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Preschool program a success, LPS says Children can attend at seven locations By Jennifer Smith
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Children enjoy an arts and crafts table on the third night of Hanukkah Dec. 18 at the Streets at SouthGlenn in Centennial. Photos by Christy Steadman
Celebrating the Festival of Lights Rabbi Avraham Mintz, executive director of South Metro Denver Chabad Jewish Center, lights a giant menorah Dec. 18.
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he South Metro Denver Chabad Jewish Center made its way around different towns and cities to celebrate Hanukkah with community menorah lighting celebrations. Four lighting celebrations took place: Dec. 16 at O’Brien Park in Parker, Dec. 18 at the Streets at Southglenn in Centennial, Dec. 20 at the Eastridge Recreation Center in Highlands Ranch and Dec. 23 at the Southlands Shopping Center in Aurora. The purpose was to reach as many Jews as possible, said Rabbi Avraham Mintz. Some of the celebrations attracted a larger crowd than others, and some drew close to 500 people, he added. “Hanukkah reminds us that each of us is a walking menorah,” the rabbi said. The highlight of the celebrations was the lighting of the giant menorah. Attendees also enjoyed music and the festive treats of latkes, donuts, chocolate gelt and warm beverages. Children especially enjoyed the arts and crafts table where they got to make their own dreidels.
The expanded version of Littleton Public Schools’ The Village preschool program is so far a success, say administrators. LPS opened the program’s second location, The Village at Ames at 7300 S. Clermont Drive in Centennial, at the beginning of the school year. It’s already serving 156 little ones who live in the Franklin, Highland, Hopkins, Lenski, Peabody, Sandburg and Twain neighborhoods. The Village at North, 1907 W. Powers Ave. in Littleton, serves 299 kids in the Centennial, East, Field, Runyon and Wilder neighborhoods. “What was important was to maintain the culture of each building, but still have that common purpose,” said Melissa Cooper, director of special education and student support services. Ames closed as an elementary school in 2009. It currently houses several district programs, including the learning resources center, the teacher cadet program and the fashion design and health technology classes. It’s also home to the private nonprofit TLC Meals on Wheels. However, there’s still plenty of room to serve more kids in the future, and the goal is for every LPS child to be able to attend preschool either at The Village or one of the five elementary schools that have programs: Highland, Hopkins, Peabody, Moody and Wilder. “If kids don’t attend preschool, we’re really going to have to work to catch them up in kindergarten,” said Kathleen Ambron, director of elementary education. While some families pay tuition, LPS also has slots filled through the Colorado Preschool Program, which offers free preschool to children who are at risk of Program continues on Page 7
Cherry Creek district looks south for teachers Numbers show more Douglas County teachers hired in Cherry Creek, Littleton than from other districts By Jane Reuter
jreuter@colorado communitymedia.com A hiring report from the Cherry Creek School District released this fall shows 17 percent of its 2014-15 new licensed staff came from the Douglas County School District — far more than from any other district. Most of those 90 staff members are teachers. In Littleton Public Schools, 22 percent of the new teachers — 17 of 78 hired — are from Douglas
County. For LPS, that number also represents the most hired from any single district. It is the first year Cherry Creek has tracked such information. “We don’t have earlier data, so it’s hard to say” if the DCSD figure is higher than normal, said Cherry Creek schools spokeswoman Tustin Amole. But she added Douglas County represented “by far the most of those that came from a single district.” Cherry Creek hired 526 licensed staff members for the 2014-15 academic year; 172 were transfers. Of those, 90 came from Douglas County. The licensed staff includes teachers, nurses and mental health professionals. Cherry’s Creek’s teacher turnover for 2014 was 11.7 percent, Littleton’s was 9.5 percent, and
Douglas County’s 17.3 percent, according to the Colorado Department of Education. The state average was 16.7 percent. In Cherry Creek, the average starting teacher salary is $47,950. Douglas County School District uses salary bands that base compensation on market demand coupled with teacher ratings. The average starting salary for all bands is $40,500. DCSD — which has seen a series of reform measures implemented in the past few years — acknowledges turnover, but disputes the state’s number. In-district transfers and promotions along with a different staff count date put their 2014 calculation at 13.1 percent. Additionally, most of the district’s best teachers remain, they note.
Graphic courtesy of the Cherry Creek School District “While there has been and will be migration between districts, we are very pleased to be retaining 94 percent of our ‘highly effective’ teachers and over 90 percent of our ‘effective’ teachers,’ ” DCSD
chief human resources officer Brian Cesare wrote in an emailed statement. District continues on Page 7
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Men’s salon caters to style trends Shop opens doors in Streets at SouthGlenn By Chris Michlewicz
cmichlewicz@colorado communitymedia.com Anyone in the business world knows that presenting a professional appearance is nearly as important as fulfilling the duties of the job. Women have always had the style part down, but some men are still catching up. Helping them round the learning curve is 18|8 Fine Men’s Salon, which opened in late November in the Streets at SouthGlenn. The Centennial salon is targeting an underserved market of business professionals and, simply put, men who are willing to make the effort to achieve the look they want. Even the business name serves as a metaphor for the type of transformation that can occur behind the doors of 18|8. It refers to the formula — 18 percent chromium and 8 percent nickel — that turns ordinary steel into stainless steel. The stylists’ efforts are all in the name of helping “clientele to look better, feel better, and perform better,” the company’s web-
site says. “You want to present that side of yourself in business,” said owner Li Kang, who received a franchise license to open two more 18|8 salons in the metro Denver area. The high-end business does not only haircuts, but hand treatments, shaves, waxing services, consultations about hair loss, neck and shoulder massages, and shampooing before and after the cut, going beyond what a barber shop might offer. The services are delivered by attractive, friendly stylists who make sure each client gets what he wants. And because 18|8 has a liquor license, that includes beer or wine. “It’s very relaxing,” Kang said. “We want you to enjoy the experience, so we don’t rush you.” Kang, a resident of Lone Tree, served as an information technology consultant before landing on 18|8 Fine Men’s Salon as an investment opportunity. The Denver area is traditionally at the forefront of style trends, and good grooming has become increasingly important for men of all types. He said the demographic is perfect for such a business because of the high number of executives living in Douglas and Arapahoe counties who maintain a “healthy and elegant lifestyle.”
Li Kang, owner of the new 18|8 Fine Men’s Salon in the Streets at SouthGlenn, says grooming is more important than ever to men, particularly executives who want to maintain a professional appearance. Photo by Chris Michlewicz “The neighborhood is great,” Kang said. “People go to Whole Foods, 24-Hour Fitness — they care about how they eat and how they look. This fits in well.” As soon as the 1,600-square-foot space two doors down from the Regal Southglenn Stadium 14 became vacant, Kang snapped it up and turned it into the ideal full-service salon. A separate seating area
ER, health center opens in southeast Aurora Staff report Residents in a fast-growing area of Aurora and those living on the border of Douglas and Elbert counties now have better access to medical care. Located near E-470 and Smoky Hill Road within Southlands Mall, the emergency room is next door to the South-
lands Neighborhood Health Center, which opened in September. Both will serve residents of Aurora, as well as those living in rural areas of eastern Douglas and western Elbert counties. Built and run by Centura Health, the faith-based health system that operates Parker Adventist Hospital, the $20.5 million expansion was developed and designed to
meet community needs and provide solutions where gaps in health care services and resources exist. The Southlands Neighborhood Health Center provides family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics and women’s health. In addition, families have access to ancillary services like physical therapy, outpatient lab and mammography.
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enables clients to relax if there is a brief wait. Haircutting stations are walled off to lend an element of privacy, and all of the services occur in the booth without a client having to get up. 18|8 Fine Men’s Salon, located at 6879 S. Vine St., Suite 709, is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.
CLARIFICATON A recent article on Developmental Pathways’ new 3+ Initiative, which kicked off at a public outreach event on Nov. 13, explained the program’s aim to provide services for children with disabilities between 3 and 5 years old. Until now, the nonprofit Colorado agency, which serves people and families with developmental disabilities from birth to end-of-life, did not have a program servicing that age span. Other agencies, such as Rocky Mountain Human Services, also provide resources to people with disabilities, which include early intervention and programs for children beyond the age of 3. The 3+ Initiative is a program specific to Developmental Pathways, meant to fill the gap in services the organization is able to provide for children between 3 and 5 years old.
