Centennial Citizen 1223 by Colorado Community Media

FREE

DECEMBER 23, 2016

ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO

A publication of

GETTING READY FOR 2017: The new

year means a new chance for healthy living. P14

HAVE YOU HEARD?

Noise is down in the area surrounding Centennial Airport P6

VIRAL OUTBREAK: Norovirus closes Centennial school for a day P2

SONYA’S SAMPLER A look at events in the arts community P16

A NEW ERA: Today’s basketball players bring an eclectic set of skills to the court P25

THE BOTTOM LINE

‘I wish for people to feel comfortable with their neighbors across the street who might look, think, or even behave differently than them.’ State Sen. Linda Newell | Page 10 INSIDE

VOICES: PAGE 10 | LIFE: PAGE 14 | CALENDAR: PAGE 21 | SPORTS: PAGE 24

CentennialCitizen.net

VOLUME 16 | ISSUE 5

2 Centennial Citizen

December 23, 2016D

Virus outbreak closes Centennial school for a day Shepherd of the Hills Christian School reports about 20 percent of students and staff infected with norovirus BY STEPHANIE MASON SMASON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Shepherd of the Hills Christian School in Centennial was closed Dec. 14 due to an outbreak of suspected norovirus affecting students and teachers. Principal Lisa Jennings said about 20 percent of the 230 students and staff had the virus. The school was disinfected the day of the cancellation with a bleach solution and a specialized cleanser designed specifically to fight norovirus. The school reopened Dec. 15. “Due to our limited resources we were concerned we might not have the resources to staff the classes,” Jennings said. “It is just a nasty winter stomach bug …We don’t have an exact origin (of the virus). It’s not uncommon for little kids to have this or for it to pass through schools.” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists the most common norovirus symptoms as diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and stomach pain. The virus is highly contagious and symptoms develop within 12-48 hours. Recovery time is one to three days. According to Dr. Burnadette Albanese, a medical epidemiologist for the Tri-County Health Department, the pattern of illness and outbreak makes norovirus the likely illness, but it is not yet confirmed. Tri-County is investigating the outbreak at the school. In 2016, 27 confirmed or suspected norovirus out-

From our family to yours...

Shepherd of the Hills Christian School in Centennial was closed Dec. 14 due to a “widespread outbreak” of norovirus. STEPHANIE MASON

breaks have been recorded by Tri-County for all of Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties. Albanese suggested that infected students and staff should stay home until their symptoms are totally gone. She said that every surface touched by someone with norovirus should be immediately disinfected.

Shepherd of the Hills Christian School, 7691 S. University Blvd., has been educating kids ranging from 18-months-old to the eighth grade for 25 years. The school is a part of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church.

Happiest of Holidays!

Family Owned, Family Run • Colorado Company for Coloradans • 33 Years and Running • Award Winning • Residential and Commercial • Dedicated Friendly Staff

303.425.7531 | www.JKroofing.com

Calm After The Storm™ • No Creepy Door Knockers • Manufacturer Preferred • Insurance Preferred • Free Estimates • Claim Experts

Centennial Citizen 3

December 23, 2016

Give the Gift of Good Health! Hin tuodrary fyor

Have a Merry Christmas & a Happy New REAR!!

SINCE 1997

www.FitnessGallerySuperstore.com

before Delivery as! Christm

the BEST gift of all!

24 Months

Ask about our TRADE-IN program!

No Interest!

SIMPLY THE BEST SINCE 1981 Patented Heart Rate control on ALL TRUE PRODUCTS keeps you within TWO Beats of your desired heart rate without touching anything, Insuring a perfect workout every minute you are training!!

ELLIPTICALS RATED #1 IN Smoothness • Feel • Stability Heart Rate (Footprint - 3’x5’) Programming

Runners world top rated treadmills for over 20 years!!! #1 in Quietness

True® ES900, ES700 Recumbent Bikes

ES-700 10 True® Elliptical Models 16-27” Stride Adjustment

#1 in Smoothness #1 in Softness #1 in Stability #1 in Heart Rate True® #1 in Warranty PS800 Treadmills

Months

Financing*

or discounts up to $700* MSRP

*OAC on approved credit purchases over $1500

Months

Months Financing*

or discounts up to $600* MSRP *OAC on approved credit purchases over $1500

Come see and tryout the “WORLD’S FINEST FITNESS EQUIPMENT” Best Seller!

Over 225 Strength Products

Commerical Quality for the Home Tuff Stuff® STX 550 Multi-functional Home Gym

Months

0%cing*

Finan

or discounts up to $700* MSRP *OAC on approved credit purchases over $1500

*MOST ADVANCED TOUCH SCREEN CONSOLE ON THE MARKET *BLUETOOTH WIRELESS PERSONAL WORKOUT DATA TRANSFER TO MOST ANY DEVICE *SAVE UP TO 7 PERSONAL FAMILY PROFILES (STORE AND TRACK ALL YOUR WORKOUT STATS) *30 YEAR WARRANTY 4 HP MOTOR!! *10 YEAR WARRANTY ON ALL PARTS *3 YEAR LABOR WARRANTY WHEN INSTALLED BY OUR CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS *350LB HEAVY FRAME - STURDIEST NO VIBRATION TREADMILL ON THE MARKET! *PATENTED ORTHOPEDIC BELT *18% SHOCK ABSORPTION

Tuff Stuff CDP 300 Complete, Functional Trainer (4’x4’ Footprint)

Since 1971

or discounts up to $700* MSRP

BEST !! R SELLE

*OAC on approved credit purchases over $1500

POWER BLOCKS

World’s most popular adjustable dumbbells SAVE SPACE AND $$$

Months

0%cing*

Finan

Tuff Stuff® CSM 725WS Free Weights Smith Ensemble

Includes adjustable bench Months

BRING IN THIS AD FOR AN EXTRA DISCOUNT!

303-730-3030

Financing*

EVERYTHING IS ON SALE!!!

SOUTH SHOWROOM

or discounts up to $1000* MSRP

*OAC on approved credit purchases over $1500

Accessories: Rubber Floors, Fit Balls, Medicine Balls, Stretch Bands, Kettle Bells & Free Weights

Hours: Colorado’s Largest Showroom MonThurs 9-7, Fri & Sat 9-6, Sun 5220 N. Broadway ST. 11-5

2690 E. Countyline Rd. Suite Q Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 Colo Blvd. NE Corner of C-470 & University

or discounts up to $2200* MSRP

*OAC on approved credit purchases over $1500

Highlands Ranch/Littleton’s Largest Showroom

g Financin

Frank Trulaske, founder and CEO of TRUE Fitness, has always promoted the same guiding principle of delivering superior products, service and support for our customers, over the last 35 years. This same philosophy has led us to be the global leader in premium cardio equipment for both the commercial and residential markets. Today, our goal as a company is not to sell the most cardio products in the world, but to deliver the world’s best premium equipment for our customer’s health and fitness solutions.

TREADMILLS RATED

RECUMBENT BIKES

ng Comin!! o So

NORTH SHOWROOM

303-308-1100 Denver, CO 80216

1 Block South of Grizzly Rose on I-25 Frontage Road

4 Centennial Citizen

December 23, 2016D

T HIS S EASON & A NY S EASON

Life

Aurora facility under construction has had huge cost overruns

BY DAN ELLIOTT ASSOCIATED PRESS

Home r Us M a ke Yo u r

for New

Residents $2500 SAVINGS plus

$500

toward your moving expenses

OR foar Holiday

Getaway

from $175/day (furnished suite; all-inclusive care)

For the Senior:

FBI may probe claims that VA lied about hospital costs

The Justice Department is considering whether to investigate allegations that Department of Veterans Affairs executives lied to Congress to conceal massive cost overruns at a $1.7 billion VA hospital under construction in Aurora. The FBI’s Washington field office is reviewing the allegations, the Justice Department said in a letter to Congress. The letter was dated Dec. 9 and made public Dec. 13. The FBI is part of the Justice Department. Lawmakers accuse VA executives of lying when they testified before the House Veterans Affairs Committee in 2013 and 2014 about the cost of the hospital in Aurora. The current projected price tag is nearly triple the 2014 estimate. The VA declined to comment on the lawmakers’ allegations. In a written statement, the department said it has already acknowledged mistakes on the project and made changes to its construction practices. Coffman A bipartisan group of 21 lawmakers on the Veterans Affairs Committee asked for an investigation in September. The request came after the VA’s internal watchdog office said Glenn Haggstrom, formerly the department’s top official in charge of construction projects, knew the hospital cost was soaring but didn’t tell Congress.

For the Caregiver:

FREE Massage $250 VISA Gift Card FREE Styling & Manicure

LPS school board member to lead statewide organization STAFF REPORT

by MORNINGSTAR MorningStarSeniorLiving.com If you move in by January 31

303.805.0818

The lawmakers also asked the Justice Department to look into congressional testimony by Stella Fiotes, director of the VA’s Office of Construction and Facilities Management. Haggstrom and Fiotes told the committee that no cost overruns w were expected and that the project W would be finished at or near its a budget of about $604 million, accord- a ing to transcribed excerpts from the — committee. w Haggstrom retired in 2015, one day after he was questioned by VA t officials about what went wrong, department officials have said. t Veterans Affairs Committee chair- s man Jeff Miller, R-Fla., said the Jus- i tice Department should investigate p the two officials’ testimony. H “This case is a slam dunk, and M it’s imperative for Department of c Justice officials to ensure justice d is served,” Miller said in a written m statement. e “It is an absolute fact that numerous VA officials repeatedly misled t Congress regarding cost overruns,” B he said. r Rep. Mike Coffman, R-Colo., a f member of the committee, also said the FBI should investigate. r “If they don’t, and there are no f consequences for federal officials c of the executive branch to lie when h they’re under oath, then Congress e simply cannot exercise its overo sight,” he said. f Investigations into the hospital n project have said mismanagement, m delays and lax oversight by the a VA added hundreds of millions of dollars to the cost and delayed it by g years. s Construction on the 184-bed facility is expected to be done in Janui ary 2018. It will replace an aging, I overcrowded facility still in use in R Denver. m

18900 Mainstreet

WarrenGully

Carrie WarrenGully, vice president of the Littleton Public Schools Board of Directors, has taken over as president of the Colorado Association of School Boards. Warren-Gully assumed her new role on Dec. 11 at the

CASB annual conference. She will lead the 22-member CASB Board of Directors. She takes over from Julie Marie Shepherd Macklin of Aurora Public Schools. Warren-Gully was elected to the LPS Board of Education in 2013. “We are so proud of Carrie, CASB is fortunate to have her as their leader,” LPS Superintendent Brian Ewert said in a statement. “She is an outstanding advocate for LPS and for all of Colorado’s public school districts.”

t — B

Centennial Citizen 5

December 23, 2016

Community rallies for veteran in Walmart parking lot Post on Facebook sparks compassion, outpouring of support BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITY

About two weeks ago, David Brown was living in his RV parked out front of Walmart in Highlands Ranch. Brown, an Army veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, was down on his luck — he had few belongings and his heat wasn’t working. Because of one Facebook post, all of that changed. “I just wanted him to have a little traffic visiting him — to experience some extra kindness so he knows he is loved,” said Emily Adams, who posted about Brown’s situation on a Highlands Ranch page called Word of Mouth, on which the community posts comments, questions and recommendations. “What I was expecting is that maybe a couple of people had some extra blankets.” Adams, who spent 10 years in the Active Guard Reserve, served in Iraq with Brown, who fought in combat. The two reconnected through a Facebook group for veterans a couple of years ago. Within two days of Adams’ post, residents gifted Brown a new generator for his RV, a space heater, food, warm clothing and blankets. One resident helped Brown set up a P.O. box. Another helped him fix the broken headlight on his RV. Someone reserved a hotel for Brown and his girlfriend for two nights. And a GoFundMe page raised more than $5,000 for Brown to find an apartment. Michelle Morley, who donated the generator, said she contributed because she simply likes helping people. “It makes me feel good. I know what it’s like to be in a bad spot because I’ve had some myself,” the Highlands Ranch resident said. “And it’s Christmas. And it’s really cold.” Brown found a deeper meaning to the gifts. “The materials aren’t as big of a thing as what I’ve seen from people — the compassion and caring,” said Brown, a tall and slender 41-year-old.

David Brown, 41, stands outside of his RV that is parked in front of Walmart off Business Center Drive in Highlands Ranch. Within days of a social-media post about Brown’s situation, the community rallied to help and support Brown, a veteran. ALEX DEWIND

THE BIGGER PICTURE Nationally, approximately 16 percent of homeless populations are veterans, according to the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless. In metro Denver, 11.5 percent of the homeless population has served in the military. The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans attributes homelessness of veterans to a shortage of affordable housing, livable income and access to health care. Other factors include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance abuse and a lack of family and social support networks, the organization says.

“As a Marine Corps combat veteran, I know the sacrifices our veterans have made to keep our country safe,” Coffman said in an email correspondence. “We owe it to them to keep our promise, and make sure that every veteran has access to the services that they need and deserve.”

Brown, a Colorado native, spent 10 years in the service and has been out for six years. He spent some time in Pennsylvania before moving back to Denver a couple of years ago to look for work. He recently picked up shifts at Walmart through Labor Finders,

a staffing company for commercial, industrial and construction jobs. His girlfriend is also employed at Walmart, he said, which is why they are able to overnight park in the store’s parking lot. Brown, who said he suffers from

$10 Off

www.eastmoon6.com

With Purchase of $50 (Pre Tax)

Free Delivery! 8162 S. Holly St. Centennial, CO 80122

303-779-9999

(Holly St. & County Line Rd. near King Soopers)

Open 7 Days a Week

Mon.-Sat. 11 am - 9:30 pm • Sun. 12 pm - 9:30 pm

Not valid with any other offers. Dine In Only • Offer expires 12/31/16

S. Holly St.

Dine-In – Take Out – Deliver We cater all events

Mike Coffman, U.S. representative for Colorado’s 6th Congressional District, which includes Highlands Ranch, Centennial, Littleton and Aurora, is a Marine Corps combat veteran. On Dec. 2, his Fairness for Veterans Act — a measure that is part of his initiatives to provide veterans with better access to mental health services — was added to the final version of the FY17 National Defense Authorization Act.

East Moon

King Soopers

E. County Line Rd.

Aprende inglés y habla con más confianza en las clases de inglés para el éxito financiero comenzando en Enero en El Centro de Recursos para Inmigrantes en la biblioteca Bemis.

