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WHERE DO THE GEESE GO?

Pretty much all over — watch your step. Find out what’s being done. P5

‘EXERCISE IS MEDICINE’ South Suburban offers workout program for those with cancer P7

PAYING THE PRICE: A bill in the state Senate would ramp up the penalties for texting and driving P10

GLIDING TO VICTORY: Arapahoe and Heritage have strong showings at state P24

THE BOTTOM LINE PERIODICAL

‘We brought the issue forward because we as a council had struggled with issues of working together since the first time we met.’ Amy Martinez, city councilmember | Page 7 INSIDE

VOICES: PAGE 12 | LIFE: PAGE 14 | CALENDAR: PAGE 22 | SPORTS: PAGE 24

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MY NAME IS Amy Kozdron is a Littleton native and the owner of The Pink Attic Cat vintage store. KYLE HARDING

School districts brace for dip in home property taxes Gallagher Amendment could hit education funding, parks BY KYLE HARDING KHARDING@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

AMY KOZDRON

Littleton native, store owner

About me I’m a Littleton native and I own The Pink Attic Cat vintage shop on Rapp Street. I lived in Denver for a couple years and Englewood for a couple years. Now we live next to the cemetery. The overall aesthetic of a small downtown is appealing. I like the fact that I live close by. If I want to walk to work I can.

A career in vintage items I was a stay-at-home mom to two sons before I opened my store 13 years ago. My love of vintage items started with my grandparents. They used to

take us for rides on Sundays and we’d end up in some little town somewhere looking at junk shops and bottle stores. It’s in my blood. Finding new items I like picking a lot, going out and looking for stuff for the shop. Sometimes we go to really terrible places. We were just in a building that had been closed for 40 years. It was a furniture store. There was gross stuff in there. We have found amazing things in the weirdest places. We travel between here and Michigan, where my husband’s family lives. There’s this place that’s literally called The Junk Shop and we stop there on the way. It’s like 20 acres of stuff and you have to go dig around and you never know what you’re going to find. It’s so cool. If you have suggestions for My Name is…contact Kyle Harding at kharding@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Colorado homeowners will benefit from a property tax decrease next year, but local districts that are funded by property taxes are preparing for a hit. Since 1982, state property tax value has, by law, been made up of 45 percent residential tax revenues and 55 percent commercial tax revenues, per the Gallagher Amendment, which was enacted into the Colorado Constitution that year. But residential property taxes will drop next year for the first time since 2003, according to the state Department of Local Affairs, from 7.96 percent of assessed value to 6.56 percent. New residential target percentages are set in non-assessment years. Due to the Denver-area increase in housing prices, along with a decrease in commercial values, residential property taxes have made up more than 45 percent, causing

a mandatory cutback. Prior to the Gallagher Amendment’s passage, residential assessment rates hit 21 percent. What is good news for homeowners is cause for concern for local governments. “For our district, it means we’re going to have a tight year,” said Diane Doney, chief financial officer of Littleton Public Schools. “I’m hoping to avoid any draconian cuts.” Doney said it is hard to tell yet, but the district may take a cut of about $500,000. The district’s budget is about $150 million. “$500,000 is not huge,” she said, but noted that an increase in class sizes could be necessary. South Suburban Parks and Recreation District Finance Director Steve Shipley said the district could lose out on $2 million, or approximately 10 percent of its property tax revenue. The only option, he said, would be to go to the voters to increase the mill levy. “It’ll be big,” he said. Shipley said that rural areas of the state will be affected more, however, and when home values are reassessed next year there could be a correction. “I’m expecting a big increase in assessment,” he said.

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Littleton will process the site development plan and building application for an affordable apartment building downtown that has drawn the ire of its future neighbors, while still negotiating with the developer for a compromise on some elements of the project. Montana-based Summit Housing Group has already been approved by the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority to receive federal tax credits for Littleton Crossing, a proposed three-story, 63-unit complex at 5591 S. Nevada St. that would mainly house tenants who meet income restriction requirements. The tax credit allow the apartments to be rented at below-market rates. CHFA tax credit manager Tasha Weaver said the project has received an “unprecedented” amount of backlash from Littleton’s citizens, and Mayor Bruce Beckman has expressed dismay that such a project could be placed in Littleton without input from the city. Critics of the project have raised concerns about density, parking and neighborhood character. Deanna Cook, who lives near the project and opposes it, implored the council to do something to stop it at the Feb. 7 meeting. “We look to you to protect the rights and interests of your citizens,” she said. Councilmember Doug Clark says that the site was improperly rezoned to allow one-bedroom apartments. However, acting City Manager Mark Relph said that though the current staff interpretation of the city code

is that a piece of property must be at least four acres to rezone for planned development, that was not the staff interpretation in 2013, when the zoning was changed. Prior to that, the land had been planned for an expansion of the Nevada Place condos that lie across Nevada Street from it. “That original interpretation had been a pattern for many years,” Relph said. Old interpretation of the code also allowed a development to more easily meet open space and parking requirements. Jessica Alizadeh, an attorney with Denver firm Fairfield and Woods who represents Summit, said the developer has an “absolute legal right” to be issued a site development plan. “Zoning mistakes occur on nearly every application in nearly every municipality to some degree,” she said. Alizadeh said that Summit is willing to negotiate with the city for a compromise. Based on review of prior code interpretation and consultation with contract city attorney Ken Fellman, Relph changed the staff recommendation to the council on the issue at the meeting. In the documents he wrote for the staff packet, he recommended council direct staff to enter into negotiations with Summit and set a public hearing for March 7. However, at the meeting, he recommended that the council allow the project to move forward administratively and release a public summary of the legal issues it had to consider. “There’s a lot of misinformation that’s being discussed,” he said. “And this would be an opportunity to perhaps clarify that.”

Littleton will take more time to find city manager BY KYLE HARDING KHARDING@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Three finalists came to town to interview for the Littleton city manager post. City council has determined it will go with a fourth choice: none of the above. After the Feb. 2 interviews, the council elected not to offer a job to any of the three candidates, and voted at a Feb. 7 meeting to authorize Waters & Co. Executive Recruitment to search for more candidates. “We’ve determined there was not a good fit for Littleton for any of them,” Mayor Bruce Beckman said. The contract with Waters & Co. includes a guarantee that the company will work with the city until an appointment is made. The contract was for $26,150 for the initial search. Michael Penny was fired by council as city manager about eight months ago. Some members of council said Penny did not communicate well with council and did not run the city in a transparent manner. Public Works Director Mark Relph has been serving as acting city manager since July. Relph said he is not interest-

ed in the position on a permanent basis. After contracting with the search firm in September, the council selected six final candidates out of 29 applications and set a date for interviews, even after several councilmembers expressed concerns that none of the choices were particularly impressive. By the time of the interviews, all but one of the finalists had dropped out and two candidates who had initially not been among the top six were invited to interview. Though one candidate interviewed well, according to some councilmembers, city department heads expressed concerns to the council about his past. Some officials in Boulder, where Paul Fetherston was deputy city manager from 2008-14, characterized as “toxic” his relationships with city staff members and called him a micromanager. The finalists were Fetherston, the assistant city manager of Asheville, North Carolina; Thomas Thomas, former city manager of Rock Island, Illinois; and Larry Burks, assistant city administrator of Bellevue, Nebraska. Councilmember Bill Hopping said he is optimistic that stronger candidates will be found the second time around.

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Some find park conditions are for the birds Canada geese and their droppings pose a dilemma for groundskeepers BY KYLE HARDING KHARDING@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The south metro area’s parks and golf courses have become popular spots for Canada geese, frustrating many walkers, golfers and dog owners. “Redstone Park is disgusting right now,” Highlands Ranch resident Carrie Comeford wrote on the Facebook page Word of Mouth Highlands Ranch. “There are so many droppings around the playground there... unsavory.” Other than the geese themselves, the most visible sign of the birds is their waste blanketing the ground of parks, golf courses and sometimes, sidewalks. However, the geese, which are a protected species by both federal and state law, can also damage golf course greens by pecking through the surface to get to sand, which aids their digestion. So why do the geese like it here so much? “There are two things that attract them,” said Dave Brueggeman, parks manager for South Suburban Parks and Recreation District. “Bodies of water and open grass to graze on.” South Suburban manages more than 2,000 acres of open space across the south metro area — primarily in the Littleton, Lone Tree and west Centennial areas — with 74 parks and four golf courses. South Suburban controls geese by “hazing” them when they become a nuisance — using air horns or The Goosinator, a remote-controlled “predator,” to scare them away. But hazing must be done constantly in order to keep the geese at bay. “Resource-wise, it’s taxing,” Brueggeman said. The Highlands Ranch Metro District uses a variety of tactics to attempt to scare geese away from Redstone Park, its largest complex, including coyote cutouts, balloons, streamers and remote-controlled devices, according parks and parkways manager Dirk Ambrose.

A GAGGLE OF FACTS • Canada geese call Colorado home yearround, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, but fall and winter see increased numbers as migratory birds come through. • The geese are protected by both federal and state laws, but non-lethal control activities in which there is no direct contact can be done without permits. This includes hazing, or scaring the geese away. • Egg and nest control activities, including coating the eggs with oil to keep them from hatching, require permits. • Other methods to control geese on property, Parks and Wildlife says, can include landscape modiﬁcation, such as planting trees, bushes or hedges between grassy areas and water, building barriers like fences or rock walls, not feeding them or using commercially available repellents. “Nothing seems to reliably work for very long, nor can we afford to have staff constantly move them along,” he said in an email. Jamie Noebel, community relations manager of the Highlands Ranch Community Association, said residents have complained about bird droppings in parks and on sidewalks. Ambrose said that goose complaints typically rise when the spring sports season comes around. “Although it sure seems that the goose activity is on the rise this year, we have no hard data to confirm that,” he said. Colorado Parks and Wildlife spokeswoman Jennifer Churchill said it is hard to tell if the goose population has risen in recent years, but, anecdotally, there does seem to be more lately. The fact that the metro area’s largest bodies of waters don’t freeze over during the winter is an attraction for the geese. “We have open water all winter long so we have a heck of a lot of geese,” she said. Tim Davis, superintendent at Englewood’s Broken Tee golf complex, said in an email that the problem seems bigger this year. “It seems like every other golf course superintendent I talk to is dealing with a bigger mess than usual,” he said. SEE GEESE, P8

Redstone Park in Highlands Ranch has a pond and open space making it a suitable place for geese to dwell. ALEX DEWIND

Geese go to the dogs

One of Tim Eubank’s dogs approaches geese. Eubank owns Up & Away Goose Control, which uses trained border collies to scare the birds off golf courses and other properties. COURTESY PHOTO

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Council conduct discussed in wake of controversy Speakers urge city officials to work on divisive issues BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Members of the Englewood City Council agreed during their Feb. 6 meeting to try to work together and put to rest the controversy triggered by the Jan. 17 proposal to replace Mayor Joe Jefferson, and Councilmember Steve Yates withdrew his pending motion to elect a new mayor and mayor pro tem. “We brought the issue forward because we as a council had struggled with issues of working together since the first time we met,” said Councilmember Amy Martinez, who had seconded Yates’ motion on Jan. 17. “I feel we are now at a good place so we can start fresh and do what it takes to work together.” Mayor Pro Tem Rick Gillit had similar comments and said he hopes all councilmembers can agree to disagree in a friendlier manner. Councilmember Linda Olson said she wants to see the issues resolved and hopes the council has adopted a determined effort to work together. Councilmember Laurett Barrentine said she talked to the mayor and knows he wants to take the high road

During the Feb. 6 Englewood City Council meeting, Gavin Letkomiller, 6, is held in the arms of his dad Jeremy so he could talk into the microphone as he urged the councilmembers to settle their issues and work together. Gavin was the youngest of the residents who spoke at the meeting on the same issue. TOM MUNDS so the council can work closely together for the good of the community, and she wants to join him in that effort. Jefferson said he wants to put the

issue to rest and join together to help move Englewood forward. When he rescinded his motion, Yates said he had hoped to resolve

City seeks input on sex-offender residency limits Change would reduce some distance restrictions for those on registry BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Englewood City Council is urging residents to sign up and speak at a Feb. 21 public hearing on the proposal to change the distancing restrictions in the sex offender residency requirement law. The proposed change would create more areas in the city where registered sex offenders could live. Under current rules, registered sex offenders who were not already living in the city prior to a 2006 ordinance are essentially barred from residing anywhere in Englewood. The 2006 ordinance is the portion of Title 9 of the city code that prohibits registered sex offenders from living within 2,000 feet of schools, parks or playgrounds and within 1,000 feet of day care facilities, recreational centers or public swimming pools. The proposal that will be considered at the public hearing would set the distance at a uniform 1,000 feet from all listed facilities. The Feb. 21 city council meeting will begin at 7 p.m. and will be held

in the council chambers on the second floor of the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. The public hearing will be part of the Feb. 21 city council meeting agenda. Residents who wish to comment about the proposal can sign up to speak the night of the meeting provided they arrive before the meeting starts. Those who can’t attend the meeting but want information included on the record should mail or e-mail it to the Englewood City Clerk’s office; to find the address or email address, go to englewoodgov.org and look for the “city clerk” tab under “inside city hall”. The ordinance to change the distance requirement was approved on first reading at the council’s Feb. 6 meeting by a vote of 5-1. Councilmember Laurett Barrentine voted against the ordinance because she said research has shown that sex offender residency restrictions do not improve community safety. “This is a change in distancing and I believe any distancing restriction is arbitrary,” she said during the Feb. 6 meeting. “I do not think the law is appropriate and hurts people who live in our community.” Mayor Joe Jefferson said he is looking forward to the public hearing. “After all of the data and infor-

mation we have heard that residency restrictions don’t work, I wonder if keeping sex offender residency restrictions make sense,” he said. The city’s sex offender residency requirements have been discussed in council meetings for almost a year. Englewood residents have repeatedly urged repeal of the ordinance as have residents from a number of other communities. The majority of the comments urged the council to rescind the ordinance but a few residents wanted the ordinance to remain as it is. The sex offender residency restriction imposed by the 2006 ordinance gives the police department the authority to require any convicted sex offender to move out of Englewood within 30 days or face arrest. Englewood is one of six Colorado communities with sex offender residency restrictions. Late last year, attorney Alison Ruttenberg, representing plaintiffs Brian Brockhausen and Allen Toner, took the issue to U.S. District Court, but the request for a temporary restraining order and a permanent restraining order were both denied. After the judge’s decision rejecting the request for a permanent restraining order, Ruttenberg said the next step is to take the lawsuit against Englewood and the ordinance to trial.

concerns that had been happening for more than a year without airing the council’s dirty laundry in public. “I was concerned we weren’t getting things done because of we were not following the council rules, so I made the Jan. 17 motion,” he said. “Since then we have talked about resolving the issues. I think we can get past them and work together to move our city forward.” The agreement to try to work together came during council comments portion of the meeting that followed residents speaking out on a number of issues. Twenty-one resident made comments and almost half came to ask council to work better together. Residents voiced concern that the issues behind the Jan. 17 motion hampered the council’s effectiveness and urged members to resolve them. Several residents spoke in support of the job Jefferson was doing. One of those supporting Jefferson and the speaker who got applause from the audience was Gavin Letkomiller. The 6-year-old was held up by his dad Jeremy so he could speak into the microphone. “I like (Mayor) Joe. He pats me on the head when he sees me and that makes me happy,” the boy said. “I know he does good stuff here (at the council meetings) to make people happy too.”

Englewood seeks names for 2017 Citizen of Year STAFF REPORT

Is there an Englewood resident you admire for his or her devotion to helping others and making the city a better place? The City of Englewood is asking for nominations for the 2017 Citizen of the Year, and the nomination process is open through Feb. 28. Any Englewood resident is eligible for nomination, with the exception of current members of the Englewood City Council. Nominees shall: • Have exempliﬁed outstanding volunteer or philanthropic dedication to the Englewood community. • Have signed a consent form agreeing to stand for nomination and grant the city his/her permission to release the nominee’s name for publicity purposes, if selected as Citizen of the Year. Nominations should include: • Nomination form: Go to englewoodgov.org and the nomination form link is prominently displayed under “In the Spotlight.” • Documentation of volunteer/philanthropic service: amount of time serving the community, value of service, variety of contribution, impact of service given. • Support of nomination: type of support given, groups/individuals supporting nomination. Questions? Call Englewood Communications Manager Alison Carney, 303-762-2311.

