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New ideas: Business expert gives advice on how to succeed with millennial workers. See Page 7

Spirit calls: Littleton artist Andy Marquez wows with his latest exhibit. See Page 15

Volunteer Kathy Strank serves up turkey to the cats as she delivers the Feast for the Furry Friends. This is the fifth year volunteers have prepared and served a Thanksgiving menu meal to the dogs and cats at the Humane Society of the South Platte Valley. Photos by Tom Munds

Feast set before furry friends

Ready for tip-off: Local high school teams set to hit the hardwood. See Page 26

Special turkey dinner served to dogs and cats in shelter By Tom Munds

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This Thanksgiving feast was for the dogs and cats. Volunteers gathered on Nov. 27 and dished up turkey, mashed potatoes and other goodies for the animals at the Humane Society of South Platte Valley. “This is the fifth year we have done the Feast for Furry Friends here at the society,” said Susan Fredinburg, operations manager. “Volunteers prepare all the food for the feast, and our veterinarian approves every item on the feast menu.” For example, she cooked the five turkeys for the feast, roasting them without any butter, salt, pepper or other spices, she said. The bowls of ingredients were lined up: turkey,

mashed potatoes, green beans, pure pumpkin and pure cranberries. Each of the 35 to 50 dogs in the shelter had a correct-sized bowl, containing dry dog food. A volunteer mixed the feast ingredients with the dry dog food before taking the bowl to the dog’s kennel. Cindy Hendershott delivered a bowl to Finley, which wagged his tail and licked her hand as she set it down. “I think it is awesome to take time to think about doing something special on Thanksgiving for the animals here at the shelter,” the Littleton woman said. “We did this last year and came back because we think the dogs and cats should have a special meal so Thanksgiving is special for them too.” Littleton resident Kathy Strank took on the task of providing just turkey for the dozens of cats at the society. “I’ve been a society volunteer for two or three Feast continues on Page 31

Susan Fredinburg, project manager, demonstrates how much turkey to put in the bowls for the volunteers preparing the Feast for the Furry Friends. The event provided a special Thanksgiving turkey meal to the dogs and cats at the Humane Society of the South Platte Valley.

In Littleton, it’s all in the Details Small-business owners `thriving’ as part of the community By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com This holiday season, Peggy Cooper is a reminder that shopping small and local can help your neighbor’s story have a happy ending. When longtime Littleton resident Cooper met her husband, Bart, 13 years ago, she had already been through a divorce from her first husband, the death of her second and a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. “I told him I have a lot of baggage,” she said. “At that age, you lay everything on the line. And he said, `You know what? I’m a nurse. I can handle it.” He’d spent most of his career in the medical field, and she in the financial world. But when he got laid off about the same time she found out that Details Boutique, one of her favorite little shops on Main Street, was for sale, they made a leap of faith. “It was my dream to have my own store, not really his,” she said. “But he went along with it. … He actually ran it for the first year. He always said it was cheaper for him to buy it for me than for me to keep shopping there. Even though he was a guy in a girls’ store, he learned the products inside and Details continues on Page 13

Peggy Cooper, who owns Details on Main Street, will stay open with other downtown Littleton merchants during Holiday Shopping Night from 5 to 9 p.m. on Dec. 6. Photo by Jennifer Smith

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Demand prompts Wind Crest to expand Senior-living community to surpass 1,000 residents By Christy Steadman

csteadman @coloradocommunitymedia.com With all the amenities and services offered, it’s like living on a land-locked cruise ship, said one resident of Wind Crest, a retirement community of more than 850 people. By the end of 2015, the community located near C-470 and Santa Fe Drive in Highlands Ranch is expected to be home to at least 1,000 people, said Jason Atwell, Wind Crest’s senior director of sales, following the completion of a $59.4 million expansion. “We found we needed to accommodate the increasing demand for Wind Crest’s lifestyle,” he said. Wind Crest opened the first of its new residential buildings in mid-November. McHenry’s Crossing boasts 102 new apartment homes. It is 90 percent sold, and 10 families have already moved in. In March 2015, Wind Crest will open Parry Landing, another residential building that will feature 75 apartment homes. It is already 63 percent sold. Both buildings also have community living areas within the structures, and offer apartments ranging in size from one bedroom, starting at 750 square feet, to 2,000-square-foot luxury apartments. McHenry’s Crossing and Parry Landing are located across the Highline Canal and Trail from the original Wind Crest neighborhood. A 440-foot sky bridge, which is climate-controlled to allow all-season access, connects the new and original neighborhoods. Contributing to Wind Crest’s lifestyle, Atwell said, is a new community clubhouse slated to be complete in August 2015. The clubhouse will feature a 230-seat arts and enrichment center, which can serve as an auditorium for theater, meetings and other community gatherings. The clubhouse will also offer a steakhouse, a catering room and a terrace with views of downtown Den-

LEFT: Wind Crest will complete a $59.4 million expansion in 2015. The retirement community in Highlands Ranch will be home to 1,000 people by completion of the expansion. Courtesy photo RIGHT: A 440-foot, climate-controlled sky bridge connects new Wind Crest community neighborhoods to the originals. The first of the new buildings opened in November, the second will open in March 2015 and the third, a community clubhouse, will open in August 2015. Photo by Christy Steadman ver and the mountains. “Our beautiful Highlands Ranch locale amid the Rocky Mountains is especially appealing,” Atwell said. In 2013, 39 percent of Highlands Ranch’s Wind Crest residents came from out of state, he said. “It’s the quality of life in this area.” The expansion will boost the local economy, as well, Atwell said. More people, the residents and their guests and visitors, will be frequenting local businesses. More jobs will also be brought to the area. Wind Crest currently employs a little more than 400 people, Atwell said, and that

number will soon increase by about 100. In addition, Wind Crest residents often involve themselves in the community — they volunteer and do a lot of philanthropic work, Atwell said. “They are contributing to the greater community of Douglas County,” Atwell said. “(And) when seniors have a way to contribute, it makes them great.” The entire Wind Crest community is at one-third of its build-out, Atwell said, so there will be more expansions coming within the next few years. The community builds for demand, and there is a waiting list for about 150 house-

holds, he said. “There’s a pent-up demand,” Atwell said. “(And) as the demand continues, we’ll continue to build.” Wind Crest, developed and managed by Maryland-based Erickson Living, is a 501 C3 nonprofit entity with the charitable purpose of helping people live their retirement years, Atwell said. Wind Crest can provide the services and amenities that so many look for in their retirement years, he said. “The home-for-life pledge gives people the peace-of-mind that this is their home,” Atwell said.

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Urban-renewal issue makes ballot Nearly 4,000 signatures collected in effort to put projects to vote

HOW DID THE INITIATIVE START?

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jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com The city clerk’s office has verified about 800 more signatures than community activists needed to get their ballot question in front of the voters, which means there will be a special election on March 3, 2015. Voters will be asked to decide whether they should get the chance to weigh in on every urban-renewal project city council might consider that includes the use of eminent domain, condemnation, tax increment financing, revenue sharing or cost sharing — in essence, every project that might come forward. “It will kill urban-renewal efforts in Littleton, and this is its intention,” Councilmember Debbie Brinkman said in August. That’s when the grassroots group Citizens for Rational Development got the ball rolling on its citizen initiative, widely circulating the petition required to get their language on the ballot. Supporters ultimately rounded up 3,926 verified signatures, hundreds more than the 3,152 required. “A bunch of us worked our buns off circulating our petitions,” said Paul Bingham. “We obviously feel that this is a worthwhile undertaking or we wouldn’t have spent our time and money to do this. It was not fun.” But another group, Keep Littleton

The initiative sponsored by Citizens for Rational Development was spurred by the activities of Littleton Invests for Tomorrow, the recently amped-up version of the city’s urban-renewal authority. They’ve approved four plan areas in which urban renewal can occur: The Santa Fe corridor from Prince Street to just south of Mineral Avenue; the Broadway corridor from north of Powers Avenue to south of Littleton Boulevard; the Columbine Square area at Belleview Avenue and Federal Boulevard; and the Littleton Boulevard corridor from Windermere Street to Bannock Street. City council gave the final OK to the Santa Fe and Columbine Square areas in November, and was set to vote on the other two on Dec. 2. If council ultimately approves them, property owners will be able to approach LIFT with specific redevelopment projects and reasons why they can’t happen without financial assistance from the authority. If the board members are persuaded, they can enter into an agreement that whatever new taxes are generated from the project get divided between the authority and the property owner for 25 years. The money has to be spent on public improvements like roads, drainage, sewer and sidewalks — major expenditures that often impede development.

Strong, is working to oppose CRD’s efforts. A letter dated Nov. 7 calls for voters to reject the initiative and keep an open mind when it comes to urban renewal. “The real issue is that they want to cripple and eliminate urban renewal, a tool that dozens of Colorado cities use every day to reinvest in their communities and activate

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council goals within the new law.’ City Manager Michael Penny

their local economy,” say the 23 signatories, who include three former mayors, some real-estate agents and several business executives, including Darrell Schulte of Colorado Business Bank and Bob Golden, president of the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce. A core concern is that the areas had to be declared “blighted” to be included, and CRD says that leaves them open to the possibility of condemnation. Council passed a resolution in August that prohibits its use, but CRD activists say they could repeal it on a whim. “City council also produced Resolution 88, saying they will not proceed without the approval of all of the taxing entities, but it has not been adhered to,” said Bingham. “Arapahoe County has not approved of two of LIFT’s plans, and city council is proceeding anyway. What makes us think they will abide by their resolution on eminent domain or condemnation?”

Arapahoe County has not signed off on the areas, though Littleton Public Schools and South Suburban Parks and Recreation District, the two other major taxing entities affected, have. Council has said Resolution 88 pertains to particular projects within the plan areas, not to the areas themselves. Both sides are hoping to get their supporters to check their mail for ballots starting Feb. 9 and get them back by 7 p.m., March 3, to the City Center, 2255 W. Berry Ave. Alternate drop-off locations are the Arapahoe County building at 5334 S. Prince St. and the county election warehouse at 5251 S. Federal Blvd. If the initiative passes in March, City Manager Michael Penny said he’ll honor it. “My job is to implement council goals within established laws of all levels,” said Penny. “If the community passes the charter amendment, then, just as with council passage of ordinances, I will implement the council goals within the new law.”

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major is psychology. Alexis Cox, of Littleton, earned the Continuing Student Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Cox’s major is anthropology and chemistry, with a biochemistry option. Kathryn Dunn, of Littleton, earned the Continuing Student Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Dunn’s major is art, with a graphic design option. Ashley Fife, of Littleton earned the Continuing Student Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Fife’s major is psychology. Claire Giannaula, of Littleton, earned the Freshman Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Giannaula’s major is psychology. Rebecca Grimes, of Littleton, earned the Continuing Student Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Grimes’s major is environmental studies. Katelynn Gustin, of Littleton, earned the Continuing Student Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Gustin’s major is environmental studies, with a general option. Andrew Hart, of Littleton, is a member of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity at Ashland University. Hart is majoring in public relations and strategic communication. He is the son of Butch and Becky Hart, of Littleton. Hart is a 2011 graduate of Northwest High School. Keller Hayman, of Littleton, earned the Continuing Student Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Hayman’s major is business administration, with a management option. Kelsi Lawrence, of Littleton, earned the Continuing Student Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Lawrence’s major is exercise science, physiology option. Meredith Lutz, of Littleton, received the president’s award for distinguished academic achievement at Bucknell University. A sophomore majoring in animal behavior and applied mathematical sciences, Meredith is the daughter of Steven and Kimberly Lutz and a graduate of Arapahoe High School. Hanna Maddera, of Littleton, earned the Continuing Student Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Maddera’s major is English, with a communication option. Dylan Malewska, of Littleton, was selected to be a member of the campus sustainability team at Fort Lewis College’s Environmental Center. Malewska’s major is environmental studies. Malewska also earned the Continuing Student Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis. Rebecca Miller, of Littleton, earned the Continu-

ing Student Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Miller’s major is engineering. Olivia Morgan, of Littleton, earned the Freshman Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Morgan’s major is biology, with an environmental and organismic option. Trevor Ogborn, of Littleton, earned the Continuing Student Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Ogborn’s major is English, with a communication option. Whitney Osborn, of Littleton, earned the Freshman Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Osborn did not declare a major. Samuel Policky, of Littleton, earned the Freshman Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Policky’s major is environmental studies. Raymond Salas, of Littleton, earned the Freshman Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Salas’s major is adventure education. Monique Sandquist, of Littleton, was awarded a Dean’s Scholarship, a Diversity Enrichment Scholarship, a “Become” award and a Legacy award t attend Luther College for the 2015-16 academic year. Taylor Suta, of Littleton, earned the Continuing Student Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Suta’s major is political science. Samuel Swartz, of Littleton, earned the Continuing Student Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Swartz’s major is psychology. Cierra Taylor, of Littleton, earned the Continuing Student Merit Scholarship and the FLC Achievers Tuition Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Taylor’s major is biology, with a general biology option. Kelli Thompson, of Littleton, earned the Continuing Student Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Thompson has not declared a major. Alison Uralli, of Littleton, earned the Continuing Student Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Uralli’s major is environmental studies. Keegan Wynja, of Littleton, received a presidential scholarship from Central College. Wynja is a recent graduate of Valor Christian High School and is a freshman at Central College. The presidential scholarships range from $14,500 to $18,500 and are based on high school GPA and ACT/SAT composite test scores.

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Fresh off the zombie invasion of downe. town Littleton in October, Main Street was once again overrun on Nov. 29 — by elves. The occasion was the city’s first-ever Small ion Business Saturday Elf Crawl, during which bioldozens of the happy creatures shopped, dined and perhaps imbibed at Main Street’s pare.

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ness owners who visited the Littleton Center on Nov. 20 to hear him speak while enjoying free lunch from Panera Bread. Much time was spent discussing the changes to company culture brought about by the millennials entering the workforce. They value flexibility over conformity, validation over compensation, creativity over a sterile environment. This can be a challenge for older business owners, who Manning says need to learn to lead by example rather than by direction. “We’re looking for talented individuals who can help us be successful, so we can Business continues on Page 9

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Near-term action key to long-term success The other day I found myself talking with my 23-year-old son. Each day, I communicate with all of my children in some way, usually a call or a text, if we can’t get together in person. And since they are all in their mid- or early 20s, sometimes the texts get me the quickest response. If you are a parent, you know what I mean, right? As I asked my son what his longterm goals/big-picture vision was and what his near-term activity would be to support his dreams and vision, I realized that as much as I have coached and counseled others, and as much as my son had seen me speak, read my columns, and heard me guide others, I never really gave him the tools he needed to really get grounded and firmly settled in a true goals program. Maybe I assumed he was catching on and picking things up as we went along. And as a coach and a parent that was a terrible assumption. If I can talk to business owners, CEOs, vice presidents, managers, sales people, other parents, and even other kids about their goals, why hadn’t I actively made sure that my own children were also getting the same attention? Their dreams and goals are so important to them, and the good news is it’s not too late to make sure they know how to set, pursue, and achieve their

goals. So if you have children, friends, employees, or even a boss that has not been introduced to a system for setting and achieving their goals, it’s never too late to start, especially as we approach another New Year. So here is lesson number one, short and sweet and not overly complicated. Identify what it is they are most passionate about, what they would like to achieve, and then help them to determine why this is so important to them. Do this without judgment, these are their goals not yours. If you prejudice their views and dreams with your own belief system, you will stifle their desire for achievement. Lesson number two, and just like I asked my son, identify what the nearterm activity will be necessary to support and achieve their long-term/big-picture goals and dreams. What can they be do-

ing in the “now” that will set them up for success in the future? Lesson number three, inspect what they expect. Become a great accountability partner. Now don’t confuse this with telling others what to do; it is about gaining trust and buy-in from them so that they recognize where they are falling short and where they are making positive strides. Again, if you tell people what to do, they resist. If you help people become self-aware of what to do and ask questions about how they are doing, they are always more likely to remain engaged and appreciate your role as an accountability partner. Don’t confuse this with being wishy-washy, as an accountability partner for someone trying to reach a goal, we have to be firm and fair in our approach. So there you have it, three simple lessons for helping someone get started on their success journey. How are you doing on yours? I would love to hear all about it and help in any way that I can if you will email me at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we set a path toward success, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.

