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Arapahoe County, Colorado • Volume 12, Issue 27
May 24, 2013
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School-finance overhaul signed Fate of measure will be in hands of state’s voters By Vic Vela
vvela@ourcoloradonews.com Colorado public schools are a step closer to a major funding overhaul after Gov. John Hickenlooper on May 21 signed a new school finance act that proponents say would provide a long-overdue modernization of an antiquated school funding formula for classrooms across the state. But the governor’s signature doesn’t make the reform measure a done deal. Voters must give the go-ahead to the legislation’s price tag of about $1 billion in new
taxes, something that Republican lawmakers are sure to rally against in the fall. If a vote falls short this November, the proposal could come back for funding votes through 2017. Hickenlooper, who was flanked at the Capitol bill- Hickenlooper signing by legislative cosponsors of Senate Bill 213, dubbed the “Future School Finance Act,” hailed the legislation as a way to “allow Colorado to vault to the top of every state” when it comes to school financing and transparency. “This bill really positions Colorado to be the national leader in terms of school reform, in terms of school effectiveness,” Hickenlooper said.
The legislation would mark the most sweeping change to the state’s school finance formula that’s been seen in decades. The act would fund full-day kindergarten, provide preschool for at-risk children and would increase needs-based programs for special education students and children who are learning English. The legislation also would provide more funding for students who are involved in gifted and talented school programs. The bill would give school districts greater flexibility in being allowed the opportunity to have longer school years and school days, if they choose to do so. The bill also is expected to increase per-pupil funding for most school districts across the state by way of a funding system that supporters say is a more equitable way
of divvying up money. Under the new formula, the state would determine how much revenue individual school districts are able to raise, with the state backfilling the difference. The state also would provide more support for local mill levy-matching. And, the bill would create a new teacher evaluation formula that supporters say is badly needed. Sen. Mike Johnston, D-Denver, was the main driver behind the legislative effort. The former Thornton High School principal said the bill marks a “tremendous step forward” in making Colorado a school reform model for the nation. “Instead of forcing (students and Funding continues on Page 6
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Woman charged in theft from charity now lives in East By Deborah Grigsby
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Arapahoe boys lacrosse players share hugs and smiles May 18 after winning the state Class 5A championship. The Warriors won their second straight title, besting Cherry Creek, 10-7. Find more coverage on Page 24. Photo by Tom Munds
Cherry Creek grads rack up college aid Scholarships, grants hit record amount By Deborah Grigsby
dgrigsby@ourcoloradonews.com They were born in 1994 and 1995. Having hardly known life without the Internet, they entered kindergarten in August 2000. And this month, graduating seniors from the Cherry Creek School District’s six high schools have garnered a district record of $44 million in scholarships and grants. That beats 2012 by about $1.5 million and 2011 by $7 million. “We are so proud of 3,788 students, their teachers and all of those who supported them,” Superintendent Mary Chesley said. “And of the record-setting amount of scholarships coming out of a recession.” Students from Cherokee Trail, Cherry Creek, Eaglecrest, Grandview, Overland and Smoky Hill will cross the stage this month, earning their diplomas and an overall class scholarship average of $11,600 each. This year’s class includes 27 National Merit Finalists, four National Merit His-
Proving 13 is not such a bad number after all, Cherry Creek High School’s very diverse Class of 2013 makes its entrance into Stutler Bowl for the school’s 58th annual commencement exercises, held May 22. More than 800 graduates received their diplomas from Creek and garnered more than $22 million dollars in scholarships. Photo by Deborah Grigsby panic Scholars, 14 Daniels Fund Scholars, three Boettcher Scholars and six military academy appointees, according to a statement from the school district.
A woman accused of stealing close to $350,000 from a Centennial military charity made her first appearance in Arapahoe County Court. Ruthann Oppenheim, 34, was advised May 14 of the Class 3 felony charge against her, waiving extradition in exchange for posting a $5,000 bond. A condition of the bond permits her to return to her current residence in Arlington, Va., until her next court date. According to court documents, Oppenheim, a for- Oppenheim mer treasurer for the Colorado National Guard Foundation, allegedly wrote checks and made unauthorized withdrawals from the organization’s account totaling $336,748. Andrew Meverden, chairman of the foundation, said financial inconsistencies surfaced more than a year ago during an internal audit, which prompted the investigation. “There were just a lot of things that didn’t make sense,” he said. “Ledgers didn’t balance with bank statements, unauthorized purchases and even NGF gift cards being cashed out in Las Vegas.” Affidavits paint a complex trail of deleted files, bank transfers and unexplained charges. Oppenheim served as the organization’s treasurer, a voluntary position, from January 2009 to January 2012. She also was employed by the Colorado Army Embezzle continues on Page 6
According to the school district, more than 1,900 students enrolled in one or more Creek continues on Page 6
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Memorial Day ceremonies scheduled Observances set for Littleton, Fort Logan By Tom Munds
tmunds@ourcoloradonews.com Three Memorial Day ceremonies, held as formal tributes to fallen veterans, will be held May 27, two of them in Littleton and one at Fort Logan National Cemetery. The tradition that established the Memorial Day events state that it is “to honor all veterans laid to rest in this sacred national cemetery, to all the prisoners of war and those missing in action who never returned, to all who have served and those who, even now, guard the gates of freedom worldwide.” The first ceremony of the day starts at 8 a.m. in the Veterans’ Circle located in the Littleton Cemetery at 6155 S. Prince St. A second, mirror-image service will be held at 10 a.m. at the Littleton World War II Memorial in Ketring Park, 6000 S. Gallup St. At 11 a.m. there will be a ceremony near the lake at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 S. Sheridan Blvd. Both ceremonies in Littleton, sponsored by the Pat Hannon Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4666 and the George C. Evans American Legion Post 103, follow the same program with the El Jebel Pipe Band playing “Amazing Grace” and the All Veterans Honor Guard firing the traditional 21-gun salute.
Small American flags, placed by volunteers, stand by each headstone as part of the Memorial Day ceremonies at Fort Logan National Cemetery. This year’s ceremony will be at 11 a.m. May 27. Photo by Tom Muinds The ceremonies will include reading of the poem “In Flanders Field” and the poem “My Plea” written by Marine Lance Cpl. Patrick Hannon, the first Littleton resident to die in the Vietnam War. There will also be a reading of a poem written by Navy SEAL Danny Dietz. At 11 a.m., Fort Logan National Cemetery will hold its annual Memorial Day observance that is sponsored by the Associat-
ed Veterans of Colorado. Featured speakers include Arthur Smith of the National Cemetery Administration and keynote speaker will be Col. Daniel Bant, commander of 460 Space Wing at Buckley Air Force Base. A group representing the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary, the American Legion Auxiliary, the Retired Enlisted Association Auxiliary and the Gold Star Wives will place a ceremonial wreath at a sym-
bolic grave marker, the honor guard will raise their rifles, fire the 21-gun salute and the bugle will play “Taps,” sending the echo across the rows and rows of gleaming white markers standing in arrow-straight rows. In case the weather is bad, the services will be held at Verle Huffman VFW Post 9644 at 2680 W. Hampden Ave. in Sheridan. After the Fort Logan ceremonies, VFW Post 9644 and its Ladies Auxiliary will host a luncheon at the facility that is two blocks east of Federal on Hampden Avenue. Preparations for the ceremonies at Fort Logan begin May 25 when volunteers, most of them young people from a variety of Scouting organizations, place a small American flag adjacent to each of the more than 54,000 headstones at the national cemetery. The same day, flags will be placed on the graves of veterans buried at the Littleton Cemetery. The first official ceremonies honoring fallen veterans were held when Civil War Union Gen. John Alexander Logan, who is the individual Fort Logan is named for, was commander of the Union veterans group the Grand Army of the Republic. He issued an order that asked all members to decorate the graves of American veterans on May 30, 1868, to honor those who died serving their country. After World War I, Decoration Day became an official holiday and later, the name was changed to Memorial Day. In 1971, Congress passed the holiday act that, among other things, made Memorial Day the last Monday in May.
insiDe the Citizen this week Fast crowd. Local teenagers are taking part in the May 27 high school drag races at Bandimere Speedway. Page 10
Destructive blaze. A fire destroyed a rental home and cost three young people their belongings. Page 12
Hanging around. “SPUN: Adventures in Textiles” is a campuswide collection of exhibits at the Denver Art Museum. Page 20
Running strong. Cherry Creek took first place, followed by Arapahoe, at the state Class 5A girls track meet. Page 25
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Bitner’s name placed on memorial Englewood officials attend rites in D.C. By Tom Munds
tmunds@ourcoloradonews.com Englewood’s mayor and members of the police department attended the May 15 ceremonies where the name of Englewood Detective Jeremy Bitner was among the 142 added to the National Fallen Officers Memorial. “Attending that ceremony was the most rewarding thing I have ever done,” Englewood Police Chief John Collins said. “It was very emotional and, at the same time, it was very painful as we shared the emotions of the families of all those fallen officers.” Collins, five police officers and Englewood Mayor Randy Penn attended the ceremony in Washington, D.C. “The families of the 142 officers whose names were being added to the memorial were seated near the front of the audience and there were probably more than 20,000 police officers in uniform in the stands,” Collins said. “There were officers from all over the U.S. as well as a number of foreign
countries.” He said the name of each fallen officer was read and a uniformed officer escorted a member of the fallen officer’s family who placed a rose on the star at the memorial. The ceremony included a speech by President Obama. “The president talked for a few minutes and then left the podium and met with each member of the surviving families,” Penn said. “That had to be a special moment for those who had lost loved ones.” Collins agreed. Bitner “That was a class act,” he said. “The president took time to shake hands and talk with each member of those families. I believe Jeremy’s wife got a hug from the president.” Penn said he felt honored to be able to attend the ceremonies honoring Bitner. Chief Collins also said he felt honored and will try to make sure one or two Englewood officers attend the ceremonies each year to show support for fellow law enforcement officers and agencies who lose members killed in the line of duty. Bitner, a Centennial resident, was hit
Ceremony slated for anniversary By Tom Munds
tmunds@ourcoloradonews.com A ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. May 28 at Englewood police headquarters to dedicate a memorial to Jeremy Bitner, an Englewood police officer who died in the line of duty last year. The memorial will be permanently placed in the lobby of the Englewood Police-Fire Department building at 3615 S. Elati St. The ceremony will mark one year and killed by a car while he was making a traffic stop on May 28, 2012. He is the first Englewood officer to have his name placed on the national memorial. The national memorial was established in 1991. The earliest name on the memorial is of an officer killed in 1791. With the addition of the 142 names on May 15, there are now almost 20,000 names on the memorial. The May 15 ceremonies are part of almost a week of events honoring fallen officers. There was a candlelight vigil at the memorial on May 13.
since Bitner died as a result of injuries he received on May 28, 2012, when he was hit by a car on Broadway just south of Belleview Avenue while conducting a traffic stop on a different vehicle. He is survived by his wife and two children. He was posthumously promoted to detective. His name was inscribed on the state fallen officers memorial in early May and on the National Fallen Officers Memorial on May 15. Collins said there were at least 10,000 uniformed police officers and at least that many others at the vigil who, at a signal, raised their lighted candles. He said it was a memorable sight to see. There were seminars and sessions where police officers could talk about their feelings about a fellow officer who was killed in the line of duty. The ceremonies unveiling the names are held May 15, which is National Peace Officers Memorial Day, established in 1962 by President Kennedy.
Goal of race event ‘is to remember Jeremy with a fun day’ By Tom Munds
tmunds@ourcoloradonews.com Organizers seek runners, walkers, volunteers and vendors to take part in the June 8 Jeremy Bitner Memorial Event to raise money for the state fallen officer fund. “A lot of people thought a memorial for Englewood Detective Jeremy Bitner would be a good idea,” said Englewood Police Officer Chad Read, one of the organizers. “A group of police officers, firefighters and members of the Burg Simpson Law Firm agreed and began organizing the event. The goal is to remember Jeremy with a fun day
for all those who attend.” He said there was discussion to raise funds for the Bitner family, but the family requested the funds help other families of fallen Colorado law enforcement officers. Read stressed he was just one of the members of the team that organized the event, with plans to make it an annual fundraiser for the fallen officers fund. The event is planned as a memorial to Bitner, who died May 28, 2012, when he was hit by a car while making a traffic stop. Bitner had been with the Englewood Police Department for eight years. He was a patrol officer, member of the SWAT team
and served as a training officer for new members of the department. He is survived by his wife and two children. About 100 participants have signed up to take part in the June 8 activities that include a 5- and a 10-kilometer run, a 5-kilometer walk and a children’s fun walk. The start and finish line for the events will be at Cornerstone Park, at the corner of West Belleview Avenue and South Windermere Street. The courses will wind through the park along the Big Dry Creek Trail and Mary Carter Greenway. It will be a certified course for those who need to record times on a measured course.
Registration begins at 7 a.m. on race day and the 5- and 10-kilometer races will start at 8 a.m. The 5-kilometer walk begins at 8:05. Awards ceremonies and prize drawings are scheduled at 1o a.m. For more information or to sign up for the event, go to www.bitnermemorialfund.org. Once the run and walks are completed vendors will open and activities for children like face painting and inflated bounce castles will open. Fire and police vehicles will be on display. For information on the event or to register to take part in the run or walks, go to www.bitnermemorialfund.org.
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Much ado about Shakespeare PHOTOS BY DEBORAH GRIGSBY Students at the Ambleside School in Centennial took a day to honor the works of William Shakespeare with live performances of not only his most memorable sonnets, but also “Julius Caesar,” a tragedy that portrays a conspiracy against the infamous Roman dictator and his assassination. Students crafted many of the props and costumes themselves, and later hosted a community luncheon for the audience. The event held May 17 was the third annual Shakespeare festival for the private school that uses great works of art, music and science to complement regular classroom learning activities. Julius Caesar, played by Drew Guetig, center, addresses members of the Roman Senate. Students at the Ambleside School, located in Centennial, held their third annual Shakespeare festival May 17 and celebrated with live performances of the Bard’s famous works.
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as well as the putting green. Colorado Journey features famous Colorado landmarks, and is open Monday to Thursday from noon to 9 p.m., and weekends from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. through May. Beginning June 1, the facility is open daily, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., weather permitting. Colorado Journey is located in Cornerstone Park on the corner of West Belleview Avenue and South Windermere Street. For
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All City of Centennial offices, Arapahoe County offices and Arapahoe County Libraries will be closed May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. Offices will reopen May 28 for regular business hours. For questions, contact the City of Centennial at 303-325-8000 or Arapahoe County at 303-795-4400.
