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VOLUME 35 • NUMBER 10 • JANUARY 26, 2017
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A ‘small’ business indeed Surviving tragedy and trends, Norm’s Dollhouse to shutter after 39 years If the idea of a middleaged father of four children suddenly bucking his career to open a dollhouse store sounds a little crazy, Norma Nielsen would be the first to agree—in fact, she was the first to tell her husband as much. “I kept telling him, you can’t make a living selling dollhouses—we have four kids at home,” she recalled with a smile. “I went out and got a job because I like to eat. It was slow going.” Even so, when Norman told Norma—yes, their real names—that he wanted to forge a career out of making and selling dollhouses, he wasn’t just playing around.
After nearly four decades, mother and son Norma and David Nielsen will be closing Norm’s Dollhouse in March. The Centennial mainstay has survived the recession, changing markets and the tragic death of the passionate patriarch who gave the store its name. Photo by Peter Jones
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A Wild West
Weekend Denver’s weekend witnessed the inauguration— well, crowning— of the National Western Stock Show’s Junior Livestock Grand and Reserve Champion steers, as well as a roundup of political marches on the global stage. Before the Denver Women’s March on Jan. 21, the Stock Show crowned two champion steers— both raised by girls.
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2017 Reserve Champion steer “BFF” with 2017 NWSS Grand Champion Steer “Fu” in the grand lobby of the Brown Palace.
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In what may be a first for the Junior Livestock show and sale, two girls raised the Grand and Reserve Champion steers. Mikala Grady raised the 2017 Reserve Champion “BFF” from Grandview, Texas. Lillie Skiles raised the Grand Champion steer “Fu” that sold for a record price, $135,000, to Kent Stevenson, president of Stevenson Automotive.
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Englewood Council protest unprecedented Facing removal threat, mayor walks out with two councilmembers
Englewood’s mayor is standing by his decision last week to abruptly walk out of a City Council meeting just as members were about to take an unusual surprise vote on his removal. “In my opinion, this was handled totally inappropriately and this is how we had to respond in order to allow an opportunity for public notice and comment,” Mayor Joe Jefferson said. In one of the most bizarre local public meetings of recent memory, three councilmembers, including Jefferson, abruptly left their chairs about 10 p.m. on Jan. 17 just as Councilmember Steve Yates was pushing for a vote on the mayor’s future, seconded by Amy Martinez. The walkout effectively blocked the vote by losing the required quorum of five people. A “yes” majority would have kept Jefferson in the mayor’s chair. “No” meant the council would reconsider who should fill the council-appointed meeting-leader position. “Are you taking the temperature?” a puzzled Jefferson had asked Yates before the walkout. “… I would just like the public to know what type of grounds you are bringing this motion on.” “… I’m not getting into an argument. I’m calling for a vote on this,” Yates replied. “… Needless to say, I’ll be going to the public on this issue,” Jefferson said angrily as he stood and packed his briefcase. “… You’re a total coward,” he told Martinez directly. “I cannot believe you did not bring this up
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I’m talking about basic human decency of how to treat people. - Englewood Mayor Joe Jefferson
to me in our private conversations.” After the remaining four members sat jaw-dropped for a few moments wondering what to do next, Mayor pro tem Rick Gillit ambled to the mayor’s empty seat and pounded the gavel, putting an official end to what may have been the council’s strangest meeting on record. Some 12 hours later, Yates insisted his contentious proposal was both well considered and not without fair
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It’s not just Joe running the city. We’re all even. - Englewood City Councilmember Steve Yates discussion of the relevant matters at hand. “I can think of at least a dozen times I sat down and talked to Joe about these issues over the last year,” Yates told The Villager. “It’s not like anything was out of the blue.” According to Yates, complaints about Jefferson—elected by council to the mayor’s position last year— have centered in part on what Yates considers Jefferson’s loose or unfo-
cused style of running meetings, allowing conversations to drift away from relevant matters. Yates further claims Jefferson has exceeded his authority, specifically by unilaterally making plans for a new State of the City event without proper consultation with other councilmembers. “He had made a lot of plans and he was committing city funds to do this,” Yates said. “This is a whole council. It’s not just Joe running the city. We’re all even. We should have input on how this is going together.” Jefferson acknowledges he would have needed council buy-in to spend city money on such an event, but maintains council approval would not be required in principle for him to host a State of the City address for Englewood residents. “Any elected official can do that,” he said. “I’m happy to keep the State of the City at zero taxpayer dollars, but that was city staff preference [to budget food, hire an event planner etc.]. I probably don’t need council permission to have a public event at the City Center.” As for council meetings, Jefferson concedes he has had some discussions with Yates on the matter and “minimal” conversations with Martinez, but he considered the unannounced and publicly unexplained motion to remove him without public notice unprecedented. “I was taken completely off guard,” the mayor said. “Yates wasn’t even going to offer a rationale until I asked him. It should have been the beginning of a conversation, rather than the end of a conversation. I’m not even talking about council guidelines. I’m talking about basic human decency of how to treat people working in the same organization.”
Jefferson stressed that the motion to remove him occurred near the end of the meeting during the section in which councilmembers make announcements or briefly discuss matters not on the official agenda. The move to unseat Jefferson came just after Yates had relayed a somewhat light anecdote about a waived speeding ticket on his way to a funeral. Yates emphasizes that by the city charter the mayor serves for an unspecified period of time at the will of the council without a binding period of term. During the contentious meeting last week, the two councilmembers who would join Jefferson in the walkout—Laurett Barrentine and Rita Russell—both defended the mayor and chastised Yates and Martinez. “While I have disagreed with the mayor on countless issues, he has never been anything but respectful and decent …,” Barrentine told colleagues. “I find this absolutely reprehensible the way this is being done.” Russell agreed that the surprise motion was “reprehensible.” It remains unclear how a vote on the mayor’s future would play out. With a likely 3-2 vote among those who expressed views last week, the decision would effectively be made by the two councilmembers who did not speak, Mayor pro tem Gillit and Linda Olson. Neither returned requests for comment. The council is expected to take up the issue in some manner on Feb. 6. Jefferson takes a matter-of-fact positon on what may happen then. “We’ll move forward together as one community with me as mayor or without me as mayor,” he said. Term-limited Jefferson’s council term expires November 2019.
Habitual criminal gets 64 years for crime spree Man stole car, fled police wrong way down I-25 It was an unlucky Friday the 13th for Grant Robert Lee. That was the day two weeks ago that the habitual criminal was sentenced by an Arapahoe County District judge to spend 64
years in prison for a 2014 crime spree that began with an armed carjacking and ended in a rushhour car chase through three jurisdictions—at one point heading the wrong way down I-25. Just before 5 p.m., Lee, 32, of Denver, who had admittedly used cocaine and methamphetamine earlier in the day, tried to fraudulently return an item at a big box store in Aurora. It was later de-
termined that Lee had planned to sell the resulting gift card on Craigslist to buy drugs. When confronted in the store, Lee pulled a box cutter on employees and fled the store. He then carjacked a vehicle in the parking lot with the box cutter before making his way to I-225. Numerous witnesses called 911 and Aurora police quickly flooded the area.
