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Mysterious Oswald screen test is the ‘reel’ thing, but will anyone take the credit?
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Three men face charges for school break-in Vandalism caused at least tens of thousands in damages
By Peter Jones Formal charges were to be filed this week against three men suspected of vandalizing the new Englewood High School campus in the early morning of Jan. 12. Michael Alan Trickel, 23, Anthony Ryan Meany, 25, and Chad David Delgadillo, 28, were arrested Jan. 17 in connection to last week’s burglary, arson and criminal mischief at the $45 million campus. The three were taken to the Arapahoe County jail and were awaiting formal charges at press time. The arrests came after police
Michael Trickel
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released surveillance from the crime, which caused damage estimated to be at least in the tens of thousands of dollars. Trickel and Meany have criminal records. Englewood Police Investigator Kevin Sage says the three men
Chad Delgadillo
who entered the school smashed several school windows, damaged property in the computer lab and started multiple fires in the band room. The sprinkler system put out the fires, but some rooms, including an orchestra pit, were flooded.
Englewood firefighters were the first responders to the scene due to the fire-alarm activation and contacted police after broken glass was discovered. The three suspects are believed to have entered the campus from the south side of the old high school and caused damage there before making their way to the new areas of the campus. Once inside, the vandals caused extensive damage by destroying property and starting fires. Classes for EHS and Englewood Leadership Academy, which also uses the building, were cancelled on Jan. 13, but resumed the following day. Englewood Middle School is slated to begin using the campus by the end of the year.
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t’s the window that a Louisiana sniper with a Chicagobought Italian rifle killed a president of the United States – a man from Massachusetts.” That may sound like some cheesy intro to a half-baked docudrama about the assassination of President Kennedy – and that is what it would have been if an Englewood oilman and a Colorado Springs filmmaker had gotten their way. At least, that is one theory emerging from the labyrinth surrounding an odd screenplay titled Countdown in Dallas and a recently rediscovered 1965 screen test of Marina Oswald, the widow of the accused Kennedy assassin who had reportedly been slotted to play herself in the ill-fated movie. The would-be film’s backstory could, itself, be the stuff of BHollywood fiction. The web of mystery and bad taste – replete with a cast of colorful real-life characters and bizarre unconfirmed factoids – raises more questions than answers and might even rival the JFK assassination in its enigmatic intrigue. Too bad the movie was never made – though the strange story behind Countdown in Dallas would most likely be infinitely more watchable. “I’m thinking this would be such a great comedy and it’s all true,” said Robert David, a sometime filmmaker whose Englewood-based CinemaLab has preserved what is believed to be the only copy of the forgotten Marina Oswald screen test.
The twisting – if not twisted – plot behind the movie project travels from Englewood to Colorado Springs to Dallas – and, oddly enough, back to Englewood again some 50 years later. Retired 85-year-old soundman Horace Dyer of Woodland Park went to Dallas to work on the project in 1967 and was present for the Oswald screen test in Colorado Springs two years earlier. “I didn’t think it was a crazy idea at all,” he said. “I thought it was going to happen.”
The Colorado connection
What a difference a half century makes. Like a lot of deteriorated nitrate films, the only known footage associated with Countdown in Dallas could have been lost to history. Except for brief moments when the mystery film can was passed around as a novelty among friends in Colorado, the footage sat dormant, literally gathering dust. But in 2008 as the 50th anniversary of the Kennedy assassination approached, Denver marketing maven Gail Harvey finally walked into CinemaLab. The full-service laboratory, a virtual museum on film preservation, is tucked away in an industrial area of north Englewood. Harvey had gotten the can from the late restaurateur Leo Goto, who had received it from a friend as a souvenir some years earlier after the closing of the Alexander Film Company in Colorado Springs, where the screen test was made. The can landed on the desk of Robert David, CinemaLab’s vice president. Over the years, the cinematic sleuth had preserved
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a wide range of movies and gotten to the bottom of mysteries about everything from lost silent treasures to a strange Nazi parade film inexplicably discovered in a Centennial man’s basement. But even the wellversed David did not know what to make of an apparent screen test by a principal figure in the sordid lore of the Kennedy assassination. “We hung onto it for a while. We didn’t know if it was real,” he said. When Web searches proved fruitless, David sent his intern on the trail of the assassins … err, filmmakers. The intern set up a fictitious screen name and began posting on blogs and assassination-oriented websites, asking questions about a rumored Oswald movie, never letting on that a screen test had been discovIn a photo purportedly taken ered. “We sent email to the by Marina, Lee Harvey Oswald holds the rifle that an Library of Congress, the Englewood oilman later tried to purchase. The failed deal with Marina Courtesy photo National Archives, the may have led to the ill-fated Countdown in Dallas movie. Kennedy Presidential Library and the Sixth recently opened a treasure trove branch of Fair Play for Cuba, Floor Museum,” David recalled. of items related to the 1963 assas- but David believes the roots of “Surprisingly, the people we sent sination. Among them were Lee Countdown in Dallas can be tied it to did the research and said Harvey Oswald’s clothing and a to John King, an Englewoodthey’d never heard of anything leather gun holster once used by based oilman and avid gun collike that. So we set it aside. But Oswald’s assassin Jack Ruby. lector who in 1965 reportedly then, I started to look at Marina’s Most curious, perhaps, was an paid Marina Oswald $10,000 in historical images – and I thought, apparent movie contract signed hopes of eventually securing her I think this woman in the film is by then-District Attorney Henry husband’s rifle. her.” “It gets a little murky, but Wade, the late prosecutor who Not that the screen test was secured Ruby’s guilty verdict and somehow that deal allowed Robanything America’s most infa- coincidently went on to notoriety ert Larsen to connect with Mamous widow would have clam- as the “Wade” in the historic Roe rina,” David said. ored to take credit for. (The re- vs. Wade U.S. Supreme Court deAlthough the federal governmarried Marina Oswald Porter, cision that legalized abortion. ment got its hands on the rifle bewho still lives in the Dallas area, Along the way, Wade had fore King got a chance, Mrs. Osdid not return The Villager’s re- quietly inked a deal with Rob- wald did come to Alexander Film peated requests for comment.) ert Larsen, a Colorado Springs- Company in Colorado Springs in David describes Oswald’s act- based filmmaker, whose claims July 1965. At the time, not even ing as, well, terrible, much like to “fame” had included indus- the crew had any idea why the the cliché-ridden dialogue she trial films, a car commercial and widow of JFK’s alleged assassin utters while clumsily interacting 1958’s The Narcotic Story, a was shooting a love scene in their with an unidentified leading man. campy anti-drug vehicle starring midst. The best guess of sound“It’s ‘Dah-ling, dah-ling, why real-life policemen playing drug man Horace Dyer was the simple don’t you marry me?’ ‘Oh, dah- dealers and long-in-the-tooth fact that the 24-year-old Russianling, you know why I can’t.’ It’s teenagers. born beauty was easy on the eyes. stuff like that. It’s generic,” Da“She was a very attractive “This is where the story gets vid said. “It has nothing to do weird,” David said. woman,” he recalled. “I didn’t with Dallas.” talk to her. I never did talk to David was almost ready to Contract on good cast. I didn’t feel it was my place. close the case, but then he read taste If I would have, I would have a news report that said the DalDetails on the movie project said, ‘What did you see in Lee las District Attorney’s Office had are as muddled as a New Orleans Harvey Oswald?’ She was a very
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Marina, holding daughter June Lee, and Lee Harvey Oswald in 1962 Courtesy photo
January 23, 2014 • THE VILLAGER • PAGE 3 Film preservationist Robert David sorts through the only known copy of a screen test by Marina Oswald. Nearly 50 years ago, an Englewood oilman may have helped spur the idea of filming a bizarre docudrama that would have starred Oswald as herself. Photo by Peter Jones
A mysterious 1965 screen test by Marina Oswald, widow of President Kennedy’s alleged assassin, has been restored by CinemaLab, an Englewoodbased film-preservation company. Photo courtesy of CinemaLab
ve If I would hain [talked to Mar uald Oswald], I wo at have said, ‘Wh ee did you see in L?’ Harvey Oswald y She was a ver n. attractive woma
The ethics were wrong. The idea was bad. … The level of bad taste is astounding. - Film preservation ist Robert David on Countdown in Da llas
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attractive woman.” Although Marina was not destined for an Academy Award, her acting was evidently close enough for B movies. In 1967, according to the recently discovered documents, Larsen offered District Attorney Wade $20,000 for use of his private files and for his “influence” in making Countdown in Dallas, a film that would star as many as 80 principals playing themselves – including Wade, himself, and the widows of Oswald and J.D. Tippit, the policeman Oswald allegedly shot in the hours after Kennedy’s murder. Wade even partnered with former Dallas Police Chief Jesse Curry and Bob Denson, chief investigator in the Ruby trial, on a new company to facilitate the project. Although Larsen had pitched the $250,000 movie to Wade as a surefire way to rehabilitate Dallas’s image in the years after the assassination, the director was more quietly quoted to say the film would make money, even if it were bad. In September 1967, Larsen and his crew traveled to Dallas to shoot footage in what was most likely an effort to generate funding and advance press for the project. The crew stopped traffic in Dealey Plaza, purportedly shooting background footage that was to emulate the fall weather of Nov. 22, 1963. But much to Larsen’s dismay, Wade’s “influence” did little to quell massive skepticism about what was increasingly viewed as an unseemly project. The Dallas City Council nixed Larsen’s proposal to recreate Ruby’s murder of Oswald in the police station basement. Parkland Memorial Hospital, where Kennedy was taken after the shooting, also
nixed a proposal from the director. An executive at the Texas School Book Depository was quoted in the Dallas Times Herald as saying the movie had “left a bad taste in [his] mouth.” Word was traveling quickly that Dallas’s image would be better left to chance than in the hands of a Bmovie director from Colorado. “The next morning, I got a call from Joan Carson, the script girl, who said we were going home, we’re not going to do the movie,” Dyer recalled. “So we went home.”
Ruby and Oswald
Perhaps the most interesting footnote tangentially connected to Countdown in Dallas was a transcript of an alleged conversation between Lee Harvey Oswald and Jack Ruby. The page of mysterious dialogue was discovered amidst other items when Wade’s safe of JFK artifacts was unearthed in 2008 by the current Dallas District Attorney Craig Watkins. The discussion supposedly took place in Ruby’s Carousel Club on Oct. 4, 1963, less than two months before the assassination. In the dialogue, the two discuss plans to kill the president as Mafia retaliation against Attorney General Robert Kennedy, who had pointedly prosecuted organized-crime figures. The transcript – found without notes or explanation – takes an odd place at the crossroads of fact and fiction. Because the text was discovered in Wade’s safe with a mix of real-life assassination-related artifacts and documents related to Countdown in Dallas, no one is quite sure what to make of the alleged Ruby-Oswald conversation. For years, Wade, who died in 2001, kept quiet about his involve-
ment with the failed movie project and is not known to have mentioned the transcript to anyone. The dialogue does not appear in any known version of the screenplay. “Some people think it’s part of the movie and others are saying this is proof that it’s a conspiracy,” David said. “If the scene is not in the script, then what is it?” The origins of the dialogue are one of many mysteries still swirling around this generally unsolved movie mystery – one that may rival The Day the Clown Cried, Jerry Lewis’s infamously tasteless, unfinished 1972 “dramedy” about a circus entertainer who led Jewish children into the Nazi gas chambers. Many of the mysteries surrounding Countdown in Dallas may never be solved. Larsen, who now lives in northern California, has no interest in discussing the movie, according to his son, who is also a filmmaker. For David’s part, he says the tackiness of Larsen’s unfinished opus is remarkable, especially when one considers the ethics of a sitting district attorney profiting from an assassination docudrama. He likens the screenplay’s craftsmanship to that of Edward Wood, the infamous director of Plan 9 From Outer Space, a movie often touted as the worst film of all time. “The ethics were wrong. The idea was bad,” David said of Countdown in Dallas. “Nobody wants to see Marina Oswald. Did they really think they were going to make her a movie star at the height of the Cold War? The level of bad taste is astounding.”
For nearly a half century the film can containing the screen
test was passed around among an assortment of friends and associates, including longtime Denver restaurateur Leo Goto. Photo by Peter Jones
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Centennial receives Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting The City of Centennial has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada. The city was recognized for its comprehensive annual financial report for the year ending Dec. 31, 2012. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting and represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. The CAFR is judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program,
including demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the CAFR. “The City of Centennial takes pride in being recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association for our sound accounting and financial reporting. The City works diligently to be good stewards of our citizen’s tax dollars,” Finance Director Dawn Priday said. The GFOA is a nonprofit professional association serving approximately 17,500 government finance professionals with offices in Chicago, Ill., and Washington, D.C.
Arapahoe County Commissioner Nancy Doty relays the history of recent renovations to the county Justice Center before the Jan. 16 ribbon cutting on the new joint entrance for both county courthouses. Behind Doty, from left, Commissioner Nancy Jackson, District Attorney George Brauchler, and Commissioners Nancy Sharpe, Rod Bockenfeld and Bill Holen.
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Justice Center unveils centralized entrance New hallway and security station connect 2 courthouses
By Peter Jones People seldom visit the Arapahoe County Justice Center to have a good time, but until recently the dreariness started well before entering the building. “We have had many days when I’ve seen mothers with small children and elderly people in wheelchairs standing out in the snow and the rain,” 18th District Judge Charles Pratt said. “When this all became apparent to the county commissioners, they decided something needed to be done.” Beginning this week, justice will be served a little more comfortably with the addition of a new centralized entrance to the two, now-conjoined, courthouse buildings. According to Pratt, that means more people will get inside quicker when they arrive for court dates and other judicial meetings. “You can imagine the moods of our people, when they get to our courtrooms, are going to be much better if they’ve been warm,” the judge told a group of officials, who happened to be shivering outside the new entrance awaiting the ribbon cutting on Jan. 16. “People are already grumpy enough when they get here.” District Attorney George
Brauchler, Undersheriff David Walcher and the Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners were among those who attended – many hastening a quick closure to the 20-minute ceremony in the cold of the shaded chilly winds. The new $5.4 million entrance and indoor hallway between Courthouse 1 and 2 is the latest part of a $27 million renovation at the Justice Center at 7325 S. Potomac St. in Centennial. In recent years, the facility has seen, among other things, 60 new courtrooms, a remodeled jury room, an expanded parking lot, a security elevator and a larger security screening station. That last addition – situated adjacent the new entrance – is expected to mitigate some of the confusion that has arisen when people have mistakenly entered the wrong courthouse and have had to leave the building and stand in the security line – sometimes outside – for a second time. “Frankly, it delayed things immeasurably,” Pratt said. “This will speed things up and keep justice moving quickly for everybody.” County Commissioner Nancy Doty, who now chairs the Arapahoe Board of Commissioners, hailed the county’s decision to renovate the existing Justice Center, rather than build a $500 billion facility to meet present needs. “The taxpayers really reaped a benefit,” she said.
