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School district leader to retire Arapahoe County Sheriff David Walcher talks Oct. 10 about the criminal investigation of the Dec. 13, 2013 shooting at Arapahoe High School that killed student Claire Davis, along with the shooter, Karl Pierson. Seated along the wall are, from left, District Attorney George Brauchler, Littleton Public Schools Superintendent Scott Murphy, and Claire’s parents, Michael and Desiree Davis. Photos by Christy Steadman
Shooter planned attack for weeks No criminal liability found on part of school district in Arapahoe High attack By Jennifer Smith
jsmith@colorado communitymedia.com Karl Pierson set the date for his murderous rampage at Arapahoe High School eight weeks prior to carrying it out on Dec. 13, 2013. “It is a day of gore, filled with murder, suicide,” he wrote on Oct. 26 of that year. The words are in a computer diary uncovered by the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office investigation into the murder of Arapahoe student Claire Davis and the attempted murders of a student sitting near her and debate coach Tracy Murphy. Arapahoe County Sheriff Dave Walcher detailed the investigation during a press conference Oct. 10, saying it revealed no criminal liability on the part of the school district. The sheriff’s office released a 37page report that summarizes about 4,000 pages of supporting documents. But reporters pressured Walcher and Littleton Public Schools Superintendent Scott Murphy about whether more could have been done between September 2013, when Pierson was suspended for threatening the debate coach, and the day Pierson took his own life in the school library after mortally wounding Davis. According to the report, Tracy Murphy certainly had concerns after removing Pierson as the captain of a debate team
Micki Jacoby, the step-mother of former Arapahoe High School security guard Cameron Rust talks to members of the media following the conclusion of the Oct. 10 press conference at the Arapahoe County Sheriff ’s Office. Jacoby spoke about Rust’s experience and his desire to hear the truth come out.
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on Sept. 3, 2013. “Tracy never had a kid look at him with the look of hatred that Karl did that day,” reads the report. “It was `haunting’ how Karl looked at him.” Later that day, Pierson was heard
screaming that he was going to kill Tracy Murphy. “A statement on its own isn’t necessarily a crime,” said Walcher, noting that kids say stuff like that all the time. “But how do we get to a point when we know that one or two or three kids down here are actually capable. That’s what we’ve got to figure out.” During his suspension, Pierson was evaluated by school psychologist Esther Shooter continues on Page 22
Scott Murphy has been with LPS for 24 years By Jennifer Smith
jsmith@colorado communitymedia.com Littleton Public Schools Superintendent Scott Murphy announced on Oct. 9 that he’ll retire after the close of this school year. “I was looking at doing this earlier, but with all of the events of this year, I decided to wait,” he told the members of the LPS Board of Education during their regular meeting. Murphy’s retirement will be effective June 15, 2015. The announcement came on the evening before he was slated to stand with Arapahoe County Sheriff Dave Walcher and District Murphy Attorney George Brauchler to release the results of the investigation into the shooting at Arapahoe High School on Dec. 13 of last year. It was also the evening the board passed a resolution supporting Safe Schools Month following a discussion of actions taken since the shooting. The board has approved $810,000 for an in-house mental-health clinic and $200,000 for additional school resource officers. The Littleton Police Department has also secured a grant for an SRO dedicated to the Whitman/Options campus, which houses the district’s alternative schools. “We’re working with our partners to make safety our highest priority,” said Melissa Cooper, director of special education/student support services. Board President Lucie Stanish said the board will be working with a search firm to find Murphy’s replacement in time for the 2015-16 school year. “There’s a lot going on, but we’re LPS, so everything will be OK,” said boardmember Kelly Perez. Murphy served as the district’s chief financial officer and assistant superintendent for 16 years before taking the helm as superintendent in 2006. He began his career as a social worker in Boulder and Larimer counties in 1978.
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Mixed-use Jones District a big deal
Centennial development to bring residential, commercial and retail By Christy Steadman csteadman@colorado communitymedia.com
A homestead consisting of a house, barn, chicken coop and garage that sits on 42 acres of land will soon be completely demolished to make way for a new destination where people can live, work and play in Centennial. On Oct. 7, Jones International Ltd. unveiled plans for The Jones District — a mixed-use urban development community to include 1.8 million square feet of residential, commercial and retail establishments. “For several years, I’ve looked across this expanse of land and envisioned the potential of a business and community center that contributes to the vitality of South Denver,” said Glenn R. Jones, chief executive officer for Jones International. “The Jones District will create a destination that is defined by both economic success and community contribution.” Jones, who was inducted into the Colorado Business Hall of Fame in 2013, built his business empire over the past four decades, working first in cable television and, more recently, by capitalizing on the growing field of online education. Jones International University is located immediately east of the development site. The Jones District site is situated immediately east of I-25, East Dry Creek Road to the north and East County Line to the south.
The 42 acres where The Jones District will be developed was previously part of the Larrick homestead, which the family purchased in 1952 for $47,000 and consisted of 320 acres. Louise Larrick, author of “Breaking Ground,” a book offering stories of her family’s life from 1885 to 2013, lived in the house until she passed away in August 2013. The land is Centennial’s largest undeveloped parcel under single ownership, said Centennial Mayor Cathy Noon. In addition, it is the largest commercial development project the city will have a hand in shaping. Centennial is a relatively new city, having incorporated in 2001. “The vision of The Jones District was here long before we have been,” Noon said. Plans for the project were submitted to the city in March 2013 and in the fall of 2013, Centennial City Council approved redevelopment and zoning agreements for The Jones District. On June 16, city council unanimously passed a resolution approving a $9.5 million, 25-year tax credit for the developers of The Jones District. The Opus Development Company, LLC will be partnering with Jones International, as the development partner. Master planning and conceptual design of The Jones District are led by Barber Architecture of Denver. New urbanism is an architectural movement, said Michael Barber, principal and director of design for Barber Architecture, which entails being communityoriented and public accessible amenities. It emphasizes walkability, bike and transit use. “The Jones District melds in-
Glenn R. Jones, CEO for Jones International Ltd., behind podium, announces the architectural design plans for The Jones District at a press conference Oct. 7, while Centennial Mayor Cathy Noon and Peter Coakley, senior vice president and general manager of the Opus Development Company, LLC listen. The press conference took place on the 42 acres of property, formerly the Larrick homestead, where The Jones District will be developed. Photo by Christy Steadman door and outdoor spaces,” Barber said, “ensuring that businesses, residents and visitors can take full advantage of the Colorado outdoor lifestyle.” The design concept will incorporate an architectural theme with neo-classic influence, he said. Roughly 1.2 million or 1.3 million of the 1.8 million square feet will be offices, said Peter Coakley, senior vice president and general manager of the Opus Development Co. Some of the buildings
may boast up to 15 stories. Up to 20 percent of the 1.8 million square feet is permitted to be residential structures, said Mary Bliss, vice president of real estate and facilities for Jones International, Ltd. Pocket parks will provide green space, wide sidewalks will promote walkability, restaurants will keep nightlife vibrant and ground floor arcades will provide protection from the elements, Coakley said. “It represents the worker of to-
day,” Bliss said. In addition, the Jones District is known as a transit oriented district, meaning the development will have direct access to light rail via an expanded access point at the Dry Creek Station. “This is a well-thought out, cohesive development with magnificent potential,” Noon said. “It helps mold the identity of the city. It promotes that we’re a visionary city.”
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Gay couples celebrate marriage ruling By Chris Michlewicz
cmichlewicz@colorado communitymedia.com Whether or not all of Colorado’s leaders and residents agree with the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold rulings that struck down gay marriage bans in five states, there is little argument that it signals a monumental shift. Gay couples began lining up for marriage licenses at some county courthouses after the Oct. 6 ruling, and soon, images of happy same-sex partners sealing their vows with a kiss were splashed on television and computer screens across the country. Meanwhile, prominent voices that have spoken out against gay marriage have largely fallen silent, or couched their comments in the wake of noticeable changes in public sentiment on the issue. While some in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual community are celebrating what they consider a historic turning point, there are others who believe the decision was long overdue. Parker resident Patrick Wendling-Markwell said he and his husband refused to rely on elected officials before making it official.
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Changing attitudes
Attitudes toward the gay community have vastly improved since the 1990s, in part because of traditional and social media. Ebner, 41, points to Ellen DeGeneres’ decision to come out on her TV show in the mid-90s and the popular sitcom “Will and Grace,” which put the subject at the forefront, as contributors. Greg Baird, a national lecturer on LGBT issues, also credits younger generations with promoting acceptance and understanding. Baird, who is open about his own homosexuality, said he was elated but not shocked by the Supreme Court’s decision. “When things started to evolve in California and Iowa, I knew the tides were changing and I knew things would happen pretty quickly,” said Baird, who is based in Chicago. “I think it’s going to happen all over. Years from now, we’ll be, like, what were we thinking (when bans were in place)?” However, Baird has no illusions that the entire country will jump on board, and believes some governors in conservative states will mount challenges to same-sex marriage. On its website, Focus on the Family says marriage should only occur between a man and a woman. “Unfortunately, the standard of lifelong, traditional marriage as the foundation of family life in our nation is under attack,” it says.
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well-known stage actor in Denver, wants a big production with 200 guests. In fact, the wedding will have a theater concept and occur on a stage, which is where the couple first met in 1998. “We deserve that and that’s what we want,” Ebner said. “For as long as we’ve waited, to feel validated and feel like everyone else, it’s amazing.” Douglas County Clerk and Recorder Jack Arrowsmith said his office issued marriage licenses to eight same-sex couples within the first four days of the announcement. Colorado’s legalization of civil unions in March 2013 afforded certain limited rights, but married gay couples will now get the same benefits as heterosexual couples. Gaining rights to equal treatment has been among the primary arguments from gay marriage proponents. Baird listed examples of angering situations, including one in which a gay man passed away and his family was able to legally enter the home to remove his furniture and clothes, instead of his long-term live-in boyfriend. “It’s an awful thing to do to two people that have been together a long time, and I’ve seen it happen many times,” Baird said. “And if your partner becomes ill, you should be able to go into the hospital to see them.” More involvement is needed from the LGBT community to reduce the number of teens left homeless by their decision to come out to their parents, Baird said. He listed off job and housing discrimination and transgender rights as frontiers that need more attention. “It’s come far, but we’ve got a ways to go,” he said.
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Coffman, Romanoff turn up the heat Candidates for 6th Congressional District square off By Vic Vela
vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com The mutual dislike between two candidates who are locked in a tight 6th Congressional District race was on full display during an Oct. 6 debate in Denver. It has been a bruising campaign between Republican Congressman Mike Coffman and Democratic former state House Speaker Andrew Romanoff — and the KUSA-TV-sponsored debate showed there are no signs of the two letting up on each other any time soon. When Romanoff accused Coffman of supporting tax cuts to companies that ship jobs oversees, Coffman turned toward his rival with an index finger pointed in his direction. “You’re distorting my record exactly how you did to Sen. (Michael) Bennet in
2010, no different,” said a scolding Coffman. Coffman was referring to the brutal 2010 Senate Democratic primary between Bennet and Romanoff, one that was littered with negative ads. Bennet’s name re-surfaced later in the 30-minute debate when the subject turned to budget votes. Romanoff blasted Coffman’s support in Congress for a Republican-backed budget that Romanoff feels is unfair to the middle class. “The budget plan that Congressman Coffman supports would allow millionaires lavish tax breaks while forcing middle class families to pay more,” Romanoff said. “You’re still running the same campaign that you ran against Sen. Bennet, no exception — you’re still the same candidate,” Coffman said in response, adding that his budget votes in Congress required “courage” to address the national debt. Coffman continued to fire back at Romanoff’s remarks. “I think it is absolutely gutless for you to
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“Frankly, congressman it just discourages people from voting. Maybe that’s your goal.” The two dueled over a number of issues during the debate, including gay marriage. The two were asked about same-sex nuptials just hours after the Supreme Court declined to hear appeals from states that ban gay marriage, which will soon clear the way for same-sex partners to wed in several states, including Colorado. Coffman, who is personally against gay marriage, reminded viewers that he works in the legislative branch of government and that it’s the courts that are taking up the issue. “The courts have spoken, and I respect the decision of the courts,” he said. But Romanoff, who supports marriage equality, said that answer isn’t good enough. “It’s not enough to simply say, ‘I’m part of the legislative branch,’ when Congress has sought to outlaw marriage equality,” Romanoff said.
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October 17, 2014
Benefit targets pancreatic cancer Wings of Hope partners with CU center By Mike DiFerdinando
mdiferdinando@coloradocommunitymedia.com Former Castle Pines Mayor Maureen Shul has seen the devastation of pancreatic cancer firsthand. In 2009, Shul lost her mother and brother to pancreatic cancer within months of one another. Shul said losing her loved ones to cancer dramatically changed her life and priorities and led her to found Wings of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Research in 2012, a nonprofit that raises awareness and funding for pancreatic cancer research at the University of Colorado Cancer Center. “Pancreatic cancer came out of no-
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where and took two of my family members and I just knew that I had to do something to raise awareness,” Shul said. In February 2013, the University of Colorado Cancer Center entered into a formal partnership with Wings of Hope, with both entities combining efforts to have the cancer center become the regional hub and
national destination for pancreatic cancer research. “Most people have no idea that we have the top physicians and researchers working on treatments right here in our backyard,” Shul said. “The doctors that we’re partnering with at CU are leading the way on pancreatic cancer research.” After last year’s benefit, Wings of Hope presented $45,000 to the CU Cancer Center for pancreatic cancer research, which has already translated into patient care. Shul said she hopes to raise an additional $25,000 each year and is aiming to bring in $75,000 to $80,000 this year. This year’s event will be held Oct. 30 at The Wildlife Experience, 10035 S. Peoria Street in Parker, and will feature as keynote speaker Eric Alexander, recounting his historic climb to the top of Mount Everest while guiding his blind friend, Erik Weihenmayer.
Tickets for the event cost $100 for an individual, $5,000 to be a Gold Sponsor (provides reserved seating for 20, logo on all ads, program and on IMAX screen before and after program), $2,000 to be a Silver Sponsor (provides reserved seating for 10, logo on program, logo on IMAX screen before and after program) and $1,000 to be a Bronze Sponsor (provides reserved seating for six, logo on program, logo on IMAX screen before and after program.) The event begins at 6 p.m. and there will be cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and live and silent auctions. “We hope that we’ll be able to continue to raise the funds needed to attract the best and brightest in pancreatic cancer research,” Shul said. For more information, contact Shul at 720-733-0491 or email info@wingsofhopepcr.org.
NEWS IN A HURRY CCSD saves taxpayers money On Oct. 2, the Cherry Creek School District successfully sold $37.6 million of its debt for a savings to taxpayers of $6 million. The winning bid was submitted by J.P. Morgan Securities with an interest rate of 1.69 percent. The issue refinances $43.5 million of outstanding Series 2005 bonds that carried an interest rate of 4.2 percent. “The resultant savings are passed directly to the taxpayers of the district through an average reduction in tax col-
lections of $558,000 per year from 2015 through 2024,” said Guy Bellville, the district’s chief financial officer. The district sold $31.2 million in debt in December 2013 for an additional savings of $4.2 million.
More meetings for mental health The National Alliance for Mental Illness Arapahoe/Douglas Counties family support group is adding meetings to its schedule. Beginning on Oct. 14, the group will meet on the second and fourth
Tuesday evenings of every month except for November and December, when it will meet only on the second Tuesday due to the holidays. The group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network building, 155 Inverness Drive West. For more information, contact familysupportgroup@namiadco.org
Church celebrates remodel Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit is inviting the public to a tailgate party/open
house to celebrate the completion of a remodeling project that began in April. The event takes place at 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at the church, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Games, food, tours and balloons are included. People are welcome to visit the youth fundraiser pumpkin patch. The church has about 150 members consisting of people from Highlands Ranch, Littleton and Centennial.
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CU, museum raise $170K for military students The Wildlife Experience and the University of Colorado together raised more than $170,000 to fund scholarships for combat veterans attending CU Denver and CU Anschutz Medical Center during the museum’s annual gala on Oct. 10 at The Wildlife Experience. With a “Combat to Classroom” theme in honor of military veterans, nearly 500 attendees celebrated the new CU South Denver Facility at The Wildlife Experience. Dave and Gail Liniger donated the museum building and land to the University of Colorado in September. Valued at $40 million, the gift is the largest real estate donation in the history of the university. The building will now be known as The Liniger
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Patriotism isn’t as simple as slogans Like everyone else, I have been absorbed with the recent argumentative developments in Jefferson County. The school board has had its hands full, hasn’t it? I am not going to point fingers at anyone or advocate anyone: That’s done much better somewhere else. But one thing did stand out that I thought could serve my purposes here, and that was the proposal to foster more patriotism among students. I thought I knew exactly what the word means, but even so, I looked it up again. And I was right — but it made me wonder just how patriotism could be approached in the classroom. I think the course or the seminar or whatever it was going to be would have to begin with a disclaimer: “Not everyone feels the same way about the United States as you do. Some of you feel more strongly than others, and are willing to chant `U-S-A’ whenever you get the chance, and others would rather eat their hand than chant `U-S-A’.” I would rather eat my hand. Some of us have an American flag on our houses day and night, and some don’t. Does that mean that the ones with flags are more patriotic, and the ones without flags are less patriotic? Of course. Some people love the Fourth of July and some don’t. If you don’t like the Fourth, does that mean you are less patriotic? Of course. It’s my least favorite day of the year. It
comes with loud noises and obnoxious behavior. Oh, here and there, a few people remember why the day is being celebrated, but mostly it’s an endorsement to get intoxicated, blow things up, and set fire to patio furniture. Let’s say Patriotism 101 was going to be a 3-credit course. Who would you bring in to teach it? The winner or the loser of a drawing? If I were asked to lead the course, I would aim for balance, and perhaps for irony. Everyone would have to listen to John Philip Sousa 24 hours straight. Everyone would be expected to watch “Coming Home” and fast-forward to the scene where Jon Voight, who is a paralyzed Vietnam veteran, speaks to a roomful of young men who are considering enlistment. I would ask them, “Was Jon Voight more patriotic before he enlisted and is he less patriotic now, or is he more patriotic now than he was before?” Everyone would have to recite the Gettysburg Address to a bunch of second-graders, who might be hearing it for the first time. Everyone would have to find out who Joseph McCarthy was.
And who First Lieutenant Audie Murphy was. Second Lieutenant William Calley. Corporal Pat Tillman. Olympians Tommie Smith and John Carlos. I would ask my students if you can be a racist and a patriotic American at the same time. Or if you can be homophobic and a patriotic American at the same time. I would ask if conservatives are more patriotic than liberals, or the other way around. That’s where it gets tricky. Once that question is asked, the can of worms becomes very wormy. I would require everyone to experience some kind of civil disobedience regarding a perceived inequity, and then to write a 650word essay, like this is, about it. How would the students be evaluated? Maybe I would ask each of them to name the 43 people who have been sworn in as presidents of the United States. No, that would be too easy. It couldn’t possibly be that specific, because patriotism can’t be defined for everyone anymore than love can be or God or even art. I never asked my students, “What is art?” It would have taken up the entire semester, and in the end it would have answered nothing. I thought it was ironic that this bit about “patriotism” was to be required in a county named Jefferson. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR A vote for ourselves
The South Suburban Parks and Recreation District is asking voters to approve a 2-mill property tax increase this November. For several years increasing expenses, including rising costs for water, construction materials, utilities, health care mandates and salaries, has outpaced the district’s revenue. Much of our infrastructure and many of our aging facilities need attention. Even our newest recreation centers are almost 10 years old. The decision to ask voters to approve a tax increase has not been made lightly. Last fall, the board of directors convened a Citizens’ Committee of more than 70 volunteers to help evaluate the operations of the district. After reviewing the report from the committee, the board held public meetings and subsequently commissioned an opinion poll on how best to meet the needs of the
district. Based on all this information, the board authorized the district to place a request for a mill levy increase on the upcoming ballot, Issue 4C. The additional funding each year will be used by the district to address cost increases, improve services and to begin deferred repairs on a number of parks, playgrounds, trails and facilities. For each district home, the 2-mill property tax increase will amount to an additional $8 per year for each $100,000 of appraised home value. This tax will sunset in 10 years. Ballot Issue 4C is about maintaining what we have. Our citizens value their parks and trails. Surveys show that more than 90 percent of district residents use our recreation centers and other facilities. All of us benefit from having an award-winning, high-quality park and recreation district. Our beautiful parks and trails enhance our quality of life.
Our first-rate facilities and programs bolster our property values. Vote Yes on 4C. Pam Eller Board of Directors, SSPRD Columbine Valley
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I attended the Sept. 23 debate between Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman and his Democratic opponent, former Colorado House Speaker Andrew Romanoff. Coffman has served the United States honorably as a member of our armed services, but his service in the House — trying to represent the diverse, competitive, equally divided people of the 6th District — has been hampered by his Party’s paralysis of the 113th Congress. He is so yesterday. Romanoff represents our future. He will fight to create clean-energy jobs, harnessing the Colorado sun and wind to boost our economy and save
our environment; he believes in the equal status of women to control their reproductive lives and receive equal pay for equal work, and to raise the minimum wage for all; he offers legislative compassion to those touched by the violence in the Aurora theater and the halls of Arapahoe High School instead of blind fealty to the gun lobby; and he understands education is the ticket to the middle class, and will fight equitably across the aisle to make college more affordable for the DREAMers as well as the Colorado graduate. When you vote on Nov. 4, vote for the future; vote for Andrew! Jean Haas Centennial
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Do-over needed on character test “It’s not what happens to us that defines our character, it is how we respond to what happens to us.” I am sure you have heard that before, and if you have read my column in the past few years or heard me speak, you have heard me espouse these very same words. Well, last week, those words put me to the test personally. How did I do on that test? FFS (failed for sure.) “What?” you ask. “The guy who writes and speaks about positive attitude, integrity, and taking the high road failed the character test?” Yes he did. It really was not my fault — OK, maybe it was. However, there were mitigating circumstances that resulted in my flagrant display of lack of discretion and patience. You see, I had been traveling for the past six weeks on a fairly intense schedule. And the final week included seven cities in five days. And that was nine flights and four different hotels. And I have been wrestling with migraine headaches for a while, and the magnitude and insanity of the trip were only exceeded by the ferociousness of the headaches. So lack of sleep and pain were certainly contributing factors to the eventual breakdown in char-
acter. But, it was also not my fault that on the very last leg of the trip home, someone opened up a can of “stupid” on the plane. Now, that wasn’t nice of me, was it? I mean, the ridiculousness and ineptness of my fellow passengers and the flight attendants on that flight hit an all-time high, or low for that matter. Three people sitting in the wrong seat or row, a woman ringing for the flight attendant as we taxied away from the gate so she could ask if she could change her flight after we had already left, to the flight attendants being unable to locate and then relocate a suitcase in the overhead compartment for a passenger. They must have looked for 15 minutes at the same compartment and the same bag and then
finally realized that it was the bag they were searching for. I mean, really, how many flight attendants does it take to change a light bulb? Now I am just getting mean, aren’t I? I was tired, cranky, in pain, and just miserable. And that’s when it hit me: I was the one who hit an all-time high, or low for that matter. My pain and anxiety were only exceeded by my own arrogance and impatience. My character was tested and I failed. And I wish that I could let myself off the hook and chalk it up to a bad day and being human. However I choose not to so that I can learn from my poor behavior and attitude. So this is an open letter, apology, and confession of a weary traveler. The truth is that I travel so often and I can say that I love the flight attendants. I know many of them because of the frequent travel. I am rarely if ever inconvenienced by the airlines. And since I fly almost exclusively on United, this is a shout-out to all of you at United and thank you all for the great work that you do. Over the past 20 years I have met the most interesting passengers on my flights and love to hear their stories.
