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LPS still tops state averages CDE releases some standardized-test results Staff report
The USGA adopted the “while we’re young” slogan to boost pace of play, and the message is on display near the first hole at South Suburban Golf Course in Centennial. Rose Carroll is on duty as the starter as a group gets set to tee off. Photo by Jim Benton
Golfers urged to get moving
Game’s etiquette calls for more than replacing divots By Jim Benton
jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Two young men walk toward the starter’s booth at the Broken Tee Englewood golf course. One wears jeans and a tank top, the other basketball shorts, also sporting a sleeveless shirt. Neither wears golf shoes. Traditional etiquette would have required them to wear dress pants, or maybe dress shorts, and a collared shirt for the four-hour-plus endeavor ahead of them. While some country clubs still require such formal wear, at many courses, the times have changed — and to take a line from the “Caddyshack” soundtrack, Part 2 of 3 on finding it’s “all right.” ways to get better “In an industry that is oversupplied and is struggling for rounds, don’t we need to make at and get more it more friendly and less stodgy and relax enjoyment out of golf. dress codes?” said Ed Mate, executive director of the Colorado Golf Association. “I guarantee you, today there are very few courses that are going to turn customers away regardless of the way they are dressed. People are definitely less patient today. Maybe golf can be a part of the solution. The game is hard and takes a lot of discipline to be successful. That’s always been the case.” While patience is a virtue in the game, many believe the failure of golfers to pick up the pace during a round is the biggest violation of etiquette on today’s courses.
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Most golfers know, or should have been taught, that raking bunkers, replacing divots, not stepping in another player’s line on the putting green and repairing ball marks on the green are part of golf etiquette. But perhaps the biggest issue players should monitor is how well they are keeping up with the group ahead of them. “Pace of play is probably the hardest thing on a golf course to control,” said Broken Tee pro shop assistant Joe Pagnotta, who serves as a course ranger three or four times a week. “The easiest way to explain it is there is only one lane of traffic. If the speed limit is 60 and a car is going 40, the ones in front will all still go 60, but the ones behind will go 40. “That’s what happens on the golf course. One group can ruin it for the rest.” Golf continues on Page 6
Littleton Public Schools students, including low-income kids and those with disabilities, are still outperforming state averages on standardized tests by double digits, though several schools slipped from last year’s scores. The Colorado Department of Education on July 17 released results from the Colorado Measures of Academic Success, which tested fourth- and seventh-graders in social studies and fifth-and eighth-graders in science. In social studies, LPS fourth-graders scored 15 percentage points higher in the highest category, “Strong and Distinguished,” than the state average, and seventh-graders scored 10 percentage points higher. In science, LPS fifth-graders scored 20 percentage points higher in the highest category than the state average; eighth-graders scored 19 percentage points higher. “These scores are impressive by any measure,” said LPS Superintendent Brian Ewert in a statement. “It takes the commitment of students, teachers, parents and the larger community to help students achieve their individual best. This data also shows us when students need additional help, and when we have gaps in programs and services to meet student needs.” Fifth-graders in eight of the 11 elementary schools slipped in the “Strong and Distinguished” category in science, with only Littleton Academy, Hopkins and Sandburg climbing. Highland Elementary slipped by almost 20 percentage points. Goddard, Euclid and Littleton Academy gained ground, while the other three middle schools lost ground. State continues on Page 6
Stepping on the line of another player’s putt is a violation of golf etiquette. Photo illustration
NEED TO KNOW While you probably already know not to yell “miss it” or “Noonan” on the putting green, the following are some other golf-etiquette tips that could spare you the wrath of your playing partners: From the ‘King’ A sampling of what Arnold Palmer told Golf Digest in 2008: • Repair the ground you play on, be it the tee, putting green, bunker or fairway. Before you leave a bunker, for example, ask yourself, “Would I be upset if I had to play from that spot?” In other words, replace those divots, fix those ball marks and rake those sand traps. • Turn off the cell phone. Do whatever you have to do to keep the phone quiet. “If you absolutely have to make a call, move away from the other players. And keep the call brief so that they do not even know you made it.” From the PGA Tour A few tips that can be found on pga.com: • From the time you select your club until you actually hit your shot, you should take no more than 30 to 45 seconds. • Don’t step on your fellow players’ putting lines — the imaginary line that connects the ball to the hole. • Don’t hit if there’s a chance your shot might reach the group ahead of you. And if you think there’s even a slim chance the shot you just struck might hit another player, yell “fore” immediately.
Reichert ready for round two Narrowly missed being elected to school board in 2013 By Jennifer Smith
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Robert Reichert is making a second attempt at being elected to the Littleton Public Schools Board of Education, having come in fourth out of five candidates in the very close 2013 election. “I wanted to run again because I see it as part of being a member of this community,” he said. “This is what I know. It’s a way to use my skills and knowledge to help the place I live and am Reichert raising my kids in.” Reichert earned his doctorate in public-policy analysis from the RAND Graduate School in Santa Monica, California, in 2000. Since then, he’s worked privately and for another company as an education-policy analyst. “The role of the school board is to have Reichert continues on Page 6
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Students from STEM School and Academy in Highlands Ranch built a payload that was launched on a 25-foot ULA rocket in Pueblo on July 18. From left to right are ULA mentor Taheem Williams, Bryon Paul Veal of APRL, STEM students Alex Gentilucci (front), Gunnar Enserro, Grayson Gerlich and Ari Martinez, and instructor/former ULA engineer Jeff Dunker. Photo by Taryn Walker
The 25-foot tall Future rocket, the largest rocket to launch from Colorado, blasts off just outside Pueblo on July 18 as part of the 2015 United Launch Alliance and Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. Student Rocket Launch. The Student Rocket Launch offers hands-on opportunities for students from kindergarten through graduate school to learn and apply science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills. Courtesy photo
STEM kids launch into learning with rocketry Students travel to Pueblo for project By Taryn Walker
twalker@colorado communitymedia.com Six students from STEM School and Academy in Highlands Ranch built a payload and flew it aboard a 25-foot rocket in Pueblo on July 18. The payload is a 2-meter, 2-pound Automatic Packet Reporting System beacon that transmits radio frequencies to determine GPS data, elevation, speed and altitude while in flight at 10,000 feet. Besides providing information, the payload will help students locate where it will land by giving the GPS longitude and latitude, said Bryon Paul Veal of APRL Rocky
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Mountain Division. On July 13, the STEM kids, who are interns with United Launch Alliance and Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp., as well as other numerous interns from kindergarten through 12th grade, showed off their hard work at an open house in Centennial. The open house included presentations, rockets being signed and printed with paint by hand and foot and photo opportunities of the Future Heavy rocket, which is the largest sport rocket in the world — set to launch in 2016. Centennial-based ULA built the Future rocket the STEM kids flew their payload on. When asked who all worked on the payload, 13-year-old Ari Martinez of Golden stepped up to say, “I did!” Two others chimed in, includ-
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hours on the project. “This is an example of how our school’s AB0BX amateur radio student program is offering cross-curriculum opportunities with other established class programs at the school,” Veal said. Enserro said he was responsible for building the parachute attached to the payload. “It’s like fox hunting with radios. We find triangulations that are emitted by a frequency when it launches,” he said. All three students alluded to the impact the program has on their future. “Where else are you going to get this experience and get to work with rockets?” said Gerlich in regard to the STEM program. Three sport rockets built and refurbished by ULA were propelled at the launch, with four payloads
used from the dozen K-12 payload teams. “This year’s rocket team includes approximately 60 interns and more than 20 mentors from ULA as well as 30 interns and 25 mentors from Ball Aerospace,” according to a press release. ULA has teamed up with Ball Aerospace since 2009 to offer students real-world space industry experience through internships. Work with onboard instruments and experiments that deploy, such as payloads, was incorporated in 2012. Each team has an eight-week period to work on their own time with their peers, mentors and instructors to build and test the rocket payloads. For more information about the launch and the program, visit www. ulalaunch.com/Intern_RocketLaunch.aspx.
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Renaissance Festival pleases crowds in its 39th season By Taryn Walker
twalker@colorado communitymedia.com With only a few weeks left, the Colorado Renaissance Festival in Larkspur was full of visitors on a recent day. On July 12, several hundred people were adorned in fairy wings, wizard cloaks and even pirate peg legs, snacking on turkey legs and throwing back mugs of beer — all in the spirit of making magical memories. The fest’s animals were a main attraction. With endangered cat shows throughout the day, crowds “awed” over watching panthers and tigers climb on beams to swat at what looked like kitten toys. Camels, llamas and elephants gave rides to people of all ages. White horses beamed down the jousting arena as they were applauded. Dozens of rides kept little ones busy while the jousting tournament went on. People gathered around the arena to see knights battle, which even led to a sword duel on foot with Sir William, Lord of Whitehall, claiming victory. The 39th season means a busy time for all who work at the festival, but it didn’t stop ladies and lords from charming the crowd with “Renaissance speak.” Those who need to take out a little aggression paid to thrust tomatoes at a rennie’s face, while others sat back and relaxed while watching the Kamikaze Fireflies juggle fire. The Renaissance Festival, located 650 Perry Park Ave., is open Saturday and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. For its last weekend, a Fare Thee Well & Mardi Gras Carnivale is set to take place on Aug. 1-2 to celebrate King Henry’s 525th birthday and mark a memorable wrapup to the 39th season of the festival.
Dexter, a black panther, entertains the crowd by clinging to a pole during the endangered cats show at the Colorado Renaissance Festival in Larkspur.
The Kamikaze Fireflies juggle fire at the Renaissance Festival in Larkspur. Photos by Taryn Walker
“Skidmark” provides some accordion entertainment for the crowds passing by at the Colorado Renaissance Festival.
Jousters battle to catch a ring at the Colorado Renaissance Festival in Larkspur.
The Bath family — daughter Nina, mother Maria and father Matthew — from Loveland dressed up to join in on the Colorado Renaissance Festival fun.