The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Honor Guard raises the flag Jan. 16 during the dedication for the courthouse entranceway. It was the first time the flags had been raised since May 2013 when the last phase of the renovations began.
South Suburban announces Matching Gifts Program South Suburban Park and Recreation District’s Board of Directors has allocated $10,000 in its 2014 budget for its annual Matching Gifts Program. The program matches donated dollars with District funds, resulting in double the money available for the development and improvement of community parks, trails, facilities and programs. Neighborhoods, homeowner associations, sports groups, businesses, service clubs, individuals and other community organizations are encouraged to apply for matching funds to complete their community projects on Districtowned or leased property. South Suburban’s Matching Gifts Program is designed to
benefit a number of projects throughout the District, which serves residents of Littleton, Lone Tree, Sheridan, Columbine Valley, Bow Mar, western Centennial and portions of unincorporated Jefferson, Douglas and Arapahoe counties. Application requests for projects should not exceed $2,000. Projects submitted for consideration must be completed within 2014. Improvements during 2013 included the planting of two pine trees near Tiffany Park; planting crabapple trees along the City of Littleton’s Crabapple Route within pubic parks; continuous maintenance of soccer field at Cornerstone Park, including goal-box repair and sod replacement; sound
system for Holly Park Sharks; twoway radios for Ben Franklin Swim Team, scoreboard repair and new signage for Lone Tree Men’s Club, and kiln repair for South Suburban’s Pottery Guild. Requests must be submitted by Friday, March 7. Projects selected for funding will be announced at the Wednesday, April 9 meeting of the Board of Directors. The Guidelines and Application can be downloaded, viewed at www.sspr.org or picked up at the South Suburban Administrative Office, 6631 South University Blvd. in Centennial. For more information, contact Laurie Johnson at Lauriej@sspr.org or call 303483-7009.
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And the sun shined brightly on the Broncos family of players and fans, Jan. 19. Now onward to the Super Bowl to battle the Seattle Seahawks. I think we’ll scatter bird feathers all over that East Rutherford, N.J., stadium. It is an interesting match up with
“Cool Handed Luke” Quarterback Peyton Manning against Clint Eastwood Gunslinger Russell Wilson. With Manning, who almost never leaves the pocket, and Wilson, who runs all over the field, the Broncos will be chasing Wilson and hopefully he will throw some interceptions – especially to Champ Bailey who still is one of the best Broncos players to ever wear orange and blue. If the AFC Championship brought $30 million to Denver, Broncos fans are going to take that much back to New York or more for $25 BLT’s at the Waldorf and big buck hotel rooms and meals in New York. This is really a New York party and how ironic that both of the teams are from the West. This must be upsetting to the Eastern conference teams who were all set to play
My Birthday REMARKS
By Mort Marks
It’s January 2014 – That may mean nothing to you, but to me, January is a special month, which means that I am now officially one year older. The newspapers on the day I was born didn’t report on my arrival because they were too busy noting that Knute Rockne had lifted Notre Dame from obscurity to football greatness by upsetting Stanford 27-10 in the Rose Bowl game of that year. Those same papers overlooked my birth and reported instead that Mrs. Nellie Taylor Ross of Wyoming had become the first woman
fewer fans that live in and around Colorado. Brady’s bunch showed some talent toward the end of the game but it was too little, too late for the weary Patriots. They were good foes and the game appeared to be relatively clean of nonsense, unlike the later game where play was sloppy and full of turnovers and fumbles. Manning is such a calm, dedicated leader; he keeps a lid on the team and calms their fears and joyful eruptions. Plenty of time to celebrate after each victory and the great plum still to come Feb. 2 with the entire world watching our team. The Orange Crush is back and here to stay for a few more years. Hail to our great quarterbacks, both of them – John Elway and Peyton Manning!
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in the nation to complete her hus- can’t get it going. that occasionally, I – yes, I, Mort band’s term as governor. Your knees buckle but your belt Marks – might be mistaken. And on that exact day of my won’t. Make me thoughtful, but not birth, the first total eclipse of the Dialing the 1-800 numbers for moody – helpful, but not pushy sun in 300 years to be visible in the long distance wears you out. – independent, yet able to accept northeast and Great Lakes region Your back goes out more than with graciousness favors that othtook place. you do. ers wish to bestow on me. Anyway, birthdays really are And finally – You sink your Free me of the notion that simgreat. When you’re a youngster teeth into a steak and they stay ply because I have lived a long time you look forward to that day be- there. I am wiser than those who have not cause it brings with it special presWhen you reach my age – I hope lived so long. ents from mom and dad and other you’ll dig out this prayer from your If I do not approve of some of close relatives. When you reach my files as I have done. I remembered the changes that have taken place in age, birthdays are even greater be- exactly where it was because I’ve recent years, give me the wisdom cause you know that the good Lord been saving it just for my birthday. to keep my mouth shut, because has seen fit to allow you to add anLord knows that I am growing when the end comes, I would like other notch on the tree of life. older so keep me from becoming to have a friend or two left. By Kenneth W. James, CFA Also, when By you Glory reach myWeisberg age, too talkative and particularly keep And speaking of birthdays, my it’s easy to know you’re growing me from falling into the tiresome dad who came to this country when older because: habit of expressing an opinion on he was 6 years old, sent me these Everything hurts, and what every subject. words nearly 20 years ago – on his doesn’t hurt – doesn’t work. Release me from the craving to 90th birthday. “Next to God, the most scared Your little “Day-Timer” con- straighten out everybody’s affairs. tains only names ending in M.D. Keep my mind free from the word in the entire world to me is You get winded playing chess. recital of endless details. Give me America. When I hear that word, something begins singing in my You join a health club and don’t wings to get to the point. go. Give me grace to listen to oth- heart and sometimes the tears come You’re still looking at beautiful ers describe their aches and pains. in my heart. I am not ashamed of women, but you can’t remember Help me endure that boredom with those tears. For in that one word, why. patience and to keep my lips sealed America, is enshrined all my You look forward to a dull eve- – for my own aches and pains are dreams, my hopes, my faith in a ning at home. increasing in number and intensity future when not only I, but also You turn out the light for eco- and the pleasure of discussing them all men shall be free. Who would nomic reasons rather than romantic is becoming sweeter as the years go not fight and if need be die for this blessed land of ours? Long live ones. by. You sit in a rocking chair and Teach me the glorious lesson America!”
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on the Jersey shores. Money can’t buy Denver and Colorado the great publicity from Sunday’s victory in balmy January weather. The event was historic with famous names of Elway, Manning, Brady, all together in one place. Broncos owner Pat Bowlen and wife Annabel are great team owners and they live and participate in Denver events. They have been huge supporters of many local area charity events and have provided leadership, players, cash and awards to the nonprofit organizations they support. The fans were superb in Sunday’s victory, cheering so loudly that it hurt one’s eardrums even with a headset over the ears. Surprisingly, there were few Patriot fans. In retrospect that shows that the New England team has far
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was particularly hard Submitted by State hit by the budget cuts Rep. Daniel Kagan we had to make during The 2014 legthe recession. While we islative session have not fully emerged has just begun from that recession, and as the scafour economy is nevfolding begins ertheless recovering to come down and state revenues are around the reincreasing; this means furbished dome, we can finally begin to I wanted to take restore funding for eduthe opportunity Rep. Daniel Kagan cation at all levels. to highlight what my colleagues I am also encouraged by conand I will be prioritizing over the structive bipartisan talks about coming months. In 2013, Colorado endured the key pieces of our education packmost destructive wildfires and age from last year, especially onfloods in state history. The first going discussions about ensuring bills we introduced in the House our schools get the reforms and this year will assist those affected resources necessary to succeed. Increased access to quality edby these natural disasters and inucation and making higher educacrease our ability to mitigate them in the future. The work of count- tion more affordable are essential less national, state and local or- to ensuring future generations’ ganizations and the remarkable economic security. I will personefforts and community spirit of ally be focusing this session on Coloradans across the state have enhancing our economic security all made our ongoing recovery and fostering a healthy growing possible. But there is still much economy. As our economy conwork to be done to make sure our tinues to change at a dizzying battered, but not beaten communi- pace, we need to make sure that ties recover fully and thrive again. our workforce is prepared for the I look forward to working on the jobs of the twenty-first century, bipartisan bills we have crafted to because what is rewarded today is speed and assist our recovery ef- very different from what was rewarded in decades past. forts. I have always been a champion We will also be focusing much of equipping Coloradans with the of our time and energy this session on improving our education sys- skills that will be in demand in tem. Education funding, especial- the future. During my previous ly funding for higher education, term, I passed the Skills for Jobs
Act and I will continue that effort by sponsoring, with Rep. John Buckner (D-Aurora), a bill that will give the Office of Economic Development access to data about the strengths and weaknesses of Colorado’s workforce. This will allow our state to more effectively market our strengths to prospective businesses and provide more adequate training in areas where skills gaps exist. Another priority of mine is to improve the climate for small businesses in Colorado by simplifying our sales tax regime. Although Colorado is consistently ranked among the top five states in which to do business, we fall short when comparing our hideously complex sales tax system to that of other states. My Sales Tax Simplification bill, a bipartisan co-operative effort with Rep. Kathleen Conti (R-Littleton), business groups, and local governments will make it easier for entrepreneurs to expand, hire more people, and achieve their dreams. I am honored to serve in the Capitol and am committed to continuing to move Colorado forward together this session. I will continue to serve as Chair of the Judiciary Committee and as a member of the Finance and Legal Services Committees. I always benefit from hearing from constituents, so please don’t hesitate to contact my office at 303-866-2921 or rep kagan@gmail.com.
Guest Column Perspective: Englewood Schools on the rise Submitted by Duane Tucker, president of the Englewood Board of Education On behalf of the Englewood Board of Education, I would like to personally invite you to visit our revitalized district. Whether you’re a parent, a community member, you live nearby or across the state, or you’re a student attending an outside district, I encourage you to come see the great things that are going on in Englewood. You’ll see a district that has improved its academic ranking dramatically over the past three years. Our state accreditation rating has gone up two levels in that time, moving from a Turnaround district to a district ranked as Accredited with Improvement. We’re not stopping here—we’re going to keep getting better. And you’re invited to see how we’re doing it. When you visit, you’ll see our research-based instructional model, designed to aid students in learning and retaining information. Students are engaged, thinking for themselves and are accountable for their own learning. Gone are the days where the classroom was a place of lectures and note taking. Our students learn by doing. You’ll also see our cutting-edge academic programs. All students in kindergarten through eighth grade have their own districtissued iPad they can use at school and at home. This, along with our other technology upgrades, is an investment in our students. Not only do they have better learning
opportunities inside the classroom, but they also have access to these tools outside of school. This is just one of the ways we are increasing the time students spend learning. Our older students are creating innovative projects, like robots and weather balloons, in our STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) labs. They can also choose to enroll in other innovative programs such as culinary arts and hospitality, cosmetology, business, Mandarin Chinese language, broadcast journalism and more. We’ve been adding new programs both to better prepare students for the future and also to engage them in what they are interested in right now. The evidence that students are more engaged is in our graduation rate, which is currently the highest the district has seen since the graduating class of 2006. I hope you’ll come by to see how each and every student in Englewood gets the quality, individualized education he or she deserves. We do not use a one-sizefits-all model. As a small district, we are dynamic and flexible. Students have more opportunities to shine and succeed, more choices in activities they can participate in, and have the support of a strong community at every step. Come see students learning in our new high school and middle school buildings. While new construction won’t create learning on its own, outdated facilities will no longer stand in the way
of student learning. Research shows that teaching students in state-of-the-art facilities delivers a better educational experience. For example, our middle school students are currently occupying the renovated space that will soon be the new home of Colorado’s Finest Alternative High School. In this environment, behavior issues have noticeably declined, and student engagement in the learning process has noticeably increased. We are committed to providing each student with the best education possible. This philosophy is proven in all of our schools, but especially at Colorado’s Finest Alternative High School, where students who feel that traditional high school doesn’t work for them find their place. Offering a family-like environment and flexible schedules has helped CFAHS become one of the top performing alternative high schools in the state. But don’t take my word for it, come and see for yourself what’s happening. Don’t listen to those who claim to know what is going on in our schools and would have you believe that our students don’t have enough choices when it comes to learning. I invite you to visit and decide for yourself, then let me know if you think our students aren’t getting a top-notch, individualized education right now. Please write an email to julie_ mcginley@englewood.k12.co.us if you’d like to make an appointment to stop by. We’d love to have you.
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Doty to chair Board of Commissioners Other first-termers also take key roles this year
By Peter Jones Newcomers to the Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners will play key roles this year. First-term Commissioner Nancy Doty, R-Centennial, will chair the board in 2014. Fellow board members approved Doty’s nomination Jan. 14 and also appointed Commissioners Bill Holen, D-Aurora, and Nancy Jackson, D-Aurora, as the board’s chair pro tem and finance officer, respectively. Doty, who was elected in westernmost District 1 in 2012, is serving her first term on the board. She served as chair pro tem last year. For the previous nine years, Doty was the elected clerk and recorder, overseeing county elections, among other functions. Last year, she said she
was considering a the county remains run for Colorado fiscally sound. She secretary of state, has also prioribut has yet to antized the county’s nounce her final popular opendecision. space program “It is an honor to and touts a new serve as chair of the facility planned Board of County for the county fairCommissioners grounds. during the coming Nancy Doty Holen, who is also a firstyear,” Doty said in accepting her new role as board chair. “I look term commissioner, served as forward to working with our the board’s finance officer last elected officials, municipalities year. He was elected in 2012 afand special districts throughout ter serving as a midterm replaceArapahoe County as we work in ment for the late Frank Weddig, partnership to focus on the chal- who had retired. lenges we are facing in 2014.” Jackson, also a first-termer, Doty hopes to channel that will keep a watchful eye on councooperation into job growth, with ty money as the finance officer. the added partnerships of chamThe appointments are effecbers of commerce and economictive through January 2015. development organizations. The Commissioners are elected to certified public accountant’s other goals for 2014 include ensuring four-year terms.