So again, it wasn’t my fellow fliers and seat mates, nor was it the flight attendants, sad to say it, but it was just me. Sometimes when we are working hard, studying, and preparing so that we pass the trials and tests of life with A’s or B’s, we are motivated not to achieve anything less. And when we do receive that lower grade, like maybe even an F, it is a very blunt and quick reminder to get back on the right course of study, hard work, and preparation. I know that for me, the failed character test may have been just what I needed, and just what the teacher ordered. The good news is that I can still hear my teacher Zig Ziglar saying to me, “Michael, failure is an event, not a person. And yes, yesterday really did end last night.” Are you passing the tests of life? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@ gmail.com, and when we do get back on course, it will always be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.
October haunting is no sure thing October has traditionally been a spooky month, with several market busts landing on the 10th month of the year. However, even though the thirdquarter earnings typically add volatility, on average, October is not the worst month of the year. It makes you wonder whether markets, when they defy logic, have a history to follow no matter what the facts are. It could almost appear as a haunting. October is plagued with volatility for many reasons: • The shift from the summer months, which are typically slow, toward the retail anticipation of the holiday season changes the focus of investors. • The start of the fourth quarter, which is signaling the end of the year is near. Investors may fear there is not enough time to improve or make a change that will significantly impact their annual returns. • Third-quarter reporting season begins. This is a crucial report in that it is the last one of 2014 and it looks back at the year so far, in addition to predicting what might occur in the remaining few months of the year. • The markets normally react with daily swings during earnings season based on which company or sectors are reporting and whether the news is good or bad. This particular year we have a few additional conditions that may cloud the stock market. • The stock market never likes uncertainty and mid-term elections are just
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rado U. S. House District 6, has gotten over $200,00 from the secretive ActBlue PAC (political action committee), which has unknown contributors that earmark donations for specific candidates. On the other hand, his opponent, U.S. House Rep. Republican Mike Coffman has accepted contributions from mostly wellknown PACs. Incredibly, a recent attack ad by the left coast CounterPAC insinuates that Coffman has received contributions
around the corner. • Many countries in Europe are in recession, Russia is being sanctioned and China’s gross domestic product (GDP) is falling. This makes the U.S. one of the strongest economies in the world, which is being impacted by weaker countries. Investors are still haunted by the witch of October and many remain frustrated with paltry returns so far this year. This is a sensitive month, mainly due to the crashes of 1929, 1987 and 2008. There were also large declines in 1978, 1979, 1989 and 1997. Despite this dismal news, we often see substantial upswings during the first month of fall as well. We are also on the threshold of the strongest positive months on Wall Street, which historically have been from November through April. Traditionally, October marks the end of the worst six months on the market, according to the Stock Trader’s Almanac. Therefore, investors both on the sidelines or committed to their strategy have some homework to do. Here are some positive things to
from Russian billionaires and a Chinese casino owner, which would be illegal. If this is true, why hasn’t CounterPAC reported this to the Federal Election Commission? The obvious answer is that this attack ad is completely bogus. Thank goodness Colorado voters are smart enough not to believe these bogus attack ads against Rep. Coffman. He has run an honest and open campaign following the traditions he learned as a Marine. Let’s hope Colorado voters reward him by again choosing him as our U.S. House representative. Charles Newton Highlands Ranch
consider: • The Federal Reserve has committed to keeping interest rates low for the time being. That can continue to fuel growth in the U.S. economy. • Inflation remains low, which helps create cash flow for consumers and businesses to save or invest more. • Retirement plan contribution limits remain high, which allows small investors to build a substantial nest egg with pre-tax dollars. • Commodities led by oil are down in price, which helps stretch the monthly budget. • The unemployment rate has fallen to 5.9 percent and the initial jobless claims are declining each month as well. • The second-quarter GDP was re-
vised to 4.6 percent growth, the highest since the great recession. Keep in mind that market volatility can offer sale prices in certain asset classes. It is important to create your plan first so you can identify the best opportunities for your situation. Patricia Kummer has been an independent Certified Financial Planner for 28 years and is president of Kummer Financial Strategies Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor in Highlands Ranch. She welcomes your questions at www. kummerfinancial.com or on the economic hotline at 303-683-5800. Any material discussed is meant for informational purposes only and not a substitute for individual advice.
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John Hickenlooper
Bob Beauprez
Party: Democrat Occupation: Governor Contact information: www.hickenlooperforcolorado.com Background: Hickenlooper was an exploration geologist in the oil and gas industry before opening 16 successful brewpubs and microbreweries in Colorado. He served as mayor of Denver from 2003-11. What is a key policy improvement that you would like to see through over the next four years? Colorado has gone from 40th to fourth in the nation for job creation and we’ve created 210,000 new jobs since January 2011, but we have more work to do. I will continue promoting bottomup economic development so every community feels economic improvement. I am dedicated to finding creative ways to get the long-term unemployed back to work. How would you handle an issue like hydraulic fracturing, one where there are so many competing interests? We negotiated a compromise with the oil and gas industry and the conservation community that removed harmful proposals from the 2014 ballot that would have put thousands of jobs at risk and would have had a devastating impact on our economy. That compromise included the creation of a bipartisan task force. Do you support the death penalty and what are your reasons behind that conviction? I am opposed to the death penalty. After studying this issue in detail, I think the facts are pretty clear that the death penalty is not a deterrent to crime, nor is it cost-effective. My conscience compels me to the conclusion that the State of Colorado should not be in the business of taking human lives. Job growth continues on an upward trajectory in Colorado and unemployment continues to drop. Is the state on the right economic track? Yes. Colorado is proud of our economic progress improving from 40th to fourth in the nation for job creation and creating 210,000 news jobs (190,000 of which are in the private sector). Last year, the Legislature approved $500 million in new funding for K-12 education. After years of budget cuts, is the state’s education system finally on the right track? Colorado’s continued economic success relies on a strong public education system that fosters home-grown talent. Thanks to smart budgeting and tough choices in our first term, we have increased K-12 education funding by $400 million and higher education funding by $100 million. We continue to champion accountability and effectiveness that has made Colorado a national model.
Party: Republican Occupation: Buffalo rancher; banker Contact information: www.bobbeauprez.com Background: A successful business leader, buffalo rancher, dairy farmer, and hometown banker, Bob Beauprez built Colorado businesses and created hundreds of jobs, helping hundreds of small businesses pursue their American Dream. What is a key policy improvement that you would like to see through over the next four years? A comprehensive audit of state government to identify and eliminate unnecessary regulation, and minimize bureaucratic roadblocks. How would you handle an issue like hydraulic fracturing, one where there are so many competing interests? Policy should be based on science, and part of a governor’s job is to make a decision that is in the best interests of the state and its citizens. Conversation is important, but we need to be focused on finding a solution and then getting on with implementing that solution. Do you support the death penalty and what are your reasons behind that conviction? I do support capital punishment in rare cases for extreme crimes, and following the strict application of due process. The death penalty is provided as an option under the Colorado Constitution for the most heinous of crimes, and as governor I will respect the process of law and the difficult decision of the jury. Job growth continues on an upward trajectory in Colorado and unemployment continues to drop. Is the state on the right economic track? Colorado has slipped to middle of the pack economically, and is performing worse in many ways than our neighboring states. Some areas of the state — such as Grand Junction, Pueblo and Colorado Springs — experienced decreased or stagnant GDP in 2013. As governor, I will work to remove government as an anchor on the economy, and restore opportunity to ALL of Colorado. Last year, the Legislature approved $500 million in new funding for K-12 education. After years of budget cuts, is the state’s education system finally on the right track? Funding is only part of the equation, and we are not maximizing our existing K-12 funding — i.e. school trust lands, and return of federal tax dollars. In the meantime, the current governor has allowed federal bureaucrats to impose a one-size-fits-all standard that reduces opportunity in education. As governor, I will improve the quality of education by returning control to local boards and ending Common Core.
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Centennial Citizen 13
October 17, 2014
U.S. Senate candidates
Cory Gardner Party: Republican Occupation: U.S. Rep. for Colorado’s 4th Congressional District Contact: www. corygardnerforsenate.com
Mark Udall
What are your policy positions on immigration reform?
Why should women voters support your candidacy over your opponent’s?
Do you support President Obama’s response to ISIS-sponsored terrorism in the Middle East? Why or why not?
No one is arguing that we should return to the old system. But Sen. Udall sold Obamacare on a string of lies. We must replace Obamacare with reforms that actually increase the quality and reduce the cost of care. I support commonsense solutions that allow for the interstate purchase of insurance, coverage of pre-existing conditions, tax relief, and bolstering state high-risk pools.
I firmly believe our immigration system is broken and badly in need of reform. That process should begin with border security measures and a guest worker program. We cannot have a secure border in this country without a functional guest worker program.
Women in this country have been hurt by the policies of President Obama and Sen. Udall. They are facing higher taxes, losing their doctors and insurance plans as a result of Obamacare, and have suffered most in the economic downturn. I will fight for Colorado’s women and greater opportunities, including improving access to oral contraceptives and strengthening education.
I support the President’s response, but I strongly oppose the failed foreign policy that led us to this point.
I enrolled in the Colorado exchange and know the law isn’t perfect, but we can’t go back to a time when insurance companies could jack up rates, cut coverage, and drop people who got sick. I’ve led efforts to make the ACA work for Colorado and keep moving forward.
Our immigration system is broken. I voted for a comprehensive immigration reform bill supported by business, labor, immigration and agriculture groups, which passed the Senate with bipartisan support. I have also championed the DREAM Act so that children who have known no other home than America can earn a path to citizenship.
I trust women to make the best decisions for themselves and their families. I will protect access to birth control, preventive care, and abortion. I also helped to pass the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and support the Paycheck Fairness Act to ensure equal pay for equal work.
As a member of the Armed Services and Intelligence committees, keeping Americans safe will always be my number one priority. That’s why I strongly support targeting these terrorists with airstrikes along with efforts to arm and train Arab and other fighters in the region to attack ISIL on the ground.
Do you agree with John Suthers’ handling of recent court battles surrounding gay marriage?
Is it the job of the attorney general to defend all state laws, regardless of how she feels about them?
Why do you suppose so many people are fed up with Washington politics and how is your presence going to make a difference in people’s minds?
Is the Affordable Care Act a good law? What changes, if any, need to be made to improve the nation’s health care system?
Washington is full of bitter partisans and gridlock. Coloradans deserve a senator who places solutions above all. That solutions-oriented approach is what I learned growing up on the Eastern Plains, where my family has lived for five generations and run a farm implement dealership for a century. We need a senator with a positive vision for Colorado and someone who believes that a brighter horizon is always within reach.
I have a long record of reaching across the aisle for commonsense policies that cut red tape and reduce our deficits. I wrote a balanced budget amendment, worked with Republicans to end earmarks, and continue to look for opportunities where we can work together.
Party: Democrat Occupation: U.S. Senator Contact: www.markudall.com
Attorney general candidates
Cynthia Coffman
Why does it matter who is the next attorney general?
What distinguishes you from your opponent?
Someone experienced must defend state law and stand up to the federal government. I’ve worked for the Colorado Legislature, a state department, the governor, and now the attorney general. I understand how state government works and know what to do when it doesn’t.
I am a staunch proponent of the rule of law. My opposition already has said he’ll pick and choose which parts of the constitution to defend. He’s told us he’ll violate the oath of office before he’s ever sworn in.
I’ll expand public outreach on consumer and public safety issues by creating an office of community initiatives. The focus will be keeping kids safe at school, protecting individual privacy, preventing identity theft, and educating consumers. I will give citizens a place to report suspected crimes by public officials and government employees, and guarantee the AG’s office will prosecute the bad actors. Finally, I will fight crimes against kids and the elderly, work to reduce domestic violence and human trafficking, and be a strong voice for crime victims.
I do. The AG is required to enforce laws passed by the people and elected representatives. That’s what General Suthers has done in defending the definition of marriage in our state constitution. The voters passed the marriage amendment in 2006, and the U.S. Supreme Court has yet to say it is unconstitutional.
It is, unless the highest court with jurisdiction has said that law is unconstitutional or violates existing legal precedent.
The AG is responsible for decisions that directly affect the people of Colorado, such as: locking up violent and repeat criminals, defending a woman’s right to make her own healthcare decisions, and protecting the people and natural resources of our beautiful state.
I am not a political appointee. I have been a prosecutor for the past 26 years, taking on public corruption and locking up violent criminals. I base my decisions on the facts and the law, not politics.
I will create a public corruption prosecution unit, lead a statewide effort to improve services to victims of sexual assaults, implement a task force to protect veterans, and work to keep kids in the classroom and out of the courtroom.
No. I agree with the 27 courts in a row — including court decisions here in Colorado — that recently ruled that these bans violate the Equal Protection Clause of the constitution.
Yes, personal opinions don’t matter. I am the only candidate that has stood up in court for the last 26 years and defended Colorado laws. However, we also take an oath to follow the Constitution. When a law targets a group to deny a fundamental right, it is unconstitutional, and I will not defend it. A 2003 unanimous decision of Colorado’s Supreme Court established that rule of law.
Party: Republican Background: Cynthia Coffman has served as second-in-command of the Colorado Attorney General’s Office for 9 1/2 years. She has practiced law for 23 years.
Don Quick Party: Democrat Background: Quick served two terms as the District Attorney for Adams and Broomfield counties. He served as Attorney General Ken Salazar’s Chief Deputy. Don grew up in Jefferson County and lives in Westminster with wife Kerrie and two sons.
What are some policy improvements that you will bring to this office?
14-Election
14 Centennial Citizen
October 17, 2014
Reviewing the state ballot questions By Vic Vela
vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com The following is a look at statewide ballot questions:
Amendment 67
This measure proposes to amend the state constitution to “specify that the terms ‘person’ and ‘child’ in the Colorado Criminal Code and the state wrongful death statutes include unborn human beings.” according to the official state ballot information booklet. Supporters say the amendment protects pregnant women and unborn children by making it a crime to kill or harm a child in the womb. The measure would mean that unborn children would be afforded the same legal status as adults. If voters approve, the measure may also “establish the legal foundation to protect the unborn by ending the practice of abortion in Colorado.” Opponents say the measure is “unnecessary and unclear” and that there are
Secretary of State
Joe Neguse Party: Democrat Occupation: University of Colorado regent and attorney Contact: www. joeneguseforcolorado.com
Wayne Williams
Party: Republican Occupation: Current El Paso County Clerk and Recorder Contact: www.winwithwayne.org
Treasurer candidates
Betsy Markey Party: Democrat Background: Founder of Syscom Services, sold a successful coffee shop, was a Budget Analyst at Treasury, Assistant Secretary Homeland Security, and a Congresswoman. Has a Masters from American University.
Walker Stapleton Party: Republican Background: Spent career in the private sector, serving as CEO and CFO of various private and publicly traded companies. BA from Williams College (’96); Graduate Degree in Business Economics from the London School of Economics (’97); MBA from Harvard University (’03)
already protections in place for pregnant women who are physically harmed. Because there is no legal or medical definition of “unborn human being,” opponents fear that the law could apply at the earliest stages of pregnancy. That could mean that if women terminate a pregnancy, at any stage, they would face criminal liability.
Amendment 68
This measure would allow casino gambling at horse racing tracks in Arapahoe, Mesa and Pueblo counties. The new gambling tax revenue would provide additional funding for K-12 schools. Supporters say the measure provides funding for schools without raising taxes and the gaming revenue could provide up to $114.5 million annually to school districts and charter schools, beginning in 2016. Proponents also say the measure would create new jobs at the gaming establishments. Opponents say the measure would hurt economies of the existing gambling towns of Black Hawk, Central City and Cripple
Why does it matter who is the next secretary of state?
What distinguishes you from your opponent in this race?
It matters because, as the son of immigrants, I believe the right to vote is sacred. We need a secretary who will administer elections evenly and fairly. I will work to make our elections accessible to all eligible voters.
Unlike my opponent, I have a history of working across party lines as a business attorney and CU Regent. Also, I supported recent election reforms that my opponent opposed, which ensure every registered voter receives a mail-in ballot, and will fight to protect those reforms when elected.
Elections are too important to trust to a novice. I expanded voting opportunities while running challenging elections — a recall with seven different rule sets and an election amidst a devastating wildfire. As County Clerk from Colorado’s biggest county, I’ve been a leader in making improvements. We provide great customer service – I run the only office in the state open on Saturdays. We’ve been a model of efficiency, openness, and transparency – while keeping costs low.
I am the only candidate who has actually run elections. When a devastating wildfire attacked our community, we had voters who were completely cut off. As the elected Clerk, I ensured that every citizen had the opportunity to vote – delivering and receiving ballots in extraordinary ways.
Creek. When these mountain towns’ economies take a hit, so does the state, through decreased gaming revenues that support state and local services. The measure also does not give local voters a say in whether casino gambling should be allowed in their communities.
Proposition 104
If passed, this measure would “require that local school boards or their representatives negotiate collective bargaining agreements in open meetings,” the blue book states. Those who support the measure believe it would provide the public with greater oversight regarding the goings-on at their schools. The measure would create greater transparency in government, allowing the public to have a better understanding of the collective bargaining process. Opponents say employment contracts issues would be difficult to deal with publicly and those discussions can sometimes lead to sensitive employment issues that are best left for an elected school board to
What are some policy improvements that you bring to this office? I will work to ensure that all who want to create a business in our state can by creating an online portal for businesses, hiring regional representatives to work with local economic organizations, and expanding office hours to assist small business owners
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handle.
Proposition 105
This measure would require foods that are genetically modified or produced with genetic engineering to be labeled as such. Supporters of the measure say Coloradans deserve to know what’s in the food they eat. They also say that it is a good thing when consumers can make their own informed decisions on what they feed their families. Right now, labels are already required to indicate nutritional values and the presence of allergens, so, supporters say, why not label a GMO as such? Opponents say the measure would result in higher food costs for farmers and manufacturers, meaning retail stores would pass along those costs to the consumer. The measure would be a burden for small businesses and farmers markets as well. Opponents are also concerned that consumers would misconstrue the labeling to mean the food is not safe, even though there is no scientific evidence that indicates genetically engineered foods are unsafe.
Has Scott Gessler been a good secretary of state?
What do see as being the biggest challenge facing the current voting and elections system and what changes would you make?
No. The Secretary has been unwilling to work collaboratively with important stakeholders to improve our elections system. As Secretary of State, I will collaborate with the clerks and other stakeholders to ensure that our elections are as efficient and accessible as they can be.
The most important issue facing the Secretary of State is how to engage people in our democratic process, thereby making Colorado the numberone state in the country for voter participation. I will work with county clerks to ensure that our elections are efficient and affordable, and will expand voter access where it is lacking, including for example, using tablet technology to ease the process for voters with disabilities.
www.goVoteColorado. com and the business registration systems are great. A Secretary of State with practical experience in running elections will be able to ensure better processes and more collaboration.
Colorado has a great system but it can be better. My efforts as county clerk have resulted in record turnout. We need to reform the recent laws, so that our election integrity matches our alreadyhigh voter participation and voters have choice. We should require photo identification for in-person voting and actual residency for same day registration. We should require signature verification for all mail ballot elections.
Why does it matter who is the next treasurer?
What distinguishes you from your opponent in this race?
What are some policy improvements that you bring to this office?
What kind of impact is PERA having on the state and how would you address it?
What changes or what continuations of policy would you implement to ensure the state’s financial system is sound?
In this age of partisanship and skepticism, Colorado needs a treasurer who will show up, work with both sides of the aisle and be transparent and accountable to Coloradans. I will be that treasurer.
Like most Coloradans I worked hard to provide for my family. I started two successful businesses — one I sold and doubled my investment and the other is going strong. I know how to make tough financial decisions.
I would attend and be active at PERA meetings while working on solutions. Something my opponent hasn’t done. I would reinstate the State Taxpayer Accountability Report. It shows where taxpayer money comes from, and where it goes. The current treasurer never produced a report. Also, good government finds creative ways to do more with less, making our tax dollars go further.
Passing SB 1 in 2010 helped PERA, it cut retiree COLAs, increased the age of retirement, and increased the contributions of employees and employers. PERA is now on a course toward full funding in 30 years. We should give this legislation time to work.
I will monitor the results of SB 1 on PERA and work with the Legislature to determine any other changes to the system. From day one, I will work full-time to evaluate state investments, work with officials from across Colorado to meet local needs, and ensure that our treasurer’s office is working in a transparent and accountable manner.
Colorado’s Treasurer oversees a multi-billion dollar investment pool of public funds each year. It is critical that the office is managed by someone with a deep understanding of both public and private finance.
