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December 13, 2013 Arapahoe County, Colorado | Volume 13, Issue 4 A publication of
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City approves transportation plan Document outlines anticipated improvements through 2035 By George Lurie
glurie@ourcoloradonews.com The city council got a preview this week of Centennial’s transportation future — and councilors liked what they saw. At its Dec. 9 meeting, the council unanimously approved the city’s first Transportation Master Plan (TMP) — which is meant to serve as a guide for the future development of various modes of transportation from light rail and bus lines to roadways, bicycle networks and pedestrian walkways. The TMP was created to serve as a comprehensive planning document, outlining anticipated transportation improvements necessitated by both local and regional growth over the next 20 years. The five-chapter document was approved by the city’s planning and zoning commission following a public hearing held on Nov. 20. “The creation of the document was based on community outreach and robust data collection and analysis,” said Centennial Deputy Director of Community Development Jeff Brasel. The lengthy document replaces the
Arapahoe County Transportation Plan and, according to Brasel, will help “inform” future transportation-related decisions made by the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG). “This is really our business plan for future investments in our transportation system,” said Brasel. “Other than public safety, our transportation system is the greatest investment we make with our public funds.” The TMP will allow city officials to “identify and prioritize” needed transportation improvements, Brasel said. The city started the TMP project in 2009. Its first phase was the development of the Centennial Short Term Transportation Plan, which identified existing transportation “deficiencies and needs.” Completed in 2011, the short-term plan was crafted following input received from an interactive website and at eight different public meetings where comments were sought from community members. The final phase of the project, the Long Term Transportation Plan, uses a 2035-planning horizon and includes “projected future development and the development of a community-accepted transportation system to serve the future needs of Centennial,” Brasel told city council members. Andrea Suhaka, a former city council
Improvements to Arapahoe Road are among the many future transportation needs outlined in the city’s new Transportation Master Plan, adopted by the city council on Dec. 9. Photo by George Lurie member who now sits on the planning and zoning commission and was one of 18 community members to serve on the city’s TMP Citizen Advisory Committee, said: “We’ve done a tremendous amount of work on this document. It’s an important plan and I think we should move forward with it.” The city will spend about $333,000
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overall on the TMP, which was prepared by Centennial-based firm Felsburg Holt & Ullevig in association with Fehr & Peers UrbanTrans TwoHundered. The long-term transportation master plan is organized into five chapters and Plan continues on Page 9
Council OKs controversial annexation Centennial East Corporate Center plan opposed by partnership group By George Lurie
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Sebastian Perez, 2, expresses fascination with Santa Claus as his brother Manuel, 8, watches with a smile during Santa’s annual visit to Arapahoe Community College on Dec. 6. Dozens of children donned in attire for a long winter’s nap turned out to Arapahoe Community College Dec. 6 to visit with Santa. The jolly old elf was on campus to read “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Families enjoyed a holiday meal with all the fixings, and the kids enjoyed making picture frames to hold their photos with Santa. Every child got a few moments to cuddle up with St. Nick, and he listened intently as each one of them whispered their Christmas wishes.
Jimmy Torres helps 2-year-old Lauren Pierce piece together a festive picture frame for Lauren’s photo with Santa Claus Dec. 6 at Arapahoe Community College.
There were plenty of fireworks at the city council’s last regular meeting of 2013. More than 50 people packed council chambers on Dec. 9 — and most came to protest the council’s plan to annex 58 acres in east Centennial as part of the so-called Centennial East Corporate Center Annexation No. 1 and No. 2. After listening to nearly two hours of public comment on the plan, with the majority of speakers urging the council not to move forward, the city council voted unanimously to approve the annexation and establish an initial zoning of the area as “light industrial.” The annexation, totaling 58.66 acres, involves 19 parcels of land and associated public right-of-way in unincorporated Arapahoe County. The land is located north of the intersection of E. Fremont Avenue and S. Atchison St./S. Blackhawk St. near Dove Valley and the Arapahoe County Justice Center. The petition to annex the parcel and then maintain the area’s zoning as “light industrial” was initiated by more than 50 percent of the property owners representing 12 of the 19 parcels within the proposed annexation area. When the annexation plan went before the city’s Planning and Zoning CommisCouncil continues on Page 9
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Griebel out as Heritage football coach No reason given; community urges his reinstatement
the letter Below is the text of a letter sent to “Heritage Football Families.” The letter, dated Dec. 5, was signed by Heritage High School Principal Stacey Riendeau and Athletic Director Brock Becker. “As many of you may have heard, Mike Griebel is no longer coaching for Heritage High School. He has formally retired from his teaching career at the end of the current school year, as well. Mike has had a long, successful teaching and coaching career here at Heritage, and we sincerely thank him for his dedication and service to the students, parents and larger Heritage community. We wish him all the best in his retirement. “We will begin our search for a new coach in the upcoming weeks, and we will send you information about our next steps and how you as a parent or a student athlete can be involved in the process. As always, you may contact either of us via email if you have questions or concerns.”
By Tom Munds and Jennifer Smith Staff writers
Heritage High School has decided to take its football team in a different direction, one that does not include longtime head coach Mike Griebel. A letter was sent to “Heritage Football Families” on Dec. 5 stating that Griebel “is no longer coaching” for the school. No reason for his dismissal was given. “It is not much fun,” Griebel said by phone Dec. 6. “The school told me their decision earlier this week. I didn’t do anything wrong, and I want the kids to know I did not leave them, that I did not resign or retire from coaching.” He said he already had put in the papers to retire from teaching in May. “I am retiring from teaching, but I had planned to stay on as a coach for the next three years while my son Mikey is here at Heritage,” he said. “It was not my decision to leave the position as Eagles head football coach.” The community is rallying behind Griebel, who coached the Eagles to the Class 4A state championship in 2009. As of the afternoon of Dec. 6, more than 1,100 people had signed a petition on change.org asking that he be reinstated. “Coach Griebel has taught more than football to these boys,” reads the petition. “Coach Griebel has given valuable life lessons both on and off the field. Coach
Griebel has been the face of Heritage and the Heritage football program for more than 30 years. Coach Griebel is a coach that goes beyond his responsibilities as a high-school head coach. Coach Griebel builds fine young men with character who have come together as a team to play football to honor their school.” District officials say coaching decisions are made at the school level, but neither Heritage’s principal nor athletic director could be reached for comment. “Coaching changes occur every year in every school at all levels,” said Diane Leiker, director of communications for Littleton Public Schools. “Coaching positions are year-to-year supplemental assignments and are not
Mike Griebel learned last week that he will no longer be the head coach of Heritage High School football. File photo part of a teaching position.” Griebel graduated from Cherry Creek High School and went to college at the University of Northern Colorado. He did his student teaching at Heritage and has been coaching football at the school in one capacity or another since the early 1980s. Griebel was named head coach in 1995. “As I said, this is a sad time, so I try to remember all the good things,” he said. “I finish as the Eagles football coach with the most wins, I was named coach of the year six times and I was fortunate that our team won the state title in 2009.” The Eagles moved up in classification to 5A in the years since that championship and haven’t found the same kind of success.
Heritage finished this past season 5-5 after falling to Mountain Range in the first round of the playoffs — a game in which Griebel’s son Mikey, a freshman quarterback, accounted for a pair of touchdowns. But Griebel’s impact clearly went beyond the win-loss columns. Many who left comments on the petition speak highly of Griebel’s integrity, calling him a leader and mentor who was a positive influence on students on and off the field. “Coach Griebel taught me how to be a man not only on the football field, but in every aspect of my life,” wrote Gus Nemechek of Littleton. “He went out of his way to encourage me and many others to succeed in school, sports,
and was always a positive role model for everyone in the community. I honestly do not know where I would be without his influence.” Griebel said he heard about the efforts to get the school to reverse its position and said he appreciates the community support. But some parents who signed the petition aren’t sure their opinions will be valued. “I’m upset to see that Heritage administration made such a rash decision,” wrote Modesta Martinez of Centennial. “If our opinions are so valued, please hear us when we say we don’t want a new coach and wish our opinions would have been taken into consideration when making this decision.”
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City certifies 2013 mill levy Tax levy must be approved by county commissioners by Dec. 15 By George Lurie
glurie@ ourcoloradonews.com At their Dec. 9 regular council meeting, the final meeting scheduled for 2013, the Centennial City Council set the 2013 mill levy at 5.073 mills. Dawn Priday, the city’s finance director, told council members the final figure represents a decrease of .061 mills from the previous year. The 2013 mill levy provides funds for the city’s general operating expenses during the 2014 budget year. Colorado law requires Home Rule Charter cities
like Centennial to fix on an annual basis the amount of tax levied on each dollar of assessed real estate valuation within the city. Priday reminded councilors that the so-called Certification of Tax Levies must be received by Arapahoe’s Board of County Commissioners by Dec. 15 annually. The annual tax levy is also submitted to the Colorado Division of Local Governments. According to a brief report presented by Priday to the city council at the Dec. 9 meeting, Centennial’s net assessed property valuations from the Arapahoe County Assessor’s Office increased by approximately $57.6 million — or 3.7 percent in 2013. “The affect of the mill levy and assessed property valuation changes will produce approximately
$205,246 more in property tax revenues certified to the County between 2013 and 2014 budget years,” Priday reported. The 2014 budget projects the city would receive about $8.2 million in property tax revenues. Priday and City Manager John Danielson submitted the proposed 2014 budget to city council on Sept. 16 and that budget was formally approved by council on Nov. 4. The city pays roughly $82,000 — or 1 percent — of the total property tax collected to the Arapahoe County Treasurer as a collection fee, Priday said. “The 5.073 mill levy and increased assessed property valuation will produce approximately $7,000 more in property tax revenues than the amount budgeted,” Priday’s report concluded.
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The long-standing cone zone at Belleview and University in Arapahoe County is about to be a free-flowing intersection once again, hopefully by Christmas. An announcement from the Colorado Department of Transportation this past week stated a final push to complete the project was initiated on Dec. 8. The final work on the project — which began in June — is slated to involve lane closures, turn restrictions and delays. The initial portion of the work involved
closing the left turn lanes from University Boulevard to eastbound and westbound Belleview Avenue. The turn lanes will remain closed for the duration of the project. The CDOT announcement stated the turn lane closure is necessary to complete work on the center portion of the intersection. Weather permitting, work on the final phase of the project is scheduled to go on 24 hours a day. There also may be times when crews will close northbound University Boulevard. All construction on the intersection is scheduled to be complete by Dec. 24.
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The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal traffic accident that occurred the night of Dec. 8. Dashane McKee, a 34-year-old Centennial resident, was arrested in connection with the crash and faces an array of charges, including vehicular homicide and DUI. According to a news release from the sheriff’s office, at approximately 9:15 p.m. Dec. 8 deputies responded to the area of 4600 South Reservoir Road to investigate a three-vehicle accident that was the cause of multiple injuries. Cunningham Fire Protection District paramedics also responded to the accident and provided aide to several individuals. One driver who was trapped in the wreckage of his vehicle was pronounced
dead at the scene. The deceased victim has not been identified. Several other victims were transported to area hospitals for further medical care. The sheriff’s office subsequently determined that a white Dodge truck traveling southbound on South Reservoir Road crossed into the northbound lanes, striking another vehicle head-on. Investigators believe McKee, who was driving the truck, “may have McKee been under the influence of alcohol at the time of the traffic crash.” McKee was taken into custody at the scene and is being held at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office Detention Facility on a $50,000 bond. He is charged with vehicular homicide, vehicular assault, driving under the influence of alcohol, and careless driving.