Letters to the Editor Tancredo will lead Colorado forward
The race for the Republican nomination for governor has just begun and already we are seeing the seeds of discord. Tom Tancredo, former Congressman, former Reagan and Bush appointee to head the Region 8 office of the Department of Education, and former executive director of the Independence Institute, suggested a non-aggression pledge among Republican candidates for the same office. He suggested that Ronald Reagan’s 11th commandment - to speak ill of no other Republican - would be of great benefit when the winner of the primary election, whomever that might be, ran against John Hickenlooper in the general election later this fall. To date no other candidate has signed Tom’s pledge, and sadly the sniping has already begun. It is apparent that Tom Tancredo is the front-runner in this intraparty kerfuffle because he seems to be damned if he does... and damned if he doesn’t. Case in point: he is being criticized for his stance on intraparty debates, which certainly leads to attack headlines. He has been criticized for gaining ballot access in 2010 after both Republican candidates crashed and burned, and Tom
Tancredo was the only viable candidate left standing. Tom has a long history of public service as a teacher, a legislator (both state and federal) and an executive department head at the national level, yet he has been criticized a not being prepared to be Governor. One of the candidates actually suggested that Tom Tancredo was a “selfless hero” in 2010 but now a “two-time loser” all in the space of just four years. Kind of amazing. Tom Tancredo is a well-known quantity, has a solid set of conservative principles, and will answer any question put to him. You might not like the answer but you will always have an answer. Tom’s overarching issue in this campaign is education, which includes school choice, charter schools more parental and student choices, personal responsibility and accountability, and equal opportunity instead of equal outcomes. Tom is also ready and willing to take on the federal government and create a 10th Amendment Caucus of like-minded Governors who are tired of our overreaching federal government bludgeoning us and with our own money. It is time to point out to the feds the conditional limits of federal power, and to remind them of the rights of both the states and individual citizens, which continue to be
trampled by big brother. Tom Tancredo is a leader who will begin the process of leading Colorado forward to prosperity and opportunity for all of our citizens. His motto says it all: Freedom to live your life. Viva Tancredo. Wayne Brady Centennial
Hooray for my local newspaper
Bob, Oh how I love the “printed word.” Your column this week affirms my personal and sometimes outspoken support of a medium that some say is dying. I begin my day with a “thank you for another day” and a quiet time reading my two favorite newspapers. I love the touch, feel, smell and pleasure of the printed word. I can’t imagine a life without books, newspapers and magazines cluttering up my house. I will continue on my mission to preserve, protect and revere the newspaper. I believe our generation has the responsibility to “speak up” and lead the way. It’s right up there...with the American flag and Apple Pie for me. Kathy Turley Centennial City Council member District 1
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Littleton Public Schools Board of Education members Kelly Perez, Carrie Warren-Gully, Jack Reutzel, Mary Nichols and Lucie Stanish acknowledge 3B bond-issue leaders prior to an awards ceremony. Photos by Tom Barry
LPS moving forward after tragedy By Tom Barry On Jan. 16, the Littleton Schools Board of Education met for the first time in 2014. After meeting in executive session, Superintendent Scott Murphy took a few moments in the packed house to share personal comments about the recent Arapahoe High School shooting incident. “There were many heroes on Dec. 13, whether they were first responders, staff members or students, and I want to acknowledge their courage and bravery at Arapahoe High School,â€? he said. “I’ve been awestruck by the love and support that’s shown toward one another ‌ I could never, as I know everyone here, could be more proud of the group of people and of this community for what they have done. It takes courage to overcome darkness and reveal the light within us. ‌ We have so many people that gather together to strengthen us.â€?
achievements. The superintendent also presented formal awards to the district’s volunteers who led the successful 3B campaign. The Villager will be providing additional coverage of the awards in an upcoming issue. The board then moved to more formal discussions, approving the Building Fund Supplemental Bud-
Field Elementary and academic equality
Moving forward
The subject eventually turned to the $80 million bond issue that passed last November. “[The 3B campaign] was one of the most impressive campaigns of Littleton Public Schools,� Murphy said. “It passed by an impressive 60 percent,� Murphy noted schools that received the John Irwin School of Excellence awards and then spent a good part of a half hour acknowledging their respective
get Appropriation that allowed the district to approve the expenditure of the bond funds. In refinancing its bonds, LPS reduced the interest rate to 2.9 percent from 5.2 percent. The district will continue to pay the same mill levy as they have in recent past. It was announced that Jacobs Engineering Group would lead remodeling efforts. The district and Jacobs, which have worked together previously, agreed to a financial cap.
LPS Superintendent Scott Murphy speaks to the Board and those in attendance about the Arapahoe High School incident.
An enthusiastic group of staff, along with a handful of parents and several children from Field Elementary School, attended the meeting on a “school night.� Everyone from the school was recognized with applause from the crowd. Five members of the Field staff addressed the board about the extensive efforts the school is making to ensure academic success. The “Key Actions for the Field Initiative,� a plan to meet the academic challenges for the school’s nearly 400 students, were detailed. The school has a minority population of 68 percent, with 41 percent being second-language learners. The district provides many students a nutritious breakfast and lunch to assist in promoting a positive learning environment. The Villager will follow up on the school’s progress in a future story.
CDOT education campaign seeks to change driving habits of mountain visitors For those who dream of a day when Interstate 70 traffic coming out of the mountains isn’t bumper-to-bumper, the Colorado Department of Transportation is launching a campaign in conjunction with the Martin Luther King holiday weekend to encourage mountain visitors to minimize delay by playing longer in the mountains. The driving force behind the campaign, dubbed “Change Your Peak Time,� is that most high country enthusiasts opt to return to the Denver area at the same time on weekends and holidays. The tagline, “Press Play, Avoid Delay� encourages travelers to spend an extra hour having fun in the mountains instead of spending an extra hour in peak traffic. “Once people better understand that they have the choice of how to spend their time, we think they will avoid the downhill gridlock and choose to play in the mountains for longer,� said Amy Ford, CDOT Director of Communications. CDOT has partnered with the I-70 Coalition, a consortium representing the mountain communities and resorts, to give travel tips and travel forecasts, and to offer discounts, deals and incentives for travelers interest-
ed in avoiding traffic by staying in the mountains for an extra hour or two.  Peak Time Deals at www. goi70.com are updated regularly, and list locations of restaurants, entertainment options and retailers along the I-70 corridor offering weekend discounts. In addition to deals offered near resorts, Idaho Springs and Georgetown also offer incentives for travelers who want to leave early to beat the peak traffic, or who have already hit the road but would like to take a break from traffic on their way home. The campaign also encourages safe driving on winter roads. Tips like giving snowplow drivers extra room, and checking your windshield washer fluid levels and tire levels before you hit the highway, can be found at http://www. coloradodot.info/travel/winterdriving, along with real-time road conditions and travel advisories. For more information on the “Change Your Peak Time� campaign, visit www.goi70. com. Real time travel information is available at www. cotrip.org and by downloading the CDOT Mobile app on your smartphone.
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Reflection - But for what purpose? www.bestchamber.com • 303-795-0142
Stories and photos submitted by Terry McElhaney
By John Brackney, award for elected officials who President and CEO, contribute to the South Metro Denver community. BriChamber an’s father, Roy Eleven years Vogt, also served ago last week I as Arapahoe began my emCounty Sheriff. ployment at the Upon being chamber. After an sworn in as an enjoyable converArapahoe County sation with our Commissioner, I Chair of the Board, immediately beHerm Brocksmith of Kuni Honda, I John Brackney, circa 2003 came a client of the Chamber and thought it approwas soon appointed as the Counpriate to lead us all on a trip down memory lane to reflect on some of ty’s liaison to the Chamber’s Ecowhat the Chamber and I have ac- nomic Development Group. The complished together. The Cham- Chamber was (and still is) full of ber’s story is woven into the fabric optimistic, positive, competent, hard working, creative and fun of South Metro Denver. Over the course of its 93-year people. “Not your ordinary Chamhistory our Chamber, first as the ber” was their tagline and they Englewood Chamber of Com- lived it. If something needed to be merce, then merging with the fixed, they’d roll up their sleeves Littleton Chamber and eventually and get it done. No task was too into what we now call the South daunting. The real strength of the Metro Denver Chamber, has been Chamber was in the massive colinvolved in countless important lection of people at various stages public policy, economic develop- in their personal and professional ment, and community issues. For lives who were just a phone call a review of some of the major away. There were major events, milestones in our history check big name speakers, and small gatherings of passionate businessout our new website. In the early ‘90s I started a people who made a huge impact computer software company with together. Together, we saved the Old a talented programmer and business partner. Someone told us that Courthouse in Littleton with Jerry if we wanted to succeed we need- Healey of the Littleton Indepened to go to the Chamber – what dent, and we worked to implewas a Chamber anyway? Imagine ment Welfare Reform at the state my great pleasure as a 20-some- and county level with longtime thing kid when we were granted Chamber client Congressman a meeting with the President of Mike Coffman. We worked on the Chamber. I was confident that homeland security issues before the contact management system and after September 11, 2001 with we had created for political cam- leaders like Arapahoe County paigns would also help maximize Sheriff Grayson Robinson, Jerry effective relationships within Rhodes, Chief of the Cunningham trade associations and chambers Fire Department and Dan Qualman, Chief of South Metro Fire of commerce. I remember delivering my best Rescue. We worked to protect the pitch to then Chamber President original intent of Centennial AirBrian Vogt. He listened politely, port while increasing its economic asked some questions, and agreed importance to the region. We also that some of the fields and reports worked for 2 years to incorporate would be useful. When I finally the largest city in the history of the came to my big close, Brian’s re- United States from scratch – the sponse was that I should join the City of Centennial. The Chamber Chamber. When Brian told me grew as a result of great leadership that it only cost $295, I vividly but the foundational strength was remember thinking “$295? I don’t and remains the collaboration of have that kind of money! I’m a the hundreds of business people small business owner trying to sell involved who learn from each othmy software, not buy a ‘member- er, explore leadership, and work ship’ in an organization that I don’t to improve our community and know anything about.” To this day society. The day after completing my I still have a soft heart for every new businessperson who has an service as a County Commissioner idea, a product, or a service who I started working at the Chamber is working to bolster our economy (yes selling Chamber memberbut doesn’t have the money to ef- ships and working on public polifectively engage in the Chamber. cy issues). It was invigorating and I’m also confident that that $295 fun to be on staff and, as is true was the best investment I could of all meaningful work, also challenging. have made at the time. A little over 15 months later, Several years later, post software salesman and after manag- Brian (now CEO of the Denver ing several political campaigns, Botanic Gardens) was asked to I decided to run for office my- serve as Colorado’s Director of self. Again, somebody said that I Economic Development and Inhad to meet with the Chamber if ternational Trade for Governor I wanted to succeed. So my first Owens. The Chamber Board of meeting (after talking with my Directors appointed me as interim wife) was again with Brian Vogt. CEO, and then several months During my campaign, I was also later as President & CEO. Since fortunate enough to meet Brian’s then, we have made an impact mother, Dorothy Vogt, then Arap- at the state level on Health Care ahoe County Treasurer. As a coun- Reform with the work of people ty commissioner, I would later be like Paul Archer, founded the Rehonored with the Dorothy J. Vogt newable Energy Taskforce (now
Energy & Sustainable Infrastructure Council) and the very successful Rocky Mountain Clean Tech Open with Dick Franklin. We also founded the STEM-Educational Coalition with Retired General Bud Ahearn of CH2M Hill, and were instrumental in supporting the initiatives of our local school districts: Douglas, Cherry Creek and Littleton. We’ve gone on trade missions, met with every kind of elected official, and have met with hundreds of CEOs and other business leaders throughout the South Metro Denver area. Our reach now extends to thousands of wonderful people. If
you’re one of them, thank you! If you’re still standing on the sidelines, get involved and make a difference! We’ve built this culture of leadership intentionally and directly to inspire people to be the best that they can be. This strength helps form Remarkable Relationships for the very specific purpose of achieving Thriving Communities. We want every connection of ours in business and the community to Prosper. As we begin this New Year – let us remember that we stand on the shoulders of giants in our business community. But be careful not to be intimidated by their shadows
for we need you to join the thousands of volunteers already working to make a difference (link to Chamber Connection and/or Meet a Leader). Our culture is dependent on all of us. It requires us to be open, direct and positive to everybody we meet. Let’s continue to work together to insist that every one of our acquaintances, friends, coworkers, and neighbors joins us in making an impact. What will we reflect on together a decade from now? Let’s resolve to write together the history of a prosperous and unparalleled quality of life in South Metro Denver. Today is a great day to start!
Engineering for Kids opens at Streets at SouthGlenn
Owner Iris Lozano was joined by parents, future engineers and scientists, and fellow Chamber Investors to cut the ribbon at the grand opening of Engineering for Kids on Jan. 10. The Science, Technology, Engineering & Math centered center engages students from 4 to 14 in STEM related studies such as aerospace, mechanical, robotic and electronic experiences. The new center is located in The Streets at SouthGlenn. www. engineeringforkids.net
EVENTS Thursday, Jan. 23
Women in Leadership Board Meeting Chamber Conference Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Centennial RockPile Energy Services presents: Frac 101 Chamber Conference Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Centennial Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Home Care Assistance 8200 S. Quebec St., Ste A-5, Centennial Key Bank presents: Protecting Against Identity Fraud and Scams Chamber Conference Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Centennial
Friday, Jan. 24
Why MS Word is Driving You Crazy and How to Fix It Mission Critical Systems, 7384 S. Dalton Way, Ste 201, Centennial
President’s Leadership Forum: Melanie Worley, CEO Developmental Pathways Chamber Conference Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Centennial Chamber Unplugged hosted by Developmental Pathways Chamber Conference Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Centennial
Monday, Jan. 27
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Celebration for The Joint...the Chiropractic Place 7537 S. University Blvd., Centennial
Tuesday, Jan. 28
Business Bible Study Chamber Conference Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Centennial International Business Development Task Force Board of Advisors
For a complete calendar of South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce events or more information, visit our web site at www.bestchamber.com or call 303-795-0142.
Chamber Conference Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Centennial
Wednesday, Jan. 29
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Elements Therapeutic Massage 2330 E. Arapahoe Rd., #903, Centennial Recovery Arrives on Main Street Infinity Park Event Center, 4400 E. Kentucky Ave., Glendale
Thursday, Jan. 30
Oil & Gas Panel Discussion hosted by Club 20 Colorado Capitol Building, 200 E. Colfax Ave., Denver
Friday, Jan. 31
Chamber Ambassadors Meeting Chamber Conference Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Centennial
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The United States Team Penning Association presented Mike (second from left) and Desiree Davis a check for the Claire Davis Fund. The Denver Police Mounted Division is on horseback behind the team. Photos courtesy of National Western Stock Show
By Tom Barry laire Davis was honored Jan. 18 at the National Western Stock Show’s Gambler’s Choice event. Claire’s parents attended the special event named on behalf of their daughter, who had been involved with horses since she was a young girl. The popular Gambler’s Choice event utilized the colorful handmade jump that had been signed by her friends and classmates at the celebration of life memorial on New Year’s Day at the Events Center. Just last year, the loved and respected equestrian rode in an event at the Stock Show. Davis was scheduled to ride again this year. A check for $6,000 was presented to Mike and Desiree Davis at the end of the Gambler’s Choice event in a formal ceremony on the grounds of the competition. A color guard on horseback was adjacent the presentation ceremony by the National Western Stock Show. The Denver Foundation is handling the Claire Davis fund.