I am not a career politician. Prior to being elected in 2010, I spent my entire career in the private sector, where I learned invaluable lessons and skills that are crucial to public finance. This differentiates me from my opponent who voted in favor of the fiscally catastrophic (Obamacare). Our respective approaches to public policy could not be more different.
I have brought unprecedented transparency to the treasurer’s office. Additionally, I consolidated the state’s debt issuance process, provided greater power to county treasurers, and, every year that I have been in office, we have exceeded our investment benchmarks.
PERA currently has a $26 billion unfunded liability, or rather, money that the retirement plan owes but does not have in the bank. With such a massive shortfall, PERA needs to be reformed to protect the retirement of its 500,000 members. We have seen the effects of runaway pension shortfalls elsewhere. Colorado can do better, and I am proud to have taken a leadership role in fighting for PERA’s solvency and sustainability for generations to come.
We must keep Colorado business-friendly. The economic consequences of banning fracking would be ruinous to our economy. I will fight tirelessly to prevent it from ever happening.
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Centennial Citizen 15
October 17, 2014
1st Congressional District
Frank Atwood
Why are you seeking this office?
What makes you the best person for the job?
What will your top priority be if elected?
I want the voters to have an opportunity to express a preference for a socially accepting and fiscally responsible candidate, a Libertarian, the best of both major political parties.
A sense of humor. What will I do if elected? I will immediately demand a recount; to quote William F. Buckley. Also, I bring a nuanced political philosophy of both being social accepting and fiscally responsible.
My priorities will be to reduce the national debt.
I want to continue to work as an effective leader for our shared values and make our community, the state of Colorado, and our country more prosperous and equitable.
I have a proven record of leading on issues we all care about, and even in Washington’s gridlock, I am achieving bipartisan successes. Whether it’s 21st century medical research, renewable energy, or equality for all, I am making a difference.
To continue to shape a nation that supports economic opportunity for all and stands by our common values. Economic and job growth, equal rights for all, and support for new initiatives and businesses all play a part in achieving this.
There is a strong consensus for immigration reform across a wide variety of sectors in our community. We need everyone who supports this cause to raise their voices and call out those in power who are impeding reform. We need broad and heavy pressure to do this.
We need casual supporters of immigration reform to become engaged so we can finally pass reform into law, and we have a chance to remake our medical research system to utilize all of the recent advances in medicine. We can treat and cure scores of diseases in the years ahead.
I am seeking this office because I believe the people of CD-1 are not being served well by Diana DeGette. Folks are wildly unhappy with Congress. Diana DeGette has been in Congress since the ‘90s. She is part of the problem and not part of the solution
I think I’m a capable citizen who will work hard to represent the people of Denver and Englewood. That said, it’s not really about me. This election is about Diana DeGette and whether we are happy with the status quo in Congress and in Washington.
Restoring fiscal sanity. If we stay on our current fiscal path, we will bankrupt our country in a few decades. I will work to leave a better legacy for our children and grandchildren.
I support comprehensive immigration reform. I will work across party lines to get this done. I think Marco Rubio’s proposal is a good starting point.
I support repealing Obamacare. The majority of the American people are very much against Obamacare and it will continue to warrant great attention. I support sensible energy development here in Colorado. Fracking is a huge positive for our state and our country, so long as we do so responsibly.
Why do you suppose so many people are fed up with Washington politics and how is your presence going to make a difference in people’s minds?
Is the Affordable Care Act a good law? What changes, if any, need to be made to improve the nation’s health care system?
What are your policy positions on immigration reform?
Why should women voters support your candidacy over your opponent’s?
Do you support President Obama’s response to ISIS-sponsored terrorism in the Middle East? Why or why not?
Both parties spend more time fighting than fixing problems. I don’t have time for the bickering and focus on solutions, including recently authoring and passing a bill with unanimous support to fix the problem-plagued Aurora VA hospital project.
It’s a bad law and we need to repeal Obamacare and replace it with a patient-centric system that brings down costs and doesn’t bankrupt our families or country. I did it in Colorado, when I passed landmark legislation protecting patients with pre-existing conditions, banned insurance companies from charging women more than men, and did it without hundreds of thousands of Coloradans having their insurance plans canceled.
I believe immigration reform should secure the borders, grow our economy and be compassionate in keeping families together. I have personally authored legislation to allow children brought here through no fault of their own to earn a path to citizenship through military service.
I think all voters should support my candidacy for the same reason. I work hard to find solutions to the problems my constituents face. I am willing to buck my party to do what I believe is right, from helping pass a stronger version of the Violence Against Women Act to fighting to cut the wasteful spending at the Pentagon.
It’s come much too late, but I support the stronger approach President Obama has belatedly taken. I oppose sending conventional ground forces back into Iraq, but we should support allied groups more vigorously to stamp out those that seek to do us harm.
When I worked with Republican Governor Bill Owens to balance the budget, we’d sometimes disagree, but we never shut down the entire government. That’s the difference between how we get things done in Colorado and how Congress has collapsed as a functioning body. We need more men and women in Congress who are focused on finding common ground to grow the economy and strengthen the middle class. That’s the kind of representative I’ll be.
Congress should be working to fix the ACA, not repeal it. We can’t go back to the days where people were denied insurance coverage because of preexisting conditions, or where women were charged more than men for their health care.
I support comprehensive immigration reform, including a pathway to citizenship. The House has blocked even voting on the Senate’s bipartisan bill — that’s unacceptable to me. I also will vote for the DREAM Act, a bill my opponent called a “nightmare.”
I believe women have a right to make their own health care decisions, and I will vote to protect those rights in Congress. Neither politicians nor employers should get in between a woman and her doctor. I also strongly support equal pay for equal work, which my opponent has opposed at every opportunity.
ISIS poses a grave threat to our country, and its atrocities are an affront to civilization. We must stand shoulder to shoulder in supporting swift and decisive action, not merely to contain this terrorist organization but to eliminate it.
How would you help to end gridlock in immigration reform. Enforce current laws.
What two issues deserve more attention next year than they have received in recent sessions? The national debt and unfunded liabilities.
Residence: Littleton Party: Libertarian
Diana DeGette Residence: Denver Party: Democratic Contact information: www.degette.com
Martin Walsh Residence: Denver Party: Republican Contact: mail@walshforcolorado.com
6th Congressional District
Mike Coffman Party: Republican Contact information: coffmanforcongress.com Background: Mike Coffman grew up in Aurora, joined the military, served in both Iraq wars, started a small business and has been honored to represent CD6 since 2009.
Andrew Romanoff
Party: Democrat Contact information: www.andrewromanoff.com Background: As the Speaker of the House of Colorado, Andrew Romanoff focused on economic growth and education. Romanoff has taught at local colleges, including the Community College of Aurora.
16-Election
16 Centennial Citizen
State House District 3 candidates
Candice Benge
October 17, 2014
Why are you seeking this office?
I believe it is very important that my generation has a voice in the process, not just for ourselves but for the next generation as well. As a young woman I want to be part of this and fight for what is best for my district and the state.
I am in a unique position as I was raised in this district and went to Cherry Creek High School. My familiarity with the district along with my background in construction put me in the best position to represent the district as well as tackle one of the most important issues facing any state - infrastructure.
Politics deeply affects who gets a fair shot — no guarantees — at a dignified life. Will it be all hardworking, law-abiding Coloradans, or just the lucky few? I want to do my part, in later life, to help Colorado become an even better place to live, work and raise a family.
Residence: Cherry Hills Village Party: Democratic Occupation: Incumbent state Rep. for House District 3
State House District 37 candidates
Nancy Cronk Residence: Aurora Party: Democrat Occupation: Board member on community boards, proud stay-athome wife and mother.
Jack Tate
Residence: Centennial Party: Republican Occupation: Businessman Contact: www.jacktate.org
What will your top priority be if elected?
On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the highest, how would you rate the Legislature’s performance during the 2014 session? Please explain your answer.
What two issues deserve more attention in the 2015 session than they received in 2014?
Transportation/Infrastructure - A strong, safe and reliable transportation network is a cornerstone of government’s responsibility to citizens; Job Creation/ Economy - Work to project a business friendly attitude and improve the economic atmosphere so all Coloradans my benefit from a robust economy; Education - We can improve our education system through increased choice and accountability.
3, the narrow majority by which the Democrats hold the Senate turned even minor issues into partisan show downs where there was even more pressure on members to vote the party line instead of the district.
I’ve worked bluecollar union jobs, white-collar jobs, owned a business, served our military as a civilian contractor, been a lawyer, employed people, and come from a family which has experienced extreme suffering from political forces. I know intimately how government can help or hinder our quest for a decent life.
In my last term, I will lead the newer members, both Republicans and Democrats, to an understanding of, respect for, and determination to continue the collaborative, bi-partisan way we do things in Colorado. We must not go the way of Washington, lest we become as dysfunctional as they are.
I give the session an 8. I feared we’d descend into bickering and gridlock, but we didn’t. Instead, we boosted K-12, capped college tuition, improved Coloradans’ job prospects, made childcare more affordable, balanced the budget, increased the rainy-day fund, and helped folks recover from floods and wildfires.
Oil and gas. In 2014, we punted. In 2015, we must act to ensure that Colorado extracts our fossil fuels more safely and with less impact on our environment and way of life than anywhere else.
Why are you seeking this office?
What makes you the best person for the job?
What will your top priority be if elected?
On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the highest, how would you rate the Legislature’s performance during the 2014 session? Please explain your answer.
What two issues deserve more attention in the 2015 session than they received in 2014?
I’ve raised my family in Arapahoe County and choose to serve my community by furthering our collective interests: better paying jobs, stronger public schools, less expensive higher education, improved access to health care, small business support, better-funded emergency services, and more.
I’ve lived, worked and volunteered in this community for 24 years — in the public schools, on local boards, and for non-profit organizations. I know my neighbors well and have their best interests at heart. On the Fire Board, we work in responsible, non-partisan ways to get things done!
I spent the entire summer asking voters in our area what they want me to do once elected. The needs and concerns of my neighbors will dictate my agenda. My future constituents want good paying jobs, great schools, affordable higher education, small business support, and safe streets for their families.
7/10. The legislature worked very hard last year and had a number of successes. Still, higher education costs are too high, small businesses are still struggling, and some people do not feel safe. We need to find more creative solutions to help hard-working Colorado families. Everyone deserves a fair shot!
Education: We need to strengthen our public schools, and make it easier for people to afford college. No one should start out adulthood already buried in debt. Supporting Small Businesses: Our district has many small businesses. We need to make it easier for them to make a profit.
We often see wellintentioned policies end up doing more harm than good. At issue is the sometimes lack of private sector experience which anticipates consequences of poorly conceived legislation. With three schoolaged children, I want to keep Colorado a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
After 25 years as an engineer and project manager, one important lesson I’ve learned is to listen to people around me — they are the ones with the answers. In that way, I can understand the issues that Coloradans face every day, stick my neck out, and make necessary and difficult decisions.
My top priority will be to stop government’s hurting small businesses. Small businesses are our number one job creator in Colorado, and we need a climate that lets small businesses flourish. This will mean more good careers and that’s what’s important to Coloradans. Together, we can build a prosperous Colorado.
4 — While there were ‘targeted’ tax credits for ‘certain’ Colorado businesses and increased funding for high education, citizens should not be misled into believing that the current legislature is pro-job creation outside of government or is addressing critical, structural problems in Education. We need tough decisions, not more fees and bureaucracy.
Two salient issues are health insurance costs and education. We still do not grasp the punitive effects of the recent health care law on small businesses, nor how to mitigate the impacts of unfunded, questionable mandates on our schools. We should empower entrepreneurs. We need more funding for the classroom.
Residence: Greenwood Village Party: Republican Occupation: Heavy construction
Daniel Kagan
What makes you the best person for the job?
(No answer)
Arapahoe County ballot information Staff report All active, registered voters will receive a mail ballot for the 2014 General Election. Ballots were mailed out beginning Oct. 14. If you need to register to vote or update your voter registration, please visit www.govotecolorado. com. If you have questions about your ballot or need to know the location of an Election Day polling place or other ballot drop-off locations aside from what is listed below, please contact elections@arapahoegov.com, 303-795-4511
or visit www.ArapahoeVotes.com. Completed mail ballots may be returned by mail with paid postage, or delivered to any one of 37 drop-off locations in Arapahoe County by no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day. The following ballot drop-off locations are located in western Arapahoe County. Centennial: City Clerk’s Office, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road Centennial: Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd. Centennial: Cherry Creek Schools Instructional Support Facility, 5416 S. Rivera Way
Centennial: St. Thomas More Catholic Parish, 8035 S. Quebec St. Cherry Hills Village: City Clerk’s Office, 2450 E. Quincy Ave. Englewood: City Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway Greenwood Village: City Hall, 6060 S. Quebec St.* Greenwood Village: Greenwood Community Church, 5600 E. Belleview Ave. Greenwood Village: Hope United Methodist Church, 5101 S. Dayton St. Littleton: County Elections Facility, 5251 S.
Federal Blvd.* Littleton: County Clerk and Recorder’s Office, 5334 S. Prince St.* Littleton: City Clerk’s Office, 2255 W. Berry Ave. Littleton: St. Mary Catholic Parish, 6853 S. Prince St. Sheridan: City Clerk’s Office, 4101 S. Federal Blvd. *Denotes 24-Hour Ballot Box. Go to www. ArapahoeVotes.com and click the “Where should I go?” icon for hours and maps for all other drop-off locations.
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Centennial Citizen 17
October 17, 2014
State House District 38 candidates
Robert Bowen Residence: Centennial Party: Democrat Contact: www.Bowen4Colorado.com
Kathleen Conti Residence: Littleton Party: Republican Occupation: Incumbent state Rep. for House District 38 Contact: Contiforcolorado@ gmail.com
County commissioner, District 2
Martha J. Karnopp Residence: Aurora Party: Democrat Occupation: attorney Contact: karnoppforcountycommissioner.com
Nancy Sharpe Residence: Greenwood Village Party: Republican Occupation: Arapahoe County Commissioner, District 2 Contact: www.electnancysharpe. com
CU Regents, District 6 candidates
John Carson
Residence: Highlands Ranch Party: Republican Occupation: Attorney Contact information: www.CarsonforCURegent.com
Why are you seeking this office? I believe the people of Littleton and Centennial deserve better representation. The incumbent is very partisan. Her voting record caters to corporate special interests rather than the people. She regularly votes to cut funding to schools, votes against regulations on fracking, votes against families, and disregards public safety.
What makes you the best person for the job? As a state representative in the 1980s, I passed significant legislation by working with both parties. Light Rail, the Lemon Law, and the Older Coloradans Act were a part of my accomplishments. I am not supported by special interests; I am free from that kind of influence. I am willing to act in the best interests of my constituents regarding health, safety, consumer protection, and any other issue which pits human well-being against corporate profits.
What will your top priority be if elected? My priority is to improve the lives of Coloradans and our environment. That means protecting our water and soil from pollution by frackers; making sure all workers are paid a fair wage; increasing funding for education; helping small business create jobs; keeping school children safe; and helping working families.
Colorado is a state that I have loved since moving here as a child. I welcome the continued opportunity to serve the people of House District 38 and to affect positive policies that allow our community to be the best place to live, raise children, and grow old gracefully.
As a parent and school volunteer at Heritage High School, I have a keen understanding of education issues. In addition, during my four years in the legislature, I have gained a strong understanding of complex issues, formed relationships with impacted groups, and created solutions to statewide problems.
I will continue to ensure that hard-earned tax dollars are spent responsibly in critical areas such as state-wide infrastructure and all areas of education. In addition, I am committed to ensuring public safety, protecting our most vulnerable citizens, and reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens whenever possible.
Why are you seeking this office?
What makes you the best person for the job?
What will your top priority be if elected?
We need a voice on the Board of County Commissioners for programs which will help the neediest citizens in our county, for programs that will create jobs, develop affordable housing, reduce energy use and costs. These programs can be created without increasing taxes and they will benefit the whole county. I will continue to work hard to bring good jobs into the county, budget conservatively, protect the safety of all citizens including our most vulnerable populations (children and the elderly) and support funding for safety and enhancing recreational opportunities like parks, trails and open spaces.
Why are you seeking this office? I am committed to excellence in public education and a proud graduate of CU. When I speak to voters, one issue comes up repeatedly, and that is the cost of college. Middle-class families should not have to go broke in order for their children to attend college.
Professionally, I have been an elder law attorney for 36 years, so I am familiar with the needs of seniors and their families. I have also spent a great deal of time studying and supporting programs which will reduce poverty and I am committed to that goal.
My track record of results-oriented achievement, extensive knowledge of county issues and established collaborative relationships with a wide range of partners makes me the best person for the job. I am an active and confident representative for Arapahoe County and understand what it takes to do the job effectively.
What makes you the best person for the job? I have a public education background. I am a past president of the Douglas County School Board, overseeing the budget and operations of Colorado’s third largest district, with over 60,000 students. I supported pay for performance, parental choice, and innovations to ensure DCSD remains among the highest performing school districts.
On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate the Legislature’s performance during the 2014 session?
What two issues deserve more attention in the 2015 session than they received in 2014? Briefly explain why.
I rate it an 8. They passed significant legislation on voting rights, the environment, criminal justice, families, and jobs. Some good legislation was blocked by partisan obstruction, particularly on funding education, minimum wage, and issues affecting working families. The constraints of TABOR blocked the legislature for dealing with infrastructure and education.
While there are more than two issues that need attention, priority must be given to environmental protections that deal with fracking: protecting water and soil, as well as, giving local government authority to regulate fracking while preserving mineral rights. The second issue of priority is increased funding for schools and higher education. That means finding a public consensus on amending TABOR.
3-plus: In far too many instances the Democrat-controlled legislature dictated a Denver-centric agenda. Geographically and population-wise, Colorado is a diverse state with different needs than just metro Denver. There were also assaults on the freedoms of lawabiding citizens and protections removed for small businesses.
Our state infrastructure such as roads and bridges are woefully underfunded; furthermore, it is critical to keeping Coloradans safe and maintaining our state’s reputation as a great place to live and work. I also want to enable policies that empower our elderly to live more of their life in their own home whenever possible.
What is one change What else should that can make the voters know county run more about you? efficiently?
My priority will be programs that benefit the greatest number of people in the county, with particular concern for our neediest citizens: the elderly, the poor, the unemployed, children and families. Also, I support programs that protect our natural environment.
Approximately 85,000 people in Arapahoe County are food-insecure. Some are eligible for SNAP benefits but not receiving them. An outreach to those people would reduce poverty for our most vulnerable citizens and would bring federal dollars into our county’s economy. Every dollar of SNAP benefits produces nearly two dollars in local economy growth.
I have been in leadership positions in professional organizations such as Colorado and Aurora Bar Associations, business organizations such as Aurora Chamber and Southlands Business Team. I have volunteered for community programs like Girl Scouts and RESULTS, an anti-poverty organization. I served on the county budget review committee 8 years.
My top priority has and will continue to be the financial stability of the county. Through fiscal discipline and sometime difficult choices, Arapahoe County will be able to continue to fulfill its commitment to Service First, Quality of Life and Fiscal Responsibility. These are the foundational goals of our County.
I am committed to our Align Arapahoe Performance Management System being implemented now. In this program, elected officials and department heads will continually look for opportunities to streamline, automate or eliminate processes to achieve greater efficiencies. I am very proud that our employees are working hard on this initiative.
Voters should know that for more than 30 years, I have lived, worked and raised my family in Arapahoe County. I am proud and honored to serve as an Arapahoe County Commissioner and will continue to work hard and effectively to keep all the promises that I have made.
What is one change that can make the office you seek run more efficiently?
What else should voters know about you?
University bureaucracy needs to be streamlined. Programs that cross departments can be consolidated. The Regents should ensure that the focus is on courses and programs that provide a return on investment for students. Students deserve a solid education with courses that contribute to gainful employment as well as critical thinking.
I believe there should be a balance between teaching and research. Too much emphasis has been placed on research and publication as the road to tenure. Professors want to teach more, they want more time with students, but there is an understandable philosophy of “publish or perish.”
What will your top priority be if elected? Controlling the high cost of tuition, fees, and other expenses. In the last decade, in-state undergraduate tuition at CU has risen 160 percent. The Regents must require the university bureaucracy to tighten its belt. As an example, Purdue University trustees just approved the fourth year of a tuition freeze.
Democratic candidate Naquetta Ricks did not respond to Colorado Community Media’s questionnaire.
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18 Centennial Citizen
Arapahoe County Sheriff ’s candidates
Dave Walcher Residence: Aurora Party: Republican Occupation: Sheriff, Arapahoe County Contact information: davewalcherforsheriff.com
Tyler S. Brown Residence: Aurora Party: Democrat Occupation: Campus safety officer with the Aurora Public School District Contact: www.tylerbrownforsheriff.com
Arapahoe County Clerk & Recorder candidates
Matt Crane Residence: Littleton Party: Republican Occupation: Arapahoe County Clerk & Recorder Contact: www.mattcraneforclerk. com; craneforclerk@yahoo.com
Joan Lopez Residence: Centennial Party: Democrat Occupation: clerk with motor vehicles department Contact: Joanlopez4countyclerk. org
October 17, 2014
Why are you seeking this office?
What makes you the best person for the job?
What will your top priority be if elected?
As the current Sheriff, my professional goal is to enhance community safety, promote community engagement and increase community trust in the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office. We need to provide the best customer service possible, in the most efficient means, and in the most unbiased and fair manner.
I have the qualifications, experience and proven leadership skills over my progressive 33-year law enforcement career. I have the relationships and support of the community, other elected officials, schools, businesses, faith-based organizations and civic organizations that one needs to build a collaborative and productive future for our community.
My top priority is to enhance the safety of our community, both young and old. This is currently being accomplished through the expansion of the Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer program (more SRO’s in schools), and a fulltime Internet crimes unit that investigates fraud, theft, ID theft and Internet luring of children.
I am a citizen of Arapahoe County and I care about the safety, well-being, and the direction/future of this county and its people. For far too long, people have seen the sheriff’s position placed in the hands of the person next in line — leaving the voters with not much of a say until well after the fact. I want an election where there are two candidates, two visions for Arapahoe County.