Real-estate pros tout smart growth Group planning hard look at Littleton Boulevard By Jennifer Smith
jsmith@ourcoloradonews.com Real-estate brokers across the nation are jumping on the smart-growth bandwagon, and the South Metro Denver Realtor Association is no exception. “Growth is `smart’ when it gives us great communities with more choices and personal freedom, good return on public investment, greater opportunity across the community, a thriving natural environment, and a legacy we can be proud to leave our children and grandchildren,” reads the Smart Growth Network’s website, which counts the National Association of Realtors among its 40 or so partners. Others include health organizations, architect and planner associations, environmental groups and more. On Dec. 5, SMDRA welcomed the NAR’s John Rosshirt to outline the concept, which advocates for things like pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods, transportation choices, environmentally sound construction practices and fostering a strong “sense of place.” “What you want is for people to get first off is that this is a really cool place,” said Rosshirt. “Everywhere has a place that is strong and can be built on. Whatever it is that’s your distinctive thing, get behind it.” The class is one of the first concrete actions to come out of October’s Littleton Community Retreat, which SMDRA member Kay Watson was part of. She’s following up by planning a “charette,” defined as an intensive, collaborative session to find a solution to a problem that integrates the interests of a diverse community. This one would focus on a smart-growth perspec-
tive on Littleton Boulevard. Stapleton Denver is an example of a neighborhood that incorporated smartgrowth principles into its design, and the metro area is full of others. In fact, the Smart Growth Network will showcase many of them during its 2014 New Partners for Smart Growth Conference, Feb. 13-15 at the Hyatt Regency downtown. Rosshirt explained that the 20th-century trends of single-family homes on large lots and sprawling covered shopping malls are fading as people’s lifestyles change. “Our American dream is not the same as it was in the ‘40s or ‘50s,” he said. People are having fewer kids today, and many of those kids are choosing to remain single longer, according to a study funded in part by NAR. Many of them believe less stuff to pay for and less living space to take care of equals more freedom, and about 75 percent of them would be willing to pay more for housing to commute less. “The American dream is really about economic mobility,” said Rosshirt. The average household size is just 2.6 today, and in 2008, one-quarter of all American households were single, according to the study. So it takes more living units just to maintain population, which results in the dreaded “D” word - density. And that’s where smart-growth advocates often hit a brick wall in their communities. “Often the most vocal people are in the smallest minority,” he said. “You all know NIMBY. NIMBY always comes to those meetings. … There’s nothing bad about density, the problem is bad planning and design.” Proponents might find a surprising ally in seniors. According to the NAR study, the number of households headed by people 85 and older will double from 2005 to 2030. “They’re the ones that are competing with the Millennials for the downtown condos,” said Rosshirt.
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he holiday season is a festive time of year when opportunities to entertain abound. The search may be on for the ideal food and beverage recipes to tie into the holiday season. Although just about any drink can be given a holiday spin with the right name (think Merry Martinis), you may want to come up with a theme drink that fits with your particular party. Explore these ideas for delicious and festive alcoholic and nonalcoholic options. White Christmas Hot Chocolate 3 cups light cream or half-and-half 3/4 cup vanilla candy melts, chopped 1 teaspoon vanilla Pinch of ground cinnamon 1 ounce Irish cream liqueur Combine 1 cup of the cream with the candy in a saucepan. Melt over low heat, being careful not to burn. Add the remaining cream, vanilla and cinnamon until everything is heated. Add the liqueur and stir. Garnish with more cinnamon. Serve warm. The Candy Cane 1 ounce vodka 1 ounce peppermint schnapps 1/2 ounce heavy cream Dash of grenadine for color Mix all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Pour into glasses filled with crushed ice. Garnish with a candy cane. Sweet Santa Shots 1 ounce Midori liqueur 1/2 ounce grenadine syrup Carefully layer the grenadine syrup and the Midori liqueur in a shot glass to have red and green layers. Holiday Sparkle 2 ounces apple cider 1 ounce club soda Cinnamon stick Mix cider with club soda and serve in a tall glass with a cinnamon stick garnish. A refreshing and nonalcoholic drink option.
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Help during the holidays, and beyond Almost 13 percent of Coloradans live below the poverty level, according to the most recent figures from the U.S. Census Bureau. That’s better than the national rate of more than 14 percent, but it’s still much too high. This time of year, the thought of families not being able to put food on the table — much less purchase holiday gifts — can be particularly disturbing. Maybe it should be equally as unsettling year round, but during a season of joy, and often excess, for so many, the plight of the poor stands out as a cruel contrast. Fortunately, there are avenues to help. For example, Dec. 10 was Colorado Gives Day, the annual push to raise money for nonprofits, many of which help the poor. More than $15.4 million was raised in
our view 2012, and we hope an even bigger haul was brought in this year. One of the many nonprofits helped by the effort was the Douglas/Elbert Task Force. The Castle Rock-based organization exists to provide basic necessities, like food and rent assistance, to residents of Douglas and Elbert counties in need. We applaud them for their year-round work. Recently, we were given rare insight into the plight of some of those who sought help from the task force. Colorado Community Media reporter Virginia
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What do you like best about the holidays? With Christmas just around the corner, we asked a few folks at Lone Tree’s Park Meadows shopping center what they like best about this time of year.
“Food. Anything German, green bean casserole and Christmas cookies. The food is like a present to me.” — Demi Rivera, Lone Tree
“Baking cookies, putting up Christmas lights, all the traditional activities.” — Alexis Shelton, Aurora
“It’s between the gifts and my family.” — Greg Cherabie, Centennial
“The decorations and the lights.” — Angelo Montanari, Denver
Get a haircut to get ahead Would you rather be alone, or not be alone but with one condition: You have to spend your time in bad company? Many of us would rather have companionship in a red-flag relationship, than have no relationship at all. I am not one of them. I currently have a five-year lease with Jennifer, but I spend most of my time in splendid isolation. (Jennifer lives somewhere else, with two of her three children, which is good for me. One of them needs to be driven to soccer, somewhere, on the hour. The other one would eat drywall if it had sauce on it. The kid will eat anything, and he is as skinny as a fishing rod.) Newspapers, magazines and television programs are filled with advice about hooking up with someone. I don’t think any of it really works. It’s all luck. Dating is as easy as pie. Anyone — anyone — can find someone to go out with once. The trick is to find someone you want to go out with twice, or who wants to go out with you twice. My best advice is simple. Get a haircut. Just about everyone needs a haircut. For one thing, this isn’t the Summer of Love. Please tell me what you think about this project of mine. There’s a very friendly woman who works in my grocery store. She stacks her hair like an undecided bird’s nest. The first time I saw her, I thought she had overslept, and just piled it up for the day. She piles it up every day. She needs someone to hairnap her, put her in the back of a car and take her to the nearest barbershop. This is what I am asking: Should I keep my mouth shut, or say something?
Grantier spent some time with the task force’s client service manager, Jenny Follmer. Grantier’s article, which appears this week in several Colorado Community Media publications as well as online, illustrates the very real stories of the less fortunate in a way statistics simply can’t. The two went over the files of 20 individuals and families who sought assistance on one day, and the article summarizes the needs of each applicant. It is as personal as it gets without names and faces. Even in the suburbs, this could be your neighbor, a friend in need. A small sampling: • “A Douglas County woman on disability, renter. Her ex-husband came back to Colorado with their three kids and then he left, and left the kids with her. She has
Broken records have a benefit Now I am not referring to breaking records like the most touchdowns thrown in a season, home runs hit in a career, or breaking the 3.43-minute mile. Nor am I referring to breaking other records recognized by Guinness World Records. The only record or recording that you may actually want to break is if I were to personally record a song, as I couldn’t carry a tune if it were strapped to my back. There would be true benefit to breaking that record for sure. You know the expression, “you sound like a broken record,” right? Well I am here to share with you that there are real benefits to sounding like a broken record. But then again there is the danger of being that broken record so often it begins to sound like a scratched record, nagging, and maybe even like nails on a chalkboard. We have to find the balance. For now, let’s focus on the benefits, sound fair? In many of my columns I focus on some consistent themes, words, or concepts and most if not all are characterized by a foundation of positive and encouraging intent. Some may say, and actually have accused me of sounding like a broken record when it comes to my constant promotion of showing gratitude, developing self-confidence, living with hope, the importance of staying positive, being optimistic, setting goals, and focusing on building winning relationships. Can I say thank you Zig Ziglar one more time? What we need to remember is that common sense is not always common practice, and that repetition holds its place as the “mother of learning,” the “father of success,” and even “the mother of skill.” So you see, there are many benefits to being a
Centennial Citizen 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Suite 210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 If I were to say something, I would try my best not to say, “What is wrong with your hair? Did your cat get into it?” I might say, “An attractive woman like you could use a more subtle hairstyle. Maybe one that didn’t look like you comb it with a blender.” No, that’s no good either. I’ll work on it. I have made arrangements to pay someone to cut her hair. I wonder if Bird’s Nest would be offended, or if she would be pleased that someone noticed and cared. Jennifer and I like to go to the airport and watch people, and keep track of haircuts - who needs one and who doesn’t. We have done this a number of times, and we have determined that 37 percent of the population at DIA needs a haircut. We are not the Rightful Arbiters. No one appointed us. But if someone is constantly swiping their hair, to get it out of their eyes, it’s an easy call: Get a haircut. If you still look like one of Dexys Midnight Runners, get a haircut. When I met Jennifer, she needed a
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$85 left for bills after she pays the rent. But today, she just needs food.” • “A Castle Rock family, grandmother in her 70s, grown daughter and three granddaughters. The daughter works, but the rent is more than half her income. They come in today for clothing, food and Christmas assistance.” •“An Elbert County family, renters, three kids and husband and wife. Husband is facing several surgeries to correct past surgery. He’s in extreme pain, but works off some rent for landlord. Wife is working. They need help with food and Christmas assistance.” The holidays, of course, are a particularly busy time for the task force and groups like it. Then again, it’s always too busy.
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broken record or taking the time to listen to others who may sound like a broken record but are delivering a very valuable and powerful message that could lead to our future success. So here it goes, my broken record is about to begin playing. It’s now your choice to keep on reading or listening to what I have stated repeatedly over the years, or you can simply choose to flip the page. Every one of us can reach higher, do more than we are doing for our family, our friends, and for our community. Every one of us is gifted and talented and has so very much to offer this world. We are the only ones in control of how we define, pursue, and achieve our success. Showing appreciation affords us the freedom and the power to build winning relationships that will last a lifetime. And every one of us is beautiful in the eyes of those who love us the most. I am a sucker for a broken record, I have a collection of personal and professional audio programs that I listen to over and over again. Even though I have listened to some hundreds of times over, the message still resonates and I still learn something Norton continues on Page 7
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Market-based insurance is way to go Obamacare was supposed to “bend the cost curve” when it comes to our nation’s spending on health care but the concerns from my constituents I’ve received in the last few months pertain to increases in health care insurance premiums and reduced benefits through much higher deductibles. One constituent from Aurora wrote: “I was notified by Kaiser Permanente that the current plan in which I am enrolled in will be canceled beginning Jan. 1, 2014, and I would need to enroll in another program. I have spent most of my morning reviewing the different plans, and the least expensive plan in which I can enroll is double the cost of my existing plan. I have selected the least expensive bronze plan which will cost me $543 per month. My previous plan cost me $266 per month.” Another from Brighton: “… our premiums increased by 50 percent, deductible increased by $500. Whereas before, we had reasonable co-payments for visits, now we have to reach our deductible before we can use an increased co-pay for a visit. No labs or diagnostics are included, so we are paying out of pocket for all of that. … we are paying more for less coverage.” Another from Highlands Ranch:
“With the changes that have occurred since this law has passed, I have seen my premiums go higher and higher. This year alone my premiums have increased by 81 percent. Now, how many of us are seeing an 81 percent increase in our incomes? As you know, managing an increase in expenses to that degree impacts everything else you do as an individual and business owner.” The Obama administration gave a waiver to members of Congress from having to purchase their health care plan through an insurance exchange without a taxpayer subsidy. Under the waiver, we are still required to get our health care insurance through a D.C. exchange but we are now permitted to retain the taxpayer subsidy to offset the cost. I decided to reject the subsidy because
I believe the plain text of Obamacare doesn’t give the authority for the Obama administration to exempt members of Congress from the law. In following the law, I purchased a new health insurance plan through our state’s insurance exchange as an individual without the taxpayer subsidy. My new plan is a PPO (preferred provider network) — just like my old plan — and it allows me to keep my same primary care physician. Under my current Federal Employees Health Benefit Plan (FEHBP), the premium cost is $599.63 per month ($186.14 from me with a taxpayer subsidy of $413.49) and under the new Rocky Mountain View PPO Bronze plan it’s $607.06 per month. However, like so many of the complaints I’ve received, it’s the difference in the co-pays and deductibles that’s so surprising. In my current plan I have a co-payment of $20 and a deductible of $350; under the new Obamacare plan I will have a copayment of $60, a deductible of $4,500, and I will pay an additional 40 percent up to $6,350. No doubt there will be winners and losers under Obamacare. The winners will be those enrolled in Medicaid or those who receive significant income-based subsi-
dies to offset the full cost of their health insurance. However, I’m concerned about the middle-class families already struggling under a weak economy who will bear the full brunt of higher health care costs. In 2010, when Obamacare was passed, it was common knowledge that our health care system was in desperate need of reform. The cost of health care was simply too high and the ability to buy affordable health insurance was increasingly out of reach for too many families. Under then Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, alternative health care reform proposals, which there were many, were procedurally kept from coming to the floor for a vote. Unfortunately, I have no confidence that Obamacare will ultimately improve our health care system and I will continue to support patient-centered, marketbased approaches that will benefit all Americans. Republican Mike Coffman is the U.S. Representative for Colorado’s 6th District. He is a Marine Corps combat veteran and has a combined 21 years of military experience between the Army, the Army Reserve, the Marine Corps and the Marine Corps Reserve.