Banshee the Bengal tiger performs tricks as part of the endangered cats show.
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Missy Franklin keeps on winning Regis graduate picks up ESPY, endorsement deal Staff report Centennial’s Missy Franklin competed with titans last week. And, as she usually does, she won. The four-time Olympic gold medalist and 2015 NCAA Swimmer of the Year joined icons from the sports world — including Peyton Manning, LeBron James and Derek Jeter — in taking home a 2015 ESPY award, an honor ESPN bestows on top pro and amateur athletes. Franklin led the University of California-Berkeley to an NCAA championship in March. “It was an honor to win the ESPY award for best college female athlete,” Franklin said in an emailed statement. “I am so grateful to have had such an amazing end to my collegiate career, and I owe so much
of my success my amazing teammates and coaching staff at UC Berkeley.” Franklin, a 2013 Regis Jesuit graduate, is now a professional. She made the decision to go pro shortly after leading Cal to the title during a record-setting sophomore campaign. And like Manning, James and Jeter, Franklin, 20, now has a major endorsement deal. Swimwear giant Speedo announced a deal with Franklin on July 18. “As part of Team Speedo, Franklin will serve as a year-round brand ambassador, sharing her love of the water to inspire others, and will wear Speedo race suits when she represents the U.S. at all major competitions globally,” the company said in a news release. Franklin is preparing for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. While still a high school senior, she won five medals in the 2012 Olympics.
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NEWS IN A HURRY All students have rights The National Alliance for Mental Illness Arapahoe/Douglas Counties presents a workshop, “What You Need to Know About the Educational Rights of Students With Disabilities,” from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 29 at the Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network building, 155 Inverness Drive West. The workshop includes a general overview of how certain laws work to ensure an appropriate education in the least restrictive environment for children. The presenter is Jack D. Robinson, a founding member of the Colorado Council of Special Education Lawyers and a former member of the Colorado Special Education Advisory
Committee. The workshop is free, but registration is required. Contact outreach@namiadco. org or 303-779-8762 to register or for more information.
What does your park need? Now is the time to weigh in on South Suburban Park and Recreation District’s budget for next year. The district’s board will hold the first public hearing on its 2016 budget at 7 p.m. Aug. 12 at Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial. The public is invited to attend the meeting or submit questions and ideas. Citizens will have an opportunity to ad-
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Ballot fight over fracking could be taking shape Compromise effort left some feeling cheated By Dan Elliott
Associated Press
Environmentalists and the energy industry have fought decisive battles over fracking in New York, Oklahoma and Texas, but the outcome is unclear in Colorado, where the issue could go to a ballot fight in the 2016 election. A task force convened by Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper tried to find a compromise over who should regulate the industry — the state or local government — and to what extent. But fracking critics were bitterly disappointed when the panel suggested leaving regulatory power in state hands and avoided recommending specific health, environmental and safety rules. “I think the fossil fuels industry won,” said Karen Dike, a member of Coloradans Against Fracking. Fracking is a pressing issue in Colorado, the nation’s No. 7 energy-producing state. Along the urban Front Range, expanding suburbs and booming oilfields are running into each other, and drilling rigs sometimes show up near public schools. Several municipal attempts to ban fracking have failed,
and the industry warns that local control would stifle energy development. Dike and others won’t say whether they plan to put measures that would restrict fracking on the 2016 ballot, but they don’t rule it out. Frank McNulty, a Republican former state lawmaker who sponsored a proindustry ballot measure in 2014, expects fracking opponents to turn to voters next year. “I don’t think that it’s settled,” he said. Fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, injects water, sand and chemicals under high pressure to crack open underground formations and make it easier to recover oil and gas. The industry says it’s safe. Opponents won a significant victory in New York, where regulators formalized a statewide fracking ban on June 29, citing environmental and public health risks. In May, the industry prevailed in Texas and Oklahoma, where new state laws prevent local governments from banning fracking. Colorado hasn’t imposed sweeping measures favoring either side, in part because of a nearly even three-way electoral split among Republican, Democratic and unaffiliated voters. Colorado has plenty of advocates on opposite ends of the argument, but “also a very sizable middle ground, people who are
willing to talk through it,” said Christopher Weible, an associate professor at the University of Colorado-Denver School of Public Affairs who studies fracking policy debates. “Maybe it’s a thing about Colorado, maybe we have a lot of pride in our natural resources and how we can get along.” Hickenlooper, a Democrat and an energy industry supporter, formed the task force last year. Competing ballot issues on fracking threatened to draw a wave of conservative voters and campaign donations into the 2014 election, so Hickenlooper negotiated a truce: Both sides withdrew their ballot issues and the task force went to work. After five months of meetings, the panel suggested giving local governments a consulting role but not the power to set their own oil and gas rules. The task force rejected proposals to require disclosure of all the chemicals used in fracking and to give surface property owners more leverage if someone else owns the minerals under their land and wants to drill. Hickenlooper praised the recommendations, but Democratic congressman Jared Polis, who favors more restrictions, was disappointed. Polis supported ballot issues in 2014 that would have given local governments more control and required new wells to be at least 2,000 feet from houses, but withdrew them in the truce. Polis said fracking could be on the 2016
ballot if state officials don’t further regulate the industry. He stopped short of saying whether he would organize the effort, but he wants lawmakers and regulators to adopt three proposals that weren’t formally recommended by the task force. One would let local governments impose stricter rules than the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, charged with regulating drilling statewide. Another would change the commission’s role from facilitating oil and gas development to simply regulating it. The third would set up a panel to resolve disputes between energy companies and local governments or property owners before they land in court. If opponents try to limit fracking in 2016, McNulty said he’ll fight them. He co-sponsored a 2014 ballot issue to deny oil and gas tax revenues to local governments that ban drilling, but withdrew it as part of Hickenlooper’s compromise. Colorado already has some of the toughest energy regulations in the country, said Dan Haley, CEO of the Colorado Oil and Gas Association, an industry group. “We choose to work together with communities to find solutions for concerned citizens, and not to worry about the activists who just want to put industry families on the unemployment line,” he said.
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Cherokee welcomes James Holmes as new Executive Director By Anne Marie Boger, South Metro Denver Chamber If you’ve never visited Cherokee Ranch & Castle, you’re robbing yourself of a true Colorado experience. Tucked away on a privately owned, 3400 acre ranch in Douglas County is a true gem and legacy of Tweet Kimball, a Colorado cattle ranching pioneer. Tweet Kimball established the Cherokee Ranch & Castle Foundation which entered into a Conservation Easement for the property on December 10, 1996. This unique venue facilitates a house museum, wildlife conservation, land preservation and has become a treasured venue for a variety of activities and site of many elegant parties. At Cherokee Ranch & Castle you can enjoy lunch on the terrace with a sprawling view from Pikes Peak to Longs Peak, take a geology hike to explore the Colorado’s largest petrified wood forest, or enjoy a front row seat to a Blues concert. There’s opportunities for high tea, castle tours, and farm to table dinners. The venue is so stunning, couples dreams come true with beautiful weddings on the veranda. Artists have recorded full albums in the great hall and music videos in the courtyard. The list goes on: private corporate events, celebration of life ceremonies, youth education excursions, wine tastings, and marquee birthday parties. Cherokee Ranch &C astle is an exquisite part of Colorado and has been since 1954. So what’s new? In March of this year, the Board of Directors of Cherokee Ranch & Castle began their search for a new Executive Director. James Holmes, a Colorado native, entrepreneur, and philanthropist had been contracted to the foundation for a short period of time and was asked to compete for the position; first by becoming the Interim Director as the board explored their option concerning a big decision. The group of candidates was narrowed to 8, then a final 3, and 3 became one. Holmes humbly accepted the position late last week, and is looking forward to the opportunities and challenges his official position will bring. So as another chapter begins for the history of Cherokee Ranch & Castle, what does Colorado have to look forward to? We stopped by Cherokee Ranch to ask the new Executive Director himself. On the history of Cherokee… The history of Cherokee is very important to Holmes and one of the reasons why he
is so passionate about his new position. The Castle was built in 1924 by the Charles Johnson; their original vision for the land was a summer home for his family. As time went on, the family found themselves using the castle less and less, and sold their summer home and surrounding properties to Tweet Kimball, a southern belle and debutante from Tennessee. Tweet needed a new home after a divorce settlement, which included her husband’s purchase of a new home for Tweet as long as she moved West of the Mississippi. In 1954 Tweet and her two young sons Richard and Kirk moved to then “Charlesford” before renaming the property Cherokee Ranch. Tweet was a trailblazer with a strong interest in cattle. Inspired by the unique Santa Gertrudis of the King Ranch, which initially refused to sell their warm climate cattle to Tweet for a ranch in Colorado. Never one to accept no for an answer, Tweet found another seller and for the first time the Santa Gertrudis breed was introduced to Colorado; this was the onset of her cattle ranching business. A business that still exists today, there are now 140 Getrudis that call Cherokee their home. Tweet went on to establish the Rocky Mountain Santa Gertrudis Association and become the first woman to ever serve on the National Western Stock Show’s Board of Directors, among numerous other accomplishments as a respected cattle rancher. On Tweet’s legacy… In 1996, Tweet worked to establish the Cherokee Ranch & Castle Foundation, a conservation easement that protects the land as a wildlife sanctuary. She passed away in 1999, and the Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers have been keeping her legacy alive since. Her passion for the music, art, and literature has “inspired us to make Cherokee a prominent venue for music,” Holmes said. He feels it’s what she would have been pleased to see, and went on to say he feels an obligation to uphold what Tweet would have wanted. On Holmes’ legacy… “What is it that I would want my lasting legacy to be? With a lot of non-profits, you hear about the legacy of their Directors, so if someone 20 years from now were discussing mine, I would want people to look back and say that James Holmes fully restored Tweet’s legacy, and that I made decisions that were thoughtful, and that those decisions were made with the long-term view in mind. I want to make decisions and put policies in
place that make it easy for future Executive Directors here to make good decisions. I also would like to have made a turning point financially for Cherokee Ranch & Castle Foundation so that we can fulfill our potential and fully realize Tweet’s dream.” Holmes’ background is anything but ordinary. A former race car driver, equestrian athlete, and cyclist turned corporate sponsorship developer, who spent 26 years in the mortgage and real estate industry as a serial entrepreneur since 1983. In 1997, He began volunteering for a lot of philanthropic organizations and political candidates and causes. Holmes developed a particular interest in the area of fundraising for public art. In 2001, he helped raise $1 million dollars for the Martin Luther King “I Have a Dream” monument in Denver’s City Park. He has been on the Denver Art Museum Board of Trustees since 2004. He’s been involved with dozens of public service organizations, appointed to several boards, recognized as a recipient of the Denver Business Journal’s “40 Under 40 Business Leaders Award,” perhaps most proud to have received the “Juanita Ross Gray Community Service Award” among other honors. “I’ve given a lot of time to the arts and non-profit organizations, so when I look at Cherokee Ranch I see lots of challenges and yet there are many more opportunities. My professional and philanthropic backgrounds are fully in alignment here,” and then added, “timing for this amazing job could not have been more perfect in this time in my life. I love coming here and I would like to be here for the next 20 years of my life.” On Holmes’ vision… “We are going to make Cherokee Ranch’s cattle operation prominent again,” he said. “Over the last few years, Tweet’s importance to the Cherokee story has become a little diluted; the idea that we are stewards of Tweet’s vision was dwindling and this will also be corrected. One of my primary objectives is to restore Tweet fully, as well as ensure her legacy stands the test of time. Tweet is the reason this place has become a Colorado treasure and a gift for all of us today.” Cherokee Ranch and Castle is a true marvel and important part of the Rocky Mountain Region. With Holmes in charge, no doubt it’s in great hands and will continue to thrive.
