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Littleton Schools look at security Superintendent aims to include variety of voices in new committee By Jennifer Smith
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The Matas Family, from left, Veronica, 19, Conrad, 14, Elisa and Todd (co-owners) opened the Clue Room in Centennial the first week of September. The Clue Room is Denver’s first live escape game, despite the concept’s growth in popularity in other major U.S. cities and countries around the world. Courtesy photo
Venue offers ways to get a clue Visitors play escape game at Centennial business By Christy Steadman csteadman@colorado communitymedia.com
Internet-based escape games have been popular online for more than a decade, but people who visit the Clue Room, a new entertainment business in Centennial, enjoy the experience live. “People really love roleplaying,” said Todd Mata, who owns the Clue Room with his wife Elisa. “This challenges your brain, and you have a good time doing it. It’s about getting into a role and solving problems.” To play the game, a team of two to eight people deciphers clues by solving puzzles, riddles and codes. The goal is to collect a key and escape the room within 60 minutes. People playing the game are encouraged to “tear the room apart,” so they can thoroughly inspect all props that may lead to a clue. “It’s not like going to someone’s house,” Todd Mata said. “You can move things, open things and take things down.” Part of the idea is to create a team-building activity, Elisa Mata added. “It’s something that families, co-workers and friends can do together,” she said. “It’s something where you can interact with each other.” At the Clue Room, 7600 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 211, two missions are offered. Each has its own original backstory, conceptualized by Todd Mata, along with tasks to accomplish. Inspiration for the Clue Room’s backstories and tasks come from movies, TV shows,
Two weeks after the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office released its report on the Arapahoe High School shooting, Littleton Public Schools Superintendent Scott Murphy announced that he is creating a committee to take a close look at the district’s security and ways to ensure the physical, mental and Murphy emotional well-being of its students. “Two students lost their lives that day, and nothing I can do or say can change that,” he told the school board on Oct. 23. “But we can move forward. … All of us seek answers to the `why’ questions. It’s possible we may never know. Mental health is complex.” He plans to include students, parents, teachers, law enforcement and community members in an effort to identify gaps that might exist in current systems. “We want to shape this district based on the people who elect the board and the people who we serve, what they want,” he said. Murphy is asking for an interim report from the committee in March 2015 and a final report in June, which will be his last month with the district. He announced his retirement the day before the sheriff’s report came out, saying he intended to do so earlier Security continues on Page 10
At the Clue Room, participants, in teams of two to six people, are assigned a mission. They are encouraged to think outside of the box in order to decipher clues and solve puzzles to retrieve a key and escape a room within 60 minutes. Photo by Christy Steadman books and role-playing games. “Anything with a mystery concept to it,” Todd Mata said. The two escape games will be changed every six months, and eventually, higher degrees of challenge will be offered. The games offered at the Clue Room are not scary, Elisa Mata said, and there are no live actors that people interact with because the Matas believe it would take away from the critical thinking aspect. “Things are not as they appear in the Clue Room,” Elisa Mata said. “(But) it’s not like a haunted house. It’s an activity to use your wits.” The Matas had their first experience with a live escape game in Spain when the family traveled to Europe last summer during one of Todd Mata’s business trips. Their two teenage children were with them, so they wanted to find an activity the entire
‘People really love role-playing. This challenges your brain, and you have a good time doing it. It’s about getting into a role and solving problems.’ Todd Mata family would enjoy, they said, and TripAdvisor kept suggesting live escape games. “It was the coolest thing we’d ever done,” Todd Mata said, adding that the teens and adults had fun working together as team members. Once the Mata family returned home, they discovered that live escape games are gaining popularity internationally and in most major U.S. cities, but there was not
one in the Denver area. “It’s still a pretty new form of entertainment,” Todd Mata said. The Clue Room opened the first week of September. For more information, visit www. theclueroom.com. “Any team with a bit of creativity, good ideas and logical thinking can escape the Clue Room,” Todd Mata said. “Be sure to always think outside of the box.”
Arapahoe Road project raising ire of residents Widening work in east Centennial slated to begin in early 2015 By Christy Steadman csteadman@colorado communitymedia.com
Owners of property adjacent to a widening project on Arapahoe Road scheduled for early 2015 do not contest that the work needs to be done. Many do, however, remain of the opinion that not all safety issues were addressed in the planning of the project. About 1.5 miles of Arapahoe Road in east Centennial, between Waco Street and Himalaya Way, is in need of widening in order to provide safer driving conditions. The corridor is significantly congested, according to city engineers, causing unsafe driving conditions and limiting access for emergency responders. At a recent city council meeting, homeowners presented council with a request Road continues on Page 10
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Women throw cabers, caution to the wind
By Chris Michlewicz
cmichlewicz@colorado communitymedia.com Karen Hart watched in awe as, one by one, the women launched telephone poles end over end. Regardless of how the toss landed, each thrower was showered with hugs and cheers from her competitors. “It was like a sorority,” Hart said. “It looked like so much fun.” At the center of one celebratory scrum was Edie Lindeburg, who despite having only three years of competition under her belt has become a standout in the world of Scottish athletics. Lindeburg and the others were actually tossing cabers as part of a multi-discipline Highland games contest in August. Hart mustered the The events in a Scottish courage to talk to athletic competitions, AKA Lindeburg, who Highland games, are: caber was having a good toss, heavy hammer throw, showing at the light hammer throw, stone Warrior Classic throw, sheaf toss, weight games in Lovethrow for distance, weight land. throw for height and BraeTwo months mar stone throw. later, Hart, 51, is taking up a new hobby, one she “never in a million years” envisioned getting involved in. And she has the ideal mentor.
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‘Throwing cabers is just cool’
Lindeburg, a 48-year-old resident of Parker, had been looking for a new challenge, too, when she came across an amateur Scottish athletics competition in Estes Park, which claims the largest Scottish festival in Colorado. After 12 years of triathlons, she was mentally and physically burned out. Having no idea that amateurs could compete in caber toss and other sports, she conducted some research, and she and her husband, Nathan, became members of the Rocky Mountain Scottish Athletics Association in 2011. “We’ve always gone toward (sports) that
Parker resident Edie Lindeberg, second from right, lifts a caber with the help of competitors and friends. In just three years, Lindeberg has climbed to the top ranks of her age bracket in the Scottish games, which includes the caber toss. Photo by Karen Hart interested us rather than what was popular,” said Lindeburg, who competed in track and field in high school. “We got to a point in our athletic careers where we were ready for a change.” The Lindeburgs learned about technique and scoring, and now push each other in training. They can occasionally be found practicing the stone and hammer throws at Legend High School, or tossing a caber at a park in Canterberry Crossing, where they’ve lived for the last 15 years. Nathan Lindeburg, a 54-year-old naval reservist, said he has enjoyed acquiring new, decathlon-like athletic skills. “And throwing cabers is just cool,” he says. This was the first year the Lindeburgs traveled for competitions and “now we’re kind of hooked on it,” Edie Lindeburg says. It’s easy to see why. Over the last two years, she has regularly earned a top-two position in the majority of contests she’s entered. During the Masters World Championships in Inverness, Scotland, last month, she placed fourth overall (and first in the caber toss) in the women’s 45-49 age category. “My goal in Scotland was to see what I
could do at that level,” said Lindeburg, whose slight build belies her Herculean strength. “I was very pleased. Surprised, to be honest.” Aside from succeeding in a pastime she truly enjoys, Lindeburg has a goal of growing the sport for women. That’s where Hart comes in.
‘Word is getting out’
Hart, of Centennial, pulls into the parking lot of the gym, her car stereo blaring bagpipe music to get into the proper mindset. She had already started to immerse herself in Scottish culture over the summer, joining various societies and volunteering for the Rocky Mountain Scottish Athletics Association in preparation for a trip to Scotland to study her husband’s genealogy. That trip happened to coincide with the Masters World Championships, and Hart watched her kilted mentor keep step with women who have been competing at a high level for years. “Word is getting out,” Hart says. “People are starting to hear about her.” Hart has been thoroughly inspired by Edie Lindeburg. Though she has never embarked
on such an audacious journey, Hart now has her sights set on her first competition at the Pikes Peak Celtic Festival next June. After getting workout pointers from Lindeburg, Hart hired a personal trainer, studied the correct throwing posture, changed her diet, and is “laying the foundation” to get involved. She admits she doesn’t expect to accomplish anything more than bookending events with her mentor, “placing last to her first,” said Hart, who has never considered herself an athlete. “I’ve got to give this a try and participate as an athlete to experience it, then I’ll probably try to get involved in the organizing side and maybe judging,” Hart said. It doesn’t matter how she finishes, just that she proves to herself that she’s capable of trying out a fringe sport and serving as a role model for her nieces. There is also the sorority-like camaraderie, which is among Hart’s biggest motivations. “I may drop the caber on my toe, but at least I’ll have a supportive group to help me off the field,” she said with a laugh.
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Big money takes aim at GMO labeling plan By Katie Kuntz
Rocky Mountain PBS I-News Colorado’s voters continue to be pounded by multimillion-dollar political advertising campaigns, often with the two candidates or issue opponents fairly evenly matched, with no respite in sight until Election Day. But on one particular issue the campaign ads are entirely lopsided. Labeling genetically modified food, commonly called GMOs — meaning “genetically modified organisms” — is on the ballot, and has become a nearly $12 million issue. But the “No on Proposition 105 Coalition” has spent $6.8 million more than the “Right to Know Colorado” labeling advocates, and the anti-105 forces still have $4.1 million waiting to be spent. “I can’t understand, why would they put $11 million into a Colorado campaign that has less than $500,000?” asked Larry Cooper, director of the “Right to Know” campaign. “What are they trying to hide?” Sara Froelich, a campaign spokesperson for the No on 105 Coalition, said in an email, “No one should be surprised that agriculture and food companies are stepping forward to support their customers across Colorado who will be harmed by this measure.” The agriculture and food companies against 105 include well-known names like Monsanto, Kraft Foods and PepsiCo. These three companies alone have contributed $7.4 million of the $11 million raised by this campaign. The labeling advocates, however, have raised only $441,000, and have not purchased any television or radio advertising to advocate their position. The group is operating a grassroots campaign, knocking on doors and using social media to advance their cause. This could mean that Coloradans who receive their information solely from TV ad campaigns think Colorado farmers do not support the labeling initiative — but that is
only partly true. The Colorado Farm Bureau has donated more than $7,000 to defeat the measure, but the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, with more than 22,000 members in Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico, actually endorsed the pro-labeling campaign. “GMO labeling is one of the things that we support,” said Bill Midcap, director of external affairs of Rocky Mountain Farmers Union. “But we know it’s going to be tough for a single state to enact.” This year, Colorado and Oregon are the only two states with GMO labeling on the ballot, and many of the same corporations are also spending millions in Oregon to defeat the initiative there. Maine, Vermont and Connecticut are the only states to have passed labeling requirements, but they will not be enacted until 2016 — or until a population of at least 20 million people in neighboring states require the labeling, too. “How would you expect General Mills to label something special just for one state, just for Colorado?” Midcap said. “Think about Kellogg or Coca-Cola. Are they willing to change just for Colorado? Maybe if 15 states did it — but this would be more effective as a national issue.” In Colorado, a Citizens Initiative Review board evaluated the labeling measure and decided by an 11-to-9 vote to approve it. Those who voted against the measure, like Bill Wright, explained that his greatest concern was that many foods may be exempt from the labeling measure. “Normally when you go into a store and read labels, you rely on the information and people want to rely on what they are being told,” Wright said. “It’s probably a lot of food (that would be exempt) and that’s going to be a lot more confusing than if you just don’t do it at all.” The measure would take effect in 2016, if passed. Colorado Community Media brings you this report in partnership with Rocky Mountain PBS I-News. Learn more at rmpbs.org/ news. Contact Katie Kuntz at katiekuntz@ rmpbs.org.
Arapahoe Santa Claus Shop begins toy drive Staff report The Arapahoe Santa Claus Shop is poised to begin its annual toy drive. The shop provides Christmas toys and books for many needy children in the south metro area. New and gently used toys may be dropped off at the following locations from Nov. 3 through Dec. 10. Littleton toy drop sites • Littleton Fire Rescue Station 11, 2255 W. Berry Ave., and Station 12, 6529 S. Broadway. • Littleton Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St. • Bradford Auto, 2659 W. Main St. • Colorado Center for the Blind, 2233 W. Sheppard Ave. • Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave. • Dr. Darlyne Loper, DDS, 1279 W. Littleton Blvd. • Adventures In Dance, 1500 W. Littleton Blvd. • Littleton Woodlawn Floral, 1799 W.
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Parents: Know the signs of mental illness ‘Heal our Youth’ event reaches out to save lives Staff report “My son got sick pretty quickly and pretty dramatically in eighth grade,” Gina Moore told the audience at the “Heal Our Youth: Get Educated” event held at the Ames Facility Oct. 7 in Centennial. Moore’s son had always shown signs of anxiety, but then he got really depressed and started experimenting with drugs and alcohol. One day she came home and he’d organized the refrigerator and alphabetized all the spices in the kitchen. Then she realized he was cutting himself. “All these things were happening, but I wasn’t putting it all together,” she said. “The last thing you would think of is mental illness, especially if you don’t have it in the family. You might think drugs, you might think alcohol, but you don’t think this is emerging mental illness.” In fact, it wasn’t until her son learned about depression in health class and got concerned himself that they went to the doctor and eventually ended up with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. “You’re reeling, your whole world has changed, and it’s never going to be the same again,” she said. Moore is now the president of the local National Alliance on Mental Illness chapter, which is working with a collaboration of agencies with an interest in stemming
the recent spate of suicides and murders in the south-metro area. “These committed organizations are collaborating for a true community grassroots effort with the same heartfelt mission, to help others understand what is truly happening to our children’s brain, and to help adults access the appropriate help that they need for their children who may have been diagnosed with mental illness or are suffering from a mental or behavioral disorder,” said Val Purser, a director at South Metro Health Alliance. More than 125 parents, teachers, youth leaders, and youth professionals gathered to hear Dr. Amy Gensler, a pediatrician with Parker Pediatrics and Adolescents, explain what goes on in a child’s brain and what steps to take to ensure a good outcome. “Do you get an annual oil change for your car regularly, an annual dental exam, exercise for your body for better health? But what about the powerful but forgotten brain?” asked Jocelyn Hilling, executive director at AT Peace Therapy Centers. “Taking your child for an annual mental-wellness evaluation should become part of our normal health requirements as a society.” High school student Casey McAndrew is a strong case study for that argument. She was just 11 the first time she tried to kill herself. Today she is a member of the Children’s Hospital Colorado Youth Board, advocating for teens like her who are battling depression and other forms of mental illness. She ultimately got help by reaching
Heal our Youth committee members, from left, are Valerie Purser, Donna Parisi, Gina Moore, Jocelyn Hilling, Amy Gensler, Traci Jones, Robyn Zagoren and Francine Loomiller. Courtesy photo out to her family and voluntarily admitting herself into a residential treatment program. “What’s so wrong about going there if that’s the only thing that will keep you from killing yourself?” she asked. “Fortunately for me, I had a strong enough relationship with my family and my friends that I was able to ask for help. But I know that not everybody does. There are people who, because they were scared, they killed them-
Rumsfeld Fellows Roundtable Features Central Asian Professionals On Monday, October 20, South Metro Denver Chamber hosted four Rumsfeld Fellows for a roundtable discussion on economic development, public policy, and the business environment in Colorado. The meeting was held in collaboration with World Denver, Johns Hopkins University, and FHI 360, and was the first Colorado meeting for the Fellows. The Fellows included leading young professionals from Central AsiaCaucasus, including representatives from Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and Turkmenistan. The well-rounded discussion included business owners, and a county commissioner, economic development professionals from
Littleton and the Denver South Economic Development Partnership, and corporate executives. “This meeting was an opportunity for our members to share their experience of creating a positive business environment in Colorado with the international community,” said Natalie Harden, the Chamber’s director of public policy and economic development. “Our guests also shared amazing insights into their countries as well as the United States.” The discussion centered in political and economic collaboration, as well as potential pitfalls of the regulatory environment. The discussion also touched on Denver’s international profile, and how to encourage business
development in Central Asia. Gunesh Bakgalova, a Fellow from Turkmenistan, shared her observation of Colorado’s open and friendly environment in comparison to cities on the East Coast. “Colorado is the America of my childhood dreams,” she said, adding that she was excited to share her experience of the Colorado culture with her countrymen. For more information about Chamber membership benefits and events, please call 303-795-0042 or visit www.bestchamber.com. For more information about the Rumsfeld Fellows program, please visit www.rumsfeldfoundation.org.
