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He likes attention, but not this kind Littleton officials want Reinke to clean up his act By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com At what point does disassembling the Turkey Leg and Wine Hoedown become outdoor storage? It’s a question Littleton City Council will address, now that the planning board has recommended approval of an ordinance written just for Reinke Bros. Halloween and Costume Store. Reinke Bros. is known for hosting myriad events not just in October but throughout the year, and they often involve elaborate sets built in the store’s parking lot. Often this means there is stuff outside that wouldn’t normally belong in a parking lot, like tree houses and old tires used to build a paddle-boat pond. “Now it’s almost getting to be a yearlong deal that things are getting stored outside,” said Glen Van Nimwegen, director of community development.

While acknowledging the events help energize downtown, Van Nimwegen said some merchants are less enthusiastic than others about them and the resultant clutter. The ordinance was written as a way to find a compromise, and to allow everyone to be heard in the formal setting of a council meeting. It would require any downtown property owner who wanted to utilize outdoor storage to apply for a permit that initially would be good for one year. If approved, the items would have to be screened from view, and the planning board could require site improvements as a condition of approval. Greg Reinke believes this basically came about because of the five trailers and two delivery trucks he keeps in his parking lot, all licensed and insured. Three of the trailers belong to the Historic Downtown Merchants Association, of which he is president, and he’s agreed to move them to city property he’s been offered in an attempt to compromise. “As long as we have access to them,” he Reinke continues on Page 11

Greg Reinke points out that his delivery truck is licensed, which he says gives him the right to park it in his own parking lot. Photo by Jennifer Smith

LPS wants share of state funds Restore negative factor, says superintendent By Jennifer Smith

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Tatiana Klamo ran a small business, American Stitch Factory, in Littleton. Her business partner, Brian McCoy, said she was “just amazing.” “She was the only truly honest person I’ve ever met,” McCoy said Feb. 1, fighting back tears while standing just yards from Klamo’s home. American Stitch, located near the intersection of Broadway and Mineral,

Littleton Public Schools has a message for the state Legislature: Give us back our money, and give us back our control. “LPS continues to lose $17.3 million in state aid every year due to what’s called the `negative factor’ in the Colorado School Finance Act,” writes Superintendent Scott Murphy in an open letter. “Now that the state’s economy is recovering and additional funds are available for K-12 education, bills are being introduced that would regulate how those restored funds must be spent.” Amendment 23 mandates that the state pay a base amount per child to school districts, which must rise in accordance to the rate of inflation. It applies a formula based on variables such as size, local cost of living and the number of at-risk kids, in an effort to more equitably distribute the funds. But in 2009, the Legislature decided the amount each district gets based on those factors does not have to increase, just the base. “The Legislature took these funds directly out of our classrooms,” writes

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A memorial was formed outside American Stitch Factory in Littleton in honor of part-owner Tatiana Klamo, who was killed Jan. 31 at her Highlands Ranch home. Photo by Chris Rotar

Littleton business owner, son die in murder-suicide Woman injured fleeing scene of standoff By Chris Rotar

crotar@coloradocommunitymedia.com Motorists slowly passed the home on Fox Hunt Circle in Highlands Ranch, shaking their heads, or in the case of one passenger, cupping her mouth in apparent disbelief or shock. On the bitterly cold morning of Feb. 1, crime-scene tape and law enforcement vehicles were evidence of the suburb-shaking events of the night before. POSTAL ADDRESS

A teenager had killed his mother, then himself. Tatiana Klamo, 46, died from multiple gunshot wounds, according to the Douglas County Coroner’s Office. Her son, Robert Klamo, a 15-year-old Mountain Vista High School student, died from a single, self-inflicted gunshot wound. As investigators removed items from the home the morning after the shooting, a pair of second-floor windows remained open. Those were the routes a woman and a teenaged girl, the shooter’s sisters, used to escape the deadly situation, authorities said. The older sister was seriously injured as she fled. She remained in a local hospital

as of Feb. 1, Douglas County Undersheriff Tony Spurlock said.

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A girl’s journey of acceptance Someone, perhaps her mother, left her on a bench near a bus stop in Beijing. Because she had no identification records of any kind, doctors estimated she was about 3 years old based on weight and height. A woman found her and took her to a welfare institute — an orphanage — where she lived until an American family adopted her and brought her into their home. She was 4 1/2. Today, Wenxia Sweeney is 16. Straight, glossy hair the color of dark chocolate frames, a face with brown eyes that express emotion with transparent honesty, and a wide, easy smile that conveys contentment. But it hasn’t always been this way. And she knows, without a doubt, there will be times when it won’t always stay that way. Because judgment may leave, but it inevitably returns. For a person defined by two worlds — one clearly visible — it arrives in unexpected moments. “What kind of Asian are you?” The sudden question, blurted recently in a school hallway, came from a girl who didn’t know her. Pause. Shock. “Chinese.” “OK,” the girl said. Wenxia watched her walk away and thought: Ignorance, not meanness. But that’s the predicament. “I’m in some ways homeless,” she says. “On the outside, I’m not accepted here, but I’m accepted on the inside. In China, I’d be accepted on the outside — I’d look like an insider — but as soon as I opened my mouth, you could tell I’m not from there.” As soon as Wenxia begins to talk, you can tell she’s from here, an average American teenager who, as she puts it, goes to school, eats, sleeps and occasionally gets bad grades. At the same time, “everything else in my life is not average,” she says. “I am adopted

— that’s not average. … When I celebrate my birthday — that could be my actual birthday, but I don’t know. When I tell people my name, it’s kind of bittersweet because I don’t know my actual name that I was given at birth.” But she is certain about her family. “There’s not a doubt in my mind — these are my parents,” she says. “They’ve always been Mom and Dad.” Sharon Sweeney remembers the first time she and her husband, Tim, saw Wenxia. They were in the waiting room at the welfare institute, placing fingerprints onto paperwork, when Tim looked up and said, “There she is.” “She was so little — we didn’t expect her to be so little,” Sharon says. “And she was so frightened. It just kind of broke your heart.” She came home to a sister, Tim’s and Sharon’s biological child, who was one year older and fair-haired and fair-skinned like her parents. Children at school soon pointed out that Wenxia wasn’t. “I’ve never known what it’s like to live with a family that looks like me,” she says. But “it’s never really bugged me that I look different than my parents. I wouldn’t be who I am without them.” Throughout elementary and middle school, however, the way she looked generated other gestures and comments: Students who pulled their eyes back. Assumptions she was automatically smarter because she was Asian. Questions about whether she ate rice every day. “I felt bad because it was just my physical appearance,” Wenxia says. “They were judg-

ing me because of something I can’t change before they ever get to know me.” She didn’t understand prejudice. But the transition to high school was the most difficult. The words, uttered by a handful of students, wounded deeply. “Communist.” “Yellow.” “Small-eyed.” “Chink.” “Immigrant,” with the F-word attached. She didn’t say anything at first, she says, because she didn’t recognize it as bullying or racism. “Since I didn’t recognize the situation for what it was, I didn’t know how to protect or defend myself.” But she learned, with the support of her family and longtime counselor. “We’ve always tried to instill confidence in her as a person,” Sharon says. “She’s just great at internalizing the positive things that you say and the positive things you put out there for her.” Through all this and through her history classes, Wenxia has discovered she’s not been alone in her experience. Humanity’s flaw, she says, is we judge as soon as we see. “It’s not just Asian. It’s African-American. It’s Hispanic. It’s all different races. ... It’s always been a problem in this country,” dating back through the ages and various immigrant populations. And even though she’s never been prone to stereotyping or making jokes about a person’s ethnicity, “it makes me really think twice before I speak,” Wenxia says. “I have before thought things that were judgmental … so now I think twice about what I’m saying. I’m also more aware when other people are doing this kind of stuff verbally and I can tell them to knock it off.” Her message is simple: Learn acceptance. Wenxia is in a good place. She is more confident at a different high school this year. She has challenging academic classes. She has goals. She has a good

group of friends on whom she can depend. And as always, she has her family. “I know who I am and if someone wants to judge me for that … it’s not right, but it’s not on me.” She is learning Chinese. She wants to travel everywhere. But one day, she’d like to return to China, to discover the piece of her left behind, and possibly search for her parents, find the answer to why they gave her up. She wants to change the world, help people see their worth. Somehow. Her voice trembles just a bit. “Even if that means one person, even if I just change one person, that would mean the world to me.” Sharon often thinks about Wenxia’s mother in China. “I don’t know why her mom had to lose her in order for us to get her.” Emotion clouds her voice. “What a brave woman she was to let that child go. Taking your 3-yearold by the hand and leading her someplace and knowing you’ll probably never see her again. … That shows how much she loved her.” The details of that day are fuzzy in Wenxia’s mind. She remembers only she was never alone at the bus stop and someone’s hand held hers the entire time. That day, the day she was found, became her birthday. Wenxia’s right. That’s not your average birthday. It’s a particularly special day, a day worthy of great celebration for a little girl who would get that chance to change the world by standing up to intolerance and teaching us what she had learned. Acceptance. Ann Macari Healey’s column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. She can be reached at ahealey@ourcoloradonews.com or 303-566-4110.

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Arapahoe Community College will once again serve as a location for the Tax Help Colorado program in 2014. The program, free to families who earned less than $50,000 in 2013, offers tax-preparation services from IRS-certified college students. They are available each Friday from Jan. 31 through March 14, from noon to 3 p.m. No appointment is necessary. For more information, visit www.piton.org.

SSPRD has money to share

South Suburban Park and Recreation District’s Board of Directors has allocated $10,000 in its 2014 budget for its annual Matching Gifts Program. The program matches donated money with district funds, doubling the money available for parks, trails, facilities and programs. Neighborhoods, homeowner associations, sports groups, businesses, service clubs, individuals and other community organizations are encouraged to apply by March 7 for matching funds to complete community projects on district property.

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The City of Littleton participates in Colorado Companies to Watch, a statewide program that recognizes privately owned, Colorado-based, growth-oriented businesses with six to 99 employees and revenues or access to capital in the $750,000 to $50,000,000 range. Fifty participating businesses are selected for an award each year, presented at a gala event in June. Eligible companies are characteristic of the types of businesses that contribute the most per capita to their community’s economy. Three Littleton businesses have been chosen in the five years since the program started. To nominate a business, contact Recca Larson at rlarson@littletongov.org or 303-795-3758.

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Murphy. “The only responsible action is for the Legislature to return that funding to our classrooms.” During the Jan. 30 school board meeting, a discussion of the 2010 mill-levy funds outlined why board members are wary of any requirements that might be attached to the anticipated return of the funding. Much of the

nearly $12 million that voters approved has been spent in an attempt to fulfill unfunded mandates that continued to come down from the state even as the economy was crashing, taking the housing market down with it — the market upon which education budgets are based via property taxes. Between 2008 and 2010, LPS cut its budget by about 10 percent, or about $14 million, which resulted in 200 lost jobs and two closed schools, not to mention larger class sizes and eliminated programs. Without the voterapproved mill levy increase in 2010, Murphy estimates about $4 million more would have

been slashed. Since then, the district has purchased Netbooks for every student, updated some curricula to Common Core standards as mandated by the state, and upgraded the library and special-education databases. “That fixed amount of dollars brought us into the future, but now we’ve got to look to the future,” said Dan Maas, chief information officer. “It enabled our district to not be stagnant.” Most of the money from the mill levy went to one-time purchases that come with ongoing costs, like batteries and software up-

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February 6, 2014

Hickenlooper addresses health Governor gives annual speech to Colorado Rotarians By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com Expanded Medicaid and mental-health programs, strident environmental protections, a successful insurance exchange, a rapidly recovering economy and an influx of young people are converging to make Colorado the eighth-healthiest state in the nation, according to the United Health Foundation. “I’m proud of whatever we’re doing for Colorado, but it’s always about tomorrow,” Gov. John Hicklenlooper told a full house of Rotarians from around the state on Jan. 24 at the seventh annual State of the State Address to Rotarians. The event, held in the convention center at the Denver Marriott Tech Center,

focused on a topic near and dear to Rotarians’ hearts: health. Locally, the service clubs support things like free clinics, Shots for Tots and Project CURE. Internationally, Rotary has spent millions eradicating polio in every country in the world except for Nigeria, Afghanistan and Pakistan, where efforts are ongoing. During his speech, Hickenlooper personally pledged $1,000 to support that work. Referencing the state’s recent tragic shootings, the governor took time to discuss advances in mental-health care. He spoke of a bill he signed last year that creates a “behavioral-health crisis-response system” to include things like mobile and walk-in clinics, expanded residential care, a 24-hour hotline, a public-awareness campaign, and outreach through schools — all available regardless of a person’s ability to pay. “Guns are only part of the puzzle,” he

said. Asked about the outcry against proposed gun-control measures last year, Hickenlooper acknowledged that his team didn’t carefully consider attitudes in some areas of the state. “We didn’t do a good enough job of going out and listening to rural Colorado,” he said. “We’re doing that now. And it’s no surprise, they’ve got some pretty good ideas.” Lots of folks in the audience also had questions about how legalized marijuana will affect not just the health but the reputation of Colorado. The measure was voted into law by the people over his objections, he notes, and now the question is how to manage what he calls the “greatest social experiment of the century.” Hickenlooper hired the founder of Noodles and Company, Aaron Kennedy, as the state’s first marketing director last summer, and hopes the tourism industry

will keep sending out positive, familyfriendly messages about Colorado. But he doesn’t think daily life for Coloradoans will change much. “The people who smoke pot, who were buying it illegally, are now going to buy it legally,” he said. “The people who don’t smoke pot aren’t going to start.” He said he’d sent a letter to the White House to express disagreement with President Obama’s recent remark that pot isn’t as bad as alcohol. “It’s not as bad as heroin, but should it be legal? I voted against it,” he said. Going forward, Hickenlooper said he envisions the business community stepping up in many ways to further the physical, mental, fiscal and environmental health of the community. “Business has to be a partner in this conversation,” he said. “Business is always going to be more innovative and rapid than government.”

Pets get unanimous love from committee Bill would allow EMTs to provide emergency care for dogs, cats By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com A bill that cleared a legislative committee on Jan. 30 is one that is certain to make Fido and Mittens happy. Senate Bill 39 would allow emergency medical responders to provide medical care to house dogs and cats. Medical personnel responding to emergency scenes do that now any way,

but they’re actually not allowed to do so under current law. Because of that, EMTs put themselves at risk for litigation whenever they try to save an animal’s life. State Sen. David Balmer, R-Centennial, said the bill would change state law to allow fire department districts to determine whether their crews can provide pre-veterinary care to animals. “EMTs give emergency care to dogs and cats now, but they’ve never done it lawfully,” Balmer told the Senate Health and Human Services Committee. Balmer said the bill would allow emergency personnel to provide “stabilizing care only,” such as providing oxygen, fluids and bandaging for hurt pets.

After that, the animal gets taken to a licensed veterinarian for further care. Apryl Steele of the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association testified that the bill is important because dog and cat owners can often experience “disbelief, anger and pain” whenever they lose a pet. She said it’s not fair to emergency responders to have those emotions directed at them through a lawsuit, when all they were trying to do is help the animal. “This bill is about allowing something that’s already being done to be done without a sense of liability,” Steele said. Mark Simon, a retired assistant fire chief with the Golden Gate Fire Department in Golden, echoed Steele’s com-

ments about emergency crews facing the threat of litigation whenever they provide care to pets. “You can’t stick your neck out because someone might lop it off,” said Simon. Sen. Linda Newell, D-Littleton, said the bill goes a long way in providing peace of mind for people who love their pets. “This in not only for the cats and dogs, but for the owners too; for their mental health” Newell said. The bill passed the committee unanimously. The committee slated the bill for the Senate consent calendar, which means it will sail through the Senate when it comes up for a vote.

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February 6, 2014

Effort to stem energy mandates fails Bills mark third attempt to undo new rural energy standards this session By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Attempts to scale back implementation of increased rural renewable energy mandates suffered another set of defeats at the Capitol this week. Two Republican-sponsored bills that would have either lowered the bar on new energy standards on rural electric providers or that would have pushed back the implementation start date failed in separate legislative committees. New standards for rural electric providers will require that they generate 20 percent of their energy through renewable sources. The mandate is scheduled to take effect in 2020. Three GOP-backed bills that sought to undo those new standards have already been introduced this session, a year removed from the contentious passage of

Senate Bill 252, which doubled the former renewable energy standard of 10 percent. But those efforts have failed, most recently as Jan. 30 when the House Transportation and Energy Committee killed a bill that sought to reduce the energy mandate to 15 percent. Rep. Ray Scott, R-Grand Junction, the bill sponsor, told committee members that the new standards are too high and they will hurt rural economies. “Has our policy been misdirected?” Scott said. “Are we putting too much pressure on different types of energy-related sectors?” Diana Orf of the Colorado Mining Association, speaking in support of Scott’s measure, said that last year’s Senate Bill 252 was passed “very hastily” and that the new standard “needs a second look.” “We believe the standard can be achieved, but it needs more time,” Orf said. Moffat County Commissioner John Kinkaid was more direct in his criticism of SB252, calling it a job killer for coal mining and power production employers in rural parts of the state. “I’m here today to say that I hope that the war on rural Colorado is over and that

we can have a spirit of bipartisanship,” Kinkaid said. Scott’s bill was met with opposition by SB 252 supporters who said that Colorado is the home to great wind and solar energy resources, that those industries are creating new jobs here, and that the new standards will be a boon for new energy jobs here. “Coloradans are with us on this issue,” said Kim Stephens of Environment Colorado, an environmental advocacy group. “They want more clean, renewable energy.” The Democrat-led committee killed Scott’s measure following a party-line vote of 8-5. The day before Scott’s measure died, Rep. Kathleen Conti’s bill that sought to delay the implementation of the new standards until 2025 suffered the same fate. “We’re really not seeking to change much, but simply extend the deadline that was given,” Conti, a Littleton Republican, told the same committee. Rep. Polly Lawrence, a Douglas County Republican, a supporter of Conti’s bill, said that even though Senate Bill 252 puts a 2 percent cap on energy rate hikes, any hikes

Mail-ballot-changing measures bounced Bills allowing for challenges meet demise in committee By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com A pair of Republican-sponsored bills aimed at making changes to the state’s mail-in ballot process died in committee hearings on Jan. 27. One bill would have given anyone the ability to challenge the validity of a mail-in ballot, while the other would have allowed voters to opt out of receiving ballots in the mail. Both measures failed in a Democrat-led committee, following partyline votes. The bills come a year after the state enacted a Democrat-sponsored elections overhaul bill, which in part requires that ballots be mailed to every Colorado voter. Republicans have argued that the new election law will result in voter fraud. Sen. Ted Harvey, R-Highlands Ranch, sponsored Senate Bill 79,

which would have given anyone permission to challenge whether someone is eligible to vote in a particular election or contest the validity of their mail-in ballot signature. Under the bill, a challenge to a mail-in ballot would have required that the ballot be reviewed by two election judges from different parties. If both judges determined that the person is ineligible to vote in the election, the voter’s ballot would be tossed. “This is an evolving science, the use of mail ballots,” Harvey told the Senate State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee. “I think we can solve these issues, for the most part. Opponents of Harvey’s effort said that the bill would not give voters whose ballots are ruled ineligible the ability to appeal the judges’ decision. Peg Pearl of Colorado Ethics Watch, a nonprofit election watchdog organization, said that electors would have no recourse through the “vague, closed-door process that the voter would not be involved in.” Sen. Jessie Ulibarri, D-Commerce City, the committee chairman, also expressed concern that the bill could

end up disenfranchising Latino voters, whose residency status could be questioned “without cause,” just because they may be Spanish speakers. After committee members voted 3-2 to kill Harvey’s bill, they took the same action on SB 71, which was sponsored by Sen. Kevin Lundberg, R-Berthoud. Lundberg’s bill would have allowed voters to opt out of receiving mail ballots, if they prefer to vote at traditional polling precincts. “Many electors like myself would prefer to go vote and don’t like the security concerns of the ballot going through the mail,” Lundberg said. “They should have that option to simply opt out of the all-mail-ballot system.” Lundberg’s bill received support from the League of Women Voters and El Paso County Clerk and Recorder Wayne Williams. However, Pearl testified that the bill would create “a headache and nightmare for clerks,” who could have to deal with confusion over whether voters wanted to permanently opt out of receiving mail ballots, or just wanted to do so for a particular election.

