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Group sues over C-470 expansion Area residents file federal lawsuit against CDOT, alleging that noise data is flawed By Kyle Harding kharding@coloradocommunitymedia.com A group of Highlands Ranch residents has filed a lawsuit to stop the planned expansion of C-470 between I-25 and Kipling Avenue, claiming the Federal Highway Administration and the Colorado Department of Transportation used flawed traffic noise data in the approval process. Highlands Ranch Neighborhood Coalition filed the suit in federal court against CDOT on May 12, also naming CDOT Executive Director Shailen Bhat and FHWA Colorado Division Administrator Joh Cater. Coalition president Carter Sales said CDOT did not do long-term noise sampling to validate its computer noise models during the public comment period last year, only conducting short-term sampling instead. “In their own written guidelines, shortterm and long-term are required,” Sales said. The lawsuit alleges that two long-term samples were collected after the public comment period ended, violating the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 by failing to allow public comment on the new data. “They tried to do a quick fix,” Sales said. The lawsuit challenges the FWHA’s Finding of No Significant Impact for the project as well. It asks the court to stop work on the project until the issues are addressed. “We’re saying that CDOT and FWHA have not taken our challenge to heart and we want a judge to decide,” Sales said. Bhatt, Cater and CDOT were served with summons on May 13. As of May 25, C-470 continues on Page 5
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Family and friends spend May 21 at Centennial Center Park for the annual NAMIWalk, which focuses on mental health awareness. Photo courtesy of NAMIWalk
Walk spotlights mental health Largest event yet held at Centennial Center Park By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com This year’s NAMIWalk — an event focused on mental health — had the largest turnout to date, with more than 1,200 walkers. “This event is a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together and support one another,” said Donna Parisi, vice president and program coordinator of NAMI of
Arapahoe and Douglas counties. “There is a lot of love, laughter and smiles at these events.” NAMI — the National Alliance on Mental Illness — is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to mental health awareness through programs, classes, support groups and community events. NAMIWalks are scheduled for May, which is National Mental Health Awareness month. This year’s May 21 walk at Centennial Center Park, at East Peakview Avenue and South Uvalda Street in Centennial, was one of three in the state. Others were in Grand Junction and Pueblo.
“We get people from all over the state at these walks,” said Jason Hopcus, executive director of NAMI Colorado. NAMI Colorado and volunteers host the annual walks to raise funds and engage the community in mental health awareness. It’s a celebration of hope and recovery for those dealing with mental illness, Parisi said. This year, positive energy radiated from the crowd, which was a mix of individuals, couples, families, children and dogs. “NAMIWalks lets the sun shine on people who are so often left in the dark corners of society,” Parisi said.
Summoned by the call of the pipes Lone Tree firefighters’ bagpipe band plays to honor service By Rick Gustafson Special to Colorado Community Media
Cherry Creek advances deep in the state baseball tournament. Page 19
Mike West has been playing the bagpipes for more than six years, but still considers himself an amateur. “As fire department bagpipers go, I’m OK,” West said. “As bagpipers go, I’m definitely a novice.” West seasons the reed in his mouth one last time before twisting the chanter into the chanter stock, securing it to the black leather bag. He slips the instrument’s loose configuration over his shoulder and tucks the bag under his left arm. Following a few puffs on the mouthpiece, he strikes the bag with his free hand. The truck bay of South Metro Fire Station 34 in Lone Tree fills with the steady notes of three drones followed by a higher-pitched melody as West fingers the chanter. West is a charter member of the South Metro Fire Pipes and Drums, which provides pipes and drums for departmental functions. Most noted for its service to fallen first responders, the band also plays at retirements, awards ceremonies
Piper Mike West warms up ahead of group practice. West has been playing the bagpipes for six years and still considers himself an amateur. Photo by Rick Gustafson and firehouse dedications. “A lot of times the bagpipers will get called to just help out at a funeral, play either at the church or at the gravesite,” firefighter-paramedic Eric Hendee said.
“When we do a funeral for somebody, just that part of it can really add to the event.” Pipes continues on Page 5
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A plaque is planned for Alfred Packer
A south area segment of the High Line Canal Trail, which the High Line Canal Conservancy hopes to turn into a continuous 71-mile trail, with community input guiding the process. Courtesy photo
Colorado cannibal’s grave will be group’s destination By Kyle Harding kharding@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Canal group seeks public input By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com The recently formed High Line Canal Conservancy, dedicated to preserving 71 miles of High Line Canal Trail and connecting communities, parks and users along the way, is ready to begin planning for the corridor with as much community input as possible. The initial development, intended to irrigate agricultural land in what is now citified Denver and Aurora, was completed in 1883 and was acquired by Denver Water in 1924. In 1970, Denver Water began a series of agreements with municipal agencies, such as South Suburban Parks and Recreation District, to maintain and safeguard recreational trails. Some parts are paved, and others, dirt and gravel. The conservancy was formed by involved people in order to lead future planning. (Denver Water is included.) The public outreach and visioning phase is called Chapter One: “Adventure on the Canal: Charting Our Course For the Next Century.” A kickoff event was planned on May 31, with Gov. John Hickenlooper biking with local children at Triple Creek Trail in Aurora. A series of community meetings will follow, where citizens will share thoughts on the future of the canal. The first three, with identical content, are called “Our Journey Begins.” People are welcome to attend wherever convenient. They will take a journey
along all 71 miles from the foothills to the plains and share thoughts. • June 8, 4 to 8 p.m., Northern Area Open House, Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Parkway, Aurora. • June 9, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Central Open House, Lowry Town Center, fountain area along Second Avenue at Quebec Street, Denver. • June 9, 4 to 8 p.m., Southern Area Open House, Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Chapter Two — “A Fork in the Road” — will be held the week of July 18 at Expo Park Recreation Center, Eloise May Library and Eisenhower Park Recreation Center to focus on future opportunities and challenges, and how these impact the growing narrative. Chapter Three — “Our Story” — will be held the week of Sept. 5, locations to be announced, and will share a draft of a shared vision for the canal, asking for feedback. Chapter Four — “Looking Ahead” — will be held the week of Oct. 17, locations to be announced, and will present the draft action plan, focusing on implementation and next steps. Online surveys will be available in June and July, allowing for more input. Participate throughout the launch and subsequent events on social media by following @ COHighlineCanal and using the hashtag #71miles. Also, take online surveys, which will be active throughout the summer, by visiting highlinecanal.org/surveys.
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On June 25, members of the Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus will travel from throughout the state to pay tribute to a legend of Colorado who is buried in Littleton Cemetery. Colorado’s chapter of E Clampus Vitus, a fraternal organization dedicated to study of the American West, is named for Alfred G. Packer, a prospector and Civil War veteran who was imprisoned for manslaughter after confessing to eating five companions after being caught in a harsh Rocky Mountain winter in 1874. Packer was released on parole in 1901 and died in Jefferson County in 1907 at the age of 65. His popular culture footprint includes the 1993 movie “Cannibal! The Musical,” one of the early works of Trey Parker and Matt Stone of “South Park” fame. E Clampus Vitus started out in the mid-19th century, Roy McBride said, as a good-natured club of miners. “It was based on spoofing and mockery of the fraternal organizations of the time,” said McBride, a member of the club who will be traveling from Fort Collins for the event. “It gave the miners something to do, to be silly with. It morphed into a brotherhood
Members of E Clampus Vitus will travel to Littleton Cemetery next month to place a plaque at Alfred Packer’s grave. Photo by Kyle Harding to help miners.” Without many miners to support in times of need, E Clampus Vitus has turned to community events and historical preservation. “They don’t know if we’re a drinking historical society or historical drinking society,” McBride said. Clampers, as members are called, will place a small bronze plaque at the grave with a short biography of Packer at 11:01 a.m. McBride estimates that 35 to 40 of them will make the trip, and the public is invited. “We’re really looking forward to it,” he said.
CORRECTION In the May 19 edition of the paper, a “Making A Difference” listing incorrectly stated the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office needs volunteers for
mail delivery and other similar support. In addition, outdated contact information was listed.
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Cherry Creek graduates embrace the unknown By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Cherry Creek High School graduates Gage Anderson and Donovan Droege reassured their graduating class of life after high school. The future is unknown and plans will undoubtedly change, they said, but that’s part of the journey. “That diploma does not have all the answers,” Droege said. “And that is OK.” The duo gave a theatrical speech at the school’s annual commencement ceremony on May 25, held at Stutler Bowl Stadium in Greenwood Village. Friends and families filled the stands, cheering periodically as their loved ones received high school diplomas. Graduates were called to the podium in four groups, and musical performers and speakers too the stage in between. Graduate Hanna Fernley spoke to the 848 graduates seated around her. Her speech, “The Theory of We,” urged change in the millennial generation. “It’s time to turn generation “Me” into generation ‘We,’” she said. She highlighted the importance of collaboration. The class of 2016 raised $11,000 for solar panels, $25,000 for children with diseases and volunteered 10,000 hours. Cherry Creek Principal Ryan Silva honored the graduating class, and staff and board members presented diplomas. Several students composed and performed music for the ceremony. Graduate Elana Richardson sang and played guitar in a solo performance titled, “Something to Remember.” Graduates Spencer Clancy, Anu Khanna, Paul Kim and Josie Lee wowed the audience with Mozart’s, “Eine Kline Nachtmusik.” Anderson and Dreoge left the graduating class with a reminder of their roots. “You’ll always have a home in Colorado,” Anderson said. “And,” Droege added, “you’ll always have a place at Cherry Creek High School.”
