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Discipline program deemed a success Options principals say grades up, suspensions down By Jennifer Smith jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com
department launched a public education campaign to prevent potential disasters. “This year, there are so many more remote-controlled toys and items out there — there are drones and hover boards and other items that use these lithium
New discipline paradigms are making a difference in the Littleton Public Schools alternative programs, say the principals. “We’re not lowering our expectations, we’re increasing our level of support,” said Ashley Broer, the middle school principal at the Options campus. In 2011, Gov. John Hickenlooper signed a bill that did away with “zero tolerance” discipline and encouraged each school district in Colorado to replace it with restorative-justice practices that focus not on punishment, but on righting the wrong. To that end, the district garnered $865,470 from the state’s Expelled and At-Risk Student Services grant in 2012. Staff used it to implement a skillsbased curriculum designed to help kids make healthy decisions for themselves and learn to manage anger in nonviolent ways. It includes a parent program and peer-leadership groups, all with the goal of reducing truancy, increasing academic achievement and building a more positive environment. It’s working, according to Broer. Her
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A South Metro Fire Rescue firefighter watches over a lithium-ion polymer battery during a demonstration Dec. 9. Photo by Chris Michlewicz
Battery danger nothing to toy with Power sources used in drones, R/C cars can explode, cause fires, local officials say
TIPS TO PREVENT LITHIUM-ION BATTERY FIRES • Do not overcharge batteries • Do not leave them unattended while
By Chris Michlewicz cmichlewicz@coloradocommunitymedia.com South Metro Fire Rescue is warning consumers this holiday season about the danger of fires caused by lithium-ion polymer batteries, which can be found in drones, hover boards and remotecontrolled toys. At the department’s joint services facility in Parker, safety officer Jason Camper demonstrated how easy it is for a lithium-ion polymer battery to start a
• Use a charger recommended by manufacturer
charging
• Check batteries for outward signs of damage
• Use a fireproof container while charging
• Use adult supervision
fire. An overcharged battery was poked with a nail, and that was all it took for the battery to combust and burst into flames. South Metro Fire Rescue has responded to two recent fires ignited by the batteries. As the holidays approach, the
Legislators talk liquor laws at local brewery Democratic legislators expect changes to go to voters
By Jennifer Smith jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com Two Democratic state legislators came out against the proposal to allow liquor sales in Colorado grocery stores during a Dec. 10 town hall meeting at Locavore Beer Works in Littleton. “Grocery stores knew all along they couldn’t, but now they’re saying that’s
State Sen. Linda Newell invited Rep. Daniel Kagan and Sen. Lucia Guzman, the new minority leader, to her town hall at Locovore Beer Works in Littleton on Dec. 10. Photo by Jennifer Smith
not reasonable, that’s not fair,” said Rep. Daniel Kagan, who represents Sheridan, Englewood, Greenwood Village, Cherry Hills Village, parts of Littleton and unincorporated Arapahoe County. “… There is a liquor store on every corner. Do we really need more outlets to get liquor? I don’t think so.” Sen. Lucia Guzman, of Denver, the new minority leader, agreed, saying the proposal would put small businesses at a disadvantage. “It’s good for the customer because it’s convenient, but my heart and soul Liquor continues on Page 10
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December 18, 2015
Hear the bell? It’s the sound of goodwill The sound of the tinkling bell drifts across the parking lot, growing louder the closer you get to the King Soopers entrance. There it is, a red bell so tiny it nestles neatly into Nathan Gray’s hand. “Happy holidays,” he says, as a customer walks by. “Merry Christmas, guys. Have a good day.” Ann Macari A hand drops a dollar bill into the red kettle. Healey “Thank you,” he says, with a wide smile that seeps into his eyes. “Have a blessed day.” Gray, 33, a floppy Santa hat on his head, is a bell ringer for the Salvation Army. Just about every day, from the week before Black Friday until Christmas Day, he rings his bell at the front of a King Soopers, enticing contributions from those who cross its threshold with a grin, a greeting, a compliment, a blessing. He’s one of about 700 bell ringers in the Salvation Army Intermountain Division, which covers Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and eastern Montana. They’re crucial to the organization’s bottom line — the holiday kettle drive is the year’s largest donation generator. “This is by far the most effective way to raise money,” spokesperson Tahreem Pasha-Glenn says. “It’s the most recognized fundraiser in the country.” This holiday season, in an ironic twist, an improving economy has created a shortage of bell ringers, which means a number of locations have no kettles. The empty spots are worrisome, Pasha-Glenn says, because when it comes to providing services needed by families and individuals struggling simply to survive, every dollar matters. “Every single dollar that goes into the kettle,” she says, “stays in the community.” That’s why a good bell ringer is a gift. The ones who return year after year, seasoned by experience, well, “they’re fantastic,” Pasha-Glenn says. “We see a difference in the amount of donations they bring in. We so appreciate our bell ringers.” The bell ringers are comprised of mostly volunteers, but also include some — such as Gray — for whom it’s seasonal work. And for Gray, the job is a joy. The father of two, who lives in Aurora, stumbled into it three seasons ago when he was looking for work through a temp agency. He had such a good time he’s made it a regular capstone to his working year, which generally consists
Nathan Gray, a bell ringer for the Salvation Army, loves the stories he hears as people give to the kettle. Courtesy photo
of jobs as a garbage collector and landscape worker. This year, he’s also a driver, picking up and dropping off other bell ringers in his area. The pay isn’t much — about $9 an hour, he says — but the work is about much more than the money. There’s the challenge — to persuade everyone who walks by to give, whether it’s a quarter or $20 or $150. He makes it a point to greet people twice, once as they walk in the store, once as they walk out. His friendly demeanor, ever-present grin and happy spirit make it difficult not to acknowledge him. “I didn’t forget you,” says a woman on her way out, pulling money from her purse. “Thank you so much,” Gray says with a smile. “We appreciate your donation. Have a blessed day.” His smile widens: “I planted the seed when they came in. I watered it and it grew.” There are the stories — about one in 30 people, he estimates, has a story to tell about how the Salvation Army made a difference in their lives. “This older guy,” Gray says, “his wife tells him to put money in the kettle any time he walks by one,” because the Salvation Army helped him when he was young and poor. “The pregnant lady,” he remembers. “She was pregnant and didn’t have any money and they bought her a car.” Vietnam vets tell him how the Salvation Army gave them long johns.
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On this afternoon, Diana Johnson, 84, stops her shopping cart to look through her purse, then places money into the kettle. “My husband is a World War II vet,” she says. “He said they were the best at taking care of the GIs.” Right behind her is Tanya Kukral, 59, who donates every time she passes a kettle. “My grandfather was on the front lines in World War I,” she says. “He said the Salvation Army was the only one who helped the infantrymen on the front lines. He said, ‘When you give, you give to the Salvation Army ...’ My grandpa’s been dead for a long time, but his words stuck with me.” You see, Gray says. So many stories. And then there’s the steady interaction with people Gray may never see again — it moves him to make sure these chance encounters are positive and sincere. “It’s really small, but I could be the only person to tell that person Merry Christmas,” he says. “I might be the only one who asks ‘How are you?’ or says ‘Have a good day’ ... It’s a really small thing, but it could go a long way with a certain person.” And sometimes, the small thing happens to Gray. “Seems like I see you here every day,” says John Beall, 72, as he walks toward Gray. “Can I get you something to drink at Starbucks?” Gray smiles. “I’ll take a small Chai.” When Beall returns, he shakes Gray’s hand. “Thank you,” he says. Gray’s smile spreads wider. One day, he hopes, his kettle will be the lucky recipient of an unexpectedly generous donation. Like one of the gold coins worth thousands of dollars that have sporadically appeared in kettles across the country. “I’ve been hoping for that this year,” Gray says. Or like the $500,000 check an anonymous donor dropped in a kettle in Minnesota in late November. “That’s got to be a world record,” he says. But, until then, he’ll settle happily for the $150 check someone slipped into the kettle the day before. And, actually, any donation will do just fine. His face glows: “I just got $20 in there.” Nathan Gray flips the red bell back and forth. The tinkling drifts across the parking lot. Everybody who hears it knows what it means. Time to give the gift of the season: Goodwill to all. Ann Macari Healey’s award-winning column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. She can be reached at ahealey@coloradocommunitymedia. com or 303-566-4109.
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4 Centennial Citizen
December 18, 2015
Runyon’s roof project pricier than anticipated
Repairs should extend life of building by 50 years
By Jennifer Smith jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Although the repairs at Damon Runyon Elementary School ended up costing about $11.6 million more than Littleton Public Schools officials originally expected, they say that overall and with some shuffling, the bond projects are coming along on time and within budget. According to a report prepared by Jacobs Project Management Company, a feasibility study was completed to determine the best long-term solution for the repair of the failing trusses, attic insulation and roofing at Runyon. “The results of the study were conclusive that the existing wood roof structure should be replaced with a new steel roof structure,” reads the report. “This would extend the life of the building for up to 50 years. This solution would also provide higher ceilings in the classrooms and daylighting in all classroom areas.” That took the projected cost up from $2.6 million to $14.2 million. Other projects throughout the district had to be postponed as a result, including repairs to irrigation systems throughout the district. Bob Colwell, chairman of the citizens committee overseeing the bond projects, noted the district realized a $4 million premium from the final sale of the bonds, which helped offset some of
the extra costs. “The roof is all on, and the building is basically enclosed for winter time so they can continue the work,” he told the LPS board on Dec. 10. “They’re basically giving a whole new school to the district for less than half of what a new building would cost.” Colwell said Runyon will be ready for its students to return at the beginning of the next school year. They’ve been at the Whitman building at the Options campus this year, which bumped the Options middle-schoolers into the same building as the high-schoolers, supplemented by five portables. Residents in the LPS district passed the $80 million bond issue by about 60 percent of the vote in November 2013, and the revenue can legally only be used for capital improvements like building maintenance and infrastructure. Some of the work, like a new elevator at Newton Middle School, will bring the district into compliance with ADA requirements updated since 2002. Other items will help LPS meet various other federal regulations — technology upgrades to accommodate online testing and new lunch-service tables to meet nutrition standards, for example. Other improvements throughout the district include HVAC, flooring, fire systems, roofing, repairs, plumbing, grounds repairs, lighting, electrical and ADA compliance. All work is expected to be done by August 2017.
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‘They’re basically
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Meckenzie White, of Centennial, practices her light-saber skills at the Outlets at Castle Rock’s Rock the Force event. The accessory of choice at the Outlets at Castle Rock on Dec. 12 was the light saber. Children of all ages roamed the food court honing their skills in preparation for the arrival of Darth Vader. In honor of the much-anticipated release of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” the Outlets at Castle Rock invited guests to “Rock the Force” with a familyfriendly fan party. Attendees had the chance to pose for photos with their favorite characters including Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Darth Vader, Storm Troopers and Emperor Palpatine. “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” will be released Dec. 18.
