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Judges go to school: Littleton High School students sit in on real court cases. See Page 6
Super search draws input Community members detail qualities they want in LPS leader
Coming together nicely: Exhibit shows the art of the collage. See Page 16
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Hitting the mats: High school wrestlers ready for the new season. See Page 25
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Santa has arrived at Southwest Plaza, and he brought his hard hat as an homage to the ongoing construction at the mall. “With the huge redevelopment going on at Southwest Plaza, we want to make sure people know that Santa will still be there this season, and that over 40 stores are open through the construction, which will be completed in October 2015,” said Brittin Karaffa, the mall’s marketing manager. Santa kicked off the season Nov. 15 at the mall’s annual Channel 9 Cares event, dropping off some canned goods for the food and clothing drive. Courtesy photo
While people expressed an array of both kudos and concerns about Littleton Public Schools during a Nov. 19 forum, they all agreed on what type of person they’d like to see replace retiring Superintendent Scott Murphy next June: a super hero. “We want someone who will take the tie off, roll up their sleeves and get the job done,” said Beth Best, executive director of the LPS Foundation and mother of two students in the district. The forum was one of nine scheduled to allow the Colorado Association of School Boards representatives leading the search to get a feel for who would be a good fit in the LPS community. It was the only forum to which everyday citizens were invited, though most who attended were affiliated with the district in some way. One of those was Angela Engel, an LPS parent and education activist. She brought up a concern that became a major theme of the evening. “There’s too much emphasis on academic outcomes, and not enough recognition for individual talents and gifts,” she said. LPS continues on Page 9
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Eight businesses to debut co-created beer in December By Jane Reuter
jreuter @coloradocommunitymedia.com Eight south metro breweries will release a winter beer they co-created on Dec. 5. Beer lovers who sample the weizenbock at each of the businesses will earn a commemorative glass. “The point is to get people out and visit the local breweries; it’s not specifically to try the beer,” said Carrie Knose, co-owner of Highlands Ranch’s Living the Dream. “We’re all pretty new down here, and we wanted to do a community-building event to get everyone together and brew beer. “We’re (brewers) a very friendly community; ours is one of those business communities where we’re all actually rooting for each other. And this is another way to get together and be supportive in the craft beer community.” The C470 Collaboration, as the group has dubbed itself, includes Blue Spruce, CB & Potts, Grist, Living the Dream, Lone Tree, 38 State, Three Freaks and Rock Bottom breweries. Brewers from all eight
businesses came up with the idea and met to create a common recipe. Laws regulating the distribution of alcohol require each business to brew its own batch of the mutually agreed-upon beer. But Blue Spruce owner Rick Kane thinks that will make the experience more interesting for consumers. “Every brewery could be a little different depending on how they brew,” said the Centennial brew pub owner. “There’ll probably be little nuances. You’ll taste just a subtle difference between some breweries because we all have different water sources and that does change the profile a little bit. And then obviously how we brew (is different).” A weizenbock is a strong version of an unfiltered hefeweizen, fermented with a yeast that gives the brew a slightly spicy flavor. Lone Tree head brewer Jason Wiedmaier said their version is ready to go. “I’m very pleased with how it turned out, and I’m really looking forward to us tapping them all at once,” he said. “Each brewery gets to kind of put their own twist on it, so you get a little bit of play. I’m curious to see what each brewery’s brew house imparts to the beer.” Each brewery will provide customers with a beer map of the eight businesses. Once all eight sites are stamped, the customer can ex-
Beer lovers who drink a weizenbock at each of the eight local breweries that collaborated on its creation will receive this commemorative glass. The beer is set for a Dec. 5 release. Courtesy photo change the map for the commemorative glass. The brewers ordered 300 glasses, but Knose doesn’t know how long the beer will last. If the beer runs out before the glasses, however, Knose said breweries will still honor beer tourists with a stamp. December may not be the last time the brewers collaborate.
“We’ve talked loosely about doing one during the summer also,” Kane said. “We all get along well. We help each other out with ingredients. We see our customers at Grist and Living the Dream and vice versa. I think people just enjoy bouncing between all of us. It’s bringing our communities closer together.”
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Silver tsunami faces housing crisis Many seniors are priced out of costly dwellings By Jennifer Smith
jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com Five years ago, Linda was a stable homeowner with two of her grandchildren living with her — or so she thought. “What happened to me could happen to anyone,” she told those who attended a City of Centennial panel on affordable senior housing on Nov. 18. “Five years ago, I was ordering off the left side of the menu. I wasn’t planning on being a stroke victim.” Linda, who asked that her last name not be used, lost her home to foreclosure during the recession and after her stroke. “Being poor is very, very expensive,” she said. According to Denver Regional Council of Governments data, there are 35,000 households in the metro area headed by people 65 and older making less than $20,000 a year who pay more than 50 percent of that for housing. “It’s not going to go away, it’s going to increase,” said Pat Coyle of the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, adding that Colorado is aging at double the rate of the national average. That equals a crisis of significant proportions, said the panelists, one that local housing authorities simply can’t cope with on their own. Chris Shaffner, director of South Metro Housing Options, said 74 percent of his 600-plus units are occupied by seniors, with an additional 500 or so on his waiting list, which is closed. “Frankly, we were offering help that just doesn’t exist for the next two years,” he said. “The folks that strike me the most are the ones who just don’t see it coming.” Many seniors feel secure in their homes but don’t consider what would happen if their spouse died, or if they found themselves unable to care for the house or even themselves at some point. The market has anticipated the need for senior housing, and private buildings are cropping up all over the place. But those can run upward of $3,500 a month. “Not a single person I work with can af-
A panel visited the City of Centennial’s Eagle Street Facility on Nov. 18 to discuss the looming senior housing crisis. Photo by Jennifer Smith ford these places,” said Missy Griggs, case manager supervisor at DRCOG. Many people only get enough Social Security to cover their rent, she said, and many end up living with family, in shelters or even on the streets. “We’re going to have to start getting really creative to get people out of their cars, off people’s couches and into stable housing,” said Griggs. If they’re lucky enough to get on a waiting list for affordable housing, some get on Medicare and enter assisted living, even if they don’t need it, until their number comes up. “This is not a solution,” said Griggs. In fact, it’s bad for the economy of the
entire state, impacting health-care costs, food banks, crime rates, transportation, the tax base, education and on and on. “People are not equipped to live as long as people are living today,” said Jeff Martinez of Brothers Redevelopment, a nonprofit that helps meet housing needs for low-income, senior and disabled residents. All panelists agreed that no one agency can solve the problem on its own, and that partnerships and creativity are the way to go. Housing authorities might put more of a focus on serving people in their own homes, for example, or matching people for roommate or communal living situations. Local governments, often wary of high density and afraid to be seen as anti-de-
veloper, can lay the groundwork for some solutions through zoning and incentives, Shaffner said. “It’s a great conversation to have with city council,” he said. And people like Linda hope city councils will listen. She ended up getting help from Griggs, but she knows she’s one of the lucky ones. “I was very, very afraid I wouldn’t be accepted anywhere else,” she said. “But now I’m not alone, I’m not living in a Dumpster or eating out of one. I’m not embarrassed. Today, I’m recovering from a stroke. And with Missy’s help, I’m getting the Medicaid I need and the transportation I need. … I’ve come a long way since my foreclosure.”
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Traditional financing route recommended for C-470 project State’s transportation commission to make final funding call Staff report Colorado’s High Performance Transportation Enterprise board of directors has recommended that the C-470 expansion project — to add lanes between I-25 and Kipling in both directions — be a publicly funded, design-build project. The board’s recommendation, made on Nov. 19, now moves on to the state’s transportation commission for consideration. “HPTE completed an analysis on how to finance and deliver the C-470 project, including both a public-private partnership (P3) and design-build public funding approach,” HPTE board chairman Tim Gagen said in a news release. “Our analysis shows that due to the limited size and scope of the C-470 project, the state does not appear to receive any additional value in using a P3. … (The) public funding delivery model provide(s) the best value for taxpayers on this project.” The C-470 tolled express lanes project is being done to address safety improvements, severe congestion and prepare for future growth in the corridor. The project will add tolled express lanes in each direction and rebuild various onramps along C-470 between I-25 westward to approximately Kipling Parkway. The tolled express lanes will be priced to provide a reliable travel time and will be in addition to the existing four generalpurpose lanes that will require no user fees. The state’s transportation commission charged HPTE to explore financing and delivery options that included public-private partnership and designbuild public funding for the C-470 proj-
ect. HPTE’s financial analysis is applied on a case-by-case basis to key Colorado projects with a significant funding gap, and where there are opportunities to accelerate project timelines, get more value for taxpayer dollars, and possibly include long-term maintenance obligations. The C-470 project is estimated to cost $230 million. CDOT has identified $112 million in local, state and federal funding, leaving a funding gap of $118 million to be funded by toll revenue bonds and other sources. HPTE will issue the toll revenue bonds, and all future toll revenues will be allocated to maintenance and improvements to the C-470 corridor. “We appreciate the collaboration and level of engagement that CDOT and HPTE conducted with stakeholders as part of their analysis on this project, which is so important to the vitality of the local area and the metro region,” said Centennial Mayor Cathy Noon, who chairs the C-470 Corridor Coalition’s Policy Committee. As part of the analysis, CDOT and the HPTE conducted telephone town halls and town hall meetings in various communities in the C-470 corridor in August and September. Project fact sheets, handouts and answers to frequently asked questions from those community events can be accessed at www.coloradohpte.com. Preliminary schedules have construction for the C-470 improvements beginning in the summer of 2016, with construction mostly complete by December 2017. The HPTE operates as a governmentowned, independent business within CDOT. It searches out innovative ways to finance projects to help Colorado fulfill its commitment to increase travel choices through options that include express lanes, transit, biking, walking and carpooling.
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South Platte revitalization plan discussed Proposed improvements along river are explained
Kent said the family-owned business allowed developers to use some of the company property to build the Mary Carter Greenway Bike Path, which runs along the west bank of the river from Chatfield Reservoir to downtown Denver. “The land south of Oxford sloped to the river and we didn’t use it, so we leased it to South Suburban for $10 a year for 10 years and is automatically renewable,” he said. “We also worked with the officials on the 10,000 trees project. Planting those trees improved the whole area.” Laura Kroeger, project manager for Urban Drainage, said River Run is part of the proposed project, involving major work to revitalize a seven-mile stretch of the South Platte River from the southern border of Littleton to the northern border of Englewood. One aspect of the proposal is to extend the pedestrian-bike path on the east bank of the river and to create a trailhead just north of Oxford Avenue. The new east-side trail would lead into the trailhead that would be adjacent to the Broken Tee golf course. Improvements would include expanded parking, a 125-seat pavilion and a playground. Kroeger said the Army Corp of Engineers has given permission to soften the banks of the river in that area by planting landscaping and create a handicapped-accessible path leading down from the trailhead to the river amenities. “The plan is to start work in the fall of 2015 and complete the improvements by the spring of 2017,” she said. “Of course, everything depends on obtaining the financing for the project, and that is a major challenge.” The entire project is an expensive proposal, with a price tag of about $12 million. The funding got help when Arapahoe County pledged $5 million toward the project.
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Business owner Gary Corns, left, and others look over the drawings and maps detailing the South Platte River Run project which involves creating amenities like a trail head and making river improvements. The work is planned along the stretch of the South Platte River from Union Avenue to north of Oxford Avenue. Photo by Tom Munds
Displays and artist concepts lined the walls at the Nov. 12 South Platte River Run open house, held in the clubhouse at the Broken Tee at Englewood Golf Course. River Run is a proposal for revitalizing a stretch of the South Platte River near Oxford Avenue and Broken Tee. The revitalization would include creation of unique recreation amenities along the banks of the river near the Oxford Avenue Bridge. “The open house tonight was held to let people know about the proposed river improvements,” said Jerrell Black, parks and recreation director. “We invited representatives of all the businesses adjacent to the river along the area so they will see the river improvements that are planned.” He said the proposal is made possible by a partnership of the cities of Englewood, Littleton and Sheridan, the Army Corp of Engineers, South Suburban Parks and Recreation District and the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District. John Kent’s family owns Oxford Recycling, located on Oxford Avenue adjacent to the west bank of the river. He said he attended the session because he wanted to see what improvements were planned along the river near his business. “I think these are great plans,” he said. “I particularly like the plan to add an additional bike path on the east side of the river. I walk and ride a bike on the bike path on the west side of the river, and it gets quite busy.”
ViewHouse plan gets go-ahead Historical Preservation Board OKs plan for Main Street site
An issue was the plan to demolish 1,567 square feet of the 2670/Blue Ribbon Stable building, in addition to the back of the 2680 building. A 2,039-square-foot interior space plus a 2,320-square-foot deck will fill the new second floor built over the 2680 building. Board members decided to table the October request for certificate of appropriateness (COA) until the legal property issues could be cleared up. A COA ensures that regulations regarding historic properties are resolved to the board’s satisfaction. Materials, preservation of the historic parts and design of new parts are all reviewed in detail with the architect and hired consultants with preservation expertise. After the October hearing, the board gave the architect a list of 10 concerns, which he addressed on Nov. 17. (The board includes three architects who volunteer their time to consider often complex questions.) The board voted to approve both requests, giving a go-ahead on the project. Littleton’s Senior Planner Dennis Swain is the link between the assorted moving parts in the proposal. No construction schedule was discussed, but readers can watch for activity.
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On Nov. 17, the Littleton Historical Preservation Board held a public hearing and approved a proposal from 2670-80 West Main St. LLC to build a ViewHouse Restaurant on the 2680 site and a space to be leased in the 2670 building. Both are included in the Downtown Historic District and were renovated recently by a previous owner who changed his mind about opening retail shops. These two properties link back to Main Street’s long transportation history — first with horses, then the automobile — when there were numerous sales and repair businesses. The board heard a proposal from architect Raymond Ollett Jr. on Oct. 20 regarding the 2680 building, which is where the second floor will be added for the ViewHouse, but because they were still legally two separate properties, board members decided to wait.
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Teens get close-up look at workings of court Judges hear two cases at Littleton High By Jennifer Smith
jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com How do you get a theater packed full of teenagers to be absolutely still and silent for nearly two hours? Put them in front of three of the highest-ranking judges in the state. “Court is a very, very formal place,” said Amy Oakes, principal of Littleton High School. “The formality is important, and it’s important to remember we are so fortunate in the country to live by the rule of law.” The occasion was a visit by the Colorado Court of Appeals, the second-highest court in the state. Judges John Daniel Dailey, Stephanie Dunn and Alan Sternberg heard two actual cases in the LHS theater on the morning of Nov. 18. “This is a real-life case,” said Judge Charles Pratt, an LHS parent who sits on a bench in the 18th Judicial District. “These
judges’ decision is going to matter to one side or both.” It’s all part of Colorado Judicial Branch Courts in the Community program, designed to give high school students a firsthand look at how the judicial system works and a better understanding of why it is important. Dailey, the presiding judge, said they chose cases they thought the kids would find interesting. The first, Navarette v. Howe, was about whether a man’s parents should be held liable for the fact that he accidentally shot his girlfriend with a gun he found on top of their refrigerator. “It was a disjointed series of events that led to the injury,” said defense attorney Adam Royval. “The crux of duty is foreseeability, and nobody could have foreseen this.” Royval won the case at trial, and the prosecution appealed the verdict, landing the case in front of Dailey, Dunn, Sternberg and the LHS students. The second case, People v. Camacho, involved a man arrested after police found 51 pounds of marijuana in his van. His defense maintained he was found
guilty for refusing to speak. “Silence is inherently ambiguous, it is not relevant,” said defense attorney Rebecca Freyre. The students didn’t get to find out which side won in either case, as the judges would write their opinions later. But they did get to ask the judges and the attorneys about the process and their professions. Many students wanted to know how the defense attorneys dealt with clients they didn’t believe were telling the truth. “You have to really try to develop a good relationship with your client,” a nonjudgmental relationship based on trust, said Freyre. “That’s not your role in the system. Your role is to find out what happened and make sure they get a fair trial.” One student asked how it feels to lose a case. “It’s painful, because ultimately it falls on your shoulders,” said Jay Fisher, assistant attorney general. “My job as an appellate attorney is that sometimes you’re trying to fix the unfixable.” Fisher also talked about why he be-
came a government attorney after burning out in his career as a paramedic. “The government sort of has a monopoly on really interesting law,” he said. “Crime is interesting. You get a view of the world, sometimes a jaded view of the world, but you get a view of the world you don’t see every day.” Sternberg, once the city attorney for Littleton, passed the bar exam in 1951. A student asked him why he made the jump to judge. “Everything in civil practice relates to dollars,” he said. “I was tired of that. I wanted to be able to intellectualize the law.” Dailey called Sternberg a mentor, and one reason he wanted to be a judge. “Judges were not thought to be political, they were thought to be one of the noblest parts of the profession, and I wanted to be part of that,” he said. Oakes said the event showed the students the importance of valuing their education as they consider their futures. “Think about the power of intellect,” she said. “It was so powerfully demonstrated to us this morning.”
Housing slots fill quickly at Littleton Village Century Communities will build patio homes, townhouses By Jennifer Smith jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com Century Communities is hopping on the Littleton Village bandwagon with a plan for 68 townhomes and 42 patio homes on the east side of the 77-acre site. “We feel that this, along with Richmond’s piece, will really complete the vi-
sion for Littleton Village,” Century’s Mike Cooper told Littleton City Council just before it voted unanimously to approve the project. In October, council unanimously approved Richmond’s proposal to build on three of the total of 13 parcels. The site plan allowed for a total of 165 units, but Richmond is proposing just 101 singlefamily homes. Century is also building at a lower density than was called for. There will be just five to six patio homes per acre, as opposed to the 15 that were allowed.
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Cooper said they will range in price from about $350,000 to $400,000, and they’ll be about 2,000 to 2,500 square feet. Ten models are being custom designed for Littleton Village, he said, and he expects the first one to be open by late spring or early summer of next year. While none of them will be ranches, one has a main-floor master bedroom. “Our main market is the move-up buyer, but they will appeal to a broad sector,” said Cooper. The townhouses will lie west of the patio homes, in a mix of six- and seven-sto-
ry buildings and one eight-story building. He said they will have a “new urbanism” look, with porches and masonry. They will face a central courtyard, and parking will be alley-loaded. Council approved the overall plan for the former Marathon Oil site at Broadway and Dry Creek Road in July. It allows for 250,000 square feet of commercial property on the west side and up to 900 residential units on the east. There is just one more residential parcel to fill, and none of the commercial slots have been publicly claimed as yet.
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Littleton Public Works Director Charlie Blosten announced has announced that he will retire effective Feb. 28, 2015, after a 44-year career with the city. Blosten has been responsible for the city’s streets, grounds, building maintenance, traffic, fleet and engineering and utilities divisions. He started with the city in 1970 as an administrative intern in the city manager’s office. He’s since held the positions of personnel director, assistant to the city manager and community development director. For the past 10 years, Blosten’s passion has been acquiring and improving Littleton’s parks, trails and open space.