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ABOVE: Karen Cudmore jumps over the Claire Davis fence that was constructed for this competition in memory of the Arapahoe High School student. Students of Arapahoe High School and friends and family signed the rails and the gate at a recent memorial service. LEFT: Karen Cudmore won the Claire Davis Gambler’s Choice Event at the National Western Stock Show this year. Cudmore was presented the award by two Rodeo Queens from Colorado.
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Centennial retirement community bringing companionship to seniors Submitted by Chuck Montera he volunteers range in age from their late 70s to 100 years old, but their mission is the same: to provide companionship to fellow seniors through regularly scheduled visits. Through a program called Seniors Visiting Seniors, a group of dedicated companion ambassadors living at the Someren Glen Retirement Community in Centennial visit fellow residents to provide camaraderie and keep them informed about local happenings. “While the talk may be small, the benefits are huge,” said ambassador Al Long, who was one of the first Someren Glen residents to volunteer for Seniors Visiting Seniors. “You can tell by their eyes that they are enjoying my visit.” Seniors Visiting Seniors was the brainchild of local Realtor Jim Holmes with Keller Williams Realty DTC and his assistant, Christine Watson. Their real estate practice specializes in working with seniors and approximately 75 percent of their clients are seniors. They came up with the concept after realizing they could fulfill two needs. “I realized there are many seniors who experience down days for various reasons and could use a visit while sharing their stories, and others who are active and want to make a difference, so I decided to bring these two groups together and
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Seniors Visiting Seniors was born,” Holmes said. Holmes’ 100-year-old aunt Hilah Allison was interested in being a companion to fellow residents when he approached her with the idea. She has lived at Someren Glen for six years. Holmes then contacted Anna Marie Connor, Someren Glen’s director of community life, and asked if she would help identify residents who would be open to visits from their neighbors. Connor got the word out and immediately identified 26 residents who longed for new friendships and visits. “It’s so important for seniors to keep connected and be an active part of a community rather than being isolated,” said Connor. “What’s great about Jim’s program is that it’s selfsufficient and doesn’t take time away from me or my staff.”
After being assigned people to visit, each of the ambassadors keep their own schedules, book their own appointments and meet as a group to monitor their progress. “It’s a labor of love,” said ambassador Jan Charter. “I love people and I’ll talk as long or as little as the person I’m visiting wants. Sometimes the conversation is only 20 minutes and other times we’ll talk for over an hour, it just depends on what they need.” “It made sense to launch Seniors Visiting Seniors at Someren Glen because I knew Ann Marie, my aunt Hilah lives there and she was able to help me recruit other ambassadors,” said Holmes. “I feel every senior who wants a job or wants to volunteer should be able to do that. It’s those kinds of activities that keep them healthy
mentally and physically.” The success of the program has emboldened Holmes and Watson to consider expanding their program to other retirement communities. “Christine and I are happy to help launch Seniors Visiting Seniors in any retirement community that may be interested,” said Holmes. “It’s a great way to engage those seniors who may not have family nearby who can visit, it allows seniors to live a more engaged and connected life, and it gives seniors the opportunity to improve the lives of their fellow residents through the simple act of conversation.” Anyone interested in Seniors Visiting Seniors can contact Jim Holmes at 303-475-7249 and Christine Watson at 720-8338542 or by email at jimholmes@ kw.com or chriswatson@
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Seniors Visiting Seniors team: Christine Watson, Anna Marie Connor, Marjorie Matthews, Sharon Czarnecki, Al Long, Mary Ann Callahan, Jan Charter, Hilah Allison and Jim Holmes. Courtesy photos
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The April 26 Families First Steppin’ Out on Broadway brought out faux stars of the Broadway stage to help close the gap between what referring agencies pay per child being treated at the residential treatment center and what it costs to provide those services. With the Broadway play theme in mind we met princesses, greasers, poodle skirted, pony tailed sock hoppers, many Phantoms of the Opera and a few hippies, making for a fun evening. Greenwood Villager Nancy Bernstein took home the Friend of the Children Award for her dedication to Families First. Nancy and hubby John sponsored Steppin’ Out fundraisers for four years. May Day! On May 1 much of Colorado endured a 12-hour blizzard. You’d never have known it by the attendance at the DCPA Hattitude benefit as guests showed up in full regalia at the Seawell Ballroom, and if there was a single empty seat we didn’t see it. This is the couture chapeau society soiree of the season benefiting the Women’s Voices Fund effort to increase the number of plays written by women who have been vastly under-represented in the American theatrical scene. Kent Thompson, producing artistic director, said that other cities across the nation are now copying the idea. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Man & Woman of the Year was warm, touching and a more than 400 guest success. Remember the adage that an adult should never share the stage with kids or pets as they are scene stealers? That proved true as the Boy & Girl of the Year were absolutely charming, cute and almost joined at the hip with an attachment that began when the two were in treatment. Girl of the Year, Bella Hicks, 6, held hands with Boy of the Year Addison Kleinmans throughout the ceremonies. They rode bikes together down the halls during treatment at Children’s Hospital. Honoring Denver Broncos owner and Cherry Hills Villager Pat Bowlen with the Community Enrichment Award helped attract 2,200 people to the Mizel Institute’s Gala Dinner at Wings Over the Rockies, May 22. Bowlen chairs the Denver Broncos Charities board which to date had doled out more than $25 million to metro Denver area nonprofits since its inception in
Leukemia & Lymphoma Boy of the Year Addison Kleinhaus and Girl of the Year Bella Hicks File photos by Glory Weisberg 1993. Gov. John Hickenlooper, a past Mizel Institute honoree, said, “I’m governor of the Broncos nation.” The Hospice of St. John had its annual Mad Hatter Tea Party, May 19, attracting lots of kids who competed with incredibly elegant cakes for photo ops. The cakes were created by professional bakers and decorated in the theme of the Mad Hatter Tea Party with spades, hearts, clovers and diamond shapes made for a very live auction. There they were,
Barb Reece bidding against good friend Martha Jentz. Among the battling bidders were Adrienne Ruston Fitzgibbons, Arlene and Don Johnson and Mort Marks. As the bidding war intensified one person paid $475 for a cake that was topped with a ceramic teapot. The picture of the hospice faded before year’s end with questions about finances as they first shut down their home hospice program, then the hospice itself. There were thinly veiled inferences but nothing concrete by year’s end, just a bad taste in the mouth of some cakeeating supporters. When honorees for the 2013 Le Bal de Ballet Debutante Ball were presented, June 8 they entered the presentation stage with a backdrop of The Secret Garden, the title of a 1911 novel by Frances Hodgson Burnettt which is now a ballet itself. Debbie Raeder chaired the ball and Hillary Adams was co-chair and she will chair the 2014 ball. Ellen Bywaters was honorary 2013 chair and Susan Struna is Denver Ballet Guild president. They were in the official receiving line as Dr. Toby Cole emceed the presentation at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. Following the presentation ceremony honorees, escorts, parents and guests dined and danced at the Denver Downtown Sheraton Hotel. This was perhaps the last presentation ball requiring deb gowns have shoulder straps, a bow to conservative images of the honorees that were in the traditional sense, “coming out” as marriageable. To date, we don’t know of any debutante who married Continued on page 13
Andrew Diessner and Lisa Finnerty get all dressed up for Families First Steppin’ Out on Broadway, April 26, 2013.
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GloryUs Goings On: Year In Review Continued from Page 12 right after being presented as may have been the case a century before. Today’s honorees and the Young Men of Distinction go on to college and careers before considering tying the knot, so to speak. Cherry Hills Villagers Mary and Kevin McNicholas were honored with a rare Papal Blessing at the Little Sisters of the Poor 95th Anniversary Gala at the Colorado History Center. This was not a particularly good year for local nonprofit guilds as several continued the ongoing trend of closing with funds given to their parent nonprofit. Such was the case as AWARE merged with the Alzheimer’s Association last summer. Helen Ginsburg was the driving force and founder of the volunteer group. Their annual Memories Lost and Found came to a
close as the illness itself marches on. Researchers are continuing to follow leads, trying to pinpoint how one’s memories fade to gray. Keeping active with one’s community, using expository thinking and even trudging on to figure out how to do new things seem to help. The Junior Symphony Guild was created by young Denver Symphony supporters back a few decades ago. This past February it morphed into Inside the Orchestra with maestro Tom Jenkins continuing to whip the air with his baton for smallfry.
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In the June 13, 2013, GloryUs Goings On Etiquette column, we took on texting while driving as bad etiquette, not only bad but in growing cases, deadly as distracted drivers played bumper cars on our avenues and interstates. It’s officially called distracted driving by policing
agencies handing out tickets and yes, it’s provable by using the texter’s own call log and moment of impact to show a “connection,” shall we say?
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CCRW kicks off year with Colorado Treasurer Walker Stapleton
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herry Creek Republican Women launched 2014 with a fiscal responsibility and education theme and who better to address those than Colorado’s own Treasurer Walker Stapleton? Stapleton was elected in 2010 and took office on Jan. 11, 2011. He is the only Republican statewide official up for re-election in 2014. He is an elected executive officer in the Colorado government and is the state’s chief financial officer overseeing the Department of the Treasury that acts as the government’s bank as well as managing the state’s investment funds and disbursements. He holds a BA from Williams College, a Master’s from the London School of Economics and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. Stapleton believes in the future of education, but is concerned about the amount of every school district’s contribution to the pension system (1/5). “If there is an increase in revenue, it should go where it belongs – in the classroom. Colorado is an economically responsible state and fiscally conservative,” he said. This is evident with the overwhelming defeat of Amendment 66. When Stapleton was no longer invited to attend anymore meetings as a trustee of PERA (Public Employees’ Retirement Association) and denied requested information, he hit the road. He traveled speaking to 50 Rotary groups, newspaper editorial boards, teachers and rooms full of Democrats – speaking to anyone who would listen and it paid off. “We have an opportunity to take back the state of Colorado whether Democrat or Independent. The Rate of Return is the linchpin of everything. You cannot deny a math problem,” he said. Stapleton emphasized the element of common sense, equality of information and mentioned that even Gov. Hickenlooper has joined forces for transparency. The treasurer attended a conference in North Dakota where he learned each citizen received a return. Quite a contrast with the public workers in Michigan.
In addition, Cherry Creek School District essay competition winners were presented by essay contest chair Mary Conroy. “It was impressive to hear such profound thoughts from middle school students,” said Conroy about the 80 entries. “These overall winners achieved their ranking not only because of their sensitive and wellcrafted essays but because of their resounding oratorical skills.” The title of the Essay Competition was: ‘What is Veterans Day and Why Should We Observe It?’ CCRW was treated to the readings by the top three overall winners. Excerpts from their dramatic deliveries follow. Jack Stevenson, 3rd Place, stated: “Veterans Day shouldn’t be just a day; it should be celebrated all throughout the year. The people that we are honoring gave their lives for us, some lost their limbs and some escaped injury but…they served our country and deserve our respect. Who are heroes? We often think of heroes as peers, famous athletes even teachers and parents. However, the heroes we honor on Veterans Day are different because some of them… gave up their lives so we could enjoy life as we know it. One day as I was walking through a hallway I saw a poster of a veteran who had lost both legs and an arm. The caption under the picture read ‘Regrets…I have none.’ This made me realize even more that veterans who have been severely injured in a war don’t think about their own losses. They don’t feel sorry for themselves because they know it was worth fighting for freedom and justice.” Jack urged projects – raising money for troops and veterans, sending care packages to those serving, thanking them for sacrifices, and reiterating the theme we need to honor these heroes every day. Carson Smail, 2nd Place, be-
1st Place Essay Contest winner Esther Varghese with her dad Georgey Varghese, Challenge School principal Edie Alvarez, Karen Fisher, Cherry Creek School Board, and David Chung, proprietor of Fireside Books in Englewood, who presented a prize to each overall winner. Esther’s seventh grade humanities teacher is Rachael Kessler. gan his essay dramatically: “The sound of machine guns spitting, the blast of the bomb they could have been killed by. All these terrifying sounds play back in our veterans’ heads. These brave men and women endured all the harsh and gory scenes of war for you, for me, and for all U.S. citizens. Our protectors go into every day prepared never to see their friends and families… so we can be free. Veterans Day is our day to give back and show the soldiers that we care…shake their hands and say thank you. A hug would mean the world to any vet- Colorado Treasurer Walker Stapleton, Arapahoe County’s forensic pathologist Dr. Kelly Lear-Kaul, who is running for eran.” Esther Varghese, 1st Place, be- coroner, and Paul Schauer, who is running for CU Regent gan with a quote from Abraham War I and in Afghanistan today. us to say thank you, but also for Lincoln. “‘The nation which fails to honor its heroes, and the mem- All these service members have us to see reality. Nothing comes ory of its heroes. Whether these much to risk…imprisonment… free. This day is one that teaches heroes be living or dead. Does not death…being away from their us not to take our beloved coundeserve to live and it will not en- loved ones. With posttraumatic try for granted…our hard workdure.’ These strong words…pen- stress disorder…research that has ing troops …fight for our freeetrate our hearts and our minds uncovered that 22 veterans com- dom, our rights, our chance to forcing us to ruminate and con- mit suicide every day…with the make a living at what we love, a template…Men and women have mental issue therapy is a neces- chance to strive for success and put their lives on the line for the sity. We should observe Veterans the opportunity to chase after our sake of their country since World Day for it is not only a chance for dreams.”
Jenna Stapleton, who is also a member of CCRW, with the youngest of the three Stapleton children, 3-month-old Olivia supporting her dad and Karen Blilie
Evie Ashmore, CCRW’s recording secretary, Arapahoe County Undersheriff Dave Walcher, who is a candidate for sheriff, Commissioner Nancy Sharpe and recentlyelected Centennial Councilwoman Kathy Turley
Cherry Creek Academy Principal Dr, Jay Cerney with 2nd Place Essay Contest winner Carson Smail and his parents Jill and Randy Smail. Carson’s teacher is Juliana Cenname.
