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Complan update gets board’s OK Document now goes to council for final approval By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@ourcoloradonews.com

Santa’s reindeer await his arrival at Bradford Auto Body on Main Street during Littleton’s Candlelight Walk on Nov. 29.

HURRY UP, SANTA!

Thousands headed downtown for Littleton’s annual Candlelight Walk the night after Thanksgiving. The crowd enjoyed caroling, fire dancers, hot chocolate, warm cider and Santa’s traditional visit.

Amy and Aaron Krieg of Littleton hold little Adler and Aven up to see the giant candy-cane switch that lights up the big tree next to the Melting Pot.

PHOTOS BY JENNIFER SMITH

After years of wrangling with a vision for the city, members of the planning board are finally ready to move on to specifics. The board unanimously approved an amendment to Littleton’s comprehensive plan that lays out its goals as they move into updating individual neighborhood plans. “My goal is to ensure the small-area plans are inclusive and that they do provide the integration of the citywide goals and policies,” said president Randy Duzan. The plan, written in 1981, has been stuck since 2005 between those who think it should be an action plan and those who see it as a guiding vision. Required by state law, it guides the evolution of the city and is supposed to reflect the residents’ desires. It tends to emphasize things like community character over specifics like lighting and height requirements. The section currently being revised only addresses the citywide vision, not the neighborhood plans. Those are being left alone until after the areas around the two light-rail stations are addressed. Three citizens appeared in front of the board to protest the plan, saying the plan’s ambiguity allows too much room for interpretation. But the board maintains this section simply lays out guidance for the rest of the update, and note they’ve incorporated more specific documents into the plan, including the economic-development plan and corridor studies. “If we put everything in here that everyone in the city wanted, it would be about 600 pages and would take about 20 years to vet,” said board member Curt Samuelson. Residents will have one more chance to weigh in on the document at a yet-to-be scheduled public hearing. The entire document is at www.littletongov.org.

Six finalists make cut for fire chief position Mullin leaving job at end of December By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@ourcoloradonews.com After a national search, Littleton City Manager Michael Penny has announced the names of six finalists for the Littleton Fire Rescue chief position. Division Chief Wayne Zygowicz is the only LFR employee to make the cut. The others are Christopher Armstrong, former division chief in Miramar, Fla.; Joseph Bruce, chief of North Metro Fire Rescue in POSTAL ADDRESS

Arvada; Gary Curmode, chief of the Sedgwick County Fire District 1 in Park City, Kan.; Jack McArthur, chief in Yuma, Ariz.; Thomas Solberg, director of fire service training at Montana State University. John Mullin, chief since 2004, announced Aug. 23 that he would end his 40year career effective Dec. 31. “How exciting for the new chief to be coming to an organization that is hungry to grow and hungry to go forward,” he told the Highlands Ranch Metro District board of directors Nov. 26. “Thank you for the support you have given me and the friendships I’ve made. It’s been a good run. It’s been fun being a part of this, this is a good place to live and work.” He announced his retirement on Aug.

23, four months after the firefighters’ association formally declared their lack of confidence in his leadership. “Once a proud and well-regarded emergency services provider, we have watched with dismay and disappointment as Littleton has been passed up by other metro fire departments,” the association wrote in an April 16 letter to Penny. “It pains us to see how far we have fallen under the leadership of John Mullin.” Mullin called the vote a distraction. “I turn 65 this October and will achieve 40 years in the fire service on April 1,” he said in a statement Aug. 24. “I leave a wonderful, adventure-filled career on my terms.” At the time, Joel Heinemann, president

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of the Littleton Firefighters Association, said the department was looking forward to a new start. “We wish him well in the next chapter of his life,” he said. “We’re excited about moving forward with the future of the Littleton fire department with new leadership.” The switch comes as South Metro Fire Rescue is studying the feasibility of joining forces in some fashion with LFR. A similar study conducted last year between LFR and the Englewood Fire Department recommended an eventual merger with Englewood’s department, but no real steps were taken toward that end.

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View of piano is black and white The 74-year-old Knabe grand piano sits silent in the room behind them. But the three women sipping tea at the small dining room table feel the music settle into them with the quiet joy only an old, beloved companion can bring. Music. “It’s like food,” Dee Netzel, 86, says. “I couldn’t imagine life without it.” “It’s a passion,” says Donita Banks, 77, “a compulsion.” The piano belongs to the third woman, the tiniest, just now able to sit at the bench after two months battling a back injury. Rita Jo Tensly, 84, says simply: “I want to die at the piano.” ••• They call themselves “sisters” — Dee from a small Wisconsin town, Rita from New York City and Donita from Pueblo. All classical pianists, a love for music binds them tightly. But what brought them together originally was the Denver alumnae chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota, an international music fraternity for women they joined while in college. Donita, the chapter’s archivist who chronicles the organization’s history in carefully constructed scrapbooks, spreads open an album on the table and points to a picture of smiling women, the SAI Singers. “There’s Dee and there’s me. We had a bicentennial program.” 1976. She turns to another page and another picture. 1995. Rita: “There I am in the front row.” Donita: “We were looking a little younger then.” All three burst into laughter. Another album contains photos of revered member Lela Putney, whose 104th birthday they celebrated in 2008. She left Denver several years ago to live near family and died at 108. Donita added the obituary and stories of her life to the scrapbook. Donita, who joined in 1960 and is one of the longest-running members, is adamant the SAI alumnae chapter was a key ingredient to Lila’s longevity. “What has kept us going,” she says, “has been music, friendship and service.” The chapter has 44 members from their

mid-20s to Dee, the oldest active member. About 25 attend monthly meetings from September to June in homes and churches throughout the metro area, wherever a good piano can be found. “I think one of the neat things about our group now is we are online,” Dee says, “and as careers bring people to our area, they look us up online and they find us.” The website also brings younger women to the graying chapter. Dee: “I love being with young people.” “It keeps me young,” Rita says. Dee: “We really aren’t categorized by age. … Music is just music.” “They like us for what we are,” Rita says. “Musicians.” ••• Donita, an only child, began playing at 7 when her parents brought home an old, Baldwin Acrosonic upright piano, signed by pianist Amparo Iturbi, sister of the famed pianist José Iturbi of Spain. “Really?” Rita asks. “Mmmhmmm,” Donita says, smiling, remembering. “I loved piano from the beginning.” In junior high school, she began accompanying the singers at church. In high school, she played for a singer who performed for service organizations and then was hired to accompany dancers at the Pueblo Conservatory of Music. She attended the University of Colorado on scholarship where a professor introduced her to contemporary music. Her son, her first child, was just seven weeks old when she accepted a job as youth choir director at a Lakewood church, the start to a career as a freelance musician who combined one-woman shows with

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choir directing. “It came to be a way of life,” Donita says. And when she battled breast cancer two years ago, she couldn’t wait to play again. “I had to get back to my music. Yes, I had to get back to my regular life.” Rita was 10 when her parents surprised her with the same piano in her sitting room for her birthday. “I took to it like a duck takes to water,” she says. She attended Juilliard and graduated from the University of Miami in Florida, then moved to Denver in 1953 and taught elementary school music for 28 years. She loves the classical composers. “I just love the way they put the music together. I think about the music, what they were thinking about, why they composed this music.” Her favorites are Debussy and Mozart. She looks at her hands. “My hands are very small.” She fans out her fingers. “So Mozart fits my hands.” Her eyesight is failing. And that is her biggest fear. “I dread the time if I never have any more sight to see the music because I don’t want to stop playing,” she says. “I feel better when I play this beautiful music.” Dee grew up in a poor, rural Wisconsin home. But her mother had inherited a piano. And to keep a mischievous Dee out of trouble, she started her with piano lessons. “I loved the teacher; I loved the music,” Dee says. “Nobody had to make me practice and I never stopped.” She would attend the University of Wisconsin, Madison, on scholarship. Later a staff accompanist at Metropolitan State University for 27 years, Dee began as an elementary and high school music teacher for nine one-room schools in rural Wisconsin that she had to get to in two days. “I’d roar up in my car and teach, then roar up to the next one,” she says. “I would spin around on the roads, I would knock over the mailboxes — I was in such a hurry.” Dee laughs. “I was young.” Rita smiles, taking a sip of tea. “We were

all young at one time.” Dee still practices every day, one of the reasons, she believes, that she doesn’t have any pain in her arthritic hands. Twelve years ago, macular degeneration clouded the sight in her left eye. In August, doctors found the beginning of the disease in her right eye. “I’m surviving,” Dee says and tells Donita and Rita about the musical program she played recently with a friend. “I played practically note-perfect. I’m going to keep going until I can’t see anything.” ••• The stories around the table this day compose a concerto of family remembered and talent ignited, of challenges faced and overcome, of the importance of sharing a singular passion with the world. They also, perhaps mostly, recount a friendship born, nurtured and sealed by the implicit understanding of a love and need for music and the deep happiness it brings. The piano waits across the room. A brass light that cost $100 arches over the music books of Debussy and Chopin resting against the piano rack. Rita’s $400 piano glasses lie on top. Rita: “It was worth it to me, to see the music … so I can play.” And play they will. Of that, there is no doubt. As long as they can, Donita says. Till, Dee concludes, the end. A benefit concert to raise money for “Mending Faces,” which sends doctors to the Philippines to operate on children with cleft palates, will be held Jan. 26 at 3 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1600 Grant St., Denver. The concert is presented by the Denver Alumnae Chapter and Sigma Upsilon Chapter, Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity. Tickets are $25, $10 for students. Contact Rita Jo Tensly at 303-7486889 or rjtensly@comcast.net. Ann Macari Healey’s column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. She can be reached at ahealey@ourcoloradonews.com or 303-5664110.

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But so far, the piece of legislation meant to promote cooperation among mental health service providers in Colorado has proven divisive, at best. Crisis Access has accused the state of Beckman making a political decision when it scrapped the contract. In a protest letter filed with the Department of Human Services on Nov. 11, the company called the decision unlawful, and alleged that the state skirted proper procedures and bowed to pressure from a consortium of local community mental health facilities that had lost out on the bid. “If there were concerns about the process, then the state should have required the regular protest procedures,” says David Covington, who left a job at Magellan Health Services to become CEO of Crisis Access. “That wasn’t done.” The state rejected Crisis Access’ protest last week. Beckman says the decision to scrap the award had nothing to do with pressure from the losing bidders. Instead, she blames plain old sloppiness for a bidding process that was “an embarrassment to the department.” Before the bid was even awarded, says Beckman, she became aware of “blatant” errors including missing scores, incorrect calculations and improper weighting. “We were wondering how we had gotten this far without checking our work,” she said, adding that in retrospect, the award should never have been publicly announced. “It was just such bad timing. It was awkward. It was not good.” Her division instead referred the matter to the Colorado Department of Personnel and Administration., which ound that the bid process was not

only stocked with errors, Beckman said, but didn’t meet the requirements of the legislation creating the new behavioral health crisis system, including principles of cultural competence, strong community relationships and building on existing foundations. Harriet Hall was among those who were unhappy with the way the bid went the first time. She heads the Jefferson Center for Mental Health, and is part of a group of local partners who applied to run the crisis centers. “Our sense of the competing bid was that those strong community relationships were non-existent,” Hall says. “And yet if you looked at the scoring they were scored as high or higher as folks that have the community relationships.” But Covington says there was no requirement that the bidders have a history of operating in the state. Reviewers were impressed with Crisis Access’ focus on peer support and trauma-informed care, records show. If there’s any consensus, it’s that the state’s mistakes will be expensive to fix. A new bidding process means another costly effort by the mental health service providers applying for the job — not to mention those reviewing the proposals. Beckman says the disruption is worth it in order to re-do the bid process with a fresh crew and clean slate. “When we’re done, everyone’s going to say, this is a really good process,” says Beckman. The state hopes to finalize the new contracts by Feb. 24 — four months later than planned. I-News is the public service journalism arm of Rocky Mountain PBS and works collaboratively with news media across Colorado. To read more, please go to inewsnetwork.org. Reach Kristin Jones at kristinjones@rmpbs.org.

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to throw peanut shells on the floor. Oldtimers might remember the giant Paul Bunyan that once stood in front of its original location at Hudson Gardens, where it lived from 1962 until 1997. By Jennifer Smith “The North Woods Inn was a gatherjsmith@ourcoloradonews.com ing place for the owners, trainers and jockeys from It’s perhaps one of LitCentennial Race Track HERE’S THE RECIPE tleton’s greatest mysterduring its long life in Lities: How can we find the tleton,” read its website. long-lost recipe for North North Woods Inn’s famous seasoned “Governors, mayors, acWoods Inn’s cottagecottage-cheese recipe, via Nancy tors and actresses have all cheese seasoning? Pyles Wyman: enjoyed an evening at the The answer, of course, 1 pound small-curd cottage cheese North Woods Inn.” is Facebook. ¼ teaspoon caraway seed, more if The building was preThe search started desired viously home to King and when the popular lo¾ teaspoon sugar Evelyn Hudson’s Councal steak house abruptly ½ teaspoon Accent (MSG) try Kitchen, which they closed in May 2011 and ¼ teaspoon white pepper opened in 1942. They the property became ½ tablespoon dried chives owned the entire 30 acres ¼ teaspoon celery salt Scarlet Ranch, an “adult that is now Hudson GarMix all ingredients together and chill lifestyle” nightclub. dens, and Evelyn Hudfor several hours or overnight. “We are closing beson’s will dictated that the cause of lack of business,” property be used “for the North Woods owner Pat aesthetic enjoyment and Stahl told local media at education of the public.” the time. “I did not want to go out broke. So when North Woods’ lease expired in We were in business 50 years. I am fine with the situation. I am 75, and my children 1997, the Hudson Foundation took possession of the building, and Stahl and her husdon’t want it, and my health is not good.” She assured her fans that the seasoning band, Ray Dambach, moved the restaurant would continue to be available at local gro- to 8109 Blakeland Drive in Douglas County. cers. But as time has gone by, it’s become Dambach died in 2001, and Stahl continscarce, and Stahl has stopped responding ued to operate it until 2011. “The money I invested for my retireto emails. So the Littleton Independent took the quest to Facebook’s “You know you ment will help me to live well till I leave this grew up in Littleton, CO if you remember great earth,” she wrote. “We made thou…” page, and voila, member Nancy Pyles sands of people very happy with wonderful meals, and that is something I will take Wyman stepped right up with the answer. “I practically grew up at the North Woods with me for the rest of my life.” For those wondering how North Woods’ Inn because my dad was friends and went to school with the owner, Fred Maten,” she legendary friendly ghost might react to the recalls. “I was a cocktail waitress at both new tenants, Stahl says he stayed in the old locations, and to earn extra money, I’d put building. For those wondering where to get labels on the cottage-cheese mix and filled a good steak now, Stahl says you can do it them. Fred originally was at the Alpine yourself. Village Inn and brought the recipe to the “You can make the perfect T-bone by North Woods.” seasoning it with our seasoning in the In addition to the seasoning, the res- morning,” said Stahl. “Throw it on the grill taurant is remembered for its bountiful at night and cook to temp. It will be persoup and bread offerings, and the chance fect.”

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Kaiser Permanente will host a community open house at its new Lone Tree facility from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 14. Photo by Jane Reuter

Kaiser opens new center Medical facility offers more than 20 specialties By Jane Reuter

jreuter@ourcoloradonews.com Christmas came early for Kaiser Permanente this year when it opened the doors to its new 275,000-squarefoot, six-story, multi-specialty center. The Lone Tree building, under construction for more than two years, welcomed its first patients Dec. 2. The facility brings about 20 specialty services, 45 doctors and 300 additional employees to serve its approximately 128,000 south metro area members. “We’re bringing specialty care to where they live,” said Kaiser’s Dr. David Gladu, operations chief for surgical specialties and a longtime Lone Tree resident. “Up until now, most of our medical and surgical care was in downtown Denver. This will be much easier for patients.” Kaiser began its search for land in the south metro area almost four years ago and chose the site at Park Meadows Drive across from the Lincoln light rail station. “This property wasn’t even for sale,” project manager Mike Schultz said, adding that the site’s 20-acre size, its scenic views to the west, and easy access to Interstate 25 made it an ideal location. Kaiser approached the landowner, who agreed to sell it. “The drivers for this building were orthopedics, as well as the ability to

open house Kaiser Permanente will host a public open house at its new Lone Tree facility from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 14 on Park Meadows Drive. Community members are invited to check out the building, meet some of the staff and physicians, enjoy refreshments and participate in family activities including a mini farmers market and obstacle course. do outpatient or day surgery,” Kaiser spokeswoman Amy Whited said. The building also includes oncology and infusion, allergy, gastroenterology, obstetrics and gynecology, pain management, medical imaging, palliative care and many other services, including a pharmacy and optical center. “With this building, mom could come in for an eye appointment, schedule an X-ray for a child and get lab work done,” Whited said. “You don’t have to drive across town anymore.” The area for the Lone Tree Kaiser’s drug infusion center carefully was reserved for a first-floor, west-facing site. “Those patients can be here from two to six hours,” Greg Mills, Kaiser’s south area administrator. “We gave them good real estate.” Outdoor seating located a few steps from the infusion center is designed to provide a comfortable waiting area for friends and family members. The effort to move away from the

sterile atmosphere once common to hospitals and medical facilities is evident on every floor — from colorful accent walls and large, original murals to a whimsical, bicycle-themed sculpture that winds along the side of an open staircase. Even on the garden level and in rooms that house MRI, CT and other scanners, architects found ways to add natural light. Mills said that helps patients relax during what typically are tension-producing procedures. The building includes a garden level and five additional floors. The fifth is unfinished space, reserved for future growth. The site also has room for two additional buildings and two parking structures; Kaiser has no timeline for any additional construction. Additional specialties, such as cardiology, endocrinology, neurology and dermatology, will be added during that second phase of development. With the opening of the new building, Kaiser has closed its Yosemite Street offices, which for three years provided orthopedic specialty care and other limited services from a leased space. Its landlocked Franklin Street facility in downtown Denver also has contributed to Kaiser’s multi-pronged recent expansion. In 2012, Kaiser opened the Fort Collins Medical Center and Loveland Medical Offices. In January 2014, it will open a new medical office building in Greeley. Statewide, Kaiser serves about 545,000 members.

