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September 29, 2017

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Stephanie Piko will be the third mayor in the 16-year history of Centennial. Piko defeated fellow District 4 Councilmember Charles “C.J.” Whelan in the Nov. 7 election. In results posted by the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder’s Office at 12:15 a.m. Nov. 8, Piko was leading with 55.4 percent of the vote, while Whelan had 44.6 percent in his Piko favor. More than 24,000 ballots had been counted with all 84 precincts reporting. “I am thrilled, and I think that I have a great number of people here supporting me who are very excited to see how things are going in the race,” Piko said over the phone at a results-watch party of about 60 people. “I had family fly in from out of town to surprise me — tons of people who helped me walk and raise money and spread literature.” SEE MAYOR, P4

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Blessings emerge amid veteran’s toughest fight

hristian Redman, 50, sits on the edge of the couch, hands slightly trembling — a side effect of the chemo — as he clasps and unclasps them, a melancholy shadow in his eyes. For as long as he can remember, Redman — the former Army cavalry scout, the retired police officer, the can-do construction Ann Macari entrepreneur Healey who finds a solution to every problem — has been the one giving to others. Raising money to help bury a fellow officer’s daughter.

Shopping for toys for needy children at Christmas. Helping organize fundraisers too numerous to count to help a firefighter’s family, a World War II vet running out of money, wounded soldiers. “It seems like someone was always needing help,” Redman says. “You can’t say no.” But the past year and a half have hit Redman hard: A sudden diagnosis of stage four colon cancer and the subsequent needed medical care have upended his burgeoning construction business, wiped out his savings and left him unable to work and pay his bills. And now, he finds himself on the receiving end of the good will he so generously gave to others. For him, it’s not an easy place to be.

HOW TO HELP If you want to donate to veteran and retired police officer Christian Redman’s account to help cover medical and basic living expenses, go to www.gofundme.com/ christian-redman

Christian Redman, center, talks with Mike Endres, left, and Cmdr. Doug Osborne, right, of the American Legion Post 1864, which presented Redman with $400 at the Dec. 9 fundraiser. ANN MACARI HEALEY “It’s hard to accept help,” Redman says, his voice low and quiet. “I’m used to doing everything on my own. I never thought I would need

one for me. It’s humbling, very humbling.” ‘We all go through hard times’ The “one” is a fundraiser,

held Dec. 9 at Takoda Tavern in Parker. Redman’s friends, Ron Meier and Bob Nobles, no strangers to doing for others, organized the benefit when they learned of Redman’s predicament. Meier is president of the homeowners’ association of the Parker condominiums where Redman lives. Nobles owns Takoda Tavern, a wellknown hangout for veterans tucked in a nondescript, small shopping strip. SEE HEALEY, P16

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Dick Bolz, 75, stands at the King Soopers at East Dry Creek Road and South University Boulevard on his birthday Dec. 6. Bolz, who was born at a Salvation Army hospital, supports the organization because of the help it gave his mother all those decades ago and his father’s respect for it. ELLIS ARNOLD

Longtime Centennial man turns 75, volunteers for the holidays on Dec. 6 birthday Military dreams I knew I wanted (to go into the military) when I was 12. I’d spend my Saturdays at the recruiting station, getting coffee for recruiting sergeants and straightening brochures. (My dad) was a mechanic, a crew chief, the senior enlisted man on a flight crew. I wear this patch to honor his service. He served for (about) the duration of World War II, 39 months. Roots in the Motor City I’ve lived here since before there was a Centennial. Since 1983; same house. I was born and raised in Detroit. I went into the military when I was 18 and spent 24 years in the United States Air Force (1961-1985). Much of it was at

the Air Force Academy. I taught computer science (from 1973-1983). There were very few undergraduate computer science departments at that time. I went to Pennsylvania State University in the ‘60s ... got a bachelor’s and master’s degrees in computer science there. Young love that lasted I met my wife at a church picnic in 1960. I was in high school at the time. I was 17; she was 16 ... She was a coal miner’s daughter who moved to Detroit

when she was 12. She was raised in coalmine camps. A calling to The Salvation Army Two weeks ago, my wife said, what do you want to do for your birthday? So we went to King Soopers by our house, came out, and there was a woman bellringer. I put money in (the donations), as I usually do. The next day, I said, I know what I want to do on my birthday: volunteer for The Salvation Army. I was born in a Salvation Army hospital in 1942. My father was off at

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Intern’s sexual harassment claim not true, state senator says Jack Tate, of Centennial, one of at least three legislators facing accusations BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A former state House intern has filed a formal complaint accusing state Sen. Jack Tate of sexual harassment, and Tate said he has no recollections of any interactions with such House employees. “I do not know the accuser, nor am I familiar with her,” said Tate, a Republican who represents Centennial and surrounding unincorporated areas. The intern, who has remained anonymous, said Tate acted inappropriately toward her over a time frame of 2 Tate 1/2 months, radio station KUNC first reported in November. The allegations add Tate to a list that includes Democratic state Rep. Steve Lebsock, representing Thornton and Northglenn, and state Sen. Randy Baumgardner, a Republican who represents the northwest corner of Colorado, who have also had harassment complaints filed against them, according to media reports. The intern gave a copy of the complaint to the radio station, but reports are confidential and not available to the public. Only the person who brings the accusation, the accused, Capitol leadership and outside legal advisers generally have knowledge of such complaints, a Capitol staff member said. Allegations of repeated harassment The intern told KUNC that on her first day at work last winter, Tate looked her over and said, “I really like that skirt you’re wearing” while they stood in an elevator. The Greeley-based radio station reported that she didn’t object at the time, but Tate’s conduct grew increasingly uncomfortable and included leering at her, nudging her, making more comments about her clothes and placing his hand on her shoulder and letting it linger, she said. Tate said to the then-18-year-old, at one point, that if she wanted “to move up in the world,” to give him a call, she told the FM public radio station. The woman confided in another intern, Ellie D’Anna, who told KUNC that in an interaction she saw, Tate acted “creepy,” was “hinting at stuff ” and commenting on the other intern’s outfit. Tate, in a phone call with Colorado Community Media on Dec. 12, said that making comments about clothes or making innuendos doesn’t sound familiar to him. “I’m not aware of any instance in which I made someone else feel uncomfortable,” Tate said in a statement emailed to Colorado Community

en,” said Michaelson Jenet, who said Media. “In fact, in my three years she was raped at age 14. “The guy who at the Capitol, no person has ever raped me didn’t rape every woman complained or brought to my attenI know. And I have never had a bad tion that I caused discomfort of any experience myself with Tate — not kind. Had someone indicated to me one. But that doesn’t mean he wasn’t that I was making him or her feel inappropriate with my intern. uncomfortable, I would have happily “She is a teenage girl,” Michaelson addressed the matter at that time.” Jenet said. The intern, who began working for Democratic state Rep. Dafna MichaelFor Capitol, a time of reckoning son Jenet in or near January of last Regarding the filing of the comyear, quit before the regular legislative plaint, Tate, amid a flurry of controsession ended in the spring, Michaelversy at the state Capitol over harassson Jenet told Colorado Community ment allegations, said he takes the Media. She didn’t want to stay at issue seriously. the Capitol in part because of Tate’s “(I) am glad that a alleged harassprocess is being put ment, said Miin place to clarify chaelson Jenet, this situation,” Tate who represents said in a statement parts of Thornto Colorado Commuton, Commerce nity Media. City and Aurora. Four state lawTate’s and Mimakers have had chaelson Jenet’s formal complaints offices are on lodged against them the same floor recently: Tate, Lebat the Capitol, sock, Baumgardner and Tate’s and and state Rep. Paul the intern’s Rosenthal, accordschedules placed Jack Tate ing to media reports. them in the building at the Colorado state senator State Rep. Faith Winter, a Westminsame times of ster Democrat, and day, Michaelson former lobbyist Jenet said. Holly Tarry filed The intern, against Lebsock for who has realleged unwanted sexual advances and mained anonymous, didn’t tell her vulgar and inappropriate discussions. about claims of harassment until A former legislative aide filed against the day she quit because she hopes to Baumgardner Nov. 26, claiming he one day work in politics, her former slapped and grabbed her buttocks mulsuperior added. tiple times during the 2016 legislative She “thinks one day (the complaint) session in the Capitol building during may be used against her,” Michaelson the workday, KUNC reported. Jenet said. Lebsock is running for state treaThe intern filed the complaint Nov. surer and is still continuing his cam29, and such complaints go to the paign, his campaign website said as of president of the Senate, Republican mid-December. state Sen. Kevin Gratham, MichaelGov. John Hickenlooper and state son Jenet said. Sexual comments or House Speaker Crisanta Duran, a innuendos about a person’s clothing, Democrat representing downtown body or sexual activity can constitute and north and west Denver, are among verbal sexual harassment, according the lawmakers who have called for to the Legislature’s workplace-harassLebsock’s resignation, several outlets ment policy. reported. Rosenthal, a Democrat from DenDefenders of Tate speak up ver, has faced a formal complaint of Several lobbyists and state Rep. Jeni sexual assault filed in mid-November Arndt, a Democrat representing Fort by Thomas Cavaness, an organizer for Collins, gave online/print news outlet U.S. Rep. Jared Polis’ gubernatorial Colorado Politics comments that excampaign. Rosenthal was a candipressed surprise and doubt that Tate date for state House at the time of would harass anyone. the alleged incident, several outlets “I’m friends with Jack, and I haven’t reported. His attorney argues that seen that,” Arndt told Colorado Polithe Legislature doesn’t have jurisdictics in a Nov. 18 story. “I don’t think he tion to handle a complaint because would ever intentionally do that, even Rosenthal wasn’t a House lawmaker at if he said someone looks nice.” the time, according to the Associated KUNC reported that the five lobPress. byists all pushed for multiple bills related to Tate in 2017. Possible change on way Michaelson Jenet discussed the Complaints about sexual harasscomments with Colorado Commument against legislators are generally nity Media, arguing that the power investigated by the top lawmakers in dynamic between Tate and an intern is different than that between him and the House or Senate. The Legislature uses the help of the a lobbyist. Employers Council, an employment“I am sure that (they) can make law entity that facilitates the sexualwhatever they want of their relationharassment trainings for Colorado ship with Tate, and unfortunately, the lawmakers. They can help with intertactic used in that article has (long) viewing and fact-finding regarding been the tactic used to silence wom-

‘I’m not aware of any instance in which I made someone else feel uncomfortable.’

sexual-harassment claims, but House or Senate leadership ultimately makes the decision of what consequence a claim warrants if found valid. How long that could take isn’t certain because only the complainant, the accused and the leadership that receives the complaint generally know when someone files a claim. That person, or the accused, could speak about a possible punishment if it’s given. That could run the gamut from an apology to a more serious sanction. A handful of the top-ranking lawmakers at the Capitol approved three steps toward changing the Legislature’s policies and practices on workplace harassment Dec. 15, a news release said. They included hiring a humanresources professional to help handle HR issues, hiring an independent consultant to review the Legislature’s workplace-harassment policy, and conducting mandatory annual trainings on harassment prevention for legislators, full-time staff, aides and interns. Such trainings are currently only required for legislators every two years and for staff only when they’re hired. The HR position is a new role at the Capitol, the release said. The review of the Capitol’s policy will pull feedback from victims’ advocates, HR professionals, legislators, staff — including aides and interns — and others who work at the Capitol. The Executive Committee of the Legislative Council made the decision. That body includes Grantham, who represents El Paso and other counties south and west of Denver; Duran; state Senate Majority Leader Chris Holbert, a Republican from Parker; state Senate Minority Leader Lucia Guzman, a Democrat of north and west Denver; state House Majority Leader KC Becker, a Democrat representing the Boulder area up to the Wyoming border; and state House Minority Leader Patrick Neville, a Republican from Castle Rock. Michaelson Jenet and Rep. Daneya Esgar, Democrat from the Pueblo area, have also submitted an initial draft of a code of conduct related to harassment — sexual or otherwise — she hopes the House will approve. The recent allegations against Lebsock, Baumgardner and Tate moved her to write it. “The public has an expectation that when they interact with a legislator” they “are treated with respect,” Michaelson Jenet said. “They have a right to expect us to treat them with the highest standard. We signed up for that. And everyone should feel safe with us, period.” The code could move forward in the legislative process in the first weeks of the 2018 regular session, Michaelson Jenet expects. The session starts Jan. 10. The Legislature already has sexual harassment policies in place, but Michaelson Jenet said the code would “pull together all the pieces in one document to say we agree to be held to a higher standard.”

