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Littleton may make lane change Intersection in western part of city could get roundabout By Jennifer Smith

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Vincent Juarez, left, and Mike Cody of Mike Squared Designs created this obelisk in just a few short weeks. Photos by Jennifer Smith

Sculptures on loan grace Goodson Program benefits artists, parks and recreation district By Jennifer Smith

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Goodson Recreation Center welcomed three pieces of sculpture that are very different from each other but fit right in to their new surroundings. The public and representatives of South Suburban Parks and Recreation got a look at them during a reception the afternoon of July 9, during which the creators of two of the pieces were on hand. “It’s my nemesis, because it took me close to six weeks to make,” said self-taught metal sculptor Don Orr. “It deserves its name.” “Nemesis” is a 95-pound sculpture made of copper wire on steel, built up in layers into an appealing free-form piece. “I don’t necessary start out with a preconceived idea,” said Orr. “As you start working into it, the metal will tell you, `This is really what I am.’ ” Orr says he began sculpting in 1970 with varying degrees of intensity and at different locations throughout the country. He joined The Bridge

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These two does will continue to frolic outside of the Goodson Recreation Center for the next year.

The city’s public works department will ask Littleton City Council to approve nearly $1 million in the 2015 budget to install a roundabout at an intersection that’s averaging about five accidents per year. About 7,000 cars a day cross the intersection at South Prince Street and West Centennial Avenue, according to Charlie Buck, a traffic consultant with Felsburg, Holt and Ullevig. It’s close to Home Depot, several retail and fast-food outlets and lots of multifamily residential complexes, including RiverPointe Senior Community. Michelle Stevens, also with FHU, said roundabouts are great options for seniors, because they have to turn their heads less than at a four-way stop, and make fewer judgment calls. “Judging gaps is easier, and mistakes are not (as) lethal,” she said. AARP agrees, noting benefits on a spring 2014 fact sheet. “Because modern roundabouts feature lower, safer vehicle speeds, which also requires approaching drivers to slow down, pedestrian and driver risks are reduced,” it reads. Between February 2012 and December 2013, there were 11 accidents at the intersection, all of them front to side, according to the Littleton Police Department. “Left-turn T-bones are the most dramatic there,” said Stevens. She adds that a roundabout can reduce traffic delays by as much as 20 percent by keeping traffic flowing instead of stopping at stop signs. FHU also recommends reducing the number of lanes at the intersection from two to one in each direction, leaving more room to accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians. Councilmember Bruce Beckman wondered if some cost savings could be achieved by simply cutting out the extra lanes without adding the roundabout, but Buck said the construction costs would be similar and the safety benefits reduced. “We feel that the roundabout has significant benefits to the community,” said Charlie Blosten, the city’s director of public works.

Downtown merchants have a cow (e-i-e-i-o) Old MacDonald to visit this year’s Turkey Leg and Wine Hoedown By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com Once upon a time, Greg Reinke, president of the Historic Downtown Littleton Merchants, (affectionately known as the HooDLuMs), heard some complaints that people who like “turkey-leg events” might not be the best clientele to attract to downtown Littleton. He thought it was hilarious, and the Turkey Leg and Wine Hoedown was born. It returns this weekend. The big news this year is an appearance by Old MacDonald (Dagnabbit!) from the Geico commercials, otherwise known as actor Larrs Jackson, and it’s no wonder a man of such great notoriety

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Organizer Greg Reinke dons overalls as he circulates among the crowd at a past year’s Turkey Leg and Wine Hoedown. File photo

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July 17, 2014

Obama makes visit to Denver ‘No doubt we are making progress,’ president says By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com President Barack Obama told a Denver audience on July 9 that the country’s economy is better off now than when he took office five years ago, and blasted Republicans in Congress who “have blocked or voted down every serious idea to strengthen the middle class.” But Republicans shot back against a “lonely” president whose low approval ratings they believe scared off some local Democratic officeholders from attending Obama’s speech in central Denver’s Cheesman Park. The president’s speech came the night after he raised money for Democratic Sen. Mark Udall, who is in a tight re-election bid against a challenger, U.S. Rep. Cory Gardner. Udall stayed in Washington for a vote on a Cabinet nominee and did not attend the fundraiser or Obama’s speech the next day. Obama touted an economy that has produced 10 million jobs since he took office during the Great Recession in 2009, and pointed to a national unemployment rate that is at its lowest point since that year. “What I want to make sure of is, as screwedup sometimes as Washington gets, that everybody understands that there’s progress to be made and that there’s someone here who is fighting for them, even though it can feel like the system is rigged against them,” the president said. Obama pointed to an improved housing and construction environment; an automobile industry that is making strides; and greater energy independence as key factors that are driving an economy that was in dire straits prior to him taking office. “So despite what you may here, there is no doubt we are making progress,” Obama said. “By almost every measure, we are better off than when I took office.” The president also defended recent executive actions that have irked Republicans. Obama said he has taken it upon himself to make changes to immigration policy, rising student loan debt, and pay discrepancies between men and women, because the Republican-controlled House of Representa-

President Barack Obama talks about the economy to a crowd of supporters at Denver’s Cheesman Park on July 9. Photo by Vic Vela tives has blocked his policy initiatives at every turn. Obama then took a shot at Republican House Speaker John Boehner for suing the president, on grounds that Obama has overstepped his authority by sidestepping Congress while taking his own action on certain policy areas. “Now, I gather that some of the Republicans in Congress are mad at me for going ahead and doing things,” Obama said. “They have a plan to sue me for taking executive actions that are within my authority, while they do nothing. “I have a better idea. They should do something rather than engage in political stunts that are a waste of time and taxpayer money; join me and let’s do some things together.” Instead of joining in, area Republicans pounced on the president’s visit to Colorado. They see Obama as a weak and unpopular president, being avoided by key Democrats running for re-election this fall. Polls show that Obama’s approval ratings are abysmal. And Republicans said it is no wonder that Democrats such as Gov. John Hickenlooper and Udall didn’t attend the president’s speech July 9. State Republican Party Chairman Ryan

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Call blasted Obama’s record as having failed working families and having caused many Coloradans to lose a previously existing health care plan as a result of the Affordable Care Act — the president’s signature piece of legislation. “President Obama, Sen. Udall and Gov. Hickenlooper have had their chance to make things better, but they have failed,” Call said in an emailed statement. “Coloradans are ready to elect new leaders who will listen to the people of Colorado, and not be a rubber stamp for President Obama’s same, tired policies.” Hickenlooper’s office said the governor was not dodging the president and that he had a prior engagement that had been booked well before Obama’s speech — which was announced on July 7. The governor did get together with Obama to drink beer and play pool with him in downtown Denver the night before his speech. Udall, meanwhile, stayed in Washington to cast a vote in support of Obama’s nominee to head the Department of Housing and Urban Development — an appointment that was confirmed by the Senate with overwhelming support. The Udall campaign also shot back at Republican criticism about the senator’s ab-

sence from Obama’s events, citing a report that Gardner had attended a Republican event that was sponsored by GOP operative Karl Rove during last year’s budget shutdown. “Mark’s commitment to putting his job as a senator first stands in stark contrast to Congressman Cory Gardner, whose campaign has attacked Mark for NOT skipping today’s vote, and who famously hobnobbed with Karl Rove after voting to shut down the government last fall,” said Chris Harris, a communications director for the Udall campaign. In an effort to put aside the politics of his visit, Obama said in his Denver speech that he will continue to push policies on his own in polarized Washington — policies that he believes will help “ordinary Americans.” “We’re fighting for the idea that everybody gets an opportunity no matter what you look like or where you’re from or who you love or how you grew up or what your last name is,” the president said. “America is a place where you should be able to make it if you try.”

UDALL SAYS HE WASN’T AVOIDING PRESIDENT DEMOCRATIC SEN. Mark Udall said he was not avoiding President Barack Obama when he didn’t attend Denver events involving the president last week. REPUBLICANS MOCKED Udall for not attending his own fundraiser that the president headlined on July 8 and for not showing up for an economic speech that Obama gave in central Denver the next day. INSTEAD, UDALL stayed in Washington, D.C., “to do his job.” “I APPRECIATE the president’s support,” Udall told reporters on July 11. “I wanted to be here but I had a job to do in Washington.”

UDALL SAID he stayed in Washington to cast votes for Obama’s Housing and Urban Development secretary and for key pieces of legislation. REPUBLICANS SAID that Udall — who is running in a tight re-election bid against U.S. Rep. Cory Gardner — was making a politically strategic decision to not be seen with a president with low approval ratings. “I’LL LET the pundits talk about all of that,” Udall said. “I was in

DC doing my job. Coloradans know that’s the number one focus I had. I appreciate the president’s support and, as you know, we had Vice President (Joe) Biden here last month and I was here to stand with him...”

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Sign design finalized in Littleton City council to consider it for 2015 budget By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com Randy Stein, who represents downtown on Littleton City Council, says the proposed new signage program would be an “elegant way to declutter” the historic district. “This is going to be a gift we can give to them to help them on a very, very high level showcase their shops,” he during the July 8 study session. Council heard from Kristin Cypher, owner of C+B Design, the final proposal for new directional and gateway signs for downtown. After spending months presenting three options to various factions of the community, she said the final design incorporates features of each that were the most popular. It highlights the cupola of the Littleton Courthouse, which most people liked the idea of, if not the actual original presentation. “People said, `We love it, but can you make it less cupolaish?’ ” she said. The city’s new “swoop” logo plays heavily, as well, gracing new street-name signs and gateway features Cypher designed for either end of Main Street. The logo would be lifted atop tall poles, designed to spin gently in the wind, she said. “I like the kinetic thing, but the swoopy-doos don’t speak to me,” said Councilmember Peggy Cole. Cypher said the current sculpture at the east end, “The Year of Sunday,” would stay put, mainly because it’s too expensive to move. She also envisions a total redesign of the space adjacent to The Melting Pot, where several large pine trees now reside. She’d like to make it feel more like a pedestrian-scale plaza, with brick pavers leading the way into downtown. “I think that gateway is such a downer now,” said Councilmember Debbie Brinkman. New signs along Main Street would offer driving directions on the front and walking directions on the back. Some would allow merchants to purchase space to advertise their

‘Cleaning up the right of way and introducing a new streetscape plan is really what we need to do.’ Michael Penny, Littleton City Manager

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Hobby Lobby ruling under further scrutiny Udall introduces legislation to overturn Supreme Court decision By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Sen. Mark Udall and several other congressional Democrats unveiled legislation last week that seeks to push back against a recent and controversial Supreme Court decision over contraception. Udall’s bill, which is being dubbed the “Not My Boss’s Business Act,” would restore the contraception coverage requirement that is a component of the Affordable Care Act. “It will restore a woman’s power to make a personal health care decision based on what is best for her and her families and not according to her employer’s personal beliefs,” Udall said during a July 11 press conference in downtown Denver. That “Obama Care” component — which mandates that employers provide contraception coverage in their company health plans — was dealt a blow by the Supreme Court late last month. The court gave the OK for certain companies with religious objections to avoid the contraception coverage requirement. The ruling is known as the Hobby Lobby decision, named after one of the companies that brought the case. The court insisted that its ruling was narrow. But Udall said that the decision could impact millions of other employees across the country that may have to “ask their bosses for a permission slip to access important forms of birth control or other critical health services.” “The men and women who signed up to work at Hobby Lobby signed up to work at a craft store, not a religious organization,” Udall said. Udall also warned that the ruling

could have a slippery slope impact in other areas of health care where religious objections might exist, such as vaccinations and HIV treatment. Leaders of various women’s organizations, who voiced their support of the legislation, joined Udall at the press conference. “We believe strongly that health care is a human right and that private corporations should not be allowed to discriminate against women in the guise of religious freedom,” said Cristina Aguilar of the Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights. U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter, a Democrat who represents Colorado’s 7th Congressional District, is a House co-sponsor of the legislation. Through an emailed statement, Perlmutter cited recent state statistics that indicate that contraception services have contributed to a 40-percent drop in teenage pregnancies since 2009. “I want all women, including my daughters, to have access to the most effective forms of family planning services and preventative health options, regardless of their employers’ beliefs,” Perlmutter said. Meanwhile, Congressional Republicans are critical of the legislation, dismissing the bill as an attempt by Democrats to rally women voters for the upcoming mid-term elections. A spokesman for Rep. Cory Gardner, who is running against Udall for his Senate seat, said that Udall’s opposition to Gardner’s own proposal to making oral contraception available over the counter shows that he is “more concerned with his own political health than women’s health...” “We can only conclude that Mark Udall is desperate to keep this as a political issue instead of solving the problem,” said Gardner spokesman Alex Siciliano. “Cory is presenting a solution to benefit Coloradans — Senator Udall is preserving his own political arsenal.”

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Decisions make gay marriage more likely Attorney general shot down in bid to stop county clerk By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Gay-marriage supporters have earned another set of victories as judges in separate court cases moved Colorado one step closer to recognizing same-sex nuptials. On July 10, a district court judge denied Attorney General John Suthers’ request to prevent the Boulder County Clerk’s Office from issuing “invalid” marriage licenses. That ruling came the day after an Adams County district court judge ruled in a separate case that the state’s ban on gay marriage is unconstitutional. However, the judge in that case issued a stay in his ruling, which could last until the U.S. Supreme Court deals with the issue of same-sex marriage. Because of the stay, a 2006 voter-approved ban on gay marriage is still on the books. But, given that gay marriage bans are crumbling everywhere in the country, it is becoming increasingly likely that Colorado’s ban isn’t going to hold up much longer. “Together these two decisions prove that same-sex marriage is inevitable, and continuing to argue against it in court is a waste of taxpayer dollars,” said House Speaker Mark Ferrandino, D-Denver, who is gay. The Boulder case was brought by Suthers as a response to Boulder County Clerk Hillary Hall’s issuing of same-sex marriage licenses. Hall had been issuing licenses to gay couples since the U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals judge ruled late last month that Utah could not prevent gay couples from getting married there. The court for the 10th Circuit, which includes Colorado, stayed its ruling until the U.S. Supreme Court weighs in. Suthers, a Republican who is against gay marriage, filed a restraining order against Hall to stop her from issuing “invalid” marriage licenses. The Attorney General’s Office argued that Hall was exceeding her authority and was violating her duties as a county clerk. But Boulder District Judge Andrew Hartman denied Suthers’ request, writing in his 23-page decision that the state had not made an adequate case for harm. “The State asserts that Clerk Hall is causing irreparable injury by issuing same-sex marriage licenses, namely, that she is causing `legal chaos and confusion,’” Hartman’s ruling reads. “However, when pressed, the State does not identify specific irreparable harm, offering only speculation. This is a fatal flaw to the ex-

traordinary relief it seeks.” Hartman notes that “there is little argument that Clerk Hall is engaging in a form of civil disobedience.” But the judge said Hall’s actions are not doing the kind of harm that the state is alleging. “The State makes assertions that Clerk Hall’s disobedience irreparably harms the people by causing loss of faith in the rule of law,” Hartman’s decision states. “However, the State has made nothing but assertions. An alternate public response is that the people of Colorado laud Clerk Hall for her pluck and/or condemn the Attorney General for his tenaciousness.” Hartman’s ruling means that Hall is sure to continue issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. And the judge’s decision also prompted Denver County Clerk and Recorder Debra Johnson to announce that she will begin issuing marriage licenses there. Suthers’ office said it plans to appeal the ruling.

Ban `hanging by thread’

The legality or constitutionality of gay marriage was not at issue in the Boulder case. But Hartman did say in his decision that an Adams County judge’s ruling from the day before indicates that the state’s gay marriage ban is “hanging on by a thread.” Adams County District Judge S. Scott Crabtree ruled that the state’s gay marriage ban is unconstitutional because it violates the plaintiffs’ equal-protection guarantees under the Fourteenth Amendment. Crabtree ruled in his case — which was brought by nine same-sex couples in Adams and Denver counties — that the marriage ban “cannot withstand Equal Protection scrutiny under any standard of review.” “The sole basis for precluding samesex marriage is self-evident — the parties are of the same sex and for that reason alone do not possess the same right to marry (or remain married) as oppositesex couples,” Crabtree said in a 49-page decision. “The Court holds that the Marriage Bans are unconstitutional because they violate plaintiffs’ equal protection rights.” Crabtree also pointed to civil unions — which became legal in Colorado last year — as evidence that the state is denying gay couples their equal-protection rights. “Civil unions are a separate, secondclass institution which does not confer the same benefits and protections as marriage,” the judge ruled. Like the 10th Circuit judge, Crabtree also stayed his decision in anticipation of the matter being taken up by the Supreme Court. Crabtree said that is important because “the public has an interest in the

orderly determination of the constitutionality of its laws ...” The judge said that the issue of gay marriage “is far from over,” but that he doesn’t like the chances of a gay marriage ban holding up when all is said and done. “The state’s ultimate likelihood of success on the merits has become increasingly in doubt given the avalanche of court decisions striking down same-sex marriage bans,” Crabtree wrote. Suthers said through an emailed statement that Crabtree’s ruling is another indication that this issue will ultimately be dealt with by the Supreme Court. “Judge Crabtree provides additional clarity that until the high court rules on the issue of same-sex marriage, Colorado’s current laws remain in place,” Suthers said. “While the legal debate regarding same-sex marriage continues, and many

find the legal process frustrating, adherence to the rule of law will bring about the final resolution with the greatest certainty and legal legitimacy. That certainty and legitimacy is in the best interests of everyone, including gay couples who desire to marry.” Thomas Russell, an attorney for plaintiffs in both the Adams and Boulder county cases, said that any plans on the part of Suthers to appeal the rulings would be futile. “I don’t think it is using resources of the state wisely,” said Russell, a University of Denver law professor. “But he’s committed to fighting even though he really has no good argument in support of the bans.” “The state has never mounted an effective argument in favor of the bans. Honestly, their argument is laughable.”

GOVERNOR URGES ATTORNEY GENERAL NOT TO APPEAL GOV. JOHN Hickenlooper last week urged Attorney General John Suthers to not appeal a recent court’s ruling that the state’s ban against gay marriage is unconstitutional. ADAMS COUNTY District Court Judge C. Scott Crabtree made his ruling the day before a Boulder County judge ruled against Suthers, who was seeking to stop the county clerk there from issuing gay-marriage licenses. CRABTREE STAYED his ruling, meaning that the 2006 voter-approved ban on gay marriage will remain on the books, possibly until the U.S. Supreme Court weighs in on same-sex marriage. THE REPUBLICAN Suthers can pursue cases involving the state any way he sees fit, but Hickenlooper, a Democrat, would prefer to see him back off. “THE DECISION on marriage by Judge Crabtree puts Colorado on the right side of history,” the governor said through a statement.

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Wisdom takes a vacation “Common sense takes a vacation” probably makes more sense, but “wisdom” just sounds so much smarter, doesn’t it? I am usually never being accused of having either — wisdom or common sense, that is — however, I do believe it is fair for me to share my exploits and adventures while on my current vacation, where wisdom and common sense took some time off right alongside of me. Almost every year since living in Colorado, I have been blessed enough to be able to bring my family back to the New Jersey beach, more commonly referred to as the Jersey Shore, to spend time reuniting with family and friends and for some wonderful beach time. So far so good, right? Here is where wisdom and common sense went right out the window, or were washed away in the tide. You see I know better, especially as I age and battle some health issues of my own, that vacation time should really be about recharging the batteries of life, getting plenty of rest and relaxation, embracing time with family and friends, and taking in the solace of the sights and sounds of the ocean. Even if I wanted to take in a light workout or two while away, that may have been sensible. Instead, what did I do? The two weeks at the Jersey Shore quickly became an assault on my body through very bad dietary choices, lack of proper sleep, and a

very large project and opportunity surfaced at work that needed too much of my attention. And all of you maintaining wisdom and common sense will know the results right? Heartburn, headaches, fatigue, stress, and missed opportunities to spend quality time with family and friends, causing even greater stress. I mean, this is my sweet spot, this is where I coach others in how to maximize goals, achieve success, and enjoy the benefits earned by working hard and smart so that vacation time is just that, vacation time. Now I know I am being hard on myself while trying to illustrate a point, but seriously, I feel like the cobbler who fixes everyone else’s footwear while walking around myself in worn and tattered shoes. I used to reward myself while on vacation, signing up for two weeks at the local gym, going to bed early, waking up before everyone else to spend quiet time on the

Market corrections are healthy Many investors are wondering when and how severe the next stock market correction will be. Those who have invested are worried, and those on the sidelines are waiting for an opportunity to buy on a dip. The summer months can be slow due to low trading volume. This may cause the equities market to remain flat, or take a breather. Third-quarter earnings season is upon us, which will make it interesting to see how this summer pans out. Some analysts are predicting a slower second half based on the fact that we were virtually reaching new market highs daily for the last four months. Others are basing their outlook on earnings and whether the lackluster growth in our economy can support the increase in stock prices. The real reason for any fluctuation is usually a combination of factors, but there is always a catalyst that triggers the inevitable. The concerns over Europe and their potential recession along with China’s disappointing exports could dampen the overall global economy, which also puts pressure on

beach in meditation and reading something inspirational before the family joined me. The solitary time spent in reflection and reading against the backdrop of the ocean, lapping waves, the aroma of salt air and suntan lotion, and sand between my toes before hitting the gym prepared me for the day, even perhaps a few indulgences and extra calories in pizza, ice cream, a few beers, and some awesome grilled food right at home. Vacation time is awesome, wisdom is wonderful, and common sense keeps us grounded as we take our well-deserved rest and relaxation in the mountains, at a beach, on a lake or river, and right at home. It’s when we practice lack of wisdom and demonstrate zero restraint in the common sense category that our vacations become more than we expected and we definitely wind up needing a vacation from our vacation. Its summertime and I would love to hear all about your stories of wisdom, or a lack of wisdom and common sense while vacationing, at gotonorton@gmail.com. When we balance our lives and treat ourselves to true rest and relaxation, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Highlands Ranch, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation and the CEO/founder of www. candogo.com.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Udall ignores the law again

the United States. All of these moving parts create a predicament for the Federal Reserve policy as well. Their original mandate to begin raising interest rates when unemployment dropped to current levels has some investors very nervous. Chairwoman Janet Yellen has indicated the tapering of the bond purchase program could end in October, which should pull some of the steam out of the market. Perhaps we are feeling these concerns starting to price themselves into the daily market fluctuations. This quarter’s earnings reports will push the markets in all directions. In

Colorado U.S. Sen. Udall has introduced a bill called “Protect Women’s Health from Corporate Interference” which would mandate that Christian employers pay for employees contraceptive coverage even though that would violate the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Newsflash to Senator Udall: The Supreme Court just ruled that this is against the law. Usually Udall is notoriously quiet about broken laws. For example, when Obama made illegal recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board (which the Supreme Court just overturned), what did we hear from Udall? Silence. When Obama made some 30 odd illegal changes to Obamacare, done without the required congressional vote, again only silence from Udall. So if Udall is not spending time trying to uphold the law of the land, what is he doing? Alas, one of his emails trumpets him spending a lot of time picking a Christmas tree for the White House. How disappointing. The people of Colorado deserve better. It’s time to vote out Udall. He can’t see the forest for the trees.