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 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, LittletonEnglewood Branch invites baccalaureates to participate in activities that further the goals of equity for women and girls, lifelong education and positive societal change. Meetings are usually Mondays each month, September through May, at Koelbel Library, Orchard Road and Holly Street, Centennial. Social time is followed by business meeting and informative program on subjects ranging from public policy issues to poetry. Call Pam Hansen at 303-753-0838. CENTENNIAL TRUSTED Leads is a professional referral organization that meets for breakfast at The Egg & I, 6890 S. University, Centennial, the first and third Thursdays at 7:45 a.m. Call 303-972-4164 or visit www.trustedleads.com LITTLETON LETIP meets from 7:16-8:31 a.m. every Tuesday for breakfast at Luciles, 2852 W. Bowles Ave., to exchange qualified business leads. Call Bob Hier at 303-660-6426 or e-mail hierb@yahoo.com. NON-PRACTICING AND Part Time Nurses Association meets from 12:30-2:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at the Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. All nurses are invited to attend for medical presentations. Contact: Barbara Karford, 303-794-0354. SOCIAL CENTENNIAL ROTARY Club meets Tuesday from 7:10-8:30
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haircut. Every time I saw her after that I asked her, “Did you get a haircut?” I know it was annoying, but it worked. She no longer looks like one of the dancers on “Hullabaloo.” Sometimes we get stuck in a year or a decade, and we can’t let go. If you are stuck in a decade, and you are lonely, maybe you will meet someone who is
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new. I have read many books two and three and even four or more times, highlighting and underscoring the pages in different colors so I can see what I learned new each time. Yup, bring on those broken records, let me hear them over and over again and enjoy the benefits of applying what I hear
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
them and to make new friends. No fee; must live near Parker/ Centennial. Time and day to be figured out by group. Call Leslie at 303-791-8814.
is free. Come enjoy breakfast, support and encouragement, and meet some new friends. Call or email Amy at 303-570-6027 or amyswieringa@comcast.net.
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.
INTRODUCTION TO Square Dance class offered from 7-9 p.m. Mondays at Grandview Grange, 2280 Noble Place, Centennial. Visit www.SquareDanceEtc.com.
ORIGINAL PORTS of Call Singles Club for ages 55 and older is a great way to meet new friends and get out among others in your situation! We call our selves a” Circle of Friends. We have a variety of interests, cards, theater, tours, dinners, lunches, golf , bowling and dances etc. It meets every second Monday at Sr. Ric on Miss. from 4-6 p.m. in Aurora. Call JoAnn at 303-751-5195 or just come. It meets every fourth Tuesday at Chads South of Sixth Avenue in Lakewood form 4-6 p.m. Call Mary Riney at 303-9858937. The third Wednesday at the Three Margaritas at 5130 S Wadsworth Blvd from 5-7 p.m. Call Jean Fox 303-730-2804.
DAUGHTERS OF the American Revolution, Mount Rosa Chapter typically meets at 1 p.m. every first Monday of the month at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St. in Centennial. Call Gina Moore at 303-779-8762 for information or visit http://mountrosa. coloradodar.org/. DAUGHTERS OF the British Empire is a national organization
NEWCOMERS CLUB of Centennial, for people new to the area, meets regularly for parties, classes, movies, lunches, coffees and more. E-mail newcomersdenver@msn.com. MOPS (MOTHERS of Preschoolers) meets from 9:15-11:30 a.m. on the first and third Fridays of each month at Our Father Lutheran Church, 6335 S. Holly St., Centennial. Child care is provided on-site for children ages birth to 4 years. The first meeting
OBITUARIES
with a philanthropic purpose. For almost a century, DBE has been a common bond for women of British heritage living in the United States. DBE is open to women who are citizens or residents of the United States who are of British Commonwealth birth or ancestry or who are married to men of British Commonwealth birth or ancestry. Nationally and locally, members contribute significantly to the good of their community and to the support of a retirement home established by DBE. There are six chapters in Colorado, including chapters in Littleton, Englewood, Centennial, Evergreen and Boulder County. Call Chris at 303-683-6154 or Olive at 303-347-1311, or visit www.dbecolorado.org and use the contact form available.
DTC ROTARY Club meets from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. the first, third and fourth Tuesdays at the Glenmoor Country Club, 110 Cherry Hills Village. Guests are welcome. Contact Dana Arell at 720-339-7367 or visit www.dtcrotary.org. FIBROMYALGIA WOMEN’S Group for women wanting to get together to talk about positive things that have helped stuck in the same decade and is just as lonely. But if you get a contemporary haircut, you open yourself up to lots of other candidates. Here’s an example. Have you seen Melanie Griffith in “Working Girl”? After a haircut, she wound up with Harrison Ford. Harrison Ford is waiting for you, right around your next haircut. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast. net and learn. How about you? What are some of your favorite broken records or messages you can just never get enough of? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com and as I have said each week for the past several years (broken record here) … let’s make it a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Highlands Ranch, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation and the CEO/founder of www.candogo.com.
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8 Centennial Citizen
December 13, 2013
Amputee makes best of situation Fundraiser to help family with bills
Help out HoffscHneider
By Ryan Boldrey
rboldrey@ourcoloradonews.com Randy Hoffschneider started riding dirt bikes at age 5. Nationally ranked as a teenager, it was what he lived for. Today, an amputee in fear of losing even more of his right leg, his faith is his passion. At age 27, in June 2012, Hoffschneider was out riding at Thunder Valley MX Park in Morrison with a friend and launched himself off an 80-foot jump. It was just what Hoffschneider did. But this time, things didn’t go as planned. Riding on the same track the pros on the Lucas Oil circuit had just used for nationals weeks earlier, and on the same type of bike — a Kawasaki 450 — Hoffschneider came up about 3 feet short on his landing. Right away he knew something was seriously wrong. “I hit the jump in third gear, and was just wide open,” he said. “When I landed, I didn’t even fall. It just compressed so hard, both my feet were just purple because of the pegs. ... I knew everything was messed up at that point. It was bad.” Hoffschneider downshifted into first and rode straight to the pits, where his friend helped him off his bike and carried him to his vehicle and drove him home. “When I got to the doctor for surgery (the next day) I finally saw how bad it was,” he said. “The doctor took out my ankle and built it up with hardware. He put two plates and 13 screws in on the first surgery.” Hoffschneider had issues with the hard-
If you would like to help out Randy Hoffschneider and his family, a fundraiser is being held from 5-8 p.m. Dec. 15 at Floyd’s Barber Shop, 9325 Dorchester Street in Highlands Ranch, where Hoffschneider’s mother, Gina Ferguson works. The shop is staying open after hours for three hours, offering $20 haircuts with 100 percent of the money going to help pay for bills for the family. All 13 stylist chairs will be open. No credit card payments will be accepted — cash and checks only. ware, though, and after an infection took, he had to return to have it removed and have new screws and plates put in. “What could go wrong went wrong,” said Hoffschneider’s mother, Gina Ferguson. In the year and a half since the accident, Hoffschneider has battled countless staph infections and undergone five surgeries costing him and his family hundreds of thousands of dollars, despite having insurance to help them with some of the cost. On Oct. 4, Hoffschneider’s right leg was amputated below the knee. Six weeks later, he was supposed to be wearing a prosthetic in its place, but the former dirt biker ran into even more complications. His incision has opened up and the constant swelling has prevented him from getting his prosthetic yet, leaving him with the possibility of more surgery and potentially more amputation further up his leg in the near future. “It’s been a nightmare,” he said. “But I’m learning to value life. It has slowed me down and made me appreciate every day so much more. Every day, no matter who
Floyd’s Barber Shop stylist Gina Ferguson, left, stands with her son Randy Hoffschneider, who lost part of his right leg as the result of a motocross accident. The barber shop and hair salon in Highlands Ranch is hosting a fundraiser Dec. 15 to help pay for some of the costs of Hoffschneider’s multiple surgeries. Photo by Ryan Boldrey I am with, I have this appreciation I didn’t have a couple months ago, knowing we’re not guaranteed tomorrow.” Hoffschneider has leaned on friends, family and his church family at Foothills Bible Church in Littleton, where his wife works, for both emotional and financial help over the past year and a half. He said the experience has brought him closer to God, and humbled him, but it has been especially difficult on the Highlands Ranch resident’s two young kids, who have strug-
gled to understand why the family has had to sell such things as their boat. Learning to accept charity has not been easy for Hoffschneider either, as he has a fierce independent streak, but through his faith, he hopes to someday help others going through similar situations. “You really learn how amazing people are through something like this,” he said. “There are a lot of really great people out there.”
milestones in education Andrew Danuser, of Centennial, was awarded a scholarship at Denison University. Danuser, a member of the class of 2017, received a Denison Founders Award,
which is based on academic achievement, leadership and personal merit. Matthew Heppard and Sean Ryan, of Centennial, earned the dean’s citation
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for academic excellence in the Monfort College of Business for the spring 2013 semester at the University of Northern Colorado. Andrew Singer, of Littleton, was named to Massanutten Academy’s honors list for the first grading period of the 201314 school year. Timothy Smith, of Littleton, was awarded a scholarship at Denison Uni-
versity. Smith, a member of the class of 2017, received a Denison Founders Award, which is based on academic achievement, leadership and personal merit. Jesse Ireland, of Littleton, is a member of the Newman Catholic Leadership Council at Ashland University. Ireland is majoring in athletic training. He is the son of Jesse and Julie Ireland, of Littleton, and a 2012 graduate of Heritage High School.
things to do Dec. 12 Volunteer rounD-up. The National Western Stock Show and Rodeo needs 150-200 volunteers in guest relations, children’s programs, horse and livestock shows, and the trade show. The 108th stock show is Jan. 11-26. To learn more about the volunteer opportunities and to set up an interview for a volunteer spot, attend the National Western volunteer roundup from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, at the National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St., Denver. For information and to fill out a volunteer application, go to http://www.nationalwestern.com/volunteer/ or contact Kellie at 303-299-5562. Dec. 15 AArp night Join AARP at a Denver Nuggets game on Dec. 15, and bring in a children’s book suitable for ages
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kindergarten to third grade to donate to Serve Colorado. Stop by the AARP booth and learn about issues impacting those 50 and older. Discounted tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Go to www.nuggetstix.com/AARP1215.
through Dec. 15 gift cArD drive. Resort 2 Kindness (R2K) hosts its BIG GIVE 2013 gift card drive to benefit the Colorado flood victims. The drive runs from Nov. 15 to Dec. 15. R2K will collect unused, unexpired gift cards valid at any restaurant, grocery store, home store or retail store in Colorado. All cards will be given to the Emergency Family Assistance Association. Gift cards can be mailed to Resort 2 Kindness, 9781 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 200, Englewood, CO 80112. Monetary donations can also be made online at resort2kindness.org.
