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SUMMER STATE OF MIND

HELPING KIDS GROW

Gardens’ goal is to bring food, serenity for Options students P5

‘HORRIBLE ANOMALY’

Police chief says recent attack on a local trail is not part of a trend P3

HERE TO STAY

Emery Law, 3, feels the groove during the Littleton Museum’s final summer concert for the year on Aug. 1. For more photos, turn to page 7. DAVID GILBERT

The Denver metro area’s independent bookstores offer culture, chance to find out-of-print texts P14

THE BOTTOM LINE PERIODICAL

“If we just allow it in small areas, you’ll end up with most of the (short-term) rentals in that part of town, and then you’ve changed the dynamic of that neighborhood.” Karina Elrod, city councilmember | Page 10 INSIDE

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Roxborough State Park named Gold Standard Site Leave No Trace center honors facility for promoting outdoor ethics STAFF REPORT

Roxborough State Park in Douglas County has been recognized as a Gold Standard Site by the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. The park is the newest public land recreation area and the first in Colorado to receive the designation, according to a Colorado State Parks news release. Gold Standard Site designations are awarded to public recreation lands that exemplify successful “Leave No Trace” ethics and showcase strong organizational commitment to the promotion of

outdoor skills, ethics and stewardship to help preserve and protect the natural landscape for generations to come, the news release says. “Roxborough State Park is very honored to receive the Gold Standard Site designation, the first park in Colorado to be awarded this status,” Roxborough State Park Manager Ben Vinci said in the news release. “Our amazing volunteers have always embraced the Leave No Trace principles as part of their outdoor ethic and have worked tirelessly to educate our visitors and to promote these important skills and ethics throughout the park.” The designation is part of the Boulder-based center’s Leave No Trace in Every Park initiative, recognizing outdoor spaces that demonstrate the highest standard of practicing and promoting Leave No Trace ethics.

The Friends of Roxborough originally worked with park staff on a goal of reaching Gold Standard Site designation by 2021. Receiving the designation three years ahead of the goal demonstrates how effective the efforts have been, and how receptive park visitors are to learning and maintaining a strong outdoor ethic, the release said. Roxborough State Park will now act as a model for other public lands, specifically other Colorado state parks, to emulate. Roxborough State Park underwent a rigorous planning and implementation process to be named a Gold Standard Site and was ultimately selected based on a combination of the following criteria: • A history of successfully implementing Leave No Trace Outdoor skills and ethics into management,

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Battle of Bulge veteran moved to be near Colorado mountains

Minnesota farm boy turned soldier I was born and raised in Minnesota, on a dairy farm. The Depression didn’t bother us much, because we raised so much of our own food. People in town had it tough, though. It seemed like I saw everyone in town in the souplines. I was drafted by the Army in 1944, for World War II. At ﬁrst they weren’t taking farm boys, but by then they were so desperate for men that my number came up. I went to Camp Roberts, California, then they shipped us to the East Coast and put us on destroyers for France. We landed in Marseilles, France, which was beautiful, but they sent us right to the front lines.

Kenneth Hegg was one of the few survivors of his regiment in the Battle of the Bulge in 1944-1945. He turned 100 in July. DAVID GILBERT last big offensive. I was 27 years old at the time. Only a few of our regiment survived. We went out and were bringing back the dead by the truckload. They were everywhere. We stacked bodies seven or eight high. I had never been so cold — some men died from the cold. After we beat the Nazis, they didn’t ship us to the Pacific. So many of our unit was killed they didn’t even bother to reorganize us.

‘Keep plugging ahead’ I’m lucky to be alive. I’m happy to turn 100. My stepdaughter Pam organized a big party, and she arranged for people to send me cards from around the country. If I’ve got any advice for the younger generation, it’s to keep plugging ahead, but don’t forget to stop and smell the roses. If you have suggestions for My Name Is, please contact David Gilbert at dgilbert@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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The Battle of the Bulge I was a lieutenant colonel in the Battle of the Bulge, Germany’s

Back home After the war, I got a degree in dairy sciences on the GI Bill, but I never ended up going back to the farm. I was done with that life. I married a girl from high school, and we went out to California and I sold cars — there was so much pent-up demand after the war that they just flew off the lot. My wife passed away, then I married again and she’s gone too now. After that I came out to Colorado, because I liked being near the mountains. I’ve got a son and three daughters. Now I’m married to Nanette, and she takes good care of me.

Arapahoe County lifts burning ban STAFF REPORT

The Arapahoe County Sheriff ’s Ofﬁce has rescinded the open-burning ban that had been in effect in unincorporated Arapahoe County, the City of Centennial, and the towns of Deer Trail and Foxfield. Recent moisture has lowered wildfire potential, the sheriff ’s office said in a news release. Although the ban has been lifted, the sheriff ’s office still cautions residents as they resume using open-flame fires. Grasses and other fuels can dry out quickly and pose a threat to rapid fire spread, the sheriff ’s office said in the release. Refrain from buring during windy conditions and have a readily available water supply, the release said. Those considering open burns should also check with their local fire department for district specific permits related to burning, the release said.

CORRECTION Last week’s article “Littleton immigrant center offers American dream” incorrectly stated the center’s full name, which is the Littleton Immigrant Resources Center.

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programming, outreach and education efforts at the site. • Staff formally trained in Leave No Trace. • Leave No Trace signage throughout trailheads, visitor centers and campgrounds as well as Leave No Trace language and messaging included in pamphlets, maps and other distributed materials for visitors. • Leave No Trace interpretative programs including ranger talks, campfire events and trail outings for visitors. For more information on Leave No Trace in Every Park initiative and the Leave No Trace Gold Standard Site program visit www.lnt.org. To learn more about Roxborough State Park and its partnership with Leave No Trace, visit cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/Roxborough/.

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Trail safe despite attack, say police and park officials an area north of West Mineral Avenue near Breckenridge Brewery, according to an arrest affidavit. The suspect, Johnny DeWayne Harris, 48, is accused of sexually assaulting Ursini and tying her up. Ursini was able to escape, and a passerby apprehended and held Harris until police arrived. Harris faces seven felony counts in the attack, including kidnapping, assault and sexual assault. Harris also faces numerHarris ous charges in a pair of attacks in Denver in March, police say. Harris previously served prison time for sexually assaulting a teenager in Texas. Harris’ next court hearing is set for Aug. 13 on the Denver charges. Ursini’s account of the attack, posted to social media the next day, has gone viral, with more than 200,000 shares as of Aug. 3. Her story has made headlines

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Littleton’s Mary Carter Greenway is a safe place to be despite a shocking daylight attack that led to the capture of a man suspected of several sexual assaults, Littleton police and South Suburban Parks and Recreation said. “We just don’t see that many crimes on that path,” said Littleton Police Chief Doug Stephens. “There’s not much criminal activity, and it’s certainly not increasing. This crime was a horrible anomaly.” Vanessa Ursini, 29, was walking her dog along the trail that follows the South Stephens Platte River through Littleton on July 25 when a man threw a rope around her neck and dragged her into the woods near Reynolds Landing,

around the world. A GoFundMe page on her behalf has raised nearly $40,000. Ursini declined an interview through a publicist handling her media inquiries. Ursini “did everything right” leading up to the attack, Stephens said. “She was aware of her surroundings. She had her big dog with her. She was walking in broad daylight on a heavily populated trail through a major metro area. It just didn’t matter to this person — they were a predator, and they were going to do this regardless. This could’ve happened to anyone.” Stephens said no officers are currently assigned to patrol the path on a regular basis, though officers have the option to do so when they’re not responding to other calls. “We’re just too short-staffed to have somebody out there all the time,” Stephens said. “What I envision when we’re more fully staffed is to have officers on bikes and our ATV more

regularly.” Stephens said officers will sometimes drive police cruisers down the trail. Primarily, Stephens said, observation on the trail is up to citizens and South Suburban Parks and Recreation District rangers. South Suburban has five rangers who patrol outdoor areas across the entire district from Sheridan to Lone Tree, said Andrew Jennings, South Suburban parks and open space director. He said two seasonal bike rangers patrol the Platte trail in the summer. The rangers don’t have arrest powers, Jennings said, and their training says not to pursue crime suspects. “More than anything, they’re there to provide information to the public,” Jennings said. “We try to leave enforcement up to the police.” Jennings said the rangers have not reported increased criminal activity in the area.

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Officers stop protesters from blocking ICE lot Reacting to family separation, group wants to ‘abolish’ immigration agency

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Hanna Khavafipour, a 29-year-old protester from Denver, initially refuses to move at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Denver Field Office at 12445 E. Caley Ave. in Centennial Aug. 2. Deputies and SWAT personnel from the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office walked the crowd away from some protesters who formed blockades at entrances to the parking lot. ELLIS ARNOLD to provide identification, Brooks said. That protester was taken to the Arapahoe County jail and was to be transported to a U.S. marshal’s office, she added. All eight protesters were released, a spokeswoman with the protest said about noon Aug. 3 in a news

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Protesters stood vastly outnumbered by local deputies, SWAT officers and federal police in front of the local office of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Centennial Aug. 2, yelling messages on a megaphone, singing songs and in some cases getting in officers’ unmoving faces while blocking the ICE parking lot. The crowd protested the separation of children from migrant families at the U.S.-Mexico border in recent months, a federal practice that was later reversed, though hundreds of children remain separated from parents who were deported while their children were detained. Eight protesters who used material to bond their arms in a blockade of two entrances to the parking lot were detained by Arapahoe County Sheriff ’s Office deputies and federal police. Seven received federal citations and were released at the scene, according to Julie Brooks, spokeswoman for the sheriff ’s office. One was arrested after refusing

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After President Donald Trump’s administration announced a “zero-tolerance” policy in April to prosecute as many border-crossing offenses as possible, children were separated from families on a wide scale during the detention process for migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. The administration reversed course to an extent with an executive order June 20 that aimed to detain and hold migrant families together. A federal judge in San Diego ordered the government to reunite all the families by the end of July 26, the Associated Press reported. The federal government was directed to reunify more than 2,500 children, and the Trump administration said July 26 that more than 1,800 children separated at the U.S.-Mexico border have been reunited with parents and sponsors, but hundreds remained apart, the AP reported. A person’s first offense of illegal entry into the U.S. is a misdemeanor, but previous administrations have made exceptions, such as for parents traveling with minor children, according to The New York Times — though President Barack Obama’s administration detained adults and children together before a court ruling limited the amount of time children could be held in immigration detention. After, an exception was effectively made for parents and children to be released while they await court proceedings. back by an officer. One of the protesters later detained reportedly sustained a minor injury that was treated at the scene, Brooks said. No protesters aside from those in the blockades were detained, cited or arrested, Brooks said. Protesters stood amid signs opposed to the Trump administration’s practice — later reversed — of separating hildren from parents on a wide scale at the U.S.-Mexico border in the detention process for migrants. About 150 protesters were in the crowd in the morning and early afternoon, said Jenn Piper, who identified herself as a “press liaison” for the protest. By midafternoon, the number of protesters dwindled to about 40. Escalating scene That morning, protesters marched in a circle near the parking-lot entrances, Piper said. The arm-link blockades began around 11 a.m., and Homeland Security police arrived about an hour before that, Piper said. Multiple times in the afternoon, federal police read legal warnings on a loudspeaker, including that “federal fines and/or arrests can occur” for blocking entry or exit to the parking area. At 4 p.m., federal police handed out legal notices to protesters that said those who obstruct parking lots will be subject to arrest. A 10-minute warning to disperse at about 4:20 p.m. came and went, and after the police presence grew, officers used a tool to remove the material bonding the protesters in the blockades, which Piper said was similar to “PVC pipe.” SEE ICE, P29

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Serenity soon: Options school adding peaceful gardens Tranquility, vegetables to grow outside alternative school BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Kerry Nixon wants to help kids grow. Nixon, a science teacher at the Options Secondary Program school, is hard at work on a pair of gardens at the school: one where students will grow vegetables for the school’s kitchen, and another where she hopes students will grow emotionally by developing healthy skills to cope with stress. “I call them the tranquility and serenity gardens,” Nixon said, standing amidst a throng of volunteers spreading soil and assembling raised beds. The serenity garden is intended to be a place where stressed-out students can come to cool down, Nixon said. Its centerpiece is a large “labyrinth” path, designed to be walked slowly and meditatively to its center. Surrounding the labyrinth, Nixon plans a handbuilt waterfall, a memorial garden to remember students who have died, and eventually an outdoor classroom with picnic

tables and pergolas. “Students often ask to go outside and just walk around the running track, but we can’t see them from inside the school when they go there,” Nixon said. “Walking the labyrinth, or just sitting in the garden, we can keep our eye on them.” Nixon said the serenity garden dovetails with Options’ goal of supporting student mental health. “Students come here because they weren’t thriving at their regular school, for a variety of reasons,” Nixon said. “Mental health has been a huge focus of ours — when students come here, they take a mindfulness course, and we have a mindfulness room for them to cool down in. This garden helps augment that.” The garden project’s other component, the veggie garden, will go a long way toward improving the quality of school lunches, Nixon said. “The kids really want healthy food for lunch,” Nixon said. “We finally got a salad bar, but it’s mostly iceberg lettuce and stuff. We said: Why can’t we just grow our own?” The tranquility garden will include a greenhouse to grow vegetables year-round, she said. Nixon conceived the project after finding out that the school had received a $20,000 grant

as part of a district-wide bond package passed several years ago. But much of the materials and labor are coming from what she called unexpected sources: employees of four Lowe’s home improvement stores are donating materials and labor to the project as part of a company initiative to assist with community projects. “It’s a way for us to reach out,” said Jason Cottle, a Lowe’s manager helping with the project. “Sometimes we work with schools, sometimes it’s substance abuse centers, sometimes it’s projects for the homeless. We like giving back.” Nixon received another major break from O’Toole’s Garden Center, which is donating all of the project’s shrubs and plants. Others contributed, too: Santa Fe Sand & Gravel gave a price break on mulch and soil, and King Soopers and Costco donated gift cards. The project is a great opportunity for students, said Options student Sarah Buckingham, soon to be a senior. “So many kids here feel so restrained and can’t do work because they can’t focus in a classroom,” Buckingham said. “Even if we just come out and hang out outside, it’s more open to opportunity than being forced into a tiny dark room.”

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Options Secondary Program principal Greg Sumlin spreads gravel in the school’s new “serenity garden” while science teacher Kerry Nixon supervises. “A garden like this dovetails with who we are as a school,” Sumlin said. “We’re all about trying different things.” DAVID GILBERT

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Signatures being checked for school funding measure Initiative 93 could boost resources for education if it makes ballot

WHAT IT MEANS FOR TAXES The Great Schools, Thriving Communities ballot initiative seeks to increase state education funding by creating a quality public education fund financed through higher taxes on incomes above $150,000 and on “C” corporations.

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Coloradans looking to bolster education funding throughout the state may be one step closer to their goal, as the Great Schools, Thriving Communities campaign turned in more than 170,000 signatures to the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office on July 11. The signatures provide support for placing Initiative 93 on the November ballot. The initiative would LOCAL IMPACT raise $1.6 billion for public education, mostly by School district / an increase to Reduction in 2018the income tax 19 state funding of those makcompared to 2009ing more than 10 / Possible “Great $150,000 a year Schools, Thriving and for “C” Communities” corporations — funding any corporations that are taxed Cherry Creek / -$40.6 separately from million / $90.3 their owners — million getting Colorado closer to the Denver / -$70.3 milnational average lion / $162.8 million in terms of education funding. Douglas County / Currently the -48.6 million / state gives about $102.4 million $5 billion to school districts. Elizabeth / -$1.8 million / $3.9 million For the past six months, volunEnglewood / -2.1 milteers throughout lion / $4.8 million the state set out to collect 98,492 Littleton / -$10.9 milvalid signatures lion / $23.1 million in support of the ballot initiative. The number turned in exceeds that goal and the Secretary of State’s Office has 30 days to verify the signatures’ validity. The office must also verify that enough valid signatures came from each state Senate district — about 3,000 minimum from each of the 35 districts. “I am overly excited and so proud of all those people that have stepped up and done outstanding work,” said Donald Anderson, of Fort Collins. Anderson and Boulder resident Martha Olson are the proponents on the citizen document. “I think the other thing in addition to the excitement of getting this far is to emphasis how crucial this is to Colorado schools,” Olson added. “The funding was cut in the recession and never recovered. This is the time.” The Great Schools, Thriving Communities campaign is made up of a coalition of education-connected organizations working to advance better and more equitable funding of public schools through a ballot initiative in 2018. Great Schools, Thriving Communities is based on three principles: Every student needs the opportunity to reach

their full potential and to participate meaningfully in the civic and economic life of the community; the Colorado way of life should be about every student having the chance to succeed regardless of their zip code or their learning needs; and a strong economy requires quality public education as it develops a quality workforce that will drive a vibrant Colorado economy for decades to come. The new funding is aimed at making up for millions of dollars in lost funding over the past decade. The initiative Olson and Anderson found their path as education activists in different ways. Anderson, a stay-at-home dad, was volunteering at schools and got involved in the State Advisory Council for Parent Involvement in Education — which gave him a broader view of education in Colorado. “I’m very passionate about kids having the opportunities out there to be the best that they can be,” Anderson said. “I got started looking at the student view and the opportunities missed in Colorado.” For Olson, a former teacher and administrator, concerns about schools going to four days a week and the lack of ability to provide free full-day kindergarten made her take action. “Looking at youngest children, all the research says the sooner they can get into a rich learning environment the better,” Olson said. “If we want to close learning gaps we need to start young. And we don’t even provide a free kindergarten. We are handicapping a whole generation of young people. Sometimes I get worried that we don’t even know what we are doing by not funding our schools.” The initiative would address these shortfalls by providing an additional $1,000 per child to each school district; providing for full-day kindergarten and increasing the amount of revenue going to early childhood education funding; expanding the definition of “at-risk” students to count free and reduced lunch kids; and increasing the amount of funds passing from the state to local districts for English-language learners, special education, and gifted and talented students. “Our initiative is about trying to solve a statewide funding issues to make sure all students are able to benefit,” said Susan Meek, a Douglas

County resident and communications director for Great Education Colorado, a grassroots activism group aimed at stimulating wise investment in Colorado’s public schools, colleges, and universities. One way this initiative does that is by allowing each school district to determine how to spend the extra dollars in a way that benefits their community. For Bret Miles, who works with 12 school districts in the northeast corner of the state, this means looking at courses that have been cut, increased class sizes and decreased personnel due to decreased funding over the years. With districts ranging from 120 students in K-12 to 750 students throughout a district, the northeast corner is home to some of the smallest districts in the state. “Right away with this passing, each district will get to have a conversation about what we get to restore,” Miles said. “I think that’s really the beauty of this initiative. Each district gets to come up wth their own solution. Each community can sit down and say what is our need, our priority as a school district.” Miles said one area extra funds will go toward is increased salary for educators. “It’s no question,” he said. “In our neck of the woods we have such a tough time competing with the metro area with salaries. So that’s good for our teachers, prospective teachers, and the community, because instead of our teachers renting the tiniest house in town, they can buy.” But those in opposition to the initiative have doubts that the money collected from taxpayers will benefit students. “There’s also absolutely no evidence that this will improve Colorado schools,” said Linda Gorman, an economist with the Independence Institute, a libertarian think tank based in Denver. “All this money goes into an education slush fund and can be used for any purpose … There’s no guarantee that any of this money will be used to help the average students out.” In Jefferson County Public Schools, the second largest school district in the state and home to 86,000 students, the initiative would mean an additional $134.4 million a year for the district. This year Jeffco recived $353 million in state revenue. Superintendent Jason Glass said a portion of that

Increases This means increasing income tax rates incrementally for individuals, trusts and estates using four tax brackets starting at a 0.37 percentage-point increase for incomes above $150,000 and increasing to 3.62 added percentage points for income above $500,000. There will also be an increase for the corporate income tax rate by 1.37 percentage points. Decreases For purposes of school district property taxes, this would reduce the current residential assessment rate of 7.2 to 7 percent and the current nonresidential assessment rate of 29-24 percent.

would be designated toward salaries to attract and retain quality teachers. Glass said the district would also likely look at increased counseling services and programming that focuses on career and college readiness. Getting to the ballot But the road to the ballot has been more difficult than past initiatives. Amendment 71, which passed in 2016, calls for ballot initiatives in Colorado to turn in valid signatures representing 2 percent of voters from each of the 35 Colorado Senate districts. Initiative 93 is the first to attempt this higher standard. “It was called Raise the Bar, and it did,” said Lisa Weil, executive director of Great Education Colorado. “It increases the cost in time and funding significantly when you have to make sure you have valid signatures in very specific areas.” But Weil said there was an energy around the state that kept the momentum going. “It’s breathtaking how people stepped up,” Weil said. “Without the energy and commitment of people all around the state, it would have been impossible.” One Amendment 71 volunteer is Cathy Kipp, who serves on the school board in Fort Collins. Kipp personally collected more than 4,000 signatures in her area and in the Western Slope. “Funding is such a challenge,” Kipp said. “This actually gets something done. This makes change. To me, it’s incredibly important because everyone wants good schools, but nobody wants to pay for it.” The initiative also gained momentum in April when educators throughout the state and the nation were rallying at the Capitol for more funding. “That was very energizing — teachers willing to speak up and talk about the issues,” Anderson said. “All that gives me joy, but I’m also looking ahead and November is a ways away.”