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Even Dr. Seuss chose not to have children Dr. Seuss said, “A person’s a person, no matter how small.” But not everyone pays attention to that. Almost every day there is another horror story that seems to top the one I just got over. Children aren’t getting any breaks. Maybe they never have. The media are on high alert like never before, and perhaps that’s only because of nanosecond technologies. Or ratings. “A report of child abuse is made every 10 seconds, and more than four children die every day as a result of child abuse,” according to www.childhelp.org. Children are being neglected, starved in closets, abducted, shot, raped or interred in shoeboxes. Or left alone in hot cars. There are men who prey on children, either for themselves or as a service to others. There may be only one thing more heinous than child prostitution: The abuse of a child by a parent. There should be a long, required, written test that has to be taken before someone is allowed to have a child. I mean it. I took one. I realized I wouldn’t

have made a very good father. I am too selfish. I guess I always thought that having a child was just about the most important thing a human being could ever do. The most meaningful one, with the highest expectations and greatest responsibilities. Then I see Dr. Drew and his impassioned panel describing another unconscionable performance by a mother, a father — or a stranger. The sad part of it is that even though the panel members are upset, they spend half of the program laughing. Some people shouldn’t be permitted to have one child, much less six. But it’s an everlasting right, isn’t it? I think that many people have chil-

dren because they think they are supposed to, even if they are off their rockers in the first place. You go to school, get a job and start a family, and do it without considering all of the ramifications. If I did have a child, I wouldn’t know how to explain why there are more than 3 million reports of child abuse in the United States every year, much less how to explain Kwame Kilpatrick, Jeffrey Dahmer, Boko Haram or “The Black Dahlia.” I would have a very hard time trying to explain the Holocaust. I’d do a bad job. I could explain the color wheel or Analytical Cubism but not My Lai. Not a chance. So it’s probably a good thing that I don’t have children. I lived next to a couple that had a child-a-year, whether they needed another one or not. Mom attempted suicide. Dad committed suicide. I am sure the kids who survived are in therapy, or should be. If you have been a reader, you know that I am not very happy-go-lucky with

people, but it’s only with big people. But that doesn’t mean: Send me your children. I have also lived long enough to know that we do things that we regret, but having a child shouldn’t be one of them. Any psychological or physical hurt of a child is unpardonable. However, I won’t live long enough to see what becomes of the hundreds and hundreds of kids who are illegally crossing into America right now, but I’ll bet you that the consequences will be overwhelming. I hope their parents sent them off knowing the definition of xenophobia. While there are millions of Americans who have open hearts, there’s a lot of xenophobia going around — tons of it. Oscar Wilde said, “Children begin by loving their parents; as they grow older they judge them; sometimes they forgive them.” Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@ comcast.net.

Facts, science should drive fracking debate For the past few years we’ve seen environmental activists take a greater role within Colorado communities and impose ideologically extreme agendas onto local residents. Fear mongering and distorting the facts are their specialty, and many locals don’t see what’s happening until it is too late. Alarmist claims by activist groups have led to oil and gas drilling moratoriums that are passed out of panic and based on opinion, not science. These extremists don’t care if they put people out of work and send Colorado into an economic recession. Fractivists, as they have come to be known, would have the public believe that the jury is still out on whether the process of hydraulic fracturing is safe. If you’re someone who doesn’t believe in science and still thinks the earth is flat, than this may seem like a reasonable perspective. For the rest of us, however, it is simply impossible to ignore the facts. Fact: over one million wells have been safely fracked in the U.S. since 1947. Fracking takes place a mile below the surface and thousands of feet below Colorado’s drinking water table. Several layers of cement and steel are used to protect groundwater sources, and

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fracking fluid is 99.5 percent water and sand. Oil and gas companies work with engineers, wildlife biologists, geologists and environmental experts before a well is ever fracked. This is to ensure that the health and safety of the environment and local residents is protected. EPA administrator Gina McCarthy even told the Boston Globe “there is nothing inherently dangerous about fracking.” The leaders of the anti-fracking movement sweeping through Colorado don’t care about any of that. A simple Google search will show that their true intentions are actually hidden from every day Coloradans. Former Erie Mayor Joe Wilson told The Daily Camera in 2012 that he believed the town’s board of trustees was given false information on air quality before voting on a 180-day moratorium on new oil and gas development. Erie

If you are sitting on the fence waiting for a decline in stock prices, just ask yourself if the markets will be higher or lower 20 years in the future. Then act accordingly. Consult your financial plan and update your goals and timeline to help you determine what assets are long-term. Then be ready as the summer months will likely give you a chance to put that money to work. Patricia Kummer has been an independent Certified Financial Planner for 28 years and is president of Kummer Financial Strategies Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor in Highlands Ranch. Kummer Financial is a four-year 5280 Top Advisor. Visit www.kummerfinancial.com for more information or call the economic hotline at 303-683-5800. Any material discussed is meant for informational purposes only and not a substitute for individual advice.

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town officials ended up commissioning their own air quality studies, which proved there was no danger. As environmentalists work to ban fracking in our state, I urge voters to get all the facts before making a decision. Coloradans have the right to hold oil and gas companies accountable and make sure they’re following all the rules. This is part of the deal — you drill in our backyard, and we hold your feet to fire. What we don’t need are roaming bands of fractivists muddying up this issue with insincere hysterics and outright lies. Colorado is host to some of the most well-educated residents in the nation. Thirty-second sound bites have rendered some of the brightest among us

to believe half-truths and distortions. Please do not make this important issue one of those times where you are swayed by those that would like to see this industry shut down. Do your research and realize that while this industry no more deserves a free pass than any other, they also deserve the ability to provide energy here in America, reduce our foreign dependence, and create good, stable, wellpaying jobs for Coloradans. Jeff Wasden is president of the Colorado Business Roundtable and sits on the board of Vital For Colorado, a group of business leaders that is working to promote the benefits of energy production in the State of Colorado.

OBITUARIES KOONTZ

Gertrude (Filbert) Koontz Oct. 28, 1922 – June 27, 2014

Former Littleton resident Gertrude (Filbert) Koontz, 91, Broomfield, died Friday, June 27, 2014 in Hospice care at Longmont, CO. Born Oct. 28, 1922, Baltimore, MD. While living in Littleton from 1967-87, she worked at Gallup Park School, Grant Jr. High cafBARTUSIAK

eteria, and at the Littleton Independent. She moved from Littleton to Broomfield in 1987 & lived there until the present. Survived by husband of 62 years, Don Koontz; sons John, Lafayette, CO, and Carl (Joanne), Portland, OR; daughter, Charlotte (David

Minor), Lafayette; foster child (Gary) Ashley Grant, Phoenix; granddaughters Samantha & Leah Koontz, Philadelphia; & grandson Joel Minor, Denver. Cremation by Runyan-Stevenson, Lakewood. Family memorial event slated for late August.

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Sept. 5, 1931 – July 6, 2014

Ray L. Bartusiak, 82, of Littleton, Colorado died peacefully July 6, 2014 at Littleton Adventist Hospital supported by his loving family. Ray was preceded in death by his father Adam Edward Bartusiak and mother Josephine Kaslon. Ray is survived by his wife Lois of 52 years, three sons Bill (Peggy), Tom, and Bob (Carole), seven grandchildren Blake, Dylan, Courtney, Cody, Brady, Tori and Nina and a sister Arlene Buchanan. Ray was born in Ord, Nebraska and spent his childhood in Kearney, Nebraska where he attended high school. He graduated from Nebraska State Teachers College in Kearney, Nebraska and used his degree to teach high school business classes in Arapahoe, Nebraska. After teaching, Ray had a successful career working for Texaco in Mon-

tana, Wyoming and Colorado, where he retired after 37 years as a comptroller. Ray was first and foremost a devoted Christian and active parishioner of Saint Timothy’s Episcopal Church. He filled many roles within the church and spent countless hours serving the Lord. Ray was a devoted husband to his wife that he so dearly loved, a proud father and doting grandfather that provided unconditional love and support. Ray never knew a stranger, as he befriended everyone that crossed his path. He greeted people with kindness, a big smile, and a humorous comment. Ray was also an avid gardener and was known to share the bounties of his

flower gardens with family, friends and neighbors. Ray will be greatly missed, but his memory will live on forever with those who were fortunate enough to know him. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ray’s memory to St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 1401 East Dry Creek Road, Centennial, CO 80122 or to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Rocky Mountain Chapter, 720 S. Colorado Blvd. Suite 500-S, Denver, CO 80246 A Service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 12th at Saint Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 1401 East Dry Creek Road, Centennial, CO 80122. Online guestbook at www.EllisFamilyServices. com. Funeral arrangements in care of Ellis Family Services – Funeral and Memorial Care, Littleton, CO.

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July 17, 2014

Survivors thank heroes for second chances Paramedics save three men from heart attacks in a period of four weeks By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com Three men who briefly visited death spent some time thanking the people who brought them back. “It was one of the few times in my life I was totally dependent on other people to make a difference, and I’m very grateful that they did,” said Michael Howell. Howell, Victor Anderson and William Brewton all had heart attacks within about a month of each other earlier this year. All three men are now healthy enough that they were able to make the trip to the Littleton Center on July 9 to visit with the Littleton Fire Rescue paramedics who saved them. “A lot of times, news stories, for us, don’t come out well,” EMS Capt. Mike Simon. “The only thing that makes it more incredible than that it actually happened is that it happened within the space of a month.” Simon said that, as a general rule, only about 9.5 percent of people who aren’t in a hospital when they go into cardiac arrest survive. LFR’s success rate is 16 percent. “Usually when the heart stops, it stays stopped,” said Simon. “We can get them back a lot of the time, but because their brain has taken such a hit on oxygen, they don’t survive

to walk home and live the rest of their lives. … The people that are (here today) had a lot of fight in them, and said, ‘I’m not done.’ ” Capt. Wayne Smith can relate. He had a heart attack in another department’s jurisdiction, and says he can vouch for the fact that LFR is exceptional. He had to read his own EKG, he says, because the paramedics who responded didn’t know how. “This is a really great privilege for us to see you again and to be recognized in this way,” said Capt. Wayne Smith. “We all take great pride in the department that we work for.” Although the three men all feel very blessed to be alive, they had very different experiences. Anderson, 66, was working around the house Feb. 16 when he suddenly just didn’t feel well. His wife, Carol, said it was just intuition that made them call 911. “A lot of times you don’t feel good, and you just don’t feel good, and you let it go,” she said. Fortunately, not that time. LFR was there in minutes, but just in the nick of time. “He decided to make us work a little harder,” said Simon. “He decided to have a seizure, and he decided to die. … The coolest thing was when he pulled our hands off his chest and asked us what we were doing.” Brewton, 58, never thought he’d have a heart attack. A lifeguard at Buck Recreation Center, he’s active and fit. He had actually just finished working out there on Feb.4 when his hand started feeling “funny,” then his arm. “The hardest part was admitting to myself

During a July 9 press conference Littleton Fire Rescue paramedics got to meet three patients they recently brought back from cardiac arrest. Photo by Jennifer Smith that I had the symptoms of a heart attack,” he said. He said it’s been hard knowing he won’t ever be quite as active as he was before the incident. “But I have to temper that with the fact that I can still talk to my grandchildren,” he said. Howell, 59, slept through the whole thing on March 6 and woke up in the hospital, confused but alive. His symptoms woke up his wife, who called 911 and started CPR.

“I was spared some of the firsthand experience, but it didn’t spare my wife. That’s the hard part,” he said. “I’ve truly been given a second chance. It takes a lot of people to pull us through.” Including loved ones, who are grateful to have the chance, said Carol Anderson. “Every time we hear a siren now, we pray,” she said. “We pray for the person they’re going to save, and we pray for them. We pray, ‘Please keep our friends safe.’ ”

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National Night Out is a nationwide program held annually on the first Tuesday in August every year, during which citizens and business owners join forces to promote crime prevention and neighborhood unity. Businesses are encouraged to support a citywide fund to assist disadvantaged neighborhoods by donating party supplies, sponsoring or hosting a neighborhood party, or making a cash donation to the Littleton Police Citizen Academy Alumni Association. Don’t miss this opportunity to become better acquainted with the residents, members of the police and fire departments,

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Kids will go back to school earlier than they thought next August, thanks to a change in the calendar approved by the Littleton Public Schools Board of Education on June 26. The new first day of school is Aug. 15, moved back from Aug. 18. The change became necessary when a furlough day for teachers was restored

through the negotiating process, after the state passed legislation last spring that restored about $2.5 million of previously cut funds to LPS. The agreement was ratified by the teachers the week of June 22. Superintendent Scott Murphy said the district will be flexible with families about returning because of the late notice. Individual schools will be communicating with families about their plans for the first day.

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opportunity to win $5,000 worth of interior graphics. Businesses can enter the contest on the company’s Facebook page with a summary and corresponding images supporting why new interior graphics would make their business goals possible. The contest is open for entries through Aug. 15. Top 10 finalists will be posted on the Image360 Facebook page by Sept. 1, and the public will vote for their favorites. The winner will be announced on Oct. 1, and the winning makeover will be revealed just in time for the holidays. For more information, visit www.image360.com.

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July 17, 2014

Chambers face a changing climate Business organizations fight to stay relevant

When we solve that problem we strengthen the local economy and make the community a better place to live.”

By Jennifer Smith and Chris Rotar

Worth the price?

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The front door to the community isn’t what it used to be. Newcomers to a city or town these days rarely feel the need to stop by the local chamber of commerce to pick up a map or a list of restaurants. “I think the front door to the community is now Google, or whatever your favorite search engine is,” said Dave Kilby, president and CEO of the Western Association of Chamber Executives. Meanwhile, business professionals have more options than ever when it comes to networking — long touted as a major benefit of chamber membership, but something that today can be facilitated with the click of a mouse on sites like Facebook and Meetup. com. And while economic development is still an important role of chambers, it is one they increasingly share with municipalities’ own economic development departments. Those are just a few of the challenges facing chambers of commerce, which must navigate a terrain altered by technology and evolutions in business and government. Perhaps the most daunting challenge is finding a way to remain relevant. “In this fast-paced business environment, every organization has to focus on its relevancy,” said Shiley Johnson, interim CEO at the Metro North Chamber of Commerce. “We are a collection of many businesses and industries, and the only way for us to help them remain relevant is to remain relevant ourselves.” Many chambers have learned to adapt to the new climate, but just as many haven’t. Kilby said nationally there is roughly a 5050 split when it comes to chambers that are growing and ones that are shrinking in membership. Of the Denver metro-area chambers that responded to a May survey conducted by Colorado Community Media, the majority said they are in a growth mode. But they overwhelmingly agreed that change is coming — and is needed if the organizations are to thrive into the future and be known for doing more than merely putting out a welcome mat.

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dent and CEO of the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce before resigning in March. Even before his tenure with the Centennial-based chamber, Brackney, a former Arapahoe County commissioner, looked at the organization as a vital resource. “When I was a commissioner, it was good one-stop shop to check the mood of the business community, and a place to brainstorm,” he said. “(Today) technology has opened things up — you get (millions of) hits when you Google `Denver business groups.’ ” Brackney now works for a marketing firm that provides many of the same services chambers do, but he believes chambers will survive because they are adept at adapting. His predecessor as South Metro’s leader, Brian Vogt, now the CEO of Denver Botanic Gardens, agrees and stresses the chambers’ advocacy role. Chambers, he believes, can work on the bigger picture. “It’s usually things that no business would do, that no individual organization would have the resources to do alone,” he said, noting the chamber’s influence in creating C-470 and the City of Centennial. Andrea LaRew, president of the Chamber of Commerce of Highlands Ranch, says the advocacy role is being “the fearless voice for businesses” in the community. Using that voice to strengthen the local economy is what today’s chambers should be most focused on, said Kilby, whose organization represents professionals in 18 Western states, including Colorado. “What business are the chambers of commerce really in now? I think they’re in the solutions business,” he said during a phone interview last week from his Sacramento, Calif., office. “The problem in your town is different than the problem in my town.

Proposal would re-establish a south metro drug task force Englewood chief seeks an agency to do drug-related investigations By Tom Munds

tmunds @coloradocommunitymedia.com Englewood Police Chief John Collins detailed reasons he and other Arapahoe County law enforcement officials want to establish a drug task force. “The South Metro Drug Task Force that successfully conducted drug-related investigations was disbanded in 2012,” Collins told the Englewood City Council at the July 7 study session. “It was replaced by a multi-jurisdictional impact team. The impact team has done an admirable job but the mission was large, including investigation of pattern crimes. “The result is we have found drug investigations are not getting the attention a stand-along drug task force could provide. Several Arapahoe County law enforcement officials agree we need to set up a system of enhanced drug case enforcement. I support the idea and I want our department to move in that direction.” Collins said there is support for the county drug task force from George Brauchler, 18th Judicial District district attorney; Dave Walcher, the recently appointed Arapahoe County Sheriff; and the Littleton, Sheridan, Aurora, Greenwood Village and Glendale chiefs of police. “While the task force is doing a very

good job there is interest in enhanced drug enforcement and investigation,” Walcher said. “The concept is in the discussion stage. It could be a separate drug task force or could be a part of the impact team. I am behind enhanced drug enforcement and what this group will eventually look like is still to be determined.” Collins told the city council there is a need to get the task force up to speed as quickly as possible. He said he and supporters of the proposal hope to get the new Arapahoe County Drug Task Force staffed and in operation by Aug. 1. Collins said the need for a drug task force has become more important because of the increase in heroin use and overdose deaths. He said heroin has become cheaper and often poses a danger to the uses because of the increased purity of the drug available on the streets. “We feel all the law enforcement agencies in Arapahoe County have a need for in-depth investigation of drug cases by well-trained members of a street-level drug task force,” he said. “I propose sending a sergeant to the task force and transfer our investigator with the impact team to the task force.” He asked for city council approval for his personnel moves because it will involve hiring a new patrol officer. “When we send the sergeant to the task force, we will hire a new patrol officer,” the police chief said. “It will not be a budget issue because Englewood receives $90,000 per year for participation in the East Metro Auto Theft Task Force. That money will cover hiring another patrol officer.”

Pam Ridler, whose 16 years of service as president of the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce makes her one of the longesttenured chamber leaders in the metro area, says membership fees should be considered part of a company’s financial plan. “They are an investment in your business,” she said. Depending on the size of a chamber and the level of membership a business or municipality seeks, annual dues can run anywhere from around $500 to $10,000 or more. Colleen Mello, executive director of the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce, says businesses often choose a chamber based on need and budget. Mello believes that small businesses often join their local chamber to help support the community. But, she said, “Larger businesses might join the larger chamGeiger bers because of political reasons, like a lobbyist to represent their needs in big government.” To Kilby, that brings up a key question. “Will a majority of businesses, especially small businesses, be willing to pay enough money to fund chambers to represent their interests with the government?” he wrote in W.A.C.E.’s April newsletter. Kim Geiger does double duty as the senior vice president of Colorado National Bank and the owner of K Cherie Spa in Littleton. She believes chambers are beneficial for companies of any size. “I feel like the chamber is good way to connect to the business community, as well as giving guidance to the small businesses to find the resources they need in order to make their business successful,” she said. “The chamber can provide direction on marketing, advertising, local resources, consultants, events, etc. I don’t think businesses use the chamber as much as they should, maybe because they don’t always know how to.” Donna Russell, a board member for and founder of the Lone Tree Chamber, agrees that people do not always get what they are

WHAT IS A CHAMBER OF COMMERCE? THE AMERICAN Chamber of Commerce Executives’ website (www.acce.org) defines a chamber of commerce as “an organization of businesses seeking to further their collective interests, while advancing their community, region, state or nation. Business owners in towns, cities and other territories voluntarily form these local societies/networks to advocate on behalf of the community at large, economic prosperity and business interests.” SOME OTHER basic information about chambers, as detailed

on the website:

• MEMBERSHIP: “Membership rolls in a given North

American chamber can range from a few dozen firms to more than 20,000, so there is no real `average’ or typical chamber of commerce.”

• SERVICE territory: “The geography of any one

chamber of commerce is seldom defined by any political or legal jurisdiction. More likely, the territory is defined by the catchment area of a chamber’s membership. The locations of the businesses that compose the membership tend to define the chamber’s footprint and `claim’ to a territory.

• STRUCTURE: “Chambers of commerce in the U.S. operate almost exclusively as non-profit entities known as 501(c) (6) corporations. Unlike charities, these 501(c)(6) non-profits have the authority under state and federal tax rules to represent their members in public policy debates. They may lobby and take positions on actual or proposed legislation, subject to local, state and federal laws.” hoping for out of their memberships. “According to research, the No. 1 reason members become disenchanted with their chamber membership is because they don’t manage to engage once they have joined,” she said. “Our objective, then, needs to be to discover how to help them engage and help them increase their business.” But a big problem chambers face, Kilby said, is an inability to communicate just how they can help businesses. Often, they fail to illustrate the value of what they do. Don Rosier, a commissioner for Jefferson County, which is a member of two chambers, said perception is crucial. “Chambers that are viewed as not beneficial in the community typically falter and eventually fail,” he said. “Those who provide a quantifiable service to their members and the community thrive for years.” — Amy Woodward contributed to this report.

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Immigration issue sparks further division Politicians point fingers amid talk of Texas border, reform By Vic Vela

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From left: District Attorney George Brauchler, Nicholas Colglazier of Colorado Farm Bureau, Jeff Wasden of the Colorado Business Roundtable and Bob Golden of the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce address immigration policy on July 9 at the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce in Centennial. Photo by Jennifer Smith

Chamber joins call for immediate reform Border securement, legal migrant recruitment top list By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com As thousands of Central American immigrants, mostly women and children, continue to pour across the border between Mexico and the United States in what some are calling an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, chambers of commerce across the country called for immediate reform. “While politics may be in a stalemate, business leaders are more convinced than ever that something needs to be done,” Jeff Wasden, president of the Colorado Business Roundtable, said during a press conference at the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce in Centennial on July 9. The South Metro Chamber joined with some 60 other chambers across the country for a “Day of Action,” sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the American Farm Bureau Federation, Business Roundtable, AmericanHort, Western Growers and the National Association of Manufacturers. Meanwhile, at Cheesman Park in Denver, President Barack Obama was defending recent executive actions he’s taken that have irked Republicans, including some changes to immigration policy, “The timing couldn’t be better,” said Wasden. “The president is speaking about the need for executive privilege, but that’s not the right step. … The Congress must act.” Wasden was joined by South Metro Chamber President Bob Golden, 18th Judicial District Attorney George Brauchler and Nick Colglazier, Colorado Farm Bureau’s director of public policy for state affairs. First and foremost, they agree, is to secure the border and enforce current laws. “Then you can see what the workforce looks like from there,” said Wasden, a Highlands Ranch resident. They’d all like to see a way for employers to recruit migrant workers legally. Colglazier said the agricultural workers who arrive each season in Colorado are good at what they do, and they don’t necessarily want to stay here permanently.

