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PRSRT - STD ECRWSS US POSTAGE PAID LITTLETON, CO PERMIT #70 EDDM January 9, 2014 Arapahoe County, Colorado southplatteindependent.net A publication of POSTAL PATRON New faces popping up downtown Clothing stores, eateries make Main Street home By Jennifer Smith [email protected] While the face of Main Street generally remains the same, the pace and the places were in an upward swing during 2013, says City Manager Michael Penny. “Dozens of initiatives that have been put in place over the last two years are re- ally starting to take off,” he said. His staff has spent the last two years building a strong relationship with the downtown merchants, he says, and taking a more proactive role. “The focus has shifted from a passive `gardening’ approach to one in which we reach out to current and potential busi- nesses,” he said. “Many of the businesses locating in Littleton have met and spent a significant amount of time with our staff prior to finding a business location within the city.” He points to programs like the econom- ic-incentive grant, the historic-preserva- tion grant and an upcoming downtown Littleton way-finding initiative that will guide visitors to downtown’s amenities. “The feedback we’re getting from the business community has been over- whelmingly positive,” he said. The new merchants agree. Sharon Jones, owner of Gypsy Jones, can’t seem to stay away despite her wandering na- ture. She’s been in her current location on Main Street for about three months, in one around the corner on Prince Street for two years before that, in the Streets at South- Glenn for four years before that, and in two different spots on Main Street for six years before that. “The gypsy was drawn back, and her caravan is home to roost,” she said. Her store is right next to another con- signment store, Full Circle, and right next door to that is Soignee, a high-end wom- en’s clothing store that opened in May to round out the selection. “I love the quaintness of Main Street,” said owner Diane Lessnau, adding that she’s excited the city is hiring an event planner to help throw the doors open to new faces. “I think it could be really a des- tination place if more people knew we were here.” Penny said the marketing and event coordinator will be on board soon with a mission to increase tourism, hospitality and events to bring more visitors, busi- nesses and residents to the city. Soignee is full of sparkly things, as is Jewells up the street. Store manager Jeff Hayzlett says the company manufactures jewelry ranging from $30 to $70,000, and sells it at wholesale prices (bridal sets ex- cluded). “We had a good Christmas season con- sidering how new we were,” he said. The store opened in October, joining JF Sholl as a jewelry option on Main Street. In a matchup of Class 5A heavyweights, Arapahoe High defeated Mountain Vista 63-55 on Jan. 4 in the Warriors’ first game at home since the Dec. 13 shooting at the school. Here, Mountain Vista’s Graham Smith (25) grabs a rebound. For more coverage, turn to Page 17. Photo by Paul DiSalvo GOOD TO BE HOME A case of Denver deja vu? Last year’s battles will surface again this legislative session By Vic Vela [email protected] Going into this year’s legislative ses- sion, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle insist that their next 120 days of work will focus on jobs and the economy. But the reality is that Democrats and Republicans will spend a good portion of their time refighting old battles inside the Capitol. Polarizing issues from last year’s ses- sion — rural energy mandates; oil and gas industry regulations; election reform; and, yes, gun control — will be debated again. It’s enough to make Yogi Berra proud, because a good portion of this year’s ses- sion will seem like deja vu all over again. “When you look at the outcry from the last session, there are some things that need to be looked at again,” said Senate Minority Leader Bill Cadman, R-Colorado Springs. “And we will have an opportunity to fix them.” Republicans will sponsor bills that seek to undo a Democrat-sponsored gun control package that was placed into law following last year’s session. The pack- age led to new laws that created universal background checks on gun sales; limited the amount of ammunition that a high- capacity magazine can hold; and restrict- ed domestic violence offenders’ access to guns. But Democratic leaders aren’t interest- ed in having the same gun debates from last session, ones that led to emotionally- charged testimony and marathon com- mittee hearings and floor votes. “We’re ready to move forward in Colo- rado and solve the problems that people are telling us we need to solve,” said House Speaker Mark Ferrandino, D-Denver. “We don’t need to rehash the same fights we fought over last year.” Senate President Morgan Carroll, D-Aurora, speaks to reporters inside her Capitol office on Jan. 2, as Sens. Lucia Guzman, D-Denver, and Rollie Heath, D-Boulder, listen. Photo by Vic Vela Battles continues on Page 9

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New faces popping up downtownClothing stores, eateries make Main Street homeBy Jennifer [email protected]

While the face of Main Street generally remains the same, the pace and the places were in an upward swing during 2013, says City Manager Michael Penny.

“Dozens of initiatives that have been put in place over the last two years are re-ally starting to take off,” he said.

His staff has spent the last two years building a strong relationship with the downtown merchants, he says, and taking a more proactive role.

“The focus has shifted from a passive `gardening’ approach to one in which we reach out to current and potential busi-nesses,” he said. “Many of the businesses locating in Littleton have met and spent a significant amount of time with our staff prior to finding a business location within the city.”

He points to programs like the econom-ic-incentive grant, the historic-preserva-tion grant and an upcoming downtown Littleton way-finding initiative that will guide visitors to downtown’s amenities.

“The feedback we’re getting from the business community has been over-whelmingly positive,” he said.

The new merchants agree. Sharon Jones, owner of Gypsy Jones, can’t seem to stay away despite her wandering na-ture. She’s been in her current location on Main Street for about three months, in one around the corner on Prince Street for two years before that, in the Streets at South-Glenn for four years before that, and in two different spots on Main Street for six years before that.

“The gypsy was drawn back, and her caravan is home to roost,” she said.

Her store is right next to another con-signment store, Full Circle, and right next door to that is Soignee, a high-end wom-en’s clothing store that opened in May to round out the selection.

“I love the quaintness of Main Street,” said owner Diane Lessnau, adding that she’s excited the city is hiring an event planner to help throw the doors open to new faces. “I think it could be really a des-tination place if more people knew we were here.”

Penny said the marketing and event coordinator will be on board soon with a mission to increase tourism, hospitality and events to bring more visitors, busi-nesses and residents to the city.

Soignee is full of sparkly things, as is Jewells up the street. Store manager Jeff Hayzlett says the company manufactures jewelry ranging from $30 to $70,000, and sells it at wholesale prices (bridal sets ex-cluded).

“We had a good Christmas season con-sidering how new we were,” he said. The store opened in October, joining JF Sholl as a jewelry option on Main Street.

In a matchup of Class 5A heavyweights, Arapahoe High defeated Mountain Vista 63-55 on Jan. 4 in the Warriors’ first game at home since the Dec. 13 shooting at the school. Here, Mountain Vista’s Graham Smith (25) grabs a rebound. For more coverage, turn to Page 17. Photo by Paul DiSalvo

GOOD TO BE HOME

A case of Denver deja vu?Last year’s battles will surface again this legislative sessionBy Vic [email protected]

Going into this year’s legislative ses-sion, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle insist that their next 120 days of work will focus on jobs and the economy.

But the reality is that Democrats and Republicans will spend a good portion of their time refighting old battles inside the Capitol.

Polarizing issues from last year’s ses-sion — rural energy mandates; oil and gas industry regulations; election reform; and, yes, gun control — will be debated again.

It’s enough to make Yogi Berra proud, because a good portion of this year’s ses-sion will seem like deja vu all over again.

“When you look at the outcry from the last session, there are some things that need to be looked at again,” said Senate Minority Leader Bill Cadman, R-Colorado Springs. “And we will have an opportunity to fix them.”

Republicans will sponsor bills that seek to undo a Democrat-sponsored gun control package that was placed into law following last year’s session. The pack-age led to new laws that created universal background checks on gun sales; limited the amount of ammunition that a high-

capacity magazine can hold; and restrict-ed domestic violence offenders’ access to guns.

But Democratic leaders aren’t interest-ed in having the same gun debates from last session, ones that led to emotionally-charged testimony and marathon com-mittee hearings and floor votes.

“We’re ready to move forward in Colo-rado and solve the problems that people are telling us we need to solve,” said House Speaker Mark Ferrandino, D-Denver. “We don’t need to rehash the same fights we fought over last year.”

Senate President Morgan Carroll, D-Aurora, speaks to reporters inside her Capitol office on Jan. 2, as Sens. Lucia Guzman, D-Denver, and Rollie Heath, D-Boulder, listen. Photo by Vic Vela

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Son takes family to uncharted territoryNeil DiLorenzo lays the brown folder on

the kitchen table. As he tells the tale and to better illustrate his point, he pulls out a map, a list of coordinates, a copy of an email, a log of emergency numbers.

The thick file holds a literal paper trail, meticulously plotted, of his son’s extraordi-nary expedition in unsettled lands far away, a trip of self-discovery taken like pilgrims of old, on foot, alone, depending on the kind-ness of strangers for food and shelter.

And, in this day of immediate and un-ceasing communication, no cell phone or laptop, therefore — for the most part — no connection to family or friends.

“It did hit me, several weeks into it — he’s homeless,” Neil says. “I saw a homeless man and thought, `That’s my son,’ except he’s in a foreign land.”

They call it Donovan’s Journey.But make no mistake: It’s Neil and Mi-

chelle DiLorenzo’s journey, too, one more in the life of parents, this one lived daily with a worry that hunkers in their hearts, even as they celebrate the unique courage of their child’s unusual quest.

Neil: “We don’t really understand why he’s doing this.”

Michelle: “It’s something that’s calling him.”

Neil: “I think he felt he had to do this to discover himself, to see if he could live without the support of anyone.”

For Donovan DiLorenzo, 42, the oldest of Neil and Michelle’s four children, an ear-ly career path seemed clear: Make money, lots of it. And as a marketing account ex-ecutive working for top ad agencies, he was close to earning his first million before 9-11.

But the devastating calamity shook him and rearranged his priorities.

After researching urban school districts across the country, he decided to teach in the Ninth Ward in New Orleans, a predomi-nantly African-American neighborhood struggling with deep poverty. He earned a master’s in education while teaching there. As Katrina bore down, he delivered two car-loads of Ninth Ward residents to his sister’s home in Arkansas for safety, and later re-located them to Dallas — he still keeps in

touch with the families.After Katrina, he gutted flooded homes,

cooked in community kitchens and dis-tributed supplies and information to vic-tims. In 2006, he joined the Peace Corps and spent 28 months teaching in Malawi in southeast Africa, one of the world’s least-developed countries.

He returned to New Orleans, teaching in a charter school, while also housing and supporting several immigrants from Ma-lawi.

“He doesn’t have anything,” Neil says, “but he gives everything he has.”

Last summer, Donovan decided to act on a new dream — a pilgrimage through the Middle East and India with the possi-bility of writing a book about those experi-ences.

To prepare, he gave away all his posses-sions, including his cell phone and laptop. He mailed books and mementos to his par-ents’ Highlands Ranch home. He kept one change of clothes, a sleeping bag, a tent and his bike and began cycling to Colorado.

For three weeks, Neil and Michelle didn’t know where he was, or how he was.

“It was,” says Michelle, who texts her children good morning every day, “awful.”

One afternoon, they spotted him riding down the street.

“He looked like the UPS man,” Neil says. But Donovan’s test run had proved success-ful.

Planning began for the big journey.“We really wanted him to buy a cell

phone,” Neil says. “He refused. He didn’t want to be able to communicate with any-one.”

A friend told Neil about a lightweight GPS tracker that fits in the palm of a hand.

“You’re not talking to us,” Neil told Don-ovan. “You’re not really communicating. At least, as long as the coordinates are mov-ing, we’ll know you’re alive.”

So, Donovan agreed. Every three days, he would activate the GPS device. Neil would plot the latitude and longitude on maps and be able to follow his route.

The outgoing, friendly boy who loved sports but not hiking or being outdoors, and who often took three showers a day be-cause he was a bit of a clean freak, strapped on Teva sandals, determined to push his boundaries even further.

He boarded an airplane for Jordan Aug. 26.

“This journey is really a pilgrimage of sorts,” he wrote before he left on a website set up by family to track his travels. “I’ll walk a good portion of my travels such that the journey is slower by nature, giving me more time to think, write and connect with others . . . . As in a traditional pilgrimage, I step out without many resources and see how life unfolds. Not expecting this to very easy, but meaningful.”

He had enough money and a credit card to buy local clothing and necessary border and travel documents. The first night in Amman, he spent in a hotel.

And then, he was on his way.The first three weeks, Neil and Michelle

slept two to three hours a night. Neil devel-oped a routine, checking email as soon as he woke to see if the GPS tracker had sent coordinates, then heading down to the kitchen for coffee with Michelle. One of the earliest locations came through Sept. 2.

Neil spreads the map of Jordan, Syria and Israel on the table.

His finger jabs the location he has circled in black marker. “He was trying to cross the King Hussein bridge. . . which made me nervous because he’s going from Jordan to Israel . . . ”

On Sept. 6, another set of coordinates arrived. They put Donovan just south of the Sea of Galilee.

“He’s two, three miles from the Syrian border,” Neil says. “Within a day of that, Obama said we’re going to declare war. For all I knew, he knew nothing of the problem.

. . . (A friend in Egypt) said he’s got to get out of there; he’s got to get a gas mask. We were just totally petrified.”

Michelle misses being able to talk to Donovan every day.

“I am very nervous . . . that has been re-ally, really hard not knowing where he’s at,” she says. But “you have to let them do their own thing.”

Sometimes, finding the locations doesn’t alleviate the worry.

Neil folds open another map, a topo-graphical one that seems to depict moun-tains and no roads. “When I see him in the middle of nowhere, like this,” he says, “it makes me even more concerned.”

But Neil has become an expert map finder. What seems like mountains on one map turns out to be hills with a dirt road on another.

Neil’s maps trace Donovan’s journey with careful precision. He circles the coor-dinate locations in black marker and writes the date, then highlights the route in yel-low. Occasional emails from Donovan are carefully tagged and posted onto the web-site, donovansjourney.com, so that family and friends can follow, too. Neil posts in-formation on Facebook, as well. Donovan has journaled three stories about his trip so far, also on the website.

He writes about sleepless nights in the open listening to packs of wild dogs out-side of Nazareth, the spontaneous kind-ness of strangers inviting him to tea and conversation, playing with children near the Dead Sea.

After walking 661 miles through the Middle East, including a brief stay in Egypt with a friend during which he was able to call Neil and Michelle, Donovan is now walking through India.

Inadequate computer and satellite net-works have prevented the GPS tracker from sending coordinates.

“I worry more about him getting sick and if he gets sick what is he going to do,” Michelle says. “I pray every day that he doesn’t get sick.”

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By Jennifer Smith [email protected]

If Joseph Gutierrez could give thanks this holiday season for the best gift he ever got, this is what he would say:

“Thanks for having a son or daughter who was selfless in becoming a donor, because it helped save my life and my arm.”

And if Carol Hutchinson-Stepp could accept such thanks, she would say:

“It feels really wonderful to know that there’s still a part of our son here that’s alive. Not being able to see those eyes is a tragedy, but those eyes allowed two other people to see. … Hopefully whoever has his eyes are seeing birds for the first time, or their children for the time, through his eyes.”

Roxborough resident Gutierrez and

Littleton resident Hutchinson-Stepp don’t know each other, and neither of them know who their words should go to. But they both know that organ donation benefits both the recipient and the fami-lies of the deceased.

Hutchinson-Stepp’s 25-year-old step-son, C. Jay, died in February 2012 of con-gestive heart failure. It was completely unexpected, as the fun-loving young man was rarely sick.

“We saw him in January for the Super Bowl,” she remembers. “We had no idea he was that sick.

“He died Feb. 29, so the anniversary of his death is only every four years. Even in death, he did it his own way. The tears still come, and they probably always will. He lived his own life and had his own path, and we’re proud of him for that.”

She says when the family realized he had made the “very adult, grown-up de-cision” to be an organ donor, they knew they had to honor that choice. Though the disease had ravaged much of his body, his corneas were able to give the

gift of sight to two people.In November 2011, Gutierrez began

having trouble with his left arm. It was swollen and painful, and he thought he had a torn rotator cuff.

An MRI revealed something much worse — a giant-cell tumor. Although be-nign, such tumors can metastasize into the lungs.

His had begun to eat away at the bone in his upper arm, and doctors found it necessary to replace it with a donor hu-merus. The tumor has come back twice, necessitating two more surgeries, but his new bone has weathered the storm.

“You kind of feel sorry for yourself when you’re in a situation like mine, but then you hear the donor families’ stories and you think, ‘You know what? You don’t have it so bad.’ At least they were able to save my arm,” said Gutierrez, who is retired from his long-time career as an Englewood postal carrier.

He’s gotten the opportunity to meet many donors’ families through volun-teering with Donor Alliance, the Limb

Preservation Foundation and AlloSource, a large tissue-processing company in Centennial. That involvement garnered him a spot on the “Gift of Life” float two years running in both Denver’s Parade of Lights and the Rose Bowl Parade in Pasa-dena, Calif.

“It’s been a real rewarding experi-ence,” he said. “Even though I’ve had three operations on my arm, I’ve gotten to meet some really fantastic people.”

Waving to the crowds with his left arm is a challenge, however, because he can only lift it about chest high.

“I do as much as I can within my limi-tations,” said Gutierrez, 65, an avid out-doorsman. “It’s like I have one and a half arms.”

According to Donor Alliance, there are more than 2,200 people in Colorado waiting for an organ transplant, though 67 percent of Coloradans have registered to be donors.

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School door ‘was supposed to be locked’ O� cials detail latest in Arapahoe High shooting investigation By George Lurie [email protected]

The gunman gained access to the school through an exterior door that was routinely propped open on most school days, accord-ing to the latest details from the investigation into the shooting at Arapahoe High School.

“That door was supposed to be locked,” Arapahoe County Sheriff Grayson Robinson said during a Dec. 30 press briefi ng. “Unfor-tunately, it wasn’t.”

When asked if a locked exterior door may have kept the Dec. 13 shooting from taking place, the sheriff replied: “I don’t believe that would have prevented this evil act. He would have found a way to enter the school.”

Never once saying the name of the 18-year-old gunman, Robinson repeatedly referred to Karl Pierson as “the murderer” and said on the day he entered the school with a shotgun, 125 shotgun shells, a machete and three Molotov cocktails, Pierson had “an ab-solute focus on doing the maximum amount of harm.”

One new detail the sheriff revealed at the briefi ng: On the morning of the shooting, Pierson “went bowling, alone.”

Claire Davis, the 17-year-old student who was shot point blank by Pierson and later died, “was exactly where she had a right to be” on the day of the shooting, Robinson said. “Claire was preparing herself for her future.”

Robinson credited James Englert, the sheriff’s deputy stationed at the high school as the school resource offi cer, with prevent-ing additional bloodshed by responding im-mediately to the shots fi red — “running to the thunder, exactly what our deputies are trained to do.”

Robinson confi rmed that Pierson fi red fi ve shots and set fi re to a library bookshelf

before taking his own life with a sixth shot in the back of the school library.

“We are confi dent the murderer knew Deputy Englert and the (unarmed) school security offi cer [Rod Mauler] were approach-ing,” Robinson said. “Less than a minute and 20 seconds [elapsed] between the murderer entering the school and lying dead in the back of the library.”

Robinson called Englert “a hero” and said the deputy will be back on duty at the high school beginning Jan. 6.

“We think of James as a sheriff’s deputy,” said Robinson. “The students and staff at Arapahoe think of him as a Warrior.”

The sheriff also praised school custodian Fabian Llerenas for his role in immediately alerting school offi cials of “an active shooter situation.”

At the start of the hour-long press briefi ng, held at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Offi ce on East Broncos Parkway in Centennial, Cen-tennial Mayor Cathy Noon, District Attorney

George Brauchler and several federal and state law enforcement offi cials also issued brief statements.

“First and foremost, our hearts go out to the Davis family, whose loss has profoundly touched our community,” Noon said. “Cen-tennial is a family community — families of fi rst responders, families of schools, busi-nesses, neighborhoods and churches. On Dec. 13, those families came together in a big way to support each other and provide Arapahoe High School with comfort, support and safety.”

Noon thanked the sheriff’s offi ce and neighboring fi rst responders who, she said, “handled the situation quickly and profes-sionally.”

The mayor also thanked the many busi-nesses surrounding the high school for “pro-viding socks, blankets, food, or whatever was needed as students and families rushed from the school.”

Brauchler said a total of 12 search warrants

had been executed so far in the investigation and anticipated more would be issued.

“This one hits close to home for me,” the Highlands Ranch resident said. “Arapahoe High is awfully close to where I live.”

Saying it was “far too early in the process” for defi nitive answers, Robinson said that in-vestigators still believe Pierson acted “on his own.”

“We continue to conduct extensive and detailed interviews, including with members of the murderer’s family,” Robinson said.

Robinson revealed that in addition to going bowling, Pierson bought additional rounds of ammunition the morning of Dec. 13.

“He entered the school at approximately 12:34 p.m. and immediately fi red a shotgun blast down an empty hallway,” the sheriff said.

Robinson confi rmed Pierson’s second shot hit Davis.

After entering the library, Pierson fi red an-other shot into the empty offi ce of librarian and debate coach Tracy Murphy, Robinson said.

Pierson, a member of the debate team, had threatened Murphy after a disagreement with the coach in September. Robinson con-fi rmed the incident had been reported to law enforcement authorities.

The day before the shooting occurred, Robinson had announced his plans to retire on Jan. 31.

Saying he “will not arbitrarily put a time-line” on fi nishing the investigation, Robinson did confi rm that he still plans to retire in early 2014.

“This investigation will not be concluded on my watch,” he added.

Robinson has been the Arapahoe County sheriff since 2002 and has recommended Arapahoe County Commissioners appoint his undersheriff, David C. Walcher, to fi nish out his term of offi ce.

In a statement made at the press briefi ng, Walcher vowed the ongoing investigation “will be thorough and complete — period.”

District Attorney George Brauchler made a brief statement and answered several questions at the Dec. 30 press brief-ing regarding the latest information on the Dec. 13 shooting at Arapahoe High. Photo by George Lurie

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Celebration of Claire Davis’ life draws thousandsBy Jennifer [email protected]

“Oh my gosh, Karl, what are you doing?”

Those are the words that Claire Davis’ anguished father says were her last, spoken in the split second before Karl Pierson shot her in the head.

“Claire tried to shine her light on his darkness,” said Michael Da-vis as he addressed the thousands of people who attended the celebration of Claire’s life, held at the National Western Stock Show arena on Jan. 1. Claire’s mother, Desiree, stood by his side as the room rose in a standing ovation.

Although first responders rushed Claire from Arapahoe High School to the operating room within 30 minutes of the shooting on Dec. 13, she lapsed into a coma from which she would never emerge. She died on Dec. 21.

Friends and family hope the entire community will take her final words forward as it tries to heal from yet an-other tragedy.

“Before we say or do something, we should reflect and ask ourselves that last question,” said Pastor Steve Poos-Benson of Columbine United Church. “Ask ourselves what is it we are doing, and what is it we are doing to one an-other?”

Michael Davis asked that Claire’s legacy be the light with which she filled the lives of all who knew her.

“My wife and I forgive Karl Pier-son,” he said.

“Karl is no longer with us. It is no longer our responsibility to judge. As each of us must do someday, Karl must face infinity alone.”

He said Claire would want every-

one to forgive Pierson, and would want all who mourn her to keep love alive and light in their lives.

“Make love more important than hate, desperation and fear,” he said.

Light and laughter seemed to fill every crevice of Claire’s life. Her boy-friend, Alex Chapman, let her say how important those things were to her in her own words, by reading a letter she wrote as part of a college application.

“I think laughter makes people real,” she wrote. “I love to laugh and smile and, more importantly, to make others laugh and smile.”

Chapman recalled how he knew she was special the minute he laid eyes on her.

“I looked at her and I said, `Wow, she would be someone amazing to be with,’” he said. “… I love Claire so much, and I always will.”

Several well-known names at-tended the event — U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, Gov. John Hickenlooper and Olympian and Centennial resident Missy Franklin all spoke, and Claire’s favorite band, One Direction, sent their regrets. Arapahoe County Sher-iff Grayson Robinson was recognized with a standing ovation, and praise went out to all the first responders, including Deputy James Englert, the school-resource officer who got to the scene within seconds, and firefighters from Littleton Fire Rescue Station 15, who rushed Claire to Littleton Adven-tist Hospital.

But it was the people who knew Claire who brought her to life for those who didn’t. They told tales of screaming at teen-idol concerts, gig-gling for hours on end, making friend-ship bracelets, drinking milkshakes and talking about boys.

“Almost every moment I spent with Claire we were laughing,” said Mary Strauss, a friend since middle school. “Over the years she taught me so much, but most importantly, how to love someone more than you love yourself.”

Rebecca Johnson, Claire’s rid-ing coach for seven years, said Claire was a fierce competitor on her horse, Graphite Gran Grannus, but rode with grace under pressure and true class.

“Above all else, she was kind, and the horses knew that, and they loved her,” said Johnson, who nicknamed Claire “Fluffy Rainbow Child.”

“She left me an improved woman and a better coach,” she said. “Claire was my friend, and I loved her, and I know that love was returned.”

Near the end of the ceremony, Johnson walked the horse out and re-tired the saddle of his fallen rider, pre-senting it to Claire’s mother.

Poos-Benson sent the mourners home with a message to be vigilant in working to end the violence.

“You need to go find the Karl Pier-sons in our community, and ask those Karls, `What are you doing? Where are you? We need you to be a part of us,’” he said. “You need to make sure that Karl gets help.”

Claire’s parents and older brother, Alexander, thanked the community for its incredible support throughout their unimaginable ordeal.