Elana Richardson performs her composition, “Something to Remember,” at Cherry Creek High School’s commencement ceremony on May 25. Photos by Alex DeWind
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Hendee said that it’s not about the piper being in the spotlight but enhancing the service in honor of the family members. “Many times we get thanked profusely for what we did,” he said, “because whatever tune we played, hopefully, had a significant impact on that family.” The start of the band The idea for the South Metro Fire Pipes and Drums began six years ago with an email from Hendee to his fellow firefighters. “So I sent that email out in June of 2010,” Hendee said. “It was right when the Parker Fire Protection District and South Metro were merging. It was actually the first team that got formed between the joint venture.” Hendee wanted to share the heritage of pipes and drums with the fire service, as well as the music of the Irish and Scottish communities, while promoting the brotherhood that both represent. “We seek to support our members in their lowest and highest moments by sharing these traditions,” he said. “At the time, neither station had a pipe band. It’s one of those things where it’s a real honor to be on. It’s helped bring together the department.” By August 2010, the group had hired a bagpipe instructor and a drum instructor, and held its first practice. Members continued to hold weekly practices until the band was ready for its first performance 16 months later, a funeral service for one of the band’s own. South Metro firefighter and bagpiper David “Sparky” Truax died in a car accident three days before Christmas in 2011. A tradition from the old country The tradition of pipe bands in the fire service and police departments stems back to the migration of about a million Irish immigrants during the middle of the 19th century. Fleeing the Great Hunger in the years of the potato blight, they came to the United States looking for a new life while holding on to reminders of home. “For them, it was the bagpipes,” Hendee said. “When they got here, they could only really apply for jobs that were lower-class jobs, which at the time, were the police department and the fire service. And if someone got married, they would play their bagpipes. If somebody died, they played their bagpipes. So it just became
ingrained in the fabric of law enforcement of fire service.” Retired firefighter Jim Drummond is a legacy of that tradition. While his fellow pipers practice in the parking lot behind station 34, he sits in a conference room with sheet music spread on the table in front of him. The practice chanter in his hands resembles a miniature clarinet without the keys, and Drummond fingers the delicate holes with fingers thick from a lifetime of work. At nearly 70 years old, he is one of the newest members of South Metro’s band. “I love bagpipe music — I always have,” Drummond said. “I’m one-quarter Scottish, three-quarters Irish. The Drummond part of me is the Scots. More than anything, I really like the music; it’s stirring. For a lot of people, you either like it or don’t. And I do.” Drummond began his career as a firefighter in May 1983 and retired 30 years later as a battalion chief at South Metro. “When you do this job, you don’t realize how keyed up you are,” he said. “After about two or three months, I could feel myself unwinding. I was pretty wired when I first retired. And I’m really good at relaxing now.” Drummond still feels a duty to perform community service and occasionally works with Habitat for Humanity. He also traveled on a mission trip to Niger, Africa. But the restlessness of retirement called him back to the fire station. “You can get too much of relaxing,” he said. “They say do something different, and this just really peaked my interest. So this is where it really helps out a guy who is approaching 70, cognitive reserve. You kind of get a run for your money as you get older, I’ll tell ya.” ‘Nothing without effort’ To play with the band Drummond must memorize three songs. Once he has performed to the satisfaction of the band’s instructor on the practice chanter, he can begin practicing on full bagpipes with the rest of the band. “It’s like a test. Are you going to hang in here and do three songs?” Drummond said and taps the sheet music to the tune, “Mari’s Wedding.” “So I’m learning my third song, but then I have to memorize them.” The requirement to become a performing member of the band is emblematic of the band’s motto: Tada gan Iarracht. “Nothing without effort.” Originally, the motto was one of the last things on Hendee’s list when the idea struck him to create the band.
Mike West seasons the reed on his chanter ahead of practice. The band practices weekly at South Metro Fire Rescue Station 34. Photo by Rick Gustafson “In my original email, I said before we pick the motto, before we pick our tartan, before we strike in for our first tune, we’ve got to figure out if we’re going to get this going,” Hendee said. “The very next day somebody suggested it. It totally fits – because the bagpipes, a lot of effort, trying to play the drums, a lot of effort.” South Metro supports the band by providing the uniforms, but band members must purchase their own instruments, which run in the thousands of dollars. They also pay for the instructor.
The band is relatively small but growing. It has three bagpipers who are performance ready, and three more who can play partial performances. Another five still are on the practice chanter. West has been joined by David Healy and a third piper. The trio has moved out of the bays to practice with a tenor drummer and the band’s only base drummer, also recently arrived. And occasionally, residents will stop by the station and pause to listen — summoned, it seems, by the call of the pipes.
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Drummers Niamh Kennedy, tenor drum, and Brian Page, bass drum, join with pipers at their weekly practice. Though not a firefighter, Kennedy is welcomed to play and perform with the band.
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Remembering their sacrifice Memorial Day ceremonies offer solemn tribute to service members By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com Memorial Day events held at various locations in the south metro area drew sizable crowds, as ceremonies honored members of the military services, with a focus on those who lost their lives serving the United States. There were separate events in Englewood, Littleton and Fort Logan National Cemetery, and while each was different, each was at least partly the same with speeches, music and a time to remember the fallen veterans. The Englewood Veterans Memorial group organized the May 28 event at Englewood High School. The theme was honoring all veterans, and there was a special time to recognize those who served in the Korean War. There was a touching tribute to EHS graduates who sacrificed their lives in the service of our country with pictures, flags and a pair of combat boots sitting below each picture. Littleton veterans groups hold two identical services May 30, one at 8 a.m. at Littleton Cemetery and one at 10 a.m. at the Littleton World War II Memorial. Along with speeches, there was bagpipe music in Littleton. A guest read a poem titled “My Plea,” written by Lance Cpl. Patrick Hannon, the first Littleton resident to die in Vietnam. Those attending the 8 a.m. service were asked to join the speaker in repeating the final line, “Answer my one and only plea; Keep America Free.” A crowd estimated at more than 2,000 gathered for the May 30 Memorial Day ceremonies at Fort Logan National Cemetery. Veteran Joe Lucas brought his service dog Cody. He said he came to reflect and remember all the patriots who sacrificed their lives to maintain our freedom. While most people were gathered up close to the speakers’ stand, Maria Gonzales sat alone near one of the long lines of white headstones. “I want to be here by myself with my memories of my dad and friends who are buried here,” the Douglas County resident said. “I came early and visited Dad. Then I went to a couple other graves where guys I knew were buried. I try
Members of the All Veterans Honor Guard raise their rifles as they fire the 21-gun salute that was part of the Memorial Day celebration at Littleton Cemetery. A couple hundred people attended the event, held as a remembrance of those who sacrificed their lives in the service of our country. Photos by Tom Munds to come as often as I can, but particularly on Memorial Day and Veterans Day to honor what my dad and my friends did for us.” The speeches ended, the 21-gun salute was fired and the finale was about 20 musicians positioned around the lake so the mournful sound of “Taps” echoed across the water and the Garden of Stone, a term referring to the long, arrow-straight lines of white headstones marking veterans’ graves.
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Assistant Scoutmaster Pat Johnston (right) talks with Trey Brauchler, a member of Troop 363. The Centennial resident said 18 Scouts and some adult volunteers placed flags at each headstone in a section of Fort Logan on May 29. Many of those Scouts joined Johnston at the May 30 Memorial Day Ceremonies at Fort Logan.
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‘Seek excellence in all endeavors’ Valor Christian students honored for accomplishments, encouraged to serve By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com The intimate commencement ceremony began with an opening prayer in Cherry Hills Community Church. “Let us cherish the times that we have had here and never forget what we have learned,” said Chaplain Katie McTavish. The Valor Christian class of 2016 on May 27 sat front and center of the church, which radiated school spirit with rich hues of blue and Valor décor. The following graduates were recognized for their outstanding accomplishments in high school: Samantha Snellings and Benjamin Rocklin were honored with a 2016 Excellence Award. Katie McTavish and Vito Marchino received the Excellence in Spiritual Character Award. Athletes Brooke Stenstrom and Ben Waters were given the Excellence in Athletic Distinction Award. Caitlyn Koerner and Michael Mount were honored with the Excellence in Artistic Expression Award. Christine Jaeger and Josh Fernalld received “The Least of These” awards for their
service. Erica Vossen and Booker Shelhaas received the Eagle Award, which recognizes students who are the vision of a Valor Christian graduate. Academic Dean Rebecca Thomas welcomed valedictorian Benjamin Rocklin to the stage. “He is the type of student that every teacher would want to have in their classroom,” she said. Rocklin opened his speech with a special thanks to Valor Christian staff and board members. He thanked his teachers for their “amazing friendships and support,” his friends and family. He then presented fellow graduates with a few tips for the future: Remember your friends at Valor Christian, the importance of teamwork, your dreams, aspirations, and remember who you are. “What truly does matter is who you are as a person, both in character and spiritually,” he said. Valor Christian CEO and President Kurt Unruh delivered the commencement speech. He gave students four pieces of advice — seek after the truth, seek Christian community, seek to serve and seek excellence in all endeavors. “You are loved here,” he said, “cherished and admired.”
