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COOL HOBBY: Young outdoor enthusiasts learn fun of ice fishing P14
Seniors come together at lunch program
City to hold special election for council seat After 3-3 gridlock over appointment, council passes decision to voters BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
where many attendees also engage in classes and activities. Finn’s husband died 16 years ago, and she started coming around then. “I like it here very well,” Finn said. “I’ve made a lot of friends. Lots of people to talk to.” Casey Johnson is older than 60 as well, but she finds time to volunteer to serve food for the program. “I come here for classes and things, too,” said Johnson, 66 and full of smiles. She’s lived in Englewood
On the heels of a week that saw a 3-3 split emerge on the six-member Englewood City Council to decide whom to appoint as the seventh councilmember — filling former Mayor Joe Jefferson’s shoes in District 1 — the council declared an impasse and triggered a special election for district voters to make the choice. That Election Day could take place in May, with the winner taking office possibly in the middle of that month. Council had until Feb. 7 — 30 days after Jefferson stepped down to take the municipal judge position — to appoint the new member. But in declaring they cannot make a choice, councilmembers set in motion the election process to begin Feb. 8, when interested candidates can pick up their paperwork. The impasse leaves council with a
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From left, Casey Johnson, 66; Sharon Wienecke, 71; and Nancy Dickeson, dining coordinator for the Malley Senior Recreation Center’s senior lunch program, prepare lunch for a small crowd of seniors Jan. 24. A volunteer for the program, Wienecke lives in Englewood and used to volunteer at the Malley front desk for 11 years. ELLIS ARNOLD
Attendees find friends, positive place at Malley Senior Recreation Center BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Nancy Finn, 91, lived in the Englewood area for 28 years in a trailer home. She lives in Centennial now, but she still comes back for the Mal-
ley Senior Recreation Center’s lunch program. “I come for the friendship, to be around people, to get out,” said Finn, who has attended the program for 16 years. Like many seniors, Finn finds the lunch gathering to be worth the trip. Lunch is served at noon on weekdays at a suggested donation of $2.50 — but no one is turned away if they can’t pay. On an average day, about 30 people ages 60 and older, from Englewood and beyond, gather to eat, meet friends and spend time in a place
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MY NAME IS
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Uber driver with entrepreneurial dreams About me I grew up at Wadsworth and Belleview. My parents were never together while I was growing up. I grew up with a single mom. When my mom wasn’t able to take care of me, I would go live in Pine Junction with my grandparents. I was in the first class at Grant Ranch, and I graduated from Columbine. I wanted to become a welder, so I went to Houston with a friend of mine who was going for underwater welding. We graduated with As, but it was right when the oil industry crashed. We couldn’t land work. So we went to work for an electrical company, and we worked on multimillion dollar houses and suites. Drive to succeed Recently I started doing Uber and Lyft, and I’m not looking back. I’ve come across higher-paying jobs, but I don’t think they’ll pan out because I don’t like having a boss. Driving Uber and Lyft are a 21-year-old’s dream. You make your own schedule. I say that with some leniency, though, because the clients are the ones who need the rides when they need them. Traffic in the city has gotten insane. I almost get in an accident every day, but I’m good at taking evasive action. That’s why I like the night shift. In daylight it’s just a free-for-all. When it’s snowing, even pedestrians will just jump into the streets as if the roads are dry. Compared to being an electrician, I’m working so much less for more money. I took one of the head animators for Disney-Pixar. He did “Toy
Tyler Condo says driving Uber is a young man’s dream job because he sets his own hours and has no boss.
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Story” and “Monsters, Inc.” I’ve met people from all over the world — places whose names I can’t even pronounce. Setting goals I’m interested in building a life with both freedom and security. I may be an Uber driver, but I’m also really interested in technology, current events, and I’ve got a lot of financial knowledge. I’ve already been through a lot at my age. My main goal is to be creating passive income, through an AirBNB or something like that. If you take a ride in my car, I’ll get you there on time, and hopefully make you laugh along the way. If you have suggestions for My Name Is, please contact David Gilbert at dgilbert@coloradocommunitymedia.com.
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Matthew Sullivan was the author who spoke about his book, “Midnight at the Bright Ideas Book-
Blue, a 3-year-old Labrador, retrieves a tennis ball along the High Line Canal as it flows through deKoevend Park in Centennial. DAVID GILBERT
store,” at Littleton’s Bemis Library on Jan. 12. An article in last week’s edition gave an incorrect first name.
Conservancy begins next phase of enhancing, preserving waterway BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Efforts to preserve and enhance the High Line Canal are becoming more fleshed out in 2018, as the nonprofit High Line Canal Conservancy launched the second phase of significant planning for the canal’s future. The Conservancy, founded in 2014, is a philanthropic effort to plan for the protection of the High Line Canal, a 71-mile waterway and adjacent trail that serves as a beloved route for hiking and biking. The Conservancy’s goal is to coordinate the development of recreational opportunities and preserve the natural environment along the canal, which meanders through 11 jurisdictions and
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Students in Littleton Public Schools get new start times District says delaying when teens arrive has positive impacts
‘We cannot refute the need to do what’s right by our adolescent kids by letting them stay in bed longer in the morning. ... It’s been replicated multiple times that when adolescents sleep makes a difference in their behavior, mental health and ability to learn.’
BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Students at Littleton Public Schools should be able to rest a little easier this fall, after the district approved a plan to juggle what time of day different grade levels start in the morning, a move officials say more closely aligns with how kids are wired to sleep. Starting in August, high school and middle school students will go in roughly an hour later than they currently do, while elementary school students will go in earlier. The changes follow similar moves by a number of districts in the state and nationwide, guided by research that says teenagers’ natural sleep cycle means they perform better if allowed to fall asleep later and get up later, while little kids are already bouncing off the walls by the time the sun comes up. “We cannot refute the need to do what’s right by our adolescent kids by letting them stay in bed longer in the morning,” said LPS Superinten-
Brian Ewert, Littleton Public Schools superintendent dent Brian Ewert. “We’re not trying to make the argument that kids will get more sleep — the research is clear that kids need sleep at a particular time, after 11 p.m. all the way to almost 9 in the morning. It’s been replicated multiple times that when adolescents sleep makes a difference in their behavior, mental health and ability to learn.” Littleton’s three high schools now start at 7:20 a.m. and are done by 2:20 in the afternoon. Starting this fall, they’ll start at 8:30 a.m. and end at 3:31 p.m. “Starting high school as early as we do currently is really something of an urban phenomenon, driven by the demands of the transportation system,” Ewert said. “Most rural schools don’t start that early.” Ewert said there are only so many buses and drivers to go around in
the district, and rural districts often have the luxury of delivering kids to one or two campuses, rather than the numerous schools of LPS. Sleeping on it District officials arrived at the decision after holding dozens of forums with parents and teachers, according to a news release, as well as a pair of surveys that showed broad support for the changes. The release lists a lengthy bibliography of studies backing up the decision. Sleeping later has myriad benefits, according to a document published by the district and developed with assistance from Dr. Linda Meltzer, a sleep expert at National Jewish Health in Denver. Teens have a need for eight to 10 hours of sleep a night, the document says, though nearly three-quarters
get less than eight. The document lists a number of dire consequences of inadequate sleep among adolescents, including increases in inattention, impulsivity and risk-taking behaviors, as well as greater risk of feelings of depression and suicidal ideation. Lost sleep coincides with an increase in car crashes, obesity and heart disease, it says, and impacts academic performance. Teens’ brain chemistry means they can’t easily fall asleep earlier, the document says, and it isn’t until the final hours of the early morning that teens’ brains go into “deep sleep” mode. “This is not coddling, but using developmentally appropriate expectations to help adolescents succeed,” the document reads in part. SEE START, P10
Coworking space opens in Highlands Ranch Rally Workspace provides another option for businesses
IF YOU GO How much does it cost? All options include on-site parking, on-site printing, high-speed Internet, access to the café/lounge and unlimited coffee.
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Day seat: $300 per month for access during business hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Highlands Ranch residents who need temporary office space can look no further. Rally Workspace, a 15,000-squarefoot floor of a commercial building at 8740 Lucent Blvd., is officially open for business. The shared office open space — coined “coworking” — with unobstructed views of the mountains, is equipped with a mix of desks, cubicles, offices and conference rooms that can be rented on a monthly basis. “All it basically means is the person you sit next to may or may not work at the same company,” executive director Mark Voegele said at the grand opening on Jan. 16. One of the nation’s largest student loan servicers, Nelnet, is Rally’s parent company. Nelnet opened its second coworking space in Highlands Ranch — the first is in Lincoln, Nebraska — to provide an option for a variety of people in the business world, including employees of a startup or small company, freelancers, home business owners and commuters. Because there are several existing coworking spaces in downtown Denver, Highlands Ranch is a fitting location, Voegele ex-
Desk: $350 per month for access 24/7. Includes reserved meeting spaces, personal desk, locking cabinet, access to fitness center and a company logo represented at Rally. Private offices: starting at $800 per month. Includes a personal desk, locking cabinet, access to fitness center, a company logo represented at Rally, a business address, mail distribution and event space after hours. Microsuite: $2,500 per month. Includes accommodation of four desks, locking cabinet, access to fitness center, a company logo represented at Rally, business address, mail distribution and event space after hours. plained. An online search shows that the only other space of its kind in the community is Regus in Shea Center, a commercial building west of Lucent Boulevard. “We thought downtown Denver is pretty saturated with workspaces,” Voegele said. “Out in Highlands Ranch, there isn’t a whole lot.”
Mark Voegele, executive director of Rally Workspace, stands in the new 15,000-squarefoot shared office space on the fourth floor of a commercial building at 8740 Lucent Blvd. The desks and offices are available for rent on a monthly basis. ALEX DEWIND And given the high rate of home businesses in Highlands Ranch, said Andrea LaRew, president of the Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce, a space like Rally is “much needed.” The entire floor is being completed in phases. Phase one, with 11 offices, 18 desks and one conference room, was completed in three to four months prior to the soft opening last August. More than half of the rental options are already full, said Voegele, adding that users tend to stay an average of 90 days. Plans for the next phases include more desks, offices and a second conference room. Voegele expects to see more traffic as the Central Park
development south of the building is completed. One business that is currently utilizing Rally is Redfin, a residential real estate company with a main office in Denver. Some employees are in cubicles; others have closed-off offices. The Highlands Ranch location is convenient for Terry Carter, a Redfin listing coordinator who lives across the street. The downtown office is small and parking is a burden, she said. Employees at the main office “were having to move their cars every two hours,” Carter said. “This is just amazing.”
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Grief in wake of Adams County deputy shooting Many questions surround Jan. 24 shooting near Thornton BY SCOTT TAYLOR STAYLOR@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The only thing that the Adams County Sheriff ’s Department was saying officially about a Jan. 24 shooting in the 8700 block of Dawson Street was that one of their own, 31-year-old Deputy Heath Gumm, had been shot and killed. From Sheriff Michael McIntosh to District Attorney Dave Young, officials were silent on just about everything else they know about the shooting, from what led up to it to what kind of weapon was used. Via Twitter on Jan. 26, the sheriff ’s office identified 22-year-old Dreion Martise Dearing as the suspected shooter, but McIntosh declined to talk about the suspect and demanded that media not use his photograph. Dearing was in court Jan. 26 facing charges of first-degree murder of a police officer, assault and burglary and was due back in court Jan. 31 for a formalcharges hearing. It’s a sad, difficult time for his office, McIntosh said at Jan. 26 press conference, before asking the media to give deputies the weekend off from media questions. McIntosh said police were no longer looking for two other men involved in the incident. McIntosh said deputies were able to contact the two and met with them. They have not been charged with any crime and are free, he said. Investigators released the Dawson Street crime scene the afternoon of Jan. 26, but McIntosh said police were still speaking with potential witnesses. McIntosh said there were no other updates and that no other information would be released over the weekend. A funeral for Deputy Gumm has been scheduled for 11 a.m. Feb. 2 at Flatirons Community Church, 355 W. South Boulder Road in Lafayette. McIntosh also said his department was attending three funerals for retired sheriff ’s office personnel over the weekend and into this week, including a service for former Sheriff Bill Shearer. “The Adams County Sheriff ’s Office, right now, is grieving, we are hurting and we are doing an investigation,” McIntosh said. “We are running hard and trying to make sure we are covering all of the appropriate information that we need to cover. We need some time this weekend to make sure we are connecting the dots to everything that is going on.” Assault reported Gumm was among the Adams County deputies who responded to reports of an assault in progress at 7 p.m. Jan. 24 on Dawson Street near 87th on reports of an assault in progress. When told the suspect had fled the scene, deputies began searching
People leave flowers on an Adams County cruiser, part of an informal memorial to Adams County Deputy Heath Gumm during a press conference at the Adams County Sheriff’s Department substation, 74th and Colorado Boulevard, on Jan. 25. Gumm was killed Jan. 24, and people began leaving mementos on a county cruiser in his honor. PHOTOS BY SCOTT TAYLOR
HOW TO HELP The Adams County Sheriff ’s Foundation is collecting donations for Gumm’s family at adcosheriffsfoundation.org/donate The Gumm family has asked that in lieu of flowers people donate to Children’s Hospital.
Adams County Sheriff Michael McIntosh speaks with the press during an afternoon conference Jan. 25 at the sheriff’s department substation at Colorado Boulevard and 74th about the shooting a night earlier that claimed the life of one of his deputies, Heath Gumm. the area and contacted a male that matched suspect descriptions, according to the sheriff ’s office’s original news release. According to the release, the suspect ran and deputies pursued him behind a nearby house, where he allegedly pulled out a gun and began shooting, striking Gumm in the chest. Gumm was taken to an area hospital and pronounced dead there. Gumm lived in Westminster with his wife and family members. He had been with the Adams County Sheriff ’s Office since 2012. McIntosh said Gumm was wearing a tactical vest that the deadly bullet bypassed. “There are places on a vest that are not protected, and sometimes this is what we see,” McIntosh said. “Until we get further into it, we will not know what happened, whether it was a failure of the vest or if it struck an area the vest did not cover.” The suspect, meanwhile, ran off but was later found and taken into custody. Deputies continue looking
for two other men regarding their involvement in the initial assault. McIntosh said police had the area shut down within 30 minutes of the shooting. The neighborhood is located in unincorporated Adams County, one block east and south of Thornton’s southern municipal boundary. It remained that way until late the afternoon of Jan. 25, with crime-scene tape and police vehicles blocking both sides of the 8700 block of Edison, Desoto and Dawson street. Police kept the middle of the block of Dawson Street isolated until they released the scene on Jan. 26. Schools closed Mapleton Public Schools closed 11 area schools on Jan. 25 due to police actions while Adams County 12 Five Star Schools closed five of their schools for the day. All schools reopened on Jan. 26 and classes resumed. The Adams County Sheriff ’s Office set up a public tip line, 720 322-1313, to collect information about the shooting. Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper ordered flags flown at half-staff in Gumm’s honor on Jan. 25. At the Adams County Sheriff ’s Office substation at 72nd and Colorado Boulevard, mourners and well-wishers brought food and water for deputies and built a makeshift memorial to honor Gumm.
Donated flowers, stuffed animals, balloons and candles were later moved to decorate a sheriff ’s department vehicle near the site. Families and mourners continued to come to the site over the weekend. That outpouring was recognized by Gumm’s wife, parents and siblings. The family issued a letter Jan. 26 thanking the community for their support. “We have truly been amazed by the generous nature of the community,” the family said in their letter. “Our hearts are warmed by the display of compassion from complete strangers who stood, and continue to stand, alongside our family.” McIntosh said his office had created a link off of the sheriff office’s web page (www.adamssheriff.org/deputygumm) to provide information about Gumm, the shooting, donations in his honor and upcoming memorial services. McIntosh said the department has been working with the family to find a good venue for a memorial service. The funeral itself has been scheduled for 11 a.m. in Lafayette’s Flatirons Community Church. That’s a non-denominational church with an auditorium that seats up to 3,000 people. He noted that Colorado’s law enforcement community had been through a similar experience within the past month when Douglas County Sheriff ’s Deputy Zackari Parrish was shot to death by a suspect on New Year’s Eve. His Jan. 5 funeral drew more than 5,000 mourners, and McIntosh said he expected a similar response for Gumm. “It takes a huge venue and a lot of logistics to put it together,” McIntosh said.
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Keeping students, schools safe A look at safety and security in Denver metro schools
STANDARD RESPONSE PROTOCOL The Standard Response Protocol (SRP) is based not on individual scenarios but on the response to any given situation. The premise is simple — four specific actions can be performed during an incident by students, staff, teachers and first responders.
BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
In Colorado, where eight school shootings have occurred since 1982 — leaving 19 dead and 29 wounded — keeping students safe is a reality that has spurred Denver metro area districts to lead the way nationally when it comes to assessing threats and following sound safety protocol, experts say. “Schools in Colorado are a little more sensitive and open to safety,” said John Nicoletti, a police psychologist based in Lakewood who works with law enforcement around the country, specializing in threat assessment and trauma recovery. “Some districts out of state I work with, they say they don’t think it’ll happen there. If you’ve never had an event, you’re reluctant to spend money and put time into it. But schools in Colorado take this stuff seriously.” The metro area’s history includes what was once the deadliest school shooting in U.S. history at Columbine High School in south Jefferson County. In 1999, two teenagers killed 12 students and a teacher before killing themselves. The most recent attack at a metro-area school was the 2013 shooting at Arapahoe High School in Centennial in which a student who was intent on murdering a faculty member instead shot a classmate to death, then killed himself. Tragedy has changed the way area school districts assess and approach threats: Over the years, a statewide anonymous tip line has been created, a shared safety protocol was introduced with a system that focuses on locking doors, an active-shooter training center opened and threat management has become one of the main focuses of school safety and security teams. “It’s scary, given the world we seem to be living in right now,” said Chris Wilderman, director of safe and sustainable environments for Adams 12 Five Star Schools. “But schools are still a very safe place for students to be. Security people like myself in Colorado, we take it so serious, especially because of our history. We never take for granted school safety and security and are constantly working at best practices and trying to improve.” Leading the conversation With three of the eight Colorado school shootings taking place in Jefferson County schools — Columbine High School and two at Deer Creek Middle School —
Lockout is followed by the directive “secure the perimeter” and is the protocol used to safeguard students and staff within the building.
The training room at the DeAngelis Center was dedicated to Emily Keyes, who died during the Platte Canyon High School hostage situation in 2006. PHOTOS BY SHANNA FORTIER John McDonald, executive director of security and emergency management, said his district feels a need to lead the charge in the discussion of school safety and protocol. “I don’t know anyone else in the country with three activeshooter situations — we might be the only one,” said McDonald, who has spent almost 30 years in the security field. “I never consider us to be the experts, but we are students of this issue. We learn from all these events around the country and we dissect it ourselves and talk about how it applies here.” As the state’s second-largest district, with 86,000 students and 156 schools, McDonald and his team have one of the largest student bodies to protect. The district’s schools security and emergency management team operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days a year patrolling, taking calls at the dispatch center and assessing threats. Its patrol team includes 18 armed security officers who respond to all schools in the district, and the campus security division includes about four unarmed personnel at each high school. Douglas County is another district that also utilizes an armed security team in addition to school resource officers and a school marshal team, which assigns officers to visit schools regularly. Like Jeffco, it has a 24-hour safety and security dispatch center. All districts in the area partner with local law enforcement, but what makes the operation in Jeffco unique is that nine law enforcement agencies work together to provide school resource officers at every high school, most middle schools and
a few that rotate between elementary schools free of charge to the district. But the heart of the operation is the dispatch center, which took 70,000 calls last year, and the threat-assessment division, which identifies students as atrisk for behaviors. “We’re focused on stopping threats, identifying what to do to protect the students, and support or consequences for the student who made the threat,” McDonald said. Depending on the nature of the threat, that could mean an arrest or suspension. In the first semester of the 2017-18 school year, Jeffco schools handled 100 threat assessments on students because they had engaged in behavior or made statements that threatened the safety of others. When that happens, the threat-assesment team — which includes personnel from law enforcement, the district attorney’s office, the mental health field and the school district — work together to make a determination and put a safety plan in place. Some assessments result in criminal charges, while others take a redirective route through intensive mental health therapy. Threat management is key focus Focusing on threat management is one way to prevent an incident from occurring, Nicoletti said. “In this day and age, we tell schools there is no such thing as observation only,” Nicoletti said. “Threat management has to be at the center of it. If someone broadcasts that they will kill a coach or shoot up the school, you need to believe it. You can’t not believe it — it’s a different world.”
Threat management is the initial reaction. It’s the response to when a threat is first heard, how the district responds, how the student is handled, how the impact on the school is managed and how to manage the impact to the community. The Douglas County School District was faced with handling a major threat at Mountain Vista High School in December 2015. Two teenage girls planned to commit a mass shooting at the Highlands Ranch school before killing themselves, according to arrest affidavits. “This was a unique case because if you look at shooting profiles in the past they were all males,” said Rich Payne, director of safety for Douglas County School District. “What we say now is that it’s no longer gender-specific.” After a tip came in through the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office’s Text-a-Tip line about the murder plot, authorities launched an investigation, as the sheriff ’s office does with all weapons threats, Payne said. Once the tip proved to be credible, both girls were arrested and charged as adults with conspiracy to commit murder. The two girls eventually pleaded guilty in separate hearings in late 2016 and early 2017 and were sentenced to juvenile corrections facilities. “The reality is these things are being stopped all the time, but no one publishes their success case,” Nicoletti said. “No one says we had six kids threaten to blow up the school and we stopped all of them. But that’s threat management at work.” SEE SAFETY, P36
Lockdown is followed by “locks, lights, out of sight” and is the protocol used to secure individual rooms and keep students quiet and in place. Evacuate is always followed by a location, and is used to move students and staff to a different location in or out of the building. Shelter is always followed by the type of hazard — such as a tornado — and a safety strategy and is the protocol for group and self-protection. Lockout vs. lockdown The difference between lockout and lockdown is critical. A lockout pulls in all students from outside the building, secures the building perimeter and locks all outside doors. This would be implemented when there is a threat or hazard outside of the building. Criminal activity, dangerous events in the community or even a vicious dog on the playground would be examples of a lockout response. Teaching can continue with little classroom interruption or distraction. Lockdown requires locking the classroom door, turning off the lights and placing students out of sight of any corridor windows. Student action during lockdown is to remain quiet. This would happen when the threat is inside the building. Source: The “I Love U Guys” Foundation, a nonprofit focused on school safety and the creators of the Standard Response Protocol
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Biogas plan, moving forward, comes at varying risk Talks in Englewood, Littleton continue amid concern over rule stability BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Aside from heralding the rare occurrence of residents hearing the word “poop” at a city council gathering, the plan that could make Englewood and Littleton millions of dollars by selling a gas byproduct from their wastewater treatment plant has generated much attention from Englewood City Council over potential financial risks. “My concern is the taxpayers,” said Rita Russell, mayor pro tem, at the Jan. 22 study-session meeting of Englewood City Council, which discussed plans to process the “biogas” for its energy potential. A factor in the plan’s ability to bring in profit is a federal program that allows for selling renewable energy credits, called RINs, or “resource identification numbers.” RINs are assigned to batches of renewable fuel that are sold in the energy market — in this case, that fuel would be the byproduct called “biogas,” which comes from the treatment process at the Littleton/Englewood Wastewater Treatment Plant. Part of that biogas is currently burned for heating within the plant’s
‘We have heard from many residents who support this move to be more environmentally conscious as well as to capitalize on the asset that is currently being burnt off.’ Eric Keck, Englewood City Manager system. The rest gets “flared” in a waste-gas burner. “We have heard from many residents who support this move to be more environmentally conscious as well as to capitalize on the asset that is currently being burnt off,” said Eric Keck, Englewood city manager. No utility rate increases for residents are tied to the biogas project, Keck said.
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The previous city council — before the Nov. 20 swearing-in of new Councilmembers Cheryl Wink and Dave Cuesta — cleared some initial hurdles for the project, but it still faces the snag of whether Littleton and Englewood should pay for the project themselves or partner with a private company and split the profit. It’s a difference councilmembers had questions about for the plant director at the meeting — and that could be a $9 million difference over 10 years. Long road to fuel profits The plan could make about $12 million in profit to be split by both cities over 10 years if they proceed without a private company, according to John Kuosman, director of the wastewater treatment plant. The cities would put the fuel in pipelines owned by Xcel Energy, and the project as a whole would cost about $8 million to pull off — a cost split 50/50 between Littleton and Englewood. After about four years, though, it would pay for itself, according to a report to the cities by the firm Carollo Engineers, and the profits stack up after that. Englewood has nearly $6 million in its sewer reserves, and Littleton’s sewer reserves exceed $20 million. If the cities pay for the project directly, that allows for the most financial gain but would saddle them with higher financial risk. A third, private party
could finance, build and operate the necessary biogas facility — enabling b Englewood and Littleton to pay nothingt out of its reserve funds, according to a f city PowerPoint — but the cities would stand to gain about $9 million less in h g profit if they go that route. R However, it would eliminate the possibility of spending reserve money i and facing a possible financial setback n p if the RIN program were repealed. That third-party option would likely d r provide the cities the least control over the project, Keck said in October. b It’s still a long way off — construc- o tion is expected to begin sometime in s the second half of 2018, as long as the b Englewood council approves the RIN B process, the purchase of equipment and construction funds — but before d any of that can happen, council must s decide how it feels about the perceived b t risks of the plan. i What’s the risk? One Littleton official once called the b 2 project “in essence, a form of gambling.” “We would be taking on a high level t l of risk with citizens’ money,” said Doug Clark, a former Littleton coun- p n cilmember, in October. But Littleton appears to be on board b l — its city council directed its staff Jan. 23 to start the process to request that cash be appropriated for the proj- p l ect as recommended. t SEE BIOGAS, P9
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Wastewater staff recommended to both cities to cash-finance the project themselves, without a partnership from an outside company. Councilmembers in Englewood have raised concern that the federal government might change policy on RINs, the renewable energy credit incentives. But so far, Congress has not mounted a viable push to change policy on the Renewable Fuel Standard, the program that requires refineries to blend ethanol and other biofuels into the nation’s fuel supply or buy credits from those who make such renewable fuels. The program, begun under President George W. Bush, extends until 2022. The head of the EPA has expressed desire to change the program, but 38 senators in October pushed him to back off lowering the requirement for the amount of renewable fuel blended into the nation’s fuel market. The EPA reversed course in November and slightly raised the quota for 2018, Reuters reported Jan. 9. The White House is facilitating talks on the issue, with some Republican senators working to change the program, Reuters reported, but opponents have not been able to overcome backlash from the corn-industry lobby and Midwest politicians so far. “There has been no meaningful progress toward taking the required legislative action to repeal the legislation,” Keck said. Even if the RINs hold, there re-
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mains the question of whether Englewood is willing to put up money to get the project off the ground or whether it opts for the third-party financing option — called a public-private partnership, or PPP or P3. Councilmember Laurett Barrentine expressed concern about the risk, and wastewater plant director Kuosman said the cities’ flexibility in reacting to a change in the RIN program would be lessened by a partnership with a private company. So far, Englewood hasn’t asked for formal proposals from any companies. “If the market does change and be less driven by RINs, you’re gonna be exploring other avenues,” Kuosman said, adding that the natural gas market is growing all over the world. “One of the huge risks with the (private-company partnership) is (we’d be) giving all the control away.” Englewood and Littleton could sell the biogas in other ways if RIN policy changes, Kuosman said. It could sell gas to fuel fleets of vehicles, for example. Construction for the project will take about nine months to a year, Kuosman said, which means it could wrap up roughly 1 1/2 years from now. In October, Clark in Littleton was hesitant about the plan because of a use tax that both cities would pay on the project. Because Englewood would be paying itself the tax, Littleton would end up shouldering more than half the project’s cost. Englewood hasn’t decided whether it would waive that tax for Littleton, but Littleton is moving forward anyway.
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to later start times as a net positive. “Student athletes are out so late anyway,” Becker said. “If a basketball game ends by 9 p.m., those players are going home and trying to come down after the intensity of a game and be back here by 6:30 in the morning. It’s tough on them, so we’re excited to see what this has to offer.” Not everyone’s convinced. Arapahoe High School sophomore Rebekah Heath said the change will cut into her golf time, and mean changes to her speech and debate schedule. “My golf is going to be screwed up,” Heath said. “Our practice times will be shorter, and I suspect we’ll miss more school.” Heath said her speech and debate team may move their practices to before school and meet more days a week. “I don’t mind waking up early,” Heath said. “It gives me more time to do stuff after school when it’s still light out. I actually wake up at 4:45 every morning because I have a before-school church class. I’ve never struggled to stay awake.”
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Time crunch The changes could have big impacts on school athletics, with sports practices and games all pushed later in the afternoon, and in some cases well after dark, said Brock Becker, Heritage High School’s athletic director and assistant principal. “It’s a scheduling challenge for sure,” Becker said. “Trying to fit in our lower-level teams and varsity programs when everything’s pushed back an hour will be tough to figure out.” LPS only has one lighted stadium, at Littleton High School, and ordinances require that the stadium quiet down by 10 p.m. and have lights out by 10:30. “When daylight is at a premium, you can’t work around that,” Becker said. “We’re looking at how we’ll get enough lower-level baseball games in.” Still, Becker said he sees the change
Heath’s mom Jean Baker, who has five kids enrolled at LPS from preschool to high school, said she supports the change. “I can see the whole perspective for what it’s like for a high school kid,” Baker said. “The fundamental concept, that teens need later sleep, makes sense. You have to shift and reconfigure. Otherwise it’s just too early for high school kids to get up and function.” Elementary level Elementary students will start their days earlier, with start times being bumped back from as late as 9:06 a.m. to as early as 7:50. The change makes sense given the nature of younger kids, said Runyon Elementary School third-grade teacher Leslie Csikos. “Our kids go to bed the earliest, and they’re more raring to go first thing,” Csikos said. “I think this will be great.” The change will likely mean fewer before-school activities, said fellow Runyon third-grade teacher Carol
Zimmerman, but will likely work out in kids’ favor. “It’ll be fun to try something new,” Zimmerman said. “We never want to make the kids an experiment, and that’s not the purpose of this. We feel pretty confident this will be beneficial.” Zimmerman said the new schedule could prove challenging for parents juggling day care times and commutes, but she feels confident there’s enough time to sort that all out before the changes take place in August. Both Csikos and Zimmerman said the change is beneficial for them personally, as they’ll have more afterschool time to catch up on grading papers or have a life outside of school. Ewert said he feels Littleton is at the vanguard of a growing movement toward later start times for older students, backed by hard-to-dispel science. “Some people will call this an inconvenience, irritation or even a hardship,” Ewert said. “Given all that, I’m thoroughly convinced the school board acted in a courageous way. I think it’s just the right thing to do.”
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have a suggestion: Do not eat laundry pods. However, if you use noodle soup to clean the tub, I may be wasting my time In 2017, there were more than 12,000 calls to U.S. Poison Control because of exposure to laundry pods. They come in colorful wrappers and may look like delicious, fruity candy. However, most of the items sold on the very same aisle, things like disinfectants and grout cleaners, are not intended for consumption. Someone said we eat with our eyes first. I know what it means, but it still sounds absurd. There are words of warning on every box of pods. There are words of warning on dry cleaning bags too. “Don’t put this bag over your head, and then sit down and read a book.”
Don’t. Don’t. Don’t. Half the fun of life is learning things the hard way. Don’t run around with scissors. You’ve heard that expression. I have never met anyone who ran around with scissors. However, I have met someone who has gone swimming almost immediately after eating a full meal. Me. Some people are exceptionally cautious, and some people throw caution out the window. The Wallendas, for example. I am very thankful I was not born into that family. I am thankful my father did not do a lot of things that I might have been trained or tempted to do. He could have been a wing walker. I don’t even like to be inside an airplane. Wing walking was popular in the 1920s.