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Third Place Essay Contest winner Jack Stevenson from West Middle School with his parents Michael and Marie Stevenson
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Cherry Hills Village contemplates open space By Jan Wondra In a city of sprawling estates, verdant pastures, wooded glens and a wandering High Line Canal, it might seem odd that Cherry Hills Village needs to discuss the matter of open space. But City Council’s consideration of where to invest its limited city funds and whether to proceed cautiously or aggressively to protect the remaining 58 acres of private open space within its limits, are key issues. The Jan. 7 public hearing revealed strong support for acquisition from its committees and silence from its generally reserved residents. “The key question is, ‘What is open space?’” said Councilman Scott Roswell in the City Council study session prior to the public hearing. “Funding is critical. I’m wondering if we should have a ballot initiative and let our citizens tell us about what to fund and how to fund it. In addition to open space, we have other responsibilities...services to provide.” City Councilman Alex Brown said, “I’ve heard a lot about open space, but I haven’t heard a lot about view preservation. This might require some outside technical help. Our position as a city has been more reactive than proactive, though we have a master plan. Is it being reactive ,waiting for opportunity to knock on the door really the best approach?” “My biggest concern is how
do we balance our coffers,” said Councilman Mark Griffin. “I’d like to get my arms around how to allocate money [to open space].” “We’ve had great success with private partners who have helped us,” said Mayor Pro Tem Russell Stewart. “The key question is, how to frame a ballot initiative and the other issue is undergrounding power lines.” Cherry Hills Village has five years left of its obligation to free its portion of The High Line Canal from the oversight of South Suburban Recreation District. “In the past, we thought we needed a specific property to talk about when asking for money,” said Councilwoman Klasina VanderWerf. “When we left South Suburban, we told the citizens that once free of that obligation, the money would go toward open space. I don’t think we’ve got the right to ask yet.” With plenty of advance notice, a few interested citizens showed up to a public hearing otherwise well-attended by members of the Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee and the Cherry Hills Land Preserve. “The key questions posed to the public,” said Mayor Doug Tisdale, “What approach should the Village take to open space acquisitions? Should it be strategic or opportunistic? How should it address the question of funding, and how should it go to the voters? And lastly, what about view corridors; should this be a priority and, if so, are we talking
about acquisition or protect [of view corridors].” “The chronology of the Land Preserve has been to understand our commitment to and our bond with the land,” said Stephanie Bleher, co-president of the Cherry Hills Land Preserve. “Since 1970, every master plan has talked about the preservation of open space. We have only five or six properties that have not been divided. People take for granted that they will stay that way, but this is not guaranteed. We have a shared responsibility and the funds we have now may not be enough.” “The struggle is our funding priorities for open space,” said former City Councilwoman Harriet LaMair, who is Cherry Hills Land Preserve director of Land Protection. “The question will be, has all the village spoken? what do our citizens want us to do with the money? You’ve been elected to make those decisions, I hope you won’t defer this decision.” VanderWerf said, “Every single person on this City Council ran and was elected on their support of open space initiatives.” “There are four main components for action,” said LaMair. “First there is the framework to work with the private sector. There was a survey and a Blue Ribbon Study, preceding the Master Plan. There is willingness to step forward and represent the interests of the
Village and the landowners before the developers show up. Now we need to do advance planning to create a framework for success. PTRC did an open space inventory, with prioritization for how well the open space matched open space criteria. So did the Land Preserve, and priorities meshed. Some projects are higher priority; we think PTRC should do long term plan for Little Dry Creek, for instance. “I’m shocked that you think that you need a vote to find out what our citizens want. I don’t think we can scream any louder that what makes the Village THE Village is open space. I certainly think I’ve heard the citizens loud and clear.” Stewart said, “There are very few true open spaces left. Time is running out on them. They may be gone by 2019 when our payments to South Suburban end. If our goal is to maximize those we know are vulnerable, this has to be thoughtful.” “We’ve been reactive,” said Roswell. “We’ve got to get proactive and plan...if we don’t take stock of those opportunities, they are going to pass us by.” The possibility of another public hearing, perhaps in February, regarding open space was raised, with no decision made during the council meeting. “What are the land parcels, big, open, natural?” said Tisdale. “Not every open space is of equal. Civic communicators is going to be important.”
Englewood police investigate bomb threat By Peter Jones Police are investigating a bomb threat that was called into the Sports Authority corporate headquarters in Englewood on Jan. 20. The call threatening to blow up the building in 30 minutes was made to the retailer’s large secured office complex at 1050 E. Hampden Ave. around 4 p.m. The building was searched, but no explosives were found, Englewood Police Sgt. Brian Cousineau reported. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Denver Sheriff’s Office K9 Bomb Unit were both called to the scene. The offices were released back to normal operations around 7:40 p.m. The motive for the threat remains unclear.
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A&E Briefs
‘Big...Bold...Beautiful’
Through Feb. 14, 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Curtis Arts & Humanities Center, 2349 E. Orchard Road, Greenwood Village. Exhibit will feature artist Rita Derjue. Information: Jo Cole, 303797-1779.
Met Opera Auditions
Jan. 26, 1:30 p.m., Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Denver Performing Arts Comples. Free and open to the public, no tickets required. Sopranos, mezzos, tenors and bass/ baritones go larynx-to-larynx on the stage. The top winner flies to New York to sing at the Met. Information at http://metopera auditionsrockies.org or 720-530-0483.
Tiny Tots Love Music CDOT is currently working on completing all four corners of the intersection at University Boulevard and Belleview Avenue Photo by Tom Barry
Some CDOT work remains at Cherry Hills intersection By Tom Barry The contractor for the Colorado Department of Transportation has completed most of the major punch lists for the project at University Boulevard and Belleview Avenue. A major reconstruction of the intersection began last spring and the timeline has been quite controversial with area residents getting the attention of Gov. Hickenlooper. There is still a significant amount of work to finish that is currently being conducted by construction crews. The landscaping work will be conducted this spring. “The median islands in the southeast and northwest corners should be completed by end of this week, and hopeful-
CLASSES
‘History of Skiing’
Jan. 23, 7 – 8 p.m., Stapleton Master Community Association, 2823 Roslyn St, Denver. Active Minds free class reviews the origins and history of skiing and explores current issues facing the industry and the emergence of Colorado towns as ski resorts and how that impacted them. No RSVP required.
Cooking Class: Hearty Middle Eastern Cuisine
Jan. 23, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Whole Foods Tamarac, 7400 E. Colorado Blvd., Denver. Join Chef Shellie from KitchenCUE and learn about the intensely flavored Middle Eastern cuisine. Reserve a spot at the Customer service Desk.
ly CDOT will have completed the signals by then too,” said Crystal Morgan, the spokeswoman for CDOT’s Region 1. “That will allow us to shut down until we have overnight temps warm enough to complete grinding, sawing/sealing and final striping. All of this work is of course weather permitting.” The intersection is controlled by the state and located in Cherry Hills Village. At this point, the Village has not received any official timetable when the project will be completed by CDOT. Once the project is completed, the red light cameras will reappear at the highly traveled intersection, which serves area residents, along with the Denver Tech Center.
American Sports Grill, 7939 E. Arapahoe Road #190, Greenwood Village. Join us at Jackson’s for great company, a fun atmosphere and complimentary appetizers, along with great drink specials! Visit www. dtcchamber.com to RSVP.
CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS
Greenwood Village Business After Hours
Jan. 23, 5 - 7 p.m., Jackson’s All
WELLSHIRE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Parents Day Out Registration
Feb. 8, 9 a.m. – noon, alumni and returning families, noon – 2 p.m., new families Registration forms available online at www.wpcdenver.org. For more information, please contact PDO Director Gail Hartman at 303-691-0346. Wellshire
Feb. 4, 7:30 – 9 a.m., Colore Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria, 2700 S. Broadway, Englewood. Featured speaker Joan Janis will present, You Deserve It All. Learn how to banish feelings of unworthiness and step into the life you know you secretly deserve. Reservations can be made by calling the chamber at 303-789-4473. For more information, contact Nancy Byers at nbconsulting@comcast.net or 303-6191309.
Jan. 26, 2 p.m., St. Andrews United Methodist Church, 9203 South University Boulevard, Highlands Ranch. The Highlands Ranch Concert free concert includes: Hands Across the Sea, a military march composed in 1899 by John Philip Sousa, Hoe Down from “Rodeo” by Aaron Copland and a Broadway Spectacular featuring Hello, Dolly, What I Did for Love, Mame, Tomorrow and Sunrise, Sunset. Visit www.hrconcertband.org, or contact Kelley at 303-683-4102.
‘Great Stories in Music: The Fantastic Story of Peer Gynt’
Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m., Littleton United
Calling all artists for People’s Fair
June 7 – 8. Fine art and Handcrafted applications are due on March 31, and applications for other vendors (Personal Service, Gourmet Pre-packaged Food, Greening-Repurpose, Medical Marketplace, and Marketplace) are due on April 4 Applications are available at www. peoplesfair.com. Contact Nicole Anderson at 303-830-1651.
Presbyterian Church is located at 2999 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver.
ST. GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Sunday Service Times
8 a.m., Traditional service 9:30 - 11:45 a.m., Nursery 10:15 a.m., All-age family service 6 pm, Gathering, an all-age informal service
Weekday Service Times
8 a.m., Morning Prayer, Monday & Friday 9 a.m., Eucharist, Wednesday (Healing prayer offered on 1st Wednesdays of every month) St. Gabriel the Archangel Episcopal Church is located at 6190 E. Quincy Ave., Cherry Hills Village. Info at www.stgabriels.org or call 303-771-1063.
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EVENTS
National Western Stock Show and Rodeo
Through Jan. 26, National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St., Denver. 303297-1166, www.nationalwestern.com.
Orchid Greenhouse and Jan. 31, 3 p.m., Englewood Public Showcase
Library, 1000 Englewood Pkwy Englewood. Antique bottles found in ghost towns tell fascinating stories about the early days in Colorado. Ida May Nicholl, a long time bottle digger and amateur historian, will tell the story. For more information 720-254-1897 or HistoricEnglewood.org
‘Wind Band Music from Three Centuries’
Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Opens with Liszt’s Les Preludes. Colorado 16 year-old piano prodigy Jiaqi Long will perform Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini and David Rutherford will narrate Peer Gynt along with great music by Edvard Grieg. Tickets at www. littleton symphony.org or Gorsett Violin Shop, 8100 S. Quebec St. B206, Centennial.
Sanctuary
Antique bottles tell Colorado ghost town stories
Englewood Chamber Learn to Ice Fish Feb. 8, March 8, 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., Women in Business Wildlife Experience, 10035 S Peoria St, Parker, one mile east of I-25 on Lincoln Luncheon Avenue. Begins with one-hour classroom skills session at the museum followed by an off-site, on-the-ice fishing experience at a local lake. Professional ice fishing guides will teach the class. Call 720- 488-3300.
Special concert for parents, grandparents and little ones. Feb. 3, 10:30 a.m., Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden, Cherry Hills Vil-
lage. Visit www.denverbrass.org or call 303832-4676.
Through Feb. 24, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver. Visit the Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory, Marnie’s Pavilion and the Orangery to stroll through a breathtaking collection of tropical plants. Don’t miss the Orchid Showcase in Marnie’s Pavilion and the Orangery, featuring colorful orchid displays. Repotting demos and care tips are provided on weekends. Showcase included in general admission; members get free admission. Visit www.botanicgardens.org.
Who Killed the Lindbergh Baby?
Jan. 27, 2 – 3 p.m., Bemis Public Library is located at 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Speaker and attorney Ted Borrillo will explore this historic case. The talk will focus on the questionable evidence and/or lack of evidence leading up to the conviction of Hauptmann. Borrillo is a graduate of Harvard Law School and served as Denver’s deputy city attorney.
‘Latinas Represent’
Feb. 6, 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m., History Colorado Museum, 1200 Broadway, Denver. New initiative launched by Political Parity (a nonpartisan program that seeks to collectively increase the number of women in high-level office) together with the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda (a coalition of the nation’s 36 preeminent national Latino organizations). For more information, contact Stephen Eisele at stephen_eisele@huntalt.org or 617-9951913, Sarah Lenti at sarah.lenti@gmail.com or 202-557-5461, or Melody Gonzales at melody@nationalhispanicleadership.org or 202-508-6917.
FUNDRAISERS
Goodwill’s Good Exchange Fashion Show & Clothing Swap
Feb. 6, 5:30-8:30 p.m., EXDO Event Center, 1399 35th St., Denver. Emmy awardwinning fashion guru Tim Gunn and Denver’s own Mondo Guerra will co-host. Gunn is co-host and mentor of Lifetime’s “Project Runway’’ and host of the upcoming fashion competition television show Under the Gunn. Fashion and fundraising for Goodwill Industries of Denver. To purchase tickets, visit www.goodwilldenver.org/exchange.
HEALTH
South Denver Health Center Free Classes
Classes held 11a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the South Denver Health Center, 1000 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. Free heart health nutrition and cooking demonstrations with Richard Collins, M.D. “The Cooking Cardiologist®,” along with Susan Buckley, RD, CDE. For more information or to register call 303-7441065, www.southdenver.com. Jan. 29, OMG! GMO’s
POLITICAL
Town Hall with State Representative Spencer Swalm
Jan. 25, 9:30 - 11:30 am, Castlewood Library, 6739 S Uinta St, Centennial.
Noon Hour cancelled Jan. 29
Jan. 29, the weekly Noon Hour meeting with Centennial Mayor Cathy Noon is cancelled. The meeting will reconvene Wednesday, Feb. 5 when Noon will be at the Centennial Civic Center, 13311 E. Arapahoe Road, to speak with Centennial citizens about ideas, concerns and questions from noon until 1 p.m. For more information, contact Jody Alioto at 303-754-3341.
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Legal Notices What are legal/public notices?
