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Children had an opportunity to meet Santa, drink hot cocoa and participate in some festive craft-making at North Metro Fire’s Statin 64 on Dec 10. The group A Precious Child organized the event. Photo courtesy of NMF Lieutenant Mark Sherman
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Geese float on McKay Lake at the McKay Lake open space area in Westminster. On Dec. 8 city council approved the 2014 Open Space Stewardship Plan which shifts the focus from land acquisition to land maintenance. Photo by Ashley Reimers
Approved plan shifts open space focus to maintenance By Ashley Reimers
areimers@colorado communitymedia.com Looking ahead to the future of Westminster, residents approved a sales tax in 1985 specifically to acquire and preserve open space land. Now, the city has nearly reached its goal of preserving 15 percent of the city’s land mass to open space. The city is now shifting the focus from acquisition to maintenance of the 3,090 acres of open space after council approval of the 2014 Open Space Stewardship Plan on Dec. 8. “This plan is something we can be proud of,” said mayor pro tem Faith Winter. “Westminster is set apart and unique because of our incredible open space, parks and trails and because of the long term
planning and visioning that our city has had for decades.” The Open Space Stewardship Plans lays the foundation and direction for the use of resources needed for a quality open space plan. The plan highlights land management, capital improvement projects, a trails master plan, historical properties, funding sources and the wayfinding system. Now that the city’s shift is towards maintenance, Rod Larsen, open space superintendent, said the greatest management areas are noxious weed control and trail maintenance. The city uses an integrated weed management approach incorporating the use of goats and insects, mechanical means through mowing and Open space continues on Page 17
Just a few short months ago Teresa Morton struggled to find a way to pay for her 6-year-old’s school supplies. But when she registered Samuel for first grade at Tennyson Knolls Elementary School her stress disappeared. “During registration, people from Growing Home were there handing out backpacks filled with school supplies,” she said. “That was a huge block off my shoulders because at that time I didn’t know what I was going to do to get him everything he needed. Samuel was also able to pick out three books which made him that much more eager to start school. That was awesome.” Growing Home is a Westminster nonprofit organization dedicated to helping struggling families succeed and meet their dreams. The organization works closely with families to transform parents and children’s lives in a positive way. “Our goal is to help those families who are struggling month to month to make ends meet get on a path to long term success,” said Teva Sienicki, Growing Home president and CEO. “We know there are a lot more families out there struggling to get by because they just aren’t earning enough to pay all the bills.” A primary goal of Growing Home is helping parents prepare their children for school. The organization uses an award-winning program called Parents as Teachers, which sends a representative from Growing Home to homes twice a month to discuss a child’s development. Parents learn how to support their children and help them reach goals and potential through simple activities such as creating a game out of empty yogurt containers and coffee cans. “We help parents find ways to come up with activities that can stimulate brain development in their children,” Sienicki said. “Sometimes it’s as easy as getting a cheap bag of rice and turning that into a fun activity. We also provide families with books.” Growing Home also offers a 14week program called the Incredible Years Parenting Series for parents of children ages three to eight. The program teaches valuable parenting strategies and offers free childcare and meals during each class. Morton graduated from the Incredible Years Parenting Series on Dec. 18. The program has helped
her immensely, she said. She’s learned the importance of a daily routine and how effective a simple time out can be for both her and Samuel. “I’ve learned Samuel’s temperament and how it differs from mine and, ironically enough, you wouldn’t think that makes a difference in parenting, but it does,” she said. “I also didn’t realize how effective ignoring and using time outs were. I learned I can use time outs as chance for me to get my head back, and that has made all the difference some days.” To help other families at Tennyson Knolls, Growing Home has started the Blocks of Hope program focused on saturating the school and the surrounding community with services. The goal is to ensure all children are ready to start school and continue to succeed. By partnering with other organizations and entities, Sienicki said the program will offer programs such as after school tutoring and services like free immunization clinics. The Blocks of Hope program will also reach outside the school to neighbors to gain feedback on the community through surveys. “Ultimately, over a couple of years our goal is to hit 60 percent of families and in this neighborhood so that it becomes the norm to have the help you need and to have the tools you need to succeed,” Sienicki said. “And along with that is the goal that everybody in the community starts talking and showing ownership in their community and how well their kids are doing.” Tennyson Knolls principal Tom Elliott is a strong believer and supporter of the Blocks of Hope program. “The information and resources that are provided to the families by Growing Home are invaluable,” he said. “They did not come in with `their program.’ They came in with ideas and wanted to adapt them to the needs of our school community, which increases the value of what they offer ten-fold.” Morton has one more reason to love Growing Home. With the organization’s support, she is applying for a scholarship to return to school to become a registered nurse- a dream since she was a child. “The people at Growing Home are super supportive without having any judgment,” she said. “They are my second family. That’s the best way to put it.” For more information on Growing Home, visit www.growinghome. org.
Growing Home, a nonprofit organization in Westminster, offers a variety of services and programs to struggling families, including a food pantry where people can visit twice a month. Photo by Ashley Reimers
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Designated drivers keep holidays safe It seems that we can find a top 10 list or the top 10 reasons to do just about anything these days. I mean, everything from places to live, cars to purchase, gadgets to own, rationale to drink coffee or tea, favorite vacation spots, and so many more. If you have ever caught David Letterman’s show, there was a Top 10 list every night, usually designed to make a satirical point. Now, with the holidays upon us, I thought I would encourage us all to drink responsibly, and if we are going to take advantage of the festivities and celebrate with our favorite spirits, to not just consider having a designated driver, but to make the commitment and ensure that we have a designated driver or safe ride home whether it is a taxi, bus, or chauffeured ride of some kind. Maybe it’s our turn to be the DD, the designated driver, or maybe it’s someone else’s turn, but either way, let’s not just celebrate the season, let’s celebrate the fact that we are driving safely and soberly and celebrate all of the DDs out there, especially during this time of year. So here it goes, the Top 10 list — Rea-
sons to Celebrate Having a Designated Driver: 10) Bragging rights (That’s right, I have a designated driver, don’t you?) 9) Convenience of a ride anywhere we need to go (Isn’t it really all about convenience?) 8) Others will see us as really, really smart (Women and men both love the DDs) 7) Eliminate the worry about how we will get home (Or waking up in some very strange place) 6) Freedom to celebrate as we would like to this year ( Jail time is not freedom) 5) Respect from our peers (R.E.S.P.E.C.T. equals coolness!) 4) Avoidance of expensive tickets,
legal fees, and fines (If you can’t pay the fine. don’t do the crime) 3) Avoidance of jail time (Freedom is not jail time) 2) We live to celebrate another day (Party on!) … and the number-one reason is … 1) Safety for ourselves and everyone else on the road (Every day is a good day, just try missing one) If we really take a look at the list above, wouldn’t you agree that we should do everything we can to celebrate and appreciate our DDs? I am not sure about you, but I have the utmost respect for the person who volunteers to be the safety net and make sure that their family and friends arrive home safely. I also have immense respect for the people who are smart enough to plan in advance to have a designated driver in their group when they plan on partying. Parties happen, partying takes place, overindulging is a given in some cases as we celebrate during the holiday season or really at any time of year. And I am amazed and truly appreciative of the people who recognize that they have had
too much and leave their car in the parking lot or at a friend’s house, call a taxi or arrange another ride, and come back in the next day or two to pick up their car. What a great decision and definitely one worth celebrating as we celebrate. According to CDOT there have already been 435 traffic related fatalities here in Colorado in 2014, with 150 of those fatal accidents involving alcohol. As the years winds down, let’s not invite any more unwanted tragedy into our lives and into our communities. Instead, let’s celebrate, appreciate, and love on our designated drivers. How about you? Are you up for some partying this holiday season? And if so, do you have your DD plan in place? I would love to hear all about your designated driver plans at gotonorton@gmail. com, and when we all take the time to make our roads safer, it really will be a better than good holiday season. Michael Norton is a Colorado resident and the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.
WESTMINSTER NEWS IN A HURRY Christmas tree recycling The Christmas Tree Recycling Program is available until Jan. 25 at the parking lot below the City Park Fitness Center, 10475 Sheridan Boulevard. Trees may be dropped off any time between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m. Please remove all ornaments and plastic bag, if applicable. Boy Scout Troop 484 will pick up trees on Saturday, Dec. 27 and Saturday, Jan. 3 as a fundraiser. The call-in number to schedule a curbside pickup is 303-706-3389. For general questions about Christmas tree recycling, call 303-658-2201. For further information please contact Patti Wright at 303-658-2201 or at pwright@cityofwestminster.us Free fitness week
Achieve your 2015 fitness goals during Free Fitness Week, Thursday, Jan. 1, through Wednesday, Jan. 7. Check out the city’s state of the art facilities, use brand new fitness equipment and take one of the many fitness classes absolutely free. Facilities accessible during the week include: City Park Fitness Center, 10475 Sheridan Blvd., West View Recreation Center, 10747 W. 108th Ave., Swim & Fitness Center, 3290 W. 76th Ave. and The MAC, 3295 W. 72nd Ave. City Park Recreation Center is not included in the promotion. Facilities will be open regular hours for the remainder of Free Fitness week. Community garden input requested An organic community garden is planned for 113th Avenue, west of Huron and adjacent to the tee ball
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complex. The garden will feature regular plots, raised plots, hoses, perimeter fencing, signage, a storage shed and compost bin. Garden plots will be available using the lottery system once the garden is completed. A nominal charge for each plot will be determined next year. The garden is adjacent to a trail, which will encourage walking to the site. Extension of the sidewalk on the north side of 113th Avenue between Navajo and the existing sidewalk to the east is planned. Street parking and tee ball complex parking can be used by gardeners. Visit westyconnect.us to provide comments through Friday, Jan. 9. A resident committee to oversee the garden is integral to the success of the garden. If interested in volunteering, contact Patti Wright, Open Space volunteer coordinator, at pwright@cityofwestminster.us.
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Adams County exploring spaceport potential By Vic Vela
vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com It’s up, up and away for new Front Range Airport Manager Dave Ruppel, who hopes to bring flight possibilities to Adams County that are out of this world. Ruppel, who took over airport operations a month ago, oversees operations at the Aurora-located, 3,600acre airfield that has potential for outward commercial growth. But it’s the site’s upward potential that has generated buzz since 2011, when Gov. John Hickenlooper requested that the federal government designate the airport “spaceport” status, which would allow for suborbital launches. “It’s the logical next step if Colorado wants to be an aerospace leader,” Ruppel said during a recent interview. “For us to continue to be competitive in the field, I think we need to do it.” Aerospace is big business in Colorado and the state is among the nation’s leaders in the field. The state has the third largest aerospace economy, with more than 400 companies supplying about $3.2 billion in annual payroll here. But the state is not among the nine currently-licensed spaceport states in the U.S. And Adams County Economic Development president and CEO Barry Gore said that seven other states are in the process of obtaining spaceport licenses. “Why not be able to offer the ability to launch (orbital transportation) here and get that business in Colorado?” Gore said. “We want to provide as much as possible in the state instead of seeing business going out of state.” Kristin Sullivan, the economic development manager for Adams County, seconds that. “In order for us to become the number one aerospace economy in the country, we need to make sure we have all options on the table and that the companies here have access to a spaceport,” she said. But it appears that Colorado is well on its way toward becoming a spaceport state. Ruppel said the state’s spaceport application has cleared two divisions of the Federal Aviation Administration and is a couple of months away from receiving final comments from a third. After that, the lengthy process will continue, with
Front Range Airport Manager Dave Ruppel Courtesy photo Ruppel hopeful that the FAA will reach a decision by years-end. But Ruppel doesn’t anticipate the agency seeing anything in the application that would hurt Colorado’s chances. “At this point, I don’t think so,” he said. “I think we’ve done everything that’s required, so I don’t see any showstoppers.”
As for airport business outside of the spaceport application process, Ruppel said there is about 6,000 acres of space around the airport that is ripe for potential new commercial tenants. “There’s a lot of opportunity for development there and that’s exciting,” Ruppel said. “There’s a lot of things there that are just about ready to break.”
VA catches heat for hospital dispute Congressional delegation blasts agency’s actions By Vic Vela
vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Colorado’s congressional delegation last week blasted the Department of Veterans Affairs for its handling of a construction contract dispute that has further delayed the building of a new VA hospital and has left hundreds of workers in limbo. A fast-moving news cycle began on Dec. 10, when a federal civilian board of appeals ruled that the VA was in breach of contract with the group it hired to build a state-of-the-art veterans hospital in Aurora. The contract dispute was over money. The contractor, Kiewit-Turner, claimed it could not finish work on the project at the price tag that the VA had originally set, which was $582.8 million. KiewitTurner said it would take about $1 billion to finish the work. The Civilian Court of Contract Appeals ruled in favor of Kiewit-Turner, which resulted in the contractor abruptly stopping work at the site, located at Interstate 225 and Colfax Avenue. About 1,400 construction workers were employed at the site. “Where we are right now is really unfortunate,” Republican Congressman Mike Coffman told Colorado Community Media. Coffman’s 6th Congressional District includes Aurora. “Workers lost their jobs right before the holidays and it’s unfortunate for taxpayers who foot the bill and the veterans who earned health-care benefits that this hospital is needed to deliver.”