Walkers would walk on airplanes that were right side up and upside down. No one is going to say that I lived a life of gusto and verve. I don’t drive fast, or admire anyone who does. I have never walked on the wild side. However, I once tried a Burrito Supreme. I also spent a few tense minutes on The 10 in southern California, driving a Volkswagen that was on fire. It wasn’t intentional. The circus is — or was — full of daredevils, as they are called. I don’t even want to walk down an icy driveway. Men have been shot out of cannons. I have shot out of meetings with motivational speakers. SEE SMITH, P13
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Setting record straight I would like to correct your Jan. 22 article titled “Littleton council approves new developer hearings.” You wrote, “Carol Brzeczek… said her research suggested that other communities have found PPPs to be irrelevant in their planning processes.” What I said was my research told me that this process did not exist and therefore was not being used in
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Longmont or Aurora — two of the four cities that were cited as being used to compile the PPP process being considered. And, that Arvada had used their process (called a sketch plan) once and was using it for the second time that evening so it hardly has a track record. I never used the word irrelevant. Carol Brzeczek Littleton
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e all have known someone someone who was very close to me who has sadly passed and my family. Her name was Dr. Jill away. And many times we Pechacek. She was our family doctor find ourselves answering for more than 17 years. You may a very common question have known Dr. Jill and maywhen we speak with another WINNING be even know how she passed person who just found out away. But instead of talking WORDS about someone’s passing, about how she passed, is it “How did he or she die?” OK if I share with you how That’s usually the first she lived? question right? It’s natural “Every office visit began curiosity and basic human with a hug and a smile. instinct to want to know. I These were genuine hugs would like us to challenge and smiles. Each office visit ourselves to ask a different included caring and thoughtquestion the next time we ful questions. Any time spent find ourselves in the same with Dr. Jill felt like she truly position. If we are ever Michael Norton cared for you. She served asked how another person hundreds of patients, but passed away, our new rewhen she was with you she sponse should be, “First can I share made you feel like you were her only with you how he or she lived?” patient. I was traveling on business As people pass away, the reasons or in Mexico a few years ago and unforcauses aren’t nearly as important as tunately became very sick, endhow the person spent their time here ing up in a hospital in Monterrey, on earth. Who were they? What did Mexico. We called Dr. Jill and she they do? What were they passionate literally stayed up through the night about? How did they bring joy to oth- speaking with the doctors at the ers? How did they serve this world? hospital. She made sure I was OK What was the most amazing memoto travel and that I was OK. Not an ry you have of that person? You see, on-call doctor, she personally stayed how they passed away isn’t the story, with me by telephone all night long. the story is how they lived. Let me share with you a story of SEE NORTON, P13
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Program helps preserve Roxborough State Park GUEST COLUMN
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oxborough State Park is a National Natural Landmark, a Colorado Natural Area and a National Archaeological District that has been established to protect the scenic beauty and resource diversity of the park and surrounding area. Because Roxborough State Park is considered by many as one of the “crown jewels” of the Colorado state park system, many visitors come to enjoy the park’s beauty, unique geology and rock formations, abundant and diverse flora and fauna, and the oneness they gain with nature during their hikes. To minimize the adverse impacts being seen at the park as a result of increased visitation and some of those visitors not recreating in a responsible way, Roxborough State Park has created a partnership with the national program Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. Through funding from nonprofit orga-
SMITH FROM PAGE 12
In 1974, Philippe Petit walked between the Twin Towers on a high wire. There’s a documentary about it, “Man on Wire,” that gets a 100 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. I recommend it. Unless you have vertigo. I also recommend “Vertigo,” a 1958 Alfred Hitchcock movie that features the longest kiss in film history. It was also the first film ever to use computer graphics. Now you can’t trust films to tell the truth, because special effects can make anything look possible. There was a time when stunts were actually performed without tricks and safety nets.
NORTON FROM PAGE 12
“There must be hundreds of patients with similar stories because that is how Dr. Jill lived. How she lived was with love, kindness, caring, genuine sincerity, smiles, hugs, wisdom and warmth. She lived with intentional and focused love for her children, she lived as a proud mom. I could have easily just told you how she passed away with two words and been done with it. But I would have missed out on an opportunity to share with you who she was and how she lived. And I would have missed the warmth that fills my heart and the tears of love and appreciation that are rolling down my cheek right now as I tell you how she lived.” Someday, hopefully a long time from now, someone will ask someone else how we passed away. And wouldn’t it be great if they would stop and say, “Can I first share with you how they lived?” And then when they share how we lived, what will that sound like? Will they say we lived with purpose, passion, and joy? Will they say we were awesome loving spouses and parents?
nizations, including the Colorado Parks Foundation and the Friends of Roxborough State Park, and additional support from Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the park’s staff and a volunteer naturalist team are implementing a comprehensive program to help all visitors learn about minimal impact hiking and recreation as part of the overall Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics initiative of “Leave No Trace in Every Park.” The park staff and its 110 volunteer naturalists are deeply committed to protecting and preserving the beauty of the park by educating the public through the Leave No Trace program. This program includes educating Roxborough visitors on the seven principles of Leave No Trace to help ensure they recreate in an environmentally responsible way. These principles are: (1) Know Before You Go, (2) Stick To Trails, (3) Trash Your Trash,
(4) Leave It As You Find It, (5) Be Careful With Fire, (6) Keep Wildlife Wild and (7) Share Your Trails. The park is focusing on programs for the public, local schools, Junior Naturalists, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and all park visitors. To find out more about the Leave No Trace program at Roxborough State Park and its 2018 scheduled activities and events, you can visit the park’s website at cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/Roxborough or by directly contacting the park at (303) 973-3959 or at roxborough.park@ state.co.us. To learn more about Leave No Trace, visit www.LNT.org. To learn more about the Colorado Parks Foundation, visit www.coloradoparksfoundation. org. Information on the Friends of RoxboroughState Park can be found on the park webpage shown above. John Liberatore is a volunteer naturalist at Roxborough State Park.
Buster Keaton did his own stunts. In “Steamboat Bill, Jr.” a six-ton house almost falls on him. His crew begged him not go through with it. (It can be seen on YouTube.) If it were filmed today, the house would be an illusion created on a computer. Parents: There is something called the “Tide Pod Challenge.” You might want to look into it if you have teenagers in the house. The possible side effects of biting into a laundry pod include death, so wash out your clothes with soap, not your mouth. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net
Will they say we lived as a loving servant to God? Will they say how we made them laugh, helped them fulfill their dreams, listened to them when they needed us most? Will they say we were a difference maker in their life? Will they say we filled them with faith, hope, and love? Or will they say something else about us? If we think about this right now, and if we really don’t like what we think people might say about how we lived, there is still time to change that. I mean, if you are reading this column right now there is still time for sure. The wrong question to ask is, “How did they pass away?” The right question to ask is, “Can you tell me how they lived?” So how about you? Are you creating memories for others who will one day happily share how you lived? I bet you are and I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we can remember and then share how our friends and loved ones lived, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the president of the Zig Ziglar Corporate Training Solutions Team, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.
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Austin Parr, manager of Discount Fishing Tackle, shows a student at Bear Creek Lake Park how to ice fish during its 101 class on Jan. 20. PHOTOS BY CLARKE READER
Ice fishing is winter highlight ICE FISHING EQUIPMENT • Fishing license • Ice bibs and park • Warm clothes — wool or synthetic material recommended over cotton • Hat or face mask • Gloves • Ice picks • Digital sonar • Fish finder • Underwater camera • Lake maps • Small snow shovel • Scoop • Jaw spreader or hook remover • Rod stands • Spud bar or ice chisel • Gas or electric auger • Bucket • Cooler or zip lock • Ice hut • Chairs • Heaters • Sunglasses or sunscreen • Snacks and water • Emergency blanket
Bear Creek Lake Park ice fishing students test out the waters during their first ice fishing experience on Jan. 20.
Anglers along Front Range have opportunity to hone different set of skills BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
There’s a lot to know to have a successful ice fishing trip, but one thing is really important to know, particularly for first timers — ice is noisy. Stepping out onto Lakewood’s Bear Creek Lake Park for one of its ice fishing 101 courses, instructors are quick to calm first timers when the sounds of the ice moving and cracking starts occurring. “I tell people that it’s never 100 percent safe going ice fishing, ut as long as the
ice is at least 3.5 to 5 inches thick, you should be fine,” said Luke Wilson, one of Bear Creek’s rangers. “And these sounds are actually good — it’s the sound of ice expanding.” During the winter months, there are places along the Front Range and in the mountains where anglers can still engage in their favorite hobby — Bear Creek Lake Park, Chatfield and Cherry Creek Reservoirs, and Evergreen Lake. “The ice is not monitored for safety and fishing is entirely at the anglers’ own risk,” said Drew Sprafke, park supervisor of Bear Creek Lake Park. This is a constant at most ice fishing lakes. “All state fishing laws apply and are enforced, including bag limits, fishing licenses, no ice fishing holes over 10 inches in diameter, and no vehicles are allowed on the ice.” SEE FISHING, P16
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ritish Prime Minister Winston Churchill once had a simple explanation for his success. “Never stand up when you can sit down.” In that spirit, the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Boulevard, is kicking off 2018 by examining how local artists are influenced by what they sit COMING on when contemplating ATTRACTIONS and working on their creations. Running through April 1, “in SITu” features three gallery exhibitions that that examine the artistry of chairs — From the Artist’s Perspective in the Main Gallery, Art Chair Clarke Reader Auction in the Upper Gallery, and Chairs from the Kirkland Museum of Fine and Decorative Art in the Theatre Gallery. “We all have elements in our studio that follow us wherever we go, and our chairs, stools or whatever, are one of these constants in the workshop,” said Patrick Marold, one of the artists who contributed to the Artist’s Perspective and Art Chair Auction exhibits. “I think this show is a great idea, because it highlights an object that may not be particularly special, but is important to the artist themselves.” The auction is made up of IKEA IVAR chairs that have been decorated and designed by 50 artists, including departments at the center, like props and design. All the chairs are for sale, with the money supporting the center. Interested buyers have until March 31 to put in offers. “Chairs are one of those common elements in everyone’s life that we connect with without realizing it,” said Kristin Bueb, exhibition coordinator at the center. “We have chairs that are functional for people who want to actually use them, and we also have sculptural creations.” The chairs in the Theatre Gallery are designer chairs from Denver’s Kirkland Museum. Notable designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Frank Gehry, and Frank Lloyd Wright. Perhaps the most interesting of the exhibits is From the Artist’s Perspective, which encourages visitors to sit in the 29 artists’ chairs, and look at a piece they created. Not only does this encourage a deeper examination of the work, but it invites the visitor to think about the creative process. “I think looking at all these chairs gives the viewer a window into each artist,” Marold said. “It’s a very relatable show, because it highlights an object we all have experiences with.” SEE READER, P15
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‘Sense and Sensibility’ takes to the stage The art exhibit isn’t the only way the Arvada Center is starting off they year right. “Sense and Sensibility,” the second show in the center’s repertory theater season, opened Jan. 26. Based on Jane Austen’s classic novel, the show runs through May 6 in the Black Box Theatre. “This show takes the world of Austen, and makes it very theatrical,” said Regina Fernandez, who plays Marianne Dashwood in the show. “It’s a beautiful love story between two sisters, and the show is filled with a lot of great characters.”
Administration Center, 9776 S. Crocker St., Littleton — enter on the south side. Meeting starts at 6 p.m. with social time, refreshments, speaker at 6:30 p.m. Outnumbered Gallery Local painter Jeanie Gebhart will be the featured artist at “The Final First Friday in Littleton” at Outnumbered Gallery 5654 S. Prince St., Littleton from 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 2. The gallery, 5654 S. Prince St. has been very active in encouraging arts in the city, They look forward to an email presence and pop-up locations. Black History Month Actor Charles Pace will portray the controversial Malcolm X, Black Muslim spokesman and influential activist in the United States, at 7 p.m. Feb. 27 at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Chase will explore his research and experience in acting this part for audiences. The program is presented in several metro locations by Colorado Humanities and Center for the Book, in Greenwood Village, as part of its Chautauqua performance series, presented by costumed performer/scholars. For full schedule, see coloradohumanities.org. Free. Rare books on sale Douglas County Libraries will hold a rare and antiquarian book sale on Directed by Lynne Collins, the show focuses on Marianne and Elinor Dashwood (Jessica Robblee) as they deal with financial and romantic trials and tribulations in Georgian England. And while the show may be set 200 years ago, it still feels vital and relevant. “There wasn’t a moment during rehearsal where I didn’t understand what was going on — the social norms may be different, but it’s still a vibrantly human story,” Collins said. “Young women, then and now, are so familiar with being worried about what the world thinks of them and being judged.” The show kicks off the center’s repertory season in earnest, which allows audiences to see the same actors and creative team stretch themselves in
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the Moscow Festival Ballet at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. For tickets: 720-509-1000, lonetreeartscenter.org. Depot Art Gallery “Straight From the Heart,” works on ideas of love, romance, things that artists are passionate about — and all things red — opens with a reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2 and runs until March 14. The gallery is at 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays. 303-795-0781. Watercolor exhibition The Colorado Watercolor Society exhibits works by members, including many south area artists, through March 25 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, in the Mezzanine Gallery. Admission free. Wind ensemble The Colorado Wind Ensemble performs “CWE Pipes and Stops” at 3 p.m. Feb. 11 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. CWE musicians will perform with organist Dr. Joyce Shupe Kull and with the Mountain Vista High School Band. Tickets: $16/$13/$5, at the door or coloradowindensemble.org. lush, soulful creations, over which he tells some of his most personal and love-drunk stories. On “Big Fish Theory,” Vince Staples brought in the sounds of British and Detroit house music for an album that is as sonically dense as it is lyrically nuanced. People looking for an example of the diversity of hip-hop, and to get a sense of some of the genre’s best voices, shouldn’t miss Tyler, the Creator and Vince Staples at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at the 1stBank Center, 11450 Broomfield Lane in Broomfield. For information and tickets, visit www.1stbankcenter.com. Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he can be reached creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.
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One of the draws for ice fishing aficionados is the simplicity, the challenge, and how inexpensive the sport is. “You don’t need a whole lot to have a good time ice fishing,” said Austin Parr, manager of Discount Fishing Tackle, 2645 S. Santa Fe Drive in Denver, which is a regional hub for fishing equipment, guided tours and regionally specific tackle. “There’s a lot of good access for fishers in the area, and I love the challenge of trying to catch different fish in these lakes.” Some common fish that anglers are on the hunt for include rainbow trout, yellow perch, walleye and saugeye. Some of the basic equipment necessary for ice fishing include a small snow shovel, a scoop for removing ice, a spud bar or ice chisel, and the requisite fishing gear — a fishing rod, reels, and tackle. Those looking for a more advanced experience can splurge on
February 1, 2018F everything from underwater cameras and digital sonar to ice huts, personal heaters, and GPS devices. “For safety, we recommend you don’t go ice fishing alone, or if you do, be sure to tell someone when and where you’re going,” said Tony Dymek, with the Colorado Division of Wildlife. “People also need to think about warmth. In addition to warm clothes, fishers may want to think about heaters. Being warm makes the difference between a positive fishing experience and a negative one.” The internet has become a major help to ice fishers, as they now can check ice conditions at lakes before they head out, and they can download lake maps that provide information on depth locations. Different fish species spend their time at different depths, and anglers hoping for a particular catch can benefit a lot from these maps. “My favorite part of ice fishing is targeting specific fish, like walleye,” Parr said. “You want to look out for drop-off points and structures in the lake that
As the next generation learns ice fishing at Bear Creek Lake Park, a young student is shown how to spot fish on sonar. PHOTO BY CLARKE READER fish might hang out in.” As with many outdoor activities, if parents get their children hooked on ice fishing young, it can become a lifelong passion. “My son Rider has never been ice fishing before, but he’s big into other
kinds of fishing, so we wanted to give this a try,” said Travis Jackson of Broomfield, who was out on Bear Creek Lake during the park’s class. “He already thinks he’s a big-time fisherman, so this is a great way to spend time with him.”