Bill allowing later bar hours advances Mesaure would permit watering holes to stay open as late as 4:30 a.m. By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com A legislative committee said “cheers” to a bill that would allow bars to stay open later, despite concerns that the measure could lead to more drunks being on the streets in the early morning hours. House Bill 1132 would allow cities and counties to determine for themselves whether to allow bars to stay open until 4:30 a.m — two and a half hours past the current statewide bar cutoff time of 2 a.m. Rep. Crisanta Duran, D-Denver, the bill sponsor, pointed to violent crime that occurs in downtown Denver at bar closing time, as motivation behind her bill. Duran said that when all bars close at the same time, “drunks spill into LoDo streets.” She said that by allowing bars to stay open later, patrons

will leave at 2, 3 or 4 in the morning, instead of the mass exodus that happens now. “This has been an issue that has been ongoing in the City of Denver for a long time,” Duran told the House Local Committee. Duran’s original drafting of the bill would have allowed bars to stay open until 7 a.m. However, the bill was amended to a 4:30 cutoff at the start of the hearing. Business groups and the Colorado Restaurant Association backed the bill after Duran filed an amendment that allowed local governments to let bars stay open later, but would not give cities and counties permission to reduce bar business hours. Duran and legislation supporters said that the 2 o’clock bar closings put a strain on police who are doing their best to patrol downtown areas. Allowing bars to stay open later could help police with crowd control, supporters said. LoDo business owner Paula Grey said that that the “2 a.m. dump of thousands of people” into downtown streets needs to come to an end.

“This bill is addressing public safety,” she said. Not everyone agrees. Fran Lanzer, of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, said the bill could increase the number of drunks getting behind the wheel, through all hours of the night. Hannah Kenny, of Centennial, also worried about the possible dangers associated with people being able to party into the early morning hours. “That’s just terrifying to me,” she said. “I just don’t see the sense from the safety perspective why they should be open later.” The committee voted 12-1 to move the bill to a full vote in the House. The lone dissent came from Rep. Tim Dore, R-Elizabeth, who worried about people leaving bars after they close in one town, and then driving across city lines to bar hop at other watering holes that stay open later. Dore also wondered why the bill was being taken up at the Legislature, when this seems to be a problem unique to Denver. “We’ve been asked here to act as the Denver City Council,” Dore said.

would be a burden on some living in rural parts of the state. “I know 2 percent doesn’t sound like much, but when you have people on fixed incomes who are struggling to coming out of this recession, 2 percent is a lot,” Lawrence said. Democrats on the committee believe the new standards will work. They also rejected a long-held Republican argument that last year’s passage of SB 252 was rushed through the Legislative process without enough input from rural Coloradans. “People were brought into the process and negotiations were long and hard,” said Rep. Cherilyn Peniston, D-Westminster. “I just didn’t want the public to be left with the idea that the bill was drafted without participation because I believe that would be a misconception.” That bill also died following a party-line vote of 8-5. The bills became the third effort seeking to undo to the new energy mandate standard to fail this session. On Jan. 15, a Senate committee killed a bill that sought an all-out repeal of the new standards.

Have a legislative question? Email Colorado Community Media Legislative Reporter Vic Vela at vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com or call 303-566-4132.

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February 6, 2014

Long-time county employee retires Board wishes Arapahoe administrative assistant well By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com Suzan Dreher accepted tulips and good wishes from the Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners Jan. 28 to take with her into retirement after 16 years as its administrative assistant. “We are all better people for knowing and working with Suzan, and she will be truly missed by Arapahoe County as the void of her spirit, wealth of county history and great heart will be impossible to fill,” declared the resolution prepared in her honor. After all those years of organizing retirement parties for county employees — along with swearing-in ceremonies, dinners, agendas and schedules — the commissioners said she well deserved her own. They say she is a fighter who raised three boys as a single mom and survived

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cancer. “Given the struggles you’ve been through in recent years, I hope you’re free of any of that and you can enjoy the next 30 years with passion,” said Commissioner Bill Holen. The commissioners lauded her for her thrift, sincerity, wisdom and caretaking tendencies. Be her friends human or creature, she makes time for them all, they said. Dreher accepted the praise with a little bit of the wisdom she’s been known to freely impart through the years. “I’ve never thought politics should be part of this group, that it should be just for the county, and you’ve done that,” she said. “So go get ‘em.” Nancy Doty, the new board chair, worked with Dreher as the county clerk for nine years before being elected in 2013. “Thank you for being so honest, and there for all of us,” she said. Dreher’s future plans include volunteering at a horse ranch, taking care of her pets, spending time with her family and, most likely, some bargain hunting.

Suzan Dreher and her tulips pose with the Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners Jan. 28 after she was honored for serving as the board’s administrator for 17 years. Photo by Jennifer Smith

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February 6, 2014

King Soopers officially closed down Demo set to begin, new store a year off By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com The doors closed for good Jan. 31 on the 27-year-old King Soopers grocery store at Littleton Boulevard and Broadway, leaving some folks wondering where they will shop for the next year. “We hope residents will get a shuttle bus to another grocery during the closure, and that the site design plans will change in favor of safer streets and a better quality of life in Littleton,” states a letter from Citizens for Rational Change soliciting volunteers to hand out flyers about the closure in the neighborhood. City Manager Michael Penny said the city’s Omnibus and Shopping Cart, free services offered to elderly and disabled Littleton residents, will make more frequent trips to the King Soopers at Broadway and Mineral Avenue during the closure. For more information, residents can call 303-795-3700. Work to scrape the existing 74,000-square-foot building is expected to start in mid-February. The plaza most recently housed the grocery store, a church where the Walgreens used to be, a drive-through liquor store and an H&R Block. Its replacement will be similar to the new one at Federal Boulevard and Belleview Avenue and include a drivethrough pharmacy on the west side, two front entrances on the east, a resurfaced and realigned parking lot and a Star-

bucks kiosk inside. The current Starbucks in the outlying northern building will stay; that building and the southern one with the new Mattress Firm will remain but get moderate facelifts, said Eric Chekal, senior project manager at Regency Centers, which owns the site. The $8 million project includes a number of improvements intended to make walking to the store easier, adding footpaths into the site from all directions and widening adjacent public sidewalks. And while there will be about 30 fewer parking spaces, the lanes will provide for two-way traffic. There will also be parking for 27 bicycles, and a pull-in lane for the Omnibus and Shopping Cart. City staff hopes Kroger’s investment in the site will inspire other rejuvenation in the area and recapture some revenue lost to Englewood when the Federal Boulevard/Belleview Avenue store opened. The deal also guarantees King Soopers won’t follow the path of several Safeway stores and Albertson’s out of the city, as it includes a 34-year lease with options to renew every five years for 99 years. Last September, city council agreed to waive $500,000 in building permits and use taxes for the project. The city will split any taxes the new store generates above and beyond its average, which Penny said is about $250,000 a year for any grocery store, until the $500,000 is paid back or for six years, whichever comes first. The deal is the same one Englewood gave the Federal store.

The doors are locked and the shelves are pretty much bare as the King Soopers at Littleton Boulevard and Broadway prepares for demolition. It will take about a year to build its expanded replacement. Photo by Jennifer Smith

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ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) Seeing the silly side of some really ridiculous situations helps give the Lamb a new perspective on how to handle them. Some important contacts can be made this weekend. TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) Try to complete your outstanding tasks by midweek. This leaves you free to take advantage of new possibilities -- both professional and personal -- opening up by week’s end. GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) With both your creative side and your energy levels rising this week, you should be able to tackle that too-long-neglected project again. A family member might have important news.

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February 6, 2014

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‘Smoke made with the fume of sighs’ I feel it in my fingers. I feel it in my toes. When I was a youngster at Burns Park Elementary in Ann Arbor, Mich., each row in my classroom had its own decorated box on Valentine’s Day. Since my artistic knacks were showing even then, I always decorated the box for our row. There was a slot in the top. The box would sit there for a few days before Feb. 14. We dropped in homemade and Hallmark valentines, and sometimes we dropped them in when no one was watching. I was just beginning to notice that girls were exquisite little assemblies of DNA. Audrey in particular. Near the end of the day on Feb. 14, the teacher asked us to open the boxes and hand out the valentines. I always had my share, but some kids didn’t. Some girls and boys had more than their share, and some didn’t have any, and that bothered me. So in the following years, I created valentines for everyone in the class. The look on Emily’s face made me do it. Emily wasn’t very cute, and cute is

everything in life. I made sure that Emily received at least one valentine. I spent a little more time on hers than I did on the others, and it paid off. Even though I didn’t sign it, I think she knew who drew it. Her smile was unforgettable. I am in love every day of the year, and I give Jennifer a little valentine of some kind every time she comes over. You see, love isn’t an assignment on one day in February. “St. Valentine’s Day began as a liturgical celebration of one or more early Christian saints named Valentinus,” according to Wikipedia. “The most popular martyrol-

ogy associated with Saint Valentine was that he was imprisoned for performing weddings for soldiers, who were forbidden to marry and for ministering to Christians, who were persecuted under the Roman Empire.” Centuries later, Emily came up empty handed, when Feb. 14 developed into a celebration of romantic love. Humbug. On the day after Christmas, grocery stores pulled all of their Christmas items and replaced them with shelves full of hearts and chocolates. I cringed. Men stand in front of the cards and try to figure out which ghostwriter wrote something that they would say if they were capable of it. It is the bottom rung of romance. I guess if it’s your first year together, it might be OK. After that, buddy, you should let it show all the time. There are always unexpected consequences. Feb. 14 is the No. 1 day for private detectives, and I think that you can guess why. The wife gets a card, the mistress gets a necklace, and the wife hires a private eye. If your mailbox is empty on Feb. 14,

and you attach some sentiment to it, I’m your man. Maybe I can make a small difference. Robert Frost said, “Love is an irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired.” But sometimes there are no takers. What then? Start with this. It always has to start with this. Love yourself. If you don’t love yourself, you can’t expect someone else to love you. A fortune teller told me that. Here’s another thought. Maybe loving someone isn’t necessary, but loving something is. Music, art, the heartbeat at my feet. They all do it for me. Jennifer and I add up to 113 years, but we are as goofy together as teenagers, and love manages to wipe away the years. Shakespeare said, “Love is a smoke made with the fume of sighs.” Happy Valentine’s Day from Emily and me.

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

Finally, a farm bill What’s in it for me? Congress, after months of prolonged bickering turned into years of unnecessary gridlock, finally passed a full, longterm farm bill. That means strengthened conservation programs, additional resources for managing our forests, funding for rural communities, improvements for rural energy efficiency, and needed stability for our farmers and ranchers. During the last several years we’ve heard one unified message from Colorado’s rural communities — give us certainty. From Fox Ranch in Joes to Talbott Farms in Palisade, our rural communities wanted to know what was taking Congress so long. The Senate was actually able to pass a bipartisan version of the bill as early as June 2012. But unfortunately, with that bill lodged in the House of Representatives, significant farm programs were allowed to expire in October. After muddling through a short-term extension, the House finally acted and both bodies and parties came together to work out the differences to agree on a final bill. While not perfect, the bill is the product of bipartisan, principled, and practical compromise. It decreases waste by ending the days of automatically issuing direct payments to farmers regardless of their need and helps Colorado producers hedge risk by strengthening crop insurance. The bill also improves farmers’ ability to export goods overseas, which will help continue Colorado’s record-setting pace in agriculture exports, and establishes a competitive grant program to support animal science research on priorities like food security. It also includes strategic investments in other growing industries such as organics — which is creating jobs at a rate of four times the national average — and energy programs, which are booming in rural parts of our state. The farm bill is not just important for our farmers and ranchers. It contains provisions that incent more opportunities for conservation easements and other ways to place more land in conservation. It upgrades the Healthy Forest Restoration Act of 2003 to prioritize treatments of national forest lands that have been devastated by insect outbreaks like the beetle kill. The bill

also provides funding for USDA rural development loans and grants, which have helped countless businesses in rural Colorado open their doors or make needed expansions and improvements. One of our greatest accomplishments for Colorado communities in the farm bill is the restoration of the Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program. PILT is designed to offset the loss of property taxes resulting from large tracts of federal land within county boundaries by providing federal payments to local governments. Colorado receives more PILT funding than all but four other states in the country. On the farm bill conference committee, we worked to include an extension of PILT in the final bill after it was omitted from the recent government funding measure. This farm bill process has been a long one, and I would like to thank all of the Coloradans who worked with my office as we drafted the bill. Your voices, stories and input were invaluable. In fact, much of the conservation title of the bill was shaped by Colorado’s farmers and ranchers. That’s a step in the right direction because the best ideas don’t come from Washington, DC. They come from people who are closest to the issue - working on farms, fighting fires, or building businesses on Main Street. The agriculture industry adds $40 billion to our economy annually and is essential to our state’s prosperity. Colorado producers and rural communities have been faced with unprecedented obstacles in the last few years, including severe drought in the southeast, historic levels of flooding on the Front Range, and devastating fires throughout the state. It’s about time we got this done for their sake. Democrat Michael Bennet has represented Colorado in the U.S. Senate since 2009.

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Colorado food stamp assistance rises Numbers higher today than during recession By Adrian D. Garcia

I-News at Rocky Mountain PBS More Coloradans are receiving food assistance today than during the worst months of the Great Recession. Since 2007, the number of people receiving benefits from the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program — formerly known as food stamps — has more than doubled. An average of 508,200 residents qualified for SNAP dollars each month during 2013, according to the Colorado Department of Human Services. This year the state predicts that an additional 44,000 Coloradans will sign up for help in putting food on the table. But the available assistance is limited. The average SNAP household of 2.5 people receives about $300 a month, according to government figures, or $10 a day. “The big challenge right now is in November food stamp benefits were reduced when the American Recovery and Reinvestment

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remained closed the morning of Feb. 3. A memorial of flowers and a candle had begun outside the shop’s entrance. A note on the door told of Klamo’s death and said a fund would soon be set up to help her surviving children. “She was a nice lady, always worked very hard,” said Lisa Jung, owner of Highland Shoe Repair, a shop next door to American Stitch. Jung said Klamo was taking college classes in addition to her work at the store. “She wanted a better life.”

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Robert Klamo was a troubled young man, McCoy said. He believes the teen’s troubles cost Tatiana Klamo her life after the two had an argument the night of Jan. 31. “This stems from a problem with her

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said. “It’s for the common good. They belong to 128 merchants down here, and I allow them to keep them on my property at no charge.” The others are his company’s, and he uses them to haul the things he uses to stage things like parties, conventions and trade shows, another big part of his businesses. “They are not outdoor storage,” he said. “I could pay $150 a month to store them. But I spend about $12,000 a month to li-

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for someone else and not receive something back in return. We live in a very competitive, dog-eat-dog, rat race of a society sometimes where it seems easier to barter, negotiate, and cover our backsides, remaining “self” focused instead of “others” focused. The thinking is this, “If I am looking out for everyone else, who is watching out for me?” Well I am a believer of the “What can I do for you?” philosophy. And as a believer of this philosophy I am never worried about who is watching out for me as I fully expect that I will watch out for myself and just hold myself accountable for what happens to me in my life.

Act of 2009’s temporary boost ended,” said Michelle Ray, spokeswoman for the advocacy group Hunger Free Colorado. The dollar deduction means some families are sacrificing nutritional food like milk and produce for cheaper, less healthy alternatives, Ray said. In some cases food banks have stepped in to help. “We don’t care if they get food stamps, a lot of people just need help” said Vic Ocana, executive director of Compassion Food Banks. He said Compassion’s nine locations in Colorado all report growing lines for food distribution since last fall. “We try to give them enough food for the month but people are more anxious for help now,” Ocana said. In recent years the SNAP program has become caught up in political infighting in Washington, with House Republicans wanting to cut benefits in the name of reducing government spending, while Senate Democrats, among others, argue that the program is important in the fight against hunger. In Colorado, about 40 percent of “working age” SNAP users, those 16 to 65, were employed as of June 2013.

“Seeing one person abusing the system ruins it for everyone else,” said Andrea Fuller, executive director of the monthly newspaper Denver VOICE, of allegations that the program is sometimes misused. “For the majority of people on SNAP it’s humiliating and humbling.” Before getting her position with VOICE in November, Fuller said she relied on SNAP benefits to help feed her family. “Even working multiple part-time jobs I wasn’t earning enough,” Fuller said. In 2011 she enrolled in the SNAP program. “It’s one thing for me to be hungry, but I can’t bear to see my children hungry.” Many SNAP users just aren’t earning enough to feed themselves and their families, Fuller said. Others need government assistance after losing a job. Some are disabled. The population is diverse, Fuller said, and “not enough people have enough income right now.” Communication from the state can be confusing for SNAP users, Fuller said, and attempting to contact a caseworker can be “frustrating” in that it can take several days. Keeping up with the rapid increase in SNAP participants has been a challenge for

son having mental illness,” he said. “She was trying to get him help.” Jung also told Colorado Community Media that Robert Klamo had battled mental-health problems. At Mountain Vista High School in Highlands Ranch, officials were poised to provide support for Klamo’s classmates. A statement from Mountain Vista Principal Michael Weaver was posted on the school’s website Feb. 1. The statement, in part, said: “I am deeply saddened to inform you that Robert Klamo, a sophomore at Mountain Vista High School, died over the weekend. … The District Crisis Team is working with school counselors and mental health professionals to ensure that both students and staff will have support. “Feelings can be especially overwhelming at a time like this. There is no one right way to express the sadness, grief, and confusion that students will feel when they encounter a tragedy. On the other hand, a student may not react outwardly at all. Students can be particularly vulnerable if this event reminds them about another

loss or sadness in their own lives. ...”

cense and insure them because they are commercial delivery vehicles, which I’ve owned since I moved here in 1999.” The city has sent him at least 30 letters over the years threatening to take him to court if he doesn’t move them. “It’s been a campaign of thugs,” he said. “The code is antiquated, it doesn’t work.” The proposed ordinance doesn’t mention the trailers and trucks specifically, just “facilities for building materials, raw materials, equipment, scrap, trash and products.” Boardmembers Curt Samuelson and Carrie Moore voted against the ordinance. “I don’t want to be a babysitter,” said Moore. “I think if people have a strong issue, they should solve it.”

But a strange thing happens and has happened throughout my life. I have found that the more that I do for others, and the more I give of myself for causes greater than my own, the more I find others are here for me too and that more good things happen in my life. I don’t expect it, I don’t look to serve in order to receive anything in return, it just happens. How about you, are you more tuned into the WIIFM radio, or have you experienced the benefits of listening in on the WCIDFY station? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com and when we live our lives to help others, with no expectation of anything in return, it truly will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Highlands Ranch, the former President of the Zig Ziglar Corporation and the CEO/ Founder of www.candogo.com.

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Officials haven’t said what type of firearm Robert Klamo used. On Feb. 1, Spurlock said it was too early to know how the gun had been obtained. Spurlock worked out of a mobile command center, a large vehicle parked on a street thick with snow. It had been little more than 12 hours since the standoff with the gun-wielding teenager came to a conclusion. At about 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and other area law enforcement agencies responded to the home after reports of gunfire. Deputies confirmed four people were inside the residence.

offices across the state, especially in rural areas, acknowledged Sue McGinn, director of the state’s food and energy division. One problem — in which 5 percent of Coloradans on SNAP were accidentally overpaid by the state and then forced to pay back the money — has been addressed, McGinn said. In July, the state will implement new software that should improve communication. “The program has never had a 100 percent increase in participants in such a short amount of time,” she said. “Colorado’s participation rate is still low compared to other states. We tend to be in the bottom five when ranked nationally.” State officials remain skeptical that SNAP participation rates will return to 2007 levels any time soon. “Once the economy gets better I’m not expecting a huge shift back,” McGinn said. “We’re just seeing the stabilization of the program.” I-News is the public service journalism arm of Rocky Mountain PBS. To read more, please go to inewsnetwork.org. Contact Adrian D. Garcia at garcia.d.adrian@ gmail.com

Neighbors were told to stay inside their houses. The Douglas County Regional SWAT team entered the home later in the night and found the two dead individuals. A sheriff’s office spokesman said “no law enforcement service weapons were discharged.” A neighbor who was walking his dog the morning of Feb. 1 said he heard a loud bang around 10 p.m. the previous night, likely just before the SWAT team entered Tatiana Klamo’s home. The same man, who asked not to be identified, said he saw the three younger residents of the home outside clearing snow off cars the morning of the shooting. “Everybody was happy and fine.”