Anniversary of tragedy is a time for self-care Next week, the one-year anniversary of the tragedy at Arapahoe High School will be upon us. Time is said to heal all wounds, and much healing has happened in our community since December 2013. However, the anniversary of any traumatic event is likely to stir up emotions and feelings in many people, adults and students alike. As the anniversary of the Dec. 13, 2013 shooting approaches, tune into your own feelings and those of the people close to you. I want to encourage us all to participate in the culture promoted by Arapahoe High School, “Warriors take care of Warriors.” I’m offering some behaviors to be aware of and ways in which you can be supportive when someone is struggling. All people react differently to trauma regardless of their age or connection to the event. Typically, though, people may become irritable, fearful, withdrawn or anxious. These are common feelings and they are OK. You can help students, educators, friends and family in these ways. Be honest and open when talking with children and teens and listen to their concerns. You may notice changes in

eating, sleeping and socialization patterns. Whenever a person’s regular life habits change drastically, it is usually a sign that they are in distress. An anniversary of a traumatic event can cause those things to happen. Listen to them, provide support and if you become concerned or if symptoms persist, listen to your gut, take action, get them help from a professional. Be prepared that the anniversary is nearing. It will be helpful to have some idea about how you want to spend your time around this date. Think through what resiliency strategies work well for you. Some ideas include: connecting with others, journaling, quiet time to reflect, participating in activities that you enjoy, exercise, eating healthy, avoiding

caffeine, sugar, nicotine and alcohol and, most importantly, doing what you can to get plenty of sleep. In addition, it always feels good to focus outside of ourselves. Consider reaching out to others to offer a hand, to give a word of encouragement, to share a meal or participate in an activity that benefits others. It is likely that there will be substantial media coverage of the events of last year. Monitor media intake so as not to overload on details and facts — or opinions — that may have a negative effect on you or a loved one. Anniversaries, good and bad, serve the purpose of marking a milestone and the passage of time. It is healthy to acknowledge the past as well as the strides toward healing that have been made in the last year. Let’s be prepared for this milestone and make good choices for ourselves and one another. This will enable us to continue healing, connecting and taking positive steps forward. Laurie Elliott, LCSW, is the Child & Family Services Division director for the Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network.

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Search for answers is subject to question “ ‘Famous Brothers’ for $200.” “These Harlem brothers became famous for their obsessive hoarding and booby-hatch behavior.” “Who were the Collyer brothers?” “Correct.” I can’t watch “Jeopardy!” I can’t be around anyone who answers a question with a question. I grew up around it, and now I am allergic to it. I would ask my mother, “Mom, where are the scissors?” and she would say, “Why do you want the scissors?” It happened all the time, and I even tried to give her misleading answers, hoping to frustrate her, but it never did. “Because I need to cut a hole in the back of my pajamas.” “Why do you need to cut a hole in the back of your pajamas?” I will stop there. “ ‘Famous Brothers’ for $400.” “These quibbling brothers had their own television variety program that often featured the tag line, ‘Mom always liked you best.’” “Who are the Smothers Brothers?” “Correct.” I think I got off the hook. I have heard that children ask a lot of questions. And

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help them have awesome careers,” he said. “They want meaningful work, and they want to be working for a company that has a story. They want to be trusted and have flexibility, and that is the hardest thing for a generational company to deal with.”

that if you give them one answer, they keep asking “Why?” That would make me nuts. Not only that, I don’t have all of the answers. Why is the sky blue instead of purple? Why aren’t there any grapes in my Grape Nuts? Why are there two Kansas Citys? What’s the difference between a stone and a rock? What is the difference between a boat and a ship? What are fingernails made out of? I know I would be stuck with a kid like that. “What are cat skills, daddy?” “Catskills?” “No, cat skills.” I would probably say, “Who’s on first?” and drive to a pub.

“ ‘Famous Brothers’ for $600.” “Oh, brother. Their names were Joseph, Francis, George, Madison and Albert, and they all died when the USS Juneau was sunk in World War II.” “Who were the Sullivans?” “That is correct.” By answering a question with a question, we are giving ourselves a little more time to answer the question. Chances are we don’t know the answer, and the extra time allows us to make one up. “Why did you park the car on the sidewalk?” “Did I park the car on the sidewalk?” “ ‘Famous Brothers’ for $800.” “They were German academics who collected and published folk tales, which they popularized into such stories as ‘Rapunzel,’ and ‘Hansel and Gretel.’” “Who were the Grimms?” “Judges, can we accept ‘Grimms’?” “Yes? You could have answered, ‘Who were the Brothers Grimm?’” “Alex, geeze.” I don’t like it when someone beats around the bush. There can be a little bit of evasiveness and deception in answering a question with a question.

Martin Short portrayed Nathan Thurm, a very slippery attorney on “Saturday Night Live,” who perspired and chain-smoked, and rarely answered a question with an answer. “Is that what they said?” he would say, brilliantly dodging accountability. I know a woman who will answer, “Yes, who’s in it?” whenever I ask her if she has seen a film. She knows that it bothers me. I will ask her, “Have you seen ‘The Big Sleep’?” When she says, “Yes, who’s in it?” I know she hasn’t seen it, and I don’t know why she says she has when she hasn’t. Maybe a famous psychologist could figure that one out. “ ‘Famous Brothers’ for $1,000.” “She was a famous psychologist who was the first woman to win the grand prize on ‘The $64,000 Question’ by answering questions about boxing.” “Who was Joyce?” “Correct.”

Financial adviser Tom Kristopeit, who said he attended because he’s respected Manning’s ideas for years, thought that was great advice for folks his age to hear. “He’s got an extremely progressive view of young people, and he deals with them the way they want to be dealt with,” said Kristopeit. “It looks kind of loose. To most people, it looks like risk. But keeping the old-fashioned business model would be the real risk.” The natural instinct on the part of some older bosses is to clamp down on things like browsing the Internet and so-

cial media sites on the clock, but it can provide a refreshing mental break for millennials to pop in and visit with Facebook friends every once in a while, Manning said. His company doesn’t even track employee time, he said, rather it simply trusts people. “They want flexibility to do it, but they’ll get a lot done,” said Manning. “They’re going to work harder other times, maybe when you’re not watching.” Other keys to success are having a solid brand, a clear mission, strong staff and the willingness to delegate, and pri-

oritized goals. “It really does start at the top, but it’s really cool, that trickle-down effect, when you can empower your staff and the community,” he said. The event was hosted by the City of Littleton’s economic-development department, which offers a variety of free services to the city’s business community, including trend research and marketing lists. For more information, call 303795-3749 or visit www.littletongov.org.

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AMERICAN NEEDLEPOINT Guild, Colorado Columbine Chapter, meets third Mondays each month, except August and December. Call Doris at 303-4038703. ANTIQUE CLUB meets the second Saturday each month from 10 a.m. to noon at Antique Gallery, 5501 S. Broadway, Littleton. Call 303-794-8100. ARAPAHOE COUNTY Young Democrats meetings are the third Thursday each month. Call Benjamin Godfrey at 303-745-3418 or e-mail bhgodfrey@qwest.net. AMAZING TITAN Toastmasters meets from 6-8 p.m. Mondays at Marie Callender’s, Dry Creek Court and Broadway. Call Art Gomen at 303-762-9726. BEMIS EVENING Book Group meets at the library, 6014 S. Datura St., in Littleton, the third Monday each month at 7 p.m. Call 303-795-3961. BEMIS KNITTING Group invites knitters to the li-

brary’s knitting group, which meets Fridays at 2 p.m. in Sophie’s Place. Just bring a pair of needles and a skein of yarn. Beginners learn skills such as casting on, knitting, pearling, and casting

off, while experienced knitters get project ideas and provide hints and tips. The group is creating mittens, scarves and hats for elderly library users at Bemis’ sister libraries in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria.

BEMIS NONFICTION Writers’ Group. Unpublished nonfiction writers of personal essays and/or articles meet the second Monday each month at 6:30 p.m. in the café area of Sophie’s Place at the library. Take a pencil and five copies of a recent essay, no longer than 650 words, to share and read aloud. Elaine Kallos, a language arts instructor, facilitates the group. BENEVOLENT AND Protective Order of Elks Lodge No.1650 meets at 8 p.m. Thursdays at 5749 S. Curtice St., Littleton. Call 303-794-1811. BOARDS OF Directors of the Southgate Water District and the Southgate Sanitation District, Arapahoe and Douglas counties, meet at 4 p.m. the second Tuesday each month at office of the districts, 3722 E. Orchard Road, Littleton. Agenda information for each meeting is posted at Southgate office not less than 24 hours before meetings. BOY SCOUTS of America Pack 633 welcomes all first- through fifth-graders to join any time during the year. Call Nick Erlenburg at 303-471-4172. Clubs continues on Page 31

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Helena Weber, beloved mother of six children, passed away November 23, 2014 at the age of 78, after battling pancreatic cancer. She was born December 31, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois, to Maryla and Henry Kaminski. She moved with her former spouse, Robert Weber, to Littleton in the early 70’s and there they raised their six children. Helena continued to reside in Littleton after her children were grown. She grew up in Rochelle, Illinois and graduated from Marquette University. Earlier in her career she was a medical technologist. She earned her Master’s degree in Medical Anthropology and later her interests gravitated to Homeopathy. She was loving and giving, always wanting to help others. In her advanced years she taught ESL classes at Bemis Public Library. Helena loved the arts, opera, culture and traveling to Europe. Taking her children and grandchildren

to the Nutcracker ballet was one of her favorite things to do. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed cooking for large family get togethers. Helena was a wonderful cook and devoted mother. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by her family, friends, and cat Carmella. Helena is survived by her brother John Kaminski, children and their spouses: John (Amy) Weber, Mary Urban, Matt (Ann) Weber, Joe (Kristin) Weber, Monica (Gary) Harmon, Katie (Kevin) Burns, as well as 14 grandchildren, her niece and nephews, and former spouse Robert Weber. She is preceded in death by her parents Henry and Maryla Kaminski and her brother, Hank Kaminski. Funeral Services were held on November 28, 2014, at St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral in Denver. Donations may be sent to Medical Mission Sisters, 8400 Pine Road, Philadelphia, PA 19111. Phone number 215-742-6100.

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LITTLETON NEWS IN A HURRY Pot hole? There’s an app for that

Littleton residents can now use a mobile device or computer to report nonemergency issues, such as pot holes, graffiti or abandoned vehicles, in the city 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Click & Fix Littleton asks residents to locate their concern on an interactive map, then select from a list of categories and describe the situation. They can even upload a photo of the problem. The application is available for IOS and Android devices, and can be found on the city’s website and Facebook page. Download the app on Google Play or the iTunes App Store by searching for “Click & Fix Littleton,” or visit www.littletongov.org/clickfix.

Help your neighbors

Arapahoe County’s 13th Annual Adopt a Family Holiday Giving Program needs help making the holidays a little brighter for struggling residents. Adopt a Family provides holiday gifts for Arapahoe County residents who are clients with of the Department of Human Services, including children and adults who are in crisis, victims of abuse or neglect or experiencing financial hardship. Last year, 1,130 individuals benefited from the program.

For more information, contact Julie Schilling at jschilling@arapahoegov. com or 303-636-1851.

Fight the battle of the bulge for less South Suburban Parks and Recreation offers 10 percent savings on a variety of ways to stay fit during its annual holiday sale, which runs through Dec. 31. They include Pilates reformer, admission punch cards, personal training, massages, facials and monthly and annual passes. For more information, visit www.sspr.org or call 303-347-5999.

Gifts galore at SSPR craft fair Escape the hustle and bustle of the mall by shopping for unique gifts created by regional artisans. South Suburban Park and Recreation District’s 28th Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair is from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 6 at Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., in Centennial. Browse glass art, photographs, paintings, candles, soaps, foods, decorations, scarves, hats, purses, jewelry and much more. Admission and parking are free, and South Suburban’s Sparks Gymnastics team will provide complimentary gift wrapping.

Leslie Jones, left, and MJ Schloff, both of Littleton, each won one of a handful a $500 LL Bean gift cards at the store’s Nov. 21 grand opening. Photo by Jane Reuter

L.L. Bean opens to a warm welcome Lone Tree store’s debut draws more than 500 for grand opening By Jane Reuter

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RTD meeting to address fares Staff report The Regional Transportation District will host a public meeting Dec. 11 in Littleton to gather input on proposed changes to its current fare structure. The meeting is at 6 p.m. at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St. RTD and consultant CH2M HILL are evaluating ways to simplify and improve the transit agency’s fare structure. RTD’s goal is to implement a new fare structure before opening five new transit lines in 2016, including a rail line to Denver International Airport. During the first round of public

meetings, riders, stakeholders and the general public submitted input on some of the challenges they have faced while using RTD’s transit system. The upcoming round of six public meetings will explain fare structure alternatives designed to address some of those concerns. RTD will also hold public meetings in Aurora, Boulder, Denver, Lakewood and Thornton. Those unable to attend a public meeting can visit www.rtd-denver.com/farestudy to watch a video and fill out an online feedback form or call 303-299-3273 to provide a phone comment.