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December 18, 2015
Bone-marrow drive is labor of love Teacher inspired by her work with STEM student
Ezra Miller, seventh-grader at STEM School and Academy, was diagnosed with leukemia in August. Fellow students describe him as a bold kid who likes to be with friends. Photo by Alex DeWind
By Alex DeWind adewind@colorado communitymedia.com Erin Christian, a teacher at STEM School and Academy, spends every Sunday at Children’s Hospital Colorado: She visits Ezra Miller, her seventh-grade student who was diagnosed with leukemia in August and has rarely left the hospital since. “I was originally asked by our principal to help him stay caught up in school,” Christian said. “I’ve gotten to know him very well, and I feel so connected.” And she’s rallied the Highlands Ranch school to fight for Ezra’s cure — a bone-marrow transplant. Ezra, 12, attended only a few of Christian’s language arts classes before he was admitted to the hospital for acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a cancer that increases the number of white blood cells in bone marrow — the substance inside bone cavities — and inhibits the body’s production of strong, red blood cells. Every four minutes, someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with a blood cancer like AML, according to the National Marrow Donor Program. Often, the patient will need a
bone-marrow donor. “When you find a bone-marrow match,” said Liz Lambert, integrated communications specialist at Bonfils Blood Center, “it’s like hitting the lottery.” Ezra, who is in his third round of chemotherapy, found a match through the national bonemarrow registry. His transplant is tentatively set for Jan. 21. With his type of leukemia, he must be in a safe environment, so he’s mostly remained at the hospital. He did come home for two weeks before Thanksgiving. “We really do gain so much that is intangible from the loving support of our family, friends and community,” his mother, Cynthia Lowry, wrote in an email. “It is a constant affirmation to see how people show up in our lives to
support us, and we are very grateful.” When Christian first visited Ezra at the hospital, teacher and student were strangers. It didn’t take long to develop a bond. “He likes video games and zombie shows,” Christian said. “He and I text weekly about the newest ‘Walking Dead’ series.” When Ezra felt like students at school were forgetting about him, Christian stepped in. Even though Ezra had a match, she reached out to Lambert at Bonfils Blood Center to set up a bone-marrow drive at STEM School and Academy, 8773 South Ridgeline Blvd. They set the date for Dec. 9. “I told all my students and staff to spread the word,” Christian said. “I wanted a large demonstration to show that we are all think-
BECOMING A BONE-MARROW DONOR Go to a Bonfils donor center, such as the one at 541 W. Highlands Ranch Parkway in Highlands Ranch, or join online at bonfils.org. Fill out a questionnaire about age, ethnicity and general health. Take a cheek swab for DNA testing and send all materials to National Marrow Donor. If there’s a match, there are two ways to donate bone marrow: Peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC) donation: Donors take a drug, called filgrastim, for five days to strengthen stem cells in the bloodstream. On the fifth day, the donor’s blood is removed through a needle in one arm. A machine collects blood-forming cells and the rest is returned through a needle in the other arm. The process is similar to a blood platelet donation and takes about five hours. Marrow donation: Donors receive general or local anesthesia, and bone marrow is surgically removed from the inside of the pelvic bone. ing about him.” The students were on board. Sean Mauch, also a seventhgrader, played hockey with Miller three years ago. Mauch remembers the exact date that Ezra left school — Aug. 12. On the day of the drive, he sported a shirt that said “Fighting Leukemia” with hockey sticks in the shape of a heart. “He’s brave and bold,” Mauch said. “He likes to share his opinion. And he likes to be with friends.” Hope Miller, 15, Ezra’s older sister, wore the same shirt that day. She takes Fridays off from school to be with Ezra. They watch YouTube videos and play video games. Her brother’s situ-
ation is difficult because of how fast it happened, she said. “It’s such a dramatic change,” she said, tears in her eyes, “but it becomes the new normal.” Parents, staff and community members attended the drive. Bonfils works with Be The Match Registry through National Marrow Donor Program to provide the necessary materials for a bonemarrow drive. Applicants were asked to fill out paperwork and swab the inside of their cheeks for DNA testing. They were given an identification card and could be contacted by the registry if there’s a possible match. “Even though none of those swabs will go to Ezra,” Hope said, “they will go to kids like him.”
Scouts team with parks to form perfect pairing SSPR recognizes local boys for Eagle projects Staff report Scouts need Eagles. Parks need benches. Team them up, and both problems are solved. The South Suburban Park and Recreation District has plenty of projects that Boy Scouts can tackle to fulfill the requirements to earn the rank of Eagle Scout. Ten local boys were publicly recognized for doing just that during a recent South Suburban board meeting. Dale Kim is a member of Troop 628. He planted nearly 50 shrubs and trees at South Platte Park to replace the many that died during the recent drought a few years ago. Kim attends Rock Canyon High School and is a resident of Highlands Ranch. Jonah Vest is a member of Troop 628. He refurbished trail side benches along Big Dry Creek Trail. He and his crew accumulated more than 200 hours of volunteer time. Vest is a resident of Lone Tree. Joel Ashton is a member of Troop 355. He refurbished trailside benches along the Mary Carter Greenway Trail and Lee Gulch Trail at Mary’s Rest. He and his volunteers donated nearly 50 volunteer hours. Ashton is a resident of Littleton. Bryce Okazaki is a member of Troop 794.
The South Suburban Park and Recreation District Board of Directors honors local Eagle Scouts during a recent ceremony. Courtesy photo He wanted to do something special with Cherry Knolls Park and baseball, because his mother grew up in the district and played baseball there when she was his age. He replaced three wooden bleachers with aluminum ones. He and his troop members accumulated 60 hours of volunteer time. Okazaki is a resident of Lone Tree. Kyler Fredericks is a member of Troop 556. He refurbished five wooden picnic benches in deKoevend Park. He and his group accumulated more than 160 volunteer hours. Fredericks is a resident of Centennial.
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Ammon Allen is a member of Troop 675. He removed more than 1,000 feet of chain-link fence for the Holm/Carlson property, west of deKoevend Open Space. The fence removal allows wildlife to move freely from the upland open space through the Big Dry Creek corridor. Twilight Camp Scouts also provided some help. Allen is a resident of Highlands Ranch. Luke Favret is a member of Troop 361. He helped install erosion-control structures in a section of the shore of Cooley Lake in South Platte Park. The “wave
breakers” are cottonwood logs between 10 and 14 feet long that are set at a shallow angle to the shore and anchored with T-posts. Favret attends Castle View High School. Graham Gates is a member of Troop 361. He built a bridge in the Northern Wildlife Area Loop Trail. The old bridge was deteriorating, and it was too small for maintenance equipment to access. Gates designed and installed a larger, more secure and more durable bridge in the same location. He attends Heritage High School. AJ McDonald is a member of Troop 444. He installed steps down the slope on Bufflehead Lake in South Platte Park. McDonald built and installed steps to allow easy access to the lake and to prevent continued erosion. He closed off the trails, then seeded and covered the damaged area with erosion-control blanket. He attends Columbine High School. Andrew Cole is a member of Troop 456. He replaced a pipe with a bridge at the north entrance to South Platte Park from the Wolhurst community. The path crosses a narrow drainage, and the pipe was too small for the amount of water that flows through it. Cole designed and built a bridge so the pipe could be removed, eliminating clogging. He attends Arapahoe High School.
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polymer batteries,” said Becky O’Guin, public information officer for South Metro Fire Rescue. “So we just want to make sure people know that while it may
December 18, 2015 be a toy, the batteries aren’t toys and they should be handled responsibly.” Investigators are trying to determine whether the batteries are causing hover board fires that have been reported by users nationwide. In November, Lone Tree residents overcharged a lithium-ion polymer battery that was not protected by a fireproof container. It caused significant damage to
the home. No one was injured. The batteries have higher discharge rates and are lighter in weight than their predecessors, but they’re also “a lot more volatile,” O’Guin said. The batteries are often charging and left unattended when the fires occur. Damaged batteries also have caused problems, and investigators pinned the cause of a 2010 cargo jet crash on lithium-
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Food bloggers get into the spirit of giving #BakeItForward inspires kindness in the form of food By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com Yvette Marquez, a local food blogger, was looking for a way to give back this holiday season when she stumbled upon the “#bakeitforward” campaign. Each time a photo of a baked holiday treat is shared on social media with a friend tagged and the hashtag used, the Food Network donates $1 to the No Kid Hungry Foundation. “I thought it was perfect because I could brighten someone’s day,” Marquez said, “and inspire others to do the same for a larger cause.” Marquez, owner of Muy Bueno Cooking, lives in Highlands Ranch and teamed with two other food bloggers — Toni Dash of Boulder Locavore and Fort Collins’ Erin Seller of Dinners, Dates and Desserts. They first met at a retreat where they bonded over all things cooking. The women have done charitable things in their personal lives, Dash said. But this year, they wanted to join forces from a food bloggers’ perspective. “We felt like not only can we do something,” Dash said, “we can use our social media to get the message out there.” They chose what they considered a deserving group in the community — the Littleton Fire Rescue Department. The food bloggers spent a recent afternoon baking all kinds of festive treats: Mexican Christmas cookies, white chocolate fudge, frosted sugar cookies and chocolatepeppermint dipped mirages. They decorated small boxes with red-and-green ribbons and larger baskets with bells and evergreen branches. The project encompassed the good, old-fashioned way of preparing gifts. “Handmade gifts are less common,” Dash said. “It feels a little bit like a dying art, but it’s still so special for people.” The firefighters were humbled by the act of kindness. Marquez, Dash and Seller ended up spending quite some time at Station 12 at 6529 S. Broadway in Littleton, swap-
The food bloggers used #bakeitforward, a social media campaign through Food Network that donates $1 to the No Kid Hungry Foundation for every hashtag. Here, they deliver their treats to the Littleton Fire Department. Photos courtesy of Chris Orwat From left, Toni Dash of Boulder Locavore, Yvette Marquez of Muy Bueno Cooking and Erin Seller of Dinners, Dates and Desserts. The three food bloggers paid it forward this holiday season by baking treats for the Littleton Fire Department. ping stories with the men over cookies. “A lot of people take for granted all they do — on a small scale like saving animals to a large scale of saving people,” Marquez said.
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said. Dash felt like she received the gift that day. The experience served as a reminder of the importance to take time to do things for other people, she said. The three women hope social media followers of the #bakeitforward campaign will piggyback on their idea this holiday season. “We’re so blessed,” Marquez said. “And even though we’re busy, we need to take time to help others.”
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students’ average GPA has increased from 1.7 in the first year to 2.16. Last year, there were 322 reported behavior incidents; so far this year, just 50. Involvement in the parent group has increased from just 23 the first year to 149 this year. And there were 260 suspensions last year, and just 35 so far this year. “What I’m most proud of is that the average length of suspensions last year was 59 percent one day or less, and now it’s 79 percent,” said Broer. Now at the end of the grant’s fouryear term, staff is hoping to find new ways to continue funding the program, at a cost of about $130,000 a
December 18, 2015 year. Nate Thompson, director of social, emotional and behavior services for the district, said he’s looking for other grants and has reached out to Littleton about working with a mediation program the city maintains. New school board member Robert Reichardt asked that if staff ends up submitting it as a budget item, it comes with information on what cost savings the program creates. “My biggest fear is that this isn’t just another ornament on the Christmas tree,” he said. Thompson said the savings would mostly come in the form of time and effort that staff districtwide spends on discipline issues. “It’s a very powerful process not just for kids, but for families and the community and staff,” he said.
