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Trees bring cheer to families in need 100 trees donated through Rotary Club of Centennial BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Lights, ornaments, snacks and real Christmas trees — no plastic here — brightened up the holidays for low-income families at an event put on by the Rotary Club of Centennial. This “is very refreshing, to not have to buy a tree, ornaments and lights. It definitely takes the stress out of Christmas,” said Reejahnae Long, 21. Long, from Denver, was one of the members of 100 families who had trees provided for them at the Dec. 10 event, held at the Arapahoe County Sheriff ’s Office in the unincorporated area just south of Centennial. The families were identified by Integrated Family Community Services, Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA) and one church, the Rotary Club said in a news release. “It’s just filling a need in the community,” said member Ken Hope, who led the project and said that as a service club, “That’s what we do.” Community members in the area got involved in the project, like Christa Grasse from the Centennial Prime Timers seniors club, who knitted 100 ornaments for the cause. Fifteen organizations and retail stores pitched in, with Home Depot donating 50 trees and O’Toole’s Garden Center and Highlands Nursery giving trees as well. Arapahoe County Sheriff David Walcher, a member of the Rotary Club of Centennial, arranged for the giveaway to take place in the sheriff ’s office parking lot. The club holds breakfast meetings from 7:15 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on Tuesdays at the Embassy Suites Hotel at 10250 E. Costilla Ave. in Centennial, and anyone is welcome to join. The Rotary is a worldwide organization that promotes humanitarian service.

Rotary Club of Centennial member Ken Hope, left, and former Centennial Mayor Randy Pye sit at a Christmastree giveaway in front of a banner listing sponsors Dec. 10. Current Mayor Cathy Noon also attended the event.

Reejahnae Long, 21, in the driver’s seat, smiles as volunteers with the Rotary Club of Centennial help give her a Christmas tree and snacks Dec. 10. Long, who lives in Denver, came to the event at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office parking lot after her mother, who used to live in the area, heard about it. PHOTOS BY ELLIS ARNOLD

John Peterson, club member, stands with “Calli the black-nosed reindog” at a Christmas tree giveaway event Dec. 10. Peterson dressed up as Santa — something he hadn’t done since his daughter was a baby 30 years ago —and helped out with the event.

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Sex-crime victims have allies in SANE nurses

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

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

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Jennifer Bishara often meets people on the worst day of their lives. Bishara, a nurse, is the director of the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner/Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner program — or SANE/SAFE — for Littleton Adventist Hospital. She’s liable to be paged any time of day or night to meet with sex-assault victims, and to conduct a thorough evidence-gathering examination that could spell the difference between locking up sexual predators or watching them walk free. In an era in which politicians, entertainers and business leaders are facing waves of accusations of sexual misconduct, Bishara and her colleagues want to get the word out that victims of sex assault can expect skilled and loving help from experienced professionals. “When a patient comes in this room, they’ve had something taken from them,” Bishara said, sitting in a small examination room. “We give them their dignity and control back.” The program also cares for victims of domestic violence and strangulation, and is beginning to branch out into elder abuse and child abuse. The program has its origins in the 1970s, as forensic evidence collection commenced a sea change in how sex crimes were prosecuted. Today the program, overseen by the International Association of Forensic Nurses, is present in nearly 30 hospitals statewide — and soon expanding to Parker Adventist Hospital. Treatment and options When victims arrive at the hospital, staff page a SANE/ SAFE nurse, who arrives within 45 minutes, regardless of the time, 365 days a year. Nurses must obtain explicit, informed consent from victims, who then provide a detailed account of the assault, Bishara said. They are then given a meticulous physical exam, in which nurses take swabs of physical evidence on the victims’ body, and use a device called a colposcope — essentially an oversized microscope — to examine and

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

Nurse Jennifer Bishara, left, performs a strangling action on a mannequin head — named “Liz” — that she and nurse Stacy Hobson, right, use to ask strangulation victims to demonstrate how their attacker assaulted them. Bishara and Hobson are trained SANE/SAFE nurses, who work with victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. DAVID GILBERT photograph injuries. The examination also provides treatment for infection and pregnancy prevention. Victims are also connected with The Blue Bench, a Denverbased sex assault victims advocacy group, as well as other resources. Nurses ensure that each victim has a safe place to go after the examination. Victims are not required to report the assault to law enforcement, though Bishara encourages it. Regardless, the forensic evidence and statement of the victim are collected and assigned a serial number and maintained under strict security, so that if the victim decides to pursue charges at a later date, the evidence remains intact and admissible in court. SANE/SAFE nurses routinely testify in criminal cases. Victims can come in up to five days after an assault, though Bishara said the sooner the better, as evidence degrades with every passing hour. Catching offenders Evidence collected in a SANE/SAFE examination can be crucial to convicting sexual predators, said Chris Gallo, chief deputy district attorney for Colorado’s 18th Judicial District, which covers Arapahoe, Douglas, Lincoln and Elbert counties. “Robberies can be caught on camera,” said Gallo, who heads the district’s Special Victims’ Unit, which prosecutes sex crimes and crimes against children. “Homicides have bullets

and guns and people willing to testify. With sex assault, however, we have a crime that occurs often between two people behind closed doors. The victim often feels shame and embarrassment. The fact that there’s a trained professional who can collect whatever small amount of evidence could exist to prosecute a sexual assault is fantastic. Without that, we’re back to circumstantial evidence and the credibility of witnesses.” Sex crimes occupy a dark niche in the world of criminal prosecution, Gallo said, because society has long held a distrust of accusers — a distrust Gallo said he sees waning. “It’s gratifying to see the support for people who disclose they’ve been abused, and I say it’s about freakin’ time,” Gallo said. “Supporting programs like SAFE/SANE goes a long way toward furthering that goal.” Doctors, too, rely on the expertise of SANE/SAFE nurses to address an otherwise difficult scenario. “Sexual assault examinations are very time-dependent, and very time-consuming,” said Dr. Matt Brougham, an emergency physician at Littleton Adventist and the medical director for the South Metro SANE/SAFE Program. “It can take two to three hours to do it right, and that’s very hard for emergency practitioners. Also, it’s vital that the evidence be handled properly, because a good defense attorney can find ways to get evidence thrown

out. This way, there are no mistakes.” In hospitals without SANE/ SAFE care, sexual-assault victims may wait for hours to be treated, Brougham said. “These are very emotionally charged situations, and people may walk if they can’t get this care,” Brougham said. “This is a great benefit to the community, and it’s hard to practice in a community where this isn’t available.” Impact on practitioners Seeing sexual predators thrown in prison based on the testimony of SANE/SAFE nurses is rewarding, said nurse Stacy Hobson, who has worked in the program for 10 years. “It’s greatly gratifying,” said Hobson, who has testified in more than 30 cases. “Sometimes our evidence is so impeccable they just take a plea deal.” Hobson has the distinction of being among the longer-lasting nurses in the program, which can take an emotional toll on its practitioners. “I have healthy boundaries,” Hobson said. “I’m good about not taking on vicarious trauma.” The nurses in the program look out for one another, and help keep each other from getting overwhelmed, said Bishara, the program director. “Detailed accounts of assaults can be traumatizing for nurses,” Bishara said. “If I have a particularly bad case, I dream about it all night. I have five kids. When I started doing

Bigger picture Bishara said that while she’s grateful to be able to help victims, she’d like to see society do a better job of addressing the causes of sexual assault rather than just treating the symptoms. “Sex assault starts with the culture,” Bishara said. “It’s about teaching sons about inappropriate touching and violence. I’ve got four sons — I tell them if a girl’s been drinking, hands off.” Sexual assault is less about sexual gratification and more about power, dominance and humiliation, Bishara said, adding that she’s beginning to see more men report assaults, too. Their suffering can be acute. “Women are trained and conditioned to avoid sex assault, but men are not,” Bishara said. “I see more outward devastation from men.” Regardless of identity, victims can expect a safe place and a wealth of resources and options in a SANE/SAFE facility, Hobson said. “We start by believing you,” Hobson said. “I won’t force you to report. I just want you to come in.” Bishara takes issue with elements of sexual assault nomenclature. “I hate the word ‘victim,’” Bishara said. “I prefer the word ‘survivor.’ They’re being victimized out there, but here, they leave as survivors.” Bishara’s survivors often leave her exam room on a path to healing, she said. “We’re told not to hug them, but a lot of times, they hug us,” Bishara said. “It seems very cathartic to them. We tell them that this happened and it’s terrible, but it doesn’t have to define you. You can be more and you can be better. ”

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The addition of a third lane in each direction along E-470 from Quincy Avenue to Parker Road is complete. Part of the eight-mile Road Widening Project, the new lanes will allow the toll road to accommodate projected growth and continue to maintain flow of traffic. A 2014 study of the E-470 Public Highway Authority indicated that the section of roadway between Quincy Avenue and Parker Road would need to be widened by 2018 to continue operating at the same level of service desired by customers. Work began in spring 2016, and the new lanes opened Oct. 16, two months ahead of projected. Final work on signage, landscaping and lighting is expected to wrap up in the coming weeks. Cost of the project is about $90 million. The project also included the con-

struction of a regional trail along the west side of E-470, between Quincy Avenue and Ireland Way. The trail opened Dec. 1. The trail has been constructed past the designated endpoint at Ireland Way, along the E-470 right of way to the Arapahoe/Douglas County line, although this section is not yet open to the public. The Town of Parker is working with neighboring jurisdictions to determine the connectivity and final design for the trail reaching to the Cherry Creek Trail west of Parker Road. E-470 officials see the construction of the trail as laying the groundwork for future connections and travel options in the area through partnerships with the local jurisdictions. “The Road Widening Project provided us with an opportunity to explore other steps, like the trail and added lanes, that we could take now to prepare for enhanced connectivity and options in the future,” Tim Stewart, E-470 executive director, said in a news release. “The larger focus of the project — adding roadway capacity — will allow us to meet customer demand and continue to provide a safe and reliable journey for travelers.”