Economic Forecast Breakfast 2015 - Exploring & Shaping our Future The South Metro Denver Chamber’s 28th Annual Economic Forecast Breakfast will utilize a panel format moderated by Pete Casillas, publisher of the Denver Business Journal. Since 1987, South Metro Denver Chamber has hosted an annual economic forecast breakfast that has proven to be informative, thought-provoking and entertaining. We invite you to hear from our distinguished panel of speakers as they analyze industry sectors that will shape our businesses, our state, and our country in the upcoming year. Our panelists will include industry
experts who will share their insights on the infrastructure, technology, tourism and energy sectors. Harry Horowitz, senior industry manager - advanced industries, Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), is slated to discuss the outlook for manufacturing. The 28th Annual Economic Forecast Breakfast is sponsored by Wells Fargo and WhippleWood CPAs, and hosted by the Chamber’s Economic Development Group. Prior forecasts have sold out at 800 attendees, so please reserve your seat as soon as possible.
The breakfast will be held on Friday, December 5, 2014 from 7:00 – 9:00 am at Denver Marriott at Park Meadows (10345 Park Meadows Drive, Littleton, CO 80124). Tickets can be purchased at the following rates: $35 Member; $75 Non-member; $325 Corporate Table Sponsorship (10 seats). To register please visit: www.regonline.com/bestforecast14
selves, and that should not be an option. About a year ago a friend told me that because of my depression, I was too broken for anyone to love me. Three hundred and sixty-four days later, I stand on this stage strong and alive. Thank you.” For help or more information, contact NAMI at 303-991-7688 or visit www. namiadco.org. In a crisis, call 844-493TALK(8255). The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255.
Calendar of Events For a complete calendar of South Metro Denver Chamber events and for more information, visit our web site at www.bestchamber.com or call 303-795-0142.
Thursday, October 30 Health & Wellness Council October Speaker Series: Suicide Prevention 3:30 – 5:00 pm, South Metro Chamber’s WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial, CO Wednesday, November 5 STEM High School & Academy Tour 8:15 – 10:00 am, 8773 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch, CO Wednesday, November 5 Save Lives, Sort Medical Supplies with Project C.U.R.E. 7:00 pm, Project CURE, 10337 East Geddes Ave, Centennial, CO Thursday, November 6 New Member Orientation 4:00 – 5:00 pm, South Metro Chamber’s WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial, CO
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Thanksgiving donations needed for outreach Inter-Faith seeks items to fill 650 food boxes By Tom Munds
tmunds @coloradocommunitymedia.com Inter-Faith Community Services makes a habit of counting on community support for its Thanksgiving outreach, and this year is no exception. “We will need help to provide all the items that will go into the Thanksgiving food boxes,” said IFCS director Sandra Blyth-Perry. “We are fortunate because we have been receiving donations and there are many organizations collecting food for us.” Boxes will be distributed to 550 needy families and 100 seniors, Blyth-Perry said. Volunteers will pack boxes with all the ingredients needed to cook a traditional Thanksgiving meal and add ingredients for meals for three or four additional days. Inter-Faith Community Services has been providing assistance to needy families and individuals since 1964. Services include a food bank and clothing bank, as well as putting on special programs like the Thanksgiving food drive and provid-
ing new outfits and school supplies to the children of needy families. The organization reaches out to those in Englewood, Littleton, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree and Sheridan. A number of organizations are helping with the Thanksgiving effort by collecting box ingredients or holding food drives, Blyth-Perry said. The organizations working to help Inter-Faith include Centennial Rotary, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Littleton, the Englewood Lions and the Highlands Ranch Rotary Club. The deadline for delivering donations to Inter-Faith is Nov. 7, and plans call for volunteers to assemble the boxes on Nov. 19 so they can be distributed Nov. 22. Requested donations include items such as stuffing mix, cans of green beans, turkey gravy mix and canned pumpkin. Each box contains a supermarket gift certificate so the individual or family can buy the meat item for the meal. For information on the list of needed items or how to donate to the project, call 303-789-0501. “I would guess more than half the 650 boxes we plan to distribute will go to people who have recently lost their jobs,” said Blyth-Perry, who has directed the program for 17 years. “We are glad we will be there for those people because Inter-Faith has always tried to be a safety net to help folks in that situation through a rough time.”
Volunteers load boxes of food into a car during the 2012 Inter-faith Thanksgiving Food Box distribution. Inter-Faith seeks donations in order to distribute 550 boxes to needy families and 100 boxes to seniors. For infornation call Inter-Faith at 303-789-0501. File photo
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State’s two big races closer than expected Gubernatorial, Senate contests have incumbents on edge By Vic Vela
vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com There will be no need for manicure appointments this week for the four candidates involved in Colorado’s gubernatorial and U.S. Senate races — because Election Night is expected to be a real nail-biter. “This is one of the most exciting elections in Colorado history,” said Bob Loevy, a longtime state political observer and political science professor from Colorado College. “I can’t recall a governor’s race and a Senate race neck-and-neck, right at the same time.” The question for the Democratic incumbents, Gov. John Hickenlooper and Sen. Mark Udall, is whether they will be able to ride out an expected national Republican wave on Nov. 4. Loevy said the wave historically is a reliable one, and it’s one that could sweep U.S. Rep. Cory Gardner into the Senate and could help former Congressman Bob Beauprez become the next governor of Colorado. Loevy calls it the “six-year pushback,” which occurs every sixth year of a U.S. presidency. The pushback is born from a midterm election political environment that historically favors the party that does not control the White House. Loevy said the wave goes back as far as 1938, when Democrats lost seats in Congress during Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s presidency. More recently, Democrats dominated the 2006 midterm elections, which were held during George W. Bush’s sixth year as president. Bill Clinton proved to be the exception in 1998, when Democrats performed well during that year’s mid-term election cycle, a result of voter backlash against the perceived overreach of Republicans’ response to Clinton’s affair with Monica Lewinsky. The wave doesn’t just just impact fed-
eral races, Loevy said. “If you back me into a corner, I would say I think the Republicans are going to win the governorship because of the six-year pushback,” he said. If that happens, Hickenlooper supporters surely will be asking themselves how things ever got to that point. “That would be most inexplicable to me,” said Hickenlooper Eric Sondermann, an independent political analyst. “If you would have told people six months ago that when ballots are being sent to mailboxes, it would be a dead-heat race, a lot of people would have taken that bet.” Odds did not favor a Republican gubernatorial Gardner win this spring. Hickenlooper’s quirky personality and his insistence on never running a negative campaign seemed to resonate with voters through the early part of his first term. The state’s economy had been gaining steam under Hickenlooper’s stewardship, and early Republican primary polls showed polarizing former Congressman Tom Tancredo leading the pack of GOP primary hopefuls. Instead it was Beauprez who won the nomination in June — the man tagged as “both ways Bob” when he was badly beaten by Bill Ritter in the 2006 gubernatorial race. Beauprez’s baggage from his previous run left Hickenlooper supporters feeling good about their chances come November. However, for months, the Beauprez campaign has hammered away at Hickenlooper’s perceived lack of leadership in several areas. At the top of that list was the governor’s decision to grant a reprieve for death-row inmate Nathan Dunlap, who killed four people at an Aurora Chuck E. Cheese’s restaurant in 1993. Hickenlooper received criticism for taking a middle path rather than going forward with either an execution or clemency.
The governor also caused a media stir over the summer during a gathering of state sheriffs, where he fumbled comments on gun-control legislation that he signed into law the year before. Meanwhile, Beauprez has mostly run a mistakefree campaign. But will that be enough to take down a likable governor of a state that typically doesn’t oust incumbents from Beauprez the job? Norman Provizer, a political science professor at Metropolitan State University, said Beauprez seems to have learned from his “disastrous” 2006 bid and that part of his strategy this time is to simUdall ply stay out of Hickenlooper’s way while the governor makes mistakes on the campaign trail. “It’s basically don’t do anything stupid and don’t say very much,” Provizer said. Sondermann agrees, but added that Beauprez needs to do more than that in order to be successful Nov. 4. “He’s been the person standing by the side of train tracks and seeing if the freight train derails,” Sondermann said of Beauprez’s campaign strategy. “If it does, you’re there to pick up the pieces. Is the passive strategy enough to get him to get over the finish line or does he need a closer? My instinct is he needs a closer.”
Women’s rights in spotlight Meanwhile, the Udall-Gardner matchup has been one of the most closely followed Senate races in the country. Women’s issues have dominated the campaign, with the Udall team launching an early-and-often advertising blitz against Gardner, which has attempted to paint the conservative congressman as being out of touch or too extreme on issues pertaining to women’s reproductive rights. But Udall has been criticized for having
run what some perceive to be a one-issue campaign that is obsessed with capturing support of women voters. Provizer surmises that the Udall campaign must be seeing internal polling numbers that show the attacks against Gardner are working and that “it’s always a good political move to define your opponent.” “But it became so much of it that it lost its effectiveness,” Provizer said. Also possibly working against Udall are recent crises outside of his control that could favor Republicans this fall. Whether that’s fair to Democrats is another story. Analysts agree that the rise of ISISbacked terrorism in the Middle East and questions over the government’s response to the ongoing Ebola virus threat may help Republicans on Nov. 4, because those developments happened on Obama’s watch. “Just weeks before ballots are mailed out in Colorado, those are about the two worst things to happen to Democrats, not only for what happened, but the timing,” Loevy said. “It is awfully a tough year to be carrying the Democrat banner, particularly in a federal race,” Sondermann added. “The bloom has fallen off the rose for Obama, there’s ISIS, Ebola ... there’s just very little good news for any Democrat.” But Democrats still have a major advantage going for them that gives supporters hope — the vaunted Democratic get-out-the-vote machine. Democrats have lapped Republicans in voter efforts in recent elections, and their outreach to women and Latino voters helped Michael Bennet win a close 2010 Senate contest that he had been trailing in polls leading up to Election Day. “Everyone talks about this modern-day political, technological war out there,” Provizer said. “But there still remains a World War I aspect about a campaign, and that’s trench warfare on the ground.” Whatever happens on Nov. 4, political observers say they will be enjoying the show. “Stepping aside from who might win and lose, what an election,” Loevy said. “You can’t ask for anything more than that.”
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Fiorino believes the state has only scratched the surface when it comes to the possibilities of Amendment 64, which legalized recreational marijuana sales and use in Colorado. He would like to see the state take on a greater role in promoting cannabis commerce and said there is also great economic potential in the hemp industry. On education, Fiorino said he is frustrated that schools have cut back on art programs, the humanities and physical fitness. “We’re supposed to be the healthiest state and we don’t even have a physical fitness standard,” he said. Fiorino was raised in Douglas County and is ballet dancer who has performed on stage from New York to Denver. In the early 1990s, Fiorino was affected by Guillain-Barre syndrome, a disease where the body’s immune system attacks
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hip-hop stars Wycleaf Jean and the one and only Snoop Dogg. In fact, the two collaborated with Dunafon on a remix of the song, “The Trap,” which Dunafon says is “a metaphor for our false set of political choices.” “Stop the intolerance/Gay couples free to wed/Women control their bodies/Get the government out of bed,” go some of the lyrics, with Dunafon and Snoop sharing vocals. Libertarian candidate Matthew Hess doesn’t have hip-hop artists backing his campaign, but he is tapping into Dunafon’s passion for attracting voters who are fed up with the current two-party system. “I think they don’t feel represented anymore,” Hess said. “It continually comes up that there’s a feeling of disregard, almost a benign neglect from the two parties.” Hess, who grew up in Douglas County, is a systems administrator who said he has volunteered thousands of hours with the Boy Scouts of America. Hess doesn’t like government intrusion and he believes overregulation and high taxes slow economic growth. In other words, he is a classic Libertarian. “Some do think Libertarians are nuts, utopians and anarchists,” he said. “But others are starting to see that Libertarians are right. It’s based on common sense and it’s very logical and consistent.” Then there’s Harry Hempy. With a name like that, he is the perfect standard-bearer for the Green Party. “It fits,” Hempy said of his name. “I think it give me a 10 percent handicap over the other candidates. You won’t believe how many people ask me if that’s my real name.” Hempy, who lives in western Boulder County near Jamestown, is a retired IBM computer scientist. He is also a former Democrat who said he left the party out of frustration that its leaders weren’t taking the issue of campaign finance limits seriously. “I finally became convinced that they were not interested in taking money out of politics, so I said there’s no hope in this party, just like in the Republican Party,”
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Big things belong at front of the line Having spent most of my life in the gym in some capacity, you would think that I would have adopted the philosophy of doing the hardest things first a long time ago. But better late than never, right? You see, I was the guy in the weight room who focused all of his time on upper body exercises, hardly any leg or core workouts, and unfortunately never ever any kind of cardiovascular routines. I always would convince myself that I would do some abs and some cardio before I left the gym, but that never happened. I would either have an incredibly good workout and just be too tired for anything else, or I would just run out of time and would need to leave. The result, a guy with a big upper body, super skinny legs, and not much endurance. And then the same thing was happening in my work life. There were calls I needed to make, difficult decisions and conversations that had to take place, and instead of doing what I knew I had to do or should be doing, I would look at emails, do some busy work, maybe surf the Internet and call it research. And doing all of those things first just to avoid the hard stuff. The result: Anxiety would build throughout the day, creating a far less pro-
ductive attitude and work environment. And even as I have matured, I am still learning the value and benefits of doing the most important things first. Many years ago I heard some of my favorite motivational speakers talk about the importance of spending time reading and filling our minds with good, powerful, and positive words and information, and to make time to begin each day with some quiet reading and reflective time. I did it for a while, and then always found other things to do when I first woke up. Or I would decide it was better to sleep in a little more promising myself I would read before I went to bed that night. The result was the loss of an opportunity to grow personally and profes-
sionally and falling into the trap of having my first input of the day being provided by other sources rather than my own choices. I am excited to share with you today that I start my workouts with cardiovascular exercises first, then migrate to the weight room; I create my “to-do” lists the night before so that I begin each day with clarity and focus on the most important things that I have to do that day and tackle the most difficult ones first; and the very first thing I do in the morning is spend time reading and in prayer. I read the Bible and then I read some form of business book or motivational material. And my commitment to this routine has once again elevated my game personally and professionally. How are you doing when it comes to doing the most important things first? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail. com and when we prioritize and act upon the most important things in our lives, it really will 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.