The day after the appeals board ruling was handed down, Coffman and every other member of Colorado’s congressional delegation attached their signatures to a letter to VA officials and higher-ups at Kiewit-Turner, urging the two to come together to find a solution. “We are deeply concerned about this situation and urge VA and KT to immediately negotiate a path forward for this project,” the letter reads. In the letter, the elected officials urged, “in the strongest terms possible,” for the negotiations to result in a modified contract that will allow construction to continue for 60 days while a long-term contract is worked out. Any long-term contract will be handled by the Army Corps of Engineers, rather than the VA. That’s because on Dec. 11, the VA agreed to hand over construction oversight on the Aurora project to the Corps. The next day, Coffman announced that he will introduce legislation to strip away the VA’s authority to manage all future construction projects. Coffman cited a Government Accountability Office report that shows VA projects in four cities, including Aurora, to be hundreds of millions of dollars over budget and almost three years behind schedule. “Really, this is a pattern of total mismanagement by the VA in major construction projects,” Coffman said. Democratic Congressman Ed Perlmutter said in an emailed statement that the VA wanted a $1 billion medical center, but “the project was never redesigned to fit” the near-$600 million contract budget. “There has been a serious dispute between the VA and the prime contractor for too long,” Perlmutter said.
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Adams 12 principal earns top award in music adminstration By Ashley Reimers
areimers@colorado communitymedia.com Every morning, Bill Kempsell, principal at Cotton Creek Elementary, sings to the students welcoming them into the Westminster school. “If it’s a nice day I’ll sing Oklahoma,” he said. “But every day when the children line up outside the school I sing them a song.” This type of vocal dedication is fitting for Kempsell’s recent award- he was named Colorado Music Educator’s Administrator of the Year for his outstanding support and advocacy for music education. He will be honored during the Colorado Music Educators Association annual conference in January. Kempsell found out the news after returning from Thanksgiving, and was quite surprised by the award. “I was absolutely, totally taken aback,” he said. “I got teary eyed and called my wife. Then when I read the letters of recommendation, the tears came again.” Kempsell grew up in the music arena. His father is an expert organist and his mother taught piano lessons for over 40 years. He played the clarinet and piano growing up. With piano chords running through his veins, he’s learned the value of music and has taken his beliefs to his career in education. Now in his 10th year at Cotton Creek,
he says music and the arts are an integral of the success of his students. “If we don’t have a strong arts program, we would be doing a disservice to our students,” he said. “And that would impact our academic performance. We have to support the arts along with physical education to fulfill the big picture.” Cotton Creek is a traditional elementary school. But with the focus on integrating the arts into the curriculum, one could assume the school is an art charter school or magnet art school. There are multiple choir programs, instruction in instruments and dance and each grade level combines the arts with their overall curriculum. Cotton Creek even incorporated the arts into their school presentation to the school board last year. “I’m really proud of our presentation to the board because we represented the arts by using dance, music and playing instruments,” he said. “The students dancing held pieces of artwork painted by other students and then came together to show a silhouette of a dancing child. Every board member made a positive comment about the presentation.” Cotton Creek’s music program is also making a difference for students in the school’s special education programs, which serve high functioning autistic students and students with Down syndrome or other low cognitive abilities.
Bill Kempsell principal at Cotton Creek Elementary School, was recently named Colorado Music Educator’s Administrator of the Year for his outstanding support and advocacy for music education. Photo by Ashley Reimers “When you see a child receiving special education services and they are struggling with their reading, their writing and math, working so hard, and then you put them behind a barred instrument and they become a completely different kid,” he said. “That is a success. So doing away with the arts and music, would be a travesty. The kids need it.”
Kempsell said he’s very proud of the academic performance at Cotton Creek, which recently earned the 2014 Governor’s Distinguished Improvement award for demonstrating excellent student growth. He attributes that success to hard working teachers and the collaboration of the arts into the school curriculum.
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Twelve Metro North State Senators and Representatives discussed issues over eggs at the annual Legislative Briefing Friday, December 12th at the Doubletree Hilton in Westminster. A crowd of 150 was on hand to get the preview of the upcoming session which begins January 7th. Co-hosted by Board Chair-Elect Troy Whitmore and Brad Harvey, new Business and Government Affairs (BGA) Chair, the legislators dove into a myriad of 2015 topics from water, education, and urban renewal to transportation, construction defect law, and oil and gas. “This was a great prep session,” Whitmore said, “for the Chamber’s BGA Committee work that begins January 14th with our 2015 kickoff.” With two lobbyists at Denver’s capitol building, the Chamber is active in monitoring legislation that impacts the Metro North region. BGA is open to all Chamber members; the 1/14 meeting will be at the Chamber office on Orchard Parkway.
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Poll: Half of Republicans back limits on carbon Nearly as many GOP’ers say U.S. should lead fight on climate change By Dina Cappiello Associated Press
When Republicans take control of Congress in January, top on their agenda will be undoing environmental regulations they claim will harm the economy, chief among them President Barack Obama’s plans to limit heattrapping carbon pollution from coalfired power plants. The results of a new poll from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and Yale University show their priorities may be misplaced. Six in 10 Americans, including half of all Republicans, said they support regulation of carbon dioxide pollution, although they weren’t asked how. Nearly half of Republicans said the U.S. should lead the global fight to curb climate change, even if it means taking action when other countries do not. And majorities across party lines said environmental protections “improve economic growth and provide new jobs” in the long run, a popular Obama administration talking point. The picture of Republicans that emerges from the poll runs counter to the monolithic view of Republicans in Washington as a global warmingdoubting, anti-environmental regulation party keen on attacking Obama’s environmental plans. And the results come as the Obama administration continues to forge ahead on its own with aggressive plans on climate change, even if it means going head-to-head
with a Republican-controlled Congress that could derail the administration’s environmental legacy. “The American people have made it clear they know climate change is real, and that we can protect the planet and grow the economy at the same time,” Frank Benenati, a White House spokesman, said after reviewing the poll results. “Climate deniers in Congress and those who would try to block efforts to address the climate challenge would do well to listen.” Still, climate change itself ranked near the bottom of environmental problems tested in the poll. “Global warming was second to last among environmental issues. That is all you need to know,” said Mike McKenna, a GOP pollster and consultant. In recent weeks and months, the White House has announced a deal with China to curb the greenhouse gases blamed for global warming and pledged $3 billion to a fund that helps poor countries prepare for climate change, further irking Republicans after a near sweep in the midterm elections. The divisions between Republicans and Democrats on global warming are real, the poll shows, and stark. A little over a quarter of Republicans believe global warming is an extremely or very serious problem, compared with 64 percent of Democrats. And while nearly three-quarters of Democrats believe global warming is happening, less than half of Republicans do. “Americans are more concerned about the economy, jobs, and affordable and reliable energy, which is counter to the type of regulations coming out of President Obama’s EPA,” Sen. James Inhofe, R-Okla., said in a statement. Inhofe, who has called global warming
a hoax and dismisses the opinions of the majority of the world’s scientists on global warming, will chair the Senate Environment Committee next year. “This poll proves that Republicans here in Washington are disconnected from average Republicans across the country,” said Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., the current chairwoman of the Senate environment panel. “Anyone with a pulse and a heartbeat, with the exception of Republicans in Congress, knows that climate change is upon us, and we must step up and reduce dangerous carbon pollution.’’ While issues such as global warming and the Keystone XL oil pipeline are front-burner for politicians, the APNORC and Yale poll shows that they are not top-line issues for many Americans, even compared with a dozen other environmental concerns. After the Senate failed to pass a bill approving the Keystone XL oil pipeline, which would carry Canadian tar sands oil to Texas refineries, Republicans vowed to try again next year. But despite protests waged by environmental groups, and the political showdowns on the issue, the new poll shows that half of Americans have no strong opinion on the pipeline; 31 percent favor it, 18 percent oppose it, and the rest are neutral or not sure. A majority of Republicans support it, but Democrats are more ambivalent than opposed. Obama has said he would base his decision on approving the pipeline on whether it would exacerbate global warming. Yet relatively few Americans make the connection between fossil fuels, the primary culprit in global warming, and environmental risks. Only a third of people surveyed said
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they were concerned about coal or oil’s environmental risks, suggesting possible support for the Republicans’ defense of those industries and an energy production boom overseen by the Obama administration even as it tackles global warming. Even fewer Americans were concerned about the environmental risks posed by natural gas, which is in the midst of a boom thanks to the technology of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking. Fracking has been banned in some areas because of concerns over water and air pollution. The EPA is considering whether the practice needs more federal regulation. The poll also suggests there are limits to Obama’s go-it-alone strategy on global warming: 58 percent of Americans say there should be no global treaty, or the Obama administration should only proceed to negotiate one with the Senate’s backing. The AP-NORC Center and Yale University survey of 1,578 adults was conducted online Nov. 20-Dec. 1, using a sample drawn from GfK’s probabilitybased KnowledgePanel, which is designed to be representative of the U.S. population. The margin of sampling error for all respondents is plus or minus 2.9 percentage points. Funding for the survey comes from the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. Respondents were first selected randomly using phone or mail survey methods and later interviewed online. People selected for KnowledgePanel who didn’t otherwise have access to the Internet were provided access at no cost to them. AP Director of Polling Jennifer Agiesta and News Survey Specialist Emily Swanson contributed to this report.
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Santa Christopher’s gift list In keeping with a tradition which I started while Westminster City Manager many moons ago, I wish to share a peek with you at Santa Claus’ suggested Christmas gift list for various elected officials and governmental organizations. Adams County Sheriff-elect Michael McIntosh — Old St. Nick thinks the best gift for you to start out in a cooperative way with Adams County cities is to pronounce a permanent lifting of the municipal prisoner cap at the Adams County Jail. You would be very popular and would fulfill a campaign promise. RTD — The Jolly Old Elf himself is giving your organization the gift of the KISS fare structure for bus and rail fares. In case you are not familiar with KISS---it stands for “Keep it Simple Stupid.” RTD needs to boil down its fare structure to make it easier for the commuting public to understand and embrace. Northglenn City Council — Kris Kringle is bringing you a “not to be fooled” crystal ball which will give you the knowledge and guidance on what to do with the City owned property where City Hall and the Recreation Center/Senior Center are located. To sell or not to sell to a developer and where to relocate will come clear. Governor Hickenlooper — With his close re-election for a 2nd term, The Jolly One is thinking the best gift for the Guv would be to stiffen his spine and gain
some backbone in decision-making. He hopes with the State Legislature “balanced “after the Democrats controlling both houses that the Guv will bring leadership and bipartisanship to the office. Westminster City Council — Santa is prioritizing your suggested gifts and the top one is the six members of Council coming together on the best selection among the 13 applicants to fill Faith Winter’s upcoming vacant seat. Santa says this person is to be non-partisan, open minded and represent the community. Also, he is bringing you a gift to select the next City Manager who will carry on the various quality services while helping solve the current issues and challenges. Adams County Commissioners — The Jolly Ole Elf has on his list for you responsibility, wisdom and bi-partisanship as the first Board of Commissioners consisting of 5 members. The voters will be watching how the expanded representation across
the county is working. Don’t disappoint the Ole Elf. Jefferson County Commissioners — Come January and Jeffco Commissioner Faye Griffin leaves her unfulfilled term to become the newly elected County Clerk, the Jeffco Republican Party Committee will determine who is to be appointed to fill Griffin’s remaining term. Santa hopes you don’t “retread” other elected or former elected officials----municipal or county positions to fill this important Commissioner seat. Let’s see a fresh new face. Adams County School Districts — The round man in the red and white “outfit” is sorry the November elections didn’t go well for any of you. He has for all of you a big dose of good judgment, thick skin and solar powered calculators to weather the budget cuts and lack of needed capital improvement funding through the next budget cycle. Do your best!! Adams County Clerk-elect Stan Martin — St. Nick has some quick advice for you when it comes to selecting outside vendors to print ballots in the future. It is real straight forward — don’t use Runbeck Election Systems, the firm used by former County Clerk Karen Long. It will save you embarrassment and political fallout. Bill Christopher is a former Westminster city manager and RTD board member.
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What goal are you looking forward to? We visited a Metro North Chamber leadership class that was spending the day at Channel 4 CBS-TV in Denver. We asked what goal do you have for your company next year?
In the challenge of the economy, how do you improve opportunities for people even when funds might be lacking. Kathy Walker
To improve our customer services and community relations. Gene Claps
Better communication within our organizations, it’s something we strive for and struggle with. Jayson Sale
We had a lot of change at the (Adams County) sheriff’s office, so we look forward to new opportunities, new jobs opening up, and I look forward to working with communities. Amanda Overton
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Thumbs up at Christmas, all year round Throughout the year, I collect what I call “thumbs-up” moments – the cool, generous, outstanding, amazing, or simply kind things that people do for others. Many of these selfless gestures are anonymous … that is, the kindness of strangers. I’ve written in this space before about the kindnesses I received from strangers on my Nepal trip last year, as well as from the person who delivered a cabinet I purchased from Craigslist because it was too big to fit in my own vehicle. The thumbsup moment that launched my collection occurred when a guy in a souped-up sports car slowed way down in a turn lane so that a teen in a drivers-ed car could merge safely in front of him. I’ve witnessed much spontaneous generosity in our communities and with the focus on giving at the holidays, I asked people I know to share their own thumbsup moments. In the process, I learned a lot about the true nature of our friends
and neighbors, not just at Christmas but all year round. Remember Black Friday? On that cold and frosty morning, one of my friends was first in line at an electronics store. A couple of people behind him, a young woman was shivering in just a thin hoodie. You can guess what happened next: my friend shed his jacket to share with her. When asked about this later, he shrugged and said simply, “That’s how I was raised.” Many of us have heard of random acts
of kindness such as people paying for the order of the car behind them at Starbucks or a fast food drive-through lane. One of my neighbors takes this generosity a step further – she likes to pay off people’s layaway anonymously. At K-Mart, for example, she will ask for an order with a balance due, in a certain price range, with children’s toys and clothes so that she knows it’s for a family. When she pays off the balance, the store calls the family to let them know they can pick up their items. Another friend told me a delightful story about a mother and daughter duo walking up and down the street outside shops, handing out little slips of folded paper. The one she received said: “You are perfect just the way you are.” Whole families get into the spirit at this time of year, too, playing Santa by driving a big van around to deliver donated gifts to those in need. One family goes Christmas caroling at nursing homes. By their
admission, it doesn’t always sound pretty, but with a guitar in tow and handmade cards from the kids, the residents love it. And such generosity isn’t confined to the holidays. Some friends run an outreach all year long, cooking meals for the homeless community and baking bread with them to build relationships. There is no shortage of organizations that need our donations, just as there are limitless ways to share kindness that don’t cost a cent. We can create our own thumbs-up moments – everyone we meet is fighting some sort of battle, and I truly believe that as we give away something of ourselves, we also lighten our own loads. Wishing you peace this wondrous season. Andrea Doray is a writer who believes that you are perfect just the way you are. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.