He adds that without a legal and stable supply of workers, food would be left to rot in fields as farmers lose the ability to compete with imported goods. Colglazier endorsed giving such laborers three-year visas, requiring them to return to the home country at the end of that term. Brauchler, too, favors a special type of visa that allows victims of crime to remain in the country legally. He said undocumented residents are often targets, because criminal knows they won’t call the police for fear of being deported. “It’s not a golden ticket to permanent status,” he said. “… But I want the bad guys to be held accountable, and I don’t care what country they’re from to do it.” He said when laws aren’t applied uniformly, it can create divisions in diverse communities. “As that grows, the business community suffers, because people don’t feel safe to live in these communities and start businesses in these communities,” he said. Wasden called for a national e-verify system that is “effective, efficient and easy” to use for employers, and for a fix to what he called the broken visa program. Golden, who just took the helm at the South Metro Chamber last month, noted that 40 percent of businesses started in America today were started by immigrants or their children, but only 7 percent of visas issued are work-related. “We need to push very hard for reform,” he said. Wasden said it’s not just agricultural workers who come to the U.S., but also those skilled in innovation and creativity. “The STEM fields are just as important,” he said. “That’s the kind of worker that’s helped build this country.” There was general support for a proposal by U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman, R-Aurora, to allow undocumented children to earn citizenship by spending five years in the military. There was also a general pushback against the notion of a path to citizenship. “They don’t necessarily want it,” said Wasden. “They just want to work and be without fear of deportation. … It’s about a path to legal status versus a path to citizenship, so people can come out of the shadows and pay their fair share.”

president has no one but himself to blame for the border emergency. “President Obama’s failure to lead has brought this to the point where we must work to solve a humanitarian crisis,” said Alex Siciliano. “Cory has said ‘It’s obviously a humanitarian and immigration crisis, but this just shows we need to look at ways to secure our border and pursue much-needed immigration reform.’ ” The Udall campaign and other Democratic operations have tried to corner Gardner on immigration issues in recent weeks. Those moves have sought to expose Gardner’s past votes on immigration in the House that they believe will hurt him in a statewide election in which many Latinos are expected to cast votes. Udall Communications Director Chris Harris called Gardner’s recent statements on immigration issues “vague” and “flowery.” But Siciliano said the congressman “has long called on congressional leadership of both parties to fix our nation’s broken immigration system.” “Immigration reform must begin with border security (which must also include a guest worker program), and other vital components such as a mandatory e-verify system, and a strong interior enforcement,” Siciliano said.

Immigration battle in CD6 Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman, who represents the 6th Congressional District, said through an emailed statement that he will not support “the president’s request for additional funding unless there is a clear plan on how to stop this humanitarian crisis from getting worse.” Coffman is locked in a tight re-election bid against former state House Speaker Andrew Romanoff. Immigration issues are of key importance to both men, considering the large number of Latino voters in the politically divided 6th District. Coffman’s and Romanoff’s statements on the subject show just how dicey the issue is for both men. While Coffman does not support Obama’s funding request, he is also critical of his own party on the issue. “Mike is frustrated with leadership in both parties,” said Coffman campaign manager Tyler Sandberg. “He believes that Republican leadership should bring an immigration bill to the floor for debate and believes the president needs to be held accountable for (not) acting within the confines of the law.” Sandberg said that Coffman supports immigration-reform measures that secure Immigration continues on Page 14

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Gallery Co-operative in 1999 and moved into his Colorado Springs studio in 2000. Across the entryway from “Nemesis” sits “Epic II,” a colorful obelisk created by Mike Juarez and Mike Cody of Mike Squared Mosaics, based in Denver. The obelisk shape, they say, conveys strength and security. It’s covered with bits of china, glass, pottery and stone. Some are recycled, some they’ve made, and they encourage community members to donate items, whether sentimental or just pretty, to allow people to become a piece of their art. “We’re all about recycling, nature, giving back,” said Juarez. “That’s how we started.” Juarez was an accountant, and Cody worked in construction before their love of art converted them. “We consider our work to be colorful, sometimes whimsical, and definitely intricate,” they write on their website. “Our mosaics tell a story. Through the application of stone, tile, glass, and pottery, we convey the history of the location, clarify the importance of the environment surrounding the site and represent the culture of the people living in the area.” Tucked away in a natural pocket near the entryway is Bill Noland’s “Rocky Mountains Tag,” portraying two does prancing playfully. Noland was not on hand, but he was a taxidermist before starting to sculpt 15 years ago, giving him a unique

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will be in attendance. It’s an event fit for the most discriminating of country folk, complete with wine (Manischewitz) and cheese (whiz) tastings, fine beverages (Schlitz, PBR and Fat Tire, to name a few), delectable meats (smoked and Louisiana deep-fried turkey legs) and other delicacies (pecan pie on a stick), many prepared by Granny Ma’s Catering. Of course, such an elegant occasion calls for a grand (hamster) ball with (square) dancing, so professional callers will be on hand on the east side of the building. Even those without an ounce of hillbilly in them will enjoy

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perspective from which to produce his wildlife pieces. The sculptures, which are all for sale, will live at Goodson in Centennial for a year thanks to SSPR’s Art-On-Loan program. The sculptures are selected via a competitive process, finally approved by the SSPR board of directors. Artists must live in Colorado and earn an honorarium for the display. The district receives a 20 percent commission for sculptures that are purchased through the program. For more information, contact Vickie Willis at 303-483-7072.

Each piece of this mosaic is made from recycled materials, like plates and pottery. Photo by Jennifer Smith the refined live (rockabilly) music, with a professional orchestra (Dixie Leadfoot and the Struts) performing both evenings. HDLM knows that everyone needs to stay in shape. From (turkey) bowling to (paddle) boating to (gold)fishing in the (lazy)river, there are lots of things to do in the great (parking lot) outdoors. The $3 cover charge includes all the entertainment you can stand, with food and beverages on sale separately. Reinke says suggested attire is Daisy Dukes for the ladies and bib overalls with no shirt for the guys, and everyone who arrives in character gets $1 off admission. The general store will be open in case you run out of chewin’ grass or corncob pipes, as will Reinke’s Haunted House. “It’s good food, good music, good times,” he said. The event is 6-11 p.m. July 18 and July 19 in the Reinke Bros. parking lot, 5665 S. Prince St. For more information, contact 303-795-5006 or info@downtownlittleton.com.

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migration reform, and I would sign a petition to bring a bill to the House floor.” But Romanoff has his own liabilities on immigration issues — as Coffman’s campaign is often quick to point out. Sandberg said that Romanoff has a “terrible track record on immigration,” through support of tough immigration measures he saw through as state House speaker in 2006 — a year when immigration hard-liners were successful in enacting anti-illegal immigration reforms across the nation. While the campaigns continue to duke it out, there remains real life consequences as a result of Congress’ inaction. “This is a very difficult situation,” Udall said. “These children are refugees. We shouldn’t use them as puppets.”

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Romanoff has attacked Coffman on immigration issues since he first entered the race. Most recently, Romanoff blasted Coffman and other congressional Republicans for their inaction on immigration reform. That came on July 10 after the last meaningful attempt at an immigration-reform bill failed in the House. “A bipartisan majority in the U.S. Senate passed a comprehensive plan for immigration reform more than one year ago — a plan that most Americans support,” Romanoff said through an emailed statement. “Congressman Coffman has consistently refused to support the Senate bill or its House counterpart, or to demand a vote on any such plan at all. “If I were in Congress, I would be knocking on the speaker’s door every day. I would request a vote on comprehensive im-

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Punch is salute to president As a tribute to President Barack Obama’s surprise visit to the Wazee Supper Club on July 8, the folks behind the bar have created, and are now offering, a special Presidential Punch. Comprised of vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, mint and champagne, it’s a not-too-political punch for hot summer days at $6 a pop. Also, at Wazee the president had pepperoni and sausage pizza and a Prost Pilsner beer with his dinner companion Gov. John Hickenlooper. Hick’s former restaurant company owns the venerable Wazee at 15th and Wazee streets.

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One of two presentations to be held at namesake library By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com Maya DeBus has happy childhood memories of spending summer days with her grandparents in their home in Sterne Park, now a local historic landmark called the Bemis House. She and her sister and cousins played in the spacious yard and in the cozy house, with attentive Ed and Katherine Bemis on hand to read, play, do art projects, shoot photos and enjoy small-town Littleton. She will share memories and memorabilia in two upcoming local programs, both open to the public: • 7 p.m. July 29 — “Ed Bemis, My Grand-

Edwin Bemis stands at the future site of the Littleton Library that was named for him.

father,” will be presented at Edwin A. Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton, by Historic Littleton Inc. DeBus will give a PowerPoint presentation and share some artifacts she has treasured. DeBus is a Los Angeles resident, but still visits Littleton fairly frequently. 303-7953961. • 3 p.m. Aug. 1 — DeBus will speak at the Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood Civic Center, presented by the Englewood Historical Society. 303762-2560. The Littleton Museum offers these insights: Ed Bemis was publisher of the Littleton Independent newspaper, as well as being very active in city affairs and statewide journalism education and organizations. He apprenticed at the newspaper at age 11 and later, took over management, editing, publishing and ownership. In 1926, he hired recent college graduate Houstoun Waring, who became a nationally and internationally famous editor. In 1911, he married Katherine Prescott Bemis of Litteton, who was known as “Mumsey” to her grandchildren. She was “an opera singer, artist, sculptress and poet, as well as supportive of my grandfather,” DeBus writes. Bemis launched the active Colorado Press Association and devoted time and energy to it for many years, as well as to other trade associations, as well as a journalism department at the University of Colorado. Independent local newspapers were a focus. A history buff, he was the first “Sheriff,” or president, of the Denver Westerners, an ongoing organization of members who take turns writing and presenting papers about Western history at monthly dinners.

ABOVE: Edwin Bemis stands next to the Bemis home next to Sterne Park. BELOW: Katherine Prescott Bemis is the grandmother of Maya DeBus. DeBus will talk about her Bemis grandparents on July 29 at Bemis Library and Aug. 1 at Englewood Library.

Interest in history also led to founding the Littleton Historical Society, which preceded the founding of the Littleton Museum. Collections were stored in the basement of the county welfare building until 1970, when the museum opened. In 1965, the Edwin A. Bemis Library opened, honoring his lifelong devotion to his hometown. It’s appropriate that his granddaughter will honor his memory there — and probably share some stories residents have not heard yet.

Perry’s Restaurants, a Texas-based, family-owned group of award-winning steakhouses, will open its first location in Colorado this summer in the outside portion of the Park Meadows mall. The Denver location marks the 11th steakhouse location, and its second outside Texas after launching in Chicago last November. “From our roots as a meat market, we’ve grown to focus not only on great food, but also the experience of our guests,” said Chris Perry, founder and owner of Perry’s Restaurants. Known for its selection of butcherfresh prime beef, Perry’s is also known for its unexpected steakhouse specialty — Perry’s Famous Pork Chop, a seven-finger tall chop that is dried, cured and roasted, then caramelized and topped with Perry’s signature herb-garlic butter. Perry’s is also home to Bar 79, named after the year Perry’s was founded. For more information and reservations, go to perryssteakhouse.com.

Union Station to open

Remember when Denver’s Union Station had two pay-to-park lots flanking the historic building? Those have been long gone during the major makeover of the project, which will be formally unveiled to the public from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 26, extended a few weeks from the originally scheduled opening date. During the much-anticipated massive reconstruction project, parking was precious at a meter or you could opt for valet on Wynkoop at Morton’s and Venice restaurants or The Oxford Hotel on 17th. The Union Station project will take the pressure off nearby parking meters, if you’re willing to pay more than a dollar an hour and risk the meter time limit. All Denver Union Station patrons visiting one of the 13 restaurants and retailers in and around the structure may use the valet at The Crawford Hotel for $10 with a validated ticket. No validation? That’ll be $20, please. Overnight hotel guests will pay $34 per night. For more information, go to unionstationindenver.com.

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Cherry Creek Trail roadblocks vanishing Arapahoe Road underpass will eliminate barrier for cyclists By Jane Reuter

jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com Parker cyclist Harry Porter has twice narrowly escaped being hit by a car on Jordan Road. The busy street is among the few alternatives for north or southbound riders trying to cross Arapahoe Road. But not for much longer. By next May, an underpass will extend the Cherry Creek Regional Trail under Arapahoe Road just west of its intersection with Parker Road. The underpass and construction of a trailhead is part of the Colorado Department of Transportation’s $22 million project to replace the Arapahoe Road bridge over Cherry Creek. The Cherry Creek Trail extends from Castlewood Canyon to Cherry Creek state parks. An estimated 8,000 to 11,000 cyclists ride the trail each spring and summer, and an average 7,000 to 8,000 use it during the offseason, according to Arapahoe County Open Space officials. “It’s going to be wonderful,” Porter said. “We’ll be able to go under Arapahoe Road instead of down Jordan. Jordan is a very dangerous road for cyclists. This is going to be welcome by all the bicyclists in the area.” The wider bridge and planned new sidewalks will be safer for motorists and pedestrians, too. “This bridge was built in in 1959; it’s time to replace it,” CDOT spokeswoman Crystal Morgan said. The underpass concludes at least 10 years of work to create a continuous trail from Parker north to Cherry Creek State Park. The Arapahoe County portion was boosted by the 2003 passage of an Arapahoe County open space sales and use tax. The current Arapahoe Road surface crossing “is not very friendly and difficult to navigate,” said Shannon Carter, Arapahoe County’s intergovernmental relations director. “As soon as they’re finished with the bridge, we’ll be putting a major trailhead

The Cherry Creek Trail will extend underneath Arapahoe Road as part of a bridge replacement project. The street has long been a major barrier for cyclists traveling north. Photo by Jane Reuter

right at Arapahoe Road,” Carter said. “We’re planning on having a nice opening.” The trail connection will enable ambitious riders to do a complete metro-Denver loop from the C-470/Centennial Trail to the Cherry Creek Trail to the South Platte Regional Trail back to the C-470 trail. In Douglas County, three miles of the Cherry Creek trail’s south end isn’t yet complete. That includes about a mile south starting

at Scott Road in Parker. The trail ends there now, leaving riders to travel a lightly used gravel road to the next section. That portion is awaiting development of the property south of Scott Road. Another 2.5-mile section hasn’t yet been built from Colorado Highway 86 south to Castlewood Canyon. “That’s in our five-year capital development (plan),” said Douglas County Trails and Open Space director Randy Burkhardt. “We

do know that’s a gap we have to fill.” Burkhardt said construction of a planned housing development south of Scott Road must get underway before the county can build the shorter of the two remaining sections through that area. Douglas County also is still working to obtain a permit to construct the East-West Regional Trail from Bluffs Regional Park east underneath Interstate 25. Eventually, it also will connect to the Cherry Creek trail.

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“Beyond Pop Art: a Tom Wesselman Retrospective” is the first such comprehensive exhibit for American artist Tom Wesselman, and the Denver Art Museum exhibit offers viewers a chance to explore his processes, interests, influences and an ever-present sense of humor. His career spanned more than four decades and he was a leading figure in American Pop Art with Andy Warhol and others. The exhibit, which will only be at the DAM until Sept. 14, contains about 100 works, including sketches, drawings, preliminary maquettes, archival documents … And then, there’s “Still Life # 60,” which is more than 25 feet long and is a collection of shaped canvases, precisely painted. And “Screen Star,” which weighs more than 2,000 pounds and is created from cut-out aluminum with oil paint in brilliant colors. Enter the gallery and one is welcomed by the large (120” x 96”), smiling “Great American Nude #53,” one of an extensive series that explored women in his world. Other series explorations: smokers, landscapes, still lifes. One still life, # 35, includes Royal Crown Cola, Wonder Bread, cereals and more. His articulate widow, Claire Wesselman, laughingly recalled how they lived in a tiny apartment, and he had it filled with

food samples used in this and other paintings at one point. She modeled for him at first, but said she got busy teaching and he had to hire other models. The paintings illustrate Wesselman’s “great admiration for drawing,” Claire continued as she walked through the show during a press preview visit. “He loved to draw,” she repeated. The couple met as students at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, according to a DAM publication. “From the beginning Claire was part of Wesselman’s work and served as a model for a large share of his nudes. Her insights were instrumental for the exhibition …” He is remembered for his love of sharing stories about his work and processes. He is said to have been reluctant to be identified with the Pop Art movement and continued to reinvent himself. He revisited masters such as Cezanne and Matisse, and some of his late work reflects their influence on landscapes and figural works. Those later works painted on metal required technological expertise. The museum’s notes about him add that a little-known facet was Wesselman’s involvement in country music. He wrote more than 400 songs, including “I Love Doing Texas With You,” which was on the soundtrack of “Brokeback Mountain.”

IF YOU GO “Beyond Pop Art: a Tom Wesselman Retrospective” is at the Denver Art Museum through Sept. 14. Open Tuesdays through Sundays. General admission includes admission to this show. Denverartmuseum.org, 720-865-5000.

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‘Lords of the Sky’ looks at air combat Hampton details history from World War I onward By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com Dan Hampton spent almost a year doing the research and writing needed to author his book “Lords of the Sky,” which explores the evolution of all aspects of aerial combat. Hampton, one of the most decorated pilots in Air Force history, called on his own experiences for the more modern description of air combat, then looked to those who were in the cockpits and to mountains of research for information about air combat in past eras. The 534-page book is divided into conflicts, starting with the beginning of aerial combat in World War I. Retired Lt. Col. Hampton writes in detail about individual pilots and the aircraft they flew in the widely diverse conflicts. Details range from the wingspan and construction of the aircraft to the innovations in armament that took aerial combat to the next level.

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plores the little-known era of aerial combat that occurred between the world wars and how that combat helped improve aircraft, weapons and fighter pilot skills. In talking about the history of the two wars, Hampton points out that three World War II leaders, Churchill, Hitler and Mussolini, all served in the trenches in World War I. Hampton also writes about the fact that many leaders, including those in the United States, frequently refused to learn from previous experiences and thus repeated past mistakes. To further inform the reader, Hampton added a wealth of knowledge in the appendix, including a detailed explanation of the anatomy of a dogfight and the anatomy of a surface attack. There is a wealth of maps of the areas discussed in the book, plus a full glossary of terms. “Lords of the Sky” is a book that will appeal greatly to those interested in history, aviation and aerial combat. However, the history and information about the impact of the political and economic climate woven into the evolution of aircraft and aerial combat makes reading the book time well spent.

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“Research was a big part of writing this book,” the author said. “I added about 300 books to my library to provide the research I needed to write this book. For personal experience, I went to the Vintage Aircraft Museum in Fort Lupton and was graciously allowed to get into the cockpit of some of the World War II and World War I planes to get a feel for them. My research included spending a lot of time talking to as many combat pilots from each era as possible.” He said the aircraft and equipment went through almost constant changes from the open cockpits of World War I to the high-tech situation of today’s fighter pilots. “While the airspeed, equipment and weapons changes, many of the basic tactics of an aerial combat dogfight remained the same,” Hampton said. “For example, the turn circle that is so much a part of a dogfight, as opposing pilots fly a circle seeking an advantage, remains a turn circle.” While the description of aircraft and information about pilots is very detailed, the author blends those details into information about the politics and history of the time. For example, Hampton ex-

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Park visitors can eye snacking snakes Castlewood Canyon’s Sid and Nancy stage weekly Sunday show By Mike DiFerdinando

mdiferdinando@colorado communitymedia.com Castlewood Canyon State Park is offering patrons the chance to get up close and personal with snakes. The public is invited to join Colorado Parks and Wildlife Ranger Lisa Naughton for the ongoing Snakes Alive event, a fun and exciting introduction to snakes on Sundays from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. The park has two snakes that live in the visitor center, Sid and Nancy, and everyone is welcome to watch them eat their weekly meal.

“We haven’t sexed them to know what their sexes are. The names are arbitrary. They are brother and sister bull snakes,” said Ron Claussen, president of the Friends of Castlewood Canyon State Park. The snakes came to Castlewood around 2008 when they were just weeks old, he said. “I could hold both in one hand,” Claussen recalled. As the story goes, a neighbor of Chatfield State Park found them in his backyard and picked them up as pets and then said, “What do I do with them?” At first they were easy to care for, small and didn’t eat much, Claussen said. Park staff played with them to get them used to people and being handled. Their first home at the park was a small aquarium, but now they have their own specially designed and built enclosure in

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CURTAIN TIME It’s Joseph again

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“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice will be produced by Phamaly Theatre Company to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Directed by Steve Wilson, it plays through Aug. 10 at the Space Theatre, Denver Performing Arts Complex. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; and 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 28. Tickets: $30-$36, 303-893-4100, phamaly.org or at the Denver Center ticket office. An audio-described and ASL- signed production is scheduled for 2 p.m. July 20, preceded by a sensory tour. Registration is required. 303-365-0005.

For a second summer, Edge Theatre, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood, will present workshop productions of three new plays, chosen from a number of entries. The one voted best will get a full production next season.

Scheduled: “Exit Strategies” on July 18, 19, 20; “Italy” on July 25, 26, 27; “Tales from the Peacetime Army” on Aug. 1, 2, 3. Performances: 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 6 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $10 per play or $25 for a Festival Pass. 303-232-0363, theedgetheater.com.

Golden indeed “On Golden Pond” by Ernest Thompson is the production this summer at the Barth Hotel, 1514 17th St., Denver, to benefit Senior Housing Options (The Barth is one of SHO’s locations — performances are in the lobby). Expert actors Larry Hecht and Billie McBride play the leading roles, donating their talents to this worthy cause again. Performances: 7:30 Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays. Tickets: $35, preferred; $25 regular; 303595-4464 ext. 10 or seniorhousingoptions.org. Advance reservations are needed — these sell out.

That’s the question “Who Will Sing for Lena?” is presented by And Toto Too Theatre Company at the Aurora Fox Studio Theatre, 9900 E Colfax Ave through Aug. 2. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: andtototoo.org.