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Teri Robinson set up camp in front of L.L. Bean at 6:45 p.m. Nov. 20, slept outside and waited more than 14 hours to be first in line for the Park Meadows’ store’s 9 a.m. Nov. 21 grand opening. All in the hope of winning one of five $500 gift cards. “It would help pay for Christmas presents,” said Robinson, an Aurora resident who’s on permanent disability. Robinson drew a $10 gift card. She grimaced, but then smiled and shrugged. “It was entertaining,” she said of her night on the sidewalk, which she spent in a sleeping bag on a foam mat. “It was better than staying home. I slept well until reporters woke me up at 5:30 a.m.” Robinson was the first of more than 500 people who lined up for the opening of the Maine-based outdoor clothing and equipment company’s westernmost store. The Lone Tree site is L.L. Bean’s 22nd retail store in the United States, and a location company board chairman Shawn Gorman said is ideal. “With a population that embraces the outdoors, I can’t think of a better place or a better fit for us,” Gorman said. “ Gorman is the great-grandson of company founder Leon Leonwood Bean, an avid outdoorsman who founded the company in 1912 with the Maine hunting boot he designed. The family-owned business recorded sales of more than $1.56 billion in 2013. “The values of our founder are still consistent,” Gorman said. “We don’t answer to Wall Street. We answer to Casco Street, where our office is. “We’re a company that loves the outdoors but also does everything to install that love in its customers.” The long line of waiting Lone Tree customers, many of whom wore L.L. Bean jackets, suggested the company had succeeded with them. The first 200 people in line drew gift cards ranging from $10 to $500. MJ Schloff and Leslie Jones, both of Littleton, were among the lucky five who drew

Aurora’s Teri Robinson, with granddaughter Lila Grace, is greeted by LL Bean store manager Sean Belle. She was the first shopper to enter the new Park Meadows’ store on its Nov. 21 grand opening. a $500 card. Schloff cried when she saw the amount. Jones screamed, then grabbed LL Bean’s vice president of stores Greg Elder up in a hug. Schloff planned to start her retail excursion with some LL Bean Wicked Good slippers. Jones was too overwhelmed to ponder her purchases. Denver’s Gerald Gould, who also drew a $500 card, was calmer. “I guess we’re going on a shopping spree,” he said. Dozens of those who waited in line wore L.L. Bean down jackets. They ate cookies and drank coffee offered by L.L. Bean staff, and high-fived L.L., the store’s brown bear mascot. “I’m from Maine so I had to come,” said Vicki Duffy of Colorado Springs. “I’ve been out here 10 years, just waiting for L.L. Bean. I love the quality of the products and the lifelong guarantee.” “We were hoping we’d be one of the first 200,” said Leann Hampton, of Littleton, looking at the winding line of people ahead of her. “But we obviously are not. It’s still fun.” Robinson’s overnight vigil may not have been entirely in vain. Company representatives suggested she might be leaving with more than a $10 gift card. “We take care of our first in line,” said Ken Kacere, L.L. Bean’s senior vice president of retail. The store is on the mall’s east side in the former site of the Grand Lux Café.

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Littleton gallery has outdoor feel Painter worked under sky for years on end By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com In a large, airy pop-up gallery at Aspen Grove in Littleton, painter Ted Garcia is exhibiting the collected works he painted over a five-year period. On New Year’s Day, 2009, the Evergreen-based artist determined to paint en plein air, out of doors, every day for the next year, no matter what the weather brought. He met that goal and went on for four more years, with a total of 2,014 paintings accumulated on a remarkable journey. Most of them are 8-by-10 canvas boards, with a few slightly larger ones. All are painted with oil paints. They are hung chronologically, starting with the 2009 paintings, continuing through June 2014. A section of wall to the right of the entrance is Garcia’s Feature Wall, with a special selection of things he is thankful for on Nov. 23, when we visited. It will change out regularly. Subjects range from massive Coors Field and Union Station to a single delicate columbine, “Colorado Beauty,” to Colorado’s unique Red Rocks formations to red-winged blackbirds, a pair of wild turkeys he found in Turkey Creek Canyon and a pair of alert pronghorns. On one day, he came across an old red tractor and on another, one of his favorite adventures was the first moose he had ever seen. There are landscapes in every season, sunsets and more. Some empty spaces are marked with red dots, meaning there have been a number of sales already. He hopes to plug in photos of the missing paintings so the tale of his fiveyear journey remains complete. (The 8-by-10 canvases are priced at $150.) On one unusual day, he felt his first earthquake when painting in the Tetons. He has roamed into Oklahoma, Arizona and Utah in addition to Colorado. In summer, he said, he especially enjoys recording florals. The papery texture of pop-

Ted Garcia enjoyed painting flowers, especially poppies for their texture, in summer, during his five-year painting journey. Photos by Sonya Ellingboe

IF YOU GO Ted Garcia Fine Art displays “Plein Air 365 X 5” through Dec. 31 at Aspen Grove Lifestyle Center, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. The large gallery is on the south side of the center, next to Pier One. There are a few larger studio paintings displayed in the galley as well as the Plein Air collection. Hours starting Dec. 7: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. Before Dec. 7, openings are a bit later. 303-670-8615.

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Painter Ted Garcia found these wild turkeys — appropriately — in Turkey Creek Canyon on one of his daily painting excursions. Colorado Institute of Art, studying graphics. He met his wife, Cindy Sahli, also a graphic artist, and studied painting with Don Sahli, “who taught me to free up.” The couple has a graphics business that does work for Aspen

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By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com The photographs in a new collection, titled “When the Spirit Calls,” by Littleton’s Andy Marquez, are his first releases in a year, he said. He will hold an opening on Dec. 4 (noon to 6 p.m.); Dec. 5 (noon to 6 p.m.) and Dec. 6 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) in the Andy Marquez Gallery. They include photos from the Colorado high country, Arches and Zion national parks, Roxborough State Park, Trailmark and Chaco Canyon in New Mexico. His gallery is on the second floor of

“When the Spirit Calls,” an exhibit of new images by Andy Marquez, opens Dec. 4 to 6 in the gallery at unit 206 of the Littletown Building, 2329 W. Main Street, Littleton. Hours: Dec. 4 and 5, noon to 6 p.m.; Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For other gallery hours, call 303-797-6040.

the Littletown Building, 2329 W. Main Street, unit 206, in downtown Littleton. Marquez opened his first Littleton gallery in 1992, and was part of the local business community. In 2004, he was walking near his Roxborough home and was hit by a motorcyclist in a nearfatal accident. He recovered, moved the gallery to two Denver locations and

eventually returned to Littleton’s Main Street, where he started teaching workshops. Over the years, he expanded his horizons from nature photography in Colorado to capturing scenes all over the world. He visited 32 countries and six continents, according to his website, continuing to travel after his accident, when he climbed the Great Wall of China, aided by a cane. He has published six books — copies of some may be available at the gallery. “A photograph must capture the heart and soul of a scene during that brief moment in time when divine light and natural shadow converge. The result is an image that draws you in and holds you spellbound,” he wrote.

For an unprecedented third year in a row, the BMW Championship was named the PGA Tour’s Tournament of the Year at the tour’s tournament meeting on Nov. 20 in La Quinta, Calif. The award was one of three earned by the 2014 BMW Championship, which also won the “Best On-Site Staging” and “Best Advertising Campaign/Promotional Idea” awards for this year’s tournament at Cherry Hills Country Club. Conducted by the Western Golf Association, the 2014 BMW Championship continued to raise awareness and support for the Evans Scholars Foundation, the WGA’s 84-year-old sister organization that has been sending caddies to college since 1930. The penultimate event in the FedEx Cup Playoffs, the BMW Championship was one of the top-attended tournaments on the PGA Tour in 2014, attracting more than 125,000 spectators to Cherry Hills. “On behalf of the PGA Tour, I am delighted to congratulate the BMW Championship for the special recognition it has received with these three awards,” said Andy Pazder, PGA Tour executive vice president and chief of operations. “The tournament staff should be extremely proud of its hard work and for being recognized as the PGA Tour Tournament of the Year for the third consecutive season.” Benchmarks achieved by the BMW Championship in 2014 — in the areas of revenue growth, charity integration, event advertising, host club and community support, title sponsor integration and player and caddie hospitality — were all significant factors in the event being named Tournament of the Year, tour officials said.

Top Chef winner opens eatery

It’s been years in the making, but Hosea Rosenberg, the much-heralded “Top Chef” season five winner, finally opened Blackbelly Market, a restaurant and butcher shop in a nondescript strip mall in east Boulder (1606 Conestoga St. No. 3). Focused on seasonal and fresh farm-totable offerings, the contemporary menu features Blackbelly Farms’ own livestock and locally sourced small-farm produce. There’s also an in-house butcher shop, crafted charcuterie program, and gourmet pantry sundries for sale at the small front-of-house market. During the media party, we sampled specialty cocktails (including Pirate’s Apples made with Havana Club Rum, Leopold’s NY Apple Whiskey, lemon and hot cider), housemade charcuterie, a cheese plate, kobe beef hangar steak, a three-squash soup with apple bits and other assorted goodies. For more information, go to www.blackbelly.com.

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Zagat, the national publication and website whose editorial team curates the best restaurants and nightspots in 18 cities worldwide, recently released its picks for The 12 Hottest Bakeries Around the U.S. And among that coveted 12 is Maria Empanada, an Argentinean bakery in Platt Park. Here’s what the editors said: “At this captivating Platt Park Argentinean bakery, which opened in spring, owner Lorena Cantarovici turns out the city’s most celebrated empanadas, their gold-tinged crusts enveloping everything from olives and scrambled eggs to sweet corn and spinach. And that’s not all: her tartas and Spanish tortillas are objects of beauty too, as are the sweet medialunas and dulce de leche roll cake.” Maria Empanada is located at 1298 S. Broadway; www.mariaempanada.com; 303934-2221. See the rest of Zagat’s Hottest Bakeries at www.zagat.com/b/the-12-hottest-newbakeries-around-the-u.s#10.

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sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com Germany and Austria hold numerous beautiful Christkindl markets, a tradition dating back, at least, to 1310 in Munich. At first, celebrations gathered around the churches, growing out of a farmers’ market and phasing into works by craftsmen and artists, as well as foods such as holiday breads. Nutcrackers, cuckoo clocks, music boxes, tree ornaments, candied nuts and perhaps Gluwein will be found. In Denver, a Christlkindl Market is again located at Skyline Park, along the 16th Street Mall. It opened with a ceremony on Nov. 22, where the 2014 Christkind, Shersten Escholz, delivered the traditional prologue. She will appear throughout the market’s stay. St. Nicholas will appear at the market on Dec. 5 and 6, before, during and after

IF YOU GO The Denver Christkindl Market is along downtown Denver’s 16th Street Mall, at 16th and Arapahoe/Skyline Park. Hours are: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays to Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. DenverChristkindlMarket.com.

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POLICE OFFICERS WANTED City of Black Hawk. Hiring Range: $56,486 - $64,959 DOQ/E. Unbelievable benefit package and exceptional opportunity to serve in Colorado’s premiere gaming community located 18 miles west of Golden.

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Regular Full-time; Work Schedule: Sun - Wed 2:30am – 1:00pm 2014 Hiring Range is $38,955 - $44,798 DOQ/E, plus an excellent benefit package. Under direction of the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, provides a variety of skilled and semi-skilled work in the construction, maintenance, repair, restoration, and cleaning of City buildings and facilities. Requires HS Diploma or GED; three years of experience in building and custodial maintenance work performing duties of a comparable nature; valid CO drivers license with a safe driving record; knowledge of materials, methods, equipment and tools used in general building maintenance and custodial services work; the ability to use a variety of building maintenance and custodial equipment and materials; the ability to observe, report, and address needs for maintenance and supplies; the ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; the ability to work effectively with other staff, citizens, and the public; the ability to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds; and the ability to work weekends and holidays. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. If you are interested in serving in a unique historical city, please apply online at http://www.cityofblackhawk.org/goto/employee_services. This position is opened until filled. Applicants are required to upload their resumes during the online application process. EOE.

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Mosaic aims to ease young patients’ stress `Bubble Hunt’ hangs at Children’s Hospital By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com Members of the Colorado Mosaic Artists, who number about 50 throughout the state, hope that “Bubble Hunt,” an interactive mosaic mural, will help relieve tension for children while awaiting medical attention. The mosaic, now at Children’s Hospital Colorado in Aurora, contains 43 individual mosaics from 24 artists and consumed over 600 hours in its construction, according to publicist/mosaic artist Marlea Taylor of Englewood. The “Bubble Hunt” mosaic is filled with many small toys and items children can identify. Member Becky Whitington, a retired educator, created a game that families can play, giving them a break in what is probably an anxious time. Each participating CMA member was assigned mosaic bubbles of certain size and color and they began searching toy boxes of

children and grandchildren to find little items the right size and color. Each of 150 bubbles is a miniature work of art. A month later, bubbles were glued on a fiber mesh foundation and adhered to vertical panels according to an overall rainbow design. A gray and white flowering background was pieced together and the group grouted the piece. CMA member Ron Candelaria, who is also a woodworker, framed the panel and it was ready for presentation to Children’s Hospital, where it hangs in the MRI waiting room. An exhibit of individual works by contributing members, called “Mosaic Magic,” is in the Hamilton Gallery at the hospital through January 11. South area members of the CMA include Kathy Boland and Lisa Stevens of Highlands Ranch; Krystie Rose Millich, Ron Candeleria and Barb Arne of Littleton; Carol Newman and Susan Judy of Centennial; Judy Pendelton of Parker; and Marlea Taylor and Deborah Griffith of Englewood. The organization, which offers classes, welcomes new members — see the website at coloradomosaics.org.

Members of the Colorado Mosaic Artists examine the new mural, “Bubble Hunt,” prior to installation at Children’s Hospital. Courtesy photo

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Art competition is Littleton `Original’ 58 jurored works on display at city museum By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Freshly painted pale peach panels provide a pleasing background for the 58 works chosen by juror Tom Lundberg to be displayed in the 2014 Own an Original competition, running through Jan. 11 at the Littleton Museum. Open annually to Colorado artists, it was originally conceived by an early Fine Arts Committee (now called Fine Arts Board) to offer Colorado artists a place to exhibit their work, as well as a location where Littleton art lovers might find original art for gifts and for their homes. With the gift idea in mind, there were a number of small pieces of fine crafts exhibited as well as paintings. Now, there are many galleries in Denver that carry ceramics and jewelry and small artworks, and the OAO has primarily become a display for larger paintings and a few sculptural pieces — although there are a couple of handsome ceramic items. This year’s juror, Tom Lundberg, is a fiber artist and professor in the strong art department at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, where he coordinates the studio program in fiber media and works with students in the fields of art, design, education and entrepreneurship. His work is exhibited widely and he leads workshops in the U.S and abroad. Just to the right of the entrance to the gallery, three of Lundberg’s exquisite embroideries are exhibited. A close look at the detail is warranted. The juror was quite selective, so the show has fewer works than usual — nicely spaced, with room to breathe. We are told there were 313 images by 113 artists entered. Of those, 58 pieces by 43 artists were selected. A large percentage of the chosen works are representational. Lundberg awarded “Best of Show” to Stephen Austin for his strong vertical painting “Mount Evans,” which is listed as “charcoal on panel.” Beneath the charcoal linear work there is a painted layer of earthy, angular surface, akin to a rocky slope. First place went to a small, delicate oil painting by

“Lord and Vassal,”assemblage by Michelle Lamb, occupies a colorful corner at the Own An Original Exhibit, at the Littleton Museum through Jan. 11. Photos by Sonya Ellingboe

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Shanelle Deater, called “Moon Rise, San Joaquin Valley.” Excellent technique is evident — the visitor will want to look closely. In second place is Ronnie Cramer’s deceptively simple, crisp watercolor called “Teller,” depicting a proud little old white post office, with flag flying and mountains behind. Third place was awarded to “Maine Boatyard,” a casein painting by Helen Shaffer. Several interesting three-dimensional works are included in this show: Michele Lamb of Littleton has two assemblages, listed as mixed media. They are “Lord and Vassal” and “Conception,” both inspiring one to make up stories. A resin and clay wall sculpture, “Caged Blue,” by Lisa Calzavera (a previous OAO winner for paintings), looks like it’s going to start moving up the wall at any minute, while a geometric bronze, “Architectural Form 2,” by Mike Snyder invites a look at form and shadow. “River Dancer” by Toby Baker is created from “found flood sticks.”