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City moves to own Parker Jordan Centennial open space City moves from 50 percent to full ownership of one of only city-run recreation areas BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Centennial City Council voted to purchase — for free — the 50 percent interest of the Parker Jordan Centennial open space the city didn’t previously own, giving Centennial full control over the 107-acre swath of land. Before, it shared the cost of maintaining the land with the Parker Jordan Metropolitan District, which owned the other 50 percent interest before. That governmental body manages the area bounded by East Arapahoe Road, south Jordan and Parker roads, and the Arapahoe-Douglas county line. One of only a handful of parks and open spaces that Centennial owns, the space sits in the southeast part of Centennial, where East Broncos Parkway crosses south Parker and Jordan roads. The South Suburban Parks and Recreation and Arapahoe Park and Recreation districts manage most parks in the city. The Dec. 4 decision by city council won’t change much, as the ordinance to take the remaining interest in the open space declared an emergency to speed up the process, but only so the city would have the ability to main-

tain the land by Jan. 1. The land will remain open space. Standard procedure for such a move would take longer, and the Parker Jordan Metropolitan District ended its contract with Arapahoe County to maintain the land effective Dec. 31. No health or safety problem necessitated the purchase. Bennett Rutledge, who ran for, but didn’t win, a District 2 city council seat in the Nov. 7 election, opposed the move at the Dec. 4 council meeting. “Just because we may do it ... does not mean we should be doing it,” said Rutledge, who said other governmental bodies could have stepped in to manage the land. The city will pay additional maintenance costs now, but Centennial’s 2018 budget includes funds for that purpose, according to city staff. Centennial acquired 50 percent ownership of the 107 acres, which sit along the Cherry Creek, in 2010. The city worked with the metropolitan district to improve the open space, including completing of one of the last significant links in the Cherry Creek Trail, said Allison Wittern, spokeswoman for the city. The two bodies worked with other partners on the reclamation of the Cherry Creek stream to stabilize the creek and surrounding habitat. The trail, completed in 2010, runs from downtown Denver to Cherry Creek State Park all the way down to the Castle Rock area, parallel to Parker Road.

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MILESTONES Erica Albani-Burgio, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2017 honor roll at the University of Kansas. Katherine Allbritten, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2017 dean’s list at Drake University. Syed Ahsan, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2017 dean’s list at Washington University. Mackenzie Arnold, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2017 honor roll at the University of Kansas. James Ballard IV, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2017 honor roll at the University of Kansas. Madeline Cohen, of Centennial, graduated in spring 2017 from Drake University with bachelor of business

administration, accounting/management. Victoria Coombe, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2017 dean’s list at Drake University. Steven Cooper, of Centennial, graduated in spring 2017 from Fort Lewis College with a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies. Elizabeth Erickson, of Centennial, was an admission ambassador for the 2017-18 academic year at Fort Lewis College. Admission ambassadors represent Fort Lewis College to prospective students and their families, guidance counselors and visitors to the Durango area. Sydney Gray, of Centennial, was

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named to the spring 2017 honor roll at the University of Kansas. Paul Grewe, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2017 dean’s list at Drake University. Daniel Guarino, of Centennial, traveled to Ireland and Northern Ireland this summer as part of Belmont University’s Study Abroad program. Students spent time in Greece, Brazil, England, France, Switzerland and Haiti. Brooke Haskins, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2017 honor roll at the University of Kansas. William Hurtgen, of Centennial, graduated in spring 2017 from Fort Lewis College with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Alan Leblang, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2017 dean’s list at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Allise Loomis, of Centennial, has curated artwork for the exhibit “Harbinger of A Deeper Magic: Selections from Concordia’s Permanent Collection,” on display through Dec. 13 at the Marxhausen Gallery of Art at Concordia University in Nebraska. Jamie Miller, of Centennial, graduated in spring 2017 from Drake University with a bachelor of business administration, management. Miller also was named to the spring 2017 dean’s list at Drake. David Monson, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2017 honor roll at the University of Kansas. Matthew Odum, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2017 dean’s

list at Drake University. Russell Powell, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2017 dean’s list at Ithaca College. Powell is a writing for film, TV and emerging media major. Adam Resnick, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2017 president’s list at Drake University. Felicity Samaniego, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2017 honor roll at the University of Dallas. Samaniego is majoring in English. Mikaela Schmidt, of Centennial, graduated summa cum laude in May from Adams State University with a bachelor’s degree in cellular and molecular biology. Kailee Sharp, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2017 dean’s list at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Michael Vartuli, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2017 dean’s list at Biola University. Taylor Verbsky, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2017 dean’s list at the University of Findlay. Amanda Watts, of Centennial, graduated in May from Adams State University with a master’s degree in culturally and linguistically diverse education. Kaitlyn Weber, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2017 dean’s list at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Kate Weis, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2017 honor roll at the University of Kansas. SEE MILESTONES, P9

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Cole Wesselman, of Centennial, was awarded the Joseph Fleming Endowment Scholarship from Iowa State University. Mitchell Biggers, of Greenwood Village, was named to the spring 2017 honor roll at the University of Kansas. Kevin Donahue, of Greenwood Village, was named to the University of Albany’s Freshman Living-Learning Communities, in which students live on the same residence hall, take some classes together, build a strong

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Migration out of Colorado reaches record in 2016 Number of people moving in is larger as state’s growth continues ASSOCIATED PRESS

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DA’s office clears deputy in fatal shooting Carjacking suspect was killed in Centennial residential area in May BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

An officer-involved shooting in a residential area of Centennial May 31 that resulted in the death of a 17-yearold suspect from the southwest Denver area was justified, according to a review by the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office released Dec. 7. The review, dated Sept. 19, said Robert Knudsen, a deputy for the Arapahoe County Sheriff ’s Office, acted in line with laws that oversee use of force in defense of self and others, and use of deadly force by law enforcement, in shooting James Daniel Hill, born in 1999, in connection with a car-

jacking case. The review detailed the crimes and chase Hill was involved in. “I find that Deputy Robert Knudsen reasonably believed that his life was in imminent danger, that (Hill) presented an imminent danger of serious bodily injury or death to other police officers and to members of the public,” said the review, signed by Karen Pearson, chief deputy district attorney for the office. According to the findings of the review: Hill and four others had been driving around in a stolen 2004 white Chevrolet Impala that day. The car was stolen sometime between the afternoons of May 28 and May 29 from 10260 Washington St. in Thornton. It’s not known who stole the vehicle or if the five people were involved in that theft. Hill was one of three males who robbed a man in a parking lot in the early morning of May 31 in the apart-

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ment complex at 15859 E. Jamison Drive, which sits in unincorporated Arapahoe County just south of Centennial. Hill was armed with a handgun, and the man gave up his wallet, phone and keys to the group. The three males got in the man’s 2006 black Nissan Altima and drove away. The group came back to the Impala, which they had parked in the area, picked up the two females and left as a full group in the Nissan. Nearly half an hour later, at 5:11 a.m., Deputy Peter Tasei pursued the car with after coming to the area following a 911 call about the robbery. The Nissan accelerated, ran a red light and continued westbound on East Dry Creek Road. Knudsen heard of the chase on his police radio and attempted to force the car to turn north on South Yosemite Street to avoid it getting close to residential areas. Knudsen positioned his

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offee, black. Please.” “Cream and sugar?” There’s my six-word QUIET novel. I got the idea DESPERATION for a six-word novel from Hemingway, who got the idea from someone else. But someone else was someone no one has heard of, so Hemingway gets credit for it. I will share Hemingway’s sixCraig Marshall word novel later. Smith This isn’t a tribute to Hemingway or very, very short

novels. Technically, six words are too few to be either a novel or even a haiku. Most novels are over 60,000 words. Herman Melville, the creep, inflicted over 200,000 on me in just one book. About a whale. This is a tribute to coffee, hot and neat, unpolluted with sugars and half this and that. I have overheard people who make a coffee order sound like a recipe for pudding. If someone wants to meet for coffee, I am willing — if it’s coffee. Bogart never said, “Do you have any flavored coffees?” None of this means I am a tough guy. It just means that I refuse to take

something profound and meaningful, and put gimcracks in it. You go ahead: toss your hair, and say, “Blonde Roast, room for sweet cream and Jujubes,” if you want to, but leave me out of it. If someone at my table orders a “single-origin Rwandan espresso,” I am out. Gone. Hand me a “craft” coffee, and I will hand it right back. I don’t want a cup of coffee that has been French-pressed. We like to turn good things, great things, into overthought things. I still drive my own car. It doesn’t drive me, park me, or ask me what I want to listen to, or if my butt is warm enough.