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sion last month, it was voted down by a 5-to-4 margin, in part because the commission was concerned the annexation would open up the city to legal action. But in a staff report to city council, Deputy Director of Community Development Andy Firestine and Senior Planner Derek Holcomb recommended that city council approve the proposed annexation. Most of those who spoke against the annexation at the Dec. 9 council meeting were either investors in or lawyers representing the JordanArapahoe Limited partnership. That partnership, made up of more than two dozen investors, was formed more than 30 years ago when the properties in the proposed annexation area, then zoned for agricultural and light industrial use, were first purchased by the partnership. At the heart of the dispute is a recently executed contract between the Jordan-Arapahoe partnership and a developer who wants to buy the partnership’s remaining property and build a large residential development. The annexation of the parcel into Centennial would prevent residential development in the area and thus torpedo the deal between Jordan-Arapahoe and the developer. Several years ago, the partnership also had negotiated with a car dealer
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also includes six technical appendices. Brasel said the TMP is not meant to be a design document. “Design will
who wanted to buy their land and then open a dealership on the property. But that deal fell through because of zoning set-back requirements that would have forced the auto dealership to locate their business too far off the main streets. Colin Deihl, a lawyer representing the partnership at this week’s public hearing, told city council members: “The partnership vigorously objects to the annexation and rezoning of its property without its consent and until recently, without its knowledge.” “This annexation is improper under the Annexation Act, it’s procedurally suspect and it’s fundamentally unfair and will open the city to a number of unnecessary legal issues.” As they rose to speak during the public hearing, Jordan-Arapahoe investors described to city councilors how they had been struggling to improve and sell their property for the last 30 years. But a number of other people at the hearing also spoke in favor of the annexation, recounting how they had purchased property from the partnership in order to relocate or build businesses that were required to operate in areas zoned for industrial use. One man described how he had spent his life savings — nearly $2 million — to build his company’s headquarters in the area, adding: “I would never have made the decision to buy there if I knew that one day residential development would be allowed in the area.” Many members of the partnership complained that they had received
little or no notice of the city’s annexation plan before the Dec. 9 council meeting. City Attorney Bob Widner admitted that in October, he had had trouble locating an address for JordanArapahoe’s managing partner and so had sent out letters to addresses he’d found through property records at the Secretary of State’s office. Jordan-Arapahoe’s lead attorney and a number of the general partners did have a meeting with city officials on Dec. 6 but that meeting, by all accounts, was unproductive. At the Dec. 9 council meeting, a number of speakers pointed out that the Jordan-Arapahoe partnership had already sold a significant amount of its land holdings in the area. “The land owners and developers want to get their money and then just cut and run,” said one man who had purchased property from the partnership. City Councilman Ron Weidmann explained that he was voting in favor of the annexation because it was compatible with the city’s overall development plans. “The facts are that the area was developable…and has been zoned industrial for quite some time,” Weidmann said. “If we change the scenario now, it’s not really fair to the customers who bought properties there.” “I just cannot see residential development in this area, right across the street from the jail and industrial development,” Weidmann added. And when it came down to a vote, the remainder of the council agreed.
occur once a project is determined to be ready for implementation,” he said. “It is important to update the TMP on an occasional basis as projects, both city and regional, get completed, new information is obtained, significant changes in development, or priorities of council change,” Brasel add-
ed. “Updates to the plan would not require a complete rewrite of the TMP and would be much less resource intensive.” Before approving the TMP as one of its last formal actions of 2013, the city council did remove a section proposing the widening of Colorado Blvd. as it runs through Centennial.
crossword • sudoku
GALLERY OF GAMES & weekly horoscope
SALOME’S STARS FOR THE WEEK OF DEC 11, 2013
ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) Your Arian penchant for impatience shows, as you consider passing a problem-prone project on to someone else. Best advice: Stay with it and work out those snarls yourself. TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) Even patient Bovines can be frustrated when carefully made plans go awry. But crank up that “stick-to-it-ivity” you do so well, and you’ll soon find that your schedule is back in sync. GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) Your aspect favors using more resourceful means in dealing with a workplace situation. Some discreet checking around could help shed light on the root cause of the problem.
crossword • sudoku & weekly horoscope
GALLERY OF GAMES
CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) You show an unusually strong streak of stubbornness in rejecting suggestions from friends and/or family members early in the week. But you become more receptive by the week’s end. LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) The Big Cat might find a gentler approach more effective when dealing with those who resist needed changes. Remember, the word “persuasion” starts with the sound “purr.” VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) A disappointing experience with someone you felt you could trust can be painful. But there just might be more to this situation than you’re aware of. Press for an explanation. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) Changing your views about something you believe in isn’t easy. But you might reconsider as the facts come in. Keep your mind open, even if you’re uneasy about what you might learn. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) You might have to do some serious shifting of gears to get your project back on track. But cheer up. Your hard work starts to produce some positive results by the week’s end. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) An unsettling mood at the start of the week soon lifts and gives way to a more positive attitude as you find fun and friendship beginning to dominate your aspect. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) A delay in firming up holiday plans could work to your advantage. Use this time to scout out possibilities that might be more in line with what those close to you would prefer. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) Some people might question some of the new friends you’ve welcomed into your life. But your ability to see beyond the obvious helps you recognize how special they are. PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) Financial matters can be especially tricky this week. It’s best to follow a conservative investment path for now, and wait for a more fortuitous time to take a bolder approach. BORN THIS WEEK: Your warmth, your humor and your genuine concern for others make you someone people love to keep close to their lives. © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.
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December 13, 2013
Free Christmas tree recycling and mulch
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SSPR and City of Littleton team up
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South Suburban Park and Recreation District and the City of Littleton will offer Christmas free tree recycling at two locations within the District from Dec. 26 through Jan. 13. Locations include South Suburban’s Willow Springs Service Center, 7100 S. Holly St., in Centennial and Cornerstone Park, 5150 S. Windermere St. (corner of Belleview Ave. and S. Windermere St.) in Littleton. Trees may be dropped daily, from sunrise to sunset, in Cornerstone’s parking lot, adjacent to the soccer fields. Trees can be dropped at Willow Springs Service Center, weekdays between 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. All decorations need to be removed
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Thursday Dec. 12, 7PM Stargazers Theatre & Events Center
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Traditional, Celtic & contemporary holiday music featuring 14 of Colorado’s top musicians with special guests guitar virtuoso Dave Beegle and American Idol contestant Devan Jones.
Thursday Dec. 19, 7PM Word of Life Christian Center
8700 Park Meadows Drive Denver (Lone Tree)
Keller Bros., Inc. pitched in at the seventh annual Denver Rescue Mission Turkey Chase Family Fun Run on Thanksgiving Day by volunteering and donating T-shirts. “Our philosophy is that we don’t work in a repair shop, we work in a community,” said Terry Keller, owner of Keller Bros. “Our goal is to give back to our neighbors and our community in every way we can.” Coming up, O’Toole’s Garden Center is hosting a drive for Littleton’s needy from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Dec. 14 at the center, 5201 S. Federal Blvd. Donations will be distributed via Interfaith Community Services and East, Centennial, and Eugene Field elementary schools. Examples of needed items are coats, diapers, hygiene products, cleaning supplies and nonperishable foods.
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LPS security earns kudos Security Magazine has ranked Littleton Public Schools as the seventh best school district in the nation for security, and one of the top 500 companies in the entire security industry. Guy Grace, LPS director of security and emergency planning, said the rankings are due in part to the buzz-in systems implemented in all elementary and middle schools, ongoing training, security protocols, and a close partnership with local law-enforcement agencies.
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from the tree, including lights, ornaments, garland, tinsel and stands. Flocked or artificial trees and yard refuse will not be accepted. Most trash and waste removal companies do not accept Christmas trees, so residents are encouraged to take advantage of this free program. The trees will be mulched and used in landscaping throughout the South Suburban district and the City of Littleton. Residents can obtain free mulch, beginning Dec. 30. The mulch will be available weekdays, 7:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Willow Springs site. Mulch is available from the City of Littleton year-round at the northwest corner of S. Prescott St. and W. Prentice Ave. Residents are responsible for loading and are encouraged to bring bags or trashcans and a shovel or pitchfork. Call South Suburban at 303-721-8478 or the City of Littleton at 303-795-3863 for more information.
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Centennial Citizen 11 December 13, 2013
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Temple at Agrigento. Sicily. 6th Century B.C. is part of Sicily’s 10,000 years of recorded history. Photo courtesy of Christine Khorsand
Littleton resident sets up journey for 2014 By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com Aix-en-Provence, Arles, Luberon, Marseille, Orange, Palermo, Agrigento, Siracusa, Taormina and more … Travelers interested in art and architectural history will find “food for the soul” on a daily basis as they embark on a tour offered May 17 to June 4 by veteran traveler Christine Khorsand of Littleton. Khorsand taught at Arapahoe Community College from 1991 to 2011 (French, Spanish, art history). And starting in 1993, she arranged summer art-related, faculty-led study trips to France and Italy for students and others. Tour members could paint, take photographs, study art history and French in various combinations, in various years — at various locations. When she retired, she started her own company: Christine’s Travels. ACC art professor Susan Goggins, who was on many of those trips, will be the art history lecturer in 2013. Many previous trips began, as this one does, with time in Aix-en-Provence, where Khorsand grew up — a city related to the others she plans to visit by reflecting thousands of years of accumulated layers of culture. One finds Roman and Greek ruins (an ancient theater is retrofitted to host jazz concerts), Medieval and Renaissance, Classical and Baroque and the landscapes that attracted the famous painters: Van Gogh, Cezanne, Picasso and more… Field trips by bus will visit surrounding points of interest,
while travelers will stay in Aix for eight nights. Next, a flight from Marseille will carry travelers to Palermo in Sicily for touring from May 25 to June 4, with stays at several different towns — and travel again by private bus. Sicily also has been home to dozens of civilizations, which have left a mark. Khorsand said she had not been there previously and she just returned from an extended visit, where she determined a route, visited ancient cultural sites, towns and prospective hotels and arranged for bus transportation — and built her level of excitement about its wonders. The estimated cost is $3,300, based on double occupancy, assuming the price of the euro doesn’t change dramatically. A deposit of $1,000 will be due by Jan. 15, 2014, so she can reserve hotels and transportation. That amount does not include round trip airfare from Denver to Marseille (probably about $1,000), but Khorsand will be happy to assist with the numerous choices. She thinks some people might want to spend some time in Paris before or after this excursion, for example, and she can help with arrangements. The limit would be 20 travelers, she says, and a minimum of 12 is needed for it to work financially. It might be possible to do one segment or the other as long as the minimum is covered. For more information, contact Khorsand at 720-261-8452, ckhorsand@msn.com
Handmade gifts add spice to holidays Unique items are offered by artists, craftsmen By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com Now that Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over, shoppers might consider some close-to-home locations that sell items created by local artists and craftsmen. No two pieces of art are exactly alike, but all are created with great pride and skill. And these colorful, inviting places are relaxed, casual and fun to visit. We cite a few ongoing, year-round shops and galleries, rather than short-term artisan markets (which we also recommend.) In Littleton: • Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave., is housed in a historic 1881 Santa Fe Railroad depot that served Littleton when early rail lines came to town. During the U.S. bicen-
In the Depot Art Gallery’s baggage room, an array of handmade gifts are available. Photo courtesy of Dustin Ellingboe tennial celebration, the depot was turned into an art gallery through a major effort by the Littleton Fine Arts Guild, with community support. It is owned and maintained by the City of Littleton and operated by members of the Littleton Fine Art Guild, who volunteer. For the holidays each year, it schedules “The Holiday Express,” a show/sale of crafts and small fine arts by members and invited artists. Here
one will find whimsical rotund ceramic critters, glass art, tree decorations, note cards, angels, animal wall plaques for a child’s room, scarves, jewelry, photographs (I especially liked an egret) and inexpensive matted paintings and prints. Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. 303-7950781. • The Pottery Gallery Studio, 5739 S. Curtice St., is operated by potter Kim Louise Glidden
in a former Buick dealership garage in historic downtown Littleton. She represents more than 50 artists, including potters, sculptors, metal workers, jewelry makers and painters. 303-738-2275. • Willow — an Artisans Market, 2400 W. Main St. in downtown Littleton, is operated by Helen Rice. It represents more than 200 artists — most from Colorado — who create jewelry, pottery, garden art, greeting cards, clothing, accessories, glassware, paintings and prints. 303-730-8521. In Castle Rock: • Art on the Edge, 314 Wilcox St., is run by the Greater Castle Rock Art Guild, open Tuesdays through Sundays, which has a range of paintings, artwork called “Small Packages” (not larger than 12”x12”) and other gift items made by members. Also on exhibit: “Everything Watercolor” with works by Paul Valdez and Marcia Ames. 303814-3300. We will be interested in learning from readers about more locations in our south suburbs that feature original, locally created arts and crafts such as these.
