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City fares well in citizen survey Many ratings improve, but traffic congestion brings mixed results
By Alex DeWind adewind@colorado communitymedia.com Based on the Centennial 2016 citizen survey, the city is thriving when it comes to economic health, schools and neighborhood safety, and is seen as an overall great place to live. But according to survey data, traffic congestion could use improvement.
The survey, Mayor Cathy Noon said, is an important tool to learn how residents feel about the city and its services. “When compared to national benchmarks in 2016,” Noon said, “Centennial rated higher than average as a place to raise children, economic health, shopping opportunities, employment opportunities, a place to work and K-12 education. Proving once again that we are a great place to live, work, play and grow.” Earlier this year, Centennial collaborated with the National Research Center and mailed 1,850 surveys at random to
Centennial residents. The survey measured a number of aspects of quality of life, community character, city services and the importance of current and future projects, city officials said. Of the 1,850 surveys mailed, 484 were returned for a response rate of 26 percent. The National Research Center then compared results to Centennial’s last citizen survey, which was conducted in 2010. “Of the 47 items for which comparisons were available, 25 items were rated similarly in 2010 and 2016, six items showed Survey continues on Page 5
Arapahoe High School Principal Natalie Pramenko addresses graduates on May 19 at Littleton Public Schools Stadium. Top-notch schools are one of the reasons Centennial received high marks in a recent survey. File photo
Free seminars explain transit opportunities Senior commission, I-Team host sessions for local residents By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Centennial hosts its first Car Show and Movie Night at Centennial Center Park on June 25. Families perused classic cars followed by a musical performance by the band Six Foot Joe & The Red Hot Rhinos and the movie “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip.” Photos courtesy of the City of Centennial
Wheels and reels Families and friends flock to the park for entertainment Staff report City officials say Centennial’s first “Car Show & Movie Night” was a hit. The city has discussed a car show for years, said Allison Wittern, public information manager for Centennial. The June 25 event
— hosted at Centennial Center Park, on the north side of Arapahoe Road, between South Revere Parkway and South Vaughn Street — drew a crowd of families and children. The evening included a collection of classic and exotic cars, live music by Six Foot Joe & The Red Hot Rhinos, a rock and blues band, and an outdoor screening of the family-friendly movie, “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip.”
Residents of Centennial have the opportunity to learn about a variety of transportation tools, including mobile apps and public transportation systems, in upcoming training seminars. “These trainings are scheduled throughout the city,” Allison Wittern, the city’s public information manager, said in a media release, “and will provide an opportunity for citizens to learn about transportation options and how to use them.” The two-hour seminars will be co-hosted by the Centennial Senior Commission, a group of 12 seniors appointed by city council, and Centennial’s “I-Team,” one of 12 Training continues on Page 5
PLAYING IT SAFE The first Movie Night and Car Show at Centennial Center Park drew a fun-loving crowd.
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FESTIVAL FUN
July 8, 2016
Large crowd claims most available space for July 4 celebration By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com All afternoon, a steady parade of people came to claim space in Cornerstone and Belleview parks for the annual July 4 Family Fun and Fireworks event. Families and couples set up tents and canopies, and open spaces quickly became occupied with the sounds of competition in a variety of different games, from tossing the football around to energetic games of volleyball. The event was free but there were attractions that charged fees, like the inflatables and face painting. The tempting smell of outdoor barbecue fare filled the air, and there were plenty of food trucks and food vendors for those who chose not to cook. “This is the first time we have come in several years,” Sheridan resident Mike Chavez said as he set up a tent for his family. “We came early to get a good spot and let the kids run around so they will be very tired when we go home after the fireworks.”
Karygn Cohen gets the finishing touches applied to her cat mask at the face-painting booth operated by A Change of Face at the July 4 Family Fun and Fireworks event at Cornerstone and Belleview parks. The event was free but vendors charged fees for activities like playing in the inflatables, plus there were food trucks and food vendors at the event. Photos by Tom Munds This volleyball game was just one of the ways those attending the Family Festival and Fireworks event used to pass time until dark. People came early to stake out good places to watch the 20minute fireworks display.
Holden Jordan-Dills, 5, tried on a Kevlar helmet in the gun turret of a Colorado Army National Guard Humvee under the watchful eye of Pvt. Alex Garcia. Lines of adults and children waited their turn to check out the equipment and vehicles staffed by members of the 86th Military Intelligence Company set up as part of the July 4 Family Fun and Fireworks Event at Cornerstone Park.
Western Welcome Week wouldn’t exist without the support of our volunteers!
There are over 40 events during the 10-day celebration, held throughout Littleton. WWW offers a variety of volunteer opportunities: from office work, BBQs, pancake breakfast, silent auction, arts & crafts festival, and more.
The role of the volunteer is critical to the festival’s success! Visit our web site at www.westernwelcomeweek.org/volunteer for a list of opportunities and to download an application. Western Welcome Week is a 501(c)(3) public charity. www.westernwelcomeweek.org
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IN THEIR BUSINESS A look at some of the businesses and business people making news in the south metro Denver area. Colorado Community Media runs this feature the first week of each month. To send news about a business opening or a business person’s special achievement, go to to prlink.coloradocommunitymedia. com, and follow the easy instructions.
WHAT’S NEW • Bellco, a Colorado-based credit union, has opened a branch at 4989 Factory Shops Blvd., Castle Rock. • CycleBar, an indoor cycling studio, will open on July 11 at 7824 Park Meadows Drive, Ste. 150, Lone Tree. • DoorDash, a food delivery app, is now serving customers in Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Littleton and Centennial. • Englewood Grand, a bar, has opened at 3435 S. Broadway, Englewood. • Glosshouz, a beauty bar and day spa,
MILESTONES Education Jonathan Blauman, of Centennial, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering from the University of Kansas. Thomas E. Brachtenbach, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2016 honor roll at the University of Oklahoma Norman. Trinity Cerza, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2016 dean’s honor roll at Montana State University. Erin Chilton, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2016
has opened at 8171 S. Chester St., Centennial. • Goodwill Industries of Denver has opened a retail location at 355 Barranca Drive, Castle Rock. • Michaels, a national arts and crafts supply retailer, has opened its new location at 9315 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch. • R Taco, Buffalo Wild Wings’ taco concept restaurant, opens at Southwest Plaza Mall, 8501 W. Bowles Ave., on July 21. • Rita’s Italian Ice has opened its second Colorado location at 18525 E. Smoky Hill Road, Centennial. • Taco House, 1390 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton, has reopened after extensive repairs. • Waxing the City, a body-waxing studio, has opened its doors at 4991 Factory
dean’s list at Hastings College. Ziven Chinburg, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2016 dean’s list at Illinois Wesleyan University. Ashley Cole, of Centennial, graduated in May from Kansas State Univerasity. Cole earned a doctor of veterinary medicine degree. Lauren A. Curtis, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2016 honor roll at the University of Oklahoma Norman. Morgan May Dickie, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2016 dean’s list at the University of
R Taco, which serves breakfast tacos, opens at Southwest Plaza July 21. Courtesy photo Shops Blvd., Castle Rock. • Whole Health Club, a fitness club, has opened at 5856 S. Lowell Blvd., Littleton.
PERSONNEL MATTERS • Gregory Bloom, of Douglas County, has been named executive director of the Colorado Beef Council. • Highlands Ranch Family Acupuncture, owned by Lisa Dronen, has received an award for top acupuncturist in Colo-
North Carolina, Asheville. Alyssa Gibson, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2016 dean’s list at Illinois Wesleyan University. Megan Marie Glandon, of Centennial, graduated in May with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Fort Hays State University. Anna Griggs, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2016 dean’s list at Hastings College. Brent W. Haltom, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2016 honor roll at the University of Oklahoma Norman. Danielle Nichole Harris, of
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Centennial, was named to the spring 2016 dean’s honor roll at Fort Hays State University. Harris is a senior majoring in psychology. Walter Brooks Idlet, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2016 honor roll at the University of Oklahoma Norman. Scott William Kannawin, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2016 honor roll at the University of Oklahoma Norman. Ashley Kelican, of Centennial, graduated in May from Kansas State University. Kelican earned a doctor of veterinary medicine degree.
Alexix Lahana, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2016 dean’s honor roll at Montana State University. Shannon Loomis, of Centennial, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, with a minor in business, from the University of Kansas. Meagan R. Loyd, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2016 honor roll at the University of Oklahoma Norman. Davis Manshardt, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2016 honor roll at the University of
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Bowen, Beckman to face off By Kyle Harding kharding@colorado communitymedia.com Following last week’s primary election, the race for state House District 38 has been narrowed to two candidates: Republican Susan Beckman and Democrat Robert Bowen. Bowen, a 67-year-old Centennial resident who served as a state representative from Denver from 1982-89, said that he plans to propose to Beckman that the two take part in at least one debate prior to the November election. Beckman, a 56-year-old Littleton resident and former Arapahoe County commissioner, said she is willing to debate, depending on what organization hosts the debate, saying that she has taken part in debates hosted by the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce in the past. Beckman thinks that her message of regulatory reform will play well with independent voters in November, while
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a decrease in ratings and 16 showed an increase in ratings,” the research center reported. Ratings increased in areas including overall image, Centennial as a place to retire, appearance, the availability of paths and walking trails, ease of walking, natural environment, air quality, employment opportunities, Centennial as a place to work and opportunities to attend cultural, arts and music activities. Many ratings of governance remained stable, whereas ratings of public transportation and housing options in Centennial decreased. Centennial City Council and city staff will use the survey results to review the effectiveness of city services. “Naturally, these results play a role in city council’s budget decisions for 2017,” city officials say in a media release. Notable trends in the 2016
Bowen plans to make the case for more money for education and infrastructure. Bowen ran for the seat in 2014 as well, losing to Littleton Republican Kathleen Conti, who decided not to seek re-election to the post, instead running to be an Arapahoe County commissioner. Bowen had not planned to Beckman run for office again, particularly after being injured in a car crash last fall. However, he accepted a nomination from the floor at the Arapahoe County Democratic Assembly in March. “I think that people deserve in a democracy to have a choice,” he said. Bowen knows the political landscape of the district will make it tough for him to win the seat. While Arapahoe County as a whole has slightly more registered Democrats than Republicans, more than 39 percent of
the nearly 58,000 active voters in the district are registered Republicans, compared to 28 percent Democrats and 32 percent unaffiliated. Beckman, who served on the Littleton City Council from 1999 to 2001 before representing District 1 of Arapahoe County from 2001-13, easily defeated fellow Bowen Republican Mike Williams in the June 28 primary, capturing more than 60 percent of the vote in preliminary results. Beckman, who stepped down from her position as director of Administrative Solutions for the state Department of Human Services when she entered the primary in February, said that voters know what to expect from her due to her extensive background. “I knocked on a lot of doors and talked to a lot of people,” she said.
survey are as follows: A great place to live In 2010, 89 percent of surveyors rated Centennial’s quality of life as excellent or good. In 2016, that number increased to 93 percent. The city’s positive image jumped from 73 percent in 2010 to 82 percent in 2016. Neighborhoods were rated excellent or good by 93 percent of respondents. And 93 percent of respondents also considered Centennial an excellent or good place to raise children. Survey results reflect the city’s school districts. “No community does better than its schools,” said Tustin Amole, the director of communications of Cherry Creek School District. Her school district believes in neighborhood schools so that children can walk or ride the bus with their friends and parents can more easily be involved, she said. Students also consistently score higher than the state average on Colorado standardized tests and above the state and national averages on SAT and ACT tests.