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Dec. 6, 9 concerts Arapahoe Community College’s music department will host four concerts in December. The ACC string orchestra performs at 7 p.m. Dec. 2. Members of the Arapahoe Philharmonic will perform Stravinsky’s “Soldier’s Tale” at noon Dec. 4. The ACC Jazz Ensemble performs at 7 p.m. Dec. 6. The ACC Chorus and the Women’s Vocal Ensemble will perform at 7 p.m. Dec. 9. All four shows, which are free and open to the public, will be in Waring Theatre (Room M2900). Contact Dr. Hidemi Matsushita at hidemi.matsushita@arapahoe.edu or 303-797-5867. Dec. 9 BlooD Drive. Kiwanis of Columbine

community blood drive is from 1-6:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at Columbine United Church, 6375 S. Platte Canyon Road, Littleton. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or www.bonfils.org. All donors who give blood between Dec. 8 and Jan. 18 will receive a Bonfils T-shirt, while supplies last.

Dec. 10 open house Deer Creek Middle School will host two open houses

for interested families from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, and Thursday, Jan. 16. Staff and students will provide information and answer questions about the programming choices at Deer Creek, including a rigorous core curriculum path and a challenging STEM path. Visit us at www.DeerCreekMountaineers. org. Deer Creek is at 9201 W. Columbine Drive, Littleton.

Dec. 18 (“On Golden Pan,” nutritional challenges after age 70). For information or to register, call 303-744-1065 or visit www.southdenver.com.

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BlooD Drive. Littleton United Methodist Church is from 1:30-6 p.m. Dec. 11 in the Fellowship Hall at 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact Christine Trickey at 303-730-3835 or eaglecst@aol.com. All donors who give blood between Dec. 8 and Jan. 18 will receive a Bonfils T-shirt, while supplies last.

volunteer rounD-up. The National Western Stock Show and Rodeo needs 150-200 volunteers in guest relations, children’s programs, horse and livestock shows, and the trade show. The 108th stock show is Jan. 11-26. To learn more about the volunteer opportunities and to set up an interview for a volunteer spot, attend the National Western volunteer round-up from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, at the National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St., Denver. For information and to fill out a volunteer application, go to http:// www.nationalwestern.com/volunteer/ or contact Kellie at 303-299-5562.

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BlooD Drive. Latter Day Saints Littleton Stake community blood drive is from 1:30-7 p.m. Dec. 12 inside the gymnasium at 1939 E. Easter Ave., Littleton. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or www.bonfils.org or Kathy Crapo at 303-798-5080 or kd@crapodenver.com. All donors who give blood between

Dec. 11

Denver Heart Center presents free Heart Health nutrition classes and cooking demonstrations at 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. Richard Collins, M.D., and Susan Buckley, RD, CDE, share their expertise on nutrition and cooking solutions. Demonstrations are from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 4 (holiday eating); Dec. 11 (end emotional eating); and

Dec. 8 and Jan. 18 will receive a Bonfils T-shirt, while supplies last.

Dec. 14 BirD count/holiDay party. Celebrate the outdoors this holiday season at the Christmas bird count and holiday party from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Audubon Center at Chatfield, 11280 Waterton Road, Littleton. Learn to identify birds, use binoculars, and spot birds. Bring your kids and help them make their own binoculars and participate in a nature scavenger hunt. Be an extra set of eyes for birders and participate in ASGD’s local Christmas bird count. Drink hot chocolate, decorate cookies, make bird ornaments and be merry. through Dec. 15 gift carD Drive. Resort 2 Kindness (R2K) hosts its BIG GIVE 2013 gift card drive to benefit the Colorado flood victims. The drive runs from Nov. 15 to Dec. 15. R2K will collect unused, unexpired gift cards valid at any restaurant, grocery store, home store or retail store in Colorado. All cards will be given to the Emergency Family Assistance Association. Gift cards can be mailed to Resort 2 Kindness, 9781 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 200, Englewood, CO 80112. Monetary donations can also be made online at resort2kindness.org.

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Teens to raise voices in song

Art meets occupation for life coach

Holiday fest coming to Highlands Ranch By Sonya Ellingboe

Boudreau applies same philosophy to painting, clients

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jsmith@ourcoloradonews.com Once upon a time, Nancy Boudreau worked as a senior consultant in the ivory castle of PricewaterhouseCooper in New York City. Today, she traverses a world of water, color and emotion in an office in the heart of downtown Littleton. “I have had amazing experiences in business, but I felt like I was living my life in constriction,” she said. Boudreau spent most of her life on the East Coast. But when the desire for more freedom crept in, she headed west, as many do. She landed in Tucson for a while, exploring her artistic side. Then she discovered watercolors, igniting in her a deep connection with its life force. “It connects me with the source of all life in a way like nothing else,” she said. “And water, what an amazing medium to work with. It’s changed my relationship with water. Water heals and fights disease and changes itself according to what’s going on in the room.” Boudreau says that concept of change not only runs through her art, but also through her choice of vocation. She’s been an occupational therapist working with autistic kids for more than 20 years, and more recently added life coach to her resume.

Nancy Boudreau’s art is inpired in part by her work as an occupational therapist and life coach. Photo by Jennifer Smith “I can’t separate the two anymore,” she said. “It’s pretty amazing. I believe we are all born to be uniquely creative. We need to keep that fire, that spark, going. We are electrical, chemical beings that are changing from moment to moment. I tap into that with clients, the possibility of where you can go by letting go of old stuff.” She says her experience gives her a unique perspective on the lives of families with specialneeds kids. “The parents are often very stressed out and don’t understand why their children are challenged the way they are,” she said. “… We are not allowed to diagnose, but we are able to see what the underlying issues are and address those without having to label the child.” For more information about Boudreau, her art or her practice, visit www.corediscoverycoaching.com or call 720-505-7027.

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Vocal music students from four area high schools have been rehearsing together in preparation for the St. Luke’s Performing Arts Academy Holiday Festival, according to James Ramsey, director of music and arts ministries at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Highlands Ranch. Almost 200 young singers from four area high schools will perform at 6 and 8 p.m. on Dec. 13 at St. Luke’s. Classic carols and favorite songs are on the program, plus a festival chorus song titled “Betelhemu,” with all the movements and drums. Guest musicians include Frank Perko, organ; Gretchen Martin, piano; Dave Shugert, guitars; and Robb Heskett, drums. There will be a reading of “The Night Before Christmas” and “an identified guest dressed in red and white halfway through the program.” Ramsey said he created summer performing arts programs to provide arts experiences for K-12 students — growing from 26 students in 2006 to nearly 500 in 2013. Programs included: a two-week summer theater intensive, culminating in a musical production;

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if you go The St. Luke’s PAA Holiday Festival performances will be at 6 and 8 p.m. on Dec. 13 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8817 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch. Admission: $10, tickets available at stlukespaa.org. Students and families are encouraged to bring donated items for a student-chosen charity.

School of Rock Camp; Band and Orchestra Camps; Acting Camp; Theater Summer Camp Pre-K to 1st Grade; and Audition Workshops. This fall, Ramsey connected with Mountain Vista High School choir directors Maja Buck and Schehera McKasson; Rock Canyon High School Director Julia Dale; ThunderRidge High School Director Ryan Wolterstorff; and St. Mary’s Academy Director Roberta Hamilton Griggs “to advance the importance of music in our schools,” where there are sometimes budgetary problems. “I believe school music and art programs are a critical component of a student’s development towards American ingenuity and innovation by fostering creativity. I believe we can change the landscape of our culture through the performing arts through leadership, empowerment, character and community,” Ramsey said. Next year, the plan is to move PAA from summer programs to year-round. (More about that in January.)

SALOME’S STARS FOR THE WEEK OF DEC 5, 2013

ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) Decisions involving your finances might seem to be foolproof. But they could have underlying risks you should know about. Don’t act on anything until all the facts are in. TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) You’re attracted to a situation that appeals to your Bovine intellect. And that’s good. But don’t neglect your passionate side when romance comes calling later in the week. GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) A recent development enhances that special relationship. Spending more time together also helps make the bonding process stronger. Expect news about a possible career change.

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CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) A suspicious situation should be dealt with before it leads to serious problems. Get all the facts needed to resolve it. Then refocus your energies on those tasks that need your attention. LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) Try to be more open-minded in working toward a resolution of that standoff between yourself and a colleague or family member. A little flexibility now could work to your advantage later. VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) You might feel a bit threatened by a proposed workplace change. The best way to deal with it is to ask questions. You’ll find that those involved will be happy to provide you with the facts. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) Feeling alone in a crowd during the early part of the week is an unsettling emotion. But your spirits soon perk up, putting you into the right mood to start making holiday plans. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) A pesky problem should be dealt with immediately so you can put your time and effort into something more important. Someone from your past could have significant news for you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) High-energy aspects dominate, both on the job and at home. Use this time to put some long-range plans into operation. Things level off later in the week. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) Even the usually gregarious Goat might feel overwhelmed by a flurry of activities. Be patient. Things soon return to your normal social routine. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) Career choices that seem too confusing to deal with at this point probably are. More information would help uncomplicate them. On the personal side, a friend might need your advice. PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) Your Piscean imagination is stimulated by possibilities you see in a new opportunity. But keep those ideas to yourself until you feel ready to translate them into a workable format. BORN THIS WEEK: You have an ingratiating way of helping people deal with their fears. Have you considered a career in social work or with the clergy? © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Joining forces with trust in tough tides Survey results about trust always turn our heads. As the saying goes we build credibility by the teaspoon and lose it by the bucket when we make a mistake in our line of work. A recent Gallup survey indicated people have confidence in newspapers with 9 percent at a “great deal” and 14 percent at “quite a lot.” It represented a slip from two years earlier when the numbers were 12 percent and 16 percent respectively. This year our lot was nestled below TV news but above big business in the bottom half of the summarized list. HMOs took the bottom spot, and the military took the top spot with 43 percent at “great deal” and 33 percent “quite a lot.” By the way, nice work by small business taking second place. And another recent survey, the annual governance survey Gallup poll, pointed out that confidence in government’s

our view ability to handle international problems tallied a low with 49 percent expressing a great deal or a fair amount of confidence, reportedly 2 percentage points down from the previous mark of 51 percent in 2007. But just this past week, we found sad numbers from another recent survey – The Associated Press-GfK Poll, conducted by GfK Public Affairs & Corporate Communications – that points to an erosion of trust person to person. In broad strokes, the survey mirrors reported trends that the percentage of people who believe most people can be trusted is in decline. The survey results asked respondents to share how much they trust “people who they may not know very well” in various

letter to the editor Questions for Congress

Congressman Mike Coffman, I have so many questions. Not just for you, but all so-called representatives. As you are the duly sworn representative of this district, would you mind answering a few questions? Why should we, as a representative of the people, vote for you or any other politician? Why should we vote for representation at all? I only ask this question as it seems that most congressional representatives fail to represent the people that elect them into office. It is not just limited to partisan politics, but the entire system of the U.S. government lately. Why do we currently have a star chamber and what is its purpose that is the FISA court? Why the secrecy and lack of accountability? Does the sitting government fear its people? What can you do about the rising concerns of an increasingly paramilitary citizen police force? What is the purpose of using a

SWAT team to serve warrants for nonviolent offenders? Is it control of the populace? It should be known that there are more U.S. citizens killed by police than from foreign or domestic terrorism. I never agreed with the implementation of the Patriot Act. The name itself sounds so patriotic, but it is nothing of the sort and is very antithetical to the entire U.S. ideology. Why do corporate interests seem more important than citizen interests to all politicians? Does the common citizen that does donate to a campaign have any voice anymore? Sorry for all the questions. I just don’t feel represented by anyone anymore except Google, Microsoft, Apple, Comcast and all of the rest of the megalopolies. Hoping for change that I will most likely never see, Steven Stormo Centennial

Thanksgiving leftovers are calorie-free treat Don’t you just love Thanksgiving leftovers? It could be the full meal just reheated and enjoyed as if it were Thanksgiving all over again. It could also be turkey soup, turkey salad, or turkey sandwiches, I love them all equally. And wouldn’t you agree that mashed potatoes and gravy just seem to taste even better on the second day? As much as I enjoy tasty reminders of the holiday, my favorite leftovers are the feelings of gratitude and appreciation for those very special people in my life and the blessings I have received. It sure does feel good when we can love on our friends and family members on Thanksgiving and shower them with the appreciation they deserve for standing by us, supporting us and loving back. And I especially love the feeling when I can tell them again on Friday, Saturday and Sunday just how much they mean to me. Talk about amazing leftovers, it just doesn’t get any better than that. Another benefit of gratitude leftovers is this, they are all calorie-free. We can partake in these tasty leftovers for days, weeks, months and years and never gain an ounce or an inch. As a matter of fact, with all of the energy we would use and excitement we would generate by actively pursuing things to be grateful for and people to appreciate, we may just lose a few ounces and inches. As good as the turkey, mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce tastes, after too many days in the refrigerator they will all eventually need to be consumed or thrown away. That doesn’t happen with gratitude leftovers, as they can last for as long as we are willing to recognize just how meaningful and important they are to our own happiness and the health of

our relationships. Most of us are fed and fed well at Thanksgiving, we are nourished with tables and plates full of delicious food prepared by those closest to us that we have chosen to share the Thanksgiving holiday with. Sooner or later the initial meal and surplus goodies will be gone. But when we feed our attitude and spirit with the meals of gratitude and appreciation, we can live off of that nourishment for a very long time. That is why we need to remember that the leftovers don’t stop when Thanksgiving Thursday is just a few days gone in the rearview mirror, the star of the Thanksgiving Thursday meal is not the turkey, but rather the remembrance and acknowledgment of all that we have and for all of those we hold closest to us. I truly hope that you had a warm, wonderful, and happy Thanksgiving, and I hope that you will enjoy the calorie-free leftovers for a very, very long time. I would love to hear all about your leftovers at gotonorton@gmail.com and thank you all for making this 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.

situations. The highest level of trust came for “people who have access to your medical records when you visit a doctor or hospital people,” with 50 percent choosing “a great deal/quite a bit.” Even in this top category, 29 percent said “just somewhat,” and 17 percent said “not much or not at all” in the same category. The highest level of distrust was in the category of “people driving the cars around you when you’re driving, walking or biking,” with 39 percent at “not much” or “not at all,” which makes sense given the random interactions on the streets. The three lowest levels of trust came in situations that are generally more random, such as interactions with people who swipe credit cards, people driving cars around you, and people met while traveling. The three highest levels of trust generally involved where the relationship may be less random and in some cases

involve an ongoing relationship, such as with people who have access to medical records, people who prepare food, and people meet while traveling or away from home. Seems like the more people are connected by the conveniences of modern life, the more disconnected they are in other ways, such as building trust. We notice that trust is stronger in smaller circles where people have repeated interactions with the people who make up their lives. While we do our best to increase trust and confidence from our offices, we see an effort that needs to take place neighbor by neighbor, group by group. It’s not too early for a New Year’s resolution. Be a joiner, join a local organization, learn how it works and get to know the people involved. And if you are already involved, look for another opportunity. Survey says – stronger connections bring more trust.

A breakfast toast to good companions Have you had a circumstantial breakfast lately? That’s what I call a breakfast that impresses you, and not just because of the food. You remember it because of whom you are with, or where you are, or the timing. On your honeymoon, eggs have never tasted better. Or worse. You just came back from a funeral, and you can’t even taste your food. Your best friend is sitting across the table from you. He just flew in from northern California. I just fixed breakfast, and I won’t remember what I ate an hour from now, especially if I do the dishes. There were no circumstances. Now, if I get food poisoning, that will change everything. I thought about my best circumstantial breakfast and my worst, and I came up with both of them right away. The best was almost too easy. It was on a Sunday at the Brown Palace. I have never seen so much food. It was either all right or all wrong. That’s the way I feel when I watch “Man v. Food.” Adam Richman attempts to eat more food in 30 minutes than most of us eat in a week. And more than some homeless people eat in a month. Richman is from Brooklyn, and he went to the same high school that Woody Allen went to, and my talented friend Susan went to: Midwood. He has a master’s degree from the Yale School of Drama, so he’s not just an everyday glutton.

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He retired from competitive eating in 2012, and has lost 60 pounds. I don’t like the word “brunch.” I don’t like the word “portmanteau” either, but that’s what the word “brunch” is, just like “smog.” Brunch is a combination of “breakfast” and “lunch.” Smog is a portmanteau of “smoke” and “fog.” I am going to call what we had that morning at the Brown Palace breakfast, even though it was brunch. I am not interested in All You Can Eat, but the circumstances were favorable for the choice. My best friend was in town from northern California, and sitting next to him was my sister, who was in town from suburban Detroit. I would have been happy with a sponge on my plate. Instead I had prime rib and asparagus tips, and about ten other things. I may have had turkey and dressing. There could have been salmon on my plate at one time. Choosing the worst was a snap. UCLA Smith continues on Page 9

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Pharmaceutical bill shows bipartisanship Located on every gallon of milk at any grocery store in the state of Colorado is a bar code that contains the history of that particular gallon — what dairy farm it originated from, where it was pasteurized, and when it expires, among other things. If there is a contaminated batch or an outbreak of disease, officials can trace where this milk came from and quickly respond. If you were to wander over a few more aisles at that same grocery store, to the pharmacy, you may be surprised to learn that no similar system of protection is in place. In fact, pharmacists cannot determine with any certainty where a prescription drug has been and whether it has been secured or safely stored on its way to the pharmacy. Making matters worse, there is no uniform oversight of this supply chain, where prescription drugs pass through many different hands (manufacturers, distributors, dispensers, and re-packagers). All that exists is a patchwork of state regulations that vary enormously from state to state.