Radio talk show conservative Mike Rosen, who turned 69 Dec. 5, is taking his show to a slightly different time slot beginning Jan. 2. “KOA (850 AM) is about the only station in the country that delays Rush (Limbaugh) two hours,” Rosen told me on his birthday. “The parent company of Clear Channel decided to (air) Rush live from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. `The Colorado Morning News’ show with Stefan (Tubbs) and April (Zesbaugh) will move to 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. and become five hours instead of four.” Changing the `Rush Limbaugh Show’ to live time left Rosen with the 1 to 3 p.m. time slot after working a 9 a.m. to noon spot. “I understand and it’s fine with me,” Rosen told me. “I’m on the air one less hour, which makes me on the air five hours less a week. But with show prep (answering emails, contacting advertisers, etc.), I still work 70 hours a week. So many people listen to my show online, so for them nothing will change.” Rosen said his contract with Clear Channel lasts another 1½ years, then he’ll see what happens. “I take it one contract at a time,” he said.
Manning minds manners
Perhaps the sure way to secure an autograph from Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning is to invite him to your wedding. Sounds more tidy than playing the postgame waiting game or bidding beaucoup bucks on a signed jersey during a charity auction. In the case of Anna and James, a couple with a wedding last fall, all they had to do was send No. 18 a formal invitation, according to a post on Reddit. A photo of the signed invite went viral after a Redditor “Lackadaisical Romp” posted the pic of the wedding invitation sent by his sister. Not only did Manning show his Southern gentlemanly manners by responding in a timely manner, but he checked off the “regretfully decline” box and added the inscription, “Anna and James, Best Wishes.” A Yahoo.com poster quipped, “Perhaps our favorite comment about the photo comes courtesy of Redditor `MasterSplinter21’ who writes, `Eli (Manning) replied too, but his response was intercepted.’ Even with two Super Bowl rings and the Giants’ current winning streak, poor Eli still gets treated like the little brother.”
Christkindl returns
Denver’s 13th annual Christkindl Market at Skyline Park on the 16th Street Mall and Arapahoe (across from the D&F Tower and ice skating rink) brings a German flair to Christmas shopping and entertainment through Dec. 21. This year’s market — Colorado’s largest and most authentic Christkindl venue — will be bigger and better than ever by adding more music, more beer and Gluehwein (mulled red wine), entertainment and more holiday spirit. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 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.
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Novel tells rousing tale of 1890 Denver Young lawyer plays role of truth-seeker By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com “About half a dozen regular customers leaned on the bar in Murphy’s Denver Saloon … as good as any spot to spend the hot summer morning …” Then two angry men stormed in and a fight ensued over the attentions both had paid to a lady of the night, a “soiled dove.” At about that time, Andrew Coyle, Esq., a newly minted lawyer from Philadelphia, arrived by train and saw policemen escorting a prisoner along the street. He took the cable car to 17th and Larimer Streets and headed for the classy Windsor Hotel … Familiar names of buildings and businesses add to the fun of solving a mystery. Before he embarked on writing “Murder in the Rockies,” author G. Eldon “Gary” Smith had read a great deal of Denver history, circa 1890 — books by Tom Noel, Phil Goldstein and especially “Hell’s Belles:
Prostitution and Vice in Early Denver” by Clark Secrest. (The third-generation Longmont native, who now lives in Centennial, notes that Secrest was two classes ahead of him at Longmont High School. ) “As I was doing my research about early days in Colorado, I kept coming across the year 1890 as a time when many events took place. It soon became apparent that my novel was going to take place in 1890. I put down the basic premise and the beginning and end of my novel and let the characters tell their own story. Many characters I had not forseen entered the story and changed the plot. I just used spell check and left the story up to the characters.” And he has a grand assortment of characters — some we have read about in history books and others who are figments of Smith’s imagination. They actually are reasonably well under the author’s control most of the time. They cross paths in downtown Denver — described as it was then, visit restaurants and bars and courtrooms. Coyle defends a rancher accused of murdering a miner, although Coyle is convinced of his innocence.
Smith said he had visited all the locations mentioned in the novel — some during Tom Noel’s and Dennis Gallagher’s historic walking tours/lectures. Coyle had to do a quick study on Colorado statutes and had to figure out how to locate the actual murderer of Henry Defler, since he was certain his first client, Will Conway, was innocent — unfortunately, he had been heard to threaten Defler in that opening bar scene and most in town considered him guilty. The reader travels with the young attorney to Idaho Springs and up into mining country in search of the truth and Smith describes the dry, dusty, rutted roads and miner’s claims as we encounter other guntoting characters. Coyle Esq. finally figures it out in Sherlockian manner, outwitting the murderer. (A local sheriff is discovering Arthur Conan Doyle’s books and talks of the technology such as fingerprint analysis.) And then, there is the pretty haberdasher’s daughter … “Murder in the Rockies” by G. Eldon Smith is available at all Tattered Cover stores in a $15.95 trade paperback. It would fit well in a scene with a big cozy chair and a cup of hot cocoa.
G. Eldon Smith of Centennial is the author of “Murder in the Rockies.” Courtesy photo
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Villano brings it on for Christmas if you go
Dave Villano’s band includes: Top, l to r: Matt Weesner, keyboards; Christian Teel, drums; Devan Jones, vocals; Frank Lynn violin; Dave Villano, electric guitar, Irish whistle; Taylor Mesple, keyboards; Eric Olson, Uillean pipes. Seated: Michael Olson, Bass Guitar; Tina Gugler, hammered dulcimer; Taylor Jordan, vocals; Dave Beegle, electric guitar; Ed Villano, percussion, stumpf fiddle. The band will appear in Lone Tree on Dec. 19. Courtesy photo Taylor Jordan was also an “American Idol” contestant. The band’s music is described as “traditional, Celtic, and contemporary holiday music … run-
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Springs. They think they are better than Mannheim Steamroller, with which they have been compared. With 14 members, they can produce a full sound or “take it down a notch,” depending on the song they’re performing, Dave said. The special sound could be related to inclusion of some unusual instruments: Tina Gugler is a U.S. National hammered dulcimer champion and Eric Olson is well known for his performances on Uillean pipes. Dave Villano plays an Irish pennywhistle, electric violin, guitar, Uillean pipes and more. Ed Villano plays a stumpf fiddle. Band member Dave Beegle, once Villano’s guitar teacher, was named “Best Independent Guitarist of the Year” by Guitar Player magazine. Villano was also enthused about new vocalist Devan Jones, an “American Idol” contestant who is “filled with charisma, energy, soul …” He said he tries to find the best possible local talent and found James by googling “American Idol, Denver.” Vocalist
churches and music festivals nationwide — selling his CDs on the road. He now lives in unincorporated Arapahoe County. When in town, he enjoys time with nearby family members — his parents still live in Highlands Ranch and his siblings are also close by. His brother Ed, an engineer by profession — and a percussionist with The Word of Life Christhe band — tian Center is located helps out as at 8700 Park Meadows assistant proDrive, Lone Tree. The concert is scheduled at 7 ducer when p.m. Dec. 19. Tickets are it’s holiday $20/$10/$5, in advance, concert time. with adult tickets costing Both said $25 at the door, DaveVilthat next year lano.com. the band will transition to year-round scheduling, with a series of outdoor summer concerts and expanded venues for Christmas concerts — hopefully in Fort Collins and maybe Boulder. This year, they performed Dec. 12 at Stargazers Theatre in Colorado
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Many area theater fans will remember Paul Dwyer from the late, lamented Country Dinner Play House, where he acted, directed and produced more than 100 productions over many years, according to a reprint of a 2008 Denver Post story. He is now working with Starkey Theatrix and will direct a return performance to Lone Tree Arts Center of “Home for the Holidays,” which he worked with last season as well. It will have new material and cast members, yet retain its warm family-oriented flavor as more than 50 performers sing, dance and entertain. The production runs Dec. 12-22, with evening and matinee performances. Lone Tree Arts Center is located at 10075 Commons Street, Lone Tree. See LoneTreeArtsCenter. org for times and ticket prices, or call the box office, 720-509-1000.
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“High Country Holidays” is the title for Colorado Wind Ensemble’s Dec. 14 concert, at 7:30 p.m. at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Local composer David Hanson’s “Fanfare for Mountains and Plains” will be featured, as will Christmas, Hanukkah and classical music. A benefit bake sale follows the concert, plus a sale of $25 King Soopers Reward Cards. Tickets:
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South Park stories
Author Christie Wright will give a slide lecture based on her new book: “South Park Perils: Short Ropes and True Tales” for the Dec. 16 meeting of the Highlands Ranch Historical Society at 7 p.m. at Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highglands Ranch. She will give a brief overview of Park County history and a look at some of the historic outlaw and murder stories from the second half of the 19th century. A book sale and signing will follow. Free for members, $1 donation suggested for visitors. Info@highlandsranchhistoricalsociety.org, 641-715-3900, ext. 147406#.
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Bestselling authors James Rollins and Rebecca Cantrell will introduce their new novel in the “Order of the Sanguines Series”: “Innocent Blood.” They will appear at the Tattered Cover, 2526 E. Colfax Ave., at 7 p.m. Dec. 13 to discuss a mystery in which the answers are found in a gospel written in Jesus’ own blood. Archaeologist Erin Granger returns to the scene. The pair will also appear at Old Firehouse Books in Fort Collins at 2 p.m. Dec. 14.
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“Gifted” by Carrie Printz is the winner of the 2012 Edge Festival of New Plays and is about a gifted 8:51 AM mixed-ethnic boy who dreams of being on a reality show. It plays through Dec. 29 at the Edge Theater, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. Appropriate for families (children 8 and over). Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 6 p.m. Sundays, except Dec. 22, 29, when the performances will be at 2 p.m. Tickets: $20/$15, online, $22/$17 at the door. 303-232-0363, theedgetheater.com; email: theedgetheatercompany@comcast.net.
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6328 E. County Line Road, Highlands Ranch, announces two performances and three auditions: “Annie,” a fulllength musical production, will be at 7 p.m. Dec. 13-14. Tickets: $12 at the door. A “Holiday Variety Show” will be at 7 p.m. Dec. 20 and 2 p.m. Dec. 21. Tickets: $5, will provide food, clothing, gifts for those in need this holiday season. (Good opportunities for prospective students to see how this school operates.) Auditions are slated: Dec. 20, 4 p.m. — “Sound of Music” for teens and children 5 and older. Now to January — “Winnie the Pooh” for ages 3 to 9. Now to January — “Bye Bye Birdie” for teens and children 5 and older. Call to audition at 720-443-2623. Information: spotlightperformers.com.
Spunky little orphan “Annie” plays through Dec. 29 at Town Hall arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Downtown Littleton. Performances: 7:30 Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays and Saturday Dec. 21; 6:30 p.m. Dec. 15. Tickets: $22-$42, 303-794-2787, ext. 5, townhallartscenter.com. (We advise advance reservations on this one.)
Goodness Gracious!
“A Christmas Carol: A Radio Play” by David Alberts will be presented Dec. 13 through Dec. 22 by Goodness Gracious! Productions, of Parker, at the Deep Space Events Center, 11020 S. Pikes Peak Drive #50, Parker. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13, 20, 21; 2:30 p.m. Dec. 15, 22. Tickets: $15, goodnessgracious.org, 303-968-4157.
Phamaly for holidays “It’s a Wonderful Life” — the perennial favorite about George Bailey of Bedford Falls — will be presented by Phamaly Theatre Company at the Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax, through Dec. 22. Performances: 7:30 Fridays, Saturdays and Dec. 16, 19; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $29/$25, 303-739-1970, phamaly.org.
In the mountains “Don’t Dress for Dinner,” a farce by Marc Canoletti, is presented through Dec. 22 at the Lake Dillon Theatre. 176 Lake Dillon Drive, Dillon. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through
Sundays. Tickets: $27-$31 adults/$23 students, 970-513-9386, lakedillontheatre.org.
Holiday spectacular
“Home for the Holidays” plays through Dec. 22 at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Paul Dwyer is director of this Starkey production, which features a cast of more than 50. See lonetreeartscenter.org for times and tickets prices. 720-509-1000. Arrive a halfhour early and enjoy the Lone Tree Art Exhibit and Sale.