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Oklahoma Norman. Mitchell Richard Marquardt, of Centennial, graduated in May with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Hastings College. Marquardt also was named to the spring 2016 dean’s list at Hastings.
More than half of Cherry Creek middle and high school students are involved at least one activity or sport, and the graduation rate at all high schools is higher than state and national averages, she added. “All of these things contribute to the quality of life in the City of Centennial,” Amole said, “and bring people together to create strong communities where families can thrive.” Western portions of Centennial fall in the Littleton Public Schools district, another of the state’s highest-achieving districts. Sokeswoman Diane Leiker said LPS is honored to serve the city’s residents. The city includes seven LPS elementaries, The Village Preschool at Ames, Newton Middle School and Arapahoe High School. “We are fond of saying that LPS is like family,” Leiker said. “That culture is a direct reflection of the communities we serve.” Economy gets high marks Through the survey, city officials found that Centennial’s strong economy makes it a desirable community.
Jake Mayo, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2016 dean’s honor roll at Montana State University. Julie McKay, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2016 president’s honor roll at Montana State University. Alison Nikel, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2016 dean’s list at Tabor College. Garrett Nikkel, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2016 dean’s list at Tabor College. Victor Ortiz, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2016 dean’s honor roll at Montana
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Bloomberg Philanthropies innovation teams across the country. The sessions are part of a Mobility Ambassador Program to helps citizens, especially seniors, learn the ropes of modern-day transportation. Earlier this year, senior commissioners trained themselves on new modes of transportation. They planned learning field trips, including one using the light rail from Dry Creek Station to Union Station in downtown Denver and others using online transportation apps, such as Uber and Lyft. Senior commissioner Gregg Glischinski said: “You have to train the trainers first.” The senior commission and the I-Team are moving forward with their Mobility Ambassador Program: They’ve scheduled four training seminars throughout the city in the upcoming months. Guests will receive hands-on training on how to ride the light “Overall economic health, shopping opportunities, employment opportunities, and Centennial as a place to work were rated higher than communities across the nation and the Front Range,” city officials said. Eighty-two percent of survey respondents rated the city’s economic health as good or excellent. Seventy-nine percent of respondents rated shopping opportunities as good or excellent, up from 77 percent in 2010. Fifty-seven percent of respondents rated employment opportunities as good or excellent, up from 44 percent in 2010. There are more than 6,000 registered businesses with a workforce population of more than 59,000. Fifty-three percent of city revenues are generated by retail sales tax — increasing more than $1 million each year. Transportation rating mixed The survey showed that Centennial is an easy place to get around — eight out of 10 respondents rated overall ease of travel as good or excellent. But there is
State University. Gabriel Caleb Scott, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2016 honor roll at the University of Oklahoma Norman. Sydney Senter, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2016 dean’s honor roll at Montana State University. Robert Shepherd, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2016 dean’s honor roll at Montana State University. Victoria Strobel, of Centennial, graduated with a master’s degree in education from
rail, the primary public transportation system for the Denver metro area. They will also learn how to use online transportation applications, including Go Denver, a new app that gives commuters all routes to a specific location; and Lyft and Uber — smartphone apps that provide services similar to a taxi. Each seminar will also feature a guest speaker. The following training seminars and speakers are scheduled: • July 11, 10 a.m. to noon; Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle; guest speakers: The Centennial Innovation Team • July 18, 1 to 3 p.m.; Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St.; guest speaker: Kathleen Osher, executive director of Transit Alliance, a nonprofit coalition that promotes public transit in the Denver metro area. • Aug. 1, 1 to 3 p.m.; Innovation Pavilion, 9200 E. Mineral Ave.; guest speaker: Gabe Chen, Denver regional manager of Lyft • Aug. 8, 10 a.m. to noon; Trails Recreation Center, 16799 E. Lake Ave.; guest speaker: Melissa Hart, vice president of strategic business development of Xerox, which partners with the Go Denver app room for improvement, city officials said. “Results from this most recent survey showed 40 percent of survey respondents ranked congestion as their number one priority,” said Allison Wittern, public information manager for the city. The city has a few construction projects underway, including Arapahoe Road between Waco Street and Himalaya Way and construction of the I-25 and Arapahoe Road interchange. The city’s I-Team, one of 12 Bloomberg Philanthropies innovation teams across the country, is zeroing in on improving mobility across all modes of transportation. It also plans to apply new technologies and creative concepts to help improve traffic flow, reduce motor vehicle congestion hours and improve pedestrian and bicycle safety, according to the city’s website. The I-Team is “working with regional partners and coming up with ways to help all of us get from point A to point B easier,” Wittern said.
the University of Kansas. Sirey Zhang, of Cherry Creek High School, was awarded a college scholarship from Public Service Credit Union as part of the credit union’s new Community Scholarship Program. Students were recognized for their academic achievement and community involvement. Thomas Winterscheidt, of Greenwood Village, graduated in May from Kansas State University. Winterscheidt earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
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The rise of Sterling Ranch
July 8, 2016
At buildout, community will have 12,000 homes and 33,000 residents living in neighborhoods with the latest in technology By Alex DeWind adewind@colorado communitymedia.com
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bout two years ago, Harold and Diane Smethills and about 20 congregants from Valley View Christian Church walked up a grassy hill in the rolling landscape near Roxborough in northwest Douglas County. They joined hands and began to pray. For the land. For the well-being of neighboring communities — Roxborough, Littleton, Highlands Ranch. For the residents of Sterling Ranch, the community that would rise from the land around them. “We prayed that it would be a wonderful place to live,” Diane said, “filled with wonderful families.” Sterling Ranch has been the Smethillses’ dream for 12 years: A $4.4 billion multigenerational, eco-conscious development of 12,000 homes on 3,400 acres with schools, churches, shopping, recreation and the latest in technology to make life easier and keep pace with the demands of a rapidly changing world. Said Harold: “We are building a community for people who aren’t born yet.” A modern community On a morning earlier this summer, the Smethillses sat in their Highlands Ranch office, on the second floor of the sandstone building near Lucent Bouleveard and C-470. Graphics, maps and floor plans of Sterling Ranch covered the walls around them. Next month, after years of planning and dreaming, the first homes are scheduled to break ground. The journey has been invigorating, exciting, challenging, but overall, an ever-changing creation. “Our initial vision hasn’t changed,” Diane said. “It’s expanded to include so many areas we didn’t dream of 12 years ago.” The development sits west of Santa Fe Drive and south of Chatfield Reservoir, just east of the Roxborough community and next to Roxborough State Park. Pastures, dirt roads and a small enclave of homes and horse corrals surround the vast open space. It is seven miles southwest of Highlands Ranch, 15 miles northwest of Castle Rock and about 20 miles south of Denver. Construction of the development’s backbone — its water and electrical infrastructures — started about a year ago. The first model homes are expected to break ground this August in one of eight villages, which along with a focus on water and energy conservation is a core concept in the Smethillses’ emphasis on creating an environmentally aware, neighborly community. The first village, called Providence, will have nearly 800 single-family homes, 85 acres of open space, one school, a church, a civic center, a recreation center and a fiber optic network that can transfer more data at faster speeds. The plan is to minimize impact on the land, Diane said,
with dense neighborhoods surrounded by open space. Woven among the villages are 30 miles of walking, biking and horseback riding trails “fueled by Harold’s love of the equestrian life.” After a 20-year buildout, Sterling Ranch is expected to have about 12,000 homes with 33,000 people, five elementary schools, a middle school, a high school, 2 million square feet of commercial space and three neighborhood parks. This type of mixed-use development isn’t uncommon in Colorado, economic development experts say. The Denver metro area has several similar master developments, including the 125-acre Bradburn Village in Westminster; Reunion, a Shea Homes development with nearly 1,600 acres of residential development and more than 900 acres of commercial development in Commerce City; Stapleton, a 4,100-acre mixed-use community redeveloped from an international airport; and Candelas, a 1,500acre community in Arvada. The mix of housing, commercial and retail space essentially creates a mini-community within a larger community, said Tom Clark, CEO of the Metro Denver Economic Development Corp., an affiliate of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce. But the difference with Sterling Ranch, Clark said, is its magnitude — one of the largest in recent history — and the people behind it. “The thing that makes Sterling Ranch interesting to me,” he said, “is this incredible focus on energy and water management done by a couple from Colorado.” A boon for business Although a small group of homeowners concerned about adequate water supply and the impact on their rural, tranquil life tried unsuccessfully to stop Sterling Ranch, business leaders are excited about its potential economic boon to the area. The Northwest Douglas County Economic Development Corp., a nonprofit organization that works to attract and retain area businesses, projects Sterling Ranch will create a 9,000 jobs of all varieties, including commercial, construction, retail and primary employers. Building of the development itself will generate several thousands of construction-related jobs per year. Its projected economic impact to the region is $411 million. “As a resident of the region,” said Amy Sherman, the corporation’s president, “I am excited for the new amenities — everything from boutiques to swimming pools, to restaurants and shops. It’s going to bring a lot of new jobs to the area.” The development also will provide quality housing for the diversity of companies in the south metro area — such as Lockheed Martin and Charles Schwab — and the growth that Dish and Comcast are experiencing, said Jeff Wasden, president of the Colorado Business Roundtable, a branch of the business policy advocacy organization based out of Washington, D.C. “As we continue to attract great businesses to Colorado,” he said, “the type of housing that a
Construction begins for the 1.5 million-gallon water tank that will supply about 12,000 homes in Sterling Ranch, the 3,400-acre, mixed-use development west of Sante Fe Drive in southwest Doulgas County. “Our water conservation will be leading in the state,” said managing director Harold Smethills. Photos by Alex DeWind development like Sterling Ranch affords is critical to companies’ growth and ability to innovate and stay competitive.” Bumps in the road The vision for Sterling Ranch took root in 2004 when the Smethillses purchased the development from Joy and Frank Burns. They are only the third family to own the land since the Civil War. Over the past 12 years, the Sterling Ranch development team has held more than 450 neighborhood meetings, collaborated with dozens of organizations on environmental and living standards — and fought an ongoing legal challenge against a neighboring community association. In 2011, the development drew opposition from residents of Chatfield, a small community of 65 people that sits near the development’s northwest border. The Chatfield Community Association filed a lawsuit against Douglas County’s approval of Sterling Ranch, arguing the project did not have proof of a sufficient water supply for the entire project. Homeowners also worried about a detrimental impact on their rural way of life. Although Douglas County District Court ruled in their favor in 2012, that decision was reversed in 2014. Judge Richard Caschette said state law did not require developers to show water adequacy for an entire development up front. Instead, it could demonstrate it in phases throughout the process. Still, Chatfield Community Association vice president Dennis Larratt said he feels let down, in particular by the county, which has approved Sterling Ranch’s proposals throughout the process. Despite the Smethillses’ assertions to build an innovative community that reflects Colorado’s heritage, Larratt worries about funding, water, traffic and compatibility with surrounding communities. “It’s going to change things,” said Larratt, who enjoys the rural, friendly life of his Sunshine Acres community bordered by Chatfield State Park and the High Line Canal. “The amount of offsite improvements is virtually non-existent.” The Smethillses, however, say they have always kept issues of
From left, Brock, Diane and Harold Smethills stand in front of several Sterling Ranch plans in their Highlands Ranch office. “In all candor,” Diane said of the development, “we were inspired by our two millenial sons.”