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Giving is a blessing to be thankful for For many people, there is a ton of activity and action going on during Thanksgiving Day. Some families and neighbors gather to play football in the park or the street while others settle in for some action-packed football on TV. Others find action in gathering together to help serve and feed others through homeless shelters and other organizations. And anyone who has ever collected food, prepared food, served food, or washed dishes and scrubbed pots and pans for those less fortunate will tell you that there is plenty of activity and action taking place. I may not be the best person to cook or prepare the meals, but I am one heck of a pots and pans scrubber. To give thanks, a verb and a call to action are neatly tied up in this wonderful holiday. And if we are blessed enough to be able to share our gratitude and appreciation with those we love and with those who may be experiencing a difficult time in their lives right now, we are called to action, called to act upon Thanksgiving. Now I have met and heard from people who have the very best of intentions to do something bigger with their time and their lives. And that feeling swells each year as the holidays approach. Yet when I meet them again during or maybe even after the New Year and ask how their “giving” and Thanksgiving season went, I hear a mixed response. Some are eager to share their victories of con-
tribution and the elation they experienced, while others fall back on the excuses such as a lack of time or something else came up. Is it a lack of time? Did something else really come up? Or is it just a lack of commitment in connecting what we desire to do most in our hearts with the justification of what is happening in our heads? You see, if we have been blessed enough to help and give when we can, shouldn’t we? Think of it this way, it’s kind of like the person who builds a home gym so that they will get committed to a workout routine but ends up with a collection of weights and machines that collect dust. Or the person that says they want to learn a foreign language and buys Rosetta Stone only to leave the box on a shelf or in a closet. It’s not the gym equipment or cool teaching technology that failed us, it is our lack of commitment to taking the action that prevented us from reaching our goals. And one of the best parts of Thanksgiving is in its
inherent call to action. I have heard so many stories from people who always wanted to “give” or do something more in their lives and found that Thanksgiving was an awesome day to place their “giving” stake in the ground and begin following their heart. For those who read this column regularly, I know that this next statement will sound like a broken record, but here it goes. As much as we help others by giving, giving of time, talents, resources, money, hugs, and prayers, the person who experiences the greatest joy is not the person receiving what is given, rather it is the person that is doing the giving that in turn receives the most joy. Happy Thanksgiving, a verb and a call to action. How about you, is Thanksgiving a launching point for you to give back in some way to our community? Or have you already been a compassionate and consistent giver of thanks? Either way I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com and when we take up that call to action, it really will be a better than good week, holiday season, year, and life. 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.
Abstract art can offer a workout If you have to see a picture of a man screaming on a bridge, you have to see a picture of a man screaming on a bridge. Edvard Munch will take care of you. If you have to see a vibrant red and coralcolored flower, blown up and covering the entire canvas, well, that’s what you have to see. Georgia O’Keeffe will take care of you. But what if there is no screaming man or vibrantly colored flower? What if there is nothing more than a big area of color? With nothing recognizable anywhere? Are you lost? Disinterested? Many are, even though abstract art has been around for more than a hundred years. I have watched viewers walk past abstract paintings lickety-split. I have an idea, in the form of a compari-
son. Who doesn’t like a little Mozart now and then? Or Dave Brubeck? Or even a Jimmy Page solo? What do they all have in common? The music is wordless. As a listener, it’s up to you to create images in your imagination. Or better still, to simply listen without trying to read any imagery into the music.
I realize that there are contrary examples: It’s impossible to listen to the “Grand Canyon Suite” and not visualize pack mules. I am an Abstract Expressionist, and the illegitimate son of the very first Abstract Expressionist, Wassily Kandinsky. Kandinsky was as brave as the first man to eat a dried lizard or lutefisk. The Abstract Expressionists who were painting in America in the ‘40s and ‘50s shifted the focus of the art world for the first time from Western Europe to the United States. I am not going to try to convert anyone. If you have to see clouds or trees or galloping sheep in a painting, or else, that may never change. We tend to want something to hold on to, and complete abstractions don’t do it for Marshall continues on Page 9
LETTER TO THE EDITOR American apathy at its lowest
What an affirmation of the apathy of Americans. Shortly after the midterm elections, with a voter turnout that was lowest in 72 years, we read in the Independent,
“ACC pool heads down the drain,” regarding the pool at Arapahoe Community College, that “a survey was sent to all 5,400plus students. Only 462 responded.” That Americans cannot be bothered to
fill out a ballot, or a survey — the water in ACC’s pool isn’t the only thing going down the drain. Kenneth Valero Littleton
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Social Security crucial in retirement planning This year, more than 59 million Americans will receive Social Security benefits of almost $863 billion. By 2033, older Americans will increase to 77 million. If there are no changes to the Social Security system before then, the average benefit payable will be 77 percent of the full amount. This is clearly stated on every Social Security statement, even though you may now need to go online to view your statement at www.ssa.gov. These facts will make retirement planning more challenging in the future. Currently, anyone approaching Social Security age should research and plan for the best possible lifetime benefit. Do not assume that collecting at a certain age is the only option you have. There are ways you can combine benefits with a spouse, whether divorced or married and as a survivor, to perhaps collect more than your own benefit. For single wage earners, who were never married, the best way to increase your Social Security benefit is to work longer or delay when you collect. The earliest age you are eligible, if you have at least 40 quarters or 10 years of paying into the Social Security system, is 62. Your benefit will increase by 8 per-
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Christina Kolk, one of the security guards on duty during last year’s tragedy at Arapahoe High School, agreed. She said there needs to be more accountability to the students. “The teachers are great, but I absolutely think leadership needs to be better in the schools,” she said. She has been on paid leave since the Dec. 13 shooting, but she still had positive words for the district. “I don’t know if you will find a better student body,” she said. “The students really care about each other.” The moderators began the meeting by asking about the strengths of the community and the district, and there was no shortage of answers. As usual, the first answer was the “small-town feel.” That was followed by strong support for education, friendliness, strong partnerships among public agencies, local control, low teacher turnover, high levels of volunteerism, abundant cultural events
cent for every year you delay taking benefits up to age 70. If your life expectancy is greater than age 80, this may yield you more lifetime benefits than collecting at a younger age. Married couples have several ways to optimize their benefits. The two most common are file and suspend, or file a restricted application. To file and suspend, the higher wage earner files at full retirement age and suspends his or her payment until a later date, ideally age 70. This allows for the Delayed Retirement Credits (DRC) of 8 percent per year to start accruing. This also allows the spouse to receive benefits up to 50 percent of the worker’s full retirement age benefit.
and high expectations. “There’s a real expectation in the community to be involved in decisions,” said Mary McGlone, former LPS Board of Education president and current president of the Littleton Public Schools Foundation board. Upcoming challenges people expect to face include, first and foremost, funding. Others are changing demographics, aging buildings, a shrinking student population and transparency, among others. “Equity is a challenge, or something to think about,” said Robert Reichert, a candidate for school board in the last election. “Social and emotional needs, and making sure our definition of what’s good for kids is what’s good for all kids.” Everyone in the room agreed the new superintendent will have a lot on his or her plate. They hope the person will be forceful enough to advocate for local interests against state and federal mandates, but patient enough to listen to the community. They expect someone who will stick around for the long haul with a long-term vision, not just someone to play a transitional role. Above all, they want someone who values transparency and demands it across the district.
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many people. But if you put a bunch of water lilies in there, everything is just fine. Monet’s beautiful “Water Lilies” series is a great introduction to abstract art. You can’t do any better than Monet. And that includes van Gogh, a contemporary of Monet’s. Van Gogh gets more press, but Monet was a better artist. He just didn’t cut off his ear, and become mythic. There is a “Water Lilies” room, an entire room, at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. I have gone to New York with no other aspiration — except to have a corned beef sandwich and a kosher pickle at the Carnegie Deli — than to see those lilies. And that’s what I am asking you to do. Just stand there at some distance, and then walk toward them. Eventually you will no longer see water lilies. You will see colors, brush strokes, subtle transitions of blue to blue-green to green. And you will be in the land of Abstract
Women, Littleton-South Metro Branch invites baccalaureates to participate in activities that further the goals of equity for women and girls, lifelong education and positive societal change. Meetings are usually the second Monday of each month, September through May, at Southglenn Library, Vine and University, Centennial. Social time is followed by business meeting and informative speakers on variety of subjects. Call Linda Joseph at 303-794-8630.
AMERICAN BUSINESS Women’s Association meets on the second Wednesday each month at 6:30 p.m. welcoming women, working or not, to Success Chapter programs for success and positive living. Call Lori Smith at 303-688-3100 ext. 360 or e-mail loris@intermountain-rea.com for upcoming speakers and events at Marriott Denver South, 10345 Park Meadows Drive, Littleton. Clubs continues on Page 26
Expressionism. What do you see when you listen to “Take Five” by Dave Brubeck? I don’t see anything. But I sense a number of things. Melody, pacing, rhythm, repetition, a blues-scale, and quintuple time. It is famous for its “twochord piano vamp.” I couldn’t tell you what a two chord piano vamp is. All I know is that “Take Five” makes it inside. It is an irreplaceable few minutes of my life, and I can’t thank Brubeck enough. Some abstract artists are understandably difficult. Maybe Jackson Pollock is the most difficult abstract artist ever, at least among those who have been acclaimed. “My child could do that.” Not really, or if your child can do that on a huge stretched canvas, with a grasp of composition, variety, cohesion, and accountability, and have it appreciated, it’s because Pollock did those things first. He gave viewers something other than the enigma of a woman with a wry smile (“Mona Lisa”) to think about. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.
The spouse may also file a restricted application, requesting to collect only under the spousal benefit for several years, hence receiving Delayed Retirement Credits up to age 70. At that time the spouse can “switch” to his or her own benefit that has increased to the maximum level. Using these scenarios, a married couple can increase their lifetime benefits by almost $400,000, depending on their incomes and life expectancies.¹ A divorced person who is unmarried can also apply for spousal benefits on an ex-spouse’s record if the couple had been married for 10 years or longer. There are opportunities to file a restricted application and received DRC in this situation as well. A widow or widower is entitled to survivor benefits on either their own record or their deceased spouse’s record, whichever is greater. This is why it is important to have at least one wage earner delay benefits to create a larger survivor benefit as well as a higher lifetime combined benefit. It is important to explore these different options to help define what your retirement income will be and how much you will need
to supplement Social Security from other resources. This will allow you to plan for growing your assets such as the 401(k) and IRA accounts to a point where you can then turn on income for retirement. How much risk you should take on growing your portfolio can be determined by the amount of additional income needed. Therefore, determining what your Social Security benefits will be and at what age you will collect is a good place to start. Then you can plan the rest of your retirement strategy around Social Security. Assumes the worker is eligible for $2,500 a month and lives to age 85 and the spouse files a restricted application and lives to age 90. Patricia Kummer has been an independent Certified Financial Planner for 28 years and is president of Kummer Financial Strategies Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor in Highlands Ranch. She welcomes your questions at www. kummerfinancial.com or call the economic hotline at 303-683-5800. Any material discussed is meant for informational purposes only and not a substitute for individual advice.
Bob Cito, left, and Mark DeVoti of the Colorado Association of School Boards listened to community members’ thoughts about what qualities they’d like to see in the person who will replace Littleton Publics Schools Superintendent Scott Murphy next June. Photo by Jennifer Smith “Everybody wants somebody that’s going to walk on water when it’s not frozen,” joked CASB’s Mark DeVoti, assistant executive director. Bob Cito, CASB’s special projects consultant, 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 in-
terviewed on March 13 and March 14. The public will be welcome to observe those interviews, but no questions or comments will be allowed. The school board alone makes the final decision and hopes to have someone in place by Murphy’s last day, June 15, 2015. “We’re all here for the same reasons,” said Cito. “We want the best learning environment for our kids.”
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Janet H. Risley Boggs 1933 – 2014
Janet H. Risley Boggs 1933-2014, Passed away in her home on October 16, 2014, Phoenix, Arizona. She was born in Denver in 1933 to Arthur H. Risley and Ernestine R. Risley. Janet lived in the Denver area most of her life. She graduated from Littleton High School in 1951. She retired from Arapahoe Community College in 1989. She then spent her summers in Colorado and winters in Phoenix. Janet is survived by her son Arthur Boggs of Phoenix, Arizona. Kathryn Neal of Albany, Oregon. She has 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Janet has one living brother, Arthur Risley of Morrison, Colorado. Janet was the most giving Mom and friend. She was happiest knowing she helped you out, fixing a torn coat, picking up kids, and giving her all to everyone. She was my best friend, my mother and my personal angel. I love you Mom, and miss you so.
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Fern Louise Oelke
Mar. 11, 1923 – Oct. 15, 2014
Fern Louise Oelke, 91, passed away on October 15, 2014 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Mrs. Oelke was a resident of Littleton, Colorado for over 60 years. She resided in Seattle and Greensboro since 2001, to be with her daughter and family. Fern was born March 11, 1923 in Pierson, Iowa to Ray Wallace and Pearl Diene Flint. She moved to Littleton with her family in her early teens. She graduated from Littleton High School in 1940. She went to Secretarial School and her first job was with Montgomery Ward in Denver. Fern met Melvin Oelke, who was stationed at Lowry AFB, on a blind date and they married on July 20, 1943 in Dothan, Alabama. Fern and Melvin made their home in Littleton after Melvin’s discharge from the Air Force. There they raised their two children, Steve, born 1944 and Susan, born 1950. Fern was wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her three grandchildren and great grandchild. She was a wonderful cook, gardener, and homemaker. Everyone has fond memories of her meals and home grown
vegetables. She was active in the community and was a member of the Littleton United Methodist Church, serving in many different capacities. She was also an avid Broncos fan and supported them wherever she lived. She was predeceased by her husband Melvin Oelke and son Steve Oelke. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Rieke and husband Thomas of Greensboro; grandchildren; Jeffrey Creager of Brooklyn, NY, Katherine Mooney and husband Aaron and daughter Audrey Mooney of Greensboro, NC, Sarah White and husband Sam and daughter-in-law Judy Oelke all of Yankton, SD, Joseph Rieke and wife Lindsay, and Jeffrey Rieke all of Seattle, WA. Funeral services were held on November 7th at Olinger Chapel Hill Mortuary in Littleton, Colorado. Visitation for friends and family was at 10:00AM, followed by the service at 11:00 AM. Interment is at Olinger Chapel Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Society or the Littleton United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be made at www. haneslineberryfuneralhomes. com.
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Jeffco vote isn’t typical indicator Local results differed from statewide tallies By Vic Vela
vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Final election tallies from Jefferson County produced interesting results from a part of Colorado that is known to be a bellwether of the state’s political direction. For the first time in more than 20 years, Jeffco voters failed to pick the eventual winner in a U.S. Senate race, according to final numbers that were posted on the county’s elections website on Nov. 18. That’s because 47.28 percent of county voters backed Sen. Mark Udall’s re-election bid, while Republican Congressman Cory
Gardner garnered 46.94 percent of the tally. Gardner ended up edging Udall by two points statewide. “That’s very unusual,” Jefferson County Clerk Pam Anderson said of the Senate race results. “We haven’t seen that in recent memory. Usually as Jeffco goes, so goes the state, and we’ve seen very few exceptions to that.” Results also show that Jeffco voters’ support for Gov. John Hickenlooper outpaced his final margin of victory. Democrat Hickenlooper defeated Republican challenger Bob Beauprez 51-45 percent in the county. Hickenlooper’s support in Jeffco doubled his margin of victory statewide, which was three points. Meanwhile, results from other races indicate a Jeffco electorate that was not basing its voting decisions entirely on the basis
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of political party. Although Joe Neguse lost his bid for secretary of state to El Paso County Clerk and Recorder Wayne Williams, young Democrat Neguse garnered 46.35 percent of the vote to the Republican Williams’ 45.81 percent in Jeffco. And while Democratic Congressman Jared Polis easily won re-election to his 1st Congressional District seat, his opponent, Republican George Leing, fared better than Polis in the area of the district where Jeffco primarily is represented, Arvada. Leing took 55.27 percent of the vote in Jeffco to Polis’ 44.73 percent. And Jeffco voters showed balance in how they voted in legislative races. Republican candidates Tim Neville and Laura Woods won in competitive races in state Senate Districts 16 and 19 over Democratic
J. Lynn Neafus was Littleton banker Longtime resident, veteran, Sertoma founder died Nov. 9 By Sonya Ellingboe
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South Suburban Parks and Recreation officially opened the Centennial Link Trail with a celebration Nov. 19 at Lenski Elementary School. It now runs from deKoevend Park to Holly Park Open Space, connecting parks, schools and neighborhoods. The trail’s surface is a combination of crusher fine and concrete, and it’s been widened to eight feet for its entire length.The $840,000 project was built in three phases over multiple years, utilizing funding from Arapahoe County Open Spaces, City of Centennial and South Suburban Parks and Recreation. Courtesy photo
incumbents Jeanne Nicholson and Rachel Zenzinger. But Democratic Sens. Cheri Jahn and Andy Kerr edged out their Republican challengers to hold on to their seats in Senate Districts 20 and 22. “What’s really distinctive for Jeffco and Colorado is how politically diverse we are,” Anderson said. “We have a high participation rate, which speaks well for our electorate.” Anderson said voter turnout in the county was 62 percent, which she said broke records for turnout in a midterm election. Ninety-five percent of Jeffco voters cast ballots by mail during the election, Anderson said.
John Lynn Neafus of Littleton, known as J. Lynn Neafus, passed away on Nov. 9 at age 92. He is survived by his wife, Mary Louise Neafus, three children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren Born in Elgin, Neb., in 1922, he moved to Omaha with his family, where he graduated from Central High School in 1940. He studied at the University of Omaha until 1943, when he joined the Navy. After a three-year tour of duty, he was honorably discharged and enrolled at the University of Colorado in Boulder to study business. There, he met Mary Lou Cushing and they married on Aug. 11, 1951. The couple moved to Littleton in 1956 and had three children: Daniel, Nancy and Brian. Lynn worked for Swift Meatpacking, then for Colorado National Bank in Denver and at its South Branch, in what is now
Centennial. He was with Littleton National Bank until he retired. He was a founding member of the Littleton Sertoma Club in 1989 and active in community service programs. He was also an original member of the Littleton Human Relations Council, formed to advocate for fair housing practices. He enjoyed an active life, his daughter recalls — playing basketball in high school and baseball in college. He enjoyed cross-country skiing and J. Lynn Neafus golf through his retirement years. He and his family spent many days at their beloved cabin in Breckenridge. In addition to his wife of 63 years, he is survived by children Daniel (Jill), Nancy and Brian (Judit) Neafus; grandchildren Beth, Ben, B.J. and Kate; and great-grandchildren Amanda, Ava, Caleb and Castiela. The family suggests donations in Lynn’s memory to: Littleton Sertoma, P.O. Box 677, Littleton, CO 80160.