Swing with Tarzan “Tarzan,” the stage musical by David Henry Hwang and Phil Collins, plays through Aug. 3 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Gavin Maxwell is director and flying is by Foy. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 1 p.m. Wednesdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays. Tickets start at $53, with a 50 percent discount for children under 12 through the box office. 720-898-7200, arvadacenter.org.

Bernard in both Spotlight Theatre Company is presenting Marc Camelotti’s pair of farces about French lover-boy Bernard: “Boeing, Boeing” and “Don’t Dress for Dinner,” alternating them in repertory at the John Hand Theater, 7653 E. First Place, Denver. Artistic director Bernie Cardell will play Bernard in both productions. Joe Von Bokern will portray his friend Robert. Check website for scheduling information, thisisspotlight. com, 720-880-8727.

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This hike is for the birds! Grab your binoculars and join us for a sunset stroll when the birds are most visible and active. A professional naturalist guide from South Suburban Parks and Rec will help you discover who is singing and nesting on our mesa right now, from meadowlarks and spotted towhees, to elusive hawks and falcons. Ages 8+. Register at ridgegate.com/events.

Tuesday, July 29, 6:30 – 7:30pm

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Show off your best tree pose! Grab your yoga mat for this free Yoga in the Park class in Belvedere Park. No yoga experience is necessary, and no registration is

Pam Roth O’Mara. All materials will be provided. Bring along your friends and family to this gentle 2-mile hike. Ages 8+. Register at ridgegate.com/events.

Friday, August 8, 4–5:30pm

RidgeGate Walk Concert: Chuck Pyle Duo Location: Prairie Sky Park (just west of the Rec Center)

Enjoy a concert out on the grass with free live music, food trucks and activities. This month, enjoy alternative country and contemporary folk musician, Chuck Pyle and his band. Take a walk on the one-mile paved path around the park, grab something to eat at a food truck and enjoy the summer sounds. In case of rain, the concert will be held inside the Lone Tree Rec Center.

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Englewood tackles ‘Sound of Music’ Summer musical is 50th production in series

IF YOU GO Performances of “The Sound of Music” will be at 7 p.m. July 25 and 26 and 2 p.m. July 27 at Englewood Middle School Auditorium, 300 W. Chenango Ave., Englewood. Tickets cost $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Tickets are available at Malley Recreation Center, 3380 S. Lincoln St., from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; and at Englewood Middle School, 300 W. Chenango Ave., 7-9 p.m. July 17-18 and July 21-24; 5:30 p.m. July 25-26; and 12:30 p.m. July 27. Call and have tickets put on will-call: 303-762-2660.

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com What could be more appropriate for the 50th production in Englewood’s Summer Musical series than the beloved “The Sound of Music,” by Rodgers and Hammerstein — an immediate hit on Broadway in 1959, starring Mary Martin, and an award-winning film in 1965 with Julie Andrews. It has become a piece in our cultural fabric as a nation. The cast of 93 actors and actresses, ages 7 to 70, is one of the largest ever included in the program. Bill Ambron, retired Englewood High School drama teacher, has returned to direct his 33rd summer show, and Wendy Mahr is involved with her 15th show — her 11th as vocal director. Choreographer John Mackey is working on his first Englewood summer show. In 1965, EHS drama teacher Jack Fisher started a treasured tradition when he first did a Broadway show as part of his summer camp: “Little Mary Sunshine.” This year’s drama classes, rehearsals and performances are being held at Englewood Middle School’s auditorium, 300 W. Chenango Ave., Englewood, because Englewood High is

under construction. “We plan to have a party next year for the 50th anniversary, when the program returns to Fisher Auditorium” at the high school, said Dan Carlson, who is assisting with technical aspects of the production. Performances will be at Englewood Middle School at 7 p.m. July 25-26 and at 2 p.m. July 27. Ashley Brown will star as Maria, the novice who becomes a governess for the motherless von Trapp children and falls in love with their father, Captain Georg von Trapp, played by David Novinger of Littleton. (His wife, Jennifer, plays Elsa Schraeder, son Preston is young Freidrich, while their younger son Carter is in the Children of Nonnberg Abbey Chorus.) The wise Mother Abbess is portrayed by Renee Leth, and Lenee Businger is Sister Berthe, Andi Owens is Sister Margaretta, and

Ashley Brown, as Maria, right, teaches the von Trapp children to sing in “Sound of Music,” Englewood’s Summer Musical presented on July 25, 26 & 27 at Englewood Middle School. Photo by Cheryl Adamson Catherine Floyd plays Sister Sophia. An additional number of nuns sing in the large ensemble, which also includes Nazis and guests at the captain’s party, at various times. Meet the charming von Trapp children: Liesl is Jordyn Morgan; Freidrich, Preston No-

vinger; Louisa, Katherine Gilmour; Kurt, Lars Lundberg; Brigitta, Lexi Lubotsky; Marta, Ana Levy; Gretl, Alexis Frey. Other principals: Josh Kusch, Shelby Lynn, Xander Trullinger, Dan Barnes, John Driesbach, Emma Olsen and R.J. Floyd.

Youngsters get the chance to gawk at glass Complex, 4655 Humboldt St., Denver. The event has grown greatly in four years and includes a Robot Opera, pony rides, Art Pavilion, Geek Pavilion and traditional blue-ribbon contests for pickles, jam, vegan and compost categories — and a Pot Pavilion. For schedules: denvercountyfair.org. Admission also at Tickets West (King Soopers).

Each Saturday in August at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., the Denver Botanic Gardens will offer Family Tours, one-hour walks tailored to help children ages 4 to 12 experience Dale Chihuly’s glass art in an inspiring and active way. General admission included: $26 adult/ child combo, $18 member, additional adults or children $13, $9 member. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Botanicgardens. org.

The way to bee “Meet the Beekeeper” will be held July 19 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Hudson Gardens, where there is a monthly opportunity to visit the apiary and ask questions. Training is offered for serious prospective beekeepers. Free. Hudson Gardens is at 6115 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Hudsongardens.org.

`Old Timers’ to meet Tickets are available for the 62nd Annual

Music tickets available Old Timers’ Luncheon at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. Bennett’s Barbeque will provide chicken, beef and pork and accompaniments. Tickets: $20 each. Note: Tickets must be purchased in advance at the museum — none will be available on the day of the event. Open to all current and former Littleton residents.

It’s fair time

Mark your calendar for the Denver County Fair on Aug. 1, 2, 3 at the National Western

Tickets are available for the Rocky Mountain Music Fest, held Aug. 10 at Clement Park on West Bowles Avenue near Littleton, featuring a full day of music. TheRMMF.com.

Phamaly auditions Phamaly Theatre Company, formerly known as “The Physically Handicapped Actors and Musical Artists League,” will hold auditions for its winter 2015 production of “The Fantasticks,” directed by Bryce Alexander, on July 31 from 6 to 8 p.m., with callback

Aug. 4. By appointment only: 303-365-0005 or phamaly.org. The cast will travel to Osaka, Japan, in the company’s first international tour, where it will perform and conduct workshops. Those auditioning must have one or more disabilities as defined by the ADA. Needed: eight men or women, age 10-65. Phamaly is also auditioning for its next “Vox Familia,” the edgy sketch show written and performed by the cast. Auditions: July 22, 6-8 p.m. Write a oneor two-minute autobiographical sketch about yourself. Both auditions will be held at the Newman Center for Theater Education (aka the Tramway), 1101 13th St., Denver.

Historic glimpse

“Toulouse-Lautrec and La Vie Moderne: Paris 1880-1910” runs through Aug. 17 at the Foothills Art Center, 809 15th St., Golden. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Admission: $15/$10/$5, members, discounted for members. 303-279-3922, foothillsartcenter.org.

‘Company’ is wry musical look at marriage Equinox does nice job of staging musical By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com Multi-faceted director Colin Roybal designed the set and lighting at Denver’s Bug Theater for Equinox Theatre Company’s nicely staged production of “Company,” Stephen Sondheim’s wry musical look at marriage. Seven doors in assorted soft colors are ar-

ranged between the front stage area and the back two-thirds, which also houses a 13-piece band. The doors symbolize various couples and households effectively. We meet Robert (Bobby) as his friends surprise him with a party, presents and cake on his 35th — and lots of suggestions that he settle down with the right woman soon. (He’s juggling three girlfriends happily.) Adam Shelton brings stage experience and a nice voice to the Robert role. He will probably drop a bit of openingnight rigidity with a few more performances under his belt.

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His group of couples/friends offers a fair spectrum of types in the 35-50 age range — and a fair spectrum of advice: Shahara Ray as the cynical older Joanne has been married several times and is not intent on her current spouse, Larry (Joel Silverman). She gives a strong performance throughout and delivers her “Ladies Who Lunch” number especially well. “Sorry — Grateful” in Act I comes when Robert asks Harry, David and Larry, individually, if they’re glad to be married. It expresses the mixed feelings many people must experience — Sondheim really understands human nature in this show, with varied focus. Bobby’s girlfriend Marta sings the lonely “Another 100 People Get Off of the Train …” while carefree stewardess April is off to “Barcelona.” The men friends all sing about “Have I got a Girl for You” and the three girlfriends accost Bobby with “You Could Drive a Person Crazy.” Margaret Ozaki, as Jenny, does an especially funny rendition of “(I’m Not) Getting

Married Today.” This production offers a well-chosen blend of characters and voices. We had occasional difficulties hearing the women speak — perhaps the fault of the sound system. The blend of musicians with the voices is especially well-managed and never drowns out the singers. On the whole, Roybal has pulled together a large cast on a small stage and made this enjoyable, though difficult to sing, show into a pleasing evening of entertainment.

IF YOU GO “Company” plays through July 19 at the Bug Theater, 3654 Navajo St., in Denver’s Highland neighborhood. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday. Tickets cost $25 at the door, $20 in advance, EquinoxTheatreDenver.com.

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“Here’s to the Ladies Who Lunch.” Shahara Ray as Joanne, Joel Silverman as Larry and Adam Shelton as Robert in Stephen Sondheim’s “Company” at the Bug Theatre. Courtesy photo

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Nurse transforms lives on ship Jenica Gammie’s work on the Africa Mercy helps patients from the outside in By Anna Sheffer

Special to Colorado Community Media Off the coast of west Africa, doctors and nurses are making a difference. Aboard the Africa Mercy, part of the organization Mercy Ships, volunteer doctors and nurses perform surgeries on patients who cannot afford health care. And they do it all for free. Jenica Gammie, of Centennial, served as a nurse aboard the Africa Mercy for nine months beginning in August 2013. Gammie first heard about Mercy Ships in elementary school and became interested in the program. “That was just always my end goal for becoming a nurse,” Gammie said. Gammie worked for three years as a nurse before joining the Africa Mercy. She lived on the third floor of the ship, where all the nurses lived and where many of the operations took place. She described it as the shortest commute to work she has ever had. Gammie

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worked in the A ward, where patients underwent operations as diverse as the removal of fatty tumors, cleft palate reparations and hernia reparations. As an ER nurse by training, Gammie had never worked in a surgery ward before, so the experience was a new one. And for Gammie, that new experience turned out to be transformative. Gammie said she enjoyed working with the patients and giving them new hope for their futures. “It was really cool to have them onboard and show them that they are important and have something to give to this world,” she said. “Many of the patients on the Africa Mercy arrived as shy individuals who had been shunned by their communities, and they left having gained confidence and having healed on the outside as well as the inside.” Alisteria, or Alice, of Uganda, came to the Africa Mercy as it docked off of the coast of the Congo to have severe burns on the right side of her face treated. Alice had three reconstructive surgeries during her time on board, but the emotional transformation she underwent was equally amazing. Gammie said when she first arrived on the ship, Alice would not make eye contact with

anyone, but by the end of her time there, she played with Gammie and spent a lot of time around her. Encouraging the patients on the ship was one way in which nursing on the Africa Mercy differs from nursing in the U.S. “Nursing over there is not just giving meds and dressing wounds,” Gammie said. “It’s [also] about showing kids what glitter glue is and making crowns with them.” Working for the Africa Mercy had its challenges though. Since the ship can only help patients whose medical conditions can be fixed surgically, many people had to be turned away. For Gammie, explaining to potential patients that she could not help them was the hardest part of her work onboard. Gammie is determined to help those she can though. “I’ve come to realize that it’s a place I will always come back to to help,” she said. Gammie will rejoin the Africa Mercy at the beginning of August and head to Benin for three months. Gammie’s experience with the Africa Mercy has helped her realize how blessed she is to have the opportunities she does, and that everyone has worth. “Everyone matters,” she said. “It’s something I’ve always known, but it really hit home.”

Centennial native Jenica Gammie served as a nurse onboard the Africa Mercy for nine months beginning in August 2013. Here, she is shown with Alisteria, a patient aboard the ship. Courtesy photo

Event to feature Colorado wines aplenty Festival enters 11th year in Meadows of Castle Rock By Mike DiFerdinando

mdiferdinando @coloradocommunitymedia.com

The 11th Castle Rock WineFest, an outdoor wine tasting event to be held July 19, will offer more than two dozen wineries and over 180 varieties of Colorado wine. Presented by the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce, the tasting will be held at The Grange in the Meadows, 3692 Meadows Blvd. Castle Rock. WineFest will offer tastings, wine seminars, cooking demonstrations, food trucks, and a local band. The event will run from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. “When we decided to add WineFest to our erne: slate of community events in Castle Rock we at the wanted to create another local cultural event lden. h Satsion: memg.

to go along with things like our Art Festival,” Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce President pam Ridler said. “With the Colorado wines we have an event that showcases a growing industry here in Colorado.” Ridler said that they decided to start this year’s event two hours later so that the tasting will go into the evening after soliciting advice from the community. “It’s more than just a tasting,” she said. “We want to create an experience that fits into a six hour timeframe.” Castle Rock Firefighters of Local 4116 will be providing rides home free of charge. Meet them by their tent out near Meadows Boulevard in front of The Grange and let them take care of the rest. For the past three years, WineFest has also featured a grape stomp, a tradition that continues this year. “It’s just a lot of fun to see people stomping up and down and squishing grapes beneath their toes,” Ridler said.

A free shuttle service from the Outlets at Castle Rock to the event will be available. Drive to the Northwest section of the Outlets, near the Nike Outlet. The Shuttle will travel from the Outlets and will make one stop at The Grange and then continuously run from The Grange back to the Outlets Parking lot. A photo ID is required. There is no self-parking at the Grange, however, there is valet parking at the festival

site for $10.00, but space is limited. The first 2000 WineFest attendees will receive a free wine bottle tote and wine glass. “It’s a very casual event,” Ridler said. “It’s all outdoors.” Tickets are $27 for tasting, $17 and $10 for valet parking. For more information and to buy tickets, visit castlerockculture.com

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best showman is packed with authentic Western entertainment, live music, kids’ activities, food trucks, beer garden, mutton bustin’ and the Best of the West parade. The festival’s namesake, Buffalo Bill Cody, spent time in Golden, Denver and Central City with his famous Wild West Show in which genuine cowboys and cowgirls demonstrated their skills. Buffalo Bill is buried on nearby Lookout Mountain, where he has long enjoyed the remarkable view from the top. While in town, visitors can also enjoy a pancake breakfast, bull riding, Li’l Spike train rides and more. For more information, visit buffalobilldays.com or contact the Buffalo Bill Days committee at 303-279-3342.

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At the July 6 Colorado Rockies-Los Angeles Dodgers game at Coors Field, disgraced Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong. The shoeless cyclist posed for a picture with the wife and a friend of Rockies fan Thomas Roche.

Overheard Eavesdropping on a dad to his son: “Do I look old and tired?” “You don’t look tired.” 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.blacktiecolorado.com/pennyparker. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.

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JUST THE TWO OF US TO PERFORM MUSICAL DUO Just the Two of Us will perform Friday, July 18, at Cantril House, 221 Cantril St., Castle Rock (11 a.m.); at Valley House, 255 S. Valey Drive (1 p.m.); and at Victorian House, 19600 Victorian Drive, Parker (3 p.m.). Musicians Dawn and Steve specialize in hits from the 30s, 40s and 50s. This event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. Call 303-482-5552 for details or to RSVP. VOCALIST AND pianist Ellyn Rucker, with Jill Fredricksen on drums and Mark Simon on bass, will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 19, at Crossroads Theater, 2590 Washington St., in the heart of the downtown Renaissance area of Five Points. Go to www.jazzatthepoint.org or buy tickets at the door. Proceeds benefit Jazz Youth Workshop. Contact Patrice Leblanc, 303-9099754, or Ellyn Rucker, ellyn4jaz@ centurylink.net.

PHOTOGRAPHER BOB Dean will lead an on-site photography lesson at Roxborough State Park, beginning at 8 a.m. July 19. For details, meeting location and to register, call 303-791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org.

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AUTHOR SHOWCASE FIVE LOCAL authors will introduce their books and chat with book lovers at 2 p.m. July 20 at Douglas County Libraries in Lone Tree (8827 Lone Tree Pkwy.). For details and to register, call 303791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org.

begin at 6:30 p.m. For tickets, go to www.altitudetickets.com. Go to www.hudsongardens.org for details. The lineup: Sunday, July 20, Boz Scaggs—The Memphis Tour; Sunday, July 27, Creedence Clearwater Revisited; Sunday, Aug. 3, Chris Isaak; Sunday, Aug. 10, Peter Frampton; Sunday, Aug. 17, Little River Band (with 18-piece orchestra); Sunday, Aug. 24, Night Ranger; and Saturday, Aug. 30, Lynyrd Skynyrd.

CASTLE ROCK Historical Society and Museum plan Heritage walking tours of historic downtown Castle Rock. Tours begin at 10:30 a.m. at The Courtyard on Perry Street, between Third and Fourth streets. Each tour lasts about 45 minutes, and will conclude at the Castle Rock Museum. Bike and group tours are available by reservation. Tour dates are Saturday, July 26, Aug. 23 and Sept. 27. For information, or reservations for group or bike tours, contact the museum at 303-814-3164 or crmuseum@comcast.net.

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PIANIST LISA Arons presents “Wine and Music” on Friday, July 25. Arons will perform at 11 a.m. at Victorian House, 19600 Victorian Drive, Parker; at 1 p.m. at Cantril House, 221 Cantril St., Castle Rock; and at 3 p.m. at Valley House, 255 S. Valley Drive, Castle Rock. A highly talented musician, Arons won the DPS Symphony Concerto competition when she was 18. This event is free and open to the public. For more information or to RSVP, call 303-482-5552.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado and the Coalition for the Upper South Platte are seeking volunteers to help with critical fire restoration efforts at the Waldo Canyon burn area. Work will be done from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 26. Volunteers will help mitigate flooding and repair fire damage. The burn area is now subject to erosion and mudslides that threaten Colorado Springs’ municipal water supply, Highway 24, and public and private infrastructure. Work will involve removal of burned hazard trees, re-shaping the ground surface, sand-bagging, re-seeding, tree and seedling planting and building erosion control structures to stabilize drainages. No experience needed, although work will be moderate to strenuous in nature. Registered volunteers will received a light breakfast and lunch. Volunteers must commit to the entire day. Minimum age to volunteer is 16. Register at www.voc.org/projects or 303-715-1010.

THE HUDSON Gardens & Event Center presents its 16th summer concert season. Concerts

DOZENS OF wineries will bring more than 180 wines to the 11th annual Castle Rock Winefest from 2-8 p.m. Saturday, July 19, at The Grange in The Meadows. The outdoor wine tasting event is presented by the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce. Go to www. CastleRockWinefest.com.

TUNES ON THE TERRACE FANS OF the horn-driven power of Blood, Sweat & Tears and Chicago will love the seventies-style jazz rock band Chase, which performs at 8 p.m. Friday, July 25, at the Lone Tree Arts Center, at the Terrace Theater. A Motown party will have you tapping your toe, clapping your hands and creating a back-up dance with tight harmonies and groovin’ rhythms at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, at the Lone Tree Arts Center, at the Terrace Theater. Call 720-509-1000 or go to www.LoneTreeArtsCenter.org for tickets and information.

THEATER SCIENCE OF MIND READING STIRRUP SOME FUN AT THE FAIR ENJOY RODEOS, concerts, demolition derby, unlimited carnival rides and more for one price at the Arapahoe County Fair, Thursday, July 24, to Sunday, July 27, at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds, 25690 E. Quincy Ave., Aurora. Gate and exhibit hours are 4-9 p.m. Thursday, July 24, and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, July 25, to Sunday, July 27. The carnival and midway have slightly longer hours. Go to http://www.arapahoecountyfair.com/ for tickets and other information.

THEATRE OF Dreams presents “Mind Games” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 18, and Friday, July 19, at 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Marc Salem’s show is an excursion into the power and possibilities of the human mind. Learn the science of mind-reading and non-verbal communication. Reservations required. Call 303-660-6799. Go to www.AmazingShows.com. JUGGLING DUO PHYSICAL COMEDIAN Reid Belstock and innovative juggling ace Warren Hammond team up to present “SMIRK,” at 7 p.m. Friday, July 18, at the PACE Center. Go to http://pacecenteronline.ticketforce. com/eventperformances.asp?evt=227 for information.

SCOTCH WHISKY TASTING TOUR CHEROKEE RANCH & Castle presents a Scotch Whisky Tasting Tour from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, July 24, in the Castle Great Hall. Tour includes an overview of Scotland’s single malt Scotch whisky regions. Scottish trained bagpiper and professional Celtic musician Scott Beach will perform. Reservations required. Call 303-688-4600 or go to www.cherokeeranch.org. Cherokee Ranch & Castle is at 6113 N. Daniels Park Road, Sedalia.

PACE PRESENTS CLASSIC BROADWAY MUSICAL PACE CENTER presents “Guys and Dolls,” a co-production by Parker Theatre Productions and the Town of Parker. Professional and amateur talent will sing and dance their way through the classic Broadway musical July 25-27 and Aug. 1-3. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays, July 25 and Aug. 1; 7:30 p.m. Saturdays July 26 and Aug. 2; and 2 p.m., Sunday, July 27, Saturday, Aug. 2 and Sunday, Aug. 3. Go to http://pacecenteronline.ticketforce.com/ for tickets and information.

TOUCH A TRUCK EVENT HIGHLANDS RANCH Touch-A-Truck is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 26, at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd. Kids can get behind the wheel and meet their hometown heroes. Event is free. Go to www.hrcaonline.org and click on the calendar link for more information. Horn-free hour is from 9-10 a.m.

SUPER SWEET CRUISE NIGHT COLORADO CAR Addicts presents a cruise-in car show from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, July 19, in the parking lot at Dairy Queen, 132 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. $1 from the sale of every Blizzard purchased will go to charity. Drive in with your own cruiser car. Free fun for the family. The shows are presented the third Saturday of the month through September.