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Good vibes at last summer concert of the year

Pan Jumbies, a Caribbean steel pan band, got things shaking at the Littleton Museum’s last summer concert of the year.

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Littleton Museum’s music on the lawn over until 2019 BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

he days are a smidge shorter, the cicadas are buzzing and the stores are full of back-to-school sales. Aug. 1 was another harbinger of the slow fade of summer when the Littleton Museum held its final summer concert for the year. Pan Jumbies, a local Caribbean steel pan band, banged out the rhythm of the islands on a cooler evening than most, as the

sun set blood-red thanks to smoke from wildfires hundreds of miles distant. The concert fell on Colorado Day, the 142nd anniversary of Colorado’s statehood. The museum’s concerts are part and parcel with summertime, said Renee Law, who spent much of the concert dancing with her 3-year-old daughter Emery. “Emery can run around in the grass, and I can chill out,” Law said. “The music’s relaxing and the vibes are good. We’ll be back next year.”

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Craft beer from more than 35 Colorado breweries will highlight the annual Brews and Views beer festival Sept. 1 at Hudson Gardens and Event Center in Littleton. Beer enthusiasts will enjoy the views encompassing 30 acres of natural open spaces at Hudson Gardens

while browsing the food truck and vendor booths. Tickets are now on sale at www. altitudetickets.com, and a number of levels offered. Tasting level tickets cost $25 in advance and $30 at the door (if available). Beer buff tickets cost $35 and include early entry at 1:30 p.m. Must be

purchased in advance. Connoisseur level tickets cost $55 and include early entry at 1 p.m., a Brews and Views T-shirt, a commemorative glass, snacks and a private lounge area. Must be purchased in advance. Designated driver tickets cost $5 and proceeds from these tickets benefit the Humane Society of the South

Platte Valley, which offers shelter, care, and compassion for lost, stray and unwanted animals until they are redeemed by their families or adopted into a new home. Brews & Views is a 21-plus event only. Hudson Gardens is at 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive in Littleton. Learn more at www.hudsongardens.org.

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Metro district board votes down proposal for ice rink Board members are looking at other options BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Highlands Ranch Metro District Board of Directors rejected a proposal to pay $10 million to South Suburban Parks and Recreation for an ice rink at its new facility. “The benefits to Highlands Ranch were not there for our citizens,” said Vicky Starkey, vice chair of the board. Board members voted 6-1 against the proposal at a study session on July 24 at the metro district’s building, 62 Plaza Drive. Member Allen Dreher voted to approve the ice rink, emphasizing the need for such an amenity in the community. “I was very disappointed,” Dreher said. “It was a program that would have allowed more ice time for high school hockey teams, youth hockey and adults.” The vote also disappointed Kevin Insana, varsity hockey coach for

Mountain Vista High School, whose team of about 50 includes players from Highlands Ranch and ThunderRidge high schools. They practice two times a week at 8:50 p.m. and once a week at 6 a.m. at South Suburban Ice Arena in Centennial. The schedule can be tough for parents who drive their players to and from practice, Insana said. “The hockey population has been growing ever since the Avalanche showed up in 1995,” Insana said of Colorado’s professional hockey team. “The need for ice was there. We could have really used it.” South Suburban officials declined to comment on metro district’s decision. South Suburban plans to repurpose its existing 50-year-old facility north of the Streets at SouthGlenn, at 6631 S University Blvd., and build a $50 million facility at Holly and County Line Road in unincorporated Douglas County. The new site, which can hold a 200,000-square-foot facility, will have two ice rinks, a field house with two synthetic turf fields, gymnasium and administrative offices, accord-

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beneficial to have that ice,” he said of the third sheet in question. At the July 24 study session, board members were asked to create a list of options that the money set aside for the ice rink could potentially fund. The list included a senior center; improvements to Fly’n B Park, a fishing pond that sits northeast of Windcrest Community; improvements to the historic park surrounding the Highlands Ranch Mansion; and a fence replacement program for the 42 miles of fence maintained by the metro district. Resident Jim Lestig was pleased with the board’s decision. A member of the Highlands Ranch Senior Club for eight years, he would rather see the money go towards a senior center. If he lived in South Suburban’s district, he said, he would have supported the project. “I saw absolutely no benefits to Highlands Ranch for that kind of expenditure,” Lestig said at a July 31 board meeting. “It’s much better to funnel that money back into the community.”

South Surburban rec center improvements planned Four facilities will close on a staggered schedule STAFF REPORT

South Suburban Parks and Recreation will temporarily close its recreation centers on a staggered schedule for improvements/upgrades, major cleaning and the installation of new equipment. While one center is closed, the other three will remain open. The Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 RidgeGate Circle, will be closed through Aug. 10. Work includes sanding and refinishing the wood floors on the raquetball courts, gymnasium and multipurpose rooms; resealing the pool’s water slide; draining and acid-washing the pool; cleaning of the full ventilation system ducts; touch-up painting; and deep cleaning and organizing of the entire facility. The Sheridan Recreation Center, 3325 W. Oxford Ave., will be closed from Aug. 13-17. Work includes renovating the Creativity Lab, including installing new flooring and cabinets; installing mirrors in the IExplorer Room;

installing new bathroom/shower stall partitions; installing new bathroom counters and sinks; cleaning of the full ventilation system ducts; touch-up painting; and deep cleaning and organizing of the entire facility. Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, will be closed from Aug. 18-24; and the cardio/weight room will close starting Aug. 17. Work at Buck includes installing all new cardio equipment; installing all new strength equipment (free-weights and machines); installing all new flooring in weight/cardio rooms; cleaning of the full ventilation system ducts; touch-up painting; and deep cleaning and organizing of the facility. Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial, will be closed from Aug. 27-31. Work at Goodson includes renovating Room 8, including new flooring, mirrors, sound system and stage; installing new scoreboards; refinishing the floor in the aerobic room; repainting a significant portion of the facility; installing additional cabinets in pottery studio; and deep cleaning and organizing of the facility.

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grocery stores under a standard beer license. The bill also clarifies that local jurisdictions have authority over what is allowed in their public places and outlaws new liquor stores to be built within 500 feet of a school. State Sen. Chris Holbert, a Republican from the Parker area, a sponsor of SB-243, said these policies came from a history of phased-in approaches. It began in 2008, when Gov. Bill Ritter signed a bill allowing liquor to be sold on Sundays. “The grocery stores were left with 3.2 (percent alcohol content) beer, where people only 21 and older could buy it. They could buy it seven days a week, but nobody wanted it,” Holbert said. “So the grocery stores have been fighting for the opportunity to sell full-strength beer, and that change occurred with Senate Bill 197 in 2016.” The King Soopers in Castle Rock is just one of a few retailers selling liquor already, a list that includes select Target, Costco and Safeway stores. As of 2017, grocery store chains were limited to five fully licensed locations. In 2022 they will be allowed eight, 13 in 2027 and 20 in 2032. By 2037 there will be no limit to the number of licenses a chain can obtain. It will be something for longtime Coloradans to get used to. Colorado is just one of five states — Utah, Kansas, Minnesota and Oklahoma are the others — still selling just 3.2 beer in its stores. Chris Howes, president of the Colorado Retail Council, said the demand for new laws can be somewhat attributed to the influx of people moving to Colorado, people who are used to being able to have craft beer on their grocery lists already. “I think customer demand will finally bring what we consider a very normal environment to Colorado,” Howes said, “but we’ll take this first step with craft beer because it’s delicious and customers want to buy it.”

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Council debates short-term rental regulations BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Littleton officials are kicking off efforts to regulate the city’s dozens of largely unlicensed rooms, apartments and homes listed on sites like Airbnb. City councilmembers discussed a number of possible rules for short-term rentals at the July 31 study session, signaling support for ideas like setting licensing requirements and occupancy limits, and debating whether such rentals should be the primary residence of the owner. City council is working to establish a framework before the end of a 90-day moratorium period on new business licenses for short-term rentals imposed on July 17. The moratorium followed a flurry of complaints from neighbors of a south Littleton house, who discovered the city’s policy on such rentals was largely obsolete and rarely enforced. Though 10 short-term rentals in Little-

ton currently have business licenses, dozens more do not. Councilmembers unanimously supported requiring permits for short-term rentals, and largely agreed with the idea of requiring the permits to be renewed annually. “I like annual renewals because the details are so important to neighborhoods,” said Councilmember Jerry Valdes. “If we let these go for two or three years without checking in, that could be too long. We could have a lot of complaints, and those could be addressed at renewal time.” Bringing the 10 currently licensed short-term rentals into compliance with the new code would likely be a priority. “It’s only 10,” said Councilmember Kyle Schlachter. “It won’t be hard for them. They’re already playing by the rules.” Council unanimously agreed that all rentals, even individual bedrooms in occupied homes, should require a permit

before being listed online. Among the more nebulous answers was whether council wanted to restrict what parts of town would allow shortterm rentals. Councilmember Karina Elrod said limiting such rentals to certain zoning areas could create more problems. “If we just allow it in small areas, you’ll end up with most of the rentals in that part of town, and then you’ve changed the dynamic of that neighborhood,” Elrod said. “If you open it up broader it becomes more scattered and doesn’t change things as much.” Homeowners’ associations and covenant communities would still be free to restrict short-term rentals, though enforcement would be up to them, said City Attorney Steve Kemp. Council was somewhat divided and unsure on whether to require that short-term rentals be the owner’s primary residence. “Say my primary residence is in

Maui,” Schlachter said. “If I have a home here and I want to rent it out half the year, I shouldn’t be restricted because my current residence is somewhere else.” Councilmember Carol Fey disagreed, saying that a primary residence requirement helps ensure safety and accountability. “It’s somebody who’s invested in this place and wants to see it taken care of,” Fey said. “They don’t want it to be a party house.” Council unanimously agreed on the idea of occupancy and parking limits, but was unsure on how those would be determined. Council was also unanimous on requiring that all short-term rental contracts include a copy of city regulations, and that all permit holders be required to list a local contact reachable around the clock. The 90-day moratorium period wraps up in October. A public hearing on short-term rental regulations has not yet been scheduled.

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Learning life lessons through horses and friendships Westernaires accepting applications to join youth equestrian organization BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Being in the Westernaires isn’t just about learning the art of horsemanship. Westernaires learn life lessons that they take with them as they age to adults and beyond — discipline, teamwork, responsibility, self-confidence, leadership. “They’re challenged, but there’s lots of benefits,” said Jerry Bauer, an alumnus who has been involved with the group as an adult volunteer for more than 20 years. “They get the chance to be kids and have fun in a

structured environment.” The Westernaires, a nonprofit volunteer-run youth equestrian organization, is accepting applications for its annual new member registration for youth ages 9-14. Deadline to apply is Aug. 24 in order to attend the kickoff meeting that evening. Previous experience with horses is not necessary — all youth enter as a Tenderfoot, no matter his or her competence level with horses — and receive progressive training throughout their time with the Westernaires. As a Tenderfoot, youth learn safety and other horse care skills. As they as advance through the years, they will learn to ride and eventually, specialty acts such as trick riding, mounted precision drills, vaulting and/or Roman riding, for example. SEE HORSES, P21

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If I’m accused of taking pictures, I can’t claim that I was framed QUIET DESPERATION

Craig Marshall Smith

ake a picture. It lasts longer. That’s my motto. I have over 10 million photographs, maybe more. My friends call me “F-Stop Fitzgerald.” I take pictures everywhere I go. I mean it. In the flowers, in the showers, in my car, at the bar, at the game, at the concert, at the park, in the dark, at the zoo, on the shoreline, at the borderline, up the creek, over the river, through the woods, wow.

In the gallery, in the museum, in the church, in the steeple, in the diner, in the library, in the attic, in the john, in the aisles (nobody smiles), in your face, now. I can’t stop and I don’t want to. If I didn’t take pictures, I wouldn’t know where I’ve been. Take away my camera, and I would disappear. There would be no more me. What do I do with all of these photographs? I’ll get to that, right after I take pictures of the Tinker Toys, the toybox tomatoes, and

the toilets on the Toyota. I have pictures of Lily and pictures of Dorian. In focus, out of focus, close-up, and far away. Every town I’ve been to. Every sandwich, every pickle, even an Indian head nickel. I have to, I must, I’ve even taken pictures of rust. I have pictures of this and that and next to nothing, sideways smiles and smirks, bottles of wine, fruits of the vine, robes and capes and bikinis.

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Linda Newell

othing like a hospital visit to give us a good dose of reality in our lives. Whether we’re a patient, visitor or staff, we’re all reminded how fragile life can be and how ridiculous everyone looks in those flimsy gowns. And now, I’m seeing both more clearly as I get close to the end of my Clinical Pastoral Education internship at our local hospital. There, we have been learning how to be supportive pastoral caregivers. You, Linda? A chaplain? Yup,

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a hospital badge instead of my state Senate badge, and loving it. I’ve discovered that people either don’t have a clue what a chaplain does, have wrong assumptions about them, or live in fear of seeing one if they end up in the hospital. After all, it’s hard enough just wearing that gown with too much air in the back. Then feeling out of control while being poked, prodded and bandaged by strangers can really push some buttons. SEE NEWELL, P13

There are pictures of nuts and bolts and salmon and Dave. Manicures and pedicures, daisy chains and maypoles, tetherballs and Tanquerays. Moths and mosquitoes and mosques and Judge Alieto. Swifts and swallows and swans. Lords and ladies and Don Juans. Clinics and gizmos and nights on the town. Oh, fireworks, my favorites, and plenty of clowns.

A tribute to Jean Ziglar and courtship after marriage

it from the stage dozens hether we WINNING of times and hear it say that WORDS on his audio programs behind hundreds of times, I every great man is a great was fortunate enough to woman, or behind witness it happening in every great woman real life over and over is a great man, or we again. agree that behind To watch Mr. Ziglar as every great person he loved on his wife was is another great one thing, and to see person or family, we them love on each other can all agree that Michael Norton was the epitome of a typically when we happy marriage. see a person, a family, a busiIf you would like to read one ness or a team succeed, that of the very best books ever the level of success achieved on how to build and live out was in direct proportion to a successful marriage, read the support, love, hope, and Zig Ziglar’s book, “Courtship encouragement of others. After Marriage.” This week I want to pay tribWhat Zig writes about in ute to Jean Ziglar, Zig Ziglar’s this book is how he and Jean beloved wife who passed away lived their lives together. They recently at the age of 90. were the real deal, their love Zig never missed an opporand relationship were, and tunity to share what a remarkstill are, a living example to able woman she was and did every couple that wants to so right up until the time of experience a closer and more his passing back in 2012. loving relationship. From the stage he was Jean Ziglar will also be famous for referring to her as remembered as the “Happy “The Redhead.” He would say, Hugger.” If you were ever “When I am talking about her, blessed enough to meet her, it’s The Redhead, when I am that means you probably got talking to her, it’s Sugar Baby, a hug. and her real name is Jean.” Not only did I hear him say SEE NORTON, P13

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SMITH FROM PAGE 12

Republicans and Democrats and leaky submarines. Apples and grapes and ripe tangerines. Click, click, it’s me. Selfies? I got ‘em. I’m embarrassed to tell. Hundreds and that’s just this week. Here I am on the couch. Here I am standing next to a stranger holding a chicken. That’s me on

NORTON FROM PAGE 12

If you ever spent time with her, you probably heard her laugh. Zig Ziglar might have been the man on stage and on those recordings, but Jean Ziglar was his world. Zig would say she was like his American Express card, he never left home without her. Why was that? Well maybe it’s because she always made sure he had enough money in his wallet in case of an emergency when he first started traveling and was away from home. Maybe it’s because she reminded Zig that they could never outgive God as they built a loving, faithful, and faith-based marriage together. Maybe it’s because when he was on stage she could be seen sitting right in the front row time and time again. Zig would say that Jean Ziglar was the best car door opener in all of Texas, but if she opened her own car door more than a few times in an entire year it would be a lot. He would open her door for her everywhere they went. Even if they had a driver, he would want to be the one to open her door for her. Why? I can tell you why, Jean Ziglar was one of the most amazing women in her own right. She was humble, she was kind, she was strong, she was a woman

NEWELL FROM PAGE 12

“How did I end up here? How am I going to heal and get out of this place? And what does it mean if the chaplain comes knocking at my door? Am I close to death? Does she know something I don’t know?” Turns out that the chaplain can be a huge support during those times. When it seems everything is suddenly going wrong or nothing makes sense from a hospital bed, a chaplain can be at your side, patient or family, and help you try to make sense out of what’s going on within you or around you. We walk into rooms with patients recovering from minor surgeries to “code blues” and cardiac arrests. And for those patients who don’t make it, we are there in support of their family through their grief, peace or questions. Contrary to what most people think, we’re not all about God and religion. In fact, some of us don’t even have a religion, but we’re trained how to have those conversations with people around their beliefs, faith or no faith … how to be a peaceful presence in a room amidst the chaos. But the real unsung heroes are the

