March 19, 2015
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LPS picks new leader Staff report The Littleton Public Schools Board of Education has selected Brian Ewert to be the district’s new superintendent. Ewert, superintendent of Englewood Schools since 2010, was among four finalists for the post. He will replace Scott Murphy, who is retiring in June. The other finalists were Amy Oaks, Littleton High School principal; Clay Abla, LPS director of secondary education; and Jackie Kapushion, Mapleton Public Schools deputy superintendent. Ewert said March 16 that he was notified of the decision earlier in the afternoon. In an email to Englewood Schools’ staff on March 17, Ewert said he was contacted by Littleton’s school board and he was offered the position as superintendent, pending contract negotiations. Tentative plans are to hold the negotiations with Ewert on March 19.
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Dawn Maris celebrates the grand opening of the Arty’s Friday Food Bag Program’s new home at Centennial Lutheran Church. Maris had been running the program out of her basement for three years. Photo by Jennifer Smith
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bunch of full hearts have found a way to help fill tummies at Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education. “Every day, educators see students who can’t succeed because of hunger,” said Dawn Maris, director of Arty’s Friday Food Bag program, named for the Littleton school’s horse mascot. “These students come to school unable to concentrate, tired, unmotivated or sick, so they can’t reach their full potential.” When Maris realized in 2012 that 43 percent of her son’s classmates at Centennial qualified for free or reduced-price meals, it made her worry about what happened to them on weekends and holidays, when no school lunches
Arty’s Friday Food Bag program gets new home By Jennifer Smith
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are available. The thought literally makes her tear up. “This doesn’t just affect those kids, it affects us all,” she said. “Stu-
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dents who are hungry can’t interact in a positive way with their teachers and classmates, so they lose out on the chance to become engaged, productive citizens. And we lose
out on the talents of hundreds of thousands of future scientists, artists and innovators.” So Maris and another parent, Bridget Schild, hooked up with Open Arms Food Bank, got some donations and, working out of Maris’ basement, packed bags full of food to send home on weekends with several students teachers identified as in need. The program almost languished the next year, but Littleton Rotary came to the rescue. The group also sponsors a reading program at the school, and Rotarian volunteer Dale Flowers heard about the food program’s plight. “I always say that Littleton Rotary helps our kids be both well-read
You can’t help but notice the young man standing for hours at a time on a busy corner in the heart of suburbia, twirling the Mexican food sign, head bobbing to the beat coming through his earbuds — hip hop, rap, soul, jazz, sometimes rock, he says. He became even more noticeable after a police officer in Ferguson, Mo., shot to death 18-year-old Michael Brown. That’s when he began wearing the Tshirts. “I Can’t Breathe.” “Black Lives Matter.” “I thought I might as well,” said Jesse Parris, 28. “It’s a platform. But this is what I really do. I’m really involved in the liberation of my people.” Parris knows to some he looks out of place on that corner, at the intersection of Broadway and County Line Road, where Littleton, Centennial and Highlands Ranch converge. “People yell stuff,” he said. “I heard `Ns’ every day when I first started. Colorado always likes to portray this image
that it’s progressive and liberal, but that’s not the case. I was never a stranger to racism, but there was just something about it I couldn’t comprehend. Why do they hate us?” Unlike some people he knows, he’s earning his keep on that corner, not begging for it. “I want people to know you can’t judge a book by its cover until you open it up and read the pages,” he said. “I don’t want them to see a hoodlum, a street thug. I want them to see a driven young man who is educated. I’m unboxable.” He’s not homeless, he says, just in transition. “Tonight I’m staying with my grandparents,” he said. “It’s just a temporary thing. If I’m not staying there, I’m staying in a motel.” His story is all too typical. His dad was never in the picture, and his mom was just 15 when he was born. She bounced from place to place, job to job. “I got into gangs,” he admits. “I didn’t have a father, so I looked to the streets for that father figure. I was a wayward child, and my mom was always working two or three jobs. … There was a gang that always had my back.” Despite the odds, he says he did well in school. He loved to read, loved science, Jesse continues on Page 4
Jesse Parris: Community activist, college graduate, sign-twirler. Photo by Jennifer Smith
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Local piano students perform, compete South Suburban Music Teachers Association hosts annual Masterworks Festival By Christy Steadman
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Julia Driggs performs for Nationally Certified Teacher of Music judges Linda Sommer and Judy Bonnell March 7 at the Arma Dei Academy in Highlands Ranch. Judges of the competition came from all over Colorado to provide anonymity for a fair and unbiased competition. Courtesy photo Sarah Novak performs March 8 at Skyview Presbyterian Church in Centennial during the South Suburban Music Teachers Association’s annual Masterworks Festival. Novak was one of 47 students to perform at the recital, who were selected from 80 student competitors. Photo by Christy Steadman
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Since last fall, about 80 piano students have been brushing up on their Bach, Beethoven and Tchaikovsky. A two-day competition and recital gave them the opportunity to show off their skills during the South Suburban Music Teachers Association’s annual Masterworks Festival. The six-hour competition took place on March 7 at the Arma Dei Academy in Highlands Ranch. Each student played in front of two anonymous judges, said Ardith Sloan, chair of the festival. The judges come from all over Colorado for anonymity, and the students enter with only their first names, she said, so the judging is fair and unbiased. “Each student plays two memorized selections of contrasting moods,” Sloan said, “from two different periods of music history.” Students were able to choose something from either the Baroque or Classical eras as one choice; and the Romantic, Impressionistic or Contemporary eras for the second choice, Sloan said. Of the 80 student entrants, 47 scored high enough to perform during of two honors recitals, which took place on March 8 at Skyview Presbyterian Church in Centennial. The South Suburban Music Teachers Association is a local chapter of the Colorado State Music Teachers Association and Music Teachers National Association. To be qualified as a teacher for the national association, teachers must receive additional training to meet the national regulations, Sloan said. “It’s almost like earning an extra degree,” she added. The South Suburban Music Teachers teach in Highlands Ranch, Centennial, Littleton, Englewood and Parker. For more information, visit www.ssmtamusicteachers. org.
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and also well-fed,” said Maris. With Rotary’s help, Arty’s Friday Food Bag quickly overflowed the bounds of Maris’ basement. When Pastor Katie Chullino of Centennial Lutheran Church — where Maris’ 8-year-old son, Dylan, goes for Cub Scouts — found out, she offered up an outbuilding on the church’s property. Passionate congregants spruced the place up, and the program had a shiny new home. “I am humbled and touched,” Maris said during the grand opening celebration on March 12. “This is truly more than I could ever ask for.” The extra space means the program can handle more donations and volunteers (hint to public: 303-956-1329 or
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wanted to be a weather man. It proved to be a curse. “In America, in general, if you’re smart, intelligent, it’s frowned on,” he said. “It’s not celebrated like it should be. And if you’re black, they say you’re not black enough. I tell people that just because we’re this, it doesn’t mean we have to be dumb.” He graduated from West High School, but soon found himself adrift. “I was still trying to find myself, but I knew I didn’t want to be another statistic,” he said. “I was always told I was going to be better than the statistics. But I ended up going the statistic route.” Urban Peak, a homeless shelter for youths, came to his aid. He got an apartment and earned a degree at Metropolitan State University in 2012, becoming the first person in his family to graduate from high school and college. “I’m in college, trying to go to school,” he said. “But as soon as I got out, trouble came knocking. It just came. …It doesn’t
possible, and definitely what we hope for. But should that not be the case, it’s this program’s mission to ensure these students have seamless access to food from elementary school through middle school.” Each bag is stocked to provide six meals, including fresh fruits and veggies. It costs about $4 per bag to supplement what comes from the food bank and donations from other outlets, like Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s and Panera Bread. They’re serving about 23 kids right now, though that number fluctuates as kids move in and out of the neighborhood. “I say let’s feed Centennial students and make it possible to continue feeding them through middle school,” said Maris. “This is our neighborhood, and together we can make sure our kids aren’t hungry, and give them the opportunity to reach their full potential at school and in their futures.”
matter where I go, I’m still identified as a gang member. And in reality, there’s no getting out of it. That’s really hurting the black community. Family members get on different sides of the spectrum, so they can’t just get together.” Although he’s still got some demons to battle, he shows up to that corner every day and every hour he’s scheduled, and has for the last eight months. “It’s a terrible job,” said Saul Sierra, owner of Mi Cocina and Parris’s boss. “They’re out there in the elements. It’s tough. People who do that job are not your regular, everyday people. Often they do have issues. That just comes with the territory.” On his days off, Parris is an advocate for Denver Homeless Out Loud and campaigns for Chairman Seku, an independent running for Denver mayor. He hopes to eventually make enough to pay his debts, get a permanent home and maybe go back to school to become the “next Johnnie Cochran.” “I’m defying the odds,” he said. “But the way I see it, I’ve been defying the odds for 28 years.”
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Littleton moves toward zoning overhaul Current document more than 20 years old By Jennifer Smith
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Littleton’s zoning code is an antiquated document made more complicated by a patchwork of as-needed updates, says the consultant hired to help sort the whole thing out. “The current land-development regulations in Littleton have some components that are working well, some that require minor edits and adjustments, and some that could benefit from a substantial overhaul,” reads the assessment compiled by Don Elliott, a director with the land-use consulting firm Clarion, which was presented to the Littleton Planning Board on March 9. That’s something the city’s director of scommunity development, Glen Van Nimwegen, figured out quickly after taking over gthat position. s “It’s really created this web that’s impenoetrable,” he said in February 2012, when he started initiating some quick fixes, like oeliminating layers of zoning and approval yprocesses, to make the code “logical and defensible.” For now, Elliott is recommending updating the permitted uses in various zone districts. More simplicity could be achieved by consolidating some, eliminating others, sadding new and modern uses like “live/ twork” and “urban agriculture,” and clarifying some definitions. “I’m a firm believer that zoning is more
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‘When the reasonable people get bored and go home to watch TV, you’re left with the people with an ax to grind.’ Don Elliott, Director with the land-use consulting firm Clarion complicated than necessary in order to get the cities we want,” said Elliot. That, along with redesigning the physical document to make it easier to read, is just a first step. It will end with Littleton City Council consideration of an ordinance that would incorporate such changes, subject to a public hearing. “We’d love to keep going, but we don’t have the funding to do all of it right now,” said Elliott. Next up would be to actually update the zoning districts. “The business and commercial districts are out of date and need to encourage economic development, include new types of mixed use and reinforce transit as a major opportunity for the city of Littleton,” reads the assessment. Mark Rudnicki, board member, wondered about the thrust for mixed use, though he said he didn’t have a problem with the concept generally. “It’s clear that all the recommendations
are advocating for greater density,” he said. “Who’s driving the bus here?” Elliott said the recommendations are his, based on the city’s comprehensive plan. They do indeed advocate for mixed use and higher densities in certain areas, particularly around the city’s two light-rail stations: “(Encourage) private and public investment that takes advantage of the city’s light rail stations and the opportunities they provide for enhanced connectedness;
a high quality transportation alternative; and an expanded, economically healthier, and more diverse housing, retail, and office market.” Board chair Randy Duzan noted Littleton’s not likely to ever implement a code based on the form of the buildings, as Denver has done, versus on the use of the land. He wondered how to build the “small-town feel” everyone loves about Littleton into the zoning going forward. Elliot answered that many areas in Littleton are already covered by adopted design guidelines, which aren’t governing documents. “We often get asked to take those design guidelines that work and put them in the code,” he said. Elliott warned that overhauling the zoning code can be a controversial process, and urged the board and staff to maintain momentum to keep it from being sidelined by special interests. “When the reasonable people get bored and go home to watch TV, you’re left with the people with an ax to grind.”
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Neighborhood plan revisions take shape By Jennifer Smith
jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com When the newly edited version of the city’s comprehensive plan goes online for public review in the near future, Littleton Planning Board members hope residents will keep in mind it’s not a complete overhaul, just light housekeeping. “Obviously we are just doing some gentle housecleaning here,” said board member Mark Rudnicki during the March 9 meeting. “I guarantee you that the public will come in with new things they want in the neighborhoods. … You need to emphasize that you’re saving those for the future.” The board has just finished going through the neighborhood portions of the overall comprehensive plan to delete items that are no longer relevant. First to fall to the delete button were any and all references to ever running Gallup Street farther south past Heritage High School, references that sent the neighborhood into a tizzy last October. “The good news is that outreach to the neighborhood really worked,” said Glen Van Nimwegen, the city’s community development director. At the time, the board intended to thoroughly update all the neighborhood plans, which hasn’t happened since the comprehensive plan was written in 1981, starting with Heritage. The original plan envisioned easier access to the school via Gallup, though it did, and still does, end just north of the building. The board scheduled a neighborhood meeting, word
got out about the Gallup reference and people turned out in droves to what city staff had expected would be a small meeting. They planned for about 50 people in a small lecture hall at the school, but some estimates were that about 450 converged on the meeting. Ultimately, the whole thing devolved into a shouting session. “People were upset, and I don’t blame them,” said Van Nimwegen at the time. “We tried our best to put down the rumor about Gallup Street. We did get a lot of written comments, and we wrote down comments as people shouted them out. It wasn’t very productive.” After that, Littleton City Council put the brakes on the overhaul and put the focus back on the area plans for the two lightrail stations. Grant money and consultants are tackling those for now, so the planning board went ahead with the minor edits to the neighborhood plans. The comprehensive plan, written in 1981, has been stuck since 2005 between those who think it should be an action plan and those who see it as a guiding vision. Required by state law, it guides the evolution of the city and is supposed to reflect the residents’ desires. It tends to emphasize things like community character over specifics like lighting and height requirements. Council approved a new citywide plan in January 2014, and a new downtown plan in 2013. That left just the neighborhoods: Centennial, Goddard, Heritage, Ketring Park, Progress Park, South and Sterne Park. A plan has never been written for Trailmark.
The City of Littleton wants residents to know there are no plans to extend Gallup Street beyond this point north of Heritage High School. Photo by Jennifer Smith
The board made no changes to the Goddard, Progress and Sterne Park plans. The only change to the Centennial plan is deleting a reference to the old Littleton Sewage Treatment Plant at Santa Fe Drive and Belleview Avenue, which closed in 1977. The only changes to the Sterne Park and Ketring Park plans are the Gallup references. The board hopes people who live in the affected neighborhoods will view the changes on the city’s website, www.littletongov.org, and offer comments to Dennis Swain, senior planner, at dswain@littletongov.org.
NEWS IN A HURRY Keeping hunger on the move
Globus, an international travel company with headquarteres in Littleton launched “Hunger on the Move” in January. Globus team members were asked to turn calories burned into nutritional calories for malnourished babies. For every 15,000 calories the company’s employees burned, they saved a baby’s life in Kenya or Myanmar. The team of 134 employees burned a total of 1,185,230 calories and saved the lives of 79 babies.
LPS publications earn kudos
The Columbia Scholastic Press Association named Powell Middle School’s “The Prowl 2014” a Middle School Yearbook Crown Finalist. It was also awarded a Gold Medalist critique from CSPA.
Arapahoe High School’s “The Calumet 2014” yearbook and “The Arapahoe Herald” newspaper were named High School Crown Finalists. Finalists will be awarded either a gold or silver crown, which will be announced March 20 at Columbia University. The National Scholastic Press Association also named “The Prowl 2014” yearbook a Peacemaker Finalist for the seventh consecutive year. Winners will be announced in April.
Citizens serve the city
On March 3, Littleton City Council appointed the following citizens to its boards, authorities and commissions: Board of Adjustment — Jonathan Spencer, Donald Genna and Jack Rychecky
Building Board of Appeals — Randy Houchen and Ann Marie Dinkel Historic Preservation Board — Dan Miller South Metro Housing Options — Andrew Hancock and Esther Varela Licensing Authority — Michael Buchanan, Peter Webb and Kenneth Shock Library Board — Alicia Rudnicki and Donna Thennel Museum Board — Jean Ray and Yolanda Meade Planning Board — Andrew Graham, Mark Rudnicki, Curt Samuelson, Brian Corbett, and Lynne Krueger Fine Arts Board — Jim Dickson and Juliana Barnard LIFT — Ryan R. Toole, Kyle Schlachter and Craig O’Rourke
Heritage student gets matched
Natasha Liggett of Heritage High School is one of just 501 Questbridge 2014 National College Match Scholarship recipients. She was awarded a full scholarship to Princeton University, where she plans to pursue a career in astrophysics. The program is designed to increase socioeconomic diversity at top colleges. This year’s College Matches had an average GPA of 3.91, and 84 percent qualified for a free or reduced price lunch. With a passion for space and astrophysics, Liggett designed and taught a math curriculum during the STEM Institute’s summer camp. She was also a recipient of the Lockheed Martin STEM Award. She is an alumna of the Girls’ Leadership Council, works as a volunteer at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science and has played for Heritage’s Varsity Lacrosse Team since her freshman year. She was named to the 2014 U.S. Lacrosse Girls’ All-Academic List.
Kids invited to VolunTeen
South Suburban Parks and Recreation invites kids ages 12 to 15 to experience volunteerism and attain community service hours through the district’s VolunTeen Program. Teens can gain volunteer experience and important job skills over the summer while learning about working in the parks and recreation industry. Opportunities are available in the areas of golf, sports, art, childcare and nature. To apply, visit ssprd. org. Download the application from the home page, complete and return it along with payment to Goodson
Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd. in Centennial. The deadline is April 18. For more information call 303-347-5999.
New passport hours
Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder Matt Crane added an hour to the time passport services are available, now 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The new hours coincide with the office hours for Motor Vehicle, Elections and Recording services at the Littleton Branch office, 5334 S. Prince St. in Littleton. Arapahoe County processed 5,725 passport applications last year, an increase of 27 percent over 2013. No appointment is necessary, but all applicants, including minors, must apply in person. Each applicant must bring an unsigned, completed passport application; one color passport photo measuring two by two inches; proof of citizenship; photo identification; and two checks or money orders to cover the $25 county processing fee and a federal application fee. Passports will arrive by mail within four to six weeks, or can be expedited at an additional cost. Arapahoe County does not process passport renewals. For more information, call 303-795-4746 or visit www.arapahoegov.com.
Where there’s smoke
The Littleton Fire Department will conduct small, controlled burns at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield in Littleton periodically through April 10, and smoke may be visible from surrounding neighborhoods. Sections of the restored prairie and wetlands are periodically burned on lowpollution days to replicate natural wildfires to restore balance and diversity of plant species.
Want to work in criminal justice?
Arapahoe Community College will host a Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Career Day on April 1, 9 to 11 a.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room. Law-enforcement agencies throughout Colorado will be on hand to answer questions and distribute applications. A wide array of agencies will be in attendance, including local police departments and security companies. Englewood SWAT will present an interactive breakout session in the Half Moon at 10 a.m., and the Littleton
K9 unit will do the same at 10:45. Representatives from ACC’s Criminal Justice Program, Law Enforcement Academy and Campus Police Department will be on hand to answer questions. All applicants must be 21 years of age. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Kayla Maestas at the ACC Law Enforcement Academy, kayla.maestas@ arapahoe.edu or 303-7975793.
Beer and yoga
Visit 38 State Brewing Company for a donationbased, all-levels OUTLAW Yoga practice on the first and third Sunday of every month. Class starts at 10:30 a.m. and is followed by community time and beer from 38 State. All of the net proceeds from this class go benefit The Give Back Yoga Foundation, which strives to make yoga available to underserved and under-resourced socioeconomic segments of the community to inspire community cooperation.
Soles4Souls
The Weikel Law Firm has launched a drive to help Soles4Souls reach their goal of collecting one million pairs of shoes in their Pair It Forward campaign, which runs through Earth Day, April 22. The campaign is aimed at diverting used shoes away from landfills and onto the feet of those who need them. To help, take new or gently worn shoes to The Weikel Law Firm’s office location at The Curtice Center, 5860 South Curtice St. in downtown Littleton. Currently, 95 percent of the 20 billion pairs of shoes produced globally each year end up in landfill sites. Soles4Souls has distributed 22 million pairs in 127 countries.
Free pizza
To celebrate its official Grand Opening, Jet’s Pizza of Littleton will give away free slices of deep-dish pizza, one per person, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 28. The first 200 people will also receive a free gift. The store, at 7935 S. Broadway in the Market at SouthPark, is the first Colorado location for the Michigan-based company. Jet’s also offers salads, subs, wings, Jet’s Bread and Jet Boats. For more information, call 303-707-1100 or visit www.jetspizza.com.
Nibbles and Sips
The 2015 Nibbles and Sips fine food and beverage Gala, an Evening of Raising the Roof to Prevent Homelessness and Hunger, brought in more than $130,000 for InterFaith Community Services, which serves thousands of South Metro Denver residents in need. This year’s event was Feb. 28 at the Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center. More than 560 people placed bids on 240 auction items and sampled 51 local area restaurants and beverage suppliers. Emcees for the event were Molly Hendrickson and Lionel Bienvenu of 7News. The number of guests and funds raised were the largest in the event’s history going back over a decade.