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Traits outlined for new superintendent LPS board hears update on what community wants By Jennifer Smith
jsmith@colorado communitymedia.com The Littleton Public Schools community is not looking for an agent of change to replace Superintendent Scott Murphy, say search organizers, but rather someone who will take the district to the next level. “They’re not asking for anything that’s been done to be undone, they’re asking for leadership that will keep you on the cutting edge,” said Bob Cito, special projects consultant for the Colorado Association of School Boards, which is heading up the search for the LPS board of education. Cito said about 300 people attended nine forums to offer input on who would be a good fit in the LPS community. Traits that emerged as important included a sense of humor, great communication skills, steadfastness, the ability to maintain and create partnerships, being politically astute, and having a real empathy and passion for kids and public education. “You’re talking about a genuine person,” said Cito. “One of the glues that’s kept
you together is that you’ve built trust.” Cito acknowledged that he heard about some open wounds in the community that a new superintendent will need to heal, including the Arapahoe High School shooting and the 2009 closures of Ames and Whitman elementary schools. “You have to be able to bring a sense of calmness to the organization, an attitude that we can get through this,” he said. Also important to the community, said Cito, is that the person be willing to make a long-term commitment, not just be looking for a steppingstone or a way to ride out the end of a career. “That all really resonated with what the board had said as the first focus group,” said board president Lucie Stanish. “It’s reassuring that there were really no surprises in here, that there are no big things that we don’t know about that are simmering out there. … It’s also reassuring that there were common threads.” Cito explained that the application window is Jan. 5 through Feb. 12, and it will be advertised nationally. What’s expected to be two to three finalists will be announced on Feb. 26, and they will be interviewed on
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Littleton hopes to ease traffic jams Broadway, Santa Fe feel pressure from growth By Jennifer Smith
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sections with Mineral Avenue. Council hadn’t actually spent any money, but that amount is about how much the mitigation would cost, according to traffic engineers from Felsburg Holt and Ullevig, a consulting firm. “We want to make sure you’re getting the biggest bang for your buck,” said Jeff Dankenbring, senior transportation engineer. Presently, about 40,000 cars travel through the Broadway/Mineral intersec-
tion a day, but that’s expected to increase by up to 20 percent by 2035. In the short term, the firm recommends widening Broadway to three lanes each direction from Mineral to Dry Creek Road, and adding a second left-turn lane from Broadway onto Mineral, at an approximate cost of $1.1 million. From Dry Creek to Arapahoe Road, Dankenbring thinks a combination of raised medians and restricted turns can ease some of the congestion and make
conditions safer for crossing pedestrians. Additionally, he suggests widening the sidewalks to 8 feet along the way. Those improvements would run about $1.4 million. Jenny Young, a principal at FHU, said there’s not a need right now to widen Broadway past Dry Creek. In addition to making things less safe for pedestrians, she said, it could increase trips by about Jams continues on Page 7
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All the fun of a cage, plus seat-kicking My neighbor flies somewhere just about every week. He even has an airport car. It looks a little like the gutted-out rental in “Planes, Trains and Automobiles.” “It gets us where we want to go.” If you are low on oil and know how to extract it from asphalt, there’s some waiting for you across the street. I call the car “Valdez.” I don’t fly anywhere. As I have said before, I am sedentary. I miss out. I would love to see Paris, France. Or even Paris, Texas. The peat bogs of Laphroaig. The Lesser Antilles. The Grampian hills. I would settle for Pismo Beach. I remember smoking and non-smoking sections. If one person on an airplane smoked, we all smoked. Shooters were either free or a dollar. Flight attendants were called “stewardesses” or “stews,” and some of them looked like go-go dancers. Then things changed. It’s an obstacle course just to board a plane, and once I do I am in greater proximity with more disconcerting people for an extended period than at any other time in my life. Expedia released its annual list of “onboard etiquette violators.” I will let you think about it before I share it with you. I will give you mine first. Number one on my list of violators is simply what Sartre referred to as “other people.” I’d fly all by myself on a private jet if I
could. No flight attendants. No pre-flight directives. No pilot pointing out the Monongahela. I might allow a harpist. OK, Expedia, here we go: Seat kickers have moved into the top spot, bumping “inattentive parents” into second place. Seat kickers will kick you if your seat is reclined, and if you two go at it, the flight might be diverted, and you could be led off by marshals. Small talkers. It’s easier to ixnay small talkers these days than it used to be. Now you can just listen — or pretend to listen — to your headphones instead. (You youngsters don’t remember the days before there were headphones.) There was a time when you might be a captive, next to a shower ring representative, who just made a big sale in Wichita. I have never been very gracious. If someone tried to bend my ear, I tried to bend their ear right back. I would start to sing.
Designated drivers keep holidays safe It seems that we can find a top 10 list or the top 10 reasons to do just about anything these days. I mean, everything from places to live, cars to purchase, gadgets to own, rationale to drink coffee or tea, favorite vacation spots, and so many more. If you have ever caught David Letterman’s show, there was a Top 10 list every night, usually designed to make a satirical point. Now, with the holidays upon us, I thought I would encourage us all to drink responsibly, and if we are going to take advantage of the festivities and celebrate with our favorite spirits, to not just consider having a designated driver, but to make the commitment and ensure that we have a designated driver or safe ride home whether it is a taxi, bus, or chauffeured ride of some kind. Maybe it’s our turn to be the DD, the designated driver, or maybe it’s someone else’s turn, but either way, let’s not just celebrate the season, let’s celebrate the fact that we are driving safely and soberly and celebrate all of
“There’s a bright golden haze on the meadow.” If they persisted, I would add, “The corn is as high as an elephant’s eye.” That was usually all it took. If you smell like a bowl of cologne, well, you make the list of violators. I sat next to a woman who had been embalmed the day before. Drinkers who drink and drink make the list. You hear about some of them. One had to be taped down by nearby passengers. A picture showed him looking like a duct tape mummy, with tape over his mouth. His eyes were wild, and so was his hair. Sitting in coach isn’t much fun. It’s a little inhumane, unless you are the size of a ferret, but who is? And perhaps the worst of all is to be as ornery as I am, as tall as I am, and as ornery as I am — or have I already mentioned that? — and to be seated between two complete strangers. The Middle Seat. It’s torture. I mean it. I sat next to a woman who boarded with a greasy, brown bag of fried chicken parts. I’m telling you. There are other options, but flying is still worth it. If I were to board a Greyhound in Denver tonight at 7:15 p.m., I would arrive in New York City the day after tomorrow at 4:20 p.m. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.