Saturday night. That’s me on Sunday morning. Ouch. Friends come over and I get them too. Cubby and Karen, that’s who. Daltrey and Townsend, that’s Who. Clubs and cults, waiters and waitresses, brides and grooms, judges and juries. There are others like me. I’m not one of a kind. We’re everywhere and we’re everything. We’re up, we’re on, we’re twenty-eighteen. Bother you? Too bad. Get a life. I’m here to document. I am here to

record. If I wasn’t taking pictures of everything in sight, I’m sure I would be bored. They all go into files and folders, by day and by time. There are headings and subheadings, and topics that rhyme. Bowling balls and melon balls. Cockpits and cocktails. Leos and Virgos. Buffaloes and Rams. Hoover and Coulee and Oroville Dams. Balloons and lagoons and the “Golden Pond” loons. A Scorpion with a camera wanted to

get across a river, but couldn’t swim, so he asked a nearby Frog for a lift. Halfway across, the Scorpion started taking pictures. “Why not just enjoy the ride?” the Frog asked the Scorpion. “Can’t,” the Scorpion said in a supplicatory tone. “It’s not my fault; it’s my nature.”

of faith, she was a loving mother and grandmother, she was a friend, she was smart, she was funny, she was an amazing hugger. Jean Ziglar was love. As I close out this column I want to share a memory and a vision that has been planted in my mind and on my heart for many years. I was traveling with Mr. Ziglar to an event where he would be speaking to tens of thousands of people. We were in the green room getting ready and Jean Ziglar was with him. Instead of going through his notes one more time as he typically would do before each and every event, he was spending his time with Jean. And Jean, in her loving way, was making sure he was ready to go out on stage. But as they did this, they were loving and flirting, and gently kissing and hugging. They were sharing just how much they loved each other. There were a few people in the room with us, but that didn’t seem to phase Zig or Jean. And then as we walked out through the tunnel, Zig and Jean walked together holding hands right up to the point where Zig was to go on stage. Even as they were announcing his name, Jean was holding his hand and telling him how God loved him and how she loved him. It was amazing, truly amazing. I was standing next to a security guard who made the walk with us. He was about 6’5” tall and a big man. I

could see him wiping a tear from his eye too, as we both had tears of joy and appreciation for this wonderful and loving couple who together changed the lives of millions of people around the world. When asked for one of the reasons why he loved his dad so much, Tom Ziglar answered, “I love my dad so much because of the way he loved my mom.” She truly was a special woman. So how about you? Do you need a little courtship after marriage? Or are

you already living a full, wonderful, and loving life now? I would love to hear you story at gotonorton@gmail. com and when we can be the supportive, loving, and encouraging person behind someone else, it really will be a better than good week.

custodial staffs behind the scenes who diligently clean each patient room or operating room to reduce the risk of infections; the social workers helping the patients though the complicated health care system; and the nurses who glide from room to room (sometimes running) to ensure every patient is safe, on their way to recovery and as comfortable as possible. And the patients? They’re just like most of us — uncomfortable when half naked with strangers, have a desire to be healthy, and don’t want to die. In times of crisis, some might be fearful, stressed, or emotional while others are optimistic and even funny. I’m reminded once again, as I was in the Senate, that people are just people, whether they’re at a town hall or in a hospital bed. Or whether they’re concerned about a local issue or their body. That’s what I’ve re-learned in chaplaincy — that every person deserves to be seen and treated with dignity. Formerly a Colorado state senator and now a seminary student at Iliff School of Theology, Linda Newell is a writer, speaker, filmmaker and consultant. She may be reached at Senlindanewell@ gmail.com, www.lindanewell.org, www. senlindanewell.com, @sennewell on Twitter, Senator Linda Newell or @ TheLastBill on Facebook.

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

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.

OBITUARIES CRUZE

James (Jimmy) Cruze

January 8, 1933 - June 10, 2018

James (Jimmy) Cruze passed away June 10, 2018 after a long illness. He is survived by his wife Doris; daughter Adrienne Cruze of Geneva, Switzerland; son Russ (Robin) Cruze of Aurora, Colorado; son Bryan Cruze (Regan) of Fort Worth, Texas; three grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; brother-in-law Paul Harriss of Warren, Michigan; sister-in law Edith Gilbreath of Vermillion, Ohio, and numerous nieces and nephews. The youngest of eight children, Jimmy was born January 8, 1933 to Dan and Helen Cruze in Nacogdoches, Texas. He graduated from Nacogdoches High School and served in the Navy during the Korean War. He married Doris Harriss of Fort Worth in 1956 and graduated from Texas Christian University. Jimmy went to work for Retail Credit Company (later renamed Equifax) where he worked for 35 years in Fort Worth and later in Denver. After retirement he drove the shuttle

for Courtesy Acura of Littleton for 12 years. He was a loving father to his children, coaching their sports teams and attending baseball and basketball games, piano recitals, tennis matches, school programs, and traveling with the boys to baseball stadiums all over the country and with Adrienne to Greece, Turkey, Trinidad and Tobago, and much of western Europe. He and Doris traveled to most of the 50 states, much of Canada, and enjoyed several trips to Europe. Jimmy loved photography, country music, travel, garage sales, and all the family pet dogs and cats over the years. He and his Australian Shepherd-mix Matilda and later his Jack Russell terrier Emma were a familiar sight as they took daily walks in the neighborhood and along the Highline Canal. A memorial service will be held Friday, August 17 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Timothy’s Church, 1401 E. Dry Creek Road, Littleton, Colorado 80122.

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Explore Lakewood’s changing outdoor gallery

Holly Brooks has been the owner of Capitol Hill Books since 2005, but the store has occupied its location across from the state Capitol for 37 years. JESSICA GIBBS

Shops offer out-of-print texts, bring character to shopping experience BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

eidi Herman scanned through the children’s book section at Tattered Cover Bookstore in Aspen Grove in Littleton, while her son, Maddox, 10, sat on the floor flipping through a book about LEGOs. When they go to a bookstore, the Littleton family said, it’s Tattered Cover. “I like the small feel, and we’re pretty big on supporting local businesses,” Heidi said Aug. 3. When Amazon burst onto the scene in the 1990s and as digital books grew in popularity, speculation swirled that the death of independent bookstores like Tattered Cover and reading as people knew it was imminent. That belief has since been, mostly, debunked. Independent bookstores are still here. They’re still selling hard copies of texts across genres. And they have a loyal customer base, owners say. Still, there’s no doubt that models like Amazon’s or of large retailers such as Barnes & Noble affected business for independent bookstores, say indie shop owners in the Denver metro area, both in the used and new book industries. And Amazon has begun delving into the brick-and-mortar side of

DENVER METRO INDIE BOOKSTORES Plenty of options exist for readers who love supporting independent bookstores. According to newpages.com, which produces guides for literary publications, programs and stores, here are some located in the Denver metro area: DENVER 32nd Avenue Books, Toys & Gifts 3633 W. 32nd Ave. 32ndavenuebooks.com Abracadabra Books 8909 E. Colorado Drive abrabks.com The Book Rack 4061 E. Wesley Ave. denverbookrack.com BookBar 4280 Tennyson St. bookbardenver.com The Bookies 4315 E. Mississippi Ave.

thebookies.com Capitol Hill Books 300 E. Colfax Ave. capitolhillbooks.com City Stacks Books & Coffee 1743 Wazee St. citystacks.com For Heaven’s Sake 4900 W. 46th Ave. forheavensake.com Mutiny Information Café 2 S. Broadway mutinyinfocafe.com Second Star to the Right 4353 Tennyson St. secondstartotheright.com Tattered Cover Bookstore Locations at 1628 16th St., 2526 E. Colfax Ave., 1701 Wynkoop St., and Denver International Airport tatteredcover.com West Side Books 3434 W. 32nd Ave.

retail in recent years, including the announcement it will open a store in Lone Tree at Park Meadows mall in the near future. Len Vlahos, co-owner of Tattered Cover Bookstore, said he isn’t worried about competition from Amazon or the future of independents, a sentiment echoed by other shop owners. What keeps independent bookstores going, he points out, is the customer service, the personal touch of selling items that customers might not find at a corporaterun store relying on the New York

westsidebooks.com ENGLEWOOD Goddess Isis Books & Gifts 2775 S. Broadway isisbooks.com LAKEWOOD For Heaven’s Sake Bookstore 1923 N. Wadsworth Blvd. forheavensake.com Full Moon Books & Event Center 9106 W. 6th Ave. fullmoonbooks.com LITTLETON Tattered Cover Bookstore 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive tatteredcover.com WHEAT RIDGE The Book Shop 10840 W. 44th Ave. abookstop.com

Times best-seller list. “I’ve been in one of the Amazon stores,” Vlahos said. “It’s a different model. How they display books, how they price books.” Tattered Cover started in Denver in 1971 but today has grown to five locations and holds more than 500 events annually. The business may be larger than many independent bookstores, but it focuses on most of the core values driving shops of all sizes, Vlahos said. SEE BOOKSTORES, P16

n the years since its founding, the 40 West Arts District has become the beating heart of Lakewood’s arts community. And every year, its biggest party is the West Colfax MuralFest. The 2018 MuralFest is from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 11, at Lamar Station Plaza (located at Colfax Avenue and Pierce Street) and along the district’s newly unveiled 40 West ArtLine, a four-mile pedestrian- and cycling-friendly arts experience. The fourth MuralFest continues the trend of getting bigger and better every August, with creative vendor booths, free trolley rides, live painting, COMING entertainATTRACTIONS local ment, food trucks, craft beer and creative activities for the whole family. Most importantly, it shows off the city’s biggest art gallery the famous boulevard itself. “We’ll be giving visitors mural Clarke Reader tours around the city so they can see all that has been created,” said Kevin Yoshida, a 40 West board member. “Murals allow you to think about your city as a creative campus.” Last year’s MuralFest attracted more than 5,000 people and numbers are on track to be just as high with performances from local musicians like Pandas and People, Graham Good and the Painters, Maya Bennett and Emelise Munoz. According to information from 40 West, Azure Antoinette, named the “Maya Angelou of the millennial generation” by Oprah, will also appear. The fest gets a touch of international flair with Italian muralist Pepe Gaka, and will also feature Thomas Evans, who has painted multiple sites in the Denver area, and Steven Teller, an artist and muralist based out of Florida. For all the important information for this free event, visit www.westcolfaxmuralfest.org. A Magic trip to Boulder in the ‘70s People who spent a lot of time in the Boulder area in the early 1970s have more likely than not heard of local band Magic Music. SEE GALLERY, P16

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Landscape photography carries viewers away Denver Art Museum exhibit has works from about 40 creators BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

From the first super-sized work at the gallery entrance through almost 100 images, shot day and night across our ever-amazing world, “New Territory: Landscape Photography Today” offers a Denver Art Museum visitor a peek inside the minds of about 40 contemporary photographers whose visions of the land stretch the imagination and carry one from this print to the next one, exclaiming, “How did she/he do that?” This collection stretches what boundaries there may have been about traditional landscape photography — both in technique and image. And of course, many carry messages about today’s environmental considerations, perceptions and values as they stir the imagination … visitors have exclaimed: “I never saw anything like this!” The exhibit runs through Sept. 16 on Level 2 of the Hamilton Building, Denver Art Museum — now open seven days a week. For example, Matthew Brandt’s large three-panel “Lake Isabella” was developed with water from the popular California lake site, as well as a bit

IF YOU GO

“Lake Isabella” by Matthew Brandt is a large, three panel work, developed with water from the lake. It is included in “New Territory: Landscape Photography Today” at the Denver Art Museum.

The Denver Art Museum is at 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, Denver. Open daily. The Hamilton Building is at the southeast corner of 13th Avenue and Bannock Street. Cultural Parking Garage: On 12th Avenue, just west of Broadway, north side. Exit onto the museum’s plaza. 720-865-5000, denverartmuseum.org. of sand, soil and more. This young Los Angeles artist, who grew up assisting his photographer father in his lab, operates free from the constraints some bring to the art as they produce perfect, unmarred prints. Brandt is known for highly experimental, sitespecific work, such as “Lake Isabella.” Curator Eric Paddock calls work exhibited in this exhibit “processdominant … It blurs the distinctions between `observed’ and `constructed’ imagery, between the `real’ and `ideal’ landscapes that have shaped photography for the past 50 years.” Abelardo Morrell’s very different images of mostly familiar spots in America’s national parks were achieved with a periscope/lens sticking out from the top of a tent, which reproduced the scene on the tent floor, onto the dirt and sand one walks on approaching the site. The act of translating that image to the prints we see on the museum walls explains their sort of otherworldly quality. Actually, both those special locations and prints display that quality. Stand in front of

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them for a while and let them reel you in! Morrell is a Cuban-American artist with a truly original view of his world — making it his own — yet clearly recognizable. Morrell is quoted: “I wanted to find a way to make these well-known views into my own private discoveries” … James M. Allen of Eastman Museum said of these works: “They tie the ground to a scenic view, transform the geology of the land into his canvas …” Buenos Aires, Argentina resident Adam Jeppesen, who spoke in late June, walked 487 days alone from the North Pole, through the Americas and concluded at the South Pole in Antarctica, taking pictures every day. Some from this adventure are exhibited, including scratches to negatives that occurred in his backpack. He discovered a positive side to solitude and his works “reflect the physical and emotional experience of his adventure.” Sharon Harper, who will lecture at 7 p.m. Aug. 23, attached a camera to a telescope to take pictures of the night sky, continuing her exploration of the

role of photography as we explore the surrounding landscape. (The camera can expand our vision as well as alter it …) Astronomical images, closeups of nature, photos large and small, precise and abstract make up this carefully curated exhibit. It would be perfect to share with visiting family and friends this summer. • Some related programs: Daily tours with a docent are planned through Sept. 16 from 1:30 to 2:15. Aug. 3 at 4 p.m., Conversations with Curators features Eric Paddock, who organized this exhibit, discussing the history and practice of landscape photography. Aug. 23 from 7-8 p.m., Anderman Photography Lectures features Sharon Harper talking about how the camera is a way to translate kinds of connections that we’re not even aware of and the kinds of connections that are very abstract and difficult to talk about.

Buy library materials by the bag at annual sale

he 10th annual Bag of Books Sale runs Aug. 10 to 19, as part of Littleton’s Western Welcome Week celebrations, hosted by the Friends of the Littleton Library/MuSONYA’S seum. Last year, a volunSAMPLER teer who was sorting donations found a special 25th anniversary edition of Kurt Vonnegut’s “Slaughterhouse Five,” by the Sonya Ellingboe signed author, which earned more than $100 from an area dealer for the Friends of the Library/ Museum. Such items turn up in the Bag of Books Sale and a visitor might score a treasure — or in any case reading to last several months! Chairman Sue McNamee says you too could find a treasure! A bag of books costs $4 during this sale at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. During library hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. MondayThursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

raria Campus, 855 Lawrence Way, Denver, for: regular musicians — baritone saxophone, trumpet, horn; alternate musicians — flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba, percussion, piano, string bass, harp. Notify CWE by Aug. 15 if you want to audition: coloradowindensemble. org.: P.O. Box 101374, Denver CO 80250-1374.

Recently, a copy of Kurt Vonegut’s signature appeared in a copy of “Slaughterhouse Five” donation to the Friends of the Library/Museum book sale. The Western Welcome Week Bag of Books Sale runs August 10 to 19 at Bemis Library. COURTESY PHOTO Saturday; 1-5 p.m. Sundays. The sale also includes audiobooks, VHS tapes/films, DVDs. Auditions for musicians Colorado Wind Ensemble will hold auditions on Aug. 29 at the King Center on the Au-

Bemis Library events in Littleton Three events are coming up at Littleton’s Bemis Library at 6014 S. Datura St. At 7 p.m. on Aug. 14, “Sculptor in Buckskin: Alexander Phimister Proctor” will be Dave Lively’s subject. Proctor’s sculptures of animals and Western themes are well-recognized nationally. At 6 p.m. on Aug. 16, Spinphony, a high-energy all-female string quartet, will play a mix of rock, classical, pop and original tunes on the Bemis Library lawn as part of Littleton’s Western Welcome Week celebration. Hot dogs, brats, burgers, beverages and ice cream will be available for purchase. From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 21 will be Legal

Night with members of the Arapahoe County Bar Association. Free 30-minute consultations. Register at the library, 303-795-3961, littletongov.org/ library calendar. John Waters musical “Cry Baby,” based on the movie by John Waters, is produced by Equinox Theatre Company in a regional premiere at the Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo St., Denver Highlands. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., $20 advance/$25 at the door, EquinoxTheatreDenver. com. ‘Reunion ‘69’ and ‘Reunion ‘85’ Both programs wowed Lone Tree Arts Center’s audiences in 2016 and will return to the Byron Theatre at the University of Denver, University Boulevard and Iliff Avenue, Thursdays-Sundays through Aug. 26. Audience members take part in an immersive experience of improv comedy and period music. Tickets $19.69 and $19.85 at Reunionexperience.com. Butterflies at Chatfield Butterflies at Chatfield will

be open through Sept. 3 at Chatfield Farms, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last entry 3:15 p.m.) in an enclosure filled with more than 50 native plants. $4 adult/ child, $2 member adult/child. Chatfield Farms is located at 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton (off South Wadsworth Boulevard). Visit this native plant site and working farm, including lavender beds. 720-865-3500, botanicgardens. org/chatfield-farms. Anthology reading Contributors to the anthology, “Still Coming Home; Denver Veterans Writing,” sponsored by Colorado Humanities and the Center for the Book, located in Greenwood Village, will read at a book launch at Red Line Contemporary Art Center, 2350 Arapahoe St., Denver at 5:15 p.m. Aug. 10. The event is part of a twoday Socially Engaged Art and Conversation Summit, part of a national initiative by the National Endowment for the Arts to address a common problem for many veterans: Can they really ever come home? SEE SAMPLER, P29

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“We’re rooted in the Denver community,” he said. “Our buyers who buy books for the stores live in and around Denver.” Their selection of books also differs by location and aims to cater to each demographic. Buyers at the Aspen Grove shopping center, for example, may look to different products than those on Colfax, Vlahos said. There’s also the warm cup of coffee, the comfortable couch that begs you to stay and special events for people of all ages. Jim Norris is the co-owner of Mutiny Information Café on South Broadway in Denver, which has operated as a bookstore for about 30 years, under different names and owners. He believes Amazon is “counterproductive to the community spirit” of independent bookstores and that large chain stores don’t have the same character as indies, he said. “They’re deliberately made to be generic, so they’re easy to go in and out of,” he said. Mutiny is “super eclectic,” and a space where shoppers can find comics, used books, vinyl records and visit the in-house coffee bar. Essentially, Norris said, it’s a “pop culture playground.” Holly Brooks has owned Capitol Hill Books since 2005, but like Mu-

tiny, the shop has sat in its corner store location across from the state Capitol for decades, she said. Brooks is the third owner. “Frankly, most books are out of print,” she said. “The publishers have all shrunk down and consolidated and they can’t afford to publish something that’s not a bestseller.” When a book is no longer published, that’s where independent used bookstores come into the picture, Brooks said, offering recycled copies not available elsewhere. At least once a week, she said, and including the morning she spoke to Colorado Community Media, Brooks gets a call from one of Tattered Cover’s locations asking if they have a book a customer of theirs can’t find. Both Brooks and Norris took over their respective stores from past owners with a mission to keep the shops going. “You can’t see a store like this close,” Brooks said. “It’s just wrong.” Despite 37 years under the store’s belt, Brooks said, she still gets the Amazon/internet questions on occasion. “People ask me frequently if the internet is hurting us,” Brooks said. Shop owners have responded to Amazon differently. Capitol Hill Books sells online through the site. “It’s that extra little bit that can make the difference,” she said of the profit, which helps them stay open and remain the “neighborhood used bookstore.”

