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New law is for the birds (and squirrels) Council outlaws feeding all other wildlife By Jennifer Smith
jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com Residents of Centennial are free to feed birds and squirrels, as long as they do so judiciously. “You don’t want one neighbor infringing on another neighbor’s right to happiness and to enjoy their property,” Councilmember Vorry Moon said during the June 16 Centennial City Council meeting. “You want everybody to enjoy their property. That’s why we don’t say you can’t feed birds. If you want to feed birds, fine. Just don’t do it in excess.” Council went on to pass an ordinance that
prohibits feeding any other wildlife at all, but allows birds and squirrels to enjoy handouts as long as it doesn’t lead to unsanitary or unhealthy conditions. Several neighbors attended the meeting in support of the law. They said a particular resident has been putting out leftover food, even raw meat, in an effort to attract wildlife to her back yard. What she actually ended up with, they say, is vermin. “I have found everything from bagels to steak bones in my yard,” said Diana Szczech. “… We’ve tried everything we know to try and reason with this neighbor, but it continues. We are fed up.” The lone vote against the ordinance came from Councilmember Keith Gardner. “This is the first time we’ve broached into someone’s back yard,” he said. “That has been sacrosanct, right? That’s your back yard. But
Feel free to feed the squirrels. Stock photo I totally sympathize with what you’re saying. As a legislator, I can’t imagine having to live in that environment.” Councilmember Doris Truhlar said she
agreed with Gardner at first, but grew to understand the extent of the problem. “It attracts rodents to the whole neighborhood,” she said. “Even a worthwhile endeavor such as feeding the birds can be taken to the extreme.” City staff members say they won’t enforce the law, which carries a penalty of up to $2,600 like all other municipal laws in Centennial, until after a reasonable education period. “It is important to note that typical backyard recreational bird and squirrel feeding would not be prohibited under this ordinance,” writes Maureen Juran, deputy city attorney, in her memo to council. “Only in those rare and egregious circumstances where bird or squirrel feeding practices are creating public health or welfare concerns would the city enforce the ordinance.”
Tate wins primary in HD 37 Centennial Republican will face Democrat Nancy Cronk By Ryan Boldrey
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Carl Williams, of Denver, looks at the 1929 Alexander Eaglerock airplane he built. “It absolutely changed my life,” he said of his first flight in the aircraft. Photos by Chris Michlewicz
Bomber gets eyes on the sky B-17 dazzles Aviation Week visitors in the air and public on the ground By Chris Michlewicz
cmichlewicz @coloradocommunitymedia.com With its tail wildly swinging back and forth, the glimmering B-17 inched off the ground and toward the heavens. Uncontrollable grins decorated the faces of the 10 passengers aboard the “Aluminum Overcast,” one of five B-17s in existence still flying and “probably the best one” if you ask crew chief Don Burbank. The four engines roared as the World War II-era bomber climbed to 5,000 feet (10,000 feet if you count the city’s elevation). The “Aluminum Overcast” was the star attraction of Centennial Airport’s Aviation Week, which included a luncheon, charity golf tournament and a 1940s-era hangar dance. Proceeds from the week’s activities benefitted the Colorado Aviation Business Association Foundation Scholarship Fund and the Centennial Airport Foundation. The massive B-17 was the talk of the south metro area, capturing the attention of an awestruck public on the ground. Lumbering along at low altitude, the aircraft
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ABOVE: The “Aluminum Overcast” prepares for takeoff at Centennial Airport on June 19. LEFT: Pilot John Bode and co-pilot Sean Elliott bank in “Aluminum Overcast,” one of five remaining airworthy B-17s in existence.
Centennial Republican Jack Tate breezed onto the November ballot after garnering 66 percent of the vote in the June 24 primary race for House District 37, easily defeating fellow Republican Michael Fields. “Michael is an intelligent young man who has a very bright future ahead of him — as a teacher, lawyer, political activist, or any endeavor of his choosing,” Tate said. “I look forward to working with him in the coming years.” Tate, a local businessman, Tate engineer and project manager, will face Democrat Nancy Cronk in the Nov. 4 general election. The two are vying to replace term-limited Republican Spencer Swalm. Tate, 46, said he plans to run a clean race, saying that from what he knows of his next opponent, “she is well liked, has a strong, progressive voice and is very active in the community.” His hope is that voters will see his business background and private-sector experience as a valuable asset he can put to use on behalf of fellow Coloradans. “I have some skills and capabilities that allow me to speak about things that are important to voters right now,” he said. “This (primary) result, I think, gives me some good momentum going into the fall.” Tate picked up some of that momentum by visiting close to 5,500 homes in his district, which includes east Centennial, before the primary election. That was something he said gave him “a clear picture of the concerns people had about jobs, the economy, and destructive and costly overreach by the federal government into areas such as education and health care.” He received a phone call from Republican gubernatorial nominee Bob Beauprez two days after the primary, congratulating him on his victory. “Too many times we’ve seen well-intentioned policies end up doing more harm than good,” Tate told Colorado Community Media in a recent interview. “As a proven conservative businessman and free-market advocate, my first priority will be to reduce government regulation on small businesses.”
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Dedicated gardeners grow together As Carol Ford makes her coffee in the quiet of early morning, she never fails to take in the view out her kitchen window — of a metal, neighborhood mailbox framed, these days, by draping trumpet vines and blooming roses along a weathered wood fence. “I love to look at the flowers when I look at the mailbox,” she says. “It inspires me. … And Larry’s always out there, looking and pulling out the weeds.” Larry Davis, 77, is always out there, snipping spent branches and blooms with his pocketknife and clearing away offending trespassers. So, too — but later in the day (Larry is the early riser) — is his wife, Deanna, 73, sitting on her stool, digging in the dirt, minding the beds with motherly care. Come spring, just like the crocuses bursting through the ground after a season of hibernation, Larry and Deanna emerge to tend to their garden, a visual delight that has, over the years, persuaded some driving by to stop and roll down their windows to express appreciation. “Oh,” Larry tells them, “if you like the front, you must see the back.” And you must. But before you step under the trellis that Larry built and past the small stone frog that says, “Welcome to our garden,” you should remember once there was nothing on this corner plot of land in the middle of tract-home suburbia. “It just evolved. We just kept adding …,” Deanna says. “I don’t think either of us could do it alone.” She smiles. “We’re getting to the point we’re not going to be able to do it together.” Larry and Deanna moved into their Highlands Ranch home in 1994. Their first planting: three locust trees. “We wanted shade,” Deanna says. Larry built the six-foot fence around the yard, a few times parking his car in the street at night and turning on the headlights so he could finish. They both worked at the time, she as
a Realtor, he as a tool design engineer for Lockheed Martin, so they hired someone to plan the yard. And in 1995, the basic layout was planted. They married, each for the second time, in 1996, in their back yard, with 100 guests. The pond for the goldfish and water lilies happened in 1999, the year they retired. Larry later built the spacious, graceful deck next to the pond and the oval bed in the front. And, slowly but surely, the garden kept growing, reflecting not only the shared passion of creating something beautiful, but also their individual personalities. She likes neat and orderly. He likes unusual and a little messy. Deanna, originally from the San Francisco area, brought the Japanese maples, dwarf evergreens and Asian-inspired contributions. “All the Japanese stuff,” she says, “is kind of my heart.” Larry, from Iowa, brought the strange, unique plants like the rare-for-America hocksweed, and the full-bodied peonies, which in the Midwest are frequently planted in cemeteries. “They bloom around Memorial Day,” he says. “A lot of people plant peonies so there are flowers on the graves.” Today, the gardens contain hundreds of varieties of plants. Deanna and Larry each spend about 20 hours a week caring for them. Now, step under the trellis. This is some of what you’ll see: Raspberries, blackberries and grapes tumble along the back. Succulents root in lava rocks by the pond, inhabited by
about 50 goldfish and several kinds of delicate water lilies. A weeping cherry droops over a small path. Red and green Japanese maples. Graceful purple clematis. Pink penstemons. Purple salvia. Delicate coral bells. A congregation of herbs — basil, fennel, parsley, rosemary, oregano, mint — grows in containers near the kitchen window. A water fountain that was a wedding gift. A bird bath that belonged to Deanna’s mother. A twisted Harry Lauder’s walking stick bush. Roses. “This one is like peppermint candy,” Larry says, cupping a red-and-whitestriped bloom in his hand. The iron bench under the crabapple, where the yard bends, is one of Deanna’s and Larry’s favorite spots. The corner always seems to collect a breeze, and it’s good for enjoying the sights. “It’s kind of a peaceful oasis,” Larry says of the back yard. “The birds like it.” He points up to a branch in a locust tree. “That little blue house has a family of wrens in it.” The front, too, has its charm. Blue delphiniums - a neighborhood favorite - stand guard near the trellis. A rock garden holds origanum — nicknamed the wormy plant by Larry — and yellow Missouri evening primrose, whose blooms last just one day, trail along its border. Snapdragons in every color reseed every year. There’s the fuzzy lamb’s ear the preschool children used to file down the street to feel. Larry’s new, small cactus garden next to the stairs. Deanna’s nine pots of coleus — with striking green and red leaves — on the stoop. And the ornamental pear tree by the driveway that blooms white, leafs out green, and, finally, turns a yellow-orange in the fall until the first storm strips the limbs bare. “One year, for fun, we planted … the plant you like to eat?” Larry turns to Deanna. “Artichoke.”
Larry nods and smiles. “People would say, `What in the world is that?’” “People still ask us about that one,” Deanna says. “We just did it for fun,” Larry says. “Just once.” The garden, essentially, contains many of life’s basic ingredients. Change. Transformation. Anticipation. Joy. Death. Rebirth. This particular one is a work of love that seems to assure a certain order in the universe. “When you’re finished growing your kids,” Deanna says, “there is a nurturing quality to growing plants.” “I enjoy just seeing it every day,” Larry says. “It seems like something new is in bloom every day … when the first little crocus comes up, just to see this come to life in the spring, and then all summer blooming.” And even though the garden belongs to Larry and Deanna, it has been a gift shared — sometimes unknowingly, other times directly — with the neighborhood. Suzi Miller, a gardener herself who lives down the street, has taken home cuttings of water lilies and fennel for her yard. She can spend hours talking plants with Larry and Deanna. “For someone like me, there’s so much to look at,” she says. “It gives me inspiration. …” Joan McGill has lived across the street for 18 years. “It’s just a joy to look at their beautiful garden,” she says. “If we could all slow down enough to enjoy the beauty.” We should. Because if we did, Larry and Deanna would be sure to invite us in. Ann Macari Healey’s column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. Her column earned first place in the 2013 Colorado Press Association Better Newspaper contest. She can be reached at ahealey@ coloradocommunitymedia.com or 303566-4110.
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New coroner no stranger to the office Lear-Kaul views new position as a medical one, not a political one By Jennifer Smith jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com Kelly Lear-Kaul, Arapahoe County’s new coroner, isn’t facing any competition this election cycle, but she certainly isn’t afraid of it. “I’ve always been an athlete,” she said. “It’s been a big part of my life.” Lear-Kaul, 41, won her age group in the 2007 Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii, but she says the political arena is a whole different world. “I still don’t see myself as a politician,” said Lear-Kaul, a Republican who is running unopposed for the office. “It’s part of the problem with the coroner system. It’s built in that you have to be a politician, but it’s really about the medicine. In our office, the coroner would be just an extra paycheck.” Lear-Kaul took over the coroner’s of-
fice on May 31, following the retirement of Michael Dobersen. He asked the Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners to appoint his second in command to serve out the remainder of his term, and Sheriff Dave Walcher also endorsed her. “She is well respected in the coroner’s office, in Arapahoe County and within the forensic pathology community, and we are confident in her ability to lead the men and womLear-Kaul en of the coroner’s office,” said Commissioner Nancy Doty. Like Dobersen, Lear-Kaul is a licensed forensic pathologist, which is a rarity among coroners. She earned her undergraduate degree in biology, biochemistry and molecular biology from Cornell College and her doctorate from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center School of Medicine. She will personally perform many of the hundreds of autopsies that go through the office each year. Last year,
the county investigated 2,664 deaths and did 450 autopsies. On June 20 alone, she had performed eight before 2 p.m. “It’s been hectic,” she said. Fortunately, she didn’t have to spend much time getting used to her new job. She’s been with the office full time since 2004, and interned there before that. A Colorado Springs native who now lives in Columbine Valley, she said working in Arapahoe County was her dream job. She’s been there through some of the county’s toughest cases, including the Aurora theater mass shooting and the Arapahoe High School tragedy. “These are cases that touch us as an office and as a community,” she said. “… We see suicides and homicides all the time, but there are some that are emotionally challenging, although not medically challenging.” Child-death cases are always difficult, but she said they can also be the most interesting and rewarding. If the cause was an undiagnosed congenital condition, for example, the information she can provide might save another family member. “Those are the cases I really feel we
give something back,” she said. She doesn’t plan on making any major changes in the office, saying things have been running smoothly. It was nationally accredited for the first time last year, becoming one of just four counties in the state and 77 in the nation. Lear-Kaul could be there awhile, since Arapahoe County doesn’t impose term limits on the coroner as long as the person is forensic pathologist. Dobersen served five terms, the first four as a Republican and the last as a Democrat. “My whole platform is that it doesn’t matter what party I am,” said Lear-Kaul. “I don’t do a Republican autopsy or a Democrat autopsy. Obviously our issues are just making sure we’re serving our citizens and continuing our level of service. We know that we’re dealing with our citizens on the worst day of their life, when somebody has just died unexpectedly. We don’t want to use other people’s tragedy in our campaigns. We want people to know that what we care about is getting them their answers and taking care of the decedent.”
Pedestrian bridge work underway Quebec Street overpass project to extend into fall Staff report Construction on a new pedestrian crossing on the west side of Quebec Street over C-470 has begun and will continue through Nov. 24. The bridge will mirror one constructed a few years ago on the east side, allowing safe passage for walkers and cyclists on both sides of the busy overpass. “Now people won’t have to cross over to the east side if they want to cross 470,” project engineer Dennis Lobberding said. The $1.6 million Douglas County Government project is partially funded by a $500,000
grant from the Denver Regional Council of Governments. Lawrence Construction was awarded the contract for the six-month project. Intermittent lane closures will occur throughout construction on Quebec as well as the westbound on-ramp and eastbound off-ramp. The bridge near the borders of Lone Tree, Highlands Ranch and Centennial will benefit drivers as well as cyclists and pedestrians by easing demand for the “walk” crossing button. Future plans also call for creating a new crossing for the C-470 bicycle trail underneath Quebec, but that project has been delayed while the C-470 Corridor Coalition studies future expansion plans for the highway. The east side Quebec Street/C-470 bridge was constructed in 2008.
Construction crews work June 30 on a pedestrian bridge that will span the west side of the Quebec/C-470 overpass, matching the one already in place on the east side. Photo by Jane Reuter
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South Metro Chamber names new CEO Highlands Ranch Realtor Robert Golden takes helm By Jennifer Smith jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com The board of the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce has hired Robert E. Golden as its new president and CEO, effective immediately. Marcia McGilley had been the acting president after longtime CEO John Brackney left the chamber in late March. “Bob has a proven track record of collaboration and stellar achievement,” Herm Brocksmith, board of directors chairman, said in a June 25 news release. “We expect the South Metro Denver Chamber to thrive, grow and achieve its potential under his leadership. With Bob’s tremendous work ethic, influential contacts and business savvy, we are poised for great success.” Golden most recently had been president of Golden Solution LLC, an association consulting firm based in Highlands Ranch, since December 2012. Before that, he was the CEO of the Colorado Association of Realtors for eight years. Golden earned his bachelor’s degree in business from Florida Atlantic University in 1982. He and his wife, Kathy, have four grown children.