‘This is a common-sense reform that will make life easier for Colorado families, reduce prices for Colorado consumers and create over 22,000 jobs in the state.’ Blake Harrison, Deputy district attorney of Denver,
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goes to the small wineries and breweries,” she said. “Coors and the other big brewers are wonderful, but they’re going to make it. What I care about is my neighborhoods.” State Sen. Linda Newell, the Littleton Democrat who hosted the event, said she hasn’t decided yet where she stands on the issue. “I would ask what protections would be there for smaller craft breweries, what’s easiest for consumers, and what’s better for the economy as a whole,” she said. Kagan is running to replace Newell, who is term-limited after the current session. Newell represents Bow Mar, west Centennial, Cherry Hills Village, Columbine Valley, Foxfield, Englewood, Greenwood Village, Littleton, Sheridan and parts of Aurora. Your Choice Colorado, the coalition working to change the law, filed the paperwork on Nov. 4 to start the process of putting the issue on the 2016 ballot for voters to decide. Kagan and Guzman said they suspect the effort will be successful. “If it goes to the voters, I suspect it will
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Time for the chill to deliver a thrill A snowman was seen shopping for carrots. I guess you could say that he was picking his nose. I am not crazy about icy roads, but otherwise, let it snow. Go ahead and let it drop way below freezing too. I like it. The furnace runs all night, and I don’t mind. I am looking forward to the dead of winter. When is that? Maybe around Tuesday, Dec. 22. That’s winter solstice. My sweaters are out, and so are my galoshes (from French: galoches). Hand me that big coat and those woolen mittens. Did you hear that Frosty the Snowman is getting a divorce? He said his wife is a flake. Smitty doesn’t think that winter is much of a joke. His legs are the length of my forefinger. And he’s not exactly a husky. Or whatever Taz is. Taz lives across the street and thrives in snow. I have seen other dogs do the same thing. Some dogs even lie down and nap in snow. I am not living with a dog like that. I am no more or less sociable in the winter than I am in the summer. I am a grumpy old man year-round. But snowman is an island. And I am a lot happier than I am in July. This might surprise you, albeit a little grim no matter what: “The Center for Disease Control and Pre-
vention and the National Center for Health Statistics report that suicide rates are lowest during the winter months and highest in the spring and summer” (Wikipedia). Aha. Suicide rates Craig Marshall Smith don’t spike or peak QUIET during the cold DESPERATION and dark months of winter. I wonder if sunshine, which is generally considered an uplifting thing, is more depressing to depression sufferers because it’s out of harmony with the way you are feeling. One of my therapists suggested depression medication, and I said, “I need my depression.” It wasn’t an attempt at humor. Things depress me, but I don’t have the kind of depression that ends up sitting next to Dr. Phil, and always results in his extra-sincere offer of help. To some extent being disturbed by things has led to these columns, and even to my sense of humor. I haven’t always preferred winters. I lived in Los Angeles for eight years. Winter in Los Angeles is merely a calendar designation. There is no true winter there, except for
one unpleasant thing: It would rain. I like rain, but not for seven days in a row, and around the clock. Maybe you have seen the film “Blade Runner.” Very wet. That would depress me now, if I still lived there. I was young and didn’t know any better. What I didn’t know was Colorado. This is paradise. There’s another reason why Frosty is getting a divorce. Now and then his wife gave him the cold shoulder. Does winter brings families closer together, or send them into cabin fever? I’ll never know because I don’t have a family. If you can’t go anywhere, maybe you all gather together in the family room, and sit in front of the fire and drink hot cocoa. I’m kidding. Who does that? I have a fireplace. I can flip a switch and have a fire. It’s not the same as a real fire, but it’s easier to clean up afterward than a real fire. Convenience is not always endearing. You can listen to a CD of a crackling fire, and really fake it up. Poor Frosty was robbed the other night. Police, however, got a chuckle when they found out what the robber — who wanted Frosty’s old silk hat — commanded the snowman to do. “Freeze!” Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.
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Little gestures can make big impression So a buddy of mine recently visited Cuba. His sister had asked him to pick up a commemorative thimble as a souvenir for her friend. On the last day, while riding on a bus, he realized he had forgotten to buy the thimble and said something out loud about it to his traveling companions. Another passenger on the bus mentioned that she also needed to buy a thimble for someone, but she too had forgotten. That afternoon my friend Frank went and purchased two commemorative thimbles. And that evening he approached the woman whom he had overheard saying she also forgot to buy one and he handed her one of the thimbles. She offered to pay Frank for the souvenir, but he told her that it was OK, it was his gift to her and not to worry about it. As the night went on my buddy Frank and the woman he had met continued a conversation and as it turned out, the woman was
connected to some people in the entertainment business and invited my friend to attend a backstage event the next time his favorite musician was coming to town. No romance, no expectations on either side, just a simple and small gesture that turned Michael Norton strangers into friends. WINNING All because of a tiny thimble. WORDS Can you remember a time where someone did something for you that seemed so small or so simple but where you were so appreciative? Maybe it was a random act of kindness, or perhaps some-
one left you a note or a card just to let you know they were thinking about you. Our gifts, donations, and time spent volunteering don’t always have to be huge or grandiose. In fact, most times when I hear about someone sharing their gratitude or appreciation about a gift, message, or gesture, it is usually around something simple or small. And the best part about most of those stories is that the person giving or helping in some way chose to be anonymous or just humbly stood on the sidelines. Is there a small gesture that left you feeling wonderful? Has someone done something in some small way to help you out at a time you needed it most? I can guess that the answer to both questions for all of us is yes. Now the next question we have to ask ourselves is this, “When was the last time Norton continues on Page 13
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A state senator’s letter to Santa Claus With the wretched pairing of the holidays with mass shootings and hate speech from some, I’ve been hearing from constituents in quite a different way recently. Many have been desperate voices of people not knowing where to turn for solace; looking for a touch of compassion somewhere that might help them sleep a little better at night. With this in mind, I thought I’d write a letter to Santa, expressing the wishes of the voices I’ve heard. When we were young this made us feel better, didn’t it? Dear Santa, I’m writing to you today with the faith in something bigger than us, jollier than us, and more hopeful than us. So if that’s true… 1. I wish for compassion — for every person, young and old, family member, friend, coworker, Twitter follower, Facebook friend or minister to speak only kind words to one another. I’m not
saying we can’t be honest, but if we all please tap into our empathy first before lashing out or reacting in judgment. Can you imagine what just a little more kindness would look like when we’re in line Linda Newell at the grocery store, the copier GUEST or the traffic light? What our homes COLUMN would feel like if we listened to each other at the dinner table, rather than just trying to prove our own points or eating in silence watching TV? 2. I wish for people to feel comfortable with their neighbors across the street who might look, think or even
behave differently than them. And that those differences wouldn’t stop them from waving hello on the way to work or the mailbox. Knowing that we all have the freedom and opportunity to live our own lives taking care of our families and ourselves, respectfully. Believing in the good of others rather than the fear. 3. I wish for peace … yes, I ask for peace, Santa. A community of civility where people can walk down the street, into work or school, without fear; where people feel safe enough not to feel the need to own a weapon. Where spouses and partners stop to think and pause before striking out in violence against the other, and where parents pause to calm themselves and think rationally before harming their child. I wish for all of us to be able to walk into our health clinic, workplace, church or school knowing it is safe and peaceful. Maybe if we all remembered the basics we were
taught in kindergarten — how to play well together on the playground. Or the values in our faiths — to love and care for our neighbors. 4. Possible to bring back the ’50s décor in the DQ on Belleview? So, what do you think, Santa? Can we get these wishes this year? Any year? Are we ready to be more conscious with our choices? All of us, every day, every moment. We are all in choice. If we were truly living with empathy, respect and peace, would we need any other wishes? Grateful to serve … with compassion. Linda Newell is the state senator of Senate District 26, which encompasses Littleton, Englewood, Sheridan, Cherry Hills Village, Greenwood Village, west Centennial and parts of Aurora. She can be reached at 303-886-4846 or Linda. newell.senate@gmail.com.
What not to expect from the stock market This is what is not going to happen: Stellar or even average returns on the stock market. Unexpected economic growth. Better-than-expected corporate earnings. Basically, this is not a good year for the investor. Here is why: We just completed 13 months without quantitative easing. That’s right, QE ended Oct. 31, 2014. This means that the economy has proven it can sustain some form of economic growth without artificial stimulus from the Federal Reserve. We have faced major headwinds from Europe teetering on recession and then receiving its bailout from the European Central Bank. You can actually get negative returns on bonds issued in many countries in the Eurozone. By contrast, bonds issued in a good neighborhood such as the United States can only offer a reasonable premium above negative interest rates. This means all fixed income securities in general are not performing well. China triggered a correction in early fall and has not righted the ship just yet. They were wise to purposely slow their economy to avoid the credit crisis contagion that swept the U.S. in 2008 and 2009 and hit Europe in 2010 and 2011. It was just a matter of time before the credit crisis and housing bubble found its way around the globe to Asia. Its
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we offered a simple or small gesture that made a difference in someone’s life?” If we can’t remember a time or it has been so long ago that we struggle to remember, maybe it’s time we look around us and see where we can help or who we can assist. Can we open a car door, can we give up a seat, can we leave a note for someone we love and appreciate, can we donate time, money, or other resources, can we make a meal for a neighbor, can we offer
economic slowdown may help China achieve a soft landing, but the effects around the globe, especially with their trading partners, has dampened exports and corporate earnings. Patricia Kummer The strong dollar is pushing FINANCIAL already depressed STRATEGIES commodities to record low prices. Since all commodities such as oil, metals and crops are priced worldwide in U.S. dollars, the strength of our currency does affect the prices of these wares worldwide. This adversely affects countries dependent on commodity exports for economic growth. Based on these indicators of slow economic growth, the stock market returns are not going to be anywhere near their averages for a while. Wall Street analysts are touting low returns for 2016 as well. Flat market returns actually feel like good news this year after the loss of quantitative easing and other nations facing significant downturns. But never underestimate the economic resilience
someone a much-needed ear to listen, or can we offer a smile or a hug to someone feeling down? How about you, have you been the recipient of a simple gesture that meant so much, or have you been the giver of a small gesture that was so appreciated? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we remember that a small gesture, even the size of a tiny thimble, can make a difference, 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.
of our homeland. If we can maintain even moderate growth domestic output and survive an interest-rate hike, then we are poised to go higher with little effort, especially if China and Europe stabilize. Remember, there are opportunities in every market cycle. Don’t give up on your investment strategy. Positive returns still reward investors more than 70 percent of the time. These are very good odds and the current environment could prove a great buying opportunity
for future growth. Patricia Kummer has been an independent certified financial planner for 29 years and is president of Kummer Financial Strategies Inc., a registered investment advisor in Highlands Ranch. Kummer Financial is a six-year 5280 Top Advisor. Please visit www.kummerfinancial.com for more information or call the economic hotline at 303-683-5800. Any material discussed is meant for informational purposes only and not a substitute for individual advice.