For a complete list of South Metro Denver Chamber events visit our website www.bestchamber.com or call 303-795-0142. Thursday, July 23 Robinson & Henry P.C. Ribbon Cutting! 4:00 - 6:00 pm – Robinson & Henry P.C. 7535 E. Hampden Ave., Suite 250, Denver Tuesday, July 28 Colorado Sales Tax: A Business Discussion 7:30 – 9:00 am – SMDC WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Thursday, July 30 ARC Thrift Store Ribbon Cutting! 8:15 – 9:15 am – ARC Thrift Store 8100 South Quebec, Centennial Thursday, August 6 Chamber Connect – Connect 101 – New Member Orientation 4:00 – 5:30 pm – SMDC WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial
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Golfers tee off on No. 10, a par 4, at The Links Golf Course in Highlands Ranch as the group ahead finishes up on the putting green. Photo by Jim Benton
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Tom Woodard, director of golf for the Foothills Park and Recreation District, emphasizes that slow play is a hazard. “Our game has been stagnant for about a dozen years,” Woodard said. “We’re slowly losing golfers, and we’re not gaining any golfers. The top two reasons people say they don’t play golf is the time it takes and cost.” In the 1980 comedy film “Caddyshack,” Rodney Dangerfield played Al Czervik, who became peeved it was taking so long for a judge, played by Ted Knight, to hit the ball, so he uttered, “Let’s go … while we’re young.” Two years ago, the United States Golf Association adopted “while
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Franklin and Lenski elementary schools and Littleton Academy middle scored twice the state average or higher in science. The news in social studies was better. Franklin, Highland, Lenski, Runyon, Sandburg and Wilder elementary schools, Powell Middle School and Littleton Academy middle school scored twice the state average or higher. Fourth-grade scores were 7 percentage points higher this year in the “Strong and Distinguished” category than last year, but seventh-graders scored 4 percentage points lower.
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high expectations of the adults in the system and hold them accountable, to be transparent and to serve the families who have the responsibility of raising our future generations,” said Reichert, who grew up in Grand Junction. When Reichert’s two children first started school, the family lived just outside of the district’s borders but opted the kids into LPS. They’ve lived in the Aberdeen Village neighborhood in Littleton for six years now. He’s a member of the district’s safety and mental-health committee, which formed in the wake of the December 2013 shooting at Arapahoe High School and recently issued a final report to the school board. It includes a recommendation that the committee continue its work. “The district’s response once the
South Suburban Golf Course in Centennial doesn’t employ marshals but has an extra person in the pro shop who tends to any course problems. They have a greeter on the first hole to remind players of golf etiquette and pace of play, and the course has signs that say “while we’re young.” Taking a page from the Denver Broncos Peyton Manning, the course also employs signs imparting “hurry, hurry.” Several local golf professionals and executives offered tips to speed the pace of play, like hitting from closer tees that are more manageable, playing courses that are not too difficult and engaging “ready golf,” which among other things, could mean ignoring “honors” and letting the first person to the tee box hit first and continue putting instead of
marking your ball. “Another thing that has ruined pace of play is television,” Pagnotta said. “Golfers watch TV. The pros are playing for a million dollars, so they need to take their time and do what they do. Out here, you have to play ready golf.” Marshals or rangers, who are on the course to enforce rules like pace of play, can be intimidating to some. “I like it quicker, but I’ve been in groups that have been put on the clock,” said Broken Tee MetaGolf instructor Jason Preeo, who has played in the U.S. Open and coaches the boys team at Valor Christian. “It makes me very uncomfortable.” Rangers don’t bother Stan Wood of Denver, a men’s club member at Broken Tee. “They don’t intimidate me at all,” Wood said. “I’d like to see more of them. I can see how it could affect some players. Most of them are pretty good guys.”
Five of 11 elementary schools lost ground in social studies, with Highland up 25 percentage points and Littleton Prep down 9. But all the middle schools were down, with Euclid slipping just 1 point and Littleton Prep losing 22. “The new standards and the next generation of assessments pose challenges to all school districts, and we are very proud of our students and our teachers for the outstanding work they continue to do.” said Connie Bouwman, deputy superintendent. “Their continued commitment to excellence is second to none.” One of those challenges facing districts is participation. Overall, LPS student participation in CMAS testing was 90 percent or more in all grades and subjects tested. At the elementary level, LPS experienced 97
percent participation. The federal mandate of participation is 95 percent. “Participation in state assessment tests is important, and we continue to encourage families to have their students participate,” said Bouwman. These tests replace the former state assessments, Transitional Colorado Assessment Program. Colorado’s state assessments changed two years ago in order to accurately assess student mastery of the updated Colorado Academic Standards. There are still decisions to be made at the state level regarding the future of Colorado’s large-scale assessments. “In the meantime, districts remain in a holding pattern,” reads the LPS release.
tragedy began was exemplary,” he said. “(Shooter Karl Pierson) was quickly stopped, and the kids were taken care of. … But ultimately, the district won the battle to minimize their legal liability, but they lost the war in their communication and transparency to the community. … It’s very clear, from talking to current board members that they were in a pressure cooker and they were getting a lot of advice that urged them not to say anything. But they could have articulated the pressure they were under, laying out the process from the beginning.” His mother was a teacher in Grand Junction, and it’s with that in mind he’s watching the situations at the school districts in Douglas and Jefferson counties. “What I see there is a slate of candidates elected with the primary goal of defeating the teachers union,” he said. “I think that’s an ideological agenda that isn’t serving schools or our kids well. I believe you should have high expectations for the
teachers and the teachers unions for putting kids first. But that’s not the same as putting time and energy into destroying the union.” Reichert has earned a reputation as a very pro-school choice advocate, but he says he firmly believes in the separation of church and state, and not putting public money into private schools. He’s heard the concerns of some that the new superintendent, Brian Ewert, is not in favor of charter schools, but he’s not worried about him. “There are no concerns there,” he said. “LPS has done a good job of going from antagonistic to a partnership with its charters.” As of now, only Robert Boorom and Reichert have declared as candidates for the Nov. 3 school-board election. Two seats are opening up, those of Mary Nichols and Lucie Stanish. If nobody else joins the campaign by the Aug. 23 deadline, there will be no need for an election.
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Musicians play a lively tune during the July 16 Celtic music session at Brews on Broadway. There are no professional musicians in the group. Those who play the music just come in, open their cases, tune their instruments and harmonize with the others playing the songs.
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Celtic music brewing on Broadway Englewood pub provides home for upbeat weekly sessions By Tom Munds tmunds@colorado communitymedia.com Lynn Stewart came from Boulder to play her fiddle, and Nancy Atkins doesn’t play an instrument but came to the Brew on Broadway July 16 to listen, because both women love Celtic music. Stewart said she’s listened to Celtic music all her life. “I began Irish dancing in the ’90s; I would hear the music in dance class and wanted to learn to play those tunes,” she said. “I picked up a fiddle, someone showed me what to do and I started playing. It is a lot of fun. Celtic musicians are like a family. We know each other and enjoy getting together to play our music.”
Atkins, who lives in Parker, said a friend told her there were musicians playing Celtic music each Thursday at the Englewood pub so she came to hear them. “It is such great music,” she said with a smile. “These people are not a band but they really play well together and it is so much fun to be here to listen to them.” John Hammer, who founded the group, said anyone is welcome to take part in the weekly sessions. “None of us are professional musicians and none of the session is rehearsed,” he said. “We just come to play the music we love. There is no playlist of songs. Someone will start to play a tune and the other musicians just join in.” The weekly gathering of Celtic musicians is at the Brew on Broadway at 3445 S. Broadway in Englewood. On July 16, a halfdozen musicians began playing a tune about 7 p.m. More individuals arrived, took out their musical instruments and joined in until there were about 20.