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Local vet leading charge in Agent Orange battle Rossie fighting for sailors’ benefits By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com John Rossie doesn’t like to talk about his health problems, but he’ll talk all day about how he thinks he got them and what he thinks should be done about them. Rossie, a long-time Littleton resident, spent most of 1969 in the Vietnam theater in Da Nang Harbor aboard the destroyer ship USS Radford (DD446). “If we were in a port, we’d have liberties,” he said. “Otherwise, there was no difference between Sunday and any other day.” That made him a member of the “Blue Water Navy” that stayed offshore, as opposed to the “Brown Water Navy,” which traveled on inland waters. A crucial difference between the two is that the latter is considered by the Veterans Administration to have been “boots on the ground,” and thus eligible to receive benefits for treatment of diseases related to Agent Orange exposure. Blue Water vets did receive those benefits until 2008, when the courts ruled that the VA no longer had to automatically assume they had been exposed. Its argument was that the toxic chemical was sprayed on land, so it might or might not have gotten into the water supply. “I heard that and was just truly blown away that the VA could get away with it,” he said. Now, anyone hoping to get the benefits has to produce what Rossie calls copious amounts of evidence. “Now you have to have tons and tons of proof that, 20 or 30 or 40 years after the fact, doesn’t exist anymore,” he said. Rossie says the sailors could see the mist drifting in the wind out toward sea, toward them, as Agent Orange settled upon Vietnam’s foliage, and occasionally a plane carrying the chemical weapon would go down in the ocean. And that water was used for everything on the ship — bathing and cleaning,

John Rossie, executive director of Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Association, is fighting to get VA benefits for sailors who fought from aboard battleships in the Vietnam theater and were affected by Agent Orange. Photo by Jennifer Smith and they even desalinated it to use as drinking and cooking water. In the early 1990s, he found a Yahoo group online of veterans discussing such matters. Having spent his career as a communications specialist who helped put the “www” in the Internet, and having had an email address since 1978, he started building a website. The Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Association was born in 2005 with Rossie as its executive director. “We put up what we believe is the largest

library of documents related to Agent Orange in Southeast Asia,” he said. Today, its membership is approaching 1,000, although Rossie believes as many as 60,000 living Vietnam veterans have diseases related to Agent Orange. “We’re a group of dying veterans,” he said. “The only reason we’re in the group is because we have claims that have been turned down.” BWNVVA has joined a federal lawsuit hoping to force the VA to return the benefits

to Blue Water sailors, and there’s also a bill pending in the U.S. Congress. Similar bills failed in its last two sessions. Rossie has testified in front of the House and the Senate, and recently presented a successful resolution in support of BWNVVA to Littleton City Council. “The Navy has not done anything for us, for which they ought to be ashamed,” he said. “They say it’s a political thing. But when a group of our community is being bashed by the VA, then I think they have a duty to come forward and assist.”

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Clown College student Sue Horner of Commerce City, left, gets advice from instructor Lorene “Banjo” Sadig during a Feb. 2 class. Sadig is class instructor and is assisted by other clowns to help the students attending the college develop their individual clown characters. Photos by Tom Munds

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Colorado Clowns teach students how to join their ranks, be it happy or sad By Tom Munds

tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com Nine clowns wearing full costumes instructed nine students about putting on makeup and doing skits at the Feb. 2 session of Clown College. “Colorado Clowns put on a clown college once a year,” Molly “Skiddles” Kleeman, Englewood resident and chapter president, said. “Students sign up for a variety of reasons and we try to help them develop the clown persona they want to present. Some students want to be light and funny and others a little more serious. But we try to help them become the clown they want to be.” This year’s clown college started in early January and is being held in the basement of the First Presbyterian Church in Englewood. On Feb. 2, this year’s students lined the table applying their makeup. There was lots of permanently smiling makeup faces being applied but Stacy Gibbs of Westminster, was one of those who opted for a different look, choosing to don the costume and put on the proper hobo clown makeup. “I love hobo clowns,” she said with a smile. “I still have a couple hobo clown dolls. I came to clown college to learn about creating the character. I think it is coming along well.” Lorene “Banjo” Stadig was the main instructor for the program. “The students come once a week for 10 weeks,” she said. “We teach them about applying makeup and a lot of the other things we do as clowns like putting on skits. At the end of the class, the students come in full costume and show us all the things they learned at our clown college. We have a graduation ceremony and our graduates join us as we take part in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.” Tammy Lichvar, a Littleton

Stacy Gibbs of Westminster completes her hobo clown costume during the Feb. 2 class at Clown College in Englewood. Gibbs chose the hobo character and said the classes are helping her develop it. resident, said she came to clown college because she retired in October and she was looking for something to do to help people. “My inspiration was my 5-year-old granddaughter who passed away two years ago,” she said as she applied her makeup. “She spent a lot of time in the hospital and she loved the clowns who visited there. I am learning to be a clown so I can visit children in the hospital.” Lichvar said she is still trying to decide on the exact makeup she will adopt. “Just when I think I have found the right makeup for me, I decide to make changes and try something else. Picking the right makeup is hard,” she said. Looking ahead, she said she will wear a harlequin-style costume for graduation, and she is

looking forward to being in parades and said she hopes to join Caring Clowns that visit the hospitals. Longmont resident Kathy “Sanniann” Shook said there are two groups of Caring Clowns in the local area, one that visits Swedish Medical Center while she and some other clowns visit Longmont United Hospital. “We make the visits to try to bring patients what they need to help them,” she said. “Some patients welcome entertainment but other patients just want someone to hold their hands and talk to them to help break the boredom.” She said the clowns always get permission to make a visit and the clowns visit a patient for five minutes or less so not to tire the patient. The group visits Swedish patients once a month and the Longmont group visit patients about three times a month.

Jewish Family Service of Colorado welcomes Archie Manning, football star and legend in life, as the speaker for its 10th annual JFS Executive Luncheon fundraiser on April 30. The luncheon will be held at the Grand Hyatt Denver, 1750 Welton Street. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., and the program will start at noon. Tickets are $150 and sponsorship packages start at $1,500. For more information or for tickets, contact Dawn Richard at 720-2484605 or go to www.jewishfamilyservice. org/luncheon. All proceeds from the event will help support programs of JFS, including mental health counseling, senior and adult in-home care, disability and employment services, and family safety net services. Founded in Denver in 1872, JFS is a nonprofit community agency serving people regardless of age, race, faith, or income. When people think of Archie Manning, football immediately comes to mind. But Manning has inspired many with his warm personality, humor, drive, and commitment to family and community. Manning and his wife, Olivia, have three sons, Cooper, Peyton and Eli. Archie and Olivia raised their sons with the philosophy that, “It’s the right thing to do, so do the right thing.” The result, which Archie and Denver Broncos’ quarterback Peyton capture so clearly, is a tribute to the values that Americans hold dear: work hard, stand up for what you believe in, treat each person with respect, and be grateful for what you have and for what you have achieved. A former Pro Bowl quarterback and NFL MVP, Manning enjoyed a fabled football career, beginning at the University of Mississippi where he was named an All-American and is the only Ole Miss player to have his number retired. He was elected to the 50-Year All-South Team (1940-90), named one of the Top 25 Athletes of the Century in Louisiana, and he and his son, Peyton, were named among the 100 all-time greatest college football players. In 1971, Manning was the second player chosen in the NFL draft and the No. 1 draft choice of the New Orleans Saints. He set Saints’ passing records, played in two Pro Bowls and was named the NFL Most Valuable Player in 1978. His prowess on the field and his sterling character have earned him as many awards as he scored touchdowns. Archie Manning concluded his 15-year NFL career in 1985. Manning since has devoted his life to his family and to causes that he believes in, supporting the Special Olympics, Boy Scouts of America, The Salvation Army, and the United Way, among others.

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Are you looking for a new Valentine’s Day idea for your sweetie? Check out the Lone Tree Arts Center, which will present Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “South Pacific in Concert” Feb. 1216. The show boasts an orchestra of 19 as well as a cast of 20, led by Thaddeus Valdez, Lauren Shealy, Randy St. Pierre, Paul Dwyer and Amalia Dobbins. Parker continues on Page 17

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Cupcakes go gourmet in Lone Tree shop Smallcakes offers sweet treats in array of flavors By Jane Reuter

jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com As owner of the recently opened Lone Tree Smallcakes, Heidi Hamilton is in the business of making people smile. “People are happier when they eat,” said Hamilton, who co-owns the gourmet cupcake shop with her husband Darren. And that makes Hamilton’s work a piece of (cup) cake. The Castle Rock mother spends her mornings baking cupcakes and also helps serve them to customers. “This doesn’t feel like work,” she said. “It always feels like Saturday.”

Smallcakes offers 120 flavors of cupcakes, with 12 varieties baked fresh each day. Flavors range from unusual — like maple bacon and chai tea — to the more traditional chocolate cream and pink vanilla. The cakes range in size from mini to large, with the most popular large size priced at $3.25 apiece. “They’re big — twice as big as a cupcake you’d make at home,” Hamilton said. The colorfully frosted cupcakes are popular choices for birthday parties and weddings. And unlike a traditional cake, Hamilton said, “You can mix and match so everyone can get what they want.” The business is a happy surprise for the Hamilton, who wasn’t planning to open a cupcake franchise. But in researching the ideal franchise, Smallcakes repeatedly popped onto her computer

screen. Hamilton was seduced not only by its sugary appeal, but the franchise’s rapid growth. Franchise founder Jeff Martin, 35, and his wife Brandy opened the first Smallcakes in Kansas City in 2009. The franchise now includes almost 60 shops in 13 states. The Lone Tree store is Colorado’s only Smallcakes. So far. “We hope to expand to other locations,” Hamilton said. Smallcakes is among several national cupcakes chains. The cupcake craze was sparked in 2000 by a “Sex and the City” episode in which two of the main characters chatted over gourmet cupcakes. The 2010 debut of the Food Network show “Cupcake Wars” further fueled the single-serving dessert’s popularity. Smallcakes’ founder Martin competed during three episodes of the show.

Heidi Hamilton, above, and her husband Darren are coowners of the recently opened Smallcakes in Lone Tree. Photo by Jane Reuter

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String sextet celebrates Valentine’s Day Works by Czech composer Edward Schulhoff, “String Sextet;” Richard Strauss, “Capriccio” and Johannes Brahms, “Sextet No. 1 in B-flat major” will be on the program for 2 p.m. Feb. 15 in Hampden Hall, Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, celebrating the weekend of Valentine’s Day. Englewood Arts Presents continues its chamber music series with the Ainomae Ensemble: Silver Ainomae, cello; his wife Anne Ainomae, viola; and Colorado Symphony musicians Myroslava Bartels and Boram Kang, violins; Philip Stevens, viola and Thomas Heinrich, cello. Historic notes: Schulhoff’s promising career was terminated in 1942 by the Nazis. Strauss never joined the Nazis, but initially cooperated with them to protect a Jewish daughter-in-law and grandchildren. (Hitler admired his work.) Brahms (1833-1897) was an influence on both composers. Tickets: $15/$12, free 18 and under, available at www.englewoodarts.org or at the door a half hour before concert time.

Soul Food

Author Adrian Miller, culinary historian, attorney and certified barbecue judge, will speak and demonstrate cooking from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 12, putting the focus on the history and taste of “Soul Food.” The menu includes mixed greens with smoked turkey, cornbread and a hibiscus-ade beverage. Miller is the author of “Soul Food: The Surprising Story of an American Cuisine, One Plate at a Time” which combines history

and recipes. Tattered Cover Bookstore will be selling Miller’s book. To register (necessary) and/or reserve a copy, visit www.arapahoelibraries.org and search Adrian Miller, call 303-LIBRARY or visit any branch.

Englewood Camera Club meets The Englewood Camera Club will hold its February meeting at 7 p.m. Feb. 11 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Guests and prospective members are welcome. Admission is free. Creative images from the 2012 Arizona Photographic Society International Exhibition will be shown, with music, including all winning, creative (altered reality) images from around the world. (A list of editing programs will be distributed to those who would like to create their own altered reality images.)

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Astronomy

Parker Arts Council announces a new astronomy club, the Jacqueline Rose Observatory Club, which meets from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Parker Senior Center, 10675 Longs Way, Parker Dr. Jerry Galloway will speak. Admission is free, the public is invited.

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Theatre of Dreams on Castle Rock presents juggler, dancer, comedian Peter Davison in “Tossed and Found,” a family show, at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15 at 735 Park Ave., Castle Rock. Tickets: $22.50, 303-660-6799, www. AmazingShows.com.

Chocolate

Julie Pech, the Chocolate Therapist, will appear from 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 14 in the Great Hall at Cherokee Castle and Ranch, 6113 Daniels Park Rd., Sedalia. She will give a two-hour program on chocolates and wine pairings, with samplings. Tickets: $45, 303688-5555 or www.cherokeeranch.org.

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By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com For a number of years, Arapahoe Community College has offered summer art and travel programs to France and Italy, where students paint or photograph with instructors. Painters learn to work outside — en plein air — and both disciplines of students learn to work with special light, color, contrasts and unique locations. “Art in Italy” is the 2014 version, (May 17-June 1) with ACC painting instructor Marsha Wooley and photography instructor Trish Sangelo. The course will be headquartered at La Romita, a 500-year-old monastery-turned-art school in Umbria. “We have room for a few more students,” Sangelo said last week. The first orientation session has already taken place, but

students can start late and catch up if they enroll now. (Next session starts Feb. 22.) Wooley, a nationally recognized landscape artist, will focus on teaching “particular concerns and methods associated with Italian landscape and cityscape.” La Romita will arrange transportation to surrounding cities. Sangelo’s photography students will “learn creative methods associated with documenting Italian landscape, cityscape and people.” There will be a final critique and an exhibit at ACC following the trip. The estimated total cost is about $5,535. This includes tuition, insurance, air and La Romita. If interested, contact Wooley at 720851-1936 or marsh.wooley@arapahoe.edu. More information is also available at www. Arapahoe.edu/artinitaly. Before registering for Art 276, 101 and 102, contact Wooley.

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Lit for teens and tweens Best-selling authors offer workshops at ACC By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com With movie tie-ins adding allure in some cases, young adult fiction is selling very well these days — even to adults who enjoy the creative, action-packed stories. Think: “Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins, “The Divergent Series” by Veronica Roth, books by John Green, Cassandra Clare, Lois Lowry and again a best seller —

J.R.R. Tolkein’s “The Hobbit.” Arapahoe Community College will offer a workshop by a pair of best-selling authors for writers who are considering this market: “Lit for Teens and Tweens: A Writer’s Workshop” is scheduled from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 13 in Room 3750, Third Floor at ACC in Littleton. “Professional Eavesdropping and Other Ways to Create Dynamic Dialog” will be an interactive workshop with David Matthew-Barnes, author of 10 novels, including “Swimming to Chicago” and “Wonderland,” nominated by the American Library Association for their annual “Rainbow

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Books.” As a playwright, Barnes has also created over 40 stage plays that have been performed in three languages. Jeannie Mobley writes historical and contemporary middle grade fiction and won the 2013 Colorado Book Award in Juvenile Fiction for her “Katerina’s Wish.” She teaches anthropology at Front Range Community College and will lead a workshop called “The Magic of Motivation: Taking your stories to the next level.” Come prepared to think through character, plot and setting for a story you are working on — or conceptualizing. She will explore how to bring the bits and pieces together.

if you go The workshop includes dinner, reading, dessert, Q&A. It will be held in Room 3750 on the Main Campus of ACC. Fee: $25-must have check by Feb. 11 midnight; $15 for registered students. RSVP required (designate which workshop): Writersstudio@arapahoe.edu. Send check to: Dr. Katherine Winograd, Arapahoe Community College, Writers Studio, Campus Box 27, 5900 S. Santa Fe Dr., P.O. Box 9002, Littleton, CO 80160-9002.

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9News’ Earhart flies off into the sunset

A love letter and farewell Facebook post from 9News meteorologist and traffic specialist Amelia Earhart: “It’s now time to go all in with my career in aviation, inspiration, and the Fly With Amelia Foundation. Now through June, my focus will be on flight training, planning, and preparation for the around the world (of) flight. Beyond the global adventure, I have several opportunities to promote aviation, aerospace and the pursuit of passion and adventure. “Just like flight itself, it is a calculated risk that I am willing to make. ... My last day at 9News as a traffic reporter and weather forecaster will be April 11. I will, however, be back occasionally on a fill-in basis. The amazing opportunities that I have had at 9News, the incredible support from all of you, and the love of my family and friends have all gone into this decision. Not a day goes by that I am not humbled by the encouragement towards this full throttle pursuit of passion!” Safe travels, Amelia! You will be great at whatever you do.

Boulder on top foodie list

Who knew? Forbes Travel Guide blog has named Boulder as one of the Five Secret Foodie Cities in a recent post. Here’s what it said: “Boulder may have a reputation for snow bunnies and tapping the Rockies, but there’s much more happening here than ski lifts and beer (what ski lifts?). “Flagstaff House Restaurant, the Forbes Travel Guide Four-star rated restaurant and Boulder staple for fine cuts of meat and perfectly prepared seafood, is undergoing an extensive renovation that will be complete in February. “Chef Corey Buck recently opened a breakfast and lunch restaurant called Food at the Riversides. “And local foodies won’t let you leave until you know that Boulder is also home to five out of the country’s 118 master sommeliers. Boulder’s not just for skiing, folks (where, exactly?). Not anymore.” To see the rest of the story, go to http://blog.forbestravelguide.com/five-secret-foodie-cities. Just ignore the skiing references, which clearly came from an out-of-towner. The nearest ski resort to Boulder is Eldora Mountain resort, about a 40-minute drive to the west (depending on the weather) in Nederland.

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Spending time in Kimberly’s world Clever, dark and entertaining with a touch of over-acting By Sonya Ellingboe

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Nerdy Buddy organizes a game of Dungeons and Dragons in “Kimberly Akimbo” at the Bug Theatre, produced by Equinox Theatre Denver. Photo courtesy of Denver Mind Media

It’s a cold dark night as Kimberly waits over two hours for her often-drunk father to pick her up at the ice skating rink. Her evening brightens when they stop at Jiffy Burger on the way home, where Jeff is working at the drive-through window and there’s a spark. Kimberly is a 17-year-old with progeria syndrome, we learn — her body ages rapidly so she looks 70, although she is given to sassing her dad as a teen would. Linda Suttle plays this tricky part with skill gained through years of stage experience — she doesn’t overdo it. (She said it is one of her dream roles.) Brad Wagner, as Jeff, is believable as a bright, nerdy kid who doesn’t have a good relationship with his father, but is bouncy and cheerful. Playwright David Lindsay-Abair has a particular knack for creating quirky characters, but this play, one of his earlier ones, is a bit of a stretch — and perhaps overpopulated with “quirky’s.” Kim’s father Buddy (Zach Brown)

IF YOU GO “Kimberly Akimbo” by David Lindsay-Abaire plays through Feb. 15 at the Bug Theater, 3654 Navajo St. in Denver’s Highlands. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, with a special “Spend Valentine’s Day with Kim” offer of champagne and chocolate on Feb. 14. Tickets: $20 advance/$22 at the door. 720-984-0781, www.EquinoxTheatreDenver.com.

spends most of his hours dimmed by alcohol as he tries to get his family away from con-woman Aunt Debra, while living with his decidedly unusual daughter and pregnant, hypochondriac wife, Pattie (Kim Netherton). In her Denver debut, Netherton/Pattie over-acts in her admittedly goofy role, operating at a near hysterical pitch throughout. Perhaps director Deb Flomberg can help her tone it down a notch at times. It seems more appropriate for Kaity Talmage-Bower’s cheerful con-woman Aunt Debra to maintain a frantic pace as she calculates a way to come up with some quick cash. Dark humor surfaces regularly and the play comes to a rather satisfying end. It’s a clever plot and offers an entertaining evening with some unexpected twists.