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Budget shortfall shutters Arapahoe House BY SCOTT TAYLOR STAYLOR@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A growing substance abuse problem but a lack of money to combat it has caught up with Denver-area treatment program Arapahoe House, forcing it close effective Jan. 2. “It’s less about Arapahoe House and more about the systemic national problem with funding this disease,” Arapahoe House President and CEO Mike Butler said Dec. 15. “The pie is simply too small, and our piece of the pie is too tiny for the needs that are in our community. It’s a much bigger challenge than just Arapahoe House.” The treatment program announced the decision Dec. 15 with a post to its web page saying it would no longer accept new patients and would conclude treatment for existing patients as of Jan. 2. “This is probably one of the worst days of my career,” Butler said. Arapahoe House, which has been in

operation since 1975, treats between 4,000 and 5,000 patients annually, he said. Arapahoe House operates four residential treatment programs — two in Thornton and programs in Westminster and Littleton — that are currently treating 40 people. The program also is treating about 100 people on an outpatient basis at programs in Aurora, Denver, Lakewood and Thornton. Butler said program administrators are working to find programs that will take the residential patients. “Of course, there are more opportunities for people getting outpatient treatment,” he said. Butler said Arapahoe House’s call center — which can be reached at 303-6573700 — will remain open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday, through Jan. 2. The program has expenses of about $11 million per year, he said. Most of its funds come from government programs

like Medicaid or other subsidies. “We are completely dependent on government funding, and that ebbs and flows,” he said. “And you know that on a national level, there is a lot of energy to shrink that funding in order to reduce taxes.” Butler said Arapahoe House’s revenues have been about $1 million short for the past six years, forcing it to dip into its reserves. As of the end of 2017, those reserves are mostly depleted, he said. It’s a problem that’s been building, he said. “We have been trying to transition Arapahoe House for sustainability,” Butler said. “We have been providing so many services, but recently we’ve been trying to focus on programs that provide deep therapeutic treatment for our patients and shedding programs that were not at that level.” Arapahoe House began closing auxillary programs this summer, including the 24-hour detox program it operated for

Adams County. Community Reach Center took over that program in June 2017. “But despite all those efforts, there is just insufficient funding to continue,” Butler said. Community Reach Center officials said it was too soon to determine how they would react to Arapahoe House’ latest announcement. The decision will also take away the jobs for Arapahoe House’s 200 employees. The irony is that substance abuse is considered a national problem, Butler said. Arapahoe House’s news release notes that President Donald Trump declared the opioid epidemic a national emergency, but Butler said those were empty words. “It’s all talk; there is no funding,” Butler said. “To say that there is an epidemic and not allocate additional funding is like saying that a hurricane hit New Orleans, but not allocating any relief to help.”

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December 22, 2017D

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December 22, 2017

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December 22, 2017D

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VOICES Looking for good things is a matter of life and life

QUIET DESPERATION

Craig Marshall Smith

reader reminded me that it’s time for my annual “What Makes Life Worth Living” top 10 list. She also reminded me that I listed our neighborhood rabbits years ago. I had forgotten. I forget more and more these days. However, I forget some things I wish I didn’t, and can’t forget some things I wish I could. These lists are impulsive. I could write a different one each day for a month. Good music and good films would be on every list. Other things would appear and disappear, depending upon the moment and the whim. I would include McDonalds’ French fries, but then I would hear my doctor say “poison,” and remove them. He says the same thing about Diet Coke. I have tried to wean. But asking for “sparkling water” just doesn’t sound right, coming out of an old piece of crust like me. Coffee? Absolutely. God and gods don’t make my lists. This isn’t the place. Jennifer? She’s at the top now. If you’re a

faithful reader, you know why. I realize this could be an opportunity to show off, and list something that might make me look good, or worldly. Arromanches-les-Bains, France. Great towels and sumptuous views. I haven’t left the country. I have been to the Degas room at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and it needs to be on the list. If not this year, next year. Likewise, the wall-length (502 inches) Monet at the Museum of Modern Art. Let’s get started. Jennifer. The English language. Not drabble, spew and slang: clarity, concision and cleverness. “Stardust” by Louie Armstrong, recorded on November 4, 1931. The trumpet intro, the syncopation, and Armstrong’s vocal cadence are brilliant. Someone said “he sounds like he is gargling peanut butter.” Peanut butter could be, should be, on the list. There’s not enough room this time around.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Kudos to store workers The Rotary Club of Englewood would like to send special thanks to the Walmart store in Englewood. Englewood Rotary not only received a generous grant to help fund clothing and gifts for a Littleton Head Start school, but also some of Walmart’s employees helped Rotarians with toy

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The best part of waking up is waking up. The second best part of waking up is a bowl of hot, black coffee. Memories, good ones, old ones, new ones. Strange ones. Walking into my eighth-floor art studio at UCLA and seeing Tony Curtis, sitting on a stool in the middle of the room. He was taking life drawing classes with my mentor. Thought I knew where he was. I didn’t. “City Lights.” I have yet to watch the ending without tears in my eyes. Documentaries. I can’t get enough of them. And I watch, and watch again, every episode of “Modern Marvels.” How something is made, like a toothbrush, captivates me. Blue. Blue skies, blue eyes, blueberry pies. Let’s go Blue, “Am I Blue?,” “Kind of Blue,” “It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue.” That’s nine. Who am I leaving out? “Whom,” that’s who. I left out my house, my home. I can’t do that. SEE SMITH, P13

Changing the way we look at the ‘now’ moments of life

immy Buffett sings about a tattoo being a permanent reminder of a temporary WINNING feeling. Maybe for WORDS some that’s true, and for others, their tattoo carries a reminder of something powerful and meaningful to them. It will be with them forever. Whenever my family would take Michael Norton a vacation to the Jersey Shore, I would take them all out on a boat and we would go crabbing. I would take them to the same places that I fished and crabbed with my grandfather. It is a memory built for them and one that they still talk about, and one that, surely, I will remember forever as well. I love when I hear or read stories about someone’s relative or friend who built that bridge, that school, that building, or that house.

Or someone who worked on the railroad or pipeline decades ago, a railroad or pipeline that still exists and serves us to this day. Have you stopped recently and thought about what you are building or have built? Maybe sometimes we feel like we are only in the here and now and that whatever our job is, it is only for today and not for tomorrow. If we are only there for the paycheck, we are missing a huge opportunity, regardless of the position we have. Who knows where that company will go, who will lead it, or maybe who will acquire it one day. But if you played any part of the company’s success, you built something that will last for a very long time. Perhaps we have lost sight of the fact that even within our families and in our family time, we have the opportunity to build memories that will last forever. We are raising children who will one day grow up and change the world in some way.

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December 22, 2017

Dear Ms. Claus, you’re the one I’m writing to this year

ear Ms. Claus, As I’ve read through my letters to Santa over the years, I noticed that your spouse has been very good with things like an EasyGUEST Bake oven or Barbie COLUMN house. But so far, he is terribly lacking with larger wishes. I’m finally realizing that I’ve most likely been writing to the wrong person — someone who is focused on material presents to quench people’s thirst for Linda Newell the holiday spirit. Unfortunately, my wishes have apparently fallen on deaf ears with your husband despite the number of times I’ve watched, “Elf,” “It’s a Wonderful Life,” or prayed to God. So, Ms. Claus, with you as a matri-

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This is the best place on earth. I haven’t traveled far, but I know the difference between my home and anyplace else. Being home, staying home, coming home. The only sounds I hear now are my

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And they will raise children who will someday have an impact on this world too. Could be a small or little impact, or who knows, they could be the next Bill Gates. This idea of instant gratification and getting caught up in what we can have right now has eroded our ability to think of the overall contribution we can make at home, at work, and in our community. The “now” is here, in this moment, as you read this column. And everything we do right now builds something for someone in the future. Maybe it’s your child who crosses the bridge you painted. Maybe your friend’s cousin lives in that house you helped build. Maybe your greatgrandchild gets a job at the company you worked for. Maybe hundreds or thousands sleep in a shelter you helped fund. Maybe someone you know or love, or someone generations from now is cured through a therapy you helped to create. The worst permanent reminder of a temporary feeling isn’t a tattoo, regardless of how silly that one tattoo was. No, the worst permanent reminder of a temporary feeling is when we look back and say I wish I would have done this or I wish I would have participated in that. It doesn’t matter what age we are, we can all contribute to something that will be permanent. Something that will make a difference

arch, I’m hoping that you’ll hear my pleas for wishes, not for people individually, but for our communities. So here goes… Woman to woman, let’s face it. We are still seeing people experience hate speech, property damage, physical and sexual assault, and lack of justice in spite of the Black Lives Matter and #MeToo movements. And regardless of any building security measures, deaths by mass shootings are still on the rise. What do we do? Who or what can help us enter our school, church, or public venue without paralyzing fear? I first wish for people to acknowledge our connectedness with each other. You know, many claim that the woman is often the one who can drop the ego and “separateness” and embody our interdependence of each other. Knowing that we are all connected as human beings, animals and nature. If one of us is in pain, then

own sighs of contentment. (I lived in an apartment, the walls were so thin I could hear my neighbor’s stomach conjugate his lunch.) I know my house was built fast (I watched, 1993), and it looks like all of the others. But inside, it’s one of a kind. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

in this world, big or small. If you want someone to have a permanent and positive memory of you, love them, love on them, forgive them. If you have wronged them in any way, reach out and make up for it if you can. It’s never too late to create new things, build new and permanent places in someone’s heart. It’s never too late to start appreciating our jobs, our roles, and all that we have a chance to contribute to in this life. All we have to do is replace the temporary feelings with a permanent belief system. We can do all of this while enjoying the “now” for exactly what it is, the “now.” And yet looking past the “now,” and into the future, here we are at the end of one year and looking into the next. As we prepare for this next year, as we get ready to launch into next year, let’s think about doing so with a sense of permanence and longevity, because together, we are building the future. So how about you? Are you caught up and stuck in the “Now” kind of thinking? Or do you know that you have a much bigger role in this world? I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail.com and when we can focus on the “Now” moments of our lives and how they contribute to the bigger picture and the future for all of us, 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.

we all feel pain in some way. If one of us is harmed, we all feel that harm somehow. Understanding that link to each other, how could anyone then harass, assault, or kill another, knowing that they’re harming someone who is connected to them at a very deep level? I wish for compassion — for every person to treat each other with kindness. If we all could tap into our empathy before lashing out or reacting in judgment, can you imagine what it would look like in line at the grocery store, the copier, or the highway? What our homes would feel like if we actually listened to each other at the dinner table, rather than just trying to prove our own points or eating in silence watching TV? I wish for people to feel comfortable with difference — with their neighbors who might look or behave differently than them. And that those differences wouldn’t stop them from

waving hello on the way to work or the mailbox. Believing in the good of others rather than fearing each other. Maybe if we all remembered the basics of how to play well together on the playground. Or actually practiced the values in our faiths: to love and care for our neighbors. So, Ms. Claus, are we ready for these wishes? May we all live yearround, not just during the holidays, with more connection, compassion, and kindness. Linda Newell, of Littleton, has termed out as the state senator of Senate District 26 and is now educating people on how to understand and influence their government and managing conflict civilly. She may be reached at Senlindanewell@gmail.com, www. lindanewell.org, www.senlindanewell. com, @sennewell on Twitter, Senator Linda Newell or @TheLastBill on Facebook.

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Shane Michael Tholkes 1/14/1978 - 12/2/2017 Shane Michael Tholkes born January 14, 1978 in Bismarck, ND. Surviving parents, Gwen and Arnold John Tholkes. Brother, Stephen Tholkes and his wife and children. Sister, Rhonda Laessig and her husband and children. Shane grew up in Minot, ND where he gained his love for hockey. He spent the rest of his childhood in Littleton, Co. He continued to play hockey, football and baseball. He loved sports. He even

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

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December 22, 2017D

Former Arapahoe deputy’s fatal shooting justified, DA review says With ‘1,000-yard stare’ and ‘neutral, flat expression,’ former deputy was armed and drove into restricted area BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The deadly force deputies used in a two-minute confrontation outside the Arapahoe County Sheriff ’s Office headquarters that killed a former deputy — who drove to the building with a gun in his lap — was legal, a review by the district attorney’s office said. Mark Bidon, a former Arapahoe County Sheriff ’s deputy, drove to the sheriff ’s office parking lot in Centennial and displayed behavior that concerned other deputies Oct. 29. He initially complied with orders before provoking gunfire, according to the review by the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, released Dec. 11 and dated Nov. 8. The review pulled evidence from interviews of the officers involved, photographs, body-camera footage and parking-lot surveillance footage at the building located at 13101 E. Broncos Parkway. “Were the officers not to have fired upon Bidon at that time, the risk of

imminent harm to all three of the officers would have escalated,” said Matt Maillaro, senior chief deputy district attorney for the 18th Judicial District. “The risk would have included the general public as well if Bidon were to flee from that area.” Bidon, 50, worked for the sheriff ’s office as a deputy in its detentions facility. He resigned from the sheriff ’s office in 2010 after about 10 years of service. The review offers a detailed account of the events before his fatal shooting. Minutes before Deputy Buddy Gillespie drove his patrol car into the Arapahoe County Sheriff ’s Office employee parking lot entrance at 9:43 p.m. Oct. 29, Bidon drove his car into the lot and blocked an exit lane. As Gillespie approached, Bidon pulled his car forward and made room for Gillespie to pass him. Gillespie pulled alongside his car and asked him if he could help him. “Yeah,” Bidon said. “I’m here for my orders.” The deputy believed Bidon was having “some type of mental episode,” the review said, and radioed that he may have mental health problems. Gillespie pulled forward, got out of his car and approached his driver’sside door. He asked if Bidon was armed, and Bidon responded, “Yes.” Gillespie drew his own weapon but kept it at his side and told Bidon to put his

hands on the steering wheel — Bidon put his right hand on it, but hesitated to put his left hand on the wheel. Gillespie repeated his order, and Bidon complied. A Glock pistol sat in Bidon’s lap. Sgt. Bruce Walker of the sheriff ’s office was in the parking lot and heard Gillespie’s calls on the radio. He jogged over to Gillespie and approached Bidon’s car with his gun drawn. Body-camera footage from Gillespie shows Bidon’s speech and gaze giving off a distant, detached air — Walker described Bidon as having a “1,000yard stare.” Walker recognized Bidon from their police-academy training and later told investigators when he saw him, he immediately thought he was going to hurt them or himself. Bidon wore a duty belt, despite having separated from the sheriff ’s office years ago. “Don’t move one inch — I’m serious, OK?” Gillespie said. Bidon responded, “OK.” Gillespie told Walker of Bidon’s gun resting in his lap, and Walker said, “Mark, what are you doing?” as he reached toward Bidon’s lap to grab the gun in an “unthreatening” manner, the review said. But before Walker’s hand reached the gun, Bidon looked “directly up at Walker” and quickly reached down to grab it. The two struggled to gain hold of it — Walker saying, “What are you

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December 22, 2017

Natural Grocers store to open in Centennial Starbucks, additional tenant to be named also included in retail project STAFF REPORT

A retail project in The Ridge development on the northeast corner of Arapahoe Road and Nome Court in Centennial broke ground recently on a 13,000-square-foot space that will soon house Natural Grocers. Colorado-based Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage will relocate from its existing space on Arapahoe Road in Greenwood Village to the larger space. The expected move date will be in the third quarter of 2018. The project represents Natural Grocers’ new store prototype, which will include a nutritional education center

with a health coach, in addition to its organic and natural groceries, dietary supplements and body care products. Besides Vitamin Cottage, the 20,000-square-foot Confluent Development project includes a 2,000-squarefoot Starbucks site, which opened in September, and a third tenant still to be named. The third of the freestanding buildings will measure 4,200 square feet. “We are pleased to welcome Natural Grocers to the area,” Centennial Mayor Cathy Noon said in a news release. “We look forward to working with Confluent Development to continue enhancing the Arapahoe Road corridor.” The Ridge at Centennial, a 15-acre development, is in the Lincoln Executive Center and includes a Holiday Inn, Centennial Gun Club, two office buildings and additional retail/restaurant buildings.