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Yasin Mohamud is learning English at the Spring International Language Center in Littleton and is also a student at the Colorado Center for the Blind in Littleton. Photos by Jennifer Smith
Refugees’ path takes wrenching turn GoFundMe account created as siblings face life without mother
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Yasin Mohamud does not have words to explain the difficult situation he finds himself in, but his story does not need many to understand its depths. The young man, who is blind and has limited English fluency, is suddenly motherless and responsible for two younger siblings, including a sister badly injured in the accident that killed their mother. Amid that upheaval, local residents have created a GoFundMe account to assist the three Somali refugees with funeral costs, medical expenses and basic living needs. “I am feeling sad,” Mohamud said. “My mom was kind and loving. She was a good mother. But now it’s just the two children and me, and I’m blind. But I want to work. I will continue to keep on with school and the center. I’m not going to quit.” Mohamud was born 21 years ago in the East African country of Somalia, perhaps best known among Americans for the violence depicted in the 2001 movie “Black Hawk Down” and for the pirates who kidnapped the real-life “Captain Phillips,” on whom the 2013 film with that name was based. In 2008, at a time when Somalia topped the list of failed states internationally, Mohamud’s father was a soldier with the government-led military. He was helping to battle rebel groups in an effort to regain control of the country. Mohamud remembers well the day that Al-Shabaab militants showed up at his family’s doorstep, looking for his father. Then just a teenager, Mohamud told the militants he didn’t know his father’s whereabouts. So, he said, they gouged his eyes out. The rebels eventually found his father and killed him, leaving his mother, Habibo, with Mohamud and his two younger siblings. They fled to Ethiopia. “My country is broken, and the government,” Mohamud said. Getting started in America After being granted refugee status, the four family members made their way to Colorado three years ago. Mohamud’s mother and 17-year-old sister, Nunai, found work at the Cargill meatpacking plant in Fort Morgan, where a Somali community is thriving. According to a county document titled
“Morgan County: A Land of Immigrants,” the Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid of a Greeley meatpacking plant in 2006 led to a shortage of workers in the industry. Hispanics became reluctant to fill the slots they traditionally had. But the number of Somali refugees entering Colorado has been on a steady increase, rising from 87 in 2000 to 400 in 2014. And many are eager for jobs that require little English, so the meatpacking plant became a natural fit. However, housing in Fort Morgan can be difficult to come by, so Habibo, Nunai and younger brother Farnan, now 12, settled into an apartment in Denver. In the meantime, Mohamud enrolled at the Colorado Center for the Blind in Littleton, along with the Spring International Language Center based at Arapahoe Community College. He’s been working diligently since to learn English and Braille, as well as to travel with a cane and to master other independent-living skills. “He’s just a typical 21-year-old,” said Kimberley McCutcheon, director of career and student services at the center for the blind. “He is funny and bright and questions everything, and he has a mind of his own. He’s very motivated, and he has ideas in mind for what he wants to do.” But just as life seemed to be looking up, Habibo and Nunai — driving home from their job on Thanksgiving Day — encountered a slick patch. “My mom was thrown out of the car, out through the window onto the street,” Mohamud said. “My mom died. My sister’s back is broken in three places.” That means he is now the legal guardian of his two younger siblings, and that the future for all of them is uncertain. Daunting tasks await With only a basic grasp of English and Braille, Mohamud knows the challenge he faces to find a job to support the three of them. He’s been living in housing provided by the center for the blind, but now he’ll move to the Denver apartment. The landlord gave his OK to that plan, and Mohamud is working on obtaining food assistance and Social Security benefits.
Shirlaine Castellino, director of Littleton’s Spring International Language Center, delivers a much-needed donation to Yasin Mohamud, a Somali refugee who lives in Littleton. Mohamud was born 21 years ago in the East African country of Somalia. Image from Wikipedia Commons
“Unfortunately, as a visually impaired, full-time student who is currently unemployed, he will be hard pressed to make ends meet with two additional mouths to feed,” reads a GoFundMe page set up by staff at the Spring center to help with funeral costs, medical expenses and basic needs. The page had raised $1,500 from 24 people as of Dec. 10, and Shirlaine Castellino, director of the Spring center, delivered another $560 in cash offered up by the center’s staff. “This will no doubt be a sad holiday season for the Mohamud family,” reads the page. “But perhaps, with enough small contributions from those who have the spirit of giving still in their hearts, his burden will be eased some.” Despite the tragedies experienced in his homeland, Mohamud yearns to return to Somalia when his brother turns 18. The
country has settled down some since 2013, when the United States recognized its government for the first time in more than two decades. But Mohamud has a more personal reason. “My wife, Estile, is in Somalia,” he said, grinning. “We got married on the phone. I haven’t met her yet.” Such a marriage is a common tradition in the Muslim faith, noted Connie Shoemaker, co-founder and director emerita of the Spring center. But until then, the Mohamud family has plenty of support here. “We hope he feels that he has a community behind him no matter what, and that he won’t be forgotten after a couple of months,” McCutcheon said. “The center will continue to be his family forever, and continue to look after him and help him craft a future for himself and his family.”
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Program highlights Western landscapes The American Museum of Western Art, 1727 Tremont Place, Denver, houses the fine Anschutz collection in the historic, beautifully restored building once known as the Navarre (across from the Brown Palace). It offers guided and self-guided tours on Mondays and Wednesdays: guided tours at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and self-guided at 11:45 a.m. and 3 p.m. There are three floors of galleries, and the docents are very well-trained. For information, or to purchase tickets, see AnschutzCollection.org. Also available: an “Artful Insight” program about Albert Bierstadt on Dec. 21. Six of his Western landscapes are in the collection. Reservations required, number limited. Call for entries The Littleton Fine Arts Board invites entries in the Eye of the Camera Photography Competition before Jan. 8. Submit entries through CaFE, CallForEntry.org. The juror will be Gary Huibregetse. Exhibition dates: Feb. 19 to March 27 at the Littleton Museum. Information: 303-795-3950. Music in Englewood “Northern Lights for the Holidays” will be a concert at 2 p.m. Dec. 19 at Hampden Hall, Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, second floor. A string quartet of Yi Zhao, violin; Ben Odhner, violin; Anne Ainomae, viola; and Silver Ainomae, cello, will perform music by Sibelius, Nielsen, Part and Grieg. Tickets: $20/$15, free 18 and under. Englewoodarts.org, box office open one hour prior to concert time. General admission. 303-806-8196. Politics on display “Under the Guillotine” is an exhibit of political cartoons opening Dec. 17 at Metro State University’s Center for Visual Arts, 965 Santa Fe Drive, Denver. Historic 200-year-old cartoons by James Gillray are from the collection of professor Arthur N. Gilbert of the University of Denver, and contemporary counterparts are Molly Crabapple, Chris Dacre and Deb Sokolow. Gilbert and Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Mike Keefe will speak at the opening at 7 p.m., and on March 2, three Pulitzer winners — Keefe, Jim Borgman and Signe Wilkenson — will participate in a panel, moderated by Gilbert. The exhibit runs through March 19. Admission is free. Ballet class observation The Denver Ballet Theatre Academy, at 90 Inverness Drive in unincorporated Arapahoe County, invites dancers
and others to observe an in-studio level 7/8 technique class, followed by a special performance of DBT students performing excerpts from “The Nutcracker” and variations that will be performed in upcoming competitions in February and March. Refreshments will be served. The event will be held on Dec. 19 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 303-799-6609.
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Fun at Bemis Library Playground Theatre presents SONYA’S “Time Travel Adventure” with ProfesSAMPLER sor Big Brain and the Stink Foot Clan at 2 p.m. Dec. 28 at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. On Dec. 29, Top Hogs-Trick Pigs of the Wild West will perform at 2 p.m. at Bemis. Admission free. 303-795-3961. Opera on Tuesday The Denver Lyric Opera Guild will hold the January Opera on Tuesday event on Jan. 5 at 11 a.m. at the Denver Country Club, 1700 E. First Ave., Denver, featuring a program by Greg Carpenter of Colorado Opera on preparing for the upcoming “Scarlet Letter,” with excerpts by Young Artists. Program will be at 11 a.m., followed by lunch at noon. Cost: $35, check by Dec. 30 to: Mary Sharon Wells, 3081 Kendrick St., Golden, CO 80401-1335 or through PayPal on the website: denverlyricoperaguild.org. New members are welcome — see website for information. Members live throughout the metro area, including a number in the south suburbs. Film has Colorado ties Brand Birdwhistle, formerly of Castle Rock, is a Hollywood producer with a new suspense thriller feature film, “Followed,” released on Nov. 24. It was shot in Colorado and seven other states, he writes, with locations including northeastern Colorado, Denver, the Rocky Mountains and Grand Junction. See: whosfollowingyou.com. Added performance Lone Tree Arts Center has added a performance at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 29 to the already scheduled Dec. 30 show of “One Man Star Wars Trilogy” with Charlie Ross. Tickets: $33 to $46, 720-509-1000, lonetreeartscenter.org.
Sleeper House is dreamy site for tree art Colorado Homes magazine has captured the Christmas season with a feature story about an original Christmas tree art installation at the iconic Sleeper House in Genesee. The magazine article says, “If you’ve ever driven up I-70 from Denver to the mountains, you’ve seen the Sleeper House, more formally known as The Sculptured House — that spaceship-esque residence built almost as if an extension of Genesee Mountain. The distinctively elliptical home was crafted by architect Charles Deaton in 1963 and went on to be featured prominently in the 1973 Woody Allen scifi comedy, ‘Sleeper.’ “Well, Matthew Bliss, creator of The Modern Christmas Tree, has stepped inside the Sleeper House for a noble cause. A portion of every sale of his lightweight-acrylic, Aframe Christmas trees goes to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America — a cause close to home. Bliss created The Modern Christmas Tree Company in tribute to his late grandfather, Lawrence “Bud” Stoecker, who was an architect and engineer before battling Alzheimer’s later in life.” “When I was a kid, our family would drive up I-70 on our way to go skiing,” Bliss said. “Every time we approached Genesee, we would look for what we called the Spaceship House. It’s a mysterious, iconic house to anyone who grew up in Colorado. My grandpa must have driven by it hundreds of times while making A-frame cabins all over the Rocky Mountains, so to be able to photograph his trees in such an important home was a dream come true.” Each tree includes an LED light, rotating mirror ball, ornament options, and installation kit. Prices range from $299 to $799. For more of the story, go to www.coloradohomesmag. com/Home/The-Sleeper-House-All-Decked-Out-for-theHolidays/#.VmcWGIplT_k.facebook. Say cheese to SunTony winner bound for Lone Tree For more than 30 years, two-time Tony Award-winning actress Christine Ebersole has captivated audiences on the Broadway stage, television series and specials, films, concert appearances, and recordings. Ebersole will perform at the Lone Tree Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21. Tickets range from $33-$57 and may be purchased online at www.lonetreeartscenter.org or by calling 720-509-1000 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Lone Tree Arts Center is located at 10075 Commons St. Ebersole won the 2007 Tony for outstanding actresses Edie Beale in the acclaimed “Grey Gardens.” Ebersole also earned a Tony for her portrayal of Dorothy Brock in the revival of “42nd Street.”