He said he is honored to have been chosen for the job. “I look forward to leading the chamber under the four pillars of economic development, public policy, education and infrastructure, which are vital to the prosperity of our business community,” he said. The hiring of Golden comes on the heels of several staff departures at the chamber. After more than a decade there, Brackney unexpectedly announced his resignation on March 24. He announced he’d accepted a job at Greenwood Village marketing firm Webolutions on April 11. About three weeks after Brackney’s departure, Jeff Holwell, chief operating officer and economic development director, announced he was leaving to become the City of Lone Tree’s economic development director. He had worked at the chamber since 2011. In May, the director of public policy, Patrick Pratt, left to become the program manager for the Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry’s Colorado Manufacturing Initiative. He had been with the chamber since 2010. Terry McElhaney, manager of communications, also left in May. He started his own graphics company, Great Graphix, and continues to co-own Romancing the Bean, the coffee shop at the Littleton Light Rail Station.
From left: Herm Brocksmith, chairman of the board for the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce and president/ general manager of Kuni-Honda Arapahoe; Robert E. Golden, new CEO of the South Metro Chamber; Rick Whipple, Chamber Board of Directors chair-elect and CEO of WhippleWood CPAs. Courtesy photo
NEWS IN A HURRY Sheriff hosts Citizens Academy
The academy meets at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, 13101 E. Broncos Parkway, Centennial. It’s free but limited to 30 participants, who must be at least 21 years old. Dinner is provided. The schedule is every Tuesday and Thursday from Sept. 21 to Oct. 21 from 6 to 9 p.m., and Oct. 4 and Oct. 11, Saturdays, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The graduation ceremony will be Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. For more information or to register, contact Deputy Brian McKnight at bmcknight@ arapahoegov.com or 720-874-3750. All applicants are subject to a criminal background check.
Goodwill’s new venture
Goodwill Industries of Denver will open a furniture store Aug. 2 at 8230 S. Colorado Blvd., Centennial, at the intersection of County Line Road and Colorado Boulevard. The store — the first of its kind for Goodwill Denver — will feature gently used furniture and home décor, including lamps, rugs and artwork. The 8,330-square-foot location includes the store and a drive-through donation dropoff area. It will be open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Proceeds from the store will help fund Goodwill’s career-focused programs for at-
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County honors teens
Arapahoe County Commissioners and local mayors and city councilmembers recently honored 31 teenagers who have overcome significant personal adversity during the Arapahoe County Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award Program recognition ceremony. Students from Englewood, Centennial and Littleton who were honored include Andrea Guardado and Josephine Thames of Options High School, Maria Johnsen and Javier Lopez of Colorado’s Finest Alter-
native High School, Ncog “Mary” Le and Trent Sears of Heritage High School, and Ivy Ryan of Englewood High School.
Harlow Tennis Courts reopen South Suburban Park and Recreation District’s Harlow Tennis Courts were recently resurfaced and are back in use. The courts are located in Harlow Park, 5151 S. Lowell Blvd., Littleton, and are open to the public free of charge on a first-come, firstserved basis. South Suburban maintains 56 courts throughout the district, including the six indoor courts at Littleton Tennis Center.
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South Metro Fire responded June 28 to a small grass fire in Lone Tree near Bluffs Regional Park and the Heritage Estates neighborhood. Courtesy photo
Firefighters urge caution on holiday weekend Small Lone Tree grass fire a warning for July 4 revelers By Jane Reuter jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com Ready fuel and fireworks sparked a small grass fire near Lone Tree’s Bluffs Regional Park at about 8 p.m. Saturday that firefighters and nearby residents said should serve as a preholiday warning. Residents of the Heritage Estates neighborhood used buckets of water and a blanket to contain the small blaze near the 15th hole of the Lone Tree Golf Course. The grass is off the groomed portion of the course. A fire engine and two brush trucks were sent to the site. “We have lived in the neighborhood overlooking the golf course and Bluffs Regional Park for over 10 years, and despite all the recent rain, we were amazed at how quickly the fire started and spread on a calm, low wind speed day,” said Lone Tree resident Joseph Janiczek. This is “… definitely a wake-up call that residents in the area should refrain from using fireworks in the area.” It’s only the second fireworks-related blaze South Metro Fire Rescue firefighters have seen so far this year, spokeswoman Becky O’Guin said. A wet spring and early summer have so far kept fire danger relatively low, but condi-
tions can change quickly. “Anytime you have high temperatures and low humidity, you have conditions that are rich for a fire,” she said. “It’s a double-edged sword when we have all the rain and everything grows. That long grass will dry out quickly in these hot temperatures and that makes for a lot of fuel.” Drought and wild land fires throughout Colorado prompted the cancellation of fireworks displays statewide in 2012 and 2013. Though weather this year so far has been dramatically different, firefighters are keeping a close eye on conditions leading up the long holiday weekend. “It really all depends on what the weather does this week,” she said. “We’ve already seen pretty high temperatures and not a lot of rain.” O’Guin urged parents to talk with their children about the dangers of fireworks. Any firework that leaves the ground or produces a loud boom is illegal in Colorado. “Fireworks have to be used with caution, even the legal ones,” she said. “We recommend people go see a professional fireworks show.” No fire restrictions are currently in place in Douglas County. The National Weather Service calls for a chance of thunderstorms July 4, with temperatures slightly above average.
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Benjamin Pace Krantz, Tucker Moore Krantz and Madeleine Anna Adams, of Centennial, were named to the spring 2014 dean’s list at the University of NebraskaLincoln. Adams is a freshman majoring in pre-elementary education. Tucker Krantz is a sophomore studying supply chain management systems. Benjamin Krantz is a senior majoring in finance and music. Chad Cameron Fesler, of Centennial, earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Vivian Krishnan, of Centennial, displayed works of art at DepARTing, Fort Lewis College’s graduating seniors art majors exhibition. Krishnan majored in art. Her work in the show was “Silk,” lithograph; Reflection in the Bathroom: Part 1, “digi-woodcut”; and “Don’t Be Shy Series,” chine colle etching. Kyle Larson, of Centennial, made the spring 2013 dean’s list at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Larson is in the game design and development program. Kimberly Utter, of Centennial, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Kansas. Eric Phillip Bagnard, Heather Rochelle Call, Christylynne Grenz, Tayler A. Heintz, Cassandra Leigh Herndon, Riley Patrick Horne and Matthew Schlanger, of Centennial, were named to the spring 2014 dean’s honor roll at the University of Wyoming. Eve Rosenthal and Trevor Teply, of Centennial, were named to the spring 2014 dean’s list at the University of Hartford. Rachel G. Conn and Erin Irene O’Donnell, of Centennial, were named to the spring 2014 dean’s list at Iowa State University. Conn is studying world languages and cultures. O’Donnell is studying statistics. Andrew Bell and James Siegle, of Centennial, were named to the spring 2014 dean’s list at Drake University. Megan O’Donnell, of Centennial, made the spring 2014 honor’s list at Franklin & Marshall College. Megan is the daughter of Patrice R. O’Donnell and Timothy J. O’Donnell and is a graduate of Arapahoe High School. Natalie Huner, of Centennial, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in education, with a minor in psychology, from the University of Kansas. Sierra Paller, of Centennial, graduated with bachelor’s degrees in journalism and Spanish from the University of Kansas. Sofia Elisabet Draney, Nathan D. Forest,
Natalie Rae Jones, Rachael Elizabeth Knox, Leslie Ann Logan, Lauren M. Pickett, Leslie Robin Boughton Stutheit, Madison D. Vigil and Annalesha Nicole Webster, of Centennial, were named to the spring 2014 president’s honor roll at the University of Wyoming. Vivian Krishnan, of Centennial, was an integral part of Fort Lewis College’s recent cycling success. Fort Lewis College was named the No. 2 USA Cycling Collegiate Division 1 team in the nation. Krishnan raced with the team for the academic year and participated in national championships in track. Krishnan’s major is art. Emily Landes and Brady Panis, of Centennial, were named to the spring 2014 dean’s list at Marquette University. Landes is studying interdisciplinary international affairs. Panis is studying construction engineering and management. Paige Clark, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2014 dean’s list at Luther College. Clark is the daughter of JoBeth and Leofwin Clark. Colleen Hooks, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2014 president’s list at Capital University. Saoli Nash, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2014 dean’s list at Emerson College. Nash is majoring in film production. Haley Reiter, of Centennial, was named to the winter/May 2014 dean’s list at Wartburg College. William Lane, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2014 dean’s list at Carthage College. Ann Moore, Abigail Bodeau, Andrew Caffrey, Timothy Chilton, Evan Cordrey, Makenzie Driver, Elizabeth McLaren, Morgan Ostertag, Kaelin Pilkington and Sarah Stephani, of Centennial, were named to the spring 2014 dean’s list at Creighton University. Jillian Diffendaffer, of Centennial, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in sociology and anthropology from Salve Regina University. Rachel Barnes, of Centennial, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in public relations from Gonzaga University. Benjamin Burrows, of Centennial, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in economicsarts from Gonzaga University. Molly Moore, of Centennial, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Gonzaga University. Victoria Smith, of Centennial, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in English from Gonzaga University.
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Governor lowers odds on fracking special session Potential bill on hydraulic fracturing seeks compromise on issues of local control By Vic Vela vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com More doubt was cast recently on the possibility of a special legislative session on hydraulic fracturing, as Gov. John Hickenlooper on June 27 lowered expectations that lawmakers will meet over the summer to tackle this contentious issue. Hickenlooper said in May that the odds were “50/50” that a special session will be held. However, on June 27, Hickenlooper told reporters that he thinks those odds are now “less than 50/50.” “We’re still working on it as hard as we can,” the Democratic governor said. “I think we’ve got a product that’s pretty good, but there seems to be a political barrier there that we haven’t been able to get past.” The “product” Hickenlooper was referring to is a revised draft of legislation that would serve as the centerpiece for a special session. The potential bill aims to strike a compromise on the issue of how much control communities have in dealing with fracking — the blasting of water, sand and chemicals into the surface to free up blocked oil and gas. As the November election nears, the move toward a legislative solution is growing urgent for interested parties. There are several fracking-related ballot initiatives that could end up making it on to the ballot this fall.
So far, a handful of Colorado communities have taken action on fracking issues by placing drilling bans or moratoriums in their towns. And, on June 24, Loveland voters narrowly rejected a ballot question that sought to place a two-year moratorium on fracking within city limits. The draft bill grants communities the ability to dictate some aspects of oil and gas operations and it has received the support of seven oil and gas companies. “The legislative solution that you have put forward will ensure communities continue to have a voice in the regulation
‘All signs point to a big, expensive drawn out election.’ Jon Haubert, Coloradans for Responsible Energy Development
of oil and natural gas development, while protecting property rights, and supporting responsible energy development,” states a June 26 letter that was written to Hickenlooper on behalf of the seven companies. “Your proposal will also help avoid ballot measures that, if adopted, would become constitutional provisions that leave no room for negotiation or compromise, regardless of the circumstances. We believe the legislature is the right place to work through these issues.” Hickenlooper - a pro-fracking geologist - would rather see all parties reach a
Man’s death viewed as suspicious Staff report The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office is calling the death of 55-year-old Centennial resident Martin Graw suspicious. On June 25 at about 6:45 p.m., the sheriff’s office received a call that Graw was unresponsive and not breathing. When deputies arrived at his apartment in the Broadway Ramparts complex, on Broadway just south of Arapahoe Road, they were met by the man’s 63-year-old brother and roommate, Michael Graw.
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compromise on local control issues at the legislative level, instead of having voters decide on what could be a large number of ballot proposals in the fall, ones that would be spearheaded by anti-fracking advocates and financed in large part by Democratic Congressman Jared Polis. “If you look at the potential consequences to having a $50 (million) to $75 million ballot initiative campaign fight between both sides ... that’s not necessarily a good thing,” the governor said. “It creates a divisive and bitter battle and no matter the resolution, the other side is going to come right back and be all over
The deputies found the younger brother dead. “At this time the subject’s death appears suspicious in nature and is being investigated by the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office and the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office,” according to a news release. The apartment complex is on Centennial’s far western end, just outside Littleton, across Broadway from Little’s Creek Park. There is also a company called “Mike the Window Cleaner” registered at that address.
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it next year. “Things like this are much better solved in legislative solutions because you can come back and amend them easier the next year; whereas ... most stuff in the state Constitution, we don’t take out.” But reaching that compromise is a whole other matter. On one hand there are significant economic interests associated with fracking. On the other, there are serious environmental concerns. That can be a tough balance to find in a place like Colorado, where the two sides
of the argument have powerful backers. Some anti-fracking advocates are voicing their displeasure with the draft legislation. “I’ve read the proposal and I am adamantly against it,” said Laura Fronckiewicz of Our Broomfield, an anti-fracking group. “What I saw is a huge step backwards. This is a total giveaway to the oil and gas industry.” Meanwhile, those on the other side of the divide are gearing up for what they believe is an imminent fight over drilling this fall. “All signs point to a big, expensive drawn out election,” said Jon Haubert of Coloradans for Responsible Energy Development, a pro-fracking group. “We don’t have to wait for a special session. We can see the writing on the wall.” Another key question is whether Republican lawmakers will support any compromise that limits oil and gas operations. And there’s no guarantee that a bill would earn enough support from conservative Democrats in the state Senate, where the party holds a one seat majority. Although he has lowered the odds of a special session occurring, Hickenlooper is still holding out hope for a resolution. “If these guys think it’s okay (oil and gas companies) to give some local control to the community, maybe there should be a bipartisan solution there,” the governor said. At the same time, the governor knows that time is running out on reaching that compromise. “That ticking clock is loud in my head, that we are rapidly running out of time,” he said.
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Keep ‘happy’ on list of things to be The other day I happened to be at the Park Meadows mall. As I was just the hired help for the day, my role was really just to drive the car, carry the bags, and pay at checkout time. While in Macy’s I had a pretty cool experience and thought I would share it with you here. So as I sat in a chair and waited in the ladies shoe department — yes, I said it, the ladies shoe department — the background music caught my attention. Not so much because of the volume, but it was a very catchy tune that brought me back to the 1970s. The Partridge Family’s “Come on Get Happy.” And yes, some would say I just may be stuck in the 1970s regarding my musical preferences. It was awesome enough that I recognized it, but as I looked around I noticed that I was not the only one in the store tapping my toes and singing along quietly to the music. You may be doing the same right now, as you also know the song. There were actually others singing a little out loud, some women dancing a little in their own space, a few other guys nodding their heads and tapping their toes to the beat, and I swear I thought that a “flash mob” was about to happen right there in Macy’s at any moment. The song actually had a group of strangers in the store smiling, singing, and even dancing without one bit of encouragement other
than the lyrics to the song. How amazing and awesome is that? If you have listened to local radio recently, you have also probably heard the song “Happy” by Pharrel. And you have probably heard it or have seen him perform it at an awards show or on television somewhere. I mean, it is like everywhere, and seems to be on the radio a lot. And why not? I have to admit that as much as I hear the song “Happy,” it actually makes me just a little bit happier than I was in the previous moment, maybe even tapping my toes and fingers a little bit to the tune as well whether I am working, walking, or driving. So the question I have asked myself since my “Come on Get Happy” experience in Macy’s is this, “What else triggers happiness?” Some of us, me included, can get so
Picturing the people who rocked my world “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” was released on June 1, 1967. I haven’t been the same since. How many people or things or events in your life have made that kind of a difference? Some moments are immediately indelible and some take time to develop. I can still remember the first time I saw Jennifer, but there were no love arrows thrown down on me. “Huh?” That might have been the first thing I ever said to her. She referred to someone we both knew, but I couldn’t understand what she was saying. I said, “Speak up. Speak with distinction.” Oh, well, it seems to have worked out. When I listen to “Sgt. Pepper’s,” I don’t listen to the whole album. Some of it I can do without. But some of it means more to me than I can explain. The disc jockey at KFWB would say, “Double Beatles,” and I would get the chills, when the intro of “A Day in the Life” would come rumbling, again, out of my cheap radio. I was an art student in 1967. Album covers were fine art to me. The cover of “Sgt. Pepper’s” is phenomenal. It was
created by Jann Haworth and Peter Blake. The Beatles just named names, and their images were assembled on the cover. Dion and Lenny Bruce. Carl Jung and Edgar Allan Poe. Fred Astaire, Bob Dylan, Aldous Huxley, Laurel and Hardy. James Joyce, Tom Mix, Oscar Wilde. Some personalities were rejected for a variety of reasons: Leo Gorcey, one of the “Dead End Kids,” wanted $400. Idiot. Gandhi was supposed to be placed next to Lewis Carroll, but if he showed up on the cover, India wouldn’t allow the record to be printed. Jesus Christ ( John’s idea) and Hitler were both rejected.