Finally — the sweet return of darkness Fall back. I can’t wait. From the time that clocks are changed in the fall until the time clocks are changed in the spring, I am a good-hearted, open-minded and generous curmudgeon. Or maybe I am a more good-hearted, open-minded and generous curmudgeon than I am the rest of the time. You might not even notice the difference. See if my columns between those dates (Nov. 2, 2014 to March 8, 2015) aren’t just as sweet as honey on a turnip. I am always pleased to see July and August go away. I refuse to suffer, so my energy bills are high. I can’t paint and I can’t write when it’s hot. I used to live east of here. I would be a drip if I lived east of here now. I would be dripping. The worst weather ever anywhere is humid weather. Humidity is the devil in my book. St. Louis in the summer is the devil’s idea of a good time. I have been there in the summer. It was a mistake. St. Louis has one of the greatest monuments in America: Eero Saarinen’s Gateway Arch. It was designed in 1947 (so was I), and opened in 1968. It still looks like a contemporary design, and always will. It’s brilliant. Simple, elegant, eloquent and brilliant. On the other hand, St. Louis is a contraption made out of sweaty Americans, and many of them can’t leave because they are elderly or just don’t have the funds. (I am sure that there are thousands of others who are devoted to St. Louis, so save your
emails.) Do you remember the 1995 Chicago heat wave? Chicago is another one. I couldn’t live there, even though the collection in the Art Institute is unmatched in the United States. In 1995, there were about 750 heat-related deaths. Wikipedia states that most of the deaths were “elderly poor residents of the inner city, who could not afford air conditioning and did not open windows or sleep outside for fear of crime.” (There were additional deaths in St. Louis.) I am lucky, very lucky. I am retired and living on a pension. It’s crossed my mind that I might not have been so lucky. I might have ended up in an eastern city with not much money, no dachshund, no Jennifer, and an apartment that looked like it had been written by Raymond Chandler. Gauzy curtains in an open window that let in hot air. Holding my head and watching my houseplants droop.
This is called “counting your blessings.” I do every day. Sure, I am a cranky. That won’t change, because people don’t change, and what we do to each other sometimes is unconscionable. I can’t overlook some of the things that we do to each other. But Colorado helps. It helps me, I know that. There are no excuses. It’s never too hot or cold in my home for me to do what I need to do. Except in July and August. I get around it by writing and painting not long after midnight. I go to the grocery store not long after midnight. I don’t like to change my clocks. Some years I haven’t. I never change the one in the guest room. Why would I? I never have any guests. Who would want to stay here? My sarcasm wakes up early and stays up late. The heat index reached 119 at O’Hare in 1995, and 125 at Midway. On a good day, O’Hare is a pain in the neck. In 1977, I applied for teaching positions all over the country. I wasn’t very selective. I just wanted a full-time job. I was living in Phoenix. The devil’s other idea of a good time. I got a call from a college in Denver. Hallelujah. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.
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Experience the season by celebrating kids Children’s Hospital Holiday Card Project launched Oct. 10 By Christy Steadman csteadman@colorado communitymedia.com
Children being treated for cancer and blood disorders at Children’s Hospital have been thinking about the holiday season since at least July. But it’s not only the kids who look forward to the Holiday Card Project. At about this time every year, sponsors, volunteers and the general public get excited to see what new designs the children will come up with. “It’s one of our greatest fundraisers,” said Joyce Butler, member of the Children’s Hospital Association of Volunteers. “Everybody looks forward to it.” The Holiday Card Project begins in the summer months when children at the hospital are invited to create a card that reflects what the holiday season means to them. Some children paint, some draw and some use glitter and other materials to create their designs, said Connie BrakkenSmith, member of the hospital’s Association of Volunteers. The children then submit their designs to be voted on. Voting day took place on Aug. 22, and 64 card design entries were displayed in the main atrium of the Children’s Hospital in Aurora. Hospital staff, patients and visitors voted for their three favorite designs, and this year, 801 votes were cast. After the top designs — the ones that receive the most votes — are selected, sponsors have a special viewing day when they pick the card they are going to sponsor. Not every card design receives enough votes or gets sponsored, but each child who submits a design is awarded a special certificate of participation, Brakken-Smith said. The 10 winning designs, and their sponsors, were unveiled at a ceremony on Oct. 10. Nine of the designs are featured on the cards, and one is on the 2014 tin, which is filled with tree-shaped, white chocolatecovered pretzels. The tin was introduced last year, and this year, packages of gift tags, which are made from unsold cards featuring the kids’ designs from the past seven years, are also available. “People who have bought cards in the past come back to buy them every year,” said Butler, who volunteers in the gift shop. She added they already have had people place requests to make purchases. The Holiday Card Project has been an annual fundraiser for the hospital for at least 25 years, Brakken-Smith said. Since its inception, the Holiday Card Project has raised more than $1 million to support the Children’s Hospital Center
Card designers, front row from left, Flora Sanderson, Kaymen Story, Ryan Kepelo and Abby Voorhis pose for a picture with KOSI 101’s Murphy Huston at the Oct. 10 Children’s Hospital Holiday Card Project unveiling ceremony. Photos by Christy Steadman for Cancer and Blood Disorders. All of the proceeds from the sales go to the center, Brakken-Smith said. The center is where children receive their treatment. With every Holiday Card Project purchase, whether it’s cards, tins or gift tags, “you’re celebrating kids,” Brakken-Smith said, and giving back to the community. Last year, the goal was to raise $50,000, which was exceeded by $2,000. Every year, the goal amount is raised, making this year’s goal $60,000. But “we’ll supply as many as we sell,” Brakken-Smith said. The new Children’s Hospital in Highlands Ranch opened on Dec. 19, 2013, and a lot of people haven’t had an opportunity to go see it yet, said Kathy Chapple, member of the Children’s Hospital Association of Volunteers. “People don’t always know how to support (the hospital), but want to,” Chapple said. “This is an excellent opportunity to do so.” The Holiday Card Project is organized by the Children’s Hospital Association of Volunteers. The popular saying goes, “‘it takes a village to raise a child,’” Brakken-Smith said. “Here at Children’s Hospital, it’s a village of volunteers.”
FOR MORE INFORMATION Where to buy items of the Children’s Hospital Holiday Card Project: • The Children’s Hospital gift shops: Children’s Hospital Colorado South Campus, 1811 Plaza Dr., Highlands Ranch; Children’s Hospital Colorado on Anschutz Medical Campus, 13123 E. 16th Ave., Aurora • Online at: www.childrenshospitalholidaycardproject.org • Order by phone with a credit card: 720-777-6286; or contact the Association of Volunteers office at 720-777-6887 • Out in the community: King Soopers; St. Nicks Christmas Store, 5221 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton; La Cache (consignment shop benefitting Children’s Hospital), 400 Downing St., Denver
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Home builder to be first at Littleton Village Council OKs Richmond plan for 101 dwellings By Jennifer Smith
jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com As heavy equipment continues to roll at the former Marathon Oil site, now known as Littleton Village, Richmond Homes is making plans to build the first houses there. “It’s the largest infill opportunity in Littleton, and we’re excited to be a part of it,” Jared Carlon of Norris Design — the planning and landscape architecture firm working on the project — told Littleton City Council during its Oct. 20 meeting. “Hopefully next year, you’ll see some of our projects come out of the ground.” In July, council approved the overall plan for the 77-acre site at Broadway and Dry Creek Road. It allows for 250,000 square feet of commercial property on the west side and up to 900 residential units on the east. Council unanimously approved Richmond’s proposal to build on three of the
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total of 13 parcels. The site plan allowed for a total of 165 units, but Richmond is proposing just 101 single-family homes. “We’ve taken a lot of care to ensure all of our lots front open space,” said Carlon. The homes will range from 2,000 to 3,000 square feet and sell for around $400,000, he said. The city will collect $366,000 from this project in impact fees, designed to ensure that growth pays for itself. The fees are dedicated to expanding the physical assets of Littleton Fire Rescue, Littleton Museum, Bemis Public Library, Littleton Police Department, transportation and other cityowned facilities in order to better serve an expanding population. City staff is also currently reviewing proposals from Century Communities to build 68 townhomes and 64 single-family homes on the site. As the site evolves, the west side will be oriented toward Broadway, with boutique shops in front and medium-size boxes — like Kohl’s or a grocery store — behind. In the middle will be a park and two apartment buildings, limited to no more than four stories.
Fiorino believes there are parallels in working as a performing artist and being a governor. “You need to bring chaos together to put on a performance,” he said. “That’s what an artistic director can do and that’s what a governor does.” “But, just being a ballet dancer in America takes some cojones, I think.”
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but decided to wait after the Arapahoe High tragedy last December. “The past 10 months have been challenging for our community, the most challenging of my career,” he said during the Oct. 23 meeting. Murphy notes that security protocols at schools have changed substantially in recent years, particularly after the 1999 Columbine shootings in Jefferson County. LPS security director Guy Grace has earned national recognition for his efforts since then, even being named by Security Magazine as one of the top 25 security leaders in the country in 2007. “When I first came here (in 1990), there was not much done around security,” said Murphy. “We didn’t see a need for it. We certainly do today.” In 2008, Murphy oversaw a formal assessment of the district’s security protocols performed by John Niccoletti,
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to form an ad-hoc committee to discuss safety concerns on the stretch of road. Homeowners Eric Darst and Warren Williamson suggested the committee would consist of 10 to 12 people, including a city councilmember and a representative from a design firm. Council made a unanimous decision not to go forward with the committee as presented by the homeowners. “It’s not a clear purpose,” said councilmember Charles “C.J.” Whelan. Councilmember Vorry Moon and Whelan said the city’s professional engineers had designed the project adhering to proper safety precautions. The $15 million widening project will increase safety by improving traffic flow on the stretch of the road, city officials say. But 38 adjacent homeowners will be affected, as right-ofway and easement from both sides of the road will need to be acquired to complete the project. Project documentation states that the “city will offer fair-market value for any/all easement and right-of-way acquisition needed along the corridor for the
considered a national expert on the subject. Still, questions have swirled about whether those protocols failed Claire Davis and Karl Pierson last Dec. 13, when Pierson mortally wounded Davis before shooting himself to death in the library moments later. Many of those questions have come from the two unarmed security guards who were working at Arapahoe High that day. Both are no longer employed at the school. “We told the administration that a student was looking up guns on the computer after he had been the subject of a threat assessment about threatening a staff member’s life,” Christina Erbacher-Kolk, one of the security guards, wrote on Facebook. “We were told that there was nothing they could do, but to watch this individual. Administration stated, `We all know that this student will go off the deep end. It just will not happen at Arapahoe.’” She claims security cameras and locks on doors weren’t working properly at the school before the murder and still aren’t, and that behavior issues aren’t
being accurately characterized or properly documented. But the sheriff’s office found no criminal liability on the part of the district, and an assessment performed by a school counselor determined Pierson was not a threat. Sheriff Dave Walcher is working with an outside agency that will study his report, hoping to learn from it ways to prevent such tragedies in the future. “A statement on its own isn’t necessarily a crime,” said Walcher on Oct. 10, referencing a death threat Pierson made against his debate coach. “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.” It’s a goal the school board hopes the new committee will be able to tackle, as well. “The question isn’t should we do this, it’s really, why wouldn’t we do this,” said board member Jack Reutzel. “LPS expects our students to be constant learners. I don’t know why we would expect any less of this board.”
improvements project.” At city council meetings and public outreach initiatives, homeowners have voiced concerns about the proximity of the road to their properties. They are also concerned about noise pollution and the safety of students who attend Grandview High School. Feedback provided by some of the property owners was that they desired an 8-foot concrete privacy wall, built and maintained by the city, in order to maintain the level of safety on their properties. The project budget, however, does not include funds for a concrete wall. A plan was proposed to share the cost of wall construction with property owners, but too few property owners agree to financially participate, dooming that idea. There are other measures that can be done to protect safety, such as a guardrail, Mayor Pro Tem Ken Lucas said, that are less expensive than a concrete wall. If safety truly is the concern, versus simply the desire for the city to construct and maintain a concrete wall, Centennial Mayor Cathy Noon said, the city will need to conduct a comparison of options. Officials would then need to decide to see which would best fit the safety needs, if any remain. The stretch of road will be widened to an interim four lanes, which will provide traffic with two lanes in
each direction. Based on traffic projections, the corridor will need to be widened to six lanes by, or before, 2035, said Travis Greiman, engineering manager for the city. Budget concerns are the reason for the interim. The two-lane roadway is designed to handle 20,000 vehicles per day, but about 23,900 vehicles access the road on a daily basis, with significant peakhour volumes, Greiman said. A sidewalk/trail is also planned for the north side of Arapahoe Road. This addition will not be constructed until 2016 after the completion of the widening project. The sidewalk/trail is a separate project, and the funds will come from open-space dollars. Although portions of the corridor belong to other governmental entities, the City of Centennial is leading the project because the majority of the stretch is within its jurisdiction. Its portion of the project is $10 million. Financial partners include Arapahoe County, contributing $4.06 million; the City of Aurora ($500,000); and the Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority ($561,000). Duration of construction is anticipated to last nine-to-12-months. Those accessing the road during the construction period should expect inconveniences, city engineers said. To help residents stay informed on project updates, the city has developed a website, http://arapahoeroad. com/.