Colorado among best on beer list Livability.com has just released its inaugural list of Best 99 Beers in 99 Cities, and Colorado can boast the beery best in Boulder, Fort Collins and Durango. Boulder scored No. 6 for Avery Brewing. Fort Collins ranked No. 19 for New Belgium Brewing’s Fat Tire. And Durango came in at No. 33 for Animas Brewing Co., Carver Brewing Co. and Ska Brewing Co. Penny Parker Here’s what Livability said about MILE HIGH the first-time list: “While macro brewers are strugLIFE gling, craft brewers are posting double-digit increases in sales and production nationwide, according to the Brewers Association. Mayors across the nation are quick to proclaim themselves ‘beer cities.’ Residents love it, and so do tourists — so much that there’s a newish form of tourism centered around the beer itself. “Economic development, tourism, talent attraction — these are all great side effects of the craft beer movement in the U.S.,” says Livability.com editor Matt Carmichael. “But at the end of the day, this is a ranking of great beers in great cities, and it sure is nice to have a cold pint of one of these 99 brews.” The top 99 cities are featured on Livability.com, along with their LivScore and information about the qualities and amenities that helped them make the list. Here’s the link: www.livability.com/best-places/99beers-in-99-cities/2015?utm_source=newsletter&utm_ medium=email&utm_content=Livability.com&utm_campaign=99%20Beers%20in%2099%20Cities%20Press%20 Release. Overheard Eavesdropping on a chef’s Facebook post: “Client asked how I plan on keeping the hot chocolate warm at her event. I replied that I would check to see if our fire-breathing dragon was available that night and, if not, I will bring a stove.” Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for BlacktieColorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktie-colorado. com/pennyparker. She can be reached at parkerp1953@ gmail.com or at 303-619-5209.
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MUSIC/CONCERTS Festival of Lessons and Carols The music department at Christ’s Episcopal Church will offer its version of the traditional festival of lessons and carols from 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20. The service, created and originally offered in 1918 at Kings’ College, Cambridge, presents readings telling the story of the birth of Christ, from the birth prophecies to the arrival of the wise men. Choir anthems and Christmas carols are interspersed among the readings. String players from the Western Academy of Music will join the church’s in-house choir and musicians for this holiday event. The service will be in the sanctuary of Christ’s Episcopal Church, 615 Fourth St., between Cantril and Lewis streets. Admission is free, but a special offering will be collected for the Douglas/Elbert Task Force, the local nonprofit dedicated to providing assistance to people in need in Douglas and Elbert counties. All are welcome.
The Nutcracker of Parker Colorado School of Dance welcomes the entire family for their 12th anniversary Production of Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic. Join us for this Town of Parker tradition complete with the Sugar Plum Fairy and the mystical Nutcracker. Performances are Thursday, Dec. 17, to Sunday, Dec. 20, at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. For times, tickets and information, go to www.ParkerArt.org or call 303-8056800. Reunited at Christmas Hear the sounds of the Reunited Vocal Ensemble at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. The ensemble will be joined by St. Andrew’s Alleluia Handbell Choir for a concert of Christmas favorites. After the concert, enjoy a dessert and coffee bar provided by the church’s chapter of the United Methodist Women. Reunited’s new Christmas recording will be available that evening. Tickets go on sale Monday, Nov. 16. Contact Mark Zwilling at mzwilling@st-andrew-umc.com or 303-794-2683.
EVENTS Red and Green Christmas Party Join us for a night of fall DJ ballroom, Latin, salsa, swing and tango dance at the Adventures in Dance Red and Green Christmas party at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, at 1500 W. Littleton Blvd., Unit 207, Littleton. Register at www.AdventuresInDance.com or call 720-276-0562. Nigeria The recent emergence of the Islamist group Boko Haram in the north of Nigeria has exacerbated a north/south split in the country that divides primarily along religious lines (Muslim/Christian). As the most populous nation in Africa and one of the leading oil exporters in the world, Nigeria is a key player in the region. Join Active Minds from 1011 a.m. Friday, Dec. 18, as we explore the past, present, and future of this important country. Program is free and takes place at the Malley Senior Center, 3380 S. Lincoln St., Englewood. RSVP by calling 303762-2660. 2015 Holiday Sale The Friends of the Littleton Library and Museum presents its 2015 holiday sale through noon Thursday, Dec. 24, at the Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Books are in pristine, giftable condition, with new fiction, classics, poetry, history, home decorating, art appreciation, cookbooks, and more. Sale is open during library hours; cash or checks accepted. A Hudson Christmas
Christmas Bird Count Audubon Society of Greater Denver plans its annual Christmas bird count from 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at the Audubon Center at Chatfield, 11280 Waterton Road, Littleton. Event is free; a $3 suggested donation will support year-round educational programs and activities at the center. Participants will learn about the birds of Chatfield State Park using bird identification tools such as binoculars, field guides and even your cell phone. Enjoy free samples and hot chocolate. Contact communityoutreach@denveraudubon.org. Ballet Brunch Denver Ballet Theatre presents a Ballet Brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at 99 Inverness Drive East, Suite 250A, Englewood. This is a special invitation to all to attend an in-studio observation of the combined Level 7/8 technique class, followed by a special performance of DBT students performing excerpts from “The Nutcracker,” along with both classical and contemporary variations that will be performed at the Youth America Grand Prix and Denver Ballet Guild Scholarship competitions coming up in February and March of 2016. Refreshments will be served. Call 303-799-6609 or go to www.denverballettheatre.org. Wintersong: A Christmas Story The Castle Rock Chorale will perform two concerts to celebrate the holiday season: at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3737 New Hope Way, Castle Rock. The chorale is conducted by artistic director Beryl Fanslow. Go to www. castlerockchorale.org. FIND MORE THINGS TO DO ONLINE ColoradoCommunityMedia.com/events
The Hudson Gardens & Event Center presents A Hudson Christmas on select nights from through Saturday, Jan. 2. Guests will enjoy a festive holiday light display, free wagon rides, free visits with Santa Claus (through Dec. 23) and more. The outdoor walking path winds through Hudson Gardens, featuring more than 250,000 twinkling lights and is wheelchair and stroller accessible. Tickets are available at www.altitudetickets. com, in person from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Hudson Gardens’ Welcome Center, or at the door on event nights. The Hudson Gardens & Event Center is at 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive in Littleton. Parking is free. Schedule and more information at www. hudsongardens.org.
Soles4Souls Collection Drop off new and used shoes through Christmas at the Re/Max Alliance office of agent Cathy Howrey, 18551 E. Mainstreet, Suite 2A, Parker. Soles4Souls is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting poverty through the distribution of shoes. Go to www. soles4souls.org/get-involved/ Christmas Tree Lot Get the perfect Christmas tree at Boy Scout Troop 780’s tree lot, open from 5-9 p.m. weekdays; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays, at the south corner of Meadows Boulevard and Ambrosia Street, Castle Rock. The Scouts will sell fresh-cut trees, wreaths and garland.
HEALTH South Metro Community Blood Drives A number of community blood drives are planned in the South Metro area. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300,
unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonfils.org. Upcoming blood drives are: Saturday, Dec. 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Cabela’s, 10670 Cabela Drive, Lone Tree; Sunday, Dec. 20, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Walmart, 6675 Business Center Drive, Littleton; Sunday, Dec. 20, 8 a.m. to noon, St. Louis Parish, 3310 S. Sherman St., Englewood; Monday, Dec. 21, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Parker Adventist Hospital, 9395 Crown Crest Blvd., Parker; Tuesday, Dec. 22, 9-10:40 a.m. and noon to 2:30 p.m. at Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus, 2350 Meadows Blvd., Castle Rock; Tuesday, Dec. 22, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Castle Rock Government, 100 Wilcox St., Castle Rock (contact Jane Chrestensen, 303-660-1397); Wednesday, Dec. 23, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Whole Foods Southglenn, 6853 S. York St., Suite 119, Littleton; Wednesday, Dec. 23, 8-9:40 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Sky Ridge Medical Center, 10101 Ridgegate Parkway, Lone Tree; Sunday, Dec. 27, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3737 New Hope Way, Castle Rock. Free Nutrition Classes South Denver Cardiology presents free educational classes at its office, 1000 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. For information, or to register, call 303-744-1065 or www.southdenver.com. Class schedule: Monday, Dec. 21, Anticoagulation Basics: Through Thick & Thin, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Learn to live with Warfarin/Coumadin; Monday, Dec. 21, Diabetes, Pre-diabetes and Insulin Resistance, 11 a.m. to noon. Learn the ins and outs of diabetes and how to control blood sugar. Winter Break Sports Camp Learn the skills necessary to play a variety of sports. Also learn the rules of the games, focusing on good sportsmanship and teamwork. Camp for ages 8 and older is open from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, Dec. 28, and Wednesday, Dec. 30, at the Recreation Center at Southridge. Go to www. hrcaonline.org/tr. Commitment Day 5K Fun Run/Walk Life Time Fitness in Parker kicks off the New Year with a part run/ walk, part festival that includes an expo with numerous vendors on race morning. Run starts at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 1, at Life Time Fitness, 9250 Crown Crest Blvd., Parker. Event is open to runners and walkers of all levels and abilities. Members and nonmembers welcome. Children 12 and younger may register for free with a registered adult. Go to www.commitmentday.com/colorado/parker-aurora. Information about group training available at www.lifetimerun.com/group-runtraining/co-commitment-day-5k-2016-parker. Contact Heather Crosby at hcrosby@lifetimefitness.com for additional information. SilverSneakers Fitness, Silver&Fit The Arapahoe Community College fitness center offers the SilverSneakers Fitness and Silver&Fit programs for seniors in the south metro Denver area. For more information about health and fitness options at ACC, call 303-797-5850.