An off-duty officer spotted the stolen vehicle and chased Lee through Aurora, Greenwood Village and south Denver. Lee drove more than 90 mph, at times going the wrong way on the highway and side streets. After getting caught in a traffic jam on I-25, Lee exited up the off-ramp for Evans Avenue and was apprehended after he tried unsuccessfully to carjack two
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more vehicles on the shoulder of the road. A year ago, a jury found Lee guilty of 13 counts, including a Class 3 felony of aggravated robbery. Last July, Lee was found to be a habitual criminal due to three prior felony convictions. District Attorney George Brauchler applauded the rulings. “After numerous failed attempts by the criminal-justice system at rehabilitation and reformation, there is only one place left for a career criminal who is so willing to repeatedly put lives at risk—prison. Lots of it,” he said. “It is by the grace of God that no person was seriously injured during this crime spree.”
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Honoring the honored Cherry Creek fetes The Villager’s Man and Woman of the Year
Cherry Creek Schools paid tribute to a tribute last week. The Villager’s Man and Woman of the Year—Superintendent Harry Bull and Tustin Amole, the school district’s communications director—were enthusiastically celebrated Jan. 19 by the district’s board members and staff, after the
two made the newspaper’s annual commemorative cover earlier this month. Such recurring words as “respect” and “passion” were spoken in honor of Bull and Amole as about 200 people—including The Villager’s publishers, Bob and Gerri Sweeney, and Greenwood Village Mayor Ron Rakowsky—recognized two of the leaders who have helped make Cherry Creek Schools a nationally revered district.
Just desserts: The Villager cover makes the cake. Dad tributes only go so far. Hunter and Harper draw their own conclusions.
A banner celebration for Cherry Creek’s Tustin Amole and Harry Bull Photos by Peter Jones
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Mayor Ron Rakowsky, left, shares some kind words for Tustin Amole and the Bull family—front row, HaileyCate, Harper and Hunter; back row, Jeannie, Laurie, Harry and Harrison.
Denver St. Patrick’s Day Parade The Board of Directors of the Denver St. Patrick’s Day Parade has announced that the parade, the largest Irish cultural celebration west of the Mississippi, steps off at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 11, from the corner of 19th and Wynkoop. After turning left on 17th to Blake Street, it will march east to end at 27th and Blake in the Coors Field parking lot. The theme of this year’s 55th annual parade is Emerald Cel-
ebration. It will feature more than 10,000 marchers and 200 entrants including pipe bands, step dancers, floats, police, fire and emergency service agencies, military members, equestrians, charities, marching bands, businesses and Denver’s dignitaries in a truly amazing event. Bellco Credit Union will be celebrating its 12th year as the presenting sponsor. “Bellco is proud to once again sponsor this
long-standing celebration, which brings our community together to celebrate our diverse culture,” said John Rivera, Bellco senior vice president and chief retail officer. “We thank the parade organizers on behalf of our employees and more than 250,000 members, for their hard work in creating this exciting tradition.” For more information about the parade, visit denverstpatricksdayparade.com.
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Subarea ‘trouble’ right here in River City
I’ve sat through two Greenwood Village Planning and Zoning sessions, and now two “public education and information meetings” on the Orchard Station Subarea proposal, in regards to the Village Comprehensive Plan. The two recent informational sessions were held at the Aspen Academy in District l and the second at Comedy Works at the Landmark for District 2. There were an estimated 150 people at each session. District 3 was held at the Highline Community Church Jan. 24. A District 4 was scheduled for Jan. 26 at Campus Middle School. The sessions have run from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., moderated by Jeff Cohrs from the city-planning staff. The sessions have been informational, educational and civil. Residents of Greenwood Village have been viewing the city’s slick 32-page epistle on the project and have asked many related questions. By far, the most controversial and looming challenge to additional growth, development or redevelopment of any kind is traffic around, through and across Greenwood Village, centered on Orchard Road, but affecting Belleview Avenue, Quebec Street and I-25 ramps. Comments have been similar from both educational meetings that traffic is the No. 1 concern, not only into the future, but now. Office and residential density is also of major concern. A longtime resident of Greenwood Village surmised that there are really two Greenwood Villages— the west side, which in the old days was referred to as the “horse country,” and the eastern DTC George Wallace Technological Center. Most of the residents at the hearings are longtime residents who harken back to the green pastures and open space prior to modern development that now include the Preserve and Madden, magnificent structures, along with
Barbwire Bob Jo Cole can be proud of her little schoolhouse that has become the very successful Curtis Park Arts and Humanities Center in Greenwood Village. Hundreds of citizens use the building every week for classes. Seems the building now needs some additional restrooms and an ADA ramp for handicapped access. City Council is calling for bids for some remodeling. A question was raised: Should an additional building be constructed to enhance the programs, rather than spending money on the aging structure? *** The Jan. 20 Denver Inaugural Ball was a sellout with 400 metro Republicans gathering at the newly remodeled Marriott Hotel. John Andrews introduced many guests and likely candidates for governor, along
growth around Fiddler’s Green. Residents on the west side of Greenwood Village will not have their majestic mountain views blocked by any rows of projected office structures along the I-25 corridor. Suspiciously, the Landmark buildings are included in the Subarea boundaries as perhaps models for future related building heights in the rather vague height structure of the Comprehensive Plan. Improving traffic on Quebec was an issue in District 2. Residents would like to have traffic flows improved now, rather than awaiting any future redevelopment. Residents have asked the simple question, “What is in this for us?” The main answer is the planned development of the 24 acres by one developer, rather than a piecemeal development of one or more buildings done at various intervals. Secondly, this is a massive influx of property and sales tax for Arapahoe County and Greenwood Village, thereby keeping Village property taxes low. A second concern is the question of multifamily housing that could mean rented apartments or condominiums. The current City Council has been divided over this issue, along with past council members. There is a strong support across Greenwood Village for ownerowned and owner-occupied housing, staying away from rental and multi-family apartments. The development of the RTD transit system encourages higher-density development in this area. Many Greenwood Village senior citizens are tired of yardwork and shoveling snow, but still want to reside in the Village in convenient, nearby townhouses with the many amenities found at the Landmark complex. The developer, anticipated to be Alberta De-
velopment Partners, can already build at least 1.2 million square feet of office space under the existing Comprehensive Plan, but they want to go two steps further and include preferred owner housing and retail business, adding up to 2.3 million square feet of new development. Many speakers have addressed the “ghetto” conditions of the current aging buildings located on the proposed 24 acres within the prospective subarea development. None of the speakers have indicated that these buildings do not need to be redeveloped. It seems that the solution is for the City Council is to resolve the housing-density issue and what they will allow going forward. It should be owner-occupied housing that can vary in size and style. Building density and height can be regulated by the city going forward. Having a redevelopment with greenspace, park amenities, office space, residential and retail adds to the overall project and provides jobs and services to the building tenants, residents and more local shopping and dining in the area. It is to everyone’s benefit to improve traffic patterns and parking. The City Council and past leaders should work together to do what is best for all of Greenwood Village, keeping pace with being a first-class city. It may come to a city-wide referendum, but hopefully city leaders can work through these challenges and come up with a proposal that works for everyone. Traffic is now inevitable, along with the noise from I-25. The DTC area is now one of the top business centers in Colorado and still growing. Having a pleasant place to live, work, play and provide jobs seems to be the goal of most successful cities. The more prosperous the city, the more valuable the nearby homes can become. The future now rests with the City Council.