Heidi and Maddox Herman from Littleton say they prefer stopping at independently owned Tattered Cover when they want to shop at a bookstore. JESSICA GIBBS Norris said Mutiny doesn’t work with the company. “I just don’t see a need to feed the beast,” he said. Either way, independent bookstores say they’re here to stay, what-

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The group lived out of a makeshift camp in the mountains and would head down the hill to perform acoustic, harmony-driven tunes for residents and students. The band’s most famous member is Chris Daniels, who was inducted into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame in 2013, and also includes Will Luckey, George Cahill, Rob Galloway and Kevin Milburn. Despite its popularity in the area, success never came calling, and the group dissolved in 1975. But Boulder alumni and fan of the band Lee Aronsohn decided to track down the members 40 years later for a reunion concert. The resulting film, “40 Years in the Making: The Magic Music Movie,” is directed by Aronsohn and will be specially opened at the Sie Film Center, 2510 E. Colfax Ave. in Denver, on Friday, Aug. 10. For more information about the movie and screenings, visit www. magicmusicmovie.com. A comedy duel in Parker In a contest between improv teams, it’s been my experience the audience is usually the winner. When two teams of comedians are working that hard to make people laugh, hilarity is almost guaranteed. Laughs will abound at the familyfriendly Improv Duel at the Studio

ever the next challenge may be. “That’s where you’re going to find the real treasures,” Norris said. “It’s not just corporate prints, it’s not just best-sellers. It’s those weird, obscure books.”

at Mainstreet, 19600 Mainstreet in Parker, at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 11. The event pits comedy teams from the Parker Players against each other to determine the funniest while performing comedy games in the vein of TV’s “Whose Line is It Anyway?” For more information and tickets, visit www.eventbrite.com. Clarke’s Concert of the Week - Father John Misty at Red Rocks Josh Tillman, better known as Father John Misty, is one of those musicians that doesn’t seem to leave much room for the casual listener. People either find his sharp and, at times, biting lyrics and persona endearing and entertaining or pompous and selfindulgent. There’s unlikely to be a consensus on the man any time soon, but his music remains fascinating and insightful. While it doesn’t reach the peaks of “I Love You, Honeybear,” this year’s “God’s Favorite Customer” is a straight shot of John Lennon-esque instrumentation and lyricism. In support of the album, Father John Misty will be stopping by Red Rocks, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 15. And as if Misty wasn’t enough, indie rock polymorphs TV on the Radio will open the show. Don’t miss it. For tickets, visit www.redrocksonline.com/events/detail/father-johnmisty. Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. He can be reached creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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Looking back 53 years at devastating flood Former Littleton city manager recounts how advocates forged unusual path after cataclysm BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The view from the windows of the classroom at Carson Nature Center in South Platte Park was especially pertinent. In the distance is a sculptural reminder of how high the water was running on June 15, 1965 … The scene is especially calm, quiet, green and peaceful today … South Platte Park now includes 878 acres, accumulated through the years by purchases and on occasion, donations. A group of Historic Littleton Inc. members gathered on July 26 to hear longtime resident and onetime Littleton City Manager Larry Borger talk about the devastating 1965 flood and the resulting development of a major community natural area — including the political practicalities of making it happen and the grassroots activism involved over a period of years. Borger was a graduate student, interning in Littleton that summer. He wrote his thesis about the flood and community response — he passed the thick volume through the audience as he spoke of immediate local response of “Dam the Platte” ASAP and the standard Army Corps of Engineers response of channeling the river below that dam. (The concrete-lined Los Angeles River is an example.) “The response (here) was mostly right,” he observed. “There was a huge amount of damage.” Local sentiment was strong for “action now! Dam the Platte.” And the Engineers had a major function of building dams nationwide, so a plan was pretty much already on file … “they dusted it off.” Congressman Don Brotzman was locally involved and said he’d take the new proposed plan to Congress for approval. Citizens and elected officials developed a vision of a wide green natural area in the floodplain along the river instead of a channel, Borger said as he continued his presentation. The idea was “synergism” — two or more governmental agencies working together to reach another result. “A dam makes downstream land available for development,” is the common thought. At the time, then city council member Carle Zimmerman (who was present on July 26), said “a plastic rose by any other name is still a plastic rose …” The Denver Water Department came up with money and the City of Littleton had some money. “If we bought the whole floodplain … the thinking went: the Corps wins, the city wins — but they have to leave it alone,’ Borger continued. “It was conceived as a natural park, not a wilderness.”

A placid view of Littleton’s South Platte Park today — created after the disastrous 1965 flood. COURTESY OF SOUTH PLATTE PARK Littleton Independent editor Garrett Ray was an early supporter, Borger recalled. The Corps said “we’re not in the local park business…” We said “Why not?” “We had to take it to Congress.” Felix Sparks, head of the Denver Water Conservation Board, said there was no alternative to that natural plan — If Littleton could come up with $400,000, and the Corps came up with “soft channelization” with grass, trails, etc. … “The Corps was dumbfounded,” Borger recalls. A city bond issue for $400,000 was involved and passed two-to-one, with the largest turnout yet, Borger recalled happily. Brotzman said “You sell the bond issue, I’ll sell Congress.” In 1974, Congress passed the Water Resources Conservation Act, which in Section 88, allowed for the project on the South Platte River to happen — to be monitored by the Corps. A copy of that act, with the important phrase highlighted, was also passed around. It meant that alternative “non-structured” river plans could happen across the nation. “It said you had to look at alternatives …” Funds for the project also came from other sources: Bureau of Outdoor Recreation, Arapahoe County, etc. and property was added through the years to a present total of 878 acres (larger than New York’s Central Park). “Chatfield Dam could hold two 1965 floods,” Borger added as he looked out the window. “These are secondgrowth trees — many from the 19901993 `10,000 Trees’ campaign,” where citizens planted trees and shrubs along the riverbanks for several years. Perhaps some of our readers participated? The project/park was dedicated in 1983 and came under South Suburban Parks and Recreation District management. Additional parcels

were donated and purchased and the Carson House was donated to become the Carson Nature Center in 1986 and dedicated in 1992. GOCO grants have allowed for additional land purchases, and the park has grown from the 1980s’ 112 acres to

the present 878 acres. As metropolitan population density increases around us, this natural area offers a nearby opportunity to be surrounded by greenery and wildlife, with the related silences, sounds, vistas and smells not to be found on concrete or asphalt. A majority of those present were in Littleton on June 16, 1965 when a warning came through that a “wall of water,” originating from a major rainstorm on Plum Creek, was rapidly advancing along the South Platte toward Littleton. Fourteen inches of rain had fallen. Emergency warnings went out to the Centennial race track, where valuable horses were stabled, to Columbine Country Club residents and golfers, to businesses and homes along the riverbanks. Ten square miles of homes and businesses were destroyed. With the exception of the Bowles Avenue bridge, bridges were washed out between Littleton and Denver. When the first warnings came, many ignored them and kept on golfing or whatever else they were doing. When that wall of water finally came into view, it was too late for much response and losses were heavy … Visitors to the Carson Nature Center will find a lot of material and a model of a flooding river to aid in understanding what happened here 53 years ago. And they will find paths into a delightful park experience.

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Closing the book on a storied career Pam Nissler is retiring after decades of being a library leader throughout the metro area BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In the summertime, it’s not uncommon for about 15 family members to gather in the Nissler home for a cookout. They’ll make barbecue ribs and corn on the cob. “And s’mores,” said Pam Nissler. “S’mores are big with the grandkids.” Those are two things Nissler is looking forward to in her retirement — cooking, which is one of her hobbies, and having more time to spend with her close friends and family. “Our house is the central gathering place for holidays,” she said, referring to the home in Littleton where she and her husband, Perry, have lived for the past 25 years. Nissler, 73, is retiring Aug. 31 as executive director of the Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL), following 40 years of working in libraries from Jefferson to Arapahaoe and Douglas counties in a variety of roles that included managerial and directorial positions. Nissler is like a library celebrity, said Donna Walker, the JCPL’s director of public services, who will assume Nissler’s role on Sept. 1. “She’s made a big difference in Colorado libraries,” Walker said, adding the state’s libraries have a reputation of being forward-thinking and at the forefront. “Pam helped give them that reputation.” Career took her to three counties Nissler grew up in Ohio and began her working career as a teacher in an area of Pontiac, Michigan, known as

Pam Nissler smiles as she listens to her colleagues during a planning meeting in August 2017. Nissler joined the Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) in 2009 and became executive director in 2011. However, during the course of nearly 50 years, Nissler spent about 40 serving Denver-area libraries in a variety of managerial and directorial roles. PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

the projects. “There were so many kids with so many problems that had nothing to do with school,” Nissler said. They faced serious life challenges, including poverty and abuse, she said. But Nissler noticed that the school librarian had a great relationship with the students. “She had the opportunity to work with them one-on-one and really help make school a little easier for them,” Nissler said. “That was my motivation to get my master’s degree.” Nissler began her library career in 1970 — the same year she graduated with a master’s in library science from the University of Denver and moved to Littleton — when she accepted a position as the children’s librarian at the Bemis Public Library in Littleton. In the 12 years she was there, she held a couple of different positions, including

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the library’s director for seven years, before she left in 1982 to become a stayat-home mom. Nissler met her husband Perry of 40 years when she was working at Bemis. He was Littleton’s city attorney at the time. The two raised four children — two boys, Will and Chris; and Nissler became a stepmother to twin girls, Susie and Stacey. All live locally, except Will, who is in the Navy. The Nisslers now have six grandchildren. Nissler was hired by the Arapahoe Library District in 1986 where she held a variety of jobs before becoming manager of Koelbel Library in Centennial. She left in 1993 when she had her second son. But three years later, Nissler began a career with Douglas County Libraries to help oversee construction of the Highlands Ranch Library. She eventually became associate director of community services with Douglas County Libraries and held the position until 2008. Nissler joined JCPL in 2009 as director of public services. The JCPL Board of Trustees hired her in 2011 as executive director when former executive director Marcellus Turner accepted a position with the Seattle Public Library. “I’ve loved everywhere I worked,” Nissler said. “Libraries are important to the community because they welcome everyone and they provide opportunities to learn, to connect, to discover and to create.” ‘Always there as a mentor’ Nissler has accomplished much during her time with the JCPL. Along with completing major remodels of the Golden and Columbine libraries, she led the JCPL during an economic downturn, then managed it through a successful mill levy initiative in 2015. “She followed through with the promises made to voters,” said Peg Hooper, JCPL’s adult services manager and manager of the Standley Lake

Pam Nissler speaks at an Edgewater City Council meeting in April 2017. Nissler is retiring as executive director of the Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) on Aug. 31, and one of her accomplishments was partnering with the city of Edgewater to build a 10,000-squarefoot library as part of the city’s new Civic Center. Library in Arvada. Those projects included catching up on maintenance and refurbishing projects, increasing books and materials, restoring hours and updating technology. “She wants us to be a great library and she worked really hard to make that happen,” Hooper said. Hooper has known Nissler for about 20 years — she worked under her for 10 years at Douglas County Libraries and has been in her current position with JCPL for nine years. “She cares about staff personally,” Hooper said. “She’s the first to say congratulations when someone has a baby or condolences at the loss of a family member.” As she looks back on her tenure in Jefferson County, Nissler is pleased and proud of how JCPL’s new service model has developed. The new service model, Nissler said, entails being a place where people are comfortable to study or read in private, being involved with the greater community, having approachable library staff who follow through with patron’s inquiries and ensuring people can come find what they want at the library. “It’s satisfying seeing how pleased the patrons are,” Nissler said. “You don’t try to generate interest, you reflect it, in terms of what people want from their library.” Walker, who has been with JCPL for six years, has known Nissler since the early 1990s when she had a parttime position in the Arapahoe Library District. She made her visions clear, but “let me fly with it,” Walker said. “She was always there as a mentor and reminded me what we were aiming for. That’s her style — to let people do their jobs.” Walker is proud of what has been accomplished under Nissler’s leadership. “She secured the future of the library and positioned us well for the future,” Walker said. “She’s leaving it with solid footing.”

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‘Over the Top’ shows wartime persuasion Posters, printed materials from century ago illustrate how world has changed BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Given today’s lightning-fast responses to national and international events and government actions, we may have forgotten the earlier days when public persuasion involved posters and printed materials posted prominently in public spaces. In the World War I period, 1914-18, especially after 1917 when the U.S. Congress declared war, United States residents were deluged with visual reminders to join and support the troops, support government expenses via purchase of Liberty Bonds — and hate those evil Huns … That war began in Europe in 1914 with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and cast the Central Powers — Germany and Austria-Hungary — against the Allies — France, Great Britain, the Russian Empire. Belgium was soon devastated by German invasion and conflict as France contested. U.S. President Woodrow Wilson and many citizens opposed U.S. involvement at first, but by 1917, German submarines were sinking U.S. and British merchant vessels and word

came of the Zimmerman Telegram from Germany to Mexico, urging the latter to enter the war on the side of the Central Powers … Wilson asked Congress to declare war and propaganda posters and materials began to appear in earnest. The Littleton Museum has opened a new exhibit, “Over the Top,” based on that propaganda. An introductory statement contrasts propaganda to advertising. Propaganda, it advises, “presents what is desirable … Influences thinking … Is mainly used in politics to sell ideas,” while advertising “Influences consumption of products and services, directs purchases and is mainly seen in business and to sell products …” Estimates show the U.S. population was about 30 percent immigrants at that time, and material was slanted towards existing biases and suspicions. The source for much material was a powerful Committee on Public Information. An interesting local-angle sideline is a photo and feature on one George Creel, a former Denver Post reporter, Wilson supporter and crusader who suggested formation of the aforementioned committee/agency, which grew large. It coaxed support of fighting the German submarines and land combat as well. Graphics on many posters are well-designed and very colorful and eye-catching, A gallery visitor might try to place themselves in an ances-

tor’s shoes as they absorb the pitch for loyalty. “Over the Top,” World Where did they War I propaganda, live? Who might is displayed at the have been their Littleton Museum, neighbors? 6028 S. Gallup St., How might they Littleton. Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday get their news to Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 and from what sources? p.m. Saturday; 1 to 5 Additional p.m. Sunday. Admisfunding was sion is free. 303-795needed to fight 3950. this war and the campaign to buy Liberty Bonds was intense, implying that it was the duty of everyone to support the war effort financially. People were urged to prove loyalty by enlisting in the military services, giving their government financial support via the purchase of Liberty Bonds — and of course, work up serious hatred for and paranoia over those Huns, who are depicted in “pickelhaube” helmets, rounded metal, topped with a little spearpoint. Four Liberty Bond drives raised over $17 billion. Posters encouraged an emotional response, with caricatures of the foe. Photography was effective as propaganda. A cluster of pictures with text suggests how people at home might help the effort: Fort Logan soldiers hold loaves of bread; women worked on ordinance production lines; a Women’s Liberty Loan Committee

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met; Mina Van Winkle, head of the U.S. Food Administration’s Lecture Bureau, traveled promoting Victory Gardens. An interactive spot on the back wall offers questions and factoid answers found by lifting a little door. To the left of the gallery entrance is a bleak photo of a snow-covered field filled with trenches and barbed wire — with equally bleak information bits: 1,666,289 estimated casualties; 25,000 miles of trenches in France, Germany, Belgium; Dinant, a small Belgian town, lost 874 men, women and children during the devastating German invasion May 23, 1914. A Big Bertha cannon had an eight-mile range; 59 air raids over England in 1915-16 (London bombed eight times); 171 tons of chlorine gas used … Another feature of the era’s colorful graphics was on the covers of sheet music, for songs still familiar: “Over There,” “I Didn’t Raise My Boy to be a Soldier,” “Johnny, Get Your Gun.” Plan a visit with a bit of time to read the well-presented text to appreciate the interconnections and impact of this propaganda material. It might have appeared in Littleton at post offices, public buildings, the train station, on walls everywhere, here and across the nation. Omnipresent messages geared to affecting one’s actions seem a century away — and somehow familiar …

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Josh Turner: 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18 at Hudson Gardens and Event Center, 6115 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Info: 303-7978565 or www.hudsongardens.org.

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Pastel Paintings Dazzle at Mile High National Pastel Exhibition: on display through Aug. 27 at Parker Arts, Culture and Events Center. 20000 Pikes Peak Ave. in Parker. The Mile High National Pastel Exhibition featuring 80 luminous pastel paintings from artists across the country. Visit www.pastelsocietyofcolorado.org.

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Kids’ Zone: 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9 at Douglas County Libraries in Highlands Ranch, 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd. Fans of Percy Jackson and “The Lightning Thief” can drop in to create their own mythology shadow box. Ages 8-12. No registration required; 303-791-7323 or DCL.org. Film in the Park: 8:30 to 10:30 Fridays, Aug. 10, 17 at Civic Green Park, 9568 University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Bring a blanket and enjoy great free family movies! Mark the date now! Parental Guidance suggested. Snacks available for purchase from Cornzapoppin and Kona Ice. Sorry, no dogs allowed in the park. Go to visit www.hrcaonline.org/ events. South Suburban Ice Arena to celebrate 50 years of skating: Celebrate 50 years of skating at South Suburban Ice Arena, 6580 S. Vine St., Centennial, Saturday, Aug. 11. Festivities include free hot dogs and birthday cake; free skating and skate rental; and ice skating exhibitions. Free parking onsite. Go to ssprd.org/South-SuburbanIce-Arena. Why They Do What They Did: 1-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11 at 20105 E. Mainstreet, Conference Room B, Parker. Presentation by Carol Darrow. Ice cream social starts at 1 p.m. and business meeting begins at 1:30 p.m. Speaker to start at 2 p.m. Go to https://www.parkergenealogicalsociety.com Family Slick Science: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 13 at Douglas County Libraries in Castle Rock, Philip S. Miller, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Math-themed fun with slick science. Kids and families. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

this week’s TOP FIVE Around the World: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday Aug. 9 at Douglas County Libraries in Roxborough, 8357 N. Rampart Range Rd. Littleton. This month, learn about the culture and celebrations of Croatia through craft activities and foods. Kids ages 6-12. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

p.m, Saturday, Aug. 11 at The Studio at Mainstreet, 19600 Mainstreet, Parker. Two teams of improvisers battle to determine who is funniest while performing improv comedy games in the style of “Whose Line is it Anyway?” Tickets are $10 in advance through Eventbrite or $15 cash at the door day of show (if tickets are still available). Most shows sell out in advance. Visit www.parkerplayers.com.

