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Senior center proposed at Oakbrook Neighbors are not a fan of the plan By Jennifer Smith

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There are plans to replace Oakbrook Shopping Center with a senior-living facility. Photo by Jennifer Smith

A plan to build a 118-unit assisted-living center in the Oakbrook Shopping Center, just northeast of County Line Road and Broadway, has neighbors to its north crying foul. “I think all of us feel like we’re treated like the redheaded stepchild of Littleton,” said Steve Bunnell, president of the Oakbrook Homeowners Association, during a meeting hosted on April 9 by the project’s planners. George Swintz, vice president at Corporate Office Properties Trust, explained that

if the city approves the plan, the four-story building will rise adjacent to the Motor Vehicles office on the east side of the site, just north of 3 Margaritas restaurant. “It’s going to look like a behemoth standing at the end of the building,” said Bunnell. He and others fear the building will block their views of the Rocky Mountains, as has Littleton Adventist Hospital. Because the center will share the existing parking lot with the stores, they worry overflow will spill into the neighborhood streets. And despite the fact that Bunnell explained it’s typical that only a handful of residents will have cars, they say the center will contribute to already congested traffic in the area. One person suggested that should the seniors venture out on their own to visit Center continues on Page 24

Defendant sentenced in slaying Plea deal keeps him out of adult prison By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com Chase Spridgen, the last of three defendants to be charged in the October 2012 murder of Da Von Flores, raised the ire of Arapahoe County District Court Judge Elizabeth A. Weishaupl, but for now has evaded an 18-year sentence. On April 7, Weishaupl sentenced Spridgen to six years in the county’s Youthful Offender System, a medium-security prison for 14- to 19-year-old defendants who have been tried as adults. If he cannot succeed in the program, he’ll go to prison for the remainder of the 18 years. Spridgen was 17 on the night he and Dion Rankin, then 20, were at a 14-yearold’s birthday party in a home on Fox Street near Progress Park in Littleton. They ended up fighting with Flores and others. Spridgen and Rankin left, but returned with guns. Rankin shot Flores, 18, dead in the street; Robert Placa, then 18, shot Spridgen. Spridgen nearly died, spending the next 35 days in the hospital before being arrested at home. At the time, neighborhood kids said those involved were gang members with a “previous beef.” Weishaupl called them “wannabe thugs.” “I really don’t find it a big mitigating factor that you got shot,” she told Spridgen. “When you bring a gun to a party full of children, you get what you deserve.” It seemed for a time Weishaupl was set on rejecting the plea deal that allowed Spridgen to go to YOS, after Flores’ greataunt implored her to put him away for longer.

Dressed up for Easter, visually-impaired kids and their siblings enjoyed a train ride around the CenturyLink campus on April 12. Photos by Jennifer Smith

Egg hunt: Sounds like fun

Blind children follow the sound to find Easter treasure By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com Jose Gutierrez found more Easter eggs than his family could keep track of April 12, and being blind didn’t slow him down a bit. “They’re easy to find, because they make noise,” he said, showing off his stash. Indeed, a back yard at CenturyLink on Mineral Avenue sounded like it had been taken over by a hoard of crickets during the company’s annual Easter egg hunt for visually impaired kids. “It’s really fun for them, and a really good idea,” said Maria Gutierrez, Jose’s mom. “He waits anxiously for this time of year to come around.” It’s been sponsored by the Pioneers, the company’s volunteer network, for the last 30 or so years. J. Kelly, a retired CenturyLink employee and president

of the Colorado chapter, explained that Pioneers designed the eggs to allow blind kids to experience the same thrill of the hunt as their sighted friends. “It’s just a chance to get out and do stuff sighted kids get to do,” said Sherrie Argys, mom to 11-year-old Cheyenne, as the two enjoyed the barbecue lunch served up by the volunteers. “A lot of times these kids think they’re the only ones like them, so it’s nice to get out and meet others like them. Sometimes they can feel alienated.” Cheyenne said getting candy is the best part of the event, but that it’s also fun to be around old friends and meet new ones. Pioneer Butch Krist said he had a great time watching the kids. “It feels terrific, because it’s something that helps the community,” he said. The Pioneers also created beeping baseballs. Members of the Colorado Storm Beepball team were on hand to promote their version of baseball, which also involves beeping bases and sighted pitchers, and encourage the kids to give

Jose Gutierrez, 12, finds a beeping Easter egg April 12 during CenturyLink’s annual egg hunt for visionimpaired kids. Volunteers made sure every child took home some treats and treasures. it a try. The Pioneers, the largest employeesponsored volunteer organization in the world, sell both the eggs and the balls to whoever wants them. For more information, visit www.centurylinkpioneergear. com.

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Planners delay vote on Wilder property Through street is point of contention By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com Columbine Valley’s planning board punted on making a decision April 8 on whether to allow Platte Canyon Partners to move ahead with plans for 16 singlefamily homes on the four-acre Wilder property at Bowles Avenue and Platte Canyon Road. “I would prefer not to vote on something and then find out how it reads later,” said Dale Irwin, board alternate. After some bickering between town staff and the project team, the board decided at about 10:15 p.m. to continue the meeting until April 24 when the town attorney could be present. Details yet to be worked out include drainage, fencing and, in particular, construction of a street that would eventually lead from Platte Canyon to Middlefield Road should an adjacent property develop in the future. Known as the Jurgelonis property, it’s currently on the market. Jay Neese of PCP says he’s also in negotiations to buy Jurgelonis, but he’s opposed to the road ever going through. “I’m just not a fan of the Middlefield connection,” he said. “I do like the enclave feel of this project.” Neighbors agree, saying the planned architecture of the homes is so dramatically different than the rest of the community that it should be distinctly separated. The mostly ranch homes would be B:10.25” reminiscent of the mid-century design T:10.25” seen in Arapaho Hills and Bow Mar

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jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com Proving once again that the Littleton Public Schools community places a high value on education, it came together April 12 to raise a staggering $90,000 in just five hours. “This community brings me to tears,” said Mary McGlone, president of the Littleton Public Schools Foundation, which is matching the money raised that evening. “It’s amazing how open their hearts are and their wallets are.” LPSF hosts the annual Spirit Dinner every year, and this one broke all previous records. This year, the money is earmarked to help transform the district’s four middle schools into “STEM Centers,” focusing on science, technology, engineering and math. “It’s the whole future for all of these kids,” said Brian Vogt, executive director of Denver Botanic Gardens and emcee for the evening. “It’s what they have to do really fundamentally to make it in this world.” It’s a lofty goal that will cost about $200,000 per school to attain, but the projects displayed by kids on Innovation Avenue prove they are worthy of the investment. From kindergarten email pals to high-schoolers riding a hovercraft powered by a leaf blower, they showed a level of enthusiasm that far outpaced the grownups’ understanding of the technology that is new to them but that the kids have never lived without. “If you look closely, you see creativity and relevance,” said Clay Abla, LPS director of secondary education. He said the centers will build an environment that will serve as a gateway to exploratory learning, and middle school minds are ripe for selfempowerment and collaboration. “They begin to seek richer learning experiences as they begin to envision their own lives,” said Abla. “Our students’ futures do depend on this. We simply cannot wait.” Neither could the kids wait to show

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Twice as large as any other show in Colorado! Dakota Wilkins, a Littleton High School junior, works on a 3D printer to create a part for his remotecontrol jet boat during the Littleton Public School Foundation’s annual fundraiser on April 12. Photo by Jennifer Smith SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED The following students were presented with LPS Foundation Spirit Scholarships during the annual gala on April 12, in memory of Heritage High School educator Karen Colwell: Madalyn Fania, Arapahoe High School Christine Kerr, Heritage High School Sarah Stevens, Littleton High School Alysa Hawkins, Options High School The following teachers were recognized as Innovative Educators:

off their expertise. By the end of dinner, a group of East Elementary fifthgraders had already compiled a video of the entire evening. It showed the wide swath of the community who attended to support the district, about 340 people including Democratic candidate for U.S. House of Representatives Andrew Romanoff, Arapahoe County Commissioner Nancy Doty and LPS Superintendent Scott Murphy. “It’s so nice to see our community come together like this,” said LPS Board President Lucie Stanish. “You feel so fortunate to be part of a community like this.” The event was held at the Hyatt Re-

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gency in the Denver Tech Center. Attendees enjoyed dinner paired with a selection of beers from Breckenridge Brewery, slated to open in Littleton in spring of 2015, as musical ensembles from each high school performed. The Arapahoe Singers earned a standing ovation for their rendition of “The Greatest Love of All” in memory of the December murder/suicide at that school, saying the song represents their Warrior spirit. “We had a tragedy this year at Arapahoe High School, but what we did and what came out of that humbled me so much,” said Murphy. “We are not being defined by what invented our future.”

Brackney headed to marketing firm By Jennifer Smith

jsmith @coloradocommunitymedia.com John Brackney, former president and CEO of the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce, will start the next phase of his career at Greenwood Village marketing firm Webolutions. “Webolutions is a dynamic and powerful agency that has created a culture to be on the forefront of innovation and design in business transformation,” Brackney said April 11, two weeks after he announced his resignation from the chamber. Webolutions CEO John Vachalek is a former president of the chamber’s board of directors. “After working closely with John

at the South Metro Denver Chamber and sharing our thoughts and ideas about how successful businesses and organizations need to position themselves in this social age of relationships and brand transparency, I am thrilled to be able to pioneer these offerings together,” Vachalek said. Brackney will fill a newly created position for the firm, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, as director of strategic community and government engagement, basically serving as a networking guru. Vachalek says Brackney’s main function will be to help strategically connect executives, businesses and organizations within the community. “Technology has changed, but people and businesses still desire

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jsmith @coloradocommunitymedia.com Southwest Plaza officials on April 8 formally announced that the 1.3-million-square-foot property is undergoing a much-anticipated multimillion dollar redevelopment. “The mall will showcase exciting fashion retailers, iconic restaurants and a dining terrace featuring mountain views,” a news release stated. The designers wanted to create a sense of community reflecting the modern Colorado lifestyle. “Enhancements include a renovated center court with multiple open-air cafes, engaging seating areas and free WIFI access for social networking,” reads the release. “Shoppers also will enjoy new directional signage crafted from natural materials and accented by colorful, re-

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“The restaurant-development team is always on the lookout for A-1 sites to further grow our Cheesecake Factory brand presence, and all sites that fit our criteria for success will be seriously considered,” said spokeswoman Alethea Rowe, in the only response Colorado Community Media received from retailers appearing on the plan. Other dining choices depicted are Katie Mullen’s, Dazbog Coffee, Peet’s Coffee, Pinkberry and Chronic Tacos. “Notwithstanding that certain of the elements, including but not limited to the tenant names shown on this plan may be indicated as future or proposed, landlord makes no representation that the future development will occur as shown,” reads the plan. Southwest Plaza, at 8501 W. Bowles Ave. in Jefferson County, is owned and managed by Chicago-based General Growth Properties. Studio H2G, located in Michigan, is the design architect for the renovation, and Omniplan, based in Texas, is the architect of record. For more information, call 303-9735300 or visit www.southwestplaza.com.

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jsmith @coloradocommunitymedia.com Timothy Bishop’s battle with bipolar disorder began in a mud puddle. “I had shot into mania, and then went off the charts into outer space,” he said. When he was 19, during an argument with his girlfriend, he had his first psychotic break. “I chased her to her house in anger,” he remembers. “She locked the door, thank God, she locked herself in. I took off my shirt, and there was this mud puddle. I started smearing the mud all over myself. … it was crazy, literally crazy.” The girlfriend called his sister, who called his dad, who drove there and ordered him into the car. “I could tell that he got it, that I was out of whack,” said Bishop. That began a long journey of both good and bad psychiatrists, medicine that made things worse or better, therapy that worked or didn’t, choices right or wrong. But ultimately, he earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology in 1989 and spent years working with at-risk kids. Today, at 48, he’s a certified teen life coach with his own business, Teach to Reach, located in Parker. His experiences offer a unique perspective working with kids, one he hopes will help others be more aware of the challenges people diagnosed with a mental disorder can face. But he still has to manage his disorder and be ever alert for returning symptoms. Just because one medicine has worked for years, doesn’t

mean it always will. Bishop jokes that mania can come in handy when working with teens, but it can also lead to things like risky behavior, spending too much, overindulging habits, Bishop substance abuse and more. “I’ve never done cocaine, but I’ve seen people do cocaine, and it’s probably like doing cocaine times 10,” he said. “I was writing music, and I don’t know how to write music. But I had all these rock operas I wanted to write. Then I realized it was just a crazy spider web of writing that was on the paper, but it looked normal to me. That’s like a metaphor a manic brain.” The other end of the spectrum can lead to lethargy, lack of motivation, self-medication and even suicide. “Depression can cause you deep shame that you are depressed,” said Bishop. “That you are affecting other people, that you have no hope, that you are in despair, that you just don’t belong here anymore. But ultimately what it would do to my family flashes into my mind, obviously, or I would have done it.” There have been several times in his life where he thought about killing himself, he said, usually coming after a tragic event or big life change. “But I didn’t, because I’ve had a support system around me, especially my wife, and a will to live,” he says. He and his wife of 24 years, Melissa, have a 12-year-old daughter. “This disorder doesn’t define me,” he said. “It has helped me see people in a different way, to be more compassionate, to be perhaps more intuitive. There’s a gift that goes along with bipolar, and that’s creativity.”

Because bipolar disorder runs in families, Bishop says he knows he and his wife have to be watchful. He said parents should be especially concerned if their child starts sleeping too much or not enough, begins selfmedicating with drugs or alcohol, or becomes unable to let go of anger or sadness. “She is all about fun and relationships, so I would worry if she started alienating herself,” he said. He also believes parents should encourage and support kids with their passions. “Many of the students channeled their gifts, and sometimes their pain, from mental-illness issues through the various art forms. … (In doing what they love), most of the time they are exposed to others who can show support, encouragement and love. It is one more way to have eyes on those who might need it.” If parents suspect their child’s behavior is more than just signs of normal teenage weirdness, they should gently ask about their state of mind, says Bishop. “I mean, what if you don’t ask, and he kills himself the next day. Then what?” he said. Bishop is working with the south metro-area chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness to help get information into area schools, and says NAMI is a great resource for parents who might be worried. “I had the opportunity to coach, and I’m at the best place I’ve ever been in my life,” he said. “What wrapped it all up for me was the transformational work I have done through learning to become a coach. Sometimes past memories cause me pain, of course, but I understand more and more that there was a purpose in them, as with everything.”