Classic fairy tale told in dance Cinderella springs to life on Denver stage By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia. com Happily ever after… The tale of Cinderella is very much embedded into our collective cultural baggage — especially those of us who were, or who have lived among, princesses. Seeing Cinderella, her mean stepmother and stepsisters and, of course, the charming prince, puts one into a satisfying fantasy world for a couple of hours. And seeing the characters portrayed by beautiful dancers is even better. Colorado Ballet presents the full-length ballet, with choreography by Ben Stevenson, O.B.E. and music by Sergei Prokofiev, Feb. 14-23 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Denver Performing Arts Complex. “Cinderella” will have live accompani- Colorado Ballet presents “Cinderella,” choreographed by Ben Stevenson. This photo is of principal dancer Maria Moment by the Colorado Ballet Orchestra. The story of the poor young woman, sina in the role in an earlier performance. Photo courtesy subjected to ongoing hassle by her step- of David Andrews sisters, is familiar — complete with the glass slipper, helpful “Sleeping Beauty” with Margot IF YOU GO fairy godmother and romantic Fonteyn in 1968 with the Engball. Colorado Ballet will lish National Ballet. It has humorous moments perform “Cinderella” He first choreographed — especially with those ill-temfrom Feb. 15-23 at the “Cinderella” in 1970 for the pered sisters. Ellie Caulkins Opera National Ballet in WashingThe performance is suitable House, Denver Performton D.C. and in 1976 was apfor ages 5 and up, according to ing Arts Complex. Perpointed artistic director of Colorado Ballet Artistic Direcformances: 7:30 p.m. the Houston Ballet, where he tor Gil Boggs and is suggested Feb. 14, 15, 21, 22; 6:30 spent the next 27 years and as an appropriate Valentine p.m. Feb. 20; 2 p.m. Feb. choreographed a number of outing for kids or adults. 15, 16, 22, 23. Ticket full length works. Choreographer Ben Stevenprices range from $25 In 2003, he assumed leaderson, now at the helm of the Texto $155: 303-837-8888, ship of the Texas Ballet Comas Ballet (Dallas, Fort Worth), ext. 2, or www.Colorawas born and trained in Great pany. doBallet.org. Britain and has had such a disColorado Ballet, in its 53rd tinguished career that he was season, was established by awarded the Order of the BritDenver dance teachers Lillian ish Empire by Queen Elizabeth in 1999. Covillo and Freidann Parker and while it He appeared with Sadler’s Wells Royal primarily performs at the Ellie, it will be Ballet and as a principal dancer with the seen at Lone Tree Arts Center this spring English National Ballet. He also staged with its annual program of shorter, more his first highly successful production of contemporary works.

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Clay objects go beyond functional Foothills show highlights evolution of ceramics

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sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia. com The Foothills Fine Art Center in Golden has staged more than 30 exhibitions focusing on ceramics as a medium since its initial show in 1974. During those years, ceramic artists nationwide have increasingly created more fine art pieces in addition to — and in some cases instead of — functional works. The Colorado Clay Exhibit has offered the widest cross section of artists working in clay in the area, with the exception of a national convention. A visit is most rewarding to art lovers, whether or not they are familiar with the ancient medium. One can respond to beautiful shapes and textures and at times marvel at “how did they do that?!” In 2014, an invitational component was added to the traditional juried process. Five well-recognized Colorado artists were invited to exhibit their work: Bebe Alexander, Heather Mae Erickson, Sara Ransford, Martha Russo and Maynard Tischler. This year’s juror is Doug Casebeer, the chairman of the Artists Residency Program and Director of Ceramics, Sculpture, Furniture Design and Woodworking at Anderson Ranch Art Center in Snowmass. He is inter-

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“Colorado Clay Exhibition” runs through March 16 at Foothills Art Center, 809 15th St., Golden. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 12 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Admission: $5 adults/$3 seniors/free, members and students with ID. Parking is available behind the gallery, which is housed in a historic Presbyterian church building and the adjacent Victorian mansion. During this show, the gift shop will feature ceramics as well. Info: www.Foothillsartcenter.org or 303-279-3922. nationally recognized and lectured on “Why We Need Artists in Our Communities” Jan. 25 at the Fine Art Center when the show opened. Ceramic artist and Littleton business owner Kim Louise Glidden was one of the artists selected by Casebeer and is exhibiting her “Bison Bone,” a wood-fired clay sculpture that looks like an artifact. She said that traditionally Native American hunters approached the bison from the right, on horseback and aimed for the animal’s heart and lungs. In her scenario, the arrow missed and was later found embedded in thoracic vertebrae when the animal was killed. Glidden is owner of the Pottery Studio Gallery, as well as a teacher. She offers artworks by more than 50 artists in her spacious shop at 5739 S. Curtis St. in Downtown Littleton, which was once a 1920s Buick dealership. Four of the artists who sell ceramic work through her shop are also included in the competitive Colorado Clay Exhibit: • Bob Smith, teacher at Arapahoe Com-

“Bison Bone” by Kim Louise Glidden of Littleton is hand-sculpted from stoneware clay and wood-fired. It represents an artifact. It is exhibited in the Colorado Clay show at Foothills Art Center in Golden. Courtesy photo munity College. • Todd Redmond of Westminster, a member of the Boulder Pottery Guild who produces brightly glazed sculptural and functional pieces. • Robin Furuta, also an ACC instructor, whose functional works have been exhibited

in the college gallery. • Jerry Rhodes of Colorado Springs, who creates Raku and art pottery. Twenty-eight other artists were also juried into this large, always interesting exhibit. Each was allowed to enter five items for judging.

Curtain time

“Painted Bread” by local playwright Melissa Lucero McCarl will play through Feb. 23 at the Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. Warren Sherrill is director for this production starring Karen Slack, who will revisit the role she played some years ago as

the legendary Mexican painter. Performances: 7:30 Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $26/$22, 303-739-1970 or www.aurorafoxartscenter.org.

Damn Yankees

“Damn Yankees,” based on Douglas Wallop’s book “The year

the Yankees Lost the Pennant,” plays through Feb. 16 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, presented by Highlands Ranch-based Performance Now Theatre Company. Britta B:10.25” Laree is director. Performances: 7:30 Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. T:10.25” Sundays. Tickets: $28/$25/$21, S:10.25”

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A dying patriarch

“The Lyons” by Nicky Silver plays Feb. 7-March 9 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Bernie Cardell is director. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays

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LIONS WAGE UNSUCCESSFUL BATTLE Littleton played hard but couldn’t best tough Grizzlies hoop team By Tom Munds

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Littleton’s Tyus Gallegod-Jones (10) gets off a shot despite the efforts of a ThunderRidge defender. The shot was good but the Grizzlies outpaced the Lions and won the game, 63-28. Photo by Tom Munds

Littleton battled and never quit playing hard but couldn’t overcome ThunderRidge as the Grizzlies outdid the Lions, 63-28, on Jan. 28. “We are in a very tough league and tonight we played a very good basketball team,” Lions coach Ryan Fletcher said. “ThunderRidge really hit their outside shots and they had some guys hitting shots we didn’t expect to score like they did so we got behind early and couldn’t catch up.” Things get no easier for the Lions who are now 2-15 overall, 0-5 in the Continental League. Littleton fell 51-28 at Rock Canyon on Jan. 31 and had to travel to Douglas County Feb. 4. The Lions return home Feb. 7 against Castle View and stay on the home court Feb. 11 to play Highlands Ranch. ThunderRidge hit on all cylinders Jan. 28. The Grizzlies pushed a fast-pace attack, had the range on the outside shots and dominated the boards, enabling them to jump ahead 13-3 midway through the first quarter and build on the lead from there. The Lions switched to a more aggressive defense in the second half, but were still no match for the Grizzlies. “Usually, we use our inside game to complement our outside shooting,” Fletcher said. “Tonight, ThunderRidge used their

height advantage to clog the lane so we had to shoot outside shots tonight more than normally would.” Tim Ladwig led the team in scoring with seven points and was the rebounding leader with six. Brendan John helped his team effort with six points. Littleton senior Tyus Gallegos-Jones said it was tough on the court against ThunderRidge. He only scored one point but led the teams in steals with four and with assists with three. “They were aggressive, played good defense so we had trouble getting chances to take good shots,” he said. “They really used their size to jam up the middle so it was really hard to get into the lane and get off a good shot.” He said, after halftime, the Lions came out and played a more aggressive style, seeking to challenge ThunderRidge. “We came out and tried to do what we practiced,” he said. “It did work at times but they are a good team and kept the pressure on us.” He said that the team needs to put the game behind them because Littleton is in a tough league and the Lions will continue to face tough teams throughout the season. “We just have to practice hard to keep getting better so we can go out and battle hard every game,” he said. “I hope we look at tonight with pride on how much better we played in the second half as we tried to make a game of it,” Fletcher said. “I hope we also see we are a capable basketball team but we are not good enough start slowly and let the other team build a big lead early then make a comeback.”

Eagles win mat battle Heritage wrestlers battle talented Rock Canyon team By Tom Munds

tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia. com Heated, hard-fought battles marked 10 mat matches at the Jan. 30 Heritage-Rock Canyon wrestling dual. The Eagles won the match, 47-24. The Eagles’ score included the points from four forfeits, but it was an evenly-matched battle in the each of the 10 weights decided on the mat where the Eagles then won five matches and Rock Canyon won five matches. The season is in the home stretch. The Eagles closed out regular competition with a Jan. 31 match against Rangeview and then traveled to compete in the Thomas Jefferson Invitational Feb. 1. Next up is a leage opponent to be determined on Feb. 6. After that, the next dates on the schedule are regionals

Feb. 14 and 15 at Cherokee Trail High School. The 16-team, two-day meet determines state qualifiers with the top four finishers in each weight division headed to the state tournament Feb. 20-22 at the Pepsi Center. “This was a good match tonight,” Eagles coach Ray Barron said after the match. “Our kids wrestled well and we saw some good things out there on the mat. ... We stress the basics and work to refine them. Otherwise, a guy will not focus on the basics and do something to keep him from winning a match.” Against Rock Canyon, Heritage’s 132-pounder, Alejandro Gandara, won a 13-8 decision in overtime and freshman twins Justin and Tyler Duff wrestled varsity for the first time. Justin lost a 15-8 decision and Tyler won a 12-4 decision. Antonio Flores won at 138 pounds and Patrick Muldoon (182) and Austin Atwell (195) both pinned their opponents. Muldoon said after the match it has been a fair season except for illness and injury. “I had shingles and missed a couple of

weeks wrestling. Then, just after I got back from shingles, I suffered a chest injury that sidelined me again,” he said. “I am back to full health now ... and it felt good to get a pin.” Muldoon wrestled at 195 pounds the first

half of the season, but is now at 182. “We are coming to the end of the regular season and regionals are in a couple weeks,” the senior said. “I am working hard to be at my best so I can do well at regionals.”

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Heritage 47, Rock Canyon 24 Heritage had nine winners in the match against Rock Canyon winning 47-24. Max Wekesser, 106-pounder, Zach Arbuckle, 113, Alejandro Gandara, 132, Antonio Flores, 138 and Tyler Duff, 152, all beat their opponents. Patrick Muldoon, 182, Austin Atwell, 195, Jimmy Pallotto, 220, and Ryan White, 285, also won their matches.

Heritage 53, Castle View 68 Sophomore Jack Peck led the team in scoring with 14 points followed by Tom Skufca with 13 points and Tomas Ornelas with 11 points. Skufca made three 3-pointers, three rebounds and three assists. The Eagles went 11 for 16 at the free throw line including 4 of 5 from Ornelas and 6 of 8 from Peck. Dalton Lundberg had five rebounds and Ornelas had three assists and two steals.

Heritage 152-pounder Tyler Duff works to get out of the grasp of Rock Canyon’s Ryan Frasier during the Jan. 30 dual meet. Duff escaped, scored the points and, in his first varsity match, the freshman won, 12-4. Photo by Tom Munds

Thomas Jefferson Invitational Max Wekesser, 106, Zach Arbuckle, 113, Andrew

Whitney, 126, Jared Todd, 145, all pinned their opponents in the Thomas Jefferson Invitational. Zach Zahnow, 170, Killian Sizer, 182, and Jimmy Pallotto, 220, also won by pins. Alejandro Gandara, 132, won 12-1, Antonio Flores, 138, won in overtime 6-4, and Ryan White, 285, won 12-2. Heritage 30, Rangeview 39 Jared Todd, 145, Killian Sizer, 182, Jimmy Pallotto, 220, and Ryan White, 285, pinned their opponents in a match against Rangeview. Andrew Whitney, 126, won his match 10-3 and Antonio Flores, 138, won 11-10.

UPCOMING GAMES Boys basketball FRIDAY 7 p.m. - Heritage vs. Regis TUESDAY 7 p.m. - Heritage @ Ponderosa

Wrestling THURSDAY 7 p.m. - Heritage @ Douglas County

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‘If he falls down, he gets back up’ CHSAA: Mountain Vista’s Bailey Roby can keep playing with certain conditions By Hannah Garcia

hgarcia@coloradocommunitymedia.com After news broke that Mountain Vista basketball player Bailey Roby may have made his last court appearance on Jan. 24, CHSAA said it will let the senior — who wears two prosthetic legs — play with certain conditions. The story, originally published by Colorado Community Media before being picked up by numerous outlets, began making the rounds on social media late on Jan. 29. The hashtag #LetBaileyRobyHoop gained traction on Twitter, garnering hundreds of positive responses. A fellow student also posted a petition called “Put Roby Back In!” on www.thepetitionsite.com, which had gained 2,348 signatures as of Feb. 3. Bailey Roby called the social media campaigns “really, really cool.” “It’s all been really positive,” the 6-foot-4 senior said. Roby, born with just three toes on each foot, had both of his legs amputated as a baby. He was fitted with his first pair of prosthetics at age 3, picked up golf and baseball in elementary school and started playing basketball in the eighth grade. Pat McCabe, Mountain Vista’s athletic director, said he was “pretty damn proud of (the school’s) kids” after seeing the burgeoning social media campaigns. “I would have been a little disappointed if our kids weren’t unhappy about this and (weren’t) supporting Bailey, because we want him to play,” McCabe said. “Our kids and our community were huge allies.” In response, the Colorado High School Activities Association released a statement claiming the athletic body’s initial decision was made for Roby’s safety as well as other players’ and that it will now work on a game-by-game basis to approve Roby’s participation in future games. Roby will be allowed to play as long as both schools have an agreement for certain safety parameters. When CHSAA made its original decision, the high school sports authority based it on National Federation of State High School Associations rule 3-5-1 — which states that state associations can “provide reasonable accommodations” to individuals with “disabilities and/or special needs” and “extenuation circumstances” as long as those accommodations do not “fundamentally alter the sport, heighten risk to the athlete/others or place opponents at

a disadvantage.” CHSAA assistant commissioner Bert Borgmann said that although Roby’s prosthetics do not alter the outcome of a game or cause a disadvantage, safety was a factor. “When asked for the waiver of the rule, I had to look at the potential risk to the student and those around him,” Borgmann said. “I determined that the potential was enough that I could not give the waiver.” McCabe did not agree with that initial decision. “Did I understand what the justifications were? Yes. Did I agree? No,” McCabe said. “I didn’t like it at all. But I did absolutely see where CHSAA was coming from.” Borgmann said that the organization allowed Roby to play in the Littleton contest on Jan. 24 after discussing parameters to limit risk, but the understanding at the time was that was a one-time allowance for Roby. McCabe responded by leading the effort to get Roby off the bench for his first home game of the year. “We discussed only the Littleton game and really did not look at future games,” Borgmann said. “As we moved forward with this, and with the success of the parameters established in the Littleton game, both parties (CHSAA and Mountain Vista) determined that a game-by-game assessment could perhaps allow for additional participation.” When asked why there are safety concerns with Roby playing varsity basketball this year and not last year when he played junior varsity, Borgmann said “it really is the physical nature and speed of the game that differs from junior varsity. “I remain concerned that without some of the parameters in place, the potential for injury to Bailey and others might have been increased. With the parameters in place, that risk is significantly minimized.” McCabe said although the school and CHSAA were already discussing Roby’s possible future participation and that public reaction may have “expedited the process.” Roby’s father said concerns about the senior posing a safety risk was unfounded, although he said he is glad that it appears CHSAA will make some accommodations for his son. “I think it’s ridiculous,” Scott Roby said. “I don’t think Bailey is a hazard to anyone on the floor and certainly not to himself. He’s been in hundreds of practices and he played junior varsity last year. If he falls down, he gets back up.” Scott Roby said that Bailey has never sustained any major injuries and has not caused any harm to other players of which he is aware. “He might not get in a game situation, but we’re OK

National signing day

February 5 was the day high school athletes could sign letters of intent for students enrolling in college for the 2014-15 season. Each sport has different dates for binding letters of intent to be signed and the following lists were compiled from commitments reported prior to Feb. 3. Some athletes already signed last fall. Military academies are included despite not signing letters of intent. Arapahoe: Brendan Till, basketball, Ithaca; Maria Haas, basketball, Colorado-Colorado Springs; Hannah Wood, golf, Oklahoma; Cooper Glass, lacrosse, Monmouth; Britt

with that. We don’t expect him to play, that’s the coach’s decision. It’s just the part about being ineligible that we have an issue with,” Scott Roby said. Bailey Roby said the response from school officials and coaches has been mostly positive. “They just want to see me on the team,” he said. Roby appeared again in the team’s Jan. 31 game against Douglas County, finishing 0-for-1 from the field in the Golden Eagles’ 75-59 victory.

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Mountain Vista’s Bailey Roby, who plays on two prosphetic legs, has been cleared to play on a game-by-game basis as long as both schools and the officials come to an agreement beforehand. Photo by Tom Munds

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Girl Scouts feed hungry families colorado hunger sTaTisTics

Eldorado, Trailblazer students donate more than 4,000 items

• More than 25 percent of working families in Colorado do not have enough food to meet their basic needs. • Colorado has one of the fastest growing rates of childhood poverty in the nation. In just 8 years, (2002-2010, the rate of childhood poverty increased 86 percent in the state. • Children aged 0-5 are most at risk of living in homes without enough food. • Colorado has low participation in the major nutrition assistance programs, including: Food Assistance (SNAP/Food Stamp Program) - 51 percent, School Breakfast Program 46 percent, Summer Food Service Program - 13.2 percent

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hgarcia@coloradocommunitymedia.com If you ask the students in Girl Scout Troop 2856, there was more than one Super Bowl last week. As part of a project to earn their bronze medals, the eight girls in the troop pulled together a weeklong food drive and education campaign about hunger at Eldorado and Trailblazer elementary schools in Highlands Ranch. The drive was a part of a national initiative called the Super Bowl of Caring, a Girl Scout event that happens every year around the NFL Super Bowl since 1990. “It’s been so wonderful to see what these girls have done and how much they care,” scout leader Rebecca Collins said. Asha Kukuda, daughter of co-scout leader Kay Kukuda, said her favorite part of the food drive was seeing the nonperishables stacked up high. “Going to the pantry and we saw all that food, I know we are doing the right thing,” the 10-year-old Eldorado student said. The two schools had a competition to see who could collect the most cans and boxes of food. In total, the girls collected 4,390 food items, all of which are going to the local Fresh Harvest Food Bank, previously the Douglas County Panther Pantry.