También ofrecemos clases de ciudadanía La inscripción para invierno: 17 y 18 de Enero 10 am – 12pm Primera Clase: 23 de enero Duración del curso: 14 semanas El costo de las clases es $40

PTSD, said he is still adjusting to life out of the service. “The way of life is completely different,” he said. “There is a structured framework in the military. You have to figure out the framework yourself here.” On a recent windy day, he commented on the bustle of sounds — cars passing by, leaves rustling. “Every little movement in some way, shape or form triggers me,” he said. Following the outpouring of support, Brown said he felt overwhelmed and anxious, but more than anything “extremely grateful.” Brown hopes his situation helps other struggling veterans. “There is hope,” he said. “We as people need to do what’s right and take care of each other.” Adams has similar feelings. “The war that they fight when they get home is worse than the one they fight over there,” she said. “We can’t be dormant and complacent in our efforts to recognize that he is one of thousands that need help every day.”

Learn English and speak with greater confidence at the Littleton Immigrant Resources Center’s ESL for Financial Success class starting this January in Bemis Library.

We also offer citizenship classes Winter Registration: January 17 and 18 10am - 12pm First Class: January 23 Course Length: 14 weeks The cost of the class is $40

303-734-8411 • ebisbey@littletongov.org 6014 S. Datura Street, Littleton, Colorado 80120 www.littletonimmigrants.org

6 Centennial Citizen

December 23, 2016D

Study: Smaller noise footprint for Centennial Airport Improved technology helps reduce the number of people impacted BY STEPHANIE MASON SMASON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A year-long study by Centennial Airport — the second busiest general-aviation airport in the United States— shows a significantly reduced noise footprint in the surrounding area. The study, which forms the basis of the airport’s recently completed Noise Exposure Map draft, shows the boundaries of areas affected by planes taking off and landing has shrunk by 960 acres and no longer includes any homes. In 2008, the last time the noise exposure map was updated, the area included 1,300 homes. Centennial Airport attributes the reduced noise primarily to the improvement of aircraft design and technology, the elimination of outdated jet engines and the improvement of GPS for better route mapping, said Aaron Repp, Centennial Airport noise and environmental specialist. Airport officials wanted to update the map to identify noise-sensitive areas for potential homeowners, developers, hospitals, libraries and other establishments that might want to locate nearby. “Part of this is the noise exposure, but another part is the land use around the area and making sure there is compatible land use,” said Mike Fronapfel, Centennial Airport director of planning and development. “We want to provide the cities and counties with as much information as possible to make the right decisions for their residents.” About the study Centennial Airport straddles Arapahoe and Douglas counties just east of I-25, south of Arapahoe Road and north of E-470. Among generalaviation facilities, only Deer Valley Airport in Phoenix is busier than Centennial, which averages more than 800 take-offs and landings a day. The study focused on the airport’s influence area, which extends from Yosemite Street on the west, Parker Road on the east, Belleview Avenue on the north and RidgeGate Parkway to the south. It looked at data between Oct. 1, 2014 and Sept. 30, 2015. Fronapfel said the operational data was gathered from a noise and operations monitoring system and then put into a modeling program to create the contours, or the footprint of the noise-affected area. The model used to create the contours, which essentially visualizes aircraft noise, records the different types of aircraft flown throughout the year and takes into account factors such as topography. SEE AIRPORT, P7

Easily assembled, Centennial Airport’s portable noise monitoring system can be on site and online, delivering data to the system, within 30 minutes. PHOTOS BY DEBORAH SMITH

MOST NOISE COMPLAINTS COME FROM THE SAME PEOPLE The number of households complaining about airport noise has been on the decline since 2014, the year the airport made its complaint system available online, airport officials said. Through the first 11 months of this year, complaints have been received from 258 households. In 2015, there were 281 households that complained, and the year before, there were 307. At the same time, the number of complaints has risen. The airport has received 9,690 complaints through the first 11 months of this year. That’s up from 6,636 for all of 2015 and 2,956 in 2014. What those numbers do not show is that the vast majority of complaints are coming from only a handful of addresses.

More than two-thirds — or 6,725 — of all noise complaints this year have come from one household in Highlands Ranch, according to the Centennial Airport Monthly Noise Report. The airport has conducted noise measurements near the resident’s home in eastern Highlands Ranch and determined that there are not high levels of aircraft noise in the area, said Mike Fronapfel, director of planning and development for the airport. Five households have accounted for 7,925 complaints — or about 80 percent — this year. Last year, the top five complaining households were responsible for 4,748 complaints, or about 72 percent.

CENTENNIAL AIRPORT, BY THE NUMBERS

$1.39 300,000

billion — Economic impact generated each year

-plus — Takeoffs and landings each year

7,200 $33

— Full- and part-time jobs generated

million — Estimated amount paid in taxes each year to local municipal and county partners Source: Centennial Airport

Cemtennial Airport noise specialist Aaron Repp uses threedimensional noise modeling to assist homeowners and developers looking to reside or build near the airport.

Centennial Citizen 7

December 23, 2016

AIRPORT FROM PAGE 6

The noise exposure measurements are not stagnant. Similar to the amount of traffic on I-25, they shrink or expand depending on operational volume and the direction of traffic. “What is important to understand is that this is just a snapshot,” Fronapfel said. “This is a static image of a year-long collection of what the operational noise is around the airport.” The map, which is awaiting final approval by the Federal Aviation Administration, projects existing sound conditions for the next five years. Map beneficial to development The Heritage Hills neighborhood near I-25 and Lincoln Avenue in Lone Tree, about eight miles from the airport, is one of the residential areas no longer included in the noise exposure area, according to the draft. Homeowner association president Pam Ladnier said she has not received any formal complaints about the airport from residents in her three years as president. The noise map shows that a Holiday Inn and Suite, scheduled to open in late December at 6638 S. Nome Court in Centennial, is the only noise-sensitive establishment in the defined area of aircraft noise. The hotel is two miles from the airport. According to Tony Sprouse, the hotel’s director of sales and market-

MORE INFORMATION To read the full report, go to www.centennial airport.com. Under the “Noise Map Update” drop-down menu, click “NEM Documents and Comment” where the Noise Exposure Map Update draft will be available in three parts. ing, the hotel worked with the airport to ensure noise would not be an issue. Windows are triple-paned and the building has extra insulation. “Of course, we did not want irritated guests giving us noise complaints,” Sprouse said. “I really don’t think it will be an issue. It was a concern to me at first, but after being in the building, it really isn’t. (The hotel planners) took the right precautions and did the right construction to alleviate that noise. Derek Holcomb, Centennial’s deputy director of community development, said the city is excited about using the map to help determine future development. Jeff Holwell, Lone Tree’s director of economic development, echoed Holcomb and noted that developers interested in the east side of Lone Tree have been working with the airport for years. “In the very big picture, the presence of Centennial Airport is a great economic asset to the community,” Holwell said. “That is an asset that we are very excited about and protective of. We want to be a partner to the airport and the influence area they have.”

SANTA’S FLIGHT ACADEMY Needs Heroes

ST MONTH FREE!

CONVENIENT LOCATION:

EXCELLENT LITTLETON LOCATION!

FIRST MONTH FREE* D STORAGE MADE SUPER EASY Space Storage® is the industry leader.

ludes:

Come see why more and more customers are acility picking us as the safe and easy choice.

520 or visit extraspace.com

Reserve online at extraspace.com or call 1-888-STORAGE

XTRASPACE.COM OR CALL 1-888-STORAGE!

Use the personalized badge to help Santa and his elves unlock the magic of Santa’s sleigh.

Enjoy a visit with Santa as an official member of his flight crew.

Littleton – Southpark Way Littleton, CO (877) 80120889-7520 New Customer: Current Customer: (303) 519-4435 New Customer: (877) 889-7520

Current Customer: (303) 519-4435

LVD .

S. BROADWAY

LL B WE S. LO

85 W. M IN

Save time by pre-registering with the Cherry Creek Shopping Center app or by visiting shopcherrycreek.com

E. BELLEVIEW AVE.

88 W. LITTLETON BLVD. W. BOWLES AVE.

Locally sponsored by:

E. DRY CREEK RD.

ERA

L AV

117

470

*Some restrictions may apply. Offer is based on unit availability on new rentals by new customers only. This offer is only valid with presentation of this coupon upon rental. Offer is available at participating locations. Offer excludes applicable administration and insurance fees. Not valid with any discount offers. Offer has no cash value. Features vary by location. Void where prohibited. See manager for details. ©2016 Extra Space Storage LLC. Offer expires 12/31/16.

Visit Cherry Creek to register your child for Santa’s elite flight crew and receive a personalized badge.

8000 Southpark Way Littleton, CO 80120Way 8000 Southpark

anceYour experience includes:

ꔷ New state-of-the-art facility ꔷ Climate control ꔷ 24 hour video surveillance nformation require ꔷ Wide or drive aislesassistance

S. UNIVERSITY BLVD.

e your belongings in an ultra-friendly, SUPER-ADVANCED STORAGE , Extra Space Storage® is the industry e standards of self storageEASY with clean, MADE SUPER ech operations. Come see why When you want to store yourmore belongings in an e picking us as the worry-free safe and easy choice. Extra ultra-friendly, environment,

Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind interactive Santa experience now through December 24.

3000 East First Avenue, Denver, CO 80206 shopcherrycreek.com

8 Centennial Citizen

December 23, 2016D

NEWS IN A HURRY Free New Year’s rides New Year’s Eve partiers can find a free ride on all regularly scheduled Regional Transportation District trains and buses, as well as Access-aRide and SkyRide services. Free service will run from 7 p.m. on Dec. 31 to 7 a.m. on Jan. 1. RTD is partnering with Coors Light and Coors

Distributing Company to offer the rides. Due to fireworks displays, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. there will be no service on D,F and H rail lines between the Theatre District/Convention Center and the 18th and California stations, as well as limited MallRide service on the 16th Street Mall.

Assessor chosen The Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners has appointed Chief Deputy Assessor Marcus Scott to replace retiring County Assessor Corbin Sakdol. Sakdol is retiring on Jan. 6, with two years remaining on his term. Scott has served as chief

deputy assessor since 2013 and has a background in commercial real estate appraisal. Music students selected Students from all three Littleton Public Schools high schools have been selected to join prestigious music groups.

The all-state choir will feature 13 students from Littleton and Heritage high schools; the all-state jazz choir one LHS student; and the all-state orchestra eight students from LHS, HHS and Arapahoe High School. The Colorado State University Honor Band will also feature six students from the district.

WHAT'S HAPPENING NEAR YOU? Want to know what news is happening in your area and the areas around you? Visit our website at ColoradoCommunityMedia.com.

Real Estate +2.8% MLS CO-OP *Call For Details

SELL $995

* Free Market Analysis * Sign & Lockbox * MLS Placement * No Upfront Fees * Internet Exposure

BEST OF T H E B E ST

R E A L T O R

Charles’ Realty

720-560-1999

FULL SERVICE BROKERAGE 17 YEARS!

PLACE YOUR AD TODAY!

303-566-4091

Cemetery Lots Crown Hill Lakewood 2 lots side by side $7600 (current cemetery price for similar lots is $15,200) 720-227-1642

RENTALS Office Rent/Lease VARIOUS OFFICES 100-2,311 sq.ft. Rents from $200-$1750/month. Full service. 405-409 S Wilcox

Castle Rock

Wasson Properties 719-520-1730

$50 A WEEK!

call, text, or e-mail

Reserve space 303-566-4091

91SUGARSTONE@GMAIL.COM

Conveniently located near Dry Creek & I-25 in Panorama Park, there are currently two suites available for lease. Suite 100 consists of 2,661 sq. ft. and Suite 110 consists of 2,000 sq. ft. Both can be combined for 4,661 sq. ft. Abundant parking, mountain views and monument signage. For lease at $19.00-$20.00 SF. Call Lee Groom for information. Fuller Real Estate, 5300 DTC Pkwy., #100 Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111

Run a 2 column x 2” ad in two counties Adams & Jefferson or Arapahoe & Douglas counties

Prime SE Office Space 9055 E. Mineral Circle

www.FullerRE.com (303) 534-4822

Please Recycle this Publication when Finished

For Local News, Anytime of the Day Visit ColoradoCommunityMedia.com

ColoradoCommunityMedia.com

P O W E R E D

B Y

Centennial Citizen 9

6December 23, 2016

EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF

hile life in Downtown Denver is special year round, the holiday season is straight out of a storybook, with blue skies, fluffy snow, great food, fun shopping, twinkling lights and fireworks! The Downtown Denver Partnership and Downtown Denver Business Improvement District invite you to experience the magic of Winter in the City during a spectacular series of signature events and activities.

Visit downtowndenver.com to discover more.

Eat!

Shop!

Play!

Stay!