Bennet, Udall differ on pipeline vote Outgoing senator opposes plan that some see as environmental threat By Vic Vela
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Colorado’s two Democratic senators split votes on a failed effort in the U.S. Senate on Nov. 18 to move forward with construction of the controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline. Sixty votes were needed to pass the bill in order to prevent a filibuster. The bill fell short by a single vote, 59-41. Sen. Michael Bennet voted for the bill, while fellow Democratic Sen. Mark Udall voted no. The bill sought to expand construction of an existing pipeline that would ship crude oil from Canada to the Gulf Coast, cutting through six states. The pipeline would not run through Colorado. Supporters of the pipeline say there are very few risks associated with the project and argue that thousands of jobs would be created if President Obama moves forward with the effort. Obama is waiting for the State Department to conclude its review to determine whether the pipeline is in the best interest of the country. The agency is holding off on submitting its findings until the outcome of a Nebraska Supreme Court case is known, which could affect the pipeline’s route. Opponents cite environmental concerns associated with project. The extraction of crude oil from oil sands would pump greater amounts of greenhouse gases into the air. Opponents also express concern over the potential impacts on underground water reserves, all for a project that would result in very few long-term jobs once the pipeline is completed, opponents argue. Bennet joined 13 other Democrats in voting for the bill, just hours after protesters gathered outside his Washington office to voice
their opposition to the legislation. Bennet spokesman Adam Bozzi said through an emailed statement that although the senator voted for the bill, “He would prefer that instead of focusing our political debate on a narrow issue that we develop a broad and comprehensive energy strategy to reduce carbon pollution and support renewable energy.” The effort received bipartisan support in the Senate, but all the bill opponents were Democrats. They included Sen. Mark Udall. Udall had previously voted no on the bill in a Senate committee and wants to see the review process come to a completion before Congress takes action. “Sen. Udall’s position on the Keystone XL Pipeline has not changed,” Udall spokesman Mike Saccone said through an emailed statement. “He continues to believe Congress should not be injecting politics into the ongoing review.” Area environmental groups hailed Democrats like Udall for thwarting the effort. “As a nation we need to rise to the challenge of reducing carbon pollution and not advance projects, like the Keystone XL pipeline, which will continue to add to the threat of climate change,” said Pete Maysmith, executive director for Conservation Colorado. But the bill’s defeat does not mark the end of the pipeline expansion effort. Republicans will control both the House and the Senate beginning in January and it is expected that the new majority will continue to pressure the president on the issue. And Udall will be among a handful of Democratic senators who will not be back next year to vote against the effort. Udall lost his re-election bid to current Congressman Cory Gardner, a Republican who calls the construction of the pipeline “long overdue.” “The result of tonight’s Senate vote is another example that some in Congress would rather play partisan political games instead of supporting a common sense project that would put thousands of Americans back to work,” Gardner said through an emailed statement.
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A groundbreaking ceremony took place Nov. 18 for two new car dealerships coming soon to Highlands Ranch — Schomp Honda and Schomp MINI. The dealerships will be constructed on 14.5 acres adjacent to the Schomp BMW dealership near C-470 and Lucent Boulevard, with the goal of opening in January 2016. This is a milestone for the company, said owner Lisa Schomp, and added it’s exciting to see the company move forward to another level —one she believes will be an incredibly successful endeavor.
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Hearing set for charter Appeal scheduled for group that wants to place school in Englewood By Tom Munds
tmunds @coloradocommunitymedia.com The state board of education has agreed to hear TriCity Academy’s appeal of the Englewood School Board decision to deny permission for the academy to establish a charter school within the Englewood district. The appeal hearing will be held at 1 p.m. Jan. 7 in Room 101 at the state board of education building, 201 E. Colfax in Denver. Following the hearing, the state board will render its decision. TriCity Academy applied to establish a charter school in Englewood, stating that they wanted to open the academy — a free public school of choice — in August 2015. There are currently charter schools in Littleton but none in Sheridan or Englewood.
Supporters stressed the desire to establish a charter school to offer area students a school of choice and to allow Englewood students who desired to attend a charter school the opportunity to stay in the community and go to school in Englewood. The proposal seeks to open the school for grades K-5 in August 2015 with about 400 students. Plans are then to have the school grow to about 675 students in grades K-8 by 2019. The academy also initially applied for charters from the Littleton and Sheridan school districts. The proponents of the project withdrew the Littleton application and, like Englewood, the Sheridan board of education denied the application. The Sheridan decision is also being appealed to the state board. This is the third year in row Englewood has received an application to permit a charter school to be established within the school district, but this is the first year the application was filed by TriCity Academy. The Englewood school board has rejected all three applications. This will be the first time the board decision will be appealed.
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Arapahoe High School Kiwanis Key Club students sponsored their annual Trick or Treat Street for children with Down syndrome and other special needs on Nov. 1. Students from the Powell Middle School Kiwanis Builders Club were also invited to participate. The Key Club and Builders Club students dressed in costume, prepared games, and decorated about 25 of the high school classrooms with popular themes: Cowboys, Jungle, The Fifties, Pirates, and Monsters Inc. The excited children went trick-or treating from room to room with their parents, did the games and activities, and collected candy treats. It was hard to tell who was having the most fun, the students or the children. The Arapahoe H.S. Key Club also organizes an annual Easter Egg Hunt for the same group of children in the spring. Both the Key Club and the Builders Club are sponsored by the Denver Tech Center Kiwanis Club. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. Trick or Treat Street and the Easter Egg Hunt are only two of the many community service projects organized by the clubs. The Arapahoe High Key Club’s faculty adviser is Jerry McWilliams and the Kiwanis DTC liaison is Rick Sutton. The Powell Middle Builders Club adviser is Colleen Monahan and the Kiwanis DTC liaison is Amanda Pajonk. The Kiwanis DTC meets Tuesday mornings 7 to 8 a.m. at Mimi’s in Park Meadows and welcomes visitors.
ABOVE: Amelia Rysaj, as Cleopatra, and Bennett Rysaj, as a ninja, attended the Arapahoe High School Kiwanis Key Club Trick or Treat Street for children with Down syndrome and other special needs on Nov. 1. BELOW: Kira Pahlau, Kwanis Key Club member from Arapahoe High School, has fun with Rena Snyder (Little Red Riding Hood at the Nov. 1 event. Courtesy photos
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Man sentenced to life for mom’s murder Ari Liggett `knew right from wrong,’ district attorney says By Christy Steadman
csteadman @coloradocommunitymedia.com Livia Liggett said her brother was definitely guilty. Definitely sane — but definitely extremely mentally ill.
Ari Misha Liggett, 26, was sentenced Nov. 14 to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the 2012 murder of his mother. “I don’t think anybody could ever imagine that their own family member would be capable of such a thing,” Livia Liggett said. “There were times when I was worried, when my mom was very worried, but I never thought that he would be capable of committing a crime like this.” Ari Liggett, of Centennial, was arrested Oct. 17, 2012, after law enforcement found the dismembered corpse of Beverly Liggett, 56, in the back of his gold Honda CRV. Autopsy reports reveal that Beverly Liggett died of cyanide poisoning. He told police he did not kill his mother, but did hope omp to hide the body so he could use her credit cards, calling ip on “two friends from jail to help get rid of the problem,” d police reports state. ll be Ari Liggett believed if no one knew his mother was dead, he could spend her money, investigators say.
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Livia Liggett said she observed symptoms of her brother’s mental illness getting worse in September 2012. She said certain behaviors, like standing and staring at a wall for hours, occurred regardless of whether he was on his medication. “For as long as I can remember, my family has moved heaven and earth to try and get him help,” she said. But nothing helped Ari, she testified Oct. 29. Although evidence proved the instability of Liggett’s mental condition, a courtordered competency exam conducted in February 2013 deemed Liggett competent to stand trial. At sentencing, the prosecution told the judge that Liggett “knew right from wrong,” specifically eviLiggett dent in his efforts to conceal the crime. “Ari Liggett knew right from wrong and he chose wrong. This jury found justice for the family and friends of Beverly Liggett,” District Attorney George Brauchler said after the sentencing. “His decision to end his mother’s life has now deprived him of freedom for the duration of his own.” A jury found Ari Liggett guilty of first-degree murder after deliberation on Nov. 10, after a trial that lasted nearly three weeks. “This particular case was nothing short of a tragedy, all the way around,” said 18th Judicial District Judge Michelle Amico, who handed down the sentence. “The stress and strain of dealing with a family member with mental illness took its toll on this family.”
Livia Liggett, the sister of Ari Liggett, a man who will serve a life sentence for the murder of his mother, issues a statement to the press after her brother’s sentencing hearing on Nov. 14. “My brother is definitely guilty,” she said, and added that despite his struggles with mental illness, he was “definitely sane.” Photo by Christy Steadman
Foundation seeks to honor vets By Crystal Anderson
canderson @colorado communitymedia.com Seven tolls resonate for the fallen. In May, the Honor Bell will ring for the first time, symbolizing honor, dignity and respect for Colorado’s fallen veterans. “Honors are rituals, and military honors that are given is a ritual where they do things in a certain manner,” said Frank Griggs, founder of the Honor Bell Foundation. “What we wanted to do is come up with a way of honoring veterans beyond just taps, beyond just presenting the flag — a final toll, in honor of this individual.” A nonprofit organization, the Honor Bell
Foundation seeks to recognize deceased veterans with a tolling ceremony at their funeral. After the presentation of the flag to the next of kin, the 35-second ceremony will consist of seven tolls, each with their own meaning: response, service, protection, defense, sacrifice, suffering and loss of life. “Honor, respect and dignity are really at the hallmark of what we’re doing,” said Michelle Mallin, the foundation’s director of communications. “This is really honoring our veterans at their final moments.” The bell ceremony, performed upon request by the next of kin, will be available for any veteran’s funeral. Griggs said preference would be given to combat vets killed in action, and first responders.
Along with the ceremony, the organization is also providing additional opportunities in the classroom for students to see a replica of the bell, and learn about the history, sacrifices and achievements Americans have made through their service in the military. “The education opportunity we have with the bell is really fantastic,” Mallin said. “It gives us the opportunity to take the bell to different classrooms to show students … it’s just a special way to honor our fallen veterans.” Currently, the organization is seeking volunteer veterans and first responders to be a
part of the “Guardians of the Bell,” who guard, protect and sound the bell during ceremonies, as well as benefactors who wish to be a part of the organization. “To me, you know, I look back and I should have died in Vietnam, I was six inches away from losing my life,” Griggs said. “There’s got to be a reason for whatever we do in life and I feel, at my age now, I’m leaving a legacy that will honor all veterans.” For more information, visit www.honorbell.org or call 720-282-9182.
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Founder Frank Griggs stands among fallen veterans at the Fort Logan Cemetery. Courtesy photo
Mall stores betting on Turkey Day shoppers About 30 percent of Park Meadows retailers to open on Thanksgiving By Jane Reuter
jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com Controversial as Thanksgiving Day shopping may be, some retailers based at the consumer-friendly Park Meadows shopping center are betting consumers will gobble up holiday sales. About 30 percent of the 160 stores at Lone Tree’s Park Meadows mall will open at 6 p.m. Nov. 27. Dick’s Sporting Goods and JC Penney will open at 5 p.m. While some stores will stay open all night, most that open at 6 p.m. will close at midnight, and then re-open at 6 a.m. for Black Friday. About two-thirds of the mall’s retailers will participate in the traditional early Nov. 28 opening, general manager Pamela Schenck Kelly said. The Black Friday celebration includes a free pancake breakfast in the Dining Hall from
6 to 8 a.m., a KOSI-FM live radio broadcast and other entertainment. Stores that don’t open Thanksgiving Day or at 6 a.m. won’t face any criticism from mall management, Kelly said. Because Thanksgiving is a legal holiday, retailers aren’t subject to the usual lease requirement of operating when the rest of the mall is open. “I don’t require any store to open at all until 8 a.m. on Black Friday,” Kelly said. “They can make that choice — if they do not wish to participate in the Thanksgiving or extreme early 6 a.m. opening — on their own.” According to the National Retail Federation, 44.8 million people shopped on Thanksgiving Day 2013, up 27 percent from 2012. More than twice as many visited stores on Black Friday, and the average shopper spent $407 over the four-day 2013 Thanksgiving weekend. The National Retail Federation predicts happy holidays for stores, based on a low unemployment rate that typically translates into confident consumers. The federation forecasts a 4.1 seasonal spending increase in 2014 from 2013. If that Christmas wish comes true, it would be the largest increase since 2011.
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All in a day’s play Playground at Springer Park to receive full renovation By Christy Steadman
csteadman @coloradocommunitymedia.com Kids who frequent Springer Park will have a new play experience come spring 2015, after a renovation project replaces all playground equipment at the park. “We want something stimulating for the kids,” said Brian Muller, Highlands Ranch Metro District’s park and facilities manager. The neighborhood park, 1200 E. Goldsmith, which is north of Highlands Ranch Parkway and east of Broadway, is 25 years old. Although the playground received a minor upgrade in 2010, some of the playground safety standards are outdated, Muller said. “Fun for all,” is another reason for the renovation, Muller said. It’s important that all children are able to enjoy the playground, he said. The phrase is “all inclusive play,” which means providing accessible and safe, physically challenging and mentally stimulating
equipment for all children, including those with special needs — disabilities, handicaps and otherwise. To accomplish this, special attention was taken when choosing the equipment the playground will boast, Muller said. New play equipment will include climbers, which are modern play ladders; spinning stools; a hand ring bridge, similar to monkey bars; tic-tac-toe; a multi-use springer, which is a modern version of a teeter-totter; and, of course, the playground classics of swings and slides. Some of this equipment will be part of a larger play structure, Muller said, but some will be stand-alone toys. The design also includes a separate playhouse, and some of the toys will be strategically placed near the ground, so all children can have access to them. The playground already has a small sand area, but the renovation includes a design for a larger sandlot with a small ledge, about the height of a regular-sized step, Muller said, that children can use as a balance beam of sorts. “There’s no theme,” Muller said, “just play value.” Besides the sand area, surface material of the playground will be engineered wood fiber. It provides wheelchair access, doesn’t
A bird’s eye view of what the playground at Springer Park will look like after the renovation is complete. Installation of the new equipment is expected to begin mid-February, with completion of the renovation in spring 2015.
A rendition of Springer Park’s playground once the renovation project is complete. The goal of the design is ‘all inclusive play,’ meaning all children, including those with special needs, can enjoy the playground. Courtesy images give children splinters when handling it, and can be replaced as needed, Muller said. Muller described the playground’s current equipment as catering to “tots”—children between ages 2 and 5. The new playground will be appealing for children ages 2 through 12. There are different levels to the toys, he said, so as children get older, parents can let them “spread their wings” and play on age-appropriate equipment. Community feedback was given near the end of September and through October, when metro district crews spent time at Springer Park and interviewed parents and kids who were using the park. On Oct. 9, a neighborhood meeting was held, and residents of adjacent homes were invited to attend. “We purposefully didn’t overload so it will stay a neighborhood park, rather than a destination playground,” Muller said. Destination playgrounds are the larger, community-oriented parks such as Civic Green Park and Redstone Park in Highlands Ranch. Neighborhood parks are available for use by everybody, but exist primarily for use by the specific neighborhood’s children. There are 19 neighborhood parks listed on the Highlands Ranch Metro District’s website.
Updates and equipment replacements are done to all the parks about every one or two years, on a rotating basis, Muller said. The entire renovation of Springer Park will cost $85,000, but is budgeted for $90,000. The additional $5,000 will allow for “something a little more special” to be added, in case the opportunity comes up, Muller said. The metro district board said it would take official action to award the contract at its Nov. 25 meeting. After the contractor has received the award, the playground equipment will be ordered, which will take about a month or a month-and-a-half to arrive. Meanwhile, weather permitting, metro district staff will remove the old equipment in December and January. The old equipment will be recycled, Muller said, rather than donated because of safety and liability issues. Equipment is expected to be installed mid-February. By spring, when the weather is nice, children can start using the park, Muller said. The park will offer a “wider range of experiences for kids of all ages,” Muller said, “a broader spectrum of play opportunities.”
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KBCO disc is tradition for holidays Radio station 97.3 KBCO will give Colorado 18 more reasons to love KBCO Studio C on Dec. 6 with the release of its annual charity CD featuring 18 songs recorded live on the air from the Denver/Boulder radio station’s performance studio. Each year, 97.3 KBCO compiles a select few of these recordings on the annual KBCO Studio C CD release. The limited-edition CD will be available beginning at 8 a.m. Dec. 6 at all Colorado Whole Foods Market locations. There will be a limit of two CDs per person and the collection will be sold for $12. Traditionally the annual CD release sells out in about one day, with eager KBCO Studio C fans lining up before sunrise. Proceeds from the sale of the KBCO Studio C Volume 26 CD will benefit the Food Bank of the Rockies and Boulder County AIDS Project.
“Sodapoprocks” by Joe Castro, is a cut paper collage, 2014. It appears in “Greater Than The Sum” at Center for Visual Arts. Courtesy photos
Show puts collage together Center for Visual Arts offers varied exhibition By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com While the art of collage can be traced back to ancient civilizations, it has been associated most strongly with 20th-century modernists, such as Braque and Picasso, and continues to interest today’s artists nationally and internationally. The National Collage Society advances the stature of collage as a major art medium. Metropolitan State University’s Center for Visual Art, located in the Santa Fe Art District, offers a new exhibition of collage and assemblage by 91 artists, local and national, called “Greater Than the Sum: National Collage Society Exhibition.” It runs through Jan. 24 at the contemporary MSU gallery. Works displayed were chosen in a competition that drew 393 entries from five different countries: the United States, Croatia, Italy, Hungary and Canada. The jurors were Janice McDonald, collage artist and director of Denver’s Spark Gallery, Marilee Salvator, associate professor of art at MSU Denver, and Cecily Tyson, CVA creative director.
The exhibition judge is Pavel Zoubok, who owns a New York gallery and is founder and director of the nonprofit arts organization, International Collage Center. A catalog published by the NCS will be available for $10. In the Emerging Artist Gallery is Ah-Sem-Blahj, an exhibition of assemblage and collage work by Denver artists, many of whom are MSU students. It was organized by student curators. Related events: • Dec. 5, 6-7 p.m., hands-on collage
IF YOU GO “Greater Than the Sum” runs at the Center for Visual Art, 965 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, through Jan. 24. Admission is free. For more information: 303-294-5207, MetroStateCVA.org.
workshop with Marilee Salvator. • Dec. 12, 6-7 p.m., Ah-Sem-Blahj panel discussion: “Artist Inspiration and Resources.”
Holiday box office opens
For the first time, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts is opening a holiday box office in an off-premises storefront on First Avenue between Detroit and Clayton streets in Cherry Creek North. The temporary Cherry Creek pop-up store will do much more than sell tickets and gift certificates (with all handling fees waived). There will be a stage for free performances, free activities for kids and information about the wide variety of activities offered. The 4,000-square-foot space opened Nov. 21 and runs through Dec. 23. “We want to reinforce the idea that there are great things happening at the DCPA every day,” said Creative Director Rob Silk.
DIA lifting spirits
Denver-based airport concessionaire Mission Yogurt Inc. launched its new #LiftYourSpirits complimentary wine, beer and spirits tasting series from Nov. 19 at Timberline Steaks & Grille in Denver International Airport Concourse C. The tastings, the first and third Wednesdays of every month, will continue with Palisade-based Contreras Wines on Dec. 3; Denver-based Mile High Spirits on Dec. 17; and Denver-based Infinite Monkey Theorem sparkling wines in celebration of New Year’s Eve on Dec. 31. “Travel can be a stressful experience, especially around the holidays,” said Mission Yogurt Inc. president and owner Rod Tafoya. “We hope that Mission’s new #LiftYourSpirits series will help travelers relax and enjoy their travel a little more. Offering travelers a pleasant food and beverage experience in an appealing environment has always been at the core of our mission as a company. This is just one more way we can accomplish that goal.”
Coffee company expands
“Breakout” by Carol Staub, 2013, is a mixed media collage that is featured in “Greater than the Sum.”