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the DDs out there, especially during this time of year. So here it goes, the Top 10 list — Reasons to Celebrate Having a Designated Driver: 10. Bragging rights (That’s right, I have a designated driver, don’t you?) 9. Convenience of a ride anywhere we need to go (Isn’t it really all about convenience?) 8. Others will see us as really, really smart (Women and men both love the DDs)
Re: Sheriffs show off training facility The Highlands Ranch Law Enforcement Training Facility, according to Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock is a “gem of law enforcement.” This facility is currently used for law enforcement training needs by approximately 64 city, county, state and federal law enforcement agencies across the metro area. Part of its mission statement promotes and/ or develops private and public partnerships for the purpose of public safety but provides no details. Where public safety and taxpayer-funded law enforcement activities are concerned public and private partnership arrangements should be fully disclosed. Who are these private businesses and what are they selling? According to Colorado Community Media reporter Jennifer Smith at the October tour of the facility for reporters, Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Deputy Charles Kelly spoke of the training program for crowd control devices, which include 175-decibel flash bangs that have the effect of “bleaching” the retinal pigment in people’s eyes and throws them off balance by disrupting the inner ear. Kelly said, “A lot of people are motivated, and this stuff is meant to
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School board president Kevin Larsen said Cherry’s Creek’s numbers do not surprise him. “When you’re in close proximity to another district, you’re going to see some movement one way or the other,” he said. “We definitely know we’ve got a good number of new teachers that have come to us from Cherry Creek. It definitely goes both ways. I think we’d probably find similar numbers with any of our neighboring districts. “Any time there’s a lot of change, you’re going to have some of that. To me, the key is, where does it break down? We have better retention on the most-effective end. I’m happy with that.” DCSD does not presently have a detailed breakdown of where new staff members came from. Amole said she does not know the specific reason for the high percentage of Douglas County recruits to Cherry Creek. “There could be a number of reasons for that,” she said. “It could be that people have moved and they want to be closer to where they live. There could be childcare that’s more available to them here. We don’t know why. “We have heard anecdotally for some time that we were getting teachers from Douglas County and some other school districts.” Former Saddle Ranch Elementary School teacher Maria Lauer joined the Cherry Creek district staff in 2013. A special education teacher, Lauer said the teacher evaluations introduced by DCSD in 2012 were the last straw among a series of items that prompted her to seek employment elsewhere. Lauer was among several teachers who left the Highlands Ranch school in 2013 af-
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struggling in school. The Village offers free testing for developmental disabilities through the Child Find program and must provide a CPP slot to children who show signs of needing extra help. The families of just 26 kids pay tuition at the North building, versus 116 at Ames. Ambron expects those numbers to even
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7. Eliminate the worry about how we will get home (Or waking up in some very strange place) 6. Freedom to celebrate as we would like to this year (Jail time is not freedom) 5. Respect from our peers (R.E.S.P.E.C.T. equals coolness!) 4. Avoidance of expensive tickets, legal fees, and fines (If you can’t pay the fine. don’t do the crime) 3. Avoidance of jail time (Freedom is not jail time) 2. We live to celebrate another day (Party on!) … and the number-one reason is … 1. Safety for ourselves and everyone else on the road (Every day is a good day, just try missing one) If we really take a look at the list above, wouldn’t you agree that we should do everything we can to celebrate and appreciate our DDs? I am not sure about you, but I have the utmost respect for the person who volunteers to be the safety net and make sure that their family and friends arrive home safely. I also have immense respect for the people who are smart enough to plan in advance to have
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unmotivate them.” There are plans for this facility to expand the sniper range from 300 to 600 yards. Is this local facility building up a militarized culture within our local law enforcement officers?
ter none of the teachers received a highly effective rating under the new evaluation system. Lauer, who has almost two decades of teaching experience, took a pay cut to go to Cherry Creek. “The very first day (in Cherry Creek), they had a new-teacher orientation,” she said. “They had the union president, the superintendent and the board president all there working together. They said we respect our teachers and work together. “I really miss my colleagues and the family relationships I had built at Saddle Ranch every day. But as far as being able to do my job and being treated like a professional, I’m much happier.” Lauer said she is not alone. “At just about every training I go to, I continue to see somebody else (from Douglas County),” she said. “We call ourselves the refugees.” Ten percent of Cherry Creek’s newly hired licensed staff members came from Denver Public Schools, 8 percent from Aurora Public Schools, 3 percent from Jefferson County, and 14 percent from other Colorado school districts. Twenty-one percent are from out of state. Twelve percent are from within Cherry Creek School District; most are non-renewed probationary teachers. In Littleton, 14 teachers came from Denver Public Schools, 9 from Jefferson County and 3 each from Aurora Public Schools and Cherry Creek. Other school districts, including Boulder Valley, Jefferson County and Denver said they don’t track the information. Cherry Creek will continue to do so annually. “We’ve always tracked who came from out of state, (which is) where we have the most success recruiting,” Amole said. “This year, we decided to track the ones coming from in-state to determine where we were competitive, and also where we weren’t. “We will do this going forward. Next year, we’ll be able to see if we’re seeing a trend.”
out over time. “A lot of people may qualify for free preschool,” she said. “But we want to increase the number of tuition-based kids at North, because it helps the program as a whole.” The law requires integrated classrooms, so a ratio has to be maintained between those free spots and the tuition-based ones. Preschools also have to maintain a certain child-to-restroom ratio, so it becomes somewhat of a puzzle. “We’re kind of in a situation of looking at the numbers game and at the needs game,” said Cooper.
a designated driver in their group when they plan on partying. Parties happen, partying takes place, overindulging is a given in some cases as we celebrate during the holiday season or really at any time of year. And I am amazed and truly appreciative of the people who recognize that they have had too much and leave their car in the parking lot or at a friend’s house, call a taxi or arrange another ride, and come back in the next day or two to pick up their car. What a great decision and definitely one worth celebrating as we celebrate. According to CDOT there have already been 435 traffic related fatalities here in Colorado in 2014, with 150 of those fatal accidents involving alcohol. As the years winds down, let’s not invite any more unwanted tragedy into our lives and into our communities. Instead, let’s celebrate, appreciate, and love on our designated drivers. How about you? Are you up for some partying this holiday season? And if so, do you have your DD plan in place? I would love to hear all about your designated driver plans at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we all take the time to make our roads safer, it really will be a better than good holiday season. 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.
Yes, there are good cops and we need well-trained law enforcement officers, but with cities across this nation experiencing predatory and military-style policing tactics we should know whether our law enforcement officers are being trained to look at members of our communities as military targets or as the citizens they are sworn to serve and protect. Diane Schrack Highlands Ranch
Littleton kills senior housing at Oakbrook Height, 1983 agreement were crucial sticking points By Jennifer Smith
jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com While everyone agrees the city needs more senior housing, only one member of Littleton City Council thought it should go in Oakbrook Shopping Center. “There’s often an expectation that property that is vacant will remain forever vacant,” said Councilmember Randy Stein before casting the only favorable vote for the proposal on Dec.16, adding that he thought it was a good use of the site. The other six councilmembers agreed that the four-story building was out of character for the area and would violate a 1983 agreement the city had made with the neighbors, which limited the height of any-
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12,000 a day by people cutting through Littleton on their way to other places. Dankenbring suggested keeping the option open to create additional lanes all the way to Arapahoe Road at some point, though that would impact some Centennial residences that utilize on-street parking between Geddes Avenue and Arapahoe, creating the need for the city to purchase some rights of way. The Santa Fe/Mineral intersection presents the larger problem. The number of vehicles traveling that stretch of Santa Fe a day is expected to rise from about 52,000 to up to 85,000 by 2035. On Mineral, those numbers are 26,000 and 37,000. The best solution, according to senior transportation engineer Rich Follmer, is an interchange to take Santa Fe over Mineral the same way it goes over Belleview Avenue, at a cost of $97 million. A big chunk of that would be due to the need to move the pe-
thing built there to 36 feet. George Swintz, project manager, stressed that the project would have had far less impact on the neighborhood than either retail or office uses, both of which are currently allowed. Littleton’s aging demographic, lack of competition and the visibility of the site make it a good one for such a venture, Swintz said. While five or six homes in the neighborhood might lose some views, the $15 million project would pay $192,000 in impact fees to the city plus property taxes, serve about 200 tenants a year and pay up to $2.5 million a year in payroll, he said. The six councilmembers who voted against the plan seemed to struggle with the decision. “The tie goes to the neighborhood,” said Councilmember Bruce Stahlman. “I do hope this project can be reworked and reconstituted to make it viable.”
destrian bridge that takes light-rail commuters over Santa Fe to Mineral Station. That project would require a lengthy process to apply for state and federal funding, and it wouldn’t likely materialize for 10 to 15 years. In the meantime, Follmer suggests increasing both Santa Fe and Mineral to six lanes, and creating free-flow right turns for drivers going north and west. Those relatively minor changes would cost about $11.6 million but could be completed within three years, said Follmer. “If you guys are comfortable with the general concept, then we will start looking under every rock (for funding),” said City Manager Michael Penny. They were, though Mayor Pro Tem Bruce Beckman said the situation highlights the need to complete studies underway on both corridors that are looking at the possibilities for their future. “As the public is trying to figure out why we need to spend money on people who travel through and never stop, they’ll have a better idea if they understand what the big picture is,” he said.
