Citizen Centennial 10-11-2013
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Arapahoe County, Colorado • Volume 12, Issue 47
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October 11, 2013
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42-acre ‘urban center’ planned City council approves Jones District near I-25 By George Lurie
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Peter Kron of the band Die Edelsteiner entertains the crowd with his accordion play during German Day in Colorado on Oct. 5. This was the first year that the annual event — which features music, dancing, food and more — was held at Centennial Center Park. Photo by Chris Rotar
Making the difference of life and death Local heroes honored by Arapahoe sheriff ’s office By Ryan Boldrey
rboldrey@ourcoloradonews.com Sometimes instinct just takes over, and when it does, lives can be saved. Meet Richard Mandeville, Daniel Bertram and Troy Steadman, who just happened to be in the right place at the right time, and because of it, will now watch two young boys grow up to become men. Mandeville, a 47-year-old airline pilot from Highlands Ranch, was enjoying a 90-degree, sunny afternoon with his 6-yearold son Jack at Cherry Creek State Park on Sept. 7, when he saw two women in full burqas, running down the beach screaming, pointing to the water shortly before 6 p.m. “The first thing I thought was that is a lot of clothes on for it being so hot,” he said. “They were about 50 yards down the beach, and I looked and saw Daniel coming in with the two boys and just looked at my son and said `follow me now.’” Bertram, a Centennial resident and 2006 graduate of Arapahoe High School, had been at the beach that day with Steadman and some friends. Upon seeing where 5-year-old boys Mutasem Masoud and Ibrahim Bdawi had become submerged, he pulled them both out of the water and raced to shore with a boy over each arm. It’s the stuff movies are made of. Bertram laid them down and Steadman and Mandeville, who had sprinted onto the scene with his son trailing behind, each began administering CPR. Mandeville had first learned CPR in the 1980s as a cadet at the Air Force Academy, but didn’t think he would ever have to use it. Retrained and certified a year and a half ago, he said instinct just took over. Ten minutes later, amidst panic and yell-
Back row from left: Troy Steadman, Richard Mandeville and Daniel Bertram enjoy a reunion with 5-year-olds Ibrahim Bdawi, left, and Mutasem Masoud Oct. 1 at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office. The three men were responsible for saving the two boys Sept. 7 at Cherry Creek Reservoir after the boys began to drown. Photo by Ryan Boldrey
“I’m just a guy that had CPR training that was on a beach with his son and ran to help two boys in need. Somehow it all worked out.” Richard Mandeville ing from family members, the boys were coughing up water and vomiting. “They were literally dead,” said Bertram, who has since signed up to take CPR, saying he saw firsthand the difference it can make. That difference is life and death, he said, encouraging everyone to take a course. “I’m not a hero, I’m not Superman,” said Mandeville after the three were recognized with life-saving medals by the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office Oct. 1 in a personal ceremony that involved the boys. “I’m just
a guy that had CPR training that was on a beach with his son and ran to help two boys in need. Somehow it all worked out.” For those two boys and their families, however, Mandeville, as well as Steadman and Bertram, are nothing but heroes. “They changed all our lives,” said Abdelsalam Masoud, father of Mutasem. “I thank God for sending them at the right time and that they knew CPR. ... The gratitude we feel today will stay with us for the rest of our lives.”
City council has given the green light to a proposed 1.8-million-square-foot, mixed-use project that will be the city’s single largest commercial development. Following its first public hearing on Oct. 7, the city council unanimously approved rezoning and development agreements for The Jones District, a 42-acre “urban center” development that cable and onlineuniversity entrepreneur Glenn Jones plans to build on a large parcel he owns near East Mineral Avenue and Interstate 25. Plans were submitted this past March for the ambitious project, which could cost more than $200 million to build out over a period of 20 to 25 years and will include commercial, retail and residential components in buildings up to 15 stories tall. The proposed development had a favorable hearing before the city’s planning and zoning commission on Aug. 28. Following the OK from council, Mayor Cathy Noon said: “This project is a large, wellthought-out, cohesive development with magnificent potential” and will be a boon for future city tax revenues. Being designed by Barber Architecture Corp. of Denver, The Jones District will be built around a “central green” public space and will feature wide sidewalks and a planned connection to the Dry Creek light rail station. Architect Michael Barber told city councilors Oct. 7 that his firm has been working with Jones on the project for the past 19 months. The proposed development site, which is adjacent to Jones International University’s headquarters and just north of IKEA along I-25, is the city’s largest undeveloped parcel of land under single ownership. Mary Bliss, Jones’ vice president for real estate and facilities, said: “This is the highest and best use for the land and a Class A project we will all be proud of.” Explaining that the development’s pedestrian-friendly street grid and numerous public spaces will emphasize “walkability,” Bliss added: “We’re looking to create a lively nighttime community, one that doesn’t go dark at 5 o’clock.” The project will be Centennial’s largest private commercial venture to date, dwarfing The Streets of SouthGlenn, which is just over 1 million square feet. Made up mostly of office buildings “compatible in scale with the surrounding buildings to the west,” Barber said the development would also contain “ground floor retail” and possibly a hotel adjacent to I-25. The entire development, Barber added, Center continues on Page 8
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October 11, 2013
South Suburban to hold budget hearing Fees could rise for many activities Staff report South Suburban Parks and Recreation District has rescheduled its regular October board meeting, normally held the second Wednesday of the month. Instead, the meeting will be held on a Tuesday, Oct. 15, because several board members will be attending the National Recreation and Park Association’s annual conference the week of Oct. 6.
The public meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., in Centennial. Staff will present the board-recommended capital improvements and proposed fees and charges for the District’s 2014 budget. South Suburban’s 2014 operating budget is $50 million, and top priorities include sufficient funding to operate and maintain the district’s assets, including parks, trails, open space and recreation facilities. Examples of proposed fees for 2014 include a $1 increase in 18-hole greens fees for residents and non-residents at district golf courses.
SO MUCH INSIDE THE CITIZEN THIS WEEK Nice and inexpensive. The folks who brought you Plato's Closet have opened Clothes Mentor, an upscale resale clothing store. Page 4
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Key victory. Littleton High School boys beat ThunderRidge 2-1 in a hard-fought soccer game. Page 20
Greens fees for seniors will not change. Also recommended is a $1 increase for driving range balls at Family Sports Golf Course. Park shelter rentals for up to 75 attendees would increase by $25-$35 for residents and non-residents; summer day camp fees/holiday break camp fees would increase from $36 a day to $38 a day for residents, and $47 a day to $50 a day for non-residents; and high school summer lacrosse would increase from $70 to $72 for residents and from $89 to $92 for nonresidents. Copies of the proposed budget and fees and charges will be available for public review at the meeting. Copies also can be re-
quested by calling 303-798-5131. The public is invited to attend the meeting, or submit questions and ideas. Citizens will have an opportunity to address the board, regarding requests for new programs or facilities or improvements to existing facilities, parks, trails and open space. The public also may submit ideas to Executive Director, South Suburban Parks and Recreation, 6631 S. University Blvd., Centennial, CO 80121. Fax 303-798-3030; or email: BrettC@sspr.org. Please label your request, 2014 South Suburban Budget. For more information call 303-7985131 or visit www.sspr.org.
Search continues for hit-run driver By George Lurie
glurie@ourcoloradonews.com The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office continues to search for a 39-year-old Centennial man who allegedly injured a young cyclist in a hit-and-run incident that occurred last month. An arrest warrant was issued on Sept. 13 for the suspect, John Alfred Fresquez, who has been charged with six criminal offenses — three felonies and three misdemeanors — including failure to remain at the scene of an accident involving serious bodily injury, driving a vehicle while license revoked as a habitual traffic offender and theft. “This remains an active investigation and we are still following up on leads,” Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Public Safety Bureau Chief Vince Line said this week. According to the police report, a boy riding his bicycle on the afternoon of Sept. 10
through the parking lot of the King Soopers at 5050 E. Arapahoe Rd. was struck by a black 1970s-model Chevrolet step-side pickup truck. After colliding with the cyclist, the driver of the truck drove the injured boy to a nearby Kaiser Permanente office and dropped him off in the lobby before fleeing with the boy’s bicycle still in the bed of his truck. Authorities were aided in identifying the suspect by a security camera photo taken at the entrance to the Kaiser office. “Because of the victim’s age, we have not released any information regarding the boy’s condition,” said Line. Those with information that may assist law enforcement authorities in locating Fresquez are encouraged to contact the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office at 303795-4711. “If the suspect is observed, do not attempt contact and call 911 immediately,” said Line.
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Upscale resale store opens in Lone Tree Founders follow up on Plato’s Closet success By Jane Reuter
jreuter@ourcoloradonews.com A resale women’s clothing store that takes off on its enormously popular sister company’s business model opened in Lone Tree Oct. 3. Clothes Mentor, whose founders also launched Plato’s Closet, aims for a more mature demographic than Plato’s Closet’s teens and twenty-somethings customers. It offers high-quality resale clothing, jewelry and accessories. The new Lone Tree store is the fourth Clothes Mentor in Colorado, and is open in the spot most recently occupied by Plato’s Closet at Yosemite Street and Maximus Drive. “We focus on better women’s brands and designer women’s brands in excellent resale condition,” company spokesperson Richard Brill said. “The average price is $11. The overwhelming majority of our items are very, very reasonably priced. “Everything we sell is from local women who sold it to us. It’s got to be name brand and it’s got to be in good condition.”
Commonly found brands include Talbots, Ann Taylor, Lilly Pulitzer, Chico’s, Coldwater Creek and Coach. Purses fall on the higher end of the price scale, Brill said, but also offer among the greatest values. A prominent corner of the store is reserved just for them. “The best values are on designer purses,” he said. “Things that might sell for $500 brand-new at the mall can be $100 at Clothes Mentor, or less.” The store’s interior is designed to offer a retail shopping experience at thrift store prices. “We want to create a shopping mall-type experience,” Brill said. “The store looks great. It’s a friendly, family business. It’s warm and bright and clean.” Aurora residents Todd and Marlene Thompson own the Lone Tree store. Their daughter Emily, from Centennial, manages it. The resale concept has caught on, Emily Thompson believes, for a variety of reasons. “I think everyone is just a little more savings-conscious with the economy the way it’s been,” she said. “They’re just spending money more wisely. This is a great way to get those high-end name brands at a lower cost.” Clothes Mentor buys new items contin-
Clerk Danna Waltz talks to a customer at the Clothes Mentor, a resale women’s clothing store newly opened in Lone Tree. Photo by Jane Reuter uously, she said, “so our inventory changes every day.” “We’ve already had a lot of good feedback about the quality of our inventory.” Ohio residents Lynn and Dennis Blum founded Once Upon a Child, a children’s clothing resale chain, in 1991. They later moved up the generational scale to launch
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Hoof down to deKoevend Hoofin’ it through the Hollows, a spirited, 5K run/walk along the High Line Canal trail, takes place Oct. 26 at 5:45 p.m. in South Suburban’s deKoevend Park, located at 6315 S. University Blvd. in Centennial. Check-in begins at 4 p.m. at Shelter C in the park. The event is open to people of all ages and abilities. Friendly dogs on leashes are also welcome and baby strollers are allowed. Participants can celebrate Halloween early, and dress in costume. (There will be a costume contest at 5:30 pm, just prior to the race.) Pre-registration fee is $25 ($30 race day) and includes a race T-shirt and goodies. Children 6 and under are free. Register by Oct. 18 to guarantee T-shirt size. Online registration closes at noon on Oct. 25.
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Arapahoe County 4-H encourages kids to join before Jan. 1, 2014. The club allows them to explore their interests in more than 60 general, home economics and animal areas. A project involves learning a new skill over a period of several weeks or months through hands-on learning. Some of the county’s most popular projects are the rabbit and dog projects, shooting sports, cake decorating, clothing construction and wildlife. Members are invited to show their completed projects at the Arapahoe County Fair each July, and top exhibitors are invited to the Colorado State Fair. They also participate throughout the year in community service
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projects, fundraisers, conferences and camps that help to grow their leadership skills and civic perspective. Arapahoe County 4-H also welcomes new adult volunteers who can serve as club and project leaders. Training, materials and support are provided. For a list of 4-H clubs and projects and more information, call 303-7301920 or visit www.arapahoeextension.org. The annual fee for new members is $35, which covers up to three projects, and the new leader fee is $10.