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The decision to “Call out the Cavalry for Christian,” as the sign on the placard advertising the fundraiser reads, was easy. “He’s got a heart of gold,” Meier, 58, says of Redman. “We all go through hard times, right? Any one of us could end up with unfortunate circumstances.” Meier, Nobles and Redman, along with Aaron Davis and Mac McCrory, organized a benefit two years ago for Jack Frank, a WWII veteran who was running out of money. Extending a helping hand, building community, they said then, is what matters in this world. Today, thanks to the money raised and a careful financial planning strategy, Frank and his wife no longer worry about having enough to live on until they die. “We live in a time where there’s a lot of negativity going on,” Nobles, 57, says. “But there’s always something positive in helping people out.” Nobles’ passions are evident in the American flags and Native American art that cover just about every inch of the tavern walls. He was deeply influenced, he says, by a Native American friend who treated everyone with dignity and kindness. He named his bar and restaurant Takoda, which means “friend to others” among the Lakota Sioux. And although he didn’t serve in the military, he considers all those who did — or do — his family. Like Redman.

Ron Meier, left, and Bob Nobles, right, organized a fundraiser Dec. 9 at Takoda Tavern in Parker to help retired police officer and veteran Christian Redman with medical and living expenses. Redman is battling an aggressive form of colon cancer. ANN MACARI HEALEY “He’s a good man,” Nobles says. “He served his country and he’s getting dealt a really tough, tough hand. . . . We can all do a little more to help out our kids — they’re all our children.” During the fundraiser, Meier stands by the donation table near the entrance, thanking people, writing down names and amounts in a dog-eared booklet, meticulously documenting the generosity. Jack Frank, 92, the WWII vet walks in, cane in hand, and pulls out $75 from his wallet. “Appreciate that, Jack,” Meier says. “I wish I could do more.” Frank recounts how he fell recently and injured his ribs. But, he says, “I had to make sure I could be here.” ‘The motto: never quit’ Redman remembers the exact moment his life veered. 5:33 p.m. June 10, 2016. The phone

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rang. He didn’t really want to answer it. He knew hernias, his first suspicion, weren’t causing his troubles. The unanswerable questions flooded his mind. Would he die? Would he wither away to nothing as he’d seen happen to others fighting cancer? He didn’t want to be that person. A month later, he was in the hospital, undergoing emergency surgery that saved his life. Doctors removed his colon. When he woke, he had an ileostomy bag outside his stomach area to collect the waste products from his body. He was devastated. Redman has always been a burly man, 230 pounds, jovial, outgoing, committed to being the best at whatever he did. A cavalry scout for the Army, he was stationed in Germany near the border with the Soviet Union when the Chernobyl nuclear explosion occurred. He later taught armor operations warfare and was called up in the reserves during Desert Shield/Desert Storm. He spent 23 years as a police officer in Kentucky before moving back to Parker, where he grew up, to help care for his aging parents. Here, he began working in construction. After years of being in charge, he didn’t want to get out of bed. Then his 16-year-old daughter, Alexis, who lives in Kentucky with his ex-wife, called. “You can’t leave me yet, Daddy,” she told him. Nine days later, he walked out of the hospital. The fight has been unrelenting. Chemotherapy, every Tuesday, leaves him breathless, nauseous, trembling, prone to infections and insomnia. Complications have sent him to emergency rooms more than 20 times. He lost 90 pounds. The stress has revived panic attacks related to PTSD from his Army days. He is quieter. His shoulders hunch slightly when he stands. There is a heaviness, a worry, in his gaze. The battle is depleting. And it forces what matters most into focus. “You learn to forgive a lot when you’re sick,” Redman says. “I learned never to say never — it’s a humbling disease. As they say, pride goeth before the fall. I used to be laser-focused on being the best. Now, I just want to see my little girl graduate college, walk down the aisle.” His father, Dave Redman, 77, a retired Navy command master chief, is his constant companion. He has accompanied him on every doctor and hospital visit. And when Christian’s spirits dip too low, he helps lift them back up. “It’s a fight,” Dave Redman says. But “there’s a light at the end of the tunnel — it’s there.” The disease can’t be cured, Redman says, but the hope is that he can live in remission someday. So, he prays. And he draws on his military training: “I will win. I will survive. You can’t give up. I’ve never given up, never quit. That’s the motto: Never quit.” ‘Pay it forward’ At Takoda Tavern, a silent auction table hugs the front wall. A few bottles of aged, expensive whiskey. Several beer bar signs. A Benchmark knife. And more. Jason Adamson, 37, a Takoda regular from Highlands Ranch, is sitting at the bar. He has bid $500 each for two of the whiskey bottles. He doesn’t know

Redman. “Why not?” he says about his donation. “It’s for a good cause. Bob tells me it’s a good thing. That’s all that matters to me. I feel there’s too many stories out there nowadays that are more sad than happy. That’s what people tend to focus on. Sometimes, the good stories go unmentioned.” This, the rallying of a community for one of its own, he says, is a good story. Sam Treat, 54, walks up to Meier at the table, $40 in his hand. “How does this work?” he asks. An Air Force veteran, he has come from Aurora with his daughter. He, too, doesn’t know Redman. “It’s a good cause,” Treat says. “You’ve got to take care of people, always pay it forward. I just hope he gets better.” Air Force veteran Bob Barns, 84, walks through the door. He hands Meier an envelope that says “from Bill and Jane.” He can’t stay — his grandchildren are visiting — but he had to stop by to support a fellow serviceman. “I’ve had some medical problems myself, and I just wanted to help a little bit,” says Barns, who also has never met Redman. “I have been very lucky . . . but I may be here someday.” A belief in humanity Perhaps the most difficult part of this unwanted journey has been losing the ability to support and take care of himself, Redman says. His monthly insurance premium is about $950. He spends about another $500 a month in co-pays. Then there’s the medicine, the monthly rent, food, other basic living expenses. His $40,000 in savings quickly disappeared once he had to stop working. His business crumbled. He is in the process of pursuing veterans’ benefits. But for now, his only income is about $2,000 a month in disability pay, which is enough to cover either medical or living expenses, but not both. When Meier became aware, through other sources, that Redman was falling behind in his rent, he approached his friend about holding a fundraiser. Aaron Davis, the condominium complex’s property maintenance manager, also set up a GoFundMe account. The goal altogether: $15,000 to cover Redman’s rent for a year. As of Dec. 18, a little more than $15,000 had been raised — $10,000 from the Takoda benefit. The amount humbles Redman. He is amazed at how many people showed up to support him and, of those, how many he didn’t know. “I am,” he says simply, “very blessed.” But maybe this blessing is for everyone. For Meier. And Nobles. And Davis. And Frank and Barns and Adamson and Treat and all the people who looked into their hearts to try to make life a little better for someone who was hurting. And all of us who share in this story that shines a light on the goodness of humanity, reminding us what matters most: Love for our fellow man, woman and child, especially in the toughest of times. Ann Macari Healey writes about people, places and issues of everyday life. An award-winning columnist, she can be reached at ahealey@coloradocommunitymedia or 303-566-4100.

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December 22, 2017

Man suspected of sexual assault near school arrested Three girls were victims, sheriff’s office says BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A Denver man was arrested in the area of Arapahoe High School in Centennial after a month in which multiple reports told authorities a man was making unlawful sexual contact with teenage girls, a news release from the Arapahoe County Sheriff ’s Office said. Sergio GallegosMunoz is suspected of approaching the girls Gallegosfrom behind and grabMunoz bing their buttocks, according to reports to the sheriff ’s office. Gallegos-Munoz, 40, was arrested and booked into the Arapahoe County Sheriff ’s Office Detention Facility on three counts each of sexual assault on a child and unlawful sexual contact. Three girls were victims in the

incidents, said Julie Brooks, spokeswoman for the sheriff ’s office. The incidents occurred in the area of East Dry Creek Road and South University Boulevard, where Arapahoe High School sits, but none happened on the grounds of the campus, according to the sheriff ’s office. The unlawful contacts occurred in the area of the 7500 block of South University Boulevard and inside the Starbucks at 7521 S. Univesrity Boulevard. After receiving the reports, which detailed the incidents in November and early December, sheriff ’s investigators put a surveillance operation underway. At about 6 a.m. Dec. 11, investigators conducted surveillance at the Starbucks when a man matching the suspect’s description walked in. An employee familiar with the reports told investigators this was the man she recalled seeing when the reports were made, and a victim, who was also in the Starbucks at the time, also identified him as the suspect. Gallegos-Munoz was taken into custody at the Starbucks.

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Breckenridge has been brewing this ale since 1993. No spices are added to the recipe, but it has a hint of spice courtesy of Chinook and Mount Hood hops.

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The holidays are a time to gather together with friends, family, co-workers and other near and dear ones. And to make that time a little more delicious, and possibly more bearable, many local breweries produce holiday and winter brews specifically for the season. “The great thing about beer is how it brings people together. More than any other time of year, the holidays bring together family and friends in celebration time and time again,” explained Todd Usry, president and brewmaster at Breckenridge Brewery, headquartered in Littleton. “Seasonals allow us to get

Local breweries add orange, gingerbread, spices and other flavors

creative using ingredients that are common that time of year, introduce styles that have historic relevance to the time of year, or brew a beer that has flavors that reflect the emotions of the season.” At Breckenridge, they offer a Christmas Ale, the Holidale which is a variation of the Christmas Ale that has rested in whiskey barrels, and a Nitro Chocolate Orange Stout, while at Arvada’s Odyssey Beerwerks, they offer Oh Snap!, a spiced winter ale that includes winter cookie spicing and sweet orange peel. “We want our holiday brews to be fun, but not too over the top. As always, the primary goal is to make a SEE BEERS, P19

A DEEP DIVE INTO HOLIDAY BEERS Breckenridge Brewery Christmas Ale — Breckenridge has been brewing the ale since 1993. It’s a fullflavored, well-balanced ale with lots of malty flavor and a warming 7.1 percent ABV (alcohol by volume). No spices are added to the recipe, but it has a hint of spice courtesy of Chinook and Mount Hood hops. Holidale — A variation of Christmas Ale that has rested in whiskey barrel for several months. The barrels add notes of oak and whiskey to the caramel sweetness of Christmas Ale. Nitro Chocolate Orange Stout — An entry into the brewery’s Nitro Series is a roasty stout brewed with orange zest and locally sourced Cholaca, pure liquid cacao. The brew is topped by the velvety texture of the nitrogen head. Through December, the Christmas Ale is available in six-packs and 12-packs, a five-liter mini keg that holds 10

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pints, and a very limited supply of 240 one-liter gift bottles, signed and handlabeled by the elves at Breckenridge Brewery. The one-liter gift bottles are sold at the Farm House at Breckenridge Brewery, 2920 Brewery Lane in Littleton. Holidale is available in 22-ounce bombers through December. The Nitro Chocolate Orange Stout is packaged in four-packs of nitrogencharged cans and can be purchased through January. Check out the beer locator (www.breckbrew.com/beer-locator) to find specific stores and pubs that carry them. Lone Tree Brewing Company Cranberry Saison Horchata stout — A milk stout with chocolate and cinnamon Old Ale — Features gingerbread spices

The holiday beers are available in 22-ounce bombers, available on tap in the Lone Tree Brewing Company tasting room, 8200 Park Meadows Drive, No. 8222, and at several bars across the metro area. The Cranberry Sasion and Old Ale are currently available, and should be through the end of December. The Horchata Stout will be released right before Christmas, and will be available for the rest of the winter. Odyssey Beerwerks Oh Snap! — For the second year, the brewery is offering its Oh Snap! Spiced winter ale. It features a rich malt base with biscuit accents complimented by classic winter cookie spicing and sweet orange peel. Available both on draft and in cans, through the end of the year at Odyssey, 5535 W. 56th Ave. No. 107 and craftbeer centric liquor stores throughout the Denver metro area.