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Good defense helps ensure success Stoppers valuable for winning hoops teams By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Most high school boys basketball players dream of being that unstoppable offensive player. No offense, but the importance of a good defensive stopper is invaluable, despite players maybe not getting as much attention as the top scorers or rebounders on a team. But, just how significant is a good defensive player? Cherry Creek coach Mike Brookhart answered the question quickly. “He’s the most valuable player,” said Brookhart. Legend coach Kevin Boley agreed. “We have a saying in our program that ‘Defense is kind of like life insurance, you have to have it,’” Boley said. “Historically, we have taken a great deal of pride in our defense that allows you to have the chance to win on nights when you don’t shoot well. “Tyler Willis was a crucial piece of our Final Four team (2013-14) because he took so much pride in being the stopper. Monroe Porter is now the player we use on the other team’s best offensive guard.” Many teams like Mountain Vista and ThunderRidge in the Continental League use their defensive pressure to create offense. ThunderRidge was the 5A state runnerup and will have to replace a key stopper. “We place a high premium on a player who is a defensive stopper,” said Grizzlies coach Joe Ortiz. “Elias Tiedgen, who graduated last year, was one of the best one-onone defensive players we have ever had. This year we don’t have a defender as good as Elias, but we have several who are emerging and will try to fill that role.” Ortiz mentioned he has three good defensive standouts in senior guard Troy Brady, who has a great defensive feel, 6-foot-5 junior guard Corey Seng, who has great hands, and a 6-9 wingspan and quick
Walker Andrew (15) of Heritage goes up to try to block a shot by Littleton’s Ethen Vasquez during the Dec. 1 season opener for both teams. Andrews scored 17 points and blocked four shots as the Eagles won the game 56-30. Photo by Tom Munds sophomore guard, Kaison Hammonds. Porter, a senior standout who played tennis for Legend, which helped his lateral movements and footwork, is always called upon to be a defensive stopper, but he also led the Titans last season with a 13.6 scoring average. “You can score and do all those things, but one of the little things that people don’t take away is defense,” said Porter. “In this day and age, people don’t focus on defense enough. I’ve always been the person put on the other team’s best player. I’ve always
been OK being the defensive player because if my shots aren’t going on offense, I’m not going to the rim, or if they are shutting me down, you can make it up on defense. “Defense is a big part of the game. If you play defense you can win a lot of games. On defense it’s just not one person. We focus a lot on help defense. I love defense. I get half my points in a game off steals. I’m OK not scoring because we have the ability to have scorers. Any great player plays good defense and that leads to offense.”
PLAYERS TO WATCH Arapahoe: Kyle Lukasiewicz Englewood: Cecil Ondack Cherry Creek: Will Halfon Heritage: Casey Opitz, Walker Andrew Littleton: Sam Kail
Depth necessary in girls basketball Quality minutes from reserves can make a good team great By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Depth is a necessity in most team sports, and it’s especially true in Colorado girls basketball, where it is often difficult to develop quality bench players. Decent sixth, seventh or eighth players who can be called upon to contribute quality minutes to give starting players a rest or relieve a front-line player in foul trouble are most valuable. Depth has various meanings to different coaches depending of the overall talent level of the team, but one thing is certain: It’s needed. “I believe depth was a big key to our success last season,” said Valor Christian coach Jessika Stratton Caldwell, whose team won the 2014 Class 4A state title. “With the ability to substitute with confidence, it allows our best players to rest without losing momentum on the floor. “If the fifth through seventh players can positively contribute by taking care of the basketball, understanding the flow of the game offensively and making a mark defensively,” she said, “it can create a good substituting pattern that will help consistently.”
PLAYERS TO WATCH Arapahoe: Macy Ziegler, Jordyn Vega, Katie Crowley Cherry Creek: Laura Pranger, Lauren McMillen, Brittanee Bivins Heritage: Haily Cechini, Bailey Cechini Littleton: Gabbie Matl, Katie Puchino
Skyview girls coach Chris Kemm suggests basketball in 2015-16 is different than years ago, and depth plays a bigger role. “Depth can make good team into great teams,” he explained. “Most teams have that one-two punch from a couple standout players, but not in today’s high school girls basketball. You cannot have the traditional defensive scheme around two good players, particularly if they have some impact players outside of their two on the floor and off the bench. “Today’s good basketball teams are seven to eight deep, and the great teams have great role players within and outside of that seven to eight girls,” Kemm added. “Ten years ago, you could compete at a high level with just one or two standouts, be favored if you had
Arapahoe’s Jordyn Vega (left) and Alexa Miller (right) wait to enter the game Dec. 8 against Highlands Ranch. Photo by Jim Benton three. But in today’s game it’s not as likely, and it is more dependent on the confidence of your eight and strength and commitment of your role players.” And depth is vital when it comes to postseason play. “In many cases you can ride the stats and production of two or three good players to a quality regular season, but the postseason will reveal just how much, or how little, depth your team really has,” said Lutheran coach Mark Duitsman. “Either your opponent, a whistle, an injury, or simply the game itself will force someone outside your top rotation to make a play. “The serious contenders not only have depth that can make for a difficult matchup,” he said. “But, more importantly, they’re
better equipped to handle more of the unplanned scenarios that are guaranteed to come your way, and those scenarios have a funny way of showing up in the biggest games.” Matt Asik had been an assistant in ThunderRidge’s successful girls program for 10 seasons and is now the Grizzlies new head coach. “Depth is very important especially in the long-term success of a program,” he pointed out. “Those young kids that are role players on today’s team will become very important as they mature, grow and the upper-class players move on. Also, depth can wear an opponent that may lack depth. Having kids coming off your bench that can match the opponents’ starters is a big advantage.”
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Salomess Stars Salome FOR RELEASE WEEK OF DEC. 14, 2015 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) At this time you might want to resist that otherwise admirable Aries penchant for getting to the heart of a matter quickly. Keep in mind that a delicate situation calls for patience. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your aspects favor more diplomacy and fewer direct confrontations when dealing with a relationship problem. Avoiding hurt feelings can help in your search for the truth. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Positive aspects are strong this week. Although you might still have to deal with some problems caused by a recent period of turmoil, you are making progress, and that’s what counts. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A family matter could benefit from your counsel. But don’t come into it unless invited, and don’t stay if you feel uneasy. Just remember to reassure one and all that you’ll be there for them. LEO (July 23 to August 22) As the truth about an ongoing situation emerges, you could find that you were right to defer judgment before you had all the facts. Now would be a good time to move on to other matters. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Your plans to take control of a personal situation because you feel you are best qualified could create resentment. Best to hear what everyone else involved in the matter has to say about it. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Uncovering some surprising background facts about that ongoing personal matter could make you reconsider the extent of your involvement. A neutral family member offers advice. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Religious or spiritual themes start to dominate your aspect this week. This can serve as a counterweight to the mounting effects of the season’s growing commercialization. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Taking on that recent challenge impressed a lot of important decision-makers. Meanwhile, proceed with your holiday plans, and don’t forget to include you-know-who in them.
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Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0694-2015 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 9, 2015, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Nadine E. Patik Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as a nominee for WR Starkey Mortgage, L.L.P. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Nationstar Mortgage LLC Date of Deed of Trust February 17, 2004 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 09, 2004 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B4042413 Original Principal Amount $168,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $221,461.22 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 21, BLOCK 13, SOUTHGLENN THIRD FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 6881 S Downing Cir W, Centennial, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/27/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/3/2015 Last Publication: 12/31/2015 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: 10/09/2015 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly Shilliday #24423 Joan Olson #28078 Erin Robson #46557 Courtney Wright #45482 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-15-677712-JS The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO. 0694-2015 First Publication: 12/3/2015 Last Publication: 12/31/2015 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
Public Notice
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-10 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0692-2015
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0680-2015
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On October 7, 2015, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.
Public Trustees
On September 30, 2015, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) JAMES H. DUBOSE Original Beneficiary(ies) LIBERTY REVERSE MORTGAGE COMPANY Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CIT BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust April 10, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 20, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B6061019 Original Principal Amount $392,413.50 Outstanding Principal Balance $125,525.11 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 11, BLOCK 1, RIDGEWOOD PARK, FIRST FILING, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 6877 S PRINCE CIRCLE, LITTLETON, CO 80120. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/20/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 11/26/2015 Last Publication: 12/24/2015 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 09/30/2015 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 15-008953 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.: 0680-2015 First Publication: 11/26/2015 Last Publication: 12/24/2015 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice
Public Notice
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-10 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0692-2015
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0680-2015
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On October 7, 2015, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.
On September 30, 2015, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in
Notices
December 18, 2015
Original Grantor(s) WALTER E. PAGE
Public Trustees
Original Grantor(s) WALTER E. PAGE Original Beneficiary(ies) FINANCIAL FREEDOM SENIOR FUNDING CORPORATION, A SUBSIDIARY OF INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CIT BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust January 03, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 10, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B5003879 Original Principal Amount $348,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $106,394.84 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 36, BLOCK 10, WALNUT HILLSFILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 8193 EAST DAVIES AVE., CENTENNIAL, CO 80112. 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) PURSUANT TO AFFIDAVIT OF SCRIVENER’S ERROR RECORDED ON 10/2/15 AT RECEPTION NO. D5113400 TO CORRECT LEGAL DESCRIPTION. 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, 01/27/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/3/2015 Last Publication: 12/31/2015 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: 10/07/2015 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 15-008978 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.: 0692-2015 First Publication: 12/3/2015 Last Publication: 12/31/2015 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0706-2015 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 16, 2015, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0706-2015
Public Trustees
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 16, 2015, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) APRIL A CARVATT AND KIRK T CARVATT Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIET Y, F SB, D OIN G BU SIN ESS AS CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR BCAT 2014-4TT Date of Deed of Trust December 30, 2009 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 06, 2010 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D0001287 Original Principal Amount $321,631.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $308,138.37 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 2, BLOCK 9, CHERRY KNOLLS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 3587 E. DAVIES AVE, CENTENNIAL, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/03/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/10/2015 Last Publication: 1/7/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 10/16/2015 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly L. Decker #32647 Toni M.N. Dale #30580 Jolene Kaminski #46144 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 15-939-28497 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.: 0706-2015 First Publication: 12/10/2015 Last Publication: 1/7/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0708-2015 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 16, 2015, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0709-2015
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On October 16, 2015, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in advertise your publicthe notices 303-566-4100 County call of Arapahoe records. COMBINEDTo NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 Original Grantor(s) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0708-2015 Cortney H Thomas, Lee H Thomas, and Stephen W Thomas To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is Original Beneficiary(ies) given with regard to the following Washington Mutual Bank, FA, A Federal described Deed of Trust: Association Current Holder of Evidence of Debt On October 16, 2015, the undersigned JPMorgan Chase Bank, Public Trustee caused the Notice of ElecNational Association tion and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Date of Deed of Trust the County of Arapahoe records. February 07, 2003 County of Recording Original Grantor(s) Arapahoe MICHELLE R COTE Recording Date of Deed of Trust Original Beneficiary(ies) February 26, 2003 REDWOOD FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC Recording Information (Reception No. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt and/or Book/Page No.) PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION B3042869 Date of Deed of Trust Original Principal Amount August 25, 2003 $61,500.00 County of Recording Outstanding Principal Balance Arapahoe $49,898.97 Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 03, 2003 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you Recording Information (Reception No. are hereby notified that the covenants of and/or Book/Page No.) the deed of trust have been violated as B3196341 follows: failure to pay principal and inOriginal Principal Amount terest when due together with all other $232,677.00 payments provided for in the evidence of Outstanding Principal Balance debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. $182,639.58
Public Trustees
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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.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 63, BLOCK 10, SOUTHCREEK SUBDIVISION, FILING NO.1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 16494 EAST PHILLIPS PLACE, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/03/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/10/2015 Last Publication: 1/7/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 10/16/2015 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly L. Decker #32647 Toni M.N. Dale #30580 Jolene Kaminski #46144 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 15-920-28742 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.: 0708-2015 First Publication: 12/10/2015 Last Publication: 1/7/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0709-2015 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 16, 2015, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Cortney H Thomas, Lee H Thomas, and Stephen W Thomas Original Beneficiary(ies) Washington Mutual Bank, FA, A Federal Association Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust February 07, 2003 County of Recording
Please see the attached Exhibit A for the legal description
Also known by street and number as: 2301 E Fremont Ave V03, Centennial, CO 80122.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/03/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/10/2015 Last Publication: 1/7/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 10/16/2015 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Holly Shilliday #24423 Joan Olson #28078 Erin Robson #46557 Courtney Wright #45482 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-15-658064-JS
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015
0709-2015 EXHIBIT A CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. V-3, THE GLENN OAKS CONDOMINIUM PHASE TWO, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF THE GLENN OAKS CONDOMINIUM PHASE ONE, RECORDED JANUARY 28, 1980 IN BOOK 3161 AT PAGE 436, FIRST AMENDMENT TO DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS RECORDED FEBRUARY 1, 1980 IN BOOK 3164 AT PAGE 454, SECOND AMENDMENT TO DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS RECORDED MARCH 27, 1980 IN BOOK 3193 AT PAGE 68, THIRD AMENDMENT TO DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS RECORDED MAY 28, 1980 IN BOOK 3221 AT PAGE 762 AND THE FIRST SUPPLEMENT TO DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF THE GLENN OAKS CONDOMINIUMS PHASE ONE, RECORDED MAY 28, 1980 IN BOOK 3221 AT PAGE 769 AND MAP OF THE GLENN OAKS CONDOMINIUMS PHASE TWO, RECORDED MAY 28, 1980 IN BOOK 45 AT PAGES 5 THROUGH 20, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Legal Notice NO.: 0709-2015 First Publication: 12/10/2015 Last Publication: 1/7/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
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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.