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Firefighters ‘pained’ by chief’s leadership No-confidence vote delivered to Littleton city manager By Jennifer Smith
jsmith@ourcoloradonews.com Tensions in Littleton Fire Rescue have come to a head, with the Littleton Firefighters Association passing a vote of no confidence in Chief John Mullin. “Once a proud and well-regarded emergency services provider, we have watched with dismay and disappointment as Littleton has been passed up by other metro fire departments,” they write in an April 16 letter to City Manager Michael Penny. “It pains us to see how far we have fallen under the leadership of John Mullin.” In particular, the association wants a strategic plan for the department. “When asked over the years to articulate a strategic plan, we have always been met with silence, puzzled looks or at best a response of `status quo,’” they write. Penny says Mullin has developed an
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teachers) to work in a system that was created before the Internet, email and cell phones ... they instead will work in a system that is built for the 21st century,” Johnston said. But Johnston’s efforts could be all for naught if voters do not approve funding, which would come in the form of some sort of tax increase. Rep. Millie Hamner, D-Dillon, a bill sponsor, acknowledged that “the biggest challenge” will be in convincing voters to provide funding for the measure. Backers of the act don’t yet know what
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advanced placement or international baccalaureate classes. Students earned scholarships in a variety of areas, including academic, talent-based, athletic, organizational and need-based awards. Members of the Class of 2013 also won team or individual state championships in a myriad of sports and activities, including DECA and speech and debate. They earned All-State honors in band, choir, jazz band and orchestra. District spokesperson Tustin Amole said the number increases yearly due to more students being encouraged to apply for scholarships. “We see our graduation rates increase slightly each year with more than 85 percent of graduates going on to higher education,” she said. “We won’t know our official graduation rates for this year until later this fall, but we also have seen growth in the graduation of students of color, especially Hispanics for the past few years.”
action plan to immediately improve communications with his employees regarding concerns and decision-making. “Littleton Fire Rescue is a proud and well-regarded fire service agency with dedicated and talented employees,” said Penny. “I appreciate our association members sharing their concerns with me regarding communication and strategic planning.” The department has had its share of controMullin versy in recent years. Response times and insurance rates are poor in Trailmark, though an intergovernmental agreement was recently reached with West Metro Fire for coverage there. There’s also been conflict between LFR and its partners — Highlands Ranch Metro Districts and Littleton Fire Protection District — that led some to wonder if the partnership would be renewed in 2012. A recent study recommends an eventual merger with Englewood’s department, but no real steps have been taken toward that end. That was the third independent study conducted on LFR since 2008, when the city
partnered with LFPD and HRMD to hire Organizational Effectiveness Consulting. That first study contained 108 recommendations, very few of which were ever implemented due to budget constraints. In 2011, the two partners paid for their own study but have refused to release it, saying it was never completed. “Administrations across the state have endured difficult political and economic environments over the past several years, but they have been thoughtful and strategic in their response and managed to maintain in spite of difficult circumstances,” write the association members. “We continue to fall further and further behind, as ESCI’s (Emergency Services Consulting International) recent study points out and previous studies have demonstrated.” In a statement, Mullin said he’ll present a budget request to develop a strategic plan in 2014, as well as a “Standard of Coverage Plan” needed to move toward accreditation. “I am looking forward to addressing the points expressed by members of the association,” he said. “I am confident that, with the command staff, we will be able to create and implement a plan that resolves these issues and continues to build upon
the tax measure will look like on the fall ballot. Hickenlooper would not say which tax measure he preferred, but did say that he “certainly” will campaign for the effort. The governor shouldn’t expect many Republican lawmakers to join him on the campaign trail. Republicans during the legislative session denounced the reform measure as a bloated effort that would lead to greater bureaucracy and doesn’t do enough to put in place necessary school reform measures. They also say the bill is nothing more than a $1 billion tax increase on the people of Colorado. The new school finance model would not take effect until the 2015-2016 school year. The 2013-2014 school funding model came in a separate piece of legislation.
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National Guard in the human resources office at the time of the alleged crime, according to a pre-trial bond report. There, she maintained an employee checking account for coffee, water and supplies. It is unclear whether money is missing from that fund, as well. The Colorado National Guard Foundation oversees the Military Family Relief
Fund, which provides financial assistance to struggling military families. Funds for these accounts come from private and business donations, legislative funds and state taxpayer check-off funds. Meverden said the organization is resolved to recover as much of the missing funds as possible and that right now, the legal system is their only recourse. “It’s important that we have restitution so we can continue to honor the fund’s intent, and that’s to help eligible families of deployed military members,” he said. Oppenheim will be back in Arapahoe County Court for a pre-trial hearing July 19.
Embezzling suspect appeared genuine Former treasurer ‘betrayed trust,’ says Army chaplain By Deborah Grigsby
Amole also credits the district’s Advancement Via Individual Determination program offered by all middle and high schools in Cherry Creek. The AVID program, as it is known, encourages under-preforming students to prepare for higher education. The Class of 2012 earned $42.5 million in scholarships and grants, lauding 37 National Merit Finalists, four National Merit Hispanic Scholars, four National Achievement Scholars, one Presidential Scholar, 11 military academy appointees, 13 Daniels Fund Scholarship recipients and two Never Forgotten Fund Scholarship recipients. In 2011, graduates tallied $35 million in scholarships and had a Presidential Scholar, 39 National Merit finalists, five National Merit Hispanic Scholars, five Boettcher Scholars and nine military academy appointments.
the outstanding reputation of Littleton Fire Rescue.” But the association’s membership isn’t so sure. “The fact that he has failed to deliver a strategic plan might be palatable if he were competent at orchestrating his routine responsibilities and the predictable minutia that is part and parcel to running a modern fire department,” they write. “Unfortunately, we can’t even rely on this.” They say policy is implemented and withdrawn with little or no thought behind it, training is lacking and disorganized and capital resource management is dismal. “Our emergency operations have become disjointed, dysfunctional, and even unsafe at times,” they write. “In short our customers deserve better and so do we. None of the issues mentioned in the previous paragraph are dependent upon increased funding of our fire department, an important topic for another day. The issues of which we write are budget neutral and can be dealt with immediately. We wish to be clear. We have no confidence that this administration possesses either the skill set or ability to meet LFR’s immediate or longterm challenges.”
dgrigsby@ourcoloradonews.com Described as outgoing and friendly, Ruthann Oppenheim really wanted to help soldiers, said Andrew Meverden, an Army chaplain and chairman of the Colorado National Guard Foundation. “She came recommended to us from another organization and seemed to have a genuine interest in military families,” he said. “She was enthusiastic and, at the time, seemed like a good fit.” But what followed during her threeyear appointment as treasurer of one of the state’s largest military charities would leave a string of unanswered questions that would take more than a year to answer. “It’s really a case of trust betrayed,” said Meverden with a sigh. “And I think that’s probably the hardest thing for us to deal with.” Oppenheim is charged with felony theft of close to $350,000 from the CNGF and the Military Family Relief Fund. She is accused of using the money, meant to help families of deployed military personnel, to make personal purchases and pay credit card bills. Court affidavits paint a troubling picture of the 34-year-old Arizona native who wanted to remain the organization’s trea-
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surer beyond her unpaid three-year appointment. “She had offered to stay several times,” said Meverden. “But we explained to her the appointment was for three years, and she’d have to step down.” Affidavits claim Oppenheim deleted financial records from 2009 to 2010, and became evasive when asked to provide records for reconciliation. On Feb. 10, 2012, a month after her term ended, CNGF board members contacted the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office to investigate what looked like a case of embezzlement. When asked about the missing funds, court documents state Oppenheim told investigators the payments to her were reimbursements for “stuff” she had paid for herself, and she would have to see the records to be sure. Oppenheim was asked to come by the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office and view the records, but called back saying she could not make the appointment, that she didn’t understand what was going on and it was “her money that went into the accounts and her money that went out.” Attempts to contact Oppenheim were unsuccessful. Meverden said the incident has been an expensive learning experience. “It just goes to show you that small nonprofits and small businesses can be very, very vulnerable and that even with limited resources, you’ve got to have those checks and balances in place.”
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and Tragedies like those at hindColumbine and Aurora anddrive the public debate about guns, but the truth l. be-in Colorado is that the state evenexperienced an unremitting t ourloss of life involving firewe.arms — 6,258 deaths — over pre-the 12 calendar years that n in-fell between those mass t, anshootings. ssues That’s 10 gun deaths a andweek — every week — dursh toing that span. this And the area that experill setenced the most gun deaths ong-from 2000 through 2011 was not a gang-weary section of Denver or Aurora but a southeast Colorado Springs neighborhood of 1960s tract homes, apartments and schools where postcard-perfect views of Pikes Peak frame the skyline, an INews analysis of health and census data found. The area is designated by the federal government as Census Tract 54.00, one of 1,249 geographically distinct districts in the state. And from 2000 through 2011, 24 of its residents died of gunshot wounds. The next deadliest census tract, with 20 deaths, was located in Grand Junction, and another in Denver had 19, I-News found. Five of the top six neighborhoods for gun homicides were in the Denver or Aurora, while the top four neighborhoods for gun suicides were in Grand Junction, Montrose or Mesa County. Over that span, 76 percent of the state’s gun deaths were suicides, 20 percent homicides. “It is a public health issue,” said state Rep. Rhonda Fields, D-Aurora, the mother of a son murdered by gunfire. “We pay for it in the end. Society — we pay for the medical treatment, the loss of productivity. It’s a ripple effect. When someone gets murdered or harmed by gun violence, it affects the family, it affects the community — not just that one person.” The death toll for residents of Census Tract 54.00, part of the Colorado Springs neighborhood known as Pikes Peak Park, included 12 homicides and 12 suicides. That made it an anomaly among the deadliest neighborhoods in that it had as many homicides as suicides. The second deadliest tract, in Grand Junction, had 17 suicides and three homicides. The tract in Denver’s Platte Park area that experienced 19 deaths had 10 suicides, eight homicides and one classified as “other” — a police shooting, accident or undetermined fatality. The I-News investigation of Colorado’s shooting deaths found a strong relationship between poverty and firearms homicides — and no discernible link between being poor and gun suicides. For example, the av-
A graffiti-ridden Neighborhood Watch sign stands at the edge of Census Tract 54:00 in Colorado Springs. This section of southeast Colorado Spring was Colorado’s deadliest neighborhood during the 12 years between the mass shooting tragedies at Columbine and Aurora. Photo by Joe Mahoney/I-News Network at Rocky Mountain PBS erage poverty rate in 656 census tracts with no gun homicides was 10 percent. It jumped to 16 percent in neighborhoods with at least one gun homicide, to 22 percent in tracts with at least three, and to 24 percent in areas with at least four. It was vastly different with suicides: The average poverty rate fluctuated around 12.7 percent in neighborhoods with no gun suicides and up to and including those with four or more. In that way, Census Tract 54.00 fell in line with homicide statistics and bucked suicide statistics. The area, developed in the 1960s, includes ranch and multi-level suburban homes, apartment complexes, a commercial district, and four schools. And its 5,615 residents face serious socio-economic challenges. The median family income was $29,313 in 2010, according to the U.S. Census Bureau — down significantly from 1980, when median family income was the equivalent of $40,010 in today’s dollars. More than 20 percent of families — and nearly 44 percent of children — live in poverty. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment data included the census tract where each victim lived but, because death certificates are not public, not the identities of those who died. I-News was able to identify many using police, court and coroner’s records and other public documents. The loss of life in Census Tract 54.00 was a mosaic: A father who shot his teenage son while trying to teach him gun safety. A gangland slaying. Solitary suicides. A jealous former boyfriend who fired blindly through a door. Four domestic violence murder-suicides. And an utterly random shooting carried out by a Fort Carson-
based U.S. Army soldier. “Some of them, they are domestic-related and they are very personal, to the very random or motivated through drugs or through property crimes or through any number of things,” said Colorado Springs Police Cmdr. Kirk Wilson, whose division includes Census Tract 54.00. “There is no pattern, if you will, for why some of these homicides take place.” Joy Kelly-Blackwell, whose sister, Leslie Brown, was murdered in 2004 by a former boyfriend, grew up in south Colorado Springs and has a sober view of life there. “Where there’s poverty, there’s drugs — drugs and alcohol,” she said. “Where there’s drugs and alcohol, there will be guns. Therefore there will be crime.” Poverty and guns are definitely a part of life in Pikes Peak Park — and it is nothing new. “These children were at war,” said Rich Caruth, who managed an apartment complex in the neighborhood for years and initiated an anti-gang program. “When they’d go outside their house, they had to worry about a drive-by shooting. They had to worry about being robbed and losing their tennis shoes.” But the neighborhood’s problems aren’t only economic. Transience is a way of life — an I-News examination of property records found that nearly 30 percent of the 1,181 single-family homes are rentals, and the neighborhood includes 772 apartment units and 131 townhome and condominium units. People come and go often, tearing at the sense of “community” — the perception of belonging to a place and caring about it. Poverty, transience, and neighborhood violence confront the teachers and administrators at the four public schools in the tract
— Centennial, Monterey and Pikes Peak elementary schools and Carmel Middle. There, the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced lunch is high — 81.5 at Carmel, 87.1 at Monterey, 90.5 at Centennial, 90.6 at Pikes Peak. The vast majority qualify for free lunches. Wendy Birhanzel, Centennial’s principal, and other educators in the area’s schools have a simple goal: Remove the obstacles between students and success. That means making sure they have backpacks and jackets, or even taking up a collection to help a family pay its utility bill. It also means monthly events — like “Science Night” or “Movie Night” — aimed at building relationship with families. And while data shows that the schools are safe places, they can’t escape the neighborhood around them. This spring, a student’s father was shot to death. “That is reality,” Birhanzel said. “Homicides and shootings are not just happening to people we don’t know.” Against that backdrop, thoughts on addressing gun deaths vary. “We have all these laws and proposals and whatever to try and handle what’s happening,” said Dr. Manish Sethi, an orthopedic trauma surgeon at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Tennessee who frequently operates on gunshot victims. “And I just feel like we need community solutions.” So he and a colleague won a small grant for a pilot program that teaches conflict resolution strategies in schools. The initial results were encouraging, and now they are seeking money to extend the program to 10 schools. “Some of these children,
once these things happen to them, their lives are over,” said Sethi, who has lectured on gun violence. “They’re done, and the world that they knew is gone.” Fields, the state representative from Aurora, applauded that kind of work. But she also touted new laws — she sponsored a measure extending background checks to private gun sales. “I would agree that legislation is not the sole avenue … but I do think that legislation is one tool to help
us address those that use guns when they’re committing crimes, and how they go about purchasing their guns, and how we regulate guns,” Fields said. I-News senior reporter Burt Hubbard contributed data analysis and additional reporting. To read the narrative version of this story and to see additional components, please go to inewsnetwork.org. Contact Kevin Vaughan at 303-446-4936 or kvaughan@inewsnetwork.org.