MEET THE SMETHILLSES Harold and Diane Smethills, both 68, were both born and raised in Colorado. Harold grew up in Wheat Ridge and Diane in Denver. Diane has a degree in journalism and took her first job at ABC Studios in New York City. She then moved to Denver and worked for a Dallas-based real estate company called Trammel Crow Co.. Harold has an MBA and law degree from University of Denver. He’s held executive positions in several large corporations, includ-
water, energy and quality of life at the forefront of their planning. “Our water conservation will be leading in the state,” Harold said. In 2010, the Colorado Water Conservation Board selected Sterling Ranch for the state’s first rainwater harvesting project. A storm management system will collect rainwater from commercial buildings and street gutters. The water will be stored in tanks and retention ponds. Rainwater will be used for about 40 percent of outdoor irrigation, Harold said. Striving to be a good neighbor The Smethillses also have worked closely with One Roxborough, an organization that includes residents and representa-
ing United Banks of Colorado, Adolph Coors Co. and American Business Products. Harold and Diane met over a real estate deal in Denver about 30 years ago. After they were married, Diane was a stay-at-home mother to their two sons, whom she calls “a great gift.” Harold continued to run companies. “Why retire?” he said. “This is more fun — creating something.”
tives from businesses and county and state agencies in Roxborough, an unincorporated Douglas County community just west of Sterling Ranch. It has about 9,100 people, a small shopping center and two schools. Through their discussions, One Roxborough and Sterling Ranch agreed to share outdoor trails and recreation centers, meaning any community member can access the trails on the once-private Sterling Ranch. “Finally,” Diane said, “the fences will come down.” Ed Yeats, co-chair of One Roxborough, is expecting Sterling Ranch to help business in Roxborough thrive. His only concern has been Sterling continues on Page 7
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traffic and road safety. One of two main routes in and out of Roxborough is the two-lane West Titan Road coming from Santa Fe Drive, which turns into Rampart Range and runs along the Sterling Ranch development. “There are going to be some challenges with traffic,” Yeats said. “The county has to keep an eye on those challenges on our behalf out here.” Although Douglas County works diligently to provide safe routes through construction zones, county officials said some delays will be unavoidable. To limit impact, the majority of construction traffic for Sterling Ranch will use an internal construction road off Roxborough Park Road, south of Titan Road, the county said. “Construction traffic turning off and onto Titan Road at Roxborough Park Road will continue to be monitored throughout,” said Wendy Holmes, director of public affairs for Douglas County, “and when warranted, improvements at that intersection will be required to be constructed by Sterling Ranch.” Quality of life For the Smethillses, the vision for Sterling Ranch was greatly influenced by family — their two millennial sons, who inspired them to focus on building an eco-friendly community with state-ofthe-art technology embraced by today’s generation. Their sons, Brock, 25, and Ross, 28, studied at Vanderbilt University in Tennessee. Brock is now chief operating officer of Sterling Ranch and works closely with his parents. “There’re two components to Sterling Ranch,” Brock said. “The nature of your day and the nature of your surroundings.” That means incorporating what the family has determined to be key components to quality living — education, health, lifestyle, safety, energy, technol-
Setting a path for education By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com David Paul and Caleb Hausman, undergraduates at Vanderbilt University, spent three weeks in Douglas County this summer interviewing some 120 community members about what education will look like in Sterling Ranch in 20 years. “People are really passionate about education in this area,” said Hausman, a senior studying public policy with a focus on education policy. “We will ultimately make recommendations for Sterling Ranch.” Their interviews, which included people from Douglas County School District, Douglas County Libraries, civic organizations and businesses will be transcribed by professionals and given to Eve Rifkin and Kristen Baese, doctoral students at Vanderbilt’s Peabody College of Education, which was ranked the fifth-best education school in 2016 by ogy and water. Much of what makes up the last three, the Smethillses believe, sets their development apart. Among their requirements: Builders will offer LED lighting, wildlife-friendly landscaping and solar system packages for homes. Painters must use low-chemical paints, carpets and adhesives. Water usage in toilets, faucets, showerheads and washing machines will be regulated. Homes and businesses will be interconnected with the ease of a virtual touch-screen that controls technology and energy usage. Streets will have LED lighting with advanced security functionality for individual residences and the community as a whole. In the evening, the Smethills said, streetlights will dim so residents can see the stars.
U.S. News and World Report. At the end of their capstone projects, a two-semester independent research project due in May 2017, the doctoral students will turn in dissertations and develop a set of proposals for Sterling Ranch, which has plans for five elementaries, one middle school and one high school. At buildout in 20 years, the development is projected to have 12,000 homes and 33,000 residents. “It’s an opportunity to take what I’ve learned as a school person and use it in a more systematic way,” said Rifkin, director of College and Career Readiness at City High School in Tucson, Arizona. “We can really start from scratch. There are no limitations.” Vanderbilt chose Sterling Ranch as one of 17 cross-disciplinary projects funded through a $50 million TransInstitutional Programs initiative. The university’s chancellor, Nicholas S. Zeppos, introduced the program in 2014 to support collaboration between colleges
and hands-on research. Brock Smethills, chief operating officer for Sterling Ranch and a Vanderbilt graduate, suggested the partnership. “Sterling Ranch is the beneficiary of innovative and comprehensive ideas about sustainability and education,” Smethills said. “And, in return, Vanderbilt’s students make a real impact on a real project in real time. That is a rare opportunity for any university.” The university selected undergraduate and graduate students from the College of Arts and Sciences, Peabody College and the School of Engineering to focus on sustainability and education in Sterling Ranch. “It’s a rare opportunity to bring students in, at every level, to help generations to come,” said Dr. Claire Smrekar, associate professor of Education & Public Policy at Vanderbilt and director of the education initiative at Sterling Ranch. “It represents an incredible opportunity to make a difference.”
COMING SOON Sterling Ranch’s eight villages and one town center will be built over the next 20 years. The first village, Providence, is expected to break ground this August. The other villages do not have specific time ranges to release. Providence will consist of 800 single-family homes, 85 acres of open space, one school, a church, a civic center, a recreation center and a state-of-the-art fiber optic network. But everything comes back to what they prayed for on that hilltop two years ago, the couple said, a community where people know each other and care about each other and where they live. So, homes will be close together with no cul-de-sacs. Front porches will face side streets. A civic center will provide
There are seven builders signed: Brookfield Residential, CalAtlantic Homes, Lennar, Meritage Homes, Richmond American Homes, Parkwood Homes and Wonderland Homes. There will be four architectural styles of homes, including ranch, farmhouse, Victorian and contemporary. Starting prices will range from the lower $400,000s to the mid$600,000s. a gathering place. And a variety of housing styles will attract residents of all ages and backgrounds, from single parents to millennial families to grandparents. “For a high quality of life,” Harold said, “knowing your neighbors is important.”
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Vision boards help track personal goals Last week we talked about the power of words and their ability to build up a person, provide us with hope and encouragement, or — when used inappropriately — they can be so powerfully destructive. This week I would like to build upon that and add in the power of visualization, specifically the power of a vision board. One of the things that inspires me and encourages me personally is when I visit a client or friend and they have a visible vision board somewhere on display at their home or office. A vision board is some kind of display that captures all of the things that you want to see happen or materialize in your future. It could be your immediate future, maybe it’s something that can happen in the next few months or a year, and maybe even several years out. It’s finding pictures, images, quotes or sayings that are part of your life plan, goals, and as stated, part of your vision for yourself. These are so very powerful for individuals, families and companies as they keep those goals and dreams in a very visible place and where others can build upon the vision board as well as align the goals and dreams of the family or organization. And for individuals who use a vision board, it becomes an accountability partner as you pursue your
own dreams and goals. I have seen some of the most amazing pictures and images hanging on corkboards, whiteboards and modified picture frames, and as collages on the walls of offices, hallways and family rooms. New homes, property, new Michael Norton cars, family reunions, a business idea, words WINNING of encouragement, WORDS specific numbers associated with days or dollars, mountains, oceans, hotels, graduation images, retirement images, romantic pictures of couples, proud pictures of children and friends, and plenty of photos of accomplishments of every sort. We become what we focus on. And just like in last week’s column where we talked about focusing on the good and powerfully positive words of hope and encouragement, let’s remember that as we focus on specific pictures or images of success that we can and do become that which we focus our at-
tention upon. Maybe you have heard this concept before, or maybe you have even used a vision board in the past and have gotten away from updating it or pursuing some of those dreams that at one time held a special place in your heart and mind. It’s never too late to either revisit that vision board and update it or completely scrap it and start all over. As the world has changed, maybe your goals and dreams have shifted too. And with access to almost any image in the world, it’s easy to find a photo, or painting, or picture, or image of what it is you wish to be, do, or have now and in your future. So do you have a vision board displayed prominently somewhere within your home or office? If so, what occupies the spaces on your board? What are the images and quotes and sayings that inspire you? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we can visualize what we want to be, do, and have, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.
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Many older adults are still living in the home where they raised families. Those homes are now too big for the one or two people that may still be living there. Many in this position are also not ready to move to something smaller, such as a condo, townhome or apartment, or to an independent or assisted living community for seniors. This is when some might consider becoming a landlord or roommate. Their reasons might be financially motivated; a renter or roommate
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Deal with consequences of smoking pot Part of the con of getting marijuana legalized was the advocates saying they wanted it “regulated just like alcohol.” So why the complaints by pot club advocates? The prohibition on public consumption, in rental cars and in hotel rooms sounds just like the regulations on tobacco and alcohol. All this does is expose
would help to cover housing costs. Another reason might be loneliness; the senior doesn’t want to live alone. Yet another reason could be that the house is too much to maintain. When making the decision to have a tenant or a roommate there are many things to consider. • Are you renting the whole house, or part of the house? • Will the room(s) be furnished? Foerster continues on Page 11
the pot advocates for what they are — con artists and unfortunately, successful ones. Legalization has done more harm than good, and the advocates don’t care one bit about the harm to society as long as their personal lifestyle choice is allowed without restriction. Now is the time to draw a line and not let this “experiment” go any further. If you consume in public (alcohol or marijuana) and get a ticket, so be it and deal with it. Greg Nierling Centennial
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• Are you going to live there too? • Do you need to make any change to your home to make it suitable for a roommate or tenant (e.g., a separate entrance)? • Are you going to share common areas such as the kitchen, or will your tenant have a private space with a private entrance? • Are utilities included in the rent? Three of the most common scenarios are: 1. Roommate only 2. Roommate in exchange for services and a reduced rent 3. Tenant Someone who is just a roommate has his or her own space, generally a private bedroom and bathroom, and shares common areas of the house, particularly the kitchen. The second scenario is similar; however this roommate may also take care of the lawn maintenance, shovel the
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life. I am not in that category, but I am much more selective about when and where I go than I once was. We are much more trusting when we are younger. Children trust their parents, their teachers, their guardians and their clergy, but, unfortunately, that sometimes goes very awry. Someone said that danger is real, but fear is a choice. I used to be afraid of the dentist. I had a good reason to be afraid of the dentist. I inherited some significant dental woes prior to the invention of novocaine (procaine). Mama mia.