The notes from the fiddles, guitars, banjo, accordion, flute and other instruments blended together to create the special kind of music. Hammer, who lives in western Littleton, said he helped form the group that used to meet in the Celtic Tavern in Littleton. “That venue went away. I talked to Paul (Webster), the owner here, and he agreed to let us hold our sessions here,” he said. “He decided we were good enough to be here and we have been playing here on Thursdays for a while. We all come together to enjoy playing the music we love.” Hammer plays the hammered dulcimer. “I started playing mandolin in bluegrass music more than 20 years ago in Omaha,” he said. “I got into playing the dulcimer. I realized bluegrass is a newer version of Irish music so I decided I need to go back and do the original stuff. I fell in love with the music. It is melodic, lively and upbeat dance music. It is fun to play and fun to listen to.” Susan Muwton, who lives in the Roxbor-
ough Park area, said playing her fiddle with other musician makes her feel good. As she plays, she focuses on following the rhythm, and it appears the smile on her face reflects the joy she feels playing the music she loves. Celtic music is a family tradition for Peter Nielson. “My dad has been playing for 30 or 40 years so I sort of grew up with this kind of music,” he said. “It just was natural for me to learn to play Celtic music also.” He plays whistle flute, guitar and button accordion. He said it is sort of hard to switch from instrument to instrument. “It is sort of like switching from math to science to English,” he said. “It is tough for a few seconds but it is fine after that.” Nielsen said playing Celtic music is fun and coming to play with a group like this is really a lot of fun. He said he’ll try to come to the sessions as often as possible.
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Tough love needed to fight addiction plague Maybe it’s you, perhaps it’s a child of yours or a neighbor, or a neighbor’s child, or maybe it’s just someone you know or whom you have heard about. And in any case, the problem isn’t only theirs, it’s all of ours. That’s the bad news; the good news is that part of the positive solution is also ours. What I am talking about here is the pervasive and epidemic opiate and pain medication drug problem that is plaguing our nation and our local communities right here in Colorado. This drug problem is leading to addiction and unprecedented rates of heroin use, leading to overdose and death. If you had to ask yourself, and then also answer yourself honestly, could you name at least five people or families that you know in your immediate family or circle of friends who have been impacted by this epidemic? I’ll bet the answer is yes, and for some of you the number is even higher than five. For me personally, I can sadly and tragically count well above five. Several people very near and dear to me have a spouse or a child battling this fierce addiction. And tragically I have neighbors, family and friends who have lost someone to the disease of addiction or they are currently in the throes of the battle. Those of you who read this column regularly know that I try and maintain a positive outlook and share the winning words that many of you find comfort and motivation in. Although the topic is a bit dark, there is still positive motivation in my words. As I shared earlier, the problem is ours, but so is the solution. Part of the solution is
that we can no longer pretend that it doesn’t exist, and that it only impacts other families and kids and not our own. But let me remind you of the quote by Pastor Martin Niemoller that is found in the Holocaust Museum: “In Germany, the Michael Norton Nazis came first for WINNING the Communists, and I didn’t speak WORDS up because I wasn’t a Communist. Then they came for the Jews, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a Jew. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a trade unionist. Then they came for the Catholics, and I didn’t speak up because I was a Protestant. Then they came for me, and by that time no one was left to speak up.” Here is where we come in … we have to speak to our family, to our children, to our neighbors and we have to wage war. They may try and win the battles, but together we can win the war. And stay with me here, the war is not the drug cartels and the drug dealers, the government and police have to deal with that. The war we have to wage and the positive and loving message we have to deliver is to our kids, our families, our spouses, our neighbors, our neighbor’s kids, the butcher’s family, the baker’s family and
the candlestick maker’s family. The doctor’s family, the lawyer’s family, and the Indian chief’s family. I am sure you get the message, we need to deliver this message to everyone. You see, you and me, we can write these nice columns and blogs, and we can read these comforting and motivational words, but if we do not demonstrate the essence of the love and forgiveness found in these words, if we do not let all of these people in our lives know that they matter, if we do not speak up now, and I mean right now, we will lose more and more of those we love. Addiction is a nasty disease, it takes over the lives of those it afflicts as well as the lives of the families and friends who are forced to deal with it. So we have two choices, take the high road and speak up, or bury our heads in the sand and pretend it doesn’t exist. Which road will you take? Whose life will you impact? Are you capable of loving someone through addiction? Are you capable of delivering tough love to someone through their addiction and recovery? It’s time to speak up and speak up now. I would love to hear your thoughts on this and your encouragement for others at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we have the courage and the love to speak up and speak up now, 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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Misplaced trust in Iran will come back to haunt us The president’s recent nuclear enrichment agreement with Iran is an example of dangerous naiveté, based on a trust of Iran that is entirely misplaced, coupled with a gift of over $100 billion to Iran that it is likely to spend funding terrorism. While the president quietly pats himself on the back for negotiating in good faith with a regime that murders Americans, has vowed to destroy Israel and has no compunction about breaking agreements at its convenience, I am gravely concerned. The two issues of most concern to me are Iran’s history of dishonesty and the release of funds to Iran’s government that I believe Iran will use to fund ongoing terrorist efforts rather than to improve the lot of its people. When the nuclear talks with Iran first began, the purpose and intent of the plan was to permanently roll back Iran’s nuclear program. Over the course of the negotiations, the Obama administration backtracked on the original goals time and time again. While the secretary of state and the president stood in front of podiums and promised to ensure Iran’s military nuclear program’s dismantlement at the negotiating table they quickly abandoned that goal. Meanwhile, Iran’s ability to lie, cheat and steal its way to success is all too well documented. Just take the example of their nuclear site at Fordow. According to a 2003 agreement, Iran was supposed to acknowledge all sites as soon as the decision to begin construction was made. But they hid the Fordow site and refused to acknowledge it until Septem-
ber 2009 after it was detected by Western intelligence agencies. Iran’s concessions rely on the false assumption that Iran has been truthful in its declarations of how much enriched uranium it currently has and/or U.S. intelU.S. Sen. ligence assessments on their programs are acMike Coffman curate. Absent a wideGUEST open inspection arrangement, expecting COLUMN this murderous regime to comply is simply wishful thinking. The second issue is that this agreement will provide Iranian-backed terrorists a new source of funding. While sanctions based on Iran’s support for terrorist activities, humanrights abuses and missile development are not part of this deal, estimates are that with the end of nuclear sanctions, Iran may attain access to as much as $150 billion. The key question then is what Iran will do with those funds. Given that our modernday relationship with Iran began in 1979 when the Islamic Republic of Iran allowed the seizure of our embassy in Tehran and held 52 American hostages for 444 days, I am not optimistic Iran’s government will use these funds solely for peaceful purposes. Iran has routinely provided advanced explo-
sive capabilities to our enemies in Iraq and Afghanistan, causing the death of American soldiers and thousands of innocent Iraqi and Afghani civilians. Additionally, Iran is a major sponsor and funder of terrorist organizations such as Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis. The Iranian government claims that the released funds will go toward peaceful purposes, but I cannot believe it. I am convinced these funds will build a lot of car bombs, improvised explosive devices, and fund terrorists that will place our citizens, friends and allies at great risk. Why President Obama thinks he can trust Iran is simply a mystery for me. While he apparently sees Iran and its religious radicals as the leaders of just another nation, those of us who served in the region, as I have on multiple occasions, see Iran for what it is — a terrorist regime that wants to kill Americans and wipe Israel off the map. The president has now chosen to trust Iran’s extremist leaders to adhere to a deal. I have no such trust and will oppose this deal when it reaches Congress. U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman, R-Aurora, sits on the House Armed Services Committee and Veterans Affairs Committee. He has a combined 21 years of military service and is a veteran of the first Gulf War and the Iraq War. His 6th Congressional District includes Aurora, Centennial, Highlands Ranch and Littleton, among other areas.
Portfolios react to China, Greece Last month investors were concerned about finding opportunities in an overpriced market. In the ensuing weeks we suddenly had a myriad of opportunities, thanks to one tiny country in the Mediterranean and one giant country in the Northern Pacific. Greece is not a large enough country to cause all the press it has been receiving. However, the possibility that other countries, such as Spain, Portugal, France, Italy or Ireland, could follow suit was the worry. Although an agreement was recently announced, I doubt this will be the last we hear from Greece. With a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) the equivalent of the state of Wisconsin, we need to remember next time that this should not be a market mover for the long term. Second quarter returns were
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affected while the world waited for a plausible solution. During that time, Wall Street analysts stated Greece would not be a major driver of stock prices either way. However, the possible contagion of other countries finding an exit could have a serious impact. China, on the other hand, is the second-largest economy in the world. This impacts every country
that trades with China as well as the worldwide GDP. Currently the outlook for China’s growth is diminished in the huge shadows of previous exuberant expansion when it was still emerging. However, compared to more developed countries, China’s 7 percent GDP still towers over the United States and Europe and is a significant output. Chinese markets enjoyed a significant run-up in stock prices earlier this year and are now being repriced based on its exports to countries not growing significantly, such as Europe and the U.S., in addition to its own economic slowdown and hedging against a credit crisis. The Chinese government is purposely putting the brakes on Kummer continues on Page 9
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There’s a lot not to learn about technology I see where former Reddit CEO Ellen Pao apologized. What’s Reddit? I had to look it up. I’m not interested. I am not interested in Facebook either. Facebook asked me to be on Facebook because there were some people looking for me. I found out who they were. They were people I didn’t particularly care for when they were students of mine or when we were colleagues. Why in the world would I want to know what they were doing? Or tell them what I was doing? “Great self-promotion,” someone said. There is no such thing. It’s all luck and timing. I have tried everything but billboards. You can lead a horse to art, but you can’t make it collect. I avidly research stories behind the stories, like Reddit’s. Pao attended Princeton. She attended Harvard Business School. She attended Harvard Law School. That’s impressive. She’s married to someone named
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“Buddy,” who is a former hedge fund manager. What’s a hedge fund? I am the kid looking through a knothole at a baseball game. “Uninformed” is my middle name. One of them. I have no idea what an “app” is. I think it is short for “application.” If that is true,
I don’t like it. I will shorten a few words, but not beautiful ones like “application” and “refrigerator” and “vegetables.” I would get a divorce — I swear — if my wife said “fridge” once too often. Fingernails on a chalkboard that. By the way, there is no “d” in “refrigerator.” I don’t know what a “hashtag” is. I don’t
know what a “meme” is. But I know where the expression about the thirsty horse comes from. This is what it first looked like, in 1602: “They can but bringe horse to the water brinke, but horse may choose whether that horse will drinke.” It comes from a play. “Drinke” was pronounced “drink,” but I’d like it better if it were pronounced “drinkie.” New technologies are leaving me in the dust. Jennifer’s phone got us from the Rose Bowl in Pasadena to our hotel. The damn thing knew exactly where our rental car was. But it couldn’t tell us how to start the car. Simple, huh? You turn the key. No. You have to tap dance on the accelerator. I am not entirely in the dark. I am pretty good on my computer. It’s where I write and forward my columns, and where my books are compiled and designed, including the covers. I have never met Judy, who works in Tattered Cover’s self-publishing press service,
but we have created four books together. Some of my column’s headlines are written in Oregon. I have nothing to do with my headlines, by the way. They are always a surprise to me. This morning I went to my optometrist. Thousands of images of the inside of my eye were taken in, well, the blink of an eye. New technologies are being developed all of the time, and I am not keeping up. I think I would bore Ellen and Buddy. Then I will see a tribe on the National Geographic channel. The women are topless. Men wear nothing but jock straps made out of bark. And they are doing fine. And I’ll bet none of them knows that a hashtag is “a type of label or metadata tag used on social network and microblogging services which makes it easier for users to find messages with a specific theme or content” (Wikipedia). No idea. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast. net.