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A home for the holidays Veterinarian adopts dog abandoned after severe injury By Jane Reuter
jreuter@colorado communitymedia.com The first time L.S. Burstein saw the newest member of his family, Rusty was lying barely conscious on a Lone Tree Veterinary Medical Center operating table. The mixed-breed pup was sedated for surgery on a leg broken during a July fall from a truck traveling down a southwestern Colorado highway. “It was a nasty one,” the veterinarian remembered of the fracture. “And apparently it wasn’t the first (injury).” A Good Samaritan driving behind the truck near Durango saw Rusty fall and stopped to help him; the driver of the truck kept going. Lone Tree clinic staff volunteered to care for Rusty after the La Plata County Animal Shelter to which he initially was taken said it didn’t have the money to do so. An examination showed Rusty, then 8 months old, also had a hip fracture on the opposite side of his body. Nerves in his shoulder tore during the fall, leaving him with only one good leg, permanent disabilities and the need for lifelong pain relief. Looking past Rusty’s obvious injuries, Burstein noticed gentle eyes and a happy demeanor.
“In spite of his pain, shortly after having the surgery, he still was wanting to try to figure out how to play,” he said. “I don’t think he knows another way. He’s always trying to figure out how to make a game out of everything. “And he’ll cuddle up to pretty much everyone.” Burstein decided to adopt Rusty, bringing him home to join his two other dogs; both are rescues from the Denver Dumb Friends League. “They wrestle all the time,” Burstein said. “They take a nap. When they get up from the nap, they start wrestling again. They’ve knocked over everything they can reach.” In addition to providing Rusty with a lively, loving home, Burstein realized he could more easily fill the dog’s needs than most other potential adopters. Rusty’s initial five-hour donated surgery would have cost about $4,000. All told, the investment the Lone Tree clinic has made in Rusty would have amounted to a $10,000 bill. “It’s easier for a veterinarian; I have more resources than most,” Burstein said. “Rusty’s always going to be a special-needs kid. On a good day, it takes him about a minute to lie down. With his joints, even the good leg is no longer what you and I would consider good because he’s abusing that one trying to compensate for the other three. “He’ll be on pain medication permanently and is always going to need physi-
Lone Tree Veterinary’s Dr. L.S. Burstein, left, and Dr. William Moyle pose with Rusty. Burstein adopted the dog, who was badly injured during a fall from a moving truck. Courtesy photo cal therapy.” Given his early injuries and chronic pain, Burstein said he can’t predict Rusty’s life expectancy. “It really depends on how his perception of pain progresses,” he said. “Later on, I’m sure he’s going to have to be on harder drugs like morphine. Eventually, I’m sure there will be a price (to pay) for them.” For now, Burstein said Rusty exhibits a pain tolerance “way higher than mine.” And he’s joyfully unaware that his injuries could be a hindrance.
“He’s like the 3-year-old that runs around, saying, `I’m faster than sound!’” As a long-time patient and one of the veterinarians’ pets, Rusty is a regular fixture in the Lone Tree office. His company is among the many benefits staff members have received from having him there. “We look at it as an opportunity for our staff to work with and help a dog that has such severe disabilities,” said center co-director Nancy Moyle. “And it’s a great benefit to help them recover and see such dramatic improvement.”
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Alongside One Another On Life’s Journey
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Parker evangelical Presbyterian church Connect – Grow – Serve
Sunday Worship
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Sunday Worship - 10:00am Bible Study immediately following Thursday Bible Study - 7:30pm Currently meeting at: Acres Green Elementary School 13524 Acres Green Drive 303-688-9506 www.LoneTreeCoC.com
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Community Church of Religious Science Sunday 10:00 a.m. at the historic Ruth Memorial Chapel on Mainstreet
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Weaving Truth and Relevance into Relationships and Life
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Congregation Beth Shalom
Parker
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9203 S. University Blvd. Highlands Ranch, 80126
Serving the community ages 21/2 – 6 years “Love, Learn, Laugh”
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United Church Of Christ Parker Hilltop
9:15 am · for children and adults
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Joy Lutheran Church Sharing God’s Love
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Expository Teaching Through Books of the Bible Families worshipping together Iron Horse Elementary School 20151 Tallman Dr. Parker 80138 Sunday 10:00 TwentyMileBibleChurch.org
Education Hour: Sunday 9:15am Joyful Mission Preschool 303-841-3770 7051 East Parker Hills Ct. • Parker, CO 303-841-3739 www.joylutheran-parker.org
303 798 6387 www.gracepointcc.us
First Presbyterian Church of Littleton Sunday Services 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Christ’s Episcopal Church 615 4th Street Castle Rock, CO 80104 303.688.5185
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A Journey Church volunteer hands a Bishop parent a pair of boots during the Dec. 13 Bishop Christmas Shop. Members of the church congregation provided the items at the shop so selected parents could pick two gifts for each of their children. Photo by Tom Munds
Parents pick out gifts for holidays Journey Church sets up special shopping day at Bishop By Tom Munds
tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia. com The opportunity to select gifts for her children at the Journey Church-sponsored Bishop Christmas Store was the best Christmas present Nicole Smith could receive. “I am a single mom raising two boys,” the Englewood resident said after completing shopping for her boys. “Our dog got sick so the boys decided we should spend the money to get the dog well instead of buying presents. They will be so surprised when these gifts show up under our tree.” This is the fourth year members of the Journey Church have set up and staffed the Bishop Christmas Store, providing the opportunity for selected parents of Bishop Elementary School students in Englewood to choose gifts for their children. Journey Church was founded in in Lone Tree in 2004. There have been moves, and now the church has two locations (8237 S. Holly St. in Centennial and 221 Perry St. in Castle Rock) to serve a congregation of about 800 people. “We have about 200 volunteers here today,” Meghan Cox, coordinator for the Journey Church volunteers, said Dec. 18. “Members of our congregation provided
donations of new gifts or cash so we could buy the gifts to make this store possible. The school provides names of parents we invite to come in and shop. A parent can select two gifts for each child from a newborn to an 18-year-old.” Popular gifts this year include scooters, dolls from Disney’s “Frozen,” Broncos gear and Nerf guns. “We also provide child care so the parent can shop alone,” Cox said. “When all their shopping is done, we provide time for the parents to relax as we wrap their gifts for them.” Pam Ancell was one of the volunteers wrapping gifts. “This is a great way to start Christmas, and it feels good to help people have a nice Christmas,” she said. “I like volunteering here, and I think the feeling I get helping these families is a lot more than what little energy I expend wrapping their gifts.” Rhonda Tanner was another parent shopping. “This is the fourth year the shop has helped me provide a nice Christmas for my children,” she said. “We do pretty well, but we knew there would be little or no money for nice gifts. The people from Journey Church changed all that for us again, and I really appreciate what they are doing. They removed the stress of trying to find enough money to get presents for the children. This shop and all those who helped make it possible are wonderful. I really thank them for what they are doing for me and for all these Bishop families.”
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“Bottle Tops” by William Matthews, 2005. Watercolor on paper. Courtesy photos
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The Western way Matthews has long career as watercolor painter By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com Working cowboys, ranches, rural architecture and the landscape are William Matthews’ subjects. His work is featured in connection with the National Western Stock Show in the Ninth Annual Petrie Institute of Western American Art Symposium on January 7, when a group of distinguished speakers will take a look at “Western Character: Expressions of Identity and Place in Portraiture.” (Registration required.) Colorado-based Matthews is known for his paintings of contemporary cowboys — versus depictions of the historic American West. But he is not a cowboy himself. He says he’s a “trespasser,” viewing their work from the outside, although through the four decades he’s been painting, he has formed close friendships. “William Matthews: Trespassing” includes 27 works from Matthews’ early career until today. He was born in New York City in 1949 and grew up in the Bay Area. He said his mother was an oil painter. “She took me to a museum show when I was a young boy. I saw the watercolors of Winslow Homer, John Singer Sargent and Andrew Wyeth,” and he decided he wanted to learn to do that. Watercolor has been his medium of choice since. His professional career began in Los Angeles, according to his website, designing album covers for Warner Brothers and Capitol Records. He lived in Europe from 1975 to 1980, then returned to Colorado and ran a graphic design studio, dedicating himself to full-time painting in 1990. Two monographs have been published about his work: “Cowboys and Images: the Watercolors of William Matthews”
(1994) and “William Matthews: Working the West.” His work is widely exhibited, including the collections of the Gilcrease Museum, Tulsa; Joslyn Museum, Omaha; Autry National Center, Museum of the American West, Los Angeles; Buffalo Bill Historical Center and Museum, Cody; and many more. The DAM will screen a new featurelength documentary on Matthews: “William Matthews: Drawn to Paint,” from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23. It follows Matthews as he prepares for his solo exhibition at the DAM, revisits some of his favorite subjects and reflects on the world of Western art. Tickets cost $10 for members and $13 for non-members and can be purchased on the DAM website, denverartmuseum. org.