A/DMHN names new board chair Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network announced that John R. Phillips is the 2015 board chair. Phillips has served on the board since 2003. He is a practicing attorney focusing on estate planning, wills, trust, and probate. He is also a certified financial planner and a member of several professional associations. He regularly teaches as an adjunct professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver, and has been a member of the Colorado Symphony Chorus for more than 20 years
ACC’s Sigma Phi recognized
Arapahoe Community College’s Sigma Phi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society earned first place in the “Honors in Action Theme Quests of Human Expression” category during the Phi Theta Kappa Colorado Regional Convention held March 6-7 at the college. Its project researched human expression as it relates to adaptive clothing for those with disabilities. Members of Sigma Phi are continuing to work with ACC’s Community Education program to guide sewing students in their production of adaptive clothing. Sigma Phi also received “Five Star Chapter” recognition for the 2014-15 academic year, for the 17th year in a row. Phi Theta Kappa’s Five Star Chapter development plan serves as a blueprint for developing strong chapters, improving student engagement on campus and recognizing progress in the attainment of goals set by the
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DeGette meets with Sheridan officials
Sheridan Mayor Dallas Hall talks about city issues with Congresswoman Diana DeGette (D-Denver). The Congresswoman met with Sheridan officials and residents March 10 for lunch and to talk about issues facing the city and about the work DeGette was doing in Washington. Photo by Tom Munds
Local concerns, goals of bills are discussed By Tom Munds
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About a dozen Sheridan officials and residents had lunch with Congresswoman Diana DeGette, D-Denver, on March 10. DeGette regularly visits suburban communities she represents, and this is the first time in a few years she has visited Sheridan. “I am interested in hearing about what is going on in your community, your concerns and what I can do to help you,” the scongresswoman said. She said congressional funding opportudnities are less than they used to be, but said her staff would be pleased to help Sheridan write applications seeking grants from fed-eral agencies for city programs. - The meeting was informal as Sheridan officials talked about the programs in their city and challenges they faced. “A primary focus of the city is doing something about our streets that are in really bad condition,” City Manager Devin Granbery said. “We did an assessment, and the estimate is it will take about $40 million to do all the needed work on streets, roads, gutters and sidewalks.” He said the city doesn’t have the money for the project, so the city council is considering seeking voter approval for a property tax increase. The city would sell bonds for the infrastructure repairs and repay the bond investors with the money generated by the tax increase. Granberry added that, even if the voters approved a property tax increase, the assessed property valuation in Sheridan is not sufficient to produce the money needed to sell $40 million in bonds for road and street repairs. The city manager said the council is looking at possible sources of new revenues, including discussing whether officials should reconsider the city’s probition on all medical and recreational marijuana outlets. He said the ordinance prohibiting marijuana outlets expires in 2016, and the discussion is about whether that date should be moved up. In the meeting with DeGette, Granbery said Sheridan is concerned about the potential loss of revenue generated by the city’s photo radar and red light cameras. Sheridan has had a red light camera at Riverpointe Drive and U.S. 285, plus a mobile photo radar van that often is set up in school zones. The estimated 2015 revenue from the photo radar is $326,220. “It appears the state is considering a ban on photo radar. The revenue from photo radar is about 10 percent of the police department budget,” he said. “We probably will have to lay off police officers if the state passes the photo radar ban.” Another police issue is equipping officers with body cameras. Granbery said Sheridan doesn’t have the funds to purchase cameras
and the equipment to store the data from the cameras. He told DeGette financial help is a must if Sheridan is to equip police officers with body cameras. DeGette said she was concerned about the loss of methods to provide federal funding for worthy local projects. “Congress eliminated the earmarks. In past years, I had used earmarks to provide funds for projects that were worthy of support,” she said. “So, I am looking for other ways to help communities in my district. For example, I would like to find a way to help Sheridan provide body cameras for its police officers.” She also talked about a bill she is sponsoring to support biomedical research and lessen the time proven treatments and medications are approved for use. “I am co-sponsoring the bill with a Republican senator to try to streamline the National Institute of Health procedures,” she said. “The institute was established more than 100 years ago and wasn’t set up to deal with modern medicine.” One proposal would be a central database of information about research projects and advances. She said it would provide a one-stop location for research data, instead of the current situation requiring researchers to deal with a number of agencies to get the information. Sheridan resident Cecilia Carpenter was the only person at the luncheon who wasn’t a city official, representative or employee. “I thought the meeting was great and it was very informative,” she said. “The congresswoman was open and talked to us like we were old friends.” The Sheridan city manager had similar comments. “I appreciate Congresswoman DeGette telling about her work in Washington,” Granbery said. “I appreciate her listening to us and I like the fact she said her staff would try to help us with some of our issues.”
The Littleton Symphony Orchestra Jurgen de Lemos, Director Presents
Tchaikovsky In Spring Featuring Kevin Ahfat, Piano
Friday March 27, 2015 7:30 pm Littleton United Methodist Church 5894 South Datura, Littleton Adams: The Chairman Dances Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1 Copland: Appalachian Spring Bernstein: Medley from West Side Story
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Douglas County OKs funds to extend light rail Deal will help link RidgeGate to area transit system
HEADING FARTHER SOUTH? Castle Rock is not part of the Regional Transportation District. The town declined to put itself in consideration for a light rail station in the mid-2000s, so it is unlikely RTD will extend any farther south into Douglas County, County Commissioner Roger Partridge said.
By Mike DiFerdinando
mdiferdinando @coloradocommunitymedia.com Light rail has taken another step toward extending farther south into Douglas County. The county commissioners recently approved an intergovernmental agreement between the county, the City of Lone Tree and other area stakeholders to contribute a shared total of $25 million toward completion of RTD’s Southeast Light Rail Line — extending it south from Lincoln Station to the proposed RidgeGate Station. The project is expected to break ground in the spring or summer of 2016 and be completed in 2019. The rail extension project will — Projected total help provide an for the Southeast alternative to veRail Line expansion hicular traffic on Interstate 25 and alleviate conges— Maximum tion in the growing amount Douglas area, said County County will Commissioner contribute to the Roger Partridge. project over the “We try to be next three years proactive with these things,” Par— tridge said. Number of parking Construction of spaces that will be the line is depenat the Park-n-Ride dent on approval station at RidgeGate of federal funds, — Miles of according to Kent track the Southeast Bagley, Regional Rail Line will Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n occupy after the District director for extension District H. President Obama’s federal budget for 2016 includes $92 million for the Southeast Rail Extension as one of the projects recommended for Federal Transit Administration New Starts grants. The budget
WHAT ABOUT THE WEST LINE? It is possible the Southwest Line could be extended south from Littleton’s Mineral Station to a future end-of-the line station at Lucent Boulevard and C-470 in Highlands Ranch. That project has been talked about for years but has not gained the same type of momentum as the Southeast Line extension.
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According to Director Kent Bagley, RTD has invested $25 million into the Southwest Line extension, which includes property acquisition at Lucent Station, planning and engineering for the station and purchase of light rail vehicles. However, more funding is still needed before the project can get off the ground.
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Passengers exit the light rail at the County Line Station at the Park Meadows Mall. A new RidgeGate stop will bring passengers further into Lone Tree and allow access to the Sky Ridge Medical Center. Photos by Mike DiFerdinando must be confirmed by Congress. The $207 million project is part of RTD’s voter-approved FasTracks program and will bring 2.3 miles of new track and three stations. The new end-of-line station at RidgeGate will have a Park-n-Ride facility. “The City of Lone Tree has worked extremely hard on this project with RTD, and
OBITUARIES FRIA
Anthony ‘AJ’ Fria
March 31, 1921 – March 12, 2015
Anthony Fria, 93, of Littleton, passed away on March 12. He was born on March 31, 1921 in Philadelphia, Pennslyvania to Italian immigrant parents Antonia and Maria Fria. He was one of six children. He graduated from the Girard College, also in Philadelphia. His career began with a move to Baltimore, Maryland in 1939 where he went to work for the aircraft manufacturer Glenn L. Martin Company. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1943 to support the war effort and in 1945 was honorably discharged to return to work at the Martin Company. He met his lifelong partner Audrey May Dobart in Baltimore and they were married in 1941, and together they
raised a family with three sons, Robert A., Dennis G., and Richard T. The family moved to Littleton, Colorado in 1956. He retired from the MartinMarietta Corporation as a manager in 1984 after 45 years of service. Audrey preceded him in death in 1989 in Littleton, after 48 years of marriage and Tony remained in his long time residence in Littleton. He is survived by his three sons Bob (Escondido, CA), Dennis (Panama) and Rick (Bellevue, WA), one grandaughter Nicole Wendell, grandson Matthew (Deceased), grandsons Erin and Dennis Fria, five greatgrandaughters and one great-grandson. Private services will be held at a later date.
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Margaret Kostoff 5/22/1940 - 3/13/2015
Margaret A. Kostoff “Marj”, 74, of Littleton. Preceded in death by husband Bill. Mother of Kevin (Deb); grandmother of Samantha. Funeral Service Friday, 3/27, 10:00am, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County Line Road, Centennial. Entombment Chapel Hill Cemetery. Memorials suggested to the Music Program at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton, 80120. Please share condolences at HoranCares.com
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with the help of the county and other partners,” Partridge said. “The transportation needs of citizens and taxpayers will be better met.” Once the project is completed, people will be able to travel on one train from the RidgeGate station via the I-225 Rail Line through Aurora to Peoria Station and connect to the commuter train to Denver International Airport — or stay on one train and travel to Union Station in downtown Denver. In addition to the $25 million IGA, $15 million in right-of-way permits and other in-kind contributions will be given. Coventry Development, the owner of the RidgeGate development, has agreed to provide land for right-of-way and light rail stations at no cost.
A RTD train pulls into the County Line Station at Park Meadows Mall. RTD plans to extend service south to a new station at RidgeGate.
Tax incentive for home health care fails Lawmakers concerned over bill’s impact on revenues By Amy Woodward
awoodward @coloradocommunitymedia.com A bill that would have allowed a tax incentive for home health care for senior citizens failed in a House finance committee after TABOR refund concerns outweighed the legislation’s attempt to address future financial impacts on the health care industry and Medicaid for Colorado’s aging population. The bill was sponsored by state Rep. Kathleen Conti, R- Littleton, and co-sponsored by Sen. Larry Crowder, R-Alamosa. The final opposing vote of 6-5 left Conti with a disappointed expression as she got up to leave from the hearing room. “Were we to adopt this bill based on the fiscal note that we have, we would be zeroing out the EITC (earned income tax credit) which is a ripple effect of the TABOR refund,” said Rep. Lois Court, D-Denver. “Because of all the complexities of what this bill would do, I can’t support it.” If the bill would have passed, the state’s general fund revenue would have decreased by $29.1 million for the 2015-16 fiscal year, leaving a negative $89.3 million in refunds for the Earned Income Tax Credit for the 2016 tax year. Conti proposed a five-year income tax credit for qualifying seniors aged 75 and over that would cover 70 percent of costs for medical equipment, home modifications and home health care services for people filing a single tax return with a federal taxable income up to $45,000.
The bill would have also covered 70 percent of costs for those with a federal taxable income up to $90,000 who are filing a joint return. “I think what’s important about this particular piece of legislation is that it is futuristic,” said Arlene Miles, a representative of Colorado Health Care Association. “Where you’re going to save money down the road is when we provide supports within the home so that an individual is not at risk of falls or other accidents that occur in the home which ultimately send that person and make that person more dependent on acute care to the hospital then ultimately to the nursing home.” Conti’s bill gained support from many senior health care organizations in Colorado, including the Home Care Association Colorado, the Alzheimer’s Association, Virtual Care Works and the Colorado Assisted Living Association. The Medicaid cost for Alzheimer’s care in assisted living is an estimated $3.6 million, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. The average cost for a nursing aid facility was $58,800 per person in 2013-14, Conti said, compared to Medicaid spending an average of $16,100 for each individual receiving home health care. Gov. John Hickenlooper touched on Colorado’s budgetary challenges during his annual State of the State address in January, pointing to problems associated with the budget surpluses that must be refunded to taxpayers rather than used by the state to help fund education and other programs in need of financial support. In September 2014, the general fund revenues forecast for the 2015 fiscal year was between $915.5 million and $919.9 million.
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Paws fur a moment to read this tail Smith is under the weather, so this time I am taking over. I need to point out that I am a dog. Dachshunds are capable of things that other dogs — like Labrador retrievers (yawn) — are not. I can fold towels. I do it with my nose. That’s how I earn my allowance. Retrievers retrieve mud from the back yard. I have seen some of my father’s columns. Doom and gloom, huh? He’s lucky to have me, otherwise this would be one grumpy house. I lighten things up. I am not one of those dogs that gets into trash bags and cupboards and eats diapers or that chews on belts or credit cards. I don’t do those things because I got off to a rough start in life. I didn’t learn how to play. I never realized that I was supposed to have fun. We have fun together, it’s just not chasing sticks. Dad lives alone, but you wouldn’t know it. He talks all of the time. Most of the time he is talking to me, but sometimes he talks to someone named “Comcast” when there is no one here. He reads to me too. He likes to read the Sunday paper to me. He started to read a story about a terminally ill woman’s dying wish. She wanted to see a Rembrandt exhibition at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. She was wheeled into the museum in a
hospital bed and given a private viewing. That’s about as far as Dad could read before his eyes got blurry for some reason. I sleep a lot. A lot a lot. I have bedding and a blanket in Dad’s studio, in the living room, in Dad’s office, and in our bedroom. He takes care of me. It hasn’t always been that way. I wasn’t here until I was 5. I am 11 now. I am not sure what that means. I used to be red all over, and now my face is gray. I am not sure what that means either. I was sorry to hear about Brian Williams. Dad said that he was suspended for making something up. When he told me that, we both just smiled. Listen: Just about everything he writes about is made up or “improved.” He says he writes “believable lies.” If you say so. When he was a schoolteacher, he told his students that Monet and Manet were the same man. He — they? — could make more money
that way. Monet painted things like haystacks and cathedrals, and Manet painted people. Some of his students thought he was telling the truth. Dad said that he would probably be suspended like Brian Williams if he tried something like that now. I could tell you stories about him that he’d never tell you. The shirts in his closet all face in the same direction. He knows that he says things, writes things, that people don’t want to hear about. He can’t stand it when someone hurts an animal. A dog was tied to some railroad tracks in Florida, and shot three times. I had to find out what happened to her myself, because my dad’s eyes got blurry again when he was reading about it to me. She survived. A leg was amputated. She is going to be adopted by a good family. I am unsure about cats. One of them stares at us through the studio door. It’s a glass door, so don’t get excited. I wonder what the cat thinks about. Maybe it knows that I have it pretty good in here. Sometimes Dad just looks at me and smiles, and I never know why Crabman will be back next week with more gloom. I am glad I had this chance to say hello. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.
School charter plan just doesn’t measure up In Colorado, parents are able to choose the type of education their child gets. Choosing from a private school, public school, or charter school are all within the parents’ rights. Even further, parents can choose to send their child to a school outside their neighborhood, if the school accepts the child. Englewood School District also allows parents to choose. Parents may choose to have their child attend a school outside of their neighborhood if they feel it fits their child’s needs better. We also offer two schools of choice: Englewood Leadership Academy, a middle school, and Colorado’s Finest High School of Choice, an alternative education program for high school students. Over the past three years, Englewood School District has been approached by a group that wishes to open a charter school in our district. Year after year, this group has provided a substandard application and provided no proof of parents who are asking that we offer a charter school. Three years in a row we have carefully reviewed the application, had external charter school experts review the application, discussed it with the applicants and our district accountability committee, and three years in a row the quality of the application has shown that it is not the right school for Englewood. This year, the applicants appealed our board’s decision not to authorize the school to the State Board of Education. At a hearing, the state board decided to remand the decision back to us to reconsider the application. The Englewood board and the district disagreed with this decision, based on the careful scrutiny that went into our board’s unanimous decision to deny the application, the philosophy of local control of school
boards, and the negative consequences to our district and the students if this charter school were to fail. While working with the charter school applicants on the parts of the application that did not meet the board’s expectations, we also enlisted the expertise of the Charter School Institute, a state charter school expert and authorizer. In order to make sure that we had the correct expertise to analyze the potential risks and rewards of this school, we asked them to have 10 independent experts review the application for a risk assessment. Following the review of the application, we received word that the application posed a very high risk for our district and the students who might attend it. In fact, the Charter School Institute has never authorized a school with such a high-risk application, because while they are pro-school choice and pro-charter, they are also pro-quality. Because of the high-risk nature of the application, the lack of public support demonstrated to the board, no location identified for the school, and the fact that the applicant team has not provided the district with important projected enrollment information that is required by state statute, the Englewood Board of Education once again denied
the application this February. Now, this charter school has appealed our decision once again to the State Board of Education, which then has the final authority to force us to authorize this high-risk school in our district. This is despite the fact that the applicants have refused to provide the Englewood board with information that is required by state statute that would help the district understand the potential effects of opening such a school, and despite the fact that the board has decided, twice, that this particular school is not in the best interest of Englewood at this time. On top of this, the district has spent almost $23,000 on legal fees this year because of the charter school appeal. If not granted their school this year, there is nothing stopping this group from submitting another substandard application and launching another costly appeal the next school year, and again the next. Please tell the State Board of Education that we value local control and discretion of school districts. Not every choice is a good choice, not every charter application should be granted simply because it is a charter school. Please write the State Board of Education an email at state.board@cde.state.co.us telling them you support local control and decision-making of school boards, and that quality is important to you. We also invite you to make public comment during our second appeal hearing on April 8 or 9. More information on specific times will be posted at www. cde.state.co.us. Duane Tucker is the president of the Englewood Board of Education.
As an Englewood parent, past Englewood School Board member, but most importantly in this case, a business owner who works in over 35 schools on the Front Range, 10 of which are charter schools, I am appalled at the misdirected attacks on the character of Brian Ewert and the alleged poor quality of Englewood Schools. As a parent of four children who attend school in Englewood, I am extremely happy with the education they are receiving in our schools. Over the past five years, under Mr. Ewert’s direction, the culture has changed immensely. As someone who works in education, in 10 charter schools, I find it hard to believe that the Tri-City Board and some of its supporters are publicly condemning Mr.
Ewert for protecting our school district from bringing poor quality to Englewood for the sake of choice, in spite of poor applications. If the Tri-City application team’s main goal is to bring choice to a community, why would they not spend time and money improving their application instead of focusing on personal attacks and appeals? The findings of the Charter School Institute and the independent assessors of the Tri-City application, which were chosen by the Charter School Institute, all advised the Boards of Education in Englewood and Sheridan to deny the Tri-City applications. The superintendent is not the one responsible for approving or denying charter schools. I personally voted to deny the first two applications. It had nothing to do with
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choice or liking or disliking charter schools when I voted to deny the applications. It simply came down to poor applications. For clarification about what is really happening in our schools and the superb job Mr. Ewert has done for the children and families of Englewood over the last five years, I would encourage readers to reach out to members of the Englewood community. Please ask specific questions about current experiences in our schools. Please get accurate information rather than believe the “gossip” about our schools. Please visit our schools and see for yourself what our schools look and feel like. Tom O’Connor Englewood, president/owner, Kids Adventures
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What’s wrong with our priorities? Are we helping the children of Colorado or do we just say so? Some hear in church the phrase, “How are the children?” So, how are we caring for them? As a society, aren’t children truly our moral responsibility and future. So, why are we doing such a horrible job? As founder of the Children’s Caucus at the Capitol and sponsor of much child-related legislation, I have become a magnet for citizens’ voices about children’s issues. Again this year, child protection has bubbled up in the media and at the Capitol, but what exactly are we willing to do about it? If we want to hold the “system” accountable, then we need to give them the resources to do their job. Again, I’m carrying bills to further protect children within the child protection system, better prevent them from getting swept into it, or successfully transition out of it. However, this year for the first time, I’ve met resistance
from various sources. It’s been a long-standing prediction among many that we don’t have enough child welfare caseworkers to meet the unfortunate demand of children entering the system due to abuse, neglect or absent parents. That was finally proven true last year with results from a workload study that we had requested from the State Auditor’s Office. It was determined that Colorado is indeed short approximately 574 caseworkers and 122 supervisors in our child
welfare system. Of course, adding people is not the only solution. We’ll need to revisit struggling or failing processes too. But all of this comes with a price tag that doesn’t look possible to get from all of our legislators’ votes. The governor only asked for 130 caseworkers in his budget proposal, thinking that at the same time, the state needs time to modify processes and improve IT systems dating back to the 1980s to ensure the new workers will have the most effective work practices. Now, the Joint Budget Committee has halved that request down to only 65. Really? So, children are being abused or neglected, and some put into foster homes where they’re being abused again or even killed, and that’s OK? I understand competing priorities, but what is more important than the life of a child? Just as one example, we’re pouring millions of dollars into a new Driver Motor Vehicle system so people
have a shorter wait in line for a driver’s license, yet we can’t fund more caseworkers and supervisors to help protect the lives of children? This doesn’t even cover the recent sad death of my Senate Bill 131, which would have created a plan to get foster care youth on a path to college or career training, thus avoiding millions of dollars in current costs of former foster youth on Medicaid, incarcerated, homeless, or pregnant. (Killed by the Republicans in committee.) What is wrong with us? If you’d like to help reprioritize our state funding to help save children’s lives, please contact your governor and state legislators. Linda Newell is the state Senator of Senate District 26, which includes Littleton, Englewood, Sheridan, Cherry Hills Village, Greenwood Village, west Centennial, and parts of Aurora. She can be reached at (303) 866-4846 or Linda. newell.senate@gmail.com.
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RTD pushing ahead on plans for rail extension If you live in Denver’s southeastern or southwestern suburbs, you may be curious to know about plans to extend light rail lines into the growing Lone Tree community and into Highlands Ranch, respectively. The Regional Transportation District is moving ahead on both fronts to meet travel demands from our growing population and employment centers, as well as to improve connectivity for the region. Here’s an update on what’s happening.
design later this year with construction expected to begin in 2016. When the extension is completed in 2019, residents will be able to travel from the RidgeGate station on the new R Line through Aurora to Peoria Station and connect to the commuter train to Denver International Airport; or travel to Union Station in downtown Denver.