CLUBS IN YOUR COMMUNITY EDITOR’S NOTE: To add or update a club listing, e-mail calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. POLITICAL NOON HOUR, a weekly event that allows the residents of Centennial to connect and communicate with Mayor Cathy Noon, is from noon to 1 p.m. every Wednesday at the Civic Center building located at 13133 E. Arapahoe Road. ARAPAHOE COUNTY Republican Breakfast Club meets the first Wednesday of each month at Maggiano’s DTC, 7401 S. Clinton St., Englewood. Breakfast buffet opens at 6:45 a.m. and program lasts from 7:15-8:30 a.m. Contact Myron Spanier, 303-877-2940; Mort Marks, 303-770-6147; Nathan Chambers, 303-804-0121; or Cliff Dodge, 303-909-7104.
meetings per month. No unit meetings are in June through August, but the two unit meetings per month will begin again in September on second Monday evenings and second Thursday mornings. Call 303-798-2939.
LITTLETON LETIP meets from 7:16-8:31 a.m. every Tuesday for breakfast at Luciles, 2852 W. Bowles Ave., to exchange qualified business leads. Call Bob Hier at 303-660-6426 or e-mail hierb@yahoo.com. NON-PRACTICING AND Part Time Nurses Association meets from 12:30-2:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at the Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. All nurses are invited to attend for medical presentations. Contact: Barbara Karford, 303-794-0354.
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Littleton-South Metro Branch, invites graduates who hold an associate or higher degree from an accredited institution to participate in activities that advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. Meetings are usually the second Monday of each month, September through May, at Southglenn Library, Vine and University in Centennial. Social time at 6:30 p.m. is followed by a short business meeting and informative programs. Contact membership chair Barb Pyle at barbpyle@yahoo.com.
ARAPAHOE SALES Professionals meets Thursdays for a business breakfast, business speaker and business networking. Meetings are at 7:30 a.m. at The Egg & I, 2630 W. Belleview (Santa Fe and Belleview). Meeting fee includes breakfast. Contact Jody Aiton, 303-808-8223. BNI CONNECTIONS (www.thebniconnections.com) invites business owners to attend its meeting held each Tuesday, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle. There is no charge to attend a meeting as a guest. Please visit www.thebniconnections.com or contact Jack Rafferty, 303-414-2363 or jrafferty@hmbrown.com. CENTENNIAL TRUSTED Leads is a professional referral organization that meets for breakfast at The Egg & I, 6890 S. University, Centennial, the first and third Thursdays at 7:45 a.m. Call 303-972-4164 or visit www.trustedleads.com THE LEAGUE of Women Voters of Arapahoe County has two
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economic growth, hoping to ward off the credit crisis that started here at home and continued across the European continent. As of this writing China’s markets are experiencing large swings, both up and down, depending on the day. This is part of the repricing that occurs after a major economic shift. American investors may be frustrated by their portfolios dropping based on other countries’ political and economic decisions. Thanks to the Great Recession, we are now on a global economy, and there is no way to isolate ourselves from worldwide events. Meanwhile, the U.S. is starting earnings season to announce second-quarter corporate revenue. This is expected to be dampened by exports declining and the dollar too strong to be competitive around the globe. Long-term investors will seek opportunities when domestic and foreign stock prices are falling. This is in anticipa-
are invited to experience downtown Denver through a free walking tour, a two-hour excursion that starts in Civic Center Park, winds through downtown past more than a dozen of Denver’s distinctive landmarks and ends in front of Coors Field. Tours are offered every day. No reservations needed. Tours are free, and tips are encouraged. Go to http://www.denverfreewalkingtours.com/ for details.
September through May at the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce at the Streets at SouthGlenn, Centennial. If you are interested in attending or have questions regarding eligibility, contact Krispin at Krispin_L_Andersen@Q.com or Jewel Wellborn, regent, columbineregent@hediusa.com.
DAUGHTERS OF the American Revolution, Mount Rosa Chapter typically meets at 1 p.m. every first Monday of the month at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St. in Centennial. Call Gina Moore at 303-779-8762 for information or visit http://mountrosa. coloradodar.org/. DAUGHTERS OF the British Empire is a national organization with a philanthropic purpose. For almost a century, DBE has been a common bond for women of British heritage living in the United States. DBE is open to women who are citizens or residents of the United States who are of British Commonwealth birth or ancestry or who are married to men of British Commonwealth birth or ancestry. Nationally and locally, mem-
bers contribute significantly to the good of their community and to the support of a retirement home established by DBE. There are six chapters in Colorado, including chapters in Littleton, Englewood, Centennial, Evergreen and Boulder County. Call Chris at 303-683-6154 or Olive at 303-347-1311, or visit www. dbecolorado.org and use the contact form available.
DTC ROTARY Club meets from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. the first, third and fourth Tuesdays at the Glenmoor Country Club, 110 Cherry Hills Village. Guests are welcome. Contact Dana Arell at 720-339-7367 or visit www.dtcrotary.org. INTRODUCTION TO Square Dance class offered from 7-9 p.m. Mondays at Grandview Grange, 2280 Noble Place, Centennial. Visit www.SquareDanceEtc.com. NEWCOMERS CLUB of Centennial, for people new to the area, meets regularly for parties, classes, movies, lunches, coffees and more. E-mail newcomersdenver@msn.com.
SALTY DOG Sailing Club If you love to sail or want to try, if you don’t have a boat, if you have a boat but don’t sail enough because you cannot find a crew, the Salty Dog Sailing Club is for you. The club meets the second Thursday of the month. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. with the business meeting commencing at 7 p.m. Go to www.saltydog.org for meeting locations and directions. SOCIAL THE COLUMBINE Genealogical and Historical Society meets at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Program meetings are the second Tuesday of each month, except in June, July, August and December. Genealogy workshop programs and early-bird meetings are the third Tuesday of each month, except in June, July, August and December. Visit www.ColumbineGenealogy.com or contact Joyce B. Lohse, CGHS president, at Joyce4Books@gmail.com. DAUGHTERS OF the American Revolution, Columbine Chapter meets at 1 p.m. the second Saturday of each month from
tion that there will be solutions to these problems and that consumers will still need to buy clothes and food. Emerging countries will buy more cars and build more urban housing, which should fuel economic growth. This is the part of the business cycle that can be unsettling. The U.S. has been stuck in a fairly narrow trading range until some news will move it out either on the up side or the down side depending on the news. Now with a resolution for Greece, earnings season will drive the markets in the next few weeks. Keep in mind that over time stock prices usually adjust to reflect the potential of future growth. Patricia Kummer has been an independent certified financial planner for 29 years and is president of Kummer Financial Strategies Inc., a registered investment advisor in Highlands Ranch. Kummer Financial is a five-year 5280 Top Advisor. Please visit www.kummerfinancial.com for more information or call the economic hotline at 303-683-5800. Any material discussed is meant for informational purposes only and not a substitute for individual advice.
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Fernando and Debbie Salazar own SmartLife Audio and Video in Castle Pines. Fernando got his start in electronics in the 1990s while he was a radar officer in the Marine Corps. Photos by Mike DiFerdinando
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“The only reason it’s not is because they haven’t figured out how to charge for it,” Salazar said. “It’s all about content protection.” According to Forbes magazine, Comcast and Time Warner Cable are two of the nation’s largest broadband providers — broadband accounts for 47 percent of Time Warner’s value compared to 31 percent for cable TV.
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mdiferdinando@colorado communitymedia.com As an aviation electronics expert in the Marine Corps during the early 1990s, Fernando Salazar could see the future. “I worked with a lot of really high-tech stuff,” Salazar said. “Because of my background in the military, I had a firm grasp of digital electronics. (The military) is always ahead of residential use.” After retiring from the Marines, Salazar and his wife, Debbie, decided to turn his knowledge of technology into a business in 2000. “We were at the point of switching from analog to digital, and most of the businesses that were doing this prior to then were car stereo type places,” Salazar said. “We jumped in this like a fish in water when everything went digital.” The couple now owns SmartLife Audio and Video in the Castle Pines Village shopping area. They moved to Colorado three years ago from Florida, where the business began. SmartLife specializes in high-tech entertainment and home applications. Back in 2000, the Salazars recognized a cord-cutting trend in media consumption that has changed the way we consume content 15 years later. According to a 2013 Pew Research study, 70 percent of American adults have a highspeed broadband Internet connection at home. For young adults between the ages of 18-29, home broadband use is more than 80 percent. “All electronics now are network-based, so whether you’re streaming Pandora or Netflix, HBO, whatever it might be, it’s running through your home network and onto the big broadband providers,” Salazar said.