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GEESE

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Davis said that Broken Tee currently uses pyrotechnic devices to scare the geese away, but that doesn’t prevent them from landing on the course in the first place. Flashing strobe lights help deter them from nesting on the course’s ponds. Brueggeman said another thing that South Suburban can do is to control nests, with permitting from Parks and Wildlife. This is done by coating the eggs with corn oil, preventing them from hatching. The district is legally permitted to oil 200 eggs per year. An alternative method to controlling geese that has emerged is to scare them away with trained dogs. Tim Eubank, owner Littleton’s of Up & Away Goose Control, said that border collies are particularly effective because their behavior mimics that of the Arctic fox, a natural predator. Eubank said he currently contracts with 12 apartment complexes, includ-

Goose waste can pose potential health hazards to people and pets. According to the Internet Center for Wildlife Damage Management — a nonprofit organization run by professors from several universities — parasites and bacteria can be carried in goose feces. E. coli, salmonella and listeria are among them. They can also carry viruses, including avian influenza. However, the center cautions that the presence of a disease does not necessarily translate into a public health threat. Find out more at icwdm.org ing one where an elderly woman was knocked down by an attacking goose, three golf courses, four churches and a business park. He has also developed and marketed The Predator, a remote-controlled device similar to The Goosinator. Davis said that Broken Tee is working on a program to allow owners of herding breed dogs to train them on the course. He said dogs are typically the most effective form of goose haz-

Dozens of geese take a swim at a pond at Redstone Park in Highlands Ranch. ALEX DEWIND ing. He is also considering purchasing a remote-controlled device, which he says he has used effectively at another course he worked at. Churchill said trained dogs have proven successful and are allowed as long as they don’t harm the geese. Eubank’s dogs are trained not to

touch the geese, but the geese don’t know that. “We’re just politely asking the geese to go hang out somewhere else,” Eubank said. — Staff writer Alex DeWind contributed to this report.

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Tri-County Health Department offering coupons for radon testing

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Kari Crist recently had her basement checked for radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas. Crist, of Highlands Ranch, was spending more than 15 hours, seven days a week in an art studio in her basement. Her husband’s office is also located in that part of the home. The level of radon in Crist’s basement was three times the limit. The Environmental Protection Agency recommends fixing homes that have levels at or above 4pCi/L. “Not something to mess with,” Crist wrote on a Facebook page called Word of Mouth Highlands Ranch. “And if you’ve already had it checked, check it again. It can turn up later.” To encourage homeowners to test their homes for radon, Tri-County Health Department — which serves more than 1.4 million people in Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties — is providing coupons for free radon test kits. “Although there is no safe level of radon, a simple, inexpensive test will tell you if the home you live in or are intending to buy needs to be fixed,” a media release from Tri-County Health Department says. “It is easy to test your home and radon levels can be reduced with a radon reduction system.” Radon, a radioactive gas that forms naturally when radioactive metals break down in rocks, soil and groundwater, is the second leading cause of lung cancer after cigarette smoking, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. People can be exposed to radon primarily from breathing radon in air that comes through cracks and gaps in buildings and homes, the CDC says.

COUPON QUANTITIES ARE LIMITED. Call first to reserve or to see if test kits are still available. The four Tri-County Health Department locations are: Administration/Greenwood Village: 6162 S. Willow Drive, 720200-1670 Castle Rock: 4400 Castleton Court, 303-663-7650 Aurora: 15400 E. 14th Place, 303-363-3055 Commerce City: 4201 E. 72nd Ave., 303-288-6816 According to the Tri-County Health Department, in Colorado approximately 500 people die annually from radon-induced lung cancer. In Douglas County, 39.6 percent of household radon tests were above the recommended EPA action limit, as in Crist’s situation. In Adams County that rate was 24.2 percent and 44.4 percent in Arapahoe County. Steven Chevalier, environmental health manager at Tri-County Health Department, recently bought a new home that had an average level of radon of 6.4 pCi/L. According to Tri-County Health Department, that number is comparable to having more than 200 chest X-rays every year. “Investing in a radon mitigation system for $850 is a small price to pay for the health of our family,” Chevalier said in the media release. “The average price of a radon mitigation system in Colorado is $1,200.” According to the EPA, the primary method used to reduce radon in a home is a vent pipe system and fan, which pulls radon from beneath the house and vents it to the outside. The system does not require major changes to a home, the EPA says, and is more efficient if foundation cracks and other openings are sealed.

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Bill on gun training for school employees passes state Senate A separate bill on concealed carry in schools is killed in the House BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITY

A bill that would allow teachers and other public school employees who have the proper permit to carry a handgun on campus after completing safety training has passed the state Senate. Meanwhile, a measure that would have allowed anyone with a concealed carry permit to carry a handgun on public school grounds was defeated in the House. Both bills were introduced and sup-

ported by Republicans, who control the Senate, but opposed by Democrats, who hold a majority in the House. Senate Bill 17-005 is sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Chris Holbert, R-Parker, and House Minority Leader Patrick Neville, R-Castle Holbert Rock. It would allow a county sheriff to provide a safety-training course to any employee of any public elementary, middle, junior high or high school who has a permit to carry a concealed handgun, a summary of the bill says. Once that Neville training is completed, the employee would be permitted to

carry the handgun on campus. It was approved 18-17, a party-line vote, on Feb. 6. It will now face an uphill battle in the House. Holbert said his bill encourages a greater level of training for all people who are armed in public schools, including law enforcement and staff who are hired as private security guards. As part of the bill, a county sheriff would consult with the school district in the sheriff ’s county to establish a curriculum for the safety-training course. Individual school districts would need to approve the program set up by the sheriff and would be able to cap the number of employees who are permitted to carry a gun at each school. House Bill 17-1036, which would have changed the law to allow anyone

with a concealed carry permit to bring a handgun on campus, was voted down on a 6-3 party-line vote in a House committee on Feb. 8. Its sponsors were Patrick Neville and state Rep. Kim Ransom, R-Acres Green, and state Sen. Tim Neville, R-Jefferson County. “I believe teachers should focus on teaching and nurturing our children, not act as armed security,” state Rep. Susan Lontine, D-Denver, told the committee, according to a news release. Chris Gdowski, superintendent for Adams 12 Five Star Schools, said arming his employees is not something he’s interested in doing. His district has plenty of safety protocols in place. SEE LEGISLATURE, P35

Texting and driving bill advances in Colorado Legislature STAFF REPORT

A bill to increase penalties for drivers convicted of distracted driving related to cellphone use passed the state Senate’s State, Veterans & Military Affairs Committee on Feb. 8 by a 4-1 vote. The committee amended some of the

bill’s language and changed penalties assessed to drivers in an effort to gain more bipartisan support. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Lois Court, D-Denver, originally included a fine of $500 and five points on the driver’s license for a first offense and a $750 fine and six points for a second

or subsequent offense. Current law requires a $50 fine and one point for a first offense and a $100 fine and one point for subsequent offenses. After it was rewritten, the bill calls for a penalty of a $300 fine and four points on the driver’s license per occurrence. State Rep. Jovan Melton,

D- Aurora, is sponsoring the bill in the House. The next step for the bill is a vote by the Senate Finance Committee, scheduled for Feb. 16. Court is confident the bill will advance to the full Senate thereafter and move to the House by the end of the month.

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Happy First Smoke-Free Anniversary, Littleton!

It’s Good For Health, It’s Good For Business! Congratulations on one year with an outdoor smoke-free downtown zone, including electronic smoking devices downtown and citywide. For more information about Littleton’s Smoke-Free Main Street area see City Code Section 6-10-2 (A)

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Let others into your heart to put your problems in perspective

WINNING WORDS

Michael Norton

his week I would like to share a quick story with you about a boy and his journey and understanding of the bigger picture while finding purpose along the way to becoming a man. His story starts out very sadly as his father dies in a car accident when the boy was only 5 years old. He had a brother and two sisters, so his father’s death left his mom alone to raise four children on her own. Friends and neighbors helped out as much as they could and were around often enough in the beginning, but as time went on, they had to tend to their own lives and families. Extended family played a huge part of helping to raise the young boy and his siblings; in particular, his grandparents

were extremely loving and supportive. A few years went by and the young boy’s mother did remarry. However, it was an unhealthy marriage and there was plenty of trouble and hardships for the family. After enduring the marriage for 10 years his mother and stepfather divorced. Although difficult to get by and divorce is never easy, it was healthier for everyone. And within another two years, his mother remarried once again. This was also unfortunately a short-lived marriage as the boy, who by now was a teenager, watched as his mother’s newest husband and the family’s newest stepfather passed away unexpectedly one day while hanging the Christmas lights on the outside of the house.

Throughout this young man’s life, his grandparents had raised him in the church. However, as his life seemed to be filled with more struggles and misery than he felt he could handle, he was often conflicted with how he felt about the church and God. It seemed as though his friends and neighbors and cousins and other families had “normal” lives compared to his own life and he wondered for years why this was happening to him and his family. His patience eventually gave in to anger and resentment and he found himself shaking his fist at the sky and cursing and yelling at God. As time went on, he eventually found his way SEE NORTON, P13

Hey, speeders: There’s nothing pedestrian about this concern QUIET DESPERATION

Craig Marshall Smith

live on a street named after a sobbing tree. The street is a shortcut to a nearby high school. The posted speed limit is 25 mph. But you wouldn’t know it, mornings, when the teenagers are on their way. Maybe they’re just late for school. I wonder if they would rather be late for school, or headed to court, to appear in front of a judge on reckless driving and manslaughter charges? My street is lined with children — little children. Now and then, they get away from a parent. My street is lined with dog owners, who like to walk their dogs without the fear of turning into a couple of asphalt scabs. There’s one old guy who walks his incontinent dachshund off and on all day long.

He’s the neighborhood Grinch, but he loves his dog. The two of them are a familiar sight on my street. They don’t walk very far on each trip. The dog is old and has very short legs. In the morning this is what they hear: Whoosh. Whoosh. Whoosh. Whoosh. Teenagers, your first driver’s license, loud music, and obliviousness to the law all go together. And that’s fine. Take it out somewhere else. Just not up and down subdivision streets that are lined with children and dogs. John Kay is 72. He was born Joachim Fritz Krauledat in East Prussia, Germany (now a part of Russia). He and his family made their way to Canada, and then to the United States. He wears sunglasses, indoors and outdoors,

all day long. Kay is legally blind. The punch line is that Kay and his band Steppenwolf recorded a song that you could be listening to right now, as background for this column. “Born to Be Wild” is everywhere. Maybe you first heard it when you watched “Easy Rider” in 1969. Maybe you heard it again during the Coen brothers’ 2017 Super Bowl commercial. It was a teenager’s anthem when I was a teenager, and it still is. I was not, however, born to be wild. At the age of 15, I turned 35. I didn’t want it, it just happened. There was something about a murder. I was a witness. I had to sit up straight and talk like an adult for the first time. In 2001, I was shown a transcript of my SEE SMITH, P35

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Tonsing will be missed Thank you for the thoughtful obituary about Robert Tonsing by Sonya Ellingboe. Former and current Littleton staff did a great job highlighting why Bob Tonsing was known as the “Father of Light Rail.” Bob’s work was key to securing Federal funds for the Southwest Light Rail in the late 1990s and to the 2004 passage of FasTracks. I had the pleasure of working with Bob starting when I first was elected to the Littleton City Council in 1987.

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In that capacity, I understood how vital Bob’s work was in the mid-to-late 1980s because it ensured that Littleton got on the funding list in the first place. Bob would report at council meetings (with obvious relish!) about the intricate bureaucratic process of getting the go-ahead from the old Urban Mass Transit Administration. During these reports, I could not help but marvel that any council member would invest so much time understanding this arcane process. But Bob’s attention

and willingness to roll up his sleeves paid off. This was especially true as the heavy-hitter Denver Tech Center business leaders tried to push the Southeast Line ahead of the Southwest Line, setting off an ugly fight. It was Bob’s deep understanding of the process — in addition to his toughness — that helped us prevail. Bob Tonsing served the Littleton community and the entire region in an exemplary way. He will be sorely missed. Patricia Cronenberger Littleton

Time for better health care fix The guest column by Joe Sammen demands a response. I find it very ironic he cites studies that the repeal of the ACA without replacement would lead to millions uninsured and replacement must contain certain protections. Where was this concern when millions lost coverage at the implementation of the ACA in the first place? The implementation of the ACA had to rely on deception (Pelosi: “We have to pass the law to find out what’s in the law”), and lies

(Obama: “If you like your plan you can keep you plan; if you like your doctor you can keep your doctor”) to become law in the first place. Yes, pre-existing coverage and adult children staying on parents’ plans until 26 are the good parts of the ACA. And they should be part of any new replacement plan. But the answer was to not upend coverage for 100 percent of the population to solve a problem for 10-15 per-

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Here are a few tips for finding the truth and taking action

ver the last few weeks, I’ve received numerous questions about what’s really happening in our government, and what can we do to get more involved. What’s an executive order and how does it work? Where are the checks and balances, and how do they work or not work? What’s all the fuss about Cabinet nominations? How do I get my voice heard with my elected officials? How do I find out the real truth behind “alternative facts,” fake news, and social media opinions and find resources that are factual? Because most of us haven’t had any education about our government since high school civics class or have any experience within the government, these are really good questions that are now being asked by people in all walks of life. There is now cause (and for some, alarm) for all of us to be educated about how our government and politi-

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back to church again, and he actually volunteered as one of the youth directors of the church. Every Friday night he would help the youth pastor lead the group. The youth group was open to everyone, not just members of that particular church. One Friday night a young girl showed up to attend youth group. She kept to herself most nights and was very quiet. And then one night, an opportunity came up that allowed the young man and the new girl attending the youth group meetings to talk. And as she shared her story, in that instant, the young man knew immediately that everything that had happened to him as he was growing up did not happen to punish him, but rather to prepare him for something bigger in his life. He was being prepared for this very moment with the young girl, and as he would find out later in life, he was also being prepared for many other opportunities just like it. You see, the young girl shared with him that she was feeling bad, she was feeling hurt, and she was feeling sad and angry all at the same time. She had lost her mom, her father remarried, he later divorced, and then remarried again, and then unfortunately divorced again. She felt it was somehow her fault. She shared that her friends all seemed to live “normal” lives and seemed so much more stable. She was tired of the way people looked at her and her family. She felt like she didn’t belong.