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caught up in our busy-ness and our business that we completely forget about being happy, or at least let it slip through our fingers from time to time. Maybe it’s a song, maybe it’s a workout, maybe it’s a good book, a smile, a hug, an accomplishment, skiing, golfing, hiking, a friend, a child, a feeling of love, being loved, and being in love, and hundreds of other possibilities that bring us back to that feeling of happiness and joy. What are your triggers? “Come on Get Happy,” “Happy,” “Shiny Happy People,” “Hakuna Matata,” “Don’t Worry Be Happy” and “Joy to the World” are just a few of the songs that work for me when it comes to adding a little more pep to my step when I hear them. How about you? Is it a song or something else that triggers happy thoughts and gets you back on the happy track of life? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we remember to balance our busy-ness with happiness it will be a better than good week for sure. So come on … get happy. Michael Norton is a resident of Highlands Ranch, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation and the CEO/founder of www. candogo.com.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR An open letter to my opponent First, let me congratulate you on your primary win, Mr. Tate! I look forward to a vigorous, yet respectful debate on the issues. The Centennial area is a wonderful place to raise a family, where relationships between neighbors continue long after elections are over, and where the community demands integrity and honesty. The voters here deserve for us to keep the tone upbeat and professional. I vow to run a clean, positive campaign, and I hope you will, as well. Citizens of Arapahoe County share many concerns — they (we) want a strong sense of community with good schools, clean air and water, and safe public streets. They want goodpaying jobs that allow them to live comfortably, send their children to college, and save for a secure retirement. They want a level playing field, where hard work is rewarded, and everyone gets a fair shake. They want effective government that can help them with basic services for their family members who need a little extra support — particularly elderly family members, veterans, and those with complicated physical and mental health needs. They also want time to enjoy the beautiful Colorado outdoors, and to know our land, air and water are protected for generations to come. In the weeks and months to come, you and I will be laying out our plans to accomplish these goals as the next state representative in HD-37. I look forward to respectfully debating those issues with you at every opportunity. Again, congratulations! Nancy Cronk, Democratic nominee for state representative, House District 37
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Jury delivers guilty verdict in off-ramp shooting Man shot ex-girlfriend near I-25 and County Line Staff report An Arapahoe County jury convicted Christopher Lyle Fields, 29, of shooting and attempting to murder his ex-fiancee on the off-ramp from northbound Interstate 25 to County Line Road during rush hour in January 2013. The jury found Fields guilty June 26 of attempted first-degree murder after deliberation, retaliation against a witness or
victim, violation of bail bond conditions, stalking resulting in emotional distress and harassment. At approximately 8 a.m. on the day of the incident, the defendant stopped the victim’s car by walking directly in front of it. He fired one round from a semiautomatic 9mm handgun into the victim’s windshield. The bullet fragmented and the victim sustained wounds near her left collarbone, a few inches from her main arteries. Fields, of Denver, then cut off a GPS ankle monitor and sped off with $36,500 in cash, a map with directions to Baja, Mexico, and an English-to-Spanish dictionary. The victim was able to drive a short distance while calling
for help. The defendant had a GPS ankle monitor ordered onto him from a previous, open case involving stalking the same victim. The defendant cut off his monitor within minutes of the shooting. “Few defendants have shown such a complete disregard for society’s norms and our community’s laws as did this felon,” said 18th Judicial District Attorney George Brauchler. “The victim endured months of torture at the hands of the defendant — in a self-absorbed effort to match her misery to what he believed to be his own. Justice for this victim is to put the defendant in a cell, where he can dwell on himself, his feelings,
and how his selfish preoccupation with both have deprived him of liberty.” “The defendant’s actions were not in isolation — they escalated at an alarming rate over many months.,” said Victoria Klingensmith, deputy district attorney. “For everything the defendant did to try and ruin the victim’s life, the victim’s courage and strength allowed her to move on. That audacity angered the defendant and he wanted to end her happiness by ending her life.” The trial lasted for four days in the Arapahoe County Courthouse and was presided over by District Court Judge Christopher Cross.
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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. ARAPAHOE SALES Professionals meets
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was a distinct presence in the sky for days as it made loops from Centennial Airport and over Highlands Ranch, Chatfield Reservoir and south Denver before heading back. It could be heard coming and going. On June 19, vintage planes were displayed and flown to acquaint visitors with history. Carl Williams, of Denver, arrived as a passenger in a two-seat 1929 Alexander Eaglerock biplane he built. It was parked on the runway with placards that explained its past. “It absolutely changed my life,” he said of the maiden flight in his first Eaglerock, which now hangs in Denver International Airport. A lucky few got to ride in the B-17, including Denver resident John Kyle, who saw the airplane fly overhead and did a quick online search to determine its origin. He placed a phone call and found out there was one seat still available on the last flight open to the public. Lyle nabbed it and was speeding down the runway hours later.
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I looked at the cover again recently, and my little narrative brain said, “What if that were your cover?” You should do the same thing that I am about to do. The cover depicts chosen individuals, along with a bunch of other things, like a 9-inch Sony television, owned by Paul McCartney, and a velvet snake. I would be sure to have my father’s flight jacket on my cover. And a vessel of chip brushes and paint thinner. I would have a likeness of Gerry Goffin. Goffin just died. He co-wrote “Will You Love Me Tomorrow?” There would be likenesses of Charles Dickens, Oscar Levant and Dorothy Parker. David Letterman. Warren Spahn. “Spahn and Sain and pray for rain.” Of course, Otis Redding. I would want to have a few inexplicables on the cover. Judge Crater and the Collyer brothers, and some west coast luminary named Collier. Michael Collier. I lived at 208 Ireland Avenue and he lived at 198 Ireland Avenue. We were both undecided teenagers. He still shines on. Pink Floyd. They would be on the
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The B-17, it turns out, plays a part in Lyle’s family history. His uncle died at the controls of a B-17 that ran out of gas and crashed after a bombing run over Germany during World War II. The June 19 flight was Lyle’s first time flying in a B-17. One man on the 25-minute flight said he has been waiting since the age of 8 to ride in a B-17. He saw a television news piece on Aviation Week and reserved a spot, knowing it might be a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity. Exploring the B-17 mid-flight brought about a childlike sense of wonder for the men in their sixth and seventh decade that crawled on unforgiving hard floors to discover nearly every nuance of the plane. The bombardier section, a window below the cockpit, provided the best views. The “Aluminum Overcast” came off the assembly line in May 1945 near the end of World War II. It never flew a mission, which is a big reason why it’s still in good condition. With proper maintenance, it could remain in the sky for years to come, assuming there is a pilot capable of handling the difficult controls. cover. Smitty, certainly. E.E. Cummings. How do you get a name like that? Nat King Cole. The Del-Vikings. The Everly Brothers would be a cinch. The Skyliners. Edward Everett Horton and Preston Sturges. Greg Watts, another dear pal. Are you working on your list? The Shirelles, Josephine Baker, Billie Holiday, Matt Holliday, Captain Harry E. Smith, Jennifer and Cindy. Mark Friday wearing a softball cap. Easy: Leonardo da Vinci, Wassily Kandinsky, Edward Hopper, Franz Kline, Robert Motherwell, Richard Diebenkorn, Frankie Lymon, Jan Stüssy. The cover would be an opportunity to identify some people who weren’t onehit wonders in my life, but who made me turn my head and look, or listen or read. It would be a thank-you card. The woman who handed me a small red dog at an animal shelter. Who wrote “I’m in the Mood for Love”? She would have to be on my cover. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@ comcast.net.
tion, Columbine Chapter meets at 1 p.m. the second Saturday of each month from September through May at the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce at the Streets at SouthGlenn, Centennial. If you are interested in attending or have questions regarding eligibility, contact Krispin at Krispin_L_Andersen@Q.com or Merry Snyder at mcs.dar88@ comcast.net.
DAUGHTERS OF the American Revolution, Mount Rosa Chapter typically meets at 1 p.m. every first Monday of the month at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St. in Centennial. Call Gina Moore at 303-7798762 for information or visit http://mountrosa.coloradodar. org/. DAUGHTERS OF the British Empire is a national organization with a philanthropic purpose. For almost a century, DBE has been a common bond for women of British heritage living in the United States. DBE is open to women who are citizens or residents of the United States who are of British Commonwealth birth or ancestry or who are married to men of British Commonwealth birth or ancestry. Nationally and locally, members contribute significantly to the good of their community and to the support of a retirement home established by DBE. There are six chapters in Colorado, including chapters in Littleton, Englewood, Centennial, Evergreen and Boulder County. Call Chris at 303-683-6154 or Olive at 303-347-1311, or visit www. dbecolorado.org and use the contact form available. DTC ROTARY Club meets from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. the first, third and fourth Tuesdays at the Glenmoor Country Club, 110 Cherry Hills Village. Guests are welcome.
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FIBROMYALGIA WOMEN’S group welcomes women wanting to make friendships and have positive discussions on a variety of fibro-related subjects. Group meets at 1:30 p.m. bi-weekly at the Parker Library, in the large conference room. Call Kathy at 303-840-2680 or 303791-8814. INTRODUCTION TO Square Dance class offered from 7-9 p.m. Mondays at Grandview Grange, 2280 Noble Place, Centennial. Visit www.SquareDanceEtc.com. NEWCOMERS CLUB of Centennial, for people new to the area, meets regularly for parties, classes, movies, lunches, coffees and more. E-mail newcomersdenver@msn.com. 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 Club for ages 55 and older is a great way to meet new friends and get out among others in your situation! We call our selves a” Circle of Friends. We have a variety of interests, cards, theater, tours, dinners, lunches, golf , bowling and dances etc. It meets every second Monday at Sr. Ric on Miss. from 4-6 p.m. in Aurora. Call JoAnn at 303-751-5195 or just come. It meets every fourth Tuesday at Chads South of Sixth Avenue in Lakewood form 4-6 p.m. Call Mary Riney at 303-985-8937. The third Wednesday at the Three Margaritas at 5130 S Wadsworth Blvd from 5-7 p.m. Call Jean Fox 303-730-2804.
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Judge upholds state’s gun laws Constitutionality, not wisdom, of statutes weighed by court By Vic Vela
vvela@coloradocommunitymedia. com A federal judge on June 26 rejected a court challenge to gun restrictions that took effect last year, ruling that the new statutes do not infringe on the Second Amendment right to bear firearms, as was alleged by the plaintiffs. The lawsuit was filed by several county sheriffs in Colorado, along with citizens and businesses. The judge’s decision means that the controversial 2012 laws that created universal background checks on gun sales and transfers and banned highcapacity ammunition magazines will remain on the books. The ruling was a victory for gun-control advocates who believe that the laws help to prevent the kind of mass bloodshed that occurred during the 2012 Aurora theater shooting, which prompted the legislation. “Today is an important day in the fight to keep our communities and families safe from gun violence,” Rita Schweitz of the Colorado Coalition Against Gun Violence said through an emailed statement. But plaintiffs told reporters following the court ruling that they plan to appeal the judge’s decision. “We believe (the judge) got it wrong as a matter of law,” said attorney Dave Kopel. “We think we have a very strong case in the Court of Appeals.” The state of Colorado and Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper — who signed the bills into law — were named as defendants in the lawsuit. Chief U.S. District Court Judge Marcia S. Krieger ruled that the law that bans ammunition magazines that carry more than 15 rounds “is not severe” in how it impacts a person’s ability to keep or bear firearms for self-defense purposes. “... this statute does not prevent the people of Colorado from possessing semiautomatic weapons for self-defense, or from using those weapons as they are designed to function,” Krieger wrote in a 50-page opinion. “The only limitation imposed is how frequently they must reload their weapons.” Supporters of the magazine ban law argue that the statute limits the wouldbe shooters’ abilities to get their hands on high-capacity magazines. They also argue that limiting the amount of rounds a person can fire allows time for
‘We believe (the judge) got it wrong as a matter of law. We think we have a very strong case in the Court of Appeals.’ Attorney Dave Kopel victims to fight back or for law enforcement to intervene while the shooter reloads. The plaintiffs argued that skilled shooters know how to reload quickly anyway, which mitigates the benefit of a “critical pause” during magazine reloading. However, Krieger rejected that argument, saying that, “a pause, of any duration, imposed on the offensive shooter can only be beneficial ...” Krieger also took issue with a plaintiffs’ argument that those who are intent on committing violence will simply ignore the law and obtain the magazines anyway. “Hypothetically, this may be true, but the Court declines to speculate about the subjective intentions and means of unspecified criminals involved in unspecified gun violence,” Krieger wrote. As for the law that requires background checks on all gun sales and transfers, the plaintiffs argued that the Second Amendment protects the borrowing of guns for lawful purposes. But Krieger disagreed with the plaintiffs’ interpretation of the Second Amendment. “As repeatedly noted, the Second Amendment guarantees an individual’s right to keep and bear arms for the core purpose of defense of self and home,” she wrote. “However, it is not at all clear that the Second Amendment prevents the government from restricting the ability of persons to acquire firearms via temporary loans from others.” The gun bills were the most controversial of all legislation that was passed by the Democratic-majority Legislature last year. Testimony and debate on the bills often dragged on for several hours and led to Capitol protests from pro-gun advocates as well as shows of support from gun-safety and victims’rights groups. The bills — which passed with no Republican support — had political ramifications for Democrats. The legislation cost Democrats three seats in the state Senate through officeholders’ defeats in recall elections and the resignation of another in the face of a recall
threat. In her decision, Krieger acknowledged the polarizing debate over gun issues, but said that the court’s role has nothing to do with whether a law is popular. It only concerns itself with the constitutionality of the law. “Put another way,” Krieger wrote, “in determining whether a law is constitutional, this decision does not determine whether either law is `good,’ only whether it is constitutionally permissible.” As is the case with all court challenges to state laws, the case was defended by the Colorado Attorney General’s Office, which is headed by Republican Attorney General John Suthers. “Like Judge Krieger, the Colorado Attorney General’s Office has never asserted that the laws in question are good, wise or sound policy,” Suthers said through a statement. “As it does in all cases, the AG’s Office has fulfilled its responsibility to defend the constitutionality of the Colorado law in question. “The Attorney General’s Office fully expects the case to be appealed and looks forward to final resolution of the issues as soon as possible.” But plaintiffs insist that the laws — especially the magazine limit ban — are unenforceable and that Krieger’s decision doesn’t change that belief. “I came out right away and said that these laws are unenforceable, so therefore I won’t enforce them,” said Weld County Sheriff John Cooke. Meanwhile, the court ruling was hailed as a victory for those who have lost loved ones during episodes of gun violence. Dave Hoover, a Lakewood police officer whose nephew, AJ Boik, was killed during the Aurora theater shooting, said the high-capacity magazine ban “can reduce the number of victims killed in mass shootings.” “And as someone who has worked in law enforcement here in Colorado for over 30 years, I can tell you that limiting high-capacity magazines is a significant step in protecting our law enforcement officers in the field.”
Effort to ban firearms on campuses concludes Backers did not want measure to be political issue in the fall By Vic Vela
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Last year’s gun legislation led to recall elections that ended up costing Democrats three seats in the state Senate — two Democrats lost in those recalls, while another resigned in the face of a recall. Toltz did not answer directly when asked if he received any pressure from Democrats or other interested parties to stop the effort. But he did acknowledge the politics of gun control. “Being non-partisan, we decided that our issue was too important to let it become a political football,” he said. Dudley Brown, who heads Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, said petition backers were wise to halt the signature gathering because another gun restriction effort would have “kicked the hornets’ nest.” “I think they got phone calls from Democrats saying this is not a good thing for our candidates for office because this will motivate gun owners in droves,” Brown said. “Democratic operatives know that this is a dangerous thing for them to do, to tinker with this.”