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As tassels turn, students punch their tickets The book “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” by Dr. Seuss is often gift-wrapped by wellwishers and then unwrapped by graduates. The title is suitably upbeat for a celebration. After all, the line that follows “Oh, the places you’ll go!” is “There is fun to be done.” Later the story reads, “KID YOU’LL MOVE MOUNTAINS!” We appreciate the spirit of the season. Graduation commencements are so fun, and the rows of students all look so brilliant. “You won’t lag behind, because you’ll have the speed. You’ll pass the whole gang and you’ll soon take the lead,” the book assures us. But we take a moment to pause and remind the graduates — younger students take note — that the book also states, “You will come to a place where the streets are not marked,” and “When you are alone, there’s a very good chance you’ll meet things that scare you right out of your pants.” So students of all ages, tighten your
OUR VIEW belts and prepare well. About 40 percent of Colorado’s high school class of 2011 needed remedial courses, although down from 41 percent the year before. And at four-year-level schools in the state, the retention rate for students not assigned to remediation was 79 percent, compared with 60 percent for those needing remediation. That’s not good, and it costs money — a lot of money. The estimated cost associated with remedial courses was about $58 million in 2011-12, with the state’s share at $19 million, according to the Colorado Department of Higher Education 2012 Legislative Report on Remedial Education executive summary. Critics can say by the time students
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What movie do you most want to see? Colorado Community Media visited Reinke Bros. in downtown Littleton and Hollywood Theaters at the Streets at South-
glenn recently to ask people what movie they’re most looking forward to seeing this summer and why.
“ ‘The Great Gatsby.’ I think it’s a good role for Leonardo DiCaprio, because he seems like him already.” — Amy Taylor, Great Barrington, Mass.
“ ‘The Hangover 3,’ because it resembles my life. I’ve got to be happy, and I’ve got to do what I can to get by.” — Scotty Buchanan, Centennial
“ ‘Star Trek Into Darkness.’ I saw the first one, and I really liked it. And somebody said they characterize Spock and Kirk without caricaturizing them.” — Jan Taylor, Littleton
“ ‘Star Trek Into Darkness.’ I just think they’ve done a great job, and they’re doing a prequel, and they’re bringing back the original characters but with new faces. And it’s family-friendly.” — Greg Reinke, Littleton
‘Go time’ is time to get up and go This week there were a couple of quotes or sayings that for whatever reason I had heard repeatedly. The first one was, “If it were easy everyone would be doing it.” And the second saying was, “Good things come to those who wait, but not for those who wait too late.” I saw these words of encouragement in emails, and one was highlighted in a book that a friend had sent me. Other friends and associates used them on different calls and meetings. Coincidence — or am I being sent a message? The timing could not be better as I have been putting off some major decisions, projects, and goals. There has been so much going on that the excuses seemed easier than the activity required to get things accomplished. It’s go time. Time to get after things, time to stop daydreaming and getting lost in aimless thoughts and trying to come up with one more creative excuse. It’s go time. Is it “go time” for you? You see, I know where the starting line is, I know how to get myself fired up and ready for action. I am also typically selfmotivated and the coach or motivator for others. I know how to do this and what to do. But maybe like many of you reading this, I temporarily lost my inspiration or drive. I have allowed self-prescribed downtime to start becoming a habit instead of a respite. It’s “go time!” The term has been used in locker rooms by coaches before a big game. It has been used by boxing managers prior to walk-
ing into the ring for a big fight. Businessmen and women have said the words, “It’s go time,” just before entering a meeting. And for those of you like me who have found themselves bordering on a rut or prolonged procrastination, we say it to ourselves as we wake up and take that first look in the mirror. “It’s go time!” I may not be an expert on this, but what I do know is that it just takes a little inertia to spark momentum. And once we have just a little momentum we start to gain traction. As we dig in and allow our traction to turn into accelerated purpose, we find ourselves back on the path to success. “It’s go time!” Is there something waiting for you to start? Or are you waiting for something to start? Either way I would love to hear all about your “go time” at gotonorton@gmail. com, because when you get back into it and after it, whatever “it” is, this will be a better than good week. Michael Norton, a resident of Highlands Ranch, is the former president of the Zig Ziglar organization and CEO and founder of www.candogo.com
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have graduated from high school they have already gone a lot of “places” — academically — compared with other countries, such as China, where electives are fewer and core skills are stronger. The world doesn’t wait for everyone to be road ready or then provide a smooth ride. So to the students who have a good idea of a place they want to go, we encourage them to follow their ambitions without reservation. To the rest, don’t be swayed by the notion that there is this vast amusement park of career fields to sample after high school before committing. Instead consider making a choice with 4G speed, and don’t back away from your instincts by the idea that you might not want to stay in that chosen field for a lifetime. The somewhat questionable general statistic that the average American will experience seven careers in a lifetime can be comforting or disturbing — depending on your point of view. We say ignore it, dig
into a direction and dig in. Do your best to see that your courses are accountable to provide the training for the needed skill sets and the knowledge to understand the changing world. Learn as much as you can, and be competitive in earning door-opening good grades. So that’s our skinny to students on their journeys. And a final thought — in contrast to “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” which has the words “you” or “your” more than 100 times — the future can be less self-centric and involve a direction to help someone or to seek an important answer. The words of neurologist Viktor Frankl, author of “Man’s Search of Meaning,” sometimes find their way into some of our favorite commencement speeches. “Life ultimately means taking the responsibility to find the right answer to its problems and to fulfill the tasks which it constantly sets for each individual,” he wrote. Oh, the people you can help.
Bumper stickers bore, score You can learn a lot in a traffic jam. You can learn a lot about people when you’re parked on the freeway. You can find out where someone went to college, or where someone wishes they had gone to college, by their decals. Is it a misdemeanor to pretend you went to USC? I think it should be a misdemeanor to attend USC, but that’s because I went to UCLA. The Trojans are as lowlife as Chinese raccoons. I saw an “I Like Ike” sticker on a Corvair. I figured the driver would be a seniorsenior citizen. He wasn’t. It was a kid who was playing drums, or pretending to. I’m sure he was listening to The Who. The illegitimate son of Keith Moon. We like to use our cars to preach to many choirs. Our car signs reflect strong opinions about the government, specific politicians, the economy, jobs, firearms, immigration and same-sex marriages. I never see stickers that advocate drain cleaners or Q-tips. Now and then I see a fish on legs. A Sturgis sticker. You know what that means. There are also comic bumper stickers. Bumpers are a good place to show others that humor, wit and satire are much more difficult than most people realize. I have watched a few minutes of Craig Ferguson and I just stare. Our bumpers enable us to think that we are amusing by acquisition, rather than by fact. You can buy humor, you just can’t do it on your own. That’s why we have laff riot greeting cards. I return all laff riot cards to the senders.
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“I’m not 40. I’m 18 with 22 years of experience.” “Have an udderly wonderful birthday.” The card shows a picture of a cow. If that made you laugh, please put down this column and go put on an apron. Here are some of the funniest bumper stickers out there right now. I don’t know who voted. Shecky Greene? Red Buttons? Blue Moon Odom? “Hang on to something.” “Be nice to America or we’ll bring democracy to your country.” “Fat people are hard to kidnap.” “Don’t worry what people think. They don’t do it very often.” “Hang up and drive.” I guess that’s not really meant to be funny, is it? It’s just a hopeless hope of mine. “`Ewe were meant for me,’ the sheepherder said.” “My child is an honor student.” You knew there would be a backlash. “My zombie ate your honor student.” “My Brittany is smarter than your Brittany.” There’s pith too. “If you’re not angry, Smith continues on Page 9
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Arapahoe took right path on gas, oil We should all pause for a moment to recognize the effective and collaborative efforts of the Arapahoe County government. Except in times of crisis, government, citizens and businesses can often be adversarial when trying to solve contentious issues. For the last year and a half, Arapahoe County commissioners have brought together all stakeholders to find a reasonable path for oil and gas development in the county. Faced with the highly politicized task of creating standards for oil and gas development in Arapahoe County, the county struck a path that while not highly publicized has proven to be the most effective process Colorado has seen thus far. The Board of County Commissioners avoided emotional reactions like moratoriums and instead convened meetings of industry representatives, citizens, experts and the state rule-making authority, the Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). The result was a unanimously approved memorandum of understanding (MOU) that sets high standards for oil and gas
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input of our citizens and business community, we have created a clear and consistent framework of regulations for them to operate under. Businesses value consistent regulatory environments, and Arapahoe County is leading the way in Colorado to reassure the industry that there will be no surprises and we will not run them out of town. Our success both today and into the future depends on balance, something we need to see more of as Colorado determines how best to utilize natural resources like oil and gas. The South Metro Denver Chamber and the more than 1,300 businesses we represent commend Arapahoe County for their efforts to balance the environmental and economic needs of our community. We congratulate the county for their leadership and we urge other communities to recognize the benefits of working together to find rational solutions to complex and contentious issues. John Brackney is the president and CEO of the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce
District attorney reviews office’s major cases Here is a summary of some major cases we have prosecuted since Jan. 8 when I took office as your new district attorney. If you are wondering why we are not updating you on several of the major cases in your jurisdiction, it is because we are prevented from discussing them by pre-trial media orders issued by the judges in each case.
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• On Feb. 22, Conner Donohue pleaded guilty to the hit-and-run death of Officer down Jeremy Bitner of the Englewood Police Department. On May 28, 2012, Mr. Donohue, per while intoxicated, struck Officer Bitner ow with his Nissan Pathfinder while Bitner ns? was performing a traffic stop of another driver on Broadway near Belleview Avenue. That second driver was also injured by Mr. e- Donohue. Sentencing is scheduled for May 31, occurring within days of the one-year anniversary of Officer Bitner’s death. I led ey the prosecution team in this case. • A DNA match enabled us to prosecute not Daniel Lopez for the murder of Yong Soon a Kirk, a 65-year-old widow, in her Aurora home in 2007. Lopez was convicted by a p-
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operators beyond the rigorous, comprehensive regulations already in place at the state level. The MOU that the Arapahoe County Commissioners approved on April 30 is one that ensures our long-term prosperity. It respects private-property rights, encourages economic development, is mindful of the environment and protects our community’s health. While other communities implement pre-emptive regulations and even outright bans that ignore the rights of land and mineral owners and their ability to develop their resources, Arapahoe County’s MOU stands as a shining example of what oil and
gas development should be in Colorado. It ensures private property rights, protects our state’s scenic beauty and limits the impact on public health, all while keeping oil and gas development operations economical enough for mineral owners to develop their resources and realize the returns on the investments they have made. We believe that this agreement will attract new revenue to our county. Not only will ad valorem and severance taxes go towards our schools, roads, and fire districts, but our communities will grow stronger through the addition of jobs that support the industry. Main street stores will be filled with shoppers. To ensure Colorado’s economic vitality, the South Metro Denver Chamber is leading a delegation of business leaders on a trip to Houston later this month to tell some of the country’s largest oil and gas companies that Colorado and Arapahoe County are open for business. Should they do business in our state, they will have to adhere to strict environmental and health standards, but due to the efforts of our state and local elected officials and the
jury on three felony counts: murder in the first degree (after deliberation), murder in the first degree (felony murder) and firstdegree burglary. The homicide investigation, spearheaded by the Aurora Police Department Major Crime Unit, identified the genetic profile of the suspect early in the investigation. Detectives and analysts from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation eliminated more than 50 possible suspects over the course of two years. Detective Miller was notified in February 2009 that Lopez was a possible suspect after Lopez’s DNA was added to the statewide DNA database after a felony drug conviction. DNA, including blood on the victim’s
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you’re not paying attention.” “The one who loves least controls the relationship.” “Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards.” Kierkegaard said that. “When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.” This beauty, attributed to Gandhi: “An eye for an eye
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underwear, and palm prints from the crime scene were later directly matched to Lopez. In reference to Mr. Lopez’s prosecution, I commented: “Justice means trying the most challenging cases that may have been forgotten. This conviction honors the memory of Mrs. Yong Soon Kirk and demonstrates our determination to prosecute cases that may have been left unsolved.” • Here is a chilling story of domestic violence. DeSean Owens was found guilty of six counts of violence against his former girlfriend. They included assault, kidnapping, menacing and violating a protection order. The events took place on April 3, 2011, in Aurora. In a series of violent acts against his former girlfriend, Owens pulled the victim out of her apartment at knifepoint, and severed most of her finger when the victim put her hands in front of her face and screamed for help. He forced her into his truck and then drove her to a park where she believed the defendant would kill her. She secretly dialed 911 and was rescued by the police. Mr. Owens has nine prior felony convictions and faces a potential sentence of from 15-96 years in the Department of Corrections.
makes the whole world blind.” “Many a man in love with a dimple makes a mistake of marrying the whole girl.” If you know where this comes from, you’re one of us. “Vote for Pedro.” I have a personalized plate and that’s it. I don’t tattoo my car or myself. There are no magnets or anything else stuck to my refrigerator. When I meet someone, one of the first things I do is look at their refrigerator. If I see holograms of Jesus or squirrels, I excuse myself right away. If I see spell-out magnets I am gone. Letter magnets
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• On January 15, 2012, Amir Bland and another unidentified, masked and armed gunman robbed the Movie Tavern in Aurora. They confronted seven employees at the restaurant, held them at gunpoint and took money directly from the employees themselves, the business safe and cash registers. In less than two minutes, they got away with just over $7,000 in cash. Bland led the police on a high-speed car chase but was eventually caught. When he was arrested, he was wearing a bulletproof vest and had a gun holster on his hip. Mr. Bland was convicted for the robbery and faces a double-digit jail term. In conclusion, I urge all members of the public to report any suspected criminal activity to local law enforcement and to contact the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office if they have questions or concerns about pending cases where they are victims of crime. George Brauchler is the district attorney for Colorado’s 18th Judicial District, which includes Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties.
or word magnets are red flags. Post-its on a refrigerator annoy me. Remember “Baby on Board” signs? I despised those. They resembled highway caution signs. I guess I was supposed to drive more cautiously when I was close to a baby in a car. I always drive exactly the same way, no matter who is in the next car. I drive the same way if there’s a baby in the next car, or if there’s a zombie eating an honor student in the next car. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@ comcast.net
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High-school racers get ready to drag Teens push cars to the red line at Bandimere By Tom Munds
tmunds@ourcoloradonews.com Normally frowned-on activities like speeding and smoking the tires is encouraged May 27 for drivers competing in the Pepsi High School Drag Races at Bandimere Speedway. Mike Lawson said he has his pickup truck ready to race. “My older brother raced our truck last year and did OK,” the Littleton homeschool student said. “I want to do better than OK. I have been working to beef up the engine and I took some runs down the strip last year to learn how the race works. I think I am ready to go out and win some rounds of racing May 27.” Of course, winning rounds of competition will present a challenge because there will be several hundred young men and women pursuing the same goal. The majority of students are from the metro area and usually there is good representation from high schools such as Cherry Creek, Lakewood, Douglas County, Wheat Ridge and Englewood. But each year, there are drivers from other portions of the state as well as a handful of entries from neighboring states. Racing at the high school drags is limited to current high school students and 2013 graduates. There is also the opportunity for those 19 to 23 to drag-race in the alumni classification. To enter, the person behind the wheel must be a licensed driver. Rules also require the car to be equipped with seat belts, and the car must pass a technical inspection where the vehicle is checked to ensure the seat belts are securely fastened to the frame, the brakes are good and there is plenty of tread on the tires. The driver of any vehicle that makes runs down the quarter-mile strip faster than 14 seconds is required to wear a helmet. This year the gates open at 10 a.m., time trials begin at 11 and elimination races begin about 2 p.m. The event always draws a crowd on the track and in the stands. Last year, for example, even with the high cost of gasoline, about 450 drivers represented about 50 different schools in the drag racing competition.