Valor Christian High School staff and board members presented diplomas and flipped tassels at the May 27 commencement ceremony. Photos by Alex DeWind
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Challenges, balance are key to good life “Every day is a new challenge.” That was the response to the first question I had asked of Diana Rudolph during our coffee meeting the other day. It was such a great response and it fueled the rest of my questions for our brief visit together. Now for some context. You see, I had written a couple of recent columns “The Champion in All of Us,” and “Being CrossFit for Life,” and talked about the importance of keeping balance in all areas of our lives. Too much of anything and soon enough an overdeveloped strength can quickly become a weakness. So we need to invest time proportionately in ourselves and in our family and friends in the areas of our mind, body and spirit. Many people responded to the columns and shared their views and opinions, some focused on how they balance and prioritize their lives, others had questions on how to actually achieve this balance, and others focused on the CrossFit element. One local reader and owner of the CrossFit Loop thanked me for the column and invited me to come and work out with him and the gang at his box. I appreciate Korby for the invite and for the introduction to Diana Rudolph, who happened to be training there that day. I would say it was a coincidence, but we know that coincidences are just God’s way of staying anonymous. Diana recently qualified for the CrossFit Games, kind of like the Super Bowl for football or the World Series in baseball. She is currently ranked 22nd amongst the women in the world and is looking forward to competing at the very highest level as the CrossFit Games get underway this summer. My curiosity was piqued for sure. So I had to ask more about when she got started, how
she trains, eats, sets goals and balances all other areas of her life. I mean, here she is ranked 22nd and competing at the highest level in the sport and she only started training five years ago, and before she started her journey she shared with me that she Michael Norton could not do any of the exercises, let alone one WINNING pull-up. She has a family, runs a business, and WORDS finds time to train three hours a day, three days a week. She has three trainers and trains in two different CrossFit boxes, CrossFit Loop and Front Range CrossFit. By the way, special shout-out to her coaches Scott, Renee, Mike and Korby for helping Diana get to this point. Now, her achievement is pretty incredible and I can’t wait to see how the games turn out. But what she shared with me as we started the conversation is what really got my attention. “Every day is a new challenge.” That is what she loves about CrossFit and what she loves about life. Many of us face new challenges every day in all that we do. So for my own benefit and for your benefit I asked her about how she deals with those challenges. Her answer: • Set goals — general goals that can be achieved, stretch goals where she can push the envelope every day • She does this because she wants to find out where her peak actually is; challenges inspire her.
• She has learned how to balance all areas of life and has become self-sufficient in so many ways. • Discipline and intensity. • Leans on her coaches and advisers. Diana has at least two new goals. She participates in a fundraiser called the Do More Charity Challenge. Last year her team came in second and her goal this year is to take first place. And she is currently ranked 22nd and her goal is to break into the top 10. I love this because one is a personal goal and one is a communitydriven goal and a way for her to give back. That is the balance I am talking about. I may have forgotten to mention that Diana is 52 years old. So she began her journey at 47. So you see, it really doesn’t matter where we are in our lives, we can set and achieve goals at any time and at any age. And as a matter of fact, Diana’s mom, Sharon, started CrossFit training at age 73 and has also recently competed. It reminds me of what Zig Ziglar used to say, “We cannot make any more new yesterdays, but we can create as many new tomorrows as we possibly can.” What’s on your list for a new tomorrow? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@ gmail.com and when we can set goals, push to find our peak, find balance in our lives, live with discipline and intensity, lean on our coaches and advisers and give back to the community, it really will be a better than good week. Thanks for being such a great example, Diana, and we all wish you success in the CrossFit Games. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.
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Song planted idea, and then words went to seed The following column is intended for mature audiences. Reader discretion is advised. I have always wanted to say that. Even though there is no cause. The words to a song changed my life. If it weren’t for the words to this song, where would I be right now? Craig Marshall Smith I would be in Nowheresville. QUIET I know I would be DESPERATION living in the Englishlanguage slums with an unwashed vocabulary, getting by with catchy phrases like “Pleased to meet you,” and “How is your mother, Carl?” My tongue would be thick, untrained, and guilty of the mispronunciation of words like “perpendicular” and “genuflect.” By the way, you can’t be perpendicular and genuflect at the same time. It was tried once by a man in Ottawa. He sustained injuries that were not life-threatening.
I consider the “West Side Story” soundtrack to be life-threatening. Not in the sense that I’m going to die when I listen to it. In the sense that it profoundly threatens the quality of my existence. Where was I when I first heard the song that changed my life? I do not know. How old was I when I heard the song? I do not know. I must have been 5 or 6, because I can vaguely recall singing it on the playground. It turned heads for two reasons. Then as now, I couldn’t sing worth crapulence. Secondly, the lyrics are stupefying. “Say what?” Jimmy Detwiler said. “Excuse me?” Emily Danford said. OK. So if Jimmy and Emily were in the picture, that places me in Hopwood, Pennsylvania. Now we are getting somewhere. It had to have been 1953 or 1954. I was still unfamiliar with Edward R. Murrow at that point. The song came out of our new Philco. I kind of remember Dave Garroway asking Marlin Perkins, “Did you see or touch any monkeys?” And then Garroway introduced a local man who Smith continues on Page 11
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Legislature on wrong side in Colorado beer war
The Colorado Legislature passed a compromise bill in the waning hours of the legislative session, which if signed into law, would make a bad situation even worse. The last-minute bill requires our antiquated liquor laws to favor one competitor over another for the next 20 years. Grocery store chains in Colorado are pushing for a ballot initiative in November that would give them the right to sell beer and wine in more than one location. Currently, a grocer can apply for a liquor license, but only in one store throughout the state. The exception is the sale of so-called “near beer” with an alcohol content of 3.2 percent or less. These restrictions benefit the momand-pop liquor stores to the detriment of chain groceries. Existing Colorado law sides with David, not Goliath. The heart of the compromise is a 20-year prohibition of real competition. The bill establishes a complicated set of conditions that grocery stores must meet before they can compete freely. The worst condition is a geographic monopoly that can be overcome only if a liquor store decides to sell their business to a grocer. Senate Bill 197 continues to favor David. My view is that Colorado’s alcohol laws are mired in Prohibition-era politics of the previous century and should be overhauled way beyond letting grocery store chains sell real beer and wine. For example, Colorado law requires a local licensing board to judge a person’s “moral character” and deny a license if the applicant doesn’t measure up. Should a licensing board ask an applicant if he or she ever committed adultery? That act is immoral and sinful but, in Colorado, it’s not illegal. The state also requires a liquor appli-
cant to declare their race, even though this is not required for a Colorado birth certificate or a driver’s license. This information is not needed for identification and is irrelevant in determining a person’s worthiness Jerry Presley to obtain a liquor license. GUEST Government COLUMN has two legitimate interests in controlling alcohol sales: It should prohibit the sale of alcohol to minors and it should prohibit the sale of alcohol to intoxicated persons. Alcohol sales absolutely should be licensed and regulated. Beyond that, government has no business favoring one seller over another regardless of the size of the seller. Government should treat big business the same as small business and vice versa. Its role is to make sure there is a level playing field. The marketplace should pick winners and losers. However, the compromise bill specifically requires a liquor applicant to prove there is an unmet need in the neighborhood before a new license can be granted. It seems to me that if anyone wants to risk money to compete in the marketplace, then by definition, there is an unmet need. The person risking money certainly thinks so. Why should government determine “need” when entrepreneurs and consumers can do it far better
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In praise of ‘Pomp’ Regarding the recent article, “‘Pomp and Circumstance’ has worn out its welcome,” I have to disagree. My daughter graduated from high school last week and walked to “Pomp and Circumstance.” There is something special about traditions like this living on from one generation to the next. Watching my daughter walk to that music was both a moving
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sang a novelty song. It began like this. “Mairzy doats and dozy doats and liddle lamzy divey. A kiddley divey too, wooden shoe!” I’m telling you. I didn’t know what to think. I didn’t know what I had just heard. But that is exactly how my love for words and wordplay began. Only I didn’t know it at the time. It took hindsight. A date asked me, “How do you come up with these things?” She was referring to a comment I had just made about the similarities between non-dairy whitener and Kanye West. I said, “It’s because of this song,” and I began to sing it. “Please don’t,” she said. “Mail it to me.” I did, but it came back. It was marked “Return to sender, address unknown.” “Elvis,” I said to myself.
experience and a bonding one as well, just like other rite-of-passage traditions often are. When I graduated college, the ceremony had to be moved indoors due to rain, which meant the orchestra could not adapt to the technical needs of “Pomp.” I was so stunned and disappointed to find that I was walking down the aisle to different music that I could hardly concentrate on the ceremony. There is nothing wrong with being tired of that music, and it may be a little thing in the big scheme of graduation, but I hope that Mr. Reader’s is the minority opinion. Cheri Blomquist Highlands Ranch That one little song showed me that language can be an art. Words can become poems, non-sequiturs, double entendres, palindromes, innuendos, puns, quips and homophones, deer readers. One of the song’s writers said the song was based on an English nursery rhyme. “Cowzy tweet and sowzy tweet and liddle sharksy doisters.” “Mairzy Doats” was composed in 1943, recorded by the Merry Macs, and it reached No. 1 in 1944. All I know is that it changed my life. It opened me up to the possibilities of clever wording. My next encounter with grammar play came every day at noon in 1956 when we lived in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It involved a man named Milton Supman. His stage name was Soupy Sales. The English nursery rhyme was a twist on “Cows eat wheat and sows eat wheat and little sharks eat oysters.” Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.