World premiere at The Edge Theater The Edge Theater is continuing its tradition of presenting new works with its world premiere of Ellen K. Graham’s “The Familiars.” I’m still processing my reaction to this quirky and sometimes slightly disjointed story. The Burdock family, which consists of the mother, Honora, siblings Kath, Chris, and Dom, along with granddaughter Diana and Dom’s girlfriend Fedosia, has once again gathered at the family home for Christmas Eve/Day. This annual meeting is rife with traditions, most of which are loathed by one or more family members. No one wants to upset Honora so they cowboy up and conform. This year, however, something seems to be amiss. Honora is acting strangely having recently sustained a concussion. Instead of directing the preparations for cookie baking, holiday table setting in the strictly prescribed manner, and fixing the main Christmas meal, Honora retires to her room for a nap. Her children are in a
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tizzy. The only seemingly normal person in the room is Dom’s girlfriend who has a pragmatic deportment which I found very appealing. There are some startling revelations along the way that add multiple layers to the proceedings. All in all, it was an intriguing evening. “The Familiars” plays through Dec. 28 at the Edge Theater, 1560 Teller St., Ste. 200 in Lakewood. For tickets and info, call 303-232-0363 or visit www. theedgetheatear.com.
You simply cannot go wrong with “Fiddler on the Roof,” especially with the uber talented Wayne Kennedy as Tevye. Follow that with populating the cast with exceptionally gifted actors/singers and you have the makings of a wonderful experience. Tevye, his wife Golde (Shellie Cox-Robie) and their five daughters live in the fictional Anatevka, Russia, a tight-knit Jewish community. Anti-Semitism is growing in Czarist Russia; however, Tevye has managed to maintain good relations with the local military and the village is usually left alone. In spite of being very poor, the community members come together as a unit and celebrate life. Tevye and Golde’s three older daughters roil the waters by their choices of suitors. This is much to the dismay of their parents who believe in marriages arranged by the local Yente (Barb Reeves). Added into the mix are the
serious rumblings from the military. The continuing hope and optimism expressed by the Jews is inspiring and heartwarming. Artistic Director Michael J. Duran directs the large cast with thoughtfulness and precision. Songs in this wonderful musical include: “Tradition,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” and “Do You Love Me,” among many others. “Fiddler” plays through Feb. 28, 2015. This is the best entertainment value on the Front Range. The dinner alone is worth the price of admission. BDT Stage is located at 5501 Arapahoe Ave., in Boulder. For tickets and information, call 303-4496000 or visit the website at www.bdtstage. com. Columnist Harriet Hunter Ford may be reached at hhunterford@gmail.com.
Looking for those little miracles How deep a hole is humanity in? Last week, in Pakistan, terrorists took over a school, set a female teacher on fire, and then proceeded to shoot and kill over 130 children. That story knocked off of the front pages the story of the disturbed man—who also thought he was a terrorist—who took hostages at a coffee shop in Sydney, Australia, and killed two in a 16-hour standoff before being overrun by police. The African country of Sierra Leone has cancelled Christmas this year because of the Ebola epidemic. I didn’t even think cancelling Christmas was within the powers of humans, but, well, there you have it. Last Sunday we passed a grim anniversary: two years ago, a very disturbed young man broke in to an elementary school in Connecticut and murdered 20 children and 6 adults before committing suicide. And this is a list that doesn’t include various wars, genocides, and scary threats we humans are inflicting on each other all over the world. Last week I wrote about holes. But that was on a personal level—what can you do for an entire race intent on digging holes for itself? Why, you would have to believe in miracles to think that we had any chance of surviving each other. Luckily, it’s Christmas — it is the time of miracles. So, be of good cheer. A single mom, working two jobs, who still finds time to take her kid to soccer practice. That’s a miracle. A young man from a broken family, who once watched his cousin die of a gunshot wound in the street, who chooses to pursue an advanced education. That’s a miracle. A teacher, a single mother, who cares enough for her students to make sure that every child gets to participate in a Secret Santa exchange, all while preparing for her own surgery. That’s a miracle. A football team — a group of young men — who put aside their competitiveness to give a special needs student from
another school a chance to score a touchdown. That’s a miracle. A popular young man who stands up next to a young girl who is being picked on and says “No more.” That’s a miracle. A family, who takes the pain of their tragedy and uses it to energize a nationwide campaign to raise awareness of and resources to end bullying in schools. That’s a miracle. God, who so loved the world that He sent His only Son to walk among us. To jump in this gigantic hole and help us find the way out, not by force of arms or great power, but by compassion and love. That’s a miracle. The trick, I suppose, then, is to go forward from Christmas, and remember that, no matter how deep or dark we seem to be digging, there is always hope for a better tomorrow. And it doesn’t start with grand gestures by governments and great speeches by (of all things) politicians. Most of the time, it starts with little acts of random kindness and moments of courage by individuals who have a million reasons to walk past the hole and avert their eyes. God Bless those who jump in holes with flashlights, candles, mirrors, cell phones. Or less. Just because. And Merry Christmas to you and yours! Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His first novel, “The Accidental Christmas,” is available at MichaelJAlcorn. com.
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Hero finding forgiveness
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awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com Louis Zamperini’s tale of surviving a vicious Japanese prisoner of war camp during World War II was unknown to many. Even when Donna Miller, a Golden native and history enthusiast, was asked nearly eight years ago if she had ever heard of Louis Zamperini — she was unaware of his story. But her lack of familiarity would not last long. Miller, an American Airlines pilot and history lover, met Zamperini through a mutual friend during a layover in Los Angeles. After hearing about his story and meeting him in person, a friendship kindled, and she would spend a handful of years traveling with Zamperini to numerous public appearances where he discussed his journey in finding faith and forgiveness after surviving years of abuse at the hands of Japanese guards. “In his forgiveness he was able to let everything go,” Miller said. “He had this very burden free, happy life.” Zamperini passed away in July 2014 at the age of 97.
Donna Miller and Louie Zamperini Courtesy photo “Unbroken,” a movie based on the book of the same title, hits theaters on Christmas Day. Directed by Angelina Jolie and written by Joel and Ethan Coen, “Unbroken” de-
tails the former Olympian’s hellish ordeal in which Zamperini was tortured and brutally beaten for more than two years by Japanese forces after the bombardier veteran’s B-24 crashed in the Pacific. Zamperini was one of three crewmen
to survive the crash out of the 11 people that were on board. The three men spent 47 days on a raft set adrift before being picked up by Japanese sailors. “He inspired me to push harder and not give up,” Miller said. “One of things he always said was don’t give up and don’t give in.” Zamperini’s survival as a POW is only a fraction of his story. His post-war years that left him with post-traumatic stress disorder led him to find his faith and ultimate forgiveness for his captors that showed no mercy. In 1950, Zamperini return to Japan as a missionary, where he met a few of his former captors and pleaded for clemency for one of them who was in prison awaiting trial for war crimes. Clemency was never granted but Zamperini’s enduring resilience and grace has inspired thousands of people across the globe. He received many letters from people facing numerous challenges including cancer treatments, Miller said, adding that just knowing Zamperini was inspiration to be more grateful, to be more motivated and to complain less. “He inspired people, and I think it really touched his heart that his story could help other people,” Miller said. “I feel so honored to have known him.”
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Louis Zamperini and Donna Miller arm wrestle for the pilot seat before taking off to one of Zamperini’s public appearances where he talked about overcoming his horrific ordeal as a POW by the Japanese during WWII. Photo contributed
Orchard Parkway between 136th and 144th avenues and 142nd Avenue between Huron Street and Orchard Parkway in Westminster opened Dec. 15. The road provides better access to the Saint Anthony North Health Campus and other future developments along the corridor. Photo by Ashley Reimers
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Former Metro North Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Deborah Obermeyer was recently hired as the director of community and external relations at Community Reach Center. Community Reach Center CEO Rick Doucet said Obermeyer brings a proven track record in building relationships and business connections to the team as the organization moves toward new ways of connecting clients with services at Community Reach Center and within Obermeyer the community. “She’s going to help us strengthen our network of partners to work to provide the best possible care for the people who have entrusted Community Reach Center with their wellness,” he said. Obermeyer holds a master’s degree in
business administration sciences from Iowa State University. As director of community and external relations, she will develop and maintain partnerships in the Adams County community for Community Reach Center, a nonprofit mental-health center with five Adams County outpatient offices in Brighton, Commerce City, Northglenn, Thornton and Westminster. “I’m delighted to join Community Reach Center, which supports people in such inspiring and innovative ways,” Obermeyer said. “The work they do impacts the lives of potentially everyone in the Adams County community. I look forward to being part of this dynamic team.” The mission of Community Reach is to “enhance the health of the community” by providing services that include individual and group therapy, early childhood and school-based services, substance abuse treatment, emergency services and therapeutic support groups.
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Teen sisters get deal for recording DMNS exhibit shows majesty, adaptability of whales By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com Some of the most majestic animals on the planet are also the most mysterious. Humans only know small amount about some of the largest creatures on Earth, but the Denver Museum of Nature & Science is giving landlocked Colorado residents a chance to dive deep with whales. Whales: Giants of the Deep is on exhibit at the museum, 2001 Colorado Blvd., through Feb. 16. The exhibit is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Giants of the Deep is developed and presented by the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and was made possible WHAT: Whales: Giants of the through Deep the support WHERE: Denver Museum of of the New Nature and Science Zealand 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver GovernWHEN: Through Feb. 16 ment 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and the COST: $9.95 to $14.95 SmithsonINFORMATION: www.dmns. ian Instituorg/whales tion. It is sponsored in Denver by Les Schwab Tires. “This is a traveling show that we’re able to host and enhance with our own ambience, acoustics and activities,” said Zoology curator John Demboski.”People from the Te Papa Tongarewa museum said Denver is one of their favorite places to have these exibits.” The exhibit features life-size models and more than 20 real specimens on display — including the skeleton of a sperm whale that measures 58 feet long. The show features a blend of skulls and skeletons, hands-on objects, digital interactives, immersive projections, and rare artifacts. Visitors can crawl through a life-size replica of the heart of the enormous blue whale, touch real and replica whale teeth, build their own dolphin and see how it swims, accompany a sperm whale on a deep-sea hunt for a giant squid, see the model of a southern right whale featured in the film “Whale Rider,” and enter an immersive sound chamber to hear the “songs” whales use to navigate,
It was a teen dream come true for Evergreen sisters Caitlin and Sidney Powell, 16 and 13 respectively, when their band Facing West landed a record deal recently with Pando Records, a Warner Music Group Label. The Powell girls were formerly known by Two Girls With Guitars, but changed the name to Facing West. According to 9News, the band’s first single, “Anchors,” will be released nationally in early January. The rest of the album will be released in March. Facing West posted this on its Facebook page: “Big move 4 us! Facing West is now with Pando Records. We # rejoice and give thanks ... way more to come in 2015! Grateful for your support.” Their father Tim Powell helps manage Facing West. His wife, Catrina, homeschools the girls. “Their hard work, talent and God’s blessings continue to surprise us,” Tim Powell told 9News. “The girls are over the moon excited.” For the rest of the story, go to www.9news.com/story/entertainment/2014/12/15/facing-west-recorddeal/20437851/.
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Giants of the Deep exhibit gives visitors a rare hands-on lesson in the giant mammals on how they survive. Courtesy photo find food, and communicate. Demboski and Maura O’Neal, Communications and media relations manager with the DMNS, both said the exhibit celebrates the traditions and stories of the Mäori people of New Zealand, whose history is filled with stories of whales. Visitors will see historic cultural objects — from impressive weapons made from large whale bones to delicate ornaments fashioned from whale teeth. Of course the main attraction is the giant mammals, and the exhibit is broken up into several sections that showcase different features of whales’ history and lives. It begins with Whale Evolution, which details how the mammals moved from land to sea about 50 million years ago. “The closest living relative we see today is the hippo,” Demboski said. “We’re lucky with whales that there’s a nice fossil record that shows how their bodies telescoped to make swimming easier.” Visitors can follow the transformation by examining fossils and animations of ancient species and learn about the evolution of different whale species. The exhibit highlights the diversity of modern whales, which include dolphins and porpoises. The Life Underwater section features
many interactive activities, and two large sperm whale skeletons — a male and female — so visitors can get a sense of their biology and how they survive. Perhaps the most affecting section is Troubled Waters, which examines the dangers whales encounter related human activities. Visitors can see how ships, fishing nets, and pollution affect whales. “Whaling started in the 1700s and became big in the 1800s,” Demboski said. “It wasn’t until the past 30 years that we started seeing laws protecting whales.” Throughout the entire exhibit are features on “Whale People” — first-person interviews about the changing attitudes that have led people from hunting whales to protecting them. Whales: Giants of the Deep has been extremely popular so far, according to O’Neal, with everyone from school groups to family visiting the exhibit. “This exhibit speaks to a lot of different age groups, and doing water-based exhibits is always popular in a landlocked state like this,” Demboski said. “Here at the museum we’re able to take great exhibits like this and make them even better.” For information visit www.dmns.org/ whales.
