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CAPITOL IDEAS: Family leave and transportation are among the issues being tackled in the Legislature P4

FACING THEIR FEARS:

A MATTER OF SURVIVAL: Local hospital using new treatment to save victims of stroke P6

Divers bring a unique set of skills to the pool P31

GALLERY SAYS GOODBYE: Outnumbered Gallery in downtown Littleton set to close its doors P9 THE BOTTOM LINE PERIODICAL

‘We’re being asked to do more with the same amount of money. The property tax rates haven’t gone up in 13 years.’ Jeff Baker, county commissioner | Page 3 INSIDE

VOICES: PAGE 14 | LIFE: PAGE 18 | CALENDAR: PAGE 29 | SPORTS: PAGE 31

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My Favorite Muffin closes at Littleton shopping center

MY NAME IS

BOB OLIVA

Wood turner pushing for excellence

Wood turner Bob Oliva said he tries to make his lathe projects as difficult as possible so nobody else can copy him. DAVID GILBERT

Owners say they’ll try to open new shop in Parker BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

My Favorite Muffin, a bakery and cafe in the Shoppes at Columbine Square at 5950 S. Platte Canyon Road, closed on Jan. 28. Matthew Berry, whose family bought the shop six years ago, said their landlord, Mark Thomas, the managing member of Arc Camelback LLC, which owns the Littleton shopping center, didn’t give them the option to renew their lease. “We were trying to renew the lease for about a year,” Berry said. “The landlord put it off, and when it came around to the nitty gritty where we’d have to renew or move out, he didn’t even give us the option to renew. He just sent a letter to quit to our location.” Thomas would not comment on lease negotiations. Berry said his family is upset because they felt they had established a rapport with the community, and employed 17 people at the shop. Berry said the location just recently began to turn a profit. Comments on a Nextdoor.com thread about the location’s closure overwhelmingly expressed dismay. “Bummer,” read one comment. “They are great people and an awesome family. I pray the best for them!” My Favorite Muffin, a national chain, has three other locations in the Denver metro area. Most are independently owned franchises, according to the company’s website. Berry said the family is working to open a new My Favorite Muffin location in Parker, where they live. “We’ve been commuting an hour each way every day for six years because we wanted the family to have a presence there,” said Berry, adding that the family has received hundreds of emails bidding them well and asking where they’ll open up next. Debbie Swanson, Berry’s mother, said she will miss the community but is hopeful about the future. “It’s mixed emotion,” Swanson said. “We’ll miss our customers, but now we (will) open one closer to home.” Swanson said the shop sometimes got behind

About me I’m a wood turner as opposed to a woodworker. I use a lathe to turn things, and make bottle stoppers, as well as handles for ice cream scoops and so forth. Mostly what I’m doing is experimenting with different woods and trying to get as unique as possible and make things nobody’s ever seen before. ‘Zen-like experience’ I started in wood shop in eighth grade. The lathe was a really innocent machine — it felt like molding clay. Woodturning is a zen-like experience. It just happens. I like to work with harder, darker woods. I search for the most exotic wood I can find, like pink ivory or black ebony. These are some of the most poached woods in the world.

My Favorite Muffin, a bakery and cafe in the Shoppes at Columbine Valley, closed on Jan. 28. CHRIS ROTAR in rent, particularly in winter, but they always caught up. She added that construction traffic related to a new Circle K gas station being built on the corner often blocked their access and sent customers elsewhere. “Overall though, Mark was a good landlord,” Swanson said. “His reasoning is his own. We hate to leave — we had phenomenal customers. There were a lot of tears on the last day.” Swanson said that both she and Thomas were hesitant about renewing the lease. “The store had a lot of ups and downs,” Swanson said. “We didn’t have a lot of visibility. We had people up to the last day saying they’d never noticed us before. Mark was aware of that.” Thomas said he has high hopes for the space. “My Favorite Muffin’s lease had expired earlier last year, and the owners remained in occupancy until recently,” Thomas said via text message. “We wish them well with their future plans. We are now in the early stages of advertising the space for lease and no decisions have been made regarding future occupancy. Given its strong location and visibility we fully expect the space to be re-leased shortly.”

Drive to be the best My 9 to 5 is commercial real estate. This is a hobby that turned into a journey. I’d gone through cancer, and I wanted to find out what really made me happy. It’s a release. I’m a cyclist and a skier, so that’s my athletic outlet, but I’ve never done anything really creative like this. I picked this up again about 10 years ago, and it was only about five years ago that I really started on this mission to figure out how to make this harder and more difficult. I wanted to make this insanely hard to do so that nobody else would be doing what I do. Some of these are made with local trees. I’ve got some made with elms from Littleton. If I never sold any of these, I’d keep doing it. The biggest kick I get is when a woodworker looks at these and wonders how in the world I do it. If you have suggestions for My Name Is, please contact David Gilbert at dgilbert@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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Commissioners’ new chairman looks ahead Jeff Baker discusses county’s finances, water and growth issues BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Jeff Baker was recently appointed chairman of the Board of Arapahoe County Commissioners. Baker represents District 3, which includes eastern portions of Aurora and Centennial and stretches to the county’s eastern edge. Baker was elected to the board in 2016. Previously, he worked for Arapahoe County for 18 years, spending five years in human services and 13 in facilities maintenance. d Baker ducked into a conference room during a Colorado Counties Inc. meeting to talk to Colorado Community Media about what’s ahead. What is Arapahoe County doing right? We’re cultivating good, effective working relationships with the county’s 13 cities and towns, and more than 15 unincorporated communities. We’re working well with them. The days of lawsuits with Littleton and Aurora — I won’t say never — but we don’t have any going on. We’re seeing positive action on issues across the board, such as transportation, human services, law enforcement, the sheriff ’s relationship with police chiefs, and our new crime lab. We’re a strong player in the region, especially as part of the Tri-County Health Department along with Adams and Douglas counties. We take pride in our relationships with city councils, mayors, and city staffs. Even when we did have lawsuits, around tax and criminal justice financing issues, our staffs continued to work well with each other — even elected officials. We work together to get the job done. We’re one of the eight counties that have not de-Bruced (voted to exempt ourselves from the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, or TABOR). Our property taxes are subject to TABOR. We are gentlemen and ladies and we ask taxpayers how to spend their money. I think we’ve got a great dynamic on the board of county commissioners. One of my duties as chairman is cutting down on our chitchat about what we did last weekend and our grandkids and back to the issues. We have civil dialogue. We disagree but we’re never rude, we never denigrate anyone. We’re very respectful of other opinions. What challenges does Arapahoe County face this year? Our challenges haven’t changed a whole lot from 2017. We have dete-

riorating infrastructure. Our roads, bridges and buildings need work. The county has 33 buildings that we have to make sure are safe for employees, effective for citizens who use them, and energy efficient. We’re being asked to do more with the same amount of money. The property tax rates haven’t gone up in 13 Baker years. The mill levy has been adjusted to keep up with Gallagher Amendment. Property tax revenues have gone up and down, but the mill levy hasn’t gone up, and that’s probably a good thing. We’ve had watchdogs who keep us from increasing taxes except as a last resort. We’ve had to deal with rising costs of asphalt, rebar, and other construction materials. Contractors are charging more, but we’re not necessarily taking in an equivalent increase in revenue. You hear about the population increase, which is great because that’s more people paying taxes. There’s some discussion of whether property tax could increase, though I consider that to be a last resort. There are many tools we can use, such as borrowing money. Denver has had many projects where the citizens voted to increase taxes on themselves to pay for bonded roadway projects. That’s amazing to me that people would do that, though I’m not sure Arapahoe County would do that. We’d have to get permission under TABOR. We’re continuing our journey toward becoming experts at our core missions, then considering which programs and processes may need some tough love. We need Weight Watchers for the budget so we cut back on taxpayer calories. We’re always looking for ways to more efficiently use taxpayer dollars. What are the board’s plans for 2018? We’re going to have our leadership workshop at end of February or beginning of March, where nine departments, five elected offices, the district attorney and Tri-County Health participate in workshops to come up with best ideas for how best to deal with organizational issues and deteriorating infrastructure. Are we efficient? Do we have the right number of staff ? Will technology allow us to do something cheaper or better? What issues need more attention than they’re getting? Water availability. It’s so important in Colorado. We have attorneys, engineers and consultants who specialize in nothing but water. It’s so vital to development. Kudos to Aurora, Deer Trail, Adams County and Douglas County — they’re doing water right. SEE BAKER, P27

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Capitol report: A look at what’s happening in the state Legislature BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Work season for the Colorado state Legislature began in the shadow of sexual-misconduct claims from last fall and amid continued exasperation over rising housing prices and traffic and transportation concerns. In the weeks since the Jan. 10 kickoff of the regular session — the 120-day term when bills can be passed — some battles and points of agreement have taken shape. Here’s a roundup of recent moves the Legislature has made: Harassment policy to be reviewed The Legislature’s leadership chose an independent, third-party contractor on Jan. 24 to conduct a review of its workplace-harassment policy, which includes rules on sexual misconduct. The top lawmakers, who are called as a group the Executive Committee of the Legislative Council, selected Denver-based Investigations Law Group to perform the review. “We have contracted for a

comprehensive cultural assessment as well as specific recommendations on workplace policy,” K.C. Becker, D-Boulder, House majority leader, said in a news release. Mandatory training for lawmakers on workplace harassment, an effort adopted by leadership in response to recent complaints, were scheduled for Jan. 29, Feb. 2 and Feb. 16. Other changes included hiring a human-resources professional to help handle HR issues, and conducting mandatory annual trainings on harassment prevention for legislators, full-time staff, aides and interns. Such trainings were before only required for legislators every two years and for staff only when they’re hired. The state Legislature’s executive committee is chaired by House Speaker Crisanta Duran, D-Denver, and includes Senate President Kevin Grantham, R-Cañon City; Becker; Senate Majority Leader Chris Holbert, R-Parker; Senate Minority Leader Lucia Guzman, DDenver; and House Minority Leader Patrick Neville, R-Castle Rock.

A boost from Trump? State Rep. Faith Winter, D-Westminster, recognized in a news release President Donald Trump’s apparent show of support for paid family leave in his State of the Union address. “We disagree on so many other things, but I’m Winter glad President Trump came out (in the speech) in support of paid family leave,” Winter said. “I challenge Colorado Republicans to follow the president’s lead and put families first and support House Bill 1.” The bill to create a family medical-leave insurance program in Colorado is a high priority — Duran made it the first bill to be introduced this session. “My bill creates an insurance pool to provide coverage for all Coloradans to care for a dying parent or a newborn, or to get chemotherapy or treatment of other serious medical conditions,” Winter said in the news release. Each employee in Colorado would pay a premium that

must not initially exceed 0.99 percent — less than 1 percent — of their yearly wages to fund the program if the bill passes, according to the Legislature website. House Bill 18-1001 was scheduled for its first hearing Feb. 6 in the House Business Affairs and Labor Committee, a necessary step before it faces debate on the House floor. Long road to a fix Senate Republicans are pushing a proposal to spend between $300 million and $350 million to secure bonds totaling $3.5 billion in value that would jump-start many high-priority transportation projects the state has identified, Republicans said in a news release. As of 2016, Colorado carried a $9 billion need for additional transportation funding through 2025. Citing a roughly $1 billion budget surplus for 2018-19 — more than $747 million in additional general-fund revenue and more than $256 million in new state income-tax revenue resulting from federal tax reform — Republicans said the roughly $300 million can be

spent without raising taxes on Coloradans. “There is enough surplus remaining to address other budget priorities as well, like education. There is simply no reason not to take action now,” Grantham said, according to the news release. But the total bond amount would be paid off over a number of years with 10 percent — or roughly $350 million — of existing sales and use tax revenue per year, which the Democrats said is money that would otherwise go primarily to health care and education spending, a news release said. The bill would push the question of which programs would be affected to future legislative sessions, the Democrats’ release said. Last year’s HB 17-1242 proposal, which would have asked voters to increase Colorado’s sales and use tax from 2.9 percent to 3.4 percent, according to Capitolstaff analysis, would provide almost double the revenue without forcing cuts, Democrats said in the release. Grantham and Duran backed that bill, but it failed. SEE LEGISLATURE, P7

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Littleton, Lakewood hospitals at cutting edge of new stroke treatments Advances in technology, research can mean difference between life and death BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Steven Squires was reading the comics at his kitchen table on a Sunday in September when his wife Carol heard him emit a strange groan. His hands curled, his mouth hung open. Carol called 911 as Steven reeled under the effects of a stroke cutting off oxygen to his brain. Only hours later, Steven, 72, was awake and alert at Littleton Adventist Hospital, and three days later he walked out and headed home, little worse for having suffered a type of attack that often leaves its

survivors paralyzed or dead. Steven’s saving grace was the quick work of neurologist Dr. Chris Nichols, who utilized several treatments that removed a clot from a blood vessel in his brain, minimizing permanent damage. Newly released guidelines suggest that doctors may have far more time than previously thought — up to 24 hours — to respond to strokes in ways that can save brain tissue from irreversible damage. Littleton Adventist Hospital and St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood are among roughly 300 hospitals nationwide equipped with a new digital imaging software, called RAPID, that enables the extended treatment window. “This is huge,” Nichols said. “Previously we thought that we only had a few hours to take this kind of action. For people who may have had a stroke in the middle of the night or who aren’t discovered for an SEE STROKE, P28

Steven Squires, left, and his wife Carol discuss Steven’s stroke last summer. Thanks to a rapid and high-tech response from Dr. Nichols, Steven was left without significant damage. DAVID GILBERT

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As of Jan. 23, SB 18-001 was scheduled to move to the Senate Finance Committee for consideration. Affordable housing measure stopped State House Republicans and some Democrats killed a bill on Jan. 31 that would have allowed Coloradans to vote on whether to enact a 25 cent tax on plastic bags used at large grocery and other commercial stores to raise money to subsidize affordable housing in the state. Each transaction in which a plastic bag is used would have been charged 25 cents under the policy, regardless of how many — it wouldn’t have been a per-bag tax. Customers using federal food assistance — Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), once known as food stamps — would have been exempt. The House’s Local Government Committee shot down HB 18-1054, which, with voter approval, would have added 18 new government employees and required more than $1.26 million dollars of revenue in the first year to start the program, according to a news release from the House Republicans. It would have raised $22 million in the 2018-2019 fiscal year, and $40 million the following fiscal year, to put more money into the state’s Housing Development Grant Fund, which provides grants to “acquire, rehabilitate and construct affordable-housing projects,” according to analysis by Capitol staff. Protecting personal information State Reps. Cole Wist, R-Centennial, and Jeff Bridges, D-Greenwood Village, are two of the leaders who introduced on Jan. 19 a bill to increase security standards for public and private entities in Colorado that keep documents — paper or electronic — containing personal identifyWist ing information. HB 18-1128 would require those entities to maintain a written policy for the documents’ destruction and disposal — making them unreadable and indecipherable — when they are no Bridges longer needed. Personal identifying information would mean, under the bill, a Social Security number; a password or passcode; an official state or government-issued driver’s license or identification card number; a government passport number; biometric data; an employer, student or military ID number; or a financial transaction device. Those who maintain, own or license that data would have to maintain “reasonable security procedures” for the information and must conduct an investigation if

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Homeless share stories on day for metro survey Point-in-time effort sends volunteers out to conduct tally of people BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

“I don’t smoke, don’t drink — rent’s too high,” said Kevin Murphy, a 56-year-old homeless man who spends time in the Englewood area. “I’m saving up money.” Murphy is one of the dozen or so homeless individuals who came to the Faith Community Center church by bus from Giving Heart, a homeless service center in Englewood, on the night of Jan. 29 when volunteers and agencies spread out to count how many homeless people stay in the seven-county Denver metro area, part of the national Point-in-Time survey. “My goal, instead of living month-tomonth, is to save up six months’ rent,” said Murphy, who grew up in Littleton and works at a church near Bemis Public Library there. After living with another person and paying rent for five years in the Littleton area, rising rent pushed him out, and he’s been on the street for a year bouncing between different shelters. “Wherever I can find a place to stay at night,” Murphy said. He’s used services at Giving Heart, where people in need can eat lunch, use a computer lab, receive mail and fill out paperwork for government assistance, but he says the area lacks overnight shelters. “In Englewood and Littleton, there are really no overnight shelters” unless it’s severely cold out, Murphy said. Faith Community Center church in south Jefferson County, where people were bused for the night, is one of the local facilities that participates with the Severe Weather Shelter Network. The nonprofit works to shelter homeless individuals at those locations in dry weather of 20 degrees or below and wet weather of 32 degrees or below. Volunteers for the Point-in-Time effort came to survey people Jan. 29. Tony Cabrera, 22, also came to the church by bus from Englewood. “I came here to this state trying to get a decent education (and) go to college,” said Cabrera, who came to Colorado from Washington state. “That didn’t happen, so I’m looking at a GED.” Homeless for seven years, Cabrera often sleeps outside and frequents the central Denver area. He went to a metro-area high school but got expelled for having a fight, he said. He’s stuck out here, since both his parents have died and he’s lost contact with the rest of his family, Cabrera said. “I just keep coming back to the shelters, over and over again,” Cabrera said. He’s had his documents stolen while staying on the street — passport, state ID, birth certificate and medical records — so he’s waiting to get some legal papers renewed to help get back on his feet. In the meantime,

Rich Newton, 32, sits at one of the tables where homeless people ate dinner at Faith Community Center church during a survey carried out by area volunteers to count how many homeless people stay in the Denver metro area Jan. 29. Newton grew up in the Lakewood and unincorporated Jefferson County area, and now stays on the streets in Englewood. PHOTOS BY ELLIS ARNOLD

BY THE NUMBERS Homeless individuals in each county on Jan. 30, 2017: • Adams: 157 • Arapahoe: 562 • Boulder: 600 • Broomﬁeld: 22 • Denver: 3,336 • Douglas: 45 • Jeﬀerson: 394 • Total: 5,116 Source: Metro Denver Homeless Initiative he comes to Giving Heart and tries to get the word out for other churches to connect with that organization, where he’s gotten blankets, clothes, hygienic products and other help. Rich Newton, 32, also came to the church during the survey. Englewood is “kinda my home base,” said Newton, who has been homeless for about a year and stays in the area of Hampden Avenue and South Broadway. Death in his family, other family issues, problems with drugs, mental illness and losing his job contributed to becoming homeless, he said. “Most (homeless) people here, if they’re being honest,” have experienced most of that, Newton added. Resources like Giving Heart and HOPE food pantry in Englewood have been integral to helping him get back on his feet. Newton’s personal goal is to have a steady paycheck when springtime rolls around and to find shelter — a vehicle or a roommate, perhaps. Over the past year, Newton has seen what seems to be a decrease in homeless people in his area. “They’ll go migrate to Denver or stay in Littleton,” said Newton, who said he has been contacted by the police multiple times. “They push you out to a different place,” Newton said, “and then that place puts you back.”

WHAT THE COUNT TELLS US ABOUT HOMELESSNESS The Point-in-Time count is carried out under the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, commonly known as HUD. Volunteers and service providers around the nation come together to conduct the annual count during the last 10 days of January, according to the Metro Denver Homeless Initiative. The Denver-metro count includes the sevencounty metro area, which is made up of Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson counties. For the most recent numbers available, gathered in January 2017 and released in June: • Of the 5,116 total homeless people counted, 507 respondents reported that domestic

violence was a contributing factor to their homeless situation, and 569 identiﬁed as veterans. • A total of 1,085 were chronically homeless, and 616 of those individuals reported having some type of mental illness. • Data included people in transitional housing, those in emergency shelters and those with no shelter. • The count did not include people staying in motels paid for by themselves, or sleeping on couches with friends or family. It should be noted that the survey is subject to voluntary participation and is a “snapshot” of the homeless population — actual numbers may be higher. Source: Metro Denver Homeless Initiative

From left: Sara Cardona, 21, an intern with House of Hope; Chiles Freidman, 59, a volunteer with the organization; and Reneé Struck, 33, also an intern, collect another round of supplies at House of Hope to give out to homeless people during surveying for the Point-in-Time count. The three volunteers partnered with leader Patric Hughes on Jan. 29 as one of the several groups that administered the survey in the Denver metro area.

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Outnumbered Gallery bids farewell Not enough foot traffic to support artists, owner says BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Outnumbered Gallery, the ambitious art gallery on Prince Street and Main Street in downtown Littleton, will close its doors for good at the end of February, though owner Sudee Floyd has plans to take her show on the road with a series of “pop-up galleries” at art shows and fairs in coming months. Floyd opened Outnumbered in 2014, seeking to create a place where lesserknown local artists could show their work professionally, she said, and where the uninitiated public could engage with art without the snooty pomp of Denver galleries. Several years in, Floyd said, there’s just not the foot traffic to support the venture. “I didn’t do enough market research,” Floyd said. “I thought more people would come in and pass the word along. We’ve done a lot of advertising in magazines and social media, and our gross looks good on paper, but if I can sit here on a Friday and not get a single visitor, that means I’m not representing the artists as well as I should.” Outnumbered left its mark on Littleton. Floyd was instrumental in starting up the city’s First Friday Art

Metal artist Jason Horn blows on a bolt of electricity emanating from his high-voltage sculpture Jacob’s Ladder. Horn said Outnumbered gave him the know-how and confidence to show his work in galleries. PHOTOS BY DAVID GILBERT Walks in 2015, worked with Reinke Bros. costume shop to emblazon the building with a series of wild murals, and worked with the city and local artists to paint traffic signal cabinets around town with goofy art. Outnumbered Gallery held its final First Friday show on Feb. 2, a lively but bittersweet farewell to the eclectic gallery filled with paintings from the classical to the avant garde, sculptures, crafts and jewelry. The gallery has had an impact on its artists as well. Jason Horn, a metalworker who produces precision-engineered steel

sculptures, said Outnumbered helped him take his art to the next level. “I used to just make this stuff as gifts for people,” Horn said. “Sudee gave me the knowledge and confidence to show my work professionally. I’ve gotten so much positive feedback here. I’m really sad to see this place go, but hopefully with the knowledge I’m taking from this experience I can find my way into other galleries.” Jeanie Gebhart, a Littleton painter, was Outnumbered’s final featured artist. “I feel very blessed that I’m even in this gallery, among so many other

Jeanie Gebhard, Outnumbered’s final featured artist, said she felt honored to show her work alongside so many talented artists. wonderfully talented people,” Gebhart said. “This will be Littleton’s loss, but Sudee will go help artists elsewhere, and I’m happy for them and her.” Floyd said she has looked for other permanent gallery space, but hasn’t found the right fit. Her plans for “popup” galleries are still in the works, and the shows will likely feature one or two artists, and may be attached to larger art fairs. She also plans on beefing up her online presence. “Littleton’s changing, so there might be a place for us here down the road. I do love Littleton, and it’s not like I’m leaving because of rent or parking,” she said. “I’m sad, but I’m also looking forward to what’s ahead.”