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Littleton church uses comedy to raise money for a pair of causes By Kyle Harding kharding@coloradocommunitymedia.com
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little before 7 p.m. on a Saturday, comedian Bob Meddles takes the stage. A small church in Littleton seems like an odd place to see stand-up comedy, but Meddles, billed as The Comic Next Door, isn’t out of place in front of a few dozen audience members in pews drinking iced tea and eating cookies. “I have, believe it or not,” he answers, when asked if he’s played a church before. “It’s just a very different show.” Prince of Peace Church of the Brethren on South Windermere Street is a slightly different church. Pastor Gail Valeta’s sermon last Sunday was on “Star Wars” and Celtic theology, so a stand-up comedy show to benefit a pair of the church’s causes in Africa — Nigerians displaced by the Boko Haram terrorist group and Ethiopians without access to water — is not much of a stretch. “This is one way we thought we could help,” Valeta said of the event, Stand Up for Africa. This is the second time Prince of Peace has tried a comedy show as a benefit. In 2010, the church hosted a benefit for those affected by that year’s massive earthquake in Haiti. Comedy in a place of worship isn’t all that uncommon. Outreach Inc., a Colorado Springs-based company that books entertainment acts for churches, lists dozens of comics on its website. Marjorie Hofer of Peace Mennonite Community Church in Aurora said her church has had Christian comedy troupes put on shows in the past. She came to the show because Peace Mennonite also supports the victims of Boko Haram. For some, however, it may not line up with their perception of church. “I’m a recovering Catholic,” congregant Tom Mauser said. “You would never think of this (in a Catholic church).” As would be expected for the venue, the comedy was devoid of swear words or sexual material. The darkest subject
Comedian Bob Meddles performs at Prince of Peace Church of the Brethren in Littleton on May 21. The church hosted a stand-up comedy show to benefit humanitarian causes in Nigeria and Ethiopia. Photo by Kyle Harding matter Meddles touched on was a bit about assisted suicide, but he mostly stuck to self-deprecating jokes about his weight — “Don’t be fooled by the suit, there’s a whole lot of me under here” — and stories about marriage, fast food and Costco. “We made it a requirement that it be
family-friendly — which was hard to find,” Valeta said. Mauser and fellow churchgoer Paul Rohrer served as openers for Meddles, using slideshows, Russian and Italian accents and lots of puns. Stand-up continues on Page 13
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Rough Riders explored in Coloradan’s book Author addresses large crowd at Littleton event
and his son was ill. “It was an opportunity to have their own war for the men of the late 19th century,” Gardner observed. His book’s opening chapters are filled with stories of American men of all sorts, eager to go to war — there were 6,ooo applications for the three regiments (about 1,000 openings) assigned to Roosevelt eventually — and they were treated like today’s rock stars as they traveled south by train to sail to Cuba. Although he included some of his rich Eastern society friends, the bulk of his Rough Riders were Westerners, cowboys and ranchers. Each man had to supply his own uniform, “Khaki uniforms were new” — and Gardner notes that Roosevelt’s was tailored by Brooks Brothers in New York. Roosevelt also brought along about a dozen pairs of spectacles, packed in various nooks and crannies, so he could always find a pair. He had a cavalry contingent, although when it came time to sail, there wasn’t room to take the horses, due to inexperienced planners up and down the line. Gardner found family letters written by Roosevelt’s men, as well as letters to their hometown newspapers, that gave him lots of first-person material to include in this very readable volume. The Rough Riders had three mascots: Josephine, a mountain lion; a little dog called Cuba; and a golden eagle called Teddy. Young women wanted buttons from the men’s uniforms for souvenirs, he said in describing the scenes at train stations.
By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Colorado author Mark Lee Gardner is said to be the first biographer to tell the Rough Riders’ story from Teddy Roosevelt’s point of view. The author spoke to a sizable crowd at the Tattered Gardner Cover Aspen Grove on May 10 about his new book, “Rough Riders: Theodore Roosevelt, His Cowboy Regiment and the Immortal Charge up San Juan Hill.” The Spanish were mistreating the Cubans, Gardner said, but the sinking of the U.S. battleship Maine in February 1898 was the factor that really inflamed Americans, who were hungry for a war — “a war for humanity.” Was it an underwater mine? The Spanish claimed it was internal, Gardner said. “Why would Spain provoke a war with the U.S.? Did the Cubans do it? “ President McKinley told the Spanish to get out of Cuba, or else — and they declared war. Teddy Roosevelt, who was secretary of the Navy, was pushing for war. Garner said that surprised people who knew him, since his wife was recovering from surgery
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Rohrer teaches acting, and Mauser has developed somewhat of a following for humorous slideshows he began doing for his job at the Colorado Department of Transportation. “They asked me to do the announcements one Sunday,” Mauser said. “They hadn’t seen the comic side of me.” Despite the serious matters the show benefitted, Mauser said a comedy event fits perfectly. “People want to have fun,” he said. “If you want them to contribute money toward the cause, what better way than to let them have fun?” That turned out to be the right idea. Valeta said the day before the show that she hoped to raise $750 to $1,000. Right after the show, she said it raised upward of $1,500. The night’s comedy was punctuated by information on the causes that the money went toward. Addisu Haile told the audience about the work being done in his native Ethiopia, where the KAFFA Development Association is working to bring clean water to the village of Muti. People who live there
travel long distances with pack animals to fetch water from streams. “This is just basic needs,” Haile said. “We’re not talking about anything fancy.” Haile, who left Ethiopia to attend college in the U.S. in 1978, spent six weeks working in Ethiopia last year. He said a comedy show is a great way to raise money to help the effort. “The whole point of church is to provide service,” he said. Valeta spoke to the crowd about the situation faced by Christians and Muslims in northeastern Nigeria, where Boko Haram has killed thousands, destroyed towns and kidnapped young girls. “Boko Haram may be worse than ISIS,” Valeta said. The victims include many members of Church of the Brethren, which is her church’s denomination. Valeta said the money is going directly to volunteers on the ground, providing food, blankets and shelter. “We know the funds are not being pilfered or being squandered,” Valeta said. In addition to raising more money than Valeta expected, the show was a crowd-pleaser. “He was such a blast,” Hofer said of Meddles. Valeta also thought the show was a success. “I just laughed my head off,” she said.
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Gardner had a small segment of early film shot of the Rough Riders that he shared with the audience, then said after they were loaded on the ship, ready to sail, they were held up for six days, in sweltering heat, awaiting a naval escort. They finally did arrive in Cuba, and their ranks included some buffalo (black) soldiers in separate units. The war was over soon — troops were back by September. “They were kind of like astronauts,” Gardner observed. There were Rough Rider games, cigars, baking powder … Several signed on with Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Shows … they had annual reunions through the 1960s.” Gardner, wearing an embroidered cowboy shirt, is also a musician and concluded his talk with a rendition of “Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight” from the era — accompanied by a vintage banjo. The new book, published in May by Harper Collins, will be a logical addition to the American history buff’s library.
“Rough Riders: Theodore Roosevelt, His Cowboy Regiment and the Immortal Charge Up San Juan Hill,” which the author introduced at Tattered Cover Aspen Grove on May 10. Courtesy photo
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and much more efficiently? The compromise legislation is not in the best interests of citizens, voters or consumers. The State of Colorado should not favor David or Goliath. Let them battle. I think there is a good chance that everyone will win, especially the consumer.
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The proposed legislative compromise does not pass the smell test and I hope Gov. John Hickenlooper signs his name on the line that says “veto.” Protecting the special interests of some by prohibiting competition from others is not the proper role of government.
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Follow the threads “Intimate Apparel” by Lynn Nottage plays June 3 to July 10 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Seth Rossman is director. A young black seamstress in 1905 New York City has varied customers. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets, $24-$30, vintagetheatre.com, 303-8567830.