I know that it’s cool to be cool, and black coffee isn’t cool. You have to have some standards, and you have to have some rules. I don’t allow anyone in my house who has a hyphenated name. Or anyone who refers to carrots and celery as “veggies.” Anyone who begins a sentence with “So” is on probation. I will interrupt and say, “I’ll bet you like flavored coffees.” “Why, yes. So, how did you know?” Do I have an open mind? I did have one until I heard about Richard Nixon and Richard Carpenter and Richard Simmons. SEE SMITH, P13

Raising the bar of optimism is courageous and contagious

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The rest of the story Mike Coffman in his guest column regarding tax reform (Dec. 7) failed to provide readers with the complete description of the proposal. He did not mention that the Affordable Care Act will be effectively discontinued, replaced by nothing. So up to 13 million people will be left without health insurance, many of them residing in his congressional district. It’s also likely that those already with health insurance will receive an increase on their premium. The richest people in our country, the top 1 percent, will receive a tax decrease.

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ow are you doing?” It was a common and simple enough question to ask a friend of mine whom I had not spoken to in a while. Her response, “Better than yesterday, awesome today, and not yet quite as incredible as tomorrow.” I loved it and her enthusiasm was contagious as her answer inspired me for the rest of my day, and it definitely contributed to this column. Years ago, I had written about a friend of mine, his name is Jerry, but his nickname has always been Nazz, an abbreviated version WINNING of his last name. Well Nazz, when asked WORDS how he was doing would always answer in the same way, “Great, couldn’t be better.” I watched him give this same response over and over again. And without fail, it always brought a smile to my face and to whoever it was that asked him how he was doing. Optimism is one thing, but a commitment to optimism takes everything to a whole new level. It isn’t just a mindset, Michael Norton it turns our mindset into action. Both friends I mention above have always had this sense of positive thinking ever since I have met them. Their positive attitude and optimistic outlook towards life has played a huge role in my own personal development and I hope to share a little of that with you here today. When I think about some of the emails I receive, and relate their stories to the idea of a positive outlook in life, I think about the people fighting addictions, couples going through a divorce, relationships that are hanging on by a thread, people battling cancer or other healthrelated problems, members of our community strugSEE NORTON, P13

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

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gling to find work, and others who are facing challenges of any kind. And I think about what I have shared in my replies to their emails as I encourage people to take personal ownership of how they choose to prepare and respond to any situation positively: • Strength: I am strong enough to fight this and I am getting stronger every day • Courage: I am braver today than I was yesterday, and I can face whatever comes my way • Conﬁdence: I believe in myself, my abilities, my knowledge, and who I am as a person • Faith: I am loved by God, my God is here with me, He is here for me, He never forsakes me • Hope: I live with hope, a hope for each day to be better than the day before • Love: I have love to offer, and I have many people who love me for who I am The more people who I have been blessed to meet and who carry such a conviction of optimism, enthusiasm, and positive outlook are the people who live with strength, courage, confidence, faith, hope, and love. And here’s the thing, many of the people who live with

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And Richard Bach. I read “Jonathan Livingston Seagull.” “Overcome space, and all we have left is Here. Overcome time, and all we have left is Now.” Pass the smelling salts and the syrup of ipecac. I don’t drink a cup of coffee. I drink six at a time. Go ahead and tell Dr. Watts. He already knows. I used to start the day with vodka. See? It could be worse. Much worse. I’d wake on Thursday, and think it was Wednesday or Friday. Hemingway’s six-word novel went

Professional AAUW, American Association of University Women, Littleton-South Metro Branch, invites graduates who hold an associate or higher degree from an accredited institution to participate in activities that advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. Meetings are usually the second Monday of each month, September through May, at Southglenn Library, Vine and University in Centennial. Social time at 6:30 p.m. is followed by a short business meeting and informative programs. Contact membership chair Barb Pyle at barbpyle@yahoo. com. BNI Connections (www.thebniconnections. com) invites business owners to attend its meeting held each Tuesday, 7:30 to

these qualities and characteristics have made the conscious choice to do so. That’s right, they have made the choice to live with these qualities even in the face of much adversity and overwhelming hardships and heartache. They have been challenged with the death of a loved one, divorce, a business partner who cheated them, bankruptcy, and addictions of many kinds. Yet they choose strength, courage, confidence, faith, hope, and love. It is life-changing for them and it is life-changing for everyone that has the pleasure and privilege of knowing them. And here’s the other part of this. Many people who I know who are thriving and not facing challenges at this time also seem to live with these very same traits. They aren’t fighting adversity, they use these same qualities to raise the bar of optimism and success. So let me ask you, “How are you doing?” I would love to hear how you are doing, what might be pulling you down and what may be driving your optimism at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we can try and be better than yesterday, awesome today, and not quite as incredible as tomorrow, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach. like this: “For sale: baby shoes, never worn.” Good, but mine is just as good. Mine is a reminder that we don’t listen. And we make assumptions. “Your stomach growled. You’re hungry.” “No. I just read `Jonathan Livingston Seagull.’” Coffee is a hot, brown beverage. It’s not a candy-colored, tangerine-flaked bouillon. Of course, it’s not up to me. Nothing is. Except what I nickname my houseplants. Next week: It’s not “mac and cheese.” It’s “macaroni and cheese.” Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net

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Job Seekers group meets from 8-9:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Our Father Lutheran Church, 6335 S. Holly St., Centennial. Call 720-550-7430. 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. 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, 303-7940354.

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Shane Michael Tholkes 1/14/1978 - 6/5/2007 Shane Michael Tholkes born January 14, 1978 in Bismarck, ND. Surviving parents, Gwen and Arnold John Tholkes. Brother, Stephen Tholkes and his wife and children. Sister, Rhonda Laessig and her husband and children. Shane grew up in Minot, ND where he gained his love for hockey. He spent the rest of his childhood in Littleton, Co. He continued to play hockey, football and baseball. He loved sports. He even

was a real rodeo cowboy. Shane received his GED. Shane is survived by his wife, Launa Tholkes and his children. Bohden 10, SaHarra 15, Tristan 15. Stepdaughter, Ericka 25. He found his soul mate, Launa in 2005 and married the love of his life June 5, 2007. Entered into rest December 2, 2017 after having a massive stroke. Shane will no longer be fighting his demons.

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Colorado doesn’t have the same literary reputation as places like New York, Chicago or San Francisco, but there’s something about the state that draws men and women of letters here. Beat prophets Jack Kerouac, Neal Cassady and Allen Ginsberg all spent time in the Front Range; James A. Michener taught at what is now the University of Northern Colorado; and gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson made Woody Creek, outside of Aspen, his mountain home. That same atmosphere makes

Colorado a popular place for writers in the making. “Denver is this kind of quietly literary city,” said Corey Dahl, communications coordinator with Lighthouse Writers Workshop, an organization that has been around for 20 years, and offers classes and opportunities to amateur writers. “We have thousands of writers who come to us for classes and workshops, and we work regularly with the students and faculty associated with Regis University’s Mile-High MFA and the University of Denver’s creative writing Ph.D.” SEE WRITERS, P15

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resident’s Park, the 77-acre f park surrounding the Whitew House, spends the holidays c J full of 56 trees representing each U.S. state, territory, and g p Washington, D.C., as part of the m America Celebrates display. All the trees are decorated by rep- J resentatives from i COMING h the source locaATTRACTIONS tion, and for this a s year’s Colorado tree, students and a faculty from the Rocky Mountain P College of Art + w Design contributed the ornaments. “We had contributions from all nine of our Clarke Reader departments, and several from our Animation and Game Art department,” said Sean Brown, chair of the Animation and Game Art department. “Some of the entries were combinations from students and instructors together, and others were created by individual students or faculty.” The trees are part of the 95th annual National Christmas Tree Lighting display, and will be on display through Jan. 1. The tree lighting happened on Dec. 4 and was broadcasted on the Hallmark Channel. In addition to Brown, RMCAD students Maya Dite-Shepard, LaVanna Holland, Christopher Jackson, Avery Lamb, Shania Ortegon, Erin Simenson, Gabriella Vagnoli, Justin Van Gend and Esther Yi created ornaments for the display. “I made a mini replica of Red Rocks,” Brown said. “Some of our students incorporated a columbine, and another recreated one of our amazing Colorado sunsets.” Students and staff used a variety of mediums and methods when making their ornaments, including sculpture, painting and 3-D printing technology. Presented by the National Park Service and National Park Foundation, the National Christmas Tree Lighting first started on Christmas Eve in 1923, when President Calvin Coolidge lit a Christmas tree in front of 3,000 visitors. “It is a great honor for our school to be chosen to participate in this event on behalf of the state of Colorado,” said Chris Spohn, president of RMCAD. SEE READER, P15