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Lone Tree production might wrap up series

Holiday song and dance fill “Home for the Holidays,” which runs Dec. 18-24 this season at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. It will have some new characters and scripting and repeats of favorites from past years. (We picture last year’s break dancers.) We are told it will retire after this production. Performances: 1:30 p.m. Dec. 18, 20, 21, 23; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18, 23; 8 p.m. Dec. 20; 11 a.m. Dec. 24. Tickets are priced from $33 to $53, 720-509-1000, lonetreeartscenter.org.

P’Zazz and more

The P’Zazz Children’s Choir, a group of 25 young singers, will perform for all ages from 2-3 p.m. on Dec. 13 at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Admission is free. Coming up before that is a performance by the Smithtonian Handbell Choir, which will perform at Bemis from 2-3 p.m. on Dec. 7. And then there’s Jerry Barlow, who will entertain with holiday favorites — vocals and guitar pieces — from 2-3 p.m. Dec. 17. While at Bemis, check out the Holiday Book Sale. 303-795-3961.

Fun for a good cause

A group of talented local theater folks get together to have fun and do good each year with a show called “Balls! A Holiday Spectacular.” It will be in its sixth season on Mondays Dec. 8 and 15 at Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret, 1601 Arapahoe St. in Denver. GerRee Hishaw, Emily K. Harrison, Jim Ruberto and Mare Travathan will share the stage with guest stars in a variety show, which includes each audience member with a sock puppet for the evening. Proceeds go to a different cause each year. This time, it will be the

Break dancers appear in “Home for the Holidays” at Lone Tree Arts Center. Courtesy photo Denver Actors Fund, established to help their colleagues in medical emergencies. Performances are at 7 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets: $18 advance, $22 at the door. 303-293-0075, lannies.com.

Singing at St. Andrew “Making Spirits Bright” is the Denver Gay Men’s Chorus tribute to the holidays. The group will sing at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd. in Highlands Ranch, at 2 p.m. December 14. Tickets: $30/$27, www.rmarts. org or at the door. Other concerts on website.

Englewood author Leslee Breene of Englewood has published a holiday story called “The Christ-

mas Gift” as an ebook that is popular with teen and young adult readers on Amazon, she writes. Summary: “In 1883, Miriam Cole travels to Denver at Christmas to deliver her orphaned baby nephew to her married sister. But the sweetness of his touch on her cheek makes her heart tighten. When the time comes, how will she ever let him go?” Available at amazon. com.

`Holiday’s Evening’ returns Tickets are on sale at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., and Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., for the annual “Holiday’s Evening at the Littleton Museum” on Dec. 14 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Dress warmly for this outdoors event, which is illuminated by luminarias along

the paths and bright bonfires at gathering places. Music, food and the spell of the farms after dark draws families. Tickets: $7/$3 Friends of the Library/Museum members; $10/$4 non-members (cash or check). 303-795-3950.

Miniatures show Abend Gallery, 2260 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, hosts its “24th Annual Miniatures Show,” Dec 5-31, with reasonably priced paintings in 8-by-10 or smaller size — ideal as gifts. Gallery owner Christine Serr expects over 500 paintings from more than 100 participating artists. Opening reception is 5-8 p.m. Dec. 5. Demonstration from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 6, 13 and 20. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. 303-355-0950.

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White Fence Farm changes hands After 41 years of ownership by the Wilson family, Lakewood’s venerable White Fence Farm has changed hands. The new owners, P&C Family Farm Restaurants, led by business partners and hospitality veterans Craig Caldwell and Tom Piercy, said they won’t change the family-friendly ambience nor chicken dinner menu.

“It took me a long time to find the right owner,” said Charlie Wilson, whose family converted their property along Jewell Avenue into the destination restaurant. “It takes a certain type of person with the know-how, experience and love of the community to become the proprietor of our family legacy. We had numerous conversations, but it never felt right until I met Tom and Craig. “Tom grew up with the original White Fence Farm in Joliet (Ill.). His childhood memories are similar to mine; he understands the joy, challenges and surprises. I never wanted this place to grow stale and old. I needed someone with enthusiasm and innovation,

and these guys were perfect. And, the most important part, they aren’t going to change a thing, except for a few family photos on the wall.” The 80-acre Wilson Farm was an original working hay and cattle farm. Today, it operates as a family enclave, and more than 5 million chicken dinners have been served since 1973. More information: www.wff-co.net.

Pretenders visit Rockmount Rockmount Ranch Wear’s retail store at 1626 Wazee St. has long been a celebrity magnet for rock `n roll royalty who make a visit

mandatory during Denver gigs. Nov. 22 was no exception when The Pretenders stopped by while on tour. They picked up some shorts and invited the Rockmount gang to the gig at the Paramount Theater. Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for BlacktieColorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktie-colorado.com/pennyparker. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.

CURTAIN TIME Family-friendly comedy “The Familiars” by Ellen K. Graham is the winner of Edge Theater’s latest new play competition. It plays Dec. 5-28 at The Edge Theater, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. Directed by Angela Astle. Performances: 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 6 p.m. Sundays Dec. 7, 14, 21; 2 p.m. Sundays Dec. 21, 28; 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22. Tickets: $18-24, $15 Dec. 22: theedgetheater.com, 303-232-0363.

One-man show “Fully Committed” stars Steven Burge as Sam Peliczowski and others in a comedy about reservations at a swanky restaurant, playing through Dec. 28 at the Aurora Fox, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Satur-

days; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $28/$24, aurorafox.org, 303-739-1970.

Inspired by Puccini “Miss Saigon” plays at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora, Dec. 5 through Feb. 1. Set in Vietnam, inspired by “Madame Butterfly.” Rebecca Joseph directs. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $31/$26 in advance. Vintagetheatre. com, 303-856-7830.

PTSD is topic “Reason” is written and directed by Ami Dayan, presented Dec. 4-21 at work|space at the Laundry on Lawrence, 2701 Lawrence. Presented by Maya Productions and work|space. About a

Pentagon attempt to fund Mindfulness Training to treat PTSD. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $25/$17: reasononstage.org. After each performance will be a talk-back called Urgent Conversations with military and therapist representatives.

Stories on Stage “Making Merry,” Stories on Stage’s annual holiday program, is at two new locations this season: 2 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Boulder Public Library; and Dec. 14 at 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. at the King Center, 855 Lawrence Way, Auraria Campus. Tickets: $28, storiesonstage.org or 303494-0523.

Mullen, Dwyer together “Miracle on 34th Street,” with a score by Meredith Wilson, plays through Dec. 31 at Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, 4747 Marketplace Drive, Johnstown — at Interstate 25 exit 254, just south of Johnson’s Corner. Annie Dwyer and T.J. Mullen, of the late, lamented Heritage Square Music Hall, will appear together. Performances: dinner 6 p.m., show 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; Saturday matinee: dinner noon, show 1:30 p.m.; Sunday matinee: dinner 12:30 p.m., show 2 p.m. Tickets: $52.50-$59.50 for adults, based on day of the week; student (age 13-18), $39.50; child $29.50. Show only; adult $29.50; child (5-12) $19.50. 970-744-3747, ColoradoCandlelight.com.

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Lutheran Church & School

Little Blessings Day Care www.littleblessingspdo.com

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Sunday Worship 8:00 & 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Bible Study 9:30am Trinity Lutheran School & ELC (Ages 3-5, Grades K-8)

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Open and Affirming

Sunday Worship

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

www.st-andrew-umc.com 303-794-2683 Preschool: 303-794-0510

Littleton

Cowboy Church

with Kevin Weatherby

Sundays 10 am

Calf’s Lowell Ranch • 2330 S. I-25 www.savethecowboy.com

Serving the Southeast Denver area

Call or check our website for information on services and social events! www.cbsdenver.org

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Highlands Ranch

Alongside One Another On Life’s Journey

www.gracecolorado.com

You are invited to worship with us:

Sundays at 10:00 am

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

303-798-8485

worship Time 10:30AM sundays 9:00am Spiritual Formation Classes for all Ages 90 east orchard road littleton, co

Parker evangelical Presbyterian church Connect – Grow – Serve

Sunday Worship

8:45 am & 10:30 am 9030 MILLER ROAD PARKER, CO 80138 3038412125 www.pepc.org

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

Parker

Community Church of Religious Science Sunday 10:00 a.m. at the historic Ruth Memorial Chapel on Mainstreet

303.805.9890 www.ParkerCCRS.org

Lone Tree Church of Christ

Weaving Truth and Relevance into Relationships and Life

Parker, CO • 10am Worship www.uccparkerhilltop.org 303-841-2808

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Parker

10926 E. Democrat Rd.

9203 S. University Blvd. Highlands Ranch, 80126

Serving the community ages 21/2 – 6 years “Love, Learn, Laugh”

303 N Ridge Rd. • Castle Rock • CO

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United Church Of Christ Parker Hilltop

9:15 am · for children and adults

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Littleton

Joy Lutheran Church Sharing God’s Love

SERVICES:

SATURDAY 5:30pm

SUNDAY 8:00 & 10:30am

Expository Teaching Through Books of the Bible Families worshipping together Iron Horse Elementary School 20151 Tallman Dr. Parker 80138 Sunday 10:00 TwentyMileBibleChurch.org

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

303 798 6387 www.gracepointcc.us

First Presbyterian Church of Littleton Sunday Services 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Christ’s Episcopal Church 615 4th Street Castle Rock, CO 80104 303.688.5185

www.ChristsEpiscopalChurch.org TWITTER: @CECCastleRock

Sunday

8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.

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

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THINGS DO CHRISTMAS AT the Ranch JOIN US for an evening of music, dance and drama celebrating the story of when

light entered our world. Performances are at 7 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, Dec. 11-14, and matinee performances at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch. All performances are 90 minutes long and will have no intermission. Select your reserved seats online at ticketswest.com, at local King Soopers, or by phone at 866-464-2626.

THE NUTCRACKER CLASSICAL BALLET of Colorado performs Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” on Friday, Dec. 13, and Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Lone Tree Arts Center, Main Stage, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Go to http://lonetreeartscenter.org/

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HOLIDAY CONCERT

“GO TELL It on the Mountain” is the Castle Rock Chorale’s holiday performance at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 2746 E. Fifth St., Castle Rock. Tickets are available at the door. Bring one non-perishable food item to be donated to The Douglas/Elbert County Task Force and receive $1 off a ticket.

WINTER CONCERT

Youth Orchestra Concert

DOUGLAS COUNTY Youth Orchestra presents its holiday concert, with music by Mozart, Mouret, Grieg, Dukas and a couple of holiday chestnuts, at 11:15 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at Christ’s Episcopal Church, 615 4th St., Castle Rock. Admission is free; donations are accepted. Go to www.DouglasCountyYouthOrchestra.org. Contact Rebecca Meining, 303-717-8391 or douglascountyyouthorchestra@gmail.com.

17 Mile Open House

SWING BY for a gentle look at the historic 17 Mile House

SWALLOW HILL Music Association presents its Winter Joy concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, in Tuft Theater, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver. Tickets are available online at www.swallowhillmusic.org or by calling 303-777-1003 ext. 2. BIG BAND Christmas BIG BAND swing meets holiday fun at the CJRO concert at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. The 16-piece big band will play holiday classics such as Duke Ellington’s “Nutcracker Suite” and will feature a vocalist. Go to http://lonetreeartscenter.org/. BEETHOVEN’S BIRTHDAY Celebration LUDWIG VAN Beethoven is still one of the most famed names in classical music; he

is also one of the greatest composers of all time. Celebrate his birthday with a casual program of his String Quartet opus 18, No. 4, along with music for the season. The Arts in the Afternoon program is at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, at the Lone Tree Arts Center, Event Hall, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Go to http://lonetreeartscenter.org/

decorated for Christmas at an open house from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. Enjoy hot cider, a cookie and a walkthrough of the house built in the 1860s. Bring your camera if you would like someone to snap a photo of you or your family. There might even be a chance to meet someone who actually lived there in the 1940s. Look for the big red barn just north of Cottonwood on the west side of Parker Road at 8181 S. Parker Road. Call 720-874-6540.

ARAPAHOE PHILHARMONIC Concert CELEBRATE THE holidays with the Arapahoe Philharmonic, which performs its third concert of the season, “Let It Snow!” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, at Mission Hills Church, 620 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. A silent auction will precede the concert at 6:30 p.m. and continue through intermission. Purchase tickets online at www.arapahoephil.org, by phone at 303-781-1892 and at the door the night of the concert beginning at 6:30 p.m. HOLIDAY CONCERT THE LITTLETON Symphony Orchestra will have its annual holiday concert “Classics,

Smithtonians Bell Choir

THE SMITHTONIANS Handbell Choir will perform seasonal

favorites at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. The ringers in the group have a combined ringing experience of over 250 years. In recent years the group has performed at Boettcher Concert Hall and the Denver Botanic Gardens. Call the library at 303-795-3961.

Young Voices Winter Concert

YOUNG VOICES of Colorado will have its winter concert, “Let All the World in Every Corner Sing,” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7 at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts. Five choirs will perform carols and songs from across the globe. Tickets are available through the Newman Center Box Office, 303-871-7720, or online at www.newmantix.com. Young Voices is based in Englewood.

Choirs and Holiday Cheer” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Tickets available at Gorsett Violin Shop, 8100 S. Quebec St. or online at www.littletonsymphony.org.

STEP INTO Christmas EXPERIENCE THE sights and sounds of Christmas with the fifth annual Step Into Christmas, at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, and 3:30 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at Grace Chapel, 8505 S. Valley Highway, Englewood. The production features choir, full orchestra, children, dancers, multi-media and more. Child care provided for ages 3 and younger; contact Scott Leggett, 303-799-4900 ext. 54, or SLeggett@ GraceChapel.org. To purchase tickets, go to https://stepintochristmas.webconnex.com/ stepintochristmas.

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CIMARRON MIDDLE School plans its Festival of Trees, a family event from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at 12130 Canterberry Parkway, Parker. More than 40 themed trees will be available to win. Boxed breakfast, coffee, hot chocolate and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts will be included with admission. Kathy Sabin from 9 News will announce the tree winners. Go to http://schools.dcsdk12.org/cims. HOLIDAY HOME Tour CASTLE ROCK Museum hosts a holiday home tour from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, in the historic Craig and Gould neighborhood. Refreshments served. Tickets online at www.castlerockhistoricalsociety.org. HRCA HOUSE Decorating Contest SPENDING HOURS creating the most festive house in Highlands Ranch during the holidays has got to pay off. After stringing miles of twinkling lights, installing moving elves, and positioning prancing reindeer, share the holiday cheer with the your neighbors. Showcase your home by entering the Highlands Ranch Community Association’s house decorating contest. Contestants must take a photo of their brightly lit homes and submit it with an online form by 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8. The addresses and photos will be posted on http://hrcaonline.org/ProgramsEvents/CommunityEvents/ Contest.aspx with a map showing the location of each. Highlands Ranch residents may plan a visit to view the festive sights and lights and vote for their favorite home Dec. 10-14. The winners will be announced Dec. 17. To acknowledge their achievement, the first, second, and third place winners will receive a cash award from Wells Fargo, have a sign placed in their front yard, be recognized in the HRCA News, and have their home’s photo placed on the HRCA web site. FALL INTO Genealogy Research COLUMBINE GENEALOGICAL & Historical Society presents its annual Christmas potluck luncheon “Christmas Memories” will be Tuesday, Dec. 9. The group meets at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Go to www.ColumbineGenealogy.com. Email CJ Backus, president, at info@columbinegenealogy.org. FRIENDS FIRST Community Party FRIENDS FIRST will have a community party from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9 at Cresthill Middle School, 9195 Cresthill Lane, Highlands Ranch. Celebrate with music, food, games, prizes, videos and activities as donations come in. Go to www.friendsfirst. org for information. HRCA WINTER Market THE HIGHLANDS Ranch Community Association presents its winter market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, and Sunday, Dec. 14, at Town Center North, 1100 Sgt. Jon Stiles Drive, Highlands Ranch. More than 20 vendors selling meats, wines, wassail, fudge, pastries, rice, balsamic vinegars, Stollen, wild Alaskan salmon, and seasonal items from open-air stalls attended the market last year. Call 303-791-2500 or visit www.HRCAonline.org/Events.