Southwest Rail Extension has asked of its local partners. Of the project’s total $207 million cost, RTD’s investment will be $66 million or about 32 percent. President Obama’s FY 2016 budget includes $92 million for the Southeast Rail Extension. This is one of the projects recommended for future Federal Transit Administration New Starts grants. While the budget must be confirmed by Congress, we continue to move forward. Four teams have been selected to bid on this project. Their proposals will be due to RTD in May. After a finalist is selected and the RTD board awards a contract, the contractor will begin
Southeast Rail Extension Last July, the RTD board authorized $207 million to extend the existing light rail line farther south into Lone Tree. Additionally, local business associations and businesses in the southeast metro area have committed $25 million in cash and $15 million in right-of-way, permits and other in-kind contributions to get the extension project completed. This local funding match makes up 16.5 percent of the project cost and far exceeds the 2.5 percent match RTD
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Tattered Cover coming to Littleton Highlands Ranch lease expiring after 10 years By Christy Steadman
csteadman @coloradocommunitymedia.com The Tattered Cover is more than a bookstore. It is a celebration of literature and community. And it’s coming to Littleton. From children to students to seniors, a broad demographic of community members visits the Tattered Cover in Highlands Ranch, said Eileen Forlenza, a Highlands Ranch resident. The community will be sad to see it go, she said. “It brought light to the evolving culture of Highlands Ranch,” Forlenza said. “It is on the cutting edge of community trends, and the pulse of what’s going on in the country.” The Tattered Cover will move from Town Center to the Aspen Grove shopping center. The exact date has yet to be determined, but it will be sometime in April. The store will stay open in Highlands Ranch until the move is complete. The new location is “close enough to still be a part of this community,” store general manager Margaret Shaheen said, “but we’ll also be meeting new neighbors and readers in Littleton.” The Tattered Cover moved into the building in Highlands Ranch on Nov. 15, 2004, and has reached the end of a 10-year
lease, owner Joyce Meskis said. “Our need for a store of that size has changed with market conditions,” she said. Although the new footprint will be smaller, Shaheen said, retail will not be downsized, and the Tattered Cover will continue to offer all of the same amenities, which includes a newsstand, coffee shop and event space for author signings. Plus, she added, it will have a fireplace — something new for the store’s customers. “The new spot will be cozy and comfortable,” Shaheen said. “We think it’s a nice space, and we hope everyone will join us there.” The Tattered Cover has a loyal and enthusiastic fan base, and it is a favorite destination for readers from all over the Denver area, said Brandon Glenn, communications manager of DDR Corp., an Ohio-based real estate investment trust that owns and manages Aspen Grove. “The Tattered Cover is a local icon,” Glenn said. “We are excited to welcome this valued member of the local business community to the lineup of retailers at Aspen Grove.” At Aspen Grove, the bookstore will be located between Europtics and Lane Bryant. The Tattered Cover will be joining a shopping center with a “synergistic mix of tenants,” Meskis said, who considers the move a fortunate endeavor and a “marvelous opportunity.” “It came along at just the right time for us,” she said.
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Finnish teens need host families 13 students to visit Colorado this summer By Christy Steadman
csteadman @coloradocommunitymedia.com A group of 13 Finnish teens is coming to Denver’s south metro area again this summer, and 10 of them still need a place to stay. The teens, who are coming as part of the Finland Young Ambassadors Program, will be here for 5½ weeks, said Leena Gould, program coordinator. The students arrive in Colorado on June 12, and will depart on July 20. Their average age is 17. It is not necessary for a host family to have children, Gould said. The Finnish students speak English, she added, so people do not need to be intimidated by a language barrier. “It’s a great opportunity for people in-
‘The best part is the infusion of a new culture into the family, and all the conversations that come with that.’ Redd Geurts Host terested in (getting to know) international students,” Gould said. To become a host family, contact Gould by phone at 720-201-8246 or 303484-1817; or by email at LeenaNGould@ gmail.com. Gould will explain the application process, which includes filling out an online form for Youth For Understanding, found at www.yfu-usa.org, and a background check. Deadline to apply to become a host family is April 6.
The Finland Young Ambassadors Program is a branch of the Youth For Understanding organization, which is a nonprofit intercultural exchange program. The Finland Young Ambassadors Program is sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in Finland. The teens’ trip to Colorado will include studies of environmental policies and American culture. The 13 Finnish students were chosen out of 300 applicants to be awarded a scholarship to fund each individual’s trip.
The scholarship is not associated with a school, and the students had to meet certain criteria through the application and interview processes. Among other qualifications, the selected students must have an interest in international affairs, Gould said. The students bring their own pocket money, Gould said, so besides any costs of providing room and board, some meals and expenses related to providing transportation to local meet-up locations for the students’ excursions, there are no additional fees for host families. Being a host family is a fun experience, said Redd Geurts, of Centennial, who has been a host every summer since the program started five years ago. She encourages everyone to consider becoming a host family. “The best part,” Geurts said, “is the infusion of a new culture into the family, and all the conversations that come with that.”
Colorado youth survey on sex, drugs on hold State Board of Education delays vote on parental consent By Kristen Wyatt Associated Press
Alarmed by anonymous surveys asking Colorado’s middle and high school students about their sex lives and drug habits, the state Board of Education delayed action last week on considering changes to how the 24-year-old survey is collected. Controlled by Republicans, the board delayed a vote to require parental consent for the surveys after their vote on the matter brought only one side, parents and health officials asking them not to make such a change.
The Healthy Kids Colorado Survey has been given to a sampling of students every other year since 1991. But the survey was expanded dramatically in 2013 and has since come under additional scrutiny. They survey asks the students about having sex, using drugs, considering suicide, bringing guns to school and other unhealthy behaviors. Public health officials consider the surveys a vital tool to gauge what young people are doing, not what their parents think they are doing. “It’s our best source of our information about our youth and their health behaviors,” said Dr. Larry Wolk, Colorado’s chief medical officer. But some board members have taken issue with the questions, and they disagree that the surveys are voluntary. Currently the state allows parents to de-
cline the survey, but school districts are allowed to collect surveys from pupils whose parents haven’t affirmed their kids can participate. “There are major problems with this survey, in terms of its content,” said board member Debora Scheffel, a Republican from Parker. Another questioned the need for them. “You don’t need the survey to be able to tell kids to practice safe behavior and avoid unhealthy behavior,” said Pam Mazanec, a Republican from Larkspur. The board heard from nearly two dozen health officials and parents asking them not to change how the survey is collected. No one spoke in favor of changing how the survey is done. But the seven-member board agreed to delay after Republicans asked for more
feedback from parents. The surveys aren’t given until this fall, giving schools officials time before deciding whether to require changes. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, which considers the surveys voluntary, may consider sending the surveys directly to school districts if the state Department of Education backs out, Wolk said. But he urged the board to keep the surveys unchanged, especially in light of marijuana legalization. “Everybody wants to know how the legalization of marijuana will impact our youth, and this is the single best data source that we can answer that question with,” Wolk said.
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New Elitch slide is a real monster
Elitch Gardens Theme and Water Park is erecting SlideZilla, a monstrous new addition in its Water Park this year. The six-story water slide accelerates four riders through a curved chute and into a swirling 2-foot bowl before unexpectedly dropping 57 feet and then up into a massive fourstory high tornado wave. After cresting the water wall, the riders slide into a splashdown. Colorado’s first hybrid slide was named Best Water Attraction in 2014 by IAAPA and consists of two thrilling custom features, the BehemothBowl and TornadoWAVE. “SlideZilla will spin you around, swallow you up and spit you out,” said marketing director Tracy Durham. “It truly is a HydroBeast and we can’t wait for guests to try and tame the creature.” For more information, visit www.ElitchGardens.com.
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sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com “I was the audio-visual geek in high school,” said Walt Martin about his early introduction to photography. He also looked forward to the arrival of the Saturday Evening Post, with its spreads by famous photographers. A friend had taken his picture and offered to sell it to him for $1. He replied that he would pay $1 if the boy would teach him how to do that. Then he cut a lot of lawns until he had enough to buy a simple camera — an Agfa, he thinks. Martin has an exhibit, “Colorado Stories,” at Cake Crumbs Bakery, 2216 Kearney St., Denver, through April 12. When he graduated from high school, the Army recruiting office suggested that if he were drafted, he’d have no control over his path, but if he enlisted, he could choose what he wanted to do, so he went to photography school, then did two tours in Vietnam with the infantry, “photographing the brica-brac of war — including body counts.” When he got out of the Army, he hitchhiked from New Jersey to Boise, Montana, where he attended Montana State University. He has lived in Colorado since 1972, and “Colorado Stories” is a selection from photos shot in the past 20 years. Each has a story. Martin talks about how one always has to be alert. “So many of us are so distracted that we don’t live consciously. You have to pay attention, always be aware.” And always have your camera ready. “Stop to catch an image when you’re out in the world — or it’s lost.” The “Twins,” for instance, were standing in an alley in Pueblo when Martin was pushing a young son in a stroller. It was July 4, 1983. He “put a camera in their faces and they turned away — I always engage people.” He told them “I have to make this photo” and they did pose with a smile. “I had one chance. They were the Gearhart boys. I found their brother and learned they were itinerant trumpet players. I never saw them again.” The quirky image has been an award winner. The joyous “State Fair Fountain, Pueblo, Colorado, 2001” was shot just a few days before the horror of 9/11. “The end of in-
Colorado Rockies owner Dick Monfort threw a curveball recently by announcing that he is part of Arizona-based Redrock Partners, LLC, which is acquiring Romano’s Macaroni Grill from Ignite Restaurant Group. Monfort’s business partners are two industry veterans who will be taking over ownership and operations of the popular restaurant chain: John Gilbert, who is the current president and will continue to serve as CEO of Romano’s Macaroni Grill and Dean Riesen, who will serve as chairman of the organization. Redrock Partners expects to complete the transaction within 30 days. Romano’s Macaroni Grill is an Italian restaurant brand founded in 1988 by Phil Romano. Inspired by the Italian “country” cuisine served in Romano’s grandmother’s kitchen, Macaroni Grill has grown to more than $300 million in U.S. sales and another $40 million through its franchise operations. Romano’s Macaroni Grill has restaurants in Aurora, Broomfield, Golden, Greenwood Village and south Jefferson County, near Littleton.
PunchBowl Social Clubs lands at Stapleton
“Palomino Ponies” by Walt Martin is in his “Colorado Stories” photography show at Cake Crumbs, Denver.
IF YOU GO “Colorado Stories: Photography by Walt Martin” hangs at Cake Crumbs until April 12. The bakery is at 2216 Kearney St., Denver and is open until 6 p.m. (4 p.m. on Sundays). It is a short distance east of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
nocence,” he said. He stood for some time, waiting and watching, until the little boy started to run toward him. The humorous “Palomino Ponies, South Park, Colorado, 2013” is in color and hangs behind the bakery case, across the room from his other works. He said he was fishing in South Park early one morning and spotted the beautiful palominos, which were quite interested in him—and hoping he had food for them in his pickup truck. He was lying in the ditch to shoot up at them and felt one nibbling on his hat. “Although my work is primarily intuitive, a good deal of deliberation goes into my subjects. I try and convey a subtle visual tension in the images I create. I feel that my work becomes real to the viewer when it evokes an emotion that reaches beyond the
“Twins” by Walt Martin is in his “Colorado Stories” exhibit at Cake Crumbs, Denver. visual.” He has spent many hours through the years capturing images of City Park in all seasons and pointed out a photo of a Kentucky coffee tree, with a haze of snow softening the picture. He had noticed it when in full leaf, but waited to catch the graceful branching without leaf cover. He emphasizes the importance of “economy of subject that is least understood,” referring to photographer Paul Strand as inspiration. Instead of shooting a whole car, just capture one headlight, for instance.
More than 20 years after the last plane landed at Stapleton Airport, master developer Forest City and Denver-based Seasoned Development announced plans to restore the highly visible air traffic control tower complex. The iconic building will be home to Denver’s second Punch Bowl Social as well as the company’s corporate headquarters. “This community has been looking for a way to activate the tower space for a long time,” said Denver City Council President Chris Herndon, who represents Stapleton. “Punch Bowl Social offers a family-friendly environment for dining and entertainment, and a great neighborhood option for date night for parents. It’s exciting to have a homegrown company invest in our community and add to the vibrancy and character of Northeast Denver.” The first Punch Bowl at 65 Broadway was built in the space that formerly housed a Big Lots store. The new location will include six bowling lanes and similar entertainment options as the Punch Bowl on Broadway (ping pong, arcade games, pinball, private karaoke rooms, darts, skee ball and shuffle board). Robert Thompson, founder of Punch Bowl Social, said he expects the project to be complete in the first half of 2016. Located at the intersection of Central Park Boulevard and Martin Luther King Boulevard, the control tower is at the heart of the Stapleton community, which was Parker continues on Page 17
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Ballet season ends with children’s classic Colorado Ballet closes its season with the children’s classic “Peter and the Wolf” March 27 to 29 at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Denver (University Boulevard and Iliff Avenue). Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. March 27 and 28; 2 p.m. March 28 and 29. The ballet is choreographed by Peter Smuin, with score by Sergei Prokofiev. Opening the program will be a ballet choreographed by Clark Tippet to the Max Bruch “Violin Concerto No. 12.” Tickets: $25 to $155, 303-8378888, coloradoballet.org.
Winner to perform Steven Vaughn, euphonium player, is winner of the T. Gordon Parks Concerto Competition. He will perform in Vladimir Cosma’s “Concerto for Euphonium” at 7:30 p.m. March 20 with the Arapahoe Philharmonic at Mission Hills Church, 620 Southpark Drive, Littleton. The orchestra will also play Gustav Mahler’s “Symphony No. 7.” (Vaughn will join the orchestra on the tenor horn for this.) He is a second-year Masters of Music student at the University of ColoradoBoulder. Tickets: 303-781-1892, arapahoe-phil.org.
Veteran to speak Ken Haraldsen will speak to the Englewood Historic Preservation Society at the Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway, at 3 p.m. March 27. He will talk about his visit to the 70th anniversary remembrance of the Battle of the Bulge. He was in the Army Air Forces, but his unit was reassigned to the infantry with others to stop the German counterattack. The event is free and open to the public.
Marquez work on display Littleton photographer Andy Marquez will exhibit work at the Steve Adams Gallery, 5789 A S. Curtice St., Littleton,
starting March 26. 303-919-7277.
Tchaikovsky in Littleton “Tchaikovsky in Spring” is the title of the Littleton Symphony Orchestra’s March 27 concert at 7:30 p.m. at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Young pianist Kevin Ahfat will perform Tchaikovsky’s “Piano Concerto No. 1.” Also on the program: “The Chairman Dances” by John Adams from his opera, “Nixon in China”; “Appalachian Spring” by Aaron Copland; and “Medley from West Side Story” by Leonard Bernstein. Tickets: $15/$12, free 21 and under: littletonsymphony.org; Gorsett’s Violin Shop, 8100 S. Quebec St., Ste. B206, Centennial; 303-933-6824.
Swallow Hill Music Grammy winner Loudon Wainwright III will perform at Swallow Hill Music Hall, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, at 8 p.m. April 3. Tickets: swallowhillmusic.org/ Denver-concerts, 303-777-1003 ext 2.
Artists of the Colorado Ballet will close their season with “Peter and the Wolf” March 27-29 at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts at DU. Photo by Allen Birnbach
Auditions for `Lion King’
Town Hall auditions “West Side Story” auditions for the teen characters from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 4 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Production dates: Sept. 11-Oct. 11. Must be 18 or older and able to play a teen. (Auditions for adult parts will be at a later date.) Nick Sugar will direct. Prepare 24-32 bars of music in the style of the show. To schedule appointment: signupgenius.com/ go/20f084cabaa2da2fd0-auditions.
Auditions for “Lion King” will be held through the month of March by appointment at Spotlight Performing Arts Academy, 6328 E. County Line Road #102, Highlands Ranch. For information, tuition rates, audition appointment, call 720-4432623 or visit spotlightperformers.com.
Indian Wars symposium Order of the Indian Wars presents its annual one-day symposium from 9:30 a.m.
to 5 p.m. April 18 at the Colorado National Guard Headquarters Auditorium, 6868 S. Revere Parkway, Centennial. Speakers will be Paul Magid, John Fahey, Danny Aranda, Don Moon, Marvin Roose and Larry Kropf. Limited bookseller arrangements available: call Mike Koury, 970-587-9530. Admission: $35, send to OIW, P.O. Box 1650, Johnstown, CO 80534 — or $45 at the door. (Includes: coffee, juice and doughnuts: lunch buffet; contact with authors and booksellers.)
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Curious about the Catholic Church & what Catholics believe? Have you missed the Sacrament of the Eucharist? The friendly family of St Mark Catholic Church of Highlands Ranch invites you to learn more about becoming a Catholic Christian. Monthly inquirer sessions will begin on April 16th at 7:30 p.m. In September, meetings will begin on a weekly basis. Call Karol Seydel at St Mark Catholic Church 720-348-9700 ext 216 9905 Foothills Canyon Blvd. Highlands Ranch, CO 80129.
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Lincoln Community Hospital and Care Center is currently hiring a part time person for the Business Office. Must have hospital insurance billing experience – to include Medicaid and Medicare, correspondence, general office and computer skills. Needs to be highly organized and detail minded, with good people skills. For consideration, please send resume to spetersen@lchnh.com or fax to 719-743-2861, no phone calls please. Resumes due by March 19, 2015. Administrative Assistant Local Glazing Contractor looking for Administrative Assistant. 2 years experience and advanced computer skills required. Full-time position with benefits. Resumes sent to assistant@allianceglazing.com. EOE Medical Needed part time MA, LPN or RN in Highlands Ranch/Ken Caryl area for busy pediatric office. Includes Saturday mornings Please fax resume to Nita 303-791-7756
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Open To All Active Duty, National Guard And Reserve Service Members, Veterans, And Their Spouses! Sr Software Engineer — Englewood, CO. Comcast Cable Comm, LLC. Provide lead tech expertise for VOIP provisioning/reconciliation systems. Reqs.: Bach in CS, Engin or rltd & 5 yrs exp automating, deploying, install & tune telephony provisioning apps using all these: JBOSS, Weblogic, Oracle, J2EE, XML, Web Services (SOAP & WSDL), Asynchronous Messaging, Spring & Hibernate; of which 3 yrs. must incl shell scripting exp using BASH, KSH, Perl, Awk and Sed; & 3 yrs. exp w/ external third party vendor hardware; 1 yr. of which must incl interfacing w/ National Portability Admin. Ctr system APIs & processes. Apply to: denise_mapes@cable.comcast.com. Refer to Job ID# 1278.
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FIRSTBANK is seeking FT Tellers for its Evergreen & El Rancho locations. Applicants should be friendly, motivated & detail oriented. Four weekdays 8:30-6:30 & Saturdays 8:30-12:30. Position starts at $12.00/hr. w/opportunity for advancement. Excellent benefits package & paid training provided. Join one of the Denver Post’s 2014 Top 5 Workplaces. Interested applicants should apply online at efirstbank.com. FirstBank is an EOE/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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Wheat Ridge manager honored
The Colorado City and County Management Association has named Wheat Ridge City Manager Patrick Goff Manager of the Year. Goff received the award last month at the CCCMA’s Winter Conference in Glenwood Springs. Goff joined the City of Wheat Ridge in 2002 as administrative services director then deputy city manager before being promoted to city manager in 2010. The Manager of the Year award honors a CCCMA member that has made an outstanding contribution to local government in the past year. Goff was nominated by the city’s executive management team for his leadership in 2014. “Last year was a landmark one for the city and Patrick was a driving force in many key initiatives,” said Wheat Ridge Mayor Joyce Jay. He not only helped promote economic growth and development, but fostered partnerships and leveraged funding to make Wheat Ridge a better community.” In 2014, developers broke ground on three new residential communities, a new retail center housing the city’s first Sprouts Farmer’s Market began construction and Wheat Ridge was ranked as one of the best places in the nation to retire.
Jet over to pizza spot
To celebrate its official grand opening, Jet’s Pizza of Littleton will give away free slices of its signature Detroitstyle, deep dish square pizza (one per person) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 28. The first 200 people also will receive a free gift. The store, located at 7935 S. Broadway, is the first Colorado location for the Michigan-based company. “Our family vacationed in Colorado for the past seven years and I fell in love with this area,” said Chad Jetts, owner of the Littleton store. “I’ve made Colorado my home and brought a slice of Michigan along with me.” The store, near West Mineral Avenue in the Market at SouthPark plaza, also offers salads, subs, wings, Jet’s Bread and Jet Boats. Phone the Littleton store at 303-707-1100 or visit www. jetspizza.com to order online.
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Eavesdropping on a wife to her husband who spilled coffee on the car mat: “Thank you for cleaning the mat, dear. “I’d go to the mat for you, dear.” Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for BlacktieColorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktie-colorado.com/pennyparker. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.
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Seems like old times
“The Marvelous Wonderettes,” an off-Broadway hit by Roger Bean, with music arranged by Brian William Baker, plays at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St. in downtown Littleton, from March 27 to April 26. Directed by Bob Wells. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; 6:30 p.m. April 19; 2 p.m. April 11. Tickets: townhallartscenter.org, 303-7942787, ext. 5.
Tap time
“42nd Street” will be presented by Highlands Ranch-based Performance Now Theatre Company from April 10 to 26 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays. Tickets start at $18, 303987-7845, Lakewood.org.
Harlem Renaissance music
“Ain’t Misbehavin’” is based on Fats Waller’s many performances and the activities of black musicians in Harlem in the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s. It plays through April 26 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora, accompanied by expert pianist Eric Weinstein plus drums and bass. Directed by donnie l. betts. Performances: 7:30 pm. Fridays and Saturdays; and Tuesday, March 31; 2:30
p.m. Sundays and Saturday, April 25. Tickets: 303-8567830, vintagetheatre.org.
After happily-ever-after “Into the Woods,” with music by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine, plays April 10-19 in Parker’s newly renovated black box theater in the Mainstreet Center, with an adult cast of professionals and local favorites. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets cost $17, 303-8056800, ParkerArts.org.
Miller eyes Cold War “The Archbishop’s Ceiling” by Arthur Miller looks at espionage and Cold Sar politics of the 1970s, from March 24 to April 19 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Bret Aune is director. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 1 p.m. Wednesdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays. Tickets: 720-898-7200, arvadacenter.org.
Athena Project winner “Harm’s Way” by Marilyn Kriegel is the winner of Athena Project’s new play competition. It will play March 20 through April 5 at the Aurora Fox, 9900 E. Colfax Ave. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: aurorafox.org.