Drivers await their turns on the starting line at last year’s high school drag races at Bandimere Speedway. This year’s event will be held on May 27. File photo
In addition to the races, there are contests to select the best-appearing car and the best-appearing crew. There are also opportunities to line up and race against a police officer through the Race a Cop program. For information on ticket prices and more about the event, visit the website at www.bandimere.com or call the track at 303-697-6001. The annual event is very popular and drivers show up to race with all kinds of “wheels,” ranging from a hot rod that they drive in weekly races at the track to the
family’s station wagon or sports utility vehicle. So, to make the competition as fair as possible, entries are divided into two high school classes, one for the cars, trucks and motorcycles the kids drive on the street, and a different division for the drivers who will be behind the wheel of vehicles built to compete in drag races. Also, a handicap system called a dial-in is necessary because the field includes such a wide variety of vehicles. The dial-in time is set in time trials and the handicap system allows the slower vehicle in the head-to-head drag race to leave
the starting line first. But, running faster than the “dial-in time” is called breaking out and could cost a driver the race. Winning means moving on to the next round. Losing means it’s time to go home. Drivers get merchandise prizes each time they advance. The elimination races continue until a single driver captures the day’s championship. There a multitude of prizes given out during the competition and the day’s champion earns a shot at returning Labor Day to vie for the grand prize, a trip to Frank Hawley’s drag racing school in Florida.
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summer concert series runs from June 5 to Aug. 21, with concerts lasting from 6:30-8 p.m. in Commons Park. The concerts are free. The lineup: June 5, Message in a Bottle, a Police tribute band. June 19, Dr. Kool and the Disco Fever Divas. July 10, Fourever Fab, a Beatles tribute band. July 24, The Juke-Box Boys, a sock-hop band. Aug. 7, The Long Run, an Eagles tribute band. Aug. 21, Margarita Brothers Band.
JUNE 8 STILETTO FITNESS. Vegas Stiletto Fitness is at 6:30 p.m. June 8 at Centerstage Starz, 8150 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Wear your fancy shoes and learn a sassy dance. Shoes do not need to be stilettos but it’s more fun. For all women of any size, age and ability (age 21+). We’ll teach you how to walk and be sexy in heels. We’ll then do a dance using a chair. Dress comfortably in shorts or leggings but doll-up with accessories. Prize for the hottest shoes. Reserve your chair at www.WithDavida.com JUNE 11, JUNE 18, JULY 10 BABYSITTER TRAINING. The American Red Cross
JUNE 5, JUNE 13 TAX WORKSHOPS. The Colorado Department of Revenue offers free tax workshops on sales and use tax laws in Colorado. The workshops include information on many common sales and use tax topics, including but not limited to the liabilities businesses face when they are not in compliance with Colorado laws. Sales/ Use Tax Part I is from 1-4 p.m. June 5; and Part II is from 1-4 p.m. June 13, in Centennial. Registration required at
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offers training classes for babysitters ages 11-15. The course teaches young people how to care for infants and children, handle emergencies such as injuries and accidents, stay safe, recognize safety and hygiene issues, and communicate with parents. It also provides materials to help them begin their babysitting career. Trainings are from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 11 at the Eloise May Library, 1471 S. Parker Road, Centennial; from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 18 at the Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial; and from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. July 10 at the Southglenn Library, 6972 S.
GIDDY UP & Go, a fundraiser to benefit therapeutic riding programs at Friends of Horses, is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 15 at Friends of Horses, 6351 S. Peoria St., Centennial. Pony rides, hay rides, face painting, water balloon toss, hot dogs and more; tickets are $1 for 1, $4 for 5 and $7 for 10. Cash only. For information, contact Amy at amy.slaughter@hotmail.com. THROUGH JUNE 21; JULY 19-20 QUILT ENTRIES. Firehouse Quilts is looking for quilt entries for its eighth annual quilt show to support its mission of helping children in crisis in Colorado. Early bird entries submitted by May 17 are taken at a discounted entry fee ($15). Otherwise, the fee is $18 per item, and the final deadline is June 21. This year’s show has a special theme, Patriotic, along with 13 other categories. The show is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 19-20 at the Douglas County Events Center in Castle Rock. All forms and instructions are available at www.firehousequilts.org; click on the Quilt Show link at the top. ONGOING
LOCAL ARTISTS. South Suburban Parks and Recreation’s Buck, Goodson and Lone Tree recreation centers feature temporary art exhibitions by local artists. Visit www.sspr.org or contact Vickie Willis at 303-483-7072. SUMMER CAMP. Register now for South Suburban Parks and Recreation summer camps. More than 200 themed day and weekly camps are offered. Visit www. sspr.org for information and to register. EDITOR’S NOTE: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@ourcoloradonews. com, attn: Centennial Citizen. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.
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EDITOR’S NOTE: To add or update nextyour club listing, e-mail calendar@ ome.ourcoloradonews.com. timePOLITICAL conday’sTHE “NOON Hour,” a weekly event that allows the residents of Centennial to outconnect and communicate with Mayor day’sCathy Noon is every Wednesday from 11 abora.m. to 1 p.m. at the Civic Center building ranklocated at 13133 E. Arapahoe Road. PROFESSIONAL AMERICAN ASSOCIATION of University Women, Littleton-Englewood Branch invites baccalaureates to participate in activities that further the goals of equity for women and girls, lifelong education and positive societal change. Meetings are usually Mondays each month, September through May, at Koelbel Library, Orchard Road and Holly Street, Centennial. Social time is followed by business meeting and informative program on subjects ranging from public policy issues to poetry. Call Pam Hansen at 303-753-0838. 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 303972-4164 or visit www.trustedleads.com
SERVICES HOMECOMING INC. offers caregivers of low-income seniors who are frail, disabled or unable to live alone without care in Adams, Arapahoe, Jefferson and
Denver counties respite care. Assistance includes personal care and homemaking. Call Pamela Dombrowski-Wilson or Trini Martinez at 303-526-2318 for an application and information.
SOCIAL CENTENNIAL ROTARY Club meets Tuesday from 7:10-8:30 a.m. at the Embassy Suites, 10250 E Costilla Ave., Centennial. Guests are welcome. For more information call Mary Alice Jackson at 303-400-3641 or visit www. bestrotary.com DAUGHTERS OF the American
Revolution, Columbine Chapter meets second Saturdays, September through May at South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce, 6840 S. University Blvd., Centennial. All women 18 and older who can show they are descended from a patriot who served or contributed to the American cause during the Revolution can join. Call Merry at 303-995-0610.
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, members contribute significantly to the good of their community and to the support of a retirement home estab-
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lished by DBE. There are six chapters in Colorado, including chapters in Littleton, Englewood, Centennial, Evergreen and Boulder County. Call Chris at 303-6836154 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 720-3397367 or visit www.dtcrotary.org. FIBROMYALGIA WOMEN’S Group for women wanting to get together to talk about positive things that have helped them and to make new friends. No fee; must live near Parker/Centennial. Time and day to be figured out by group. Call Leslie at 303-791-8814. 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. MOPS (MOTHERS of Preschoolers) meets from 9:15-11:30 a.m. on the first and third Fridays of each month at Our Father Lutheran Church, 6335 S. Holly St., Centennial. Child care is provided on-site for children ages birth to 4 years. The first meeting is free. Come enjoy breakfast, support and encouragement, and meet some new friends. Call or email Amy at 303-570-6027 or amyswieringa@comcast.net. ORIGINAL PORTS of Call Singles
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PANORAMA CHINA Painters This is a hand-painted china club. If you have ever painted china or want to learn more about it, come visit the club. For more information, call Leota at 303-791-9283. The club meets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every third Thursday at Castlewood Library, 6739 S. Unita St., Centennial. SOUND OF the Rockies, Colorado’s Premier Men’s A Cappella Chorus, meets every Thursday from 7-10 p.m. at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 7691 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Men of all ages and walks of life gather to blend their voices in unaccompanied four part harmony. Song styles span the gamut and include patriotic, gospel, contemporary, doo-wop and show tunes. For more information, call Dan George at 303-663-7111, send an e-mail to sing@ soundoftherockies.com, and visit www. soundoftherockies.com.
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Fire destroys home in Littleton Investigation looks into cause of blaze By Jennifer Smith
jsmith@ourcoloradonews.com A fire completely destroyed a small home at 5868 S. Rapp St. on the afternoon of May 14. Police officers on the scene said there were no injuries reported, but the three young people who were renting the home lost everything. “At the end of the day, it’s just stuff,” said Cody Ullrich, 21. “At least nobody got hurt.” Ullrich is in the Army Reserve, and all of his uniforms were in the house. Hannah Brown, 21, and Erica Emmelhainz both work at Alamo Drafthouse. For Emmelhainz, the fire was a terrible birthday surprise; it was her 23rd. “If Hannah hadn’t wanted to take me out for a birthday lunch, we would have been here,” she said through tears. Emmelhainz said the hardest part was seeing everything they’d worked for charred beyond recognition.
Flames engulf this small house on South Rapp Street moments before Littleton Fire Rescue arrived on scene. Courtesy photo “A lot of people our age still live with their parents,” she said. “We’ve gone through college, and
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Rescue for their hard work, and for cutting them a check for fresh clothes and other necessities from the burn-relief fund. They all said they have family in the area to stay with. The cause of the fire is being investigated. Neighbor Steven Schlenker was attending a training session for his new job at The Tavern. He saw the smoke and heard the sirens from the establishment’s upstairs patio. “I thought, `Oh my God, that’s right where my house is,’” he said, and he rushed home to find the flames dangerously close but being staved off by firefighters. “The flames didn’t really get above the house, it mostly just busted out the windows and stuff,” said witness Brady Schroder. “The fire was coming out all the windows, and next thing you know, the roof was on fire.” According to the Arapahoe County assessor’s website, the home is owned by Rapport Holdings LLC in Highlands Ranch. John Dick is a principal in the company, but a call to his phone went unanswered. The building was recently valued at $122,000.
Crackdown means buckle up or pay up Lone Tree police heighten their focus on seat belts By Jane Reuter
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Members of the Marine Corps serve as pallbearers for Cpl. David Sonka, as police officers and K9s join in a salute May 16 at Mission Hills Church in Littleton. Sonka, 23, a Marine dog-handler from Parker, was killed May 4 in Afghanistan and was laid to rest at Fort Logan National Cemetery. Photo by Chris Michlewicz
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Lone Tree Police don’t want to write citations during their Click It or Ticket campaign; they just want drivers to wear their seatbelts. “Our goal is not to issue tickets,” Sgt. Scott Cavenah said. “I’d rather stop 100 people and only write one ticket than stop 100 people and write 99. “Our whole thing is about reducing driver and passenger fatalities and injuries. If we can get people to buckle up, it helps save lives.” Lone Tree is among several law enforcement agencies that received a grant to step up enforcement during the May 20 to June 2 campaign. “As we kick-off the busy summer driving season, it’s important that everyone buckles up every time they go out, both day and night — no excuses,” said Lone Tree Police Chief Jeffrey Streeter. “Our officers are prepared to ticket anyone
Lone Tree’s variable message signs warn drivers of the seat belt enforcement campaign. Photo by Jane Reuter who is not wearing their seat belt.” The fine for a driver or passenger seat-belt citation is $35; for an unrestrained child, the fine is $100. To show officers are more interested in safety than citations, Lone Tree Police released a description of the cars it will use in the campaign and the streets on which it will focus. An unmarked red Ford Crown Victoria and silver Ford Explorer will patrol all major thoroughfares, including Interstate 25, C-470,
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Lincoln Avenue, Yosemite Street, RidgeGate Parkway, County Line Road, Park Meadows Drive and Park Meadows Center Drive. “This has never been nor will it ever be about revenue,” Streeter said. “This is about compliance.” Seat belts saved nearly 12,000 lives in 2011, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which also shows seat belt use at an all-time high of 86 percent in 2012. Research shows lap seat belts reduce the risk of front-seat passenger fatalities 45 percent, and the risk of injury 50 percent. In addition to physical trauma, accidents take a large financial toll in property damage, lost earnings, legal expenses, emergency services and medical care. Parker and Castle Rock police departments also received a Click It or Ticket grant.
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CNN salutes suds cities CNN Travel recently ranked beer towns in the U.S., and deemed Denver as No. 5. Now, we could argue with that — especially considering that our governor helped put this cow town on the beer map — but national exposure is all good. CNN said “not all cities are carbonated equal. Some have begun to take beer personally, innovating its craft and consumption and throwing festivals to honor the finest ales and lagers — creating a blueprint for the rest of the country to follow. Still others have been doing this all along.” To check out the story, go to cnn.com and enter “best beer towns” in the search bar.