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Compare that to airport security. If every major U.S. airport had different security processes, with some easier to circumvent than others, imagine which one a terrorist would prefer. This is a serious issue that needs to be addressed. In 2009, nearly 130,000 vials of insulin where stolen, left unrefrigerated, and later found across the country in a national pharmacy chain after patients began reporting poor control of their insulin levels. Less than 2 percent of the insulin was ever recovered. And just a year ago, contaminated compounded drugs from a

center in New England caused a meningitis outbreak, which killed 64 people. All that’s about to change. A few weeks ago, the most comprehensive drug safety bill in a quarter-century became law. The Drug Quality and Security Act would track prescription drugs from the time they are manufactured to the moment they are delivered to the drugstore. Like UPS or FedEx, but for prescription drugs instead of packages. And it won’t add a penny to our deficit. These supply chain security provisions are the culmination of more than two years of bipartisan work we did with Senator Richard Burr, a Republican from North Carolina, in conjunction with a wide range of business and consumer groups. In a dysfunctional Congress that has deservedly earned its reputation for unprecedented levels of partisan gridlock, this bill passed both the House of Representatives and the Senate unanimously. It is a shining example of what can be achieved when we put our political differences aside and

work to tackle tough problems. Our common-sense proposal will help reduce the burden of a cumbersome, patchwork regulatory system, driving costs down, while also protecting families from counterfeit or tainted drugs. Now we’ll know who has handled the medicine we take and give to our kids and where and when they handled it. If Colorado fruit growers can track a peach from the tree to the store, consumers should reasonably expect the same level of scrutiny for their prescription drugs. Pharmacists in Colorado fill more than 60 million prescriptions every single year, and for many of us, the medications we take can mean the difference between life and death. Families purchasing these drugs deserve to know they are safe. Now, with the bipartisan and pragmatic Drug Quality and Security Act, they can have that peace of mind. Democrat Michael Bennet has represented Colorado in the U.S. Senate since 2009.

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ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR, Manzanita Chapter meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 5718 S. Rapp St., Littleton. Members of Eastern Star are welcome. Call 303-985-5864 or 303-759-5936. PLATTE CANYON SERTOMA CLUB meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at Bistro Aspen Grove, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. We are a community service group with particular interest in serving those in need of hearing and speech assistance. We also promote our national heritage through a Freedom Week Essay Contest for numerous middle schools in the Denver metro area. New members and guests are welcome. Contact Norman at 303794-3086 or normid2@msn.com. PRECEPTOR GAMMA LAMBDA CHAPTER OF BETA SIGMA PHI meets every first Tuesday from September to

May at members’ houses in Sedalia, Highlands Ranch, Littleton or Castle Rock. Call 303-688-6576 or 303-688-3255.

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

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

SINGLES’ BOOK LOVERS GROUP, for all singles 18 and older, invites people to meet others who love books and discussion. The group meets from 10-11:30 p.m. the third Saturday of each month in Sophie’s Place at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Extra copies of the book selections are available at the library’s check-out desk three

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goofed up my student deferment, and I was notified by mail that a pre-induction physical was required. UCLA assured me that the deferment would be processed — after the physical. If you know Los Angeles you know MacArthur Park. You may know MacArthur Park if you don’t known Los Angeles, because of the Jimmy Webb song. It’s an awful song. The physical was performed a block away. Things were done to me that I would rather not discuss, and after it was over, they handed me a coupon for a free breakfast. Why didn’t I just get in my Volkswagen and go back to West Los Angeles?

weeks in advance of the discussion date. Call 303-795-3961.

A SOCIAL CLUB FOR WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS, an active social group, meets at various locations in Littleton, Englewood and Southwest Jefferson County. Activities include dining out, game nights, picnics, hiking, dancing and more. Participants must have their own transportation. Call 303-697-4709. SOUTHGLENN LEADS CLUB meets at 7:30 a.m. Thursdays at Marie Callender’s Restaurant at Dry Creek Road and Broadway. Call Steve Heifetz at 303-744-8899. SOUTH METRO NEWCOMERS CLUB offers fun activities including bridge and other games, book clubs, outdoor activities including golf, luncheons and other events. Call Deena at 303-993-4622 for more information. SOUTH SUBURBAN DIVISION NATIONAL MODEL RAILROAD ASSOCIATION meets once a month to share

the hobby of model railroading. Meets are at 7:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month, except for July and August, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, lower level, 6322 S. Lakeview, Littleton. Contact Harry Lindsay at 303-347-1711.

SUNRISE ROTARY CLUB OF LITTLETON meets at 7:15 a.m. Wednesdays at The Bistro in Aspen Grove, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive. Visit LittletonSunriseRotary.org. Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service and help build good will and peace in the world. Call Earl Hasz, secretary, at 303-908-7285. TEEN CLUBS at Bemis Public Library meet from 3:30-5

p.m. monthly at the library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Clubs include Film Club on Thursdays, Game Club on Tuesdays, Youth Advisory Council on Fridays, Art Group and Manga/Anime/Graphic Novel Group. Call teen/senior librarian Anthony LaCombe at 303-795-3961 or visit the teen blog at http://bemisteen.blogspot.com.

LITTLETON TLC TOASTMASTERS CLUB meets from 5:30-6:45 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of every month in the City of Littleton Building, 2255 W. Berry Ave. Toastmasters is an international organization providing a positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills. Guests are welcome. Call 720-353-9686 for more information. TRANSMISSION MEDITATION GROUP is free and meets weekly in Littleton, focusing on personal growth and world service. Visit www.transmissionmeditation.org or call Donna at 720-922-8494. Clubs continues on Page 31

Because there was nothing in the refrigerator, and how bad can any breakfast be? I don’t know how to cook, but I can make a decent breakfast. I don’t remember the name of the place. It could have been Puddled Eggs, or Suspicious Hash, or Mush of Pork? They all describe the gobbets on my plate. I said that I would have been happy with a sponge on my plate at the Brown Palace, because I was with my best friend and my sister, who would make up for almost anything on the menu. That’s not really true. If Mike and Cindy had been with me at Puddled Eggs it wouldn’t have helped. The orange juice was poached. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@ comcast.net

OBITUARIES Patterson

Philip Mark Patterson Dec 30, 1943 - Nov 26, 2013

Phil passed away at home on Nov. 26. He was preceded in death by his parents, Philip and Nellie. Survived by wife Judy, sister Sherri (Paul), 3 step children Keli, Brenda (Gary) & Kevin (Leslie) and 6 grandchildren, Nieces Kammie & Cindy, nephew Brian. TilTon

Lester A. “Les” Tilton Lester A. “Les” Tilton, age 62, of York, NE, passed away Friday, November 22, 2013 in Lincoln, NE. He was born September 30, 1951 in Denver, CO to Robert and Mildred (Hanks) Tilton. Les and Denise Milton were united in marriage on February 6, 1976. The union was blessed with two sons, Jeremiah and Tyson. Les worked as a paralegal in Denver for many years. He was an avid Denver Broncos fan and enjoyed coaching Littleton high school baseball. His greatest joy was spending time with his three grandchildren. Left to cherish his memory are sons, Jeremiah Tilton and wife Leia of Littleton, CO and Tyson Tilton and wife Christina of York; three grandchildren, Lane Wurst, Zeriaha and Kinsley Tilton of York. Les is also survived by his sister Marsha “Sue” and husband Paul Gregg of Greeley, CO. Preceding him in death were his wife and parents. According to his wishes, Les has been cremated. Memorial services will be held at a later date in Colorado. Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation. Condolences can be left for the family at www.metzmortuary.com. Metz Mortuary, York, NE is handling arrangements.

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Cookies are perfect holiday indulgence Metro Creative Connection

The holiday season is known for many things, not the least of which is all those special treats that find their way onto holiday tables each year. Though moderation should reign when indulging in delicious holiday treats, what would the season be without a few extra cookies and confections? Baking is popular come the holiday season, and the following recipe for “Triple-Chocolate Cookies” from Michael Recchiuti and Fran Gage’s “Chocolate Obsession” (Stewart, Tabori & Chang) is sure to add some joy to an already festive time of year. Triple-Chocolate Cookies Makes about 48 cookies 7 ounces unbleached all-purpose flour 1-1/2 ounces unsweetened natural cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 6 ounces unsalted butter with 82 percent butterfat, at room temperature 3-1/2 ounces granulated cane sugar 4-1/2 ounces dark brown cane sugar 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 Tahitian vanilla bean, split horizontally 1/2 teaspoon fleur de sel in fine grains 3 ounces 41 percent milk chocolate, roughly chopped 3 ounces 65 percent chocolate, roughly chopped

To make the dough: Sift the flour, cocoa and baking soda together in a bowl. Set aside. Put the butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until creamy. Add both sugars and the vanilla extract. Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean into the bowl. Sprinkle the salt over the top. Beat on medium speed just until combined. Reduce the speed to low. Add the dry ingredients in three additions, pulsing the mixer to incorporate each addition before adding the next one. Pulse just until a crumbly dough forms. Add both chopped chocolates and mix on low speed just until incorporated. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Knead a few times to incorporate any crumbs. Divide the dough in half. Roll each half into a log about 11/4 inches in diameter and 12 inches long. As you roll, gently push the ends toward the center occasionally to prevent air pockets from forming and to keep the logs at an even

thickness. Wrap the logs in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least three hours or up to three days. To bake the cookies: Preheat the oven to 325 F. Line the bottoms of two 12-by-18 inch sheet pans with parchment paper. Remove the logs from the refrigerator and unwrap them. Using a ruler to guide you and a sharp knife, cut each log into rounds 1/2-inch thick. If the dough crumbles as you cut it, reshape each slice. Place the rounds on the prepared pans, spacing them 11/2 inches apart. Bake on the middle shelves of the oven, rotating the pans 180 degrees halfway through the baking time, until set but soft enough to hold a slight indentation when pressed with a fingertip, about 14 minutes. Let cool completely on the pans on wire racks. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

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Disabled teen finds spot on DU roster Pioneers hockey team welcomes local boy By Ryan Boldrey

rboldrey@ourcoloradonews.com Adam Encrapera wheeled his chair into the University of Denver locker room following the Pioneers’ 3-1 victory over Air Force Nov. 23 at Magness Arena. Immediately, cheers erupted from the DU hockey team and a chant of “Adam, Adam, Adam,” quickly gained steam. The Pioneers were now 1-0 with their newest teammate — a 14-year-old Highlands Ranch youth who is one of just 500 people worldwide known to have Alstrom syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that affects every organ in the body with exception of the brain. Adam was diagnosed with AS at age 3. Legally blind and hard of hearing, the Cresthill Middle School eighth-grader has had fierce battles with liver disease and diabetes, has experienced countless seizures, had heart and kidney problems, had two back surgeries and spends his nights in bed hooked up to a breathing machine. In the past three years alone, he has also had just shy of 20 trips to the emergency room. On Nov. 19, in a special ceremony, he signed a letter of intent to become an honorary member of the Pioneers for the duration of the 2013-14 season, in which he will not just attend games, but get to be part of pre- and post-game activities with the team. “Adam is a local kid, likes hockey, is a big sports fan and it just seemed like a good fit for us, something all the guys are really excited about getting involved with,” said DU sophomore defenseman Wade Bennett, who is recovering from an injury and watched the Air Force game with Adam

Cresthill Middle School eighth-grader Adam Encrapera (99) celebrates the University of Denver hockey team’s 3-1 win over Air Force Nov. 23 in the Pioneer locker room. Encrapera, who is living with Alstrom Syndrome, signed a letter of intent with the team Nov. 19 and is the squad’s newest honorary member. Photo by Ryan Boldrey and his family in the stands. “We are truly initiating him into the Pioneer family,” Bennett continued. “It’s meant to be a friendship. He is one of our brothers now and we want to bring him as much joy as we can when he is around the rink and be there for him when things maybe aren’t going so well for him off the ice.” Adam has his own stall in the Pioneer locker room, nameplate and all, and was also given a No. 99 jersey. He said he is still

getting to know all the guys’ names and doesn’t have a favorite player yet, but so far the experience has been special. “I’m going to try to get to many games as I can,” said Adam, who can’t hear without his hearing aids and listens to the game on his headphones while at the rink. A former adaptive hockey player, Adam used to use a hockey stick as a cane when he was little. And while he has spent a lot of time around his older brother Luke’s hockey and baseball teams, he has never truly

had a team of his own, until now. “Every day is a challenge,” said his mother, Susan Encrapera. “When you can balance it with something that can give him hope, it encourages him and makes him feel like part of something. It helps him get through rough times.” Now, thanks to Team IMPACT — the national nonprofit organization that made the match — and the Pioneers hockey team, Adam has 25 new brothers to help him through those rough times.

Toys subject of art show Salon’s walls display variety of artworks By Tom Munds

tmunds@ourcoloradonews.com In keeping with the season, the new art show at Cuttn’ it Loose Salon features paintings and drawings about toys as well as some handmade toys. The new show, titled “Babes in Toyland,” opened with an artist reception Nov. 21 in the salon located at 901 Englewood Parkway, at the northwest corner of the parkway and South Inca Street. Plans call for the works of art to remain on display until early January. The works, like the subject, vary in scope and media. There are paintings done with watercolors, acrylics and even a few done in pencil like the drawings of

swings by new artist Kelli Jimerson. “I have always had a creative side and decided to do something with it after the kids were raised,” Jimerson said. “I did some ceramics, then I started drawing. I decided to use charcoal and pencils. I didn’t take lessons. I taught myself and I learned techniques like shading by trial and error.” Her artworks on display at the show are several pencil drawings of swings. “When I draw, I try to catch the special moment like these swings waiting for someone to come and swing in them,” the artist said. “I loved swings when I was little, so I decided to draw swings. I drew them and, if I could change anything, I probably would put in backgrounds.” She said she plans to continue to draw, and her quest is to live in a place where there is a tree where she can put up a swing so she can swing on it anytime the spirit moves her to do it.

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Artist Kelli Jimerson talks about her drawings of swings. Her works are on display at Cuttn’ it Loose Salon’s latest show of works of local artists called, “Babes in Toyland.” Photo by Tom Munds

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Thanksgiving is real deal for crash survivor Man meets with team that saved his life By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@ourcoloradonews.com It might sound cliché, but Roger Dean really does have a lot to be thankful for this holiday season. “It was a whole lot of events that individually don’t matter, but came together,” said the Parker resident. On Nov. 29 of last year, Dean was heading to pick up his granddaughter from school in his small Chevy S-10 pickup when a drunk driver changed his life forever. He was stopped at a light along with several other cars when a lifted Ford F250 — a very large pickup — literally ran over his truck. Fortunately, an off-duty lieutenant with South Metro Fire Rescue was a few cars ahead of Dean and quickly called in the team of first responders that saved his life. Dean was able to thank that team Nov. 20 at Littleton Adventist Hospital, where he stayed for 60 days, when his rescue became a case study for trauma nurses. It was the first time he had been so bluntly presented with his own injuries. “Frankly, I was pretty nervous about coming,” he said. “But I kind of worked myself up to it. I’ve kind of been analytical about it. … It’s a little troublesome, but I’m OK with it.” He listened as the paramedics described how they found him slumped across the bench seat with his head smashed into the passenger window, face crumpled, one eye hanging out of the socket, blood coming out of both ears. Two things were clear: Dean hadn’t been wearing a seatbelt, and getting him out of the vehicle was going to be a challenge. They were clear for the same reason —

at the time, Dean weighed somewhere between 450 and 475 pounds. And perhaps unfortunately for him, he was conscious. “But he had a very calm demeanor, which is great,” said Dusty Stevens, Franktown firefighter. Dean was able to help keep his own airway clear, freeing his rescuers up to get him loaded up and on his way to LAH’s emergency room. “Roger had more anesthetics than I’ve ever seen,” said Kim Muramoto, director of trauma programs. Dean watched as Dr. Mark Elliott showed a graphic video of the procedure he used to try to save his damaged eye. “Sorry, Roger, that it didn’t help,” said Elliott. “That’s OK, you guys did everything you could,” said Dean. Muramoto described the challenges of sending him through the CAT scan, which is rated for 475 pounds. If he were to come into contact with the sides, the results wouldn’t be usable, and it could be dangerous to him, she said. She personally walked through with him to ensure that didn’t happen. Trauma surgeon Dr. Donald Conner said he placed two operating tables together to work on Dean. He described Dean’s crushed chest, fractured sternum and head injuries. “It’s amazing how God has built the face,” he said. “It’s kind of like a built-in crumple zone. A lot of his scalp was detached from his skull.” He only had to endure one follow-up facial surgery, as it was determined braces would fix the rest of the damage. “I really was blessed,” he said. “Things just went well for me, and I’m appreciative.” Dean says he’s gotten a new outlook on life since the accident, and thinks his sense of humor has gotten better. “He’s a different man,” confirms wife JoDee. “New and improved.”

MILESTONES Education Andrea Crawford, Savannah Morris, Jacob Oreskovich, Kristopher Rodgers and Ashley Signorelli, of Littleton, earned the dean’s citation for academic excellence in the Monfort College of Business for the spring 2013 semester at the University of Northern Colorado. Military Air Force Airman Katia C. Hakamaa graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Hakamaa is the daughter of Marko Hakamaa, of Littleton, and a 2012 graduate of Chatfield High School. Air Force Airman Cody J. Starr graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Starr is the son of Brad Starr, of Morrison, and a 2012 graduate of Dakota Ridge High School, Littleton. Air National Guard Airman Larisa N. Jensen graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Jensen is the

daughter of Kevin and Cheryl Jensen, of Littleton, and a 1999 graduate of Columbine High School. Air Force Airman Courtney N. Jones graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Jones is the daughter of Beth Dearborn, of Conifer, and a 2011 graduate of Dakota Ridge High School, Littleton. Army Pvt. Erin M. Flageolle has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. Flageolle is the daughter of Kristen Kreitner, of Parker, and a 2010 graduate of Conifer High School. Air Force Airman Travis J. Spurrier graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Spurrier earned distinction as an honor graduate. He is the son of Cheryl Spurrier, of Littleton, and Brett Spurrier, of Parker. He is a 2012 graduate of Dakota Ridge High School, Littleton.

Construction workers do exterior brick work on Dec. 2 on the 18,000-square-foot expansion of the Cherrywood Square King Soopers, located at Dry Creek and Arapahoe roads. Photo by George Lurie

Centennial strip malls get facelifts Renovation continues at bustling shopping hub By George Lurie

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Holiday Festival featuring choirs from

Mountain Vista High School Rock Canyon High School St. MaryÕ s Academy ThunderRidge High School

Friday, December 13, 2013 6:00pm & 8:00pm Tickets $10 - General Admission

Purchase tickets at stlukespaa.org starting November 22.