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tember. “We’re excited to bring the Conn’s HomePlus experience to Colorado,” David Trahan, president of the retail division, said in a news release. “We’re a fresh alternative for people who are looking for high-quality, affordable products.” The 36,000-square-foot Centennial store is located at 9555 E. County Line Road, less than a mile from the state’s first IKEA, which opened in 2011. “We are pleased to have a major retailer like Conn’s opening in the Centennial Promenade and are happy to welcome Conn’s to Colorado and our community,” said Centennial Mayor Cathy Noon. The Aurora store is at 60 South Abilene St. The retailer plans a promotion at

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House GOP whip steps down Adams County Republican resigns on heels of vote to force him out By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com A House GOP rift has led to the unexpected resignation from a party leadership post on the part of one of its members. Rep. Kevin Priola, R-Henderson, announced his resignation as House minority whip on April 14, four days removed from an unsuccessful Republican caucus vote that sought his ouster. Priola will remain a state representative. A senior Republican House member sought to replace Priola in his leadership role, a day removed from his role in a vote on an education bill. Priola did not side with Republicans on a school district transparency amendment to the bill, which angered many in his own party — including one who hurled an expletive toward Priola on the House floor. Although he acknowledged that the majority of his party wanted him out as whip, Priola believes he did nothing wrong.

“I didn’t want this to be the story of the last month of the session,” Priola said. “We have a lot of bills we’re working on. At the end of the day, I believe I made the strong conservative vote for real transparency for tax payers and for parents, down to the local school level.” Rep. Chris Holbert, R-Parker, called for a vote to replace Priola as party whip — a position that is charged with rounding up votes among party members — during a hastily-called GOP caucus meeting that was announced just before the House adjourned its morning business on April 10. Holbert sought to replace Priola with Douglas County Rep. Polly Lawrence, who is still considered to be a candidate for the post. “Rep. Priola either doesn’t want to do the job of whip or doesn’t know how to do the job of whip,” Holbert said. Holbert and other Republicans were upset over Priola’s handling last week of a whip count involving a GOP amendment to the Student Success Act, a bipartisan education bill. The failed GOP amendment, which dealt with transparency over school financial operations, competed with a Democratic transparency amendment that ultimately made it on to the bill. Priola did not support the GOP amendment, nor did he work to whip votes in

favor of it. Priola said that the prevailing amendment ensured that school districts would provide the public with greater transparency in a more uniform statistic system. “I believe I took the conservative vote,” he said. “I firmly believe that what I did was the right thing. It’s just that there’s a strong faction in our party who want school districts to do whatever they want, no questions asked.” Holbert said that’s not the point. “Rep. Priola has every right to vote the way he thinks is right or wrong on any bill and that’s what he did,” he said. “But the disappointment was that he did not inform the leadership that he was working against the (amendment).” After the vote on the amendment, Holbert walked up to Priola at his desk and hurled an expletive toward him and walked away. Holbert said his comments came during a moment of frustration. “Tensions were probably running a little higher than normal,” he acknowledged. The initial effort to replace Priola was unsuccessful. There was confusion among the caucus as to whether members could fill a leadership seat without it being vacant, or without someone submitting a resignation. Holbert felt that it was OK for the cau-

cus to convene to replace leadership posts at any time. That logic wasn’t accepted by all party members. “If your analysis held true, then there would be mass chaos,” Rep. Frank McNulty, R-Highlands Ranch, told Holbert. After recessing for a while to confer with party members, Rep. Kathleen Conti of Littleton, the caucus chairwoman, determined that the effort to replace a nonvacant leadership post was improper. That prompted a vote among the majority of party members to adjourn. But there clearly was sentiment among party members to discuss replacing Priola. Both Priola and Holbert said there would have been enough votes to oust Priola, had a vote gone forward. Holbert said the move by Priola to resign was for the best. “I think this was a good decision for him,” Holbert said. “I wish we could have done this last week. But I think a significant majority of his caucus agrees with his decision.” Priola said he’s looking forward to having more free time to spend with his loved ones. “My colleagues, probably the majority of them, want me to go,” he said. “I don’t want to fight and hang on to something when I could spend my time with my family.”

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Jim Saccomano, recently retired Broncos Vice President of Corporate Communications, will be accepting the South Metro Denver Chamber’s Lifetime Achievement Award on Wednesday, May 7th. The award will be presented by Joe Ellis, President of the Denver Broncos, at Comedy Works South during the 29th Annual Small Business Leadership Awards (SBLA). These awards recognize local businesses and community leaders for their outstanding achievements, and are hosted by the Chamber and South Metro Denver Small Business Development Center. The Lifetime Achievement Award is given to an individual who has made a major impact in the South Metro Denver business community. This accolade acknowledges a lifetime of contribution and achievement in one or more fields of endeavor; giving back to society on a regional, national or international level; being recognized within his/her community or field as a leader; and enriching the Denver community at large. Mr. Saccomano will be the inaugural recipient. Cleve Wortham, SBLA Committee Chair, Chamber Board member, and President of FirstBank - Arapahoe County commented on the award: “We are honored that Jim has graciously accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award from the South Metro Denver Chamber and the South Metro Denver Small Business Development Center, and that Joe Ellis, Broncos Team President will be making the presentation to Jim on May 7. The Denver Broncos have

made such a significant contribution, not only to the South Metro Denver business community, but to Metro Denver, the state of Colorado, and the entire Rocky Mountain region. Jim has been an integral part of this over the last five decades and we congratulate Jim on this award.” Saccomano is the longest-tenured pro sports administrator in Colorado history, having worked with the Denver Broncos for 36 years. During his tenure in 1990, the Denver Broncos moved their training facilities to the Dove Valley Business Park in Arapahoe County. This event made the organization an important part of the South Metro Denver community. The voice and memory of the franchise for many years, Saccomano has witnessed 876 Broncos games in person, his experience spanning nearly a half century. The first game was Denver’s 20-16 win against the New York Jets (which he saw as a fan) on Nov. 15, 1964. The most recent was Denver’s Super Bowl XLVIII game against the Seattle Seahawks (witnessed as an employee) on Feb. 2, 2014. Saccomano worked 27 Super Bowls—21 with the NFL’s public relations staff and six with the team, including back-to-back World Championships (1997-98). He has chaired the NFL’s media relations and international committees and has served on the league’s postseason, radio-television and special projects committees. He is currently serving as a consultant to the organization. He has received numerous awards throughout his career including the inaugural Pete Rozelle Award (1990), given annually to outstanding NFL public relations staff, and the Charlie Callahan Award for Public Relations. In 2010 he was recognized with a lifetime achievement award from the Order Sons of Italy in America Colorado Foundation. Saccomano graduated with honors from Metropolitan State University of Denver in 1970 and earned his master’s degree in journalism from University of Colorado Boulder in 1977. He was recently awarded an Honorary “C” from CU during halftime at a Buffalo’s football game on November 23, 2014 for his many contributions to his alma mater. During the 2013 season, the press box at Sports Authority Field at Mile High was officially named the Jim Saccomano Press Box. The author of four books about the Broncos, Saccomano worked three years with the Denver Bears, Denver’s minor league baseball team, prior to joining the Denver Broncos organization.

In addition to the Lifetime Achievement Award, three SBLA winners (Small Business of the Year, Emerging Business of the Year and Brian Vogt Community Leader of the Year) will be announced at the 29th Annual South Metro Denver Small Business Leadership Awards Event on Wednesday, May 7, 2014, from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Comedy Works South in Greenwood Village. This event is open to the public. Pricing: $60/person or $100/couple for Chamber Investors; $75/person or $125/couple for nonInvestors. For more questions or to purchase tickets contact: Taren Shuck-Boehler 303-7950142 x235 or tshuck@bestchamber.com. The Presenting Sponsor of the 29th Annual South Metro Denver Small Business Leadership Awards is Kaiser Permanente. The Awards are also sponsored by the South Metro Denver SBDC corporate and community sponsors including the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Colorado SBDC Network, South Metro Denver Chamber, Douglas County, City of Centennial, City of Greenwood Village, Colorado Community Media, Arapahoe Community College, Colorado Business Bank, Bellco Credit Union, Webolutions, and the Microsoft Store in Lone Tree. For more information go to www. bestchamber.com.

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Your choice: Live it up or give it up If you can hear it or see it, flee it or at least take cover. That’s what we are told about lightning, right? But let’s pretend we saw it and heard it in the distance as we were on a hike in somewhat of a remote wilderness and mountainous area. We saw the collectiveness of darkness in the clouds, saw the brilliant flashes of lightning, felt the wind trailing away from us, and everything seemed like it was OK to continue forward as we were following the storm, not really in its path. And then, just as we are feeling safe enough to forge ahead in our hike as we see the storm in the distance moving farther and farther away from us, we failed to recognize the storm that was following directly behind us. By the time the lightning strike hits close enough, the concussive power of the strike is enough to knock us to the ground in an instant.

This is exactly what happened to a friend of mine Alan, an accomplished hiker and someone who keeps himself in great shape. He was hiking alone, camping overnight, and along his way to complete his journey when he was knocked to the ground by a lightning strike that hit too close to home. Alan broke his shoulder during the fall, then managed to make his way out to an area where his phone and equipment would allow him to communi-

cate with his family and search crew. Alan’s story is amazing, but what amazed me most was meeting him in the gym and watching him working out and finding out that he still climbs 14ers here in Colorado and spends time distance running and keeping in shape. And all of this within months of having shoulder surgery. Here’s my point … when lightning strikes you or near you, what happens? And if you get knocked down, do you get right back on your journey or do you get discouraged and give up? Maybe your lightning comes in the form of a lost job, broken relationship, missed opportunity, or any other such lightning-like event. Maybe your lightning is a positive thing like winning the lottery or achieving an unexpected level of success. Either way, does it knock you to the ground or elevate

you to a new position in life that somehow changes you? Alan’s example is awesome because he demonstrated that regardless of what happens to us in life, it is our choice to either resume who we are and what we do in life, or we choose to quit and make excuses. He continued his pursuit of hiking and fitness and the enjoyment of the outdoors. What would you choose? Have you had a life-changing moment recently? How did you respond? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@ gmail.com and when we choose to get back up after being knocked down, it really 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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when the battery needed to be replaced. I looked into a patent, and received the paperwork from the U.S. Patent Office. I had the idea but I didn’t have the specifications or a diagram, nothing. So I contacted one of those invention outfits that will take your idea and fill in the blanks and come up with specs and even an ad campaign, with targeted outlets, from print to late-night television. All you have to do is give them a raft of money. My memory is a bit dim, like a weak battery in a smoke alarm, but I think I had to give the patent office some money simply to apply, and some money to the invention company, just to see if the product had potential. I conceded that I was in over my head, and shut it all down. The invention company, however, did not want to let me go, and I received daily phone calls and emails. If I had the money back then, you would probably have a half-dozen LoCators in your home right now. It was not one of the brightest periods of my life. Artists spend a lot of money in an attempt to make money, but it rarely happens. And here I was adding expenses to those expenses. Smith continues on Page 11

Fasting is not supposed to feel good and for those giving something up during Lent, don’t quit now, there are only a few more days. According to Christianity.About.com, not all Christian churches observe Lent. Lent is mostly observed by the Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian and Anglican denominations and also by Roman Catholics. Eastern Orthodox churches observe Lent or Great Lent, during the six weeks or 40 days preceding Palm Sunday with fasting continuing during the Holy Week of Orthodox Easter. Lent for Eastern Orthodox churches begins on Monday (called Clean Monday) and Ash Wednesday is not observed. The Bible does not mention the custom of Lent, however, the practice of repentance and mourning in ashes is found throughout the Holy Scriptures. This year for Lent, I gave up carbohydrates, not just sweets. So as much as I enjoy potatoes, pasta and bread, they were out of my diet for the whole time and I did miss them. Some nights I just wanted a scoop of ice cream and the thought of sacrificing something seemed totally unnecessary. “I worked hard today and don’t ask for much. Don’t I deserve a little treat here at the end of the day?” That thought process made perfect sense to me. But as I used a little will power to do something that probably was good for me anyway, I began to lose weight and feel better. I recognize that my discipline was minimal compared to our Wounded Warriors or faithful spouses of a sick

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husband or wife or devoted parents of a troubled or addicted child. My little “saying no” was part of a spiritual discipline to help me take a more thoughtful approach to the events of Holy Week and build up my anticipation and appreciation for the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection from the dead and victory over death on Easter morning. Observing a Lenten fast, my discoveries as a Hospice Chaplain and enduring a challenging chapter of life converged to reveal the value of facing negative emotions and experiencing the questions and pain that are present in life. For most of my life I have avoided and denied negative emotions and did almost anything I could to experience feel good emotionally. But that leads to an overall superficiality and a lack of profound compassion. Jerry Sittser in his book, “A Grace Disguised: How the Soul Grows through Loss,” writes, “The soul is elastic, like a balloon. It can grow larger through suffering.” Grief counselors guide people through, not around the pain that comes from loss. Hettinger continues on Page 11