Eclipse draws early bird space fans BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

True die-hards turned out at South Platte Park in the pre-dawn hours of Jan. 31 to watch an astronomical event that won’t repeat for decades: a super blue blood moon. That’s a romantic way to say a lunar eclipse, while the moon was at its closest point in its orbit to Earth, and the second full moon in a month. “This is worth getting up early for,” said South Platte Park interpreter Victoria Sutton. “Little miracles of nature like this make memories that will stay with you the rest of your life.” A few dozen people nibbled pastries and watched the moon go blood-red in the western sky from the shores of Cooley Lake in an event dubbed “Eclipse and Eclairs” by South Suburban Parks and Recreation District’s Carson Nature Center. “It’s wonderful how the universe works together,” said Kathleen Jones, who volunteered at the event. “With all the troubles we have in the world today, it’s rejuvenating to enjoy the beauty of nature.”

The eclipse nears totality. PHOTO BY SKOT LATONA

Tom Jones peers through a telescope at the eclipse. Jones, who was tagging along with his wife Kathleen, who was volunteering at the event, said he was thrilled to experience such a rare event. DAVID GILBERT Spectators watch as the moon is subsumed behind the earth’s shadow. PHOTO BY LEE CASTELLION

Christine Schlegel, left, son Blake McRea, 4, Carolyn Albertson and South Platte Park Manager Skot Latona warm themselves by the fire as the eclipse fades into clouds in the west. PHOTO BY LEE CASTELLION

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Lennon Briggs, 10, holds a sign thanking law enforcement during a processional honoring Deputy Heath Gumm in Lafayette. SHANNA FORTIER

Thousands of mourners line streets, pack Lafayette church to honor fallen deputy BY SCOTT TAYLOR STAYLOR@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Adams County deputies were joined by law enforcement officers from across the state and thousands of wellwishers Feb. 2 to say goodbye to Sheriff ’s Deputy Heath Gumm, a man described as a witty prankster with a promising career in law enforcement. “One of the things that we are responsible for as police officers is to be able to combine the care and compassion of the guardian mindset with the warrior mindset,” Adams County Sheriff Michael McIntosh said to a huge crowd gathered for Gumm’s memorial service in Lafayette’s Flatirons Community Church. “I can’t think of somebody that taught us to do that better than Heath.” McIntosh was one of six current and former Adams County Sheriffs Office staff members to eulogize Gumm, 31, who was shot and killed by a suspect Jan. 24 in a backyard near the 8700 block of Edison Street in unincorporated Adams County. They recalled his playful nature, his guidance for new deputies, his seriousness for the job and his love for his wife, Natasha. Law enforcement, fire and emergency response personnel from around Colorado attended the service in the 4,600-seat church. The entire first floor of the venue was nearly filled and the balcony nearly halffilled. Gumm’s father, former West Metro Firefighter Jim Gumm, said he was proud to have such an honest, forthright son. Thousands of emergency vehicles from across Colorado came, filling the event parking lot. They were joined by five charter buses full of Adams County employees who attended the service “We always tried to instill in you the values of honesty, integrity, strength and compassion,” the elder Gumm

Members of the Colorado State Sheriff’s Posse Association, mounted police officers from across the state, wait at attention for the funeral procession for Adams County Deputy Heath Gumm to pass Feb. 2 along South Boulder Road in Lafayette. SCOTT TAYLOR

A hearse carrying the body of slain Adams County Sheriff’s Deputy Heath Gumm, heads north on I-25 at 160th Avenue, before joining the formal funeral procession at Colorado Highway 7 on Feb. 2. STEFAN BRODSKY

said. “But somewhere along the way, the student became the teacher. You soared high above us in all those aspects in life and you’ve always made us so proud.” He also read letters from Gumm’s wife and the fallen deputy’s mother, Becky. Gumm earned a black belt in taekwondo growing up, loved cherry sour ball candy, popcorn, the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” and other cartoon heroes, as well as real-life ones. “Heath knew he could usually get himself out of trouble

by being cute and funny,” his father said. “He loved animals, loved hiding things in his grandmother’s hair without her knowing, teasing his sister at every turn and practicing ‘takedowns’ on his mom.” Gumm joined the Adams County Sheriffs Office in 2012, transferring in from the Cripple Creek Police Department. He started in the Adams County Detention Facility but transferred into the patrol division in 2013. Friend and fellow patrol Deputy Lonn Trail said he wasn’t finished.

“He was looking forward later this year to promoting to senior deputy and when he made senior deputy, he had a plan,” Trail said. “He wanted to test for detective, and he told me he wanted to be part of the bomb squad because a lot of his friends, standing behind me today, had already transferred in.” Trail said he’d known Gumm for five years and counted him as one of his best friends. Trail, a member of the Adams County K9 unit, said he once confided in Gumm, telling him the command he used to make his dog Lex bark — loudly. From then on, Gumm never missed an opportunity to command the dog to bark right in Trail’s ear, usually while they were in parked in their patrol cars waiting for a call for service. “He never failed. When we were done with our conversation and I had my window down, Heath would get Lex’s attention, work in the bark command and make him go crazy,” Trail said. “Then, he’d laugh and roll up his window so he didn’t have to hear it.” Another friend, Deputy Cole Cockrum, said he looked to Gumm for guidance.

“He had an amazing sense of humor, was easygoing and always willing to help,” Cockrum said. He recalled that once, soon after Cockrum had joined the Adams County office, he and Gumm found themselves chasing someone in the dark. Cockrum lost sight of both Gumm and the man he was chasing but did find Gumm’s flashlight and it was pointing directly to where Gumm had gone. Cockrum said he was amazed and impressed that Gumm had left the flashlight as a clue to where he had gone. “I said to myself, this cop is so squared away he is leaving me breadcrumbs,” Cockrum said. He didn’t tell Gumm how impressed he was until days later. “He told me wasn’t leaving breadcrumbs,” Cockrum said. “He said he was running so hard he tripped over himself, fell to the ground and his entire duty belt exploded. He said that what I didn’t see was the radio and pistol magazines that were about five feet away from where the flashlight was.” Deputy Casey Overton, Gumm’s sergeant, said he looked at Gumm as a leader among patrol deputies. “I was able to put anyone with him in any district because he was able to work with anyone,” Overton said. “Gumm would take people under his wing to show them the way things should be done.” McIntosh said he spent plenty of time working with his office’s detective in the days after Gumm’s shooting and he was told that Gumm had set his sights on being a detective. “We just knew what kind of detective Heath would have been,” McIntosh said. So McIntosh said he would give Gumm a posthumous promotion to detective. “When I have the honor of giving you Heath’s badge, I will also give you an honorary detective badge,” McIntosh said to Gumm’s family. “He will forever be in our hearts and on our minds. He will forever be with his shift and now, also, he will be forever with you detectives that worked so hard to make sure this case goes where it needs to go.”

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With early start this season, flu hammers much of nation BY MIKE STOBBE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sick with the flu? You’ve got a lot of company. The flu has continued to blanket the United States, with only Hawaii being spared. In late January, one in 15 doctor visits were for symptoms of the flu. That’s the highest level since the swine flu pandemic in 2009. The government doesn’t track every flu case but comes up with estimates; one measure is how many people seek medical care for fever, cough, aches and other flu symptoms. Flu is widespread, with 39 states reporting high traffic to doctors in late

January, up from 32. At this rate, by the end of the season somewhere around 34 million Americans will have gotten sick from the flu, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Jan. 26. Some good news: Hospital stays and deaths from the flu among the elderly so far haven’t been as high as in some other recent flu seasons. However, hospitalization rates for people 50-64 has been unusually high, CDC officials said in the report, which covers the week ending Jan. 20. A New York pediatrician said her office has been busy but the kids with the flu haven’t been quite as sick as in the past.

“For most of them, their symptoms are milder,” said Dr. Tiffany Knipe. This year’s flu shot targets the strains that are making Americans sick, mostly the H3N2 flu virus. But exactly how well it is working won’t be known until next month. It’s the same main bug from last winter, when the flu season wasn’t so bad. It’s not clear why this season — with the same bug — is worse, some experts said. “That’s the kicker. This virus really doesn’t look that different from what we saw last year,” said Richard Webby, a flu researcher at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis. It may be that many of the people

getting sick this year managed to avoid infection last year. Or there may be some change in the virus that hasn’t been detected yet, said the CDC’s Dr. Dan Jernigan, in a call with reporters. Based on patterns from past seasons, it’s likely the flu season will start to wane soon, experts say. There are some places, like California, where the season already seems to be easing, CDC officials said. “If I was a betting man, I’d put money on it going down,” Webby said. “But I’ve lost money on bets before.” The season usually peaks in February, but this season started early and took off in December.

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The energy at Pure Barre fitness was running high. Thumping music, grunts of exertion and the smell of sweat filled the air as fitness specialist Briget Russomanno led the workout class. “You can do it,” she said to the class. “Just one more set, let’s keep going!” Groans of protest were mixed with smiles of joy, as she eventually wrapped up the class with a cool-down session. “Wow. This is my new place. I’m coming here again,” said Casey Gunning, 34, who has Down syndrome and attended the exercise class at 5375 Landmark Place in Greenwood Village for the first time. Every client in the class had a disability of some sort, some mental and some physical. Pure Barre is one of the few places in the Denver metro area that offers workout classes for people with disabilities. Owners Briget and Scott Russomanno launched Barre Stars in early 2018 to help combat adult obesity. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 36 percent

Casey Gunning, 34, feels the burn as she works out at Pure Barre Greenwood Village. TABATHA STEWART

of adults with disabilities are obese, versus 23 percent of adults without disabilities. Obesity can lead to various other health issues, including diabetes and heart disease. The National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability says that the 50 million-plus Americans with disabilities, who are at greater risk for developing health problems associated with a sedentary lifestyle, are getting even less physical activity because of the numerous barriers they face in becoming physically active. “For many, they don’t know how or where to exercise,” said Kelly Bonner, an inclusion specialist with NCHPD. “Marketing material is not focused on this minority group, and to be honest,

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many fitness centers aren’t equipped to work with these individuals so they don’t know where to go that can create a plan that is appropriate for them.” The CDC also recommends that people with disabilities get regular physical activity. But historically, there have been few facilities to meet their needs, as well as various other

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‘People with a disability certainly can exercise safely’ Kelly Bonner, inclusion specialist with the National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability who has spent 17 years working with people with disabilities, weighed in on challenges facing people with disabilities and physical exercise, via an email interview with Colorado Community Media. The center was founded in 1999, as a resource center on health promotion for people with disabilities. The organization seeks to “help people with disability and other chronic health conditions achieve health benefits through increased participation in all types of physical and social activities…” The NCHPAD has numerous free resources and free online workout programs at www.nchpad.org/14weeks. Do disabilities cause obesity? Certainly disability and health can coexist. There are plenty of people with a disability who are in great shape. But a disability can predispose someone to secondary health conditions such as obesity for a number of reasons. Can people with disabilities exercise safely? In general, it is always wise to get medical clearance before beginning an exercise program, especially if you have any concerns. That being said, YES. People with a disability certainly can exercise safely and they will probably find that exercise helps them in many facts of their life, from performing their activities of daily living, to transferring, to better sleep.

Is exercise/activity usually factored into their care plans? Care plans for people with a disability vary greatly across the U.S., as well as with different disability types. Many people with a disability do not have a specific care plan and are not told how they can be active after acquiring their disability. Often I think doctors are so rushed in their patient interactions that they are focused on treatment or current issues ... (and) rarely have time to address preventive measures like physical activity. What are the biggest barriers to exercise in people with disabilities? There are a number of barriers to physical activity for people with a disability. For many, they don’t know how or where to exercise. Many fitness centers aren’t equipped or knowledgeable enough to work with these individuals. Access is also a problem. People with a disability need access to the facility by not only providing an accessible building and parking area, but once they get inside they need access to the fitness equipment by providing more space between equipment, cardio machines geared toward upper body movement and a list of other things. But surprisingly, research shows that one of the biggest barriers to physical activity for people with a disability is attitude. Staff members questioning why they are there or not knowing how to effectively communicate with them or meet their needs is a quick turn-off.

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his one is for Emily Davison. Davison died June 8, 1913, four days after she was QUIET run over by a horse. DESPERATION If you have heard of her, raise your hand. I don’t see many hands. Back to her in a minute. It’s been less than 100 years since a Constitutional amendment gave women the right to Craig Marshall vote. IncomprehenSmith sibly, there were 18 amendments ahead of it, including everyone’s favorite, the Second.

The 19th was passed June 4, 1919, and ratified Aug. 18, 1920. The Declaration of Independence was ratified 144 years earlier. In the second paragraph, it says, “All men are created equal.” Lovely thought, but not quite. It wasn’t until 1870, when the 15th Amendment came along, that all men were given the right to vote. Emily Davison was run over by a horse named Anmer. Remember the Virginia Slims cigarette ad that boasted, “You’ve come a long way, baby”? That campaign started in 1968. The implication was women had come a long way. Women — and men — still have a long way to go.

There will be books and movies and documentaries and courses that focus on what has happened over the past year about women’s rights, past treatment, and subjugation, and in the process, many careers will be affected, and effectively and permanently tarnished or ended. What is Kevin Spacey going to do now? Or Matt Lauer? Will we let either one of them back indoors? Davison sustained her injuries after walking — intentionally — onto a race track. Why have men acted so loutishly for centuries? The answer to that will be on the syllabus in some of the courses I referred to. I think the professor will have to go back to cavemen and cavewomen.

I have never been compromised because of my gender. That’s not entirely true, but the stories aren’t worth telling. A student flirting for a better grade isn’t the same as being cornered by a director. Yes, I may have missed out on some teaching opportunities when schools were opening their eyes about gender and race imbalances in most departments. It didn’t slow me down very much. I am not Dr. Feelgood. I don’t know what the answer is, or what the answers are. Many men will go on doing what they do no matter how many marches, parades, articles, lectures, workshops SEE SMITH, P16

Looking for and finding simplicity is the fastest pathway to success

I LETTER TO THE EDITOR Bill would bring a boost As the president of the Cutthroat Chapter of Trout Unlimited in Littleton, I strongly support the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Future Generations Act (SB18-143), a bill that will provide critical resources for public lands and wildlife in Colorado. In the recent State of the Rockies Poll, 96 percent of Colorado respondents indicated that a strong economy is driven by outdoor recreation, and 87 percent said it was a significant advantage over other states when it comes to attracting a qualified workforce and business investment. In 2017, outdoor recre-

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ment by enabling CPW to increase resident licenses (by only $8) and invest in the future of our public resources. Additional funds will eliminate deficit spending, increase hunting and fishing opportunities, and protect critical wildlife habitat. Learn more about the bill at www. cpw.state.co.us. This common-sense initiative is an investment in the future of our public lands and our state’s economy. Contact your state legislators indicating your support for this important legislation. Allen Adinoff President of Cutthroat Chapter Trout Unlimited

don’t know about you, but there have been so many times, too many times, where I have done things the hard way. Looking back, I can clearly see the path that would have been much simpler, so much easier, and so much more effective. Not only that, I could have accomplished everything better and even faster had I just accepted the guidance and assistance of others. You already know the WINNING phrase don’t you? “Keep it Simple Stupid.” I like what WORDS one of our community readers, Robin, shared in an email regarding her one word for the year. Her word was K.I.S.S. She cleaned up the acronym by changing the phrase to, “Keep it Simply Simple.” An awesome and elegant change that is so easy but so hard to grasp. Michael Norton “There must be a harder way to do this.” Have you ever, I mean ever, found yourself saying that? Me neither. It just doesn’t happen. And yet we all seem to try and make it harder on ourselves than it really has to be. Wouldn’t it be great if we could find a way to keep things simple and still be successful?

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Civil dialogue is needed on Colorado’s energy future

hey say you shouldn’t talk politics, religion or money in polite company. We disagree. We believe that controversial issues deserve collaborative and innovative problem solving working to keep Colorado GUEST as one of the best places COLUMN to live. The Bighorn Energy Leadership Fellows spent eight days together this fall doing exactly that over three meals a day, presentations from 31 local and international experts, and one improv comedy show. We stayed polite and disagreed without being disagreeable. We are Coloradans from across the political spectrum, hailing from around the state, ranging from college student to near retirement, and working in a variety of sectors. We are members of the 2017 cohort of Bighorn Leadership Program: Colorado’s

Energy Future. The Bighorn Leadership Program was founded in 2001 to ensure that Colorado has a deep bench of thoughtful individuals who will actively and constructively engage in the public policy arena both on the local and state levels. Over the years, Bighorn Fellows delved into vexing policy topics, including health care, economic development and — this year — energy. Specifically, exploring one of the most controversial issues facing Colorado today: How is Colorado going to continue its economic growth, satisfy a growing population, and yet provide energy in a safe, efficient, affordable and most environmentally and socially sustainable way possible? Colorado leads the country in energy by numerous measures. Since the first oil well west of the Mississippi River drilled into Florence soil in 1860, our state has become one of the

top energy producers in the country while valuing our quality of life and environment. This didn’t happen by accident; it was the result of good policy enacted by the legislature, the voters, and the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). In 2004, Colorado voters passed the Renewable Energy Requirement Initiative, the first voter-led statewide initiative of its kind. As of 2016, Colorado was ranked 10th in installed solar generation and was the seventh largest wind producing state. We’ve since increased the standard three times, and the current target is 30 percent renewable by 2020 for investorowned utilities and 20 percent for cooperative utilities. The renewable sector is not the only energy sector where Colorado is providing leadership. As the state’s population grows, natural gas drilling and exploration are bumping up against

Caroline G. Luttrull She completed her first of 5 marathons on her 66th birthday and finished the Boston Marathon 2 months later. She completed Ride the Rockies 12 times and the Triple Bypass (3 peaks in 1 day) once. She biked the legendary Alpe d’Huez in France at 64, peddling the 12 mile/21 switchback route without a stop. She summited Colorado fourteeners 38 times and summited Mount Kilimanjaro on her 60th birthday. Caroline was devoted to her two grandsons Ryan and Jason and extended family. A heart overflowing with love and desire to share endeared her to a multitude of friends, professional associates, and PEO sisters. Her deep Christian faith provided her selfless devotion to others. A two-week trip to the holy land where she was re-baptized in the River Jordan reinforced her beliefs. Caroline is survived by her loving husband Don Luttrull; son Ron Luttrull (Kim) and daughter Laura McCrary (Kevin); grandsons Ryan and Jason McCrary; step-grandchildren Rachel Nguyen (Billy), Jeremy and Brandon Millette; step-great-grandchildren Alyssa and Rayden Nguyen; sisters Mary Lou O’Connell and Patricia Fitzgerald (Bob); brothers Chris Wilson (Teresa Brooks) and Eric Wilson (Marlene); and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Christopher and Elizabeth Wilson, and her older brother Bob Wilson. Caroline’s final “Gift of Hope” was to donate her brain and spinal cord to the Human Brain and Spinal Fluid Resource Center at UCLA for ALS research. A celebration of her life will be held at 2pm on February 17, 2018 at First Presbyterian Church, 531 S. College Ave., Fort Collins, Colorado. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Rocky Mountain Chapter of the ALS Association (www.alscolorado. org) or Parkinson’s Foundation (www. parkinsons.org).