Mel Brooks musical
“Young Frankenstein” by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan plays Dec. 13 to Feb. 2 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Town Hall’s education director Seth Maisel plays the title role. Deb Flomberg directs. Performances: 7:30 Fridays, Saturdays and as part of a New Year’s Eve program that begins at 6:30 on Dec. 31; 2:30 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets cost $$31 ($26 in advance), 303-856-7830, vintagetheatre.com.
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Bruins take title at tourney Cherry Creek tops Arapahoe at Warrior Invitational By Tom Munds
tmunds@ourcoloradonews.com Cherry Creek amassed the points needed to edge rival Arapahoe and 11 other schools, earning the team title at the Dec. 7 Warrior Invitational Tournament. The Bruins and Warriors are traditional rivals and battled it out again this year for the 37th team title in the tournament’s long history at Arapahoe High School. Bruins coach Steve Luhring said his team is strong with 10 seniors in the lineup. “We have a lot of kids coming back plus some of last year’s JV wrestlers who are stepping up for us,” he said during a break in Saturday’s action. “We are good up and down the weight divisions. This is a good early tournament because we get a lot of mat time and get to see a lot of good opponents.” Warriors coach Steve Sisler will have a
lot of depth to play around with this year, and said this season’s turnout has been the largest in team history with 75 athletes out for the team. “We are enthusiastic and competitive,” he said during a break after Saturday’s quarterfinals. “We have a number of returning seniors who will help anchor our team this season so we should be pretty good. I have seen some good things from our wrestlers so far and I’ve seen some things we will be working on.” At that point in the tournament, Arapahoe was leading the team standings with 103.5 points and Cherry Creek was second with 102 points. But, when the championships were decided in all weight divisions, the Bruins won seven titles and had four other wrestlers place, helping them capture the team title with 258 points. The Warriors battled hard and, while they didn’t win any weight divisions, they had a dozen wrestlers place, earning them enough points to take runner-up honors with 225 points. Lakewood was third in the team standings with 173 points.
Cherry Creek’s Zack Miklin pushes to put his Chatfield opponent on his back during a 160-pound consolation match at the Dec. 7 Warrior Invitational Wrestling Tournament at Arapahoe High School. Miklin scored a pin in the first period to advance to the bracket semifinals. Photo by Tom Munds
Eagles lose season opener on ice Columbine gets one-goal win over youthful Heritage By Tom Munds
tmunds@ourcoloradonews.com Heritage ice hockey coach Jeremy Sims expects a challenging season due to his team’s youth, and despite a solid performance Dec. 7 the Eagles opened the season with a 3-2 loss to Columbine. “We do have a few players back from last year but none of them got a whole lot of varsity experience because, last season, we were basically a senior-dominated team,” Sims said before the Dec. 7 game. “We have talented players and we are working to mesh as a unit.” The game was a battle from the opening faceoff. Players from both teams aggressively went after every loose puck and the effort to take control of the puck regularly resulted in fierce body checks. The first period ended in a scoreless tie, but Heritage got on the board first in the second. The Rebels countered with back-to-back goals to lead 2-1 at the end of the period. Each team added a goal in the third. Josh Mazar and Jason McGregor each scored a goal for the Eagles while Sam Appleby, Chad Curd and McGregor were credited with assists. Andrew Nash, the starting Eagles goalie, said he chose to be between the pipes because he feels it is the most important position on the team. “My training is to have people throw things at (me) then adjust (my) mind to the mental game,” he said. “Shots are tough. I guess the toughest shot to stop is a slap shot in close to the goal.” He plays lacrosse but he doesn’t play goalie. “My goals for this season are to help our team win a state championship and then go on to win a national championship,” he said. Returning defender Remi Martin said she got interested in hockey when she saw her brother playing hockey when they were skating on Evergreen Lake. “I wanted to play hockey like my brother,” she said. “Then I got better than he was and he quit.” The Heritage senior, who will play college hockey at Penn State on scholarship, said she she likes playing defense. “It is like being the quarterback for the team,” she said. “I spent the offseason working to improve as a hockey player. The coaches say the difference in my play this season is like night and day. I believe that is because I worked with a coach to get stronger and faster plus I trained with the Colorado Thunderbirds. Training with some of the best hockey players in the state has made me a better player.” The Eagles — a team comprised of players from Heritage, Arapahoe and Littleton — return to the ice Dec. 12 on the road against Doherty and will be at home Dec. 14 for a 6:30 p.m. game against Dakota Ridge. Heritage plays its home games at the Ice Ranch, 841 Southpark Drive in Littleton.
Heritage’s Collin Clarry, right, battles a Columbine player for a loose puck Dec. 7. The Eagles scored the first goal of the contest, but the Rebels responded and won the game, 3-2.
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Jake Wener (9) presses an attack for Heritage during the Eagles’ Dec. 7 loss to Columbine. The Rebels defeated Heritage 3-2.
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Ponderosa wrestling program among best By Jim Benton
jbenton@ourcoloradonews.com Ponderosa wrestlers have won 10 team state championships, one less than Holly, Wray and Montrose for the most in Colorado. The Mustangs hold the state record by winning eight consecutive titles, however. The Mustangs, who were the Class 5A runners-up last season, will be seeking their 20th consecutive Continental League title in the 2013-14 campaign and will be attempting to stretch a streak of 160 straight league dual meet victories. Former wrestling coach Tim Ottmann, who is now the Mustangs’ athletic director, said the secret to success has been in a feeder system. “We have a real good junior wrestling program and it feeds the high school program,” he said. “You talk about teams that have to rebuild and we just reloaded. We’ve also been fortunate to have enough kids because
you have to fill 14 weight classes. “It’s been really fun to build it over the years and hand it over to Corey (McNellis),” said Ottmann. “It’s been a dream come true. I’m really proud of it and want to see it continue.” McNellis and his wrestlers feel the Continental winning streak provides them with motivation. “The program is a well-run machine that they need to buy into and if they do, they are going to have success,” he said. “We really set our goals higher to do well at the national and state level and then the league stuff kind of falls in place.” Ponderosa has crowned 35 individual state champions and 10 wrestlers have earned All-America honors. “Success breeds success,” McNellis said. “When they build confidence it helps them. We also build our schedule so we see top competition during the year. You have to build your schedule so it’s tough so you see the best.”
RETURNING STATE QUALIFIERS Returning south metro-area qualifiers for the 2013 state wrestling tournament with last season’s weights: 106 - Frank Martinez, Chaparral; Bradley Colebank, Mountain Vista; Caleb Strahan, Legend 113 - JT Stancil, Chaparral; Kade Snider, Ponderosa; Matt Finesilver, Cherry Creek 120 - Mitch Finesilver, Cherry Creek 126 - Zachery Moye, Ponderosa; Zach Finesilver, Cherry Creek 132 - Jared Todd, Heritage; Ben Trygstad, Chaparral 145 — Tory Williams, Ponderosa; Aaron Trygstad, Chaparral 152 - Mason Harms, Cherry Creek; Jake Tarr, Chaparral; Kelton Good, Ponderosa 160 - Kaleb Geiger, Castle View; Max Lavigne, ThunderRidge; Tanner Olson, Ponderosa 170 - Hudson Marker, Castle View; Dylan Gabel, Ponderosa 182 - Jaylen Mosqueira, Arapahoe 195 - Matthew Stanley, ThunderRidge; Zach Waanders, Arapahoe 285 - Joe Hunsaker, Castle View; Dane Drimmer, Chaparral; Blake Jacobs, ThunderRidge; Jamin Smith, Douglas County
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HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL Wrestling Liberty Bell Invitational Sophomore Jared Todd at 145 pounds beat the wrestler from Mesa Ridge in his championship match who finished sixth in State last year. Senior Austin Atwell at 220 pounds beat the wrestler from Arvada in the championship who was one match away from being a state place winner last year. Heritage vs. Chatfield Heritage won nine of the 14 matches for a great start to the season. The Eagles had nine wrestlers win their matches including 106-pounder Max Wekesser and 126-pounder Andrew Whitney. Jared Todd won his match in the 145 pound weight class.
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UPCOMING GAMES Boys basketball
Valor Christian 72, Evergreen 38 Senior Chase Foster scored 18 points for Valor in route to a 72-38 win over Evergreen. Seniors Paden Mueller, Keegan Wynja and Brandon Pleiman all scored 10 points. Valor scored 50 points in the first half alone.
Girls basketball Valor Christian 51, Dakota Ridge 41 Valor jumped out to an early 11-5 lead with its defensive pressure and went into the half leading by 12. Dakota Ridge cut into Valor’s lead in the third quarter but Valor maintained its lead down the stretch to bring home the victory 51-41. Kendall Bradury scored 20 points and 11 rebounds. Caro-
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Wrestling THURSDAY 7 p.m. - Heritage @ ThunderRidge SATURDAY 9 a.m. - Heritage @ Brush
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Grizzlies garner tourney title Arapahoe finishes fourth, Cherry Creek fifth By Jim Benton
jbenton@ourcoloradonews.com It’s not often a basketball team can score only two points in a quarter and still win the game. But that was the case for the ThunderRidge girls Dec. 7 in a 49-40 win over Rock Canyon as the two schools played in the championship game of the ThunderRidge/ Rock Canyon season-opening basketball tournament. ThunderRidge opened a 33-23 lead at intermission and made all six of its 3-point baskets in the first half, including a buzzer beater by Brittany Birdsey to end the opening half. The Grizzlies managed just two points as the teams exchanged offense for defense in the third quarter. However, Rock Canyon scored just five points to just trim ThunderRidge’s lead to seven points. A 7-0 run to begin the final quarter pushed ThunderRidge ahead by 14 points and wrapped up the title in the tournament that featured four teams ranked in the Top 10 of the Class 5A CHSAANow preseason rankings. “We’ve been working very hard on the
offensive piece, executing that and some of those kinds of things against different defenses, and I thought our kids in the first half did a good job,” said ThunderRidge coach Paula Krueger. “We shot really well from the 3-point line.” Taylor Rusk had 11 points to lead the Grizzlies against the Jaguars. The 5-foot-10 sophomore scored 41 points in the three tournament games. ThunderRidge, ranked eighth in the opening poll, cruised to a lopsided victory over Arvada West, 57-4, and whipped No. 3 Arapahoe 46-29 before beating No. 5 Rock Canyon in the title game. “I have to give my kids tons and tons of credit because in three games the most points they have given up is 40,” added Krueger. “That’s fantastic. Rock Canyon is a very good basketball team that we beat.” ThunderRidge had 37 steals in the three games led by sophomore Madison Ward, who was credited with 12 of the thefts. Arapahoe finished fourth in the tournament. The Warriors whipped Doherty 66-28 in the first game but lost to Arapahoe and then turnovers and poor shooting were costly in a 42-28 setback to Ralston Valley in the third-place game. No. 9 Cherry Creek took fifth, losing its first game 61-57 in overtime to Ralston Valley but responded with 52-32 triumph over Rangeview and a 68-18 romp over Ar-
Arapahoe’s Jenna Knafelc (11) brings the ball up court in a Dec. 7 contest against Ralston Valley. Photo by Jim Benton vada West. Molly Rohrer, a 6-foot-1 junior, led the Bruins with 65 points in the three games. “It was a good tournament,” said Bruins coach Chris Curneen. “They were a lot of good teams in it. It was good for us because we’re young. We have four freshmen on the varsity and it’s always good to get
Colorado’s Energy Resources Advanced at Colorado - Texas Energy Day in Houston Colorado has a rich and varied history in the extraction of natural resources. Fossil fuels are a natural resource which have recently seen a huge increase in development throughout the state due to advances in technology and increased global demand. At the forefront of this new mineral wealth is the production of shale oil available through new horizontal drilling and fracturing technologies. In November, the Houston chapter of the American Petroleum Institute (API) paid homage to Colorado as a key state for future oil & gas production and the South Metro Denver Chamber played a major role in the proceedings. Colorado - Texas Energy Day at the Petroleum Club of Houston included oil & gas vendor exhibits, an oil & gas executive roundtable, and the API luncheon moderated by Chamber President and CEO John Brackney with over 300 oil & gas executives present, including a contingent of South Metro Denver Chamber leaders. Sponsored by CAP Logistics, the Chamber delegation included Jacob Lorenz (Risk and Chance), Jim McGrath (Studley), Tom Wood (Willbros Construction), Torie Brazitis (City of Lone Tree), Howard Dieter (Rettew Associates), Dan Killeen (RK Mechanical), Andrew Casper (Colorado Oil and Gas Association), Jason Hallmark (Hallmark Photos), Patty Rodvold (WhippleWood CPAs), Gayle Dendinger (CAP Logistics), Emily Haggstrom (CAP Logistics), John Boner (CAP Logistics), Detlev Simonis (CAP Logistics), and Nancy Vorderstrass (CAP Logistics), Jeff Holwell (COO, South Metro Denver Chamber), John Brackney (President and CEO, South Metro Denver Chamber) and Colleen Schwake (South Metro Denver Chamber). Keynote speakers for the luncheon were Bob Fryklund, Chief Upstream Strategist for IHS and Jerry Eumont, Managing Director-Consulting, Energy & Natural Resources for IHS. Fryklund spoke on Colorado’s Energy, an Unconventional Renaissance, and Eumont spoke on the continued leadership of Texas in the industry. Throughout the day, the Colorado delegation met with several local oil & gas executives allowing them to focus on the state’s future in energy production. “This event was a great opportunity for the Chamber to showcase Colorado and a major South Metro Denver employer to the oil & gas
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For a complete calendar of South Metro Denver Chamber events or more information, visit our web site at www.bestchamber.com or call 303-795-0142. Thursday, December 12th: Littleton Business Coalition Location TBD STEM-EC: Denver School of Science & Technology Site Visit DSST: Cole Middle School Campus, 3240 Humboldt St., Denver Left to right, front row: Jacob Lorenz (Risk and Chance), Jim McGrath (Studley), Tom Wood (Willbros Construction), Jerry Eumont (I.H.S), Colleen Schwake (South Metro Denver Chamber), Bob Fryklund (I.H.S), Torie Brazitis (City of Lone Tree), Andrew Casper (Colorado Oil and Gas Association) Left to right, back row: Jason Hallmark (Hallmark Photos), Patty Rodvold (WhippleWood CPAs), Gayle Dendinger (CAP Logistics), Jeff Holwell (South Metro Denver Chamber), John Brackney (South Metro Denver Chamber), Emily Haggstrom (CAP Logistics), John Boner (CAP Logistics), Detlev Simonis (CAP Logistics), Nancy Vorderstrass (CAP Logistics) Not pictured: Howard Dieter (Rettew Associates), Dan Killeen (RK Mechanical)
community of Texas. We were honored to be leading this effort in promoting our state to such an influential audience,” said Chamber COO and Director of Economic Development, Jeff Holwell. “Our CEO John Brackney and board member Gayle Dendinger of CAP Logistics were able to advocate on behalf of Colorado as a place to do business. Despite the politics of oil & gas fracturing, we are a strong energy state and we are open for business.” “Colorado has the opportunity to become a major player in the oil shale revolution and it will become an important economic driver for the state. The Chamber is honored to continue our collaboration with the energy industry. We will persist in our recruitment and advocacy and build Colorado’s energy portfolio including fossil fuels and renewable energy.”