JAZZ AT THE POINT CONCERT SERIES

CASTLE ROCK WINEFEST

CASTLE ROCK’S Relay For Life is planned from 4 p.m. Saturday, July 19, to 7 a.m. Sunday, July 20, at the Douglas County Events Center, 500 Fairgrounds Road, Castle Rock. Teams of people camp out around a track while team members take turns walking around the track to honor cancer survivors, raise awareness about cancer and raise money. Go to http://www.relayforlife.org/index for details. Email rflcastlerock@gmail.com.

WOMAN’S CLUB BREAKFAST MONTHLY BREAKFAST The Elbert Woman’s Club plans its monthly breakfast from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, July 27, at the Russell Gates Mercantile Community Hall. Biscuits, gravy, sausage, ham, scrambled eggs, coffee/tea and juice are served for $6/adults and $3/children under 12. The Hall is located in Elbert on Elbert Road between Highways 86 and 24, 11 miles south of Kiowa. Proceeds support the maintenance and renovation of the Hall, built in 1906.

HEALTH/WELLNESS WALK WITH A DOC JOIN HEALTHCARE providers from Integrative Medicine of Cherry Creek at 8 a.m. Friday, July 19, for a walk around Johnson Reservoir at Clement Park in Littleton. Every month we walk, talk, and move ourselves into a healthier lifestyle. Learn about health conditions so you can become more knowledgeable about preventing them in the first place. Topic for discussion will be heartburn. Come ask questions and talk with doctors without co-pays. Contact Dr. Chris Bantock, docbantock@gmail.com. Go to http://www. meetup.com/Walk-with-a-Doc-Denver/. FREE HEARING SCREENINGS

SUMMER OPERA

AUDIOLOGISTS FROM Parker Audiology provide comprehensive evaluations on Monday, July 21, at Cantril House, 221 Cantril St., Castle Rock (11 a.m.); and at Valley House, 255 S. Valley Drive, Castle Rock (1:30 p.m.). Event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. Call 303-482-5552 to learn more or to RSVP.

CENTRAL CITY Opera presents its 2014 Festival through Aug. 13: “The Marriage of Figaro” runs alternately with “Dead Man Walking” through July at the historic Central City Opera House. “The Sound of Music” will run Aug. 5-13 at the Buell Theatre in the Denver Performing Arts Complex. For ticket information: centralcityopera.org, 303-292-6700.

LEARN ABOUT ‘THE KENNEDY DETAIL’

THIS BUG’S FOR YOU “COMPANY” BY Stephen Sondheim plays through Saturday, July 19, presented by Equinox Theatre Company at the Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo St., Denver. Colin Roybal is director. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets: EquinoxTheatreDenver.com.

EDUCATION

ENJOY A night of Cajun fun from 7-10 p.m. Saturday, July 19, at Cherokee Castle & Ranch. Reservations include crawfish boil with corn, potatoes and buffet of southern fried chicken, cole slaw, fried okra and desserts. The event’s signature drink will be a Hurricane. For reservations, go to www.cherokeeranch.org or call 303-688-4600.

NOV. 22, 1963: The day is frozen in time for many of us. The shots fired in Dallas rocked the nation. For nearly 50 years, the elite team of men whose mission was to protect the president refused to speak about that day - until now. Join us for an evening with Gerald Blaine, author of “The Kennedy Detail” for an intimate glimpse into the day that changed our country’s history. Program is from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, July 17, in the Veranda Tent at Cherokee Ranch & Castle, 6113 N. Daniels Park Road, Sedalia. Reservations include castle mini-tour, supper buffet, cash bar, presentation and dessert and coffee. Limited to 100 people. Call 303-688-4600 or go to www. cherokeeranch.org for reservations and information.

DAY OF FELINE FUN

START NOW ENROLLMENT HELP

THE DUMB Friends League invites cat lovers to CatFest from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 19, at 2080 S. Quebec St., Denver. Event includes clicker-training demonstrations, interactive chats from health and behavior experts, fun photo opportunities, activities for kids, music, food and shopping at the Meow Market. Adoption fees for cats 1 year and older will be waived, and all cat adopters will receive a goodie bag. All cat adoptions also include a spay/neuter surgery, initial vaccinations, a microchip ID implant and a free office visit with a participating veterinarian. Admission is free, and all ages are welcome. Go to www.ddfl.org or call 303-751-5772.

START NOW Potential Arapahoe Community College students can start the enrollment process at the Start Now event from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 19, at all three ACC campuses (Littleton, Parker and Castle Rock). For information, or to apply for admission, contact admissions@arapahoe. edu or 303-797-5621. Go to www.arapahoe.edu.

EVENTS CHEROKEE RANCH CRAWFISH BOIL

TRAIL MAINTENANCE OUTINGS RIDGELINE WRANGLERS host trail maintenance outings to help maintain and improve the soft surface trails at Ridgeline Open Space in the Meadows. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the trailhead parking lot off of Coachline Road. Outings are completed by 11:30 a.m. Bring gloves, sunscreen or hat, and water. Tools will be provided. Contact Lisa Sorbo at 303-814-7456 or lsorbo@crgov.com. Outings will be Saturdays, July 19, Aug. 16, Sept. 27 and Oct. 25.

LIFE ON THE FARM CAMP DENVER BOTANIC Gardens at Chatfield plans farm camp “Life on the Farm” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, July 21 to Friday, July 25. Scholarships available. Campers will learn to care for farm animals and cultivate vegetables on a working farm. No late pick-up available. Sign up at http:// catalog.botanicgardens.org/DateSelection.aspx?item=2119 HUNGER AND OUR COMMUNITY COLUMBINE UNITED Church wraps up it educational series “Why Do We Have So Many Hungry People?” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, at 6375 S. Platte Canyon Road, Littleton, with “Hunger in the schools.”The series is designed for anyone who has ever participated in a food drive, contributed to the food bank or worked at a soup kitchen. EDITOR’S NOTE: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.

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AREA CLUBS EDITOR’S NOTE: To add or update a club listing, e-mail calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

Lakewood and Littleton. To meet therapists or to learn about locations, scheduling and fees, visit www.ccc-denver.com or call 303-267-2310.

Professional

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.

Advertise: 303-566-4100

Instruction

Garage Sales

Former 6th Grade Math, Science, Language Arts Teacher and current GED Tutor with limited weekly availability to Privately Tutor your 4th - 6th Grader or a GED Student Effective and results proven techniques can help make your student an independent problem solver. Please call Carolyn Pastore 720-272-5424

Littleton The Coventry HOA Annual Garage Sale Sat 7/19 8am-2pm 1 day only! Gates open at 8am for huge multi-family sale Located South of Bowles between Santa Fe and Wadsworth

Summer Literacy Booster!

Tutoring sessions designed to maintain and boost your child’s literacy skills over the summer break. There are four sessions available: July 8-11, July 21-25, Aug 6-9, and Aug 11-15. After-school and weekend tutoring will also be available during the school year. For more information, contact Dr. Robin Litt at LiteracyColorado@gmail.com or (303) 915-7682.

Misc. Notices Want To Purchase

minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201

Moving Sale-Arvada 12039 W52nd PL Near 52nd & Ward Lots of Furniture, Household, Antiques July 18 8-4, Jul 19 8-12

Westminster Community Yard Sale 860 West 132nd Ave Westminster 80234 8am-4pm Friday, Saturday & Sunday July 18, 19 & 20 Furniture, Electronics, Toys, Wood Carvings, Gun Cabinet, Tools, Household, Kitchen, Huge Variety and Much More Start at the North Parking Lot by the Clubhouse

Bicycles

ELECTRIC BIKES Adult 2-Wheel Bicycles & & 3 wheel Trikes No Drivers License, Registration or Gas needed 303-257-0164

Lawn and Garden LawnBoy Mower 1650 Briggs Stratton engine self propelled with bag, seed spreader, gas can, maintained, like new $125 Liz 720-331-1479

Musical Baldwin Spinet Piano Circa 1964, very good condition $750 (303)521-4562

PETS FARM & AGRICULTURE

Farm Products & Produce

Estate Sales

719-775-8742

Northglenn Estate Sale - 7/18 & 7/19 9am-5Pm 10870 Larry Drive, Northglenn All Must Go!

MERCHANDISE

Garage Sales

Littleton

Garage Sale at 1368 West Briarwood Ave 7/26 9a to 4p and 7/27 10a to 3p. Lots of Gently used baby items Strollers, High Chair, Diaper Gennie, Baby girls clothes, Household, Furniture and more

Upright Freezer Commercial Grade New condition, 19.7 c.f. In Castle Rock $200 719-429-7570

TRANSPORTATION

Autos for Sale Arts & Crafts 17th Annual Winter Park Craft Fair

Aug. 9th & 10th. Sat 9-6 Sun 9-4 Winter Park Colorado. Lions Club Breakfast Applications now available call 970-531-3170 or email jjbeam@hotmail.com htpt://wpcf.wikifoundry.com

2001 Dodge Caravan Sport. Runs great. Priced below KBB. Original owner. Cash only. 4, 185/65R14 Falken tires on rims--like new.$300.00 (303)980-8305

RV’s and Campers 2008 Montana 3295 RK 5th wheel, 3 slides, Artic Package, King bed, Air H id e a bed , cen tral va c , electric/gas water heater, W/D hook ups $27,950 (303)514-5010

Bicycles Wanted

HUGE Multi-Family

Mega Sale Inside Gym!! 6250 Wright St, Arvada July 16-18: 8am-6pm July 19: 8am-noon

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

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

Cash for all Cars and Trucks Electric bicycles

electric3 Wheel Trikes electric Scooters - ebike conversion No license required No gas required No credit required Easy-Fun-Fitness Call the ebike experts

303-257-0164

Jewelry

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

Recreation

Golden

GARAGE SALE! Friday & Saturday Downsizing - Free Stuff Antiques, Jewelry, Purses, Tools, Jerseys, Clothes, Collectables, Toys 22nd & Arapahoe Street near GHS July 18-19 8am-4pm Cash Only

CONTACTS UNLIMITED is a business and

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Appliances

Community Garage Sale Saturday July 19th 8:00am-5:00pm Northwest Eagles 8800 N. Federal Blvd. Reserved 10x10 sellers space for $10.00 in advance available to public. Food provided by the Junior Eagles.

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

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.

GARAGE & ESTATE SALES

Castle Rock Large Sale July 18th & 19th 332 Crosshaven Place Some Furniture, Tents, upright freezer, and more

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

LITTLETON LETIP meets from 7-8:30 a.m. every Tuesday for breakfast at Egg and I, 2360 W. Belleview Ave., to exchange qualified business leads. Call Bob Hier Jr. at 303-6606426 or e-mail hierb@yahoo.com.

Grain Finished Buffalo

quartered, halves and whole

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION of University

Under $1000 Running or not. Any condition

(303)741-0762 bestcashforcars.com

DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK, BOAT, RV; Running or not, to www.developmentaldisabled.org Tax deductible! 303-659-8086. 14 years of service

DEER CREEK Women’s Golf Association. The 2010 golf season is just around the corner and we’re looking forward to a terrific new year! If you’re looking for a challenging course and the company of friendly women on Tuesday mornings, please consider joining our league. We’ve got the best deal in town. If interested please contact Chris Jackson at chris.dcwga@q.com or 303-347-9193.

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

NUTRITION CLASSES. Free bootcamp class meets at 8:30 a.m. three Saturdays per month at L-Town Nutrition, 1360 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Go to the park for a fun, energizing start to the weekend. Visit our Facebook pages for updates: Littleton 24Fit Club or L-Town Nutrition. Also offered is a Body Exchange Challenge. This consists of weekly meetings to discuss both nutrition and fitness. We deliver all of the tools that you need to help you reach your goal. There is an optional fitness class offered after the class. The class meets Wednesdays at noon or 6 p.m. You can join the challenge anytime, the fees are prorated. Visit L-Town Nutrition, call Gen McKenna at 303-730-2038 or email ltownnutrition@gmail.com to sign up. SINGLE DADS Resource Center Inc., a nonprofit organization, offers free parenting classes such as “The Ins and Outs of Single Fathering Parenting” focused on single fathers. Classes are from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 6322 S. Lakeview St., Littleton. Call Jamey O’Donnell, founder and executive director of the group, at 720-298-2021 or e-mail info@sdrci.org. SUMMIT CANCER Solutions is a nonprofit organization that offers exercise programs in the Denver Metro area to adult cancer survivors. Our goal is to improve the health and well being of cancer survivors through exercise. Contact us at 303-409-2206, e-mail us at info@summitcancersolutions. org or visit www.summitcancersolutions.org.

Social

AMERICAN NEEDLEPOINT Guild, Colorado Columbine Chapter, meets third Mondays each month, except August and December. Call Doris at 303-403-8703.

ANTIQUE CLUB meets the second Saturday each month from 10 a.m. to noon at Antique Gallery, 5501 S. Broadway, Littleton. Call 303-794-8100. ARAPAHOE COUNTY Young Democrats meetings are the third Thursday each month. Call Benjamin Godfrey at 303-745-3418 or e-mail bhgodfrey@qwest.net. AMAZING TITAN Toastmasters meets from 6-8 p.m. Mondays at Marie Callender’s, Dry Creek Court and Broadway. Call Art Gomen at 303-762-9726. BEMIS EVENING Book Group meets at the library, 6014 S. Datura St., in Littleton, the third Monday each month at 7 p.m. Call 303-795-3961. BEMIS KNITTING Group invites knitters to the library’s knitting group, which meets Fridays at 2 p.m. in Sophie’s Place. Just bring a pair of needles and a skein of yarn. Beginners learn skills such as casting on, knitting, pearling, and casting off, while experienced knitters get project ideas and provide hints and tips. The group is creating mittens, scarves and hats for elderly library users at Bemis’ sister libraries in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria. BEMIS NONFICTION Writers’ Group. Unpublished nonfiction writers of personal essays and/or articles meet the second Monday each month at 6:30 p.m. in the café area of Sophie’s Place at the library. Take a pencil and five copies of a recent essay, no longer than 650 words, to share and read aloud. Elaine Kallos, a language arts instructor, facilitates the group.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN Basketball Academy

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.

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

CHATFIELD SERTOMA Club meets the first and third Mondays at Bistro Aspen Grove, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Contact Linda Holloway at 303-423-4197 or linda@ bessieshope.org.

club, expert training for youth basketball players grades fifth through 12th meets twice per week and operates all year. Play in leagues and tournaments. Send inquiries to ronkburgin@ yahoo.com.

Service

AMERICAN LEGION George C. Evans Post 103 Attention military veterans: Do you believe in patriotism and in helping our veterans, our children and our communities? Join the Littleton American Legion George C. Evans Post 103 at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month at the Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton. Visit www. legionpost103.org or call 720-287-2139.

CREATIVE COUNSELING Center is a network of mental health providers with offices in Denver, Aurora,

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 We welcome new members Clubs continues on Page 26

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Enders-Stevens is woman to beat Drag racer leading the way in 2014 in first season with Elite By Jim Benton

jbenton @coloradocommunitymedia.com Erica Enders-Stevens, the Mellow Yello Pro Stock points leader, is ready for the challenge facing her at Bandimere Speedway. Enders-Stevens’ first campaign with Elite Motorsports has been a dream season heading into the July 18-20 Mopar Mile High Nationals at the Morrison drag racing facility. However, racing at Bandimere will present a couple new tests for the 30-year-old Houston native who now resides in New Orleans. “It is a challenge to race at altitude,” said Enders-Stevens. “Everything is different in our class, Pro Stock. You have to change everything to be able to run at high altitude and then from the driving aspect, the racing happens differently. The clutch is incredibly easy to push, we run a little bit slower times in mile per hour and the shift lights come at different increments. It’s challenging because it is different.” The second challenge Enders-Stevens will have to overcome is her friend Allen Johnson. Enders-Stevens, the most successful female driver in Pro Stock history, has garnered 1,116 points in 13 races this season and has a 241-point lead over the secondplace Johnson with five races remaining before the six-race Countdown to the championship. Johnson has been dominating at Bandimere, while driving his Mopar Dodge. The 2012 Pro Stock World Champion has won five of the past six races there and is the track’s two-time defending Pro Stock champion. “AJ is definitely king of the mountain,” admitted Enders-Stevens. “His team and Mark Ingersoll, his crew chief, have really got it figured out. AJ is a great friend of mine. He was a groomsman at our wedding and his wife was one of my bridesmaids. “We’re very close. If we can’t win, I’d certainly love for them to win. We joke with them all the time, `what’s the point of us even going to Denver, you’re going to win anyway.’ We are certainly going to do our best to try to knock him off the top but at the same time what they have done up there is pretty incredible.” Johnson, the 2012 Pro Stock World champion, came right to the point when asked about Enders-Stevens’ success this season. “She has been kicking our butts,” he said. “They’ve got a good team and she’s a great driver. She will be the driver to contend with at Bandimere. Hopefully we can continue to run well at Bandimere, but each year everybody seems to get a little closer.” Enders-Stevens is not a stranger to Bandimere’s quarter-mile drag strip — known on the National Hot Rod Association circuit as Thunder Mountain. “I’ve raced at Bandimere since I drove junior dragsters,” she said. “I believe 1997 or ‘98 was the first year I was there and I’ve been going there ever since. I think so highly of the Bandimere family. What they have done for our sport is pretty incredible. The facility is state of the art, the hospitality is wonderful and I look forward to coming back every year.” Enders-Stevens will be coming back this July as one of the top drivers in the competitive Pro Stock division. She has won four events this year and has qualified first or second in 12 of the 13 races leading up to Bandimere. She now has 10 career NHRA pro career victories, joining Angelle Sampey (41 in Pro Stock Motorcycle) and Shirley Muldowney (18 in Top Fuel) as the only women with double-digit pro national event wins. “Every girl racer out there just wants to be looked at as a driver and not as anything different,” Enders-Stevens said. “There are not very many of us but I always joke that

Erica Enders-Stevens, the 2014 points leader in the NHRA pro-stock drag-racing circuit celebrates an early-season win. Enders-Stevens will be a driver to watch July 18-20 at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison. Courtesy photos the car doesn’t know the difference if a man or a women is driving it. When the helmet goes on, I just think everything is equal and we’re all there to rip each other’s throats out.” Enders-Stevens has been driving like a champion in her first season with Elite Motorsport’s single-car team. She drove for Victor Cagnazzi for a majority of her professional career before moving to Elite. “When I moved to Elite Motorsports at the end of last year, it was a big change,” said Enders-Stevens. “I knew immediately that I had made the right decision. The most important piece of the puzzle is definitely people. I’ve got a tremendous team and they have my back, they are encouraging and they are awesome. They work their tails off. We have a lot of great team chemistry. That’s a huge part of our success.” “Horsepower certainly doesn’t hurt. Nick Ferri and Jake Hairston who head up our engine shop have given us really awesome engines. My crew chiefs Rick and Rickie Jones are also my chassis builders. They have the car just running awesome. There are a lot of things that go into it. Everything just feels like it has come together.” Enders-Stevens has twice driven her Chevy-powered red Camaro to national elapsed time and speed records this season. “It’s been an incredible year so far,” she said. “If you would have told me where I would be at this point of the season I would have said I hope so but I have to pinch myself. It’s surreal. I’m at a loss for words about the season we have had.” Enders-Stevens will be one of the drivers to watch at Bandimere along with Johnson, Top Fuel points leader Doug Kalitta, Funny Car frontrunner Robert Hight and Andrew Hines who tops the points in Pro Stock Motorcycle. Hines, a 3-time world champion, is a graduate of Trinidad High School. Defending champions Spencer Massey (Top Fuel), Cruz Pedregon (Funny Car) and Shawn Gann (Pro Stock Motorcycle) are other entrants for fans to follow. The annual Mopar Block Party in Golden will be from 6-8 p.m. July 17 in Golden and racing begins July 18 with sportsman and profession qualifying sessions.

Erica Enders-Stevens’ Camaro will most likely be one of the fastest cars on the track July 18-20 at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison. Enders-Stevens is the current points leader in the NHRA pro-stock drag-racing circuit.

READY FOR RACING? WHAT: Mopar NHRA Mile High Nationals WHEN: JULY 18-20 WHERE: BANDIMERE Speedway, 3051 South Rooney

Road, Morrison, 80465

SCHEDULE: JULY 17: 6-9 p.m., Mopar Block Party in

downtown Golden

JULY 18: 11 a.m. - Sportsman qualifying; 4:45 p.m. - Pro Stock qualifying; 5:30 p.m. - Nitro qualifying; 7:15 p.m. Pro Stock qualifying; 8 p.m. - Nitro qualifying; 9 p.m. - Jet dragsters JULY 19: 11 a.m. - Sportsman eliminations; 3:15 p.m. - Pro

Stock qualifying; 4 p.m. - Nitro qualifying; 5:45 p.m. - Pro Stock qualifying; 6:30 p.m. - Nitro qualifying; 7:30 p.m. - Jet dragsters

JULY 20: 10 a.m. - Pre-race ceremonies; 11 a.m. - Round 1 Nitro eliminations; Noon - Round 1 Pro Stock eliminations; 1 p.m. - Round 2 Nitro eliminations; 1:30 p.m. - Round 2 Pro Stock eliminations; 1:45 p.m. - Semifinals Sportsman eliminations; 2:30 p.m. - Semifinals Nitro eliminations; 2:45 p.m. - Semifinals Pro Stock eliminations; 3 p.m. - Sportsman Finals; 3:50 p.m. - Pro Stock Finals; 3:55 p.m. - Nitro Finals TICKET INFORMATION: 303-697-6001 or www.bandi-

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ThunderRidge grad weighs NFL chances Told he was too small to play Division I ball, Manhart considered among top small college players in country By Jim Benton

jbenton @coloradocommunitymedia.com Cole Manhart was once told he was too small to play major college football. Four years later he’s developed into an offensive lineman that could very well play on the bigtime stage in the National Football League. Manhart, a 6-foot-5, 310-pound senior starting offensive tackle at Division II Nebraska Kearney, was an American Football Coaches Association first-team All-American last season and the lone Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association first-team selection. He has been tabbed for many preseason accolades this summer including All-American honors by the Sporting News and Lindy’s. Bleacher Report also selected Manhart as one of the top 14 small college (FCS, Division II, Division II and NAIA) prospects for the 2015 NFL draft. Manhart was a 240-pound All-Continental League lineman during his senior season at ThunderRidge High School but his size dampened his chances to play Division I football which left a chip on his shoulder. “I had aspirations to go to the University of Colorado or Colorado State,” said Manhart. “They told me at the time I wasn’t big enough

to go play there. As I’ve gotten older I have realized what a great opportunity it was that UNK took a shot on me. “It’s really been a chip on my shoulder because they said I couldn’t play Division I football. I’m just out to show them that I can play football with the best kids in the country. I don’t care if they are Division I kids, Division II kids or Division III kids. I am one of the best offensive linemen in the country and I’m going to show that to people this year.” CSU wanted Manhart to walk on but the chance to be a big-man on campus at Kearney was too appealing. “I remember one time a Colorado State coach came to my school and said we’d like to offer you a scholarship but we offered our last scholarship to this kid from Pomona and it was because he was about 40 pounds heavier,” recalled Manhart. “At that time I didn’t think it was that big of a deal. I thought they would have time to develop me. They offered me a preferred walk-on (spot). “UNK was always loyal to me and offered me a scholarship. Coming from a single household with just my Mom, taking the money was a pretty easy decision for me rather than going to CSU and having to pay my way and play football at the same time.” Manhart will be starting for the third consecutive season for a Loper offense that averaged 203.7 rushing yards a game during the 2013 season. “I got up to 260 pounds by spring ball of my first year,” said Manhart. “I went home that first year, came back and I was about 290. Right now I’m at about 310. So it was gradual. I put the weight on the best way possible and didn’t try to stack it all on at one time.