Concert held at St. LukeÕ s United Methodist Church 8817 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch CO 80129

Two busy Centennial shopping centers near the intersection of Arapahoe Road and University Boulevard are getting major facelifts. The King Soopers in the Cherrywood Square Shopping Center is currently undergoing a multimillion-dollar renovation that will expand the grocery store by 18,000 square feet and across University Boulevard, a new Larkburger is under construction, set to open early next year. The popular “all natural, gourmet burger and fries” restaurant will serve as anchor tenant for the new development at the west end of the Dry Creek center. Both the Cherrywood Square and Dry Creek shopping centers are more than 30 years old, but have been updated and expanded in recent years as they have become increasingly busier. Construction work on the $4 million King Soopers expansion started this fall and is scheduled to be completed in June 2014. KTK General Contracting Limited is the general contractor on the project. “It’s been going really well so far,” said Matt Koppenhafer, owner and project

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Mullin began his fire service with Littleton Fire Rescue in 1974, holding the ranks of firefighter, paramedic, lieutenant, captain, training officer and battalion chief. He accepted the position of chief of The Woodlands Fire Department in Texas in 1998. He kept that position for six years, then returned to LFR in 2004 to assume the chief’s job. He’s served on the Colo-

manager for KTK, adding that the project is ahead of schedule. The King Soopers store, which originally opened in July 1978, will close during part of January in order to allow for interior renovations to be completed. Plans call for a new deli, produce section and additional check stands. Other improvements include new indoor-outdoor seating areas, a sushi and cheese island, a new pharmacy and new flooring, lighting and an HVAC system. “Some people were upset when we started because we removed some trees and took up some of the parking lot with construction equipment,” said Koppenhafer, who added that there are plans to redo the parking lot and add new trees and additional landscaping. “When we’re done,” he said, “it’s going to be one of the largest and most beautiful grocery stores in the area.” In the new section of the Dry Creek Shopping Center, Max Muscle, a sports nutrition store located next to Larkburger, opened just before Thanksgiving. Steve Peckar, managing broker for J&B Building Corp., which manages the shopping center, said “business has really picked up recently” and his company has lease commitments for two of the three remaining vacancies which will be a pasta and seafood restaurant and a “pre-packaged, ready-to eat meal outlet.”

rado Fire Chiefs Executive Board and represented that organization on the State of Colorado Hazardous Materials Volunteer Certification Board. He’s also been the Colorado vice president of the Missouri Valley Division’s executive board. Interviews will be conducted with the finalists Dec. 9. Five panels consisting of more than 40 people will participate in the process, including department directors, LFR staff, representatives from Highlands Ranch Metro District and Littleton Fire Protection District, other local fire chiefs and a citizens’ panel.

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Column collection ready for reading Smitty Smith’s long nose and big brown eyes grace the cover of Craig Marshall Smith’s recently published “This is not a daschund,” a collection of some of the writer/artist/Highlands Ranch curmudgeon’s columns from Colorado Community Media papers. Books are in stock at Tattered Cover bookstores on the shelves of Colorado writers, we are told. Smith said the title was inspired by painter Rene Magritte’s painting of a pipe, “The Treachery of Images (This is not a pipe).”

SSPR craft fair

South Suburban’s 27th Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 7 at Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Glass art, photos, paintings, candles, soaps, foods, decorations, scarves, hats, purses, jewelry and more … Admission is free and South Suburban’s Sparks Gymnastics team will offer free giftwrapping. The concession stand will be open for lunch.

ABOVE: “View From Studio,” acrylic on canvas by rita derjue won First Place in Littleton’s 2013 Own an Original Exhibit at the Littleton Museum. Margaretta Gilboy was the juror. RIGHT: “Summer,” porcelain by Ileana Barbu, won Second Place in the exhibit. Courtesy photos by Dustin Ellingboe

Show a winter

Photo exhibit

“Eight Eyes are Better Than Two” is the title for an exhibit of works by Andy Marquez and three of his students: Nancy Peterson, Fran Baron and Larry Stearns. It will be held in the atrium of the Littletown Building, 2329 W. Main St., Littleton, at 4-8 p.m. Dec. 11, 12, 13; and 10 to 3 p.m. Dec. 14. 303-797-6040.

Young voices

Admission is free at Littleton Museum

reflect her worldview, including a blend of cultures, to the right of the exhibit entrance. Her picks for the show are By Sonya Ellingboe varied and intriguing, linked sellingboe@ by expert technique in assorted ourcoloradonews.com media. She was surprised at how different piecDespite a dises looked on the IF YOU GO tinct chill in the wall, compared to air, a large crowd their appearance The Littleton Own an Origiturned out for on the slides from nal Exhibition runs until Jan. the opening rewhich she made 12, 2014 at the Littleton Muception of the her selections. seum, 6028 S. Gallup St., LitLittleton Fine She particularly tleton. Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Arts Board’s anpaused at Stefan Tuesdays through Fridays; 10 nual Own an Begej’s “To Infinity a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; 1 to Original Comand Beyond,” with 5 p.m. Sundays. Admission is petition winits exploded Buzz free. 303-795-3050. ners on Nov. 21. Lightyear figure, to The bright, light exclaim about the show is a good difference. antidote to winter blahs. There “Winery Afternoon,” an seem to be more unusual tech- acrylic painting by Eldon Ward niques than I recall in the many of Fort Collins, was awarded previous (more than 40) OAO Best of Show. The painting, shows. which gives us a view through Juror Margaretta Gilboy se- a window to the outside lawn lected 66 pieces of art from a and a relaxed couple on the much larger group of submis- grass, reflects Ward’s career in sions by 125 artists, all from architectural drafting, design, Colorado. They run from a large landscape design, project man“Phoenix Rising” mixed media agement and more. work to a small, bright blue We will have the opportunity stoneware tea set, with a great to view a large selection of his variety of artistic visions. Al- work next summer, since the low time to look closely when Best of Show winner is given visiting, so you notice details the chance to hold a one-persuch as the typewriter keys in son show the following year. Michelle Lamb’s delightful as“The spaciousness makes semblage, “Reliquary of St. Ob- me feel happy,” Gilboy said of solescence.” Littleton artist rita derjue’s large Gilboy has a lengthy list of acrylic on canvas, “View From exhibitions in her biography, the Studio,” which won First as well as inclusion in museum Place. The bright, light palette and private collections. She derjue chose frames the mounteaches at the Denver Art Stu- tain view she can see from her dents League. Visitors can view home studio window — a view three paintings by Gilboy that she fiercely protects.

The Young Voices of Colorado — 180 singers in several children’s choirs — will present a Holiday Concert at 4 p.m. on Dec 8 at the Newman Center, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver. Music by: Bach, Purcell, Caldwell, Ivy, Kesselman and traditional Christmas music. Tickets: at Ticketmaster.

Chavez show

“Colorado Back Roads: 25 Years of Colorado Painting” by Lorenzo Chavez of Parker is exhibited at Elements 5280 Gallery, 5940 S. Holly St., Greenwood Village, through Dec. 14. 303-804-5280.

Word on the Streets

The Streets at Southglenn announces a holiday schedule that includes: Clydesdale Carriage Rides and Dickens Carolers on Saturdays from 4 to 8 p.m.; Denver Figure Skating Club Holiday show at 5 p.m. Dec. 14; Santa Photos with your pet from 2 to 6 p.m. Dec. 15; Jingle Bell DJ from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 21; Visit Santa at Guest Services, Fridays through Dec. 13, 4 to 8 p.m., Saturdays through Dec. 14, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sundays through Dec. 15, noon to 6 p.m.; and a skating Santa on Wednesdays from 4 to 8 p.m. at the CUBE, which is open for skating at various hours. See: shopsouthglenn.com/events/holiday.

Wind Crest Wonderland

“Winery Afternoon,” acrylic on panel by Eldon Ward was awarded Best of Show in the 2013 Own an Original Exhibit at the Littleton Museum. Margaretta Gilboy was juror. Gilboy, who has also worked in ceramics, gave Second Place to Ileana Barbu’s gleaming “Summer,” a wall-hung sculptural piece created in white porcelain. “It’s just so technically

amazing,” said Gilboy. Third Place went to Anna Kaye’s small, subtle graphite on paper drawing, “Sterling Braid,” another work that invites a close look.

The “Wind Crest Winter Wonderland Song and Dance Variety Show” will be held from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at 3235 Mill Vista Rd., Highlands Ranch. Residents will showcase their talent. They will be joined by guests from the Colorado Dance Center and Bear Creek High School. Information/ RSVP: MelTansill@Erickson.com.

Auditions

America’s Got Talent will hold auditions for Season 9 on Dec. 7 at the Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St., Denver. If interested, pre-register at http://www. americasgottalentauditions.com/.

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Lovely lights make holidays bright Area offers plethora of places to enjoy By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com Pull on the jackets and mittens and head outside for an evening surrounded by fanciful holiday lights. Enjoy music, seasonal entertainment and perhaps some warm cocoa as one enters a magical world. Some suggestions: • “Trail of Lights” at the Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatﬁeld offers illuminated paths through the countryside, plus a decorated historic farm, where one can explore the Green Barn and silo, the children’s area and homestead. Here, you will also see illuminated antique tractors, a warming hut, fire pit and on some nights, hayrides. Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatﬁeld is located on Deer Creek Canyon Road, west off Wadsworth, just south of the C-470 intersection. Admission: $10-$12, $8-$10 member, $7-$9 child, $5-7 member child (depending on the date). Free 2 and under. Open nightly 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. through Jan. 1. • “Blossoms of Light” at Denver Botanic Gardens York Street offers lighted trees, paths and structures, with seasonal entertainment on some evenings, themed gardens and a synchronized light and musical showcase in the UMB Amphitheater.

The historic Hildebrand Farm at the Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield will be illuminated during the annual “Trail of Lights” through Jan. 1. Courtesy photo by Scott Dressel-Martin At both DBG gardens, warm drinks, treats and Holospex 3-D glasses are available for purchase. Admission: $10-$12/$8-10 member; $7-9 child/$5-7 member child (depending on the date). Open nightly 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. through Jan. 1. • “Zoolights” at the Denver Zoo in City Park offers a stroll through 38 acres of lights, with 150 animated animal sculptures and a special Zoolights Lantern Fes-

tival in the new Toyota Elephant Passage. Seasonal entertainment: (text Dzoo to 56512 for schedule). Open 5:30 to 9 p.m. nightly through Jan. 5. Admission: $12 adults, $10 over 65, $8 children; free 2 and under; members receive a $2 discount on tickets. (Daytime admission does not include Zoolights.) The zoo closes at 5 p.m. and reopens at 5:30. • Denver’s City and County Building at

14th and Bannock streets is illuminated through the season, as is Union Station and points in between, which may call for a driving tour. • Drivers in the south area will want to drive down Littleton’s Main Street, where thousands of lights twinkle nightly. A stop for a snack, tea, a drink, might be in order here. A special shopping night is planned on Dec. 7. • Hudson Christmas at Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, is open 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 6 and 7 and nightly Dec. 13 to 31. A collection of 250,000 lights will line paths for a walkthrough garden stroll. Santa will meet with children and hot cocoa will be available at several locations. Tickets: $9/$6 through Tickethorse or at the garden shop or box office. • A Holiday Evening at the Farm is presented from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 8 only at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. The outdoor event is lighted by Farilitos and an occasional bonﬁre. The two farm homes are decorated and there will be music, snacks and warm cider. There is musical entertainment. Tickets are available at the museum and Littleton’s Bemis Library in advance: $10 general public; $7, Friends of the Library/ Museum members; $3 children. If any are left, they will be for sale at the gate on Dec. 8, but they often sell out in advance, since attendance is limited to 1,500. 303-7953950.

Skillful staging tells a sad story Wartime fears play role in play at Vintage By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com In many instances, we complain about the transition of a well-loved book to ﬁlm and stage, but Kevin McKeon’s adaptation of the best-selling “Snow Falling on Cedars” by David Guterson works quite well — due in large part to a skillful director, Sam Wood. The complicated story starts in 1954 with Kabuo Miyamoto (Dale Li) on trial for the murder of Carl Hein, who had been a childhood friend. The script then proceeds to tell the backstory through numerous flashbacks: to a

teenage love affair between “you couldn’t trust them.” IF YOU GO Ishmael Chambers (Ben The set is a simple sugCowhick) and Hatsue Mitagestion of a waterfront “Snow Falling on Cedars,” adaptmoto (Arlene Rapal); to the with minimal set pieces ed from David Guterson’s awardJapanese-American farmers from which the audience winning novel by Kevin McKeon, who raised strawberries and is transported to the Manplays through Dec. 15 at Vintage wanted to buy more land; to zanar Relocation Camp in Theater’s studio theater, 1468 the announcement of the Central California — and Dayton St., Aurora. Performances: Pearl Harbor bombing; the elsewhere. (It was one 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2:30 growing prejudice against of 10 in the U.S., includp.m. Sundays. Tickets: $25/$20 ad— and eventual arrest and ing Amache in southeastvance, 303-856-7830, vintagethinternment of — Japaneseern Colorado, where 110 eatre.com. American citizens who were Japanese-Americans were residents of the island in incarcerated during World Puget Sound where the story takes place. War II.) Maria Cheng as Fujiko Imada and Rob There is a battle scene where Ishmael is Payo as Hisao Imada reﬂect another sort of wounded and a series of ﬂashbacks interprejudice in warning their daughter, Hat- spersed with courtroom arguments and sue, against dating a white boy because witness-questioning by Nels Gudmunds-

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son (veteran actor Roger Simon, who actually is a lawyer), defending Miyamoto, and prosecutor Alvin Hooks (David Cervera). Lighting technician Jen Orf had ongoing responsibility in staging this play. The lighting in the small, long and narrow studio theater highlighted numerous flashbacks clearly, moving the complex story along to its conclusion. Director Sam Wood and a polished cast had their timing precise as we transitioned back and forth through the years. A strong cast and well-written script remind us of an unfortunate piece of history we may have forgotten. I hope some audience members will be moved to find the book at their library and enjoy Guterson’s ﬁne writing after seeing “Snow Falling on Cedars.”

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Christmas Sing-Along is holiday on Hampden Annual concert set for Englewood By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com It all began about 10 years ago when Christy Wessler started a holiday singalong with her Swallow Hill Music Association students. “It has morphed,” she said. “I told myself: Next year we can do this … And it has become a concert.” The Christymas Carolers were formed from her voice students and as the audience grew, a larger space was needed. Hampden Hall at the Englewood Civic Center offered a well-designed concert hall that was still close to the Swallow Hill neighborhood, so “Christy Wessler’s 11th Annual Christmas Sing-Along” will be pre-

sented there at 7 p.m. She and the ChrisIF YOU GO Dec. 13. tymas Carolers, acShe hopes to expand companied by pianist Hampden Hall is at 1000 Englewood Parkto a broader base of Pamela Weng, will lead way, on the second floor of Englewood’s Civic followers through the the audience in tradiCenter. Christy Wessler’s Annual Christmas move. tional carols. Sing-Along Concert will be at 7 p.m. Dec. 13. Wessler, who lives in Well settled into a Tickets cost $15/$7.50 from producer Judy DuCentennial, is music dicareer as a performer, ran, 720-270-5767 or at bighaired.com. rector at Denver’s Unity Wessler, a mother of on the Avenue Church four grown children at 17th and Dahlia. She and a grandmother, realso teaches voice and performance classes calls a somewhat rough start. regularly at Swallow Hill, where she served “I was smart in high school and started as a board member for nine years. college majoring in social work and miShe is a singer, songwriter, director, noring in math — I hated everything and guitarist and recording artist. In the mid- dropped out for a year and a half. My moth1980s, she studied classical voice, but her er suggested I consider a drama major and favorite genres are folk and country music. I loved it!” Two trios with which she performs, She fortunately found her groove and Strum Therapy and Zelda Blue, will be fea- has been performing ever since. Her most tured on the concert program. Wessler will recent CD is “Angels Without Wings,” about be both emcee and soloist. the specialness of children with disabilities.

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Valor teammates hold the trophy as quarterback A,J, Cecil kisses it after the Eagles defeated Fairview 56-12 in the Nov. 30 Class 5A state championship football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The team victory earned the school its fifth straight state football title. Photos by Tom Munds

Valor claims another state championship By Jim Benton

jbenton@ourcoloradonews.com Valor Christian’s players held up one hand as they gathered near the goalposts under the Sports Authority Field scoreboard. It was the Eagles’ adaptation of a high five. Valor won its fifth consecutive Colorado state football championship Nov. 30 with a 56-16 romp over previously unbeaten Fairview in the Class 5A championship game. The Eagles have captured one Class 3A title, two Class 4A crowns and now the past two Class 5A state championships. In the five title contests, Valor outscored the opposition, 210-48. Next season Valor will have its sights set on matching Limon’s all-time Colorado record of six consecutive state titles. The Badgers won six in a row between 1963-68. Valor will graduate 19 seniors, but 60 players listed on the roster for the state championship game were underclassmen and a majority of them saw action during the season. “I’m not sure about the future outside of we feel blessed to have some kids in our program who are great leaders, mature, humble and we expect them to fill the gap of leadership left by our seniors,” said Eagles coach Rod Sherman. “We’ll see where we end up next year from an offensive and defensive standpoint. We have developed a legacy and tradition in this program. It’s not about winning, it’s about being prepared, playing as hard as we can and playing with class.” Valor, an independent, could end up playing in the Centennial League in 2014. There are six alignment proposals to be considered Dec. 5 and five of them have the Eagles joining the Centennial League. “Definitely, this team can keep winning,” insisted junior defensive back Brian Dawkins Jr. “All I have to say is, bring it on.” Valor brought it on early and often against Fairview as the Eagles (13-1) dominated from the opening kickoff with a strong defense that contained the Knights’ prolific passing attack and an offense that struck quickly but also mounted scoring drives of 80 (twice) and 71 yards. The Eagles never punted in the title game that drew a crowd of 11,482 fans. Valor kept pressure on Fairview quarterback Anders Hill and scored three times on its first four plays to jump ahead 21-0 in the first 6:10 of the game. The Eagles used a 35-point spree to swell their lead to 56-8 in the fourth quarter.