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cent of the population. There were much better alternative fixes for the 10-15 percent that lacked coverage

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cal system work and how we can influence them, or even revolutionize them. So since you’ve asked, I’ve decided to host a town hall to help answer your questions from an insider’s perspective. It will be scheduled soon, but for now, here are a few tips Linda Newell and resources you can access right now: • Find your electeds: You have city, county, state and federal representatives who work for you. Know them. To find yours you can go to www.votesmart.org. It’s not a perfect site, but you can find yours at all levels of government from entering in your 9-digit zip code. • Watch your electeds in action: Sign up for their email newsletter so

As the young man listened, with his own heart breaking as he was hearing his own life story played back to him, he was able to look her in the eye and not say, “I think I know how you feel.” Instead he was able to say, “I know exactly how you feel.” He shared his own story and there was immediate trust amongst them. The young girl continued attending youth group, made many friends, and her own family life stabilized as she grew and matured as a person and in her faith. And again, in that one instant, in that very moment, a boy, turned teenager, turned young man, realized that there really is a bigger picture, there really is a purpose, he was not here by accident, and that his own life story, even as tragic as it may have seemed, was leading him and preparing him for something far greater in life. And sometimes it takes years, maybe even many years for us to get past the anger, frustration, and pain before we can see and understand it all. We just have to be open to seeing it, or we may end up missing the opportunity to see the bigger picture and finding our own purpose. How about you? Is something happening right now that is confusing, frustrating, and making it hard for you to see the bigger picture? I really would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@ gmail.com. And when we can look through and even past the tragedies and triumphs of life so that we can see the bigger picture, 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.

than what the ACA did to everyone else. But Obama put his ideology ahead of what was good for the country and we ended up with what we have today — a failed ACA that has to be repealed and replaced. Greg Nierling Centennial

you can see what they’re working on and when they’re hosting town halls. Not all officials have town halls or if so, not often, so you need to show up at those to give them your thoughts. (Remember to ensure them that you’re a constituent, you’re NOT being paid to be there, and you vote.) • See how your electeds vote: You can use www.smartvote.org for this, but there are also two other sites at the state level (where many of our pertinent laws are drafted) that can help you — http://leg.colorado.gov/ or a new site just recently launched: https://digitdemos.com. • Communicate with your electeds: Let them know how you feel about topics, issues, or bills moving through the process BEFORE they vote. Send them an email, call them, or tell them in person, if possible. But when you do, in the first line, remember to mention that you’re a constituent so they’ll pay more attention, hopefully. Hint: Honey

works better than vinegar. Much of the time, the first people to hear or see those are volunteer or very low-paid interns, and they’re just trying to do their job as best as they can, like you. • Biggest tip of the day: In order to influence effectively, you need to be educated before you can advocate. Take the time. Your health or life may depend on it. Wish I had more space and you had more time, but for now, try some of these, and look for more tips next time on finding factual news. And look for my town hall and documentary coming soon! Linda Newell is termed out as the state senator of Senate District 26 and is now educating people on how to understand and influence their government. Look for her upcoming documentary to be released soon. She may be reached at senlindanewell@gmail.com or senlindanewell.com or @sennewell on Twitter.

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Trend helps create connections while boosting love of reading BY STEPHANIE MASON SMASON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

fter the bus drops her off from school, London Branch, 5, runs to her Little Free Library box to look for a new

book. “It is almost like a treasure box, you never know what you are going to discover,” said Fernando Branch, London’s father. Rewind to spring break 2016. Fernando, a principal at Noel Community Art School, decided to spend his weeklong break to complete a project with his daughters that would benefit the community. Despite the cold weather and 1-yearold daughter Lauren’s persistence in stealing the wood glue, Fernando and his family built their Little Free Library and put it up in front of their home on South Madison Circle in Centennial in mid-January. Building the box is a memory he will always have with his daughters, Fernando said. London adores keeping track of what is new. For both of his daughters, their favorite book found in their library, so far, has been “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle. “She runs over there to see if some-

NOT JUST FOR YOUNG FAMILIES Young families are not the only Little Free Library lovers. Josh Beers, 17, from Golden employed his Boy Scout troup to build some for the community. Each year, Boy Scouts plan, fund and complete service projects to earn their Eagle Scout badges. Josh’s mom told him about a Little Free Library she came across on her walk and, after some research, Josh decided to make a few for his service project.

MAKE YOUR OWN ganized members from Troop 130 in Golden to construct three little libraries. “I organized everything and taught everyone what to do,” Josh said. “It was really easy.”

On littlefreelibrary.org, a variety of alreadybuilt library hutches are available for purchase. For those interested in building a Little Free Library, the website offers resources, support and inspiration.

After planting the libraries in front of a church, an apartment complex and within a community, Josh found that each library is sustaining itself.

In addition, you can find the Little Free Library nearest to you by going to the same website and clicking on “map.”

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“Now I can say that I found that they are being taken care of,” Josh said. “Sometimes they get a little empty, but there is always that person who will come and put a ton of books in.”

one has put something in there that she wants,” Fernando said. “I love to see that it started an enthusiasm for reading in her.” Fernando also is excited about the response from his neighbors. “While I was out there with the girls measuring, people would stop and ask what we were doing,” Fernando said. “It started so many conversations.” Conversations at the box go beyond a friendly “hello.” He finds the Little Free Library to be a way for people to learn about the diversities found in his own neighborhood. He believes it brings people together with similarities. “When we engage in these projects with our families, it encourages the American values that we share,” Fernando said. “The core of reading is

education. As a society, we are really quick to point out the differences of us all. But if we focus on the love of the things we share in common, like the love to read and educate ourselves — that is a unifier.” The Little Free Library is, at its core, a small-scale neighborhood book exchange. A structure sheltering between 20 to 60 books is built or purchased by a community member and planted in the community. Whoever comes across a Little Free Library is welcome to either take a book or leave a book. Margret Aldrich, media and programming director at the Little Free Library nonprofit organization, based in Hudson, Wisconsin, said the library becomes self-sustaining. All family-friendly reading materials

“I liked the idea of a self-sufficient library,” Josh said. “It was like an experiment.”

In late January, the Little Free Library started the Action Book Club. This club encourages participants to engage with their community by reading books on timely topics, engaging in lively conversations and committing to community service projects. Different book clubs can communicate online. To sign up an Action Book Club of your own, visit littlefreelibrary.org/actionbookclub.

are welcome in the exchange. Self-help, Westerns, science fiction, picture books and many more genres are encouraged to circulate through the libraries. The first Little Free Library was built in Hudson, Wisconsin, in 2009 by Tod Bol in tribute to his book-loving mother. The Little Free Library became a nonprofit in 2012. The little library trend has grown to 50,000 set-ups in 50 states and in 70 SEE LIBRARY, P15

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Swallow Hill gives new songwriters a chance to shine ne of the trickiest things about being a musician is getting your music out there where people can actually

hear it. And while there’s a slew of online platforms to host music for free, that doesn’t mean people will hear it. That’s where Swallow Hill Music comes in. For the ninth year, the organization is hosting its annual Young Writers Competition for performers in middle and high school. “Submissions have to be original lyrics that can be performed live,” said Cheri Gonzales, director of Swallow Hill’s school operations. “The biggest prize for our winners is the opportunity to perform at our venues, and to have some time in a professional recording studio.” But for Thomas Koenigs, who won the contest in 2015, there was a greater prize. “Winning wasn’t the most important thing, although it was very gratifying,” he remembered. “For me, the best part was meeting all these people, and making some crazy important connections.” Swallow Hill is accepting submis-

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countries. Colorado is home to more than 600 Little Free Libraries. According to Aldrich, the libraries become community hubs. There is no style guide dictating the appearance of a Little Free Library. Though the usual structure resembles a birdhouse or a dollhouse, people are encouraged to be creative. There are Little Free Libraries y that are brightly painted or shaped like robots, police-call boxes, whales, log cabins and rowboats. A $40 registration fee puts the library on the website’s official community map and database. The company sends an

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sions until 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 24. Gonzales said the nonprofit usually receives about 20 to 30 submissions, and from there 10 contestants are selected to perform live on April 1, at the Museum of Contemporary Art in downtown Denver. Clarke Reader There are no genre limitations for entry, and over the years participants have included a cappella, solo singer-songwriters, duos and groups. “It’s really whatever the performer feels is the best way to express themselves,” she said. “We’ve had people who take the Bob Dylan, solo acoustic guitar route, to multi-instrumentalists who are able to pull off really dynamic performances.” For Koenigs, music was a way to channel his interest in writing and appreciation for artists like Dylan and Creedence Clearwater Revival. “I’d taken some rock classes, but had only written some basic chord progressions,” he said. “It was nerve-

official “Little Free Library” sign and an information and resource packet. The trend also helps the homeless, who may not have access to books at conventional libraries because they have no address, Aldrich said. Love at first sight Five years ago, Todd Walsh, his wife and their two daughters spent a vacation visiting friends. During a walk, they discovered a Little Free Library. The family instantly fell in love with the idea. Three summers later, Walsh was hammering the nails into his own Little Free Library for his home on West Applewood Knolls Drive in Lakewood. “Where we live in Lakewood, our house is right on the corner and it is a popular route to a park,” Walsh said.

CLARKE’S ALBUM OF THE WEEK Selection: Ryan Adams’ “Prisoner” released on Pax Am/Blue Note records. Review: Adams’ first album of new material since 2014, “Prisoner” is a moving and heartfelt exploration of loves ending and beginning, at least partly inspired by his divorce from Mandy Moore in 2015. The album showcases some of Adams’ best and most devastating songwriting, and anyone wracking to get up and perform something I had written, but everyone was so friendly, and helped me get better.” The professional performance and recording opportunities are a great boon to its winners, Gonzales said, but any occasion to play music live is a plus. “For a lot of contestants, they’re just getting started in the professional music process,” she said. “Giving them a chance to put their work out there is very important, and we make sure everyone is very encouraging throughout the process.” Currently, Koenigs is studying English literature, but the people he met in the competition are still a part of his life.

“We have a lot of foot traffic.” The Slater Elementary School teacher only had time to work on the project while his daughters Maya, 6, and Nora, 4, were napping. While working on the project, Walsh’s neighbor walked across the street to see what was going on. The two discussed the Little Free Library and decided that their neighborhood needed not one, but two of the book hubs. Walsh completed both projects after a month of work. One is dedicated solely to housing children’s books while the other, directly across the street, holds books for teen and adult readers. “It has been amazing and we have loved it,” Walsh said. “It has been a great way for us to meet people. It is a great conversation starter. We watch

who has suffered a broken heart while find a line or two that hits like a punch to the gut. But for both Adams and the listener, there’s also beauty and release to be found in music. Favorite song: “Shiver and Shake” Best homage to Bruce Springsteen’s “Tunnel of Love”: “Tightrope” “The whole environment for this was so supportive,” he said. “There’s no downside to taking a chance and trying this.” For more information, and submission guidelines, visit www.swallowhillmusic.org/community/young-songwriters-competition. Clarke Reader’s column on how music connects to our lives appears every other week. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he admires anyone who performs their material live. Check out his music blog at calmacil20.blogspot.com. And share your performance stores at creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.

from the windows and love seeing families on bike rides stop and take books.” Walsh did not stop building at two little libraries. The Slater Elementary sixthgraders, as a tradition, leave a contribution to their school before advancing to middle school. They commissioned Walsh in 2016 to make a Little Free Library for the school. To this day, passersby knock on Walsh’s door and ask him about the little library outside his home. Many people ask him to make a little library for their neighborhoods miles away. “It really is a conversation starter,” Walsh said. “Normally someone might say ‘hello,’ but now we have gotten to know so many of our neighbors because we have something to talk about.”

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MILESTONES Emelyn Albright, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2016 dean’s honor roll at Montana State University, in Bozeman. Sean Arfsten, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2016 dean’s list with high honors at Aurora University. Arfsten is majoring in communication. Colin M. Biebel, of Littleton, was named to fall 2016 dean’s list at Saint Michael’s College. Biebel is a sophomore majoring in business administration and economics. He is the Son of Amy and Jarrod Biebel, of Littleton, and a graduate of Rock Canyon High School. Zachary Bodeau, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at Rockhurst University, in Kansas City. James Jefferson Daley, of Littleton, graduated in the fall with a doctor of ministry in preaching from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, in Deerfield, Ill. Timothy Charles Day, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at Iowa State University. Day is a junior studying electrical engineering. Lauren Depizzol, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at

Baylor University, in Waco, Texas. Joseph Director, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2016 dean’s honor roll at Montana State University, in Bozeman. Jack Donelson, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2016 dean’s honor roll at Montana State University, in Bozeman. Amelia Frauens, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2016 dean’s honor roll at Montana State University, in Bozeman. William Goodreid, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2016 dean’s honor roll at Montana State University, in Bozeman. Patrick Hanni, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2016 dean’s honor roll at Montana State University, in Bozeman. Rebecca Marie Johnson, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at Baylor University, in Waco, Texas. McKenzie Lessard, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2016 president’s honor roll at Montana State University, in Bozeman. Brian M. Long, of Littleton, was

named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at Columbia College, online campus. Gabriel Madrid, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at the University of Saint Mary, in Leavenworth, Kan. Madelyn Mettler, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2016 president’s honor roll at Montana State University, in Bozeman. Shannon Nagle, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2016 dean’s honor roll at Ottawa University, in Ottawa, Kan. William B. Nicas, of Littleton, graduated in December with a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Baylor University, in Waco, Texas. Jenna Pinto, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2016 dean’s honor roll at Montana State University, in Bozeman. Rachael Reed, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2016 dean’s honor roll at Montana State University, in Bozeman. Harrison Rhein, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2016 dean’s honor roll at Montana State University, in Bozeman.

Abigeal Riddle, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2016 dean’s honor roll at Montana State University, in Bozeman. Rafia Sagheer, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at Columbia College, Denver campus. Jeremy William Sieker, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at Baylor University, in Waco, Texas. Madeline R. Sladovnik, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at Doane University. A freshman, Sladovnik is a graduate of J.K. Mullen High School. Jacquelyn Tait, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2016 dean’s honor roll at Montana State University, in Bozeman. Tasha Waterman, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at Iowa State University. Waterman is a senior studying event management. Mikayla Susan York, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at Baylor University, in Waco, Texas. SEE MILESTONES, P35

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New Orleans sound will be coming around The Subdudes, who originally formed in 1987 in New Orleans, and did a farewell tour and then regrouped, will perform at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, at 8 p.m. March 3. The five musicians promise jazzy dynamics, cheeky Sonya Ellingboe rock ‘n’ roll attitude and folky social consciousness. Tickets start at $33, lonetreeartscenter.org, 720-509-1000.

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`Eye of the Camera’ The Littleton Fine Arts Board presents its 51st photography exhibition, “Eye of the Camera,” from Feb. 17 to March 26 at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. The juror is Randy Brown of Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design. Open during museum hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Admission is free. 303795-3950. Books! Books! Books! The Friends of the Littleton Library/Museum offers autographed copies, first editions and other unusual books through Feb. 26 in the third annual silent auction at Bemis

The Subdudes will perform at Lone Tree Arts Center on March 3 with their New Orleans-flavored rock and harmonic styling, honed with 10 albums and 25 years of music. COURTESY PHOTO Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Volunteer Sue McNamee says to look in the large glass cases just inside the entrance to see what’s available, then look at the notebook (with the FOL/M volunteer or at the Main Desk) to see description, photos and existing bids to date. The first set will be displayed through Feb. 26, when a second set goes on display until March 12. Some more valuable items will be shown all four weeks. Ask if you want to see the book more closely. Included: “No Future Without Forgiveness,” Desmond Tutu’s memoir, autographed; “Seven Godivas” written for adults in 1937 by Dr. Seuss; and more. Revisit to see if your bid is still top!

Dorothy Tanner “Lumonics” artist Dorothy Tanner will appear at Museum of Outdoor Arts Indoor Gallery and Hampden Hall, in the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, for the screening of a short film about Mel and Dorothy Tanner and a brief discussion with MOA Executive Director Cynthia Madden Leitner about the couple’s artistic journey. Refreshments in the gallery will follow. The event is on Feb. 25 starting at 1 p.m. 303-806-0444; moaonline.org. (The exhibit runs through March 24.) Like to make music? The Castle Rock Band, patterned after the CR Band that existed in the early 1900s, begins rehearsals for the 2017 season on March 6 at Faith Lutheran Church. 303 N. Ridge Road in Castle Rock. No audition and no cost. Rehearsals are every other Monday and the band seeks new members in all sections. Music is at about high school level. For more information, see castlerockband.com or email CastleRockBand@aol.com. Hear soaring voices The Preliminary Competition for the Denver Lyric Opera Guild’s awards for Colorado operatic singers offers a free day Feb. 25 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) of arias by young singers who are on a professional track. Professional judges will choose winners who

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Littleton church is venue for free monthly dinners Meals are cooked from scratch; reservations aren’t needed BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Foods are cooked from scratch by volunteers and the menu differs monthly, as First Presbyterian Church Littleton launches a monthly free community dinner on the last Tuesday of each month, inviting folks from the neighborhood and beyond. “We don’t know how many will show up,” Lynda Kizer said. “We’ll cook for 100.” They have arranged to give surplus food away, so it isn’t wasted. Chairperson Lynda Kizer said that each dinner would be at 6 p.m. and reservations are not necessary. She hope the January guests (about 30) will tell their friends as they said they would, so the program will grow. She is proud that they are able to have colorful tablecloths and real dishes and silverware. The large church kitchen has been remodeled recently and has a long counter that makes serving easier for the willing volunteers, who take turns cooking and serving. Kizer said she has about 25 volunteers who help cook, serve and clean up. The tasty January meatballs, sau-

Volunteers at First Presbyterian Church Littleton wait for dinner guests to arrive on Jan. 31. On the right is chairperson Lynda Kizer SONYA ELLINGBOE

sage, spaghetti and salad dinner was prepared by active church members David and Stacey LeMay from old family recipes, and dessert cookies were baked by various congregation members. Guests were invited to enjoy seconds and take to-go boxes if they wished. The atmosphere was friendly and relaxed as table conversation from kids, parents and seniors filled the room.