One of the nicest nods to Denver’s bustling restaurant scene came from a recent piece by National Public Radio. The reporter sought the answer to the popular question, “What makes Denver so tasty?” when it comes to the dining business, which has doubled in sales over the past 10 years. He interviewed Food Network star chef Keegan Gerhard, who rolled the proverbial dice on Denver when he opted to open D Bar, the tiny 17th Street eatery with the longest lines. Gerhard and his pastry chef wife, Lisa Bailey, quickly outgrew the original D Bar space and last month opened a spot three times larger in Uptown. The couple shunned the bright lights and big cities in favor of building a business where they wanted to live. NPR interviewed other top chefs including Jennifer Jasinski, who with business partner Beth Gruitch owns Rioja, Bistro Vendome, Euclid Hall, and most recently Stoic & Genuine in the redeveloped Union Station. Jasinski upped Denver’s restaurant cred by winning a James Beard Award and competing on “Top Chef Masters.” Here’s what NPR said, “When you think of the restaurant scene, Denver probably doesn’t come to mind. But that’s just the latest change for a city whose population has ballooned in the last couple of years, thanks in part to a nearby oil and gas boom. Top chefs are beginning to take notice.” John Imbergamo, perhaps the most trusted man in Denver’s restaurant business, was interviewed for the story on background. Here’s what NPR didn’t discuss, Imbergamo said. “The fast casual segment was ignored but Denver is a hotbed of innovation in that segment of the industry. Chipotle, Qdoba, Tokyo Joes, Noodles, Garbanzos, Pizzeria Locale, Smashburger, the list goes on. Many of these with elevated quick food are consumer steppingstones to fine dining.” Parker continues on Page 14
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Easy ideas for holiday wreaths Wreaths are synonymous with the holiday season, and they can range from intricate to simple to flashy to rustic. Creating festive wreaths does not necessarily require a lot of skill, and wreaths can be fashioned from a variety of different materials. The first step to crafting wreaths is to gather the foundation pieces. This usually involves a sturdy material that will serve as the wreath round. It can be vine, foam, branches, or even wire. You’ll also need decorative items that fit the theme of your wreath. These may be berries, ornaments, ribbons, bows, and other trinkets that will be attached to the wreath. Florist wire and tape can be used to attach the ornaments to the wreath.
“Say cheese” wreath
Purchase a premade evergreen wreath or wrap boughs of pine around a wreath frame to make your own. Glue or tie on small wooden frames with photos of the family to the wreath. Fill in the barren spots with small bows and ornaments.
Fruitful wreath
Instead of an evergreen wreath, create something festive and edible. Fruit and vegetables in vibrant colors can be used to fashion a wreath. Use picks or wire to attach oranges, lemons, limes, clementines, and any other produce desired to a foam wreath. Use leaves to fill in sparse areas and a thick ribbon to hang the wreath.
Holly vine wreath
Purchase a plain grapevine wreath and decorate it with sprigs of holly leaves and stems with berries. Simple and festive, this wreath should take only a few minutes to make and then hang.
Metallic wreath
Add a glamorous touch to an evergreen wreath with faux fruit and pine cones that you paint with glimmering metallic colors. Intersperse items in gold, copper and silver for an eye-catching piece that can adorn any spot in
your home. Add a few twinkling lights to reflect off of the metallic elements to add even more appeal.
Bells or glass ornament wreath
Use flexible wire to string a wreath of metal bells or glass ornaments together in a ring shape. Bells not only look nice but also lend a gentle twinkling sound anytime the door is opened.
Floral wreath
Make a fresh flower wreath from a florist’s wreath and fresh blooms. Soak the foam wreath in water according to the packaged directions. Trim flower stems (carnations are durable) and insert the stems into the wreath. Attach a bow to the bottom of the wreath and then hang. This is one wreath that is best displayed the day of the festivities because it has a short shelf life.
Cinnamon wreath
This wreath looks beautiful and gives off that quintessential holiday aroma. Begin with a foam wreath and wrap with a twoinch wide ribbon to cover. Use hot glue to secure cinnamon sticks all around the wreath. For more color, add sprigs of holly, bows or mistletoe.
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single men, the web survey says. “Denver has comparable cultural and food scenes to those in other big cities, but (it adds its) own twist with abundant nature, chill vibes and lots of eligible dudes. You’ll find this city is full of adventures right in your own backyard! The ease and low cost of living make Mile High City one of the top places to call home and find love.” For the rest of the rankings, go to www. datingadvice.com/for-women/the-15-topcities-for-single-women.
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Denver is ranked No. 8 in the list of The 15 Top Cities for Single Women, according to DatingAdvice.com, and there’s no mention of our marijuana legislation for attracting single guys. Rather, the website says of its list: “In these 15 cities, it’s practically raining men. While we can’t guarantee they’re all angels, these are great places to start your search for a good man or two.” Denver, at No. 8, scores with 112,038
Four Denver players in the entertainment scene were named “the most influential people in Denver entertainment in 2014” by axs.com. The website said, “There were so many wonderful performances, contributions and creations that this list certainly could have featured 30 or 40 names. However, there are a few people whose work in 2014 truly stood out, making these four creative individuals among the most influential
voices in entertainment in Denver this year.” The four are: Brian Corrigan for Oh Heck Yeah, a street arcade in downtown Denver in June and July; former Denver Post theater critic John Moore, who parlayed his talents into becoming the senior arts journalist for the Denver Center for the Performing Arts; Chris Zacher, founder of the Levitt Pavilion, a new amphitheater in Ruby Hill Park; and funnyman Adam Cayton-Holland as part of The Grawlix comedy show. For more on each recipient, go to www. axs.com/the-most-influential-people-indenver-entertainment-in-2014-32388.
Apres ski hotels get nod
Not surprising to those of us who would rather apres than ski, Colorado snagged five spots in Kayak.com’s list of the 10 most popular U.S. apres ski hotels, as reported by CNN. CNN said, “Much like the 19th hole in golf, apres ski is a chance to reward oneself after a busy day of relaxation.”
The Colorado top picks are Beaver Creek Lodge, Tivoli Lodge in Vail, Keystone Lodge and Spa, Aspen Meadows Resort and Vail Cascade Resort & Spa. Check out the list at www.cnn. com/2014/12/08/travel/10-apres-ski-hotels/.
Overheard Eavesdropping on Facebook: “So I made my husband go play Barbie dolls with our 4-year-old granddaughter while I wrapped presents. His quote: `I’m playing dolls. And I’m winning!’” 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 Blacktie-Colorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktiecolorado.com/pennyparker. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.
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Westminster author publishes second book By Ashley Reimers
areimers@coloradocommunitymedia.com After 20 years in the newspaper business and another 20 in public relations, Dick Johnston decided to give book writing a try. The Westminster man has already published one book, which took over 10 years to write, called The Taylor Ranch War, about the continuing dispute over an 1844 Mexican land grant in southern Colorado. Now he’s recently published his second, Won’t Quit! An Escalante Desert Love Story, which is essentially the story of his parents. He said after his first book he wanted something easier to write and bit more fun. “I found some of my mother’s old files, pictures and letters in the attic that dated back to 1914,” he said. “So out of that I decided to write the family saga.” The 305-page memoir is about the unlikely marriage of Mary Dora King and Harley Johnston and their survival of 40 years in the southwestern Utah desert. According to Johnston, his mother Mary is a vivacious, college-educated women from Santa Barbara who decides to marry Harley, an eighth grade-educated farm hand. The book depicts their struggles of dry land farming and homesteading in the desert. “In the epilogue I also describe the startling economic developments, including the nation’s largest industrialized hog farm,” Johnston said. “But I really describe my father’s determination to have a farm of his own in the desert and my mother who stuck by him living in a shack with no electricity, no refrigeration and only having a pot belly stove to use.” Johnston said there were times his mother wanted to leave the desert and head back to California, but because of her strong will, she never quite, hence the title of the book. He said he’s learned the value of not quitting throughout his life after losing jobs and caring for a son with mental illness. “I think my mom would be proud of the book and how I
Federal law is hurdle in quest for brighter winter evenings By Vic Vela
vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com There could be good news afoot for the morning grouches among us who bemoan the hour of sleep we lose when we change the clock each spring. Rather than adjusting and re-adjusting to changing clocks, a Lakewood couple seeks to do away with the bi-annual tradition of daylight saving time by making Mountain Daylight Time a year-round fixture in Colorado. “I had a client tell me that if I don’t like it I should do something about it. So I did,” said Sean Johnson, who runs his own personal-trainer business. Sean and his wife, Teri, Johnson have filed paperwork with the state to put forward a ballot measure that would mean the time we set the second Sunday in March, Mountain Daylight Time, would remain in place year round, thus doing away with falling back to Mountain Standard Time on the first Sunday each November. “I have a lot of clients and friends and family who are and who have always been sick of the ridiculous early sunsets in the winter,” he said. Johnson cites an American Psychological Association study that found that during time-change periods workplace issues come up, including missed appointments, employees showing up late and workplace injuries that occur due to a lack of sleep. He also said the time change in November is hard on road construction crews that often have to set up traffic cones during dark rush-hour periods in the winter. “A lot of them are fearing for their lives because it’s pitch black while they’re doing this,” he said. Others say people with special needs are impacted by time changes. Kristine McAllister of Pueblo has a 24-year-old daughter who has a seizure disorder and must take her medication at specific times of the day. “It wreaks havoc on our lives every six months,” McAllister said. “She’s non-verbal, and her cognitive abilities are decreased. You can’t explain to her that you get to sleep in an hour or have to get up early because she doesn’t get that.” “She couldn’t care less what the clock says. She can’t change what her body is telling her, so she gets very angry because she doesn’t understand.” The Johnsons have a lot of work to do so that voters can
Westminster author Dick Johnston holds his two published books, “The Taylor Ranch War” on the left and “Won’t Quit! An Escalante Desert Love Story” on the right. Photo by Ashley Reimers wrote her story,” he said. “I learned a lot from her and it was a pleasure to write her story.” Won’t Quit! An Escalante Desert Love Story is available online at amazon.com or barnesandnoble.com for $12 plus $4 shipping.
weigh in on the measure in 2016. To qualify for the ballot, they must collect 86,105 valid signatures from registered voters. A similar effort failed in the Legislature in 2011. And the Johnsons may be facing an uphill legal battle. Language in the federal Uniform Time Act indicates that Colorado may not be able to make Mountain Daylight Time permanent. Johnson said he is aware of the law and has been communicating with lawyers about the possible hurdle. “I’m not sure about what the strategy is going to be, but I don’t think it’s going to be an issue,” he said. Johnson said recent press coverage has resulted in people from all over the state contacting him to say they support his effort and offering to volunteer to collect signatures. Johnson also has set up a website: stopthetimechanges.com. “A lot of people want a longer evening to walk their dog and to be able to attend after-school sports and activities,” he said. “That’s what I’ve heard the most — real, personal reasons and the effects on families.”
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Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Afterward, go to lunch at Beau Jo’s Pizza. Dress for the weather, including hat, gloves, winter coat, snow pants, goggles and sunscreen. Bringing a snack is also advised. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress to register.
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drills used by NBA, NCAA and elite high school players, but on their level in this basketball camp hosted by Elevation Basketball Academy. Camps are offered from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29, and Tuesday, Dec. 30, and from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Dec. 31, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress to register.
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included in the Northglenn Recreation Center’s school’s out special trips for ages 11-15. Participants should bring two snacks and a water bottle. Trips last from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and participants should meet at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. For Monday, Dec. 29, spend the day at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. For Tuesday, Dec. 30, try out laser tag, ice skating, bumper cars and more at Family Sports Center. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www. northglenn.org/recxpress to register for programs.
Decorate your outdoor trees with some great food for the birds. The little ones will make ornaments to decorate trees or shrubs and provide food for the birds during the winter. We will talk about what kind of birds they might see in the winter and much more. Workshop is at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30 at Country Fair Garden Center, 17201 W. 64th Ave., Arvada. All ages welcome. Call 303-209-4394 to RSVP and for cost information.
Join in “The Story” and learn about the Bible, which is central to our faith. Through reading “The Story,” we will more easily journey from Genesis to Revelation in 31 weeks. This will help everyone understand God’s story and how their story intersects with the Bible. The Bible-reading campaign begins Sunday, Jan. 4, at Risen Savior Lutheran Church, 3031 W. 144th Ave., Broomfield. Meet at 8, 9:30 or 11 a.m. Sundays.
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Youth ages 11-18 are invited to go mountain tubing from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, at Colorado Adventure Park as part of Colorado Youth Adventures. Participants should meet at
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Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Northglenn Women’s Group meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays. WINGS provides therapist-facilitated, peer-support groups in which survivors are believed, accepted and no longer alone. For more information, call 303-283-8660.
Mama Talk, a support group for moms before and after baby, meets from 10:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays at the Tri-County Health Department, 10190 Bannock St., Suite 100, Northglenn. Call Margaret at 303-255-6214.