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Police say Grigsby was the driver of the crashed vehicle and subsequently fired two shots from a handgun at a passing truck, damaging it, and at least one shot at a pedestrian.
driveway and sidewalks in the winter, do general home care such as changing light bulbs and run errands in exchange for a reduced rent or rent credit. In the last scenario, the tenant has “an apartment” within the house with a separate entrance, bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette and living room. Regardless of the living arrangement, the “landlord” and tenant/roommate should have agreement regarding rent to be collected and due date. Kory J. Cook, an associate attorney with Tschetter Hamrick Sulzer P.C., recommends: “Any agreement reached should be down in writing and should cover all aspects of what the parties are agreeing to.” Mr. Cook also states that “it would be best if these kinds of agreements were on a month-to-month basis that would automatically renew until one party gave their notice to terminate the lease.” How long should the agreement be and what should it include? Well, that depends. What is important to the landlord? Rent and due date have already been mentioned. Other items might include: • Security deposit
In the past 18 months I have had a root canal, two extractions, an implant, and two crowns. Thanks to a great dentist, there was very little procedural discomfort, and practically no pain afterwards. Further, my dentist employs 19 women, all of them are very professional, and by gum, very attractive. They laugh at my jokes. So what was once a nightmare, is now the exact opposite. However, it is not without its costs. Namely its costs. There are parachutists, bungees jumpers, whitewater rafters, and extreme athletes in a wide variety of sports. There are men and women who get in the ring and beat the stuffing out of each other. Beats me why they do it. I have never been interested in speed. My own, or watching someone else go fast.
Homeowners have a variety of reasons for wanting a roommate or a tenant. They need to decide for themselves if their reasons warrant action. Once the decision is made to become a landlord, the best protection is a month-to-month, written agreement between the parties. • The space that is to be the renter’s/ roommate’s “premises” (e.g., the basement apartment with private entrance or the upstairs bedroom with attached bath at the front of the house) • Pet policy and pet deposit • Smoking • Guest policy • Quiet time • Parking arrangement Prior to entering into a written agreement, be sure to check for possible local zoning regulations or HOA (homeowners’ association) restrictions that might prohibit your proposed living arrangement.
Homeowners have a variety of reasons for wanting a roommate or a tenant. They need to decide for themselves if their reasons warrant action. Once the decision is made to become a landlord, the best protection is a monthto-month, written agreement between the parties. Potential landlords with questions or concerns about the process should seek legal counsel BEFORE entering into a lease. Donna Foerster is a local Realtor who specializes in working with older adults in Douglas County. She can be reached via email at DonnaSellsHomesCO@ gmail.com.
We are much more trusting when we are younger. Children trust their parents, their teachers, their guardians and their clergy, but, unfortunately, that sometimes goes very awry. Someone said that danger is real, but fear is a choice. Roller coasters are lost on me. Life seems to be enough of a roller coaster for me. Try opening the morning paper without getting on a roller coaster. There is a family that I have never comprehended. The Flying Wallendas are a high-wire act that performs without a safety net. A number of them have been injured, and a number of them have fallen to their deaths.
On the other hand, I am extremely cautious when I walk across the street to the mailboxes. Neighbors back out without looking. Meteors fall out of the sky. There are kamikaze squirrels out there, I am sure of it. As Bela Lugosi said, “Bevare!” Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@ comcast.net.
The investigation has not revealed any connection between Grigsby and the targets of the shooting. Police are also seeking information about an unidentified woman seen walking near the crash. She disappeared before officers could contact her. Anyone with information on the incident can call the police department at 303-794-1551.
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Toys and sports open doors to faith Mission outreach uses nontraditional ways to spread word of the Gospel By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com Among believers, the Great Commission is the call from Jesus to his followers to take his teachings around the world. And that’s what Global Connection International — a nonprofit Christian organization— works to do through its various outreach programs in 15 countries around the world. “The Bible tells us Jesus instructed us to help meet people’s physical needs, but the ultimate instruction was to also bring the message of the saving grace of the Gospel to the people,” said Jim Weber, president of the Greenwood Village-based organization. “Our organization’s focus is connecting people who care with the opportunity to provide humanitarian assistance in Jesus name.” Global Connections International is one of many philanthropical and faith-based organizations that work to spread Christianity in a variety of ways. Some typical projects involve providing sources of clean, safe drinking water, building community structures or teaching modern agricultural methods. But sometimes, organizations seek to spread Christianity through nontraditional ways such as providing sports equipment or simple toys — such as wooden cars — that provide an outlet and joy often taken for granted in daily life. A sports connection In Global Connection International’s work, the organization meets with local leaders to determine the needs, Weber said, then looks for “the manpower and resources to help develop long-term sustainable solutions to promote social, economic and spiritual growth.” Projects take on many forms, from traditional outreach such as building construction to soccer camps, musical concerts to providing baseball equipment to children. Global Connection International did just that in 2004, in Cuba, and is continuing that program in partnership with Lakewood-based Casa Unida Foundation to public schools in northern Nicaragua. That particular outreach has great potential, Weber said. Casa Unida members have worked on a variety of projects in Nicaragua including building classrooms and churches, bringing clean drinking water to villages and distributing school supplies. Bringing baseball equipment to schools as a Christian outreach began in 2015. “The baseball equipment outreach began small,” said Bob Moore, Casa Unida Foundation president. “Last year, we learned the public schools in Nicaragua receive no money for sports or physical education equipment. One school asked our help and Englewood High School donated a few gloves to the project and we took them to the school last year.” The joy on the faces of faculty and students led the foundation to continue the project. Members gathered financial donations and donations of used equipment, which they delivered to four schools in February. “We told them the reason we were bringing them the equipment was that Jesus loves them and so do we,” said Moore, who lives in Lakewood. “We were a little surprised when, at each of location, the leaders said the equipment was such a blessing to the student and the school that they gathered everyone around and said a prayer thanking God for the blessings.” Now, with the help of the Global Connection International contacts that could include Major League Baseball, Casa Unida is looking to expand the equipment deliveries to many of the schools in the northern Nicaragua area.
These northern Nicaraguan children smile as they check out the baseball equipment donated to their school. The Casa Unida Foundation, a Lakewood-based organization, delivered the equipment to four schools in February as part of the foundation’s Christian outreach to bring the Gospel to the people of the area. Photo by Tom Munds
MORE INFORMATION Casa Unida Foundation 1112 S. Eaton St. Lakewood, CO 80232 Phone: 303-934-8742 Email: info@casaunidafoundation.org Global Connection International 1407 Horizon Ave. Lafayette, CO. 80026 Phone: 303-858-1181 Email: info@gciworld.org Toys for God’s Kids 3531 S. Logan St. D-154 Englewood, CO 80113 Email: info@toysforgodskids.org
Toy cars bring joy Wooden toy cars have also become a huge Christian outreach to children and their families. The toy car project Marlin Dorhut began when he saw the joy wooden cars brought children of poor families in late 2000. He was moved to establish Toys for God’s Kids. Today, hundreds of volunteers — called smile-makers — build the cars and distribute them to children in about 140 countries. “Those who go on mission trips love them because making children happy frequently opens the door to taking their message to the parents,” Dorhut said. Casa Unida Foundation representatives also frequently gather toy cars from a number of smile-makers and distribute them to children in northern Nicaragua. On one trip, the cars were given to third-graders an elementary school. Luce Espinoza, mother of one of the third-graders, said through an interpreter the toy car was a wonderful gift. She asked a member of the foundation to tell her about the cars. Moore told her about the cars and told her about the Gospel. One boy tried to return the car when the day was over but, when told the car was his to keep, started crying because he said it was the first toy he had ever owned. The original pattern was for toy cars about 6 inches long. But Bob Wing, who worked on state-of-the-art equipment at IBM, and his neighbor Jerry Corbo,
Roberto Espinoza, athletic director for a 4,000-student high school in northern Nicaragua, talks about the blessing the gift of sports equipment is to the students and the school. Casa Unida Foundation, a Lakewood-based organization, delivered the equipment as part of the foundation’s Christian outreach to bring the Gospel to the people of northern Nicaragua. Photo by Tom Munds a retired rocket scientist, and his wife, Leonora, are among the volunteer “smilemakers” producing “pocket cars” that are only a couple inches long. “I saw a news report about Toys for God’s Kids and, when I checked it out, I decided since I had all the equipment in my workshop, I wanted to build the cars, too,” the Centennial resident said. “I started out just cutting out the car bodies. Then I got the patterns for the whole cars.” The operation runs like a well-oiled machine. Wing operates the saw and sanders to create one of 11 vehicle patterns out of donated wood, cutting out the wheels and preparing the axles. The Corbos then attach the wheels to the axles and the axles to the cars. The final stage is dipping the car into a solution to preserve the wood and using a tool to burn the wood with a USA license plate and the Toys for God’s Kids logo on the bottom of the car. Corbo and his wife have seen what the cars mean first-hand. “We went on a trip and took cars with us to an orphanage,” he said. “The look on the faces of the children as we handed out the cars touched our hearts. It was such a wonderful feeling to see the joy these little cars brought to those children.”