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The students in Girl Scout Troop 2856 collected more than 4,000 food items for the Fresh Harvest food bank last week. Photo by Hannah Garcia Eldorado won with 2,329 food items, while Trailblazer brought in 2,061. Eldorado averaged 3.96 food items per student with 588 students, while Trailblazer averaged 4.18 per student at 493 students. Douglas County schools have provided the food bank with more than 15,000 food items over the past six months, which helps serve more than 500 people a month, according to program director Jen Zander. The food bank uses around 5,700 food

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and toiletry items monthly, Zander said. “Our food bank is a little different than others in that instead of handing a family a box of food, we ask the individual families of their food needs and pack each family accordingly, taking into account dietary restrictions and family size,” Zander said. There has been a demographic shift in the last decade, with more “marginalized students” making their way into Douglas County schools, including minority students and hungry children, Eldorado

principal Katy Kollacsh said. “The image of Highlands Ranch is one of affluence, but that is changing,” Kollacsh said, citing an 8-10 percent slice of the student population at the school that receives free or reduced lunch. “This is happening in Highlands Ranch, and these girls are doing something about it.” Asha Kukuda, along with fellow Eldorado students Ava Mount, Georgie Heokstra, Sydney Collins, Emily Sullivan, Elle Holler and Lauren Studdard organized the event, along with a Trailblazer student who wished not to be named. The Super Target in Highlands Ranch donated a soup pot for a trophy and OfficeMax donated flyers, Collins said. For more information, visit www.tacklehunger.org.

Graduates soar past challenges Twenty-seven from Eagle Academy earn high school degrees from night high school By Jane Reuter

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Teigan Housewright, 10, of Littleton, fires a football at a target at the Kid’s Bowl at the Wildlife Experience in Parker on Feb. 1. Hundreds of children got in some exercise at the event, which takes place the day before Super Bowl Sunday each year. Photo by Chris Michlewicz

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Becca Morales was failing classes at her Cherry Creek high school and fighting depression before enrolling at Eagle Academy. Once a devoted soccer player, the 17-year-old had been diagnosed with second-impact syndrome, a sometimes fatal condition caused by multiple concussions. Not only could she no longer play the game she loved, Morales faced new mental and physical challenges. “I have symptoms that are going to last forever,” she said. “I have awful eye-hand coordination. And it really affected how I learned. I was a lot slower.” Teachers at the high school she previously attended misinterpreted Morales’ hesitancy. “I wouldn’t realize for a couple of seconds what they were saying because I was still processing,” she said. “I would get in trouble. They thought I was giving sass. When I came to Eagle Academy, they understood I was just processing things.” Morales is among 27 students who graduated Jan. 30 from Eagle Academy, which holds its commencement ceremonies twice annually. An alternative to Douglas County School District’s traditional high schools, Eagle offers classes from 3 to 9 p.m. in a wing of Highlands Ranch High School. Because enrollment is capped at 120 students, Eagle Academy offers them a sense of intimacy they may not find in other DCSD high schools — many with about 2,000 students. For people like Morales, that smaller student body is key. In my Cherry Creek school, “I wasn’t getting a lot of one-on-one attention, and I was failing more than half my classes,” she said. “Now, I’m ending (at Eagle) with all A’s and B’s. “I think it has a lot to do with feeling comfortable in my learning environment. The teachers were really accommodating. I didn’t have to worry about people judging me. I could focus less on what others were thinking of me and more on school.” Graduating Eagle Academy senior Steven Ebright doesn’t believe he’d have graduated from high school without the night option. He struggled academically as a freshman at ThunderRidge High School, then tried the online eDCSD be-

Becca Morales was among three speakers who represented the class of January 2014 during Eagle Academy’s Jan. 30 graduation. Photo by Jane Reuter fore coming to Eagle. “I wasn’t happy there at the beginning,” Ebright said. “I didn’t want to be there. I wanted to go to ThunderRidge. But then I started to fit in. There weren’t really cliques. Everyone was one big family. “At the end of my junior year, I had passed every single one of my classes with flying colors.” When Ebright’s mom moved to Denver, he stayed at Eagle. That meant taking two buses and the light rail to get to school in Douglas County and his job at the Lone Tree McDonald’s — a 20-minute trip by car that took Ebright about two hours on mass transit. He worked overnight shifts at McDonald’s after his classes ended at Eagle. “I didn’t want to go to school over here (in Denver),” he said, but added, “I absolutely hate the bus system now.” Morales and Ebright credit the impact of their high school teachers for their career choice. Both now plan to become teachers. Morales will major in elementary education and Ebright, a ceramic artist, plans to be an art teacher. “Eagle really, really dug me out of a hole that I was in,” Ebright said. “It gave me a chance at graduating. “Every kid has a different story there, and the teachers understood that.” Morales doesn’t want other children to “get lost in the system,” as she nearly did before coming to the alternative high school. “There are a lot of different kids at Eagle Academy,” she said. “It really showed me how a teacher can affect your life, your perspective on school and education. I want to pay it forward.”

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milestones Education

Taylor Chase, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2013 dean’s list at Baker University. Hannah Clark, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2013 dean’s list at Chadron State College. The following students from Littleton graduated from Fort Lewis College. Grant Bradshaw, of Littleton, earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a management option. Kristen Britain earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a tourism and hospitality management option. Adam Bojan earned a bachelor’s degree in geology. John Henry earned a bachelor’s degree in Spanish, with a dual language option. Jennifer Perlinger earned a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies with an early childhood

education option. Tanner Russell earned a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies. Christopher Schell earned a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies. Rebecca Shore, of Littleton, earned a master’s degree in education from Baker University. Brett Kelvie, of Littleton, graduated cum laude with bachelor’s degree in geology from Fort Lewis College. Rebecca Kring, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2013 dean’s list at Saint Mary’s University. Kring is the daughter of Gary and Jolinda Kring. Alexis Richards and Marlena Schwartz, of Littleton, were named to the fall 2013 dean’s list at the University of Evansville. Both are majoring in theater. Branden Rhodes, of Littleton, was

things to do EdItor’s notE: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia. com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis. FEb. 6 bIrdsEEd salE Audubon Society of Greater Denver

hosts a bird seed sale to raise money for its science education programs. Seed offerings include a variety of high quality mixes, black oil sunflower, medium sunflower chips, safflower, nyjer, white proso millet, peanuts in the shell, and high energy suet. We can also accommodate special orders. Order online (http://www.denveraudubon. org/getinvolved/birdseed-sale/) or call 303-973-9530. Order deadline is Feb. 6, and pickup is from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 15 at Audubon Center at Chatfield, 11280 Waterton Road, Littleton.

FEb. 6 MalcolM X In honor of Black History Month, Charles

Everett Pace will portray Malcolm X and then answer questions at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 6 at Arapahoe Community College, Littleton campus, Waring Theatre, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Though the Black Muslim minister, spokesman for the Nation of Islam and civil rights activist was assassinated in 1965, Malcolm X remains one of the most prominent figures of the civil rights movement. The free program is sponsored by Colorado Humanities. For the entire Black History Live schedule, or more information, call 303-894-7951 ext. 17 or visit http://www.coloradohumanities.org.

FEb. 7 PhIlharMonIc PrograM The Arapahoe Philharmonic presents “Made in America” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 7 at Mission Hills Church, 620 SouthPark Drive in Littleton. The evening consists of popular classics from George Gershwin, Aaron Copland and Leonard Bernstein, as well as several special guest appearances. Audience members are encouraged to join the orchestra in wearing their finest country denim. Tickets are available online at www.arapahoe-phil. org, by phone at 303-781-1892 or at the door. FEb. 10 hEalth carE event Members of the South Metro Health Alliance and the Hunger Free Colorado Food Truck will be at the Bemis Library parking lot, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 10, for the “Community Accessing Resources Together” event for the uninsured or underinsured people in our community. FEb. 10, Feb. 25 tEEn addIctIon Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health

Network presents “Protecting Your Teen from Addiction” from noon to 1:30 p.m. Jan. 21 (event code: admhn12114) and from 5-6:30 p.m. Feb. 25 (event code: admhn22514) at the Southglenn Library, Room A, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial; and from 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 10 (event code: admhn210) at the network’s Castle Rock office, 831 S. Perry St., Suite 100. In this class, you will learn about trends in substance abuse in our community, how to talk about drugs and alcohol, signs of substance abuse in teens, prevention and early intervention, effects of substances on the brain and brain development, and shifts in views on marijuana use and legalization. Use the event code listed to register for classes at Blacktie https://www.blacktiecolorado.com/index.cfm.

FEb. 12 WIld horsEs Author and photographer Carol Walker

will share photographs and stories of horses in the wild from 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Walker began photographing wild horse seven years ago. She has followed herds in Wyoming, Colorado and Montana, and has seen how precarious their situation on public lands has become. She has since dedicated herself to educating people through her photographs and stories. Walker’s book “Wild Hoofbeats: America’s Vanishing Wild Horses” will be available for

purchased and signing at the program. Call 303-795-3961.

FEb. 12 lInkEdIn EnrIchMEnt The South Metro Health Alliance is hosting an enrichment workshop from 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 12 in Littleton designed for anyone who would like to gain confidence when using LinkedIn, the professional networking site. Seating is limited and reservations are requested. This class will offer an introduction to learning how to use LinkedIn effectively. In the three hours we’ll discuss the basics of setting up a LinkedIn page for both you and your organization, while explaining the different tools and techniques for maximizing your visibility both professionally and on Google searches. Reserve your place online at www.smhaco.org/workshops. Questions can be directed to Traci Jones by calling 303-793-9615 or emailing traci@smhaco.org. FEb. 12 olyMPIcs thE Olympic Games, born of diplomatic and political design, have always played an important role in international politics. The Olympics provide a stage for both international cooperation and peaceful competition, as well as international conflict and confrontation. Join Active Minds from 3-4 p.m. Feb. 12 as we explore the rich history of the Olympic Games and how the games have been involved in a variety of international political issues over the years. The program is free and will take place at RiverPointe, 5225 S. Prince St., Littleton. RSVP to RiverPointe at 303-797-0600. FEb 12, 19, 26 nutrItIon class. Free Heart Health nutrition classes and cooking demonstrations are offered from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 12 (Genetics); Feb. 19 (Guard your Gut); and Feb. 26 (Sugar, Fat, Salt) at the South Denver Heart Center, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. Join Richard Collins, M.D., “The Cooking Cardiologist,” along with Susan Buckley, RD, CDE, as they share their expertise on Heart Healthy nutrition and cooking solutions. For more information or to register, call 303-744-1065, www.southdenver. com. FEb. 15 bIrd count Learn how to identify birds, use binoculars

and turn your backyard into a bird sanctuary at the Great Backyard Bird Count, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 15, at the Audubon Center at Chatfield, 11280 Waterton Road, Littleton. Find out what birds eat and how to feed them. Join us on a bird hike and help count the birds at our feeders so you can do the same at your home. Bring your kids and help them make their own binoculars and participate in a nature scavenger hunt. Learn the best ways to attract more birds to your yard. Registration not required; no fee. Donations are accepted.

FEb. 16 War on terror Join Active Minds from 2-3 p.m. Feb. 16 for a discussion of the tension between combating terrorism and protecting individual privacy rights. We will review various domestic surveillance techniques used by the government and explore the implications for how far this power should extend. The program is free and will take place at the Roxborough Library, 8357 N. Rampart Range Road,#200, Littleton. RSVP by calling 303-791-7323. FEb. 18 travEl grouP Energetic singles and couples

welcomed, ages 40 and up, are invited to join a new travel group, meeting for the first time at 7 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Southglenn Library, Study Room A. The group will share travel dreams in the hopes that others would like to visit the same destinations, and then together the group can begin to plan something exciting. RSVP by calling 303956-2737. The group is being formed by Betty Clark, who has 10 years’ experience planning group tours.

FEb. 18 blood drIvE Littleton United Methodist Church community blood drive is from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Feb.

Sherry Price, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2013 dean’s list at Columbia College, Denver campus. Kelsey Lynne Grey, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2013 dean’s honor roll at Fort Hays State University. Grey, a Chatfield High School graduate, is a junior majoring in justice studies. Eldar Zeynalov, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2013 dean’s list at Ohio Wesleyan University.

named to the fall 2013 vice president’s list at Northeastern Junior College. Janae Elyse Fritze, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2013 honor list at Truman State University. Fritze is majoring in English and pre-education/secondary. Catherine Collins and Kristin Tekip, of Littleton, received bachelor’s degrees in psychology from Benedictine College. John D. Adam, Kyle J. Barnhart, Jacob J. Bergman, Joshua M. Croy, Caleb Flack, Josiah D. Flack, Sue A. RomeroVelarde and Ying Ying Xue, of Littleton, were named to the fall 2013 dean’s list at Colorado State University-Pueblo. Morgan Wilhelm, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2013 dean’s list Chadron State College. Maureen Walsh, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2013 president’s list at Chadron State College.

In the Military Air Force Airman Hannah M. Roethke graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Roethke is the granddaughter of Sandra Roth of Denver. She is a 2013 graduate of Columbine High School, Littleton.

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FEb. 18, April 9, April 10 WrItIng contEst Creative Communication is accepting submissions for its essay contest, with divisions for grades 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12, through Feb. 18; and its poetry contest, with divisions for grades K-3, 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12, through April 10. Top 10 winners will be named in each division. Essays must be between 100 and 250 words on any non-fiction topic. Poetry must be 21 lines or less in English. Entries can made online at www.poeticpower.com or mail entries, labeled Poetry Contest or Essay Contest, to 159 N. Main, Smithfield UT 84335. Include author’s name, address, city, state and ZIP, current grade, school name, school address and teacher’s name. Home school students are welcome to enter. Selected entries of merit will be invited to be published in an anthology. An art contest for grades K-12 also is coming up. To enter, take a photo of your original artwork and enter it at www.celebratingart. com; deadline is April 9. Full contest information is available online, or call 435-713-4411. FEb. 22 lEgIslatIvE ForuM The Audubon/Sierra Club annual legislative forum is from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 22 at First Plymouth Church, 3501 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver. The forum is a chance to meet legislators and learn about the hot environmental topics that the General Assembly is working on. Continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m., followed by comments from Audubon and Sierra Club lobbyists. Panel on water issues at 10:15 a.m., lunch at noon, and discussion with invited legislators at 12:30 p.m. Cost is $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Register and pay online at www.denveraudubon.org/programs/conservation, or call 303-973-9530. You also can send payment to: ASGD, 9308 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Littleton, CO 80128. FEb. 22 gardEn class St Gregory Episcopal Church Communi-

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through FEb. 28 art EXhIbIt The Paint Box Guild of Littleton will have

an exhibit from Jan. 9 to Feb. 28 at Highlands Ranch Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd. Media included are oil, watercolor, pastel and mixed. Library hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

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for winter 2014 Community Education courses at Arapahoe Community College. ACC offers fun, non-credit and creative courses at its Littleton and Parker campuses, the ACC Art and Design Center, Hudson Gardens and Event Center and Highlands Ranch High School. A wide selection of recreational and educational online Community Education courses is available. Check out http://www.arapahoe.edu/ community-education or call 303-797-5722.

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ProfEssional amErican association of University Women, Littleton-Englewood Branch

invites baccalaureates to participate in activities that further goals of equity for women and girls, lifelong education and positive societal change. Meetings usually are Mondays each month, September through May, at Koelbel Library, Orchard Road and Holly Street, Centennial. Social time is followed by business meeting and informative program on subjects ranging from public policy issues to poetry. Call Pam Hansen, 303-753-0838.

amErican BusinEss Women’s Association meets on the second Wednesday

each month at 6:30 p.m. welcoming women, working or not, to Success Chapter programs for success and positive living. Call Lori Smith at 303-688-3100 ext. 360 or e-mail loris@intermountain-rea.com for upcoming speakers and events at Marriott Denver South, 10345 Park Meadows Drive, Littleton.

contacts unlimitEd is a business and professional leads group that meets at Courtesy Ford, 8252 S. Broadway, Littleton in the meeting room on the first, second, and third Thursday of every month. Meeting time is 8-9:15 a.m. Visitors are welcome. Call Jenifer at 303-221-6550. dEstination succEss provides an opportunity for professionals to gather, form connections, expand relationships and exchange information. Business Success meets every fourth Tuesday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Bear Rock Cafe, 7903 South Broadway, Suite B, Littleton. As with other networking groups, membership and referrals are not required. To RSVP and for information, e-mail Info@behindthemooninc.com or call 303-250-4528. littlEton lEtiP meets from 7:16-8:31 a.m. every Tuesday for breakfast at Luciles, 2852 W. Bowles Ave., to exchange qualified business leads. Call Bob Hier at 303-660-6426 or e-mail hierb@yahoo.com. non-Practicing and Part Time Nurses Association meets from 12:30-2:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at the Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. All nurses are invited to attend for medical presentations. Contact: Barbara Karford, 303-794-0354. WomEn invEstmEnt Group Master Mind Group meets to empower all women

to build a real financial freedom through the power of real estate in any market condition. We network, share ideas, leads, resources and encourage each other. We meet once a month. For meeting information, call Lorena 303-981-6539 or e-mail WomenInvestmentGroup@comcast.net.

rEcrEation dEEr crEEk Women’s Golf Association. The 2010 golf season is just around the

corner and we’re looking forward to a terrific new year! If you’re looking for a challenging course and the company of friendly women on Tuesday mornings, please consider joining our league. We’ve got the best deal in town. If interested please contact Chris Jackson at chris.dcwga@q.com or 303-347-9193.

HomEstEad 9-HolE Golf Women’s Golf League is accepting membership applications for the 2012 season. You do not need a GHIN number to join, but can acquire one as you play. We golf Monday mornings, April through October. To join this fun and active group, contact Barbara McGovern, barbmc30@gmail.com. Homestead Golf Course is at South Kipling and W. Hampden Ave., 11500 W. Hampden. Call 720-963-5181. ladiEs golf League at Raccoon Creek Golf Course, Littleton, is accepting new

members. Call 303-973-4653.

mEadoWs WomEn’s Golf League offers relaxing Tuesday mornings of friendly golf for ladies at the Meadows Golf Course, 6937 S. Simms St., near Ken-Caryl Ranch. The league plays 18 holes weekly from mid-April to mid-October. This fun group competes for prizes while playing from the red tees. Afterward, lunch can be ordered on the patio overlooking the course. Call Laura at 303-526-9598. rEc and Rock for ages 10-14 meets from 7-11 p.m. every first and third Saturdays

at the Goodson Recreation Center in Littleton. The cost is $6. Call 303-798-2476 ext. 11.