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THINGS DO THEATER/SHOWS Marvelous Wonderettes
Children’s `Coppelia,’ Toymaker’s Tea Party
Ballet Ariel presents a children’s version of “Coppelia” at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker, with 35 students from the Colorado School of Dance dancing in the children’s roles. “Coppelia” is the story of eccentric toymaker Dr. Coppelius and his doll Coppelia. Tickets are available at http:// pacecenteronline.ticketforce.com, by calling 303-805-6800 or at the PACE Center box office.
Douglas County History Program
Local history buffs will enjoy “Where Do You Think You Are?” a presentation of the Douglas County History Research Center and the Castle Rock Historical Society. Program is at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. A panel of local experts will explore the forces that shaped the Castle Rock community. To register, call 303-791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org.
Town Hall Arts Center presents “The Marvelous Wonderettes,” an off-Broadway hit that takes you back to the 1958 Springfield High School prom. The production opens Friday, March 27, and continues through Sunday, April 26. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, with a 2 p.m. show on Saturday, April 11 and a 6:30 p.m. show Sunday, April 19. Tickets are available at the center’s box office or online at www.townhallartscenter.org/marvelous-wonderettes.
Lion King Auditions
Spotlight Performing Arts Center will have auditions for its production of “Lion King.” Children ages 5-18 are invited to audition through March by appointment. Performances will be done in late June. For information, tuition rates or to schedule an audition, contact Spotlight at 720-44-DANCE or www.spotlightperformers.com. Spotlight is at 6328 E. County Line Road, Unit 102, Highlands Ranch.
Musica Sacra Chamber Orchestra
Break Down Schedules
Augustana Arts presents Musica Sacra Chamber Orchestra, with internationally renowned teacher and cellist Rodney Farrar at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 20, at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Tickets are available online at www. lakewood.org/hca/, by phone at 303-987-7845 or in person at the Lakewood Cultural Center Box Office. The concert is presented again at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave., Denver. Tickets are available online at www.augustanaarts.org or by calling 303-388-4962. Farrar lives in Littleton.
Creativity suffers when daily demands prevent spending time on creative pursuits. Local bestselling author Eleanor Brown will give practical advice for breaking down schedules, obliterating excuses, and setting goals. The free workshop is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, at the Parker Library, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive. To register, call 303-791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org.
St. John Passion
The Conservative Breakfast Association will have a free screening of the film “Wait Till It’s Free” at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 26 at Pinecrest Community Church, 7165 North Delbert Road, Parker. Director/producer Colin Gunn will join us to discuss the film. This film takes a hard look at the way we do healthcare in America by looking at every relevant aspect of modern medicine, from the escalating cost of health insurance to the move towards universal government healthcare. The filmmakers journeyed to Washington, D.C., and across the Atlantic to Glasgow, Paris and Brussels to bring you extraordinary information you won’t find anywhere else.
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Lenten Recital Series
Enjoy the music of Easter at 12:10 p.m. each Wednesday during the Lenten season, followed by fellowship with a light lunch in the Gathering Space at St. Andrew United Methodist Church. Invite family and friends for an uplifting mid-week music break. Schedule of music: Wednesday, March 25, the Rev. Dale Fredrickson and Tim Coons, musician. Contact Mark Zwilling, director of music and arts, at mzwilling@ st-andrew-umc.com or 303-794-2683.
Littleton Symphony Concert
Castle Country Assisted Living will welcome Elvis Presley impersonator Don Garcia for a performance at each of its three houses Friday, March 27. Garcia will perform at 11 a.m. at Cantril House, 221 Cantril St., Castle Rock; at 1 p.m. at Valley House, 255 S. Valley Drive, Castle Rock; and at 3 p.m. at Victorian House, 19600 Victorian Drive, Parker. Event is free and open to the public but space is limited. For more information or to RSVP, call 303-482-5552.
Women’s Chorale Concert
Augustana Arts presents Colorado Women’s Chorale and the Douglas County High School Belles performing Vivaldi’s Gloria in D RV589 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8817 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch Go to www.augustanaarts.org for tickets and information.
ART Spring has Sprung
Hear the story of the Native American code talkers of World War II, presented by historian and actor Bud Jenkyns, from 2-3 p.m. Monday, March 23, at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. There were more than 400 code talkers, primarily Navajo, whose main job was the transmission of secret tactical messages using codes built upon their native languages. The code talkers took part in every battle the U.S. Marines conducted in the Pacific from 1942-1945. Praise for their skill, speed and accuracy accrued throughout the war. The Japanese, who were skilled code breakers, never cracked the Navajo code used by the Marines. Bud Jenkyns served in the Marine Corps, and has met the original code talkers. Call 303-795-3961.
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The Littleton Symphony Orchestra performs Fantastic Piano Concertos and Great American Masterworks: Tchaikovsky in Spring at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 27, at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St. in Littleton. Tickets available at www.littletonsymphony.org or at Gorsett Violin Shop, 8100 S. Quebec St., B206 in Centennial. Tickets are also available at the door on concert night (cash/checks/credit cards accepted). Contact 303-933-6824 or info@littletonsymphony.org.
A Touch of Class, a 16-member student jazz choir from Nebraska Wesleyan University, will perform an entertaining program of energetic vocal arrangements of popular songs. The group’s vocal harmonies will come to life in the rich acoustic environment of the Sanctuary in Castle Rock. Admission is free, but donations are welcome to help defray expenses. Concert is at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 23, at Christ’s Episcopal Church, 615 Fourth St. (at Cantril St.), Castle Rock.
The Code Talkers
Film Screening
Women golfers ages 18 and older are invited to join the Ladies 9-Hole Golf Association at the Lone Tree Golf Club. The purpose of the league is to promote fellowship and sportsmanship and to encourage the active participation of its members in playing and enjoying golf. USGA/CWGA rules of play will apply. Each member will have a handicap index or work toward one upon joining. Practice rounds are Thursdays, April 2, 9, 16 and 23, weather permitting. Regular play days are most Thursdays from April 30 to Sept. 24, with a shotgun start and potluck on the second Thursday of each month. Contact Nancy Cushing, league president, at 720-560-9333 or email LTL9hole@gmail.com. An informational meeting and coffee is at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, March 26, at the Lone Tree Golf Club, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd.
Jazz Choir Concert
The Highlands Ranch Concert Band presents a free concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 22 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Visit www. hrconcertband.org, or contact Kelley at 303-683-4102.
New DAR Chapter
Arapahoe Philharmonic performs Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 7 and Vladimir Cosma’s Concerto for Euphonium at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 20, at Mission Hills Church, 620 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. Music director Devin Patrick Hughes will explore the program in a pre-concert talk beginning at 6:45 p.m. in Room M12 off the Mission Hills lobby. Tickets available at www.arapahoe-phil.org, by phone at 303-781-1892 and at the door the night of the concert beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Vocalist Kim Nazarian and the New York Voices will perform at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 23 at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. The New York Voices is the only vocal group in recent memory to win two Grammys for live concert recordings. Nazarian has recorded, performed and toured the world with this vocal ensemble for 20 years. Call 720-509-1007 or go to www.lonetreeartscenter.org.
From Rags to Riches
In celebration of World Tennis Day, two USTA Tennis Play events are planned, from 1-4 p.m. Monday, March 23, at Rock Canyon High School, 5810 McArthur Ranch Road, Littleton. Families and kids are invited to try tennis. Contact Mark Strangeland at 404-538-2201 or mstrangeland@playtga.com. Register at www.youthtennis.com. The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is looking to form a new chapter in Castle Rock. Prospective member workshops are Saturday, March 21, and Saturday, May 9, and will provide information on the mission and purpose of DAR, and will also provide methods and suggestions for tracing ancestors back to a Revolutionary War Patriot. All women who can document descent from a Revolutionary War Patriot are encouraged to consider the benefits of joining DAR. Volunteers can help with research to apply for membership. Go to www.DAR.org or contact state organizing secretary Paula Lasky at 303-690-5168 for information or to RSVP for one of the workshops.
The Great Ladies of Jazz
The Colorado Bluebird Project open house is from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 21, at the Audubon Center at Chatfield, 11280 Waterton Road, Littleton. The event is free and open to the public, but a suggested donation to ASGD or purchase in the Sweets N’ Tweets Gift Shop greatly appreciated. RSVP at 303-9739530 or info@denveraudubon.org. Go to www.denveraudubon. org/getinvolved/bluebird-project/
EVENTS World Tennis Day
MUSIC/CONCERTS Philharmonic Concert
Lutheran Chorale presents “St. John Passion,” by Bob Chilcott, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills Village; and at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1600 Grant St., Denver. Chilcott’s mighty setting of words from the Gospel of St John is a dramatic yet uplifting retelling of the Passion story. A free will offering (and nonperishable food donations) will be collected at both concerts to benefit local food banks. Visit www. thelutheranchorale.org or email thelutheranchorale@Comcast.net.
Bluebird Project Open House
art exhibit is sponsored by the Healing Arts Program of the Rocky Mountain Adventist Healthcare Foundation in support of the hospital. About two dozen original pieces of artwork on nature-inspired themes will be on view for the enjoyment of patients and the general public. The display will be in the gallery, in the corridor between the main hospital entrance and the outpatient entrance. Following the close of this art show, the exhibit will travel to the Parker Adventist Hospital from May 5 to July 6. Selected pieces will remain at the facility’s Cancer Center for an additional month.
The weather is always perfect inside at the annual Highlands Ranch Spring Bazaar, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at the Recreation Center at Eastridge, 9568 University Blvd. More than 125 commercial and handcrafters display and sell their products, including scrapbooking materials, soy soaps, candles, jewelry, quilts, children’s items, doll items, food, wood crafts and more. Admission is free. Call 303-791-2500 or go to www.HRCAonline.org.
Watercolor Society Exhibition
The Colorado Watercolor Society’s 24th annual state exhibition runs through March 30 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St. Many of the exhibiting artists are expected to attend the opening reception; refreshments will be served. Go to www. LoneTreeArtsCenter.org.
Heritage Fine Arts Guild Exhibit
Member artists of the Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County will be featured in an exhibit through Monday, May 4, at Littleton Adventist Hospital. The
Taxpayers who cannot afford professional tax assistance can visit the Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton, for free tax help from IRS-trained volunteers. Tax assistance will be offered from 5:30-8 p.m. Thursdays, and noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays through April 11. No registration required.
HEALTH South Metro Community Blood Drives
A number of community blood drives are planned in the South Metro area. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonfils.org. Upcoming blood drives are: Saturday, March 21, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Walmart, 11101 S. Parker Road, Parker; Monday, March 23, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Parker Adventist Hospital, 9395 Crown Crest Blvd., Parker; Wednesday, March 25, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Quadrant Building Blood Drive, Bighorn Room, 5445 DTC Parkway, Centennial; Thursday, March 26, 8-9:40 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Sky Ridge Medical Center, 10101 Ridgegate Parkway, Lone Tree; Friday, March 27, 9-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., WholeFoods SouthGlenn, 6853 S. York St., Suite 119, Littleton; Saturday, March 28, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Walmart, 4400 Front St., Castle Rock.
Free Nutrition, Cooking Class
Free Heart Health nutrition classes and cooking demonstrations are offered from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 25 (The Science of Appetite); Wednesday, April 1 (After the Winter Detox); Wednesday, April 8 (Mind Over Matter); Wednesday, April 15 (Guard Your Gut); Wednesday, April 22 (Eating on the Go); Wednesday, April 29 (Latest Research on Fats and Cholesterol) 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 303Calendar continues on Page 24
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“The Turkish Fruit Seller” by Helen Matthews was painted after a trip to Ismir, Turkey. It is in “The Art of Memories” exhibit at Town Hall Arts Center. Courtesy photos
Memories provide theme of exhibit Four artists share their work in Littleton
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By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com Town Hall Arts Center’s next musical is “The Marvelous Wonderettes,” with a singing girl group, set at a 1950s prom. Gallery coordinator Nancy Boyson and the four exhibiting artists for April have named their upcoming art exhibit “Art of Memories.” Each artist will exhibit her interpretation of that theme from March 26 to May 12, with an artist’s reception planned for April 3 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Exhibiting artists will be Helen Matthews, Molly Squibb, R. Garriott and Kay Juricek, who will share the Stanton Gallery’s walls with their varied paintings. • Matthews describes herself as “an impressionist painter of landscapes, flowers and portraits who works in watercolor, gouache and oil. Her website speaks about inspiration from the “mystery and magic of the world around me …” She worked as a histologist, then drew pictures for children, then decided to seek formal training in technique with strong teachers. She has exhibited in local, state and national shows. • Squibb said she “looks for beauty in unusual places. That means being curious about the `underside’ of life. Yes, I paint traditional landscapes, but I also love a tangle of leaves on a trail or the colors in old oil cans by a shed.” She is an oil painter who experiments with watercolor and colored markers when traveling with her husband, loves travel and has lived in Spain and China. Before turning to full-time art in 2005, she enjoyed a career in journalism and marketing communications. She studied at the Art Students Leagues in New York and Denver and with artist and teacher Kevin Weckbach. • Garriott writes that she “is inspired by design in everyday life and takes common objects, adds in artful arrangement, a bit of implied narrative and renders in a contemporary realistic painting style.” She writes of taking everyday functional and novelty objects and using them as subjects of artwork to elevate them above the commonplace. “I enjoy visual puns backed up with a clever play on words …” • Juricek said she “has been painting still lifes for a few years now.” She has been accepted in shows over the years and “enjoys painting reflective surfaces: water, glass, light with seashells, bugs, birds, ribbons
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“Cat ‘n’ Mouse” by R. Garriott is included in the “Arts of Memories” exhibit at Town Hall Arts Center.
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Spring is just around the corner. Contact your marketing consultant today! 303.566.4100 “Key Largo” by Kay Juricek is in the “Art of Memories” exhibit. and flowers — versus upright flowers in a vase …” She grew up on a Nebraska farm and received a BFA from the University of Nebraska and a master’s degree in library and information science from Columbia University. She has worked as a faculty member at the University of Wyoming and Colorado School of Mines. In 1990, she began panting portraits and still lifes and landscapes and has been a full-time artist since 2008.
IF YOU GO “The Art of Memories” will be exhibited in Stanton Gallery at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St. in downtown Littleton, from March 26 to May 12. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and during performances. Admission is free. 303-794-2787.
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Detail from “Red Stripes, Blue Stripes” by Paul Valdez won fourth place in the CWS State Show at Lone Tree Art Center. Photos by Sonya Ellingboe
“Grand Mesa 2015” by Frank Francese won second place in the CWS State Show at the Lone Tree Art Center.
Watercolor show brings out best Lone Tree exhibit offers works by winners By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com Each year, the Colorado Watercolor Society holds a competition among its members (the present count is 450), hires a well-known artist as juror and mounts a handsome exhibit of the selected pieces. The 2015 exhibit, the 24th Annual, is at Lone Tree Arts Center through March 30. Greg Chapleski of Highlands Ranch is president. Juror Rick Brogan, a well-known Colorado painter and teacher, selected 85 paint-
ings for the show from the 309 entries and announced awards on March 7 at the opening reception. There are landscapes, abstracts, cityscapes, fauna and flora, images from across the world in all seasons and times of day, portraits and more. The viewer will find multiple stories awaiting. Best of show is Marcio Correa’s “Twin Elevators.” The artist has zeroed in on a scene one sees often in Colorado’s rural towns: a pair of weathered grain elevators, pictured in a range of blue shadows. A watery sky is above, and to the front is a rusty orange tank, which is a highlight. A bright yellow strip of grass runs horizontally across, separating the elevators from a nearby patch of weedy grass. Lines are soft and colors are generally subdued. It could be right out
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of Colorado novelist Kent Haruf’s fictional town, Holt. Second place was awarded to West Slope Painter Frank Francese’s dramatic “Grand Mesa 2015,” which shows early fall snow while the golden aspens are still blazing on the mountainside and reflected in a high lake. Kathleen Lanzoni’s “After the Rain,” which took third place, is a cityscape, with an imaginative use of reflections in puddle left by rain. It’s a tropical city with a row of palm trees lining a walkway, reflected in a rhythmic series of wet areas. Painter Paul Valdez of Parker submitted a horizontal image of Venice: “Red Stripes, Blue Stripes,” with the canal and buildings leading back to an arched bridge that crosses the canal. It won fourth place.
IF YOU GO The 24th State Watercolor Show of the Colorado Watercolor Society is at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, through March 30. Admission is free. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and two hours prior to performances. Sales are handled at the box office.
The President’s Award was given to Littleton watercolorist Tanis Bula for her “Cassis, France,” which depicts a harbor filled with small boats. Look for it in the back room at the end of the hall where a number of paintings are hung.
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Joyous music comes to Aurora theater stage
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sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com The opening scene of “Ain’t Misbehavin’” is a spacious, but dingy 1940s Harlem apartment, with a piano prominent on one side. As lights go up, Nell (Cicely O’Kain), followed by pianist Eric Weinstein, drummer Karl Oschner and bassist Kent Martinez, climb in through the open window from the fire escape. Weinstein sits at the piano, begins his magic and soon, “The Joint is Jumpin’.” IF YOU GO A radio on the mantel is “Ain’t Misbehavin’” plays playing Fats Waller music and pianist Weinstein picks right at Vintage Theatre, 1468 up on the tune as a colorfully Dayton St., Aurora, through clad ensemble dances in to April 26. Performances: 7:30 “Ain’t Nobody’s Business …” p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2:30 The three women, Cicely p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $28 O’Kain, ShaShauna Nickelson advance/$32 at the door. 303and Hannah Wheeler, wear 856-7830, vintagetheatre.org. bright satin dresses, styled with 1940s peplums. Dwayne Carrington stands out in a loud plum and white checkered suit, bowler hat and brown and white wingtip shoes, while suave Leonard E. Barrett wears a yellow vest with more subdued pants and coat — and hat. They sing and dance through a lively program of songs Waller wrote, or at least performed. The concept for the show, a tribute to the black musicians of the 1920s and 1930s, came from Murray Horowitz and Richard Maltby Jr., with orchestration by Juilliard-trained African-American arranger/composer Luther Henderson, who was involved in more than 50 Broadway musicals. He was the original pianist for this show — the pianist is really the central figure.
IT’S BACK! Leonard E. Barrett, as Andre, sings “The Viper” in “Ain’t Misbehavin.” Photo by Denver Mind Media The revue won the 1978 Tony and Olivier Awards. Among the more than 20 songs: “Honeysuckle Rose,” the title song, of course, “Squeeze Me…,” “Viper Drag” (a wonderful number by Barrett), “Mean to Me,” “Your Feet’s Too Big,” “It’s a Sin to Tell a Lie” and more. Direction by donnie l. betts is well thought out, with actors moving smoothly through the many numbers — sometimes all sing, while at other times, there may be a solo or duet. Choreography by Janice Guy-Sales seemed a bit uneven at times, but this is really a feel-good evening of joyous music.
Musical looks at family tensions By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com Director John Ashton’s sad director’s notes tell us of his own divided family and estrangement from his father — and how much he wishes he could have a heart-to-heart talk with him now. He dedicates “Big Fish” to “all families, especially fathers and sons, everywhere.” The musical, based on a novel by Daniel Wallace and Tim Burton’s movie, focuses on the relationship between traveling salesman Edward Bloom (Kevin Schwarz) and his estranged son Will (Matt Summers). Edward assumes everyone, including his devoted wife Sandra (Megan Van De Hay) welcomes and believes his tall tales: giants, mermaids, circuses, a dancing witch and his own exploits. This is the first Colorado production for “Big Fish,” which Aurora Fox chose after a trip to see it in New York, where the emphasis was on BIG, Ashton recalls, insisting that the Fox’s smaller scale is what the work needs. Edward is so centered on himself that he consistently misses his son’s ball games and important events — he just isn’t there for Will as he grows up. When he is on the scene, he makes himself the center of attention with his stories. Kind of tough to really like the guy! A Southern storytelling tradition
IF YOU GO “Big Fish” plays through March 22 at the Aurora Fox, 9900 E. Colfax Ave. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $31/$28/$24, 303739-1970, AuroraFox.org.
enters in (the setting is Alabama), but Southern political issues do not. Edward’s accent is usually Southern, but a bit inconsistent. Sandra’s and Alex’s are less pronounced, if at all. Nate Patrick Siebert is a most appealing young Will. Throughout, there is a pleasing, although not memorable, score by Andrew Lippa, with songs and dance numbers, colorful characters and costumes and fairly minimal sets — except for a stream along the front of the stage (where that mermaid occasionally appears and fish jump!). And there’s a truly magical scene where a field of daffodils materializes. Set designer Charles Packard was in top form with this scene where Edward declares his love for Sandra. It helps to know that New York director Susan Stroman (“The Lion King”) was the original New York director of “Big Fish,” imbuing it with her uniquely imaginative features. Only when Will and his new wife Josephine (Rachel Turner) are expecting a
Kevin Schwarz, Edward Bloom in “Big Fish,” with a circus character (Rob Costigan) from one of his tall tales. Courtesy of A&J photography son and Edward is stricken with terminal cancer does some reconciliation occur. The ensemble is solid, as circus performers and townsfolk, costumes are well thought out, and the band, led by David Nehls, sounded full and sweet. This offers a pleasant evening of theater — as long as the viewer doesn’t seek major challenges and solutions to social issues.