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Caroline G. Luttrull, 77, was born February 19, 1940 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, the daughter of Christopher and Elizabeth Wilson. She passed away January 22, 2018 after a five year battle with ALS, complicated by 2 years of Parkinson’s disease. She ended life at home with her immediate family by her bedside. Caroline attended Roosevelt High School in “Ypsi”. She was a competitive roller-skater, piano player, a cheerleader and homecoming queen. She was active in Junior Achievement and Business Manager of the yearbook her senior year. She continued cheerleading at Eastern Michigan University and was a member of Delta Zeta sorority and Kappa Delta Phi. She graduated in 1962 with a Bachelor’s degree in Later Elementary Education, a husband of 2 years, Donald Luttrull, and a son Ron protruding under her gown. A daughter Laura would follow in 2 years. Caroline earned a Master’s in Education from Leslie College in 1983 during which she coauthored and published a self-teaching book “Turtles Talk Logo” eventually re-published by Scholastic Books. Caroline taught 4th thru 6th grade in Jefferson Country School District, her last 6 years focused on gifted and talented students. She loved her students unconditionally and in return was loved by them, respected by their parents and admired by peers. She twice received a Channel 4 Teacher of the Month award. After leaving the classroom, she mentored student teachers for several years. Caroline loved quilting and volunteered as a Girl Scout leader, her grandsons’ schools libraries, as a care giver at Children’s Hospital, and packed & distributed food to schools for McBackpack. After her 40th birthday, she turned her boundless energy to physical activities. A participant in 140 runs, she completed the Bolder Boulder 28 times, finishing in the top 3 for her age group 17 times.

urban and suburban residential areas. Of course, Coloradans are concerned about this, and there has been significant progress in this area. In 2014, Colorado adopted rules for capturing methane and decreasing harmful carbon-based pollutants, rules that are now a national model not only in technical specifications but also in collaboration among environmental groups, the oil and gas industry, and regulators. Colorado’s work inspired other states to adopt similar methane standards. We offer to be a resource for the continued leadership in Colorado’s energy future, for policymakers, companies leading the way, and our fellows Coloradans. Collectively, our group knows the science of solar panels, wind turbines and hydraulic fracturing equally as well as we know

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Gloria Kay Mitchell Gloria Kay Mitchell, 62, of Highlands Ranch, CO passed away January 23, 2018. Gloria went to the Lord peacefully at home surrounded by friends and family. Gloria was born in Crookston, MN on September 12, 1955, daughter of Paul and Lorraine (Madson) Gredvig. She was baptized and confirmed at Concordia Lutheran Church, graduated from Fertile-Beltrami School in 1973. She went on to attend Concordia College where she graduated in 1977 with a degree in Business Administration and with an Art minor. Gloria married the love of her life, Ronald Mitchell on June 30, 1976. The two met in college and were happily married for 41 years. Gloria was God-loving, selfless, kind and a free spirit who brought light to all she shared her life with. Giving back to the community was something Gloria enjoyed whether it was being a Sunday school teacher for Bethel Lutheran Church, Cub Scout den mother, leader of the God’s Grace Community Church Spider Plant Ministry or proud member of their Hospitality Team. She had a love for gardening, cooking, art and her animals. LOOMIS

Gloria is survived by her husband Ronald “Mitch” Mitchell; son Keith (Leah) Mitchell, grandchildren Rogan and Ezra, son Nick (Kimberly) Mitchell, grandson expected in April; parents Paul and Lorraine Gredvig; siblings; Carol Osmondson, Nancy (Danny) Grunhovd, Ronald (Vian) Gredvig; and several aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews. Services were held at God’s Grace Community Church in Highlands Ranch, CO on January 28, 2018 at 10:30am. A burial service will be held on a later date at Concordia Lutheran Church Cemetery in Fertile, MN. Memorials preferred to: Polk County Fair “Friends of the Fair” C/O Diane Fuchs 10423 438th St. SW Fertile, MN 56540 Open Door – Youth Gang Alternatives http://opendooryouth.org/ God’s Grace Community Church GodsGraceCC.com

ELAINE LOOMIS 3/9/1941 – 2/1/2018

Born at Minot, ND to Phillip and Julia(Sauer) Loomis. Longtime resident of Denver area employed at Kaiser and Allstate. She was an avid traveler, kind and generous to all. Elaine courageously battled severe disabilities. This gentle woman is survived by many Sauer and Loomis relatives and faithful friends. Funeral Mass, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 6853 S. Prince St. Littleton on Friday Feb. 9, 2018. A gathering will be at 10:30 AM and the mass at 11:00 am. Pending interment in Spring Foxholm, ND. Memorial preferred to St. Vincent De Paul. STORK Family Mortuary, 1895 Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood 303-237-5350

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So how can we accelerate our success? We can accelerate our success when we can avoid the maze of complexity and instead jump on the road of simplicity. Easier said than done? Maybe, and then again maybe not. It really is our choice when we stop and think about it. We can choose to do things the way we have always done them because we don’t want to ask for help, or we are too proud to seek an easier or more simple and elegant solution. We can choose an attitude of openness to better ideas that can help us get done what we need to get done. It really is like that old joke,

“Why did the chicken cross the road?” How many people have given up hours trying to come up with a more challenging or difficult reason? It just can’t be that simple, “To get to the other side.” Why do people climb mountains? Because they are there. What roads do we need to cross right now in our own lives? What mountains do we need to climb? We may be procrastinating or planning or looking for the most difficult path when the answer is right in front of us, simplicity. When we meet with defeat, many times it is because we went down the path of overcomplication instead of avoiding the maze of complexity and jumping on the road of simplicity. We meet with defeat when we suffer from paralysis by analysis, over-

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thinking everything and never taking action on anything. Another friend and community reader, Tom, shared his one word for the year and it was “action.” I love that word because sometimes the most simple and elegant way to accomplish anything is to simply take action. So how about you? Are you stuck in a maze of complexity? Or have you already jumped on the road to simplicity? I really would love to hear your stories at gotonorton@ gmail.com. And when we can subscribe to K.I.S.S. and then take action, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the president of the Zig Ziglar Corporate Training Solutions Team, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.

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and angry rebukes ensue. You cannot entirely get rid of ignorance. Davison was a suffragette, but not here in America. She fought for voting rights for women in the United Kingdom. She tried a lot of things before walking onto the race track. She went on hunger strikes, she was arrested nine times, she was force-fed on forty-nine occasions. But it’s unlikely I would have heard of her if she hadn’t stepped it up quite

a bit, and left her position along the rail and walked onto the track during the 1913 Epsom Derby. She was struck by King Edward V’s horse. The declaration of full suffrage for women in England came in 1928. My androgyny makes me wonder, over and over, about men, young men, and even boys, who perceive themselves, here and around the world, to be in control of the remote. By the way, exactly why Davison walked on the track has never been determined. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

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Lit Fest brings national artists to teach aspiring writers

Downtown Denver’s Tag Restaurant is one of the more than 200 restaurants participating in the annual Denver Restaurant Week. COURTESY PHOTO

Event spotlights growing dining scene More than 200 eateries participate in Denver Restaurant Week BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Denver metro area has been growing at an unparalleled rate over the last few years, and all those new people have a few things in common — one of those things is, they’ve all got to eat. There’s an ever-expanding list of new, exciting restaurants to check out in the metro area (about 240 opened in 2017), and that’s in addition to an already deep bench of top-notch restaurants that longtime residents know about. Zagat recently awarded Denver the number 4 spot on its “Most Exciting Food Cities” As a way to both connect people with restaurants they’ve never tried before and spread the word about the depth and variety of the dining scene, Visit Denver created Denver Restaurant Week 14 years ago. And it’s become one of the most anticipated weeks of the year. “Both diners and restaurants really gear up for this week,”

Denver’s Linger Restaurant is one of the more than 200 restaurants participating in the annual Denver Restaurant Week. COURTESY PHOTO

THE LINEUP • There are about 31 restaurants in the south metro area participating in Denver Restaurant Week. Find them here: www.denver.org/denver-restaurant-week/dining-scene/neighborhoods/south-metro/ said Justin Bresler, vice president of Visit Denver’s marketing department. “I love seeing how excited people are about trying restaurants they love, and places they’ve never visited before.”

This year’s Denver Restaurant Week is from Feb. 23 through March 4, and features more than 220 restaurants offering multicourse meals at one of three different price points — $25, $35 or $45. “It’s up to each restaurant to decide what price point they want to offer,” Bresler explained. “We encourage people to try different price points, because it’s SEE DINING, P20

s a person who started writing for pleasure back in elementary school, I can confirm that while the actual act of writing is a solitary one, the only way to improve your writing is to share it. Which is why it’s always a thrill that every year, the Lighthouse Writers Workshop hosts Lit Fest — a chance COMING aspiring authors ATTRACTIONS for and literary lovers to learn from some of the best contemporary authors. This year’s event runs June 1 through 15, and includes workshops, parties, seminars, salons, agent consultations, and more in a variety Clarke Reader of genres, including fiction, nonfiction, memoir, poetry and screenwriting. There will also be courses for young writers, from third grade to senior year in high school. Some of the notable authors hosting workshops include Leslie Jamison, author of “The Empathy Exams,” Jenny Offill, author of “Dept. of Speculation,” and Alexandre O. Philippe, screenwriter and director of “78/52: Hitchcock’s Shower Scene” and “Doc of the Dead.” People interested in participating can select classes and events à la carte, or a festival pass for the full experience. Tickets go on sale the first week of April. For those looking to do in-depth work on their own writing, there is a chance to participate in Lit Fest Master Workshops from the visiting authors. Master Workshops are limited to 10 participants. Each weeklong workshop meets five times, from 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., Monday through Friday, and includes a one-onone meeting with the instructor. The weekend workshops meet twice, Saturday and Sunday, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., each day. Any aspiring writers interested in participating in these workshops has until March 15 to apply. For all the information on applying, events, and more, visit www.lighthousewriters.org/events/lit-fest. Sharing PostSecrets Have you ever had a secret that you really wanted to share, but don’t want to risk it getting out or hurting someone? Yeah, me too. SEE READER, P19

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Photographer to give tips on outdoor composition

erhaps viewing a sweeping stretch of the great outdoors causes puzzlement over how to capture the essence of a scene. Author and photographer Nasim Mansurov, SONYA’S founder of Photography Life, will offer SAMPLER a talk on “Composition in Landscape Photography” at 7 p.m. Feb. 13 for the Englewood Camera Club. The club meets at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Mansurov says he Sonya Ellingboe got interested in photography when his first child was born, bought a Nikon DSLR — and progressed from there. Guests and new members are welcome.

Kokias is a Littleton native, although she now lives in Seattle and hopes to share photos from her years at Hopkins, Euclid and Heritage High. Eye of the Camera Littleton Fine Arts Board’s 2018 “Eye of the Camera” exhibit opens on Feb. 16 and runs through March 25 at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. The juror this year is Gary Reed of Reed Art and Imaging, a fine art printing lab in the Santa Fe Arts District. The exhibit will be open during museum hours and admission is free. 303-795-3950. littletongov.org/ museum.

Colorado in fall, as photographed by Nasim Masurov, who will speak to the Englewood Camera Club on Feb. 13 about “Composition in Landscape Photography.” COURTESY PHOTO

Home tour The Englewood Historic Preservation Society presents a Mid-Century Modern Home Tour of four homes in Arapahoe Acres, which is, in its entirety, on the list of National Trust Historic Places. The tour is from 2-4 p.m. Feb. 24. Tickets cost $25 in advance/$30 day of tour. historicenglewood.org.

`Aphrodite’s Switchboard’ Wonderbound Ballet Company will team with Chimney Choir folk band and puppets by Tom Varani to perform “Aphrodite’s Switchboard,” a new work choreographed by Garrett Ammon to a new album by the band. Performances: Feb. 9, 10 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. at the Performing Arts Complex at Pinnacle Charter School, 1001 W. 84th Ave., Federal Heights. Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 18 at 2 p.m. at PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker; Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the Newman Center, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver. Tickets: wonderbound. com; parkerarts.org; newmancenterpresents.com.

Books and authors Tattered Cover at Aspen Grove, off Santa Fe Drive north of Mineral Avenue in Littleton, offers frequent talks by authors and staff about what’s new. On Feb. 12, at 7 p.m., Peter Heller will speak about his mystery, “Celine,” now out in paperback, which he said was loosely based on his mother. On Feb. 19, a school holiday, Kerri Kokias will hold a story hour reading her new picture book, “My Snow Sisters,” at 10:30 a.m., with signing and a craft.

Genealogy studies Columbine Genealogical and Historical Society meets at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. On Feb. 13, 1-3 p.m. will be “Untangling your New England Roots: An Overview from Settlement to Revolution” with John Putnam. On Feb. 20, 9:30-11 a.m. will be “Using Directories and Sanborn Maps to Learn About Our Ancestors,” and 1-3 p.m. will be “Rich People Behaving Badly,” about the

Malcolm X Actor/scholar Charles Everett Pace will present a Chautauqua History program about Malcolm X, Black Muslim activist, at 7 p.m. Feb. 27 at Bemis Library, 6028 S. Datura St., Littleton. The program is sponsored by Colorado Humanities, which has an office in Greenwood Village, as part of Black History Month. Free. 303-795-3961.

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perfect album, there’s nothing left to do but go their separate ways. That’s certainly the case for rappers Yasiin Bey (formerly known as Mos Def) and Talib Kweli, who released “Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star” in 1998. Thought it didn’t take the charts by storm, the pair’s lyrical pyrotechnics and skeletal beats went on to influence countless underground rappers in the 2000s. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the album, both rappers, who have gone on to have fruitful solo careers, are reuniting and Black Star will be playing the Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., at 9 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10. Doors open at 8 p.m. Anyone who loves rap, and wants to celebrate two of the most dynamic MCs in the genre, shouldn’t miss this concert. Go to www.ogdentheatre.com and score a ticket before it’s too late.

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For years, the PostSecret blog was a way for people to anonymously share some of their darkest secrets and innermost thoughts in a creative way. The idea caught on and grew to six books and a Smithsonian exhibition. And now, its theatrical expression arrives in Lone Tree. “PostSecret: The Show,” arrives at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8, at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St. At times hopeful, shocking, and painful, the show is an immersive journey through the personal stories people keep to themselves. Projected images, videos, three actors, and a guitarist guide the audience through the stories behind shared secrets. It’s a very interactive theatrical experience for anyone looking to examine their own hidden feelings. For tickets, visit www.lonetree-

A petit ballet world premiere Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s moving children’s book “Le Petit Prince,” has been enchanting readers since it was published in 1943, and recently was translated into film on Netflix. Now, Danse Etoile is celebrating the world premiere of a ballet version of “Le Petit Prince,” running Friday, Feb. 9 through Sunday, Feb. 11. There is a 7:30 p.m. performance on Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, at the Broomfield Auditorium, 352 Main St. Music includes classical and contemporary styles with scores by Les Choristes and original compositions for the ballet by Colorado composer Bruce Klepper. The show makes use of choreography, costumes, and artistic projection to tell this classic story. To purchase your tickets, visit www. danseetoile.org/new-events. Clarke’s Concert of the Week - Black Star at The Ogden Sometimes when a group releases a

history of Denver’s rich and famous, by author Dick Kreck, former Denver Post columnist. Admission free, guests and new members welcome. Call for photographers “Exploring the Light,” Lone Tree’s annual photo show, has a Feb. 23 deadline for entries at Café. Show dates: March 29-May 29 at the Lone Tree Arts Center. Categories: Animals, Food, Landscape, Portraits, Urban. Up to three entries, $35. Jurors: Doug and Laura Bennett. Questions: Allissa Dailey, 720-509-1101 or allissa.dailey@ cityoflonetree.com.

Wind ensemble Colorado Wind Ensemble performs

Benchmark starts first season in new home Starting a new theater company is a daunting process, but in its sophomore season, The Benchmark Theatre Company is looking to get off the

at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood and at 3 p.m. Feb. 11 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. The concert, “Pipes and Stops,” features the wind instruments and an organ. Bands from Bear Creek and Mountain Vista High Schools will participate. Tickets and information: coloradowindensemble.org. Extreme couponing Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura st., Littleton, will host a workshop at 2 p.m. Feb. 10 with authorized couponing instructor Erin Lamberte, who will help the shopper save money. Registration is required for this free workshop: 303-795-3961. Ballet in downtown Denver “Romeo and Juliet” is presented Feb. 16 to Feb. 25 by the Colorado Ballet at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Denver Performing Arts Complex. Performances: Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 17, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 18, 2 p.m.; Feb. 23, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 24, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 25, 2 p.m. Tickets: coloradoballet.org.

ground in a big way. The first Benchmark Theatre production in its new home in Lakewood is the regional premiere of Daniel Pearle’s “A Kid Like Jake.” The show opens on Friday, Feb. 16 and runs through Saturday, March 24. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 6 p.m. at the company’s new home, 1560 Teller St. Directed by Warren Sherrill, the show tells the story of Alex and Greg Wheeler, whose 4-year-old son, Jake, happens to prefer Cinderella to GI Joe. As Alex and Greg navigate their roles as parents, a rift grows, one that forces them to confront concerns about what’s best for Jake, and each other. The cast features Antonio Amadeo, Adrian Egolf, Martha Harmon Pardee and Madison McKenzie Scott. Visit www.benchmarktheatre.com to purchase tickets. Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he can be reached creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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but what’s the best value for our diners,” said Tim Carlson, general manager of the Village Tavern, located in Broomfield’s Flatiron Crossing Mall. The Village Tavern is offering meals at the $35 price point. “We love being part of the community, and it’s a great chance to showcase not only our food, but the atmosphere of the Tavern.” People looking for new restaurant recommendations can follow the Top Chef Trail, which features restaurants or chefs that have been featured on “Top Chef: Colorado,” like Tony Guard, Frank Bonanno and Gregory Gourdet. But while Denver Restaurant Week is a chance to explore, many also use it to celebrate their favorite eateries. “We’ve been here for more than 30 years, and we’ve seen Denver Restaurant Week become busier and busier as more restaurants start participating,” said Summer Cassidy, manager and server at Cherry Crest Seafood Restaurant and Market in Greenwood Village, which is offering meals at the $25 price point. “It’s been a great experience to be a part of.”

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Carlos Fresquez art highlighted in gallery show on Santa Fe Drive Look back over decades offers sweeping view of change, insights BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

“Sangre Colorado: Carlos Fresquez Mid-Career Survey,” open through March 24 at Metropolitan State University’s Center for Visual Art, (a must-see for those interested in area art) is not only a portrait of a distinguished Denver artist and scholar, who brought Chicano culture into the classroom, but is also a picture of his art world during whirlwind decades of change, introspection, activism, experimentation and observation. Influences in the more than 100 images (paintings, prints, drawings and three-dimensional images) reflect scenes from recent decades in America and Europe, from the artist’s early years in the barrio near St. Cajetan Church where Metro State now stands — and from more than two centuries of family heritage, including santeros and spiritual traditions. The extensive exhibit records impressions through the explosive La Raza Chicano movement and intellectual explorations of 20th/21st-century national and international art trends. Included in his symbolism: frequent referral to the Sacred Heart and Guadalupe, mission churches, low riders, roses, skulls and skeletons, brightly

IF YOU GO The Center for Visual Arts is at 965 Santa Fe Drive in the Santa Fe Arts district. There is a small parking lot in front of the gallery and street parking usually available. Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays; plus 6 to 8 p.m. on the first and third Fridays each month. For more information: msudenver. edu/cva, 303-294-5207. All events are free and open to the public.

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costumed characters staged against blue Western skies and traditional Southwestern architecture — plus an occasional pop culture figure that may be inserted in the scene. Curator/CVA Managing Director Cecily Cullen suggests that the title — translated to “blood” and “red” — plays with the colloquialism “red-blooded American,” referring to the family’s long history in the country. Sly political comment surfaces throughout the exhibit — political junkies will enjoy that aspect as well. The visitor feels as though she has stepped into a sunny, swirling fiesta scene, filled with color — with the sound of Latino music supplied through imagination. Then, there is a “Cubist Chollo,” per Picasso — a tough young character from a nearby street corner challenging the newcomer to his territory … Fresquez has built numerous theater sets and the drapes that set off many paintings would seem to reflect that stage interest and sense of the SEE SHOW, P24

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Renowned Western writers discuss genre with readers `Longmire’ creator among authors in gathering at Arvada Center BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Readers and writers filled the large theater at the Arvada Center on Jan. 27 for “Western Reboot: Authors of the Modern West,” where they listened to a panel of accomplished authors and featured speaker Craig Johnson, author of the “Longmire” series, popular on television as well. The sellout crowd heard about six unique ways to tell stories about the West — with these articulate people, each of whom has developed a style and in many cases a particular central character(s) who carries more than one tale across a particular Western landscape. Since the event sold out early, Jeffco Library livestreamed to a wider audience and took questions from afar, as well as from the audience onsite. (It’s available on the library website at jeffcolibrary.org/westernreboot-livestream.) Emcee Chris Vanderveen, a 9News reporter, commented that he “does Western storytelling daily.” It’s a long tradition — only now the sheriff drives a truck instead of galloping in on horseback. Vanderveen “herded” these talkative folks into a really wellpaced conversation about the power of place and characters with Margaret Coel, Barbara Nickless, Manuel Ramos, Mark Stevens and Kevin Wolf — and after a supper break, the genial Craig Johnson, who ranches in Ucross, Wyoming, pop. 25. Kevin Wolf, who lives in Littleton, won the 2015 Tony Hillerman Award for Best Debut Western for his “Homeplace.” His second title, “Brokeheart,” was published last fall. “Homeplace” is set in eastern Colorado and Wolf exhibits real skill in describing the

The articulate authors’ panel at Western Reboot on Jan. 27 at the Arvada Center featured, left to right: Margaret Coel, Manuel Ramos, Barbara Nickless, Mark Stevens, Kevin Wolf, with emcee Chris Vanderveen of 9News. PHOTO COURTESY OF JEFFCO LIBRARIES land — its grass and trees, sounds and smells — and a cast of characters one could really picture as they interacted in response to the murder of a young basketball player in the early pages. His next book is about a newsman who arrives in the Colorado mining town of Brokeheart to find sinister goings-on. “I really wanted to show the beauty of the plains,” he said, adding the area is not growing — “Kit Carson High School has four graduates this year — but the old-timers are hanging on.” “What motivates you?” Vanderveen began… Award-winner Coel is well known for her series of mysteries set on the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming among the Arapaho people. She comes from a pioneer Colorado family and said she is motivated by the openness and spaciousness of the West, where

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one can leave structure behind and find independence. Stevens grew up in Massachusetts, came west in 1980 and was immediately attracted to the vistas. “I love to take a drive and see what’s changing.” Has the genre changed? “Yes, in terms of how the West has changed — you used to always have a guy with a cowboy hat.” Nickless commented “you walk down the street and people smile back — you’re not in Boston. In the West, people need to support their neighbors … there’s an element of naturalism in Wyoming — nothing’s fake. Are we all who we are because of how we live?” “There’s a tension between the myth of the West and reality,” Coel added. “I think we are structured by the landscape — a new character has to get used to that landscape …” About people in that landscape: Coel, as well as audience members, has become very fond of her lead characters, the Arapaho woman lawyer and the priest who lives on the reservation. Ramos said his first books were about a Chicano lawyer in Denver and “lately about Gus Coral, who was born on Denver’s north side. He was raised on the streets and stories reflect noir-darker aspects, people I know in LoHi, where I live.” Stevens, who commented that there are many woman hunters, writes about a resourceful female hunting guide, who knows her way around in the mountains and is a great puzzle-solver. “She could drink us all under the table.” Nickless’ character is a Marine veteran who “is already used to Western values.” She is a woman in a man’s world. To Vanderveen’s inquiry about getting going: Coel started with: “What absolutely not to do is plant yourself in the seat of a chair. There are ideas everywhere. Open your mind and ideas will come in …” Stevens suggested “adding a personal note, start to tell stories, finish something and show it to someone else.” Wolf said “a

writer’s organization helps. Network. There’s an appeal to closing yourself off, but you can’t do that.” Nickless said “write the best book you can, then shove through an open door.” Ramos observed “a good writer is a good reader — read all kinds of stuff, steal from other good writers — in a good kind of way. Learn from others.” Coel laughed. “It sort of ruins reading pleasure-one is always ready to see how it’s done …” What about research? Coel warned against getting carried away, as you read what’s on the page, mark if there’s something missing and follow up. Stevens says he functions like the old reporter he once was when out with wildlife, police officers, etc., then looks for what else needs to be filled in. Johnson began his segment of the program by celebrating the “Western resurgence in popular culture.” He has written 13 novels and two novellas, which have been adapted for the TV series. “When in my 20s, I fell in love with Ucross, Wyoming,” he said. “I set out to write about a sheriff in the least-populated county in the leastpopulated state. You really depend on your neighbors. The Western culture means bonding together.” Audience members asked how it is to see your books on television. “It’s like having a house plan and going down one morning and it starts talking to you!” Usually, Hollywood wants to get rid of authors as soon as possible, but producers kept Johnson in the loop, including actors’ auditions for the parts in the series. They shot the first part in a courthouse in Las Vegas, New Mexico, then built a reproduction for the subsequent films. “The West is about exteriors, not interiors,” he said. “You cannot escape the landscape — always there, always having an effect.” More than 500 happy readers went home with new ideas for winter entertainment.