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Gardner hopes voters For Udall, there’s plenty have taste for change of meaning in a name Congressman from a small town seeks to unseat Udall By Vic Vela
vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Boasting that anything Colorado is better than what New York offers is a favorite pastime for Republicans who like sticking it to “East Coast liberals.” But pizza, too? “The best pizza on earth is in downtown Yuma, Colorado,” gushed Republican Congressman Cory Gardner during a recent sit-down interview from inside his Greenwood Village campaign office. Gardner Really? “It’s a place called the Paper Moon,” he said. “I’m a firm believer. And I think it’s April when they have their asparagus pizza. It’s like out of this world. They don’t have it now, but it’s awesome.” Gardner doesn’t need any arm-twisting to talk about his hometown — as evidenced by the Yuma history lesson he provided while pointing to areas of interest on a Colorado map at the conclusion of the interview. But Gardner’s challenge in November is to win a political office that covers more than Yuma and the rest of the conservative 4th Congressional District he has represented since winning the seat in 2010. He is seeking to become the state’s next senator and to do so, he must take down the incumbent Democrat, Sen. Mark Udall. Many politicians would love to bottle Gardner’s energy and enthusiasm on the campaign trail. And he is widely considered a rising star in the GOP, which needs all the rising stars it can get in a swing state like Colorado. But Gardner has liabilities, Democrats
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believe, and the Udall campaign and outside groups have spent the entire campaign highlighting Gardner’s challenges in answering questions about issues that include women’s reproductive rights, immigration and climate change. Gardner says he opposes a state ballot “personhood” measure that would essentially ban abortions, but his name still appears on a federal anti-abortion effort. It’s an issue that Gardner has had to fight back against for several months as millions of dollars in television ad money has been spent by his opponents in an effort to define him. On immigration, Gardner is against provisions that would allow a path to citizenship for undocumented workers. Still, in August, Gardner voted against his own party on a bill that sought to end an Obama Administration program that shields young undocumented immigrants from deportation. Udall has said that Gardner “hasn’t lifted a finger” to get immigration reform moving and neither have his House Republican colleagues. Gardner says Democrats are the ones holding back true immigration reform. And, on issues concerning the environment, Gardner has struggled to answer questions over the role humans have had in affecting climate change. During an Oct. 6 Denver Post-sponsored debate, Gardner was asked “do you believe humans are contributing significantly to climate change?” Gardner said he’s believed “all along” that climate change is real. But when pressed to answer the yes or no question, Gardner pushed back, saying, “This is an important issue and I don’t think you can say yes or no.” During the interview with Colorado Community Media, Gardner again said that he believes the climate is changing and Gardner continues on Page 15
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Senator’s family has history of political success in the West By Vic Vela
vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com The Udall family has been called the “Kennedys of the West” for their longtime sustainment of a political dynasty that has won office in six Western states. Right now, there are two Udalls in the U.S. Senate: Tom Udall of New Mexico and his cousin, Mark — who is currently in the political fight of his life right here in Colorado. Udall, a Democrat, is running his first re-election campaign since winning his Udall Senate seat in 2008 — and it’s been a tough one against Republican Congressman Cory Gardner. The two are locked in a tight contest that has been one of the most closely watched Senate races in the country — and it’s been one that has been bruising, with no shortage of attacks between the two. “His incapacity to clearly explain where he is (on the issues) I think suggests to me and many Coloradans that there are questions about what his core is. What does he believe?” Udall said of Gardner during a recent oneon-one interview with Colorado Community Media, from inside his campaign office in Uptown Denver. Udall has questioned Gardner’s “core” on women’s issues, in particular. Throughout the campaign, Udall has attacked Gardner, who is pro-life, as being extreme and, at best, shifty in his views on a controversial “personhood” effort that would essentially ban abortions. Gardner said he opposes a personhood amendment that is on this year’s ballot, but his name still appears on a federal anti-abortion bill. Gardner has said the latter is a show of support for his pro-life beliefs. But, in an effort to woo women voters,
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Udall and Democratic groups have spent millions of dollars this campaign attacking Gardner for his views on abortion and contraceptives, following a similar script written by the campaign of Democrat Michael Bennet, who won a tight Senate race four years ago. But has that effort jumped the shark? The Denver Post last week endorsed Gardner for Senate, calling Udall’s strategy to attract women voters as “an obnoxious, one-issue campaign.” The Colorado Springs Gazette said in a recent editorial that Udall’s “war on women” strategy is backfiring. But Udall stresses that Roe v. Wade “is still in the balance” and that “the Supreme Court may very well be in the balance,” so it is important for voters to know where the congressman stands. “Some people feel that this is overwhelming, but this is a serious issue that creates a contrast between Congressman Gardner and me,” Udall said. While Udall has attacked Gardner on women’s issues, Gardner has spent just as much time trying to link Udall to President Barack Obama. Udall was mocked by Republicans for his remarks during a Grand Junction debate in September, where he said, “Let me tell you, the White House, the last person they want to see coming is me.” And he was criticized for not showing up for his own fundraiser that Obama headlined over the summer. The senator insists he was tied up with important votes in Washington, D.C. Obama’s low approval numbers have caused Democrats like Udall to straddle a political tight rope this campaign — keeping the president at arm’s length while making sure they don’t come across as disloyal. But Udall has backed his support for the Affordable Care Act, Obama’s signature legislative achievement, often highlighting the popular components of the law while acknowledging that it still needs work. He has also been critical of Gardner for his focus on Udall continues on Page 15
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then pivoted to his disagreements with Udall on energy issues. When asked to what extent humans are contributing to climate change, Gardner refused to answer the question directly and said the onus is on scientists to answer that question. “Again, I think there’s scientists who may differ on that,” he said. “Again, go to the scientists and ask them.” But Gardner believes that the Democratic playbook of painting conservatives as extremists on certain issues is no longer working, especially on women’s issues. Although Gardner is pro-life, he has touted a policy that would allow women to get contraceptives over the counter, without a prescription. Gardner said Udall is a “social issues warrior” who only talks about women’s issues because it was successful in Sen. Michael Bennet’s 2010 campaign and because Udall can’t talk about the economy, energy or the Affordable Care Act because they are not winning issues for him. “He has to run away from all of those (policy positions), so the only thing he can talk about is to try to use a playbook that was used four years ago,” Gardner said. “The people of Colorado have seen through it. They’re tired of it.” Gardner has spent much of his cam-
paign attacking Udall for having supported President Barack Obama’s policies “99 percent of the time.” He has long-called for the repeal of Obamacare and has tried to anchor Udall to Obama, whose low approval ratings have posed a challenge for Democratic office seekers. Udall, who voted for Obamacare, has hammered at Gardner for failing to offer solutions on health care and has said that Gardner only cares about repealing the law, while offering no alternative. Gardner touts his backing of a measure that bans health insurance companies from rejecting coverage for those with pre-existing conditions — a key component of Obamacare — but says, “It didn’t take a 2,700-page partisan bill to do that.” He also said that tort reform would help curb health insurance costs and said that Congress can find a solution to make sure that those who have since qualified for Medicaid under Obamacare will still be covered once the health care act is repealed. “Over half of Coloradans oppose Obamacare,” he said. “I think it is something that will continue to be part of this campaign.” Through the rough-and-tumble of this campaign, Gardner continues to come across as affable. And regardless of how voters respond, the town of Yuma has his back. “I live in a town where the high school is doing a cheer, ‘Vote for Cory,’ ” he said. “So, it’s a very supportive community.”
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repealing Obamacare, without giving voters any indication of what he would replace it with. “He wants to make this about President Obama,” Udall said. “I’ve made it about my record versus his record. I’ve made it about what I’ve accomplished for the people of Colorado and where I think he’s fallen short.” Udall also believes he has the upper hand on energy issues and gay marriage, areas where Democrats have tried to paint Gardner as being outside the mainstream. While Gardner has struggled to articulate to what extent humans are contributing to climate change, Udall has long-believed that there needs to be environmental protections in place when it comes to energy production. Udall supports new Obama Administration regulation proposals aimed at curbing greenhouse gas emissions. Udall said Colorado is already well on its way toward meeting the new regulations, having converted Front Range-located coalfired power plants to natural gas plants and having significantly reduced carbon dioxide emissions. Those opposed to the new rules say energy rates would rise and coal economies would suffer. “As economies and technologies change,
there’s disruption, but I still feel we’re going to need coal,” Udall said. “It’s an important part of the mix, so let’s figure out a way to burn it more cleanly.” With gay marriage now a reality in Colorado, Udall highlights his support for marriage equality. “I do connect my commitment to pushing forward for more inclusion — not tolerance, more inclusion — and the same civil rights for everybody in part because of my Mormon heritage, which may seem strange,” Udall said of how his background has allowed him to come around in support of gay marriage. The senator has acknowledged that he struggled over the issue for some time. “Around our dinner table, we would hear stories about how the Mormons were persecuted, literally driven across the country; in some cases, hung and murdered because of their religious beliefs.” Udall’s father — an Arizona congressman who once ran for president — was a revered figure in politics on both sides of the aisle. Arizona Sen. John McCain, a Republican, has refused to campaign against Udall out of his loyalty to his long-time friendship with Mo Udall. Mo Udall died in 1998, but his son remembers the values that guided his father, such as being able to “disagree without being disagreeable.” “My dad, he loved being dedicated to a cause greater than his own self-interest,” he said. “It was rewarding to him in all the right ways.”
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Ben Cowhick and Christine Sharpe play siblings in “Good Television” at the Aurora Fox. Courtesy photo
An unreal look at reality TV
Difficult script proves engaging in Aurora production By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com “Good Television,” produced by Ashton and Abster Productions, offers a welldirected (by John Ashton), behind-thescenes look at reality TV, as written by actor/first-time playwright Rod McLachlan. It’s a new play, premiered by the Atlantic Theatre Company in Boston, and is loosely based on experiences of the playwright’s wife as a cable show director. As lights go up, we see a strung-out Clemson McAddy (strongly portrayed by Ben Cowhick) in a spotlight, shakily rambling on about his troubles as a lonely kid — “couldn’t find my daddy … my sister busy with Jeremy … lost my job … never graduated … can’t help my mom … meth has me f…. up…” Tears, fade…
Next scene is at a television studio, producing a reality TV show called “Rehabilitation,” based on shooting a “documentary” about an addict who might benefit from a stay in rehab. Will this family situation make good television? A cynical discussion ensues. The audience meets Clemson’s desperate sister, Brittany (Christine Sharpe), who has sent a tape of her brother’s behavior, with the hope that he might find some help from a show that offers to pay for rehabilitation after an intervention with family is recorded. The playwright’s look at the reality TV crew is interesting and sympathetic, although their morals are questionable. Show runner Bernice (Abby Apple Boes, with martini in hand and poised to move to another show), is hard-edged and pressed for more material, due to the show’s popularity. Director Connie (Lauren Bahlman), conflicted with high qualifications, past secrets and a wish to do good, takes a crew to shoot a North Carolina trailer trash family, which will hopefully make for “Good
IF YOU GO “Good Television” plays through Nov. 1 at the Aurora Fox Studio Theater, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Tckets: 26/$20, aurorafox.org, 303-739-1970. Television.” Enter a new show runner, Ethan (Sam Gilstrap) who changes the balance of the crew Scene: the McAddy family trailer, with a sick mama offstage, a suddenly interested older brother (Jack Wefso) with dollar signs in his eyes, a seriously overburdened sister Brittany — and eventually a father who has found Jesus. Ashton has carefully choreographed a chaotic family interaction, with Ethan and intern Tara (Miriam Tobin) shooting from the sidelines. Is there hope for any of these people? One leaves the theater with a head filled with unanswered questions, which certainly speaks well of a difficult, but engaging script.
Group weaves a lot to be desired Fiber Arts Sale returns to Englewood Civic Center By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com For a number of years, multi-talented members of the Rocky Mountain Weavers’ Guild have held a fall Fiber Arts Sale in the Community Room at Englewood’s Civic Center. The dates for this year are a bit later than usual: November 13 to 15 — perfect timing for holiday shopping. A weaver or spinner will probably be demonstrating her craft near the door as one enters the large room filled with color: weaving, painted silk scarves, art to wear, baskets, home decor, quilting, felting, jewelry, toys and other original items created by Front Range artists. The featured fiber artist for 2014, Colette Smith, will have two remarkable knitted sculptural pieces exhibited in advance: One is her latest — Forest Dragon Taliesen, who will visit the Englewood Public Library, through Nov. 15, accompanied by mice, a snake, an ant and a snowy white angora owl — all knitted by an astonishing craftsman. The other is GaeWyn, a Water Dragon, surrounded by sea creatures, birds and fish. (One of the two will leave the library briefly to travel to New York, but will return.) Smith’s webpage, colettesgarden.com,
“Gae Wyn, a Water Dragon,” created (knitted) by Colette Smith, will be at Englewood’s Library from Nov. 13 to 15. Courtesy photos
says she began designing patterns in 2008, “after a lifetime of knitting.” She also has design background and had a bead business. She taught elementary school environmental education for 16 years and still teaches knitting design at Mew Mew’s Yarn Shop in Lafayette. Slow down on the first floor of the Civic Center and meet Smith’s creations in the library, then walk or ride the elevator up to the second floor for a visual treat.
Colette Smith with her knitted “Forest Dragon Taliesen,” which will be at Englewood’s library to promote the Rocky Mountain Weavers’ Guild Fiber Festival.
IF YOU GO The annual Rocky Mountain Weavers’ Guild Fiber Arts Fair will be Nov. 13 to 15 in Englewood’s Community Room, second floor of the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Hours: 4-8 p.m. Nov. 14; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 14; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 15. Admission is free. Information: rmweaversguild.org.
The Taylor Estate, the highest-priced home in the Denver metro area, is up for sale for $27.7 million in Lakewood. The 1932-built gated spread on the shores of Ward Lake was designed by renowned Denver architect Burnham F. Hoyt, who also designed Red Rocks Amphitheatre as well as landmarks such as the Denver Central Public Library and Colorado Capitol Annex Building. According to Internet reports, Hoyt once regarded this residence as the most beautiful home in America. This 14-000-square-foot 26-room manor house features a paneled library, banquet-size dining room, dual master suites with nine additional bedroom suites, 12 fireplaces and a staff wing. The 122 acres include mountain views, century-old trees, a lake with a beach and boating privileges, a pool, tennis court, three staff cottages, stables, water rights and agricultural status. Guests at this storied estate have included Denver high society, British royalty and assorted dignitaries. Prince Philip and Princess Anne of Great Britain chose to stay there as guests of the Taylors. This property also includes a heated pool, tennis court, outdoor patios, a flower-cutting garden, dressage ring and stables. To see the listing, go to www.fullersothebysrealty.com/frc/sales/detail/218-l811-bxm66v/the-taylor-estate-lakewoodco-80227.
2015 Restaurant Week set
The oh-so-popular Denver Restaurant Week (DRW), presented by Lexus and organized by Visit Denver, will revert to a single 10-day event in 2015, running from Feb. 20 to March 1. “We talked to restaurant owners, restaurant employees, diners, sponsors and restaurant week fans, and the consensus was that seven days of DRW was too short, but 14 consecutive days was too long,” said Justin Bresler, vice president of marketing for Visit Denver. “The perfect `best of both worlds’ compromise appears to be to run it for 10 days, encompassing two complete weekends in the traditional slow period of February.” For Denver Restaurant Week’s 10th anniversary this year, at the request of participating restaurants, DRW was split into two separate weeklong events, one in February and one in late August. “While summer restaurant week was popular with both restaurants and diners, the challenge going forward was to find a week that wasn’t already occupied by an existing event, holiday or a week that didn’t have a major convention,” Bresler said. Late summer and fall are Denver’s busiest convention months. “We really don’t want to bring 10,000 convention delegates to Denver and have them find that every restaurant is booked with DRW reservations,” Bresler said, adding that the restaurants also don’t want to be offering special DRW pricing at a time when there are thousands of hungry convention delegates in town. “In the end, we couldn’t find workable dates for the summer event, and the consensus of opinion was to concentrate on the traditional February time frame,” Bresler said. More than 300 restaurants participated in the 2014 winter DRW and more Parker continues on Page 25
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Watercolorist Jane Wing is learning about oil painting techniques in her class at the Depot Art Gallery.
Riefenberg to teach at Depot Art Gallery Painter will work on different topic each week By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe @colorado communitymedia.com Artist Jennifer Riefenberg of Littleton, a fourth-generation Colorado native, works in various mediums, her bio says, but she is most at home outdoors with nature and oil paint. Her college degrees are in engineering and mathematics and her motto is “Art is Life and Mathematics is Beauty.” Her home near Chatfield gives her many opportunities to work outside — and we would assume that the more technical background enables her to see form, volume and light accurately and quickly.