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Local trainer battles it out on national TV Alysha White in episode of Steve Austin’s ‘Broken Skull’ By Jennifer Smith
jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com Most people would run away fast and far if they heard former pro wrestler “Stone Cold” Steve Austin stand up and shout, “I love the smell of combat in the morning!” Not so Alysha White. “Steve Austin is the man,” said the 26-year-old personal trainer. “I’ve had the biggest dorky crush on him since I was a kid. He’s so down to earth, so humble.” White offered herself up to be brutalized on Austin’s new show on Country Music Television, “Broken Skull.” The starring role is played by Austin’s personal obstacle course, which features barbed wire, 60-pound logs, mud, ice water, 40-degree hills and every other thing Austin could fit in to break down the contestants’ body and will. At the end, they climb 17 feet up a raw rope to ring a little bell. Every week, eight people battle each other for the “honor” of attempting the course for a shot at $10,000. “It’s all brutal,” says Austin on the show’s website. “It’s hand-to-hand combat.” But White arrived well prepared for battle, having been fighting one with bulimia most of her life. “I basically destroyed my body, and I’m going to spend the rest of my life trying to fix it,” she said on June 27 during an interview at one of the gyms she trains at, Blunt Force in Denver. Another is Total Fitness and Nutrition in Highlands Ranch. White began modeling as a young girl growing up on her family’s beef farm in Kansas. But beef farms aren’t the best place for the extremely body conscious, and she struggled to keep her weight down. Bulimia was an early method. “It was a really dark place for a really long time,” she said. “It’s helped me to be so blunt and honest about it.” But then she found boxing, a natural for a young lady with five older brothers, she
Catch Alysha White in CMT’s series “Broken Skull” on July 19. Photos by Jennifer Smith said. “Boxing saved me,” she said. “It was the only thing that was more important to me than my addiction. … You will never make that transformation into better until you want it for yourself.” She still models today, along with pursuing body building and her personal-
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Analysts: Beauprez has a shot, a long one Hickenlooper perceived as early favorite, but could be vulnerable By Vic Vela
vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Political observers think that Republican primary voters were wise to avoid picking a polarizing conservative to match up against Gov. John Hickenlooper in the fall, but can the party’s candidate take back the governor’s mansion for the GOP? That question will be answered in November, after voters cast ballots in a race that pits the Democratic Hickenlooper against former Congressman Bob Beauprez. Republicans haven’t won a governor’s race in Colorado since Bill Owens was reelected in 2002 — and Owens was the first Republican to hold the governor’s seat since John David Vanderhoof left office in 1975. So, can Beauprez — who lost a 2006 governor’s race to Bill Ritter by 15 points — reclaim the seat for the GOP? “The answer at this juncture has to be yes,” said Norman Provizer, a longtime political science professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver. “Hickenlooper has a lot of positive things going for him. At the same time, is he in an invulnerable position? No. It’s going to be a race.” While Beauprez may have a chance to
win, the political consensus is that he is the underdog in the race. “It’s still a long shot but it’s not an impossible shot to beat John Hickenlooper,” said Eric Sondermann, an independent political analyst. “But (Beauprez’ emergence from the primary) forces Hickenlooper to wage an intense campaign. Whereas, if it was Tom Tancredo as the nominee, he could Beauprez have just phoned it in.” Tancredo — who is also a former congressman and failed gubernatorial candidate — finished in second place in the primary. He was seen by many political analysts as too polarizing of a candidate to win a Hickenlooper general election, especially given his views on immigration, which could have scared off Latino voters. “From the Republican Party — dare I stay establishment — there was a real concern over Tancredo,” Provizer said. “To put it as simply as I can, he was viewed as a threat by many major Republican players in this state, viewed as a loose cannon that would have negative effects on other Republican candidates in state races.” But how better off Republicans are with Beauprez as their candidate remains to be seen.
Beauprez won’t be facing the political headwinds this time around that he was dealing with in 2006, which was a brutal year for Republicans across the country. And Republicans are hopeful that this year’s congressional midterm elections will create a national wave that will help their party’s state candidates. But Sondermann said that Beauprez needs more than just a Republican wave in order to win. He’ll need mistakes on the part of Hickenlooper — such as comments the governor recently gave to a group of county sheriffs, where he initially indicated a backpedalling of his support of a ban on high-capacity gun magazines. Hickenlooper later clarified his comments and reiterated his support. Not only that, Beauprez will need to “persuade people that he can actually win this thing, in order for people to invest money and energy in this race,” Sondermann said. If Beauprez runs a good campaign, he could give Hickenlooper his first real campaign fight. Hickenlooper won his Denver mayoral races fairly easily and won the governor’s mansion in 2010 in a rout. “Hickenlooper is a tough guy to beat,” Sondermann said. “But the flip side is, John Hickenlooper has never been severely tested in a political sense. We’ll see if this turns out to be a severe test or not. If it is, (Hickenlooper) doesn’t have that experience in a bare knuckle fight.” Beauprez gave a preview of the kind of campaign he intends to wage against
Hickenlooper during his primary victory speech on June 24. He attacked Hickenlooper over his support for gun control legislation and increased renewable energy mandates on electric cooperatives, which he believes has had a negative impact on rural parts of the state. Beauprez also blasted Hickenlooper for granting a temporary reprieve for death row inmate Nathan Dunlap, who killed four people at an Aurora Chuck E. Cheese restaurant in 1996. But Hickenlooper will tout the state’s economic uptick and is sure to point to an unemployment rate that has continued to drop while he’s been in office. Provizer thinks that Hickenlooper’s personality and governing style is an asset. “If you think about it, Hickenlooper was mayor and governor at a very difficult economic time,” he said. “He can be pretty `Coloradan.’ He’s not overly formal and he has a sense of humor. If you look for a leader who says there’s only one right way, this is what we’re gonna do and everything else is wrong — well, that’s not him.” While analysts think that Beauprez has a shot, they believe that the former congressman needs to run a more inspirational campaign than the one he ran in 2006, in order to win. “When your opponent gets close to 60 percent in an American election, that’s not a victory, that’s a slaughter,” Provizer said. “Candidates and campaigns matter, as does the general political environment.”
Arapahoe County won’t jump gun on gay marriage Clerk says he will abide by future court rulings By Jennifer Smith jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder Matt Crane released a statement just hours after the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals’ 2-1 decision that Utah’s ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, saying it will be business as usual in his office for now. “Arapahoe County will continue to uphold Colorado’s constitutional provision on same-sex marriage and follow Colorado statute by issuing civil union certificates to
same-sex couples,” said Crane, a Republican, in the statement. “We will abide by any future court rulings that impact Colorado.” That’s the opposite of what Boulder County Clerk and Recorder Hillary Hall, a Democrat, did when she started issuing marriage licenses immediately after the decision. Boulder County District Attorney Stan Garnett said he was impressed with her courage and that of Boulder County Attorney Ben Pearlman, who supported her decision. “Whatever the technicalities underlying the AG’s position, Hillary and Ben will be proven right,” wrote Garnett on his Facebook page. But Crane agrees with the Colorado At-
torney General’s Office that since the Utah court said its decision couldn’t go into effect until after its presumed appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, should it be upheld there. “Colorado’s constitutional prohibition on same-sex marriages remains in effect,” said Colorado Attorney General John Suthers. “Today’s decision by the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals was stayed by the court and has not gone into effect even in Utah, let alone in Colorado. Any marriage licenses issued to same-sex couples in Colorado before a final court resolution of the issue are invalid.” U.S. Rep. Dianna DeGette, D-Denver, actually officiated some of Colorado’s first civil unions the night they became legal on
May 1, 2013. “The historic ruling by the 10th Circuit Court overturning Utah’s ban on same-sex marriage today brings us one step closer to achieving long-overdue marriage equality in Colorado and across the country,” DeGette wrote on her Facebook page. “Personally, I am eager to dust off my Universal Life Church minister’s credential.” The office of U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman, R-Aurora, did not respond to a request for comment. Colorado is in the 10th Circuit’s jurisdiction, along with Oklahoma, Kansas, New Mexico, Wyoming and Utah, plus the sections of the Yellowstone National Park extending into Montana and Idaho.
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Performers march in the Royal Parade at the Colorado Renaissance Festival on June 29. Photos by Mike DiFerdinando
All dressed up for Ren Fest Annual summer festival draws large crowds each weekend By Mike DiFerdinando
mdiferdinando @coloradocommunitymedia.com Princes and paupers came from across the state over the weekend to enjoy the atmosphere at the Colorado Renaissance Festival & Artisan Marketplace in Larkspur. The festival, now in its 39th year, boasts 10 stages, performing 60 shows daily. Everything from magic to jousting can be found at the festival, including a welldressed public. “It’s awesome for people to get together and dress up. Everyone is in kilts and dressed up with their hair braided with flowers and you can have a couple margaritas and just hang out,” said Renee Teter, of Denver. More than 200 period artisans sell and demonstrate their crafts in the marketplace. The marketplace is cash only. However, there are four ATM locations in the kingdom. The festival, which runs Saturdays and Sunday until Aug. 3, is open each weekend from 10 a.am. t0 6:30 p.m. and offers free on-site parking. “I’ve come almost every year since I was in fourth grade, so probably like 15 or 16 years now. The event hasn’t changed much, there are just more people now,” Eric Fresces said.
A performer interacts with the public June 29 at the Colorado Renaissance Festival. Food and drink are available at the marketplace as well. Giant turkey legs and cold ale are in great supply. Admission is $19.95 for adults, $9 for children ages 5-12 and free for children under the age of five. Festivalgoers are welcome to come dressed in costume and costumes are available for rent. Costumes, swords and daggers are permitted as long as they are properly sheathed. July 5 and 6 is children’s weekend at the festival. Activities include a costume contest at the Puke & Snot Stage, a Royal Quest
Kids jump with bungie cords June 29 at the Colroado Renaissance Festival.
followed by the Knighting Ceremony by Good King Henry and Faire Queen Anne. During children’s weekend only, kids 12 and under experience the festival for free with a paying adult. “They should have it open all week, not just on the weekends,” Teter said. “We’ll come back every year.”
Coloradans are familiar with the impressive sports career of Jeremy Bloom, the three-time world champion skier, twotime Olympian, 11-time World Cup gold medalist and member of the United States Skiing Hall of Fame. And when he wasn’t tearing up the slopes, Bloom was burning up the gridiron as a CU Buff and briefly as an NFL player. But despite all of Jeremy’s sports accolades, his sister, Molly, was leading a quieter yet more colorful life as the owner/ organizer of a high-stakes poker game for the rich and famous, including actors Tobey Maguire, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ben Affleck, Yankees star Alex Rodriguez and billionaire Guy Laliberté, CEO of Cirque du Soleil. “Molly ran her exclusive, top-secret, bicoastal poker ring for several years, keeping the details secret from even her closest friends and family — but now she’s finally showing her hand in her memoir, `Molly’s Game,’” which was released June 24, according to a story in The New York Post. Molly Bloom grew up in Loveland, with her dad, a Colorado State University professor, mom and two brothers. “Months later, Bloom was heading to one of her games when a player texted her that the feds had crashed it looking for her,” the Post story says. “Bloom fled to Colorado, where she refused to talk to investigators, which resulted in her assets being frozen. “The former high-roller lived a quiet life in Colorado until two years later, in 2013, when she moved back to LA and shortly after got a knock on her door from the FBI. “She was charged, along with 30 others, with participating in two Russian-American organized-crime enterprises engaged in gambling and money laundering. (She says she had no idea about her players’ illicit dealings.)” Molly, who was dubbed “the Poker Princess” by news outlets during the trial, avoided prison and was sentenced to one year of probation earlier this year. “If I had to do it all over, would I choose the same path?” she writes. “My answer is yes, a thousand times yes. I had a grand adventure.” To read more of the story in The New York Post, go to nypost.com/2014/06/22/ inside-the-poker-princess-a-list-houseof-cards.
LYFE Kitchen opens to fanfare
Last week, the newly opened LYFE Kitchen at Park Meadows mall held a VIP event to celebrate the health-food eatery’s visiting executive chefs Art Smith, Tal Ronnen and Jeremy Bringardner and to welcome the community to the restaurant. Smith is Oprah’s former chef, famed cookbook author and competitor on Bravo TV’s “Top Chef Duels,” which premieres in August. Ronnen is a celebrated vegan chef and prepared meals for Oprah’s 21-day vegan cleanse. He also owns Crossroads restaurant in Los Angeles. Bringardner is also gaining food cred, having just won an episode of the Food Network’s “Chopped.” He is an accomplished chef who worked in Charlie Trotter’s kitchen before joining the LYFE team. LYFE Kitchen is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week, and serves snacks and beverages, including
People can regularly be spotted dressed in period costumes at the Colorado Renaissance Festival.
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Gallery opens door to ‘Art Unhinged’ In addition to technical skills, and imagination, a sense of humor comes into play with artwork displayed at the Depot Art Gallery’s latest show: “Art Unhinged.” Littleton Fine Arts Guild members were asked to present rare techniques and subjects. Denver artist Jackie McFarland was juror and awarded first place to S. Williams for a painting called “The 6th Food Group.” (Chocolate, you may have guessed.) Other winners: Julia Grundmeier, Nancy Meyer, Renee Chastant, Judith Berlinger and Joe Bonita. The Depot Art Gallery is at 2069 W. Powers Ave. in downtown Littleton. Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. “Art Unhinged” hangs until July 27. 303-795-0781, depotartgallery.org.
Click clique
The Englewood Camera Club will meet at 7 p.m. July 8 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. The presenter will be teacher/photographer Eli Vega. Topics: abstracts, closeups and special effects. Vega said: “The best photography is found where technical know-how and creative aesthetics meet … we need to sharpen not only the left brain, but the right brain.” Guests are welcome.
Legendary ladies
Bemis Library will again present the popular “More Unconventional Women of
to 11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and explores early settlers’ life. $259/$239 DBG members. • “Life on the Farm” runs July 14 to 18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and teaches children to care for farm animals and cultivate vegetables.$259/$239 DBG members.
Books, books and books
the West,” at 2 p.m. July 12, presented by members of The Legendary Ladies, who choose a historical woman, research her, create a script and a costume and take her on the road. Included will be Nelly Bly, a reporter who made a round-the-world trip in 72 days; Captain Jack, an early promoter; Maude Nelson, an early baseball pitcher; Polly Pry, a pioneering reporter for the Denver Post; heiress Sara Winchester; author Anne Ellis, who lived in Rocky Mountain mining camps; and early cowgirl Prairie Rose. Bemis Library is at 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Information: 303-795-3961. Free.
Chatfield camps The Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield offers two camps for children this summer: • Farm Camp at Chatfield: “Way Back When on the Hildebrand Farm” runs July 7
Home-front exhibit
“Littleton Goes to War,” a new exhibit on Littleton’s role in World War II, runs July 5 to Aug. 16 at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. Admission is free. 303795-3900.
Call for crafters
The 43rd Annual Littleton Friends of the Library/Museum Craft Fair is accepting applications from handcrafters for its October Fair. Contact Sherry Kling: skling@ littletongov.org or 303-795-3961.
The Castle Rock Winefest will be held at the Grange at the Meadows, 3692 Meadows Blvd., Castle Rock, from 2 to 8 p.m. on July 19. Tickets: $27 in advance and $37 beginning July 17. More than 180 varieties of wine from more than 24 vineyards will be represented. Live musical entertainment from 4:30 p.m. on by the King Stan Band. Two Castle Rock restaurants will hold advance winemaker dinners: July 15, The Social, 872 W. Happy Canyon Road; and July 16, Augustine Grill, 519 Wilcox St.
Music in Parker
Parker will feature Vertical Horizon at 7:30 p.m. as headliner for the Sulphur Gulch Music Festival, starting at 1 p.m. on July 12 on the grounds and Mainstage at PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Nine regional bands will play on three outdoor stages. Gourmet food trucks and a beer garden will be available. Tickets: $25, day pass; $55 Vertical Horizon plus day pass; kids 12 and younger free on day pass.