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rocky mountain Basketball Academy club, expert training for youth basketball players grades fifth through 12th meets twice per week and operates all year. Play in leagues and tournaments. Send inquiries to ronkburgin@yahoo.com. strollEr stridEs is a group fitness program that provides moms with a challenging workout and the opportunity to build relationships and gain the emotional support needed to adjust to the tremendous life change called motherhood. Classes are offered at 9:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at DeKoevend Park, near University and Arapahoe, and at 9:30 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at Clement Park, near Wadsworth and Bowles. For more information, visit the Stroller Strides Web site at www.strollerstrides.com or call Kathy or Karen Zawadzki at 888684-0641 or e-mail kandk@strollerstrides.net. sErvicE amErican lEgion George C. Evans Post 103 Attention military veterans: Do you believe in patriotism and in helping our veterans, our children and our communities? Join the Littleton American Legion George C. Evans Post 103 at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month at the Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton. Visit www.legionpost103.org or call 720-287-2139. crEativE counsEling Center is a network of mental health providers with offices in Denver, Aurora, Lakewood and Littleton. To meet therapists or to learn about locations, scheduling and fees, visit www.ccc-denver.com or call 303-267-2310. EnglisH convErsation Sessions. Go to the Bemis Public Library Friday mornings from 9-10:30 a.m. to practice English in an informal group and learn about American culture. No registration is required. Call 303-795-3961. nutrition classEs. Free bootcamp class meets at 8:30 a.m. three Saturdays per month at L-Town Nutrition, 1360 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Go to the park for a fun, energizing start to the weekend. Visit our Facebook pages for updates: Littleton 24Fit Club or L-Town Nutrition. Also offered is a Body Exchange Challenge. This consists of weekly meetings to discuss both nutrition and fitness. We deliver all of the tools that you need to help you reach your goal. There is an optional fitness class offered after the class. The class meets Wednesdays at noon or 6 p.m. You can join the challenge anytime, the fees are prorated. Visit L-Town Nutrition, call Gen McKenna at 303-730-2038 or email ltownnutrition@gmail.com to sign up. singlE dads Resource Center Inc., a nonprofit organization, offers free parenting classes such as “The Ins and Outs of Single Fathering Parenting” focused on single fathers. Classes are from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 6322 S. Lakeview St., Littleton. Call Jamey O’Donnell, founder and executive director of the group, at 720-298-2021 or e-mail info@sdrci.org. summit cancEr Solutions is a nonprofit organization that offers exercise programs in the Denver Metro area to adult cancer survivors. Our goal is to improve the health and well being of cancer survivors through exercise. Contact us at 303-4092206, e-mail us at info@summitcancersolutions.org or visit www.summitcancersolutions.org. social amErican nEEdlEPoint Guild, Colorado Columbine Chapter, meets third

Mondays each month, except August and December. Call Doris at 303-403-8703.

antiquE cluB meets the second Saturday each month from 10 a.m. to noon at Antique Gallery, 5501 S. Broadway, Littleton. Call 303-794-8100. araPaHoE county Young Democrats meetings are the third Thursday each

month. Call Benjamin Godfrey at 303-745-3418 or e-mail bhgodfrey@qwest.net.

amazing titan Toastmasters meets from 6-8 p.m. Mondays at Marie Callender’s, Dry Creek Court and Broadway. Call Art Gomen at 303-762-9726. BEmis EvEning Book Group meets at the library, 6014 S. Datura St., in Littleton, the third Monday each month at 7 p.m. Call 303-795-3961. BEmis knitting Group invites knitters to the library’s knitting group, which meets Fridays at 2 p.m. in Sophie’s Place. Just bring a pair of needles and a skein of yarn. Beginners learn skills such as casting on, knitting, pearling, and casting off, while experienced knitters get project ideas and provide hints and tips. The group is creating mittens, scarves and hats for elderly library users at Bemis’ sister libraries in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria. BEmis nonfiction Writers’ Group. Unpublished nonfiction writers of personal essays and/or articles meet the second Monday each month at 6:30 p.m. in the café area of Sophie’s Place at the library. Take a pencil and five copies of a recent essay, no longer than 650 words, to share and read aloud. Elaine Kallos, a language arts instructor, facilitates the group.

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currEnt EvEnts Group meets the first Wednesdays of the month from 1-3 p.m. at the Buck Recreation Center, 2004 Powers Ave. in Littleton. Call 303-730-4609. daugHtErs of the American Revolution, Mount Rosa Chapter typically meets at 1 p.m. every first Monday of the month at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St. in Centennial. Call Gina Moore at 303-779-8762 for information or visit http://mountrosa. coloradodar.org/. daugHtErs of the British Empire is a national organization with a philanthropic purpose. For almost a century, DBE has been a common bond for women of British heritage living in the United States. DBE is open to women who are citizens or residents of the United States who are of British Commonwealth birth or ancestry or who are married to men of British Commonwealth birth or ancestry. There are six chapters in Colorado, including chapters in Littleton, Englewood, Centennial, Evergreen and Boulder County. Call Chris at 303-683-6154 or Olive at 303-347-1311 or visit www. dbecolorado.org and use the contact form available. discovEry cluB is a fun and exciting way to meet new friends and enjoy recreational activities. Activities include sports, arts and crafts, drama, singing, dancing, board and computer games, group and individual activities. Volunteer opportunities exist for people older than 15. Student volunteers can earn community service hours. Club meets third Saturday each month at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8817 South Broadway. Call Jenita Rhodes at 303-791-0659. dry crEEk Sertoma Club. The only all Women’s Sertoma club in the metro area meets for breakfast at 7 a.m. the first and third Wednesday of the month at Toast Restaurant, 2700 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton, or for lunch on the second Friday of the month at interesting restaurants. The club comprises women dedicated to the common goal of helping people in the community with funds and volunteer time, especially in the area of hearing health. Help make a difference through SERvice TO MAnkind and make new friends while you are at it. For more information contact Carol at 303-798-3912 or bcworth@aol.com. tHE HigHlands Ranch/Littleton Chapter of Mothers and More meets the second Tuesday of each month. See www.mothersandmore.org/chapters/highlandsranchlittletonCO/ or e-mail hrmothersandmore@hotmail.com for more information. JoB’s daugHtErs International, Bethel No. 33, of Littleton, is a youth organization for girls ages 11-20 who have a Masonic relationship with either Master Masons, Job’s Daughters, Eastern Star or other Masonic organizations. The girls meet first and third Mondays at 7:15 p.m. at the Masonic Hall across from the Melting Pot restaurant. tHE lEaguE of Women Voters of Arapahoe County has two meetings per month. No unit meetings are in June through August, but the two unit meetings per month will begin again in September on second Monday evenings and second Thursday mornings. Call 303-699-7365. littlEton gardEn Club meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month, September through May. A speaker is featured at each meeting. Guests are welcome. Additional information can be found at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/littletongardenclub/. littlEton Junior Chamber of Commerce, Jaycees, welcomes interested parties between the ages of 21-40 to become involved with this social and community service organization. Jaycees meet at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday each month at Burt Chevrolet, 5200 S. Broadway, and at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday each month at Breckenridge Grille, 2852 W. Bowles Ave. Call 303-914-0180 or visit littletonjaycees.org. tHE littlEton Lions Club meets the first and third Thursdays each month at the Egg and I, 2630 W. Belleview Ave. No. 100, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. We have been serving the Littleton Community since 1949. Sight and Sight Conservation. Interesting programs and speakers. For membership information call Jeff Bridges 303-730-7616 or Al Wieder 303-730-3085.

BEnEvolEnt and Protective Order of Elks Lodge No.1650 meets at 8 p.m. Thursdays at 5749 S. Curtice St., Littleton. Call 303-794-1811.

littlEton nEWcomErs Club is a social club for women in Littleton and the surrounding areas. Come have fun and meet new friends. You don’t need to be new to the area to join. Interest groups include bridge and other card games, wine tasting, book clubs, party animals, luncheons, stitch and chat, and many other events. Our monthly general meetings and luncheons are the third Wednesday of each month. Call 303-430-4898 and leave your name and number or e-mail littletonnewcomersclub@yahoo.com.

Boards of Directors of the Southgate Water District and the Southgate Sanitation District, Arapahoe and Douglas counties, meet at 4 p.m. the second Tuesday each month at office of the districts, 3722 E. Orchard Road, Littleton. Agenda information for each meeting is posted at Southgate office not less than 24 hours before meetings.

littlEton sErtoma meets from 7-8 a.m. the first, third and fifth Friday each month for breakfast and a program at the Shack Sports Grill, Mineral and Broadway, Littleton. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. and they welcome ndividuals looking to serve the community and who wish to find a fun active service club. Contact Terry Boucher, 303-880-7559 or bouchertp@aol.com.

Boy scouts of America Pack 633 welcomes all first- through fifth-graders to join any time during the year. Call Nick Erlenburg at 303-471-4172.

tHE loving Hands crocheting and knitting group meets one Saturday a month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Parish Hall at St. Frances Cabrini Parish, 6673 W. Chatfield Ave. (intersection of Pierce) in Littleton. For those who cannot attend but can work on projects at home, we are always in need of newborn and infant hats and booties as well as bereavement gowns/fetal pouches. Check out our Loving Hands Ministry Web page at www.saintfrancescabrini.org or call Karen at 303-791-8385 for a schedule, patterns, list of needs, and other details.

tHE BrEakfast Club Singles 50 Plus meets on the second Saturday of each month at Maggiano’s at 7401 S. Clinton Street, Englewood at 9 a.m. Arrival is 8:30 a.m. and buffet starts at 9 a.m. Must RSVP the Hotline at 303-794-3332 for reservation.

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columBinE communicators Toastmasters can help if speaking in public makes you anxious. We improve your communications and leadership skills in a thoughtful, supportive environment. Our club meets from 7-8:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of the month at the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Station, 11139 Bradford St., Littleton. Visitors are welcome. Contact Herb Dreo at herb@dreomc.com (303763-7334) or Pam Toyen at ptoyen7@hotmail.com (303-570-8606). Visit http:// columbine.toastmastersclubs.org/

cHatfiEld sErtoma Club meets the first and third Mondays at Bistro Aspen Grove, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Contact Linda Holloway at 303-423-4197 or linda@bessieshope.org. coffEE and Conversation Group connects people in the community who like to discuss books, current events and any topic of interest. The group meets from 10-11 a.m. the second Monday of each month in Sophie’s Place at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Free snacks and beverages are provided. Call 303-7953961. tHE columBinE Genealogical and Historical Society has a program meeting on

the second Tuesday of each month, except in June, July, August, and December. A social meeting is the second Tuesday of December. A genealogy workshop is the third Tuesday of each month, except in June, July, August, and December. Contact JoAnn LaGuardia at 303-770-3420 or visit www.rootsweb.com/~cocghs/index.htm.

columBinE ladiEs Have fun, make new friends and enjoy monthly luncheons, quarterly special event evening socials, games (bridge, canasta, pinochle, mah jongg, etc.), sporting events and fun tours. Dues are $24 annually. Members receive monthly newsletters and a calendar of upcoming events. Visitors are welcome. For information or to make a reservation for our next luncheon, contact Iris McMullen at 303-794-3739.

moms cluB, Moms Offering Moms Support, of Littleton is part of a national organization offering support for women and families during their child-raising years. All interested stay-at-home moms can call Lurae Beck at 303-933-6749. moms in Touch International is an interdenominational Christian organization in which moms meet for one hour a week to pray for their children and schools. To find out where moms are meeting to pray, call Nancy Villarreal at 303-761-1967. moPs, motHErs of Preschoolers, meets at South Fellowship, 6560 S. Broadway, Littleton, three blocks north of Arapahoe Road. Join moms with kids ages newborn to kindergarten for a morning of speakers, crafts and discussion. The kids are in a nearby classroom with nurturing teachers. Club meets the second and fourth Thursdays from 9-11:30 a.m. Call Andrea at 303-683-3593. tHE oPtimist motto is “Friend of Youth.” In keeping with this and our Optimist creed, the Breakfast Optimist Club of Littleton shares its time, energy, and love with the deserving children of our community. Call John Hammer at 303-972-8065 for additional information. The club meets from 7-8 a.m. Fridays at Arapahoe Community College, 5900 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Clubs continues on Page 27

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The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 1, BLOCK 32, NOB HILL FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 7302 South Albion Street, Centennial, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

Public Notices Public Trustees Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1614-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 26, 2013, 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): CRAIG S. HAYNES AND LISA K. HAYNES Original Beneficiary(ies): BENEFICIAL MORTGAGE CO. OF COLORADO Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BENEFICIAL FINANCIAL I INC. Date of Deed of Trust: November 15, 2004 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: November 18, 2004 Recording Information (Reception Number): B4201361 Original Principal Amount $368,419.60 Outstanding Principal Balance $322,686.36 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. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 133, LIBERTY HILL II, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. TAX MAP OR PARCEL ID NO.: 1880432 Also known by street and number as: 7018 SOUTH GRAPE WAY, 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, 03/26/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/30/2014 Last Publication: 2/27/2014 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: 11/26/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly L. Decker #32647 Toni M.N. Dale #30580 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 302, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 13-913-25535 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 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 1614-2013 First Publication: 1/30/2014 Last Publication: 2/27/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1566-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 5, 2013, 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 B Matthews and Neil Thomas Matthews Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for MORTGAGEIT, INC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: September 18, 2006 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: September 26, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number): B6137999 Original Principal Amount: $213,750.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $204,318.46 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. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 1, BLOCK 32, NOB HILL FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 7302 South Albion Street, 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, 03/05/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real prop-

NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 03/05/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/9/2014 Last Publication: 2/6/2014 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: 11/05/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 Attorney File # 9105.06095 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 9/2012

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Legal Notice NO.: 1566-2013 First Publication: 1/9/2014 Last Publication: 2/6/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1597-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 19, 2013, 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): Jane E. Stern and Ted Stern Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Accredited Home Lenders, Inc. a California Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt : Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Indenture Trustee, on behalf of the holders of the Accredited Mortgage Loan Trust 2004-3 Asset-Backed Notes Date of Deed of Trust: May 13, 2004 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: May 26, 2004 Recording Information (Reception Number): B4095774 Original Principal Amount: $132,800.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $115,579.72 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. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 188, BLOCK 1, HIGHLAND VIEW II, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 8165 S. Fillmore Way, Littleton, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 03/19/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/23/2014 Last Publication: 2/20/2014 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: 11/19/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Jennifer Griest #34830 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Reagan Larkin #42309 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 13-07307 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 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 1597-2013 First Publication: 1/23/2014 Last Publication: 2/20/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Public Trustees Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1609-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 20, 2013, 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): Ryan L. Roe and Penney L. Roe Original Beneficiary(ies): Beneficial Mortgage Co. of Colorado Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BENEFICIAL FINANCIAL I INC. Date of Deed of Trust: October 20, 2005 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: October 25, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number): B5160309 Re-Recording Information (Reception Number): B9081836 Re-Recording Date of Deed of Trust: July 29, 2009 Original Principal Amount: $257,894.31 Outstanding Principal Balance: $248,810.71 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. The property to be foreclosed is: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY, TOGETHER WITH IMPROVEMENTS, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE AND STATE OF COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 3, BLOCK 2, RIDGE MANOR, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 6861 S GREENWOOD ST, 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, 03/19/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/23/2014 Last Publication: 2/20/2014 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: 11/20/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly L. Decker #32647 Toni M.N. Dale #30580 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 302, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 223-7883 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. Attorney File # 13-913-25438 ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 1609-2013 First Publication: 1/23/2014 Last Publication: 2/20/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 14, 2014 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 Jennifer Ann Parnham be changed to Jennifer Ann Jas. Case No.: 2014 C 100013 Tammera Herivel, Clerk of the Court By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 15810 First Publication: January 23, 2014 Last Publication: February 6, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 13, 2014 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 Lynnette Elaine Dermody be changed to Lynette Elaine Dermody. Case No.: 2014 CV 10

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Public notice is given on January 17, 2014 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 Cassandra Sea Medrano be changed to Cassandra Edmondson Medrano. Case No.: 2014 C 100020 Tammera Herivel, Clerk of the Court By: Laura Larson, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 15827 First Publication: January 30, 2014 Last Publication: February 13, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 23, 2014 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Christopher Michael Alexander Lujan be changed to Christopher Michael Alexander. Case No.: 2014 C 100025 Tammera Herivel, Clerk of the Court By: Sharon Calhoun, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 15844 First Publication: January 30, 2014 Last Publication: February 13, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 27, 2014 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 Pablo Fernando Acuna Castillo be changed to Pablo Fernando Acuna. Case No.: 2014 C 100037 Tammera Herivel, Clerk of the Court By: M. Wainwright, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 15851 First Publication: February 6, 2014 Last Publication: February 20, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 22, 2014 that a Petition for a Change of Name of minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Robert Wesley Mayhew be changed to Robert Wesley Helfer. Case No.: 2014 CV 5 Kathleen Noone, Clerk of the Court By: Kathleen Noone, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 15862 First Publication: February 6, 2014 Last Publication: February 20, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Notice To Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ethel Rose Reimer, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 8 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 23, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Cynthia Ann Huston Personal Representative 15904 Stonebriar Drive Parker, Colorado 80134 Legal Notice No: 15800 First Publication: January 23, 2014 Last Publication: February 6, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Maria Fortunata M. Kenney, Aka Maria Fortunata Mancao Kenney Aka Marita Kenney Aka Maria F. M. Kenney Aka Maria F. Kenney Aka Maria Fortunata Kenney Aka Marita M. Kenney Aka Maria M. Kenney Aka Maria Kenney, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30025 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 6, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Vincent J. Kenney Personal Representative 40 Waunona Woods Court Madison, WI 53713 Legal Notice No: 15825 First Publication: January 30, 2014 Last Publication: February 13, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Gracie F. Ellegood, aka Gracie Ellegood, Deceased Case Number: 2013 PR 30616

C.J. Horsley, Clerk of the Court By: C.J. Horsley, Deputy Clerk

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 23, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred.

Legal Notice No: 15812 First Publication: January 23, 2014 Last Publication: February 6, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

John P. Ellegood Personal Representative 2517 South Pitkin Way Aurora, Colorado 80013

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Legal Notice No: 15808 First Publication: January 23, 2014 Last Publication: February 6, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Moira Hopper, Deceased Case Number: 2013 PR 1021

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representor to the District Court of Arapahoe To advertise your publicative notices call 303-566-4100 County, Colorado on or before May 23, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred.

Notice To Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Tom Garton Robinson, Deceased Case Number: 2014PR030019 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 30, 2014, or the claims may be forever barred. Peggy Petagna Robinson Personal Representative c/o Davis Schilken PC 523 Park Point Dr., Suite 350 Golden, CO 80401 Legal Notice No.: 15842 First Publication: January 30, 2014 Last Publication: February 13, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Joe Paul Necas, aka Joseph Paul Necas, aka J.P. Necas, aka Joe Necas, Deceased Case Number: 2013PR030472 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado on or before May 30, 2014, or the claims may be forever barred. Cathy Necas and Joe Joe Necas Jr. Personal Representatives c/o Davis Schilken PC 523 Park Point Dr., Suite 350 Golden, CO 80401 Legal Notice No.: 15843 First Publication: January 30, 2014 Last Publication: February 13, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Rajkumar Varma Case Number: 13PR30540 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado or on or before June 7, 2014, or the claims may be forever barred. Prerna Varma Personal Representative 6110 S. Paris Street Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Legal Notice No.: 15853 First Publication: February 6, 2014 Last Publication: February 20, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Melville L. Moore, aka Melville Lock Moore, aka Mel Moore, aka Melvin L. Moore, and Melville E. Moore, Deceased Case Number: 2013 PR 30508 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 23, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Sarah Louise Gooch aka Sarah L. Gooch aka Sarah Moore Gooch Personal Representative c/o Walter M. Kelly II Miller & Steiert, P.C. 1901 W. Littleton Blvd. Littleton, Colorado 80120 Legal Notice No: 15798 First Publication: January 23, 2014 Last Publication: February 6, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Brian P. McDermott, aka Brian Patrick McDermott, aka Brian McDermott, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30006 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 23, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Kelli C. Mackintosh Personal Representative 3653 South Lisbon Street Aurora, Colorado 80013 Legal Notice No: 15799 First Publication: January 23, 2014 Last Publication: February 6, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Norma Jean Prado, aka Norma Prado, Deceased Case Number: 2013 PR 30542 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 23, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. David Prado Personal Representative 780 W. Oxford Englewood, Colorado 80110 Legal Notice No: 15807 First Publication: January 23, 2014 Last Publication: February 6, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Moira Hopper, Deceased Case Number: 2013 PR 1021 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 23, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Michael J. Hopper, Sr. Personal Representative 2621 W. Lynne Lane Phoenix, AZ 85041 Legal Notice No: 15809 First Publication: January 23, 2014 Last Publication: February 6, 2014

Michael J. Hopper, Sr. Personal Representative 2621 W. Lynne Lane Phoenix, AZ 85041

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Legal Notice No: 15809 First Publication: January 23, 2014 Last Publication: February 6, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Cyril Burdette Smaling, Deceased Case Number: 2013 PR 30621 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 1, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Sharlene Rae Little Personal Representative 7317 South Spruce Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 Legal Notice No: 15811 First Publication: January 23, 2014 Last Publication: February 6, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Penelope Sue Cunningham, aka Penelope S. Cunningham, aka Penelope Cunningham, aka Penny Sue Cunningham, aka Penny S. Cunningham, aka Penny Cunningham, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30011 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 23, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. David Cunningham Personal Representative c/o Mark D. Masters, Esq. 2696 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 350 Denver, Colorado 80222 Legal Notice No: 15817 First Publication: January 23, 2014 Last Publication: February 6, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mary F. Acosta, Deceased Case Number: 2013 PR 30549 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 1, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Daniel T. Acosta Personal Representative 2773 E. Choctaw Drive Sierra Vista, AZ 85650 Legal Notice No: 15826 First Publication: January 30, 2014 Last Publication: February 13, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Norma Lee Cornell, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30022 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 1, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Candace Nicole Kristensson Personal Representative 2320 South Madison Street Denver, Colorado 80210 Legal Notice No: 15828 First Publication: January 30, 2014 Last Publication: February 13, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Janet T. Lassen, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 030016 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 29, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Scott Gelman Personal Representative c/o Gelman & Norberg, LLC 8480 E. Orchard Road, Suite 5000 Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 Legal Notice No: 15829 First Publication: January 30, 2014 Last Publication: February 13, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Eloise Adell Anderson-Jones, aka Eloise Anderson, aka Eloise A. Anderson, aka Joy Anderson, aka Joy Anderson-Jones, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30035 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 30, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. John A. Anderson Personal Representative 2704 Mountain High Drive San Marcos, Texas 78666 Legal Notice No: 15830 First Publication: January 30, 2014 Last Publication: February 13, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Don Richard Lawless, aka Don R. Lawless, aka Don Lawless, Deceased Case Number: 2013 PR 30625 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 30, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. James L. Merrill Personal Representative 43981 Road L Mancos, Colorado 81328-9345

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James L. Merrill Personal Representative 43981 Road L Mancos, Colorado 81328-9345 Legal Notice No: 15833 First Publication: January 30, 2014 Last Publication: February 13, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Terhark, Gregory Lee, aka Terhark, Gregory L. and Terhark, Gregory, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30036 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 4, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Melinda Heather Terhark Personal Representative 16435 E. Powers Place Centennial, Colorado 80015 Legal Notice No: 15834 First Publication: January 30, 2014 Last Publication: February 13, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Charles N. Burton, Charles Norman Burton, Deceased Case Number: 13PR1031 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 31, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Timothy A. Burton Personal Representative 7777 W. 1st Place Lakewood, CO 80226 Legal Notice No: 15835 First Publication: January 30, 2014 Last Publication: February 13, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lois E. Pumphrey, Deceased Case Number: 2013 PR 30304 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 6, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred.