“She knew what it meant to have a friend and to be a friend,” said her father. “She was learning to find her bliss. The world was a better place with her in it, but we are coming to ac-cept that it was time for us to return the gift to the giver.”

ABOVE: Mourners light up the night with candles at the end of the celebration of the life of Claire Davis at the National Western Stock Show Complex on Jan. 1. RIGHT: Rebecca Johnson, Claire Davis’s riding coach, leads Claire’s horse out of the arena after presenting the saddle to Claire’s parents.Photos by Jennifer Smith

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SouthPark catches a tax breakBy Jennifer [email protected]

Most places don’t want to go out of busi-ness, but the SouthPark Metropolitan Dis-trict couldn’t be happier.

“We are happy to say that without help from any other entities, we have paid off our obligations in full as the 30-year plan was designed,” reports Pat Dunahay, president of the district. “This will be a reduction of property taxes to all the commercial prop-erty owners that reside in SouthPark.”

The district paid off its debt on Dec. 1, and the Arapahoe County Court granted the order to dissolve on Dec. 20. It was cre-ated in 1983, after the city of Littleton’s 1981 comprehensive plan directed that the area — bounded generally by County Line Road, Mineral Avenue, Broadway and Santa Fe Drive — evolve as a regional employment center.

The plan has come to fruition with many

medical-related companies setting up shop to support Littleton Adventist Hospital, lots of technology businesses, Mission Hills Church, Ice Ranch skating rink and more. It consists of 498 acres, of which 176 are residential and 322 are mixed-use business park. Dunahay said the district collected about $350,000 in property taxes last year. The rate was 35 mills at its highest, falling to just 6 mills last year. Property owners in the district will no longer have to pay that tax, which was implemented so the new growth would pay for itself.

“This will help keep the park competi-tive,” said Dunahay. “It’s always been a goal of ours to be about $2 a foot cheaper than our nearby competition. I really believe we are there now.”

The SouthPark Owners Association, an all-volunteer board supported by member dues, will continue to manage the district. It plans upward of $30,000 in landscape im-provements early this year.

RTD routes change with the yearBus, light rail trips see modificationsBy Tom [email protected]

Changes became effective Jan. 1 on about 80 Regional Transportation District bus and light rail routes.

The district makes adjustments to bus and light rail service three times a year to meet changes ridership or bus travel times. On Jan. 1, the majority of impacted routes will see schedule changes including a few area routes. Only one route, the YL route serving Lyons and Longmont, was elimi-nated.

Most Jan. 1 route changes involve sched-uling. On some routes, the frequency of service is changed, often to accommodate higher ridership during rush hours. On oth-er routes, some scheduled trips on a route that have at low ridership are being discon-tinued.

For information about schedule chang-es, go to the website at www.rtd-denver.com and click on the tab marked schedule changes.

“Our service development group tracks schedules and ridership,” said Scott Reed, RTD public affairs officer. “Generally, changes come three times a year. For ex-ample, we adjust schedules when students return to school in August. We also may make schedule changes at the request of a community to meet increased ridership de-mands because of new businesses or facili-ties.”

He also said that the times on scheduled sometimes need to be adjusted because of impacts to bus travel time such as road con-struction or increased traffic volume.

Even as new service changes begin, RTD is working on the changes scheduled for May 11.

Two of the major RTD changes in May involve the opening of Union Station as a transportation hub plus the scheduled opening of the new Free MetroRide, a shut-tle bus from Union Station to the Denver Civic Center. Two meetings are scheduled for Jan. 29 to discuss these and other pro-posed service changes. Both meetings will be held at the RTD Administrative Building at 1600 Blake St. in Denver. One meeting is at noon and there will be a second meeting covering the same material at 6 p.m.

About 80 Regional Transportation Authority bus and light rail routes were subject to changes on Jan. 1. Most changes involved schedule adjustments. File photo

Marijuana, driving can lead to DUIMotorists must submit to test if officer suspects impairmentStaff report

State officials are reminding the public that just because marijuana is now legal, driving under its influence is decidedly il-legal.

“From the perspective of law enforce-ment, the legalization of recreational mari-juana hasn’t changed the DUI law. If you drive high, you will get a DUI,” said Col. Scott Hernandez, chief of the Colorado State Patrol. “Officers are trained to detect impairment of all substances, including marijuana.”

All police officers are trained to detect when someone is drunk or high, and many are specially trained drug-recognition ex-perts.

Littleton Police Cmdr. Trent Cooper says nothing will change for local departments.

“Amendment 64 doesn’t change any-thing for us, currently, in terms of enforce-ment of DUID,” he said. “Basically, an of-ficer would have to suspect impairment, then conduct the standard DUID investi-gation.”

Colorado requires all drivers to consent to a chemical test if a police officer has rea-sonable grounds to believe they are driving under the influence. Consequences of re-fusing the test include the immediate sus-pension of your driver’s license for a year, classification as a “persistent drunk driver,”

mandatory ignition interlock for two years and alcohol education and therapy classes as specified by law.

It’s also illegal to consume or display marijuana on any public roadway or to have it in an open container in your car, as with alcohol.

The state has established the legal limit for THC, the psychoactive component of marijuana, at five nanograms per milliliter of blood.

“There are some who do not feel that marijuana can impair driving, but it does,” said Darrell Lingk, director of CDOT’s Of-fice of Transportation Safety. “Marijuana affects reaction time, short-term memory, hand-eye coordination, concentration and perception of time and distance.”

According to the Colorado Judicial Branch, there were 24,742 DUI and DWAI cases filed in 2012 throughout the state of Colorado. If convicted, the offender is required to undergo an alcohol and drug evaluation. Out of 23,519 evaluations in 2012, marijuana was involved in 1,045.

“We’re trying to gather as many facts as possible about marijuana-impaired driv-ing to give us a baseline on the current situation in Colorado to better inform and educate the public on this issue,” said Amy Ford, director of communications at CDOT. “Recreational marijuana is a new liberty af-forded to Coloradans 21 years old and old-er, and we urge people to be responsible by not driving impaired.”

For more information, visit www.HeatI-sOnColorado.com.

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opinions / yours and ours

Focus on hearing with your heartSo last week I talked about the impor-

tance of speaking kindly and lovingly to one another, sincere flattery, and being intentional in our effort to show how we truly feel. That was the “speaking” part, but what happens when it comes to listening to what is being said to us, and actually hearing it?

Too often I witness a game of verbal ping-pong. You know the game where one person offers a compliment and the recipi-ent feels like they must say something nice in return. And then the game begins, a back-and-forth, to-and-fro endless string of niceties shared with one another. If truly sincere, it is a loving and awesome display to watch. If it is just chatter, I hate to be the bearer of the bad and obvious news, the in-sincerity is very clear to everyone around, including the two people in the game.

Let’s challenge the thinking a little bit here. What if, and I am just saying what if, the person who receives the first compli-ment and listens with their ears, lets it settle in, and truly hears it with their heart?

Perhaps what might have started as a cordial conversation just to say something nice, could actually turn into a meaningful discussion between two or more people where everyone feels good about the outcome.

Something good can come from every-thing and every encounter. The problem is that too often we want to rush in and compete in the conversation and feel it necessary to say something nice back to the other person.

What if we were a little more patient in our response? What if we listened with

our ears and heard it, really heard it with our hearts? We just might realize that the other person has said something profound and is truly trying to be sincere and nice. When we rush right back into it with our own compliment, we may even hurt their feelings as they feel like we didn’t take the time to appreciate what it is that they actu-ally said.

Listening with our ears and hearing with our hearts really are two different things. When we only listen with our ears we sometimes rush to judgment or feel the need to start the volley of verbal ping-pong. When we hear with our hearts, we are looking at the other person beyond what it is we see at face value. And we look for ways to thank them, maybe even ask more questions about their compliment or their intentions.

Flattery will get you everywhere, sincere flattery that is. And when we learn to hear with our hearts for the positive attitude, good-natured intentions, and sincere compliment we will begin to enjoy a much

healthier relationship with all of those around us. And for those of you who just have a hard time accepting a compliment, this is definitely the advice for you. Listen with your ears, but slow down and hear things with your heart. You will come to accept accolades and praises with much greater ease.

So in 2014 let’s focus on speaking lov-ing, kind, and sincere sentiments to one another, and at the same time, let’s focus on hearing those very same kind and lov-ing words with our hearts and not just our ears.

I would love to hear all about your com-mitment to make 2014 a year of speaking kind words and hearing with your hearts at [email protected], because when you apply both to your life, each and every week will be a better than good week.

Michael Norton is a resident of Highlands Ranch, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corp. and the CEO/founder of www.candogo.com.

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Catch some bass? No thanksThe car next to you at the red light is

throbbing with bass. What do you do? Do you throb with bass too? Not me. I don’t want to wind up like Pete Townsend and have to say “Huh?” for the rest of my life.

There’s really not much you can do. You risk a lot if your give him the finger or even glare.

Chances are it’s someone under 21 whose insurance rates have been climb-ing after a series of motoring incidents. The five and a half years he spent in high school were far out. And mom and dad never said a word to him about civility.

Our highways are very democratic. You have as much right to them if you are a dolt as you do if you are on your way to give a lecture to a graduate seminar at DU.

You may be the pick of the pack at home or at work, but in between, on the streets, you are just another motorist.

We already have a lane for high oc-cupancy vehicles. (Which, by the way, means two. Does that sound like high occupancy to you?) I think it would be wonderful if we could further distinguish motoring lanes.

For example: a high-IQ occupancy lane.

How about a lane for anyone who doesn’t wear his pants lower than his underwear?

A lane just for UCLA alumni would be fine with me.

A lane for anyone who doesn’t talk with their hands.

A lane for anyone who doesn’t pull their soup.

A lane for anyone who knows that a medium-sized cumulus cloud weighs about the same as 80 elephants.

The dog and I are sitting there at the light today, next to AC/DC. I wondered if he knows that Angus Young is a big Louis Armstrong fan. Probably not.

It’s rarely a girl. It’s never someone my age. Unless they throbbed the bass when they were much younger, and maybe now they do have to crank it too.

A Zen Buddhist friend of mine would say, “Sometimes the best thing to do is nothing.”

I try to keep that in mind, especially when AC/DC turns into Aerosmith. I wonder if he knows that Joe Perry manu-factures condiments. Probably not.

It might make a difference if the music were any good, but it never is. It’s never Django Reinhart. It’s never Miles Davis. It’s never Chopin. It’s always Motorhead.

letter to the editor

if you don’t have something nice to sayRe: Michael Norton column in editions of Jan. 2 and 3:

Mr. Norton,One of the phrases in your col-

umn, “If you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say anything at all” brought back a memory from a stand-up comedian who appeared on the Ed Sullivan show back in the early 1960s. Her name was Moms Mabley. She was talking about a nasty uncle who had

recently passed away. She was com-menting on how he was not a very nice person and then she suddenly stopped and said, “You know what they say. If you can’t say something good about a person, then you shouldn’t say anything at all. Well, he’s dead…good.”

I have no idea why I remember that. Good article on flattery, Michael.

Michael H. KennedyCentennial

Washington can learn from Colorado

For many Americans, 2013 was an eventful year. For Coloradans, it tested our resilience, our courage and our willpower.

We fought the most destructive wildfire in our history (Black For-est), as well one of the largest (West Fork), only to be hit by unprecedented flooding less than three months later. Meanwhile, farmers in the south-eastern corner of our state endured months of unending drought that has crippled their harvests and threatened their livelihood. And as the year came to a close another high school was left rattled by senseless and horrible violence.

Coloradans, as usual, showed their mettle and have come together in ev-ery corner of the state to support one another, recover, rebuild, and carry on.

Unfortunately, the same isn’t true of Congress. The first session of the 113th Congress has been called one of the least effective in the history of the United States. Partisan gridlock has halted progress on a variety of issues critical to Colorado’s success, including immigration, education, and a national food and farming policy. Most frustrat-ing was the manufactured government shutdown that left thousands without a paycheck and reduced our gross do-mestic product by $24 billion.

But in true Colorado fashion, our delegation — Democrats and Repub-licans — found ways to work together and put Colorado first.

While we didn’t agree on every is-sue, in times of crisis we worked across the aisle to make sure federal resources were available for rescue, recovery and rebuilding efforts. As of early Decem-ber, we secured more than $136 mil-lion in grants and low-interest loans to help Coloradans in areas affected by the floods. We also secured nearly $20 million in Emergency Watershed Protection Funding to fund watershed conservation and erosion prevention

for communities recovering from the High Park and Waldo Canyon Fires.

The delegation also pushed Con-gress to maintain the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program that helps our local communities offset losses in property taxes due to nontaxable federal land. PILT payments help counties provide critical services, such as police, fire protection, emergency response, and infrastructure. And we worked with the Natural Resources Conservation Service to preserve fund-ing for the USDA’s Snow Survey and Water Supply Forecasting Program. It measures Colorado’s snowpack, pro-viding essential information for water managers who must know how much water they can expect in the coming months.

For avid hikers in southern Colo-rado, we were able to trim bureaucracy to help “officially” legalize the Manitou Incline for public use. Now thousands of outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the pleasure of surmounting this popular and legendary vertical mile trail.

Big issues wait for us in this new year. Among them, we need to pass a Farm Bill to provide Colorado’s farm-ers and ranchers with the security, stability, and resources they need to continue providing food, fuel and fiber for the country. We need to fix our bro-ken immigration system to secure or borders, strengthen our economy and create a path forward for immigrants living in the shadows. And we need

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Every time this happens I feel a little older. I look in the rear view mirror and see my life back there, back when I might have had the Yardbirds turned up.

What if a kid in the car next to me were listening to “Heart Full of Soul”? Maybe I would

give him a pass.I don’t like bass to begin

with. I zero it out in my car and in my home.

If I want a pounding sensa-tion in my head, I’ll just use a rubber mallet.

Driving around in an auto-mobile, ball cap on backwards, music loud, has to make you feel alive and maybe even someone when you are not. Look at me.

You can’t ignore me. You’re

stuck with me now.One day coincidentally,

Throbbing Bass and I pulled into the same parking lot and walked to the same store.

I said, “You like that Black Sabbath, don’t you?”

He just said, “Huh?”

Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at [email protected].

to develop a bipartisan budget plan that materially reduces the defi cit and puts our country on a more sustainable fi scal path.

If Washington can learn from the example Colorado has set, we will have the opportunity get back to work for the Ameri-

can people and to begin to meet the challenges facing our nation. My new year’s resolu-tion is to remain committed to working with any Republican or Democrat who wants to fi nd thoughtful, innovative solutions that will ensure our competi-tiveness and leadership in the 21st century.

Democrat Michael Bennet has represented Colorado in the U.S. Senate since 2009.

“It’s the unknown,” Neil says, “and how is he going to handle it.”

Through scarce emails, they knew Don-ovan had traveled in December to a well-known ashram in Puttaparthi to meditate and study awhile.

“He’s right here,” Neil says, pointing to the town north of Bangalore. “I feel he’s in a safer place. The only negative is I don’t hear from him every three days.”

Despite the worry, their son’s adventure

leaves them in awe.“I envy what he’s doing,” says Neil, an

avid hiker. “I wish I would have thought of something like this. . . . ”

“I feel he has a calling and we’re behind him the whole way — we will support him always,” Michelle says. “I just wish he’d be home.”

On Jan. 3, Neil checked his email to fi nd a priceless New Year’s gift — a message from Donovan, the fi rst since Dec. 20.

“The path has changed a bit,” Donovan wrote. “I feel the need to pay respects to Gandhi and the Dalai Lama.”

He is headed to their ashrams.Although he mentioned possibly re-

turning to Colorado in May and that he had

experienced some “tenuous times,” he also noted he wanted to spend three months working with Mother Teresa’s Sisters of Charity in Calcutta.

“Obviously, as things unfold, he wants to do more and more things,” Neil says, “but it’s kind of hard to see what he will do for sure.”

So, Michelle and Neil wait.

It’s all they can do.“He is,” Michelle says, “always in my

prayers and in my mind.”

Ann Macari Healey’s column about peo-ple, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. She can be reached at [email protected] or 303-566-4110.

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Dining options became even more di-verse in 2013, and with Jose’s and the old Opus space still empty, 2014 could see even more.

For now, Pho Real became Main Street’s fi rst Asian option, opening in the old Tres Jolie space in August.

“We just thought that pho would be a good fi t for the neighborhood,” said owner Victor Nguyen. “We bring healthy, good food to the small community. And the city’s been awesome, so helpful. (City staff) did everything they could to get us open as fast as possible.”

Another unique addition is In-Tea,

known for its liquor-infused tea but offer-ing a selection of pastries and grab-and-go lunches, as well. Store owner Carole Alva-rez says they’ll be expanding their sake col-lection and offering tastings and classes on the rice-based liquor.

“We’re doing awesome here,” she said.Having opened in April, she’s been im-

pressed with the strong merchants associa-tion and how supportive all the businesses are of each other.

“It’s very unique,” she said.The long-awaited La Vaca also opened

in March. The name means “cow” in Span-ish, and they offer up the best parts for sale. Manager Parker Mosley said the commu-nity feeling on Main Street has been great.

“It’s just an awesome city to be a part of,” he said. “It’s changing in a lot of good ways, and it’s a great time to be a part of it.”

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But Democrats won’t have much a choice. Besides gun legislation, Cadman said that his party will introduce bills that seek “fi xes” to an election reform bill last session, one that created same-day voter registration in Colorado.

Also, look for a bill from House Repub-licans that would scale back legislation signed into law last year, which doubled the renewable-energy mandate for rural electric cooperatives.

“Since it passed, the passion from the people in rural Colorado about how it’s go-ing to be detrimental to them has not let up,” said House Minority Leader Brian Del-Grosso, R-Loveland. “If the rural peoples’ voice is wanting to be beard, I hope that Ferrandino and his crew will at least take a look at that.”

The House GOP will introduce a slate of bills that would reduce regulations on small businesses and will focus on helping

economies in rural communities, DelGros-so said.

DelGrosso said that last year’s session was more “left-centric” than what Colora-dans had bargained for. He said that voters’ resentment over major pieces of Demo-crat-sponsored legislation was apparent during the recall election losses by Senate President John Morse of Colorado Springs and Angela Giron of Pueblo. Evie Hudak of Westminster resigned rather than face her own recall attempt.

“I think some of the gun debate obvious-ly started that, but I think overall the folks that were voting in the recall election were like, ‘I don’t think the people representing us were focusing on us,’” DelGrosso said.

Ferrandino rejects that assertion. He said that gun background checks are working and that the voices among Colo-rado’s rural community are being heard. The House speaker pointed to legisla-tion passed last year that provided grants to help rural communities diversify their economies and a separate bill that created a health and social services center inside Bent County’s Fort Lyon Correctional Facil-ity.

Ferrandino also reminded his Republi-can colleagues that debate was never cut off last year, on any issue.

“I’ve made a concerted effort to make sure everybody has a voice,” the House speaker said. “Just because you don’t get your way doesn’t mean your voice isn’t be-ing heard. While it’s a good talking point for the other side, the facts don’t support that assertion.”

Ferrandino said that the fi rst priority of the House will be to work on fl ood and wildfi re legislation, which should come with strong bipartisan support.

Senate President Morgan Carroll, D-Au-rora, said the fi rst bill out the Senate aims to curb escalating college tuition costs that are “crippling a generation of opportunity for kids.” Carroll also previewed legislation that seeks reduce the fi nancial burden on parents for child care costs.

Carroll said that she expects legislation on oil and gas industry regulations. She said there is “a good chance” that the Sen-ate will pass legislation that died last year, which would raise fi nes on companies for toxic spills.

Carroll is not naïve to the new reality

in the Senate. Because of the recall elec-tion efforts, her party’s majority has been reduced to a single vote. She is hopeful that Senate Republicans will support many Democratic bills, but acknowledges that some battles will be diffi cult.

“The 18-17 vote really matters,” she said.Carroll hopes the two sides can move

beyond partisan politics this session.“The people really are sick of bicker-

ing,” she said. “They’re sick of partisan mudslinging. They’re tired of excuses. They frankly don’t want to hear it. They don’t want to know who is to blame for what; they just want us to get the job done.”

Meanwhile, Cadman insists that his party isn’t over-estimating Coloradans’ “outcry” from last year, by trying to undo laws that are already on the books.

“We’re not proposing legislation based on reactions,” he said. “We are proposing legislation based on fi xing the things we think (Democrats) did wrong. So it’s not a popularity contest. This about doing what we feel is right and, frankly, correcting what we feel was wrong. Period.”

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Birthday cake fit for a kingDon’t blame it on LeBron James, but

the Denver Nuggets lost to him and his Miami Heat team on his birthday Dec. 30.

Sugarmill, the new bakery owned by celebrated local chef Troy Guard, crafted a birthday cake for the Miami Heat su-perstar. It was a red velvet masterpiece, which apparently gave him and his team good luck, much to our chagrin. Oh well, we’ll be good sports and wish James a very belated happy 29th birth-day!

Tropical Smoothie growsTropical Smoothie Café, known for

its healthy food with a tropical twist, entered the Colorado market in Octo-ber 2013 with the opening of its café in the Denver Tech Center at 5332 DTC Blvd., Greenwood Village. The second café opened on Nov. 29 at the Streets at Southglenn, 6955 S. York St., Centennial.

A third location will open in early 2014 in the Centennial Promenade on County Line Road. Husband and wife franchisee team, Michelle and Kriss Shriver, currently own and operate three cafés in Nevada and the “Franchisee of the Year” winners recently bought the rights for the franchise in Colorado.

Tropical Smoothie Café should prove to be a welcome newcomer to the “lean-est state in the nation.” The smooth-ies are made from real fruit and natu-ral sugar. The menu includes toasted wraps, bistro sandwiches, grilled flat-breads and gourmet salads made fresh-to-order. All nutritional information is displayed on the café’s countertops so that customers know what they are or-dering.

While Tropical Smoothie Café is a national franchise, the Shrivers’ focus is local.

“We are passionate about education and plan on holding ongoing fundrais-ers for schools. We are also dedicated to raising money for and promoting awareness of Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), a rare skin disorder that causes ex-treme skin fragility. We were so happy to be able to use our recent grand opening as a way to shed some light on this little known disease.”

At the opening, the Shrivers present-ed a check for $3,000 to Children’s Hos-pital Colorado’s EB Clinic, which was accepted by Krystle Martinez, whose 4-year-old son, Darren, has the disease and attends the CHC’s EB Clinic.

Steal of a steak deal Start the new year with a three-

course, prime rib dinner at Fleming’s at 191 Inverness Drive West in unincorpo-rated Arapahoe County.

The awesome restaurant is offering a prime rib dinner for $29.95 on Sundays through Feb. 2. More information at 303-768-0827.

Ride your bike, have a biteA new restaurant in Longmont that is

an ode to cyclists, CyclHOPS, opened on New Year’s Eve.

Brought to you from the owners of Oskar Blues Brewery, CyclHOPS is bill-ing itself as a combination bike shop and taqueria.

Moore’s paintings presented at PACE

Exhibit includes artist’s personal processBy Sonya [email protected]

Colorado native Jay Moore, a nationally recognized artist, has made Parker his home for the past 16 years, with a stu-dio and gallery in downtown Parker. His solo exhibit “Close to Home” will run Jan. 11 to March 8 in the Bellco Credit Union Gallery at the PACE Center.

He travels through the West in search of beautiful loca-tions and plans a trip around them, selecting a season of the year and time of day that suit him for a particular site. He will do small graphite sketches over three or four days, deter-mining the composition, then plein air

color sketches, journal entries about weather, etc. and photographs that eventually lead to a final finished large oil painting-or several-

created in the stu-dio, such as “A u t u m n Brilliance,” the largest painting in this show.

For his new exhibit, Moore has drawn on scenes in the Parker area and chosen to il-lustrate his personal process from start to finish, including field sketches, color studies, journals, field paint boxes.

He will also illustrate the creative process for a series of

16 copper plate etchings — a 600-year-old art form. All 16 prints will be exhib-ited.

Moore attended the Colorado Insti-

tute of Art and studied at Art Students League of Denver, then worked as a designer and il-lustrator for decades. His work has been featured in 25 different publications. His painting “Hazard Creek, Backlit” was purchased by the Denver Art Museum for its permanent collection and the pio-neer Museum of Colorado Springs owns three paintings. Lockheed Martin and Cherry Hills Country Club have recently commissioned large paintings and rock `n’ roll musician Joe Cocker has collected his work.

ABOVE: “On to Greener Pastures” by Jay Moore is exhibited Jan 11 through March 8 at the PACE Center. RIGHT: “Song of March,” oil on canvas by Jay Moore, is exhibited Jan. 11 through March 8 at the PACE Center in Parker. Courtesy photos

if you go“Close to Home,”

paintings by Jay Moore of Parker, runs Jan. 11 to March 8 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. An opening reception is planned from 5 to 8 p.m. Jan. 17.

Contemporary twists to familiar tale‘Aida’ on stage at the Aurora Fox

By Sonya [email protected]

“Aida,” the musical by Elton John and Tim Rice, based on Verdi’s opera, has a fine score, a somewhat complicated sto-ryline and contemporary touches to the often-told love triangle story. Ignite The-atre presents it through Jan. 19 at the Au-rora Fox, where Egyptian artifacts loaned by the Denver Museum of Nature and Sci-ence add atmosphere to the lobby.