New Centennial market
The new Centennial Artisans and Farmers Market (formerly the Streets at Southglenn) is held at Centennial Center Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 12 and Aug. 9. It is on Arapahoe Road between Revere Parkway and Vaughn Street.
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A Super Sidewalk Sale is planned on July 11 and 12 (10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.) and July 13 (noon to 4 p.m.) at Southglenn Library, 6872 S. Vine St., Centennial. A group of “Better Books” will be featured. Friends of the Arapahoe Library District also sells used books on Amazon — find the link through arapahoelibraries. org/friends-of-the-library. In 2013, the organization granted $150,000 to Arapahoe Library District through used book sales.
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‘Divergent’ series author to visit Highlands Ranch By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com Hugely successful young author Veronica Roth, whose “Divergent” trilogy has sold more than 22 million copies and inspired a new popular film by the same name, will appear to meet fans at the Tattered Cover/ Highlands Ranch at 7 p.m. July 15. Appearing with her at the book signing will be Margaret Stohl, co-author of the “Beautiful Creatures” series, which led to a 2013 film with that title. Both authors fit into a major pop culture movement that has readers of all ages collecting and enjoying titles in the young adult category — a trend that took off with J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” series and continues unabated, despite publication of some critical articles. Roth’s latest book is “Four: a Divergent Collection,” four short stories told from the perspective of Tobias “Four” Eaton, a major character in the previous books. “Divergent,” her first title, was written during the winter break of Roth’s final year as a creative writing major at Northwestern University, where she also earned an MFA. Set in her home territory of Chicago, the books take a reader into a dystopian world, where Factions rule: Abnegation, Amnesty, Candor, Dauntless and Erudite. Sixteen-
if you go Veronica Roth and Margaret Stohl will appear at Tattered Cover/Highlands Ranch, 9315 Dorchester St. Highlands Ranch, at 7 p.m. July 15. year-old Tris and others must choose and join a Faction, or become a Divergent, those with an aptitude for more than one — an uncomfortable path. Others in the trilogy, “Insurgent” and “Allegiant,” followed. Roth is on a four-city national tour, which includes Highlands Ranch. At each stop, her publisher, Harper-Collins, will pair her with another popular young-adult author. In this case, it’s Stohl, whose new title is “Idols,” second in her new series that debuted with “Icons.” When readers buy a copy of both new books, it will trigger the gift of a book through the national organization One Book to a child in need, according to Tattered Cover’s Michael Cruikshank, special events manager. This program will follow Roth to other cities she visits: Boston, Atlanta and Lansing, Mich. Roth is said to have been a voracious reader as a teen and is committed to encouraging young people to read. In addition to her four-city tour, Roth will be attending the enormously popular San Diego Comic Con International, which attracts fans of science fiction by the thousands.
State salutes authors across 16 categories Awards ceremony held at historic Aspen hotel By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia. com On June 13, Colorado Humanities and Center for the Book announced winners of awards in 16 categories, selected after five months of judging of the 177 titles originally submitted. The awards ceremony was held at the historic Hotel Jerome in Aspen. Rheem Abu-Baker of Colorado Humanities coordinated the competition and judging. Winners were invited to read from their works, entered in one of the oldest state award programs in the country, where authors, editors and artists have been recognized for 23 years. South-metro area writers Craig Marshall Smith, Elizabeth Gibbons Van Ingen and Susan Allspaw of Highlands Ranch, and Sandra Wittow of Englewood, had titles among the finalists, but did not make the winning list. We congratulate them all for persisting from the idea stage to their finished books. Many of the competing titles had a connection to the West in storyline or subject. Winning books and categories were: ç Biography: “Ernest L. Blumenschein: The Life of an American Artist,” by Robert W. Larson and Carole B. Larson. • Children’s Literature: “The Tumbleweed Came Back,” by Carmela LaVignaCoyle and Kevin Rechin.
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Ted’s salutes the bison
Ted’s Montana Grill restaurants are joining their fans to pay tribute to the ingredients, meals and hospitality that define the Great American West. The restaurants are celebrating a Great American Summer with an online photo contest, signature burgers and a campaign to elect bison as the national mammal at votebison.org. “Bison are a true American icon that once thundered across our Great Plains,” said George W. McKerrow, who, along with media mogul Ted Turner, co-founded Ted’s Montana Grill and pioneered the effort to preserve our country’s bison herds. “This summer, we are celebrating authentic American dining by shining a spotlight on all the ways local mavericks enjoy our
• Creative Non-Fiction: “Animal, Mineral, Radical: Essays on Wildlife, Family and Food,” by B.K. Loren. • General Non-Fiction: “Tasting Colorado: Favorite Recipes from the Centennial State,” by Michele Morris. • Genre Fiction: “Changes,” by Pamela Nowak. • Historical Fiction: “The Drowning Guard: a Novel of the Ottoman Empire,” by Linda Lafferty. • History: “Denver Mountain Parks: 100 Years of a Magnificent Dream,” by Erika D. Walker, Wendy Rex-Atzet, Sally L. White, W. Bart Berger, Thomas J. Noel and John Fielder. • Juvenile Literature: “Grave Images,” by Jenny Goebel. • Literary Fiction: “Little Raw Souls,” by Steven Schwartz. • Memoir: “I Promise Not to Suffer: A Fool for Love Hikes the Pacific Coast Trail,” by Gail D. Storey. • Mystery: “Desperado: A Mile High Noir,” by Manuel Ramos. • Pictorial: “Firmament: A Meditation on Place in Three Parts,” by Andrew Beckham. • Poetry: “Natural Takeover of Small Things,” by Tim Z. Hernandez. • Poetry/Chapbook: “Ndewo Colorado,” by Uche Ogbuji. • Thriller/Suspense: “Double Dare,” by Michael Madigan. • Young Adult Literature: “Ascendant,” by Rebecca Taylor. More information about the competition can be found at coloradohumanities. org.
beef and bison burgers.” Now through July 14, entries and nominations for the “Bite Your Bison” photo contest may be submitted on the Ted’s Montana Grill Facebook page, or via Instagram photos and tweets with the hashtag #BiteYourBison. Photo entries also will be accepted at bigskyspirit@tedsmontanagrill.com. Three fans with the most votes will enter the finals, where a restaurant voting panel will choose the grand prize winner of a Big Green Egg barbecue.
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Eavesdropping on a DUI clinic participant smoking outside of the clinic in Northglenn: ”I am just two drinks short of being sober.” Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktiecolorado.com/pennyparker. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.
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MUSIC/CONCERTS SCOTT ThE BagpIpER TO pERfORM CaSTlE COUNTRy Assisted Living will welcome bagpiper Scott Beach for a program
of patriotic songs on Monday, July 7. Beach will perform at 11 a.m. at Cantril House, 221 Cantril St., Castle Rock; at 1 p.m. at Valley House, 255 S. Valley Drive, Castle Rock; and at 3 p.m. at Victorian House, 19600 Victorian Drive, Parker. Beach has played the Great Highland Bagpipes for more than 25 years. He was trained by world-renowned pipers Murray and Patricia Henderson in Scotland. This event is free and open to the public. For information or to RSVP, call 303-482-5552.
pIaNO COMpOSITIONS pROgRaM SCOTT O’NEIll, resident conductor of the Colorado Symphony, presents a program of piano compositions at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, at Arts in the Afternoon at the Lone Tree Arts Center, in the Event Hall. Go to www.lonetreeartscenter.org. SUMMER Walk CONCERT SERIES
SUMMER CONCERTS WITh fIREWORkS hUdSON gaRdENS & Event Center welcomes Firefall on Friday, July 4. Fireworks will follow. Concert begins at 7 p.m. and is part of the gardens’ 16th summer concert season. Parking is free. For tickets, go to www.altitudetickets.com. Go to www. hudsongardens.org for details. lEgENdaRy ladIES ThEaTRICal ShOW
pRaIRIE Sky Park Summer Walk Concert Series presents the Mary Louise Lee Trio, R&B, Friday, July 11; and Chuck Pyle Duo, alternative country and contemporary folk, Friday, Aug. 8, at 9381 Crossington Way, Lone Tree. Concerts are from 4-5:30 p.m. the second Friday of the month. Contact Iris Gregg at Irisg@sspr.org, or call 303-708-3513.
ThEaTER hEROIC dOINgS “lOBBy hERO” plays through Sunday, July 6, at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Directed by Linda Suttle of Littleton. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: vintagetheatre.com. WIzaRd CaMp ThEaTRE Of Dreams presents its 11th summer wizard camp from Monday, July 7 to Thursday, July 10. Focus is on performance, creativity and presentation. Classes taught by professional magicians Joe Givan and Carol Massie. Camp runs from 9:30 a.m. to noon, with a recital at noon on the last day. For ages 7 and older. Cost includes supplies, tote bag and a T-shirt, plus the recital show. Camp is at 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Go to www. AmazingShows.com or call 303-660-6799 for details.
Province Center Car Wash, 8804 S. Colorado Blvd. There will be more than 40 kids waiting for cars to wash.
NaTURE dISCOvERy, SENSORy hIkE JOIN hUdSON Gardens on a sensory hike as we feel, smell and taste our way through the gardens from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 12. Participants will discover the many textures of plants, from the sharp needles of spruce trees to the fuzzy and soft leaves of plants like Lamb’s Ear. We’ll also have a chance to take in the wonderful scents of plants that smell like licorice, popcorn, and chocolate. Lastly, we’ll get to sample some of the tasty plants grown in the herb garden. Check in at the Gift Shop at least five minutes prior to the start of the program. Program is outdoors, rain or shine, so dress for the weather. Call 303-797-8565 ext. 306 or visit shop.hudsong ardens.org to register. ‘dIvERgENT’ aUThOR BOOk SIgNINg aUThOR Of the Divergent series, Veronica Roth, will sign books and celebrate the release of “Four: A Divergent Collection,” a compilation of four short stories set in the Divergent world told from the perspective of Tobias “Four” Eaton, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, at Tattered Cover Highlands Ranch, 9315 Dorchester St. The book will be released July 8. Roth will be joined by author Margaret Stohl (“Beautiful Creatures” and “Icons” series). For every ticket sold, a new book will be donated to a child in need through First Book (http://www.firstbook.org/). Call 303-322-1965. lUNChEON MEETINg WITh MayOR WhaT TO know what’s happening in Lone Tree? Join the Lone Tree Arts Center Guild at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, for a luncheon meeting with Mayor Jim Gunning. He will provide updates on plans for the city. Go to www.lonetreeartscenterguild.org to register. Lunch is $15.
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ThE lEgENdaRy Ladies present “Unconventional Women of the West,” a theatrical performance, at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, at the Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd., Lone Tree. The performance is part of the Living and Aging Well in Lone Tree speaker series, which includes lunch. RSVP to LivingandAgingWellinLT@gmail. com or 303-225-4930 by Friday, July 4. NonLone Tree residents welcome to attend. Cost is $10 and includes lunch (payable to SSPRD). ICE CREaM SOCIal ThE hIghlaNdS Ranch Metro District’s annual ice cream social is from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, at Civic Green Park in Highlands Ranch. The event, which has become a summer tradition for many families in the community, features allyou-can-eat ice cream and snow cones for $2. All proceeds from wrist-band sales will go to the Highlands Ranch Park and Recreation Foundation. Visit www.highlandsranch.org or call 303-791-0430 for information.
SEvEN aCTRESSES portray women in the history of the West in a dramatic presenta-
tion at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. The historical characters include Nelly Bly, a ground-breaking reporter known for a record-breaking trip around the world in 72 days; Captain Jack, a colorful promoter described as one of “the wildest women in Colorado history”; Maude Nelson, an early professional baseball pitcher; Polly Pry, a pioneering reporter for The Denver Post; heiress Sara Winchester; author Anne Ellis who lived in the Rocky Mountain mining camps; and early cowgirl Prairie Rose, known for her sensational costumes. Each actress researched her character, written her script and created a costume. Program will be produced by The Legendary Ladies, a group that exists to promote the role of women in the settling of the West. Call 303-795-3961.
ThIS BUg’S fOR yOU “COMpaNy” By Stephen Sondheim plays through Saturday, July 19, presented by Equi-
nox Theatre Company at the Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo St., Denver. Colin Roybal is director. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets: EquinoxTheatreDenver.com.
SUMMER OpERa CENTRal CITy Opera presents its 2014 Festival through Aug. 13: “The Marriage of Figaro” runs alternately with “Dead Man Walking” through July at the historic Central City Opera House. “The Sound of Music” will run Aug. 5-13 at the Buell Theatre in the Denver Performing Arts Complex. For ticket information: centralcityopera.org, 303-292-6700.
EvENTS INdEpENdENCE day BBQ CaSTlE COUNTRy Assisted Living plans its annual Fourth of July barbecue at noon Friday, July 4, at each of its houses - Cantril House, 221 Cantril St., Castle Rock; Valley House, 255 S. Valley Drive, Castle Rock; and Victorian House, 19600 Victorian Drive, Parker. Guests are welcome. Entry is $5 per person to cover the cost of food. For information or to RSVP, call 303-482-5552. TIpS fOR hIkINg a fOURTEENER
JIM haNSMaNN from the Castle Rock Museum will present a program on the Civilian Conservation Corp. camp in Castle Rock. The free presentation is at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 10, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Refreshments served at 6:30 p.m.
JOIN JON Kedrowski at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 10, in exploring the nuts and bolts of mountain weather patterns, altitude and gear, and how this information will help you prepare in hiking Colorado’s Fourteeners. Program will be at the Parker Library, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive, Parker. Kedrowski’s book “Sleeping on the Summits: Colorado’s Fourteener High Bivys” will be available for sale and signing. Call 303-791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org to register.
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ThE WIldlIfE Experience presents “Gorilla Trek: An Urban Safari” at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 12, at 10035 Peoria St., Parker. Meet Mountain Gorilla Conservation Fund founder Ruth Keesling and view the Mountain Gorilla Keeping Diane Fossey’s Dream Alive exhibit. Go to www. gorillaevents.com/ gorillatrek.
BUIld yOUR summer reading list and maybe win a door prize at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 10, at the Roxborough Library, 8357 N. Rampart Range Road, Unit 200. Program will appeal to lovers of historical fiction. Call 303-791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org to register.
SOCCER ClINIC aRMa dEI Academy, 345 E. Wildcat Reserve Parkway, Highlands Ranch, offers a number of clubs that are open to Highlands Ranch and the surrounding communities. A 10-day soccer camp, led by coach Steve Marshall, a semi-pro English soccer player, meets from 8-11 a.m. Monday to Friday, July 7-11 and July 14-18. Camp covers fundamentals. To register, call 303-346-4523 or email lpayne@armadeiacademy.com. BOTaNIC gaRdENS faRM CaMp dENvER BOTaNIC Gardens at Chatfield plans farm camp “Way Back When on Hildebrand Ranch” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, July 7, to Friday, July 11. Scholarships available. Campers will explore life as an early settler, including churning butter, making biscuits and learning to cook on a wood-burning stove on the Hildebrand Ranch. No late pick-up available. Sign up at http://catalog.botanicgardens.org/DateSelection. aspx?item=2118 gROWINg ThE pERfECT vEgETaBlE gaRdEN hUdSON gaRdENS gardeners will answer questions and give advice on how to grow the perfect vegetable garden from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 8. Opportunities to observe bed preparation, planting, weeding, harvesting, and more. Drop by anytime; no registration required.
hUNgER aNd OUR COMMUNITy COlUMBINE UNITEd Church sponsors an educational series “Why Do We Have So Many Hungry People?” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, July 8, 15, 23, at 6375 S. Platte Canyon Road, Littleton. The series is designed for anyone who has ever participated in a food drive, contributed to the food bank or worked at a soup kitchen. Topics are “What does hunger look like in our community” on July 8; “Why don’t they just get a job,” July 15; and “Hunger in the schools” on July 22. Speakers from Food Bank of the Rockies, the Colorado Center on Law and Policy, Warren Village, LPS, Jeffco Public Schools and more. MalaySa hISTORy, ROlE IN WORld JOIN aCTIvE Minds from 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, as we explore the history of Malaysia, its role in the region and the world, and the recent disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. Program is free and takes place at RiverPointe, 5225 S. Prince St., Littleton. Call 303-797-0600 to RSVP. WIldfIRE fIghTINg, BURN RECOvERy
ThE NExT movie in Centennial’s outdoor movie series is “The Little Mermaid,” showing Friday, July 11 at Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave., Centennial. Each event features entertainment, snacks and the movie, which will begin at dusk. In honor of the event’s water theme, the park’s water play area will stay open until dark, and a bubble tower and bounce house with water slide will add to the fun. The Funnels food truck and Tart and Tatlee vendors will be on site. Alcohol is not allowed. Blankets and chairs are welcome.