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Collaboration theme runs through intriguing exhibit Englewood gallery brings together — in the most literal sense — works of multiple artists BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
In 2016, an idea began to take shape in painter Craig Marshall Smith’s creative mind, and on April 15, 2017, a group of invited artists met for lunch at the Museum Outdoor Arts in Englewood and gathered later in the adjoining studio to discuss a project. Smith had proposed that they participate in a collaborative process where each would interact in creating a work of art with him — and contribute to a resulting exhibit at MOA. On Jan. 19, a festive reception for “Intersections and Connections,” with soft background music by Tin Brother, celebrated the proposal’s results: a collection that permanently connects Smith with each of his invited colleagues in a way that will exist for many years, although the artworks will be separated after the end of March. (Some are sold.) Smith’s 7-foot-6-inch by 7-foot-6-inch wooden cut-out of a horse named “Rodger” greets visitors as they climb the stairs to the second floor gallery. It has been in MOA’s permanent collec-
Cynthia Madden Leitner and Craig Marshall Smith greeted guests at the opening reception for the collaborative exhibit, “Intersections and Connections,” at the Museum Outdoor Art on Jan. 19. PHOTO COURTESY OF MOA tion for some time. Collaborating artists include Jennifer Meyerrose, Mark Friday, Deborah Jang, John McEnroe, Sharon Feder, Daniel House Kelly, Amy Metier, Greg Watts, David Menard, James Robie, Gretchen Goetz and (posthumously) Richard Diebenkorn and Jan Stussy. Self-portraits (some whimsical and some recognizable) hang above brief statements for each and the visitor can speculate awhile about individual responses. Smith painted panels in the style of his late mentors: “When I walked into the UCLA Art Office in the fall of 1965 my life changed on the spot. The featured faculty artist was an egoabsorbed character named Jan Stussy
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artist — and current contemporaries. They have been part of his life as he became a painter and professor at three universities, in assorted locations from Michigan to California to Colorado. He said he is winding down his painting career and will focus on writing — a novel and a novella are underway. Smith, currently a Highlands Ranch resident (and Colorado Community Media columnist), reached out to selected former students, graduate school friends from UCLA and Colorado colleagues, inviting participation during his spring/summer 2017 period as Artist in Residence at the MOA. That institution’s support involved related studio space, materials, an honorarium for participants, coordination and eventual installation of the collective exhibit. A final touch was production of a related video in the Sound Gallery, created by MOA director Cynthia Madden-Leitner and former Smith student Rachel Longway, who is now on the MOA staff. (Also, in the White Gallery, a colorful video celebrating MOA’s 30th anniversary.) For the collaborative exhibit, MOA furnished each participant with 40”by-30” canvases or wood panels and 6-inch-square panels for self-portraits, and a Smith painting. Individuals worked with Smith in the MOA studio if in town — or if not, by shipping pieces. (We visited on the SEE EXHIBIT, P19
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day that Watt’s arrived and Smith was pondering a response.) Cross-country career Smith was born in Flint, Michigan, in 1947 and received his MFA from UCLA in 1973. He taught at University of California, Arizona State University, Metropolitan State University and later at Arapahoe Community College. Littleton residents will be familiar with his flock of geese flying across the floor-to-ceiling mural at Bemis Library and he has works in corporate, public and private collections. “Each of the 12 collaborations in this exhibit has two stories: one about the art and one about my history with all the artists,” Smith wrote. Two, Diebenkorn and Stussy, were mentors. Jennifer Meyerrose chairs the art department at Regis Jesuit High School. Gretchen Goetz, a California graphic artist, is a former student (1973), married to another former student. Greg Watts is dean of the College of Visual Arts at the University of North Texas and chaired the Art Department at Metropolitan State University and the Center for Visual Art. James Robie, a graphic designer, was an undergraduate friend as well as a UCLA student who “shared the ‘60s.” (The two attended a Cream concert on March 18, 1968.) Amy Metier, a fine Denver painter, is the only exhibitor who does not share a collaborative piece, but her painting, “Chandelier,” is worthy of note.
IF YOU GO The Museum Outdoor Arts’ indoor gallery is located on the second floor of the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Admission is free. Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays to Fridays plus Saturdays, Feb. 17 and March 10, from noon to 4 p.m. (They hope to be open one Saturday a month. These coincide with Englewood Arts Presents Chamber Music concerts in nextdoor Hampden Hall.) Moaonline.org. Daniel House Kelly, of Grand Junction, a former student, calls his art “assemblies.” It is about things we cannot articulate, made from “found objects and common material.” Sharon Feder of Denver says her paintings “are in response to the still life that constitutes our built environment.” Former student David Menard, a later addition, is now a medical illustrator. A drawing table in the back gallery holds his drawing of a rabbit — with additions by Smith. Denver artist Deborah Jang creates wall assemblages and adapted one of hers, the horizontal “Conundrum,” to connect with a Smith panel. It is in the small gallery at the end of the larger room, as are several joint creations by Smith and Mark Friday, who is known for his assemblages and teaches at Art Students League. Well-known Denver sculptor John McEnroe, who lives in Lakewood, tore Smith’s canvas off the frame and reassembled a work that is close to the entry door on the right side. It gives a good introduction to a challenging, stimulating exhibit, that makes you speculate: “What would I do?”
Sculptor John McEnroe deconstructed Smith’s painting and created a new work with his additions for the collaborative exhibit. PHOTO COURTESY OF MOA
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eliminating or bridging “trail gaps,” establishing guidelines for landscaping, trees and stormwater, developing health and education programs, and long-term permanent protection and maintenance. “We’re looking at high-impact projects that would be communitysupported and make a big difference,” said Meredith Wenskoski, the Conservancy’s project manager and president of Livable Cities Studio, an urban design and landscape architecture firm. Wenskoski said the group’s challenge is to balance the needs and resources of the 11 jurisdictions the canal flows through. “We’re trying to create a cohesive vision or plan that celebrates the uniqueness of the entire canal while allowing for customization,” she said. “When you go through Cherry Hills or Littleton or Greenwood Village, it’s a slow, sleepy trail. When you get into
citizens to move from dependence to independence and from dysfunction to successful living. Allstate volunteers earned the grant for Integrated Family Community Services by preparing boxes of nonperishable food and then going out in the community and delivering meals to seniors at their homes. Integrated Family Community Services will use the grant to further its work in the community. Participating volunteers from the South Metro area were Michelle Colaizzi, Noel Elhardt and Martin Than, of Highlands Ranch; Brian Counterman, Bill Hoeltgen, Christopher Kinsky, Johnny Liang, Samantha Ortega, Stephanie Ramirez, George
Sechrist and Alexa Soto, of Littleton; Bob Lowry and David Lowry, of Castle Rock; Michelle McRae, of Centennial; Lauren Turner, Travis Turner, Robert Wohrley and Tom Wohrley, of Parker; and Scott Allmon and Sam Bershof, of Greenwood Village The participating Allstate volunteers are among thousands of agency owners and financial specialists around the country working to strengthen communities by volunteering their time to support the causes they care about most. “As small business owners and community leaders, Allstate agency owners and financial specialists see firsthand the opportunities and challenges facing the communities we serve,” said Littleton Allstate agency owner Brian
Counterman. “We were proud to volunteer and raise funds to improve the lives of people in Denver who rely on the important services delivered by Integrated Family Community Services. Seeing the impact we made on local seniors’ holidays made the work we did all the more meaningful.” Integrated Family Community Services is one of thousands of organizations this year to receive Allstate Foundation Helping Hands grants secured by agency owners and financial specialists on behalf of the nonprofits where they volunteer. The grants support organizations addressing domestic violence, youth empowerment, disaster preparedness, hunger and other causes.
Denver and Aurora it’s much more urban in feel. The big goal is to establish continuity along its length while making sure we’re thinking about natural characteristics.” Wesnkoski foresees working on five to 10 larger projects along the length of the canal, such as new trailheads, stormwater improvement, or enhancing open space areas. There are many more community meetings to come, with several open houses in March and September. New trail signage in the form of sandstone mile markers could start going up as early as this fall, Wenskoski said. Entities along the canal are working closely with the group. “We’re at every public planning and process meeting,” said Rob Hanna, the executive director of South Suburban Parks and Recreation, home to a seven-mile stretch of the canal. “Those are the best seven miles, in my opinion,” Hanna said. “Frankly, we see ourselves as a model of what the canal can be. We make sure the trees are trimmed and safe, the trails are maintained, and that we’re
maximizing the natural beauty of the area.” Hanna said South Suburban has contributed $60,000 to the conservancy. “The community really does embrace this trail,” Hanna said. “It’s a great project, and trail enhancements are high on the list of every priority survey we conduct with the public.” The conservancy, largely bankrolled by private citizens, has been exceeding expectations for its ability to raise funds for canal enhancements, said Harriet LaMair, the group’s executive director. “We said our aspiration as an organization was to provide a third or a half of the cost of improvements of the trail,” LaMair said. “We’re setting money aside for implementing this framework plan, and hoping to incentivize the public to put up money too.” The conservancy has gotten a big response to its Be a High Line Hero initiative, which seeks to enroll sponsors to support the group, for a contribution as low as $5 for youths or $35 for adults.
The effort garnered a thousand members in its first nine months, LaMair said, and she hopes for more soon after a mailer goes out in Littleon. LaMair said she hopes the group’s efforts help engender a shift in thought about the canal in places where it’s been underutilized in the past. “We want to see developers who are building along the canal start to embrace it as a wonderful amenity rather than turning their backs on it,” LaMair said. LaMair’s got big dreams for the canal, especially as the southern terminus of the trail connects to the legendary Colorado Trail, which traverses the high Rockies and ends near Durango. With the northern terminus near DIA, LaMair fantasizes about connecting all of them. “Can’t you just imagine someone getting off a plane at DIA with a backpack and just hitting the trail?” LaMair asked. “How cool would that be? In the meantime, we’ve got plenty of work to do.”
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‘Citizen scientists’ add to store of knowledge about bird populations National Geographic, Audubon highlight need for people to provide observations
The whitebreasted nuthatch shows up in many backyards to be counted by citizen scientists and anyone who loves to watch him walk upside down.
AUDUBON NATURE CENTER The Audubon Nature Center is at the south edge of Chatfield State Park, east of Lockheed Martin’s facility. The address is 11280 Waterton Road; drive south on Wadsworth to the turn-in and parking. See denveraudubon.org for listings of events and field trips. 303-973-9530.
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A snowy owl spotted recently at Standley Lake in Westminster has brought joy to the hearts of local birders, since the species is rarely seen this far south. There are reports that these owls have been seen beyond their usual territories elsewhere in the country. Sightings like this are often reported by what we might call “citizen scientists,” who are out looking at the world around them for the pure joy of sharing what they find (usually!). It’s 2018, “The Year of the Bird” per an alliance between the Audubon Society and National Geographic, according to Audubon’s winter magazine — and the local organization is getting on board. The January-February edition of “The Warbler,” Audubon Society of Greater Denver’s newsletter, reminds readers that Audubon’s more-than-100-year-old Annual Christmas Bird Count may be the oldest citizen science effort. Diane Hornick writes that in 1880, lighthouse keep-
ers were asked to identify birds that struck their lighthouses, while another project at that time studied bird migration, according to the Audubon Naturalist graduate and volunteer. “Because people of all ages can be, and want to be, citizen scientists, this knowledge-based commitment will continue on into the next, and then the next, and even the next generation,” she said. Suzy Hisky, nature educator at ASGD, describes citizen science as “crowdsourcing for science … Passionate individuals record their observations … and report them to a cloud-based (internet) database that can be utilized by experts doing research in those subjects.” Around the world, people contribute observations to ebird.org, which are then used by scientists. It is organized by Cornell University’s outstanding Department of Ornithonogy. On Feb. 10, from 9 a.m. to noon, there will be an adult workshop, “Tricky Backyard Birds and the Great Backyard Bird Count,” at the Audubon Center at Chatfield, 11280 S.
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Waterton Road, Littleton . Registration required: $20 members, $25 nonmembers. Visitors to the Nature Center can learn about projects such as the Great Backyard Bird Count, NestWatch, FeederWatch, ebird, Colorado Bluebird Project and more. Or learn about pollinators, plants, reptiles, frogs, fireflies, ladybugs and more … Hisky also said: “Basically citizen science is when people like us, who care about the environment and nature, take to the field or computers and help our scientist friends because they are restricted by time and money issues. We work for free, we help further vital research, we learn about our world and we love it. “Our goal here at Audubon is con-
necting people with nature through conservation, education and research … Connecting with nature is step one. Next, we need to have strong intentions in wanting to forge a positive impact. Step two is choosing how that intention becomes an action … learning … teaching others … collecting data to further research.” She mentions Colorado’s The Bees Needs project, where about 2,000 volunteers monitored 1,200 bee blocks, then identified and collected data on more than 11,000 nests throughout the northern Front Range. Nearly 100 different types of bees and wasps reproduced and thousands of images established a behavior pattern … SEE SCIENTISTS, P27
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Peter and the Starcatcher: plays through Sunday, Feb. 4 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Additional shows at 2 p.m. Jan. 27; 6:30 p.m. Jan. 21 and 12:30 p.m. Feb. 4. Tickets: townhallartscenter.org/ starcatcher or at the box office. Call 303-794-2787 ext. 5. Disney’s The Little Mermaid: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Feb. 9 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. A sensory friendly performance planned at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10; and sign language interpreted performances are at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 and 2 p.m. Sunday. Feb. 11. Call 303-805-6800 or go to parkerarts.org for information.
ART/CRAFTS
Watercolor and Ink Workshop: Elegant Writer: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3 at First Presbyterian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Led by Denver artist and teacher Phyllis Vandehaar. Registration is required. Go to www.heritage-guild.com/currentworkshops.html.
Mardi Gras Celebration: 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6 at Castlewood Library, 6739 S. Uinta St., Centennial. The last day to eat and be merry before Lent. It’s known as Carnival in Brazil but Americans call it Mardi Gras, which is French for “Fat Tuesday.” Children ages 5-12 are invited to have some fun, do some crafts and taste King Cake. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org. Library for All: Creative Club: 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7 at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial. Let’s celebrate creativity and individuality at this program designed especially for our community with developmental or intellectual disabilities and their caregivers, but all patrons are welcome to participate. Enjoy crafts, art creation, story times, games, musical play, library exploration and more. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org. Lessons and Lemonade: 9:30-11 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 (Glass Painting with Portia Patterson); March 10 (Color
this week’s TOP FIVE Seedlings: Cultural Traditions of Mexico through Dance: Tuesday, Feb. 6 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Children will learn basic dance skills, footwork steps and different Latino rhythms from Fiesta Colorado’s Jeannette Trujillo. Tickets and information available at the box office; call 720-509-1000. Go to LoneTreeArtsCenter.org. Innovations in Police Technology: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Chris Peters, commander, and Josh Hans, public relations/PIO, for the Parker Police Department, will talk about the department’s technology. RSVP is appreciated. Call 303805-6800 or email PACEedu@parkeronline.edu. Part of the Parker Arts Adult Lecture Series.
Field Painting with Jo Ann Nelson and Judy Pendleton) at Hobby Lobby, Colo. 83 and Mainstreet in Parker. For ages 9-14. Registration required; go to www.parkerartistguild.com/classes/youth.
MUSIC
Dreams and Aspirations: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2 at First Plymouth Congregation Church, 3501 S. Colorado Blvd., Englewood; and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3 at Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave., Denver. Status Chamber Orchestra with guests from Lighthouse Writers Workshop and Picture Me Here. Call 303-388-4962, or go to www.AugustanaArts.org. Tickets also sold at the door. Bohemian Rhapsodies: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 at Englewood High School, 3800 S. Logan St., Englewood. Arapahoe Philharmonic’s first performance of the year. Pre-concert talk with conductor begins at 6:45 p.m. Call 303-781-1892 or go to www. arapahoe-phil.org.
FILM/MOVIES
Lifetree Café Discussion Group: 5-6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5 (Whistleblower: The True Story of an FBI Informant); Feb. 12 (In the News) at DAZBOG, 202 Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Call 303-814-0142. Go to LifetreeCafe.com. Bad Movie Night: White House Down: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Join us to watch awful and awfully entertaining movies for the sheer
Anglophile Afternoon Theatre: Mansfield Park: 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial. Are you a fan of British period dramas? Are you still upset that Downton Abbey ended? Join us for a viewing of fabulous costume dramas and a cup of tea. This month: Mansfield Park (1999, rated PG-13, 112 minutes).Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org. Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 at the Englewood Public Library Tech Lab, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Learn the facts; program provides information on diagnosis, risk factors, disease stages, treatment options, and more. Registration required; call 800272-3900. Denver & District Pipe Band: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Also featuring Irish and Highlands Dancers. Highlands Ranch Cultural Association winter cultural series. Call 303-471-8859 or go to www.HRCAonline.org/ tickets for tickets.
joy of laughing at some of the worst blunders to ever make it to DVD. Showing this month: White House Down (2013, rated PG-13, 131 minutes). Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org. Classic Movie Night: Key Largo: 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Watch some of the greatest movies to grace the silver screen. Showing this month: Key Largo (1948, not rated, 100 minutes). Starring Humphrey Bogart, Edward G. Robinson and Lauren Bacall. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.
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Fandom Fun: 4:30-6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7 at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial. Do you belong to a fandom? Fans ages 9-17 are invited to join us each month for a craft and activity inspired by a different book series, movie franchise, television show or game and meet up with fellow geeks. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org. Thursday Sundown Book Club: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 at the Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Ask library staff about this month’s title. For adults. No registration required.
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door. Go to http://www.crgov. com/1998/Activities-and-Events for information and to find link to registration. Bottom of the Inkwell: Teen Writing Workshop: 3:30-5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11 at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Cir., Centennial. Teens: Are you passionate about the written word? Do you have a story that is dying to be told? Get support and feedback on your writing and meet other writers. Bring copies of your work to read out loud, and we’ll offer up suggestions. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.