5:30-7:30 p.m. at various restaurants in Olde Town Arvada. A $5 fee is collected from each attendee, which is then donated to a local charity at the end of each quarter. The 4th Quarter Charity is the Dan Peak Foundation who assists families in need. http:// danpeakfoundation.webs.com/. For information, call Micki Carwin at 303-997-9098.
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Denver Thyroid Cancer Support Group meets 7-8:30 p.m.
Mondays at Montclair Recreation Center Lowry, 729 Ulster Way. For more information, call 303-388-9948.
An Edgar Cayce study group meets at 1:30 p.m. Mondays
near 80th and Sheridan. Call Bernita at 303-261-7175. The meeting is free.
Grief Recovery A 12-week Grief Share program meets at 6:30 p.m. each Monday at Arvada Covenant Church, 5555 Ward Road. GriefShare meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays at Risen Savior Lutheran Church, 3031 W. 144th Ave., Broomfield. Anyone struggling with the death of a loved one, whether recent or not, is welcome to join. Register at www.rslc.org or call 303-4693521. Jazz Jam with Brad Goode takes place 7-11 p.m. every
Monday at the Stage at Mi Vida Strings, 3698 W. 72nd Ave., Westminster.
La Leche League of Broomfield meets 10 -11 a.m. the second
Monday of the month at Brunner Farm House, 640 Main St.
LifeRing Secular Recovery meets at 6 p.m. Mondays at
Washington Park United Church of Christ, 400 S. Williams St. This is a nonprofit, abstinence-based peer-support group for recovering alcoholics and addicts. For more information, call 303-830-0358 or go to www.unhooked.com.
Open mic Living Water Unity Spiritual Community presents open mic night – celebrate your teen self 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. This program gives teens the opportunity to express their performing art including voice and instrument, acting, poetry, stand-up comedy, mime, etc. Open to all students in sixth to 12th grades. Email bellbottoms809@ gmail.com. Overeaters Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. Mondays at
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Paletteers Art Club meets at 7 p.m. the second Monday of
the month at the Northglenn United Methodist Church, 1605 W. 106th Ave. Meetings are open to artists and art lovers who are age 18 or older. Meet other artists and learn from monthly art demonstrations. Call Pat at 303-451-0017.
Study group Chabad of NW Metro Denver Jewish Center hosts a thought-provoking discussion on the weekly Torah portion. Drawing from the wisdom of the Talmud, Kabbalah and Chassidic Mystical Masters, the study group focuses on the relevance of the bible stories and Torah’s teaching to our modern lives. The class is 7-8 p.m. Mondays at Chabad, 4505 W. 112 Ave., Westminster. Refreshments served. For costs and the topic of the weekly discussion, visit www.COJewish.com/torahstudy or call 303-429-5177. The class is led by Rabbi Benjy Brackman spiritual leader of Chabad of NW Metro Denver. Tuesdays Adams County Genealogical Society Newcomers and experienced genealogists are welcome. We meet at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Hunter Douglas, 1 Hunter Douglas Circle, Thornton (on
the southeast corner of 128th and Washington). A different guest speaker is featured each month. For additional information, www.adamscountygenealogysociety.com.
Adams County Republican Women/Trumpeteers meets
once monthly on alternating Tuesdays and Saturdays for lunch and informative programs at varying restaurants. Guests are very welcome. Call club president Ruth Hillesheim at 303-9499113.
Arvada Sunrise Rotary Club meets 7-8 a.m. Tuesdays at The Arvada Centre For The Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. for a breakfast meeting. Come join us as our guest and learn about our community service projects and what Rotary does in the world to help people. Let Go and Let God AFG Al-Anon meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 12021 Northaven Circle in Thornton. For more information, visit www.al-anon-co.org. Metro North Chamber Leads Tuesday group meets at 11:30
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meets “Noises Off” in the Northglenn Players’ production of “Inspecing Carol,” showing at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday,
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Narcotics Anonymous Group meets at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at 3585 W. 76th Ave. in Westminster. For more information, go online to www.nacolorado.org. New Swing Swing dancing comes to Thornton 8:30-11 p.m. Tuesdays at Taps and Toes Dance Studio, 12720 N. Colorado Blvd. Beginners are welcome; World Champion Lindy Hop dancers Mark Godwin and Shauna Marble, along with other dancers will provide instruction. Cost is $5. For more information, go online to www.markandshaunaswing.com/weekly_dances/. Northglenn AFG Al-Anon meets at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 11385 Grant Drive. For more information, go online to www.al-anon-co.org. Northglenn-Thornton Rotary Club meets at noon Tuesdays at Red Lobster, 1350 W. 104th Ave. in Northglenn. For more information, email NorthglennThorntonRotary@hotmail. com. North Jeffco Republican Women’s Club seeks to educate and activate the community. The group meets every second Tuesday of the month at the 911 Driving School, 9100 100th Ave., Suite B-4, Westminster. Check-in is 6:30 p.m. and the meeting begins at 7 p.m. There is no charge to attend, but RSVP is requested. sjbradley64@gmail.com. North Area Newcomers Social Club, serving the north Jeffco and north Denver Metro area, meets for lunch at 11:30 a.m. every fourth Tuesday of the month at various restaurants in the area. For information, place and reservations, call Patti Bloomquist at 303-264-7369. Through the club, members also can join groups such as book club, garden club, garden club and more. Overeaters Anonymous meets 7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Westminster United Methodist Church, 3585 W. 76th Ave. Contact Laura at 303-428-9293. Rocky Mountain Team Survivor, a health, education and
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women of all abilities who have experienced cancer or are in
treatment, offers weekly free, fun, supportive activities: 10 a.m. Tuesdays at Boulder Creek Walk (meet at Boulder Public Library main entrance): 11-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, yoga at Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Ave.; 6-7 p.m. Thursdays, fitness training, at Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Ave. (entrance on Maxwell Avenue.). Learn more at rockymtnteamsurvivor.org.
Tae kwon do Learn self-defense, get a workout and
increase self-confidence. Two classes available on Tuesdays and Thursdays through the city of Westminster recreation division: peewees (ages 5-8), from 6:30-7:30 p.m., and ages 9 and up, 6:30-8 p.m. Classes at the MAC, 3295 W. 72nd Ave. Call 303-426-4310. Visit www.hupstaekwondo.com and www. ttatkd.com.
Talking Ideas Toastmasters Club meets noon-1 p.m. Tuesdays at 10155 Westmoor Drive, Suite 225, in Westminster. For more information, call Mary Taylor at 303-327-1616. TOPS CO 538, a weight-loss support group, meets Tuesdays at St. Martha’s Episcopal Church, 76th and Bradburn. Weigh-in is 6-6:45 p.m., followed by the meeting. For information, call 303-429-5923. Westminster Optimist Club meets at 7 a.m. Tuesdays at
the Egg & I, 799 Highway 287, Broomfield. For more information, call John Swanborg at 303-466-5631 or email him at jswanborg@comcast.net.
Wednesdays A-NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness-Adams County) meets 7-9 p.m. the last Wednesday of every month at the Community Reach Center, 8931 Huron St., Thornton. Each ANAMI meeting provides participants time for sharing challenges and triumphs, and frequently feature presentations by mentalhealth professionals and educational discussion. Anyone dealing with a mental illness, including family and friends, may benefit from A-NAMI support. For more information, contact (303) 853-3770; s.bain60@gmail.com. Arvada Biz Connection (www.meetup.com/Arvada-Business-Connection/) is an informal networking event that brings together local entrepreneurs. Meetings are Wednesdays from
Arvada Jefferson Kiwanis meets at 7:30 a.m. every Wednesday for a breakfast meeting at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. We invite you to join us for great fellowship, interesting programs, and the satisfaction of serving your community. This Kiwanis organization supports the Arvada Community Food Bank, the school backpack program, Santa House, Ralston House, and many other local organizations. For more information or to attend a meeting, call Brad at 303-431-4697. Arvada Rotary meets 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays at Indian
Tree Golf Club, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd. The club engages in a variety of community service projects, with emphasis on assistance to and support of Arvada’s youth. Visitors are always welcome. For additional information visit www.arvadarotary. org or call Dave Paul at 303-431-9657.
Flatirons View Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of every month at The Depot at Five Parks, 13810 W. 85th Ave. in Arvada. Polish your speaking and presentation skills in a fun, instructional, nurturing environment. For more information visit http://9407.toastmastersclubs.org/. Free meals St. John’s Lutheran Church serves a free com-
munity meal 5:30-7 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month at 11040 Colorado Blvd., Thornton (across from the Thornton Recreation Center). The schedule for 2014 meals is Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19 and Dec. 17. Call 303-457-2476 or email stjohns05@ gmail.com.
Music Teachers Association Suburban Northwest meets
9:30 a.m. to noon the first Wednesday of the month at Community in Christ Church, 12229 W. 80th Ave., Arvada. Meetings are open to the public and include refreshments, business meeting and program featuring music teaching professionals from around the state lecturing on the latest teaching developments.
Northglenn Moose Lodge 2166 hosts men’s meeting nights at 8 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 11449 York St., Northglenn. Call 303-457-3391. Rocky Mountain Submarine Veterans meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at American Legion WilmoreRichter Post 161, 6230 W. 60th Ave. in Arvada. Active duty, reserve, retired, veterans, interested public and their ladies are cordially invited. For more information, go online to www. rockymountainsubvets.com. Toastmasters-Westminster Communicators
meets 12:15-1:15 p.m. every Wednesday at DeVry University, 1870 W. 122nd Ave., Room 134. Toastmasters has helped thousands of people over the years and we can help you. Admission is free. Enter the southeast door to the first room, 134. Call Ray Hamilton at 303-284-4223.
Westminster Rotary 7:10 Club meets 7:10-8:30 a.m. Wednesdays at The Ranch Country Club, 11667 Tejon St., Westminster. For more information, call Angela Habben at 720-947-8080. Women of the Moose Chapter 644 meet at 7:30 p.m. the first
and second Wednesday of each month at 11449 York Street, Northglenn. Call 303-457-3391.
Thursdays Adams County Triad meets 1-2 p.m. the third Thursdays
of the month at 3295 W. 72nd Ave. in Westminster. The Triad is formed of law enforcement officers, senior citizens, fire personnel and senior organizations. Triad volunteers develop and implement crime-prevention and education programs for older adults. Activities address crime from both a pre-victimization (preventive) standpoint and a post-victimization (victim/witness assistance) standpoint. All senior citizens or people who care about senior citizens of Adams County are welcome. Topic changes each month. For more information, contact Jenee Centeno at 303-854-7420. Fridays.
Community Coffee Join Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp on the fourth Thursday of each month to talk about issues that are important to you. Community Coffee will be 7-8 a.m. at La Dolce Vita, Ice Cream Room, 5756 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada; and from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Panera Bread, 10450 Town Center Drive, Westminster. Food pantry Agape Life Church distributes Jefferson County commodity foods from 10-11 a.m. Thursdays, at the church,
Dec. 26-27, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28. Call 303-450-8800.
ART Holiday Boutiques The Art Cottage’s holiday boutiques feature seven Colorado artists whose work includes paintings, hand-painted gifts, pottery, antiques, dolls, jewelry and homemade jams. Boutiques are open noon to 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday through December. The 2nd Saturday Art Walk is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Art Cottage is at 3715 W. 73rd Ave., Westminster. Contact 303-427-5704. EVENTS Volunteer Tax Preparers Denver Asset Building Coalition needs volunteers for its 2015 income-tax preparation season. The coalition provides free tax preparation for eligible households and individuals. Training dates are offered in January. Go to www.denverabc.org to find out more about trainings. Several roles are available, including greeters, screeners, tax assistors, site coordinators and more.
5970 W. 60th Ave. in Arvada. The church provides this service to all Jefferson County residents. If you have questions, call 303-431-6481.