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with attorney and radio host Dan Caplis, an event sponsor, and his TV wife Amy, accompanied by their two daughters. Walker Stapleton, Wayne Williams and Cynthia Coffman were all present, though George Brauchler was missing. These folks hold high office and are looking at the 2018 race for governor. *** President Trump got off to a busy start this week of meeting with business leaders and union officials, as well as pushing his cabinet appointments. Republicans are jubilant and he seems to be honoring all his election promises. *** While the GOP is celebrating, women are marching and millions paraded in Washington D.C. and other cities, includ-
ing Denver. Seems like they missed the train and they have to march. *** National Western Stock Show reports another record attendance, and the weather finally cooperated. A record price was reported for the Grand Champion and Reserve Champion steers, raised and sold by two girls. Women can do everything very well. *** The stage is set for the Super Bowl with the Falcons and Patriots, two really great teams that will make for what should be a great game. As one of my daughters relates, “It is nice to see someone new win.” I’m cheering for the Falcons in memory of our great Dan Reeves.
Are these women honest protestors or just sore losers? Organizers of the half million women filled with hatred and fear who marched on Washington the day after President Trump was inaugurated say that the march was not at all about Trump, but women’s rights. If that were true, why were the themes on the majority of the signs “Dump Trump” and “Reclaim Politics”? Now in the year 2017 after the 2016 elections, the women marchers are not marching today for women’s rights because for eight years they could have had such a march under their favorite leader, Democrat President Obama. They are marching because they are sore losers and must now recognize the fact that President Trump won
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the election because he won the Electoral College in 31 states to Hillary’s 19. Their fear is really based on the scare tactics of the Democrat leaders who would rather encourage protests than work BY MORT toward solutions. MARKS The sore-losing women “haters” must recognize that the Republican Party now has the presidency, a majority of the House of Representatives, a majority of the Senate, almost two-thirds of all the governorships, total control of the statehouses in almost two-thirds of all the states, and will soon have a majority of members on the U.S. Supreme Court. Let me switch from serious thinking to something a little lighter, such as an ex-
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ample of a few “paraprosdokians,” figures of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected and is frequently humorous. I have Barbara Goldy to thank for the following: 1. “Where there’s a will, I want to be in it. 2. “If I agreed with you, we’d both be wrong.” 3. “In filling out an application where it says in case of an emergency, notify, I answered “a doctor.” 4. “I used to be indecisive, but now I’m not so sure.” 5. Since light travels faster than sound, some people appear bright until you hear them speak.” 6. “War does not determine who is right, only who is left.” 7. “To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target.” 8. “I didn’t say it was your fault. I said I was blaming you.” And, 9. “Women will never be equal to men until they can walk down the street with a bald head and a beer gut and still think they are sexy.”
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Reverend Martin Niemoller “In Germany, the Nazis first came for the communists, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a communist. Then they came for the Jews, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a Jew. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a trade unionist. Then they came for the Catholics, and I didn’t speak up because I was a Protestant. Then they came for me, and by that time there was no one left to speak for me!”
QUOTE of the WEEK Nothing is over QUOTE of the WEEK until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell, no! – John Belushi
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What are these alternative facts anyway? President Trump, in the first presidential press briefing, shoved his press secretary, Sean Spicer, into the White House press briefing room to defend his statement that the inauguration crowd was the “biggest ever in presidential inaugural history.” Despite photographic evidence to the contrary, the statement only helped to enhance an already skeptical White House press corps to not trust the validity of any future
statements coming from the White House communications office. When questioned by Meet the Press host, Chuck Todd, White House Special Counsel, Kellyanne Conway told him that Spicer’s statements were “alternative facts”. What? Alternative facts like global warming is not happening or the Holocaust never happened, despite scientific and historical evidence to the contrary?
Aerial photographs clearly and convincingly establish that only 200,000 individuals witnessed Trump’s inauguration compared to Obama’s inaugural crowd estimated at 1.8 million. The Women’s March in Washington, D.C. on Saturday was estimated at over three times the Trump crowds. In Denver, the estimated woman’s march was approximately 200,000. It is quite revealing that this president, in the first press briefing of this newly elected administration, is focusing his attention on the inaugural crowd size, rather than more pressing issues like national security, the trade deficit, the Russian threat to Eastern Europe or his many
conflicts of interest. Are the American people going to continue to receive “alternative facts” at every press briefing from this administration? It is apparent that President Trump does not like the press corps, nor its continuing questions about his tax returns, nor his potential and perceived conflicts of interests in his business dealings with foreign governments. Or the violations of the emoluments clause of the U.S. Constitution that prohibits the president from receiving gifts from foreign governments. It states, in Article I, Section
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March on—a free press isn’t free In all my years as a journalist, I have never experienced anything like Jan. 21. I attended the March on Denver in response to what I believe has been the biggest attack on my profession and the First Amendment. If it were not for freedom of the press, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom to assemble and freedom to petition the government, all the other amendments that follow are meaningless. The March on BY BECKY OSTERWALD Denver was peaceful and respectful. Law enforcement (Colorado State Patrol and Denver Police) and RTD employees were pleasant, cheerful and friendly. There was so much energy in the crowd, from young to old. One gentleman I was talking to said the energy reminded him of past protests that brought about change to America. That was the point of the march. It was about rights for every man, woman and child. My fellow journalist and former Villager reporter Jan Wondra and I were talking to folks at Civic Center when a woman walking by heard us say we were journalists. She stopped in her tracks and said, “Thank you for what you do. We need the press now more than ever.” I was speechless. I have heard veterans thanked for their service. I even thanked a woman on the light rail Saturday for serving in Iraq and Afghanistan with the State Department. But never have I been thanked for doing something I love that is now under attack—the same thing journalists have been doing for hundreds of years. By contrast, the current president has a distain for the Fourth Estate. He claimed CNN is “fake news” for reporting the fact that he had been briefed on a dossier from Russia, and he then refused to call on Jim Acosta at his press conference because of that report. All the while staging an audience of applauders at a press conference.