HEALTH
Letting Go Workshop: 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3 at Seven Stones, 9635 N. Rampart Range Road, Littleton. The Rev. Mary Jo Honiotes leads workshop on learning to let go to aid with grief and recovery. Contact 303-717-7117 or go to www.discoversevenstones. com. Cholesterol and Your Heart: 3-4 p.m. Feb. 6 at South Denver Heart Center, 1000 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. Susan Buckley, RD, CDE and Renee Julien, RN, explore how to manage cholesterol with medication, lifestyle and natural alternatives. Call 303-744-1065 or go to www.southdenver.com to register. Senior Fitness and Nutrition: 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Explore new ways to get fit, burn calories, and make healthy choices with a personal trainer. Ages 50-plus. Registration required. Call 303791-7323 or go to DCL.org.
EDUCATION
Open Play: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3 at the Englewood Public Library. Storytime room will be open with a variety of toys that will spark the imagination Call the children’s department at 303-762-2560.
Computer Basics: Internet I: 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 3 at the Englewood Public Library Tech Lab, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Topics will be decided on by class participants. Registration required. Call 303-762-2560.
The Hybrid Author: Explore Publishing Paths: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6 at Castlewood Library, 6739 S. Uinta St., Centennial. When it’s time to publish, today’s authors have options: self-publish or go the traditional route - or both. Local author David Boop, who is published across several genres, will help you decide which platform (or both) is right for you. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.
Learn to Tie Flies: 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays through Feb. 24 at Orvis Park Meadows. Orvis provides all equipment, and the class covers tools, materials and techniques. Tie a San Juan worm, the Wooly Bugger and possibly one or two other flies to take home to try. Sign up at www.orvis. com/s/park-meadows-coloradoorvis-retail-store/620 or call 303-768-9600.
Book Lovers: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7 at the Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way. Book talks with library staff and guests, plus door prizes. For adults. Registration required. Call 303-7917323 or go to DCL.org.
Daddy-Daughter Ball: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9 at the Douglas County Events Center, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock. Theme is “A Night in Paris.” Enjoy refreshments, a Teen Advisory Group raffle and professional photographs. Registration includes on father/daughter pair. Register additional daughters separately. Registration ends at 5 p.m. Feb. 8. Tickets also available at the
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Baseball finally gets much-needed longer season
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Heritage’s Wylie Cayne drives to the hoop in the Jan. 27 girls basketball game against Chaparral. The shot was good as Cayne scored six points and shared the team’s leading-scorer honors with Kylie Stephens. Chaparral won the game 47-27. TOM MUNDS
BY THE NUMBERS
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Assists handed out by Cherry Creek sophomore Jana Van Gytenbeek in a 93-35 girls basketball win over Smoky Hill on Jan. 24.
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Players scored for the Arapahoe girls basketball team in the 78-43 girls basketball victory over Overland on Jan. 24.
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Rebounds for the Littleton girls basketball team compared to 24 for Wheat Ridge in a 67-38 win on Jan. 24.
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Saves for Cherry Creek goalie Lucas Banks in a 3-0 shutout hockey win over Ralston Valley on Jan. 27.
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Goals scored in the second period by the Heritage hockey team in the 7-3 win over Battle Mountain on Jan. 27.
Standout Performers Emma Wrede, Cherry Creek The senior was the scoring leader in the girls basketball game with 20 points in a 93-35 romp over Smoky Hill on Jan. 24.
Jayden Staab, Arapahoe The sophomore missed on just two field goal attempts and finished with 17 points in a 78-43 girls basketball victory over Overland on Jan. 24.
Matt More, Heritage The senior scored an empty-net goal with 25 second to play to give him a hat trick and four points in a 7-4 hockey win over Doherty on Jan. 25.
Rebekah Sandstrom, Littleton The senior had 18 rebounds and five blocked shots in the 67-38 girls basketball win over Wheat Ridge on Jan. 24.
Jana Van Gytenbeek, Cherry Creek The sophomore guard had 23 points, eight assists and three steals in a 5137 girls basketball win over Cherokee Trail on Jan. 27.
Korey Hess, Arapahoe The sophomore point guard was tabbed the player of the game with 14 points in the 85-80 boys basketball win over Mullen on Jan. 27.
STANDOUT PERFORMERS are six athletes named from south metro area high schools. Preference is given to those making their debut on the list. To nominate an athlete, contact Jim Benton at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com
irst off, I have to declare that I believe most professional football, basketball and baseball seasons are too long. I’ve always complained that the baseball regular season drags on and the “dog days of summer” seem OVERTIME endless and don’t end in August. The season should close by the middle of September so the World Series could start the first week of October. However, I have also vowed the ColoJim Benton rado high school baseball season is too short and more games are needed. Yes, that is contradictory, but high school players need additional prep games and a chance to enjoy high school rather than heading off to play club baseball. In one of the changes adopted by the Colorado High School Activities Association’s Legislative Council on Jan. 25, baseball will be allowed to play four more games to reach a 23-game regular season schedule in Class 3A, 4A and 5A, but not until the 2019 season. Maximum regular season games in northern states with spring weather similar to Colorado compete in between 22-25 games a season, so it was better late than never for Colorado to catch up. In 2019 the season will be extended one week and the 3A, 4A and 5A state championships will be held the weekend after Memorial Day, and it is possible the fickle spring Colorado weather will be nice. Now, the equity committee has recommended that the maximum number of softball games should also be increased, and that possibility still has to be addressed. Among other changes that were approved, the start of the football season for 2018 will be moved up a week to Aug. 6 and Class 5A will have a 24-team playoff bracket instead of the 16-team format. The additional week provides a needed bye week for 6-man through 4A teams and the top eight teams in 5A will get an off week during the first round of the playoffs. Thankfully, the proposed new football league alignments were approved. SEE BENTON, P26
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On campus:
Arapahoe • Junior diver Franny Cable set another pool record with a six-dive score of 319.60 during a Jan. 23 dual meet against Cherry Creek. • The girls basketball team outscored Mullen 31-13 in the second half and earned its fourth consecutive victory with a 62-42 victory on Jan. 26. • Arapahoe wrestlers recorded six pins in a 65-11 dual meet conquest of Smoky Hill on Jan. 25. Riley Olana was the runner-up at 138 pounds on Jan. 27 at the Mile High Classic tournament at Thomas Jefferson High School.
Cherry Creek • The girls swim team’s community project on Jan. 21 gathered toys and other items for Children’s Hospital and created at least 177 valentines for patients.
• The hockey team ended a four-game winless streak with a 3-0 win over Ralston Valley on Jan. 27. Christian Brown, Blake Benson and Bryce Jarvis scored the goals for Creek. The Bruins face Mountain Vista Feb. 2 at South Suburban Ice Arena. The teams tied 2-2 on Jan. 20. • Jana Van Gytenbeek, a 5-foot7 sophomore, had 23 points, nine rebounds and eight assists in a 51-37 girls basketball win over Cherokee Trail on Jan. 27. Creek had 45 rebounds in the game, which featured a combined 80 rebounds for both teams as neither team shot the ball well from the field. Creek made 29 percent of its field goals compared to 24 percent for Cherokee Trail. Englewood The girls basketball team dropped a 66-27 decision to Weld Central on
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Jan. 26, which marked the Pirates’ 13th consecutive loss to the Rebels in 13 games between the schools. The boys basketball team lost 70-41 to Weld Central which was the eighth straight setback to the Rebels. The boys are 1-11 all-time against Weld Central. Heritage • Brandon Urroz came in fourth in the 126-pound division of the Mile High Classic wrestling tournament on Jan. 27. Derek Mackey at 138 pounds also finished fourth. • Joe Carpinello scored twice and had two assists in a six-goal second period for the hockey team on Jan. 27 in the 7-3 victory over Battle Mountain. The Eagles remained tied for first place in the close Peak Conference title chase. Heritage and Aspen, dead-
locked on top of the standings with 17 s points, play Feb. 10 at South Suburban a a Ice Arena. p P Littleton • The girls swimming team was second in a meet against D’Evelyn and w Bear Creek on Jan. 25. Mandy Zueger m won the diving, Reganne Fornstrom p e was first in the 100 backstroke and Lydia p Van Kooten won the f t 200 freestyle. • The girls basketball team snapped a w six-game losing streak with a 67-38 win over Wheat Ridge on Jan. 24. Sophomore Katie Puchino had 15 points and Rebecca Sandstrom had 12 points and 18 rebounds. The Lions outrebounded the Farmers, 43-24. • The boys basketball team fell F behind early and despite 19 points from Jason Levy, was defeated 75-52 by Wheat Ridge on Jan. 24. It was the third straight Jeffco 4A loss for the Lions.
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All five classes at the state volleyball tournament will have 12-team Olympic crossover bracket instead of pool play. That means double elimination until the semifinals, when a loss will eliminate a team. Boys volleyball and girls wrestling have new hope of being sanctioned after the process for adding a new sport was modified. However, the procedure could take some time. The Board of Directors must approve a new sport or activity for a piloting process. The pilot program must last at least one year. The new sport or activity must have support from the Classification and League Organizing Committee, the Sports Medicine Committee,
the Equity Committee and the Board of Directors before the Legislative Council can vote on it. Boys volleyball’s attempt to be sanctioned was spiked by last April when the Classification and League Organizing Committee voted not to open the sport’s proposal, so the Legislative Council never considered adopting boys volleyball. And the Legislative Council gave the OK for schools to participate in a Foundation Benefit Contest beyond the maximum game limit. Schools are allowed to schedule an exhibition game where they can charge admission, keep score and raise money for their programs or a cause. Golden View Academy, 601 Corporate Circle in Golden, and Stargate Charter School, 14530 Washington St. in Thornton, were two schools approved for full CHSAA membership.
Legacy mourns loss of coaching icon Matt Craddock, a coaching icon in the Adams 12 Five Star school district, passed away Jan. 12 from cancer. Craddock, 56, was once an assistant football coach at Northglenn and head coach at Thornton. In 2000 he was Legacy’s first tennis coach and for the past six seasons was an assistant football coach for the Lightning. He served as Legacy’s interim head football coach while head coach Wayne Voorhees and several assistants recovered from injuries suffered in a 2016 bus crash at Denver International Airport. Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com or at 303-566-4083.
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Neighborhoods, homeowners’ associations, sports groups, businesses and other organizations are encouraged to apply for the matching gifts program through South Suburban Parks and Recreation. Through the program, the district will match funds to purchase equipment, complete a project or make improvements to a district park or property. South Suburban’s matching gifts program also creates an opportunity for interested groups and individuals to provide a gift to the community. Requests for funding must be in writing and meet certain require-
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She also says Audubon supports Rocky Mountain Wild, which has a citizen project called Bioblitz, where scientists and citizen scientists connect in a specific location at one specific time “to discover and identify as many species as possible” together. At Audubon Nature Center, various research projects are ongoing and she invites “anybody with a hankering to learn more about our local plants, animals and landscapes to join us at
ments. Applications of less than $2,000 are more likely to be approved. Applications are due March 2. The South Suburban Board of Directors has allocated up to $15,000 to the program for 2018. All projects approved will be completed in 2018. Examples of eligible projects include development or improvements to playgrounds; general park improvements (e.g. benches, drinking fountains); special equipment to support group activities (e.g. scoreboards, athletic equipment); and beautification projects (e.g., trees, flower and shrub beds). Learn more about the program at ssprd.org/matching-gifts-program. the Nature Center, just south of Chatfield State Park, where teaching and learning opportunities are offered for anyone of any generation…” There are trails suitable for strollers and young children, as well as hikes and explorations of all sorts, offering a lifelong gift to children who learn to look and listen — and enjoy the world around them at any given moment. Another backyard project can engage the entire family in developing a habitat for birds and wildlife at home, per instructions by the National Wildlife Federation, which offers information online. Shelter, water, a place to raise young and food are the essentials … Then watch and share information with others …
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FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS.
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Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0584-2017
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 27, 2017, 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) TIMOTHY A STEWART Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR STEARNS LENDING, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt STEARNS LENDING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust August 20, 2014 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 21, 2014 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D4077048 Original Principal Amount $189,504.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $180,724.37
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 6, BLOCK 2, SOUTHCREEK SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7891 SOUTH KALISPELL CIRCLE, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/28/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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: 1/4/2018 Last Publication: 2/1/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 10/27/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone num-
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DATE: 10/27/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Lauren Tew #45041 Nichole Williams #49611 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000006968960 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0584-2017 First Publication: 1/4/2018 Last Publication: 2/1/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0618-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 9, 2017, 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) TERRI A VERMILLION Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for First Magnus Financial Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America Date of Deed of Trust September 29, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 05, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B6143015 Original Principal Amount $156,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $143,371.81 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. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION Also known by street and number as: 2824 West Centennial Drive C, 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, 03/14/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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: 1/18/2018 Last Publication: 2/15/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE
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at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 03/14/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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: 1/18/2018 Last Publication: 2/15/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
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IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 11/09/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee
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Original Grantor(s) Raymond Bonsell Original Beneficiary(ies) TGP Opportunity Fund I. LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt TGP Opportunity Fund I. LLC Date of Deed of Trust September 16, 2016 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 21, 2016 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) To advertise your public notices call 303-566-4100 D6106121 Original Principal Amount $1,100,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION $841,000.00 CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0644-2017 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given trust have been violated as follows: failure to with regard to the following described Deed of pay principal and interest when due together Trust: with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and On November 21, 2017, the undersigned Public other violations thereof. Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. FIRST LIEN.
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PARCEL ONE: LOT 1 BLOCK 1, MORGAN’S NEST SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, CITY OF AURORA, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. PARCEL TWO: LOT 2. BLOCK 1, MORGAN’S NEST SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, CITY OF AURORA, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 942 AND 946 South Fulton Street, Aurora, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
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.
Eve Grina #43658 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 Holly Shilliday #24423 Courtney Wright #45482 Erin Robson #46557 Jennifer Rogers #34682
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 03/21/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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.
McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-17-783694-LL The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 0618-2017 LEGAL DESCRIPTION CONDOMINIUM UNIT C, THE STEEPLECHASE III CONDOMINIUMS TOGETHER WITH GARAGE NO. C, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF, RECORDED ON OCTOBER 22, 1997, AT RECEPTION NO. A7133750 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 102297 AT RECEPTION NO. A7133751, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Legal Notice NO.: 0618-2017 First Publication: 1/18/2018 Last Publication: 2/15/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0638-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 21, 2017, 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) Raymond Bonsell Original Beneficiary(ies) TGP Opportunity Fund I. LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt TGP Opportunity Fund I. LLC Date of Deed of Trust September 16, 2016 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 21, 2016 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D6106121 Original Principal Amount $1,100,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $841,000.00 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evid-
First Publication: 1/25/2018 Last Publication: 2/22/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 11/21/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Janet E Perlstein #13799 Christopher T Groen #39976 Fox Rothschild LLP 633 Seventeenth Street, Suite 2700, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 383-7623 Attorney File # 173817.00001 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0638-2017 First Publication: 1/25/2018 Last Publication: 2/22/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0644-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
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Original Grantor(s) MATTHEW T MACHETTA Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for First Option Lending Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Date of Deed of Trust July 09, 2014 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 18, 2014 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D4064233 Original Principal Amount $140,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $146,759.01
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 14 AND THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 15, BLOCK 8, PREMIER ADDITION TO ENGLEWOOD, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 3450 S GRANT ST, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113.
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, 03/21/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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: 1/25/2018 Last Publication: 2/22/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov
DATE: 11/21/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149
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DATE:The 11/21/2017 32 Independent - The Herald Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the
Case Number: 2017 PR 528
County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
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Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Lauren Tew #45041 Nichole Williams #49611 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000007185697 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0644-2017 First Publication: 1/25/2018 Last Publication: 2/22/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 16, 2018 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Rydne Williams be changed to Rydne Jay Williams Case No.: 2018 C 100042 Shana Kloek Clerk of Court Legal Notice No: 521065 First Publication: January 25, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 5, 2018 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Khanh Tuan Anh Thai be changed to Mimi Khanh Thai Case No.: 2018 C 100014 By: Clerk of Court/Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 521002 First Publication: January 18, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 9, 2018, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Brandon David Carroll be changed to Brandon David Marley Case No.: 18 C 100023 Shana Kloek By: Kim Boswell, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 521017 First Publication: January 18, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent
Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 11, 2018, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the County Court of Arapahoe County. The Petition requests that the name of Krista Honchar (AKA Krista Jeanne Wible) be changed to Krista Collins Case No.: 17 C 100068 /s/ Clerk of Court/Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 521051 First Publication: January 25, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 12, 2018, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Jacob Andrew Valdez be changed to Jacob Andrew Patterson Case No.: 18 C 100032 Shana Kloek By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 521053 First Publication: January 25, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 12, 2018, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Amy Suellen Ferre be changed to Amy Suellen McKenzie Case No.: 2018 C 100029 By: Shana Kloek Clerk of the Court/Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 521058 First Publication: January 25, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on December 27, 2017, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Elleni Worku Mesfin be changed to Elleni Hailemichael Hailemariam Case No.: 17 C 101088 By: J. Kaufmann, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 521061 First Publication: January 25, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Nicholas A. Huner, also known as Nick Huner, Deceased Case Number: 17PR31205
Public notice is given on January 9, 2018, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Jessica Ruth Valero be changed to Jessica Ruth Hogan Case No.: 18 C 100022 By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 521022 First Publication: January 18, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 11, 2018, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Joyce Marie Percoco be changed to Joyce Marie O’Neill Case No.: 18 C 100025 By: Kim Boswell, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 521034 First Publication: January 18, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 18, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Frank Leo Huner, Jr. Leslie S. Huner Co-Personal Representatives 3440 Elk Canyon Court Sedalia, Colorado 80135 Legal Notice No: 521021 First Publication: January 18, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Thorus E. LaCroix, aka Terry E. LaCroix, aka Thorus E. LaCroix, Jr., Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 528 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 18, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Holly J. LaCroix Personal Representative 3574 Hatfield Circle Oceanside, CA 92056
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 18, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.