Memorial to be dedicated Luke Boggs, 11, of Littleton, a contender in this year’s Sertoma Soapbox Derby, moves his metallic blue racer into position to be weighed. Boggs, who is already a derby veteran with four races under his belt, took part in a mandatory pre-inspection on May 18 at Jerry Stander’s Collision Works in Littleton. The inspection is designed to help identify mechanical and/or design deficiencies prior to the official race June 9. Luke’s mother, Dawn Boggs, is at left. Photo by Deborah Grigsby
textiles stretch through time Denver Art Museum exhibit will run until end of summer By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com “SPUN: Adventures in Textiles,” a campus-wide collection of exhibits at the Denver Art Museum, runs through Sept. 22 and will require more than one visit if one wants to really absorb the vast array of wonderful objects included. And then there’s the Institute for Figuring’s growing crochet coral reef, which visitors are invited to add to. Preliminary publicity has not addressed crochet much, but whimsical works snake throughout the complex and are delightful to contemplate — look up, as well as to the side. It’s a traveling exhibit called “Hyperbolic Crochet Reef.” Start with “Cover Story” on the sixth floor of the North (Ponti) Building, since that’s where director Christoph Heinrich started his planning. The museum received gifts from the Andrew F. Mellon Foundation and from the Avenir Foundation to continue transformation and expansion of the textile department to six times its size. In addition to expansion, the endowment will support a full-time textile conservator, Alice Zrebiec, and a fellowship in conservation. “Cover Story,” in space that had been storage, illustrates the depth of the museum’s collection. It includes elaborate embroidered Asian silks, woven carpets, a French paisley shawl and a contemporary tapestry by Polish artist Stefan Galowski. The eye leads the visitor to a bright, nearby Thread Studio, with items one can touch and a PreVIEW room where conservators can be observed as they work on large pieces. On Thursdays from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., the doors will be open for those who register in advance. On other days, one can watch through wide windows. Also in the North Building: “Irresistible: Multicolored Textiles from Asia”; “Common Threads: Portraits by August Sander and Seydou Keita” — a look at what people wore at a moment in time; “Western Duds: How Clothing Helped Create an Arche-
“Walking in Venus Blue Cave” by Ernesto Neto is an installation included in the “Material World” section of SPUN. Courtesy photo type,” Western Art Gallery, level 7; “Fashion Fusion: Native Textiles in Spanish Colonial Art”; “Flash of Red, Glint of Gold: Woven Riches of South America”; “Pattern Play: the Contemporary Designs of Jacqueline Groag” (a British contemporary designer). Cross the bridge to the Hamilton Building and continue the adventure: On level 2, “Red, White and Bold: Masterworks of Navajo Design, 1840 to 1870” is a stunning display in the steep, angled Martin McCormick Gallery, of rugs featuring the red yarn obtained by unraveling German fabric; “Material World” on level 4 features imaginative works by contemporary artists made with found materials, including yarns and fabrics. Example, a large wall piece made from deconstructed teddy bears and a painterly Lucas Samaras sewn piece made from textiles; on level 3, “Bruce Price: Works on Paper” is a collection of works by a local artist/ teacher, who includes textiles, especially gingham in his works.
The Colorado Freedom Memorial in Aurora is soon to be dedicated to Colorado and the nearly 6,000 Colorado Gold Star Families whose loved ones make up the memorial’s roll call. Beginning with the Gold Star Concert on May 25, and carrying through to the Home with Honor Dedication on May 26, the Colorado Freedom Memorial will proudly stand in honor of those who gave all in service to their country. The dedication weekend events that are open to the public include: The Gold Star Concert from 5 to 7 p.m. May 25, celebrating “Heroic Lives” with performances by the 101st Army Band, Face Vocal Band and Mollie Weaver on The Great Lawn at the Aurora Municipal Building, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway. Tickets are limited and available at www.militaryevents.us/rsvp using event code: CFM. On May 26 at 2 p.m., the dedication will begin with the arrival of the dedication processions at the memorial. The procession will include a horse-drawn caisson, full military honors, representatives from each branch of the military, VIPs and Colorado Gold Star Family representatives. The dedication ceremony will feature VIP guest speakers, representatives of Colorado’s legislative delegation, honor guard and color posting, a wreath-laying ceremony, bird release and performances by the 101th Army Band. The dedication ceremony is open to the public, and will be held at the Colorado Freedom Memorial/Springhill Community Park, 756 N. Telluride St., Aurora.
Going for ‘Big Break’ “We are inviting visitors to look at textiles in a new way,” said Nancy Blomberg, curator of native arts at the DAM. “There are many unexpected elements — a photograph, for example — that connect to this medium that will surprise and delight our guests. We want people to tap into their creativity as well and try their hand at weaving, quilting, sewing — anything and everything related to thread.” A drop-in Quilt Studio on level 1 and collaborative projects with artists and creative groups will be offered every weekend. Participants can design a block for the SPUN Community Quilt. Also, watch as a Pop-up Dye Garden grows through the summer on the plaza, illustrating plants from the back yard that provide bright dye colors. Admission to all the sections of SPUN is included in general admission. For information on admission, hours, programs, see denverartmuseum.org or call 720-9130130, or email info@denverartmuseum.org.
Former University of Colorado AllAmerican women’s golfer Emily Talley is participating on Golf Channel’s reality show “Big Break.” And, after the airing of just one show (May 13), Talley already has seen an elevated level of fame. “I posted that I was going to be on the show on Facebook and it was the most response I have ever had,” Talley said. “I don’t think I could say I’m getting married and get that much response. But it’s fun, you see how many people love the show, how many people are rooting for you.” Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.pennyparker.blacktie-colorado.com. She can be reached at parkerp1953@gmail.com or at 303-619-5209.
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Summer concerts fill air with music Plenty of shows set for south metro area By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com Early June means the start of outdoor summer concerts throughout the south area. Pack a picnic, gather up chairs or blankets and head out to the collection of pleasant south metro venues that have grown through the years. Some concerts are free, while others charge varying ticket prices — especially for big national acts. Listed are venues that have notified us. Note that you are not allowed by Colorado law to bring alcoholic beverages into any of these venues.
Hudson Gardens
Hudson Gardens and Event Center is at 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Unless noted, gates open at 5 p.m. and concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. (The Gardens close early on these Sunday concert dates.) Ticket prices vary and can be purchased through TicketHorse.com. Information: 303-795-8565 ext. 316, hudsongardens. org. • June 2 — The Orchestra, former members of the Electric Light Orchestra, play “symphonic rock.” • June 9 — Nazareth, founded in Scotland in 1968 and on their first tour here
in five years. British legends. • June 16 — Firefall, Boulder-based band gives a Rocky Mountain flavor to its wide range of styles. • June 23 — War, dating from the late 1960s, part of pop culture’s landscape. • June 30 — 38 Special, Southern rock for over three decades. • July 3 — Super Diamond, Alternative Neil Diamond Experience. Fireworks at dusk. • July 7 — Little River Band, one of Australia’s most significant bands. • July 14 — Bret Michaels, formerly of the glam-metal band Poison, singer, songwriter, TV star. • July 21 — Kenny Loggins, featuring Blue Sky Riders. • July 28 — Boz Scaggs, blues, R&B, rock, jazz, American roots. • Aug. 4 — Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo. She’s an early female rock legend and he is a musician, producer and songwriter who considers his wife, Benatar, his muse. • Aug. 11 — Foreigner, founded in 1976 by lead guitarist Mick Jones. • Aug. 18 — Styx, began in Chicago in the 1970s. • Aug. 25—Three Dog Night, recorded 21 consecutive Top 40 hits.
Englewood
Englewood Sounds of Summer is a free concert series held on Thursdays at Englewood CityCenter Amphitheater, at the base of the light-rail station, next to
Englewood Civic Center. In case of inclement weather, call 303-762-2598 for notice of postponement. • June 13 — Boomers, classic rock. • June 20 — Tumbling Dice, old and new country. • June 27 — Solar, alternative pop and rock. • July 11 — Willie and the Po Boys, rock, Motown, jazz, funk, blues. • July 18 — Bluzinators, jump blues, big-band swing, traditional blues. • July 25 — Better Than Biscuits, original, fun, contemporary folk. • Aug. 1 — Colorado Swing, big band and swing. • Aug. 8 — Off the Record, variety dance band.
Highlands Ranch
Highlands Ranch Community Association free concert series is on Thursdays at Highland Heritage Regional Park on South Quebec Street. Concerts run from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The title for the series is The New Classics. hrcaonline/ programs and activities. • June 6 — Margarita Brothers. • June 13 — Steve Thomas Band. • June 20 — The New Classics. • June 27 — Chris Daniels and the Kings. • July 11 — Tunisia. • July 18 — 6MDB. • July 25 — Forever in Blue Jeans.
Lone Tree
Lone Tree Arts Center Tunes on the Terrace. Ticket
prices vary and are quoted for chair (reserved — LTAS chairs only) and lawn seating (bring blankets). All concerts are at 8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m. on Fridays or Saturdays. Ticket prices vary. See: LoneTreeArtsCenter.org. Address: 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. • June 22 — Barron’s Little Band, jazz from Frank Sinatra to Michael Buble, with vocals by Barron Steffen, backed by a seven piece “Little Band.” • June 29 — Tropical Coyotes, island music for all ages. • July 12 — Colorado Symphony’s Tribute to the Boston Pops. • July 27 — Sons and Brothers, Western swing, bluegrass and rockabilly. • Aug. 2 — Allan Harris Band, New York-based romantic jazz vocalist. • Aug. 16 — Soul X, Colorado party band, top pop and rock hits.
Parker
PACE Center Amphitheater concerts have varying ticket prices. The PACE Center is at 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. See PACEcenteronline.org for tickets. Time: 6 to 8 p.m. • June 27 — Rae Miller, blues, funk and rock and roll. • July 25 — Chris Daniels and the Kings, soul and horn-infused rock. • Aug. 22 — Phat Daddy, back by popular demand. O’Brien Park in Parker offers free Sunday afternoon concerts from 1 to 3
Pat Benatar and Neil Geraldo, her producer, songwriter, arranger and husband, will perform at Hudson Gardens on Aug. 4. Courtesy photo p.m. • Aug 4 — Big Candy, acoustic guitar trio. • Aug. 11 — Country Music Project, rockin’ country music. • Aug. 18—King Stan Band, rhythm and blues. *Aug. 25 — Fourever Fab, Beatles tribute band.
Littleton
Littleton Museum Summer Concert Series. Free concerts are held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday evenings on the Littleton Museum’s lawn, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. Bring picnics, chairs, blankets. For information: 303-795-3950. Arrive early for nearby parking. Rain dates are Thursdays July 18 and 25. Call the museum for bands that may have been rescheduled. • June 5 — Dakota Blonde. • June 12 — Jon Chandler & Friends (Ernie Martinez
and Dana Vernon). • June 19 — Jazz vocalist Camilla with the Peneplain Jazz Trio. • June 26 — Blue Canyon Boys. • July 3 — Willson and McKee. • July 10 — Six Foot Joe and the Red Hot Rhinos. • July 14 — Mile High Banjo Society. • July 24 — Denver Concert Band. • July 31 — After Midnight Jazz Band. • Aug. 11 (Saturday) — Western Welcome Week at the Museum from 1 to 5 p.m. Urban Island Steel Band plays from 3 to 4 p.m. In addition to these south metro venues, there will be concerts at Denver Botanic Gardens, the Arvada Center, Four Mile Historic Park (Swallow Hill), and Lakewood’s BonfilsStanton Amphitheatre. All require tickets.
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For those in town over the holiday Several events scheduled for downtown Denver
IF YOU GO For more information go to denver.org and pick up detailed information on which artists are participating in the two shows and where your favorite band will be playing—as well as numerous other suggestions of ways to play close to home.
By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe@ourcoloradonews. com Free, nearby family activities hold a good bit of appeal for those of us who have experienced snow and freezing temperatures during attempts to camp on Memorial Day Weekend. In addition to south area memorial services, a quick trip into Denver offers free ongoing music and arts — plus a parade during the weekend that stretches from May 24 to 27. Load on the sunscreen, wear comfortable shoes, catch the light rail and enjoy a day downtown. At Civic Center, there will be a gathering at 11:30 a.m., a parade and a tribute at the Veterans Monument on May 25. The Downtown Denver Arts Festival moves back to its original location at the Denver Performing Arts Complex as it celebrates its 15th year. Artists, including several from the south area, such as ceramic artist Peggy Crago and
Castle Rock
Day of Rock 2012 will be repeated with 25 bands on May 25 in downtown Denver. Courtesy photo photographer Andy Marquez, will be located in the Sculpture Park and in the Galleria. The nonprofit partner for 2013 is Project C.U.R.E, which is head-
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ways they can participate and volunteer in these wide-ranging projects. Arts Festival hours: 4 to 8 p.m. May 24; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 25;
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 26. Art Stir, a new event, will occupy the Pavilions (Glenarm Place between 15th and 17th streets) with a display of art by Colorado Creatives: painting, sculpture, photography, illustration, textiles, furnishings, mixed media. Hours: 4 to 8 p.m. May 24; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 25; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 26-27. Five stages will hold local and national rock bands on Denver’s Day of Rock in the afternoon and evening of May 25. Stages are Arapahoe Street Skyline Park 1 and 2; Curtis Street Stage; Champa Street Stage and Welton Street Stage. Among the bands performing on the Champa Street Stage is the Mary Louise Lee Band at 4:55 to 5:55 p.m. Lee is also recognized as the wife of Denver’s Mayor Michael Hancock.
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y Parker artist shows her work at CORE
“Platteville,” a mixed-media acrylic and collage painting by Parker artist Theresa Luego, will be included in a collection of her artwork exhibited at CORE New Art Space, 900 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, from May 30 to June 16. There will be an artist’s reception from 6 to 9 p.m. May 31 and on First Friday, June 7. Luego, a member of Parker’s Arts Guild, is also a member of CORE Gallery. She has exhibited in Korea, California and Texas. Hours: Thursdays noon to 6 p.m.; Fridays noon to 9 p.m.; Saturdays noon to 6 l oc-p.m.; Sundays 1 to 4 p.m. 303-297-8428. Place eets) Ceramic art rado Ceramic pieces by ThunderRidge art ture, teacher Cathy Ormiston and elementary tiles, teacher Tracie Archibold are exhibited upours: stairs at the Highlands Ranch Library (by to 8 the stairs, behind the librarian and in the May study areas). The library is at 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd. Exhibit is in place only until June and 1. nver’s and areCalls for artists rk 1 • Stars for Douglas County, a nonprofit ham-initiative to raise funds for county art stutreetdents, seeks artists to design and paint seven large metal stars and five smaller stars to mingbe exhibited in Castle Rock and auctioned s theat the organization’s 2013 Gala. Deadline is 55 toJune 1 to apply. See stars4castlerock.com. nizedQuestions: Email starsfordouglascounty@
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gmail.com. • Annual Kaleidoscope Juried Exhibition. Exhibition dates July 8-31. Submissions due 9 to 11 a.m. on July 6 at Colorado Gallery of the Arts, in the Arapahoe Community College Annex, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Jurying same day, 1 to 3 p.m. All media accepted. Submit actual work. $10 per entry, exact cash please. Questions: Trish Sangelo. Trish.Sangelo@arapahoe.edu.