JOIN aCTIvE Minds from 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, to learn how fires are fought, the role of forest policy, burn recovery, weather and newer challenges. We’ll also look at the role of fire in nature and how areas have recovered from devastating burns. Program is free and takes place at Roxborough Library, 8357 N. Rampart Range Road, Unit 200, Littleton. Call 303-791-7323 to RSVP, or go to www.DouglasCountyLibraries.org.
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ThE 16Th annual Robert D. Hayes Golf Tournament is Friday, July 11, at Red Hawk Ridge
Golf Course, 2156 Red Hawk Ridge Drive, Castle Rock. The tournament is a fundraiser for Kiwanis Club of Castle Rock. Go to www.kiwanisatcastlerock.org for details and an application.
8Th-gRadERS plaN CaR WaSh ThE 8Th-gRadE class from Platte River Academy will be washing cars to raise money from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, July 12. The donation-based wash will help fund the 8th-graders’ trip to Washington, D.C., in April 2015. Car washing will take place at
lEaRN ThE benefits of business planning and how to write one to ensure the success of your business. This program, presented by the Small Business Development Center of South Metro Denver, begins at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, at the Parker Library, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive. To register, visit http://www.smallbusinessdenver.com/events.cfm. EdITOR’S NOTE: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Friday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.
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Playful ‘Plash’ placed in park Little’s Creek Park artwork designed for light interaction Vertical Horizon, an alt-rock band that had a string of hits in the late 1990s and early 2000s, is headlining this year’s Sulphur Gulch Music Festival July 12 at the PACE Center. Courtesy photo
Music fest caters to younger demographic Sulphur Gulch Music Festival to take over PACE on July 12 By Chris Michlewicz
cmichlewicz@colorado communitymedia.com The reincarnated Sulphur Gulch Music Festival has “everything you want” and more. The Town of Parker’s cultural arts staff booked Vertical Horizon, an alt-rock band that had a string of hits in the late 1990s and early 2000s, to headline this year’s festival July 12 at the Parker Arts, Culture and Events Center. The Sulphur Gulch Music Festival began two years ago as a celebration of blues music, but organizers are banking on an expanded and more diverse lineup to potentially double last year’s crowd of 250. They are catering to the 30-40 age group, many of whom associate fond memories with Vertical Horizon’s music. Elaine Mariner, arts and culture director for the Town of Parker, sought the advice of her 32-year-old son, who gave the band an enthusiastic thumbs-up. The same happened with Parker’s deputy town administrator Michelle Kivela.
“One of the gaps we felt we had in programming was bands for Parker’s young professionals,” Mariner said. “We’re actively trying to attract that demographic.” With that goal in mind, Vertical Horizon’s name came up and the opportunity was seized. Their biggest hit, 2000’s “Everything You Want,” skyrocketed to the top of the music charts, and subsequent singles received moderate airplay on radio. The PACE Center typically books 1970s and ‘80s bands like Air Supply and Starship. Local and regional bands will fill out the lineup and play outside at the PACE Center’s amphitheater and east parking lot during the day. Vertical Horizon will play indoors on the main stage at 7:30 p.m. If the level of interest grows, the Sulphur Gulch Music Festival could turn into a miniature version of Lollapalooza, Mariner said. “I see no reason why this couldn’t be a giant street music festival every summer,” she said. “That’s something I hope for for Parker.” The festival starts at 1 p.m. July 12. Tickets are $25 for a day pass (children under 12 are free), $40 for Vertical Horizon only and $55 for a day pass and the Vertical Horizon concert. Go to www.PACEcenteronline.org to purchase tickets.
By Sonya Ellingboe and Jennifer Smith Staff writers The South Suburban Public Art Committee welcomed its most recent commissioned acquisition, “Plash,” on June 27 at Little’s Creek Park, near the intersection of Broadway and Sterne Parkway. Committee chair Joyce Volpe introduced other committee members and the artists, Jean and Tom Latke of Pueblo, at the site. Created from brilliantly colored glass, stainless steel and concrete, “Plash” is positioned to catch the sun and bright light and play games with them. The Latkas explained that “Plash” is the sound of a drop hitting water. They spoke of their start as ceramists and their transition into working with glass. “We found the pottery equipment also works for glass. Thirty-five years of making pots is enough. And glass is very sexy,” Tom Latka said. He had earlier told committee member Charles Whitley (publisher of ArtScape Colorado and a friend): “To be an artist is like doing a tap dance on a tightrope between the head, the heart and the hands …” This work really illustrates that, with its passionate use of color and form, as well as the manifestation of technical skills in assembling the glass, cementing it to concrete and framing it in mirrorfinish steel. “Plash” measures 6-by-8by-6 feet and weighs 5,000 pounds. It is carefully sited to avoid the park’s sprinklers. The Latkas, who are nationally recog-
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Nationally recognized artists Tom and Jean Latka talk about “Plash,” a sculpture created from glass, concrete and steel, installed near the pond’s edge at Little’s Creek Park in Littleton. Photo by Sonya Ellingboe nized and have work in the Smithsonian collection, produce works of public art that withstand weathering and are attractive to viewers of all ages. (I found myself wishing for the company of a 4-year-old when “Plash” was introduced — it would be love at first sight.) From the Latkas’ website: “Our goal is to reconnect with these archetypal, primal-ubiquitous forms, the shapes that everyone relates to, like spheres, circles, ovals and spirals. Universal forms, like the shape of our planet or the concentric circles or drops of water are our guide …” The easily accessible “Plash” is a good introduction to the Latkas’ world. An example of earlier ceramic work is a 1998 relief mural on the wall of the Littleton Center, soon after one enters.
SALOME’S STARS FOR THE WEEK OF JunE 30, 2014
ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) Get your facts together and become familiar with them before you have to face up to that interview. The better prepared you are, the easier it will be to make that important impression. TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) new information might warrant changing your mind about a recently made decision. never mind the temporary confusion it might cause. Acting on the truth is always preferable. GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) Creating a loving atmosphere for those you care for could pay off in many ways. Expect to hear some unexpected but very welcome news that can make a big difference in your life.
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CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) Stepping away from an old and seemingly insoluble problem might be helpful. use the time to take a new look at the situation and perhaps work out a new method of dealing with it. LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) You’re still in a favorable goalsetting mode. However, you might need to be a little more realistic about some of your aims. Best to reach for what is currently doable. The rest will follow. VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) A setback is never easy to deal with. But it could be a boon in disguise. Recheck your proposal, and strengthen the weak spots. Seek advice from someone who has “been there and done that.” LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) Coming up with a new way of handling a tedious job-regulated chore could lead to more than just a congratulatory memo once the word reaches the “right people.” Good luck. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to nov 21) What you might call determination someone else might regard as stubbornness. Look for ways to reach a compromise that won’t require a major shift of views on your part. SAGITTARIUS (nov 22 to Dec 21) You’re still in a vulnerable mode vis-a-vis “offers” that sound too good to be true. So continue to be skeptical about anything that can’t be backed up with provable facts. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) Thrift is still dominant this week. What you don’t spend on what you don’t need will be available for you to draw on should a possible (albeit temporary) money crunch hit. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) Staying close to home early in the week allows for some introspection about your social life. Sort out your feelings before rejoining your fun-time fellows on the weekend. PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) It can be a bit daunting as well as exciting to find yourself finally taking action on a long-delayed move for a change. It helps to stay with it when others rally to support you. BORN THIS WEEK: Your love of home and family provide you with the emotional support you need to find success in the outside world. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Jansen working with very young Warriors team By Tom Munds
tmunds @coloradocommunitymedia.com Prep basketball season is months away, but new Arapahoe High School head coach Brad Jensen got a chance to evaluate players June 19-22 as they played in the Continental-Centennial League tournament. “These games were important for our players,” said the school’s former JV coach at the end of the tournament. “It gives our players an opportunity to see where we stand and what we have to do in order to be competitive in our league.” Jensen said his team has been busy since school was over. “We played a lot of games, have gone to camps and played in tournaments,” he said before the team headed to the University of Denver for a tournament June 27-28. “We urge the players to come in and take part in our weight training program three days a week, plus we have a number of our guys playing club basketball, so they will be going to (other) tournaments in July. When that wraps up, it will be about time to get ready for school to start.” Jensen said the coming boys basketball
season will be a challenge for the Warriors, because there are only two returning varsity players and those players were reserves a season ago. “We are a very young team with only two seniors on the roster, so the majority of our players will be juniors this year,” he said. “One advantage I have is I know the guys who played on that (JV) team that went 14-6 last season. “The guys have gotten the opportunity to see the difference between varsity and JV-level competition. They saw that the varsity level moves a lot faster and the players are more skilled. The guys know they have to make the adjustment to be ready to play varsity. Our guys are working on making those adjustments and we are seeing steady improvement every time we are on the court.” Jensen said most Warrior opponents will enjoy a height advantage, as the tallest Arapahoe player is about 6-3. He also said the team has only average speed. “We know the challenges, so our focus will be about playing team basketball and playing good defense,” he said. “We know that solid defense takes on added importance when you don’t have the big guys to jam up the middle and control the boards.” He said he expects the strength of the Warriors team will be depth. While this is a young team, he said all 11 players on the varsity roster will be talented athletes.
New Warrior head basketball coach Brad Jensen talks to his players on June 20 after they played their final game in the Continental-Centennial League tournament. Jensen said Arapahoe’s basketball team will be very young this year but, as junior varsity coach last season, he said he knows the players and what needs to be done to help the Warriors be competitive when basketball season rolls around. Photo by Tom Munds In keeping with tradition, the coach expects a big turnout for basketball. He said the Warriors will have teams playing full schedules in the varsity, junior varsity, sophomore and freshman competitions. The Warriors were winless in the six tournament games between the two leagues, but, except for the final game
against Legend, Jensen said they were in every game. “We have a long way to go,” he said. “But we have seen what it takes to be a good basketball team. Today we talk about what are we going to do and are we willing to do the work to take that step we need to take to be a good basketball team.”
Colorado’s elite gather on the pitch Nine south metro players participate in state coaches association all-star games By Jim Benton
jbenton @coloradocommunitymedia.com Many of the world’s elite players are competing this month in the World Cup soccer tournament in Brazil. Some of Colorado’s best high school players, meanwhile, got together to play in the Colorado High School Soccer Coaches Association’s All-State games June 25 at Trailblazer Stadium in Lakewood. Arapahoe senior Lauren Conley, who will play next season at the University of Denver, was the lone south metro girl to participate. She was on the south team, which lost 3-1 to their north counterparts. “It was kind of different,” said Conley. “It wasn’t the same as playing for my high school. But, it was awesome to come out here and play. I know a lot of the girls from club and it was real fun to have all of us come out and play with the best players in the state.
“It was hard because we haven’t played in a while and we haven’t played with each other. It was just kind of a fun thing and I’m glad they do something like this.” Conley won’t be playing much soccer this summer but instead will be preparing for next season with the Pioneers. “I’m training and just kind of preparing for college soccer,” she said. “I leave for school in August. A lot of the girls I know leave in early July and just kind of getting ready for that transition that we all have to make. “DU gives us a summer manual for college. Mine is four days of running and two days of lifting. Most of soccer is fitness but I’ve always weight-trained. It’s definitely going to be weird living without my parents and stuff. I’m close to home so it’s different for me than a lot of the girls. I’m definitely nervous, but really excited to be able to play for DU. I’m just preparing myself.” While Conley was the only girl, eight south metro boys were invited to play. Cherry Creek’s Jason Kagie and Ben Bartelett, as well as Josh Kracke and Andrew Griender of Rock Canyon played for the north team, while Brendan Clark of Valor Christian, Mountain Vista’s Kyle Vigil and Chase Breslaw and Dalton Lundberg of Heritage were on the
south team. Rock Canyon’s Sean Henning was one of the coaches for the north, which won the game 1-0 on a goal by George Washington’s William Murphy in the 61st minute. “It was a blast,” said Kracke. “It was an honor to be able to play with these guys. It was good competition with high intensity. There is like high school soccer and then this match with all the elite players at a higher level. It made it harder but it was faster and more fun.” Kracke, like Conley, will be working out this summer to prepare to play next season at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs. Kagie, a graduated senior, doesn’t plan to play soccer in college and enjoyed his last match of competitive soccer. “It was a lot fun,” he said. “I really, really enjoyed it. It was a different type of game because we didn’t know each other. But we played well. “I’m not playing in college. I’m just sort of having fun playing soccer. I’m going to play club maybe later on. I just don’t want to have soccer as a job. I like the more fun aspect of it rather than the super competitive aspect of it.”
Lauren Conley, of Arapahoe High, takes a drink during the CHSSCA’s All-State soccer matches on June 25. Photo by Jim Benton
Zuppa makes players around her better Littleton High grad named Girls Lacrosse Player of Year By Jim Benton
jbenton @coloradocommunitymedia.com Stacey Zuppa is a prime example of the fact that it takes more than statistics to measure the worth of a good girls lacrosse player. Zuppa, a recent Littleton High School graduate, did not lead the Heritage/Littleton lacrosse team in scoring. Her totals in goals, assists and points were among the top 10 in the Continental League but were not high on the list of state leaders. Still, Zuppa’s all-around play was a factor in her being named Colorado Community Media’s South Metro Girls Lacrosse Player of the Year. She was also chosen as the Continental League’s Player of the Year. “I don’t even look at statistics,” said Zuppa, who will play lacrosse next season at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. “I don’t think they really speak to the game
Stacey Zuppa, of the Heritage/Littleton squad, is Colorado Community Media’s South Metro Girls Lacrosse Player of the Year. Courtesy photo at all. There is so much that goes on that is not recorded, especially the assists. They are very strict, like it has to be a quick goal, but sometimes it’s more setting up a play, getting the ball, moving it and get-
ting other people open. “I look at other teams and see they have thousands of goals and assists, but that also speaks to the team. We really did well, everyone on our team. It wasn’t just
that we were going to have just one person score all the time. A lot of different people were able to constantly contribute.” Zuppa had 45 goals and 63 points for the Gryphons, who advanced to the second round of the state playoffs. She led the Continental League in draws with a .508 percentage. “She’s an amazing athlete,” said Heritage/Littleton coach Alexis Rawlings. “She doesn’t have a stop button. She never wanted to be taken off the field.” Rawlings lauded Zuppa as the midfield transition player who helped the Gryphons switch into offensive plays. Rawlings said one of Zuppa’s biggest concerns was “how can she assist another player.” “I did really well and I was able to grow as a leader and take on that role,” recalled Zuppa. “I was one of the few seniors on the team. It was a good experience. I was able to lead. I was a captain, which was nice, and I was able to bring a lot to the team on the field too. “There were many games I wasn’t scoring, but I was setting picks for someone else to help them get open or maybe set up a play, which can be a little more helpful sometimes than just scoring a goal.”