Director Keith Rabin’s staging of this familiar tale about Radames, the Egyptian army captain, Aida, the Nubian Princess and Amneris the daughter of the Pharoah, opens in the Egyptian exhibit of a con-temporary museum. Two young people visiting the exhibit, become intrigued

with each other and a statue of a female pharaoh, Amneris, comes to life to sing “Every Story is a Love Story.”

The original couple reappears as Ra-dames (Alejandro Roldan) appears with his soldiers and a group of captured Nubian women, including Aida (Olivia James), while Amneris (Lindsey Falduto) phases right across centuries, still sing-ing. These lead actors have strong, well-trained voices but initially the sound system was not functioning adequately on opening night and music by the band almost drowned them out at times. By Act II, the balance improved and we assume it will be further fine-tuned.

When there is a Tony Award-win-ning score, one wants to enjoy it evenly throughout a performance. Rice’s lyr-ics work well most of the time and there are several that stand out: “My Strongest Suit,” “Elaborate Lives,” “A Step Too Far.”

The story brings Radames, who is be-trothed to the Pharoah’s Daughter, Am-neris, back from the war against Nubia. Among the captives is Princess Aida, with whom he falls in love in a relationship that goes against his father’s plans for him, as well as the wishes of Aida’s father and of course, the ailing Pharoah. Aida’s fellow Nubian captives want her to lead them, while she is focused on Radames — which will surely not end well.

The threat of death hovers as music and dance tell the familiar tale. The cho-reography is perhaps beyond the skills of some cast members and not entirely suc-cessful.

Costumes are colorful and deliver the images to carry the story on a simple stage set.

if you go“Aida” plays through Jan. 19 at the Aurora Fox Main

Stage, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $27/$19/$15. 720-362-2697, ignitetheatre.com

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Denver burger joints make listThrillist Nation, the online food judge that drives me

crazy because of its overwrought writing, has come up with a list of the 16 best burgers of 2013. Two Denver burg-er makers made it on the coveted top 16 list. They are:

• Best Cheese Overload, If That Existed, But It Doesn’t: The Thrilled Cheese

Burger Radio, Denver“Created exclusively for you beautiful Thrillist readers,

this thing is built between two grilled cheese sandwiches and includes two patties, two slices of American cheese, three bacon strips, and a big hunk of mac & cheese. This is not kosher, but it is very delicious.”

Note: Burger Radio is a food truck that promises “high-frequency grub” with announcements of where the truck is through Facebook, Twitter and its website (www.burger-radio.com).

• Most Reliable Burger: The Three Corners LarkburgerLarkburger, Denver“Shown at this year’s Denver Burger Battle, a patty sits

among bacon, crispy jalapeños, masa-crusted tomato, and Tillamook cheddar. Bacon and jalapeños seem to be the only things we can count on these days. Thanks, guys.”

Larkburger has more than a dozen Colorado locations, including downtown Denver, Washington Park, Arvada, Boulder, Greenwood Village, Littleton and Broomfield. A new location is coming to Centennial soon. For more in-formation, visit www.larkburger.com.

Check out the entire list at: www.thrillist.com/eat/na-tion/best-burgers-of-2013-the-year-s-best-burgers-thril-list-nation

Overheard “Let’s kick 2013 to the curb! Bring on 2014 and here’s

wishing a happy new year to all of you!”

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 Blacktie-Colorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktie-colora-do.com/pennyparker. She can be reached at [email protected] or at 303-619-5209.

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Visit `Eagles on Holiday’Families interested in nature will

want to include Rocky Mountain Ar-senal National Wildlife Refuge in their weekend expeditions. The address is 6550 Gateway Road, Commerce City and hours are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Sundays, with the Visitor’s Cen-ter open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays. A nine-mile Wildlife Drive auto tour route is open daily (except federal holidays) and takes visitors through the bison pasture, wetlands, prairies and wooded areas.

On Feb. 22, from 1 to 3 p.m., “Eagles on Holiday” will be featured in a auditorium presentation plus visit to their winter habitat, where as many as 40 birds spend the winter. The pro-gram is free, but registration is required. Call 303-289-0930. For more information, see fws.gov/rockymountainarsenal.

Camera competitionThe Littleton Fine Arts Board invites photographers to en-

ter the 48th annual Eye of the Camera Competition and Ex-hibit, to be held Feb. 21 to March 30 at the Littleton Museum. Details available at CallForEntry.org. Deadline for submis-sion: Jan. 24. The juror will be Jeffery Rupp, jrdenver.com.

Soukup’s solo showPainter Jill Soukup. who was the 2012 juror for the Lone

Tree Arts Show, has a solo show, “Incongruity= Harmony” at Saks Galleries, 3019 E. 2nd Ave., Cherry Creek. It will hang Jan. 10-31 and will feature both animals and cityscapes. The open-ing reception will be 5 to 8 p.m. Jan. 10.

Writers invitedThe Parker Writers Group will meet from 2 to 4 p.m. on

Jan. 12 at the Parker Library. All writers are welcome. The topic will be “Create a Hook and Perfect Pitch for your Project, with a Q &A session on how to get pub-lished. Bring your pitch for feedback.

Stories on Stage “Way Out West” is the title for the

next edition of Stories on Stage, at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Jan. 18 at Su Teatro Cul-

tural and performing Arts Center, 721 Santa Fe Drive, Den-ver. Readers include Adrian Egof reading Connie Willis’ “New Hat;” Brian Shea and Alison Watrous reading “Hart and Boot” by Tim Pratt and Steven Cole Hughes reading “The House on Sand Creek” by Thomas McGuane. Tickets cost $28, 303-494-0523, storiesonstage.org.

But what does it mean?The Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, 1485 Delgany

St., Denver, will offer two sessions of “Art Fitness Training,” de-signed to teach anyone to appreciate even the most difficult contemporary art. Track A is 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Fridays, Jan. 10, 24, Feb. 7 and will visit MCA Denver, Clyfford Still Museum

and Robischon Gallery. Track B, on Fridays Feb. 28, March 14 and 28 will meet at MCA Denver, Boulder Museum of Con-temporary Arts and Redline Gallery. Registration is required: $75 ($60 members), 303-298-7554.

A tropical journey“Exploring Costa Rica: Colors, Creatures and Curiosities”

will be a trip away from January blahs, a tropical journey de-picted at 2 p.m. Jan 19 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Tour guide will be filmmaker Stanley Mortimer who will describe scenery and people in this nation which has 25 percent of total land set aside as pro-tected ecosystem.Tickets cost $10, 303-987-7845, Lakewood.org/tickets.

Englewood Camera Club The Englewood Camera Club will meet at 7 p.m. Jan. 14

at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. The speaker will be Dr. Jason O’Dell, whose topic is “Stretching Time: Long Exposure Photography.” He will describe tools and techniques for capturing long expo-sures in the field. Visitors and prospective members are wel-come. Doors open at 6:30p.m.

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Tap Kids has been inspiring and delighting audiences worldwide since 2002, and now Parker has a unique opportunity to get a behind the scenes look at their contemporary stage show. You’re invited to watch the diverse cast of eight phenomenal tap danc-ers rehearse, in this low-tech, interactive demonstration.

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A life in art reflectedWorks of rita derjue on display at CurtisBy Sonya [email protected]

“Dark Forest,” a 47-inch-by-62-inch acryl-ic on canvas, shows Little-ton painter rita derjue’s style as it is today after an active 60-year career spent capturing the scene around her in a range of techniques and styles — always with joyous color.

The painting will be one of more than 30 der-jue works exhibited in a show called “Big…Bold…Beautiful: The work of rita derjue,” running Jan. 11 through Feb. 14 at the Curtis Arts and Humani-ties Center in Greenwood Village. The opening reception will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Jan. 11.

The painter, who began her education in a one-room Rhode Island schoolhouse, graduated from Rhode Island School of De-sign in 1956, then studied at the Akademie der Bildenden Kunst in Munich — in a sec-tion of the city that reminds her of New York’s Greenwich Village.

In Germany, through frequent museum visits, she absorbed the works of the Blaue Reiter group (Kandinsky, Munter and oth-

ers), which has influenced her work ever since in the free composition, linear qual-ity and intense color that characterize her works through the years. She studied in Mexico, soaking up color contrasts there, and returned to Germany.

While traveling in Germany, she met Carle Zimmerman, her future husband and great supporter, whom she married in the United States in 1959. The couple moved to Ithaca New York, where both en-gaged in graduate work at Cornell Uni-versity. They moved to Littleton in 1963, where he worked as an engineer with Marathon Oil until the research center was closed. Both were in-volved in civic affairs.

They began to raise a family, including a son and daughter,

maintained a Littleton home and a moun-tain cabin in Como.

At this period, her paintings were pri-marily watercolors, as she climbed high peaks and was exhilarated by the dramatic landscapes before her. She still paints in Como in summer (en plein air) and in her light-filled Littleton studio with a view of the Front Range in winter.

She writes that she is connected with the contemporary art scene “by straight-forward composition that arrests the eye

and plays with harmonies and connec-tions of line, form and inventive color.”

She is a daring colorist and said: “she paints what she knows best. In Colorado, the quiet expanses of South Park and rug-ged mountain vistas give natural shapes a continuity, locked together sometimes with indigenous architecture.”

But she has also painted in 25 different countries, carrying an ever-present sketch-book where she draws in ink, makes color notes, sometimes adds watercolors and sometimes a bit of story about the chosen site.

Often, architecture is a focus and de-tails make each painting a different view of a scene, be it a cathedral, castle or simple

rural abode.Some of these sketchbooks will be ex-

hibited at Curtis as well as the larger paint-ings.

Her constant involvement with land-scapes and cityscapes has led her to be an outspoken activist regarding the environ-ment and historic preservation.

“Dark Forest,” by rita derjue of Littleton will be included in her exhibit, “Big…Bold…Beautiful” at Curtis Arts and Humanities Center Jan. 11 to Feb. 14. Courtesy photos

Painter rita derjue’s exhibit, “Big…Bold…Beautiful” will be at Curtis Arts and Humanities Center through Feb. 14.

if you go“Big…Bold…Beautiful: the work of rita derjue” will be

exhibited Jan. 11 to Feb. 14 at Curtis Arts and Humanities Center, 2349 E. Orchard Road, Greenwood Village. Opening reception: 5 to 7 p.m. Jan. 11. Gallery hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.303-797-1779.

Jan. 9 to Feb. 28 

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

through Jan. 13

tree recycling Littleton and South Suburban Parks and Recreation will collect and mulch Christmas trees through Jan. 13, at Cornerstone Regional Park, Belleview Avenue and Wind-ermere Street; and at the Willow Springs Service Center, 7100 S. Holly St. All lights, ornaments, nails, and plastic bags must be removed. Christmas trees only. The trees will be ground into mulch, which will be available free to the public at the site for as long as the supply lasts. Call 303-795-3863.

Jan. 13

Square dancing New Modern square dancing classes are offered by the Mountaineers Square Dance Club from

7-9 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at Valley View Church, in the gym. Classes start Jan. 13. New Modern square dancing includes new music and no costumes. Call 303-797-8808 or 303-877-2442.

Jan. 14

divorce Seminar St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch, presents a 10-week seminar “Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends,” from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays starting Jan. 14. The seminar promotes healing for those who are going through a divorce or the ending of a love relationship. It offers education, support and optional social activities. Cost is $175 for the 10-week class and complimentary child care is provided with prior registration. To register, or for information, email Beth Walker at [email protected].

Jan. 15, Jan. 22, Jan. 29

nutrition claSS. Free Heart Health nutrition classes and cooking demonstrations are offered from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 15 (The Pros of Probiotics); Jan. 22 (Foods that Fight

Depression); Jan. 29 (OMG! OMG!) 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.

Jan. 21, Feb. 10, Feb. 25

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

colorado.com/index.cfm.

Jan. 26

blood drive St. Mary of Littleton Catholic Church com-munity blood drive is from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 26 at 6853 S. Prince St., Marian Hall, Littleton. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact Robert Kernan at 303-798-4804 or [email protected].

Jan. 29 

blood drive Columbine Library community blood drive is from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 29 inside Bonfils’ mobile bus at 7706 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org.

editor’S note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send information to [email protected], attn: Littleton Independent. No attachments. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.

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Calendar of Events For a complete calendar of South Metro Denver Chamber events or more information, visit our web site at www.bestchamber.com or call 303-795-0142.

Thursday, January 9th:Women in Leadership: Open House Forum with Chamber Board Members WhippleWood Conference Center at the Chamber, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Centennial

Friday, January 10th:Economic Development Group Breakfast: Current Development Projects in South Metro Denver WhippleWood Conference Center at the Chamber, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Centennial

Greater Littleton Youth Initiative WhippleWood Conference Center at the Chamber, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Centennial

Monday, January 13th:STEM-EC: Science Technology Engineering Math in South Metro Denver WhippleWood Conference Center at the Chamber, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Centennial

Tuesday, January 14th:Business Bible Study Chamber Library, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Centennial

Business After Hours hosted by Volcano Restaurant 10440 E. Arapahoe Rd., Centennial

Wednesday, January 15th:STEM-EC: Douglas County Schools Site Visit Location TBD

PowerPoint Dynamic Design Tricks Mission Critical Systems-DTC, 7384 S. Alton Way, Suite 201, Centennial

Southwest Metro Business Alliance: Business Best Practices The Peak Wellness Center, 6612 S. Ward St., Littleton

Thursday, January 16th:Health & Wellness Initiative Board of Advisors WhippleWood Conference Center at the Chamber, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Centennial

Health & Wellness Initiative: Health Care Reform - The Freight Train is Here! WhippleWood Conference Center at the Chamber, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Centennial

Quarterly Meetup for Profit: Building Business Using Social Marketing WhippleWood Conference Center at the Chamber, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Centennial

Friday, January 17th:Social Marketing for Business: Generating New Leads WhippleWood Conference Center at the Chamber, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Centennial

On Wednesday, December 18, 2013 the South Metro Denver Chamber hosted its annual legislative reception. The event, held in the atrium at Columbia College’s Aurora campus, was attended by more than 50 business leaders from the south metro area and 7 state legislators.

The program began with a toast delivered by Andrew Graham, owner of Clinic Service. Senators Linda Newell (D-Littleton) and David Balmer (R-Centennial) joined Representatives Angela Williams (D-Denver), Chris Holbert (R-Parker), Polly Lawrence (R-Roxborough), Daniel Kagan (D-Cherry Hills / Englewood), and Spencer Swalm (R-Centennial) to provide a recap of the 2013 legislative session and a preview of the 2014 legislative session. Major themes included job creation and easing the burden on small businesses.

John Brackney, President & CEO of the South Metro Denver Chamber applauded the legislators’ bipartisan tone. “We were all encouraged to see how much these legis-lators respect each other and we urge them to work together throughout the session for the benefit of our state.” Jeff Wasden, the Chamber’s Vice-Chair of Public Affairs echoed those sentiments and expressed the gratitude of the business community for the legislators’ service to South Metro Denver.

Carol Braverman, co-owner of Mountaintop Acupuncture, enjoyed both the presenters and those present: “[It was] so interesting to hear each legislator’s achieve-ments and upcoming agendas, and the attendees were equally engaging.”

The Chamber thanks the event’s presenting sponsor Clinic Service, venue sponsor Columbia College, and catering sponsor Sava Catering. For more information on the Chamber’s public policy activities and future politically oriented events such as our Chamber Day at the Capitol on February 26th, join the South Metro Denver Business Leaders for Responsible Government at www.meetup.com/business-leaders-for-responsible-government or contact the Chamber Director of Public Policy, Patrick Pratt, at 303-795-0142.

Leading Edge graduates demonstrate their enthusiasm for the program. (l to r) Julie Melville, Stefanie Dalgar, Cindy Weist, Andra Lewis, Wade Owen, Charles Tamale.

South Metro Denver Chamber Hosts Annual Legislative Reception

South Metro Denver SBDC Announces Winners and Graduates of Fall 2013 Leading Edge™ Strategic Planning Series by Natalie Harden, South Metro Denver SBDC

The South Metro Denver Small Business Development Center (SBDC) graduated its most recent Leading Edge™ Strategic Planning Series for Entrepreneurs and Start-up participants on December 4th.

The graduation ceremony was held at the South Metro Denver Cham-ber of Commerce, where participants have been spending one evening a week for the past twelve weeks gaining instruction on how to write a comprehensive business plan.

In attendance were Darrell Schulte, President of the Colorado Business Bank Littleton Branch; John Brackney, President/CEO of the South Metro Denver Chamber; and Marcia McGilley, Executive Director of the South Metro Denver SBDC. Colorado Business Bank is the corporate sponsor of the Leading Edge Strategic Planning Series Program.

Twelve participants participated in the course and were awarded with certificates recognizing their accomplishment. At the end of the course, participants were invited to submit their business plans into a class competition, with three winners being chosen and announced at the graduation ceremony. Jon Ewoniuk of Stash won first place and was awarded $300; Cindy Weist of Western States Sales won second place and received $200; and Andra Lewis of Blush and Birch won third place and was awarded $100.

“The twelve participants spent a great deal of time and energy in researching, writing and creating their business plans. We applaud their accomplishment. Our instructor Stefanie Dalgar of Dalgar Communica-tions, LLC, guided the participants through the coursework with ease and expertise allowing existing and start-up entrepreneurs to contribute

to the growth of our South Metro economy,” said McGilley.To learn more about the Leading Edge™ Strategic Planning Series,

visit smallbusinessdenver.com or call 303-795-0142. The South Metro Denver Small Business Development Center is partially funded by the U.S.

Small Business Administration. The Support given by the U.S. Small Business Administration through such funding does not constitute an express or implied endorsement of any of the co-sponsors’ or participants’ opinions products or services. The Colorado SBDC is a partnership between the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, the U.S. Small Business Administration, Colorado’s institutions of higher education, and local development organizations.

Chamber President & CEO John Brackney speaks to the crowd at the Annual Legislative Reception. (l to r): Rep. Spencer Swalm, Rep. Daniel Kagan, John Brackney, Rep. Polly Lawrence (behind Brackney), Rep. Chris Holbert, Rep. Angela Williams, Senator David Balmer, Senator Linda Newell, Jeff Wasden.

Mozart’s chamber music is featuredProgram presented at Englewood’s Hampden HallBy Sonya [email protected]

Three quintets by Wolfgang Amadeus Mo-zart will start off the new year for Englewood Arts Presents at 2 p.m. Jan. 18 at Hampden Hall, part of a series of classical chamber music sched-uled by new Artistic Di-rector/CSO principal cellist Silver Ainomae. He and his wife Anne (viola) will perform in all three works with oth-er Colorado Symphony Orchestra musicians.

The program includes:• Mozart’s “Horn Quintet in E-flat

Major, K.407.” It will showcase the CSO’s newest addition to the horn section, Kolio Plachkov. The concer-to was originally composed for Aus-

trian horn virtuoso Joseph Leutgeb, who supplemented his meager in-come as a musician by opening a cheese shop in a suburb of Vienna, according to Englewood Arts publi-cist Cyndi Mancinelli.

• “String Quintet No. 4 in G Minor, K.516.” his work expands the string quartet by an additional viola. The

added violist will be CSO Associate Concert-master Claude Sim in a new role. Also perform-ing will be two of the newest additions to the violin section: Boram Kang and Stirling Trent.

• Clarinet Quintet in A Major, K.581,” one of Mozart’s most beloved chamber works, will feature CSO clarinet-ist Jason Shafer, a 2009 graduate of the presti-gious Eastman School of Music and former mem-ber of the New World

Symphony in Miami Beach, Fla.The Englewood Arts Presents

concert programs are interspersed with bright and informative insights about the history of the music by the performing musicians.

Colorado Symphony Orchestra clarinetist Jason Shafer will perform Mozart’s beloved chamber work, “Clarinet Quintet in A major, K.581,” on Jan. 18 at Hampden Hall in Englewood. Courtesy photo

if you goChamber music of Wolf-

gang Amadeus Mozart will be performed at 2 p.m. Jan. 18 in Hampden Hall, second floor of the Engle-wood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Tick-ets cost $15/adults; $12 se-niors; free under 18. Avail-able at: englewoodarts.org or at the door one-half hour prior to concert time.

area clubs

Editor’s notE: To add or update your club listing, e-mail [email protected].

ProfEssional

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

aMErican BUsinEss WoMEn’s association meets on the second Wednesday each month at 6:30 p.m. welcoming women, working or not, to Suc-cess Chapter programs for success and positive living. Call Lori Smith at 303-688-3100 ext. 360 or e-mail [email protected] for upcoming speakers and events at Marriott Denver South, 10345 Park Meadows Drive, Littleton.

contacts UnliMitEd is a business and professional leads group that meets at Courtesy Ford, 8252 S. Broadway, Littleton in the meeting room on the first, second, and third Thursday of every month. Meeting time is 8-9:15 a.m. Visitors are welcome. Call Jenifer at 303-221-6550.

dEstination sUccEss provides an opportunity for professionals to gather, form connections, expand relationships and exchange information. Business Success meets every fourth Tuesday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Bear Rock Cafe, 7903 South Broadway, Suite B, Littleton. As with other networking groups, membership and referrals are not required. To RSVP and for information, e-mail [email protected] or call 303-250-4528.

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Sunday Worship8:00 & 10:45 a.m.

Trinity Lutheran School & ELC(Ages 3-5, Grades K-8)

303-841-4660www.tlcas.org

Trinity Lutheran Church

& School

Abiding Word Lutheran Church

8391 S. Burnley Ct., Highlands Ranch

(Next to RTD lot @470 & University)

Worship ServicesSundays at 9:00am

303-791-3315 [email protected]

www.awlc.org

Sunday Worship8:00 am Chapel Service

9:00 & 10:30 am Sunday School 9:00 & 10:30 am

Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors.

www.st-andrew-umc.com303-794-2683

Preschool: 303-794-05109203 S. University Blvd.

Highlands Ranch, 80126

Open and Welcoming

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

First Presbyterian Church of Littleton

1609 W. Littleton Blvd.(303) 798-1389 • www.fpcl.org P.O. Box 2945—Parker CO 80134-2945

www.ParkerCCRS.org303.805.9890

ParkerCommunity Churchof Religious Science

Sunday services held in thehistoric Ruth Memorial Chapel

at the Parker Mainstreet Center...19650 E. Mainstreet, Parker 80138

New Thought...Ancient Wisdom

Visit our website fordetails of classes &

upcoming events.Sunday Service& Children’s Church10:00 a.m.

Castle Rock

Highlands Ranch Highlands Ranch

Littleton

ParkerParker

Parker

Lone TreeFranktown

Denver Tech Center United Church Of ChristParker Hilltop

10926 E. Democrat Rd.Parker, CO • 10am Worshipwww.uccparkerhilltop.org

303-841-2808

Little Blessings Day Carewww.littleblessingspdo.com

First UnitedMethodist Church

1200 South StreetCastle Rock, CO 80104

303.688.3047www.fumccr.org

Services:Saturday 5:30pm

Sunday 8am, 9:30am, 11amSunday School 9:15am

Sunday Worship 10:304825 North Crowfoot Valley Rd.Castle Rock • canyonscc.org

303-663-5751

An EvangelicalPresbyterian Church

“Loving God - Making A Difference”A place for you

worship Time

Welcome Home!Weaving Truth

and Relevance into Relationships and Life

9:00am Spiritual Formation Classes for all Ages

90 east orchard roadlittleton, co

303 798 6387www.gracepointcc.us

10:30AM sundays

To advertise your place of worship in this section, call 303-566-4091 or email [email protected].

GR AC E PR E S B Y T E R IA N

303-798-8485

www.gracecolorado.comAlongside One Another On Life’s Journey

Sundays at10:00 am

Grace is on the NE Corner of SantaFe Dr. & Highlands Ranch Pkwy.

(Across from Murdochs)

You are invitedto worship with us:

Saturday 5:30pm

Sunday 8:00 & 10:30am

Joyful Mission Preschool 303-841-37707051 East Parker Hills Ct. • Parker, CO

303-841-3739www.joylutheran-parker.org

JoyLUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

Education Hour: Sunday 9:15am

S E r v i C E S :

Parker evangelicalPresbyterian church

Connect – Grow – Serve

Sunday Worship8:45 am & 10:30 am

9030 Miller roadParker, Co 80138

303-841-2125www.pepc.org

Sunday Worship - 10:00amBible Study immediately followingWednesday Bible Study - 7:30pm

Currently meeting at:9220 Kimmer Drive, Suite 200

Lone Tree 80124303-688-9506

www.LoneTreeCoC.com

Lone TreeChurch of Christ

Meets at the Marriott DTC

4900 S Syracuse St,Denver, CO 80237

10 am every SundayFree parking

Current Study: Spiritual Ancestry

Pastor Mark Brewer

Join us at Sheraton Denver Tech Center

7007 S Clinton Street in Greenwood Village(nearby I-25 and Arapahoe Rd.)

www.cbsdenver.org303-794-6643

Congregation Beth Shalom

CONFERENCE

www.parkerbiblechurch.org

4391 E Mainstreet, Parker, CO 80134 Office (303) 841-3836

Where people are excited about God’s Word.

Friday 7PM, Sat. 7PM, Sunday 10:45AM & 6PM

You’re invited to a

JAN. 24-26, 2014

Singles, Couples, Marrieds and Families of all ages are welcome.

Public welcome.

Book details life of adventure, despite cancer Castle Rock author describes how he and wife lived good life By Virginia Grantier [email protected]

They were both 14, high school freshmen in Wauseon, Ohio, when they fi rst dated, then reconnected in college, and end-ed up being married for almost 30 years — and for the majority of those years, Ron Richards’ wife had cancer.