How Science Helped Win WWII: 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11 at Douglas County Libraries in Parker, 20105 East Mainstreet. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) presents a teaser of its popular program. World War II started with horse cavalry charges and biplanes but ended with jets, ballistic missiles, and the atomic bomb. OLLI presents a taste of its program “The Wizard War: Mobilizing the Scientists to Win World War II.” Adults ages 50-plus. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org. The Parker Players Present: Improv Duel: 8 to 9:30

The Sculptor in Buckskin: The Life of Alexander Phimister Proctor: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Storyteller Dave Lively presents the life of Alexander Phimister Proctor. Call 303-7953961. Auditions for Young Voices of Colorado: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16 at 99 Inverness Drive East, Suite 150, Englewood.For children in 2nd-10th grades for the 2018-2019 season. Auditions are free, visit www. youngvoices.org. Spinphony Concert: 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. See the hit group Spinphony on the front lawn. The high-energy, all-female string quartet will play a dynamic mix of rock, classical, pop and original tunes complete with choreography. Hot dogs, brats, burgers, beverages and ice cream available for purchase beginning at 5 p.m. Call 303-795-3961. Travel Club: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16 at Douglas County Libraries in Lone Tree, 10055 Library Way, Lone Tree. Travelers will share information about destinations and trips taken, including tips and tricks. Adults. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org. Country Western Dance Party: 8 to 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17 at Adventures in Dance, 1500 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. DJ country and

Aloha! Hawaiian Celebration: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11 at Douglas County Libraries in Highlands Ranch, 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd. Celebrate the culture of Hawaii through crafts and live performances of traditional hula dancing and ukulele music. All ages are welcome. Registration is required at 303-7917323 or DCL.org. Centennial Under the Stars: 6 to 8 p.m Saturday, Aug. 11 at Centennial Center Park 13050 E. Peakview Ave., Centennial. The 13th annual Centennial Under the Stars Concert & Laser Light Show featuring live music by Silver and Smoke, Pink Hawks, and the highly dynamic funk band, Funkiphino. Event is free. Visit centennialco.gov/Things-To-Do.

western themed ballroom, Latin, salsa, swing and tango dance. Call 720-276-0562 or email info@ adventuresindance.com.

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Real Life Wizard School: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m Saturday, Aug. 18 at Douglas County Libraries in Roxborough, 8357 N. Rampart Range Rd. #200, Littleton. Join us for fun magical-themed lessons in Defense Against the Dark Arts. Costumes are encouraged! Kids and families. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Thrilling Thursdays: 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays, at the Recreation Center at Southridge, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. Special Needs Thrilling Thursdays (Ages 16 and up). Join the therapeutic recreation staff on Thursdays and participate in gym activities, fitness activities, art classes, cooking classes, swimming classes and more. $120 HRCA Member/$138 Non-members. Call (303) 471-7020 for more information.

City of Centennial’s Movie Night - ‘Sing’ (rated PG): 7 to 9:30 p.m Saturday, Aug. 18 at Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave., Centennial. Join us for an outdoor screening of the animated movie, ‘Sing’ (rated PG). The movie starts at dusk. Event is free. Visit centennial.gov/ThingsTo-Do for more information. Legal Night with the Arapahoe County Bar Association: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura Street, Littleton. Register to meet with an attorney, freeof-charge, for up to a 30-minute consultation Puppy Power 5K: 9-11 a.m. Aug. 25, 3952 Butterfield Drive, Castle Rock. Info:puppypower5k.com. Parker Knit-a-Thon to Benefit Breast Cancer Survivors: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25 at Parker Library, Event Room B, 20105 Mainstreet. Needle workers are gathering in Parker Saturday, August 25 for a Knit-a-Thon! Reserve your

Natural Grocers 63rd Anniversary Celebration: 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16 at Parker Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, 11402 South Parker Road, Parker. Come celebrate the 63rd Anniversary, including free ice creamwww.naturalgrocers.com for more information. Highlands Ranch Genealogical Society meeting: 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4 at James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. What’s all this fuss about DNA testing

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for genealogy? To find out, join us in September at the Highlands Ranch Library for “Cracking the Code: DNA Testing Myths & Reality.” For more information about the Highlands Ranch Genealogical Society, visit our website at hrgenealogy.wordpress.com. Downtown Walking Tours: 10:30 a.m. the fourth Saturday of the month from June to September. The 45-minute tour begins at The Courtyard on Perry Street, between Third and Fourth streets, and will conclude at the Castle Rock Museum, 420 Elbert St. Contact 303-814-3164 or museum@ castlerockhistoricalsociety.org.

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Caregiving: How Can We Be More Proactive?: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9 the Centennial Community Room located at 7272 S. Eagle Street, Centennial. This informative discussion led by nationally recognized caregiving expert and Caregiving for the GENIUS author Jane Barton will discuss the journey everyone takes as a caregiver and/or care receiver. Learn how to care for yourself and others “by design, not be default.” Visit www. centennialco.gov/seniors to learn more about the Centennial Active Senior program. Business Growth Networking Topic: Designing a Profitable Exit Strategy: 11 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Aug. 14 at Lone Tree Hub, 8827 Lone Tree Parkway, Lone Tree. Business owners and leaders building relationships and discussing topics of mutual interest. This meeting’s topic: Designing your business to achieve 3-5x valuation to retire on. Event is free. Visit obsidiansolutionsllc. com. Free Hands-Only CPR class: 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15 South Denver Heart Center, Littleton. Free Hands-Only CPR Class- In this class, you will learn how to perform Hands-Only CPR. Visit our website or call to register. www.southdenver.com, 303-7441065. Car Seat Safety Event: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18 at Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Drive in Castle Rock. Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPST) andwill discuss proper use of a car seat, including installation, daily use, and car seat selections. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. To place a calendar item, go to eventlink.coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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PoloFest gallops into Sedalia this month Fundraiser mashes music festival with polo sporting event BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

An event rolls into Sedalia this month that aims to make people believe in polo, while also serving up first-class music entertainment. PoloFest, which as the name suggests is both a music festival and polo sporting event, kicks off Aug. 25 at the Denver Polo Club. It’s bringing in names like Phantogram and Quinn XCII while also showcasing polo through the Women’s World Cup and Colorado Open Final. Organizers say PoloFest is open to people of all ages and all backgrounds, including those new to polo. Here are a few important things to know about the event. Who’s throwing PoloFest? The faces behind this polo-music mashup are Ty MacCarty, of Sheri-

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Tenderfoot is the hardest year, said Morgan Young, 15, of Littleton who has been involved with Westernaires for six years. “It’s the learning curve,” she said. “But eventually you get hooked and all the years after that become more and more fun.” Westernaires has about 300-400 volunteers and instructors. Along with the mounted riding, other special talents the youth can learn include trick roping, chariot-driving or bullwhipcracking. The Westernaires celebrates Western heritage, and this training is unique in that the specialty skills the youth can participate in may not be easily found elsewhere, said alumna and current adult volunteer Karen Kronauge. “Some of these skills are dying arts,” she said. “This is one of those rare places where we have lots of experts who are willing to share their knowledge.” All youth graduate from Westernaires when they graduate from high school. Megan Kirstein, 18, of Littleton has been with Westernaires for five years and will graduate this October. “It’s helped me grow as a person,” Kirstein said, adding one makes a lot of friends through the organization. Kirstein will start college soon but will stay local and hopes to continue riding horses and stay involved with the Westernaires. “It’s always cute seeing the younger kids as they enter in their first year,” Kirstein said, “and watch them grow. By the end, they love it.” Currently, there are about 1,000

dan, Wyoming, and Rob Jornayvaz, of Littleton. The 27-year-old and 25-yearold men, respectively, said they cofounded PoloFest because they love horses, they love the sport of polo and they want more of their generation to understand why. “Horses, they’ve been a part of my life since the beginning and they really do have a special power, not just on the field, but off the field as well,” MacCarty said. MacCarty and Jornayvaz play polo and call the sporting community close-knit. But they also say it has a reputation for being closed-off to the masses. By keeping PoloFest casual — no need to wear big hats or pastel colors — they hope PoloFest makes the sport more inclusive. “I think the thing that draws me most,” Jornayvaz said of polo, “is the horse and the connection that you can create with such an incredible animal that’s so athletic but, at the same time, so in tune with you.” The setting PoloFest takes place at the Denver Polo Club, 6359 Airport Road in Sedalia. Situated along the Front

BECOME A WESTERNAIRE General information about the Westernaires can be found by browsing the organization’s website: www.westernaires.org. Additional questions can be answered by calling 303-279-3767 and leaving a voicemail. Questions may be submitted through the Contact Us page on the website, or by email at membership@westernaires.org. youth involved with the Westernaires. The organization accepts about 250 new members each year. Annual dues are $30 for the year, which goes toward maintenance and utilities for the facilities, located adjacent to the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. Sixth Ave., in Golden. Additional fees include purchasing the Westernaire practice uniform, and for some, may include costume purchases and horse rental. Because most of the youth riders in the program do not own a horse, the organization has about 200 horses that are available for rental for $15 per class. Lucas Cook of Evergreen has been in Westernaires for five years and his favorite horse to work with is one owned by the Westernaires named Nugget. “You know how with animals, you can just form a connection with them?” Cook, 11, said. “Nugget knows when I’m sad or happy. Actually, any mood you can think of. And I know his moods. We have history together.” Westernaires offers youth a learning environment where they are supported to stretch and expand their skill sets, Bauer said. The end result, he added, is that the youths’ performances are just as good, if not better, than any professional out there. “They will literally blow your mind,” Bauer said.

IF YOU GO PoloFest is Aug. 25 in Sedalia at the Denver Polo Club, 6359 Airport Road. Doors open at 1 p.m. and the first polo event kicks off at 2 p.m. Music entertainment runs throughought the day. Visit polofest.com for more information and to purchase tickets. Range among open, grassy fields, the site is not only a burgeoning music venue but one rich in local polo history. The club was founded in 1986 by John and Chris Gandomcar, who built the 100-acre Cottonwood Riding Club in Littleton, located south of Chatfield State Park and north of the Denver Polo Club. Today, according to the club’s website, the Denver Polo Club is run by the Gandomcars’ daughter, Erica, an accomplished polo athlete and advocate for the sport. How PoloFest works The day of the festival will be a mix of polo events and musical entertainment. “It’s going to be a really fun-filled day,” Jornayvaz said. Doors open at 1 p.m. A Kid’s Polo match begins at 2 p.m., the Women’s World Cup runs from 4 to 5 p.m., and the Colorado Open Final runs from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The Equine Partnership Program will offer horse rides and other ways

for people to interact with horses from 2 to 5:30 p.m. Now, soak in this artist lineup: • Brandi Cyrus (yes, that’s Miley Cyrus’ sister) will DJ throughout the event. • Chule & Curtis play at 3 p.m. • ZZ Ward plays at 5 p.m. • Quinn XCII takes the stage at 8 p.m. and headliners Phantogram follow at 9:30 p.m. For a cause PoloFest will benefit the Equine Partnership Program, based in Elizabeth. The nonprofit provides equine therapy for children, families and individuals, but also for underprivileged, abused or neglected children, “a very important population to work with,” Jornayvaz said. People can make donations to the EPP or participate in a silent auction during the festival. Polo teams playing during the event are donating to the EPP as well. Jornayvaz and MacCarty said they’re not sure what to predict for crowd size this year, but they hope to raise $40,000 for the EPP. Funds will help bring kids from the Denver metro to the EPP’s Elizabeth location “to breath some fresh air,” Jornayvaz said, and support the organization’s building projects. “Our goal,” MacCarty said, “is to really showcase the healing power of horses.”

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Keilan Wilbanks is an avid cornhole player who has become very proﬁcient at the sport. He organizes a casual tournament each Wednesday evening at Reeds Southside Tavern in Lone Tree. PHOTOS BY JIM BENTON

Cornhole offers good time for participants of all ages BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

ou can find Keilan Wilbanks playing cornhole three or four nights a week — he practices almost daily. “It’s a social thing. You can do it outside or inside,” he said. “It’s kind of like a park game, and it’s fun to do.” Wilbanks, of Denver, is among the devotees to cornhole, a simple game that essentially requires the player to throw a corn-filled bag into a hole in a platform. The game’s popularity is growing in Colorado, and you can find people tossing bags at many sports bars, restaurants and backyards throughout the Denver metro area. “I do believe cornhole has increased in popularity,” said Denver resident Stan Mika, who plays and designs custom cornhole boards. “It’s because anyone can play no matter their age, their gender or their physical condition. It’s an easy way to be outside socializing with friends and family.” And some players, he added, say they get better after a beer or two. “The American Cornhole Championships were recently broadcast on ESPN, which speaks to its rising popularity,” Mika said. “Kind of reminds me of the attention the U.S. curling team got after the Olympics. Cornhole is just accessible. After buying boards and bags, no extra investment is required.” A game for everyone Cornhole is a simple game that has been played in some manner for centuries. SEE CORNHOLE, P24

CORNHOLE Most sports develop special terminology, and cornhole has its own vocabulary. These terms were obtained from Wikipedia and other various sources. • Cow pie (ace) – Bag that lands on the board and is worth one point. • Airmail – A bag that does not bounce or slide on the board but goes directly into the hole. Sometimes called a swish. • Back door or dirty rollout – A bag that goes over a blocker bag and into the hole. • Backstop – A bag that lands past the hole but creates a backboard to prevent a slider from going off the board. • Blocker – An ace or cow pie that lands in front of the hole to block the hole from a slider. • Cornucopia – When a player throws all four bags into the hole during one inning. This is also called a fourbagger. • Cornhole – A bag that falls into the hole, which is worth three points. • Dirty bag – A bag that is on the ground or is hanging off the board and touching the ground.

TERMINOLOGY • Flop – A type of toss that doesn’t spin horizontally or vertically. • Leprechaun – When a player lands all four bags on the board without getting any in the hole. • Screaming eagle – A bag thrown beyond the board without hitting the board. • Slippery granny – Scoring three bags in a row on the board. • Trip dip – When a player cornholes three out of four bags on a single round. • Hooker – A bag hitting the board and hooking or curving around a locker and going into the hole. • Jumper – A bag that strikes another bag on the board, causing it to jump up into the cornhole. • Sally – A toss that is thrown too weakly and lands on the ground before reaching the board. • Shucker – When a player throws a bag that strikes an opposing players’ bag, knocking it off the board. • Slider – A cornhole that slides into the hole.

ime doesn’t stop for anybody. This is a subject that most of the time I would prefer to overlook but it is impossible. Time flies and there is nothing to do about it except take advantage of each day and look forward. Seems like it OVERTIME was just a few days ago that the baseball championships at All-City Field wrapped up action for the 2017-18 sports seasons. Well, the 2018-19 season is Jim Benton already here as fall sports teams began practice Aug. 6. According to CHSAANow.com the first scrimmages and contests can be held Aug. 9 in boys golf, softball and boys tennis. Cross country, field hockey, gymnastics, boys soccer, spirit and volleyball can start competition on Aug. 16. Football season opens on Aug. 23 and fans, players and coaches are actually looking forward to the campaign. Football games should definitely be more entertaining with the return for the next two seasons of league alignments that follow traditional groupings from years ago. Tied for third Parker golfer Shane Bertsch was 18-under-par but finished in a third place tie in the CoBank Colorado Open golf tournament held July 27-29 at the Green Valley Ranch golf course. Bertsch was the 36-hole leader in the tournament, which was reduced to 54 holes because heavy rain made the course unplayable for the first round. He finished with rounds of 65, 64 and 69 for a 198 total, which was one stroke shy of a playoff for the title. He earned $9,500. Former Douglas County state high school champion Kyler Dunkle, now a senior at the University of Utah, was the low amateur in the tournament as he tied for ninth place with a 12-under-par 204. He carded rounds of 66, 70 and 68. SEE BENTON, P25

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Two players (or four for doubles) take turns throwing bags filled with dried corn at a raised inclined platform with a hole at the far end. The boxes are set 27 feet apart for tournaments and usually 24 feet apart from the front of the box to box for more casual games. A bag that goes into the hole scores three points and one on the board is worth one point. Matches are broken down into innings or frames with each player throwing four bags. Any bag that touches the ground during the throw does not count. Cancellation scoring is used and the first team or player to 21 with a difference of two points is the winner. Any of a team’s or individual’s bags knocked into the hole by the opposition counts. Many contestants are adept at throwing the bags of corn while holding refreshments in their other hand. Great athletic skills are not needed to play the game. Young, old, male and female can participate in cornhole, a social game that allows for interaction between competitors. Play Mile High organizes cornhole leagues and tournaments in bars and parks around the Denver area. A Colorado state tournament is set for Oct.27 at Softball Country at 2101 W. 64th Avenue in southwestern Adams County. Plus, there are numerous national tournaments for singles and doubles participants each year, with increasing tourney prize money ranging from $36,000 to $68,000.

Caleb Valdez and his mother Naomi Hettig of Lone Tree take part in a casual cornhole tournament on Aug. 1 at Reeds Southside Tavern in Lone Tree. JIM BENTON The game, also known by such names as tailgate toss, bean bag toss, baggo, corn toss and bags game, is easy to play in the backyard or in parking lots and tailgate gatherings to keep people entertained before barbecues or games. Cornhole has also started to make inroads as a charity event. Several fundraising tournaments have been held this summer. Ford Church, executive director of the Cottonwood Institute, said a few years ago the educational nonprofit organization decided to raise money with a cornhole tournament instead of another golf tournament. This year, The Throwdown: A Charity Cornhole Tournment was scheduled for Aug. 5 at Union Station in downtown Denver, with 32 two-person teams

scheduled to play in challenge and competitive divisions. Origins debated Mika, who started his own business that he calls The Colorado Cornhole Guy, didn’t speculate on the origin of the game, which has been and will continue to be debated. Many argue that ancient civilizations invented cornhole by tossing rocks at holes in the ground. Others claim Native Americans — citing the Blackhawk tribe in Illinois — filled pigs’ bladders with dried beans and tossed them competitively. Germans maintain they started cornhole with burlap bags filled with a pound of corn, but when the price of corn swelled, the game lost popularity. German immigrants began playing in

Cincinnati during the 1800s where corn was abundant and available. Then there was Kentucky farmer Jedidiah McGillicuddy, who apparently devised the game to play on the farm with friends and family. Still, the game probably hasn’t changed much in one aspect because, no matter if it is a game that involves family, friends, a league or a tournament, it is natural for players to become competitive. “It gets competitive,” said Alicia Shoulder of Lone Tree. “It takes a little bit of practice. It’s not like super easy. When you first start you are really not that good, but you get there. It is just fun to play.” As simple as the game might seem, it can get difficult at times for elite players, who need to determine the correct footwork and bag release and use speed shots, spin shots or stop shots. Players can grip the bag on the side and give it back spin, or hold it flat so the bag lands like a pancake. “Every approved bag has a slick side and sticky side,” explained Wilbanks. “If you are going first, you want to block so you use the sticky side with a higher trajectory and land it right in front of the hole so it sticks there. If you go second, you can go with a slider, a little lower trajectory and harder push to push the bag in — or you have the dunker which goes over the top and straight in the hole. “It is more like a chess game. You have to figure out what your opponent wants to do first. If they are sliding people you want to block them. If they are dunkers, you had better get your bags in position to get them all in.”