When you live in a place long enough, you develop a routine of going to the same places for a bite to eat, or a quick drink. But Megan Bucholz wanted to show residents and visitors alike that Denver’s dining scene is a dynamic and delicious place to eat. To that end, she started Local Table Tours in 2010 with the goal of highlighting some of best bites. “All our guides are really COMING great, and connect to the ATTRACTIONS food industry,” Bucholz said with a laugh. “But sometimes its fun to get a guide way cooler than I am.” That’s why this December, Local Table Tours has enlisted Orion Carrington as their newest tour guide. Carrington is known for hosting the Comcast television show, “Let’s Eat,” in addition to Clarke Reader emceeing a variety of events around town including the Denver Burger Battle and RAW Artist — Denver. He’s had segments aired on CNN Travel Channel and interviewed cast members from HBO’s “True Blood” and AMC’s “The Walking Dead.” As Bucholz explains, Carrington will take tourists to a variety of LoDo stops, including Hearth & Dram, Lucky Pie, Euclid Hall, Zoe Ma Ma, Coohills, The Kitchen, Kachina, Poka Lola Social Club, Tap 14 and Vesta. Moving into 2018, Bucholz is looking to bring coffee and cocktail tours to the area as well. “We’re always looking for new spins on the tour to develop,” she said. “So often people go to the same place over and over, but we want them to think outside the box.” Carrington will host a selection of culinary tours in December and January. Custom tour dates and times are also available upon request. For more information, or to book a tour, call 303-909-5747 or visit www.localtabletours.com. Celebrate the winter solstice outside Anyone who has visited Lakewood’s Bear Creek Lake Park knows it provides some truly spectacular views, not only of wildlife and the metro area, but also the night sky. Those night sky views make the park, located at 15600 W. Morrison Road, the perfect place to celebrate the first official day of winter at the Winter Solstice Hike, from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21. The evening event features a short night hike, followed by a merry gathering around a large campfire for a marshmallow roast and traditional burning of the yule log. Attendees should bring their own mug to enjoy a hot drink. For the details, visit www.lakewood.org/ BCLPEvents. Happy bassmas, everyone It’s pretty standard to go to a coffee shop or bar and hear the music of a singer, accompanied by just an acoustic guitar. It’s a little less common to see a singer and upright bass. But, if you come up to Kachina SouthwestSEE READER, P19

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December 22, 2017

Parker joins partnership to bring in art instructors Art Students League of Denver offers boost to programming starting in January

Parker artist Lorenzo Chavez in his studio. He will teach landscape painting at PACE, and at the Art Students League of Denver.

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Parker Arts has partnered with the Art Students League of Denver to expand opportunities for its art students to study with national and local instructors, beginning in January. Parker’s executive cultural director, Elaine Mariner, says this will “fill a gap in our programming.” She cites national touring programs in the theater, professional stage shows, professional art in the galleries … and is proud of the “nationally recognized professional artists living in Parker.” Lorenzo Chavez and Kristine Iltis, who have been teaching at PACE, are also among the more than 200 well-known artists who teach at ASLD and registration will be through the school this year. Parker artists will be eligible to become ASLD members ($55 a year) and pay a reduced price for classes if they wish — and enroll in additional classes at the busy school at 200 Grant St. in Denver.

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ern Grill, 10600 Westminster Blvd., from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21, that’s what you’ll see when Nalani performs. A musician who blends classic and contemporary covers of jazz, soul and blues, as well as her own writings, Nalani brings an approach to music that you won’t see all that often. She often brings in guest musicians with her, so you never know what the show will be like until she starts playing. For some pre-holiday fun, this is an event to not be missed. A visit to www.kachinawestminster.com will provide all the info you need. Martinis with the Griswolds Chevy Chase’s Clark Griswold is perhaps the only person who has a worse time at Christmas than Charlie Brown. But his misadventures are hilarious every time. On Thursday and Friday, Dec. 21 and 22, people of drinking age and older can head to the University of Colorado South Denver, 10035 S. Peoria St. in Lone Tree, to catch the holiday classic and get their drink on at Movie and Martini: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the movie begins at 7:30 p.m. The all-inclusive evening includes two drinks (signature cocktails, beer or wine), a dinner menu

IF YOU WANT TO STUDY PAINTING AT PACE A materials list is found at the Art Students League of Denver website. To register, call 303-778-6990 or go to asld.org.

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The ASLD, which describes itself as modeled after the Art Students League in New York City, is housed in Denver’s old Sherman School and its Annex. Built in 1893, (annex in 1920) and a national landmark, it houses classrooms and exhibit space for students and instructors. Labeled “Richardson Romanesque,” its mellow stone walls invite the artist inside to explore and create. Volunteers plant and maintain gardens filled with native perennials, which invite a painter’s focus, and the school features ongoing events and exhibits. Chavez, who paints mostly with oils and pastels,

will teach ”Fundamentals of Landscape Painting,” a six-week class, held on Mondays from 9 a.m. to noon at PACE, from Jan 22 to Feb. 26, with a cost of $171/member and $207/non-member. In the spring, Chavez will offer a four week session: “Painting Landscapes Outdoors,” from April 30 to May 21, with a cost of $114/members and $138/non-members. Basic skills in drawing are needed for both. See the ASLD website for materials list. Born in New Mexico, Chavez lives and works in Parker, has exhibited internationally and especially in the western U.S. He maintains a studio in Parker’s Old Schoolhouse. Kris Ilitis, who has taught oil painting at PACE, will offer “The Wonder of Watercolor” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 2. She says she will offer a “nontraditional Impressionistic approach … helping you to paint outside the lines.” Some basic skills in drawing needed — and she reminds artists to “bring your lunch.”

prepared by the in-house culinary team, movie (with popcorn) and the classic film on the big screen. Attendees who arrive early can play trivia to win prizes before the movie begins. For tickets and information, visit www.southdenver. cu.edu/events/event/national-lampoons-christmasvacation/. The best Christmas music, live For my money, the soundtrack to 1965’s “A Charlie Brown Christmas” is the best soundtrack for the holiday season. The arrangements and compositions of West Coast jazz pianist Vince Guaraldi beautifully captured the youthful and melancholy spirit of Charles Schulz’s comic and characters. Music fans who feel the same as I do can see this timeless music performed by the Annie Booth Trio, featuring special guest Max Wellman on vocals, Patrick McDevitt on bass, and Alejandro Castaño on drums. Booth, a Denver-based jazz pianist, composer, arranger, and educator, has received numerous awards for her playing and contributions to the local jazz scene. “A Charlie Brown Christmas” with Annie Booth is at 5:30 and 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 23 and 24, at Dazzle Denver, 1512 Curtis St. in downtown Denver. Visit www.dazzledenver.com for all you need to know. Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he can be reached creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

Vera May Aitken is turning 100! Vera was born in Delta Colorado on December 24, 1917. Her family moved to Englewood when she was nine months old. For the past 65 years she has lived in Littleton. She spends her free time walking, reading and working puzzles. Celebrating her birthday are her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, friends and neighbors.

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high-quality beer,” said Chris Hill, who runs Arvada’s Odyssey Beerwerks with Deana, his wife. “We often tell people that ‘dark is a color, not a flavor’ so don’t be afraid of dark beers — especially this one.” The Lone Tree Brewing Company adds a little fruit and gingerbread to its holiday beers, said Josh West, head brewer at the company. It also makes a Horchata Stout right before Christmas. “Our goal is for the beers to not only be consumable independently but also pair well with food when the beer is released,” he added. “We try to think of what types of beer will pair well with the season and create recipes based on popular seasonal flavors.” As with the holiday season, the beers aren’t around for long. Most can be purchased through December, but some of the winter recipes go through January. “Like most things in life, when people are happy, everything is more enjoyable. The holidays offer a great time for people to sit back, relax, and enjoy the moment,” Hill said. “Who wouldn’t want a great beer to be a part of that picture?”

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CLUBS Editor’s note: To add or update a club listing, e-mail calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. Political Noon Hour, a weekly event that allows the residents of Centennial to connect and communicate with Mayor Cathy Noon, is from noon to 1 p.m. every Wednesday at the Civic Center building located at 13133 E. Arapahoe Road. Arapahoe County Republican Breakfast Club meets the first Wednesday of each month at Maggiano’s DTC, 7401 S. Clinton St., Englewood. Breakfast buffet opens at 6:45 a.m. and program lasts from 7:15-8:30 a.m. Contact Myron Spanier, 303-8772940; Mort Marks, 303-770-6147; Nathan Chambers, 303-804-0121; or Cliff Dodge, 303-909-7104. Professional AAUW, American Association of University Women, Littleton-South Metro Branch, invites graduates who hold an associate or higher degree from an accredited institution to participate in activities that advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. Meetings are usually the second Monday of each month, September through May, at Southglenn Library, Vine and University in Centennial. Social time at 6:30 p.m. is followed by a short business meeting and informative programs. Contact membership chair Barb Pyle at barbpyle@yahoo.com. BNI Connections (www.thebniconnections. com) invites business owners to attend its meeting held each Tuesday, 7:30 to 9:30

a.m. at the Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle. There is no charge to attend a meeting as a guest. Please visit www.thebniconnections.com or contact Jack Rafferty, 303-414-2363 or jrafferty@ hmbrown.com. Centennial Trusted Leads is a professional referral organization that meets for breakfast at The Egg & I, 6890 S. University, Centennial, the first and third Thursdays at 7:45 a.m. Call 303-972-4164 or visit www. trustedleads.com Dry Creek Sertoma is a women’s social and service organization that meets at 7:10 a.m. the first and third Wednesday of the month at Toast Restaurant in downtown Littleton. For information see our page on Facebook or email JEDougan@ aol.com. Job Seekers group meets from 8-9:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Our Father Lutheran Church, 6335 S. Holly St., Centennial. Call 720-5507430. The League of Women Voters of Arapahoe County has two meetings per month. No unit meetings are in June through August, but the two unit meetings per month will begin again in September on second Monday evenings and second Thursday mornings. Call 303-798-2939. Non-Practicing and Part Time Nurses Association meets from 12:30-2:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at the Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. All nurses are invited to attend for medical presentations. Contact: Barbara Karford, 303-794-0354.

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Recreation Camping Singles is a group of Colorado single adults who enjoy camping, fishing, hiking, swimming, biking, sightseeing, photography, the camaraderie of others, and starry nights around the camp fire. We usually camp in designated forest service or state park campgrounds within 2 to 5 hours of Denver. We welcome all single adults. Our membership ranges from the 40s to 60-plus. We usually meet at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month. For specific meeting information, contact campingsingles@ gmail.com Denver Walking Tours Denver area residents and visitors are invited to experience downtown Denver through a free walking tour, a two-hour excursion that starts in Civic Center Park, winds through downtown past more than a dozen of Denver’s distinctive landmarks and ends in front of Coors Field. Tours are offered every day. No reservations needed. Tours are free, and tips are encouraged. Go to http://www.denverfreewalkingtours.com/ for details. Duplicate Bridge If you enjoy duplicate bridge, come join us for an ACBL sanctioned open game at 12:30 p.m. every Monday at The Hub, 8827 Lone Tree Parkway, Lone Tree. Please arrive by 12:15. All are welcome; it’s a fragrance-free environment. Partners are arranged. Call Sue Bauer at 303-6413534. Colorado Woodworkers Guild: 6:30-8:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month in the basement of Rockler Woodworking, 2553 S. Colorado Blvd. Anyone interested in woodworking is welcome. Contact vicepresident@coloradowoodworkersguild.org. Learn to Fly Fish: 9-11 a.m. Saturdays at Orvis Park Meadows, 8433 Park Meadows Center Drive, Unit 149, Lone Tree. The free Fly Fishing 101 course teaches the basics including fly casting, outfit rigging, and knot tying. After completing FF101, sign up for the free FF201 class at a local stocked pond and practice hooking, playing and landing fish. For information or to sign up, call 303768-9600 or go to www.orvis.com/s/parkmeadows-colorado-orvis-retail-store/620. Panorama China Painters This is a handpainted china club. If you have ever painted china or want to learn more about it, come visit the club. For more information, call Leota at 303-791-9283. Club meets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every third Thursday at Castlewood Library, 6739 S. Uinta St. Centennial. Phidippides Track Club welcomes runners of all abilities to our weekly track workouts at Belleview Elementary next to Cherry Creek Park. The group meets at 5:45 p.m. Tuesdays at the track, and running starts by 6 p.m. Workouts are usually 30-40 minutes and cover 3-4 miles of intervals with plenty of recovery time. For more information or to join, please go to http://www.phidippides. org/. Salty Dog Sailing Club If you love to sail or want to try, if you don’t have a boat, if you have a boat but don’t sail enough because you cannot find a crew, the Salty Dog Sailing Club is for you. The club meets the second Thursday of the month. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. with the business meeting commencing at 7 p.m. Go to www.saltydog. org for meeting locations and directions. SilverSneakers Fitness, Silver&Fit at ACC