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust January 28, 2008 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 07, 2008 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B8015524 Original Principal Amount $361,250.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $368,556.14
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Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov
Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), Ponderosa athletic director andyou are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have beenex-Musviolated as former coach Tim Ottmann, DATE: 10/16/2015 follows: failure to pay principal and inHighlands Ranchwith coach Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee intangs and for and terest when due together all other payments provided for in the evidence of the County of Arapahoe, State of ColorKent Smith, and Arapahoe graduate debt secured by the deed of trust and othado er violations By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee Peter Horvath arethereof. among the six THE will LIEN FORECLOSED NOT BE The name, address, business telephone people who be inductedMAY into A FIRST LIEN. number and bar registration number of the the Colorado High School Coaches attorney(s) representing the legal holder of LOT 16, BLOCK 42, WILLOW CREEK the indebtedness is: Association F I L I Hall N G Nof O . Fame. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Holly Shilliday #24423 The induction ceremony for the Joan Olson #28078 Also by street as: Erin Robson #46557 2016 Hall ofknown Fame classandisnumber sched7540 S Uinta Pl, Centennial, CO 80112. Courtney Wright #45482 uled for April 2 at the Radisson Hotel Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E ArTHE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN Jim Benton Southeast 3155 S. Vaughn Way in apahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO IS at ALL OF THE PROPERTY CUR80112 (877) 369-6122 RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN Aurora. Attorney File # CO-15-658064-JS OF THE DEED OF TRUST. OVERTIME Ottmann came to Ponderosa in The Attorney above is acting as a debt NOTICE OF SALE 1990 aas a wrestling coach, and the collector and is attempting to collect debt. Any information provided may be The current holder of the Evidence of Debt Mustangssecured won by eight state used for that purpose. the Deed of championTrust, described herein, has filed Notice Election and ships under his guidance. Ponderosa captured sixof consecu©Public Trustees' Association Demand for sale as provided by law and of Colorado in said Deed of Trust. tive stateRevised titles1/2015 from 2003-2008. Ottmann has been Ponderosa’s AD for theApast 25 years. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given 0709-2015 EXHIBIT CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. V-3, THE that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. Smith spent time as the boys basketball coach at PonGLENN OAKS CONDOMINIUM PHASE on Wednesday, 02/03/2016, at the East TWO, IN and ACCORDANCE WITH AND He Hearing Room,the County Administration derosa Highlands Ranch. was also boys and girls SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION OF Building, 5334 South Prince Street, cross-country coach AND for REthe Falcons. Smith was Littleton, Colorado, 80120,the sell boys to the COVENANTS, CONDITIONS highest and best bidder for cash, the said STRICTIONS OF THE GLENN OAKS basketball Boulder 1971-1982, and the Panreal property and all interest of the said CONDOMINIUMcoach PHASE at ONE, RECOR- from Grantor(s), Grantor(s)'1988 heirs and assigns DED JANUARY 28, 1980 IN BOOK 3161 and thers won state titles in 1977 1979. Smith’s Pondertherein, for the purpose of paying the inAT PAGE 436, FIRST AMENDMENT TO debtedness provided inand said Evidence of DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONosa boys basketball was crowned state champs, his 1992 Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus DITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS RECORHighlands team won the state attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and DED FEBRUARYRanch 1, 1980 INgirls BOOKcross-country 3164 other items allowed by law, and will issue AT PAGE 454, SECOND AMENDMENT meet. He is currently the girls basketball coach at Alamosa. to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, TO DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, all as provided graduate, by law. CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS REHorvath, a 1979 Arapahoe High School coached CORDED MARCH 27, 1980 IN BOOK First Publication: 12/10/2015 3193 PAGE 68, THIRD the AT boys and girlsAMENDMENT teams at Columbine High School from Last Publication: 1/7/2016 TO DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, 1982-2008,AND and the programs combined to Littleton capture nine CONDITIONS RESTRICTIONS REName of Publication: Independent CORDED MAY 28, 1980 IN BOOK 3221 state title and eight runner-up fi nishes in his tenure. He was AT PAGE 762 AND THE FIRST SUPPLEIF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO MENTCHSCA TO DECLARATION OFthe COVENA LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO the Coach of Year fi ve times. ANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICFILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE TIONS OF THE GLENN OAKS CONDOMINIUMS PHASE ONE, RECORDED MAY 28, 1980 IN BOOK 3221 AT PAGE 769 AND MAP OF THE GLENN OAKS CONDOMINIUMS PHASE TWO, RECORDED MAY 28, 1980 IN BOOK 45 AT PAGES 5 THROUGH 20, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO
Public Trustees
Legal Notice NO.: 0709-2015 First Publication: 12/10/2015 Last Publication: 1/7/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0710-2015 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 16, 2015, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Charles Kreissler Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for American Mortgage Network, Inc., a Delaware Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust January 28, 2008 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 07, 2008 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B8015524 Original Principal Amount $361,250.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $368,556.14 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 16, BLOCK 42, WILLOW CREEK FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 7540 S Uinta Pl, Centennial, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/03/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/10/2015 Last Publication: 1/7/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB),
BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAYcontinues ALSO BE EXTENDED; Benton on Page 28
IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS.
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Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 10/16/2015 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly Shilliday #24423 Joan Olson #28078 Erin Robson #46557 Courtney Wright #45482 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-15-682186-JS The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0710-2015 First Publication: 12/10/2015 Last Publication: 1/7/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0714-2015 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 20, 2015, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) VALORIE MARTINEZ Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust March 12, 2012 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 15, 2012 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D2028791 Original Principal Amount $83,819.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $79,188.06 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 13, BLOCK 5, NOB HILL-FIRST FILING, AMENDED, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 6894 SOUTH ALBION STREET, CENTENNIAL, CO 80122.
Date of Deed of Trust November 12, 2010 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 15, 2010 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D0117565 Original Principal Amount $369,750.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $336,669.97
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Balancing personal care with independence.
First Publication: 12/17/2015 Last Publication: 1/14/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
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.
We balance the high-quality personal care our residents deserve with their desire and FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE right THE to LIEN independence. A FIRST LIEN.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0714-2015 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 20, 2015, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) VALORIE MARTINEZ Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust March 12, 2012 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 15, 2012 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D2028791 Original Principal Amount $83,819.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $79,188.06
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.
LOT 70, BLOCK 2, HERITAGE GREENS • Customized care plans for each resident SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 2, COUNTY Public Notice OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLOR• Specially trained, experienced andNOTICE attentive ADO COMBINED - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 known by street and number as: FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0670-2015 staffAlso available 24/7 7744 S Elm Ct, Centennial, CO 80122.
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
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
Happy Holidays! On September 29, 2015, the undersigned Save when you Public$1,500 Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of NOTICE OF SALE Trust described below to be recorded in move-in by 12/31/15. the County of Arapahoe records. 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.