Readers may recall that a few years ago, she spent a year — in once-a-week sessions — painting the entire length of the High Line Canal in all sorts of weather. She exhibited her collection at Koelbel Library and produced a book with the images at various mile markers. She has decided to offer ongoing painting classes at the Depot Art Gallery from 1 to 4 p.m. on Mondays, with a new topic each week — similar to the Art Students League format. “All levels are welcome — we will be working on concepts that pertain to all levels of painting. Each student will have individualized instruction and feedback to help their own needs,” she wrote in a notice on the Depot’s website, which also talks about needed supplies — basic colors and more (see: depotartgallery.org) The cost is $30 a session or $100 a month.
CURTAIN TIME Up in the hills
“Bright Ideas” by Eric Coble offers a humorous look at over-inflated ideas of parents about the right preschool. Produced by Evergreen Players through Nov. 9 at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets $20/$16, 303-674-4934, evergreenplayers. org.
Web of stories
“Date*” was a multimedia hit based on 250 interviews with a diverse set of Internet daters, originally curated in partnership with Off-Center at the Jones, a division of Denver Center Theatre Company. This is a new version in partnership with Philip Pelz of Philip Danger Motion
Picture Company and new direction by Sabin Epstein. It is a one-woman show that features Luciann Lajoie, her laptop, a bottle of wine and projections at the Avenue Theater, 417 E. 17th Avenue, Denver. Performances, Nov. 7-22: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, with a mix-and-mingle session following. Tickets $26.50/$23.50, 303-321-5925, avenuetheater.com.
Greeley production
“Side Show,” a musical about conjoined twins who try to make it big in vaudeville, is presented through Nov. 9 at University of Northern Colorado’s Frasier Hall. Performances, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays; 2 p.m. matinees Nov. 1, 2, 8, 9. Tickets: 970-351-2200, unco.edu/tickets. Rated PG-13.
Teacher/painter Jennifer Riefenberg talks about oil painting technique at the Depot Art Gallery.Courtesy photos She has had four students at one time or other and thinks six is probably the limit in the baggage (front) room at the Depot. Drop-ins are welcome as long as there is room. On Oct. 20, when we visited, she had set up a small still life of pumpkins, gourds and fabric under a spotlight and two students had almost completed small canvases in bright oranges and yellows, with blue-gray shadows.
Betty Ney, who has been a sculptor, wanted to try painting and was a first-time visitor. She seemed pleased to already have a canvas to take home. (Riefenberg suggested that a large pizza box is a good way to carry a wet painting in the future.) Riefenberg commented that Ney’s work in sculpture already gave her drawing skills that will fit well with painting.
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Mary Taylor Young, Castle Rock nature writer, will present her latest book: “Rocky Mountain National Park: The First 100 Years” at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 Wilcox St., Castle Rock, at a holiday party, co-hosted by Young and the library. From 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 7, cider and cookies will be served and she will talk about the book and will sell and sign copies to be given as gifts to special readers. Taylor’s love affair with the park began with summer visits as a child to her grandparents’ cabin.
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The Colorado Women’s Chorale plans two concerts called “Celebrating the Music of Gwyneth Walker.” On Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m., the group will sing at Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave., Denver, and at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8, the program will be repeated at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8817 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch. American composer Gwyneth Walker is beloved by performers and audiences. A former faculty member at Oberlin Conservatory, she resigned to compose full-time and has created more than 300 commissioned works. Jennifer Ferguson, conductor of the chorale, is associate director of music ministries at St. Luke’s, where she directs the many instrumental ensembles. Tickets cost $24/$15/$8 (free under 5). Available at augustanaarts.org, 303-388-4962.
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Christina Baker Kline, author of the bestselling “Orphan Train,” will appear at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial on Nov. 6 for a 6:30 p.m. book talk and a 7:30 p.m. book sale and signing. Some Orphan Train children ended up in Colorado. Tattered Cover will be selling books at the event. Free and open to the public, but registration is required: 303-LIBRARY or visit any Arapahoe Libraries branch.
`Peter Pan’ at Lone Tree
The Christian Youth Theatre will present the Broadway musical version of “Peter Pan” on Nov. 13, 14, 15, 16 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. CYT presents opportunities for children age 6-18 who wish to master stage skills, and these kids will have a special technical experience with help from the Lone Tree staff. Tickets cost $16/$13/$10 for school-day performances. Tickets: cytdenver.org/shows.
Parker Writers Group to meet
The Parker Writers Group will meet from 2-4 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Parker Library, 10851 Crossroads Drive. The speaker will be M.L. Rowland, who will discuss the writing of her new book, “Zero-Degree Murder.” She gained valuable experience as a member of a search-and-rescue team in Southern California. Registration is not necessary. Guests are welcome.
Installation artist exhibits
Installation artist Scott Johnson will open a solo exhibition, “MUTE EARTH,” at the Museum Outdoor Arts on Nov. 1, with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. in the MOA indoor gallery in the Englewood Civic Center, second floor, 1000 Englewood Parkway. The exhibit will run until April 11, 2015. Admission is free. moaonline.org, 303806-0444.
Pottery on sale
The Colorado Potters Guild holds its Fall Show and Sale on Nov. 6 (4-8 p.m.), 7 (9 a.m. to 8 p.m.), 8 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) at First Plymouth Congregational Church, 3501 Colorado Blvd., at Hampden Avenue. The organization celebrates its 50th anniversary with a partnership with South High School’s ceramic department and has given the school two potters wheels. Student work will be included in the show.
Englewood Arts Presents
Haley Laurel will perform for Englewood Arts Presents at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7 in Hampden Hall, Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Tickets: $15/$12 free/ students under 18, 303-806-8196, englewoodarts.org.
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sellingboe@colorad communitymedia.com In its early days, much of Littleton’s Main Street was about transportation: first horse-related, then automobiles and a trolley. On Oct. 20, applicant/ architect Raymond Ollett, Jr., speaking for the View House, presented a vision to Littleton’s Historic Preservation Board for a new two-story restaurant, as an adaptive reuse of the historic Blue Ribbon Stables and Bussard Motors buildings at 2670-2680 W. Main Street — at the far west end. The board discussed the project at length and tabled it until the Nov. 17 meeting because the application presented was only for the 2680 building, yet the 2670 building is also part of the plan. The owner is in the process of combining the two separate historic parcels so he can proceed. The buildings had been carefully restored last year by an owner who intended to have a group of small retailers in them. When that plan fell through, the property was sold to current owner Francois Saffieddine, who owns popular View House restaurants in the area and proposes to place another one on Main Street. Since the buildings are included in the Downtown Littleton Historic District,
On Oct. 20, applicant/architect Raymond Ollett, Jr., speaking for the View House, presented a vision to Littleton’s Historic Preservation Board for a new two-story restaurant, as an adaptive reuse of the historic Blue Ribbon Stables and Bussard Motors buildings at 2670-2680 W. Main Street — at the far west end. Courtesy image proposed changes, including partial demolition, must go before the city’s quasi-judicial Historic Preservation Board for approval. Board Chair Margi Clute said the board is considering front facade alterations, rear demolition and a proposed second story. The plan would leave the brick facade intact, except for minor changes; would demolish the rear 2,047 square feet of the two buildings; and would construct a 2,039-squarefoot second-story restaurant space “that will float above the barrel roof,” with indoor bar and dining and open deck to the north and west, plus first-floor bar and dining room. The first floor would have 4,648 square feet of interior space. The second floor would be set back a little more than 18 feet’ from the north parapet. The new
construction would be distinguished in design from the old — the preferred approach to additions on historic buildings, termed “adaptive reuse.” The south (rear) portion would be transformed: an exterior metal stairway would lead from the deck and a walled volleyball court would also provide outdoor seating (a View House feature). The staff report, provided by Senior Planner Dennis Swain, said the proposed work was in keeping with adopted design guidelines and is visually compatible with designated historic structures located on the property in terms of design, finish, material mass, scale and height and is visually compatible with adjacent properties. The board created a list of 10 items for the applicant to consider before the next meeting and will
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jsmith@colorado communitymedia.com In July 1994, Virginia Chenowith was 63, living alone in an apartment and working in retail. Then the store she worked at cut her hours. “I was so used to working,” she said. “I was going to get another job, and then I heard about this place.” “This place” is Libby Bortz Assisted Living Center, which offers seniors affordable living in the heart of downtown Littleton. It celebrated its 20th year on Oct. 23, and Chenowith attended as the only original resident still living there. “I love it here,” she said. “They’re very nice and helpful, and very easy to talk to. I just feel at home right here.” That’s just what the people who have overseen the center over the years like to hear. “Love really motivated the building, as corny as it sounds,” said Dawn Shepherd, retired South Metro Housing Options executive director. Shepherd and her successor, Dan Burnham, were both there in the early days. Their own parents were nearing an age that they would require care, and they say the center was designed with them in mind. “We wanted single rooms,
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Dan Burnham and Dawn Shepherd talk about the history of the Libby Bortz Assisted Living Center during its 20th birthday celebration. Photo by Jennifer Smith we wanted private baths, and we wanted to give them an elegant dining room,” said Shepherd. “We picked out rooms that we would like to live in.” SMHO had been in existence for about 20 years at that time. In addition to lowincome housing for families, the board already had housing available for independent seniors. But many of the folks who lived in those apartments were beginning to require more care, and nursing homes were really the only option. “They were getting more frail, and they were needing more help with cleaning and housekeeping,” said Burnham, also now retired. “We wanted people to be as independent as they could be. Assisted living was a brandnew model. The south area had nothing like that. And we
also wanted something that would be affordable.” Rent in the 111-unit building is $1,784 per month for one person or $2,674 for couples. The maximum income is $33,360 a year, or $38,100 for a couple. Included are three meals a day plus snacks, weekly laundry and housekeeping service, and a variety of social and recreational activities. Assistance with bathing, dressing and medication administration is available for a small fee, and there is a beauty salon on site. Libby Bortz has been on the South Metro Housing Options board since the early days. Earlier this year, she said having the center named after her is her favorite of a long list of honors she’s earned during her years in Littleton. “What’s lasting in life is
not an award, it’s the people you love and pass your values on to,” she said. “When all is said and done, they could change the name of the building and take my picture down, and next year someone else will win the lifetime achievement award. But it’s important to do what your heart tells you to do.” The new SMHO director, Chris Shaffner, said the center is a unique enterprise in the world of housing authorities. “There’s not a lot of room for innovation in the system,” he said. “I’m proud to be a part of the proud legacy of the community, and we’ll continue to build on it moving forward.” For more information on the Libby Bortz Assisted Living Center, call 303-3479755.
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Premiere makes young actors think Legend performers stage new play ‘Girls Like That’ By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com There’s extra excitement among the Legend High School theater family this month because they are putting on the U.S. premiere of a new play by Evan Placey, “Girls Like That.” It has had a major impact on the young actors as they present a story that hits close to home. It plays Nov. 6-8 in the school theater. Director Julie Lachance describes it as “current, edgy, exciting and powerful production straight from London. About girls in our society, social media and so much more.” There is a cast of 30 and a crew of 70, according to a student publicity manager Hunter Johnson. She writes that the focus is on “pressures on teenage girls through issues with technology and social media. A naked picture of a girl named Scarlett goes viral. She is the center of attention and a victim of verbal and physical bullying from her
IF YOU GO “Girls Like That” by Evan Placey plays at 7 p.m. Nov. 6, 7, 8 at Legend High School, 22219 Hilltop Road, Parker. Tickets , $8 adults; $5 students at seatyourself.biz/legendtitans or at the door. classmates — she remains silent.” The large technical crew is learning set design and building, lights, sound, props and about projections — new for Legend — under new technical director Ms. Bennie Palko. The girls in the cast include Brooke Arnold, Mary McCarlin, Shannon Cooper, Hallie Denman, Jolee Harston, Lizzy Higgins, Emma Jones, Tessa Landy, Kelsey Lewis, Arianna Mazzarello, Dakota Nelson, McKenzie Papp, Annika Radovich, Samantha Randall, KJ Sheldon, Emma Stehle, Erica Swim and Kristi Hoopes as Scarlett. The guys are Alex Berry, Patrick Feeney, Drew Marien, Tommy Milo, Jake O’Boyle, Alek Seballes, Nolan Small and Jake Taylor. Ashlyn Foster, Georgia Dukes and Jacqueline Rino are listed as “The Others.” “This show has changed our lives,” the young actors say, according to Johnson, who quotes Shannon Cooper as comment-
These girls in Legend High School’s production of “Girls Like That,” take a closer look at teens and technology. Photo by J. Murphy McCoy ing: “We have truly become a family.” The remainder of the theater year for Legend students includes the annual state Thespian Conference in Denver on Dec. 4-6, where students compete, learn and audition for college spots; Improv Comedy
Night Dec. 10; a performance of “Legally Blonde: The Musical” Feb. 19-28; Saturday Night Live Onstage! March 10; a studentwritten children’s show April 11; and a Theatre Production Ensemble Play — TBA on April 30 and May 1.
Orchestra picks composer in competition New Jersey musician chosen by Arapahoe group By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com The Arapahoe Philharmonic has announced that New Jersey composer Edgar Girtain is the first finalist in its new Vincent C. LaGuardia Jr. Composition Competition for composers under 35 — named for the orchestra’s late music director. Girtain will serve as composer-in-resi-
dence for two seasons and will introduce his new score, “Isolation: Day 253” for soprano and orchestra at the Nov. 7 concert, which begins the new season under the direction of Devin Patrick Hughes. The competition was started “to memorialize the AP’s second longtime Girtain music director in a meaningful way; foster music education and a love of classical music in youth and young adults, a large part of AP’s mission; and actively in-
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IF YOU GO The Arapahoe Philharmonic, founded in 1953, performs at Mission Hills Church, 620 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. The first concert of the season will be at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 7. Tickets at 303-781-1892 or Arapahoe-phil.org. troduce new orchestra music to our community,” said a release from the orchestra. “This is the only competition of its kind in the area — especially with a community orchestra. We were overwhelmed by the response from applicants. We never expected to receive over 40 scores. It shows there is a real need for occasions for young composers to work with and write for orchestras of all levels. Music schools are creating exceptionally talented young composers and sending them into a world where op-
portunities are few and far between.” The Arapahoe Philharmonic hosts two other competitions: the annual T. Gordon Parks Collegiate Concert Competition and the Vincent C. LaGuardia Jr. Conducting Competition, which alternates annually with the new composition competition. Girtain, born in 1988, a former sign maker, earned a bachelor’s degree in music with high honors from Rutgers University and is currently finishing his master’s in composition. He described the piece as “a scene from an as-of-yet unwritten opera about a woman held in solitary captivity in some dismal prison cell, telling herself a story to pass the time.” The libretto is written by a Rutgers colleague, playwright Will Goldberg, who had corresponded with Guantanamo Bay detainees about the impact of imprisonment.