Denver Pavilions Holiday Carousel December 9 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 23 Denver Pavilions, 16th & Glenarm denverpavilions.com

Denver Christkindl Market Through December 23 Skyline Park, 16th & Arapahoe denverchristkindlmarket.com

Southwest Rink at Skyline Park Open daily through February 14 Skyline Park, 16th & Arapahoe southwestrink.com

View our complete calendar of holiday happenings at downtowndenver.com

10 Centennial Citizen

LOCAL

December 23, 2016D

VOICES

Gift of you may be the very best present you can offer in this holiday season WINNING WORDS

Michael Norton

ere we are again at that time of year where most of our shopping is finished and we are gathering with family and friends to celebrate the holidays. We exchange and open gifts that have been carefully wrapped, and in some cases like mine, not so carefully or artistically wrapped. Many times we receive a gift that we really wanted or needed, and sometimes we receive a gift that someone else thought we wanted or needed. And there is really nothing like the feeling of knowing that you have just been re-gifted or you are already planning how you will re-gift the same gift to someone else. And if re-gifting is not your thing, there is always the gift receipt and you can exchange the gift

for something that may be more appropriate for you or at least in your right size. There is a gift that can be given, will more than likely never be re-gifted or exchanged, and is probably more appreciated than any storebought gift that can be purchased, and that is the gift of you. The gift of you can be given in so many ways and it can also be a gift that keeps on giving once you start. A friend of mine shared a story with me about a time when he was really short on money and his employment was in jeopardy due to a pending reorganization within his company. He wasn’t sure he would have his job or any job come January. He has a very loving and giving heart and Christmas has always been special

to him as a season to not only honor God, but to honor his friends and family with unique gifts that he would find for each person. With funds being low and a less than certain future in front of him, he decided to find ways to give himself to others. I know many of you already do this and many of you give homemade gifts and cards. Some of you give gifts and give the gift of yourself also. But for those of you who haven’t tried it before I would encourage you to give it a try and watch as your own gratitude bucket begins to overflow. Giving of our time, giving of our talents, SEE NORTON, P13

No-show shows us that showman is no show-off

Dear Santa, here’s a slightly modified list

GUEST COLUMN

Linda Newell

went back to see what I wrote Santa last year, and ironically, my wishes have hardly changed. So, I’ve modified them a bit, but still looking for these to become a reality everywhere. Am I asking too much? As some Coloradans have recently experienced hate speech, property damage or even physical assault, I’ve been hearing from constituents in quite a different way lately. Many have been desper-

A publication of

9137 Ridgeline Blvd., Suite 210 Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 Phone: 303-566-4100 Web: CentennialCitizen.net To subscribe call 303-566-4100

ate voices of people not knowing where to turn for solace; looking for a touch of compassion somewhere that might help them sleep a little better at night. With this in mind, I thought I’d write a letter to Santa, expressing the wishes of the voices I’ve heard. Dear Santa, I’m writing to you today with the faith in something bigger than SEE NEWELL, P12

ow I know the rest of the story. Most of it. Bob Dylan didn’t go to Stockholm, Sweden, to accept the Nobel Prize QUIET LiteraDESPERATION in ture. Singersongwriter Patti Smith attended on his behalf, and sang “A Hard Rain’s A- Gonna Fall.” She sang Craig Marshall it twice, Smith because she blanked out the first time. “I apologize. I’m sorry, I’m so nervous,” she said. Smith made it through the second time around, moving many to tears. I thought that she was a good choice, and I would like to know how it was made. Some might have wanted Joan Baez, once Dylan’s girlfriend, who wrote “Diamonds and Rust,” about him and them. I once vowed never to be involved with a singer-songwriter, because I knew that I might turn into the subject of

JERRY HEALEY President

ERIN ADDENBROOKE Majors/Classified Manager

jhealey@coloradocommunitymedia.com

eaddenbrooke@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Columnist opinions are not necessarily those of the Citizen.

dbrandt@coloradocommunitymedia.com

We welcome letters to the editor. Please Include your full name, address and the best number to reach you by telephone.

abrooks@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Email letters to letters@coloradocommunitymedia.com

efranks@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Deadline Fri. 5 p.m. for the following week’s paper.

ANN MACARI HEALEY Executive Editor ahealey@coloradocommunitymedia.com

CHRIS ROTAR Editor crotar@coloradocommunitymedia.com

STEPHANIE MASON Community Editor smason@coloradocommunitymedia.com

DAWN BRANDT Marketing Consultant AUDREY BROOKS Business Manager

ERIN FRANKS Production Manager

LINDSAY NICOLETTI Operations/ Circulation Manager

lnicoletti@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Columnists & Guest Commentaries

a song after the fall. The same goes for dating photographers. They can ruin your life afterwards, with what are called “revenge” photos. In my case, it would be me and Smitty, in the bathtub with our toys. I suggest you pass this information down to your children. George Will of the Washington Post Writers Group wrote a ping-pong piece about Dylan. It kept going back and forth. I couldn’t figure out if he was in favor of the award being awarded to Dylan or not. But, typically, it was thought-provoking stuff. There is some kind of awards ceremony going on every week. I avoid all of them. Do your job and do it well. You don’t need something else on the shelf to dust. Andrew Ferguson of the Weekly Standard said, “Dylan has proved two propositions that seemed increasingly unlikely in the age of media saturation: You can shun publicity and still be hugely famous, and you can be hugely famous and not be obnoxious about it.” SEE SMITH, P13

Centennial Citizen A legal newspaper of general circulation in Centennial, Colorado, the Citizen is published weekly on Friday by Colorado Community Media, 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Suite 210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129. Send address change to: 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Suite 210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

Centennial Citizen 11

December 23, 2016

Year-end planning can play a part in reducing tax burden FINANCIAL STRATEGIES

any taxpayers are still getting used to the tax law changes from 2013. Tax brackets are rising slightly for 2016, indexed up 0.4 percent. Medicare tax has a 0.9 percent kicker on incomes over $250,000 and Patricia Kummer those in the highest brackets get to pay an extra 3.8 percent on investment returns. All in all, taxes have been on the rise. Therefore it is important to take every advantage to reduce your tax bill for 2016. Here are a few lastminute things you can do that will help reduce your tax liability. Consider funding an IRA account. Most employees who have a 401(k) plan have forgotten they might also be eligible for an IRA as well. If you are married filing jointly and only one spouse has a 401(k) plan, the other spouse may be eligible for a $5,500 deduction or $6,500 if over the age of 50. Check the IRS limits for adjusted gross incomes that range from $184,000 to $194,000. Those with two qualified employer plans with

incomes under $98,000 can both write off the full contribution. This may be enough to reduce other factors, such as eligibility for the education tax credits. It is not a good idea to over-fund an IRA where you don’t get the tax deduction. There is no reason to be subject to IRS restrictions when there is no deduction on after-tax deposits. Consider funding a Roth IRA instead. Self-employed individuals may be eligible for a SEP (Simplified Employee Pension). These limits can be substantially higher than an IRA based on business or consulting income. Most plans allow for deductible contributions similar to 401(k) limits — which for 2016 are $18,000 with an over-age-50 catch-up provision of another $6,000. For higher-income earners, you may also be eligible for a profit-sharing contribution up to 25 percent of your business profit up to $59,000, depending on your business structure. It is crucial to get with your tax or financial advisor immediately to see what plans and limits you are eligible for. Consider maximizing your health savings accounts for the year if they have not already been funded. You

NEWELL

peace, Santa. A community of civility where people can walk down the street, into work or school, without fear; where people feel safe enough not to feel the need to own a weapon. Where spouses and partners stop to think and pause before striking out in violence against the other and where parents pause to calm themselves and think rationally before harming their child. I wish for all of us to be able to walk into our workplace, school, health clinic, or church knowing it is safe and peaceful. Maybe if we all remembered the basics of how to play well together on the playground. Or the values in our faiths — to love and care for our neighbors. 4. Oh, and Santa, after my term ends next month, some steady work, please? So, Santa, can we see these wishes this year? Any year? Are we ready to be more conscious with our choices in every day, every moment? May we all live with more empathy, respect, and peace. Grateful to serve … with compassion.

FROM PAGE 10

us, jollier than us, and more hopeful than us. So if that’s true … 1. I wish for compassion — for every person, young and old, family member, friend, co-worker, Twitter follower, Facebook friend, or minister to speak only kind words to one another. I’m not saying we can’t be honest, but if we all could tap into our empathy first before lashing out or reacting in judgment? Can you imagine what just a little more kindness would look like when we’re in line at the grocery store, the copier, or the traffic light? 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? 2. I wish for people to feel comfortable with their neighbors across the street who might look, think, or even behave differently than them. And that those differences wouldn’t stop them from waving hello on the way to work or the mailbox. Knowing that we all have the freedom and opportunity to live our own lives taking care of our families and ourselves, respectfully. Believing in the good of others rather than the fear. 3. I wish for peace … yes, I ask for

Linda Newell is the state senator of Senate District 26; Littleton, Englewood, Sheridan, Cherry Hills Village, Greenwood Village, west Centennial and parts of Aurora. She can be reached at 303-886-4846 or Linda. newell.senate@gmail.com.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU If you would like to share your opinion, visit our website at www.coloradocommunitymedia.com or write a letter to the editor. Include your name, full address and the best telephone number to contact you. Send letters to letters@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

may be eligible if you had a highdeductible health-insurance plan starting no later than Dec. 1. An individual can contribute a taxdeductible amount of $3,350 with a $1,000 catch-up provision for anyone over age 55 by Dec. 31. Households with one spouse on family coverage can contribute $6,750 plus the catchup for over age 55. The penalty for not having health insurance increased this year to $695 per person or 2 percent of income. You can apply during open enrollment this month to avoid this penalty in 2017 as well. You can fund college savings plans that are eligible for the state income tax deduction for children or grandchildren through www.collegeinvest. org. If you pay quarterly estimated tax payments, consider paying your fourth-quarter state taxes before yearend. Then you will be able to deduct it

on your Schedule A next April. To help reduce unwanted taxable investment income, meet with your financial advisor for tax loss harvesting and to structure your investments to be tax-efficient. After all, the goal is to keep more of your hard-earned dollars working for you. Plan to take advantage of every deduction you are eligible for and make estimated tax payments on time. Then you won’t have to pay any more than necessary. Patricia Kummer has been an independent Certified Financial Planner for 30 years and is president of Kummer Financial Strategies Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor in Highlands Ranch. Kummer Financial is a six-year 5280 Top Advisor. Please visit www.kummerfinancial.com for more information. Any material discussed is meant for informational purposes only and not a substitute for individual advice.

In Loving Memory Place an Obituary for Your Loved One. Private 303-566-4100 Obituaries@ColoradoCommunityMedia.com

Funeral Homes Visit: www.memoriams.com

12 Centennial Citizen

December 23, 2016D

job board DI LYSIS PATIENT CARE IS OUR PRIORITY

American Renal Associates, a national provider of quality dialysis services with the highest retention rate in the industry, is accepting applications for the following position in Parker, CO:

CLINIC MANAGER/ REGISTERED NURSE

Top salary and benefits package will be offered to a qualified and experienced dialysis manager to oversee the clinical, regulatory, and operational functions of our outpatient facility. The qualified candidate must be organized and able to work independently. Must possess solid management and computer skills, as well as financial experience. BSN is preferred. Minimum of 12 months experience in nursing, and additional 6 additional months experience with ESRD patient care required. Current CO RN license required. Why Choose American Renal Associates: • We do not cap salaries • Annual raises significantly above industry average • American Renal Associates recognizes your most recent dialysis experience in calculating your paid time off accrual meaning no loss of vacation time for longevity • Starting salaries for experienced staff above the industry average We offer competitive salaries, plus excellent health, life, and disability benefits, as well as a generous paid time off policy that recognizes your most recent direct dialysis experience. Please email resume and cover letter to: Deirdre Toenjes E-mail: dtoenjes@americanrenal.com Fax: 978-232-8124 EOE/DFWP. All inquiries will be held in strict confidence.

Visit us online:

GET THE JOB THAT GETS YOUR LIFESTYLE . CROSSMARK.com/ca reers

-814-1469 for details.

Contact Rickey Broadway at 469

www.americanrenal.com

Coming Soon!

Dahl CangstlSuepplieRsock

NOW HIRING

Are you Energetic , Friendly and De pendable? Do you enjoy a Fa st Paced Environm ent? Do youm 2x= 3.75" wancolorado t outstanding be nefits including: Tuition assist ance, InsuCOLOR ra and online included nce, P Uniforms, Mea ai d Time Off, 401K ls, Discount P , rogram AND OPEN INT MORE?

ERVIEWS - M on, 10950 S. Park Wed & Sat 9-11AM Come in or a er Rd. pply online www.mcdon ald’s.com/ca reers

Plumbi Showroom and Kitchen/Bath

Positions Available: •Inside Sales/CSR •Counter Sales g Agent •Stocking/Receivin •Driver

•Warehouse er •Showroom Manag tant ul ns •Showroom Co

hajoca.com/caree

tely held company d by Hajoca, a priva ase rch pu y held s wa hl In 1992 Da tion’s largest privatel Corporation is the na a trial us joc ind Ha . g, 58 nin 18 itio in founded ating and air-cond he , ing mb plu of al, r supplies for residenti wholesale distributo pool and waterworks construction. pipes-valves-fittings, ctu l and infrastru re commercial, industria

Centennial Citizen 13

6December 23, 2016

SMITH FROM PAGE 10

Someone send those thoughts to the president-elect, who will not be named by name in this column for the next four years. Approbation is very meaningful. It can be simple, and it can be kept simple. From a pat on the back from a father to a daughter, to someone sending me a note complimenting a column, to having stretches of highways named after you. There is a temptation to take it further. I think Taylor Swift should

be cut off. No more awards. Remember when Marlon Brandon refused to accept an Academy Award, and Sacheen Littlefeather, who later appeared nude in Playboy, accepted on his behalf ? The sanctity of the awards ceremony appeared to be breached. Trying to decide who acted better in disparate films seems like a breach of artistry. But we love our trophies. On Dec. 1, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, a woman boarded a bus. (I still don’t understand Alabama.) She was arrested for not giving up her seat in the “colored section” to a white passenger. There are stretches of high-

NORTON

ways named after Rosa Parks. She received the Congressional Gold Medal. She has been featured on a USPS postage stamp. Andrew Ferguson lamented that, “it is evidently impossible to take Dylan for what he is, an impressive man worthy of admiration, affection and respect, and leave it at that.” We don’t leave it at that, do we? I wonder sometimes if honoring someone isn’t a form of self-congratulation, for making the choice.

FROM PAGE 10

and just giving of ourselves is so very rewarding to both the giver and the recipient. And it can be as simple as giving a smile to someone who doesn’t have one, a hug to a friend in need, volunteering at the hospital or a charity event, helping a family member move or clean out their basement, doing something for the community, or any such gift of your time and talents to someone who would appreciate them. And even if they don’t appreciate it, the gift of giving of

Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

Careers

yourself will be the best gift you can ever receive. How about you, even if you have been blessed enough to purchase gifts for those you love, have you considered the gift of giving of yourself ? I would love to hear from you at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we can make this season the starting point of giving of ourselves and being present instead of just giving presents, 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.

PLACE YOUR AD TODAY!

303-566-4091

Colorado Statewide Classified Advertising Network

Help Wanted

To place a 25-word COSCAN Network ad in 91 Colorado newspapers for only $350 $275, contact your local newspaper or call SYNC2 Media at 303-571-5117.

HELP WANTED

SYNC2 MEDIA

25 TRUCK DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED! Learn to drive for Werner Enterprises! EARN $900 PER WEEK! JOB READY IN 3 WEEKS! Call for Pre-Hire 1-877-648-2664

Buy a 25-word statewide classified line ad in newspapers across the state of Colorado for just $350 $275 per week. Contact this newspaper or call SYNC2 Media, 303-571-5117

Academy for Dental Assisting Careers Winter Classes

Help Wanted Medical

Full Time/Part Time MA, LPN or RN in Highlands Ranch/Ken Caryl area for busy pediatric office. Includes Saturday mornings Please fax resume to Nita 303-791-7756

Brighton, Longmont, Littleton

Classes Start January 14th

TECHNOLOGY

303-774-8100

academyfordentalassistingcareers .com

Administrative Assistant - Part Time Colorado Community Media, a full service media company is hiring for a part time Administrative Assistant to work in our Highlands Ranch office. Position will assist the advertising department with various duties. 20 hours a week, flexible schedule. Please send resume to eaddenbrooke@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No phone calls please.