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Holly J. LaCroix Personal Representative 3574 Hatfield Circle Oceanside, CA 92056 Legal Notice No: 521028 First Publication: January 18, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Vincent Jeffries, a/k/a Vincent J. Jeffries, Deceased Case Number: 2018PR30007 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 18, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Stephen Vincent Personal Representative 14736 West Horseman Lane Sun City, AZ 85375 Legal Notice No.: 521013 First Publication: January 18, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of DANIEL PATICK RAFFERTY, Deceased Case Number: 2017PR031238 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 18, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Gerald and Eileen Rafferty, Co-Personal Representatives 457 Hayloft Way Brighton, Colorado, 80601 Legal Notice No.: 521023 First Publication: January 18, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of DOROTHY D. HAWKINS, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 30014 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 18, 2018 or the claims may be forever barred. Lawrence B. Hawkins Personal Representative c/o Hall & Evans, LLC, 1001 17th Street, Suite 300 Denver, CO 80202 Legal Notice No.: 521024 First Publication: January 18, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent Public Notice District Court County of Arapahoe, Colorado Arapahoe County Justice Center 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT S. BAYHA, aka ROBERT BAYHA, aka STEVEN BAYHA, aka ROBERT STEVEN BAYHA, aka R. STEVEN BAYHA, DECEASED. Melissa R. Schwartz, #24734 Steenrod, Schwartz & McMinimee, LLP 3773 Cherry Creek North Drive, Suite 775 Denver, CO 80209 Phone Number: 303-534-5100 Fax Number: 303-534-5186 E-Mail: mschwartz@steenrodlaw.com Petitioner Case Number: 18 PR 30029
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Willie Ruth Harris, a/k/a W. Ruth Harris, Deceased Case Number: 17PR31203
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of LORETTA ANN PETERSON, also known as LORETTA A. PETERSON, Deceased Case Number: 2017PR31233
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 8, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Keith A. Gregory Personal Representative c/o Olivere Law, PLLC, 1763 Franklin Street Denver, Colorado 80218 Legal Notice No.: 521042 First Publication: January 18, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of C. David Conaway, a/k/a Charles David Conaway, Deceased Case Number: 2018PR30024 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 8, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. John G. Conaway Personal Representative c/o Olivere Law, PLLC, 1763 Franklin Street Denver, Colorado 80218 Legal Notice No.: 521043 First Publication: January 18, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 18, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Kathleen M. Muller Personal Representative 6317 South Lafayette Place Littleton, Colorado 80121 Legal Notice No: 521010 First Publication: January 18, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Publisher: Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Bob Doyce Hill, aka Bob D. Hill, Deceased Case Number: 18 PR 30010
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 25, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Sandra Kay Hill Personal Representative 6196 S. Carson Street Centennial, Colorado 80111 Legal Notice No: 521052 First Publication: January 25, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Stuart L. Schwartz, a/k/a Stuart Lee Schwartz, a/k/a Stuart Schwartz, a/k/a Stu L. Schwartz, a/k/a Stu Schwartz, Deceased Case Number: 2018PR30015
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Philip Anthony Domingo, Jr., Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 31245
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to Arapahoe County District Court, Colorado on or before May 26, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Mark J. Schwartz Personal Representative c/o Mark D. Masters, Esq. 2696 S. Colorado Blvd., Ste. 350 Denver, CO 80222 Legal Notice No.: 521054 First Publication: January 25, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ruby Waddill, aka Ruby A. Waddill, aka Ruby Ann Waddill, Deceased Case Number: 18PR27 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 1, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Deborah Kay Waddill aka Debbie Waddill Personal Representative 4372 S. Lincoln Street Englewood, CO 80113 Legal Notice No.: 521070 First Publication: February 1, 2018 Last Publication: February 15, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 25, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Alycia L. Cantrell Personal Representative 4024 South Carson Street, No. 202 Aurora, Colorado 80014 Legal Notice No: 521055 First Publication: January 25, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Englewood Herald PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Beverley S. Dynan, aka Beverly S. Dynan, aka Beverley Dynan, aka Beverly Dynan, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 30008
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 25, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Katz, Look & Onorato, P.C. Michael M. Katz, Esq. Attorney for the Personal Representative 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1100 Denver, Colorado 80203 Legal Notice No: 521056 First Publication: January 25, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of William L. Feliss, a/k/a William Feliss, Deceased Case Number: 2018PR30069
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of John Lane Dynan III, aka John L. Dynan, III aka John L. Dynan, aka John Dynan, aka John H. Dynan, III aka John L. Dynan, IV, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 30012
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 1, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 25, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.
Date: March 15, 2018 Time: 8:00 a.m. Courtroom or Division: Probate Division Address: 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80012
Jeanne Marie Anthone Personal Representative c/o Richard W. Kautt, JD Davis Schilken, PC 7887 E. Belleview Ave., Suite 820 Denver, CO 80111
Katz, Look & Onorato, P.C. Michael M. Katz, Esq. Attorney for the Personal Representative 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1100 Denver, Colorado 80203
Legal Notice No.: 521029 First Publication: January 18, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent
Legal Notice No.: 521082 First Publication: February 1, 2018 Last Publication: February 15, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent
NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO § 15-10-401, C.R.S. To: Any and all unknown heirs of Robert S. Bayha, aka Robert Bayha, aka Steven Bayha, aka Robert Steven Bayha, aka R. Steven Bayha, Deceased Last Known Address, if any: Unknown A hearing on the Petition for Adjudication of Intestacy and Formal Appointment of Personal Representative and proposed Order will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued:
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Legal Notice No: 521057 First Publication: January 25, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent
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sons. The inventories listed below were notated by the tenants at the time of rental. BROOKRIDGE SELF-STORAGE makes no representation or warranty that the units contain said inventories.
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C001: RAUL PAZ 5318 S. Broadway Cir. 9-304 Englewood, CO 80113 Vacuum, Electronics, Pictures, Toys, Bedding, Boxes, Misc. Bags
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Nancy Carol Moyers, aka Nancy C. Moyers, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 31236
C004: LONELLE D. BAGGETT 4595 S. Logan St. Englewood, CO 80113 Furniture, Tubs, Toys, Misc.
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 26, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.
E276: BRIGETTE G. DOLPH 30 S. Washington St. #201 Denver, CO 80209 Boxes, Toys, Tubs, Misc. Bags
Mariel Oakman Dickinson and David Joseph Dickinson Co-Personal Representatives c/o Katz, Look & Onorato, P.C. 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1100 Denver, Colorado 80203 Legal Notice No: 521059 First Publication: January 25, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Margaret Teresa Leyden, aka Margaret T. Leyden, aka Margaret Leyden, and/or Margaret C. Leyden, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 30016 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 25, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Estate of Margaret Teresa Leyden John J. Leyden II Personal Representative c/o Branaugh Law Offices, P.C. 8700 Ralston Road Arvada, Colorado 80002
F005 BRIGETTE G. DOLPH 30 S. Washington St. #201 Denver, CO 80209 Boxes, Bicycle, Tubs, Misc. Bags Purchases must be made with cash and paid for at the time of purchase. No one under the age of 18 is allowed to attend the sale. The landlord reserves the right to bid at the sale. All purchased goods are sold “as is” and must be removed by 6:00 PM on the day of the sale. Buyers must provide a current original or a photocopy of their original resale permit at time of sale in lieu of sales tax. This sale is subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between landlord and obligated party. Legal Notice No.: 521015 First Publication: January 25, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent Public Notice SUMMONS FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE TO: WILLIAM A. HARRIS DATE: January 18, 2018 FROM: Hannah Van Roekel and James R. Garts, III of Robinson & Henry, P.C. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED, PURSUANT TO C.R.C.P. 4(g)
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Case: IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF HARRIS AND HARRIS Case no: 17DR30791; Arapahoe County, Colorado, Division 11 with Honorable Judge Frederick Martinez Name of parties to this Action: Petitioner JESSIE A. HARRIS; Respondent WILLIAM A. HARRIS
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Julie Ann Crowell, aka Julie A. Crowell, Deceased Case Number: 17 PR 352
AS FOLLOWS: This is an action to obtain a Decree of Dissolution of Marriage. You have been identified by Jessie A. Harris, as the Respondent to the abovementioned case.
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representatives or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 31, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.
YOU ARE NOTIFIED: The Petitioner, JESSIE A. HARRIS, has motioned the Court for service by publication pursuant to C.R.C.P. 4(g) to Respondent, WILLIAM A. HARRIS, of the following: The Summons, Domestic Relations Information Sheet, Petition, Case Management Order, Notice of Initial Status Conference, and Notice of Reset Initial Status Conference. A copy of the petition and summons, and relevant documents to this case may be obtained from the clerk of the ARAPAHOE COUNTY DISTRICT COURT during regular business hours.
Legal Notice No: 521063 First Publication: January 25, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent
Victor C. Devereaux and G. Cynthia Devereaux Co-Personal Representatives 2945 S. Trenton Street Denver, Colorado 80231 Legal Notice No: 521064 First Publication: January 25, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Charles R. Frost, aka Charles Frost, aka Charlie Frost, and Charlie R. Frost, Deceased Case Number: 17 PR 31211
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 1, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Mary J. Maresh Personal Representative 7200 E. Dry Creek Road, No. B-201 Centennial, Colorado 80112 Legal Notice No: 521079 First Publication: February 1, 2018 Last Publication: February 15, 2018 Publisher: Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent
Misc. Private Legals Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF LIENED PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that a public sale will be held on or after Feb. 20, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. at 101 E. Centennial Avenue, City of Englewood, County of Arapahoe, Colorado. BROOKRIDGE SELF-STORAGE will sell to satisfy the lien on the property stored at 101 E. Centennial Avenue, Englewood, CO 80113 by the following persons. The inventories listed below were notated by the tenants at the time of rental. BROOKRIDGE SELF-STORAGE makes no representation or warranty that the units contain said inventories. C001: RAUL PAZ 5318 S. Broadway Cir. 9-304 Englewood, CO 80113 Vacuum, Electronics, Pictures, Toys, Bedding, Boxes, Misc. Bags
A DEFAULT PERMANENT ORDERS HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED IN COURTROOM 11 AT: DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Drive, Centennial, Colorado 80112 YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT after 35 days from the date of publication, the Court may enter a Decree affecting your marital status, distribution of property and debts, maintenance (spousal support), attorney fees, and costs to the extent the Court has jurisdiction. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT a default judgment may be entered against you if you fail to appear or file a response within thirtyfive days after the date of publication. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, Hannah Van Roekel, #47734, and James R. Garts, III, #38293, of Robinson & Henry, P.C. 7535 E. Hampden Ave. Ste. 250, Denver, CO 80231 Tel: 303-688-0944 Attorneys for the Petitioner, Jessie Harris Legal Notice No.: 521066 First Publication: January 25, 2018 Last Publication: February 22, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice Notice of Initiation of the Section 106 Process: Public Participation Sprint proposes upgrade of an existing telecommunications facility on water tower at 6400 S Pennsylvania St, Centennial, Arapahoe County, CO. Members of the public interested in submitting comments on the possible effects on historic properties included in or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places may send their comments to Andrew Smith, RESCOM Environmental Corp., PO Box 361 Petoskey, MI 49770 or call 260-385-6999. Legal Notice No.: 521080 First Publication: February 1, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen Public Notice NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
B4052931 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, Colorado; and
Misc. Private Public NoticeLegals NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case Number: 17CV30557, Div. 15 Plaintiff(s): SUMMERHILL II HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION Defendant(s): BIANCA KARINA CASTRO CAMPOS; ANDRES GOMEZ; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., acting solely as nominee for STEARNS LENDING, INC.; CYNTHIA MARES, ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE; AND OCCUPANT(S) On November 6, 2017, the Arapahoe County District Court issued its FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW, ORDER OF JUDGMENT, AND DECREE OF FORECLOSURE. Original Grantor(s) Bianca Karina Castro Campos and Andres Gomez Original Beneficiary Summerhill II Homeowners Association Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Summerhill II Homeowners Association Date of Lien June 18, 2015 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Lien July 1, 2015 Recording Reception Number D5070998 Original Amount $394.15 Outstanding Amount $9,437.51 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the provisions of the Quail Run Association Declaration (“Declaration”) have been violated as follows: Failure to pay common expense assessments as that term is defined in 38-33.3-316 C.R.S., together with all other payments provided for in the Declaration or by Colorado Statute secured by the Assessment Lien. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN: Lot 37, Block 2, Red Willow Subdivision Filing No. 1, Amendment No. 1, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. also known by street and number as: 15105 E. Bayaud Place, Aurora, CO 80012. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Lien, described herein, has filed the Court’s FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW, ORDER OF JUDGMENT, AND DECREE OF FORECLOSURE as provided by law. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will, at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, March 29, 2018, at the Offices of the Arapahoe County Sheriff, 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 Assessment Lien, plus attorney 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. All inquiries regarding this sale should be directed to the Civil Unit of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, 720-874-3850. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO BRING CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE** DATE: January 2, 2018 David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff The name, bar registration number, address, and telephone number of the attorney is: Richard W. Johnston, Reg. No. 19823, Tobey & Johnston, P.C., 6855 S. Havana Street #275, Centennial, CO 80112-3813, and telephone number (303) 799-8600. Legal Notice No.: 521020 First Publication: February 1, 2018 Last Publication: March 1, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent 4 W. Dry Creek Cr. 100, Littleton, CO 80120 Public Notice NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE WHEREAS, on March 19, 2004, a certain Deed of Trust was executed by Margaret M. Doiel and Donald R. Doiel, as Grantors, in favor of Financial Freedom Senior Funding Corporation, a Subsidiary of Lehman Brothers Bank, FSB as Beneficiary, and the Public Trustee of Arapahoe County, Colorado as Trustee, and was recorded on March 25, 2004, at Reception Number B4052931 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, Colorado; and WHEREAS, the Deed of Trust was insured by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (the Secretary) pursuant to the National Housing Act for the purpose of providing single family housing; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of the Deed of Trust is now owned by the Secretary, pursuant to an assignment recorded on June 2, 2014
WHEREAS, the Deed of Trust was insured by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (the Secretary) pursuant to the National Housing Act for the purpose of providing single family housing; and
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WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of the Deed of Trust is now owned by the Secretary, pursuant to an assignment recorded on June 2, 2014 at Reception Number D4046586 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, Colorado. WHEREAS, a default has been made in the covenants and conditions of the Deed of Trust in that Paragraph 9 (b) (i) has been violated; and WHEREAS, the entire amount delinquent is $165,385.86 as of January 19, 2018; and WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the Secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust to be immediately due and payable; NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the powers vested in me by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR part 27, subpart B, and by the Secretary’s designation of me as Foreclosure Commissioner, recorded on January 22, 2018 at Reception No. D8006757, notice is hereby given that on February 26, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. local time, all real and personal property at or used in connection with the following described premises (“Property”) will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder: LOT 80, BLOCK 1, THE TIMBERS FILING NO. ONE, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Commonly known as: 15072 E. Jarvis Pl., Aurora, CO 80014. The sale will be held at 15072 E. Jarvis Pl., Aurora, CO 80014. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will bid the lesser amount of the loan balance or the appraised value obtained by the Secretary prior to sale. There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before closing, his prorated share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale. When making their bids, all bidders except the Secretary must submit a deposit totaling 10% of the Secretary’s bid in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check made out to the Secretary of HUD. A deposit need not be accompany each oral bid. If the successful bid is oral, a deposit of 10% of the Secretary’s bid must be presented before the bidding is closed. The deposit is nonrefundable. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within 30 days of the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time being of the essence. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a certified or cashier’s check. If the Secretary is the highest bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveying fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery date of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them. The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the payment. All extension will be for 15-day increments for a fee of $500.00, paid in advance. The extension fee shall be in the form of certified or cashier’s check made payable to the Secretary of HUD. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due. If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder may be required to forfeit the cash deposit, or at the election of the foreclosure commissioner after consultation with the HUD representative, will be liable to HUD for any costs incurred as a result of such failure. The Commissioner may, at the direction of the HUD representative, offer the property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder. There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein, HUD does not guarantee that the property will be vacant. The scheduled foreclosure sale shall be cancelled or adjourned if it is established, by documented written application of the mortgagor to the Foreclosure Commissioner no less than three (3) days before the date of sale, or otherwise, that the default or defaults upon which the foreclosure is based did not exist at the time of service of this notice of default and foreclosure sale, or all amounts due under the mortgage agreement are tendered to the Foreclosure Commissioner, in the form of a certified cashier’s check payable to the Secretary of HUD, before the public auction of the property is completed. The amount that must be paid if the mortgage is to be reinstated prior to the scheduled sale is $165,365.86 as of January 19, 2018, plus all other amounts that would be due under the mortgage agreement if payments under the deed of trust had not been accelerated, advertising costs and postage expenses incurred in giving notice, mileage by the most reasonable road distance for posting notices and for the Foreclosure Commissioner’s attendance at the sale, reasonable and customary costs incurred for title and lien record searches, the necessary
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The amount that must be paid if the mortgage is to be reinstated prior to the scheduled sale is $165,365.86 as of January 19, 2018, plus all other amounts that would be due under the mortgage agreement if payments under the deed of trust had not been accelerated, advertising costs and postage expenses incurred in giving notice, mileage by the most reasonable road distance for posting notices and for the Foreclosure Commissioner’s attendance at the sale, reasonable and customary costs incurred for title and lien record searches, the necessary out of pocket costs incurred by the Foreclosure Commissioner, and all other costs incurred in connection with the foreclosure prior to reinstatement. Tender of payment by certified or cashier’s check or application for cancellation of the foreclosure sale shall be submitted to the address of the Foreclosure Commissioner provided below.