Martin Dorhout, founder of Toys for God’s Kids, checks out one of the durable wooden cars that will be donated free of charge to those who will take them to children around the world. Courtesy photo
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The best albums you might’ve missed so far We’re at the halfway mark of 2016, and it has already proven to be one of the most surprising years for music in recent memory. In the first six months we’ve heard long-awaited releases from Beyoncé, Kanye West, Rihanna and David Bowie, and been surprised by offerings from Radiohead and Kendrick Lamar. Musicians like The 1975, Ariana Grande and M83 all finally emerged from the studio Clarke Reader with different takes on the pop landscape. LINER So much interesting music NOTES means it’s easy to miss some topnotch stuff. So, instead of doing a regular “best-of-the-year-so-far list,” I decided to look at some lesser-known works — music that doesn’t get much radio play, but represents the best of the year. My only selection criteria was the albums had to be released in the past six months, and none could be featured in my “Clarke’s album of the week” selections. BJ The Chicago Kid — “In My Mind” It’s entirely fitting that Bryan Sledge (better known as BJ The Chicago Kid) released his major-label debut on Motown Records, since Sledge is one of the best contemporary examples of why soul is an ageless genre. The album features classic Motown vibes on songs like “Turnin’ Me Up,” adds some hip-hop with Kendrick Lamar and Big K.R.I.T. on “The New Cupid” and “The Resume,” and taps into gospel on “Shine.” In short, there’s a flavor for every palate. James Blake — “The Colour in Anything” James Blake works in grays. He has a voice not dissimilar to Sam Cooke’s, but Blake takes his soul leanings and runs them through synths and electronic music, instead of gospel or funk. The result is music that can be icy and skeletal at times, but is the perfect match to Blake’s ghostly vocals. “The Colour in Anything” is Blake’s best album yet, perfect headphone music for cloudy days or nights in. Like a glacier, it moves slow, but makes an indelible mark on the listener. Car Seat Headrest — “Teens of Denial” Will Toledo, who records under the name Car Seat Headrest, is one of those enormously talented artists that the world may not have ever heard if not for the internet. He’s been recording for four years and posting albums online, and his label debut displays a razor-sharp indie pop sensibility. Toledo joins musicians like Bob Dylan, Tom Waits and Conor Oberst, all with untraditional voices boosted by novelistic songwriting. The sheer amount of observations packed into these songs is astounding, made all the better by the fact that the music rocks. “Teens of Denial” sounds like the first step of a talent
BEST SONGS OF 2016 (SO FAR) 1. “Juke Jam” feat. Justin Bieber & Towkio - “Coloring Book” - Chance The Rapper 2. “Wolves” feat. Vic Mensa and Sia - “The Life of Pablo” Kanye West 3. “In Bloom” - “A Sailor’s Guide to Earth” - Sturgill Simpson 4. “Paris” - “I like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of it” - The 1975 5. “Two Deliverances” - “Goodness” - The Hotelier 6. “Open Casket” - “Standards” - Into It. Over It. 7. “Miyazaki” - “Ology” - Gallant 8. “Love Me Like That” feat. Carley Rae Jepsen - “55” - The Knocks 9. “All Night” - “Lemonade” - Beyoncé 10. “Hiding In The Melody” - “Pennied Days” - Night Moves
with limitless potential. Diarrhea Planet — “Turn to Gold” One of the oddest band names in recent memory, Diarrhea Planet’s “Turn to Gold” is a no-frills, no-filler rock record. These guys tap into the guitar rock of Bruce Springsteen, The Replacements and T. Rex and in the process create one of the best albums for blasting out of car windows. The lyrics are, at times, clever and heartfelt, and simple enough to shout. After all, that’s how rock music started. dvsn — “Sept. 5th” Some music just sounds better in the dark. The duo of Paul Jefferies and Daniel Daley, who record under the name dvsn, make just that kind of music. Almost all the songs on “Sept. 5th” are R&B slow jams, with beats that skitter and buzz like neon lights. Together, the tracks create layers of atmosphere, not unlike the work of The Weeknd. And just like him, dvsn seem obsessed with the deeds of the dark. With this album, they’ve made a soundtrack for the rest of us. The Hotelier — “Goodness” You probably have never heard of Massachusetts-based The Hotelier, but that should change immediately, because they’ve made the best rock album of the year-so-far. “Goodness” is a relationship record, and on its 13 songs track a relationship from the sunny early days to bittersweet ending. There are hooks layered into hooks in the songs, and each song manages to sound familiar, even though you’re hearing it for the first time. But it’s the warmth of the lyrics and musical tones that make it something special.
Famed guitarist coming to Lone Tree By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Two organizations committed to the importance of arts in child development will co-sponsor an internationally famous guitarist in concert. “An Evening with Stephen Marchionda” is scheduled at 8 p.m. July 16 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, a benefit for St. Luke’s Performing Arts Academy and Lone Tree Arts Center’s children’s programming in the next season. The internationally recognized musician will perform “La Guitarra Poetica,” Spanish music by Domenico Scarlatti, Isaac Albeniz and Enrique Granados, and other selections. He has appeared at Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, Aspen Music Festival and numerous museums and conservatories and is known as a strong advocate of contemporary music. The concert will benefit St. Luke’s year-round Performing Arts Academy program as well as Lone Tree Arts Center’s active children’s programming. St. Luke’s Performing Arts Academy will also be offering classes in musical theater and technical theater at the church and at Littleton High School this summer and during the 2016-17 school year. St. Luke’s launched an outreach in 2014 to children in low-income communities and will expand a pre-
IF YOU GO Guitarist Stephen Marchionda will perform at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, at 8 p.m. July 18. Tickets cost $30-$55, 720-5091000, lonetreeartscenter.org.
“An Evening With Stephen Marchionda” presents the internationally known guitarist in concert at 8 p.m. July 16 at Lone Tree Arts Center. Proceeds will support kids’ theater programming at LTAC and in St. Luke’s Performing Arts Academy. Courtesy photo vious immersive two-week session of voice, dance and acting at East Elementary School in Littleton into a six-week fall musical intensive for children in grades 2 to 5 who wish to gain experience in musical theater, in collaboration with Littleton Public Schools. The intensive will culminate in a performance of “The Lion King KIDS” for families and community in the second week of October. “We selected `Lion King KIDS’ because of its suitability for an age range and varied skill levels of the students,” said PAA director James Ramsey of St. Luke’s, writing that mastery of the show will support the student’s sense of accomplishment. There will be after-school instruc-
tion with a team of qualified artists and teachers and support from technical experts and volunteers in a variety of theatrical areas. “The intensive will include ensemble community time for sharing values and deepening friendships,” Ramsey said. “Each child will receive snacks, a CD, a script and commemorative show T-shirt.” He anticipates the majority of students will be eligible for PAA financial aid scholarships of up to $275 each, using free lunch eligibility and other household economic factors as criteria. “With an anticipated 40 kids in the program, influence will extend to more than 200 family members, friends and school staff who support their children as volunteers, educators and appreciative audiences, “ Ramsey adds, saying PAA develops relationships with service clubs, businesses, foundations and individuals for various donations, including time. We will hope to notify readers of performance dates and times in the fall, as well as ongoing children’s programming at Lone Tree Arts Center.
Into It. Over It. - “Standards” There is never a shortage of albums about hitting a milestone age and trying to find one’s footing. Evan Weiss, who makes music under the name Into It. Over It., adds to that canon by tackling entrance into his 30s with humor and grace. Weiss is a keen observer of both those around him, and his own personal growth. You can hear it in lyrics from album opener “Open Casket” - “My friends from where I’m from are all a wreck” to “And then there’s me, as always, just a mess/Just like always, I’m just a mess.” Instantly relatable, and honestly said. And that’s just the first song. Pinegrove — “Cardinal” Is the music of Pinegrove punk? Is it folk rock? Some kind of alt-country? Yes, yes and yes. One of the most unique albums of the year is a noteperfect example of musical alchemy done right. By so effortlessly blending folk-style acoustics guitar with modern sensibilities, songwriter Evan Stephens Hall has made music that can be embraced by all. It’s one of the most generous musical gestures of the year. Pity Sex — “White Hot Moon” Another ridiculous band name, but don’t let the silliness cause you to ignore one of the year’s best rock albums. The Michigan-based group makes music the same way my bloody valentine and The Cure did — with lots of reverb and fuzzy guitars. But what makes “White Hot Moon” so special is the beauty the courses through the music. The album is awash in romance, and is home to several contenders for best song to end a high school dance. Corinne Bailey Rae — “The Heart Speaks in Whispers” We were given the year’s best autumnal album in the spring, but Corinne Bailey’s Rae third album sounds heavenly all the time. In the vein of Marvin Gaye, Rae blends jazz and soul together and creates moments of startling warmth and loveliness. “Do You Ever Think of Me?” could easily have come from the era of Sarah Vaughn, and “Been to the Moon” is one of the year’s best love songs. Clarke Reader’s column on how music connects to our lives appears every other week. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he was definitely a teen of denial. Check out his music blog at calmacil20.blogspot. com. And share your favorite music of the year so far at creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com.
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Load up on goodies at annual library sale Southglenn Library’s Super Sidewalk Sale will be held July 15-17 at the branch of Arapahoe Libraries, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. Books, collectibles, CDs and audio books for all ages will be available. Through the sale of used books, the Friends of the Arapahoe Libraries raises funds for library programs and projects, events, materials and equipment. (In 2015, more than $100,000 was raised.) For information (or to join the Friends) call 303-LIBRARY or visit arapahoelibraries.org/super-sidewalk-sale.
Canyon concert Beautiful Castlewood Canyon, at 2989 S. Highway 83, Franktown, will be the site of a benefit concert performed by singer/songwriter Mark Cormican, who is a John Denver tribute artist, at 6:30 p.m. on July 9. Admission is free, but donations to the Friends of Castlewood Canyon State Park will be appreciated and will go to programming at Castlewood Canyon State Park. The concert will be in Pike’s Peak Amphitheater. A valid state parks pass is required, available onsite. Friends’ funding is contributing to interpretive signage in 2016. In 2014, $30,000 was used toward purchase of the 1887 Kleinert homestead. Friends also fund buses to bring children to the park. DIY Want to learn about homebrew, sewing, gardening, watercolor painting? Community experts at these skills and more will give presentations and demonstrations in do-it-yourself skills at Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway, from 1 to 5 p.m. on July 17. Learn a new skill on a summer Sunday and return home to start a new project! Library adult services: 303-762-2567.
Explore Littleton history From Sharon Gaare of Littleton’s Historic Preservation Committee: Littleton has over 125 years of history. Most of it started on Main Street by Richard Little. To learn more about the history of Littleton’s buildings, people and events, please join the Historic Preservation Board during Western Welcome Week for a free guided walking tour. Tours are offered at 4, 5 and 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 18. Please meet on the Littleton Courthouse steps, 2069 W. Littleton Blvd. For information, please email Sharon Garre at gaaresh@gmail.com.
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New novel Highlands Ranch writer and teacher Eleanor Brown will speak and sign books from 7-9 p.m. at a Frenchthemed event on July 15 at Highlands Ranch Library, James H. LaRue Branch, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd. Her new novel, “Light of Paris,” has an official publication date of July 15. Call for reservations, or go online at dclibraries. org.
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Arts in Englewood Midweek Matinees will be presented from 2 to 3:15 p.m. on July 13 and 20 in Hampden Hall, second floor of the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. “Follow the Leider” is the July 13 program of German art songs and “Two by Two,” a program of duets, will follow on July 20. Tickets: $15, $12, free under 18, englewoodarts. org or at the door one hour prior to concert time.
Englewood Camera Club Paul Weinrauch, an experienced commercial photographer, will speak to the Englewood Camera Club at 7 p.m. July 12. He will present a brief synopsis of a longer course he teaches on “Copyright and Registration of Images.” Included: a brief history of copyright and registration; why should you care?; when do you need to register?; fair use and public domain; and more. The club meets at 7 p.m. at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Guests are welcome. (Doors open at 6:30.) All on a golden afternoon … “Voyage A Paris: with Margaret Osaki Graves” will be part of a new season of Arts in the Afternoon at Lone Tree Arts Center on July 13. She will be joined by a tenor and a pianist for a musical celebration of the City of Lights. Named for a famous song of the same title by Francis Poulenc, selections cross several genres and national styles of vocal music, plus an impressionistic piano solo and selections from musicals set in Paris. Tickets cost $18, 720-509-1000, lonetreeartscenter.org. Car show in Centennial Centennial’s first ever Classic Car Show on July 16 will be followed by live music by Six Foot Joe and the Red Hot Rhinos and a screening of 20th Century Fox’s “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip.” Centennial Center Park. Free. Food trucks.