The Arapahoe Community College fitness center offers the SilverSneakers Fitness and Silver&Fit programs for seniors in the south metro Denver area. For more information about health and fitness options at ACC, call 303-797-5850. Social Columbine Genealogical and Historical Society meets at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Program meetings are the second Tuesday of each month, except in June, July, August and December. Genealogy workshop programs and early-bird meetings are the third Tuesday of each month, except in June, July, August and December. Visit www. ColumbineGenealogy.com or contact Bob Jenkins, CGHS president, at ColumbineGenealogy@gmail.com. The Breakfast Club for singles ages 50 and older meets from 8:30-11 a.m. the second Saturday of every month at Valley Country Club, 14601 Country Club Drive, Centennial. The club is a group created to provide fun activities and new friendships. Go to www. tbc50plus.org or call the hotline at 303794-3332 and leave a message; someone will call back. New members always welcome. Columbine Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution meets at 1 p.m. the second Saturday of each month from August to May, at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, Community Room, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Any woman ages 18 and older who can prove lineal descent from a Patriot of the American Revolution is eligible for membership in the DAR. If you are interested in attending, or for more information, contact Krispin at Krispin_L_Andersen@Q. com or Jewel Wellborn, regent, columbineregent@gmail.com. Or call 303-881-0810. Daughters of the American Revolution, Mount Rosa Chapter typically meets at 1 p.m. every first Monday of the month at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St. in Centennial. Call Gina Moore at 303-779-8762 for information or visit http://mountrosa. coloradodar.org/. Daughters of the British Empire is a national organization with a philanthropic purpose. For almost a century, DBE has been a common bond for women of British heritage living in the United States. DBE is open to women who are citizens or residents of the United States who are of British Commonwealth birth or ancestry or who are married to men of British Commonwealth birth or ancestry. Nationally and locally, members contribute significantly to the good of their community and to the support of a retirement home established by DBE. There are six chapters in Colorado, including chapters in Littleton, Englewood, Centennial, Evergreen and Boulder County. Call Chris at 303-6836154 or Olive at 303-347-1311, or visit www. dbecolorado.org and use the contact form available. DTC Rotary Club meets from noon to 1:15 p.m. the first, third and fourth Tuesdays at the Glenmoor Country Club, 110 Cherry Hills Village. Guests are welcome. First meeting is complimentary. Contact Dana Arell at 720-339-7367 or coachdana5@gmail.com. Go to www.dtcrotary.org. SEE CLUBS, P23

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December 22, 2017

Holiday Express makes its way to Depot Art Gallery Gifts arrive in time for holiday shoppers to select special items

IF YOU GO

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Littleton’s bright red 1888 Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Depot, aka the Depot Art Gallery, at 2069 W. Powers Ave., is packed with one-of-a-kind gifts: paintings, of course, but miniatures at mini prices; glass, ceramics, jewelry, fiber art and holiday décor, including Christmas tree ornaments. The Holiday Express has arrived in Littleton, bearing gifts for another season. This is an ideal spot for the last-minute shopper, with a cozy atmosphere and friendly artists who are happy to talk about the items available therein. An elegant teapot rests in a glass corner cabinet in the baggage room, where one enters. Next to it is a table with ceramics and other items. There, we found a beautifully decorated wooden box by Bobbie Shupe, which seems perfect for a young granddaughter, who is enjoying a professional career and her first condo home. More of Shupe’s special boxes are scattered through the gallery. In the baggage room, there is also a long table filled with a collection of smaller gift items: ornaments, shiny snack dishes created from repurposed

The Depot Art Gallery is at 2069 W. Powers Ave., west of the Buck Recreation Center and the Littleton Courthouse. The Holiday Express show runs through Dec. 30. Holiday hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. 303795-0781. wine bottles, a rack of hand-painted silk scarves, wee knit hats for tiny new family members … It’s surrounded by walls filled with miniature paintings in oil, acrylic and watercolor. They range in style from realistic to abstract: landscapes, florals, cityscapes, photographs, graphics and more, by Littleton Fine Arts Guild members and guests. These works of art continue past the ticket desk and around the corner into the back waiting room. Note the goofy ceramic critters, which would make delightful decorations for a child’s room — or perhaps a kitchen windowsill. Jewelry is crafted in a rainbow of colors and many different styles: enameled, with gemstones, with polished bits of rock, beads, leather, metals. There are necklaces, earrings, bracelets and brooches, interspersed with small ceramic pieces, arranged throughout the Depot. In the waiting room at the rear of the building, one finds more paintings, plus a collection of shawls in colors

A long table in the Baggage Room at Littleton’s Depot Art Gallery holds gifts for all sorts and sizes of holiday gift recipients. SONYA ELLINGBOE and neutral shades and an array of notecards — single and in packages, including a few holiday notes. These are copied from paintings, prints and photos, printed on really nice paper, sometimes individually embellished. They will be a pleasure to write on, for those among us who still value a handwritten message. LFAG members always have a nice stock of special cards, which could be framed like a small gift. An unhurried visit to this bit of Littleton’s historic downtown will

probably prompt a shopper to see appropriate gift items they haven’t imagined. The historic Depot was housed in Bega Park for a period, after train service ceased, then moved to its present location with help from Varian Ashbaugh and restored by Guild members and others from the community, with a special grant and donations, as a Bicentennial project. It is maintained and owned by the City of Littleton and operated by Littleton Fine Arts Guild members, who volunteer their time.

To advertise your place of worship in this section, call Karen at 303-566-4091 or email Serving the southeast Denver kearhart@ColoradoCommunityMedia.com area Greenwood Village Castle Rock/Franktown

Castle Rock/Franktown

 First United  Methodist Church 1200 South Street Castle Rock, CO 80104 303.688.3047 www.fumccr.org

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Sunday Services:  9:30am – Traditional

9:00am & 10:45am

 9:00am - Sunday School

11:00am – Modern Traditional

Little Blessings Parents Day Out www.littleblessingspdo.com

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Trinity Lutheran Church & School

Sunday Worship 8:00 & 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Bible Study 9:30am Trinity Lutheran School & ELC (Ages 3-5, Grades K-8)

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Parker

Centennial St. Thomas More

Sunday Services - 10 a.m.

Catholic Parish & School

Seven Sunday Masses Two Daily Masses Confessions Six Days a Week STM Catholic School Preschool – Grade 8

8035 South Quebec Street Centennial, CO 80112 303.770.1155

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Congregation Beth Shalom

Cimarron Middle School 12130 Canterberry Parkway Parker, CO 80138 www.CSLParker.org

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Call or check our website for information on services and social events! www.cbsdenver.org

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Pounding away

stress

Hudson Gardens venue is monthly meeting place for drum circle BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Jim Parent, who calls himself a lifelong drummer, pounds on a djun-djun drum. “I was one of those kids who was always beating on my desk at school,” Parent said. “I never think of this in terms of some higher level — I just like the rhythm.” PHOTOS BY DAVID GILBERT

Seated around a fire, the drummers pounded away on animal skin drums, filling the air with a driving rhythm that seemed to synchronize heartbeats as well as hands. The scene was not an ancient cave or campsite, but the Inn at Hudson Gardens, where a drum circle group meets monthly to beat away the stresses of life. “When you’re drumming, you just focus on the music and nothing else,” said Clara, 13, the group’s youngest regular attendee. “You don’t even think about your other problems.” Scientists call drum circles “rhythm therapy,” and say they’re useful for people with autism and PTSD, said organizer Bob Shiflet. “Studies show that 20 minutes of consistent drumming can alter your

Hudson Gardens drum circle organizer Bob Shiflet, left, and Clara, 13, set the beat.

body chemistry,” said Shiflet, who is also Hudson Gardens’ head beekeeper. “Dopamine is released, T-cells are encouraged.” Beyond the science, though, you feel a drum circle in your bones and soul. “The drums vibrate your whole body,” said Lyn Bach, who’s been attending the circle for about five years. “Across time and cultures, people have used music, dance and rhythm to heal. That’s what it does for me.” The next drum circle will be held at F 6:15 p.m. on Jan. 16 at the Inn at Hudson Gardens. Attendance costs $4. Go I to hudsongardens.org for information.

Our Lady of Loreto Catholic School

REGISTRATION COMING UP:

January 17th and 18th - Enrollment for new families who are Parishioners at OLOL January 19th-Open Enrollment for Preschool - 8th Grade

DEVELOPING THE WHOLE CHILD

Proven excellence in academics • Christ-centered, Catholic Faith Formation Comprehensive community service program • Extensive selection of extracurriculars Strong partnership between parent and teacher • Exceptional involvement by faculty and staff

Rhythm filled the air.

Lyn Bach called the drum circle a place of healing.

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December 22, 2017

‘Abstracted Realism’ workshop coming to church in Littleton

ocal painter Victoria Kwasinski will lead a workshop, “Abstracted Realism,” for Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 6. It will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd. Kwasinski, who counts 30 years of experience as a workSONYA’S ing artist and teacher, works in a SAMPLER variety of mediums. She attended Colorado Institute of Arts and received her degree from Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design. Pre-registration required. (This would be a fine holiday gift for a local artist!) The cost is $35 for HFAG members and $40 for non-members: heritage-guild. com. A list of materials is found on the website.

Sonya Ellingboe

New in town Opera Colorado announced that it has moved its administration and rehearsal spaces to a 1930s industrial warehouse in Englewood at 4121 S. Navajo St. Englewood Mayor Joe Jefferson and other city representatives spoke at an open house celebration on Dec. 14. Performances will continue to be at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in downtown Denver, but this move allows business and artistic activities to be under one roof.

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Introduction to Square Dance class offered from 7-9 p.m. Mondays at Grandview Grange, 2280 Noble Place, Centennial. Visit www.SquareDanceEtc.com. Knitted Knockers: 2-4 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Piney Creek Yarn, 15422 E. Orchard Road, Centennial. Group connects volunteer knitters and crocheters with breast cancer survivors to provide free knitted knockers. Piney Creek Yarn is an affiliated store with KnittedKnockers.org, which provides approved yarns and distribution of knockers. Contact Mary Turek at 303-9955906 or visit http://www.facebook.com/ GreatKnockersAgain. Newcomers Club of Centennial Centennial, for people new to the area, meets regularly for parties, classes, movies, lunches, coffees and more. E-mail newcomersdenver@msn.com. MOPs (Mothers of Preschoolers) meets

Writers’ Retreat The Englewood Library will offer a two-day Writer’s Retreat on Jan. 13-14, with authors as speakers. Free, but registration is required: 303-762-2555. One night film showing “The Meshuga Nutcracker,” a musical comedy celebrating Chanukah, puts a unique spin on the familiar story. It will debut in theatres nationwide, only on Dec. 19, with eight stories that pay tribute to the celebration of Chanukah, written by Scott For reviews of current Evan Guggenheim, Shannon productions, go to Guggenheim and Steven Gugcoloradocommunitymedia. genheim. com/ellingboe.html. A Klezmerized orchestration of Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker Suite” accompanies this musical comedy, set in the mythical town of Chelm. Showing at River Point 14 (Sheridan); Meadows 12 (Lone Tree); AMC Highlands Ranch 24; Colorado Mills 16 (Lakewood); Westminster Promenade 24 (Broomfield); Aurora 20; and Denver Pavilions 15. `The Nutcracker’ The Denver Ballet Theatre presents its classical version of “The Nutcracker” at 2 and 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 22, 23 at the Newman Center, 2344 E. Iliff Ave.,

from 9:15-11:30 a.m. on the first and third Fridays of each month at Our Father Lutheran Church, 6335 S. Holly St., Centennial. Child care is provided on-site for children ages birth to 4 years. The first meeting is free. Come enjoy breakfast, support and encouragement, and meet some new friends. Call Holly at 303-249-3633. OPOCS Singles Club, ages 55-plus, meets all around the metro area. Meet new friends. Sign up and receive a monthly newsletter that lists all monthly activities. Contact JoAnn Cunningham, membership chair, 303-751-5195, or Mary Riney, president, 303-985-8937. Original Ports of Call Singles Club for ages 55 and older is a great way to meet new friends and get out among others in your situation! We call our selves a” Circle of Friends. We have a variety of interests, cards, theater, tours, dinners, lunches, golf , bowling and dances etc. It meets every second Monday at Sr. Ric on Miss. from 4-6 p.m. in Aurora. Call JoAnn at 303-7515195 or just come. It meets every fourth Tuesday at Chads South of Sixth Avenue in

Time is a gift and one short hour can provide priceless moments for others. This holiday season, give the gift of your time to Bonfils Blood Center and we’ll transform it into the gift of life for patients in need. GIVE BLOOD. Southwest Littleton Community Donor Center 5066 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Ste. 111 Open six days a week from 7 am - 7 pm, closed on Wednesdays.

Walk-ins are welcome! Visit bonfils.org for more information.

Denver. Tickets are $36/$29/$18: Newmantix.com/ dbt. 303-871-7720. Plan ahead Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” based on Hans Christian Anderson’s beloved story, will play Jan. 19 to Feb. 11 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Tickets: parkerarts.org. Elvis sightings “Elvis Night” at Lone Tree Arts Center starts at 7 p.m. Dec. 28 with a screening of “Viva Las Vegas,” Elvis Presley’s film, followed by cocktail night in the lobby: casino games, drinks, appetizers and a costume contest. Tickets: 720-509-1000, lonetreeartscenter.org. Sprick film “Daniel Sprick : Pursuit of Truth and Beauty,” a film produced in conjunction with the Museum Outdoor Arts exhibit of Sprick’s paintings: “Daniel Sprick: Painting Out-of-Doors,” will show at 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. Dec. 27 on Colorado Public Television Channel 12. (60 minutes.) Fresquez “Sangre Colorado” will be a mid-career exhibit of Denver artist and Metropolitan State University professor Carlos Fresquez. It will run Jan. 12 to March 24, 2018 at the Center for Visual Arts, 965 Santa Fe Dr., Denver. Reception: 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 12.

Lakewood form 4-6 p.m. Call Mary Riney at 303-985-8937. The third Wednesday at the Three Margaritas at 5130 S Wadsworth Blvd from 5-7 p.m. Call Jean Fox 303-730-2804. Panorama China Painters This is a hand-

painted china club. If you have ever painted china or want to learn more about it, come visit the club. For more information, call Leota at 303-791-9283. The club meets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every third Thursday at Castlewood Library, 6739 S. Unita St., Centennial.