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The administration took to bragging that crowds for the 2017 inauguration were bigger than 2009. The new press secretary blasted journalists for reporting on smaller crowds, even though there is visual evidence. (Check it for yourself at bbc.com/ news/world-us-canada-38707722). Later on Meet the Press, instead of acknowledging facts surrounding the numbers of people, Kellyanne Conway, counselor to the president, said the White House press secretary had cited “alternative facts,” causing dumbfounded moderator Chuck Todd to raise more than eyebrows. This is going to be long four years if this is what the press is going to be dealing with. When the administration is called out for its inaccuracies, the Fourth Estate is labeled, in tweets of 140-characters, as “fake news” “dishonest,” “biased” or “pathetic” simply because the press is doing its job to report facts, not fiction. Fox’s Megyn Kelly is “over-rated” and a “bimbo,” according to
9 which prohibits any “person holding any Office of Profit or Trust under [the United States]” from accepting “any present, Emolument, Office or Title of any kind whatever from any King, Prince, or foreign State.” Only explicit congressional consent validates such exchanges. It is now time for Trump to begin focusing his attention on his current job title of president of the United States and begin to understand the grave responsibilities he has sworn his allegiance to—the governance of this nation, “so help me God”.
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the president. As a journalist, these dismissals are more offensive than I can put into words. It was the founding fathers who wanted a free and fair press to keep an eye on the three branches of government. Without a free press, the facts of Watergate, Iran/Contra and the savings and loan debacle would never have been uncovered. Facts are the mainstay of journalism. Both the press and administration have legitimate jobs to do, and there are times they must work together to inform the public. I hope in time Trump will learn that tough lesson. With millions of people marching across the world, the administration should realize that what happened on Saturday was just the beginning. The people I talked to are not only prepared to march again, but are ready and willing to do so to make sure their rights, including freedom of the press, are not infringed upon. If anyone believes Saturday’s march was nothing but a “bunch of people” dissatisfied with the election, guess what? An electorate well informed by a free press, not only can, but will effect change.
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Finalists for DCPA regional high school playwriting competition
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts has announced the finalists of the fourth annual Regional High School Playwriting Workshop and Competition for Colorado high school students. DCPA artistic, literary and education professionals have determined 10 semifinalists out of 132 submissions received from high school students across the state. Traditionally the playwriting competition selects three finalist. Due to a tie in this year’s scoring, four finalists will be honored. The top four finalists — Parker Bennett Counting in Clay (Fossil Ridge High School), Jessica Wood - Chill Winds (Denver Christian School), Ryan McCormick - Spilt Lava (Fort Collins High School), Jasmin Hernandez Lozano - The Boy on the Tree (Vista Peak Preparatory Academy) — will receive mentorship from a professional playwright and have their plays read at the 2017 Colorado New Play Summit on Saturday, Feb. 25 at 9 a.m.
with a public reading at 8 p.m. in The Conservatory Theater. Finalists also receive a $250 cash scholarship and complimentary pass to the Colorado New Play Summit. One submission will be selected for a full production during DCPA Education’s 2017 teen summer program. The 2016-17 Regional High School Playwriting Workshop and Competition served 2,823 students at 46 schools in 15 counties statewide. DCPA teaching artists conducted 138 playwriting workshops within 15 counties. Each finalist’s teacher will receive a $250 gift certificate for books, supplies, or other teaching tools for their classrooms. “These young playwrights are the next generation of theatre. It is our responsibility and our privilege to encourage them and give them the tools to succeed,” said Allison Watrous, director of DCPA education. “We launched the one-act play playwriting competition in 2013 to nurture Colo-
rado’s promising young playwrights, create new plays and inspire creativity. In just four short years, we’ve been thrilled with the response: 577 submissions and nearly 12,000 students served through the program, giving voice to the next generation of American theatre.”
2016-17 Semi-Finalists:
As We Know It by Corinna Donovan and Walker Carroll, Crested Butte Community School Dr. Grumpy Pants by Daniela Villalobos, York International Imaginary Friends by Abby Meyer and Nic Rhodes, Fossil Ridge High School The Mistress of Stories by Amelia Middlebrooks, Valor Christian High School The Sincerest Form of Flattery by Samantha Shapard, Overland High School Waiting by Sarah Shapard, Overland High School
Eight members to be inducted into Creek Baseball Hall of Fame The 13th Annual Cherry Creek Baseball Hall of Fame will be held on Saturday, February 4, at the Inverness Hotel and Conference Center. The entire baseball community is invited to join the celebration in what has become a tradition for one of the most successful and respected high school baseball programs in the country. The 2011 Cherry Creek Varsity State Runner Up Championship Team will be welcomed into the Cherry Creek Baseball Hall of Fame, in addition to eight new members. This year’s inductee’s include: Belinda Nava, Gaye Martin, Tom Hickey, Jon Hall, Rick Umland, Ted Bergquist, Griffin Jax and Chad Leigh. Master of ceremonies, Garth
Jax and Keynote Speaker, Darnell McDonald are special guests this year. This will be an very exciting year for Coach Marc Johnson as he coaches his 45th year at Cherry Creek High School. In 2012, the Bruins won the state championship title for the first time since 1999. The first state title was captured in 1983, and Cherry Creek has won a total of eight state titles and 29 league championships in the years that Johnson has led the Bruins baseball program. In addition, over 375 Cherry Creek players have gone on to play collegiate baseball, plus there have been six first-round draft picks, and more than 75 players have played professionally. Johnson continues to inspire and teach players
to compete and be the best they can be on and off the field. The Hall of Fame semi-formal celebration includes dinner, local celebrities, and a live and silent auction filled with a large array of items from autographed memorabilia, cash prizes, and luxury vacations. To purchase tickets, donate an item to the event, sponsor an athlete, or to see the full list of items up for auction, visit cherrycreekbaseball.org. For more information, contact Jackie Mielnicki at jackiemielnicki@ comcast.net or 720-939-0567. The Cherry Creek Diamond Club is a non-profit organization that raises funds for baseball scholarships, equipment, and facilities upkeep for Cherry Creek Baseball.
Local girl qualifies for NFL Punt, Pass & Kick National Championships
Forty youth athletes from across the United States will compete in the NFL Punt, Pass & Kick National Championships on Friday, Jan. 27 from 12 – 2:15 p.m. at ESPN Wide World of Sports as part of Pro Bowl Week in Orlando, Fla., including Lauren Law of Greenwood Village, in the 14-15 age group. Finalists in five age divisions (67, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, and 14-15) will compete on the national stage in Orlando, where the NFL will celebrate all levels of football. All participants launch two punts, two passes and two kicks with scores based on distance and accuracy. The top scorer
in each group will be crowned the national champion. “We are excited to celebrate the Punt, Pass & Kick finalists and highlight their skills alongside the pros on the Pro Bowl stage in Orlando,” said NFL Senior Director of Youth Football Roman Oben. “This generation of Pro Bowl players began their careers playing competitive youth sports, and it is important we recognize this next generation of youth athletes and their accomplishments.” Finalists advanced to the national championships through local, sectional and team champion-
ship competitions held throughout the NFL regular season. The top four scorers in each age group from across the country qualified as national finalists. “USA Football is pleased to manage the Punt, Pass & Kick program, and we congratulate our national finalists,” USA Football Executive Director Scott Hallenbeck said. “The Punt, Pass and Kick competition is an exciting opportunity for our young athletes to showcase their skills in a competition rooted in the games fundamentals. We’re looking forward to an exciting week in Orlando.”
Sizzlin’ Smoky Sale: hot deals on great reads Come in from the cold for some hot deals on great books at the Sizzlin’ Smoky Sale that continues Friday, Jan. 27, 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 28, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Jan.