MSU Denver Establishes Dual Enrollment Nursing Partnership with Community Colleges In an effort to establish new cost-effective education alternatives for Colorado nursing students, Metropolitan State University of Denver has partnered with Arapahoe Community College (ACC) and Front Range Community College (FRCC) to offer a dual-enrollment option that enables students to graduate in four years with a bachelor of science degree in nursing (BSN). “Employers are showing a hiring preference for graduates who have a BSN degree,” says Linda Stroup, associate chair of the MSU Denver Department of Nursing. “This initiative provides students with one of the most efficient and cost-effective pathways in the metro area for securing a bachelor’s degree in nursing.” In 2010, the Institute of Medicine issued a report recommending that the proportion of nurses with baccalaureate degrees increase from 50 to 80 percent by 2020. Based on projected nursing retirements and current graduation rates from Colorado universities, there is work to be done to address that goal, Stroup says. The RN-BSN dual-enrollment initiative will allow students to complete certain BSN elective credits at MSU Denver while finishing the required prerequisite courses from the nursing programs at their designated home school―ACC or FRCC. Once students complete their associate degrees in nursing and have accumulated 79 combined prerequisite credits, they will transition to MSU Denver to complete their BSN coursework. “We are excited about the partnership with MSU Denver and the pathway we are creating for ACC nursing students to achieve a BSN degree,” says Geri Rush, ACC director of nursing. “South metro area hospitals such as Sky Ridge Medical Center and Littleton Adventist Hospital have expressed great enthusiasm for the program and potential for clinical placements in these hospitals.” One unique advantage of the dual-enrollment program is the ability for students to secure financial aid toward classes taken at both the community college and MSU Denver. The home school will disburse financial aid for both institutions simultaneously. Previously under other similar arrangements, federal financial aid rules dictated aid could be applied only to a student’s home school coursework.
them a little experience without the pressure. They’ll get enough pressure once the regular season begins.” In other action including South Metro top 10 teams, No. 2 Highlands Ranch went 3-1 in the Sweet 16 Invitational in La Jolla, Calif. after a 62-40 season-opening win over Palmer on Dec. 2.
“This creates a seamless transfer for our students, especially those on financial aid,” said Sandy Veltri, FRCC associate vice president for student and academic services. “Together with our current associateto-bachelor’s degree partnership with MSU Denver, this new initiative creates even more opportunities for students.” “There is a national focus to help students better ensure academic credit transfers and we want to give students as many options as possible to obtain their degree in an efficient and cost-effective manner,” says Eric Dunker, MSU Denver Extended Campus director. “We have more than 100 courses to meet BSN general studies requirements, with classes available at multiple campuses, online or hybrid alternatives to meet each student’s needs.” MSU Denver will provide students with academic advisors to help them choose electives that will allow for degree completion in four years. Current students can access the program immediately, and the official rollout for new students will begin in Spring 2014. In addition to taking classes at MSU Denver’s primary downtown Denver campus, the University offers students satellite campus locations in Greenwood Village and Northglenn. For more information about the program visit http://www. msudenver.edu/nursing/programinformation/dualenrollment/ This program complements MSU Denver’s existing baccalaureatelevel nursing program in the Department of Health Professions, which also houses academic programs in gerontology, heath care management, human nutrition and dietetics, integrative therapies and recreation professions. MSU Denver’s baccalaureate nursing program has received full reaccreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), formerly the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). At its July 2013 meeting, the Board of Commissioners granted continuing accreditation to the program for eight years, the maximum time allowed. The first post-baccalaureate students graduated from MSU Denver’s medical laboratory science program in June 2013. The program was previously operated by the Colorado Health Foundation and is now managed by MSU Denver’s Extended Campus.
Centennial Business Coalition: Meet the Centennial City Council The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial E.L.I.T.E.: Executive Brain Tank with Adam Schlegel, CFO/CSO Snooze Eatery Snooze, Streets at SouthGlenn, 6781 S. York St., Centennial Chamber Health & Wellness Initiative / Women in Leadership Speaker Series The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Friday, December 13th: 27th Annual Economic Forecast Breakfast: Creating a Thriving Community Hyatt Regency DTC, 7800 E. Tufts Ave., Denver Behind the Scenes Tour of CSU Powerhouse Energy Campus 430 S. College Ave., Fort Collins Saturday, December 14th: Grand Opening of Kaiser Permanente Lone Tree Offices 10240 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree Monday, December 16th: Save Lives & Sort Medical Supplies with Project C.U.R.E. 10337 East Geddes Ave., Centennial Tuesday, December 17th: Business Bible Study The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Business Leaders for Responsible Government Board of Advisors The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Wednesday, December 18th: Economic Development Group Board of Advisors The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Southwest Metro Business Alliance Holiday Meeting Location TBD South Metro Denver Chamber Legislative Reception Location being finalized Thursday, December 19th: E.L.I.T.E. Board of Advisors The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Friday, December 20th: Energy & Sustainable Infrastructure Council Board of Advisors The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial
Fargo Bank, N.A. of Deed of Trust: December 18, 2008 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: December 23, 2008 Recording Information (Reception Number): B8138608 Original Principal Amount: $199,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $186,414.29 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, BLOCK 1, FOREST PARK FILING FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 7771 S. Columbine Street, Centennial, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
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Public Trustees Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1377-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 12, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): CHRISTI TOMLIN Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR PREMIER MORTGAGE GROUP, L.L.C. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust: April 30, 2004 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: May 04, 2004 Recording Information (Reception Number): B4081421 Original Principal Amount: $155,700.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $129,627.79 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: 7688 S. STEELE STREET, CENTENNIAL, CO 80122. 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 OF SCRIVENER’S ERROR RECORDED ON 9-5-20 13 AT RECEPTION #D3111796 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, 01/08/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 11/14/2013 Last Publication: 12/12/2013 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: 09/12/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: 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 # 30954 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 1377-2013 Exhibit A CONDOMINIUM UNIT 91, IN BUILDING 17, MONTEREY CONDOMINIUMS PHASE 2, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS, OF MONTEREY CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED JULY 26, 1983 IN BOOK 3942 AT PAGE 1, SAID CONDOMINIUM IS FURTHER DEPICTED AND DESCRIBED BY THE MAP OF DISCOVERY AT MONTEREY PHASE 2 RECORDED AUGUST 18, 1983 IN PLAT BOOK 67 AT PAGES 1-6, ALL IN THE RECORDS OF THE CLERK AND RECORDERS OFFICE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, THIS CONVEYANCE IS MADE AND ACCEPTED AND IS HEREBY GRANTED SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS AND RESTRICTION RECORDED JULY 26, 1983 IN BOOK 3924 AT PAGE 1, ALL OF WHICH BY THIS REFERENCE THERETO ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY INCORPORATED IN AND MADE A PART HEREOF AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH HEREIN, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Legal Notice NO.: 1377-2013 First Publication: 11/14/2013 Last Publication: 12/12/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1378-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 12, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): Stephanie M Rankin Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Home Savings of
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 12, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): Stephanie M Rankin Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Home Savings of America, a Federal Savings Association Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: EverBank Date of Deed of Trust: April 24, 2009 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: May 05, 2009 Recording Information (Reception Number): B9045918 Re-Recording Date of Deed of Trust: August 02, 2013 Re-Recording Information (Reception Number): D3097673 Original Principal Amount: $139,194.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $131,087.85 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE Also known by street and number as: 2862 West Centennial Drive Unit E, Littleton, CO 80123. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
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NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/08/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 11/14/2013 Last Publication: 12/12/2013 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: 09/12/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 Attorney File # 4380.01629 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 1378-2013 Exhibit A CONDOMINIUM UNIT E, THE STEEPLECHASE III CONDOMINIUMS TOGETHER WITH GARAGE NO. E, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF, RECORDED ON MARCH 10, 1999 AT RECEPTION NO. A9040507, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR THE STEEPLECHASE III CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED ON MAY 28, 1997 AT RECEPTION NO. A7062094, IN SAID RECORDS. FIRST AMENDMENT RECORDED JUNE 10, 1997 AT RECEPTION NO. A7068621, SECOND AMENDMENT RECORDED AUGUST 26, 1997 AT RECEPTION NO. A7106125. THIRD AMENDMENT RECORDED SEPTEMBER 25, 1997 AT RECEPTION NO . A7120772, FOURTH AMENDMENT RECORDED OCTOBER 22, 1997 AT RECEPTION NO. A7133751. FIFTH AMENDMENT RECORDED NOVEMBER 14, 1997 AT RECEPTION NO. A7144586 AND MAY 15, 1998 AT RECEPTION NO. A8054388. SIXTH AMENDMENT RECORDED APRIL 29, 1998 AT RECEPTION NO. A8062276, SEVENTH AMENDMENT RECORDED APRIL 29, 1998 AT RECEPTION NO. A8062278, EIGHTH AMENDMENT RECORDED JUNE 11, 1998 AT RECEPTION NO. A8088540. NINTH AMENDMENT RECORDED JULY 23, 1998 AT RECEPTION NO. A8112705, TENTH AMENDMENT RECORDED AUGUST 21, 1998 AT RECEPTION NO. A8133076, ELEVENTH AMENDMENT RECORDED AUGUST 26, 1998 AT RECEPTION NO. A8135482, TWELFTH AMENDMENT RECORDED SEPTEMBER 24, 1998 AT RECEPTION NO. A8152381, THIRTEENTH AMENDMENT RECORDED OCTOBER 14, 1998 AT RECEPTION NO. A8163819, FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT RECORDED NOVEMBER 19, 1998 AT RECEPTION NO. A8187115, FIFTEENTH AMENDMENT RECORDED DECEMBER 14, 1998 AT RECEPTION NO. A8203144, SIXTEENTH AMENDMENT RECORDED JANUARY 12, 1999 AT RECEPTION NO, A9005917, SEVENTEENTH AMENDMENT RECORDED JANUARY 12, 1999 AT RECEPTION NO. A9005919, AND EIGHTEENTH AMENDMENT RECORDED MARCH 19, 1999 AT RECEPTION NO. A9940506, COUNTY OF ARA P A H O E , S T A T E O F C O L O R A DO Legal Notice NO.: 1378-2013 First Publication: 11/14/2013 Last Publication: 12/12/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
Public Trustees Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1387-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 16, 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): Fernando Gallegos and Kimberly Gallegos Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for American Southwest Mortgage Corp Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust: December 23, 2011 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: December 29, 2011 Recording Information (Reception Number): D1128609 Original Principal Amount: $214,166.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $209,556.45 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 14, BLOCK 22, NOB HILL SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 7085 South Cherry Drive, 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, 01/15/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 11/21/2013 Last Publication: 12/19/2013 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: 09/16/2013 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 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Reagan Larkin #42309 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 13-05435 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.: 1387-2013 First Publication: 11/21/2013 Last Publication: 12/19/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1398-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 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): Robert E. Tomasi III Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Provident Funding Associates, L.P. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: December 18, 2008 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: December 23, 2008 Recording Information (Reception Number): B8138608 Original Principal Amount: $199,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $186,414.29 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, BLOCK 1, FOREST PARK FILING FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 7771 S. Columbine Street, Centennial, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
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NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/15/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 11/21/2013 Last Publication: 12/19/2013 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: 09/17/2013 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: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Reagan Larkin #42309 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 13-05137 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.: 1398-2013 First Publication: 11/21/2013 Last Publication: 12/19/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS CRS 38-38-111(2.5b)(3a,b,d)(5) PUBLIC TRUSTEE SALE NO. 1410-2012 To: Record Owner of the property as of the recording of the Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled. You are advised that there are overbid funds due you. This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust and Notice of Election and Demand: Name of Record Owner as evidenced on the Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled: Scott Finnegan Address of Record Owner as evidenced on the recorded instrument evidencing the owner's interest: 1075 E Fremont Cir S, Centennial, CO 80122--1459 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: June 09, 2010 Recording Information: D0054891 Recording Date of Notice of Election and Demand: December 19, 2012 Recording Information of Notice of Election and Demand: D2146272 Legal Description of Property: LOT 10, BLOCK 35, SOUTHGLENN FIFTH FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Street Address of Property: 1075 E Fremont Cir S, Centennial, CO 80122 NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS I sold at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on 9/11/13, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, to the highest and best bidder for cash, the real property described above. An overbid was realized from the sale and, unless the funds are claimed by the owner or other persons entitled thereto within five years from the date of sale, the funds due to you will be transferred to the general fund of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, or to the State Treasurer as part of the "Unclaimed Property Act", pursuant to Colorado law. First Publication: 11/28/13 Last Publication: 12/26/13 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Date: 10/24/13 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 1410-2012 First Publication: 11/28/13 Last Publication: 12/26/13 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1464-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 2, 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): Ann Ibison Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Englewood Mortgage Company Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust: February 18, 2005 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: March 03, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number): B5030768 Original Principal Amount: $116,651.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $100,900.51 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and oth-