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Republicans can’t win in budget vote The Colorado General Assembly recently took up the state’s annual budget bill, also known as the “Long Bill.” More than 40 amendments were introduced in the House of Representatives, many by Republicans to make sure your tax dollars were going to be spent responsibly. Nearly every Republican amendment was rejected by the Democratic majority, and the final bill passed on a nearly party-line vote out of the House. The sole Republican voting “yes” was a member of the Joint Budget Committee who all vote for the Long Bill by tradition. Before the debate began, the Republican Caucus aimed to accomplish three objectives with the Long Bill: We wanted to save for our future; invest in our state infrastructure; and return funds by restoring cuts made to K-12 education. Your Republican representatives pushed hard to reduce the negative factor (a calculation of the cuts that were made to K-12 education during the recession) by $10 million to $35 million. Additionally, we offered an amendment that would have boosted funding for the Colorado College Opportunity Fund (COF). Had the amendment passed, the additional funding would have reduced tuition for Colo-

rado students on a dollar-for-dollar basis. House Minority Leader Brian DelGrosso, R-Loveland, also led the charge to boost one-time funding for investment in repairing roads and bridges in Colorado. This would have created jobs and improved road safety in our state. However, the Democrats remained unified in their opposition to these common-sense proposals and ensured money was protected for their own pet projects. The partisanship in this process was beyond belief. There was no cooperation with Republicans and nearly every effort by our caucus to improve the budget was blocked by the Democratic majority. It is worth noting that under Democratic leadership, the Long Bill has become increasingly partisan. Under Republican House Speaker Frank McNulty,

the 2012 Long Bill passed on a vote of 64-1. The next year, under current Democratic leadership, the vote was 45-18 and this year’s bill only garnered one Republican “yes” vote, who was bound by tradition to support the bill. Fortunately, there were some victories for our caucus in the debate over the Long Bill. House Bill 1337, which was companion legislation to the Long Bill, increases the General Fund reserve to 6.5 percent and received broad bipartisan support. Assistant Minority Leader Libby Szabo, R-Arvada, got two critical amendments passed to the Long Bill, which will prevent the use of state welfare ATM cards at strip clubs and marijuana dispensaries. Additionally, Reps. Don Coram, R-Montrose, and Jerry Sonnenberg, R-Sterling, received enough support to fund their proposal to manage and mitigate a nonnative, invasive species of tree that consumes large quantities of water and has devastated areas of rural Colorado. Rep. Polly Lawrence, R-Roxborough, garnered enough support to fund her bill, House Bill 1158, which will set mandatory minimum sentences for vehicular homicides and assaults that result from driving under the influence. The first week of April, the Senate debated

the Long Bill and amended it to include increased funding for expanded community and family support services. Additionally, there was a bipartisan proposal, led by Sen. Steve King, R-Grand Junction, to provide funding for a state-owned and -operated firefighting air corps, to aid in fighting future wildfires. They sent their version back to the House. It has since gone through a Conference Committee made up of representatives and senators, where a compromise on differences between the two chambers’ versions was reached. Please mark your calendars for my next town hall meeting, which will be joint with Rep. Spencer Swalm, R-Centennial, on April 26 at 1:30 p.m. at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St. in Centennial. Our special guest speaker will be a representative from CDOT who will be updating us on the new toll roads with Highway 36 and C-470. State Rep. Kathleen Conti serves House District 38, which includes all or parts of Littleton, Greenwood Village, Englewood, Centennial, Bow Mar and Columbine Valley. She can be reached at 303-866-2953 or at kathleen.conti.house@state.co.us.

Bonds are mixed bag, but important Bonds are an oxymoron as they have many conflicting parts. Investors have typically used bonds in the past for ways to provide a relatively stable stream of income, usually in retirement years. They can also be used as a hedge against other investments, such as stocks or real estate, in a diversified portfolio. But bonds have been getting a bad rap after last year’s losses, based on concerns of rising interest rates. This is part of what makes bonds contradictory and confusing — because they often work opposite of a stock or equity investment. A bond is basically a 10-, 20-, or 30-year loan or an IOU issued by a corporation or government entity. These are usually issued to raise money. When you purchase a bond, you are giving the issuer your money to use and they will pay you interest in return. The longer the term, the more vulnerable you are that interest rates will change over that period of time, and perhaps you could have gotten a better deal with another issuer when interest rates rise. Therefore the value of a bond declines when interest rates rise. This can be due to the fact that your bond is now worth less when you go to sell it because it is still paying last year’s interest rate. If you are seeking a more competitive interest rate,

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There will be services in many churches around town on the Thursday and Friday before Easter. Friday, known as Good Friday, recognizes the historical event of the crucifixion of Jesus. The night before that was the Last Supper with the disciples, a washing of feet and the betrayal. It is my honor to speak to this event at the church I attend, Greenwood Community Church, on Thursday. The first Maundy Thursday was an evening filled with perplexing revelations, excruciating tasks and a shocking turn of events. The Passover moon lit the garden but darkness permeated the events and emotions of the Sacrificial Lamb and his frightened followers.

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then so will the next buyer want that higher rate as well. Therefore, to unload the bond in a rising interest rate environment, you could end up taking less than full value. Investors hold bonds for two main reasons: to provide income and to provide a hedge against equity based investing. Since a bond is a debt instrument, it has the potential to behave opposite of an equity or stock investment. One main reason this occurs is when there is economic growth, stocks can rise in value along with growing consumerism. When the economy expands due to more spending, interest rates start to rise along with potential inflation and growth. When rates increase, the value of the bond declines, which leaves the bond holder with a lower market value. The last few years of painfully low interest

Healthy emotional life and a salvation experience requires the dark and demented emotions of that night. It doesn’t make sense. Words fail us. Our thoughts swirl in confusion looking for an answer. For that time we feel alone, unanswered, even betrayed by God. But it is a dark night of the soul we must travel through. It won’t feel good and it is not supposed to, but we will be more authentic in our emotions and wise in our approach to God and life. Then Resurrection celebration will be mature because the joy of our soul will have experienced the reality our need and pain and that will feel good. Dan Hettinger is founder of the Jakin Group, a ministry of care and encouragement and author of Welcome to the Big Leagues. You can e-mail him at dan@welcometothebigleagues.org and follow him on Facebook and Twitter (@Welcome2theBigs).

rates have many bond investors frustrated. They are not getting the yields they are used to and the concern is that when rates do finally rise, their bond values will fall. However, the first few months of 2014 proved this theory wrong. When stocks tumbled, bonds started to recover. This shows that diversified portfolios that hold non-correlated instruments are very important in your portfolio. If interest rates rise gradually, and at the same time there is moderate and increasing growth in the economy, then bonds could still fare quite well. The shorter duration is less risky and adding other types of equities and alternatives to your portfolio will help keep you balanced. This is a good time

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

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School funding measures move forward By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com A pair of funding measures that will provide schools with nearly $500 million in new revenue passed the House with bipartisan support last week. Although the bills received Republican votes, several House GOP members raised concerns that the efforts don’t go far enough in backfilling recession-era budget cuts, or giving school districts more control over financial and transparency matters. The bills passed the House on April 10, with lawmakers first giving overwhelming support to the Student Success Act. The

bill would provide $20 million aimed at helping kids meet mandated third-grade reading standards and adds $13 million in funding for charter school facilities. The bill also incorporates $40 million in retail marijuana revenue that will go toward school construction in rural areas of the state. The legislation will also provide schools with $110 million of the money that was stripped away by the Legislature during lean budget years. “(The bill) begins the process of rebuilding K-12 funding that was struck hard during the past five years of Colorado’s recession, within the parameters of our current state budget,” said Rep. Millie Hamner, D-

Dillon, a bill sponsor. The House also passed the annual School Finance act. The bill increases perpupil funding by 2.8 percent; funds an additional 5,000 seats for preschool and fullday kindergarten programs; and puts $30 million into English language programs. The House passed the Student Success Act on a 51-14 vote and the School Finance Act by a vote of 39-26. Lawmakers who voted against the bills were Republicans. House Republicans tried pulling money from reading and early childhood education programs, so that school districts could have greater flexibility in how the funds are spent, with few strings attached.

The Republican efforts failed, with members from the majority party arguing that it’s wrong to strip funding from the programs that need it. “Yes, every school district wants their money, but you and I are responsible about the future of Colorado,” said Rep. Sue Schafer, D-Wheat Ridge. Republicans also spent a great deal of time arguing against a Democrat-sponsored amendment aimed at providing greater transparency over how school districts are spending state dollars. Republicans offered a softer transparency amendment, out of concern Democrats were burdening school districts with too many requirements. That effort failed.

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Time once again for Easter eatin’ Looking for an Easter feast? Here are just a few suggestions for this Easter Sunday: Second Home Kitchen + Bar is hosting an Easter Sunday Pajama Brunch that will feature an a la carte menu with classic brunch dishes, bottomless mimosas, and Cherry Creek’s Best Bloody Mary Bar. The Easter bunny will lead egg hunts at 10 and 11 a.m. and noon. A family-style Easter dinner of three courses will feature a choice of spiced honey and apricot-glazed Berkshire ham, Colorado lamb loin and Harris Ranch beef tenderloin. Second Home Kitchen and Bar is located at 150 Clayton Lane in Cherry Creek North. Call 303-253-3000 for more information or reservations. Kachina Southwestern Grill in Westminster is serving a Wild Wild West Brunch with family-style breakfast dishes with a Southwestern twist from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Offerings include green chile deviled eggs, pinon-crusted French toast and chocolate chile beignets. Bottomless mimosas and a Bullseye Bloody Mary Bar will be available for $10. Kachina Southwestern Grill is located at 10600 Westminster Blvd. Call 303-410-5813 for more information. The Fort, the Morrison landmark restaurant, is celebrating Easter with three amazing three-course, prix fixe menu options. All prix fixe entrees will be served with a Famous Fort salad to start and a slice of carrot cake with huckleberry cream cheese frosting for dessert. Entree choices include: Grilled Kurobuta ham steak with pineapple huckleberry compote, served with Fort potatoes and fresh vegetables. $35 for adults, $22 for kids. Grilled lamb T-bone with tamarind honey, served with mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables. $40. Oven roasted orange-chile glazed rabbit with tart cherries, served with bulgur pilaf and fresh vegetables for $42. A limited traditional menu also will be available. Call 303-697-4471 or visit www.thefort. com/Reservations.htm for reservations.

Lone Tree schedule announced

The Lone Tree Arts Center unveiled its 2014-15 season on April 7 and it will include more than 50 different productions in its fourth season. LTAC will continue to produce its own theatrical series, Guys and Dolls in Concert, Home for the Holidays and The 39 Steps. These three shows follow in the footsteps of such successful productions as Hank Williams: Lost Highway and Sylvia. The balance of the season (which starts Oct. 22-26 with the Guys and Dolls Concert) features national and international touring groups as well as outstanding regional performing organizations such as Wonderbound, Buntport Theatre, and the Colorado Symphony. Perhaps the biggest coup for the LTAC will be the performance by international opera star Nathan Gunn, who will give an intimate recital in the 500-seat venue. “Our rapidly growing audiences are hungry for a wide range of culture and entertainment and the 2014-15 season features a very full plate of offerings designed to satisfy all kinds of tastes,” said Executive Director Lisa Rigsby Peterson. “We see our role as serving as a welcoming Parker continues on Page 16

Brett Duggan, 2, got to hang out with the Easter Bunny at Arapahoe Community College April 12. Photo by Jennifer Smith

Cultures come together

ABOVE: Steve Lapoint, left, a Lakota Native American, dances April 9 at DCS Montessori with his step-father, Sid Whiting, a Lakota elder. The two were among a group of Native Americans that came to the school to educate a group of Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, as well as members of the community, to Native American faith, history and customs. RIGHT: Robert Ironshield, an Hunkpapa Lakota, has been singing and drumming his whole life and dancing since he was 16 years old. Photos by Ryan Boldrey

Native American Sportsmen dance for, educate area scouts By Ryan Boldrey

rboldrey@coloradocommunitymedia.com Respect Mother Earth. Honor those who came before you and serve you. Honor the Great Creator, Jesus, Jehovah or whomever you pray to. Respect your neighbors and their cultural differences. “Just because they may pray in a different way to a different God or are praying for different things, doesn’t mean they are praying to a different spiritual being or should be viewed differently or that they are weird,” said Sid Whiting, 53, a Lakota elder to a group of young scouts April 9 in Castle Pines. Whiting was among seven visitors from the Denver-based Native American Sportsmen Association that shared life lessons, danced and drummed for Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts from Pack and Troop 856, their families and community members who

stopped by DCS Montessori for the hourlong presentation. Whiting, whose family helped start the Denver Indian Center and the Tall Bull Memorial Grounds in Daniels Park, said the sportsmen association’s mission is to “educate non-natives and natives about the spiritual, cultural, physical and mental Native American beliefs.” On April 9, he and others did just that. Steve Lapoint, Whiting’s stepson, spoke with those in attendance about the place of many Native Americans in today’s society. He talked to the youth about his own military service as well as the service of many Native Americans before him, including the famous Code Talkers who helped the United States become victorious in World War II. Lapoint and Whiting then demonstrated a dance done to honor those who have sacrificed their life in battle both as Native warriors and American soldiers. Erlidawn Roy, who is Ojibwa, Pueblo and Meskwaki, also danced for the crowd. She has been teaching others about her

culture since she was in middle school. “I was the only native in school, so I started giving cultural awareness lessons to my peers,” she said. “I was going to powwows every weekend and was always tired on Mondays at school, so I felt I needed to explain why.” Whiting focused much of his energy with the scouts on emphasizing the need to care for Mother Earth. “It is our duty to watch out for her,” he said. “Use everything she gives you, but don’t take more than you need. She doesn’t need us, but we need her.” Whiting talked of how when an animal is killed for food none gets wasted. He pointed to the bones and feathers that made up his regalia and said those are examples of how different pieces get reused and how that animal gets honored. “Some day I won’t be able to dance anymore,” said Robert Ironshield, a 45-yearold Hunkpapa Lakota who has drummed and sang his whole life and danced since he was 16. “I dance for people who can’t dance anymore.”

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Teenagers advance in oratory contest Optimists event held at Littleton library By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Nine area teens — from Arapahoe, Douglas and El Paso counties — competed with a flurry of carefully chosen words in the startup/local round of the ColoradoWyoming Optimist Clubs’ annual Oratorical Contest at Bemis Library in Littleton on April 9. Littleton Breakfast Optimists and Southglenn Optimists hosted this event and funded cash awards of $100, $50 and $25 for girls and boys. Darrell Schulte, president of Colorado Community Band in Littleton, has organized this event for many years. First- and second-place winners for girls and boys were to compete again on April 16 at Bemis Library in a second round, called Zone, against winners from several other clubs. Those winners will go to regional competitions, held at the Golden Library. The final round of winners will compete

on May 2 at the Golden Marriott, where the top boy and girl will each win a $2,500 scholarship. Each speaker had the same topic: “How my passions impact the world,” and the same four- to five-minute time limit. They were identified as “A, B, C” and didn’t tell names or schools until the end. Three judges from the community scored each speaker on poise, content, delivery and presentation and overall effectiveness. Passions ranged from music to feminism to film to a hero’s sidekicks; politics; rational discourse and debate; knowledge; and the urgency to be involved in the world. All had impressive command of the language and had done extensive research before crafting their speeches. First-place winners were Tayanna Todd from Palmer Ridge High School in Monument and Jason Snow from Arapahoe High School in Centennial. A “good news note” from Littleton Breakfast Optimists, who meet on Tuesdays at the Bistro at Aspen Grove: They have about 76 members, including 23 new ones in recent years — and of course would welcome more.