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FREE HEART Health nutrition classes and cooking demonstrations are offered from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10 (Happy, Healthy Holiday Eating) at the South Denver Heart Center, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. Join Richard Collins, M.D., “The Cooking Cardiologist,” along with Susan Buckley, RD, CDE, as they share their expertise on Heart Healthy nutrition and cooking solutions. For more information or to register, call 303-744-1065, www.southdenver.com.

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PRACTICE YOUR English

THE NEXT session of Practice Your English is at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at Douglas County Libraries in Parker, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive, and the James H. LaRue branch in Highlands Ranch, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd. RANGER TALK JOIN PARK ranger Mark Farris from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, for a weekly presentation about Castlewood Canyon State Park. Learn more about the park and have the opportunity to ask a ranger any questions you may have about the park. Meet at the visitor center. Call 303-6885242.

LOCAL ARTISTS will have their work on display through Jan. 2 at South

Suburban Parks and Recreation centers. Trish Sangelo will have two shows, both of which include works done by her Arapahoe Community College students who took a trip to Italy with her this summer. Her photography students’ photographs taken in Italy will be on display at Goodson, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial, 303-798-2476. Sangelo’s painting students will showcase their Italian paintings at Douglas H. Buck, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, 303-797-8787. David Simms’ photographs will be exhibited at Lone Tree, 10249 Ridgegate Circle, Lone Tree, 303-708-3500. Visit www. sspr.org or contact Darcie LaScala at 303-483-7072.

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HOLIDAY BOOK Sale

THE ANNUAL Friends of Bemis Library holiday book sale is open from now until Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, at the library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Donated books are in pristine condition and are gift-worthy. Book subjects include crafts, cooking, history, gardening, biographies and much more. Sale hours are 9 a.m. to noon most days. Call 303-795-3961. SOCIAL MEDIA & SEO: Allies, Enemies or One in the Same?

Colorado Symphony: Holiday Brass

ENJOY THE sounds of brass as we ring in the holiday season at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, at the Lone Tree Arts Center, Main Stage, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Back by popular demand, this festive delight features the Colorado Symphony brass section along with a guest conductor as they perform classic and contemporary holiday favorites. Go to http://lonetreeartscenter.org/

IS SEO dead? Has it changed significantly? If so, how closely tied to social media is it or will it be, in theory and in practice. Which, if either, is the better avenue for marketing investment. How should business owners decide? Join the South Metro Chamber of Commerce at 7:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5, for this discussion. Meeting is at 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial. After the meeting, gifts from a number of local organizations will be given. Breakfast treats will be provided. Go to http://www. meetup.com/SocialMarketing/events/160703682/ CHRISTMAS BIRD Count THE AUDUBON Society of Greater Denver will have its 115th annual Christmas Bird

Count from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Audubon Center at Chatfield, 11280 Waterton Road, Littleton. The event is free, and all levels are invited to learn about the birds of Chatfield using bird identification tools such as binoculars, field guides and cell phones. Donations will be accepted to support programs and acvitities at the Audubon Center at Chatfield. Call 303-973-9530 or visit www.denveraudubon.org.

EVOLUTION OF NATO CREATED AFTER World War II, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization played a pivotal role in fighting and ultimately winning the Cold War. Subsequently, NATO took on different roles in countries like Bosnia and Afghanistan. Recently, the role of NATO in Europe has been revisited in the aftermath of the Russian annexation of Crimea. Join Active Minds from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, as we take a look at the triumphs and challenges of NATO and how it continues to adapt to the 21st century landscape. Program takes place at Tattered Cover, 9315 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch. Call 303-470-7050 TURKEY EMERGING FROM World War I as a shrunken version of the Ottoman Empire, Turkey plays a pivotal role in the world. A strong U.S. ally during the Cold War, Turkey is now one of the world’s largest Muslim democracies. Join Active Minds from 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, as we explore Turkey’s past and current challenges, including its struggles with its Kurdish minority and its role in the terrorist organization calling itself ISIS. Program takes place at RiverPointe, 5225 S. Prince St., Littleton. RSVP at 303-797-0600. EDITOR’S NOTE: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.

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`She Loves Me’ easy to watch at Arvada Center Play is night of simple pleasure for audience

IF YOU GO “She Loves Me” plays through Dec. 21 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 1 p.m. Wednesdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets start at $53, arvadacenter.org, 720-898-7200.

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sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com The set for “She Loves Me,” designed by talented Brian Mallgrave, immediately captures one’s imagination upon entering the Arvada Center’s theater — it almost resembles a rich European pastry, with frosted curlicues and closed crust that will open soon to reveal a tasty filling. It promises an old-fashioned, cozy romantic performance, demanding no stressful effort from the viewer — just pleasure. Time and place: 1930s Budapest, Hungary: Maraczek’s perfumery and surrounds. Employees of the traditional perfumery — which sells lotions, scents, soaps, shampoos and other popular items — meet in front of the shop to begin the day, as other citizens walk through the street. The song “Good Morning, Good Day” introduces Sipos (Rob Costigan), Arpad (Parker Redford), Ilona (Jennifer Lorae), Kodaly (Gregory Gerbrandt) and Georg (Andrew Russell) — all employees of Maraczek’s. Director Gavin Mayer has helped each define a special quality from the start as they interact with each other, their boss (Mark Rubald), new hire Amalia Balash (Julia Jackson) and a bevy of assorted customers. The cast is large, but seems even larger due to lightning costume and personality changes. The play, by American playwright Joe Masterhoff (“Cabaret”) is based on a 1937 confection, “Parfumerie,” written by Hungarian playwright Miklos Lazlo, which tells

of a pair of feuding clerks who are writing to secret pen pals found in the newspaper’s lovelorn columns … “Dear Friend,” they begin. It has been the source for several American movies — the best-known is “You’ve Got Mail”— and became a musical in 1963, with score by Sheldon Harnick and Jerry Bock (“Fiddler on the Roof”). Costumes are well-chosen and, for the women especially, carefully accessorized with hats, glove, handbags … The score is pleasing with waltzes and other dance music carrying the story along — played by a strong pit orchestra. Voices are clear and strong and we took special note of Gregory Gerbrandt, who plays smarmy womanizer Steven Kodaly and is making his Arvada Center debut. Stephen Day, with operatic voice and comic chops, is always a delight, and the entire cast consists of solo-quality performers — nearly all Equity actors — who give a glossy professional polish to a less than heavy-duty bit of material. Mayer’s direction added grace notes, such as the scene change to the Café Imperial, where actors danced in with the set pieces and kept on dancing — charming. The play begins in summer and progresses to the Christmas season, with a decorated shop, but as Gavin Mayer writes: “The musical’s themes are timeless and make us long for a simpler day …”

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Cheery Creek QB Joe Caplis jumps on to the back of Head Coach Dave Logan to celebrate the 25-24 victory over Valor Christian for the 5A State Final at Sports Authority Field on Saturday. Photos by Paul DiSalvo

Bruins back on top

Milo Hall, gutsy two-point conversion lift Cherry Creek to their ninth title By Jim Benton

jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Once upon a time, Cherry Creek was as dominant a high school football program as there was in Colorado. Valor Christian has been the king for the past five years, but after a thrilling state championship game Nov. 29, Cherry Creek again wears the crown. The Bruins emerged with a 2524 victory over the Eagles in the Class 5A title contest at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. “We are going to be remembered at (Cherry Creek) forever,” said Bruins senior running back Milo Hall, who rushed for 214 yards and two touchdowns. “I’m real proud to bring back the tradition of winning.” Cherry Creek twice rallied from touchdown deficits in the fourth quarter, converted a game-winning two-point conversion with 5:09 left in the game and ended Valor’s bid for a sixth straight state championship. Creek was making its 16th trip to a state title game and the Bruins won their ninth championship. They captured eight championships between 1982 and 1996, with Cherry Creek’s last title coming 17 years ago, when Creek beat Dave Logan’s Arvada West team, 48-33. Creek had advanced to four championship games since 1996 but never won until beating Valor in the classic showdown between Colorado’s former football top dog and the new powerhouse program on a warm November afternoon. Junior quarterback Joe Caplis, who attended Valor his freshman year before transferring to Cherry Creek, said the Bruins accomplished their objective. “Our goal was to win the state championship but to do it against such an incredible program was very sweet,” he said. “We have a lot of respect for those guys.” Logan, who has coached for 22 years and took over the reins at Creek in 2012, won his seventh state title at his fourth different school. “They are all special,” said Logan. “This was special because it was today. These kids had never experienced a championship. “To start the season 1-2, we had a lot of battles and played the schedule we did. We had to play Valor twice and Regis Jesuit twice. It was a great accomplishment for a group of young men that worked so hard.” There were plenty of heroes for Cherry Creek (11-3), which earned its second win this season over the Eagles (10-4). Hall, who finished the season with 2,289 rushing yards, had touchdowns runs of 70 and 24 yards. His final scoring run was a highlight-reel play in which he eluded three tacklers and threw a straight arm while running backward into the end zone.

Valor Christian’s Danny “Cowboy” Rambo ran a fourth-quarter kickoff back for a touchdown, but it was not enough to keep Cherry Creek from the championship.

Valor was penalized for a facemask on Hall’s run, and the Bruins decided to attempt a two-point conversion from inside the 2-yard line. DJ Luke plowed into the end zone to nudge the Bruins ahead, 25-24, with still over five minutes left to play. “When I scored that touchdown, DJ blocked for me,” Luke said. “He blocked the cornerback, I spun off and stiff armed into the end zone. It was my last high school game so I knew I had to play hard. I knew the other 10 guys would play hard with me. “Our defense was tremendous, my line played tremendous, the quarterback played tremendous and the receivers did their part, too. So I’m proud of everyone. Hall, who was stripped of the ball by Valor junior Gabriel Kortz at the Eagles 1-yard line early in the third quarter with the Bruins holding a 10-3 lead, watched the two-point conversion on the scoreboard. “If I had stayed down after my fumble, I knew my team

would’ve stayed down as well, and I couldn’t let them see me like that,” said Hall, who returned a kickoff 37 yards that led to the 54-yard, 29-second scoring drive for the decisive points. “I had to bounce back quickly and help us win. Hall credits Luke for the winning points. “We had to give it to DJ on the two-point conversion. He’s a tremendous running back. He’s just as good as me,” Hall said. “I watched it on the jumbo screen. I knew we were going to get in. The linemen moved the pile forward, and DJ ran hard.” Logan gambled on the conversion. “If we don’t get it, it’s not a very smart call,” he admitted. “I thought we had a little bit of momentum there and the offensive line felt that we could knock them off the ball. It had been hard sledding inside against Valor. I felt like we could get a yard and a half and so we went for it. It worked.” Logan praised Valor. “They have great players and they are well coached so we knew this was going to be a heavyweight fight. I’m so proud of my kids for having the mental toughness to hang in there and execute so good when it counted.” Cherry Creek finished with 455 yards including 363 on the ground. The Bruins defense limited the Eagles to 47 yards rushing and stalled any comeback attempt on Valor’s possession following Luke’s two-point conversion run. Valor Christian’s sophomore quarterback Dylan McCaffrey connected on 16 of 30 passes for 233 yards. He tossed a 61-yard scoring pass to Ben Waters and a 15-yarder to Danny Rambo in the second half. Rambo ran a kickoff back 89 yards for a touchdown with 5:38 to give Valor a 24-17 lead after Caplis had completed a game-tying 80-yard drive with a 1-yard quarterback sneak. Caplis, who Logan said improved more in one season than any quarterback he has coached, completed five of 13 passes for 92 yards and connected with Joseph Parker on a 52-yard pass that set up the TD that tied the game at 17-all. Parker caught three passes for 30 yards and gained 60 yards on two reverse runs. “Joe Parker is such an incredible athlete so you just throw it up there as a quarterback and trust him,” Caplis said. “Coach always has the perfect call for the perfect moment.” Valor coach Rod Sherman said Logan made a good call going for the two-point conversion that wound up snapping the Eagles’ 26-game playoff winning streak. “The way they had been running the ball, it made sense,” said Sherman. “My hat goes off to Creek. That was a great football game. Great teams respond to adversity, and I thought there were two great teams that both responded. They responded a little bit more at the end. “There is nothing that we are going to hang our heads about. Probably second to Christian (McCaffrey), Hall is the best back I’ve seen in this state since I’ve been here. We hit him a lot and he was still really strong and made a lot of missed tackles. Man, what a great player. He’s the Player of the Year in my opinion.”

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Cherry Creek has two returning big players in 6-foot-1 senior Molly Rohrer, left, and 6-1 sophomore Lauren McMillen. Photo by Jim Benton

Centers of attention Old-fashioned pivot play becomes lost art as modern skill-sets expand By Jim Benton

jbenton @coloradocommunitymedia.com A quick history lesson: Basketball centers used to rule in the paint. Decades ago, thoughts of tall players operating anywhere but inside the paint would have seemed outrageous. Today, it’s somewhat unusual to see a big player primarily stationed around the pivot. Old-fashioned back-to-the-basket centers are becoming extinct. A lack of skill and technique keeps most players from being dominate post powers. More and more taller youngsters have developed the skills to dribble and shoot from the outside. “Being a non-post player has always been more glamorous,” said Highlands Ranch boys coach Bob Caton. “Players do not want to go in the gym or the playground and work on their post moves. It has always been that way. Nobody roots for the big in basketball.” Playing inside can be tough. “To find players that are willing to be physical, not mind the contact down low, don’t mind doing some of the dirty work, are willing to work on footwork and box outs, rebounding and shot blocking are almost impossible to a find,” Rock Canyon girls coach Matt Hema said. Mountain Vista girls coach Mike Willahan thinks true post players are becoming extinct. “Anymore post play is almost a lost art,” he said. “Players are becoming more well-rounded. Most of these girls see the 3-point line, and that’s where they start shooting from. Even in the youth leagues, I don’t think post play is taught anymore. It’s let’s work on ball handling, let’s work on jump stops, shooting and things like that.” South metro teams lost a few top inside players to graduation. Highlands Ranch’s Zach Braxton was a force inside for the Falcons boys team. Jonathan Barnes of Ponderosa was a true post player for the Mustangs boys team as was Rock Canyon’s Morgan Roos and Jessica McGovern of Castle View on the girls side. And, several outstanding hybrid players who could play inside or out have moved on to college like Valor Christian’s Chase Foster, Lexy Thordeson of Castle View and Natalie Baker of Chaparral. The following is a look at how some south metro boys and girls basketball coaches and players feel about dealing with or without traditional centers who use power moves to get buckets and rebounds in the paint.