Single ladies rejoice
“Hard Candy” by William Matthews, watercolor on paper 1995, lent by Graeme and Norah Bretall, Ketchum, Idaho.
Denver is ranked No. 8 in the list of The 15 Top Cities for Single Women, according to DatingAdvice.com, and there’s no mention of our marijuana legislation for attracting single guys. Rather, the website says of its list: “In these 15 cities, it’s practically raining men. While we can’t guarantee they’re all angels, these are great places to start your search for a good man or two.” Denver, at No. 8, scores with 112,038 single men, the web survey says. For the rest of the rankings, go to www. datingadvice.com/for-women/the-15-topcities-for-single-women.
Influential foursome
Four Denver players in the entertainment scene were named “the most influential people in Denver entertainment in 2014” by axs.com. The website said, “There were so many wonderful performances, contributions and creations that this list certainly could have featured 30 or 40 names. However, there are a few people whose work in 2014 truly stood out, making these four creative individuals among the most influential voices in entertainment in Denver this year.” The four are: Brian Corrigan for Oh Heck Yeah, a street arcade in downtown Denver in June and July; former Denver Post theater critic John Moore, who parlayed his talents into becoming the senior arts journalist for the Denver Center for the Performing Arts; Chris Zacher, founder of the Levitt Pavilion, a new amphitheater in Ruby Hill Park; and funnyman Adam Cayton-Holland as part of The Grawlix comedy show. For more on each recipient, go to www. axs.com/the-most-influential-people-indenver-entertainment-in-2014-32388.
IF YOU GO The Denver Art Museum is on 13th Avenue between Broadway and Bannock Street downtown. The parking garage is entered from 12th Avenue, just west of Broadway. The Matthews exhibit is in the Gates Family Gallery on Level 2 of the Hamilton Building and is included in the price of admission. denverartmuseum.org, 720-865-5000.
It was a teen dream come true for Evergreen sisters Caitlin and Sidney Powell, 16 and 13 respectively, when their band Facing West landed a record deal recently with Pando Records, a Warner Music Group Label. The Powell girls were formerly known by Two Girls With Guitars, but changed the name to Facing West. According to 9News, the band’s first single, “Anchors,” will be released nationally in early January. The rest of the album will be released in March. Facing West posted this on its Facebook page: “Big move 4 us! Facing West is now with Pando Records. We # rejoice and give thanks ... way more to come in 2015! Grateful for your support.” Their father Tim Powell helps manage Facing West. His wife, Catrina, home-schools the girls. “Their hard work, talent and God’s blessings continue to surprise us,” Tim Powell told 9News. “The girls are over the moon excited.” For the rest of the story, go to www.9news. com/story/entertainment/2014/12/15/ facing-west-record-deal/20437851/.
“Hopalong Henry” by William Matthews, watercolor on paper 2013.
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December 26, 2014 The festive Holiday Train will run on its track through New Year’s day at Hudson Gardens and Event Center. Courtesy photo
Tiny train adds magic to holiday light show The miniature Holiday Train will be chugging around its track at Hudson Gardens through New Year’s Day, adding to the festive lighting throughout the gardens at 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. See hudsongardens.org for information. 303-797-8565.
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French butter crocks, apple bakers, sauerkraut crocks … Local potter Sumi von Dassow’s latest book, “In the P o t t e r ’s Kitchen — Handmade Pots for HomeCooked Recipes” is available at the Pottery Studio Gallery, 5739 S. Curtice St., Littleton ($29.95). Illustrations include work by four Colorado potters represented by Kim Glidden’s downtown Littleton gallery: Cathy Schroeder Abelson, Anita Garfein, Lynn Hull and von Dassow.
It’s magic
“Conjure Magic, Illusion and Comedy” brings a lighthearted after-the-holidays magic show, geared to families, to the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Performances are at 8 p.m. Dec. 27 and 1:30 p.m. Dec. 29. Lonetreeartscenter.org, 720-509-1000.
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The Littleton Fine Arts Board invites submissions for its 49th Annual Eye of the Camera Competition. Deadline is Jan. 16. Details at callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info. php?ID=2268. Dates of exhibit at the Littleton Museum: Feb. 20 to March 29. There will be $2,400 in cash prizes. Juror is Jon Sunderland. 303-795-3950.
Winter birds
A program on “Raptors of Winter” will be at South Platte Park from 1-11:30 a.m. Dec. 26. Take the family outside to join a naturalist and other birdwatchers to seek owls, bald eagles, prairie falcons red-tailed hawks … Repeated Jan. 17. Pre-register: sspr.org/nature, 303-730-1022. (Fee.)
The business of books
Area authors will be interested in a Jan. 10 event held by the Colorado Authors’ League in its Second Saturdays Series. It focuses on the business side of negotiating a book deal. The panel will include publisher/writer Kenn Amdahl, agent Sandra Bond and mystery author/attorney Susan Spann. Topics: publishing, e-books, finding an agent, negotiating a contract, rights and royalties, estimating costs, building a financial model. The meeting is from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Erie Community Center, 450 W. Powers St., Erie. Cost: $20 online at coloradoauthors.org through Jan. 7 or $30 at the door.
Remember the refuge
A possible family outing: the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge at 6550 Gateway Road, Commerce City, offers a self-guided nine-mile wildlife drive, as well as snowshoe trail treks and more. The refuge is open sunrise to sunset every day but Christmas and New Year’s Day. The visitor center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, and will offer suggested directions. 303-289-0930. fws.gov/refuge/rocky_mountain_arsenal.
Getting glittery
“Glitterati — Portraits and Jewelry from Colonial Latin America” features paintings and objects from the Denver Art Museum’s world-renowned Spanish Colonial Collection. Tales of luxury in the New World (1521-1850.) North Building, through Nov. 27, 2016.
Auditions set
The Arvada Center will hold auditions for “The Archbishop’s Ceiling” by Arthur Miller from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Jan. 7 and 8 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. By appointment only — call the box office: 720898-7200. Must be 18 or older. Rehearsals begin March 3, production is March 24-April 19, eight shows a week.