“There is always a bowl of fresh fruit,” Kizer said. When Kizer first had the idea, they started with quarterly dinners and a team of five. She and others funded the start-up and now have money from the church’s mission fund. This year, friends contributed a check that will probably cover the whole year. “Cooking from scratch really saves money and we got the plates tax-free.

The congregation donated the silverware. It’s fun to see the volunteers — I practically had to beat them off with a stick,” Kizer said with a laugh. The last Tuesday seemed like a good day since budgets may get tight at the end of the month. The 6 p.m. Feb. 28 menu will include hardy chicken stew, cheese biscuits, two salads, fruit and of course, homemade cookies!

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inspiration from ‘Prometheus Bound,’ a story of what happens when someone defies the king of the gods.” They were joined by “the incomparable Jim Hunt” as the creative process moved forward, becoming “The Zeus Problem,” which will play through Feb. 25 at Denver’s Buntport Theater. Looking spiffy in a purple suit, Zeus (Jim Hunt) struts in front of the audience, backed by a black curtain — asking if they like his suit! He then gets fussy — “You need me, but I most definitely don’t need you … You’re like a bunch of disgusting artichokes!” He goes on to explain that he “needs new suits all the time … worship causes bloating … The rise (front seam where zipper is located) is not easily altered … I start there and build the whole suit around it …” He soon changes into baggy sweatpants. We hear dramatic, loud, stormy music and Zeus (who is given to throwing lightning bolts around) opens the curtain, revealing the scene. The stage is dominated by a huge wooden table, where Io (Erin Rollman), Prometheus (Erik Edborg) and a noisy, fussy eagle, in an outstanding costume (Hannah Duggan), are gathered at one end. American writer Thoreau is at the far end, translating from Aeschylus’ account of “Prometheus Bound.” Thoreau is annoyed that their words don’t rhyme! What is this, he wonders. “A dinner buffet? Liver buffet?” Zeus responds, “You didn’t receive a formal invitation? Did anybody? … Let’s play a game …”

Prometheus is a god who crossed Zeus’ wishes and stole fire from the home of the gods to give to the humans he was charged with creating out of clay. He is punished by being chained to a rock and the eagle keeps eating his liver, which keeps rejuvenating. “No onions!” the eagle complains. “Ever done a liver detox?” Zeus gave Prometheus’ brother the trouble-making Pandora, with her box of troubles. “That was not nice,” Io observes. Prometheus periodically quotes from Aeschylus’ poetic account of the story. “I’m so hungry,” Io keeps complaining — “I think I’ll just place an order!” (Io was an Argive princess whom Zeus lusted after. To hide her from the jealous goddess Hera, Zeus turned Io into a white heifer.) “People don’t deal with me — I deal with them!” Zeus declares. “I want this story to get told without casting a negative light on yours truly.” “Aeschylus’ account doesn’t include Zeus — or an eagle,” Thoreau states. More lightning here! “When you fill your bellies, you forget about the gods,” Zeus complains — and with that, he closes the curtain on the others, telling the audience, “I don’t think you’re artichokes …” This most clever crew offers their view inspired by the daily headlines, enhanced by lightning bolts and artichokes. A quick mythology refresher would add to enjoyment perhaps, but it’s not necessary.

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Jim Hunt storms and squabbles as Zeus, King of the Gods in “The Zeus Problem: A Dark Comedy About a God and the Mess He Made,” which plays through Feb. 25 at Buntport Theater. COURTESY PHOTO

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Denver Concert Band conductor Jacinda Bouton has announced that Queen City Jazz Band will be the invited guests at the bands’ Feb. 26 collaborative concert, “All That Jazz,” at 2:30 p.m. at the Lone Tree Arts Center. The two bands will play separately and together for an afternoon of joyful music, beginning with “Symphonic Dances from `West Side Story’” by Leonard Bernstein, arranged by Paul Lavender. Queen City Jazz Band, QCJB, will follow with a group of selections from its sizable repertoire, followed by the two bands playing “Buddy’s Habits” together. Following intermission, the DCB will perform Gary Zeik’s “Burnin,’” followed by 10 minutes of QCJB selec-

IF YOU GO THE DENVER CONCERT BAND AND QUEEN CITY JAZZ BAND will perform “All That Jazz” at 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 26 at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10025 Commons St., Lone Tree. Tickets: $13-$20, 720-509-1000, lonetreeartscenter.org.

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tion. Then the two band will combine sounds for “Platte River Ramble,” “Struttin’ with Some Barbecue,” “Nobody Knows Me,” including QCJB’s vocalist Wendy Harston, and finally, “Oxford Stomp.” Tuba player and retired Metropolitan State University professor Bill Clark directs the QCJB. (He is also the spark behind the annual “Tuba Christmas” in downtown Denver, which draws 100 or more festively dressed and decorated musicians to play together.)

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The Queen City Jazz Band, with vocalist Wende Harston, will perform with the Denver Concert Band on Feb. 26 at Lone Tree Arts Center. COURTESY PHOTO

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‘Bonnie & Clyde’: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays from Friday, Feb. 17 to Sunday, March 19, at 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Additional show time at 2 p.m. March 4. Tickets available at the box office, by calling 303-794-2787, ext. 5, or online at townhallartscenter.org/ bonnie-clyde. A Little Cinderella and Tea Party: 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, and Sunday, Feb. 26, at Cleo Parker Robinson Theater, 119 Park Avenue West, Denver. Presented by Ballet Ariel. Call 303-945-4388 or go to www.balletariel.org.

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17th Avenue Allstars Concert: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 8545 E. Dry Creek Road, Centennial. Go to http://gshep.org/ministry/musicmission-concert-series Groove N’ Motion Performance: 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Forney Museum of Transportation, 4303 Brighton Blvd., Denver. Full access to the museum, light hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, and a performance of classics from Earth, Wind & Fire, Chicago, and Tower of Power, as well as current well-known hits. Tickets are available at: https://events. r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07edi 7d91yd7780534&oseq=&c=& ch=. Contact Scott at 303-5218206 or scott@ groovenmotion. com for information. Inside the Orchestra’s Tiny Tots Shows: 9:30-10:15 a.m. and 10:45-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, at CU Denver South, 10035 S. Peoria St., Parker. For ages 6 and younger, and their families. Children surround the 30-plus piece orchestra and interact with the conductor and musicians. Register at insidetheorchestra.org/ tiny-tots-events or by calling 303-355-7855.

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Now Playing Film Series: 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, at the Castle Pines Library, 360 Village Square Lane. Drop in for a free showing of the Disney classic “Beauty and the Beast.” No registration required; call 303-791-7323 or go to DCL.org.

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this week’s TOP FIVE Arapahoe Philharmonic Presents ‘Eastern Powers’: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, at South Suburban Christian Church, 7275 S. Broadway, Littleton. Concert preceded by a talk with Maestro Devin Patrick Hughes and guest soloist Phoenix Avalon at 6:45 p.m. A musical glimpse at two prolific Russian classical composers Dmitri Shostakovich and Modest Mussorgsky. Go to www.arapahoephil.org. Knights of Columbus Gala 2017: 5-11:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at Denver Marriott South, 10345 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree. Black tie optional. Dinner, dance and auction presented by Knights of Columbus Council 1498. Register and pay online at http://tinyurl.com/jhzhce6. Call 303-925-0004. Looking for Love Online After 50: 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. First part of two-part series explores the highlights and pitfalls of online dating for those

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Caturday Morning and Dog Day Afternoon: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 18 at the Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet. Pet extravaganza includes activities, crafts, pet adoptions, homemade pet treats and more. No registration required; call 303-791-7323 or go to DCL.org. More than a March: 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19 at Castle Rock Unitarian Universalist Community, meeting at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3737 New Hope Way, Castle Rock. The Rev. Julia McKay is the guest speaker. Contact Cath Wyngarden at cath@cruuc. org to RSVP. Potluck and social hour follows the exploration. Bring food or drink to share. Casual attire welcome. Presidents, Governors Impact on Colorado: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20 at the Highlands Ranch Recreation Center at Southridge, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. Learn about the U.S. presidents who did the most for Colorado. Also, learn about the good, some bad and some very bad Colorado governors. Program of the Highlands Ranch Historical Society. Go to http://thehrhs.org/ Obituaries from The Denver Post: 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, at Lutheran Church of the Holy

50-plus. Second part of series is at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Features writing workshop for creating an online dating profile. Ages 50-plus. Registration required; call 303-791-7323 or go to DCL.org.

Yoga with Laurie: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 20 at Valley House, 255 S. Valley Drive, Castle Rock. Laurie will guide participants through yoga poses with a focus on the breath while teaching them to concentration on the present. Event is free and open to the public. Space is limited. Call 303-4825552 for information or to RSVP.

Family Tree Maker Software, Part 1: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. A good user-friendly genealogy software program is essential to organizing your research. Program led by Deena Coutant. Go to www.ColumbineGenealogy.com. Live Show and Stuffed Animal Sleepover: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23. Bring a stuffed animal to see “The Berenstain Bears LIVE!” at the Parker Arts, Culture & Events Center. After the show, drop your animal off at the Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet, for a sleepover. Pick up animals at 10 a.m. or 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, and see photos of their overnight adventures, enjoy storytime, and create a craft. Sleepover activity is free, but registration is

Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Obituaries can be a goldmine of personal data as well as a trap of misinformation. Former Denver Post journalist Claire Martin describes writing obituaries as extraordinary because of the opportunity it gave her to tell the life stories of many different people and to look at their place in history. Go to www.ColumbineGenealogy.com. Love Is In the Air Film Series: 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at the Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way. Stop by for a screening of “Moonrise Kingdom,” followed by a discussion with local film expert Matt Wigdahl. Registration required; call 303-791-7323 or go to DCL.org. Special Needs Sweetheart Dance: 7-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at the Recreation Center at Southridge, Wildcat Auditorium. Ages 16 and older. Highlands Ranch Community Association program includes games, fun and food. Call 303-471-7043, email summer. aden@hrcaonline.org or go to www.hrcaonline.org/tr. Video Chat Pitchfest for Authors, Agents: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at 1101 W. Mineral Ave., Littleton. 24 agents representing all genres of fiction and categories of nonfiction will be available for 240 10-minute video pitch sessions. Go to www.ultimatepitchfest.com or call 310-210-9221. Stephen Ministry Introductory Workshop: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at Mountainview Christian Church, 40 Highlands Ranch Parkway, Highlands Ranch. Ministering to Those Experiencing

Grief, An Intro to Stephen Ministry and How to Care in a Distinctively Christian Way. Register at www. stephenministry.org/workshop or call 314-428-2600. Root Beer Float Social: 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, at Victorian House, 19600 Victorian Drive, Parker. Root Beer Social is free and open to the public. Space is limited. Call 303-482-5552 for information or to RSVP. Free Healthy Community Dinner: 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 at First Presbyterian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. No reservations are required. Call 303798-1389 or go to fpcl.org/dinner. Dinner is served the last Tuesday of each month; 2017 dates are March 28, April 25, May 30, June 27, July 25, Aug. 29, Sept. 26, Oct. 31 and Dec. 26. Thanksgiving Day meal is served from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 23. Visiting Cuba, Land of Mystery and Beauty: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Author and international tour director Frank Slater has completed 26 tours in Cuba during the last three years through the peopleto-people program. He will talk about the history of Cuba, the embargo and blockade, as well as the current Cuban culture. Call 303-795-3961.

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St. Louis Parish Blood Drive: 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, Feb. 19 at 3310 S. Sherman St., Englewood. Contact 303-363-2300 or visit bonfils.org.

Health of the Human Spirit: 6:308 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, at the St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8817 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch. Brian Luke Seaward, author of “Stand Like Mountain, Flow Like Water: Reflections on Stress and Human Spirituality,” weaves theory and story, personal experience and humor, wit and love in a way that both educates and inspires. Go to www.stlukescse.org. Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus Blood Drive: 9-10:40 a.m. and noon to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 22 at 2350 Meadows Blvd., Castle Rock. Contact 303-363-2300 or visit bonfils.org. Littleton United Methodist Church Blood Drive: 1:30-6 p.m. Feb. 23 at 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Contact Christine Trickey at 303-730-3835 or visit bonfils.org Travelers Blood Drive: 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at 6060 S. Willow Drive, Greenwood Village. Contact 303-363-2300 or visit bonfils.org. Truven Health Analytics Blood Drive: 9-10:40 a.m. and noon to 2 p.m. Feb. 23 at 6200 S. Syracuse Way, Englewood. Contact 303363-2300 or visit bonfils.org. EDUCATION Ponderosa Montessori Academy Parent Information Meetings: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock; and 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 6 at the Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet. Learn about Montessori education and the public Montessori Farm School. Contact 303-928-9534 or go to ponderosamontessoriacademy.weebly.com to RSVP. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.

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Mother-daughter duo explore issues surrounding end of life Libby and Patty Bortz give presentation at Mizel Center BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

“Sooner or later, I’m going to lose my parents,” said Patty Bortz by way of introduction in a discussion of end-of-life issues. “Let me introduce my mother, Libby Bortz, mentor and best friend, who serves on many boards, including hospital ethics and admissions committee for the medical school … (she is well-known in Littleton, her longtime hometown for work on housing, including the Libby Bortz Assisted Living Center, political involvement, service -to Arapahoe Community College and much more). Libby spoke of her daughter: “mother, lawyer, serves on many boards, school activist … She suggested this presentation,” which they have named “The Last Chapter.” They spoke at the Mizel Arts and Culture Center in Denver, a Jewish Family Service program, on Jan. 10 and plan to make further presentations in the metro area “Friends say they and their parents are not willing to talk (about end-oflife issues),” the octogenarian Libby said. “Why is it important? Are there resources? The most challenging parts of this stage include pain, loss of en-

Libby Bortz and her daughter, Patty Bortz, have developed a program they call “The Last Chapter” about the value of discussing late-life decisions while one can talk about one’s wishes clearly. COURTESY PHOTO

ergy, feeling invisible, divesting things, finding clothes that fit. I will need to move out of my home, funerals, losing the ability to participate. When I was younger, I created organizations. Now, I’m more of a passenger.” Libby continued: “I’m not afraid of dying, makeup is optional, investment in health insurance is paying off — How lucky I am that saying goodbye will be so hard.” Patty picked up the train of thought: “At 58, I’m caring for my father, who is confused and struggling. I’ve watched my parents give up skiing. (Libby only last year.) My parents have lost a lot of friends … spend a lot of emotional and physical energy fighting (aging).” “I thought I could direct my life by having that conversation now, help

avoid possible conflict. I have seen families fight about `what mother would have wanted’ and fall apart — about life support, for example. Then depression can be somewhat diminished and we can focus on the living we’ve done,” Libby responded. Patty acknowledged “a real sense of relief in sharing a plan for the future. We will be better able to handle it. I will be a better support.” Libby drew laughs when she said, “Put me in a lovely piece of pottery and keep me where the action is …” “How will I divide with my brother?” Patty bounced back, then asked, “What matters most now? As different from 20 years ago?” Reply: “What matters most is that I have your help, have my friends, not suffer much …” “The role I play — I can’t give as much time as you’d like,” Patty observed. “With my own mother, I was part of the `sandwich generation. Patty, I know you have your own needs, family, I can’t promise `no guilt,” but it’s OK.” They recommended a book called “The Other Talk,” from AARP, a serious talk with one’s doctor, which Medicare pays for, a look at alternatives to driving (Uber, Lyft). Writing may be easier than talking, as in “What matters the most to me is … What do you want the most from my home — i.e, a piece of art?” “It’s never too soon — Boomers should talk to their teens,” Patty said.