Weekly Carrier Routes Available

Castle Rock, South Metro Parker & area. Castle Rock Centennial Areas • Part-time hours • Adaptable route sizes • No suit & tie required!

C.N.A. / Caregiver needed 9:00am-5:00pm. My son is extremely fragile and needs in-home care with 24/7 line of sight supervision and full care. Must be patient, caring, gentle, one person transfers. North Parker. Call 303-646-3020. Training provided. Current unrestricted Colorado license required.

Drivers CDL-A: Dedicated Round Trip to CA! Avg. $1400/wk!! Home Weekly! Great Benefits, 401k! 1yr T/T exp. www.4TSL.com 1-866-HOME-TSL

Inovant, LLC, a Visa Inc. company, currently has openings in our Highlands Ranch, Colorado location for: - Sr. Staff Web Engineers (Job# 165129) to analyze and develop web applications using C# & .NET 2.0 – 4.5. Design, develop, document and implement new functionality, as well as enhancements, modifications, and corrections to existing software. Apply online at www.visa.com and reference Job # above. EOE

Help Wanted TECHNOLOGY

Visa U.S.A. Inc., a Visa Inc. company, currently has openings in our Highlands Ranch, Colorado location for:

- Senior Technical Support Analysts (Job# 164509) to manage 2nd level technical support and operational customer service needs for Visa Client Institutions using one or more of the Visa supplied software products and provide reporting and portfolio management for assigned products. - Directors (Job# 165119) to work with Visa Inc. specifications for electronic payments and well as the ISO 8583 specification. Work with all the regional payment networks to ensure fast and accurate transaction flow between Visa Inc.’s issuer processing platform and the regional networks. Apply online at www.visa.com and reference Job# above. EOE

We are community.

LEGITIMATE WORK AT HOME

No Sales, no Investment, No Risk, Free training, Free website. Contact Susan at 303-6464171 or fill out form at www.wisechoice4u.com

Your Community Connector to Boundless Rewards

ADVERTISING & DIGITAL MEDIA SALES

This position is an inside/outside advertising sales position that is responsible for growing new business revenue. New business includes inactive advertisers and undeveloped business categories. This position will spend 80% of each work week actively selling Colorado Community Media print and digital advertising solutions to local clients. Full Time.

Previous carrier experience encouraged; reliable vehicle and email access, required.

no telephone inquiries - but

email us at:

snevins@coloradocommunitymedia.com

HELP GROW SMALL AND MID-SIZED BUSINESSES! GREAT WORK ENVIRONMENT!

Email cover letter and resumes to: jhealey@ColoradoCommunityMedia.com Please include job title in subject line. No phone calls, please. Base + Commission. Paid Health, Dental, Life & Disability Insurance This newspaper is a Colorado Community Media publication

To advertise your business here, call Karen at 303-566-4091

14 Centennial Citizen

New

LOCAL

December 23, 2016D

LIFE new

Year, lifestyle

Turning a New Year’s health resolution into a way of living BY STEPHANIE MASON SMASON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

athan Lemon always made resolutions to get healthy, but in 2009 he decided to take it seriously: He lost 100 pounds in six months and now owns F.I.T. Gyms in Lone Tree, Thornton, Littleton and Loveland. “I had the time to go to the gym two times a day and stopped eating (unhealthy) food,” Lemon said. “When I saw the results, it was easy to keep going. That was exciting.” The key is consistency, he said. “Until you really commit yourself to it, a resolution is only as good as the words you say.” Studies show living a healthier life has long been the most popular New Year’s resolution. Whether the resolution is working out more, losing weight, eating better or drinking more water, a research conducted by University of Scranton in October found that 38 percent of Americans want to lose weight and live healthier in 2017. The difficult part is following through. Lemon noted that people who participate in early morning fitness tend to stick with it more. His 5 a.m. classes are the most popular and the participants come to the gym more times a week on average. During the evening, it’s easier for someone to skip a workout if he gets out of work late, she wants to spend

N N

C time with family or anything else gets in the way. In the morning, “you get in the door, get your workout done and feel so much better throughout the day,” Lemon said. “The morning people can’t make excuses about a happy hour or a Bronco game — they just have to get out of bed.” SEE NEW YEAR, P15

Make time for happiness, too

N W

WHAT IS YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION? “I am just trying to get through the holiday season. I’ll probably choose to try and get fit so I can wrestle the mannequins I dress at work better.” Deb Clark, Centennial “I am like everybody else — I want to have good health and ramp up my job search. My dream job would be working at a university. I also want to start going to the gym again. I used to work out every day, but I haven’t found the time to go to the gym since I wake up so early to go to my current job.” Dwain Yazzie, Lakewood “My New Year’s resolution is to say yes and be open to new experiences. I want to get out and travel more.” Hanna Trainor, Roxborough

“My family and I used to sit down and write our resolutions together. This year, I want to start living healthier. I have some thyroid issues that have always caused weight issues. I want to get control of that.” Ashla Williams, Denver “I work two jobs and I am trying to go back to school. Resolutions are the last thing on my mind. In the past, I tried to cut back on soda. It lasted about two months; I just wanted to prove to myself that I could do it.” Ash Curtis, Denver “I want to stop smoking. It has been my resolution for three years now. It is unhealthy; it is just bad for you. I am already trying to cut back at work.” Maddison Damore, Aurora

N R

O E

P C

Centennial Citizen 15

December 23, 2016

NEW YEAR FROM PAGE 14

Lemon laughs at the excuses he hears now that he owns his own CrossFit gyms, whose members include individuals who are obese, pregnant or missing limbs. “I think people can get intimidated, thinking they can’t make it through the workout,” Lemon said. “The workouts can be scaled or modified for anybody in any CrossFit gym. Anyone can do it — they just have to want to do it.” According to the University of Scranton study, 75 percent of people maintain their resolutions through the first week of making them. The number of people working to achieve their resolutions continues to decrease as the year goes on. “I think a big part of backing away from a resolution is that it really is hard to stick to a routine and dedicate the time,” said Kelsey Whisler, fitness manager at South Suburban Parks and Recreation. “They may get disappointed that they may not be able to

accomplish what they set out to do, so they give up altogether.” Whisler encourages people to set realistic goals. If someone’s goal is to run a marathon, he or she should start training for a 5k race first. Whisler said her resolutions have always been small. For 2016, she vowed to drink more water. “It is always easier said than done,” Whisler said. “Go back to taking the small steps. Don’t think too big to start. Small changes will lead to a big difference.” Taking advantage of trainers, being led through group fitness and learning how to use equipment are great starting points for healthy goal achievement, Whisler noted. The most popular classes at South Suburban recreation centers are Zumba, BodyPump and yoga, Whisler said. Lemon is a fan of all fitness. Getting out and moving in a way that interests an individual will make a huge difference in how likely he or she is to achieve their goals. “Any fitness is good fitness,” Lemon said. “There are classes like Pilates, yoga and Zumba, but you won’t find

MAKING FITNESS A HABIT Start small — People who do too much too soon burn out before they can see results. Stay consistent —You can always do more or less; the goal is to make it to the gym. Get a fitness buddy — Saying your goals out loud and committing to achieving them with somebody can be a huge motivator. Try group classes — If you are always go, go, go and wear yourself out, classes offer a great workout in a more controlled environment. Take “active rest” days — Instead of going out for a hard workout, decide to take your dog on a walk or take a light jog. Make smaller goals — Reward your hard

work by creating mile markers. It is sometimes hard to see improvements when the end goal is so large. Setting mini-goals will encourage you. Maintain moderation — Do not overdo your workouts. Your body will tire and you will feel crummy overall. Try new things — Don’t get stuck in a rut. Make sure you are open to new workouts. You might find one that you love. Schedule — Schedule workouts like you would a work meeting; make it something you have to go to. Sources: Nathan Lemon, owner of F.I.T. Gyms, and Kelsey Whisler, fitness manager at South Suburban Parks and Recreation

me there because they don’t interest me. Also, I have no rhythm. But people should try new things to get the momentum going.” It is important to remember that improved fitness is a gradual process.

“Most people who come to the gyms aren’t looking to be fitness models or John Elway,” Lemon said. “They are trying to be the best versions of themselves. We should support those kinds of people.”

Need: Volunteers to help answer phones, in three-hour intervals, mostly from your home or cell phone; work is done from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Other volunteers are needed to clean, distribute and accept equiptment from donors. Requirement: Must be 18 or older; periodic training provided as needed.

Next session is in late July Contact: Donna Ralston, 720-443-2013, info@medicalequipmentloan.org or www.medicalequipmentloan.org.

HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Send volunteer opportunities to hharden@ coloradocommunitymedia.com Neighbor Network Nonprofit that helps older adults stay independent. Serves all of Douglas County Need: Volunteers who can provide transportation, light housekeeping, handyman and companion services to seniors. Requirements: Must be at least 21 years old and have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance. Contact: 303-814-4300, neighbornetwork@ douglas.co.us or dcneighbornetwork.org. Nonprofit Wildlife Group Works to protect native wildlife in Greenwood Village Need: Volunteers help protect wildlife Requirements: Must work two hours per week, schedule flexible Contact: info@wildearthguardians.org Outreach Uganda Empowers impoverished people in Uganda, especially women and children, to overcome poverty through income generation, education, training and other holistic endeavors. Need: Volunteers weekly to provide office support with fair trade craft show preparation, mailings and miscellaneous office work. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday. Office located at 9457 S. University Blvd., Suite 410, Highlands Ranch. Contact: Jennifer Dent, 303-683-8450 or office@outreachuganda.org. Paladin Rescue Alliance Christian non-government organization dedicated to rescuing human trafficking victims and building alliances to combat trafficking locally, nationally and internationally Need: Volunteers to help organize supplies; donations of supplies. All donations are tax-deductible. Needed items include cleansers, skin cream, ointment, disinfectants, dressings, bandages, rolls, sponges, pads, dressing tape, gloves, alcohol pads, asprin, Tylenol. Age requirement: All ages can participate.

Contact: www.paladinrescue.org; Paladin Rescue Alliance, P.O. Box 79, Littleton, CO 80160; 888-327-3063 PeopleFirst Hospice Denver hospice Need: Volunteers to provide companionship to hospice patients and their families. Contact: Rachel Wang at 303-546-7921 Project CURE Delivers medical supplies and equipment to developing countries around the world Need: Groups of 7-15 people to help sort medical supplies; those with medical/clinical backgrounds to become Sort Team Leaders; truck drivers to help pick up donations (no CDL required). Age requirements: Ages 15 and older (if a large group of ages 15 and younger is interested, we can try to accommodate different projects). Location: 10377 E. Geddes Ave., Centennial Contact: Kelyn Anker, 303-792-0729 or 720341-3152; kelynanker@projectcure.org; www. projectcure.org. Red Cross Supports the elderly, international causes and social services Need: Volunteers to provide support Contact: 303-607-4768 or 303-266-7855 SMARTS! South Metro Arts Center Need: Help with public relations, marketing to public officials, fundraising, and special projects Contact: 303-790-8264 or gdnguy@comcast. net Spellbinder Storytellers, Douglas County Chapter Connects the generations through storytelling Need: Adults to tell stories to children in schools Age requirement: Must be 50 and older Contact: Denise Rucks, 303-921-8462 or drrucks@me.com. For other chapters, go to http://spellbinders.org/ South Metro Medical Equipment Loan Closet Loans durable medical supplies to those 18 and older in the South Metro area.

SEE VOLUNTEERS, P27

16 Centennial Citizen

December 23, 2016D

Denver Art Museum offers rare variety of exhibitions Families can visit that galaxy “far, far away,” 16th-century Venice, the Japanese fashion scene, and/or the SONYA’S Southwestern Indian SAMPLER country in a half day at the Denver Art Museum. “Star Wars and the Power of Costume,” on the second floor of the Hamilton Building, is a specially-ticketed exhibit and requires some early planning, because tickets are Sonya Ellingboe selling out for many time periods. See denverartmuseum.org to learn what’s available and ticket prices. The other exhibits are included with general admission (kids are free). “Venetian

Treasures,” on the first floor in the Hamilton Building, in Denver until Feb. 12, includes exquisite paintings from 14th- and 15th-century Venice, when it was trading center for the world and very wealthy. Many of these artworks have never before left Italy. The Japanese fashions and extensive Native American collections are in the North Building. The museum is on West 14th Avenue Parkway at Broadway in downtown Denver. Also at the DAM Family-Friendly Theater, featuring the original play, “Art Emergency @: Code Redder!” will play at the Denver Art Museum. Audience members will assist Chuck and Joanne as they try to plan an upcoming exhibit. There will be stories and details about objects in the collection, which kids can go locate.

Free for members/ included in general admission (kids admitted free). Plays daily at 11 a.m. (except Mondays) Dec. 22 to Jan. 8 in the Sharp Auditorium on the lower level of the Hamilton Building. MOA news The next exhibit at the Museum Outdoor Arts indoor gallery in the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, is “Lumonics Then and Now: A Retrospective of Light-Based Sculpture by Dorothy and Mel Tanner.” It opens with a reception, 6 to 10 p.m. on Jan. 13 and runs to March 24. Admission is free. MOAonline.org. 303806-0444. Cirque Du Soleil A possible holiday gift might be tickets for the next Cirque Du Soleil, “Luzia,” scheduled in Denver June 1 to 25, 2017. Inspired by an imaginary Mexico, the show is said to be a “waking dream.” Information: cirquedusoleil.com/luzia. For a preview: cirk.me/ LuziaPreview. SCFD director Deborah Jordy, executive director of the Colorado Business Committee for the Arts, has been selected to become director of the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), following Peg Long, who will retire at the end of the year. Jordy has also directed the Cherokee Ranch and Castle Foundation and Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, and has worked as an associate curator at the Denver Art Museum. The SCFD, with nearly 300 organizations under its umbrella, has recently been renewed by voters for another 10 years. Call for photographers The 51st Annual “Eye of the Camera” photography competition in Littleton is open for entries on café, CallforEntry.org, with a deadline of midnight, Jan. 6. Juror is Randy Brown. Exhibit dates: Feb. 17 to March 26, 2017. Information: Littleton Museum, 303-795-3950.