Jazz on the Green
The Highlands Ranch Concert Band’s own big band group, Swing Shift, will perform a free concert, “Jazz on the Green: Swingin’ Into Summer” at 6:30 p.m. June 1 at Civic Green Park, 9370 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. hrconcertband.org.
Romero art
Littleton artist Ann Romero has paintings in the DeColores Art Show at Regis University’s Dayton Library through
Curtis Arts and Humanities Center, 2349 E. Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, has an exhibit featuring winners from the past five years of the All Colorado Art Show through June 7. Included artists: Kathryn Cole, Joellyn Duesberry, Robert Gratiot, Sharon Holsapple and Irene Delka McCray. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. 303-797-1779.
Community art
The annual Community Education Art Show at Arapahoe Community College will be held from May 30 to June 27 in Colorado Gallery of the Arts in the Annex Building. The juror is Rachel Basye, Executive Director of Denver Art Students League. An artists reception will be 5 to 7 p.m. May 30. Admission is free. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.
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“Platteville,” a mixed-media acrylic and collage painting by Theresa Lugo of Parker, is in a collection of her works exhibited at CORE New Art Space. Courtesy photo
Denver Comic Con
The Great Western Art Gallery, 1455 Curtis St., Denver, will hold a summer sale of works by gallery artists May 24-26. Also available: a selection of prints from the Colonial Gallery in Oklahoma City. Extended hours: Friday, 3 to 8 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 303-3962787.
The three-day Denver Comic Con fan convention will be May 31 to June 2 at the Colorado Convention Center. It features TV personalities, movies, toys, gaming, scifi/fantasy and comic books — and raises money to teach kids to read through comic books. Stan Lee is guest of honor. Tickets: denvercomiccon.com.
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Denver Botanic Gardens 2013 Summer Concert Series Announced Denver Botanic Gardens and Swallow Hill Music, the Gardens’ concert producing partner, have announce the 2013 Summer Concert Series lineup. Situated inside one of the nation’s top botanic gardens, the 2013 Summer Concert Series at Denver Botanic Gardens’ UMB Bank Amphitheater, named one of the “5 Best Outdoor Venues in Colorado” in 2012 by Westword, will offer an unrivaled ambience of thousands of blooming plants and the crystal clear music of some of the world’s most sought-after artists. Two concerts will also take place at Chatfield Green at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield. The concert schedule is: Monday, June 17 - Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell; Tuesday, June 18 & Wednesday, June 19 - Tony Bennett with Antonia Bennett; Sunday, July 14 - Arlo Guthrie with The Trishas; Thursday, July 18 - Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers; Wednesday, July 24 - Elephant Revival and Carolina Chocolate Drops; Sunday, Aug. 4 - The Indigo Girls with Von Grey;
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Tuesday, Aug. 6 Bruce Cockburn and Suzanne Vega; Monday, Aug. 12 - Josh Ritter & the Royal City Band; Wednesday, Aug. 28 - Michael McDonald with the Hazel Miller Band; Friday, Aug. 30 - Chris Isaak; The Denver Botanic Gardens Concert Series will again fill the gardens Tuesday, Sept. 3 with music this year. photo by Scott Dressel-Martin Melissa Etheridge All shows start per show allowed. Membership to the at 7 p.m.; gates open at 6 p.m. unless Gardens does not guarantee availotherwise noted. Ticket prices range ability of tickets. Ticket sale dates are from $45-$105. based upon Denver Botanic Gardens Concerts scheduled for Chatfield Membership Levels. For more inforGreen at Denver Botanic Gardens mation visit the Gardens’ web site at at Chatfield are: Saturday, July 13 www.botanicgardens.org. - David Byrne & St. Vincent; and Tickets can be purchased the folSaturday, July 20 - Steve Martin and The Steep Canyon Rangers featuring lowing ways: Online at concerts. botanicgardens.org (recommended Edie Brickell. These shows start at 7 method), phone – 1-877-435p.m. with gates opening at 5 p.m. Ticket sales for Denver Botanic Gar- 9849 (convenience fees apply), or dens members began on April 22 with walk-in to the box office at Swallow Hill Music, 71 East Yale Ave., Denver. a six tickets per membership limit,
Free Document-Shredding Event June 1st in Highlands Ranch By Jerry Brown, JerryBrownPR Do you have a big stack of personal or business documents that need to be shredded but don’t want to spend hours doing it yourself? You can bring up to two full file boxes of them to a free community shredding event between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2013, in the parking lot of 1745 Shea Center Drive, at the corner of Lucent Blvd. and Plaza Drive in Highlands Ranch. The event is being sponsored by 21 companies who are all members of the South Metro Denver Chamber’s LEADapalooza leads group and will benefit Boy Scout Troop 628. “We’ve done these in the past and they’ve been very popular,” said Cheryl Braunschweiger, mortgage professional with ALMC Mortgage and one of the event’s organizers. “It’s a safe, hassle-free, environmentally friendly way to get rid of those confidential personal and business documents that have been taking up space in your home or office. People love it.” Shred-It, a company that special-
izes in on-site document shredding, will provide a truck and security professionals who will do the shredding. The free shredding event is being sponsored by: 303 Denver Chiropractic, 5280 Drug Testing, ALMC Mortgage, Arrow B Architecture, Centennial Leasing & Sales, C Squared Computer Services, Dream Catcher Affinity Group, eTravel Unlimited, Experience Pros Radio Show, JerryBrownPR, Law offices of E.C. Lewis, Liberty Tax Services, Major Mom, Nexus Financial Services, Pearle
Vision SouthGlenn, PROformance Apparel, RE/MAX Professionals, RMK Cartridge, SG Associates, Shred It and Trinity Title. LEADapalooza is one of seven LEADs groups at the South Metro Denver Chamber and one of the oldest and most active. This tight-knit group meets weekly to share business leads and listen to a presentation by one of their members. For more information on the Chamber LEADs groups call 303-795-0142.
For a complete calendar of South Metro Denver Chamber events and for more information, visit our web site at www.bestchamber.com or call 303-795-0142. Thursday, May 23rd Littleton Business Coalition Happy Hour Old Chicago, 7961 S. Broadway, Littleton Monday, May 27th Chamber Offices will be closed for Memorial Day Tuesday, May 28th Business Bible Study The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Speed Raceway is Back! Eat, Drink & Be Speedy! 8532 Concord Center Drive, Englewood Wednesday, May 29th Funding in Focus Education Forum University of Colorado School of Business, 1475 Lawrence St., Denver Creating Business Opportunities Here & Abroad The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Thursday, May 30th Celebrate our New, Neighboring Golf Investor! Southglenn Country Club, 1489 E. Easter Ave., Centennial Friday, May 31st President’s Leadership Forum The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Chamber Unplugged hosted by Human Resources Plus The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial
Littleton’s Old Chicago restaurant has undergone a dramatic renovation and to celebrate, General Manager Jessica Spillman invited a crowd of fellow Chamber Dr. Jeffrey Schmidt joined with family, friends, clients and fellow Chamber Investors as the Investors to share in cutting a “pizza-dough ribbon.” traditional ribbon was cut in celebration of Schmidt Facial Plastic Surgery’s new space in DTC. The participants were treated to beverages and food The surgeon and his staff have a deep commitment to community through foundations helping samples featuring the restaurant’s new menu and beer wounded service members and abuse victims. www.schmidtplasticsurgery.com choices. www.oldchicago.com/locations/littleton
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Arapahoe High School fans shake hands with Warrior players after the team won the state Class 5A boys lacrosse title. Arapahoe repeated as champs on May 18 by besting Cherry Creek, 10-7. Photos by Tom Munds
Arapahoe defends lacrosse title Win over Cherry Creek gives Warriors second boys 5A championship By Tom Munds
tmunds@ourcoloradonews.com Warrior helmets came off as gloves and sticks sailed into the sky when the final horn sounded ending the Class 5A state boys lacrosse championship game that saw Arapahoe defeat Cherry Creek, 10-7. “This is the greatest feeling in the world, even better than the feeling when we won our first state title last year,” Warrior senior Michael Babb said after the game. “We gave it our all and it is a great way to end my high school career.” The game was a hard-fought battle from the opening faceoff. Arapahoe’s Tyler Widlund put the Warriors on the board with a goal about half way through the first quarter. Cherry Creek then countered with a pair of firstquarter goals to take the lead and the Bruins outscored Arapahoe 3-1 in the second quarter for a 5-2 halftime lead. Cherry Creek built their scoring advantage with aggressive play that kept the ball in the Arapahoe end of the field much of the first half. The Bruins patiently worked the ball around until there was an opening and then pressed the attack, totaling about a dozen shots on goal. The tempo changed dramatically in the second half as Arapahoe scored three goals in the first six minutes to tie the score. Cherry Creek scored to regain the lead at
‘This is the greatest feeling in the world, even better than the feeling when we won our first state title last year.’ Michael Babb, senior 6-5 with just over five minutes left in the third quarter. But Arapahoe came storming back and scored four goals in the final four minutes of the quarter to take a 9-6 lead. Each team scored a fourth-quarter goal in the fourth quarter so the final score was 10-7. “We played a little soft in the first half and weren’t playing as a team,” Arapahoe coach Guy Cerasoli said after the game. “I told the kids we needed to work together instead of standing around watching while one guy attacks the net against six defenders.” Cerasoli said he knew it would be a tough game because he knew Cherry Creek was a quality, wellcoached team. “Being behind at halftime helped get everyone fired up, too,” the coach said. “We have been a second-half team all season. Over and over, we’d dig ourselves a hole early but battle back to win just like we did today.” He said the defense has been
Cherry Creek’s Trip Dehaven, left, puts a shot on goal in the May 18 5A state boys lacrosse championship game against Arapahoe. The Bruins led at halftime but the Warriors won the title, 10-7. a team strength all season. The coach said, in the second half, the defenders moved out further from the goal put pressure on the Bruin with the ball, shut down passing lanes and were able to force turnovers. Warrior senior Babb said the team knew at halftime they were about to start the final two quarters of lacrosse in the season so
it was time to step it up and push the tempo of the game in order to win the game. “We gave it our all in that second half,” he said. “On attack, they pushed the tempo with repeated attacks and that seem to put them back on their heels while our defenders basically closed down their offense.”
Babb was the leading scorer for Arapahoe with three goals and three assists while teammates Kiley O’Connor and Zach Runberg had two goals each. Defensively, Warrior goalie Ryan Smith made six saves. Cherry Creek spread the scoring around and junior Ryan Arthur was the team scoring leader with two goals and two assists.
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Cherry Creek’s Emily Romo (center) pushes to catch the leader in the May 16 200-meter dash preliminaries. Romo scored points in two events to help the Bruin girls win the state title.
Bruins, Warriors girls are one-two Depth a key element for both teams at state Class 5A track meet By Tom Munds
tmunds@ourcoloradonews.com Cherry Creek and Arapahoe finished one-two respectively at the State Class 5A girls track meet held May 16-18 at Jefferson County Stadium. The Bruins took top honors with 86 points and Arapahoe earned runner-up honors with 64 points.
At state, team points are awarded for the top nine finishers in each event. The event champion earns 10 team points and the ninth-place finisher earns one team point. The depth of talent proved to be important for both teams as they won a few championships had athletes place and earn team points in numerous events. “There are so many top athletes here that every point counts,” John Woods, former Mullen track coach, said. “It has been my experience it is the team that has athletes place in a lot of events that wins the team title rather than a team that wins one or two championships but doesn’t place in
Arapahoe’s Devan Foster leads the field as she and her teammates win the state championship in the 4 X 800 relay May 16 at the Class 5A state track meet. The Warriors led the race and held off challengers to win the title. Photos by Tom Munds other events.” The Bruins had a pair of two event champions as Jordyn Colter won the 800-meter run sand the 1,600-meter run while teammate Megan McCabe won the pole vault and the long jump. Freshman Ashley Miller helped the Cherry Creek cause with a second-place finish in the 100-meter hurdles. She said, when she started doing track in middle school, she thought it was cool to jump over things so she started run-
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ning the hurdles. She said she has worked hard to improve the techniques needed to be competitive in the hurdles. Arapahoe also scored points in a variety of events. Two big wins came in 1,600-meter relay and the 32,00 relay. The 3,200 relay was run May 16 — the opening day of the state meet — and the team of Devan Foster, Jordan Seitz, Lauren Lipski and Zoe Gibbs won the event. “We felt good coming into the
state meet because our times had been among the best all season,” Foster said after the race. “The competition was tough but we did it. It was totally a team effort and it was the greatest feeling in the world as I crossed the finish line first for us.” The Warriors gained additional points as Foster finished second in the 800, Tarya Phipps was third in the 400 and Hailey DeVries finished third in the 300-meter hurdles.