Valor’ senior Christian McCaffrey (5) dives across the goal line for one of his five touchdowns as the Eagles rolled to a 56-16 win over Fairview in the Nov. 30 Class 5A state championship game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The last 21:34 of the contest was played with a running clock, and Sherman shuffled reserves into the game midway through the third quarter. “I never in my wildest dreams thought the score would have got this way,” said Sherman. “We played great defense. We were able to bring some different pressures. We were able to go up 14-0 and it made it harder for their offense and defense. It was huge for us to get the lead because they hadn’t had to play from behind too much.” Valor’s offense, operating behind a stellar line, did its part too. Christian McCaffrey, Valor’s senior running back who signed a letter of intent to play at Stanford, rushed for 129 yards on 12 carries and scored twice. He also caught five passes for 92 yards and two TDs. In the second half, he touched the ball only once. McCaffrey finished the season with 46 touchdowns, which gave him 141 in his career. He wrapped up his prep career by scoring at least one TD in 43 straight games. “I so happy, I can’t express how I feel,” said McCaffrey who was part of the senior class that won four state titles. “All our guys played well. Going out with a broom is something kind of special.” Quarterback A.J. Cecil was 15-of-16 for 245 yards and four touchdowns. He rushed for 65 yards and his only flaws on an otherwise perfect game were an interception and fumble. “I thought A.J. played arguably his best game of the year,” said Sherman.

Valor senior Paul Grizzle, in his first season as a kicker, booted eight extra-point kicks, giving him single-season state records for points (85) and consecutive conversions. Eric Lee Jr., Marcus Wilson, Stone Watson and Nathan Whatmore also had TDs for the Eagles, who have won 22 straight state playoff games. Valor’s defense forced three turnovers and thwarted a Fairview offense that came into the game averaging 45 points. The Knights had defeated three Douglas County teams (Mountain Vista, Douglas County and ThunderRidge) en route to the title game. Fairview, which had passed for an average of 315.5 yards per game, had 208 yards passing but finished with 199 yards of total offense on 63 plays. The Knights had minus 9 yards rushing as Valor, the No. 2 seed, had seven sacks. The top-seeded Knights held a 36:38-26:22 edge in time of possession and ran 14 more offensive plays than the Eagles, who finished with 523 yards of total offense. “We respect Valor,” said Fairview coach Tom McCartney. “They were tremendous in every aspect of the game. The reason the score got out of hand was Valor’s play, because we came into the game ready and prepared. We may not have taken care of the ball like we usually do, but give them credit because they played an outstanding game on both sides of the ball.” Valor’s only loss of the season came by a field goal at the hands of Bingham, a Utah high school that won that state’s large-school championship.

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Arapahoe senior made net gains Krantz excels all over volleyball court

PICKING THE ATHLETES OF THE YEAR

By Jim Benton

jbenton@ourcoloradonews.com Whitney Krantz feels comfortable any place on a volleyball court. Krantz can play in the front row or the back row. Her versatility is one of the reasons the 6-foot Arapahoe High School senior was selected as the Colorado Community Media South Metro Volleyball Player of the Year. “I’m what they call a six-rotation outside hitter, which means I play in the front row and also in the back row,” explained Krantz. “Outside hitters don’t play in the back row, they just go and hit. “I really enjoy the back row. It’s something I used to struggle with a lot but I think back row and defense takes a little bit more confidence than the front row because you really have to push yourself to go for a ball, you can’t hesitate because the second you hesitate you are not going to get the dig. I played all the way around, got a lot of court time, so that was fun.” Krantz, who along with Grace Marlow were key players in leading Arapahoe to a runner-up finish in the Class 5A state tournament, finished the season with 295 kills (3.2 per set), 229 digs (2.5 per set), 47 blocks and 27 service aces. “Generally the people that play in the back row are a little bit shorter and they are quick on their feet and always low and moving,” said Krantz. “When I first started playing volleyball I didn’t really understand

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CHOOSING COLORADO Community Media’s South Metro Athletes of the Year was a combined effort. Area coaches were asked for their thoughts, and their input was weighed heavily when CCM’s sports staff made the final selection for each sport. ELIGIBLE ATHLETES come from all the high schools in Douglas County, the high schools in the Littleton Public Schools District and from Cherry Creek High School. how to get low to the ground.” Krantz was Arapahoe’s 2013 Most Valuable Player and coach Cara Seyers boasts about how Krantz was able to adapt wherever she was playing. “She played all around,” said Seyers. “She was as important to our defense as she was to our offense.” However, Krantz confessed she adores the offensive aspect of the game and executing a successful spike. “As an outside hitter, kills are one of my favorite parts of volleyball,” said Krantz, who has signed a letter of intent to play next season at Lehigh. “I worked a lot with my coaches on just mixing up my shots. There’s always room for improvement to become a better player. “Overall it was a really fun season. I worked on improving my game, which my teammates helped a lot because it is a big team sport. They helped me not only work on my physical game but my mental game. It was probably the best season I’ve had in my high school career. Part of that was because of experience and learning the game a little better.”

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Arapahoe senior Whitney Krantz (14), shown here during state playoff action, is Colorado Community Media’s South Metro Volleyball Player of the Year. File photo

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Fargo Bank, N.A. of Deed of Trust: December 18, 2008 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: December 23, 2008 Recording Information (Reception Number): B8138608 Original Principal Amount: $199,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $186,414.29 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 1, FOREST PARK FILING FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 7771 S. Columbine Street, Centennial, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

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Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1378-2013

Public Trustees Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1377-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 12, 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): CHRISTI TOMLIN Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR PREMIER MORTGAGE GROUP, L.L.C. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust: April 30, 2004 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: May 04, 2004 Recording Information (Reception Number): B4081421 Original Principal Amount: $155,700.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $129,627.79 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: 7688 S. STEELE STREET, CENTENNIAL, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. If applicable, a description of any changes to the deed of trust described in the notice of election and demand pursuant to affidavit as allowed by statutes: C.R.S.§38-35-109(5) PURSUANT TO AFFIDAVIT OF SCRIVENER’S ERROR RECORDED ON 9-5-20 13 AT RECEPTION #D3111796 TO CORRECT THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION. 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, 01/08/2014, 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: 11/14/2013 Last Publication: 12/12/2013 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: 09/12/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Eve M. Grina #43658 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 # 30954 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 1377-2013 Exhibit A CONDOMINIUM UNIT 91, IN BUILDING 17, MONTEREY CONDOMINIUMS PHASE 2, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS, OF MONTEREY CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED JULY 26, 1983 IN BOOK 3942 AT PAGE 1, SAID CONDOMINIUM IS FURTHER DEPICTED AND DESCRIBED BY THE MAP OF DISCOVERY AT MONTEREY PHASE 2 RECORDED AUGUST 18, 1983 IN PLAT BOOK 67 AT PAGES 1-6, ALL IN THE RECORDS OF THE CLERK AND RECORDERS OFFICE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, THIS CONVEYANCE IS MADE AND ACCEPTED AND IS HEREBY GRANTED SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS AND RESTRICTION RECORDED JULY 26, 1983 IN BOOK 3924 AT PAGE 1, ALL OF WHICH BY THIS REFERENCE THERETO ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY INCORPORATED IN AND MADE A PART HEREOF AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH HEREIN, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Legal Notice NO.: 1377-2013 First Publication: 11/14/2013 Last Publication: 12/12/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1378-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 12, 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): Stephanie M Rankin Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Home Savings of

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 12, 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): Stephanie M Rankin Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Home Savings of America, a Federal Savings Association Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: EverBank Date of Deed of Trust: April 24, 2009 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: May 05, 2009 Recording Information (Reception Number): B9045918 Re-Recording Date of Deed of Trust: August 02, 2013 Re-Recording Information (Reception Number): D3097673 Original Principal Amount: $139,194.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $131,087.85 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: 2862 West Centennial Drive Unit E, Littleton, CO 80123. 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, 01/08/2014, 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: 11/14/2013 Last Publication: 12/12/2013 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: 09/12/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 Attorney File # 4380.01629 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 1378-2013 Exhibit A CONDOMINIUM UNIT E, THE STEEPLECHASE III CONDOMINIUMS TOGETHER WITH GARAGE NO. E, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF, RECORDED ON MARCH 10, 1999 AT RECEPTION NO. A9040507, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR THE STEEPLECHASE III CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED ON MAY 28, 1997 AT RECEPTION NO. A7062094, IN SAID RECORDS. FIRST AMENDMENT RECORDED JUNE 10, 1997 AT RECEPTION NO. A7068621, SECOND AMENDMENT RECORDED AUGUST 26, 1997 AT RECEPTION NO. A7106125. THIRD AMENDMENT RECORDED SEPTEMBER 25, 1997 AT RECEPTION NO . A7120772, FOURTH AMENDMENT RECORDED OCTOBER 22, 1997 AT RECEPTION NO. A7133751. FIFTH AMENDMENT RECORDED NOVEMBER 14, 1997 AT RECEPTION NO. A7144586 AND MAY 15, 1998 AT RECEPTION NO. A8054388. SIXTH AMENDMENT RECORDED APRIL 29, 1998 AT RECEPTION NO. A8062276, SEVENTH AMENDMENT RECORDED APRIL 29, 1998 AT RECEPTION NO. A8062278, EIGHTH AMENDMENT RECORDED JUNE 11, 1998 AT RECEPTION NO. A8088540. NINTH AMENDMENT RECORDED JULY 23, 1998 AT RECEPTION NO. A8112705, TENTH AMENDMENT RECORDED AUGUST 21, 1998 AT RECEPTION NO. A8133076, ELEVENTH AMENDMENT RECORDED AUGUST 26, 1998 AT RECEPTION NO. A8135482, TWELFTH AMENDMENT RECORDED SEPTEMBER 24, 1998 AT RECEPTION NO. A8152381, THIRTEENTH AMENDMENT RECORDED OCTOBER 14, 1998 AT RECEPTION NO. A8163819, FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT RECORDED NOVEMBER 19, 1998 AT RECEPTION NO. A8187115, FIFTEENTH AMENDMENT RECORDED DECEMBER 14, 1998 AT RECEPTION NO. A8203144, SIXTEENTH AMENDMENT RECORDED JANUARY 12, 1999 AT RECEPTION NO, A9005917, SEVENTEENTH AMENDMENT RECORDED JANUARY 12, 1999 AT RECEPTION NO. A9005919, AND EIGHTEENTH AMENDMENT RECORDED MARCH 19, 1999 AT RECEPTION NO. A9940506, COUNTY OF ARA P A H O E , S T A T E O F C O L O R A DO Legal Notice NO.: 1378-2013 First Publication: 11/14/2013 Last Publication: 12/12/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Public Trustees Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1387-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 16, 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): Fernando Gallegos and Kimberly Gallegos Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for American Southwest Mortgage Corp Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust: December 23, 2011 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: December 29, 2011 Recording Information (Reception Number): D1128609 Original Principal Amount: $214,166.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $209,556.45 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 14, BLOCK 22, NOB HILL SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 7085 South Cherry Drive, Centennial, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/15/2014, 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: 11/21/2013 Last Publication: 12/19/2013 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: 09/16/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Reagan Larkin #42309 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 13-05435 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.: 1387-2013 First Publication: 11/21/2013 Last Publication: 12/19/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1398-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 17, 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): Robert E. Tomasi III Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Provident Funding Associates, L.P. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: December 18, 2008 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: December 23, 2008 Recording Information (Reception Number): B8138608 Original Principal Amount: $199,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $186,414.29 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 1, FOREST PARK FILING FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 7771 S. Columbine Street, Centennial, CO 80122. 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, 01/15/2014, 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: 11/21/2013 Last Publication: 12/19/2013 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: 09/17/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Reagan Larkin #42309 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 13-05137 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.: 1398-2013 First Publication: 11/21/2013 Last Publication: 12/19/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS CRS 38-38-111(2.5b)(3a,b,d)(5) PUBLIC TRUSTEE SALE NO. 1410-2012 To: Record Owner of the property as of the recording of the Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled. You are advised that there are overbid funds due you. This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust and Notice of Election and Demand: Name of Record Owner as evidenced on the Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled: Scott Finnegan Address of Record Owner as evidenced on the recorded instrument evidencing the owner's interest: 1075 E Fremont Cir S, Centennial, CO 80122--1459 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: June 09, 2010 Recording Information: D0054891 Recording Date of Notice of Election and Demand: December 19, 2012 Recording Information of Notice of Election and Demand: D2146272 Legal Description of Property: LOT 10, BLOCK 35, SOUTHGLENN FIFTH FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Street Address of Property: 1075 E Fremont Cir S, Centennial, CO 80122 NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS I sold at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on 9/11/13, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, to the highest and best bidder for cash, the real property described above. An overbid was realized from the sale and, unless the funds are claimed by the owner or other persons entitled thereto within five years from the date of sale, the funds due to you will be transferred to the general fund of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, or to the State Treasurer as part of the "Unclaimed Property Act", pursuant to Colorado law. First Publication: 11/28/13 Last Publication: 12/26/13 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Date: 10/24/13 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 1410-2012 First Publication: 11/28/13 Last Publication: 12/26/13 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1464-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 2, 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): Ann Ibison Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Englewood Mortgage Company Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust: February 18, 2005 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: March 03, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number): B5030768 Original Principal Amount: $116,651.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $100,900.51 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-

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 2, 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): Ann Ibison Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Englewood Mortgage Company Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust: February 18, 2005 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: March 03, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number): B5030768 Original Principal Amount: $116,651.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $100,900.51 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 119, THE KNOLLS WEST, FILING NO. 1 COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 7013 South Knolls Way, Centennial, CO 80122. 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, 01/29/2014, 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: 12/5/2013 Last Publication: 1/2/2014 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: 10/02/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 Attorney File # 9105.06199 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.: 1464-2013 First Publication: 12/5/2013 Last Publication: 1/2/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - RESTART - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-109(2)(b)(II) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0471-2013 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 October 4, 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): Gail Susan Linnea Peterson and Maxwell Scott Peterson Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for IndyMac Bank, F.S.B. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. f/k/a The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. as successor-in-interest to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Trustee for MASTR ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGES TRUST 2005-6, MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, Series 2005-6 Date of Deed of Trust: April 28, 2005 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: May 04, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number): B5063641 Original Principal Amount: $209,200.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $206,662.25 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 9, BEL-VUE HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7301 S Delaware Ct, 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, 01/29/2014, 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: 12/5/2013 Last Publication: 1/2/2014 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

The Independent 23 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, 01/29/2014, 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: 12/5/2013 Last Publication: 1/2/2014 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: 10/04/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 Attorney File # 3500.01694 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.: 0471-2013 First Publication: 12/5/2013 Last Publication: 1/2/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1444-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 30, 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): Brian Brito Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for American Mortgage Network, Inc. , A Delaware Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust: December 19, 2008 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: February 10, 2009 Recording Information (Reception Number): B9012474 Original Principal Amount: $177,655.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $165,840.15 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 1, BLOCK 13, COLUMBINE LAKE TOWNHOUSES PHASE III, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 4635 West Ponds Circle, 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, 01/29/2014, 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: 12/5/2013 Last Publication: 1/2/2014 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: 09/30/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Reagan Larkin #42309 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 13-05933 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. 1444-2013 First Publication: 12/5/2013 Last Publication: 1/2/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1471-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 3, 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) Stephanie Marion Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 3, 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) Stephanie Marion Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Guild Mortgage Company, A California Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Guild Mortgage Company Date of Deed of Trust May 04, 2011 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 10, 2011 Recording Information (Reception Number) D1044246 Original Principal Amount $151,070.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $146,601.34 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: 3020 West Prentice Avenue Unit F, Littleton, CO 80123. 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, 01/29/2014, 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: 12/5/2013 Last Publication: 1/2/2014 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: 10/03/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Jennifer Griest #34830 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Reagan Larkin #42309 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 13-06721 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 1471-2013 EXHIBIT A CONDOMINIUM UNIT F, CONDOMINIUM BUILDING 4, STEEPLECHASE CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF, RECORDED ON AUGUST 26, 1985 IN PLAT BOOK 85 AT PAGES 22-23 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 STEEPLECHASE CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED MARCH 16, 1985 IN BOOK 4391 AT PAGE 471 AND AS AMENDED BY THE 4TH STATEMENT TO ANNEX LAND RECORDED AUGUST 26, 1985 IN BOOK 4526 AT PAGE 382 IN SAID RECORDS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Legal Notice NO.: 1471-2013 First Publication: 12/5/2013 Last Publication: 1/2/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS CRS 38-38-111(2.5b)(3a,b,d)(5) PUBLIC TRUSTEE SALE NO. 0744-2013 To: Record Owner of the property as of the recording of the Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled. You are advised that there are overbid funds due you. This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust and Notice of Election and Demand: Name of Record Owner as evidenced on the Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled: Sandra K Nutter Address of Record Owner as evidenced on the recorded instrument evidencing the owner's interest: 47 Adams Cir #C, Fairfield, OH 45014 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: October 05, 2004 Recording Information: B4175706 Recording Date of Notice of Election and Demand: May 06, 2013 Recording Information of Notice of Election and Demand: D3055969 Legal Description of Property SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE Street Address of Property 7440 S. Blackhawk Street, Unit 7102, Englewood, CO 80112 NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS I sold at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on 9/4/13, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, to the highest and best bidder for cash, the real property described above. An overbid was realized from the sale and, unless the funds are claimed by the owner or other persons entitled thereto within five years from the date of sale, the funds due to you will be transferred to the general fund of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, or to the State Treasurer as part of the "Unclaimed Property Act", pursuant to Colorado law. First Publication: 12/5/13 Last Publication: 1/2/14 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Date: 10/24/13 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee

from the date of sale, the funds due to you will be transferred to the general fund of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, or to the State Treasurer as part of the "Unclaimed Property Act", pursuant to Colorado law. First Publication: 12/5/13 Last Publication: 1/2/14 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Date: 10/24/13 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee

er violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 4, BLOCK 18, SOUTHGLENN FOURTH FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 6736 S Franklin St, Centennial, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

0744-2013 Exhibit A CONDOMINIUM UNIT R-7-102, WINDMILL CREEK ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON JANUARY 3, 2002 AT RECEPTION NO. B2001523, AND DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR WINDMILL CREEK RECORDED JANUARY 3, 2002 AT RECEPTION NO. B2001524, IN OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012

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Legal Notice NO.: 0744-2013 First Publication: 12/5/13 Last Publication: 1/2/14 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1341-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 5, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): Gerald B Ryan and Stephanie A Ryan Original Beneficiary(ies): Ameriquest Mortgage Company Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMC Specialty Mortgage LLC Date of Deed of Trust: January 05, 2001 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: January 16, 2001 Recording Information (Reception Number): B1006272 Original Principal Amount: $151,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $155,867.71 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 38, FOUR LAKES SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 4B, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 2059 E Phillips Lane, 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, 01/08/2014, 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: 11/14/2013 Last Publication: 12/12/2013 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: 09/05/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 Attorney File # 1068.06398 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.: 1341-2013 First Publication: 11/14/2013 Last Publication: 12/12/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1395-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 17, 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): Stephanie A Zellers and Craig D. Zellers Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Innovate Lending Solutions, a Colorado Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Flagstar Bank, FSB Date of Deed of Trust: February 23, 2009 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: March 11, 2009 Recording Information (Reception Number): B9024491 Original Principal Amount: $330,284.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $310,385.78 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 4, BLOCK 18, SOUTHGLENN FOURTH FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 6736 S Franklin St, Centennial, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

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Legal Notice NO.: 1395-2013 First Publication: 11/21/2013 Last Publication: 12/19/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on November 8, 2013 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 Sangeen Nizami be changed to Sangeen Neil Nizami. Case No.: 2013 C 100681 Tammera Herivel, Clerk of the Court By: John Jesse, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 15712 First Publication: November 21, 2013 Last Publication: December 5, 2013 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on November 13, 2013 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 Paula Vann Onofrio be changed to Paula Marie Vann. Case No.: 2013 C 100688

24 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 March 21, 2014, or the claims may be forever barred.