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MILESTONES Ryan Beckett, of Englewood, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Lehigh University. Trond Berg, of Englewood, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at the College of William & Mary. Ian Bowers, of Englewood, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Hastings College. Colin M Burdine, of Englewood, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s honor roll at Baylor University. Jonathan Paul Cooper, of Englewood, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s honor roll at Baylor University. Bridget Kenny Dubus, of Englewood, was named to the fall 2017 president’s list at Gonzaga University. Jennifer Groene, of Englewood, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Montana State University. Rachael Meghan Haas, of Englewood, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Gonzaga University. John Hallmark, of Englewood, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Augustana College. Hallmark is majoring in pre-medicine. Anne Katherine Hertel, of Englewood, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s honor roll at Baylor University. Jonathan David Hertel, of Englewood, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s honor roll at Baylor University. Abigail Grace Hingst, of Englewood, was named to the fall 2017

dean’s honor roll at Baylor University. Hannah Louise Meek, of Englewood, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s honor roll at Baylor University. Caitlin Elizabeth Miller, of Englewood, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Gonzaga University. Shelby Moore, of Englewood, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Illinois Wesleyan University. Naomi Corazon Quispe, of Englewood, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s honor roll at Fort Hays State University. Quispe is a junior majoring in biology (pre-medical and pre-dentistry). Kathryn Caroline Reid, of Englewood, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s honor roll at Baylor University. Eli Snyder, of Englewood, was named to the fall 2017 president’s list at Montana State University. Emelyn Albright, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Montana State University. Jacob Anton, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Montana State University. Amelia Amicarella, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Hastings College. Andrew Arney, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 president’s list at Coastal Carolina University. Arney is a finance major. Natalie Autrey, of Littleton, was

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named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Harding University. Autrey is a senior majoring in elementary education. William Baker, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Montana State University. Natalia Baldwin, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Furman University. Baldwin is the daughter of Bradley and Linda Baldwin. Zachary Bodeau, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Rockhurst University. Patricia Boyle, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Bethel University. Lauren Chavez, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Montana State University. Kayla Cottrell, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Montana State University. Brett Cumming, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 president’s list at Montana State University. Timothy Charles Day, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Iowa State University. Day is majoring in electrical engineering. Ryan Dicker, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 president’s list at Montana State University. Calla Dilli, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Lehigh University.

Jack Donelson, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Montana State University. Cole Thomas Donovan, of Little- M ton, was named to the fall 2017 president’s list at Gonzaga University. t Kaitlin Donovan, of Littleton, was h named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Rockhurst University. n Marian Caitlin Durston, of Little- U ton, graduated in December from Iowa n State University with a bachelor of M science degree in civil engineering. Durston also was named to the fall L 2017 dean’s list. Ann Gabrielson, of Littleton, was d named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at n Montana State University. Nicholas Todd Gervasini, of Little-O ton, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s w list at Gonzaga University. l William Goodreid, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 president’s n list at Montana State University. Zachary Harris, of Littleton, was M named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at the University of Vermont. Harris is w majoring in community entrepreneur- h s ship. Shelby Haskins, of Littleton, was i named to the fall 2017 president honor n roll at Adams State University. Thomas Herndon, of Littleton, was C named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at n r SEE MILESTONES, PXX

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w from the walls filled with images large a and small. (The name is a Spanish ver- j sion of “The Jetsons.”) Pop art influences tucked throughout include assorted Campbell soup-type cans of “Posole” per Andy Warhol and some playing around with American painter Robert Rauschenberg’s “Erased De Kooning.” Kids may have fun looking for them — or for Day of the Dead skeletal figures. In fact the whole visual effect should delight even a toddler — or a skeptical teen! A walk on back to the Extra Credit Gallery presents a wall of works created by past students, including south metro area residents Laura Beacom, Centennial; Kellen Niemeier, Centennial; Christine Gish, Highlands Ranch; and David Reed, Highlands Ranch, according to the gallery (although there was a question about whether Reed’s large work could be exhibited). CVA has published a catalog of the exhibit, for sale at the front desk. Additional views of the prolific Fresquez’s work will be exhibited at the Chicano Arts Council Gallery, 772 Santa Fe Drive, in a show called “One of Our Own,” with a book signing and reception from 6 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 16; at the neighboring Museo de las Americas, 861 Santa Fe Drive; and at the Arvada Center, concurrent with the CVA exhibition. A Carlos Fresquez Artist Talk is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. March 7 at the CVA and a closing reception and poetry reading from 4 to 6 p.m. March 24. (Join Fresquez in a ceremonial repainting of the walls, erasing the temporary murals while reflecting on their content.) The Young Artist Studio: Mural Painting is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. for ages 11-21 (open workshops).

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dramatic. Hispanic religious figures — santos, bultos and retablos, which are part of his family tradition — also frequently include draped fabrics. Brilliant color costumes traditional figures, with religious, literary and social references, as well as images of today’s city residents — sometimes in the same painting. One gallery contains two walls of murals painted by Fresquez before the exhibit opened that includes a handsome historic royal couple — he with the heart in his hand, plus a dragon, birds and architectural features. The other wall depicts that same couple in the city today, with a train, car, telephone poles, Mickey Mouse and that heart released, bleeding … The front window gallery presents the artist’s early work, as a student and beyond. Fresquez studied at Metro and received an MFA from CU-Boulder, returning some years later to teach. From the start, international, neo-impressionist style, executed with solid painting technique, presents Chicano subjects, including two zoot-suit portraits of himself and his father. On a side wall the visitor must stop to explore “Para Mi Esposa,” a larger-than-life-sized three-dimensional depiction of Freida Kahlo and Diego Rivera that spins off a famous earlier European work. “Los Supersonicos,” a collective started with artist Frank Zamora in the late 1990s, resulted in works that include multi-layered paintings and a collection of bright banners with grommets in the unframed canvas. They command one to look up — away

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Montana State University. Rebecca Marie Johnson, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s honor roll at Baylor University. Jordan Kantor, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at the University of Rhode Island. Nicholas Konen, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Montana State University. Rebecca Mccall Krempasky, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Gonzaga University. Shelby Ksiazek, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Ohio Wesleyan University. Hallie Anne Kurtz, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 president’s list at Gonzaga University. Audrey Larson, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Montana State University. Reese Pius Leiker, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s honor roll at Fort Hays State University. Leiker is a sophomore majoring in political science. Michelle Looney, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Carthage College. Allison J. Matz, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s honor roll at Baylor University. Hannah McKennett, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Emerson College. McKennett is majoring in writing, lit and publishing.

Madelyn Mettler, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 president’s list at Montana State University. Jacob David Messenger, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s honor roll at Baylor University. Jenelle Laine Mohr, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s honor roll at Fort Hays State University. is a sophomore majoring in nursing. Tyler Mohr, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Harding University. Mohr is a senior majoring in accounting. Holly Monroe, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Montana State University. Matthew Mullen, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Monmouth College. A senior business administration and economics major, Mullen is the son of George and Laraine Mullen, of Littleton. Cade Newell, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Gonzaga University. Austin L Norton, of Littleton, was announced to the fall 2017 dean’s list at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Norton is a sophomore majoring in education and human services and physical education. Karliena Norton, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Hastings College. Nicole Ozols, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Wartburg College. Grace Parham, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Knox College. Parham is a graduate of

Colorado Academy. Brendan Pearl, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at the University of Delaware. Zuri Peterson, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Knox College. Peterson is a graduate of Bear Creek High School. Rachael Reed, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 president’s list at Montana State University. Abigeal Riddle, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Montana State University. Dylan Romine, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Montana State University. Jonathan Roberts, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at George Fox University. Roberts is a junior majoring in engineering. Kristen A Ross, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s honor roll at Baylor University. Baylie Jordyn Schmitz, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s honor roll at Fort Hays State University. Schmitz is a senior majoring in biology (pre-occupational therapy). Kurt Sesko, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Carthage College. Austin Troyan Sharp, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Iowa State University. Sharp is majoring in mechanical engineering. Jesse Springer, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at the University of Sioux Falls. Springer is a senior majoring in psychology and exercise science. Sophie Stone, of Littleton, was

named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Montana State University. Rachel Nicole Taylor, of Littleton, graduated in December from Baylor University with a bachelor’s degree in biology. Elizabeth Tidwell, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Hastings College. Kirk Underwood, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Chatham University School of Health Sciences. Brette Morgan Wallis, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s honor roll at Fort Hays State University. Wallis is a senior majoring in general science (biology). Mackenzie Waters, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Waters is the daughter of Jeffrey and Marci Waters. Claire Wilhoite, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at University of Saint Mary. Haley Williams, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Williams is the daughter of William and Brenda Williams. Melissa E. Williams, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s honor roll at Baylor University. Amanda Younkers, of Littleton, graduated in December from Azusa Pacific University with a bachelor of arts degree in Christian ministries. Austin Zuehlke, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2017 president’s list at Montana State University.

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Scented Studio is all about enchanting fragrances Central Englewood store is unusual operation that lets customers choose blends BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When Cindy Dasslinger Vasilas moved her Scented Studio to 3437 S. Broadway, it made Englewood home to a unique business where staff assists customers to create their own unique fragrance. “When I decided to make fragrance creation my career, I searched to see if there were similar businesses,” the Centennial resident said. “I found a few businesses but all of them helped customers create fragrances that were used to make specific products like bath oils, perfumes or soap. We offer customers the opportunity to create their own fragrance that can be used perfume, cologne, bath oil, soap and number of other bath and beauty products.” She said no formal training was available, and neither were owners of other shops she could ask about setting up and operating the business. So she did an extensive amount of reading and even then, a lot of the lessons were learned by trial and error. “It is a matter of training the olfactory senses to respond and be open to detecting a wide range of fragrances,”

she said. “Basically the primary skill is to have a nose for fragrances.” People coming into the Scented Salon are greeted by staff members who tell them about the cabinets filled with prepared products. An individual who want to create his or her own fragrance then joins a staff member at the oil table, where there are more than 500 scented oils to choose from. There are floral oils like rose and orchid, sweet oils like sugars, and clean oils like mountain meadow and rain. A small amount of a client’s oil choices are placed on small fragrance strips so the person can smell the combinations of scents. When the client decides on his or her fragrance, those oils are used to create the body or bath product or products the customer selects. The cost for using the chosen oil to create a product can range from $19.95 to more than $100. Client Esther Shufutinsky created her own unique fragrance at the oil table on Jan. 13. “I am visiting my daughter, we found this shop and I decided to check it out,” the Dallas resident said. “I really didn’t know what to expect but it was a great experience. The staff was so helpful and I am really pleased that I have now created my own unique fragrance that will be used to make bars of soap.” She said it was a fun experience that she would recommend to anyone. Dasslinger Vasilas said another option is the workshop. The clients watch a video about how personal fragrances are created. Then they are provided 22 oils and staff members assist them as they pick up to five scents that will be used to create their unique

Cindy Dasslinger Vasilas, left, holds scent strips containing small amounts of fragrance oil up so customer Esther Shufutinsky can choose what scents to use to create her own fragrance. Dasslinger Vasilas is the owner and founder of the Scented Studio, which she said is the only shop of its kind in Colorado where customers can create their own unique fragrances that will be used to create their personal bath or beauty products. TOM MUNDS

perfume or cologne. The cost of the workshop is $55 or $75 per person depending on the size of the product created. Customers who pay $75 create three times as much perfume or cologne. “We have also become a popular bachelorette and bridal shower party location,” the owner said. “We feel that the appeal is our services are unique and probably not like other party themes. Those coming to the party can bring their own refreshment and we play the music they like to enhance the party atmosphere.” Dasslinger Vasilas said one surprise was Scented Studio’s services also appeal to men. “We thought probably 20 percent of those who take advantage of our services would be men,” she said.

“The surprise is that about 49 percent of our clients are men.” The Scented Salon opened in Cherry Creek mall area. After six years, their building was scheduled for demolition and the decision was made to move to the Broadway location in Englewood. The business opened in the new location in May 2017. “We are glad to be in Englewood and just love it here,” she said. “We were welcomed to Englewood by city officials and other merchants.” She added that return clients are a big part of the business and getting the word about what the studio does is because it offers a unique service. But she said the business has done OK so far and, as the word gets out, the hope is more people will come in and learn about unique fragrance creation.

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A baby Linne’s two-toed sloth was born Jan. 28 at the Denver Zoo. The baby, whose name has not been chosen nor its gender identified, was born to Charlotte Greenie, the zoo’s 21-year-old female sloth, and her mate, 27-year-old Elliot, according to a news release from the zoo. The baby and mom are both healthy and were expected to make their public debut Feb. 1 in their habitat in Bird World. During her 10-month pregnancy, Charlotte was closely monitored by zoo experts with regular ultrasounds, checkups and weigh-ins to ensure she and the baby were healthy, according to a news release from the zoo. Keepers devised an innovative way to weigh Charlotte — they trained her to come to a specific branch connected to a scale. The baby clung to Charlotte immediately after birth and will remain attached to her almost exclusively for at least six months, the zoo reports. Charlotte came to Denver Zoo from Cleveland Metroparks Zoo in 2015. Linne’s two-toed sloths, which are also known as the Linnaeus’s twotoed sloth or southern two-toed sloth,

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE DENVER ZOO

are found in the rainforests of South America, primarily in Venezuela, Columbia, Ecuador, Peru and Brazil. They are a nocturnal species that spend 15-20 hours per day sleeping and become active about an hour after sunset until about two hours before sunrise. Guests of the zoo are likely get a glimpse of Charlotte and her baby in their habitat. But the view of the baby might be impaired by foliage or

Charlotte’s embrace. Linne’s two-toed sloths are among two types of sloths — two-toed and three-toed — and six species, including the pygmy three-toed, maned, pale-throated, brown-throated, and Hoffman’s. Although the Linne’s two-toed is not considered threated, two other species, the pygmy three-toed and maned, are critically endangered and vulnerable, respectively.

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factors that prevent healthy activity. “So few programs exist that offer safe and effective fitness programming in a way that educates and adapts to the specific needs of these individuals,” said Scott Russomanno. “Parents and caretakers are left to face this challenge alone without a community equipped to serve the health and fitness needs of their children.” Russomanno said attitude plays a big part in a successful fitness plan, and that people with special needs are often told they can’t do certain things. “They’re either told they can’t, or assume they can’t be active,” he said. “The truth is, everyone can do a little something that’s good for them, and we are here to help them achieve what they can.” Trevor Wicken and his wife Misty, owners of RISE Movement Solutions in Englewood, have spent more than 10 years helping people stay physically active after becoming disabled or being diagnosed with a life-long condition, such as multiple sclerosis. According to Wicken, many people who are diagnosed with a disorder or receive an injury are prescribed a period of physical therapy that is helpful, but doesn’t foster an attitude of staying healthy after receiving a diagnosis. A regular fitness plan that fits into the new “normal” of their lives is seldom addressed by physicians. “A lot of times when they come to us, they’ve been told that nothing else can be done,” said Trevor Wicken, who began the medical fitness training practice in 2004, and started the MS gym, an online Facebook page that has gained 11,000 followers in less than a year. Wicken said his goal is to bridge the gap between medical and fitness needs, and figure out the next steps after physical therapy. He works with clients with multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, strokes, osteoarthritis and brain injuries, and said attitude and accessibility are two barriers to fitness for those who have a disability or an injury. “General fitness plans don’t work for people with disabilities. They try to work out and get hurt, or never feel better or get better,” said Wicken. “Or they’re told they’re broken and just fall into a pattern of unhealthy habits. We’re intensely passionate about helping them feel better, because they are

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The hardest part of developing is acquiring water rights. It’s a health and safety issue, because people need water to wash and drink, and in my district, for cattle and livestock. The other thing that’s getting a lot of attention is the opioid epidemic and its cost to families and society as a whole. The cost to our social systems is overwhelming.

WHERE TO GO Here are some of the facilities in the Denver area that provide physical fitness classes and activities for people with disabilities. • Metropolitan State University of Denver offers a variety of adaptive fitness programs that provide a safe, fun workout for people with disabilities. Classes are held at the Auraria Campus, 1198 11th St., Denver; more information: msudenver.edu/campusrec/ adaptivefitness/ • Denver Parks and Recreation has several programs and classes for people of all ages with disabilities of all ages. Programs are held throughout the Denver area; more information: www.denvergov.org/ content/denvergov/en/denver-parks-andrecreation/activities-programs/adaptiverecreation.html • The Thrive Center is a community resource center that provides parents with information on adaptive fitness programs at several locations along the Front Range for parents of children with disabilities; more information: www.thrivectr.org/disabilityrecreation-resources/ • RISE Movement Solutions, 750 West Hampden, Suite 200, Englewood, offers medical fitness classes to help people with disabilities, injuries or recently diagnosed conditions; more information: www.facebook. com/TheMSGym/ • Pure Barre Fitness, 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 109, Greenwood Village, hosts workout classes for adults with disabilities through the Barre Stars program; more information: http://purebarre.com/codenver-greenwoodvillage/ more than their disease.” Training sessions, such as those Wicken offers, are not always covered by insurance and are seldom promoted by health-care professionals. While Wicken does not accept insurance, clients can submit claims to their insurance providers for possible reimbursement. For those who attended the class at Pure Barre, getting physical was not only good for them, but they had a good time doing it. Dana Stehno, of Englewood, brought her 17-year-old son Luke to the workout class, and said it was a great experience and she hopes he will continue to attend. “He never really wants to do anything like this. He’s apprehensive and not sure he can do what everybody else does,” Stehno said. “This is a non-intimidating environment and we’ll be back. He’s definitely going to walk out of here with a smile on his face.”

What is the board’s approach to dealing with growth? Growth must be well-planned with transparency. We’re always seeking the input of residents and businesses that will be affected by growth. Responsible growth will assure everyone we’ve tried to address every contingency, but sometimes our crystal ball is out of service. We need growth to pay its own way. It shouldn’t add to the burden of hardworking folks who live in the area to pay for more than their fair share for impacts on roads, safety services, police, schools, fire protection or utilities.