Espresso Americano, a Honduras-based coffee company, opened its first U.S. location Nov. 17 at the Village Plaza Shopping Center in Greenwood Village. An international coffee concept with 165 company-owned stores in Honduras, Panama, Costa Rica and Nicaragua, Espresso Americano’s newest store, at 5322 DTC Blvd., No. 200, will be the first of five locations to open across Denver in the coming months and the company’s first foray into the United States. The new space is 1,550 square feet with approximately 50 indoor and outdoor seats, including a community table for business meetings, seating at the bar and lounge seating. Standard hours of operation are 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday; 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
“Quiet” by Laura Lein-Spencer, 2014, is a collage that appears in “Greater than the Sum” at the CVA.
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“As we sought a location for our entry into the U.S, we recognized that the Denver coffee drinker is sophisticated and appreciates the independent companies that offer an authentic experience,” said David Kubena, director of North America for Espresso Americano. “Although this is our first store in the U.S., we have been in business for 80 years, our farm is still family-run and we grow 80 percent of our coffee, which we then roast ourselves.” The coffee shop also will offer a limited food menu with everything made fresh. For breakfast, customers can choose from a variety of breakfast burritos and quiche, while for lunch the selections will include several salads and homemade paninis. Fresh baked goods and dessert items will be available throughout the day as well.
Arvada holds holiday fair The 35th Annual Holiday Craft and Gift Fair Nov. 28 and 29 at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., is a handmade event with more than 150 vendors representing a wide array of oneof-a-kind gift items. Items such as ceramic art, fiber crafts including clothing, scarves, purses and mittens,
glassworks, wood crafts, hand-milled soaps, scents, lotions, and specialty food items including homemade jams and jellies, toffee and chocolates will be available at affordable prices. All artisans go through a jury process and have been selected based on the creative style and authentic wares. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 28 and 29. Tickets are $5 online at www.arvadacenter. org or at the door. Patrons attending theater productions and Friends of the Center donors receive free admission. Please note: Due to space constraints, no strollers are permitted in the vendor areas. Parking is free. More information: www.arvadacenter.org/ galleries/35th-annual-holiday-craft-and-giftfair-2014 or call 720-898-7200.
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‘Songs of Angels’ is holiday happening The Fine Arts Series at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton, will present the Chancel Choir and guest artists the Boulder Brass in “Songs of Angels” at 7 p.m. Dec. 7. The holiday service will open with carol singing and the centerpiece will be a performance of Rutter’s “Gloria.” Other works for voice and brass ensemble will fill out the evening. Admission is free. littletonumc.org, 303-794-6379.
Gift books for sale Friends of the Arapahoe Library District will hold a “Better Book Bonanza” from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., in the Streets at Southglenn. The selection of gift-quality books will be priced from $5 to $350 and will include nonfiction, fiction, children’s pop-ups and more. The Friends group supports library projects with
proceeds. To date, the Friends have granted more than $120,000 to the library district. 303-LIBRARY.
Candlelight walk set The 31st Annual Candlelight Walk and Tree Lighting will fill downtown Littleton with families on the day after Thanksgiving. Visitors will greet Santa and follow him to the west end of Main Street, where he and a
child will light up the area by pulling a huge switch. Santa begins his trip at the courthouse at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 28. Hot cider and music will be available after at Bega Park, Town Hall Arts Center and Bradford Auto Body. Toy donations for the Arapahoe Santa Claus Shop are encouraged, as are donations of non-perishable food for Inter-Faith Community Services. Free parking at Arapahoe Community College. 303-795-3863.
`Holiday Express’ in town The Depot Art Gallery at 2069 W. Powers Ave. announces that the “Holiday Express” has arrived, filling the depot with gift items created by artists: original artwork, one-ofa-kind crafts. Gallery hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. 303-7950781.
Lone Tree concert
The Lone Tree Symphony will present “Let It Glow” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 and again at 2 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Included: selections from “The Nutcracker” and songs from “Frozen.” Santa will appear with small gifts for the children attending. Jacinda Bouton of Lone Tree is the orchestra’s conductor. Tickets: $12 to $17 adults; $7 children (plus a $3 handling fee). lonetreeartscenter.org, 720-509-1000.
ACC Clay Club sale The Arapahoe Community College Clay Club hosts its annual Arapahoe Ceramic Guild Holiday Clay Sale at the Colorado Gallery of the Arts at ACC (Annex), 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Admission is free and an opening reception will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 4. Hours continue: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 5 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 6. Information: Marianne McKee, coracefans@aol.com.
Two exhibits at gallery Elements 5280 gallery presents two holiday shows through Dec. 21. “A Night on the Town” features watercolor, pastel and casein paintings by Dennis Pendleton, Jeff Phillips-Strain and George Rentz, presenting nighttime scenes. “Small Works for the Holidays” offers paintings by Tanis Bula, Lorenzo Chavez, Paul Foster, Carol Jenkins, Peggy Judy, Leon Loughridge, Peggy McGivern, Desmond O’ Hagen, Jean Perry, Lee Reedy, Lora Witt and guest artists Susan McCullough and Victoria Ekelund. The gallery is at 5940 S. Holly St., Greenwood Village, 303-804-5280, elements5280.com.
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‘Anything Goes’ is holiday delight Cole Porter classic on stage in Littleton By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com “Anything Goes” is a floating farce — aboard a 1930s ocean liner, bound for England. The overture sets the mood at Littleton’s Town Hall Arts Center as the live band ranges through a bouncy set of familiar Cole Porter tunes, then lights go up on a 1930s New York City bar where we get acquainted with Billy Crocker (Zach Stailey), Reno Sweeney (Norrell Moore) and wealthy, loyal Yale alum Elisha Whitney (Ed Hickock). “I Get a Kick Out of You” is Reno’s first song, and we recognized an experienced performer in Moore, who sings and dances her way through this show with warmth and skill. The usually tipsy Whitney urges Reno to come to London with him, and Reno, who is interested in Crocker, Whitney’s less-thanefficient assistant, agrees. She appears with her four “Angels,” aka sexy backup singers. Billy, who came to bid Whitney goodbye, discovers that a woman he loves from afar, Hope Harcourt (Allison Mueller), is coming on board with her rich British fiance, Lord Evelyn Oakley (a bright-eyed Robert Janzen) — and her ditzy mom. Janzen’s custom of collecting American slang is an entertaining extra bit, as is his solo, “The Gypsy in Me.” Billy, thinking he might have a chance to woo Hope, stows away and soon gets acquainted with another stowaway, “Public Enemy Number 13,” Moonface Martin (the comical Mark Shonsey), who is disguised as a priest. Martin happens to have a passport for Scarface Johnson, “Public Enemy Number 1,” who somehow got left behind … and gives it to Billy. If this sound like a farce, that’s because it is supposed to — and we continue through a delightful two hours of disguises, mistaken identities, romance and comedy, with Porter’s wonderful score, which is somewhat updated, as is the libretto, from a 2011 Broadway revival. Particular compliments to costume de-
Cole Porter’s “Anything Goes” plays through December at Town Hall Arts Center in Littleton. Big tap numbers are a trademark. Courtesy photo
IF YOU GO “Anything Goes” by Cole Porter, plays through Dec. 28 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Downtown Littleton. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays and Saturdays; 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 14. Tickets cost $25-$44 at Town Hall’s box office, 303-794-2787, ext. 5, towhallartscenter.org.
signer Nikki Harrison, who found vintage dresses and accessories that add a really fine look to the scenes. Michael Duran’s set works smoothly. And, kudos to music director Donna Debreceni’s band, which adds joy to the season. Veteran director Nick Sugar, in his ninth season at Town Hall, is expert at pulling off these musicals with lots of dance numbers, so they look effortless. He called on Kelly Kates to be co-choreographer with him, and the tap numbers, a trademark feature of this show, really shine. One can just sit and smile, feeling no stress, despite some complicated situations. This is a celebration of theater and musicals, altogether appropriate for a holiday treat.
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‘Amahl’ makes visit to Highlands Ranch Opera has roots in 1951 TV broadcast
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sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com The touching tale of a poor shepherd boy, Amahl, who likes to spin stories for his mother was first commissioned by NBC for a television broadcast on Dec. 24, 1951, and became an annual tradition. Central City Opera has teamed up with James Ramsey, music minister at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Highlands Ranch, and Kent Thompson, director of the Denver Center Theatre Company, to produce Gian Carlo Menotti’s “Amahl and the Night Visitors” on Dec. 4, 5 and 6 at St. Luke’s. The opera will be performed in English with an orchestra. Menotti is said to have found inspiration in Hieronymous Bosch’s famous painting, “The Adoration of the Magi,” which hangs at New York’s Metropolitan Museum, and from childhood memories of Christmas in Italy, where gifts are delivered by the Three Kings, instead of Santa Claus. The opera, which is one hour long, is set near Bethlehem just after the birth of Christ. Amahl is a poor shepherd boy who loves to tell stories — recently about a comet that moves across the sky like a chariot on fire. Three splendid strangers arrive at the
“Amahl and the Night Visitors” will play at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 and 5; 2 p.m. Dec. 6 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8817 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch. Tickets, $25/$15, may be purchased from CentralCityOpera.org/ amahl, 303-292-6700 or in person at Central City Opera, 400 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 530, Denver. Central City subscribers receive a 20 percent discount.
cottage door and ask to rest awhile. The boy is fascinated by their account of a miraculous child they are seeking as they follow the star. Amahl and his mother are inspired to give reverence to the child as well and a miracle occurs. James Ramsey is music director for this production and treble John Healy will portray Amahl. He performed with Central City Opera in Benjamin Britten’s “Turn of the Screw” in 2012 and is a freshman at Denver School of the Arts. He sang with the Colorado Children’s Chorale for six years and recently performed as young Harvey in the Denver Gay Men’s Chorus’ “I Am Harvey Milk.” Mezzo-soprano Valerie Nicolosi, who performs the role of Amahl’s mother, is an experienced operatic performer. Jason Baldwin, tenor; Thomas Kittle, baritone and Antoine Hodge, bass, are Kings Kaspar, Melchior and Balthazar. Members of St. Luke’s church, orchestra and Performing Arts Academy will perform.
Valerie Nicolosi plays Amahl’s mother and John Healy is Amahl in Central City Opera’s production of “Amahl and the Night Visitors” by Gian Carlo Menotti. The performances will be at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Highlands Ranch Dec. 4-6. Courtesy photo
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h New approach brewing at symphony By Sonya Ellingboe
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sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com The Colorado Symphony is increasingly inventive as it reaches out to connect with new audiences. In partnership with Imbibe Denver, which develops events for craft brewers in the area, “Beethoven and Brews” was created. An ensemble of musicians performs at a new, non-traditional venue, co-hosted by a local brewer. There are beer samples, light hors d’oeuvres and musical performances by Colorado Symphony musicians. On Dec. 4, the event returns to the VFW Post #1 Gallery, at 841 Santa Fe Drive, in the Denver Arts District, co-sponsored by Ren-
“Beethoven and Brews” will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4 at VFW Post #1 Gallery, 841 Santa Fe Drive in Denver’s Arts District. Tickets cost $40 advance/$45 day of event at the door and include four 4-ounce pours. Additional beverages and a Beethoven and Brews pint glass are available for purchase. A portion of each ticket price is tax-deductible: coloradosymphony.org/events/Beethoven-Brews. egade Brewery, which is located on Ninth Avenue in the museum arts district. Guests are encouraged to wear “ugly” holiday sweaters, and sponsor Buffalo Exchange will have sweaters from its sizable stock for loan for those who might like to model them in a photo booth
Snowflakes on stage. Artists of the Colorado Ballet perform in “The Nutcracker.” Photo by Michael Watson
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Stay safe when sledding Prevention goes a long way to prevent injuries Metro Creative One of the more popular wintertime activities, sledding attracts scores of participants every time a new coating of snow covers sloping hills. Although sledding can be fun, it also can be risky. The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission says there are thousands of injuries each year related to sledding, snow tubing and toboggans. The majority of injuries occur to children age 14 and younger. Young children are vulnerable to injury because they have higher centers of gravity that can cause them to lose balance more readily. Youngsters’ coordination is not fully developed as well, which makes it difficult for them to steer and avoid obstacles. When sledding, winter revelers big and small need to put safety first before racing down those slopes. • Avoid collisions. Check the sledding space carefully for any obstacles, including waiting children at the end of the run. The Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital says a vast number of sledding injuries are caused by collisions. These occur when a sledder bangs into something, like a fence, tree or another person. Bone fractures are twice as likely to occur from a collision than from falling off a sled. Making sure the coast is clear helps sledders avoid collisions.
Safety is key when sledding this winter. Metro Creative • Dress children appropriately. Treat sledding as you would any activity that involves a moving device. That means making children wear helmets to prevent head injuries. Head and neck injuries are common among children six years old and younger.
Helmets considerably reduce injuries when worn correctly. • Choose the right sled. Sleds that can be steered with handles are generally safer than snow disks or flat sheets heading down a hill. Handles can prevent falls off of
Schomp Mini Cooper & Honda Dealership Ground Breaking Hundreds of Schomp Employees and Schomp fans gathered to celebrate the official groundbreaking of Schomp Auto’s new Mini Cooper and Honda dealerships in Highlands Ranch. The dealerships will be located East of Schomp’s BMW location just off of Lucent Blvd in Highlands Ranch. After the official groundbreaking, attendees gathered at Schomp’s BMW dealership lobby for champagne and appetizers. Visitors learned about the upcoming plans and new dealerships.
the sled, as they give a child something to hold onto. • Sled feet-first. Children should be instructed to always go down a hill feet-first. This way, should they encounter any obstacles, their boots will hit it first and not their delicate heads and necks. • Follow the sled safety guidelines. Read the instructions and safety guidelines for your sled. Heed the recommendation for the number of passengers on a sled at one time. • Check the end of the slope. Do not sled on driveways, hills or slopes that end in a street, dropoff or pond. • Only allow sledding under adult supervision. Children should have an adult with them at all times when sledding. Two adults is preferable because one can stay with a child should he or she become injured while the other goes for help. • Use common sense. Never sled in the street or on a highway. Do not ride a sled being pulled by a motorized vehicle. • Sled only during daylight hours. Unless sledding will occur in well-lit areas at night, it should be done during the day when visibility is best. • Dress in layers. Sledding can be a demanding physical activity. Dress in layers that can be removed if you get too warm. Sweating while sledding increases your risk of hypothermia. Adjust clothing layers accordingly for comfort. Sledding is an enjoyable winter activity that can provide hours of fun and exercise. Sled safely so injuries do not ruin an otherwise festive afternoon.
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The Mini dealership will be 53,358 – square –feet and have two showrooms, a client lounge and café, a service center similar to Schomp BMW’s. The second floor will have a customer lounge and outdoor lounge area with a fireplace and John Cooper car display.
The relocation from Littleton to Highlands Ranch was prompted due to the growth of the dealerships.
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The Honda dealership will have a groundfloor showroom with customer service and lounge center with a coffee bar and outdoor deck. The new space will be in 95,158 squarefoot new build.
For more information about South Metro Denver Chamber membership and event opportunities, please visit www.bestchamber. com
Chamber events and for more information, or call 303-795-0142. Tuesday, December 2 Mastering Business to Business Digital Marketing 7:30 – 9:00 am – South Metro Chamber’s WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial, CO
Thursday, December 4 Women in Business, December Speaker Series: Tommi Wolfe The Startup Expert! 7:30 – 9:00 am – South Metro Chamber’s WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial, CO
Development site.
Guests gathered inside Schomp BMW to celebrate the groundbreaking
Thursday, December 4 Ribbon Cutting for Somnia Sleep Wellness
REGARDING SB-251 RESTRICTED LICENSES ISSUED IN COLORADO This advisory is to inform the business community about the new restricted licenses issued under SB-251 as of August 1, 2014 in Colorado. SB-251 is a law that went into effect but essentially bifurcated the types of licenses that would be issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Persons who are US citizens and permanent residents are eligible for unrestricted licenses; every other type of person will be required to obtain a “restricted” license under the new regulations and laws. Those who are subject to the restricted license include persons who have temporary lawful presence and those who have no lawful presence. Those with temporary lawful presence includes refugees, those who have received deferred action or DACA, pending adjustment applicants, non-immigrant workers, investors, professional athletes, and students.. Those with no lawful presence are those with no current immigration status in the United States. Those with restricted licenses have a black banner printed across their license
that says, “Not valid for federal identification, voting or public benefit purposes.” The purpose for including both lawful and unlawful persons was to ensure that law enforcement would not selectively enforce criminal proceedings against persons not lawfully present in United States. As such, employers will be seeing their non-permanent resident workers, who are here legally in Colorado, with a restricted license. The restricted license essentially means that the person cannot use that license for federal identification and benefit purposes. This would include I-9 verification purposes as that process is a federal process. These persons must use alternative documentation to satisfy I-9 requirements. However, the restricted license is a valid ID and under state statute, it complies with the Real ID Act. The Real ID Act was passed in 2005 to ensure that states provided strict regulations as to how identification documents and driver licenses are issued in order to ensure integrity and security. As such, these licenses, though
restricted, are valid for other state identification purposes such as opening bank accounts and auto registration. Employers must be very careful not to subject themselves to discrimination laws when scrutinizing restricted licenses for their nonpermanent resident workers in the United States. If employers or other business vendors have questions about the implementation of a restricted driver license, please go to the Department of Motor Vehicles website page at https://www.colorado.gov/dmv If employers are concerned about the I-9 verification of an employee with a restricted license, they should contact an immigration attorney for legal advice as soon as possible.
11:00 – 12:30 pm – Somnia Sleep Wellness near the Vistas at Park Meadows 8401 Park Meadows Dr. Lone Tree, CO
Thursday, December 4 New Member Orientation 4:00 – 5:00 pm, South Metro Denver Chamber 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial, CO
*Friday, December 5 REGISTER TODAY! SMDC Economic Forecast Breakfast: Exploring & Shaping Our Future 7:00 – 9:00 am – Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows 10345 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree, CO $35 member/$75 non-member/$325 table of 10
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THINGS DO THEATER/FILM
MOVIE AT the Library
SEE THE story of one of Disney’s greatest villains, “Maleficent,” on the library’s big screen from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. A beautiful, pure-hearted young woman, Maleficent has an idyllic life growing up in a peaceable forest kingdom, until one day when an invading army threatens the land. Maleficent rises to be the land’s fiercest protector, but she ultimately suffers a ruthless betrayal, an act that begins to turn her pure heart to stone. She seeks revenge by placing a curse on the infant Aurora, but as the child grows, Maleficent realizes that Aurora may hold the key to peace and happiness. Enjoy free popcorn and lemonade at the showing. Call 303-795-3961.
MUSIC/CONCERTS JUDY COLLINS
JUDY COLLINS has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable
songwriting, and personal life triumphs. Her luminescent presence shines brightly as new generations bask in the glow of her iconic 50-album body of work, and heed inspiration from her spiritual discipline to thrive in the music industry for half a century. Performance is at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, on the Main Stage at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St. Go to www.LoneTreeArtsCenter.org or call 720-509-1007.