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Jump ‘N’ Jive Juliet Join the high-flyin’ fun of the post-war 1940s with exuberant jitterbug, boogiewoogie and jump `n’ jive songs of the big band spirit performed by kids ages 7-13. “Jump `N’ Jive Juliet” plays at 6 p.m. Friday, July 8, and Saturday, July 9, at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Tickets available at the box office. Call 303-794-2787 ext. 5 or go to www.TownHallArtsCenter.org. Summer Wizard Camp Learn magic and performance skills by professional magicians Carol Massie and Joe Givan at Summer Wizard Camp at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Camp dates are Monday to Thursday, July 11-14 and Aug. 1-4 (more dates may be added). Camp runs from 9:30 a.m. to noon each day. Cost includes all supplies and recital show for family. Open to ages 7 and older. Call 303-660-6799 for details and to sign up. Go to www.AmazingShows.com. ‘Seussical JR’ Town Hall Arts Center presents “Seussical, JR” at 7 p.m. July 15-16 and July 22-23, and at 10 a.m. July 18-21. Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos. Tickets on sale and can be purchased at the box office. Call 303-7942787 ext. 5. Town Hall Arts Center is at 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Go to www. TownHallArtsCenter.org.
Psychic Party Jon Stetson, psychic entertainer, presents his ladies-only psychic party, a girls afternoon out for women of all ages. Program runs from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, July 10, at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. It’s fun to receive a psychic reading, but it’s more fun to realize that you’re a psychic yourself. Reservations are required; go to http://Tickets.AmazingShows.com or call 303-660-6799. Check out his video at http://stetsonladiesonly.com/video/. Adventures of a Wild West Cowboy Kurtis Kelly will perform the story of “Teddy Blue” Abbott, a cowboy who led a life of adventure. Program is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Born in England, Teddy Blue was a feeble 10-year-old when his parents brought him to Nebraska. He was still a boy when he found himself on his first ride with cowpunchers, driving cattle to the railroads. It began a lifetime of exciting adventures from Texas to Montana, highlighted by rousing encounters with Buffalo Bill Cody, Calamity Jane, and many others. Teddy Blue Abbott’s experiences, which he recounted in his memoir “We Pointed Them North: Recollections of a Cowpuncher,” were the inspiration for the book “Lonesome Dove” by Larry McMurtry. Movin’ and Groovin’ in the Wild Kids ages 7-12 will learn how every animal’s environment requires a different skill, from super speed to super strength, in Nature Educator’s Movin’ and Groovin’ in the Wild, presented at 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, at the Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way. Part of Douglas County Libraries’ Summer Reading Program, program features live animal guests. Space is limited. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Boys, Girls Soccer Camp Boys and girls in grades fourth to eighth grades are invited to Legend High School’s Soccer Summer Nights youth soccer camp from 5-9 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, to Friday, July 15 at Echo Park Automotive Stadium, 11901 Newlin Gulch Blvd., Parker. Legend High School coaching staff and guest club coaches will lead participants, with support from college and varsity players. Register at http://gsoccer.legendtitans.org. Convention History Both the Democratic and Republican parties head into what promise to be historic conventions. Join Active Minds from 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, as we discuss how the original process (Congressional Caucuses) gave way to conventions and how conventions evolved with the advent of primaries and caucuses prior to the convention. Program will highlight some noteworthy conventions such as the 1968 Chicago Democratic Convention and the 1976 Republican Convention in which Gerald Ford faced a challenge from an upstart named Ronald Reagan. Program takes place at RiverPointe, 5225 S. Prince St., Littleton. Call 303-797-0600 to RSVP. FIND MORE THINGS TO DO ONLINE ColoradoCommunityMedia.com/events
Theater Awards Colorado Theatre Guild will have its 11th annual Henry Awards, which honors outstanding achievements by Colorado’s theater community. The annual gala is Monday, July 18, at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Evening begins with cocktails at 6 and the awards ceremony starts at 7. Tickets available at parkerarts.org or by calling the PACE Center box office at 303-805-6800.
MUSIC/CONCERTS
Breckenridge Brewery Hootenanny Big Head Todd and the Monsters will headline this year’s Breckenridge Brewery Hootenanny festival Saturday, July 9, at its 12-acre brewery in Littleton. Other headliners are Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Larry & Jenny Keel, and Head for the Hills. The all-day music-fueled celebrations marks the brewery’s 26th year in the craft brewing scene. The event benefits Conscious Alliance, a Colorado-based nonprofit that fights hunger through food collection and hunger awareness programs. For tickets and information, go to www. breckbrew.com/Hootenanny. Tunes on the Terrace: Kevin Fitzgerald Comedian Kevin Fitzgerald performs at Tunes on the Terrace at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 9 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Fitzgerald has performed as a professional stand-up comedian for more than 20 years. The opening act will be Chicken Lips Comedy Theater. For tickets and information, call 720-509-1000 or go to http://www.lonetreeartscenter. org/showinfo.php?id=393.
EVENTS
Nocturnal Wildlife Hike Join the Audubon Nature Center for its popular Bats, Beavers, and More! Program from 7-9 p.m. Friday, July 8, Friday, July 22, and Friday, Aug. 19, at the Audubon Center at Chatfield, 11280 S. Waterton Road, Littleton. Listen for coyote calls, check out the bat houses around the ponds, and see if the beaver are making progress on their South Platte River dam. Topics differ each date and highlight the curious critters of the Colorado night. Registration required at www.denveraudubon.org, by calling 303-973-9530, or via email at info@ denveraudubon.org. Secrets to Great Phone Photos Well-known travel photojournalist Ron Stern will share tips for taking terrific photos using your iPhone or Android phone at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 9, at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Learn nine picture taking secrets of your phone and the most useful photo apps. Discover how to properly compose and take beautiful panoramas and time-lapse videos. At the end of the program Stern will take participants outside to practice what they have learned. Why lug around heavy cameras when your phone is capable of so many incredible functions. Call 303-795-3961. Magic of Reading Magic of Reading, presented by master magician Mark Strivings, is a roller coaster of laughs and amazement for kids while learning about the fun of reading. Show time is 10 a.m. Saturday, July 9, at the Douglas County Libraries branch in Louviers, 7885 Louviers Blvd. Part of the district’s summer reading program. Space is limited; register at 303-791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Adventures in Storytelling Adventures in Storytelling with children’s author Jessica Lawson gives kids a chance to interact with the author, ask questions, and brainstorm their own adventure tale at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 9, at the Douglas County Libraries branch in Roxborough, 8357 N. Rampart Range Road, Suite 200. Books will be for sale, and a book signing will follow the program. Registration is required; call 303-791-7323 or go to DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Support for the LGBT Community Following the support portion of the monthly meeting, a speaker from last month’s meeting will return to discuss family dynamics when a family member comes out as LGBT. The speaker has been an activist for the LGBTQ community and a speaker informing employers and employees why it is a workplace issue. His identical twin brother is straight. They come from an Irish Catholic family. All questions welcome. Parents, family members and friends welcome. Meeting is from 7-8:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Everything is confidential. Contact info@pflaghighlandsranch.org. Ice Cream Social Highlands Ranch plans its ice cream social from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 13 at Civic Green Park, 9370 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Children and their families can enjoy all-you-can-eat ice cream and snow cones with any toppings of their choice. Food trucks such as El Toro the Tot, Gusto’s Kitchen and Simply Pizza will be on location. Live entertainment will include Paul Borrillo at 6 p.m. and the Highlands Ranch Concert Band at 7 p.m. Littleton Fire Rescue will have an engine on display and will perform a live demonstration using the Jaws of Life at 6:35 p.m. Contact klarese@highlandsranch.org.
Grant Writing Basics Learn the nuts and bolts to writing grant proposals that can help generate funding for your organization. Douglas County Libraries program is led by grant writer Stacy Voss and takes place at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 14, at the Parker Library, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive. If you struggle to describe your agency in a way that tells your story while appealing to foundations, this program is for you. Registration required; call 303-7917323 or go to DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Author Visit, Signing Best-selling author Eleanor Brown launches her new novel “The Light of Paris” at 7 p.m. Friday, July 15, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Brown is the New York Times bestselling author of “The Weird Sisters.” She will discuss her novel and sign books, which will be on sale, courtesy of Tattered Cover Book Store. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is required for this Douglas County Libraries program. Call 303-791-7323 or go to DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Saturday Surprise Drop in and learn something new at Saturday Surprise at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 16, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Be prepared for activities including crafts, home improvements, book talks and local festivities. No registration required for this Douglas County Libraries program. Call 303-791-7323 or go to DouglasCountyLibraries.org for information. Centennial Brew-N-Que Local barbecue restaurants, food trucks and breweries will be at Centennial’s first BBQ & Beer Tasting Festival from 4-9 p.m. Saturday, July 16, at Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave., Centennial. All ages welcome, but must be 21 or older to participate in the beer tasting. Wristbands available any time after June 15 by visiting the city’s website at centennialco.gov/events. Fire Line Author Visit Every summer, elite groups of men and women around the country called hotshot crews barave the elements to fight wildfires raging around the country. Twenty men known as the Granite Mountain hotshots set out to quell the Yarnell Hill Fire in Western Arizona on June 30, 2013, and 19 were killed in the largest loss of firefighter life since the 9/11 attacks. Fernanda Santos, author of “The Fire Line: The Story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots and One of the Deadliest Days in American Firefighting,” will be at Tattered Cover in Aspen Grove for an event at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 20. Go to http://www.tatteredcover.com/new-event-calendar. Mystery Book Club The July meeting of the Mystery Book Club features a discussion of the 15th book in Cara Black’s detective series ‘Murder in the Camp De Mars.” Featuring Aimee LeDuc, these mysteries take place in the different Arondissements of Paris and are named after them. Cara lives in San Francisco and offers a sweepstakes in her books for a trip to Paris. Group meets for lunch and book discussion at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 21, at the Lone Tree Golf Club Grille, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd., Lone Tree. Call Sue at 303-641-3534. Tuesday Morning Women’s Golf League The Englewood Women’s Golf Association is accepting applications for the 2016 season. The women play Tuesday mornings at Broken Tee Englewood golf course. Contact the membership chair for information, ewga18@gmail.com.
HEALTH
Let’s Eat Beets Do you love beets? Learn more about the infamously staining superfood at a quick class, Bon Appetit, Let’s Eat Beets from 3-3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 9, at Natural Grocers, 1265 Sgt. John Stiles Drive, Suite M, Highlands Ranch. Discover how to join the good4urevolution. Contact the store at 303-471-9400 or go to www.NaturalGrocers.com. Community Blood Drives A number of community blood drives are planned in the area. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonfils. org. Upcoming blood drives are: Sunday, July 10, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Ave Maria Catholic Church, 9056 E. Parker Road, Parker; Monday, July 11, 9-10:40 a.m. and noon to 2:30 p.m., Cascades Building, 6300 S. Syracuse Way, Centennial; Thursday, July 14, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Plaza Tower One, 6400 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, Greenwood Village; Monday, July 18, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. FlightSafety 10770 E. Briarwood, Suite 100, Centennial; Monday, July 18, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Pulte Mortgage, 7390 S. Iola, Englewood; Tuesday, July 19, 1:30-6 p.m., Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton (Christine Trickey, 303-730-3835); Wednesday, July 20, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Walmart, 2100 Legacy Circle, Elizabeth. Zucchini Zoodle Perhaps one of the most versatile vegetables, zucchini is easy to sneak into or replace many common everyday foods. Learn more at a quick class, It’s Zucchini Zoodle Time, from 3-3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 16, at Natural Grocers, 1265 Sgt. John Stiles Drive, Suite M, Highlands Ranch. Discover how to join the good4urevolution. Contact the store at 303-4719400 or go to www.NaturalGrocers.com.