CLUBS Editor’s note: To add or update a club listing, e-mail calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. Political Arapahoe County Republican Breakfast Club meets the first Wednesday of each month at Maggiano’s DTC, 7401 S. Clinton St., Englewood. Breakfast buffet opens at 6:45 a.m. and program lasts from 7:15-8:30 a.m. Contact Myron Spanier, 303-8772940; Mort Marks, 303-770-6147; Nathan Chambers, 303-804-0121; or Cliff Dodge, 303-909-7104. Citizens Alliance for a Sustainable Englewood (CASE): 6:30 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at The Brew on Broadway, 3445 S. Broadway, Englewood. For Englewood and Littleton residents who want to see their local governments adopt nonpartisan, environmentally and economically sustainable policies and projects. Contact Geoff Frazier at gfraze@ gmail.com. Professional AAUW, American Association of University Women, Littleton-South Metro Branch, invites graduates who hold an associate or higher degree from an accredited institution to participate in activities that advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. Meetings are usually the second Monday of each month, September through May, at Southglenn Library, Vine

and University in Centennial. Social time at 6:30 p.m. is followed by a short business meeting and informative programs. Contact membership chair Barb Pyle at barbpyle@yahoo.com. Art viewings: by appointment Monday through Saturday at Creations to Constance, 5104 S. Taft Way, Littleton. Featuring original paintings by world renowned visual contemporary artist Domingo Domingo. Contact 303-597-8401 or www. creationstoconstance.com. American Business Women’s Association meets on the second Wednesday each month at 6:30 p.m. welcoming women, working or not, to Success Chapter programs for success and positive living. Call Lori Smith at 303-688-3100 ext. 360 or e-mail loris@intermountain-rea.com for upcoming speakers and events at Marriott Denver South, 10345 Park Meadows Drive, Littleton. BNI Connections (www.thebniconnections. com) invites business owners to attend its meeting held each Tuesday, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle. There is no charge to attend a meeting as a guest. Please visit www.thebniconnections.com or contact Jack Rafferty, 303-414-2363 or jrafferty@ hmbrown.com. SEE CLUBS, P34

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unknown amount of time, these new guidelines can make a lot of difference.” The guidelines, published in late January by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association, are based on a host of studies, including a large-scale trial led by Stanford University researchers that utilized RAPID to quickly identify affected areas of the brain. The majority of strokes are ischemic, Nichols said, caused by a clot in a blood vessel in the brain. Doctors at Littleton Adventist and St. Anthony have several options, often used in concert, to respond to ischemic strokes: first, doctors use RAPID to interpret CT scans of victims’ brains, quickly identifying the location of clots. In many cases, doctors then administer a clot-busting drug called TPA. Next, using a device called a stentriever, doctors can insert a tube into a blocked blood vessel in the brain and use a wire mesh structure to remove a clot. The guidelines have continually pushed the window for intervention farther out, Nichols said. “In the past decade, we’ve pushed it from three hours to four, then six, then 12,” Nichols said. “I wouldn’t be surprised if we get to a point where we can throw out the window altogether and just be guided by the imaging.” Nichols said that when a stroke victim arrives at Littleton Adventist, emergency physicians perform the RAPID scan, which is then sent by email to a list of on-call neurologists, allowing doctors to begin evaluating a patient’s situation while they’re still putting their shoes on. Deciding whether to use TPA or the stentriever is still a time-governed choice, Nichols said. “Especially when dealing with an unknown onset time, we’re looking for a reversible deficit — that is, a good amount of salvageable tissue,” Nichols said. “That’s called a favorable mismatch. It’s still vital to recognize that a stroke is happening and get to the hospital as quickly as possible.” Nichols said not every ischemic stroke victim will fit the criteria, but for those that do, the results can be remarkable. “There are times people get right

There are numerous risk factors for stroke, according to the American Stroke Association, including: • High blood pressure • High cholesterol • Diabetes • Poor diet • Lack of physical activity • Smoking • Obesity • Heart disease Knowing the signs of stroke are important to ensuring quick response, the ASA says. Remember the acronym FAST. From the group’s website: F - Face: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop? A - Arms: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? S - Speech: Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is their speech slurred or strange? T - Time: If you observe any of these signs, call 911 immediately. Source: strokeassociation.org back up immediately,” Nichols said. “It’s amazing, and personally, it’s incredibly gratifying.” For Carol Squires, the treatments meant the difference between a bleak and uncertain future or having her husband home to play with their grandkids. “While we were there in the waiting room, I was thinking he might not be happy living this way, if he was paralyzed or couldn’t speak,” Carol said, blinking back tears. She said both of Steven’s parents died of complications from strokes, and their final days were spent confused and in pain. “Steven’s parents were certainly on my mind,” Carol said. “I couldn’t believe it when I saw him in the recovery room. I was just so glad to have him back.” Steven said he seems to have no significant long-term damage from the stroke. He said he feels thankful that everything fell into place for him. “My wife was here, and called 911 right away,” Steven said. “The medics were just down the road. The hospital was nearby. They recognized the symptoms and had the equipment and the knowledge. “When you think about everything that came together, it’s pretty remarkable. It wasn’t just one person. It was the group.” Steven and Carol will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary this August. They’re planning a big party.

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THEATER

Disney’s The Little Mermaid: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Feb. 9 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. A sensory friendly performance at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10; and sign language interpreted performances are at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 and 2 p.m. Sunday. Feb. 11. Call 303-805-6800 or go to parkerarts.org for information.

Broadway Revue `A Beautiful Thing’: 7 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, Feb. 8-10 at Highlands Ranch High School, 9375 Cresthill Lane. Created by Highlands Ranch High School theater instructor Doyle Hanks, `A Beautiful Thing” tells a love story through featured performances from some of Broadway’s favorite musicals. Tickets available at hrhsthespians.com.

Anglophile Afternoon Theatre: Mansfield Park: 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Go to arapahoelibraries.org. Moscow Festival Ballet: Cinderella: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15 at The Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Go to http://www.lonetreeartscenter.org/

The FBI Wife: 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Sandra Windsor’s memoir describes her struggles to establish a life separate from the secrets and rigidity of her FBI husband during the 1960s and 70s. Windsor is an award-winner in a Writer’s

ART/CRAFTS

Lessons and Lemonade: 9:30-11 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 (Glass Painting with Portia Patterson) at Hobby Lobby, Colo. 83 and Mainstreet in Parker. For ages 9-14. Registration required; go to www.parkerartistguild.com/classes/youth. Lego Maniacs: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 and Feb. 24 at Englewood Public Library. Call 303-762-2560. Tell Me a Story: on display through Wednesday, Feb. 14 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Go to http://parkerarts. org/1034/Current-Gallery-Exhibits A Monstrous Valentine: Stories and Crafts: 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14 at Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. Ages 5-12. Go to arapahoelibraries.org. Tween Time: Building with Legos: 5-6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Ages 9-12. Go to arapahoelibraries.org.

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Collectible and Antiquarian Book Sale: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 and noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Used books, CDs and DVDs on sale. Proceeds benefit the Douglas County Libraries Foundation. Cash and credit card accepted. Call 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Brains on Steroids Variety Show: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16 at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Reservations required. Call 303-660-6799 or go to http:// tickets.amazingshows.com.

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FILM/MOVIES

Lifetree Café Discussion Group: 5-6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12 (In the News) at DAZBOG, 202 Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Call 303-814-0142. Go to LifetreeCafe.com.

MUSIC

Bohemian Rhapsodies: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 at Englewood High School, 3800 S. Logan St., Englewood. Pre-concert talk at 6:45 p.m. Call 303-781-1892 or go to www.arapahoe-phil.org. Matt Dusk: 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Go to http://www.lonetreeartscenter.org/ The Hummin’Birds: Bluegrass & More: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16 at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 8545 E. Dry Creek Road, Centennial. Go to gshep.org/music-witha-mission-concert-series Live: Park Hill Brass: 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Go to arapahoelibraries.org.

FOOD/COOKING

Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry: 4-6:30 p.m. Fridays in Lent (no service on Good Friday) at Ave Maria Catholic Church, 9056 E. Parker Road, Parker. Dates are Feb. 16, Feb. 23, March 2, March 9, March 16 and March 23. Takeout and drive-through also available. Homemade desserts also sold.

Digest short story contest and a Colorado Independent Publishers’ Award winner. Call 303-795-3961. Valentines at the Mansion: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13 at the Highlands Ranch Mansion, 9950 E. Gateway Drive, Highlands Ranch. Open house format; dance, enjoy music, sample sweet treats and tour the historic home. All ages welcome. Event is free; donations accepted to benefit the American Heart Association. Call 303-791-0430. Love, Improvisation and the Great American Songbook: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Join the Tina Phillips Jazz Trio for an afternoon exploring jazz. Go to http://www.lonetreeartscenter.org/

Valentine’s Theme Italian Luncheon: 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14 at Southridge Recreation Center, Highlands Ranch. Highlands Ranch Senior Club luncheon. Enjoy lasagna and hear recording artist Ralph Nichols. Reservations required by Feb. 9. Call Sue 309-360-9677. Go to hrseniorclub.org.

READING/WRITING

Book Lovers: 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Learn about great new reads. For adults. Registration is required at 303-7917323 or DCL.org. Malley Book Club: 10:30 a.m. Feb. 15 at the Malley Senior Center Library. Book is “Remarkable Creatures,” by Tracy Chevalier. For adults. The Hybrid Author: Explore Publishing Paths: 2:30-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Go to arapahoelibraries.org. Meet the Author: 10:30 a.m. Feb. 19 at Tattered Cover at Aspen Grove, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive. Reading, craft and book signing of “Snow Sisters” by Kerri Kokias, who grew up in Littleton. Go to www.tatteredcover.com/newevent-calendar#event-id-138191

EVENTS

Daddy-Daughter Ball: 6:308:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9 at the Douglas County Events Center, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock. Registration ends at 5 p.m. Feb. 8. Go to http://www.crgov. com/1998/Activities-and-Events for information and to register.

Happy Birthday, Castle Pines: 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Castle Pines Library, 360 Village Square Lane. Celebrate the city’s 10th birthday with games, food, crafts and guests. Registration required. Call 303-791-7323 or go to DCL.org. Extreme Couponing: 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Registration is required. Call 303-795-3961. Bottom of the Inkwell: Teen Writing Workshop: 3:30-5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11 at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Cir., Centennial. Bring copies of your work. Go to arapahoelibraries.org. STEM: DU Outreach: 4-5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12 and Monday, Feb. 26 at Englewood Public Library. Call 303-762-2560. Business Startup Basics: 6:308:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Sponsored in part by the Small Business Development Center. Go to arapahoelibraries.org. Untangling Your New England Roots: An Overview from Settlement to Revolution: 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Go to www.ColumbineGenealogy.com.

HEALTH

Senior Fitness and Nutrition: 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline

Trauma-Sensitive Yoga: 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet. Learn about chair yoga and reconnecting mind and body after trauma. Presented by Comeback Yoga. For adults. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org. Heart Disease Reversal Diets: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 14 at South Denver Heart Center, 1000 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. Presented by Susan Buckley, RD. Call 303-744-1065 or go to www. southdenver.com to register.

EDUCATION

English Conversation Circle: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 at Englewood Public Library. For beginning and entermediate English language learners. Topic Tuesday: “Farmland: The Evolution of a Tradition”: 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Go to arapahoelibraries.org. NASA and the Future of Space Exploration: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13 at Tattered Cover, Aspen Grove Shopping Center, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Call 303-470-7050 to RSVP.

Wine: 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14 at RiverPointe, 5225 S. Prince St., Littleton. Join Active Minds as we describe the history of wine. Call 303-797-0600 to RSVP. Lawn and Landscape Lessons: 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 15 at the Castle Pines Library, 360 Village Square Lane. For adults. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Learn to Tie Flies: 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays through Feb. 24 at Orvis Park Meadows. Sign up at www.orvis.com/s/park-meadowscolorado-orvis-retail-store/620 or call 303-768-9600. 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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Lanes will be abuzz with titles on the line

T Arapahoe junior Franny Cable took a beginning diving class as a freshman as she was looking for something to do to replace gymnastics. She has developed into one of the state’s top divers and says, “I want to win state but it’s going to be really tough. It can just come down to the degree of difficulty in the final round.” JIM BENTON

Divers navigate twists and turns Athletes control their bodies, use their heads in unique ways BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORDOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Most high schools and colleges combine swimming and diving into one sport, and they are part of the same meets. But in reality, the two are more different than the same. “Truly, the only thing we have in common with swimmers is chlorinated water,” Arapahoe dive coach Jeff Smith said. “We are entirely separate sports.” Swimmers perform certain strokes and the athlete with the fastest time is the winner. Divers, meanwhile, have a set of dives

with degrees of difficulty and are awarded scores by judges. “Swimmers have more patience,” said Susan Welch, an assistant diving coach who works with the teams in the Adams 12 Five Star district. “Divers have to face their fears more often.” Divers usually have separate practices and different coaches than athletes on the swim team. Divers often appear like placekickers in football, off to the side. “Outside of high school, diving is really a separate sport from swimming,” said Cherry Creek dive coach Grant Robinson. “It depends on the program. At Cherry Creek, we like to incorporate the team unity SEE DIVERS, P33

TOP SCORES Top one-meter diving scores this season, according to rankings compiled through Jan. 25 by Prep Swim Colorado. Class 5A • Ally Brown, Horizon: 519.55 • Franny Cable, Arapa-

hoe: 506.85 • Sam Tamborski, Douglas County/Castle View: 465.45 • Izzy Gregerson, Ralston Valley: 461.00 • Addie Perlmutter, Cherry Creek: 452.12 Class 4A • Lindsey Hammar, Denver South: 458.05

• Morgan McCarthy, Fort Collins: 441.15 • Gabrielle Peltier, Rampart: 430.45 • Avery Dinnel, Pine Creek: 418.90 • Gigi Beattie, Valor Christian: 418.30 • Kyrianna Chambo, Highlands Ranch: 413.15

Cherry Creek junior Addie Perlmutter is a former gymnast who switched has been diving for a year and a half. “I can do what I used to love and turn it into something else,” she said of her switch of sports. JIM BENTON

hree classifications of the state high school girls swimming and diving championships will be Feb. 8-10 in Thornton and Fort Collins. But swimmers and divers will not be alone in being OVERTIME crowned champions this weekend. The Colorado High School Bowling Foundation’s team and individual state championships are Feb. 10-11 at Belleview Lanes, 4900 S. Federal Blvd., Englewood. Jim Benton Bowling is not sanctioned by the Colorado High School Activities Association, but 51 teams in five conferences and 287 bowlers compete during the season. It costs each bowler $60 for the 10-week season and sponsors are obtained to help with team fees. At the state tournament, scholarship money is awarded through the United States Bowling Congress’ SMART accounts. Bowlers on the top five teams, plus the leading five boys and girls individual finishers, earn scholarship awards. The boy and girl with the top averages will also get a scholarship award. James Hastings, of the Doherty Spartans Blue, had the season’s top average for the boys of 221, while Luna Ramirez of the Wheat Ridge coteam team and Hannah Perry of the Falcon Falcons 1 shared the best girls average of 185. The Wheat Ridge co-op team captured the Central Conference title and the Belleview co-op team won the Southern Denver regular-season title. State tournament team competition will be Feb. 10, with individuals vying for top five finishes Feb. 11. Many of the teams are from outside the metro area. There are 16 teams from the Colorado Springs area and 13 from Grand Junction. Many of the teams are affiliated with schools and some teams are co-op, drawing bowlers from different schools. “We are struggling in the Denver area,” CHSBF President Victor Holt said. “Kids don’t think of it as a sport. One thing we are trying to do for next year is get a teacher at each school that is willing to start up a bowling club.” SEE BENTON, P32

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On campus: Arapahoe • The boys basketball team needs to win its final four games to avoid having the fewest wins in the past 13 seasons. The Warriors were 4-15 after games of Feb. 3. The 2014-15 team compiled a 7-17, mark which was the fewest victories since MaxPreps started

Cherry Creek • Hockey coach Jeff Mielnicki learned that Adams County Deputy Heath Gumm, who was killed Jan. 24, was a hockey defenseman for the Fighting Nemos co-ed adult hockey team. Mielnicki is president of the Cherry Creek Hockey Association and the association donated $500 to the Gumm family. Gate receipts from the Jan. 27 Creek-Ralston Valley game plus donations were also given to the family. • Ella Drury won two individual events and swam a leg on the winning 200-meter relay team as the girls swim/dive team won the Centennial League A championship on Feb. 3. She had a first-place time of 24.62 in the 50 freestyle and captured the 100 breaststroke in 1:05.23. • The girls basketball team, one game behind league-leading Grandview in the Centennial League, will be seeking to reverse a losing trend when the teams meet Feb. 14 at Creek. The Bruins have lost the past six games played against Grandview and 13 of the last 16 contests. Grandview notched a 71-61 win this season on Jan. 20.

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Percent shooting performance by the Littleton boys basketball team in a 7541 loss to Evergreen on Feb. 2.

compiling records in the 2005-06 season. • The girls swimming team, led by league champion diver Franny Cable and senior Delaney Smith, who won two individual events, finished second on Feb. 3 in the Centennial League A championships.

Heritage • It was a good statistical day for the hockey team in the 8-0 win over Cheyenne Mountain on Feb. 3. Jakob Boos had a hat trick and an assist, Matt More scored a goal and was credited with four assists for five points and goalie James Purse had 22 saves in the win. After the games on Feb. 3, Heritage remains two points behind Aspen in the Peak Conference title chase but the Eagles have a game in hand. Heritage, unbeaten in the past 12 games, and Aspen meet Feb. 10 at the Ice Ranch. The teams tied 2-2 on Jan. 19. • The girls swimming team was second in the Continental League A swim/dive championships, which concluded Feb. 3. The Eagles finished with 470 teams points. Anna Shaw won the 50 freestyle, Madison Mitchell the 100 breaststroke, Kylie Andrews the 200 IM, and the 400 freestyle relay team was also the league champion.

Englewood The wrestling team had three podium finishers at the Colorado 7 League wrestling tournament on Feb. 3. Dwight Anderson was the runner-up at 195 pounds, while 126-pounder Jaheim Young and Ricardo Chinas at 182 pounds finished sixth.

Littleton The girls basketball team won its third straight game by dealing Evergreen its first Jeffco 4A loss of the season on Feb. 3. The Lions trailed by 10 points heading into the fourth quarter but outscored Evergreen 27-12 in the final eight minutes to earn a 56-51 win. The victory was the first for the Lions in 10 games played between the schools.

Points amassed by the Cherry Creek girls swim/dive team to win the Centennial League A championships on Feb. 3.

News and notes from local high school sports programs

Fourth-quarter points in the comeback 56-51 upset win by the Littleton girls basketball team over Evergreen on Feb. 3.

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Points for Arapahoe’s Franny Cable in winning the Centennial League diving championship on Feb. 3.

One-point victories for the Cherry boys basketball team over Mullen. Bruins won 77-76 on Jan. 10 and 58-57 on Feb. 3.

Standout Performers Jana van Gytenbeek, Cherry Creek The sophomore guard made six-ofseven 3-pointers, scored 32 points, had six assists and made six steals in a 69-43 girls basketball win Jan. 31 over Overland.

Delaney Smith, Arapahoe The senior won the 100 backstroke in 56.86 seconds, the 200 IM in 2:04.28 and swam on the winning 400 freestyle relay team on Feb. 3 at the Centennial League A swim/dive championships.

Ella Drury, Cherry Creek At the Centennial League A swim/dive championships on Feb. 3, she won the 50 freestyle in 24.62, the 100 breaststroke in 1:05.23 and swam a leg on the winning 200 medley relay.

Jakob Boos, Heritage In an 8-0 hockey win over Cheyenne Mountain on Feb. 3, the sophomore had three goals and an assist for four points.

Susie Puchino, Littleton Scoring nine of her 17 points in the fourth quarter, the sophomore led an upset 56-51 win over defending state champion Evergreen on Feb. 3.

Carter Sturgeon, Arapahoe The junior was the boys basketball team’s player of the game with 16 points in a 59-43 loss to Grandview on Jan. 31.

STANDOUT PERFORMERS are six athletes named from south metro area high schools. Preference is given to those making their debut on the list. To nominate an athlete, contact Jim Benton at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com

BENTON FROM PAGE 31

The 2016-17 National Federation of State High School Associations’ t participation report showed there t were 2,835 boys teams with 30,054 h bowlers and 2,821 girls teams with 26,588 participants. The total l t number of high school bowlers was 56,642. There are 24 states that t sanction boys bowling, while girls w bowling is certified in 27 states.

s All in the family k McKay Vansickle and her i younger sister Avery were going one-on-one on Jan. 30, but it R S wasn’t like it used to be in the m backyard of their Castle Rock a home. The sisters played against each c other in a key Continental League s basketball game in the Castle View gym, and at times they were F matched against each other. fi McKay is a 5-foot-7 senior at Castle View, who has committed a to play next season at Calvin Col- s lege in Grand Rapids, Michigan. f Avery is 5-10 freshman who plays A for Regis Jesuit and has already o drawn interest from schools like t d North Carolina. The sisters would sometimes exchange a brief word, and their o t parents, Brian and Tami, were able to watch both sisters play i a high school game at the same a time. “We were laughing about shots “ t and things,” McKay said. “Our parents were sitting up high and we would look at them at times.” Regis won 49-39. Avery scored a game-high 17 points, while McKay tallied 6 points. The sisters, who both wear No. 11, were starters. McKay is averaging 8.8 points a game and Avery 9.4 ppg. Going for the green Three area student-caddies were among those awarded Western Golf Association Chick Evans Scholarships, which are a fouryear housing and tuition aide worth an estimated $100,000 over four years. All three will attend the University of Colorado. They were George Conway of Cherry Creek High School, Cole Prins of Mountain Vista and Kaia Dameron of Bear Creek. Promotion for coach Vince Siravo, the Faith Christian offensive coordinator for the past four years, has been promoted to the head coaching position for the Eagles’ football team. He replaces Ralph Nance, who retired in December and inherits a team that went 9-2 last season and made the Class 2A playoffs. 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 303-5664083.