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Turley targets District 1 council seat Seniors’ advocate got early start in race By George Lurie
glurie@ourcoloradonews.com Longtime Centennial resident Kathy Turley announced her candidacy for city council this past May, nearly six months before Election Day. “I wanted to get an early start and hit the ground running,” said Turley. “I’ll bet I’ve knocked on thousands of doors by now. I really wanted to talk with my constituents and get to know the issues. Now I feel prepared to represent my district.” A self-described “seniors’ advocate” and community activist who was elected to serve on Centennial’s Home Rule Charter Commission, Turley is running against Mike Hanbery for the District 1 seat currently held by Rick Dindinger, who is term-limited. Turley, 69, a Forest Park resident for 27 years, ran for council 12 years ago, when the city was first incorporated. “It really was a blessing I didn’t win the first time because I was working and couldn’t have devoted the time,” she said. “I believe being a Centennial city council person is a full-time job.” Turley, a former sales executive for Kaiser Permanente, said that after she retired last December, a number of people began encouraging her to run for council.
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The fee is $40 to test cholesterol and 30 other blood components, and other screenings are available. A 12-hour fast is required. Participants must be 18 or older unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. No appointment is necessary. Call 303-730-4610 for more information.
ed, Tri-County provides referrals to free or discounted medical services. The program is open to women who live in Adams, Arapahoe or Douglas counties. The average clinic visit is 90 minutes and locations include Castle Rock and Englewood. For more information or to make an appointment, call 303-363-3018 or visit www.tchd.org/peakwellness.htm.
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The Great Pumpkin Haul is set for 9:30 a.m. Oct. 26 at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield. It’s a two-mile jaunt through forests and open fields, over straw bales and other obstacles, all while toting a pumpkin. Before the race, participants can choose a
pumpkin from Chatfield’s pumpkin patch, where it’s weighed. Organizers expect more than 800 people of all ages. Mini-pumpkins are provided for the kiddos to haul (or a less inclined adult). There will be awards for the fastest hauler, the hauler carrying the heaviest pumpkin, best costumes and also a “hauler baler” category for those brave enough to carry two pumpkins. Afterward, participants can enjoy hot apple cider, seasonal brews, music and discounted tickets to the annual corn maze. Register a team of two or more to save $5 each. More information and registration information is at www. thegreatpumpkinhaul.com.
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October 11, 2013
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Guest editorial embraced a variety of digital and social media platforms to reach new and existing readers, while continuing to present the news in the traditional print format. But the modes of communication are not the most important change: That is in the way that the newspaper has greatly expanded its role as watchdog for the community. Trust in our public institutions is on a steady decline, and sturdy journalism is going to be the only reliable way for average Americans to glean the truth from a
letters to the editor A ‘no’ vote on school measures
Locally and on a statewide basis we will once again be asked to increase funding for K-12 education. I am going to vote “no” on both and encourage others to do the same. Locally, while technically not a tax increase, LPS is going to ask for a vote on a bond issue for repair and maintenance for district facilities. Your editorial supports it, largely based on the title of the editorial — “Small price to pay for school repairs.” This always is the justification for every school funding increase of any type. After a while, the numerous small increases add up to a lot of money. And the question that should be asked, is where is all the money gathered in past taxes and bond issues that should have been set aside for this very reason? Maintenances needs should be of no surprise and should have been budgeted for with a fund to address those issues on a ongoing basis. But why do that, when you can go to the taxpayer time after time and continue asking for “just a small increase.” (Or in this case just a small savings passed on to taxpayers. I think it’s time taxpayers do see some savings no matter how small!) And as far as the $1 BILLION dollar increase for school funding on a statewide basis — that should be rejected overwhelmingly. It is obscene to ask for that level of increase when the current system delivers such mediocre results. I know every district will tout its improvement in many areas, but when the system comes up with their own standards and then grades itself on a curve, those results should be seriously questioned. Given that the state already spends 59 percent of its entire budget on K-12 and higher education funding, the last thing they need is another $1 BILLION of our hard earned money. Greg Nierling Centennial
Vote yes for critical school needs
As a parent of two former students and a longtime Littleton resident, I enthusiastically agreed when Superintendent Scott Murphy asked me to chair the Capital Improvement Planning Committee (CIPC) for Littleton Public Schools in March 2013. The planning committee is comprised of volunteer community members, parents, charter school representatives, and school and district leaders. The committee was charged with “To review the district physical plant, program capacity, and major capital equipment requirements and determine what infrastructure needs may be required during the next five to ten years.” The average age of the buildings in Littleton Public Schools is 50 years old. The committee identified over $100 million in needed improvements which we then pared down to $80 million of the most critical needs. These critical needs include such items as replacement of heating and cooling systems, roofs, and outdated security and safety systems. Two years ago, the district refinanced its existing loans to take advantage of historically low interest rates. This lower interest rate allows the district to ask voters to approve $80 million of bonds without a tax
rate increase to the voters. A YES vote for 3B will ensure that all district-owned facilities, including 13 elementary, four middle and three high schools, will receive the repairs and upgrades that they need. Charles Cramm Chairperson, CIPC Littleton
2G will boost competition
The Centennial Citizen did a fine job of explaining ballot question 2G in the upcoming election. If the issue is approved by the voters, there certainly may be a possibility that Centennial’s business community, and residential customers, could significantly benefit from increased competition. It’s important to emphasize the specific words in the ballot question, “... without increasing taxes. ..” which is a concept that is near and dear to many of the voters in our city. But what may be more important is to recognize that the ballot question is a continuation of Centennial’s voters’ emphasis on self-determination. Centennial was founded as a city in February 2001, as the result of an election which overcame concerns of being annexed piece-by-piece by neighboring cities. This successful self-determination vote was followed by another one, in June 2008, which established Centennial as a Home Rule city, further granting its citizens the ability to make decisions for themselves, as opposed to continuing the restrictions imposed by the state on “statutory” cities. Ballot question 2G, if approved, would allow Centennial to decide for itself how to use the existing, underutilized fiber optic cable infrastructure for the benefit of the community. I urge the voters of our city to continue the tradition of supporting self-determination rather than having the state dictate how our infrastructure can or cannot be used. Tom Kocialski Citizens for Centennial’s Foundation
2G will be boost for residents
The voters in Centennial have a great opportunity this November to improve our quality of life, give our businesses a competitive edge, and put Centennial on the map as a city that is prepared for the next technological era. By voting yes on ballot question 2G, Centennial voters would restore the city’s right to partner with the private sector to use our fiber optics to improve telecommunications and Internet services to businesses and residents. Right now all our fiber optics network does is allow the city to manage traffic signals and monitor weather conditions. But if the city were able to work with telecommunications and Internet service providers, our fiber optics could provide more choice for the consumer. One of the reasons I strongly support a yes vote on 2G is that I personally know the importance of faster Internet speeds. Many Centennial residents work from home, fullLetters continues on Page 7
stream of conflicting information disseminated by political partisans and vested interests. In the past year, newspapers were the leading source of information on these stories of vital importance in their communities and nationwide: • The Denver Post conveyed news via text, social media and video regarding the attack that killed 12 people attending a movie in Aurora, while the tragic events still were occurring. • The Tennessean in Nashville called attention to Tennessee’s Department of Children’s Services’ inability to account for the deaths or near-deaths over a threeyear period of approximately 200 children who were in custody or whose welfare was being monitored by the state. The reports led to the department head’s resignation
and a restructure of the department. • An investigation by The Sun Sentinel of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., uncovered widespread cases of off-duty police officers’ reckless driving. In each case, the newspaper lived up to its role as a voice for the entire community it serves. Despite all the obituaries being written about newspapers, we look at these examples and many more and find that newspapers are amazingly spry and alert — and always at work. Guest opinion written by Ted R. Rayburn, editorial page editor at The Tennessean, provided by the National Newspaper Association in conjunction with National Newspaper Week, Oct. 6-12).
In-between is really middle of nowhere Some of you may remember the Gerry Rafferty song, “Stuck in the Middle,” and then again, since it was written and first performed in 1972 by Stealers Wheel, maybe there are more of you who don’t have a clue about what I am referring to. That’s OK. The point is this: Are you stuck in the middle? Are you in the middle of a project, the middle of a decision, the middle of a quarrel, or just stuck in the middle of anything? You see, it’s the middle that gets us. It’s not the “yeses” or the “noes” that derail us, it is the “maybes” that bring us the greatest frustration. It’s when we get paralyzed by indecision or suffer paralysis by analysis as we overthink each and every single thing we do. You know what I mean, right? It’s that in-between stuff that really muddles the middle. Those “tweener” situations where we do not know if we are in or out, or on which side, or whose side we will fall. The real questions are why and how we find ourselves in this position. Is it because we are over-accommodating and work so hard at pleasing everyone that we find ourselves in the middle so that we do not offend anyone? And you know what happens when we are in a relationship, friendship, or partnership and both people strive to accommodate the other person, it’s like ending up in a reverse arm wrestling match. Instead of
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strenuously trying to “push” our opponent’s hand to the table, both sides try and let the other person win and end up in an extreme game of tug of war as we “pull” our own hands toward our side of the table. What are we afraid of? Are we fearful that we may make the wrong decision? Here’s the deal, we can make and will make a million wrong decisions in our life. But there is nothing we can ever do, within reason, that will torpedo our lives or our relationships or any business venture that we are pursuing that cannot be overcome as long as our decisions are in alignment with our values. And as Roy Disney said, “It’s not hard to make decisions when you know what your values are.” It’s when we don’t put our stake in the ground and waffle about everything we need to do that places us in a perpetual state of limbo and unable to move forward. And we usually choose not to take a stand Norton continues on Page 9
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Centennial Citizen 7
October 11, 2013
Clerk’s office makes changes for residents
While my first six months in office as the Arapahoe County clerk and recorder have gone by very quickly, I am pleased to report that we have accomplished a great nel deal in that short amount of time. Here is what we accomplished thus far: de• We have extended our office hours. Our offices are now open until 5 p.m., p to Monday through Friday. By expanding nity office hours, we are increasing access to our services for the citizens of Arapahoe County. • We have created an online motor vee hicle title registration quote tool, allowing t ert you to get an idea of what it will cost to title your vehicle before coming to our office. • We are now issuing marriage and civil union licenses at our Byers Branch Office. urn, • We have started cross-training an, employees across departments to create As- greater flexibility and efficiency by helpnal ing us meet statutorily required deadlines while avoiding overtime. • We have redesigned our elections website, www.arapahoevotes.com, to make
it more user-friendly. On this site, citizens can verify their voter registration, identify and find contact information for their elected officials, track their mail ballot, see the latest county voter registration numbers, and much more. • We have increased our presence and messaging on social media, and are working to better inform our citizens of what is happening in our offices. Please follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram. • We have added additional mail ballot
drop-off locations in southeast Aurora, Strasburg and Deer Trail. Over the course of the next year, we will work to continue this mission, including: • We will reduce wait times and lines in our motor vehicle and driver’s license departments by deploying a queuing system that will allow us to guide customers to specific representatives who can meet their needs quickly and efficiency. This system also will allow us to monitor demand for our services in order to deploy additional resources when necessary. Wait times will be posted for these departments online so that our citizens can plan their visits accordingly. • We will redesign our Byers Branch Office to make it more accessible for our citizens with disabilities. • We will continue cross-training employees across departments for greater efficiency and flexibility. • We will prepare for the 2014 primary and general elections under the guidelines of our 2013 legislation that will affect our
mail ballot and same day voter registration processes. We will look to implement these changes as part of our mission to conduct fair, transparent, and secure elections. As you can see, we have accomplished a great deal over the first six months, but we know we still have a ways to go. We are excited about these changes that improve our ability to provide our citizens the best service possible while protecting taxpayer dollars. It is an honor to serve as your clerk and recorder. If you have ideas for how we can better serve you, please let us know at clerk@ arapahoegov.com. My staff and I look forward to seeing you in our offices soon.
world pooled their resources to ensure that no one in their community went without food or shelter. They rigged a makeshift pulley system to carry food, medicine, and supplies to people stranded on the other side of Little James Creek and built impromptu bridges with donated lumber. In Boulder, the University of Colorado football team swapped helmets for hairnets and served hot meals to first responders and families who had been evacuated. In Greeley, local businesses organized a Family Fun Night for children who were forced to leave their homes, and in Miliken, a selfless farmer turned a floodgate valve to divert overflowing waters away from homes and into his own crops. These stories of teamwork and resilience are ones that politicians in Washington would do well to follow. Congress
has failed to pass a farm bill or take action to fix our broken immigration system. It has not made progress on an energy plan or taken serious steps to improve our infrastructure or education system. Now the debate has spiraled into a shouting match risking the full faith and credit of our country and we’ve had the first shutdown of our government in 17 years. When Coloradans faced a crisis they came together, rolled up their sleeves, and went to work. Washington should do the same and reach across the aisle to find common-sense, middleground solutions on issues like immigration and our debt and deficit.