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Court Address: 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112 Case Number: 2013-CV-598 Div: 202 Plaintiff: BRANDYCHASE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, a Colorado non-profit corporation Defendants: STEPHANIE D. JONES, et al. Plaintiff’s Attorney: Charlene M. Long Reg #16945 Address: 1660 S. Albion Street #918, Denver, CO 80222 Ph No: 303-488-0267 Fx No: 303-757-3640 E-mail: char@charlenelongatty.com TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This is to advise you that the above captioned action is pending. An Order Entering Judgment Against Stephanie D. Jones And For Decree Of Foreclosure has been entered in this action concerning Assessment Lien for the benefit of Brandychase Condominium Association, existing under the Condominium Declaration for Brandychase Condominiums, recorded on October 5, 1978, in Book 2863, Page 143, et seq., of the real estate records in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Arapahoe County, Colorado (the “Assessment Lien”). The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the owner of the Assessment Lien are shown above. The real property which is the subject matter of this litigation, which is all of the property currently encumbered by the Assessment Lien described in said Decree of Foreclosure, is situate in Arapahoe County Colorado, and is described as follows: Condominium Unit 104, Building No. 15, Brandychase Condominiums, in accordance with the Declaration recorded on October 6, 1978, in Book 2863, at Page 143, and Condominium Map recorded on October 6, 1978, in Book 36 at Page 4, under Reception No. 1780804, and amendment recorded November 6, 1978 in Map Book 36 at Page 41, under Reception No. 1789714, and amendment recorded January 19, 1979 in Map Book 37 at Page 15, under Reception No. 1812585 of the Arapahoe County Records, together with the exclusive right to use the following limited common elements: Storage Space 15-104, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Todd E. Mackintosh Attorney for the Personal Representative 1775 Sherman Street, Suite 1600 Denver, Colorado 80203

Also known as: 13393 East Asbury Drive #104, Aurora, CO 80014

Legal Notice No: 15855 First Publication: February 6, 2014 Last Publication: February 20, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

The Plaintiff named-above is the judgment creditor in this action and current owner of the evidence of debt (the judgment entered herein) secured by the property being sold; and as of September 20, 2013, the outstanding balance due and owing was $10,409.65.

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Dorothy May Temple, Deceased Case Number: 2013 PR 30537

The current owner of record for the real property is Stephanie D. Jones.

THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Venetia Garrison Personal Representative 6152 S. Marion Way Centennial, Colorado 80121

NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given I shall offer for public sale to the highest bidder, for cash, at public auction, all the rights, title and interest of the Defendants in said property on March 13 2014, at 10:00 a.m. at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, Colorado 80112, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness, plus attorney fees, the expenses of sale, and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

Legal Notice No: 15858 First Publication: February 6, 2014 Last Publication: February 20, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Helen Mae Coyer, aka Helen M. Coyer, Deceased Case Number: 2013 PR 30624 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 6, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. William F. Coyer Personal Representative 534 Brownstone Drive St. Charles, IL 60174 Legal Notice No: 15859 First Publication: February 6, 2014 Last Publication: February 20, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Betty J. Tidball, aka Betty Tidball, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30056 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 6, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Christopher Alex Tidball Personal Representative 8908 E. Mad River Road Parker, Colorado 80134 Legal Notice No: 15860 First Publication: February 6, 2014 Last Publication: February 20, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Erma J. Braswell, aka Erma Jeanette Braswell, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 300357 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 6, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Glen E. Braswell, Jr. Personal Representative 3423 South Eudora Street Denver, Colorado 80222 Legal Notice No: 15861 First Publication: February 6, 2014 Last Publication: February 20, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Questions regarding the sale should be addressed to the Civil Division, telephone 720-874-3851. DATED December 17, 2013. J. Grayson Robinson, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 15745 First Publication: January 16, 2014 Last Publication: February 13, 2014 Published in: Littleton Independent, 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd, #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013CV618, Division/Courtroom 204 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY HIGHLINE MEADOWS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, v. JULIE BROOKE; THE CIT GROUP/CONSUMER FINANCE, INC.; and CYNTHIA D. MARES AS THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO. Defendant(s). Regarding: Condominium Unit No. 130306, Highline Meadows Condominiums, in accordance with the Declaration recorded October 25, 1978 in Book 2873 at Page 367 and Condominium Map recorded on October 25, 1978 as Reception No. 1786266, Book 36 at Pages 31 and 32 of the County of Arapahoe records; together with the exclusive right to use the following common elements; Parking Space 630, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.; Also known as: 130 East Highline Circle, #306, Centennial, CO 80122. 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 Division of the Sheriff's Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 20th day of March, 2014, at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, phone number 720-874-3851. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. *BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT THE TIME OF SALE.*

Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, phone number 720-874-3851. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

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*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 $19,264.72. Signed: December 18, 2013. J. Grayson Robinson, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 15746 First Publication: January 23, 2014 Last Publication: February 20, 2014 Published In: Littleton Independent, 69137 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Civil Action No. 2013CV030297, Div. 207 Plaintiff, MILL RUN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. v. Defendants, HARRIET V. TAITO, KARAUNA F. TAITO; FREMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN N/K/A LITTON LOAN SERVICING, LP; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY, N.A.; GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC; PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATES COMPANY, INC. N/K/A THE ADVANTAGE GROUP; LIBERTY ACQUISITIONS SEVICING, LLC; ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE; AND OCCPANT(S). On December 5, 2013, the Arapahoe County District Court issued its Decree of Foreclosure. Original Grantor(s): Harriet V. Taito and Karauna F. Taito Original Beneficiary: Mill Run Homeowners Association, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Mill Run Homeowners Association, Inc. Date of Lien: November 28, 2007 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Lien: December 3, 2007 Recording Reception Number: B7151746 Original Amount: $872.36 Outstanding Amount: $12,549.85 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the provisions of the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Mill Run Homeowners Association, Inc. (the “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 for Mill Run Homeowners Association, Inc. or by Colorado Statute secured by the Assessment Lien. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN:

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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This is to advise you that the above-captioned action is pending. An Order and Decree for Judicial Foreclosure has been entered in this action concerning an assessment lien by the Plaintiff, Pinnacle Highline Homeowners Association, Inc., pursuant to the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act, Colorado Revised Statutes, §38-33.3-316(2)(a), and the Plaintiff’s Declaration for Pinnacle at Highline, Notice of (said) Assessment Lien being recorded on April 17, 2012, at Reception No. D2041122 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Arapahoe County, State of Colorado (the “Assessment Lien”). The name, address and telephone number of the attorneys representing the holders of the Assessment Lien being foreclosed are Lansky, Weigler & Porter (contact Wendy E. Weigler, Esq.) 1401 17th Street, Suite 560, Denver, Colorado 80202, telephone number 303-297-1900. The real property which is the subject matter of this litigation, which is the property subject to the Assessment Lien, is situated in Arapahoe County, and is described as follows, to-wit: PARCEL A: BUILDING 7, UNIT 731, PINNACLE AT HIGHLINE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION FOR PINNACLE AT HIGHLINE RECORDED ON JULY 17, 2001 AT RECEPTION NO. B1115281 AND THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON JULY 17, 2001 AT RECEPTION NO. B1115282 IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO PARCEL B: GARAGE UNIT G123, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION FOR PINNACLE AT HIGHLINE RECORDED ON JULY 17, 2001 AT RECEPTION NO. B1115281 AND THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON JULY 17, 2001 AT RECEPTION NO. B1115282 IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO also known as 1641 W. Canal Circle, Unit 731, Littleton, Colorado 80120-4552 (the “Property”). The Plaintiff named above is the judgment creditor in this action and the lienor of the Property pursuant to the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act, Colorado Revised Statutes, § 38-33.3316(2)(a), and the Plaintiff’s Declaration. As of December 10, 2013, the outstanding balance due and owing on such judgment is $7,480.17. BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. I shall offer for public sale to the highest bidder, for cash, at public auction, all the right, title and interest of the Defendant in said property on March 20, 2014 at 10:00 a.m., at Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, 13101 Broncos Parkway, Centennial, Colorado 80112. NOTE: THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. INTENT to cure and redeem, as provided by the aforementioned laws, must be directed to or conducted at the Office of the Sheriff for the County of Arapahoe, Civil Division, 13101 Broncos Parkway, Centennial, Colorado 80112.

Lot 2, Block 1, Mill Run Subdivision Filing No. 4, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

DATED at Centennial, Colorado this 13th day of January, 2014. J. Grayson Robinson Sheriff, County of Arapahoe, Colorado BY: Sgt. James Osborn, Deputy Sheriff

Also known and numbered as: 4107 South Rifle Way, Aurora, Colorado 80013

SALE DATE: March 20, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.

NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Lien, described herein, has filed the Court’s Decree in Foreclosure as provided by law.

Legal Notice No.: 15776 First Publication: January 23, 2014 Last Publication: February 20, 2014 Published In: Littleton Independent, 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd. #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will, at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on the 13th of March, 2014, at the Offices of the Arapahoe County Sheriff, 13101 E. Broncos Parkway, Centennial, Colorado 80112, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Assessment Lien, plus attorney fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO BRING CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE** First Publication: January 16, 2014 Last Publication: February 13, 2014 Published In: Littleton Independent, 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd. #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at (720) 874-3845. DATE: January 8, 2014 J. Grayson Robinson, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff The name, bar registration number, address, and telephone number of the attorney is: Richard W. Johnston, Reg. No. 19823, Tobey & Johnston, P.C., 6855 S. Havana Street #630, Centennial, CO 80112-3813, telephone number (303) 799-8600. Legal Notice No.: 15772 First Publication: January 16, 2014 Last Publication: February 13, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Court Address: 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112, Telephone: (303) 649-6355 Case Number: 2013CV30410, Div.: 202, Ctrm.: Plaintiff: PINNACLE HIGHLINE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Defendant: ELAINE F. ESQUIBEL Attorneys for Plaintiff: Wendy E. Weigler, Reg. No. 28419 LANSKY, WEIGLER & PORTER, P.C.,1401 17th Street, Suite 560, Denver, CO 80202, Telephone: (303) 297-1900, Facsimile: (303) 293-8938, E-mail: wweigler@lanskyweigler.com SHERIFF’S COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE, RIGHT TO CURE AND RIGHT TO REDEEM TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This is to advise you that the above-captioned action is pending. An Order and Decree for Judicial Foreclosure has been entered in this action concerning an assessment lien by the Plaintiff, Pinnacle Highline Homeowners Association, Inc.,

Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, CO 80401-6002 Civil Action No. 07DR000908 LAMBERT, RAMONA L. Plaintiff(s), v. LAMBERT, SCOTT K. Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Sale No. 2013-9117 BY VIRTUE OF a Writ of Execution dated September 27, 2013, resulting from a judgment dated July 29, 2013, in favor of Ramona L. Lambert, Plaintiff, and against Scott K. Lambert, Defendant, which Transcript of Judgment was recorded on August 29, 2013, at Reception No. D3109776 of the real estate records of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to me directed, whereby I am commanded to make, out of the lands, tenements, goods and chattels, owned by the Defendant/Owner, Scott K. Lambert, the sum of Six Thousand, Three Hundred Thirty–Six and 64/100 Dollars ($6,336.64) plus post-judgment interest and costs, resulting from the Jefferson District Court Civil Action No. 07DR-000908. I have levied upon the following real property owned by Scott K. Lambert, to wit: LOT 24, BLOCK 2, SUMMER VALLEY SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. AKA: 3721 SOUTH PITKIN COURT, AURORA, CO 80013. TOGETHER WITH ALL APPURTENANCES, FIXTURES, RENTS, ISSUES, AND PROFITS, WATER, DITCH AND RESERVOIR RIGHTS, HOWEVER EVIDENCED, APPERTAINING THERETO OR USED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THEREFORE, according to said command, I shall expose for sale, at Public Auction, to the highest and best bidder for cash, the above-described real property on February 20, 2014, at 10 O’clock A.M. at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy., Centennial, CO 80112. Telephone 720874-3851. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE.** Name, address, telephone number and email address of the attorney representing the owner of the indebtedness and foreclosing lienor: Brown, Berardini & Dunning, P.C., Neal K. Dunning, Reg. No. 10181, 2000 S. Colorado Blvd., Tower Two, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80222, Telephone No. (303) 329-3363, Email: ndunning@bbdfirm.com. Dated this 2nd day January, 2014.

Name, address, telephone number and email address of the attorney representing the owner of the indebtedness and foreclosing lienor: Brown, Berardini & Dunning, P.C., Neal K. Dunning, Reg. No. 10181, 2000 S. Colorado Blvd., Tower Two, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80222, Telephone No. (303) 329-3363, Email: ndunning@bbdfirm.com.

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Dated this 2nd day January, 2014. J. Grayson Robinson, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 15780 First Publication: January 9, 2014 Last Publication: February 6, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO CASE NO: 12CV1238 DIV./CTRM.: 207 Plaintiff: Roundtree-Aurora Homeowners Association, Inc., a Colorado nonprofit corporation v. Defendants: SEAN T. BROWN; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., acting solely as nominee for GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION as successor in interest to PACIFIC REPUBLIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION; BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION successor by merger to BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP f/k/a COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOAN SERVICING, LP; VELOCITY INVESTMENTS, LLC; and ANA MARIA PETERS-RUDDICK as the Arapahoe County Public Trustee COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to an Order For Judgment And Decree Of Foreclosure dated August 8, 2013, and C.R.S. §§ 38-38-101 to 401, by the Roundtree-Aurora Homeowners Association, Inc., the current holder of a lien recorded with the County of Arapahoe Clerk and Recorder on February 25, 2011, at Reception No. D1019416. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Roundtree-Aurora Homeowners Association, Inc. recorded with the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder on October 26, 2007, in Reception No. B7137764 (“Declaration”). The Declaration and notices as recorded, establish a lien for the benefit of the Roundtree-Aurora Homeowners Association, Inc. - THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS – against the property legally described as follows: Lot 17, Block 3, Roundtree-Aurora Filing No. 1, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as: 202 South Newark Circle, Aurora, CO 800121208 You may have an interest in the real property being foreclosed, or have certain rights or suffer certain liabilities or loss of your interest in the subject property as a result of said foreclosure. You may have the right to redeem the real property or you may have the right to cure a default under the instrument being foreclosed. The lien being foreclosed may not be a first lien. In this regard, you may desire and are advised to consult with your own private attorney. Further, you are advised that the parties liable thereon, the owner of the property described above, or those with an interest in the subject property, may take appropriate and timely action under Colorado statutes. In order to be entitled to take advantage of any rights provided for under Colorado law, you must strictly comply and adhere to the provisions of the law. 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 Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 a.m. on the 3rd of April, 2014, at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, telephone 720874-3845. At the sale, the Sheriff will sell the real property described above, and the improvements thereon, to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 720-874-3845. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is: K. Christian Webert, #43739, Moeller Graf, P.C., 385 Inverness Parkway, Englewood, CO 80112, telephone (720) 279-2568. DATED: January 31, 2014 J. Grayson Robinson Sheriff of Arapahoe County, State of Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 15792 First Publication: February 6, 2013 Last Publication: March 6, 2014 Published in: Littleton Independent, 9137 Ridgeline Blvd., Suite 210 Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013CV779 DIVISION NO. 15 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Plaintiff, WINCHESTER HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION, a Colorado nonprofit corporation, v. Defendants, JONAS W. FELIX; JAY SANDSTROM; JOHN E. CARPENTER; COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY - INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; DUNTON COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE; LIBERTY ACQUISITIONS; CYNTHIA D. MARES, as Arapahoe County Public Trustee Regarding: Lot 104, Block 1, Winchester Subdivision Filing No. 2, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. Also known as: 14396 E. Florida Ave., #B, Aurora, CO 80012 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 Division of the Sheriff's Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 3rd day of April, 2014, at 13101 E. Bron-

February 6, 2014 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 Division of the Sheriff's Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 3rd day of April, 2014, at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy., Centennial, CO 80112; phone number 720-874-3851. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

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**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 Division of the Sheriff’s Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. DATED at Centennial, Colorado this 15th day of January, 2014. J. Grayson Robinson, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF: ORTEN CAVANAGH & HOLMES, LLC 1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202 Legal Notice No.: 15815 First Publication: February 6, 2014 Last Publication: March 6, 2014 Published In: Littleton Independent, 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd., #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 Public Notice COUNTY COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 1790 W. LITTLETON BLVD. LITTLETON, CO 80120 Plaintiff: CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. vs. Defendant(s): MICHAEL S. KELLEY David A. Bauer, #7576 David A. Bauer, P.C. 2594 South Lewis Way, Suite A Lakewood, Colorado 80227 Phone: 303-986-1200 Fax: 303-988-8913 Case Number: 08C304104 NOTICE TO SHOW CAUSE WHEREAS, Plaintiff has moved this Court pursuant to said rules of civil procedure that the judgment entered in the instant matter on March 21, 2008 in favor of the Plaintiff and against the Defendant(s) which judgment remains unsatisfied, be revived, NOW THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED, the Defendant(s), MICHAEL S. KELLEY , shall show cause within fourteen (14) days from the service of this Notice to Show Cause if any he has, why the judgment heretofore entered should not be revived with like force and effect. WITNESS the hand and seal of the Clerk of the Court in LITTLETON, Colorado, this 8th day of October, 2013. /s/ Clerk of the Court Clerk of the Court Legal Notice No.: 15820 First Publication: January 30, 2014 Last Publication: February 27, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice COUNTY COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 1790 W. LITTLETON BLVD. LITTLETON, CO 80120 Plaintiff: BELLCO FIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION vs. Defendant: MIGUEL A. ALONSO David A. Bauer, #7576 David A. Bauer, P.C. 2594 South Lewis Way, Suite A Lakewood, Colorado 80227 Phone: 303-986-1200 Fax: 303-988-8913 Case Number: 02 C 9469 Division: NOTICE TO SHOW CAUSE Case Number: 02 C 9469 NOTICE TO SHOW CAUSE WHEREAS, Plaintiff has moved this Court pursuant to said rules of civil procedure that the original judgment entered in the instant matter on July 19, 2002 and thereafter revived with like force and effect on April 24, 2008 in favor of the Plaintiff and against the Defendant(s), which judgment remains unsatisfied, be again revived, NOW THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED, the Defendant(s), MIGUEL A. ALONSO , shall show cause within fourteen (14) days from the service of this Notice to Show Cause if any he has, why the judgment heretofore entered should not be again revived with like force and effect. WITNESS the hand and seal of the Clerk of the Court in LITTLETON, Colorado, dated this 20th day of November, 2013. /s/ Clerk of the Court Clerk of the Court Legal Notice No.: 15821 First Publication: January 30, 2014 Last Publication: February 27, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Court Address: 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112 Telephone: (303) 649-6355 Attorneys for Plaintiff: Wendy E. Weigler, Reg. No. 28419 LANSKY, WEIGLER & PORTER, P.C. 1401 17th Street, Suite 560 Denver, CO 80202 Telephone: (303) 297-1900 Facsimile: (303) 293-8938 E-mail: wweigler@lanskyweigler.com Case Number: 2013CV30521, Div.: 202 Plaintiff: THE COLONY AT LITTLETON OWNERS ASSOCIATION Defendant: LISA M. DEROSA SHERIFF’S COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE, RIGHT TO CURE AND RIGHT TO REDEEM D TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This is to advise you that the above-captioned action is pending. An Order and Decree for Judicial Foreclosure has been entered in this action concerning an assessment lien by the Plaintiff, The Colony at Littleton Owners Association, pursuant to the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act, Colorado Revised Statutes, §3833.3-316(2)(a), and the Plaintiff’s Condominium Declaration of Restrictions, Notice of (said) Assessment Lien being re-

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clubs in your community advance of the discussion date. Call 303-795-3961.