The speed of innovation Dial-up Internet connections and the first glimpses of the Web appeared around 1993. By 1996, the earliest forms or broadband had become available in North America. From 2000-01 the number of broadband subscriptions increased 50 percent, and by 2010, 65 percent of all American households had broadband access, according to Cisco. And with that, home entertainment has changed, with many leaving behind tradi-
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Feranando Salazar demonstrates how smart homes can now be set to specific scenes that control everything from lighting and music to the temperature of the home based on the time of day.
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band service is what it is these days,” Salazar said. Cable giant Comcast recently launched its new Comcast Stream, a $15 per month subscription that allows users to watch live television online. It is the first package from Comcast that will not require a cable subscription. Live television channels can only be watched while customers are on their home Internet connections. When customers are on the road, they’ll be able to watch ondemand and recorded videos but not live television through Comcast’s service. Salazar said he sees all media eventually becoming a la carte choices online through devices like Apple TV, Roku and satellite television providers like Dish Network and DirecTV.
From his chair in the middle of the showroom, Salazar flipped through what he called scenes. Morning, dinner, bedtime: With each touch, the lights, temperature, music and television change to create a specifically tailored atmosphere. “That’s where we’re at nowadays. I should be able to pull out my phone or tablet, and I should be able to watch TV, listen to music, adjust my thermostat and dim my lights,” Salazar said. The combination of these technologies makes up what he calls smart homes. Once available to the wealthy few, the move by many companies from hardware to primarily software development has made innovations affordable for the middle class. “A lot of companies used to make their own proprietary touch panels, but what they realized is that no one is better at making handheld devices than Android and Apple and those companies,” Salazar said. According to a Pew Research study in 2013, 88 percent of adults owned a cell phone, 61 percent owned a laptop and 34 percent owned a tablet. “There’s more than just a convenience to this,” Debbie Salazar said. “There’s energy savings by keeping the lights and temperature at the optimal levels, there’s the safety of being able to pull up to your home at night and having the lights come on intuitively, and it keeps your sanity for women. We tend to not care for three remote controls and wires all over the place.” Now, even the various applications from television to lights, temperature and shades on windows can be run through a single app. Streamlining and interconnectivity have become prerequisites for bringing a product to market. “I’ve seen everything change from when everything was analog to where it is now, and everything is going to end up being networked digitally,” Salazar said. “That’s the platform of the future. You’re still going to have to run cable for good broadband service, but you won’t have to pay for the things you don’t want.”
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Tavern Uptown going even more ‘up’ with rooftop The building that houses the Tavern Uptown, a popular watering hole at 538 E. 17th Ave., is being redeveloped into a mixed-use project with plans to develop an eight-story building with roughly 315 apartments and 14,000 square feet of retail space, which will include the addition of a rooftop patio for the Tavern on top of the eight-story building. A joint venture between Southern Land Co. of Nashville, Tennessee, and real estate investment firm GTIS Partners LP, headquartered in New York City, has announced plans for the redevelopment of a 1.5-acre site in the Uptown neighborhood. Tim Downey, CEO of Southern Land Co., said, “We are delighted to have the opportunity to develop much-needed apartment housing in Denver while enabling a popular neighborhood gathering spot to continue to thrive and serve its loyal customers. This location offers the ideal setting to benefit the community, businesses and residents alike.” “We couldn’t be more pleased with the site’s proximity to downtown jobs and its easy access to Uptown’s amenities and parks” added Ken Howell, CFO of Southern Land Co. “Over the years, we’ve been approached by various developers who wanted to purchase our property,” says THG Owner/CEO Frank Schultz. ”We’ve always declined because we have a history in Uptown and could never imagine leaving the neighborhood. Tavern Uptown was our first location — the birthplace of Tavern — so it’s pretty sentimental to us. We feel we’re part of the fabric of the community and have grown with the neighborhood. Our regular guests have been coming for years and are
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family to us. “Southern Land Company recognized our steadfast stance of keeping Tavern Uptown in our same location. They proposed a plan, which includes Tavern Uptown Penny Parker in the redesign of their new MILE HIGH multifamily LIFE building. This is a really exciting opportunity for us to keep Tavern Uptown in the community, yet create a bigger and better version.” The Tavern Uptown will not close for rebuilding until early next year. The Tavern has seven other metroarea locations — Downtown, Lowry, Denver Tech Center, Wash Park, Ballpark, Mile High and Littleton.
Boulder’s St. Julien honored
Travel + Leisure magazine has announced the results of its 2015 World’s Best Awards, and for the first time, St. Julien Hotel & Spa in Boulderhas been recognized as one of the Top 25 Large City Hotels in the Continental United States. Hotels with more than 100 rooms are deemed “large” by the magazine. The Four Seasons Hotel Denver was the only Denver hostelry included on the list. “We’re incredibly honored to be named one of the top hotels in the country,” said Bob Trotter, St. Julien Hotel & Spa general manager. “St. Julien has been an annual member
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of the Conde Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice list, and we’re ecstatic to now be recognized as a top hotel by not one, but two of the top travel publications in the world.” The Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards rely on guest experiences. Hotel rankings are based on readers’ ratings of five characteristics: rooms/ facilities, location, service, restaurants/food and value. This year’s results will be featured in the August issue of the magazine, as well as on www.travelandleisure.com. A distinguished member of Preferred Hotels and Resorts, a AAA Four-Diamond Property and a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Hotel, St. Julien Hotel & Spa features 201 guest rooms, the 10,000-square-foot Spa at St. Julien, dining at Jill’s Restaurant and T-Zero Lounge, and more than 16,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space — all with views of Boulder’s famed Flatirons and the Rocky Mountains.
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Buddy Holly music comes to Lone Tree “Rave On! The Buddy Holly Experience” plays at 8 p.m. Aug. 7 and 8 on the terrace at Lone Tree Arts Center. Billy McGuigan, who performed over 400 times onstage in “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story,” will lead a band in rocking ’50s music and sing those favorite songs. Tickets: $30/$22, lonetreeartscenter.org, 720-509-1000.
Englewood flood stories
The 1965 flood along the South Platte River caused serious damage in Englewood as well as Littleton and farther south — and Denver and north. The Englewood Historic Preservation Society will present a program on the recovery led by John Nicholl and the Arapahoe County commissioners. Ida May Nicholl will tell the story at 2:30 p.m. July 27 at the Englewood Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway, and again at Brew on Broadway, 3445 S. Broadway, at 6:30 p.m. Come share your stories. Free. Call 720-254-1897 for information.
World War II days come to life
Two performances and a display are coming to the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Datura St., Littleton. Each performance will last about 45 minutes. Tickets are available at the museum, with a suggested donation
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THINGS TO DO TOP 5
MUSIC/CONCERTS
Just the Two of Us to Perform Castle Country Assisted Living will welcome Just the Two of Us for a performance at each of its three houses Monday, July 27. The duo will perform at 11 a.m. at Cantril House, 221 Cantril St., Castle Rock; at 1 p.m. at Valley House, 255 S. Valley Drive, Castle Rock; and at 3 p.m. at Victorian House, 19600 Victorian Drive, Parker. The duo includes musicians Dawn and Steve, who specialize in hits from the ’30s, ’40s and ’50s. This event is free and open to the public but space is limited. For more information or to RSVP, call 303-482-5552.
THEATER/FILM
‘Legally Blonde Jr.’ Town Hall Arts Center’s youth theater program presents “Legally Blonde Jr.,” performed by actors in grades 6-12 and fully staged with professional sets, costumes, lights and sound. Show times are 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 10 a.m. Monday to Thursday through Saturday, July 25. The theater is at 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Tickets available at the box office, or by calling 303-794-2787 ext. 5. 40th Reunion
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Kaleidoscope Juried Exhibition The Arapahoe Community College annual Kaleidoscope Juried Exhibition at Colorado Gallery of the Arts, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, is open through Friday, Aug. 14. The juror for the exhibit is ACC art instructor Gigi Lambert. Admission is free and the exhibit is open to the public. The gallery is open from noon to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday (with a 7 p.m. close on Tuesday). Contact Trish Sangelo at trish.sangelo@arapahoe.edu.
EVENTS Final Outdoor Movie
The Heritage High School class of 1975 plans its 40th reunion Friday, July 31, to Sunday, Aug. 2. Go to heritagehighalumni.com for more information. The Aug. 1 events are for the class of 1975 only; Aug. 2 is open to all LPS high school graduates from 1974-1976. Douglas County Fair & Rodeo The Douglas County Fair & Rodeo continues to be a family tradition for the residents of Douglas County. The fair runs from Thursday, Aug. 6, to Sunday, Aug. 9, with local events Saturday, Aug. 1, to Wednesday, Aug. 5, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock. Highlights include two entertainment stages, three PRCA Rodeos, Xtreme Bulls, Carnival, Antique Tractor Pull, Mutton Bustin, Stick Horse Rodeo, Pancake Breakfast, 4-H and FFA exhibits, including livestock, general projects and the Jr. Livestock Sale. Go to http://www. douglascountyfairandrodeo.com/ for details. Farmers’ and Street Markets
The final free outdoor movie planned at Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave., Centennial, is Friday, July 24, featuring “Frozen.” Live music, food and a family-friendly film. Live music by Deja Blu begins at 7 p.m. and movie starts at dusk. Go to www.centennialco.gov/events or call 303-325-8000.
The Highlands Ranch Community Association’s farmers’ and street markets are open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 25, at Town Center, 9288 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch. For details, pick up a Colorado Farm Fresh Directory at any HRC recreational center or go to http://hrcaonline.org/Classes-Camps-Activities/Events/Calendar-Events/ctl/viewdetail/ mid/5667/itemid/7479/d/20150503.