And one of their children had emotional and medical prob-lems. And at one point Richards had cancer.

But the Castle Rock resident said recently that through it all it was mainly a life of adventure and positiveness and optimism, even though there was adversity — because he and his wife, Sara Richards, were determined that’s what it would be.

And so they made it that way. And now he’s written a book about it and will give a short talk at a 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 18 local-au-thors showcase at Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St.

Sara died in 2005. But before she did, she gave Ron an assign-

ment to write a book about their life together — how adversity “doesn’t have to bring you down,” he recalled she said to him.

“We’ve had so many wonder-ful adventures, despite the chal-lenges and issues we’ve faced,” she told him. “People need to know that. We have to help them understand that living with those challenges doesn’t mean you have to lead a life fi lled with nega-tivity. I have no doubt that you’re the best person to tell our story.”

Richards — a former sports-writer who moved on to public relations and sporting-events planning for major brewing companies — now has his own communications business in the home he shares with his second wife and stepdaughter. But he also decided recently to take on writing the book, fi nally, which he titled, “Dodging Dandelions.”

Richards, 61, called it that be-cause of what a doctor said after Sara was fi rst diagnosed with breast cancer and they asked the doctor about her prognosis.

He told them that after fi nd-ing a dandelion in a yard, you can dig it out or use chemicals, but that chances are “as time goes by, more dandelions will appear … I would be surprised if you weren’t always fi ghting off dandelions.”

Richards said that after dating

in high school they went separate ways — he to the University of Toledo and she to Colorado State University. But they decided they didn’t want to be apart and so he eventually transferred to CSU and completed a journalism de-gree.

They married in 1975 and had a son in 1981 and she was fi rst di-agnosed with cancer in 1983.

He remembers what Sara — whom he describes as a pragmat-ic, exceptionally resilient person who’d been raised on a dairy farm — said after the fi rst diagnosis of cancer.

“We won’t let this ruin our lives…And we won’t let it run our lives, either. I’ll do what I have to fi ght it but I will not let cancer control our lives,” she told him.

He said they often used humor — like calling a Friday night trip to the hospital a “date.”

After she had a mastectomy, they moved to Albuquerque for work, eventually moved back to Colorado and adopted a daugh-ter.

Then Ron Richards accepted a job in Wisconsin, doing sports marketing for Miller Brewing Co. She was to join him at the end of the school year. But in 1989, more cancer, a lump in the chest area, had to be removed and then there was radiation. Then he moved on

to a new job in Detroit, where Sara in 1999 had another round of cancer, this time tumors in the liver.

In 2000, it was his turn — kid-ney cancer. Then in 2001, a tumor was discovered in Sara’s brain.

At one point, the couple had a whole year to travel and see friends because Richards’ em-ployer at the time — Champion-ship Auto Racing Teams, an Indy

Car racing sanctioning organi-zation in Detroit — gave him a year’s salary and benefi ts, and a directive to enjoy the time and use it as the retirement that he and Sara would never be able to have.

To attend Richards’ talk, go to the following link to regis-ter: http://host.evanced.info/douglas/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=80738.

Ron Richards, 61, of Castle Rock, talks about a book he wrote recently, “Dodging Dandelions,” that describes how he and his � rst wife, Sara, continued to live an adventurous, positive life despite many years of cancer. Photo by Virginia Grantier

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National Western ready to rollRodeo, livestock judging, special events come to DenverBy Tom [email protected]

Pro football’s biggest game is in Feb-ruary, but the National Western Stock Show, billed as the “Super Bowl of Live-stock Shows and Sales,” comes to Denver Jan. 11-26.

There are judging competitions for horses, cattle, sheep, swine, goats, lla-mas, bison, yaks, poultry and rabbits. Since space is fairly limited, animals are constantly moving in and out of the complex so that more than 15,000 head of livestock can take part in the judging competitions and sales

In addition to the livestock judging competitions, there also are numerous livestock sales where millions of dollars change hands as thousands of animals are sold to new owners.

While livestock activities go on almost constantly, the stock show’s daily sched-ule also may include rodeos, displays and entertainment. The fact there is something for almost everyone attracts hundreds of thousands of men, women and children through the turnstiles. Last year’s attendance was more the 628,000.

The multitude of livestock judg-ing and sales plus more than 50 special events are held at a variety of locations. While the rodeo performances are in the held in the Denver Coliseum, the major-ity of livestock show and sale activities plus some special events like Super Dogs are centered at the National Western Stock Show Arena and the pens in the nearby stockyards.

The 16-day run of the National West-ern Stock Show is Colorado’s largest trade show with more than 350 vendors scheduled to be on the grounds this year.

Many of the vendors will be located in the three-level Hall of Education near 46th Avenue.

Another venue is the Events Center and Paddock located at the north end of the National Western complex. These venues are the location for most horse show events and specialty acts like a Night of Dancing Horses and the Wild

West show.Parking if free but a general admis-

sion ticket is required to get into the stock show. The ticket entitles the holder to visit the trade show, displays, stock shows and auctions.

Ticket prices vary from $13 to $19 for an.

Tickets for children 3 to 11 years old

are $2 to $3, depending on the day. Chil-dren under 3 get in free.

The general admission ticket also is good for visits to the Children’s Ranch-land and petting farm are open daily on the third floor of the Expo Hall.

In addition, there are a variety of ac-tivities at the new Ames Activity Pavil-ion including stick horse rodeos, kids pedal-tractor pulls, horseshoe pitching and dummy roping contests. The pavil-ion is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the daily activity lists are posted on the website, www.nationalwestern.com, where you can also find out more about ticket prices.

There about 50 special events that require admission tickets that range in price from $8 to $100 each. Each ticket includes a National Western admission ticket.

Among the events on the entertain-ment schedule are two Mexican Rodeo Extravaganzas, three Professional Bull Riders events, two Wild West shows, the Grand Prix horse jumping show, two Su-perDogs shows and the Martin Luther King Jr. African-American Heritage Ro-deo.

There are also 23 rodeo performances during first stop of the year for members of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys As-sociation.

Each performance will include a full schedule of traditional rodeo competi-tions plus there will be specialty acts booked to perform during breaks be-tween rodeo events.

At the other end of the National West-ern complex, the Events Center will be equally busy as the site of equestrian events that include daily schedule of rid-ing and performance competitions.

The Events Center is also the site of the Wild West Show, an event fashioned after the turn-of-the-century perfor-mances produced by Buffalo Bill Cody and other specialty events

The rider guides the horses through a ring of fire during the Wild West Show at a recent year’s National Western Stock Show. The National Western opens Jan. 11 for its 2014 run and will include livestock judging and sales, rodeos and the Wild West Show that is patterned after the shows put on by Buffalo Bill Cody. Courtesy photo

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Local team excels at Robot OlympiadLab, research facility possible in Douglas CountyBy Hannah [email protected]

After hauling away 22 awards from De-cember’s International Robot Olympiad, the volunteers behind the Ameribotics team only have eyes for the future.

“For the number of kids we brought to competition, statistically these were huge wins,” said Randy Menzer, executive direc-tor of the Douglas-County based nonprof-it. “This is the first year we’ve won a gold medal.”

It has been a steep climb to success, ac-cording to Menzer. The organization went from bringing six participants to competi-tion in Jakarta, Indonesia three years ago to 32 participants and 22 medals — includ-ing four gold — this year.

This was the first time the global robot-ics competition was held on U.S. soil, a four-day event held at the Colorado Con-vention Center in Denver with 13 catego-ries, typically dominated by competitors from China and South Korea, according to organizers. Menzer started lobbying three years ago to bring the competition to North America.

The competition combines elements of engineering and science, as well as artis-tic components with categories like “robot movie” and “robot dance.” It is thought of as the “Super Bowl of robotics,” according

to volunteer Steve Mahoney.“These kids could be working on 3D im-

aging at Pixar or the next group of Imagi-neers at Disney,” Mahoney said.

Now that the Olympiad is over, Menzer said the organization has a list of priorities to tackle for the duration of 2014 and be-yond, including building on a partnership with the Highlands Ranch Community As-sociation and building a robotics lab and research facility somewhere along the I-25 corridor in Douglas County in the next five years.

Menzer calls this vision a “robotics in-cubator,” and answer to future economic opportunities as well as a deficit in STEM education in the U.S. Menzer also men-tioned the possibility of an academy for foreign students in Douglas County.

“No one really connects Colorado with robotics, but there’s this opportunity to make this a kind of hub,” Menzer said. “This is about solving real-world prob-lems, taking kids from being consumers of technology - posting on Facebook, tweet-ing, whatever - to the other end of the spectrum and creating that technology.”

Ameribotics also plans to start hosting summer camps and workshops some time this year, working with the HRCA for use of facilities. The partnership will provide a common place for students from multi-ple schools, mostly from Douglas County, Menzer said.

Menzer hopes to be getting ready for summer camps by the second quarter of this year.

Pictured are Sanskaar Saxena (Cresthill MS) Special Award in Creative Cat, Akshant Lanjewar (Pine Grove Elementary) Bronze Medal in Creative Cat Jr, Sam Zimmer (DCHS) Gold Medal Creative Cat, Randy Menzer US IRO rep, and Ryan Ham (Legend HS) Gold Medal Creative Cat. Courtesy photo

final results

15th International Robot Olympiad, Dec. 16-19, Denver; final results, Team USA:

• Junior: 8-12 years of age; Challenge: 13-18 years of ageJunior Medal Count: 14 (Gold: 1, Silver: 2, Bronze: 7, Special: 4)Challenge Medal Count: 8 (Gold: 3, Silver: 0, Bronze: 3, Spe-

cial: 2)Total Team USA Medals: 22• Creative Category (Challenge)Gold Medal: Haley Steinke, Ryan Ham, Sam ZimmerSpecial Award (Presentation): Trevor Butcher, Sanskaar Sax-

ena• Creative Category (Junior)Bronze Medal: Akshant Lanjewar• Robot in Movie (Junior)

Gold Medal: Sean RileyBronze Medal: Andrew Sandwisch, Caleb Klinger, Lucas Sand-

feld, Peter Young• Robot Push Out (Rivet Class) (Junior)Silver Medal: Cooper Pecha, Aubrie Lose• Robot Dance (Challenge)Bronze Medal: Matt Mahoney, Audrey Menzer, Gillian Menzer• Robot Dance (Junior)Special Award: James Morehouse, Cole Merchant• Robot Survival (Junior)Bronze Medal: Traeton Burmeister, Symon Brown• Mission Challenge (Junior)Special Award: Venkat Kannan, Jake Dancel

Apply for LPD Citizen Academy by March 1Learn about ins and outs of police departmentStaff report

Those interested in finding out what goes on inside the police department or why and how the police do what they do should consider signing up for the free Lit-tleton Police Department’s Citizen Acad-emy.

The spring 2014 session starts on March 6 and runs 11 weeks. It meets every Thurs-day night from 6 until 9:30, and dinner and beverages are served.

“Sometimes we go past 9:30, because the participants are having such a good

time they don’t want to go home,” says academy coordinator Cmdr. Trent Cooper.

The classes are different every week and cover topics ranging from gangs and drugs to traffic stops to crime-scene investiga-tion and everything in between.

They are taught by various members of the police department, so participants get to meet a variety of officers.

Part of the curriculum also involves going on ride-alongs with officers during their regular patrol shifts, then discussing the experience with other classmates.

The application deadline is March 1. For more information or to apply, call Cooper at 303-795-3848. \The application is also on the city’s website, www.littleton-gov.org.

Watch out for the flu this winterBy Crystal [email protected]

Colder weather brings people together, and if not careful, can cause you to walk away with a cold or the flu.

“We see more cases in the winter months because in winter we’re indoors more and in closer contact,” said Arvada NextCare Doctor, David Kaplan.

Throughout the holidays, parties and gatherings bring people closer together, in-creasing the likelihood of spreading germs and contracting illnesses. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the flu is a respiratory illness that affects nearly 200,000 Americans annually. Peaking in the winter months, January through April, the flu affects the body for 10-14 days, and it’s possible to pass the illness without know-ing you have it.

According to the CDC’s key facts about Influenza, a healthy adult can infect others

with the virus up to a day before showing symptoms and through seven day after be-coming sick.

Contracted through exposure, common flu symptoms such as, coughing, fever, runny nose, sore throat, muscle aches and feeling lethargic, can take up to four days to emerge and last through 14 days.

To prevent the flu, Kaplan suggests re-ceiving one of two vaccines available. The shot, which is made up of proteins, not the virus, cannot infect recipients, but as it re-acts in the body, it can cause it to feel run-down or tired.

If infected, Kaplan recommends staying home from school or work, intake plenty of fluids, and get rest. According to Kaplan, the best way to prevent the flu is to get vac-cinated, whether through the shot or the nasal spray and to frequently wash the hands.

“Immunization is recommended to ev-eryone six months and older,” Kaplan said. “Getting immunized is the most important thing you can do.”

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Pictured are Sanskaar Saxena (Cresthill MS) Special Award in Creative Cat, Akshant Lanjewar (Pine Grove Elementary) Bronze Medal in Creative Cat Jr, Sam Zimmer (DCHS) Gold Medal Creative Cat, Randy Menzer US IRO rep, and Ryan Ham (Legend HS) Gold Medal Creative Cat. Photo by Courtesy photo

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Denver Broncos revenge tour starts nowRemember the Ravens.I know it’s a new year and Auld Lang

Syne asks us to contemplate whether “old acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind.”

But, as Broncos fans, we would be in a delusional state of denial if we were to sweep under the rug what happened to our beloved Orange and Blue around this time last year.

Sorry for the buzz kill, Broncos Country, but do you remember what it felt like to see the ball that Baltimore Ravens kicker Jus-tin Tuck booted into the frigid and rarified Denver air last January, as it sailed through the uprights at Invesco Field at Mile High?

If you don’t, you were either passed out drunk or are lying.

I remember it like it was yesterday: De-feated and deflated after an exhausting four-hour game, I collapsed in my couch and stared at the TV, asking myself, ‘Did that really just happen?’

When I awoke the next morning, I expe-rienced a serene glimmer of hope that what had happened was just a bad dream. Alas, it wasn’t.

The incomprehensible loss was painful

— and it was one that Broncos fans have ex-perienced before. In 1997, the Broncos were offensively loaded and were championship material when an upstart Jacksonville Jag-uars team came into Denver and shocked the world.

To be sure, the Broncos have done their part to try to erase those memories. They re-bounded from the Jaguars loss to win back-to-back Super Bowls. And this year, Peyton Manning has broken more records than were destroyed during the 1979 Disco De-molition Night promotion in Chicago.

But for rabid sports fans like me, nothing short of winning or a lobotomy can erase bad memories.

And I’m not talking about regular season wins; those mean nothing. Everything that happened from September through De-

cember was just an extension of the Bron-cos’ preseason schedule. Only January and February matters in this town.

This weekend, the Broncos welcome the San Diego Chargers to Denver, and with them arrives the hated Philip Rivers. No one outside of San Diego likes Rivers. And as adorable as his on-field 3-year-old-like tem-per tantrums might be to Chargers fans, we here in Denver simply loathe the guy.

It would be nice to punish the Chargers for embarrassing us at home a few weeks ago. Vegas isn’t giving the Bolts much of a chance, positioning Denver as 10-point fa-vorites.

But the Broncos were laying heavy bet-ting timber to the Ravens, as well. And just like the Ravens, the Chargers are playing well at the right time and are coming into the Mile High City on a hot streak, with nothing to lose.

The Broncos — loaded with perhaps the greatest arsenal of offensive talent in league history and an aging Hall of Fame quarter-back — absolutely must beat the Chargers this weekend.

We cannot lose to Philip Rivers. And we cannot lose at home in the first round of the playoffs — again.

Is Denver the best team in the AFC? Yes. Is Denver the best team in football? One can make a strong argument.

But the best team doesn’t always win in January.

Do I think Denver will win the Super Bowl this year? Yes. But that necessarily means that we must not lose Sunday.

The Broncos’ combined record this sea-son against the other three remaining AFC playoff teams is 1-3.

The Revenge Tour starts now.Remember what San Diego did to us at

home a few weeks back.Remember that Philip Rivers is utterly

obnoxious.Remember what it felt like to see Peyton

Manning lose during his emotional return to Indianapolis this year.

Remember Tom Brady. Remember be-ing up 24-0 to the Patriots before suffering a miserable loss.

But, above all: Remember the Ravens.

Aside from sports-column writing, Vic Vela covers the Legislature for Colorado Commu-nity Media. Vic can be reached at [email protected] or follow him on Twitter: @VicVela1.

A TRIUMPHANT RETURN HOMEArapahoe remains unbeaten with win over Mountain VistaBy Jim [email protected]

Brendan Till was happy to see the fa-miliar surroundings of the Sitting Eagle gym and made sure the Arapahoe boys basketball team had a successful home-coming.

Till scored a game-high 26 points, in-cluding 10 in the critical fourth quarter, as

seventh-ranked Arapahoe defeated No. 5 Mountain Vista 63-55 in a Jan. 4 non-league showdown between two unbeat-en teams.

It was the first time the Warriors had been in the Arapahoe gym for 23 days since the Dec. 13 shooting tragedy.

“I had the flow going,” said Till. “It was good to be back ... We were playing in front of our own fans and we had a great turnout. Just being home was a big deal. It was a step back to normalcy.”

Since the shooting, Arapahoe had been practicing at nearby Lifetime Fit-ness.

“We had not been on this court since Dec. 12,” explained Warriors coach Dan Snyder. “That’s really hard. Lifetime could not have been more wonderful

and gracious and we really appreciate it but it’s not the same as practicing here. We were on a court with two hoops instead of six hoops. So as far as running a practice and stations and stuff like that, you can’t do it.

“I’m proud of the kids because of their resiliency. I made the comment that we’re fortunate to be practicing anywhere. So we’re not going to complain about the circumstances. … We’re really happy to be back in our own building. Regardless of the situation of the last few weeks, the energy level of this group is really good.”

Down 49-48 with 4:40 to play in the game, Arapahoe outscored the Golden Eagles 15-6. The Warriors, guilty of seven turnovers in the first quarter, had just 10 the rest of the way and employed a zone defense down the stretch which seemed to baffle Mountain Vista, which came into the game scoring 85.1 points per game.

“We had great energy,” said Till. “Turn-overs definitely caused some problems in the first half. We crashed the boards of-fensively and defensively. I don’t think we had a single offensive rebound in the first

half. So it was aggressive intensity on both sides that won the game.”

Till, a 6-foot-2 senior, scored nine of Arapahoe’s first 11 points in the fourth

quarter that started with the game tied at 44-all. He finished with a free throw to account for the Warriors’ eight-point tri-umph.

“He had a tremendous game,” said Snyder. “He can score in a lot of different ways. He’s really a good shooter and he sees the court really well. That allows him to go to the right spot at the right time so it’s more than just being a good shooter.”

Arapahoe sank five of six free throws in the final 1:08 to stall any possible Moun-tain Vista comeback. The Warriors went 14 for 16 at the foul line for the game.

“I was happy with how well we execut-ed in the fourth quarter and obviously we hit some shots,” added Snyder. “The zone seemed to work. They were hurting us so bad getting to the basket against our man-to-man. In the scouting we had done, they are so good in transition, they shoot a ton of layups every game.”

In addition to Till, Corbin Atwell scored 16 points while James Dalrymple and Ethan Brunhofer each had eight for the Warriors.

Graham Smith had 17 points and 10 rebounds to lead Mountain Vista, which committed 19 turnovers including six in the final quarter. The Golden Eagles missed five 3-point attempts in the final 35 seconds. Mountain Vista’s leading scor-er Jake Pemberton had only five points with all of them coming in the first half.

“Arapahoe is a good team,” said Moun-tain Vista coach Bob Wood. “They were aggressive on defense and we didn’t ex-ecute very well against (their zone).

“Inside of four minutes if you turn the ball over five or six times, you are not go-ing to win the game. A lot of them were forced turnovers. We were trying to force the ball where it’s not open instead of executing and getting something. ... We played poorly.”

Arapahoe (7-0) opened play in the tough Centennial League Jan. 8 against Cherry Creek and travels to Smoky Hill for a game Jan. 10.

“Of the top 10 teams in the rankings, five are in our league and a couple are just outside of the top 10,” pointed out Snyder. “I’ve seen all the teams in our league and I can say without a doubt this is the stron-gest the league has been from top to bot-tom since I’ve been coaching.

Mountain Vista (8-1), meanwhile, played at Fountain Fort Carson Jan. 7 and hosted Montbello Jan. 8.

“I guess the Arapahoe loss sends a message,” confessed Wood. “Sometimes you think that you are better than you are. Hopefully this will help us. You hope you learn from mistakes and get better. We’ve got a lot of good teams yet to play.”

Arapahoe’s Corbin Atwell (10) shoots over Mountain Vista’s Brady Subart (23) on Jan. 4. Atwell had 16 points in the game as the Warriors won the game 63-55. Photo by Paul DiSalvo

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LittLeton LetiP meets from 7:16-8:31 a.m. every Tuesday for breakfast at Luciles, 2852 W. Bowles Ave., to exchange qualified business leads. Call Bob Hier at 303-660-6426 or e-mail [email protected].

non-Practicing and Part Time Nurses Association meets from 12:30-2:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at the Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. All nurses are invited to attend for medical presentations. Contact: Barbara Karford, 303-794-0354.

Women investment Group Master Mind Group meets to empower all women to build a real financial freedom through the power of real estate in any market condition. We network, share ideas, leads, resources and encourage each other. We meet once a month. For meeting information, call Lorena 303-981-6539 or e-mail [email protected].

recreation

deer creek Women’s Golf Association. The 2010 golf season is just around the corner and we’re looking forward to a terrific new year! If you’re looking for a challeng-ing course and the company of friendly women on Tuesday mornings, please consider joining our league. We’ve got the best deal in town. If interested please contact Chris Jackson at [email protected] or 303-347-9193.

Homestead 9-HoLe Golf Women’s Golf League is accepting membership applica-tions for the 2012 season. You do not need a GHIN number to join, but can acquire one as you play. We golf Monday mornings, April through October. To join this fun and ac-tive group, contact Barbara McGovern, [email protected]. Homestead Golf Course is at South Kipling and W. Hampden Ave., 11500 W. Hampden. Call 720-963-5181.

Ladies goLf League at Raccoon Creek Golf Course, Littleton, is accepting new members. Call 303-973-4653.

meadoWs Women’s Golf League offers relaxing Tuesday mornings of friendly golf

for ladies at the Meadows Golf Course, 6937 S. Simms St., near Ken-Caryl Ranch. The league plays 18 holes weekly from mid-April to mid-October. This fun group competes for prizes while playing from the red tees. Afterward, lunch can be ordered on the patio overlooking the course. Call Laura at 303-526-9598.

rec and Rock for ages 10-14 meets from 7-11 p.m. every first and third Saturdays at the Goodson Recreation Center in Littleton. The cost is $6. Call 303-798-2476 ext. 11.

rocky mountain Basketball Academy club, expert training for youth basketball players grades fifth through 12th meets twice per week and operates all year. Play in leagues and tournaments. Send inquiries to [email protected].

stroLLer strides is a group fitness program that provides moms with a chal-lenging workout and the opportunity to build relationships and gain the emotional support needed to adjust to the tremendous life change called motherhood. Classes are offered at 9:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at DeKoevend Park, near University and Arapahoe, and at 9:30 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at Clem-ent Park, near Wadsworth and Bowles. For more information, visit the Stroller Strides Web site at www.strollerstrides.com or call Kathy or Karen Zawadzki at 888-684-0641 or e-mail [email protected].

services

creative counseLing Center is a network of mental health providers with offices in Denver, Aurora, Lakewood and Littleton. To meet therapists or to learn about loca-tions, scheduling and fees, visit www.ccc-denver.com or call 303-267-2310.

engLisH conversation Sessions. Go to the Bemis Public Library Friday mornings from 9-10:30 a.m. to practice English in an informal group and learn about American culture. No registration is required. Call 303-795-3961.

nutrition cLasses. Free bootcamp class meets at 8:30 a.m. three Saturdays per month at L-Town Nutrition, 1360 W.  Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Go to the park for a fun, energizing start to the weekend. Visit our Facebook pages for updates: Littleton 24Fit Club or L-Town Nutrition. Also offered is a Body Exchange Challenge. This consists of weekly meetings to discuss both nutrition and fitness. We deliver all of the tools that you need to help you reach your goal. There is an optional fitness class offered after the class. The class meets Wednesdays at noon or 6 p.m. You can join the challenge anytime, the fees are prorated. Visit L-Town Nutrition, call Gen McKenna at 303-730-2038 or email [email protected] to sign up.

singLe dads Resource Center Inc., a nonprofit organization, offers free parenting classes such as “The Ins and Outs of Single Fathering Parenting” focused on single fathers. Classes are from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 6322 S. Lakeview St., Littleton. Call Jamey O’Donnell, founder and executive director of the group, at 720-298-2021 or e-mail [email protected].

summit cancer Solutions is a nonprofit organization that offers exercise programs in the Denver Metro area to adult cancer survivors. Our goal is to improve the health and well being of cancer survivors through exercise. Contact us at 303-409-2206, e-mail us at [email protected] or visit www.summitcancersolutions.org.