Queen Amidala wears this handsome red robe in the Throne Room, an example from the Denver Art Museum exhibit: “Star Wars: the Power of Costume.” COURTESY PHOTO Improv Pam Roth O’Mara will offer improv classes at Arapahoe Community College early in 2017. Wednesdays, Jan. 25 to March 1, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., $149; Thursdays, Jan. 26 to Feb. 16, 2:30 to 5 p.m., $99; and Thursdays, Feb. 23 to March 16, 2:30 to 5 p.m., $99 each. Registration: www.arapahoe. edu/community-education/currentclasses/dance-theatre-travel-andmore. Art workshop Artist Victoria Kwasinski will lead a drawing workshop for the Heritage Fine Arts Guild from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 7, at Littleton First Presbyterian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd. Cost is $30/members; $50 non-members. Bring three objects of different color and size. Pre-registration required. www.heritage-guild.com/ current-workshops. Information: mkstudio@comcast.net

Centennial Citizen 17

December 23, 2016

‘A View from the Bridge’ brings classic to Lakewood Arthur Miller play set in 1955 still speaks to modern audiences about immigrant experience BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

An outline of the New York skyline surrounds and contains the plain, worn-looking 1950s living room, home to Italian-American longshoreman Eddie Carbone, his wife, Beatrice, and Catherine, the orphaned niece they have raised. Foghorns, the slosh of water and other harbor sounds fade in and out. It’s 1955 in Red Hook, Brooklyn, as “A View from the Bridge” opens at Lakewood’s The Edge Theater. Among passers-by is Alfieri (Kevin Hart), who interacts with/ advises Eddie (Rick Yaconis) at times and at other times serves as a sort of Greek chorus, lending insight to the story. This is a traditional ItalianAmerican family where the father comes home, expecting to be waited on a bit — and definitely to be in charge. Beatrice (Abby Apple Boes) bridges into more contemporary ways of thinking when Eddie is not present — and she’s concerned

IF YOU GO “A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE” by Arthur Miller plays through Dec. 31 (with a New Year’s Eve party) at The Edge Theater, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. (The handsome exhibit of abstract paintings in the galleries includes works in pastel by Susan Blosten of Littleton.) PERFORMANCES: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and Thursday, Dec. 22 (no show Dec. 24, 25); 6 p.m. Sundays. TICKETS: $28, available at theedgetheater.org, 303-232-0363. about his feelings for Catherine as the girl approaches womanhood. Attractive 17-year-old niece Catherine (Denver School of the Arts senior Amelia Corrada) is doing well in stenography school and looking forward to getting a good job and becoming independent, while Eddie doesn’t want her dating or going out at night — or becoming an adult. At this point, two of Beatrice’s Italian cousins, illegal immigrants seeking work, appear on the scene, adding another layer to the story as they live with the Carbone family. Marco (Jonathan Brown) is a middle-aged, married father of three. He hopes to work on the docks and send money back to his family in a small Italian town where there are no jobs. Young, attractive blond Ro-

dolpho (Benjamin Cowhick) works as a longshoreman, but also likes to sing, dance and create clothing, which Eddie considers feminine pursuits. This is troubling to Eddie in a time when there was little or no acceptance of less-than-masculine behavior — and then, there’s the possibility of romantic interest developing … While the social expectations are dated, the play is surprisingly timely on the subject of immigrants. This solid cast is well-directed by John Ashton and takes the audience through a wide range of

25% off

Any one item up to $50. With this ad. Offer expires 1/31/17

emotional involvements as issues surface. The set by Michael Duran carries the story without distracting scene changes, as other characters appear around the edges and Kenny Storms’ subtle sound background blends into the expert storytelling Edge is tying in with the move across American theater this year to honor the 100th birthday of the American playwright Arthur Miller. The play is an American classic that reflects a slice of postWorld War II city life. Not jolly holiday fare, but well worth a visit.

High quality Used Ski & Snowboard Equipment new Visit our n Save your money locatio to t x e n For the lift tickets! right way! Safe

151 W. Mineral Ave. Suite 120. Littleton, CO 80120 303-798-8824

• Buy used • Trade • Consign • donaTe

Thank you voters for supporting Englewood kids and Englewood Schools! Because of you, all of our students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities that are welcoming, inspiring and safe places to learn. We are now focused on moving forward swiftly and responsibly with the resources you have so generously bestowed on us. The passage of ballot question 3D, the budget override for operating expenses, allows the district: • To attract and retain high quality teachers • To enhance and maintain the safety and security of our district buildings • Provide up-to-date technology The passage of ballot question 3E allows the district $97.5 million dollars in bonds to rebuild our aging elementary schools and preschool. New schools will have: • Dedicated parent and bus drop-off lanes • Secure entry vestibules • Varied learning spaces • New, age-appropriate playgrounds • High-quality, day-lit classrooms designed to improve student performance • Dedicated gymnasiums and cafeterias for schools that did not have them previously, and more!

It's a great time to be in Englewood! As part of our commitment to our community, we welcome & encourage parents and community members to be involved in the design and planning process! You can learn more at www.englewoodschools.net.

Englewood Schools | 303-761-7050 | www.englewoodschools.net

18 Centennial Citizen

December 23, 2016D

HOLIDAY

6485 Ponderosa Drive Parker, CO 80138 303-941-0668

WORSHIP Bring the Family!

Parker United Methodist Church

Sunday Morning Fellowship & Worship: 9:00 am Education Hour: 11:00 am

PASTOR DAVID FISHER

www.SpiritofHopeLCMC.org

Hope is Born!

Christmas Eve Service ~ 7:30

9030 Miller Road, Parker, CO 80138

Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship: 4, 6, & 8 pm Christmas Day Carol Worship: 10 am Trinity Lutheran Church and School 4740 N Hwy 83 Franktown, CO 80116

Find us on the web at: www.tlcas.org

Christmas Eve Services:

2 pm

4 pm

6 pm

8 pm

10 pm

Our 2 and 4 p.m. services are especially for children. Come and celebrate between services with a Happy Birthday Jesus Party. We’ll have fun crafts and yummy treats! 11805 S. Pine Dr. • 303-841-3979 • www.parkerumc.org *All services include carols and candlelight.

Centennial Citizen 19

6December 23, 2016

tapestry umc JOIN US FOR WORSHIP AT CU SOUTH DENVER

10035 Peoria Street Meeting every Sunday at 9:30

Christmas Eve service is held at CU South Denver at 7pm on 12/24

All are welcome!

Tapestry United Methodist Church on Facebook | www.tapestryumc.org

DECEMBER

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES

CHILDREN’S 1:00 & 3:00pm TRADITIONAL 5:00 & 7:00pm COMMUNION 10:00pm

I NAL M

SPIRITU AL

SPIRITU

AT IO

www.stlukeshr.com

L VIT AT I O N A

8817 S. Broadway • Highlands Ranch 80129

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church

AT IO

I NAL M

DECEMBER 25

CHRISTMAS DAY

9:30am

SPIRITU

O I

L VIT AT I O N A

COMPASS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP I

I NAL M

12250 N. Pine Dr., Parker, Co | Lead Pastor Mike Spivey AT IO

AT IO

I NAL M

SPIRITU

I NAL M

AT IO

L VIT AT I O N A

SERVICES – 09:15AM LEGACY CLASS (BIBLE CLASS) | 10:30AM - WORSHIP & SERMON AT IO

I NAL M

Pastor Mike Spivey - Ordained Minister • 7 Years Professional Football Career (1977-1984) • Chaplain University of COLORADO Football, 15 years (1996 – 2010) • Chaplain DENVER BRONCOS 2 years (2009-2010) Join Us: Sundays – 10:30am Address: 12250 N. PINE Dr., PARKER, COLORADO 80138 Email: MIkeSpivey@compasschristian.org Ph# 303 895 0904 Listen to Sunday Messages at compasschristian.org

Associate & Youth Pastor Mike Bennett • 15 year involvement in ministry • Servant leadership, evangelism, discipleship training, substance abuse awareness, and youth ministries. YOUTH GATHERINGS (6th-12th grade regardless of school or religious affiliation) • Friday Nights 6:30-9:30pm starting 1st Friday of January Email: Mike Bennett: lilbaldmike@yahoo.com

Mission Statement:

Teaching & Ministering, both Grace & Truth (John 1:17) Minister the Gospel that Heals to 2 Generations – Adults & Youth (Mark 5: 21-42)

Mission Statement:

Is to introduce every kid in Parker to Jesus through the stories that Jesus told and the acts that He performed. Meeting Jesus will be the most important thing that any person will ever have the opportunity to do.

www.compasschristian.org

20 Centennial Citizen

December 23, 2016D

Sunday School Program: 12/18 6:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Worship Services: Afternoon Service (12/24) 1:00 p.m. Evening Service (12/24) 7:00 p.m. Christmas Day Worship Service: Morning Service (12/25) 10:00 a.m. New Years Day Worship Services: 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Holy Cross Lutheran Church, LCMS 9770 Foothills Canyon Boulevard Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 303-683-1300 www.HolyCrossHRCO.org Rev. Bruce Skelton, Pastor

St. Thomas More Catholic Parish Christmas Eve

4:00pm in the Church, McCallin Hall & School Gym 6:30pm in the Church (Youth Mass) & McCallin Hall 12:00am Midnight Mass in the Church (music begins at 11:30pm)

Christmas Day

7:00am, 8:30am & 10:30am in the Church 12:30pm in the Church & McCallin Hall 8035 S. Quebec Street, Centennial, CO 80112 303.770.1155 u stthomasmore.org

December 23, 2016

THINGS to DO

Centennial Citizen 21

this week’s TOP FIVE Tech Together Assistance: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, at the Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet. Get one-on-one help with tech gadgets. Registration required; call 303-791-7323 or go to www.DCL.org. Kids’ Zone Arts and Crafts: 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Grades 2-6. Make New Year’s party supplies. No registration required. Call 303-791-7323 or go to www.DCL.org. A Christmas Story, The Musical: through Friday, Dec. 30 at Town Hall Arts Center. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, with a 7:30 p.m. show Wednesday, Dec. 28. Tickets available at the Town Hall box office, online at townhallartscenter.org or by calling 303-794-2787 ext. 213. A Hudson Christmas: 5-8 p.m. select days through Saturday, Dec. 31 at Hudson Gardens and Event Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Go to www. hudsongardens.org. Tickets available at AltitudeTickets.com New Year’s Eve Noon Countdown, Celebration: 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 31 at the Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet. Hat decorating, storytimes, balloon drop. Registration required; call 303-791-7323 or go to www.DCL.org. FILE PHOTO

EVENTS

HEALTH

Apex Church Christmas Service: 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23, at 6228 S. Carr Court, Littleton. Cookies and hot chocolate served after the program. Nursery care provide. Call 720355-9571 or go to www. theapexchurch.com. Saturday Surprise: 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 24, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Drop in and learn something new. No registration required; information at 303791-7323 or DCL.org. Great Influenza Topic of Book Club: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan.

18 at an undisclosed location in Littleton. Get the book now and read ahead, “The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History” by John M. Barry. Join the conversation of the Jefferson County League of Women Voters nonfiction book club. Call Lynne at 303-985-5128 for details on location. Mystery Book Discussion, Lunch: 11:30 a.m. Jan. 19 at the Lone Tree Golf Club Grille, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd., Lone Tree. The Thursday Mystery Group will discuss “The Fixer,” by Joesph Finder. Call Sue at 303-641-3534.

Community Blood Drives: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24, Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock; 12:30-6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, Columbine Library, 7706 Bowles Ave., Littleton; 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, Parker Adventist Hospital, 9395 Crown Crest Blvd., Parker; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, Walmart, 4400 Front St., Castle Rock. Contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www. bonfils.org. Commitment Day 5k Run/ Festival: 10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 1 around the neighborhoods of Life Time Fitness in Parker. All levels and abilities welcome. Go to http:// www.commitmentday.com/ colorado/parker-aurora/ for registration. Contact Heather Crosby at hcrosby@lifetimefitness.com.

EDUCATION

Rock Ridge Elementary School Kindergarten Registration: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 7; 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 10; or 12:302:30 p.m. Jan. 12. Children who will be 5 on or before Oct. 1, 2017, may register for kindergarten. Call Aubrey at 303-387-5157. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@ coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.

22 Centennial Citizen

December 23, 2016D

Holiday Photo Contest The Winners

Staff Voted!

A big Thank You to everyone who submitted photos

And a thank You to our Contest Sponsors!

Centennial Citizen 23

December 23, 2016

CURTAIN TIME Family production “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” plays through Jan. 15 at the Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Clay White is director of this all-agesappropriate musical sugar plum. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $28-$31, vintagetheatre.com or 303-8567830. Don Quixote’s story “Man of LaMancha,” inspired by Miguel de Cervantes’ “Don Quixote,” adapted by Dale Wasserman, Joe Darion and Mitch Leigh, plays Jan. 6 to 22 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood, presented by Highlands Ranch-based

Performance Now Theatre Company. Kelly Van Oosbre is director and choreographer and Eric Weinstein is music director. Daniel Langhoff sings the lead. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets: $20-$35, performancenow.org or 303-987-7845. A different look at Oz “The Wiz,” a musical retelling of L. Frank Baum’s “Wizard of Oz,” set in the context of African-American culture, plays Jan. 7 to 29 at the Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. Directed by Keith Rabin Jr. and Amy Osatinski. Seven-time Tony Award winner in 1975. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Satur-

days and Monday, Jan. 16; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $28/ $26/$20. Ignitetheatre.com, 866-811-4111. Rothko “RED,” by John Logan, a story of art world star Mark Rothko, plays Jan. 6-28 at Breckenridge Backstage Theatre, 121 S. Ridge St., Breckenridge. Tickets: backstagetheatre.org. Guy group “Forever Plaid,” plays Jan. 12 to March 12 at Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, 4747 Marketplace Drive, Johnstown. Performances 6 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and noon Sundays, beginning Jan. 21. Tickets: coloradocandlelight.com.

Blood Testing You Can Afford No Dr.’s Visit/Order Required Cholesterol • Hormone Panels • Thyroid HA1C • PSA • Vit D • And Many More

720-644-6608 770 W Hampden Ave. #150 Englewood 80110

Marketplace

PLACE YOUR AD TODAY!