SPORTS ROUNDUP Kent scores playoff win

Cody Kent needed an extra hole but won the Colorado Golf Association Match Play Championship July 11 at The Heritage at Westmoor in Westminster. Kent, the 22-year-old former Douglas County golfer playing out of the Country Club at Castle Pines, defeated Jacob Allenbach of Walking Stick Golf Course with a par putt on the first extra hole, the 37th of the match. With four holes to play, Kent led by two but Allenbach rallied and the sixth lead change of the match put him ahead heading into the 36th hole. However, Allenbach bogeyed the final regulation hole, which allowed Kent, a senior golfer at the University of Tulsa, to force the playoff with a par.

Tennis champ leaves Arapahoe

Arapahoe sophomore Tate Schroeder, the Class 5A No. 1 singles champion, won’t repeat her title next season. Schroeder will play

for the next two years at the IMG Academy Bollettieri Tennis program in Bradenton, Fla. IMG is a private athletic and academic institute for athletes.

Highlands Ranch golfer aces tourney

Sydney Gillespie of Highlands Ranch placed first in the 36-hole girls division of the Colorado Trusted Choice Big “I” qualifying golf tournament June 26 and 27 at Boomerang Links and Hyland Hills in Greeley. The top two finishers in the boys and girls divisions qualified to play in the Big I National Championship Aug. 5-8 at Pete Dye Club in Bridgeport, WV. Gillespie carded a 152 two-day total while Alan Berry of Littleton was second in the boys division with a 144 total.

Cole Manhart (64) was once told by Colorado State and the University of Colorado he was too small to play college football. Manhart, who weighs in at 310 pounds, is now considered one of the nation’s top Division II offensive lineman at Nebraska Kearney. He is a pre-season All-American and an NFL prospect. Courtesy photo “That’s what colleges are looking for these days, those kids that are 300 pounds that they can take right away. That was a big thing of why I didn’t get an opportunity at a Division I school. I wasn’t 300 pounds coming out of high school.” It took a year but Manhart launched his mission to prove that many recruiters were wrong. “Once I got to college, and started to get a little more confidence, I knew I could play college football,” confessed Manhart. “Then my sophomore year when I became a fulltime starter, I thought I can do this. Everything really started clicking for me.” Manhart has been working out all summer with teammates in hopes of improving his chances to play at the next level. He is strong, squats 500 pounds, plays aggressive and is agile enough to play H-Back in Kearney’s `hammer package.’ “He is one of our most celebrated players of all time and we have had some good ones over the years,” said Kearney head coach and

offensive line coach Darrell Morris. Morris told the Kearney Hub that “at our level he’s the complete package. He’s athletic, runs well, he’s got a motor, he’s strong as a bull, he’s got the frame and he understands football. If he continues to develop the way he is, I don’t see people in the NFL not coming to take a look at him.” Manhart, however, is not putting the cart before the horse. “I’ve given the NFL a good look at the type of caliber player that I am,” he added. “But I still think I have something to prove because I do come from a small school and being consistent at a small school is something big that NFL teams are going to see. “So if I can go out and show them that I have done this for three years in a row and I’m one of the top offensive linemen in the nation at the Division II level that will go a long way. I’ve always had that chip on my shoulder and just being able to go out this season and be able to put everything on the line one more time for them does have a lot of importance.”

Creek gets new coach

Cherry Creek’s consolidated hockey team has hired Brent Tollar as an assistant hockey coach. Tollar was head coach at Steamboat Springs last season.

MMA event to raise funds for charity Sparta Combat League showcases weleterweight title bout on July 18 By Mike DiFerdinando

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Five years ago Jeff and Becca Cisneros were sitting in a coffee shop when inspiration hit. “We own a supplement company (Spartan Labs) and we’re both (Mixed Martial Arts) fans and have a lot of close ties to the military and I said, `you know if we used that as a platform we could probably raise a lot of money for people by hosting an Army vs. Marines dway fight,” Jeff Cisneros recalled. So the Cisneros brought together a handful of current and retired military veterans who were training as fighters and hosted their first event. “It was a big success and we raised $4,000 for three wounded Iraq veterans and their families,” said Jeff. “That was a big moment because we realized that we could do something to really help people using this platform.” Since then, the organization, which began as Beatdown Promotions, has put on fights with donations benefitting local veterans. There was Beatdown Cancer where donations benefitted families struggling to make it through cancer and there was Battle of the Badges, in which donations benefitted injured police officers. In 2012 the name of the organization was changed to Sparta Combat League in an effort to brand what had become one of the

fastest growing promotions in Colorado. In 2013 they began attracting professional fighters. “2013 was a breakthrough year for us,” Cisneros said. “We’re becoming one of the, if not the most, respected MMA organization in the state.” While Cisneros said he hopes that the Sparta Combat League will eventually join the ranks of well-known national organizations, he said that charity will always be a major part of their business plan. “We are the only promotion (company) to incorporate a charity into every event,” he said. “That won’t change.” The Sparta Combat League will be coming to Castle Rock again on July 18 for an event at the Douglas County Events Center. Matt Cockrell and Austin Jones will headline the fight card. “People are calling it the biggest welterweight title fight in Colorado history,” Cisneros said. The event will benefit Mesa County Deputy Keith Chadd who is battling brain cancer. Chadd was diagnosed with brain cancer on June 5. His father-in-law searched desperately for the best tools to fight the cancer and he found it at MD Anderson Hospital in Houston. He will be starting treatment within the next couple weeks and a portion of the proceeds from the fight will go to help pay for his treatment. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the fights begin at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $25 for general admission and between $40-75 for reserved seats. For more information and to buy tickets, visit www.spartacombatmma.com.

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TO OUR fun loving group. Join us for games (bridge, canasta, MahJongg and

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speaking in public makes you anxious. We improve your communications and leadership skills in a thoughtful, supportive environment. Our club meets from 7-8:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of the month at the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Station, 11139 Bradford St., Littleton. Visitors are welcome. Contact Herb Dreo at herb@ dreomc.com (303-763-7334) or Pam Toyen at ptoyen7@hotmail.com (303-5708606). Visit http://columbine.toastmastersclubs.org/

CURRENT EVENTS Group meets the first Wednesdays of the month

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DAUGHTERS OF the British Empire is a national organization with a philanthropic purpose. For almost a century, DBE has been a common bond for women of British heritage living in the United States. DBE is open to women who are citizens or residents of the United States who are of British Commonwealth birth or ancestry or who are married to men of British Commonwealth birth or ancestry. There are six chapters in Colorado, including chapters in Littleton, Englewood, Centennial, Evergreen and Boulder County. Call Chris at 303-683-6154 or Olive at 303-347-1311 or visit www.dbecolorado.org and use the contact form available. DISCOVERY CLUB is a fun and exciting way to meet new friends and enjoy recreational activities. Activities include sports, arts and crafts, drama, singing, dancing, board and computer games, group and individual activities. Volunteer opportunities exist for people older than 15. Student volunteers can earn community service hours. Club meets third Saturday each month at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8817 South Broadway. Call Jenita Rhodes at 303-791-0659. DRY CREEK Sertoma Club. The only all Women’s Sertoma club in the

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28 The Independent

A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 46, HIGHLAND VIEW, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 2518 East Nichols Circle, Centennial, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/20/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 6/26/2014 Last Publication: 7/24/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 04/25/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Oliver E. Frascona, Esq. #5748 Karen J. Radakovich, Esq. #11649 Frascona Joiner Goodman and Greens t e i n P C 4 7 5 0 T a b l e M e s a D ri v e , Boulder, CO 80305-5500 (303) 494-3000 Attorney File # 7192-2090 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012

Public Notices NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustees Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0596-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 14, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): Michelle Losier Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Pinnacle Mortgage Group Inc., A Colorado Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Bank of America, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: June 18, 2009 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: June 26, 2009 Recording Information (Reception Number) B9068640 Original Principal Amount: $164,641.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $155,581.51 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 63, BLOCK 3, SOUTHCREEK SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7887 South Kittredge Circle, Englewood, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 09/10/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 7/17/2014 Last Publication: 8/14/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 05/14/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Jennifer Griest #34830 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery-Graber #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 14-01559 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 0596-2014 First Publication: 7/17/2014 Last Publication: 8/14/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0471-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On April 15, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): Stephan Michael Gallegos Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: April 23, 2007 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: May 09, 2007 Recording Information (Reception Number): B7059021 Original Principal Amount: $155,914.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $143,844.86 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 46, HIGHLAND VIEW, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 2518 East Nichols Circle, Centennial, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/13/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 6/19/2014 Last Publication: 7/17/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 04/15/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 Attorney File # 1269.100286.F01 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012

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Legal Notice NO.: 0471-2014 First Publication: 6/19/2014 Last Publication: 7/17/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0488-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On April 16, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): Walter L. Moore and Jean Moore Original Beneficiary(ies): SEATTLE MORTGAGE COMPANY Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company Date of Deed of Trust: August 28, 2006 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: September 08, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number): B6130267 Original Principal Amount: $411,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $252,736.82 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 1, BLOCK 9, BEL VUE HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7317 South Delaware Court, Littleton, CO 80120. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/13/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 6/19/2014 Last Publication: 7/17/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 04/16/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 Attorney File # 8686.100057.F01 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 0488-2014 First Publication: 6/19/2014 Last Publication: 7/17/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE OF SALE

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0491-2014

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herein, has filed Notice of Election and

28 Demand for sale as provided by law and

Public Notice

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0491-2014

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On April 16, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): Penelope A Melville McBain A/K/A Penelope A McBain Original Beneficiary(ies): Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust: October 11, 2008 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: November 04, 2008 Recording Information (Reception Number): B8123102 Original Principal Amount: $177,840.46 Outstanding Principal Balance: $176,067.02 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 30, HILLCREST HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 1740 West Crestline Drive, Littleton, CO 80120. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

Public Trustees

NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/13/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 6/19/2014 Last Publication: 7/17/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 04/16/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 Attorney File # 9105.100208.F01 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 0491-2014 First Publication: 6/19/2014 Last Publication: 7/17/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0520-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On April 25, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Christopher Mark Puent Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Bank, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company Date of Deed of Trust May 09, 2008 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 13, 2008 Recording Information (Reception Number) B8055214 Original Principal Amount $147,682.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $147,217.21 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: Lot 50, Block 1, WOLHURST LANDING, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as: 2819 W Davies Dr, Littleton, CO 80120. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/20/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 6/26/2014 Last Publication: 7/24/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 04/25/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for

Public Trustees

Legal Notice No.: 0520-2014 First Publication: 6/26/2014 Last Publication: 7/24/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0528-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On April 29, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): DANIEL C. MCCANN AND GINGER S. MCCANN Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: July 16, 2010 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: July 23, 2010 Recording Information (Reception Number): D0070893 Original Principal Amount: $350,750.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $339,202.32 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 28, BLOCK 1, WILLOW CREEK, FILING NO. 10, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 8855 EAST PHILLIPS PLACE, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/27/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 7/3/2014 Last Publication: 7/31/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 04/29/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly L. Decker #32647 Toni M.N. Dale #30580 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 302, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 14-910-26401 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 0528-2014 First Publication: 7/3/2014 Last Publication: 7/31/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0529-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On April 29, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): Ana L Melgar Original Beneficiary(ies): CHASE BANK USA, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust: November 21, 2005 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: November 28, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number): B5177793 Original Principal Amount: $188,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $163,087.78 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 2, BLOCK 3, WALNUT HILLS-FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 6876 S Spruce St, Centennial, CO 80112.

By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee USA, N.A. The name, address, business telephone Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPnumber and bar registration number of the Morgan Chase Bank, National Association attorney(s) representing the legal holder of Date of Deed of Trust: November 21, the indebtedness is: 2005 Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 County of Recording: Arapahoe Lisa Cancanon #42043 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: NovemEmily Jensik #31294 ber 28, 2005 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Recording Information (Reception Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Number): B5177793 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Original Principal Amount: $188,000.00 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Outstanding Principal Balance: Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Ban$163,087.78 nock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 813Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4 )(i), you 1177 are hereby notified that the covenants of Attorney File # 1068.100247.F01 the deed of trust have been violated as The Attorney above is acting as a debt follows: failure to pay principal and incollector and is attempting to collect a terest when due together with all other To advertise your public notices call 303-566-4100 debt. Any information provided may be payments provided for in the evidence of used for that purpose. debt secured by the deed of trust and oth©Public Trustees' Association er violations thereof. of Colorado Revised 9/2012 THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. 0530-2014 Exhibit A The property to be foreclosed is: CONDOMINIUM UNIT 312, IN CONLOT 2, BLOCK 3, WALNUT HILLS-FILDOMINIUM BUILDING 9, HICKORY ING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, PLACE CONDOMINIUM, ACCORDING STATE OF COLORADO. TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREAlso known by street and number as: 6876 S Spruce St, Centennial, CO 80112. OF RECORDED MARCH 5, 1984 IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN BOOK 72 AT PAGE 75 THROUGH 77 IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURAND THE 9TH SUPPLEMENT RECORRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN DED NOVEDMBER 30, 1989 IN BOOK OF THE DEED OF TRUST. 102 AT PAGES 61 THROUGH 63, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF NOTICE OF SALE THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO, The current holder of the Evidence of Debt AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN secured by the Deed of Trust, described THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION herein, has filed Notice of Election and FOR HICKORY PLACE CONDOMINIDemand for sale as provided by law and UMS, RECORDED ON MARCH 14, 1984 in said Deed of Trust. IN BOOK 4110 AT PAGE 592 AND THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given AMENDED DECLARATION RECORDED that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. AUGUST 7, 1984 IN BOOK 4230 AT on Wednesday, 08/27/2014, at the East PAGE 282 AND THE 9TH ANNEXATION Hearing Room, County Administration RECORDED NOVEMBER 30, 1989 IN Building, 5334 South Prince Street, BOOK 5823 AT PAGE 282 AND THE 9TH Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and ANNEXATION RECORDED NOVEMBER best bidder for cash, the said real prop30, 1989 IN BOOK 5823 AT PAGE 584 IN erty and all interest of the said Grantor(s), SAID RECORDS, COUNTY OF ARGrantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for APAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt seLegal Notice NO.: 0530-2014 cured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' First Publication: 7/3/2014 fees, the expenses of sale and other items Last Publication: 7/31/2014 allowed by law, and will issue to the purName of Publication: Littleton Independent chaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. Public Notice First Publication: 7/3/2014 Last Publication: 7/31/2014 COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION Name of Publication: Littleton Independent CRS §38-38-103 IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0545-2014 A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO given with regard to the following deCURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. scribed Deed of Trust: DATE: 04/29/2014 On April 29, 2014, the undersigned Public Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for Trustee caused the Notice of Election and the County of Arapahoe, State of ColorDemand relating to the Deed of Trust deado scribed below to be recorded in the By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee County of Arapahoe records. The name, address, business telephone Original Grantor(s): Daniel T Lafore number and bar registration number of the Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Elecattorney(s) representing the legal holder of tronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nomthe indebtedness is: inee for Ideal Home Loans, LLC, a ColorRobert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 ado Limited Liability Company Lisa Cancanon #42043 Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Emily Jensik #31294 Branch Banking and Trust Company Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Date of Deed of Trust: June 22, 2009 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 County of Recording: Arapahoe Monica Kadrmas #34904 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: July 01, Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 2009 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BanRecording Information (Reception nock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 813Number): B9071291 1177 Original Principal Amount: $116,177.00 Attorney File # 1068.100246.F01 Outstanding Principal Balance: The Attorney above is acting as a debt $109,487.28 collector and is attempting to collect a Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you debt. Any information provided may be are hereby notified that the covenants of used for that purpose. the deed of trust have been violated as ©Public Trustees' Association follows: failure to pay principal and inof Colorado Revised 9/2012 terest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of Legal Notice NO.: 0529-2014 debt secured by the deed of trust and othFirst Publication: 7/3/2014 er violations thereof. Last Publication: 7/31/2014 THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE Name of Publication: Littleton Independent A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: See Exhibit “A” Public Notice Also known by street and number as: 3060 W Prentice Ave Unit 1, Littleton, CO COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION 80123. CRS §38-38-103 THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0530-2014 IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is OF THE DEED OF TRUST. given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: NOTICE OF SALE On April 29, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and The current holder of the Evidence of Debt Demand relating to the Deed of Trust desecured by the Deed of Trust, described scribed below to be recorded in the herein, has filed Notice of Election and County of Arapahoe records. Demand for sale as provided by law and Original Grantor(s): Sharon G Bowen in said Deed of Trust. Original Beneficiary(ies): ADVANTAGE THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given PLUS MORTGAGE, LLC that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPon Wednesday, 08/27/2014, at the East Morgan Chase Bank, National Association Hearing Room, County Administration Date of Deed of Trust: May 08, 2003 Building, 5334 South Prince Street, County of Recording: Arapahoe Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and Recording Date of Deed of Trust: June 03, best bidder for cash, the said real prop2003 erty and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Recording Information (Reception Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for Number): B3119591 the purpose of paying the indebtedness Original Principal Amount: $94,232.00 provided in said Evidence of Debt seOutstanding Principal Balance: cured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' $77,848.92 fees, the expenses of sale and other items Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you allowed by law, and will issue to the purare hereby notified that the covenants of chaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as the deed of trust have been violated as provided by law. follows: failure to pay principal and inFirst Publication: 7/3/2014 terest when due together with all other Last Publication: 7/31/2014 payments provided for in the evidence of Name of Publication: Littleton Independent debt secured by the deed of trust and othIF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO er violations thereof. A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE A FIRST LIEN. BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO The property to be foreclosed is: CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO DATE: 04/29/2014 AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFCynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for ERENCE the County of Arapahoe, State of ColorAlso known by street and number as: ado 5250 South Huron Way #9-312, Littleton, By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee CO 80120. The name, address, business telephone THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN number and bar registration number of the IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURattorney(s) representing the legal holder of RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN the indebtedness is: OF THE DEED OF TRUST. Giovanni Camacho, Esq #44364 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 600 NOTICE OF SALE 17th Street, Suite 2350 S, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710 The current holder of the Evidence of Debt Attorney File # 14CO00029-1 secured by the Deed of Trust, described The Attorney above is acting as a debt herein, has filed Notice of Election and collector and is attempting to collect a Demand for sale as provided by law and debt. Any information provided may be in said Deed of Trust. used for that purpose. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given ©Public Trustees' Association that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. of Colorado Revised 9/2012 on Wednesday, 08/27/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration 0545-2014 Exhibit A Building, 5334 South Prince Street, CONDOMINUM UNIT 1, IN CONDOMINLittleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and UM BUILDNG 3060, STEEPLECHASE II best bidder for cash, the said real propCONDOMINUMS, PHASE VI, ACCORDerty and all interest of the said Grantor(s), ING TO THE CONDOMINUM MAP Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for THEREOF, RECORDED SEPTEMBER the purpose of paying the indebtedness 12, 1996 AT RECEPTION NO. A6118639 provided in said Evidence of Debt seIN PLAT BOOK 131 AT PAGE 36 IN THE cured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE fees, the expenses of sale and other items CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE allowed by law, and will issue to the purCOUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO, chaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN provided by law. THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION First Publication: 7/3/2014 FOR STEEPLECHASE II CONDOMINLast Publication: 7/31/2014 UMS RECORDED MARCH 27, 1996 AT Name of Publication: Littleton Independent RECEPTION NO. A6036769 AND FIFTH IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO AMENDMENT RECORDED SEPTEMA LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO BER 12, 1996 UNDER RECEPTION NO. FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE A6118640, ANY AND ALL AMENDBY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO MENTS, ANNEXATIONS AND SUPPLECURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. MENTS THERETO, COUNTY OF ARDATE: 04/29/2014 APAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of ColorLegal Notice NO.: 0545-2014 ado First Publication: 7/3/2014 By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee Last Publication: 7/31/2014 The name, address, business telephone Name of Publication: Littleton Independent number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Public Notice Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION Emily Jensik #31294 CRS §38-38-103 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0547-2014 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 given with regard to the following deAronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Banscribed Deed of Trust: nock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 813On April 29, 2014, the undersigned Public 1177 Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Attorney File # 1068.100247.F01 Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the The Attorney above is acting as a debt County of Arapahoe records. collector and is attempting to collect a Original Grantor(s): ANGEL WILLIAMS debt. Any information provided may be AND VINCENT LUCIANO used for that purpose. Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ©Public Trustees' Association ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSof Colorado Revised 9/2012 TEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR ROCKY 0530-2014 Exhibit A MOUNTAIN MORTGAGE SPECIALISTS, CONDOMINIUM UNIT 312, IN CONINC DOMINIUM BUILDING 9, HICKORY Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK PLACE CONDOMINIUM, ACCORDING OF AMERICA, N.A. TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREDate of Deed of Trust: January 25, 2008 OF RECORDED MARCH 5, 1984 IN County of Recording: Arapahoe

July 17, 2014

Public Trustees

On April 29, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): ANGEL WILLIAMS AND VINCENT LUCIANO Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR ROCKY MOUNTAIN MORTGAGE SPECIALISTS, INC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: January 25, 2008 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: February 01, 2008 Recording Information (Reception Number): B8012736 Original Principal Amount: $211,929.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $193,820.90 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 2, BLOCK 27, CENTENNIAL ESTATES SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 5112 S. NEWTON STREET, LITTLETON, CO 80123. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