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FROM PAGE 9

Super coaching staff It is easy to rattle off or at least find the names of high school head football coaches around the area but the assistant coaches are important to any program yet they often go unnoticed. However, it is hard to overlook the assistant coaches that Valor Christian head coach Ed McCaffrey has assembled for his first season at the helm of the Eagles. The 15 assistants on McCaffrey staff are loaded with National Football League and college playing experience and many are well-schooled as high school football coaches. Six coaches, including McCaffrey, have won a combined 10 Super Bowl rings and Richard Harvey was on two teams that played but lost in Super Bowls. The assistant coaches that have won Super Bowl rings are Ben Hamilton, Tyler Polumbus, Jeff Thomason, Brandon Stokley and John Howell.

Competition heightens Once more grocers begin selling full-strength beer, wine and spirits, small liquor store owners will need to adapt to new, much larger competitors. Jeanne McEvoy, CEO of the Colorado Licensed Beverage Association, a statewide representative of family-owned liquor stores, said there will be an estimated 2,000 fullstrength beer competitors in the market come 2019. “That’s an immediate, significant change to the competitive landscape,” McEvoy said. “Now we have to figure out what might be most beneficial to assist liquor stores in adapting to this change.” With the beer bill kicking in next year, liquor store owners have already begun anticipating their next moves. Some will expand, others will downsize, according to McEvoy. Several others still don’t know much about the new laws in the first place. And as the craft beer market will expand to grocery stores, smaller liquor stores will need to learn how to adapt. McEvoy said the CBLA predicts a 30 percent decrease in “bread-andbutter” beer sales from local liquor retailers, sale of popular beers like Coors, Budweiser and Corona. “That’s what keeps the lights on and the bills paid,” McEvoy said.

Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com or at 303-566-4083.

“I think their purchasing may change and the number of craft beers they might be able to offer. You’ve got to have the money to buy it. Bottles and cans on the shelves don’t make you any money. It’s the (beer) walking out the door.” Discouraging journey On a recent trip to California, Carolyn Joy, owner of Joy Wine and Spirits in Denver, visited local liquor stores to see what she should expect in the coming years. She does this whenever she goes to different markets. This time, her daughter was visiting a few colleges in the Bay Area. What she found was something she worried Colorado would turn into — or has already begun turning into. The smaller liquor stores were less impressive and more rundown while the chains prospered. Some smaller stores did well, but typically in neighborhoods with a high population density and not much competition surrounding it. “What has happened in Colorado, in my opinion, is people getting used to shopping at chains,” Joy said. “And chains getting deeper pockets than mom-and-pop stores and it’s hard to ward them off.” Joy’s fears of what may occur in Colorado echo much of the same sentiment from smaller liquor store owners. Some stores will be forced to close as a result of the new

“What has happened in Colorado, in my opinion, is people getting used to shopping at chains. And chains getting deeper pockets than momand-pop stores and it’s hard to ward them off.” Carolyn Joy Owner of Joy Wine and Spirits

competition, and other stores will survive, be it because of the store’s location, ties to the community, customer service or selection. Joy acknowledged the consumer still stands to benefit from the change, but said it might not be as convenient as some may believe. “In the long run,” she said, “sometimes, is it really convenient if you go to a place where you don’t have to wait in line and you get what you really want and you have a parking spot and they’re friendly and you’re supporting the community?”

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All the while, a handful of protesters approached and yelled at officers who lined up in front of the bonded protesters, asking questions like, “Are you on the right side of history?” and how they would feel “if they were your children” separated at the border. Other words by protesters included saying officers were supporting white supremacy and imploring them to quit their jobs. One protester yelled messages at the stone-faced officers including, “I know some of you go to church” and “What would Jesus do?” Protesters are “putting their freedom on the line for something bigger than themselves,” said Tommy, a protester from Aurora who spoke on condition of being identified by first name.

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Buskerfest Denver Union Station is the scene for “Buskerfest on the 105th Meridian” Aug. 10-12. Multiple shows on the plaza at Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St. Also the Union Station Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 11. Full schedule: unionstationbuskerfest.com. Curtis Center for the Arts The 35th Annual All Colorado Art Show is open at Curtis Center for the Arts, 2349 E. Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, through Aug. 25. Local artist Pat Aaron was juror. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Greenwoodvillage.com. Aaron’s work will be featured in “Connected by Color” at the Arvada Center Sept. 13-Nov. 11. Arvada auditions The Arvada Center will hold replacement auditions for Mayzie and Mr. Mayor/Wickersham in “Seussical” from 11

a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 20 at 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. See arvadacenter.org/onstage/auditions to schedule an audition or call 720-898-7200. Must be 18 or older. Art exhibition Colorado Gallery of the Arts, in the Annex at Arapahoe Community College, Littleton campus, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, will host CAEA through Aug. 29, the Colorado Art Education Association State Teachers’ Exhibition. Closing reception 5-7 p.m. Aug. 29. Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MondaysFridays, until 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Art lessons Painter Cindy Welch of Castle Rock will teach watercolor classes Sept. 4. Beginning watercolor, 9 a.m. to noon; Watercolor workshop, 1-4 p.m., at Hobby Lobby, 1361 New Beale St., Castle Rock. Information: CindyWelchDesign.com. Valkarie Gallery Littleton assemblage artist Michelle Lamb has five pieces at Valkarie Gallery, 445 S. Saulsbury St., Lakewood, through Sept. 30, where she is a featured guest artist. valkariefineart.com.

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Spurred by family separations Piper, the protest spokesperson, said the arm-link blockades were planned by Abolish ICE Denver when protesters felt that the July 26 deadline for the federal government to reunite families and children separated at the border would not be met. “The concern of folks here is that the kids (not yet reunited with families) will end up in foster care,” Piper said. Vizguerra, one of the organizers of the protest, stood among the crowd during the heavy police presence. “It’s not ‘immigration is my problem’ — it’s everybody’s problem,” Vizguerra said at the protest July 31. Vizguerra was named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people of 2017 and garnered widespread media attention amid an 86-day stay in church sanctuary from immigration enforcement in Denver that year.

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FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS.

Public 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. 0260-2018

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 18, 2018, 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) ARIEH SZIGETI AND JAN Z. SZIGETI Original Beneficiary(ies) WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CIT Date of Deed of Trust December 02, 2002 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 24, 2002 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B2247444 Original Principal Amount $945,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $916,199.98

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, 09/19/2018, 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: 7/26/2018 Last Publication: 8/23/2018 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;

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DATE: 05/18/2018 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 # 00000007431901 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.: 0260-2018 First Publication: 7/26/2018 Last Publication: 8/23/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0273-2018 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 5, 2018, 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) LISA VASKIN AND DAVID VASKIN Original Beneficiary(ies) U.S. BANK N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust March 12, 2015 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 19, 2015 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D5026824 Original Principal Amount $204,725.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $196,126.69 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 3, BLOCK 5, AURORA HILLS FILING NO. ONE, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 11718 E. ALASKA AVENUE, AURORA, CO 80012. 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, 10/03/2018, 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: 8/9/2018 Last Publication: 9/6/2018 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

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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: 8/9/2018 Last Publication: 9/6/2018 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;

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IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 06/05/2018 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 # 00000007584238 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.: 0273-2018 First Publication: 8/9/2018 Last Publication: 9/6/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0271-2018 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 25, 2018, 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) THE FALLS OF LITTLETON, LLC Original Beneficiary(ies) RLS CAPITAL, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt RLS CAPITAL, INC. Date of Deed of Trust May 23, 2016 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 07, 2016 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D6059465 Original Principal Amount $2,500,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $2,479,510.46 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION PURSUANT TO AFFIDAVIT OF SCRIVENER'S ERROR RECORDED ON 5/17/2018 AT RECEPTION NO. D8047978 TO CORRECT LEGAL DESCRIPTION. 8199 SOUTHPARK COURT, LITTLETON, CO 80120-5637. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. If applicable, a description of any changes to the deed of trust described in the notice of election and demand pursuant to affidavit as allowed by statutes: C.R.S.§ 38-35-109(5) LEGAL DESCRIPTION HAS BEEN CORRECTED BY SCRIVENER'S AFFIDAVIT RECORDED 5/17/2018 AT RECEPTION NO. D8047978 IN THE RECORDS OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt se-

PURSUANT TO AFFIDAVIT OF SCRIVENER'S ERROR RECORDED ON 5/17/2018 AT RECEPTION NO. D8047978 TO CORRECT LEGAL DESCRIPTION.

1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 32 BEARS SOUTH 00 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 04 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 996.10 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 04 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE 8199 SOUTHPARK COURT, EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 1 AND ALSO BEING THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF LITTLETON, CO 80120-5637. SAID SECTION 32, A DISTANCE OF 266.50 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 57 DEGREES 03 THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENOF 398.42 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DECUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF GREES 06 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST, A TRUST. DISTANCE OF 204.92 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF If applicable, a description of any changes to WEST HILLTOP DRIVE; the deed of trust described in the notice of To to advertise yourTHENCE public notices call 303-566-4100 ALONG SAID NORTHERLY RIGHTelection and demand pursuant affidavit as OF-WAY LINE, THE FOLLOWING SIX (6) allowed by statutes: C.R.S.§ 38-35-109(5) COURSES: LEGAL DESCRIPTION HAS BEEN CORREC1. NORTH 89 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 00 TED BY SCRIVENER'S AFFIDAVIT RECORSECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 114.55 DED 5/17/2018 AT RECEPTION NO. D8047978 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE; IN THE RECORDS OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY. 2. THENCE 39.93 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, HAVING A CENTNOTICE OF SALE RAL ANGLE OF 30 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 09 SECONDS, AND A RADIUS OF 75.00 FEET; The current holder of the Evidence of Debt se3. THENCE NORTH 59 DEGREES 23 cured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, MINUTES 51 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale OF 76.59 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE; as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. 4. THENCE 82.76 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT, HAVING A CENTTHEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, RAL ANGLE OF 37 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 55 09/26/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County SECONDS, AND A RADIUS OF 125.00 FEET; Administration Building, 5334 South Prince 5. THENCE SOUTH 82 DEGREES 40 Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the MINUTES 14 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE highest and best bidder for cash, the said real OF 31.84 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE; property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), 6. THENCE 22.89 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 87 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 01 purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in SECONDS, AND A RADIUS OF 15.00 FEET said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale TO A POINT ON THE EASTERLY RIGHT-OFand other items allowed by law, and will issue to WAY LINE OF SOUTHPARK CIRCLE; the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. THENCE ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGHT-OFWAY LINE, THE FOLLOWING FIVE (5) First Publication: 8/2/2018 COURSES: Last Publication: 8/30/2018 1. NORTH 09 DEGREES 53 MINUTES 45 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 90.80 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE; IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A 2. THENCE 294.02 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOA CURVE TO THE RIGHT, HAVING A CENTTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE RAL ANGLE OF 17 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 49 PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE SECONDS, AND A RADIUS OF 966.50 FEET; EXTENDED; 3. THENCE NORTH 07 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 04 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A OF 100.60 FEET TO A POINT OF LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE CURVATURE; REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF 4. THENCE 132.37 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT, HAVING A CENTCONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE RAL ANGLE OF 07 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECSECONDS, AND A RADIUS OF 1083.50 FEET; TION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY 5. THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 32 FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO MINUTES 04 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU OF 255.45 FEET; (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSTHENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 27 MINUTES URE PROCESS. 56 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 14.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EASTERLY LINE Colorado Attorney General OF SAID LOT 2, SOUTHPARK SUBDIVISION 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor FILING NO. 5; Denver, Colorado 80203 THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 34 MINUTES (800) 222-4444 04 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID EASTwww.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov ERLY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 255.45 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, Federal Consumer Financial EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PORTION Protection Bureau OF PROPERTY CONVEYED TO THE CITY OF P.O. Box 4503 LITTLETON IN STATUTORY WARRANTY Iowa City, Iowa 52244 DEED RECORDED NOVEMBER 15, 2000 UN(855) 411-2372 DER RECEPTION NO. B0148527. www.consumerfinance.gov THE BASIS OF BEARINGS IS THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF DATE: 05/25/2018 SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the 68 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado WHICH BEARS SOUTH 89 DEGREES 53 By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee MINUTES 45 SECONDS WEST AS SHOWN ON THE RECORDED PLAT OF SOUTHPARK The name, address, business telephone numSUBDIVISION FILING NO. 5, THE SOUTHWber and bar registration number of the EST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 32 IS A attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the CDOT MONUMENT IN A RANGE BOX, PLS indebtedness is: 25384 AND THE SOUTH QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION 32 IS A 3 1/4" ALUMINUM CAP Lynn M. Janeway #15592 IN A RANGE BOX, PLS 28 Alison L Berry #34531 David R. Doughty #40042 Legal Notice NO.: 0271-2018 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 First Publication: 8/2/2018 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Last Publication: 8/30/2018 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 7069990 COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION Attorney File # 18-018510 CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0237-2018 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any informaTo Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given tion provided may be used for that purpose. with regard to the following described Deed of ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado ReTrust: vised 1/2015 On May 4, 2018, the undersigned Public Trust0271-2018 LEGAL DESCRIPTION ee caused the Notice of Election and Demand A PARCEL OF LAND BEING A PORTION OF relating to the Deed of Trust described below to LOTS 1 & 2, SOUTHPARK SUBDIVISION - FILbe recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. ING NO. 5, SITUATED IN THE SOUTH ONE HALF OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, Original Grantor(s) RANGE 68 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL Jeanne A. Ellison MERIDIAN, CITY OF LITTLETON, COUNTY OF Original Beneficiary(ies) ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING Wells Fargo Financial Colorado, Inc. MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt LOWS: Wells Fargo USA Holdings, Inc. Date of Deed of Trust BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER February 15, 2005 OF LOT 2, SAID SOUTHPARK SUBDIVISION County of Recording FILING NO. 5 FROM WHENCE THE SOUTH Arapahoe 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 32 BEARS Recording Date of Deed of Trust SOUTH 00 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 04 March 11, 2005 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 996.10 Recording Information (Reception No. FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 32 and/or Book/Page No.) MINUTES 04 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE B5035438 EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 1 AND ALSO BEING Original Principal Amount THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF $146,639.58 SAID SECTION 32, A DISTANCE OF 266.50 Outstanding Principal Balance FEET; THENCE SOUTH 57 DEGREES 03 $127,007.79 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 398.42 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEPursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are GREES 06 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST, A hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of DISTANCE OF 204.92 FEET TO A POINT ON trust have been violated as follows: failure to THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF pay principal and interest when due together WEST HILLTOP DRIVE; with all other payments provided for in the evidTHENCE ALONG SAID NORTHERLY RIGHTence of debt secured by the deed of trust and OF-WAY LINE, THE FOLLOWING SIX (6) other violations thereof. COURSES: THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A 1. NORTH 89 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 00 FIRST LIEN. SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 114.55 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE; LOT 176, HIGHLAND VIEW SUBDIVISION, 2. THENCE 39.93 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, HAVING A CENTSTATE OF COLORADO RAL ANGLE OF 30 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 09 SECONDS, AND A RADIUS OF 75.00 FEET; Also known by street and number as:

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THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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LOT 176, HIGHLAND VIEW SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 2789 East Nichols Circle, Centennial, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 09/05/2018, 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: 7/12/2018 Last Publication: 8/9/2018 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: 05/04/2018 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: Holly Shilliday #24423 Courtney Wright #45482 Erin Croke #46557 Jennifer Rogers #34682 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-18-825476-LL The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0237-2018 First Publication: 7/12/2018 Last Publication: 8/9/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0241-2018

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 8, 2018, 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) ELVA M. ANDERSON Original Beneficiary(ies) FINANCIAL FREEDOM SENIOR FUNDING CORPORATION, A SUBSIDIARY OF INDY MAC BANK, F.S.B. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CIT BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust October 31, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 07, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B5167904 Original Principal Amount $309,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $141,139.24

October 31, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 07, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B5167904 Original Principal Amount $309,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $141,139.24

Public Trustees

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION Also known by street and number as: 2897 W RIVERKWALK CIRCLE #107, 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.

David W Drake #43315 Scott D. Toebben #19011 Randall S. Miller & Associates PC 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710 Attorney File # 18CO00197-1

Public Trustees

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0244-2018 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 9, 2018, 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) Anita Chanthasavath Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Matrix Financial Services Corporation Date of Deed of Trust June 06, 2016 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 13, 2016 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D6061742 Book: n/a Page: Original Principal Amount $458,850.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $447,529.37

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 09/05/2018, 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: 7/12/2018 Last Publication: 8/9/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Also known by street and number as: 6160 S Memphis Court, Centennial, CO 80016.

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;

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 19, BLOCK 6, PINEY CREEK VILLAGE, FILING NO.1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO

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, 09/05/2018, 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: 7/12/2018 Last Publication: 8/9/2018 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: 05/09/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: David W Drake #43315 Scott D. Toebben #19011 Randall S. Miller & Associates PC 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710 Attorney File # 18CO00197-1

Public Trustees

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.: 0244-2018 First Publication: 7/12/2018 Last Publication: 8/9/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0245-2018 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 9, 2018, 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) Hever Alan Resendiz Hernandez Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Guild Mortgage Company Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Guild Mortgage Company Date of Deed of Trust January 17, 2017 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 19, 2017 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D7007192 Original Principal Amount $251,363.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $247,996.48 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 6, BLOCK 13, AURORA HILLS SIXTH FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 416 S POTOMAC WAY, AURORA, CO 80012. 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, 09/05/2018, 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: 7/12/2018 Last Publication: 8/9/2018 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: 05/09/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

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.