303-566-4091

SELL YOUR STUFF HERE Email up to 140 characters of items totaling under $200 and we will run your ad at no charge for 2 weeks submit to- kearhart@coloradocommunitymedia.com Ads must be submitted by email ANNOUNCEMENTS

MERCHANDISE

Furniture

Bicycles

1 NEW SINGLE MATTRESS - NEVER USED - $125.00 303-420-2238

Misc. Notices

OPOCS SINGLES CLUB-55 PLUS A CIRCLE OF FRIENDS Social hours monthly 4-6pm Lakewood 3 Margaritas 2nd Wednesday of the month Guest Hostess Carol @ 720-389-7707 Lakewood Chad's 4th Tuesday of the month Hostess Darlene @ 720-233-4099 4th Thursday Denver - Baker Street Pub 8101 East Bellview Host Harold @ 303-693-3464 For more info and monthly newsletter call JoAnn membership chairman or Mary President @ 303-9858937 Want To Purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201

BEDROOM SET: 6-pc, Sleigh Bed, Nightstand, Dresser & Mirror. All for just $719. Brand New Call: 303-840-6873 Fun & easy to ride Fly up hills with ease Peddles Like a Regular Bike No Drivers License Needed BEST PRICES IN-TOWN 303-257-0164

Firewood

FARM & AGRICULTURE

Fresh Cut Christmas Trees Sedalia Conoco Weekends Only Until Christmas Pine/Fir & Aspen Split & Delivered $275 a cord Stacking available extra $25 Call 303-647-2475 or 720-323-2173

Farm Products & Produce Grain Finished Buffalo 719-775-8742

Autos for Sale

BUY DIABETIC Test Strips! OneTouch, Freestyle, AccuChek, more! Must not be expired or opened. Call Chris Today: 800-506-4964

Household Goods Fiestaware for sale Turquoise Dinnerware sets 5 piece sets $30 each Phone Ellen 970-443-3482

Sporting goods POOL TABLE: 8' Solid Wood, 3pc Slate, Leather Pockets, K66 - Cushions. Cost: $2,800 - Take: $1,495. Brand New, 303-841-9238

PETS

Your Community Connector to Boundless Rewards

$199 - QUEEN Orthopedic Pillow Top Mattress. Brand New, Still in Plastic. Delivery available. Call: 303-841-3255 to see in person.

$299 - KING Orthopedic Pillow Top Mattress. Brand New, Still in Plastic. Delivery available. Call: 303-840-4318 to see in person.

1999 Chevy 1 ton pick up CK3500 in very good shape 454 engine, 4 wheel drive,$8200/obo Power steering/locks & windows ABS Brakes, AC, 1 owner Must see to appreciate Ray (406)253-1005

Place an ad to sell your car on this page $25 for 2 weeks in 16 papers and online 303-566-4091 Wanted

Cash for all Vehicles! Cars, Trucks, Vans, SUV’s

Any condition • Running or not Under $700

(303)741-0762

Cell: (303)918-2185 for texting

Bestcashforcars.com

DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK, BOAT, RV; Running or not, to www.developmentaldisabled.org TaxPublication deductible! Please Recycle this 303-659-8086. when Finished 19 years of service (go onto website to see 57 Chevy)

Baldwin/Acrosonic small upright ideal for small space Excellent condition $350 303-424-4070

We are community.

quartered, halves and whole

Lighted China Cabinet 6'x2.5' $100 42" Heavy Round Dining Table. Dark Mahogany $45 Avon Cape Cod Red Glass. 54 piece set $50 720-486-6864

Piano

Wanted: New Friends

Single, No Oxygen, No Canes and No Walkers Will go out at night - Over 70 Years Old Plays Games and Cards Conservative and Live in Castle Rock Judy 303-771-3577

FUTON

with 9" Extra Thick Mattress, Frame & Cover. Brand New, Still in Box. Cost: $499 Take: $199. 303-840-7099

TRANSPORTATION

Health and Beauty

Dogs Thousands of dogs are bred in cramped, unsanitary cages. Purchasing dogs online or from pet shops allows this cruel practice to continue. Find puppies to rescue at CanineWelfare.org

For Local News, Anytime of the Day Visit ColoradoCommunityMedia.com

24 Centennial Citizen

LOCAL

December 23, 2016D

SPORTS Eagles soar past Lions on the hardwood

Heritage boys win 69-35 over crosstown rival Littleton BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Heritage parlayed height advantage, a fast-paced attack and an aggressive defense into a 69-35 win over Littleton as the two crosstown teams met Dec. 13 in a non-league boys basketball game at Littleton High School. “I thought we executed well tonight, better than we have against the zone,” Eagles coach Jentry Blyeveld said after the game. “We have a lot of maturity and experience this season with six seniors on the roster. We like to push the ball and go inside because we have good size but we also hit pretty well from outside. The fans are excited about how we are playing but we have a long way to go.” Littleton coach Ryan Fletcher said it was a tough game against a talented Heritage team. “I am pleased we played hard and played hard the whole game,” the coach said after the game. “We were a little short-handed tonight, and that is an issue since this is a young team with two seniors and only one or two guys with significant varsity experience. We don’t have a lot of height so we have to hit outside shots to be effective. We are working to build a strong team and provide a good season for our seniors who have worked so hard for us.” Key moments It was give-and-take early with Heritage leading 9-4 at the end of the first quarter. However, the Eagles’

Josh Carson drives to put up an inside shot for Heritage as Littleton defender Liam MacDonald tries to block the scoring effort during a Dec. 13 non-league boys basketball game. Carson scored 14 points for the Eagles, helping Heritage win the game, 69-35. TOM MUNDS

height advantage resulted in rebounds that either immediately resulted in points or triggered a fast break for points The Eagles stretched the lead to 33-15 at halftime. Despite determined Lions play, Littleton couldn’t stage a sustained rally to cut into the growing Heritage lead and the Eagles went on to win the game, 69-35. Lions coach Fletcher said the Heritage defense was strong. “We only have one tall player and Heritage clogged the lane to make it hard to get inside shots,” he said. “They also were aggressive defensively and didn’t give us a lot of good outside looks.”

Key players/statistics Heritage spread the scoring around, with three players, Casey Opitz, Josh Carson and Aaron Weiss, each scoring 14 points and Walker Anderson getting 13 points. The Eagles crashed the boards with a total of 30 rebounds, which included 21 defensive boards. Opitz had two offensive and five defensive rebounds while Carson had seven defensive rebounds. The Eagles made 19 steals with Andrews, Carson and Weiss making three each. Littleton didn’t post the game statistics, but the leading scorer was senior Sam Kail with 20 points, which included a pair of three-pointers. Jack Kail had seven points and Liam

JULIA DOHERTY

What is your favorite precompetition meal? Spaghetti because it’s tasty and it’s one of the best meals to eat before a game because it gives you a lot of energy.

Doherty

What is your favorite subject in school? Why? I would have to say English because I think it’s fun to write about a certain subject, and I love

They said it Heritage senior Walker Andrews said the game against Littleton was a team win. “We have been preparing all week in practice and it paid off for us SEE BASKETBALL, P29

STANDOUT PERFORMERS

KEEPING SCORE WITH... What is your favorite movie? “Marley and Me,” because it tells an amazing story of a family and a dog that grew up together, and I love animals.

MacDonald scored six points Fletcher said this is Sam Kail’s fourth year on the team and he is a team leader. “We need Sam to lead us and shoot the ball like he did tonight,” the coach said. “But we also need some other guys to shoot well consistently as we move forward in the season.”

to be able to freely express my opinions about an essay or a book. Do you play video games? The only game that I normally play is “Call Of Duty.” It’s really fun, and I’m really good at it. Do you have any pre-competition superstitions or rituals? Before every game, my team and I always say a prayer. We then do a chant, run out, and touch the top of the ceiling of the doorway. Being part of my independent personality, I’ll tend to sit farther away from my team before games and listen to music before I come back together with them before the game.

KEEPING SCORE WITH... is a Q&A with high school athletes in the south metro area. Email sports writer Jim Benton at jbenton@ coloradocommunitymedia.com if you or some you know would llike to participate.

Eliana Kearby, basketball, senior, Arapahoe: She scored only two points in the Warriors’ 48-47 win over Chaparral on Dec. 15, but her rebound and follow-up basket with three seconds remaining lifted Arapahoe to the victory. JJ Woods, basketball, senior, SkyView Academy: He scored 30 points, had four rebounds and four assists in the 95-29 romp score over Aurora West College Prep. Corey Seng, basketball, senior, ThunderRidge: Seng, the Grizzlies’ leading scorer with a 21-point average, tallied 23 points in an 74-72 overtime win over Lakewood on Dec. 12 and it was his buzzer-beating layup that boosted ThunderRidge to the win. Kylie Andrews, swimming, sophomore, Heritage: She won the 100 freestyle with a time of 50.28 on Dec. 17 at the Colorado Coaches Invite swimming meet. Tate Samuelson, wrestling, junior, Castle View: He record pins in five of his six matches to win the 170-pound title Dec. 17 at the Northern Colorado Christmas Tournament. STANDOUT PERFORMERS are five athletes named from south metro area high schools. Preference is given to those making their debut on the list. To nominate an athlete, contact Jim Benton at jbenton@ coloradocommunitymedia.com

Centennial Citizen 25

December 23, 2016

Versatility is the name of the game In today’s high school basketball, players must be able to do it all BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

George Mikan started a trend in the 1950s that is rarely seen today at any level of basketball, including boys and girls high school action. Mikan, a 6-foot-10 center who dominated with his scoring, rebounding and shot-blocking skills, paved the way for other legendary players like Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bill Walton. Those players could govern play in the paint defensively and offensively with dunks, sky hooks and short, fall-away jumpers. They were back-to-the-basket players whose existence in modern basketball is limited because the game now demands that all players be able to handle the ball, rebound, play defense and hit mid-range and 3-point jumpers. In the NBA, superstars like Russell Westbrook and LeBron James epitomize this. “In today’s world, versatility is premium,” Highlands Ranch boys coach Mike Gibbs said. “Unless you are a true point guard because everybody has a spot on their team for a point guard.” Jake Belknapp is a 6-8 senior who is listed as a center, forward and power forward for Mountain Vista’s fastpaced boys team. “You can’t just play one position,” Belknapp said. “Like if you’re a post player and just score inside or if you’re just a shooter. You have to have an all-around game.” Lakewood’s girls team has junior twin sisters Camilla and Kira Emsbo, who are both 6-4 forwards. “We know when we get to college there will be girls as tall and even taller than we are, so we have to work to be better all-around players both on defense and offense,” Camill said. “My sister and I have been working to

BASKETBALL FROM PAGE 28

tonight,” he said after the game. “This is a good win for our team, it moves us forward and we will be looking to continue to win as the season moves on.” He said the Eagles moved the ball well and the team puts the ball through the hoop when they move the ball around. “We did pretty well defensively tonight,” he said. “But we will keep working to play better on both ends of the court.” Littleton junior Liam MacDonald is 6-8 and the only Lion player taller than 5-11. “It was a tough game tonight and it was tough inside against their height

Jake Belknapp, Mountain Vista’s 6-foot8 forward, puts the ball on the floor and drives to the basket in an early season game against George Washington. JIM BENTON

Lakewood’s 6-foot-4 forward Camilla Emsbo tries to get off a jump shot during an early season game against Arapahoe TOM MUNDS improve our outside shooting. Personally, I like taking outside shots and it is fun to shoot 3-pointers.” For most high school teams, boys and girls, there are no budding Mikans or Chamberlains. “In high school, the back-to-the basket guy is sort of obsolete,” said Skyview High School boys coach Paul Barringer. “Being a hybrid, that’s what it’s coming to.” Mountain Vista girls coach Mike Willahan is trying to develop his play-

ers into that hybrid mold. “I want my bigs to be able to shoot from the outside and handle the ball,” he said. “I want our guards to be able to go post up and score and I want our bigs to be able to square up and go to the basket, run the floor and things like that.” Lakewood girls coach Chris Poisson said most coaches would love to have a slew of versatile players. “Anything that makes your team harder to guard helps your chances in

being successful,” Poisson said. Even if a team wants a traditional, post-playing center, it takes luck to land one, Arapahoe girls coach Jerry Knafelc said. “They are not a commodity that grows on trees,” he said. “In girls basketball, finding somebody that can just hunker down and play and be really strong in the post — those are kind of like four-leaf clovers. “If your post players can’t handle the ball, that’s a liability. You used to have those lumbering posts that never touched the ball until somebody threw it to them at the block. Now they are expected to handle the ball.” That versatility is also valuable in the boys game. “We have a lot of 6-3, 6-4 kids,” Ponderosa boys coach Steve Ketchum said. “They can handle the ball on the perimeter, they can shoot the 3, but also go inside and post up and guard somebody a little smaller than them as well, and that is very advantageous.”

advantage,” he said after the game. “I was proud that we came out ready to play and every player gave it all he had tonight. We were missing two starters but that is not an excuse. It was little things that hurt us and I feel that if we played smarter we could have made it a good game.” He said the team will learn from the game, put it behind them and continue to work to get better and be more competitive. Going forward Both teams wrapped up the 2016 portions of their schedules as the courts go dark for the holiday breaks. Heritage resumes action Jan. 3 on the road for a non-league game against Fairview, and Littleton opens the 2017 portion of the schedule at home Jan. 5 against Standley Lake.

Littleton’s Jack Kail drives to the hoop as he tries to get away from Heritage defender Nick Mejia to keep him out of the lane during the Dec. 13 non-league boys basketball game. Jack Kail scored seven points for the Lions, but Heritage established an early lead, built on the advantage and won the game, 69-35. TOM MUNDS

26 Centennial Citizen

December 23, 2016D

Online purchases get closer to collection of sales taxes High court declines to take up case that challenged Colorado law BY KRISTEN WYATT ASSOCIATED PRESS

Buying things online could get pricier following the U.S. Supreme Court’s rejection of a case, a decision that could ultimately lead to states collecting billions of dollars in sales taxes lost to increasingly popular internet retailers. The court would not hear a challenge to a Colorado law requiring online sellers such as Amazon.com to notify customers and the state how much they owe in taxes. State officials have estimated that Colorado alone has been missing out on as much as $172.7 million a year. At least three other states — Louisiana, Oklahoma and Vermont — have

passed similar laws that could take effect given the resolution of the Colorado case. Though the court didn’t endorse Colorado’s law and could even weigh in against it if given a different case, other states are likely to see the Dec. 12 move as a green light to step up collection efforts. That comes despite a 1992 Supreme Court decision saying retailers must have a physical presence in a state before officials can make them collect sales tax. Online shoppers always have owed state sales taxes on their purchases, but the rule has been widely ignored. States have spent years examining ways to capture those lost tax dollars, but their options are limited when the retailers are not based in the state. So-called Amazon taxes that started in New York have not been adequate to fill the widening gap, said Mark Behlke, director of budget and tax policy for the National Conference of State Legislatures. Sales taxes account for about a third of revenue in many states, more in

those with no income taxes, such as Texas and Florida. And with online sales going up about 15 percent a year, states are increasingly feeling the effects of those taxes going unpaid. The Colorado Legislature found a possible solution in 2010 when it passed a law requiring online retailers to notify customers to pay sales tax and report purchases to the state. That’s not the same as demanding tax payments from out-of-state retailers. The Data and Marketing Association sued, and a federal judge put the law on hold in 2012. A year later, a federal appeals court sided with Colorado. The association appealed to the nation’s highest court, arguing that the law would meddle in interstate commerce. The marketing group said the Supreme Court’s refusal to hear the case could have far-reaching implications for online shoppers. “It will only encourage other states to adopt similar laws and regulations that are designed to put arbitrary burdens on out-of-state

sellers,” association vice president Emmett O’Keefe said in a statement. Supporters of Colorado’s law agreed it sends a strong signal that reporting requirements don’t infringe on constitutional protections for interstate commerce. “This settles the issue, once and for all, that the 2010 law is constitutional, it was not an undue burden on business,” said Tim Hoover, spokesman for the Colorado Fiscal Institute, which supported the law. George S. Isaacson, who represented the marketing group and teaches constitutional law at Bowdoin College, said the high court may simply be waiting to see more states copy Colorado. “Colorado was the first state to pass such a law, and the Supreme Court may be waiting to see how other state legislatures and lower courts deal with this type of highly controversial state legislation before addressing the constitutional issues,” Isaacson said in a statement.