“(1) ‘Legal notice’ or ‘advertisement’ means any notice or other written matter required to be published in a newspaper by any laws of this state, or by the ordinances of any city or town, or by the order of any court of record of this state. “(2) ‘Privately supported legal notice or advertisement’ means any legal notice or advertisement which is required by federal, state, or local law or court order which is paid for by a person or entity other than a governmental entity either directly or by direct, specific reimbursement to the governmental entity. “(3) ‘Publicly supported legal notice or advertisement’ means any legal notice or advertisement which is required by federal, state, or local law or court order which is paid for by a governmental entity.” -Legal Publication Laws of Colorado, Colorado Press Association
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1523-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 22, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) JOHN DAVID CANNEY Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Date of Deed of Trust October 05, 2009 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 13, 2009 Recording Information (Reception Number) B9112611 Original Principal Amount $268,434.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $254,439.61 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT ‘A’ AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 2424 S DAHLIA ST, DENVER, CO 80222. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/19/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
12/26/2013 1/23/2014 The Villager
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: 10/22/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly L. Decker #32647 Toni M.N. Dale #30580
Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 302, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 223-7883 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. Attorney File # 13-049-25334 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 1523-2013 EXHIBIT A ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 7787, PAGE 284, ID# 197330407051, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT PT 5, BLOCK 1, ZIMMERMAN SUB. BY FEE SIMPLE DEED FROM RICK R. ROBINEAU AS SET FORTH IN BOOK 7787 PAGE 284 DATED 11/23/1994 AND RECORDED 11/30/1994, ARAPAHOE COUNTY RECORDS, STATE OF COLORADO. Published in the Villager First Published December 26, 2013 Last Published January 23, 2014 Legal #: 1523-2013 _______________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1533-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 24, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Joe A. Mossman and Karrie A. Mossman Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for The Mortgage Company, a Colorado Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Flagstar Bank, FSB Date of Deed of Trust December 21, 2004 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 11, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number) B5004672 Original Principal Amount $244,177.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $223,803.10 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 8, BLOCK 21, BROADWAY ESTATES FILING NO. ONE, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 6686 S Kit Carson Street, Centennial, CO 80121. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/19/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street,
Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
12/26/2013 1/23/2014 The Villager
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: 10/24/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Jennifer Griest #34830 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Reagan Larkin #42309 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 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. Attorney File # 13-06292 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Villager First Published December 26, 2013 Last Published January 23, 2014 Legal #: 1533-2013 ________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1540-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 25, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Cheryl L. Quigley Original Beneficiary(ies) Englewood Mortgage Company, A Colorado Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Provident Funding Associates, L.P. Date of Deed of Trust August 27, 2002 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 10, 2002 Recording Information (Reception Number) B2167529 Original Principal Amount $111,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $89,641.20 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE WEST 68 FEET OF LOTS 1 TO 3, AND THE WEST 68 FEET OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 4, BLOCK 19, EVANSTON BROADWAY ADDITION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 3100 South Emerson Street, Englewood, CO 80110. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/19/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
12/26/2013 1/23/2014 The Villager
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: 10/25/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Jennifer Griest #34830 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Reagan Larkin #42309 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 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. Attorney File # 13-06697 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Villager First Published December 26, 2013 Last Published January 23, 2014 Legal #: 1540-2013 ________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1555-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 29, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Orlando Renteria and Reyna Martinez Original Beneficiary(ies) Banco Popular North America Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Bayview Loan Servicing LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company Date of Deed of Trust August 01, 2007 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 08, 2007 Recording Information (Reception Number) B7102164 Original Principal Amount
$175,750.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $139,292.83 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. Lot 21, BLOCK 1, VALLEY VIEW HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 3540 West Edgemore Place, Englewood, CO 80110. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/26/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
1/2/2014 1/30/2014 The Villager
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: 10/29/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Oliver E. Frascona, Esq. #5748 Karen J. Radakovich, Esq. #11649 Frascona Joiner Goodman and Greenstein PC 4750 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, CO 80305-5500 (303) 494-3000 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. Attorney File # 7192-1910 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Villager First Published January 2, 2014 Last Published January 30, 2014 Legal #: 1555-2013 ________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1567-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 5, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be
recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Olga Demidova Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Provident Funding Associates, L.P. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Provident Funding Associates, L.P. Date of Deed of Trust May 13, 2009 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 22, 2009 Recording Information (Reception Number) B9053846 Original Principal Amount $276,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $261,601.17 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 28, CASTLEWOOD FILING NO. 12, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED ON JULY 16, 2004 AT RECEPTION NO. B4127329, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 6525 South Abilene Street, Centennial, CO 80111. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 03/05/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
1/9/2014 2/6/2014 The Villager
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: 11/05/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975
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January 23, 2014 • THE VILLAGER • PAGE 19 — Continued from page 18— Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 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. Attorney File # 1325.00131 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012
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.
Published in the Villager First Published January 9, 2014 Last Published February 6, 2014 Legal #: 1567-2013 _________________________________
LOT 11, EXCEPT THE SOUTH THREE FEET THEREOF, BLOCK 9, GAISER HOLLY RIDGE, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1573-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 6, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) JILL DAVIS Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO., INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Date of Deed of Trust February 09, 2007 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 16, 2007 Recording Information (Reception Number) B7020759 Original Principal Amount $195,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $176,007.84 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. LOTS 17 AND 18, BLOCK 28, TOGETHER WITH A PERPETUAL EASEMENT ACROSS THE NORTH 3 FEET OF THE EAST 20 FEET OF THE WEST 45 FEET OF LOT 19, BLOCK 28, JACKSON’S BROADWAY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 4266 SOUTH ELATI STREET, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 03/05/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
1/9/2014 2/6/2014 The Villager
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: 11/06/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly L. Decker #32647 Toni M.N. Dale #30580 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 302, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 223-7883 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. Attorney File # 13-945-25481 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Villager First Published January 9, 2014 Last Published February 6, 2014 Legal #: 1573-2013 ________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1579-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 6, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Thomas P Barnes and Joyce L Barnes Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for GreenPoint Mortgage Funding, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Nationstar Mortgage LLC Date of Deed of Trust July 16, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 12, 2003 Recording Information (Reception Number) B3244083 Original Principal Amount $252,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $216,760.79 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 3300 South Locust Street, Denver, CO 80222. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 03/05/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
1/9/2014 2/6/2014 The Villager
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: 11/06/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Jennifer Griest #34830 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Reagan Larkin #42309 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 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. Attorney File # 13-04128 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Villager First Published January 9, 2014 Last Published February 6, 2014 Legal #: 1579-2013 _________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1584-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 12, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Caramel A Russell Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Bank, NA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust December 06, 2002 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 07, 2003 Recording Information (Reception Number) B3003767 Original Principal Amount $50,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $49,838.99 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. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 7476 E. ARKANSAS AVE. #05-04, DENVER, CO 80231. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 03/12/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
1/16/2014 2/13/2014 The Villager
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: 11/12/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 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. Attorney File # 9108.00101 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 1584-2013 Exhibit A THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO.4, BUILDING 5, WINDSONG CONDOMINIUMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF THE WINDSONG CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED JULY 12, 1983, IN BOOK 3912 AT PAGE 441, AND ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS THERETO, AND MAP RECORDED JULY 12, 1983, IN BOOK 65 AT PAGE 47, AND ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS THERETO, IN THE RECORDS OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF PARKING SPACE NO. N.A., COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Published in the Villager First Published January 16, 2014 Last Published February 13, 2014 Legal #: 1584-2013 ________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1606-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 20, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.
Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 302, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 223-7883 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. Attorney File # 13-942-25366 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 1606-2013 Exhibit A CONDOMINIUM NO. 1507, BUILDING NO.1, THE WATERFORD CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DECLARATION RECORDED JANUARY 17, 1983 IN BOOK 3777 AT PAGE 237, AND CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED JANUARY 17, 1983 IN PLAT BOOK 60 AT PAGE 71 TO 75 OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY RECORDS, TOGETHER WITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE FOR THE FOLLOWING LIMITED COMMON ELEMENTS: STORAGE SPACE B-30 AND B-19 AND PARKING SPACE B-95, B-96 AND B-97, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Published in the Villager First Published January 23, 2014 Last Published February 20, 2014 Legal #: 1606-2013 ________________________________ NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to Stephen L. Waugh, Robin L. Waugh, Joseph A. Smith, Jo Ann Smith, Account Brokers, Inc., Jefferson Capital Systems LLC, One Reverse Mortgage LLC, Arapahoe County Public Trustee, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Bonnie J. Weiss You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 4th day of November, 2010, A.D. the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Tower Lien LLC, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit:
If applicable, a description of any changes to the deed of trust described in the notice of election and demand pursuant to affidavit as allowed by statutes: C.R.S.§38-35-109(5) THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION WAS CORRECTED BY SCRIVENER’S AFFIDAVIT RECORDED 10/30/2013 AT RECEPTION NO. D3133709 IN THE RECORDS OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 03/19/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
1/23/2014 2/20/2014 The Villager
You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 4th day of November, 2010, A.D. the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Trevor Vernon, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit:
That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2009;
That said Tower Lien LLC, on the 12th day of November, 2013, the present holder of said certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Tower Lien LLC, at 9:00 o’clock a.m. on the 15th day of April, 2014, A.D., unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 9th day of December, 2013, A.D.
Published in the Villager First Published December 26, 2013 Last Published January 9, 2013 Legal #: 3844 ________________________________ NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to Bow Mar South, Inc., Denver Realty Associates Company, Bow-Mar Owners, Inc., KC & Associates, LLC, Bruce B. Beemer You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 4th day of November, 2010, A.D. the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Trevor Vernon, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: ALL THE LAND UNDERLYING LOWER & UPPER TULE LAKES THAT LIES IN SW 1/4 EX PARCELS DEEDED TOG WITH A PARCEL OF LAND LYING BTWN SD LAKES & S OF BOWLES LAKE & N OF TULE LAKE DR SEC 18-5-68 and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to Trevor Vernon; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2009; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Bow-Mar South Inc. for said year 2009; That said Trevor Vernon, on the 6th day of December, 2013, the present holder of said certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate;
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;
That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Trevor Vernon, on or about the 14th day of May, 2014, A.D., unless the same has been redeemed.
DATE: 11/20/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly L. Decker #32647 Toni M.N. Dale #30580
Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 7th day of January, 2014, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in the Villager
and associated management software within the City of Greenwood Village. The project is funded by the City of Greenwood Village. Proposals will be received until 4:00 PM on January 31, 2014, at the Public Works Facility, 10001 East Costilla Avenue, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80112-3730. Request for proposals can be obtained from the Greenwood Village website at www.greenwoodvillage.com/ bids. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and waive informalities or irregularities therein. Any proposal received as a result of this request is prepared at the preparer’s expense and becomes City property and therefore, public record. Published in the Villager First Published January 16, 2014 Last Published January 23, 2014 Legal #: 4005 ________________________________ NOTIICE TO CREDITORS Estate to KAY SONDRA CHILDERS A/K/A , KAY S. CHILDERS, A/K/A KAY CHILDERS, deceased.
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and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to Trevor Vernon;
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 21, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred.
That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2009; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Ralph W. and Gloria L. Zimmer Trustees of R W Zimmer Trust for said year 2009;
Marla K Childers and Todd C. Childers, Co-Personal Representatives C/O James A Littlepage, Attorney at Law 1777 S Harrison St, Ste 1500 Denver, CO 80210
That said Trevor Vernon, on the 6th day of December, 2013, the present holder of said certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate;
Published in the Villager First Published January 16, 2014 Last Published January 30, 2014 Legal #: 4006 _______________________________
That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Trevor Vernon, on or about the 14th day of May, 2014, A.D., unless the same has been redeemed.
ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 7th day of January, 2014, A.D.
Published in the Villager First Published January 16, 2014 Last Published January 30, 2014 Legal #: 3993 _________________________________
Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
Ralph W. Zimmer, Gloria L. Zimmer, Ralph W. Zimmer and Gloria L. Zimmer as Trustees of the Ralph W. Zimmer Trust, Harold E. Zimmer, Harry W. Carlson
and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to Tower Lien LLC;
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 property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 1900 EAST GIRARD PLACE #1507, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110.
To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to
Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County
That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Stephen L. and Robin L. Waugh, Jt Ten, for said year 2009;
ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT ‘A’ AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH.
NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED
LOT 5 BLK 2 VILLAGE EAST UNIT 2 2ND FLG
Original Grantor(s) EDWIN L NOVAK Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, STONECREEK FUNDING CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt M&T BANK Date of Deed of Trust May 23, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 09, 2003 Recording Information (Reception Number) B3123772 Original Principal Amount $750,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $749,993.94
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
First Published January 16, 2014 Last Published January 30, 2014 Legal #: 3992 ________________________________
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BEFORE THE CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE PARKS, TRAILS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AT THE VILLAGE CENTER, 2450 E. QUINCY AVENUE, CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, COLORADO 80113, ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2014 AT 6:30 P.M. REGARDING A REQUEST BY THE CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE FOR APPROVAL OF AN EXPANDED USE PERMIT, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XX OF THE CITY’S ZONING ORDINANCE, TO INSTALL A PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITY AT DAHLIA HALLOW PARK (SOUTHWEST CORNER OF EAST OXFORD AVENUE AND SOUTH DAHLIA STREET). THE APPLICATION IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT THE CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, 2450 EAST QUINCY AVENUE, CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, CO 80113 OR YOU MAY CALL 303-7832721 FOR MORE INFORMATION. ALL PROTESTS OR COMMENTS MUST BE MADE IN WRITING ON OR BEFORE THE DATE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING, OR BY PERSONAL APPEARANCE AT THE PUBLIC HEARING. Published in the Villager First Published January 16, 2014 Legal #: 3996 _________________________________ CITY OF GLENDALE NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE is hereby given of a public hearing before the City Council of the City of Glendale, Colorado, at 7 p.m. on the 7th day of January, 2014, at 950 South Birch Street, Glendale, Colorado, for the purpose of considering the adoption by reference of the “Model Traffic Code” 2010 edition as the traffic ordinance of the City of Glendale, Colorado. Copies of the Model Traffic Code are on file at the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. If enacted as an ordinance of the City, the Model Traffic Code will not be published in full, but, in accordance with state law, copies will be kept on file. The “Model Traffic Code” 2010 edition is published by the Colorado Department of Transportation, Safety and Traffic Engineering Branch, 3201 East Arkansas Avenue, EP 700, Denver, CO 80222. The subject matter of the Model Traffic Code relates primarily to comprehensive traffic control regulation for the City of Glendale. The purpose of the ordinance and the code adopted therein is to provide a system of traffic regulations consistent with the state law and generally conforming to similar regulations throughout the state and the nation. This notice given and published by the order of the City Council of the City of Glendale, Colorado. Dated this 26th day of November, 2013. CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO Sherry Frame, City Clerk First Notice of Hearing: January 16, 2014 Second Notice of Hearing: January 23, 2014 Published in the Villager First Published January 16, 2014 Last Published January 23, 2014 Legal #: 3997 ________________________________ NOTICE: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO The City of Greenwood Village invites proposals for: Remote Weather Information Station Project. A project to provide two remote weather information stations
To whom it may concern: This notice is given with regard to items in the custody of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office that have been released for public auction. The Sheriff’s Office will release numerous items including but not limited to, bicycles, jewelry, audio/ visual equipment, automotive parts, tools, sports equipment (such as camping, rafting, skiing gear, etc.), household goods and other items of personal property to a private auction company identified as Propertyroom.com. These items will be released for on-line bidding starting January 31, 2014. The auction on Propertyroom.com is open to the public. If any citizen believes they have property in the possession of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office that can be identified, and for which they can show proof of ownership associated with a written report that has been filed with the Sheriff’s Office prior to this announcement, can contact the evidence section of the Sheriff’s Office. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in the Villager First Piublished January 23, 2014 Legal #: 4008 ________________________________ DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 649-6355 Telephone PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: BABY GIRL HOUPT Child, And Concerning: APRIL HOUPT, MICHAEL RAY, AND JOHN DOE Respondents. Marilee McWilliams Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive, Aurora, CO 80012 Tel: (303) 636-1883 Fax: (303) 636-1889 Registration No. 16564 Case No: 13JV1316 Division: 24 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding MICHAEL RAY AND JOHN DOE is set for February 18, 2014 at 8:30 AM in Division 24 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7305 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child(ren) dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code. Published in the Villager First Piublished January 23, 2014 Legal #: 4009 ________________________________ CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AN APPLICATION FOR A HOTEL/RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE FEBRUARY 6, 2014 Notice is hereby given that the Centennial Liquor Licensing Authority will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, February 6, 2014 at 6:00 p.m., Centennial Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, Colorado, to consider an application for a new Hotel/Restaurant Liquor License for Christian Living Communities, dba Someren Glen, 4751 & 4761 E. Costilla Ave, Centennial, CO 80122. The applicant is a Corporation: Russ DenBraber, CEO 4751 E. Costilla Ave Centennial, CO 80122 Public comment will be heard at the hearing or written communications
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PAGE 20 • THE VILLAGER • January 23, 2014 — Continued from page 19— regarding the issuance of this license may be submitted to the Liquor License Administrator, Centennial Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, CO 80112 by no later than February 6, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. By order of Brenda J. Madison, City Clerk January 15, 2014. /s/ Barbara Setterlind Deputy City Clerk Published in the Villager First Piublished January 23, 2014 Legal #: 4010 ________________________________ CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RELATED TO THE CHERRY HILLS ASSISTED LIVING REZONING CASE NUMBER LU-13-00242 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Centennial will consider a Rezoning and Regulating Plan for the following property legally described as: PARCEL A: THAT PART OF THE NORTH ONE HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE QUARTER OF SECTION 23,TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 23; THENCE SOUTH 0° 02’ 33” EAST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER 380.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 68° 57’ 48” WEST 128.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 83° 28’ 52” WEST 200.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 65° 03’ 30” WEST 123.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 35° 09’ 56” WEST 214.77 FEET; THENCE NORTH 78° 08’ 48” WEST 288.06 FEET; THENCE NORTH 59° 56’ 26” WEST 110.0 FEET, TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE NORTH 89° 04’ 22” EAST 930.36 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPT ANY PORTION OF SUBJECT PROPERTY LYING WITHIN THE RIGHT OF WAY FOR SOUTH UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. _ PARCEL B: AN EASEMENT FOR PARKING PURPOSES OVER AND UPON THE TRACT OF LAND AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT RECORDED NOVEMBER 24, 1976 IN BOOK 2521 AT PAGE 597, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. PARCEL C: AN EASEMENT FOR THE JOINT USE OF A PARKING LOT AND RELATED FACILITIES TO BE CONSTRUCTED, AS SET FORTH IN CONSTRUCTION, USE AND ALONG AGREEMENT RECORDED APRIL 16, 1991 IN BOOK 6134 AT PAGE 294, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. PARCEL D: AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS BY MOTOR VEHICLES, PEDESTRIANS AND BICYCLES OVER AND ACROSS “PARCELS A, B AND C” AS SAID PARCELS ARE DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT 3 AND DEPICTED IN EXHIBIT 4 TO THAT CERTAIN GRANT AND RELINQUISHMENT OF EASMENTS RECORDED AUGUST 10, 2000 UNDER RECEPTION NO. B0099411, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider the proposed Rezoning at a public hearing on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon hereafter as possible. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard. The hearing will be held in the Centennial Council Chambers, City of Centennial Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, CO 80112 at the above date and time. Further information concerning this proposal may be obtained by calling the City of Centennial Community Development Department at 303-754-3308.