Matt Crane, Arapahoe County’s clerk and recorder, was appointed earlier this year, following former clerk Nancy Doty’s election as an Arapahoe County commissioner.
D.C. should follow example of Colorado As Congress wastes time in endless debate over shutting down the government and allowing the nation to default on its debt, Coloradans are working together and recovering in the aftermath of unprecedented flooding. The heroism and generosity we’re seeing in Colorado both during and after the flood is in stark contrast to the ideology and bluster coming out of Washington. In Colorado, we had a year’s worth of rainfall in one day alone. It led to historic floods that caused unimaginable destruction. The disaster damaged more than 18,000 homes, forced tens of thousands of Coloradans to evacuate, flooded hundreds of agricultural fields and pastures, and crippled infrastructure. Roughly 50 bridges and more than 200 miles of major roadways were destroyed. In total, the floodwaters consumed more than 2,000 miles across 17 counties. Most tragic of all, we lost nine lives. In the face of this tragedy and destruc-
tion we witnessed the resilience, courage, and selflessness of Coloradans from across the state. It has been inspiring. From the first responder who rescued Lyons resident Cheron Boland in the bucket of an excavator to the Boulder Flood Relief volunteers who have been going door-to-door helping homeowners shovel mud from their houses, we have seen Coloradans of all different ages, backgrounds, and beliefs pull together to overcome this tragedy. In the small town of Jamestown, residents who were cut off from the outside
Democrat Michael Bennet has represented Colorado in the U.S. Senate since 2009.
OBITUARIES Smullen
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or make a decision because we are operating out of a mode of fear or scarcity rather than a mode of growth or abundance. What are you waiting for? What’s the
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time or on an occasional basis. Whether it is a medical professional who needs access to large medical files, a businessperson who communicates through videoconferencing across the globe, or a videographer who edits and uploads productions for client review, speed matters. Faster, less expensive Internet speed can make the difference for our residents and our busi-
big or even little decision that is holding you back? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com and when we resolve to leave the “tweener” in us behind, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton, a resident of Highlands Ranch, is the former president of the Zig Ziglar organization and CEO and founder of www.candogo.com
ness community. If Centennial says yes to 2G, our city would have the competitive edge to attract even more high-tech businesses. This ballot question is about providing a freer and more vibrant environment for business development in a corporate office park, in a neighborhood shopping center, or from home. Please learn more about 2G at www. VoteYes2G.com and then join me in voting yes for this common-sense measure. Stephanie Piko City councilmember Centennial
Ruth Georgia Smullen Jan 9, 1925 - Aug 13, 2013
Ruth Georgia Smullen was born in Le Sueur, MN. on January 9, 1925 to James an Tina (Kihn) Christensen. Ruth was a teacher in Minnesota. She married James Smullen on January 5, 1945. Ruth, James, and family moved to Colorado in 1968. She was the secretary of Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit for years and then became a realtor until she retired. Ruth is survived by her son, Joe (Diane); daughter, Chris (Ron) McElroy, and three grandchildren; brother, Russell (Stacia) Christensen, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband James, her parents, brothers, Maynard and George, sister Bernice, and many other loved ones. Thank you to everyone for your thoughts and prayers! Christine McElroy (daughter).
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would feature a “thematic architectural design” with ground floor “arcades to provide for public uses and protection from the elements.” Although the architect has designed up to 20 percent of the project to include residential development, at the public hearing both he and Bliss said that the housing component of their plan “was not a top priority.” “We left residential in the plan but that is not the emphasis of what we are doing,” said Bliss. The Jones District is the first large-scale development to be proposed using the city’s new “form-based” zoning standards, adopted in 2011. The new Land Development Codes were enacted, according to city officials, to make the zoning process less time-consuming
and more predictable and business-friendly, especially for large-scale developments. Jones and his team have yet to announce when they hope to break ground. “The next step, now that we have approval,” said Bliss, “is to move forward with the marketing plan.” The next step for the project, according to Centennial spokesperson Allison Wittern, is for The Jones District “to bring site plans for specific buildings and parcels to city council. The timing of this,” she added, “depends on what market opportunities present themselves.” Chairman and CEO of Jones International Ltd., Glenn Jones built his Colorado business empire over the past four decades, working first in cable television and, in more recent years, by capitalizing on the growing field of online education. He was inducted into the Colorado Business Hall of Fame in 2013. Following the unanimous council approval for the project on Oct. 7, Noon said, “Congratulations and welcome Jones District! We are very excited.”
Jones International University is in Centennial, near where The Jones District will be built. Photo by George Lurie
CLUBS IN YOUR COMMUNITY
EDITOR’S NOTE: To add or update your club listing, e-mail calendar@ourcoloradonews.com. POLITICAL
THE “NOON Hour,” a weekly event that allows the residents
of Centennial to connect and communicate with Mayor Cathy Noon is scheduled every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Civic Center building located at 13133 E. Arapahoe Road.
PROFESSIONAL AMERICAN ASSOCIATION of University Women, Littleton-
Englewood Branch invites baccalaureates to participate in activities that further the goals of equity for women and girls, lifelong education and positive societal change. Meetings are usually Mondays each month, September through May, at Koelbel Library, Orchard Road and Holly Street, Centennial.
Social time is followed by business meeting and informative program on subjects ranging from public policy issues to poetry. Call Pam Hansen at 303-753-0838.
a.m. at the Embassy Suites, 10250 E Costilla Ave., Centennial. Guests are welcome. For more information call Mary Alice Jackson at 303-400-3641 or visit www.bestrotary.com
CENTENNIAL TRUSTED Leads is a professional referral organization that meets for breakfast at The Egg & I, 6890 S. University, Centennial, the first and third Thursdays at 7:45 a.m. Call 303-972-4164 or visit www.trustedleads.com
DAUGHTERS OF the American Revolution, 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.
NON-PRACTICING AND Part Time Nurses Association meets from 12:30-2:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at the Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. All nurses are invited to attend for medical presentations. Contact: Barbara Karford, 303-794-0354. SOCIAL CENTENNIAL ROTARY Club meets Tuesday from 7:10-8:30
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 Common-
wealth 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.
FIBROMYALGIA WOMEN’S Group for women wanting to talk about things that have helped them and to make friends. No fee; must live near Parker/Centennial. Time and day to be figured out by group. Call Leslie at 303-791-8814. NEWCOMERS CLUB of Centennial, for people new to the area, meets regularly for parties, classes, movies, lunches, coffees and more. E-mail newcomersdenver@msn.com.
Castle Rock Franktown First United Trinity Methodist Church Lutheran 1200 South Street Castle Rock, CO 80104 303.688.3047 www.fumccr.org
Services: Saturday 5:30pm
Sunday 8am, 9:30am, 11am Sunday School 9:15am
Church & School
Sunday Worship 8:00 & 10:45 a.m. Trinity Lutheran School & ELC (Ages 3-5, Grades K-8)
303-841-4660 Little Blessings Day Care www.tlcas.org www.littleblessingspdo.com Highlands Ranch CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING Affiliated with United Church of Religious Science Sunday Services 10 a.m. Castle Rock Recreation Center
2301 Woodlands Blvd, Castle Rock www.OurCenterforSpiritualLiving.org 720-851-0265 Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors.
Open and Welcoming
Sunday Worship An Evangelical Presbyterian Church
Sunday Worship 10:30 4825 North Crowfoot Valley Rd. Castle Rock • canyonscc.org 303-663-5751 “Loving God - Making A Difference”
303-794-2683 Preschool: 303-794-0510 9203 S. University Blvd. Highlands Ranch, 80126
Englewood
Abiding Word Lutheran Church
Bible Study on The Harbinger At 4200 South Acoma, Englewood 6pm Wednesday nights starting September 11th-October 16th
303-912-5939
8391 S. Burnley Ct., Highlands Ranch
(Next to RTD lot @470 & University)
Worship Services Sundays at 9:00am
303-791-3315
pastor@awlc.org www.awlc.org
Parker
Parker
Joy LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA
GRACE PRESBYTERIAN Alongside One Another On Life’s Journey
SErviCES:
www.gracecolorado.com
You are invited to worship with us:
Sundays at 10:00 am
Grace is on the NE Corner of Santa Fe Dr. & Highlands Ranch Pkwy. (Across from Murdochs)
303-798-8485
Sunday
8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
1609 W. Littleton Blvd. (303) 798-1389 • www.fpcl.org Acts 2:38
(for children and adults)
Littleton
9:00am Spiritual Formation Classes for all Ages 90 east orchard road littleton, co
303 798 6387 www.gracepointcc.us
Joyful Mission Preschool 303-841-3770 7051 East Parker Hills Ct. • Parker, CO 303-841-3739 www.joylutheran-parker.org
Connect – Grow – Serve
Sunday Worship
8:45 am & 10:30 am 9030 Miller road Parker, Co 80138 303-841-2125 www.pepc.org
9:00 am
7:00 pm
Additional Meeting Times: Friday 6:30 pm Prayer Saturday 10:30 am—12:00 noon Open Church (Fellowship/Canvassing)
worship Time 10:30AM sundays
Education Hour: Sunday 9:15am
Parker evangelical Presbyterian church
Breakfast 8:15 am Prayer 6:00 pm
Prayer 5:45 pm Dinner 6:15 pm
Weaving Truth and Relevance into Relationships and Life
Sunday 8:00 & 10:30am
Morning Worship Service 10:30 am Evening Worship Service 6:30 pm
Bible Study
Welcome Home!
Saturday 5:30pm
60 W Littleton Blvd, Unit 101 Littleton CO 80120 303 523 7332
Sunday School
Sunday School 9:00 & 10:30 am
www.st-andrew-umc.com
Littleton
First Presbyterian Church of Littleton
8:00 am Chapel Service 9:00 & 10:30 am
A place for you
Victory Fellowship
Highlands Ranch
Hilltop United Church Of Christ 10926 E. Democrat Rd. Parker, CO 10am Worship Service www.hilltopucc.org 303-841-2808
Lone Tree Lone Tree
Church of Christ Sunday Worship - 10:00am Bible Study immediately following Wednesday Bible Study - 7:30pm Currently meeting at: 9220 Kimmer Drive, Suite 200 Lone Tree 80124 303-688-9506 www.LoneTreeCoC.com
Parker
Community Church of Religious Science
Pastor David Fisher Fellowship & Worship: 9:00 am Sunday School: 10:45 am 5755 Valley Hi Drive Parker, CO 303-941-0668
www.SpiritofHopeLCMC.org
Sunday services held in the historic Ruth Memorial Chapel at the Parker Mainstreet Center
...19650 E. Mainstreet, Parker 80138
New Thought...Ancient Wisdom Sunday Service
& Children’s Church 10:00 a.m.
Visit our website for details of classes & upcoming events.
303.805.9890
www.P a r k er C C R S.org P.O. Box 2945—Parker CO 80134-2945
To advertise your place of worship in this section, call 303-566-4091 or email kearhart@ourcoloradonews.com.
Where people are excited about God’s Word.