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american needLePoint Guild, Colorado Columbine Chapter, meets third Mon-days each month, except August and December. Call Doris at 303-403-8703.

antique cLub meets the second Saturday each month from 10 a.m. to noon at Antique Gallery, 5501 S. Broadway, Littleton. Call 303-794-8100.

araPaHoe county Young Democrats meetings are the third Thursday each month. Call Benjamin Godfrey at 303-745-3418 or e-mail [email protected].

amazing titan Toastmasters meets from 6-8 p.m. Mondays at Marie Callender’s, Dry Creek Court and Broadway. Call Art Gomen at 303-762-9726.

bemis evening Book Group meets at the library, 6014 S. Datura St., in Littleton, the third Monday each month at 7 p.m. Call 303-795-3961.

bemis knitting Group invites knitters to the library’s knitting group, which meets Fridays at 2 p.m. in Sophie’s Place. Just bring a pair of needles and a skein of yarn. Beginners learn skills such as casting on, knitting, pearling, and casting off, while experienced knitters get project ideas and provide hints and tips. The group is creating mittens, scarves and hats for elderly library users at Bemis’ sister libraries in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria.

bemis nonfiction Writers’ Group. Unpublished nonfiction writers of personal es-says 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. Thurs-days 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.

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

cHatfieLd sertoma Club meets the first and third Mondays at Bistro Aspen Grove, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Contact Linda Holloway at 303-423-4197 or [email protected].

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

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

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

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 [email protected] (303-763-7334) or Pam Toyen at [email protected] (303-570-8606). Visit http://columbine.toastmastersclubs.org/

current events Group meets the first Wednesdays of the month from 1-3 p.m. at the Buck Recreation Center, 2004 Powers Ave. in Littleton. Call 303-730-4609.

daugHters of the American Revolution, Mount Rosa Chapter typically meets at 1 p.m. every first Monday of the month at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St. in Centen-nial. Call Gina Moore at 303-779-8762 for information or visit http://mountrosa.coloradodar.org/.

daugHters of the British Empire is a national organization with a philanthropic purpose. For almost a century, DBE has been a common bond for women of British heritage living in the United States. DBE is open to women who are citizens or resi-dents of the United States who are of British Commonwealth birth or ancestry or who are married to men of British Commonwealth birth or ancestry. There are six chapters in Colorado, including chapters in Littleton, Englewood, Centennial, Evergreen and Boulder County. Call Chris at 303-683-6154 or Olive at 303-347-1311 or visit www.dbecolorado.org and use the contact form available.

discovery cLub is a fun and exciting way to meet new friends and enjoy recre-ational activities. Activities include sports, arts and crafts, drama, singing, dancing, board and computer games, group and individual activities. Volunteer opportunities exist for people older than 15. Student volunteers can earn community service hours. Club meets third Saturday each month at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8817 South Broadway. Call Jenita Rhodes at 303-791-0659.

dry creek Sertoma Club. The only all Women’s Sertoma club in the metro area meets for breakfast at 7 a.m. the first and third Wednesday of the month at Toast Res-taurant, 2700 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton, or for lunch on the second Friday of the month at interesting restaurants. The club comprises women dedicated to the common goal of helping people in the community with funds and volunteer time, especially in the area of hearing health. Help make a difference through SERvice TO MAnkind and make new friends while you are at it. For more information contact Carol at 303-798-3912 or [email protected].

tHe HigHLands Ranch/Littleton Chapter of Mothers and More meets the second Tuesday of each month. See www.mothersandmore.org/chapters/highlandsranchlit-tletonCO/ or e-mail [email protected] for more information.

Job’s daugHters International, Bethel No. 33, of Littleton, is a youth organization for girls ages 11-20 who have a Masonic relationship with either Master Masons, Job’s Daughters, Eastern Star or other Masonic organizations. The girls meet first and third Mondays at 7:15 p.m. at the Masonic Hall across from the Melting Pot restaurant.

tHe League of Women Voters of Arapahoe County has two meetings per month. No unit meetings are in June through August, but the two unit meetings per month will begin again in September on second Monday evenings and second Thursday morn-ings. Call 303-699-7365.

LittLeton garden Club meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month, September through May. A speaker is featured at each meeting. Guests are welcome. Additional information can be found at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/littletongar-denclub/.

LittLeton Junior Chamber of Commerce, Jaycees, welcomes interested parties between the ages of 21-40 to become involved with this social and community service organization. Jaycees meet at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday each month at Burt Chevrolet, 5200 S. Broadway, and at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday each month at Breckenridge Grille, 2852 W. Bowles Ave. Call 303-914-0180 or visit littletonjaycees.org.

tHe LittLeton Lions Club meets the first and third Thursdays each month at the Egg and I, 2630 W. Belleview Ave. No. 100, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. We have been serving the Littleton Community since 1949. Sight and Sight Conservation. Interesting programs and speakers. For membership information call Jeff Bridges 303-730-7616 or Al Wieder 303-730-3085.

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

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

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

moms cLub, Moms Offering Moms Support, of Littleton is part of a national organization offering support for women and families during their child-raising years. All interested stay-at-home moms can call Lurae Beck at 303-933-6749.

moms in Touch International is an interdenominational Christian organization in which moms meet for one hour a week to pray for their children and schools. To find out where moms are meeting to pray, call Nancy Villarreal at 303-761-1967.

moPs, motHers of Preschoolers, meets at South Fellowship, 6560 S. Broadway, Littleton, three blocks north of Arapahoe Road. Join moms with kids ages newborn to kindergarten for a morning of speakers, crafts and discussion. The kids are in a nearby classroom with nurturing teachers. Club meets the second and fourth Thursdays from 9-11:30 a.m. Call Andrea at 303-683-3593.

tHe oPtimist motto is “Friend of Youth.” In keeping with this and our Optimist creed, the Breakfast Optimist Club of Littleton shares its time, energy, and love with the deserving children of our community. Call John Hammer at 303-972-8065 for additional information. The club meets from 7-8 a.m. Fridays at Arapahoe Community College, 5900 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton.

order of the Eastern Star, Manzanita Chapter meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 5718 S. Rapp St., Littleton. Members of Eastern Star are welcome. Call 303-985-5864 or 303-759-5936.

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LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) This is a good time to begin reassessing some of your recent decisions about your long-range goals to see if they still have merit. Spend more time with loved ones this weekend.

VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) An unsettled situation at home or on the job early in the week could drain your energy levels, making it difficult to get your work done on schedule. But things improve by midweek.

LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) A temporary setback could give you time to go over your plans to find weaknesses you might have overlooked before. A romantic getaway with that special person is favored this weekend.

SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) Professional and per-sonal situations benefit once you set a positive tone in getting things off to a good start. Honest dialogue smoothes over any occasional display of balkiness.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) A problem with workplace colleagues or family members seems to defy even your sage counsel. But be patient. Your words eventually will lead to a resolution.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) Don’t just wait out that unexpected and unexplained delay in your career move. You could gain added respect if you ask why it happened and what you can do to move things along.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) Although your work-place strategies usually are accepted, you could be challenged by someone who isn’t so favorably im-pressed. Be prepared to defend your positions.

PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) Your friendship circle expands, with new people coming into your life at this time. Welcome them warmly. But don’t neglect those cherished longtime personal relationships.

BORN THIS WEEK: You love to search for knowl-edge and share it with others. You would make an especially fine teacher.

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2014 Update of Tax & Medicaid Law

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Drinking healthy in the new yearMetro Creative Connection

Tea is a popular beverage that has been enjoyed for centuries. An estimated three billion cups of tea are consumed across the globe every day, with many people looking to tea when they are sick

or to prevent illness.As popular as tea has become, certain miscon-

ceptions about tea have spread over the years. The following can clear up some of the more common misunderstandings about tea.

Myth: Different tea varieties come from differ-ent types of tea plants.

Fact: Commercial tea comes only from the leaves of the camelia sinensis plant. Different methods of processing determine which variety of tea is produced. Black and oolong tea develops from oxidizing and fermenting tea leaves, while green tea is produced by steaming wilted leaves.

Myth: Adding milk to tea negates the health

benefits.Fact: According to a study published in the

Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, the same amount of catechins, which are antioxidants associated with a reduced risk of some diseases, can be absorbed tea that contains milk as tea that does not.

Myth: Anything with the name “tea” is true tea.Fact: Only tea from tea plants constitutes real

tea. Herbal varieties of tea are actually tisanes made from flowers and bark of other plants.

Myth: Fruits and vegetables contain more disease-fighting antioxidants than tea.

Fact: Research indicates that tea has about 10 times the amount of antioxidants of vegetables and fruit. Individuals who consume reduced-calorie diets often find tea that is a good, no-calorie source of antioxidants.

Myth: Antioxidants can turn back aging.Fact: Antioxidants may contribute to personal

longevity, but they cannot reverse signs of aging. Antioxidants have been known to neutralize free

radicals in the body that can contribute to many different diseases, including various forms of cancer.

Myth: Tea never goes bad.Fact: It may take some time for properly stored

tea to spoil, but the level of antioxidants in tea does begin to diminish after a few months. Research by the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry indicates catechins in green tea decrease by 32 percent in just six months. Tea is most beneficial to human health when it is consumed within six months of its production.

Myth: Tea has much less caffeine than coffee.Fact: The amount of caffeine in tea can vary.

The average amount of caffeine in tea ranges from 14 to 61 mg per eight-ounce cup. Coffee, on the other hand, can contain between 27 and 200 mg per serving.

Myth: Hot tea is better for you than cold tea.Fact: As long as the tea is steeped in water long

enough, both hot and cold tea provide the same bang for your buck.

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Public Trustees Public Notice

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATIONCRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1504-2013

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice isgiven with regard to the following de-scribed Deed of Trust:On October 15, 2013, the undersignedPublic Trustee caused the Notice of Elec-tion and Demand relating to the Deed ofTrust described below to be recorded inthe County of Arapahoe records.Original Grantor(s): Melissa T Mengel andRobert W. AttlesonOriginal Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Elec-tronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nom-inee for Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company,Inc.Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WellsFargo Bank, N.A.Date of Deed of Trust: November 15,2005County of Recording: ArapahoeRecording Date of Deed of Trust:December 02, 2005Recording Information (ReceptionNumber): B5180795Original Principal Amount: $148,000.00O u t s t a n d i n g P r i n c i p a l B a l a n c e :$ 1 2 7 , 2 8 9 . 9 1Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), youare hereby notified that the covenants ofthe deed of trust have been violated asfollows: failure to pay principal and in-terest when due together with all otherpayments provided for in the evidence ofdebt secured by the deed of trust and oth-er violations thereof.THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BEA FIRST LIEN.The property to be foreclosed is:LOT 2, BLOCK 1, WINDERMEREHOMES, TRAC NO. 1, COUNTY OF AR-APAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.Also known by street and number as:6519 South Windermere Street, Littleton,CO 80120.THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREINIS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CUR-RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIENOF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALEThe current holder of the Evidence of Debtsecured by the Deed of Trust, describedherein, has filed Notice of Election andDemand for sale as provided by law andin said Deed of Trust.THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Giventhat I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M.on Wednesday, 02/12/2014, at the EastHearing Room, County AdministrationBuilding, 5334 South Prince Street,Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest andbest bidder for cash, the said real prop-erty and all interest of the said Grantor(s),Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, forthe purpose of paying the indebtednessprovided in said Evidence of Debt se-cured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys'fees, the expenses of sale and other itemsallowed by law, and will issue to the pur-chaser a Certificate of Purchase, all asprovided by law.First Publication: 12/19/2013Last Publication: 1/16/2014Name of Publication: Littleton Independent● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUEDTO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TOFILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CUREBY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TOCURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;DATE: 10/15/2013Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and forthe County of Arapahoe, State of Color-adoBy: Cynthia D Mares, Public TrusteeThe name, address, business telephonenumber and bar registration number of theattorney(s) representing the legal holder ofthe indebtedness is:Caren Jacobs Castle #11790Deanna L. Westfall #23449Jennifer Griest #34830Britney Beall-Eder #34935Kimberly L. Martinez #40351Reagan Larkin #42309Christopher T. Groen #39976Cynthia Lowery #34145The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18thStreet #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303)865-1400Attorney File # 13-06258The Attorney above is acting as a debtcollector and is attempting to collect adebt. Any information provided may beused for that purpose.©Public Trustees' Associationof Colorado Revised 9/2012

Legal Notice NO.: 1504-2013First Publication: 12/19/2013Last Publication: 1/16/2014Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATIONCRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1499-2013

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice isgiven with regard to the following de-scribed Deed of Trust:On October 15, 2013, the undersignedPublic Trustee caused the Notice of Elec-tion and Demand relating to the Deed ofTrust described below to be recorded inthe County of Arapahoe records.Original Grantor(s):GREGORY S MCKELLIPSOriginal Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGEELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYS-TEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOM-INEE FOR LENDER, HOME123 COR-PORATIONCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt:FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE AS-SOCIATIONDate of Deed of Trust: December 22,2006County of Recording: ArapahoeRecording Date of Deed of Trust:January 08, 2007Recording Information (ReceptionNumber): B7003452Original Principal Amount: $105,000.00O u t s t a n d i n g P r i n c i p a l B a l a n c e :$ 9 1 , 3 9 6 . 8 4Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), youare hereby notified that the covenants ofthe deed of trust have been violated asfollows: failure to pay principal and in-terest when due together with all otherpayments provided for in the evidence ofdebt secured by the deed of trust and oth-er violations thereof.THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BEA FIRST LIEN.The property to be foreclosed is:ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT 'A'AND INCORPORATED HEREIN ASTHOUGH FULLY SET FORTH.Also known by street and number as:7440 SOUTH BLACKHAWK STREET,#3104, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112.THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREINIS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CUR-RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIENOF THE DEED OF TRUST.

Public Trustees

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice isgiven with regard to the following de-scribed Deed of Trust:On October 15, 2013, the undersignedPublic Trustee caused the Notice of Elec-tion and Demand relating to the Deed ofTrust described below to be recorded inthe County of Arapahoe records.Original Grantor(s):GREGORY S MCKELLIPSOriginal Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGEELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYS-TEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOM-INEE FOR LENDER, HOME123 COR-PORATIONCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt:FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE AS-SOCIATIONDate of Deed of Trust: December 22,2006County of Recording: ArapahoeRecording Date of Deed of Trust:January 08, 2007Recording Information (ReceptionNumber): B7003452Original Principal Amount: $105,000.00O u t s t a n d i n g P r i n c i p a l B a l a n c e :$ 9 1 , 3 9 6 . 8 4Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), youare hereby notified that the covenants ofthe deed of trust have been violated asfollows: failure to pay principal and in-terest when due together with all otherpayments provided for in the evidence ofdebt secured by the deed of trust and oth-er violations thereof.THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BEA FIRST LIEN.The property to be foreclosed is:ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT 'A'AND INCORPORATED HEREIN ASTHOUGH FULLY SET FORTH.Also known by street and number as:7440 SOUTH BLACKHAWK STREET,#3104, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112.THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREINIS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CUR-RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIENOF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALEThe current holder of the Evidence of Debtsecured by the Deed of Trust, describedherein, has filed Notice of Election andDemand for sale as provided by law andin said Deed of Trust.THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Giventhat I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M.on Wednesday, 02/12/2014, at the EastHearing Room, County AdministrationBuilding, 5334 South Prince Street,Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest andbest bidder for cash, the said real prop-erty and all interest of the said Grantor(s),Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, forthe purpose of paying the indebtednessprovided in said Evidence of Debt se-cured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys'fees, the expenses of sale and other itemsallowed by law, and will issue to the pur-chaser a Certificate of Purchase, all asprovided by law.First Publication: 12/19/2013Last Publication: 1/16/2014Name of Publication: Littleton Independent● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUEDTO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TOFILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CUREBY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TOCURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;DATE: 10/15/2013Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and forthe County of Arapahoe, State of Color-adoBy: Cynthia D Mares, Public TrusteeThe name, address, business telephonenumber and bar registration number of theattorney(s) representing the legal holder ofthe indebtedness is:Holly L. Decker #32647Toni M.N. Dale #30580Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355Union Blvd., Suite 302, Lakewood, CO80228 (303) 223-7883Attorney File # 13-914-25335The Attorney above is acting as a debtcollector and is attempting to collect adebt. Any information provided may beused for that purpose.©Public Trustees' Associationof Colorado Revised 9/2012

1499-2013 Exhibit APARCEL ICONDOMINIUM UNIT R-3-104, WIND-MILL CREEK AMENDMENT NO.1, AC-CORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAPRECORDED ON MAY 10, 2002 AT RE-CEPTION NO. B2087517, AND ASDEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THECONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FORWINDMILL CREEK RECORDED JANU-ARY 3, 2002 AT RECEPTION NO.B2001524, IN THE OFFICE OF THECOUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER,COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OFCOLORADO, AND ANY AND ALLAMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTSTHERETO, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOESTATE OF COLORADOPARCEL IITOGETHER WITH CONDOMINIUM UNITG-3-F, WINDMILL CREEK AMENDMENTNO.1, ACCORDING TO THE CON-DOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON MAY10, 2002 AT RECEPTION NO. B2087517,AND AS DEFINED ANO DESCRIBED INTHE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATIONFOR WINDMILL CREEK RECORDEDJANUARY 3, 2002 AT RECEPTION NO.B2001524, IN THE OFFICE OF THECOUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER, ALLAMENDMENTS, AND SUPPLEMENTSTHERETO, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE,STATE OF COLORADO.THE PROPERTY MUST BE OWNED BYEITHER GRANTOR OR AN OWNER OFA RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM UNITIN THE PROJECT KNOWN AS WIND-MILL CREEK UNDER THE DECLARA-TION FOR WINDMILL CREEK, RECOR-DED JANUARY 3, 2002 AT RECEPTIONNO. B20015424 IN THE REAL PROP-ERTY RECORDS OF ARAPAHOECOUNTY, COLORADO. DURING THEPERIOD OF GRANTEE'S OWNERSHIPOF THE PROPERTY, THE PROPERTYMAY ONLY BE USED BY GRANTEE ORGRANTEE'S GUESTS OR TENANTS INOCCUPANCY OF THE RESIDENTIALCONDOMINIUM UNIT IN WINDMILLCREEK OWNED BY THE GRANTEE.THE PROPERTY SHALL ALSO BE SUB-JECT TO THE ADDITIONAL RESTRIC-TIONS SET FORTH IN THE DECLARA-TION FOR WINDMILL CREEK THE RE-STRICTIONS IMPOSED ON THE PROP-ERTY ARE EXPRESSLY FOR THE BE-NEFIT OF THE WINDMILL CREEK AS-SOCIATION, AND THE ASSOCIATIONSHALL HAVE ALL REMEDIES AVAIL-ABLE TO IT AS LAW OR IN EQUITY TOENFORCE THE RESTRICTIONS

Legal Notice NO.: 1499-2013First Publication: 12/19/2013Last Publication: 1/16/2014Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATIONCRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1559-2013

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice isgiven with regard to the following de-scribed Deed of Trust:On October 30, 2013, the undersignedPublic Trustee caused the Notice of Elec-tion and Demand relating to the Deed ofTrust described below to be recorded inthe County of Arapahoe records.Original Grantor(s): Howard A Flaum andChristine H FlaumOriginal Beneficiary(ies): JPMorganChase Bank, N.A.Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JP-Morgan Chase Bank, National AssociationDate of Deed of Trust: April 22, 2010County of Recording: ArapahoeRecording Date of Deed of Trust: May 11,2010Recording Information (ReceptionNumber): D0044355Original Principal Amount: $275,000.00O u t s t a n d i n g P r i n c i p a l B a l a n c e :$ 2 3 2 , 1 9 8 . 9 4Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), youare hereby notified that the covenants ofthe deed of trust have been violated asfollows: failure to pay principal and in-terest when due together with all otherpayments provided for in the evidence ofdebt secured by the deed of trust and oth-er violations thereof.THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BEA FIRST LIEN.The property to be foreclosed is:SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETOAND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REF-ERENCEThe property to be foreclosed is:Also known by street and number as:5653 East Long Place, Centennial, CO80112.THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREINIS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CUR-RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIENOF THE DEED OF TRUST.

Public Trustees

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice isgiven with regard to the following de-scribed Deed of Trust:On October 30, 2013, the undersignedPublic Trustee caused the Notice of Elec-tion and Demand relating to the Deed ofTrust described below to be recorded inthe County of Arapahoe records.Original Grantor(s): Howard A Flaum andChristine H FlaumOriginal Beneficiary(ies): JPMorganChase Bank, N.A.Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JP-Morgan Chase Bank, National AssociationDate of Deed of Trust: April 22, 2010County of Recording: ArapahoeRecording Date of Deed of Trust: May 11,2010Recording Information (ReceptionNumber): D0044355Original Principal Amount: $275,000.00O u t s t a n d i n g P r i n c i p a l B a l a n c e :$ 2 3 2 , 1 9 8 . 9 4Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), youare hereby notified that the covenants ofthe deed of trust have been violated asfollows: failure to pay principal and in-terest when due together with all otherpayments provided for in the evidence ofdebt secured by the deed of trust and oth-er violations thereof.THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BEA FIRST LIEN.The property to be foreclosed is:SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETOAND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REF-ERENCEThe property to be foreclosed is:Also known by street and number as:5653 East Long Place, Centennial, CO80112.THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREINIS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CUR-RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIENOF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALEThe current holder of the Evidence of Debtsecured by the Deed of Trust, describedherein, has filed Notice of Election andDemand for sale as provided by law andin said Deed of Trust.THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Giventhat I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M.on Wednesday, 02/26/2014, at the EastHearing Room, County AdministrationBuilding, 5334 South Prince Street,Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest andbest bidder for cash, the said real prop-erty and all interest of the said Grantor(s),Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, forthe purpose of paying the indebtednessprovided in said Evidence of Debt se-cured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys'fees, the expenses of sale and other itemsallowed by law, and will issue to the pur-chaser a Certificate of Purchase, all asprovided by law.First Publication: 1/2/2014Last Publication: 1/30/2014Name of Publication: Littleton Independent● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUEDTO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TOFILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CUREBY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TOCURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;DATE: 10/30/2013Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and forthe County of Arapahoe, State of Color-adoBy: Cynthia D Mares, Public TrusteeThe name, address, business telephonenumber and bar registration number of theattorney(s) representing the legal holder ofthe indebtedness is:Caren Jacobs Castle #11790Deanna L. Westfall #23449Jennifer Griest #34830Britney Beall-Eder #34935Kimberly L. Martinez #40351Reagan Larkin #42309Christopher T. Groen #39976Cynthia Lowery #34145The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18thStreet #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303)865-1400Attorney File # 13-07212The Attorney above is acting as a debtcollector and is attempting to collect adebt. Any information provided may beused for that purpose.©Public Trustees' Associationof Colorado Revised 9/2012

1559-2013 EXHIBIT ASituate, lying and being in the County ofArapahoe and State of Colorado, de-scribed as follows:Lot 10, Homestead Farm Filing No. 5,County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.Being the same parcel conveyed toHoward A. Flaum and Christine H. Flaumfrom RobertJ. Cornelius and Lincy A. Cornelius, by vir-tue of a Deed dated 04/14/1998, recorded04/15/1998, as Instrument No. A8054463County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Legal Notice NO.: 1559-2013First Publication: 1/2/2014Last Publication: 1/30/2014Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATIONCRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1561-2013

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice isgiven with regard to the following de-scribed Deed of Trust:On October 30, 2013, the undersignedPublic Trustee caused the Notice of Elec-tion and Demand relating to the Deed ofTrust described below to be recorded inthe County of Arapahoe records.Original Grantor(s): Damian QuinnOriginal Beneficiary(ies): AFFILIATEDFINANCIAL GROUP, INC.Current Holder of Evidence of Debt:JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Associ-ationDate of Deed of Trust: January 27, 2005County of Recording: ArapahoeRecording Date of Deed of Trust:February 18, 2005Recording Information (ReceptionNumber): B5023600Original Principal Amount: $184,000.00O u t s t a n d i n g P r i n c i p a l B a l a n c e :$ 1 6 0 , 5 0 2 . 5 5Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), youare hereby notified that the covenants ofthe deed of trust have been violated asfollows: failure to pay principal and in-terest when due together with all otherpayments provided for in the evidence ofdebt secured by the deed of trust and oth-er violations thereof.THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BEA FIRST LIEN.The property to be foreclosed is:LOT 7, BLOCK 35, WALNUT HILLS, FIL-ING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE,STATE OF COLORADO.Also known by street and number as:7532 East Costilla Avenue, Centennial,CO 80112.THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREINIS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CUR-RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIENOF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALEThe current holder of the Evidence of Debtsecured by the Deed of Trust, describedherein, has filed Notice of Election andDemand for sale as provided by law andin said Deed of Trust.THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Giventhat I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M.on Wednesday, 02/26/2014, at the EastHearing Room, County AdministrationBuilding, 5334 South Prince Street,Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest andbest bidder for cash, the said real prop-erty and all interest of the said Grantor(s),Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, forthe purpose of paying the indebtednessprovided in said Evidence of Debt se-cured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys'fees, the expenses of sale and other itemsallowed by law, and will issue to the pur-chaser a Certificate of Purchase, all asprovided by law.First Publication: 1/2/2014Last Publication: 1/30/2014Name of Publication: Littleton Independent● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUEDTO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TOFILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CUREBY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TOCURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