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jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Kyle Ray used to play kickball at Colorado National Speedway, but he’s now one of the racetrack’s paramount drivers. Ray is listed as a rookie in the Mod Coupe, Super Modified and Grand American Modified divisions, but the Littleton resident is a third-generation driver who started his racing career in Go-Karts, Shifter Karts, Sprint Cars and Midgets. “My grandpa, his name is Bill Ray, raced at Englewood Speedway in the Super Modified in the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s,” said Ray. “My dad raced at CNS when it was dirt. His name is also Bill Ray. He raced when it was asphalt in the Super Stock. “I kind of grew up at CNS. My aunt used to get there at like 1 o’clock every day to watch practice. She would take care of the kids. We had like a day-care service in the grandstands. We would just hang out up there. Then my dad and grandpa would go watch the races from the pits. I wasn’t allowed in the pits because there was an age limit. I remember playing kickball and stuff at CNS by the bathrooms over there in turn four.” Ray, 26, started racing go-karts in 2001 and raced professionally. He took second in the Monaco Kart Cup and started driving open-wheel cars in 2006. After taking a few years off because of financial reasons, he resumed racing four years ago at CNS in the Legend series. He captured two Rocky Mountain Legend Racing Association championships and this season is driving the No. 3 Mod Coupe for Starr Racing, owned by Littleton’s Jack Starr, in the Colorado Auto Racing Club series. He is also driving the No. 58 Super Modified owned by his dad and a Grand American Modified, which is owned by Mike Hunter of Parker. “Basically every day after I get off work, I go to work at my second job as a race-car person,” said Ray. Ray holds track records for Modified Coupes and Legends at CNS. He established the Legend mark of 18.500 and 72.973 miles per hour July 5, 2013. He broke his own Mod Coupe record on June 7 with a 15.266 at 88.4 mph. “I’m a rookie in all three divisions but I wouldn’t consider myself a rookie, but according to their format I’m a technically a rookie,” said Ray. “Our goal for this year was to win the CARC championship but we had some mechanical failures on the car and had two DNFs (did not finish). We changed our focused to winning the Super Modified championship for this season. We are second in points right now.” Joe Starr, Jack’s brother, claims it is hard not to notice when Ray is driving. “I’d have to say right at the moment that Kyle Ray is the hottest driver at the track when you start looking at all the divisions he’s racing in,” said Starr. “He’s made an impression in all three divisions. He’s a pretty hot commodity right at the moment.”
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FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 04/04/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly L. Decker #32647 Toni M.N. Dale #30580 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 302, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 14-944-26317 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
Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): Penelope A Melville McBain A/K/A Penelope A McBain Original Beneficiary(ies): Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust: October 11, 2008 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: November 04, 2008 Recording Information (Reception Number): B8123102 Original Principal Amount: $177,840.46 Outstanding Principal Balance: $176,067.02 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 30, HILLCREST HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 1740 West Crestline Drive, Littleton, CO 80120. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
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THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. If applicable, a description of any changes to the deed of trust described in the notice of election and demand pursuant to affidavit as allowed by statutes: C.R.S.§38-35-109(5)The Legal Description has been modified by a Corrective Affidavit Recorded on March 20, 2014, at Reception No. D4022194 of the Records of the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder. The legal description in the deed of trust indicates the incorrect county of the property as “in the City of Centennial, Jefferson County, Colorado” rather than the “County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.” 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, 07/30/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 6/5/2014 Last Publication: 7/3/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 04/02/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: John A. Lobus #3648 the Law Firm of John A Lobus 710 Kipling Street, Suite 402, Lakewood, CO 80215 (303) 232-5606 Attorney File # BOW v Jefferson 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.: 0428-2014 First Publication: 6/5/2014 Last Publication: 7/3/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0429-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On April 4, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): Daniel D Armendariz Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for KeyBank National Association Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: KeyBank National Association Date of Deed of Trust: September 04, 2007 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: November 26, 2007 Recording Information (Reception Number): B7148457 Original Principal Amount: $153,400.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $141,109.31 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: SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE Also known by street and number as: 7661 S Steele St, 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, 07/30/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration
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, 07/30/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 6/5/2014 Last Publication: 7/3/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 04/04/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Jennifer Griest #34830 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery-Graber #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 14-00811 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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0429-2014 EXHIBIT A CONDOMINIUM UNIT 46, BUILDING 9, MONTEREY CONDOMINIUMS PHASE 4, ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS RECORDED JULY 26, 1983 IN BOOK 3924 AT PAGE 1, AMENDED SEPTEMBER 19, 1983 IN BOOK 3971 AT PAGE 592 AND ACCORDING TO THE MAP OF DISCOVERY AT MONTEREY PHASE 4 RECORDED SEPTEMBER 19, 1983 IN PLAT BOOK 67 AT PAGE 60 THROUGH 66, ALL IN THE RECORDS OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Legal Notice NO.: 0429-2014 First Publication: 6/5/2014 Last Publication: 7/3/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0441-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On April 4, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): HEATHER MAKOSKI Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO., INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust: September 30, 2004 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: October 04, 2004 Recording Information (Reception Number): B4173983 Original Principal Amount: $130,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $111,845.42 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: ATTACHED HERETO AS "LEGAL DESCRIPTION" AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. Also known by street and number as: 5250 S Huron Way 10206, 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, 07/30/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 6/5/2014 Last Publication: 7/3/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 04/04/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly L. Decker #32647 Toni M.N. Dale #30580 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 302, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 14-944-26317 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 0441-2014 Exhibit A UNIT 206, IN CONDOMINIUM BUILDING 10, HICKORY PLACE CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM
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0441-2014 Exhibit A UNIT 206, IN CONDOMINIUM BUILDING 10, HICKORY PLACE CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF, RECORDED ON MARCH 5, 1984, IN BOOK 72 AT PAGES 75 THROUGH 77 AND THE 10TH SUPPLEMENT RECORDED NOVEMBER 30, 1989 IN BOOK 102 AT PAGES 64 THROUGH 66, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR HICKORY PLACE CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED ON MARCH 14, 1984 IN BOOK 4110 AT PAGE 592, AND AMENDED DECLARATION RECORDED AUGUST 7, 1984 IN BOOK 4230 AT PAGE 282, AND THE NINTH ANNEXATION RECORDED NOVEMBER 30, 1989 IN BOOK 3823 AT PAGE 584, IN SAID RECORDS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Legal Notice NO.: 0441-2014 First Publication: 6/5/2014 Last Publication: 7/3/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0488-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On April 16, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): Walter L. Moore and Jean Moore Original Beneficiary(ies): SEATTLE MORTGAGE COMPANY Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company Date of Deed of Trust: August 28, 2006 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: September 08, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number): B6130267 Original Principal Amount: $411,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $252,736.82 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 1, BLOCK 9, BEL VUE HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7317 South Delaware Court, Littleton, CO 80120. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/13/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 6/19/2014 Last Publication: 7/17/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 04/16/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 Attorney File # 8686.100057.F01 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 0488-2014 First Publication: 6/19/2014 Last Publication: 7/17/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0491-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On April 16, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): Penelope A Melville McBain A/K/A Penelope A McBain Original Beneficiary(ies): Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust: October 11, 2008 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: November 04, 2008 Recording Information (Reception Number): B8123102 Original Principal Amount: $177,840.46 Outstanding Principal Balance: $176,067.02 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE
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NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/13/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 6/19/2014 Last Publication: 7/17/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 04/16/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 Attorney File # 9105.100208.F01 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 0491-2014 First Publication: 6/19/2014 Last Publication: 7/17/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0520-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On April 25, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Christopher Mark Puent Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Bank, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company Date of Deed of Trust May 09, 2008 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 13, 2008 Recording Information (Reception Number) B8055214 Original Principal Amount $147,682.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $147,217.21 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: Lot 50, Block 1, WOLHURST LANDING, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as: 2819 W Davies Dr, Littleton, CO 80120. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/20/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 6/26/2014 Last Publication: 7/24/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 04/25/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Oliver E. Frascona, Esq. #5748 Karen J. Radakovich, Esq. #11649 Frascona Joiner Goodman and Greenstein PC 4750 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, CO 80305-5500 (303) 494-3000 Attorney File # 7192-2090 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
chaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as terest when due together with all other provided by law. payments provided for in the evidence of First Publication: 6/26/2014 debt secured by the deed of trust and othLast Publication: 7/24/2014 er violations thereof. Name of Publication: Littleton Independent THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A FIRST LIEN. A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO The property to be foreclosed is: FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE LOT 2, BLOCK 3, WALNUT HILLS-FILBY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO ING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. STATE OF COLORADO. DATE: 04/25/2014 Also known by street and number as: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for 6876 S Spruce St, Centennial, CO 80112. the County of Arapahoe, State of ColorTHE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN ado IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURBy: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN The name, address, business telephone OF THE DEED OF TRUST. number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of OF SALE To advertise your public notices NOTICE call 303-566-4100 the indebtedness is: Oliver E. Frascona, Esq. #5748 The current holder of the Evidence of Debt Karen J. Radakovich, Esq. #11649 secured by the Deed of Trust, described Frascona Joiner Goodman and Greenherein, has filed Notice of Election and stein PC 4750 Table Mesa Drive, Demand for sale as provided by law and Boulder, CO 80305-5500 (303) 494-3000 in said Deed of Trust. Attorney File # 7192-2090 THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given The Attorney above is acting as a debt that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. collector and is attempting to collect a on Wednesday, 08/27/2014, at the East debt. Any information provided may be Hearing Room, County Administration used for that purpose. Building, 5334 South Prince Street, ©Public Trustees' Association Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and of Colorado Revised 9/2012 best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Legal Notice No.: 0520-2014 Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for First Publication: 6/26/2014 the purpose of paying the indebtedness Last Publication: 7/24/2014 provided in said Evidence of Debt seName of Publication: Littleton Independent cured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purPublic Notice chaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION First Publication: 7/3/2014 CRS §38-38-103 Last Publication: 7/31/2014 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0528-2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO given with regard to the following deFILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE scribed Deed of Trust: BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO On April 29, 2014, the undersigned Public CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. Trustee caused the Notice of Election and DATE: 04/29/2014 Demand relating to the Deed of Trust deCynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for scribed below to be recorded in the the County of Arapahoe, State of ColorCounty of Arapahoe records. ado Original Grantor(s): DANIEL C. MCCANN By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee AND GINGER S. MCCANN The name, address, business telephone Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE number and bar registration number of the ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSattorney(s) representing the legal holder of TEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMthe indebtedness is: INEE FOR LENDER, PRIMARY RESIDRobert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 ENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC. Lisa Cancanon #42043 Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK Emily Jensik #31294 OF AMERICA, N.A. Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Date of Deed of Trust: July 16, 2010 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 County of Recording: Arapahoe Monica Kadrmas #34904 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: July 23, Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 2010 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BanRecording Information (Reception nock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 813Number): D0070893 1177 Original Principal Amount: $350,750.00 Attorney File # 1068.100246.F01 Outstanding Principal Balance: The Attorney above is acting as a debt $339,202.32 collector and is attempting to collect a Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you debt. Any information provided may be are hereby notified that the covenants of used for that purpose. the deed of trust have been violated as ©Public Trustees' Association follows: failure to pay principal and inof Colorado Revised 9/2012 terest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of Legal Notice NO.: 0529-2014 debt secured by the deed of trust and othFirst Publication: 7/3/2014 er violations thereof. Last Publication: 7/31/2014 THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE Name of Publication: Littleton Independent A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 28, BLOCK 1, WILLOW CREEK, FILPublic Notice ING NO. 10, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION Also known by street and number as: CRS §38-38-103 8855 EAST PHILLIPS PLACE, CENTENFORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0530-2014 NIAL, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURgiven with regard to the following deRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN scribed Deed of Trust: OF THE DEED OF TRUST. On April 29, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and NOTICE OF SALE Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the The current holder of the Evidence of Debt County of Arapahoe records. secured by the Deed of Trust, described Original Grantor(s): Sharon G Bowen herein, has filed Notice of Election and Original Beneficiary(ies): ADVANTAGE Demand for sale as provided by law and PLUS MORTGAGE, LLC in said Deed of Trust. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPTHEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given Morgan Chase Bank, National Association that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. Date of Deed of Trust: May 08, 2003 on Wednesday, 08/27/2014, at the East County of Recording: Arapahoe Hearing Room, County Administration Recording Date of Deed of Trust: June 03, Building, 5334 South Prince Street, 2003 Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and Recording Information (Reception best bidder for cash, the said real propNumber): B3119591 erty and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Original Principal Amount: $94,232.00 Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for Outstanding Principal Balance: the purpose of paying the indebtedness $77,848.92 provided in said Evidence of Debt sePursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you cured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' are hereby notified that the covenants of fees, the expenses of sale and other items the deed of trust have been violated as allowed by law, and will issue to the purfollows: failure to pay principal and inchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as terest when due together with all other provided by law. payments provided for in the evidence of First Publication: 7/3/2014 debt secured by the deed of trust and othLast Publication: 7/31/2014 er violations thereof. Name of Publication: Littleton Independent THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A FIRST LIEN. A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO The property to be foreclosed is: FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFCURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. ERENCE DATE: 04/29/2014 Also known by street and number as: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for 5250 South Huron Way #9-312, Littleton, the County of Arapahoe, State of ColorCO 80120. ado THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURThe name, address, business telephone RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN number and bar registration number of the OF THE DEED OF TRUST. attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NOTICE OF SALE Holly L. Decker #32647 Toni M.N. Dale #30580 The current holder of the Evidence of Debt Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 secured by the Deed of Trust, described Union Blvd., Suite 302, Lakewood, CO herein, has filed Notice of Election and 80228 (303) 274-0155 Demand for sale as provided by law and Attorney File # 14-910-26401 in said Deed of Trust. The Attorney above is acting as a debt THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given collector and is attempting to collect a that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. debt. Any information provided may be on Wednesday, 08/27/2014, at the East used for that purpose. Hearing Room, County Administration ©Public Trustees' Association Building, 5334 South Prince Street, of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real propLegal Notice NO.: 0528-2014 erty and all interest of the said Grantor(s), First Publication: 7/3/2014 Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for Last Publication: 7/31/2014 the purpose of paying the indebtedness Name of Publication: Littleton Independent provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' Public Notice fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purCOMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION chaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as CRS §38-38-103 provided by law. FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0529-2014 First Publication: 7/3/2014 Last Publication: 7/31/2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO given with regard to the following deA LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO scribed Deed of Trust: FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE On April 29, 2014, the undersigned Public BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO Trustee caused the Notice of Election and CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the DATE: 04/29/2014 County of Arapahoe records. Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for Original Grantor(s): Ana L Melgar the County of Arapahoe, State of ColorOriginal Beneficiary(ies): CHASE BANK ado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee USA, N.A. The name, address, business telephone Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPnumber and bar registration number of the Morgan Chase Bank, National Association attorney(s) representing the legal holder of Date of Deed of Trust: November 21, 2005 the indebtedness is: County of Recording: Arapahoe Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: NovemLisa Cancanon #42043 ber 28, 2005 Emily Jensik #31294 Recording Information (Reception Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Number): B5177793 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Original Principal Amount: $188,000.00 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Outstanding Principal Balance: Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 $163,087.78 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BanPursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you nock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 813are hereby notified that the covenants of 1177 the deed of trust have been violated as Attorney File # 1068.100247.F01 follows: failure to pay principal and inThe Attorney above is acting as a debt terest when due together with all other collector and is attempting to collect a payments provided for in the evidence of debt. Any information provided may be debt secured by the deed of trust and othused for that purpose. er violations thereof. ©Public Trustees' Association THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE of Colorado Revised 9/2012 A FIRST LIEN. 0530-2014 Exhibit A The property to be foreclosed is: CONDOMINIUM UNIT 312, IN CONLOT 2, BLOCK 3, WALNUT HILLS-FILDOMINIUM BUILDING 9, HICKORY ING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, PLACE CONDOMINIUM, ACCORDING STATE OF COLORADO. TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREAlso known by street and number as: OF RECORDED MARCH 5, 1984 IN 6876 S Spruce St, Centennial, CO 80112. BOOK 72 AT PAGE 75 THROUGH 77 THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND THE 9TH SUPPLEMENT RECORIS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURDED NOVEDMBER 30, 1989 IN BOOK RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN 102 AT PAGES 61 THROUGH 63, IN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE NOTICE OF SALE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN The current holder of the Evidence of Debt THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION secured by the Deed of Trust, described FOR HICKORY PLACE CONDOMINIherein, has filed Notice of Election and UMS, RECORDED ON MARCH 14, 1984 Demand for sale as provided by law and IN BOOK 4110 AT PAGE 592 AND in said Deed of Trust. AMENDED DECLARATION RECORDED THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. AUGUST 7, 1984 IN BOOK 4230 AT on Wednesday, 08/27/2014, at the East PAGE 282 AND THE 9TH ANNEXATION Hearing Room, County Administration RECORDED NOVEMBER 30, 1989 IN Building, 5334 South Prince Street, BOOK 5823 AT PAGE 282 AND THE 9TH