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For divers, as with football kickers, there is also a high degree of pressure to perform. “Swimmers are better known, they have more events,” said Ralston Valley freshman Izzy Gregersen, one of the state’s top divers. “We get like one time.” The pressure is not just to score well, but also to not get injured. “Out of all the sports, when you are sinking a last-second free throw or kicking a field goal, there is no risk involved in some of those activities,” Ralston Valley diving coach Kevin Sage said. “In diving, you can really mess yourself up if you lose your awareness of where you are at, you can really do some damage. It’s the same way with gymnastics.” Flipping the script The divers in Class 5A with the five highest scores so far this season are all former gymnasts. They are sophomore Ally Brown, who competes for Horizon; junior Franny Cable, of Arapahoe; senior Sam Tamborski, of the Douglas County/Castle View team; Gregersen; and sophomore Addie Perlmutter, of Cherry Creek. Many of the twists, turns and tucks of diving relate to gymnastics, but they do require some adjustments. “What it takes to be a good diver is you have to have good balance and be a little bit crazy,” Smith said. “You have to be a little crazy to go up there spinning, have good kinesthetic

awareness to where you are upside down and twisting in the air. You have to know where your body is, as well as where every part of your body is, so you can manipulate it properly in order to execute a good dive.” Perlmutter said diving “corresponds” to gymnastics, but there is at least one big difference. “You have to land on your head (in diving),” she said. “It took me a few months, but there are some things where I still have my old gymnastics habits. It took a few months to get used to landing on my head.” In top form The proper mechanics and mental approach are crucial in diving. Cable has set numerous school and pool diving records this season. She gave up gymnastics before her freshman year, took a beginning diving class and has developed into one of best divers in the state. “It took me a long time to get the concept of landing on my head,” said Cable. “There is always room for major improvements. There’s always room for new dives.” Tamborski concedes it takes time to become a good diver and master the mental side of the sport. “You have to have drive, really want to work hard to get good and listen to your coach,” she said. “It takes a long time to learn. I’ve been diving for five years. I still have more things to learn. “It is absolutely a mental game. You really have to focus if you mess up a dive or it didn’t go the way you wanted. You have to focus and do better so you can make up for it.” Divers’ abilities and fearlessness

Arapahoe junior Franny Cable launches into a dive at a recent meet.

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STATE MEET ON DECK Swimmers and divers will be together for the girls state swimming championships this month. The Class 3A and 4A meets will be Feb. 8-10 at the Veterans Memorial Aquatics Center (VMAC) in Thornton. The Class 5A championships will be Feb. 9-10 at the Edora Pool Ice Center (EPIC) in Fort Collins. garner them the appreciation of their teammates. Delaney Smith, no relation to coach Smith, is a senior swimmer at Arapahoe. She has committed to swim at UCLA and admits it has taken her a while to appreciate diving. “I don’t understand how they twist in the air,” she said. “I’ve basically only seen diving in high school. I see it some when I watch the Olympics. I know they start practicing before we start practicing. “They always have a lot of respect for what we are doing, and we have a lot of respect for them because I honestly would be so scared doing a flip in the air.”

Ralston Valley freshman Izzy Gregersen has been diving for five years and is on a team with many inexperienced divers that are not club divers. “I don’t coach them but I really try to encourage them,” she said.

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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.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0618-2017

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 9, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) TERRI A VERMILLION Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for First Magnus Financial Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America Date of Deed of Trust September 29, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 05, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B6143015 Original Principal Amount $156,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $143,371.81

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. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION Also known by street and number as: 2824 West Centennial Drive C, 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, 03/14/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/18/2018 Last Publication: 2/15/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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

IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 11/09/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

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

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DATE: 11/09/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Eve Grina #43658 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 Holly Shilliday #24423 Courtney Wright #45482 Erin Robson #46557 Jennifer Rogers #34682 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-17-783694-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 0618-2017 LEGAL DESCRIPTION CONDOMINIUM UNIT C, THE STEEPLECHASE III CONDOMINIUMS TOGETHER WITH GARAGE NO. C, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF, RECORDED ON OCTOBER 22, 1997, AT RECEPTION NO. A7133750 IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR THE STEEPLECHASE III CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED ON MAY 28, 1997 AT RECEPTION NO. A7062094, IN SAID RECORDS. FIRST AMENDMENT RECORDED JUNE 10, 1997 AT RECEPTION NO. A7068621, SECOND AMENDMENT RECORDED AUGUST 26, 1997 AT RECEPTION NO. A7106125. THIRD AMENDMENT RECORDED SEPTEMBER 25, 1997 AT RECEPTION NO. A7120772, FOURTH AMENDMENT RECORDED 102297 AT RECEPTION NO. A7133751, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Legal Notice NO.: 0618-2017 First Publication: 1/18/2018 Last Publication: 2/15/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0638-2017

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

PARCEL ONE: LOT 1 BLOCK 1, MORGAN’S NEST SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, CITY OF AURORA, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. PARCEL TWO: LOT 2. BLOCK 1, MORGAN’S NEST SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, CITY OF AURORA, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 942 AND 946 South Fulton Street, Aurora, CO 80112.

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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, 03/21/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/25/2018 Last Publication: 2/22/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov

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

DATE: 11/21/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

On November 21, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

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

Original Grantor(s) Raymond Bonsell Original Beneficiary(ies) TGP Opportunity Fund I. LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt TGP Opportunity Fund I. LLC Date of Deed of Trust September 16, 2016 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 21, 2016 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D6106121 Original Principal Amount $1,100,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $841,000.00 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. PARCEL ONE: LOT 1 BLOCK 1, MORGAN’S NEST SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, CITY OF AURORA, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. PARCEL TWO: LOT 2. BLOCK 1, MORGAN’S NEST SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, CITY OF AURORA, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 942 AND 946 South Fulton Street, Aurora, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

Janet E Perlstein #13799 Christopher T Groen #39976 Fox Rothschild LLP 633 Seventeenth Street, Suite 2700, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 383-7623 Attorney File # 173817.00001 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.: 0638-2017 First Publication: 1/25/2018 Last Publication: 2/22/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0644-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 21, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) MATTHEW T MACHETTA Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for First Option Lending Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Date of Deed of Trust July 09, 2014 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 18, 2014 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D4064233 Original Principal Amount $140,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance

On November 21, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

February 8, 2018F

Original Grantor(s) MATTHEW T MACHETTA Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for First Option Lending Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Date of Deed of Trust To advertise your public notices call 303-566-4100 July 09, 2014 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 18, 2014 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D4064233 Original Principal Amount COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION $140,000.00 CRS §38-38-103 Outstanding Principal Balance FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0660-2017 $146,759.01 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are with regard to the following described Deed of hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of Trust: trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together On December 1, 2017, the undersigned Public with all other payments provided for in the evidTrustee caused the Notice of Election and ence of debt secured by the deed of trust and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described other violations thereof. below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. Original Grantor(s) LORRAINE C. DIAZ LOT 14 AND THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 15, Original Beneficiary(ies) BLOCK 8, PREMIER ADDITION TO ENGLEUNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION WOOD, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company Also known by street and number as: Date of Deed of Trust 3450 S GRANT ST, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113. March 09, 2009 County of Recording THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL Arapahoe OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENRecording Date of Deed of Trust CUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF March 16, 2009 TRUST. Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B9026187 NOTICE OF SALE Original Principal Amount $938,250.00 The current holder of the Evidence of Debt seOutstanding Principal Balance cured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, $357,162.96 has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, trust have been violated as follows: failure to 03/21/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County pay principal and interest when due together Administration Building, 5334 South Prince with all other payments provided for in the evidStreet, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the ence of debt secured by the deed of trust and highest and best bidder for cash, the said real other violations thereof. property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale LOT 6, BLOCK 1, GREENWOOD ACRES, and other items allowed by law, and will issue to COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as STATE OF COLORADO. provided by law. Also known by street and number as: 5550 PEMBERTON DRIVE, First Publication: 1/25/2018 GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80121. Last Publication: 2/22/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENIF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A CUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTRUST. TICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE NOTICE OF SALE EXTENDED; The current holder of the Evidence of Debt seIF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A cured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTHEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will TION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO 04/04/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONAdministration Building, 5334 South Prince SUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMhighest and best bidder for cash, the said real PLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSproperty and all interest of the said Grantor(s), URE PROCESS. Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in Colorado Attorney General said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to Denver, Colorado 80203 the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov provided by law.

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Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 11/21/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Lauren Tew #45041 Nichole Williams #49611 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000007185697 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.: 0644-2017 First Publication: 1/25/2018 Last Publication: 2/22/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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

DATE: 12/01/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

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

DATE: 12/01/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

The petition requests that the name of Elleni Worku Mesfin be changed to Elleni Hailemichael Hailemariam Case No.: 17 C 101088

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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 # 00000007200736 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.: 0660-2017 First Publication: 2/8/2018 Last Publication: 3/8/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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By: J. Kaufmann, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 521061 First Publication: January 25, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 29, 2018, 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 Jeanise Nichole Bivins-Watters be changed to Jeanise Nichole Watters Case No.: 18 C 100078 By: J. Kaufmann, Clerk of the Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 521099 First Publication: February 8, 2018 Last Publication: February 22, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 16, 2018 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 Rydne Williams be changed to Rydne Jay Williams Case No.: 2018 C 100042 Shana Kloek Clerk of Court Legal Notice No: 521065 First Publication: January 25, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 11, 2018, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the County Court of Arapahoe County. The Petition requests that the name of Krista Honchar (AKA Krista Jeanne Wible) be changed to Krista Collins Case No.: 17 C 100068 /s/ Clerk of Court/Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 521051 First Publication: January 25, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on January 12, 2018, 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 Jacob Andrew Valdez be changed to Jacob Andrew Patterson Case No.: 18 C 100032 Shana Kloek By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 521053 First Publication: January 25, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 12, 2018, 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 Amy Suellen Ferre be changed to Amy Suellen McKenzie Case No.: 2018 C 100029 By: Shana Kloek Clerk of the Court/Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 521058 First Publication: January 25, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on December 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 Elleni Worku Mesfin be changed to Elleni Hailemichael Hailemariam Case No.: 17 C 101088 By: J. Kaufmann, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 521061

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 29, 2018, 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 Sydney Lynelle Stokes be changed to Sydney Lynelle Roberts Case No.: 18 C 100080 By: J. Kaufmann, Clerk of Court, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 521117 First Publication: February 8, 2018 Last Publication: February 22, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 31, 2018, 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 Huong Thi Le be changed to Lyana Thi Le Case No.: 18 C 100086 By: Clerk of the Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 521130 First Publication: February 8, 2018 Last Publication: February 22, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on February 1, 2018, 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 Ashley Rose Greenbaum be changed to Theodore Rose Greenbaum Case No.: 18 C 100090 Shana Kloek By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 521133 First Publication: February 8, 2018 Last Publication: February 22, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Notice To Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Edward J. Boudreaux, aka Edward Boudreaux, aka Ed J. Boudreaux, and Ed Boudreaux, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 30048 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 8, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Edward J. Boudreaux, aka Edward Boudreaux, aka Ed J. Boudreaux, and Ed Boudreaux, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 30048

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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 8, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. David G. Boudreaux Personal Representative 2218 S. Alton Way Denver, Colorado 80231 Legal Notice No: 521115 First Publication: February 8, 2018 Last Publication: February 22, 2018 Publisher: Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Stuart L. Schwartz, a/k/a Stuart Lee Schwartz, a/k/a Stuart Schwartz, a/k/a Stu L. Schwartz, a/k/a Stu Schwartz, Deceased Case Number: 2018PR30015 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to Arapahoe County District Court, Colorado on or before May 26, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Mark J. Schwartz Personal Representative c/o Mark D. Masters, Esq. 2696 S. Colorado Blvd., Ste. 350 Denver, CO 80222 Legal Notice No.: 521054 First Publication: January 25, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ruby Waddill, aka Ruby A. Waddill, aka Ruby Ann Waddill, Deceased Case Number: 18PR27 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 1, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Deborah Kay Waddill aka Debbie Waddill Personal Representative 4372 S. Lincoln Street Englewood, CO 80113 Legal Notice No.: 521070 First Publication: February 1, 2018 Last Publication: February 15, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of William L. Feliss, a/k/a William Feliss, Deceased Case Number: 2018PR30069 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 1, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Jeanne Marie Anthone Personal Representative c/o Richard W. Kautt, JD Davis Schilken, PC 7887 E. Belleview Ave., Suite 820 Denver, CO 80111 Legal Notice No.: 521082 First Publication: February 1, 2018 Last Publication: February 15, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Eunice P. Conner-Elliot, Deceased Case Number: 2018PR26 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 8, 2018 or the claims may be forever barred. Bobbie L. Moore, Personal Representative 7251 S. Quintero Street Foxfield, CO 80016 Legal Notice No: 521098 First Publication: February 8, 2018 Last Publication: February 22, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Andrew Sanchez, Deceased Case Number: 2018PR5 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 8, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Travis Sanchez Personal Representative 998 Oakwood Drive

Estate of Andrew Sanchez, Deceased Case Number: 2018PR5 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 8, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

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Travis Sanchez Personal Representative 998 Oakwood Drive Castle Rock, CO 80104 Legal Notice No.: 521120 First Publication: February 8, 2018 Last Publication: February 22, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jane Ann Wiley, Deceased Case Number: 18 PR 30027 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 8, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Name: Albert L. Wiley Co-Personal Representative 1305 Cody Drive Waterloo, IL 62298 Phone #: (618) 980-3346 Email a.wiley255@gmail.com Name: Kenneth P. Wiley Co-Personal Representative 5850 S. Delaware Street Littleton, CO 80120 Phone #: (720) 341-1738 Email kenw308@aol.com Legal Notice No.: 521123 First Publication: February 8, 2018 Last Publication: February 22, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Roland B. Calhoun, Deceased Case Number: 2018PR30061 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 8, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Shirley S. Calhoun, Personal Representative 6591 S. Glencoe Street Centennial, CO 80121 Legal Notice No.: 521124 First Publication: February 8, 2018 Last Publication: February 22, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

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Alycia L. Cantrell Personal Representative 4024 South Carson Street, No. 202 Aurora, Colorado 80014 Legal Notice No: 521055 First Publication: January 25, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Englewood Herald PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Beverley S. Dynan, aka Beverly S. Dynan, aka Beverley Dynan, aka Beverly Dynan, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 30008

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 May 25, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Katz, Look & Onorato, P.C. Michael M. Katz, Esq. Attorney for the Personal Representative 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1100 Denver, Colorado 80203 Legal Notice No: 521056 First Publication: January 25, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of John Lane Dynan III, aka John L. Dynan, III aka John L. Dynan, aka John Dynan, aka John H. Dynan, III aka John L. Dynan, IV, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 30012

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 May 25, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Katz, Look & Onorato, P.C. Michael M. Katz, Esq. Attorney for the Personal Representative 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1100 Denver, Colorado 80203 Legal Notice No: 521057 First Publication: January 25, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of: NOLA K. DELANEY, A/K/A NOLA KATHLEEN DELANEY, Deceased Case Number: 2018-PR-30038

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Nancy Carol Moyers, aka Nancy C. Moyers, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 31236

Dated this 8th day of February, 2018.

Mariel Oakman Dickinson and David Joseph Dickinson Co-Personal Representatives c/o Katz, Look & Onorato, P.C. 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1100 Denver, Colorado 80203

BUDDY D. ROGERS Personal Representative to the Estate 3134 S. Sherman Street Englewood, CO 80113 Home Phone: 303-761-6687 Legal Notice No.: 521136 First Publication: February 8, 2018 Last Publication: February 22, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Bob Doyce Hill, aka Bob D. Hill, Deceased Case Number: 18 PR 30010 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 May 25, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Sandra Kay Hill Personal Representative 6196 S. Carson Street Centennial, Colorado 80111 Legal Notice No: 521052 First Publication: January 25, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Philip Anthony Domingo, Jr., Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 31245 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 May 25, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Alycia L. Cantrell Personal Representative 4024 South Carson Street, No. 202 Aurora, Colorado 80014

Legal Notice No: 521059 First Publication: January 25, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Margaret Teresa Leyden, aka Margaret T. Leyden, aka Margaret Leyden, and/or Margaret C. Leyden, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 30016

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 May 25, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Estate of Margaret Teresa Leyden John J. Leyden II Personal Representative c/o Branaugh Law Offices, P.C. 8700 Ralston Road Arvada, Colorado 80002 Legal Notice No: 521063 First Publication: January 25, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Julie Ann Crowell, aka Julie A. Crowell, Deceased Case Number: 17 PR 352

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representatives or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 31, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

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Victor C. Devereaux and G. Cynthia Devereaux Co-Personal Representatives 2945 S. Trenton Street Denver, Colorado 80231 Legal Notice No: 521064 First Publication: January 25, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Charles R. Frost, aka Charles Frost, aka Charlie Frost, and Charlie R. Frost, Deceased Case Number: 17 PR 31211 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 1, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Mary J. Maresh Personal Representative 7200 E. Dry Creek Road, No. B-201 Centennial, Colorado 80112 Legal Notice No: 521079 First Publication: February 1, 2018 Last Publication: February 15, 2018 Publisher: Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of John W. Saunders, aka John Will Saunders, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 30041

aka Jean Holm Carlson, and Jean H. Carlson Case Number: 2018 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 Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 8, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

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Mark Wilbur Holm Personal Representative 6110 S. Franklin Street Centennial, Colorado 80121 Legal Notice No: 521122 First Publication: February 8, 2018 Last Publication: February 22, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Englewood Herald

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CASE NO. 2016CV031848, Div: 15 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY PLAINTIFF: SOUTH SLOPE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION v. DEFENDANTS: ANNA M PACHECO; THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICA TES, SER IES 2 0 0 5 - 7 ; a nd C YN T H IA M A R ES, A S PU B LIC TR U STEE OF ARAPHAOE COUNTY. Regarding: CONDOMINIUM UNIT 13, BUILDING 4A, SOUTH SLOPE CONDOMINIUMS, AMENDED ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUMS MAP RECORDED MARCH 18, 1981 IN BOOK 49 AT PAGE 44 AND CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION RECORDED MARCH 3, 1981 IN BOOK 3373 AT PAGE 550, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.; Also known as: 343 W. Lehow Ave. #13 Englewood, CO 80110. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice:

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Creekside at Highline Owners Association, Inc. Date of Lien July 11, 2017 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Lien July 18, 2017 Recording Reception Number D7080498 Original Amount $3,260.67 Outstanding Amount $7,186.50

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Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the provisions of the Declaration for Creekside at Highline (“Declaration”) have been violated as follows: Failure to pay common expense assessments as that term is defined in 38-33.3-316 C.R.S., together with all other payments provided for in the Declaration or by Colorado Statute secured by the Assessment Lien.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

UNIT 102, BUILDING 1231, CREEKSIDE AT HIGHLINE IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION FOR CREEKSIDE AT HIGHLINE RECORDED ON MAY 16, 2003, AT RECEPTION NO. B3107501 AND THE CREEKSIDE AT HIGHLINE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON MAY 16, 2003, AT RECEPTION NO. B3107502 IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO.

Legal Notice No.: 521003 First Publication: February 8, 2018 Last Publication: March 8, 2018 Published In: Littleton Independent 4 West Dry Creek Circle Suite 100 Littleton, CO 80120 Public Notice NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case Number: 2017CV31836, Division: 402 Plaintiff(s): CREEKSIDE AT HIGHLINE OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Defendant(s): 1231 SO. PARKER RD., LLC: SOUTHEAST METRO STORMWATER AUTHORITY; AND OCCUPANT(S) On November 13, 2017, the Arapahoe County District Court issued its Order: Verified Motion for Default Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure. Original Grantor(s) 1231 S. Parker Rd., LLC Original Beneficiary Creekside at Highline Owners Association, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Creekside at Highline Owners Association, Inc. Date of Lien July 11, 2017 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Lien July 18, 2017 Recording Reception Number D7080498 Original Amount $3,260.67 Outstanding Amount $7,186.50 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the provisions of the Declaration for Creekside at Highline (“Declaration”) have been violated as follows: Failure to pay

Defendant(s): BIANCA KARINA CASTRO CAMPOS; ANDRES GOMEZ; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., acting solely as nominee for STEARNS LENDING, INC.; CYNTHIA MARES, ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE; AND OCCUPANT(S)

Original Grantor(s) Bianca Karina Castro Campos and Andres Gomez Original Beneficiary Summerhill II Homeowners Association Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Summerhill II Homeowners Association Date of Lien June 18, 2015 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Lien July 1, 2015 Recording Reception Number D5070998 Original Amount $394.15 Outstanding Amount $9,437.51

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

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the provisions of the Quail Run Association Declaration (“Declaration”) have been violated as follows: Failure to pay common expense assessments as that term is defined in 38-33.3-316 C.R.S., together with all other payments provided for in the Declaration or by Colorado Statute secured by the Assessment Lien.

DATE: January 9, 2018 David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa Deputy Sheriff

TO: WILLIAM A. HARRIS DATE: January 18, 2018 FROM: Hannah Van Roekel and James R. Garts, III of Robinson & Henry, P.C.

By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff

Plaintiff(s): SUMMERHILL II HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will, at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on April 5 2018, at the Offices of the Arapahoe County Sheriff, 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy., Centennial, CO 80112; phone number 720-874-3935, 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 Assessment Lien, plus attorney 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.

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

DATED: January 4, 2018. David C. Walcher Arapahoe County Sheriff

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case Number: 17CV30557, Div. 15

also known as 1231 South Parker Road, #102, Denver, CO 80231.

Legal Notice No.: 521004 First Publication: February 8, 2018 Last Publication: March 8, 2018 Published In: Littleton Independent 4 West Dry Creek Circle Suite 100, Littleton, CO 80120

All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to 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 David S. Dubinsky, Esq., HindmanSanchez P.C., 555 Zang Street, Suite 100, Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1011, 303.432.8999.

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On November 6, 2017, the Arapahoe County District Court issued its FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW, ORDER OF JUDGMENT, AND DECREE OF FORECLOSURE.

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 5th day of April, 2018, at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, phone number 720-874-3851. 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.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $15,120.88.