Sunday Worship: 10:45AM & 6PM Bible Study: 9:30AM Children, Young People & Adults 4391 E Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado 80134 Church Office – (303) 841-3836
www.parkerbiblechurch.org
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Centennial Citizen 9
October 11, 2013
THINGS TO DO IN YOUR COMMUNITY OCT. 12 FAMILY HISTORY. Free classes on geneology instruction will be offered from 2-4 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Family History Fair, 1939 E. Easter Ave., Centennial. Bring a USB drive to save your work. OCT. 12 SHRED DAY. Security Service Federal Credit Union plans
a free shred day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 12 at its service center at 9445 E. County Line Road, Centennial. The event is designed to assist area residents with the safe and free disposal of unwanted, personal documents. People may drive up and drop off bags and boxes of paper for shredding only. Limit two 18”x20”x12” full boxes per household. Volunteers from SSFCU will help with unloading, and all documents will be shredded on site. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/ ssfcueventsco.
OCT. 12 FOOD ADDICTS. Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? You are not alone. Today, there is a solution. Come to a free information session: Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, which meets from 10-11:30 a.m. Oct. 12, at Christ Episcopal Church, 2950 S. University Blvd., Denver. Visit www. foodaddicts.org or call Hilary J. at 303-349-2858. OCT. 13 PINK PASSION party. Wear your fancy shoes and pink clothes for a fun night with the girls at Vegas Stiletto Fitness’s pink passion party for breast cancer awareness from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at Centerstage Starz, 8150 S. University Blvd., Centennial. You’ll build confidence in heels and learn a sassy dance using a chair. Prize for hottest shoes and best display of pink. Proceeds will benefit local breast cancer organization. Tickets are $20 in advance at www.WithDavida.com ($25 at the door). Doors open at 5 p.m. for pampering. OCT. 15 GENEALOGY PROGRAM. The Columbine Genealogical & Historical Society presents an early bird webinar program, “Reverse Genealogy: Finding the Living,” by Megan Smolenyak, at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 15. Smolenyak’s video will show proven techniques for tracing 20th and 21st century. The afternoon program, at 1 p.m. Oct. 15, is titled “What the Library of Congress Has for Genealogists,” by Peggy Cummings. Cummings will talk about the Library of Congress, its catalog resources and services, its American Memory, and also talk about the Veteran’s History Project and Creating Communities in Social Digital Archives. The society meets at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Email CJ Backus, CGHS president, at cjpiglet2@msn.com, or visit www. ColumbineGenealogy.com. OCT. 15, 22 TAX WORKSHOPS. The Colorado Department of Revenue
offers free tax workshops on sales and use tax laws in Colorado. The workshops include information on common sales and use tax topics, including the liabilities businesses face when they are not in compliance with Colorado laws. Part one of the workshop is from 1-4 p.m. Oct. 15, and part two is from 1-4 p.m. Oct. 22 in Centennial. Registration is required. Visit www. TaxSeminars.state.co.us (click on Live Workshops, then Main Class Schedule. You must register under the Student tab to sign up for workshops.) Continuing professional education credits and training materials are available.
stress-relieving techniques. Seating is limited and reservations are requested. Join SMHA for a morning of calm and peace, learning how to Relax, Rejuvenate & Repeat (the 3Rs) through stress-relieving techniques for your mind, body and soul. For information, or for reservations, visit www.southmetrohealthalliance.org/workshops.
OCT. 21-22 MENTAL HEALTH first aid. The South Metro Health Alliance and Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network offer mental health first aid training classes in August, September and October at Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network, 155 Inverness Drive West, Englewood. Mental health first aid is an 8-hour interactive course that is designed to give members of the public the essential skills to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Seating is limited and registration is required online at www.SouthMetroHealthAlliance.org/meetings#MHFA, or contact Traci Jones at 303-793-9615, or email tjones@ southmetrohealthalliance.org to reserve your place. OCT. 27 HOLOCAUST LECTURE. The 11th Annual Fred Marcus Memorial Holocaust Lecture is at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, in the Elaine Wolf Theatre, Jewish Community Center, 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver. Sponsored by the Holocaust Awareness Institute at DU’s Center for Judaic Studies in cooperation with the MACC at the JCC’s JAAMM Festival. Dr. Stephen D. Smith, executive director of the Shoah Foundation, will speak on “Testimony and Technology.” Reservations required. Visit www.maccjcc. org/jaamm or call 303-316-6360. OCT. 27 MINDFULNESS-BASED WORKSHOP is presented from 12:30-5:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at Yama Yoga Village, 6818 S. Dallas Way, Greenwood Village. The workshop is followed by a vegetarian Vietnamese catered meal. Cost is $15. Bring a water bottle, cushion or mat for meditation, pillow and/or blanket for relaxation exercise. Sponsored by Still Mind Sangha. Register by email at dsolomon386@gmail.com. Beginners are encouraged. OCT. 28 BLOOD DRIVE. United Healthcare community blood drive is from 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. Oct. 28 inside Bonfils’ mobile bus located at 6465 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Centennial. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org. OCT. 30 ENRICHMENT WORKSHOP. South Metro Health Alliance is hosting an enrichment workshop from 9-10 a.m. Oct. 30 at Doctors Care in Littleton. Workshop is designed for anyone who would like to gain confidence when using Facebook for their organization. The focus will be on nonprofit organization pages but anyone is welcome to join us. Seating is limited and reservations are requested. Call Traci Jones on 303-793-9615, email tjones@southmetrohealthalliance.org, or reserve your place online at www.southmetrohealthalliance.org/workshops.
ONGOING LOCAL ARTISTS. South Suburban Parks and Recreation’s Buck, Goodson and Lone Tree recreation centers feature temporary art exhibitions by local artists. Visit www.sspr.org or contact Vickie Willis at 303-483-7072.
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Theater offers stray of hope
Rusted Root has been playing its unique blend of acoustic, rock, and world music for more than 20 years. The Pittsburgh-based band will be performing Oct. 18 at the Gothic Theatre in Englewood, touring behind its latest release, “The Movement.” Courtesy photo
Rusted Root to headline Gothic Band tours behind its seventh studio album By Ryan Boldrey
rboldrey@ourcoloradonews.com Celebrating more than two decades of music and touting its 2012 release, “The Movement,” Rusted Root is bringing its hard-touring act to Englewood. The Pittsburgh-based outfit, which broke onto the scene in the early 1990s with its second album “When I Woke” — highlighted by the songs “Send Me on My Way,” “Back to the Earth,” “Ecstasy,” and “Beautiful People” — will take the stage Oct. 18 at The Gothic Theatre in Englewood, along with supporting acts Rob Drabkin and Goodnight, Texas. A popular act throughout the midto-late 1990s, Rusted Root, known for its unique blend of experimental world beat folk fusion, has never ceased touring relentlessly, and after taking a seven-year break from recording between 2002 and 2009, is calling “The Movement,” its seventh studio release, “a career album.” “I think this one kind of puts it all together for us, and for some people, it final-
ly says, `This band is going to be there for the long haul,’” said Michael Glabicki, the group’s lead vocalist and primary songwriter. From the rootsy, danceable “Monkey Pants” to the darker, drum-driven title track to the introspective “Something on My Mind,” Rusted Root has come full circle, tying together years of work and experimentation, Glabicki says. “I think we are at that point where you kind of say, `Wow, there’s a lot to work with in what we have already become accustomed to and sort of mastered. Then when we put it all together, it becomes very expressive, natural-sounding and fun,” he said. Whether in the studio or on the stage, Glabicki said he is having more fun now than at any point in Rusted Root’s 21-year career together. One of three original members still in the band, along with percussionist Liz Berlin and bassist Patrick Norman, Glabicki says the band has at last found its drummer in Preach Freedom, and guitarist Dirk Miller has been a fantastic addition to the group, since replacing guitarist Colter Harper six months ago. The group is averaging about 160 shows
a year, and in addition to performing, is currently working on a rockumentary and beginning to write for an eighth studio album. Glabicki’s first solo release is also RusTed RooT due out sometime Who:conceRT Rusted Root next summer, which with special guests he says will be a very Rob Drabkin and intimate collection Goodnight, Texas of songs performed When: 8 p.m. Oct. with a core trio he 18, doors at 7 p.m. has been working with for the past two WheRe: The years. Gothic Theatre, “It’s going to be 3263 S. Broadway, a whole lot more of Englewood me,” he said. “I’m TiCkeTs: $20 in stripping it down to advance, $25 day of more sparse acousshow tic songs, while part of the record will be infoRmATion: a lot more rocking.” www.RustedRoot. For more inforcom or www.Gothicmation or to purTheatre.com. chase tickets, visit w w w. Ru s t e d Ro o t . com or www.gothictheatre.com. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 day of show. Showtime is 8 p.m. Oct. 18 at The Gothic Theatre, 3263 S. Broadway in Englewood.
Lone Tree schedules wide array of shows Arts center releases its program for fall By Sonya Ellingboe
s e l l i n g b o e @ o u rc o l o ra d o news.com Lone Tree Arts Center has published its varied fall program, with a mix of entertainment that varies from symphony to silly, with special performances for children. Here is a sampler of items into mid-November — there’s more: • Handsome Little Devils Productions is a Denver-based company that is entertaining across the nation with what they call Vaudeville Nouveau. They will feature the Squirm Burpee Circus, with oversized props and imaginative routines geared to families, Oct.
If you go The Lone Tree Arts Center is located at 10075 Commons Street, Lone Tree. Information on performance times and ticket reservations is available online at lonetreeartscenter.org or 720-509-1000.
4 set and tells about a little girl who can’t stop eating pink cupcakes. • Seedlings: Theatre Buds on Nov. 5 brings Denver actress Pamela Clifton with a theater class for parents and The Squirm Burpee Circus will perform Oct. 16-20 at Lone Tree Arts Center. Courtesy photo children who will learn to act out stories — a skill they can 16 to 20, as part of a varied fall • Colorado Jazz Repertory practice at home. program. Met the Baron von Orchestra’s Oct. 28 concert is • “Sylvia,” by A.B. Guthrie, Hamburger and his Monkey- called “Swingin’ With Duke El- plays Nov. 7-17 on the Main Powered Circus Wagon, Mike lington.” Stage, a delightful comedy the Handsome, Dashing Dave • “Pinkalicious” on Oct. 29 about a couple, a dog and relaand Little Lolo. and 30 is for the Pre-K to Grade tionships. Adult language.
Several years ago Mr. On The Town — the No. 1 dog lover in our house — and I attended the play “Sylvia” at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. The A.R. Gurney play is about an empty-nest couple who take in a stray dog. I won’t give away the ending but this comedy will tug at your heartstrings. I guarantee you’ll love this play! “Sylvia” plays from Nov. 7-17 at the LTAC. Tickets are available at www.LoneTreeArtsCenter.org or by calling 720-5091000. Kim Staunton, a winner of a Denver Post Ovation Award, Henry Award, and Westword’s Best of Denver among her many local theater performances, stars as Kate. Two Tony Award nominees, director Randal Myler and Jonathan C. Kaplan (as Greg), also are part of the cast and crew. Denver favorites Jamie Ann Romero (Sylvia) and Randy Moore (Tom, Phyllis and Leslie) round out a stellar cast.
Boys and Girls Club opens
The opening of the new Nancy P. Anschutz Center Boys and Girls Club on Tuesday, Oct. 1 was a celebration, despite a horrific shooting just 11 days earlier that left club advocate Terrance Roberts accused of attempted murder. Boldfaced names like Denver Mayor Michael Hancock, Phil and Nancy Anschutz, John and Paige Elway and Jack A. Vickers celebrated the opening of the new center at the Jack A. Vickers Boys & Girls Club. Denver politicos and movers and shakers joined the celebration of a new Park Hill community center that replaced a shopping area torched by a gang in 2008. Boys and Girls Club President and CEO John Aragoni held the sentiments of many in attendance when he said: “The community here had gone through its ups and downs. But we want to recognize its past with an eye on its future.”