‘Into the Woods’ is Sondheim treat By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com “Once upon a time …,” says narrator Wes Munsil as lights go up — and he keeps the story flowing, with observations at various points through the lengthy musical “Into the Woods.” “Sometimes going into the woods is less about finding the cow as white as milk and more about finding and releasing yourself from an internal prison. It’s about letting go of our fear and walking into the light,” writes veteran director Bernie Cardell in his notes about this extraordinary work. “Into the Woods,” with music and lyrics
by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine, first opened at San Diego’s Globe Theatre in 1986 and moved to Broadway in 1987, with Bernadette Peters in the choice role of the witch. (Over the upcoming holidays, we will see a film version with Meryl Streep as the witch and Johnny Depp as the wolf that accosts Little Red Riding Hood, “Hello Little Girl”). Ignite Theatre is presenting this dizzying tale of “what happens after happily ever after” at the Aurora Fox in a cleverly mounted and colorful production, featuring Shahara Ray as the witch. Although it’s based on four fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm, it’s not children’s Woods continues on Page 21
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British pianist set for three shows Seven-hour musical marathon coming to Denver church By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com Chappell Kingsland, composer, pianist and professor of music theory at Lamont School of Music, is producing three concerts by British pianist Jonathan Powell in early November. The first two will be “An Evening of Ro-
mantic Piano Music,” with works by Grieg, Chopin, Faure, Medtner, Syzmanowski and Sorabji. The same program will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 7755 Vance Drive, Arvada, and at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at Mountain View United Methodist Church, 355 Ponca Place, Boulder. Tickets at the door: $20/$15; advance: $18/$13 at chappellkingsland.com/jonathan-powellconcerts.html. On Nov. 8 at 1 p.m., Powell will be at Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church, 1980 Dahlia St., Denver, to perform “Sequentia Cyclica super Dies irae” by English/Indian-Parsi composer Kaikhosru Shapurji Sorabji. The
composition consists of 27 variations on the time-honored “Dies irae” theme — a sevenhour marathon for pianist and listeners. This will be only the fourth time it has been played in its entirety. Kingsland writes: “Sorabji not only explores but expands the range of what a piano is capable of, from heart-melting tenderness to mind-blowing virtuosity, from Bachian counterpoint to Lisztian fireworks.” Sorabji’s music is not well known, Kingsland explains, because “few pianists are able to master the technical challenges it presents in its dense thickets of counterpoint, relentless complexity and extended durations … it
is not Modernist nor Avant-Garde in nature; it is thoroughly Romantic …” Audiences may attend part or all of the Nov. 8 concert. Tickets, $20/$15 at the door, $18/$13 advance (see above.) There will be half-hour intermissions at 4 and 6:45 p.m. with refreshments and light beverages available. The concert will end at 9 p.m. James Powell is a British pianist and composer with a doctorate from Cambridge and is one of the world’s foremost interpreters of Sorabji. He has made recent appearances throughout Europe and lives in the mountains of southern Poland with his family.
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By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com The well-recognized SERRV organization, it its 65th year, started with a group of Church of the Brethren relief workers in Europe after World War II. The first product sold, according to the website, was a German cuckoo clock. In 1993, SERRV incorporated as a separate organization and has continued to widen its span of partners and products, sold through seasonal catalogues and through sales such as the one planned at Littleton United Methodist Church on Nov. 1-2. The organization collaborates with Fair Trade partners in Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and in the United States. SERRV has long-term relationships with small organizations and co-ops. “Every basket, every tablecloth, every necklace we offer has a face behind it,” the group says. In many cases, the artist’s income
Handwoven baskets will be available at the SERRV Fair Trade Sale at Littleton United Methodist Church on Nov. 1-2. Courtesy photo
IF YOU GO Littleton United Methodist Church is at 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. SERRV Sale hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 1; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 2. Admission is free and parking is available onsite. 303-794-6379. from the program puts food on the table and provides money needed for children to attend school. At Littleton United Methodist
Church, shoppers can help support artisans around the world by making purchases in the Fellowship Hall from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 1 and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 2. Jewelry, scarves, baskets, Christmas ornaments, home decor, spices, chocolate and more will be available. Ten percent of sales will benefit LUMC’s Mission Fund and a designated table will offer explanations of mission projects.
theater. The humor grows dark. An original story about a baker and his wife, who are unable to have a child due to a witch’s curse, weaves into familiar fairy tales such as “Cinderella,” “Rapunzel,” “Jack and the Beanstalk” and “Little Red Riding Hood,” with ongoing twists and turns as characters venture into the woods. Those woods are part of a clever set design by Rob Prytherch and they are frequently rearranged to make the scene more confusing to the characters as they all seek something they want. Cinderella wants to attend the king’s festival; Jack wants to get his beloved cow, Milky White, back (sold for a few magic beans); Rapunzel wants a way out of her lonely ex-
istence; the Baker and his Wife want a child; and Red Riding Hood wants to deliver goodies to her grandmother. Act II looks at “what happens after happily ever after” as each tale becomes bent out of shape. Sondheim’s imagination and music are really special, and the accompaniment from a 10-piece orchestra, led by music director Blake Nawa’a, is a strong plus. It’s as though pieces of a puzzle are put together, then scrambled and rearranged several time in this very clever work. “Into the Woods” plays through Nov. 9 at the Aurora Fox, 9900 E. Colfax Ave. Performances are slated for 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Go to ignitetheater. com for more information.
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It’s a little world, after all Sister City program forges bonds across continents By Jennifer Smith
jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com The story of the Bradburys and the Pagets proves yet again that Littleton is but a little city in a small world. The two couples met over the summer in Norway, on a tour with about 40 people. As they chatted, they realized their chance encounter was in fact a huge coincidence. The Bradburys are longtime Littleton residents, and the Pagets hail from the Bega Valley in Australia — the two have been sister cities since 1961. “We just thought it was cute,” said Brad Bradbury. “Two little towns on two different continents meeting on a third continent — what are the odds?” Neither couple is active with their local chapter of the Littleton/Bega Sister City Exchange, which was established by former Littleton Independent publisher Houstoun Waring and Curly Annabel, the editor of a newspaper in Bega. The two established a friendship that became the first of many federal sister-city programs. Residents have taken turns visiting each other ever since — Littleton sends a delegation to Bega in the first and sixth years of the decade, and Bega citizens visit Littleton in the third and eighth years. “What I like best about Bega are the people, the friendships that are made and the closeness of our group,” said Elfi Smith, president of the Littleton chapter. “But the attraction to go there is the rural element — the farms, the horses. It’s just so down to earth.” Although the two cities were very similar when the exchange was formalized in 1961, Littleton, with more than 40,000 residents, has grown to nearly 10 times the population of its sister city. Bega has maintained its agricultural heritage and is best known for its production of dairy products. “Everyone knows Bega because of Bega cheese,” said Maryanne Paget. “The Bega
From left, Janet and Brad Bradbury of Littleton and Maryanne and Bill Paget of Bega, Australia randomly met in Norway, where they are pictured here. Courtesy photo Valley has many dairy properties, although some of the smaller ones are being taken over. We’ve come across Bega cheese many times in our travels, even in Ho Chi Minh City.” Maryanne and Bill Paget live in Sydney but now own what was her grandmother’s house in a small town called Bemboka, which is in the Bega Valley. Maryanne’s father was born in Bega, and her mother came from Bemboka. “My great-grandfather settled in Bemboka in the late 1800s and, with 10 children, everyone is just about related to everyone else,” she said. The Bradburys have lived in Littleton since 1993, when Brad took an engineering job at Lockheed Martin. When he retired in
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But home is always a great place to be, too. “We love the peace and quiet of the beautiful Bega Valley and try to have a week a month in our house there,” said Maryanne Paget. “It’s a timber house set on eight acres, and we have a large, old orchard. But the birds are the main beneficiaries of the fruit.” “We chose Littleton because that’s where the job was. We stayed because we love it,” said Janet Bradbury. “It’s size, the beauty of the mountains, the trails - it’s just a great community to live in. Downtown is lively and the schools are good. And we can take the light rail to downtown Denver. We like our little community here, for sure.”
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Groups of people spent the day Oct. 25 wandering the Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield’s corn maze, which takes place on a working farm. This year, the 8-acre maze is in the design of a butterfly. Through the months of September and October, people got lost at the Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield’s Corn Maze. Along with an 8-acre butterfly maze, other corn mazes included a mini maze for children 10 years and younger, and the Glow Maze, an afterdark maze illuminated by glow sticks which patrons must follow to get to the Dead Zone, a 3-acre haunted maze. The event, which takes place on a working farm, also offered guests a variety of food vendors, entertainment such as bounce houses, a pumpkin patch and tractor-pull, pony and hayrides.
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The Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield’s corn maze includes lots of fun activities including tractor-pull rides, kidfriendly games, an 8-acre corn maze, a mini maze for children under 10 years and the Dead Zone, an after-dark, 3-acre haunted maze.
The Peak Athletic Cubs Dance Team, of Highlands Ranch, poses for a picture while wandering the Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield’s corn maze Oct. 25.
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THINGS DO THEATER/FILM 80S NIGHT
MICHAEL JACKSON, Madonna and George Michael live again in this evening of to-
tally tubular hits. Show is at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, on the Main Stage at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Tease up your hair and break out your leg warmers - this radical band is ready to answer the question “Should I Stay or Should I Go Now?” and asks the audience “Don’t You (Forget About Me).” Go to www.LoneTreeArtsCenter.org or call 720-509-1007. HALLOWEEN BALL AT CASTLE
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Experience pure madness at Cherokee Castle on Halloween. The Mad, Mad Ball gives you an excuse to dress as someone with whom you’re obsessed. Who will it be? The night will conclude with a costume contest. For reservations, go to www.cherokeeranch.org or call 303-688-4600. The Cherokee Castle ball is from 7-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 at 6113 N. Daniels Park Road, Sedalia.
AUGUSTANA ARTS presents The Colorado Women’s Chorale, celebrating the music of Gwyneth Walker, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8817 S. Broadway, Littleton. Tickets are available at www.augustanaarts.org or by calling 303-388-4962.
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Learn about some of the best second hand and consignment stores in the Denver area as expert thrifter Joanna Hudson shares her shopping secrets to finding hidden treasures in thrift stores as well as where to get the best return on your dollar for items that you are bringing for consignment sales. Program is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. You will also learn tips on shopping at auction and estate sales. Hudson is a teacher at Colorado Free University. Call 303-795-3961.
THE HIGHLANDS Ranch Concert Band performs its annual tribute to the men and women of the armed forces at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at South Suburban Christian Church, 7275 S. Broadway, Littleton. Adding their voices to this concert is the Voices West (previously known as the Littleton Chorale) conducted by Michael Krueger and the Bear Canyon Elementary School choir conducted by Michelle Jones. This free performance will have a variety of music that honors veterans and our country. Go to www.hrconcertband.org, or contact Kelley at 303-683-4102.
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SEASONS OF Broadway STARS FROM Rent, Wicked, In the Heights, Memphis, and more will sing the greatest hits of the Broadway stage at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, on the Main Stage at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Adam Pascal returns to Lone Tree after a long Broadway run in Memphis, and is joined by Mandy Gonzalez who played Elphaba in Wicked, as well as Marcus Paul James who starred in In the Heights and Robin DeJesus, Tony nominated actor from the Broadway production of In the Heights and La Cage aux Folles. Go to www.LoneTreeArtsCenter.org or call 720-509-1007.
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LOCAL ARTISTS will have their work on display Nov. 1-30 at South Suburban Parks and Recreation centers. Shel Spiegleman’s photographs will be displayed at Goodson, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial, 303-798-2476. Jacqueline Shuler’s paintings and calligraphy will be exhibited at Lone Tree, 10249 Ridgegate Circle, Lone Tree, 303-708-3500. The Paint Box Guild’s paintings will be exhibited at Douglas H. Buck, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, 303-797-8787. Visit www.sspr.org or contact Darcie LaScala at 303-483-7072. VISUAL SONG Program DIGITAL PHOTO PRESERVATION Adults can learn about genealogy and digital photo preservation using library resources at a free session at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the Parker Library, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive. Bring up to 10 photos and a flash drive. To register, call 303-791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org and click Events.
THE ROCKY Mountain Network Sacred Dance Guild presents Visual Song: Let it Move You from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 1 at Central Christian Church, 3690 E. Cherry Creek South Drive. Presenters will be Sound Circle Eurythmy: Search Sound Circle Eurythmy to view and understand this amazing group who will be presenting. Contact Christina Bryan at 303-359-1878 or Christina.bryan@colorado.edu. MISSION QUILTERS Boutique THE AVE Maria Mission Quilters plan a boutique from 2-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov.
ANNUAL FALL BAZAAR Centennial Covenant Church MOPS plans its eighth annual fall bazaar from 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, at 401 W. Mineral Ave., Littleton. Local vendors will sell homemade crafts, home décor, clothing, jewelry, make-up, children’s books, baked goods, woodworking, raffles and more. The event supports Mothers of Preschoolers. ARAPAHOE PHILHARMONIC CONCERT The Arapahoe Philharmonic turns its focus to Russia for its second concert of the season, “Les Ballets Russes.” The performance features two pillars of the Russian ballet repertoire, Igor Stravinsky’s Petrushka and Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake Suite. Concert is at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 at Mission Hills Church, 620 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. Opening the program is Isolation: Day 253 for soprano and orchestra by Edgar Girtain (b. 1988), the winning score of the inaugural Vincent C. LaGuardia, Jr. Composition Competition. Go to www.arapahoe-phil.org.
1, and from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, at Ave Maria Church in Parker. A selection of holiday items, quilts, table runners, wall-hangings and kid’s items will be available for sale. You will also be able to purchase raffle tickets for a gorgeous vintage Christmas Quilt: Christmas in Pine Grove. Proceeds enable the Mission Quilters to make and donate quilts to various community charities and funds are also used to build homes for needy families.
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DOUGLAS COUNTY Libraries will turn its James H. LaRue branch, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch, into a family mini-golf course, with available tee times from 6:50 to 7:50 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1. To register, call 303-791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org and click Events. LEGION HONORS Veterans THE GEORGE C. Evans American Legion Post 103 will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5 at the Buck Recreation Center, Littleton. In addition, the post will join VFW Post 4666 in honoring veterans at 1 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, in Ketring Park, at the Littleton WWII Memorial, 6000 S. Gallup St. There will be a tribute to all branches of the Armed Forces. LITTLETON ADVENTIST Holiday Boutique LITTLETON ADVENTIST Hospital plans its 25th annual holiday boutique and gift show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, in the atrium lobby at the hospital,
7700 S. Broadway. With 15 vendors, the fair will have items including handcrafted soap and lotion, special owls, fair trade baskets, totes, scarves, hand bags, hand-made jewelry, pottery, toys, baby blankets and more. Call 303-730-8900.