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Legally Blonde, the Musical The last production in Town Hall Arts Center’s 2015-2016 season is “Legally Blonde, the Musical.” Based on the movie, the musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Show runs through Sunday, June 19 at 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Additional shows are at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 4, and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, June 12 and June 19. For tickets, stop by the Town Hall Arts Center box office, call 303-794-2787 ext. 5 or go to townhallartscenter.org. `A Little Cinderella’ Ballet Ariel presents “A Little Cinderella” at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Show is a shortened, one-hour version of the ballet that is the perfect length for families with young children. Tickets are available at http://www. lonetreeartscenter.org/showinfo.php?id=435. Call 720-509-1000. Go to www.balletariel.org.
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Equine Center Open House, Adoption Day Horse lovers of all ages are invited to the Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center open house and adoption day Saturday, June 4. The free event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the center, 5540 E. Highway 86, west of Franktown. Visitors will enjoy guided tours, games, activities, refreshments and visits with horses available for adoption. Professional horse trainer Brent Winston will present trainings and demonstrations. For information, go to www.ddfl.org/equine or call 303-751-5772. Summer Kickoff Concert The U.S. Air Force Academy Band, the Falconaires, will kick off the Centennial free summer concert series Saturday, June 4, at Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave., Centennial. The Falconaires is a jazz ensemble that has performed for more than 60 years. Event runs from 6-10 p.m. Enjoy live music, children’s activities and a K9 demonstration by the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Go to http://www.centennialco.gov/Things-ToDo/community-events.aspx?calEventId=0 bf06c7680034d6399f5b7774dd24383. Summer Reading Kickoff Celebrate Team DCL’s summer reading program “Team DCL: On Your Mark, Get Set, Read” at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 4, at all Douglas County Libraries branches. Activities include face painting, arts and crafts, games, snacks, photo ops and more. Check out the locations and register for your library’s kickoff party at www. DouglasCountyLibraries.org, or call 303791-7323. Volunteers are needed to help at the kickoff party and through June to help readers sign up. For information, contact VolunteerConnectDC.org. Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition Iron Cycle, presented by Hudson Gardens and Event Center, will showcase 16 sculptures crafted from iron and recycled steel by Colorado-based artist Maureen Hearty. The exhibition will be available for viewing at Hudson Gardens from June through September. An opening reception is from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, June 9, at 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Admission is free. Go to www.hudsongardens.org or call 303-797-8565. History of Douglas County The Castle Rock Historical Society presents “In the Beginning,” a presentation by Historic Douglas County Inc. about the history of Douglas County. Refreshments will be served at 6:45 p.m. with the presentation starting at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 9, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Contact the Castle Rock Museum at 303-814-3164, museum@ castlerockhistoricalsociety.org, www. castlerockhistoricalsociety.org. Admission is free. FIND MORE THINGS TO DO ONLINE ColoradoCommunityMedia.com/events
Disco Dance Party Enjoy a night of ballroom, Latin, salsa, swing and tango dance to your favorite DJ tunes. Dress to impress with your fabulous 70s costume, and swap your favorite finger food recipes. Party is from 8-9:30 p.m. Friday, June 3, at Adventures in Dance Studio, 1500 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Go to www. adventuresindance.com. Call 720-276-0562. Hudson Gardens Summer Concerts Hudson Gardens presents its 2016 summer concert series at 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Parking is free. Tickets on sale at www.altitudetickets.com. Prices and show times vary by artist. For information, go to www.hudsongardens. org or call 303-797-8565. Concert lineup: Sunday, June 5, Blue Oyster Cult/Jefferson Starship; Sunday, June 12, Little River Band; Sunday, June 19, Gladys Knight; Sunday, June 26, Lita Ford/The Babys/The Sweet; Sunday, July 3, Super Diamond (with fireworks); Monday, July 4, Firefall (with fireworks); Sunday, July 10, The B-52s; Sunday, July 17, The Robert Cray Band with special guest The Delta Sonics; Sunday, July 24, Boz Scaggs; Sunday, July 31, Travis Tritt; Saturday, Aug. 6, “Weird Al” Yankovic -- The Mandatory World Tour; Sunday, Aug. 14, Los Lonely Boys/WAR; Sunday, Aug. 21, Gin Blossoms with special guest Tonic; Sunday, Aug. 28, Michael McDonald; Sunday, Sept. 4, Foreigner; and Sunday, Sept. 11, Kenny Loggins. Jazz in the Park Swing Shift kicks off the 2016 Jazz in the Park series at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at Civic Green Park, 9370 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Other dates in the series are June 25, the annual festival; July 13, the Highlands Ranch Metro District ice cream social; and Aug. 20. Go to www.hrswingshift.org or www.hrconcertband.org, or contact Kelley at 303-683-4102. Dance Ensemble The Zikr Dance Ensemble presents “Altar,” a duet with an original score by noted Boulder musician and composer Jesse Manno, and “Samsara,” one of the company’s most ambitious creations. Set to the progressive art/rock music of Yes and featuring special effects, “Samsara” promises an unforgettable journey through the cycle of birth, death and reincarnation. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 11 and 2 p.m. Sunday, June 12 at the Lone Tree Arts Center. Call 720-509-1000 or go to www.lonetreeartscenter.org.
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Art Stop on the Go Budding artists ages 6-12 can cultivate their inner Picasso in Art Stop on the Go, during which an artist from the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art presents a book for children to enjoy and then leads them in a literature-based art project. Program happens at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, June 9 at the Douglas County Libraries branch in Roxborough, 8357 N. Rampart Range Road. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or go to www.DouglasCountyLibraries.org.
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Junior Toms Camp Girls from preschool to eighth grade will learn new dances and techniques at a three-day mini-camp from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Monday, June 20, to Wednesday, June 22, at Newton Middle School on 4001 E. Arapahoe Road, Littleton. The camp is taught by Arapahoe High School Tom-Toms team members, and a showcase will be shared on the last day of camp. Those who register by Friday, June 3, will get a T-shirt. Camp is a fundraiser for the AHS Tom-Toms. To register, go to http:// toms.ahswarriors.org/, then click “Register.” Contact Kim Amen, 720988-5737. Social Ballroom Dance Sampler Get four hours of ballroom dance instruction from 6-8 p.m. Friday,
June 3, and Friday, June 10, at Adventures in Dance, 1500 W. Littleton Blvd., Unit 207, Littleton. Class is great for those who have two left feet, who are curious about popular dances and who would like to get introduced to new people. To register, or for information about this and all Adventures in Dance offerings, call 720-276-0562 or go to http:// www.adventuresindance.com/events/. Slick Science Children ages 8-12 can explore weather and all of its wackiness, including cloud formations, electrical currents and even tornadoes, at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday, June 6, at the Douglas County Libraries branch in Parker, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive. Registration is required. Call 303-791-7323 or go to www.DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Therapeutic Recreation Lego Camp The Highlands Ranch Community Association’s therapeutic recreation Lego camp for ages 8 and older is offered from 9:30-11 a.m. Monday, June 6, to Friday, June 10, at the Recreation Center at Southridge. Participants will have access to more than 100,000 Legos to build cities, bridges, motorized cars and planes, with the support of experienced Play-Well Engineering and Therapeutic Recreation staff. The engineer-designed curriculum challenges all ability levels to reach higher levels of engineering comprehension while having fun. Call 303471-7043 or go to www.hrcaonline.org/tr for information. Just Try It Explore science and technology with the whole family at Just Try It at 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, at the Roxborough Library, 8357 N. Rampart Range Road. The Douglas County Libraries program is offered the first Tuesday of every month. No registration is required. Call 303-791-7323 or go to www.DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Free Community Dinner Volunteers will cook and serve a healthy, home-cooked meal at a free community dinner from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, at First Presbyterian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Another free community dinner is served Sept. 13. All are welcome and invited. Go to http:// littletonpresbyterian.org/dinner. Write Away Kids in grades K-2 get the chance to write a book about all the summer fun they plan to have at a Douglas County Libraries program at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 9, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Registration is required. Call 303-791-7323 or go to www.DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Pinball Showdown Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown is the Friday, June 10, to Sunday, June 12, at the Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows. The festival brings together the pinball, retro and classic arcade community. Go to www.PinballShowdown.com. Colorado Owls Explore the mysterious lives of Colorado owls at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at the Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. See live owls provided by Wild Wings Education up close as you learn about their incredible adaptations, such as directional hearing, superior night vision, and silent flight. Call 303-7953961. Ultimate Pitchfest Twenty agents representing all genres of fiction and all categories of nonfiction will be available for 250 ten-minute video pitch sessions at the first Ultimate Pitchfest from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at 1101 W. Mineral Ave., Littleton. Go to www.ultimatepitchfest.com or call 310-210-9221 for cost and other information. Fun and Games Minecraft masters from the Deep Space Minecraft Club demonstrate tips and tricks — and a few secrets — for a better Minecraft experience. Douglas County Libraries program for ages 12 and younger takes place at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 11, at the Castle Pines branch, 360 Village Square Lane. This event is part of DCL’s summer reading program. Space is limited. Registration is required; call 303-791-7323 or go to www.DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Arts Center Guild Golf Event The Lone Tree Arts Center Guild presents its “Not Just for Dudes” evening from 5-8 p.m. Sunday, June 12 at Top Golf, 10601 E. Easter Ave., Centennial. Guests will enjoy private golf bays as you have fun competing for points and prizes. Cost includes full dinner buffet, soft drinks and golf. Cash bar available. Contact info@lonetreeartscenterguild.org for information. Calendar continues on Page 18
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Historic Presentation Curious of the homes from the turn of the century? Appreciate Victorian architecture? Englewood is showing one of its finest from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, June 12 during a limited seating Tea with the Legendary Ladies, historic presentations, and a guided tour. Gloves and hats encouraged. Tour is available for those interested in seeing the home self-guided from 5-7 p.m. Enjoy the grounds and historic home. For cost, tickets and information, contact the Englewood Historic Preservation Society at www.historicenglewood.org or 720-254-1694.Cocktails and Couture
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Lone Tree Arts Center Guild presents its annual fashion show “Cocktails and Couture” from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 23, at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Fashions provided by Rosey’s by Diane at Park Meadows. Doug Tisdale, former mayor of Cherry Hills Village, will be the emcee. Tickets include fashion show, appetizers, drink ticket, gift bag and a chance to win door prizes. Reserve tickets by June 17 at www.lonetreeartscenterguild.org or call 303-489-5533.