July 17, 2014

Public Trustees

NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/27/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 7/3/2014 Last Publication: 7/31/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 04/29/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Wayne E. Vaden #21026 Vaden Law Firm, LLC PO Box 18997, Denver, CO 80218 (303) 377-2933 Attorney File # 14-081-05400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 0547-2014 First Publication: 7/3/2014 Last Publication: 7/31/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0562-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 2, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): Jaime Becerra and Guadalupe Becerra and Alfredo Montanez-Torres Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for GreenPoint Mortgage Funding, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: US Bank National Association as Trustee for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2005-7 Date of Deed of Trust: July 19, 2005 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: July 28, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number): B5111824 Original Principal Amount: $186,400.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $186,374.26 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: L OT 2 6 , BL OCK 9 , BR OAD MOOR SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 5745 South Elati Street, Littleton, CO 80120. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/27/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 7/3/2014 Last Publication: 7/31/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 05/02/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 Attorney File # 4500.100180.F01 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a

number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 Attorney File # 4500.100180.F01 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012

Public Trustees

Legal Notice NO.: 0562-2014 First Publication: 7/3/2014 Last Publication: 7/31/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0583-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 9, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): Cathleen F. Burns Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Freedom Mortgage Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company Date of Deed of Trust: September 25, 2006 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: October 04, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number): B6142236 Original Principal Amount: $218,225.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $209,672.35 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 4, BLOCK 28, CENTENNIAL ESTATES 2ND FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 4280 W Belleview Pl, Littleton, CO 80123. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 09/03/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 7/10/2014 Last Publication: 8/7/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 05/09/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Karen J. Radakovich, Esq. #11649 Frascona Joiner Goodman and Greens te i n PC 4 7 5 0 Ta b l e M e s a D r i v e , Boulder, CO 80305-5500 (303) 494-3000 Attorney File # 7192-3060 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 0583-2014 First Publication: 7/10/2014 Last Publication: 8/7/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0585-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 9, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): JACKIE SKATES Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, NC. AS NOMINEE FOR UNION NATIONAL MORTGAGE CO. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust: June 29, 2012 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: July 03, 2012 Recording Information (Reception Number): D2071385 Original Principal Amount: $215,913.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $210,596.41 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 6, BLOCK 7, CHERRYWOOD VILLAGE FILING NO. ONE, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. PARCEL ID NUMBER: 2077-35-1-09-006 Also known by street and number as: 7780 SOUTH RACE STREET, CENTENNIAL, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 09/03/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as

in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 09/03/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 7/10/2014 Last Publication: 8/7/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 05/09/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Jennifer K. Cruseturner #44452 Courtney E Wright #45482 David R. Doughty #40042 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Eve M. Grina #43658 Allison L Berry #34531 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 14-001254 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012

Public Trustees

Legal Notice NO.: 0585-2014 First Publication: 7/10/2014 Last Publication: 8/7/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0597-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 14, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): PROCTOR G DUCHARM II AND PATTI A DUCHARM Original Beneficiary(ies): CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORP. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust: December 17, 2003 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: January 02, 2004 Recording Information (Reception Number): B4000523 Original Principal Amount: $136,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $116,676.04 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, TO WIT: LOT 20, APPLE ORCHARD MANORS. Also known by street and number as: 6638 SOUTH ARAPAHOE DR, LITTLETON, CO 80120. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 09/10/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 7/17/2014 Last Publication: 8/14/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 05/14/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly L. Decker #32647 Toni M.N. Dale #30580 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 302, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 14-942-26586 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 0597-2014 First Publication: 7/17/2014 Last Publication: 8/14/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0604-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 14, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): Sandra J Stanger Original Beneficiary(ies): Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust: September 16, 2008 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: October 14, 2008 Recording Information (Reception Number): B8115099 Original Principal Amount: $168,428.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $165,678.70 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 9, BLOCK 2, WINDEMERE HOMES TRACT NO. 2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

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Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 9, BLOCK 2, WINDEMERE HOMES TRACT NO. 2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 6402 South Spotswood Street, Littleton, CO 80120. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

Public Trustees

NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 09/10/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 7/17/2014 Last Publication: 8/14/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 05/14/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 Attorney File # 9105.100318.F01 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 0604-2014 First Publication: 7/17/2014 Last Publication: 8/14/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0540-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On April 29, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): Kevin Paul Orton Original Beneficiary(ies): Liberty Mortgage Corporation (Georgia) Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Branch Banking and Trust Company Date of Deed of Trust: June 05, 2002 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: June 13, 2002 Recording Information (Reception Number): B2109492 Original Principal Amount: $180,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $146,770.15 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: THAT PART OF BLOCK D, SECOND AMENDED PLAT OF CENTENNIAL ACRES, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE WESTERLY LINE OF LOT 17, BLOCK 9, SECOND AMENDED PLAT OF CENTENNIAL ACRES WITH THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF WEST AKSARBEN AVENUE; THENCE WESTERLY ON THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF WEST AKSARBEN AVENUE TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF SOUTH LOWELL BOULEVARD, THENCE SOUTHERLY ON THE EASTERLY LINE OF SOUTHLOWELL BOULEVARD TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE LINE OF CURVE “0” AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF SAID SECOND AMENDED PLAT OF CENTENNIAL ACRES, THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE “0” TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF LOT 17, BLOCK 9, THENCE NORTHERLY ON SAID WESTERLY LINE OF LOT 17, BLOCK 9 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, EXCEPT THE WESTERLY 10 FEET CONVEYED TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY FOR ROAD PURPOSES, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 3396 W. Aksarben Avenue, Littleton, CO 80123. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/27/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 7/3/2014 Last Publication: 7/31/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 04/29/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Milnor H Senior, III #7226 Giovanni Camacho, Esq #44364 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 600 17th Street, Suite 2350 S, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710 Attorney File # 14CO00015-1 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a

Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Milnor H Senior, III #7226 Giovanni Camacho, Esq #44364 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 600 17th Street, Suite 2350 S, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710 Attorney File # 14CO00015-1 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012

Public Trustees

Legal Notice NO.: 0540-2014 First Publication: 7/3/2014 Last Publication: 7/31/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on June, 27 2014 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Candace Joy Marye be changed to Caden J’Faolan McCavan Case No.: 2014 C 300654 Tammera Herivel By: J. Kaufmann, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 16263 First Publication: July 10, 2014 Last Publication: July 24, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on June 20, 2014 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Amber Alisha Williford be changed to Amber Alisha Martinez. Case No.: 2014 C 300624 Tammera Herivel, Clerk of the Court By: Laura Larson, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 16252 First Publication: July 3, 2014 Last Publication: July 17, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on June 16, 2014 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Mustafa Ali Bihi be changed to Ibrahim Ali Dayr. Case No.: 2014 C 300596 Tammera Herivel, Clerk of the Court By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 16254 First Publication: July 3, 2014 Last Publication: July 17, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on June 17, 2014 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Roma Bababikov be changed to Roman Rahamin Beck Case No.: 2014 C 300607 By: Judge C. N. Chauche Legal Notice No: 16260 First Publication: July 10, 2014 Last Publication: July 24, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on June 27, 2014 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Nicholas Sebastain Helmus be changed to Nicholas Paul Norman Krenning. Case No.: 2014 C 300656 Tammera Herivel By: J. Kaufmann, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 16261 First Publication: July 10, 2014 Last Publication: July 24, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on June 25, 2014 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Corinne Caffey be changed to Corrine Debra Caffey Case No.: 2014 C 300649 Tammera Herivel By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 16262 First Publication: July 10, 2014 Last Publication: July 24, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on May 14, 2014 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Abdlhakim Bashr Ahmed be changed to Abdihakim Ali Ahmed. Case No.: 2014 C 300417 Tammera Herivel By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 16264 First Publication: July 10, 2014 Last Publication: July 24, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on June 27, 2014 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

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

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The petition requests that the name of Kabeya Michel Mpoyi be changed to Michel Kabeya Mpoyi Case No.: 2014 C 300660

Name Changes

Tammera Herivel By: J. Kaufmann, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 16265 First Publication: July 10, 2014 Last Publication: July 24, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on July 1, 2014 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Latasha Nicole Burt be changed to Valyna Luna Ulrich. Case No.: 2014 C 300671 By: Judge C. N. Chauche Legal Notice No: 16268 First Publication: July 10, 2014 Last Publication: July 24, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on July 9, 2014 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Andriy Hirnyak be changed to Andriy Girnyak. Case No.: 2014 C 300712 Tammera Herivel By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 16279 First Publication: July 17, 2014 Last Publication: July 31, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Notice To Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ruth R. Dolberg, a/k/a Ruth Marie Dolberg, a/k/a Ruth M. Dolberg, Deceased. Case Number: 14PR30474 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado on or before November 3, 2014, or the claims may be forever barred. Donna L. Albert Personal Representative 402 Scarborough Drive Greer, SC 29650 Legal Notice No.: 16251 First Publication: July 3, 2014 Last Publication: July 17, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Anna M. Riedel, a/k/a Anna Mary Riedel, Deceased Case Number 14PR30512 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado on or before November 14, 2014, or the claims may be forever barred. Kenneth A. Riedel Personal Representative 14740 E. Kentucky Dr., Unit 731 Aurora, CO 80012 Legal Notice No.: 16267 First Publication: July 10, 2014 Last Publication: July 24, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of BILLIE RUTH VOTODIAN, Deceased Case Number: 14 PR 30467 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Co-Personal Representatives or to the District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado on or before December 15, 2014, or the claims may be forever barred. Mark Randel Votodian Co-Personal Representative 1450 S. Limas St. Aurora, CO 80012 (303) 306-7252 David Wayne Votodian Co-Personal Representative 655 S. Potomac Way Aurora, CO 80012 (303) 364-8802 Legal Notice No.: 16271 First Publication: July 10, 2014 Last Publication: July 24, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Thomas John Cassidy, Sr., aka Thomas J. Cassidy, aka Thomas J. Cassidy, Sr., aka Thomas John Cassidy, and Tom Cassidy, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30504 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Co-Personal Representatives or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before November 3, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Thomas J. Cassidy, Jr. Co-Personal Representative 3247 S. Parker Road, Apt. 1910 Denver, Colorado 80014 James P. Cassidy Co-Personal Representative 9237 Rosewood Court Littleton, Colorado 80126 Legal Notice No: 16255 First Publication: July 3, 2014 Last Publication: July 17, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Isabelle M. Sloan, aka Isabelle Mary Sloan, aka Isabelle Sloan, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30495 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Co-Personal Representatives or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before November 10, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred.

Tammera Herivel By: J. Kaufmann, Deputy Clerk

Richard A. Sloan and Robert K. Sloan Co-Personal Representatives c/o Walter M. Kelly II Miller & Steiert, P.C. 1901 W. Littleton Blvd. Littleton, Colorado 80120

Legal Notice No: 16265

Legal Notice No: 16269

The petition requests that the name of Kabeya Michel Mpoyi be changed to Michel Kabeya Mpoyi Case No.: 2014 C 300660

above-named estate are required to present them to the Co-Personal Representatives or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before November 10, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred.

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Richard A. Sloan and Robert K. Sloan Co-Personal Representatives c/o Walter M. Kelly II Miller & Steiert, P.C. 1901 W. Littleton Blvd. Littleton, Colorado 80120

Notice To Creditors

Legal Notice No: 16269 First Publication: July 10, 2014 Last Publication: July 24, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Colleen Nelson, aka Colleen June Nelson, aka Colleen J. Nelson, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 224 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before November 10, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Debra Allison Personal Representative 6933 E. Maplewood Avenue Centennial, Colorado 80111 Legal Notice No: 16270 First Publication: July 10, 2014 Last Publication: July 24, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Harry Eugene Carleno, aka Harry E. Carleno, aka H. E. Carleno, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 0185 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Co-Personal Representatives or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before November 10, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Gregory S. Carleno Co-Personal Representative P.O. Box 6008 Denver, Colorado 80206-0008 Paul C. Carleno Co-Personal Representative 7856 S. Logan Street Littleton, Colorado 80122-2811 Legal Notice No: 16272 First Publication: July 10, 2014 Last Publication: July 24, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Gerard C. Birdsall, aka Gerard Charles Birdsall, aka Jerry Birdsall, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30503 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before November 17, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Teresa Birdsall Personal Representative c/o: Glatstein & O’Brien, LLP 2696 S. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 350 Denver, Colorado 80222 303-757-4342 Legal Notice No: 16275 First Publication: July 17, 2014 Last Publication: July 31, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Doris Elizabeth Serroen, aka Doris E. Serroen, aka Doris Serroen, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30560 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before November 17, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Yvonne Townsend Personal Representative 10635 Oakmoor Court Parker, Colorado 80134 Legal Notice No: 16277 First Publication: July 17, 2014 Last Publication: July 31, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Olive Dion McDermott, aka Olive D. McDermott, aka Olive McDermott, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30549 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before November 24, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. David M. McDermott Personal Representative 4735 S. Xanthia Street Denver, Colorado 80237 Legal Notice No: 16278 First Publication: July 17, 2014 Last Publication: July 31, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice COUNTY COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Court Address: 1790 W. Littleton Boulevard Littleton, CO 80120 Phone Number: 3037984591

ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT: You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of Plaintiff, as set forth in the Complaint filed with the Court in this action, by filing with the Clerk of this Court an Answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 30 days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be completed on the day of the last publication. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the Clerk of the Court.

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If you fail to file your Answer or other response to the complaint in writing within 30 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the compliant without further notice. 1. This is an action affecting the property described in the Complaint and is an action affecting specific property or status, as well as a proceeding in persona. The relief sought by the Plaintiff is an injunction ordering compliance with restrictive covenants, as well as an award of attorneys fees and costs, which will affect the following real property: 1219 S. Rifle St., also known as Lot 13, Block 5, Somerset Village Sub 3rd Filing, Arapahoe County, Colorado, Arapahoe County, Colorado (the “Property”). Dated this 2nd day of June, 2014. CLERK OF THE COURT By: Deputy Clerk This summons is issued pursuant to Rule 304(e), Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure. This form should not be used where personal service is desired. WARNING: ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. IN SOME CASES, A REQUEST FOR A JURY TRIAL MAY BE DENIED PURSUANT TO LAW EVEN THOUGH A JURY FEE HAS BEEN PAID. Legal Notice No.: 16217 First Publication: June 19, 2014 Last Publication: July 17, 2014 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPHAOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO.: 2012CV973 Division: 308 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Names of the Grantor of the lien being foreclosed: Joan M. Anderson Name of the Grantee of the lien being foreclosed: Pier Point Village 6 Condominium Association, Inc., a Colorado nonprofit corporation Recording Date, County, and recording information of the Declaration: Amended and Restated Condominium Declaration for Pier Point Village 6 Condominiums, recorded on November 15, 2005 at Reception No. B5172514 in the records of Arapahoe County, Colorado. Principal Balance of the lien being foreclosed as of recording of the Lis Pendens: $9,457.52 Principal Balance of the lien being foreclosed as of Grant and Order and Decree for Foreclosure: $12,644.67 Legal Description of the property being foreclosed: Condominium Unit 310, in Condominium Building B, Pier Point Village 6 Condominiums, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, according to the Condominium Map for Pier Point Village 6 Condominiums, Recorded July 14, 1981 in Plat Book 52 at Pages 1 through 11, in the Records of the Office of the Clerk and Recorder of Arapahoe County, Colorado, and as defined and described in the Condominium Declaration for Pier Point Village 6 Condominiums – Phase 1, Recorded July 13, 1981 in Book 3449 at Page 200 in said Records, and Supplement thereto Recorded October 1, 1984 in Book 4274 at Page 125, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. also known by street and number as 13950 East Oxford Place, #B310, Aurora, CO 80014. The lien on the above described Property is being foreclosed to satisfy a debt for nonpayment of assessments due under the Declaration. The Property being foreclosed upon is all of the property which is subject to the Declaration for the lien which is being foreclosed. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff’s Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff’s Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M. on the 4th day of September, 2014, at 13101 E. Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112; phone number (720) 874-3851. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE.** DATED this 3rd day of June, 2014. David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Acting Sgt. Dan Dugdale Deputy Sheriff ATTORNEY FOR PIER POINT VILLAGE 6 CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC.: Andrew J. Gibbs, Esq. GibbsYoung, LLC 1522 Blake Street Denver, CO 80202 Telephone: (303) 333-1252 Legal Notice No.: 16206 First Publication: July 10, 2014 Last Publication: August 7, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Plaintiff: SOMERSET VILLAGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION v. Defendant(s): VICKI R CRAWFORD

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013CV31374, Division/Courtroom 202

Attorney: Debra J. Oppenheimer, Esq. Loura K. Sanchez, Esq. Name: HindmanSanchez P.C. Address: 5610 Ward Road, Suite 300 Arvada, Colorado 80002-1310 Phone Number: 303.432.9999 Fax Number: 303.432.0999 email: doppenheimer@hindmansanchez.com Atty. Reg. #: 19066 and 21050

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

Case Number: 12C100660 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT: You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of Plaintiff, as set forth in the Complaint filed with the Court in this action, by filing with the Clerk of this Court an Answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 30 days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be completed on the day of the last publication. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the Clerk of the Court. If you fail to file your Answer or other re-

YOSEMITE COURT CONDOMINIUMS ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, v. SANDRA CLIFFORD-JOHNSON Defendant. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This is to advise you that the above-captioned action is pending. An Order and Decree for Judicial Foreclosure has been entered in this action concerning an assessment lien by the Plaintiff, Yosemite Court Condominiums Association, pursuant to the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act, Colorado Revised Statutes, §38-33.3-316(2)(a), and the Plaintiff’s Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Yosemite Court Condominiums, Notice of (said) Assessment Lien being recorded on March 15, 2013, at Reception No. D3032243 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Arapahoe County, State of Colorado (the “Assessment Lien”). The name, address and telephone number of the attorneys representing the holders of the Assessment Lien being foreclosed are Lansky, Weigler & Porter (con-

ant to the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act, Colorado Revised Statutes, §38-33.3-316(2)(a), and the Plaintiff’s Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Yosemite Court Condominiums, Notice of (said) Assessment Lien being recorded on March 15, 2013, at Reception No. D3032243 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Arapahoe County, State of Colorado (the “Assessment Lien”).

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The name, address and telephone number of the attorneys representing the holders of the Assessment Lien being foreclosed are Lansky, Weigler & Porter (contact Wendy E. Weigler, Esq.) 1401 17th Street, Suite 560, Denver, Colorado 80202, telephone number 303-297-1900. The real property which is the subject matter of this litigation, which is the property subject to the Assessment Lien, is situated in Arapahoe County, and is described as follows, to-wit: CONDOMINIUM UNIT B-3, YOSEMITE COURT CONDOMINIUMS ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF, RECORDED ON JULY 8, 1999 AT RECEPTION NO. 9111746 IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER TO THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITION S AN D R EST R IC T ION S F OR YOSEMITE COURT CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED JULY 8, 1999 AT RECEPTION NO. 9111745 IN SAID RECORDS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO also known as 1180 Yosemite Street, Unit B-3, Denver, Colorado 80220-3650. The Plaintiff named above is the judgment creditor in this action and the lienor of the Property pursuant to the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act, Colorado Revised Statutes, § 38-33.3316(2)(a), and the Plaintiff’s Declaration. As of April 1, 2014, the outstanding balance due and owing on such judgment is $10,803.83. NOTE: THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. I shall offer for public sale to the highest bidder, at public auction, all the right, title and interest of the Defendant in said property on August 21, 2014 at 10:00 a.m., in front of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, 13101 Broncos Parkway, Centennial, Colorado 80112. 720-8743852 BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. DATED at Centennial, Colorado this 20th day of May, 2014. David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado BY: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice NO.: 16167 First Publication: June 26, 2014 Last Publication: July 24, 2014 Published in: Littleton Independent 9137 S RIDGELINE BLVD, 210, HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80129

Public Notice District Court, Arapahoe County, State of Colorado Address: 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112 Phone Number: 303-649-6355 Plaintiff: SABLE COVE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION and Defendant: SHARONN REYNOLDS; CYNTHIA REYNOLDS; and CITIMORTGAGE, INC. f/k/a OLYMPUS MORTGAGE COMPANY Case No: 13CV31978 * Division: 202 SHERIFF'S NOTICE OF SALE Under a Default Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure entered April 16, 2014, in the above entitled action, I am ordered to sell certain real property, as follows: Original Grantor: Sharonn Reynolds and Cynthia Reynolds Original Beneficiary: Sable Cove Condominium Association Current Holder of the evidence of debt secured by the Notice of Lien: Sable Cove Condominium Association Date of Notice of Lien: November 25, 2013 Date of Recording of Notice of Lien: November 27, 2013 County of Recording: Arapahoe County, Colorado Recording Information: D3143759 Original Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness: $6,150.00 Outstanding Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness as of the date hereof: $6,150.00 Amount of Judgment entered 4/16/14: $7,055.36 Description of property to be foreclosed: Condominium Unit 17, in Condominium Building 13, Sable Cove Condominiums, according to the Condominium Map thereof, recorded on April 9, 1984 in Book 73 at Page 70, in the records of the Office of the Clerk and Recorder of Arapahoe County, Colorado, and as defined and described in the Condominium Declaration for Sable C ov e C ondom i ni um s , r ec or ded on September 15, 1982 in Book 3698 at Page 273 and Amendment thereto recorded July 12, 1983 in Book 3912 at Page 352 in said Records, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado; a/k/a 982 S. Dearborn Way #17, Aurora, Colorado 80012 THE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF SABLE COVE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE.** THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. NOTICE OF SALE THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will, at 10:00 o'clock A.M., on August 14, 2014 in the Office of the Arapahoe County Sheriff, Civil Division, 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, Colorado, (720)874-3935, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property described above, and all interest of said Grantor and the heirs and assigns of said Grantor therein, for the purpose of paying the judgment amount entered herein, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. The name, address and business telephone number of each of the attorneys representing the holder of the evidence of debt are as follows: Kerry Simpson, Atty. Reg. No. 35514, Pickard & Ross, P.C., 12712 West Ken Caryl Way, Littleton, Colorado 80127, 303-989-6655. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This Sheriff's Notice of Sale is signed May 22, 2014. David C. Walcher, Sheriff, Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice NO.: 16183 First Publication: June 19, 2014 Last Publication: July 17, 2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd., #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

Denver, CO 80218 303-832-9476 jmharm@qwestoffice.net

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2014CV030156 DIVISION NO. 206 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Plaintiff, THE SOMERSET VILLAGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation, v. Defendants, ALFREDO ZAVALA; COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY; SUN SURETY INSURANCE COMPANY; CYNTHIA D. MARES, as Arapahoe County Public Trustee Regarding: Lot 8, Block 1, Somerset Village Subdivision, Filing No. 3, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Also known as: 17327 E. Kansas Place, Aurora, CO 80017 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 21st day of August, 2014, at 13101 E. BRONCOS PKWY, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112; PHONE NUMBER 720-874-3935. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

Dated: May 28, 2014. David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff

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Legal Notice No.: 16191 First Publication: June 26, 2014 Last Publication: July 24, 2014 Published in: Littleton Independent, 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd, #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 Public Notice

District Court, Arapahoe County, State of Colorado 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112 303-649-6355 Plaintiff: BUCKINGHAM OAKS CONDOMINIUMS ASSOCIATION, INC. and Defendant: REID B. PERRY; and EMILY E. PERRY Case No: 13CV31977 Division: 15 SHERIFF'S NOTICE OF SALE Under a Default Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure entered May 12, 2014, in the above entitled action, I am ordered to sell certain real property, as follows:

DATED at Centennial, Colorado this 22nd day of May, 2014.