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Brandstetter, adult services librarian. The retreat will feature awardwinning authors speaking during the sessions. Local independent bookstores like the Tattered Cover offer large writers resources section, and make a point to feature locally published authors. “Supporting writing, stories, and information is our core mission, along with connecting readers to the books they are looking for,” said Heather Duncan, director of marketing and

events at the Tattered Cover. “Aspiring authors often become published authors and their books may one day be on our shelves. Writer are also some of our most valued customers.” Organizations like Lighthouse and Castle Rock Writers offer more regular meetings in addition to special events and conferences. These regular offerings give participants a chance to fully develop their writing and stories. “We offer a variety of workshops and classes year-round, from eight-week

workshops where students submit and critique each other’s work to one-day intensives that focus on a single element of the writing craft, like plot or character development,” Dahl said. “All of our classes are taught by local working writers, like Eleanor Brown (who wrote the New York Times bestseller ‘The Weird Sisters’) and David Wroblewski (who wrote the bestselling and Oprah Book Club novel ‘The Story of Edgar Sawtelle’).” Castle Rock takes a more locally focused approach, and covers the difficulties of getting published, especially in a small market like Denver. “People don’t realize how much of getting published is marketing oneself,” Aldridge-Dennis said. “You have to do a lot of that work yourself, at writers’ fairs, farmers markets, and other event. You have to sell yourself.” Both Aldridge-Dennis and Dahl said the writing process requires a lot of determination, and commitment to sticking to it, especially when things get discouraging. “Workshopping your writing or studying an element of craft can also open you up to new perspectives and ideas for your work,” Dahl said. “Workshops and classes are great for the community — a forum for discussing writing with people who enjoy writing.”

event costs $34.99 for adults and $13.99 for children. Visit www.redrocksonline.com for information and reservations.

audiences, the message will inspire them and it’s a show that will stick with audiences. Go to www.suteatro.org for the schedule and tickets.

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

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For writers of all ages, skill levels, and genres of interest, there are options to perfect their craft, get feedback, and receive help pursuing a publishing deal. “The goal is to support writers who are just starting and those who have been published locally before,” said Alice Aldridge-Dennis, president and conference director of the Castle Rock Writers. “Most of us have a story to tell, and many people need help working on the art and craft of it.” Many local libraries offer programs for writers to get feedback on their work. According to Rebecca Winning, communications coordinator with Jeffco Public Libraries, the Evergreen Library does a Come Write In program on the last Tuesday of the month, for the sharing of writing. In January, the Arvada Library is starting Hard Times writing workshops to help people deal with difficult times, and the Golden Library is starting a series of workshops for writers age 60 and older. In the south metro area, Englewood Public Library is hosting a two-day writers retreat, according to Michelle

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“Our campus holds so much talent, and we are excited to showcase the ornaments that our students and faculty members have created for the America Celebrates display,” Spohn continued.

Music for the soul at the Ogden French multi-instrumentalist FKJ’s debut album, “French Kiwi Juice,” was released in March of this year, and has quickly become one of my favorite albums of 2017. It’s an enchanting blend of electronic, R&B, funk and world music, and sounds great at a party, or just coming through your headphones. At 9 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14, FKJ will be swinging by The Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave. If his live show is anything like his album, audiences are in for a blissedout experience. Tickets are still available, and can be purchased at www. ogdentheatre.com.

Santa Claus on the Rocks There are opportunities all over town to meet Santa Claus, and make sure he knows what your children want for Christmas. But it’s hard to top seeing the jolly old elf at the country’s best music venue. Families can have Brunch with Santa from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 17 at Red Rocks Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway. In addition to photo ops with Santa, there will be holiday games and crafts for the children, a made-to-order omelet station and waffle and hot chocolate bars, as well as a specialty children’s buffet. Children can eat free if they bring a gift for a child in need. Reservations are required, and the

Anne Randolph, founder of Kitchen Table Writing, teaches “Raising the Stakes with Conflict” at a Castle Rock Writers gathering. COURTESY OF DERALD HOFFMAN

Making handmade ornaments in the Furnace Furnace Glassworks is one of Lakewood’s many creative hidden gems, and has built up quite the reputation over the years for its intricate and detailed work. For the holidays, the studio, 11354 W. 13th Ave. Suite 6, is hosting a Make Your Own Ornament Extravaganza from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17. The owners of Furnace will help guests select the colors they like, apply the color to the molten glass, shape the bubble and assist with adding the hook to hang it on a tree. There will also be pre-made ornaments and other items made by Furnace for sale, and 10 percent of net sales on products and workshop fees will be donated to creativity and arts programming at Brown Elementary and The Boys School of Denver, part of the Denver Public Schools system. The event is free to watch and costs $35 to make an ornament. For more information, visit www.furnaceglassworks.com/make-your-own-ornamentworkshop.html. A Christmas miracle at Su Teatro For those looking for a story of faith during the holidays, Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center brings the pageantry of a small hill called Tepeyacatl, where 57-year-old Juan Diego has a vision of the Virgin Mary. “The Miracle at Tepeyac” runs at the performing arts center, 721 Santa Fe Drive, through Dec. 23. The play calls audiences to question what it means to serve a higher purpose and ponder how they can help other people. The music will move

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ellist Silver Ainomae returns to Hampden Hall in the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, at 2 p.m. Dec. 18 to celebrate Beethoven’s birthday with SONYA’S violinist Claude Sim and pianist SAMPLER Joshua Sawicki. They will perform Beethoven’s “Sonata in D Major for Cello and Piano” and “Piano Trio in D Major, Op. 70 No. 1 `Ghost.’” Tickets at the box office, at englewoodarts.org Sonya Ellingboe and at 303-806-8196. Whiffenpoofs Yale’s celebrated singers, the Whiffenpoofs, who began singing in harmony more than 100 years ago, will bring the most recent members to the Newman Center at the University of Denver at 2 and 7 p.m. on Jan. 6. Tickets from $17/$15 students, Newman Center Box Office, newmantix. com, 303-871-7720. Nutcracker The Denver Ballet Theatre (David Taylor) will present a classical ballet version of “The Nutcracker” at 2 and

7:30 p.m. on Dec. 22 and 23 at Gates Concert Hall, the Newman Center at the University of Denver, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver. Tickets: $36-$18, newmantix.com/dbt. ‘Red’ Vintage Theatre will present the fine play, “Red,” by John Logan, through Jan. 7 at 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Directed by Craig A. Bond. Performances at 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $25-$30. Vintagetheatre.com, 303-856-7830. Miniatures Abend Gallery. 1412 Wazee St., Denver, holds its annual holiday miniatures show with works by more than 50 artists, through Dec. 31. Miniature original paintings are an ideal holiday gift for many folks on the list. Open Tuesdays-Saturdays, noon to 6 p.m. Holiday lights Two south area spots to enjoy holiday lights and treats. (Both have admission charge): Hudson Gardens at 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, through Dec. 31, and Santa’s Village at Chatfield Farms, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton, through Dec. 24.

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or artificial trees and yard refuse will not be accepted. Most trash and waste removal companies do not accept Christmas trees, so district residents are encouraged to take advantage of this free program. The trees will be mulched and used M in landscaping throughout the district and the city. Residents can obtain free mulch beginning Dec. 28. The mulch will be available weekdays, from 7:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Willow Spring site. Mulch is available from the City of Littleton throughout the year at the northwest corner of South Prescott Street and West Prentice Avenue. Resi- M dents are responsible for loading and are encouraged to bring bags or trash cans and a shovel or pitchfork. Call South Suburban at 303-721-8478 or the City of Littleton at 303-795-3863 for information.

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THINGS to DO

THEATER

Seussical, The Musical: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 30 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Show at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 10. No show on Dec. 24. Go to townhallartscenter. org/seussical.

ART/CRAFTS

Coffee and Coloring: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14 at the Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet. Coloring-related gift exchange and potluck. For adults. Register at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org. Bring Your Own Craft: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20 at the Castle Pines Library, 360 Village Square Lane. Start or finish a crafting project and connect with other crafters. For adults. Registration is required; contact 303-791-7323 or DCL.org. Kids Zone: 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Drop in for building fun with Legos, Magna-Tiles and more. For grades 2-6. No registration required; contact 303-7917323 or DCL.org.

MUSIC

Sunday Serenade: Celtic Guitar: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. All ages. No registration required; contact 303-791-7323 or DCL.org. Advent Recitals: 12:10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20 (St. Andrew Sisters) at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Contact Mark Zwilling, mzwilling@gostandrew.com or 303-794-2683. Madrigal Dinner: 7 p.m. Dec. 22-23 at 401 W. Mineral Ave., Littleton. A fundraise for the homeless, featuring a four-course prime rib dinner, the Opera Colorado singers and Douglas County High School students as castle servants. A benefit for the Inversion Community Food Bank. Go to www. denvermadrigal.com. Merry Mariachi Music: The Talisman Duo: 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 23 at Sheridan Library, 3425 W. Oxford Ave., Denver. Live performance of upbeat holiday hits. Sign up at arapahoelibraries. org.