ART CLASSES Beginner-Intermediate Art Instructor with many years art experience offering adult Oil Painting classes Fun Yet Informative in Highlands Ranch area Ongoing - Start at any time Saturdays from 2pm-4:30pm Phone for info (303)990-7407
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Cherry Creek loses momentum Rocky Mountain eliminates Bruins 17-4 in baseball playoff By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com There were times this season that Cherry Creek’s baseball team, a perennial state power, looked like just an ordinary club. However, the Bruins responded with a 10-game winning streak and played well early in the Class 5A state playoffs — but then suddenly fell back into to their early-season form. The Bruins were crushed 17-4 by Rocky Mountain in a five-inning elimination game at the Class 5A state tournament on May 28 at All-City Stadium. Rocky Mountain moved on to play unbeaten Cherokee Trail in the doubleelimination portion of the state tournament while the Bruins were left looking toward next season. Creek, which often beat themselves with errors and poor pitching, started the season 5-5 and was 7-6 before turning things around with the winning streak. The Bruins team, which has won 28 league championships, finished fourth in the Centennial League and wound up with a 17-8 record, the fewest wins in the past nine seasons. “There were times in the year where we didn’t think we would make the playoffs,” said coach Marc Johnson. “To get to the Final Four was a big deal but, you know what, we got a comeuppance against Rocky Moun-
Cherry Creek senior Clayton Gill doubles in the fifth inning of the Class 5A elimination playoff game against Rocky Mountain on May 28 at All-City Stadium in Denver. Bruins collected five doubles and nine hits in the game but were dominated by the Lobos in a 17-4, five-inning loss, which eliminated Creek from playing for the state championship. Photo by Jim Benton tain and they deserved it.” Creek won its first two playoff games before its pitching unraveled in losses to Cherokee Trail and Rocky Mountain. Rocky Mountain scored three times in the top of the first and sent 14 batters to the plate and tallied 10 runs in the second inning to grab a 13-0 lead. “It was tough start,” added Johnson. “We struggled throwing strikes. We had 100 and some pitches in two innings.
They just outplayed us in every facet. “We struggled throwing strikes, made a couple errors and every ball of theirs found a hole. It was just one of those days. They were 100 percent better than we were and they deserved to win.” Four Creek pitchers surrendered 13 hits, walked eight batters and two Bruins continues on Page 22
Bruins edged out for championship Colorado Academy defeats Cherry Creek for girls lacrosse title
the team this season,” she said. “We have three full teams so we have great depth to draw on as we begin looking toward next season.”
By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Key players/statistics Pear Schartz scored three goals against Colorado Academy and teammate Eliza Radochonski scored twice as five Bruins put the ball in the net in the championship game. The Bruins posted the team statistics for the season and Radochonski and Schwartz were one-two in scoring. Radochonski had 48 goals and 28 assists while Schwartz had 46 goals and 16 assists. Hope Adams scored 39 goals and Hali Sibilia scored 20 goals in the regular season and the playoffs. Senior goalie Sara McGuire made a half dozen saves against Colorado Academy, including four in a short period of time in the second half. For the season, Mcguire was in the nets for 950 minutes. She made 138 saves and gave up 103 goals.
The May 25 state girls lacrosse championship game lived up to its billing and became a nail-biter down the stretch as Colorado Academy defended its title by edging Cherry Creek 9-8. “This was a tough loss, a really tough loss,” Cherry Creek coach Kathryn Ames said. “Our girls fought hard against a very good Colorado Academy team. I feel some calls didn’t go our way tonight and that happens sometimes. There were a lot of whistles, and I’m not sure that is a good thing because it can take away momentum and it definitely slows down the game.” Key moments The defensive play at both ends was outstanding and both goalies made a number of athletic saves. Colorado Academy appeared to be in control early and one point in the first half led 6-2. But the Bruins, in the state championship for the 19th straight time, refused to go away. They cut the lead to 6-4 by halftime and led 8-7 with 6:40 in the contest. The Mustangs scored the final two goals of the game and, despite a series of aggressive Bruins attack, held on to claim the title. Two foul calls were costly for Cherry Creek as they resulted in goals being waved off. With less than two minutes left in the game, officials also issued two yellow cards for rough play, which sent a player from each team to the penalty box, so neither of those players was on the field
Pearl Schwartz prepares to take a shot on goal for Cherry Creek during the May 24 state girls lacrosse championship game against Colorado Academy. Schwartz scored three goals for the Bruins but the Mustangs got two goals in the final minutes of the game to defend their state title with a 9-8 win. Photo by Tom Munds when the game ended. The coach told the players to lift their heads because they did a great job on the field in the championship game, a game she said could have gone either way. Ames said there are seven senior on the roster and they will be missed. But thanks to the depth of the program, the Bruins should remain strong. “We had about 60 girls come out for
They said it McGuire said when she started playing lacrosse she was playing attack and scoring goals. “Then I switched to playing goalie because I felt that making saves against shots on goals was more important than scoring goals,” she said. “Coach Ames and the other members of the coaching staff have helped me so much in the four years I have been at Cherry Creek. They helped me develop quickness, agility and, probably most importantly, my hand-eye coordination.” She said she plans to continue to be in goal when she goes to Winthrop University in South Carolina in the fall, where along with playing lacrosse, she will be majoring sports management.
Performances leave lasting impressions It’s time to rewind some of the highlights from the 2015-16 high school sports seasons. Like many highlight reels, it’s possible some of the best performances and efforts might have been trimmed or overlooked, so consider this a sampling: • Pomona defeated top-ranked Valor Christian, 28-14, in the Panthers’ first game of the 2015 football season. Later, the teams would clash again, this time in the Class 5A state championship game. Valor scored 15 unanswered points and used a key Panthers’ fumble late in the game to notch a 2826 victory. • Westminster’s football team opened eyes by winning its first nine Jim Benton games before a loss OVERTIME in the first round of the playoffs. • Holy Family senior quarterback Chris Helbig had people in the Colorado High School Activities Association office scanning state record books. He passed for a record 607 yards in the season-opener and had 3,517 yards passing and 39 touchdowns before a knee injury ended his season after nine games. • Valor Christian won its second straight Class 4A softball championship by breaking up a no-hitter in the semifinals and another in the final. • Mountain Vista’s boys soccer team, seeded 28th in the 5A playoffs, made a remarkable run by upsetting teams ranked 12th, fourth and first but lost 2-1 in overtime to No. 2 seed Broomfield in the state finals. • In the seen-it-before category, Valor won its fourth straight 4A boys golf title, Cherry Creek’s boys captured their fourth consecutive tennis title and 41st in the past 44 years, and Mountain Vista’s boys won their fourth cross country championship in a row. SkyView Academy’s Ben Butler won his second consecutive 3A boys cross country crown. • And, for those who love replays, girl swimmers Brooke Stenstrom of Valor Christian and Abby Kochevar of Rock Canyon were worth watching. Stenstrom won three 4A state titles last fall at the state meet and set a state record. She leaves Valor with five state championship ribbons. Kochevar won two state titles, including her third straight in the 100 backstroke. • Valor Christian won its second 4A girls state basketball title and ThunderRidge defeated a Highlands Ranch team that seemed unbeatable, 47-32 in the 5A championship game. The Falcons had overcome a 13-point halftime deficit to down the Grizzlies, 46-37, in a Continental League regular-season game, but ThunderRidge dominated the rematch to end the season. • Ponderosa freshman Cohlton Schultz completed an undefeated wrestling season with first-period pins to win the 220-pound Class 5A state championship. • Pomona’s boys won the Class 5A state track title to join the wrestling and girls gymnastics teams as state champions. • Lutheran’s boys, led by Kent Harris, captured the school’s third straight state track and field title, one in 2A and the past two in 3A. Cherry Creek’s girls tennis team made news by finishing second in the state championships at the Gates Tennis Center. It was the first time in 19 years that the Bruins were not the firstplace team. Benton continues on Page 22
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Creek sophomore is mentally tough Benton Continued from Page 19
Micha Handler honored as Girls Tennis Player of Year By Jim Benton jbenton@colorado communitymedia.com Cherry Creek sophomore Micha Handler stood at the back fence, her back turned away from court in order to focus during the first set of the No. 2 singles final of the Girls State Tennis Championship on May 14 at the Gates Tennis Center in Denver. Handler worked on improving her mental game this season, and that helped her go undefeated in 25 matches. She won the state’s No. 2 singles championship and has been named Colorado Community Media’s South Metro Girls Tennis Player of the Year. “I was just trying to take it slow,” Handler explained about the time she needed to focus during the first set. “It was very mental in the first part of the set and I was just trying to slow up.” Handler beat Poudre’s Alessia Pabiano, 6-1, 6-1 to finish the season without losing a set including in the regionals, state tournament and a Chattanooga, Tennessee, college-format tournament. “I didn’t lose a set this season but I had some close matches,” she said noting that a 6-4, 6-4 win over Air Academy’s Cori Campbell in the Cheyenne Mountain Invitational was her toughest of the
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Lobos were hit by pitches. The Bruins made two errors, including a three-run dropped fly ball in the second inning, had two passed balls and a wild pitch.