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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, 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. SOUTH METRO Community Blood Drives A NUMBER of community blood drives are planned in the South Metro area. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Upcoming blood drives are: Sunday, Nov. 2, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 2, at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8817 S. Broadway, Littleton (contact Maryanne Eagelston at 720-891-2248); Sunday, Nov. 2, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. Mary of Littleton Catholic Church, 6853 S. Prince St., Littleton (contact Robert Kernan at 303-798-4804); Monday, Nov. 3, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. at Developmental Pathways, 325 Inverness Drive South, Englewood; Thursday, Nov. 6, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. at Baxter Englewood, 9540 S. Maroon Circle, Ste 400, Englewood; Friday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker; Saturday, Nov. 8, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock; Saturday, Nov. 8, 8 a.m. to noon at Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church, 10150 E. Belleview, Englewood; Sunday, Nov 9, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 303 N. Ridge Road, Castle Rock; Sunday, Nov. 9, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 8997 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch. FREE NUTRITION, Cooking Class FREE HEART Health nutrition classes and cooking demonstrations are offered
from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5 (What’s In Your Food?); Wednesday, Nov. 12 (Eating to Ease Arthritis); Wednesday, Nov. 19 (Diet Can Help Prevent Cancer) 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 303744-1065, www.southdenver.com.
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KIDS AGES 8-12 with an interest in writing will use books, art, music and real life as inspiration for original writing at Douglas County Libraries’ Just Write! class, at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, at the Parker Library, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive. To register, call 303-791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org and click Events. GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY Presentation THE HIGHLANDS Ranch Genealogical Society presents “Returned from Oblivion, the Story of Jacob Schueler,” presented by Janet Jewell, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. TAI CHI Class for Kids KIDS AGES 7-15 can learn basic tai chi movements and mind-body strategies to help with focus at a Douglas County Libraries program at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Castle Pines Library, 7437 Village Square Drive, Unit 110. Tai chi is especially beneficial to children with ADD/ADHD. To register, call 303-791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org and click Events. HELP SAVE a Life: Learn CPR FOUR OUT of five cardiac arrests happen at home. Would you be prepared to help? Learn CPR and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) with training classes from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 8, at Castle Rock Fire Headquarters, 300 Perry St. Participants will earn certification through the American Heart Association. Register at www.CRGov.com/registration or by calling 303-660-1066. SEARCH IMMIGRANT Database PARKER GENEALOGICAL Society will meet at 1:3o p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at
Stroh Ranch Fire Station, 19310 Stroh Road, Parker. Program is Castle Garden: New York Immigrant Receiving Station 1855-1890. Castle Garden was in Battery Park on the southernmost tip of Manhatten, and was the arrival point of 8 million immigrants who entered New York Harbor. A free online searchable database of more than 10 million immigrants who arrived at Castle Garden between 1830-92 will be explored.
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Littleton goalie Theo Jensen scoops up the ball during the Oct. 22 first-round Class 4A state soccer playoff game against Mesa Ridge. Jensen recorded a shutout and the Lions advanced to the next round of the playoffs with a 5-0 win. Photos by Tom Munds
Lions cruise in playoff opener Littleton takes first round match, 5-0, over Mesa Ridge By Tom Munds
tmunds @coloradocommunitymedia.com Littleton’s soccer team took control of the tempo in the second half to break open what had been a close match as the Lions bested Mesa Ridge, 5-0, in the first round of the Class 4A state playoffs on Oct. 22 at Littleton Public Schools Stadium. The win advanced the No. 8-seeded Lions (13-3) to the round of 16, earning them another home game, this time with No. 9-seeded Durango (13-2-1) on Oct. 28. After the victory over Mesa Ridge, Littleton coach Pedra Vajzovic said his players have waited a whole year for this game. “Last year, we made the 5A playoffs and lost in the first round,” he said. “We moved down to 4A and we began working to win in this year’s playoffs. Today’s victory is a big accomplishment for our team.” The first half of the Oct. 22 game was an even battle as each team sought to establish control of the tempo of play. The Grizzlies goalie Creighton Chambers made saves on the first two Littleton shots and a third hit
Littleton midfielder Morgan Harris (24) battles for control of the ball during the Oct. 22 first-round Class 4A state soccer playoff game against Mesa Ridge. Harris won the battle as he helped his team to a 5-0 win.
the goal post and caromed away. But, with 1:26 left in the half, Hamadi Ali Abid pushed a pass from to Joe Director from about 15 yards out and Director gave the Lions a 1-0 lead.
Littleton capitalized on the momentum it took into the locker room at halftime and took control of the tempo in the second half. “We began the attacks much deeper
down field,” Vajzovic said of the second half. “In the first half, our halfbacks were not pushing up to help with the attack. We made the adjustment to have the halfbacks get involved in the attack on our side of midfield. The adjustment worked for us.” Director scored again with 33:40 left in the second half with a line drive shot into the net. About 15 minutes later, Eric Mascolo provided the assist and Ali Abid increased the Lions lead to 3-0. With just under five minutes left in the game, Hugh Oglivie lofted a long kick toward the mouth of the goal. Oscar Sanchez took the loose ball and drilled it home. The final goal came about three minutes later when Cole Greer won the ball near midfield and launched a breakaway, outrunning defenders and putting an unassisted shot in for the 5-0 win. Director said the win was a confidence builder, but that the work isn’t done. “We are a humble team,” he said. “This is great but we know we have another game ahead of us and want there to be more games after that so we have to work to get better. The first goal is always important. It happened tonight when I got a great pass (from Ali Abid) so it was just a tap-in to put it in the net. We knew the score was coming as we kept up the pressure. It felt good when that first goal finally came.”
Warriors upset in two-day playoff game No. 6 seed Arapahoe clipped in shootout by Westminster By Tom Munds
tmunds @coloradocommunitymedia.com Arapahoe fans fell silent and the faces of Warrior players reflected their disappointment when they lost a first round Class 5A state soccer playoff game that began Oct. 23 and was decided by a shootout on Oct. 24. “We lost to a very good soccer team. They showed that yesterday and again today,” Arapahoe coach Mark Hampshire said. “During yesterday’s game it was a pretty even battle. The game was suspended with 10:45 left in the second overtime. We finished the overtime today and we dominated the tempo of play as Westminster had 11 guys on their side of midfield to make sure the game stayed tied.” Westminster, seeded No. 27 in the Class
5A playoffs, moved on to the next round with the 2-1 win, while the No. 6-seeded Warriors are now done for the year. “Seeding means nothing when you get to the playoffs,” Hampshire said. “You know all opponents are good and every game will be tough.” The two teams began their match Oct. 23 at Arapahoe High School. Westminster scored with 16:06 left in the first half. The score remained tied until Arapahoe was awarded a penalty kick with 21 minutes left in the second half. Sam Norman took the kick for the Warriors and drilled a low shot past the diving goalie into the net to tie the score at 1-1. The score remained 1-1 at the end of regulation time so the game went into overtime. The first 15-minute overtime period was scoreless so they started the second overtime. The field has no lights so the game was suspended because of darkness with 10:45 left in second overtime. The teams returned to Arapahoe Oct. 24 to restart play with 10:45 left in the second
overtime. Care was taken to make sure the same players were in the same position on the field when the game was suspended. As no one scored in the overtime session the game went to a shootout. Five players from each team took turns taking penalty shots. When four from each team made goals, the next shootout format was a oneon-one matchup with the team that scores when the other team doesn’t wins. Wolves’ goalie Isiah Mondragon smothered the first Arapahoe shot. Brandon Enriquez then put the ball in the net to give Westminster the win on the next attempt. Hampshire said Arapahoe had seven seniors on the roster but only three of them had varsity soccer experience before the season began. However, he said, the seniors provided the leadership that helped his team play well all season. “Our roster is primarily juniors and sophomores. We even have a couple freshmen on our varsity team. It is rare at Arapahoe that freshmen play varsity soccer,” he said. “The future looks very bright for us.”
Arapahoe’s Mike Chism (10) presses the attack during the Oct. 24 continuation of the first-round Class 5A state soccer playoff game against Westminster. The game went to the second round of a shootout before the Wolves got the win, 2-1. Photo by Tom Munds
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SPORTS ROUNDUP Football playoff matchups Cherry Creek was one of four teams that earned top seeds in their respective quadrants for the Class 5A football playoff brackets. Grandview, Ralston Valley and Pomona were the other top-seeded teams in the new format. Wildcard points were used to determine the 32-team playoff field but instead of seeding teams 1-32, teams were seeded 1-8 in the four quadrants. No. 2 seeds included Valor Christian, which has won five consecutive state titles in three classifications, while Mountain Vista earned a No. 3 seed. The following south metro teams will continue their seasons this weekend. Quadrant 1 No. 7 ThunderRidge (4-5) at No. 2 Rocky Mountain (8-1) Oct. 31 at French Field Quadrant 2 No. 7 Castle View (4-5) at No. 2 Fairview (9-0) Oct. 31 at Recht Field Quadrant 3 No. 8 Chaparral (3-6) at No. 1 Cherry Creek (6-3) Oct. 31 No. 6 Heritage (6-3) at No. 3 Doherty (81) Oct. 31 at Garry Berry Stadium Quadrant 4 No. 8 Arapahoe (4-5) at No. 1 Pomona (7-2) Oct. 30 No. 7 Horizon (4-5) at No. 2 Valor Christian (6-3) Oct. 30 No. 6 Cherokee Trail (3-6) at No. 3 Mountain Vista (8-1) Oct. 31 at Shea Stadium.
Week 9 gridiron highlights Littleton outlasted Ponderosa, 21-19, on Oct. 24 at Sports Authority Stadium to remain unbeaten in the Class 4A Plains
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League. Tre Blake carried the ball 41 times for 215 yards and two touchdowns for the Lions, who improved to 4-0 in the league and 5-4 overall. Littleton finishes the regular season with an Oct. 31 game at Littleton Public Schools Stadium against Dakota Ridge (7-2, 3-1 Plains). Ponderosa quarterback Nick Wilson rushed for 129 yards and three scores in the loss for the Mustangs (4-5, 3-1). He passed for another 77 yards. In other football action, Valor Christian lost back-to-back games for the first time since 2010 when Grandview beat the Eagles, 24-21, in a Centennial League game on Oct. 24. The Eagles also lost 3317 to Cherry Creek on Oct. 17. Cherry Creek (6-3, 4-1) finished second in the Centennial League behind Grandview after a 42-37 triumph over Eaglecrest. Milo Hall ran for 284 yards and four touchdowns for the Bruins in the win. Mountain Vista rebounded from its Continental North loss to Regis Jesuit and wrapped up the regular season with a 5537 win over Highlands Ranch on Oct. 24. Golden Eagles quarterback Brock Rubley passed for 166 yards and a TD and rushed for 76 yards and two more touchdowns. Nick Schmalz ran for 166 yards and scored twice for Vista. ThunderRidge’s Ryan Hommel completed 16-of-24 passes for 165 yards and two TDs in the Grizzlies 41-21 Continental North win over Rock Canyon on Oct. 24. In the final night of Continental South action, Fountain Fort Carson whipped Legend, 46-7, and Doherty blanked Douglas County, 44-0. Lutheran, top-ranked in the CHSAANow.com Class 3A poll, rolled to a 49-8 victory over Weld Central Oct. 25. Quarter-
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back James Willis tossed two touchdown passes to Joshua Clausen and Jamil Bond ran for a pair of Lion TDs.
Gymnastics finals on tap The state gymnastics meet will be held Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 at Thornton High School. At regional competition Oct. 25, Mackenzie Doerr of Cherry Creek had the best vault score of 9.75 in the three regional meets.
Volleyball tourney set to go Three-team volleyball regional tournaments will be held Nov. 1 with the regional champions advancing to the state tournament that is slated for Nov. 7 and 8 at the Denver Coliseum. Thirty-six teams were seeded in Class 5A, 4A and 3A and the top 12 teams will host regional competition. In Class 5A, Chaparral, Rock Canyon, Douglas County, Cherry Creek and Legend will be hosts. Chaparral, seeded fifth, will be the host team for Region 5. Rock Canyon is seeded seventh, Douglas County eighth, Creek ninth and Legend 12th. ThunderRidge is seeded 24th and will play in Region 1, Mountain Vista 21st and will be in Region 4, Heritage 31st in Region 6, Castle View 16th in Region 9, Arapahoe 15th in Region 10 and Highlands Ranch 14th in Region 11. Ponderosa and Valor Christian will be host schools in Class 4A regionals. The Mustangs are the classification’s No. 2-seeded team and will have No. 23 Littleton in the Region 2 tournament. Valor is the No. 5 seed. In Class 3A, Lutheran is seeded 17th at will compete in Region 8.
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Cross Country results Top south metro individual and team finishers in the state high school cross country meets held Oct. 25 at the NorrisPenrose Events Center in Colorado Springs. Class 5A Boys Individual: 15. Tyler Matzke, Mountain Vista, 17:26.0; 17. Paxton Smith, Mountain Vista, 17:28.4. Class 5A Boys Team: 1. Mountain Vista; 5. Cherry Creek; 11. ThunderRidge; 12. Heritage; 20. Chaparral. Class 5A Girls Individual: 6. Devon Peterson, Cherry Creek, 19:45.0; 12. Savanna Dalton, Castle View, 20:07.5; 13. Allie Chipman, Mountain Vista, 20:12.3; 14. Annika Reuter, Heritage, 20:12.9; 16. Lillian Markusch, Cherry Creek, 20:17.9. Class 5A Girls Team: 4. Cherry Creek; 9. Mountain Vista; T17. Rock Canyon, Arapahoe, Heritage. Class 4ABoys Individual: 20. Ashton Grissom, Valor Christian, 17:31.7. Class 4A Boys Team: 12. Ponderosa. Class 4A Girls Individual: 5. Lauren Ogg, Valor Christian, 19:44.2. Class 4A Girls Team: 11. Valor Christian. Class 3ABoys Individual: 1. Ben Butler, SkyView Academy, 16:18.2. Class 3A Boys Team: 5. SkyView Academy. Class 3A Girls Individual: 10. Cassie Unruh, SkyView Academy, 21:47.0. Class 3A Girls Team: 9. SkyView Academy.
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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, Littleton-Englewood Branch invites baccalaureates to participate in activities that further the goals of equity for women and girls, lifelong education and positive societal change. Meetings are usually Mondays each month, September through May, at Koelbel Library, Orchard Road and Holly Street, Centennial. Social time is followed by business meeting and informative program on subjects ranging from public policy issues to poetry. Call Pam Hansen at 303-753-0838.
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THE LEAGUE of Women Voters of Arapahoe County has two meetings per month. No unit meetings are in June through August, but the two unit meetings per month will begin again in September on second Monday evenings and second Thursday mornings. Call 303-798-2939.