29, 12-5 p.m. at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial. The sale will feature an expanded selection of books, including children’s books, hard-
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NEWS ANALYSIS
Inconvenient facts Debate over Orchard Station Subarea Plan
Editor’s Note: This piece is the first in a series by former Villager reporter Jan Wondra examining the controversial Orchard subarea proposal in Greenwood Village. BY JAN WONDRA CONTRIBUTOR Facts are facts. It is never a good thing when elected officials begin to play fast and loose with facts—or reality for that matter. When a city has such an important decision ahead of it, as that which faces Greenwood Village in the brouhaha over the future of the Orchard light rail station, the facts become very important. It is a fact that Greenwood Village is an 8.3-square-mile suburb that rubs shoulders with Denver, has a population of 14,652 residents, and a “daytime” business population of around 38,055. It contains 2.1 square miles of commercial and mixed-use, and 6.2 square miles of single-family residential/ open space/parks/schools. Within its borders lies a large portion of the 850-acre Denver Technological Center, with more than 25 million square feet of buildings. The city is traversed by I-25 and a superb light rail system, the envy of other metro areas. It is a fact that the light rail system was nurtured by a group of south metro businessmen who formed the Transit Construction Authority, including DTC founder George
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MOA presents light-based sculpture Through March 24, “Then and Now” by Dorothy and Mel Tanner. MOA Indoor Gallery, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Info: 303-806-0444.
Arapahoe Philharmonic Sinfonietta takes you on an “Italian Sojourn” Jan. 27, Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills Village. Jan. 28, at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8816 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch. 6:45 p.m. pre-talk by maestro Devin Patrick Hughes, concert at 7:30 p.m. both nights.
Heritage Fine Arts Guild Workshop Feb. 4, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. by local artist Phyllis Vandehaar. “Be Playful with Watercolor and Ink”using a calligraphy marker. First Presbyterian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd. Fee charged. heritage-guild.com/membership.html.
Littleton Symphony Orchestra Feb. 10, The Sea with Evan Orman, bandoneon. Tickets at LittletonSymphony.org.
Wallace, Walt Koelbel and John Malone—men who knew that to become a 21st century city, light rail must become part of the equation. The area’s master-planned DTC was a major reason the Denver Regional Council of Governments approved the T-REX expansion. Informed by the great city planner Francis Bacon, these founders also accepted that mixed-use density must tightly surround light rail stations for their dream to blossom. It is a fact that the initial Orchard Station subarea, proposed in 2015 as a Comprehensive Plan amendment to the Corridor Planning Area, has been reduced in size. It now includes the existing 20-acre Landmark Center [representing exactly the sort of development envisioned for Orchard Station] and 44 acres of land around the station, along I-25. It no longer includes the Triad or DoubleTree. The light rail station area represents 0.01 percent of the total area of Greenwood Village. As the city began the planning process, it consulted with the highly reputable Economic and Planning Systems group to assess the economic impact of various subarea approaches. EPS senior associate Matthew Prosser crunched the numbers on a variety of alternatives—from commercial-only to a combination with and without retail, and with and without residential. The plan that provided the best economic results—activating the area 18 hours per day, reducing traffic impact by spreading it over more hours— was the town-center model, combining commercial office space, retail shops and restaurants, and some residential apartments and condos. It is a fact that this blended economic impact is a positive result for the city, not a negative. To look at the investment in
Englewood Historic Preservation Society
Jan. 30, Speaker Meg Froelich discusses “Strong Sisters: Elected Women in Colorado.” 2:30 at Englewood Library and 6:30 at the BoB on Broadway. Free. Info: 303-242-3257.
Denver Botanic Gardens’ Off the Clock: Cajun Carnival
Feb. 3, Mardi Gras at the Gardens. Orchid blooms, live music by Fat City Mardi Gras Band and Queen City Jazz Quintet. Advance tickets $17, at the door $22. Feb. 2, Garden Guru Tour, 2-3 p.m. with a horticulturist as guide. Feb. 4, 2-3 p.m., Tropical Trails Tour led by experienced docents
How to prolong your memory and mental clarity
Jan. 30, 2 – 3:30 p.m., Learn about techniques to keep your mind sharp as you get older. Coffee, tea and desserts will be served. Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton.
Free Days at Denver Botanic Gardens St.
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Denver Brass, “Good Vibrations”
Feb. 8, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Curtis Park Center. Ice sculptures, fire dancing, s’mores, champagne tasting, live music and more.
Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. and 12 at 2 p.m. Newman Center for Performing Arts, Tickets: 303832-4676 or visit denverbrass.org.
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Arapahoe Philharmonic Eastern Powers Feb. 17, Dmitri Shostakovich: Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Op. 77 with soloist Phoenix Avalon, violin. South Suburban Christian Church, 5601 S. Broadway. Tickets, 303-7811892 or visit devinpatrickhughes.com
EVENTS
Aurora Republican Forum Jan. 28, 9-10:30 a.m. Annual membership breakfast and election of board & officers. Program by Lynn Myers, VP for Economic Development, Denver South Economic Development Partnership. “Development Trends 2017.” $10 person. Reservations required to president@ aurorarepublicanforum.com Aurora Assn. of Realtors, 14201 E. Evans Drive, Aurora.
Cherry Creek High School Ecological Action Benefit Concert
Feb. 3, Promoting environmental sustainability through direct action. Annual benefit concert: Songs for Solar. Glenmoor Country Club, 7-9 p.m. Raise funds to purchase and install solar panels on schools that educate disadvantaged youth. Ecological Action works with the Nyaka HIV/AIDS Orphans Project in Nyakagyezi, Uganda, and the Red Cloud Indian School on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. Info: Call 720-563-1887. Fundraiser for Junior League of Denver.
National Jewish Health Beaux Arts Freedom Ball
Feb. 25, cocktails at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7:30 p.m. This is the 20th anniversary of the black-tie event to support compassionate care and groundbreaking research at National Jewish Hospital. Wings Over the Rockies Air and
Space Museum, 7711 E. Academy Blvd. For additional information, contact Clem Connolley at 303-728-6546, ConnollyC@njhealth.org or visit Colorado Beaux Arts Ball.com. March 3, Fifth annual event for cocktail hour, dinner, live music and dancing to Funkiphino. Reggie Rivers will serve as emcee and auctioneer. Early-bird pricing $125 through Jan. 31. Tickets: 303-692-0270.
residential as damaging is inaccurate. “It is not true that the residential area will add costs,” said Community Development Director Heather Vidlock. “All the roads within the area are there. There are no new city streets to maintain, the water and sewer infrastructure is built by the district. We don’t pay for any water taps. We only have to provide police, and you offset that with commercial and retail as a revenue generator. Residential is not in a vacuum. … It is part of the blend of services for commercial, retail and residential.” Prosser, in his presentation more than a year ago, walked City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission through the economic and social benefits of blended use. The reduction of traffic was one of the most significant advantages of a towncenter-mixed-use approach. “Commercial-only gives you the worst traffic situation because it blocks it into a peak 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. time frame. By mixing the uses, you add vibrancy—highly desirable for a light rail area—you reduce traffic because you have people frequenting the area who want to live, work, walk rather than drive, and spreads the traffic time.” Last year during an extensive City Council session, Councilmember T.J. Gordon said, “The choice is to do nothing and miss this opportunity. This is the time to understand that we could actually mess this up if we don’t embrace change.” Former Villager staff writer Jan Wondra covered Greenwood Village government for five years. Previously, she spent three years on the public-information team for the Transit Construction Authority, the entity that successfully promoted light rail in Colorado before RTD was involved.