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

Holly Shilliday #24423 Courtney Wright #45482

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DATE: 05/09/2018 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:

Public Trustees

Holly Shilliday #24423 Courtney Wright #45482 Erin Croke #46557 Jennifer Rogers #34682 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-18-826422-IL 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.: 0245-2018 First Publication: 7/12/2018 Last Publication: 8/9/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0249-2018

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

On May 11, 2018, 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) MARCO ROJANO QUEZADA Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Date of Deed of Trust November 09, 2016 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 10, 2016 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D6129684 Original Principal Amount $270,019.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $265,173.83

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 6, WEBERS SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 6158 SOUTH HILL STREET, LITTLETON, CO 80120.

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

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 09/12/2018, 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: 7/19/2018 Last Publication: 8/16/2018 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;

Protection Bureau Littleton Englewood 8.9.18 * 2 P.O. Box 4503

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(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

Public Trustees

Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 05/11/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Alison L Berry #34531 David R. Doughty #40042 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 7069990 Attorney File # 18-018482 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.: 0249-2018 First Publication: 7/19/2018 Last Publication: 8/16/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0250-2018

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 11, 2018, 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) ALBERT J. ERRETT AND BETTY O. ERRETT Original Beneficiary(ies) CITYWIDE BANKS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Date of Deed of Trust November 15, 2001 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 21, 2001 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B1200052 Original Principal Amount $156,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $135,885.06

LOT 4, BLOCK 10, SUNRIDGE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 96 SOUTH FRASER CIRCLE, AURORA, CO 80012.

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

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

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

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.

Public Trustees

Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 05/11/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Alison L Berry #34531 David R. Doughty #40042 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 7069990 Attorney File # 15-008193 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.: 0250-2018 First Publication: 7/19/2018 Last Publication: 8/16/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0255-2018 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 15, 2018, 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) NEIL J. BUTTERFIELD Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR RESIDENTIAL FINANCE CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust February 27, 2010 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 08, 2010 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D0022742 Original Principal Amount $190,250.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $173,052.94 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT A. Also known by street and number as: 5400 SOUTH WINDERMERE STREET, LITTLETON, CO 80120. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 09/12/2018, 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: 7/19/2018 Last Publication: 8/16/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Public Trustees

First Publication: 7/19/2018 Last Publication: 8/16/2018 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: 05/15/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Alison L Berry #34531 David R. Doughty #40042 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 7069990 Attorney File # 18-018596 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 0255-2018 LEGAL DESCRIPTION THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THAT PART OF BLOCK 1, STARK BROTHERS NORTH WOODLAWN ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK 1, THENCE SOUTH 90 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID BLOCK; THENCE EAST 140 FEET; THENCE NORTH 90 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID BLOCK 1; THENCE WEST 140 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

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.

Public Trustees

LOT 16, BLOCK 9, TOLLGATE CROSSING SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 23787 E. BELLEWOOD DRIVE, AURORA, CO 80016. 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, 09/19/2018, 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: 7/26/2018 Last Publication: 8/23/2018 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: 05/18/2018 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:

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0256-2018

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

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.

On May 18, 2018, 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.

Legal Notice NO.: 0255-2018 First Publication: 7/19/2018 Last Publication: 8/16/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Original Grantor(s) ANITA C. BRANCH Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC Date of Deed of Trust February 12, 2010 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 17, 2010 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D0015908 Original Principal Amount $212,657.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $177,740.71 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 16, BLOCK 9, TOLLGATE CROSSING SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO

Legal Notice NO.: 0256-2018 First Publication: 7/26/2018 Last Publication: 8/23/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0276-2018 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 5, 2018, 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) ELLIS N. ABBEY Original Beneficiary(ies) BANKERS EXPRESS MORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR REGISTERED HOLDERS OF CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-5 Date of Deed of Trust March 29, 2014 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 05, 2004 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B4060788 Original Principal Amount $191,200.00

2004-5 Date of Deed of Trust March 29, 2014 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 05, 2004 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B4060788 Original Principal Amount $191,200.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $274,792.13

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Public Trustees

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 6, BLOCK 3, SETTLERS VILLAGE SUBDIVISION, FILING NO.2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 15092 EAST WALSH DRIVE, AURORA, CO 80012.

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, 10/03/2018, 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: 8/9/2018 Last Publication: 9/6/2018 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;

DATE: 06/05/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

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

Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Alison L Berry #34531 David R. Doughty #40042 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 7069990 Attorney File # 18-018751 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.: 0276-2018 First Publication: 8/9/2018 Last Publication: 9/6/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Name Changes Public Notice County Court Arapahoe County, Colorado 1790 W. Littleton Blvd. Littleton, Colorado 80120 In the Matter of the Petition of: Parent/ Petitioner: Katelynn Ann Roff For Minor Child: Savannah Lynn Hill To Change the Child’s Name to: Savannah Lynn Roff

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August 9, 2018 Public Notice

County Court Arapahoe County, Colorado 1790 W. Littleton Blvd. Littleton, Colorado 80120

Name Changes

In the Matter of the Petition of: Parent/ Petitioner: Katelynn Ann Roff For Minor Child: Savannah Lynn Hill To Change the Child’s Name to: Savannah Lynn Roff Case Number: 18C100591

NOTICE TO NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT BY PUBLICATION Notice to: Scott Dean Hill, non-custodial parent. Notice is given that a hearing is scheduled as follows: Date: September 10, 2018 Time: 9:30 AM Location: 1790 W. Littleton Blvd. Division A1 Littleton, Colorado 80120 For the purpose of requesting a change of name for Savannah Lynn Hill. At this hearing the Court may enter an order changing the name of the minor child. To support or voice objection to the proposed name change, you must appear at the hearing.

Legal Notice No.: 521887 First Publication: August 9, 2018 Last Publication: August 23, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public notice is given on July 19, 2018, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Brenden Thomas Verbeck be changed to Brenden Thomas Neal Case No.: 18 CV 01018

Name Changes

By: Judge Elizabeth Volz Legal Notice No: 521854 First Publication: August 2, 2018 Last Publication: August 16, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public notice is given on July 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 Darja Golovanova be changed to Darya Fridman Case No.: 2018 C 100592 By:Brittany Sill Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 521890 First Publication: August 9, 2018 Last Publication: August 23, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Notice To Creditors NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lynn Bilger, Jr. aka Lynn Bilger, Deceased Case No.: 18PR30724

In the Matter of the Petition of: Parent/ Petitioner: Katelynn Ann Roff For Minor Child: Bailey Jo Hill To Change the Child’s Name to: Bailey Jo Roff Case Number: 18C100589

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of the County of Arapahoe, Colorado on or before November 30, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

NOTICE TO NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT BY PUBLICATION

/s/ original signature on file in office of Palmer, Goertzel & Associates, P.C.

Notice to: Scott Dean Hill, non-custodial parent.

Lynn Bilger, Personal Representative 6199 S. Elati Street Littleton, CO 80120 (303) 797-8982

At this hearing the Court may enter an order changing the name of the minor child. To support or voice objection to the proposed name change, you must appear at the hearing. Legal Notice No.: 521888 First Publication: August 9, 2018 Last Publication: August 23, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on July 18, 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 Tracey Michelle Nicolaides be changed to Tracey Michelle Fox Case No.: 18 C 100568 By: Shana Kloek, Clerk of Court Brittany Sill, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 521839 First Publication: July 26, 2018 Last Publication: August 9, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on July 13, 2018 that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Sundaran Zengan Robin be changed to Zengan Rose Case No.: 18 C 100551 By: Kim Boswell, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 521846 First Publication: August 2, 2018 Last Publication: August 16, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on July 19, 2018, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Brenden Thomas Verbeck be changed to Brenden Thomas Neal Case No.: 18 CV 01018 By: Judge Elizabeth Volz Legal Notice No: 521854 First Publication: August 2, 2018

LILLY M. GONZALEZ, Deceased. Case Number: 18 PR 30738

INTERESTED PERSONS AND OWNERS BY INHERITANCE PURSUANT TO § 15-12-1303, C.R.S.

County Court Arapahoe County, Colorado 1790 W. Littleton Blvd. Littleton, Colorado 80120

For the purpose of requesting a change of name for Bailey Jo Hill.

Public Notice In the Matter of the Determination of Heirs or Devisees or Both and of Interests in Property of:

NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION

Public Notice

Date: September 10, 2018 Time: 9:30 AM Location: 1790 W. Littleton Blvd. Division A1 Littleton, Colorado 80120

Notice To Creditors

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public Notice

Notice is given that a hearing is scheduled as follows:

the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before December 3, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Legal Notice No.: 521825 First Publication: July 26, 2018 Last Publication: August 9, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of ELIAS SEKRIEH, Deceased Case Number: 18PR30728 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before November 29, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Joseph Sekrieh, Personal Representative 7540 S. Pitkin Ct. Centennial, CO 80016 Legal Notice No.: 521826 First Publication: July 26, 2018 Last Publication: August 9, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jacquelyn Jule Howard, a/ka/ Jacquelyn J. Howard, a/k/a Jaci Howard, a/k/a Jaci J. Howard, Deceased. Case Number: 2018PR30736 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 November 26, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

To All Interested Persons and Owners by Inheritance: Gilbert M. Gonzalez A Petition has been filed under case no. 18 PR 30738 in Arapahoe County District Court alleging that the above Decedent died leaving the following property: 100% interest in house and lot located in Arapahoe County described as: Lots Numbered Two (2) and Three (3), Block Ten (10), First Addition to Sheridan. Also known as: 3818 S. Knox Ct. Denver, CO 80236 The hearing on the Petition will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued: Date: September 13, 2018 Time: 8:00 a.m. Courtroom or Division: Probate Address: 7325 S. Potomac St. Centennial, CO 80112 This is a non-appearance hearing; attendance is not required or expected. Note: • You must answer the Petition within 35 days after the last publication of this Notice. • Within the time required for answering the Petition, all objections to the Petition must be in writing and filed with the Court. All filing fees must be paid on or before the hearing date and time. • The hearing shall be limited to the Petition, the objections timely filed and served and the parties answering the Petition in a timely manner. • If no objections are timely filed and served, the Court may issue a Decree without a hearing. Gilbert M. Gonzalez, Petitioner c/o Chayet & Danzo LLC 650 S. Cherry St., Ste. 710 Denver, CO 80246 Legal Notice No.: 521827 First Publication: July 26, 2018 Last Publication: August 9, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Eugene R. Perkins, also known as Eugene Ray Perkins, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 30687 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 December 3, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Eugene David Perkins Personal Representative 1345 Carlyle Park Circle Highlands Ranch, CO 80128 Legal Notice No.: 521840 First Publication: July 26, 2018 Last Publication: August 9, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Michelle Halstead a/k/a Michelle Anne Halstead, Deceased Case Number 2018PR30713

Gentry Howard Taylor, Personal Representative c/o Goddard & Hawkins, PC 1444 Blake St. Denver, CO 80202

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to Arapahoe County Court on or before December 3, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Legal Notice No.: 521837 First Publication: July 26, 2018 Last Publication: August 9, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Karen Halstead Personal Representative 5791 S. Perth Place Centennial CO 80015

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Glenn Alan Pickarts, aka Glenn A Pickarts, aka Glenn Pickarts, Deceased Case Number: 2018PR034074 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 November 26, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Kara Massa Personal Representative 10631 Sedgwick Way Parker, CO 80134 Legal Notice No.: 521838 First Publication: July 26, 2018 Last Publication: August 9, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No.: 521850 First Publication: August 2, 2018 Last Publication: August 16, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Betty J. Cloos, a/k/a Betty Jane Cloos, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 30703 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 December 3, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Lorraine M. Richardson Personal Representative 4477 W. 64th Place Arvada, Colorado 80003 Bette Heller, Esq., Atty. Reg. #: 10521 Attorney to the Personal Representative

Lorraine M. Richardson Personal Representative 4477 W. 64th Place Arvada, Colorado 80003

Notice To Creditors

Bette Heller, Esq., Atty. Reg. #: 10521 Attorney to the Personal Representative 19671 E. Euclid Drive, Centennial, CO 80016 Phone Number: 303-690-7092 FAX Number: 303-690-0757 E-mail: bhelleresq@earthlink.net Legal Notice No.: 521859 First Publication: August 2, 2018 Last Publication: August 16, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JO HILDA LITTRELL, a/k/a JO H. LITTRELL, a/k/a JO LITTRELL, a/k/a JO HILDA TRUDEAU, a/k/a JO H. TRUDEAU, a/k/a JO TRUDEAU, a/k/a JO HILDA THURSTON, a/k/a JO H. THURSTON, and JO THURSTON, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 30764 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 December 10, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Diane Trudeau, Personal Representative Personal Representative 15555 East 40th Avenue, Unit 74 Denver, Colorado 80239 Legal Notice No.: 521860 First Publication: August 9, 2018 Last Publication: August 23, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Soraya Formby, Deceased Case Number: 2018PR30570 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 December 10, 2018 or the claims may be forever barred. Candace Covnot Personal Representative 4430 Witches Hollow Lane Security, CO 80911 Legal Notice No.: 521894 First Publication: August 9, 2018 Last Publication: August 23, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Maribeth P. Morris, also known as Maribeth Patricia Morris, and as Maribeth Morris, Deceased Case No.: 2018PR30787 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 December 10, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

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All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Co-Personal Representatives or to the District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado on or before December 2, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Notice To Creditors

Daniel B. Seff, Co-Personal Representative Christina L. Schmitt, Co-Personal Representative c/o Goddard & Hawkins, PC 1444 Blake St. Denver, CO 80202 Legal Notice No: 521845 First Publication: August 2, 2018 Last Publication: August 16, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Leona Marie Evans, a/k/a Leona M. Evans, a/k/a Leona Evans, Deceased Case: 2018PR30722

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 December 2, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Lawrence L. Fuller Personal Representative 6602 W. Walden Street Aurora, CO 80016 Legal Notice No: 521847 First Publication: August 2, 2018 Last Publication: August 16, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Barbara A. Stills, a/k/a Barbara Stills, a/k/a Barbara Ann Stills, Deceased Case: 2018PR30675

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 December 2, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Baysore & Christian Fiduciary Services LLC By and through its designated representatives: Roby Scott Christian and/or Mary Maresh 7200 Dry Creek Road Ste B-201 Centennial, CO 80112 Legal Notice No: 521848 First Publication: August 2, 2018 Last Publication: August 16, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of ROBERT DEANE BAUER, a/k/a ROBERT DEAN BAUER, a/k/a ROBERT D. BAUER, a/k/a ROBERT BAUER, a/k/a BOB BAUER, Deceased. Case No:. 2018PR030741

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of the County of Arapahoe, Colorado on or before December 4, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Teri Morris Williams Personal Representative 23656 Via Clasico Valencia, CA 91355

Rebecca Andersen, Personal Representative c/o Brian Landy, Attorney 3780 South Broadway, Suite 107 Englewood, CO 80113

Legal Notice No.: 521897 First Publication: August 9, 2018 Last Publication: August 23, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No: 521849 First Publication: August 2, 2018 Last Publication: August 16, 2018 Publisher: Englewood Herald

Public Notice

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Beth Sue Archibald, aka Beth S. Archibald, aka Beth Archibald , Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 30791

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Donna M. Nash, aka Donna Marie Nash, Deceased Case Number: 18PR30629

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 December 10, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Elden John Personal Representative c/o Katz, Look & Onorato, P.C. 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1100 Denver, Colorado 80203 Legal Notice No.: 521900 First Publication: August 9, 2018 Last Publication: August 23, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jeffrey Dean Schmitt, a/k/a Jeffrey D. Schmitt, a/k/a Jeffrey Schmitt, Deceased Case Number: 2018PR30727 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Co-Personal Representatives or to the District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado on or before December 2, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Daniel B. Seff, Co-Personal Representative Christina L. Schmitt, Co-Personal Representative c/o Goddard & Hawkins, PC

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 December 9, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Brian L. Nash Personal Representative c/o Kokish & Goldmanis, P.C. 316 Wilcox Street Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 Legal Notice No: 521855 First Publication: August 2, 2018 Last Publication: August 16, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Marjorie Ann Musil, Deceased Case Number: 18 PR 30498

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Virgil Allen Musil Personal Representative 7898 South Forest Street Centennial, Colorado 80122

Notice To Creditors

Legal Notice No: 521856 First Publication: August 2, 2018 Last Publication: August 16, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Helen E. Verizzi, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 172

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 December 10, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Tina Crux Personal Representative 17883 E. Bethany Drive Aurora, Colorado 80013 Legal Notice No: 521861 First Publication: August 9, 2018 Last Publication: August 23, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of TRAVIS ALLEN BRYAN, Deceased Case Number 2018 PR 30720:

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 December 9, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Christine Icke c/o Conover Law, LLC 6161 South Syracuse Way, Suite 270 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Legal Notice No: 521875 First Publication: August 9, 2018 Last Publication: August 23, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ellen Pauline Charlifu, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 217 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 December 10, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Peri Edward Charlifu Personal Representative 1345 S. Ingalls Street Lakewood, Colorado 80232 Legal Notice No: 521876 First Publication: August 9, 2018 Last Publication: August 23, 2018 Publisher: Englewood Herald PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mildred F. Kiyotake, aka Mildred Fujiye Kiyotake, and as Mildred Kiyotake, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 30775

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 December 10, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Linda S. Chorney Personal Representative 9348 Vista Hill Way Lone Tree, Colorado 80124 Legal Notice No: 521895 First Publication: August 9, 2018 Last Publication: August 23, 2018 Publisher: Englewood Herald PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Robert S. Mills, aka Robert Stanley Mills, Deceased Case Number:2018 PR 265

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 December 10, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Laura M. Mills Personal Representative 1400 East Kettle Avenue Centennial, Colorado 80122 Legal Notice No: 521901 First Publication: August 9, 2018 Last Publication: August 23, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Civil Action No. 17CV31853, Div.: 402

Public Notice NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

Misc. Private Legals

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Civil Action No. 17CV31853, Div.: 402 Plaintiff(s): WILLOW AT HIGHLINE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. Defendant(s): MARY ELLEN BLEY; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., acting solely as nominee for COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC.; CYNTHIA MARES, ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE; AND OCCUPANT(S) On May 10, 2018, the Arapahoe County District Court issued its FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW, ORDER OF JUDGMENT, AND DECREE OF FORECLOSURE. Original Grantor(s): Mary Ellen Bley Original Beneficiary: Willow at Highline Condominium Association, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Willow at Highline Condominium Association, Inc. Date of Lien: June 27, 2017 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Lien: July 5, 2017 Recording Reception: Number D7075270 Original Amount: $3,109.63 Outstanding Amount: $9,395.44 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the provisions of the The Villas at Aspen Ridge Condominium 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. THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN: CONDOMINIUM UNIT 64, BUILDING 11, THE WILLOWS AT HIGHLINE (A CONDOMINIUM), ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF RECORDED NOVEMBER 8, 1985 IN BOOK 86 AT PAGE 40 AND SUPPLEMENT THERETO RECORDED OCTOBER 27, 1993 IN BOOK 110 AT PAGE 64, AND ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS THERETO AND ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION RECORDED NOVEMBER 8, 1985 IN BOOK 4594 AT PAGE 166 AND ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS THERETO, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. also known as street number 2065 SOUTH XENIA WAY DENVER CO 80231 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, October 4, 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: June 26th, 2018 David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa Deputy Sheriff TOBEY AND JOHNSTON P.C. 6855 S. HAVANA ST. SUITE 275, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112-3813. PHONE NUMBER 303-799-8600 Legal Notice No.: 521765 First Publication: August 9, 2018 Last Publication: September 6, 2018 Published in: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225, Englewood, CO 80110 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CASE NO.: 2018CV030454 DIVISION: 15 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Plaintiff: THE ASPENS TOWNHOMES, a Colorado nonprofit corporation v. Defendants: DONALD TERZA; AGNES W. TERZA; MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P.; THE OFFICE OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE Regarding: Parcel A: Lot 55, Block 8, The Aspens, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. Parcel B: An appurtenant Easement as shown and designated as Easement A-C over Lot 56, as shown on Exhibit B of the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of the Aspens by B.H. Miller, recorded September 18, 1972 in Book 2058 at Page 576, County of