First- and Second-place winners in the local, first round, of the annual oratorical contest held by the Littleton Breakfast Optimists and Southglenn Optimists will progress to Zone competition. Courtesy photo by John Hammer

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Three friends help Kayla Forsberg, right, ask Heritage baseball player Dalton Thorpe to go to the prom with her. The girls presented the invitation after the April 11 Heritage-Legend baseball game. Thorpe, right, said yes. Photo by Tom Munds

NEWS IN A HURRY Walk for mental health

Walk with NAMI Colorado to raise awareness and fight stigma about mental illness. NAMIWalks 2014 is May 17 at Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave., Centennial. Check-in begins at 8 a.m., and the walk starts at 9:30 a.m. To register for NAMIWalk 2014, go to www.namiwalk.org/colorado. There is no registration fee, but walkers are encouraged to obtain donations from family, friends and co-workers. NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental-health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. The trained volunteers teaching our classes, facilitating support groups and making presentations to the public have directly lived the experience of dealing with a mental illness or caring for a loved one with mental illness. There is never a charge for any of the programs that NAMI offers. For more information, visit www. namicolorado.org.

Optimists declare contest winners

Winners in this year’s Littleton United Methodist Church Optimist Club, themed “How Dreams Lead to Success,” were Shelby Hoffman in first place and Jennifer Griffith in second place. Both are seniors at Arapahoe High School. They were honored April 2 at the church. Hoffman plans to study nursing at the University of Wyoming, and Griffith plans to attend Brigham Young University, focusing on a career that would help others.

Keep kids safe on the Internet All Littleton Public Schools community members are invited to a workshop about keeping kids safe on the Internet held on April 28, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Ames Facility, 300 S. Clermont Drive, Centennial. This two-hour meeting will help parents understand the Internet, cell phones and other technologies children use today. Community leaders will be there to answer questions about how to keep kids safe, stop bullying and use technology wisely. Space is very limited, so reserve a spot early or watch a live video stream of the event. To register or for more information, visit www.littletonpublicschools.net.

What’s up in journalism? The Arapahoe Community College Contemporary Journalism Program will host “This Just In: Journalism is Alive and Thriving in the Digital Age!” from 1-2:30 p.m. April 29. The event, free and open to the public, will feature presentations by Bob Burdick, former editor of the Rocky Mountain News; Susan Thornton, public-relations specialist, former mayor of Littleton and a columnist at The Denver Post; and Ken Durham, ACC’s contemporary journalism coordinator and columnist. For more information, contact kenneth.durham@arapahoe.edu.

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April 17, 2014 Get fit at Civic Center

We all love the Civic Center EATS foodtruck fest (which returns Tuesdays and Thursdays starting May 20), but now we can be calorie-neutral thanks to Civic Center MOVES — a free fitness series for all fitness levels set among the beauty of downtown Denver’s historic Civic Center. Produced by the Civic Center Conservancy and made possible by fitness partners Im’Unique, Denver Parks and Recreation, the November Project and Pearl Street Fitness, the free classes will take place at different times of day Mondays through Thursdays,

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beginning April 21. More details on the fitness providers, class descriptions and schedule are available at www.civiccenterconservancy.org/eventcivic-center-moves_78.html. Civic Center MOVES classes will meet in various areas of Civic Center, including the Great Lawn, the Broadway Terrace, the Greek Theater and around the Seal Pond; look for the Civic Center MOVES flag for the class location. To keep up with any schedule changes, please follow Denver’s Civic Center Park on Facebook at www.facebook.com/denverciviccenter.

Colorado tippers among best

Colorado again fared well in a study of tippers. In an analysis of tips by customers of the GrubHub delivery service, for the year from March 28, 2013, to March 27, 2014, Colorado (15.7 percent) finished third among the

states, behind South Carolina (16.1) and New Hampshire (16). And the most generous cities in the survey were all from Colorado. Boulder tipped 16.2 percent on average, followed by Denver at 15.7 percent and Fort Collins at 15.4 percent. It’s unclear why the Centennial State cities are so nice to the delivery person. “We have no idea why that is, but a hat tip to Colorado diners for their generosity,” company spokeswoman Allie Mack said. Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for BlacktieColorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktie-colorado.com/pennyparker. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.

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Dia del Nino all about the kids On April 27, the plaza at the Denver Art Museum will be filled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Dia del Nino (Children’s Day) celebration, with performances by Fiesta Colorado, Colorado Mestizo Dancers, hands-on craft activities for families and more. In addition, other nearby institutions will offer activities — all with free general admission: The Denver Public Library, Clyfford Still Museum, History Colorado Center, McNichols Civic Center Building, Molly Brown House and Byers-Evans House Museum. Bilingual volunteers will be available at all participating locations.

Winning photographers

Three winners of Best of Show designations in different categories in the 2013 “Eye of the Camera” exhibition at the Littleton Museum will exhibit their works from April 18 to May 25 at the museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. They are: Charles Lehman (Darkroom Processing); Mike Berenson (Color Digital) and Rob Lace (Black and White Digital). Museum hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. 303-795-3950.

Englewood concert

The final Ainomae Ensemble concert for the season will be at 2 p.m. April 26 in Hampden Hall in the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, second level. Musicians are: Silver Ainomae, cello; Yumi-Hwang Williams and Boram Kang, violin; Basil Vendryes, viola; Karl Fenner, bass; Jason Shafer, clarinet; Michael Thornton, horn; and Chad Cognata, bassoon. They will perform Schubert’s Octet (for winds and strings), composed in 1824, commissioned by Count Ferdinand Troyer. Tickets: $15/$12, free under 18, englewoodarts.org or at the door one hour prior to concert.

Bunny Express The Bunny Express Train promises rides and candy from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 19 at the Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Ave., Golden, 303-279-4591, coloradorailroadmuseum.org.

Combined effort “Captured in Film” is presented at 7:30 p.m. April 25 and 26 by Augustana Arts and the Musica Sacra Orchestra, directed by David Rutherford. In addition, actors from Buntport Theater will be featured in this event exploring silent film and vaudeville at the refurbished venue, Holiday Event Center, 2644 W. 32nd Ave., Denver. Tickets: $24/$15/$8, augustanaarts.org or 303-388-4962.

Photography exhibit “Exploring the Light,” the 2014 Lone Tree Photography Exhibit, will open with a reception at 3 p.m. April 19 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Juror Glenn Randall’s awards will be announced. Randall

will conduct a four-hour seminar, “Mastering Dramatic Light,” from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on April 26 at the LTAC.

Book award Colorado Community Media columnist Craig Marshall Smith’s recent book, “This is Not a Dachshund,” is a finalist in Creative Non-Fiction in the annual Colorado Book Awards, hosted by Colorado Humanities and Center for the Book on June 13 in Aspen. A reading by finalists will be at 6 p.m. May 8 at the Oxford Hotel in Denver, where books will be available for sale and signing.

Water world The Colorado Water Garden Society will hold its annual kickoff event, “Get Wet,” at 6:30 p.m. at the Denver Botanic Gardens, 1005 York St., Denver. The featured speaker will be Ann Komara, associate professor and chair of the Department of Landscape Architecture at CU-Denver. Her talk, “Water: Fluid Form in the Garden,” will address how gardens across the world and across the centuries have explored water’s potential. Prospective members are welcome. Information: Bill Powell. 303-355-8098, wbpow@ comcast.net.

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Historic building marks milestone Curtis center enters its second century, celebrates with art and music for all By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com J.D. Royals of Greenwood Village was inspired to write a poem about the charming red brick schoolhouse on East Orchard Road near South University Boulevard, which begins its second century as a village landmark. An excerpt: “… Some buildings carry themselves in such a manner That they need no reason to be, other than that their Purpose is to serve. Small, blocky, old-fashioned, simple, red brick in color: Who would have thought, one hundred years ago, that that would not be enough?...” On May 3, a celebration is planned (rain or shine) at the Curtis Arts and Humanities Center and the adjoining Curtis Park, 2349 E. Orchard Road, Greenwood Village. The historic building will be filled with contemporary art by Greenwood Village artists (reception 5:30-7 p.m. May 10, when a Colorado Honors Band Quintet will perform and there will also be poetry readings and music by harpist Colleen Trainor). In the park, one will find Model T Fords, kite demonstrations and kite making. Historical and museum demonstrations will include butter churning, ice cream making, spinning and children’s art activities. The Grace Notes and the Rootin’ Tootins Dixieland Jazz Band will perform period music. Hot dogs, popcorn and lemonade will be on sale at a low price. The Greenwood Village Newsletter tells us that in 1901, Mary J. Curtis, an area resident, donated an acre of land where a one-room frame school was built for 10 children from three local families. In 1914, it was replaced with the brick building, with an addition in 1931. At first, there was no electricity or water (the janitor brought water from home for drinks). Gradually, electricity, plumbing and a small kitchen were installed and the school continued as a center for the community. In 1967, as part of the Littleton Public School District, it was closed and children were transferred to more modern schools, with gyms. (Parents of Curtis students maintained that they’d prefer to have their kids play outside in the sunshine.) It served as a community center, church and town hall until 1987, when the next-door church, which owned the land, decided to expand and planned to demolish the structure. City officials and residents worked together to move it to its present location and renovate it as Curtis Arts and Humanities Center. It is on the National Register of Historic Places. Cultural Arts Coordinator Jo Cole was among those activists who saved Curtis School and she remains in its office, scheduling art exhibits, numerous classes, lectures and other cultural events as the building enters its second century.

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Church offers art, music and drama

(Lisa Hendry), who has problems of her own. “Would you like to talk? I’m a good listener.” “Not really — leave me alone” says the By Sonya Ellingboe other with body language and curt comsellingboe ments — to no avail. @coloradocommunitymedia.com A perky, unconventional flight attendant (Renee Posey) enters right A sign of spring is the aninto their conversation with IF YOU GO nual Littleton United Methodadvice of her own. ist Church Fine Arts Festival, The Littleton UnitDonna Smith is director for which offers drama, music and ed Methodist Arts the other short play: “Used Car visual art and an invitation to Festival is at 5894 S. for Sale,” the story of a man the community to attend at no Datura St., Littleton. named Charlie (Bruce Weston) charge. Admission is free to who lives outside of town and The Encore Players will all events. 303-794is lonely. He advertises his present two one-act plays, the 6379, littletonumc. 1934 Chevy for sale in the local Littleton Symphony Brass will org. newspaper and attracts people perform at Sunday services and to come out on Sundays to look local artists will display their at it. works. But he has the price too high or some The schedule: other excuse because he really just wants April 25 and 26 visitors, and folks complain to the news6 p.m.: Art Show opens paper editor, who sends a reporter (Vince 7 p.m.: Encore Players performance (Art Show remains open and light re- Guerrie) out to tell Charlie that he has to stop advertising. freshments are served) Also in the cast: Paul Grewe (an ArapApril 27 ahoe High student) as Hank, a young, 8:30 and 11 a.m.: Littleton Symphony cocky guy — Charlie certainly doesn’t Brass plays during worship services want to sell the car to him. On the other 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Art Show hand, Suzy (Olivia Greenwood — also 2 p.m.: Encore Players performance The Encore Players, a group of actors/ AHS) is a cute young woman who will congregation members, have chosen have to pay for the car in a small weektwo one-act plays that combine humor ly sum, which will bring her back every and compassion: “Relative Strangers” by Sunday … There is also a parrot named Mr. NevSheri Wilner and “Used Car for Sale” by Lewis John Carlino. Both look at loneli- er who is Charlie’s constant companion. Smith says the play is set in the 1950s, ness. Duane Leeper is director of “Rela- when it was written. She adds that Duane Leeper is worktive Strangers,” which presents a needy, motherless woman on an airplane (Su- ing on stage sets and there is a problem san Sitter), who attempts to develop a about how to represent a part of that old bond with an older, reluctant and some- yellow Chevy in a way so it can be lifted what cranky stranger seated next to her onto the small stage — papier mache?

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Renee Posey, Susan Sitter and Lisa Hendry perform in “Relative Stranger,” a one act play included in the April 25-27 Littleton Methodist Church Fine Arts Festival. Courtesy photo by Ed Miller, Encore Players

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Reaching

higher

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“You’ve changed our lives forever, and his little boy will be raised without a father now,” said Melinda Whitlow, looking straight at Spridgen. But Maria Meloni, Spridgen’s mother, said her son never would have fired that gun and simply got caught up with the wrong crowd. “My son is not evil, and he’s not a murderer,” said Meloni. “He’s not got murder in him. He’s very likable, and he’s very intelligent. He’s not like a Dion, and you can take that to the bank.” Dion Rankin pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to 25 years in prison. He won’t be eligible for parole until May 2031. Placa was sentenced to six months on numerous charges, including reckless endangerment. Gina Flores, Da Von

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Flores’ mother, said she is just ready for the case to be over. “To see some kind of justice for what they did to my son, I just want it to be over so that I can start grieving for my son, and so that God can take over with them,” she said. “Because no matter whether it’s 25 years or five years, no sentence can be imposed that is going to matter to the man above. “What he did to our family, and what they both did to our family, can’t be taken back. Believe me, I’ve tried. I’ve not heard an `I’m sorry,’ I’ve never seen any kind of remorse from either one of them. Instead they’ve both looked dumbfounded.” Spridgen didn’t want to speak to the judge, but his attorney read a statement from him that offered condolences to the Flores family. “I will do my best to make sure I never take part in the destruction of anyone’s life, including my own,” he wrote.