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Mountain Vista coach Bob Wood learned a variety of different offenses but has developed some outstanding Golden Eagles teams using an up-tempo, blitz basketball type of run-and-gun offense to create mismatches and beat opponents down the floor for easy baskets. In the past four seasons, the Golden Eagles have compiled an 86-19 record while averaging between 73 points per game in 2010 to 77 a year ago. However, the Golden Eagles do work on half-court offense and have set plays when the pace slows, Wood said. Basketball continues on Page 28

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“It isn’t that we don’t work on halfcourt offense, we do work on it,” said Wood. “We just work on full court more. We always run our offenses inside out so we’re trying to get into the paint first. If a big kid wants to get the ball in transition then he not only has the throw the outlet but he’s got to run down the court. Kids now days, even the big kids, like to play all positions. It’s really not hard to motivate them to get down the court.” Wood wouldn’t make much of a change if he had a massive player to put in the pivot. “We have a 6-6 freshman and he’s projected to be 7-foot,” related Wood. “I would say that I don’t know that we would change a whole lot because now you have a 7-footer and he’s going to get most of the rebounds. He would throw the outlet and we would run down and see if we can get an easy bucket. If not we would go into our half-court stuff and there he is in the middle.” Legend coach Kevin Boley claims it is not usual for bigger players to vacate the lane. “The difference now is kids are bigger, faster, stronger and more skilled than ever before and capable of doing more things,” he said. “Big kids are more skilled and do more things where before they would be stuck in the post.

“Bottom line is people play fast, but when you get to the postseason, those (playoff ) teams are so good they are going to slow you down and make you play half-court.” Caton will go into the season with a guard-oriented attack without Braxton, who is now at Weber State. “Big players are expected to do more these days and need to know how to do more to be successful, which is good,” said Caton. “The better that they can shoot, dribble and pass is what makes them a more-rounded player and valuable to a team. I have tried to have my big players acquire as many skills as possible, at least during the offseason.”

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Cherry Creek coach Chris Curneen has his post girls practice pivot power moves and shots. That’s because he has three 6-1 players in senior Molly Rohrer and sophomores Lauren McMillen and Laura Pranger plus four 5-11 underclass girls. “It’s easier to learn to play inside for some people more than others,” McMillen said. “I guess you just have to do it enough so you get muscle memory. When you’re in a big game, in the heat of things, then you calm down. It gets really physical. To be tall and big, you have to move people out of the way with your body.” Willahan has 6-1 junior Molly McCabe, who is more comfortable taking midrange jump shots. “Molly McCabe can play with her back to the basket,” Willahan said. “She’s prob-

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tions on a team can be a true center.” Willahan agrees. “If you have a post, it’s almost like gold,” he said. “To be able to go up and get two points pretty easy with a good post players, that says a lot. You can stop runs. ” For Chaparral coach Tony Speights, maintaining a balance is a key to success. “If you look at good teams they have a balance of 3-point shooting and back-tothe-basket play,” he said. “You rarely find teams that are 3-point shooting teams that make it far in the playoffs. Everybody has an off shooting night and in the playoffs everything is intensified and defense becomes tighter.” ThunderRidge will have a talented, but small team and coach Paul Krueger would welcome a tall post player. “I’d love to have one because a post player does so much to free up for shooters inside and outside,” said Krueger. “The skill set has changed. You don’t see many back-to-the-basket players. If colleges do find one, they snap her up.”

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Original Grantor(s): KERRY LEGO Original Beneficiary(ies): U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ND Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER OF U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ND Date of Deed of Trust: March 17, 2005 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: March 24, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number): B5041940 Original Principal Amount: $160,800.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $144,102.87 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 25, BLOCK 23, NOB HILL SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 6916 S CLERMONT DR, 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, 01/07/2015, 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: 11/13/2014 Last Publication: 12/11/2014 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: 09/05/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 David R. Doughty #40042 Allison L Berry #34531 Eve M. Grina #43658 Courtney E Wright #45482 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 14-001045 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.: 0952-2014 First Publication: 11/13/2014 Last Publication: 12/11/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0971-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 16, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Nancy C. Birkett Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for America's Wholesale Lender Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Bank of New York Mellon, f/k/a The Bank of New York, as trustee, on behalf of the holders of the Alternative Loan Trust 2007-5CB, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-5CB Date of Deed of Trust February 09, 2007 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 20, 2007 Recording Information (Reception Number) B7021349 Original Principal Amount $190,400.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $186,196.01 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 14, WALNUT HILLS FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 8214 E Davies Avenue, Centennial, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/07/2015, at the East

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, 01/07/2015, 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: 11/13/2014 Last Publication: 12/11/2014 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: 09/16/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Jennifer Griest #34830 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery-Graber #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 10-16812R 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.: 0971-2014 First Publication: 11/13/2014 Last Publication: 12/11/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0986-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 19, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Oasis Deck & Shade, Inc. Original Beneficiary(ies) Summit Bank & Trust Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Summit Bank & Trust Date of Deed of Trust May 27, 2008 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 05, 2008 Recording Information (Reception Number) B8064277 Original Principal Amount $160,819.31 Outstanding Principal Balance $136,723.69 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: 0986-2014 EXHIBIT A CONDOMINIUM UNIT D, EAGLE PRAIRIE II OFFICE*WAREHOUSE CENTER (AN OFFICE-WAREHOUSE CONDOMINIUM), IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DECLARATION RECORDED JUNE 7, 2001 AT RECEPTION NO B1090670 AND AS AMENDED BY SUPPLEMENT TO THE DECLARATION RECORDED BY JULY 11, 2001 AT RECEPTION NO, B1112407, AND CONDOMINIUM MAP RECOED JUNE 7, 2001 AT RECEPTION NO. B1090671, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.Also known by street and number as: 14883 E Hinsdale Ave D, Centennial, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/07/2015, 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: 11/13/2014 Last Publication: 12/11/2014 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: 09/19/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Christopher J. Heaphey #38559 Holland & Hart LLP Attorneys at Law 600 East Main Street, Suite 104, Aspen, CO 81611 (970) 925-3476 Attorney File # Oasis 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.: 0986-2014 First Publication: 11/13/2014 Last Publication: 12/11/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1007-2014

Public Trustees Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1007-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 24, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): John M Toney and Valerie Toney Original Beneficiary(ies): Homeside Lending, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust: October 25, 2000 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: October 31, 2000 Recording Information (Reception Number): B0141025 Original Principal Amount: $125,002.50 Outstanding Principal Balance: $111,776.50 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 25, Nob Hill Third Filing, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. Also known by street and number as: 7126 South Birch Way, Littleton, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/14/2015, 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: 11/20/2014 Last Publication: 12/18/2014 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: 09/24/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Susan Hendrick #33196 Marcello G. Rojas #46396 Klatt, Odekirk, Augustine, Sayer, Treinen & Rastede, P.C. 9745 E. Hampden Ave., Suite 400, Denver, CO 80231 (303) 3532965 Attorney File # CO140010 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.: 1007-2014 First Publication: 11/20/2014 Last Publication: 12/18/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1008-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 24, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): E. Ray Ward and Teresa S. Ward Original Beneficiary(ies): Compass Bank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: RREF II CB III-CO RTW, LLC Date of Deed of Trust: May 16, 2002 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: May 22, 2002 Recording Information (Reception Number): B2095002 Original Principal Amount: $162,400.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $115,139.20 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 this reference Also known by street and number as: 1100 W Littleton Blvd, 103 & 105, 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, 01/14/2015, 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: 11/20/2014 Last Publication: 12/18/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO

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1008-2014 EXHIBIT "A" The following real property situate in Arapahoe County, State of Colorado, to wit: THE PROPERTY ADDRESS IS 1100 W. LITTLETON BLVD. LITILETON, CO 80120 CONDOMINIUM UNITS 103 AND 105, LITTLETON OFFICE CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE COND OM IN IU M M AP, R EC OR D ED ON NOVEMBER 20, 2001, RECEPTION NO. B1198513 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 DECLARATIONS FOR LITTLETON OFFICE CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED ON NOVEMBER 20, 2001, RECEPTION NO. B1198514, IN SAID RECORDS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO TOGETHER WITH; All present and future improvements and fixtures; all tangible personal property, including, without limitation, all machinery, equipment, building materials, and goods of every nature (excluding household goods) now or hereafter located on or used in connection with the real property, whether or not affixed to the land; all privileges, hereditaments, and appurtenances, including all development rights associated with the real property, whether previously or subsequently transferred to the real property from other real property or now or hereafter susceptible of transfer from this real property to other real property; all leases, licenses and other agreements; all rents, issues and profits; all water, well, ditch, reservoir and mineral rights and stocks pertaining to the real property (cumulatively, "Property"); to have and to hold the Property and the rights hereby granted for the use and benefit of Trustee, his successors and assigns, until payment in full of all Obligations secured hereby. Legal Notice NO.: 1008-2014 First Publication: 11/20/2014 Last Publication: 12/18/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1041-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 7, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): Terrence O. Reeder and Charolette B. Reeder Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for PACIFIC REPUBLIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Green Tree Servicing LLC Date of Deed of Trust: October 24, 2002 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: October 31, 2002 Recording Information (Reception Number): B2206423 Original Principal Amount: $96,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $88,533.29 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: SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE Also known by street and number as: 7621 South Steele Street, Centennial, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/28/2015, 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: 12/4/2014 Last Publication: 1/1/2015 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: 10/07/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Eve M. Grina #43658 Courtney E Wright #45482 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 14-003797 The Attorney above is acting as a debt

First Publication: 12/4/2014 Public Trustee caused the Notice of ElecLast Publication: 1/1/2015 tion and Demand relating to the Deed of Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Trust described below to be recorded in IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO the County of Arapahoe records. A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO Original Grantor(s): TIMOTHY KUZAVA FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE AND KATHY JO KUZAVA BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO Original Beneficiary(ies): KEYBANK NACURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. TIONAL ASSOCIATION DATE: 10/07/2014 Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: KEYCynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION the County of Arapahoe, State of ColorDate of Deed of Trust: November 05, ado 2007 By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee County of Recording: Arapahoe The name, address, business telephone Recording Date of Deed of Trust: Novemnumber and bar registration number of the ber 16, 2007 attorney(s) representing the legal holder of Recording Information (Reception the indebtedness is: Number): B7146017 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Original Principal Amount: $170,000.00 To advertise Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 your publicOnotices u t s t a n d icall n g 303-566-4100 Principal Balance: Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 $163,057.60 David R. Doughty #40042 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you Alison L Berry #34531 are hereby notified that the covenants of Eve M. Grina #43658 the deed of trust have been violated as Courtney E Wright #45482 follows: failure to pay principal and inJaneway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian terest when due together with all other Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 payments provided for in the evidence of (303) 706-9990 debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. Attorney File # 14-003797 THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE The Attorney above is acting as a debt A FIRST LIEN. collector and is attempting to collect a The property to be foreclosed is: debt. Any information provided may be HAVING A TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMused for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association BER OF 2077-19-4-03-022A PARCEL OF of Colorado Revised 9/2012 LAND LOCATED IN THE CITY OF LITTLETON, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, AND KNOWN 1041-2014 Exhibit A AS: BEING LOT NUMBER LOT: 20 CONDOMINIUM UNIT 32, IN BUILDING BLOCK: 6 IN COLUMBINE VALLEY AS 6, MONTEREY CONDOMINIUMS SHOWN IN THE RECORDED PLAT/MAP PHASE 4, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND THEREOF IN 1956- OF ARAPAHOE SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION OF COUNTY RECORDS. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND REAlso known by street and number as: STRICTIONS OF MONTEREY CON72 Fairway Ln., Littleton, CO 80123. DOMINIUMS, RECORDED JULY 26, THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN 1983, IN BOOK 3924 AT PAGE 1. SAID IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURCONDOMINIU M IS FURTHER DEPICRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN TED AND DESCRIBED BY THE MAP OF OF THE DEED OF TRUST. DISCOVERY AT MONTEREY PHASE 4 RECORDED SEPTEMBER 19, 1983 IN PLAT BOOK 67 AT PAGES 60-66, ALL IN NOTICE OF SALE THE RECORDS OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OFFICE OF ARAPAHOE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt COUNTY, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, secured by the Deed of Trust, described STATE OF COLORADO TOGETHER herein, has filed Notice of Election and WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. Legal Notice NO.: 1041-2014 THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given First Publication: 12/4/2014 that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. Last Publication: 1/1/2015 on Wednesday, 01/28/2015, at the East Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and Public Notice best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for CRS §38-38-103 the purpose of paying the indebtedness FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1044-2014 provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is fees, the expenses of sale and other items given with regard to the following allowed by law, and will issue to the purdescribed Deed of Trust: chaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as On October 7, 2014, the undersigned provided by law. Public Trustee caused the Notice of ElecFirst Publication: 12/4/2014 tion and Demand relating to the Deed of Last Publication: 1/1/2015 Trust described below to be recorded in Name of Publication: Littleton Independent the County of Arapahoe records. IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO Original Grantor(s): Travis E Marlow and A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO Sarah Smith FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage ElecBY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO tronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nomCURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. inee for Assurity Financial Services, LLC DATE: 10/08/2014 Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC the County of Arapahoe, State of ColorDate of Deed of Trust: February 15, 2006 ado County of Recording: Arapahoe By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee Recording Date of Deed of Trust: The name, address, business telephone February 27, 2006 number and bar registration number of the Recording Information (Reception attorney(s) representing the legal holder of Number): B6024857 the indebtedness is: Original Principal Amount: $224,331.00 Neal Dunning #10181 Outstanding Principal Balance: Erick S. Arriola #38082 $173,287.46 Douglas W Brown #10429 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you Brian Berardini #10406 are hereby notified that the covenants of Brown, Berardini & Dunning PC 2000 S. the deed of trust have been violated as Colorado Blvd., Tower Two, Suite 700, follows: failure to pay principal and inDenver, CO 80222 (303) 329-3363 terest when due together with all other Attorney File # 3500-043 payments provided for in the evidence of The Attorney above is acting as a debt debt secured by the deed of trust and othcollector and is attempting to collect a er violations thereof. debt. Any information provided may be THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE used for that purpose. A FIRST LIEN. ©Public Trustees' Association The property to be foreclosed is: of Colorado Revised 9/2012 LOT 53, FOUR LAKES SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 4B, COUNTY OF ARLegal Notice NO.: 1050-2014 APAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO First Publication: 12/4/2014 Also known by street and number as: Last Publication: 1/1/2015 1986 East Phillips Drive, Centennial, Name of Publication: Littleton Independent CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURPublic Notice RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 NOTICE OF SALE FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1053-2014

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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, 01/28/2015, 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: 12/4/2014 Last Publication: 1/1/2015 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: 10/07/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: David A. Shore #19973 Stephen A Hall #38186 Martin H. Shore #1800 Edward P. O’Brien #11572 Hellerstein and Shore PC 5347 S. Valentia Way, Suite 100, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303) 573-1080 Attorney File # 14-01024SH 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