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Make Better Videos: 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16 at Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. Learn the basics of manual camera controls, general lighting setup and how to capture audio. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

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18 at the Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way. Get help with your computer or mobile device, including downloading and streaming. For adults. No registration required; contact 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

this week’s TOP FIVE Nutcracker of Parker: 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14 to Sunday, Dec. 17, and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 16-17 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Colorado School of Dance performs. Go to http://parkerarts.org/2019/Shows-Events Reunited at Christmas: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. The Reunited Vocal Ensemble’s Christmas concert features guest harpist Hillary Schefter and a dessert reception. Advance tickets available online. Or you can purchase tickets at the door. Contact Mark Zwilling at 303-794-2683 or mzwilling@gostandrew.com. Nutcracker in Concert: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16 at Englewood High School, Fisher Auditorium, 3800 S. Logan St., Englewood. Conductor talk at 6:45 p.m. Call 303-781-1892 or go to www. arapahoe-phil.org for tickets and information. Galactic Knight Training Camp: 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Are you one with the force? Prepare

Lifetree Café: 5-6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18 (Mental Illness: Breaking the Silence, Overcoming the Shame) at DAZBOG, 202 Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Call 303-8140142. Go to LifetreeCafe.com. World Cinema Movie Night: 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20 at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial. Film is “Fellini’s Casanova” (1976, Rated R, 155 minutes). Sign up at arapahoelibraries.org. Movie Day: 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21 at the Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Watch “Frosty the Snowman.” Bring stuffies, pillows and blankets. Call 303-762-2560.

READING/WRITING

Writers Group: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20 in the Altenbach Room at the Englewood Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Writing discussion and practice with prompts and exercises. All experience levels welcome. For adults. Malley Book Club: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 21 at the Malley Senior Center, 3380 S. Lincoln St., Englewood, in the library. Book is “Books for Living” by Will Schwalbe.

to protect our galaxy from the dark side in honor of the newest “Star Wars” saga. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org. A Hudson Christmas: 5-8 p.m. select evenings through Dec. 31 at Hudson Gardens and Event Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Outdoor holiday walking tour. Share Christmas wishes with Santa; take a photo on Santa’s sleigh. Tickets available at www.altitudetickets.com, or in person on event nights. Go to www.hudsongardens.org.

EVENTS

Teen Maker Night: Star Wars: 5-6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15 at Castlewood Library, 6739 S. Uinta St., Centennial. Teens: Join us to hang out, relax and get creative in the Makerspace. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org. Pancake Poetry: 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16 at Sheridan Library, 3425 W. Oxford Ave., Denver. Practice writing and performing poetry, as well as learning about the newest and greatest novels in verse. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org. Open Play: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16 and Dec. 30 at Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Storytime room will be open with a variety of toys that will spark the imagination. Call 303-762-2560. Colonial Holiday Celebration: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21 at Sheridan Library, 3425 W. Oxford Ave., Denver. Children ages 5-12 are invited to journey back to a simpler time and experience how colonial families celebrated the holidays through stories, treats and more. Sign up at arapahoelibraries.org. Gamers Guild: Reindeer Games: 4-5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22 at Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. For teens. Sign up at arapahoelibraries.org. Lego Maniacs: 1-5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, Tuesday, Dec. 26, Thursday, Dec. 28; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 23 at the Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. For school-aged children

and their parents. Call 303-762-2560. Santa’s New Village, 3-D Magic: open through Dec. 24 in the Dillard’s Court at Park Meadows. Walk inside an oversized Christmas tree featuring 3-D lights that transform into gingerbread men, candy canes, snowmen and more, then share wishes with St. Nick. Pick up glasses at Santa’s Village, the gift wrap station or select vendors in Park Meadows. Go to https://www.parkmeadows.com for hours and other details. Santa’s Village: Fridays to Sundays through Dec 24 at Chatfield Farms, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton. Replaces Trail of Lights. Admission includes a hayride, short holiday movies at Santa’s Cinema, live reindeer, crafts with Mrs. Claus, pictures with Santa and craft vendors in Santa’s workshop. Food and beverages may be purchased. Go to https:// www.botanicgardens.org/ chatfield-farms

EDUCATION

Practice Your English: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Intermediate to advanced English learners. For ages 17-plus. Register at 303791-7323 or DCL.org. Digital Drop-In: Tech Assistance: 2-4 p.m. Monday, Dec.

Conversations Over Coffee: 10:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Dec. 19 in the Altenbach Room at the Englewood Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Those experiencing homelessness, or interested in discussing social issues affecting our community invited for a warm beverage and a donut. Open to everyone regardless of housing situation.

Computer Basics, Internet I: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20 in the tech lab at the Englewood Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Basic information about email, Internet searches, Facebook, website resources, password management or another topic. Registration required. Buddhism: 10-11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 22 at Malley Senior Center, 3380 S. Lincoln St., Englewood. Buddhism is the fourth largest religion in the world with some 500 million adherents. Learn about its origins, teachings, beliefs and practices. Call 303-762-2660 to RSVP. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.

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SPORTS

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WINNING TIME

Max Franz, Cherry Creek’s 120-pounder, checks the clock in his consolation quarterfinal bracket match against Carsen Trujillo of Arapahoe at the Nov. 29 invitational wrestling tournament at Arapahoe High School. Franz won the match and went on to finish fourth in his weight class as the Bruins finished 11th in team standings in the 17-team field. Find more coverage of the tournament on page 31. TOM MUNDS

BY THE NUMBERS

Points scored in the first half by the Heritage boys basketball team in a 65-28 loss to Columbine on Dec. 8.

20.1

Turnovers per game in the first four outings for the Arapahoe boys basketball team.

Turnovers forced by the Cherry Creek girls basketball team in a 79-37 triumph over ThunderRidge on Dec. 9

Shots on goal in the first period by the Heritage hockey team in the 9-0 loss to Regis Jesuit on Dec. 9.

Players in double figures for the Cherry Creek girls basketball team in the 79-37 victory over ThunderRidge on Dec. 9.

Standout Performers Jakob Boos, Heritage The junior scored a hat trick, including the game-winner in overtime in the 3-2 hockey victory over Cheyenne Mountain on Dec. 8.

Rebekah Sandstrom, Littleton The senior, who led the 4A Jeffco Leage last season in rebounding, pulled down 22 missed shots on Dec. 8 in a 58-54 girls basketball win over Coronado.

Braxton Reinders, Arapahoe The senior scored 11 points to lead the team in a 74-48 loss to Bear creek on Dec. 8.

Emma Wrede, Cherry Creek The senior scored 20 points in the 79-37 romp over ThunderRidge on Dec. 9.

Darrius Price, Cherry Creek The senior scored 48 points in three games at the Dec. 6-9 Chaparral/ ThunderRidge Tip-off Classic to lead the boys basketball team to a pair of wins.

Anna Berdahl, Arapahoe The senior swimmer was on two winning relay teams on Dec. 9 in the Arapahoe Relays.

Colorado Community Media selects six athletes from area high schools each week as “Standout Performers.” Preference is given to athletes making their debut on the list.

our years ago, I was at Legend High School when Highlands Ranch girls basketball coach Caryn Jarocki won her milestone 500th career game. I was at Arapahoe on Dec. 7 when Jarocki’s Falcons defeated the Warriors, 62-27, to notch her 600th win in 33 seaOVERTIME sons of Colorado high school coaching. She has the most wins for a girls coach in Colorado with a 600-163 record, including a 449-90 mark and seven state championships in 22 seasons at Highlands Ranch. She Jim Benton coached for 11 seasons at Colorado Academy. There were 600 signs and a big cake as former players, current players and fans celebrated after the win over Arapahoe. Milestone victories are special, but 600th appeared to mean a little more for Jarocki who said she was looking toward win 601 and even victory number 700. “I was more nervous for this one, I don’t know why,” Jarocki said. “I guess because Jerry (Arapahoe coach Knafelc) always puts a good team out there on the floor.” The post-game celebrations seemed to effect Jarocki more than a unforced turnover by one of her players. “I’m really proud of my school for helping me celebrate and all my coaches I’ve had over the years and all the great players I’ve had have that really made this a fun celebration,” said Jarocki, who then offered her success secret. “It took hard work and paying attention to detail and great kids that are willing to listen to me,” she said. “I always loved playing the game and I always wanted to coach it. I love giving the kids my love for the game.” Tradition prevails in grid alignments Hopefully we can say goodbye to waterfall alignments and welcome back tradition. The Colorado High School Activities Association football committee must have been humming the melody to “Tradition” from “Fiddler on the Roof ” when it announced its proposed lineups for 2018-19 football seasons. The former Centennial League almost looks the same and many Jefferson County schools will play conference games against each other. SEE BENTON, P24

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Cameron Gail went above and beyond

Arapahoe junior Cameron Gail, right, is the Colorado Community Media South Metro Boys Soccer Player of the Year.

Warriors junior named South Metro Soccer Player of Year BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

There are several descriptions that could depict the soccer season recently completed by Arapahoe junior Cameron Gail.