Although this is my first election and I am on the younger side when it comes to politics, I make up for it with experience in law enforcement, good judgment, and a serious drive to show that local politics — when in the right hands — can be a reliable, accessible, and trustworthy resource for the entire community. I will put all my effort into making the sheriff’s office as efficient, fiscally responsible, and transparent as possible.
My top priority will be to ensure Arapahoe County is being provided with the highest quality law enforcement services, while being the best steward to the citizen’s money.
What is one change that can make the office you seek run more efficiently?
What else should voters know about you?
The sheriff’s office, in an attempt to improve overall efficiency in the deployment of 700 staff members, has done and is conducting extensive workload assessments. Through the assessments and changes to schedules that have and will occur, members will be deployed more consistent with workload and reduce costs (overtime).
The office of sheriff is not about politics or political party. The office of sheriff is about public safety. Voters should be informed about qualifications, experience and leadership, and vote for the candidate who can lead a 700-member organization, a budget of approximately $75 million, for a county with over 600,000 residents. Thank you.
The sheriff’s office should be a transparent organization, and one which looks to the community for support and oversight. I will create a bipartisan committee that will be used to address issues facing all citizens in Arapahoe County.
I want to restore the public’s trust in law enforcement. There has to be a mutual relationship between law enforcement and the general public, and if the people are hesitant to fully trust our leaders in law enforcement, the relationship begins to break down. Restoring the trust means we have to make it as easy as possible for a citizen to contact the office with tips or suggestions.
What makes you the best person for the job?
What will your top priority be if elected?
What is one change that can make the office you seek run more efficiently?
What else should voters know about you?
As an Arapahoe County resident for more than 30 years, I have a passion for public service. After serving in elections administration for 14 years, I was honored to be unanimously appointed clerk and recorder in 2013, and will continue to uphold the high standard of this office if elected.
My education and experience. I am the only candidate with experience in management, budgeting and elections administration. I am a nationally and state certified elections administrator. During my 18 months as Clerk & Recorder, we have accomplished a great deal to provide more efficient and accessible services for our citizens.
The top priority of this office as long as I am Clerk & Recorder will always be to conduct elections that are fair, accurate, and transparent for ALL citizens of Arapahoe County. I will continue to seek ways to provide more efficient services to citizens in a fiscally responsible manner.
I am excited to introduce lobby kiosks at all branch locations this fall where citizens can check in for services. This new technology will improve our workflow and greatly improve the customer experience. Seniors and persons with disabilities will be able to make an appointment for services on our website.
I am a proud father of two children. My daughter, age 6, attends elementary school in Littleton, and my wife and I were blessed with our newborn son in August. We will raise them both to be avid Denver Broncos fans.
I am running as a Democrat and I have worked for the county as a Motor Vehicle specialist III and a Drivers License specialist III for 13 years. This is the third and final level of this career. I have volunteered to be trained on all systems in the office. This is my career and for years I have been watching and accumulating ideas on how to make Arapahoe County a better place.
I am the best person for the job because I have 13 years of experience with the county . I am about people, not government. I know what the citizens need and want, because I am an Arapahoe County citizen. I am the person that helps the citizens of Arapahoe County, you, day after day, year after year.
My top priority is fair elections. Clerks should be updating all sources of each system. We take care of drivers license, motor vehicle, and election all in one office. Arapahoe County Clerks are not trained to update all aspects of the office. Therefore customers are left at the county’s mercy for not getting their ballot and in result waiting hours on end for a ballot.
Why are you seeking this office?
I want all employees to be able to step into any job position, and feel as comfortable as I do. I think it’s important that a customer can get the answers from any employee, rather than hearing. “That’s not my department” or “I have no idea.” I hear that too often these days. There is no such thing as “that’s not my job.”
We all need an open door to the knowledge and functions of the Arapahoe County Clerks office. Employees should be able to step into any position when needed. The plan is to switch it up.
SSPR hoping for more green for greenways Two-mill tax hike would fund general operating expenses By Jennifer Smith
jsmith@colorado communitymedia.com The South Suburban Parks and Recreation District Board of Directors is asking voters to approve a tax hike of two mills. “We’ve cut, we’ve tightened up, we’ve
delayed maintenance, we’ve delayed some projects and really worked on what our priorities are,” said John Ostermiller, board chair. “We’re coming to the end of our rope. We’re a very well-managed district. … We offer a lot of benefits to the public, and I think the public expects us to keep doing that.” This November’s Ballot Issue 4A will ask for a property-tax hike of two mills for 10 years — about $16 per $100,000 of a home’s value per year — resulting in about $4.5
million annually in additional revenues for the district to be used for general operating expenses. Priorities include protecting the trails, maintaining parks, installing energy-saving systems and replacing aging and inefficient irrigation systems. In May, a citizens’ committee strongly recommended the step, and actually suggested the district also pursue a bond issue. SSPRD’s current share of property tax is about 7 mills, or about $55 a year for
every $100,000 of a home’s value. Of that, $26 goes to capital projects and $18 goes to trails, parks and open space. Fee-based programs get $5, administration gets $5 and Hudson Gardens gets $1. The district’s total annual budget is about $53 million. It serves more than 135,000 residents in Littleton, Sheridan, Columbine Valley, Lone Tree, Bow Mar, Centennial west of Interstate 25 and portions of Jefferson, Douglas and Arapahoe counties.
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Centennial Citizen 19
October 17, 2014
Arapahoe County Assessor
Why are you seeking this office?
What makes you the best person for the job?
What will your top priority be if elected?
What is one change that can make the office you seek run more efficiently?
What else should voters know about you?
What motivates me to serve as your county assessor is the opportunity to improve the fairness and efficiency of assessments and services to the Arapahoe County taxpayers and make a real difference in their lives.
I have earned an MBA and a master’s degree in economics and my master’s in accounting and my CPA are on the way. I am Colorado real estate broker for about 10 years and I run a real estate brokerage company as a managing broker. I have worked for CO department of Corrections, CO department of Revenue, CO School of Mines, City & County of Denver and Community College of Aurora.
When elected, I will promote fairness, equality and efficient and technology driven services to the people of the Arapahoe County.
Fairness in treatment, fairness in assessment and fairness while dealing with people.
America has been good to me. When I proudly became an American citizen, I vowed that I would give back to this country, my country. America has been all I imagined it could be, with freedom and open discussion, with opportunities for everyone to pursue their dreams. In my case, the dream is to represent the people.
The Arapahoe County assessor has a large responsibility. The assessor is accountable for appraising 200,000-plus properties with an overall value of $60 billion and certifying values to 355 individual taxing authorities. Every county in metropolitan Denver area has highly experienced and licensed assessors and Arapahoe County should be no different.
Qualifications/experience! The assessor is the county appraiser, managing a staff of 63, including over 30 licensed appraisers. I’ve achieved the highest appraisal license, Certified General Appraiser, which allows me to appraise and oversee all residential and commercial properties. I’ve established a relationship with taxpayers and taxing authorities understanding their concerns and expectations.
When I was first elected, I made a pledge to provide the most accurate valuations at the lowest cost to taxpayers. I have voluntarily reduced my budget and staff numbers through effective reorganization, financially conservative leadership and better business practices. These goals and my commitment to the citizens will continue in the future.
The necessary implementation of a new computer system has resulted in a highly challenging project. During the next term, I will work hard on improving computer system efficiencies. Continued implementation testing and training is essential, along with the upcoming 2015 re-appraisal. The new computer system resulted in shared savings of $880,000 annually.
2014 President Colorado Assessor’s Association; 2012 Colorado Assessor of the Year; Passed every annual state audit under my leadership; Reduced office budget from $5.45M to $4.96M; Qualified expert appraisal witness Colorado Board of Assessment Appeals; Testified at Colorado Legislature on assessment related bills; Authored successful assessment legislation, Arapahoe County native.
Why are you seeking this office?
What makes you the best person for the job?
What will your top priority be if elected?
What is one change that can make the office you seek run more efficiently?
What else should voters know about you?
I will restore competence to the treasurer’s office, again earning money through investments to pay for roads, public safety and needed services. I will restore my economic stimulus program that helped create nearly 1,000 private sector jobs. I will restore cost cutting, again reducing headcount and the office budget.
As treasurer, I changed a badly run office into a 21st century treasury. I earned $42 million of investment earnings compared to virtually none from my opponent. I reduced staff by 10 percent and office space by 25 percent. I lowered vendor costs by $300,000 per year. I brought the office back into compliance with state law and the auditors.
I will restore the high level of competence and customer service that the office had when I was treasurer. My opponent is a fine person, but doesn’t know how to invest money, administer the office, or improve the county’s finances.
I will improve the finances of the county, increasing investment earnings and cutting costs.
I work very hard, and am always creating ways to improve performance. I am an Arapahoe County Native, who attended local public schools.
I believe that my education and experience in finance and as a successful business owner give me the perfect background to help government operate more efficiently and effectively. I have decreased the operating costs of the office from over $2 million to $1.7 million, while continuing to provide excellent customer service.
After nearly four years in office, I have a proven track record of following through on my promise to improve the accountability, transparency and integrity of the office. I am active in many treasurer related organizations. Arapahoe County citizens now have a treasurer’s office they can be proud of.
Continuing the outstanding progress made over the last four years. Also, as we all know, interest rates have been historically low for the last few years. This has resulted in lower investment income than in prior years when rates were considerably higher. I look forward to higher rates and increased earnings.
We successfully installed a new computer system in 2013 that is saving the taxpayers $800,000 a year. With that major achievement nearly behind us, we can take on additional projects that will work with the new system to maximize its capabilities and get the most out of our investment.
I am very proud to serve the citizens of Arapahoe County as their treasurer. My most important constituents are my two children and four grandsons. We are all big sports fans, especially of the Broncos, the Rockies and whatever team my grandson is on!
PK Kaiser Address: Aurora Party: Democrat Occupation: Finance, accounting Contact: www.Vote4Kaiser.com
Corbin Sakdol Residence: Littleton Party: Republican Occupation: Arapahoe County Assessor Contact: www.sakdol.com
Arapahoe County Treasurer
Doug Milliken Residence: Centennial Party: Democrat Contact: www.facebook.com/ voteDougMilliken
Sue Sandstrom Residence: Aurora Party: Republican Occupation: Arapahoe County Treasurer Contact: www.sandstromfortreasurer.com
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October 17, 2014
Contractor delays jam highway Commuters start week with up to two-hour back-up on I-25 By Jane Reuter
jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com An Englewood-based contractor was fined for its role in a Monday morning rush-hour traffic jam Oct. 13.
Commuters on northbound I-25 near Lone Tree were delayed by up to two hours when contractor Interstate Highway Construction failed to re-open three full lanes of traffic by the 5:30 a.m. contract deadline. Traffic instead was restricted to one northbound lane until about 7 a.m. “They needed to finish striping on the ramp,” said Colorado Department of Transportation spokeswoman Emily Wil-
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fong. “This is a major milestone in the project. This is work they would have preferred to have done earlier, but due to weather, wet roads (and other factors), it just came down to crunch time. They weren’t able to open the three lanes, which we’ve committed to having open through the lifecycle of this project.” The critical work completed that morning from Lincoln Avenue to County Line Road will shift northbound traffic to the west and reconfigured ramp lanes at northbound Lincoln and the C-470 interchange to accommodate construction through the work zone. The new alignment will be in place for the rest of 2014 while crews widen northbound I-25. Wilfong said the construction contract calls for keeping three lanes of traffic open between 5:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. “The first half hour they’re late is a warning,” she said. “After that, they’re fined per half hour that they’re late.” Wilfong described IHC as a “fantastic” contractor. “Unfortunately, this did happen,” she said. “It’s such a delicate balance with this contrition work. Even the slightest delay can really mess things up for folks as
they’re traveling during these peak hours. It’s this struggle between getting something done and getting it right, and trying not to interrupt traffic.” Wilfong couldn’t estimate how many phone calls and emails CDOT received about the tie-up. “It was not a fun morning,” she said. “Really, we’re just trying to focus on this not happening again. Luckily with this project, they’re not going to be doing closures of this sort for a long time. We just appreciate people’s patience as much as possible knowing there will be an end result, which is more mobility for that corridor.” IHC did not return calls requesting comment by press time. The $32-million I-25 lane-balancing project, which will add an additional lane in each direction from Lincoln Avenue to County Line Road, is slated for completion in June 2016. The project will also improve traffic patterns from the C-470 southbound off-ramp and northbound Lincoln on-ramp merges, and improve pedestrian trail connections. CDOT, Douglas County, Lone Tree and the Denver Regional Council of Governments are funding the project.
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Schwab Celebrates Grand Opening of new Calendar of Events Colorado Campus in Lone Tree On Wednesday, October 1, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., celebrated the grand opening of its new Colorado campus in Lone Tree, Colorado. Schwab is a South Metro Denver Chamber member. A total of approximately 1,900 Denver-area Schwab employees will move into the 650,000-square-foot, 47-acre campus in staged phases over the next year and a half, enabling the company to consolidate the majority of its Colorado operations in one facility, located at 9800 Schwab Way (at the corner of Park Meadows and Lincoln). The campus, when completed, will include three fivestory office buildings as well as a standalone branch office, which opened last May. Located in the RidgeGate masterplanned community, the new campus will provide a new home for Schwab’s service center facilities, which are currently in three leased buildings
at two separate locations north of RidgeGate along the I-25 corridor. Three of the company’s four local retail branch offices will remain in their current locations: at 201 Columbine Street in Cherry Creek; 518 17th Street in downtown Denver; and 2480 Canyon Blvd. in Boulder. The fourth Denver-area branch office relocated to a prominent location on the new campus, facing Lincoln Avenue just west of I-25. The Schwab campus was designed to create a sustainable, visually appealing and strong identity within the community, which itself blends natural open space with mixed-use density. Situated for solar orientation, the campus buildings are nestled into the existing site topography and optimize views of Mount Evans, Indian Peaks, Longs Peak and the downtown Denver skyline. Landscaping reflects the natural Colorado landscape, with native grasses, plants and trees that
tie into the surrounding prairie. The site and buildings all incorporate sustainable materials and systems, targeting LEED Gold certification. “Our corporate real estate team really outdid themselves with this project,” said Brian McDonald, senior vice president of Schwab Investor Services and senior location leader for the company in Colorado. “You couldn’t wish for a better located, more functional and beautiful place to be, and the RidgeGate development offers so many amenities. We are really looking forward to becoming a part of the Lone Tree community.” To date, approximately 70 percent of the campus has been completed, with two of the three buildings ready for occupancy. The third building is expected to be completed in the summer of 2015. For more information visit www.aboutschwab. com
Skydivers to Descend on iFLY Denver Grand Reopening Oct. 17-18 Local business leaders, students and the general public will be on hand to watch Skydivers jump from thousands of feet to kick off the grand reopening celebration of the new iFLY Indoor Skydiving in Denver (formerly SkyVenture Colorado) on Friday, October 17 beginning at 10:00 a.m. Lone Tree Mayor Jim Gunning, along with the Thunderstorm skydivers, will officially cut the ribbon to reopen the indoor skydiving wind tunnel located just south of Park Meadows Mall. Meet professional skydivers, tour the completely remodeled wind tunnel facility, watch indoor skydiving demonstrations from some of the best flyers in the world from the free observation deck and take a turn flying. Friday, October 17 Schedule • 10:15 a.m. Professional skydivers jump from an airplane into the new facility. They will join Lone Tree Mayor Jim Gunning as he officially cuts the ribbon to re-open the wind tunnel as iFLY Denver and proclaims Friday, October 17, 2014 as iFLY Denver
Day. • 10:45 a.m. Tour the new facility and watch an indoor skydiving demonstration performed by some of the best flying talent in the world. • 11 a.m. Lunch served courtesy of Brunswick Zone • 11 am. – 1 p.m. Take a turn flying for free* in the new iFLY Denver wind tunnel, get behind the scenes to see how the wind tunnel technology works and learn about the iFLY’s new flight programs including a STEM education program designed to create an interactive classroom for today’s education needs. • 3-7 p.m. ESPN Radio will broadcast live from the all new iFLY Denver. The general public is invited to enjoy indoor skydiving demonstrations from the free observation deck, prize giveaways including a signed Broncos helmet, free flight vouchers, free tickets to the Wildlife experience and more! Saturday, October 18 Schedule
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Friday, October 17 iFly Indoor Skydiving Ribbon Cutting & Grand Reopening! 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, iFly Denver, 9230 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree, CO Sunday, October 19 Making Strides of Denver 9:00 am – 10:30 am, Village Center Station, 6380 S Fiddlers Green Cir, Greenwood Village, CO Monday, October 20 Save Lives, Sort Medical Supplies with Project C.U.R.E. 7:00 pm, Project CURE, 10337 East Geddes Ave, Centennial, CO Tuesday, October 21 Denver Scholarship Foundation Ed Gala -Make College Possible for Denver Students 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum, 7711 E Academy Blvd, Denver Cost: $250/person. Please register via blacktie-colorado.com
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‘All Tracy could see was a gun’ Debate coach had bad ‘gut’ feeling about Karl Pierson By Chris Rotar
crotar@coloradocommunitymedia.com As he crouched between cars in the cold parking lot, Tracy Murphy couldn’t have known that a 17-year-old girl had already been shot and would die eight days later. All he knew was someone was trying to kill him. He had recognized the voice. “Where the (expletive) is Murphy?” Arapahoe High School’s speech and debate coach and head librarian instantly knew Karl Pierson had come for him. It had been a few months since a major falling out between Murphy and the 18-year-old student, a talented member of the debate
team who struggled to accept discipline and whose mind conjured images — and plans — of murder and mayhem. Midday Dec. 13, 2013, Murphy, newspaper in hand, was settling down to lunch. “(Murphy) heard two loud bangs,” according to the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office summary investigative report of the school shooting, released Oct. 10. Seconds later, the doors to the library were flung open. Then Murphy heard Pierson calling his name. “At that point, all Tracy could see was a gun,” the report states. Murphy felt something, a bullet maybe, “blow past his head, over his left shoulder, and he ducked.” He needed to get out of there. His escape route would be the library’s exterior door. Murphy scrambled to the parking lot,
DAVIS FAMILY’S MESSAGE TO COMMUNITY We extend our gratitude to Sheriff Dave Walcher, and all of his staff involved in this investigation, for completing this report with such professionalism, and for being so thoughtful and considerate of our family throughout the entire process. Sheriff Walcher personally kept our family apprised of the status of the investigation for the past 10 months, even visiting us in our home on a number of occasions. Sheriff Walcher and his staff have consistently demonstrated a commitment to ensuring the report was completed comprehensively and as accurately as possible, while also showing a sense of urgency at every step along the way. Arapahoe County is indeed fortunate to have such a professional, yet caring leader at the helm of its sheriff’s office. Next, we’d like the community to know that our family is as committed to forgiveness now as we were on January 1, and we invite you again to join us in doing whatever is within your power to ensure that our community remains rooted in compassion. This crime report shows that Karl Pierson was an adolescent that allowed himself to become filled with confusion and darkness, and he failed to see any love around him or any hope for the
future. The result was a terrible tragedy for all of us — not only our family, but for all the kids and staff at Arapahoe High School, our entire community, the State of Colorado, the Pierson family, and all of the people across the country and around the world that have sent us their condolences and have held us up in their thoughts and prayers. As we all consider this report in greater detail, our family wishes to ask school officials and other stakeholders — particularly our state legislators — to thoughtfully and expeditiously explore how to create positive and safe school climates that are better prepared to prevent and change inappropriate behaviors, as well as better address the emotional and psychological needs of adolescents in our schools. The people of Colorado deserve more than to have to sit idly waiting for the next student in imminent crisis to harm or kill another person or themselves. As a caring and attentive community, we should be committed to meeting the needs of all students to help them learn how to negotiate life’s difficulties and reach their full potential. — Michael and Desiree Davis
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Song and an outside therapist, who determined that he was a narcissist but not a threat to himself or others. The threat assessment says Pierson had difficulty controlling impulses and emotions and had extreme anger reactions, but reacted calmly to discipline. In his journal, Pierson blames being teased in elementary school. “Words hurt, can mold a sociopath and will lead someone a decade later to kill,” he wrote. On Sept. 17, while still meeting with therapists, Pierson began his journal. “I will shoot up my school, Arapahoe High School, before the year is over,” he wrote. The officials addressed questions surrounding why the investigation had taken so long to conclude, saying they were awaiting ballistic and data analysis from other agencies that
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where he figured he could dodge Pierson long enough for the police to intervene. The young man who had threatened Murphy’s life in September never made it to the parking lot. Pierson’s attack lasted less than 90 seconds. It ended when he turned his firearm on himself. A black shotgun was found near Pierson’s body. The autopsy report states he was wearing, among other things: green/ gray cargo pants, a black nylon belt with a machete and flashlight, a black nylon belt with 21 live rounds of shotgun ammunition, a black nylon bandolier with 20 more rounds of shotgun ammunition, a black watch… Murphy had removed Pierson from his post as captain of the extemporaneous team on Sept. 3, though the senior was allowed to remain on the squad. During the meeting in which the news was relayed, a
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talk that included the student’s mother, Murphy saw hate in Pierson’s eyes. After mother and son left the meeting, Murphy heard Pierson yelling something, but he couldn’t tell what. A teacher in the parking lot, however, heard what Pierson said. “I’m going to kill that Murphy!” But even before learning of that threat, Murphy told a school counselor he had a bad “gut” feeling about Pierson. Murphy had disciplined Pierson for poor decisions, but now he was afraid of the student “snapping.” At some point, Murphy and Deputy James Englert, the school resource office, would speak about the librarian’s safety, as documented in the investigative summary. “(Englert) told Tracy that if something happened, Tracy should exit the school through the exterior library door.”
proved no one else was involved. “It was not appropriate to go to the public until we knew as much of the truth as we could about Dec. 13,” said District Attorney George Brauchler, noting his office asked Superintendent Murphy to keep information held close. “He did a good job making sure teachers did not opine on what coulda, woulda, shoulda happened before today.” Scott Murphy refused to answer any questions about Pierson or any employees, including Cameron Rust and Christina Erbacher-Kolk, the two AHS security guards who were on duty that day but have since been dismissed after alleging the school didn’t do enough to protect students from Pierson. Rust’s stepmother was in the audience. “(Rust’s) only motive is to bring out the truth, to see how do we prevent it from happening again going forward,” said Micki Jacoby. “Cameron and Chris are not liars. For (the authorities) to dismiss their role that day, shame on them.”