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Wellshire Presbyterian Church Events:
Jan. 29, 11 a.m. - Dr. John Bell preaches, plus officer installation and ordination. Music in worship includes Beck’s “Offertory” at 9 a.m. and Malotte’s “The Beatitudes.”
Clif’ Notes Bible Study - Room 206. Leader: Clif Carey
Jan. 29, Each meeting is independent, no homework. An exploration of God’s Word. All are welcome, drop in any week. Now exploring the writings of Paul, 1 Corinthians.
Family Ties - Serve dinner at New Genesis men’s shelter
Feb. 3 - For families with children in elementary school and older. Serve dinner to around 120 of the men of New Genesis men’s shelter. Set-up at 5:25 p.m., dinner served between 5:45-6 p.m. Contact: Jill McClain at jllmclain@hotmail.com for more information.
Souper Bowl of Caring + Youth Sunday
Feb. 5, 10 a.m. Wellshire joins churches around the nation in collecting canned goods through the youth-driven hunger initiative Souper Bowl of Caring. Please bring canned goods to the table in the Narthex and bins in the Adult Ed Suite through Feb. 5.
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Colorado Ballet Firebird Gala
Feb. 23, fundraiser to benefit Colorado Ballet’s Professional Company’s education, community-engagement programs and acad-
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Colorado Neurological Institute Gala
March 10 “Spotlights on Hope” DTC Hyatt
WHAT’S NEW?
High schools to receive SAT instead of ACT
For the first time in 15 years, all Colorado high schools will be administering the SAT, instead of the ACT, as the state exam to all juniors. Visit testive.com
Apply for 2017 Englewood Police Citizens Academy
March 2-April 27 for classes every Thursday from 6-9 p.m. at the Englewood Police Dept. Applications available online at englewoodgov. org/home/showdocument?id-12341. Due Feb. 17 at 5 p.m.
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COMMUNITY
VOICES
BY RENEE NOVITSKY
Editor’s note: This is the first installment of Community Voices, The Villager’s new series of rotating columns by the people in our neighborhoods. The first day of my language and composition class, junior year, my teacher, without any in-
Leaving high school behind troduction to himself or the class, put a prompt on the board. A group of incoming juniors were suddenly in a college-level class, looking at each other with fear in their eyes, trying with immense difficulty to analyze an essay in which a novelist, Scott Sanders, responds to another novelist, Salman Rushdie, on the effects of migration. It was the best piece of BS I’ve ever written. I got a D. Here I am now, a secondsemester senior, and I’m mostly positive I could analyze any poetry, speech, or essay a teacher put in front of me. It’s hard to say whether I’ve improved in my writing or if I’ve simply learned how to produce good enough BS to get a B+.
It was almost the last day of my junior year when that same teacher presented to us a quote that truly stuck: “We all leave something behind in every room we enter, and we all take something away from every room we leave.” I may not remember much about those novelists from the 1940s, but I will always remember that quote. The past three and a half years of high school have been full of ups and downs. Looking back on the moments of having full confidence in my future, to the moments of being too full of hormones to start my homework, I can now say that each day mattered. As clichéd as I may sound, I learned something in every class, in every conversation, and
I left a piece of myself behind for others to take with them. It’s been a year and a half since I wrote that first dreadful essay, so I looked up the prompt and I can honestly say I now find Sanders’ response thoroughly interesting. A theory so complex and mundane became so thoughtprovoking and enjoyable. Is that what it means to grow up? Rushdie describes the effects of migration as “the creation of radically new types of human being—people who root themselves in ideas rather than places.” As I begin to complete my college search with Rushdie’s perspective in mind, I’m starting to think there’s no difference whether I make a point to study far away from my parents or if I
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Greenwood Village Mayor Ron Rakowsky guaranteed this was the first time a city leader had welcomed a “volcano” into his community. On Jan. 18, Rakowsky, center, welcomed Chinaborn Jay Zheng and his Volcano Chinese-Japanese fusion restaurant to the city. John Herbers, president of the DTC/ Greenwood Village Chamber of Commerce, helped cut the ribbon.
Belly up to the bar. Volcano’s menu boasts sushi, as well as an array of Japanese and Chinese selections.
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Clark honored with Imperial Decoration from Japan’s Foreign Ministry Attorney Richard “Dick” Clark has received one of Japan’s highest honors, The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette, in a special presentation from the Foreign Ministry of Japan. Clark, a partner with Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP, was honored for his longtime commitment to facilitating successful business relationships between Colorado and Japan. He is credited with helping Denver land its nonstop United Airlines flight between the city and Narita International Airport in Japan, among other successes. Presentation of the Imperial Decoration was held before business and political leaders, family and friends on Jan. 17 at the private residence of Makoto Ito, Consul General Japan (Denver). “I am honored to receive such a prestigious decoration from the Emperor of Japan. In addition, the dignitaries who attended the event including
friends from Japan, made it even more special,” said Clark. With more than 40 years of experience as a business lawyer emphasizing international trade, investment and finance, Clark offers legal advice to public companies and small and large private companies, both domestic and foreign. He remains deeply involved in coordinating mutual VIP visits and contributing to JapanU.S. exchanges in Colorado. He has acted as legal advisor to more than 50 Japanese companies and serves as Senior Vice President and a Director of the Japan America Society of Colorado. Clark is a longtime resident of Greenwood Village; the ceremony was held at the Consul General’s Residence in Cherry Hills. Past recipients of the Imperial Decoration include Baseball Hall of Famers Hank Aaron and Tommy Lasorda, and actor George Takei.
August hailed as real estate “legend”
S. Robert August, Denver’s renowned local, national, and international real estate marketing strategist and president of North Star Synergies, Inc., received top billing at the National Association of Home BuildersNationals award show in Orlando, Fla. in January, accepting the prestigious Legend of Residential Marketing Award. Legends of Residential Marketing are recognized for significant contributions to the industry, demonstrating exceptional creativity and innovation in new-home marketing over time. “I’m here tonight because of you,” August said in his acceptance speech before an audience of the best and brightest in the nation’s home building industry. “You’ve taught me how to be a better person. How to market. How to sell. How to close, though I’m still working on it.” The legend award is the latest in a long line of accolades for August, who has been consistently recognized as one of the world’s leading real estate sales, marketing, and manage-
ment strategists. In 2013, August received a legend award from the Homebuilders Association of Metro Denver for career achievements in the real estate industry and contributions to the HBA and NAHB. In 2011, August received the Trina Ripley Excellence in Education Award for outstanding lifetime achievements in educating new home sales and marketing professionals. In 2008, he was inducted into the Institute of Residential Marketing’s College of Fellows. August is the only individual to receive the NAHB’s William “Bill” Molster Award, given to the most outstanding sales and marketing professional in the nation, twice (1996, 2002).