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the stores in the shopping center, they could fall and become a liability to the business owners. Swintz stressed that unlike active senior living, such as is found at the nearby Windcrest homes, seniors who ultimately make the move to assisted living do so because they need help with things like shopping and driving and don’t

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“Give peace a chance, in your mind, in your mind … it’s not always easy.” On this day, as sunlight filters through trees just beginning to leaf, “Love is a beautiful chaos” leaps from the wall in bold, red paint. And if you look closely, you’ll spot a blue face of John Lennon in a corner. No matter what is painted, Mar-

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get out much on their own. The facility will have a van to take its residents to appointments and to run errands, and many services will be offered on site, including laundry, a salon, movies and even a nurse. Swintz said the demographics of the area, lack of competition and the visibility of the site make it a good one for such a venture. “There’s a bubble of seniors who are getting older and older,” he said. The trend is that more of them are aging at home, he said, meaning a higher turnover rate for assisted-

living facilities. He noted that it will likely be a win for the shopping center, as well, thanks to people stopping in to visit friends and family who live at the facility. Because the facility is a private business, it won’t require a rezone. But the planning board will have to approve the change to the site development plan, which requires a public hearing. That will likely be scheduled in the coming months, said Swintz, and construction could start in about a year.

golis says, Lennon’s face can always be found amid the crazy quilt of expression, a soft and subtle reminder of why the wall even exists. A throng of tourists suddenly crowds the small courtyard, jostling to read the wall and leave their inscriptions. Jan, an unperturbed island in the middle, begins to sing: “You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one.” Spontaneously, unexpectedly, a swell of voices joins in. “I hope someday day you’ll join us,

And the world will live as one.” The words echo, bouncing off the stones and filling the afternoon air with the chorus of hope. Maybe, just maybe, the message isn’t lost after all. Ann Macari Healey’s column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. Her column earned first place in the 2013 Colorado Press Association Better Newspaper contest. She can be reached at ahealey@coloradocommunitymedia.com or 303-566-4110.

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Trinity Lutheran Church & School

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

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“A man who was merely a man and said the sort of things Jesus said would not be a great moral teacher…You must make your choice. Either this man was, and is, the Son of God, or else a madman or something worse.” (C.S. Lewis)

Beginning March 9th: “Jesus–The Son of God”

Sunday mornings at Immanuel Lutheran Serving the southeast Denver 9:30 a.m. Sundays area Tree, CO Lone Tree Civic Center, 8527 Lone Tree Parkway, Lone

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Littleton

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A place for you

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Palm Sunday Services – 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. Maundy Thursday The Seder – 6:30 p.m. Good Friday Tre Ore – noon Presentation on Walking the Labyrinth – 7:00 p.m. Tenebrae – 7:30 pm Easter Sunday Reflective Communion – 8 a.m. Gourmet brunch – 9:00 a.m. Easter egg hunt – 10:15 a.m. Festive Eucharist – 11:00 a.m. 615 4th Street Castle Rock, CO 80104 www.ChristsEpiscopalChurch.org 303.688.5185

Pastor Paul Flannery “It’s not about us... It’s about serving others... T hen God gets the Glory!”

2121 Dad Clark Drive 720.259.2390 www.HFCdenver.org

Sunday Worship: 10:45AM & 6PM Bible Study: 9:30AM Children, Young People & Adults 4391 E Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado 80134 Church Office – (303) 841-3836

www.parkerbiblechurch.org

Parker evangelical Presbyterian church Connect – Grow – Serve

Sunday Worship

8:45 am & 10:30 am 9030 Miller road Parker, Co 80138 303-841-2125 www.pepc.org

Alongside One Another On Life’s Journey

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Congregation Beth Shalom Sunday

Serving the Southeast Denver area 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.

1609 W. Littleton Blvd. (303) 798-1389 • www.fpcl.org

Welcome Home!

Weaving Truth and Relevance into Relationships and Life

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9:00 am Sunday WorShip

Where people are excited about God’s Word.

GRACE PRESBYTERIAN

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Highlands Ranch

An Evangelical Presbyterian Church

Non-Denominational

Greenwood Village

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Parker

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Open and Affirming

Sunday Worship

8:00 am Chapel Service 9:00 & 10:30 am Sanctuary 10:20 am St. Andrew Wildflower Sunday School 9:00 & 10:30 am

www.st-andrew-umc.com

www.gracepointcc.us

303-794-2683 Preschool: 303-794-0510

Lone Tree

9203 S. University Blvd. Highlands Ranch, 80126

Lone Tree

Church of Christ Sunday Worship - 10:00am Bible Study immediately following Thursday Bible Study - 7:30pm Currently meeting at: Acres Green Elementary School 13524 Acres Green Drive 303-688-9506 www.LoneTreeCoC.com

Highlands Church of God

Meeting Sun at 11am at Northridge Rec Center 8801 S. Broadway Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 Phone: 303-910-6017 email: bobandtreva@yahoo.com

You are invited to worship with us:

Sundays at 10:00 am

Grace is on the NE Corner of Santa Fe Dr. & Highlands Ranch Pkwy. (Across from Murdochs)

303-798-8485

SErviCES:

Saturday 5:30pm

Sunday 8:00 & 10:30am

Education Hour: Sunday 9:15am Joyful Mission Preschool 303-841-3770 7051 East Parker Hills Ct. • Parker, CO 303-841-3739 www.joylutheran-parker.org Parker

Community Church of Religious Science

Abiding Word Lutheran Church

Sunday 10:00 a.m. at the historic Ruth Memorial Chapel on Mainstreet

303.805.9890 www.ParkerCCRS.org

8391 S. Burnley Ct., Highlands Ranch

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April 17, 2014

scribed Deed of Trust: On January 17, 2014, 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): PETER J. CARTER AND YVONNE D. CARTER Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, PINNACLE MORTGAGE GROUP, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Date of Deed of Trust: August 15, 2006 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: August 24, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number): B6122212 Original Principal Amount: $346,450.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $392,963.11 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 3, BLOCK 2, FOXRIDGE II, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7687 SOUTH OLIVE CIRCLE, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

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: 4/3/2014 Last Publication: 5/1/2014 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: 01/29/2014 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 # 13-08384 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

Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): Curtis R. Lawson Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Innovative Lending Solutions Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Flagstar Bank, FSB Date of Deed of Trust: July 31, 2008 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: August 08, 2008 Recording Information (Reception Number): B8090187 Original Principal Amount: $104,523.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $96,313.23 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: SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE Also known by street and number as: 2740 E Otero Pl Unit 23, 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. 0158-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 11, 2014, 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): Krista Marie Holder Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Bank of America, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: June 10, 2005 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: June 14, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number): B5087222 Original Principal Amount: $87,300.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $76,356.33 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: SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE Also known by street and number as: 5250 South Huron #10-103, 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, 06/11/2014, 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: 4/17/2014 Last Publication: 5/15/2014 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: 02/11/2014 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 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery-Graber #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 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 # 14-00393 ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 0158-2014 * EXHIBIT A CONDOMINIUM UNIT 103, IN CONDOMINIUM BUILDING 10, HICKORY PLACE CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF, RECORDED ON MARCH 5, 1984, IN BOOK 72 AT PAGES 75 THROUGH 77 AND THE 10TH SUPPLEMENT RECORDED NOVEMBER 30, 1989, IN BOOK 102 AT PAGES 64 THROUGH 67 IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR HICKORY PLACE CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED ON MARCH 14, 1984 IN BOOK 4110 AT PAGE 592, AND AMENDED DECLARATION RECORDED AUGUST 7, 1984 IN BOOK 4230 AT PAGE 282, AND THE 9TH ANNEXATION RECORDED NOVEMBER 20, 1989, IN BOOK 5823 AT PAGE 584, IN SAID RECORDS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Legal Notice NO.: 0158-2014 First Publication: 4/17/2014 Last Publication: 5/15/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0042-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 17, 2014, 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): PETER J. CARTER AND YVONNE D. CARTER Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, PINNACLE MORTGAGE GROUP, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Date of Deed of Trust: August 15, 2006 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: August 24, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number): B6122212 Original Principal Amount: $346,450.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $392,963.11 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 in-

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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, 05/14/2014, 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: 3/20/2014 Last Publication: 4/17/2014 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: 01/17/2014 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 # 13-049-25801 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.: 0042-2014 First Publication: 3/20/2014 Last Publication: 4/17/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0090-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 29, 2014, 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): William R. Goodier and Doris R. Goodier Original Beneficiary(ies): Norwest Mortgage, Inc., A California Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: March 02, 2000 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: March 14, 2000 Recording Information (Reception Number): B0030413 Re-Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 24, 2013 Re-Recording Information (Reception Number): D3092900 Original Principal Amount: $312,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $199,167.68 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 47, BLOCK 18, SOUTHGLENN FOURTH FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 6873 South High Street, 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, 05/28/2014, 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: 4/3/2014 Last Publication: 5/1/2014 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: 01/29/2014 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

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Legal Notice NO.: 0090-2014 First Publication: 4/3/2014 Last Publication: 5/1/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0092-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 29, 2014, 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): Roger S Pierce and Kendra L Pierce Original Beneficiary(ies): Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust: May 22, 2009 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: June 08, 2009 Recording Information (Reception Number): B9060371 Original Principal Amount: $204,300.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $190,118.72 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: TOWNHOUSE UNIT NO. 49, BLOCK 11, COLUMBINE LAKES, PHASE IV, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 4314 West Pondview Drive, Littleton, CO 80123. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 05/28/2014, 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: 4/3/2014 Last Publication: 5/1/2014 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: 01/29/2014 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 # 14-00196 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.: 0092-2014 First Publication: 4/3/2014 Last Publication: 5/1/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0104-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 30, 2014, 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): Curtis R. Lawson Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Innovative Lending Solutions Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Flagstar Bank, FSB Date of Deed of Trust: July 31, 2008 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: August 08, 2008 Recording Information (Reception Number): B8090187 Original Principal Amount: $104,523.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $96,313.23 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 oth-

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On January 30, 2014, the undersigned

Public Trustee caused the Notice of Elec25tion and Demand relating to the Deed of

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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, 05/28/2014, 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: 4/3/2014 Last Publication: 5/1/2014 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: 01/30/2014 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 # 2245.100002.F01 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 0104-2014 Exhibit A BUILDING 6, UNIT 23, AND PARKING UNIT 142, OTERO RIDGE CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR OTERO RIDGE CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED ON DECEMBER 28, 2000 AS RECEPTION NO. B0167417 AND THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON DECEMBER 28, 2000 AS RECEPTION NO. B0167418 IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO , COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Legal Notice NO.: 0104-2014 First Publication: 4/3/2014 Last Publication: 5/1/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0107-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 30, 2014, 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): Cynthia S Hawkinson Ori ginal Beneficiary(ies): Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: May 23, 2008 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: June 05, 2008 Recording Information (Reception Number): B8063957 Original Principal Amount: $188,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $173,762.41 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 11, BLOCK 4, WILLOW CREEK FILING NO.11, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 8193 South Trenton Way, Centennial, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The 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, 05/28/2014, 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: 4/3/2014 Last Publication: 5/1/2014 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