Serving the southeast Denver area

Castle Rock/Franktown

First United Methodist Church 1200 South Street Castle Rock, CO 80104 303.688.3047 www.fumccr.org

  Services:



Sunday 8:00am, 9:30am, and 11:00am  Children’s Sunday School 9:30am

Little Blessings Day Care 

www.littleblessingspdo.com

Centennial

Greenwood Village

 

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

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 303.770.1150

www.stthomasmore.org

Congregation Beth Shalom Serving the Southeast Denver area

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

303-794-6643

Lone Tree Chabad Jewish Center South Metro Denver Synagogue, Preschool, Hebrew School & Much More! www.DenverJewishCenter.com

 

tapestry umc JOIN US FOR WORSHIP AT CU SOUTH DENVER

10035 Peoria Street Meeting every Sunday at 9:30

All are welcome! Tapestry United Methodist Church on Facebook

www.tapestryumc.org

Parker evangelical Presbyterian church Connect – Grow – Serve

Sunday Worship

8:45 am & 10:30 am 9030 MILLER ROAD PARKER, CO 80138 3038412125 www.pepc.org

303-792-7222

 303-841-4660  www.tlcas.org 

 

Parker

St. Thomas More

Trinity Lutheran Church & School

Parker

To advertise your place of worship in this section, call Karen at 303-566-4091 or email kearhart@ColoradoCommunityMedia.com

Sunday Services - 10 a.m. Ruth Memorial Chapel 19650 E. Mainstreet Parker, CO 80138 www.CSLParker.org

Joy Lutheran Church Sharing God’s Love

SAturdAy 5:30pm

SundAy 8am & 10:30am

9:15am Education hour

Pastor Rod Hank

Joyful Mission Preschool 303-841-3770 7051 East Parker Hills Ct. • Parker, CO 303-841-3739 • ELCA • www.joylc.org

Pine Lane Elementary South 6475 E Ponderosa Dr. Parker, CO 80138 303-941-0668

Centennial Citizen 27

December 23, 2016

VOLUNTEERS FROM PAGE 15

South Platte Park Need: Help with programs ranging from hikes, overnights, gold panning, sunset canoeing or HawkQuest events Contact: 303-730-1022 Sunset Hospice Provides end-of-life support Need: Volunteer training is from 6-10 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesdays; they also meet from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every first and third Saturday Contact: Jami Martin at 303-693-2105 Volunteer Connections - Arapahoe County “Take an active role in your government, make a difference in the lives of your neighbors, and extend the reach of services into your local communities. Your enthusiasm, personal talents and fresh perspectives keep Arapahoe County First in Colorado, First in Service.”

Need: Numerous volunteer roles for individuals, families and groups including one-time events and ongoing/weekly shifts. Human services, senior resources, open spaces, special events, etc. See website for complete list: www.arapahoegov. com/volunteer. Age: Ages 6 and older, depending on the opportunity. Contact: Nira Duvan, volunteer coordinator, at 303-738-79387 or nduvan@arapahoegov.com Other: Arapahoe County Fair needs volunteers from July 28-31. Go to http://www. arapahoecountyfair.com/volunteer.html Volunteers of America, Foster Grandparent Program Foster grandparents volunteer in early childhood centers and public schools focusing on literacy and numeracy for at-risk children and youth. Need: Seniors on a low, fixed income who enjoy working with children. Volunteers work 15-40 hours a week. Contact: 303-297-0408 or www.voacolorado.org

TO SOLVE SUDOKU: Numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

Answers

18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office Domestic Violence Program Provides information and support to crime victims Need: Victim Adocates interact with and support victims of domestic violence. They also provide resource referrals and explain processes to victims. Requirements: 20 hours of training required; volunteers must commit to one morning a week at the Justice Center in Castle Rock. Contact: Mel Secrease, 720-733-4552 or msecrease@da.18.state.co.us. AARP Foundation TaxAide Helps Colorado taxpayers who need assistance prepare and file their tax returns Need: Volunteers for the upcoming tax season. Requirements: Free training provided; volunteers do not have to be AARP members or retirees. Contact: www.aarp.org/money/taxes/ aarp_taxaide/ or 888-OUR-AARP. Deadline: Apply by Dec. 15 Angel Heart Project

Delivers meals to men, women and children with life-threatening illnesses Need: Volunteers willing to deliver meals to clients in the South Denver area. Requirements: Attend an orientation and submit to a background check before volunteering. Training provided to all new drivers. Deliveries start at 1 p.m. and last until 3 p.m. Contact: 303-830-0202 or volunteer@ projectangelheart.org. Animal Rescue of the Rockies Provides foster care for death-row shelter dogs and cats throughout Colorado Need: Foster families for animals on lists to be euthanized Contact: www.animalrescueoftherockies. org. ASSE International Student Exchange Program Organizes student exchange programs Need: Local host families to provide homes for boys and girls age 15-18 from a variety of coutries. Contact: Cathy Hintz, 406-488-8325 or 800-733-2773

28 Centennial Citizen

December 23, 2016D

Services

PLACE YOUR AD TODAY!

303-566-4091

Air Duct Cleaning

Residential & Commercial Affordable Rates 10 years experience Insured References & Free Estimates Honest - Family Owned

$79 Whole House Special (up to 10 vents – Reg. $158)

Our Professional Technicians use powerful truck mounted monster vacuums and brushes for the best cleaning results GUARANTEED!

Electricians

Cleaning

Leonice & Rodney 720.284.1282 • www.shinecleaningservice.com

Call Now! Limited Availability!

AllCityProServices.com • 303-947-2188 We Accept All Major Credit Cards, Checks & Cash

Cleaning

Bathrooms

Exceptional House Cleaning #1, Inc. Since 1997 • Lincensed-insured-Bonded

ALLALL PRO KITCHENS & Weekly,& Bi-Weekly, 3Week, Montly, PRO KITCHENS BATHROOMS Move-In, Move-Out

BATHROOMS季

WE CAN HANDLE ALL YOUR Email: exceptionalhousecleaning@gmail.com REMODEL OR NEW ADDITIONALL NEEDS WE CAN HANDLE YOUR REMODEL OR NEW Website: www.ehcdenver.com SHOWERS • CABINETS ADDITION • FLOORING NEEDS季 LIGHTING •CABINETS, WALLS FLOORING, LIGHTING, WALLS SHOWERS, FREE ESTIMATES FREE ESTIMATES季 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE

FREE ESTIMATES SONNY NGUYEN:

Office & Cell: 303-918-2411

100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE季 CALL PAUL 720-305-8650

Deck/Patio

FBM Concrete LLC.

BEST PRICES 30+ years experience Clem: 303-973-6991

FREE ESTIMATES

Cleaning

Ali’s Cleaning Services

Residential and Commercial Cleaning • 15yrsexperience •WindowCleaning • Detailed,Honest, •Insured&Bonded Dependable •GreatCustomerService

UTDOOR

ESIGNS, INC

“Specializing in Composite Redwood and Cedar Construction for Over 30 Years”

• Decks • Fences • Stairs • Overhangs •

Detailed cleaning at reasonable rates.

303-841-3087 303-898-9868

Drywall Finishing Mike Martis, Owner

35 Years Experience Patches • Repairs • Texturing • Basements • Additions • Remodels & Wallpaper Removal We Accept All Major Credit Cards

• Home Renovation and Remodel • 30 years Experience • Insured • Satisfaction Guaranteed

Residential • Commercial Move Outs • New Construction

Call Ed 720-328-5039 Sanders Drywall Inc.

303-549-7944 for FREE est.

For more information visit: JustDetailsCleaningSerivce.com

Cowboy Fencing is a full service fence & gate company installing fences in Colorado for 23 years. Residential/Commercial/ Farm & Ranch Fencing Low rates, Free estimates

Scott, Owner - 720-364-5270 Furniture Repair

’s DeSpain HOME SOLUTIONS

Solving All your Remodeling & Repair Problems – Just Ask! Expert Furniture Repair Refinishing, Touch up, Antique restoration, Moving Claims, Doors, Windows, Baseboards, Repair Wood Floors 40 Yrs Experience Call John Kuspiel

DEPENDABLE, RELIABLE SERVICE Over 30 Years Experience Licensed & Insured

Eric DeSpain 303-840-1874

303-618-7642

Please Recycle this Publication when Finished

Acoustic scrape and re-texture Repairs to full basement finishes Water damage repairs Interior paint, door & trim installs 30+ years experience Insured Free estimates

Just Details Cleaning Service Call Rudy

www.mikesgaragedoors.com

All phases to include

720.283.2155

- Integrity & Quality Since 1984 -

(303) 646-4499 Handyman

A PATCH TO MATCH

Highly rated & screened contractor by Home Advisor & Angies list

When “OK” Just isn’t good enough

Fence Services

www.123drywall.com

Honest & Dependable

References Available

Licensed. Call for a free estimate. Residential or commercial, big or small, we do it all. Quality work at a competitive price. Call James at (303) 505-3543, if no answer leave a message and I WILL return your call.

(303)988-1709 cell (720)373-1696

Drywall Repair Specialist

303-471-2323

Master Electrician.

• Springs, Repairs • New Doors and Openers • Barn and Arena Doors • Locally-Owned & Operated • Tom Martino’s Referral List 10 Yrs • BBB Gold Star Member Since 2002

PAUL TIMM

Deck/Patio

Call Ali @ 720-300-6731

A continental flair

Drywall

Construction/Repair Drywall Serving Your Area Since 1974

Free Estimates 17 Years Experience Licensed & Insured Driveways, patios, stamp & colored concrete. All kinds of flat work. Let us do good work for you! (720)217-8022

Over 25 years experience

FOR ALL YOUR GARAGE DOOR NEEDS!

• Residential Expert • All electrical upgrades • No Job Too Small • Senior Discounts – Lic/Insured

Cell: 720-690-7645

PAUL 720孰305孰8650 季 YOUR FULLCALL SERVICE NEIGHBORHOOD KITCHENYOUR ANDFULL BATH REMODEL EXPERTSKITCHEN AND BATH REMODELConcrete/Paving SERVICE NEIGHBORHOOD EXPERTS

Carpet/Flooring

Affordable Electrician

Garage Doors

Making the Outdoors a part of your home - Custom Designs by Certified Professional Engineer - Classic Composite or Redwood Decks - A+ BBB Rating Family Owned and Operated Licensed & Insured

Call Ron @ 303-726-1670

For a free estimate

Darrell 303-915-0739

Electricians ELECTRICAL SERVICE WORK

All types, licensed & insured. Honest expert service. Free estimates.

720-203-7385

For Local News, Anytime of the Day Visit

Handyman Service

ColoradoCommunityMedia.com

303-345-4046

No Job Too Small Just Make The Call

Centennial Citizen 29

6December 23, 2016

Services Handyman

Hauling Service

Screwed up your plumbing?

CALL DIRTY JOBS Plumbing repair & Drain Cleaning $100.00

720-308-6696 www.askdirtyjobs.com

Call for advice and Phone Pricing

AFFORDABLE

HANDYMAN

Carpentry • Painting Tile • Drywall • Roof Repairs Plumbing • Electrical Kitchen • Basements Bath Remodels Property Building Maintenance Free Estimates • Reliable Licensed • Bonded Insured • Senior Discount

Ron Massa

Office 303-642-3548 Cell 720-363-5983 No Service in Parker or Castle Rock

HANDYMAN & MAINTENANCE

Any and All Home Repairs & Painting. 40 years experience Rick (303)810-2380

HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING • Drywall • Painting • Tile • Trim • Doors • Painting • Decks • Bath Remodel • Kitchen Remodels • Basements & Much More! Call Today for a FREE ESTIMATE 303-427-2955

INSURED

JIM 303.818.6319

“HONEY-DO’S DONE… THAT YOUR HONEY DON’T DO.” — SMALL JOBS INSIDE AND OUT —

Lawn/Garden Services

Handyman

HANDYMAN SERVICES

OUTDOOR SERVICES

Drywall Carpentry Painting Plumbing Flooring Electrical Installation Repair Home Maintenance Free In-Home Estimates

TREES/ SHRUBS TRIMMED Small Jobs Welcome

Planted, Trimmed & Removal • Sod Work • Rock & Block Walls • Sprinklers • Aeration • Stumps Ground • Mulch

Licensed / Insured

(303)841-0361

HANDY MAN

303-566-4091

PROFESSIONAL

HOME MASTER

Plumbing, Carpentry, Drywall Repair, Painting, Doors, Electrical, Deck Staining, Gutter Cleaning Most Everything FREE Estimates 20 Years Experience Call Jim Myers

PLACE YOUR AD TODAY!