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Dated: January 24, 2018 Foreclosure Commissioner Deanne R. Stodden 1430 Wynkoop Street, Suite 300 Denver, CO 80202 Telephone: (303) 623-1800 Email: dstodden@messner.com Legal Notice No.: 521084 First Publication: February 1, 2018 Last Publication: February 15, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case No.: 17CV30372 Division/Ctrm.: 402
Plaintiff: CHAMBERS COURT COMMONS ASSOCIATION, a Colorado non-profit corporation vs. Defendants: JASON CARTER; DWAINE HOLLOWAY; and CYNTHIA D. MARES, the ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE
This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to the Arapahoe County District Court’s ORDER FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT AND DECREE OF FORECLOSURE dated November 1, 2017, and C.R.S. §38-38-101 et seq., by Chamber Court Condominiums Association (“Association”), the current holder of a statutory lien. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Condominium Declaration of Chambers Court Commons, recorded with the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder on August 19, 1998, at Reception No. A8131517, as amended (“Declaration”). The Declaration, as recorded, establishes a lien for the benefit of the Association. THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS, legally described as follows:
Unit 201, Chambers Court Common Condominiums, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, according to the Map thereof recorded December 14, 1998 at Reception No. A8203593 and the Declaration recorded August 19, 1998 at Reception No. A8131517 and as amended by Assumption of and Modification to Condominium Declaration of Chamber Court Commons, recorded Janu ary 29, 1999 at Reception No. A9016806 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado as known by street and numbers as: 1064 Chambers #201, Aurora, CO 80012
The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 A.M., on the 22ND day of March, 2018, at the Arapahoe County Sheriff Office, located at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy, Centennial, CO 80112; telephone number (720) 874-3851. At the sale, the Sheriff will sell the above described real property and improvements thereon to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in or to said real property in connection with this sale.
BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT THE TIME OF SALE.
The name, address, and telephone number of the attorney representing the Plaintiff is: Travis B. Keenan, #41354, Vial Fotheringham, LLP, 12600 W. Colfax Ave., Ste. C200, Lakewood, CO 80215; telephone: 720-943-8811.
DATED at Arapahoe County, Colorado, this 18th day of December, 2017. David C. Walcher Sheriff of Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 59895 First Publication: January 25, 2018 Last Publication: February 22, 2018 Published in: Littleton Independent 4 West Dry Creek Circle Suite 100 Littleton, CO 80120 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address; 7325 S Potomac St Centennial, CO 80112 Case Number: 2014CV32078 Plaintiff: THE CHAMBERS RIDGE TOWNHOUSE ASSOCIATION, a Colorado non-profit corporation
Defendants: LISA LUTZ; DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR LONG BEACH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-2; DEE J. F. ZEITZ; B&R CHECK HOLDERS, INC.; CYNTHIA D. MARES AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY; SUE SANDSTROM AS TREASURER FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY;
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Plaintiff: THE CHAMBERS RIDGE TOWNHOUSE ASSOCIATION, a Colorado non-profit corporation
Defendants: LISA LUTZ; DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR LONG BEACH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-2; DEE J. F. ZEITZ; B&R CHECK HOLDERS, INC.; CYNTHIA D. MARES AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY; SUE SANDSTROM AS TREASURER FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION
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Plaintiff’s Attorney: Stephane R. Dupont, #39425 Gina C. Botti #42005 WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS & PAYNE, LLP 8020 Shaffer Parkway, Suite 300 Littleton, CO 80127 Telephone: (303) 863-1870 Facsimile: (303) 863-1872 SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE
Under a Default Judgment Against Defendants Lisa Lutz, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, Dee J.F. Zeitz, and B&R Check Holders Inc.entered on October 5, 2017, and Amended Order and Decree for Judicial Foreclosure issued July 27, 2017 in the above titled action, I am ordered to sell certain real property as follows:
Original Lienee: Lisa Lutz Original Lienor: The Chambers Ridge Townhouse Association Current Holder of the evidence of debt: The Chambers Ridge Townhouse Association Date of Lien being foreclosed: December 15, 2011 Date of Recording of Lien being foreclosed: December 16, 2011 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Information: D1123910 Original Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness: $3,977.80 Outstanding Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness as of the date hereof: $18,451.90 Amount of Judgment Filed October 5, 2017: $17,507.90 Description of property to be foreclosed: LOT 18, BLOCK 1, CHAMBERS RIDGE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known as: 1930 S. Helena Street, #C, Aurora, CO 80013
THE PROPERTY TO BE FORECLOSED AS DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN. THE LIEN BEING CLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The covenants of Plaintiff have been violated as follows: failure to make payments on said indebtedness when the same were due and owing.
THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will, at 10 o’clock A.M., on March 1, 2018, in front of the flagpole of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, Civil Unit, located at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property described above, and all interest of said Grantor and the heirs and assigns of said Grantor, for the purpose of paying the judgment amount entered herein, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE.** Inquiries regarding this Sheriff’s Sale must be directed to the Civil Unit of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, telephone 720-874-3851.
DATED at Centennial, Colorado this 28th day of November, 2017. David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 59832 First Publication: January 4, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent 4 West Dry Creek Circle Suite 100 Littleton, CO 80120 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Case No.: 2016CV032647 DIVISION: 15 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Plaintiff: THE SOMERSET VILLAGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation v. Defendants: KARREE MOORE; COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPEMENT; THE OFFICE OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE Regarding: Lot 16, Block 8, Somerset Village Subdivision Filing No. 1, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Also known and numbered as: 1318 S. Quintero Way, Aurora, CO 80017 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Unit of Sheriff's Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 29th day of March, 2018, at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy, Centennial, CO 80112; phone num-
State of Colorado Also known and numbered as: 1318 S. Quintero Way, Aurora, CO 80017 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice:
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You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Unit of Sheriff's Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 29th day of March, 2018, at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy, Centennial, CO 80112; phone number (720)874-3935. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. ** PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. DATED in Colorado this 27th day of December, 2017. David C. Walcher Sheriff of Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF: ORTEN CAVANAGH & HOLMES, LLC 1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202 Legal Notice No.: 59927 First Publication: February 1, 2018 Last Publication: March 1, 2018 Published In: Littleton Independent 4 West Dry Creek Circle Suite 100, Littleton, CO 80120
Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Court 7325 S. Potomac Street Englewood, Colorado 80112 Plaintiff: THE TIMBERS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION I, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation Defendant: VICTOR M. PACHECO aka VICTOR MANUEL PACHECO; RAYNA MENDEZ aka RAYNA R. PACHECO; FREMONT REORGANIZING CORPORATION, Colorado Authority Relinquished July 9, 2010 fka FREMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN COMPANY fka FREMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN; LITTON LOAN SERVICING LP; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; SU RYDEN, the Arapahoe County Public Trustee Attorneys for Plaintiff: Name: ALCOCK LAW GROUP, PC Tammy M. Alcock, Esq. Address: 19751 E Mainstreet, Suite 210 Parker, CO 80138 Phone No.: (303) 993-5400 Atty. Reg. #: 39816 Tammy@Alcocklawgroup.com Case Number: 2017CV32432 Division: 402 TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT: FREMONT REORGANIZING CORPORATION, Colorado Authority Relinquished July 9, 2010 fka FREMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN COMPANY fka FREMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to file with the Clerk of this Court an answer or other response to the attached Complaint. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you within the State of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within 21 days after such service upon you. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you outside of the State of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after such service upon you. Your answer or counterclaim must be accompanied with the applicable filing fee. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within the applicable time period, the Court may enter judgment by default against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice. Dated: October 23, 2017 Clerk of Court/Clerk /s/ Tammy Alcock Signature of Plaintiff’s Counsel ALCOCK LAW GROUP, PC 19751 E Mainstreet, Suite 210 Parker, CO 80138 (303) 993-5400 1. This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4, C.R.C.P., as amended. A copy of the Complaint must be served with this Summons. This form should not be used where service by publication is desired. 2. WARNING: A valid summons may be issued by a lawyer and it need not contain a court case number, the signature of a court officer, or a court seal. The plaintiff has 14 days from the date this summons was served on you to file the case with the court. You are responsible for contacting the court to find out whether the case has been filed and obtain the case number. If the plaintiff files the case within this time, then you must respond as explained in this summons. If the plaintiff files more than 14 days after the date the summons was served on you, the case may be dismissed upon motion and you may be entitled to seek attorney’s fees from the plaintiff. Legal Notice No: 521075 First Publication: February 1, 2018 Last Publication: March 1, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent
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Misc. Private Legals Public Notice NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION TO ALL CREDITORS OF AND CLAIMANTS AGAINST ALISON ANDERSON CAMPAIGN CONSULTING, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, (the “Notice”). On January 19, 2018, Alison Anderson Campaign Consulting, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company (the “Company”), filed its Statement of Dissolution of Limited Liability Company with the Colorado Secretary of State. Said Dissolution was effective on January 19, 2018. The Company requests that all persons and organizations who have claims against it present them immediately by letter to the Company to the attention of Keith Grissom, c/o Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., 10 S. Broadway, Suite 2000, St. Louis, Missouri 63l02. All claims must include (i) the name and address of the claimant; (ii) the amount claimed; (iii) the basis for the claim; and (iv) the date(s) on which the event(s) on which the claim is based occurred, and (v) any other documentation of the claim. NOTICE: Pursuant to §7-90-912 Colorado Revised Statutes, unless sooner barred by any other statute limiting actions, any claim against the Company will be barred if an action to enforce the claim is not commenced within five (5) years after the publication of the Notice or within four (4) months after the claim arises, whichever is later. Legal Notice No: 521076 First Publication: February 1, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 Plaintiff: VALLAGIO AT INVERNESS RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., A NON PROFIT COLORADO CORPORATION v. Defendant(s): MERCEDES DEVITT, DONALD D. SIMPSON, UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION, and CYNTHIA MARES as THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE of ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Attorney for Plaintiff(s) NAVARO & ASSOCIATES LLC Steven Navaro #26191 94 Crown Point Pl. Castle Rock, CO 80108 Tel: 303-793-0900 Fax: 720-863-0957 Email: steve@navarolaw.com Case Number: 2017CV32610 Ctrm/Div: 21 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE FOLLOWING DEFENDANTS: Mercedes Devitt: You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this Summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice. This is an action of foreclosure pursuant to Rule 105, C.R.C.P. to the real property situate in Arapahoe County, Colorado and legally described as follows: Unit 10104, Building L-2, Vallagio at Inverness Residential Condominiums, according to the Condominium Map thereof recorded July 21, 2011 under Reception No. D1069132, and the Vallagio at Inverness Residential Condominium Declaration recorded April 10, 2007, under Reception No. B7045316, in the records of the Clerk and Recorder DATE FILED: December 26, 2017 NAVARO & ASSOCIATES LLC BY: /s/ Steven Navaro Steven Navaro #26191 Legal Notice No: 59985 First Publication: January 4, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent
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in or about the performance of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claims.
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2. All such claims shall be filed with the City of Sheridan, Public Works Director, 4101 South Federal Boulevard, Sheridan CO 80110-5399, on or before the above-mentioned time and date of final settlement.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 8th day of May, 2018, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (3) three directors will be elected to serve four-year terms, and (2) two directors will be elected to serve two-year terms.
3. Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve the City of Sheridan from any and all liability for such claim.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of the Highland Park Metropolitan District ("District") of El Paso County, Colorado.
In order to be a candidate for one of the director positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO): Sue Blair, DEO 7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Phone: 303-381-4960 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 2, 2018. A Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time before end of day on Friday, March 2, 2018. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit correcting an insufficient form. Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on Monday, March 5, 2018. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that application for an absentee ballot may be filed with the Designated Election Official, at the contact information referenced above, no later than the close of business on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. HIGHLAND PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT Sue Blair, Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 521091 First Publication: February 1, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT Notice is hereby given that at 9am on February 19, 2018, the City of Sheridan will make final settlement with Kraemer North American, LLC, in connection with payment for all services rendered, materials furnished, and for all labor performed in and for the following project – The Bottoms Storm Drainage and Roadway Reconstruction Project, Sheridan Bond Improvements Program, Sheridan, Colorado. 1. Any person, co-partnership, association or corporation who has an unpaid claim against the said project for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claims. 2. All such claims shall be filed with the City of Sheridan, Public Works Director, 4101 South Federal Boulevard, Sheridan CO 80110-5399, on or before the above-mentioned time and date of final settlement. 3. Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve the City of Sheridan from any and all liability for such claim. BY ORDER OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR CITY OF SHERIDAN By: /s/ Randy Mourning Public Works Director Legal Notice No.: 521038 First Publication: February 1, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT Notice is hereby given that at 9am on February 19, 2018, the City of Sheridan will make final settlement with Kraemer North American, LLC, in connection with payment for all services rendered, materials furnished, and for all labor performed in and for the following project – 2017 Roadway Reconstruction Project, Sheridan Bond Improvements Program, Sheridan, Colorado. 1. Any person, co-partnership, association or corporation who has an unpaid claim against the said project for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claims.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of the Highland Park Metropolitan District ("District") of El Paso County, Colorado.
2. All such claims shall be filed with the City of Sheridan, Public Works Director, 4101 South Federal Boulevard, Sheridan CO 80110-5399, on or before the above-mentioned time and date of final settlement.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will
3. Failure on the part of a creditor to file such
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BY ORDER OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR CITY OF SHERIDAN By: /s/ Randy Mourning Public Works Director Legal Notice No.: 521039 First Publication: February 1, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent Public Notice A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS §1-13.5-501, 1-13.5-1102(3), 32-1-905(2), C.R.S.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Sheridan Sanitation District No. 2 of Arapahoe and Denver Counties, Colorado.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 8TH day of May, 2018, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, 3 directors will be elected to serve 4year terms. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO): RON TRUJILLO, Designated Election Official c/o Dryden Broyles, Manager Water Resources Engineering 6901 S Yosemite St # 104, Centennial, CO 80112 303-770-9409
The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business on Friday, March 2, 2018 (not less than 67 days before the election).
Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by the close of business on Monday, March 5, 2018 (the sixty-fourth day before the election).