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Public Trustees Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0317-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 19, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): SCOTT W. MERICLE AND DANNI S MERICLE Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER AME FINANCIAL CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Date of Deed of Trust: June 08, 2009 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: July 06, 2009 Recording Information (Reception Number): B9072351 Original Principal Amount: $210,358.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $199,067.49 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 29, BLOCK 22, NOB HILL-SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 6814 S. CHERRY ST., LITTLETON, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/19/2013, 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: 4/25/2013 Last Publication: 5/23/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 02/19/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly L. Decker #32647 Toni M.N. Dale #30580 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 302, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 223-7883 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. Attorney File # 13-049-23848 ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 0317-2013 First Publication: 4/25/2013 Last Publication: 5/23/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - DEFERRED - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-803(6) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0313-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 15, 2013, 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): Katrina N Steadle Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Affiliated Financial Group, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Federal National Mortgage Association Date of Deed of Trust: January 22, 2007 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: January 30, 2007 Recording Information (Reception Number): B7012869 Original Principal Amount: $245,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $263,780.33 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 3, BLOCK 4, WILLOW CREEK WEST FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7858 East Long Place, Centennial, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. The original Sale Date was scheduled for June 12, 2013 but was deferred pursuant to Colorado Re-
Recording Information (Reception Number): B7012869 Original Principal Amount: $245,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $263,780.33 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 3, BLOCK 4, WILLOW CREEK WEST FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7858 East Long Place, Centennial, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. The original Sale Date was scheduled for June 12, 2013 but was deferred pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes 38-38-801 et seq. The deferment period has been terminated or ended and the Sale may now proceed according to law. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 07/03/2013 (formerly scheduled for June 12, 2013 and continued for deferment) , 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 of Notice of Deferred Sale: 5/16/2013 Last Publication of Notice of Deferred Sale: 6/13/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 4/25/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 Attorney File # 3030.00554 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012
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Legal Notice NO.: 0313-2013 First Publication: 5/16/2013 Last Publication: 6/13/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0320-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 19, 2013, 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): Valerie L. Elliott Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Securitynational Mortgage Company, a Utah Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Bank of America, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: April 26, 2004 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: May 10, 2004 Recording Information (Reception Number): B4085801 Original Principal Amount: $125,779.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $114,083.66 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. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 7440 South Blackhawk St. #4-106, Englewood, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/19/2013, 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: 4/25/2013 Last Publication: 5/23/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 02/19/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Barbara A. Bader #10394 Katharine E. Fisher #39230 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Camille Y. Harlan #43789 Reagan Larkin #42309 Deanne R. Stodden #33214 Jennifer C. Rogers #34682 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Joanna D. Studeny #41740 Cynthia Lowery #34145 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Britney Beall-Eder #34935
fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the pur26-Color chaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 4/25/2013 Last Publication: 5/23/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 02/19/2013 Public Notice Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of ColorCOMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION ado CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee NO. 0362-2013 The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is attorney(s) representing the legal holder of given with regard to the following dethe indebtedness is: scribed Deed of Trust: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 On February 28, 2013, the undersigned Barbara A. Bader #10394 Public Trustee caused the Notice of ElecKatharine E. Fisher #39230 tion and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 the County of Arapahoe records. Camille Y. Harlan #43789 Original Grantor(s): Chantelle Matthews Reagan Larkin #42309 and Greg Matthews Deanne R. Stodden #33214 Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage ElecJennifer C. Rogers #34682 tronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nomChristopher T. Groen #39976 inee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker MortJoanna D. Studeny #41740 gage Corp. Cynthia Lowery #34145 Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Bank Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 of America, N.A. Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Date of Deed of Trust: September 29, Deanna L. Westfall #23449 2008 Alison L. Berry #34531 County of Recording: Arapahoe J.P. Goeschel #37988 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: October The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th 27, 2008 Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Recording Information (Reception NumThe Attorney above is acting as a debt ber): B8120002 collector and is attempting to collect a Original Principal Amount: $148,046.00 debt. Any information provided may be Outstanding Principal Balance: used for that purpose. $145,601.20 Attorney File # 13-00320 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you ©Public Trustees' Association are hereby notified that the covenants of of Colorado Revised 9/2012 the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and in0320-2013 EXHIBIT A terest when due together with all other CONDOMINIUM UNIT R-4-106, WINDpayments provided for in the evidence of MILL CREEK AMENDMENT NO. 1, ACdebt secured by the deed of trust and othCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP er violations thereof. RECORDED ON JULY 15, 2002, AT RETHE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE CEPTION NO. B2128075, AND AS A FIRST LIEN. DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE WINDMILL CREEK RECORDED JANUThe property to be foreclosed is: ARY 3, 2002, AT RECEPTION NO. Also known by street and number as: B2001524, IN THE OFFICE OF THE 7690 South Steele Street, Centennial, CO CLERK AND RECORDER, COUNTY OF 80122. ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS AND IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURSUPPLEMENTS THERETO, COUNTY RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLOROF THE DEED OF TRUST. ADO. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt Legal Notice NO.: 0320-2013 secured by the Deed of Trust, described First Publication: 4/25/2013 herein, has filed Notice of Election and Last Publication: 5/23/2013 Demand for sale as provided by law and Name of Publication: Littleton Independent in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given Public Notice that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/26/2013, at the East COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION Hearing Room, County Administration CRS §38-38-103 Building, 5334 South Prince Street, FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0325-2013 Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real propTo Whom It May Concern: This Notice is erty and all interest of the said Grantor(s), given with regard to the following deGrantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for scribed Deed of Trust: the purpose of paying the indebtedness On February 20, 2013, the undersigned provided in said Evidence of Debt sePublic Trustee caused the Notice of Eleccured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' tion and Demand relating to the Deed of fees, the expenses of sale and other items Trust described below to be recorded in allowed by law, and will issue to the purthe County of Arapahoe records. chaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as Original Grantor(s): TKO LLC, a Colorado provided by law. limited liability company First Publication: 5/2/2013 Original Beneficiary(ies): WELLS FARGO Last Publication: 5/30/2013 BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASTO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO SOCIATION FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE Date of Deed of Trust: September 25, BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO 2009 CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; County of Recording: Arapahoe DATE: 02/28/2013 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for September 28, 2009 the County of Arapahoe, State of ColorRecording Information (Reception ado Number): B9106661 By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee Original Principal Amount: $805,000.00 The name, address, business telephone Outstanding Principal Balance: number and bar registration number of the $697,666.80 attorney(s) representing the legal holder of Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you the indebtedness is: are hereby notified that the covenants of Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 the deed of trust have been violated as Barbara A. Bader #10394 follows: failure to pay principal and inKatharine E. Fisher #39230 terest when due together with all other Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 payments provided for in the evidence of Camille Y. Harlan #43789 debt secured by the deed of trust and othReagan Larkin #42309 er violations thereof. Deanne R. Stodden #33214 THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE Jennifer C. Rogers #34682 A FIRST LIEN. Christopher T. Groen #39976 LOT 7, BLOCK 12, BOW-MAR SOUTH, Joanna D. Studeny #41740 SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ARCynthia Lowery #34145 APAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 The property to be foreclosed is: Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Also known by street and number as: Deanna L. Westfall #23449 4917 Tule Lake Drive, Littleton, CO Alison L. Berry #34531 80123. J.P. Goeschel #37988 THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURStreet #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN 865-1400 OF THE DEED OF TRUST. The Attorney above is acting as a debt NOTICE OF SALE collector and is attempting to collect a The current holder of the Evidence of Debt debt. Any information provided may be secured by the Deed of Trust, described used for that purpose. herein, has filed Notice of Election and Attorney File # 10-20566R Demand for sale as provided by law and ©Public Trustees' Association in said Deed of Trust. of Colorado Revised 9/2012 THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. 0362-2013 EXHIBIT A on Wednesday, 06/19/2013, at the East CONDOMINIUM UNIT 92, BUILDING 17, Hearing Room, County Administration MONTEREY CONDOMINIUMS PHASE 2, Building, 5334 South Prince Street, ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND best bidder for cash, the said real propRESTRICTIONS RECORDED JULY 26, erty and all interest of the said Grantor(s), 1983 IN BOOK 3924 AT PAGE 1, Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for AMENDED SEPTEMBER 19, 1963 IN the purpose of paying the indebtedness BOOK 3971 AT PAGE 592 AND ACprovided in said Evidence of Debt seCORDING TO THE MAP OF DISCOVcured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' ERY AT MONTEREY PHASE 2 RECORfees, the expenses of sale and other items DED AUGUST 18, 1983 IN PLAT BOOK allowed by law, and will issue to the pur67 AT PAGE 1 THROUGH 6, ALL IN THE chaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as RECORDS OF THE ARAPAHOE provided by law. C O U N T Y C L E R K A N D First Publication: 4/25/2013 RECORDER,COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, Last Publication: 5/23/2013 STATE OF COLORADO. Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED Legal Notice NO.: 0362-2013 TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO First Publication: 5/2/2013 FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE Last Publication: 5/30/2013 BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO Name of Publication: Littleton Independent CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 02/20/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for Public Notice the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE The name, address, business telephone NO. 0363-2013 number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is the indebtedness is: given with regard to the following deDouglas W Brown #10429 scribed Deed of Trust: Brown, Berardini & Dunning PC 2000 S. On February 28, 2013, the undersigned Colorado Blvd., Tower Two, Suite 700, Public Trustee caused the Notice of ElecDenver, CO 80222 (303) 329-3363 tion and Demand relating to the Deed of The Attorney above is acting as a debt Trust described below to be recorded in collector and is attempting to collect a the County of Arapahoe records. debt. Any information provided may be Original Grantor(s): Anthony W Knowles, used for that purpose. and Leslie Anderson Knowles Attorney File # 3112-080 D Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Elec©Public Trustees' Association tronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nomof Colorado Revised 9/2012 inee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE Legal Notice NO.: 0325-2013 BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA First Publication: 4/25/2013 THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTLast Publication: 5/23/2013 EE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS Name of Publication: Littleton Independent OF CWMBS, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2002-37, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES Public Notice 2002-37 Date of Deed of Trust: December 18, COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION 2002 CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE County of Recording: Arapahoe NO. 0362-2013 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: December 24, 2002 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is Recording Information (Reception Numgiven with regard to the following deber): B2247724 scribed Deed of Trust: Original Principal Amount: $363,200.00 On February 28, 2013, the undersigned Outstanding Principal Balance: Public Trustee caused the Notice of Elec$404,144.52 tion and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you the County of Arapahoe records. are hereby notified that the covenants of Original Grantor(s): Chantelle Matthews the deed of trust have been violated as and Greg Matthews follows: failure to pay principal and inOriginal Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electerest when due together with all other tronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nompayments provided for in the evidence of inee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortdebt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. gage Corp. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Bank A FIRST LIEN. of America, N.A.
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the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): Anthony W Knowles, and Leslie Anderson Knowles Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWMBS, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2002-37, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2002-37 Date of Deed of Trust: December 18, 2002 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: December 24, 2002 Recording Information (Reception Number): B2247724 Original Principal Amount: $363,200.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $404,144.52 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 5, BLOCK 1, ABERDEEN VILLAGE, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 520 W Aberdeen Ave, Littleton, CO 80120. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/26/2013, 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: 5/2/2013 Last Publication: 5/30/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 02/28/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Barbara A. Bader #10394 Katharine E. Fisher #39230 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Camille Y. Harlan #43789 Reagan Larkin #42309 Deanne R. Stodden #33214 Jennifer C. Rogers #34682 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Joanna D. Studeny #41740 Cynthia Lowery #34145 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Alison L. Berry #34531 J.P. Goeschel #37988 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 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. Attorney File # 10-06048R ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012
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Legal Notice NO.: 0363-2013 First Publication: 5/2/2013 Last Publication: 5/30/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0391-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 6, 2013, 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): Nicole M. Nau Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Clarion Mortgage Capital, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Nationstar Mortgage LLC Date of Deed of Trust: July 25, 2005 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: August 05, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number): B5115919 Original Principal Amount: $168,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $166,653.75 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 113, THE KNOLLS WEST FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 7358 S. Knolls Way, Centennial, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 07/03/2013, 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: 5/9/2013 Last Publication: 6/6/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 03/06/2013 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
secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 07/03/2013, 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: 5/9/2013 Last Publication: 6/6/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 03/06/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Barbara A. Bader #10394 Katharine E. Fisher #39230 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Camille Y. Harlan #43789 Reagan Larkin #42309 Deanne R. Stodden #33214 Jennifer C. Rogers #34682 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Joanna D. Studeny #41740 Cynthia Lowery #34145 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Alison L. Berry #34531 J.P. Goeschel #37988 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 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. Attorney File # 13-01135 ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012
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Legal Notice NO.: 0391-2013 First Publication: 5/9/2013 Last Publication: 6/6/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0423-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 11, 2013, 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): Renee K. Hart Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Cherry Creek Mortgage Co., Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust: September 22, 2009 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: September 30, 2009 Recording Information (Reception Number): B9107788 Original Principal Amount: $192,215.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $183,578.71 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 9, BLOCK 3, SPRING CREEK AT FOXRIDGE - FOURTH AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 7518 South Monaco Way, Centennial, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 07/10/2013, 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: 5/16/2013 Last Publication: 6/13/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 03/11/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Barbara A. Bader #10394 Katharine E. Fisher #39230 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Camille Y. Harlan #43789 Reagan Larkin #42309 Deanne R. Stodden #33214 Jennifer C. Rogers #34682 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Joanna D. Studeny #41740 Cynthia Lowery #34145 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Alison L. Berry #34531 J.P. Goeschel #37988 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 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. Attorney File # 13-01446 ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 0423-2013 First Publication: 5/16/2013 Last Publication: 6/13/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0424-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
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COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0424-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 11, 2013, 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 L. Lambert and Pamela P. Lambert Original Beneficiary(ies): Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust: July 29, 2005 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: August 02, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number): B5113777 Original Principal Amount: $272,195.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $241,663.99 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 1, BLOCK 13, THE HIGHLANDS FIRST FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 8189 South Marion 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, 07/10/2013, 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: 5/16/2013 Last Publication: 6/13/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 03/11/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Barbara A. Bader #10394 Katharine E. Fisher #39230 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Camille Y. Harlan #43789 Reagan Larkin #42309 Deanne R. Stodden #33214 Jennifer C. Rogers #34682 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Joanna D. Studeny #41740 Cynthia Lowery #34145 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Alison L. Berry #34531 J.P. Goeschel #37988 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 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. Attorney File # 12-11272 ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 0424-2013 First Publication: 5/16/2013 Last Publication: 6/13/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0428-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 12, 2013, 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): William M. Pridy and Sharon L. Pridy Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp.: Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: November 30, 2007 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: December 07, 2007 Recording Information (Reception Number): B7153819 Original Principal Amount: $255,375.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $240,152.65 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 93, BLOCK 4, SOUTHCREEK SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 8236 South Norfolk Way, Englewood, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 07/10/2013, 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