‘Girl’ power for CRA
Sonia Riggs, formerly the executive director of the American Institute of Architects Colorado, is the heir apparent to eventually take over Pete Meersman’s chief cheese job with the Colorado Restaurant Association as Meersman prepares for his departure. CRA chairman of the board Rich Yoke appointed a search committee to advertise, screen, interview and select someone to serve as the new CRA chief operating officer, a position that will transition into the president and chief executive officer when Meersman, who has led the CRA for 30-plus years, leaves the association Nov. 1, 2014. As of that date, Meersman will become the CRA’s chief strategy officer by serving on various affiliated boards and working on special projects until November 2019. “Sonia will officially begin work at CRA on Nov. 20,” Meersman said in a mass email. “She will be at CRA building on occasion before then for other meetings. “Sonia’s professional references raved about her when I talked to them. (All four AIA references not only praised her, but they asked me not to hire her because they wanted her to stay there.) I spent a morning last talking with Sonia in person. She has a great personality and sense of Parker continues on Page 17
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Jules Verne story comes to stage at Arvada Center By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com In a time where one can be almost anywhere in the world in a day or two, the audience has to bring imagination to a play set in a time when travelers devoted a year to circumnavigating the globe. Although Jules Verne was excited about the technological advancements in the 1850s, when there was a Society for the Encouragement of Aerial Locomotion by Means of Heavier-Than-Air-Craft, according to the Arvada Center program, he had to dream and write science fiction about new modes of travel. He wrote about Phileas Fogg (Dustin Bronson), a mid-19th-century wealthy nerd, who made a wager with men at his London club that he could go “Around the World in 80 Days.” The Arvada Center presents Creede Repertory Theatre’s witty production of Mark Brown’s play, adapted from the
IF YOU GO “Around the World in 80 Days,” produced by Creede Repertory Theatre, plays through Oct. 27 at the Arvada Center’s black box theatre, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 1 p.m. Wednesdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays. Tickets: Arvadacenter.org, 720-898-7200. novel, through Oct. 27. It is set in 1872 “in London and around the world.” As lights go up, the stage has a raked platform with a single rose velvet chair centered on it. It will become a ship and other locations in rapid succession. India, Africa, Asia, Europe … Fogg’s previous servant allows that he has just been fired because the shaving water was the wrong temperature for his excessively structured employer. A replacement, the French Passepartout (Graham Ward), appears, ready to go to work — and to travel, he learns, since Fogg has just made his 20,000-pound bet. He wears his grandfather’s fine watch, which cannot possibly be wrong, he insists. He
keeps it on London time through the trip and there is talk throughout about what time it is — a key to the ending. That simple platform becomes many destinations as the imaginative choreography by director Charlie Oates carries it to distant lands. The other scenic prop is a large cabinet that becomes an office for all sorts of characters, mostly played by the versatile Patrick Du Laney, with lightening-fast costume changes. John Arp plays Detective Fix (and others) trailing after Fogg with an arrest warrant. His comic talents are in top form. Caitlin Wise is the fifth member of this talented cast. Among other roles, she is the lovely Aouda, whom Fogg rescues from some Bedouins and, of course, falls for. Fogg remains himself, but other characters in a variety of costumes and with assorted accents, swirl in and out of a fast-moving story. The audience cheered in several especially cleverly staged scenes. Crisp dialogue, imaginative costumes and precise direction contribute to a well-produced bit of time travel. Suitable for children age 9 and over.
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C.S. Lewis and Joy Davidman
“Shadowlands” by William Nicholson is a love story about British author C.S. Lewis and Joy Davidman, based on Nicholson’s book. Directed by Craig Bond and Lorraine Scott at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $25 ($20 advance). 303-856-7830, vintagetheatre.org.
Korean-American family story
“99 Histories” by Julia Cho, plays Oct. 24 to Nov. 16 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora, presented by Theatre Esprit Asia, TEA, Colorado’s only Asian American Theatre Company, in its second year. Terry Dodd is director for this play, which runs Oct. 24-Nov. 16. Performances: 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 7 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $25/$23 advance/$20 seniors, students. 303-856-7830, theatre-esprit-asia.org.
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Wine, women and Woodyard
Are you ready for some football? Wine, Women and Football, presented by Coloradans for Responsible Energy Development, is an evening of sipping, snacking and talking smack about any and all Broncos opponents, beginning at 5 p.m. on Oct. 15 at Chloe, 1445 Market St. Come and share some X’s and O’s with players Montee Ball, Sylvester Williams, Britton Colquitt, Wesley Woodyard and one of my favorite former players, Rod Smith. One hundred percent of proceeds benefit Volunteers of America’s Brandon Center, an emergency shelter for women and children. For tickets, go to www. voacolorado.org.
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Denver hotel The Curtis-a Doubletree by Hilton has an “orange crush” on the Denver Broncos. According to spokeswoman Julie Dunn, “We’re mad about Manning, wild about Welker and delighted over Decker.
Puppets for adults
“Avenue Q” features the original Denver cast (Vintage Theatre, before its move) in this clever show, populated with sometimes-raunchy puppets. Directed by Bernie Cardell, it plays through Nov. 3 at the Aurora Fox, 9900 E. Colfax Ave, Aurora. Performances: 7:30 Fridays, Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Produced by Ignite Theatre. Tickets: $28/$19, 720-362-2697, Lucent_Performing_ Arts@mail.vresp.com.
Three generations
“Door to Door” by James Sherman is a tribute to American women of three generations, with a Jewish perspective. It plays through Nov. 10 at Pluss Theater, MACC, 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9; 8 p.m. Oct. 12; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $20-$25, 303316-6360, maccjcc.org.
That’s why we’re inviting hardcore fans to join us in rooting on the Broncos this fall with a stay at Denver’s only pop culturethemes hotel, and then to come back and do it all again in December.” Here’s the “Booking Broncos” breakdown: Rates start at $129 per night when you book your football stay at the Curtis on Oct. 13 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Oct. 26 or 27 vs. the Washington Redskins (and former Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan) or Nov. 16 or 17 vs. the Kansas City Chiefs. And the rest of the story ... say “Play it again, Peyton” and earn a second visit to the Curtis for $83 per night — in honor of Welker — plus $18 valet parking with homage to Manning on Dec. 7 or 8 vs. the Tennessee Titans or on Dec. 12 against the San Diego Chargers. To take advantage of the Curtis Orange Crush offer, call Scott at 720-889-4747. For more information on the Curtis, go to www.thecurtis.com or call 800-525-6651.
Halloween events pop up around area Haunted holiday offers fun for all By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com Choose a pumpkin, get lost in a maze and enjoy ghost stories in October: • Under the watchful eye of John Marchetti, pumpkins have been growing bigger and bigger at Hudson Gardens in the patches on the west side of the garden near the Mary Carter Greenway. Now it’s time for FestiFall on Oct. 26, when the Gardens will host a family event to support the ongoing education programs planned by Melanie Feddersen. Children from across the metro area want to visit the Gardens and sometimes, scholarship help is needed. FestiFall, with a $3 admission charge, runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a Giant Pumpkin Sale, starting at 11 a.m. (prices start at $5, based on weight); live owl demonstrations presented by Wild Wings Education; a straw bale maze; meet the beekeeper; craft stations; storytelling; music by DJ Da Boogieman; and local food trucks. Bring a wagon or wheelbarrow to haul away that pumpkin! Proceeds will help with outreach throughout the Denver metropolitan area. Hudson Gardens is at 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Hudsongardens.org. 303797-8565. • Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield, at C-470 and Wadsworth, hosts its Corn Maze Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 27, with extra haunting after dark on Fridays and Saturdays. Also at Chatfield: the Pumpkin Festival Oct. 11-13 with a pumpkin patch, music by Stray Dog, Colorado arts and crafts, pony rides, food and more. Admission is charged. botanicgardens.org. • Harvest Festival at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton is 10 a.m.
to 3 p.m. October 12 and offers pumpkins for sale, wagon rides, games, music and food. Tickets for some events. 303-7953950. • Victorian Halloween at the Littleton Museum, 6026 S. Gallup St., Littleton. Visit the 1890s Farm from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 26 for games, pumpkin carving and spooky activities. Free. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 303-795-3950 • Walking With the Dead is an after-dark tour on Oct. 26 of the Littleton Museum’s 1860s farm, beginning at 6 p.m. Walks will start every 20 minutes until 9 p.m. Timed tickets are required — available now at the museum. Appropriate for age 10 and older. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 303-795-3950. • Frightful Friday: An Evening With Edgar Allan Poe at Bemis Library, 6015 S. Datura St., Littleton, from 7 to 9 p.m. October 25. David Skipper will perform as Poe, with accomplice in horror Joan Mattey. Enjoy free popcorn and lemonade. 303-795-3961. • Reinke Brothers Haunted Mansion at 5663 S. Prince St. in downtown Littleton draws folks from across the metro area with its special effects and creepy characters. Lights-on tour for children from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 3. Hours: 6 to 10 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays; 6 p.m. to midnight Fridays; 3 p.m. to midnight Saturdays; 3 to 10 p.m. Sundays. Admission: $15 ($1 discount with canned food donation.) • Hauntings at the Hangar — Wings over the Rockies Air and Space Museum is haunted from noon to 4 p.m. October 27. Lowry Air Force Base Hangar near Alameda and Quebec. Admission: $11/$9/$6. Free under 4. Wingsmuseum.org, 303-3605360, ext. 105, info@wingsmuseum.org. • Festival of Scarecrows in Olde Town Arvada on Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vote for your favorite scarecrow between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. To enter a decorated
Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.pennyparker.blacktie-colorado.com. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209. Want to advertise your business to run with Penny’s column? Contact Trisha at trilind@hotmail.com.
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17 Mile House fest goes the distance Arapahoe County’s historic 17 Mile House will be open for tours as the county hosts a Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 19 on the grounds at 8181 S. Parker Road in Centennial. A pumpkin patch, blacksmith shop, gold panning, antique farm implements, kids’ pioneer crafts and games will be featured, as well as a tour of the house, which was a stop for westbound wagon trains. Also, there will be a petting farm, food trucks (one with waffles, one barbecue) and a horse-drawn trolley ride to/from Tagawa Gardens along historic Cherry Creek. Pumpkins and food/beverages can be purchased. Admission is free.
Library hosts craft fair
Bemis Library will host its annual International Craft Fair from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 19 at 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Proceeds from sales benefit poor craftspeople in many countries. Items and jewelry will be for sale from Indonesia, India, Egypt, Nepal, Uganda, South Africa, Asia, Vietnam, Bulgaria, Peru, Brazil, Haiti and more. New vendors are added to this year’s event. From 2 to 3 p.m. the Kutandira Marimba Experience will perform in Sophie’s Place. 303-795-3961.
Fresh Eyre
Highlands Ranch-based Performance Now begins its new season with the Regional Premiere of “Jane Eyre” from Oct. 1120 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets: $28/$25/$21; 303-987-7845, performancenow.org.
Ephron sisters
“Love, Loss and What I Wore” by Nora and Delia Ephron will be performed by Backstage/Breckenridge Oct. 18-27 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., downtown Littleton. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays.
Tickets: $25, 303-794-2787, ext. 5.
Heritage Fine Arts
“This is Colorado,” an annual juried exhibit presented by the Heritage Fine Arts Guild, will be held this year from Oct. 21 to Nov. 15 at the Colorado Gallery of the Arts, Arapahoe Community College. Wellknown local artist and teacher Phyllis Vandehaar is the 2013 juror. The gallery is in the Annex at the northeast side of the main campus, 5800 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Hours: noon to 5 p.m. Mondays to Fridays; noon to 7 p.m. Tuesdays. An artists’ reception for the public will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 25.
Scottish Book Club
Author Corinne Joy Brown, who wrote “MacGregor’s Lantern,” will speak at the 1 p.m. Oct. 20 meeting of the Scottish Book Club of the St. Andrew Society at Highlands Ranch Library, 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Copies can be purchased from Brown’s website: corinnejoybrown. com. Light refreshments will be served during the presentation and discussion. Please RSVP to bwarner@mindspring.com or 303-795-9677. There will be a drawing for another of Brown’s books.
Littleton Symphony
“Great Stories in Music, With Narration” is the theme for the 2013-2014 Littleton Symphony season, which begins by featuring the Colorado Chorale at 7:30 p.m. Oct.
The historic 17 Mile House will be the site for Arapahoe County’s Fall Festival on Oct. 19. Photo by Andy Marquez 18 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. It will be repeated at 3 p.m. Oct. 20 at Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills Village. The chorale will sing Poulenc’s “Gloria” and Randall Thompson’s “Testament of Freedom.” Monika Vischer will be guest narrator for the “Lieutenant Kije’ Suite” by Prokofieff. The orchestra will also perform the dramatic “Siegfried’s Death and Funeral March” in commemoration of Wagner’s 200th birthday. Tickets cost $15, $12 and can be purchased online at littletonsymphony.org; at the Gorsett Violin Shop, 8100 S. Quebec St., Centennial; or at the door. Information: 303-933-6824, info@ littletonsymphony.org.