The Littleton Symphony Orchestra Jurgen de Lemos, Conducting presents

The First Annual Littleton Symphony

New Year’s Eve Concert:

A Night in Vienna Sunday, December 31, 2017 at 6:30 pm Littleton United Methodist Church 5894 South Datura Street

Celebrate New Year’s Eve in the tradition of great orchestras around the world! Waltzes, polkas and perhaps an overture or two will help you ring in 2018. Followed by a festive reception and “champagne” toast.

Tickets $35 Adults/Seniors, $15 Youth 21 and under www.littletonsymphony.org or 303-933-6824

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THINGS to DO

THEATER

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

ART/CRAFTS

Kids Zone: 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Drop in for building fun with Legos, Magna-Tiles and more. For grades 2-6. No registration required; contact 303-7917323 or DCL.org.

MUSIC

Merry Mariachi Music: The Talisman Duo: 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 23 at Sheridan Library, 3425 W. Oxford Ave., Denver. Live performance of upbeat holiday hits. Sign up at arapahoelibraries. org.

FILM

Movie Day: 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21 at the Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Watch “Frosty the Snowman.” Bring stuffies, pillows and blankets. Call 303-762-2560. Movie Day: 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27 at the Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Join us for “Ice Age” and popcorn. Feel free to bring stuffies, pillows and blankets. Call 303-762-2560.

Lifetree Café Discussion Group: 5-6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 1 (Inside the Gun Debate: To hunt? To defend? To assault?) at DAZBOG, 202 Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Call 303-8140142. Go to LifetreeCafe.com.

READING/WRITING

Malley Book Club: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 21 at the Malley Senior Center, 3380 S. Lincoln St., Englewood, in the library. Book is “Books for Living” by Will Schwalbe.

EVENTS

Colonial Holiday Celebration: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21 at Sheridan Library, 3425 W. Oxford Ave., Denver. Children ages

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this week’s TOP FIVE Madrigal Dinner: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 22-23 at 401 W. Mineral Ave., Littleton. A fundraise for the homeless, featuring a four-course prime rib dinner, the Opera Colorado singers and Douglas County High School students as castle servants. A benefit for the Inversion Community Food Bank. Go to www.denvermadrigal.com. Santa’s Village: Fridays to Sundays through Dec 24 at Chatfield Farms, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton. Replaces Trail of Lights. Admission includes a hayride, short holiday movies at Santa’s Cinema, live reindeer, crafts with Mrs. Claus, pictures with Santa and craft vendors in Santa’s workshop. Food and beverages may be purchased. Go to https://www.botanicgardens.org/ chatfield-farms

5-12 are invited to journey back to a simpler time and experience how colonial families celebrated the holidays through stories, treats and more. Sign up at arapahoelibraries.org. Gamers Guild: Reindeer Games: 4-5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22 at Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. For teens. Sign up at arapahoelibraries.org. Lego Maniacs: 1-5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, Tuesday, Dec. 26, Thursday, Dec. 28; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 23 at the Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. For schoolaged children and their parents. Call 303-7622560. Santa’s New Village, 3-D Magic: open through Dec. 24 in the Dillard’s Court at Park Meadows. Walk inside an oversized Christmas tree featuring 3-D lights that transform into gingerbread men, candy canes, snowmen and more, then share wishes with St. Nick. Pick up glasses at Santa’s Village, the gift wrap station or select vendors in Park Meadows. Go to https://www.parkmeadows.com for hours and other details. Free December Community Dinner: 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26 at First Presbyterian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton.

Intro to Theater Workshop: Auditions and Monologues: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Teens and adults are invited to choose one of our monologue selections or bring your own. No experience is necessary, and all skill levels are welcome. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries. org. The Nobel Prize: 1-2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28 at the Castle Rock Senior Center, 2323 Woodlands Blvd., Castle Rock. Join Active Minds as we trace the history of the Nobel Prize, highlighting notable laureates, notable omissions, and a controversy here and there. Call 303-688-9498. Tick Tock, Make a Clock: 5-6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29 at Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. Tweens ages 9-12 are invited to make every second count by making their own clock to celebrate Tick Tock day. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

All are welcome and no RSVP’S are necessary. December menu includes Christmas dinner casserole, green salad, orange cranberry salad, fresh fruit and handheld desserts. The healthy, freshly prepared dinner offers good food and warm hospitality. Call 303798-1389 or go to littletonpresbyterian.org/dinner. Job Search Help: 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27 at Sheridan Library, 3425 W. Oxford Ave., Denver. Need a space to learn about the job search process and work on applications? Our librarians are here to help with resumes, job search sites, LinkedIn and more. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

Englewood Parkway. Projects and crafts that celebrate the old year and prepare for the new year begin at 11 a.m. Count down to the New Year at noon and wrap up with some New Year’s treats and activities. Call 303-762-2560. Open Play: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 30 at Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Storytime room will be open with a variety of toys that will spark the imagination. Call 303-762-2560.

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Galactic Knight Training Camp: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27 at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial. Teens: Are you one with the force? Prepare to protect our galaxy from the dark side in honor of the newest “Star Wars” saga. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org. Kids’ Zone: 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Drop in to make New Year’s Eve noisemakers and hats. For grades 2-6. No registration required. Contact 303-791-7323 or DCL.org Noon Year’s Eve Party: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29 at the Englewood Public Library, 1000

A Hudson Christmas: 5-8 p.m. select evenings through Dec. 31 at Hudson Gardens and Event Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Outdoor holiday walking tour. Share Christmas wishes with Santa; take a photo on Santa’s sleigh. Tickets available at www.altitudetickets.com, or in person on event nights. Go to www.hudsongardens.org. Special Needs Sports Camp: 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Jan. 2 and Thursday, Jan. 4 at the Recreation Center at Southridge, 4800

HSE Prep Class: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Instruction, assessment and practice for those preparing to take high school equivalency exams. Ages 17-plus. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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Basketball victory a tale of turnaround

Littleton’s Justin Cutter passes a perfect strike to teammate Nico Corradino during the Dec. 12 basketball game against Heritage. The Lions downed the Eagles, 62-59, which marked Littleton’s first boys basketball victory over Heritage in more than a decade. JIM BENTON

BY THE NUMBERS

Free throws made out of 30 attempts by the Arapahoe boys basketball team in a 63-56 triumph over Arvada West on Dec. 12.

Wins so far this season, which are more victories than the Littleton boys basketball team managed in six of the past seven campaigns.

Points scored by Heritage’s Wylie Coyne, over half of the team’s 26 points in a 44-26 girls basketball loss to Cherokee Trail on Dec. 15.

Combined goals allowed in wins over Lewis-Palmer and Ralston Valley by the Cherry Creek hockey team.

Saves by Heritage’s Mitchell Myles in a 5-0 hockey shutout over Chatfield on Dec. 16.

Standout Performers Jason Levy, Littleton The senior guard scored 27 points to spark a 62-59 boys basketball win over city rival Heritage on Dec. 12.

Nicholas Hoppe, Cherry Creek The sophomore forward on the Creek hockey team scored once and had two assists in a 6-1 win over Ralston Valley on Dec. 15.

Lillian Johnson, Englewood The sophomore led the team with a 13-point, 14-rebound performance in a 42-37 loss to Platte Canyon on Dec. 11.

Franny Cable, Arapahoe At the Coaches Invitational Swimming meet on Dec. 16, the junior won the diving title with a score of 506.85.

Corbin Divita, Heritage Scored the game winning goal at 16:43 of the third period in the 3-2 win over Doherty on Dec. 15.

Kylie Andrews, Heritage The junior finished second in the 50-yard freestyle and the 100 freestyle on Dec. 16 at the Coaches Invitational Swimming meet with times of 23.76 and 51.29 seconds.

Colorado Community Media selects six athletes from area high schools each week as “Standout Performers.” Preference is given to athletes making their debut on the list. To nominate an athlete, contact Jim Benton by noon on Sunday at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com

t seems that nobody can remember the last time the Littleton boys basketball team defeated city rival Heritage. The Littleton Lions snapped a long, yet-to-be-resolved losing streak against Heritage with a 62-59 victory on Dec. 12 in the Eagles’ gym OVERTIME According to MaxPreps records, the Lions were 0-11 against Heritage heading into this season’s game but the intra-city series is older than 12 years. “It feels good to win,” said Littleton Jim Benton coach Ryan Fletcher. “It’s been a long time for us. It goes back as long as we can think. I know it’s been at least 15 years since we had won. “Every year we mark this game. It’s one that both schools get up for but it’s been too long since we’ve gotten our share. Our guys were excited and we felt if we played well we would have a chance.’’ Littleton administrators are still searching for documents to verify the last win but many Lions enthusiasts might finally start to believe in that old saying about throwing out records when rivalries are renewed. “I think that the adage is true,” said Fletcher. “Both teams every year want this game regardless of records, regardless of the scores.” Senior Jason Levy scored 27 points to spark Littleton’s win. “It’s been years since we’ve beat them, so I’m really happy,” said Levy. “It’s a rivalry. We focused and practiced hard for this game. We had our minds set right and came out and executed. I really believe any team can win on any day. We wanted it more. We were hungry.” Heritage coach Jentry Byleveld praised the rival Lions. “Littleton played a great game,” he said. “They are well coached and played very hard. “We couldn’t get stops on the defensive end, which ended up hurting our chances to win.”

Milestone wins Legend boys basketball coach Kevin Boley collected his 400th career victory on Dec. 2 against Ralston Valley. Jefferson Academy boys coach Mark Sharpley, in his 19th season of coaching after coming to Jefferson AcadT emy from Belleview Christian, joined the milestone 400 win club when the t Jaguars beat Gunnison on Dec. 9. a Sharpley’s record is 400-120. i SEE BENTON, P27

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Pulling out all the stops In high school basketball, successful teams employ strong defense BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A few years ago, sports writer Neil Paine of the website basketballreference.com examined 50 years of National Basketball Association title-winning teams. The teams were strong on offense and defense, but Paine noted that a small improvement to defense increased a team’s chances of winning championships more than the same improvement in offense. That concept would seem to apply not only to the pro level, but also the amateur ranks, including Colorado high school basketball. “When talking about the old adage of `defense wins championships,’ I believe it still has substance in today’s game, which seems to be focused on offense and 3-pointers,” Legacy boys coach Connor Clay said. “Defense is one of the few things in basketball that is always in your control as a player because it is always about effort and attitude. Defensive effort and attitude are a couple of the few things players can consistently control, and consistency wins championships.” Arvada point guard Isaiah Vigil testified to the importance of defense after Littleton recently beat the Bulldogs. “They (Littleton) were a swarming defense and pressured us up and down the court,” Vigil said. “Their defense forced us to change some of the things I do. Their defender forced me to go the opposite way. I normally dribble, so he made me pull up and look to get a pass to an open teammate.” Local coaches saying playing strong defense does more than stop the other team from scoring — it can also translate into offensive opportunities at the other end of the court. “When you have two really good teams playing against each other, the defense is really what swings it,” Rock Canyon girls coach Becky Mudd said. “Your defense can start so many things for you offensively. You still need to have somebody who can put the ball in the basket but definitely your defense can spark a lot of things.” Putting strategy to work There are a variety of approaches

that can be employed, including manto-man, pressure and zone defenses. It is up to coaches to decide which defense to use and when. For instance, zone defenses are often used to change tempo and keep players out of foul trouble. “It all depends on how well the opponent can score,” Lakewood boys coach Daryl Johnson said. “We just look to give more attention in high school games to those players that can score. So that’s when we like to shift our defense.” To many, strong defense starts close to the basket. “The paint is where you win and lose games. Our interior defense is very important to our success,” Rock Canyon boys coach Kenton Grams said. Joe Ortiz, boys coach at ThunderRidge, agrees. “Interior defense is more important because those players are the backup most of the time,” Ortiz said. “Most of the time, he is the last guy standing. He is like the free safety. We want to protect the basket first and a lot of time, that’s who it is.” Defensive trends come and go. “For a while everyone was playing the full court, 1-2-1-1, then everybody started playing the 2-2-1 and some people the run and jump,” Mudd said. “I think there is a resurgence of good man defense in the half court and playing good, solid, man-to-man defense. I’d like to see that trickle down to the middle schools.”

Arapahoe’s Grace Cadorette (13) and Anna McCollister (23) apply defensive pressure on a Monarch player bringing the ball up court during the Warriors’ 57-26 victory in a season-opening tournament. JIM BENTON

Area teams defend in different ways

The right stuff It takes intensity, passion and effort to be a good defender, coaches say. “Mindset is the most important thing… it’s got to be a priority,” Ortiz said. Coaches are always seeking athletes who are willing to play defense. “Defense is something you can teach anybody, especially (good) athletes,” Mudd said. “They learn so much oneon-one play as they are growing up, they know offensive skills. It takes less talent to play defense — it just takes more heart. “A coach always loves a good defender. There is always a place for somebody who is going to give their heart and play good defense.” For some players, defense is more than just a requirement. “It is really fun to play defense,” Arapahoe junior Eliana McClarie said. “It is satisfying to get steals. I think it is almost more fun to get steals than points. It feels good to play good defense and get a stop.”

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Top-ranked wrestling team It should not be a surprise, but Pomona is the top-ranked Class 5A wrestling team in Colorado, according to Tim Yount’s On the Mat team rankings. Pomona is the two-time defending 5A champion and has won three of the past five state titles.

Ponderosa was sixth in the Dec. 15 rankings and Castle View was seventh. Caton to be inducted Former Highlands Ranch basketball coach Bob Caton will be one of five individuals to be inducted into the Colorado High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame on March 24, 2017 at the Radisson Hotel in Aurora. Caton has amassed over 500 wins and has been the head boys coach at Manual, Denver West, George Washington, Aurora Central, Highlands

Ranch and currently at Mullen. Best wishes At this time of the year, it is time to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season with hopes for the best to come in the year ahead. Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com or at 303566-4083.