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Kylie Andrews of Heritage won the 100 backstroke at the Class 4A State Championships at the Eldora Pool Ice Center in Fort Collins. In a close finish, she edged Fort Collins’ Audrey Reimer with a time of 55.67. JIM BENTON

Arapahoe, Heritage shine at state Local schools excel at swimming championships BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORDOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Arapahoe, with a diligent effort from junior Delaney Smith and a strong finish by the Warriors’ 400-yard freestyle relay team, earned a third-place finish in the Class 5A State Swimming Championships on Feb. 10 at the Veterans Memorial Aquatics Center in Thornton. Meanwhile, at the Class 4A meet Feb. 11 at the Eldora Pool Ice Center in Fort Collins, Heritage junior Kylie Andrews won two events, helping her team finish fourth, and now owns three state championships in the past two seasons. She won the 5A 100-

yard freestyle last year. Fossil Ridge won the 5A state title with 390 points, followed by Fairview at 334. Arapahoe broke a tie with Regis Jesuit by coming in second in the 400-yard freestyle relay, which was the last event of the meet. The Warriors had 221 points and Regis 219. “We were state champions in 2001 and 2002, and I can’t say enough about what a special team this was,” Arapahoe coach Mike Richmond said. “I’m very happy with third. Coming in numbers wise based on seeding it would be tough to catch Fairview and Fossil Ridge. It’s based on times. “It’s always exciting to get to state with these girls. It was an exceptional experience and something they will always remember... We were tied with Regis, so whoever won the relay was going to get third.” SEE SWIMMING, P26

Heritage junior Kylie Andrews won two state titles on Feb. 11 at the Class 4A State Swim and Dive Championships at the Eldora Pool Ice Center in Fort Collins.

STANDOUT PERFORMERS Kassie Rembisz, basketball, sophomore, Legend: She dominated the boards in the Titans’ 73-22 win over Northglenn on Feb. 6. She had 17 rebounds, 10 coming off the defensive glass, dished out five assists and scored five points. Issac Essien, basketball, senior, Mountain Vista: He figured in on all aspects of the Golden Eagles’ 69-54 Continental League

win over Regis Jesuit on Feb. 7. He scored 17 points, pulled down 10 rebounds, had six assists and made four steals. Kylie Andrews, swimming, junior, Heritage: She won the individual titles in the 100yard freestyle and 100 backstroke at the Class 4A State Swimming Championships. Delaney Bernard, basketball, senior, Cher-

ry Creek: She connected on five 3-points baskets and finished with 20 points in the Bruins’ 67-47 Centennial League win over Arapahoe on Feb. 8. Lexie Barker, swimming, senior, Douglas County: She was crowned the Class 5A state diving champion on Feb. 10 when she compiled 493.25 points at the State Swimming Championships.

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remember years ago, 29 to be exact, being in the Denver North gym for a memorable night of high school basketball. Manual’s Chucky Sproling set a singleOVERTIME game state record by scoring 74 points against the Vikings. Alameda’s boys basketball coach Henry Aguilar probably won’t forget the evening he spent in the North gym Feb. 6, when the Pirates Jim Benton outlasted North, 95-93, in a four-overtime, non-league game. “It was like playing two games, it was a long night,” said Aguilar, who assumed the Alameda head coaching reins less than three weeks before the start of the season. “The win kind of helps bring us together. We’ve had a rough season. Four starters fouled out of the game against North and everybody was completely exhausted. We had to play the fourth overtime with four sophomores and one senior starter. That was tough.” The win helped boost Alameda’s overall record to 9-10. “The first overtime, they were up by two and our senior guard Anthony Lawson drove to the basket and hit two clutch free throws to send it to the second overtime,” Aguilar explained. “In the second overtime, we had a two-point lead with like 20 seconds left and a younger guy took a shot when he wasn’t supposed to. The North point guard took it all the way and got a layup and sent it to the third overtime. “We hit two free throws and sent it to the last overtime. In the fourth overtime, four starters fouled out so we had four reserves. A couple of our younger players stepped up. A sophomore, Domonic Creazzi, hit a clutch three, we got fouled a couple times and made some free throws and ended up winning.” Heritage hires Eberle Heritage has hired Hannah Eberle as its new volleyball coach. Eberle is a Ralston Valley graduate and a former Mustangs junior varsity coach. She replaces Jana Barrett, who stepped away after compiling a 11-330 record over the past two seasons. Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia. com or at 303-566-4083.

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Warriors edge Bruins in hard-fought game Arapahoe beats Cherry Creek with 23-point fourth quarter BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

It is said that team records in rivalry games are just dried ink on the page, and that was the case Feb. 8 as Arapahoe, with a 7-12 record, outscored host Cherry Creek, with its 13-4 record, for a 67-63 victory in the Centennial League boys basketball game. The Bruins got ahead early but Arapahoe came back. The Warriors put up 23 points in the final quarter to take the lead for good. Arapahoe coach Brad Jensen said the Warriors badly needed a win. “We played well the whole game and I am particularly happy about the way the boys held their composure down the stretch. Last year we had a threepoint lead with a minute to go and lost to them,” he said. “This is a rivalry game and Cherry Creek is a very good team. It is a tough league and there is never a night off. Coming to their place and getting a win is huge for us. I am so happy for the boys, and although it is late in the season, we are looking at this as a starting point for our team to get better.” Key moments Cherry Creek hit their shots early as they pulled ahead and built a lead that hovered around 10 points for most of the first half, and the Bruins were up 50-44 going into the final quarter. Arapahoe battled back and tied the score 55-55 with five minutes left in the game. They scored the next five points to take the lead for good and won the game, 67-63. “In the fourth quarter we stopped playing defense like we did in the first three quarters. But I don’t want to take anything away from Arapahoe because they hit key shots when they were needed. Arapahoe scored 23 points in the fourth quarter and you aren’t going to win many games when you give up 23 points in the fourth quarter,” Cherry Creek Coach Kent Dertinger said after the game. “I am proud of the way the guys kept

Kyle Lukasiewicz puts the ball off the glass for Arapahoe during the Feb. 8 league basketball game against Cherry Creek. Lukasiewicz led the Warriors in scoring with 16 points as Arapahoe traveled to Cherry Creek for the rivalry game. The Bruins held the lead for much of the game but the Warriors put on a fourth-quarter rally to win the game 67-63. TOM MUNDS battling, but I do expect more of us down the stretch. We had a six-point lead going into the fourth quarter, we didn’t defend well so they made plays and we didn’t. It adds to the fire in our bellies to play good basketball in the final three games so we get a good seed in the playoffs.” Key players/statistics Arapahoe mounted a balanced offense with five players in double figures: Kyle Lukasiewicz with 16, Will Otten and Mitch Sweeney with 13 each and Ben Timmons and Jared Johnson with 11 points each. Timmons, who just returned to action, led the team in rebounding with nine and blocked two shots. They said it Arapahoe senior guard Mike Swee-

ney smiled as he talked about the game. “Tonight was awesome. We all just kept on believing we could win and we stuck together like brothers out there,” he said. “At halftime we decided we were sick of losing, all of us agreed we were going to win the game no matter what and we did. Personally, I got into the lane pretty well which opened some things up for my teammates, who hit some big shots for us. This is so much fun and I love it.” Jalen Meeks said for him and his Cherry Creek teammates it was a hard-fought game that went back and forth until the fourth quarter, when it slipped away. “This game meant the world to me since I am a senior with only a couple more games here at Cherry Creek,” he said. “I got the opening for my shots

and I feel I shot pretty well because I have been working hard on these shots in practice.” He said the loss will fire up the Bruins as they seek wins to close out the season and get a good seed in the playoffs. Going forward After the Feb. 8 game, Cherry Creek remained in third place in the 4A/5A Centennial League with a 14-6 overall record, and they were 6-5 in league with three games remaining in the regular season. The Bruins close out the regular season Feb. 17 on the road at Smoky Hill and then will wait for the state brackets to be released. Arapahoe’s win raised the team’s record to 8-12 overall and 3-8 in league. The Warriors close out their regular season on the road Feb. 17 at Overland.

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Smith, the defending state champion in the 200 individual medley, was second in the 200-yard freestyle, third in the 100 breaststroke and both those events were coupled with her swimming legs immediately before or after on relay teams. Arapahoe’s 400-yard relay team with Smith swimming third was second, with Regis touching third to boost the Warriors into third place. Cherry Creek was seventh with 104 points. Andrews captured 4A titles in the 100 free with a 50.59 clocking and was first in the 100 backstroke in 55.67, which just edged Audrey Reimer of Fort Collins. She also swam on two Eagles relay teams. “It feels great to win the state championships,” Andrews said. “There was great competition in every single meet. My teammates were behind me in every single one and it just feels very accomplishing. “I felt I performed very well because I had a lot of competition. I was pushing really hard in the water and had a really good day.”

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To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 13, 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) ERIC LUNDGREN and CATHARINA U LUNDGREN Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR WELLS FARGO ASSETSECURITIES CORPORATION, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES2007-AR5. Date of Deed of Trust July 25, 2007 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 17, 2007 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B7106921 Original Principal Amount $495,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $489,999.45

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 28, BLOCK 1, THE HAMLET AT COLUMBNE, FIRST FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 4468 W Lake Cir S, 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, 04/05/2017, 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 2/9/2017 Last Publication 3/9/2017 Name of Publication Littleton Independent

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

DATE: 12/13/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee

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DATE: 12/13/2016 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) 706-9990 Attorney File # 16-013627 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. : 0681-2016 First Publication 2/9/2017 Last Publication 3/9/2017 Name of Publication Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0688-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 21, 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) KATHLEEN A MURRAY and JAY A MURRAY Original Beneficiary(ies) Colorado Bankers Mortgage, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CENLAR FSB Date of Deed of Trust September 20, 2001 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 27, 2001 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B1164737 Original Principal Amount $182,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $158,492.69 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 10, BLOCK 2, RIDGEVIEW HILLS PARK, SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 5001 E Fremont Ave, Centennial, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/12/2017, 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: 2/16/2017 Last Publication: 3/16/2017 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

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at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/12/2017, 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: 2/16/2017 Last Publication: 3/16/2017 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;

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IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 12/21/2016 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: Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Lauren Tew #45041 Nichole Williams #49611 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000006357263 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0688-2016 First Publication: 2/16/2017 Last Publication: 3/16/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0647-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 22, 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) Christina Ann Hall Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Affiliated Financial Group, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust June 18, 2008 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 20, 2008 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B8071251 Original Principal Amount $122,272.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $94,901.57 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.

ence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

PUBLIC NOTICE CONDOMINIUM UNIT 202, BUILDING 1, SAVANNAH, A CONDOMINIUM, ARAPAHOE Public Notice of Petition COUNTY, COLORADO, IN ACCORDANCE for Change of Name WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND Public notice is given on January 20, 2017 that a RESTRICTIONS OF SAVANNAH, RECORPetition for a Change of Name of an adult has DED ON JULY 27, 2004 AS RECEPTION NO. been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. B4133216 AND THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON JULY 27, 2004, AS RECEPTION To advertise yourThe public notices callthat 303-566-4100 petition requests the name of NO. B4133217, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, Christopher Douglas Cox be changed to STATE OF COLORADO, TOGETHER WITH Ada Rose Cox THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE PARKING Case No.: 17 C 100063 SPACE NO. 4, AS A LIMITED COMMON ELEMENT. COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF By: Judge COLORADO.

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Also known by street and number as: 15700 E Jamison Dr 1-202, Englewood, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

Also known by street and number as: 15700 E Jamison Dr 1-202, Englewood, CO 80112.

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Legal Notice No: 58512 First Publication: February 2, 2017 Last Publication: February 16, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

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.

Public notice is given on January 23, 2017 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 03/15/2017, 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: 1/19/2017 Last Publication: 2/16/2017 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: 11/22/2016 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: Eve Grina #43658 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 Jennifer Rogers #34682 Holly Shilliday #24423 Joan Olson #28078 Erin Robson #46557 Courtney Wright #45482 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-16-752621-LL The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0647-2016 First Publication: 1/19/2017 Last Publication: 2/16/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. CONDOMINIUM UNIT 202, BUILDING 1, SAVANNAH, A CONDOMINIUM, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF SAVANNAH, RECORDED ON JULY 27, 2004 AS RECEPTION NO. B4133216 AND THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON JULY 27, 2004, AS RECEPTION NO. B4133217, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, TOGETHER WITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE PARKING SPACE NO. 4, AS A LIMITED COMMON ELEMENT. COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 20, 2017 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Christopher Douglas Cox be changed to Ada Rose Cox Case No.: 17 C 100063 By: Judge Legal Notice No: 58512 First Publication: February 2, 2017 Last Publication: February 16, 2017

The petition requests that the name of Battsetseg Shuurgan LaDow be changed to Cici Forehand Case No.: 17 C 100074 By: Kelly Ann LaFave, County Court Judge Legal Notice No: 58525 First Publication: February 2, 2017 Last Publication: February 16, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on December 28, 2016 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Stefan Delano Pineda be changed to Stefan Delano Garcia Case No.: 16 C 101081 By: Kim Boswell, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 58513 First Publication: February 2, 2017 Last Publication: February 16, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 23, 2017 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Kevin Matthew Simpson be changed to Kevin Matthew Cavanagh Case No.: 17 C 100070 By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 58522 First Publication: February 2, 2017 Last Publication: February 16, 2017 Publisher: Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 23, 2017 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Steven Allen Wright Reilly be changed to Sarah Autumn Hastings Case No.: 17 C 100077 By: Kim Boswell, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 58530 First Publication: February 2, 2017 Last Publication: February 16, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 24, 2017 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Doris Marian Rodriguez be changed to Mariana Rodriguez Case No.: 2017 C 100080 Shana Kloeck By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 58541 First Publication: February 2, 2017 Last Publication: February 16, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 27, 2017 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Krystal Lina Rains be changed to

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Public notice is given on January 27, 2017 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Krystal Lina Rains be changed to Jillian Reese Rains Case No.: 17 C 100085 Shana Kloek By: Kim Boswell, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 58543 First Publication: February 9, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 18, 2017 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Andrew Michael Sowin be changed to Zoey Renée Sowin Case No.: 17 C 100054 By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 58544 First Publication: February 9, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 30, 2017 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Elise Moore Lubach be changed to Elise Mary Moore Case No.: 17 C 100087 By: Kim Boswell, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 58545 First Publication: February 9, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 30, 2017 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Jared Desmond Peters be changed to Jared Desmond Hill Case No.: 2017 C 100088 Shana Kloeck By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 58559 First Publication: February 9, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 12, 2017 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Daniel Thomas Formica Jr. be changed to Stella Pearl Formica Ferrara Case No.: 2017 C 100026 By: J. Kaufmann, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 58561 First Publication: February 9, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on February 7, 2017 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Joseph Andrew Smith be changed to Rachel Trinity Smith Case No.: 17 C 100113 Shana Kloek By: Kim Boswell, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 58577 First Publication: February 16, 2017 Last Publication: March 2, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on February 7, 2017 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Huichuan Lu be changed to Dara Hui-Chuan Lu Case No.: 17 C 100110 By: J. Kaufmann, Deputy Clerk

Public notice is given on February 7, 2017 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Huichuan Lu be changed to Dara Hui-Chuan Lu Case No.: 17 C 100110

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By: J. Kaufmann, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 58579 First Publication: February 16, 2017 Last Publication: March 2, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on February 7, 2017 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Chi-Hsien Ho be changed to Eric Chi-Hsien Ho Case No.: 17 C 100108 By: J. Kaufmann, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 58580 First Publication: February 16, 2017 Last Publication: March 2, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on December 22, 2016 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Sabrina Yehdego Beyene be changed to Warsa Yehdego Beyene Case No.: 16 C 101070

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JOHN NELSON PRICE a/k/a JOHN N. PRICE, and a/k/a JOHN PRICE, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30087

Notice To Creditors

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Joan Frances Meranda, aka Joan F. Meranda, aka Joan F. Gajewski, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30065

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 16, 2017, or the claims may be forever barred.