Scott Murphy — who the day before the press conference announced he will retire at the end of the school year — said all protocols were followed before and after the event. “Two students’ lives were lost that day,” said Murphy. “Families were shattered. Lives were destroyed. Nothing I can do or say can change that.” Claire Davis’ parents, Michael and Desiree Davis, sat next to Murphy during the press conference. They did not speak, but issued a statement. “We’d like the community to know that our family is as committed to forgiveness now as we were on Jan. 1, and we invite you again to join us in doing whatever is within your power to ensure that our community remains rooted in compassion.” In the statement, the couple also asked public officials to explore solutions to create safer school climates. “The people of Colorado deserve more than to have to sit idly waiting for the next student in imminent crisis to harm or kill another person or themselves.”
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Udall, Gardner hit hard in debate Pueblo event draws clear lines between rivals By Vic Vela
vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com A knock-down, drag-out affair in Pueblo between Sen. Mark Udall and Congressman Cory Gardner on Oct. 9 could have easily been promoted on the venue’s marquee as the Steel City Smackdown. Buoyed — and sometimes booed — by a rowdy audience, the two rivals tangled on a debate stage inside Memorial Hall on issues they have clashed over countless times throughout the Senate campaign. But while many of the issues are worn — they once again sparred over issues that included women’s reproductive rights and the Affordable Care Act — the candidates’ energies certainly weren’t. The two went at each other hard throughout the night. That was apparent when the Democrat Udall attacked Gardner and his Republican colleagues in the House of Representatives for failing to make progress on immigration reform. Udall scolded Gardner by saying, “You haven’t lifted one finger” toward movement on immigration issues. “You talk about growth. You want to grow the economy? Pass the immigration bill now,” Udall said, referring to the immigration reform measure that passed the Senate this year, but never got off the ground in the House. When Gardner pivoted to energy issues during the exchange on immigration, it created an opening for Udall to highlight the congressman’s dodge. “I’m glad to talk about energy because you’re wrong about that too, but we’re talking about immigration reform here,” Udall said. Gardner said earlier in the debate that Democrats had their chance to pass com-
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takes brass” to be referring to him as the “social issues warrior.” “Congressman, we wouldn’t be having this discussion if you hadn’t spent your career trying to limit the reproductive freedoms of women,” Udall said. Gardner continued his campaignlong attack on Udall for supporting President Obama’s policies, including Obamacare, the president’s signature legislative achievement. “While you’re voting with President Obama 99 percent of the time, I will vote 100 percent of the time for the people of Colorado,” Gardner said. The two also traded jabs over accusations of leadership failures. Gardner attacked Udall — whose Senate committee assignments include Armed Services and Intelligence — for missing hearings having to do with emerging threats like that of ISIS-sponsored terrorism. And Udall slammed Gardner for voting with Republicans to shut down the federal
government last year during a time when Colorado needed Uncle Sam’s help during a flood disaster. This was the third debate of the week between the two, but it was easily the most lively. At one point, Pueblo Chieftain managing editor Steve Hensen, who moderated the debate, had to scold the raucous audience for “embarrassing” themselves for their repeated outbursts throughout the evening. But the candidates themselves seemed to be energized by the crowd, seemingly queuing up their one-liners in anticipation of a hearty response from their supporters. Gardner jabbed at Udall when the senator accused him of distorting his record as a way to distract voters. “I agree, your record is pretty distracting,” Gardner quipped. That led Udall to fire back, “You get a sense of why the House of Representatives does nothing when you listen to Congressman Gardner.”
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Yes, the two tangled over the death penalty — as they have the entire campaign — but the KUSA-sponsored debate, held at Colorado State University, also focused on other areas of public safety, affordable housing and even red-light cameras. Beauprez, a Republican, blasted the Democratic incumbent for not fighting hard enough for a constructionlaw reform bill from earlier this year that he believed would helped rein in rising housing costs around the state. Beauprez said Colorado’s tough construction-defects law discourages builders from making affordable condos because of high insurance costs. “There is something, especially in the Front Range, that has driven up rents and housing prices and that’s called the construction-defects legislation,” Beauprez said. Beauprez said Hickenlooper provided “absolutely zero leadership” when a reform bill that was introduced late in this year’s legislative session failed to gain steam. The bill would have made it more difficult for condo owners to sue builders over construction defects. Hickenlooper agreed that changes to the law need to be made, but said rising rental costs are attributed to other economic factors. “It’s certainly not the defining factor in the incredible inflation we’ve seen in housing costs,” he said. “That’s been going on for a number of years.” Also during the debate, Beauprez made news for saying he would like to see a repeal of laws that allow for the legal sale of marijuana. The former congressman cited health concerns while laying out his position. “Yes, I think we’re at that point where the consequences we’ve already discovered from this might be far greater than the liberty the citizens thought they were embracing,” Beauprez said. Hickenlooper made news of his own at a debate earlier in the week, where he said voters were “reckless” for supporting last year’s Amendment 64, which legalized recreational pot sales and use in Colorado. In spite of his concerns over the impact that marijuana use can have on a developing brain, Hickenlooper wouldn’t go as far as saying that the constitutional amendment needs to be repealed. “But I do think we need more resources to make sure that kids and parents understand this is not like sneaking a beer out when you’re younger,” the governor said.
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felony DUI and another bill that would have placed mandatory minimums for vehicular-homicide convictions. And Beauprez again attacked Hickenlooper over the issue of the death penalty — which Hickenlooper once supported, but now opposes. Hickenlooper has had to play defense on this issue since last year, when he granted a reprieve for death-row inmate Nathan Dunlap. “I don’t think you necessarily have a fondness for violent criminals,” Beauprez said, “but why do you seem to have such a problem standing up for innocent Coloradans?” Hickenlooper fought back against Beauprez’s attack, saying that violent crimes are down over the last four years and reminding him that he has signed into law legislation that put in place $30 million for reform in mental-health services, which he believes will also reduce violent crimes. The governor said he will continue to support laws that strengthen public safety, but that sometimes things aren’t that easy at the Legislature. “If you were governor and not just thinking about it, you’d recognize that sometimes you can’t get everything done you want,” Hickenlooper said. As for Dunlap, the governor tried to put an end to any speculation that he would grant him clemency, something he suggested was on the table during an interview last year. “I will commit, promise to leave it to the next governor,” he said. Beauprez found himself on the defensive over comments he gave to the Denver Rotary Club in 2010, where he gave economic comments that were similar to those that derailed Mitt Romney’s presidential candidacy in 2012. Beuauprez said then that “we’ve got almost half of the population perfectly happy that somebody else is paying the bill,” saying that 47 percent of Americans pay no income tax. “I think it’s human nature that we’re fine if somebody else picks up the tab,” Beauprez said on the debate stage, in response to a question about his previous comments. “The point of the comment ... was that there needs to be more opportunity in Colorado, which has gone to other states on (Hickenlooper’s) watch.” The Hickenlooper campaign believes the economy is a winning issue for them, citing an economy that continues to grow and create jobs. The two agreed on certain issues, including whether they would sign a bill to ban red-light cameras. The controversial effort to curb bad driving and accidents at busy intersections seems to get attention at the Capitol every year. Both Beauprez and Hickenlooper said the cameras could be good uses for public safety, but they would like to get assurances from municipalities that they’re not simply using the technology to bust drivers to generate revenue.
A televised debate on Oct. 6 laid out arguments for and against the statewide ballot questions that Colorado voters will begin deciding on this month. The debate, sponsored by KUSATV, allowed advocates to argue their positions on the four ballot questions, beginning with the two measures that would alter the state’s Constitution. Amendment 67 is this year’s version of the so-called “personhood” amendment, which would create legal protections for the unborn and would essentially ban abortion in the state.
If passed, the measure would change the state’s criminal code and the Colorado Wrongful Death Act to include unborn human beings. Supporters say the measure protects pregnant women and their unborn children from harm, but opponents argue the effort goes too far. “They say it’s about protecting pregnant women, and in fact, it is not,” said Cathy Alderman of the group No on 67. “It would ban abortion in all cases.” There is no legal or medical definition of the term “unborn human being,” so Amendment 67 could end up providing legal protections for fertilized eggs, supporters have said. And that could impact the availability of abortions and birth control. Alderman said the changes to the criminal code could result in women and doctors being investigated for
miscarriages. Supporters of Amendment 67 were not there to make their case. Similar personhood efforts have failed at the ballot box, going back to 2008. The other proposed constitutional amendment on this year’s ballot, Amendment 68, would allow casinostyle gambling at the Arapahoe Park racetrack along the eastern fringe of Aurora, with new gaming tax revenue going toward K-12 education. Supporters say the measure would bring in $114.5 million in public and charter school funding. Supporters say schools could use the funding and it’s a great way to obtain the money without raising taxes. But opponents say the effort would hurt mountain town casinos — which Ballot continues on Page 25
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Ballot would depress the already-existing gaming tax revenues collected there — and would create casino-style gambling in communities that may not even want it there. Katy Atkinson, who opposes the measure, cited several education advocacy groups that oppose Amendment 68. She also said it is telling that Congressman Mike Coffman and former state House Speaker Andrew Romanoff — two rivals locked in a heated 6th Congressional District race and who would represent the area where the racetrack sits — agree in their opposition to the measure. “So, candidates who do not agree on much agree that this one’s a bad idea,” Atkinson said. But Becky Brooks of Yes on 68 said 20,000 people in Aurora signed the petition to get
the measure on the ballot and that hundreds of teachers statewide are backing the effort. “So, to make a broad statement that this is not wanted by the people around there is just untrue,” Brooks said. Meanwhile, Proposition 104 would require school boards to negotiate collective bargaining agreements in open meetings. Supporters say the public has a right to know how their local schools districts are spending their money and that the measure provides greater oversight of government spending. “The goal is simply to provide transparency because it’s the basis of good government,” said former state Rep. BJ Nikkel, a Republican. But Tyler Chafee, an opponent, said he the ballot language “could apply to every single conversation that administrator has with a member of a teacher organization.” He also cautioned that school districts could end up seeing a spike in legal fees over confidentiality issues.
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POLITICAL NOON HOUR, a weekly event that allows the residents of Centennial to connect and communicate with Mayor Cathy Noon, is from noon to 1 p.m. every Wednesday at the Civic Center building located at 13133 E. Arapahoe Road. ARAPAHOE COUNTY Republican Breakfast Club meets the first Wednesday of each month at ViewHouse Eatery, Bar & Rooftop, 7101 S. Clinton St., Centennial. Breakfast buffet opens at 6:45 a.m. and program lasts from 7:15-8:30 a.m. For information, contact Myron Spanier, 303-877-2940; Mort Marks, 303-770-6147; Nathan Chambers, 303-804-0121; or Cliff Dodge, 303-909-7104. PROFESSIONAL AMERICAN ASSOCIATION of University Women, LittletonEnglewood Branch invites baccalaureates to participate in activities that further the goals of equity for women and girls, lifelong education and positive societal change. Meetings are usually Mondays each month, September through May, at Koelbel Library, Orchard Road and Holly Street, Centennial. Social time is followed by business meeting and informative program on subjects ranging from public policy issues to poetry. Call Pam Hansen at 303-753-0838.
“If it passes I think there are a number of things or consequences that we may not think of,” Chafee said. The broadcast closed with a debate over Proposition 105, which would require the labeling of foods that contain genetically modified organisms. GMOs are found in the vast majority of common food crops, such as soybeans, corn and canola. The scientific consensus is that GMO-based foods are currently not harmful to the public’s health or the environment. But supporters say that consumers have a right to know what’s in their foods and can make better choices about what their families consume if they know what’s in the foods they eat. Robyn O’Brien, a 105 backer, said there have been no long-term health studies on GMO-based foods. “So the industry can say there’s no evidence of harm when in actuality there is no
Try Out a Class. Pre-register today for a free Culinary Arts or Baking & Pastry Arts Shadow on Saturday, October 18. • Participate in a lab from 9-11AM • Learn from one of JWU’s talented Chef Instructors • Meet with an Admissions Representative High School Juniors, Seniors and Transfer Students – bring your unofficial transcripts and start the application process for your AS or BS degree in the College of Culinary Arts.
BNI CONNECTIONS (www.thebniconnections.com) invites business owners to attend its meeting held each Tuesday, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle. There is no charge to attend a meeting as a guest. Please visit www.thebniconnections.com or contact Jack Rafferty, 303-414-2363 or jrafferty@hmbrown.com.
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long-term evidence,” she said. But opponents said the ballot measure presents a number of issues. They say the measure would result in higher food costs and that the labeling could be taken by consumers to mean that the food is unsafe, causing unnecessary concern for food they’ve probably been eating for years anyway. Opponents also take issue with the fact that 105 allows for exemptions for several food products like animal feed, gum, alcohol, cheese and restaurant meals. Dietitian Mary Lee Kim said if a consumer goes into a grocery store for a frozen pizza, the pizza would require labeling. But if the store cooked that same pizza on site and it was eaten there by the consumer, no label would be required. “So, how is that consistent?” Kim said. “It doesn’t offer the consumer any good, reliable information.”
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Greensky Bluegrass returns to Denver Oct. 24 and 25 for a two-night stand at The Ogden Theatre. The band debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Bluegrass Top 100 with their latest release, “If Sorrows Swim,” which came out in September. Photo by Chris Monaghan
Jam favorites hit No. 1 on bluegrass charts with new album, ‘If Sorrows Swim’ By Ryan Boldrey
rboldrey @coloradocommunitymedia.com When Greensky Bluegrass returns to Denver Oct. 24 and 25 at the Ogden Theatre, tickets may not be that easy to come by. The Michigan-based quintet, which sold out its four shows at Boulder’s Fox Theatre and Englewood’s Gothic Theatre last fall, has become one of the bigger draws at Telluride Bluegrass Festival the past three years and also played soldout shows with fellow jamgrass stalwarts Railroad Earth each of the last two summers at Red Rocks. Add to that, the band’s fifth studio release, “If Sorrows Swim,” which came out Sept. 9, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Bluegrass Top 100 and has stayed in the Top 5 since. Their prior 2011 release, “Handguns,” opened at No. 3. “The past three years, it’s been really exciting to watch the crowds grow, no matter what venue we are at, whether it’s the main stage at Bonnaroo or at Red Rocks,” said guitarist Dave Bruzza, who along with the mandolin-playing Paul Hoffman is one of Greensky’s two main vocalists and lyricists. “We’ve become exposed to more and more people and people are really enjoying the music we are bringing.” The Ogden shows will be a homecoming of sorts for Bruzza, who moved to Denver a year ago, where he now lives with his wife when not on tour. The rest of the band, with the exception of bass-
Dave Bruzza, left, and Anders Beck perform with Greensky Bluegrass Aug. 22 in Chicago. While the band hails from Kalamazoo, Mich., Bruzza has been calling Denver home for the past year when Greensky isn’t on the road. Photo by Ashley Marie Downing ist Mike Devol, who now calls Oakland home, still lives in or around Kalamazoo, Mich., where Greensky came together in the early 2000s. “Denver is a great place to call home,” said Bruzza by phone as the band was preparing for a late-September gig in Asheville, N.C. “I really love the mountains; I love the people there and the whole scene.” That scene has been one of the major attractions to Bruzza since long before he made the move to Colorado. “In all the years of coming to visit Denver, even when we were first start-
ing out, all the shows we would come play, people would show up and it just seemed like a really nurturing community toward music,” he said. “I think it is wonderful that there are so many great musicians in town. When I’m home, I’ll go down to Cervantes on a Thursday and you never know who is going to be there. “I may end up getting in a jam with Chris (Pandolfi) or Andy Hall from the Infamous Stringdusters or Vince (Herman of Leftover Salmon) or Bridget (Law of Elephant Revival). There are great musicians everywhere. I’ve been lucky enough to be asked to come play with a lot of bands when I’m home. It’s super fun. I love doing that.” Right now, Bruzza is looking forward to spending a couple nights in his own bed as the band begins the 19-date Western leg of its fall tour that includes a night in Aspen and multi-night stops in Las Vegas and Portland, as well as San Francisco, where they will wrap things up at The Fillmore Auditorium in midNovember. Greensky will be playing two-set shows both nights in Denver. You, Me and Apollo — a five-piece indie folk band from Fort Collins — will provide support each evening.
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Paul Hoffman, of Greensky Bluegrass, performs Oct. 24, 2013 during the band’s gig at The Fox Theatre in Boulder. The Michigan-based band, which sold out the Fox and Englewood’s Gothic Theatre last fall, is returning to Denver Oct. 24 and 25 to play the Ogden Theatre. Photo by Ryan Boldrey
Greensky Bluegrass will headline Denver’s Ogden Theatre Oct. 24 and 25. Doors are at 8 p.m. and You, Me and Apollo will open and take the stage at 9 both nights. Tickets may be purchased in advance at www.greenskybluegrass.com, www.axs.com or in person at the Gothic, Bluebird or Ogden box offices. Advance price is $22.75. If available, tickets day of show will cost $27. The Ogden Theatre is located at 935 E. Colfax Ave. Call 303-832-1874 for more information. Show is 16+
There are some stories that are too sad to report. This is one of them. Randy Weeks, age 59, president of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts and executive director of its Broadway touring division, died Oct. 9. Weeks was in London attending the Independent Presenter’s Network conference. Concern was raised when he missed a previously scheduled meeting. Colleagues requested that the hotel in which he was staying do a wellness check, at which time he was discovered in his bed. The cause of death was not immediately unknown. Here’s what the retiring head of the DPCA, Daniel Ritchie, had to say: “Randy’s relationship with the DCPA began in 1978 when he started working in the box office while attending the University of Colorado. Despite a foray into his parents’ restaurant business, Randy’s first love was the theater. He was serving as Theatre Operations Manager at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., when local Broadway presenter Bob Garner tapped Randy to take the helm of Denver Center Attractions in 1989.” During Weeks’ tenure, he also opened the Garner Galleria Theatre in 1992 with the smash hit “Forever Plaid.” The venue has gone on to great success, treating audiences to such long-running shows as “Always … Patsy Cline” and “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.” Weeks was a co-founder of the Women’s Voices Fund, making gifts to honor his mother and aunt. He also served on the Denver School of the Arts board, the Independent Presenter’s Network, The Broadway League and the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District.
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Rockmount Ranch Wear, the historic snap-front shirt maker at 1626 Wazee, is no stranger to the rich and famous. Its distinctive Western shirts have been immortalized in movies and on the backs of rock stars. Steve Weil, Rockmount’s third-generation owner, has met more than his share of stars, but he can’t resist getting in touch with his inner groupie when someone special walks in the door. On Oct. 3, Weil was driving home from work when an employee called to say that rocker Robert Plant, of Led Zeppelin fame, was in the store. Weil spun the car around and headed back. “He was like a kid in a candy store,” Weil said. “He tried on several shirts and a leather jacket and took each one to the counter. We talked about history and literature. His prose and manner was nothing like other rock stars and celebrities we have met. This man is a gentleman — amusing and without pretense. “He said he had been coming to Denver for over 40 years, and how it had matured well ... He said he played here on Dec. 26, 1968. I asked, `How could you remember the date?’ He said, `Because it was my opening concert on my first U.S. tour.’ Led Zeppelin started the tour as opening act for Vanilla Fudge and Iron Butterfly.”
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MileHiCon brings fantasy world to life 46th annual event set for DTC area By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com The Hyatt Regency Tech Center’s spaces will take on an otherworldly look Oct. 24-26, when the 46th Annual MileHiCon draws hundreds of science fiction/fantasy geeks to see and hear more than 80 authors and artists. Many will be in elaborate costumes. The literary focus of this long-running event is expanded by gaming , vendors of books and related items, artist demonstrations, writing panels, science presentations and kids’ programming. Expected authors include Daniel Abraham, who writes as himself, as MLN Hanover, and as James S.A. Corey with Ty Franck. Franck will also be on hand; in addition to his collaborations as Corey, he also is author of “Avatar: A Short Story” and other short stories. Also on tap is Michael Swanwick, winner of Hugo, Nebula, World Fantasy and
IF YOU GO MileHiCon activities will take place Oct. 24-26 at the Hyatt Regency Tech Center Hotel, 7800 E. Tufts Ave., Denver. A three-day membership will cost $46 at the door or can be purchased in advance at milehicon46. eventbrite.com. Daily memberships are available at the door: Oct. 24, $18; Oct. 25, $22; Oct. 26, $22. Parking is $5 for the weekend. Registration will be open at 2 p.m. Oct. 24; 9 a.m. Oct. 25 and 26. MileHiCon is staffed by volunteers.
Arthur C. Clarke Awards. His books include “In the Drift,” “Vacuum Flowers,” “The Iron Dragon’s Daughter” and more, as well as short stories. Hugo Award-winning artists Phil and Kaja Foglio have designed many book covers, album covers and gaming cards. A complete list of participants and detailed schedules may be found at milehicon.org. Attractions include a painting demo by Littleton space artist Michael Carroll; short story samplers; autograph alley; masquerade judging; mask making; “Spaceships We Have Loved”; film and literature discussions; and much more. (We
A young family walks around MileHiCon 2013. Courtesy photo printed out seven pages of activities.) A literacy auction on Oct. 25 offers rare books, autographed books, original artwork, and sci-fi and fantasy items donated
by guests and fans. Proceeds are given to a charity for the purchase of books and reading education programs.
Sentimental comedy focuses on family Successful playwright’s works prove popular around Denver By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com At Cherry Creek Theatre’s production of “Over the River and Through the Trees” by Joe Di Pietro, the audience sits around the edges of Aida’s and Frank’s living/dining room in Hoboken, N.J. It’s hard to resist entering into the conversation at times as ambitious young Nick (Luke Sorge) tries to tell his two sets of grandparents that he’s
IF YOU GO “Over the River and Through the Woods” plays through Oct. 26 at Cherry Creek Theatre, Shaver Ramsey Gallery, 2414 E. Third Ave., Denver. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 6:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $28/$25, 303-800-6578, cherrycreektheatre.org.
moving across the country to Seattle. He’s been coming to dinner every Sunday with the four of them and they cherish the time with him. Director Gavin Mayer has assembled an excellent cast for this sentimental comedy by one of America’s more successful playwrights.