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p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 5718 S. Rapp St., Littleton. Members of Eastern Star are welcome. Call 303-985-5864 or 303-759-5936.

a sOCial Club for Widows and Widowers, an active social group, meets at various locations in Littleton, Englewood and Southwest Jefferson County. Activities include dining out, game nights, picnics, hiking, dancing and more. Participants must have their own transportation. Call 303-697-4709.

Platte CanyOn Sertoma Club meets on the second and

sOuthGlenn leads Club meets at 7:30 a.m. Thursdays at

Order Of the Eastern Star, Manzanita Chapter meets at 7:30

fourth Thursdays of each month at Bistro Aspen Grove, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. We are a community service group with particular interest in serving those in need of hearing and speech assistance. We also promote our national heritage through a Freedom Week Essay Contest for numerous middle schools in the Denver metro area. New members and guests are welcome. Contact Norman at 303-794-3086 or normid2@ msn.com.

PreCePtOr Gamma Lambda Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi

meets every first Tuesday from September to May at members’ houses in Sedalia, Highlands Ranch, Littleton or Castle Rock. Call 303-688-6576 or 303-688-3255.

rOtary Club of Littleton. For more than 90 years, professional, business and entrepreneurial leaders have joined the Rotary Club of Littleton to create lasting change in the greater Littleton area and in communities around the world. Today, responsible leadership has never been more important. That’s why Rotarians from all continents, cultures and industries work every day to empower youth, advance communities enhance health and promote peace. Want to learn more? Visit www.littletonrotary.org. Our club meets from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Columbine Country Club, 17 Fairway Lane, Littleton. Call Richard Clark, club secretary, at 303-880-6447. rOyal ranGers, a scouting group with a Bible lesson, is for boys in kindergarten through 12th grade and meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Parker Christian Center. At the same time, the girls group, Missionettes Club, meets for girls in kindergarten through fifth grade. Air Rangers meets Monday nights at Southwest First Assembly of God, 7350 W. Eastman Place in Lakewood. This program is open to young men all over the south metro Denver area. seniOr bOOk Group meets at 2 p.m. the first Monday

of each month at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Call Anthony LaCombe, teen/senior librarian, at 303-795-3961.

sinGles’ bOOk Lovers Group, for all singles 18 and older,

Marie Callender’s Restaurant at Dry Creek Road and Broadway. Call Steve Heifetz at 303-744-8899.

sOuth metrO Newcomers Club offers fun activities including bridge and other games, book clubs, outdoor activities including golf, luncheons and other events. Call Deena at 303-993-4622 for more information. sOuth suburban Division National Model Railroad Association meets once a month to share the hobby of model railroading. Meets are at 7:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month, except for July and August, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, lower level, 6322 S. Lakeview, Littleton. Contact Harry Lindsay at 303-347-1711. sunrise rOtary Club of Littleton meets at 7:15 a.m. Wednesdays at The Bistro in Aspen Grove, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive. Visit LittletonSunriseRotary.org. Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service and help build good will and peace in the world. Call Earl Hasz, secretary, at 303-9087285. teen Clubs at Bemis Public Library meet from 3:30-5 p.m. monthly at the library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Clubs include Film Club on Thursdays, Game Club on Tuesdays, Youth Advisory Council on Fridays, Art Group and Manga/Anime/ Graphic Novel Group. Call teen/senior librarian Anthony LaCombe at 303-795-3961 or visit the teen blog at http:// bemisteen.blogspot.com. littletOn tlC Toastmasters Club meets from 5:30-6:45

p.m. the first and third Wednesday of every month in the City of Littleton Building, 2255 W. Berry Ave. Toastmasters is The Office of the DEO is open on the folan international organization providing a positive lowing days: Monday throughlearning Friday from to 4:00 p.m.opportunity If the DEO deenvironment in which10:00 everya.m. member has the termines that a Self-Nomination and Acto develop communication and Form leadership Gueststhe are eliceptance is notskills. sufficient, gible elector who submitted the form may welcome. Call 720-353-9686 for form moreonce, information. amend the at any time, prior to

3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2014.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination transmissiOn meditatiOn Group is free and meets and Acceptance Form is close of busi-

weekly in Littleton, focusing personal growth28, and2014 world(not ness ononFriday, February less than 67 days before the election). service. Visit www.transmissionmeditation.org or call Donna Earlier submittal is encouraged as the at 720-922-8494. deadline will not permit curing an insuffi-

invites people to meet others who love books and discussion. The group meets from 10-11:30 p.m. the third Saturday of cient form. Affidavit of Intent to Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submiteach month in Sophie’s Place at Bemis Public Library, 6014 tuesday afternOOn Groupofmeets at 2 p.m. weekly ted toBook the office the Designated Election Official by the close of business S. Datura St., Littleton. Extra copies of the book selections at Columbine Library, 7706 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton, to on Monday, March 3, 2014 (the sixty-fourth NOTE: THE LIEN BEIN G FOREare available at the library’s check-out deskCLOSED three weeks in NOT BEdiscuss the election). MAY A FIRST LIEN. various books.day Callbefore 303-932-2690. This is to advise you that the above-captioned action is pending. An Order and Decree for Judicial Foreclosure has been entered in this action concerning an assessment lien by the Plaintiff, The Colony at Littleton Owners Association, pursuant to the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act, Colorado Revised Statutes, §3833.3-316(2)(a), and the Plaintiff’s Condominium Declaration of Restrictions, Notice of (said) Assessment Lien being recorded on July 17, 2013, at Reception No. D3089859 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Arapahoe County, State of Colorado (the “Assessment Lien”).

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The name, address and telephone number of the attorneys representing the holders of the Assessment Lien being foreclosed are Lansky, Weigler & Porter (contact Wendy E. Weigler, Esq.) 1401 17th Street, Suite 560, Denver, Colorado 80202, telephone number 303-297-1900. The real property which is the subject matter of this litigation, which is the property subject to the Assessment Lien, is situated in Arapahoe County, and is described as follows, to-wit: CONDOMINIUM UNIT 10B2, FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP OF THE COLONY AT LITTLETON CONDOMINIUMS, AS SET FORTH ON THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 51 AT PAGE 72 THROUGH 76, AS SET FORTH IN CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS RECORDED APRIL 30, 1981 IN BOOK 3405 AT PAGE 396, AND AMENDED DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS RECORDED JULY 13, 1981 IN BOOK 3449 AT PAGE 173, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO also known as 531 W. Crestline Circle, Unit 10B2, Littleton, Colorado 80120 (the “Property”). The Plaintiff named above is the judgment creditor in this action and the lienor of the Property pursuant to the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act, Colorado Revised Statutes, § 38-33.3316(2)(a), and the Plaintiff’s Condominium Declaration of Restrictions. As of November 11, 2013, the outstanding balance due and owing on such judgment is $9,542.78. I shall offer for public sale to the highest bidder, for cash, at public auction, all the right, title and interest of the Defendant in said property on the 6th of March, 2014 at 10:00 a.m., at Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, 13101 Broncos Parkway, Centennial, Colorado 80112. NOTE: THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. DATED at Centennial, Colorado this 7th day of January, 2014 J. Grayson Robinson Sheriff, County of Arapahoe, Colorado BY: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff

Notice To Creditors

Legal Notice No: 15773 First Publication: January 9, 2014 Last Publication: February 6, 2014 PUBLIC NOTICE Published In: Littleton Independent 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd. #210, NOTICE TO CREDITORS Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 Estate of Larry K. Mansur, aka Larry Kent Mansur, aka Larry Mansur, Deceased

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

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DATED at Centennial, Colorado this 7th day of January, 2014 J. Grayson Robinson Sheriff, County of Arapahoe, Colorado BY: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No: 15773 First Publication: January 9, 2014 Last Publication: February 6, 2014 Published In: Littleton Independent 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd. #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

Government Legals Public Notice A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Littleton Fire Protection District of Arapahoe, Douglas and Jefferson Counties, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 6th day of May, 2014, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, 3 directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms. Eligible electors of the Littleton Fire Protection District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO): Cindy Hathaway 5890 S. Bemis Street, Suite 101 Littleton, CO 80120 (303) 794-4870 The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. If the DEO determines that a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form once, at any time, prior to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2014. The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is close of business on Friday, February 28, 2014 (not less than 67 days before the election). Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit curing an insufficient form. Affidavit of Intent to Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on Monday, March 3, 2014 (the sixty-fourth day before the election). NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for a mail-in ballot shall be filed with the Designated Election Official no later than close of business on Friday, May 2, 2014, except that, if the applicant wishes to receive the mail-in ballot by mail, the application shall be filed no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 29, 2014. LITTLETON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT /s/ Cindy Hathaway, Designated Election Official

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for a mail-in ballot shall be filed with the Designated Election Official no later than close of business on Friday, May 2, 2014, except that, if the applicant wishes to receive the mail-in ballot by mail, the application shall be filed no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 29, 2014.

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LITTLETON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT /s/ Cindy Hathaway, Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 15823 First Publication: February 6, 2014 Last Publication: February 6, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice NORMANDY ESTATES METROPOLITAN RECREATION DISTRICT RESOLUTION DESIGNATING LOCATION TO POST NOTICE WHEREAS, Special Districts are required by Subsection 24-6-402(2)(c), C..R.S., to designate annually at the District Board’s first regular meeting of each calendar year, the place at which the notice will be posted at least 24 hours prior to each meeting. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF NORMANDY ESTATES METROPOLITAN RECREATION DISTRICT AS FOLLOWS: 1. Notices of meetings of Normandy Estates Metropolitan Recreation District Board of Directors required pursuant to Section 24-6-401, et seq., C.R.S., shall be posted within the boundaries of the District at least 24 hours prior to each meeting at the following location within the District boundaries: 5380 West Coal Mine Avenue, Littleton, Colorado; and Billboards located on both sides of Normandy Parkway, Littleton, Colorado 2. Notices of regular or special meetings required to be posted at three public places within the District and at the offices of the Jefferson and Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder at least 72 hours prior to said meeting shall continue to be made pursuant to Section 32-1903(2), C.R.S. Adopted this 8th day of January, 2014. NORMANDY ESTATES METROPOLITAN RECREATION DISTRICT By: George Morkovin George Morkovin, Chairman ATTEST: By: Heather D. Hanley Heather D. Hanley, Secretary Legal Notice No.: 15852 First Publication: February 6, 2014 Last Publication: February 6, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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Legal Notice 158232014 PR 20 Case No.: Number: First Publication: February 6, 2014 Last Publication: February 6, 2014the All persons having claims against Publisher: Littleton Independent above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe

County, Colorado on or before July 1, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Linda Sue Mansur Personal Representative 9 Village Drive

Zeta rhO Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha meets every second Tuesday from September to May at members’ houses in Parker, Aurora and Littleton. Call 303-841-0332 or 303-8055135. suPPOrt beyOnd divOrCe: Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends helps individuals through the emotional roller-coaster ride of separation or divorce and addresses such topics as grief, anger, denial, guilt, letting go, self-esteem, and dating again. The series is taught by trained facilitators and involves education presentations plus discussion groups. There is no charge for attending the first meeting of the 10-week series. Sessions are on-going and meetings are in the west and south metro areas. Call 303-978-9865 or go to divorceseminarcenter.com for more information. blue star Mothers of America Denver Chapter 3 meets at 7

p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at Hope United Methodist Church, 5101 South Dayton Street, Greenwood Village. We are mothers who now have, or have had, children honorably serving in the military. We are a nonprofit service organization supporting each other and our children while promoting patriotism. Contact Lynne Hunt, 303-683-2676 or lynnebhunt@ gmail.com for information.

Celebrate reCOvery meetings. Support, encouragement and tools to overcome addiction at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at The Salvation Army Centennial Corps, 3900 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial. 303-779-9662 families first operates a support line every day from 10

a.m. to 10 p.m. for parents who want information on parenting and child development, community referrals or someone to listen. Call 303-695-7996. The organization also sponsors A Plus Parenting and Appreciating Your Adolescent classes from 6-8:30 p.m. Mondays at First Presbyterian Church in Littleton. There is a free children’s group during the meeting. Call the support line for more information.

fOOtPrints, st. Mary’s grief support group, meets the first Thursday each month from 7-9 p.m. in the Pastoral Center, 6853 S. Prince St., Littleton. Anyone grieving a loss is welcome. Call 303-798-8506. huntinGtOn’s disease Society of America, Rocky Mountain Chapter, sponsors a monthly support group from 7-9 p.m. the fourth Wednesday each month at Columbia Swedish Medical Center, Hampden Avenue and Clarkson Street. Call Kay Kelly at 303-321-5503.

from 8:15-9:15 a.m. at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Call Phil Green at 303-794-6379.

littletOn luPus Support Group of the Colorado Lupus Foundation meets every third Saturday of each month in the greeting card section at the Tattered Cover in Highlands Ranch. Call 303-771-9205 or 303-688-8047. lOss and Grief Support Group meets from 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays at Littleton United Methodist Church, 1313 W. Shepperd, Room M-13. Call Lee Root at 303-791-6287. nami COnneCtiOn. Consumer-run recovery support group for persons living with mental illnesses meet from 7-8:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network, 61 W. Davies Ave. N, Littleton. For more information contact June at 303-788-0776 or Carol at 303-790-1055 natiOnal allianCe on Mental Illness Arapahoe-Douglas Counties provides support, education, and advocacy for families and friends of persons with brain disorders, and for persons with brain disorders. Examples of brain disorders are schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, previously called manic depression, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Meetings are at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 8565 S. Poplar Way, Littleton. Call Janet at 303-740-9383 or visit www.NAMIADCO.org. Overeaters anOnymOus meets from 10-11 a.m. and from 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays in the Sedalia Room at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 2100 Meadows Parkway, Castle Rock. PeriPheral neurOPathy Support Group The Denver Branch meets from 3:30-5 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of every month at Christ Church United Methodist, 690 Colorado Blvd., Denver; parking and entrance in the back. For information about the Denver Branch meetings, call Dorothy Miller at 303-814-2112 or email dorthy_miller@hotmail.com. a suPPOrt group for seniors who are visually impaired meets at 10 a.m. the second Thursday of the month at the Buck Recreation Center in Littleton. Contact Don Freeman at 303-798-8985 for further information. twin COnneCtiOn support group for parents of multiples meets from 7-9 p.m. every fourth Tuesday at St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, 11195 W. Belleview Ave. Call 303-429-0607 or 303-659-7819.

winGs PrOvides therapist facilitated support groups for women and men in which survivors are believed, accepted and no longer alone. There is a women’s group on Tuesday evening and one on Thursday evening. We are also starting a JOb suPPOrt Network Group helps people seeking new Loved Ones Group for family and friends of survivors. For more employment for whatever reason. Resources and professional information contact the WINGS office at 800-373-8671. Visit career counseling are presented. Group meets Wednesdays Public Notice www.wingsfound.org. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR SOUTH SUBURBAN PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT

Government Legals Public Notice A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS 32-1-804.1; 32-1-804.3, 1-1-104(34), 32-1-905(2), C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Normandy Estates Metropolitan Recreation District of Jefferson/Arapahoe County(ies), Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 6TH day of May, 2014, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, 2 directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms and 0 directors will be elected to serve 2-year* terms. Eligible electors of the Normandy Estates Metropolitan Recreation District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO): George Morkovin 5191 W Rowland Ave. Littleton, CO 303.972.9301 The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday-Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. If the DEO determines that a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form once, at any time, prior to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28th, 2014. The deadline to submit a SelfNomination and Acceptance is close of business on Friday, February 28th (not less than 67 days before the election). Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit curing an insufficient form. Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by the close of business on Monday, March 3rd, 2014 (the sixty-fourth day before the election). Normandy Estates Metropolitan Recreation District /s/George Morkovin Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 15850 First Publication: February 6, 2014 Last Publication: February 6, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR SOUTH SUBURBAN PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the South Suburban Park and Recreation District of Arapahoe, Douglas, and Jefferson counties, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, THREE (3) directors will be elected to serve four-year terms. 80123 Littleton, Colorado

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Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms Legal Notice No: 15863 are available from Deanna Heyn, the DesFirst Publication: February 2014 ignated Election Official for6,the District, at Last Publication: February 20, 2014 6631 South University Boulevard, CentenPublisher: n i a l ; t e lLittleton . 3 0 3 /Independent 798-5131, e mail DeannaH@ssprd.org. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, Feb-

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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the South Suburban Park and Recreation District of Arapahoe, Douglas, and Jefferson counties, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, THREE (3) directors will be elected to serve four-year terms. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available from Deanna Heyn, the Designated Election Official for the District, at 6631 South University Boulevard, Centennial; tel. 303/798-5131, email Deanna H@ssprd.org. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, February 28, 2014). NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for and return of absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above address Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., until the close of business on the Friday immediately preceding the election (Friday, May 2, 2014). SOUTH SUBURBAN PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT By: Deanna Heyn /s/ Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 15854 First Publication: February 6, 2014 Last Publication: February 6, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR INVERNESS WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Inverness Water and Sanitation District of Douglas and Arapahoe Counties, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two (2) directors will be elected to serve a fouryear term and one (1) director will be elected to serve a two-year term. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available from Laurie Tatlock, the Designated Election Official for the District, at 2 Inverness Drive East, Suite 200, Englewood, CO 80112, (laurie@mulhernmre.com). Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, February 28, 2014).

are available from Laurie Tatlock, the Designated Election Official for the District, at 2 Inverness Drive East, Suite 200, Englewood, CO 80112, (laurie@mulhernmre.com). Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, February 28, 2014).

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NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for and return of absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above address between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., until the close of business on the Friday immediately preceding the election (Friday, May 2, 2014). INVERNESS WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT By: /s/ Laurie Tatlock Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 15856 First Publication: February 6, 2014 Last Publication: February 6, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR INVERNESS METROPOLITAN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Inverness Metropolitan Improvement District of Douglas and Arapahoe Counties, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two (2) directors will be elected to serve a fouryear term and one (1) director will be elected to serve a two-year term. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available from Laurie Tatlock, the Designated Election Official for the District, at 2 Inverness Drive East, Suite 200, Englewood, CO 80112, (laurie@mulhernmre.com). Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, February 28, 2014). NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for and return of absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above address between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., until the close of business on the Friday immediately preceding the election (Friday, May 2, 2014). INVERNESS METROPOLITAN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT By: /s/ Laurie Tatlock Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 15857 First Publication: February 6, 2014 Last Publication: February 6, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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