‘All My Sons’ is Miller classic By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com With an appropriate nod to Arthur Miller’s 100 birthday year, Cherry Creek Theatre Company has chosen to produce the first play to ever win a Tony Award: Miller’s 1948 “All My Sons.” Director Bernie Cardell has assembled a strong cast to tell this family story of poor decisions — and later regretted consequences. Lights go up on a simple back-yard set, with the rear of the Keller home, a grassy lawn with a few furnishings — and a broken sapling. The time is August 1947. We meet businessman Joe Keller (Ken Street), his neighbors Dr. Jim Bayliss (Andy Anderson), Frank Lubey (Andrew Rodgers), Sue Bayliss (Mari Geasair) and Lydia Lubey (Candace Joice), and begin to pick up a thread of unease. Joe’s wife, Kate Keller, refuses to be-
lieve that their son Larry died overseas in the service, despite talk from her son Chris (Alex Handloff) and others. Darcy Kennedy is especially effective in this sad maternal role. Chris Keller is home and expecting a visit from former neighbor Ann Deever (Kaitlyn Altoff) who at one time was Larry’s fiancée. He hopes to marry her, which further distresses his mother. Hovering over all else is the knowledge that Ann’s father — and Joe’s former business partner — is in prison due to faulty airplane parts their factory delivered, which resulted in pilot deaths. Joe was at home “sick” that day, but told his partner to weld over them to conceal the flaw — which he later denied in court. Ann’s bitter brother George (Damon Guerrasio) appears after a visit to the imprisoned father and accuses Joe of lying to the court. “I never thought they’d install them,” Joe responds and tries to excuse himself,
IF YOU GO “All My Sons” plays through March 29 at Cherry Creek Theatre, Shaver-Ramsey Gallery, 2414 E. Third Ave., Denver. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 6:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets cost $34/$29: 303-800-6578, cherrycreektheatre.org. (Note: seating is limited and reservations are recommended.)
as the truth closes in and Joe begins to fall apart. (Skillful work by Ken Street here.) The final act is powerful and predictable — in Miller style. The total effect is a bit preachy, but Cardell has assembled an able cast and audience members exit talking in subdued tones as they contemplate familial strengths and flaws in the neighbors portrayed onstage.
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Smile may be most important part of big evening By Metro Creative Connection
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rom is a milestone event for many teenagers. Months are spent in preparation for the night of dancing, dinner and reminiscing with classmates and friends. Guys and girls alike agonize over every decision, from what to wear to whom to take as a date. With so many choices to make, ladies may not give as much thought to their makeup as they do to their gowns or hairstyles. But makeup is an important consideration for young ladies on prom night. The following are a few makeup tips for young ladies who want to shine come prom night.
Focus on one area
Many makeup artists prefer to create one area of focus, such as the lips or the eyes, on the face. Someone going with bold eye colors should leave their lips relatively bland, and vice versa. Those who desire a smokey, lined eye should choose a muted lip shade, while a nude or shimmery shadow will complement bold, red lips. Figure out what makes you feel fabulous and play to that strength. If you can’t decide between eyes and mouth, find another feature to focus on. If you’re known for your angular cheekbones, accent them with the right blusher.
Choose colors that complement you
It can be tempting to match makeup to the dress you’re wearing. While that approach can work for some women, it is not always the right fit for everyone. It’s much better to coordinate makeup based on your skin tone, hair color and eye color. If there is a particular color palette that brightens up your face and makes your eyes pop, continue to use that for prom makeup and simply enhance it for extra drama.
Make makeup last through the night
Prom makeup should endure through the entire evening. The weather may be warm and you may spend a good deal of the night dancing, so choose formulas with staying power. Help
products along with some key application tips. Wash and dry your face and treat accordingly for your type of skin. If your skin produces a lot of oil, you may need to swipe your face with astringent. Moisturize dry skin so makeup will not flake off later in the night. Foundation primers can help makeup stick to the skin better. Translucent blotting powder can help lock in foundation and provide an adherent surface for lipstick and eye shadow. If you’re choosing a bold lip look, select a product that is long-lasting and bring along your lipstick for touch-ups.
Be photo-ready Makeup that looks good in person may not work as well for the camera. If great prom photos are your goal, consider matte finishes on makeup and skip high-shine powders. Some makeup retailers sell high-definition powders and products. While these certainly may enhance a look under HD cameras and are geared primarily for those on video, they may look chalky or ghostly under certain camera lights. Do a trial run of your makeup and have someone photograph you to determine how photos will turn out, tweaking your look as necessary.
Don’t fret a blemish or two Nerves and stress can contribute to breakouts. A blemished face is not something you want on prom night, but it’s not the end of the world, either. Use a concealer brush to dot concealer on the pimple and fan out to blend it into the surrounding skin. Pat finishing powder on the area to lock it all in. Avoid touching the area, which can negate the effects of the powder. If makeup is not your forte, consider working with a makeup artist or speaking with sales personnel at the makeup counter of your favorite department store for additional tips. Remember, one of the best prom looks is a winning smile. That’s easily achieved when having fun. Although your look may be important, the goal of prom is to have a good time and create memories that will last a lifetime.
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Wednesday of each month at the Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. All nurses are invited to attend for medical presentations. Contact: Barbara Karford, 303-794-0354.
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WOMEN INVESTMENT Group Master Mind Group meets to empower all women to build a real financial freedom through the power of real estate in any market condition. We network, share ideas, leads, resources and encourage each other. We meet once a month. For meeting information, call Lorena 303-981-6539 or e-mail WomenInvestmentGroup@comcast.net.
ARAPAHOE COUNTY Republican Breakfast
Club meets the first Wednesday of each month at Maggiano’s DTC, 7401 S. Clinton St., Englewood. Breakfast buffet opens at 6:45 a.m. and program lasts from 7:15-8:30 a.m. Contact Myron Spanier, 303-877-2940; Mort Marks, 303-770-6147; Nathan Chambers, 303-804-0121; or Cliff Dodge, 303-909-7104.
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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION of University
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. BNI CONNECTIONS (www.thebniconnections.com) invites business owners to attend its meeting held each Tuesday, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle. There is no charge to attend a meeting as a guest. Please visit www.thebniconnections.com or contact Jack Rafferty, 303-414-2363 or jrafferty@hmbrown.com. 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.
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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.
NON-PRACTICING AND Part Time Nurses
Association meets from 12:30-2:30 p.m. on the third
LADIES GOLF League at Raccoon Creek Golf Course, Littleton, is accepting new members. Call 303-9734653. MEADOWS WOMEN’S Golf League offers
relaxing Tuesday mornings of friendly golf for ladies at the Meadows Golf Course, 6937 S. Simms St., near Ken-Caryl Ranch. The league plays 18 holes weekly from mid-April to mid-October. This fun group competes for prizes while playing from the red tees. Afterward, lunch can be ordered on the patio overlooking the course. Call Laura at 303-526-9598.
REC AND Rock for ages 10-14 meets from 7-11 p.m. every
first and third Saturdays at the Goodson Recreation Center in Littleton. The cost is $6. Call 303-798-2476 ext. 11.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN Basketball Academy club,
expert training for youth 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.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN Woodturning Club meets at 6 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month in the basement of Rockler Woodworking Store, 2553 S. Colorado Blvd. 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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AMERICAN LEGION George C. Evans Post 103 Attention military veterans: Do you believe in patriotism and in helping our veterans, our children and our communities? Join
the Littleton American Legion George C. Evans Post 103 at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month at the Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton. Visit www.legionpost103.org or call 720-287-2139.
CREATIVE COUNSELING Center is a network of mental health providers with offices in Denver, Aurora, Lakewood and Littleton. To meet therapists or to learn about locations, scheduling and fees, visit www.ccc-denver.com or call 303-267-2310. ENGLISH CONVERSATION Sessions. Go to the Bemis Public Library Friday mornings from 9-10:30 a.m. to practice English in an informal group and learn about American culture. No registration is required. Call 303-795-3961. NUTRITION CLASSES. Free bootcamp class meets at
8:30 a.m. three Saturdays per month at L-Town Nutrition, 1360 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Go to the park for a fun, energizing start to the weekend. Visit our Facebook pages for updates: Littleton 24Fit Club or L-Town Nutrition. Also offered is a Body Exchange Challenge. This consists of weekly meetings to discuss both nutrition and fitness. We deliver all of the tools that you need to help you reach your goal. There is an optional fitness class offered after the class. The class meets Wednesdays at noon or 6 p.m. You can join the challenge anytime, the fees are prorated. Visit L-Town Nutrition, call Gen McKenna at 303-730-2038 or email ltownnutrition@gmail. com to sign up.
SINGLE DADS Resource Center Inc., a nonprofit organization, offers free parenting classes such as “The Ins and Outs of Single Fathering Parenting” focused on single fathers. Classes are from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 6322 S. Lakeview St., Littleton. Call Jamey O’Donnell, founder and executive director of the group, at 720-298-2021 or e-mail info@ sdrci.org. SUMMIT CANCER Solutions is a nonprofit organiza-
tion that offers exercise programs in the Denver Metro area to adult cancer survivors. Our goal is to improve the health and well being of cancer survivors through exercise. Contact us at 303-409-2206, e-mail us at info@summitcancersolutions.org or visit www.summitcancersolutions.org.
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AMERICAN NEEDLEPOINT Guild, Colorado Columbine Chapter, meets third Mondays each month, except August and December. Call Doris at 303-403-8703. 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 6-8 p.m. Mondays at Marie Callender’s, Dry Creek Court and Broadway.
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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, scarves and hats for elderly library users at Bemis’ sister libraries in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria. 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 on the second Saturday of each month at Maggiano’s at 7401 S. Clinton Street, Englewood at 9 a.m. Arrival is 8:30 a.m. and buffet starts at 9 a.m. Must RSVP the Hotline at 303-794-3332 for reservation. 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. Clubs continues on Page 31
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The Pedaling 4 Parkinson’s bike ride is Saturday, June 13, at Sweetwater Park in Lone Tree. The ride will have three routes: Century (100 miles), Metric Century (62 miles) and a 10-mile ride. The fundraiser will benefit the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. The ride starts at 7 a.m. An expo will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Riders will be treated to lunch, a beer garden, live music, sponsor booths and activities. Live music will continue into the evening as Lone Tree presents the first show of its summer concert series. Registration is now open at www.pedaling4parkinsons.org.
EDUCATION Global Pandemics
Concern over the global spread of diseases such as Ebola, swine flu, AIDS, and others has increased dramatically. Join Active Minds from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, as we seek to understand the threats by examining both the science of how diseases spread as well as the history of pandemics. Program is at the Inn at the Greenwood Village, 5565 S. Yosemite St., Greenwood Village. Call 303-327-7340 to RSVP; seating is limited.
Education is Not a Crime Campaign
In Iran, minorities and dissidents are oppressed in several ways. This campaign is inspired by the action taken by the largest minority, the Bahai Faith, to being barred from studying or teaching at the university level. Bahais do study and teach, at their underground Bahai Institute for Higher Education. Courses take place in homes and online, in spite of government raids that destroy materials and jail students and professors. Journalist Maziar Bahari made a film, “To Light a Candle” about Bahai Institute for Higher Education. He and many more Muslim Iranians support the right of all to education and other human rights. See the film and discuss the worldwide campaign at 6:50 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, at Arapahoe Community College, Room M1800, Littleton, Contact littletoncolsa@ gmail.com.
March 19, 2015 Estate Planning Law Changes A number of free public workshops are planned to discuss on changes to estate planning laws in 2015, including changes to VA qualification for pension, loss of protection on inherited IRAs, changes in estate, gift and generation-skipping tax changes, new laws affecting same-sex marriages and more. Reservations required; call 720-440-2774. Space is limited. Schedule of workshops: Thursday, March 26, 6-7:30 p.m., Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial; Wednesday, April 8, 10-11:30 a.m., Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial.
Astronomy Star Parties The Arapahoe Community College Astronomy Program will host three star parties during the Spring 2015 semester. Parties are Friday, April 17, at the Littleton campus, and Thursday, March 26, at the Parker campus. Parties are free and open to the public, and are open from 7:30-9:30 p.m. No RSVP necessary; dress appropriately for outdoor events. ACC will provide telescopes, hot cocoa and cookies. Contact jennifer.jones@arapahoe.edu or 303-797-5839.
The G.I. Bill
Join Active Minds from 10-11 a.m. Friday, March 27, for a look back at one of the U.S. government’s most successful benefit programs, The G.I. Bill. We will discuss the historical accomplishments of the program, as well as current and proposed programs and their implications for the future. Program is at the Malley Senior Center, 3380 S. Lincoln St., Englewood. Call 303-762-2660 to RSVP. If parking in the lot, get a pass from inside the center.
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Gryphons fall to Mustangs Ralston Valley edges Heritage/Littleton team 14-9 in non-league game By Tom Munds
tmunds @coloradocommunitymedia.com The fast tempo and aggressive attacks marked the March 13 non-league lacrosse game between Heritage/Littleton and Ralston Valley but the Mustangs prevailed to notch the win. “It is good to be outside,” said Tyler Snyder, the Gryphons coach. “The weather has kept us inside. That’s OK for stick handling but you need to get outside to work on the plays and the teamwork.” The March 13 game was a pretty even battle. Ralston Valley scored the initial goal, but the Heritage/Littleton team took the lead by scoring three unanswered goals. Each team looked to establish the tempo of play, and, eventually, the Mustangs got an aggressive attack going and led 8-6 at halftime. The intense play continued in the second half with the teams exchanging goals. The Gryphons put on a determined attack, but Ralston Valley posted the win, 14-9. Rachael Tilton and Alexandra Coy shared the leading scoring honors for Heritage/Littleton with two goals each. The Gryphons’ Coy said it was a rough game that got a little physical. “The refs called a lot of fouls today,” she said. “I know that is the rules, but sometimes the whistles break the flow of the game, but sometimes it doesn’t.” She, too, said it was a challenge playing outside because the weather had kept them in the gym for most practices. “It was tough today because we have had so few outside practices,” Coy said. “But I thought we did pretty well overall. Personally, it was a little rough for me. I know I shut down when I miss a shot. I know I shouldn’t do that, but I did it today.” The senior has been playing lacrosse for eight or nine years. “I started playing soccer, I didn’t like it so I tried lacrosse,” she said. “I really like the game, and now it is the only sport I play.” Coach Snyder said the Gryphons are a team of players from Heritage and Littleton high schools with the majority of the
Heritage-Littleton defender Clair Kanton (25) tries to knock the ball out of the stick of the Ralston Valley attacker during the March 13 girls lacrosse game at Gallup Park. The Gryphons successfully turned aside the attack, but the Mustangs kept up the pressure and won the game, 14-9. Photos by Tom Munds players from Heritage. The mascot name was selected since a gryphon is half eagle and half lion. “We have about 40 girls out for the team, so we’ll have a varsity and a junior varsity team this season,” he said. “We have 12 seniors on the roster as well as a number of talented young players.” He said catching and throwing the ball with the lacrosse stick has to be learned. “Stick handling is tough to learn,” he said. “But the girls game is less physical so there is more stress on moving the ball by passing to teammates. I think it is a purer form of the sport of lacrosse.” Heritage/Littleton’s loss makes the early-season record 0-3. The Gryphons were on the road at Rampart March 19 which is the last game scheduled before spring break. The team returns to action April 1 in a league game against Air Academy at Littleton Public School Stadium.
A DIFFERENCE IN SPORT Girls lacrosse is very different than the boys version. Boys lacrosse is a physical game with checks and blocks. But blocking or checking in the girls sport draws an official’s whistle because those are fouls. Zoe Smith, girls lacrosse official, said the game is to be played with minimum physical contact. Rules establish what a legal screen is as well as how a player can use the stick to attempt to knock the ball away from an opponent. Another difference is the number of players on the field. There are 10 players on the boys team, three defenders, three midfielders and three attackers. The defenders are not allowed to cross the midfield line so there can be six players pressing the attack. The extra player raises the potential number of players mounting an attack to seven.
Heritage-Littleton goalie Kellen Toomey (48) makes a save of a Ralston Valley shot on goal by Marin Felsoci during the March 13 girls lacrosse game at Gallup Park. Toomey made more than a dozen saves, but Ralston Valley won the game, 14-9.
BOYS AND GIRLS LACROSSE PREVIEW
Lacrosse gains steam as mainstream sport Several South Metro teams could be in mix as top squads in state By Jim Benton
jbenton @coloradocommunitymedia.com Lacrosse is a major sport in the Northeast and is Canada’s national summer game. It is America’s oldest sport and is finally starting to take roots in Colorado. “It’s become real popular,” said Colorado High School Activities Association Assistant Commissioner Harry Waterman. “Kids are getting involved at a young age. There’s a lot more youth programs where they are getting exposed to it. “They are staying with the sport. It’s translating to the high schools. Walk around any Saturday to a park and you will see a lot of lacrosse going on.” There are 40 Class 5A boys teams playing lacrosse this spring and 32 boys teams in Class 4A. There are 45 girls teams competing this season. That compares to 27 boys teams and 16 girls teams when the sport was sanctioned
PLAYERS TO WATCH BOYS Arapahoe: Will Danuser, Austin Shindoll, Anthony Ferrie, Brian Wilson, Hunter Knowles, Charlie Leonard, Dylan Calkins, Lou Sugo Heritage: Keaton Komatz Littleton: Joe Timm, Ben Schreiber, Will Gast, Donovan Crabtree, Harrison McKittrick. GIRLS Arapahoe: Kienan Linhardt, Alexis Linhardt, Meg Hanson, Riley Cooke Cherry Creek: Caroline Perry Heritage/Littleton: Alexandra Coy, Riley Morgan, Keli Briner
in Colorado in 1999. CHSAA participation figures show there were 1,309 boys playing lacrosse in 1999 compared to 3,615 last season. In 1999 there were 834 girls taking part in lacrosse compared to 1,590 in 2014. Lacrosse participation, however, still
hasn’t reached the level of other Colorado spring sports like baseball, girls lacrosse and track. “There has been a continued growth,” Waterman said. According to National Federation of State High School Associations, girls lacrosse across America grew by 19 percent between 2008-09 and 2012-13. Participation in boys lacrosse swelled by 15 percent.
Did you know? • Castle View’s Max Tuttle led Class 5A goal scorers last season with 54 and was eighth in points with 70. • Ponderosa’s John Griffin was third last spring in Class 4A state scoring with 95 points and fourth in goals with 57. The Mustangs are the defending Class 4A state champions. • Valor Christian’s sophomore Sophie Niemi led the girls Continental League in goals last season with 63 and points with 79. • Some boys lacrosse league alignments are different from other sports. Cherry Creek and Arapahoe are in the Centennial League and most of the Continental League teams are with Lewis-Palmer and Palmer in the Douglas County League. However, Heritage plays in the South Suburban league.
Littleton, Ponderosa and Valor Christian compete in the Class 4A Pikes Peak League and Lutheran and Englewood are in the 4A Metro League. • Cherry Creek and Arapahoe’s girls teams are in the Centennial League. Girls teams representing Chaparral, Douglas County/Castle View, Heritage/Littleton, ThunderRidge and Valor play in the Continental League. Many girls teams are co-op. • The boys Class 5A state championship game will be played May 16 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Class 4A state title contest will be May 15 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The girls state final will be May 20 at the University of Denver. • Cherry Creek’s girls, a state runner-up last season, have won 10 state championships. Ponderosa won its first boys Class 4A title last spring while Cherry Creek lost to Regis Jesuit in the 2014 Class 5A state title game. • Chaparral, a co-op girls team with players from Chaparral, Ponderosa, Legend and Lutheran, graduated players responsible for 106 of 213 goals but the Wolverines have been stocked with good freshman prospects and could be a formidable team this season.
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Thomas Jefferson 4, Englewood 2 - The Pirates trailed by one at the halftime intermission on March 13. A second-half goal from Thomas Jefferson ended a chance for a Pirate comeback. D’Evelyn 4, Englewood 1 - The Pirates fell to the Jaguars on the road in the season opener on March 12. Smoky Hill 2, Heritage 0 - Smoky Hill netted once in each half to hand the Eagles a defeat on March 12. The Eagles were able to get 17 shots off in the contest but were unable to beat Megan Kneefel who pushed away nine shots on goal. Ashleigh Maguire racked up 12 saves of her own in net for the Eagles. Arapahoe 1, Monarch 0 (2OT) - Sydney Maxson found the back of the net in the second period of extra time on March 14 to help Warriors open the season with four straight wins. Hannah Archuleta went the distance in net to record her fourth straight clean sheet. The Warriors have put together 349 minutes of soccer without allowing a goal this season. Arapahoe 2, Fort Collins 0 - The Warriors’ Danielle Babb and Izzy Benasso found the net in the second half to lift the Warriors to their third-straight shutout win on March 13. Hannah Archuleta picked up two saves in net to keep her third straight clean sheet. Arapahoe 2, Bear Creek 0 - Sophomore Madelyn Matthews’ second-half brace lifted the Warriors to a win over the Bears in a contest played at Littleton Public Schools Stadium on March 11. Danielle Babb and Sydney Maxson set up Matthews’ goals in the win. Ponderosa 1, Littleton 0 - Raven Bernier found the net off an assist from Meg Vasallo late in the second half to secure a win for the Mustangs over the Lions on March 14. Brianna Collins kept a clean sheet in goal for the Mustangs with seven saves. The Lions’ Shayna Watkins saved three Mustang shots in the loss. Legend 1, Littleton 0 (OT) - The Titans’ Cameron Bell was finally able to beat Lion goalkeeper Shayna Watkins in the ninth minute of extra time to record the win on March 12. Watkins racked up 12 saves before Bell’s gamewinner. Littleton 5, Thomas Jefferson 0 - The Lion attack put 38 shots on goal in a dominating win on March 10. Elisabeth Sanson, Jae Banfield, Sarah Payson, Anna Newby, and Sarah Gray each found the net for the Lions. Banfield added an assist to her goal with Carli Murray notching two assists and Katie Puchino providing an assist. Shayna Watkins kept the clean sheet in goal as she stopped both shots that came her way.