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Di Pietro, who hit the big time with “I Love You, You’re Perfect — Now Change” some years ago, has had three works onstage in Denver at almost the same time — including “Last Romance” and “Memphis” at the Arvada Center. Kathy Brady plays Nana Emma and Annie Oberbroekling is Nana Aida — both are very skilled at comic timing and keep the play in constant motion as hovering grandmas. Eddie Kirsch and Martin David are grandfathers Frank, who should probably quit driving, and Nunzio, who is dealing with some health issues, completing a quartet intent on keeping what’s left of “la famiglia” intact in Hoboken. We learn a bit
about each one’s life story, but it’s limited. They are almost caricatures of elderly New Jersey Italians. They plan a surprise for Nick at the next dinner, involving a young friend of Emma’s — Caitlyn, played by Heather Marie Dorris. Emma is generous with Mass cards for Nick and Aida wants to feed everyone — all the time. She even has a pan of lasagna ready for Nick to take on the plane with him. This is a sweet play, with top-notch casting. Cherry Creek Theatre has another winner, it would seem. One will probably want to reserve seats in advance to avoid a sell-out.
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‘This is Colorado’ returns to college For many years, the Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County held its annual “This is Colorado” show at a various metro-area venues, but last year the group brought it closer to home. Open to artists statewide, in 2013 it was held in the handsome Colorado Gallery of the Arts at Arapahoe Community College and drew many viewers. The exhibit will return Oct. 21, with a public reception from 5-7 p.m. on Oct. 24, and will run until Nov. 14. The gallery is on the ACC campus at 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive in Littleton. Gallery hours: noon to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays (open until 7 p.m. on Tuesdays). Admission is free.
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to the groundbreaking of Topgolf (www. topgolf.com/us/centennial) in Centennial (10601 E. Easter Ave.). And `groundbreaking’ describes the concept. The facility — one of 22 in the world — portends to redefine the golf experience with 102 climate-controlled bays, microchipped balls to hit at lighted targets on an outdoor range, top-shelf food and drink and all kinds of flat-screens and event space to keep non-golfers entertained. It’s gonna be great when it opens next (spring).” Even non-golfers will be entertained with all the TVs and an extensive menu of food and fancy cocktails — even brunch and a kids’ menu. You can sign up for mobile updates on the facility at the website mentioned above.
Photos of musicians displayed
The PACE Center Art Gallery in Parker is hosting an exhibition that features photographs of celebrity musicians taken by Colorado photographer Jensen Sutta Friday through Nov. 14. The exhibit’s opening reception takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 16. It is open to the public and includes live music, hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and an artist talk.
including classical, rock, jazz and jive. The program will include Piazzola’s “Concerto Hommage a Liege for Banjo and Guitar” and Janacek’s “Suite for Strings.” Featured musicians: Evan Orman, bandoneon, and Patrick Sutton, guitar. Tickets: $20/$15, free under 18, Englewoodarts.org or at the door one hour prior to performance. the 13-member Sphere string ensemble to town at 2 p.m. Oct. 25 in Hampden Hall, inside the Englewood Civic Center at 1000 Englewood Parkway. This will be the first appearance at Hampden Hall for the 4-year-old ensemble, which performs without a conductor and offers a range of music
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Sutta’s exhibition at the PACE Center (20000 Pikes Peak Ave.) will feature photographs of Jack Johnson, Jaime Foxx, Ryan Tedder (OneRepublic), Sheryl Crow, Pat Monahan (Train), Flo Rida, G-Love, Todd Park Mohr (Big Head Todd), Burt Bacharach, Kenny Rogers, Peter Cetera (Chicago), Don Felder (Eagles), B.B. King, Morris Day (the Time), Luke Bryan, Leann Rimes, Merle Haggard, Brad Paisley, Randy Owen (Alabama) and Strait. For more information about Parker Arts, visit www.ParkerArts.org.
two fewer than (former Broncos quarterback) Jay Cutler had.”
Rusted Root is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a tour to introduce a seventh studio album, “The Movement.” The band will perform at the Gothic Theatre, 3263 S. Broadway, Englewood, on Oct. 25. Tickets: 303-789-9206.
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Time for ragtime The Big Little Ragtime Band — John Bredenberg, Bill Clark, Hank Troy and Maurie Walker — will perform “The Wonderful World of Ragtime” for the Ragtime Society of Colorado at 1 p.m. Oct. 26 at Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church, 1980 Dahlia St., Denver. Tickets: $20/$15 members: Colleen Vander Hoek, 8360 S. Zephyr St., Littleton, CO 80128, 303-9794353, or at the door.
Fear in Littleton Haunts of Littleton, a walking tour of local haunts, is scheduled at 7 p.m. Oct. 18, 24 and 25. Meet at the light-rail station in downtown Littleton. Tickets: adults $13/ kids $5. hauntsoflittlton.org. metro area. Parker also writes for BlacktieColorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktie-colorado.com/pennyparker. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.
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The big-band sounds of the worldfamous Glenn Miller Orchestra, with musical director Nick Hilscher, will fill the Paramount Theatre (16th Street and Glenarm Place) at 7 p.m. Oct. 25 (doors open at 6). The Glenn Miller Orchestra plays an average of 300 live dates a year around the globe to millions of fans. The concert benefits Colorado Public Television 12. Tickets are $35 plus service charges, and available at www.altitudetickets.com or by calling 303-893-8497.
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‘House of Night’ series authors to visit Ranch `Redeemed’ is 10th title, with movie on horizon
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sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com Zoey Redbird, fledgling vampyre, is in trouble and in jail as “Redeemed” opens. She thinks she has killed two men and is suffering massively from the attendant guilt trip. Can she/will she be able to recover from this issue so she and other House of Night vampyres in her Nerd Herd can mount a defense against Neferet, the Dark Goddess? “Redeemed” is by P.C. Cast and her daughter Kristin Cast, who will appear at the Highlands Ranch Tattered Cover Book Store at 7 p.m. Oct. 20 to meet with readers of their series, “House of Night.” The final, 10th novel in the series calls on young Native American heroine Zoey Redbird, aided by her friends and a loving grandmother, to call on all her special powers to overcome the evil Dark Goddess, who is on a rampage against the people of Tulsa, Okla. (where P.C. Cast lives). Zoey is heir to unique powers. She can summon the elements, as well as wield Old Magick. The Casts write in graphic detail about how Neferet puts people under her spell in her fortress at the Mayo Hotel — one
P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast will visit the Highlands Ranch Tattered Cover Book Store, 9315 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch, at 7 p.m. Oct. 20 to discuss and sign their 10th and final novel in the “House of Night” series. “Redeemed” has just been published and brings a conclusion to the ongoing power struggles in a vampyre world. 303-470-7050.
can picture flying critters, loud screams and lots of blood in this conclusion to a truly popular series. We are told that a movie is pending. This series has been a best-seller in the U.S., U.K. and Germany, and has more than 12 million copies in print, according to the publisher, St. Martins Griffin. The authors have created a fantasy world with a clear social structure and distinctive characters such as Aurox, who comes out of Greek mythology, and Detective Marx, who comes out of the Tulsa Police Department, but understands about vampyres and has a special friendship with Zoey. There’s Zoey’s affectionate grandma, who speaks to her in a Native American tongue, and even opposing kitties: big orange Nala and Nefert’s cat, Skylar, to add another layer of color and conflict. Conversations and relationships at times have a normal teen flavor
P.C. and Kristin Cast, authors of “Redeemed,” will appear Oct. 20 at Tattered Cover Highlands Ranch for a reading and book signing. Courtesy photo and choice of words, which varies the rhythms in the book in an interesting way. Then the ultimate battle comes through like the most violent superhero film bit. P.C. Cast says her daughter, a New
York writer, brings a teen sensibility to the stories they co-create. They must have interesting conversations over a late-night cup of tea! One assumes they will bring a bit of that interchange to their conversation with readers at Tattered Cover.
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303-841-4660 Serving the southeast Denver www.tlcas.org WORSHIP area SUNDAY SCHOOL Greenwood Village PRESCHOOL Sunday · 8:00 am & 10:30 am
Highlands Ranch
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Open and Affirming
Sunday Worship
8:00 AM Chapel Service 9:00 & 10:30 AM Sanctuary 10:20 AM St. Andrew Wildflower Sunday School 9:00 & 10:30 am
www.st-andrew-umc.com 303-794-2683 Preschool: 303-794-0510
Littleton
Cowboy Church
with Kevin Weatherby
Sundays 10 am
Calf’s Lowell Ranch • 2330 S. I-25 www.savethecowboy.com
Serving the Southeast Denver area
Call or check our website for information on services and social events! www.cbsdenver.org
303-794-6643
Highlands Ranch
Alongside One Another On Life’s Journey
www.gracecolorado.com
You are invited to worship with us:
Sundays at 10:00 am
Grace is on the NE Corner of Santa Fe Dr. & Highlands Ranch Pkwy. (Across from Murdochs)
303-798-8485
worship Time 10:30AM sundays 9:00am Spiritual Formation Classes for all Ages 90 east orchard road littleton, co
Parker evangelical Presbyterian church Connect – Grow – Serve
Sunday Worship
8:45 am & 10:30 am 9030 MILLER ROAD PARKER, CO 80138 3038412125 www.pepc.org
Sunday Worship - 10:00am Bible Study immediately following Thursday Bible Study - 7:30pm Currently meeting at: Acres Green Elementary School 13524 Acres Green Drive 303-688-9506 www.LoneTreeCoC.com
Parker
Community Church of Religious Science Sunday 10:00 a.m. at the historic Ruth Memorial Chapel on Mainstreet
303.805.9890 www.ParkerCCRS.org
Lone Tree Church of Christ
Weaving Truth and Relevance into Relationships and Life
Parker, CO • 10am Worship www.uccparkerhilltop.org 303-841-2808
GRACE PRESBYTERIAN
Lone Tree
Welcome Home!
Congregation Beth Shalom
Parker
10926 E. Democrat Rd.
9203 S. University Blvd. Highlands Ranch, 80126
Serving the community ages 21/2 – 6 years “Love, Learn, Laugh”
303 N Ridge Rd. • Castle Rock • CO
Parker
United Church Of Christ Parker Hilltop
9:15 am · for children and adults
www.faithcrco.org 303-688-3476
Littleton
Joy Lutheran Church Sharing God’s Love
SERVICES:
SATURDAY 5:30pm
SUNDAY 8:00 & 10:30am
Expository Teaching Through Books of the Bible Families worshipping together Iron Horse Elementary School 20151 Tallman Dr. Parker 80138 Sunday 10:00 TwentyMileBibleChurch.org
Education Hour: Sunday 9:15am Joyful Mission Preschool 303-841-3770 7051 East Parker Hills Ct. • Parker, CO 303-841-3739 www.joylutheran-parker.org
303 798 6387 www.gracepointcc.us
First Presbyterian Church of Littleton Sunday Services 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Christ’s Episcopal Church 615 4th Street Castle Rock, CO 80104 303.688.5185
www.ChristsEpiscopalChurch.org TWITTER: @CECCastleRock
Sunday
8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
1609 W. Littleton Blvd. (303) 798-1389 • www.fpcl.org
To advertise your place of worship in this section, call 303-566-4091 or email kearhart@ColoradoCommunityMedia.com.
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THINGS DO MUSIC/CONCERTS
COLORADO SYMPHONY: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Season Opener THE LITTLETON Symphony Orchestra presents the opening
concert of its 2014-15 season at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St. The season opens with Mahan and the Emperor, featuring local favorite pianist Katie Mahan. Tickets are available online at www.littletonsymphony.org; in the Gorsett Violin Shop, 8100 S. Quebec St., Suite B206, Centennial; or at the door. For group tickets or more information call 303-933-6824.
SHOWTIME AT Southridge: Family Magic
Show
MYSTO THE Magi’s family-friendly magic show is from 7-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, at Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. The show is full of mystery, illusion and family-friendly comedy. Call 303-791-2500 or go to http://www.hrcaonline.org for cost and other information.
THE COLORADO Symphony takes on one of the most well known symphonic works in history. This iconic symphony debuted in 1808 and has been played all over the world, audiences delighting in its unrelenting power and unity over all four movements. The first symphony to ever feature trombones, Beethoven’s Fifth will showcase the musicians of the CSO at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, in the amazing acoustics of the Main Stage Theater at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St. all 720-509-1000 or go to www.LoneTreeArtsCenter.org. GUYS & Dolls in Concert FOLLOWING THE rave reviews for South Pacific in Concert, Lone Tree Arts Center
brings back the unique `in concert’ staging (full orchestra on stage with large cast singing and performing select dialogue) for another look at a classic American musical. The rousing energy of mid20th century New York City mixes with legendary characters and a dazzling score The Classic tunes come one right after the other, including favorites such as a “A Bushel and a Peck,”“Luck Be A Lady,”“Take Back Your Mink,”“Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat,” and “If I Were A Bell.” The romantic and funny story is populated with gangsters and gamblers, missionary dolls and showgirls, and one of the greatest musical scores in the history of American theatre. Show runs from Wednesday, Oct. 22, to Friday, Oct. 24 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St. all 720-509-1000 or go to www.LoneTreeArtsCenter.org.
RUSTED ROOT live IN HONOR of its 25th anniversary, Rusted Root will perform Saturday, Oct. 25
at the Gothic Theatre, 3263 S. Broadway, Englewood. Call 303-789-9206. Show time will be about 9:45 p.m.
SUPERHEROES AND Comicons CASTLE ROCK Orchestra presents its Superheroes and Comicons Concert featuring music from John Williams and tunes from favorites such as Superman, Spiderman, Batman and the video game Halo. Costumes are welcome. The performance is at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, at the First United Methodist Church of Castle Rock, 1200 South St. Suggested admission is $5 per person or $20 a family. Visit www.CastleRockOrchestra.org.
Court, Castle Rock. The scream-worthy haunted house benefits the Police and Fire Explorer programs. Those under 13 are not admitted without an adult. Call 303-663-3103 or email lkania@crgov.com. To volunteer: https://volunteerconnectdc.civicore.com/ index.cfm?section=volOpportunities&action=viewOppOnly&fwID=21086
HALLOWEEN DANCE, Costume Party SKY CLIFF plans a Halloween dance and costume party for those ages 16 and older with special needs. The dance is from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at Franktown Firehouse, in the community room. DJ JJ McKay will provide the entertainment. You do not have to be a participant of Sky Cliff to attend; invite a friend. Call 303-814-2863 or visit www.skycliffctr@skycliff.org for information. A $5 cover will help pay the cost of the DJ. PARK GRAND Opening PHILIP S. Miller Park and Miller Activity Complex will have its grand opening from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. The event will begin with the liveBIG 5K/10K and family adventure run on the new natural surface trails in the park. After the run, enjoy a number of activities. Inside the complex, all amenities are free, and the Halloween Spooktacular is from 1-3 p.m. HIGHLANDS RANCH Farmers’ Market THE HIGHLANDS Ranch Community Association’s farmers’ and street markets will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 26 in Town Center, 9288 Dorchester St. in Highlands Ranch.
HEALTH/FITNESS
FREE HEATH Education
SOUTH DENVER Heart Center, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton, presents free educational classes in October. Diabetes, Pre-diabetes and Insulin Resistance, from 11 a.m. to noon Monday, Oct. 20, led by Susan Buckley, RD, CDE, and Vicki Siegel, exercise physiologist. Learn the ins and outs of diabetes and how to control blood sugar. From 1:30-2:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, is Anticoagulation Basics: Through Thick & Thin. Learn to live with Warfarin/Coumadin, including an overview of warfarin therapy with an emphasis on safety. The class also will help patients make good decisions about what can affect medications and how to monitor it. Call 303-744-1065 or go to www. southdenver.com for information and to register. FREE NUTRITION, Cooking Class FREE HEART Health nutrition classes and cooking demonstrations are offered from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct 22 (The DASH Diet); Wednesday, Oct. 29 (Jumpstart Your Metabolism) at the South Denver Heart Center, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. Join Richard Collins, M.D., “The Cooking Cardiologist,” along with Susan Buckley, RD, CDE, as they share their expertise on Heart Healthy nutrition and cooking solutions. For more information or to register, call 303-744-1065, www.southdenver. com. FREE DYSLEXIA Workshop
EVENTS
SANTA FE Quarry Tour
CASTLEWOOD CANYON Haunted Trail CASTLEWOOD CANYON State Park presents its fourth annual Haunted Trail. Go for a guided walk along the haunted trail and enjoy a hayride. All ages are welcome. The $7 park entry fee buys you and everyone in your vehicle a haunted trail walk, a hayride back, and a frightening good time. The Friends of Castlewood Canyon will provide a small token of appreciation for your attendance. All are welcome except the faint of heart … and please, NO pets. Come to Castlewood from 7-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, and Saturday, Oct. 18. 17 MILE House Fall Festival ENJOY THE Fall Festival at the historic 17 Mile House Farm Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at 8181 S. Parker Road, just north of Cottonwood; turn west at the big red barn. There will be hayrides, a petting farm, live music and historic demonstrations. Admission is free. Pumpkins, food, beverages, and other items will be available for purchase. Contact www. arapahoegov.com or 720-874-6545.
IN CONJUNCTION with the Castle Rock Museum’s newest exhibit, the Castle Rock parks division and the museum plan a tour of the Santa Fe Quarry on Saturday, Oct. 18. The group will depart from the museum at 10 a.m. Seating is limited, and reservations are required. Call the museum at 303-814-3164 or email crmuseum@ comcast.net. BOOK SIGNING AUTHOR PATSY Barnes will sign copies of her book, “A Guide to Navigating Healthcare
Choices,” from 11 a.m. to noon Monday, Oct. 20, at Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton. Barnes lives in Indian Hills. As the baby boomers age and grow into illness, they will want an easy guide to navigating and understanding all of the healthcare avenues available. They will want to know what the treatment options are and how to make good choices for themselves in a very confusing and overwhelming healthcare system.
SEASONS EATINGS JOIN LEE Clayton Roper, author of “A Well-Seasoned Kitchen,” for tips on make-ahead hors d-oeuvres, mixing tastes and colors, and menu planning. This free Douglas County Libraries program begins at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, at the Parker Library, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive. To register, call 303-791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org.
DYSLEXIA EXPERT Susan Barton will give a free presentation to explain why children with dyslexia struggle and what can be done to help. The presentation is at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at Parker Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 9030 Miller Road, Parker. The presentation is free and open to the public, but you must register to attend. Go to www.parkerco.eventbrite.com. Contact Cathy Klassen at Cathy@CLyKTutoring.com or call 720-469-4286. CERT CLASS VOLUNTEERS CAN learn how to help in any emergency situation, man-made or natural, at the next CERT class, hosted by Douglas County Emergency Management and the Colorado North Central All-Hazards Region. CERT also teaches volunteers what their roles are in an emergency situation and how to be prepared at all times. The classes are free and are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Nov. 1, and Nov. 15, at the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office, 4000 Justice Way in Castle Rock. Participants must register and attend all sessions. Refreshments will be served. Call 303-660-7589 or email cabbott@dcsheriff.net.
EDUCATION
SNAKES ALIVE in Castlewood Canyon WISH TO know more about snakes? Join Park Ranger Lisa Naughton for a fun and exciting introduction to snakes. Come and meet our resident bull snakes, Sid and Nancy, and watch them eat their weekly meal. Program is from 1:30-2:15 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, in the visitor center. For more information call 303-688-5242.
MANY FACES of Breast Health BRING YOUR mother, sister, daughter and girlfriends for a free event to learn more about breast health, what happens after breast cancer, treatment and more. The Many Faces of Breast Health is from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, at The Inn at Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Free chair massages and refreshments, along with door prizes and great giveaways. Go to http://www.mylittletonhospital.org/components/templates/externaleventdetail.aspx?id=10737433535&Referrer=/ Components/templates/eventlist.aspx. OLD TOWN Wine Walk, Comedy Night
GREAT PUMPKIN Haul THE GREAT Pumpkin Haul, a 2-mile jaunt through forests, open fields, hay bales and other obstacles, all while carrying a pumpkin, is at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, at Chatfield Botanic Gardens. Mini pumpkins are provided for the kiddos to haul (or a less inclined adult) and entire families participate in the event together. There will be awards for the fastest hauler, a “tough pumpkin” award to the hauler carrying the heaviest pumpkin, costume contest and also a “double hauler baler” category for those brave enough to take on 2 pumpkins solo. After the haul participants will enjoy hot apple cider, seasonal brews from local Colorado Microbreweries, music, and discounted tickets to the annual corn maze. The Great Pumpkin Haul benefits Camp Como, a charity that organizes outdoor adventures and camps to get kids outside and active. More information and registration is at www. thegreatpumpkinhaul.com
ENJOY WINE tasting and discover the many shops and restaurants in Old Town Parker at the Wine Walk from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, followed by Comedy Night from 8-10 p.m. at Deep Space, 11020 S. Pikes Peak Drive, Parker, hosted by Pam Turpenny and A Bunch of Goofs. The wine walk is sponsored by the Parker Chamber of Commerce. Go to www.parkerchamber.com/Wine-Walks.cfm for information and tickets. Comedy Night tickets can be reserved at www.deepspace.me/reboot or by calling 720-675-7932. HAUNTED HAYRIDE DOUGLAS COUNTY Cowboys 4-H Club plans its annual Haunted Hayride fundraiser from 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, and 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at Stockton’s Plum Creek Stables, 7479 W. Titan Road, Littleton. Food, drinks, games and prizes available. The rides are 30 minutes, during which professional storytellers narrate a tale while rumbling down a spooky trail inhabited by Indians and six-gun carrying cowboys. Go to www.hrcaonline.org and click on the calendar. ZOMBIE PROM SCHOOL OF Rock, Littleton, presents Zombie Prom from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at 5950 S. Platte Canyon Road, Unit 20, Littleton. The event features snacks, games and performance by the house band. Go to http://littleton.schoolofrock.com/ CASTLE OF Terror JOIN CASTLE Rock Fire and Rescue for a terrifying night at the annual Castle of Terror, open from 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Fire Training Tower, 333 Malibu
BOOKS FOR Holiday Gifts MICHELE SULKA of Penguin Random House will discuss forthcoming books for holiday gift giving and personal enjoyment at a 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, program at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. To register, call 303-791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org. NEW BOOKS for Fall LEARN WHAT books are new for fall at Douglas County Libraries’ Book Lovers program at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch (9292 Ridgeline Blvd.), beginning at 7 p.m. Program will repeat at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 24. To register, call 303-791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org. EDITOR’S NOTE: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.