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A tiny addiction that lasted nearly 40 years Continued from Page 1 “He was the most confident man in the world and he was willing to do the work at all hours,” Nielsen said of her late husband. “Once we opened the store, it was a central part of our life. During the ‘80s and early ‘90s, business was really good.” After a slow start, Norm’s Dollhouse in Centennial eventually became a regional destination in an arena so specialized it made comicbook collecting look mainstream. At its peak, Norm’s was one of five such stores scattered across the metro area—a retail market that for years had plenty of room for tiny kitchen sets and the people who love them. “It’s a fantasy house,” Nielsen said of the customer impulse. “They can do it the way they want to do it, even if they can’t afford to do it in their real house. We had a lady who worked for us who actually put on another room onto their house to accommodate all her room boxes and dollhouses. It’s been an addic-
tion for some people—but a good one.” For a business that is as unessential as they come, Norm’s managed to survive, not just the fluxes of changing tastes and economic recession, but the kind of tragedy that would have destroyed many other small family-run businesses. Still, after nearly 40 years in five locations, Norm’s, 7300 S. Colorado Blvd., will finally shutter its doors— large and tiny—on March 15. “I don’t think the interest has waned in the dollhouse and miniatures world. People are going to the internet to do their buying,” Nielsen explained. “2016 was almost like a curtain coming down. There would be days when we saw one or two people. I was borrowing and borrowing to pay the rent. You can’t keep that up. I’m not a wealthy person.” Like most of the 21st century dollhouse industry, Norm’s will find a new home, albeit under a new name, on the worldwide web as the Nielsens’ son David takes
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or something,” Nielsen said of the often-extravagant accessories—and the tiny residents who “use” them. “Some of the hobbyists don’t want people in their house—because it’s their house.” Few in the full-sized Nielsen family could have predicted this ultimate in “small business” in 1970 when Norm, then a professional pressman, first got the dollhouse bug while making a present for his young daughter. Before long, the neighbor kids and friends of the family were getting their own Norm-built houses. They started stacking up, and the rest is history. “He would talk customers to
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Taking steps for women Denver Women’s March attracts nearly 200,000 The local version of the Women’s March, a global initiative for women’s rights that corresponded with the national march in Washington, D.C., attracted an estimated 200,000 to downtown Denver on Jan. 21 in the wake of Inauguration Day.
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SeniorChoices A comprehensive guide to products and services for active & vibrant senior adults
Cut the costs of your prescriptions The costs of filling prescriptions is simply too big to bear for many people, even now that the Affordable Care Act has greatly reduced the amount of people who are uninsured. A survey from the Commonwealth Fund found that 35 million people in America failed to fill a prescription in 2014 because of the cost of the medication. That figure represents an improvement from 2010, when 48 million people did not fill their prescriptions due to
the costs of those medications, but it still serves to highlight a need many people have to cut the costs of their medicine. Though people who cannot afford to fill their prescriptions often feel helpless, there are a handful of ways they can cut the costs of their medications and start feeling better. • Discuss changes with your physician. Perhaps the simplest way to cut prescription costs is to
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companies, PAPs distribute billions of dollars to patients who otherwise could not afford their medications. Eligibility criteria varies depending on the program, but men and women struggling to pay for their prescriptions can speak with their physicians about PAPs. • Consult your member organizations. If you are a member of the AAA automotive group or the American Association of Retired Persons, you might be eligible for medication discount cards free of charge. These cards provide discounts on your medications, but
some come with expensive fees upfront. Look for no-fee cards, such as those offered to AAA and AARP members or others offered by nonprofit organizations, before considering options offered by pharmaceutical companies or other for-profit businesses. • Contact charitable organizations. Some charitable organizations, such as the National Organization for Rare Disorders and maybe even some local nonprofits, offer prescription assistance to people in need. Visit NORD online at rarediseases.org.
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After finishing school and land- automatic. One can achieve this by ing their first jobs, the furthest thing signing up for an employer-sponsored on many young professionals’ minds 401(k) or another retirement plan. is retirement. Although the day young When opening a 401(k), workers will workers will cash their last paychecks have a predetermined portion of their and bid farewell to the workplace may earnings deducted from their paybe decades down the road, it’s never too early to begin saving for retirement. The sooner a person begins saving for retirement, the more time his or her money will have to grow. As more deposits are made and interest is compounded, retirement investments can grow considerably. Ideally, workers should begin saving as soon as possible. Compounding interest Young workers should start saving for produces a better return for retirement the moment they begin their professionals who start sav- professional careers. ing when they are young than for those who delay their retirement checks and deposited into the retiresavings. Unfortunately, many of to- ment account. Such contributions are day’s new workers are not prioritizing made prior to being taxed, adding retirement. According to a study from even more incentive to begin saving Hewitt Associates, just 31 percent of as soon as possible. Money deposited Generation Y employees (individuals into a 401(k) will then be available born after 1978) who are able to depos- for withdrawal when the employee it money into a 401(k) retirement plan reaches retirement age. If the employer has a matching program, even better, actually do so. The easiest way to save for retire- as that means the company will match ment is to make the process entirely employee contributions up to a certain
percentage. A person may also want to establish an IRA (individual retirement account). IRAs, which are available as traditional IRAs or Roth IRAs, are typically offered through financial establishments and provide tax-friendly ways to save for retirement. There are differences between traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs, and these differences are related to taxes and may depend on when contributions are made as well as when withdrawals are made. Speak with a financial planner to help you determine the IRA best suited to your personal needs. Young professionals may want to keep more of their retirement funds in stocks and aggressive accounts to earn more. As one gets older and closer to retirement, a conservative approach is more prudent. Advisors may suggest older professionals then begin investing in bonds and other less volatile opportunities. Professionals of all ages can speak with a financial planner for more information regarding retirement savings. In addition, options to invest through an employer can be discussed with human resources personnel.
Seniors and exercise: Tips to avoid injuries, get healthy Exercise is an important component of a healthy lifestyle. Daily exercise can improve mood, promote an active lifestyle and reduce a person’s risk for a host of ailments, including diabetes and heart disease. Despite the importance of exercise, many people live sedentary lifestyles into their golden years. Seniors who want to embrace a healthier way of life and get more physically active should first consult with their physicians before beginning an exercise regimen. Certain medications may limit just how far seniors can push themselves, while preexisting conditions may make specific types of exercise off limits. After discussing their limitations with their physicians and developing a safe exercise routine, seniors can heed the following tips to avoid injury but still get healthy. Pick a partner. Whether it’s a spouse or a friend who is physically active or wants to be, try exercising with a partner, at least initially. Doing so can provide the motivation you need and partners can serve as safety nets should you need assistance completing an exercise or suffer an injury and require medical attention.