EDUCATION
Conversational English Group Practice your English is a group that allows adults from all language backgrounds to practice speaking English in a conversation group facilitated by a fluent English speaker. Discussion topics vary. Meets at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 9, at the Douglas County Libraries branch in Parker, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive, and at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 9, at the James H. LaRue branch, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. No registration is required; contact 303-791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.
Careers
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July 8, 2016
Careers LOCAL CLASS A & B DRIVERS AND DIESEL MECHANIC NEEDED (Castle Rock)
Come join our family. . .
You’ve driven the rest, now come drive the BEST!
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JOB FAIR We are now hiring!
Haulaway, a family owned company since 1963, is currently seeking great Commercial Roll-Off & Rear Loader Drivers to add to our team! Be part of a great company and home every night. Drivers with a minimum of 2 years experience, a clean MVR and be able to pass a drug and physical screening! Also Hiring Diesel Mechanic with a minimum of 3 years experience. Haulaway not only offers good pay, great benefits, a great work environment but here you are not just a driver, you’re FAMILY! Apply online at www.crrwasteservices.com, call Dino at 714-372-8273 or e-mail resume to dinod@crrmail.com
Transportation • Custodial • Food Services When: Friday, July 8th from 10:00am - 2:00pm Where: Stein @ O’Connell Gymnasium 1275 S Teller St, Lakewood, CO 80232 Colorado Statewide Classified Advertising Network
Project Manager Position
Castle Pines Metropolitan District is seeking a Project Manager for all District projects including : Roads, storm drainage, water distribution, sewer collection and landscaping.Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree preferred with a minimum 3 years of project management experience in
construction methods of water, sanitary sewer, roads, construction, stormwater and drainage system design. Skills: Ability to work as part of a team, using both verbal and written communication skills. Above average computer skills are required. This position functions in a lead role for the District. Ability to work independently and in a team environment is critical. Interpersonal team skills and a positive attitude is a must. The position will have supervisory responsibilities. Ability to adhere to District guidelines and standards is required. Project Manager Professional (PMP) preferred. Must have and maintain a valid Colorado Driver’s License. Full time position, offering a competitive salary and excellent benefits. Salary dependent on license and experience. Fax resume and salary requirements to C. Frainier at 303- 688-8339 or send to cfrainier@castlepinesmetro.com
To place a 25-word COSCAN Network ad in 91 Colorado newspapers for only $350 $275, contact your local newspaper or call SYNC2 Media at 303-571-5117. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY HELP WANTED - DRIVERS Breathalyzer vending machines installed in bars making good money, need someone to purchase and simply fill machines with straws. Great side business. breathalyzerineverybar.com Or Call 800-287-3157 Ext. 3 COMMERCIAL LOANS Specializing in USDA/SBA – Rural loans. Most property types -$500,000 and above. Aggressive Rates fixed for 5 - 25 years. Rehab/Expansion funds available Madison Group 435-785-8350 www.madisongroupfunding.com
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Part Time Bookkeeper Wanted
Company: Praying Hands Ranches Inc. is a Non-profit, Equine Therapeutic Riding Center in its 30th year of serving very special people in Parker, CO. Required Skills/Qualifications: • Applicants should have a solid understanding of financial accounting principles, including financial statement preparation and making journal entries • Must be an expert in QuickBooks and be proficient with Microsoft Excel • Input, posting and reconciliation of bank accounts • Billing and invoicing in a timely manner • Reconciliation of credit cards • Payroll experience • Sales tax reporting for fundraising events • Accuracy, attention to detail and extreme organization is a must • Must enjoy working with special needs people and possess excellent customer service skills Please send resume to hansonphr@myawai.com --attention Shirley
Help Wanted Teaching Associate Professor, EPICS - Golden, CO. Teach 6-9 courses per yr in EPICS (Engineering Practices Introductory Course Sequence) Prgm. Rqmts incl. M.S. in Engg: any discipline, Project Mgmt or Mgmt; prior exp teaching engg dsgn at the post-secondary level; prior exp as project or prgm mgr/coordinator; & working knowl of dsgng projects; of graphical representation of engg dsgn concepts; & of user-centered or humancentered dsgn. Skills may be gained through coursework or employment. Background check reqd. Resume to: Attn: T. Ridge, Program Assistant, Colorado School of Mines, 814 15th St, Golden, CO 80401, Ref. #MM1924
Garage Sales
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 Mondays from 6pm-8:30pm Phone for info (303)221-2952
www.sidneysart.com
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Auctions
Auction on 7/14/2016 at 11am Unit: #67: Home appliances & furniture, misc items U-Store-It CO 3311 W. 97th Ave Westminster, CO 80031
Misc. Notices BUSINESS FOR SALE Teachers: Are you interested in owning an educational business? If so, call 303-993-4648 Serious inquiries only
Misc. Notices Want To Purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201
FARM & AGRICULTURE Farm Products & Produce Grain Finished Buffalo
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Estate/Garage Sale We must move everything this weekend, you name it we have it. We have pricing but if you don’t like the price make us a reasonable offer. 6995 West 27th Ave, Wheat Ridge July 8th & 9th Time will be 8am until 4pm both days. Hurry for the best selection.
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Cowboy Moving is hiring Movers and Drivers. Applicants need Colorado I.D. Apply in person, 4535 S. Santa Fe Drive, Englewood. Background searches and drug test administered.
and/or email resume/ interest to mcruson@ homehelpershomecare.com
Drivers: LOCAL-Home Nightly! Excellent Pay, Benefits! Denver Flatbed. CDL-A, 1yr Exp. Req. 1-855-420-2247
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Sporting goods
TRANSPORTATION
Autos for Sale Golf Cart Authority, LLC We specialize in your golf cart. Custom Accessories, Parts/Service Lift kits, Batteries, Custom Seats. Call us today 720-772-1227 www.golfcartauthority.com
Place an ad to sell your car on this page $25 for 2 weeks in 16 papers and online 303-566-4091
PETS
For Sale: Vintage 1994 Harley Davidson, Dyna low rider. Very good condition, Color Black with Harley Davidson saddlebags, Bike has new tires, new petcock, new battery, low mileage 26,473 For a test drive please call Joe Gutierrez @ 720-318-1621
Firewood
Wanted Lakewood Giant Garage/Yard Sale; Antiques, Clothes, Furniture, Male Baby stuff, Household Items, July 15, 16 & 17 Friday-Sunday 8am-2pm each day 1413 South Ward Street
Estate Sales
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Bicycles
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LEGITIMATE WORK AT HOME
Motorcycles/ATV’s
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ARVADA Multi Family Garage Sale 7224 Vance Street July 8th & 9th 8am-2pm Treadmill, Toys, Snare Drum, Puzzles, Walker, Household, Holiday, Sports MemorabiliaBroncos and Rockies and more + 20,000 baseball and football cards. Lots and lots of miscellaneous something for everyone
MERCHANDISE
Receptionist needed for busy insurance agency. Answer phones, data entry and other clerical duties. Pay based on experience. Benefits. Email resume to info@cowest.com.
Companion/Caregiver, in Golden part time Fridays and Saturdays either 9am-11am OR 2pm - 4pm for our female client with dementia. Provide companionship, socialization and outings. Please go to friendsforlifeinc.com/opportunities to learn more and apply.
Marketplace GARAGE & ESTATE SALES
Help Wanted
Estate/Moving sale Friday, Saturday, Sunday July 8-10 starting at 9:00. Antiques, children's books and games, collectibles, furniture, tools. 5722 Field Street Arvada CO 80002
Pine/Fir & Aspen
Split & Delivered $250 a cord Stacking available extra $25 Delivery charge may apply Call 303-647-2475 or 720-323-2173
Red Carousel Fireplace with red pipe and base $450 or best offer (303)467-1927
Miscellaneous J-D Ground driven manure spreader, good condition (303)841-5273
Cash for all Vehicles! Cars, Trucks, Vans, SUV’s
Dogs
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July 8, 2016
SPORTS
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LOCAL
School athletic directors play musical chairs
Greg Miller, an assistant football coach at Legacy High School and USA Football Master Trainer, conducts a four-hour USA Football Heads Up Football Player Safety Coaches Clinic on June 25 at the Pat Bowlen Fieldhouse at UC Health Training Center. There were 40 youth coaches in attendance. Photo by Jim Benton
Youth coaches target safety Clinic promotes proper blocking and tackling techniques in order to prevent concussions By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Football has been sacked the past few years because of the growing concern about concussions and injuries. So, a group of 40 youth football coaches huddled up at the Pat Bowlen Fieldhouse at UCHealth Training Center, near Centennial, on June 25 for the USA Football Heads Up Football Player
Safety Coaches Clinic. “The game is under attack, especially at the youth level,” said Steve Shore, a coach for the Englewood Pirates in the Jeffco Midget Football Association. “The injuries are a concern of the parents, and is the game worth it compared to the injury level? “This clinic is crucial because to save the game, we have to come up with better ways to coach these kids and keep them safer.” Greg Miller, a Northglenn High school graduate, assistant varsity football coach at Legacy and USA Football master trainer, conducted the fourhour clinic. The topics discussed were concus-
sion recognition and response and proper helmet and shoulder pad fitting. Videos were available to reinforce proper tackling and blocking mechanics, focusing on reduced helmet contact. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the chances of a youth football athlete suffering a concussion over the course of one season are 75 percent. And 62 percent of the major impacts in youth football occur during practice and not in games. In March, USA Football released the results of a study conducted by the Clinic continues on Page 22
Volleyball team offers glimpse of future CHSAA doesn’t sanction sport that is gaining more notice By Jim Benton jbenton@colorado communitymedia.com Ric Miranda grew up playing volleyball and coaching in Santa Monica, California, and when he and his family moved to Highlands Ranch in 2005, he had no idea there was no high school boys volleyball being played in the state. Girls volleyball on the high school and club level is popular in Colorado and has pushed boys volleyball under the radar. Volleyball is a Colorado High School Activities Association-sanctioned sport for girls, but attempts to have boys volleyball certified by the CHSAA have been unproductive because of Title IX regulations and other obstacles. There is a boys high school league, the Colorado Boys High School Volleyball Association, which has two divisions and 30 mostly co-op teams from 22 schools. Miranda, however, is coaching the Colorado Mo-
Colorado Momentum U16 boys volleyball coach Ric Miranda, left, talks with players Brandt DeJager, center, and Rey Sanchez after a practice on June 28 at the Momentum practice facility in Centennial. Miranda’s team will be competing in the USA Boys Junior National Volleyball Championships July 1-4 in Dallas. Photo by Jim Benton mentum U16 boys team that competed for the club division title in the USA Boys Junior National Volleyball Championships in Dallas from July 1-4 (after press time). “When I moved here I thought there was boys volleyball,” recalled Miranda. “I had been coaching for over 25 years so I just focused on what I had been doing and that was coaching girls volleyball. “I’m trying to get the word out that, hey, there is boys
volleyball. I’m going to try to grow it within our region. I have a bunch of boys who love to play the game. They want to elevate their game to go up to the next level of college play. For them to do that they have to continuing playing and the only way to do that is in a club format, because in Colorado boys volleyball doesn’t really exist.” Miranda, whose daughter Gabbi plays soccer at UCLA after helping Mountain Vista
win two state championships and whose son Aiden is a sophomore baseball player at Vista, will be coaching nine boys in Dallas who come from nine different schools. Players on his team come from Ralston Valley, Skyview Academy, Legend, Arapahoe, Cherry Creek, Grandview, Eaglecrest, Weld Central and Vanguard. There are no boys club team leagues, so other than youth tournaments, the Momentum U16 team has to play against men’s adult teams. Miranda’s team is ranked 29th among U16 teams in the country and was seeded fifth in the national tournament. This same team of nine boys won the U14 and U15 national titles the past two years while playing for Front Range Volleyball. The team felt a lack of club support and moved to Momentum this season, and Miranda took over coaching and watching the team’s elite training sessions. “They came to us last summer to try to enhance their level of performance and get a better club structure. We gave them the program and said this is what we’ve got. Volleyball continues on Page 22
It’s time to catch up on some notes from around the area, and it will be strange next season at Chaparral wrestling matches not to see Rod Padilla shouting instructions to Wolverines wrestlers while sitting on the Wolverines’ bench. Padilla, Chaparral’s wrestling coach for the past 15 seasons, has accepted the job as athletic director at Aurora Hinkley, and Wolverines athletic director Rob Johnson is looking for a new head wrestling coach. In more news about athletic directors, Pat McCabe has moved from Jim Benton Mountain Vista to OVERTIME assume the AD duties at Arapahoe High School. McCabe was AD at Vista for six years. Shawn Terry was busy last week setting up his new office as the Mountain Vista athletic director. He was AD at Northridge High School in Greeley last year. McCabe takes over for Steve Sisler at Arapahoe. Barela advances to National Amateur tourney Griffin Barela, a senior-to-be at Lakewood High School, took medalist honors June 27 during the 36-hole U.S. Junior Amateur Qualifying tournament held at Heritage at Westmoor in Westminster. He was one of three golfers to qualify for the National Junior Amateur that will be held July 18-23 at The Honors Course in Ooltewah, Tennessee, which is located north of Chattanooga. Barela fashioned rounds of 72 and 69 for a 3-under-par total of 141 to finish one stroke ahead of Trevor Olkowski of Grand Junction, who combined rounds of 70 and 72 for a 142 total. Runchanapong Youprayong of Thailand was third and earned a ticket to the national tournament with a 144 tworound total. China-bound to play football Jimmy Pallotto, a Cherry Creek offensive lineman who has signed to play at Western State, was named to the U.S. Federation Under-19 National Team that will play in the 2016 International Federation of American Football Under-19 World Championship games. Games began on June 30 in Habrin, China. The team was selected by USA Football and features many of the top studentathletes in the U.S.