Published in the Villager First Piublished January 23, 2014 Legal #: 4011 _________________________________ ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado (the “City”) will receive sealed bids at the Greenwood Village Maintenance Facility, 10001 East Costilla Avenue, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80112-3730, until 3:00 pm on Friday, February 7, 2014 for the Westlands Park Irrigation Improvements project. The scope of the project includes the construction of 625 linear feet of horizontally bored 4” HDPE pipe, 330 linear feet of open trenched 4” HDPE pipe, a new 500 GMP irrigation pump station to include a prefabricated pump setup, 5 feet diameter wetwell, 16” diameter intake pipe, 12’ x 24’ CMU pump house, minor concrete structures, irrigation communication systems and irrigation connection upgrades. The plans and specifications for Westlands Park Irrigation Improvements are available electronically via QuestCDN on the Greenwood Village website (www. greenwoodvillage.com/bids). The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to make final determination in the event of duplications. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for opening thereof. Preference is hereby given to materials, supplies, and provisions produced, manufactured, or grown in Colorado, quality being equal to articles offered by competitors outside of the State. Colorado labor shall be employed to perform the work for which bids are requested herein to the extent of not less than eighty percent (80%) of each type or class of labor in the several classifications of skilled and common labor employed on such work, pursuant to C.R.S. § 8-17-101. The City requires a certified or cashier’s check, or a corporate surety bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid amount before the City can accept or consider any bid. The bid and the deposit shall be filed with the City Engineer’s Office, securely sealed and endorsed on the outside with a brief statement as to the nature of the item or work for which the bid is provided. Upon a bid award, such bond shall be returned to the unsuccessful bidder(s). In the case of the successful bidder, the bid bond will be returned upon receipt of the required payment and performance bonds, each in the full amount of the contract price. Such bonds will be retained by the City until the two year (2) warranty period has expired. Bids will be opened publicly at 3:01 pm on February 7, 2014, at the Greenwood Village Maintenance Facility, and shall be tabulated by the City. Any questions regarding the project should be directed Suzanne Moore at (303) 708-6142. /s/ John Sheldon Director of Public Works Published in the Villager First Published January 23, 2014 Last Published January 30, 2014 Legal #: 4012 ________________________________ City of Greenwood Village Notice of Proposed Disposition of Unclaimed Property NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Section 4-10-120, City of Greenwood Village Code, attempts have been made to contact owners of certain unclaimed property which the City has had in its possession for a period of thirty (30) days. Claim has not been made for the following property. The owners are unknown, the estimated value is unknown, and it is being held or was deposited because it was found property: •Gray and Red Skis •Black and White Callaway Golf Bag •Multiple Computers •Key with Starfish Key Chain •LEI Black Glasses •Tan Leather Coat •Glasses •Keys •Magna Bicycle •Blue Novarra Mountain Bicycle
•Schwinn Bicycle •Centurion Green Bicycle •Child’s Orange Razor Bicycle •Black Schwinn Bicycle If anyone asserts to be the owner of any of the above-mentioned item, inquiry for claim should be made in writing to Chandra Thurston, City of Greenwood Village, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591, and should contain information identifying the item by a SERIAL NUMBER, COLOR, and/or CERTAIN CHARACTERISTIC MARKINGS OF THE ITEM. If the owner fails to provide Chandra with a written claim for the property within (30) days of the publication of this notice, the items shall become the sole property of the City of Greenwood Village and any claim by the owner to such property shall be deemed forfeited pursuant to Section 4-10-120 of the Municipal Code. ATTEST: BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO /s/ Susan M. Phillips, MMC City Clerk /s/ Ronald J. Rakowsky Mayor Published in the Villager First Piublished January 23, 2014 Legal #: 4013 ________________________________ NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT for Greenwood Village Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado will make final payment at the City Hall, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591 on the 7th day of February, 2014 to R&D Pipeline Construction for all work done by said contractor for the project called Village Greens Park Water Service Relocation, said construction being within the boundaries of the City of Greenwood Village, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, subject to prior satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said work by the City of Greenwood Village. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, provisions, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractors, at any time up to and including time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim to the City Manager, City of Greenwood Village, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591, at or before the time and date hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement or claim at any time up to and including the time of final settlement will release said City of Greenwood Village, Colorado, its Council, officers, agents and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim. ATTEST: BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
to sell malt, vinous and spirituous liquor for on-premises consumption. A Public Hearing to consider the application has been scheduled to be held before the City Council of the City of Greenwood Village acting as the Local Licensing Authority on Monday, February 3, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Greenwood Village City Hall, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. Any party in interest shall be allowed to present evidence and to cross examine witnesses at the Public Hearing. Names of Managing Member and Members of the LLC: Member Eugene De Juan of Cascade Construction, 1598 Shrader Street, San Fransisco, CA 94117 Member Anil Kapakr of Stargate Investments, 1104 Riverside Drive, Los Altos, CA 94024 Managing Member Lamar Bushnell, 2243 Sunset Drive, Ventura, CA 93001 Member Brad Brown, 655 Kirkstore Court, Sna Ramon, CA 94582 Member Ronald Bushnell of Rocky Mountain Investments, 3711 Del Rio Circle, St. George, UT 84790 Information as to the application, procedures, petitions or remonstrances may be obtained from the City Clerk at Greenwood Village City Hall. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE SUSAN M. PHILLIPS, MMC CITY CLERK Published in the Villager First Piublished January 23, 2014 Legal #: 4015 _________________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Trustees of the Town of Foxfield hereby gives notice that a public hearing shall be held at the South Metro Fire Protection District Station #42, 7320 South Parker Road, Foxfield, Colorado, at 6:30 p.m. on February 20, 2014, concerning A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REENACTING CHAPTER 17 OF THE TOWN OF FOXFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE PROVIDING FOR SUBDIVISIONS. Copies of the proposed ordinance and the Foxfield Municipal Code are available for public inspection by contacting the Town Clerk at 303-680-1544 or Clerk@ TownofFoxfield.com. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS MAY ATTEND Published in the Villager First Piublished January 23, 2014 Legal #: 4016 _________________________________ The Town of Foxfield at the Regular Board Meeting on January 16, 2014, passed the following ordinances: Ordinance #2014-01 entitled “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PROVISIONS OF THE TOWN OF FOXFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPOSITION OF THE MAXIMUM FINE ALLOWED BY STATE LAW”
Ordinance #2014-02 entitled “A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND CORRECTING THE CODIFIED LANGUAGE OF SECTION 2-2-10(a) OF THE TOWN OF FOXFIELD MUNICIPAL /s/ Ronald J. Rakowsky, CODE CONCERNING THE TERMS Mayor FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES” Published in the Villager First Piublished January 23, 2014 To request a copy of the above ordiLast Published January 30, 2014 nances in their entirety, please contact: Legal #: 4014 _________________________________ Randi Gallivan, Town Clerk Clerk@TownofFoxfield.com GREENWOOD VILLAGE P. O. Box 461450 Foxfield, CO 80046 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUR(303) 680-1544 SUANT TO THE LIQUOR LAWS OF THE STATE OF COLORADO Published in the Villager First Piublished January 23, 2014 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Legal #: 4017 Rocky Mountain Properties LLC, by ap________________________________ plication dated December 13, 2013, has requested the Local Liquor Licensing AuNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING thority of the City of Greenwood Village to grant a Tavern Liquor License to WingThe Board of Trustees of the Town of ate by Wyndham at 8000 East Peakview Foxfield hereby gives notice that a public Avenue, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 hearing shall be held at the South Metro /s/ Susan M. Phillips, City Clerk
Littleton board applications due Jan. 31
Littleton City Council invites city residents to apply for vacancies on the city’s boards, commissions and authorities. Applications are available at littletongov.org/boards. Questions may be directed to City Clerk Wendy Heffner at 303795-3753. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31. City Council will review the applications and schedule interviews in mid-February. Appointments will be made in March and terms will begin April 1. Following is a list of the city’s boards, commissions and authorities: Board of Adjustment – five members, two alternates – threeyear terms (two vacancies) This quasi-judicial body is authorized to grant zoning variances and hear appeals on administrative staff decisions. It meets as needed the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. in the council chamber. Building Board of Appeals – five members, two alternates – threeyear terms (three vacancies) This quasi-judicial body is authorized to review building code issues and make decisions on matters concerning the suspension and revocation of licenses arising under the Uniform Building Code. It meets as needed the third Thursday of the month at 7
p.m. in the council chamber. Election Commission – three members – four-year terms (one vacancy) The Election Commission reviews, recommends and establishes procedures for municipal elections based on City Charter, municipal code and state statute provisions. It establishes voting districts and appoints election judges. It has charge of all activities and duties required of it by law or City Charter in conducting municipal elections. The commission meets as needed. Fine Arts Board – seven members – three-year terms (four vacancies) The Fine Arts Board provides arts programs for the city through the review and selection of art works and exhibitions at public locations and public facilities throughout Littleton; serves as stewards of the Littleton art portfolio; serves as the city’s representatives in art-related projects with other public and private agencies to encourage the use of the arts in response to community needs and interests; promotes arts within the city to enhance quality of life; recommends acquisition and disposition of city-owned art within city policies; and reviews the proposed annual fine-arts budget and makes recommendations. Meetings are held the third Thursday of the
month at 7 p.m. Historical Preservation Board – seven members, two alternates – three-year terms (five vacancies) The Historical Preservation Board reviews properties nominated for designation as a historic landmark or historic district and makes recommendations to the City Council regarding historic designations; assists in public-education programs including, but not limited to, walking tours, brochures, a marker program for historic properties, lectures and conferences; reviews and issues certificates of historic appropriateness, certificates of economic hardship, and/or certificates of demolition, when appropriate, on any application for alteration, moving or demolishing a designated historic landmark or contributing property or noncontributing property in a historic district; creates a preservation plan of historic districts and historic landmarks; and advises City Council on matters related to preserving the historic character of the city. Meetings are held the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Library Board – seven members – three-year terms (two vacancies) The Library Board assists the library director in planning for library services and programs to serve
Fire Protection District Station #42, 7320 South Parker Road, Foxfield, Colorado, at 6:30 p.m. on February 20, 2014, concerning A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE ENACTING MINOR AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 16 OF THE FOXFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING ZONING. Copies of the proposed ordinance and the Foxfield Municipal Code are available for public inspection by contacting the Town Clerk at 303-680-1544 or Clerk@ TownofFoxfield.com. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS MAY ATTEND Published in the Villager First Piublished January 23, 2014 Legal #: 4018 _________________________________ CENTENNIAL AIRPORT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that during a regular meeting which begins at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2014 the Board of Commissioners of the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority will hold a Public Hearing at which all interested persons will be given the opportunity to be heard concerning three Applications Under Centennial Airport’s Minimum Standards for Commercial Aeronautical Activities from the following entities: 1.Affordable Detailing Services, LLC to conduct Mobile Aircraft Detailing as defined under Part 3 Section (11); 2.The Club at Centennial, LLC dba Aspen Flying Club to conduct Airframe and Power Plant Repair as defined under Part 3 Section (3); 3.General Aviation Flying Services, Inc. dba Meridian Air Charter to conduct Air Charter as defined under Part 3 Section (5). The hearing will be held in the Wright Brothers Room of the Control Tower/ Administration Building located at 7800 South Peoria Street, Englewood, Colorado 80112 at the above date and time. More information concerning these applications is available and may be reviewed in the Administration Office of the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority at the same address as stated above. Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority Published in the Villager First Piublished January 23, 2014 Legal #: 4019 ________________________________ INVITATION TO BID Willow Trace Metropolitan District (hereinafter called the “Owner”) will receive sealed Bids for the Fence Project (the “Project”) at 2154 Commons Ave., Centennial, Colorado 80122 until 5:00 p.m., January 31, 2013. At such time, Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud. A description of the Work to be performed is: Replacement of entire perimeter fence consisting of approximately 11,600 linear feet. Current fence has a combination of 1x4 pickets with 4x6 posts and 1x6 pickets with 4x4 posts. District wants to replace fencing with similarly styled pickets and posts along with 1x6 facia at top and bottom for reinforcement. Project will be completed over 4-5 years. Bid packages will be available for pickup after 8:00 a.m., on January 23, 2013, at 2154 Commons Ave., Centennial, Colorado 80122. Bids shall be made on the forms furnished by the Owner and shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope and endorsed with the name of the Bidder. Bidders must supply a list of Subcontractors providing $10,000 or more in labor and/or materials to the Project. Attention is called to the fact that Bidders offer to assume the obligations and liabilities imposed by the Contract Documents. The Successful Bidder for the Project will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond in the full amount