Notice To Creditors

Daniel A. Lobb and Deborah N. Wendt Co-Personal Representatives c/o Davis Schilken, PC 7887 E. Belleview Ave., Suite 820 Denver, CO 80111 Legal Notice No.: 15713 First Publication: November 21, 2013 Last Publication: December 5, 2013 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

Public Notice

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 March 28, 2013, or the claims may be forever barred. Person Giving Notice: Audrey M. Watson, Personal Representative 5500 E. Peakview Ave., #2201 Centennial, CO 80121 Legal Notice No.: 15630 First Publication: November 28, 2013 Last Publication: December 12, 2013 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Cheryl Ann Luckinbill, Cheryl Ann Luckinbill aka Cheryl Ann Luckinbill, Cheryl A. Luckinbill, Cheryl Ann Marques, Cheryl A. Marques, Cheryl Ann Baker, Cheryl A. Baker, Deceased Case Number: 13 PR 667 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 April 15, 2014, or the claims may be forever barred. Larry O. Baker Personal Representative 4991 E. Asbury Avenue Denver, Co. 80222 Legal Notice No.: 15639 First Publication: December 5, 2013 Last Publication: December 19, 2013 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Charles Russell Hurt, Deceased Case Number 2013PR030381 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to: Arapahoe County District Court, State of Colorado on or before March 31, 2014*, or the claims may be forever barred. Layne L. Bush, Co-Personal Representative E. Dayonne Work, Co-Personal Representative c/o 598 S. Gilpin Street Denver, CO 80209 Legal Notice No.: 15703 First Publication: November 21, 2013 Last Publication: December 5, 2013 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of MARJORIE IRENE ARMITAGE, a/k/a MARJORIE A. ARMITAGE, a/k/a MARJORIE ARMITAGE, Deceased Case Number: 2013 PR 30428

Charles A. Armitage Personal Representative 10570 W. Rowland Place Littleton, Colorado 80127

The petition requests that the name of Christina Dawn Whetstone be changed to Christina Dawn Tatro. Case No.: 2013 C 100692 Tammera Herivel Clerk of the Court By: Laura Larson Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 15707 First Publication: November 21, 2013 Last Publication: December 5, 2013 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on November 15, 2013 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 Ling Mana be changed to Shwe Hung Lin. Case No.: 2013 C 100691 Tammera Herivel. Clerk of the Court By: Beth Hunter, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 15708 First Publication: November 21, 2013 Last Publication: December 5, 2013 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Notice To Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of PATRICIA LOBB, a/k/a PATRICIA A. LOBB, a/k/a PATRICIA ANN LOBB, Deceased. Case Number: 2013PR30061 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 March 21, 2014, or the claims may be forever barred. Daniel A. Lobb and Deborah N. Wendt Co-Personal Representatives c/o Davis Schilken, PC 7887 E. Belleview Ave., Suite 820

Legal Notice No: 15706 First Publication: November 21, 2013 Last Publication: December 5, 2013 Publisher: Littleton Independent

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of James R. Watson, Jr., Deceased Case Number: 2013PR30426

Legal Notice No: 15718 First Publication: November 21, 2013 Last Publication: December 5, 2013 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public notice is given on November 15, 2013 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

James Smith Personal Representative 2451 West Jamison Way, Littleton, Colorado 80120 Phone Number: 303-794-6281

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Tammera Herivel, Clerk of the Court By: Danielle Trujillo, Deputy Clerk

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice To Creditors

NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S.

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 March 21, 2013, or the claims may be forever barred.

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Legal Notice No.: 15705 First Publication: November 21, 2013 Last Publication: December 5, 2013 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Martha K. Moore, aka Martha Moore, Deceased Case Number: 2013 PR 30492 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 April 7, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Douglas S. Moore Personal Representative 5968 E. Jamison Lane Centennial, Colorado 80112-2474 Legal Notice No: 15641 First Publication: December 5, 2013 Last Publication: December 19, 2013 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jesse Lee Moore, Jr., aka Jesse Lee Moore, aka Jesse L. Moore, aka Jesse Moore, aka J.L. Moore, Deceased Case Number: 2013 PR 30460 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 March 21, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Daniell Lee Moore Personal Representative 2524 S. E. 166th Avenue, Apt. 292 Vancouver, WA 98683 Legal Notice No: 15704 First Publication: November 21, 2013 Last Publication: December 5, 2013 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Harold Raymond Peterson, Aka H.R. Peterson, Deceased Case Number: 2013 PR 30449 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 March 21, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. James Smith Personal Representative 2451 West Jamison Way,

COUNTY COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 1790 W. LITTLETON BLVD. LITTLETON, CO 80120 Plaintiff: UNIFUND CCR PARTNERS vs. Defendant(s): WENDI M. ORLANDO David A. Bauer, #7576 David A. Bauer, P.C. 2594 South Lewis Way, Suite A Lakewood, Colorado 80227 Phone: 303-986-1200 Fax: 303-988-8913 Case Number: 08C300403 NOTICE TO SHOW CAUSE WHEREAS, Plaintiff has moved this Court pursuant to said rules of civil procedure that the judgment entered in the instant matter on January 18, 2008 in favor of the Plaintiff and against the Defendant(s) which judgment remains unsatisfied, be revived, NOW THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED, the Defendant(s), WENDI M. ORLANDO , shall show cause within fourteen (14) days from the service of this Notice to Show Cause if any he/she/they has/have, why the judgment heretofore entered should not be revived with like force and effect. WITNESS the hand and seal of the Clerk of the Court in LITTLETON, Colorado, this 7th day of July, 2013. /s/ Tammy Herivel Clerk of the Court Legal Notice No.: 15640 First Publication: December 5, 2013 Last Publication: January 2, 2013 Publisher: Littleton Independent DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial CO 80112 Case Number: 2013PR030404 Div.: 21 In the Interest of: BENJIMAN RUSSELL GODDARD, Minor. Attorney for Petitioners Sunny Craig Heydorn and Jason Keith Heydorn: THE DRAKE LAW FIRM, P.C. Marie E. Drake, Atty. Reg. No. 30754 1621 18th Street, Suite 260, Denver, Colorado 80202 Telephone: (303) 261-8111 Facsimile: (303) 261-8199 E-Mail: marie@thedrakelawfirm.com NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO § 15-10-401, C.R.S. To: JOHN DOE Last Known Address, if any: UNKNOWN A hearing on PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF JOINT GUARDIANS FOR MINOR for appointment of Sunny Craig Heydorn and Jason Keith Heydorn as joint guardians for Benjiman Russell Goddard will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued: Arapahoe County District Court, 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial CO 80112, Division 21, on January 2, 2014 at 10:30 A.M. Sunny Craig Heydorn and Jason Keith Heydorn 3227 E. Fremont Dr. Centennial, CO 80122 Legal Notice No.: 15710 First publication: November 21, 2013 Last publication: December 5, 2013 Publisher: The Littleton Independent Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CASE NO.: 12CV1888 DIVISION: 408 BRANDON PARK 2000 OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation Plaintiff, v. LANCE MCCAIN; COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY; and ANA MARIA PETERS-RUDDICK, the ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE Defendant(s). COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to an Order For Amended Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure re: Notice of Default pursuant to Stipulation of Plaintiff Brandon Park 2000 Owners Association, Inc., and Defendant Lance McCain dated August 27, 2013, and C.R.S. §§ 38-38-101 to 401, by Brandon Park 2000 Owners Association, Inc., the current holder of a statutory lien. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions of Brandon Park 2000 Owners Association, recorded on December 19, 2000, at Reception No. B0163742, in the records of the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder, State of Colorado, as amended. The Declaration and notices, as recorded, establish a lien for the benefit of Brandon Park 2000 Owners Association, Inc., WHICH LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS legally described as follows: UNIT NO. 253, BUILDING NO. D IN BRANDON PARK CONDOMINIUMS PHASE III-A, AS DEFINED IN ANNEXATION COVENANTS OF ADDITIONAL LAND RECORDED NOVEMBER 16, 2004 AT RECEPTION NUMBER B4199974 AND COVENANTS RECORDED DECEMBER 19, 2000 AT RECEPTION NUMBER B0163742 AND IN CONDOMINIUM MAP AT BOOK 275 AT PAGE 50, RECORDED NOVEMBER 19, 2004, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. also known by street and number as: 1049 S. Walden Wy. Unit # 253, Aurora, CO 80017 The property being foreclosed is all of the property encumbered by the Association’s lien. You are advised that the parties li-

B4199974 AND COVENANTS RECORDED DECEMBER 19, 2000 AT RECEPTION NUMBER B0163742 AND IN CONDOMINIUM MAP AT BOOK 275 AT PAGE 50, RECORDED NOVEMBER 19, 2004, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

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also known by street and number as: 1049 S. Walden Wy. Unit # 253, Aurora, CO 80017 The property being foreclosed is all of the property encumbered by the Association’s lien. You are advised that the parties liable thereon, the owner of the property described above, or those with an interest in the subject property, may take appropriate and timely action under Colorado statutes. In order to be entitled to take advantage of any rights provided for under Colorado law, you must strictly comply and adhere to the provisions of the law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 A.M., on the 9th day of January, 2014, at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, 13101 E. Broncos Parkway, Centennial, Colorado 80012; telephone number (720) 874-3845. At the sale, the Sheriff will sell the above described real property above and improvements thereon to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT THE TIME OF SALE. ** The name, address, and telephone number of the attorney representing the Plaintiff is: Travis B. Keenan, #41354, Travis B. Keenan, P.C., 10200 E. Girard Ave., C-255, Denver, Colorado 80231, telephone (303) 695-6600. DATED at Centennial, Colorado this 25th day of September, 2013. Sheriff of Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 15530 First Publication: November 14, 2013 Last Publication: December 12, 2013 Published In: Littleton Independent, 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd. #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129. Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL CASE NO. 2012CV1310, Division COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE AND NOTICE OF RIGHTS TO CURE AND RIGHTS TO REDEEM PARKSIDE II HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation, Plaintiff v. ALI Y. OMER; ALIYA I. HASSO; WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., a national association; and ANA MARIA PETERSRUDICK, the ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE, Defendants This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to an Order Granting Verified Motion for Default Judgment and Entry of Decree of Foreclosure dated November 15, 2012 and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq., by Parkside II Homeowners’ Association, Inc., a Colorado non-profit corporation, the current holder and owner of a statutory lien recorded April 23, 2012 at Rec No. D2043393 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 for Parkside II Homeowners’ Association, Inc., a Colorado non-profit corporation recorded on December 6, 1984 at Rec No. 2478942 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The Declaration establishes a lien for the benefit of Parkside II Homeowners Association, Inc., a Colorado non-profit corporation, WHICH LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS legally described as follows: Lot 25, Block 1, Parkside Subdivision, Filing No. 1, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. also known by street and number as 12821 E. Wyoming Place, Aurora, CO 80012. The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 a.m. on January 16, 2014, at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, Colorado 80112. BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT THE TIME OF SALE. All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at (720) 874-3845. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above-described lien is: Sean M. Wells, Esq., #40870 Sweetbaum Sands Anderson PC 1125 17th Street, Suite 2100 Denver, CO 80202 (303) 296-3377 Dated: October 14, 2013 J. Grayson Robinson, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 15570 First Publication: November 21, 2013 Last Publication: December 19, 2013 Published In: Littleton Independent, 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd. #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL CASE NO. 2012CV675, Division COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE AND NOTICE OF RIGHTS TO CURE AND RIGHTS TO REDEEM PARKSIDE II HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff v. APRIL ADKINS; FIRST NATIONAL OF COLORADO, INC.; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC; CAPITAL ONE BANK USA, N.A.; AND ANA MARIA PETERS-RUDICK, THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE, Defendants 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 Court Order dated January 8, 2013 and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq., by Parkside II Homeowners Association, the current holder and owner of a statutory lien recorded January 1, 2011 at Rec No. D1007852 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 for

This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to Court Order dated January 8, 2013 and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq., by Parkside II Homeowners Association, the current holder and owner of a statutory lien recorded January 1, 2011 at Rec No. D1007852 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 for Parkside II Homeowners Association, Inc., recorded on December 6, 1984 at Rec.No. 2478942 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The Declaration establishes a lien for the benefit of Parkside II Homeowners Association, Inc. WHICH LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS legally described as follows:

December 5, 2013

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Lot 15, Block 1, Parkside II Subdivision Filing No. 1, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado also known by street and number as 12804 East Wyoming Circle, Aurora, CO 80012. The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 a.m. on January 2, 2014, at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, Colorado 80112. All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at (720) 874-3851. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above-described lien is: Sean M. Wells, Esq., #40870 Sweetbaum Sands Anderson PC 1125 17th Street, Suite 2100 Denver, CO 80202 (303) 296-3377 Dated: October 8, 2013 J. Grayson Robinson, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 15578 First Publication: November 7, 2013 Last Publication: December 5, 2013 Published in: Littleton Independent, 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd, #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Court Address: 7325 S. Potomac St., Centennial, CO 80112 * (303) 649-6355 Plaintiff: DAVID NEWMAN, v. Defendants: THE HEIRS OF PAMELA A. McDONALD, DAVID McDONALD, CHRIS McDONALD, ERIC McDONALD, KATRINA McDONALD, SHELBY McDONALD, DISCOVER BANK, CHERYL LIEDING, CAVALRY SPV I LLC, ESTHER MIMS, JAN LIETZ, and all unknown persons who claim any interest in the subject matter of this action. Attorneys for Plaintiff: Name: SWEETBAUM SANDS ANDERSON PC Geoffrey P. Anderson (No. 14907) Joshua D. McMahon (No. 36890) Address: 1125 Seventeenth Street, Suite 2100 Denver, Colorado 80202 Phone No.: (303) 296-3377 Email: ganderson@SweetbaumSands.com jmcmahon@SweetbaumSands.com Case No.: 2013CV30560 Division: 407 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: all unknown persons who claim any interest in the subject matter of this action. 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 thirty five (35) days after service of this Summons upon you. Service of this Summons will 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 thirty five (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 any further notice. This is an action to quiet the title of the Plaintiff in and to the real property situated in Arapahoe County, Colorado, more particularly described as follows: Lots 41 and 42, Block 6, RESUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS 1, 2, 3, 4, 13, 14, 15 and 16, OF WINDEMERE GALLUP’S SUBURBAN HOME SUBDIVISION, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. Also known as 6029 S. Bemis St., Littleton, Colorado 80120. Date: October 30, 2013 By: S/ Joshua D. McMahon Geoffrey P. Anderson, #14907 Joshua D. McMahon, #36890 THIS SUMMONS IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO RULE 4(g), C.R.C.P., AS AMENDED. THIS FORM SHOULD NOT BE USED WHERE PERSONAL SERVICE IS DESIRED. Legal Notice No.: 15610 First Publication: November 7, 2013 Last Publication: December 5, 2013 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO Case Number: 12CV2056, Div.: 408 Court Address: 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Plaintiff: THE RED SKY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, v. Defendants: PHUONG NGUYEN, et al. Under an Order and Decree For Judicial Foreclosure entered on August 28, 2013, in the above entitled action, I am ordered to sell certain property, as follows: Original Grantor Original Beneficiary Current Holder of the evidence of debt: The Red Sky Homeowners Association Date of the Deed of Trust Date of Recording of Deed of Trust County of Recording Recording Information Original Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness: $17,932.20 Outstanding Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness as of the date hereof: $17,932.20 plus 18% per annum interest after August 28, 2013 Amount of Judgment entered on August 28,2013: $17,932.20 in favor of The Red Sky Homeowners Association plus 18% per annum interest thereafter Description of property to be foreclosed: Unit 301, Building B, Red Sky Condominiums, according to the Condominium Map

County of Recording Recording Information Original Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness: $17,932.20 Outstanding Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness as of the date hereof: $17,932.20 plus 18% per annum interest after August 28, 2013 Amount of Judgment entered on August 28,2013: $17,932.20 in favor of The Red Sky Homeowners Association plus 18% per annum interest thereafter Description of property to be foreclosed: Unit 301, Building B, Red Sky Condominiums, according to the Condominium Map filed of record on January 11, 1979 in Plat Book 36 at Page 86, under Reception No. 1810251 and supplements thereto and as defined in the Declaration of Condominium of Red Sky recorded January 11, 1979 in Book 2918 at Page 601, records of Arapahoe County, State of Colorado. Also known as: 14590 East 2nd Avenue, #301-B, Aurora, CO 80111

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THE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN. THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE THE FIRST LIEN.

Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO Arapahoe County Justice Center 7325 S. Potomac St. Centennial, CO 80112

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PROSPER FARMS INVESTMENTS LLC, a Colorado limited liability company; Plaintiff, v. EDWIN FISCHAHS; DOROTHY FISCHAHS; WILLIAM TURNAGE, as personal representative for the Estates of Edwin Fischahs and Dorothy Fischahs; and ARAPAHOE COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Colorado. Defendants. Attorneys for Plaintiff: Robert W. Hatch, II Brian T. Ray Hatch Ray Olsen Sandberg LLC 730 Seventeenth Street, Suite 200 Denver, Colorado 80202 Telephone: (303) 298-1800 Fax Number: (303) 298-1804 E m a i l : r h a t c h @ h a t c h l a w y e r s . c o m; bray@hatchlawyers.com Atty. Reg. #s: 16888, 34914

The Declaration of The Red Sky Homeowners Association and C.R.S. § 38-33.3-316(2)(c) have been violated as follows: failure to make payments when the same were due and owing.