THE 31ST annual Candlelight Walk and Tree Lighting will illuminate downtown Littleton at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28. Families and kids of all ages are encouraged to follow Santa Claus as he makes his way down Main Street. Gather at Town Hall Arts Center, Bega Park or Bradford Auto Body for free hot cider and music from 5-6:30 p.m. Free parking available at Arapahoe Community College. Call 303-795-3863. NAME YOUR Price Adoptions THE DUMB Friends League hopes to break last year’s record of 140 adoptions on Black Friday with its adopt `til you drop event Friday, Nov. 28, when you can name your price for all cats and dogs ages 1 year and older. The Black Friday special is available at all Dumb Friends League locations, including the Buddy Center in Castle Rock and the Quebec Street Shelter in Denver, and at select Petco and PetSmart locations. For information, visit www.ddfl.org or call 303-751-5772. VEGAS STILETTO Fitness Networking A FUN sassy night supporting women in business, Vegas Stiletto Fitness Networking Event is at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at Centerstage Starz, 8150 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Ladies, bring your business cards, shop vendors and meet some other awesome women in our community. All while finding your inner diva with Vegas Stiletto Fitness. It’s a fun sassy class easy for women of all ages and dance abilities. Shoes don’t have to be high. The word “Stiletto” represents empowerment and confidence. Door prizes and refreshments. Reserve your chair at www.WithDavida.com. GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY Meeting THE HIGHLANDS Ranch Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Program will be “Thinking Outside the Pine Box,” presented by Kirk Patton, president, Castle Rock Genealogical Society.
DOWNTOWN LITTLETON Elf Crawl DOWNTOWN LITTLETON presents its first Elf Crawl, benefiting Inter-Faith Community Services (www.ifcs.org). Cost includes a donation to Inter-Faith, a free drink at participating establishments from 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, and a commemorative cup and elf hat to keep you warm. Costumes are encouraged. Purchase tickets at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/ downtown-littleton-elf-crawl-tickets-13711468371. Must be 21 or older to participate. Go to http://littletonrocks.com/event/ elf-pub-crawl/ for details.
CHRISTMAS BIRD Count THE AUDUBON Society of Greater Denver will have its 115th annual Christmas Bird Count from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Audubon Center at Chatfield, 11280 Waterton Road, Littleton. The event is free, and all levels are invited to learn about the birds of Chatfield using bird identification tools such as binoculars, field guides and cell phones. Donations will be accepted to support programs and acvitities at the Audubon Center at Chatfield. Call 303-973-9530 or visit www.denveraudubon. org.
HOLIDAY KICKOFF THE LONE Tree Arts Center Guild will have its holiday kickoff at 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, on the Terrace. Carolers, cookies and hot chocolate will help celebrate the lighting of the center’s 18-foot-tall live Christmas tree. Event is free and open to all.
17 MILE Open House SWING BY for a gentle look at the historic 17 Mile House decorated for Christmas at an open house from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. Enjoy hot cider, a cookie and a walk-through of the house built in the 1860s. Bring your camera if you would like someone to snap a photo of you or your family. There might even be a chance to meet someone who actually lived there in the 1940s. Look for the big red barn just north of Cottonwood on the west side of Parker Road at 8181 S. Parker Road. Call 720-874-6540. FESTIVAL OF Trees COWBOY CHRISTMAS COLORADO BROTHER band Sons and Brothers will take you to Colorado’s roots as a home for cowboys with a mix of holiday tunes and songs from country, Western, bluegrass, swing, rockabilly and gospel. Concert is at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, on the Main Stage at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St. YOUTH ORCHESTRA Concert
SUNDAY SERENADE CELTIC GUITARIST Jerry Barlow will entertain in a free performance at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, at Douglas County Libraries’ James H. LaRue branch, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. His repertoire is a synthesis of his own Celtic-inspired compositions and the traditional music of the British Isles. No registration required. HOLIDAY CLASSIC Reading A SPECIAL guest will read Chris Van Allsburg’s holiday classic,
“The Polar Express,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, at Douglas County Libraries’ Philip S. Miller branch, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. The program is recommended for families with children ages 4 and older. Registration is free at 303-791-7323 or www. DouglasCountyLibraries.org.
DOUGLAS COUNTY Youth Orchestra presents its holiday concert, with music by Mozart, Mouret, Grieg, Dukas and a couple of holiday chestnuts, at 11:15 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at Christ’s Episcopal Church, 615 4th St., Castle Rock. Admission is free; donations are accepted. Go to www.DouglasCountyYouthOrchestra.org. Contact Rebecca Meining, 303-717-8391 or douglascountyyouthorchestra@gmail.com.
CIMARRON MIDDLE School plans its Festival of Trees, a family event from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at 12130 Canterberry Parkway, Parker. More than 40 themed trees will be available to win. Boxed breakfast, coffee, hot chocolate and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts will be included with admission. Kathy Sabin from 9 News will announce the tree winners. Go to http://schools.dcsdk12.org/cims. HOLIDAY HOME Tour CASTLE ROCK Museum hosts a holiday home tour from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, in the historic Craig and Gould neighborhood. Refreshments served. Tickets online at www.castlerockhistoricalsociety.org.
HEALTH/FITNESS
WINTER CONCERT SWALLOW HILL Music Association presents its Winter Joy concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, in Tuft Theater, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver. Tickets are available online at www.swallowhillmusic.org or by calling 303-777-1003 ext. 2. SMITHTONIANS BELL Choir THE SMITHTONIANS Handbell Choir will perform seasonal favorites at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. The ringers in the group have a combined ringing experience of over 250 years. In recent years the group has performed at Boettcher Concert Hall and the Denver Botanic Gardens. Call the library at 303-795-3961. YOUNG VOICES Winter Concert YOUNG VOICES of Colorado will have its winter concert, “Let All the World in Every Corner Sing,” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7 at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts. Five choirs will perform carols and songs from across the globe. Tickets are available through the Newman Center Box Office, 303-871-7720, oronline at www. newmantix.com. Young Voices is based in Englewood.
ART
HOLIDAY FAIR and Artisan Show
CELEBRATE SMALL Business Saturday and kick start your holiday shopping with small businesses from around the state. Pictures with Santa, live music, a vendor marketplace, a silent auction and more. The fair and show is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock. Contact 720-202-2553 or email EntirelyExpos@gmail.com. ANNUAL ART Exhibit The Paint Box Guild of Littleton will have its annual juried exhibit from Tuesday, Dec. 2, to Dec. 31 at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. The reception will be from 2-4 p.m. Dec. 14. Media included are oil, watercolor, pastel, acrylic and mixed media. Library hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. All paintings are for sale. SOCIAL MEDIA & SEO: Allies, Enemies or One in the Same? IS SEO dead? Has it changed significantly? If so, how closely tied
to social media is it or will it be, in theory and in practice. Which, if either, is the better avenue for marketing investment. How should business owners decide? Join the South Metro Chamber of Commerce at 7:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5, for this discussion. Meeting is at 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial. After the meeting, gifts from a number of local organizations will be given. Breakfast treats will be provided. Go to http://www. meetup.com/SocialMarketing/events/160703682/
SOUTH SUBURBAN Art Exhibits LOCAL ARTISTS will have their work on display through Nov. 30 at South Suburban Parks and Recreation centers. Shel Spiegleman’s photographs will be displayed at Goodson, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial, 303-798-2476. Jacqueline Shuler’s paintings and calligraphy will be exhibited at Lone Tree, 10249 Ridgegate Circle, Lone Tree, 303-708-3500. The Paint Box Guild’s paintings will be exhibited at Douglas H. Buck, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, 303-797-8787. Visit www.sspr.org or contact Darcie LaScala at 303-483-7072.
EVENTS
CANDLELIGHT WALK on Main Street
FREE NUTRITION, Cooking Class FREE HEART Health nutrition classes and cooking demonstrations are offered from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3 (Eating for Satiety); and Wednesday, Dec. 10 (Happy, Healthy Holiday Eating) at the South Denver Heart Center, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. Join Richard Collins, M.D., “The Cooking Cardiologist,” along with Susan Buckley, RD, CDE, as they share their expertise on Heart Healthy nutrition and cooking solutions. For more information or to register, call 303-744-1065, www. southdenver.com.
EDUCATION
RANGER TALK in Castlewood Canyon
JOIN PARK Ranger Mark Farris for a weekly presentation about Castlewood Canyon State Park. Learn more about the park and have the opportunity to ask a ranger any questions you may have about the park. Next Ranger Talk program is from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 29; meet at the visitor center. Call 303-688-5242. PRACTICE YOUR English SESSION OF Practice Your English will not meet on Saturday, Nov. 29, and instead will resume at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at Douglas County Libraries in Parker, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive, and the James H. LaRue branch in Highlands Ranch, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd. EDITOR’S NOTE: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.
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Winter requires focus on road safety Poor conditions bring need for different tactics Metro Creative Many people will remember the winter of 2013-14 for all the wrong reasons. Record low temperatures and heavy snowfall were the story last winter. With winter now on the horizon once again, many motorists are looking for ways to ensure their daily commutes or holiday trips to visit family and friends are as safe as possible. When wintry conditions, including snowfall, compromise driving conditions, it’s best for motorists to stay home. But avoiding roadways altogether is not always an option, so motorists who simply must venture out onto the roadways this winter can employ the following strategies to ensure they safely arrive at their destinations. • Consider winter tires. Many drivers are unsure if they need winter tires. Allseason tires may suffice for those drivers who live in regions where heavy snowfall is uncommon. But winter tires are designed to perform when the temperatures are especially cold and in driving conditions featuring ice, slush and snow. Drivers who live in regions where snowfall is significant or even expected to be significant may want to install winter tires just to be on the safe side. Some drivers mistakenly believe that vehicle features such as anti-lock braking systems and traction control make their tires more capable of handling wintry roads. But such features do not provide more traction. ABS and traction control only prevent drivers from over-braking or overpowering the traction of their tires. Only better tires will improve traction. • Drive slowly. Many drivers mistakenly believe they only need to drive slowly when snow is falling. But winter weather can make roadways unsafe even in areas that have not witnessed a single snowflake fall from the sky. Wet winter roads
can quickly turn into icy winter roads, and no ABS system or traction control device can prevent a car that’s traveling too fast from skidding out. Poor visibility is another reason to drive slowly in winter. Peripheral vision is often compromised when driving in winter, as dirt, salt or sand buildup on windshields and side windows and mirrors can make it hard for motorists to fully view their surroundings. Even if your vision is not compromised, a fellow motorist’s might be. So ease up on the gas pedal in winter so you have more time to react to potentially adverse conditions. • Don’t drive too closely to other motorists. In addition to driving slowly, motorists also should leave extra room between their vehicles and the vehicles in front of them. In such conditions, for every 10 mph, drive a minimum of four car lengths behind the motorist in front of you. So if you are driving 50 mph, be sure to leave 20 car lengths between you and the car ahead of you. This gives you ample time to react and builds in some extra response time should your visibility be compromised. • Maintain your vehicle. A vehicle should be maintained regardless of the season, but it’s especially important that your vehicle perform at its peak in winter. A vehicle’s battery and windshield wipers are a winter driver’s best friend, but only if they are operating at optimal capacity. Being stranded on a roadside in winter is more dangerous than in any other time of year. That’s because driver visibility is more compromised in winter, and it can be hard for motorists to see or avoid vehicles on the side of the road. Maintain proper fluid levels and make sure your battery is charged and the gas tank is full before making any winter trips. Wintry conditions often make driving especially hazardous. But drivers who adopt certain habits when driving in winter can greatly reduce their risk of accidents.
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Arts & Crafts
Holly Jolly Christmas Boutique at The Grange in the Meadows
November 21, 10 am-7 pm, November 22, 9 am-4 pm 3692 Meadows Blvd. in Castle Rock.
Start your holiday shopping early! Vendors with handcrafted items, unique gifts, jewelry and more! Don’t miss it! Misc. Notices Want To Purchase
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From left, Tyler Olson, Tyler Turco, and Zach Moye are Ponderosa varsity wrestlers who graduated from the Mustangs junior program Photo by Jim Benton
Grappling with burnout and experience Wrestling from an early age a bonus, but coaches caution against one-sport focus By Jim Benton
jbenton @coloradocommunitymedia.com Young wrestlers are often a source for the success of high school wrestling programs — young meaning grapplers between the ages of 5 and 14 years old. “In order to have a very successful, a high school needs a successful junior program as the backbone of the program,” said Ponderosa coach Corey McNellis. “When we talk about Ponderosa wrestling obviously we are talking about the high school but in the Ponderosa wrestling program the junior program is a big part of it. “Last year the high school coaches took back over running the junior program. … In that eight-year state championship run we had that’s what we had in place was the high school coaches running the junior program so the wrestlers knew the expectations, they knew the techniques we wanted from them and they were prepared as well for the mental piece. I think a junior program is huge.” Ponderosa senior Tanner Olson, a state qualifier last season, grew up in the Mustangs’ youth program. “I started when I was in third grade and
left in eighth grade,” said Olson. “I learned a lot of techniques. I was constantly practicing and learned about the brotherhood of the wrestling team and we all kind of got affected by that. “It was a big impact on my life because you learn lots of new moves and the mentality of becoming a wrestler. You get overwhelmed if you jump right into it. The junior program is a place to start and it builds you up to where you want to be.” Douglas County coach Gary Hartman wrestled in Cherry Creek’s Little Bruins program before competing for the Bruins in high school. “Pretty much every team in our league (Continental) has a youth program,” Hartman said. “If you don’t you’re missing out. We’re trying to be one program from youth, through middle school to us. “Even more than just in our program, junior programs build wrestling as a sport. It absolutely affects our program. We don’t have to teach as much what we want them to do. Most of the team we have right now has gone through that program. The wrestlers have the fundamentals we want them to have. We give them a couple moves here and there that we want them to know. For the most part they know our eight to 10 core moves. They have them down to a tee.” Cherry Creek coach Mike Luhring notices that wrestlers coming from the Little Bruins program are ready to compete.
“It makes the contact as they are making the transition from middle school to high school much easier.” Luhring said. “My staff and I are both the high school coaches and the youth coaches. So the kids are getting the same techniques for not just the four years in high school but also the years they spend in the Little Bruins program. “We keep things a little simpler for the little guys. It’s still basically the same technique that the guys that are qualifying for state year in and year out. They are using the same stuff. I would say a good third of the team has ties to the Little Bruin program.” There is some debate on whether starting youngsters to wrestle too early can burn them out. “As long as they enjoy the sport and don’t move away we usually retain them,” McNellis said. “It’s totally up to the wrestler on how much they do,” added Hartman. “Those kids that wrestle from (age) 4 or 5 competitively, we see a little burnout and we have to reel them back in.” Luhring likes to see his wrestlers get away from wrestling for a while. “I really encourage the guys to do multiple sports even in high school,” he said. ”I have some of my more competitive wrestlers on the varsity squad that are two-sport (athletes) and I have a three-sport athlete on the varsity squad.
RETURNING AREA STATE QUALIFIERS ARAPAHOE: John Daniel CASTLE VIEW: Hudson Marker CHAPARRAL: Dawson Cranmer, Dane Drimmer, Camden Roach and Aaron Trygstad CHERRY CREEK: A.J. Curtis, Josh and Matt
Finesilver
DOUGLAS COUNTY: Jack Bullock, Luke Engler, Robert Gambrell, Tanner Mooney and Zach Summers HERITAGE: Jared Todd PONDEROSA: Joseph Huber, Hunter Matney, Tanner Olson, Kade Snider and Tyler Turco THUNDERRIDGE: Alex Bezugly and Matthew
Stanley
VALOR CHRISTIAN: Coby Welch
“We want them excited about the upcoming wrestling season, we don’t want them dreading it and feeling like `oh here we go again.’ If they get away from the mat a little while then the absence of it breaks the monotony and hopefully they have a better mind state and they are physically ready to get back at it.”
SPORTS ROUNDUP All-state cross country
Junior Ben Butler of SkyView Academy was named the Class 3A runner of the year in the 2014 all-state boys cross country teams presented by CHSAANow.com, ColoradoPreps and MaxPreps. Valor Christian senior Lauren Ogg was a first-team selection on the girls Class 4A team.
State softball teams named
Freshman pitcher Alexandria Kilponen
and coach Dave Atencio of Valor Christian gained top honors in the Class 4A all-state softball team announced by CHSSANow.com, ColoradoPreps and MaxPreps. Kilponen was named player of the Year and Atencio coach of the year for helping the Eagles winning the state title. Valor senior centerfielder Kendall Ohman and Ponderosa senior pitcher Aly Power were also first-team Class 4A
picks. Seniors Shelby Mann and Makenna Roth of Valor made the second team. Castle View pitcher Savannah Hunter, Rock Canyon senior shortstop Hannah Clark and senior Douglas County third baseman/catcher Ashley Kim were named to Class 5A first team. Secondteam selections included Rock Canyon sophomore catcher Sloane Stewartson and Douglas County junior infielder Clara Larson.
Manhart unanimous first-teamer
Former ThunderRidge standout Cole Manhart, a 6-foot-6, 310 pound senior left guard on the Nebraska Kearney football team, was a unanimous selection for the second straight year on the All-Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association first team all-league team. Manhart, a team cocaptain for the Lopers — who were 3-8 this season — is considered one of the top pro prospects among non-Division I athletes.
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BNI CONNECTIONS (www.thebniconnections.com) invites business owners to
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CERTUS PROFESSIONAL Network meets for its Littleton networking event from 9:30-11 a.m. the fourth Thursday of the month at Panera Bread, 3702 River Point Parkway, Littleton. Build your network, grow your business, network less. Our events are structured to connect professionals with the resources, power partners and leaders to expand their business and the business of others. Open to all industries, includes 30 minutes of open networking and organized introductions to the group. Cost: $12 non-CERTUS members at the door. First participants pay half price. RSVP not required. More info about CERTUS™ Professional Network at http://www.CertusNetwork.com. CONTACTS UNLIMITED is a business and professional leads group that meets at Courtesy Ford, 8252 S. Broadway, Littleton in the meeting room on the first, second, and third Thursday of every month. Meeting time is 8-9:15 a.m. Visitors are welcome. Call Jenifer at 303-221-6550. LITTLETON LETIP meets from 7-8:30 a.m. every Tuesday for breakfast at Egg and I,
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HOMESTEAD 9-HOLE Golf Women’s Golf League is accepting membership applications for the 2012 season. You do not need a GHIN number to join, but can acquire one as you play. We golf Monday mornings, April through October. To join this fun and active group, contact Barbara McGovern, barbmc30@gmail.com. Homestead Golf Course is at South Kipling and W. Hampden Ave., 11500 W. Hampden. Call 720-963-5181. LADIES GOLF League at Raccoon Creek Golf Course, Littleton, is
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basketball players grades fifth through 12th meets twice per week and operates all year. Play in leagues and tournaments. Send inquiries to ronkburgin@yahoo.com.
STROLLER STRIDES is a group fitness program that provides moms with a challenging workout and the opportunity to build relationships and gain the emotional support needed to adjust to the tremendous life change called motherhood. Classes are offered at 9:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at DeKoevend Park, near University and Arapahoe, and at 9:30 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at Clement Park, near Wadsworth and Bowles. For more information, visit the Stroller Strides Web site at www.strollerstrides.com or call Kathy or Karen Zawadzki at 888-684-0641 or e-mail kandk@strollerstrides.net. WESLEY WRITERS is a small group of vignette memoir writers who meet at 10 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St. Share stories of the joys and sorrows of our yesteryears. No fees.