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tion and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): Craig A. Burbage and Wendy L. Burbage Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Mountain Pacific Mortgage Company Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC Date of Deed of Trust: February 02, 2004 County of Recording: Arapahoe Public Notice Recording Date of Deed of Trust: February 09, 2004 COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION Recording Information (Reception CRS §38-38-103 Number): B4024002 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1076-2014 Original Principal Amount: $265,000.00 To advertise public Onotices u t s t a n d icall n g 303-566-4100 Principal Balance: To Whom It May Concern: Thisyour Notice is $231,076.00 given with regard to the following dePursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you scribed Deed of Trust: are hereby notified that the covenants of On October 21, 2014, the undersigned the deed of trust have been violated as Public Trustee caused the Notice of Elecfollows: failure to pay principal and intion and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in terest when due together with all other the County of Arapahoe records. payments provided for in the evidence of Original Grantor(s): debt secured by the deed of trust and othBOALLEN S. WADSACK and DEANA A. er violations thereof. WADSACK THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE A FIRST LIEN. ELECTRONIC REGiSTRATION SYSThe property to be foreclosed is: TEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CLARILOT 6, BLOCK 117, BOW MAR ON MORTGAGE CAPITAL, INC. SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: MIDAlso known by street and number as: FIRST BANK 5400 Beach Road, Littleton, CO 80123. Date of Deed of Trust: March 23, 2007 THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN County of Recording: Arapahoe IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRecording Date of Deed of Trust: April 05, RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN 2007 OF THE DEED OF TRUST. Recording Information (Reception If applicable, a description of any Number): B7042974 changes to the deed of trust described Original Principal Amount: $268,226.00 Legal Notice NO.: 1053-2014 in the notice of election and demand Outstanding Principal Balance: First Publication: 12/4/2014 pursuant to affidavit as allowed by stat$249,063.33 Last Publication: 1/1/2015 utes: CRS§38-35-109(5) AFFIDAVIT OF Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you Name of Publication: Littleton Independent SCRIVENER’S ERROR RECORDED ON are hereby notified that the covenants of APRIL 10, 2012 AT REC. #D2038660 TO the deed of trust have been violated as CORRECT THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION. follows: failure to pay principal and inPublic Notice terest when due together with all other NOTICE OF SALE payments provided for in the evidence of COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION debt secured by the deed of trust and othCRS §38-38-103 The current holder of the Evidence of Debt er violations thereof. FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1075-2014 secured by the Deed of Trust, described THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE herein, has filed Notice of Election and A FIRST LIEN. To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is Demand for sale as provided by law and The property to be foreclosed is: given with regard to the following dein said Deed of Trust. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO scribed Deed of Trust: AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFTHEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given On October 17, 2014, the undersigned ERENCE that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. Public Trustee caused the Notice of ElecAlso known by street and number as: on Wednesday, 02/11/2015, at the East tion and Demand relating to the Deed of 7443 SOUTH CLARKSON CIRCLE, Hearing Room, County Administration Trust described below to be recorded in CENTENNIAL, CO 80122. Building, 5334 South Prince Street, the County of Arapahoe records. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and Original Grantor(s): IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURbest bidder for cash, the said real propJAMES H. COMSTOCK RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN erty and all interest of the said Grantor(s), AND KATHERINE E. COMSTOCK OF THE DEED OF TRUST. Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE the purpose of paying the indebtedness ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSprovided in said Evidence of Debt seNOTICE OF SALE TEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMcured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' INEE FOR LENDER, MEGASTAR FINANfees, the expenses of sale and other items The current holder of the Evidence of Debt CIAL CORP. allowed by law, and will issue to the pursecured by the Deed of Trust, described Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE chaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as herein, has filed Notice of Election and BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA provided by law. Demand for sale as provided by law and THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTFirst Publication: 12/18/2014 in said Deed of Trust. EE FOR THE HOLDERS OF CWALT, Last Publication: 1/15/2015 THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given INC. ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2005Name of Publication: Littleton Independent that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. 24, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERIF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO on Wednesday, 02/11/2015, at the East TIFICATES, SERIES 2005-24 A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO Hearing Room, County Administration Date of Deed of Trust: April 06, 2005 FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE Building, 5334 South Prince Street, County of Recording: Arapahoe BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and Recording Date of Deed of Trust: April 19, CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. best bidder for cash, the said real prop2005 DATE: 10/22/2014 erty and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Recording Information (Reception Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for Number): B5055210 the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorthe purpose of paying the indebtedness Original Principal Amount: $560,000.00 ado provided in said Evidence of Debt seOutstanding Principal Balance: By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee cured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' $598,711.64 The name, address, business telephone fees, the expenses of sale and other items Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you number and bar registration number of the allowed by law, and will issue to the purare hereby notified that the covenants of attorney(s) representing the legal holder of chaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as the deed of trust have been violated as provided by law. the indebtedness is: follows: failure to pay principal and inFirst Publication: 12/18/2014 David A. Shore #19973 terest when due together with all other Last Publication: 1/15/2015 Stephen A Hall #38186 payments provided for in the evidence of Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Martin H. Shore #1800 debt secured by the deed of trust and othIF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO Edward P. O’Brien #11572 er violations thereof. A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO Hellerstein and Shore PC 5347 S. ValenTHE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE tia Way, Suite 100, Greenwood Village, A FIRST LIEN. BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CO 80111 (303) 573-1080 The property to be foreclosed is: CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. Attorney File # 14-00841SH LOT 23, WINDERMERE RIDGE SUBDIThe Attorney above is acting as a debt DATE: 10/21/2014 VISION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, collector and is attempting to collect a Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for STATE OF COLORADO. debt. Any information provided may be the County of Arapahoe, State of ColorAlso known by street and number as: used for that purpose. ado 6645 SOUTH CROCKER WAY, ©Public Trustees' Association By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee LITTLETON, CO 80120. of Colorado Revised 9/2012 The name, address, business telephone THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN number and bar registration number of the IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURLegal Notice NO.: 1087-2014 attorney(s) representing the legal holder of RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN First Publication: 12/18/2014 the indebtedness is: OF THE DEED OF TRUST. Last Publication: 1/15/2015 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 NOTICE OF SALE Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 David R. Doughty #40042 Public Notice The current holder of the Evidence of Debt Alison L Berry #34531 secured by the Deed of Trust, described Eve M. Grina #43658 NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED herein, has filed Notice of Election and Courtney E Wright #45482 OVERBID FUNDS Demand for sale as provided by law and Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian CRS 38-38-111(2.5b)(3a,b,d)(5) in said Deed of Trust. Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 PUBLIC TRUSTEE SALE NO. 2240-2011 THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given (303) 706-9990 that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. Attorney File # 14-004105 To: Record Owner of the property as of on Wednesday, 02/04/2015, at the East The Attorney above is acting as a debt the recording of the Notice of Election and Hearing Room, County Administration collector and is attempting to collect a Demand or other person entitled. You are Building, 5334 South Prince Street, debt. Any information provided may be advised that there are overbid funds due Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and used for that purpose. you. This Notice is given with regard to best bidder for cash, the said real prop©Public Trustees' Association the following described Deed of Trust and erty and all interest of the said Grantor(s), of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Notice of Election and Demand: Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for Name of Record Owner as evidenced on the purpose of paying the indebtedness 1076-2014 Exhibit A the Notice of Election and Demand or othprovided in said Evidence of Debt seLOT 58, BLOCK 3, SOUTHGLENN er person entitled: Justin Kennedy and cured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' NINTH FILING, EXCEPT THAT PART Synda Kennedy fees, the expenses of sale and other items DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINAddress of Record Owner as evidenced allowed by law, and will issue to the purNING AT THE FRONT SOUTHEAST on the recorded instrument evidencing the chaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as PROPERTY CORNER OF LOT 58 , owner's interest: 2741 E Nichols Circle, provided by law. THENCE SOUTHWEST ALONG THE Centinnial, CO 80122 First Publication: 12/11/2014 SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF SAID LOT Recording Date of Deed of Trust: DecemLast Publication: 1/8/2015 58 A DISTANCE OF 7° 6”, TO THE ber 17, 2003 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent FRONT PROPERTY LINE OF SAID LOT Recording Information: B3267723 IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO 58 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, Recording Date of Notice of Election and A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF Demand: August 03, 2011 FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE COLORADO. Recording Information of Notice of ElecBY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO tion and Demand: D1073453 CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. Legal Notice NO.: 1076-2014 DATE: 10/17/2014 First Publication: 12/18/2014 Legal Description of Property Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for Last Publication: 1/15/2015 LOT 165, HIGHLAND VIEW, COUNTY the County of Arapahoe, State of ColorName of Publication: Littleton Independent OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORado ADO By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee Street Address of Property The name, address, business telephone Public Notice 2741 E Nichols Circle, Centinnial, CO number and bar registration number of the 80122 attorney(s) representing the legal holder of COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION the indebtedness is: CRS §38-38-103 NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED Holly L. Decker #32647 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1087-2014 OVERBID FUNDS Toni M.N. Dale #30580 Jolene Kaminski #46144 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is I sold at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 given with regard to the following de9/24/14, at the East Hearing Room, Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO scribed Deed of Trust: County Administration Building, 5334 80228 (303) 274-0155 On October 22, 2014, the undersigned South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, Attorney File # 14-910-27329 Public Trustee caused the Notice of Electo the highest and best bidder for cash, The Attorney above is acting as a debt tion and Demand relating to the Deed of the real property described above. An collector and is attempting to collect a Trust described below to be recorded in overbid was realized from the sale and, debt. Any information provided may be the County of Arapahoe records. unless the funds are claimed by the ownused for that purpose. Original Grantor(s): Craig A. Burbage and er or other persons entitled thereto within ©Public Trustees' Association Wendy L. Burbage five years from the date of sale, the funds of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Elecdue to you will be transferred to the genertronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nomal fund of the County of Arapahoe, State Legal Notice NO.: 1075-2014 inee for Mountain Pacific Mortgage Comof Colorado, or to the State Treasurer as First Publication: 12/11/2014 pany part of the "Unclaimed Property Act", purLast Publication: 1/8/2015 Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: suant to Colorado law. Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC First Publication: 12/11/14 Date of Deed of Trust: February 02, 2004 Last Publication: 1/8/15 County of Recording: Arapahoe Public Notice Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Recording Date of Deed of Trust: FebruDate: 11/14/14 ary 09, 2004 COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for Recording Information (Reception CRS §38-38-103 the County of Arapahoe, State of ColorNumber): B4024002 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1076-2014 ado Original Principal Amount: $265,000.00 By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee Outstanding Principal Balance: To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is ©Public Trustees' Association $231,076.00 given with regard to the following deof Colorado Revised 9/2012 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you scribed Deed of Trust: are hereby notified that the covenants of On October 21, 2014, the undersigned Legal Notice No.: 2240-2011 the deed of trust have been violated as Public Trustee caused the Notice of ElecFirst Publication: 12/11/14 follows: failure to pay principal and intion and Demand relating to the Deed of Last Publication: 1/8/15 Trust described below to be recorded in terest when due together with all other Name of Publication: Littleton Independent the County of Arapahoe records. payments provided for in the evidence of Original Grantor(s): debt secured by the deed of trust and othBOALLEN S. WADSACK and DEANA A. er violations thereof. WADSACK THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE A FIRST LIEN. ELECTRONIC REGiSTRATION SYSThe property to be foreclosed is: TEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CLARILOT 6, BLOCK 117, BOW MAR ON MORTGAGE CAPITAL, INC. SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: MIDAlso known by street and number as: FIRST BANK 5400 Beach Road, Littleton, CO 80123. Date of Deed of Trust: March 23, 2007 THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN County of Recording: Arapahoe IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRecording Date of Deed of Trust: April 05, RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN 2007 OF THE DEED OF TRUST. Recording Information (Reception If decisions applicable, a description any Number): B7042974 Every day, the government makes that this one toofpublish public notices since the birth changes to theon deedof ofthe trust described Original Amount: canPrincipal affect your life.$268,226.00 Whether they are decisions nation. Local newspapers remain the most in the notice of election and demand Outstanding Principal Balance: new businesses orpursuant myriadtoother source of public notice information. This affidavit trusted as allowed by stat$ 2 4zoning, 9 , 0 6 3 . 3 taxes, 3 CRS§38-35-109(5) AFFIDAVIT OF Pursuant CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), yourole utes: issues,togovernments play a big in your life. newspaper publishes the information you need SCRIVENER’S ERROR RECORDED ON are hereby notified that the covenants of have reliedason newspapers like to stay involved APRIL 10, 2012 AT REC. #D2038660 TO in your community. the deedGovernments of trust have been violated CORRECT THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION. follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other NOTICE OF SALE payments provided for in the evidence of debtNotices secured byare the deed of trust meant to and be othnoticed. The current holder of the Evidence of Debt er violations thereof. your publicMAY notices and get involved! secured by the Deed of Trust, described THERead LIEN FORECLOSED NOT BE herein, has filed Notice of Election and A FIRST LIEN. Demand for sale as provided by law and The property to be foreclosed is: in said Deed of Trust. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFTHEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given
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COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1044-2014
Public Trustees Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1041-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 7, 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): Terrence O. Reeder and Charolette B. Reeder Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for PACIFIC REPUBLIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Green Tree Servicing LLC Date of Deed of Trust: October 24, 2002 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: October 31, 2002 Recording Information (Reception Number): B2206423 Original Principal Amount: $96,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $88,533.29 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE Also known by street and number as: 7621 South Steele Street, Centennial, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/28/2015, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/4/2014 Last Publication: 1/1/2015 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 10/07/2014 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 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Eve M. Grina #43658 Courtney E Wright #45482 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 14-003797 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 1041-2014 Exhibit A CONDOMINIUM UNIT 32, IN BUILDING 6, MONTEREY CONDOMINIUMS PHASE 4, 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 CONDOMINIU M IS FURTHER DEPICTED AND DESCRIBED BY THE MAP OF DISCOVERY AT MONTEREY PHASE 4 RECORDED SEPTEMBER 19, 1983 IN PLAT BOOK 67 AT PAGES 60-66, ALL IN THE RECORDS OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OFFICE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO TOGETHER WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON Legal Notice NO.: 1041-2014 First Publication: 12/4/2014 Last Publication: 1/1/2015 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1044-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 7, 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): Travis E Marlow and Sarah Smith Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Assurity Financial Services, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC Date of Deed of Trust: February 15, 2006 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: February 27, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number): B6024857 Original Principal Amount: $224,331.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $173,287.46 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 53, FOUR LAKES SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 4B, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 1986 East Phillips Drive, Centennial, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CUR-
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 7, 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): Travis E Marlow and Sarah Smith Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Assurity Financial Services, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC Date of Deed of Trust: February 15, 2006 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: February 27, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number): B6024857 Original Principal Amount: $224,331.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $173,287.46 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 53, FOUR LAKES SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 4B, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 1986 East Phillips Drive, Centennial, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
Public Trustees
NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/28/2015, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/4/2014 Last Publication: 1/1/2015 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 10/07/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: David A. Shore #19973 Stephen A Hall #38186 Martin H. Shore #1800 Edward P. O’Brien #11572 Hellerstein and Shore PC 5347 S. Valentia Way, Suite 100, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303) 573-1080 Attorney File # 14-01024SH 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.: 1044-2014 First Publication: 12/4/2014 Last Publication: 1/1/2015 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1050-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 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): TIMOTHY KUZAVA AND KATHY JO KUZAVA Original Beneficiary(ies): KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust: November 05, 2007 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: November 16, 2007 Recording Information (Reception Number): B7146017 Original Principal Amount: $170,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $163,057.60 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: HAVING A TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OF 2077-19-4-03-022A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE CITY OF LITTLETON, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, AND KNOWN AS: BEING LOT NUMBER LOT: 20 BLOCK: 6 IN COLUMBINE VALLEY AS SHOWN IN THE RECORDED PLAT/MAP THEREOF IN 1956- OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY RECORDS. Also known by street and number as: 72 Fairway Ln., Littleton, CO 80123. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