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 8, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): BOBBY J WAGNER and DONNA L WAGNER Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: December 22, 2006 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: January 19, 2007 Recording Information (Reception Number): B7008733 Original Principal Amount: $77,996.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $73,569.18 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 27, BLOCK 4, THE HIGHLANDS 460, FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 8001 S. COOK WAY, CENTENNIAL, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

Legal Notice NO.: 1044-2014 First Publication: 12/4/2014 Last Publication: 1/1/2015 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1050-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 8, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): TIMOTHY KUZAVA AND KATHY JO KUZAVA Original Beneficiary(ies): KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust: November 05, 2007 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: November 16, 2007 Recording Information (Reception Number): B7146017 Original Principal Amount: $170,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $163,057.60 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

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, 01/28/2015, 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: 12/4/2014 Last Publication: 1/1/2015 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: 10/08/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Eve M. Grina #43658 Courtney E Wright #45482 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112

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 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Eve M. Grina #43658 Courtney E Wright #45482 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 14-003768 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

Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of the Piney Creek East Recreation Association, Inc. recorded March 19, 1987 reception number 2809245 in Book 5082 page 138 Judgment Amount: $3,403.51

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Legal Notice NO.: 1053-2014 First Publication: 12/4/2014 Last Publication: 1/1/2015 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Name Changes Public Notice County Court Arapahoe County, Colorado 1790 W. Littleton Blvd. Littleton, Colorado 80120 In the Matter of the Petition of: Parent/ Petitioner: Kimberly Steed For Minor Child: Katherine Lane Leise To Change the Child’s Name to: Katherine Lane Steed Case Number: 2014 C 301206 NOTICE TO NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT BY PUBLICATION Notice to: David Gerlach non custodial parent. Notice is given that a hearing is scheduled as follows: Date: December 18, 2014 Time: 9:30 AM Location: 1790 W. Littleton Blvd. Division A2 Littleton, Colorado 80120 For the purpose of requesting a change of name for Katherine Lane Leise. At this hearing the Court may enter an order changing the name of the minor child. To support or voice objection to the proposed name change, you must appear at the hearing. Date: 11/6/2014 Kimberly Steed 4395 South Clarkson St. Englewood, CO 80113 Legal Notice No.: 55570 First Publication: November 20, 2014 Last Publication: December 18, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on November 12, 2014 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Tatyana Drozdov be changed to Tatyana Drozdova. Case No.: 2014 C 301248 Tammera Herivel By: Sharon Calhoun, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 55604 First Publication: November 27, 2014 Last Publication: December 11, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on November 13, 2014 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Andria Dawn Roach be changed to Andria Dawn Medrano. Case No.: 2014 C 301259 Tammera Herivel By: Laurie Larson Legal Notice No: 55613 First Publication: December 4, 2014 Last Publication: December 18, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on November 24, 2014 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Neshni Nitasha Singh be changed to Nitasha Neshni McCluskey. Case No.: 2014 C 301306 Tammera Herivel By: Laura Larson, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 55614 First Publication: December 4, 2014 Last Publication: December 18, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Notice To Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Helen J. Young, Deceased Case Number 2014PR30950 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 27, 2015, or the claims may be forever barred. Person Giving Notice: Sarah E. Cramer Personal Representative 2201 S. Clayton Denver, Colorado 80210 Legal Notice No.: 55605 First Publication: November 27, 2014 Last Publication: December 11, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Homer H. Brigham, Jr., aka Homer H. Brigham, Aka H. H. Brigham, aka Buck Brigham, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30650 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, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred. Toya D. Such Personal Representative 9337 Windhaven Dr. Parker, CO 80134 Legal Notice No: 55611 First Publication: December 4, 2014 Last Publication: December 18, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Notice To Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JEROME L. BECHTER, a/k/a JEROME LEE BECHTER, a/k/a JEROME BECHTER, a/k/a J. L. BECHTER, Deceased Case Number: 2014PR30977 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 6, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred. Donald A. Bechter Personal Representative c/o Law Office of Julia Griffith McVey, PC 12600 W. Colfax Ave Ste C 400 Lakewood, CO 80215 Legal Notice No: 55609 First Publication: December 4, 2014 Last Publication: December 18, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mary Tawara, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30931 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 20, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred. Bruce Tawara Personal Representative 7835 W. Oxford Circle Lakewood, CO 80235 Legal Notice No: 55599 First Publication: November 20, 2014 Last Publication: December 4, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Kenneth Leroy Sprauve, aka Kenneth L. Sprauve, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30972 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 6, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred. Olivia L. Holmes Personal Representative 9265 Portmarnock Court Peyton, Colorado 80831 Legal Notice No: 55616 First Publication: December 4, 2014 Last Publication: December 18, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of John Grier McGregor, aka John G. McGregor, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30971 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 6, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred. James Ruff Personal Representative 1015 West Mountain Avenue Fort Collins, Colorado 80521 Legal Notice No: 55619 First Publication: December 4, 2014 Last Publication: December 18, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Misc. Private Legals PUBLIC NOTICE COUNTY COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 1790 W. LITTLETON BLVD. LITTLETON, CO 80120 Plaintiff: BELLCO CREDIT UNION vs. Defendant(s): DAVID M. PRICE 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: 08C312725 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 February 3, 2009 in favor of the Plaintiff and against the Defendant(s) which judgment remains unsatisfied, be revived, NOW THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED, the Defendant(s), DAVID M. PRICE, 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 26th day of August, 2014. /s/ Tammy L. Herivel Clerk of the Court Legal Notice No.: 55615 First Publication: December 4, 2014 Last Publication: January 1, 2015 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 7325 South Potomac St. Centennial, CO 80112 Case No: 2013CV32128 Div.: 204 Plaintiff(s): PINEY CREEK EAST RECREATION ASSOCIATION, INC. Defendant(s): PRISCILLA VASQUEZ, CYNTHIA MARES, as PUBLIC TRUSTEE of ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This Notice is given with regard to the following: CREDITOR: PINEY CREEK EAST RECREATION ASSOCIATION, INC. OWNER: PRISCILLA VASQUEZ County of Recording: ARAPAHOE Reception No. of Recorded Lien, was the Declaration: reception number 2809245 Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of the Piney Creek East Recreation Association, Inc. recorded March 19, 1987 reception number 2809245 in Book 5082 page 138 Judgment Amount: $3,403.51 This is to advise you that a Sheriff’s Sale has commenced in the office of the undersigned Sheriff to foreclose the lien described above. The following described property situated in Arapahoe County, State of Colorado, is all of the property encumbered by said LIEN: Lot 7, Block 11, Tuscany South Subdivi-

This is to advise you that a Sheriff’s Sale has commenced in the office of the undersigned Sheriff to foreclose the lien described above. The following described property situated in Arapahoe County, State of Colorado, is all of the property encumbered by said LIEN:

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Lot 7, Block 11, Tuscany South Subdivision, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Also known as 19648 E. Maplewood Ave Aurora, CO 80016. The violation of the covenant upon which the foreclosure is based is set forth in the Order entered in the above-captioned action on June 6, 2014. The Sheriff’s sale will take place at 10:00 a.m., on January 8, 2015, in front of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, a t 13101 E. Broncos Parkway, Centennial, Colorado. Questions regarding the sale should be directed to the Civil Section of the Sheriff’s Office, telephone 720-874-3851. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE.** THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The name, address, telephone number, and bar registration number of each attorney representing the holder of the evidence of debt is: Peter E. Muccio, #34026 Tschetter Hamrick Sulzer, P.C. 3600 S. Yosemite St., Ste. 828 Denver, CO 80237 Phone No: 303.699.3484 Facsimile No: 720.449.0160 Signed September 29, 2014 David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 55457 First publication: November 13, 2014 Last publication: December 11, 2014 Published in: Littleton Independent, 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd., #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac St., Centennial, CO 80112 303-649-6355 Civil Action No. 2012CV1824 Plaintiff: U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION N.D. v. Defendants: NANCY E. NOAH, an individual; ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE. SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE Under an Amended Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure entered August 7, 2014, in the above entitled action, I am ordered to sell certain real property, as follows: Original Grantor: Nancy E. Noah Original Beneficiary: U.S. Bank, National Association N.D. Current Holder of the evidence of debt secured by the Deed of Trust: U.S. Bank National Association as Successor by Merger to U.S. Bank National Association ND Date of Deed of Trust: March 10, 2008 Date of Recording of Deed of Trust: April 11, 2008 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Information: B8041948 Original Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness: $163,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness as of the date hereof: $160,164.28 3-18-2009 Amount of Judgment entered August 7, 2014: $186,623.48 – Unpaid Balance of Note $3,842.62 – Attorneys’ Fees and Costs Description of property to be foreclosed: LOT 9, BLOCK 18 IN AURORA HILLS 9th FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE , STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as 12700 E. Kentucky Place, Aurora, CO 80012 THE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The covenants of said Deed of Trust have been violated as follows: failure to make payments on said indebtedness when the same were due and owing, and the legal holder of the indebtedness has accelerated the same and declared the same immediately fully due and payable. NOTICE OF SALE THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will, at 10:00 A.M., on January 22, 2015, at the Office of the Arapahoe County Sheriff, 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy., Centennial, CO 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. All inquiries regarding the sale should be directed to the Civil Division of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, telephone 720-874-3851. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE.** The name, address, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Torben M. Welch, Esq. #34282, Messner Reeves LLP, 1430 Wynkoop Street, Suite 300, Denver, CO 80202, Telephone: (303) 623-1800. 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. This Sheriff’s Notice of Sale is signed October 20, 2014. David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 55510 First Publication: November 27, 2014 Last Publication: December 25, 2014 Published in: Littleton Independent, 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd., #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 PUBLIC NOTICE COUNTY COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 1790 W. LITTLETON BLVD. LITTLETON, CO 80120 Plaintiff: BELLCO FIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION vs. Defendant(s): ROBERT L. LYNCH David A. Bauer, #7576 David A. Bauer, P.C. 2594 South Lewis Way, Suite A

PUBLIC NOTICE COUNTY COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 1790 W. LITTLETON BLVD. LITTLETON, CO 80120 Plaintiff: BELLCO FIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION vs. Defendant(s): ROBERT L. LYNCH

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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

Plaintiff: CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. vs. Defendant(s): LORETTA A. RAMOS 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

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Case Number: 09C300188 NOTICE TO SHOW CAUSE

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 30, 2009 in favor of the Plaintiff and against the Defendant(s) which judgment remains unsatisfied, be revived, NOW THEREFORE,

WHEREAS, Plaintiff has moved this Court pursuant to said rules of civil procedure that the judgment entered in the instant matter on February 28, 2003 in favor of the Plaintiff and against the Defendant(s) which judgment remains unsatisfied, be revived, NOW THEREFORE,

IT IS ORDERED, the Defendant(s), LORETTA A. RAMOS , shall show cause within fourteen (14) days from the service of th is 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.

IT IS ORDERED, the Defendant(s), ROBERT L. LYNCH , 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 9th day of September, 2014.

Case Number: 03 C 1852

WITNESS the hand and seal of the Clerk of the Court in LITTLETON, Colorado, this 19th day of August, 2014. /s/ Clerk of the Court Clerk of the Court Legal Notice No.: 55543 First Publication: November 6, 2014 Last Publication: December 4, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2014CV031157 DIVISION NO. 402 COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM Plaintiff: COUNTRY CLUB VILLAS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, a Colorado nonprofit corporation, v. Defendants: DOLORES H. RICE; NATIONAL WESTERN MORTGAGE CORP.; SOUTHEAST METRO STORMWATER AUTHORITY; THE OFFICE OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE, as Arapahoe County Public Trustee Regarding: Condominium Unit No. 109, Building 8826, as per Condominium Declaration recorded in Book 3230, at page 425, County of Arapahoe, real property records, Country Club Villas Condominium Association, Inc. Also known as: 8826 East Florida Avenue, #109, Denver, CO 80247 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 29th day of January, 2015, at 13101 E. BRONCOS PKWY, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112; PHONE NUMBER 720-874-3935. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. ** Further, for the purpose of paying off, curing default or redemption, as provided by statute, intent must be directed to or conducted at the above address of the Civil 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 30th day of October, 2014. David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF: ORTEN CAVANAGH & HOLMES, LLC 1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202 Legal Notice No.: 55545 First Publication: December 4, 2014 Last Publication: January 1, 2015 Published in: Littleton Independent 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd., #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 PUBLIC NOTICE COUNTY COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 1790 W. LITTLETON BLVD. LITTLETON, CO 80120 Plaintiff: UNIFUND CCR PARTNERS vs. Defendant(s): RONNEY BROWN 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: 09C306218 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 May 15, 2009 in favor of the Plaintiff and against the Defendant(s) which judgment remains unsatisfied, be revived, NOW THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED, the Defendant(s), RONNEY BROWN , 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 3rd day of October, 2014. /s/ Clerk of the Court Clerk of the Court Legal Notice No.: 55612 First Publication: December 4, 2014 Last Publication: January 1, 2015 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE COUNTY COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 1790 W. LITTLETON BLVD. LITTLETON, CO 80120 Plaintiff: CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. vs. Defendant(s): LORETTA A. RAMOS 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: 09C300188 NOTICE TO SHOW CAUSE

/s/ Clerk of the Court Clerk of the Court Legal Notice No.: 55618 First Publication: December 4, 2014 Last Publication: January 1, 2015 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013CV030443 DIVISION NO. 204

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

December 4, 2014

This is to advise you that the above-captioned action is pending. An Order and Decree for Judicial Foreclosure has been entered in this action concerning an assessment lien by the Plaintiff, Tallgrass Homeowners Association, Inc., pursuant to the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act, Colorado Revised Statutes, §3833.3-316(2)(a), and the Plaintiff’s Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Saddle Rock Highlands, Notice of (said) Assessment Lien being recorded on November 15, 2007, at Reception No. B7145701 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Arapahoe County, State of Colorado (the “Assessment Lien”).

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The name, address and telephone number of the attorneys representing the holders of the Assessment Lien being foreclosed are Lansky, Weigler & Porter (contact Wendy E. Weigler, Esq.) 1401 17th Street, Suite 560, Denver, Colorado 80202, telephone number 303-297-1900. The real property which is the subject matter of this litigation, which is the property subject to the Assessment Lien, is situated in Arapahoe County, and is described as follows, to-wit: LOT 6, BLOCK 1, SADDLE ROCK HIGHLANDS FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO also known as 20994 E. Princeton Place, Aurora, Colorado 80013-7467 . The Plaintiff named above is the judgment creditor in this action and the lienor of the Property pursuant to the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act, Colorado Revised Statutes, § 38-33.3316(2)(a), and the Plaintiff’s Declaration. As of December 13, 2013, the outstanding balance due and owing on such judgment is $8,154.47.

COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM

NOTE: THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Plaintiff: CARRIAGE PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, a Colorado nonprofit corporation, v. Defendants: AARON JORDAN; CYNTHIA D. MARES as Arapahoe County Public Trustee

I shall offer for public sale to the highest bidder, at public auction, all the right, title and interest of the Defendant in said property on January 15, 2015, at 10:00 a.m., at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, 13101 Broncos Parkway, Centennial, Colorado 80112. Telephone 720-874-3851.