season. “The match at the Cheyenne Mountain Invitational was 4 and 4. It was windy and we had some real long points but I pulled it out.” Handler, who played No. 1 doubles for the Bruins last season and was third in the state meet, was mentally ready for this season. “I improved not only my game but mentally,” said Handler. “The team has helped me. It’s so fun having everybody cheering for each other. That’s so different from last year. Our team feels stronger even though we didn’t win the state championship. “The mental part is really important, especially being a singles player, because it is all on yourself. I played doubles last year and sometimes you can rely on your partner. For singles it’s all you. Luckily this season I was pretty strong mentally. If I wasn’t as strong mentally I don’t think I would have won.” Creek coach Chris Jacob points toward Handler’s work ethic as part of the reason for her success. “She had an amazing season,” said Jacob. “She’s a hard worker. She pushes herself in practice and makes the people around her better too. She’s determined. She grinds out every point. She’s going to get her racket on everything. “Then, she’s going to make things happen too. She can dictate the point really well. She hits with a lot of pace and figures a shot ahead and makes sure she is in charge of the point.”
“They got a lot of early hits that weren’t hit very hard,” said Johnson. “They found their way through. Baseball does that to you. Some you win, some you lose, some get rained out and some days you get your butt handed to you. That was pretty much the case today (against Rocky Mountain). Sometimes you’re diamonds, sometimes you’re coal.”
Same name, different sport Valor Christian Athletic Director Jamie Heiner stood on the field after watching the Eagles play Lewis-Palmer in the Class 4A state championship soccer game and admitted it was not the kind of football he used to play. In other parts of the world, the soccer is called football, but Heiner played the American brand of football. He was a two-time All-North Central Conference linebacker at Northern Colorado and played on both of the Bears’ Division II national championship teams. He went to the Tennessee Titans’ training camp and then played in NFL Europe, the XFL and with the Colorado Crush. He was hired at Valor Christian in 2012 as director of Performance and was named AD in 2015.
Cherry Creek sophomore Micha Handler won the state No. 2 singles title, didn’t lose a set in 25 matches this season and earned Colorado Community Media South Metro Player of the Year honors. Photo by Jim Benton
Johnson, who has been Creek’s coach for 44 years and has notched 742 wins, plans to return. “I’m planning on coming back unless they run me off for whatever,” he said. “I enjoy doing this as long as the kids respond, I’ll keep working.” Creek had a successful junior varsity team this spring, and despite losing more than
two dozen seniors, Johnson is looking forward to building another state contender. “The JV team had a real good year,” said Johnson. “We’ll be almost all juniors and sophomores next year with a couple seniors. This year we had 16 seniors. It’s a good group and we’re looking forward to working with them.”
Jeffco names players of year The Jefferson County League named its Players of the Year for soccer. Alyssa Kaiser of Ralston Valley and Valor Christian’s Camryn Dyke were chosen Kaiser, a senior, was the 5A Player of the Year after scoring 19 goals with 18 assists for 56 points. Dyke, a junior, had 36 points on 15 goals and six assists and was honored as the 4A Player of the Year. Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@ coloradocommunitymedia.com or at 303-566-4083.
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THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 03, 2009 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B9097283 Original Principal Amount $347,442.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $339,039.92
June 3, 2016
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Heritage finishes in fifth place at state Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you
are hereby notified that the covenants of deed of trust have been violated as Kempton shoots pair of the 79s follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other to tie for ninth place payments provided for in the evidence of
debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
By Jim Benton THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE jbenton@colorado communitymedia.com A FIRST LIEN. LOT 114, HOMESTEAD IN THE WIL-
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0233-2016
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is LOWS FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARHeritage finished fifth in the girls Class given with regard to the following APAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. 5A State Golf Championships, which were described Deed of Trust: Also known by street and number as: held May 23 and 24 at Common On April 6, 2016, the undersigned Public 6766Ground E Easter Pl, Centennial, CO 80112. Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Golf Club in Aurora. Demand relating to the Deed of Trust deTHE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN scribed below to be recorded in the IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURThunderstorms halted played both County of Arapahoe records. RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN days. Golfers and spectators took cover OF THE DEEDin OF TRUST. Original Grantor(s) the clubhouse for 73 minutes during an Linda R. Calkins NOTICE OF SALE Original Beneficiary(ies) afternoon delay on May 24. Mortgage Electronic Registration The current holder of the Evidence of Debt Heritage senior Joanna Kempton Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for secured byled the Deed of Trust, described F.S.B. herein, has filed Notice of Election and the way for golfers from southDemand metrofor sale as provided by law and Citibank, Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMorgan Chase Bank, in said Deed of Trust. schools. Association Heritage seniorNational Joanna Kempton was the THEREFORE, Kempton tied for ninth place with Notice Is Hereby Given Date of Deed of Trust highest from south September 16, 2006 metro-area that I will at public auction, at 10:00finisher A.M. rounds of 79 for a 14-over-parontotal of 07/06/2016, at the East County of Recording Wednesday, in the Arapahoe Girls State High School Hearing Room, Countyschools Administration 158. She recorded three birdies over two Recording Date of Deed of Trust Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Golf Championships 23-24 at Com27, 2006 Colorado, rounds, including one on the Littleton, 18th hole of 80120, sell to the SeptemberMay Recording Information (Reception No. highest and best bidder for cash, the said mon Ground Golf Club in Aurora. Photo the final round. and/or Book/Page No.) real property and all interest of the said B6138885 Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns Cherry Creek and Rock Canyon tied for by Jim Benton Original Principal Amount therein, for the purpose of paying the in$37,000.00 debtedness provided in said Evidence of sixth. Outstanding Principal Balance Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus $17,830.09 attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and Mary Weinstein of Regis Jesuit won the Cherry Creek’s Stephanie Bang was the other items allowed by law, and will issue individual championship a 4-undertop Bruins golfer at 163 with rounds of 81a Certificate Pursuant to CRSwith §38-38-101(4)(i), you to the purchaser of Purchase, are hereby notified that the covenants all as provided by law. par, 36-hole total of 140. The senior fash-of and 82. the deed of trust have been violated as First Publication: 5/12/2016 Last Publication: 6/9/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
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 FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOTS 43 AND 44 AND THAT PART OF LOT 45, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 45; THENCE EAST 20 FEET; THENCE NORTH 11 FEET; THENCE WEST 20 Area FEET; team THENCE ioned rounds of 71 and 69 on the par-72 results SOUTH 11 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ALL IN BLOCK Arvada 1, ROSE ADCommon Ground course. West (479): Ali Peper 83-71 COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION DITION TO ENGLEWOOD, COUNTY OF - 154; Reagan Robinson 83-78 - 161; CRS §38-38-103 ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0188-2016 89-81 - 170; Leigh Team, individual scores Also known by streetMiranda and numberSchiffbauer as: To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is S Logan St, Littleton, CO 80120. Robinson 83-89 - 172. Top 10 team and individual3121 scores for given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN Cherry Creek (503): Stephanie Bang the 5A Girls State Golf Tournament held IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CUROn March 16, 2016,85-87 the undersigned RENTLY BY THE — LIEN 163; Lexi Ringsby - 172; May 23-24 at Common Ground Golf ENCUMBERED Club: 81-82 Public Trustee caused the Notice of ElecOF THE DEED OF TRUST. Payton Canon tion 84-88 - 172;relating Hannah Teams: 1. Grandview 228-234 - 462; 2. and Demand to the Fey Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in NOTICE OF SALE 94-84 — 178. the County of Arapahoe records. Regis Jesuit 230-234 - 464; 3. Arvada West The current holder of Debt (497): Joanna Kempton 79Heritage 249-230 - 479; 4. Ralston Valleysecured 244-244 - of the Evidence Original Grantor(s) by the Deed of Trust, described Johri L.Benson Kasliwal has filed Notice Election 79of — 158;and Delaney 88-80 - 168; 488; 5. Heritage 254-243 - 497;herein, 6. Cherry and Kushal Kasliwal Demand for sale as provided by law and 87-94 - 168; Kendra Original Beneficiary(ies) Creek 250-253 - 503; 6. Rock Canyon 250in said Deed of Trust. Gabby Esquibel FT Mortgage Companies, D/B/A MNC -Mortgage 177. 253 - 503; 8. Denver East 258-251 - 509; Notice George THEREFORE, Is Hereby 92-85 Given Current Holder of Evidence Debt I will at public auction, Highlands at 10:00 A.M. Ranch (530): Jennaof Chung 8. Fossil Ridge 256-253 - 509; 8.that Midfirst Bank onLoveland Wednesday, 07/27/2016, at the East Date of Deed of Trust- 175; Sloane Hearing Room, County Administration 84-81 - 169; Izzy Ruiz 86-89 256-253 - 509. December 28, 1998 Building, 5334 South Prince Street, County of Recording Capesell 96-90 Littleton, to the - 186. Individuals: 1. Mary Weinstein, Re-Colorado, 80120, Arapahoe highest and best bidder for cash, the said Legacy (539): Jennifer Hankins gis, 71-69 - 140; 2. Amy Chitkoksoong, Recording Date of Deed of Trust79real property and all interest of the said January 08, 1999 Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns 83 162; Andrea Hoos 85-80 -165; KellyNo. Grandview, 76-68 - 144; 3. Morgan Sahm, Recording Information (Reception therein, for the purpose of paying the inand/or -Book/Page No.) debtedness provided inYoshihara said Evidence 107-105 of 212. Grandview, 75-73 - 148; 4. Delaney Elliott, A9004382 Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus Original Principal Amount Remley attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and Ralston Valley (488): Jordan Monarch, 75-76 - 151; 5. Jordan Remley, $46,400.00 other items allowed by law, and will issue 75-77 - 152; Riley McKibbon 85-80 - 165; Ralston Valley, 75-77 - 152; 6. Ali Peper, Outstanding Principal Balance to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, $31,994.32 all as provided by law.