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the designated election official no later than the close of business on Tuesday preceding the election, May 1, 2018. /s/ Ron Trujillo Designated Election Official Signature Legal Notice No.: 521041 First Publication: February 1, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE:
Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon) are proposing to build a new 30-foot (overall height) Stealth Light Pole Communications Tower in the vicinity of 7229 S. Alton Way, Centennial, Arapahoe County, CO 80112. Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Danielle Ross, Wireless Projects, Environmental Resources Management, 200 Wingo Way, Suite 101, Charleston, SC 29464, email: vzwnepa@erm.com, tele#: 1-678-486-2700. Legal Notice No.: 521071 First Publication: February 1, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice CITY OF SHERIDAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE
On the 22nd day of January, 2018, the City Council of the City of Sheridan, Colorado, approved on final reading the following Ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 1-2018 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHERIDAN, COLORADO, APPROVING THE 4095 S. SANTA FE DRIVE REZONING APPLICATION
Copies of aforesaid Ordinance are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, City of Sheridan, 4101 South Federal Blvd., Sheridan, Colorado. Legal Notice No.: 521072 First Publication: February 1, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Littleton Independent Public Notice CITY OF SHERIDAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE
On the 22nd day of January, 2018, the City Council of the City of Sheridan, Colorado, approved on first reading the following Ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 2-2018
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On the 22nd day of January, 2018, the City Council of the City of Sheridan, Colorado, approved on first reading the following Ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 2-2018
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHERIDAN, COLORADO, IMPOSING A TAX ON UNPROCESSED RETAIL MARIJUANA AND RETAIL MARIJUANA SALES AND PRODUCTS, WITHIN THE CITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PASSAGE OF BALLOT ISSUE 2A
Copies of aforesaid Ordinance are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, City of Sheridan, 4101 South Federal Blvd., Sheridan, Colorado. Legal Notice No.: 521073 First Publication: February 1, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Littleton Independent Public Notice CITY OF SHERIDAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE On the 22nd day of January, 2018, the City Council of the City of Sheridan, Colorado, approved on first reading the following Ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 3-2018
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHERIDAN, COLORADO, AMENDING CHAPTER 50, OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS, OF THE SHERIDAN MUNICIPAL CODE
Copies of aforesaid Ordinance are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, City of Sheridan, 4101 South Federal Blvd., Sheridan, Colorado. Legal Notice No.: 521074 First Publication: February 1, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Littleton Independent Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS TRAILMARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of Trailmark Metropolitan District ("District") of Jefferson County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 8th day of May, 2018, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (3) three directors will be elected to serve four-year terms, and (1) one director will be elected to serve a two-year term. In order to be a candidate for one of the director positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO): Sue Blair, DEO 7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Phone: 303-381-4960 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 2, 2018. A Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time before end of day on Friday, March 2, 2018. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit correcting an insufficient form. Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on Monday, March 5, 2018. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that application for an absentee ballot may be filed with the Designated Election Official, at the contact information referenced above, no later than the close of business on Tuesday, May 1, 2018.
Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on Monday, March 5, 2018.
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NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that application for an absentee ballot may be filed with the Designated Election Official, at the contact information referenced above, no later than the close of business on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. TRAILMARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT Sue Blair, Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 521083 First Publication: February 1, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed Proposals in single, endorsed envelope, "Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District Construction of 6" Water Main Replacement On West Geddes Circle In Columbine Manor Subdivision", will be received at the office of the Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District, 8739 Coal Mine Road, Littleton, Colorado 80123, until 1:30 PM, Friday, February 16, 2018 , at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the presence of Bidders or their duly authorized representatives. Specifications and forms for preparing bids may be obtained at the office of ENS Consulting L.L.C., Consulting Engineers, 1200 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 100, Lakewood, Colorado 80232. A deposit of Twenty Dollars ($20.00) will be required for each set. This deposit will be returned on only one set of specifications to those submitting bids. Upon return of each set by anyone not submitting a general bid on or before the time set for opening of bids, Ten Dollars ($10.00) will be returned by the Engineer. No refund will be made on plans and specifications returned after the date and time set for opening of bids. All bids must be accompanied by a certified check payable to the Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District in an amount of at least ten percent (10%) of the Bid, drawn on a bank which is a member of the Federal Reserve System or a Bidder's Bond in like amount. The check or bond will be retained by the District as liquidated damages if the successful bidder refuses or fails to enter into a Contract and provide a Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bond in accordance with his bid when notified of the award. The extent of the work is approximately as follows: 1. Furnish and install 6" DR 18 C-900 PVC Pipe including squeegee bedding, 1,378 L.F. 2. Furnish and install 6" 0.25” wall thickness, Ductile Iron Pipe including 8 mil poly wrap and squeegee bedding, 46 L.F. 3. Furnish and install gate valves and boxes, 7 EA. 4. Furnish and install tie-ins to existing water main, 2 EA. 5. Furnish and install fire hydrants, 3 EA. 6. Transfer service taps, 34 EA. 7. Cut and replace trench asphalt (6" deep), 920 S.Y. 8. Miscellaneous work and material Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of fortyfive (45) days after the time fixed for closing them. The District reserves the right to waive irregularities, to waive technical defects accordingly as the best interest of the District may be served and may reject any and all bids. Completion of Construction shall NOT BE LATER THAN MAY 31, 2018. BY ORDER OF THE PLATTE CANYON WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT ATTEST: Pat Fitzgerald, Manager Legal Notice No.: 521085 First Publication: February 1, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS §1-13.5-501, 1-13.5-1102(3), 32-1-905(2), C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District of Jefferson & Arapahoe Counties, Colorado.
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forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by the close of business on Monday, March 5, 2018.
Public Notice A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS §1-13.5-501, 1-13.5-1102(3), 32-1-905(2), C.R.S.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 8th day of May, 2018, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, 3 directors will be elected to serve 4year terms. Eligible electors of the Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO):
A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS VALLEY SANITATION DISTRICT §1-13.5-501, 1-13.5-1102(3), 32-1-905(2), C.R.S.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District of Jefferson & Arapahoe Counties, Colorado.
Patrick Fitzgerald 8739 W. Coal Mine Ave. Littleton, CO 80123 303-979-2333 The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business on March 2, 2018. Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by the close of business on Monday, March 5, 2018. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the designated election official no later than the close of business on Tuesday preceding the election, May 1, 2018. Patrick Fitzgerald Designated Election Official Signature Legal Notice No.: 521086 First Publication: February 1, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent
Public Notice A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS SOUTHWEST METROPOLITAN WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT §1-13.5-501, 1-13.5-1102(3), 32-1-905(2), C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Southwest Metropolitan Water and Sanitation District of Arapahoe, Douglas and Jefferson Counties, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 8th day of May, 2018, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, 3 directors will be elected to serve 4year terms. Eligible electors of the Southwest Metropolitan Water and Sanitation District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO): Patrick Fitzgerald 8739 W. Coal Mine Ave. Littleton, CO 80123 303-979-2333 The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business on March 2, 2018. Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by the close of business on Monday, March 5, 2018. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the designated election official no later than the close of business on Tuesday preceding the election, May 1, 2018. Patrick Fitzgerald Designated Election Official Signature Legal Notice No.: 521090 First Publication: February 1, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent
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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Valley Sanitation District of Arapahoe County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 8th day of May, 2018, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, 2 directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms. Eligible electors of the Valley Sanitation District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO): Patrick Fitzgerald 8739 W. Coal Mine Ave. Littleton, CO 80123 303-979-2333 The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business on March 2, 2018. Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by the close of business on Monday, March 5, 2018.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the designated election official no later than the close of business on Tuesday preceding the election, May 1, 2018.
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Patrick Fitzgerald Designated Election Official Signature Legal Notice No.: 521093 First Publication: February 1, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR SOUTH SUBURBAN PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the South Suburban Park and Recreation District of Arapahoe, Douglas and Jefferson Counties, Colorado.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, three (3) directors will be elected to serve a four-year term.
Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available from Micki L. Mills, the Designated Election Official for the District, at 390 Union Boulevard, Suite 400, Lakewood, Colorado, mmills@cccfirm.com. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, March 2, 2018).
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the designated election official no later than the close of business on Tuesday preceding the election, May 1, 2018.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above address between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, May 1, 2018). All absentee ballots must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 7:00 p.m. on election day.
Patrick Fitzgerald Designated Election Official Signature
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Legal Notice No.: 521092 First Publication: February 1, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent
By: /s/ Micki L. Mills Designated Election Official
Public Notice A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS BOW MAR WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT §1-13.5-501, 1-13.5-1102(3), 32-1-905(2), C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Bow Mar Water and Sanitation District of Jefferson & Arapahoe Counties, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 8th day of May, 2018, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, 3 directors will be elected to serve 4year terms. Eligible electors of the Bow Mar Water and Sanitation District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a SelfNomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO): Patrick Fitzgerald 8739 W. Coal Mine Ave. Littleton, CO 80123 303-979-2333 The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business on March 2, 2018. Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by the close of business on Monday, March 5, 2018. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the designated election official no later than the close of business on Tuesday preceding the election, May 1, 2018.
Legal Notice No: 521077 First Publication : February 1, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR SOUTHERN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Southern Metropolitan District of Arapahoe County, Colorado.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two (2) directors will be elected to serve a four-year term and one (1) director will be elected to serve a two-year term.
Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available from Micki L. Mills, the Designated Election Official for the District, at 390 Union Boulevard, Suite 400, Lakewood, Colorado, mmills@cccfirm.com. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, March 2, 2018).
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above address between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, May 1, 2018). All absentee ballots must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 7:00 p.m. on election day. SOUTHERN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Micki L. Mills Designated Election Official Legal Notice No: 521078 First Publication: February 1, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent
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TRAILMARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT Sue Blair, Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 521083 First Publication: February 1, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 8th day of May, 2018, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, 3 directors will be elected to serve 4year terms. Eligible electors of the Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO):
Patrick Fitzgerald 8739 W. Coal Mine Ave. Littleton, CO 80123 303-979-2333
Patrick Fitzgerald Designated Election Official Signature Legal Notice No.: 521093 First Publication: February 1, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent
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for 12 years and was an Iowa farm girl “way back when.” Now, she takes piano classes and participates in total-body fitness and pickleball. “Malley’s a great place,” Johnson added. Nancy Dickeson, dining coordinator, said the way people see it should be different. “Take away the stigma that this is only for `old’ people,” said Dickeson, who runs the program built by a partnership between the Volunteers of America and the City of Englewood. “It’s (for those) over 60, but 60’s not old. I would love for people to view this as a social time and a great way to get a good meal.”
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likely 3-3 split on polarizing issues, no direct District 1 representation and no mayor seated for months. Council can technically choose a mayor without a seventh member seated, but that’s “highly unlikely,” and the council preferred to make the District 1 appointment before selecting a mayor, said Eric Keck, city manager. The council’s talks on appointment hit the wall at a Jan. 24 special meeting, where the discussions turned to the root cause of the division. “We look at our representation differently — the budget versus social and environmental issues, what the government role is,” Councilmember Laurett Barrentine said at the Jan. 24 special meeting to discuss the appointment. We “are somewhat divided in what we believe our role is.” Barrentine chalked up the split in which applicants council prefers to
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Standard Response Protocol Another resource that was was sparked by tragedy and is available to all school districts nationwide for free is the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) created by the “I Love U Guys” Foundation. The foundation was started by Ellen and John-Michael Keyes in response to the death of their daughter, Emily Keyes, who was killed when a gunman held seven girls hostage at Platte Canyon High School in Bailey in 2006. During the time she was held hostage, Keyes sent her parents text messages reading “I love u guys.” The foundation aims to restore and protect the joy of youth through educational programs and positive actions in collaboration with families,
Dickeson, an Englewood resident herself, said that five or six years ago, the program used to see about double the amount of attendees it does now. She’s not sure if a stigma about the program being for old people caused the decline or if people are more active and cooking for themselves. Either way, she’d like to see more seniors coming in to eat and be with others. And the food is nutritious — each meal consists of an entree and sides like fruit, breads, milk and vegetables that provide at least one-third of the recommended daily nutrients for older adults, according to a fact sheet by the VOA. The meals are also low in sodium, fat and cholesterol, the sheet said. Looking for a good time to come? On Feb. 8, Malley will serve a Valentine’s Day lunch at noon after an 11:30 a.m. Zach Badgett, 66, and Nancy Finn, 91, eat at the Malley Senior Recreation bingo game. Call 303-762-2664 for more Center’s senior lunch program Jan. 24. Badgett, a Denver resident, has come to information. the lunch program for several years. ELLIS ARNOLD
the difference in philosophies among the councilmembers — whether the council should concern itself with an applicant’s environmental opinions, for example. That difference in philosophy about the role of government is a mischaracterization, Councilmember Linda Olson said. “I believe in limited government, and I believe in sound budgets — I don’t believe you need an accountancy in every candidate to do that,” Olson said, referencing Barrentine’s preference for applicant Andrea Manion, an accountant who has worked for Arapahoe County. “What you need are people who can really understand broad sectors of people and have backgrounds in understanding how to problem-solve together.” Looking to raise the budget isn’t what Olson would look to do on an issue like homelessness, for example, but the council has a responsibility to talk about its role with such issues and not push homeless people into other communities, Olson said.
schools, communities, organizations and government entities. The Standard Response Protocol is based not on individual scenarios but on the response to any given situation. It allows students, teachers, security officials and first responders to use the same vocabulary and specifies what is done in a lockout, lockdown, evacuation and shelter situation. Districts practice drills for these scenarios multiple times a year to ensure smooth execution. By standardizing the vocabulary, everyone can understand the response and status of the event. For students, this provides continuity of expectations and actions throughout their educational career. For teachers, this becomes a simpler process to train and drill. For first responders, the protocols establish a greater predictability that persists through-
“To me, they’re deep human-condition issues that we have a responsibility for,” Olson added. The back-and-forth exchange came during a discussion about why the council hit a deadlock in which Councilmembers Olson, Amy Martinez and Cheryl Wink favored two applicants and Councilmembers Barrentine, Rita Russell and Dave Cuesta preferred a different pair. Olson asked if the other councilmembers would be willing to accept one of her preferred applicants, but no one budged. Manion and three other applicants, out of seven — nine applied initially, but two dropped out of the process — emerged as front-runners at the Jan. 16 city council meeting: Othoniel Sierra, a member of the Citizens Alliance for a Sustainable Englewood (CASE) and a senior sales executive for a company called IHS who grew up in a Spanish-speaking home; Scott Danford, an Englewood Chamber of Commerce board member and a franchise owner and marketing
out any incident. Parents can easily understand the practices and can reinforce the protocol. Additionally, this protocol gives schools a game plan even when an unforeseen event occurs. The protocol also allows more specific information to be shared. An intruder event may start as a lockdown, which is used to secure individual rooms and keep students quiet and in place when there is a threat inside the school. But as the intruder is isolated, first responders might transition parts of the school to an “evacuate to the gym and lockdown,” and later “evacuate to the bus zone.” Jeffco was the first district to implement the SRP and today it is used by 18,000 schools around the country. All but two Denver metro districts use the SRP. Aurora Public Schools and Littleton Public Schools have their own protocols.
consultant for Welcomemat Services; and Carson Green, the president of CyGen Technologies and former chair of the Englewood Board of Adjustment and Appeals. Manion is a former tax analyst for Xcel Energy. Olson, Martinez and Wink gave Sierra and Danford as their top two choices, while Barrentine, Russell and Cuesta gave Manion and Green as their top two at the Jan. 16 meeting. That split held on Jan. 24, although Cuesta focused on Manion in his appeals. Candidates who wish to run in the special election — which is not limited to the applicants considered by city council — can pick up election materials and petitions on Feb. 8. They’ll have 20 days to get the necessary 50 signatures from registered voters in District 1 to get on the ballot. District 1 encompasses roughly the city’s northwest region, part of the north-central area and its downtown core. For a map, visit englewoodco.gov/inside-city-hall/ city-council.
SRP in practice To make sure that everyone in the school building knows exactly what to do, school districts run drills throughout the school year. Englewood Schools, for instance, requires drills each month at its two high schools, two middle schools and four elementary schools. In the fall, the district put its lockout procedure in place when a suspicious package was left outside one of its high schools. During a lockout, the goal is to keep the threat out and safeguard students and staff within the building. It allows for educational practices to continue with little classroom interruption or distraction. “The lockout made sure everyone was safe and secured everyone indoors while law enforcement made sure the package was not a risk,” said Mandy Braun, director of safety and security for Engle-
wood Schools. Other examples of why lockouts are implemented include dangerous wildlife in the area, such as the presence of snakes or mountain lions in Douglas County, or local law enforcement activity, such as a suspect on the loose. In Douglas County, the state patrol recently started participating in the school district’s lockdown drills because troopers may be the first ones to arrive at the school in an active situation. That kind of collaboration among state and local law enforcement and school districts ensures preparedness and the right — and best — response to keeping students safe, school officials say, in the case the unthinkable happens yet again. “We have to win this thing called school safety,” McDonald said. “And we better have the relationship in place today because if we don’t, tomorrow is too late.”