Sweet Charity Affair
The annual Alpha Xi Delta alumnae fundraising event, Sweet Charity Affair
and Luncheon, will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 19 at Calvary Baptist Church, 6500 E. Girard Ave., Denver. Proceeds from the bake sale, live and silent auction, boutique and lunch, catered by Taste of the Season, will fund a number of local charities. Purchase tickets ($20) from Barbara Vietti, bvietti@comcast.net, 303-979-7561.
CD release
The Reunited Young Adult Choir of St. Andrew United Methodist Church will celebrate the release of its first CD at its Fall Concert at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at St. Andrew, 9203 S. University Blvd. Highlands Ranch. Admission is free. The group of a dozen 20-somethings formed in 2009, led by Nathan and Matthew Grooms, who wanted to reconnect with old friends to sing after college. Music director Mark Zwilling is accompanist and music adviser.
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ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) Your Aries charm helps persuade others to listen to your proposal. But it’s still a long way from acceptance, unless you can stand up to the tough questions that are set to follow. TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) Plan to share a weekend getaway from all the pressures of your hectic workaday world with a very special someone. You could be pleasantly surprised at what develops. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your keen insight once again helps you handle a challenging situation with a clearer perception of what it’s really all about. What you learn helps you make a difficult decision. CANCER (Jun 21 to July 22) If you want to steer clear of getting involved in a new family dispute, say so. Your stand might cause hurt feelings for some, but overall, you’ll be respected for your honesty. LEO (July 23 to Aug 22) Expect recognition for your efforts in getting a project into operation. Besides the more practical rewards, your Lion’s heart will be warmed by the admiration of your colleagues. VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) Set aside time to rid yourself of clutter that might well be drawing down your creative energies. Consider asking someone to help you decide what stays and what goes. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) A colleague could make a request that might place you in an awkward position with co-workers. Best advice: Share your concerns with an associate you can trust. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) Your energy levels are way up, allowing you to take on the added challenge of a task you’ve been hoping to secure. Expect this move to lead to an important opportunity. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) Your continuing sense of confidence in what you’ve set out to do gives encouragement to others. Expect to see more people asking to add their efforts to yours. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) You might think it would be best to reject a suggestion others insist would be unworkable. But you might be surprised by what you find if you give it a chance. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) Changing a decision might disappoint some people, but the important thing is that you be honest with yourself. Don’t go ahead with anything you have doubts about. PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) There could be some fallout from an emotional confrontation that you really should deal with before moving on. Best to start fresh with a clean, clear slate. BORN THIS WEEK: Your honesty not only helps you make decisions for yourself, but also helps others find the right choices for themselves. (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.
October 11, 2013
Public Trustees Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1124-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 17, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): Abraxas Aguilera and Stacy Aguilera Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Metro Finance Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust: February 06, 2009 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: March 18, 2009 Recording Information (Reception Number): B9027580 Original Principal Amount: $194,673.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $185,867.97 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT NUMBERED 31, BLOCK NUMBERED 2, LININGER SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 5361 S Hickory St, Littleton, CO 80120. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 11/13/2013, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 9/19/2013 Last Publication: 10/17/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 07/17/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 Attorney File # 9105.05738 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.: 1124-2013 First Publication: 9/19/2013 Last Publication: 10/17/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1128-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 17, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): David Cooper and Margie Cooper Original Beneficiary(ies): Beneficial Mortgage Co. of Colorado Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Beneficial Financial I Inc. Date of Deed of Trust: July 21, 2004 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: July 23, 2004 Recording Information (Reception Number): B4131701 Original Principal Amount: $246,315.43 Outstanding Principal Balance: $227,237.97 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 3, BLOCK 2, NOB HILL FIRST FILING AMENDED, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 6723 S Ash Wy, 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.
2004 Recording Information (Reception Number): B4131701 Original Principal Amount: $246,315.43 Outstanding Principal Balance: $227,237.97 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 3, BLOCK 2, NOB HILL FIRST FILING AMENDED, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 6723 S Ash Wy, 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, 11/13/2013, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 9/19/2013 Last Publication: 10/17/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 07/17/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly L. Decker #32647 Toni M.N. Dale #30580 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 302, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 223-7883 Attorney File # 13-913-24950 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012
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Legal Notice NO.: 1128-2013 First Publication: 9/19/2013 Last Publication: 10/17/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1133-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 18, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): Jerry Duane Jensen Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Guild Mortgage Company, a California Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Guild Mortgage Company Date of Deed of Trust: August 18, 2010 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: August 31, 2010 Recording Information (Reception Number): D0085209 Original Principal Amount: $40,100.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $35,080.63 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: 280 East Highlince Circle # 307, 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, 11/13/2013, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 9/19/2013 Last Publication: 10/17/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 07/18/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Jennifer C. Rogers #34682 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Joanna D. Studeny #41740 Cynthia Lowery #34145 Deanne R. Stodden #33214 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Alison L. Berry #34531 J.P. Goeschel #37988 Barbara A. Bader #10394 Katharine E. Fisher #39230 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Camille Y. Harlan #43789 Reagan Larkin #42309 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 13-04796 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
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 Jennifer C. Rogers #34682 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Joanna D. Studeny #41740 Cynthia Lowery #34145 Deanne R. Stodden #33214 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Alison L. Berry #34531 J.P. Goeschel #37988 Barbara A. Bader #10394 Katharine E. Fisher #39230 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Camille Y. Harlan #43789 Reagan Larkin #42309 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 13-04796 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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1133-2013 EXHIBIT A CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 280307, HIGHLINE MEADOWS CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DECLARATION RECORDED OCTOBER 25, 1978, IN BOOK 2873 AT PAGE 367, AND CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED IN OCTOBER 25, 1978, AT RECEPTION NO. 1786266, BOOK 36 AT PAGES 31 AND 32 OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE RECORDS, TOGETHER WITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO THE FOLLOWING COMMON ELEMENTS: PARKING SPACE 290C, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Legal Notice NO.: 1133-2013 First Publication: 9/19/2013 Last Publication: 10/17/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1144-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 22, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): Michael St John Original Beneficiary(ies): Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust: August 30, 2002 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: September 13, 2002 Recording Information (Reception Number): B2171794 Original Principal Amount $76,800.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $62,682.75 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE Also known by street and number as: 100 E Highline Cir #306, 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, 11/20/2013, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 9/26/2013 Last Publication: 10/24/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 07/22/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: 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 # 9105.05567 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 1144-2013 EXHIBIT A CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 100-306, 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 SPACES 29 AND 189C , COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Legal Notice NO.: 1144-2013 First Publication: 9/26/2013 Last Publication: 10/24/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1153-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 22, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): Douglas E. Jara and Stephanie M. Jara Original Beneficiary(ies): Land of Oz Inc. DBA Affordable Interest Mortgage Current Holder of Evidence of Debt:
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Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1153-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 22, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): Douglas E. Jara and Stephanie M. Jara Original Beneficiary(ies): Land of Oz Inc. DBA Affordable Interest Mortgage Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC Date of Deed of Trust: June 03, 2009 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: June 08, 2009 Recording Information (Reception Number): B9060256 Original Principal Amount: $227,207.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $215,897.49 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 18, BLOCK 11, SOUTHCREEK SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 8127 South Memphis Way, Englewood, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 11/20/2013, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 9/26/2013 Last Publication: 10/24/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 07/22/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Jennifer C. Rogers #34682 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Joanna D. Studeny #41740 Cynthia Lowery #34145 Deanne R. Stodden #33214 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Alison L. Berry #34531 J.P. Goeschel #37988 Barbara A. Bader #10394 Katharine E. Fisher #39230 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Camille Y. Harlan #43789 Reagan Larkin #42309 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 13-05012 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012
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Legal Notice NO.: 1153-2013 First Publication: 9/26/2013 Last Publication: 10/24/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1158-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 23, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): Daniel C. Brost and Joyce Y. Brost Original Beneficiary(ies): Argent Mortgage Company, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Argent Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-W9 Date of Deed of Trust: January 09, 2004 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: January 16, 2004 Recording Information (Reception Number): B4011140 Original Principal Amount: $499,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $441,157.99 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: See Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference Also known by street and number as: 7990 S Santa Fe Drive, 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, 11/20/2013, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s),
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: 7990 S Santa Fe Drive, 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, 11/20/2013, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 9/26/2013 Last Publication: 10/24/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 07/23/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: David A. Shore #19973 Edward P. O’Brien #11572 Scott D. Toebben #19011 Martin H. Shore #1800 Hellerstein and Shore PC 5347 S. Valentia Way, Suite 100, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303) 573-1080 Attorney File # 13-00230SH 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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1158-2013 Exhibit A BLOCK 45, WOLHURST HEIGHTS, AND THOSE PARTS OF SANTA FE STREET AND ARNETT AVENUE, AS SHOWN IN SAID PLAT DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK 45; THENCE EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID BLOCK 45 A DISTANCE OF 300.8 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK 45; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID BLOCK 45 A DISTANCE OF 600 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK 45; THENCE EAST TO THE CENTERLINE OF SAID FE STREET; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF SAID SANTA FE STREET A DISTANCE OF 360 FEET; THENCE EAST A DISTANCE OF 15 FEET FROM THE CENTERLINE OF SANTA FE STREET; THENCE SOUTH AND PARALLEL TO THE CENTERLINE OF SAID SANTA FE STREET A DISTANCE OF 270 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF SAID ARNETT AVENUE; THENCE WEST ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF SAID ARNETT AVENUE TO THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF THE DENVER AND SANTA FE RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY AS SHOWN IN SAID PLAT; THENCE NORTHEAST ALONG SAID SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF W A Y L I N E T O T H E S O U T H W E ST CORNER OF BLOCK 45, WOLHURTS HEIGHTS, AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED JULY 11, 1892, IN PLAT BOOK A2 AT PAGE 33, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Legal Notice NO.: 1158-2013 First Publication: 9/26/2013 Last Publication: 10/24/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1167-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 24, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): ANNA TUBIS Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR WR STARKEY MORTGAGE, L.L.P. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust: May 27, 2009 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: June 08, 2009 Recording Information (Reception Number): B9060460 Original Principal Amount $183,150.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $173,366.38 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: LOT 9, BLOCK 32, WALNUT HILLS THIRD FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. PARCEL ID NUMBER: 2075-28-2-10-011 Also known by street and number as: 7498 EAST DAVIES PLACE, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112. 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 a f f i d a v i t a s a l l o w e d b y s t a t u t e s: C.R.S.§38-35-109(5) PURSUANT TO AFFIDAVIT RE: SCRIVENERS ERROR RECORDED ON 08/07/2009 AT RECEPTION B9086107 TO CORRECT THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION. 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, 11/20/2013, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt se-
Also known by street and number as: 7498 EAST DAVIES PLACE, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112. 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) PURSUANT TO AFFIDAVIT RE: SCRIVENERS ERROR RECORDED ON 08/07/2009 AT RECEPTION B9086107 TO CORRECT THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION.