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Dawson School 18, Littleton 2 - Two Lions’ goalies faced 31 shots on goal as they fell in their road contest on March 14. Aidan Mann scored in the second and Matty Pareded found the net in the fourth for Littleton. Arapahoe 8, Regis Jesuit 7 - Dylan Calkins racked up five saves in the fourth quarter alone as Arapahoe outscored Regis 4-1 in the period to pick up a win on March 13. Calkins finished the game with 15 saves. Brian Wilson scored four times and Austin Shindoll
netted three times in the comeback. Arapahoe 16, Aspen 11 - The Warriors jumped out to a 10-4 halftime lead, thanks to seven secondperiod goals, as they picked up a win in their season opener on March 11. Austin Shindoll scored five times and provided an assist and Brian Wilson scored once and provided five assists to lead the attack. Chase Douglas and Blake Widlund each chipped in three goals in the win. Dylan Caulkins notched seven saves to pick up the win in goal for the Warriors. Englewood 15, Gateway 6 - The Pirates notched a road win behind Austin Trail’s five goals and two assists on March 11. Jacob Medina and Joe Hall recorded three goals each and Caleb Medina provided a team-high four assists in the win. Prairie View 11, Englewood 10 (OT) - The Thunderhawks capped a second-half comeback with an overtime goal to end the match and spoil the Pirates’ season opener on March 10. Austin Trail scored four times and assisted two others and Caleb Medina scored five times for the Pirates.
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Arapahoe 12, Chatfield 10 - Arapahoe’s Alexis Linhardt and Meg Hanson each scored three goals as the Warriors came back from a first-half deficit to win their opener on March 10. Riley Cooke and Kienan Linhardt scored two goals each and Annie Garofalo and Atlee Witt each notched a goal and two assists in the win. Samantha Thomson saved 16 of 26 shots that came her way. Ralston Valley 14, Heritage/Littleton 9 - The Mustangs outscored the Gryphons 6-3 in the second half to take control of a close game in their contest on March 13. Sydney Hauffman scored four goals for the Mustangs with Marin Felsoci and Mackenzie Winchester adding three goals apiece. Felosci recorded a team-high two assists. Colorado Academy 15, Heritage/Littleton 1 - Alexandra Coy scored the lone goal off an assist from Riley Morgan as the Gryphons fells to the Mustangs on March 9.
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Heritage 13, Westminster 11 - The Wolves scored six runs in the sixth inning but the Eagles held on for a win at home on March 14. Riley Egloff had a 4-5 day at the plate scoring once and driving a run in and came on in the seventh inning to stop the Wolves scoring with a strikeout for the final out. Casey Opitz, Bill Moreland, Dalton Thorpe, and Myles Howard each scored twice for the Eagles. Littleton 14, Vista PEAK Prep 2 - David Levin held the Pumas scoreless across four innings allowing three hits and striking out five on way to a win for the Lions on March 14. Christian Corah led the Lions hitters finishing 3-4 with two RBI and two runs scored. Scott Corwin drove in three runs and Dylan Nickless and Joe Drennan scored three times each in the win. Littleton 9, Rangeview 6 - Dylan Nickless did it all for the Lions in a win on March 13. Nickless, a junior, finished 3-4 at the plate with two doubles, two RBI, and three runs scored, and after Rangeview cut into the Lion Roundup continues on Page 28
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Mountain Vista junior Mallory Pugh is one of the best high school girls soccer players in Colorado. How much she’ll play for the Golden Eagles this spring remains a question. After spending two weeks with the USA Under 20 team, she made her season debut with Vista March 14 and had two goals and three assists in a 5-1 win over Cherry Creek. Pugh played a key role as Team USA swept three friendly matches in the 10 Nations U19 Tournament March 5-9 in La Manga, Spain. She scored twice in a 2-0 win over Norway. Pugh wore the captain’s armband and delivered a pass that eventually developed into the clinching tally in a 2-0 win over Sweden. And, she had an assist on the second goal in a 2-0 blanking of the Netherlands. Pugh will play in as many high school games as possible when she’s not with the national team while taking caution not to overdo it physically. So she might not play for Vista
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lead, Nickless came on in relief and threw 3.2 innings of one-hit, scoreless ball while striking out three to pick up the win. Bruce Randolph 9, Englewood 6 - The Pirates offense sparked late, four runs in the top of the seventh, but it was too late as they fell on March 14. The Pirates racked up nine hits and five walks. Fort Morgan 12, Englewood 0 - Fort Morgan scored six times in the first and added four more in the second to grab a victory over the Pirates on March 10. The Pirates were held to four hits and committed six errors in the game.
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Arapahoe 398, Grandview 150 - The Warriors’ Will Torres picked up wins in the 50 Free and 100 Free and teamed up to win the 200 Free Relay and 200 Medley Relay to lead
Arapahoe: Izzy Benasso, Kelsey Vogel, Hannah Archuleta Cherry Creek: Libby Geraghty, Annie Grillo, Emma Maloney Heritage: Alysaa Biever, Ashleigh Maguire Littleton: Carli Murray, Taylor Hancock, Lauren Cox, Sam Sanson, Elizabeth Sanson even though she’s at home if she is returning from a camp or heading into one. There is a domestic training camp scheduled for mid-April at the U.S. National training camp in Carson, Calif. The following is a quick look at the 2015 girls soccer season for south Metro schools. • Pugh isn’t the only player from a south Metro school involved in USA National team activities. Chaparral freshman Ally Schlegel was on the U15 national team last year and
his team to a win in their meet on March 12. Ben Defauchard added wins in the 100 Fly and 100 Breast as Jack Smith won the 100 Back and was part of the 200 Medley Relay team. Colton Smith was also a member of the 200 Medley Relay team and won 200 Individual Medley. Chatfield 134, Littleton 77 - The Lions recorded wins in the 100 Free, 100 Fly, and 200 Free Relay as they fell to Chatfield on March 12. Brandon Moore won the 100 Free and Adam Tinucci won the 100 Fly before teaming up with Jake Metzmaker and Philip Huggins to win the 200 Free Relay. Metzmaker and Huggins finished third and fourth and Davin Nash finished fifthin the 100 Free as the Lions claimed four of the five fastest times in the event. Cherry Creek 163, Denver East 113, Overland 47 - Sam Coffman won the 100 Fly and the 100 Back and Lars Hultgren won the 100 Free and the 100 Breast as the Bruins took care of Denver East and Overland on March 10. Hulgren
took part in the February U16 girls national training camp in Carson, Calif. Castle View junior Julie MacKin participated in the U18 national training camp Dec. 7-14 in Chula Vista, Calif. • Five of the top 10 scorers in the Continental League are back. Mountain Vista’s Megan Massey was the 2014 league scoring champion with 37 points (16 goals, five assists). Kayla Hill of ThunderRidge was third (33 points), Pugh tied for fourth (32) with Castle View’s Mackin and Rachel Muller of Douglas County (22) was eighth. • Kristin Vigil, a junior at Lutheran, is a standout basketball player, but she scored half of the Lions’ 16 goals last season. Vigil, however, will not play soccer this spring to concentrate on track. • There were 11 south Metro schools that qualified for the state playoffs last season. Highlands Ranch, ThunderRidge, Mountain Vista, Douglas County, Rock Canyon, Cherry Creek, Heritage and Rock Canyon were in the Class 5A playoffs. Englewood, Ponderosa and
Valor Christian were in the 4A playoffs. • Colorado has adopted a mercy rule for matches. Once a seven-goal differential between two teams is reached the clock will run during injuries, penalty kicks, after goals and during referee disciplinary actions. The team that is ahead will play with 10 players including the keeper with an eight-goal differential and nine players including the keeper with a nine-goal differential. If the trailing team scores and the differential is reduced the coach of team that is leading may add a player. • If games are tied during the regular season, two, 10-minute sudden victory overtime periods will be played. If the score remains tied, the match will be recorded as a tie. •First round state playoff matches will start May 5 for Class 5A and May 6 for 4A teams. Class 5A semifinal games are scheduled for May 16 at Englewood High School. Class 4A semis will be held May 16 at Sports Authority Stadium in Parker. State championship games for both classifications will be May 20 at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.
teamed with Carter Jaynes, Connor Schwinn, and Daniel Esayev to wrap up the 200 Free Relay. Coffman, Jaynes, Sam Roach, and Alec Thompson won 200 Medley Relay and Esayev, Schwinn, Coffman, and Hunt Holsomback brought home the 400 Free Relay win.
the 110 m and 300 m hurdles, Luke McDaniel won the triple jump, Mack Yang-Aaron won the pole vault, and the relay team won the 4 x 800 m relay. Littleton picked up a win from Noah McGhee in the 100 m dash and relay wins in the 4 x 100 and 4 x 200 m relays.
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Early Bird Invitational - Englewood - T-7th - Chad Glover placed in the top-5 of the 1600 m (3rd) and 3200 m (5th) runs as Englewood took part in the Early Bird Invitational on March 11. Nick Bersagal finished third in the 100 m dash and Sean Bowering added a fourth place finish in the Shot Put. The 4 x 200 m relay team and the 4 x 100 m relay team finished fourth and fifth, respectively. Wyatt Long took home sixth in the 300 m hurdles. City of Fort Collins v. City of Littleton - Arapahoe (1st), Littleton (6th), Heritage (7th) - Arapahoe took home the team championship at the City of Fort Collins v. City of Littleton meet on March 10. Arapahoe’s Austin Lienemann won
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City of Fort Collins v. City of Littleton - Arapahoe (3rd), Heritage (6th), Littleton (7th) - Arapahoe won the 4 x 800 meter relay and Julia Hall took home runner-up in the 200 meter and 400 meter to go with a third place in the 110 meter hurdles on March 10. Maddie Middleton finished as runner-up in the 800 meter with the Warriors also taking runner-up in the 4 x 100 and 4 x 200 relays. Littleton’s Bobbi Pettit was runner-up in the shot put and Heritage’s 4 x 400 meter relay team took second.
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Centennial League at Kennedy GC West - Cherry Creek (1st), Arapahoe (4th) - Cherry Creek
combined to shoot 43-over-par to claim a win in the opening match of the season at Kennedy Golf Course on March 12. Arapahoe finished in fourth place, 39 strokes behind the Bruins. Creek’s Stephanie Bang finished at four-over, good for joint low medalist at the match. Payton Canon (5th, +10), Leanne Sigman (T-6th, +13), and Esther Ahn (T-9th, +16) all finished in the top-10 for Cherry Creek. Arapahoe’s Beth Lebar finished in at 16-over-par which was good for a T-9th finish.
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The Show - Rosters for the 2015 The Show All-Star Game have been released. The games will be held April 4 prior to the Nuggets and Clippers contest at the Pepsi Center. Arapahoe girls basketball coach Jerry Knafelc will head the Blue Team where he will be able to coach his daughter, Jennah, one final time in high school. Cherry Creek’s Molly Rohrer will join the Knafelc duo on the Blue Team. Tipoff for the girls game is slated for 1:30 p.m.
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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, 04/15/2015, 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: 2/19/2015 Last Publication: 3/19/2015 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 12/24/2014 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: Brian J. Holst #16901 Holst & Boettcher, LLP 514 Kimbark Street, Longmont, CO 80502-0298 (303) 772-6666 Attorney File # Rosenberg The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015
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Public Notices Public Trustees Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1304-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 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): James Chambers and Cassandra L. Wessel Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Meridian Mortgage Financial Corp, a Colorado Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Queen's Park Oval Asset Holding Trust Date of Deed of Trust: November 24, 2009 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: February 05, 2010 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.): D0012241 Original Principal Amount: $154,355.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $149,683.91 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 50 THE KNOLLS WEST 1ST FLG Also known by street and number as: 2556 E Easter Ave, 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, 04/15/2015, 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: 2/19/2015 Last Publication: 3/19/2015 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 12/24/2014 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 # CO140983 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO. 1304-2014 First Publication: 2/19/2015 Last Publication: 3/19/2015 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1305-2014
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 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): Evan Scott Rosenberg Original Beneficiary(ies): Public Service Credit Union Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Public Service Credit Union Date of Deed of Trust: December 09, 2011 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: December 16, 2011 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.): D1124269 Original Principal Amount: $395,900.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $338,524.41 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 3, COUNTRY PARK FILING NO.2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 7817 S. University 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, 04/15/2015, 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
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Legal Notice NO. 1305-2014 First Publication: 2/19/2015 Last Publication: 3/19/2015 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0017-2015 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 7, 2015, 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) CARLOS CADAVID Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust September 22, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 03, 2003 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B3218452 Original Principal Amount $181,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $178,625.31 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 27, BLOCK 6, SOUTHCREEK SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 7979 S KITTREDGE WAY, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 05/06/2015, 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: 3/12/2015 Last Publication: 4/9/2015 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 DATE: 01/07/2015 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Kelly Murdock #46915 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 # 14-004165 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0017-2015 First Publication: 3/12/2015 Last Publication: 4/9/2015 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0005-2015
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COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0005-2015 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 6, 2015, 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) ROBERT A BUTTS Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR DUNKELD HOLDING, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt MATRIX FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION Date of Deed of Trust November 13, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 27, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B6166281 Original Principal Amount $133,305.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $120,529.27 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT 'A' AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. Also known by street and number as: 7440 SOUTH BLACKHAWK STREET 3106, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/29/2015, 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: 3/5/2015 Last Publication: 4/2/2015 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 DATE: 01/06/2015 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Kelly Murdock #46915 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 # 14-004460 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 EXHIBIT A CONDOMINIUM UNIT R-3-106, WINDMILL CREEK AMENDMENT NO. 1, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DECLARATION RECORDED ON JANUARY 3, 2002 AT RECEPTION NO. B2001524, AND CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON MAY 10, 2002 AT RECEPTION NO. B2087517, OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY RECORDS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. AND CONDOMINIUM UNIT G-3-A, WINDMILL CREEK AMENDMENT NO. 1, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DECLARATION RECORDED ON JANUARY 3, 2002 AT RECEPTION NO. B2001524, AND CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON MAY 10, 2002 AT RECEPTION NO. B2087517, OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY RECORDS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Legal Notice NO.: 0005-2015 First Publication: 3/5/2015 Last Publication: 4/2/2015 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0018-2015 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 7, 2015, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Mary A. Mazurek Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Nations Direct Mortgage, LLC, A California Lim-
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 7, 2015, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Mary A. Mazurek Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Nations Direct Mortgage, LLC, A California Limited Liability Company Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust March 26, 2008 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 09, 2009 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B9035646 Original Principal Amount $164,430.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $112,732.50 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. Lot 6, Block A, Glenn Oaks Subdivision - Second Filing, as amended by Plat recorded in Plat Book 21, Page 95, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. Also known by street and number as: 7131 South Vine Circle West, Centennial, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
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NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/29/2015, 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: 3/5/2015 Last Publication: 4/2/2015 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 DATE: 01/07/2015 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 # CO141053 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0018-2015 First Publication: 3/5/2015 Last Publication: 4/2/2015 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1287-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 23, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): Matthew E Voigt Original Beneficiary(ies): World Savings Bank, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: May 26, 2004 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: June 02, 2004 Recording Information (Reception Number): B4099936 Original Principal Amount: $155,625.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $109,325.60 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 147, HIGHLAND VIEW SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 2635 E Nichols Cir, 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, 04/15/2015, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street,
LOT 147, HIGHLAND VIEW SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 2635 E Nichols Cir, 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
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The current holder of the Evidence of Debt To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is secured by the Deed of Trust, described given with regard to the following deTo advertise your and publicscribed notices callof303-566-4100 herein, has filed Notice of Election Deed Trust: Demand for sale as provided by law and On January 21, 2015, the undersigned in said Deed of Trust. Public Trustee caused the Notice of ElecTHEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given tion and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. the County of Arapahoe records. on Wednesday, 04/15/2015, at the East Original Grantor(s): RODNEY MCCURDY Hearing Room, County Administration AND KATHERINE MCCURDY Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Original Beneficiary(ies): PREFERRED Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and MORTGAGE GROUP, INC. best bidder for cash, the said real propCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt: erty and all interest of the said Grantor(s), DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST the purpose of paying the indebtedness FOR REGISTERED HOLDERS OF LONG provided in said Evidence of Debt seBEACH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST cured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' 2006-WL3, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICfees, the expenses of sale and other items ATES, SERIES 2006-WL3. allowed by law, and will issue to the purDate of Deed of Trust: September 16, chaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as 2005 provided by law. County of Recording: Arapahoe First Publication: 2/19/2015 Recording Date of Deed of Trust Last Publication: 3/19/2015 September 23, 2005: Recording Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO Information A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.): FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE B5144184 BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO Original Principal Amount: $168,500.00 CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. Outstanding Principal Balance: DATE: 12/23/2014 $175,178.82 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorare hereby notified that the covenants of ado the deed of trust have been violated as By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee follows: failure to pay principal and inThe name, address, business telephone terest when due together with all other number and bar registration number of the payments provided for in the evidence of attorney(s) representing the legal holder of debt secured by the deed of trust and oththe indebtedness is: er violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE Holly Shilliday #24423 A FIRST LIEN. Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 LOT 19, BLOCK 3, SOUTHCREEK SUBIman Tehrani #44076 DIVISION, FILING NO.1, COUNTY OF Joan Olson #28078 ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Erin Robson #46557 Also known by street and number as: McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Ar7848 SOUTH KALISPELL CIRCLE, apahoe Road, Suite 150, Centennial, CO ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112. 80112 (877) 369-6122 THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN Attorney File # CO-14-634416-JS IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURThe Attorney above is acting as a debt RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN collector and is attempting to collect a OF THE DEED OF TRUST. debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. NOTICE OF SALE ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described Legal Notice NO.: 1287-2014 herein, has filed Notice of Election and First Publication: 2/19/2015 Last Publication: 3/19/2015 Demand for sale as provided by law and Name of Publication: Littleton Independent in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. Public Notice on Wednesday, 05/13/2015, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION Building, 5334 South Prince Street, CRS §38-38-103 Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1282-2014 best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for given with regard to the following the purpose of paying the indebtedness described Deed of Trust: provided in said Evidence of Debt seOn December 23, 2014, the undersigned cured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' Public Trustee caused the Notice of Elecfees, the expenses of sale and other items tion and Demand relating to the Deed of allowed by law, and will issue to the purTrust described below to be recorded in chaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as the County of Arapahoe records. provided by law. Original Grantor(s): ELIZABETH J First Publication: 3/19/2015 THOMPSON and ERIC W. THOMPSON Last Publication: 4/16/2015 Original Beneficiary(ies): WELLS FARGO Name of Publication: Littleton Independent BANK, N.A. IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE Date of Deed of Trust: November 12, BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO 2010 CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: NovemIF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A ber 15, 2010 LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLRecording Information (Reception ATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A Number): D0117565 SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECOriginal Principal Amount: $369,750.00 TION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBIOutstanding Principal Balance: TION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SEC$343,699.95 TION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE are hereby notified that the covenants of COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, the deed of trust have been violated as THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANfollows: failure to pay principal and inCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), terest when due together with all other OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMpayments provided for in the evidence of PLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FOREdebt secured by the deed of trust and othCLOSURE PROCESS. er violations thereof. Colorado Attorney General THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor A FIRST LIEN. Denver, Colorado 80203 The property to be foreclosed is: (800) 222-4444 LOT 70, BLOCK 2, HERITAGE GREENS SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 2, COUNTY Federal Consumer Financial ProtecOF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORtion Bureau ADO P.O. Box 4503 Also known by street and number as: Iowa City, Iowa 52244 7744 S ELM CT, CENTENNIAL, CO (855) 411-2372 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN DATE: 01/21/2015 IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURCynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN the County of Arapahoe, State of ColorOF THE DEED OF TRUST. ado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee NOTICE OF SALE The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the The current holder of the Evidence of Debt attorney(s) representing the legal holder of secured by the Deed of Trust, described the indebtedness is: herein, has filed Notice of Election and Holly L. Decker #32647 Demand for sale as provided by law and Toni M.N. Dale #30580 in said Deed of Trust. Jolene Kaminski #46144 THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO on Wednesday, 04/15/2015, at the East 80228 (303) 274-0155 Hearing Room, County Administration Attorney File # 15-922-28146 Building, 5334 South Prince Street, The Attorney above is acting as a debt Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and collector and is attempting to collect a best bidder for cash, the said real propdebt. Any information provided may be erty and all interest of the said Grantor(s), used for that purpose. Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for ©Public Trustees' Association the purpose of paying the indebtedness of Colorado Revised 1/2015 provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' Legal Notice NO.: 0034-2015 fees, the expenses of sale and other items First Publication: 3/19/2015 allowed by law, and will issue to the purLast Publication: 4/16/2015 chaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as Name of Publication: Littleton Independent provided by law. First Publication: 2/19/2015 Last Publication: 3/19/2015 Public Notice Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO DISTRICT COURT, A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE Court Address: 7325 S. Potomac St. BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO Centennial, CO 80112 CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 12/23/2014 Plaintiff(s): DISCOVERY AT SMOKY Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for HILL CONDOMINIUMS ASSOCIATION, the County of Arapahoe, State of ColorINC. ado Defendant(s): ROBYN N. SIMON; By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee AND OCCUPANT The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the Attorney for Plaintiff(s): attorney(s) representing the legal holder of Name: Richard W. Johnston, Esq. the indebtedness is: Gary H. Tobey, Esq. Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Address: Tobey & Johnston, P.C. Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 6855 South Havana Street, Suite 630 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Centennial, CO 80112-3813 David R. Doughty #40042 Phone Number: (303) 799-8600 Alison L Berry #34531 Fax Number: (303) 799-6977 Kelly Murdock #46915 E-mail: rjohnston@tobeyjohnston.com Eve M. Grina #43658 gtobey@tobeyjohnston.com Courtney E Wright #45482 Atty. Reg. #: 19823 & 1093 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 Case No.: 14CV33341; Division 14 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 14-004612 SUMMONS The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE debt. Any information provided may be OF COLORADO TO DEFENDANT(S) used for that purpose. NAMED ABOVE: ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 You are summoned and required to file with the Clerk of this Court an answer or Legal Notice NO.: 1282-2014 other response to the attached Complaint First Publication: 2/19/2015 within twenty-one (21) days after this sumLast Publication: 3/19/2015 mons is served on you in the State of ColName of Publication: Littleton Independent orado, or within thirty-five (35) days after this summons is served on you outside Public Notice the State of Colorado, or within sixty-three (63) days after this summons is served COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION upon the United States or one of its agenCRS §38-38-103 cies. FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0034-2015 If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is the applicable time period, judgment by given with regard to the following dedefault may be entered against you by the scribed Deed of Trust: Court for the relief demanded in the ComOn January 21, 2015, the undersigned plaint, without any further notice to you. Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in The following documents are also served the County of Arapahoe records. with this Summons: Complaint in ForeOriginal Grantor(s): RODNEY MCCURDY closure, District Civil Case Cover Sheet AND KATHERINE MCCURDY and Notice of Commencement of Action
Public Trustees
Public Trustees
sponse to the Complaint in writing within | ThebyHerald 30 The Independent the applicable time period, judgment default may be entered against you by the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint, without any further notice to you.