Public Trustees

The current holder of the Evidence of Debtsecured by the Deed of Trust, describedherein, has filed Notice of Election andDemand for sale as provided by law andin said Deed of Trust.THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Giventhat I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M.on Wednesday, 02/26/2014, at the EastHearing Room, County AdministrationBuilding, 5334 South Prince Street,Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest andbest bidder for cash, the said real prop-erty and all interest of the said Grantor(s),Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, forthe purpose of paying the indebtednessprovided in said Evidence of Debt se-cured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys'fees, the expenses of sale and other itemsallowed by law, and will issue to the pur-chaser a Certificate of Purchase, all asprovided by law.First Publication: 1/2/2014Last Publication: 1/30/2014Name of Publication: Littleton Independent● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUEDTO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TOFILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CUREBY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TOCURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;DATE: 10/30/2013Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and forthe County of Arapahoe, State of Color-adoBy: Cynthia D Mares, Public TrusteeThe name, address, business telephonenumber and bar registration number of theattorney(s) representing the legal holder ofthe indebtedness is:Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673Lisa Cancanon #42043Emily Jensik #31294Joan Olson, Esq. #28078Jennifer H. Trachte #40391Monica Kadrmas #34904Catherine A. Hildreth #40975Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Ban-nock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177Attorney File # 1068.06495The Attorney above is acting as a debtcollector and is attempting to collect adebt. Any information provided may beused for that purpose.©Public Trustees' Associationof Colorado Revised 9/2012

Legal Notice NO.: 1561-2013First Publication: 1/2/2014Last Publication: 1/30/2014Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATIONCRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1566-2013

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice isgiven with regard to the following de-scribed Deed of Trust:On November 5, 2013, the undersignedPublic Trustee caused the Notice of Elec-tion and Demand relating to the Deed ofTrust described below to be recorded inthe County of Arapahoe records.Original Grantor(s): Anita B Matthews andNeil Thomas MatthewsOriginal Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Elec-tronic Registration Systems, Inc. actingsolely as nominee for MORTGAGEIT, INCCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt: WellsFargo Bank, N.A.Date of Deed of Trust: September 18,2006County of Recording: ArapahoeRecording Date of Deed of Trust: Septem-ber 26, 2006Recording Information (ReceptionNumber): B6137999Original Principal Amount: $213,750.00O u t s t a n d i n g P r i n c i p a l B a l a n c e :$ 2 0 4 , 3 1 8 . 4 6Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), youare hereby notified that the covenants ofthe deed of trust have been violated asfollows: failure to pay principal and in-terest when due together with all otherpayments provided for in the evidence ofdebt secured by the deed of trust and oth-er violations thereof.THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BEA FIRST LIEN.The property to be foreclosed is:LOT 1, BLOCK 32, NOB HILL FILING NO.3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OFCOLORADOAlso known by street and number as:7302 South Albion Street, Centennial, CO80122.THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREINIS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CUR-RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIENOF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALEThe current holder of the Evidence of Debtsecured by the Deed of Trust, describedherein, has filed Notice of Election andDemand for sale as provided by law andin said Deed of Trust.THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Giventhat I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M.on Wednesday, 03/05/2014, at the EastHearing Room, County AdministrationBuilding, 5334 South Prince Street,Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest andbest bidder for cash, the said real prop-erty and all interest of the said Grantor(s),Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, forthe purpose of paying the indebtednessprovided in said Evidence of Debt se-cured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys'fees, the expenses of sale and other itemsallowed by law, and will issue to the pur-chaser a Certificate of Purchase, all asprovided by law.First Publication: 1/9/2014Last Publication: 2/6/2014Name of Publication: Littleton Independent● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUEDTO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TOFILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CUREBY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TOCURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;DATE: 11/05/2013Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and forthe County of Arapahoe, State of Color-adoBy: Cynthia D Mares, Public TrusteeThe name, address, business telephonenumber and bar registration number of theattorney(s) representing the legal holder ofthe indebtedness is:Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673Lisa Cancanon #42043Emily Jensik #31294Joan Olson, Esq. #28078Jennifer H. Trachte #40391Monica Kadrmas #34904Catherine A. Hildreth #40975Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Ban-nock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177Attorney File # 9105.06095The Attorney above is acting as a debtcollector and is attempting to collect adebt. Any information provided may beused for that purpose.©Public Trustees' Associationof Colorado Revised 9/2012

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

Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petitionfor Change of Name

Public notice is given on December 2,2013 that a Petition for a Change of Nameof an adult has been filed with the Ar-apahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name ofTressa Spogmai Thunder Hawkbe changed toAmerica Rayan Bad Heart Bull.Case No.: 2013 C 100729

Tammera Herivel, Clerk of the CourtBy: Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No: 15735First Publication: December 26, 2013Last Publication: January 9, 2014Publisher: Littleton Independent

Name Changes

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petitionfor Change of Name

Public notice is given on December 2,2013 that a Petition for a Change of Nameof an adult has been filed with the Ar-apahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name ofTressa Spogmai Thunder Hawkbe changed toAmerica Rayan Bad Heart Bull.Case No.: 2013 C 100729

Tammera Herivel, Clerk of the CourtBy: Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No: 15735First Publication: December 26, 2013Last Publication: January 9, 2014Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petitionfor Change of Name

Public notice is given on November 25,2013 that a Petition for a Change of Nameof an adult has been filed with theArapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name ofRaMona Williams be changed toTreazure Williams.Case No.: 2013 C 100714

Tammera Herivel, Clerk of the CourtBy: Danille Trujillo, Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No: 15737First Publication: December 26, 2013Last Publication: January 9, 2014Publisher: Littleton Independent

Notice To Creditors Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Joyce M. Musea/k/a Joyce C. Muse

a/k/a Joyce Marie Musea/k/a Joyce Cole Muse, Deceased

Case Number 13PR1012

All persons having claims against theabove-named estate are required topresent them to the Personal Represent-ative or to District Court of ArapahoeCounty, Colorado on or before April 30,2014, or the claims may be forever barred.

Larry C. MusePersonal Representative8334 South Estes StreetLittleton, CO 80128

Legal Notice No.: 15742First Publication: December 26, 2013Last Publication: January 9, 2014Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

Estate of Bohdan S. Wynar,a/k/a Bohdan Stephan Wynar,

DeceasedCase Number: 2013 PR 30509

All persons having claims against theabove-named estate are required topresent them to the PersonalRepresentative or to District Court ofArapahoe County, Colorado on or beforeMay 2, 2014*, or the claims may beforever barred.

Person Giving Notice:Taras Wynar5792 Pomona DriveArvada, Colorado 80003Phone: 720-404-9500

Legal Notice No.: 15751First Publication: January 2, 2014Last Publication: January 16, 2014Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORSEstate of EDWARD F. ROLKA

a/k/a EDWARD ROLKAa/k/a EDWARD FRANK ROLKA,

DeceasedCase Number: 13 PR 30605

All persons having claims against theabove-named estate are required topresent them to the Personal Represent-ative or to the District Court of ArapahoeCounty, Colorado on or before May 19,2014 or the claims may be forever barred.

Joseph M. WojteczkoPersonal RepresentativeWS Group5583 S. Prince St.Littleton, CO 80120

Legal Notice No: 15781First Publication: January 9, 2014Last Publication: January 23, 2014Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORSEstate of Aileen J. De Shon,

DeceasedCase Number: 2013 PR 030534

All persons having claims against theabove-named estate are required topresent them to the Personal Represent-ative or to the District Court of ArapahoeCounty, Colorado on or before April 30,2014 or the claims may be forever barred.

Vicki Lee HellmanPersonal Representative4505 S. Yosemite Street, No. 136Denver, Colorado 80237

Legal Notice No: 15738First Publication: December 26, 2013Last Publication: January 9, 2014Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORSEstate of David L. Walker,

aka David Lee Walker, DeceasedCase Number: 2013 PR 30550

All persons having claims against theabove-named estate are required topresent them to the Personal Represent-ative or to the District Court of ArapahoeCounty, Colorado on or before April 28,2014 or the claims may be forever barred.

Timothy J. Lamb, P.C.Attorney for the PersonalRepresentativeTimothy J. Lamb, No. 113341401 – 17th Street, Suite 330Denver, Colorado 80202303-292-1323

Legal Notice No: 15739First Publication: December 26, 2013Last Publication: January 9, 2014Publisher: Littleton Independent

Notice To Creditors

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORSEstate of David L. Walker,

aka David Lee Walker, DeceasedCase Number: 2013 PR 30550

All persons having claims against theabove-named estate are required topresent them to the Personal Represent-ative or to the District Court of ArapahoeCounty, Colorado on or before April 28,2014 or the claims may be forever barred.

Timothy J. Lamb, P.C.Attorney for the PersonalRepresentativeTimothy J. Lamb, No. 113341401 – 17th Street, Suite 330Denver, Colorado 80202303-292-1323

Legal Notice No: 15739First Publication: December 26, 2013Last Publication: January 9, 2014Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORSEstate of Sue Owen Schmidt,

aka Sue O. Schmidt,aka Sue Schmidt, Deceased

Case Number: 2013 PR 30433

All persons having claims against theabove-named estate are required topresent them to the Personal Represent-ative or to the District Court of ArapahoeCounty, Colorado on or before April 26,2014 or the claims may be forever barred.

Delilah P. MorrisonPersonal Representativec/o Debra PiazzaMontgomery Little & Soran, PC5445 DTC Parkway, Suite 800Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111

Legal Notice No: 15741First Publication: December 26, 2013Last Publication: January 9, 2014Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORSEstate of Deeanna Lavera Wynia,

aka Deeanna Wynia,aka Deeanna L. Wynia, Deceased

Case Number: 2013 PR 30551

All persons having claims against theabove-named estate are required topresent them to the Personal Represent-ative or to the District Court of ArapahoeCounty, Colorado on or before May 2,2014 or the claims may be forever barred.

Renee Michelle WyniaPersonal Representative3627 Hudson StreetDenver, Colorado 80207

Legal Notice No: 15749First Publication: January 2, 2013Last Publication: January 16, 2014Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORSEstate of Neil E. Rogers, Deceased

Case Number: 2013 PR 30456

All persons having claims against theabove-named estate are required topresent them to the Personal Represent-ative or to the District Court of ArapahoeCounty, Colorado on or before May 2,2014 or the claims may be forever barred.

Mary A. RogersPersonal Representative3487 West Alamo AvenueLittleton, Colorado 80123

Legal Notice No: 15750First Publication: January 2, 2014Last Publication: January 16, 2014Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORSEstate of Doris Sorensen,

aka Doris E. Sorensen, DeceasedCase Number: 2013 PR 30565

All persons having claims against theabove-named estate are required topresent them to the Personal Represent-ative or to the District Court of ArapahoeCounty, Colorado on or before May 9,2014 or the claims may be forever barred.

Margaret HessPersonal Representative15668 E. Purdue DriveAurora, Colorado 80013303-693-6277/Home

Legal Notice No: 15774First Publication: January 9, 2014Last Publication: January 23, 2014Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORSEstate of Vera Globocnik,

aka Vera Martelanz Globocnik,aka Vera Martelanc Globocnik,

DeceasedCase Number: 2013 PR 30440

All persons having claims against theabove-named estate are required topresent them to the Personal Represent-ative or to the District Court of ArapahoeCounty, Colorado on or before May 15,2014 or the claims may be forever barred.

James J. Arndt (12144)Atty for the Personal RepresentativeFrie, Arndt & Danborn PC7400 Wadsworth Blvd., No. 201Arvada, Colorado 80003303-420-1234

Marsha H. DoughertyPersonal Representative90 S. Carr StreetLakewood, Colorado 80226720-301-9444

Legal Notice No: 15775First Publication: January 2, 2014Last Publication: January 16, 2014Publisher: Littleton Independent

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOECOUNTY, STATE OF COLORADOCourt Address: 7325 South PotomacStreetCentennial, CO 80112Court Phone: 303-649-6355

PLAINTIFF: PENINSULACONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONv.DEFENDANTS: JUNG NAM LEE; THEBANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKATHE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUST-EE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERSOF THE CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKEDCERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-13; andCYNTHIA MARES AS THE PUBLICTRUSTEE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY,COLORADO

Attorney: Brianna L. SchaeferFirm: HindmanSanchez P.C.Address: 5610 Ward Road, Suite 300Arvada, Colorado 80002-1310Phone Number: 303.432.8999Fax Number: 303.432.0999E-mail: [email protected]. Reg. No.: 34078Our File No.: 9843.0049

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THEBANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKATHE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUST-EE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERSOF THE CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKEDCERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-13; andCYNTHIA MARES AS THE PUBLICTRUSTEE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY,COLORADO

Attorney: Brianna L. SchaeferFirm: HindmanSanchez P.C.Address: 5610 Ward Road, Suite 300Arvada, Colorado 80002-1310Phone Number: 303.432.8999Fax Number: 303.432.0999E-mail: [email protected]. Reg. No.: 34078Our File No.: 9843.0049

Case No.: 2013CV031287 * Div: 408

SUMMONS

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATEOF COLORADO TO THEABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS:You are hereby summoned and requiredto appear and defend against the claimsof Plaintiff, as set forth in the Complaintfiled with the Court in this action, by filingwith the Clerk of this Court an Answer orother response. You are required to fileyour Answer or other response withintwenty-one (21) days after service uponyou if within the State of Colorado, or with-in thirty-five (35) days after service uponyou if outside the State of Colorado or ifserved by publ icat ion pursuant toC.R.C.P. 4(g). If served by publication,service shall be complete on the day ofthe last publication. A copy of the Com-plaint may be obtained from the Clerk ofthe Court.

If you fail to file your Answer or other re-sponse to the Complaint in writing withinthe time required, judgment by defaultmay be rendered against you by the Courtfor the relief demanded in the Complaintwithout further notice.

This is an action affecting the real prop-erty described in the Complaint and is aproceeding in rem as well as a proceed-ing in personam.

Dated this 30th dayof September, 2013.Respectfully submitted,HINDMANSANCHEZ P.C.

Original signature of Brianna L. Schaeferis on file with the law offices of Hind-manSanchez P.C. pursuant to C.R.C.P.121, §1-26(7).

/s/ Brianna L. SchaeferBrianna L. Schaefer, No. 34078Marc A. Tahiry, No. 38991

ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFFPENINSULA CONDOMINIUMASSOCIATION

Address of Plaintiff:Peninsula Condominium Associationc/o Management Specialists-Broomfield390 Interlocken Crescent, Ste. 500Broomfield, CO 80021

Legal Notice No.: 15655First Publication: December 12, 2013Last Publication: January 9, 2014Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

COUNTY COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO

1790 W. LITTLETON BLVD.LITTLETON, CO 80120

Plaintiff: BELLCO CREDIT UNIONvs.Defendant: MICHAEL C. WILLIAMSA/K/A MICHAEL WILLIAMS GARNERDavid A. Bauer, #7576David A. Bauer, P.C.2594 South Lewis Way, Suite ALakewood, Colorado 80227Phone: 303-986-1200Fax: 303-988-8913

Case Number: 02 C 1358

NOTICE TO SHOW CAUSEWHEREAS, Plaintiff has moved this Courtpursuant to said rules of civil procedurethat the original judgment entered in theinstant matter on March 1, 2002 andthereafter revived with like force and ef-fect on February 28, 2008 in favor of thePlaintiff and against the Defendant(s),which judgment remains unsatisfied, beagain revived, NOW THEREFORE,

IT IS ORDERED, the Defendant(s), MI-CHAEL C. WILLIAMS A/K/A MICHAELWILLIAMS GARNER, shall show causewithin fourteen (14) days from the serviceof this Notice to Show Cause if any hehas, why the judgment heretofore enteredshould not be again revived with like forceand effect.

WITNESS the hand and seal of the Clerkof the Court in LITTLETON, Colorado,dated this 26th day of August, 2013.

/s/ Clerk of the CourtClerk of the Court

Legal Notice No.: 15668First Publication: December 12, 2013Last Publication: January 9, 2014Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT,COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE,

STATE OF COLORADOCourt Address: 7325 S. Potomac Street,

Centennial, Colorado 80112Telephone: (303) 649-6355

Plaintiff:YOSEMITE COURT CONDOMINIUMSASSOCIATIONDefendants:AMANDA L. MENDENHALL; BART N.MENDENHALL; LEGAL COLLECTIONCO LLC; RON BISBEE, JR.; CYNTHIA D.MARES AS ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUB-LIC TRUSTEE; SUSAN R. SANDSTROMAS ARAPAHOE COUNTY TREASURERCase Number: 2013CV455 Div.: 308

Attorneys for PlaintiffWendy E. Weigler, Reg. No. 28419LANSKY, WEIGLER & PORTER, P.C.1401 17th Street, Suite 560Denver, CO 80202Telephone: (303) 297-1900Facsimile: (303) 293-8938E-mail: [email protected]

SHERIFF’S COMBINED NOTICE OFSALE, RIGHT TO CURE

AND RIGHT TO REDEEM

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:This is to advise you that the above-captioned action is pending. An Order andDecree for Judicial Foreclosure has beenentered in this action concerning an as-sessment lien by the Plaintiff, YosemiteCourt Condominiums Association, pursu-ant to the Colorado Common InterestOwnership Act, Colorado Revised Stat-utes, §38-33.3-316(2)(a) , and thePlaintiff’s Declaration of Covenants, Con-ditions and Restrictions for YosemiteCourt Condominiums, Notice of (said) As-sessment Lien being recorded on Janu-ary 6, 2010, at Reception No. D0000933in the office of the Clerk and Recorder ofArapahoe County, State of Colorado (the“Assessment Lien”).

The name, address and telephone num-ber of the attorneys representing the hold-ers of the Assessment Lien being fore-closed are Lansky, Weigler & Porter (con-tact Wendy E. Weigler, Esq.) 1401 17thStreet, Suite 560, Denver, Colorado80202, telephone number 303-297-1900.

The real property which is the subject mat-ter of this litigation, which is the propertysubject to the Assessment Lien, is situ-ated in Arapahoe County, and is de-scribed as follows, to-wit:

CONDOMINIUM UNIT 112, YOSEMITECOURT CONDOMINIUMS, TOGETHERWITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USEPARKING SPACE 10 ACCORDING TOTHE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF,RECORDED JULY 8, 1999 AT RECEP-TION NO. 9111746 IN THE RECORDSOF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK ANDRECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF AR-APAHOE, COLORADO, AND ASDEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE DE-CLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDI-TIONS AND RESTRICTIONS FORYOSEMITE COURT CONDOMINIUMS,RECORDED JULY 8, 1999 AT RECEP-TION NO. 9111745, IN SAID RECORDS,COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OFCOLORADO

also known as 1180 Yosemite Street, Unit112, Denver, Colorado 80247 (the “Prop-erty”).

The Plaintiff named above is the judg-ment creditor in this action and the lienorof the Property pursuant to the ColoradoCommon Interest Ownership Act, Color-ado Revised Statutes, § 38-33.3-316(2)(a), and the Plaintiff’s Declaration ofCovenants, Conditions and Restrictionsfor Yosemite Court Condominiums. As ofOctober 8, 2013, the outstanding balancedue and owing on such judgment is$12,488.77.

I shall offer for public sale to the highestbidder, for cash, at public auction, all theright, title and interest of the Defendant insaid property on February 20, 2014 at10:00 a.m., at the front steps of the Ar-apahoe County Sheriff’s Office, 13101Broncos Parkway, Centennial, Colorado80112.

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This is to advise you that the above-captioned action is pending. An Order andDecree for Judicial Foreclosure has beenentered in this action concerning an as-sessment lien by the Plaintiff, YosemiteCourt Condominiums Association, pursu-ant to the Colorado Common InterestOwnership Act, Colorado Revised Stat-utes, §38-33.3-316(2)(a) , and thePlaintiff’s Declaration of Covenants, Con-ditions and Restrictions for YosemiteCourt Condominiums, Notice of (said) As-sessment Lien being recorded on Janu-ary 6, 2010, at Reception No. D0000933in the office of the Clerk and Recorder ofArapahoe County, State of Colorado (the“Assessment Lien”).

The name, address and telephone num-ber of the attorneys representing the hold-ers of the Assessment Lien being fore-closed are Lansky, Weigler & Porter (con-tact Wendy E. Weigler, Esq.) 1401 17thStreet, Suite 560, Denver, Colorado80202, telephone number 303-297-1900.

The real property which is the subject mat-ter of this litigation, which is the propertysubject to the Assessment Lien, is situ-ated in Arapahoe County, and is de-scribed as follows, to-wit:

CONDOMINIUM UNIT 112, YOSEMITECOURT CONDOMINIUMS, TOGETHERWITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USEPARKING SPACE 10 ACCORDING TOTHE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF,RECORDED JULY 8, 1999 AT RECEP-TION NO. 9111746 IN THE RECORDSOF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK ANDRECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF AR-APAHOE, COLORADO, AND ASDEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE DE-CLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDI-TIONS AND RESTRICTIONS FORYOSEMITE COURT CONDOMINIUMS,RECORDED JULY 8, 1999 AT RECEP-TION NO. 9111745, IN SAID RECORDS,COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OFCOLORADO

also known as 1180 Yosemite Street, Unit112, Denver, Colorado 80247 (the “Prop-erty”).

The Plaintiff named above is the judg-ment creditor in this action and the lienorof the Property pursuant to the ColoradoCommon Interest Ownership Act, Color-ado Revised Statutes, § 38-33.3-316(2)(a), and the Plaintiff’s Declaration ofCovenants, Conditions and Restrictionsfor Yosemite Court Condominiums. As ofOctober 8, 2013, the outstanding balancedue and owing on such judgment is$12,488.77.

I shall offer for public sale to the highestbidder, for cash, at public auction, all theright, title and interest of the Defendant insaid property on February 20, 2014 at10:00 a.m., at the front steps of the Ar-apahoe County Sheriff’s Office, 13101Broncos Parkway, Centennial, Colorado80112.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVECASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS TOCOVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIMEOF SALE. CERTIFIED FUNDS AREPAYABLE TO THE REGISTRY OF THEARAPAHOE DISTRICT COURT.

NOTE: THE LIEN BEING FORE-CLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

DATED at Centennial, Colorado this 28thday of November, 2013.

J. Grayon RobinsonSheriff of Arapahoe County, Colorado

By: Sgt. James OsbornDeputy Sheriff

Legal Notice No.: 15664First Publication: December 26, 2013Last Publication: January 23, 2014Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOECOUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO

CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013CV701,Division/Courtroom 201

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REALPROPERTY

HERITAGE VILLAGE ASSOCIATIONPlaintiff,v.CYNTHIA I. WAGNER; DEPARTMENTOF THE TREASURY - INTERNAL REV-ENUE SERVICE; COLORADO DEPART-MENT OF REVENUE; DARRELL R.WAGNER; LIBERTY ACQUISITIONSSERVICING LLC; SOUTHEAST METROSTORMWATER AUTHORITY; and EIGHTPLUS LLC.Defendant(s).

Regarding: Lot 52, Block 2, Heritage Vil-lage, Filing No. 5, County of Arapahoe,State of Colorado;

Also known as: 5930 South GlencoeWay, Centennial, CO 80121.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS,Please take notice:You and each of you are hereby notifiedthat a Sheriff's Sale of the referencedproperty is to be conducted by the Civil Di-vision of the Sheriff's Office of ArapahoeCounty, Colorado at10:00 A.M., on the13th day of February, 2013, at 13101East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO80112, phone number 720-874-3851. Atwhich sale, the above described real prop-erty and improvements thereon will besold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makesno warranty relating to title, possession, orquiet enjoyment in and to said real prop-erty in connection with this sale.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVECASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFI-CIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BIDAT TIME OF SALE.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEINGFORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRSTLIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY.Judgment is in the amount of$11 ,342 .72 .

DATED: December 9, 2013.J. Grayson Robinson, SheriffArapahoe County, ColoradoBy: Sgt. James OsbornDeputy Sheriff

Legal Notice No.: 15710First Publication: December 19, 2013Last Publication: January 16, 2014Published In: Littleton Independent,9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd.,Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

Public Notice

COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’SSALE OF REAL PROPERTY

AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOECOUNTY, STATE OF COLORADOCivil Action No. 2013CV030772,Div. 206

Plaintiff,THE ENCLAVE AT DTC CONDOMINI-UM ASSOCIATION, INC.v.Defendants,MATTHEW A. ITO; WMC MORTGAGECORPORATION; MORTGAGE ELEC-TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS,INC.; WELLS FARGO BANK, NATION-A L A S S O C I A T I O N ; A R A P A H O ECOUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE; STATE OFCOLORADO, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE;SOUTHWEST METRO STORMWATERAUTHORITY; AND OCCUPANT(S)

On October 21, 2013, the ArapahoeCounty District Court issued its De-cree of Foreclosure.

Original Grantor(s): Matthew A. ItoOriginal Beneficiary: The Enclave at DTCCondominium Association, Inc.Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: TheEnclave at DTC Condominium Associ-ation, Inc.Date of Lien: November 9, 2009County of Recording: ArapahoeRecording Date of Lien: November 12,2009Recording Reception Number: B9123713Original Amount: $1,329.39Outstanding Amount: $14,777.84

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), youare hereby notified that the Provisions ofthe Condominium Declaration for The En-clave at DTC (the “Declaration”) havebeen violated as follows: Failure to paycommon expense assessments as thatterm is defined in 38-33.3-316 C.R.S., to-gether with all other payments providedfor in the Declaration for The Enclave atDTC or by Colorado Statute secured bythe Assessment Lien.