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THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN:

Public Notice SUMMONS FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED, PURSUANT TO C.R.C.P. 4(g) Case: IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF HARRIS AND HARRIS Case no: 17DR30791; Arapahoe County, Colorado, Division 11 with Honorable Judge Frederick Martinez Name of parties to this Action: Petitioner JESSIE A. HARRIS; Respondent WILLIAM A. HARRIS AS FOLLOWS: This is an action to obtain a Decree of Dissolution of Marriage. You have been identified by Jessie A. Harris, as the Respondent to the abovementioned case. YOU ARE NOTIFIED: The Petitioner, JESSIE A. HARRIS, has motioned the Court for service by publication pursuant to C.R.C.P. 4(g) to Respondent, WILLIAM A. HARRIS, of the following: The Summons, Domestic Relations Information Sheet, Petition, Case Management Order, Notice of Initial Status Conference, and Notice of Reset Initial Status Conference. A copy of the petition and summons, and relevant documents to this case may be obtained from the clerk of the ARAPAHOE COUNTY DISTRICT COURT during regular business hours. A DEFAULT PERMANENT ORDERS HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED IN COURTROOM 11 AT: DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Drive, Centennial, Colorado 80112 YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT after 35 days from the date of publication, the Court may enter a Decree affecting your marital status, distribution of property and debts, maintenance (spousal support), attorney fees, and costs to the extent the Court has jurisdiction. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT a default judgment may be entered against you if you fail to appear or file a response within thirtyfive days after the date of publication. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, Hannah Van Roekel, #47734, and James R. Garts, III, #38293, of Robinson & Henry, P.C. 7535 E. Hampden Ave. Ste. 250, Denver, CO 80231 Tel: 303-688-0944 Attorneys for the Petitioner, Jessie Harris Legal Notice No.: 521066 First Publication: January 25, 2018 Last Publication: February 22, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Subsidiary of Lehman Brothers Bank, FSB as Beneficiary, and the Public Trustee of Arapahoe County, Colorado as Trustee, and was recorded on March 25, 2004, at Reception Number B4052931 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, Colorado; and

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN: Lot 37, Block 2, Red Willow Subdivision Filing No. 1, Amendment No. 1, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. also known by street and number as: 15105 E. Bayaud Place, Aurora, CO 80012. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Lien, described herein, has filed the Court’s FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW, ORDER OF JUDGMENT, AND DECREE OF FORECLOSURE as provided by law. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will, at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, March 29, 2018, at the Offices of the Arapahoe County Sheriff, 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 Assessment Lien, plus attorney 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. All inquiries regarding this sale should be directed to the Civil Unit of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, 720-874-3850. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO BRING CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE** DATE: January 2, 2018 David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff The name, bar registration number, address, and telephone number of the attorney is: Richard W. Johnston, Reg. No. 19823, Tobey & Johnston, P.C., 6855 S. Havana Street #275, Centennial, CO 80112-3813, and telephone number (303) 799-8600. Legal Notice No.: 521020 First Publication: February 1, 2018 Last Publication: March 1, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent 4 W. Dry Creek Cr. 100, Littleton, CO 80120 Public Notice NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE WHEREAS, on March 19, 2004, a certain Deed of Trust was executed by Margaret M. Doiel and Donald R. Doiel, as Grantors, in favor of Financial Freedom Senior Funding Corporation, a Subsidiary of Lehman Brothers Bank, FSB as Beneficiary, and the Public Trustee of Arapahoe County, Colorado as Trustee, and was recorded on March 25, 2004, at Reception Number B4052931 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, Colorado; and WHEREAS, the Deed of Trust was insured by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (the Secretary) pursuant to the National Housing Act for the purpose of providing single family housing; and

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WHEREAS, the Deed of Trust was insured by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (the Secretary) pursuant to the National Housing Act for the purpose of providing single family housing; and

WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of the Deed of Trust is now owned by the Secretary, pursuant to an assignment recorded on June 2, 2014 at Reception Number D4046586 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, Colorado. WHEREAS, a default has been made in the covenants and conditions of the Deed of Trust in that Paragraph 9 (b) (i) has been violated; and WHEREAS, the entire amount delinquent is $165,385.86 as of January 19, 2018; and WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the Secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust to be immediately due and payable;

NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the powers vested in me by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR part 27, subpart B, and by the Secretary’s designation of me as Foreclosure Commissioner, recorded on January 22, 2018 at Reception No. D8006757, notice is hereby given that on February 26, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. local time, all real and personal property at or used in connection with the following described premises (“Property”) will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder:

LOT 80, BLOCK 1, THE TIMBERS FILING NO. ONE, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Commonly known as: 15072 E. Jarvis Pl., Aurora, CO 80014. The sale will be held at 15072 E. Jarvis Pl., Aurora, CO 80014.

The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will bid the lesser amount of the loan balance or the appraised value obtained by the Secretary prior to sale.

There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before closing, his prorated share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale.

When making their bids, all bidders except the Secretary must submit a deposit totaling 10% of the Secretary’s bid in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check made out to the Secretary of HUD. A deposit need not be accompany each oral bid. If the successful bid is oral, a deposit of 10% of the Secretary’s bid must be presented before the bidding is closed. The deposit is nonrefundable. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within 30 days of the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time being of the essence. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a certified or cashier’s check. If the Secretary is the highest bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveying fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery date of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them. The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the payment. All extension will be for 15-day increments for a fee of $500.00, paid in advance. The extension fee shall be in the form of certified or cashier’s check made payable to the Secretary of HUD. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due.

If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder may be required to forfeit the cash deposit, or at the election of the foreclosure commissioner after consultation with the HUD representative, will be liable to HUD for any costs incurred as a result of such failure. The Commissioner may, at the direction of the HUD representative, offer the property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder.

There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein, HUD does not guarantee that the property will be vacant.

The scheduled foreclosure sale shall be cancelled or adjourned if it is established, by documented written application of the mortgagor to the Foreclosure Commissioner no less than three (3) days before the date of sale, or otherwise, that the default or defaults upon which the foreclosure is based did not exist at the time of service of this notice of default and foreclosure sale, or all amounts due under the mortgage agreement are tendered to the Foreclosure Commissioner, in the form of a certified cashier’s check payable to the Secretary of HUD, before the public auction of the property is completed.

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agreement are tendered to the Foreclosure February 8, 2018in the form of a certified Commissioner,

cashier’s check payable to the Secretary of HUD, before the public auction of the property is completed.

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The amount that must be paid if the mortgage is to be reinstated prior to the scheduled sale is $165,365.86 as of January 19, 2018, plus all other amounts that would be due under the mortgage agreement if payments under the deed of trust had not been accelerated, advertising costs and postage expenses incurred in giving notice, mileage by the most reasonable road distance for posting notices and for the Foreclosure Commissioner’s attendance at the sale, reasonable and customary costs incurred for title and lien record searches, the necessary out of pocket costs incurred by the Foreclosure Commissioner, and all other costs incurred in connection with the foreclosure prior to reinstatement. Tender of payment by certified or cashier’s check or application for cancellation of the foreclosure sale shall be submitted to the address of the Foreclosure Commissioner provided below. Dated: January 24, 2018 Foreclosure Commissioner Deanne R. Stodden 1430 Wynkoop Street, Suite 300 Denver, CO 80202 Telephone: (303) 623-1800 Email: dstodden@messner.com Legal Notice No.: 521084 First Publication: February 1, 2018 Last Publication: February 15, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent

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Dental patient record destruction notice: The following dentist will be destroying dental records for their adult patients who have not received dental treatment or examination from them since February 7, 2011: Darlyne M. Loper, D.M.D. 1279 West Littleton Boulevard Littleton, CO 80120 * 303-794-3969 If you do not want your records destroyed, please contact your dentist before March 28, 2018. Legal Notice No.: 521134 First Publication: February 8, 2018 Last Publication: March 1, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case No.: 17CV30372 Division/Ctrm.: 402

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY.

Plaintiff: CHAMBERS COURT COMMONS ASSOCIATION, a Colorado non-profit corporation vs. Defendants: JASON CARTER; DWAINE HOLLOWAY; and CYNTHIA D. MARES, the ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE

DATED in Colorado this 27th day of December, 2017. David C. Walcher Sheriff of Arapahoe County, Colorado

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 the Arapahoe County District Court’s ORDER FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT AND DECREE OF FORECLOSURE dated November 1, 2017, and C.R.S. §38-38-101 et seq., by Chamber Court Condominiums Association (“Association”), the current holder of a statutory lien. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Condominium Declaration of Chambers Court Commons, recorded with the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder on August 19, 1998, at Reception No. A8131517, as amended (“Declaration”). The Declaration, as recorded, establishes a lien for the benefit of the Association. THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS, legally described as follows:

Attorney for Plaintiff(s): Name: Richard W. Johnston, Esq. Address: Tobey & Johnston, P.C. 6855 South Havana Street, Suite 275 Centennial, CO 80112-3813 Phone Number: (303) 799-8600 Fax Number: (303) 799-6977 E-mail: rjohnston@tobeyjohnston.com Atty. Reg. #: 19823 Case Number: 2018 CV 30140 Div.: 21 SUMMONS THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO DEFENDANT(S) NAMED ABOVE: You are summoned and required to file with the Clerk of this Court an answer or other response to the attached Complaint within twenty-one (21) days after this summons is served on you in the State of Colorado, or within thirty-five (35) days after this summons is served on you outside the State of Colorado, or within sixty-three (63) days after this summons is served upon the United States or one of its agencies. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within the applicable time period, judgment by default may be entered against you by the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint, without any further notice to you. The following documents are also served with this Summons: Complaint In Foreclosure, District Civil Case Cover Sheet and Lis Pendens.

Unit 201, Chambers Court Common Condominiums, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, according to the Map thereof recorded December 14, 1998 at Reception No. A8203593 and the Declaration recorded August 19, 1998 at Reception No. A8131517 and as amended by Assumption of and Modification to Condominium Declaration of Chamber Court Commons, recorded Janu ary 29, 1999 at Reception No. A9016806 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado as known by street and numbers as: 1064 Chambers #201, Aurora, CO 80012 The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 A.M., on the 22ND day of March, 2018, at the Arapahoe County Sheriff Office, located at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy, Centennial, CO 80112; telephone number (720) 874-3851. At the sale, the Sheriff will sell the above described real property and improvements thereon to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in or 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.

DATE: January 19, 2018 TOBEY & JOHNSTON, P.C. By: /s/ Richard W. Johnston Richard W. Johnston, Reg. No. 19823

The name, address, and telephone number of the attorney representing the Plaintiff is: Travis B. Keenan, #41354, Vial Fotheringham, LLP, 12600 W. Colfax Ave., Ste. C200, Lakewood, CO 80215; telephone: 720-943-8811.

This summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4, C.R.C.P., as amended.

DATED at Arapahoe County, Colorado, this 18th day of December, 2017.

A copy of the Complaint must be served with this Summons. This form should not be used where service by publication is desired.

David C. Walcher Sheriff of Arapahoe County, Colorado

WARNING: A VALID SUMMONS MAY BE ISSUED BY A LAWYER AND IT NEED NOT CONTAIN A COURT CASE NUMBER, THE SIGNATURE OF A COURT OFFICER, OR A COURT SEAL. THE PLAINTIFF HAS 14 DAYS FROM THE DATE THIS SUMMONS WAS SERVED ON YOU TO FILE THE CASE WITH THE COURT. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONTACTING THE COURT TO FIND OUT WHETHER THE CASE HAS BEEN FILED AND OBTAIN THE CASE NUMBER. IF THE PLAINTIFF FILES THE CASE WITHIN THIS TIME, THEN YOU MUST RESPOND AS EXPLAINED IN THIS SUMMONS. IF THE PLAINTIFF FILES MORE THAN 14 DAYS AFTER THE DATE THE SUMMONS WAS SERVED ON YOU, THE CASE MAY BE DISMISSED UPON MOTION AND YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO SEEK ATTORNEY’S FEES FROM THE PLAINTIFF.

Legal Notice No.: 59895 First Publication: January 25, 2018 Last Publication: February 22, 2018 Published in: Littleton Independent 4 West Dry Creek Circle Suite 100 Littleton, CO 80120

Amended and Adopted by the Court, En Banc, October 10, 2013, effective immediately. Legal Notice No.: 521100 First Publication: February 8, 2018 Last Publication: March 8, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice Dental patient record destruction notice: The following dentist will be destroying dental records for their adult patients who have not received dental treatment or examination from them since February 7, 2011:

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 Sheriff's Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 29th day of March, 2018, at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy, Centennial, CO 80112; phone number (720)874-3935. 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.

Public Notice

Defendant(s): ESTATE OF FRED SIPPIAL; ESTATE OF JUANITA D. SIPPIAL; ANTHONY SIPPIAL; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; SU RYDEN, ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE; AND OCCUPANT(S)

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TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice:

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

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac, Centennial, CO 80112 Plaintiff(s): THE FAIRWAY 16 HEATHERRIDGE ASSOCIATION

Regarding: Lot 16, Block 8, Somerset Village Subdivision Filing No. 1, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Also known and numbered as: 1318 S. Quintero Way, Aurora, CO 80017

By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff

Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Case No.: 2016CV032647 DIVISION: 15 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Plaintiff: THE SOMERSET VILLAGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation v. Defendants: KARREE MOORE; COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPEMENT; THE OFFICE OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE Regarding: Lot 16, Block 8, Somerset Village Subdivision Filing No. 1, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Also known and numbered as: 1318 S. Quintero Way, Aurora, CO 80017 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 Sheriff's Office of

By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF: ORTEN CAVANAGH & HOLMES, LLC 1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202 Legal Notice No.: 59927 First Publication: February 1, 2018 Last Publication: March 1, 2018 Published In: Littleton Independent 4 West Dry Creek Circle Suite 100, Littleton, CO 80120

Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Court 7325 S. Potomac Street Englewood, Colorado 80112 Plaintiff: THE TIMBERS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION I, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation Defendant: VICTOR M. PACHECO aka VICTOR MANUEL PACHECO; RAYNA MENDEZ aka RAYNA R. PACHECO; FREMONT REORGANIZING CORPORATION, Colorado Authority Relinquished July 9, 2010 fka FREMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN COMPANY fka FREMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN; LITTON LOAN SERVICING LP; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; SU RYDEN, the Arapahoe County Public Trustee Attorneys for Plaintiff: Name: ALCOCK LAW GROUP, PC Tammy M. Alcock, Esq. Address: 19751 E Mainstreet, Suite 210 Parker, CO 80138 Phone No.: (303) 993-5400 Atty. Reg. #: 39816 Tammy@Alcocklawgroup.com Case Number: 2017CV32432 Division: 402

has been filed and obtain the case number. If the plaintiff files the case within this time, then you must respond as explained in this summons. If the plaintiff files more than 14 days after the date the summons was served on you, the case may be dismissed upon motion and you may be entitled to seek attorney’s fees from the plaintiff.

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Legal Notice No: 521075 First Publication: February 1, 2018 Last Publication: March 1, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent

City and County Public Notice CITY OF ENGlEWOOD NOTICE OF APPROVAl OF A BIll FOR AN ORDINANCE On the 5th day of February, 2018, the City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado, approved on first reading the following Council Bill: BY AUTHORITY COUNCIl BIll NO. 3 INTRODUCED BY COUNCIl MEMBER OlsON _______

2. WARNING: A valid summons may be issued by a lawyer and it need not contain a court case number, the signature of a court officer, or a court seal. The plaintiff has 14 days from the date this summons was served on you to file the case with the court. You are responsible for contacting the court to find out whether the case has been filed and obtain the case number. If the plaintiff files the case within this time, then you must respond as explained in this summons. If the plaintiff files more than 14 days after the date the summons was served on you, the case may be dismissed upon motion and you may be entitled to seek attorney’s fees from the plaintiff. Legal Notice No: 521075 First Publication: February 1, 2018 Last Publication: March 1, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent

BY ORDER OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR CITY OF SHERIDAN By: /s/ Randy Mourning Public Works Director Legal Notice No.: 521038 First Publication: February 1, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent Public Notice

1. Any person, co-partnership, association or corporation who has an unpaid claim against the said project for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claims.

Legal Notice No.: 521131 PUBLISHED: 2018 First Publication: February February 8,8,2018 ENGLEWOOD HERALD Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent

Public Notice CITY OF ENGlEWOOD NOTICE OF APPROVAl OF A BIll FOR AN ORDINANCE On the 5th day of February, 2018, the City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado, approved on first reading the following Council Bill:

BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE OF A VICTIM ASSISTANCE LAW ENFORCEMENT (VALE) GRANT FROM THE VICTIM ASSISTANCE LAW ENFORCEMENT BOARD OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

1. This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4, C.R.C.P., as amended. A copy of the Complaint must be served with this Summons. This form should not be used where service by publication is desired.

3. Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve the City of Sheridan from any and all liability for such claim.

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to file with the Clerk of this Court an answer or other response to the attached Complaint. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you within the State of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within 21 days after such service upon you. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you outside of the State of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after such service upon you. Your answer or counterclaim must be accompanied with the applicable filing fee.

/s/ Tammy Alcock Signature of Plaintiff’s Counsel ALCOCK LAW GROUP, PC 19751 E Mainstreet, Suite 210 Parker, CO 80138 (303) 993-5400

2. All such claims shall be filed with the City of Sheridan, Public Works Director, 4101 South Federal Boulevard, Sheridan CO 80110-5399, on or before the above-mentioned time and date of final settlement.

Notice is hereby given that at 9am on February 19, 2018, the City of Sheridan will make final settlement with Kraemer North American, LLC, in connection with payment for all services rendered, materials furnished, and for all labor performed in and for the following project – 2017 Roadway Reconstruction Project, Sheridan Bond Improvements Program, Sheridan, Colorado.

BY AUTHORITY COUNCIl BIll NO. 5 INTRODUCED BY COUNCIl MEMBER OlsON _______

Dated: October 23, 2017 Clerk of Court/Clerk

City and County

BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM THE STATE OF COLORADO, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE (OEDIT) TO FUND ADMINISTRATION ACTIVITIES FOR THE SOUTH METRO ENTERPRISE ZONE.

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT: FREMONT REORGANIZING CORPORATION, Colorado Authority Relinquished July 9, 2010 fka FREMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN COMPANY fka FREMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within the applicable time period, the Court may enter judgment by default against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice.

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ments Program, Sheridan, Colorado.

Copies of the aforesaid council bill are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, City of Englewood, Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado 80110 or it can be found at http://www.englewoodco.gov, Government, Legal/Public Notices. Legal Notice No.: 521132 8, 2018 PUBLISHED: February First Publication: February 8, 2018 ENGLEWOOD HERALD Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent

Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT Notice is hereby given that at 9am on February 19, 2018, the City of Sheridan will make final settlement with Kraemer North American, LLC, in connection with payment for all services rendered, materials furnished, and for all labor performed in and for the following project – The Bottoms Storm Drainage and Roadway Reconstruction Project, Sheridan Bond Improvements Program, Sheridan, Colorado. 1. Any person, co-partnership, association or corporation who has an unpaid claim against the said project for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claims.

NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT

3. Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve the City of Sheridan from any and all liability for such claim. BY ORDER OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR CITY OF SHERIDAN By: /s/ Randy Mourning Public Works Director Legal Notice No.: 521039 First Publication: February 1, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR SOUTH-EAST ENGLEWOOD WATER DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the South-East Englewood Water District of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available from Crystal Schenck, the Designated Election Official for the District, at Collins, Cockrel & Cole, P.C., 390 Union Boulevard, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80228-1551. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, March 2, 2018).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above address between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, May 1, 2018). All absentee ballots must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 7:00 p.m. on election day. SOUTH-EAST ENGLEWOOD WATER DISTRICT By: /s/ Crystal Schenck Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 521088 First Publication: February 8, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO BIDDERS

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City and County

Sealed Proposals in single, endorsed envelope, "Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District Construction of 6" Water Main Replacement On West Geddes Circle In Columbine Manor Subdivision", will be received at the office of the Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District, 8739 Coal Mine Road, Littleton, Colorado 80123, until 1:30 PM, Friday, February 16, 2018 , at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the presence of Bidders or their duly authorized representatives. Specifications and forms for preparing bids may be obtained at the office of ENS Consulting L.L.C., Consulting Engineers, 1200 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 100, Lakewood, Colorado 80232. A deposit of Twenty Dollars ($20.00) will be required for each set. This deposit will be returned on only one set of specifications to those submitting bids. Upon return of each set by anyone not submitting a general bid on or before the time set for opening of bids, Ten Dollars ($10.00) will be returned by the Engineer. No refund will be made on plans and specifications returned after the date and time set for opening of bids. All bids must be accompanied by a certified check payable to the Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District in an amount of at least ten percent (10%) of the Bid, drawn on a bank which is a member of the Federal Reserve System or a Bidder's Bond in like amount. The check or bond will be retained by the District as liquidated damages if the successful bidder refuses or fails to enter into a Contract and provide a Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bond in accordance with his bid when notified of the award. The extent of the work is approximately as follows: 1. Furnish and install 6" DR 18 C-900 PVC Pipe including squeegee bedding, 1,378 L.F. 2. Furnish and install 6" 0.25” wall thickness, Ductile Iron Pipe including 8 mil poly wrap and squeegee bedding, 46 L.F. 3. Furnish and install gate valves and boxes, 7 EA. 4. Furnish and install tie-ins to existing water main, 2 EA. 5. Furnish and install fire hydrants, 3 EA. 6. Transfer service taps, 34 EA. 7. Cut and replace trench asphalt (6" deep), 920 S.Y. 8. Miscellaneous work and material Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of fortyfive (45) days after the time fixed for closing them. The District reserves the right to waive irregularities, to waive technical defects accordingly as the best interest of the District may be served and may reject any and all bids. Completion of Construction shall NOT BE LATER THAN MAY 31, 2018. BY ORDER OF THE PLATTE CANYON WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT ATTEST: Pat Fitzgerald, Manager Legal Notice No.: 521085 First Publication: February 1, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR POLO RESERVE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Polo Reserve Metropolitan District of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

(NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF) §§ 1-13.5-501; 1-13.5-303, C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the eligible electors of the Southglenn Metropolitan District of the City of Centennial, Arapahoe County, Colorado (the “District”).