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Marketplace
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Auctions Classic Car Auction October 18th Memorabilia 9am Open 8am
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Arts & Crafts CRAFT FAIR
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“Guys and Dolls in Concert” plays Oct 22-26 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons Street, Lone Tree. Performances: 1:30 p.m. Oct. 22; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23; 8 p.m. Oct. 24, 25; 1:30 p.m. Oct. 25, 26. Ticket prices: $30 to $55, 720-509-1000, LoneTreeArtsCenter.org.
“Guys and Dolls” first launched on Broadway in 1950 and it has appeared steadily across the nation ever since, with its roots in Damon Runyon’s wry portraits of the characters he met in his inner-city New York. Based on the stories “Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown” and “Blood Pressure,” with characters and plot elements lifted from other stories, this musical has become an American classic. Hess The entertaining tale of gangsters, gamblers, mission dolls and showgirls won the Tony for Best Musical and was nominated for a 1951 Pulitzer Prize. (Website history recounts that the Pulitzer for drama was not awarded that year because Abe Burrows — one of two credited writers of the play — had run afoul of the House Committee on Un-American Activities, spurring the Columbia University trustees to veto the nomination.) Local audiences will have an opportunity to revisit Frank Loesser’s music and the book by Jo Swerling and Burrows at Lone Tree Arts Center from Oct. 22-26, in a concert version with an 18-piece orchestra. Lone Tree had a great success with its production of “South Pacific in Concert” last season and is repeating that format. A large professional cast will sing the score, with select dialogue from the musi-
cal. First, we meet several gamblers with the day’s Racing Form, singing “Fugue for Tinhorns” (“I’ve got the horse right here — his name is Paul Revere …”). Soon the Salvation Army Band, which includes Sarah Brown, marches onto the scene and we have the conflicting elements of the story in place. Director Gavin Mayer, an adjunct professor at the University of Northern Colorado and frequent musical director at the Arvada Center, will lead this show with musical direction by Susan Draus. Draus calls Denver home, but has recently been music director and keyboardist for “Book of Mormon” and has worked with many other Broadway shows and national tours. Broadway veteran David Hess will appear as clever gambler Sky Masterson and Jennifer DeDominici, experienced in musical theater and opera, will be the so-proper Miss Sarah Brown. The nervous organizer for that legendary ongoing floating craps game, Nathan Detroit, will be played by Scott Rathbun, and Beth Beyer will reprise one of her favorite roles in Nathan’s long-suffering fiancee, Adelaide. The production, in conjunction with Starkey Theatrix, will also include local favorites Colin Alexander, Piper Lindsay Arpan, Rob Costigan, Stephen Day, Daniel Langhoff, Sue Lieser, Thaddeus Valdez and more.
By Sonya Ellingboe
TRANSPORTATION
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Family in Christ Church 7th Annual Craft Fair Friday, October 24th, 10am-4pm & Saturday, October 25, 9am-3pm 11355 Sheridan Blvd., Westminster Suggested admission is nonperishable food for the Growing Home Food Pantry. Café and Cookie Walk available to support our Nursery & Children’s Ministries.
Wanted Crafters/Vendors
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Garage Sales
Bicycles
ARVADA - Saturday 10/18 8am-2pm 7417 Garland St. Dining table and 6chairs, kitchen items, beads/findings, handmade jewelry, king comforter set, towels, sheets, clothing and more.
Electric Bicycles
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October 17, 2014
Creek sends coach out on high note Price wins fourth straight state tennis title on way to retirement By Jim Benton
jbenton@colorado communitymedia.com Cherry Creek’s tennis team had a retirement party for coach Kurt Price at the Gates Tennis Center. Price, Creek’s head coach, announced his retirement earlier this season and the Bruins made sure he left on top by winning the Class 5A State Boys Tennis Tournament. Cherry Creek had 83 points in the three-day tournament held Oct. 8-10 to outdistance second place Fairview with 58 points and secure their fourth straight state trophy and 40th title in 44 years. The Bruins secured the title on the second day and accepted the trophy Oct. 10. Ethan Hills, the No. 3 singles champion in 2013, was second at No. 1 singles. Harshil Dwivedi and Robby Hill were also runner-ups at No. 2 and No. 3 singles, respectively. Jacob Bendalin and Wyatt Dale won the No. 1 doubles championship, Noah Reiss and Mitchell Johnson captured the No. 2 doubles crown and Erin Norwood and Ryan James were the No. 3 doubles champs for Creek. Graydon Johnson and Andy Duggan came in third for the Bruins at No. 4 doubles. “This tournament was great,” said Price. “Maybe the retirement put a little pressure on the kids. It’s hard to tell that for sure. For me to remain on the top all these years is amazing. “I’ve had some very good teams. I’ve had a lot of kids. This year was one of the smaller teams I’ve had in 20 years. We had 120 kids. I’ve had over 200 before. It takes a lot of work to supply tennis and tennis competition. It takes an awful lot of organization, work and effort.” Price has coached for 38 years at Creek, 23 as a head coach. As head coach, he has mentored 170 state champion players and that figure includes doubles teams. “The kids, success and kids having great success, that’s what stands out really,” said Price, who also kept parents involved in the program. “I had maybe a dozen of my old players come and I had three parents of players that played against me come visit me. Seeing alumni, seeing old players that kind of stuff is really heartwarming. I had parents of opposing players who came up and thanked me because I was good friends with their kids. I was
Cherry Creek coach Kirk Price went out on top after the Bruins won their 40th state championship in 44 years Oct. 11 at the Gates Tennis Center. Photos by Jim Benton never afraid to congratulate a kid. They are our enemy on court but not after. “If a kid does well in his sport he needs to be patted on the back. He needs to be recognized.” Dwivedi, a senior who was a No. 4 doubles champ in 2012 and a state champion at No. 1 doubles last season, knew it was important to win another title for Price. “We definitely knew about his retirement,” said Dwivedi. “We lost to Fairview during the season but state was another ball game. In the end we ended up winning so it was a great way for coach Price to go out. It was great being under him. He’s very supportive. He’s super positive. He has this one thing called the pat down. It’s like patting your back to relieve some of the pressure. It does help.” Dan Pierce, a volunteer coach this season, has been coaching with Price for 17 seasons. “It’s been a really wonderful ride,” he said. “It was really a great way to go out. Kirk always puts all his teams in the best possible positions. We changed some doubles around early in the season that made a huge difference. We put state champions with each doubles team and it made big difference. There’s nobody that gets a team ready to compete and play as well as he does.” Price was suspended last season by school administration.
Cherry Creek’s No. 2 singles player Harshil Dwivedi prepares to hit a forehand return during state finals action Oct. 11 at Gates Tennis Center. “In all honesty it didn’t have anything to do with coaching or the kids...,” explained Price. “It almost killed me last year.” Price won’t sit at home next season. This year Price had four paid assistants and six volunteer coaches and next year he will vol-
Cherry Creek’s No. 3 singles player Robby Hill serves during the championship match at this year’s Class 5A state finals at Gates Tennis Center.
unteer his time. “I’ll be a volunteer coach at Cherry Creek if they will have me,” Price said. “I plan on sticking around and helping the new coach, whoever that might be. I’ll volunteer. They may say ‘no, we don’t need you anymore.’ I will
try to help the new coach adapt to the job. It’s not an easy job. Anything they need to adapt to their personality and yet keep the kids involved. I’ll have to be careful to try not to get people to do things the way I do them. They need to do them the way they do them.”
SPORTS ROUNDUP Gridiron highlights Valor Christian and Cherry Creek will collide Oct. 17 in a much-anticipated Centennial League football game at the Stutler Bowl. The game lost a little luster, however, when Grandview defeated Creek, 24-6, Oct. 10, dropping the Bruins to 4-3 overall and 2-1 in league play. Milo Hall ran for 125 yards for the Bruins but quarterback Joe Caplis was under pressure all game and wound up losing 94 yards as Cherry Creek finished with just 27 yards rushing. Valor sophomore quarterback Dylan McCaffrey ran for a touchdown and passed for another as the Eagles did all their scoring in the first half in a 17-7 win over Cherokee Trail in a game played Oct. 10. The Eagles are now 6-1 overall and 3-0
in league. The Continental North title could be determined Oct. 17 when Mountain Vista (7-0, 3-0) plays at Regis Jesuit (6-1, 3-0). Vista quarterback Brock Rubley passed for 185 yards and two TDs while Nick Schmalz gained 101 yards and scored twice in a 42-7 win over Fruita Monument on Oct. 9. Regis edged ThunderRidge, 3022, on Oct. 10. In another Continental North game, Rock Canyon (2-5, 1-2) notched a 42-21 win over Highlands Ranch (1-6, 1-2) on Oct. 10. Ryan Hommel threw two touchdown passes and Payten Gilmore rushed for four touchdowns to lead the Jags while Kobe Eller carried the ball 20 times for 219 yards and two TDs for the Falcons. Chaparral (3-4, 2-1) moved into a
second place tie in the Continental South with a 17-6 victory over Douglas County (2-5, 1-2) and Castle View (2-5, 1-2) earned its first league win by rushing for 355 yards in a 55-21 victory over Legend (2-5, 0-3). Erik Taylor ran for 185 yards and Collin Mckee for 168 yards for the Sabercats. Each had two touchdowns and quarterback Chris Linnin passed for two scores. Littleton and Ponderosa climbed into a first place tie in the 4A Plains League with Oct. 10 victories. Ponderosa (3-4, 2-0) whipped Lincoln, 33-14, as James Maxie rushed for four touchdowns. Littleton (3-4, 2-0) handed Kennedy its first loss of the season by rushing for 407 yards and eight TDs in a 63-49 triumph. The Lions’ Tre Blake finished with 169 yards rushing and three touchdowns.
Wildcard points Valor Christian is fourth in the Class 5A wildcard point standings, which is used to determine the 32-team state playoff field with two weeks remaining in the regular season. The Class 5A playoffs begin Nov. 1. Valor (6-1) has 99.143 points followed by Mountain Vista (7-0) in fifth place with 98.143 points. Other south metro teams in the playoff hunt are No. 13 Heritage (5-2) with 91.571 points and No. 16 Cherry Creek (4-3) with 90.000 points. Chaparral (3-4) is 22nd with 82.714 points and Arapahoe (3-4) is 29th with 77.714 points. ThunderRidge (2-5) is 33rd with 74.571 points with 76.143 points currently the cutoff at 32nd place.
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Lions battle for second in league Littleton’s volleyball win keeps them tied for runner-up honors By Tom Munds
tmunds@colorado communitymedia.com Despite Arvada’s strong effort, Littleton posted a 3-0 win in the Oct. 9 league volleyball match to remain in a three-way tie for second place in the 4A Jefferson County League standings. The Lions played aggressive volleyball, using their height advantage to attack the ball at the nets. Arvada battled hard, moving around to field the hard-hit spikes and return the ball across the net. Players from both sides delivered ace serves. Players from both teams also frequently dove to the floor to keep the ball in play. But, the strength at the net plus strong serving gave Littleton control of tempo of the play as they won three straight games to win the match. The win raises Littleton’s overall record to 8-5 and their league record to 4-1 so the Lions remain tied for second in the 4A Jefferson County Volleyball League with D’Evelyn and Green Mountain as the regular season enters the home stretch. The schedule called for the Lions to play D’Evelyn on Oct. 14 and to meet leagueleading Valor on Oct. 16. They close out the season on Oct. 21 against Wheat Ridge. “We are a balanced team with a number of players who score for us,” Lions coach Margaret Mangum said after the game. “We have gotten better every time on the court and, as we head down the home stretch of the league season, we are playing as a team and playing our best volleyball of the year.” Arvada came into the week with a 2-12 overall record and 0-5 in league. “We are a young team but, perhaps more importantly, most of our players have little varsity volleyball experience,” coach Angela Shea said after the game. “I
can’t fault the effort. Our girls play hard every game. We are working to learn from our mistakes and correct them.” She said there are only four seniors on the roster and the junior varsity, level III and level IV teams are playing well. So she expects the program will grow and improve at all levels and the Bulldog varsity should be stronger as most of this year’s players are expected to be back next season. “I try to get all our varsity players into the game so our younger players can get the valuable experience of playing at the varsity level,” she said. “We are a much better volleyball team than we were at the start of the season but we still have a ways to go to be the strong volleyball team we want to be.” Mangum said several of the athletes play volleyball all year and they share their skills and experiences with their teammates. “We have a strong attack with five girls who can score points for us,” the Lions coach said. “The talent of our team has made this the best Littleton volleyball season in several years.” She said her program is growing and improving and she feels the future looks good because there are a good core group of players at all four levels. “I am very pleased with the way our girls are playing as a team,” Mangum said. “We are focused on our remaining league games plus we are looking forward to the playoffs and I am pleased our team’s performance is peaking as those playoffs get closer.” Haley Hanna was a standout for the Lions in the Oct. 9 match as, in one game, she served nine straight points, including four aces. “I have gotten a lot more consistent with my serves so I can follow the coach’s directions whether I should serve deep or short,” she said after the game. “I also look at the alignment and, if I see an opening, I try to serve to the seams in the defense.” She said she puts a little topspin on the ball when she serves. “I like to serve and I am a middle hitter so I like to block and to try to spike the
Littleton’s Savannah Kirby tips the ball over the net during an Oct. 9 league volleyball match against Arvada. The Lions played an aggressive style and won three games in a row to win the match. Photos by Tom Munds
Kayla Sapakoff bumps a pass to a Littleton teammate during the Oct. 9 league volleyball match with Arvada. The Lions won three games in a row and won the match to remain in a tie for second place in the league. ball,” she said. “My height helps me get up
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MOPS (MOTHERS of Preschoolers) meets from 9:15-11:30 a.m. on the first and third Fridays of each month at Our Father Lutheran Church, 6335 S. Holly St., Centennial. Child care is provided on-site for children ages birth to 4 years. The first meeting is free. Come enjoy breakfast, support and encouragement, and meet some new friends. Call or email Amy at 303-570-6027 or amyswieringa@comcast.net. ORIGINAL PORTS of Call Singles Club for ages 55 and older is a great way to meet new friends and get out among others in your situation! We call our selves a” Circle of Friends. We have a variety of interests, cards, theater, tours, dinners, lunches, golf , bowling and dances etc. It meets every second Monday at Sr. Ric on Miss. from 4-6 p.m. in Aurora. Call JoAnn at 303-751-5195 or just come. It meets every fourth Tuesday at Chads South of Sixth Avenue in Lakewood form 4-6 p.m. Call Mary Riney at 303-985-8937. The third Wednesday at the Three Margaritas at 5130 S Wadsworth Blvd from 5-7 p.m. Call Jean Fox 303-730-2804. PANORAMA CHINA Painters This is a hand-painted china club. If you have ever
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RANCH RACONTEURS Toastmasters. Learn to improve your personal and public speaking skills, listen effectively, develop leadership abilities and build your confidence in a fun, supportive environment. Group meets at 6:55 p.m. every Thursday at the Eastridge Recreation Center, 9568 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Visitors welcome. Contact Debbie Fuller at vpm-873616@toastmastersclub.org. THE ROTARY Club of Centennial, meets for breakfast from 7-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Embassy Suites Hotel, 10250 E Costilla Ave, Centennial. Professional men and women come together to provide local and global humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards, build goodwill and peace in the world. First meeting is complimentary. For more info: www.bestrotary.com or call John Gile at (303)523-9998, or email john_gile@ comcast.net. SOUND OF the Rockies, Colorado’s Premier Men’s A Cappella Chorus, meets every Thursday from 7-10 p.m. at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 7691 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Men of all ages and walks of life gather to blend their voices in unaccompanied four part harmony. Song styles span the gamut and include patriotic, gospel, contemporary, doo-wop and show tunes. For more information, call Dan George at 303-663-7111, send an e-mail to sing@soundoftherockies.com, and visit www. soundoftherockies.com. SOUTHGLENN SERTOMA Club meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month
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Public Trustees Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - RESTART - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-109(2)(b)(II) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0552-2010 Republished to restart foreclosure stayed by bankruptcy and reset sale date. To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 23, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): Christopher J. Healy Original Beneficiary(ies): Universal Mortgage Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: US Bank National Association Date of Deed of Trust: May 23, 2003 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: June 11, 2003 Recording Information (Reception Number): B3125437 Original Principal Amount: $209,800.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $183,607.15 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 9, BLOCK 32, SOUTHGLENNFIFTH FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7112 South Washington Street, Littleton, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 11/19/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 9/25/2014 Last Publication: 10/23/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 07/23/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Milnor H Senior, III #7226 Giovanni Camacho, Esq #44364 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 600 17th Street, Suite 2350 S, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710 Attorney File # 13CO00593-3 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 0552-2010 First Publication: 9/25/2014 Last Publication: 10/23/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0832-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 23, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): Aiesha Spivey Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Fremont Investment & Loan Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee for Fremont Home Loan Trust 2006-E, Mortgage-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-E Date of Deed of Trust: October 18, 2006 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: October 23, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number): B6151146 Original Principal Amount: $248,400.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $264,404.19 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 72, LIBERTY HILL III, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 5209 East Briarwood Avenue, Centennial, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 11/19/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the pur-
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 11/19/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 9/25/2014 Last Publication: 10/23/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 07/23/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: David A. Shore #19973 Edward P. O’Brien #11572 Scott D. Toebben #19011 Stephen A Hall #38186 Martin H. Shore #1800 Hellerstein and Shore PC 5347 S. Valentia Way, Suite 100, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303) 573-1080 Attorney File # 14-00130SH The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012
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Legal Notice NO.: 0832-2014 First Publication: 9/25/2014 Last Publication: 10/23/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0846-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 25, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): GARY R. MARSHALL Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONTC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE RELATING TO CHEVY CHASE FUNDING LLC MORTGAGE BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 20061 Date of Deed of Trust: August 10, 2005 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: August 16, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number): B5121520 Original Principal Amount: $164,350.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $159,282.46 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 47, BLOCK 3, WOLHURST LANDING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 2825 WEST BRYANT PLACE, LITTLETON, CO 80120. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 11/19/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 9/25/2014 Last Publication: 10/23/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 07/25/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Jennifer K. Cruseturner #44452 Courtney E Wright #45482 David R. Doughty #40042 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Eve M. Grina #43658 Allison L Berry #34531 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 14-002469 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 0846-2014 First Publication: 9/25/2014 Last Publication: 10/23/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0861-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 29, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): Pamela A. Gray Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for GMAC Bank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC Date of Deed of Trust: June 24, 2005 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: July 05,
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0861-2014
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 29, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): Pamela A. Gray Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for GMAC Bank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC Date of Deed of Trust: June 24, 2005 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: July 05, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number): B5098096 Original Principal Amount: $143,800.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $123,889.67 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: CONDOMINIUM UNIT 534, HIGHLINE MEADOWS CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DECLARATION RECORDED OCTOBER 25, 1978 IN BOOK 2873 AT PAGE 367 AND CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON OCTOBER 25, 1978 AS RECEPTION NO. 1786266, BOOK 36 AT PAGES 31 AND 32 IN THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE RECORDS, TOGETHER WITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE THE FOLLOWING LIMITED COMMON ELEMENTS: PARKING SPACES 379 AND 380 C, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO *ASSIGNMENT OF DEED OF TRUST RECORDED AUGUST 27, 2013 AT RECEPTION NO. D3108004 Also known by street and number as: 534 East Highline Circle, Centennial, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
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NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 11/19/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 9/25/2014 Last Publication: 10/23/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 07/29/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: David A. Shore #19973 Edward P. O’Brien #11572 Scott D. Toebben #19011 Stephen A Hall #38186 Martin H. Shore #1800 Hellerstein and Shore PC 5347 S. Valentia Way, Suite 100, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303) 573-1080 Attorney File # 14-00407SH The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 0861-2014 First Publication: 9/25/2014 Last Publication: 10/23/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0876-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 1, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): Phillip L. Brainard Original Beneficiary(ies): U.S. Bank N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. Bank N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: May 05, 2011 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: May 13, 2011 Recording Information (Reception Number): D1045923 Original Principal Amount: $169,024.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $163,341.00 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 evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 5, BLOCK 53, WALNUT HILLS, FILING NO. 7, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7223 S. Tamarac St, Centennial, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 11/19/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 9/25/2014 Last Publication: 10/23/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO
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The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 11/19/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 9/25/2014 Last Publication: 10/23/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 08/01/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Amy L. O'Donnell #31271 Torben M. Welch #34282 Valerie D. Bromley #31363 Messner & Reeves LLC 1430 Wynkoop Street, Suite 300, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 623-1800 Attorney File # 7239.0048 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012
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NOTICE OF SALE
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Legal Notice NO.: 0876-2014 First Publication: 9/25/2014 Last Publication: 10/23/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0887-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 6, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) LISA L. DRUMMOND Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, DISTINCTIVE HOME LENDING, INC., CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF AMERICA, N.A Date of Deed of Trust September 10, 2009 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 11, 2009 Recording Information (Reception Number) B9099803 Original Principal Amount $150,719.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $147,181.90 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE Also known by street and number as: 7503 SOUTH STEELE STREET, CENTENNIAL, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/03/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 10/9/2014 Last Publication: 11/6/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 08/06/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly L. Decker #32647 Toni M.N. Dale #30580 Jolene Kaminski #46144 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 14-910-27060 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 EXHIBIT A CONDOMINIUM UNIT 2, IN BUILDING 1, MONTEREY CONDOMINIUMS PHASE 3, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF MONTEREY CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED JULY 26, 1983 IN BOOK 3924 AT PAGE 1, SAID CONDOMINIUM IS FURTHER DEPICTED AND DESCRIBED BY THE MAP OF DISCOVERY AT MONTERERY PHASE 3 RECORDED, SEPTEMBER 19, 1983, IN PLAT BOOK 67, AT PAGES 56-59, ALL IN THE RECORDS OF THE CLERK AND RECORDERS OFFICE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. A.P.N.: 207736-1-11-002 Legal Notice NO.: 0887-2014 First Publication: 10/9/2014 Last Publication: 11/6/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0889-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 8, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the