DATE: 10/20/2015 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/10/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
303.957.1573
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
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
Original Grantor(s) Cynthia Fay Warner and Jeffrey Keith Warner Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for America`s Wholesale Lender Current Holder of Evidence of Debt THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWHEQ INC., HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-S5 Date of Deed of Trust July 27, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 31, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B6109799 Original Principal Amount $42,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $40,479.05
6021 South Liverpool St., Centennial, CO 80016 PeakviewAssistedLiving.com At the corner of Liverpool and Smoky Hill First Publication: 12/17/2015 Last Publication: 1/14/2016
Name ofLiving Publication: Independent Assisted |Littleton Transitional Memory Care Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO Memory Care Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as (303) 706-9990 FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE follows: failure to pay principal and inA SPECTRUM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Actual Spectrum Resident Attorney File # 15-009257 BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO terest when due together with all other Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; payments provided for in the evidence of The Attorney above is acting as a debt are hereby notified that the covenants of debt secured by the deed of trust and othcollector and is attempting to collect a the deed of trust have been violated as IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A er violations thereof. debt. Any information provided may be follows: failure to pay principal and inLENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLused for that purpose. terest when due together with all other ATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE payments provided for in the evidence of SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECA FIRST LIEN. ©Public Trustees' Association debt secured by the deed of trust and othTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBIof Colorado Revised 1/2015 er violations thereof. TION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECLOT 13, BLOCK 5, NOB HILL-FIRST TION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER FILING, AMENDED, COUNTY OF ARLegal Notice NO.: 0714-2015 THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE APAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO First Publication: 12/17/2015 A FIRST LIEN. COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, Last Publication: 1/14/2016 THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANAlso known by street and number as: LOT 3, BLOCK 2, RIDGEVIEW HILLS Name of Publication: Littleton Independent CIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), 6894 SOUTH ALBION STREET, SOUTH FIRST FILING, COUNTY OF OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMCENTENNIAL, CO 80122. PLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FOREARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. CLOSURE PROCESS. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION Also known by street and number as: IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURCRS §38-38-103 Colorado Attorney General 7323 South Dexter Way, Centennial, CO RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0722-2015 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor 80122. OF THE DEED OF TRUST. Denver, Colorado 80203 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is (800) 222-4444 THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN NOTICE OF SALE given with regard to the following www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURdescribed Deed of Trust: RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN The current holder of the Evidence of Debt Federal Consumer Financial OF THE DEED OF TRUST. secured by the Deed of Trust, described On October 23, 2015, the undersigned Protection Bureau herein, has filed Notice of Election and Public Trustee caused the Notice of ElecP.O. Box 4503 NOTICE OF SALE Demand for sale as provided by law and tion and Demand relating to the Deed of Iowa City, Iowa 52244 in said Deed of Trust. Trust described below to be recorded in (855) 411-2372 The current holder of the Evidence of Debt the County of Arapahoe records. www.consumerfinance.gov secured by the Deed of Trust, described THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given herein, has filed Notice of Election and that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. Original Grantor(s) DATE: 10/23/2015 Demand for sale as provided by law and on Wednesday, 02/10/2016, at the East Elizabeth J Thompson in said Deed of Trust. Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for Hearing Room, County Administration and Eric W. Thompson the County of Arapahoe, State of ColorBuilding, 5334 South Prince Street, Original Beneficiary(ies) THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given ado Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee highest and best bidder for cash, the said Current Holder of Evidence of Debt on Wednesday, 01/20/2016, at the East real property and all interest of the said Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Hearing Room, County Administration The name, address, business telephone Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns Date of Deed of Trust Building, 5334 South Prince Street, number and bar registration number of the therein, for the purpose of paying the inNovember 12, 2010 Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of debtedness provided in said Evidence of County of Recording highest and best bidder for cash, the said the indebtedness is: Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus Arapahoe real property and all interest of the said attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and Recording Date of Deed of Trust Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns Holly Shilliday #24423 other items allowed by law, and will issue November 15, 2010 therein, for the purpose of paying the inJoan Olson #28078 to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, Recording Information (Reception No. debtedness provided in said Evidence of Erin Robson #46557 all as provided by law. and/or Book/Page No.) Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus Courtney Wright #45482 D0117565 attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 First Publication: 12/17/2015 Original Principal Amount McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arother items allowed by law, and will issue Last Publication: 1/14/2016 $369,750.00 apahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Outstanding Principal Balance 80112 (877) 369-6122 all as provided by law. $336,669.97 Attorney File # CO-15-687014-JS IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO First Publication: 11/26/2015 A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you The Attorney above is acting as a debt Last Publication: 12/24/2015 FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE are hereby notified that the covenants of collector and is attempting to collect a Name of Publication: Littleton Independent BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO the deed of trust have been violated as debt. Any information provided may be CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; follows: failure to pay principal and inused for that purpose. IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO terest when due together with all other A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A payments provided for in the evidence of ©Public Trustees' Association FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLdebt secured by the deed of trust and othof Colorado Revised 1/2015 BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO ATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A er violations thereof. CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECLegal Notice NO.: 0722-2015 TION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITHE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE First Publication: 12/17/2015 IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A TION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECA FIRST LIEN. Last Publication: 1/14/2016 LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE LOT 70, BLOCK 2, HERITAGE GREENS SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECCOLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 2, COUNTY Public Notice TION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITHE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANOF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORTION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), ADO COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION TION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMCRS §38-38-103 MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE PLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FOREAlso known by street and number as: FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0670-2015 COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, CLOSURE PROCESS. 7744 S Elm Ct, Centennial, CO 80122. THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANTo Whom It May Concern: This Notice is CIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), Colorado Attorney General THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN given with regard to the following OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COM1300 Broadway, 10th Floor IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURdescribed Deed of Trust: PLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FOREDenver, Colorado 80203 RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN CLOSURE PROCESS. (800) 222-4444 OF THE DEED OF TRUST. On September 29, 2015, the undersigned www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Public Trustee caused the Notice of ElecColorado Attorney General tion and Demand relating to the Deed of NOTICE OF SALE 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Federal Consumer Financial Trust described below to be recorded in Denver, Colorado 80203 Protection Bureau the County of Arapahoe records. The current holder of the Evidence of Debt (800) 222-4444 P.O. Box 4503 secured by the Deed of Trust, described www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Iowa City, Iowa 52244 Original Grantor(s) herein, has filed Notice of Election and (855) 411-2372 Cynthia Fay Warner and Jeffrey Keith Demand for sale as provided by law and Federal Consumer Financial www.consumerfinance.gov Warner in said Deed of Trust. Protection Bureau Original Beneficiary(ies) P.O. Box 4503 DATE: 10/20/2015 Mortgage Electronic Registration THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given Iowa City, Iowa 52244 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for Systems, Inc., as nominee for America`s that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. (855) 411-2372 the County of Arapahoe, State of ColorWholesale Lender on Wednesday, 02/10/2016, at the East www.consumerfinance.gov ado Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Hearing Room, County Administration By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON Building, 5334 South Prince Street, DATE: 09/29/2015 FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for The name, address, business telephone TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE highest and best bidder for cash, the said the County of Arapahoe, State of Colornumber and bar registration number of the real property and all interest of the said CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE ado attorney(s) representing the legal holder of Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns CWHEQ INC., HOME EQUITY LOAN ASBy: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee the indebtedness is: therein, for the purpose of paying the inSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES debtedness provided in said Evidence of 2006-S5 The name, address, business telephone Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus Date of Deed of Trust number and bar registration number of the Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and July 27, 2006 attorney(s) representing the legal holder of Kelly Murdock #46915 other items allowed by law, and will issue County of Recording the indebtedness is: David R. Doughty #40042 to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, Arapahoe David W Drake #43315 Alison L Berry #34531 all as provided by law. Recording Date of Deed of Trust Scott D. Toebben #19011 Sheila J Finn #36637 July 31, 2006 Eve M. Grina #43658 First Publication: 12/17/2015 Recording Information (Reception No. Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 216 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Last Publication: 1/14/2016 and/or Book/Page No.) 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO Name of Publication: Littleton Independent B6109799 80202 (720) 259-6710 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Original Principal Amount Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO $42,000.00 Attorney File # 15CO00379-1 (303) 706-9990 A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO Outstanding Principal Balance The Attorney above is acting as a debt Attorney File # 15-009257 FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE $40,479.05 collector and is attempting to collect a BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO debt. Any information provided may be The Attorney above is acting as a debt Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; used for that purpose. collector and is attempting to collect a are hereby notified that the covenants of debt. Any information provided may be the deed of trust have been violated as IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A ©Public Trustees' Association used for that purpose. follows: failure to pay principal and inLENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLof Colorado Revised 1/2015 terest when due together with all other ATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A ©Public Trustees' Association payments provided for in the evidence of SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECLegal Notice NO.: 0670-2015 of Colorado Revised 1/2015 debt secured by the deed of trust and othTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBIFirst Publication: 11/26/2015 er violations thereof. TION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECLast Publication: 12/24/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0714-2015 TION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER Name of Publication: Littleton Independent First Publication: 12/17/2015 THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE Last Publication: 1/14/2016 A FIRST LIEN. COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, Name of Publication: Littleton Independent THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANLOT 3, BLOCK 2, RIDGEVIEW HILLS CIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), SOUTH FIRST FILING, COUNTY OF OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COM-
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SPORTS ROUNDUP CHERRY CREEK BRUINS GIRLS BASKETBALL Broomfield 51, Cherry Creek 46 The Bruins fell to 3-2 on the season with the Dec. 12 tournament loss. Key performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game. Cherry Creek 32, ThunderRidge 27 The Bruins improved to 2-2 on the season with the Dec. 10 tournament win. Key performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game.
The Bruins fell to 3-2 on the season with the Dec. 11 home loss. Key performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game. ICE HOCKEY Cherry Creek 8, Rampart 1 The Bruins improved to 4-0 with the Dec. 12 home win. Key performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game. Cherry Creek 3, Summit 1 The Bruins improved to 3-0 on the season with the Dec. 10 road win. Key performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game.
BOYS BASKETBALL Denver East 58, Cherry Creek 55
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Butler runs 23rd at Nationals Ben Butler, the two-time Class 3A state champion from SkyView Academy, finished 23rd in the Nike National Cross-County Championships held Dec. 5 in Portland, Oregon. He was timed in 15:31.70. Baseball could get RPI head start RPI stands for rating percentage index, and high school sports followers had better get used to the term. All Colorado team sports will use RPI, instead of wild card points, to determine state playoff qualifiers starting in 2016-17.
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However, according to CSHAANow. com, the baseball committee has approved a proposal that RPI be used to qualify teams in all classifications for the 2016 season, and could be the first sport to use RPI for post season qualifying. The Legislative Council must approve the recommendation during its January meeting and results of out-of-state games will not be used in the RPI ratings. RPI ranks teams based on wins, losses and strength of schedule. If the baseball committee’s pitch passes, 10 Class 4A league champions would automatically qualify for postseason play. The remainder of the bracket will be determined by the RPI. The eight host teams for the regionals will be decided by the league winners with the highest RPI. In Class 5A, the eight league champs automatically advance to the postseason
GIRLS BASKETBALL Arapahoe 49, Heritage 35 The Warrior improved to 3-2 on the year with the Dec. 11 home win. Key performers: Elianna Kearby scored 14 points. Katie Crowley scored 11 points and five rebounds. Highlands Ranch 77, Arapahoe 34 The Warriors fell to 2-2 on the season with the Dec. 8 home loss. Key performers: Jordyn Vega scored 10 points. Elianna Kearby scored eight points and pulled down eight rebounds.
with the remainder of the 32-team field finalized by RPI standings. Teams ranked 1-8 in the RPI would host regional tournaments, but league champs would not necessarily be host schools. Field hockey All-State selections Two players from Cherry Creek and three from Golden were among the field hockey participants who were honored on the CHSAA All-State team selected by field hockey coaches. Junior Taylor Hantman and senior Ashley Hilyard of Cherry Creek were first-team selections. Second-team picks included senior Kami Cisneros, junior Emily Hipp and senior Madison Winchester of Golden. Cross Town Throw Down The town of Parker launched the boys
BOYS BASKETBALL Arapahoe 67, Westminster 50 The Warriors improved to 4-2 on the season with the Dec. 12 road win. Key performers: Ryan King scored 20 points and grabbed eight rebounds. James Walsh scored 10 points and brought down eight rebounds. Arapahoe 60, Brighton 41 The Warriors improved to 3-2 on the year with the Dec. 9 home win. Key performers: Joseph Kleeman scored 17 points and had eight steals. Ryan King scored 13 points.
basketball season with its fifth annual Cross Town Throw Down featuring friendly competition between Chaparral and Legend. Legend senior Andre Hogan won the 3-point shooting contest. Titans senior Danny Garrick was the winner of the dunk competition. And Legend won the hot shoot drill. Chaparral freshman Joseph Dalton was the skills challenge winner, and the Wolverines won the faculty staff game. There was also entertainment as Chaparral and Legend teachers held a dance competition.
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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