Ekhoff Kicking Camp set High school punters, kickers and long snappers will take part in the 4th Annual Nate Ekhoff Kicking Camp, which will be held July 9 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sports Authority Stadium. All funds from the camp and tailgate party will help support the Nate Ekhoff Kicking Scholarship Fund, which has raised $18,000 to help 12 high school kicking specialists attend college. Ekhoff was a kicker for Ponderosa High School and was diagnosed with leukemia shortly after his senior season. He died from bone marrow transplant complications 15 months later. All coaches volunteer their time at the clinic. Donation items for the drawing/raffle and silent auction are needed for the tailgate party, which will be held between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Information is available at www.nateekhoff.org. 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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Physical Activity Council for participation of athletes between the ages of 6 and 14. There was an increase of 1.9 percent from 2,128 million participants in 2014 to 2,169 million in 2015. But there has been a drop in participation from 3 million in 2010, according to the USA Football study. Miller has seen a change in blocking and tackling techniques because of the increased attention on injuries. “It absolutely has to start at the youth level,” he said. “It’s great to see it spreading
to the upper level of college and pros, but to really get a chance we have to start at the youth level. We really need to teach better fundamentals for tackling and blocking. “It has changed for the better. There is more awareness about injuries. It was something that was there years and years ago but we just weren’t as aware of it as we are today...” Changing improper tackling and blocking basics for some players, especially more experienced ones, can be a challenge. “It’s not that it easy to change,” Miller said. ”You have to be aware of the change that needs to happen. When coaches see a player that maybe doesn’t have the proper fundamentals, we have to be aware of that and really work with that player.”
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Momentum said, ‘Ric, you are the only one that played men’s volleyball, do want to take them?’ “Sounded like it should be fun, they had won the national twice in a row, so this should be pretty good. It turned out to be right. The pressure has been on me knowing that these kids were pretty good. It’s been incredibly challenging but fun at the same time.” Rey Sanchez, a setter who is a junior-to-be at Ralston Valley, played football, basketball and baseball before high school, but volleyball has become a year-round sport. “It’s a fun sport to go out there and play,” he said. “My family has played it. Ever since I was little I grew up with it. Most of the volleyball girls know I play volleyball because I help the girls team. So talk goes around and a lot of people know at school that I play. “Boys volleyball is not as popular as the girls. It’s not a CHSAA-sanctioned sport yet. I think we are going to do really, really good in Dallas.” Brandt DeJager, a middle blocker
who will be a junior this fall at SkyView Academy, understands that boys volleyball isn’t established in Colorado but hopes another national title will help bring some attention to boys volleyball. “We’re definitely under the radar,” he said. “We just started a high school program. I’m hoping we can grow the program as much as we can. I don’t think anybody really knows about us but they will. “We just came to Momentum this year. The past few years we were at Front Range. We decided to slip over here. We’re close enough that we should be able to get the job done and play well in Dallas. We have been playing well.” Miranda knows it will be tough for his inherited team to win a third straight national title. “We want to win it all again,” he said. “With a bigger field it is going to be a little more challenging. I’ve always thought the best way to approach a tournament is to hold your seed or beat your seed. “We are seeded fifth and that would be OK but I would rather medal. I would rather come in at least third. We’re going to go for it and try to win it.”
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First Publication: 6/16/2016 Last Publication: 7/14/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
NOTICE OF SALE
Public Notices Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov
DATE: 04/15/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee
Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0253-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On April 15, 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) PHILLIP J. CHAVEZ and SANDRA S. CHAVEZ Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CITYWIDE HOME LOANS, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Date of Deed of Trust October 18, 2013 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 22, 2013 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D3131201 Original Principal Amount $413,359.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $404,232.26 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 52, HOMESTEAD IN THE WILLOWS FILING NO. 6, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 6909 E FREMONT AVE, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/03/2016, 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: 6/9/2016 Last Publication: 7/7/2016 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: 04/15/2016 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:
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
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Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 16-011425 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.: 0253-2016 First Publication: 6/9/2016 Last Publication: 7/7/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0276-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On April 22, 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) RANDALL R SCOTT and DAWN J SCOTT Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR METRO FUNDING CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Date of Deed of Trust August 05, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 18, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B5122733 Original Principal Amount $354,200.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $349,483.85 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 49, BLOCK 1, OVERLOOK AT PLATTE VALLEY, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. PARCEL ID NUMBER: COUNTY: 207731102005 Also known by street and number as: LITTLETON, CO 80128. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/10/2016, 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: 6/16/2016 Last Publication: 7/14/2016 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 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.
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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: 04/22/2016 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: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 16-011189 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.: 0276-2016 First Publication: 6/16/2016 Last Publication: 7/14/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0295-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 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) Michael W. Northrup and Shelly Northrup Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for WR Starkey Mortgage, L.L.P. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Bank of America, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust July 29, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 03, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B5114431 Original Principal Amount $240,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $199,315.17 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 21, BLOCK 3, THE HIGHLANDS 460, FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 8168 S Harrison 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 The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/24/2016, 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.
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OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/24/2016, 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.
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First Publication: 6/30/2016 Last Publication: 7/28/2016 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: 05/06/2016 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: David W Drake #43315 Scott D. Toebben #19011 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710 Attorney File # 15CO00715-1 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0295-2016 First Publication: 6/30/2016 Last Publication: 7/28/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0309-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 11, 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) MICHAEL S MCMAHON AND BRISSA MCMAHON Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Date of Deed of Trust June 04, 2008 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 05, 2008 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B8064322 Original Principal Amount $59,062.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $56,912.97 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. ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT 'A' AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. Also known by street and number as: 309 E Highline Cir 305, Centennial, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
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.
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COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0302-2016
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT 'A' AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH.
On May 10, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust deTo advertise your publicscribed notices callto303-566-4100 below be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Also known by street and number as: 309 E Highline Cir 305, Centennial, CO Original Grantor(s) 80122. Chad B Meester Original Beneficiary(ies) THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN Mortgage Electronic Registration IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURSystems, Inc., acting solely as nominee RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN for Grand Bank, N.A. OF THE DEED OF TRUST. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Caliber Home Loans, Inc. NOTICE OF SALE Date of Deed of Trust May 15, 2012 The current holder of the Evidence of Debt County of Recording secured by the Deed of Trust, described Arapahoe herein, has filed Notice of Election and Recording Date of Deed of Trust Demand for sale as provided by law and June 18, 2012 in said Deed of Trust. Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given D2065372 that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. Original Principal Amount on Wednesday, 08/31/2016, at the East $208,000.00 Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Outstanding Principal Balance Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the $194,919.43 highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns are hereby notified that the covenants of therein, for the purpose of paying the inthe deed of trust have been violated as debtedness provided in said Evidence of follows: failure to pay principal and inDebt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus terest when due together with all other attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and payments provided for in the evidence of other items allowed by law, and will issue debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE First Publication: 7/7/2016 A FIRST LIEN. Last Publication: 8/4/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent LOT 1, BLOCK 35, SOUTHGLENN FIFTH FILING, COUNTY OF IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE Also known by street and number as: 7223 S Clarkson St, Centennial, CO BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; 80122.
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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.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
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: 05/11/2016 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 Ryan #32647 Toni M. Owan #30580 Jolene Guignet #46144 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 16-945-29145 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 0309-2016 EXHIBIT A CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 309305, HIGHLINE MEADOWS CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DECLARATION RECORDED OCTOBER 25, 1978 IN BOOK 2873 AT PAGE 367, AND AMENDED JUNE 18, 1980 IN BOOK 3232 AT PAGE 17 AND AMENDED AUGUST 20, 1980 IN BOOK3266 AT PAGE 739 AND CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED OCTOBER 25, 1978 AS RECEPTION NO. 1786266, BOOK 36 AT PAGES 31 AND 32 OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPHOE RECORDS, TOGETHER WITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE THE FOLLOWING COMMON ELEMENTS: PARKING SPACES 579, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Legal Notice NO. 0309-2016 First Publication: 7/7/2016 Last Publication: 8/4/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0302-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 10, 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) Chad B Meester Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Grand Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Caliber Home Loans, Inc. Date of Deed of Trust May 15, 2012 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 18, 2012 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D2065372 Original Principal Amount $208,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $194,919.43
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/31/2016, 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: 7/7/2016 Last Publication: 8/4/2016 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: 05/10/2016 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 # 3125.100148.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.: 0302-2016 First Publication: 7/7/2016 Last Publication: 8/4/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
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Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592
Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 16-011425
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.: 0253-2016 First Publication: 6/9/2016 Last Publication: 7/7/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
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: 04/22/2016 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: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592
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First Publication: 6/30/2016 Last Publication: 7/28/2016 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
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/31/2016, 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.
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Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
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First Publication: 7/7/2016 Last Publication: 8/4/2016 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;
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