City and County

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on May 8, 2018, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, one (1) director will be elected to serve until the next regular special district election (May 2020), and two (2) directors will be elected to serve until the second regular special district election (May 2022). Eligible electors of the District(s) interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form from the Designated Election Official (“DEO”), located at 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 2000, Centennial, CO 80122, (303-858-1800) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is March 2, 2018. If the DEO determines a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is not sufficient, the form may be amended once prior to 5:00 p.m. on March 2, 2018. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit curing of an insufficient form after this date. An Affidavit of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate must be submitted to the office of the DEO by the close of business on March 5, 2018. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that information on obtaining an absentee ballot may be obtained from the DEO, and applications for an absentee ballot must be filed with the DEO no later than the close of business on May 1, 2018. SOUTHGLENN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 521095 First Publication: February 8, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE TOWN OF BOW MAR, COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Town of Bow Mar held a public hearing to consider the adoption of an ordinance amending the Town of Bow Mar Municipal Code, amending section 4-14 regarding the adoption of an annual budget. Said public hearing was held at a Regular Meeting scheduled for Monday, January 15, 2018 at 7:00 p.m., at Columbine Valley Town Hall, 2 Middlefield Road, Columbine Valley, CO 80123. A copy of said proposed amendment is on file for inspection at the office of the Town Clerk at 7995 E. Prentice Ave., Suite 103E, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the effective date of Ordinance No. 320 is 30 days following this publication. By Order of the Board of Trustees of The Town of Bow Mar, Colorado TOWN OF BOW MAR ORDINANCE NO. 320 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF BOW MAR AMENDING SECTION 4-14 OF THE BOW MAR MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ADOPTION OF AN ANNUAL BUDGET WHEREAS, the Town is required to adopt an annual budget by ordinance or resolution pursuant to the Local Government Budget Law of Colorado, C.R.S. § 29-1-101, et seq.; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees desires to amend Sections 4-14 of the Bow Mar Municipal Code to clarify that the annual budget may be adopted by resolution or ordinance. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF BOW MAR AS FOLLOWS:

Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available from Crystal Schenck, the Designated Election Official for the District, at Collins, Cockrel & Cole, PC, 390 Union Boulevard, Suite, 400, Denver, CO 80228-1551. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, March 2, 2018).

Section 1. Section 4-14 of the Bow Mar Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 2. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Board of Trustees hereby declares it would have passed this ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.

POLO RESERVE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Crystal Schenck Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 521089 First Publication: February 8, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF) §§ 1-13.5-501; 1-13.5-303, C.R.S.

Sec. 4-14. Adoption of budget. The budget for the following year shall be adopted by ordinance or resolution no later than December 14th 15 for the following of each year.

Section 3. The Board of Trustees hereby finds, determines and declares that this ordinance is necessary and proper for the health, safety and welfare of the Town and the inhabitants thereof. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED this 15th day of January 2018, in the Columbine Valley Town Hall, Columbine Valley, Colorado Legal Notice No.: 521097 First Publication: February 8, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the eligible electors of the Southglenn Metropolitan District of the City of Centennial, Arapahoe County, Colorado (the “District”).

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE TOWN OF BOW MAR, COLORADO

Acceptance Form from Donette B. Hunter, the Designated Election Official of the Greenwood South Metropolitan District, c/o Icenogle Seaver Pogue, P.C., 4725 S. Monaco Street, Suite 360, Denver, CO 80237, (303) 867-3001. The office of the Designated Election Official is open Monday through Friday (with the exception of holidays) from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

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Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE TOWN OF BOW MAR, COLORADO

City and County

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Town of Bow Mar held a public hearing to consider the adoption of an ordinance amending the Town of Bow Mar Municipal Code, amending sections 2-2 and 2-3 regarding elections. Said public hearing was held at a Regular Meeting scheduled for Monday, January 15, 2018 at 7:00 p.m., at Columbine Valley Town Hall, 2 Middlefield Road, Columbine Valley, CO 80123. A copy of said proposed amendment is on file for inspection at the office of the Town Clerk at 7995 E. Prentice Ave., Suite 103E, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the effective date of Ordinance No. 319 is 30 days following this publication. By Order of the Board of Trustees of The Town of Bow Mar, Colorado TOWN OF BOW MAR ORDINANCE NO. 319 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF BOW MAR AMENDING SECTIONS 2-2 AND 2-3 OF THE BOW MAR MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ELECTIONS WHEREAS, the state deadlines for filing of write-in candidate affidavits and cancellation of elections have changed; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees desires to amend Sections 2-2 and 2-3 of the Bow Mar Municipal Code to comport with state election law. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF BOW MAR AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 2-2 of the Bow Mar Municipal Code is hereby repealed and reenacted to read as follows: Sec. 2-2. Write-in candidate affidavit required. No write-in vote for any municipal office shall be counted unless an affidavit of intent has been filed with the Town Clerk by the person whose name is written in sixty-five (65) days prior to the date of the election indicating that such person desires the office and is qualified to assume the duties of that office if elected. Section 2. Section 2-3 of the Bow Mar Municipal Code is hereby repealed and reenacted to read as follows: Sec. 2-3. Election may be cancelled; when. If the only matter before the voters is the election of persons to office and if, at the close of business on the sixty-fourth day before the election, there are not more candidates than offices to be filled at such election, including write-in candidates filing affidavits of intent pursuant to Section 2-2 above, the Town Clerk, if instructed by resolution of the Board of Trustees either before or after such date, shall cancel the election and by resolution declare the candidates elected and upon such declaration the candidates shall be deemed elected. Notice of cancellation shall be published by the Town Clerk, if possible, in order to inform the electors, and notice of cancellation shall be posted at each polling place and in not less than one (1) other public place. Section 2. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Board of Trustees hereby declares it would have passed this ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid. Section 3. The Board of Trustees hereby finds, determines and declares that this ordinance is necessary and proper for the health, safety and welfare of the Town and the inhabitants thereof. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED this 15th day of January 2018, in the Columbine Valley Town Hall, Columbine Valley, Colorado. Legal Notice No.: 521096 First Publication: February 8, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT On or about February 16, 2018 the City of Englewood will make final payment to: Asphalt Coatings Company, Inc. P.O. Box 472918 Aurora, CO 80047 For construction of: Littleton/Englewood Wastewater Treatment Plant Farm Storage Pad Repair Project Any claims relating to this contract must be filed with Kathleen Rinkel, Director of Finance & Administrative Services, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado 80110-2373, (303) 762-2401, prior to February 16, 2018. Kathleen Rinkel Director of Finance & Administrative Services Legal Notice No.: 521103 First Publication: February 8, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Littleton Independent

City and County Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT On or about February 16, 2018 the City of Englewood will make final payment to: Magna IV Engineering Inc. 96 Inverness Drive East, Suite R Englewood, CO 80112 For construction of: Littleton/Englewood Wastewater Treatment Plant Plant-wide Electrical Preventative Maintenance Project ITB-16-002 Any claims relating to this contract must be filed with Kathleen Rinkel, Director of Finance & Administrative Services, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado 80110-2373, (303) 762-2401, prior to February 16, 2018. Kathleen Rinkel Director of Finance & Administrative Services City of Englewood, Colorado Legal Notice No.: 521102 First Publication: February 8, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Littleton Independent Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS §§ 1-4-912; 1-13.5-303; 1-13.5-305; 1-13.5-501; 1-13.5-1002; 32-1-905(2), C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the electors of Columbine Water and Sanitation District, of Arapahoe County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 8th day of May 2018, between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. At that time two (2) directors will be elected to serve a 4-year term and zero (0) directors will be elected to serve a 2-year term. Eligible electors of the Columbine Water and Sanitation District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form from Donette B. Hunter, the Designated Election Official of the Columbine Water and Sanitation District, c/o Icenogle Seaver Pogue, P.C., 4725 S. Monaco Street, Suite 360, Denver, CO 80237, (303) 8673001. The office of the Designated Election Official is open Monday through Friday (with the exception of holidays) from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. The deadline to submit Self-Nomination and Acceptance Forms to the Designated Election Official is not later than the normal close of business on the 67th day prior to the election, which date is Friday, March 2, 2018. If the Designated Election Official determines that a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form once, at any time, prior to 5:00 P.M. on Friday, March 2, 2018. Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on the 64th day before the election, which date is Monday, March 5, 2018. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee voters’ ballots are available in the office of the Designated Election Official, Icenogle Seaver Pogue, P.C., 4725 S. Monaco Street, Suite 360, Denver, CO 80237, (303) 8673001. An application for an absentee voter’s ballot shall be filed with the Designated Election Official no later than the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election, which date is Tuesday, May 1, 2018. COLUMBINE WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT By: /s/Donette B. Hunter, Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 521106 First Publication: February 8, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS §§ 1-4-912; 1-13.5-303; 1-13.5-305; 1-13.5-501; 1-13.5-1002; 32-1-905(2), C.R.S.

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The deadline to submit Self-Nomination and Acceptance Forms to the Designated Election Official is not later than the normal close of business on the 67th day prior to the election, which date is Friday, March 2, 2018. If the Designated Election Official determines that a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form once, at any time, prior to 5:00 P.M. on Friday, March 2, 2018. Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on the 64th day before the election, which date is Monday, March 5, 2018.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee voters’ ballots are available in the office of the Designated Election Official, Icenogle Seaver Pogue, P.C., 4725 S. Monaco Street, Suite 360, Denver, CO 80237, (303) 8673001. An application for an absentee voter’s ballot shall be filed with the Designated Election Official no later than the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election, which date is Tuesday, May 1, 2018. GREENWOOD SOUTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/Donette B. Hunter, Designated Election Official Publish On: February 8, 2018 Publish In: Littleton Independent Legal Notice No.: 521107 First Publication: February 8, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS §§ 1-4-912; 1-13.5-303; 1-13.5-305; 1-13.5-501; 1-13.5-1002; 32-1-905(2), C.R.S.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the electors of Orchard Valley Metropolitan District, of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 8th day of May 2018, between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. At that time three (3) directors will be elected to serve a 4-year term and zero (0) directors will be elected to serve a 2-year term.

Eligible electors of the Orchard Valley Metropolitan District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form from Donette B. Hunter, the Designated Election Official of the Orchard Valley Metropolitan District, c/o Icenogle Seaver Pogue, P.C., 4725 S. Monaco Street, Suite 360, Denver, CO 80237, (303) 867-3001. The office of the Designated Election Official is open Monday through Friday (with the exception of holidays) from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee voters’ ballots are available in the office of the Designated Election Official, Icenogle Seaver Pogue, P.C., 4725 S. Monaco Street, Suite 360, Denver, CO 80237, (303) 8673001. An application for an absentee voter’s ballot shall be filed with the Designated Election Official no later than the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election, which date is Tuesday, May 1, 2018. ORCHARD VALLEY METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/Donette B. Hunter, Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 521108 First Publication: February 8, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the electors of Greenwood South Metropolitan District, of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS CENTENNIAL DOWNS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 8th day of May 2018, between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. At that time two (2) directors will be elected to serve a 4-year term and zero (0) directors will be elected to serve a 2-year term.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Centennial Downs Metropolitan District (the “District”) of the City of Littleton, Arapahoe County, Colorado.

Eligible electors of the Greenwood South Metropolitan District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form from Donette B. Hunter, the Designated Election Official of the Greenwood South Metropolitan District, c/o Icenogle Seaver Pogue, P.C., 4725 S. Monaco Street, Suite 360, Denver, CO 80237, (303) 867-3001. The office of the Designated Election Official is open Monday through Friday (with the exception of holidays) from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. The deadline to submit Self-Nomination and Acceptance Forms to the Designated Election Official is not later than the normal close of business on the 67th day prior to the election, which

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on the 8th day of May, 2018. At that time, two (2) directors may be elected to serve 4-year terms. In order for an individual's name to appear on the ballot for the election, a self-nomination and acceptance form or letter must be filed with the designated election official of the District on or before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 2, 2018. If the designated election official determines that a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form at any time prior to the close of business on the day of the deadline. Affidavit of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by the close of business on Monday, March 5, 2018. Self-Nomination and Accept-

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tion official of the District on or before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 2, 2018. If the designated election official determines that a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form at any time prior to the close of business on the day of the deadline. Affidavit of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by the close of business on Monday, March 5, 2018. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms and Affidavit of Intent to be a WriteIn Candidate forms are available upon request from the designated election official, c/o Spencer Fane LLP, 1700 Lincoln Street, Suite 2000, Denver, Colorado 80203, telephone number 303-839-3778.

City and County

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that requests for an application for an absentee voter’s ballot may be made orally or in writing with the designated election official not later than the close of business on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at the address and telephone number listed above between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CENTENNIAL DOWNS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Courtney Linney, Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 521109 First Publication: February 8, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF) §1-13.5-501, 1-13.5-1102(3), 32-1-905(2), C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Willows Water District of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 8th day of May, 2018, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, 3 directors will be elected to serve 4year terms and 1 director will be elected to serve 2-year* terms. Eligible electors of the Willows Water District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO): Rebecca L Garland (Designated Election Official) 6930 S Holly Cir Centennial, CO 80112 303-770-8625

The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business on Friday March 2, 2018. Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by the close of business on Monday, March 5, 2018 (the sixty-fourth day before the election).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the designated election official no later than the close of business on Tuesday preceding the election May 1, 2018. Becky Garland Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 521118 First Publication: February 8, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Littleton Independent Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR SHERIDAN SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 1 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Sheridan Sanitation District No. 1 of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, three (3) directors will be elected to serve a four-year term and two (2) directors will be elected to serve a two-year term. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available from Sarah H. Luetjen, the Designated Election Official for the District, at 390 Union Boulevard, Suite 400, Lakewood, Colorado 80228. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, March 2, 2018).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above address between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, May 1, 2018). All absentee ballots must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 7:00 p.m. on election day. SHERIDAN SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 1 By: /s/ Sarah H. Luetjen Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 521125 First Publication: February 8, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Cherry Hills Heights Water and Sanitation District of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

City and County Public Notice NOTICE OF HEARING PETITIONS FOR INCLUSION OF REAL PROPERTY VALLEY SANITATION DISTRICT ARAPAHOE AND DENVER COUNTIES, COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Petitions for Inclusion of Real Property have been filed with the Board of Directors of the Valley Sanitation District (“District”). The Board of Directors will hear the Petitions at an open public meeting to be held during a regular meeting of the District’s Board of Directors which will convene at the hour of 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at the Centennial Lutheran Church, 3595 W. Belleview Avenue, Englewood, Colorado. The Petitioners names and addresses are as follows: Petitioner’s Name Petitioner’s Mailing Address Ride The West LLC 4690 S. Yates Street Denver, Colorado 80236 2717 West Belleview Development LLC c/o Armstrong Capital Development, LLC 4643 South Ulster Street, Suite 240 Denver, Colorado 80237 2727 West Belleview Development LLC c/o Armstrong Capital Development, LLC 4643 South Ulster Street, Suite 240 Denver, Colorado 80237 The real properties, which are the subject of the Petitions, are legally described as follows: Legal Description - Ride The West LLC LOT 1, KLOPPENBERG MINOR SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as 4040 South Clay Street, Sheridan, Colorado 80110. Legal Description 2717 West Belleview Development LLC PARCEL 1: LOT 3, BLOCK 1, CENTENNIAL’S PRIDE, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO, EXCEPT THAT PORTION CONVEYED TO THE CITY OF LITTLETON IN DEED RECORDED NOVEMBER 10, 1986, IN BOOK 4949 AT PAGE 636. Also known by street address as 2717 West Belleview Avenue, Littleton, Colorado 80123. Legal Description 2727 West Belleview Development LLC PARCEL 2: THE SOUTH 165 FEET OF THE WEST 200 FEET OF THE EAST ½ OF THE SOUTHWEST ¼ OF THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, EXCEPT THE SOUTH 40 FEET THEREOF. NOW KNOWN AS LOT 1, BLOCK 1, CENTENNIAL’S PRIDE FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. PARCEL 3: LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 1, CENTENNIAL’S PRIDE FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. PARCEL 4: LOT 1, BLOCK 1, CENTENNIAL’S PRIDE AND LOT 3, BLOCK 1, CENTENNIAL’S PRIDE FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN to all interested parties who may object to the inclusion of the above described real properties to appear at said time and place and show cause in writing, if any, why the Petitions should not be granted. The failure of any municipality or county which may be able to provide service to the real property herein described or any person in the District to file a written objection to the Petitions shall be taken as assent to inclusion of the above described real properties. By Order of the Board of Directors of the Valley Sanitation District. Dated this 31ST day of January, 2018. VALLEY SANITATION DISTRICT By: /s/ Mary Alice Ledbetter, Secretary Legal Notice No.: 521110 First Publication: February 8, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR CHERRY HILLS HEIGHTS WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Cherry Hills Heights Water and Sanitation District of Arapahoe County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two (2) directors will be elected to serve a four-year term and two (2) directors will be elected to serve a two-year term.

City and County

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two (2) directors will be elected to serve a four-year term and two (2) directors will be elected to serve a two-year term. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available from Peggy Rupp, the Designated Election Official for the District, at Collins Cockrel & Cole, P.C., 390 Union Boulevard, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80228 (phone 303-9861551). Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, March 2, 2018). NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above address between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, May 1, 2018). All absentee ballots must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 7:00 p.m. on election day. CHERRY HILLS HEIGHTS WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT By: /s/ Peggy Rupp Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 521126 First Publication: February 8, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent Public Notice A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF) §1-13.5-501, 1-13.5-1102(3), 32-1-905(2), C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Inverness Water and Sanitation District of Arapahoe and Douglas Counties, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two (2) directors will be elected to serve four-year terms and one (1) director will be elected to serve a two-year term. Eligible electors of the Inverness Water and Sanitation District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO): Laurie Tatlock 188 Inverness Drive West, Suite 150 Englewood, CO 80112 laurie@mulhernmre.com 303-649-9857 The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form is close of business on Friday, March 2, 2018. (Not less than 67 days prior to the election). If the DEO determines that a SelfNomination and Acceptance form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form once, at any time, prior to 3:00 p.m. on the day of the deadline. Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by the close of business on Monday, March 5, 2018 (the sixty-fourth day before the election). NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the designated election official no later than the close of business on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. By: /s/ Laurie Tatlock Legal Notice No.: 521127 First Publication: February 8, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF) §1-13.5-501, 1-13.5-1102(3), 32-1-905(2), C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Inverness Metropolitan Improvement District of Arapahoe and Douglas Counties, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two (2) directors will be elected to serve four-year terms and one (1) director will be elected to a serve two-year term. Eligible electors of the Inverness Metropolitan Improvement District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO): Laurie Tatlock 188 Inverness Drive West, Suite 150 Englewood, CO 80112 laurie@mulhernmre.com 303-649-9857 The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form is close of business on Friday, March 2, 2018. (Not less than 67 days prior to the election). If the DEO determines that a SelfNomination and Acceptance form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form once, at any time, prior to 3:00 p.m. on the day of the deadline.

The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form is close of business on Friday, March 2, 2018. (Not less than 67 days prior to the election). If the DEO determines that a SelfNomination and Acceptance form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form once, at any time, prior to 3:00 p.m. on the day of the deadline.

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Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by the close of business on Monday, March 5, 2018 (the sixty-fourth day before the election). NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the designated election official no later than the close of business on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. By: /s/ Laurie Tatlock Legal Notice No.: 521128 First Publication: February 8, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF) §1-13.5-501, 1-13.5-1102(3), 32-1-905(2), C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Southgate at Centennial Metropolitan District of Arapahoe County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, three (3) directors will be elected to serve four-year terms. Eligible electors of the Southgate at Centennial Metropolitan District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO): Laurie Tatlock 188 Inverness Drive West, Suite 150 Englewood, CO 80112 laurie@mulhernmre.com 303-649-9857 The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form is close of business on Friday, March 2, 2018 (no later than 67 days prior to the election). If the DEO determines that a SelfNomination and Acceptance form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form until 5:00 p.m. on the day of the deadline. Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the DEO by the close of business on Monday, March 5, 2018 (the sixty-fourth day before the election). NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the DEO no later than the close of business on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. By: /s/ Laurie Tatlock Legal Notice No.: 521129 First Publication: February 8, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR NORMANDY ESTATES METROPOLITAN RECREATION DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Normandy Estates Metropolitan Recreation District of Jefferson and Arapahoe Counties, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two (2) directors will be elected to serve a four-year term and one (1) director will be elected to serve a two-year term. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available from Micki L. Mills, the Designated Election Official for the District, at 390 Union Boulevard, Suite 400, Lakewood, Colorado, 80228. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, March 2, 2018). NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above address during normal business hours, and until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, May 1, 2018). All absentee ballots must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 7:00 p.m. on election day. NORMANDY ESTATES METROPOLITAN RECREATION DISTRICT By /s/ Micki L. Mills Designated Election Official Legal Notice No: 521116 First Publication: February 8, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Bowles Metropolitan District of the City and County of Denver and the County of Jefferson, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 1-13.5-501, C.R.S., that an election will be held on May 8, 2018, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time Two (2) Directors will be elected to serve 2-year terms.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance Forms are available and can be obtained from Chuck Reid, the Designated Election Official for the Bowles Metropolitan District, c/o Chuck Reid at CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 500, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111, (303) 779-4525. The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form or letter is to be submitted to the Designated Election Official no later than the close of business on March 2, 2018, sixty-seven (67) days prior to the regular election. A Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time prior to 3:00 p.m. on March 2, 2018. Affidavits of Intent to be a WriteIn Candidate must be submitted to the Designated Election Official by the close of business on March 5, 2017, sixty-four (64) days prior to the regular election.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, pursuant to Section 1-13.5-1002, C.R.S., that applications for and return of absentee voters’ ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District, c/o Chuck Reid at CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 500, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, May 1, 2017). BOWLES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Chuck Reid Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 521135 First Publication: February 8, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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