Arvada West, 83-71 - 154; 7. Jaclyn Murray, Sydney Eye 84-89 - 173; Lexi Mueldener Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you First Publication: 91-87 -178. Regis, 76-79 - 155; 8. Leigha Devine, Fossil6/2/2016 are hereby notified that the covenants of Last Publication: 6/30/2016 the (503): deed of trust haveChan been violated Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Rock Canyon Alexis 82- as Ridge, 79-77 - 156; 9. Julia Baroth, Denver follows: failure to pay principal and in- 161; Amelia Lee 83-79 - 162;with Brandy terest when due together all other East, 81-77 - 158; 9. Lauren Lehigh, LoveIF THE SALE DATE IS79 CONTINUED TO payments provided for in the evidence of A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO McClain 85-96 181; Naura Tagiya 97-95 land, 81-77 - 158; 9. Joanna Kempton, debt secured by the deed of trust and othFILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE er violations thereof. BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO - 192. Heritage, 79-79 - 158. CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
Public Notices 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;
Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0177-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 16, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Scott D Radcliffe and Susan S Radcliffe Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Bank of America, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, doing business as CHRISTIANA TRUST, not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee for BCAT 2014-4TT Date of Deed of Trust August 28, 2009 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 03, 2009 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B9097283 Original Principal Amount $347,442.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $339,039.92 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. LOT 114, HOMESTEAD IN THE WILLOWS FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 6766 E Easter Pl, 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, 07/06/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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: 5/12/2016 Last Publication: 6/9/2016 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;
IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS.
IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS.
Public Trustees
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 126, THE KNOLLS WEST, FILING NO. 1, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO
Also known by street and number as: 7097 S Knolls Way, Centennial, CO 80122.
Public Trustees
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE
Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov
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.
Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 07/27/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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.
DATE: 03/16/2016 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: Lauren Tew #45041 Weldon Phillips #31827 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 5025.100047.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 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0177-2016 First Publication: 5/12/2016 Last Publication: 6/9/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0233-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On April 6, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Linda R. Calkins Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Citibank, F.S.B. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust September 16, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 27, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B6138885 Original Principal Amount $37,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $17,830.09 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. LOT 126, THE KNOLLS WEST, FILING NO. 1, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 7097 S Knolls Way, 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
First Publication: 6/2/2016 Last Publication: 6/30/2016 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; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 04/06/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Susan Hendrick #33196 Marcello G. Rojas #46396 Klatt, Augustine, Sayer, Treinen & Rastede, P.C. 9745 E. Hampden Ave., Suite 400, Denver, CO 80231 (303) 353-2965 Attorney File # CO160105 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 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0233-2016 First Publication: 6/2/2016 Last Publication: 6/30/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0238-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On April 8, 2016, 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. Denoyelles, Cheryl Freeman-Denoyelles Original Beneficiary(ies)
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COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0238-2016
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On April 8, 2016, 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.
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Original Grantor(s) Walter L. Denoyelles, Cheryl Freeman-Denoyelles Original Beneficiary(ies) Washington Mutual Bank, FA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust August 30, 2004 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 08, 2004 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B4159871 Original Principal Amount $100,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $91,126.45 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOTS 43 AND 44 AND THAT PART OF LOT 45, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 45; THENCE EAST 20 FEET; THENCE NORTH 11 FEET ; THENCE WEST 20 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 11 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ALL IN BLOCK 1, ROSE ADDITION TO ENGLEWOOD, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 3121 S Logan St, 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, 07/27/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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: 6/2/2016 Last Publication: 6/30/2016 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; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLPlease see the attached Exhibit A for ATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A the legal description. SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBIAlso known by street and number as: TION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SEC140 E. Highline Circle, #202, Littleton, TION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER CO 80122. MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANIS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), advertise publicRENTLY noticesENCUMBERED call 303-566-4100 BY THE LIEN OR BOTH. To THE FILING OFyour A COMOF THE DEED OF TRUST. PLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. NOTICE OF SALE Colorado Attorney General The current holder of the Evidence of Debt 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor secured by the Deed of Trust, described Denver, Colorado 80203 herein, has filed Notice of Election and (800) 222-4444 Demand for sale as provided by law and www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov in said Deed of Trust. Federal Consumer Financial THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given Protection Bureau that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. P.O. Box 4503 on Wednesday, 07/06/2016, at the East Iowa City, Iowa 52244 Hearing Room, County Administration (855) 411-2372 Building, 5334 South Prince Street, www.consumerfinance.gov Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said DATE: 04/08/2016 real property and all interest of the said Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns the County of Arapahoe, State of Colortherein, for the purpose of paying the inado debtedness provided in said Evidence of By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and The name, address, business telephone other items allowed by law, and will issue number and bar registration number of the to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, attorney(s) representing the legal holder of all as provided by law. the indebtedness is:
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Holly Shilliday #24423 Joan Olson #28078 Erin Robson #46557 Courtney Wright #45482 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 Jennifer Rogers #34682 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-16-706538-JS 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 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0238-2016 First Publication: 6/2/2016 Last Publication: 6/30/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0188-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 16, 2016, 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) Johri L. Kasliwal and Kushal Kasliwal Original Beneficiary(ies) FT Mortgage Companies, D/B/A MNC Mortgage Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Midfirst Bank Date of Deed of Trust December 28, 1998 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 08, 1999 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) A9004382 Original Principal Amount $46,400.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $31,994.32 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. Please see the attached Exhibit A for the legal description. Also known by street and number as: 140 E. Highline Circle, #202, Littleton, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given
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First Publication: 5/12/2016 Last Publication: 6/9/2016 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;
IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 03/16/2016 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 Shilliday #24423 Joan Olson #28078 Erin Robson #46557 Courtney Wright #45482 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 Jennifer Rogers #34682 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-16-704940-JS
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 1/2015
0188-2016 Exhibit A CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 140-202, HIGHLINE MEADOWS CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DECLARATION RECORDED OCTOBER 25, 1978 IN BOOK 2873, PAGE 367 AND CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON OCTOBER 25, 1978 AS RECEPTION NO. 1786266, IN BOOK 36 AT PAGES 31 AND 32, ARAPAHOE COUNTY RECORDS, TOGETHER WITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE THE FOLLOWING COMMON ELEMENTS: PARKING SPACE 70, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Legal Notice NO.: 0188-2016 First Publication: 5/12/2016 Last Publication: 6/9/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
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