The Northern Trust Company 2701 Kirby Drive Houston, TX 77098

Personal Representative John R. Price 1301 S. County Road 217 Deer Trail, Colorado 80105

Judith Meranda Personal Representative 3550 South Harlan Street, No. 193 Denver, Colorado 80235

Legal Notice No.: 58511 First Publication: February 2, 2017 Last Publication: February 16, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No.: 58574 First Publication: February 16, 2017 Last Publication: March 2, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No: 58527 First Publication: February 2, 2017 Last Publication: February 16, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

Notice To Creditors

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of BRYCE G. HUGHETT, deceased Case Number: 16PR31279 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 2, 2017 or the claims may be forever barred.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of RALPH LARRY CORBELL, A/K/A LARRY CORBELL, A/K/A R. LARRY CORBELL, Deceased Case Number: 2017PR30103

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Carmen M. Dworatzek, aka Carmen Dworatzek, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 482

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado or on or before June 24, 2017, or the claims may be forever barred. Dated: January 24, 2017 s/original signature on file with Law Firm Cheryl Mulvihill, #10727 Attorney for Personal Representative

By: J. Kaufmann, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 58583 First Publication: February 16, 2017 Last Publication: March 2, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No.: 58528 First Publication: February 2, 2017 Last Publication: February 16, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Justin Travis Hoyland, Deceased Case Number 16PR536

The petition requests that the name of Danay Hussey be changed to Danay Sanchez Case No.: 17 C 100106 Shana Kloek By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 58587 First Publication: February 16, 2017 Last Publication: March 2, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Notice To Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of David Scott Hubble, Deceased Case Number: 2016PR31162 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 9, 2017, or the claims may be forever barred. Kent Hubble Personal Representative 16036 E. Ithaca Pl., #A Aurora, CO 80013 Legal Notice No.: 58560 First Publication: February 9, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS District Court, Arapahoe County, Colorado, 7325 S. Potomac St. Centennial, CO 80112-4030 (303) 649-6355 Estate of Robert L. Weaver, a/k/a Robert Lawrence Weaver, a/k/a Robert Weaver, a/k/a Bob Weaver, Deceased. All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 9, 2017 or the claims may be forever barred. Janet K. Holmes – Personal Representative 2192 W Arapahoe Drive Littleton, CO 80120-3008 Legal Notice No.:58539 First Publication: February 9, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of BRYCE G. HUGHETT, deceased Case Number: 16PR31279 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to

Notice To Creditors

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of RICHARD OLIVER HAGAN aka RICHARD O. HAGAN aka RICHARD O.C. HAGAN aka OLIVER CROMWELL HAGAN, III aka OLIVER C. HAGAN, III, Deceased Case Number: 17 PR 30051

Laurie Hamilton Personal Representative 2984 South Raleigh Street Denver, CO 80236 720-862-7510

Public notice is given on February 6, 2017 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

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All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 2, 2017, or the claims may be forever barred. Kathryn M. Kaeble, Esq. Attorney to the Personal Representative 14143 Denver West Pkwy, #100 Golden, CO 80401 Legal Notice No.: 58529 First Publication: February 2, 2017 Last Publication: February 16, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 16, 2017 , or the claims may be forever barred. Original Signature on file at Katz, Look, & Onorato, PC s/ Lisa Pevateaux Lisa Pevateaux Personal Representative c/o Katz, Look & Onorato, PC 1120 Lincoln, Suite 1100 Denver, CO 80203 Legal Notice No.: 58575 First Publication: February 16, 2017 Last Publication: March 2, 2017 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of James W. Manning, also known as James Manning, Deceased Case Number: 17PR30022 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 16, 2017, or the claims may be forever barred. Harriet M. Manning Personal Representative 4193 S. Dahlia Street Englewood, Colorado 80113 Legal Notice No.: 58581 First Publication: February 16, 2017 Last Publication: March 2, 2017 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Littleton Independent

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Brenda J. Thayer, also known as Brenda Jean Thayer, also known as Brenda Thayer, Deceased Case Number: 17PR30028

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Craig Michael Levine, aka Craig M. Levine, aka Craig Levine, Deceased Case Number: 2017PR30125

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado on or before June 16, 2017, or the claims may be forever barred.

Barbara A. Garcia Personal Representative 8222 S. Carr Court Littleton, CO 80128

Name of Person Giving Notice: Karen M. Levine Personal Representative Personal Box 18121 C.E. Hampden Ave., #200 Aurora, CO 80013

Legal Notice No.: 58532 First Publication: February 2, 2017 Last Publication: February 16, 2017 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent Public Notice

Legal Notice No.: 58585 First Publication: February 16, 2017 Last Publication: March 2, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Norma Jean Kamby, also known as Norma J. Kamby, a/k/a Norma Kamby, Deceased. Case Number: 2017-PR-30046

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mabel W. Musgrave, aka Mabel Musgrave, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30020

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of the County of Arapahoe, Colorado, on or before June 9, 2017, or the claims may be forever barred.

Person Giving Notice: Betty Jo Jorgensen, Personal Representative 11373 E. Ida Avenue Englewood, CO 80111

Marjory M. Musgrave Personal Representative c/o Katz, Look & Onorato, P.C. 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1100 Denver, Colorado 80203

Legal Notice No.: 58562 First Publication: February 9, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No: 58508 First Publication: February 2, 2017 Last Publication: February 16, 2017 Publisher: Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent

Public Notice

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JOHN NELSON PRICE a/k/a JOHN N. PRICE, and a/k/a JOHN PRICE, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30087

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Joan Frances Meranda, aka Joan F. Meranda, aka Joan F. Gajewski, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30065

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 2, 2017 or the claims may be forever barred. Ruth Pias Personal Representative c/o Glatstein & O’Brien, LLP Arlene S. Barringer, Esq. 2696 So. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 350 Denver, Colorado 80222 303-757-4342 Legal Notice No: 58536 First Publication: February 2, 2017 Last Publication: February 16, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Terence Gordon Todd, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30004

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7February 16, 2017Pearl Mueller, Deceased aka Virginia Case Number: 2017 PR 30092

Notice To Creditors

Jeffery D. Bigelow Personal Representative 5770 S. Delaware Street Littleton, Colorado 80120 Legal Notice No: 58563 First Publication: February 9, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of William James Martin, Sr., aka Bill Martin, Sr., Deceased Case Number: 16 PR 331 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112, on or before June 16, 2017 or the claims may be forever barred. Janis M. Martin Personal Representative 14775 Lakeview Drive, No. 2 Middlefield, OH 44062 Legal Notice No: 58571 First Publication: February 16, 2017 Last Publication: March 2, 2017 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Kindra Lee Hamner, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 31237

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 16, 2017 or the claims may be forever barred. John R. Hamner Personal Representative 6821 S. Gibraltar Court Centennial, Colorado 80016 Bette Heller, Esq. Attorney for the Personal Representative 19671 E. Euclid Drive Centennial, Colorado 80016 Legal Notice No: 58572 First Publication: February 16, 2017 Last Publication: March 2, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Adeline Coates, Deceased Case Number: 17 PR 52 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 20, 2017 or the claims may be forever barred. Thomas Coates Personal Representative 8094 S. Grape Court Centennial, Colorado 80122 Legal Notice No: 58573 First Publication: February 16, 2017 Last Publication: March 2, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Dalton Makepeace McCreary, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30111 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 16, 2017 or the claims may be forever barred. Erin Anne Garcia Personal Representative 1730 Ironton Street Aurora, Colorado 80010 Legal Notice No: 58578 First Publication: February 16, 2017 Last Publication: March 2, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mary Margaret Fehrman, aka Mary M. Fehrman, aka Mary Fehrman, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30026

the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 16, 2017 or the claims may be forever barred. Kimberly S. Puntel Personal Representative 0064 Newquist Street, X5493 Eagle Colorado 81631

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Legal Notice No: 58582 First Publication: February 16, 2017 Last Publication: March 2, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ethel Ann Leff, aka Ethel A. Leff, aka Ann Leff, aka Mrs. W.E. Leff, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 43 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 16, 2017 or the claims may be forever barred. Leroy L. Leff Personal Representative 5780 S. Greenwood Street Littleton, Colorado 80120 Legal Notice No: 58584 First Publication: February 16, 2017 Last Publication: March 2, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO CASE NO: 2015CV31594 DIV./CTRM.: 15 Plaintiff(s): TOLLGATE CROSSING HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation v. Defendant(s): APRIL B. ATCHISON a/k/a APRIL ATCHISON; LYNETTE NICKELSON; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; DHI MORTGAGE COMPANY, LTD.; TOLLGATE CROSSING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1; TOLLGATE CROSSING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2; AURORA LOAN SERVICES LLC; VANDENBERG CHASE ASSOCIATES LLC; NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC; SUE SANDSTROM, as the Arapahoe County Treasurer; and CYNTHIA D. MARES as the Arapahoe County Public Trustee NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to an Order for Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure dated September 30, 2016, and C.R.S. §§ 38-38-101 to 401, by the Tollgate Crossing Homeowners Association, Inc., the current holder of a statutory lien pursuant to C.R.S. § 38-33.3-316. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Declaration Of Covenants, Conditions, And Restrictions of Tollgate Crossing Homeowners Association, Inc. recorded with the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder on April 26, 2004, in Reception No. B4074969 (“Declaration”). The Declaration and notices as recorded, establish a lien for the benefit of the Tollgate Crossing Homeowners Association, Inc. THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS – against the property legally described as follows: Lot 8, Block 4, Tollgate Crossing Subdivision Filing No. 1, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. Also known by street and number as 4817 South Elk Way, Aurora, CO 80016-5830. The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 a.m. on March 23, 2017, at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, 720874-3851. At the sale, the Sheriff will sell the real property described above, and the improvements thereon, to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the Civil Unit at the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 720-874-3851. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is: K. Christian Webert, #43739, Moeller Graf, P.C., 385 Inverness Parkway, Englewood, CO 80112, telephone (720) 2792568. Date: December 19, 2016 David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 58417 First Publication: January 26, 2017 Last Publication: February, 23, 2017 Published in: Littleton Independent, 2550 W. Main St, Littleton, CO 80120 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2015CV032572, Division/Courtroom 15

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DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2015CV032572, Division/Courtroom 15 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Plaintiff: THE HIGHLANDS AT PINEY CREEK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. v. Defendants: JEFFREY P COSTA; US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007WF1; MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT INC; and CYNTHIA D MARES, AS ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE. Regarding: LOT 4, BLOCK 4, THE HILLS AT PINEY CREEK FILING NO. 3-A, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known as: 17727 E Dorado Drive, Centennial, CO 80015. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Unit of the Sheriff's Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10 O’clock A.M., on the 30th day of March, 2017, at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, phone number 720-874-3850. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT THE TIME OF SALE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $4,778.57. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is Boyd A. Rolfson, Esq., HindmanSanchez P.C., 555 Zang Street, Suite 100, Lakewood, Colorado 80228, 303.432.8999. Legal Notice No.: 58434 First Publication: February 2, 2017 Last Publication: March 2, 2017 Published In: Littleton Independent 2550 W. Main St., Littleton, CO 80120 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO CASE NO: 2016CV31218 DIV./CTRM.: 402 Plaintiff(s): SADDLE ROCK RIDGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation v. Defendant(s): MARISA BROWN; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; FIRST CHOICE LOAN SERVICES, INC.; SUE SANDSTROM, as the Arapahoe County Treasurer; CYNTHIA D. MARES, as the Arapahoe County Public Trustee COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to an Order for Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure dated September 1, 2016, and C.R.S. §§ 38-38-101 to 401, by the Saddle Rock Ridge Homeowners Association, Inc., the current holder of a lien recorded with the County of Arapahoe Clerk and Recorder on April 23, 2016, at Reception No. D5040100. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Saddle Rock Ridge Homeowners Association, Inc. recorded with the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder on July 6, 1998, in Reception No. A8101286 (“Declaration”). The Declaration and notices as recorded, establish a lien for the benefit of the Saddle Rock Ridge Homeowners Association, Inc. - THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS – against the property legally described as follows: Lot 52, Block 1, Saddle Rock Ridge Filing No.6, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. Also known by street and number as 6132 South Quemoy Court, Aurora, CO 80015. The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 a.m. on March 30, 2017, at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office at 13101 E. Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, telephone (720) 874-3935. At the sale, the Sheriff will sell the real property described above, and the improvements thereon, to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at (720) 874-3935. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is: K. Christian Webert, #43739, Moeller Graf, P.C., 385 Inverness Parkway, Suite 200, Englewood, CO 80112, telephone (720) 279-2568.

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BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE.

must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 21 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action.

All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at (720) 874-3935. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is: K. Christian Webert, #43739, Moeller Graf, P.C., 385 Inverness Parkway, Suite 200, Englewood, CO 80112, telephone (720) 279-2568.

If you were served outside of the State of Colorado or you were served by publication, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 35 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action.

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Date: December 29, 2016 David C. Walcher, Sheriff County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 58442 First Publication: February 2, 2017 Last Publication: March 2, 2017 Published in: Littleton Independent 2550 W. Main St., Littleton, CO 80120

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You may be required to pay a filing fee with your Response. The Response form (JDF 1103) can be found at www.court.state.co.us by clicking on the “Self Help/Forms” tab.

After 91 days from the date of service or publication, the Court may enter a Decree affecting your marital status, distribution of property and debts, issues involving children such as child support, allocation of parental responsibilities (decision-making and parenting time), maintenance (spousal support), attorney fees, and costs to the extent the Court has jurisdiction.

Public Notice

If you fail to file a Response in this case, any or all of the matters above, or any related matters which come before this Court, may be decided without further notice to you.

DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112

This is an action to obtain a Decree of: Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation as more fully described in the attached Petition, and if you have children, for orders regarding the children of the marriage.

ACTARUS, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company v. ANTHONY LOCKARD, an individual; SUE SANDSTROM, as Treasurer for Arapahoe County, Colorado Case No. 2016CV32895, Division 402 SUMMONS TO THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: ANTHONY LOCKARD, an individual You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for relief demanded in the complaint without further notice. Dated: January 18, 2017. HATCH RAY OLSEN SANDBERG LLC By: Christopher J. Conant Robert W. Hatch II Attorneys for Plaintiff Actarus, LLC Atty. Reg. ## 40268, 16888 730 17th Street, Suite 200, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 298-1800 cconant@hatchlawyers.com; rhatch@hatchlawyers.com Legal Notice No.: 58497 First Publication: January 26, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Southbridge Dentistry PC is growing and always accepting new patients, however we are out of space to store inactive patient charts. If you have been a former patient of our practice prior to 2008 and would like a copy of your patient records, send a written request to Southbridge Dentistry PC, Attention Megan, 7889 S. Lincoln Ct. #202, Littleton Co. 80122. We will do our best to forward a copy of your records to you in a timely fashion at no charge to you. Legal Notice No.: 58520 First Publication: January 26, 2017 Last Publication: February 16, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

NOTICE

C.R.S. § 14-10-107 provides that upon the filing of a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation by the Petitioner and Co-Petitioner, or upon personal service of the Petition and Summons on the Respondent, or upon waiver and acceptance of service by the Respondent, an automatic temporary injunction shall be in effect against both parties until the Final Decree is entered, or the Petition is dismissed, or until further Order of the Court. Either party may apply to the Court for further temporary orders, an expanded temporary injunction, or modification or revocation under C.R.S. § 14-10-108.