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ANTIQUE CLUB meets the second Saturday each month from 10 a.m. to noon at Antique Gallery, 5501 S. Broadway, Littleton. Call 303-794-8100. ARAPAHOE COUNTY Young Democrats meetings are the third Thursday each month. Call Benjamin Godfrey at 303-745-3418 or e-mail bhgodfrey@qwest.net. AMAZING TITAN Toastmasters meets from
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BEMIS EVENING Book Group meets at the library, 6014 S. Datura St., in Littleton, the third Monday each month at 7 p.m. Call 303-795-3961. BEMIS KNITTING Group invites knitters to the library’s knitting group, which meets Fridays at 2 p.m. in Sophie’s Place. Just bring a pair of needles and a skein of yarn. Beginners learn skills such as casting on, knitting, pearling, and casting off, while experienced knitters get project ideas and provide hints and tips. The group is creating mittens,
BEMIS NONFICTION Writers’ Group. Unpublished nonfiction writers of personal essays and/or articles meet the second Monday each month at 6:30 p.m. in the café area of Sophie’s Place at the library. Take a pencil and five copies of a recent essay, no longer than 650 words, to share and read aloud. Elaine Kallos, a language arts instructor, facilitates the group. BENEVOLENT AND Protective Order of
Elks Lodge No.1650 meets at 8 p.m. Thursdays at 5749 S. Curtice St., Littleton. Call 303-794-1811.
BOARDS OF Directors of the Southgate Water District and the Southgate Sanitation District, Arapahoe and Douglas counties, meet at 4 p.m. the second Tuesday each month at office of the districts, 3722 E. Orchard Road, Littleton. Agenda information for each meeting is posted at Southgate office not less than 24 hours before meetings. BOY SCOUTS of America Pack 633 welcomes all first- through fifth-graders to join any time during the year. Call Nick Erlenburg at 303-471-4172. THE BREAKFAST Club Singles 50 Plus meets
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CENTER FOR Inner Initiative presents Open Talks on the Initiatic Way and how the key principles from Eastern, Western and 4h Way Traditions can enlighten the search for Essence within. Meetings are the last Tuesday of each month at 5594 S. Prince St., Littleton. Call or email for time: 303-798-1800 or mail@innerinitiative.org. Go to www. innerinitiative.org CHATFIELD SERTOMA Club meets the first and third Mondays at Bistro Aspen Grove, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Contact Linda Holloway at 303-423-4197 or linda@ bessieshope.org. COFFEE AND Conversation Group connects people in the community who like to discuss books, current events and any topic of interest. The group meets from 10-11 a.m. the second Monday of each month in Sophie’s Place at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Free snacks and beverages are provided. Call 303-795-3961. THE COLUMBINE Genealogical and Historical Society has a program meeting on the second Tuesday of each month, except in June, July, August, and December. A social meeting is the second Tuesday of December. A genealogy workshop is the third Tuesday of each month, except in June, July, August, and December. Contact JoAnn LaGuardia at 303-770-3420 or visit www.rootsweb. com/~cocghs/index.htm. COLUMBINE LADIES We welcome new members to our fun loving group. Join us for games (bridge, canasta, MahJongg and pinochle). Enjoy monthly luncheons at great restaurants and quarterly social events. Dues are $24 annually. Visitors are welcome. For more information or to make a reservation to attend our next luncheon, call Jackie Hirt at 303-972-3384. COLUMBINE COMMUNICATORS Toastmasters can help if speaking in public makes you anxious. We improve your communications and leadership skills in a thoughtful, supportive environment. Our club meets from 7-8:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of the month at the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Station, 11139 Bradford St., Littleton. Visitors are welcome. Contact Herb Dreo at herb@dreomc. com (303-763-7334) or Pam Toyen at ptoyen7@hotmail.com (303-570-8606). Visit http://columbine.toastmastersclubs. org/ CURRENT EVENTS Group meets the first Wednesdays of the month from 1-3 p.m. at the Buck Recreation Center, 2004 Powers Ave. in Littleton. Call 303730-4609. DAUGHTERS OF the American Revolu-
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a century, DBE has been a common bond for women of British heritage living in the United States. DBE is open to women who are citizens or residents of the United States who are of British Commonwealth birth or ancestry or who are married to men of British Commonwealth birth or ancestry. There are six chapters in Colorado, including chapters in Littleton, Englewood, Centennial, Evergreen and Boulder County. Call Chris at 303-683-6154 or Olive at 303-347-1311 or visit www. dbecolorado.org and use the contact form available.
DISCOVERY CLUB is a fun and exciting way to meet new friends and enjoy recreational activities. Activities include sports, arts and crafts, drama, singing, dancing, board and computer games, group and individual activities. Volunteer opportunities exist for people older than 15. Student volunteers can earn community service hours. Club meets third Saturday each month at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8817 South Broadway. Call Jenita Rhodes at 303-791-0659. DRY CREEK Sertoma Club. The only all Women’s Sertoma club in the metro area meets for breakfast at 7 a.m. the first and third Wednesday of the month at Toast Restaurant, 2700 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton, or for lunch on the second Friday of the month at interesting restaurants. The club comprises women dedicated to the common goal of helping people in the community with funds and volunteer time, especially in the area of hearing health. Help make a difference through SERvice TO MAnkind and make new friends while you are at it. For more information contact Carol at 303798-3912 or bcworth@aol.com. THE HIGHLANDS Ranch/Littleton Chapter of Mothers and More meets the second Tuesday of each month. See www.mothersandmore.org/chapters/ highlandsranchlittletonCO/ or e-mail hrmothersandmore@ hotmail.com for more information. JOB’S DAUGHTERS International, Bethel No. 33, of Littleton, is a youth organization for girls ages 11-20 who have a Masonic relationship with either Master Masons, Job’s Daughters, Eastern Star or other Masonic organizations. The girls meet first and third Mondays at 7:15 p.m. at the Masonic Hall across from the Melting Pot restaurant. THE LEAGUE of Women Voters of Arapahoe County has two meetings per month. No unit meetings are in June through August, but the two unit meetings per month will begin again in September on second Monday evenings and second Thursday mornings. Call 303-798-2939. LITTLETON GARDEN Club meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month, September through May. A speaker is featured at each meeting. Guests are welcome. Additional information can be found at http://groups.yahoo. com/group/littletongardenclub/. LITTLETON JUNIOR Chamber of Commerce, Jaycees, welcomes interested parties between the ages of 21-40 to become involved with this social and community service organization. Jaycees meet at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday each month at Burt Chevrolet, 5200 S. Broadway, and at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday each month at Breckenridge Grille, 2852 W. Bowles Ave. Call 303-914-0180 or visit littletonjaycees.org.
SALOME’S STARS FOR THE WEEK OF NOV 24, 2014
ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) While it seems that chaos is taking over, you get everything back to normal, even if it means being more than a little assertive with some people. Expect to hear more job-related news soon. TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) Expect to be able to move ahead with your workplace plans now that you have a good idea of what you might have to face. You also can anticipate a welcome change on the home front. GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) A quieter period settles in, giving you a chance to catch your breath, as well as allowing for more time to handle some important family matters. The arts dominate this weekend. Enjoy them. CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) The frustrations of last week have pretty much played themselves out. You should find things going more smoothly, especially with those all-important personal matters. LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) Once again, you find a creative way to resolve a pesky problem in short order. However, a matter involving a possible breach of confidence might need a bit more time to check out. VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) Reuniting with an old friend could lead to the sharing of some great new experiences. But be careful you don’t find yourself once again being super-critical or overly judgmental. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) You should be seeing some positive results following your move toward repairing that unraveling relationship. There might be some setbacks, but staying with it ultimately pays off. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) Encouraging a friendlier environment in the home could go a long way to help dissipate anger and resolve problems, especially those affecting children. It won’t be easy, but you can do it. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) A recent act of kindness is beginning to show some unexpected (but very welcome) results. On another note, expect to hear more about a possible move to another locale. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) The good news is that the sure-footed Goat can rely on his or her skill to get around obstacles in the workplace. The notso-good news is that new impediments could turn up later. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) A change of pace is welcome but also confusing. Before you make decisions one way or another, be sure you know precisely what it is you’re being asked to do. PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) Don’t fret if you don’t get the gratitude you think you’re owed for doing a nice thing for someone. There might be a good reason for that. In any event, what’s important is that you did it. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of making the sort of wise decisions that ultimately shed new light on dark situations. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
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follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 6, BLOCK 14, WALNUT HILLS FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 8214 E Davies Avenue, Centennial, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
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Public Trustees Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0952-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 5, 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): KERRY LEGO Original Beneficiary(ies): U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ND Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER OF U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ND Date of Deed of Trust: March 17, 2005 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: March 24, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number): B5041940 Original Principal Amount: $160,800.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $144,102.87 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 25, BLOCK 23, NOB HILL SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 6916 S CLERMONT DR, 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, 01/07/2015, 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: 11/13/2014 Last Publication: 12/11/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 09/05/2014 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 David R. Doughty #40042 Allison 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 # 14-001045 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.: 0952-2014 First Publication: 11/13/2014 Last Publication: 12/11/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0971-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 16, 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) Nancy C. Birkett Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for America's Wholesale Lender Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Bank of New York Mellon, f/k/a The Bank of New York, as trustee, on behalf of the holders of the Alternative Loan Trust 2007-5CB, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-5CB Date of Deed of Trust February 09, 2007 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 20, 2007 Recording Information (Reception Number) B7021349 Original Principal Amount $190,400.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $186,196.01 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 6, BLOCK 14, WALNUT HILLS FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 8214 E Davies Avenue, Centennial, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/07/2015, at the East
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, 01/07/2015, 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: 11/13/2014 Last Publication: 12/11/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 09/16/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Jennifer Griest #34830 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery-Graber #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 10-16812R The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012
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Legal Notice NO.: 0971-2014 First Publication: 11/13/2014 Last Publication: 12/11/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0986-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 19, 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) Oasis Deck & Shade, Inc. Original Beneficiary(ies) Summit Bank & Trust Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Summit Bank & Trust Date of Deed of Trust May 27, 2008 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 05, 2008 Recording Information (Reception Number) B8064277 Original Principal Amount $160,819.31 Outstanding Principal Balance $136,723.69 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: 0986-2014 EXHIBIT A CONDOMINIUM UNIT D, EAGLE PRAIRIE II OFFICE*WAREHOUSE CENTER (AN OFFICE-WAREHOUSE CONDOMINIUM), IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DECLARATION RECORDED JUNE 7, 2001 AT RECEPTION NO B1090670 AND AS AMENDED BY SUPPLEMENT TO THE DECLARATION RECORDED BY JULY 11, 2001 AT RECEPTION NO, B1112407, AND CONDOMINIUM MAP RECOED JUNE 7, 2001 AT RECEPTION NO. B1090671, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.Also known by street and number as: 14883 E Hinsdale Ave D, Centennial, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/07/2015, 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: 11/13/2014 Last Publication: 12/11/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 09/19/2014 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: Christopher J. Heaphey #38559 Holland & Hart LLP Attorneys at Law 600 East Main Street, Suite 104, Aspen, CO 81611 (970) 925-3476 Attorney File # Oasis 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.: 0986-2014 First Publication: 11/13/2014 Last Publication: 12/11/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1007-2014
Public Trustees Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1007-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 24, 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): John M Toney and Valerie Toney Original Beneficiary(ies): Homeside Lending, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust: October 25, 2000 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: October 31, 2000 Recording Information (Reception Number): B0141025 Original Principal Amount: $125,002.50 Outstanding Principal Balance: $111,776.50 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: Lot 4, Block 25, Nob Hill Third Filing, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. Also known by street and number as: 7126 South Birch Way, Littleton, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/14/2015, 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: 11/20/2014 Last Publication: 12/18/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 09/24/2014 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: Susan Hendrick #33196 Marcello G. Rojas #46396 Klatt, Odekirk, Augustine, Sayer, Treinen & Rastede, P.C. 9745 E. Hampden Ave., Suite 400, Denver, CO 80231 (303) 3532965 Attorney File # CO140010 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.: 1007-2014 First Publication: 11/20/2014 Last Publication: 12/18/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1008-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 24, 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): E. Ray Ward and Teresa S. Ward Original Beneficiary(ies): Compass Bank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: RREF II CB III-CO RTW, LLC Date of Deed of Trust: May 16, 2002 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: May 22, 2002 Recording Information (Reception Number): B2095002 Original Principal Amount: $162,400.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $115,139.20 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 this reference Also known by street and number as: 1100 W Littleton Blvd, 103 & 105, Littleton, CO 80120. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/14/2015, 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: 11/20/2014 Last Publication: 12/18/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO
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The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/14/2015, 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: 11/20/2014 Last Publication: 12/18/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 09/24/2014 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: Jeremy Peck #36588 M. Lou Raders #15636 Kutak Rock LLP 1801 California Street, Denver, CO 80202-2626 (303) 297-2400 Attorney File # Ward 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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1008-2014 EXHIBIT "A" The following real property situate in Arapahoe County, State of Colorado, to wit: THE PROPERTY ADDRESS IS 1100 W. LITTLETON BLVD. LITILETON, CO 80120 CONDOMINIUM UNITS 103 AND 105, LITTLETON OFFICE CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE COND OM IN IU M M AP, R EC OR D ED ON NOVEMBER 20, 2001, RECEPTION NO. B1198513 IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATIONS FOR LITTLETON OFFICE CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED ON NOVEMBER 20, 2001, RECEPTION NO. B1198514, IN SAID RECORDS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO TOGETHER WITH; All present and future improvements and fixtures; all tangible personal property, including, without limitation, all machinery, equipment, building materials, and goods of every nature (excluding household goods) now or hereafter located on or used in connection with the real property, whether or not affixed to the land; all privileges, hereditaments, and appurtenances, including all development rights associated with the real property, whether previously or subsequently transferred to the real property from other real property or now or hereafter susceptible of transfer from this real property to other real property; all leases, licenses and other agreements; all rents, issues and profits; all water, well, ditch, reservoir and mineral rights and stocks pertaining to the real property (cumulatively, "Property"); to have and to hold the Property and the rights hereby granted for the use and benefit of Trustee, his successors and assigns, until payment in full of all Obligations secured hereby. Legal Notice NO.: 1008-2014 First Publication: 11/20/2014 Last Publication: 12/18/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
Name Changes Public Notice County Court Arapahoe County, Colorado 1790 W. Littleton Blvd. Littleton, Colorado 80120 In the Matter of the Petition of: Parent/ Petitioner: Kimberly Steed For Minor Child: Katherine Lane Leise To Change the Child’s Name to: Katherine Lane Steed Case Number: 2014 C 301206 NOTICE TO NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT BY PUBLICATION Notice to: David Gerlach non custodial parent. Notice is given that a hearing is scheduled as follows: Date: December 18, 2014 Time: 9:30 AM Location: 1790 W. Littleton Blvd. Division A2 Littleton, Colorado 80120 For the purpose of requesting a change of name for Katherine Lane Leise. At this hearing the Court may enter an order changing the name of the minor child. To support or voice objection to the proposed name change, you must appear at the hearing. Date: 11/6/2014 Kimberly Steed 4395 South Clarkson St. Englewood, CO 80113 Legal Notice No.: 55570 First Publication: November 20, 2014 Last Publication: December 18, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on November 12, 2014 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Tatyana Drozdov be changed to Tatyana Drozdova. Case No.: 2014 C 301248 Tammera Herivel By: Sharon Calhoun, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 55604 First Publication: November 27, 2014 Last Publication: December 11, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent
Notice To Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Gary Keith Schumacher, aka Gary K. Schumacher, aka Gary Schumacher, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30921 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Co-Personal Representatives or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before March 13, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred. Ruth Schumacher Co-Personal Representative 10098 Carlyle Avenue St. Louis, MO 63114 Michele McCarty,
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Gary Keith Schumacher, aka Gary K. Schumacher, aka Gary Schumacher, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30921
Public Notice All persons having claims against the DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE above-named estate are required to COUNTY, COLORADO present them to the Co-Personal Represadvertise your notices call 303-566-4100 7325 South Potomac St. entatives or To to the District Court of public Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before Centennial, CO 80112 March 13, 2015 or the claims may be Case No: 2013CV32128 Div.: 204 forever barred. Plaintiff(s): PINEY CREEK EAST Ruth Schumacher RECREATION ASSOCIATION, INC. Co-Personal Representative Defendant(s): PRISCILLA VASQUEZ, 10098 Carlyle Avenue CYNTHIA MARES, as PUBLIC TRUSTEE of ARAPAHOE COUNTY, St. Louis, MO 63114 COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. Michele McCarty, SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE Co-Personal Representative 7505 No. 111th Avenue TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This Omaha, NE 68142 Notice is given with regard to the following: Legal Notice No: 55548 First Publication: November 13, 2014 CREDITOR: PINEY CREEK EAST Last Publication: November 27, 2014 RECREATION ASSOCIATION, INC. Publisher: Littleton Independent OWNER: PRISCILLA VASQUEZ Public Notice County of Recording: ARAPAHOE Reception No. of Recorded Lien, was the Estate of M. Irene Bishop, Declaration: reception number 2809245 a/k/a Margarete Irene Bishop, Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Deceased Restrictions of the Piney Creek East ReCase Number 14PR30309 creation Association, Inc. recorded March 19, 1987 reception number 2809245 in All persons having claims against the Book 5082 page 138 above-named estate are required to Judgment Amount: $3,403.51 present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Arapahoe, This is to advise you that a Sheriff’s Sale County, Colorado on or before March 13, has commenced in the office of the under2015, or the claims may be forever barred. signed Sheriff to foreclose the lien described above. The following described Robert J. Bishop property situated in Arapahoe County, Personal Representative State of Colorado, is all of the property en5934 East Nichols Place cumbered by said LIEN: Centennial, CO 80112
Notice To Creditors
Legal Notice No.: 55555 First Publication: November 13, 2014 Last Publication: November 27, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Maurice O. Reiber, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30889 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before March 13, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred. John M. Reiber Personal Representative c/o Patrick A. Schilken, P.C 6060 Greenwood Plaza Blvd #700 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Legal Notice No: 55571 First Publication: November 13, 2014 Last Publication: November 27, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Helen J. Young, Deceased Case Number 2014PR30950 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before March 27, 2015, or the claims may be forever barred. Person Giving Notice: Sarah E. Cramer Personal Representative 2201 S. Clayton Denver, Colorado 80210 Legal Notice No.: 55605 First Publication: November 27, 2014 Last Publication: December 11, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mary Tawara, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30931 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before March 20, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred. Bruce Tawara Personal Representative 7835 W. Oxford Circle Lakewood, CO 80235 Legal Notice No: 55599 First Publication: November 20, 2014 Last Publication: December 4, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of John R. Black, aka John Richard Black, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30870 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before March 13, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred. Kenneth C. Fitzpatrick Personal Representative 3634 Bucknell Circle Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129 303-346-8223 Legal Notice No: 55546 First Publication: November 13, 2014 Last Publication: November 27, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of George W. Calkins, aka George William Calkins, and as George Calkins, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30922 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Co-Personal Representatives or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before March 13, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred. Bradley H. Calkins Co-Personal Representative 7268 South Tucson Way Centennial, Colorado 80012 303-733-4627 Lisa L. Calkins Co-Personal Representative 4505 South Yosemite Street, Unit 357 Denver, Colorado 80237 303-741-1776 Legal Notice No: 55573 First Publication: November 13, 2014 Last Publication: November 27, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent
Misc. Private Legals Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 7325 South Potomac St. Centennial, CO 80112 Case No: 2013CV32128 Div.: 204 Plaintiff(s): PINEY CREEK EAST RECREATION ASSOCIATION, INC. Defendant(s): PRISCILLA VASQUEZ, CYNTHIA MARES, as PUBLIC TRUSTEE of ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC.