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 2, 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): Ann Ibison Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Englewood Mortgage Company Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust: February 18, 2005 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: March 03, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number): B5030768 Original Principal Amount: $116,651.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $100,900.51 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 119, THE KNOLLS WEST, FILING NO. 1 COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 7013 South Knolls Way, Centennial, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
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NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/29/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/5/2013 Last Publication: 1/2/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/02/2013 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 # 9105.06199 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.: 1464-2013 First Publication: 12/5/2013 Last Publication: 1/2/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - RESTART - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-109(2)(b)(II) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0471-2013 Republished to restart foreclosure stayed by bankruptcy and reset sale date. To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 4, 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): Gail Susan Linnea Peterson and Maxwell Scott Peterson Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for IndyMac Bank, F.S.B. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. f/k/a The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. as successor-in-interest to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Trustee for MASTR ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGES TRUST 2005-6, MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, Series 2005-6 Date of Deed of Trust: April 28, 2005 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: May 04, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number): B5063641 Original Principal Amount: $209,200.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $206,662.25 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 9, BEL-VUE HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7301 S Delaware Ct, 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, 01/29/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/5/2013 Last Publication: 1/2/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE
December 13, 2013 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, 01/29/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/5/2013 Last Publication: 1/2/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/04/2013 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 # 3500.01694 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.: 0471-2013 First Publication: 12/5/2013 Last Publication: 1/2/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1444-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 30, 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): Brian Brito Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for American Mortgage Network, Inc. , A Delaware Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust: December 19, 2008 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: February 10, 2009 Recording Information (Reception Number): B9012474 Original Principal Amount: $177,655.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $165,840.15 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 1, BLOCK 13, COLUMBINE LAKE TOWNHOUSES PHASE III, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 4635 West Ponds Circle, Littleton, CO 80123. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/29/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/5/2013 Last Publication: 1/2/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 09/30/2013 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 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Reagan Larkin #42309 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 13-05933 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. 1444-2013 First Publication: 12/5/2013 Last Publication: 1/2/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1471-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 3, 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) Stephanie Marion Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration
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pastor@awlc.org www.awlc.org 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, 01/29/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/5/2013 Last Publication: 1/2/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/03/2013 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 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Jennifer Griest #34830 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Reagan Larkin #42309 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 13-06721 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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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, 01/29/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/5/2013 Last Publication: 1/2/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/03/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee
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1471-2013 EXHIBIT A CONDOMINIUM UNIT F, CONDOMINIUM BUILDING 4, STEEPLECHASE CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF, RECORDED ON AUGUST 26, 1985 IN PLAT BOOK 85 AT PAGES 22-23 IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR STEEPLECHASE CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED MARCH 16, 1985 IN BOOK 4391 AT PAGE 471 AND AS AMENDED BY THE 4TH STATEMENT TO ANNEX LAND RECORDED AUGUST 26, 1985 IN BOOK 4526 AT PAGE 382 IN SAID RECORDS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Legal Notice NO.: 1471-2013 First Publication: 12/5/2013 Last Publication: 1/2/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS CRS 38-38-111(2.5b)(3a,b,d)(5) PUBLIC TRUSTEE SALE NO. 0744-2013 To: Record Owner of the property as of the recording of the Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled. You are advised that there are overbid funds due you. This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust and Notice of Election and Demand: Name of Record Owner as evidenced on the Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled: Sandra K Nutter Address of Record Owner as evidenced on the recorded instrument evidencing the owner's interest: 47 Adams Cir #C, Fairfield, OH 45014 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: October 05, 2004 Recording Information: B4175706
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To: Record Owner of the property as of the recording of the Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled. You are advised that there are overbid funds due you. This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust and Notice of Election and Demand: Name of Record Owner as evidenced on the Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled: Sandra K Nutter Address of Record Owner as evidenced on the recorded instrument evidencing the owner's interest: 47 Adams Cir #C, Fairfield, OH 45014 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: October 05, 2004 Recording Information: B4175706 Recording Date of Notice of Election and Demand: May 06, 2013 Recording Information of Notice of Election and Demand: D3055969 Legal Description of Property SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE Street Address of Property 7440 S. Blackhawk Street, Unit 7102, Englewood, CO 80112
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NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS I sold at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on 9/4/13, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, to the highest and best bidder for cash, the real property described above. An overbid was realized from the sale and, unless the funds are claimed by the owner or other persons entitled thereto within five years from the date of sale, the funds due to you will be transferred to the general fund of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, or to the State Treasurer as part of the "Unclaimed Property Act", pursuant to Colorado law. First Publication: 12/5/13 Last Publication: 1/2/14 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Date: 10/24/13 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee 0744-2013 Exhibit A CONDOMINIUM UNIT R-7-102, WINDMILL CREEK ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON JANUARY 3, 2002 AT RECEPTION NO. B2001523, AND DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR WINDMILL CREEK RECORDED JANUARY 3, 2002 AT RECEPTION NO. B2001524, IN OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 0744-2013 First Publication: 12/5/13 Last Publication: 1/2/14 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1341-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 5, 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.
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303-841-4660 www.gracepointcc.us www.tlcas.org To advertise your place of worship in this section, call 303-566-4091 or email kearhart@ourcoloradonews.com. To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 3, 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) Stephanie Marion 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 May 04, 2011 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 10, 2011 Recording Information (Reception Number) D1044246 Original Principal Amount $151,070.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $146,601.34 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: 3020 West Prentice Avenue Unit F, Littleton, CO 80123. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
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Sunday Worship: 10:45AM & 6PM Bible Study: 9:30AM Children, Young People & Adults To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 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): Stephanie A Zellers and Craig D. Zellers Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Innovate Lending Solutions, a Colorado Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Flagstar Bank, FSB Date of Deed of Trust: February 23, 2009 County of Recording: Arapahoe United Church Of Christ Recording Date of Deed of Trust: March Parker Hilltop 11, 2009 Recording Information (Reception Number): B9024491 10926 E. Democrat Rd. Original Principal Amount: $330,284.00 O u t s t a n d Parker, i n g P rCO i n c• i10am p a l Worship Balance: $310,385.78 Pursuant towww.uccparkerhilltop.org CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified303-841-2808 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 4, BLOCK 18, SOUTHGLENN FOURTH FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 6736 S Franklin St, Centennial, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
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The Cast of Christmas Pastor Mark Brewer Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1341-2013
Public Trustees
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 5, 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): Gerald B Ryan and Stephanie A Ryan Original Beneficiary(ies): Ameriquest Mortgage Company Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMC Specialty Mortgage LLC Date of Deed of Trust: January 05, 2001 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: January 16, 2001 Recording Information (Reception Number): B1006272 Original Principal Amount: $151,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $155,867.71 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 38, FOUR LAKES SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 4B, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 2059 E Phillips Lane, Littleton, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/08/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 11/14/2013 Last Publication: 12/12/2013 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: 09/05/2013 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
● 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: 09/05/2013 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 # 1068.06398 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.: 1341-2013 First Publication: 11/14/2013 Last Publication: 12/12/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1395-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 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): Stephanie A Zellers and Craig D. Zellers Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Innovate Lending Solutions, a Colorado Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Flagstar Bank, FSB Date of Deed of Trust: February 23, 2009 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: March 11, 2009 Recording Information (Reception Number): B9024491 Original Principal Amount: $330,284.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $310,385.78 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 4, BLOCK 18, SOUTHGLENN FOURTH FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 6736 S Franklin St, Centennial, CO 80122.
Public Trustees
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, 01/15/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 11/21/2013 Last Publication: 12/19/2013 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: 09/17/2013 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: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Reagan Larkin #42309 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 13-05594 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.: 1395-2013 First Publication: 11/21/2013 Last Publication: 12/19/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
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Full-time, benefited PR&L Community Outreach Coordinator Salary: $64,475 - $80,593/year Closes: 12/30/13 Submit City of Westminster online applications thru 8:30 a.m. on close date http://www.cityofwestminster.us/jobs EOE
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Performs highly skilled and semi-skilled mechanical repair and diagnostic work in the maintenance and/or repair of equipment and vehicles. Must be proficient in heavy equipment and light vehicle diagnostics. For position requirements, qualifications, and job description visit our web-site (http://co.gilpin.co.us) Open Until Filled. $18.40 - $20.24 DOQ. Applications are available at: Gilpin County Human Resources, 495 Apex Valley Road, Black Hawk, CO Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or on our website (http://co.gilpin.co.us). Please submit your application to: Gilpin County Human Resources, P.O. Box 366, Central City, CO 80427; Fax: (303) 951-3675. Gilpin County is Equal Opportunity Employer
Part-time, flexible hours hours for homecare patient visits in Douglas and Elbert counties. Great pay and benefits. Call Barbara or Kay at 303-663-3663 to schedule an interview.
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