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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, 11/20/2013, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 9/26/2013 Last Publication: 10/24/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 07/24/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Eve M. Grina #43658 David R. Doughty #40042 Jennifer K. Cruseturner #44452 Sheila J. Finn #36637 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 30766 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012
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Legal Notice NO.: 1167-2013 First Publication: 9/26/2013 Last Publication: 10/24/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1197-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 1, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): Norma S Harbert Original Beneficiary(ies): Seattle Mortgage Company Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Champion Mortgage Company Date of Deed of Trust: November 16, 2006 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: November 21, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number): B6165158 Original Principal Amount: $296,250.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $179,145.19 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 6, EXCEPT THE NORTH 5 FEET THEREOF, BLOCK 1, LITTLE'S CREEK SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 1605 West Sterne Parkway, 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, 11/20/2013, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 9/26/2013 Last Publication: 10/24/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 08/01/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 Attorney File # 8686.00034 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.: 1197-2013 First Publication: 9/26/2013 Last Publication: 10/24/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1195-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
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Lions win key soccer game Littleton victorious in tough battle with ThunderRidge By Tom Munds
tmunds@ourcoloradonews.com The Littleton High School boys soccer team climbed one step closer to its goal of making the playoffs Oct. 3 by winning a hardfought battle with ThunderRidge, 2-1 on the Grizzlies’ home field. “All remaining games are very important as we try to make the playoffs,” Lions coach Pedja Vajzovic said after the game. “It was a tough game today. This was an even game early but we also
missed scoring a couple of goals we should have scored. They tied the score late in the period so it was all even. We played better in the second half, we worked hard, so we got that goal to give us the win.” ThunderRidge coach Chris Smith was disappointed by the outcome of the game. “This is a must-win game for us because we must win from here out if we are to get into the playoffs,” he said before the game. “We have good players and have worked hard every game. But, we have had several players sidelined by injuries and it seems we haven’t been getting some of those key bounces in our favor that can help you win. So we are at a point now
where we have to win the rest of our games to make the playoffs.” The Oct. 3 win elevated the Littleton record to 7-3-1 overall and 4-1-1 in league while ThunderRidge drops to 3-8 overall and 2-6 in league. The league season is in the home stretch. Littleton was at Littleton Public Schools Stadium Oct. 8 against Legend and Oct. 10 against Douglas County. The Lions are on the road Oct. 12 at Shea Stadium against Highlands Ranch and close out the regular season Oct. 15 at LPS against Chaparral. The Grizzlies have three games left on the schedule. They were at Littleton Public Schools Stadium Oct. 10 against Heritage and played Castle View Oct. 11 at
Dick’s Sporting Goods Stadium. The final game of the season is Oct. 15 at Shea Stadium against Douglas County. The Oct. 3 game proved to be an 80-minute back-and-forth battle as each team sought to take control of the tempo of play. A great deal of play was in the middle of the field, as one team attacked and the other team’s defense got control of the ball and sent the action the other way. There were shots on goal that sailed wide of the net, and goalies at both ends of the field caught or deflected those shots that were on target to score. The Lions got on the scoreboard midway through the first half as the team had mounted a
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Heritage, Valor hit goals in golf championships Tourneys held at courses around state By Jim Benton
jbenton@ourcoloradonews.com The Heritage boys golf team accomplished its mission, as did the golfers from Valor Christian, in the Colorado State High School golf championship tournaments. Heritage turned in the third best score during the second and final day of the Class 5A tournament Oct. 1 at Murphy Creek Golf Course and tied for fifth place in the final standings. Valor Christian, a runner-up in 2012 after losing in a two-hole playoff to Pueblo South, rallied from five shots off the pace af-
ter the first round to claim the Class 4A state championship at Hiwan Country Club. “We were tied for sixth (after the first round) and we said if we could get into the top five we’d be happy,” said Heritage coach Nicki Polous. Heritage, led by senior Hunter Lee, carded a 226 during play on the second day that had golfers dealing with 20 mph winds in addition to the course. The Eagles had the third best final-round score behind state champion Regis Jesuit (213) and Arapahoe (223). Lee finished tied for 10th in the final individual standings with a 4-over-par 148 total after rounds of 75 and 73. Other members of the Heritage team were Riggs Winz (78-74—172), Reese Leiker (78-79—157) and Nick Leibold (77-83—160).
Regis finished 23 strokes ahead of second-place Ralston Valley. Cherry Creek wound up third, Arapahoe ninth and Douglas County 12th. Jake Staino shot a 1-overpar 71 in the second round to spark Valor’s comeback. The Eagles fashioned a finalround 225 on the difficult Hiwan course to catch and pass Silver Creek to capture the state title by three shots. Valor had four golfers finish in the top 13 on the individual leaderboard. Staino (77-71) was fourth at 148, Ross Macdonald (75-77) seventh at 152, Josh Seiple (76-78) tied for ninth place at 154 and Coby Welch (79-77) tied for 13th with a 156 total. Lee appeared ready to climb up the leader board during the last day of the 5A tournament after he eagled the 311-yard, par 4
ninth hole. “I was one under going into nine and hit a good chip and it went in,” recalled Lee. “That put me 3-under after nine, but I bogeyed the first three holes on the back nine and birdied one hole. I bogeyed 17, which was the toughest hole because of the wind. “I kind of had a tough time scoring. I missed a lot of easy short putts that I hadn’t missed in previous rounds where I scored lower, so that kind of hindered my chances of going low for the day. Overall I was striking the ball consistently and I just didn’t score the way I should have or know I can. Our team played pretty consistent. It was a good showing at state.” Lee tied for 10th with Arapahoe’s Sam Marley (74, 74) and Kobe Padilla (73, 75) of Cherry Creek.
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State tennis tournament looms Arapahoe sending a slew of players to vie for titles By Jim Benton
jbenton@ourcoloradonews.com Mountain Vista easily won the Class 5A Region 5 boys tennis championship and established itself as a team to watch at the state tournament. The Golden Eagles won all seven finals in straight sets Oct. 3 during second day of the regional tournament that was held at Redstone Park. Mountain Vista lost just 23 games during the regional and will now head into the Oct. 10-12 Class 5A state tournament at Gates Tennis Center as a team that could damage the title hopes of perennial state powers Cherry Creek and Fairview. “We are peaking at the right time,” proclaimed
Golden Eagles coach Jim Flanigan. “We’ve been the third or fourth best team in the state all year. Cherry Creek and Fairview are the top two teams going into state. I tell the kids all you want to do is put yourself in the best position you can. We’re in that group that could have a chance. Cherry Creek, Fairview and Mountain Vista qualified their entire teams, and Arapahoe will send players in six of the seven positions. Mountain Vista’s regional champions were Vignesh Senthilvel at No. 1 singles, Ben Andersen at No. 2 singles, Michael Shin at No. 3 singles, the No. 1 doubles team of Austin Gruszczynski and Vamsi Senthilvel, Maciek Lazarski and Alex Boyarko at No. 2 doubles, Enzo Ortiz and Kobe Holdren at No. 3 doubles and the No. 4 doubles duo of Blake Warner and Ashwin Vaithianathan. Flanigan has watched his team grow from week to week this season.
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The Littleton coach said another win helps the team’s effort to get into the playoffs. “We have four league wins now and four games left to go,” Vajzovic said after the game. “We want to try to win all of them but I believe if we win at least two, we will make
“I’ve seen the team progress from the beginning of the year,” he said. “The guys are really coming together. Austin (Gruszcynski) had to sit out the first five matches because he was a transfer from Valor, so everybody had to play up a position. As the season has gone on, we’ve gotten stronger and stronger. The guys are ready and have worked really hard to get to this point. “Vignesh is at the top of his game and playing well. Ben has been our a rock this year at No. 2 singles. Michael is a great team player. The last two years he has qualified for state as a No. 2 singles player, but Ben came in as a freshman and bumped him to No. 3, and he’s been playing great at No. 3 all season and understanding he wants to do well at state.” Other Class 5A qualifiers from area schools: No. 1 singles — Zach Fryer, Cherry Creek; Eric Kwiatkowski, Chaparral; Nicholas Farmen, Arapahoe
the playoffs.” He said he keeps stressing that the team needs more consistent play. “We have a lot of talent and, at times, our team can be scary good,” he said. “But, we can be scary good for a few minutes in a game but then seek to relax and just not play to the level we should be playing. I tell the players this stretch is like the World Cup for us and we need to be scary good for a full 80 minutes each game.” Senior striker Olvera said soccer has
No. 2 singles — Connor McPherson, Cherry Creek; Jake Becker, Arapahoe; Monroe Porter, Legend. No. 3 singles — Ethan Hillis, Cherry Creek; Brett Jones, ThunderRidge; Michael Shapiro, Rock Canyon; Greg Connelly, Castle View; Michael Maxwell, Legend; Cameron McGregor, Heritage. No. 1 doubles — Harshil Dwivedi-Jake Miller, Cherry Creek; Chad Curd-Michael Vartuli, Arapahoe. No. 2 doubles — Erin Norwood-Matt Gross, Cherry Creek; Matt SwearingenDylan Panis, Arapahoe. No. 3 doubles — Teller Hoskins-Ben Schlechting,Cherry Creek; Colin Brown-Sanjay Patil, Arapahoe; Eric Stopps-Matt Givin, Rock Canyon; Adam Liss-Sam Kotenko, Legend. No. 4 doubles — Jacob Bendaline-Wyatt Dale, Cherry Creek; Nick JacksonJonny Holm, Chaparral; Sam Muetterties- Robert Moore, Arapahoe; Keegan HoferWarren Hartzler, Heritage.
Arapahoe No. 4 doubles player Sam Muetterties returns a volley during the Class 5A Region 3 regional championship match against Rock Canyon Oct. 1 at Redstone Park in Highlands Ranch. Photos by Ryan Boldrey Area qualifiers from Valor Christian in the Class 4A state tournament that will be played Oct. 10-12 at Pueblo City Park: No. 1 singles — Erik Rat-
been his favorite sport since he was 5 and he loves the game. “My natural position is as a midfielder, but this year our team needed more offense so the coach moved me to forward,” he said. “This is an intense time of the year for all the teams in the Continental League because all the teams want to make the playoffs so everyone is fighting hard to win every game.” He said he feels his asset to put shots on goal is receiving a pass on the ground
kelis; No. 2 singles — Jimmy Amundson. No. 3 singles — Drake Bailey. No. 1 doubles — Mike Pistilli-Dan Stephan. No. 2 doubles — Jerry Farmer-Hunter Case.
or looking for a pass over the top to get in position between the last defender and the goalie. Olvera shoots equally well with either foot and said that came from an injury to his left foot. “I couldn’t put weight on the left foot to drive through with my right foot to shoot the ball,” he said. “So, I practiced shooting left-footed. I still have more power when I shoot with my right foot but, if the opening is there, I can shoot well with the left foot.”
Prep sports Scoreboard HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL Football Heritage 28, Palmer 7 Heritage scored 14 second-quarter points to eventually win 28-7 over Palmer. Mikey Griebel scored two touchdowns for the Eagles.
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Heritage 3, Rock Canyon 0 Heritage swept Rock Canyon in three, led by senior Allie Miller, who passed a 2.7 and added 19 digs. Courtney Hulla, outside hitter, added 13 kills out of 20 attempts with a hitting percentage of .550. Defensive Specialist senior, Hannah Cantwell, had one of her top games of the season passing at a 2.3 with 10 digs. Defensively, libero Allie Miller and defensive specialist, Hannah Cantwell. Offensively, junior Courtney Hulla and senior, Rachel Stapp. Heritage 0, Mountain Vista 3 Heritage had a rough match with not much success offensively. Defensively, Allie Miller, led the team by passing a 2.5 and having 26 digs. However, offensively, Heritage failed to keep much in system and hitters struggled at the net.
VALOR CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Softball Valor Christian 5, Palmer Ridge 4 Erica Mann had two RBI to help her team to a close 5-4 win over Palmer Ridge. Pitcher Abby Zuschlag struck out five batters. Valor Christian 7, Horizon 3 Valor Christian Morgan Petrone scored a homerun to lead her team in a 7-3 triumph over Palmer Ridge. Petrone had two hits and three RBI on the day.
UPCOMING GAMES Football
FRIDAY 7 p.m. - Heritage vs. Legend @ Sports Authority Stadium, Parker
Softball SATURDAY 10 a.m. - Valor Christian vs. Air Academy (Regional Playoffs)
Volleyball THURSDAY 6:30 p.m. - Heritage vs. Legend TUESDAY 6:30 p.m. - Heritage vs. Castle View
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Jones sets sights on Perez has history continued excellence of helping district By Jennifer Smith
jsmith@ourcoloradonews.com Dallas Jones is one of five people running for three open seats on the Littleton Public Schools Board of Education. The Centennial resident was a stayat-home dad until the younger of his two daughters graduated from Arapahoe High School last spring. With a master’s degree in management, his background is in business and computer science. He works as an independent financial-systems consultant. He is excited about the possibilities of alternate forms of delivering curriculum, and puts forth Khan Academy as an example. It’s a free online resource that lets anyone, anywhere take classes, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation gave it $1.5 million in 2010 to expand. The Los Altos School District in California is piloting it. Colorado Community Media asked the following questions of the candidates in the school-board race. Below are Jones’ answers. Why are you seeking this office? I want to ensure LPS doesn’t simply exist, but that it continues to thrive. To be successful, we must continue to provide an educational experience superior to surrounding public and private school competitors. My priorities are to 1) maintain a safe and rewarding learning environment for both the educator and the student, 2) maintain enrollment at schools currently at full capacity and increase enrollment at schools where excess capacity exists, 3) motivate students and families to take responsibility for their own education, and 4) seek opportunities where we can lever our instructional resources with applied technology. What makes you the best person for the job?