Gail led all Class 5A goal scorers with 25 and tied for third with 53 points. He was selected as the 2017 Colorado Community Media South Metro Boys Soccer Player of the Year, and Warriors coach Mark Hampshire had the best portrayal for Gail’s individual contributions. “He has a banner year and also a breakout year,” said Hampshire. “It was a bit of a surprise. Last year he was a sophomore and

BENTON FROM PAGE 23

Five Highlands Ranch schools are in the same loop along with Castle View. Several north area teams won’t have to schedule non-league games against nearby rivals since a couple leagues have north area teams. All this makes sense. The waterfall format sounded good but logic was absent. Open enrollment is still a problem that helps the rich teams get richer but the CHSAA can’t do anything about the state legislative regulation. These proposed leagues still have to be approved by the Legislative Council in January. The council kept geography, school district rivalries and struggling programs in mind with its proposed

ended up playing a position he wasn’t necessarily used to. He played some at midfield and didn’t get a ton of time. “He really picked it up at the end of the year and in the playoffs. This year he just played phenomenally. He had a nose for the goal, found ways to help teammates and the kid played incredibly.” Gail scored six goals and had two assists during his sophomore season.

alignments. The proposal heading to the Legislative Council includes expanding the 5A state playoffs from 16 to 24 teams and a change to start practice a week earlier, which could allow for a bye week in the schedules. In Class 5A there will be five leagues with six teams and one conference with 10 schools, which includes schools like Northglenn and Westminster that have struggled recently in football. “This will provide the 10 teams with an opportunity to have competitive equity,” said Westminster School District athletic director Gabe Trujillo. “Participation will improve, hopefully there will be a decrease in injuries, and proximity is critical to reduce class disruption and early leaves. If we did not address the inequitable competitive conference we could very well lose football as a program.”

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“One of my goals was to be one of the leading goal scorers on my team,” said Gail. “I was definitely happy with how many goals I scored. I think what I did preseason was a lot more beneficial for me. I was practicing with better teams and got more practice over the summer. “I worked a lot on one vs. ones with another defender. I like taking people on and I like shooting. I have a friend that I would go

Jefferson County School District Athletic Director Jim Thyfault was pleased with the proposed leagues. “It was been several years since our schools have been together in a league,” he said. “Hopefully this revives the excitement in our communities like we have seen in the past.” Still, everything seems acceptable but not perfect. “I absolutely hate we are not in the same conference as Castle View,” said Douglas County coach Gene Hill. Mountain Vista coach Ric Cash also weighed in. “I don’t like playing Valor since they are in our back yard,” he said. “Traditionally, CHSAA put the private schools in a league outside of their immediate recruiting area, but I guess that has changed. Since they are in the Jeffco league in everything else, I don’t understand why they didn’t go there in football as well.

one-on-one against. And I have a good friend who is a keeper as well for Arapahoe and I would take a few shots and that helped me get better because he is a very good keeper.” Arapahoe beat Vista Ridge 6-1 early in the season and Gail scored all six goals for the Warriors. “Against Vista Ridge, that was my best game and that helped me realize that this would be a good season,” said Gail.

Mullen could have then come to our league. “As it is, the Douglas County schools now have two of the private schools in their leagues, which seems wrong, but I understand the rationale of trying to create competitive balance in the south. The problem is the `competitive balance’ will shift now that the waterfall is gone, but we’ll have to deal with that in the next cycle. The group of 10 thing makes sense on some levels, but it creates some brutal schedules for everyone else and I think everyone is a little worried about depth right now, thinking they are going to get beat up before the playoffs. I suppose we’ll see.” Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia. com or at 303-566-4083.

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CHSAA reveals proposed football league alignments STAFF REPORT

The Colorado High School Activities Association’s football committee revealed its 2018 and 2019 proposal for football league alignments. These proposed leagues would have to be approved by the Legislative Council at its 2018 January meeting. The alignments were created after feedback from coaches, administrators, conference presidents and football committee members. There are six Class 5A leagues including one 10-school alignment, seven 4A leagues, seven 3A leagues and seven 2A leagues.

Conferences still have to be named. The following are the proposed league alignments for schools in the Colorado Community Media circulation areas. Class 5A North: Fairview, Horizon, Legacy, Fossil Ridge, Poudre, Rocky Mountain. Metro West: Arvada West, Columbine, Lakewood, Pomona, Ralston Valley, Mullen. South: Regis Jesuit, Chaparral, Douglas County, Legend, FountainFort Carson, Doherty. Metro South: Valor Christian,

Highlands Ranch, Mountain Vista, ThunderRidge, Rock Canyon, Castle View. Metro East: Cherokee Trail, Cherry Creek, Eaglecrest, Grandview, Overland, Arapahoe. League 10: Denver East, Smoky Hill, Rangeview, Adams City, Far Northeast, Westminster, Boulder, Mountain Range, Prairie View, Northglenn.

Class 4A Metro 1: Dakota Ridge, Wheat Ridge, Golden, Chatfield, Bear Creek, Grand Junction. Metro 2: Ponderosa, Denver South, Aurora Central, Heritage, Gateway, Montrose. Metro 3: Centaurus, Vista Peak, Hinkley, Thornton, Standley Lake, Fruita Monument.

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NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS CRS 38-38-111(2.5b)(3a,b,d)(5) PUBLIC TRUSTEE SALE NO. 0227-2017 To: Record Owner of the property as of the recording of the Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled. You are advised that there are overbid funds due you. This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust and Notice of Election and Demand: Name of Record Owner as evidenced on the Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled HIGH PLAINS PROPERTIES I Address of Record Owner as evidenced on the recorded instrument evidencing the owner's interest 4691 SOUTH DECATUR STREET #315, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110 Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 08, 1986 Recording Information R2619346 Book: 4642 Page: 540 Recording Date of Notice of Election and Demand May 02, 2017 Recording Information of Notice of Election and Demand D7049344 Legal Description of Property ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT 'A' AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. Street Address of Property 4691 S Decatur St 315, Englewood, CO 80110 NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS I sold at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on 8/23/17, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, to the highest and best bidder for cash, the real property described above. An overbid was realized from the sale and, unless the funds are claimed by the owner or other persons entitled thereto within six months from the date of sale, the funds due to you will be transferred to the general fund of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, or to the State Treasurer as part of the "Unclaimed Property Act", pursuant to Colorado law. First Publication: 11/23/17 Last Publication: 12/21/17 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Date: 10/11/17 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Diana Springfield, Chief Deputy, for Public Trustee ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Unit No. 315, Building No. 300, CENTENNIAL CROSSING CONDOMINIUMS FORMERLY KNOWN AS SPENCER'S LANDING CONDOMINIUMS, in Accordance with Condominium Declaration Recorded on January 31, 1984 in Book 4077 at Page 237, and Restated in Instrument Recorded November 12, 1985 in Book 4596 at Page 505 and Map Recorded on January 31, 1984 in Book 72 at Pages 6 and 7 of the County of Arapahoe Records, State of Colorado. Legal Notice NO.: 0227-2017 First Publication: 11/23/17 Last Publication: 12/21/17 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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Public Trustees NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS CRS 38-38-111(2.5b)(3a,b,d)(5) PUBLIC TRUSTEE SALE NO. 0242-2017 To: Record Owner of the property as of the recording of the Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled. You are advised that there are overbid funds due you. This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust and Notice of Election and Demand: Name of Record Owner as evidenced on the Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled HIGH PLAINS PROPERTIES I Address of Record Owner as evidenced on the recorded instrument evidencing the owner's interest 4671 SOUTH DECATUR STREET #230, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110 Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 08, 1986 Recording Information R2619344 Book: 4642 Page: 534 Recording Date of Notice of Election and Demand May 10, 2017 Recording Information of Notice of Election and Demand D7052711 Legal Description of Property SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION Street Address of Property 4671 S Decatur St 230, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110 NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS I sold at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on 8/30/17, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, to the highest and best bidder for cash, the real property described above. An overbid was realized from the sale and, unless the funds are claimed by the owner or other persons entitled thereto within six months from the date of sale, the funds due to you will be transferred to the general fund of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, or to the State Treasurer as part of the "Unclaimed Property Act", pursuant to Colorado law. First Publication: 11/30/17 Last Publication: 12/28/17 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Date: 10/3/17 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Diana Springfield, Chief Deputy, for Public Trustee ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 LEGAL DESCRIPTION UNIT NO. 230, BUILDING NO. 200, CENTENNIAL CROSSING CONDOMINIUMS FORMERLY KNOWN AS SPENCER'S LANDING CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION RECORDED ON JANUARY 31, 1984 IN BOOK 4077 AT PAGE 237, AND RESTATED IN INSTRUMENT RECORDED NOVEMBER 12, 1985 IN BOOK 4596 AT PAGE 505 AND MAP RECORDED ON JANUARY 31, 1984 IN BOOK 72 AT PAGES 6 AND 7 OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE RECORDS, STATE OF COLORADO. Legal Notice NO.: 0242-2017 First Publication: 11/30/17 Last Publication: 12/28/17 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0531-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 3, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Charlene J Hadynski Original Beneficiary(ies) Bank of America, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust April 25, 2013 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 08, 2013 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D3057287 Book: n/a Page: Original Principal Amount $77,900.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $72,240.92