Regarding: Garage Unit A, Garage No. 4, Carriage Park Condominiums, According to the Condominium Map Thereof Recorded on March 24, 2004 under Reception No B4051985 in the Records of the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Arapahoe County, Colorado, as Amended by the First Amendment to Condominium Map Recorded July 28, 2001 at Reception No. 01071342, and as defined and described in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions of Carriage Park Recorded November 7, 2002 Under Reception No. B2212134 in said records, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado

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

More commonly known as: 1429 S. Chambers Road, #A, Aurora, CO 80012 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 8th day of January, 2015, at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy., Centennial, CO 80112; phone number 720-874-3935. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. ** Further, for the purpose of paying off, curing default or redemption, as provided by statute, intent must be directed to or conducted at the above address of the Civil Division of the Sheriff’s Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

DATED at Centennial, Colorado this 27th day of October, 2014. David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe Countuy, Colorado BY: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 55536 First Publication: November 20, 2014 Last Publication: December 18, 2014 Published in: Littleton Independent, 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd., #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129. Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED 2015 BUDGET FOR THE LITTLETON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT In accordance with state law, a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Littleton Fire Protection District for fiscal year 2015. A copy of the proposed 2015 budget is available for public inspection at the Fire District's Administrative Offices, 5890 S. Bemis St, Suite 101, Littleton, Colorado 80102. A Public Hearing on the proposed 2015 budget will be held at 12:00 p.m. on December 8, 2014, at 1900 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton, CO 80120, at which time the Fire District Board will take final action to adopt the proposed 2015 budget. Interested electors of the Fire District may file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2015 budget.

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

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LITTLETON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT.

DATED in Centennial, Colorado this 8th day of October, 2014.

By: /s/ Jim Albee Board Secretary

David C. Walcher Sheriff of Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff

Legal Notice No.: 55610 First Publication: December 4, 2014 Last Publication: December 4, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF: ORTEN CAVANAGH & HOLMES, LLC 1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202 Public Notice: 55458 First Publication: November 13, 2014 Last Publication: December 11, 2014 Published In: Littleton Independent 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd., #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

Government Legals Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Littleton Invests for Tomorrow Authority shall consider the adoption of the proposed budget for 2015 at a Public Hearing and Regular Meeting on Monday, December 15, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. at the South Metro Denver Realtor Association Building, 7899 South Lincoln Court, Littleton, Colorado. The proposed budget is available for inspection by the public at the Littleton City Center, City Manager’s Office, 2255 West Berry Avenue, Littleton, Colorado. Any registered elector may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at the office of the City Manager’s Office at any time before final adoption of the budget by Littleton Invests for Tomorrow Authority or at the public hearing. Legal Notice No.: 55617 First Publication: December 4, 2014 Last Publication: December 4, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013CV31299, Division/Courtroom 206 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Plaintiff: TALLGRASS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Defendants: ADRIANA W. HENDERSON; WAKEFIELD & ASSOCIATES, INC.; SOUTHEAST METRO STORMWATER AUTHORITY; AURORA ENTERPRISES, INC. dba AURORA COLLECTION BUREAU; CAVALRY PORTFOLIO SERVICES, LLC; COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT; LIBERTY ACQUISITIONS SERVICING, LLC TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This is to advise you that the above-captioned action is pending. An Order and Decree for Judicial Foreclosure has been entered in this action concerning an assessment lien by the Plaintiff, Tallgrass Homeowners Association, Inc., pursuant to the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act, Colorado Revised Statutes, §3833.3-316(2)(a), and the Plaintiff’s Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Saddle Rock Highlands, Notice of (said) Assessment Lien being recorded on November 15, 2007, at Reception No.

Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT NOTICE is hereby given that the Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District (“District”) of Jefferson County, Colorado, will make final payment at District Offices, Littleton, Colorado, on December 22, 2014, at the hour of 5:00 p.m. to Layne Inliner LLC, of Kiowa, Colorado for all work done by said Contractor(s) in construction work performed on the Columbine Heights Sewer Rehabilitation Project. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractors or their subcontractors, in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractors or their subcontractors, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim, to the District, whose address is 8739 W. Coal Mine Ave., Littleton, CO 80123, on or before the date and time hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release the District, its Board of Directors, officers, agents, and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim. All of the above is pursuant to §38-26-107, C.R.S. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PLATTE CANYON WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT By: Patrick Fitzgerald District Manager Legal Notice No.: 55620 First Publication: December 4, 2014 Last Publication: December 11, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice CITY OF LITTLETON ELECTION NOTICE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL MAIL BALLOT ELECTION TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2015 ELECTION HOURS: 7:00 A.M. TO 7:00 P.M. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2015, A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL INDEPENDENT MAIL BALLOT ELECTION SHALL BE HELD IN THE CITY OF LITTLETON, COLORADO, AT WHICH TIME A CITIZEN INITIATED MEASURE WILL BE VOTED UPON. THE FOLLOWING INITIATED MEASURE TO BE VOTED UPON IS: BALLOT QUESTION 1A: SHALL THE LITTLETON CITY CHARTER BE AMENDED TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING NEW SECTION: SECTION 64.5 URBAN RENEWAL: ANY COUNCIL ACTION APPROVING OR MODIFYING AN URBAN RENEWAL

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Clubs

meets the first and third Mondays at Bistro Aspen Grove, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Contact Linda Holloway at 303423-4197 or linda@bessieshope.org.

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COFFEE AND Conversation

THE BREAKFAST Club Singles 50 Plus meets on the second Saturday of each month at Maggiano’s at 7401 S. Clinton Street, Englewood at 9 a.m. Arrival is 8:30 a.m. and buffet starts at 9 a.m. Must RSVP the Hotline at 303-7943332 for reservation. CENTER FOR Inner Initiative presents Open Talks on the Initiatic Way and how the key principles from Eastern, Western and 4h Way Traditions can enlighten the search for Essence within. Meetings are the last Tuesday of each month at 5594 S. Prince St., Littleton. Call or email for time: 303-798-1800 or mail@innerinitiative.org. Go to www.innerinitiative.org

CHATFIELD SERTOMA Club

Group connects people in the community who like to discuss books, current events and any topic of interest. The group meets from 10-11 a.m. the second Monday of each month in Sophie’s Place at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Free snacks and beverages are provided. Call 303-795-3961.

THE COLUMBINE Genea-

logical and Historical Society has a program meeting on the second Tuesday of each month, except in June, July, August, and December. A social meeting is the second Tuesday of December. A genealogy workshop is the third Tuesday of each month, except in June, July, August, and December. Contact JoAnn LaGuardia at 303-770-3420 or visit www.rootsweb.

com/~cocghs/index.htm.

COLUMBINE LADIES We welcome new members to our fun loving group. Join us for games (bridge, canasta, MahJongg and pinochle). Enjoy monthly luncheons at great restaurants and quarterly social events. Dues are $24 annually. Visitors are welcome. For more information or to make a reservation to attend our next luncheon, call Jackie Hirt at 303-972-3384. COLUMBINE COMMUNICATORS Toastmasters can help if speaking in public makes you anxious. We improve your communications and leadership skills in a thoughtful, supportive environment. Our club meets from 7-8:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of the month at the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Station, 11139 Bradford St., Littleton. Visitors are welcome. Contact Herb Dreo at herb@dreomc.com (303-763-7334) or Pam Toyen at ptoyen7@ hotmail.com (303-570-8606). Visit http:// columbine.toastmastersclubs.org/

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years,” she said as she hand fed turkey to two kittens. “I love animals, and I think this is a good way to spend a couple of hours on Thanksgiving doing something special for the furry critters.” Janet Yench has been a volunteer for five years and helped out with the feast each year. “I know it takes a lot of work to put on the feast for the dogs and cats, and I volunteer to help where I can,” the Englewood woman said. “It is such a nice program, and I enjoy helping with it. I hope they continue to do it each year.”

crossword • sudoku

GALLERY OF GAMES & weekly horoscope

Volunteers add the ingredients for the Nov. 27 Feast for Furry Friends as they prepare bowls of a Thanksgiving meal for the dogs and cats at the Humane Society of the South Platte valley. The meal included traditional Thanksgiving menu items like green beans, mashed potatoes and turkey.

SALOME’S STARS FOR THE WEEK OF DEC 1, 2014

ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) There could be an unexpected change in plans for your upcoming holiday travels. But keep in mind that a little flexibility goes a long way in resolving any disappointments. TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) A new relationship might not be responding quite as quickly as you’d hoped. Could you be expecting too much too soon? Try to ease up and let things happen at their own pace. GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) As we approach the frenetic pace of pre-holiday planning, take time out now to reconnect with the wonderful people who share your life, especially the one who also shares your dreams.

crossword • sudoku & weekly horoscope

GALLERY OF GAMES Public Notice

CITY OF LITTLETON ELECTION NOTICE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL MAIL BALLOT ELECTION TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2015 ELECTION HOURS: 7:00 A.M. TO 7:00 P.M.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2015, A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL INDEPENDENT MAIL BALLOT ELECTION SHALL BE HELD IN THE CITY OF LITTLETON, COLORADO, AT WHICH TIME A CITIZEN INITIATED MEASURE WILL BE VOTED UPON. THE FOLLOWING INITIATED MEASURE TO BE VOTED UPON IS: BALLOT QUESTION 1A: SHALL THE LITTLETON CITY CHARTER BE AMENDED TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING NEW SECTION: SECTION 64.5 URBAN RENEWAL: ANY COUNCIL ACTION APPROVING OR MODIFYING AN URBAN RENEWAL PLAN PURSUANT TO PART 1 OF THE COLORADO URBAN RENEWAL LAW MUST BE RATIFIED BY THE REGISTERED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLETON IF THE APPROVAL OR MODIFICATION OF THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN PROPOSES THE USE OF OR CHANGE TO EMINENT DOMAIN, CONDEMNATION, TAX INCREMENT FINANCING, REVENUE SHARING, OR COST SHARING. ELECTION INFORMATION: Ballots will be mailed to all active registered electors beginning February 9, 2015. Ballots must be returned by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, MARCH 3, 2015.

Public Notice CITY OF LITTLETON ELECTION NOTICE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL MAIL BALLOT ELECTION TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2015 ELECTION HOURS: 7:00 A.M. TO 7:00 P.M. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2015, A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL INDEPENDENT MAIL BALLOT ELECTION SHALL BE HELD IN THE CITY OF LITTLETON, COLORADO, AT WHICH TIME A CITIZEN INITIATED MEASURE WILL BE VOTED UPON. THE FOLLOWING INITIATED MEASURE TO BE VOTED UPON IS: BALLOT QUESTION 1A: SHALL THE LITTLETON CITY CHARTER BE AMENDED TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING NEW SECTION: SECTION 64.5 URBAN RENEWAL: ANY COUNCIL ACTION APPROVING OR MODIFYING AN URBAN RENEWAL PLAN PURSUANT TO PART 1 OF THE COLORADO URBAN RENEWAL LAW MUST BE RATIFIED BY THE REGISTERED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLETON IF THE APPROVAL OR MODIFICATION OF THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN PROPOSES THE USE OF OR CHANGE TO EMINENT DOMAIN, CONDEMNATION, TAX INCREMENT FINANCING, REVENUE SHARING, OR COST SHARING.

Government Legals

ELECTION INFORMATION: Ballots will be mailed to all active registered electors beginning February 9, 2015. Ballots must be returned by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, MARCH 3, 2015. Voted ballots may be mailed by U.S. Postal service or the voted ballot may be dropped off at the City Clerk’s office, 2255 West Berry Avenue, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except on Election Day, MARCH 3, 2015, when the hours will be 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. OR the voted ballot may be dropped off at either of the 24-hour boxes located at the Arapahoe County Administration, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado 80120 OR at the Arapahoe County Election Warehouse at 5251 South Federal Boulevard, Littleton, Colorado 80123. If you have not received your ballot or need a replacement or absentee ballot, ballots may be obtained at the office of the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado 80120. Any person wanting to verify his or her current voter registration status may call the Arapahoe County elections office at 303-795-4511, Douglas County elections office at 303-660-7444, or Jefferson County elections office at 303-271-8111. Colleen L. Norton, Acting City Clerk City of Littleton 2255 West Berry Avenue Littleton, CO 80120 Telephone: 303-795-3780

Voted ballots may be mailed by U.S. Postal service or the voted ballot may be dropped off at the City Clerk’s office, 2255 West Berry Avenue, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except on Election Day, MARCH 3, 2015, when the hours will be 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. OR the voted ballot may be dropped off at either of the 24-hour boxes located at the Arapahoe County Administration, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado 80120 OR at the Arapahoe County Election Warehouse at 5251 South Federal Boulevard, Littleton, Colorado 80123. If you have not received your ballot or need a replacement or absentee ballot, ballots may be obtained at the office of the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado 80120. Any person wanting to verify his or her current voter registration status may call the Arapahoe County elections office at 303-795-4511, Douglas County elections office at 303-660-7444, or Jefferson County elections office at 303-271-8111.

Government Legals

Colleen L. Norton, Acting City Clerk City of Littleton 2255 West Berry Avenue Littleton, CO 80120 Telephone: 303-795-3780 Legal Notice No.: 55621 First Publication: December 4, 2014 Last Publication: December 4, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice SMALL CLAIMS COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 7325 SOUTH POTOMAC STREET, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112 Plaintiff: FirstBank vs. Defendant(s): Cynthia Jones Case Number: 14 S 643 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO: Cynthia Jones, 1731 Alton Street, Aurora, Colorado 80010 You are hereby summoned and required to appear in the Arapahoe County Smalls Claim Court, Centennial, Colorado, on January 5th, 2015, at one o’clock P.M. to respond to the complaint filed against you in this case. The relief sought by the Plaintiff is monetary damages in the amount of $1,497.17. If you fail to appear on the date and time shown above, the relief sought may be granted by default by the Court without further notice. Legal Notice No.: 55522 First Publication: December 4, 2014 Last Publication: January 1, 2015 Publisher: Littleton Independent

CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) A misunderstanding should be resolved before you get caught up in the flurry of holiday preparations. Set your pride aside and deal with it, regardless of who might have hurt whom first. LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) Being told that a colleague might have been trying to undercut your effectiveness might or might not be true. Get all the facts before you even think about acting on this so-called information. VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) It’s a good idea to start your holiday preparation plans early in order to avoid a time crunch if an unresolved workplace situation causes a problem. That old friend might have some welcome news. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) A family member’s actions continue to surprise you, but this time with positive results. Could be your wise counsel finally got through. It’s like having an early holiday gift, isn’t it? SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) Your reluctance to act in a current situation could be traced to your inner self advising you to take more time to study its complexities before you attempt to deal with it. Good luck. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) Soothing hurt feelings before they can ignite an angry outburst is the wise thing to do. And, of course, when it comes to doing the “wisdom thing,” you do it so well. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) Budget your time so that you can handle both your workplace duties and your personal holiday planning -- including travel arrangements -- without burning out on either end. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) You might find that you still need to firm up one or two of those stilloutstanding decisions so that you finally can move forward as you had planned. Weigh the facts, then act. PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) You usually don’t carry grudges, but you might feel this is one time when you’re justified in doing so. But aren’t you spending too much energy holding onto it? Let it go and move on. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of using your quiet strength to persuade people to follow their better instincts and do the right thing. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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