First, I’m trained and experienced in directing organizations and efforts on both a large and small scale. Second, I bring skills and perspectives that are different yet complementary to the existing LPS team. I have an arms-length connection with the district enabling me to offer an independent viewpoint. Finally, I’m a team player and not the predetermined answer man. Instead I’m able to isolate the issues, ask the pertinent questions, Jones and frame the discussion in a way that encourages all parties to participate in a collaborative solution. What do you believe is the most important issue facing Littleton Public Schools and how will you approach it, if elected? Our biggest challenge is to continue delivering an outstanding education while coping with a constantly changing environment. Families have more educational choices than ever, and neighboring public and private schools are raising their game. Meanwhile, our in-district, school-age population continues to decline slightly, and we rely on funding from a taxpayer base whose economic future is uncertain. Also, schools are being forced to divert valuable time and effort away from instruction to comply with a disjointed set of mandates coming from the state and federal levels. If elected, I will 1) work to understand the needs of families with students, 2) prepare our students with not only postsecondary and workforce skills, but also instill in them a sense of responsibility and self sufficiency, and 3) work with our community and elected officials to comply with mandates in a way that doesn’t diminish the quality of education LPS delivers.
By Jennifer Smith
jsmith@ourcoloradonews.com Kelly Perez is one of five people running for three seats on the Littleton Public Schools Board of Education. Perez has lived in Centennial for 19 years, raising five kids in the district. She’s been on nearly every LPS committee and served as president of the parent-teacher organizations at Damon Runyon Elementary, Powell Middle School and Arapahoe and Heritage high schools — the last two at the same time. Prior to having kids, she was a social worker. More recently, she says she took a leave of absence from her job as an education consultant at Xerox to run her campaign. Her youngest two kids are still in the district, one in sixth grade at Powell and the other a sophomore at Arapahoe. Colorado Community Media asked the following questions of the candidates in the school-board race. Below are Perez’s answers. Why are you seeking this office? My father used to say, “One thing no one can ever take away from you is your education,” and that has stayed with me. I have a passion for education. I want to keep striving to maintain the comprehensive educational opportunities that LPS offers. I want our high school graduates to receive a world-class education that will help them succeed in a global society. I want our board to keep striving for excellence and always look to the horizon to keep pace with the ever-changing future. I am running also to ensure that teachers are supported to do what they do best. What makes you the best person to do the job? I have extensive experience with LPS
and have invested 19 years of my life ensuring its continued success, with duties ranging from room parent to chairing the District Accountability Committee. I was also involved in the 2010 mill levy, being PTO and school accountability at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Put simply, I have a panoramic view of LPS. Over the many years of my involvement in LPS, I have developed a passion for literacy as the fundamenPerez tal building block of student’s success. I also have the vision to maintain LPS as a place where students get a worldclass educational experience. What do you believe is the most important issue facing Littleton Public Schools and how you will approach it, if elected? School funding is the most important issue facing Littleton Public Schools. Presently, our schools’ infrastructure average age is about 50 years old and in need of repairs. We need to provide a safe and modern environment for our students and teachers. There will be a school bond proposalBy J to the voters in November, which if ap-jsmi proved, will do much to modernize the current infrastructure. I am a supporter of Ja this initiative. Potential increases in class-ning room sizes and changing demographicsPubli will also pose challenges, which we will Re need to prepare for. We are fortunate indent LPS that the community has a history ofLittle always supporting our schools. I woulda sop take great effort in fostering and advanc- H ing the parent-teacher and community-a pri school relationships that will make LPS toing o be even stronger in the future. I am cham-they pion for excellence in our schools. of Fa
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Reichardt has research view By Jennifer Smith
jsmith@ourcoloradonews.com Robert Reichardt is one of five people running for three seats on the Littleton Public Schools Board of Education. The Aberdeen Village resident has a doctorate in public-policy analysis and has worked as an education-policy researcher for the last 15 years. His two daughters opted into Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education; one is a budding singer, he says, and the other studies violin. He worked on Colorado School Grades, a private project that has sparked some controversy as to methodology but calls itself a tool for school choice — one of the hot-button topics stirring things up in neighboring Douglas County. He says he believes strongly in school choice, but does not support public money going to private education. Colorado Community Media asked the following questions of the candidates in the school-board race. Below are Reichardt’s answers. Why are you seeking this office? I have 15 years of experience help-
ing schools, districts, and states improve their education systems. I will use my background knowledge in education policy and programs to move our schools from good to excellent. I am a dad; Littleton is where I am raising my family. I have two girls attending third and fifth grade in LPS schools. I want to contribute to keeping this a great place for my famReichardt ily and all LPS families to raise their children. What makes you the best person for the job? My 15 years of experience as an education policy researcher make me the best LPS Board candidate. I am a data geek. This gives me extensive background knowledge of policy context and of education research. I work with schools, districts and states identifying goals for improvement, measuring progress towards those goals, aligning resources to meet the goals, and assessing if organizations have met those goals. I think this experience will be an asset in focusing LPS on continuous improvement. I have both a systems improve-
ment and a parent’s perspective. What do you believe is the most important issue facing Littleton Public Schools and how will you approach it, if elected? We must maintain high expectations and program accountability. Accountability will both focus our work and help communicate to parents and community members the return on their investments in our schools. We need to be able to clearly communicate the value of programs such as PLCs, coaches, and technology. Also, there are a large number of reforms coming from the state level (Colorado Academic Standards, SB 191, READ Act, etc.) which can easily become overwhelming. District leadership needs to make sure that reform pacing and implementation are effective. Finally, LPS is changing. This is a good thing, but we need to be prepared for the changing populations in our district. Good instruction is the key to meeting the challenges of changing demographics: our teachers need to be able to identify and respond appropriately when students are struggling with classroom expectations and when students have mastered classroom material.
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Clairissa A. Hansen, John M. McKoy, Megan Moore, Joseph A. Redmond, Daniel J. Sabey, Nicholas A. Sabo, Zachary T. Waanders, Sara M. Wilky and Steven C. Tibbitts, of Centennial, are semifinalists in the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program. Colleen Hooks, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2013 dean’s list at Capital University. Blake Strobel, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2013 dean’s list at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Strobel studies materials engineering. Micah Corah, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2013 dean’s list at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Lois Lenski Elementary School in Littleton was one of five schools in Colorado recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2013. These schools are recognized for their overall academic excellence or their progress in improving student academic achievement. Kateri Mestas, of Littleton, graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Adams State University. Jennifer Urban, of Littleton, was on the Ole Miss MBA team that won the Best Presenter Award for Division 212 at the inaugural Southeastern Conference MBA Case Competition in Missouri. Ashlen L. Lemon, Robert W. Spofford, Marc W. Thomson and William C. Paton, of Littleton, are semifinalists in the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program. Col. John Pierre Powell, of Littleton, received the Alumni Achievement Award during the Missouri University of Science and Technology Miner Alumni Association’s Miner Legends Luncheon. Powell, president of PAMCO Investments Corp., earned a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering from Missouri S&T in 1987.
Reutzel lauds school success By Jennifer Smith
jsmith@ourcoloradonews.com Jack Reutzel is one of five people running for three open seats on the Littleton Public Schools Board of Education. Reutzel, an attorney, is a 20-year resident of Bow Mar. His son graduated from Littleton High School and his daughter is a sophomore at Heritage. He and his wife, Karen, maintained a private practice in the Coors Building on Main Street for several years, but they both now work at the Denver firm of Fairfield and Woods. Specializing in land-use issues, he earned his law degree from the University of Denver and his master’s degree in city planning from the University of Pennsylvania. He represented the developer of Littleton Commons, an apartment complex Littleton City Council recently approved for County Line Road east of Broadway. Colorado Community Media asked the following questions of the candidates in the school-board race. Below are Reutzel’s answers. Why are you seeking this office? I want to be part of a district that is devoted to the success of kids. As a dis-
trict resident for over 23 years and a parent for 20 years, I have seen the results of great teachers and the lasting effect they have. I have seen engaged parents, coaches and teachers provide great options for after school activities. I understand the value of a great school district to the greater community in terms of home Reutzel property values, business growth and overall desirability. I have been active in the district for 10 years and am ready for this next step. What makes you the best person for the job? I have no agenda other than maintaining the excellence of this district for students and residents. I bring a diverse set of skills to the board. I have volunteered in the district for ten years so I understand how the district works, but I also bring a business and legal perspective that allows me to see the bigger picture for the benefit of the kids. I bring the perspective of a parent to decision making and I am an advocate for kids. I listen and ask questions to try
to find consensus in all of my decisionmaking. What do you believe the most important issue facing Littleton Public Schools and how will you approach it if elected? Maintaining and enhancing the excellence of this district is the most important issue because it will require the management of many moving parts, including: (1) being diligent at the state to advocate for LPS and ensure fair allocation of resources; (2) making sure that we are spending money wisely and with the best interest of the students at the center of our decisions; (3) attracting and maintaining the best teachers and administrators in the state, (4) understanding the changing demographics of the district and vest principals and teachers to accommodate the student (5) integrating technology into everyday classroom applications and real world settings; (6) taking care of our buildings and infrastructure. My experience will enable me to help lead the district in a consistent, thoughtful and positive manner. I will listen and interact with the three pillars of the district; parents, teachers and administrators to ensure continued success.
Warren-Gully pushed mill levy By Jennifer Smith
jsmith@ourcoloradonews.com Carrie Warren-Gully is one of five people running for three open seats on the Littleton Public Schools Board of Education. Carrie Warren-Gully lost to Nancy Doty in last year’s Arapahoe County commissioner race, but she’s been a volunteer in LPS for 13 years. Notably, she chaired the committee that got the 2010 mill levy passed despite the recession. She’s also volunteered with Great Education Colorado, Boy Scouts, 9News Health Fair and St. Andrew United Method Church. A Centennial resident, her three boys all went to Sandburg Elementary School, Newton Middle School and Arapahoe High School. With her oldest off to college, she’s now had the LPS experience from beginning to end and been active at the school and district levels throughout. Colorado Community Media asked the following questions of the candidates in the school-board race. Below are Warren-Gully’s answers. Why are you seeking this office? We all know that Littleton Public Schools is one of the greatest school
districts around. My husband Jim and I have raised three boys in Centennial, and they have attended LPS their entire school careers. I am running for school board because I want to continue the great work of this district. Additionally, I am very concerned about the ongoing mandates Warren-Gully and requirements we see from the Colorado Legislature. New laws that have been passed over the course of the past five years are unprecedented and continue to drain time from the classroom and the district budget. What makes you the best person for the job? I believe that public education is the most important element of our democracy. Without education for all our children, regardless of their background, we will fail as a nation and not be ready for the global economy of today. Through my volunteer service over the past 12 years, I have an expansive view of the district from elementary to high school and an awareness of the diversity of schools and families we have across the district. In addition to
serving as PTO president at all levels and as chair of the District Accountability Committee, I chaired the 2010 successful mill levy campaign. What do you believe is the most important issue facing LPS and how will you approach it, if elected? Issues that will demand our attention are financial constraints due to budget cuts and unfunded state mandates. The majority of bills passed in our state legislature regarding education do not include funding to pay for implementation. We as a state cannot continue to put more on the plates of schools without adequate funding to implement them. Financially our district is running very lean. Over the past three years we have lost $17 million in funding from the state. If the budget cuts and unfunded mandates continue we could potentially see larger classroom sizes and a reduction in program offerings. I would work to make sure we continue to be smart with our money, looking for more efficiencies and fostering community partnerships to make every dollar count. Furthermore, I would work with our legislators to make sure they understand the true economic impacts of their decisions on our children.
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