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AND THE 9TH SUPPLEMENT RECORDED NOVEDMBER 30, 1989 IN BOOK 102 AT PAGES 61 THROUGH 63, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR HICKORY PLACE CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED ON MARCH 14, 1984 IN BOOK 4110 AT PAGE 592 AND AMENDED DECLARATION RECORDED AUGUST 7, 1984 IN BOOK 4230 AT PAGE 282 AND THE 9TH ANNEXATION RECORDED NOVEMBER 30, 1989 IN BOOK 5823 AT PAGE 282 AND THE 9TH ANNEXATION RECORDED NOVEMBER 30, 1989 IN BOOK 5823 AT PAGE 584 IN SAID RECORDS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO
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Legal Notice NO.: 0530-2014 First Publication: 7/3/2014 Last Publication: 7/31/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0547-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On April 29, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): ANGEL WILLIAMS AND VINCENT LUCIANO Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR ROCKY MOUNTAIN MORTGAGE SPECIALISTS, INC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: January 25, 2008 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: February 01, 2008 Recording Information (Reception Number): B8012736 Original Principal Amount: $211,929.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $193,820.90 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 2, BLOCK 27, CENTENNIAL ESTATES SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 5112 S. NEWTON STREET, LITTLETON, CO 80123. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/27/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 7/3/2014 Last Publication: 7/31/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 04/29/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Wayne E. Vaden #21026 Vaden Law Firm, LLC PO Box 18997, Denver, CO 80218 (303) 377-2933 Attorney File # 14-081-05400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 0547-2014 First Publication: 7/3/2014 Last Publication: 7/31/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0545-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On April 29, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): Daniel T Lafore Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Ideal Home Loans, LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Branch Banking and Trust Company Date of Deed of Trust: June 22, 2009 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: July 01, 2009 Recording Information (Reception Number): B9071291 Original Principal Amount: $116,177.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $109,487.28 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: See Exhibit “A” Also known by street and number as: 3060 W Prentice Ave Unit 1, Littleton, CO 80123. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
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Public Trustees Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0545-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On April 29, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): Daniel T Lafore Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Ideal Home Loans, LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Branch Banking and Trust Company Date of Deed of Trust: June 22, 2009 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: July 01, 2009 Recording Information (Reception Number): B9071291 Original Principal Amount: $116,177.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $109,487.28 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: See Exhibit “A” Also known by street and number as: 3060 W Prentice Ave Unit 1, Littleton, CO 80123. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/27/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 7/3/2014 Last Publication: 7/31/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 04/29/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Giovanni Camacho, Esq #44364 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 600 17th Street, Suite 2350 S, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710 Attorney File # 14CO00029-1 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 0545-2014 Exhibit A CONDOMINUM UNIT 1, IN CONDOMINUM BUILDNG 3060, STEEPLECHASE II CONDOMINUMS, PHASE VI, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINUM MAP THEREOF, RECORDED SEPTEMBER 12, 1996 AT RECEPTION NO. A6118639 IN PLAT BOOK 131 AT PAGE 36 IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR STEEPLECHASE II CONDOMINUMS RECORDED MARCH 27, 1996 AT RECEPTION NO. A6036769 AND FIFTH AMENDMENT RECORDED SEPTEMBER 12, 1996 UNDER RECEPTION NO. A6118640, ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS, ANNEXATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTS THERETO, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Legal Notice NO.: 0545-2014 First Publication: 7/3/2014 Last Publication: 7/31/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
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To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On April 11, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): Michael Callor and Sara Callor Original Beneficiary(ies): U.S. Bank National Association ND Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. Bank National Association, as Successor by Merger to U.S.Bank National Association ND Date of Deed of Trust: February 24, 2003 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: February 26, 2003 Recording Information (Reception Number): B3042750 Original Principal Amount: $70,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $59,738.90 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: See Exhibit A Also known by street and number as: 280 E Highline Cir., Apt 306, Centennial, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0562-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 2, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): Jaime Becerra and Guadalupe Becerra and Alfredo Montanez-Torres Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for GreenPoint Mortgage Funding, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: US Bank National Association as Trustee for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2005-7 Date of Deed of Trust: July 19, 2005 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: July 28, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number): B5111824 Original Principal Amount: $186,400.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $186,374.26 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: L OT 26, BLOCK 9, BROADMOOR SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 5745 South Elati Street, Littleton, CO 80120. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/27/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 7/3/2014 Last Publication: 7/31/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 05/02/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 Attorney File # 4500.100180.F01 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 0562-2014 First Publication: 7/3/2014 Last Publication: 7/31/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0465-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On April 11, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): Michael Callor and Sara Callor Original Beneficiary(ies): U.S. Bank National Association ND Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. Bank National Association, as Successor by Merger to U.S.Bank National Association ND Date of Deed of Trust: February 24, 2003 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: February 26, 2003 Recording Information (Reception Number): B3042750 Original Principal Amount: $70,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $59,738.90 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: See Exhibit A Also known by street and number as: 280 E Highline Cir., Apt 306, Centennial, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
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NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/06/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 6/12/2014 Last Publication: 7/10/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 04/11/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Torben M. Welch #34282 Messner & Reeves LLC 1430 Wynkoop Street, Suite 300, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 623-1800 Attorney File # 6884.0202 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 0465-2014 -- EXHIBIT A CONDOMINIUM UNIT 280-306 HIGHLINE MEADOWS CONDOMINIUMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DECLARATION RECORDED OCTOBER 25, 1978 IN BOOK 2873 AT PAGE 367 AND CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON OCTOBER 25, 1978, AS RECEPTION NO. 1786266, BOOK 36 AT PAGES 31 AND 32 OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE RECORDS: TOGETHER WITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE THE FOLLOWING COMMON ELEMENTS: PARKING SPACE 283C, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Legal Notice NO. 0465-2014 First Publication: 6/12/2014 Last Publication: 7/10/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
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To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On April 11, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): Amy Westrup and Eric Westrup Original Beneficiary(ies): JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust: January 10, 2012 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: January 18, 2012 Recording Information (Reception Number): D2006678 Original Principal Amount: $184,904.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $181,472.38 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: SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE Also known by street and number as: 4600 E Briarwood Pl, Centennial, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On April 29, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): Kevin Paul Orton Original Beneficiary(ies): Liberty Mortgage Corporation (Georgia) Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Branch Banking and Trust Company Date of Deed of Trust: June 05, 2002 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: June 13, 2002 Recording Information (Reception Number): B2109492 Original Principal Amount: $180,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $146,770.15 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: THAT PART OF BLOCK D, SECOND AMENDED PLAT OF CENTENNIAL ACRES, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE WESTERLY LINE OF LOT 17, BLOCK 9, SECOND AMENDED PLAT OF CENTENNIAL ACRES WITH THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF WEST AKSARBEN AVENUE; THENCE WESTERLY ON THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF WEST AKSARBEN AVENUE TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF SOUTH LOWELL BOULEVARD, THENCE SOUTHERLY ON THE EASTERLY LINE OF SOUTHLOWELL BOULEVARD TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE LINE OF CURVE “0” AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF SAID SECOND AMENDED PLAT OF CENTENNIAL ACRES, THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE “0” TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF LOT 17, BLOCK 9, THENCE NORTHERLY ON SAID WESTERLY LINE OF LOT 17, BLOCK 9 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, EXCEPT THE WESTERLY 10 FEET CONVEYED TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY FOR ROAD PURPOSES, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 3396 W. Aksarben Avenue, Littleton, CO 80123. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
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NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/06/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 6/12/2014 Last Publication: 7/10/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 04/11/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 Attorney File # 1068.06433 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 0456-2014 Exhibit A LOT 19 BLOCK 14 NOB HILL SECOND FILING COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO AMY WESTRUP BY DEED FROM EDWARD D SABLE DANNA M SABLE RECORDED 0 1 / 0 9 / 2 0 0 7 I N DE E D D O C U M E N T B7004032, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO. Legal Notice NO.: 0456-2014 First Publication: 6/12/2014 Last Publication: 7/10/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
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COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0456-2014
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0540-2014
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On April 11, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): Amy Westrup and Eric Westrup Original Beneficiary(ies): JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust: January 10, 2012 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: January 18, 2012 Recording Information (Reception Number): D2006678 Original Principal Amount: $184,904.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $181,472.38 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: SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE Also known by street and number as: 4600 E Briarwood Pl, Centennial, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On April 29, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): Kevin Paul Orton Original Beneficiary(ies): Liberty Mortgage Corporation (Georgia) Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Branch Banking and Trust Company Date of Deed of Trust: June 05, 2002 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: June 13, 2002 Recording Information (Reception Number): B2109492 Original Principal Amount: $180,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $146,770.15 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: THAT PART OF BLOCK D, SECOND AMENDED PLAT OF CENTENNIAL ACRES, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE WESTERLY LINE OF LOT 17, BLOCK 9, SECOND AMENDED PLAT OF CENTENNIAL ACRES WITH THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF WEST AKSARBEN AVENUE; THENCE WESTERLY ON THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF WEST AKSARBEN AVENUE TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF SOUTH LOWELL BOULEVARD, THENCE SOUTHERLY ON THE EASTERLY LINE OF SOUTHLOWELL BOULEVARD TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE LINE OF CURVE “0” AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF SAID SECOND AMENDED PLAT OF CENTENNIAL ACRES, THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE “0” TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF LOT 17, BLOCK 9, THENCE NORTHERLY ON SAID WESTERLY LINE OF LOT 17, BLOCK 9 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, EXCEPT THE WESTERLY 10 FEET CONVEYED TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY FOR ROAD PURPOSES, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 3396 W. Aksarben Avenue, Littleton, CO 80123. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
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NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/27/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 7/3/2014 Last Publication: 7/31/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 04/29/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Milnor H Senior, III #7226 Giovanni Camacho, Esq #44364 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 600 17th Street, Suite 2350 S, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710 Attorney File # 14CO00015-1 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 0540-2014 First Publication: 7/3/2014 Last Publication: 7/31/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
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The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/27/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 7/3/2014 Last Publication: 7/31/2014
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The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/06/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 6/12/2014 Last Publication: 7/10/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/06/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 6/12/2014 Last Publication: 7/10/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE
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Racing helps keep couples on track Married pairs enjoy pastime at Bandimere By Scott Stocker
Special to Colorado Community Media When it comes to car racing, what better way is there to spend a summer weekend than at the track? It’s the drag strips that have become special venues for John Muhr and his wife, Cheryl, and Jeff Andreen and his wife, Sherry. And it’s almost like home for the two families at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison. On both sides of the Muhr and Andreen families, the husbands have been involved in racing for much of their lives. As for the women, they’ve mostly become active on the track itself within the last dozen years. John Muhr, 46, drives a 1978 Malibu, while Cheryl, 45, is quite happy in her 1967 Impala. John graduated from Mullen High School and from Fort Lewis College with a degree in communication. Cheryl graduated from University of California-Davis, also with a degree in communication and graphic arts. John has been racing for 29 years. He has won several events over the years and has several top-10 finishes. Yet he has yet to win a season title over the years. He has won the Brackett Nationals and won a Chevy Cup race in 2012 at Bandimere. “Why am I doing this? It’s the rewards, the friendships and, of course, the competition,” John said. “I don’t begrudge working under the car. There are some downsides and that’s hard to say. But, we are blessed. “Tim Schuster gave me a ride in his Chevy Nova,” he added. “Up until then, I had no real interest in car racing. Two weeks later I got into a race and I’ve always owned a Nova.” John admits there is always a calculated risk in all things cars can do, and he is quick to note that anything can happen out on the track. “It has been extremely rewarding for the amount of work you put in,” he said. “The
travel here never surmounts what we have at work. Bandimere is the best facility we have ever stepped upon and the greatest class I’ve done. The risks fade, but you never know when things can happen. “There are droughts in driving,” he continued. “You can go out and lose several times in a row, and every racer has to face that. As for our age, there are a lot of young drivers who are good out there. It’s lose and go home. Getting drilled out here on the track is part of the furniture. ” John and Cheryl have fun with names on the cars and their thoughts. The name of the club team the Muhrs are in is called “Disorganized Grime.” “The only plan is there is no plan,” John said. “It’s rewarding when we win or place high, so really, we don’t have a lot of complaints about our sport or how we have handled it as a family.” And there is little doubt that Cheryl is into the sport of racing on a high note. “You can’t cut the lawn or do the laundry at home and enjoy it like coming to race,” she said. “The camaraderie of all the drivers makes it seem like a vacation. It’s family here at the track all the way. You do your burnouts and turnouts and we don’t care who we race. “If we knew who was going to win all the time we wouldn’t race, no one would,” Cheryl continued. “If we’re not doing well, we have friends who are doing well, and that’s what makes it nice to know. We’re honored, too, in that we won the Superman Award in 2013 and we were tongue tied.” The Andreens, who reside in Westminster, are a super example of how age doesn’t seem to make that much of a difference in drag racing, as Jeff is 71 and Sherry is 67. Jeff is at home in his 1996 Mercury, as is Sherry in her 1929 Ford Tudor competing in the Flathead Division. “I married Jeff and he always was into racing,” Sherry said. “We love Flatheads. He has been racing just about his whole life, certainly since he got his driver’s license. At first, it seemed he never would let me touch his race car. But one day, he signed me up for a race. I just couldn’t sit and watch.
John Muhr has been racing for 29 years. He has won several events over the years, including the Brackett Nationals and a 2012 Chevy Cup race at Bandimere. Courtesy photo “I took first place in my first race 12 years ago and it really shocked me,” Sherry said with a chuckle. “I was the only women in the club and that made me feel kind of weird. We’ve retired, and in the summer we race for fun. It’s just great fun and rewarding to go down to the track, and this is certainly a great group of people to be around. We really enjoy the camaraderie.” As for a summer venture, Jeff said it couldn’t be more nice and enjoyable. “We’ve been together racing since 1996,” Jeff said. “Our group, the Flatheads, is an old style and we like to be out there for fun. I don’t think we take it quite as serious as others. It’s family. I won Flathead Inline four times over the years and Sherry was third last year. “We used to do a lot more traveling, but it was expensive and we stay around Bandimere a lot more now,” said Jeff. “It’s great to be around the other drivers and we’ve always found it to be worth our efforts.”
Harr wins in Fort Morgan Bob Harr won the Rocky Mountain Midget Racing Association “A” Feature on June 21 at I-76 Speedway in Fort Morgan. Rookie Midget driver Brad Hilton has set the pace for the field of cars to start the 16-lap “A” Feature. Scott Fennell took the charge at the start, but after one lap, Harr passed Fennell for the lead going into turn 4. Keith Rauch, starting in the fifth row inside,
Cheryl Muhr takes a break on top of her 1967 Chevy Impala. Muhr spends a lot of time enjoying the sport of racing with her husband, John, at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison. Courtesy photo charged through the field and after two laps was challenging Harr for the lead. Harr and Rauch were in their own world and were battling for the lead, which left the rest of the field challenging for positions. On the last lap going for the checkered flag, Rauch tried to pass Harr one final time. But at the finish line, it was Harr, Rauch, Tony Rossi, Fennell and Greg Schaefer rounding out the top five positions. Don Holbrook contributed to this article.
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