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 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. given with regard to the following deon Wednesday, 05/28/2014, at the East scribed Deed of Trust: Hearing Room, County Administration On February 4, 2014, the undersigned Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Public Trustee caused the Notice of ElecLittleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and tion and Demand relating to the Deed of best bidder for cash, the said real propTrust described below to be recorded in erty and all interest of the said Grantor(s), the County of Arapahoe records. Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for Original Grantor(s): John C Soderlund the purpose of paying the indebtedness and Edwin Soderlund and Cornelia Soderprovided in said Evidence of Debt selund cured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' To advertise youritems publicOriginal noticesBeneficiary(ies): call 303-566-4100 ALLIANCE fees, the expenses of sale and other GUARANTY MORTGAGE CORPORAallowed by law, and will issue to the purTION chaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK provided by law. OF AMERICA, N.A. First Publication: 4/3/2014 Date of Deed of Trust: February 15, 1996 Last Publication: 5/1/2014 County of Recording: Arapahoe Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Recording Date of Deed of Trust: ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED February 27, 1996 TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO Recording Information (Reception FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE Number): A6023172 BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO Original Principal Amount: $91,000.00 CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; Outstanding Principal Balance: DATE: 01/30/2014 $61,429.70 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorare hereby notified that the covenants of ado the deed of trust have been violated as By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee follows: failure to pay principal and inThe name, address, business telephone terest when due together with all other number and bar registration number of the payments provided for in the evidence of attorney(s) representing the legal holder of debt secured by the deed of trust and oththe indebtedness is: er violations thereof. Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE Lisa Cancanon #42043 A FIRST LIEN. Emily Jensik #31294 The property to be foreclosed is: Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 LOT 14, BLOCK 4, HALLCRAFT'S WALJennifer H. Trachte #40391 NUT HILLS - FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF Monica Kadrmas #34904 ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Also known by street and number as: Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Ban7456 East Fremont Drive, Centennial, CO nock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 81380112. 1177 THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN Attorney File # 9105.100128.F01 IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURThe Attorney above is acting as a debt RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN collector and is attempting to collect a OF THE DEED OF TRUST. debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. NOTICE OF SALE ©Public Trustees' Association The current holder of the Evidence of Debt of Colorado Revised 9/2012 secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Legal Notice NO.: 0107-2014 Demand for sale as provided by law and First Publication: 4/3/2014 in said Deed of Trust. Last Publication: 5/1/2014 THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given Name of Publication: Littleton Independent that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/04/2014, at the East Public Notice Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and CRS §38-38-103 best bidder for cash, the said real propFORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0119-2014 erty and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is the purpose of paying the indebtedness given with regard to the following deprovided in said Evidence of Debt sescribed Deed of Trust: cured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' On February 4, 2014, the undersigned fees, the expenses of sale and other items Public Trustee caused the Notice of Elecallowed by law, and will issue to the purtion and Demand relating to the Deed of chaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as Trust described below to be recorded in provided by law. the County of Arapahoe records. First Publication: 4/10/2014 Original Grantor(s): Linda S Young Last Publication: 5/8/2014 Original Beneficiary(ies): Washington Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Mutual Bank, FA ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO Fargo Bank, N.A. FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE Date of Deed of Trust: June 30, 2003 BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO County of Recording: Arapahoe CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; Recording Date of Deed of Trust: July 16, DATE: 02/04/2014 2003 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for Recording Information (Reception the County of Arapahoe, State of ColorNumber): B3153207 ado Original Principal Amount: $189,500.00 By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee Outstanding Principal Balance: The name, address, business telephone $167,353.77 number and bar registration number of the Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you attorney(s) representing the legal holder of are hereby notified that the covenants of the indebtedness is: the deed of trust have been violated as Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 follows: failure to pay principal and inLisa Cancanon #42043 terest when due together with all other Emily Jensik #31294 payments provided for in the evidence of Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 debt secured by the deed of trust and othJennifer H. Trachte #40391 er violations thereof. Monica Kadrmas #34904 THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 A FIRST LIEN. Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BanThe property to be foreclosed is: nock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 813LOT 6, BLOCK 3, EUCLID HEIGHTS FIL1177 ING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, Attorney File # 1269.100110.F01 STATE OF COLORADO. The Attorney above is acting as a debt Also known by street and number as: collector and is attempting to collect a 6623 South Buffalo Drive, Littleton, CO debt. Any information provided may be 80120. used for that purpose. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN ©Public Trustees' Association IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURof Colorado Revised 9/2012 RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. Legal Notice NO.: 0134-2014 First Publication: 4/10/2014 NOTICE OF SALE Last Publication: 5/8/2014 The current holder of the Evidence of Debt Name of Publication: Littleton Independent secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and Public Notice in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. CRS §38-38-103 on Wednesday, 06/04/2014, at the East FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0144-2014 Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and given with regard to the following debest bidder for cash, the said real propscribed Deed of Trust: erty and all interest of the said Grantor(s), On February 7, 2014, the undersigned Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for Public Trustee caused the Notice of Electhe purpose of paying the indebtedness tion and Demand relating to the Deed of provided in said Evidence of Debt seTrust described below to be recorded in cured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' the County of Arapahoe records. fees, the expenses of sale and other items Original Grantor(s): Jeffrey B Hanson allowed by law, and will issue to the purOriginal Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Elecchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as tronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nomprovided by law. inee for FIRST FRANKLIN A DIVISION First Publication: 4/10/2014 OF NATIONAL CITY BANK Last Publication: 5/8/2014 Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Bank National Association,, as trustee, in ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED trust for registered holders of First FrankTO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO lin Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Loan FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO FF18 CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; Date of Deed of Trust: October 16, 2006 DATE: 02/04/2014 County of Recording: Arapahoe Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for Recording Date of Deed of Trust: October the County of Arapahoe, State of Color23, 2006 ado Recording Information (Reception By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee Number): B6151398 The name, address, business telephone Original Principal Amount: $180,000.00 number and bar registration number of the Outstanding Principal Balance: attorney(s) representing the legal holder of $175,566.39 the indebtedness is: Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 are hereby notified that the covenants of Lisa Cancanon #42043 the deed of trust have been violated as Emily Jensik #31294 follows: failure to pay principal and inJoan Olson, Esq. #28078 terest when due together with all other Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 payments provided for in the evidence of Monica Kadrmas #34904 debt secured by the deed of trust and othCatherine A. Hildreth #40975 er violations thereof. Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BanTHE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE nock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 813A FIRST LIEN. 1177 The property to be foreclosed is: Attorney File # 9104.100031.F01 LOT 16, BLOCK 12, NOB HILL, FIRST The Attorney above is acting as a debt FILING AMENDED, COUNTY OF ARcollector and is attempting to collect a APAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. debt. Any information provided may be Also known by street and number as: used for that purpose. 4119 E Easter Avenue, Centennial, CO ©Public Trustees' Association 80122. of Colorado Revised 9/2012 THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURLegal Notice NO.: 0119-2014 RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN First Publication: 4/10/2014 OF THE DEED OF TRUST. Last Publication: 5/8/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt Public Notice secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION Demand for sale as provided by law and CRS §38-38-103 in said Deed of Trust. FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0134-2014 THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is on Wednesday, 06/04/2014, at the East given with regard to the following deHearing Room, County Administration scribed Deed of Trust: Building, 5334 South Prince Street, On February 4, 2014, the undersigned Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and Public Trustee caused the Notice of Elecbest bidder for cash, the said real proption and Demand relating to the Deed of erty and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Trust described below to be recorded in Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the County of Arapahoe records. the purpose of paying the indebtedness Original Grantor(s): John C Soderlund provided in said Evidence of Debt seand Edwin Soderlund and Cornelia Sodercured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' lund fees, the expenses of sale and other items Original Beneficiary(ies): ALLIANCE allowed by law, and will issue to the purGUARANTY MORTGAGE CORPORAchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as TION provided by law. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK First Publication: 4/10/2014 OF AMERICA, N.A. Last Publication: 5/8/2014 Date of Deed of Trust: February 15, 1996 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent County of Recording: Arapahoe ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED Recording Date of Deed of Trust: TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO February 27, 1996 FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE Recording Information (Reception BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO Number): A6023172 CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

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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: 4/10/2014 Last Publication: 5/8/2014 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: 02/07/2014 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 # 14-00144 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.: 0144-2014 First Publication: 4/10/2014 Last Publication: 5/8/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0171-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 11, 2014, 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): Andrew P Lahana and Sonja Lahana Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for STONECREEK FUNDING CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWABS, INC., ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-AB2 Date of Deed of Trust: September 20, 2004 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: September 27, 2004 Recording Information (Reception Number): B4169877 Original Principal Amount: $397,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $411,496.67 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 91, HOMESTEAD FARM FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 6288 East Jamison Drive, Centennial, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The 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, 06/11/2014, 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: 4/17/2014 Last Publication: 5/15/2014 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: 02/11/2014 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 # 1269.09161 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.: 0171-2014 First Publication: 4/17/2014 Last Publication: 5/15/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0188-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 12, 2014, 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): KAREN S FIELD Original Beneficiary(ies): WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust: September 01, 2011 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: September 12, 2011 Recording Information (Reception Number): D1086899 Original Principal Amount: $270,882.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $262,997.58 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you

BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust: September 01, 2011 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: September 12, 2011 Recording Information (Reception Number): D1086899 Original Principal Amount: $270,882.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $262,997.58 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 9, BLOCK 3. WILLOW CREEK FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7516 S ROSEMARY CIR, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

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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, 06/11/2014, 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: 4/17/2014 Last Publication: 5/15/2014 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: 02/12/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Eve M. Grina #43658 Allison L Berry #34531 David R. Doughty #40042 Jennifer K. Cruseturner #44452 Sheila J. Finn #36637 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 14-000492 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.: 0188-2014 First Publication: 4/17/2014 Last Publication: 5/15/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - DEFERRED - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-803(6) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1500-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 15, 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): Scott A. Holter and Susan K. Holter Original Beneficiary(ies): Affiliated Financial Group, Inc Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: EverBank Date of Deed of Trust: March 25, 2003 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: April 10, 2003 Recording Information (Reception Number): B3075913 Original Principal Amount: $217,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $180,160.00 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 7, BLOCK 5, HALLCRAFT'S WALNUT HILLS FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7388 South Quebec Court, Centennial, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The 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. The original Sale Date was scheduled for February 12, 2014 but was deferred pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes 38-38-801 et seq. The deferment period has been terminated or ended and the Sale may now proceed according to law. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 05/14/2014 (formerly scheduled for February 12, 2014 and continued for deferment) , 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 of Notice of Deferred Sale: 3/27/2014 Last Publication of Notice of Deferred Sale: 4/24/2014 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: 3/4/2014 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

26 DATE: 3/4/2014 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 # 4380.01644 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.: 1500-2013 First Publication: 3/27/2014 Last Publication: 4/24/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - RESTART - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-109(2)(b)(II) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2646-2012 Republished to restart foreclosure stayed by bankruptcy and reset sale date. To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 23, 2014, 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): Thomas L. Harston and Anne M. Harston Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for CTX Mortgage Company, LLC A Limited Liability Company Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Central Mortgage Company Date of Deed of Trust: October 15, 2004 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: October 29, 2004 Recording Information (Reception Number): B4189791 Original Principal Amount: $231,200.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $197,656.76 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 76, OAKBROOK FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 566 East Nichols Drive, 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, 05/21/2014, 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: 3/27/2014 Last Publication: 4/24/2014 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: 01/23/2014 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 # 12-10323 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.: 2646-2012 First Publication: 3/27/2014 Last Publication: 4/24/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0064-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 21, 2014, 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): Linda S Young Original Beneficiary(ies): PNC Bank, National Association Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PNC Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust: August 20, 2005 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: September 19, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number): B5141313 Original Principal Amount: $50,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $46,424.75 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 6, BLOCK 3, EUCLID HEIGHTS FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 6623 S Buffalo Dr, Littleton, CO 80120. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN

The petition requests that the name of Amjad Nashaat Mohabes be changed to Ahmed Kadhem Koon. Case No.: 2014 C 100129

April 17, 2014

The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 6, BLOCK 3, EUCLID HEIGHTS FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 6623 S Buffalo Dr, Littleton, CO 80120. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

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Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on March 21, 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 Sherryl Jeanne Brown be changed to Sherryl Jeanne Schown. Case No.: 2014 C 100149 Tammera Herivel, Clerk of the Court By: Tisha Scott, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 16000 First Publication: April 3, 2014 Last Publication: April 17, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on March 27, 2014 that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor has been filed with the County Court of Arapahoe County, State of Colorado. The petition requests that the name of Owen Christian Douglas Edwards be changed to OWEN DOUGLAS BYRD. Case No.: 14 C 100158 Tammera Herivel, Clerk of the Court By: John Jesse, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 16014 First Publication: April 3, 2014 Last Publication: April 17, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Case No.: 14 C 100156

Name Changes

Tammera Herivel, Clerk of the Court By: John Jesse, Deputy Clerk

Tammera Herivel, Clerk of the Court By: Tisha Scott, Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No: 16017 First Publication: April 3, 2014 Last Publication: April 17, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No: 16010 First Publication: April 3, 2014 Last Publication: April 17, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

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

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

In the Matter of the Petition of: Parent/ Petitioner: Brigette Reed For Minor Child: Jadah Dashawn Anderson To Change the Child’s Name to: Jadah Lashawn Weeams Case Number: 2014 C 100017 NOTICE TO NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT BY PUBLICATION Notice to: Duane P. Anderson, non custodial parent. Notice is given that a hearing is scheduled as follows: Date: May 10, 2014 Time: 9:00 a.m. Location: 1790 W. Littleton Blvd. Division A Littleton, Colorado 80120 For the purpose of requesting a change of name for Jadah Dashawn Anderson. At this hearing the Court may enter an order changing the name of the minor child. To support or voice objection to the proposed name change, you must appear at the hearing. Date: 3.12.14 Updated 3.31.14 Brigette Reed Legal Notice No.: 16019 First Publication: April 3, 2014 Last Publication: May 1, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on March 21, 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 Stephanie Jean Schwab be changed to Stephanie Jean Schown. Case No.: 2014 C 100147 Tammera Herivel, Clerk of the Court By: Tisha Scott, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 16001 First Publication: April 3, 2014 Last Publication: April 17, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on March 21, 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 Kamlesh Dutta Dwivedi be changed to Kamalesh Dutta Dwivedi Case No.: 2014 C 35034 Tammera Herivel, Clerk of the Court By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 16002 First Publication: April 3, 2014 Last Publication: April 17, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on March 20, 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 Sherri Diane Weaver-Fast be changed to Sherri Diane Fast. Case No.: 2014 C 100118 By: Judge C. Chaude Legal Notice No: 16003 First Publication: April 3, 2014 Last Publication: April 17, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on March 27, 2014 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

Public notice is given on March 20, 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 Nicole Marie Primm-Walker be changed to Nicole Marie Walker. Case No.: 2014 C 100157

The petition requests that the name of Kathleen Terese McNish be changed to Kathleen Terese Czech. Case No.: 2014 C 142

Tammera Herivel, Clerk of the Court By: Alisha Scott, Deputy Clerk

Tammera Herivel, Clerk of the Court By K. Phole, Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No: 16015 First Publication: April 3, 2014 Last Publication: April 17, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No: 16004 First Publication: April 3, 2014 Last Publication: April 17, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on March 27, 2014 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

Public notice is given on March 24, 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 Jesse Louis Primm-Walker be changed to Jesse Louis Walker. Case No.: 2014 C 100159

The petition requests that the name of Henry Grant Kelleher be changed to Harry Grant Kelleher Case No.: 2014 C 100151

Tammera Herivel, Clerk of the Court By: Alisha Scott, Deputy Clerk

Tammera Herivel, Clerk of the Court By: Kim Boswell

Legal Notice No: 16016 First Publication: April 3, 2014 Last Publication: April 17, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No: 16005 First Publication: April 3, 2014 Last Publication: April 17, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on March 27, 2014 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

Public notice is given on March 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 Sarah Kaminsky Hoffman be changed to Huxley Kaminsky Hoffman. Case No.: 14 C 100156

The petition requests that the name of Amjad Nashaat Mohabes be changed to Ahmed Kadhem Koon. Case No.: 2014 C 100129

Tammera Herivel, Clerk of the Court By: John Jesse, Deputy Clerk

Tammera Herivel, Clerk of the Court By: Tisha Scott, Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No: 16017 First Publication: April 3, 2014 Last Publication: April 17, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No: 16010 First Publication: April 3, 2014 Last Publication: April 17, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public notice is given on January 17, 2014 that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Jadah Dashawn Anderson be changed to Jadah Lashawn Weeams Case No.: 2014 C 100017 Tammera Herivel, Clerk of the Court By: Sharon Cahoun, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 16013 First Publication: April 3, 2014 Last Publication: April 17, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on March 28, 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 Heather Jane Frederick-Shreve be changed to Heather Jane Shreve. Case No.: 2014 C 160 Tammera Herivel, Clerk of the Court By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 16030 First Publication: April 10, 2014 Last Publication: April 24, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on April 4, 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 Julie Ann Moore be changed to Julie Ann Knipe Case No.: 2014 C 100172 Tammera Herivel, Clerk of the Court By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 16036 First Publication: April 10, 2014 Last Publication: April 24, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on March 31, 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 Leslie Carolyn Hays be changed to Leslie Carolyn Starbuck. Case No.: 2014 C 163 Tammera Herivel, Clerk of the Court By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 16048 First Publication: April 17, 2014 Last Publication: May 1, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on April 9, 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 Michael Kelly Murphy be changed to Kelly Anne Murphy Case No.: 2014 C 300246 Tammera Herivel, Clerk of the Court By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 16050 First Publication: April 17, 2014 Last Publication: May 1, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Notice To Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mary A. Ramirez, a/k/a Mary Angeline Ramirez, a/k/a Mary Ramirez, Deceased Case Number 14PR30258 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Co-Personal Representatives or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before August 18, 2014, or the claims may be forever barred. Rex Ramirez Co-Personal Representative 3821 S. Argonne Street Aurora, CO 80013 or Donna Damers Co-Personal Representative 1086 Dawson Street Aurora, CO 80011 Legal Notice No.: 16042 First Publication: April 17, 2014 Last Publication: May 1, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of DOROTHY T. CHORNEY a/k/a DOROTHY CHORNEY and DOROTHY THERESA CHORNEY, Deceased Case Number: 2014PR30268 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 August 18, 2014, or the claims may be forever barred. Personal Representative: Daniel E. Chorney 6470 South Jamaica Circle Englewood, CO 80111 Legal Notice No.: 16051 First Publication: April 17, 2014 Last Publication: May 1, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lester Dale Erb, aka Lester D. Erb, and Lester Erb, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30238