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On campus: Arapahoe • The girls swimming team finished fourth at the Coaches Invitational on Dec. 16. Delaney Smith was second in the 200 IM with a time of 2:03.33 • The boys basketball team is off to a slow start with a 2-5 record. Senior Braxton Reinders has scored 44 points in the past four games and leads the team with an 8.7 pointper-game scoring average. The girls basketball team won two games in a row to even its record at 4-4 prior to a Dec. 19 game against Heritage. Senior Maggie Wortman is the team’s top scorer with an 8.4 average. Cherry Creek • The Bruins’ poms team finished third in the Class 5A division of the CHSAA State Spirit Championships. • Creek finished third at the first major girls swimming meet of the season, the Coaches Invitational on Dec. 16.

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The 200-medley relay team was third with a time of 1:46.83. Sebastina Saya’s 5:06.58 time in the 500 freestyle was good for second place and Ella Drury was third in the 100 breaststroke in 1:05.35. • The girls basketball team is ranked in the CHSAANow.com Class 5A poll but has only played three games. The Bruins have four upcoming games scheduled in the Nike Tournament of Champions in Phoenix. Creek has three players scoring in double ﬁgures, led by senior Emma Wrede at 14.7 points a game. Senior Jaela Richardson is scoring at an 11.7 pace, while sophomore Jana Van gytenbeek is scoring 10.7 points and leads the state’s 5A players with 7.7 assists per contest. Englewood The girls basketball team has only two seniors on the squad, but the youthful Pirates have been competitive in compiling a 2-5 record. Sophomore Lillian Johnson has been the leader, scoring 8.6 points a game and pulling down an average of 6.8 rebounds.

Heritage • The co-ed cheer team ﬁnished sixth in the Class 4A/5A competition at the CHSAA State Spirit Championships Dec. 8-9 at the Denver Coliseum. • The Eagles were ninth in the Dec. 16 Coaches Invitational girls swimming meet. Littleton • Boys basketball coach Ryan Fletcher knows the games will get tougher once the Lions start play in the Jefferson County 4A League. The Lions were off to a 6-1 start prior to a ﬁnal non-league game against Conifer on Dec. 19. Senior Justin Cutter has been the team’s leading scorer with an 18.4 average followed by Jason Levy at 13.9 and Liam Macdonald at 11.3 ppg. • The girls team is also off to a good non-league start with a 5-2 record before a Dec. 19 game against Denver South.

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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.

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

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

Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0563-2017

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 18, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) FIKRET SELIMAGIC Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for SOUTHSTAR FUNDING, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as successor in interest to all permitted successors and assigns of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as Trustee for MASTR Adjustable Rate Mortgages Trust 2005-1, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2005-1 Date of Deed of Trust November 19, 2004 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 24, 2004 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B4204288 Original Principal Amount $112,800.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $102,806.67

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOTS 35 & 36, BLOCK 1, TAYLOR'S ADDITION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 3053 S GALAPAGO ST, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110.

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

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/14/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/21/2017 Last Publication: 1/18/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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

IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 10/18/2017

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DATE: 10/18/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Lauren Tew #45041 Nichole Williams #49611 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000007026529 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.: 0563-2017 First Publication: 12/21/2017 Last Publication: 1/18/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0505-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 21, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) TODD M BAKER Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust August 11, 2010 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 27, 2010 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D0084014 Original Principal Amount $226,841.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $199,801.31 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 3, BLOCK 4, NOB HILL-FIRST FILING AMENDED, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 6801 S ALBION ST, CENTENNIAL, CO 80122-2177. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/17/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 11/23/2017 Last Publication: 12/21/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE

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

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IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 09/21/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 7069990 Attorney File # 17-016584 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0505-2017 First Publication: 11/23/2017 Last Publication: 12/21/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0531-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 3, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Charlene J Hadynski Original Beneficiary(ies) Bank of America, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust April 25, 2013 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 08, 2013 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D3057287 Book: n/a Page: Original Principal Amount $77,900.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $72,240.92 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 40, BLOCK 3, ROUNDTREE PHASE I DENVER TECHNICAL CENTER (AMENDED), ACCORDING TO THE MAP THEREOF FILED MAY 23, 1972 IN PLAT BOOK 22 AT PAGE 41 AND THE FIRST AMENDED DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, AND RESTRICTIONS RECORDED FEBRUARY 26, 1973 IN BOOK 2103 AT PAGE 599, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 5977 S Willow Way,

Outstanding Principal Balance $72,240.92

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS CRS 38-38-111(2.5b)(3a,b,d)(5) PUBLIC TRUSTEE SALE NO. 0227-2017

To: Record Owner of the property as of the recording of the Notice of Election and Demand or LOT 40, BLOCK 3, ROUNDTREE PHASE I other person entitled. You are advised that there DENVER TECHNICAL CENTER (AMENDED), To advertise yourare public notices callyou. 303-566-4100 overbid funds due This Notice is given ACCORDING TO THE MAP THEREOF FILED with regard to the following described Deed of MAY 23, 1972 IN PLAT BOOK 22 AT PAGE 41 Trust and Notice of Election and Demand: AND THE FIRST AMENDED DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, AND Name of Record Owner as evidenced on the RESTRICTIONS RECORDED FEBRUARY 26, Notice of Election and Demand or other person 1973 IN BOOK 2103 AT PAGE 599, COUNTY entitled OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. HIGH PLAINS PROPERTIES I Address of Record Owner as evidenced on the Also known by street and number as: recorded instrument evidencing the owner's in5977 S Willow Way, terest Greenwood Village, CO 80111-5120. 4691 SOUTH DECATUR STREET #315, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110 THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL Recording Date of Deed of Trust OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENJanuary 08, 1986 CUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF Recording Information TRUST. R2619346 Book: 4642 Page: 540 Recording Date of Notice of Election and DeIf applicable, a description of any changes to mand the deed of trust described in the notice of May 02, 2017 election and demand pursuant to affidavit as Recording Information of Notice of Election and allowed by statutes: C.R.S.§ 38-35-109(5) Demand LEGAL DESCRIPTION HAS BEEN D7049344 CORRECTED BY SCRIVENER'S AFFIDAVIT RECORDED 09/13/2017 AT RECEPTION NO. Legal Description of Property D7104308 IN THE RECORDS OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY. ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT 'A' AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY NOTICE OF SALE SET FORTH. The current holder of the Evidence of Debt seStreet Address of Property cured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale 4691 S Decatur St 315, Englewood, CO 80110 as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

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THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/31/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/7/2017 Last Publication: 1/4/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 10/03/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: David W Drake #43315 Scott D. Toebben #19011 Randall S. Miller & Associates PC 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710 Attorney File # 17CO00334-1 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0531-2017 First Publication: 12/7/2017 Last Publication: 1/4/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS CRS 38-38-111(2.5b)(3a,b,d)(5) PUBLIC TRUSTEE SALE NO. 0227-2017 To: Record Owner of the property as of the recording of the Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled. You are advised that there are overbid funds due you. This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust and Notice of Election and Demand: Name of Record Owner as evidenced on the Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled HIGH PLAINS PROPERTIES I Address of Record Owner as evidenced on the recorded instrument evidencing the owner's in-

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NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS

I sold at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on 8/23/17, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, to the highest and best bidder for cash, the real property described above. An overbid was realized from the sale and, unless the funds are claimed by the owner or other persons entitled thereto within six months from the date of sale, the funds due to you will be transferred to the general fund of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, or to the State Treasurer as part of the "Unclaimed Property Act", pursuant to Colorado law. First Publication: 11/23/17 Last Publication: 12/21/17 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Date: 10/11/17 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Diana Springfield, Chief Deputy, for Public Trustee ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012

Unit No. 315, Building No. 300, CENTENNIAL CROSSING CONDOMINIUMS FORMERLY KNOWN AS SPENCER'S LANDING CONDOMINIUMS, in Accordance with Condominium Declaration Recorded on January 31, 1984 in Book 4077 at Page 237, and Restated in Instrument Recorded November 12, 1985 in Book 4596 at Page 505 and Map Recorded on January 31, 1984 in Book 72 at Pages 6 and 7 of the County of Arapahoe Records, State of Colorado. Legal Notice NO.: 0227-2017 First Publication: 11/23/17 Last Publication: 12/21/17 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS CRS 38-38-111(2.5b)(3a,b,d)(5) PUBLIC TRUSTEE SALE NO. 0242-2017

To: Record Owner of the property as of the recording of the Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled. You are advised that there are overbid funds due you. This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust and Notice of Election and Demand:

Name of Record Owner as evidenced on the Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled HIGH PLAINS PROPERTIES I Address of Record Owner as evidenced on the recorded instrument evidencing the owner's interest 4671 SOUTH DECATUR STREET #230, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110 Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 08, 1986 Recording Information R2619344 Book: 4642 Page: 534 Recording Date of Notice of Election and Demand May 10, 2017 Recording Information of Notice of Election and Demand D7052711 Legal Description of Property SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION Street Address of Property 4671 S Decatur St 230, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110 NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS

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ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110 34 Centennial Citizen

NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS

I sold at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on 8/30/17, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, to the highest and best bidder for cash, the real property described above. An overbid was realized from the sale and, unless the funds are claimed by the owner or other persons entitled thereto within six months from the date of sale, the funds due to you will be transferred to the general fund of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, or to the State Treasurer as part of the "Unclaimed Property Act", pursuant to Colorado law.

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First Publication: 11/30/17 Last Publication: 12/28/17 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Date: 10/3/17 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Diana Springfield, Chief Deputy, for Public Trustee ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012

LEGAL DESCRIPTION UNIT NO. 230, BUILDING NO. 200, CENTENNIAL CROSSING CONDOMINIUMS FORMERLY KNOWN AS SPENCER'S LANDING CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION RECORDED ON JANUARY 31, 1984 IN BOOK 4077 AT PAGE 237, AND RESTATED IN INSTRUMENT RECORDED NOVEMBER 12, 1985 IN BOOK 4596 AT PAGE 505 AND MAP RECORDED ON JANUARY 31, 1984 IN BOOK 72 AT PAGES 6 AND 7 OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE RECORDS, STATE OF COLORADO. Legal Notice NO.: 0242-2017 First Publication: 11/30/17 Last Publication: 12/28/17 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0506-2017

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

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

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

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

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

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

IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF

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

cured 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.

LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 28, JACKSON’S BROADWAY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

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;

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

Public Trustees

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

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

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

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

DATE: 09/21/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 7069990 Attorney File # 17-016611 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0506-2017 First Publication: 11/23/2017 Last Publication: 12/21/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0510-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 21, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) RITA R. CRESCENTI Original Beneficiary(ies) PHM FINANCIAL INCORPORATED, DBA PROFESSIONAL HOME MORTGAGE Current Holder of Evidence of Debt DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Date of Deed of Trust April 08, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 15, 2003 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B3079467 Original Principal Amount $154,700.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $103,948.56 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 24, BLOCK 16, SOUTHGLENN THIRD FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 6725 SOUTH MARION CIRCLE EAST, LITTLETON, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/17/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in

Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 09/21/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Lauren Tew #45041 Nichole Williams #49611 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000006861363 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0510-2017 First Publication: 11/23/2017 Last Publication: 12/21/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0512-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 21, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Matthew W. Nardell Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Universal Lending Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Date of Deed of Trust April 22, 2009 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 28, 2009 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B9042542 Original Principal Amount $166,920.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $144,972.50 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 28, JACKSON’S BROADWAY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 4200 S ELATI ST, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustees

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/17/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 11/23/2017 Last Publication: 12/21/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 09/21/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Eve Grina #43658 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 Holly Shilliday #24423 Courtney Wright #45482 Erin Robson #46557 Jennifer Rogers #34682 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-17-781691-LL The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0512-2017 First Publication: 11/23/2017 Last Publication: 12/21/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0526-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 28, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Randall R Scott and Dawn J Scott Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Metro Funding Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PROF-2013-S3 Legal Title Trust IV, by U.S. Bank National Association, as Legal Title Trustee Date of Deed of Trust August 05, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 18, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B5122733 Original Principal Amount $354,200.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $341,293.47 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together

August 18, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B5122733 Original Principal Amount $354,200.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $341,293.47

December 22, 2017D

Public Trustees

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 49, BLOCK 1, OVERLOOK AT PLATTE VALLEY, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 4401 W Jamison Pl, Littleton, CO 80120.