A request for genetic tests shall not prejudice the requesting party in matters concerning allocation of parental responsibilities pursuant to C.R.S. § 14-10-124(1.5). If genetic tests are not obtained prior to a legal establishment of paternity and submitted into evidence prior to the entry of the final decree of dissolution or legal separation, the genetic tests may not be allowed into evidence at a later date. AUTOMATIC TEMPORARY INJUNCTION – BY ORDER OF COLORADO LAW, YOU AND YOUR SPOUSE ARE:

1. Restrained from transferring, encumbering, concealing or in any way disposing of, without the consent of the other party or an Order of the Court, any marital property, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life, Each party is required to notify the other party of any proposed extraordinary expenditures and to account to the Court for all extraordinary expenditures made after the injunction is in effect; 2. Enjoined from molesting or disturbing the peace of the other party; 3. Restrained from removing the minor children of the parties, if any, from the State without the consent of the other party or an Order of the Court; and 4. Restrained without at least 14 days advance notification and the written consent of the other party or an Order of the Court, from canceling, modifying, terminating, or allowing to lapse for nonpayment of premiums, any policy of health insurance, homeowner’s or renter’s insurance, or automobile insurance that provides coverage to either of the parties or the minor children or any policy of life insurance that names either of the parties or the minor children as a beneficiary. DATED this November 2, 2016. JOHNSON MÁRQUEZ LEGAL GROUP s/ Whitney N. Manning Whitney N. Manning, #48929 ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER Legal Notice No.: 58523 First Publication: February 2, 2017 Last Publication: March 2, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

PUBLIC NOTICE

DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112

The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems will conduct an accreditation site visit of: Airlife Denver/HealthONE on March 6th and 7th, 2017

IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: ANNA CHANTAL CARLTON, Petitioner, and JEFFREY MARK CARLTON, Respondent.

The purpose of the site visit will be to evaluate the program's compliance with nationally established medical transport standards. The site visit results will be used to determine whether, and the conditions under which accreditation should be awarded to the program.

JOHNSON MÁRQUEZ LEGAL GROUP Whitney N. Manning, #48929 4500 Cherry Creek Drive South, Suite 700 Denver, Colorado 80246 Telephone: (303) 394-3030 Facsimile: (303) 394-3030 E-mail: whitney.manning@johnsonmarquez.com Case Number: 2016DR31032 SUMMONS FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE AND TEMPORARY INJUNCTION TO THE RESPONDENT NAMED ABOVE, THIS SUMMONS SERVES AS A NOTICE TO APPEAR IN THIS CASE: If you were served in the State of Colorado, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 21 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action. If you were served outside of the State of Colorado or you were served by publication, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 35 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action. You may be required to pay a filing fee with your Response. The Response form (JDF 1103) can be found at www.court.state.co.us by clicking on

CAMTS accreditation standards deal with issues of patient care and safety of the transport environment. Anyone believing that he or she has pertinent or valid information about such matters may request a public information interview with the CAMTS site surveyors at the time of the site visit. Information presented at the Interview will be carefully evaluated for relevance to the accreditation process. Requests for public information interviews must be made in writing and sent to CAMTS no later than 5 business days before the site survey begins.The request should also indicate the nature of the information to be provided during the interview. Such request should be addressed to: Office of the Executive Director Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems PO Box 130 Sandy Springs, SC 29677

The Commission will acknowledge such written requests in writing or by telephone and will inform the program of the request for an interview. The Commission will,in turn, notify the interviewee of the date, time and place of the meeting.

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Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems PO Box 130 Sandy Springs, SC 29677

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This notice is posted in accordance with CAMTS requirements and shall not be removed until the site visit is completed.

sons. The inventories listed below were notated by the tenants at the time of rental. BROOKRIDGE SELF-STORAGE makes no representation or warranty that the units contain said inventories. B-6: TODD L. SWANEY 3000 S. Lincoln St., Englewood, CO 80113 Shop Vac. Ladder, Saw Horses, Hand Card, Wood, Vehicle Parts, Misc.

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E-6: SCOTT YOSTEN 726 W. Bellview #J-105 Englewood, CO 80110 Motorcycle, Tool Chest, Power Tools, Ladder, Folding Table, Shelving, Buckets, Misc. Boxes

Date Posted: February 18th, 2017

E318: KEVIN L. MAXWELL 4729 S. Lincoln, Englewood, CO 80113 Clothes, Misc. Bags, Boxes

Legal Notice No.: 58521 First Publication: February 9, 2017 Last Publication: February 16, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

G-11: TERIN MARIE LACRUE 5318 S. Broadway Cir #9-104 Englewood, CO 80113 Furniture, Toys, Bags, Tubs, Bedding

Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF LIENED PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that a public sale will be held on or after FEB. 28, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. at 101 E. Centennial Avenue, City of Englewood, County of Arapahoe, Colorado. BROOKRIDGE SELF-STORAGE will sell to satisfy the lien on the property stored at 101 E. Centennial Avenue, Englewood, CO 80113 by the following persons. The inventories listed below were notated by the tenants at the time of rental. BROOKRIDGE SELF-STORAGE makes no representation or warranty that the units contain said inventories.

Purchases must be made with cash and paid for at the time of purchase. No one under the age of 18 is allowed to attend the sale. The landlord reserves the right to bid at the sale. All purchased goods are sold “as is” and must be removed by 6:00 PM on the day of the sale. Buyers must provide a current original or a photocopy of their original resale permit at time of sale in lieu of sales tax. This sale is subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between landlord and obligated party. Legal Notice No.: 58538 First Publication: February 9, 2017 Last Publication: February 16, 2017 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS:

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DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 Court Phone: 303-649-6355

PLAINTIFF: LAREDO LANDING OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. v. DEFENDANTS: TANYA M BATZEL; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC AS NOMINEE FOR FIRST MAGNUS FINANCIAL CORPORATION; and CYNTHIA MARES, AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY Attorney: Nicholas J. Hutchens Firm: HindmanSanchez P.C. Address: 555 Zang Street, Suite 100 Lakewood, Colorado 80228 Phone Number: 303.432.8999 E-mail: nhutchens@hindmansanchez.com Atty. Reg. No.: 48198 Our File No.: 8937.0063 Case No.: 2016CV032605 Div: 15 SUMMONS THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS:

You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of Plaintiff, as set forth in the Complaint filed with the Court in this action, by filing with the Clerk of this Court an Answer or other response. You are required to file your Answer or other response within twenty-one (21) days after service upon you if within the State of Colorado, or within thirty-five (35) days after service upon you if outside the State of Colorado or if served by publication pursuant to C.R.C.P. 4(g). If served by publication, service shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the Clerk of the Court.

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If you fail to file your Answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within the time required, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice. This is an action affecting the real property described in the Complaint and is a proceeding in rem as well as a proceeding in personam.

Nicholas J. Hutchens, No. 48198 555 Zang Street, Suite 100 Lakewood, Colorado 80228 303.432.8999

February 16, 2017F

ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF Laredo Landing Owners Association, Inc. Address of Plaintiff: Laredo Landing Owners Association, Inc. c/o Homefront Community Management Inc. 5750 DTC Pkwy, Ste 120 Greenwood Village, CO 80111

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Legal Notice No.: 58546 First Publication: February 9, 2017 Last Publication: March 9, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice District Court Arapahoe County, Colorado Court Address: 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 In the Matter of the Petition of: RICHARD LAURENCE TEMPEST, For the Adoption of a Minor.

Dated: October 21, 2016 Respectfully submitted, HINDMANSANCHEZ P.C. Original signature of Nicholas J. Hutchens is on file with the law offices of HindmanSanchez P.C. pursuant to C.R.C.P. 121, §1-26(7).

Case Number: 16 JA 150 Division: 22 Courtroom:

/s/ Nicholas J. Hutchens Nicholas J. Hutchens, No. 48198 555 Zang Street, Suite 100 Lakewood, Colorado 80228 303.432.8999

Pursuant to §19-5-208, C.R.S., you are hereby notified that the above-named Petitioner(s)t has/have filed in this Court a verified Petitions seeking to adopt a child.

NOTICE OF HEARING To: James Conrad Nimmo.

