeffrey E. Harper B9045776 CLOSURE PROCESS. and Karen R. Harper Re-Recording Date of Deed of Trust Original Beneficiary(ies) September 17, 2009 Colorado Attorney General Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. Re-Recording Information (Reception No. 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Current Holder of Evidence of Debt and/or Book/Page No.) Denver, Colorado 80203 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. B9102910 (800) 222-4444 Date of Deed of Trust Original Principal Amount www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov July 02, 2003 $146,301.00 County of Recording Outstanding Principal Balance Federal Consumer Financial Arapahoe $131,600.41 Protection Bureau Recording Date of Deed of Trust P.O. Box 4503 July 09, 2003 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you Iowa City, Iowa 52244 Recording Information (Reception No. are hereby notified that the covenants of (855) 411-2372 and/or Book/Page No.) the deed of trust have been violated as www.consumerfinance.gov B3146403 follows: failure to pay principal and inOriginal Principal Amount terest when due together with all other DATE: 11/03/2015 $163,000.00 payments provided for in the evidence of Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for Outstanding Principal Balance debt secured by the deed of trust and oththe County of Arapahoe, State of Color$59,264.54 er violations thereof. ado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE are hereby notified that the covenants of A FIRST LIEN. The name, address, business telephone the deed of trust have been violated as number and bar registration number of the follows: failure to pay principal and inATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT 'A' attorney(s) representing the legal holder of terest when due together with all other AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS the indebtedness is: payments provided for in the evidence of THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. debt secured by the deed of trust and othLynn M. Janeway #15592 er violations thereof. Also known by street and number as: Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 6036 SOUTH SPOTSWOOD STREET, Kelly Murdock #46915 THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE LITTLETON, CO 80120. David R. Doughty #40042 A FIRST LIEN. Alison L Berry #34531 THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN Sheila J Finn #36637 LOT 214, OAKBROOK FILING NO. 2, IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CUREve M. Grina #43658 COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 COLORADO. OF THE DEED OF TRUST. Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 Also known by street and number as: NOTICE OF SALE (303) 706-9990 797 East Phillips Drive North, Littleton, Attorney File # 15-009260 CO 80122. The current holder of the Evidence of Debt
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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, 02/24/2016, 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: 12/31/2015 Last Publication: 1/28/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
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The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 0735-2015 EXHIBIT A CONDOMINIUM UNIT 6036, STERNE PARK TOWNHOMES, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED APRIL 4, 1978, IN BOOK 34 AT PAGE 13, AND THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR STERNE PARK TOWNHOMES, RECORDED MARCH 15, 1978, IN BOOK 2741 AT PAGE 58, AND AS AMENDED BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED MAY 24, 1978 IN BOOK 2780 AT PAGE 766, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Legal Notice NO.: 0735-2015
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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
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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. The original Sale Date was scheduled for December 2, 2015 but was deferred pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes 38-38-801 et seq. The deferment period has been terminated or ended and the Sale may now proceed according to law. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 03/02/2016 (formerly scheduled for December 2, 2015 and
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First Publication: 12/31/2015 Last Publication: 1/28/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
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COMBINED NOTICE - DEFERRED - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-803(6) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0570-2015 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 14, 2015, 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) Jeffrey E. Harper and Karen R. Harper Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust July 02, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 09, 2003 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B3146403 Original Principal Amount $163,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $59,264.54 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 214, OAKBROOK FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 797 East Phillips Drive North, 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. The original Sale Date was scheduled for December 2, 2015 but was deferred pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes 38-38-801 et seq. The deferment period has been terminated or ended and the Sale may now proceed according to law.
Public Trustees
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 03/02/2016 (formerly scheduled for December 2, 2015 and continued for deferment) , 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 of Notice of Deferred Sale: 1/14/2016 Last Publication of Notice of Deferred Sale: 2/11/2016 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: 11/30/2015 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly Shilliday #24423 Joan Olson #28078 Erin Robson #46557 Courtney Wright #45482 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-15-681111-JS 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
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that might answer some questions. that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 03/02/2016 (formerly GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your early enthuscheduled for December 2, 2015 and siasm for a project might have been somewhat continued for deferment) , at the East Hearing Room, County Administration premature. Although you feel positive about it, Building, 5334 South Prince Street, you might need more information in order to Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the make an informed decision. highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said CANCER (June 21 toNOTICE July 22)-Taking on a new Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns COMBINED PUBLICATION responsibility might seem like the politically therein, for the purpose of paying the inCRS §38-38-103 debtedness provided in said Evidence correct of FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0733-2015 thing to do. But even with the promise Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus of support, was it the wisest? Consider reasattorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is sessinggiven yourwith upcoming other items allowed by law, and will issue regarddecision. to the following to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, described Deed of Trust: LEO (July 23 to August 22) Apply yourself to all as provided by law. completing your task3,despite all the distracOn November 2015, the undersigned First Publication of Public Trustee caused the Notice Elections that might be interfering with yourofwork. Notice of Deferred Sale: 1/14/2016 tion andyourself Demand relating to the Deed Then reward with a weekend of funof Last Publication of Trust described below to be recorded in sharedthe withCounty peopleofwho are closerecords. to you. Notice of Deferred Sale: 2/11/2016 Arapahoe Name of Publication: Littleton Independent VIRGOOriginal (August 23 to September 22) A busiGrantor(s) ness agreement from the past might need to IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO Amir Stephen A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO Original Beneficiary(ies) be looked at again. Use this unexpected develFILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE Mortgage opment to checkElectronic out otherRegistration matters related to BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO Systems, Inc., as nominee for Universal proves to be rewarding. CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;it. A weekend Lendingventure Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt (September 23 to October 22) Don’t IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT LIBRA A Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. ignoreDate thatofuneasy LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLDeed offeeling Trust about making a ATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR commitment. A November 04, 2010 It could be a case of understandSINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECCounty Recording ably cold feet,ofor a warning that something TION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBIArapahoe isn’t asRecording right as it Date should TION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECof be. Deed of Trust TION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER November 05, 2010 SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) No. A MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE Recording Information (Reception colleague could be more supporting of one of COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, and/or Book/Page No.) THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINAND0114081 your efforts. But it’s up to you to make the case CIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), Original Principal Amount for it, and that could mean opening up a secret OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COM$281,213.00 or two,Outstanding which mightPrincipal be a problem for you. PLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FOREBalance CLOSURE PROCESS. $257,041.68 Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov
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CAPRICORN (December 22 toofJanuary debt secured by the deed trust and19) othDespiteer some anxious moments, you could violations thereof. have good reason to be pleased with how LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE things THE are turning out. An end-of-the-week call A FIRST LIEN. might hold some interesting information.