of the Contract Price, in conformity with the requirements of the Contract Documents. Bidders are hereby advised that the Owner reserves the right to not award a Contract until sixty (60) days from the date of the opening of Bids, and Bidders expressly agree to keep their Bids open for the sixty (60) day time period. Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive any informality, technicality or irregularity in any Bid, to disregard all non-conforming, non-responsive, conditional or alternate Bids, to negotiate contract terms with the Successful Bidder, to require statements or evidence of Bidders’ qualifications, including financial statements, and to accept the proposal that is in the opinion of the Owner in its best interest. Owner reserves the right to accept any combination of Bids which in Owner’s sole, and absolute judgment will, under all circumstances, best serve the Owner’s interests. Owner also reserves the right to extend the Bidding period by Addendum if it appears in its interest to do so. Published in the Villager First Piublished January 23, 2014 Legal #: 4020 _________________________________ NOTICE AS TO 2014 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 2014 budget has been submitted to the GREENWOOD NORTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, for the fiscal year 2014. A copy of such budget has been filed in the office of the accountant, Jack Harms, CPA., 5310 Ward Road, Suite G-07, Arvada, Colorado, 80002, where same is open for public inspection. Such budget will be considered at a special meeting of the Greenwood North Metropolitan District to be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 27, 2014. The meeting will be held at 7400 East Orchard Road, Suite 3300, in Greenwood Village, Colorado. Any interested elector within the Greenwood North Metropolitan District may inspect the budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2014 budget. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: GREENWOOD NORTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ SETER & VANDER WALL, P.C. Attorneys for the District Published in the Villager First Piublished January 23, 2014 Legal #: 4021 _________________________________ NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of KAY SONDRA CHILDERS A/K/A , KAY S. CHILDERS, A/K/A KAY CHILDERS, deceased. Case Number 2013PR30343 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 23, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Marla K. Childers and Todd C. Childers, Co-Personal Representatives c/o James A. Littlepage, Attorney at Law 1777 S. Harrison St., Ste. 1500 Denver, CO 80210 Published in the Villager First Published January 23, 2014 Last Published February 6, 2014 Legal #: 4022 ________________________________
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community needs and interests; reviews and recommends a longrange plan; makes recommendations regarding the use of gifts to the library; serves as an advisory body in the formulation of library policies; acts as a mediator in matters involving freedom-to-read disputes with citizens; promotes the use of library public facilities to further City Council goals; and reviews the proposed annual library budget and makes recommendations. Meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. Licensing Authority – five members, two alternates – three-year terms (three vacancies) The Licensing Authority is the decision-making body on matters dealing with liquor licensing and medical marijuana centers in the city. This includes reviewing requests for new liquor licenses and medical-marijuana centers, as well as various actions and hearings for current license holders. The application process involves approval by the Littleton Licensing Authority and by the State of Colorado. Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. Museum Board – seven members – three-year terms (three vacancies) The Museum Board assists the museum director in planning for museum services, programs and potential accreditation and affiliation to serve community needs and
interests. At least every three years, it reviews and recommends longrange plans and annual programs; makes recommendations regarding the use of gifts/loans to the museum; serves as an advisory body in the formulation of museum policies; has final authority over the disposition of unwanted collections; acts as a mediator in matters involving exhibition/program content disputes with citizens; promotes the use of museum public facilities to further city council goals; and reviews the proposed annual museum budget and makes recommendations. Meetings are held the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Planning Board – seven members, two alternates – three-year terms (two vacancies) The Planning Board is responsible for reviewing and making recommendations on master plans, land annexations and initial zoning, flood plain designation, rezoning proposals and new subdivisions. Meetings are held the second and fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. South Metro Housing Options – seven members – five-year terms (two vacancies) South Metro Housing Options administers public housing programs, coordinates senior community service programs and makes policy decisions. Meetings are held the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
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A banner for Broncos fans
Photos by Tom Barry
The Norton family shopped at the new Broncos Locker store for Taylor, 4, visiting from Orange County, Calif.
Team opens new Broncos Locker in Centennial
By Tom Barry he cash registers are ringing up purchases of Broncos memorabilia by loyal fans throughout the country, especially in the Mile High City and surrounding communities. That’s after the Broncos soundly defeated Tom Brady and his Patriots, 26–16, on Jan. 19 to attain the highly prized American Football Conference Championship. The team is now headed for the Super Bowl in New Jersey. The Broncos established a business relationship with Gameday Merchandising in Littleton in 2010. The hometown company runs the three Broncos stores and currently works with 16 teams, including two colleges, two MLB and five NBA teams. The Broncos are the only NFL team on the Gameday roster. Gameday manages and operates the massive 6,000 square-foot store at Sports Authority Field at Mile High, a tourist attraction that has been open year-round selling authentic NFL items since the sta-
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dium opened in 2001. The most popular items bear the names of Peyton Manning, Wes Welker, Von Miller and Eric Decker in that order, according to Scott Franklin, who manages the Broncos stores for Gameday. “The Stadium, by far, is the highest volume location,” Franklin said. Gameday’s retail centers sell items ranging from $1 to $2,000. The Dove Valley store will be expanding as the team constructs an enhanced training facility slated to open next fall. Gameday also operates a makeshift store open to the public during training camp. A third facility has been open seasonally at Streets at SouthGlenn, but for the last three years, the temporary facility has operated at Centennial Promenade, just north of Park Meadows. The Broncos now have another permanent home at the Promenade. In August, the team opened the Broncos Locker, a 1,500 square-foot store at 7615 E. County Line Road. The team, its coaches and staff, along with their families,
have purchased their own Broncos items at the store, receiving a standard discount. “I’ve not met Manning,” Franklin said, “but I’ve met his wife and kids. They actually come into the store in Centennial on occasion.” The Broncos Locker is jampacked with orange and blue merchandise and some hard-to-find NFL items. “We went to [several sportinggoods chain stores] looking for a shirt that would fit [my 5-year-old daughter],” said customer Skip Spear. “She has been dying for a Broncos T-shirt and I promised I would get her one.” Young Adalee left smiling with an orange shirt with the team’s logo. The Centennial store had a steady stream of customers in anticipation of the weekend’s big game. On Jan. 18, the store experienced its busiest day in six months. Shoppers that had been to other retailers in search of Broncos gear said the prices ranged from a little less than the competition to slightly higher. The O’Haras have built a
Broncos-themed “man cave” for their son. “I was looking for a shirt for my son and there’s a million other things I’ve seen,” said Pam O’Hara, wearing her No. 56 Broncos jersey. “Prices are very comparable [at the Broncos Locker] unless you want to go to [a major
retailer] and get garbage.” All the Broncos stores have a plentiful supply of Broncos Tshirts, hats, coats and other items to commemorate the AFC victory and the impending Super Bowl XLVIII. The items will be replenished as much as possible with the high demand.
RTD PUBLIC MEETINGS Proposed Service Changes for May 11, 2014
RTD has scheduled public meetings to discuss service changes proposed for May 11, 2014.
We want your input.
Please plan to attend a public meeting. Denver RTD Administrative Offices 1600 Blake Street Wednesday, January 29, 2014 Noon & 6:00 p.m.
Adalee, 5, shops with her dad Skip Spear from Centennial at the new Denver Broncos Locker year-round retail center in the Centennial Promenade.
For complete details on these changes, see the Proposed May 2014 Service Changes brochure on buses, light rail, and at RTD transit stations or visit rtd-denver.com. Note: Attendance at public meetings is not required to comment. You may also fax your comments to 303.299.2227 or email servicechanges@rtd-denver.com no later than February 6, 2014.
Taylor Norton, 4, cuddles with her new prized possession she named “Bronco Bear.”
The Broncos Locker near Park Meadows features a diverse line of team products.
Regional Transportation District rtd-denver.com | 303.299.6000
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It’s Girl Scout Cookie time Cookies go on sale in Colorado Jan. 26
Katherine Hartzler
Photo courtesy of Allée Photography
Jet Linx Denver adds new employees at Centennial Airport Jeff Puckett, President and CEO of Jet Linx Denver, a jet card and aircraft management company, announces the promotion of Katherine Hartzler to vice president of Finance and Operations. Hartzler is a 20-year veteran of the finance industry. Puckett also announces the addition of a new Client Services Representative Allison Foley. Puckett describes Allison, a 2012 Graduate of CU Boulder, as an “extroverted, motivated and highly enterprising college graduate.” Jon Maxfield, vice president of Sales and Operations said, “We are enthusiastic to add these two new exceptional team members to our company – one that has grown substantially over the past three years. Jet Linx Denver has significantly increased clients and now boasts an entire fleet of light, midsize, super midsize and heavy jets.” Jet Linx Denver is located in a 5,000 sq. ft. luxury terminal at Centennial Airport. For more information, visit www.jetlinx.com.
Submitted by Girl Scouts of Colorado The most anticipated time of the Girl Scout year is here. Girl Scout Cookies go on sale across Colorado on Sunday, Jan. 26. Colorado’s Girl Scout Cookie Program runs through March 2, with booth sales in front of major retail locations starting Feb. 7. Each purchase of Girl Scout Cookies supports girls in developing five lifelong skills: goalsetting, decision-making, money management, people skills and business ethics. In 1917, Girl Scouts began selling cookies, and today the program has grown into a $790 million girl-led business, making it the largest in the country. In fact, last year Colorado Girl Scouts earned $2.51 million for their activities, such as going to camp, traveling domestically or internationally, completing a Take Action project to benefit the
Denver Girl Scouts Ssynce Stewart, 13, and Cherysh Williams, 10, make their annual delivery of Girl Scout Cookies to The Villager offices on Jan. 20. The cookies will be on sale Jan. 26 though March 2 with booth sales in front of major retailers starting Feb. 7. Cookies cost $4 per package and each purchase supports Scouts programs and skill development.
Photo by Peter Jones
community, taking a Girl Scout leadership journey and/or earning Girl Scout badges on topics
of interest. “Girl Scout Cookie time is all about teaching girls lifelong busi-
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South Suburban seeks nominations for Board of Directors South Suburban Parks and Recreation is accepting nominations for three members for its Board of Directors. An election will be held Tuesday, May 6. Interested candidates must be a registered voter in Colorado. They must also be either a resident of the South Suburban District for at least 30 days, or an owner or a spouse of an owner of taxable real property or personal property in the district. A self-nomination and acceptance form must be filed on or before 5 p.m. on Feb. 28 for inclusion on the ballot. Forms and more information are available from Executive Director David Lorenz or Deanna Heyn, South Suburban Park and Recreation District, 6631 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Call 303-798-5131. The five-member Board of Directors is elected at large to fouryear terms on a nonpartisan basis. It meets on the second and fourth Wednesday evening of each month at Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd. in Centennial. Additional study sessions or special meetings are called as needed. Directors are compensated up to $1,600 per year.
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Caroline Bowman sings the title role in Evita. A revival of the Tony-winning musical plays through this weekend at the Buell Theater. Photo by Richard Termine, courtesy of Denver Center for the Performing Arts
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By Peter Jones As rumor has it, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber were mulling a new musical version of Peter Pan before they finally settled on the life of the beloved Argentinean first lady Eva Peron. If that is true, it is little wonder that the fabled Peron nearly flies across the stage in Evita. Like so many revived musicals, Evita has gradually become more of a sensory experience of memorable tunes than an involving narrative told in song. The pop opera’s emotion lies in its singing and production values. Aside form the cinematic visuals atop the stage, casting is almost everything in a presentation such as this. Fortunately, Caroline Bowman has the pipes. It is hard to imagine a more intimidating feat for a stage singer-actress than to stand on a ledge in full costume and iconic blond hair bun while belting, “Don’t cry for me, Argentina …” That’s a far cry from Bowman’s role as ‘50s gumchewing Rizzo in a touring revival of Grease. The only Madonna here are the occasional references to the Virgin Mary. Josh Young is equally formidable as the fictional Che, Evita’s sardonic narrator who cheers and eggs Peron on as she rises – too quickly for my tastes – from a 15-year-old peasant waif who sleeps her way into show business to the formally titled “Spiritual Leader of the Nation of Argentina.” Along the way, Mrs. Peron gets reviled by the elite, the mili-
tary and the powers of international diplomacy, but is adored by her legions of “shirtless” fans – even as her husband, President Juan Peron, is derided as a fascist. Meanwhile, Che keeps the nicknamed Evita in her place, flailing – sometimes in a sort of surreal dream state – his Greek chorus of accusations, much as Judas Iscariot stuck it to Jesus in Rice-Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar (a role for which Young, not coincidently, won a Tony in his Broadway debut). Some may quibble with Evita’s historical conjecture. But at least the revival tour now playing the Buell Theater has returned Che to his original everyman position as first written, dropping the conceit of a fictionalized Che Guevara, the true-life revolutionary who never met this production’s chief protagonist. Others may debate the sincerity of Mrs. Peron’s charitable fundraising and the nature of Jesus’s relationship with Mary Magdalene – but if either is sung well and staged creatively, everything’s alright with me.
Evita plays the Buell Theater at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts through Jan. 26. Tickets start at $25. Call 303-893-4100 or visit www.denvercenter. org. Tickets can also be purchased at the ticket office located in the Helen Bonfils Theater Complex lobby, Speer Boulevard and Arapahoe Street.
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