Public Notice

April 17, 2014 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice Creditors Estate ofTo Lester Dale Erb, aka Lester D. Erb, and Lester Erb, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30238

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Co-Personal Representatives or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before August 3, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Lee Erb and Lynette Erb Warren Co-Personal Representatives 9385 Princeton Circle Littleton, Colorado 80130 Legal Notice No: 16006 First Publication: April 3, 2014 Last Publication: April 17, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Farrukh Nozimov, aka Farrukh Mirzoboevich Nozimov, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30227 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 August 11, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Ludmila Nozimov Personal Representative 9761 E. Mexico Avenue Aurora, Colorado 80247 Legal Notice No: 16026 First Publication: April 10, 2014 Last Publication: April 24, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, CITY AND COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL CASE NO. 2013CV30428, Division 202 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Plaintiff: TRAIL RIDGE ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation v. Defendants: KAREN A. NICKS a/k/a KAREN STEELE-NICKS a/k/a KAREN A. COOPER; BANK OF DENVER, a Colorado corporation; CYNTHIA D. MARES as the Arapahoe County Public Trustee; and OCCUPANT(S). TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS; Please take notice: This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to the Order re Settlement Stipulation with Confession of Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure, dated September 13, 2013 and the Order re Affidavit of Default Motion for Entry of Decree of Foreclosure, dated January 23, 2014, and C.R.S. § 3838-101 et seq., by Trail Ridge Association, Inc., the current holder and owner of a statutory lien recorded on November 16, 2012 at Reception No. D2132543 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. PUBLIC NOTICE The foreclosure was initiated due to default under the covenants contained withPublic Notice of Petition Condiin the Declaration of Covenants, Change of tions, and for Restrictions of Name Trail Ridge Subdivision, recorded on April 19, 1985 in the office of the Arapahoe County Clerk and Public notice is given on April 4, 2014 Recorder at Reception No.of 2523061 that a Petition for a Change Name ofand the First Amendment to Declaration of an adult hasConditions been filed with Arapahoeof Covenants, and the Restrictions County Court. Trail Ridge Subdivision recorded on April 26, 1985 in the office of the Arapahoe County Clerkrequests and Recorder at Reception The petition that the name of No. Virginia 2525486. The Declaration Beth Naeseth be changedestabto lishes a lien for the benefit of Trail Ridge Association, Inc.

This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to the Order re Settlement Stipulation with Confession of Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure, dated September 13, 2013 and the Order re Affidavit of Default Motion for Entry of Decree of Foreclosure, dated January 23, 2014, and C.R.S. § 3838-101 et seq., by Trail Ridge Association, Inc., the current holder and owner of a statutory lien recorded on November 16, 2012 at Reception No. D2132543 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The foreclosure was initiated due to default under the covenants contained within the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions of Trail Ridge Subdivision, recorded on April 19, 1985 in the office of the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder at Reception No. 2523061 and the First Amendment to Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Trail Ridge Subdivision recorded on April 26, 1985 in the office of the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder at Reception No. 2525486. The Declaration establishes a lien for the benefit of Trail Ridge Association, Inc.

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THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS legally described as follows, to wit: Lot 11, Block 3, Trail Ridge Subdivision Filing No. 1, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado also known as 5876 South Quatar Circle, Aurora, CO 80015. The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 a.m. on May 29, 2014, at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, Colorado 80112. All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the Civil Section of the office of the undersigned Sheriff at (720) 874-3851. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above-described lien is: Reagan Larkin, Esq. Sweetbaum Sands Anderson PC 1125 17th Street, Suite 2100 Denver, CO 80202 (303) 296-3377 Dated: February 20, 2014. David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 15932 First Publication: April 3, 2014 Last Publication: May 1, 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. 2012CV2377 DIVISION NO. 407 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2012CV2377 DIVISION NO. 407

Public Notice

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DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE Misc. Legals COUNTY, Private STATE OF COLORADO

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Plaintiff, CHARLESTON PLACE ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation, v. Defendants, ARTHUR PADILLA; STEPHANIE PADILLA; FIRST NATIONWIDE MORTGAGE CORPORATION; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE Regarding: Condominium Unit 1, Building 4, Charleston Place, according to the Map recorded May 8, 1978 in Book 34 at Page 47 and Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions Charleston Place, a Condominium recorded May 10, 1978 in book 2773 at Page 196, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Also known as: 13971 E. Jewell Ave., #1, 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 22nd day of May, 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. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT IME 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 13th day of February, 2014. DAVID C. WALCHER, 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.: 15911 First Publication: March 27, 2014 Last Publication: April 24, 2014 Published In: Littleton Independent, 9137 S Ridgeline Blvd., #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 Public Notice

sponse within 35 days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.

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CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013CV676, Division/Courtroom 202

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY PENINSULA CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, v. RENE A. ESTRADA; FIRST FRANKLIN A DIVISION OF NAT. CITY BANK OF IN; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY - INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; AND CYNTHIA D. MARES AS THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO. Defendant(s). Regarding: Unit A, Building 15, The Peninsula Condominiums, according to the Condominium Map thereof, recorded on October 4, 2005 at Reception No. B5149641, in the records of the office of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, Colorado, and as defined and described in the Condominium Declaration for The Peninsula Condominiums recorded on May 16, 2003 at Reception No. B3107352 in said records, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado; Also known as: 320 Granby Way, #A, Aurora, CO 80011. 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 12th day of June, 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. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIR ST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $14,039.16. Dated: March 12, 2014 David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 15983 First Publication: April 17, 2014 Last Publication: May 15, 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. 2013CV676, Division/Courtroom 202

On March 19, 2014, Hunt Broadcasting LLC filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission to transfer control of radio station KCKK ( AM ) to On-Air Family, LLC.

Name Changes

On March 19, 2014, Hunt Broadcasting LLC filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission to transfer control of radio station KCKK ( AM ) to On-Air Family, LLC.

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The members of Hunt Broadcasting, LLC, the transferor, are James G. Hunt, and Janice A. Hunt. The members of On-Air Family, LLC, the transferee, are James G. Hunt, Janice A. Hunt, Jeffrey Hunt, Brian Hunt and Spencer Hunt. A copy of the application and related materials are available for public inspection during regular business hours at the public inspection files located at 1032 S. Union Boulevard, Suite 100, Lakewood, Colorado, 80228. Legal Notice No.: 16007 First Publication: April 3, 2014 Last Publication: April 17, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice ARAPAHOE COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 Plaintiff: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., As Successor by Merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP v. Defendants: BANK OF THE WEST, a foreign corporation, and SUSANNA GRIGORYAN, an individual, ARARAT NAZARIAN, an individual, ASHOT GALSTIAN, an individual, and ARMOND TRAKARIAN, an individual Attorneys for Plaintiff Patrick Q. Hustead, Esq. Christopher J. Shannon, Esq. The Hustead Law Firm, A Professional Corporation 4643 S. Ulster Street, Suite 1250, Denver, CO 80237 Telephone: 303-721-5000 Hustead Atty. Reg. No.: 16905 Shannon Atty. Reg. No.: 39096 Case No.: 14CV30022 Division: 309 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S): ARARAT NAZARIAN; ASHOT GALSTIAN; and ARMOND TRAKARIAN You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the Complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice.

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

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This is an action for judicial foreclosure seeking to foreclose a deed of trust, which secures a promissory note held by Plaintiff, Bank of America. Dated: March 26, 2014. The Hustead Law Firm A Professional Corporation The Original Signature is on File at at The Hustead Law Firm, A Professional Corporation /s/Christopher Shannon Patrick Q. Hustead, Esq. Christopher J. Shannon, Esq. Attorneys for Plaintiff Legal Notice No.: 16012 First Publication: April 3, 2014. Last Publication: May 1, 2014. Published in the Littleton Independent.

Government Legals Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS §1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104, 1-11-103(3) C.R.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Section 14 Metropolitan District, Jefferson County and the City and County of Denver, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2014 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5513(6) C.R.S. The following candidates are hereby declared elected: Wade Harry: 4 year term until May, 2018 Douglas Ernst: 4 year term until May, 2018 Jonathan Perlmutter: 4 year term until May, 2018 /s/ Ann E. Finn (Designated Election Official) Contact Person for the District: Ann E. Finn Telephone Number of the District: 303-987-0835 Address of the District: 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, CO 80228 District Facsimile Number: 303-987-2032 District Email: afinn@sdmsi.com Legal Notice No.: 16049 First Publication: April 17, 2014 Last Publication: April 17, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Plaintiff, CHARLESTON PLACE ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado The members of Hunt Broadcasting, LLC, NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL nonprofit corporation, the transferor, are James G. Hunt, and PROPERTY v. When government takes action, it uses local newspapers to notify Janice A. Hunt. The members of On-Air PENINSULA CONDOMINIUM Defendants, ARTHUR PADILLA; This is an action for judicial foreclosure you. Readingayour Family, LLC, the transferee, are James G. ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, STEPHANIE PADILLA; FIRST NATIONseeking to foreclose deedpublic of trust,notices which is the best way to find out what is Hunt, Janice A. Hunt, Jeffrey Hunt, Brian v. happening in your note community WIDE MORTGAGE CORPORATION; secures a promissory held byand how it affects you. If you don’t Hunt and Spencer Hunt. RENE A. ESTRADA; FIRST FRANKLIN A SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBPlaintiff, America. read Bank publicofnotices, you never know what you might miss. DIVISION OF NAT. CITY BANK OF IN; AN D EVELO PMENT; ARAPAHOE Beth Virginia Kahananui NOTICEREGISTRASeth Charles A copy of theDosh. application and related MORTGAGEPUBLIC ELECTRONIC COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE Dated: March 26, 2014. Case No.: 2014 C 300260 for public inCase No.: 2014 C 300245 materials are available TION SYSTEMS, INC.; DEPARTMENT Notice-ofINTERNAL Petition REVspection during regular business hours at OF THEPublic TREASURY Regarding: Condominium Unit 1, BuildThe Hustead Law Firm the public Herivel, inspection files at 1032 ENUE SERVICE; CYNTHIA D. Tammera Herivel, Clerk the Court to the for ChangeAND of Name Tammera Clerk of located the Court ing 4, Charleston Place,ofaccording A Professional Corporation S. Boulevard, 100, Lakewood, MARES AS THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF Map recorded May 8, 1978 in Book 34 at The Original Signature is on File at By: Trisha Scott, Deputy Clerk By:Union Sharon Calhoun,Suite Deputy Clerk Colorado, 80228. ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO. Page 47 and Declaration of Covenants, at The Hustead Law Firm, Public notice is given on April 10, 2014 Defendant(s). Conditions and Restrictions Charleston A Professional Corporation that a Petition for a Change of Name of Legal Notice Notice No.: No: 16054 Legal Notice No: 16053 Legal 16007 Place, a Condominium recorded May 10, First Publication: April 17, 2014 an adult has Unit beenA, filed with the First Publication: Publication: April 2014 First April 17, 3, 2014 Regarding: Building 15,Arapahoe The Pen/s/Christopher Shannon 1978 in book 2773 at Page 196, County of Last Publication: May 1, 2014 County Court. May 1, Last Publication: April 17,2014 2014 insula Condominiums, according to the Patrick Q. Hustead, Esq. Arapahoe, State of Colorado Publisher: Littleton Independent Condominium Map thereof, recorded on Publisher: Littleton Independent Christopher J. Shannon, Esq. Also known as: 13971 E. Jewell Ave., #1, October 4, requests 2005 atthat Reception No. Attorneys for Plaintiff Aurora, CO 80012 The petition the name of _________________________________ B5149641, in the records of the office of _________________________________ Seth Dosh Mattison be changed to the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Legal Notice No.: 16012 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Arapahoe, Colorado, and as defined and First Publication: April 3, 2014. Please take notice: described in the Condominium DeclaraLast Publication: May 1, 2014. You and each of you are hereby notified tion for The Peninsula Condominiums rePublished in the Littleton Independent. THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced corded on May 16, 2003 at Reception No. NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBproperty is to be conducted by the Civil DiB3107352 in said records, County of ArJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEvision of the Sheriff's Office of Arapahoe apahoe, State of Colorado; MENTS legally described as follows, to County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the wit: 22nd day of May, 2014, at 13101 E BronAlso known as: 320 Granby Way, Public #A, cos Pkwy, Centennial, CO 80112; phone Notice Aurora, CO 80011. Lot 11, Block 3, Trail Ridge Subdivision number 720-874-3851. At which sale, the ACCORDANCE THE CITY LITTLETON CHARTER, SECTION 83 (J), THE FOLLOWING IS A LISTING OF DISBURSEMENTS OVER $500.00 FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2014 Filing No. 1, County of Arapahoe, above INdescribed real WITH property andOF imTO THEMACHINERY ABOVE NAMED VENDOR NAME AMOUNT DESCRIPTION PIERCE MANUFACTURING INC $608,316.00 FIRE VEHICLE FARIS CO DEFENDANTS, $5,055.24 SUPPLIES State of Colorado provements thereon will be sold to the Please take ETHAN notice: D PRE-PAID LEGAL SERVICES INC $664.20 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FELDMAN, $5,040.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no waralso known as 5876 South Quatar Circle, You and each of you are hereby notified 3 M CO 80015. $10,136.88 PRO GREEN EXPO LLC $1,440.00 TRAVEL/TRAINING FILEONQ $5,162.87 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ranty SUPPLIES relating to title, possession, or quiet Aurora, that Sheriff's Sale of the referenced 5 11 TACTICAL $4,179.17 SUPPLIES FIRSTaCONTINENTAL LIBRARY EQUIPMT $1,740.95 SUPPLIES PROFORMANCE APPAREL $851.93 UNIFORMS enjoyment in and to said real property in property is to be conducted by the Civil Diconnection this sale. The saleINVESTMENTS has been scheduled A &Sheriff’s S BURGER $5,145.00 LEASEwith AGREEMENT FLEXMAGIC CONSULTING $605.50 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROQUEST $650.00 DATABASE SUBSCRIPTION vision of the Sheriff's Office of Arapahoe toAoccur at 10:00 a.m. on May 29, 2014, E TIRE $8,344.39 TIRES FLOORZ, LLP $51,375.73 CARPET QWEST COMMUNICATIONS $24,073.02 TELECOMMUNICATIONS County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the$97.95 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR **BIDDERS AREMAINTENANCE REQUIRED TO HAVE atA.J. theELECTRIC ArapahoeSYSTEMS, County Sheriff’s OfINC. $2,910.00 BUILDING FORCE AMERICA RED WINGS SHOES $707.97 UNIFORMS 12th daySCIENCE of June, INSTITUTE 2014, at 13101 East CASHPARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFIfice 13101 East Broncos Parkway, ACJatRADIATORS $1,795.00 FORCE $1,500.00 TRAVEL/TRAINING REED, DOUGLAS A $4,133.33 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Broncos Parkway,FIRE Centennial, CO 80112, CIENTPROFESSIONAL TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID Centennial, Colorado 80112. ADPI $11,597.98 SERVICES FRONT RANGE APP $4,522.72 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR REGIONAL AIR QUALITY COUNCIL $5,800.00 2014 WORK PROGRAM phone number 720-874-3851. At which AT IME OF SALE. ** AGFINITY ACE HARDWARE $1,063.68 FEED G S AUTO PARTS $1,478.88 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR REVENUE RECOVERY GROUP, INC $2,025.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES sale, the above described realINC property AllALL telephone inquiries for information $785.25 SUPPLIES TRUCK AND TRAILER G4S SECURE SOLUTIONS (USA) $4,792.00 EMPLOYMENT SERVICES ROCKY MOUNTAIN ASPHALT $2,500.00 TRAVEL/TRAINING and improvements thereon will be sold to Further, for the purpose of paying off, curshould be directed AMAZON COM to the Civil Section of $1,598.88 SUPPLIES GARD SPECIALISTS $603.86 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES S S COMM CITY PARTS $10,526.10 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no ing default or redemption, as provided by the office of the undersigned Sheriff at AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOC $655.00 MEMBERSHIP DUES GENERAL AIR SERVICE $322.39 SUPPLIES SAMBA HOLDINGS INC $588.80 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES warranty relating to title, possession, or statute, intent must be directed to or con(720) 874-3851. AMSAN CORP The name, address and $523.79 SUPPLIES GLANVILLE, RANDY $617.20 TRAVEL/TRAINING SCOTT, KAYLE E $4,004.00 SUPPLIES quiet enjoyment in STORE and to said real propductedTRAVEL/TRAINING at the above address of the Civil telephone of the attorney represANDRE, number CODY ROY $2,252.79 GOOGLE ONLINE $678.15 SUPPLIES SEMINOLE ENERGY $17,850.39 UTILITIES erty in connection with this sale. enting the legal owner Division of the Sheriff’s Office of ArANIMATED DATA, INC.of the above-de- $600.00 COMPUTER SOFTWARE GOVERNMENT JOBS.COM $5,000.00 SERVICES SHALOM DENVER $581.87 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES scribed lien is: apahoe County, Colorado. ANKMAR $1,033.81 SUPPLIES GRAVES, CYNTHIA $5,150.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SHOWCASES $3,236.67 SUPPLIES BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ANTON COLLINS MITCHELL LLP $11,250.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES GREENLEY ENTERPRISES CORP. $1,788.17 VEHICLE REPAIR SHUNNESON, ARNOLD $600.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFI-$556.24 TRAVEL/TRAINING Reagan Esq. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING APCO Larkin, INTERNATIONAL $685.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES HAMPTON INNS SMARTWARE GROUP INC $1,829.00 SOFTWARE CIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID Sweetbaum Sands Anderson DEPT PC FORECLOSED MAYTAX NOT BE A FIRST ARAPAHOE CO FINANCE $1,964.12 JAN 2014 USE HENSLEY BATTERY $1,615.47 SUPPLIES SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION $2,500.00 MEMBERSHIP DUES AT THE TIME OF SALE. 1125 17th Street, Suite 2100 LIEN MAINTENANCE ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. 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EAGLES EDGE TITANS IN SLUG FEST Heritage-Legend baseball game a back-and-forth affair By Tom Munds