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LOT 35, BLOCK 15, SOUTHGLENN AQUARIUS February DATE: 11/30/2015 T H I R D(January F I L I N G20 , CtoO U N T Y O 18) F AAR long-overdue expression of appreciation could Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for APAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorbe offered soon. But admit it: You never really ado Also by street andMeanwhile, number as: expected it known would happen, right? By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee 6741 S Marion Circle West, Centennial, keep your CO weekend 80122. options open. The name, address, business telephone PISCES (February 19 to March 20) It’s aHEREIN good number and bar registration number of the THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED dive rightOF intoTHE a newPROPERTY challenge, whether attorney(s) representing the legal holder time of toIS ALL CURthe indebtedness is: RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY to THE LIEN it’s learning a computer app, or how drive a OF THE DEED OF TRUST. stick shift, or making a new friend. Whatever it Holly Shilliday #24423 is, good luck. Joan Olson #28078 NOTICE OF SALE Erin Robson #46557 BORN THIS WEEK: Youofsee the wisdom in Courtney Wright #45482 The current holder the Evidence of Debt honesty, and you othersofappreciate your Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 secured by help the Deed Trust, described McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arvision.herein, has filed Notice of Election and apahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO Demand for sale as provided by law and 80112 (877) 369-6122 in said Deed of Trust. (c) 2016 King Features Synd., Inc. Attorney File # CO-15-681111-JS THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given The Attorney above is acting as a debt that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. collector and is attempting to collect a on Wednesday, 02/24/2016, at the East debt. Any information provided may be Hearing Room, County Administration used for that purpose. Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the ©Public Trustees' Association highest and best bidder for cash, the said of Colorado Revised 1/2015 real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns Public Notice NO.: 0570-2015 therein, for the purpose of paying the inFirst Publication: 1/14/2016 debtedness provided in said Evidence of Last Publication: 2/11/2016 Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus Name of Publication: Littleton Independent attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION all as provided by law. CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0733-2015 First Publication: 12/31/2015 Last Publication: 1/28/2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is Name of Publication: Littleton Independent given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO On November 3, 2015, the undersigned FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE Public Trustee caused the Notice of ElecBY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO tion and Demand relating to the Deed of CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLOriginal Grantor(s) ATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A Amir Stephen SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECOriginal Beneficiary(ies) TION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBIMortgage Electronic Registration TION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECSystems, Inc., as nominee for Universal TION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER Lending Corporation MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANDate of Deed of Trust CIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), November 04, 2010 OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMCounty of Recording PLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FOREArapahoe CLOSURE PROCESS. Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 05, 2010 Colorado Attorney General Recording Information (Reception No. 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor and/or Book/Page No.) Denver, Colorado 80203 D0114081 (800) 222-4444 Original Principal Amount www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov $281,213.00 Outstanding Principal Balance Federal Consumer Financial $257,041.68 Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you Iowa City, Iowa 52244 are hereby notified that the covenants of (855) 411-2372 the deed of trust have been violated as www.consumerfinance.gov follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other DATE: 11/03/2015 payments provided for in the evidence of Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for debt secured by the deed of trust and oththe County of Arapahoe, State of Colorer violations thereof. ado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the LOT 35, BLOCK 15, SOUTHGLENN attorney(s) representing the legal holder of THIRD FILING, COUNTY OF ARthe indebtedness is: APAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Holly Shilliday #24423 Also known by street and number as: Joan Olson #28078 6741 S Marion Circle West, Centennial, Erin Robson #46557 CO 80122. Courtney Wright #45482 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E ArIS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN 80112 (877) 369-6122 OF THE DEED OF TRUST. Attorney File # CO-15-689783-JS
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Public Trustees
NOTICE OF SALE
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 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, 02/24/2016, 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
©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015
Legal Notice NO.: 0733-2015 First Publication: 12/31/2015 Last Publication: 1/28/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
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