NOTICE OF SALE
October 17, 2014
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, 12/03/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Public Notice Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for advertise your publicthe notices 303-566-4100 purposecall of paying the indebtedness COMBINEDTo NOTICE - PUBLICATION provided in said Evidence of Debt seCRS §38-38-103 cured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0889-2014 fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purTo Whom It May Concern: This Notice is chaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as given with regard to the following deprovided by law. scribed Deed of Trust: First Publication: 10/9/2014 On August 8, 2014, the undersigned PubLast Publication: 11/6/2014 lic Trustee caused the Notice of Election Name of Publication: Littleton Independent and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO County of Arapahoe records. A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO Original Grantor(s): JAIME QUINTERO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSCURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. TEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR IRWIN DATE: 08/08/2014 MORTGAGE CORPORATION Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: the County of Arapahoe, State of ColorMIDFIRST BANK ado Date of Deed of Trust: February 24, 2003 By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee County of Recording: Arapahoe The name, address, business telephone Recording Date of Deed of Trust: March number and bar registration number of the 25, 2003 attorney(s) representing the legal holder of Recording Information (Reception the indebtedness is: Number): B3061114 Holly Shilliday #24423 Original Principal Amount: $160,706.00 Iman Tehrani #44076 Outstanding Principal Balance: Erin Robson #46557 $130,755.61 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E ArPursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you apahoe Road, Suite 150, Centennial, CO are hereby notified that the covenants of 80112 (877) 369-6122 the deed of trust have been violated as Attorney File # CO-14-625374-JS follows: failure to pay principal and inThe Attorney above is acting as a debt terest when due together with all other collector and is attempting to collect a payments provided for in the evidence of debt. Any information provided may be debt secured by the deed of trust and othused for that purpose. er violations thereof. ©Public Trustees' Association THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE of Colorado Revised 9/2012 A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: 0892-2014 Exhibit A LOT 1, BLOCK 4, NEVIN VILLAGE LOT 1, BLOCK 6, AURORA HILLS FILGREEN FILING NO. 1 ING NUMBER 8, COUNTY OF ARPARCEL 1 - AN UNDIVIDED 1/24TH INAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, Also known by street and number as: TEREST IN AND TO SAID LOT 1, 601 S. QUENTIN STREET, AURORA, BLOCK 4, SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS CO 80112. OF RECORD; THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN PARCEL 2 - ALL OF THAT SPACE OF IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURAREA WHICH LIES BETWEEN THE RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN CEILING AND THE FLOOR, AND THE OF THE DEED OF TRUST. WALLS OF APARTMENT OR UNIT B IN BUILDING NO. 1165 NOW CONSTRUCNOTICE OF SALE TED IN SAID LOT 1, BLOCK 4, SAID BUILDING LOCATED SUBSTANTIALLY The current holder of the Evidence of Debt AS SHOWN ON THE AREA PLAT PLAN secured by the Deed of Trust, described AND CONDOMINIUM PLAT FILED FOR herein, has filed Notice of Election and RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE Demand for sale as provided by law and CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE in said Deed of Trust. COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given COLORADO, ON AUGUST 21, 1972 IN that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. CONDOMINIUM PLAT BOOK 22 AT on Wednesday, 12/03/2014, at the East PAGE 84, Hearing Room, County Administration PARCEL 3 - AN UNDIVIDED 1/4 INBuilding, 5334 South Prince Street, TEREST IN AND TO THE APARTMENT Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and BUILDING, EQUIPMENT THEREIN INbest bidder for cash, the said real propSTALLED AND APPURTENANT erty and all interest of the said Grantor(s), THERETO WITHIN WHICH THE ABOVE Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for DESCRIBED SPACE OR AREA LOCthe purpose of paying the indebtedness ATED, provided in said Evidence of Debt seTOGETHER WITH: (1) THE EXCLUScured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' IVE RIGHT TO USE BALCONIES AIRfees, the expenses of sale and other items CONDITIONERS OR OTHER APPLIallowed by law, and will issue to the purANCES WHICH PROJECT BEYOND THE SPACE OR AREA ABOVE DESCRIBED chaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as AND CONTIGOUS THERETO. (2) A provided by law. RIGHT OF WAY, IN COMMON WITH First Publication: 10/9/2014 Last Publication: 11/6/2014 OTHERS, FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS Name of Publication: Littleton Independent TO AND FROM THE PROPERTY ABOVE IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO DESCRIBED; (3) THE RIGHT TO USE A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO STAIRS, HALLS, PASSAGE WAYS AND FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE OTHER COMMON AREAS IN THE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO APARTMENT BUILDING DESCRIBED IN CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. PARCEL 2 ABOVE IN COMMON WITH DATE: 08/08/2014 OTHER OWNERS OF SUCH BUILDING, Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for INCLUDING THEIR AGENTS, SERthe County of Arapahoe, State of ColorVANTS EMPLOYEES AND INVITEES, ado (4) THE RIGHT TO USE COMMON By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee AREAS IN SAID PARCEL 1 IN COMThe name, address, business telephone MON WITH OTHERS OWNERS OF number and bar registration number of the SPACE OR AREAS IN APARTMENT attorney(s) representing the legal holder of BUILDING NOW CONSTRUCTED IN the indebtedness is: SAID PARCEL 1, EXCEPT THE USE OF Lynn M. Janeway #15592 THE COMMON AREAS LOCATED IN Jennifer K. Cruseturner #44452 BUILDINGS OTHER THAN THAT DECourtney E Wright #45482 SCRIBED IN PARCEL 2 ABOVE, INDavid R. Doughty #40042 CLUDING THEIR AGENTS, SERVANTS, Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 EMPLOYEES AND INVITEES, Eve M. Grina #43658 EXCEPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS: 1. Allison L Berry #34531 GRANTOR EXPRESSLY EXCEPTS AND Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian EXCLUDES FORM THIS CONVEYANCE Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 THE SPACE OR AREA BETWEEN THE (303) 706-9990 CEILINGS, FLOOR AND WALLS OF ALL Attorney File # 14-002739 APARTMENTS IN THE APARTMENT The Attorney above is acting as a debt BUILDING CONSTRUCTED IN SAID collector and is attempting to collect a PARCEL 1, OTHER THAN THE SPACE OR AREA HEREIN SPECIFICALLY CONdebt. Any information provided may be VEYED, 2. GRANTOR FURTHER EXused for that purpose. PRESSLY EXCEPTS AND EXCLUDES ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 FROM THIS CONVEYANCE ALL APARTMENT BUILDINGS AND IMPROVELegal Notice NO.: 0889-2014 MENTS AND EQUIPMENT THEREIN First Publication: 10/9/2014 AND APPURTENANCES THERETO Last Publication: 11/6/2014 CONSTRUCTED ON SAID PARCEL 1 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent OTHER THAN THE UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN THE APARTMENT BUILDING, EQUIPMENT AND APPURTENPublic Notice ANCES THERETO HEREIN SPECIFICA LLY CONVEYED SO THAT THE COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION GRANTEES HEREIN SHALL HAVE NO CRS §38-38-103 RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN AND TO FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0892-2014 ANY BUILDINGS OR IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN SPECIFICALLY CONTo Whom It May Concern: This Notice is VEYED HEREIN AS PARCEL 3, given with regard to the following deCOUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF scribed Deed of Trust: COLORADO. On August 8, 2014, the undersigned Pub-
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lic 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): Mary J. Kohler Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for North American Mortgage Company Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust: October 26, 2001 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: November 07, 2001 Recording Information (Reception Number): B1191273 Original Principal Amount: $105,700.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $85,408.64 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE Also known by street and number as: 1165 S Fairplay Cr #B, 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 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, 12/03/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 10/9/2014 Last Publication: 11/6/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO
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and is also known by street and number as 1165 S Fairplay Cr #B, Aurora , CO 80112. Legal Notice NO.: 0892-2014 First Publication: 10/9/2014 Last Publication: 11/6/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0911-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 13, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): SARAI GUILD AND JASON CARL GUILD Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust: March 25, 2010 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: March 25, 2010 Recording Information (Reception Number): D0028643 Original Principal Amount: $147,184.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $137,908.27 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 33, BLOCK 1, ILIFF PLACE TOWNHOMES SUBDIVISION FILING NO.1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 2390 S WHEELING CIR, AURORA, CO 80120. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described
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October 17, 2014
Boutique spins homecoming magic Girls with spina bifida surprised with party
WHAT IS SPINA BIFIDA? Spina bifida, which literally means “split spine,” is the most common permanently disabling birth defect in the United States. The condition occurs when a baby is in the womb and the spinal column does not close all of the way. Every day, about eight babies born in the United States have spina bifida or a similar birth defect of the brain and spine. Scientists believe that genetic and environmental factors act together to cause the condition. Source: Spina Bifida Association
By Chris Michlewicz
cmichlewicz@colorado communitymedia.com The four teens didn’t know what to expect when they entered Bonne Bella Boutique & Consignment before going to the homecoming dance. Neither did Christina Harris, the mother of one of the girls, who walked into the store on Pikes Peak Drive for the first time one day earlier. That was Sept. 18, and within 24 hours, Harris and the shop’s owners would assemble a pre-homecoming party that included tiaras, jewelry, hors d’oeuvres, a make-up artist and a professional photographer, culminating in an unforgettable night. It started when Harris stopped to shop for accessories for her daughter’s homecoming dress. She got into conversation with Floyd Bruns, whose wife, Bonnie, opened the boutique on Pikes Peak Drive in April. When Bruns suggested a sparkling piece of “bling” that would look good when the girls were dancing, Harris told him that the girls wouldn’t be dancing because they were in wheelchairs. Bruns learned that the girls have spina bifida and were going as each other’s dates to Ponderosa High School’s homecoming dance. “It struck my heart,” Bruns said. Harris, who only recently moved to Parker from Glenwood Springs, noticed the shop’s open aisles and quaint décor and asked how much it would cost for the girls to have a prehomecoming celebration there. With his eyes welling up with tears, Bruns immediately insisted that they have the party free of charge. It turns out he is no stranger to childhood
challenges. Bruns suffered severe injuries when he was hit by a car at age 8. Five days later, on his birthday, his mother passed away. Bruns went through lengthy hospital stays and years of rehabilitation to learn how to walk again. He used a wheelchair, then crutches and a cane. Bruns knows that things aren’t so simple for the girls, but empathizes with the difficulty in overcoming obstacles at a young age. “It hasn’t been easy for them,” he said. “This puts a smile on my face and puts a tear in my eye, and I’m a big guy. Those girls were special to me.” Harris wanted to surprise the girls — Abbey Harris, Maddie Teagarden, Hannah Stofac and Cassidy Veenstra — with a party and was overwhelmed by the notion that shop owners would be so willing to quickly gather a team that would make the night even better. Photographer Eric Raum, who learned of the plan while visiting the shop that morning, didn’t hesitate to volunteer his services. He poetically captured the homecoming preparation and what he referred to as the “courageous beauty” of the teens. “They have faced so many challenges, and from such an early age, that they carry themselves with a grace reserved only for those
With help from a small team of volunteers, Cassidy Veenstra, of Centennial, looked radiant before going to Ponderosa High School’s homecoming dance last month. Photo by Eric Raum who have earned such a disposition through a determined history of overcoming,” Raum later said. The teens have battled through their share of bullying, but have found friendship in one another. They now have a few more people to add to the list. Everyone involved enjoyed getting to know the teens, and there are plans to reconvene at Bonne Bella in November for a scrapbooking party. While the girls might have ultimately left the shop to enjoy their night, “they haven’t left our hearts at all,” Bruns said. Harris, a 17-year-old Legend High School junior, said the entire celebration took her by surprise. “It’s really cool that it didn’t take them a second thought to say they want to do this
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Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0911-2014
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To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 13, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): SARAI GUILD AND JASON CARL GUILD Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust: March 25, 2010 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: March 25, 2010 Recording Information (Reception Number): D0028643 Original Principal Amount: $147,184.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $137,908.27 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 33, BLOCK 1, ILIFF PLACE TOWNHOMES SUBDIVISION FILING NO.1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 2390 S WHEELING CIR, AURORA, CO 80120. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
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Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0911-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 13, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): SARAI GUILD AND JASON CARL GUILD Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust: March 25, 2010 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: March 25, 2010 Recording Information (Reception Number): D0028643 Original Principal Amount: $147,184.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $137,908.27 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 33, BLOCK 1, ILIFF PLACE TOWNHOMES SUBDIVISION FILING NO.1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 2390 S WHEELING CIR, AURORA, CO 80120. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
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The 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, 12/10/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 13, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): SARAI GUILD AND JASON CARL GUILD Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust: March 25, 2010 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: March 25, 2010 Recording Information (Reception Number): D0028643 Original Principal Amount: $147,184.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $137,908.27 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 33, BLOCK 1, ILIFF PLACE TOWNHOMES SUBDIVISION FILING NO.1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 2390 S WHEELING CIR, AURORA, CO 80120. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/10/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 10/16/2014 Last Publication: 11/13/2014
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To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 13, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): SARAI GUILD AND JASON CARL GUILD Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust: March 25, 2010 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: March 25, 2010 Recording Information (Reception Number): D0028643 Original Principal Amount: $147,184.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $137,908.27 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 33, BLOCK 1, ILIFF PLACE TOWNHOMES SUBDIVISION FILING NO.1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 2390 S WHEELING CIR, AURORA, CO 80120. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/10/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 10/16/2014 Last Publication: 11/13/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 08/13/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado
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To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is described Deed of Trust: On August 13, 2014, the undersigned ARIES (Mar 21Trustee to Apr 19) A changing situation calls Public Notice Public caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed for a change in plans. Although you might prefer theof COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION Trust described below to be recorded in schedulethe youCounty had already worked up, you could do CRS §38-38-103 of Arapahoe records. FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0911-2014 better by Original agreeingGrantor(s): to make theSARAI neededGUILD adjustments. AND JASON CARL GUILD To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE (Apr 20 to May REGISTRATION 20) That once seemingly given with regard to the following TAURUS deELECTRONIC SYSscribed Deed of Trust: TEMS, INC., you ACTING SOLELY AShiding NOMrock-solid proposition favored might be On August 13, 2014, the undersigned INEE FOR LENDER, PRIMARY RESIDsome serious flaws.MORTGAGE, Take time to check Public Trustee caused the Notice of ElecENTIAL INC. it more caretion and Demand relating to the Deedfully of and question Currentanything Holderthat of seems Evidence of Debt: out of kilter. Trust described below to be recorded in LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC the County of Arapahoe records. Date of Deed of Trust: GEMINIMarch (May 21 Jun 20) Finish up those lingering Original Grantor(s): SARAI GUILD 25,to2010 AND JASON CARL GUILD Recording: Arapahoe tasks so County that youofcan then arrange to spend some Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE Recording Date of Deed of Trust: March ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYS25, 2010 time in quiet reflection. This will go a long way in reTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMRecording Information (Reception storing both your physical and spiritual energies. INEE FOR LENDER, PRIMARY RESIDNumber): D0028643 ENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC. Original Principal Amount: $147,184.00 Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Principal Balance: CANCEROutstanding (Jun 21 to Jul 22) A family situation could LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC $137,908.27 heat up and boil overtounless deal with it as soon Date of Deed of Trust: Pursuant CRS you §38-38-101(4)(i), you March 25, 2010 areTry hereby notified thatfamily the covenants as possible. to persuade other members toof County of Recording: Arapahoe the deed of trust have been violated as work withfollows: you to help cool things down. Recording Date of Deed of Trust: March failure to pay principal and in25, 2010 terest when due together with all other Recording Information (Reception theCat! evidence LEO (Julpayments 23 to Aug provided 22) Cheerfor up,inKitty That lowof Number): D0028643 debt secured by the deed of trust and othto ebbthereof. by midweek, and you should Original Principal Amount: $147,184.00feeling will erbegin violations Outstanding Principal Balance: MAY NOT BE be back THE in the LIEN social FORECLOSED swirl in time for the weekend. A $137,908.27 A FIRST LIEN. long-postponed deal could beforeclosed starting up is: again. Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you The property to be are hereby notified that the covenants of LOT 33, BLOCK 1, ILIFF PLACE TOWNthe deed of trust have been violatedVIRGO as HOMES FILING (Aug 23 toSUBDIVISION Sept 22) Going too fast andNO.1, too follows: failure to pay principal and inCOUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF far on tooCOLORADO. little knowledge could be risky. Best to slow terest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidencedown of andAlso street number It’s as: checkknown for anybygaps in yourand information. debt secured by the deed of trust and oth2390 S WHEELING CIR, AURORA, CO what you80120. don’t know that could hurt you. er violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN A FIRST LIEN. IS ALL PROPERTY CURLIBRA (Sept 23 toOFOctTHE 22) Trying to make peace The property to be foreclosed is: RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN among quarreling family members, friends or colLOT 33, BLOCK 1, ILIFF PLACE TOWNOF THE DEED OF TRUST. HOMES SUBDIVISION FILING NO.1, leagues can be tough. Expect some resistance, maybe COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF NOTICE OF SALE even some expressions of resentment. But stay with it. COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: The current holder of the Evidence of Debt 2390 S WHEELING CIR, AURORA, SCORPIO CO secured of Trust, your described (Oct 23bytothe NovDeed 21) Changing mind 80120. herein, has filed Notice of Election and doesn’t have to be afor problem once you realize THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN Demand sale as provided by that lawyou and IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURin said Deed of Trust. might have good and sufficient cause to do so. Make RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given your explanations and complete. luck. A.M. OF THE DEED OF TRUST. that I willclear at public auction,Good at 10:00 on Wednesday, 12/10/2014, at the East NOTICE OF SALE Hearing Room, County Administration SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) An unkept promBuilding, 5334 South Prince Street, ise can be irksomeColorado,, and easilysell raiseto the The current holder of the Evidence of Debt Littleton, theArcher’s highest ire. and secured by the Deed of Trust, described best the said real But instead of bidder getting for into cash, a confrontation, take proptime herein, has filed Notice of Election and erty and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Demand for sale as provided by law and to check Grantor(s)' why someoneheirs you and reliedassigns on cametherein, up short.for in said Deed of Trust. the purpose of paying the indebtedness THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given provided in said Evidence of Debt seCAPRICORN 22Deed to Janof 19) A new that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. cured (Dec by the Trust, plusworkplace attorneys' on Wednesday, 12/10/2014, at the East the an expenses of sale andThe other items distractionfees, creates unnecessary delay. sooner Hearing Room, County Administration allowed by law, and will issue to the puryou deal with it, the better for all concerned. A personal Building, 5334 South Prince Street, chaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and provided law. to as soon as possible. matter also should bebyattended best bidder for cash, the said real propFirst Publication: 10/16/2014 erty and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Last Publication: 11/13/2014 (Jan 20 to Feb 18) OnceIndependent again, the Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein,AQUARIUS for Name of Publication: Littleton the purpose of paying the indebtedness THE IS CONTINUED TO Aquarian’sIFgift for SALE applyingDATE both practical and creative provided in said Evidence of Debt seA LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO methods FILE to resolve a situationOF makes all the difference. cured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' A NOTICE INTENT TO CURE fees, the expenses of sale and other items THOSEthrive PARTIES Personal BY relationships during theENTITLED weekend. TO allowed by law, and will issue to the purCURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. chaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as DATE: 08/13/2014 PISCESCynthia (Feb 19 Dto Mares, Mar 20)Public A relationship provided by law. Trusteeappears in and to for First Publication: 10/16/2014 County of appeal Arapahoe, Statethat of might Colorbe losingthe its once-strong for reasons Last Publication: 11/13/2014 ado be different whatDyou think. Public An openTrustee and honest Name of Publication: Littleton Independent By:from Cynthia Mares, IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED talk TOcouldThe leadname, to someaddress, surprisingbusiness revelations.telephone A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO number and bar registration number of the FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE attorney(s) representing the legal holder of WEEK: Your life BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED BORN TO THIS the indebtedness is: is bound by your belief CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. Hollycounts L. Decker that character more#32647 than anything else. DATE: 08/13/2014 Toni M.N. Dale #30580 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for Jolene Kaminski #46144 2014 King Features Synd., the County of Arapahoe, State of ColorMedved © Dale Decker & Deere, LLC Inc. 355 ado Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee 80228 (303) 274-0155 The name, address, business telephone Attorney File # 14-944-27101 number and bar registration number of the The Attorney above is acting as a debt attorney(s) representing the legal holder of collector and is attempting to collect a the indebtedness is: debt. Any information provided may be Holly L. Decker #32647 used for that purpose. Toni M.N. Dale #30580 ©Public Trustees' Association Jolene Kaminski #46144 of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO Legal Notice NO.: 0911-2014 80228 (303) 274-0155 First Publication: 10/16/2014 Attorney File # 14-944-27101 Last Publication: 11/13/2014 The Attorney above is acting as a debt Name of Publication: Littleton Independent collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 given regard to the following FOR THEwith WEEK OF OCT 13 2014
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for people they don’t know,” she said. “There should be more people like that.” Teagarden, 17, who has caudal regression, a condition similar to spina bifida, said she and her friends were expecting to have pizza and do each other’s makeup and hair. Instead, they were treated like royalty, tiaras and all. “It’s something that I’ll never forget,” she said. If the inspiring photos don’t tell the story, there is one grateful mom who is more than happy to share the tale of strangers who went above and beyond the expected. “It was a very memorable night for the girls,” Harris said. “I think they had more fun at the boutique than they did at the homePublic Notice coming dance.”
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, 12/10/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 10/16/2014 Last Publication: 11/13/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 08/13/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly L. Decker #32647 Toni M.N. Dale #30580 Jolene Kaminski #46144 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO
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