Case Number: 2013CV31337 Division: 309

NOTICE OF SALE THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that I will, at 10:00 o’clock A.M., on 30th of January, 2014, at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy., Centennial, Colorado 80112, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property described above, and all interest of said Grantor and the heirs and assigns of said Grantor therein, for the purpose of paying the judgment amount entered herein, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: EDWIN FISCHAHS; DOROTHY FISCHAHS; WILLIAM TURNAGE, as personal representative for the Estates of Edwin Fischahs and Dorothy Fischahs.

**BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. ** First Publication: December 5, 2013 Last Publication: January 2, 2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent, 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd. #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 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. DATED at Centennial, Colorado this 24th day of October, 2013. J. Grayson Robinson Sheriff of Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff The name, address and business telephone number, and bar registration number of the attorney for the holder of the evidence of debt are as follows: Martin E. Long 303 East 17th Ave, Suite 800 Denver, CO 80203 (303) 832-2655 * Reg. No. 12855 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Legal Notice No.: 15614 First Publication: December 5, 2013 Last Publication: January 2, 2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent, 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd. #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013CV030489 DIVISION NO. 308 COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM Plaintiff, HIGHLAND VIEW HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation v. Defendants, BEVERLY HOFFMAN; CHASE M ANHATTAN M ORTGAGE CORPORATION; ALPINE CREDIT, INC.; THE ADVANTAGE GROUP; DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY (IRS); CENTRAL CREDIT CORPORATION; THE OFFICE OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE, as Arapahoe County Public Trustee Regarding: Lot 155, Highlands View, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Also known as: 2687 E. Nichols Circle , Centennial, CO 80122 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 30th day of January, 2014, at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, 13101 E. Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. ** Further, for the purpose of paying off, curing default or redemption, as provided by statute, intent must be directed to or conducted at the above address of the Civil Division of the Sheriff’s Department 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 21st day of October, 2013. J. Grayson Robinson Sheriff of 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.: 15619 First Publication: December 5, 2013 Last Publication: January 2, 2014 Published In: Littleton Independent, 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd. #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO Arapahoe County Justice Center 7325 S. Potomac St. Centennial, CO 80112 PROSPER FARMS INVESTMENTS LLC, a Colorado limited liability company; Plaintiff, v. EDWIN FISCHAHS; DOROTHY FISCHAHS; WILLIAM TURNAGE,

AMENDED SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

Public Notice NOTICE: THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED UPON MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. NOTICE OF RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID SALE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES AR E PR ESEN TL Y C ON STITU TED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS, IS ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES.

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO §38-38-104 SHALL BE FILED AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §38-38-302 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT NO LATER THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE.

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

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PLAINTIFF: SIENNA CLUSTER HOMES ASSOCIATION, INC. v. DEFENDANTS: DIANE DANIELS; FIRST FRANKLIN FINANCIAL CORP., SUBSIDIARY OF NATIONAL CITY BANK OF INDIANA; MICHAEL SALOMONSON; KATHL SALOMONSON; WAKEFIELD AND ASSOCIATES, INC.; MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT, INC.; ALPINE CREDIT, INC.; and CYNTHIA MARES AS THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Attorney: Brianna L. Schaefer Firm: HindmanSanchez P.C. Address: 5610 Ward Road, Suite 300 Arvada, Colorado 80002-1310 Phone Number: 303.432.8999 Fax Number: 303.432.0999 E-mail: bschaefer@hindmansanchez.com Atty. Reg. No.: 34078 Our File No.: 8955.066 Case No.: 2013CV030959 * Div: 309 SUMMONS

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 publica-tion. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.

Neal K. Dunning, Reg. No. 10181 Dated: 2013. BROWN, BERARDINI & DUNNING, P.C. 2000 South Colorado Blvd. Tower Two, Suite 700 Denver, CO 80222 303-329-3363 ndunning@bbdfirm.com GRAYSON ROBINSON, Arapahoe County Sheriff Sgt. James Osborn, Deputy Sheriff

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

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.

Legal Notice No.: 15625 First Publication: November 28, 2013 Last Publication: December 26, 2013 Published in: Littleton Independent, 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd., #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129.

If you fail to file your Answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within the time required, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice.

This is an action to quiet the title of the Plaintiff in and to the real property situated in Arapahoe County, Colorado, more particularly as described below, attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof. The real property at issue in this lawsuit is generally described as: The West 30 feet, lying South of Interstate Highway I-70 and the South 30 feet in Section 2, Township 4 South, Range 65 West of the 6th P.M., County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Dated this 28th day of October, 2013. HATCH RAY OLSEN SANDBERG LLC By: /s/ Brian T. Ray Robert W. Hatch, II Brian T. Ray Attorneys for Plaintiff This summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4(g), C.R.C.P., as amended. This form should not be used where personal service is desired. Legal Notice No.: 15620 First Publication: November 7, 2013 Last Publication: December 5, 2013 Published in the Littleton Independent Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO Arapahoe County Justice Center 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112; 303-649-6355 Case No. 2013CV441 * Div./Ctrm. Plaintiff: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. vs. Defendants: VLZ DEVELOPMENT LLC, a limited liability company duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Colorado, VICTOR AND HANNAH ZACCAGLIN TRUST DATED MARCH 20, 1992 and CYNTHIA MARES AS THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. SHERIFF’S COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE AND NOTICE OF RIGHTS OF REDEMPTION AND CURE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: VLZ DEVELOPMENT LLC, A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY DULY ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF COLORADO: Original Grantor WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.: Original Beneficiary WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.: Current Owner of Evidence of Debt OCTOBER 27, 2006: Date of Deed of Trust November 6, 2006: Date of Original Recording B6158026: Original Recording Information NOTICE OF SALE Under an Order Granting Verified Motion For Default Judgment Against VLZ Development LLC, and Victor and Hannah Zaccaglin Trust Dated March 20, 1992, Reforming the Subordination Agreement and Decree of Foreclosure entered on September 18, 2013, in the above entitled action and recorded September 24, 2013, as Reception No. D3119052, I am ordered to sell the following property which is all of the property currently encumbered by the Deed of Trust recorded in the County of Arapahoe at Reception No. B6158026 on November 6, 2006. LOT 2, BLOCK 6, SADDLE ROCK GOLF CLUB SOUTH SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 5, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known and numbered as: 22246 East Glasgow Place, Aurora, CO 80016 The Plaintiff named above is the creditor in this action and the current owner of the evidence of debt in rem (Deed of Trust) secured by the property being sold; and as of August 13, 2013, the outstanding judgment principal balance is $993,315.37, and the outstanding principal balance due and owing on said judgment secured by this property is $319,108.56. I shall offer for public sale to the highest bidder, for cash, at public auction, all the right, title, and interest of the Defendants in said property on January 23, 2014, at 10 o’clock A.M at Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, 13101 E. Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112. Telephone number 720-874-3851. NOTICE: THE LIEN BEING FO RECLOSED UPON MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. NOTICE OF RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID SALE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO RE-

Name, address, telephone number and email address of the attorney representing the owner of the indebtedness and foreclosing lienor:

Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO Arapahoe County Justice Center 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112; 303-649-6355 Case No. 2013CV441 * Div./Ctrm. Plaintiff: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. vs. Defendants: VLZ DEVELOPMENT LLC, a limited liability company duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Colorado, VICTOR AND HANNAH ZACCAGLIN TRUST DATED MARCH 20, 1992 and CYNTHIA MARES AS THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. SHERIFF’S COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE AND NOTICE OF RIGHTS OF REDEMPTION AND CURE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: VLZ DEVELOPMENT LLC, A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY DULY ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF COLORADO: Original Grantor WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.: Original Beneficiary WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.: Current Owner of Evidence of Debt OCTOBER 27, 2006: Date of Deed of Trust November 6, 2006: Date of Original Recording B6158028: Original Recording Information NOTICE OF SALE Under an Order Granting Verified Motion For Default Judgment Against VLZ Development LLC, and Victor and Hannah Zaccaglin Trust Dated March 20, 1992, Reforming the Subordination Agreement and Decree of Foreclosure entered on September 18, 2013, in the above entitled action and recorded September 24, 2013, as Reception No. D3119052, I am ordered to sell the following property which is all of the property currently encumbered by the Deed of Trust recorded in the County of Arapahoe at Reception No. B6158028 on November 6, 2006. LOT 1, BLOCK 6, SADDLE ROCK GOLF CLUB SOUTH SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 5, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Known as street address 22256 East Glasgow Place, Aurora, CO 80016 The Plaintiff named above is the creditor in this action and the current owner of the evidence of debt in rem (Deed of Trust) secured by the property being sold; and as of August 13, 2013, the outstanding judgment principal balance is $993,315.37, and the outstanding principal balance due and owing on said judgment secured by this property is $326,306.50. I shall offer for public sale to the highest bidder, for cash, at public auction, all the right, title, and interest of the Defendants in said property on January 23, 2014, at 10 o’clock A.M at Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, 13101 E. Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112. Telephone number 720-874-3851. ** BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE.** NOTICE: THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED UPON MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. Name, address, telephone number and email address of the attorney representing the owner of the indebtedness and foreclosing lienor: Neal K. Dunning, Reg. No. 10181 BROWN, BERARDINI & DUNNING, P.C. 2000 South Colorado Blvd. Tower Two, Suite 700 Denver, CO 80222 303-329-3363 ndunning@bbdfirm.com

This is an action affecting the real property described in the Complaint and is a proceeding in rem as well as a proceeding in personam. Dated this 29th day of August, 2013. Respectfully submitted, HINDMANSANCHEZ P.C. Original signature of Brianna L. Schaefer is on file with the law offices of HindmanSanchez P.C. pursuant to C.R.C.P. 121, §1-26(7). /s/ Brianna L. Schaefer Brianna L. Schaefer, No. 34078 Marc A. Tahiry, No. 38991 ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF SIENNA CLUSTER HOMES ASSOCIATION, INC. Address of Plaintiff: Sienna Cluster Homes Association, Inc. c/o LCM Property Management, Inc. 1776 South Jackson Street, Ste. 530 Denver, CO 80210 Legal Notice No.: 15636 First Publication: November 28, 2013 Last Publication: December 26, 2013 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, CITY & COUNTY OF DENVER, STATE OF COLORADO Court address: 1437 Bannock Street, Denver, Colorado 80202 Case Number: 83-CV-8015 * Ctrm.: 275 Plaintiff: ALLAN J. ROBBINS Defendants: A B GOLDBERG SHERIFF'S NOTICE OF SALE

Plaintiff: The Villas at Aspen Ridge, Inc. v. Defendants: Stephanie N. Hill, Colorado Housing and Finance Authority,Department of Revenue of the State of Colorado, B & R Check Holders, Inc., United States of America--Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service Attorney: James M. Harm 1554 Emerson Street, Denver, CO 80218 Phone Number:303-832-9476 E-mail:jmharm@qwestoffice.net FAX Number: 303-832-7711 Atty. Reg. #: 10515 Case Number: 2013CV30842 SUMMONS THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE DEFENDANT NAMED ABOVE: You are summoned and required to file with the clerk of this court an answer or other response to the attached complaint within 21 days after this summons is served on you in the State of Colorado, or within 35 days after this summons is served on you outside the State of Colorado. Your answer or counterclaim must be accompanied with the applicable filing fee. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within the applicable time period, judgment by default may be entered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint, without any further notice to you. This is an action for foreclosure and assessment lien covering real property described as: Parcel A: Condominium Unit F-101, The Villas at Aspen Ridge, According to the Condominium Map thereof, recorded on February 20, 2003, at reception No. B3038182, in the Records of the Office of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, Colorado and as defined and described in the Villas at Aspen Ridge Condominium Declaration recorded on July 30, 2002, at reception No. B2137079, in said records. Parcel B: Garage Unit 133, the Villas at Aspen Ridge, According to the Condominium Map thereof, recorded on February 20, 2003, at reception No. B3038182, in the records of the Office of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, Colorado, and as defined and described in the Villas at Aspen Ridge Condominium Declaration recorded on July 30, 2002, at Reception No. B2137079, in said records. also known as 18959 East Warren Circle #F-101, Aurora, Colorado 80013. The following documents are also served with this summons: Complaint for Damages and Foreclosure of Assessment Lien and District Court Civil Cover Sheet. Dated at Denver, Colorado, this 9th day of November, 2013. Respectfully submitted, S/JAMES M. HARM JAMES M. HARM, #10515 Attorney for Plaintiff This summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4, C.R.C.P., as amended. *In accordance with C.R.C. P. 121 a printed copy of this document with original signatures is being maintained by the filing party and will be made available for inspection by other parties or the court upon request Legal Notice No.: 15702 First Publication: November 21, 2013 Last Publication: December 19, 2013 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Judgment Creditor: Allan J. Robbins Judgment Debtor: Abraham B. Goldberg Writ of Execution: July 5, 2013 Date of recording of Certificate of Levy: March 22, 2012 Reception Number of Certificate of Levy: D2032017 County of Recording of Certificate of Levy: Arapahoe Outstanding Principal Balance of Indebtedness: $52,039.98 Legal Description of Property to be Foreclosed Lot 10, Greenwood Highline Subdivision, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO

Also known as 2805 E. Long Ct., Greenwood Village, Colorado 80121 THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will, at 10 o'clock a.m., on January 9, 2014, at the Office of the Arapahoe County Sheriff, , 13101 E. Broncos Parkway Centennial CO 80112, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property described herein, and all interest of said Judgment Debtor, and the heirs and assigns of said Judgment Debtor therein, for the purpose of paying the Judgment amount entered herein, plus all interest, costs, and applicable attorneys’ fees, and will deliver to purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE.** The name, address, and telephone number of the attorney representing the Judgment Creditor is as follows: Alan S Thompson, Esq. Lohf Shaiman Jacobs Hyman & Feiger, PC 950 South Cherry Street, #900 Denver, CO 80246 (303) 753-9000 THE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN DESCRIBED HEREIN. THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Legal Notice No.: 15627 First Publication: November 28, 2013 Last Publication: December 26, 2013 Published in: Littleton Independent, 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd., #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129.

Dated this 6th day of November, 2013. J. Grayson Robinson, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn, Deputy Sheriff

PLAINTIFF: SIENNA CLUSTER HOMES ASSOCIATION, INC. v. DEFENDANTS: DIANE DANIELS; FIRST FRANKLIN FINANCIAL CORP., SUBSI-

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THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

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

District Court Arapahoe County, Colorado Court Address: 7325 S. Potomac St. Centennial, Colorado 80112

Under a Writ of Execution issued out of the above referenced matter July 5, 2013, the Sheriff of Arapahoe County, Colorado is ordered to sell certain real property, as follows:

Dated: October 23, 2013 J. GRAYSON ROBINSON, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn, Deputy Sheriff

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Legal Notice No.: 15688 First Publication: November 14, 2013 Last Publication: December 12, 2013 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice District Court Arapahoe County, Colorado Court Address: 7325 S. Potomac St. Centennial, Colorado 80112 Plaintiff: The Villas at Aspen Ridge, Inc. v. Defendants: Stephanie N. Hill, Colorado Housing and Finance Authority,De-

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CIVIL ACTION NO. 2012CV2261 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Plaintiff, FOXDALE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation, v. Defendants, MARK A. LAIR; JOHNS MANVILLE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION; THE OFFICE OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE Regarding: Unit 205, Building 18, Foxdale Condominiums, Fifth Supplement, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. Also known as: 902 S. Walden St., #205, Aurora, CO 80117 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 23rd day of January, 2014, at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, 13101 E. Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112; phone number 720-874-3845. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. ** Further, for the purpose of paying off, curing default or redemption, as provided by statute, intent must be directed to or conducted at the above address of the Civil 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 18th day of October, 2013. J. Grayson Robinson Sheriff of 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.: 15606 First Publication: November 28, 2013 Last Publication: December 26, 2013 Published In: Littleton Independent, 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd. #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO Arapahoe County Justice Center 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112; 303-649-6355

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Free throws can be arc of triumph By Jim Benton

jbenton@ourcoloradonews.com The outcome of many basketball games is decided from 15 feet away from the basket. “Free-throw shooting is one of the most important things in winning a basketball game,” said Valor Christian senior Garrett Baggett, who made 82 percent of his attempts from the charity stripe last season. “If you miss 10 free throws and lose by two points, if you had made five of 10 you win the game.” Coaches substitute late in games not only to get good defensive or offensive players on the floor, but also to get better free-throw shooters in the lineup. “It always comes down to free throws,” said Highlands Ranch coach Bob Caton. “Sometimes not just making a free throw but getting a lot of free throws too.” Valor Christian coach Ronnie DeGray tries to make sure his players have their feet correctly aligned and their shooting methods are correct. After that, it us up to the player. Coaches have numerous approaches such as free-throw ladders, team competition and other shooting drills with awards Garrett Baggett, an 82 percent free throw shooter, takes a foul shot during a recent practice. Photo by Jim Benton and the usual running punishment to put pressure on players to make free throws catch the ball and get a feel for it, take three shoot. I’d shoot about 100 free throws a day. during practice. dribbles to get in a rhythm, eyes on the rim I think that’s where it developed. I could alFree-throw shooting provides a chunk and shoot it.” ways improve on my free-throw shooting. of almost every basketball practice. The waving and other methods students I’d like to shoot 90 percent this year.” “We like players to get comfortable,” ex- use to distract free-throw shooters doesn’t Other accurate free-throw shooters plained Caton. “Every kid when he shoots a bother Baggett. returning this season include Highlands free throw should have a pattern, whatever “All the waving doesn’t usually bother Ranch’s Evan Motlong, who also hit 83 perthey like to do. Then you want to have the me because I have my head down when I cent of his attempts (44 of 53). Lutheran’s good form, the proper form. One thing you dribble so at the last second is when I pull James Willis (83 of 110) and Cherry Creek’s don’t do, if a kid is making a good percent up, look at the rim and shoot it,” he said. Griffin Parr (54 of 72) each connected on 75 of his free throws, you leave him alone. If “So I really don’t see all that when I shoot percent, while Rock Canyon’s Mitch Lomhe is not making a good percent of his free the ball. bard (56 of 77), Jake Holtzmann (72 of 99) throws, then you work with him. Then “It depends on the situation if I think of Chaparral and Cherry Creek’s Will Bower you want repetition, where everything be- about the importance of a free throw. If it’s (37 of 51) were 73 percent shooters. comes a habit.” a close game, I’ll think a little bit more. I As a team, Cherry Creek made 74 perBaggett made 63 of 76 free-throw at- just think about it like any other shot, it’s a cent of its free throws. Valor and Mountain tempts and is one of the best returning routine that I’ve always had.” Vista made 71 percent of their attempts in Name, address, telephone number and south metro area boys players in free throw Baggett got into a free-throw shooting email 2012-13. address of the attorney representTO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This Noing the owner of the indebtedness and percentage. routine early. Highlands tice is given with regard to the following foreclosing lienor: Ranch ranked near the botdescribed Deed of Trust: “I used to be homeschooled in middle “I have a routine I do before every freetom of the Continental League, hitting 61 VLZ DEVELOPMENT LLC, A LIMITED Neal K. Dunning, Reg. No. 10181 throw shot,” said Baggett. “I’llLIABILITY walk toCOMPANY the school,” he recalled. “I’d finish my school BROWN, percent of its free throws. DULY ORGANBERARDINI & DUNNING, P.C. IZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS South Colorado Blvd. top of the key, look at the rim little bit, work by noonTheand I’dnamed justabove go isout and 2000 “Sometimes OF a THE STATE OF COLORADO: OriginPlaintiff the creditTower Two, Suite 700 it’s who gets fouled and if