2007 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: December 07, 2007 Recording Information (Reception Number): B7153819 Original Principal Amount: $255,375.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $240,152.65 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 93, BLOCK 4, SOUTHCREEK SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 8236 South Norfolk Way, Englewood, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 07/10/2013, 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: 5/16/2013 Last Publication: 6/13/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 03/12/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 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. Attorney File # 1269.21741 ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012
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Legal Notice NO.: 0428-2013 First Publication: 5/16/2013 Last Publication: 6/13/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0461-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 15, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): JAIME BECERRA AND GUADALUPE BECERRA AND ALFREDO MONTANEZ-TORRES Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER GREENPOIN T MORTGAGE FUNDING, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERSOF CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC., MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-7 Date of Deed of Trust: July 19, 2005 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: July 28, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number): B5111824 Original Principal Amount: $186,400.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $186,374.26 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 26, BLOCK 9, BROADM OOR SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 5745 SOUTH ELATI STREET, LITTLETON, CO 80120. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 07/10/2013, 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: 5/16/2013 Last Publication: 6/13/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 03/15/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly L. Decker #32647 Toni M.N. Dale #30580 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 302, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 223-7883 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. Attorney File # 13-910-23950 ©Public Trustees' Association
By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee OF THE DEED OF TRUST. The name, address, business telephone NOTICE OF SALE 27-Color number and bar registration number of the The current holder of the Evidence of Debt attorney(s) representing the legal holder of secured by the Deed of Trust, described the indebtedness is: herein, has filed Notice of Election and Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Demand for sale as provided by law and Barbara A. Bader #10394 in said Deed of Trust. Katharine E. Fisher #39230 THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. Camille Y. Harlan #43789 on Wednesday, 07/10/2013, at the East Reagan Larkin #42309 Hearing Room, County Administration Deanne R. Stodden #33214 Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Jennifer C. Rogers #34682 Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and Christopher T. Groen #39976 best bidder for cash, the said real propJoanna D. Studeny #41740 erty and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Cynthia Lowery #34145 Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 the purpose of paying the indebtedness Britney Beall-Eder #34935 provided in said Evidence of Debt seDeanna L. Westfall #23449 cured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' Alison L. Berry #34531 fees, the expenses of sale and other items J.P. Goeschel #37988 allowed by law, and will issue to the purThe Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th chaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) provided by law. 865-1400 First Publication: 5/16/2013 The Attorney above is acting as a debt Last Publication: 6/13/2013 collector and is attempting to collect a Name of Publication: Littleton Independent debt. Any information provided may be ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED used for that purpose. TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO Attorney File # 13-01011 FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE ©Public Trustees' Association BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO of Colorado Revised 9/2012 CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 03/15/2013 Legal Notice NO.: 0468-2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for First Publication: 5/23/2013 the County of Arapahoe, State of ColorLast Publication: 6/20/2013 ado Name of Publication: Littleton Independent By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone Public Notice number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION the indebtedness is: CRS §38-38-103 Holly L. Decker #32647 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0471-2013 Toni M.N. Dale #30580 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is Union Blvd., Suite 302, Lakewood, CO given with regard to the following de80228 (303) 223-7883 scribed Deed of Trust: The Attorney above is acting as a debt On March 19, 2013, the undersigned Pubcollector and is attempting to collect a lic Trustee caused the Notice of Election debt. Any information provided may be and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust used for that purpose. described below to be recorded in the Attorney File # 13-910-23950 County of Arapahoe records. ©Public Trustees' Association Original Grantor(s): Gail Susan Linnea of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Peterson and Maxwell Scott Peterson Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage ElecLegal Notice NO.: 0461-2013 tronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting First Publication: 5/16/2013 solely as nominee for IndyMac Bank, Last Publication: 6/13/2013 F.S.B. Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, Public Notice N.A. f/k/a The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. as successor-in-interest to COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Trustee CRS §38-38-103 for MASTR ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTFORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0468-2013 GAGES TRUST 2005-6, MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is Series 2005-6 given with regard to the following deDate of Deed of Trust: April 28, 2005 scribed Deed of Trust: County of Recording: Arapahoe On March 18, 2013, the undersigned PubRecording Date of Deed of Trust: May 04, lic Trustee caused the Notice of Election 2005 and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust Recording Information (Reception Numdescribed below to be recorded in the ber): B5063641 County of Arapahoe records. Original Principal Amount: $209,200.00 Original Grantor(s): Scott W.H. Barton Outstanding Principal Balance: Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Elec$ 206,662.25 tronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nomPursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you inee for GreenPoint Mortgage Funding, are hereby notified that the covenants of Inc. the deed of trust have been violated as Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE follows: failure to pay principal and inBANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST terest when due together with all other COMPANY, N.A., FKA THE BANK OF payments provided for in the evidence of NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY, N.A., AS debt secured by the deed of trust and othSUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO JPMORer violations thereof. GAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE FOR THE HOLDERS OF MASTR ADA FIRST LIEN. JUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGES TRUST The property to be foreclosed is: 2003-5 LOT 3, BLOCK 9, BEL-VUE HEIGHTS, Date of Deed of Trust: August 08, 2003 COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF County of Recording: Arapahoe COLORADO. Recording Date of Deed of Trust: August Also known by street and number as: 20, 2003 7301 S Delaware Ct, Littleton, CO 80120. Recording Information (Reception NumTHE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN ber): B3183196 IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CUROriginal Principal Amount: $160,800.00 RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN Outstanding Principal Balance: OF THE DEED OF TRUST. $145,630.64 NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you The current holder of the Evidence of Debt are hereby notified that the covenants of secured by the Deed of Trust, described the deed of trust have been violated as herein, has filed Notice of Election and follows: failure to pay principal and inDemand for sale as provided by law and terest when due together with all other in said Deed of Trust. payments provided for in the evidence of THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given debt secured by the deed of trust and oththat I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. er violations thereof. on Wednesday, 07/17/2013, at the East THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE Hearing Room, County Administration A FIRST LIEN. Building, 5334 South Prince Street, LOT 25, BLOCK 5, SOUTHCREEK SUBLittleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and DIVISION, FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF best bidder for cash, the said real propARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. erty and all interest of the said Grantor(s), The property to be foreclosed is: Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for Also known by street and number as: the purpose of paying the indebtedness 7975 S Kittredge St, Englewood, CO provided in said Evidence of Debt se80112. cured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN fees, the expenses of sale and other items IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURallowed by law, and will issue to the purRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN chaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as OF THE DEED OF TRUST. provided by law. NOTICE OF SALE First Publication: 5/23/2013 The current holder of the Evidence of Debt Last Publication: 6/20/2013 secured by the Deed of Trust, described Name of Publication: Littleton Independent herein, has filed Notice of Election and ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED Demand for sale as provided by law and TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO in said Deed of Trust. FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; on Wednesday, 07/17/2013, at the East DATE: 03/19/2013 Hearing Room, County Administration Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for Building, 5334 South Prince Street, the County of Arapahoe, State of ColorLittleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and ado best bidder for cash, the said real propBy: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee erty and all interest of the said Grantor(s), The name, address, business telephone Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for number and bar registration number of the the purpose of paying the indebtedness attorney(s) representing the legal holder of provided in said Evidence of Debt sethe indebtedness is: cured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 fees, the expenses of sale and other items Lisa Cancanon #42043 allowed by law, and will issue to the purEmily Jensik #31294 chaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 provided by law. Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 First Publication: 5/23/2013 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Last Publication: 6/20/2013 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Ban● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED nock St., TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO Denver, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE Attorney File # 3500.01694 BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO The Attorney above is acting as a debt CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; collector and is attempting to collect a DATE: 03/18/2013 debt. Any information provided may be Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for used for that purpose. the County of Arapahoe, State of Color©Public Trustees' Association ado of Colorado Revised 9/2012 By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone Legal Notice NO.: 0471-2013 number and bar registration number of the First Publication: 5/23/2013 attorney(s) representing the legal holder of Last Publication: 6/20/2013 the indebtedness is: Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Barbara A. Bader #10394 Public Notice Katharine E. Fisher #39230 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION Camille Y. Harlan #43789 CRS §38-38-103 Reagan Larkin #42309 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0496-2013 Deanne R. Stodden #33214 Jennifer C. Rogers #34682 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is Christopher T. Groen #39976 given with regard to the following deJoanna D. Studeny #41740 scribed Deed of Trust: Cynthia Lowery #34145 On March 22, 2013, the undersigned PubElizabeth S. Marcus #16092 lic Trustee caused the Notice of Election Britney Beall-Eder #34935 and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust Deanna L. Westfall #23449 described below to be recorded in the Alison L. Berry #34531 County of Arapahoe records. J.P. Goeschel #37988 Original Grantor(s): Susan D. Canada and The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Timothy L. Canada Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) Original Beneficiary(ies): Wells Fargo 865-1400 Financial Colorado, Inc. The Attorney above is acting as a debt Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells collector and is attempting to collect a Fargo Financial Colorado, Inc. debt. Any information provided may be Date of Deed of Trust: July 24, 2007 used for that purpose. County of Recording: Arapahoe Attorney File # 13-01011 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: August ©Public Trustees' Association 06, 2007 of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Recording Information (Reception Number): B7100977 Legal Notice NO.: 0468-2013 Original Principal Amount: $208,208.98 First Publication: 5/23/2013 Outstanding Principal Balance: Last Publication: 6/20/2013 $197,648.24 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 17, BLOCK 20, NOB HILL-SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as:
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80222 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: July 07, 2009 Recording Information: B9073023 Recording Date of Notice of Election and Demand: October 17, 2012 Recording Information of Notice of Election and Demand: D2118414 Legal Description of Property LOT 34, BLOCK 3, SOUTHGLENN 9TH FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Street Address of Property 7443 S Wellington St, Centennial, CO 80122-1476 NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS I sold at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on 2/13/13, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, to the highest and best bidder for cash, the real property described above. An overbid was realized from the sale and, unless the funds are claimed by the owner or other persons entitled thereto within five years from the date of sale, the funds due to you will be transferred to the general fund of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, or to the State Treasurer as part of the "Unclaimed Property Act", pursuant to Colorado law. First Publication: 5/9/13 Last Publication: 6/6/13 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Date: 4/25/13 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012
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COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0496-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 22, 2013, 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): Susan D. Canada and Timothy L. Canada Original Beneficiary(ies): Wells Fargo Financial Colorado, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Financial Colorado, Inc. Date of Deed of Trust: July 24, 2007 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: August 06, 2007 Recording Information (Reception Number): B7100977 Original Principal Amount: $208,208.98 Outstanding Principal Balance: $197,648.24 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 17, BLOCK 20, NOB HILL-SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 6915 S. Dexter 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, 07/17/2013, 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: 5/23/2013 Last Publication: 6/20/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 03/22/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Barbara A. Bader #10394 Katharine E. Fisher #39230 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Camille Y. Harlan #43789 Reagan Larkin #42309 Deanne R. Stodden #33214 Jennifer C. Rogers #34682 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Joanna D. Studeny #41740 Cynthia Lowery #34145 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Alison L. Berry #34531 J.P. Goeschel #37988 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 13-01858 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 0496-2013 First Publication: 5/23/2013 Last Publication: 6/20/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS CRS 38-38-111(2.5b)(3a,b,d)(5) PUBLIC TRUSTEE SALE NO. 3056-2012 To: Record Owner of the property as of the recording of the Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled. You are advised that there are overbid funds due you. This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust and Notice of Election and Demand: Name of Record Owner as evidenced on the Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled Leah G Heggie Address of Record Owner as evidenced on the recorded instrument evidencing the owner's interest 4450 E JEWELL AVE, DENVER, CO 80222 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: July 07, 2009 Recording Information: B9073023 Recording Date of Notice of Election and Demand: October 17, 2012 Recording Information of Notice of Election and Demand: D2118414 Legal Description of Property LOT 34, BLOCK 3, SOUTHGLENN 9TH FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Street Address of Property 7443 S Wellington St, Centennial, CO 80122-1476 NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS I sold at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on 2/13/13, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, to the highest and best bidder for cash, the real property described above. An overbid was realized from the sale and, unless the funds are claimed by the owner or other persons entitled thereto within five years from the date of sale, the funds due to you will be transferred to the general fund of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, or to the State Treasurer as part of the "Unclaimed Property Act", pursuant to Colorado law. First Publication: 5/9/13 Last Publication: 6/6/13 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Date: 4/25/13 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012
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Legal Notice NO.: 3056-2012 First Publication: 5/9/13 Last Publication: 6/6/13 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0418-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 8, 2013, 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): Albie G. Damm and Jeannie L. Manier Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Pinnacle Mortgage Group, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust: April 01, 2010 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: April 07, 2010 Recording Information (Reception Number): D0033310 Original Principal Amount: $206,196.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $198,278.97 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 4, BLOCK 2, CENTENNIAL HEIGHTS AMENDED MAP, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 1600 West Sheri Lane, Littleton, CO 80120. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 07/03/2013, 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: 5/9/2013 Last Publication: 6/6/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 03/08/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 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. Attorney File # 1068.06007 ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 0418-2013 First Publication: 5/9/2013 Last Publication: 6/6/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
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Soldier hikes for Wounded Warrior Project Highlands Ranch man raising money, awareness
‘Where there isn’t a governmental program
By Ryan Boldrey
rboldrey@ourcoloradonews.com When Lt. Col Rick Burtt takes his first steps onto the Colorado Trail July 5 it will be the beginning of a 24-day, 486-mile journey in which every step will help to raise money and awareness for the Wounded Warrior Project. Burtt, a 40-year-old with many years of service in the Army and Colorado Army National Guard, had long desired to do something big, and he couldn’t think of a better foundation to tip his hat to in the process. As a company commander in Iraq in 2003, Burtt watched firsthand as soldiers in his company suffered from everything from minor injuries to lost limbs to death. And for those who did return home, many have suffered since with post-traumatic stress disorder, including to an extent, Burtt. “I had some weird dreams, social anxiety for a little bit when I first got home,” he said. “There were a lot of guys who had a real hard time adjusting to life, that were really impacted by PTSD. It always stays in the back of your mind.” And while issues with PTSD have surfaced more in recent years, Burtt points out that what today’s warriors face is no different from what veterans of past wars endured. “I think we are just more attuned to those issues today,” he said. “If anything, I’m grateful that all the focus now on the mental health and occupational health of today’s soldiers, airmen, sailors and marines has shined a little bit of light on previous generations of veterans and the struggles that they have gone
in place, the good folks at the Wounded Warrior Project take these guys to the finish line in getting their life back in order.’ Lt. Col Rick Burtt
Highlands Ranch resident Rick Burtt, a lieutenant colonel in the Colorado Army National Guard, is preparing to hike the 486-mile Colorado Trail to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project. Burtt served in the Army on active duty from 1996-2000 and in the Army Reserve from 2000-2008. He was deployed to Iraq in 2003 as a company commander. Photo by Ryan Boldrey through.” The Wounded Warrior Project works to help wounded service members of all wars acclimate in modern society, provides aid and assistance, and offers a variety of unique programs and services. “It’s important that people remember after all the homecomings and the parades and the fanfare is done, we have a lot of
(service members) who are struggling in a lot of ways that most people don’t understand,” Burtt said. “Where there isn’t a governmental program in place, the good folks at the Wounded Warriors Project take these guys to the finish line in getting their life back in order.” Burtt, who has been training for his hike primarily at Jefferson County Open Space
sites and Castlewood Canyon State Park, plans to hike an average of 20.25 miles a day. He will spend much of his journey alone, but will be joined by his neighbor, Air Force Maj. Robert Carreon, as well as a couple other friends at different spots along the way. He will also have a seven-person resupply team that will meet him at trailheads and road crossings to bring him clean clothes, cooking fuel and food. Burtt’s only luxurious stops include a night at Mount Princeton Hot Springs and a night at a friend’s condo in Frisco, likely the only time he will have a bed to sleep on. To learn more about Burtt’s journey or donate to the Wounded Warrior Project in his name, please visit www.facebook.com/ HealingThroughHiking or search for his fundraiser at www.woundedwarriorproject. org.