tmunds @coloradocommunitymedia.com The Heritage and Legend April 11 Continental League baseball game began as a pitcher’s duel but turned into a slugfest the Eagles finally won, 13-11. The first three innings, pitching was in the spotlight. But, from that point forward, it seemed one team would surge ahead and then the other team would stage a comeback. The game’s winner wasn’t assured until the Eagles recorded the third out for Legend in the final inning. “This is a very young team so there will be games like this,” said Eagles Coach Scott Hormann. “Our team strength is our enthusiasm and our ability to never give up. We know we are going to be there if we keep battling.” Legend Coach Scott Fellers had similar comments about his own team, which scrapped together five runs in the final inning to trim a seven-run deficit to two. “We don’t quit. It’s how we play baseball,” he said. The win raises the Heritage record to 3-8 overall and 2-1 in league play. The Eagles traveled to play Regis April 14 and were on the road against Castle View April 16. They return home April 18 for a game against Rock Canyon before heading back on the road April 21 to play ThunderRidge. The Titans (4-7, 1-2) continued league play at home against Douglas County April 14 and then played Rock Canyon April 16 at Double Angel Field. Legend returns home April 18 for a game against Mountain Vista and hosts Regis on April 21. Legend got off to a good start in the April 11 game at Heritage as they used a single, a sacrifice bunt and let the trailing runner get caught in a run down to score a run and go up 1-0. Tom Skufca’s single in the bottom of the fourth inning tied the score at 1-1. The tie vanished in the top of the fifth when the Titans got a two-run double from Jordan Stephens, a two-run homer from Greg Pickett and a solo homer from Kyle Morse to go up 6-1. The lead didn’t last long as Heritage mounted a six-run rally in the bottom of the fifth inning. Casey Opitz and Skufca each had an RBI single, a run scored on a throwing error and Dalton Thorpe hit a

Heritage sophomore Billy Moreland slides into home as Legend’s Zacki Viaanderen (15) jumps over him during the April 11 league contest. The run Moreland scored helped the Eagles win the game, 13-11. Photos by Tom Munds

Teammates congratulate Dalton Thorpe (right) after he hit a three-run homer in Heritage’s April 11 win over Legend.

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Scoreboard Arapahoe’s Wood tees up a title shot ARAPAHOE HIGH SCHOOL Girls lacrosse Arapahoe 20, Cherokee Trail 3 The Arapahoe girls lacrosse team defeated Cherokee Trail 20-3 in a Centennial League contest. Twelve Warriors scored goals. The Warriors caused the Cougars to turn over the ball 14 times. Kate Englert had 5 goals and 3 assists. Kienan Linhardt scored 4 goals. Alexy DaHarb scored 2 goals, while Annie Garofalo had 1 goal and 3 assists. Britt Klosterman, Alexis Linhardt, and Atlee Witt each had 1 goal and 1 assist. Kate Englert made 2 interceptions, and caused 2 turnovers. Britt Klosterman caused 3 turnovers. Kendall Cooke and Lizzy Gouin each caused 2 turnovers.

LITTLETON HIGH SCHOOL Girls lacrosse Heritage/Littleton 18, Rangeview 1 Chaparral 16, Heritage/Littleton 11

HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL Girls lacrosse Heritage/Littleton 18, Rangeview 1 Chaparral 16, Heritage/Littleton 11

Senior brings national experience to high school stage By Jim Benton

jbenton @coloradocommunitymedia.com Arapahoe senior Hannah Wood has played in several high profile national golf tournaments. Now she is just out to have fun playing high school golf although she admits there is still plenty of competition and pressure in the prep tourneys. “I’m just trying to have fun,” said Wood who won the 2012 Kathy Whitworth Invitational — the junior girls golf championship held in Fort Worth, Texas. “Now that I’ve been on this new level of national tournaments I want to lighten it up a little bit.” Arapahoe coach Pat Wilson has no doubts that Wood will succeed. “Her work ethic is incredible,” said Wilson. “She works hard but she’s humble. A few minutes ago somebody was complimenting her and she got shy about it. “She’s the kind of kid you want in high school athletics. She was our basketball manager a couple years ago when Arapa-

hoe’s boys took second in state. She took that defeat as hard as the players. She cares about her school, she cares about her teammates, she’s been a pleasure to have in the program for four years.” Wood also cares about golf and will playing at the University of Oklahoma next season. Before she gets there, however, she would like to improve on her Colorado state tournament performances after finishing second in 2012 and third last season. “I feel it will all come together soon enough and a little bit of everything needs to be worked on,” said Wood. “I probably need to learn to play in the wind a little bit better. In Oklahoma it will be pretty windy. “I am the fifth generation in my family to be playing golf. I kind of grew up on the golf course, just tee it in the middle of the fairway and go from there. I actually learned beginning golf on the putting green.” Putting will be important once the Class 5A state tournament rolls around May 1920 at Raccoon Creek Golf Club, especially when Wood matches up against Cherry Creek’s Calli Ringsby, the defending state champion. “She’s the one to beat,” confessed Wood, adding that her ambitions aren’t

Arapahoe’s Hannah Wood, who will play next season at Oklahoma, is one of the state’s top golfers. She tied for second in the Heritage Invitational at the Club at Ravenna with a 77 on March 31. Photo by Jim Benton just individual ones at this point. “We have a chance as a team. We need to work on the mental part. We have the talent and we have the shots.”

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Bruins stay perfect in league play Cherry Creek upends Columbine in girls lacrosse showdown By Tom Munds

tmunds @coloradocommunitymedia.com Cherry Creek’s girls lacrosse team scored early and often as they posted a 17-3 win over Columbine in an April 12 Centennial League game. “Early in the season we lost two games back to back to a pair of very good teams. I think, from there, the girls decided to leave that behind them and focus on coming together as a good team,” Cherry Creek coach Bree Tierney said about her 6-4 Bruins. “The trip to California over spring break was a great team-building experience for our players. We were 1-2 (but played) against excellent lacrosse teams. I think in those games the girls saw what we needed to improve to be a very good lacrosse team.” The win over Columbine elevated Cherry Creek’s Centennial League record to 3-0. But the coach, not wanting her girls to get too excited, reminded the players afterward that they were slated to play perennial state contender Kent Denver April 16 before hosting Cleveland Heights High School (Ohio) April 19. The Bruins then get back to league play April 23 when they host Arapahoe. On April 12, Cherry Creek immediately took control of the tempo, scoring just 56 seconds into the game for a 1-0 lead. The Bruins kept the pressure on as they continuously won possession of loose balls and connected on long passes, resulting in most of the game being played on the Columbine side of midfield as the Bruins built a 9-1 advantage by halftime. The second half was pretty much a repeat of the first even with Tierney substituting liberally to get all of her reserves valuable varsity game experience. The Bruins varied the attack, peppering 31 shots on net with nine Cherry Creek players scoring goals.

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three-run homer to help put the Eagles up, 7-6. In the bottom of the sixth, the Eagles struck again behind a handful of walks

Cherry Creek’s Chloe deGrasse (2) moves in against Columbine defender Celeste Renn (83) as Julia lisella guards the goal for the Rebels during on April 12. The Bruins controlled the game’s tempo throughout, winning easily, 17-3. Photo by Tom Munds Blair Sisk and Sarah Cromer each had three goals and three assists while Chloe deGrasse scored two goals and had a pair of assists to lead the way for the Bruins. Olivia List and Nell List each had two goals and two assists. “It was a good game for me and for our team today,” Sisk said, smiling about her hat trick. “Lacrosse is my game. I love it. ... As a midfielder, I move forward in support of the attack and I move down the field to help us defend our goal.” The senior said conditioning is very important for midfielders because they are the

only players who can legally run from one end of the field to the other. So, she said the team does a lot of conditioning as part of every practice. She noted the focus is building the stamina players must have to go full speed every shift on the field. She said her favorite shot is a secret but she said she likes to make a fake one way to draw the goalie’s attention then shoot to the other side. Bruin senior Taylia Tandler said she found her lacrosse home as a defender. “Over the years, I have played most positions on a lacrosse team but I really like

playing defense,” she said after the game. “I feel comfortable as a defender and I like helping direct the team.” She said defense is one of the key elements in winning lacrosse games. “I like working to close off attack lanes and to make interceptions to get the ball back for our team,” she said. “I love lacrosse. I do run cross country in the fall to stay in shape but my sport is lacrosse.’ She said her goal is to be the best leader she can be as the only senior on defense. She said she would also like to score a goal this season.

and RBI hits from Mikey Griebel, Owen Reynolds and Vince Rowe to widen the lead to 13-6. Stephens tripled for the Titans to start the top of the seventh and then scored on an infield grounder by Pickett. A trio of walks loaded the bases for Legend and, with two outs Carter King blasted a basesclearing triple. The game ended on a fly

ball in the next at bat. “I think I have a few more gray hairs after today’s game,” Hormann said. “I guess I have to expect a few like this with a team this young. Our pitcher and catcher today were freshmen and we had four sophomores in the field. The good thing is our juniors and seniors are contributing and providing leadership for us.”

Fellers said his team is made up primarily of juniors. “I think our strength is a strong defense when our pitchers throw strikes so the ball is put in play,” he said. “We’ll compete every time we go on the field and next week, our goal is to come out of it with three wins and we feel we can achieve that goal.”

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HOUSE & HOME Electrician_____________________ Garden Landscape Center ______________________________ Hardware Store ________________ Heating & A/C Company ______________________________ Home Repair/Remodeling ______________________________ Hot Tub/Spa Retailer ______________________________ Roofer/Roofing Company ______________________________ Windows ______________________ Maid/Cleaning Services ______________________________ Plumber ______________________ Garage Door Service ______________________________ Kitchen/Bath Contractor ______________________________ Trash Service __________________

AUTOMOTIVE Autobody _____________________ Auto Repair/Service ____________ Carwash/Detailing _____________ Towing _______________________ Auto Dealer ___________________ Tire Dealer ____________________

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RETIREMENT Retirement Community ____________

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