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

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Original Grantor(s) Charlene J Hadynski The name, address, business telephone numOriginal Beneficiary(ies) ber and bar registration number of the Bank of America, N.A. attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the Current Holder of Evidence of Debt indebtedness is: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust David W Drake #43315 April 25, 2013 Scott D. Toebben #19011 County of Recording Randall S. Miller & Associates PC 216 16th To advertise yourStreet, publicSuite notices 303-566-4100 Arapahoe 1210,call Denver, CO 80202 (720) Recording Date of Deed of Trust 259-6710 May 08, 2013 Attorney File # 17CO00334-1 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector D3057287 Book: n/a Page: and is attempting to collect a debt. Any informaOriginal Principal Amount tion provided may be used for that purpose. $77,900.00 Outstanding Principal Balance ©Public Trustees' Association $72,240.92 of Colorado Revised 1/2015

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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 40, BLOCK 3, ROUNDTREE PHASE I DENVER TECHNICAL CENTER (AMENDED), ACCORDING TO THE MAP THEREOF FILED MAY 23, 1972 IN PLAT BOOK 22 AT PAGE 41 AND THE FIRST AMENDED DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, AND RESTRICTIONS RECORDED FEBRUARY 26, 1973 IN BOOK 2103 AT PAGE 599, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 5977 S Willow Way, Greenwood Village, CO 80111-5120. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. If applicable, a description of any changes to the deed of trust described in the notice of election and demand pursuant to affidavit as allowed by statutes: C.R.S.§ 38-35-109(5) LEGAL DESCRIPTION HAS BEEN CORRECTED BY SCRIVENER'S AFFIDAVIT RECORDED 09/13/2017 AT RECEPTION NO. D7104308 IN THE RECORDS OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/31/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/7/2017 Last Publication: 1/4/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 10/03/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: David W Drake #43315 Scott D. Toebben #19011 Randall S. Miller & Associates PC 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710 Attorney File # 17CO00334-1 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

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Legal Notice NO.: 0531-2017 First Publication: 12/7/2017 Last Publication: 1/4/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0506-2017

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

On September 21, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) LEO B. HALL JR Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR SWBC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust May 30, 2012 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 05, 2012 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D2060161 Original Principal Amount $166,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $152,275.24

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

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

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

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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Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 09/21/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 7069990 Attorney File # 17-016611 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0506-2017 First Publication: 11/23/2017 Last Publication: 12/21/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0510-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 21, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) RITA R. CRESCENTI Original Beneficiary(ies) PHM FINANCIAL INCORPORATED, DBA PROFESSIONAL HOME MORTGAGE Current Holder of Evidence of Debt DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Date of Deed of Trust April 08, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 15, 2003 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B3079467 Original Principal Amount $154,700.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $103,948.56 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 24, BLOCK 16, SOUTHGLENN THIRD FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 6725 SOUTH MARION CIRCLE EAST, LITTLETON, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

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

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IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 09/21/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Lauren Tew #45041 Nichole Williams #49611 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000006861363 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0510-2017 First Publication: 11/23/2017 Last Publication: 12/21/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0512-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 21, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Matthew W. Nardell Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Universal Lending Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Date of Deed of Trust April 22, 2009 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 28, 2009 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B9042542 Original Principal Amount $166,920.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $144,972.50 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 28, JACKSON’S BROADWAY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 4200 S ELATI ST, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110.

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

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SEC-

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.

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

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

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$178,271.44

Also known by street and number as: 4401 W Jamison Pl, Littleton, CO 80120.

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

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The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/24/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 11/30/2017 Last Publication: 12/28/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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DATE: 09/21/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Eve Grina #43658 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 Holly Shilliday #24423 Courtney Wright #45482 Erin Robson #46557 Jennifer Rogers #34682 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-17-781691-LL The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0512-2017 First Publication: 11/23/2017 Last Publication: 12/21/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0526-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 28, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Randall R Scott and Dawn J Scott Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Metro Funding Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PROF-2013-S3 Legal Title Trust IV, by U.S. Bank National Association, as Legal Title Trustee Date of Deed of Trust August 05, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 18, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B5122733 Original Principal Amount $354,200.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $341,293.47 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 49, BLOCK 1, OVERLOOK AT PLATTE VALLEY, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 4401 W Jamison Pl, Littleton, CO 80120. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt se-

Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 09/28/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Deanna Lee Westfall #23449 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Weinstein & Riley, P.S. 11101 West 120th Ave., Suite 280, Broomfield, CO 80021 (303) 5398601 Attorney File # 47548550 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0526-2017 First Publication: 11/30/2017 Last Publication: 12/28/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0539-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 4, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) DENISE M VANEPPS AND JEFFREY L. MORIARTY Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC Date of Deed of Trust November 06, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 19, 2003 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B3249853 Original Principal Amount $206,755.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $178,271.44 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 106, VILLA DEL SOL, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 4999 EAST PEAKVIEW AVENUE, CENTENNIAL, CO 80121.

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

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/31/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/7/2017 Last Publication: 1/4/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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

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

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

Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 7069990 Attorney File # 17-016690 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0539-2017 First Publication: 12/7/2017 Last Publication: 1/4/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0544-2017

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

On October 4, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) DOUGLASS A SPRINGER AND JESSICA L SPRINGER Original Beneficiary(ies) EDWARD JONES MORTGAGE, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust October 17, 2012 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 23, 2012 Recording Information (Reception No.

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Arapahoe records.

Also known by street and number as: 1230 East Bates Parkway, Englewood, CO 80113.

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

Warriors take fourth at mat tourney in home gym

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 56 Deed of Trust, described COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATIONHe said he has athletes on theherein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale CRS §38-38-103 as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. roster so there is intense competition FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0551-2017