Public Trustees NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/28/2015, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/4/2014 Last Publication: 1/1/2015 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 10/08/2014 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: Neal Dunning #10181 Erick S. Arriola #38082 Douglas W Brown #10429 Brian Berardini #10406 Brown, Berardini & Dunning PC 2000 S. Colorado Blvd., Tower Two, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80222 (303) 329-3363 Attorney File # 3500-043 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.: 1050-2014 First Publication: 12/4/2014 Last Publication: 1/1/2015 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1053-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 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): BOBBY J WAGNER and DONNA L WAGNER Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: December 22, 2006 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: January 19, 2007 Recording Information (Reception Number): B7008733 Original Principal Amount: $77,996.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $73,569.18 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 27, BLOCK 4, THE HIGHLANDS 460, FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 8001 S. COOK WAY, CENTENNIAL, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/28/2015, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/4/2014 Last Publication: 1/1/2015 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 10/08/2014 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 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Eve M. Grina #43658 Courtney E Wright #45482 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 14-003768 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. 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the purpose of paying the indebtedness in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/4/2014 Last Publication: 1/1/2015 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 10/08/2014 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 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Eve M. Grina #43658 Courtney E Wright #45482 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 14-003768 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012
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The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/28/2015, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/4/2014 Last Publication: 1/1/2015 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 10/08/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for
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THE ALL-SOUTH METRO FOOTBALL TEAM
Hall, Lee stand apart Creek, Valor stars named top offensive, defensive players By Jim Benton
jbenton @coloradocommunitymedia.com Milo Hall’s touchdown run that helped Cherry Creek win the Class 5A state football championship will be remembered for a long time. And no one will soon forget how well Valor Christian’s Eric Lee Jr. played in the defensive secondary. Hall is Colorado Community Media’s South Metro Offensive Player of the Year. Lee garners our Defensive Player of the Year honors. Those two players headline the south metro offensive and defensive teams selected after input from coaches of the schools covered by CCM. Hall, a 5-foot-8, 185-pound senior dazzled the crowd at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in the Nov. 29 title game with a 24-yard touchdown run in which he dodged three tacklers, straight-armed another and ran backward toward the end zone. His touchdown set up a game-winning 2-point conversion in the Bruins’ 25-24 championship conquest of five-time state champion Valor Christian. “He was an exceptional player for us,” said Cherry Creek coach Dave Logan. “I’ve been blessed to coach a lot of good running backs in 22 years, and he’d be right in the thick of things. He’s got exceptional vision. He’s built low to the ground but he’s a 400-pound squat kid. He’s very strong. He’s tough and he just doesn’t like to get tackled.” Hall ran inside the tackles and outside around the end for 2,086 yards and 27 TDs. “I feel I had a great year,” said Hall. “I have to give thanks to all my guys up front and to the coaches for game-planning everything to make sure we had the best success week in and week out.” Last season, Cherry Creek got a heralded move-in running back in Nathan Sparks who finally gained eligibility late in the season, but Hall didn’t take a backseat and couldn’t be bumped out of the lineup. “That definitely motivated me,” admitted Hall. “Nathan was a great running back. It pushed me. It made me work harder.” Hall grew up in Park Hill and was inspired by his older brother Dashae Armstrong, who was hospitalized with gunshot wounds but was released prior to Creek’s semifinal game against Ralston Valley. “He got out the hospital the day we played Ralston Valley,” said Hall. “He’s home and was at the state championship game. I was really happy about that. It motivated me.” Lee was motivated to do a little bit of everything for Valor. He rushed for 359 yards, averaging 10 yards per carry, and scored three touchdowns. The 6-foot, 185-pound senior caught 33 passes for an average of 14.2 yards and tallied four TDs. However, his top contribution was his presence on defense, where the defensive back made 59 tackles with five interceptions and 10 pass deflections. “I liked offense a lot,” said Lee. “I feel like I have a natural talent for it. Offense is just as much fun as playing defense. Discipline and technique is what it takes to be a good defensive back. If you have good technique and good eyes, you’ll be in the right place at the right time and you’ll make the tackles that are necessary. “I was actually a quarterback until I got to Valor. I was a running back and corner then I started playing more defensive back. I started my sophomore year at corner.” Valor coach Rod Sherman took advantage of Lee’s versatility. “He dictated coverages,” said Sherman. “And for the offense, he sometimes dictates that you don’t want to go there. Athletically he is so gifted. He also has a great feel of what it takes to play at a high level. He studies film, he studies receivers. “Some games this year we played him at safety and moved him down to corner. He’s so physical. So to have a kid that can cover the way he can but can set the edge and then offensively we used him at tailback and receiver. He’s such a versatile football player.
LEFT: Cherry Creek running back Milo Hall is Colorado Community Media’s South Metro Offensive Football Player of the Year. RIGHT: Valor Christian defensive back Eric Lee Jr. is Colorado Community Media’s South Metro Defensive Football Player of the Year. Photos by Tom Munds
Meet the team The following are the players selected by Colorado Community Media’s staff, with input from area coaches, to the All-South Metro Football Team:
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QB - Dylan McCaffrey, Soph., Valor Christian Passed for 2,149 yards, 20 touchdowns with only six interceptions for the Eagles. RB - Milo Hall, Sr., Cherry Creek Averaged 160.5 yards a game rushing with 27 touchdowns in leading the Bruins to the Class 5A state championship. FB - James Maxie, Sr., Ponderosa The 4A Plains League Most Valuable Player scored 19 touchdowns and accounted for 1,200 total yards. He also led the Mustangs with an average of 9.1 tackles a game as a linebacker. WR - Josh Clausen, Sr., Lutheran Caught 19 touchdown passes, averaged 20.9 yards per reception and was the coColorado 7 Player of the Year. He had 1,211 receiving yards for the once-beaten Lions. WR - Tim Pless, Jr., Heritage In 10 games, he hauled in 57 passes, averaged 18.2 yards per catch and scored 14 touchdowns. WR -Brendan Ike, Sr., Mountain Vista Drew extra attention all season from defenses but still managed to catch 55 passes for 787 yards and five TDs. TE - Dalton Thorpe, Jr., Heritage He improved as a blocker and caught 32 passes in his multi-role as a tight end/ linebacker/punter. He averaged 45.1 yards on 24 punts. OL - Kevin Park, Sr., Cherry Creek The 260-pound pound senior was one of several deserving linemen who helped the potent Bruins ground game average 5.8 yards per rush. OL - Kyler Thomas, Sr. Douglas County Started season at guard but moved to center and made all the line calls. The 255-pounder was outstanding on double teams. OL - Brandon Leahey, Sr. Chaparral The 285-pounder was a two-time
all-league selection and maintained the Wolverines tradition of producing Division I college OL prospects. Helped the team’s running backs combine to gain 1,400 yards. OL - Daylon Stutz, Sr., Arapahoe He was one of the Warriors’ most valuable players OL - Dan England, Sr., ThunderRidge The 240-pounder was an AllContinental League North selection in a run-oriented attack. Kicker - Parker Strahler, Sr., Castle View When not catching passes as a wide receiver, he was clutch with eight field goals and many came with the game on the line. Punter - Mitch Ross, Sr., Chaparral Versatile player led Wolverines in rushing and was second leading tackler. He averaged 41 yards on 40 punts and landed six inside the 20-yard line. Utility - Tre Blake, Sr., Littleton The 5-foot-8 Blake accounted for 1,884 total yards, scored 16 touchdowns and led the team with 81 tackles and four interceptions.
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DL - Jonathan Van Diest, Soph., Cherry Creek Sparked a stingy Creek defensive line with 11 sacks and 62 tackles. DL - Frank Umu, Sr., Heritage The South Metro League Defensive Player of the Year averaged 8.2 tackles a game, forced five fumbles, had 12 hurries, 3.5 sacks, two blocked punts and one blocked field goal. DL - Anthony Ferrie, Sr. Arapahoe He was a disruptive force on the front line and was credited with 18 tackles for losses among the 88 tackles he recorded. DL - Preston Troxel, Sr., Mountain Vista
He wound up with 78 tackles for the Golden Eagles, including nine stops for losses. LB - Patrick Moody, soph., Chaparral The 212-pounder averaged 16.2 tackles a game with nine sacks, 16 tackles for loss and five fumble recoveries. LB - Kevin Mahler, Sr., Englewood The Pirates used the 5-foot-7 Mahler in many different defensive positions from nose guard to linebacker, and he led the 3A Colorado 7 League in tackles with 110. LB - Keagan Andersen, Sr., Legend For the second straight season, he led the Titans in tackles. He was credited with 117 tackles this season. LB - Luke Nelson, Sr., Mountain Vista He was in on 110 tackles and recovered three fumbles, helping the Golden Eagles notch a 10-2 season. DB - Eric Lee Jr., Sr., Valor Christian The Nebraska-bound product did it all for the Eagles but was noted for his play in the secondary with 59 tackles and five interceptions. DB - Mike Morean, Sr., Cherry Creek He led the team with 107 tackles and also came up with a pair of interceptions and four pass deflections. DB - Nick Long, Sr., Cherry Creek Always seemed to be in the right place, registering six interceptions, eight pass deflections and 51 tackles. DB - Brian Dawkins Jr., Sr., Valor Christian One of the standouts in a talented Eagles secondary with 83 tackles, four interceptions and seven pass deflections. Punt Returner - Dexter Webb, Sr., Rock Canyon All-round performer who averaged 17.5 yards on punt returns. Kickoff Returner - Ben Morgan, Sr., Highlands Ranch Defensive back gained 499 yards on 18 returns for an average of 27.7 per return.