Original Grantor: Reid B. Perry and Emily E. Perry Original Beneficiary: Buckingham Oaks Condominium Association, Inc. Current Holder of the evidence of debt secured by the Notice of Lien: Buckingham Oaks Condominium Association, Inc. Date of Notice of Lien: November 25, 2013 Date of Recording of Notice of Lien: November 27, 2013 County of Recording: Arapahoe County, Colorado Recording Information: D3143758 Original Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness: $11,812.00 Outstanding Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness as of the date hereof: $9,078.00 Amount of Judgment entered 5/12/14: $12,631.25 Description of property to be foreclosed: Condominium Unit 12151, Building 17, Buckingham Oaks (a Condominium), in accordance with and subject to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Buckingham Oaks (a Condominium) recorded on September 11, 1981 in Book 3488 at Page 672, and Map recorded on September 11, 1981 in Plat Book 52 at Page 63, County of Arapahoe, Colorado Records, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. A/K/A 12151 East Ford Avenue, Aurora, Colorado 80012

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

THE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN.

ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF: ORTEN CAVANAGH & HOLMES, LLC 1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202

THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

**BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. ** Further, for the purpose of paying off, curing default or redemption, as provided by statute, intent must be directed to or conducted at the above address of the Civil Division of the Sheriff’s Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY.

Legal Notice NO.: 16185 FIRST PUBLICATION: JUNE 26, 2014 LAST PUBLICATION: JULY 24, 2014 PUBLISHED IN: LITTLETON INDEPENDENT 9137 S. RIDGELINE BLVD., #210, HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80129 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO Address: 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 Case No.: 2013CV30842 Plaintiff: The Villas at Aspen Ridge, Inc. Defendants: Stephanie N. Hill, Colorado Housing and Finance Authority, Department of Revenue of the State of Colorado, B & R Check Holders, Inc., United States of America—Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This Notice is given with regard to the Assessment Lien of The Villas at Aspen Ridge, Inc. This is to advise you that a sheriff’s sale proceeding has commenced in the office of the undersigned Sheriff. The real property situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, which is all of the property encumbered by said assessment lien, is described as follows: Parcel A: Condominium Unit F-101, The Villas at Aspen Ridge, According to the Condominium Map thereof, recorded on February 20, 2003, at reception No. B3038182, in the Records of the Office of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, Colorado and as defined and described in the Villas at Aspen Ridge Condominium Declaration recorded on July 30, 2002, at reception No. B2137079, in said records. Parcel B: Garage Unit 133, the Villas at Aspen Ridge, According to the Condominium Map thereof, recorded on February 20, 2003, at reception No. B3038182, in the records of the Office of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, Colorado, and as defined and described in the Villas at Aspen Ridge Condominium Declaration recorded on July 30, 2002, at Reception No. B2137079, in said records. Also known as 18959 East Warren Drive, #F-101, Aurora, Colorado 80013 NOTICE OF SALE Under an Order: Judgment and Decree in Foreclosure entered on April 9, 2014 in the above entitled action, I am ordered to sell the following property which is all of the property currently encumbered by the Assessment Lien described in said Judgment and Decree in Foreclosure. The Plaintiff named above is the creditor in this action and the current owner of the evidence of debt secured by the property being sold; and as of April 9, 2014, the outstanding principal due and owing on said judgment was $16,172.45. THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. I shall offer for public sale to the highest bidder, for cash, at public auction, all the right, title, and interest of the Defendants in said properties on August 21, 2014, at 10 o’clock A.M. in front of the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office Administration Building, located at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy Centennial, CO 80112. Telephone 720-874-3851. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE.** Name, address, telephone number and email address of the attorney representing the owner of the indebtedness and foreclosing lienor: James M. Harm, Reg. # 10515 Attorney At Law 1554 Emerson Street Denver, CO 80218 303-832-9476 jmharm@qwestoffice.net Dated: May 28, 2014. David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 16191 First Publication: June 26, 2014 Last Publication: July 24, 2014 Published in: Littleton Independent, 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd, #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

The covenants of said Condominiums Association have been violated as follows: failure to make payments on said indebtedness when the same were due and owing, and the legal holder of the indebtedness has accelerated the same and declared the same immediately fully due and payable. NOTICE OF SALE THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will, at 10 o'clock A.M., on the 4th day of September, 2014, in front of the Office of the Arapahoe County Sheriff, Civil Division, 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, Colorado 80112, Phone number 720-874-3852, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property described above, and all interest of said Grantor and the heirs and assigns of said Grantor therein, for the purpose of paying the judgment amount entered herein, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT THE TIME OF SALE. The name, address and business telephone number of each of the attorneys representing the holder of the evidence of debt are as follows: Kerry Simpson, Atty. Reg. No. 35514, Pickard & Ross, P.C., 12712 W. Ken Caryl Ave., Littleton, Colorado 80127, 303-9896655. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This Sheriff's Notice of Sale is signed June 3rd, 2014. David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 16205 First Publication: July 10, 2014 Last Publication: August 7, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Address: 7325 S. POTOMAC STREET, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112 Case Number: 2014CV030330 Div. 202 Plaintiff: SOUTHCREEK MASTER HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation Defendants: JESUS CECENAS AND EULALIA CECENAS; MIDFIRST BANK; SOUTHCREEK PAIRED UNITS SUBASSOCIATION, INC.; CYNTHIA D. MARES AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY; SUE SANDSTROM AS TREASURER FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION

Outstanding Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness as of the date hereof: $12,236.69 Amount of Judgment entered May 11, 2014: $10,979.57 Description of property to be foreclosed:

July 17, 2014

LOT 22, BLOCK 6, SOUTHCREEK SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

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Also known as: 7951 South Kittredge Way, Englewood, CO 80112 THE PROPERTY TO BE FORECLOSED AND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN. THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The covenants of Plaintiff have been violated as follows: failure to make payments on said indebtedness when the same were due and owing. NOTICE OF SALE THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will, at 10 o'clock A.M., on September 11, 2014, on the front steps of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, located at 13101 Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112 sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property described above, and all interest of said Grantor and the heirs and assigns of said Grantor, for the purpose of paying the judgment amount entered herein, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE.** The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the lienholder is as follows: Stephane R. Dupont Winzenburg, Leff, Purvis & Payne, LLP 1660 Lincoln St., Suite 1550 Denver, CO 80264 303-863-1870 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: June 10, 2014 David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 16225 First Publication: July 17, 2014 Last Publication: August 14, 2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent, 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd., #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013CV31858, Division/Courtroom 407 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Plaintiff: APPLETREE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendant: MAHMOUD MILHEM TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This is to advise you that the above-captioned action is pending. An Order and Decree for Judicial Foreclosure has been entered in this action concerning an assessment lien by the Plaintiff, Appletree Condominium Association, pursuant to the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act, Colorado Revised Statutes, §38-33.3316(2)(a), and the Plaintiff’s Condominium Declaration for Appletree Condominiums, Notice of (said) Assessment Lien being recorded on January 24, 2011, at Reception No. D1007991 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Arapahoe County, State of Colorado (the “Assessment Lien”). The name, address and telephone number of the attorneys representing the holders of the Assessment Lien being foreclosed are Lansky, Weigler & Porter (contact Wendy E. Weigler, Esq.) 1401 17th Street, Suite 560, Denver, Colorado 80202, telephone number 303-297-1900. The real property which is the subject matter of this litigation, which is the property subject to the Assessment Lien, is situated in Arapahoe County, and is described as follows, to-wit: CONDOMINIUM UNIT 10, CONDOMINIUM BUILDING L, APPLETREE CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR THE APPLETREE CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED DECEMBER 30, 1977 IN PLAT BOOK 33 AT PAGE 25, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR THE APPLETREE CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED DECEMBER 30, 1977 IN BOOK 2704 AT PAGE 686 IN SAID RECORDS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO also known as 6490 S. Dayton Street, Unit L-10, Englewood, Colorado 80111-5511. The Plaintiff named above is the judgment creditor in this action and the lienor of the Property pursuant to the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act, Colora d o R e vi s e d S t a t u t e s , § 3 8 - 3 3 . 3 316(2)(a), and the Plaintiff’s Declaration. As of May 2, 2014, the outstanding balance due and owing on such judgment is $15,513.45. NOTE: THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. I shall offer for public sale to the highest bidder, at public auction, all the right, title and interest of the Defendant in said property on September 11, 2014 at 10:00 a.m., at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, 13101 E. Broncos Parkway, Centennial, Colorado 80112, phone number 720-8743935.

Attorneys for Plaintiff: WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS & PAYNE, LLP Stephane R. Dupont, #39425 Address: 1660 Lincoln, Suite 1550, Denver, CO 80264 Phone Number: (303) 863-1870

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

SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE Under a Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure entered May 11, 2014 in the above- captioned action, I am ordered to sell certain real property as follows:

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

Original Lienee: JESUS CECENAS; EULALIA CECENAS Original Lienor: Southcreek Master Homeowners Association, Inc., Current Holder of the evidence of debt: Southcreek Master Homeowners Association, Inc., Date of Lien being foreclosed: July 24, 2012 Date of Recording of Lien being foreclosed: July 26, 2012 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Information: D2080768 Original Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness: $2,631.03 Outstanding Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness as of the date hereof: $12,236.69 Amount of Judgment entered May 11, 2014: $10,979.57 Description of property to be foreclosed: LOT 22, BLOCK 6, SOUTHCREEK SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known as: 7951 South Kittredge Way, Englewood, CO 80112 THE PROPERTY TO BE FORECLOSED AND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF

DATED at Centennial, Colorado this 19th day of June, 2014.

Legal Notice No.: 16240 Published in: Littleton Independent 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd., #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 First Publication: July 17, 2014 Last Publication: August 14, 2014 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013CV031908, Division/Courtroom 204 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY CHAPARRAL CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, v. GARY L. RODRIGUEZ; AFFORDABLE MORTGAGE, LLC; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; JCJ FALCO INVESTMENTS, LLC, D/B/A C&A CONSTRUCTION; LIBERTY ACQUISITIONS, LLC; CACH LLC; WAKEFIELD AND ASSOCIATES INC.; APOLLO CREDIT AGENCY INC.; AND CYNTHIA MARES AS THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO. Defendant(s).

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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 The Bistro at Aspen Grove, 7301 S. 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. PLATTE CANYON Sertoma Club meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at Bistro Aspen Grove, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. We are a community service group with particular interest in serving those in need of hearing and speech assistance. We also promote our national heritage through a Freedom Week Essay Contest for numerous middle schools in the Denver metro area. New members and guests are welcome. Contact Norman at 303-794-3086 or normid2@msn.com. PRECEPTOR GAMMA Lambda Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi meets every first Tuesday from Septem-

SOUTH SUBURBAN Division National

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

the south metro Denver area.

RANCH RACONTEURS Toastmasters. Learn to improve your personal and public speaking skills, listen effectively, develop leadership abilities and build your confidence in a fun, supportive environment. Group meets at 6:55 p.m. every Thursday at the Eastridge Recreation Center, 9568 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Visitors welcome. Contact Debbie Fuller at vpm-873616@toastmastersclub.org.

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

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

SENIOR BOOK Group meets at 2 p.m. the first

SINGLES’ BOOK Lovers Group, for all singles 18 and older, invites people to meet others who love books and discussion. The group meets from 10-11:30 p.m. the third Saturday of each month in Sophie’s Place at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Extra copies of the book selections are available at the library’s check-out desk three weeks in advance of the discussion date. Call 303-795-3961. A SOCIAL Club for Widows and Widowers, an active social group, meets at various locations in Littleton, Englewood and Southwest Jefferson County. Activities include dining out, game nights, picnics, hiking, dancing and more. Participants must have their own transportation. Call 303-6974709. SOUTHGLENN LEADS Club meets at 7:30 a.m. Thursdays at Marie Callender’s Restaurant at Dry Creek Road and Broadway. Call Steve Heifetz at 303-744-8899. SOUTH METRO Newcomers Club offers fun activities including bridge and other games, book clubs, outdoor activities including golf, luncheons and other events. Call Deena at 303-993-4622 for more information.

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

SUNRISE ROTARY Club of Littleton meets at 7:15 a.m. Wednesdays at The Bistro in Aspen Grove, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive. Visit LittletonSunriseRotary.org. Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service and help build good will and peace in the world. Call Earl Hasz, secretary, at 303-908-7285. TEEN CLUBS at Bemis Public Library meet from 3:30-5 p.m. monthly at the library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Clubs include Film Club on Thursdays, Game Club on Tuesdays, Youth Advisory Council on Fridays, Art Group and Manga/Anime/Graphic Novel Group. Call teen/senior librarian Anthony LaCombe at 303-795-3961 or visit the teen blog at http://bemisteen.blogspot.com. LITTLETON TLC Toastmasters Club meets from 5:30-6:45 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of every month in the City of Littleton Building, 2255 W. Berry Ave. Toastmasters is an international organization providing a positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills. Guests are welcome. Call 720-353-9686 for more information.

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Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013CV031908, Division/Courtroom 204

PUBLIC NOTICE DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY CHAPARRAL CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, v. GARY L. RODRIGUEZ; AFFORDABLE MORTGAGE, LLC; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; JCJ FALCO INVESTMENTS, LLC, D/B/A C&A CONSTRUCTION; LIBERTY ACQUISITIONS, LLC; CACH LLC; WAKEFIELD AND ASSOCIATES INC.; APOLLO CREDIT AGENCY INC.; AND CYNTHIA MARES AS THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO. Defendant(s).

Public Notice

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Regarding: Condominium Unit 2, in Condominium Building No. 5, Chaparral Condominiums, according to the Supplemental Condominium Map thereof recorded March 14, 1983 in Book 62 at Page 23 to 31 and as defined and described in the Condominium Declaration recorded on November 9, 1982 in Book 3732 at Page 731 and in First Annexation thereto recorded February 3, 1983 in Book 3788 at Page 460, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado; Also known as: 4285 South Salida Way, #2, Aurora, CO 80013. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 4th day of September, 2014, at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, phone number 720-874-3935. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT THE TIME OF SALE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $11,801.48. All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 720-874-3935. The

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

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PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $11,801.48. All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 720-874-3935. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is Brianna L. Schaefer, Esq., HindmanSanchez P.C., 5610 Ward Road, Suite 300, Arvada, Colorado 80002-1310, 303.432.8999. Dated: April 17, 2014 David C. Walcher Sheriff of Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 16242 First Publication: July 10, 2014 Last Publication: August 7, 2014 Published In: Littleton Independent 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd., #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 PUBLIC NOTICE DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Court Address: Arapahoe County District Court 7325 Potomac St. Centennial, CO 80112 303-649-6355 Plaintiff: COUNTRY CLUB VILLAS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, a Colorado nonprofit corporation, v. Defendants: DOLORES H. RICE; NATIONAL WESTERN MORTGAGE CORP.; SOUTHEAST METRO STORMWATER AUTHORITY; THE OFFICE OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE, as Arapahoe County Public Trustee Attorneys for Plaintiff: Orten Cavanagh & Holmes, LLC

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Attorneys for Plaintiff: Orten Cavanagh & Holmes, LLC Hal R. Kyles, #23891 Kelly K. McQueeney, #45175 1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202 Phone Number: (720) 221-9780 Matter ID #2136-007

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Case No.: 2014CV031157 SUMMONS [BY PUBLICATION]

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DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013CV031908, Division/Courtroom 204

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Plaintiff: COUNTRY CLUB VILLAS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, a Colorado nonprofit corporation, v. Defendants: DOLORES H. RICE; NATIONAL WESTERN MORTGAGE CORP.; SOUTHEAST METRO STORMWATER AUTHORITY; THE OFFICE OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE, as Arapahoe County Public Trustee

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 4th day of September, 2014, at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, phone number 720-874-3935. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

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Court Address: Arapahoe County District Court 7325 Potomac St. Centennial, CO 80112 303-649-6355

PUBLIC NOTICE DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Court Address: Arapahoe County District Court 7325 Potomac St. Centennial, CO 80112 303-649-6355 Plaintiff: COUNTRY CLUB VILLAS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, a Colorado nonprofit corporation, v. Defendants: DOLORES H. RICE; NATIONAL WESTERN MORTGAGE CORP.; SOUTHEAST METRO STORMWATER AUTHORITY; THE OFFICE OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE, as Arapahoe County Public Trustee

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Attorneys for Plaintiff: Orten Cavanagh & Holmes, LLC Hal R. Kyles, #23891 Kelly K. McQueeney, #45175 1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202 Phone Number: (720) 221-9780 Matter ID #2136-007 Case No.: 2014CV031157 SUMMONS [BY PUBLICATION] THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this Summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice.

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this Summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice. This is an action of foreclosure pursuant to Rule 105, C.R.C.P. to the real property situate in Arapahoe County, Colorado more particularly described as Condominium Unit No. 109, Building 8826, as per Condominium Declaration recorded in Book 3230, at page 425, County of Arapahoe, real property records, Country Club Villas Condominium Association, Inc.

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Dated: June 19, 2014 ORTEN CAVANAGH & HOLMES, LLC By: /s/ Hal R. Kyles Hal R. Kyles, #23891 This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4(g), Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure. Legal Notice No.: 16245 First Publication: June 26, 2014 Last Publication: July 24, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE PERSONAL PROPERTY 2012CV585 By Amended Order Directing Sheriff to Sell Property of the Arapahoe District Court of the State of Colorado (the “Court”), the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office (“Sheriff”) is directed to sell 1,989,458 shares of stock in Aegis Identity Software, Inc. (“Aegis”) by way of public auction.

This is an action of foreclosure pursuant to Rule 105, C.R.C.P. to the real property situate in Arapahoe County, Colorado more particularly described as Condominium Unit No. 109, Building 8826, as per Condominium Declaration recorded in Book 3230, at page 425, County of Arapahoe, real property records, Country Club Villas Condominium Association, Inc.

All proceeds received by the Sheriff upon such sale, shall be paid into the Registry of the Court to be applied to the amount of a certain Judgment obtained against Defendant Aegis Business Group, Inc., d/b/a AEGISUSA, a Colorado corporation, which contains, inter alia, a monetary award of ONE HUNDRED FIFTEEN THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-NINE AND 39/100 DOLLARS as of June 16, 2012 (“Judgment Debt”) PLUS INTEREST $25.2448 per diem from June 16, 2012, (“Interest”) in favor of Plaintiffs Andy Dunfee and Dave Smizik, individuals, in the District Court for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, Case Number 2012CV0585. For auction:

Dated: June 19, 2014

One million nine hundred eighty nine

Public Notice

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Sell Property of the Arapahoe District Court of the State of Colorado (the PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) Your sense of humor “Court”), the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office (“Sheriff”) is directedhelps to you get through a tricky situation. But some sell 1,989,458 shares of stock in Aegis stick-in-the-muds might not be so willing to make the Identity Software, Inc. (“Aegis”) by way changes that you and others agree are necessary. of public auction. All proceeds received by the Sheriff upon BORN THIS WEEK: You have a gift for making such sale, shall be paid into the Registry everyone you know -- or even just met -- feel imporof the Court to be applied to the amount of a certain Judgment obtained against tant De- and welcome in your life. fendant Aegis Business Group, Inc., d/b/a AEGISUSA, a Colorado corporation, © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc. which contains, inter alia, a monetary award of ONE HUNDRED FIFTEEN THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-NINE AND 39/100 DOLLARS as of June 16, 2012 (“Judgment Debt”) PLUS INTEREST $25.2448 per diem from June Public Notice 16, 2012, (“Interest”) in favor of Plaintiffs Andy Dunfee and Dave Smizik, individuCOUNTY COURT, als, in the District Court for the County of ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Arapahoe, State of Colorado, Case Num1790 W. LITTLETON BLVD. ber 2012CV0585. For auction: LITTLETON, CO 80120

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One million nine hundred eighty nine thousand four hundred fifty eight common shares of stock in Aegis Identity Software, Inc., as represented by Stock Certificate No. 054 dated October 17, 2012, to be sold as a whole. According to said command, I shall expose for sale, at Public Auction, to the highest and best bidder for cash, all right, title and interest in the above named common stock and certificate represented thereby, on Thursday, June 31st , 2014 at 10:00 o’clock a.m. in front of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, 13101 E Broncos Pkwy, Centennial, CO 80112 in Arapahoe County, State of Colorado. Telephone number 720-874-3852. DATED this 1st day of July, 2014. David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff Matthew M. Wolf, atty no. 33298 Allen & Vellone, P.C. 1600 Stout Street, Suite 1100 Denver, CO 80202 303.534.4499 LEGAL NOTICE NO.: 16266 FIRST PUBLICATION: July 10, 2014 LAST PUBLICATION: July 24, 2014 LITTLETON INDEPENDENT: 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 Public Notice COUNTY COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 1790 W. LITTLETON BLVD. LITTLETON, CO 80120 Plaintiff: UNIFUND CCR PARTNERS

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Plaintiff: UNIFUND CCR PARTNERS vs. Defendant(s): KRISTEN HAMILTON David A. Bauer, #7576 David A. Bauer, P.C. 2594 South Lewis Way, Suite A Lakewood, Colorado 80227 Phone: 03-986-1200 Fax: 303-988-8913 Case Number: 08C313516 NOTICE TO SHOW CAUSE WHEREAS, Plaintiff has moved this Court pursuant to said rules of civil procedure that the judgment entered in the instant matter on September 12, 2008 in favor of the Plaintiff and against the Defendant(s) which judgment remains unsatisfied, be revived, NOW THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED, the Defendant(s), KRISTEN HAMILTON , shall show cause within fourteen (14) days from the service of this Notice to Show Cause if any he/she/they has/have, why the judgment heretofore entered should not be revived with like force and effect. WITNESS the hand and seal of the Clerk of the Court in LITTLETON, Colorado, this 10th day of April, 2014. /s/ Clerk of the Court Clerk of the Court Legal Notice No.: 16276 First Publication: July 17, 2014 Last Publication: August 14, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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