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Duncan Park reopens with fanfare By Tom Munds
tmunds@colorado communitymedia.com A successful grassroots project to preserve Duncan Park culminated in an Oct. 18 dedication ceremony. “The park is beautiful and it is more than I expected,” Martha Cassidy said as she watched her grandson come down a slide. “The people who live in this area wanted this to stay a park. The city worked with the neighbors and what we have here today is a collaboration of what the city wanted to see in the park as well as what the area residents wanted in the park.” The Englewood School District purchased the 3.3 acres of land, located in the 4800 block of South Pennsylvania Street, in the early 1950s as the site for Duncan School. The school was closed in the late 1970s and the district leased the surrounding land to the city so it could be maintained as a park. For several years, All Souls School maintained a preschool and daycare center in the building. In 2006, the school board voted to sell the Duncan Park property. “The initial indication was the land would become a new housing development but neighbors organized, met with the school district and city officials and asked them to find a way to keep the land a park,” Jerrell Black, Parks and Recreation Director, said at the dedication. The City of Englewood reached an agreement to purchase the land for $1.1 million, worked with neighbors to help develop designs for the park makeover and committed $1.3 million to the construction. “Not a dollar from the city’s general fund went into this project,” Black said. “Grants from Greater Outdoors Colorado and the Arapahoe County Open Space Fund, along with money from the funds the city receives as its portion of the county open space tax paid for it.” Duncan Park now has two playgrounds, one with equipment designed for 2- to 5-year-olds and another playground designed for 5- through 12-year-olds. Other amenities include a picnic shelter, water fountains for humans and a separate water fountain for dogs. There also is a multi-sport
Wyatt Van Wyhe is all smiles as he gets to use the swings at the new Duncan Park playground. The two playgrounds and other park amenities were opened for the first time during the Oct. 18 ceremonies, marking the beginning of the end of the major makeover of Duncan Park. Photos by Tom Munds
Baylyn Burgett uses a marker to decorate her pumpkin while Rianna Valdez wraps her pumpkin stem in red ribbon. The pumpkin decorating took place as part of the Oct. 18 Duncan Park dedication ceremonies that marked completion of the major park makeover.
“Everyone wanted to keep the land a park,” Riggs said. “We met with a lot of officials and attended a lot of meetings. It was all worth it because we have a park we can be proud of.” Young people from the neighborhood also stepped up to help. For example, Luke McKee told the dedication audience that he wrote a letter to Greater Outdoor Colorado seeking a grant for the Duncan Park project. “We did a lot of work to keep our park and I am happy to see the effort was worth it. I feel I helped us get a Duncan Park that is a legacy for the future,” the 13-year-old said. “I am excited to see all the new facilities in our park. Now, I hope everyone will respect the About 200 adults and children attended the Oct. 18 Duncan Park dedication ceremonies. The event marked the opening park and help keep it clean.” The dedication speakers recognized the of a number of park amenities, including two playgrounds. The major makeover project is scheduled to be complete by work of the crews of American Civil Conthe end of October. structors. “The project was about what was excourt that can be used for basketball or hop the extensive landscaping plan that includes scotch, and there are large sidewalks looping mature trees, shrubs and newly sodded pected except we ran into some unexpectaround the park. grass areas. The goal is to have everything ed things underground,” said Jim Overlin, a representative from the company. “We However, everything isn’t complete. Black completed by the end of October. said crews are working to finish putting in The Oct. 18 dedication ceremonies in- found buried concrete and some inactive the irrigation system and sod for an athletic cluded comments from city officials and utility pipes that even the city didn’t know were there.” field, put in horseshoe pits and complete from park neighbors like Jim Riggs.
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ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) Caution dominates the Sheep’s monetary aspect this week. Rams and Ewes might want to shear their big spending plans until a more favorable financial picture begins to emerge by week’s end. TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) Thrift counts both at home and at work. So you might want to rethink major purchases or investments. Also, be wary of a so-called revelation about a previous decision. GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) Both household budgets and workplace accounts might benefit from some judicious trimming of unnecessary expenses. A partnership could lead to an unexpected challenge.
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GALLERY OF GAMES
CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) A previously overlooked opportunity could re-emerge with a new travel-related matter. Check this out carefully to see if it’s what you really want before you decide one way or another. LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) This could be the start of a new career-changing phase, so start marking down your many accomplishments for those who need to know how much you have to offer. Good luck. VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) It’s not too early for the sometimes procrastinating Virgo to start making those long-distance travel plans. The sooner you decide where to go, when to go and how to go, the better. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) Financial matters once again figure in any major action you might take regarding career, travel or other endeavors. You’ll want a ready reserve to help you back up those moves. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) Trying to resolve a problem in a personal relationship could be more difficult than you’d expected. Look into the possibility that someone might be interfering for his or her own reasons. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) A project you once rejected might be more attractive because of changes that you feel you can now work with. The weekend is especially favorable to family matters. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) This is a good week for the gregarious Goat to enjoy being with people you care for. You might even want to show off those creative kitchen skills you’re so adept at. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) A colleague might think your attitude is patronizing or even outright insulting. True. That might be his or her problem. But you might want to take some reassuring steps anyway. PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) It’s a good time to jettison those old concepts about a family matter you might have been holding on to. This will help make room for a new and more enlightened way of dealing with it. BORN THIS WEEK: You like to analyze a puzzling situation before you try to resolve it. This makes you excel at getting things done the right way. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
Notices
PARCEL 3 - AN UNDIVIDED 1/4 IN-
31 TEREST IN AND TO THE APARTMENT
October 31, 2014
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BUILDING, EQUIPMENT THEREIN INSTALLED AND APPURTENANT THERETO WITHIN WHICH THE ABOVE DESCRIBED SPACE OR AREA LOCATED, TOGETHER WITH: (1) THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE BALCONIES AIRCONDITIONERS OR OTHER APPLIANCES WHICH PROJECT BEYOND THE SPACE OR AREA ABOVE DESCRIBED AND CONTIGOUS THERETO. (2) A RIGHT OF WAY, IN COMMON WITH OTHERS, FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS TO AND FROM THE PROPERTY ABOVE DESCRIBED; (3) THE RIGHT TO USE STAIRS, HALLS, PASSAGE WAYS AND OTHE R COMMON AREAS IN THE APARTMENT BUILDING DESCRIBED IN PARCEL 2 ABOVE IN COMMON WITH OTHER OWNERS OF SUCH BUILDING, INCLUDING THEIR AGENTS, SERVANTS EMPLOYEES AND INVITEES, (4) THE RIGHT TO USE COMMON AREAS IN SAID PARCEL 1 IN COMMON WITH OTHERS OWNERS OF SPACE OR AREAS IN APARTMENT BUILDING NOW CONSTRUCTED IN SAID PARCEL 1, EXCEPT THE USE OF THE COMMON AREAS LOCATED IN BUILDINGS OTHER THAN THAT DESCRIBED IN PARCEL 2 ABOVE, INCLUDING THEIR AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES AND INVITEES, EXCEPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS: 1. GRANTOR EXPRESSLY EXCEPTS AND EXCLUDES FORM THIS CONVEYANCE THE SPACE OR AREA BETWEEN THE CEILINGS, FLOOR AND WALLS OF ALL APARTMENTS IN THE APARTMENT BUILDING CONSTRUCTED IN SAID PARCEL 1, OTHER THAN THE SPACE OR AREA HEREIN SPECIFICALLY CONVEYED, 2. GRANTOR FURTHER EXPRESSLY EXCEPTS AND EXCLUDES FROM THIS CONVEYANCE ALL APARTMENT BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS AND EQUIPMENT THEREIN AND APPURTENANCES THERETO CONSTRUCTED ON SAID PARCEL 1 OTHER THAN THE UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN THE APARTMENT BUILDING, EQUIPMENT AND APPURTENANCES THERETO HEREIN SPECIFICALLY CONVEYED SO THAT THE GRANTEES HEREIN SHALL HAVE NO RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN AND TO ANY BUILDINGS OR IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN SPECIFICALLY CONVEYED HEREIN AS PARCEL 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
Public Notices COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0887-2014
Public Trustees 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 County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): JAIME QUINTERO Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR IRWIN MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: MIDFIRST BANK Date of Deed of Trust: February 24, 2003 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: March 25, 2003 Recording Information (Reception Number): B3061114 Original Principal Amount: $160,706.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $130,755.61 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 1, BLOCK 6, AURORA HILLS FILING NUMBER 8, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, Also known by street and number as: 601 S. QUENTIN STREET, AURORA, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The 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: 08/08/2014 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 # 14-002739 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.: 0889-2014 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. 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.
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.
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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, 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. 0892-2014 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 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.
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COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0892-2014
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 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.
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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, 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: 08/08/2014 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 Shilliday #24423 Iman Tehrani #44076 Erin Robson #46557 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 150, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-14-625374-JS 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 0892-2014 Exhibit A LOT 1, BLOCK 4, NEVIN VILLAGE GREEN FILING NO. 1 PARCEL 1 - AN UNDIVIDED 1/24TH INTEREST IN AND TO SAID LOT 1, BLOCK 4, SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS OF RECORD; PARCEL 2 - ALL OF THAT SPACE OF AREA WHICH LIES BETWEEN THE CEILING AND THE FLOOR, AND THE WALLS OF APARTMENT OR UNIT B IN BUILDING NO. 1165 NOW CONSTRUCTED IN SAID LOT 1, BLOCK 4, SAID BUILDING LOCATED SUBSTANTIALLY AS SHOWN ON THE AREA PLAT PLAN AND CONDOMINIUM PLAT FILED FOR RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, ON AUGUST 21, 1972 IN CONDOMINIUM PLAT BOOK 22 AT PAGE 84, PARCEL 3 - AN UNDIVIDED 1/4 INTEREST IN AND TO THE APARTMENT BUILDING, EQUIPMENT THEREIN INSTALLED AND APPURTENANT THERETO WITHIN WHICH THE ABOVE DESCRIBED SPACE OR AREA LOCATED, TOGETHER WITH: (1) THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE BALCONIES AIRCONDITIONERS OR OTHER APPLIANCES WHICH PROJECT BEYOND THE SPACE OR AREA ABOVE DESCRIBED AND CONTIGOUS THERETO. (2) A RIGHT OF WAY, IN COMMON WITH OTHERS, FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS TO AND FROM THE PROPERTY ABOVE DESCRIBED; (3) THE RIGHT TO USE STAIRS, HALLS, PASSAGE WAYS AND OTHER COMMON AREAS IN THE APARTMENT BUILDING DESCRIBED IN PARCEL 2 ABOVE IN COMMON WITH OTHER OWNERS OF SUCH BUILDING, INCLUDING THEIR AGENTS, SERVANTS EMPLOYEES AND INVITEES, (4) THE RIGHT TO USE COMMON AREAS IN SAID PARCEL 1 IN COMMON WITH OTHERS OWNERS OF SPACE OR AREAS IN APARTMENT BUILDING NOW CONSTRUCTED IN SAID PARCEL 1, EXCEPT THE USE OF THE COMMON AREAS LOCATED IN BUILDINGS OTHER THAN THAT DESCRIBED IN PARCEL 2 ABOVE, INCLUDING THEIR AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES AND INVITEES, EXCEPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS: 1. GRANTOR EXPRESSLY EXCEPTS AND EXCLUDES FORM THIS CONVEYANCE THE SPACE OR AREA BETWEEN THE CEILINGS, FLOOR AND WALLS OF ALL APARTMENTS IN THE APARTMENT BUILDING CONSTRUCTED IN SAID PARCEL 1, OTHER THAN THE SPACE OR AREA HEREIN SPECIFICALLY CONVEYED, 2. GRANTOR FURTHER EXPRESSLY EXCEPTS AND EXCLUDES FROM THIS CONVEYANCE ALL APARTMENT BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS AND EQUIPMENT THEREIN AND APPURTENANCES THERETO CONSTRUCTED ON SAID PARCEL 1 OTHER THAN THE UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN THE APARTMENT BUILDING, EQUIPMENT AND APPURTENANCES THERETO HEREIN SPECIFICALLY CONVEYED SO THAT THE GRANTEES HEREIN SHALL HAVE NO RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN AND TO ANY BUILDINGS OR IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN SPECIFICALLY CONVEYED HEREIN AS PARCEL 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
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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 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 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 14-944-27101 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
A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE on Wednesday, 12/10/2014, at the East BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO Hearing Room, County Administration CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. Building, 5334 South Prince Street, DATE: 08/22/2014 Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for best bidder for cash, the said real propthe County of Arapahoe, State of Colorerty and all interest of the said Grantor(s), ado Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee the purpose of paying the indebtedness The name, address, business telephone provided in said Evidence of Debt senumber and bar registration number of the cured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' attorney(s) representing the legal holder of fees, the expenses of sale and other items the indebtedness is: allowed by law, and will issue to the purMilnor H Senior, III #7226 chaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 216 provided by law. 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO First Publication: 10/16/2014 80202 (720) 259-6710 Last Publication: 11/13/2014 Attorney File # 13CO00633-1 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent advertise your public notices call 303-566-4100 The Attorney above is acting as a debt IF THE SALETo DATE IS CONTINUED TO collector and is attempting to collect a A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO debt. Any information provided may be FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE used for that purpose. BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO ©Public Trustees' Association CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. of Colorado Revised 9/2012 DATE: 08/13/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for 0928-2014 Exhibit A the County of Arapahoe, State of ColorCondominium Unit No. 204, Building No. ado 2, The Summer Hill Condominiums, AcBy: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee cording to the Condominium Map of The The name, address, business telephone Summer Hill Condominiums, Recorded number and bar registration number of the August 5, 1998 At Reception No. attorney(s) representing the legal holder of A8122309, And As Defined By The Conthe indebtedness is: dominium Declaration of The Summer Hill Holly L. Decker #32647 Condominiums, Recorded June 9, 1997 at Toni M.N. Dale #30580 Reception No. A7067837, in The Office of Jolene Kaminski #46144 The County Clerk and Recorder, County Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Legal Notice NO.: 0928-2014 Attorney File # 14-944-27101 First Publication: 10/23/2014 The Attorney above is acting as a debt Last Publication: 11/20/2014 collector and is attempting to collect a Name of Publication: Littleton Independent debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association Public Notice of Colorado Revised 9/2012
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Legal Notice NO.: 0911-2014 First Publication: 10/16/2014 Last Publication: 11/13/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0936-2014
PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0928-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 22, 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) Jose Alfredo Nunez Renteria Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for U.S. Bank National Association, its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. Bank National Association Date of Deed of Trust October 20, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 28, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number) B5163046 Original Principal Amount $194,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $193,724.99 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE Also known by street and number as: 5555 E Briarwood Ave 2-204, 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, 12/17/2014, 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: 10/23/2014 Last Publication: 11/20/2014 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: 08/22/2014 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 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710 Attorney File # 13CO00633-1 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 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): Buddy L Harris and Margo I Harris Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for First Franklin a Division of Nat. City Bank of IN Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, on behalf of the certificate holders of the FFMLT Trust 2006-FF13, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-FF13 Date of Deed of Trust: June 16, 2006 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: June 22, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number): B6092098 Original Principal Amount: $206,800.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $223,707.58 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 1, BLOCK 3, SOUTH PARK, FILING NO 2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 6450 S Windermere St, Littleton, CO 80120. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/17/2014, 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: 10/23/2014 Last Publication: 11/20/2014 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: 08/29/2014 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: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Jennifer Griest #34830 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery-Graber #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 12-11239R 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.: 0936-2014 First Publication: 10/23/2014 Last Publication: 11/20/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
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The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 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 prop-
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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, 12/03/2014, at the East
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0928-2014 Exhibit A Condominium Unit No. 204, Building No. 2, The Summer Hill Condominiums, According to the Condominium Map of The Summer Hill Condominiums, Recorded August 5, 1998 At Reception No. A8122309, And As Defined By The Condominium Declaration of The Summer Hill Condominiums, Recorded June 9, 1997 at Reception No. A7067837, in The Office of The County Clerk and Recorder, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. Legal Notice NO.: 0928-2014 First Publication: 10/23/2014 Last Publication: 11/20/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
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