Front Range Toastmasters Club meets 7-9 p.m. every Thursday at the Thornton Civic Center, 9500 Civic Center Drive, Thornton. Develop your prepared and impromptu speaking skills. Guests are encouraged to drop in and participate at their comfort level. For information, contact www.d26toastmasters. org/frontrange/about_us.htm. GriefShare Support Group meets at 9:30 a.m. Thursdays at Mountain View Lutheran Church, 1481 Russell Way. For more information, go online to www.mountainviewlutheran.com. Let’s Find Serenity Al-Anon meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Park Center Office Building Room 104, 3489 W. 72nd Ave. For more information, go online to www.al-anon-co.org. Metro North Chamber Leads Thursday group meets at 8 a.m. Thursdays at the Egg and I, 885 Thornton Parkway in Thornton. For more information, call Jim Johnson at 303-5223608. One Business Connection meets 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays at Barker’s St., 2831 W. 120th Ave. in Westminster. For more information, call Michelle Mathiesen at 303-424-1207 or go online to www.wbncolorado.com. Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group The Denver Branch meets from 3:30-5 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of every month at Christ Church United Methodist, 690 Colorado Blvd., Denver; parking and entrance in the back. For information about the Denver Branch meetings, call Dorothy Miller at 303-814-2112 or email dorthy_miller@hotmail.com. Ralston Creek Sertoma Club meets Thursdays at Panera Bread, 7739 Wadsworth, Arvada. Contact Ron Marquez at 303457-0759 or Ron.Marquez@ddrcco.com. Rocky Mountain Team Survivor, a health, education and fitness program for women of all abilities who have experienced cancer or are in treatment, offers weekly free, fun, supportive activities: 10 a.m. Tuesdays at Boulder Creek Walk (meet at Boulder Public Library main entrance): 11-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, yoga at Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Ave.; 6-7 p.m. Thursdays, fitness training, at Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Ave. (entrance on Maxwell Avenue.). Learn more at rockymtn-teamsurvivor.org. Women’s Business Network meets 7:20-8:35 a.m. Thursdays at the Doubletree Hotel, 8773 Yates Drive in Westminster. For more information, call Michelle Mathiesen at 303-424-1207 or go online to www.wbncolorado.com. Fridays North Suburban Sales Professionals meets 7:30-9 a.m. Fridays at Indian Tree Golf Course, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. This club is for entrepreneurs, small-business owners, independent distributors and professional salespersons for business education, sales training, motivation, fun, food, and fellowship. Ticket price includes parking, breakfast buffet, program and chances to win door prizes and lottery tickets. Newcomers are welcome. Call Laura Nokes Lang at 303-428-9293. Swing Thru’s Square Dance Club meets Fridays at the Victory Grange, 2025 Tower Road in Aurora. Singles, couples and youth are welcome. For more information, call 303-426-8986. Moose Lodge 2166 dinners for members and qualified guests 6-8 p.m. every Friday. For more information, call 303457-3391. Saturdays Adams County Republican Women/Trumpeteers meets once monthly on alternating Tuesdays and Saturdays for lunch and informative programs at varying restaurants. Guests are very welcome. Call club president Ruth Hillesheim at 303-9499113. Colorado Citizens for Peace meets 10:30-11:30 a.m. every Saturday at the intersections of West 52nd and Wadsworth Boulevard to try to bring an end to the wars. Signs will be furnished for those who do not have them. Contact Cindy Lowry at 303-431-1228 or waylonthecat.lowry@yahoo.com. North Suburban Republican Forum meets 9:45-11:15 a.m. the second Saturday of the month at Anythink, Huron St. Community Room, 9417 Huron St. in Thornton. Admission is $3 and includes a continental breakfast. Meet like-minded people and discuss Colorado political issues.
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ments — early learning, elementary, middle and high school — in RMDS and allows students to have their own spaces. All the classrooms in the LEED gold certified building have the desks arranged in halfcircles so the students can see and interact with each other and features monitors and interactive wall spaces to promote communication. “The lighting in the building is very intentional — we use natural lighting as much as possible because it’s much easier on the eyes,” Novotny said. “All our floors have wood underneath the carpeting because it allows people to get students attention through vibrations.” The building was designed with as few corners as possible and plenty of ways to see around them since students can’t hear someone coming. The RMDS school isn’t just for students — the community is invited to the American Sign Language (ASL) classes that will be hosted to teach them how to sign. Students at RMDS are also learning ASL through innovative video techniques. The playground and field areas were all designed with the students in mind, and the community chipped in to pay for the field. “It’s unbelievable to be standing here and see this dream come true,” said Martha Wolcott, RMDS’ first student. “The teachers here pushed me to be my very best and I’m excited to see what happens in the future.” The future is already on the minds of RMDS staff, as they look ahead to new goals. “This is the beginning of a new journey and new opportunities,” Novotny said. “It’s an exciting time for us.”
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establishing native grasses before the weeds take over. “We try not to use chemicals. That’s usually our last approach,” Larsen said. “But we have to use several tools to try and control the weeds.” Larsen said the biggest issue with the trails is the outdated wayfinding system. Signage along the trails is not current or complete. A trail system that is educational and use friendly is Larsen’s goal.
“We need a wayfinding system that will tell people how far the nearest road is and we don’t have that in place right now,” he said. “We need to include modern technology so people can use their smart phones while they’re on the trails.” For Larsen, establishing the 2014 Open Space Stewardship Plan is a vital step to the integrity of the open space and sustaining the opens space for enjoyment of generations to come. He said open space and trails are some of the main reasons people live in Westminster and the plan is more than just management, it’s about establishing a mindset. “We can’t look at open space as a commodity that we own,” he said. “We have to look at it as part of the community we belong to.”
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MOUNTAIN RANGE ON THE MAT Mountain Range wrestlers welcomed Fort Collins High School to a dual team competition Wednesday night at Mountain Range High School in Westminster. The Mustangs, fresh off a 2-2 showing at the Beet Digger Duals tourney in Brush, managed to win several key matches thanks to Timmy Romero, Louis Romero, and Zach Martinez. The Mustangs won the night, 44-31.
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Mountain Range’s Zack Martinez who placed at state, last year defeated Fort Collins sophomore Mitch Wear in the 138 weight class on Wednesday night.
Mountain Range’s 2014 state qualifier Timmy Romero defeated Fort Collins sophomore Cameron Turman in the 126 weight class on Wednesday night.
A win for Westy Drought ends as team enters break By Scott Stocker It was about time. That certainly was the feelings of the Westminster boys basketball team as the Warriors finally came away with a victory. And, last Wednesdays, 66-60, win over home standing Standley Lake will indeed help get the holiday break off to a good start. Westminster’s victory was its first win of the season, thus sending the Warriors into the break with a 1-8 record. But it was a present that Standley Lake would have like to have gone without, as the Gators fell to 1-6. Elijah Paculan and Elijah Martinez each scored a game high 19 points for Westminster. Luke Miller chipped in with 11 and Freddy Gomez with 10 to help the Warriors begin break on a high note. “We were able to open up and our offense to come through,” Paculan said. “Both teams were doing pretty good through
the first three quarters and neither one of us were out of it. We pushed hard and just didn’t want to worry about bad shots or passes.” Westminster trailed, 24-22, at the half, but managed to gain a four point advantage to begin the fourth quarter. The Warriors increased their lead to, 56-42, with 4-minutes, 40-seconds to go with the help of eight points from Paculan. Martinez would also have a good effort, scoring nine points in the quarter. “We fought hard and we were able to work together,” Martinez said. “I think we went out and hustled on every play. I just wanted to be a leader and create opportunities for the team. I was pretty confident that we could play well tonight, and we did.” Jim Jontijo, Westminster’s coach, was high on the way the Warriors were able to finally come through with a victory. “We had three competitive quarters, but we were able to open up in the fourth,” Jontijo said. “And, it was good the way we were able to finish. Martinez had a strong game, but we had a good game by all the boys. This was a good way to come back after our last two games.”
Mountain Range’s Louis Romero who placed 4th at state last year, defeated Fort Collins junior Stephen Ikeler in the 120 weight class on Wednesday night.
WESTMINSTER 66, STANDLEY LAKE 60 Westminster 14 8 19 25 — 66
Elijah Martinez, Aaron Bettis. Fouls: 19. Fouled out: None.
Standley Lake 14 10 13 23 — 60
SL: Kellen Muller 0 1-2 1, Eric Turner 5 7-10 18, Brandon Garcia 1 0-0 2, Jeremy Minnick 5 3-4 16, Brody Hoffman 0 0-2 0, Jaylen Williams 1 2-2 4, Connor Durant 4 4-4 13, John Voss 1 0-1 2, Ben Quinones 2 0-2 2. Totals: 19 17-27 60. Three-point baskets: Minnick 3, Turner, Durant. Fouls: 28. Fouled out: Hoffman, Durant.
W: Brandon Enriquez 1 1-2 3, Elijah Martinez 6 6-9 19, Mike Romero 0 0-1 0, Ronnie Yanker 0 1-2 1, Elijah Paculan 7 0-1 19, Aaron Bettis 1 0-0 3, Luke Miller 5 1-1 11, Freddy Gomez 3 4-8 10. Total: 23 13-24 66. Three-point baskets: Elijah Paculan 5,
Standley Lake was really not out of the game until the last six minutes. Through it all, Eric Turner, Jeremy Minnick and Connor Durant played vital roles for the Gators. “We need to stop making and limit the turnovers,” said Turner, who helped pace the Gators with 18 points. “We need to find the open shots on offense and come on stronger on defense. It was just a tough loss.” Simlar thoughts from Standley Lake coach, Mike Puccio. “We got outworked on the boards and we were only able to shoot 30 percent,” Puccio said. “We could hardly contain their big guy. We had 12 crucial turnovers and we were out rebounded. We shot poorly from the line and it seemed that we were unfocused.” Minnick scored 16 points while Durant
added 13, but neither were enough to help lift Standley Lake to a victory. “We just needed to take better shots and do better on the boards,” Minnick said. “We gave them way too many shots and opportunities to get to the boards. We had some good momentum, but we couldn’t keep it up. We just needed to be more in the game.” Added Durant, “We needed to play better as a team and have better transition. We were making a lot of fouls. The third quarter we were with them, but they were able to get away from us in the fourth. We have a lot to work on.” Westminster does not play again until Jan. 6, when the Warriors travel to play Lincoln in Denver. Standley Lake finished the pre-vacation schedule, hosting Pomona and Columbine, Dec. 19 and 20, respectively.
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Tigers defeat Raptors By Scott Stocker When a basketball team, or any team or individual, are state champions, then they know everyone will be eager to beat the champs. That certainly was the situation last Monday when the Holy Family boys basketball team traveled to Silver State High School in Longmont to take on the Raptors. The Tigers, coached by Pete Villecco, were able to come through with a 61-55 victory, thus improving to 3-2, dropping the Raptors to 2-1, in the non-league game. And, it was a battle from the beginning. Just ask Holy Family’s Luke Golter, a 6-3, senior who led the way with 23 points for the Tigers and was a force underneath, as well, defensively. “We played poorly in the first half and just didn’t do what we’ve been able to do at our best in the past,” Golter said. “In the second half we were able to get the stops and we got back on our game. It’s been kind of a rough start, but I think we’re going to come around. We know our opponents are going to come out strong against us.” Holy Family and Silver Creek were tied, 11-11, after the first period of play. However, Silver Creek was able to outscore the Tigers, 11-2, to establish a 22-13 lead with 2:30 to go in the half. Yet the Tigers were able to battle back a bit and would trail, 2823, at the half. Holy Family kept coming hard, in a game in which both teams used a full court defensive efforts. The Tigers finally managed to tie the score, 41-41, when Joe Golter scored a free throw with :03-seconds left in the period. The Tigers might have been able to gain the lead at that point, but Golter missed his first attempt at the free throw line. Golter’s effort to gain the tie also halted a tough, comeback effort, after Silver State was able to go ahead, 34-28, with 4:48 left in the third. “It seemed that we dug a hole in the beginning and it took a lot of guts to get out of it,” said the youngster, Golter, a 6-0, sophomore. “In the second half we were able to hit the big shots and just got better as the game went on.” Holy Family and Silver Creek would still be tied, 45-45 with 5:37 left in the game. But back-toback baskets by Chris Helbig and Joe Golter, gave the Tigers a 49-45 lead they would not relinquish. With 2:15 left in the game, Luke, would score the last basket from the field for the Tigers and a 55-50 advantage. Silver Creek would close the margin to 55-53, on a three-point basket by Anthony Kasper with 2:01 left. It would be free throws the rest of the way
BATTLING FOR THE REBOUND
WESTMINSTER 66, STANDLEY LAKE 60 WESTMINSTER 14 8 19 25 — 66 STANDLEY LAKE 14 10 13 23 — 60 W: BRANDON Enriquez 1 1-2 3, Elijah Martinez 6 6-9 19, Mike Romero 0 0-1 0, Ronnie Yanker 0 1-2 1, Elijah Paculan 7 0-1 19, Aaron Bettis 1 0-0 3, Luke Miller 5 1-1 11, Freddy Gomez 3 4-8 10. Total: 23 13-24 66. Three-point baskets: Elijah Paculan 5, Elijah Martinez, Aaron Bettis. Fouls: 19. Fouled out: None. SL: KELLEN Muller 0 1-2 1, Eric Turner 5 7-10 18, Brandon Garcia 1 0-0 2, Jeremy Minnick 5 3-4 16, Brody Hoffman 0 0-2 0, Jaylen Williams 1 2-2 4, Connor Durant 4 4-4 13, John Voss 1 0-1 2, Ben Quinones 2 0-2 2. Totals: 19 17-27 60. Three-point baskets: Minnick 3, Turner, Durant. Fouls: 28. Fouled out: Hoffman, Durant.
for Holy Family, four by Helbig, who would finish with 16 points, and one each from Luke Golter and Alex Comeaux. “They got the best of us in the first half,” Helbig said. “But we were able to get our shots down in the second half and stand in on defense. Our key was that we locked down and we were able to stop them from scoring. Our defense was able to come up when we needed it the most.” Only two players, Kasper, with 11 points, and Chris Rapp, with 10, reached double-figures for Silver Creek. And, it was a tough night for Silver Creek coach, Bob Banning, from the sideline. “Holy Family is just one heck of a team,” Banning said. “As a state champion, we knew that we were going to have our hands full. They will be tough in 4A with their solid defense and their players who can go out and score. “I felt that both teams played hard,” continued Banning. “We were getting outside shot opportunities, but they really shot well at the line. We only have two players back from last year’s varsity, Hartman and Jackson Engles. I’m just proud of the way our kids played against them.” Holy Family defeated Colorado Academy, 5352, to win the Class 3A state championship and finish the 2013-2014 season with a 25-2 record. One might look at last year’s title as a step upward for Holy Family as this year the Tigers find themselves in a new classification and a new league. It’s on to competition in the 4A, Tri Valley League where the Tigers have joined Berthoud, Erie, Frederick, Mead, Roosevelt, Skyline and Windsor.