Roaring ’20s Ballroom Dance Party
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Adventures in Dance plans its 20s ballroom dance party, featuring ballroom, Latin, salsa, swing and tango dance. The party is from 8-9:30 p.m. Friday, July 24, at 1500 W. Littleton Blvd., Suite 207, in the Woodlawn Shopping Center in Littleton. Dress in your 1920s wear, and enjoy refreshments and beverages. Go to http:// www.adventuresindance.com/
South Metro Community Blood Drives
Elbert County Fair The 81st annual Elbert County Fair opens Friday, July 24, and features livestock shows, kiddie rides, fair food, shopping, 4-H projects, horse pull, market sale, concert, horse shoe tournament, parade, mutton bustin’, and rodeo. The fair continues through Sunday, Aug. 2. Go to www.elbertcountyfair.com.
A number of community blood drives are planned in the South Metro 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: Friday, July 24, 9-10:40 a.m. and noon to 2:30 p.m., Kaiser Permanente, 8285 Hepburn St., Highlands Ranch; Saturday, July 25, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Pax Christi Catholic Church, 5761 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch; Saturday, July 25, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Walmart, 11101 S. Parker Road, Parker; Sunday, July 26, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Southern Gables Church, 4001 S. Wadsworth Blvd, Littleton; Monday, July 27, 9:30-11:10 a.m. and 12:30-3 p.m., City of Lone Tree, 8527 Lone Tree Parkway, Lone Tree; Monday, July 27, 9-10:40 a.m. and noon to 2:30 p.m., Legacy Partners Commercial Inc., 6300 South Syracuse Way, Centennial; Tuesday, July 28, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., DirecTV, 161 Inverness Drive West, Englewood; Wednesday, July 29, 1-2:40 p.m. and 4-6:30 p.m., Baxter Grasslands, 14445 Grassland Drive, Englewood; Thursday, July 30, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Douglas County Government, 301 Wilcox St., Castle Rock; Thursday, July 30, 9-10:40 a.m. and noon to 2:30 p.m., Quadrant Building, 5445 DTC Parkway, Centennial; Sunday, Aug. 2, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 2746 5th St., Castle Rock (contact Larry Bauer at 720-220-2394).
Social Swing Sampler Are you curious about swing dancing? Check out an introduction to swing dancing, where you’ll learn the hustle, the rock ‘n’ roll swing, jive and West Coast swing. Two sessions are planned Friday, July 24 and Friday, July 31. Sign up and get more information by calling 720-276-0562 or go to http://www.adventuresindance.com/gift-certificates.php. Wine Tasting, Silent Auction Shiloh House presents a wine tasting and silent auction from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at Citron Bistro, 3535 S. Yosemite St., Denver. Hors d’oeuvres and desserts will be paired with each wine. Based in Littleton, Shiloh House primarily serves Colorado youth and families, providing residential care, educational programming, day treatment and outpatient services, independent living and wrap-around services. Historic Walking Tour
Illusionist Performs
Modern illusionist Dan Sperry, star from America’s Got Talent finals, performs at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25, at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Call 303-660-6799 or go to www. Tickets.AmazingShows.com. In August, Gregory Wilson, star of Wizard Wars, presents “Thief: A criminal act” at 8 p.m. Aug. 14-15. Seating is limited.
Anniversary Celebration
Arc of Arapahoe and Douglas Counties celebrates its 60th anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 1. Festivities begin at 4:30 p.m., with registration followed by a catered dinner from 5-6:30 p.m. All of this is followed by an evening concert by The Nacho Men from 7-8:30 p.m. All activities will take place at Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave., Centennial. RSVP for a meal ticket by Friday, July 24, by contacting Pam Bailey at pam@ arc-ad.org or 303-220-9228. Everyone is welcome.
Who Do You Think You Are?
Community leaders will lead a discussion with Highlands Ranch residents and others with an interest in local history about the forces that shaped Highlands Ranch. The Douglas County Libraries’“Who Do You Think You Are?” program is at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Registration is free; call 303-791-7323 or go to DouglasCountyLibraries.org.
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Join the Castle Rock History Museum for a walking tour of historic Castle Rock at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 25. The 45-minute tour will begin at The Courtyard on Perry Street, between Third and Fourth streets, and will conclude at the Castle Rock Museum, 420 Elbert St. Group and bike tours are available by reservation. Contact 303-814-3164 or museum@castlerockhistoricalsociety.org. Bestselling Author Visits Spencer Quinn, author of seven best-selling Chet and Bernie mysteries, will talk about his newest title, “Scents and Sensibility,” at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Registration is free; call 303-791-7323 or go to DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Bird Habitat Garden Tour The Audubon Society of Greater Denver plans its first Bird Habitat Garden Tour from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 25. Explore beautiful home gardens in southwest Littleton featuring designs with birds in mind. The essentials for attracting our avian neighbors are included: food, nesting sites, shelter, and water. Tickets can be purchased by calling 303-973-9530 or going to http://www.denveraudubon.org/programs/current-events/. On the day of the event, maps and wristbands can be picked-up at Front Range Birding Company (10146 W San Juan Way #110, Littleton, CO 80127; 303-979-2473) or Creekside Gardens (5730 West Coal Mine Ave, Littleton CO 80123; 303-933-8493). Summer Basketball Camp Douglas County coach Earl Boykins, former Denver Nuggets player, leads a summer basketball skills camp for third- to eighth-grade players from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday to Thursday, July 27-30, at Douglas County High School, 2842 Front St., Castle Rock. Boykins will be joined by his coaching squad and high school players. Players will be grouped by age and skill level. Registration available online at http://boykinsbasketball.com. A portion of the proceeds benefit Douglas County High School basketball programs. Contact 720-525-5566. Red Hat Society Luncheon Castle Country Assisted Living plans a Red Hat Society Luncheon at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, at Valley House, 255 S. Valley Drive, Castle Rock. Cliff Spratt will provide live entertainment. The Red Hat Society is an international organization committed to connecting and supporting women of all ages. This event is open to the public but space is limited. For more information or to RSVP, call 303-482-5552.
Restorative Yoga in Castlewood De-stress, relax and renew in peaceful Castlewood Canyon State Park with Gary Schroeder, RYT-500. We welcome all levels and ages. Bring a yoga mat, a blanket and water. Session will take place behind the Pikes Peak Amphitheater overlooking the valley with Pikes Peak in the background. A valid Colorado State Parks pass is required. The yoga session is free; however, a $10 donation to Friends of Castlewood Canyon State Park is requested and always greatly appreciated. Session is at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 29. Contact YogaCastlewoodCanyon@gmail.com.
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Beginning Spanish Classes Participants will learn to speak Spanish at the beginning Spanish language and culture program intended to broaden participants’ perspectives. Adults may attend six Monday sessions beginning Monday, July 27, at 6:30 p.m. at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Registration is free; call 303-791-7323 or go to DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Wizard Camp Registration is now open for Theatre of Dreams Wizard Camps, open to all ages, from 7 to adult. Cost includes all supplies and a tote bag. Sign up at least two weeks before class. Sessions are offered Monday through Thursday, Aug. 3-6. Camps run from 9:30 a.m. to noon each day, and recital show for family and friends will be at noon on the last day of each session. Camps take place at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Call 303-660-6799. To sign up, send $175 check, payable to Dream Masterz, to 3721 Starflower Road, Castle Rock, CO 801098453. Check will not be cashed until a minimum of 10 participants sign up for session.
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Mile High Nationals return with a roar Top drag racing event brings renowned drivers to Bandimere By Tom Munds
tmunds@colorado communitymedia.com A special time of year is coming up for drag racing fans, as the cars of the Mopar Mile High Nationals will roar down the track July 24-26 at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison. The Mile High Nationals are the 14th stop on the National Hot Rod Association’s 24-race season. “I wait for this weekend all year long,” Tony Gonzales said. “I love drag racing. I followed the career of ‘Big Daddy’ Don Gartlis when I was growing up. And I even competed in the sportsman classes for a couple years. But now I am resigned to being a spectator, and the Mile High Nationals is the ultimate spectator weekend for drag racing fans.” The Arapahoe County resident said he has tickets so he and his two grandsons can go to the races all three days. All week, teams have been arriving at Bandimere Speedway. The National Hot Rod Association professional teams come in huge tractor-trailer rigs, many emblazoned with team logos and artwork depicting the car. At the same time, the local and regional racers arrive with smaller outfits, so by the time competition begins July 13, the pit areas will be packed with hundreds of rigs and cars. The local and regional drivers will be on hand to compete, but the major attraction at the Mile High Nationals is the so-called pro classes — top fuel dragster, top fuel funny car, pro stock and pro stock
Tony Schumacher, current top fuel points leader, at the wheel of the U.S. Army dragster. Schumacher is scheduled to be in competition at the July 24-26 Mile High National Drag Races at Bandimere Speedway. Courtesy photo motorcycle. That means well-known professional drivers like John Force and Tony Schumacher will be taking part in the only national drag racing event held in the local area. There will also be many drivers who live in the local area or used to live in the local area in the competition. In the pro classes, former Littleton resident Tommy Johnson Jr. will be at the wheel of the Make A Wish
funny car while Deric Kramer of Parker and V Gaines are scheduled to compete in the pro stock races. In the sportsman classes, John Abbott Jr., son of 1981 top fuel national champion John Abbott, plans to be at the event. The Elizabeth resident will be competing in the top fuel division. Also, Centennial resident J.J. Herber, currently leading in points in the effort to defend his top sportsman
NHRA Division 5 title, is expected to be looking to add points with wins at the Mile High Nationals. National drag racing events are special because a ticket includes a pit pass that allows fans to watch mechanics prepare the cars for action and even get a chance to talk and get autographs from their favorite Racing continues on Page 23
There could be a couple future soccer standouts in this group as players slap hands following a scrimmage between Colorado Storm Elite and Premier teams July 17 at the Gates Soccer Complex in Centennial. Photos by Jim Benton
Ripples could spread from soccer splash World Cup win by American women may boost girls’ interest in sport By Jim Benton
jbenton@colorado communitymedia.com Jared Spires, chief operating officer for the Colorado Real soccer club, was in Maui on July 5 when the U.S. women beat Japan, 5-2, to win the World Cup soccer championship. “I was fortunate to be in Maui for my parents’ 50th wedding anniversary, and just to hear all the shouts along the beach when goals were scored was awesome,” said Spires. “I could hear all the different resorts with cheers going up when we scored. It was cool.” But will the United States’ World Cup win do anything to spark interest in the general public for soccer in America? Soccer is one of the world’s most popular sports. However, in the United State it is a popular sport for mostly the young generation — for a majority of the public, it is only watched during the World Cup or Olympics as a patriotic gesture. “Winning the World Cup does help to an extent,” said Colorado Rush Director of
Paige Wilcos, left, and Chole Jackson, right, battle for the ball during a July 17 soccer scrimmage at the Gates Soccer Complex in Centennial. Operations Justin Miller. “But not enough,
the men’s side.