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The following documents are also served with this Summons: Complaint in Foreclosure, District Civil Case Cover Sheet and Notice of Commencement of Action (Lis Pendens). DATE: December 30th, 2014 TOBEY & JOHNSTON, P.C. By: /s/* Richard W. Johnston *Original signature on file at the office of Tobey & Johnston, P.C. This summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4, C.R.C.P., as amended. A copy of the Complaint must be served with this Summons. This form should not be used where service by publication is desired. WARNING: A VALID SUMMONS MAY BE ISSUED BY A LAWYER AND IT NEED NOT CONTAIN A COURT CASE NUMBER, THE SIGNATURE OF A COURT OFFICER, OR A COURT SEAL. THE PLAINTIFF HAS 14 DAYS FROM THE DATE THIS SUMMONS WAS SERVED ON YOU TO FILE THE CASE WITH THE COURT. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONTACTING THE COURT TO FIND OUT WHETHER THE CASE HAS BEEN FILED AND OBTAIN THE CASE NUMBER. IF THE PLAINTIFF FILES THE CASE WITHIN THIS TIME, THEN YOU MUST RESPOND AS EXPLAINED IN THIS SUMMONS. IF THE PLAINTIFF FILES MORE THAN 14 DAYS AFTER THE DATE THE SUMMONS WAS SERVED ON YOU, THE CASE MAY BE DISMISSED UPON MOTION AND YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO SEEK ATTORNEY’S FEES FROM THE PLAINITFF. Amended and Adopted by the Court, En Banc, October 10, 2013, effective immediately Legal Notice No.: 56060 First Publication: March 12, 2015 Last Publication: April 9, 2015 Publisher: Littleton Independent
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on February 18, 2015 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
James R. Adams Personal Representative 9195 East Lehigh Avenue, Unit 163 Denver, CO 80237
The petition requests that the name of Siduo Ma be changed to Siduo Dorothy Kent. Case No.: 2015 C 300187
Legal Notice No.: 56077 First Publication: March 20, 2015 Last Publication: April 3, 2015 Publisher: Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent
Name Changes
Signed Judge Dana E. Murray Legal Notice No: 56052 First Publication: March 5, 2015 Last Publication: March 19, 2015 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on February 20, 2015 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 Eunice Wanjira Munyi be changed to Eunice Wanjira Mwebi. Case No.: 2015 C 300193 By: Dana E. Murray, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 56069 First Publication: March 19, 2015 Last Publication: April 2, 2015 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on March 2, 2015 that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Kelechi Vincent Jr. Onyeali be changed to Casey Vince Kelechi Onyeali. Case No.: 2015 C 300216
Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Legal Notice No: 56035 First Publication: March 5, 2015 Last Publication: March 19, 2015 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on February 24, 2015 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 Forrest Taylor Laub be changed to Forrest Taylor Bliss. Case No.: 2015 C 300206
Notice To Creditors
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on February 24, 2015 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 Emily Frances Hutcheson-Tipton be changed to Emily Frances Bliss. Case No.: 2015 C 300204
John R. Phillips, Esq. Attorney to the Personal Representative 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 100 Centennial, Colorado 80112 Legal Notice No.: 56036 First Publication: March 5, 2015 Last Publication: March 19, 2015 Publisher: Littleton Independent
John Scala Personal Representative 4704 Routt Street Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 Legal Notice No.: 56068 First Publication: March 19, 2015 Last Publication: April 2, 2015 Publisher: Littleton Independent
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 or on or before July 20, 2015, or the claims may be forever barred.
Public notice is given on February 18, 2015 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
James R. Adams Personal Representative 9195 East Lehigh Avenue, Unit 163 Denver, CO 80237
The petition requests that the name of Siduo Ma be changed to Siduo Dorothy Kent. Case No.: 2015 C 300187
Legal Notice No.: 56077 First Publication: March 20, 2015 Last Publication: April 3, 2015 Publisher: Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent
Legal Notice No: 56037 First Publication: March 5, 2015 Last Publication: March 19, 2015 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Englewood Herald PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Nancy Childs Knobloch, Deceased Case Number: 2015 PR 67 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 July 15, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred. Lisa K. Price Personal Representative 991 West Dry Creek Road Littleton, Colorado 80120 Legal Notice No: 56038 First Publication: March 5, 2015 Last Publication: March 19, 2015 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Opal Doris Dearing, aka Opal D. Dearing, aka Opal Dearing, Deceased Case Number: 2015 PR 30097 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 July 8, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred. Charlotte R. Landvik Attorney for the Personal Representative Dolan and Associates, PC 193 S. 27th Ave., Suite 200 Brighton, Colorado 80601 303-654-0100 Legal Notice No: 56041 First Publication: March 5, 2015 Last Publication: March 19, 2015 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the INVERNESS WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT will hold a hearing on the proposed water service rate increase and the sanitary sewer service rate increase for 2015, effective May 1, 2015. Proposed increases for water usage fees are 5% and for minimum water fee per month is 9.1%,. Proposed increases to sanitary sewer rates are 2.9% and for minimum sewer fee per month is 11.1%. Please see the attached document for details. Such hearing will take place at 3:00 P.M. during a regular meeting of the Inverness Water and Sanitation District on Tuesday, April 14, 2015. The meeting will be held at 2 Inverness Drive East, Suite 200, in Englewood, Colorado. Dated: March 6, 2015
Published on the Inverness Water and Sanitation District Website Published March 6, 2015 through April 14, 2015
Legal Notice No: 56048 First Publication: March 5, 2015 Last Publication: March 19, 2015 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
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 July 13, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred.
Inverness Water and Sanitation District Proposed Service Fee Increase Effective With Usage Beginning 5/1/2015 Current
Proposed
% Change
Usage Fees per 1,000 gallons: Conserving Rate Excessive Rate Abusive Rate Industrial Rate
$3.63 $7.26 $10.89 $5.82
$3.81 $7.62 $11.43 $6.11
5.0% 5.0% 5.0% 5.0%
Minimum Fee Per Month
$27.50
$30.00
9.1%
Water Fees:
Jennifer Hartman Personal Representative 8716 West Roxbury Drive Littleton, Colorado 80128
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Beverly Ann Loechel, Deceased Case Number: 2015 PR 30179
INVERNESS WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT By: /s/ Patrick F. Mulhern, Secretary to the District
Sewer Fees:
/s/ Anthony H. Veto, No. 459 Attorney for the Personal Representative 6595 West 14th Avenue, Suite 204 Lakewood, Colorado 80214 Legal Notice No: 56058 First Publication: March 12, 2015 Last Publication: March 26, 2015 Publisher: Littleton Independent And the Englewood Herald PUBLIC NOTICE
Usage Fees per 1,000 gallons:
$7.54
$7.76
2.9%
Minimum Fee Per Month
$22.50
$25.00
11.1%
Legal Notice No.: 56070 First Publication: March 19, 2015 * Last Publication: March 19, 2015 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press and the Littleton Independent
Legal Notice No: 56062 First Publication: March 12, 2015 Last Publication: March 26, 2015 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Caroline Louisa Keller, Deceased Case Number 14PR30706 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 July 13, 2015, or the claims may be forever barred. Eric J. Keller Personal Representative 319 Alderwood Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20878 Legal Notice No: 56063 First Publication: March 12, 2015 Last Publication: March 26, 2015 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of James J. Macejak, aka James Macejak, Deceased Case Number: 2015 PR 30207 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 July 12, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred.
Legal Notice No: 56064 First Publication: March 12, 2015 Last Publication: March 26, 2015 Publisher: Littleton Independent
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 July 6, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred.
NOTICE AS TO DOMESTIC WATER AND SANITARY SEWER SERVICE RATE INCREASES FOR 2015
Eric J. Keller Personal Representative 319 Alderwood Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20878
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Kenneth Ray Hicks, Sr., aka Kenneth R. Hicks, Deceased Case Number: 2015 PR 30162
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Legal Notice No: 56052 First Publication: March 5, 2015 Last Publication: March 19, 2015 Publisher: Littleton Independent
Notice To Creditors
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 July 13, 2015, or the claims may be forever barred.
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Carole De Fay Walczak, aka Carole F. Walczak, aka Carole F. Walczak, Deceased Case Number: 2015 PR 30128
Signed Judge Dana E. Murray
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ronald Eugene Keller, Deceased Case Number 14PR30663
James A. Macejak Personal Representative c/o Katz, Look & Onorato, P.C. 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1100 Denver, Colorado 80203
James Augustus Hicks Personal Representative c/o Scobie & Morlang, LLC 1660 S. Albion Street, Suite 918 Denver, Colorado 80222
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Linda Elizabeth Adams, a/k/a Linda E. Adams, a/k/a Linda Adams, Deceased Case Number: 15PR30101
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
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 July 6, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred.
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 July 6, 2015, or the claims may be forever barred.
Tammera Herivel By: J. Kaufmann, Deputy Clerk
PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jane B. Yoder, Deceased Case Number: 2015 PR 50
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 July 6, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred.
Public Notice
Legal Notice No: 56040 First Publication: March 5, 2015 Last Publication: March 19, 2015 Publisher: Littleton Independent
Legal Notice No.: 56085 First Publication: March 19, 2015 Last Publication: April 2, 2015 Publisher: Littleton Independent
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Joshua Wayne Wells, a/k/a Joshua W. Wells, a/k/a J.W. Wells, a/k/a Joshua Wells, Deceased Case Number 2015PR30143
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 July 20, 2015, or the claims may be forever barred.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Ralph T. Mathews Name of Co-Personal Representative Doris Kaminski Name of Co-Personal Representative c/o Debra Piazza Montgomery Little & Soran, PC 5445 DTC Parkway, Suite 800 Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Legal Notice No: 56034 First Publication: March 5, 2015 Last Publication: March 19, 2015 Publisher: Littleton Independent
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Sharon Lynn Scala, Deceased Case Number 15PR30212
Legal Notice No: 56039 First Publication: March 5, 2015 Last Publication: March 19, 2015 Publisher: Littleton Independent
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 July 19, 2015, or the claims may be forever barred.
Legal Notice No: 56078 First Publication: March 19, 2015 Last Publication: April 2, 2015 Publisher: Littleton Independent
Public Notice
Tammera Herivel By: J. Kaufmann, Deputy Clerk
Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ethel M. Wick, Deceased Case Number 14PR30935
Tammera Herivel By: J. Kaufmann, Deputy Clerk
PUBLIC NOTICE
Tammera Herivel By: Tisha Scott, Deputy Clerk
Notice To Creditors
Carol Silvestain Personal Representative 8129 S. Corona Court Centennial, Colorado 80122
Public notice is given on February 23, 2015 that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Semen Pavlovich Barshay be changed to Simon Barshay Case No.: 2015 C 300201
County, Colorado or on or before July 20, 2015, or the claims may be forever barred.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ronald Eugene Keller, Deceased Case Number 14PR30663 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Represent-
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Norman B. Pester, aka Norman Bernard Pester, Deceased Case Number: 2015 PR 30176 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 July 13, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred. Hinda Faye Pester Personal Representative 4734 South Clayton Court Englewood, Colorado 80113 Legal Notice No: 56065 First Publication: March 12, 2015 Last Publication: March 26, 2015 Publisher: Littleton Independent And the Englewood Herald PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Chin H. Kim, aka Chin Ho Kim, Deceased Case Number: 2015 PR 30221 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 July 24, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred. Paul R. Danborn (24528) Attorney for the Personal Representative Frie, Arndt & Danborn, PC 7400 Wadsworth Blvd., No. 201 Arvada, Colorado 80003 303-420-1234 Bok Yang Kim Personal Representative 19250 E. Progress Avenue Centennial, Colorado 80015 303-829-2079 Legal Notice No: 56066 First Publication: March 12, 2015 Last Publication: March 26, 2015 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of James David Marshall a/k/a James D. Marshall a/k/a James Marshall, Deceased Case Number: 15 PR 30175 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 July 20, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred. Frank Gardiner, Personal Representative 7070 West Arlington Drive Littleton, Colorado 80123 Legal Notice No: 56067 First Publication: March 20, 2015 Last Publication: April 3, 2015 Publisher: Englewood Herald PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Patricia Breen Roberts, aka Patricia B. Roberts, aka Patricia Roberts, aka Pat Roberts, Deceased Case Number: 2015 PR 030249 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 July 31, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred. Shaun Kealy Roberts Personal Representative 2505 S. Sherman Street Denver, Colorado 80210 Legal Notice No: 56088 First Publication: March 19, 2015 Last Publication: April 2, 2015 Publisher: Littleton Independent
Misc. Private Legals PUBLIC NOTICE DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL CASE NO. 2014CV32013, Division 408 COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE AND NOTICE OF RIGHTS TO CURE AND RIGHTS TO REDEEM DOVER HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation, Plaintiff v. FRANCIS TEAGUE a/k/a FRANCIS JOSEPH TEAGUE a/k/a FRANCIS J.
COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE AND NOTICE OF RIGHTS TO CURE AND RIGHTS TO REDEEM DOVER HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation, Plaintiff v. FRANCIS TEAGUE a/k/a FRANCIS JOSEPH TEAGUE a/k/a FRANCIS J. TEAGUE, SR., an individual; COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY, a Colorado corporation; and CYNTHIA D. MARES, in her official capacity as the Arapahoe County Public Trustee
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TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS; Please take notice: This is to advise you that a foreclosure proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to the Court Order re: Default Judgment and Entry of Order for Foreclosure dated November 10, 2014, and C.R.S. § 38-38-101 et seq., by Dover Homeowners Association, Inc. the current holder of a statutory lien, evidence of which was recorded on May 5, 2014 at Reception No. D4037068 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The foreclosure was initiated due to non-payment of assessments pursuant to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Dover Subdivision Filing No. 1, recorded on October 30, 1984 at Reception No. 2466979, in Book 4295 at Page 60, in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of Arapahoe County, State of Colorado. The Declaration establishes a lien for the benefit of Dover Homeowners Association, Inc. on the subject property and improvements legally described as follows: Lot 9, Block 8, Dover Subdivision, Filing No. 1, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, also known as 2184 South Waco Street, Aurora, CO 80013 You may have an interest in the real property being foreclosed, or have certain rights or suffer certain liabilities or loss of your interest in the subject property as a result of said foreclosure. **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 Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 a.m. on April 23, 2015, at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, Colorado 80112. All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at (720) 874-3935. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above-described lien is: Reagan Larkin, Esq., Atty. Reg. #42309 Sweetbaum Sands Anderson PC 1125 17th Street, Suite 2100 Denver, CO 80202 (303) 296-3377 Dated: January 21, 2015 David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Deputy Daniel Dugdale Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 55736 First Publication: February 26, 2015 Last Publication: March 26, 2015 Published In: Littleton Independent 7315 S Revere Pkwy, Ste 603 Centennial CO 80112 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 CHASE HOME FINANCE, LLC, AS ASSIGNEE OF RBMG, INC., Plaintiff, v. MELISSA FOWLER A/K/A MELISSA LATKA, WILLIAM CLARK, SECURED FUNDING CORP., MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., INDIVIDUALLY AND AS NOMINEE FOR HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION, HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORP., and CYNTHIA D. MARES, in her official capacity as PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY, and ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, Defendants. Attorney or Party Without Attorney: Chase Home Finance, LLC, as assignee of RBMG Susan J. Hendrick, Atty Reg. No. 33196 Marcello G. Rojas, Atty Reg. No. 46396 Klatt, Augustine, Sayer, Treinen & Rastede, P.C. 9745 E. Hampden Ave., Ste. 400 Denver, Colorado 80231 Phone Number: 303-353-2965 FAX Number: E-mail: shendrick@klatt-law.com mrojas@klatt-law.com Case Number: 14CV032878 Div.: 22 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO Defendant: Secured Funding Corp. 2955 Red Hill Avenue, Suite 200 Costa Mesa, CA 92626 All unknown person who may claim an interest in the subject property. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT: You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice. This is a C.R.C.P. 105 quiet title action for determination of interest in the property legally described as: LOT 7, BLOCK 1, SUMMER VALLEY SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 6, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, which is commonly known as 1300 Benton Street, Lakewood, CO 80214 (the “Property”). Dated: February 19, 2015 Susan J. Hendrick, #33196 Counsel for Chase Home Finance, LLC, as assignee for RBMG Legal Notice No.: 56042 First Publication: March 5, 2015 Last Publication: April 2, 2015 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 7325 S. Potomac St., Centennial, CO 80112 Civil Action No. 2014CV032078 Plaintiff: THE CHAMBERS RIDGE TOWNHOUSE ASSOCIATION, a Colorado non-profit corporation
March 19, 2015
DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 7325 S. Potomac St., Centennial, CO 80112 Civil Action No. 2014CV032078
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Plaintiff: THE CHAMBERS RIDGE TOWNHOUSE ASSOCIATION, a Colorado non-profit corporation
Defendants: LISA LUTZ; DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR LONG BEACH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-2; DEE J. F. ZEITZ; B&R CHECK HOLDERS, INC.; CYNTHIA D. MARES AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY; SUE SANDSTROM AS TREASURER FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION Attorneys for Plaintiff: WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS & PAYNE, LLP Stephane R. Dupont, #39425 Gina C. Botti #42005 Address: 8020 Shaffer Parkway, Suite 300, Littleton, CO 80127 Phone Number: (303) 863-1870 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE
Under an Order for Default Judgment and Judicial Foreclosure entered on December 10, 2014 in the above- captioned action, I am ordered to sell certain real property as follows:
Original Lienee Lisa Lutz, Original Lienor The Chambers Ridge Townhouse Association, Current Holder of the evidence of debt The Chambers Ridge Townhouse Association, Date of Lien being foreclosed December 15, 2011, Date of Recording of Lien being foreclosed December 16, 2011, County of Recording Arapahoe, Recording Information D1123910, Original Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness $3,977.80, Outstanding Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness as of the date hereof $15,448.87, Amount of Judgment entered December 10, 2014, $14,789.37
Description of property to be foreclosed: LOT 18, BLOCK 1, CHAMBERS RIDGE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
Also known as: 1930 S. Helena Street, #C, Aurora, CO 80013
THE PROPERTY TO BE FORECLOSED AND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN.
THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
The covenants of Plaintiff have been violated as follows: failure to make payments on said indebtedness when the same were due and owing. NOTICE OF SALE
THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will, at 10 o'clock A.M., on April 16, 2015, in front of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, Centennial, CO 80112, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property described above, and all interest of said Grantor and the heirs and assigns of said Grantor, for the purpose of paying the judgment amount entered herein, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
**BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE.** All inquiries regarding this sale should be directed to the Civil Section of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, (720) 8743851.
THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: February 2, 2015 David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff
Legal Notice No.: 55899 First Publication: February 19, 2015 Last Publication: March 19, 2015 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent, 7315 S Revere Pkwy, #603, Centennial, CO 80112 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA CHOWAN COUNTY IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN THE MATTER OF A MINOR MALE CHILD, BORN 7/30/99 TO: Cheri Roberts, mother and Jimmy Roberts, father
Take notice that a pleading against you has been filed in above entitled action. The nature of relief being sought is an adjudication that the above referenced child is a dependent and neglected juvenile and custody of the above referenced juvenile by the Chowan County Department of Social Services.
You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than April 13, 2015, which said date is forty (40) days from the date of the first notice of publication and if you fail to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. This the 26th day of February, 2015. W. Hackney High, Jr. Attorney for the Chowan County DSS PO Box 92 Edenton, North Carolina 27932 Legal Notice No.: 56051 First Publication: March 5, 2015 Last Publication: March 19, 2015 Publisher: Littleton Independent and Englewood Herald Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Court Address: 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112
Plaintiff(s): PINEY CREEK MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATION, INC. and PINEY CREEK RECREATIONAL ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation v. Defendant(s): STEVEN S. SHAVER; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. acting solely as nominee for MARKET STREET MORTGAGE CORPORATION; FITZSIMONS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION; DEUTSCHE BANK HOLDINGS, INC. d/b/a DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, as Trustee of the INDYMAC INDX MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005AR27. MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-AR27 under the POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED OCTOBER 1, 2005; and CYNTHIA D. MARES as the Arapahoe County Public Trustee MOELLER GRAF, P.C. David J. Graf, #26070 Timothy M. Moeller, #31150 Eric McLennan, #34468 K. Christian Webert, #43739 Address: 385 Inverness Parkway, Suite 200 Englewood, Colorado 80112
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THE COLUMBINE Genealogical and Historical Society meets at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Program meetings are the second Tuesday of each month, except in June, July, August and December. Genealogy workshop programs and early-bird meetings are the third Tuesday of each month, except in June, July, August and December. Visit www.ColumbineGenealogy.com or contact Joyce B. Lohse, CGHS president, at Joyce4Books@gmail.com. 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 Toast-
masters 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 303-730-4609.
DAUGHTERS OF the American Revolution, Mount Rosa Chapter meets at 1 p.m. every first Monday of the month at locations in the Littleton, Centennial and Highlands Ranch area with a social hour following the meeting unless otherwise noted. Contact Linda at lindarg@aol.com for information about membership in the DAR. Go to http://mountrosa.coloradodar.org/.