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Lot 7, Block 11, Tuscany South Subdivision, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Also known as 19648 E. Maplewood Ave Aurora, CO 80016. The violation of the covenant upon which the foreclosure is based is set forth in the Order entered in the above-captioned action on June 6, 2014. The Sheriff’s sale will take place at 10:00 a.m., on January 8, 2015, in front of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, at 13101 E. Broncos Parkway, Centennial, Colorado. Questions regarding the sale should be directed to the Civil Section of the Sheriff’s Office, telephone 720-874-3851. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE.** THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The name, address, telephone number, and bar registration number of each attorney representing the holder of the evidence of debt is: Peter E. Muccio, #34026 Tschetter Hamrick Sulzer, P.C. 3600 S. Yosemite St., Ste. 828 Denver, CO 80237 Phone No: 303.699.3484 Facsimile No: 720.449.0160 Signed September 29, 2014 David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 55457 First publication: November 13, 2014 Last publication: December 11, 2014 Published in: Littleton Independent, 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd., #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 PUBLIC NOTICE COUNTY COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 1790 W. LITTLETON BLVD. LITTLETON, CO 80120 Plaintiff: BELLCO FIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION vs. Defendant(s): ROBERT L. LYNCH David A. Bauer, #7576 David A. Bauer, P.C. 2594 South Lewis Way, Suite A Lakewood, Colorado 80227 Phone: 303-986-1200 Fax: 303-988-8913 Case Number: 03 C 1852 NOTICE TO SHOW CAUSE WHEREAS, Plaintiff has moved this Court pursuant to said rules of civil procedure that the judgment entered in the instant matter on February 28, 2003 in favor of the Plaintiff and against the Defendant(s) which judgment remains unsatisfied, be revived, NOW THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED, the Defendant(s), ROBERT L. LYNCH , shall show cause within fourteen (14) days from the service of this Notice to Show Cause if any he/she/they has/have, why the judgment heretofore entered should not be revived with like force and effect. WITNESS the hand and seal of the Clerk of the Court in LITTLETON, Colorado, this 19th day of August, 2014. /s/ Clerk of the Court Clerk of the Court Legal Notice No.: 55543 First Publication: November 6, 2014 Last Publication: December 4, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac St., Centennial, CO 80112 303-649-6355 Civil Action No. 2012CV1824 Plaintiff: U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION N.D. v. Defendants: NANCY E. NOAH, an individual; ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE. SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE Under an Amended Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure entered August 7, 2014, in the above entitled action, I am ordered to sell certain real property, as follows: Original Grantor: Nancy E. Noah Original Beneficiary: U.S. Bank, National Association N.D. Current Holder of the evidence of debt secured by the Deed of Trust: U.S. Bank National Association as Successor by Merger to U.S. Bank National Association ND Date of Deed of Trust: March 10, 2008 Date of Recording of Deed of Trust: April 11, 2008 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Information: B8041948 Original Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness: $163,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness as of the date hereof: $160,164.28 3-18-2009 Amount of Judgment entered August 7, 2014: $186,623.48 – Unpaid Balance of Note $3,842.62 – Attorneys’ Fees and Costs Description of property to be foreclosed: LOT 9, BLOCK 18 IN AURORA HILLS 9th
Date of Recording of Deed of Trust: April 11, 2008 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Information: B8041948 Original Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness: $163,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness as of the date hereof: $160,164.28 3-18-2009 Amount of Judgment entered August 7, 2014: $186,623.48 – Unpaid Balance of Note $3,842.62 – Attorneys’ Fees and Costs Description of property to be foreclosed:
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LOT 9, BLOCK 18 IN AURORA HILLS 9th FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as 12700 E. Kentucky Place, Aurora, CO 80012 THE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The covenants of said Deed of Trust have been violated as follows: failure to make payments on said indebtedness when the same were due and owing, and the legal holder of the indebtedness has accelerated the same and declared the same immediately fully due and payable. NOTICE OF SALE THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will, at 10:00 A.M., on January 22, 2015, at the Office of the Arapahoe County Sheriff, 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy., Centennial, CO 80112, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property described above, and all interest of said Grantor and the heirs and assigns of said Grantor therein, for the purpose of paying the judgment amount entered herein, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. All inquiries regarding the sale should be directed to the Civil Division of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, telephone 720-874-3851.
September 25 and 26, 2014
**BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE.** The name, address, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Torben M. Welch, Esq. #34282, Messner Reeves LLP, 1430 Wynkoop Street, Suite 300, Denver, CO 80202, Telephone: (303) 623-1800.
THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The covenants of said Deed of Trust have been violated as follows: failure to make payments on said indebtedness when the same were due and owing, and the legal holder of the indebtedness has accelerated the same and declared the same immediately fully due and payable.
Misc. Private Legals NOTICE OF SALE
THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will, at 10:00 A.M., on January 22, 2015, at the Office of the Arapahoe County Sheriff, 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy., Centennial, CO 80112, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property described above, and all interest of said Grantor and the heirs and assigns of said Grantor therein, for the purpose of paying the judgment amount entered herein, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. All inquiries regarding the sale should be directed to the Civil Division of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, telephone 720-874-3851. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE.** The name, address, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Torben M. Welch, Esq. #34282, Messner Reeves LLP, 1430 Wynkoop Street, Suite 300, Denver, CO 80202, Telephone: (303) 623-1800. 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. This Sheriff’s Notice of Sale is signed October 20, 2014. David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 55510 First Publication: November 27, 2014 Last Publication: December 25, 2014 Published in: Littleton Independent, 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd., #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
720-874-3851.
The name, address, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Torben M. Welch, Esq. #34282, Messner Reeves LLP, 1430 Wynkoop Street, Suite 300, Denver, CO 80202, Telephone: (303) 623-1800.
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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. This Sheriff’s Notice of Sale is signed October 20, 2014. David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 55510 First Publication: November 27, 2014 Last Publication: December 25, 2014 Published in: Littleton Independent, 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd., #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 PUBLIC NOTICE DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013CV030443 DIVISION NO. 204
COMBINED NOTICE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM
Plaintiff: CARRIAGE PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, a Colorado nonprofit corporation, v. Defendants: AARON JORDAN; CYNTHIA D. MARES as Arapahoe County Public Trustee
TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice:
David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado
You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced PIN TAX property is to be OWNER conductedNAME by the Civil Division YEAR of the Sheriff's Office of Arapahoe & SITuS AddRESS County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 8th day of January, 2015, at 13101 E. 033155777 2013 WHERE Broncos Pkwy.,2990 Centennial, S LIPAN ST 39 CO 80112; phone number ENGLEWOOD 720-874-3935. At which CO 80110-1485 sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to 033155785 2013 WHERE the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no 2990 S LIPAN ST 40 warranty relating to title, possession, or 80110-1485 quiet enjoymentENGLEWOOD in and to CO said real property in connection with this sale. 033156889 2013 WHERE 2990REQUIRED S LIPAN ST 60 TO HAVE **BIDDERS ARE ENGLEWOODFUNDS CO 80110-1490 CASH OR CERTIFIED SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID 033156897 2013 WHERE AT TIME OF SALE. ** 3070 S LIPAN ST 15 Further, for the purpose of CO paying off, curENGLEWOOD 80110-1494 ing default or redemption, as provided by statute, intent be directed to or con033156935 2013 must WHERE ducted at the above address 2990 S LIPAN ST 61 of the Civil Division of the ENGLEWOOD Sheriff’s Office of CO 80110-1490 Arapahoe County, Colorado.
OWNER NAME
LEGAL ASSESSEd TOTAL dESCRIPTION VALuE duE 12x50 VIN# 3HG5012C2N21178 1967 GREAT LAKES/GUERDON
251
76.46
1973 SKYLINE/BUDDY 12x60 VIN# 0459436G
287
76.31
032273780 2013
DROEGER LINDA S 8201 S SANTA FE DR 274 LITTLETON CO 80120-4313
1973 HILLCREST 14x64 VIN# 02591288G
655
117.52
032276142 2013
PITTS LESLIE WAYNE 205 S MCDONNELL ST BYERS CO 80103-9817
1974 TARTAN 14x75 VIN# FR3214746040051
494
90.80
032284366 2013
MEDINA JAIME 3297 S SANTA FE DR 06 ENGLEWOOD CO 80110-2136
1966 GEER 12x60 VIN# 4578
357
81.51
032284421 2013
ATEN BRETT YOUNG JR 26900 E COLFAX AVE 397 AURORA CO 80018-2363
1977 GUERDON/LONGMONT 14x68 VIN# 1772
598
129.90
032285656 2013
BRANNAN DONALD 26900 E COLFAX AVE 213 AURORA CO 80018-2345
1979 BENDIX 24x64 V IN# FD1602AB
888
166.21
032286270 2013
PALS RESCUE & RUEFF GREG 26900 E COLFAX AVE 152 AURORA CO 80018-2339
1978 EMBASSY 14x64 VIN# 2413
339
97.46
032286296 2013
WHERE 2990 S LIPAN ST 59 ENGLEWOOD CO 80110-1490
1978 MEDALLION 14x60 VIN# 7416U
328
032286997 2013
MURROW FLORA A 1191 N COUNTY ROAD 157 11A STRASBURG CO 80136-9404
Prior Year(s) Due 1959 FLAMINGO 10x47 VIN# GDO462C85A
032288833 2013
ROBINSON LINDA L 3070 S LIPAN ST 24 ENGLEWOOD CO 80110-1400
032289945 2013
CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013CV030443 DIVISION NO. 204 COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM Plaintiff: CARRIAGE PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, a Colorado nonprofit corporation, v. Defendants: AARON JORDAN; CYNTHIA D. MARES as Arapahoe County Public Trustee Regarding: Garage Unit A, Garage No. 4, Carriage Park Condominiums, According to the Condominium Map Thereof Recorded on March 24, 2004 under Reception No B4051985 in the Records of the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Arapahoe County, Colorado, as Amended by the First Amendment to Condominium Map Recorded July 28, 2001 at Reception No. 01071342, and as defined and described in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions of Carriage Park Recorded November 7, 2002 Under Reception No. B2212134 in said records, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado
TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice:
You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 8th day of January, 2015, at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy., Centennial, CO 80112; phone number 720-874-3935. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.
Regarding: Garage Unit A, Garage No. 4, Carriage Park Condominiums, According to the Condominium Map Thereof Recorded on March 24, 2004 under Reception No B4051985 in the Records of the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Arapahoe County, Colorado, as Amended by the First Amendment to Condominium Map Recorded July 28, 2001 at Reception No. 01071342, and as defined and described in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions of Carriage Park Recorded November 7, 2002 Under Reception No. B2212134 in said records, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado
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More commonly known as: 1429 S. Chambers Road, #A, Aurora, CO 80012 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 8th day of January, 2015, at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy., Centennial, CO 80112; phone number 720-874-3935. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. ** Further, for the purpose of paying off, curing default or redemption, as provided by statute, intent must be directed to or conducted at the above address of the Civil Division of the Sheriff’s Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado.
County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 8th day of January, 2015, at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy., Centennial, CO 80112; phone number 720-874-3935. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.
November 27, 2014
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**BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. ** Further, for the purpose of paying off, curing default or redemption, as provided by statute, intent must be directed to or conducted at the above address of the Civil Division of the Sheriff’s Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. DATED in Centennial, Colorado this 8th day of October, 2014. David C. Walcher Sheriff of Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF: ORTEN CAVANAGH & HOLMES, LLC 1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202 Public Notice: 55458 First Publication: November 13, 2014 Last Publication: December 11, 2014 Published In: Littleton Independent 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd., #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
Arapahoe County Tax Lien Section L1
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. DATED in Centennial, Colorado this 8th day of October, 2014. David C. Walcher Sheriff of Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff
MANUFACTURED HOMES DELINQUENT TAX LIST
This Sheriff’s Notice of Sale is signed October 20, 2014.
TAX
DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO
2014
Regarding: Garage Unit A, Garage No. 4, Carriage Park Condominiums, According to the Condominium Map Thereof Recorded on March 24, 2004 under Reception No B4051985 in the Records of the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Arapahoe County, Colorado, as Amended by the First Amendment to Condominium Map Recorded July 28, 2001 at Reception No. 01071342, and as defined and described in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions of Carriage Park Recorded November 7, 2002 Under Reception No. B2212134 in said records, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado More commonly known as: 1429 S. Chambers Road, #A, Aurora, CO 80012
PIN
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More commonly known as: 1429 S. Government Legals OF SHERIFF'S Chambers Road, #A, Aurora, CO 80012
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.
& SITuS AddRESS By: Sgt.YEAR James Osborn Deputy Sheriff 032270403 2013 FAGLER MARY Legal Notice No.:1191 55510 N COUNTY ROAD 157 14 First Publication:STRASBURG NovemberCO27, 2014 80136-9404 Last Publication: December 25, 2014 Published in: Littleton 032271655 2013 TORRESIndependent, DANIEL L 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd., #210, 3150 S PLATTE RIVER DR 17 Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 ENGLEWOOD CO 80110-2125
County Public Trustee
30
**BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE.**
**BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. **
Further, for the purpose of paying off, curing default or redemption, as provided by statute, intent must be directed to or conducted at the above address of the Civil Division of the Sheriff’s Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado.
ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF: ORTEN CAVANAGH & HOLMES, LLC 1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202
Public Notice: 55458 First Publication: November 13, 2014 Last Publication: December 11, 2014 Published In: Littleton Independent 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd., #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY.
TOTAL LEGAL ASSESSEd DATED in Centennial, Colorado this 8th dESCRIPTION day of October, 2014.VALuE duE C. Walcher 1979David OAKBROOK 14x66 350 82.51 of Arapahoe County, Colorado VIN#Sheriff 05L12054 By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff 1979 TITAN 14x66 350 82.51 FOR THE PLAINTIFF: VIN#ATTORNEY 05L12048 ORTEN CAVANAGH & HOLMES, LLC 1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202 1979 AMERICAN 14x78 439 89.52 VIN#Public MNDH04A37807111A Notice: 55458 First Publication: November 13, 2014 Last Publication: December 11, 2014 1979Published CHICKASHA In: 14x76 449 90.32 Littleton Independent VIN#9137 4732WS. Ridgeline Blvd., #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
1977 RITZCRAFT 14x60 VIN# R11070058
PIN
TAX YEAR
OWNER NAME & SITuS AddRESS
LEGAL ASSESSEd TOTAL dESCRIPTION VALuE duE
033347323 2013
HEINY EDWARD H 3223 S SANTA FE DR 10 ENGLEWOOD CO 80110-2160
1979 AMERICAN 14x52 VIN# MNDH04A36806931A
272
75.21
033383206 2013
TRACEY RANI DAE 1191 N COUNTY ROAD 157 04 STRASBURG CO 80136-9402
1971 TWI 24x49 VIN# NIT493242B9114
566
103.38
033497660 2013
DAVIDSON PATRICIA A 405 S OWENS ST 05 BYERS CO 80103-9766
1979 HOLLY PARK 14x70 VIN# M605395
536
93.85
033524543 2013
GALBRAITH WILLIAM D 1191 N COUNTY ROAD 157 13B STRASBURG CO 80136-9404
1962 MARLETTE 10x55 VIN# K355FKC613
194
71.59
460
91.16
033524942 2013
SILVA FRANK 1191 N COUNTY ROAD 157 11B STRASBURG CO 80136-9404
Prior Year(s) Due 1959 CARAVELLE 10x46 VIN# 696561059
187
70.99
033174348 2013 WHERE 1979 KIT/GOLDEN SUNRISE PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING S LIPAN ST 21 FORECLOSED3070 MAY NOT BE A FIRST 14x70 VIN# 9415 ENGLEWOOD CO 80110-1400 LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY.