Arvada West’s Kiera Rogers and Legacy’s Jackie Matthews battle for a rebound in the Dec. 15 game of the Prairie View Hoopsfest Tournament where the Lightning had a decisive 65-32 win over the Wildcats Photo by Pam Wagner
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ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) Your love of the holidays creates a special bond between you and the people in your life. Use this as a way of building stronger relationships that will carry over well beyond this time. TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) A new approach could go a long way toward resolving a painful estrangement, especially at this holiday time. And since your aspects favor friendship this week, why not go ahead and try it? GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) Your positives continue to dominate, and any negative factors that squeeze in can be dealt with easily. The secret is to tackle them at once and not allow them to benefit by your neglect.
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CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) Good news: A colleague’s remarks could help you move toward ultimately resolving that persistent workplace situation. Meanwhile, enjoy the holidays with loved ones. LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) No one reflects the bright holiday more than all you Leos and Leonas who love the shimmer and glimmer of the season. P.S.: There just might be a very special something from Santa. VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) Celebrate the holidays by being more receptive to new experiences. Overriding the Virgo reluctance to try new things could be the best gift you’ve given yourself in a long while. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) Good news about a loved one makes the holidays even more festive. Expect some unexpected gifts, so be prepared with a few nicely wrapped packages of goodies to offer in return. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) The holiday season provides an opportunity to meet new people, some of whom you might even consider “worthy” enough to join the Scorpio’s select group of friends. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) You always bring your own wonderful sparkle and light to the holidays, and don’t be surprised if this year someone special reaches out to respond to your warmth in kind. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) Togetherness is the dominant theme for the Goat’s holiday celebrations this year. That means reaching out to bring everyone you care for into your very own special circle of light. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) A reminder of a very special moment from the past makes the holidays more memorable for the romantic Aquarian. New friendships hold the promise of a romantic future as well. PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) Getting into the swim of things for all you party-loving Pisceans is easy enough this holiday season. And, of course, you can expect to impress people wherever you go. BORN THIS WEEK: Your dedication brings you the success you strive for, and your generosity impels you to reach out and help others on their way up. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
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canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com A properly installed car or booster seat can cut your child’s risk for injury or death in half, but according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (http://1. usa.gov/1swXMEp), three out of four seats are installed wrong. To help ensure child safety, the Arvada Fire Protection District is offering free, car and booster seat instruction 24 hours a day, seven days a week. “We’re not an installation service, we’re an education service,” said Deanna Harrington, a life safety educator with the district. “We want parents to feel confident and capable to use the seat correctly.” The program, which is available to all parents or guardians of small children, educates individuals about proper ways to ensure child safety while riding in vehicles. Safety technicians are available at all eight stations, and will tailor instruction to each appointment. Approximately an hour long, the lesson teaches parents how to properly use their car or booster seats, how to install them in their vehicle and how to ensure maximum vehicle safety for their child(ren). “That’s my main goal, is to make sure that these parents leave here feeling comfortable, knowing how to put their car seat in, knowing how to put their child in the car seat and knowing they could teach somebody else in the family if they needed to,” said Stephen Johnson, a child passenger safety technician and firefighter within the district. According to Colorado’s Child Passenger Safety Law, all children 13 years old and under should sit in the back seat, and be placed in a car or booster seat until they reach the seat’s upper weight and height limits and pass the five point seat belt test. “Every time you graduate up to a different car seat, you’re loosing some safety,” Harrington said. “We try to educate parents to best practice rather than the law, which is just the minimum.” Using a five-point harness car seat or a booster seat can help reduce the distance a person travels in the case of a collision, drastically reducing their risk of serious injury or fatality. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) (http://1.usa.gov/1aEIxQK), the proper use of a car or booster seat for infants under one year can reduce the risk for serious injury and death by 71 percent, by 54 percent in toddlers under four and 45 percent in children up to age eight. “Best practice is leave your child rear facing as long as possible,” Johnson said. “Each car seat has maximums for it, whether it’s age, weight or height, and you want to exceed those.” Annually, the protection district serves around 500 individuals and families through this program, something, Johnson said, they’d like to see increase. “Put a bug in our ear — that’s what we’re here for, children’s safety all the time,” he said. “I think it’s an underused service that the public doesn’t know or utilize.” No appointment is required, instruction is free and available at all eight Arvada fire stations. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, stop by a station or contact the district at 303-424-3012.
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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.
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.
The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 12, BLOCK 27, SUNSET RIDGE, THIRD FILING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201474928 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 22, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records. Original Grantor(s) ETHEL M. SCOTT Original Beneficiary(ies) FINANCIAL FREEDOM SENIOR FUNDING CORPORATION, A SUBSIDIARY OF INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt ONEWEST BANK N.A. Date of Deed of Trust June 30, 2005 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 14, 2010 Recording Information (Reception Number) 2010000046587 Original Principal Amount $285,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $116,605.41 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. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 32, BLOCK I5, FAIRVIEW SECOND FILING, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO ***DEED OF TRUST ORIGINALLY RECORDED ERRONEOUSLY IN DENVER COUNTY ON 7/29/2005 AT RECEPTION #2005126606. Also known by street and number as: 7651 ELMWOOD LN., DENVER, CO 80221. 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 AM on Wednesday, 01/21/2015, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 11/27/2014 Last Publication 12/25/2014 Name of Publication Westminster Window IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 09/22/2014 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Courtney E. Wright #45482 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., #400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 14-003148
***Deed of Trust was first erroneously recorded in Denver County on September 15, 2006 at Reception No. 2006148565
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Also known by street and number as: 9265 Newton St., Westminster, CO 80031. 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 AM on Wednesday, 01/21/2015, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 11/27/2014 Last Publication 12/25/2014 Name of Publication Westminster Window IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 09/22/2014 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Scott D. Toebben #19011 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 216 16th Street, Ste 1210, DENVER, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710 Attorney File # 14CO00034-1 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201474943 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 29, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records. Original Grantor(s) Wyatt R Bumford Original Beneficiary(ies) First Franklin Financial Corp., subsidiary of National City Bank of Indiana Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CITIBANK, N.A., as Successor Trustee to US Bank, National Association as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement Dated as of July 1, 2007 MASTR Adjustable Rate Mortgages Trust 2007HF2 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-HF2 Date of Deed of Trust September 30, 2004 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 08, 2004 Recording Information (Reception Number) 20041008001012940 Original Principal Amount $152,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $142,228.31 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.
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.
The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 28, BLOCK 24, SHERRELWOOD ESTATES, FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201474929
Also known by street and number as: 641 Drake St, Denver, CO 80221.
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 22, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records. Original Grantor(s) James E Bybee Jr. Original Beneficiary(ies) U.S. Bank National Association ND Current Holder of Evidence of Debt US Bank National Association as Successor by merger to U.S. Bank National Association ND Date of Deed of Trust August 25, 2006 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 11, 2013 Recording Information (Reception Number) 2013000020847 Original Principal Amount $218,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $193,401.04 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 12, BLOCK 27, SUNSET RIDGE, THIRD FILING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. ***Deed of Trust was first erroneously recorded in Denver County on September 15, 2006 at Reception No. 2006148565 Also known by street and number as: 9265 Newton St., Westminster, CO 80031.
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 AM on Wednesday, 01/28/2015, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 12/4/2014 Last Publication 1/1/2015 Name of Publication Westminster Window IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 09/29/2014 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: David A. Shore #19973 Hellerstein and Shore PC 5347 S. Valentia Way, Suite 100, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303) 573-1080 Attorney File # 13-00712SH 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.
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: David A. Shore #19973 Hellerstein and Shore PC 5347 S. Valentia Way, Suite 100, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303) 573-1080 Attorney File # 13-00712SH
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The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201474950 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 29, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records. Original Grantor(s) Mark T Wolz and Ann Margaret Wolz Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Liberty Financial Services, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Central Mortgage Company Date of Deed of Trust April 29, 2008 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 04, 2008 Recording Information (Reception Number) 2008000071129 Original Principal Amount $408,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $403,366.69 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
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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.
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DATE: 09/29/2014 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee
The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 5, BLOCK 3, SHERRELWOOD ESTATES, FILING NO. 9, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Also known by street and number as: 8264 Elati St., Denver, CO 80221.
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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 AM on Wednesday, 02/04/2015, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 12/11/2014 Last Publication 1/8/2015 Name of Publication Westminster Window IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 10/02/2014 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: Lot 12, Block 1, First Replat for Legacy Ridge Filing No. 2, County of Adams, State of Co1ordo.
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.
***Loan Modification Agreement Recorded April 15, 2011 at Reception Number 2011000024276
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201474971
Also known by street and number as: 3402 W 109th Cir, Westminster, CO 80031.
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
On October 2, 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 Adams records.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 01/28/2015, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 12/4/2014 Last Publication 1/1/2015 Name of Publication Westminster Window IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 09/29/2014 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Scott D. Toebben #19011 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 216 16th Street, Ste 1210, DENVER, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710 Attorney File # 14CO00535-1 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201474958 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 2, 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 Adams records. Original Grantor(s) Eric Lash Original Beneficiary(ies) Colorado United Credit Union Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Premier Members Federal Credit Union Date of Deed of Trust May 09, 2005 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 25, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number) 20050525000558240 Original Principal Amount $182,150.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $166,622.39 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 5, BLOCK 3, SHERRELWOOD ESTATES, FILING NO. 9, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 8264 Elati St., Denver, CO 80221. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE
December 25, 2014
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 8, BLOCK 9, SHAW HEIGHTS NINTH FILING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
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 PO BOX 298, 514 Kimbark Street, Longmont, CO 805020298 (303) 772-6666 Attorney File # 74958
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.
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.
Outstanding Principal Balance
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Original Grantor(s) Terry R Ruckstuhl and Sheilla D Ruckstuhl Original Beneficiary(ies) Chase Bank USA, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust July 25, 2006 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 21, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number) 2006001003013 Original Principal Amount $146,250.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $138,939.50 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 6, BLOCK 2, MOR RIDGE SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 3411 Mowry Pl, Westminster, CO 80031. 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 AM on Wednesday, 02/04/2015, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 12/11/2014 Last Publication 1/8/2015 Name of Publication Westminster Window IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 10/02/2014 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Erin Robson #46557 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 150, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-14-633638-JS The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201474977 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 6, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in
Also known by street and number as: 8581 Wagner Drive, Westminster, CO 80031. COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION To advertise CRS §38-38-103 your public notices call 303-566-4100 THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201474977 IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt On October 6, 2014, the undersigned secured by the Deed of Trust, described Public Trustee caused the Notice of Elecherein, has filed Notice of Election and tion and Demand relating to the Deed of Demand for sale as provided by law and Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records. in said Deed of Trust.
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Original Grantor(s) Bethany Dawn Connolly Original Beneficiary(ies) Argent Mortgage Company, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR, ARGENT SECURITIES, INC. ASSETBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-WI, UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED FEBRUARY 1, 2004. Date of Deed of Trust December 19, 2003 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 30, 2003 Recording Information (Reception Number) C1258682 Original Principal Amount $144,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $125,857.82
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 02/04/2015, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, 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.
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 15, BLOCK 5, SHERRELWOOD ESTATES FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7859 Mona Ct, Denver, CO 80221. 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 AM on Wednesday, 02/04/2015, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 12/11/2014 Last Publication 1/8/2015 Name of Publication Westminster Window IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 10/06/2014 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: David A. Shore #19973 Hellerstein and Shore PC 5347 S. Valentia Way, Suite 100, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303) 573-1080 Attorney File # 14-00354SH 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. COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201474978 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 6, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records. Original Grantor(s) Jason B Keefover and Tim W Keefover and Cynthia J Keefover Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. As Nominee For MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO, LLC, COLORADO, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Bank Of America, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust May 31, 2007 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 04, 2007 Recording Information (Reception Number) 2007000054088 Re-Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 19, 2007 Re-Recording Information (Reception Number) 2007000059358 Original Principal Amount $167,373.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $170,377.50 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 8, BLOCK 9, SHAW HEIGHTS NINTH FILING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 8581 Wagner Drive, Westminster, CO 80031. 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
First Publication 12/11/2014 Last Publication 1/8/2015 Name of Publication Westminster Window IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 10/06/2014 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Erin Robson #46557 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 150, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-14-635478-JS The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201474981 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 6, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records. Original Grantor(s) Stephen Ray Lynch Sr and Linda Ann Lynch Original Beneficiary(ies) Option One Mortgage Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-HL1, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-HL1 Date of Deed of Trust November 09, 2006 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 16, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number) 2006001001522 Original Principal Amount $185,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $197,165.45 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 25, BLOCK 3A, SKYLINE VISTA FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO ***Per Loan Modification Agreement effective September 1, 2011 Also known by street and number as: 2970 W 73rd Ave, Westminster, CO 80030-5000. 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 AM on Wednesday, 02/04/2015, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 12/11/2014 Last Publication 1/8/2015 Name of Publication Westminster Window IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 10/06/2014 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lisa Cancanon #42043 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 Attorney File # 4500.100535.F01 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. COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201474999 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 16, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Elec-
December 25, 2014 COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201474999
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To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 16, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records. Original Grantor(s) Patricia D. Schroud Original Beneficiary(ies) GreenPoint Mortgage Funding, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Green Tree Servicing LLC Date of Deed of Trust April 24, 2006 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 03, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number) 20060503000449540 Original Principal Amount $162,400.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $158,163.99 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: Lot 7, Block 8, Westminster Hills Filing No. Three, County of Adams, State of Colorado. Also known by street and number as: 8168 Raleigh St., Westminster, CO 80031. 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 AM on Wednesday, 02/18/2015, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 12/25/2014 Last Publication 1/22/2015 Name of Publication Westminster Window IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 10/16/2014 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: K. Alexandra Cavin #46777 Silverman & Borenstein, PLLC 13111 E. Briarwood Ave., Ste 340, Centennial, CO 80112 (303) 768-0200 Attorney File # 14-00036 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. COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201475018 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 16, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records. Original Grantor(s) Eric Chicoine Original Beneficiary(ies) U.S. Bank National Association ND Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. Bank National Association as Successor by Merger of U.S. Bank National Association ND Date of Deed of Trust May 25, 2006 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 30, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number) 20060530000550990 Original Principal Amount $135,920.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $122,919.02 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: THE NORTH 2/5 OF LOT 34 AND ALL OF LOTS 35 THROUGH 40, ALL IN BLOCK 13, BERKELEY GARDENS, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 5353 Osceola St, Denver, CO 80212. 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 AM on Wednesday, 02/18/2015, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 12/25/2014 Last Publication 1/22/2015 Name of Publication
Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 30, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number) 20060530000550990 Original Principal Amount $135,920.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $122,919.02
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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: THE NORTH 2/5 OF LOT 34 AND ALL OF LOTS 35 THROUGH 40, ALL IN BLOCK 13, BERKELEY GARDENS, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 5353 Osceola St, Denver, CO 80212. 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 AM on Wednesday, 02/18/2015, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 12/25/2014 Last Publication 1/22/2015 Name of Publication Westminster Window IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 10/16/2014 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Torben M. Welch #34282 Messner Reeves LLP 1430 Wynkoop Street, Suite 300, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 623-1800 Attorney File # 7328.0177 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.