especially on the women’s side. One, it’s a
“They get all the media, and the kids
tad bit slower than the men’s game and,
watch all of that on the men’s side rather
two, there are just more popular faces on
than the girls’ side. But the women have
an incredible amount of power with other women. So young girls actually have more of a passion to watch older women more than the young men watch the older men.” Spires believes it could take some more time before overall soccer popularity swells in this country. “It’s a long road to relevancy, and hats off to the women’s team for being fantastic,” he said. “There were three hours of coverage of the parade. I don’t think we’ve seen that kind of coverage before. “There’s a good possibility that we can maintain this momentum but we might be a generation away. It will take when these kids that are growing up in this generation of loving the sport and have real-life experiences in the sport start having kids. We’re going in the right direction for sure.” Said Mossavian, director of operations and competitive division for the Colorado Storm, feels the American win could be a big help. “I see soccer every day,” Mossovian commented after watching his U12 girls team compete in their first scrimmage. “It’s good for us. It makes us more passionate about the game. For the average Joe that really doesn’t care, they know about it and talk about it. “So maybe the only impact winning the Soccer continues on Page 23
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WHOLESALE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D OIN G BU SIN ESS AS CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR BCAT2014-4TT Date of Deed of Trust March 26, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 16, 2004 Recording Information (Reception No. Continued from Page 19 and/or Book/Page No.) B4109352 Original Principal Amount $217,250.00 drivers.Principal It equates Outstanding Balanceto allowing foot$251,081.80 ball fans access to a pro football
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ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT 'A' AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH.
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THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
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NOTICE OF SALE
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 09/02/2015, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
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allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
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.
Public Notices IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0342-2015 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 26, 2015, 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) DAVID A LUCKENBACH AND LUCI S LUCKENBACH Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, AEGIS WHOLESALE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB , D O I N G B U S IN E S S AS CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR BCAT2014-4TT Date of Deed of Trust March 26, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 16, 2004 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B4109352 Original Principal Amount $217,250.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $251,081.80 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 18, BLOCK 10, CHERRYWOOD VILLAGE FILING NO. TWO, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7820 SOUTH WELLINGTON STREET, CENTENNIAL, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 09/16/2015, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 7/23/2015 Last Publication: 8/20/2015 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
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 FINAN-
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CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; VIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS Demand for sale as provided by law and The former Littleton resident is expected to be behind the wheel again this year when the Mile High Nationals return. Photo by Tom Munds 8 p.m. July 24 and at 3 and 6 Deedway. Date of of Trust inand said Deed of Trust. TRUSTEE FOR BCAT2014-4TT May 25, 2005 IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A Date of Deed of Trust p.m. July 25. The eliminations be-of Recording County THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLMarch 25, 2008 The top fuel dragsters are at the fuel at about 1.2 gallons per sec- mph crosses the finish line. Arapahoe that I will atnoon public auction, at 10:00 A.M. ATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A as it County of Recording gin at July 26, a Sunday and Recording Date of Deed of Trust on Wednesday, 09/16/2015, at the East SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECArapahoe top of the list of achieving those ond to generate the power needed For information on oftickets or June 10, 2005 Hearing Room, County Administration TION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBIRecording Date of Deed Trust the final day of the event. Recording goals. Information (Reception No. Building, 5334 South Prince Street, DUAL 06, 2008 The powerful 8,000-horse- to accelerate theTION carON from theTRACKING start- IN SEC- May Drag racing all about har- Book/Page No.) and/or Littleton, Colorado,, sell to is the highest and TION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER Information (Reception No. the MileRecording High Nationals schedule, B5085601 power engine is behind the driver best bidder for cash, the said real propFILE COMPLAINT ing line to 100 MAY mph inAabout one WITH THE and/or Book/Page No.) nessing horsepower and torque to Principal Amount Original erty and all interest of the said Grantor(s), COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, B8052246 call Bandimere Speedway at 303$421,600.00in the long, low-slung dragster. Grantor(s)' heirs assigns therein, as for quickly THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANOriginal Principal Amount second and complete the quarterproduce asand much speed Outstanding Principal Balance the purpose of paying the indebtedness CIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), $127,499.00 697-6001 or visit theBalance website at The carOF A COM- Outstanding Principal $395,671.09 provided in said from Evidence of Debt se- start BOTH. THE FILING as possible a standing to The engine idles at about 2,100 mile run in 4.5ORseconds. PLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FOREcured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' $120,742.51 thethe finish line a quarter-mile away. per minute and gulps can be traveling morePROCESS. than 320 www.bandimere.com. Pursuant torevolutions CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you CLOSURE fees, expenses of sale and other items
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THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
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: 05/26/2015 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly L. Decker #32647 Toni M.N. Dale #30580 Jolene Kaminski #46144 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 15-939-28164 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 No.: 0342-2015 First Publication: 7/23/2015 Last Publication: 8/20/2015 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0285-2015 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On April 28, 2015, 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) Mary L. Nackerud and Alan L. Nackerud Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for AMPRO Mortgage, Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Bank of America, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust May 25, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 10, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B5085601 Original Principal Amount $421,600.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $395,671.09 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 8, BLOCK 3, THE VILLAGE IN COLUMBINE VALLEY, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 9 Village Court, Littleton, CO 80123. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 8, BLOCK 3, THE VILLAGE IN COLUMBINE VALLEY, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
Also known by street and number as: 9 Village Court, Littleton, CO 80123.
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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, 08/19/2015, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 6/25/2015 Last Publication: 7/23/2015 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; 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: 04/28/2015 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly Shilliday #24423 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 Iman Tehrani #44076 Joan Olson #28078 Erin Robson #46557 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 150, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-14-631016-JS The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0285-2015 First Publication: 6/25/2015 Last Publication: 7/23/2015 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0316-2015 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 12, 2015, 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) Mike Forster and Jessica Forster Original Beneficiary(ies) Key Bank National Association Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
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COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0316-2015
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 12, 2015, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.
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Original Grantor(s) Mike Forster and Jessica Forster Original Beneficiary(ies) Key Bank National Association Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Amos Financial LLC Date of Deed of Trust April 29, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 07, 2003 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B3098647 Original Principal Amount $129,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $129,000.00 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: 415 E Highline Circle, Centennial, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 09/02/2015, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 7/9/2015 Last Publication: 8/6/2015 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; 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: 05/12/2015 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:
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
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' INCORPORATED HEREIN AS To advertise your publicAND notices call 303-566-4100 DATE: 05/12/2015 THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of ColorAlso known by street and number as: ado 7440 S BLACKHAWK ST UNIT 4-306, By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112.
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The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert W Hatch II #16888 Gary C Moschetti #17926 Hatch Ray Olsen Sandberg LLC 730 Seventeenth Street, Suite 200, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 298-1800 Attorney File # Forster 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 0316-2015 EXHIBIT A (Legal Description) All that parcel of land in Arapahoe County, State of Colorado, as more fully described in Deed Inst #B2021122, ID# 2077-27-1-22-240, being known and designated as lot 415, Highline Meadows Condos, filed in Plat Book 36, Page 31 recorded 10/25/1978, together with all present and future improvements and fixtures; all tangible personal property including, without limitation, all machinery, equipment, building materials, and goods of every nature (excluding household goods) now or hereafter located on or used in connection with the real property, whether or not affixed to the land; all privileges, hereditaments, and appurtenances; all leases, licenses and other agreements; all rents, issues and profits; all water, well, ditch, reservoir and mineral rights and stocks pertaining to the real property. Also Known As: 415 E Highline Circle, Centennial, CO 80122 Legal Notice NO.: 0316-2015 First Publication: 7/9/2015 Last Publication: 8/6/2015 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0320-2015 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 15, 2015, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) MICHELLE S. TIEHEN AND JOHN A. TIEHEN, JR. Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIET Y , FS B , D O I N G B U S I N E S S A S CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR BCAT2014-4TT Date of Deed of Trust March 25, 2008 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 06, 2008 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B8052246 Original Principal Amount $127,499.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $120,742.51 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT 'A' AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. Also known by street and number as: 7440 S BLACKHAWK ST UNIT 4-306, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
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THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 09/02/2015, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 7/9/2015 Last Publication: 8/6/2015 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
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: 05/15/2015 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly L. Decker #32647 Toni M.N. Dale #30580 Jolene Kaminski #46144 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 15-939-28166 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
0320-2015 Exhibit A CONDOMINIUM UNIT R-4-306, WINDMILL CREEK AMENDMENT NO.2 ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON JULY 15, 2002 AT RECEPTION NO. B2128075, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR WINDMILL CREEK RECORDED JANUARY 3, 2002 AT RECEPTION NO. B2001524, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, AND ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS THERETO, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Legal Notice NO.: 0320-2015 First Publication: 7/9/2015 Last Publication: 8/6/2015 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
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