426
88.50
033626176 2013
FREDRICH LOWELL 67500 E COUNTY ROAD 38 BYERS CO 80103-9331
1979 CAM/MONTROSE II 14x70 VIN# MC10609
380
81.47
033177550 2013 LARSON CAROL DATED in Centennial, Colorado this 8th 1974 LANCER 14x70 N COUNTY ROAD 157 02 VIN# 2FK14744088 day of October,1191 2014. STRASBURG CO 80136-9402 David C. Walcher Sheriff of 2013 Arapahoe 033181557 LAUBECounty, BARBARAColorado 1979 ATLANTIC/WESTWIND By: Sgt. James Osborn 3070 S LIPAN ST 16 14x56 VIN# 4790613340 Deputy Sheriff ENGLEWOOD CO 80110-1494
543
78.16
033626532 2013
SAENA-PRIETO MARIZA 26900 E COLFAX AVE 173 AURORA CO 80018-2341
1993 MASTERPIECE 28x70 VIN# MP151267AB
2,274
339.81
279
76.95
033672836 2013
JOHNSTON EDWIN H 351 5TH AVE 10 DEER TRAIL CO 80105-8055
1996 CLAYTON/MAVERICK 28x48 VIN# CW2001917TXAB
1,710
190.52
80.80
ATTORNEY THE PLAINTIFF: 033181573 2013 FOR WHERE ORTEN CAVANAGH & HOLMES, LLC 2990 S LIPAN ST 37 1445 Market Street, Suite CO 350 ENGLEWOOD 80110-1485 Denver, CO 80202
1979 CHAMPION 14x70 VIN# 0590785947S
363
83.52
033672861 2013
SALINAS MAURILLO 1200 S COUNTY ROAD 157 07 STRASBURG CO 80136-9520
1980 GREAT NORTHERN 14x70 VIN# GN11627
426
91.40
160
68.68
1968 WESTPORT 12x62 VIN# 7896
291
77.89
033716639 2013
FATUCH LORI ANN 26900 E COLFAX AVE 081 AURORA CO 80018-2300
1996 WESTRIDGE/SKYLINE 16x66 VIN# 4P520267J
1,215
207.20
1980 CENTENNIAL 14x54 VIN# CS11666
300
78.57
033186745 2013 55458 BROWN AMANDA Public Notice: S LIPAN ST13, 16 2014 First Publication:3050 November 80110-1456 Last Publication:ENGLEWOOD DecemberCO11, 2014 Published In: Littleton Independent 033212134 2013 SCHOCKEY TAMMY 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd., #210, 3223CO S SANTA FE DR 02 Highlands Ranch, 80129 ENGLEWOOD CO 80110-2149
1969 CAMELOT 24x44 VIN# E746075
433
87.16
033744527 2013
OWENS THERESA E 26900 E COLFAX AVE 177 AURORA CO 80018-2341
1996 LIBERTY/WEXFORD 16x80 VIN# 05L26261
619
132.52
BITTICK WILLIAM FRANKLIN 26900 E COLFAX AVE 312 AURORA CO 80018-2355
1971 SCHULT 12x65 VIN# P97625
360
100.09
033212517 2013
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84.24
033267842 2013
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80.09
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699.73
033268792 2013
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1,948
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79.38
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86.59
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87.40
033114418 2013
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85.83
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87.09
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78.24
034432710 2013
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035007472 2013
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033124260 2013
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Legal Notice No.: 55575 First Publication: November 27 and November 28, 2014 Last Publication: November 27 and November 28, 2014 Publisher: The Englewood Herald : Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen
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Exercise doesn’t need to take holiday Workout routine necessary during hectic time of year Metro Creative Between decking the halls, visiting family and PUBLIC attending holiday parties, it may NOTICE seem like there is little time to maintain a DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE workout the holiday season. COUNTY,routine STATE OF during COLORADO While the holiday season is an especially CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013CV030443 DIVISIONtime NO. 204 busy of year, men and women who plan and stay dedicated to their routines do COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND not need to let AND theirREDEEM health fall by the wayRIGHT TO CURE PUBLIC NOTICE side until January. Plaintiff: CARRIAGE PARK HOMEOWNDISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE studies shownonthat people can ERSSeveral ASSOCIATION, a Colorado COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO profit corporation, CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013CV31299, gain anywhere from one pound to a few v. Division/Courtroom 206 Defendants:between AARON JORDAN; pounds Thanksgiving and ChristCYNTHIA D. MARES as Arapahoe NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL County Although Public Trustee PROPERTY mas. that might not seem like a lot of weight, a report Regarding: Garage Unit A, Garagein No.the 4, New England Plaintiff: Carriage Park Accordingthat many peoTALLGRASS HOMEOWNERS Journal ofCondominiums, Medicine noted to the Condominium Map Thereof RecorASSOCIATION, INC. ded on March lose 24, 2004 Reception ple never theunder weight they put on during No B4051985 in the Records of the office Public Notice Defendants: the of theholidays. Clerk and Recorder of Arapahoe ADRIANA W. HENDERSON; WAKECounty, Colorado, as Amended by the NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2015 FIELD & ASSOCIATES, INC.; SOUTHwho struggle toMapkeep the weight FirstThose Amendment to Condominium BUDGET AND HEARING EAST METRO STORMWATER AUTHORRecorded July 28, 2001 the at Reception No. AND NOTICE AS TO AMENDED 2014 ITY; AURORA ENTERPRISES, INC. dba off understand importance of main01071342, and as defined and described BUDGET AND HEARING AURORA COLLECTION BUREAU; CAVtaining both ofa Covenants, consistent fitness schedule in the Declaration CondiHIGHLAND PARK METROPOLITAN ALRY PORTFOLIO SERVICES, LLC; tions, and Restrictions of Carriage Park DISTRICT COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR and healthy habits. Recorded Novembereating 7, 2002 Under Re- This may be AND EMPLOYMENT; LIBERTY ACQUISIception No. B2212134 in said records, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proTIONS SERVICING, LLC challenging when the rich foods and parties County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado posed budget has been submitted to the HIGHLAND PARK METROPOLITAN DISTO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: synonymous with the holiday season are TRICT for the ensuing year of 2015. A More commonly known as: 1429 S. around Road, to threaten healthy copy of such proposed budget has been Chambers #A, Aurora, CO 80012 habits. Here’s This is to advise you that the above-capfiled in the office of CLIFTONLARSONALtioned action is pending. An Order and how to stay on course. LEN, LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Decree for Judicial Foreclosure has been Suite 500, Greenwood Village, Colorado Please take notice: a regular exercise date. Treat entered in this action concerning an as• Establish 80111, where same is open for public insessment lien by the Plaintiff, Tallgrass exercise asofany other on the calspection. Such proposed budget will be You and each you are herebyobligation notified Homeowners Association, Inc., pursuant considered at a hearing at the regular that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced to the Colorado Common Interest Ownerendar.is Make it a necessity property to be conducted by the Civil Di-and not a luxumeeting of the Highland Park Metropolitship Act, Colorado Revised Statutes, §38help keep those holiday pounds at bay. Metro Creative vision of the Sheriff's Office for of Arapahoe an District to be held at 3:00 P.M. on the and the Plaintiff’s Declarary. Schedule time workouts, even if it Regular workouts can33.3-316(2)(a), County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 9th day of December, 2014. The meeting tion of Covenants, Conditions and Restricmeans something 8th day of removing January, 2015, at 13101 E. else from your will be held at CLIFTONLARSONALLEN, tions for Saddle Rock Highlands, Notice of Broncos Pkwy., Centennial, CO 80112; LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite (said) Assessment Lien being recorded on alone. However,November if you have a workout part• Use your body weight. Village, Even Colorado if you can’t agenda. a two-week break from exercise to experiphone number 720-874-3935. At which 500, Greenwood 80111. 15, 2007, at Reception No. sale,• the above described real property Any interested elector within the Highland B7145701 in the office of the Clerk and Don’t worry about the length of your ner who is counting on you and vice versa, make it to the gym, rely on your own body ence a fitness regression, and you will only and improvements thereon will be sold to Park Metropolitan District may inspect the Recorder of Arapahoe County, State of the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no budget workout. and file or register any (the to “Assessment Lien”). workouts. If you’re accustomed to an hour- you may be lessColorado thorough Pushinclined miss a workout have to work harder to get back to your cur- resistance for aproposed warranty relating to title, possession, or objections at any time prior to the final adlongenjoyment workout butto cannot fit in more than 20 NOTICE — even when you’re notaddress especially motivatrent fitness level if you let exercise slide too ups, squats, burpees, quiet in and said real propoption of themountain 2015 budget. climbers, The name, and telephone numPUBLIC erty in connection with thisdays, sale. don’t skip the workber of the attorneys representing the holdjumping rope, NOTICE and lunges are some exerminutes on some ed to hit the gym. long. IS FURTHER GIVEN that an ers of the Assessment Lien being foreDISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE **BIDDERS ARE because REQUIRED TO amended will be submitted to the closed are Lansky, Weigler & Porter not (conSTATE OF COLORADO out simply it’sHAVE shorter. COUNTY, Make the bodybudget weight for effective• Try new activities. Workouts need • Add short, high-intensity exercises. cises that rely on CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFIHIGHLAND PARK METROPOLITAN DIStact Wendy E. Weigler, Esq.) 1401 17th CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013CV31299, mostTO ofCOVER that THEIR time HIGHEST by targeting larger, core be limited to exercises in560, theDenver, gym. Colorado Plenty Burn more calories in less time with high- ness. CIENT BID TRICT for the year of 2014. A copy of Street, Suite Division/Courtroom 206 AT TIME OF SALE. ** such amended budget has been filed in 80202, telephone number 303-297-1900. muscles. • Periodically during the day. ofSALE activities intensity workouts. This way you won’t the exercise office of CLIFTONLARSONALLEN, NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S OF REALwork the body and burn caloFurther, for the purpose of paying off, cur- You LLP, free 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite Theskating, real property which is the subject matPROPERTY • Change your schedule. may need ries. Sledding, ice moments here and skiing, and snowneed to schedule as much time for work- If you have a few ing default or redemption, as provided by 500, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111, ter of this litigation, which is the property to alter daily schedule fit in gym boarding are just day, use these opportunia few sports outs but will still get the benefit of exercise. there during the statute, intentyour must be directed to or con- to where same is open for public inspection. subject to thewinter Assessment Lien, isthat situPlaintiff: ducted at the above address of the Civil Such amended budget will be considered ated in Arapahoe County, and is deworkouts other exercise. TryTALLGRASS getting HOMEOWNERS up By the end themeeting day, of you in shape. • Transform chores into exercise oppor- ties to exercise.at Division of the or Sheriff’s Office of a hearing at the of regular the ASSOCIATION, INC. can help you stay scribed as follows, to-wit: Arapahoe Highland Parkin Metropolitan District to be earlier County, and Colorado. heading out priorDefendants: to work or may find you squeezed an entire work• Choose a hotel with a pool or gym. If tunities. See that vacuum cleaner, rake or Public Notice held at 3:00 P.M. on the 9th day of LOT 6, BLOCK 1, December, 2014. will of be PLEASE LIEN up BEING W. HENDERSON; ROCK HIGHLANDS FILING school.NOTE ThisTHAT willTHE open timeADRIANA throughout over The themeeting course holidayWAKEtravel isSADDLE on your itinerary, select a broom as a piece of exercise equipment. out’s worth of exercise NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2015 held at CLIFTONLARSONALLEN, LLP, FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST FIELD & ASSOCIATES, INC.; SOUTHNO. 1, the of SUBJECT your day, and you can that hotel AUTHORthat has fitness way While cleaning up for holiday company, BUDGET AND several HEARING 10-minute 8390intervals. E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 500, LIEN rest ON THE PROPERTY. EAST use METRO STORMWATER COUNTYequipment. OF ARAPAHOE,This STATE OF AND NOTICE AS TO AMENDED 2014 andGreenwood Village, Colorado Any ENTERPRISES, INC.keep dba COLORADO time to meet the demands of ITY; theAURORA holiday Exercise fitness do not have80111. to play you can up with your routine. Even turn on the radio and get your heart pumpBUDGET AND HEARING interested elector within Highland Park DATED in Centennial, Colorado this 8th AURORA COLLECTION BUREAU; CAVHIGHLAND PARK METROPOLITAN Metropolitan District may inspect the proday of October, 2014. ALRY PORTFOLIO SERVICES, LLC; also known as 20994 E. Princeton Place, Public Notice season. swimming a few laps in an indoor pool can ing, too. Do leg raises while you’re prepar- second fiddle to other holiday activities. DISTRICT posed amended budget and file or reCOLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Aurora, Colorado 80013-7467 . • C. Get a trainer or a workout buddy. It’s far LIBERTY workouts, andat you will provide a cardiovascular workout while ing meals orLITTLETON do some pushups off of the Make time for gister David Walcher any objections any time priorbe to AND EMPLOYMENT; ACQUISICITY OF NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proSheriff of Arapahoe County, Colorado the final adoption of the amended 2014 TIONS SERVICING, LLC The Plaintiff named above is the judgPUBLIC HEARING NOTICE easier to blow off a workout when you go it ahead of the game come the new year. you’re on vacation. Remember, it only takes kitchen counter. posed budget has been submitted to the By: Sgt. James Osborn budget. ment creditor in this action and the lienor ZONING MATTER Deputy Sheriff
ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF: ORTEN CAVANAGH & HOLMES, LLC 1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202
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Public Notice: 55458 First Publication: November 13, 2014 Last Publication: December 11, 2014 Published In: Littleton Independent 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd., #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
Government Legals PUBLIC NOTICE DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013CV31299, Division/Courtroom 206 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Plaintiff: TALLGRASS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Defendants: ADRIANA W. HENDERSON; WAKEFIELD & ASSOCIATES, INC.; SOUTHEAST METRO STORMWATER AUTHORITY; AURORA ENTERPRISES, INC. dba AURORA COLLECTION BUREAU; CAVALRY PORTFOLIO SERVICES, LLC; COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT; LIBERTY ACQUISITIONS SERVICING, LLC TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This is to advise you that the above-captioned action is pending. An Order and Decree for Judicial Foreclosure has been entered in this action concerning an assessment lien by the Plaintiff, Tallgrass Homeowners Association, Inc., pursuant to the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act, Colorado Revised Statutes, §3833.3-316(2)(a), and the Plaintiff’s Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Saddle Rock Highlands, Notice of (said) Assessment Lien being recorded on November 15, 2007, at Reception No. B7145701 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Arapahoe County, State of Colorado (the “Assessment Lien”).
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to advise you that the above-captioned action is pending. An Order and Decree for Judicial Foreclosure has been entered in this action concerning an assessment lien by the Plaintiff, Tallgrass Homeowners Association, Inc., pursuant to the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act, Colorado Revised Statutes, §3833.3-316(2)(a), and the Plaintiff’s Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Saddle Rock Highlands, Notice of (said) Assessment Lien being recorded on November 15, 2007, at Reception No. B7145701 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Arapahoe County, State of Colorado (the “Assessment Lien”).
Government Legals
The name, address and telephone number of the attorneys representing the holders of the Assessment Lien being foreclosed are Lansky, Weigler & Porter (contact Wendy E. Weigler, Esq.) 1401 17th Street, Suite 560, Denver, Colorado 80202, telephone number 303-297-1900. The real property which is the subject matter of this litigation, which is the property subject to the Assessment Lien, is situated in Arapahoe County, and is described as follows, to-wit: LOT 6, BLOCK 1, SADDLE ROCK HIGHLANDS FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO also known as 20994 E. Princeton Place, Aurora, Colorado 80013-7467 . The Plaintiff named above is the judgment creditor in this action and the lienor of the Property pursuant to the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act, Colorado Revised Statutes, § 38-33.3316(2)(a), and the Plaintiff’s Declaration. As of December 13, 2013, the outstanding balance due and owing on such judgment is $8,154.47. NOTE: THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. I shall offer for public sale to the highest bidder, at public auction, all the right, title and interest of the Defendant in said property on January 15, 2015, at 10:00 a.m., at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, 13101 Broncos Parkway, Centennial, Colorado 80112. Telephone 720-874-3851.
The name, address and telephone number of the attorneys representing the holders of the Assessment Lien being foreclosed are Lansky, Weigler & Porter (contact Wendy E. Weigler, Esq.) 1401 17th Street, Suite 560, Denver, Colorado 80202, telephone number 303-297-1900.
**BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE.**
The real property which is the subject matter of this litigation, which is the property subject to the Assessment Lien, is situated in Arapahoe County, and is described as follows, to-wit:
David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe Countuy, Colorado BY: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff
LOT 6, BLOCK 1, SADDLE ROCK HIGHLANDS FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO also known as 20994 E. Princeton Place, Aurora, Colorado 80013-7467 . The Plaintiff named above is the judgment creditor in this action and the lienor of the Property pursuant to the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act, Colorado Revised Statutes, § 38-33.3316(2)(a), and the Plaintiff’s Declaration. As of December 13, 2013, the outstanding balance due and owing on such judgment is $8,154.47. NOTE: THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
DATED at Centennial, Colorado this 27th day of October, 2014.
Legal Notice No.: 55536 First Publication: November 20, 2014 Last Publication: December 18, 2014 Published in: Littleton Independent, 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd., #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129.
of the Property pursuant to the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act, Colorado Revised Statutes, § 38-33.3316(2)(a), and the Plaintiff’s Declaration. As of December 13, 2013, the outstanding balance due and owing on such judgment is $8,154.47.
Government Legals
NOTE: THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. I shall offer for public sale to the highest bidder, at public auction, all the right, title and interest of the Defendant in said property on January 15, 2015, at 10:00 a.m., at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, 13101 Broncos Parkway, Centennial, Colorado 80112. Telephone 720-874-3851. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE.** DATED at Centennial, Colorado this 27th day of October, 2014. David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe Countuy, Colorado BY: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff
Public Notice
APPLICANT: Bonaventure, LLC CITY STAFF CONTACT: amimnaugh@littletongov.org
NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2015 BUDGET AND HEARING AND NOTICE AS TO AMENDED 2014 BUDGET AND HEARING HIGHLAND PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
HIGHLAND PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT for the ensuing year of 2015. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of CLIFTONLARSONALLEN, LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 500, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111, where same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a hearing at the regular meeting of the Highland Park Metropolitan District to be held at 3:00 P.M. on the 9th day of December, 2014. The meeting will be held at CLIFTONLARSONALLEN, LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 500, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111. Any interested elector within the Highland Park Metropolitan District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2015 budget.
Government Legals
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amended budget will be submitted to the HIGHLAND PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT for the year of 2014. A copy of such amended budget has been filed in the office of CLIFTONLARSONALLEN, LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 500, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111, where same is open for public inspection. Such amended budget will be considered at a hearing at the regular meeting of the Highland Park Metropolitan District to be held at 3:00 P.M. on the 9th day of December, 2014. The meeting will be held at CLIFTONLARSONALLEN, LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 500, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111. Any interested elector within Highland Park Metropolitan District may inspect the proposed amended budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the amended 2014 budget.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: HIGHLAND PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
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By: /s/ CLIFTONLARSONALLEN, LLP Legal Notice No.: 55601 First Publication: November 27, 2014 Last Publication: November 27, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice LITTLETON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the liquor laws of the State of Colorado, Rancho La Playa, LLC, doing business as 3 Potrillos Mexican Restaurant & Taqueria, 3625 West Bowles Avenue #16 has requested the licensing officials for the City of Littleton, Colorado, to grant a Hotel & Restaurant liquor license to sell malt, vinous, and spirituous liquors for consumption within the licensed premises only. The applicant is a Limited Liability Company: Lila Fernandez / Ramon Rodriguez 6250 S Vivian Street Littleton, CO The public hearing on the application will be held on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Littleton Center, 2255 West Berry Avenue, Littleton, Colorado.
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CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:30 P.M. on DECEMBER 16, 2014
Legal Notice No.: 55600 First Publication: November 27, 2014 Last Publication: November 27, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:30 P.M. on DECEMBER 16, 2014
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE CITY OF LITTLETON AT THE CITY CENTER, 2255 WEST BERRY AVENUE, LITTLETON, COLORADO: TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION TO AMEND THE SAFEWAY OAKBROOK SHOPPING CENTER GENERAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO ALLOW FOR A NEW USE, AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, AND AN INCREASE IN GROSS FLOOR AREA AND BUILDING HEIGHT, LOCATED AT 401 EAST COUNTY LINE ROAD. ALL THOSE WISHING TO BE HEARD SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE STATED BELOW. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL THE LITTLETON PLANNING DIVISION AT 303-795-3748.
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Legal Notice No.: 55600 First Publication: November 27, 2014 Last Publication: November 27, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent
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CITY OF LITTLETON PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ZONING MATTER
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE CITY OF LITTLETON AT THE CITY CENTER, 2255 WEST BERRY AVENUE, LITTLETON, COLORADO: TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION TO AMEND THE SAFEWAY OAKBROOK SHOPPING CENTER GENERAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO ALLOW FOR A NEW USE, AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, AND AN INCREASE IN GROSS FLOOR AREA AND BUILDING HEIGHT, LOCATED AT 401 EAST COUNTY LINE ROAD. ALL THOSE WISHING TO BE HEARD SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE STATED BELOW. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL THE LITTLETON PLANNING DIVISION AT 303-795-3748.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the HIGHLAND PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT for the ensuing year of 2015. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of CLIFTONLARSONALLEN, LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 500, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111, where same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a hearing at the regular meeting of the Highland Park Metropolitan District to be held at 3:00 P.M. on the 9th day of December, 2014. The meeting will be held at CLIFTONLARSONALLEN, LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 500, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111. Any interested elector within the Highland Park Metropolitan District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2015 budget.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: HIGHLAND PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
By: /s/ CLIFTONLARSONALLEN, LLP
Legal Notice No.: 55601 First Publication: November 27, 2014 Last Publication: November 27, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent
By order of the Licensing Authority of the City of Littleton, Colorado.
/s/ Colleen L. Norton Deputy City Clerk
Legal Notice No.: 55606 First Publication: November 27, 2014 Last Publication: November 27, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent
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NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amended budget will be submitted to the HIGHLAND PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT for the year of 2014. A copy of such amended budget has been filed in the office of CLIFTONLARSONALLEN, LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 500, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111, where same is open for public inspection. Such amended budgetEvery will be considered day, the government at a hearing at the regular meeting of the Highland Park Metropolitan District tothat be makes decisions can affect your held at 3:00 P.M. on the 9th day of December, life. 2014. Whether The meeting they will be are decisions on held at CLIFTONLARSONALLEN, LLP, zoning, taxes, new businesses or 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 500, Greenwood myriad Village, Colorado 80111.issues, Any other governments interested elector within Highland Park Metropolitanplay Districtamay inspect the probig role in your life. posed amended budget and file or register any objectionsGovernments at any time prior to have relied on the final adoption of the amended 2014 budget.
ORDER OF THE BOARD OFmeant DIRECTORS:to be noticed. Notices areBY HIGHLAND PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT and get involved! Read your public notices By: /s/ CLIFTONLARSONALLEN, LLP Legal Notice No.: 55601 First Publication: November 27, 2014
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