Wednesday, 02/18/2015, at 4430 S. 23Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000,
Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE RESTART - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-109(2)(b)(II) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201474370 Republished to restart foreclosure stayed by bankruptcy and reset sale date. To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 16, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records. Original Grantor(s) Jared L. Gipe Original Beneficiary(ies) American Fidelity, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Caliber Home Loans, Inc. Date of Deed of Trust December 17, 2003 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 15, 2004 Recording Information (Reception Number) C1266300 Original Principal Amount $125,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $108,596.43 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 4, BLOCK 1, SCAVALENTI SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 2360 West 57th Avenue, Denver, CO 80221. 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.
Brighton CO 80601-8217, 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.
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First Publication 12/25/2014 Last Publication 1/22/2015 Name of Publication Westminster Window IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 10/16/2014 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Karen J. Radakovich #11649 Frascona Joiner Goodman & Greenstein, PC 4750 TABLE MESA DRIVE, BOULDER, CO 80305-5575 (303) 4943000 Attorney File # 7225-250 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.
Notice To Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Richard Carl Kilpatrick, aka Richard C. Kilpatrick, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30696 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before April 30, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred. Franklin Dean Bargas Personal Representative 680 Williams Street Douglas, Wyoming 82633 Legal Notice No: 00480 First Publication: December 25, 2014 Last Publication: January 8, 2015 Publisher: Westminster Window PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of R. C. Syring, aka Harold Ralph Charles Syring, Deceased Case Number: 14PR30662
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given present them to the Personal Representthat I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on ative or to the District Court of Adams Wednesday, 02/18/2015, at 4430 S. County, Colorado on or before Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, April 13, 2015 or the claims may be Brighton CO 80601-8217, sell to the forever barred. highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Mary Catherine Ritchey Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns Personal Representative therein, for the purpose of paying the in- 14031 Sable Boulevard debtedness provided in said Evidence of Brighton. Colorado 80601-7221 Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and Legal Notice No: 00465 other items allowed by law, and will issue First Publication: December 11, 2014 to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, Last Publication: December 25, 2014 Publisher: Westminster Window all as provided by law. First Publication 12/25/2014 Last Publication 1/22/2015 Name of Publication Westminster Window IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 10/16/2014 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Karen J. Radakovich #11649 Frascona Joiner Goodman & Greenstein, PC 4750 TABLE MESA DRIVE, BOULDER, CO 80305-5575 (303) 4943000 Attorney File # 7225-250 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 NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of RICHARD D. PFEIFER, a/k/a RICHARD PFEIFER, a/k/a RICHARD DUANE PFEIFER, a/k/a RICH D. PFEIFER, a/k/a RICH PFEIFER, Deceased Case Number: 2014PR30688 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before April 17, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred. Paul McQuade Personal Representative c/o Law Office of Julia Griffith McVey, PC 12600 W. Colfax Ave Ste C 400 Lakewood, CO 80215 Legal Notice No: 00467 First Publication: December 11, 2014 Last Publication: December 25, 2014 Publisher: Westminster Window
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Hyland Hills Park and Recreation District, 8801 N. Pecos Street, Federal Heights, Co. 80260 is seeking bidders for earthwork grading including topsoil stripping, export placement and compaction, replacing topsoil on filled areas and partially filling small on-site lake with concrete chunks broken to specification at the Clear Creek Valley Park project located in southwest Adams County. Bidders must have been in the general contracting business for a minimum of five years and have experience with municipal projects in the State of Colorado. Successful bidders must be capable of submitting a performance and payment bond for 50% of the contracted amount. An on-site bidder’s meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 22, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. at 58th Way and Tennyson Street (5902 Tennyson Street). Sealed bids are due on January 13, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. at Hyland Hills Administration Building located at 8801 N. Pecos Street, Federal Heights, CO 80260. Bid specifications and plans are available from tfairley@kiowaengineering.com on Friday, December 19, 2015. For additional information or questions contact Terry R. Barnhart, District Planner at 303-650-7609 or tbarnhart@hylandhills.org. Legal Notice No.: 00478 First Publication: December 18, 2014 Last Publication: December 25, 2014 Publisher: Westminster Window
partially filling small on-site lake with concrete chunks broken to specification at the Clear Creek Valley Park project located in southwest Adams County. Bidders must have been in the general contracting business for a minimum of five years and have experience with municipal projects in the State of Colorado.
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Successful bidders must be capable of submitting a performance and payment bond for 50% of the contracted amount. An on-site bidder’s meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 22, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. at 58th Way and Tennyson Street (5902 Tennyson Street). Sealed bids are due on January 13, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. at Hyland Hills Administration Building located at 8801 N. Pecos Street, Federal Heights, CO 80260. Bid specifications and plans are available from tfairley@kiowaengineering.com on Friday, December 19, 2015. For additional information or questions contact Terry R. Barnhart, District Planner at 303-650-7609 or tbarnhart@hylandhills.org. Legal Notice No.: 00478 First Publication: December 18, 2014 Last Publication: December 25, 2014 Publisher: Westminster Window PUBLIC NOTICE CRESTVIEW WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT NOTICE OF CONTRACT SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that on or after December 30, 2014 at the office of Crestview Water and Sanitation District (District), 7145 Mariposa Street, Denver, Colorado 80221, Adams County, final settlement will be made by the District with Insituform Technologies, LLC for work performed on the 2014 Sewer Main Rehabilitation Project. Any person or corporation that has furnished labor, material or other supplies used by such Contractor or his subcontractors for this project, whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractor or any subcontractor may file with the District a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on accounts of such claim. All such claims shall be filed with the District by December 29, 2014, PO Box 21299, Denver, Colorado 80221. Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve the District from any and all liability for such claim. Crestview Water and Sanitation District P O Box 21299 Denver, Colorado 80221 (303) 429-1881 By Mitchell T Terry District Manager Legal Notice No.: 00485 First Publication: December 25, 2014 Last Publication: December 25, 2014 Publisher: Westminster Window Public Notice CRESTVIEW WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT NOTICE OF CONTRACT SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that on or after December 30, 2014 at the office of Crestview Water and Sanitation District (District), 7145 Mariposa Street, Denver, Colorado 80221, Adams County, final settlement will be made by the District with Duran Excavating, Inc. for work performed on the 2014 Water Main Replacement Project, Bid Schedule A & B. Any person or corporation that has furnished labor, material or other supplies used by such Contractor or his subcontractors for this project, whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractor or any subcontractor may file with the District a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on accounts of such claim. All such claims shall be filed with the District by December 29, 2014 PO Box 21299, Denver, Colorado 80221. Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve the District from any and all liability for such claim. Crestview Water and Sanitation District P O Box 21299 Denver, Colorado 80221 (303) 429-1881 By Mitchell T Terry District Manager Legal Notice No.: 00486 First Publication: December 25, 2014 Last Publication: December 25, 2014 Publisher: Westminster Window PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Doris D. Engstrom, aka Doris B. Engstrom, aka Doris Engstrom, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 031102 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 13, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred. Kaye C. Engstrom Personal Representative 1006 E. Kentucky Street Louisville, KY 40204 Legal Notice No: 00464 First Publication: December 11, 2014 Last Publication: December 25, 2014 Publisher: Westminster Window Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – CITY COUNCIL Notice is hereby given to all interested property owners that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of the City of Westminster on January 26, 2015, at 7 p.m. at the Westminster City Hall at 4800 West 92nd Avenue in Westminster, Colorado. The purpose of this public hearing is to consider the following: - Annexation of 6.5 acres of land; - Amendment of the City of Westminster Comprehensive Land Use Plan to show this site with an R-2.5 land use designation; - Zone the property from Adams County R-1A to Planned Unit Development in the City of Westminster, and; - The Moorings Preliminary Development Plan/Official Development Plan. Open space uses and 8 single family detached residential units are proposed. Improvements to 68th Avenue are proposed. Dedication of land for public use is also proposed. Copies of all application materials and the proposed plans submitted by the applicant, as well as all informational material submitted by others, that will be considered by the Planning Commission at this hearing are available for inspection by contacting the Westminster Planning Division at 303.658.2092. Mac Cummins, Planning Manager RESOLUTION RESOLUTION NO. SERIES OF 2014 INTRODUCED BY COUNCILLORS A RESOLUTION FINDING SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE OF A PETITION FOR ANNEXATION FOR APPROXIMATELY 6.5 ACRES OF LAND IN SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO, ALSO KNOWN
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Notice is hereby given to all interested property owners that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of the City of Westminster on January 26, 2015, at 7 p.m. at the Westminster City Hall at 4800 West 92nd Avenue in Westminster, Colorado. The purpose of this public hearing is to consider the following: - Annexation of 6.5 acres of land; - Amendment of the City of Westminster Comprehensive Land Use Plan to show this site with an R-2.5 land use designation; - Zone the property from Adams County R-1A to Planned Unit Development in the City of Westminster, and; - The Moorings Preliminary Development Plan/Official Development Plan. Open space uses and 8 single family detached residential units are proposed. Improvements to 68th Avenue are proposed. Dedication of land for public use is also proposed. Copies of all application materials and the proposed plans submitted by the applicant, as well as all informational material submitted by others, that will be considered by the Planning Commission at this hearing are available for inspection by contacting the Westminster Planning Division at 303.658.2092. Mac Cummins, Planning Manager RESOLUTION RESOLUTION NO. SERIES OF 2014 INTRODUCED BY COUNCILLORS A RESOLUTION FINDING SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE OF A PETITION FOR ANNEXATION FOR APPROXIMATELY 6.5 ACRES OF LAND IN SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO, ALSO KNOWN AS THE MOORINGS PROPERTY. WHEREAS, there has been filed with the City Clerk of the City of Westminster, a petition for the annexation of the land described on Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, to the City of Westminster; and WHEREAS, the City Council has been advised by the City Staff that the petition submitted by George Kast and accompanying map are in substantial compliance with Sections 31-12-107 (1), Colorado Revised Statutes, as amended; NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that by City Council of the City of Westminster that: 1. City Council finds the said petition and annexation map to be in substantial compliance with the requirements of Section 31-12-107 (1), C.R.S. 2. City Council hereby establishes January 26, 2015, 7:00 PM at the Westminster City Council Chambers, 4800 West 92nd Avenue, for the annexation hearing required by C.R.S. Section 31-12-108 (1). 3. City Council hereby orders the City Clerk to give notice of the annexation hearing in accordance with Section 31-12108 (2), C.R.S. Passed and adopted this 22nd day of December, 2014. ATTEST: City Clerk Mayor APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM: City Attorney’s Office EXHIBIT A THE MOORINGS ON HIDDEN LAKE ANNEXATION LEGAL DESCRIPTION A TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE 6HTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. SAID TRACT OF LAND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS. BEGINNING AT THE CENTER 1/4 CORNER SAID SECTION 6; THENCE N89°31'25"E ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4, 988.53 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE LOT 1, EAST BAY SENIOR HOUSING-FILING NO. 1 AS RECORDED AT FILE 17, MAP 427; THENCE ALONG THE WESTERLY AND SOUTHERLY LINE SAID LOT 1 THE FOLLOWING FIVE (5) COURSES: 1) THENCE S00°28'34"E, 36.87 FEET; 2) THENCE N89°31'25"E, 321.00 FEET; 3) THENCE S10°13'46"E, 11.51 FEET; 4) THENCE S55°48'46"E, 34.00 FEET; 5) THENCE S84°23'46"E, 42.00 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER SAID LOT 1, WHICH POINT IS ALSO ON THE WESTERLY LINE LOT 2, SAID EAST BAY SENIOR HOUSING-FILING NO. 1; THENCE ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 2 AND SAID WESTERLY LINE EXTENDED S00°28’34”E, 144.55 FEET; THENCE S89°31’25”W, 1386.02 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE SAID SOUTHEAST ¼ SECTION 6; THENCE N00°47’57”E ALONG SAID WEST LINE SOUTHEAST ¼, 216.60 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; SAID TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING 6.5006 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. PREPARED BY: DANNY R. MERTZ COLO. PLS NO. 30831 Legal Notice No.: 00481 First Publication: December 25, 2014 Last Publication: January 22, 2015 Publisher: Westminster Window
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