DICK 303-783-9000

720-287-4411 720-466-1355

searshandyman.com

Bobbie’s Property Relief Good Bye Chaos, Hello Calm Junk removal • Deep Clean Home Staging • Demo Work

BOBBIE’S PROPERTY RELIEF

Call for free estimate; 303-995-9998

www.bobbiespropertyrelief.com

Heating/ Air Conditioning

Serving the Front Range Since 1955

JOHNSON’S Heating • Cooling

SUPER START-UP FURNACE SPECIALS! $69 •Furnaces •Install •Boilers •Repair •Water •Replace Heaters

720-327-9214

Lighting

Health & Fitness

Robert Dudley Lighting

For all your indoor & outdoor lighting needs, plus… • Internet/TV Cable & Outlets •Ceiling Fans •Thermostats •Wall-Mounted TV’s • And many more services Free Estimates All Work Guaranteed

Call 720-456-8196

Misc. Services

PIANO TUNING

LicenSed/Bonded/inSuRed

Lawn/Garden Services

Columbine Custom Contracting & Sprinkler Service • Sprinkler Blow Outs $40 • Fall Aerations $40 • Fertilization $30 • Power Rakes $60 & Up • Fence Repair & Painting • Power wash decks & houses • Fall Clean Up & Tree Service • Laminate/ Hardwood Floors • Licensed Plumber

Tony 720-210-4304

Certified Piano Tuner Aaron Crane • 303.434.4424

Scrap Metal, Batteries, Appliances, Wiring, Scrap Plumbing/Heating, Cars/Parts, Clean out Garages/Yards, Rake, Yard work done w/chainsaw, Certified Auto Mechanical / Body Work & paint available Also can do inside or outside cleaning 303-647-2475 / 720-323-2173

Ascent Mobility w w w. a s c e n t m o b i l i t y. c o m • Stairlifts • Accessible Bathrooms • Wheelchair Ramps and Lifts • Vehicle Lifts • Residential Elevators

720-372-3306 Moving/Storage

Freedom. Safety. Value

To advertise your business here, Secure RV and Boat Storage Up to 50' inside gated security cameras, professional pest control, electric 110 for triple charge Call 720-606-3511 to see units

contact Karen at 303-566-4091

30 Centennial Citizen

December 23, 2016D

Services Painting Residential Experts

Residential Experts

We paint over 700 Homes Per Year No Deposit Ever Satisfaction Guaranteed 5 year, 7 year and 9 year Exterior Warranties 2 Yr. Interior Warranty Licensed & Insured up to $2 Million Locally Owned and Operated since 1989 Free Color Consulting & Samples

35% Off All Int. & Ext. 720-328-2572 720-569-4565

CALL TODAY FOR YOUR FREE QUOTE www.innovativepaintingllc.com

PLACE YOUR AD TODAY!

303-566-4091 Plumbing

Plumbing

ANCHOR PLUMBING

Rock Plumbing, LLC 720-692-7828

Residential:

• Hot Water Heat • Forced Air • Water Heaters • Kitchens • Baths • Service Repair • Sprinkler Repair •

(303) 961-3485

Pet Care & Services

Robert Fette Master Plumber

Repair, Replace, Remodel Servicing Douglas County

Licenced & Insured

Bryon Johnson

*Offer cannot be combined with any other offers.

~ Licensed & Insured ~

Scan here for a FREE QUOTE!

Painting

L.S. PAINTING, Inc. Littleton Office

303-948-9287

• Color Consultation • Custom Interior & Exterior • Residential & Commercial Painting • Paint Kitchen Cabinets • Free Estimates - Insured • 30 Years Experience • Satisfaction Guaranteed • Littleton Based/Serving all Metro Denver

lspaint@q.com • www.lspaintinginc.com

303.979.0105

Painting

Perez Painting LLC • Interior and Exterior • Carpentry Work • Fully Insured

• Siding Replacement and Everbrite Metal Coatings Available

“We’re Crazy About Plumbing” CUSTOM HOMES REMODEL FINISHED BASEMENTS SERVICE AND REPAIR Licensed • Insured ALAN ATTWOOD, Master Plumber

PH: 303-472-8217 FX: 303-688-8821

DIRTY JOBS Done Dirt Cheap!

Mike’s Painting & Decorating • Interior/Exterior • 35 years experience in your area • A-Rating with BBB • Fully Insured • I do the work myself • No job to small

CALL DIRTY JOBS 720-298-3496

perezpaintingcolorado@ 720298-3496 yahoo.com Plumbing

303-797-6031

We are community.

Your Community Connector to Boundless Rewards

PLUMBING & SPRINKLERS

Free Instant Phone Quote Repair or Replace: Faucets, Sprinklers, Toilets, Sinks, Disposals, Water Heaters, Gas Lines, Broken Pipes, Spigots/ Hosebibs, Water Pressure Regulator, Ice Maker, Drain Cleaning, Dishwasher Instl., for coupons go to vertecservices.com CALL Vertec (720)298-0880

Plumbing repair & Drain Cleaning $100.00

#1 in Customer Satisfactions

All Types of Roofing New Roofs, Reroofs, Repairs & Roof Certifications Aluminum Seamless Gutters Family owned/operated since 1980 Call Today for a FREE Estimate • Senior Discounts

(303) 234-1539

www.AnyWeatherRoofing.com • Sales@AnyWEatherRoofing.com

Tile

~ All Types of Tile ~ Granite - Ceramic ~ Porcelain ~ Natural Stone ~ Vinyl 32 Years Experience • Work Warranty

FREE Estimates

303-781-4919

720-400-6496 – topwindowcleaning.net

Local ads, coupons, special oﬀers and more!

Expert Tile, Marble, & Granite, Installations Free Estimates and Competitive Pricing All Work 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

Call Paul (720) 305-8650

● Marble ● Repairs ● Granite Counter Tops

RALPH & JOE’S AFFORDABLE RALPH’S &Drain JOE’S AFFORDABLE Cleaning

Remodeling is my specialty! Call now for free estimate

720-275-4020 or 303-935-1753

10% OFF to NEW CUSTOMERS Over 20 Years Experience Insured/Bonded Call Today For A FREE Estimate Quality work guaranteed Gutter/Yard Services

ALL PRO TILE & STONE

Call for advice and Phone Pricing

Call Us Today & Save Insured & $25 Bonded

Certified Arborist,Insured, Littleton Resident

TOP WINDOW CLEANING

720-308-6696 www.askdirtyjobs.com

Accepting all major credit cards

• Pruning • Removals • Shrub Maintenance • FreeEstimates

Window Services

Your neighborhood installation experts

Repair-Replace-Install Drains & Fixtures Water & Gas Lines Preventive Maintenance Seniorpumps, Discounts Sump water lines, garbage All disposals, Work Guarantee toilets, sinks & more

Abraham Spilsbury Owner/Operator

Roofing/Gutters

Thomas Floor Covering

Plumb-Crazy, LLC.

ABE’S TREE & SHRUB CARE

720.283.8226 C:720.979.3888

Master Plumber

• All plumbing repairs & replacement • Bathroom remodels • Gas pipe installation • Sprinkler repair

Tree Service

P O W E R E D

B Y

ANYTHING TILE

(303) 646-0140

h s i E L I sT

ite, References available ran g r u eds o y e for ic n* Bathrooms any ceram * Kitchens p om d * Backsplashes le c ne an b * Entry Ways a o d t r s * Patios, Decks ffo rble, a * Other Services an ma as required

Mark * 720-938-2415

ShopLocalColorado.com

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

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

Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0536-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 16, 2016, 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) Pamela Knight Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Bank of America, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Bank of America, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust June 24, 2009 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 07, 2009 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B9086131 Original Principal Amount $296,545.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $311,223.30

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 5, BLOCK 2, FOUR LAKES SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 7939 S Race Court, Centennial, CO 80122.

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

If applicable, a description of any changes to the deed of trust described in the notice of election and demand pursuant to affidavit as allowed by statutes:

C.R.S.§ 38-35-109(5) LEGAL DESCRIPTION HAS BEEN CORRECTED BY SCRIVENER'S AFFIDAVIT RECORDED 08/17/16 AT RECEPTION NO. D6090993 IN THE RECORDS OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY. NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/18/2017, 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: 11/24/2016 Last Publication: 12/22/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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

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

Notices

at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/01/2017, 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: 12/8/2016 Last Publication: 1/5/2017 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

Public Trustees

DATE: 09/16/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: David W Drake #43315 Scott D. Toebben #19011 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710 Attorney File # 16CO00321-1 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. Legal Notice NO.: 0536-2016 First Publication: 11/24/2016 Last Publication: 12/22/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0560-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 30, 2016, 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) Kevin Paul Orton Original Beneficiary(ies) Liberty Mortgage Corporation (Georgia) Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Branch Banking and Trust Company Date of Deed of Trust June 05, 2002 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 13, 2002 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B2109492 Original Principal Amount $180,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $135,636.20 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. SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT A Also known by street and number as: 3396 W Aksarben Ave, Littleton, CO 80123. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/01/2017, 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: 12/8/2016 Last Publication: 1/5/2017 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

IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE

Public Trustees

Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 09/30/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee

Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Original Grantor(s) Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 EUGENE L POWELL Kelly Murdock #46915 and MARLA D POWELL David R. Doughty #40042 Original Beneficiary(ies) Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC Eve M. Grina #43658 REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINNicholas H. Santarelli #46592 EE FOR FPF WHOLESALE, A DIVISION OF STEARNS LENDING, INC., ITS Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706Current Holder of Evidence of Debt 9990 NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Attorney File # 16-012281 Date of Deed of Trust The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector May 17, 2011 and is attempting to collect a debt. Any informaCounty of Recording To advertise yourtion public notices call 303-566-4100 provided may be used for that purpose. Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust ©Public Trustees' Association May 25, 2011 of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 0575-2016 EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION D1049384 Re-Recording Date of Deed of Trust CONDOMINIUM UNIT 103, BUILDING 6, SAJune 20, 2011 VANNAH, A CONDOMINIUM, ARAPAHOE Re-Recording Information (Reception No. and/or COUNTY, COLORADO, IN ACCORDANCE Book/Page No.) WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE DECLARAD1057342 TION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND Original Principal Amount RESTRICTIONS OF SAVANNAH, RECOR$192,506.00 DED ON JULY 27, 2004, AT RECEPTION NO. Outstanding Principal Balance B4133216 AND THE FIFTH SUPPLEMENT TO $170,454.82 SAID COVENANTS RECORDED MAY 19, Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are 2006 AT RECEPTION NO. B6075717 AND hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of FIRST AMENDMENT TO FIFTH SUPPLEtrust have been violated as follows: failure to MENT RECORDED JULY 3, 2006, AT RECEPpay principal and interest when due together TION NO. B6096776; AND ACCORDING TO with all other payments provided for in the evidTHE FIFTH SUPPLEMENT TO CONDOMINIence of debt secured by the deed of trust and UM MAP RECORDED MAY 19, 2006, AT RECEPTION NO. B6075716, TOGETHER WITH other violations thereof. THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE PARKING SPACE NO. 80 AND GARAGE 20C, COUNTY THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. FIRST LIEN.

Centennial Citizen 31

Public Trustees

SEE EXHIBIT A Also known by street and number as: 15700 E JAMISON DR 6-103, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE

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

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.

David W Drake #43315 Scott D. Toebben #19011 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710 Attorney File # 14CO00015-3

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/08/2017, 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.

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 0560-2016 EXHIBIT A THAT PART OF BLOCK D, SECOND AMENDED PLAT OF CENTENNIAL ACRES, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE WESTERLY LINE OF LOT 17, BLOCK 9, SECOND AMENDED PLAT OF CENTENNIAL ACRES WITH THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF WEST AKSARBEN AVENUE, THENCE WESTERLY ON THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF WEST AKSARBEN AVENUE TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF SOUTH LOWELL BOULEVARD, THENCE SOUTHERLY ON THE EASTERLY LINE OF SOUTHLOWELL BOULEVARD TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE LINE OF CURVE “0” AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF SAID SECOND AMENDED PLAT OF CENTENNIAL ACRES, THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE “0” TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF LOT 17, BLOCK 9, THENCE NORTHERLY ON SAID WESTERLY LINE OF LOT 17, BLOCK 9 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, EXCEPT THE WESTERLY 10 FEET CONVEYED TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY FOR ROAD PURPOSES, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Legal Notice NO.: 0560-2016 First Publication: 12/8/2016 Last Publication: 1/5/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0575-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 14, 2016, 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) EUGENE L POWELL and MARLA D POWELL Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FPF WHOLESALE, A DIVISION OF STEARNS LENDING, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Date of Deed of Trust May 17, 2011 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 25, 2011 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D1049384 Re-Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 20, 2011 Re-Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D1057342

First Publication: 12/15/2016 Last Publication: 1/12/2017 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: 10/14/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 7069990 Attorney File # 16-012281 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 0575-2016 EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION CONDOMINIUM UNIT 103, BUILDING 6, SAVANNAH, A CONDOMINIUM, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE DECLARA-

Public Trustees

Legal Notice NO.: 0575-2016 First Publication: 12/15/2016 Last Publication: 1/12/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Misc. Private Legals PUBLIC NOTICE ALLEN, SWEET & CARTER, LLC 212 North Concord Minneapolis, Kansas 67467 (785) 392-2105 allenandsweet@att.net IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OTTAWA COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF Bella Irene Hardy, A Minor Child Case No. 16 AD 07 Pursuant to K.S.A. §59 NOTICE OF PETITION FOR ADOPTION

You are hereby notified that a Petition for Adoption has been filed in the District Court of Ottawa County, Kansas, by Keith Anderson for an absolute Decree of Adoption, and you are hereby required to plead to the Petition within 21 days in the District Court of Ottawa County, Minneapolis, Kansas. If you fail to plead or answer the Petition, judgment may be taken against you by the Petitioner. ALLEN, SWEET & CARTER, LLC Joseph A. Allen #14705 Wade M. Carter #24526 212 North Concord Minneapolis, Kansas 67467 (785) 392-2105 /s/ Joseph A. Allen Attorney for Petitioner Legal Notice No.: 58357 First Publication: December 15, 2016 Last Publication: December 29, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

PUBLIC NOTICES

6December 23, 2016

It’s your right to know what the city and county governments are changing and proposing. ~~~ See the ordinances on these legal pages. ~~~ Read the public notices and be informed!

Centennial * 1

32 Centennial Citizen

December 23, 2016D

ting.com/centennial

Bring crazy fast fiber Internet to Centennial!

A great town deserves great Internet. That’s why we want to build a fiber network here, to bring the fastest Internet available to Centennial. We’re talking symmetrical gigabit Internet. 1000 Mbps download and 1000 Mbps upload.

stream videos without buffering

This is next generation Internet that has huge benefits not just for homes but for businesses too. An Internet connection that doesn’t slow down no matter how many people in the house, or in the city, are online.

unlimited monthly data usage

video conference without delay

surf the web with no load time

Cast your vote. Placing a $9 pre-order doesn’t just cast a vote for Ting Internet in a specific neighborhood and in Centennial at large, it also secures free installation for Ting gigabit fiber Internet to the premises. Pre-order and track our progress at ting.com/centennial

Map of Centennial, CO Where will network construction begin? Pre-order and and get it in your neighborhood first.