OFFICE OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE

Devisees or Both and of Interests in Property of:

Regarding: Parcel A: Lot 55, Block 8, The Aspens, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

EUGENE GREEN, Deceased Attorney: Eugene S. Burk 12835 E. Arapahoe Rd., Tower II, Ste. 780 Centennial, CO 80112 Phone Number: 303-793-3133 E-mail: geneburk@yahoo.com FAX Number: 303-793-3177 Atty. Reg. #: 5197 Case Number: 2018PR030693 Division 12

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Parcel B: An appurtenant Easement as shown and designated as Easement A-C over Lot 56, as shown on Exhibit B of the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of the Aspens by B.H. Miller, recorded September 18, 1972 in Book 2058 at Page 576, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. Also known and numbered as: 14463 E Arizona Ave, Aurora, CO 80012-4644 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 Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 27th day of September, 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. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. ** Further, for the purpose of paying off, curing default or redemption, as provided by statute, intent must be directed to or conducted at the above address of the Civil Unit of the Sheriff’s Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

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Misc. Private Legals Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CASE NO.: 2017CV032361, Div: 15 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY PLAINTIFF: CLUB VALENCIA CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. v. DEFENDANTS: DAVID R DUNCOMB; FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, ITS SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS; LIBERTY ACQUISITIONS SERVICING, LLC; STATE OF COLORADO, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; and SUSAN KAY RYDEN AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO. Regarding: Condominium Unit 334, Club Valencia Condominiums, declaration recorded on 12/12/79 on Book 3135 at Page 443, and Condominium map recorded on 12/12/79 on Book 42, at Page 74, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado; Also known as: 1302 South Parker Road #334, Denver, CO 80231. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice:

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NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION TO INTERESTED PERSONS AND OWNERS BY INHERITANCE PURSUANT TO § 15-12-1303, C.R.S. To: All Interested Persons and Owners by Inheritance: Diane P. Sholander aka Diane P. Sjolander Silverheels Investments LLC

A Petition has been filed alleging that the above Decedent died leaving the following property: Mineral Interest

Township 4 South, Range 63 West, 6th P.M. Section 26: W/2 and SE/4 Arapahoe County, Colorado (480.00 acres, more or less)

The hearing on the Petition will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued: Date: Tuesday, August 28, 2018 Time: 8:00 A.M. Division: 12 Address: 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 The hearing will take approximately 15 minutes.

By: Deputy Robert Bottone Deputy Sheriff

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 4th day of October 2018, at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, phone number 720-874-3933. 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.

Date: July 30, 2018 /s/ Eugene S. Burk, Attorney for Petitioner

ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF: ORTEN CAVANAGH & HOLMES, LLC 1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202

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

Legal Notice No.: 521862 First Publication: August 9, 2018 Last Publication: August 23, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No.: 521754 First Publication: August 2, 2018 Last Publication: August 30, 2018 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $46,816.68.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. DATED in Colorado this 26th day of June, 2018. David C. Walcher Sheriff of Arapahoe County, Colorado

Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CASE NO.: 2016CV030779, Div: 204 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Plaintiff: COPPERLEAF HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., v. Defendants: KRISTINA R. CANADY; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; SECRETARY OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; and CYNTHIA MARES, AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY. Regarding: LOT 8, BLOCK 31, COPPERLEAF FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.; Also known as: 5055 S. Shawnee Way, Aurora, CO 80015. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Unit of the Sheriff's Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10 O’clock A.M., on the 4th day of October, 2018, at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, 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. BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT THE TIME OF SALE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $7,101.97. All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 720-874-3935. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is Kate M. Leason, Esq., Reg No. 41025 HindmanSanchez P.C., 555 Zang Street, Suite 100, Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1011, 303.432.8999. DATED in Colorado this 3rd day of July, 2018. David C. Walcher Sheriff of Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 521784 First Publication: August 9, 2018 Last Publication: September 6, 2018 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110

DATED in Colorado this 10th day of July, 2018. David C. Walcher Sheriff of Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa Deputy Sheriff ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF: HINDMANSANCHEZ, P.C. 555 Zang Street, Suite 100 Lakewood, CO 80228 Legal Notice No.: 521815 First Publication: August 9, 2018 Last Publication: September 6, 2018 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W Hampden Ave, Suite 225 Englewood, CO 80110 Public Notice District Court, Arapahoe County, Colorado Court Address: 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 In the Matter of the Petition of: VICTORIA LYNN DOOLY For the Adoption of a Child Case Number: 18JA91 Division 22: Courtroom 22: NOTICE OF HEARING To: JONATHON MICHAEL SCHMIDT. Pursuant to §19-5-208, C.R.S., you are hereby notified that the above-named Petitioner(s) has/have filed in this Court a verified Petition seeking to adopt a child. • If applicable, an Affidavit of Abandonment has been filed alleging that you have abandoned the child for a period of one year or more and/or have failed without cause to provide reasonable support for the child for one year or more. You are further notified that an Adoption hearing is set on September 20, 2018, at 4:20 p.m. in the court location identified above. You are further notified that if you fail to appear for said hearing, the Court may terminate your parental rights and grant the adoption as sought by the Petitioner(s). Legal Notice No.: 521884 First Publication: August 9, 2018 Last Publication: September 6, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice District Court Arapahoe County, Colorado Arapahoe County Justice Center 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 In the Matter of the Determination of Heirs or Devisees or Both and of Interests in Property of: EUGENE GREEN, Deceased Attorney: Eugene S. Burk 12835 E. Arapahoe Rd., Tower II, Ste. 780 Centennial, CO 80112 Phone Number: 303-793-3133 E-mail: geneburk@yahoo.com FAX Number: 303-793-3177 Atty. Reg. #: 5197 Case Number: 2018PR030693 Division 12

Note: You must answer the Petition within 35 days after the last publication of this Notice. • Within the time required for answering the Petition, all objections to the Petition must be in writing and filed with the Court. • The hearing shall be limited to the Petition, the objections timely filed and the parties answering the Petition in a timely manner.

Public Notice District Court, Arapahoe County, Colorado Court Address: 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 In the Matter of the Petition of: VICTORIA LYNN DOOLY For the Adoption of a Child Case Number: 18JA92 Division 22: Courtroom 22: NOTICE OF HEARING To: JONATHON MICHAEL SCHMIDT Pursuant to §19-5-208, C.R.S., you are hereby notified that the above-named Petitioner(s) has/have filed in this Court a verified Petition seeking to adopt a child. • If applicable, an Affidavit of Abandonment has been filed alleging that you have abandoned the child for a period of one year or more and/or have failed without cause to provide reasonable support for the child for one year or more.

You are further notified that an Adoption hearing is set on September 20, 2018, at 4:20 p.m. in the court location identified above.

You are further notified that if you fail to appear for said hearing, the Court may terminate your parental rights and grant the adoption as sought by the Petitioner(s). Legal Notice No.: 521885 First Publication: August 9, 2018 Last Publication: September 6, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice COUNTY COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 1790 W. Littleton Blvd. Littleton, CO 80120 Plaintiff: FLAGSHIP CREDIT ACCEPTANCE v. Defendant: DEWAND COOPER Case Number: 2018C35778 Div.: A2 Attorneys for Plaintiff: Deanne R. Stodden, #33214 MESSNER REEVES LLP 1430 Wynkoop Street, Suite 300 Denver, Colorado 80202 Phone: (303) 623-1800 Email: dstodden@messner.com SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S):

You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice.

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service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.

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Copies of the pleadings filed herein may be obtained by contacting the Clerk of Superior Court, Maricopa County, located at 201 West Jefferson, Phoenix, Arizona. RCP 4.1(e).

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Cherry Creek Academy is announcing completion of the following construction project:

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YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that in case of your failure to appear and defend within the time applicable, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

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This is an action to obtain an Order of Possession and Writ of Assistance directing the Arapahoe County Sheriff to take possession of the 2013 Chevrolet Impala identified as VIN No. 2G1WC5E37D1100262.

YOU ARE CAUTIONED that in order to appear and defend, you must file an Answer or proper response in writing with the Clerk of this Court, accompanied by the necessary filing fee, within the time required, and you are required to serve a copy of any Answer or response upon the Plaintiffs' attorney. RCP 10(D); ARS §12-311; RCP 5.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARINGS WILL BE HELD BY THE CITY OF LITTLETON AT THE LITTLETON CENTER, 2255 WEST BERRY AVENUE, LITTLETON, COLORADO, TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP TO REZONE THE PROPERTIES AT 2717, 2767, AND 2727 W BELLEVIEW AVE FROM B-2 TO B-3. ALL THOSE WISHING TO BE HEARD SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE STATED. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL THE LITTLETON PLANNING DIVISION AT 303-795-3748.

Dated: July 31, 2018 MESSNER REEVES LLP s/ Deanne Stodden Deanne R. Stodden, Esq. This summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4(g), Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure. Legal Notice No.: 521889 First Publication: August 9, 2018 Last Publication: September 6, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

Jeffrey B. Miller, Esq., #009771 jeff@mwkfirm.com MILLER WEBER KORY LLP 506 East Portland Street Phoenix, Arizona 85004 (602) 648-4042 (602) 374-8101 (fax) Attorneys for Plaintiff IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MARICOPA LOUISE STEWART, a single person, Plaintiff, vs. CAROL SUE REINING and JOHN DOE REINING, wife and husband; JOHN DOES I-V; JANE DOES I-V, BLACK CORPORATIONS I–V; WHITE PARTNERSHIPS I – V; Defendants. NO.: CV2018-004821 SUMMONS THE STATE OF ARIZONA TO THE DEFENDANTS: CAROL SUE REINING and JOHN DOE REINING YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend, within the time applicable, in this action in this Court. If served within Arizona, you shall appear and defend within 20 days after the service of the Summons and Complaint upon you, exclusive of the date of service. If served out of the State of Arizona -whether by direct service, by registered or certified mail, or by publication -- you shall appear and defend within 30 days after the service of the Summons and Complaint upon you is complete, exclusive of the day of service. Where process is served upon the Arizona Director of Insurance as an insurer's attorney to receive service of legal process against it in this state, the insurer shall not be required to appear, answer or plead until expiration of 40 days after date of such service upon the Director. Service by registered or certified mail without the State of Arizona is complete 30 days after the date of receipt by the party being served. Service by publication is complete 30 days after the date of first publication. Direct service is complete when made. Service upon the Arizona Motor Vehicle Superintendent is complete 30 days after filing the Affidavit of Compliance and return receipt or Officer's Return. RCP 4; ARS §§20-222, 28-502, 28-503. Copies of the pleadings filed herein may be obtained by contacting the Clerk of Superior Court, Maricopa County, located at 201 West Jefferson, Phoenix, Arizona. RCP 4.1(e). YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that in case of your failure to appear and defend within the time applicable, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. YOU ARE CAUTIONED that in order to appear and defend, you must file an Answer or proper response in writing with the Clerk of this Court, accompanied by the necessary filing fee, within the time required, and you are required to serve a copy of any Answer or response upon the Plaintiffs' attorney. RCP 10(D); ARS §12-311; RCP 5.

Pursuant to Maricopa County Local Rule 2.5, Requests for reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities must be made to the division assigned to the case by parties at least three (3) judicial days in advance of a scheduled court proceeding. The name and address of plaintiffs’ attorney is: Jeffrey B. Miller MILLER WEBER KORY, LLP 506 East Portland Street Phoenix, Arizona 85004 SIGNED AND SEALED this date: CHRIS DEROSE, Clerk of the Court By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No.: 521898 First Publication: August 9, 2018 Last Publication: August 30, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent

City and County Public Notice NOTICE OF BUDGET AMENDMENT MEETING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018 WILLOWS WATER DISTRICT ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to C.R.S. 29-1-106, that a proposed budget amendment has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Willows Water District for the year 2018. Be advised, to-wit: a) The Board of Directors of Willows Water District will conduct a hearing on August 23, 2018, at the hour of 7:30 o’clock ante meridiem at which the adoption of the amended budget will be considered, and said hearing will be conducted at 6930 South Holly Circle, Centennial, Colorado 80112-1018; and b) The amended budget is available for inspection by the public at, to-wit: 6930 South Holly Circle Centennial, Colorado 80112-1018 Tel: 303-770-8625 c) Any interested elector within the Willows Water District may file any objections to the amended budget at any time prior to the final adoption by the Board of Directors of said utility district. Dated this 31st day of July 2018.

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PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:30 PM ON AUGUST 27, 2018 CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:30 PM ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 APPLICANT: Don Casper CITY STAFF CONTACT: rhaigh@littletongov.org Legal Notice No.: 521881 First Publication: August 9, 2018 Last Publication: August 9, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice CITY OF ENGLEWOOD NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE

Cherry Creek Academy – 2016 Bond Addition and Renovation located at: 6260 South Dayton Street Englewood, CO 80111

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Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-26-107, the General Contractor, JHL Enterprises, Inc. dba JHL Constructors, Inc. and all contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, vendors and manufacturers who have provided any materials or labor in connection with this construction project, are hereby notified that Final Settlement on this construction project is scheduled for August 27, 2018. Final settlement will be held at the Cherry Creek Academy, located at 6260 South Dayton Street Englewood, CO 80111. The General Contractor, or any contractor, subcontractor, supplier, vendor and manufacturer who provided any materials or labor in connection with this construction project, and who claims to have not been paid for all or any portion of such materials or labor, shall submit a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim to Cherry Creek Academy on or before the date and time scheduled for final settlement. All claims shall be submitted in writing to: Cherry Creek Academy c/o Dave Loomis, Dean of Students 6260 South Dayton Street Englewood, CO 80111 CHERRY CREEK ACADEMY By: /s/ Dave Loomis Dave Loomis, Dean of Students Legal Notice No.: 521886 First Publication: August 9, 2018 Last Publication: August 16, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Public Notice

On the 6th day of August, 2018, the City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado, approved on first reading the following Council Bill: BY AUTHORITY COUNCIL BILL NO. 18 INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER _________ A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A GRANT OF A SWITCH BOX UTILITY EASEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO AND PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO, LOCATED IN ROMANS PARK 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.: 521891 First Publication: August 9, 2018 Last Publication: August 9, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Public Notice NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR’S FINAL SETTLEMENT Cherry Creek Academy – 2016 Bond Addition and Renovation

CITY OF ENGLEWOOD NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE On the 6th day of August, 2018, the City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado, approved on first reading the following Council Bill: BY AUTHORITY COUNCIL BILL NO. 20 INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER _________ A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE REZONING OF 506 EAST HAMPDEN AVENUE, 510 EAST HAMPDEN AVENUE, 550 EAST HAMPDEN AVENUE, 558 EAST HAMPDEN AVENUE, 3528 SOUTH PENNSYLVANIA STREET, 3532 AND SOUTH PENNSYLVANIA STREET FROM M-2 MIXED USE MEDICAL, OFFICE, HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AND LIMITED RETAIL ZONE DISTRICT TO SYNERGY MEDICAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD), ALL WITHIN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, 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.

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On the 6th day of August 2018, the City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado, adopted on final reading the following Ordinance: BY AUTHORITY ORDINANCE NO. __ SERIES OF 2018

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER AND THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, ALLOWING ARAPAHOE COUNTY TO ASSIST IN CONDUCTING A SPECIAL ELECTION ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2018. (Council Bill No. 19)

Copies of aforesaid Ordinance are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, City of Englewood, Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado or it can be found at http://www.englewoodco.gov, Government, Legal/Public Notices. Legal Notice No.: 521893 First Publication: August 9, 2018 Last Publication: August 9, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Public Notice CITY OF ENGLEWOOD NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE

On the 6th day of August, 2018, the City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado, approved on first reading the following Council Bill: BY AUTHORITY COUNCIL BILL NO. 21 INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER _________

A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A TEMPORARY WAIVER OF BUILDING PERMIT FEES AND PLAN REVIEW FEES ESTABLISHED BY THE ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE.

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.: 521896 First Publication: August 9, 2018 Last Publication: August 9, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT On or about August 31, 2018 the City of Englewood will make final payment to: Construction Concepts, Inc. 14125 Mead Street, Longmont, CO 80504 For construction of: Belleview Improvements Project

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BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WILLOWS WATER DISTRICT Legal Notice No.: 521863 First Publication: August 9, 2018 Last Publication: August 9, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen Public Notice

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Cherry Creek Academy 6260 South Dayton Street Englewood, CO 80111

Legal Notice No.: 521892 First Publication: August 9, 2018 Last Publication: August 9, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Public Notice

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Cherry Creek Academy is announcing completion of the following construction project: Cherry Creek Academy – 2016 Bond Addition and Renovation located at: 6260 South Dayton Street Englewood, CO 80111

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NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE

On the 6th day of August 2018, the City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado, adopted on final reading the following Ordinance:

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 August 24, 2018. Kathleen Rinkel Director of Finance & Administrative Services City of Englewood, Colorado Legal Notice No.: 521880 First Publication: August 9, 2018 Last Publication: August 16, 2018 Publisher: Englewood Herald

BY AUTHORITY ORDINANCE NO. __ SERIES OF 2018

Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored.

PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:30 PM ON AUGUST 27, 2018 CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:30 PM ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

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First Publication: August 9, 2018 Cherry Creek Academy Every day, the government makes decisions that this one publish public notices since the birth Last Publication: Augustto 9, 2018 c/o Dave Loomis, Dean of Students Publisher: The Englewood Herald 6260 South Dayton Street CO 80111 can affect your life.Englewood, Whether they are decisions on of the nation. Local newspapers remain the most Legal Notice No.: 521881 First Publication: August 9, 2018 taxes, new CHERRY CREEK ACADEMY zoning, businesses or myriad other trusted source of public notice information. This Last Publication: August 9, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent By: /s/ Dave Loomis issues, governments play a Dean big ofrole in your life. newspaper publishes the information you need Dave Loomis, Students Legal Notice No.: 521886 Governments have relied on newspapers like to stay involved in your community. APPLICANT: Don Casper CITY STAFF CONTACT: rhaigh@littletongov.org

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