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

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

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

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

DATE: 09/28/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

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

Deanna Lee Westfall #23449 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Weinstein & Riley, P.S. 11101 West 120th Ave., Suite 280, Broomfield, CO 80021 (303) 5398601 Attorney File # 47548550

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0526-2017 First Publication: 11/30/2017 Last Publication: 12/28/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0539-2017

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

On October 4, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) DENISE M VANEPPS AND JEFFREY L. MORIARTY Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC Date of Deed of Trust November 06, 2003 County of Recording

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4999 EAST PEAKVIEW AVENUE, CENTENNIAL, CO 80121.

property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Trust: Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in On October 16, 2017, the undersigned Public THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trustee caused the Notice of Election and DeOF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENTrust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale mand relating to the Deed of Trust described beCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THErefugees, DEED OF who have fled and other Advocates: items allowed by law, and will issue to low to be recorded in the economic County of Arapahoe counties who are in serious Court Appointed Special recently arrived TRUST. the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as records. need, at risk of homelessness or in similar Works with abusedprovided and neglected children war or persecution in their home country. In by law. NOTICE OF SALE Grantor(s) crisis. Original in Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln Colorado, refugees are from Afghanistan, First Publication: 12/7/2017 Deborah A. Diver The current holder of the Bhutan, Evidence of Debt se- Iraq, Eritrea and Last Publication: 1/4/2018 Original Beneficiary(ies) Need: Volunteers to assist in the food bank, counties. Burma, Somalia, FROM PAGE 29 cured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, Name of Publication: Littleton Independent America's Mortgage, LLC Need: Advocates for children, to get to know, Congo, others. client services and the thrift store has filed NoticeD.R. of Election andamong Demand for sale Current Holder of Evidence of DebtTreasures as provided by law andVolunteers in said Deed of IF THE their SALE best DATEinterests IS CONTINUED on TO Park A OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC speak up for and ensure Need: toTrust. teach English. Tutoring Castle Rock Senior Activity Center: ProStreet. LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NODate of Deed of Trust COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION THEREFORE, Notice HerebyinGiven I will TICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY Contact: THOSE September 08, 2006 303-688-1114, ext. in court takesIsplace the that student’s home. Refugees vides services to local seniors. Marion Dahlem, CRS §38-38-103 at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE County of Recording FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0544-2017 Contact: 303-695-1882 or www.adv4chillive throughout Denver, but the largest 32 Need: Volunteer drivers to take seniors to 01/31/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County EXTENDED; Arapahoe Administrationconcentrations Building, 5334 South Prince Recording Date of Deed of Trust To Whom May Concern: This Notice is given dren.org. are in Thornton, nearIt 88th appointments, the grocery store, pharmaStreet, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A September 12, 2006 with regard to the following described Deed of Avenue and Washington Dumb League Harmony cies and more. highest and best bidder for cash, the said real Street, LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE Friends Recording Information (ReceptionEquine No. Trust:and in east property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF No.) Douglas County Libraries: elevates our Denver/Aurora, near Colfax Avenue and Center: CaresBook/Page for homeless horses and Contact: Juli Asbridge, 720-733-2292 Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the On October 4, 2017, the undersigned Public CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE and/or B6131652 purpose of paying the indebtedness PROHIBITION DUAL TRACKING INother SEC- equines. Original Principal Amount by inspiring a loveON of reading, Yosemite Street.provided in Trustee caused the Noticecommunity of Election and said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of TION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY $175,595.00 Demand relating to the Deed of Trust discovery andofconnection. Otherfees, Details: Tutorsof do need tobelow speak Need: Volunteers work with horses and Children’s Hospital Colorado South CamTrust, plus attorneys' the expenses salenot described FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO Outstandingto Principal Balance to be recorded in the County and other items allowed by law, and will issue to ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CON$145,015.86 Arapahoe records. Need: Volunteer opportunities consist of the student’s language. Most particiother opportunities. pus, Highlands Ranch the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as SUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU event assistance, weekly shelving bookpants are homebound women andGrantor(s) small be §38-38-101(4)(i), 16 years old, pass Contact: 720-777-6887 provided by law. (CFPB), OR BOTH. or THE FILING OF Requirements: A COMPursuantMust to CRS you aare Original PLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOShereby notified that the covenants of the deed of DOUGLASS A SPRINGER store shifts, tutoring, Storytime helpers, and children, adults who are disabled, and background check, and be able to commit First Publication: 12/7/2017 URE PROCESS. trust have been violated as follows: failure to AND JESSICA L SPRINGER Last Publication:senior 1/4/2018 paythree principal and a interest due together Beneficiary(ies) more. citizens. Many are notOriginal literate in their to at least hours weekwhen for three Colorado Humane Society: Handles animal Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Colorado Attorney General with all other payments provided for in the evidEDWARD JONES MORTGAGE, LLC Requirements: Attend an orientation. We first language, and remain isolated from months. abuse and neglect 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor COMBINED NOTICE -cases. PUBLICATION ence of debt secured by the deed of trust and Current Holder of Evidence of Debt IF THE SALE American DATE IS CONTINUED Denver, Colorado 80203 CRS §38-38-103 other violations thereof. FARGO BANK, N.A. will provide training. Specific requirements culture. TO A WELLS Contact: 303-751-5772. Need: Volunteers to care for pregnant cats, LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NO(800) 222-4444 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0539-2017 Date of Deed of Trust TO CURE BY THOSE must www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A are listed in each opportunity’s details. Requirements: Volunteers attend dogs and their litters, as well as homesTICE for OF INTENT October 17, 2012 PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given FIRST LIEN. County of Recording Contact: Visit VolunteerConnectDC.org and training at Emily Griffith Technical College Other Information: Two-hour orientation cats and dogs that require socializing or EXTENDED; Federal Consumer Financial with regard to the following described Deed of Arapahoe Protection Bureau ALL OF LOT 9, EXCEPT THE EASTpro2 FEET Trust: Recording Date of Deed of Trust search for Douglas County Libraries opin downtown Denver. Sessions take place provides an overview of the services that are recovering from surgery or injuries. IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A P.O. Box 4503 THEREOF, AND October 23, 2012 portunities. every 6-8 weeks. Go to www.refugee-esl.org vided, learn volunteer opportuContact: 303-961-3925 LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE Iowa City, Iowa 52244 THE about EAST 3 the FEET OF LOT 10, BLOCK 4, On October Teresa 4, 2017, Broaddus, the undersigned Public Recording Information (Reception No. REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF (855) 411-2372 KIMBLE-KROFT Trustee caused the Notice of Election and and/or Book/Page No.) for information and application. nities, take a tour of the center, andSTATE talk OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 ORvolunteer THE www.consumerfinance.gov PARK, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described D2121184 PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECCOLORADO. below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe Douglas/Elbert Task Force: Provides asContact: Sharon McCreary, 720-423-4843 or with staff and volunteers. Contact www. Colorado Refugee English as a Second Original Principal Amount TION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY DATE: 10/04/2017 records. $216,000.00 sistance to peopleSusan in Douglas Elbert sharon.mccreary@emilygriffith.edu. ddfl.org. Language Program: Teaches EnglishFILE to A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO K Ryden,and Public Trustee in and for the Also known by street and number as: Outstanding Principal Balance ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONCounty of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Original Grantor(s) 1230 East Bates Parkway, $193,914.44 SUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee DENISE M VANEPPS Englewood, CO 80113. (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMAND JEFFREY L. MORIARTY Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are PLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSThe name, address, business telephone numOriginal Beneficiary(ies) THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of URE PROCESS. ber and bar registration number of the MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENtrust have been violated as follows: failure to attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF pay principal and interest when due together Colorado Attorney General indebtedness is: UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION, TRUST. with all other payments provided for in the evid1300 Broadway, 10th Floor ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS ence of debt secured by the deed of trust and Denver, Colorado 80203 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NOTICE OF SALE other violations thereof. (800) 222-4444 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Kelly Murdock #46915 Date of Deed of Trust The current holder of the Evidence of Debt seTHE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A November 06, 2003 cured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, David R. Doughty #40042 FIRST LIEN. Federal Consumer Financial County of Recording has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale Alison L Berry #34531 Protection Bureau Arapahoe as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. Sheila J Finn #36637 LOT 10, BLOCK 70, CONSERVATORY SUBP.O. Box 4503 Recording Date of Deed of Trust Eve M. Grina #43658 DIVISION, FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARIowa City, Iowa 52244 November 19, 2003 THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 APAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO (855) 411-2372 Recording Information (Reception No. at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., www.consumerfinance.gov and/or Book/Page No.) 02/07/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706Also known by street and number as: B3249853 Administration Building, 5334 South Prince 9990 20933 E GIRARD DRIVE, DATE: 10/04/2017 Original Principal Amount Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the Attorney File # 17-016418 AURORA, CO 80113. Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the $206,755.00 highest and best bidder for cash, the said real County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector Outstanding Principal Balance property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee and is attempting to collect a debt. Any informa$178,271.44 Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENpurpose of paying the indebtedness provided in tion provided may be used for that purpose. CUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF The name, address, business telephone numsaid Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are TRUST. ber and bar registration number of the Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale ©Public Trustees' Association hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the and other items allowed by law, and will issue to of Colorado Revised 1/2015 trust have been violated as follows: failure to NOTICE OF SALE indebtedness is: the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as pay principal and interest when due together provided by law. Legal Notice NO.: 0544-2017 with all other payments provided for in the evidThe current holder of the Evidence of Debt seLynn M. Janeway #15592 First Publication: 12/7/2017 ence of debt secured by the deed of trust and cured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 First Publication: 12/14/2017 other violations thereof. Last Publication: 1/4/2018 has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale Kelly Murdock #46915 Last Publication: 1/11/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. David R. Doughty #40042 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A Alison L Berry #34531 FIRST LIEN. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION Sheila J Finn #36637 IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, CRS §38-38-103 Eve M. Grina #43658 LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOLOT 106, VILLA DEL SOL, COUNTY OF 01/31/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0551-2017 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 TICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706EXTENDED; Also known by street and number as: highest and best bidder for cash, the said real with regard to the following described Deed of 9990 4999 EAST PEAKVIEW AVENUE, property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Trust: Attorney File # 17-016690 CENTENNIAL, CO 80121. IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in On October 16, 2017, the undersigned Public The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Deand is attempting to collect a debt. Any informaCONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENTrust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale mand relating to the Deed of Trust described betion provided may be used for that purpose. PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF and other items allowed by law, and will issue to low to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe TION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY TRUST. the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as records. ©Public Trustees' Association FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO provided by law. of Colorado Revised 1/2015 ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONNOTICE OF SALE Original Grantor(s) SUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU First Publication: 12/7/2017 Deborah A. Diver Legal Notice NO.: 0539-2017 (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMThe current holder of the Evidence of Debt seLast Publication: 1/4/2018 Original Beneficiary(ies) First Publication: 12/7/2017 cured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, PLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSName of Publication: Littleton Independent America's Mortgage, LLC Last Publication: 1/4/2018 has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale URE PROCESS. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Name of Publication: Littleton Independent as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Colorado Attorney General LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NODate of Deed of Trust 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION TICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE September 08, 2006 Denver, Colorado 80203 at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, CRS §38-38-103 PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE County of Recording (800) 222-4444 01/31/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0544-2017 EXTENDED; Arapahoe www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Recording Date of Deed of Trust Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A September 12, 2006 Federal Consumer Financial highest and best bidder for cash, the said real with regard to the following described Deed of LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE Recording Information (Reception No. Protection Bureau property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Trust: REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF and/or Book/Page No.) P.O. Box 4503 Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE B6131652 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in On October 4, 2017, the undersigned Public PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECOriginal Principal Amount (855) 411-2372 said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trustee caused the Notice of Election and TION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY $175,595.00 www.consumerfinance.gov Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale Demand relating to the Deed of Trust FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO Outstanding Principal Balance and other items allowed by law, and will issue to described below to be recorded in the County of ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CON$145,015.86 DATE: 10/16/2017 the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as Arapahoe records. SUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the provided by law. (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Original Grantor(s) PLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOShereby notified that the covenants of the deed of By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee First Publication: 12/7/2017 DOUGLASS A SPRINGER URE PROCESS. trust have been violated as follows: failure to Last Publication: 1/4/2018 AND JESSICA L SPRINGER pay principal and interest when due together The name, address, business telephone numName of Publication: Littleton Independent Original Beneficiary(ies) Colorado Attorney General with all other payments provided for in the evidber and bar registration number of the EDWARD JONES MORTGAGE, LLC 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor ence of debt secured by the deed of trust and attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Denver, Colorado 80203 other violations thereof. indebtedness is: LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOWELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. (800) 222-4444 TICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE Date of Deed of Trust www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A David A. Shore #19973 PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE October 17, 2012 FIRST LIEN. Janice Hofmann Clark #7264 EXTENDED; County of Recording Federal Consumer Financial Martin H. Shore #1800 Arapahoe Protection Bureau ALL OF LOT 9, EXCEPT THE EAST 2 FEET Stephen A Hall #38186 IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A Recording Date of Deed of Trust P.O. Box 4503 THEREOF, AND LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE Hellerstein and Shore PC 5347 S. Valentia Way, October 23, 2012 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 THE EAST 3 FEET OF LOT 10, BLOCK 4, REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF Suite 100, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303) Recording Information (Reception No. (855) 411-2372 KIMBLE-KROFT CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE 573-1080 and/or Book/Page No.) www.consumerfinance.gov PARK, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECAttorney File # 17-00319SH D2121184 COLORADO. TION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY Original Principal Amount DATE: 10/04/2017 FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector $216,000.00 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the Also known by street and number as: ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONand is attempting to collect a debt. Any informaOutstanding Principal Balance County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado 1230 East Bates Parkway, tion provided may be used for that purpose. SUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU $193,914.44 By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee Englewood, CO 80113. (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COM©Public Trustees' Association PLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSPursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are The name, address, business telephone numTHE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL of Colorado Revised 1/2015 URE PROCESS. hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of ber and bar registration number of the OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENtrust have been violated as follows: failure to attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the CUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF Legal Notice NO.: 0551-2017 Colorado Attorney General pay principal and interest when due together indebtedness is: TRUST. First Publication: 12/14/2017 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor with all other payments provided for in the evidDenver, Colorado 80203 Last Publication: 1/11/2018 ence of debt secured by the deed of trust and Lynn M. Janeway #15592 NOTICE OF SALE (800) 222-4444 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent other violations thereof. Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Kelly Murdock #46915 The current holder of the Evidence of Debt seTHE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A David R. Doughty #40042 cured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, Federal Consumer Financial FIRST LIEN. Alison L Berry #34531 has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale Protection Bureau Sheila J Finn #36637

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