w You are hereby summoned and required to apIf applicable, an Affidavit of Abandonment has ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF pear and defend against the claims of Plaintiff, been filed alleging that you have abandoned the Laredo Landing Owners Association, Inc. as set forth in the Complaint filed with the Court B-6: TODD L. SWANEY child for a period of one year or more and/orh Public Notice Address of Plaintiff: in this action, by filing with the Clerk of this Court 3000 S. Lincoln St., Englewood, CO 80113 have failed without cause to provide reasonable Laredo Landing Owners Association, Inc. an Answer or other response. You are required Shop Vac. Ladder, Saw Horses, Hand Card, w support for the child for one year or more. DISTRICT COURT, c/o Homefront Community Management Inc. to file your Answer or other response within Wood, Vehicle Parts, Misc. ARAPAHOE COUNTY, 5750 DTC Pkwy, Ste 120 twenty-one (21) days after service upon you if You are further notified that an Adoption hearSTATE OF COLORADO Greenwood Village, CO 80111 within the State of Colorado, or within thirty-five E-6: SCOTT YOSTEN ing is set on April 12, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. in the 7325 South Potomac Street (35) days after service upon you if outside the 726 W. Bellview #J-105 Englewood, CO 80110 court location identified above. Centennial, CO 80112 State of Colorado or if served by publication purLegal Notice No.: 58546 Motorcycle, Tool Chest, Power Tools, Ladder, Court Phone: 303-649-6355 suant to C.R.C.P. 4(g). If served by publication, First Publication: February 9, 2017 Folding Table, Shelving, Buckets, Misc. Boxes You are further notified that if you fail to appear service shall be complete on the day of the last Last Publication: March 9, 2017 for said hearing, the Court may terminate your PLAINTIFF: LAREDO LANDING OWNERS publication. A copy of the Complaint may be obPublisher: Littleton Independent E318: KEVIN L. MAXWELL parental rights and grant the adoption as sought ASSOCIATION, INC. Public tained from the Clerk of theNotice Court. 4729 S. Lincoln, Englewood, CO 80113 by the Petitioner(s). v. Clothes, Misc. Bags, Boxes IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY OF DEFENDANTS: TANYA M LITTLETON BATZEL; CHARTER, SECTION 83 (J), THE FOLLOWING IS A LISTING OF DISBURSEMENTS OVER $500.00 FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2016 If you fail to file your Answer or other response MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE OF SERVICESERVICES PRE-PAID LEGAL SERVICES INC 655.12 PROFESSIONAL FINDAWAY 847.37 BOOKS VENDOR NAME AMOUNT DESCRIPTION to the Complaint in writing within the time reG-11: TERIN MARIE LACRUE SYSTEMS, INC AS NOMINEE FOR FIRSTSERVICES I hereby certifyEQUIPMENT that the above was served by US PREPARESMART LLC 1,426.40 FIRE SAFETY 3,451.68 SUPPLIES quired, judgment by default may be rendered 5318 S. Broadway Cir #9-104 MAGNUS FINANCIAL CORPORATION; and Mail postage prepaid PROFORMANCE APPAREL 7,701.40 UNIFORMSaddressed as follows or FLOYD E REINHARDT A & S BURGER LLC 5,145.00 RENT against you by the Court632.15 for theSUPPLIES relief demanEnglewood, CO INVESTMENTS 80113 CYNTHIA MARES, AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE via ICCES, file and served on: PUBLIC SURPLUS 903.00 electronic PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FRAME IT OF 619.89further SUPPLIES A.J. ELECTRIC INC.Bedding 2,015.00 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE ded in the Complaint without notice. Furniture, Toys, SYSTEMS, Bags, Tubs, ARAPAHOE COUNTY February 3, 2017. READY MIXED CONCRETE COMPANY 670.00 SUPPLIES FRONT RANGE FIRE APPARATUS 10,190.77 PARTS AND SUPPLIES A-1 BASE INC 1,264.00 PARTS AND SUPPLIES REED, DOUGLAS A 675.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES GAYLORD BROS INC SUPPLIES ADPI 25,616.37 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES This is an action affecting772.48 the real property dePurchases must be made with cash and paid for James Conrad Nimmo Attorney: Nicholas J. Hutchens scribed in the Complaint 842.68 and is aSUPPLIES proceeding in RETIREMENT PLANNING SERVICES, INC.555 Lake 830.00 PROFESSIONALS SERVICES GENERAL AIR SERVICE & SUPPLY GROUP, INC.under the age 3,906.60 JANITORIAL SERVICES P.C. at AFL the MAINTENANCE time of purchase. No one of Center, #214 Firm: HindmanSanchez rem as well as a proceeding in personam. 18AGGREGATE is allowed toINDUSTRIES attend the WCR sale.INC The landlord reREVENUE RECOVERY GROUP, INC 3,425.95 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES GEORGE PATTON ASSOCIATES 1,466.00 FURNITURE 1,358.77 SUPPLIES Cumming, GA 30040 Address: 555 Zang Street, Suite 100 serves theBENESCH right to bid at the sale. All purchased RG AND ASSOCIATES, LLC. 25,272.00 PROFESSIONALS SERVICES GLOBAL MOUNTING SOLUTIONS INC 793.90 VEHICLES ALFRED & COMPANY 17,912.12 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Lakewood, Colorado 80228 Dated: October 21, 20166,851.49 TIRES goods are soldDATA “as SERVICES is” and must by RIB CITY - SOUTHPARK 1,051.69 CATERING GOODYEAR COMMERCIAL ALL TRAFFIC INCbe removed 24,800.00 PROFESSIONALS SERVICES s/original signature on file with Law Firm Phone Number: 303.432.8999 Respectfully submitted, 6:00 PM onSAFETY the day ROCKER SPIRITS, LLC SPECIAL EVENT CATERING GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSN 1,365.00 LEARNING AND EDUCATION ALLIANCE INCof the sale. Buyers must 2,630.15 EQUIPMENT Cheryl711.00 L Mulvihill E-mail: nhutchens@hindmansanchez.com HINDMANSANCHEZ P.C. provide ROCKY MOUNTAIN CATERING 12,511.40 CATERING GOVERNMENT JOBS.COM 7,714.00 SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE ALSCOa current original or a photocopy of their 969.12 UNIFORMS Atty. Reg. No.: 48198 Hutchens isMAINTENANCE on original resale permit at time of sale in lieu of ROYAL SUPPLY PARTS AND SUPPLIES GRANICUS, INC. Original signature of Nicholas 2,100.00J. SOFTWARE AMAZON.COM 18,784.98 SUPPLIES/EQUPMENT/FURNITURE Legal1,359.80 Notice NO. 58570 Our File No.: 8937.0063 file withCORP. the law offices of HindmanSanchez P.C. sales tax. This sale is subject to prior RYDERS PUBLIC SAFETY UNIFORMS 2,741.05 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE AMERICAN PAVEMENT SOLUTIONS, INC cancella277,653.17 CAPITAL PROJECT First1,613.00 Publication: February 16, 2017 Case No.: 2016CV032605 Div: 15 GREENLEY ENTERPRISES §1-26(7). tion in the event of settlement between landlord S & B PORTA-BOWL RESTROOMS, INC Last Publication: 708.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES GUITAR CENTER pursuant to C.R.C.P. 121, 1,484.97 SUPPLIES AMERICAN SAFETY ASSOCIATES 670.00 UNIFORMS March 2, 2017 and obligated party. 6,028.00 SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE S CORPORATION INC GVP VENTURES, INC 3,553.23 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ANTON COLLINS MITCHELL LLP 13,000.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Publisher: Littleton Independent SUMMONS /s/ Nicholas J. Hutchens 704.94 PARTS AND SUPPLIES S&S COMM CITY PARTS 718.02 PARTS AND SUPPLIES H&E EQUIPMENT SERVICE APPLE 8,071.90 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT Nicholas J. 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INTERMNTN SWEEPER CO STRAWBERRIES CATERING 2,994.00 CATERING 1,286.72 PARTS AND SUPPLIES BUERGE DOUGLAS W 555.00 TIRES STRUBLE FLUID POWER 615.12 PARTS AND SUPPLIES ICMA 1,008.00 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL BURGER INVESTMENTS FLP 5,145.00 RENT If you failAND to file your Answer or other response STURM COLLEGE OF LAW 2,210.00 LEARNING AND EDUCATION INTERWEST-COLORADO 1,828.10 SUPPLIES CABTOPS INC 4,159.00 REPAIRS MAINTENANCE to the Complaint in writing within INT’L the time re-OF FIRE CHIEFS SUBURBAN PROPANE 601.48 SUPPLIES ASSOC 702.00 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL CANNON COCHRAN MANAGEMENT SVCS 1,841.13 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES quired, MAINTENANCE judgment by default may be SUNGARD PUBLIC SECTOR INC. 800.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES J.J. rendered LAY COMPANY INC 566.54 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE CANON BUSINESS SOLUTIONS 2,237.97 COPIER against RENTAL you by the Court for the relief TERRACARE 664.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES JIMMYdemanJOHNS 562.97 CATERING CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES 1,037.90 COPIER ded in the BENEFITS Complaint without further notice. THE ARTWORKS UNLIMITED 4,950.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES KATE’S BISTRO, LLC 753.00 SPECIAL EVENT CATERING CAREHERE LLC 20,819.02 EMPLOYEE THE CONTAINER STORE 599.40 SUPPLIES KELLSSON LINENS 2,959.20 SUPPLIES CARPET EXCHANGE 4,532.47 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE This is an action affecting the real KENZ property de-DISTRUBUTING THE FIRE STORE 2,382.22 SUPPLIES LESLIE 794.10 SUPPLIES CDW GOVERNMENT INC 21,189.45 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT scribed in the Complaint and is a proceeding in THE HOME DEPOT 4,090.46 PARTS/TOOLS/SUPPLIES KING SOOPERS 1,773.03 SUPPLIES CENTENNIAL FIRE & SAFETY 3,837.00 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE rem as well as a proceeding in personam. THE LEADERSHIP FORUM, INC. 2,480.00 LEARNING AND EDUCATION KISSINGER & FELLMAN, PC 19,171.96 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CENTERPOINT ENERGY SERVICES INC 16,105.25 UTILITIES THE MASTER’S TOUCH, LLC 4,768.20 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES KUBAT EQUIPMENT AND SERVICE 2,699.40 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE CHEMATOX LABORATORY 1,830.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Dated: OctoberSERVICES 21, 2016 THE STEEL FIXTURE MFG CO 827.00 FURNITURE LA Z BOY 899.93 FURNITURE CHOICE SCREENING, INC. 828.50 PROFESSIONAL Respectfully submitted, THE TRANE COMPANY 2,631.44 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE LANDMARK LINCOLN 5,270.87 PARTS AND SUPPLIES CITY LIGHTING PRODUCTS 1,494.50 PARTS AND SUPPLIES HINDMANSANCHEZ P.C. TOOLUP.COM 1,796.00 TOOLS LASER TECHNOLOGY INC 7,785.00 EQUIPMENT CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS 9,698.03 LEARNING AND EDUCATION OriginalOPERATIONS signature of Nicholas J. 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Hutchens, No. 48198 LINKEDIN CORPORATION TUCCY, JAMES JAY 45,977.23 CAPITAL PROJECT 3,375.00 RECRUITMENT COLORADO CODE CONSULTING LLC 4,800.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 555 Zang AND Street, Suite 100 TUFF SHED 5,094.90 EQUIPMENT LITTLETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS 148,587.00 CAPITAL PROJECT COMPULINK MANAGEMENT 795.00 LEARNING EDUCATION Lakewood, Colorado 80228 TYPSYS LIQUOR WORLD 1,463.25 CATERING LOW VOLTAGE INSTALLATIONS INC 1,648.71 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE CONNECTICUT GENERAL LIFE 624,991.20 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 303.432.8999 U S POSTAL SERVICE 10,500.00 POSTAGE LOWES 766.45 SUPPLIES CONSERVE A WATT 2,500.71 PARTS AND SUPPLIES US CARGO CONTROL 633.84 EQUIPMENT MASON DYNAMICS 522.63 PARTS AND SUPPLIES COPRO EMERGENCY/ FIRE PRODUCTS 1,754.19 UNIFORMS ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF UTILITIES TELEWORKS 2,311.51 UTILITIES MATTRESS FIRM 11,546.85 FURNITURE COSTCO.COM 3,022.41 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Laredo Landing Owners Association, Inc. UTILITY NOTIFICATION CENTER OF CO 786.50 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MEDICAL PRIORITY CONSULTANTS 730.00 LEARNING AND EDUCATION CREATIVE BUS SALES, INC. 60,737.00 VEHICLES Address of Plaintiff: VARIDESK 1,880.00 OFFICE FURNITURE MES/LAWMEN 10,633.13 UNIFORMS CUMMINS ROCKY MOUNTAIN 683.00 SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE Laredo Landing Owners Association, Inc. VERIZON 4,248.10 TELECOMMUNICATIONS MHO NETWORKS 2,099.00 TELECOMMUNICATIONS DAVID G MONTGOMERY ELECTRIC INC 920.00 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE c/o Homefront Community Management Inc. VIDEOLINK INC 1,633.66 CAPITAL PROJECT MILE HIGH AMBULANCE LLC 4,615.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DELL SALES & SERVICE 3,545.91 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 5750 DTC Pkwy, Ste 120 VISION SERVICE PLAN 6,489.26 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS MINERVA BUNKER GEAR 24,059.25 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DELTA DENTAL PLAN OF COLORADO 33,374.78 EMPLOYEE GreenwoodBENEFITS Village, CO 80111 VOLOGY, INC. 650.74 TELECOMMUNICATIONS MINES & ASSOCIATES PC 3,307.92 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DEMCO INC 14,083.26 FURNITURE VORTEX COLORADO INC 1,091.40 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE MINUTEMAN PRESS 2,869.04 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DENVER INDUSTRIAL SALES & SERVICE 8,295.35 PARTS AND SUPPLIES Legal Notice No.: 58546 PANERA BREAD 539.00 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS MOUNTAIN HIGH TREE & LANDSCAPING 1,370.00 SUPPLIES DENVER WATER 2,939.12 UTILITIES First Publication: February 9, 2017 VYGON USA 1,768.80 MEDICAL SUPPLIES MOUNTAIN STATES WOOD RECYCLERS 1,820.00 SUPPLIES DESIGN RESOURCE GROUP 997.79 OFFICE FURNITURE Last Publication: March 9, 2017 W L CONTRACTORS INC 26,321.91 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MURDOCHS RANCH & HOME SUPPLY 845.08 SUPPLIES DISCOUNTCELL INC 1,630.57 SUPPLIES Publisher: Littleton Independent WARNING LITES INC OF COLORADO 750.00 EQUIPMENT RENTAL NATIONAL RESEARCH CENTER, INC. 7,400.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DIVE RESCUE INTERNATIONAL 6,085.09 UNIFORMS WASTE MANAGEMENT 4,093.47 UTILITIES NEVE’S UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT 1,548.34 UNIFORMS DONAHUE PAPER EMPORIUM 1,596.80 SUPPLIES WATERS & COMPANY INCORPORATED 26,250.00 RECRUITMENT NEW READERS PRESS 723.40 BOOKS AND DVDS DRIVE TRAIN INDUSTRIES 1,017.51 PARTS AND SUPPLIES WEST PUBLISHING CORPORATION 2,991.26 SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION NICOLETTI-FLATER ASSOCIATES 2,600.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DULTMEIER SALES LLC 984.47 PARTS AND SUPPLIES WESTLEY CHISHOLM SHIRLEY 650.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NOBLE PRODUCTIONS INC 1,500.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DUTCH CREEK ELECTRIC 2,089.16 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE WESTON MASONIC TEMPLE ASSOCIATION 10,000.00 GRANT NOREX, INC. 5,865.00 LEARNING AND EDUCATION DYNA 791.88 TOOLS WIRELESS ADVANCED CO 1,917.08 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE OCLC 1,727.59 SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE E 470 EXPRESS TOLLS 805.70 VEHICLE TOLLS WW GRAINGER 1,943.35 SUPPLIES OFFICE DEPOT 10,591.36 OFFICE SUPPLIES ECONOLITE CONTROL PRODUCTS INC 9,888.14 CAPITAL PROJECT XCEL ENERGY 151,100.37 UTILITIES PACIFIC OFFICE AUTOMATION INC. 661.30 COPIER RENTAL EON OFFICE PRODUCTS 1,528.35 OFFICE SUPPLIES Grand Total 3,702,634.14 PEAK ‘N PRAIRIE LANDSCAPE & RECLAM. 3,806.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES EZ ROBOT INC 1,050.89 SUPPLIES PEAK PUMP SALES, INC 1,085.00 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE FACILITIES CONTRACTING INC 1,006.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PHYSIO CONTROL INC 29,907.93 MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FARIS MACHINERY CO 930.00 PARTS AND SUPPLIES Legal Notice No.: 58586 POWER MOTIVE CORPORATION 15,377.59 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FELDMAN, ETHAN D 6,165.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES First Publication: February 16, 2017 * Last Publication: February 16, 2017 POWERDMS INC 3,425.40 SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE FERSZT RAQUEL 568.75 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Publisher: Littleton Independent PREMIUM AUTO GLASS 550.97 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE FILEONQ 3,915.43 SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE

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LEGISLATURE FROM PAGE 10

“Due to our existing safety policies, the presence of our school resource officers in school buildings, and other safety and security staff throughout our district, state legislation on weapon use

SMITH FROM PAGE 12

testimony in 1963. It surprised me. I sounded good: complete sentences, with no fillers. Like “like.” I was unwild in college. The song has never suited me, and Steppenwolf was never one of my favorite

in schools is not an avenue we are interested in pursuing at this time,” Gdowski said. Also on Feb. 8, two additional gun-related bills were killed in a House committee on party-line votes. HB 17-1037 would have added businesses to the locations that may be lawfully defended with lethal force if an owner or employee felt sufficiently

threatened. HB 17-1097 would have repealed the prohibition on the sale of large-capacity ammunition magazines. “Once again, Democrats showed their opposition to the Second Amendment and dismissed calls from millions of Coloradans to help improve school, workplace and individual safety,” Patrick Neville said in a news release.

bands. However, I took to “Steppenwolf ” the novel, because it was about me, it seemed, and it became the theme of my master’s thesis. The middle-aged man, Harry Haller, in “Steppenwolf ” was not born to be wild either. He would never have driven my street like a bat out of hell, or a teenager late for school. Some people seek out preach-

ers, and even hand over their Visa cards. Not me. I’m not preaching. Just asking. Slow down? You don’t want a 4-year-old stuck to your windshield. Or my incontinent dachshund. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@ comcast.net.

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Recreation Weekly Painting Sessions The Heritage Public Notice Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County District Court invites member and non-member artists Arapahoe County, Colorado to participate in South PaintPotomac Day, theStreet guild’s Court Address: 7325 Centennial, CO 80112 weekly group painting sessions. Artists the Matter the Petition of: bringIntheir ownofmedia and supplies; RICHARD LAURENCE TEMPEST, Paint Day fromof9aa.m. to 2 p.m. For theruns Adoption Minor. Thursdays in the lower level of Ascension Case Number: 16 JA 150 Lutheran Church, 1701 W. Caley Ave. in Division: 22 Courtroom: Littleton. Contact Bob Yackel, 303-794NOTICE OF HEARING 2722 or yackelrobert@gmail.com.

To: James Conrad Nimmo.

Pursuant §19-5-208, are hereby WesleytoWriters is aC.R.S., smallyou group of notified that the above-named Petitioner(s) has/have filedmemoir in this Court a verified vignette writers who Petition meet at 10 seeking to adopt a child.

If applicable, an Affidavit of Abandonment has been filed alleging that you have abandoned the child for a period of one year or more and/or have failed without cause to provide reasonable support for the child for one year or more.

a.m. the third Saturday of each month at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St. Share stories of the joys and sorrows of our yesteryears. No fees.

Denver, Aurora, Lakewood and Littleton. To meet therapists or to learn about locations, scheduling and fees, visit www. ccc-denver.com or call 303-267-2310.

Service American Legion George C. Evans Post 103 Attention military veterans: Do you believe in patriotism and in helping our veterans, our children and our communities? Join the Littleton American Legion George C. Evans Post 103 at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month at the Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton. Visit www.legionpost103. org or call 720-287-2139.

English Conversation Sessions. Go to the Bemis Public Library Friday mornings from 9-10:30 a.m. to practice English in an informal group and learn about American culture. No registration is required. Call 303-7953961.

Creative Counseling Center is a network of mental health providers with offices in

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You are further notified that an Adoption hearing is set on April 12, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. in the court location identified above.

Public Notice

You are further notified that if you fail to appear for said hearing, the Court may terminate your parental rights and grant the adoption as sought by the Petitioner(s). CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that the above was served by US Mail postage prepaid addressed as follows or via ICCES, electronic file and served on: February 3, 2017. James Conrad Nimmo 555 Lake Center, #214 Cumming, GA 30040 s/original signature on file with Law Firm Cheryl L Mulvihill

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Legal Notice NO. 58570 First Publication: February 16, 2017 Last Publication: March 2, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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Public notices are a community’s window into the government. From zoning regulations to local budgets, governments have used local newspapers to inform citizens of its actions as an essential part of your right to know. You know where to look, when to look and what to look for to be involved as a citizen. Local newspapers provide you with the information you need to get involved.

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Free Healthy Community Dinner: 6-7 p.m. the last Tuesday of each month at First Presbyterian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. No reservations are required. Call 303798-1389 or go to fpcl.org/dinner.

MILESTONES FROM PAGE 16

Trond Petter Berg, of Englewood, was named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at the College of William & Mary, in Williamsburg, Va. Jonathan Paul Cooper, of Englewood, was named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at Baylor University, in Waco, Texas. Nitesh Dhungana, of Englewood, was named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at Columbia College, Denver campus. Mikaela Eppard, of Englewood, was named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at Elmhurst College in Elmhurst, Ill. Jennifer Groene, of Englewood, was named to the fall 2016 dean’s honor roll at Montana State University, in Bozeman. Nicole Lyn Groves, of Englewood, graduated in December with a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Baylor University, in Waco, Texas. Anne Katherine Hertel, of Englewood, was named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at Baylor University, in Waco, Texas. Charlotte E. Johnson, of Englewood, was named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at Baylor University, in Waco, Texas. Hannah Louise Meek, of Englewood, was named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at Baylor University, in Waco, Texas. Shelby Moore, of Englewood, was named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at Illinois Wesleyan University, in Bloomington, Ill. Kathryn Caroline Reid, of Englewood, was named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at Baylor University, in Waco, Texas. Dayoung Shim, of Englewood, was named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at Baylor University, in Waco, Texas. Eli Snyder, of Englewood, was named to the fall 2016 president’s honor roll at Montana State University, in Bozeman. Chelsea Speck, of Englewood, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in sport management with a minor in business from the University of Kansas.

City and County Public Notice

CITY OF SHERIDAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City Council of the City of Sheridan will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 27, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Sheridan Municipal Center, 4101 South Federal Blvd., City of Sheridan, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado: Purpose: To review a request for approval of a conditional use, to allow for a motor vehicle repair facility, to be operated at 1675 and 1631 West Hamilton Place. The applicant is interested in expanding an existing motor vehicle service facility at this location. Legal Description: Lots 22-24 Block 26 Sheridan Subdivision and Lots 25-28 & Frac Part Lot 29 Block 26 Sheridan Subdivision. Applicant & Owner: Jeffrey Corwin, JC’s British and 4x4 City Contact: Jennifer Q. Henninger, AICP Phone: 303.438.3307 Email: jhenninger@ci.sheridan.co.us Project Contact: Jeffrey Corwin JC’s British and 4x4 Phone: 720-287-1465 Email: Jeff@jcbritish.com

When government takes action, it uses local newspapers to notify you. Reading your public notices is the best way to find out what is happening in your community and how it affects you. If you don’t read public notices, you never know what you might miss.

Legal Notice No.: 58576 First Publication: February 16, 2017 Last Publication: February 16, 2017 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent

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