Three Arapahoe athletes place in invitational with 17 teams taking part

for spotsTHEREFORE, on the varsity Notice Is. Hereby Given that I will To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given at public auction, at 10:00 A.M.challenge on Wednesday, “Itofseems we always have with regard to the following described Deed 02/07/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Trust: matchesAdministration going on at practice,” he Prince Building, 5334 South Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the On October 16, 2017, the undersigned Public“Right said. now it works out so we highest and best bidder for cash, the said real Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Deproperty andvarsity all interest roster of the saidevery Grantor(s), have Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are mand relating to the Deed of Trust described be-a different Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of low to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe week. We haveof apaying pretty good team BY BY TOM MUNDS purpose the indebtedness provided in trust have been violated as follows: failure to records. said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM pay principal and interest when due together now andTrust, we plus areattorneys' looking to solidify the fees, the expenses of sale with all other payments provided for in the evidOriginal Grantor(s) and other items allowed by law, and will issue to roster so we can be wrestling our best ence of debt secured by the deed of trust and Deborah A. Diver the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as other violations thereof. Original Beneficiary(ies) Arapahoe hosted the Nov. 29 inviat regionals.” provided by law. America's Mortgage, LLC Four Warrior wrestlers placed in tational wrestling tournament and THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A Current Holder of Evidence of Debt First Publication: 12/14/2017 FIRST LIEN. OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC the top four in their weight classes. Warrior athletes amassed the points Last Publication: 1/11/2018 Date of Deed of Trust Name of Publication: Littleton Independent September 08, 2006 Cameron Mellott took runner-up needed to take fourth among the LOT 17 10, BLOCK 70, CONSERVATORY SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARCounty of Recording IF 113 THE pounds SALE DATE CONTINUED honors at asIShe lost to TO A teams taking part in the competition. APAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Arapahoe LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NORecording Date of Deed of Trust weight class champ Ricky Nava It was a day of wrestling actionAlso in known by street and number as: TICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY of THOSE September 12, 2006 PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE the Arapahoe gymnasium. Four mats 20933 E GIRARD DRIVE, Recording Information (Reception No. Northglenn. EXTENDED; AURORA, CO 80113. and/or Book/Page No.) Two Arapahoe wrestlers finished were in use for the Warrior InvitaB6131652 IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A THE PROPERTY DESCRIBEDMatthew HEREIN IS ALL Original Amount third in LENDER their weight classes, Ryan THE tional so there was non-stop action Arapahoe’s Paulsen works to turn Erik Cumley of Legacy on Principal his back in OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY EN$175,595.00 REQUIREMENTS FOR Schell A SINGLEat POINT OF Gillida at 160 and Riley going on during the day-long tournathe 152-pound championship quarterfi nals at the Dec. 2 Warrior Invitational Wrestling CUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF Outstanding Principal Balance CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE TRUST. $145,015.86 220, and PROHIBITION Warrior heavyweight Jason ment. Tournament at Arapahoe High School. Paulsen didn’t win the match but his and ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY NOTICE OF SALE Washington fiCOMPLAINT nished fourth. his teammates’ match wins earned the points so Arapahoe finished fourth in §38-38-101(4)(i), the The result was the air was filled Pursuant to CRS you are FILE A WITH THE COLORADO hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL Heritage had three wrestlers who CONtournament team standings. with the sounds of a wrestling tournaThe current holder of the Evidence of Debt setrust have been violatedTOM asMUNDS follows: failure to FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU cured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, pay principal and interest when due placed together inSUMER the top four as Brandon ment with fans and teammates and (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMhas filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale with all other payments provided for in the evidPLAINT WILL NOT STOP FORECLOSUrroz second at 126THE pounds, in the team standings with 71.5bypoints coaches cheering and yelling out insame every match a wrestler as provided by law andtime, in said Deed of Trust. ence of debt secured the deed of trust and finished COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION URE PROCESS. other violations thereof. CRS §38-38-103 Dakota Barela took runner-up honors and Cherry Creek finished 11th with structions to the wrestlers on the THEREFORE, mat. wins earns the points needed for a Notice Is Hereby Given that I will FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0544-2017 Colorado Attorney General at public auction, at 10:00 on the Wednesday, THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT atBE 170A pounds and Cahlin Atwell came 67 points. school toA.M. win tournament team The tournament used a 16-wrestler, 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor 01/31/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County FIRST LIEN. To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given Denver, Colorado 80203 at 145 pounds. Warrior Coach Steve Sisler said title. double-elimination format inofeach back from a loss to finish Administration Building, 5334 South Prince with regard to the following described Deed (800) 222-4444 Street, Littleton,When Colorado, 80120, sellmatch to the ALL very OF LOT 9, EXCEPT THE EAST 2 FEET Trust: he has a young but competitive the final was wrestled weight class in the sport that consists Cherrywww.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Creek’s Kai Blake won the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real THEREOF, AND team. Northglenn won the team title with of individual competitions and, at the weight division championship at 170 property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), THE EAST 3 FEET OF LOT 10, BLOCK 4, On October 4, 2017, the undersigned Public Federal Consumer Financial Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the KIMBLE-KROFT Trustee caused the Notice of Election and “We have just four seniors on the 146 points while Arapahoe was fourth same time, competition for the tourpounds as he pinned all four oppoProtection Bureau purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in PARK, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF Demand relating to the Deed of Trust Box 4503 said Evidence of Debt secured by theOther Deed of area schools COLORADO. described below to betitle. recorded in the County of roster this season,” Sisler said. “How- nents heP.O. with 121 points. nament team That is because faced. Bruin 185-pounder Iowa City, Iowa 52244 Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale Arapahoe records. (855) 411-2372 ever, this is a group of young men represented inwill the tournament ineach wrestler battles to win his or worked past an early loss andher other items allowed by law, and issue to Also known by street and number as:Nick Kruse www.consumerfinance.gov the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all astook 10th place 1230wrestling.” East Bates Parkway, Original Grantor(s) enthusiastic about cluded Heritage that weight class championship. At the to finish fourth at 182 pounds. provided by law. Englewood, CO 80113. DOUGLASS A SPRINGER DATE: 10/16/2017 AND JESSICA L SPRINGER Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the First Publication: 12/7/2017 THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL Original Beneficiary(ies) County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Last Publication: 1/4/2018 OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENEDWARD JONES MORTGAGE, LLC By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee Name of Publication: Littleton Independent CUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF Current Holder of Evidence of Debt TRUST. WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. The name, address, business telephone numIF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A Date of Deed of Trust ber and bar registration number of the LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NONOTICE OF SALE October 17, 2012 attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the TICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE County of Recording indebtedness is: PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt seArapahoe EXTENDED; cured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, Recording Date of Deed of Trust COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION David A. Shore #19973 October 23, 2012 has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale CRS §38-38-103 Janice Hofmann Clark #7264 IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A Recording Information (Reception No. as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0551-2017 Martin H. Shore #1800 LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE and/or Book/Page No.) Stephen A Hall #38186 REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF D2121184 THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given Hellerstein and Shore PC 5347 S. Valentia Way, CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE Original Principal Amount at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, with regard to the following described Deed of Suite 100, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303) PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SEC$216,000.00 02/07/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Trust: 573-1080 TION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY Outstanding Principal Balance Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Attorney File # 17-00319SH FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO $193,914.44 Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the On October 16, 2017, the undersigned Public ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONhighest and best bidder for cash, the said real Trustee caused the Notice of Election and DeThe Attorney above is acting as a debt collector SUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), mand relating to the Deed of Trust described beand is attempting to collect a debt. Any informa(CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMhereby notified that the covenants of the deed of Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the low to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe tion provided may be used for that purpose. PLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSpurpose of paying the indebtedness provided in records. trust have been violated as follows: failure to URE PROCESS. said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of pay principal and interest when due together ©Public Trustees' Association Original Grantor(s) Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale with all other payments provided for in the evidof Colorado Revised 1/2015 Colorado Attorney General Deborah A. Diver and other items allowed by law, and will issue to ence of debt secured by the deed of trust and 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Original Beneficiary(ies) the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as other violations thereof. Legal Notice NO.: 0551-2017 Denver, Colorado 80203 America's Mortgage, LLC provided by law. First Publication: 12/14/2017 (800) 222-4444 Current Holder of Evidence of Debt THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A Last Publication: 1/11/2018 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC FIRST LIEN. First Publication: 12/14/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Date of Deed of Trust Last Publication: 1/11/2018 Federal Consumer Financial September 08, 2006 LOT 10, BLOCK 70, CONSERVATORY SUBName of Publication: Littleton Independent Protection Bureau County of Recording DIVISION, FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARP.O. Box 4503 APAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Arapahoe IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A Iowa City, Iowa 52244 Recording Date of Deed of Trust LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NO(855) 411-2372 September 12, 2006 Also known by street and number as: TICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE www.consumerfinance.gov 20933 E GIRARD DRIVE, Recording Information (Reception No. PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE and/or Book/Page No.) AURORA, CO 80113. EXTENDED; PUBLIC NOTICE: DATE: 10/04/2017 B6131652 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL Original Principal Amount IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado $175,595.00 OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENLENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee Outstanding Principal Balance CUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF Wireless) proposes to build a 31-foot Monopole TRUST. $145,015.86 CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE Communications Tower. Anticipated lighting apThe name, address, business telephone numPROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECplication is medium intensity dual red/white ber and bar registration number of the Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are NOTICE OF SALE TION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY strobes. The Site location is 7388 South Revere attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO Parkway, Centennial, Arapahoe County, CO indebtedness is: The current holder of the Evidence of Debt seATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONtrust have been violated as follows: failure to 80112, Lat: 39-34-57.92, Long: -104-50-22.64. cured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, SUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU pay principal and interest when due together The Federal Communications Commission Lynn M. Janeway #15592 has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMwith all other payments provided for in the evid(FCC) Antenna Structure Registration (ASR, Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. PLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSence of debt secured by the deed of trust and Form 854) filing number is A1093042. Kelly Murdock #46915 URE PROCESS. other violations thereof. David R. Doughty #40042 THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS – Interested perAlison L Berry #34531 at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, Colorado Attorney General THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A sons may review the application Sheila J Finn #36637 01/31/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor FIRST LIEN. (www.fcc.gov/asr/applications) by entering the Eve M. Grina #43658 Denver, Colorado 80203 Administration Building, 5334 South Prince filing number. Environmental concerns may be Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 (800) 222-4444 ALL OF LOT 9, EXCEPT THE EAST 2 FEET Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the raised by filing a Request for Environmental ReJaneway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov THEREOF, AND highest and best bidder for cash, the said real view (www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest) Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706THE EAST 3 FEET OF LOT 10, BLOCK 4, property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), and online filings are strongly encouraged. The 9990 Federal Consumer Financial KIMBLE-KROFT Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the mailing address to file a paper copy is: FCC ReAttorney File # 17-016418 Protection Bureau PARK, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in quests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon P.O. Box 4503 COLORADO. said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector Iowa City, Iowa 52244 Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale 20554. HISTORIC PROPERTIES EFFECTS – and is attempting to collect a debt. Any informa(855) 411-2372 and other items allowed by law, and will issue to Also known by street and number as: Public comments regarding potential effects on tion provided may be used for that purpose. www.consumerfinance.gov the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as 1230 East Bates Parkway, historic properties may be submitted within 30 provided by law. Englewood, CO 80113. days from the date of this publication to: Trileaf ©Public Trustees' Association DATE: 10/16/2017 Corp, Kim Grimwood, 2121 W. Chandler of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the First Publication: 12/7/2017 THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL Blvd., Ste. 108, Chandler, AZ 85224, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Last Publication: 1/4/2018 OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENk.grimwood@trileaf.com, or 480-850-0575. Legal Notice NO.: 0544-2017 By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee Name of Publication: Littleton Independent CUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF First Publication: 12/7/2017 TRUST. Legal Notice No.: 59867 Last Publication: 1/4/2018 The name, address, business telephone numIF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A First Publication: December 14, 2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ber and bar registration number of the LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NONOTICE OF SALE Last Publication: December 14, 2017 attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the TICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE Publisher: Littleton Independent indebtedness is: PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt seand the Centennial Citizen EXTENDED; cured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, David A. Shore #19973 has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A Janice Hofmann Clark #7264 as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE Martin H. Shore #1800 REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF Stephen A Hall #38186 THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE Hellerstein and Shore PC 5347 S. Valentia Way, at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday,

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