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Original Grantor(s): Matthew A. ItoOriginal Beneficiary: The Enclave at DTCCondominium Association, Inc.Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: TheEnclave at DTC Condominium Associ-ation, Inc.Date of Lien: November 9, 2009County of Recording: ArapahoeRecording Date of Lien: November 12,2009Recording Reception Number: B9123713Original Amount: $1,329.39Outstanding Amount: $14,777.84

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), youare hereby notified that the Provisions ofthe Condominium Declaration for The En-clave at DTC (the “Declaration”) havebeen violated as follows: Failure to paycommon expense assessments as thatterm is defined in 38-33.3-316 C.R.S., to-gether with all other payments providedfor in the Declaration for The Enclave atDTC or by Colorado Statute secured bythe Assessment Lien.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BEA FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DE-SCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THEP R O P E R T Y C U R R E N T L Y E N -C U M B E R E D B Y T H E L I E N :

Unit D, Building 9262, The Enclave atDTC Condominiums, according to theCondominium Map thereof, recorded onMay 23 , 2002 a t Recep t ion No.B2095949, in the records of the office ofthe Clerk and Recorder of ArapahoeCounty, Colorado, and as defined and de-scribed in the Condominium Declarationfor The Enclave at DTC Condominiumsrecorded on February 25, 2002 at Recep-tion No. B2036309 in said records, Countyof Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Also known and numbered as: 9262 E. Ar-bor Circle #D, Englewood, CO 80111

NOTICE OF SALEThe current holder of the Lien, describedherein, has filed the Court’s Decree inForeclosure as provided by law.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Giventhat I will, at public auction, at 10:00 A.M.on the 13th of February 2014, at the Of-fices of the Arapahoe County Sheriff,13101 E. Broncos Parkway, Centennial,Colorado 80112, sell to the highest andbest bidder for cash, the said real prop-erty and all interest of the said Grantor(s),Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, forthe purpose of paying the indebtednessprovided in said Assessment Lien, plus at-torney fees, the expenses of sale and oth-er items allowed by law, and will issue tothe purchaser a Certificate of Purchase,all as provided by law.

**BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO BRINGCASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFI-CIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BIDAT TIME OF SALE**

NOTICE OF RIGHTS

A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILEDPURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-104SHALL BE FILED WITH THE AR-APAHOE COUNTY SHERIFF AT LEASTFIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIORTO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALEDATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THESALE IS CONTINUED; A NOTICE OF IN-TENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANTTO SECTION 38-38-302 SHALL BEFILED WITH THE ARAPAHOE COUNTYSHERIFF WITHIN EIGHT (8) BUSINESSDAYS FOLLOWING THE SALE. IF THESALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO ALATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILEA NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BYTHOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CUREMAY ALSO BE EXTENDED.

First Publication: December 19, 2013Last Publication: January 16, 2014Published In: Littleton Independent,9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd. #210,Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

DATE: November 19, 2013J. Grayson Robinson, SheriffArapahoe County, ColoradoBy: Sgt. James OsbornDeputy Sheriff

The name, bar registration number, ad-dress, and telephone number of the attor-ney is: Richard W. Johnston, Reg. No.19823, Tobey & Johnston, P.C., 6855 S.Havana Street #630, Centennial, CO80112-3813, telephone number (303)799-8600.

Legal Notice No.: 15672First Publication: December 19, 2013Last Publication: January 16, 2014Published In: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

COUNTY COURT, ARAPAHOECOUNTY, COLORADO

1790 W. LITTLETON BLVD.LITTLETON, CO 80120

Plaintiff: UNIFUND CCR PARTNERSvs.Defendant(s): BEVERLY J. ROBINSONDavid A. Bauer, #7576David A. Bauer, P.C.2594 South Lewis Way, Suite ALakewood, Colorado 80227Phone: 303-986-1200Fax: 303-988-8913

Case Number: 08C301310

NOTICE TO SHOW CAUSEWHEREAS, Plaintiff has moved this Courtpursuant to said rules of civil procedurethat the judgment entered in the instantmatter on February 8, 2008 in favor of thePlaintiff and against the Defendant(s)which judgment remains unsatisfied, berevived, NOW THEREFORE,

IT IS ORDERED, the Defendant(s) ,BEVERLY J. ROBINSON , shall showcause within fourteen (14) days from theservice of this Notice to Show Cause ifany he/she/they has/have, why the judg-ment heretofore entered should not be re-vived with like force and effect.

WITNESS the hand and seal of the Clerkof the Court in LITTLETON, Colorado, this12th day of September, 2013.

/s/ Clerk of the CourtClerk of the Court

Legal Notice No.: 15715First Publication: December 19, 2013Last Publication: January 16, 2014Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOECOUNTY, STATE OF COLORADOCIVIL ACTION NO. 2013CV030185,

Division/Courtroom 402

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REALPROPERTY

ALTON PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCI-ATION, INC.,Plaintiff,v.AVI AHARONIAN, BANK OF AMERICA,N.A. and CYNTHIA D. MARES AS THEPUBLIC TRUSTEE OF ARAPAHOECOUNTY, COLORADO.Defendant(s).

Regarding: Lot 82, Block 2, Alton Park Fil-ing No. 1, County of Arapahoe, State ofColorado;

Also known as: 1375 South Alton Court,Denver, CO 80247.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS,Please take notice:

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BANK OF AMERICA,N.A. and CYNTHIA D. MARES AS THEPUBLIC TRUSTEE OF ARAPAHOECOUNTY, COLORADO.Defendant(s).

Regarding: Lot 82, Block 2, Alton Park Fil-ing No. 1, County of Arapahoe, State ofColorado;

Also known as: 1375 South Alton Court,Denver, CO 80247.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS,Please take notice:You and each of you are hereby notifiedthat a Sheriff's Sale of the referencedproperty is to be conducted by the Civil Di-vision of the Sheriff's Department of Ar-apahoe County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M.,on the 27th day of February, 2014, at13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial,CO 80112, phone number 720-874-3845.At which sale, the above described realproperty and improvements thereon willbe sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiffmakes no warranty relating to title, pos-session, or quiet enjoyment in and to saidreal property in connection with this sale.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVECASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFI-CIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BIDAT THE TIME OF SALE.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEINGFORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRSTLIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY.Judgment is in the amount of$6 ,817 .38 .

First Publication: January 2, 2014Last Publication: January 30, 2014Published In: Littleton Independent, 9137S. Ridgeline Blvd. #210, Highlands Ranch,CO 80129

The name, address and telephone num-ber of the attorney representing the legalowner of the above described lien is Bri-anna L. Schaefer, Esq., No. 34078, Hind-manSanchez P.C., 5610 Ward Road,Suite 300, Arvada, Colorado 80002-1310,303.432.8999.

DATED: December 5, 2013 J. Grayson RobinsonSheriff of Arapahoe County,State of Colorado

By: Sgt. James OsbornDeputy Sheriff

Legal Notice No.: 15712First Publication: January 2, 2014Last Publication: January 30, 2014Published In: Littleton Independent,9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd. #210,Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

Public Notice

COUNTY COURT, ARAPAHOECOUNTY, COLORADO

1790 W. LITTLETON BLVD.LITTLETON, CO 80120

Plaintiff: UNIFUND CCR PARTNERSvs.Defendant(s): JOHN W. KLUNDTDavid A. Bauer, #7576David A. Bauer, P.C.2594 South Lewis Way, Suite ALakewood, Colorado 80227Phone: 303-986-1200Fax: 303-988-8913

Case Number: 08C301554

NOTICE TO SHOW CAUSEWHEREAS, Plaintiff has moved this Courtpursuant to said rules of civil procedurethat the judgment entered in the instantmatter on February 8, 2008 in favor of thePlaintiff and against the Defendant(s)which judgment remains unsatisfied, berevived, NOW THEREFORE,

IT IS ORDERED, the Defendant(s), JOHNW. KLUNDT , shall show cause withinfourteen (14) days from the service of thisNotice to Show Cause if any he/she/theyhas/have, why the judgment heretoforeentered should not be revived with likeforce and effect.

WITNESS the hand and seal of the Clerkof the Court in LITTLETON, Colorado, this12th day of September, 2013.

/s/ Tammy L. HerivelClerk of the Court

Legal Notice No.: 15716First Publication: December 19, 2013Last Publication: January 16, 2013Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOECOUNTY, STATE OF COLORADOCIVIL ACTION NO. 2011CV2233,

Division 308

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REALPROPERTY

Tollgate Crossing Metropolitan DistrictNo. 2,Plaintiff,v.Manuel Escobedo, et al.Defendant(s).

Regarding:LOT 26, BLOCK 3 TOLLGATE CROSS-ING SUBDIVISION 1st FILING, EX M/R’sCOUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OFCOLORADO

ALSO KNOWN AS: 4785 S. EATONPARK WAY, AURORA, CO 80016

TO THE DEFENDANTS, Manue lEscobedo, Carmen Pastrana, YellowBook Sales Distribution Tollgate Cross-ing Homeowners Association, Inc., DHIMortgage Company, Ltd., and PublicTrustee of Arapahoe County; Pleasetake notice:

You and each of you are hereby notifiedthat a Sheriff's Sale of the referencedproperty is to be conducted by the Civil Di-vision of the Sheriff's Office of ArapahoeCounty, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the13th day of, February, 2014, at 13101 E.Broncos Pkwy, Centennial, Colorado80112, phone number (720) 874-3851.At which sale, the above described realproperty and improvements thereon willbe sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiffmakes no warranty relating to title, pos-session, or quiet enjoyment in and to saidreal property in connection with this sale.

**BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVECASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFI-CIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BIDAT TIME OF SALE.**

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEINGFORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRSTLIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY.Judgment is in the amount of$7 ,422 .49 .

DATED: December 11, 2013.J. Grayson Robinson, SheriffCounty of Arapahoe,State of ColoradoBy: Sgt. James OsbornDeputy Sheriff

Legal Notice No.: 15723First Publication: December 19, 2013Last Publication: January 16, 2014Published in: Littleton Independent,9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd, #210,Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOECOUNTY, COLORADO

Court Address:7325 S. Potomac Street,

Centennial, Colorado 80112

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Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOECOUNTY, COLORADO

Court Address:7325 S. Potomac Street,

Centennial, Colorado 80112

Plaintiff: SMOKY HILL HOMEOWNERSASSOCIATION, INC.,a Colorado non-profit corporationDefendants: FRANK W. SALMINEN,JR.; GEORGE E. KRIEG, III; KATHER-INE A. KRIEG; and CYNTHIA D. MARESthe ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLICTRUSTEE

Attorney for PlaintiffTRAVIS B. KEENAN, P.C.Travis B. Keenan, # 41354Address: 10200 E. Girard Ave., #C255Denver, CO 80231Phone Number: (303) 695-6600Fax: (303) 695-0300Email: [email protected]

Case No.: 2013CV31633: Division 4

SUMMONS

The People of the State of ColoradoTo the Defendant named above:You are summoned and required to filewith the clerk of this court an answer orother response to the attached Complaintwithin 21 days after this summons isserved on you in the State of Colorado, orwithin 35 days after this summons isserved on you outside the State of Color-ado.If you fail to file your answer or other re-sponse to the complaint in writing withinthe applicable time period, judgment bydefault may be entered against you by thecourt for the relief demanded in the com-plaint, without any further notice to you.

The following document is also servedwith this summons: COMPLAINT FOR JU-DICIAL FORECLOSURE AND FOR DAM-AGES, DISTRICT CIVIL CASE COVERSHEET, and NOTICE OF COMMENCE-MENT OF ACTION (LIS PENDENS).

Dated this 6th day of November, 2013Travis B. Keenan, #41354

This summons is issued pursuant to Rule4, C.R.C.P., as amended.A copy of the Complaint must be servedwith this Summons.This form should not be used where ser-vice by publication is desired.WARNING: A VALID SUMMONS MAY BEISSUED BY A LAWYER AND IT NEEDNOT CONTAIN A COURT CASE NUM-BER, THE SIGNATURE OF A COURTOFFICER, OR A COURT SEAL. THEPLAINTIFF HAS 14 DAYS FROM THEDATE THIS SUMMONS WAS SERVEDON YOU TO FILE THE CASE WITH THECOURT. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FORCONTACTING THE COURT TO FINDOUT WHETHER THE CASE HAS BEENFILED AND OBTAIN THE CASE NUM-BER. IF THE PLAINTIFF FILES THECASE WITHIN THIS TIME, THEN YOUMUST RESPOND AS EXPLAINED INTHIS SUMMONS. IF THE PLAINTIFFFILES MORE THAN 14 DAYS AFTERTHE DATE THE SUMMONS WASSERVED ON YOU, THE CASE MAY BEDISMISSED UPON MOTION AND YOUMAY BE ENTITLED TO SEEK ATTOR-NEY’S FEES FROM THE PLAINITFF.

Legal Notice No.: 15718First Publication: December 19, 2013Last Publication: January 16, 2014Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

COUNTY COURT, ARAPAHOECOUNTY, COLORADO

1790 W. LITTLETON BLVD.LITTLETON, CO 80120

Plaintiff: CAVALRY INVESTMENTS, LLCvs.Defendant(s): MASON ADAMSDavid A. Bauer, #7576David A. Bauer, P.C.2594 South Lewis Way, Suite ALakewood, Colorado 80227Phone: 303-986-1200Fax: 303-988-8913

Case Number: 08C302124

NOTICE TO SHOW CAUSE

WHEREAS, Plaintiff has moved this Courtpursuant to said rules of civil procedurethat the judgment entered in the instantmatter on February 8, 2008 in favor of thePlaintiff and against the Defendant(s)which judgment remains unsatisfied, berevived, NOW THEREFORE,

IT IS ORDERED, the Defendant(s), MA-SON ADAMS , shall show cause withinfourteen (14) days from the service of thisNotice to Show Cause if any he has, whythe judgment heretofore entered shouldnot be revived with like force and effect.

WITNESS the hand and seal of the Clerkof the Court in LITTLETON, Colorado, this30th day of August, 2013.

Clerk of the Court

Legal Notice No.: 15724First Publication: December 19, 2013Last Publication: January 16, 2014Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

COUNTY COURT, ARAPAHOECOUNTY, COLORADO

1790 W. LITTLETON BLVD.LITTLETON, CO 80120

Plaintiff: UNIFUND CCR PARTNERSvs.Defendant(s): TODD USSEGLIODavid A. Bauer, #7576David A. Bauer, P.C.2594 South Lewis Way, Suite ALakewood, Colorado 80227Phone: 303-986-1200Fax: 303-988-8913

Case Number: 08C300171

NOTICE TO SHOW CAUSE

WHEREAS, Plaintiff has moved this Courtpursuant to said rules of civil procedurethat the judgment entered in the instantmatter on February 8, 2008 in favor of thePlaintiff and against the Defendant(s)which judgment remains unsatisfied, berevived, NOW THEREFORE,

IT IS ORDERED, the Defendant(s), TODDUSSEGLIO, shall show cause within four-teen (14) days from the service of this No-tice to Show Cause if any he/she/theyhas/have, why the judgment heretoforeentered should not be revived with likeforce and effect.

WITNESS the hand and seal of the Clerkof the Court in LITTLETON, Colorado, this12th day of September, 2013.

/s/ Tammy L. HerivelClerk of the Court

Legal Notice No.: 15727First Publication: December 19, 2013Last Publication: January 16, 2014Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OFJEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO

100 Jefferson County ParkwayGolden, CO 80401-6002

Civil Action No. 07DR000908

LAMBERT, RAMONA L.

Misc. Private Legals

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OFJEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO

100 Jefferson County ParkwayGolden, CO 80401-6002

Civil Action No. 07DR000908

LAMBERT, RAMONA L.Plaintiff(s),v.LAMBERT, SCOTT K.Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

Sale No. 2013-9117

BY VIRTUE OF a Writ of Executiondated September 27, 2013, resulting froma judgment dated July 29, 2013, in favorof Ramona L. Lambert, Plaintiff, andagainst Scott K. Lambert, Defendant,which Transcript of Judgment was recor-ded on August 29, 2013, at Reception No.D3109776 of the real estate records of theCounty of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, tome directed, whereby I am commanded tomake, out of the lands, tenements, goodsa n d c h a t t e l s , o w n e d b y t h eDefendant/Owner, Scott K. Lambert, thesum of Six Thousand, Three HundredThirty–Six and 64/100 Dollars ($6,336.64)plus post-judgment interest and costs,resulting from the Jefferson District CourtCivil Action No. 07DR-000908.

I have levied upon the following realproperty owned by Scott K. Lambert, towit:

LOT 24, BLOCK 2, SUMMER VALLEYSUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 1, COUNTYOF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLOR-ADO.

AKA: 3721 SOUTH PITKIN COURT,AURORA, CO 80013.

TOGETHER WITH ALL APPURTEN-ANCES, FIXTURES, RENTS, ISSUES,AND PROFITS, WATER, DITCH ANDRESERVOIR RIGHTS, HOWEVER EVID-ENCED, APPERTAINING THERETO ORUSED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.

THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAYNOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

THEREFORE, according to said com-mand, I shall expose for sale, at PublicAuction, to the highest and best bidder forcash, the above-described real propertyon February 20, 2014, at10 O’clock A.M. at the Arapahoe CountySheriff’s Office, 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy.,Centennial, CO 80112. Telephone 720-874-3851.

**BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVECASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFI-CIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BIDAT TIME OF SALE.**

Name, address, telephone number andemail address of the attorney represent-ing the owner of the indebtedness andforeclosing lienor: Brown, Berardini &Dunning, P.C., Neal K. Dunning, Reg.No. 10181, 2000 S. Colorado Blvd., TowerTwo, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80222,Telephone No. (303) 329-3363, Email:[email protected].

Dated this 2nd day January, 2014.

J. Grayson Robinson, SheriffArapahoe County, Colorado

By: Sgt. James OsbornDeputy Sheriff

Legal Notice No.: 15780First Publication: January 9, 2014Last Publication: February 6, 2014Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOECOUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO

CASE NO.: 13CV30035DIVISION 207

COBBLEWOOD CREEKHOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.,a Colorado non-profit corporationPlaintiff,v.NEIL E. MCGOWAN, Defendant.

COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’SSALE AND NOTICE OF RIGHTS TOCURE AND RIGHTS TO REDEEM

This is to advise you that a Sheriff saleproceeding has been commenced throughthe office of the undersigned Sheriff pur-suant to an Order for Default Judgmentand Decree of Foreclosure dated Septem-ber 24, 2013, and C.R.S. §§ 38-38-101 to401, by Cobblewood Creek HomeownersAssociation, Inc., the current holder of astatutory lien. The judicial foreclosure isbased on a default under the Declarationof Covenants, Conditions, and Restric-tions of Cobble Creek Homeowners Asso-ciation, Inc. recorded on May 22, 1979, atReception No. 1850557, in the records ofthe Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder,State of Colorado, as amended. The De-claration and notices, as recorded, estab-lish a lien for the benefit of CobblewoodCreek Homeowners Association, Inc.,WHICH LIEN BEING

FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRSTLIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTYAND IMPROVEMENTS.Legally described as follows:Lot 35, Block 2, Tollgate Village Subdivi-sion Filing No. 11, County of Arapahoe,State of Colorado

Also known by street and number as15728 East Exposition Drive, Aurora, Col-orado 80017

The property being foreclosed is all of theproperty encumbered by the Association’slien. You are advised that the parties li-able thereon, the owner of the propertydescribed above, or those with an interestin the subject property, may take appropri-ate and timely action under Coloradostatues. In order to be entitled to take ad-vantage of any rights provided for underColorado law, you must strictly complyand adhere to the provisions of the law. Ifthe sale date is continued to a later date,the deadline to file a notice of intent tocure by those parties entitled to cure mayalso be extended.

The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled tooccur at 10:00 A.M., on the 6th day ofFebruary, 2014, at the Arapahoe CountySheriff’s Office, 13101 E. Broncos Park-way, Centennial, Colorado 80112; tele-phone number (720) 874-3845. At thesale, the Sheriff will sell the above de-scribed real property above and improve-ments thereon to the highest bidder.Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title,possession, or quiet enjoyment in and tosaid real property in connection with thissale.

**BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVECASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFI-CIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BIDAT THE TIME OF SALE. **

The name, address, and telephone num-ber of the attorney representing thePlaintiff is: Travis B. Keenan, #41354,Travis B. Keenan, P.C., 10200 E. GirardAve., C-255, Denver, Colorado 80231,telephone (303) 695-6600.

DATED at Centennial, Colorado this 7thday of November, 2013.

J. Grayson RobinsonSheriff of Arapahoe County, ColoradoBy: Sgt. James OsbornDeputy Sheriff

Legal Notice No: 15683First Publication: December 12, 2013Last Publication: January 9, 2014Published In: Littleton Independent,9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd. #210,Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

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is support specialist $50,706.24 is support specialist $48,135.62 is support specialist $47,424.00 Laboratory technician $65,302.58 Laboratory technician $60,264.00 Landscape Manager $95,410.38 Leadworker $55,468.94 Leadworker $53,265.16 Leadworker $54,770.22 Legal admin Prosecution $48,609.60 Librarian $56,856.02Librarian $55,152.79Librarian $55,152.50Librarian supervisor $69,491.78 Librarian supervisor $64,933.18 Library assistant $45,338.28 Library asst-Records Mgt $48,727.38 Library asst-technical s $46,841.56 Library Circulation supv $44,188.04 Life safety educator a $71,249.16 Marketing analyst $68,659.50 Master Police Officer $75,793.90 Master Police Officer $75,794.16 Master Police Officer $75,794.16 Master Police Officer $75,794.16 Master Police Officer $75,794.16 Master Police Officer $75,793.89 Master Police Officer $75,793.89 Master Police Officer $75,793.89 Museum assistant $37,556.00 Museum Caretaker $37,875.32 Museum Facilities techn $51,660.85 Museum/Library Director $108,924.08 network administrator ii $78,756.34 network administrator ii $78,201.75 Paramedic Captain a $97,081.92 Paramedic Captain a $97,081.93 Paramedic Captain a $97,081.50 Paramedic Captain a $97,081.50 Paramedic Captain a $97,081.50 Paramedic Captain a $99,269.40 Paramedic Captain a $97,081.50 Paramedic Captain a $100,595.40 Paramedic Captain a $97,081.50 Paramedic Captain a $97,081.50 Paramedic Captain a $99,269.40 Paramedic Captain a $97,081.50 Paramedic Captain a $97,081.93 Paramedic Captain B $93,323.88 Paramedic engineer a $80,120.71 Paramedic Lieutenant a $85,634.14 Paramedic Lieutenant a $85,634.38 Paramedic Lieutenant a $85,634.14 Paramedic Lieutenant a $85,634.14 Paramedic Lieutenant a $85,634.14 Paramedic Lieutenant a $86,960.14 Paramedic Lieutenant a $85,634.14 Paramedic Lieutenant a $85,634.14 Paramedic Lieutenant a $85,634.38 Paramedic Lieutenant a $85,634.14 Paramedic Lieutenant a $85,634.14Paramedic Lieutenant B $83,965.44 Paramedic Lieutenant B $83,965.44 Paramedic Lieutenant C $82,321.20 Paramedic Lieutenant C $82,321.20 Parking enforcement off $37,603.28 Payroll Coordinator $49,046.92 Permit Coodinator-Bldg $51,025.28 Permit Coordinator-FD $51,814.36 Plans examiner $63,445.98 Police Division Chief C $110,759.48 Police Division Chief C $110,759.48 Police Officer I $66,225.48 Police Officer I $66,225.38 Police Officer I $66,225.38 Police Officer II $60,773.44 Police Officer III $55,754.40 Police Officer III $55,754.40 Police Officer III $54,661.10 Police Officer III $55,754.40 Police Officer IV $50,932.99 Police Officer IV $50,932.99 Police Officer IV $50,933.22 Police Officer IV $50,933.22 Police Officer IV $50,932.96 Police Officer IV $50,932.96 Police Officer Recruit $50,932.96 Police Officer Recruit $50,932.96 Principal Planner $94,252.92 Pt admin Coordinator (Part-time/Hourly) $24,117.60 Pt Combination inspector1 (Part-time/Hourly) $27,478.46 Pt Court Clerk (Part-time/Hourly) $25,321.92 Pt Custodian (Part-time/Hourly) $13,077.48 Pt Driver (Part-time/Hourly) $10,158.72Pt Driver (Part-time/Hourly) $11,428.56Pt Driver (Part-time/Hourly) $32,136.00Pt Fleet Parts assistant (Part-time/Hourly) $15,080.00 Pt Historic site intp (Part-time/Hourly) $19,567.90 Pt Historic site intp (Part-time/Hourly) $17,911.42 Pt Historic site intp (Part-time/Hourly) $17,936.63 Pt immigrant Res asst (Part-time/Hourly) $7,935.20 Pt Librarian (Part-time/Hourly) $29,585.92 Pt Librarian (Part-time/Hourly) $41,423.20 Pt Librarian (Part-time/Hourly) $44,376.27 Pt Librarian (Part-time/Hourly) $29,275.94 Pt Librarian (Part-time/Hourly) $45,477.97 Pt Librarian (Part-time/Hourly) $16,211.52 Pt Librarian (Part-time/Hourly) $35,672.00 Pt Library assistant (Part-time/Hourly) $28,746.38 Pt Library assistant (Part-time/Hourly) $34,001.45 Pt Library assistant (Part-time/Hourly) $504.40 Pt Library Clerk (Part-time/Hourly) $16,920.80 Pt Library Clerk (Part-time/Hourly) $19,360.97 Pt Library Clerk (Part-time/Hourly) $15,314.83 Pt Library Clerk (Part-time/Hourly) $15,880.80 Pt Library Clerk (Part-time/Hourly) $18,730.73 Pt Library Clerk (Part-time/Hourly) $15,620.80 Pt Library Clerk Circulat (Part-time/Hourly) $13,145.50 Pt Library Clerk Circulat (Part-time/Hourly) $12,948.00 Pt Library Page (Part-time/Hourly) $10,175.98 Pt Library Page (Part-time/Hourly) $7,519.20 Pt Maintenance technician (Part-time/Hourly) $27,825.10 Pt neighborhood Resources (Part-time/Hourly) $45,865.72 PT Probation Officer (Part-time/Hourly) $21,014.76 Pt Program Manager (Part-time/Hourly) $50,988.09 Pt Relief Recp (Part-time/Hourly) $5,692.44 Pt senior Planner (Part-time/Hourly) $35,807.20