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OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO Arapahoe County Justice Center 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112; 303-649-6355 Civil Case No. 2013CV441 Plaintiff: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. vs. Defendants: VLZ DEVELOPMENT LLC, a limited liability company duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Colorado, VICTOR AND HANNAH ZACCAGLIN TRUST DATED MARCH 20, 1992 and CYNTHIA MARES AS THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. SHERIFF’S COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE AND NOTICE OF RIGHTS OF REDEMPTION AND CURE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: VLZ DEVELOPMENT LLC, A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY DULY ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF COLORADO: Original Grantor WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.: Original Beneficiary WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.: Current Owner of Evidence of Debt OCTOBER 27, 2006: Date of Deed of Trust November 6, 2006: Date of Original Recording B6158026: Original Recording Information NOTICE OF SALE Under an Order Granting Verified Motion For Default Judgment Against VLZ Development LLC, and Victor and Hannah Zaccaglin Trust Dated March 20, 1992, Reforming the Subordination Agreement and Decree of Foreclosure entered on September 18, 2013, in the above entitled action and recorded PUBLIC September NOTICE 24, 2013, as Reception No. D3119052, I am ordered to sell the following property which is all of Public Notice of Petition the property currently encumbered by the for Change of Name Deed of Trust recorded in the County of Arapahoe at Reception No. B6158026 on Public notice given on November 26, November 6, is2006. 2013 that a Petition for a Change of Name LOT BLOCK 6, SADDLE GOLF of an 2, adult has been filed withROCK the ArapaCLUB SOUTH hoe County Court.SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 5, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF The petition requests that the name COLORADO of Luis Antonio Andrade-Giles be changed to and Louie Giles. as: 22246 East Also known numbered Glasgow Aurora, CO 80016 Case No.:Place, 2013 C 100721

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The Plaintiff named above is the creditTammera Herivel, Clerk of the Court or in this action and the current owner By:the Beth Hunter, Deputy of evidence of debtClerk in rem (Deed of Trust) secured by the property being Legal No: sold; Notice and as of15643 August 13, 2013, the outstanding judgment First Publication: Decemberprincipal 5, 2013 balancePublication: is $993,315.37, and the outstandLast December 19, 2013 ing principal balance due and owing on Publisher: Littleton Independent said judgment secured by this property is $319,108.56. _________________________________ I shall offer for public sale to the highest bidder, for cash, at public auction, all the right, title, and interest of the Defendants in said property on January 23, 2014, at

al Grantor WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.: Original Beneficiary WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.: Current Owner of Evidence of Debt OCTOBER 27, 2006: Date of Deed of Trust November 6, 2006: Date of Original Recording B6158026: Original Recording Information

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NOTICE OF SALE Under an Order Granting Verified Motion For Default Judgment Against VLZ Development LLC, and Victor and Hannah Zaccaglin Trust Dated March 20, 1992, Reforming the Subordination Agreement and Decree of Foreclosure entered on September 18, 2013, in the above entitled action and recorded September 24, 2013, as Reception No. D3119052, I am ordered to sell the following property which is all of the property currently encumbered by the Deed of Trust recorded in the County of Arapahoe at Reception No. B6158026 on November 6, 2006. LOT 2, BLOCK 6, SADDLE ROCK GOLF CLUB SOUTH SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 5, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known and numbered as: 22246 East Glasgow Place, Aurora, CO 80016 The Plaintiff named above is the creditor in this action and the current owner of the evidence of debt in rem (Deed of Trust) secured by the property being sold; and as of August 13, 2013, the outstanding judgment principal balance is $993,315.37, and the outstanding principal balance due and owing on said judgment secured by this property is $319,108.56. I shall offer for public sale to the highest bidder, for cash, at public auction, all the right, title, and interest of the Defendants in said property on January 23, 2014, at 10 o’clock A.M at Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, 13101 E. Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112. Telephone number 720-874-3851. PUBLIC NOTICE ** BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED Public Notice of FUNDS Petition SUFFICIENT TOfor COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID Change of Name AT TIME OF SALE.**

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Public noticeTHE is given on November 26, NOTICE: LIEN BEING FORE2013 that aUPON Petition for aNOT Change of FIRST Name CLOSED MAY BE A of an adult has been filed with the ArapaLIEN. hoe County Court. Name, address, telephone number and email address of the attorney representThe petition requests that the name of ing the owner of the indebtedness and Jorge Abraham Melo Giles be changed to foreclosing lienor: Abraham Giles. Neal K. Dunning, Reg. No. 10181 BROWN, & DUNNING, P.C. Case No.:BERARDINI 2013 C 100720 2000 South Colorado Blvd. Tower Two, Suite 700 Tammera Herivel, Clerk of the Court Denver, CO 80222 By: Beth Hunter, Deputy Clerk 303-329-3363 ndunning@bbdfirm.com Legal Notice No: 15644 Dated: October 23, 2013 5, 2013 First Publication: December J. GRAYSON ROBINSON, Last Publication: DecemberSheriff 19, 2013 Arapahoe Publisher: County, Littleton Colorado Independent By: Sgt. James Osborn, Deputy Sheriff _________________________________ Legal Notice No.: 15626 First Publication: November 28, 2013 Last Publication: December 26, 2013 Published in: Littleton Independent, 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd., #210,

or in this action and the current owner of the evidence of debt in rem (Deed of Trust) secured by the property being sold; and as of August 13, 2013, the outstanding judgment principal balance is $993,315.37, and the outstanding principal balance due and owing on said judgment secured by this property is $319,108.56.

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I shall offer for public sale to the highest bidder, for cash, at public auction, all the right, title, and interest of the Defendants in said property on January 23, 2014, at 10 o’clock A.M at Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, 13101 E. Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112. Telephone number 720-874-3851. ** BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE.** NOTICE: THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED UPON MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. Name, address, telephone number and email address of the attorney representing the owner of the indebtedness and foreclosing lienor: Neal K. Dunning, Reg. No. 10181 BROWN, BERARDINI & DUNNING, P.C. 2000 South Colorado Blvd. Tower Two, Suite 700 Denver, CO 80222 303-329-3363 ndunning@bbdfirm.com Dated: October 23, 2013 J. GRAYSON ROBINSON, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 15626 First Publication: November 28, 2013 Last Publication: December 26, 2013 Published in: Littleton Independent, 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd., #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129.

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UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA IN RE: Case No. 11-25173-jad Timothy Holweger and Vicki Holweger, Debtors Chapter 13 Timothy R. Holweger and Vicki Holweger, Movants Vs. Bank of America, N.A. and Ronda J. Winnecour, Chapter 13 Trustee, Respondent. Hearing: 12/11/2013 @ 11 am NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT Timothy Holweger and Vicki Holweger have filed a Motion to Sell Real Property Free and

Denver, CO 80222 303-329-3363 ndunning@bbdfirm.com

Dated: October 23, 2013 J. GRAYSON ROBINSON, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn, Deputy Sheriff

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Legal Notice No.: 15626 First Publication: November 28, 2013 Last Publication: December 26, 2013 Published in: Littleton Independent, 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd., #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Susan Regina Scharnowski, aka Susan R. Scharnowski, aka Susan Scharnowski, aka Regina G. Scharnowski, Deceased Case Number: 2013 PR 0982 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 March 28, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Reinhard Scharnowski Personal Representative 4545 S. Monaco Street, Unit 129 Denver, Colorado 80237 Legal Notice No: 15629 First Publication: November 28, 2013 Last Publication: December 12, 2013 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION AND PLAN FOR DISSOLUTION OF SOUTHPARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION

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DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Clear of All Mortgages, Liens and EncumCourt Address: brances located at 4608 Copeland Loop, 7325 South Potomac Street, Englewood, CO 80112 Unit 103, Littleton, CO 80126 and is to be Case No.: 1984CV464 sold for $160,000. Division: 207 TERMS OF THE SALES ARE: GIVEN Buyer that PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY must post non-refundable depositCounty of there wasafiled in the Arapahoe $1,000.00 and closing within 30 days. District Court on the 11th day of November, 2013, a offers petition entitled “Petition Higher/better to be considered at and Plan for Dissolution of SouthPark the sale hearing. Metropolitan District” (the “Petition”). Pursuant to §§ 32-1-703(1), 32-1-702(2) The hearing will be held Decemand sale 32-1-703(3), C.R.S., theon undersigned ber 11, 2013 AT 11 A.M. of in the the same. U.S. Bankhereby provides notice ruptcy Court before Judge Jeffery Deller in NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that SouthCourt Room “D”, 5400 U.S. Steel Tower, ParkGrant Metropolitan District (the “District”) 600 Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. submitted a current financial statement with the Petition, as required by Section If more information is needed, contactCerti32-1-703(2), a Preliminary Financial Pam Carr, Cherry Properties. fication with the Creek Petition setting forth a Phone: 713-9000. plan for(303) dissolution and stating that as of the date of the hearing on dissolution, the District will have no financial obligations or /s/Shawn N. Wright outstanding bonds, as required under § Shawn N. Wright, Esquire 32-1-702(3), C.R.S., and the Petition conCounsel for Debtorsaffirming that the sertains a statement 4 WestofManilla Avenue vices the District will not be continued Pittsburgh, PA 15220 within the District, as required by § 32-1702(4), C.R.S. The Preliminary Financial Certification and statement, together with the Petition, are on file in the District Court

Boys BasketBall players to watch Some of the top boys basketball players in the south metro area for the 2013-14 season: Garrett BaGGett, 5-11, senior, Valor Christian Jonathan BarneS, 6-8, senior, Ponderosa Will BoWer, 6-3, junior, Cherry Creek Zach Braxton, 6-8, senior, Highlands Ranch ethan Brunhofer, 6-2, senior, Arapahoe taylour cavanauGh, 6-5, senior, Douglas County eliJah cherrinGton, 6-3, senior, Legend JoSh clauSen, 6-3, junior, Lutheran calvin cooke, 6-3, senior, Douglas County matt DoWSey, 6-5, senior, Castle View michael eGeBerG, 5-10, senior, Heritage chaSe foSter, 6-5, senior, Valor Christian tyler Garcia, 5-9, junior, Rock Canyon Jake holtZmann, 6-5, sophomore, Chaparral tim laDWiG, 6-7, senior, Littleton mitch lomBarD, 6-1, junior, Rock Canyon Zach mihalicZ, 6-8, senior, Legend chriS mooDy, 6-5, sophomore, Chaparral evan motlonG, 6-2, senior, Highlands Ranch Griffin Parr, 6-3, senior, Cherry Creek Jake PemBerton, 6-3, senior, Mountain Vista tom Skufca, 6-3, junior, Heritage ryley SteWart, 6-3, junior, Highlands Ranch BrenDan till, 6-2, senior, Arapahoe JameS WilliS, 6-0, sophomore, Lutheran

he is a good shooter,” “Last year Pursuantsaid to §§Caton. 32-1-703(1), 32-1-702(2) 32-1-703(3), C.R.S., shoot the undersigned we had a coupleand guys who didn’t very hereby provides notice of the same. well. If they had shot better, we would have NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that Southbeen in great shape.” Park Metropolitan District (the “District”)

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NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION AND PLAN FOR DISSOLUTION OF SOUTHPARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 7325 South Potomac Street, Englewood, CO 80112 Case No.: 1984CV464 Division: 207 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there was filed in the Arapahoe County District Court on the 11th day of November, 2013, a petition entitled “Petition and Plan for Dissolution of SouthPark Metropolitan District” (the “Petition”). Pursuant to §§ 32-1-703(1), 32-1-702(2) and 32-1-703(3), C.R.S., the undersigned hereby provides notice of the same. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that SouthPark Metropolitan District (the “District”) submitted a current financial statement with the Petition, as required by Section 32-1-703(2), a Preliminary Financial Certification with the Petition setting forth a plan for dissolution and stating that as of the date of the hearing on dissolution, the District will have no financial obligations or outstanding bonds, as required under § 32-1-702(3), C.R.S., and the Petition contains a statement affirming that the services of the District will not be continued within the District, as required by § 32-1702(4), C.R.S. The Preliminary Financial Certification and statement, together with the Petition, are on file in the District Court in and for Arapahoe County, Colorado, and are available for public inspection.

submitted a current financial statement with the Petition, as required by Section 32-1-703(2), a Preliminary Financial Certification with the Petition setting forth a plan for dissolution and stating that as of the date of the hearing on dissolution, the District will have no financial obligations or outstanding bonds, as required under § 32-1-702(3), C.R.S., and the Petition contains a statement affirming that the services of the District will not be continued within the District, as required by § 32-1702(4), C.R.S. The Preliminary Financial Certification and statement, together with the Petition, are on file in the District Court in and for Arapahoe County, Colorado, and are available for public inspection.

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NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a hearing on the above-referenced Petition has been set for the hour of 8:30 a.m. in the Arapahoe County District Court on the 13th day of December, 2013, at which time any interested party may appear and be heard on the sufficiency of the Petition or on the adequacy of the applicable financial and service provisions contained therein, pursuant to §321-703(2), C.R.S. ATTORNEYS FOR THE PETITIONER William P. Ankele, Jr., Attorney Reg. #12142 Kristin J. Bowers, Attorney Reg. #34839 WHITE, BEAR & ANKELE Professional Corporation 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122 Phone Number: (303) 858-1800 Legal Notice No.: 15642 First Publication: December 5, 2013 Last Publication: December 5, 2013 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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Tuesday afTernoon Book Group meets at 2 p.m. weekly at Columbine Library, 7706 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton, to discuss various books. Call 303-932-2690. ZeTa rho Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha meets every second Tuesday from September to May at members’ houses in Parker, Aurora and Littleton. Call 303-841-0332 or 303-805-5135. supporT Beyond divorce: reBuildinG When your relaTionship ends helps individuals through the emotional

roller-coaster ride of separation or divorce and addresses such topics as grief, anger, denial, guilt, letting go, self-esteem, and dating again. The series is taught by trained facilitators and involves education presentations plus discussion groups. There is no charge for attending the first meeting of the 10-week series. Sessions are on-going and meetings are in the west and south metro areas. Call 303-978-9865 or go to divorceseminarcenter. com for more information.

Blue sTar MoThers of aMerica denver chapTer 3 meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at Hope United Methodist Church, 5101 South Dayton Street, Greenwood Village. We are mothers who now have, or have had, children honorably serving in the military. We are a nonprofit service organization supporting each other and our children while promoting patriotism. Contact Lynne Hunt, 303-683-2676 or lynnebhunt@gmail.com for information.

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ment and tools to overcome addiction at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at The Salvation Army Centennial Corps, 3900 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial. 303-779-9662

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

Kelly at 303-321-5503.

JoB supporT neTWork Group helps people seeking

new employment for whatever reason. Resources and professional career counseling are presented. Group meets Wednesdays from 8:15-9:15 a.m. at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Call Phil Green at 303-794-6379.

liTTleTon lupus supporT Group of the Colorado Lupus Foundation meets every third Saturday of each month in the greeting card section at the Tattered Cover in Highlands Ranch. Call 303-771-9205 or 303-688-8047. loss and Grief supporT Group meets from 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays at Littleton United Methodist Church, 1313 W. Shepperd, Room M-13. Call Lee Root at 303-791-6287. naMi connecTion. Consumer-run recovery support group for persons living with mental illnesses meet from 7-8:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network, 61 W. Davies Ave. N, Littleton. For more information contact June at 303-788-0776 or Carol at 303-790-1055 naTional alliance on MenTal illness arapahoe-douGlas counTies provides support, education,

and advocacy for families and friends of persons with brain disorders, and for persons with brain disorders. Examples of brain disorders are schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, previously called manic depression, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Meetings are at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 8565 S. Poplar Way, Littleton. Call Janet at 303-740-9383 or visit www. NAMIADCO.org.

overeaTers anonyMous meets from 10-11 a.m. and from 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays in the Sedalia Room at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 2100 Meadows Parkway, Castle Rock. peripheral neuropaThy supporT Group The denver Branch meets from 3:30-5 p.m. the first and third

Thursdays of every month at Christ Church United Methodist, 690 Colorado Blvd., Denver; parking and entrance in the back. For information about the Denver Branch meetings, call Dorothy Miller at 303-814-2112 or email dorthy_miller@ hotmail.com.

a supporT Group for seniors who are visually impaired

Thursday each month from 7-9 p.m. in the Pastoral Center, 6853 S. Prince St., Littleton. Anyone grieving a loss is welcome. Call 303-798-8506.

meets at 10 a.m. the second Thursday of the month at the Buck Recreation Center in Littleton. Contact Don Freeman at 303798-8985 for further information.

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