DAUGHTERS OF the British Empire is a national organization with a philanthropic purpose. For almost a century, DBE has been a common bond for women of British heritage living in the United States. is open to women who are citizens or resiPublicDBE Notice dents of the United States who are of DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OFBritish Commonwealth birth STATE OF COLORADO orARAPAHOE, ancestry orCourt who are married to men of British Commonwealth Address: S. Potomac Street, birth or 7325 ancestry. There are six chapters in Colorado, including chapCentennial, CO 80112 ters in Littleton, Englewood, Centennial, Evergreen and Boulder Plaintiff(s): PINEY CREEK County. Call Chris at 303-683-6154 or Olive at 303-347-1311 or visit MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATION, INC. and PINEY CREEK RECREATIONAL AS- form available. www.dbecolorado.org and use the contact
SOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation v.DISCOVERY CLUB is a fun and exciting way to meet new Defendant(s): SHAVER; friends and enjoy STEVEN recreationalS.activities. Activities include sports, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. acting solely as arts and crafts, drama, singing, dancing, board and computer nominee for MARKET STREET MORTgames,CORPORATION; group and individualFITZSIMONS activities. Volunteer opportunities exist GAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION; DEUTSCHE people Bfor AN K Holder O L Dthan I N G15. S ,Student I N C .volunteers d / b / a can earn community DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST service hours. Club meets third Saturday each month at St. Luke’s COMPANY, as Trustee of the INDYMAC INDX LOAN8817 TRUST UnitedMORTGAGE Methodist Church, South2005Broadway. Call Jenita Rhodes AR27. MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH at 303-791-0659.SERIES 2005-AR27 unCERTIFICATES, der the POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT OCTOBER 1, only all Women’s DRY CREEKDATED Sertoma Club. The 2005; and CYNTHIA D. MARES as the ArSertomaCounty club inPublic the metro area meets for breakfast at 7 a.m. the apahoe Trustee
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 303-798-3912 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 OPTIMIST motto is “Friend of Youth.” In keeping with
first Wednesday of each month, September through May. A speaker is featured at each meeting. Guests are welcome. Go to www. littletongardenclub.org.
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 303914-0180 or visit littletonjaycees.org. THE LITTLETON Lions Club meets the first and third Thursdays each month at the Egg and I, 2630 W. Belleview Ave. No. 100, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. We have been serving the Littleton Community since 1949. Sight and Sight Conservation. Interesting programs and speakers. For membership information call Jeff Bridges 303-730-7616 or Al Wieder 303-730-3085. LITTLETON NEWCOMERS Club is a social club for women in Littleton and the surrounding areas. Come have fun and meet new friends. You don’t need to be new to the area to join. Interest groups include bridge and other card games, wine tasting, book clubs, party animals, luncheons, stitch and chat, and many other events. Our monthly general meetings and luncheons are the third Wednesday of each month. Call 303-430-4898 and leave your name and number or e-mail littletonnewcomersclub@yahoo.com. Visit www.littletonnewcomersclub.org or contact MaryLynn Rector (marylynnr66@gmail.com) to attend a get-acquainted coffee or for information. LITTLETON SERTOMA meets from 7-8 a.m. the first, third and fifth Friday each month for breakfast and a program at the Shack Sports Grill, Mineral and Broadway, Littleton. Doors open at Public Notice 6:30 a.m. and they welcome ndividuals looking to serve the comof Dissolution munity and who wish to find a funNotice active service club. Contact Terry be advised that Condor EnginBoucher, 303-880-7559Please or bouchertp@aol.com.
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THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S): You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within thirty-five (35) days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.
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Legal Notice No.: 56071 First Publication: March 20, 2015 Last Publication: March 20, 2015 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE LITTLETON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the liquor laws of the State of Colorado, ViewHouse III Corporation, doing business as ViewHouse Eatery, Bar & Rooftop, 2680 West Main Street, Littleton, CO, has requested the licensing officials of the City of Littleton, Colorado, to grant a Tavern liquor license to sell malt, vinous, and spirituous liquor for consumption on the premises only. The applicant is a corporation:
If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within thirty-five (35) days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice. This is an action for judicial foreclosure under C.R.C.P. Rule 105 and damages seeking to foreclose a statutory lien on the following property:
Legal Notice No.: 56053 First Publication: March 5, 2015 Last Publication: April 2, 2015 Publisher: Littleton Independent
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Unless sooner barred by any other statute limiting actions, any claim will be barred if an action to enforce the claim is not commenced within five years after the publication of this notice or within four months after the claim arises, whichever is later.
SUMMONS [BY PUBLICATION]
Dated February 27, 2015 MOELLER GRAF, P.C. /s/ K. Christian Webert, #43739
MOMS IN Touch International is an interdenominational Christian organization in which moms meet for one hour a week to pray for their children and schools. To find out where moms are meeting to pray, call Nancy Villarreal at 303-761-1967.
SINGLES’ BOOK Lovers Group, for all singles 18 and older, invites people to meet others who love books and discussion. The group meets from 10-11:30 p.m. the third Saturday of each month in Sophie’s Place at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Extra copies of the book selections are available at the library’s check-out desk three weeks in advance of the discussion date. Call 303-795-3961.
of Littleton is part of a national organization offering support for women and families during their child-raising years. All interested stay-at-home moms can call Lurae Beck at 303-933-6749.
LITTLETON GARDEN Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the
Case No.: 14CV32637 * Division: 15
Lot 15, Block 1, Piney Creek Filing No. 13, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.
SENIOR BOOK Group meets at 2 p.m. the first Monday of each month at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Call Anthony LaCombe, teen/senior librarian, at 303-795-3961.
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.
THE LEAGUE of Women Voters of Arapahoe
ViewHouse III Corporation; 2015 Market Street, Denver, CO Legal Notice No.: 56079 First Publication: March 19, 2015 Last Publication: March 19, 2015 Publisher: The Englewood Herald
The public hearing on the application will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber of the Littleton Center, 2255 West Berry Avenue, Littleton, Colorado. By order of the Licensing Authority of the City of Littleton, Colorado.
ROYAL RANGERS, a scouting group with a Bible lesson, is for boys in kindergarten through 12th grade and meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Parker Christian Center. At the same time, the girls group, Missionettes Club, meets for girls in kindergarten through fifth grade. Air Rangers meets Monday nights at Southwest First Assembly of God, 7350 W. Eastman Place in Lakewood. This program is open to young men all over the south metro Denver area.
MOMS CLUB, Moms Offering Moms Support,
MOPS, MOTHERS of Preschoolers, meets at South Fellowship, 6560 S. Broadway, Littleton, three blocks north of Arapahoe Road. Join moms with kids ages newborn to kindergarten for a morning of speakers, crafts and discussion. The kids are in a nearby classroom with nurturing teachers. Club meets the second and fourth Thursdays from 9-11:30 a.m. Call Andrea at 303-683-3593.
eering and Manufacturing, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, will be first and third Wednesday THE LOVING Hands crocheting and knitting meets MOELLER GRAF, P.C. of the month at Toast Restaurant, 2700 dissolved effective Dec.group 31, 2014. David J. Graf, #26070 Claims against the company may be Timothy M. Moeller, #31150 made by specifying in detail the nature of Eric McLennan, #34468 the claim and the name, address, and K. Christian Webert, #43739 telephone number of the party making the claim, and addressing such claim in care Address: 385 Inverness Parkway, of Stephanie Sweat, Lewis Roca RothgerSuite 200 ber LLP, 1200 17th Street, Suite 3000, Englewood, Colorado 80112 Denver, Colorado 80202. Phone Number: (720) 279-2568 Public Notice
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one Saturday a month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Parish Hall at St. Frances Cabrini Parish, 6673 W. Chatfield Ave. (intersection of Pierce) in Littleton. For those who cannot attend but can work on projects at home, we are always in need of newborn and infant hats and booties as well as bereavement gowns/fetal pouches. Check out our Loving Hands Ministry Web page at www.saintfrancescabrini.org or call Karen at 303-791-8385 for a schedule, patterns, list of needs, and other details.
A SOCIAL Club for Widows and Widowers, an active social group, meets at various locations in Littleton, Englewood and Southwest Jefferson County. Activities include dining out, game nights, picnics, hiking, dancing and more. Participants must have their own transportation. Call 303-697-4709. SOUTHGLENN LEADS Club meets at 7:30 a.m. Thursdays at Marie Callender’s Restaurant at Dry Creek Road and Broadway. Call Steve Heifetz at 303-744-8899.
this and our Optimist creed, the Breakfast Optimist Club of Littleton shares its time, energy, and love with the deserving children of our SOUTH JEFFCO Rotary Club meets at 7:15 a.m. community. Call John Hammer at 303-972-8065 for additional Public Notice Fridays at Fox Hollow Golf Course, 13410 W. Morrison Road, information. The club meets from 7-8 a.m. Fridays at The Bistro at CITY OF LITTLETON Lakewood. Contact Bruce at 303-919-3741. Aspen Grove, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public SOUTH METRO Newcomers Club offers fun ORDER OF the Eastern Star, Manzanita hearing will be held by the City of activities including Littleton, Colorado (the “City”) on Aprilbridge and other games, book clubs, outdoor Chapter meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of 7, 2015, commencing at 6:30 p.m., at activities includingatgolf, luncheons and other events. Call Deena at the month at 5718 S. Rapp St., Littleton. Members Eastern Star theofLittleton City Council Chamber the Littleton Center, 303-993-4622 2255 West Berry for more information. are welcome. Call 303-985-5864 or 303-759-5936. Avenue, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, to consider the proposed issuance of the SOUTH SUBURBAN Division Model of on Littleton, Refunding DePublicNational Notice PLATTE CANYON Sertoma ClubCity meets the Colorado velopment Revenue Note (Rocky MounRailroad Association meets once a month to share the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at Bistro Aspen Grove, tain Center for the Blind Project) in the NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING maximum principal amount INCLUSION hobbyofof$1,900,000 model railroading. Meets areON at 7:30 p.m. the first Tuesday 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. We are a community service group (the “Note”). The proceeds of the Note will the month,Center except forNOTICE July and August, at HolyGIVEN Trinity Lutheran behearing loanedand to the RockyofMountain IS HEREBY to all interwith particular interest in serving those in need offor the Blind, a Colorado not-for-profit corpersons that a Petition for Inclusion Church, level, 6322ested Lakeview, Littleton. Contact Harry “Borrower”). Thelower Borrower ofS.Property (the “Petition”) has been or is speech assistance. We also promote our nationalporation heritage(the through presently owns (a) an administration buildexpected to be filed with the Board of DirLindsay at 303-347-1711. a Freedom Week Essay Contest for numerous middle schools in ing and rehabilitation facility, known as the ectors of Littleton Village Metropolitan DisColorado Center for the Blind, located at trict No. 3, City of Littleton, Arapahoe the Denver metro area. New members and guests are welcome. ROTARY Club of Littleton meetsThe at 7:15 2233 West Shepperd SUNRISE Avenue, Littleton County, Colorado (the “District”). Petition requests that the property described (the “Center”), and (b) the student housContact Norman at 303-794-3086 or normid2@msn.com. a.m. Wednesdays at The Bistro in Aspen Grove, 7301 S. Santa Fe ing which is associated with the Center
below be included into the District. The
Petition shall be heard at organization a public meeting known as the McGeorge Mountain TerDrive. Visit LittletonSunriseRotary.org. Rotary is an of PRECEPTOR GAMMA Lambda Chapter of located on March 24, 2015 at 9:30 a.m., at 2154 race apartments, at 5871 South
C o mmo n s worldwide Av e n u e , who Su iprovide te 2 0 0 0 , Lowell Boulevard, (theand “Student business professionalE.leaders united Beta Sigma Phi meets every first TuesdayHousing”). from September to Littleton C e n te n n i a l , C o l o ra d o . The proceeds of the Note will humanitarian service and help build good will and peace in the be used by theorBorrower to (a) refinance May at members’ houses in Sedalia, Highlands Ranch, Littleton The name and address of the Petitioner at lower interest rates the City of Littleton, world. Call Earl(The Hasz, secretary, 303-908-7285. Castle Rock. Call 303-688-6576 or 303-688-3255.Colorado Refunding Revenue and a at description of the property to be Bond Rocky Mountain Center for the Blind
included are as follows:
Project), Learn Seriesto2008 (the “2008 Bond”), in at Bemis Public Library meet from TEEN CLUBS RANCH RACONTEURS Toastmasters. Name of Petitioner: the original principal amount not of
3:30-5 p.m. monthly 6014Village, S. Datura St., Littleton. WIPlibrary, Littleton LLC, currently outstanding in the ag- at the improve your personal and public speaking skills,$900,000, listen effectively, a Delaware limited liability company gregate principal amount of approximClubs include Film Club on Thursdays, Game Club on Tuesdays, Youth develop leadership abilities and build your confidence in a fun, supAddress of Petitioner: ately $648,812, the proceeds of which 2716 Ocean Park Blvd., Suite 3020, were Thursday loaned by the City to the Council Borrower Advisory on Fridays, Art Group and Manga/Anime/Graphic portive environment. Group meets at 6:55 p.m. every at Santa Monica, CA 90405 for the purposes of refinancing and improving the Center; (b) Novel refinance at Call lower Group. teen/senior librarian Anthony LaCombe at 303the Eastridge Recreation Center, 9568 S. University Blvd., Highlands General Description of Property: interest rates a loan dated January 13, or visit(the the teen blog at Ranch. Visitors welcome. Contact Debbie Fuller at2012 vpm-873616@ from FirstBank to795-3961 the Borrower Tracts A,http://bemisteen.blogspot.com. D, and E; Lot 1, Block 1; Lot 1, “2012 Loan”), in the original principal Block 2; Lot 1, Block 5 toastmastersclub.org. amount of $1,294,681.50, currently outLittleton Village Subdivision, LITTLETON TLC Toastmasters Club meets from standing in the principal amount of ap-
County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.
the proceeds p.m. theoffirst and third Wednesday of every month in ROTARY CLUB of Littleton meets atproximately noon every $1,126,029,5:30-6:45
which were used by the Borrower to acNOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN to all interthe City W. Berry Ave. Toastmasters is anat Tuesday for a lunch meeting at Columbine Country Club. quire theContact Student Housing, and of (c)Littleton pay the Building, ested2255 persons that they shall appear costs of issuance of the Note (collectively, the public meeting and show cause in writinternational organization providing a positive learning environDave Partheymuller 303-949-9632 or dave@littletonrotary.org. the “Refunding Project”). The facilities to ing why such Petition should not be granbe the refinanced proceeds the member ted. has the opportunity to develop in whichofevery Littleton Rotary Evening Club meets first and with thement Note are owned by the Borrower and opskills.OF Guests welcome. third Tuesdays of the month at the Alamo Draft House, eratedTap by Room. the Center. communication and leadership BY ORDER THEare BOARD OFCall DIRECTORS OF LITTLETON VILLAGE information. Contact Dee Leh 303-949-9625. DISTRICT NO. 3. All interested persons 720-353-9686 are invited tofor at-more METROPOLITAN tend the public hearing. Remonstrances Public Notice By: WHITE BEAR ANKELE may be submitted to the City Clerk’s ofTANAKA & WALDRON fice at 2255 West Berry Avenue, Littleton, CITY OF LITTLETON Attorneys at Law Colorado, 80120. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING General Counsel to the District /s/ Colleen L. Norton, Deputy City Clerk Notice is hereby given that a public Legal Notice No.: 56086 hearing will be held by the City of First Publication: March 19, 2015 Legal Notice No.: 56076 Littleton, Colorado (the “City”) on April Last Publication: March 19, 2015 First Publication: March 19, 2015 7, 2015, commencing at 6:30 p.m., at Publisher: Littleton Independent Last Publication: March 19, 2015 the Littleton City Council Chamber at Publisher: Littleton Independent the Littleton Center, 2255 West Berry Avenue, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, to Public Notice consider the proposed issuance of the City of Littleton, Colorado Refunding DeNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Public Notice velopment Revenue Note (Rocky MounON INCLUSION tain Center for the Blind Project) in the NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING maximum principal amount of $1,900,000 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interON INCLUSION (the “Note”). The proceeds of the Note will ested persons that a Petition for Inclusion be loaned to the Rocky Mountain Center of Property (the “Petition”) has been or is NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interfor the Blind, a Colorado not-for-profit corexpected to be filed with the Board of Dirested persons that a Petition for Inclusion poration (the “Borrower”). The Borrower ectors of Littleton Village Metropolitan Disof Property (the “Petition”) has been or is presently owns (a) an administration buildtrict No. 2, City of Littleton, Arapahoe expected to be filed with the Board of Diring and rehabilitation facility, known as the County, Colorado (the “District”). The Peectors of Littleton Village Metropolitan DisColorado Center for the Blind, located at tition requests that the property described trict No. 3, City of Littleton, Arapahoe 2233 West Shepperd Avenue, Littleton below be included into the District. The County, Colorado (the “District”). The Peti(the “Center”), and (b) the student housPetition shall be heard at a public meeting tion requests that the property described ing which is associated with the Center on March 24, 2015 at 9:30 a.m., at 2154 below be included into the District. The known as the McGeorge Mountain TerE. C o mmo n s Av e n u e , Su i te 2 0 0 0 , Petition shall be heard at a public meeting race apartments, located at 5871 South C e n te n n i a l , C o l o ra d o . on March 24, 2015 at 9:30 a.m., at 2154 Lowell Boulevard, Littleton (the “Student E. Co mmo n s Av e n u e , Su i te 2 0 0 0 , Housing”). The proceeds of the Note will The name and address of the Petitioner C en te n n i a l , C o l o ra d o . be used by the Borrower to (a) refinance and a description of the property to be at lower interest rates the City of Littleton, included are as follows: The name and address of the Petitioner Colorado Refunding Revenue Bond (The and a description of the property to be Rocky Mountain Center for the Blind Name of Petitioner: included are as follows: Project), Series 2008 (the “2008 Bond”), in WIP Littleton Village, LLC, the original principal amount not of a Delaware limited liability company Name of Petitioner: $900,000, currently outstanding in the agAddress of Petitioner: WIP Littleton Village, LLC, gregate principal amount of approxim2716 Ocean Park Blvd., Suite 3020, a Delaware limited liability company ately $648,812, the proceeds of which Santa Monica, CA 90405 Address of Petitioner: were loaned by the City to the Borrower 2716 Ocean Park Blvd., Suite 3020, for the purposes of refinancing and imGeneral Description of Property: Santa Monica, CA 90405 proving the Center; (b) refinance at lower Tracts B, F, G, and I; Lot 2, Block 2 interest rates a loan dated January 13, Littleton Village Subdivision, General Description of Property: 2012 from FirstBank to the Borrower (the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. Tracts A, D, and E; Lot 1, Block 1; Lot 1, “2012 Loan”), in the original principal Block 2; Lot 1, Block 5 amount of $1,294,681.50, currently outNOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN to all interLittleton Village Subdivision, standing in the principal amount of apested persons that they shall appear at County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. proximately $1,126,029, the proceeds of the public meeting and show cause in writwhich were used by the Borrower to acing why such Petition should not be granNOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN to all interquire the Student Housing, and (c) pay the ted. ested persons that they shall appear at costs of issuance of the Note (collectively, the public meeting and show cause in writthe “Refunding Project”). The facilities to BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ing why such Petition should not be granbe refinanced with the proceeds of the DIRECTORS OF LITTLETON VILLAGE ted. Note are owned by the Borrower and opMETROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2. erated by the Center. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF By: WHITE BEAR ANKELE DIRECTORS OF LITTLETON VILLAGE All interested persons are invited to atTANAKA & WALDRON METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3. tend the public hearing. Remonstrances Attorneys at Law may be submitted to the City Clerk’s ofGeneral Counsel to the District By: WHITE BEAR ANKELE fice at 2255 West Berry Avenue, Littleton, TANAKA & WALDRON Colorado, 80120. Legal Notice No.: 56087 Attorneys at Law First Publication: March 19, 2015 General Counsel to the District /s/ Colleen L. Norton, Deputy City Clerk Last Publication: March 19, 2015 Publisher: Littleton Independent Legal Notice No.: 56086 Legal Notice No.: 56076 First Publication: March 19, 2015 First Publication: March 19, 2015 Last Publication: March 19, 2015 Last Publication: March 19, 2015 Publisher: Littleton Independent Publisher: Littleton Independent
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Please be advised that Condor Engineering and Manufacturing, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, will be dissolved effective Dec. 31, 2014. Claims against the company may be made by specifying in detail the nature of the claim and the name, address, and telephone number of the party making the claim, and addressing such claim in care of Stephanie Sweat, Lewis Roca Rothgerber LLP, 1200 17th Street, Suite 3000, Denver, Colorado 80202. Unless sooner barred by any other statute limiting actions, any claim will be barred if an action to enforce the claim is not commenced within five years after the publication of this notice or within four months after the claim arises, whichever is later. Legal Notice No.: 56071 First Publication: March 20, 2015 Last Publication: March 20, 2015 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent
/s/ Colleen L. Norton, Deputy City Clerk Legal Notice No.: 56075 First Publication: March 19, 2015 Last Publication: March 19, 2015 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
CITY OF LITTLETON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City of Littleton, Colorado (the “City”) on April 7, 2015, commencing at 6:30 p.m., at the Littleton City Council Chamber at the Littleton Center, 2255 West Berry Avenue, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, to consider the proposed issuance of the City of Littleton, Colorado Refunding Development Revenue Note (Rocky Mountain Center for the Blind Project) in the maximum principal amount of $1,900,000 (the “Note”). The proceeds of the Note will be loaned to the Rocky Mountain Center for the Blind, a Colorado not-for-profit corporation (the “Borrower”). The Borrower presently owns (a) an administration building and rehabilitation facility, known as the Colorado Center for the Blind, located at 2233 West Shepperd Avenue, Littleton (the “Center”), and (b) the student housing which is associated with the Center known as the McGeorge Mountain Terrace apartments, located at 5871 South Lowell Boulevard, Littleton (the “Student Housing”). The proceeds the Note will - Aldousof Huxley be used by the Borrower to (a) refinance at lower interest rates the City of Littleton, Colorado Refunding Revenue Bond (The Rocky Mountain Center for the Blind Project), Series 2008 (the “2008 Bond”), in
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