Pt weekend Recp (Part-time/Hourly) $5,584.80 Pt weekend Recp (Part-time/Hourly) $6,329.70 Public Relations spec $70,550.74 Public services Director $141,404.08 Purchasing Coordinator $45,114.15 Receptionist/transp Coord $43,401.74 Records Clerk $41,272.50 Records Clerk $42,183.18 Records Clerk $42,170.44 Revenue & sales tax tech $45,611.28 safety & Medical ofc a $100,845.48 safety & Medical ofc B $96,936.06 safety & Medical ofc B $96,890.56 Safety & Training Officer $100,845.42 senior Code specialist $51,964.60 senior Planner $75,713.62 senior Planner $83,500.56 Senior Police Officer $72,184.26

Senior Police Officer $72,183.99 Senior Police Officer $72,184.26 Senior Police Officer $72,184.26 Senior Police Officer $72,184.26 Senior Police Officer $72,184.26 Senior Police Officer $72,184.26 Senior Police Officer $72,184.26 Senior Police Officer $72,184.26 Senior Police Officer $72,184.26 Senior Police Officer $72,184.26 Senior Police Officer $72,184.26 Senior Police Officer $72,184.26 Senior Police Officer $72,184.26 Senior Police Officer $72,184.26 Senior Police Officer $72,184.26 Senior Police Officer $72,184.26 Senior Police Officer $72,184.26 Senior Police Officer $72,183.99 Senior Police Officer $72,184.26 Senior Police Officer $72,184.26 sergeant a $85,055.74 sergeant a $85,055.74 sergeant a $85,055.76 sergeant a $85,055.74 sergeant a $85,055.88 sergeant a $85,055.74 sergeant a $85,055.74 sergeant B $83,391.08 sergeant B $83,391.08 sergeant C $81,763.09 service writer $48,038.38 sr HR Business Partner $74,834.50 street superintendent $102,670.88 street utility worker $41,641.60 street utility worker $40,081.60 street utility worker $40,095.72 street utility worker $37,345.10 street utility worker $35,921.86 street utility worker $33,413.90 street utility worker $33,408.96 sub Dispatcher Fire Dept substitute or temp $0.00 sub Dispatcher Police Dep substitute or temp $0.00 sub Library asst-adult substitute or temp $0.00 sub Library asst-adult substitute or temp $0.00 sub Library asst-adult substitute or temp $0.00 sub Library asst-adult substitute or temp $0.00 sub Library Clk Circulat substitute or temp $0.00 sub Library Clk Circulat substitute or temp $0.00 sub Library Clk Circulat substitute or temp $0.00 sub Library Clk Circulat substitute or temp $0.00 sub Library Clk Circulat substitute or temp $0.00 substitute Libr assistant substitute or temp $0.00 substitute Librarian substitute or temp $0.00 substitute Librarian substitute or temp $0.00 substitute Librarian substitute or temp $0.00 substitute Library Clerk substitute or temp $0.00 substitute Library Clerk substitute or temp $0.00 substitute Library Clerk substitute or temp $0.00 substitute Library Clerk substitute or temp $0.00 systems & network Manager $100,243.52 systems/Database admini $87,906.43 systems/Database admini $95,108.78 systems/Database admini $87,161.06 telecommunications admin $78,752.70 temp admin Coordinator $7,800.00 temp admin Coordinator substitute or temp $0.00 temp admin Coordinator substitute or temp $0.00 temp admin Coordinator substitute or temp $0.00 temp admin Coordinator substitute or temp $0.00 temp admin Coordinator substitute or temp $0.00 temp admin Coordinator substitute or temp $0.00 temp Combination insp1 substitute or temp $0.00 temp Dispatcher substitute or temp $0.00 temp employee substitute or temp $0.00 temp First Job substitute or temp $0.00 temp First Job substitute or temp $0.00 temp First Job substitute or temp $0.00 temp First Job substitute or temp $0.00 temp First Job substitute or temp $0.00 temp First Job substitute or temp $0.00 temp First Job substitute or temp $0.00 temp seasonal Labor substitute or temp $0.00 temp seasonal Labor substitute or temp $0.00 temp seasonal Labor substitute or temp $0.00 temp seasonal Labor substitute or temp $0.00 temp seasonal Labor substitute or temp $0.00 temp seasonal Labor substitute or temp $0.00 temp seasonal Labor substitute or temp $0.00 temp seasonal Labor substitute or temp $0.00 temp seasonal Labor substitute or temp $0.00 temp seasonal Labor substitute or temp $0.00 temp seasonal Labor substitute or temp $0.00 temp seasonal Labor substitute or temp $0.00 Traffic Analyst $72,645.82 Traffic Technician $43,064.32 Traffic Technician $39,668.72 transport specialist $38,971.92 transport specialist $35,923.68 transport specialist $34,340.46 utilities engineer $86,936.88 utilities Foreman $56,895.80 utility operator $49,145.72 utility operator $47,607.86 Victim Assistance Coord $61,756.96 webmaster $80,599.74 Zoning Official $64,421.24Legal notice no.: 15733First Publication: January 9, 2014 * Last Publication: January 9, 2014Publisher: Littleton independent

Misc. Private Legals

The name, address, and telephone num-ber of the attorney representing thePlaintiff is: Travis B. Keenan, #41354,Travis B. Keenan, P.C., 10200 E. GirardAve., C-255, Denver, Colorado 80231,telephone (303) 695-6600.

DATED at Centennial, Colorado this 7thday of November, 2013.

J. Grayson RobinsonSheriff of Arapahoe County, ColoradoBy: Sgt. James OsbornDeputy Sheriff

Legal Notice No: 15683First Publication: December 12, 2013Last Publication: January 9, 2014Published In: Littleton Independent,9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd. #210,Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, COUNTYOF ARAPAHOE,

STATE OF COLORADO

Court Address: 7325 S. Potomac Street,Centennial, Colorado 80112Telephone: (303) 649-6355Attorneys for Plaintiff:Wendy E. Weigler, Reg. No. 28419LANSKY, WEIGLER & PORTER, P.C.1401 17th Street, Suite 560Denver, CO 80202Telephone: (303) 297-1900Facsimile: (303) 293-8938E-mail: [email protected]

Case Number: 2013CV30521, Div.: 202Plaintiff: THE COLONY AT LITTLETONOWNERS ASSOCIATIONDefendant: LISA M. DEROSA

SHERIFF’S COMBINED NOTICE OFSALE, RIGHT TO CURE AND RIGHT TOREDEEM D

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:This is to advise you that the above-cap-tioned action is pending. An Order andDecree for Judicial Foreclosure has beenentered in this action concerning an as-sessment lien by the Plaintiff, The Colonyat Littleton Owners Association, pursuantto the Colorado Common Interest Owner-ship Act, Colorado Revised Statutes, §38-33.3-316(2)(a), and the Plaintiff’s Con-dominium Declaration of Restrictions, No-tice of (said) Assessment Lien being re-corded on July 17, 2013, at Reception No.D3089859 in the office of the Clerk andRecorder of Arapahoe County, State ofColorado (the “Assessment Lien”).

The name, address and telephone num-ber of the attorneys representing the hold-ers of the Assessment Lien being fore-closed are Lansky, Weigler & Porter (con-tact Wendy E. Weigler, Esq.) 1401 17thStreet, Suite 560, Denver, Colorado80202, telephone number 303-297-1900.

The real property which is the subject mat-ter of this litigation, which is the propertysubject to the Assessment Lien, is situ-ated in Arapahoe County, and is de-scribed as follows, to-wit:

CONDOMINIUM UNIT 10B2, FIRSTAMENDMENT TO THE CONDOMINIUMMAP OF THE COLONY AT LITTLETONCONDOMINIUMS, AS SET FORTH ONTHE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDEDIN BOOK 51 AT PAGE 72 THROUGH 76,AS SET FORTH IN CONDOMINIUM DE-CLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS RE-CORDED APRIL 30, 1981 IN BOOK 3405AT PAGE 396, AND AMENDED DE-CLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDI-TIONS AND RESTRICTIONS RECOR-DED JULY 13, 1981 IN BOOK 3449 ATPAGE 173, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE,STATE OF COLORADO

also known as 531 W. Crestline Circle,Unit 10B2, Littleton, Colorado 80120 (the“Property”).

The Plaintiff named above is the judg-ment creditor in this action and the lienorof the Property pursuant to the ColoradoCommon Interest Ownership Act, Color-ado Revised Statutes, § 38-33.3-316(2)(a), and the Plaintiff’s Condomini-um Declaration of Restrictions. As ofNovember 11, 2013, the outstanding bal-ance due and owing on such judgment is$9,542.78.

I shall offer for public sale to the highestbidder, for cash, at public auction, all theright, title and interest of the Defendant insaid property on the 6th of March, 2014 at10:00 a.m., at Arapahoe County Sheriff’sOffice, 13101 Broncos Parkway, Centen-nial, Colorado 80112.NOTE: THE LIEN BEING FORE-CLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVECASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS TO COV-ER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OFSALE.

DATED at Centennial, Colorado this 7thday of January, 2014

J. Grayson RobinsonSheriff, County of Arapahoe, ColoradoBY: Sgt. James OsbornDeputy Sheriff

Legal Notice No: 15773First Publication: January 9, 2014Last Publication: February 6, 2014Published In: Littleton Independent9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd. #210,Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

Misc. Private Legals

Case Number: 2013CV30521, Div.: 202Plaintiff: THE COLONY AT LITTLETONOWNERS ASSOCIATIONDefendant: LISA M. DEROSA

SHERIFF’S COMBINED NOTICE OFSALE, RIGHT TO CURE AND RIGHT TOREDEEM D

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:This is to advise you that the above-cap-tioned action is pending. An Order andDecree for Judicial Foreclosure has beenentered in this action concerning an as-sessment lien by the Plaintiff, The Colonyat Littleton Owners Association, pursuantto the Colorado Common Interest Owner-ship Act, Colorado Revised Statutes, §38-33.3-316(2)(a), and the Plaintiff’s Con-dominium Declaration of Restrictions, No-tice of (said) Assessment Lien being re-corded on July 17, 2013, at Reception No.D3089859 in the office of the Clerk andRecorder of Arapahoe County, State ofColorado (the “Assessment Lien”).

The name, address and telephone num-ber of the attorneys representing the hold-ers of the Assessment Lien being fore-closed are Lansky, Weigler & Porter (con-tact Wendy E. Weigler, Esq.) 1401 17thStreet, Suite 560, Denver, Colorado80202, telephone number 303-297-1900.

The real property which is the subject mat-ter of this litigation, which is the propertysubject to the Assessment Lien, is situ-ated in Arapahoe County, and is de-scribed as follows, to-wit:

CONDOMINIUM UNIT 10B2, FIRSTAMENDMENT TO THE CONDOMINIUMMAP OF THE COLONY AT LITTLETONCONDOMINIUMS, AS SET FORTH ONTHE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDEDIN BOOK 51 AT PAGE 72 THROUGH 76,AS SET FORTH IN CONDOMINIUM DE-CLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS RE-CORDED APRIL 30, 1981 IN BOOK 3405AT PAGE 396, AND AMENDED DE-CLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDI-TIONS AND RESTRICTIONS RECOR-DED JULY 13, 1981 IN BOOK 3449 ATPAGE 173, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE,STATE OF COLORADO

also known as 531 W. Crestline Circle,Unit 10B2, Littleton, Colorado 80120 (the“Property”).

The Plaintiff named above is the judg-ment creditor in this action and the lienorof the Property pursuant to the ColoradoCommon Interest Ownership Act, Color-ado Revised Statutes, § 38-33.3-316(2)(a), and the Plaintiff’s Condomini-um Declaration of Restrictions. As ofNovember 11, 2013, the outstanding bal-ance due and owing on such judgment is$9,542.78.

I shall offer for public sale to the highestbidder, for cash, at public auction, all theright, title and interest of the Defendant insaid property on the 6th of March, 2014 at10:00 a.m., at Arapahoe County Sheriff’sOffice, 13101 Broncos Parkway, Centen-nial, Colorado 80112.NOTE: THE LIEN BEING FORE-CLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVECASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS TO COV-ER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OFSALE.

DATED at Centennial, Colorado this 7thday of January, 2014

J. Grayson RobinsonSheriff, County of Arapahoe, ColoradoBY: Sgt. James OsbornDeputy Sheriff

Legal Notice No: 15773First Publication: January 9, 2014Last Publication: February 6, 2014Published In: Littleton Independent9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd. #210,Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

Misc. Private Legals

This is to advise you that the above-cap-tioned action is pending. An Order andDecree for Judicial Foreclosure has beenentered in this action concerning an as-sessment lien by the Plaintiff, The Colonyat Littleton Owners Association, pursuantto the Colorado Common Interest Owner-ship Act, Colorado Revised Statutes, §38-33.3-316(2)(a), and the Plaintiff’s Con-dominium Declaration of Restrictions, No-tice of (said) Assessment Lien being re-corded on July 17, 2013, at Reception No.D3089859 in the office of the Clerk andRecorder of Arapahoe County, State ofColorado (the “Assessment Lien”).

The name, address and telephone num-ber of the attorneys representing the hold-ers of the Assessment Lien being fore-closed are Lansky, Weigler & Porter (con-tact Wendy E. Weigler, Esq.) 1401 17thStreet, Suite 560, Denver, Colorado80202, telephone number 303-297-1900.

The real property which is the subject mat-ter of this litigation, which is the propertysubject to the Assessment Lien, is situ-ated in Arapahoe County, and is de-scribed as follows, to-wit:

CONDOMINIUM UNIT 10B2, FIRSTAMENDMENT TO THE CONDOMINIUMMAP OF THE COLONY AT LITTLETONCONDOMINIUMS, AS SET FORTH ONTHE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDEDIN BOOK 51 AT PAGE 72 THROUGH 76,AS SET FORTH IN CONDOMINIUM DE-CLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS RE-CORDED APRIL 30, 1981 IN BOOK 3405AT PAGE 396, AND AMENDED DE-CLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDI-TIONS AND RESTRICTIONS RECOR-DED JULY 13, 1981 IN BOOK 3449 ATPAGE 173, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE,STATE OF COLORADO

also known as 531 W. Crestline Circle,Unit 10B2, Littleton, Colorado 80120 (the“Property”).

The Plaintiff named above is the judg-ment creditor in this action and the lienorof the Property pursuant to the ColoradoCommon Interest Ownership Act, Color-ado Revised Statutes, § 38-33.3-316(2)(a), and the Plaintiff’s Condomini-um Declaration of Restrictions. As ofNovember 11, 2013, the outstanding bal-ance due and owing on such judgment is$9,542.78.

I shall offer for public sale to the highestbidder, for cash, at public auction, all theright, title and interest of the Defendant insaid property on the 6th of March, 2014 at10:00 a.m., at Arapahoe County Sheriff’sOffice, 13101 Broncos Parkway, Centen-nial, Colorado 80112.NOTE: THE LIEN BEING FORE-CLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVECASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS TO COV-ER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OFSALE.

DATED at Centennial, Colorado this 7thday of January, 2014

J. Grayson RobinsonSheriff, County of Arapahoe, ColoradoBY: Sgt. James OsbornDeputy Sheriff

Legal Notice No: 15773First Publication: January 9, 2014Last Publication: February 6, 2014Published In: Littleton Independent9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd. #210,Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

Misc. Private Legals

DATED at Centennial, Colorado this 7thday of January, 2014

J. Grayson RobinsonSheriff, County of Arapahoe, ColoradoBY: Sgt. James OsbornDeputy Sheriff

Legal Notice No: 15773First Publication: January 9, 2014Last Publication: February 6, 2014Published In: Littleton Independent9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd. #210,Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

Government Legals Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, COUNTYOF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO

Arapahoe County Justice Center7325 South Potomac Street

Centennial, CO 80112; 303-649-6355

Civil Case No. 2013CV441

Plaintiff: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.vs.Defendants: VLZ DEVELOPMENT LLC,a limited liability company duly organizedand existing under the laws of the State ofColorado, VICTOR AND HANNAH ZAC-CAGLIN TRUST DATED MARCH 20,1992 and CYNTHIA MARES AS THEPUBLIC TRUSTEE in and for the Countyof Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

SHERIFF’S COMBINED NOTICEOF SALE AND NOTICE OF RIGHTSOF REDEMPTION AND CURE

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This No-tice is given with regard to the followingdescribed Deed of Trust:VLZ DEVELOPMENT LLC, A LIMITEDLIABILITY COMPANY DULY ORGAN-IZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWSOF THE STATE OF COLORADO: Origin-al GrantorWELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.: Original Be-neficiaryWELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.: CurrentOwner of Evidence of DebtOCTOBER 27, 2006: Date of Deed ofTrustNovember 6, 2006: Date of Original Re-cordingB6158026: Original Recording Information

NOTICE OF SALEUnder an Order Granting Verified MotionFor Default Judgment Against VLZ Devel-opment LLC, and Victor and Hannah Zac-caglin Trust Dated March 20, 1992, Re-forming the Subordination Agreement andDecree of Foreclosure entered onSeptember 18, 2013, in the above entitledaction and recorded September 24, 2013,as Reception No. D3119052, I am orderedto sell the following property which is all ofthe property currently encumbered by theDeed of Trust recorded in the County ofArapahoe at Reception No. B6158026 onNovember 6, 2006.

LOT 2, BLOCK 6, SADDLE ROCK GOLFCLUB SOUTH SUBDIVISION FILINGNO. 5,COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OFCOLORADO

Also known and numbered as: 22236 EastGlasgow Place, Aurora, CO 80016

The Plaintiff named above is the credit-or in this action and the current ownerof the evidence of debt in rem (Deed ofTrust) secured by the property beingsold; and as of August 13, 2013, theoutstanding judgment principal bal-ance is $993,315.37, and the outstand-ing principal balance due and owing onsaid judgment secured by this prop-erty is $319,108.56.

I shall offer for public sale to the highestbidder, for cash, at public auction, all theright, title, and interest of the Defendantsin said property on January 23, 2014, at10 o’clock A.M at Arapahoe County Sher-iff’s Office, 13101 E. Broncos Parkway,Centennial, CO 80112. Telephone num-ber 720-874-3851.

** BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVECASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFI-CIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BIDAT TIME OF SALE.**

NOTICE: THE LIEN BEING FORE-CLOSED UPON MAY NOT BE A FIRSTLIEN.

Name, address, telephone number andemail address of the attorney represent-ing the owner of the indebtedness andforeclosing lienor:

Neal K. Dunning, Reg. No. 10181BROWN, BERARDINI & DUNNING, P.C.2000 South Colorado Blvd.Tower Two, Suite 700Denver, CO [email protected]

Dated: October 23, 2013J. GRAYSON ROBINSON, SheriffArapahoe County, ColoradoBy: Sgt. James Osborn, Deputy Sheriff

Legal Notice No.: 15626First Publication: December 12, 2013Last Publication: January 9, 2013Published in: Littleton Independent,9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd., #210,Highlands Ranch, CO 80129.

Government Legals

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This No-tice is given with regard to the followingdescribed Deed of Trust:VLZ DEVELOPMENT LLC, A LIMITEDLIABILITY COMPANY DULY ORGAN-IZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWSOF THE STATE OF COLORADO: Origin-al GrantorWELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.: Original Be-neficiaryWELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.: CurrentOwner of Evidence of DebtOCTOBER 27, 2006: Date of Deed ofTrustNovember 6, 2006: Date of Original Re-cordingB6158026: Original Recording Information

NOTICE OF SALEUnder an Order Granting Verified MotionFor Default Judgment Against VLZ Devel-opment LLC, and Victor and Hannah Zac-caglin Trust Dated March 20, 1992, Re-forming the Subordination Agreement andDecree of Foreclosure entered onSeptember 18, 2013, in the above entitledaction and recorded September 24, 2013,as Reception No. D3119052, I am orderedto sell the following property which is all ofthe property currently encumbered by theDeed of Trust recorded in the County ofArapahoe at Reception No. B6158026 onNovember 6, 2006.

LOT 2, BLOCK 6, SADDLE ROCK GOLFCLUB SOUTH SUBDIVISION FILINGNO. 5,COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OFCOLORADO

Also known and numbered as: 22236 EastGlasgow Place, Aurora, CO 80016

The Plaintiff named above is the credit-or in this action and the current ownerof the evidence of debt in rem (Deed ofTrust) secured by the property beingsold; and as of August 13, 2013, theoutstanding judgment principal bal-ance is $993,315.37, and the outstand-ing principal balance due and owing onsaid judgment secured by this prop-erty is $319,108.56.

I shall offer for public sale to the highestbidder, for cash, at public auction, all theright, title, and interest of the Defendantsin said property on January 23, 2014, at10 o’clock A.M at Arapahoe County Sher-iff’s Office, 13101 E. Broncos Parkway,Centennial, CO 80112. Telephone num-ber 720-874-3851.

** BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVECASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFI-CIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BIDAT TIME OF SALE.**

NOTICE: THE LIEN BEING FORE-CLOSED UPON MAY NOT BE A FIRSTLIEN.

Name, address, telephone number andemail address of the attorney represent-ing the owner of the indebtedness andforeclosing lienor:

Neal K. Dunning, Reg. No. 10181BROWN, BERARDINI & DUNNING, P.C.2000 South Colorado Blvd.Tower Two, Suite 700Denver, CO [email protected]

Dated: October 23, 2013J. GRAYSON ROBINSON, SheriffArapahoe County, ColoradoBy: Sgt. James Osborn, Deputy Sheriff

Legal Notice No.: 15626First Publication: December 12, 2013Last Publication: January 9, 2013Published in: Littleton Independent,9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd., #210,Highlands Ranch, CO 80129.

Government Legals

The Plaintiff named above is the credit-or in this action and the current ownerof the evidence of debt in rem (Deed ofTrust) secured by the property beingsold; and as of August 13, 2013, theoutstanding judgment principal bal-ance is $993,315.37, and the outstand-ing principal balance due and owing onsaid judgment secured by this prop-erty is $319,108.56.

I shall offer for public sale to the highestbidder, for cash, at public auction, all theright, title, and interest of the Defendantsin said property on January 23, 2014, at10 o’clock A.M at Arapahoe County Sher-iff’s Office, 13101 E. Broncos Parkway,Centennial, CO 80112. Telephone num-ber 720-874-3851.

** BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVECASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFI-CIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BIDAT TIME OF SALE.**

NOTICE: THE LIEN BEING FORE-CLOSED UPON MAY NOT BE A FIRSTLIEN.

Name, address, telephone number andemail address of the attorney represent-ing the owner of the indebtedness andforeclosing lienor:

Neal K. Dunning, Reg. No. 10181BROWN, BERARDINI & DUNNING, P.C.2000 South Colorado Blvd.Tower Two, Suite 700Denver, CO [email protected]

Dated: October 23, 2013J. GRAYSON ROBINSON, SheriffArapahoe County, ColoradoBy: Sgt. James Osborn, Deputy Sheriff

Legal Notice No.: 15626First Publication: December 12, 2013Last Publication: January 9, 2013Published in: Littleton Independent,9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd., #210,Highlands Ranch, CO 80129.

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University of Colorado Hospital is excited to bring you a helpful and informative seminar series at the Lone Tree Health Center. Get your questions answered and learn more about your health from the University of Colorado School of Medicine physicians, right here in your neighborhood.

KNOWLEDGE IS THE ULTIMATE PREVENTATIVE

UPCOMING SEMINARS INCLUDE:

WHY ARE MY HANDS NUMB? A discussion on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Presented by: John Froelich, MD Assistant Professor, Orthopedics University of Colorado School of Medicine

Wednesday, January 15, 2014 6:00 – 7:00pm

Why do I drop things and my hands go numb? Learn the answers to these and many other questions related to carpal tunnel syndrome.

Cost: Free

LOL WITH CONFIDENCE: Learn what’s available for Female Bladder control

Presented by: Kathleen Connell, MD and Tyler Muffly, MD Associate Professor and Assistant Professor, Women’s Pelvic Health and Surgery University of Colorado School of Medicine

Tuesday, January 21, 20146:00 – 7:30pm

Learn why it’s NEVER normal to have bladder control issues. Find out what options are available if more advanced treatment is needed.

Cost: Free

MEDICINE.

CLASSES OFFERED AT:Lone Tree Health Center 9548 Park Meadows Drive Lone Tree, CO 80124

TO REGISTER GO TO: WWW.UCH.EDU/LONETREE Or call Amy Hurley at 720-553-1127 or 720-848-2200