Personal trainers can serve as your partner, and many gyms offer discounts to seniors on personal training services. Start slowly. Seniors who have not been physically active for some time should take a gradual approach to exercise. Instead of heading right for the treadmill, exercise bike or elliptical machine, start walking every day. When it rains, find a treadmill you can walk on. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recommends seniors begin by determining how many steps they can take in a day and then gradually working toward 10,000 to 15,000 steps per day. Utilize step counting apps on your smartphone to track your progress. Apply the same slow approach to strength training exercises, lifting only very light weights at first before gradually increasing weight as your body acclimates to the exercises. Stretch. Bodies that have been inactive for lengthy periods of time are inflexible, and lack of flexibility increases your risk for injury. The AAOS recommends that seniors warm up their bodies before stretching with five to 10 minutes of low-in-
tensity activity such as walking. Then stretch gently, remembering to relax and breathe during each stretch. Switch things up. When strength training, do not work the same muscle group two days in a row. Muscles need time to recover. If you prefer circuit strength training where you exercise various muscle groups in one day, do not strength train on back-toback days, leaving at least one day in between strength training sessions so muscles have ample time to recover.
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Upon retiring, many newly them stay young, and passing on minted retirees find themselves lessons learned to younger generalooking for ways to fill their free tions can provide a strong sense of time. Hobbies may not take up too purpose. • Seasonal work: Seasonal work much time, and travel can stretch retirees’ budgets. is another great way for retirees to One way that retirees can make fill their time and make a little extra great use of money along their free time the way. Come and make a the holiday little extra season, retirees money is to should have no find part-time trouble finding employment. seasonal retail Part-time jobs work at their can help retirlocal malls or shopping cenees maintain ters. In warmer their connecmonths, retirtions with their communities, ees may find seasonal emwhether it’s Part-time consultant work may their profes- be just what retirees are looking ployment at area beaches, sional com- for to fill their time and earn golf courses or munity or the some extra money. parks. community in • Sports teams: Retirees who which they live, while also providing a sense of purpose. Retirees in- live in cities with professional teresting in finding part-time work sports teams may be able to find may want to consider the following work with their favorite franchise. Professional sports franchises often jobs. • Consulting work: Many retir- rely on retirees to staff in-game poees have long résumés, and that ex- sitions like ushers and concessions perience is still valuable even after employees, and some may even retirement. Consulting firms often hire retirees to greet fans. While the hire experienced businesspeople on pay might not be great, such posia project or contract basis, which tions are ideal for retirees who hapcan be great opportunities for re- pen to be big sports fans. • Crafts: Retirees with a love of tirees to fill their time and make sizable amounts of money without crafting can turn their hobby into having to commit to long-term em- income. For example, Etsy.com makes it easy for creative entrepreployment. • Teaching: Retirees can also neurs to post their creations and sell put their professional experience them to buyers all over the globe. to work in the classroom. Inquire Sellers often dictate how quickly about teaching opportunities at a they can make and ship products, nearby university or even the lo- so retirees need not feel worried cal high school. Such opportunities about being rushed. Many retirees still work even afmay only be available on a volunteer basis, but some might pay ter calling it a career, and opportupart-time salaries or small stipends. nities abound for men and women Either way, many retirees find that looking to fill their time and make working with young people helps a little extra money along the way.
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assistance. • Life insurance policies: Some insurance policies can be cashed in for a percentage of their face value. This money can then be used to offset the costs of senior housing. • Home sale profit: Many seniors sell their homes and pay for new living situations with the return on those sales. Bridge loans can help as seniors wait for their homes to be sold. • Line of credit: A loan system called an “Elderlife Line of Credit,” enables multiple family members or friends to share the cost of paying for eldercare. • New location: Finding a community in locations with more manageable cost of living expenses may be the best way to maintain your standard of living without breaking the bank.
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Paradise Baggage Company hosts packing seminar for FGI
Members and guests of Fashion Group International of Denver were treated to fun and practical solutions for packing at Paradise Baggage in Englewood. After appetizers and wine, Paradise’s seasoned traveler Krystal Parish showed the audience clever packing systems and amazing wrinkle-free solutions to bring dozens of garments and TSA-friendly personal supplies and accessories on board. She also introduced a few new products in the market including the expandable, but body-hugging fabric Bandi belt, whose tagline is “stash your stuff, not your style” and can hold a cellphone, credit cards, cash and more.
Packing guru Krystal Parish wearing her fashion with function Bandi belt, Paradise Baggage owner Jenni Paradise-Goad, FGI Denver Regional Director Stephanie Ohnmacht and the organization’s Program Co-chairs Nancy Blizzard and Dr. Julianne Attmann in the impressive, well-stocked Paradise Baggage showroom. Photos by Scottie Taylor Iverson
Jackie Rotole, looking rosy in pink, is surrounded by hostess Lynnette Morrison and Cherry Hills Villagers Dr. Bonita Carson and Beverlee Henry.
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Centennial Institute Women 21 group sheds light on ‘Pro-Life Generation’
It’s a highly charged issue that deserves education on viable options, resources and sharing of facts. The view of a single mother in our society has changed. Kristan Hawkins, president of Students for Life of America, was the featured speaker at a Greenwood Village luncheon hosted by Centennial Institute’s Women 21 group. What is driving a movement among young people to support mothers and their “pre-born children”? In a recent annual report, Planned Parenthood boasted it has 200 groups on college campuses, while SLFA now has more than 900 groups on high school and college campuses around the country. “The truth is written in your heart,” Hawkins said. “There’s a place for pregnant women. It’s a tough fight, but we are winning and there is hope. Our staff is religiously and politically diverse.” Among the speaker’s very controversial claims are an alleged quota system at Planned Parenthood and a connection between abortion and breast cancer. She called Denver the “late-term abortion capital of the world.” Hawkins, a mother of four and barely in her 30s, launched SLFA’s full-time operation. She said that since then the number of pro-life groups in the United States has more than quadrupled from 181 to 1,030. Today, SFLA is the only pro-life organization with full-time team members around the nation. It hosts the nation’s largest pro-life conferences in Washington, D.C. and San Francisco.
Kristan and her team have launched many initiatives, such as Women Betrayed, Medical Students for Life and Pregnant on Campus, a transformative initiative that connects young women on campus with the resources they need to choose life and stay in school. As president, Kristan directs the mission and the strategy of SFLA and is the organization’s official spokeswoman. She has appeared on Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, EWTN and the Christian Broadcasting Network. Her work and passion for the “pre-born” has been profiled on ABC’s Nightline, and she has been featured in such national outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, Time, National Review Online, The Washington Times and TheBlaze website. Kristan is the author of Courageous Students Abolishing Abortion in This Lifetime. The dynamic speaker has spoken before thousands and at dozens of universities, such as Yale, Bowdoin College, Franciscan University and the University of California at Berkeley. She travels the country addressing student and adult audiences on a range of topics, including Planned Parenthood, feminism, “true social justice,” pro-life activism and leadership. The group was to join last weekend’s Women’s March on Washington. Centennial Institute is Colorado Christian University’s think tank, mobilizing on ideas of faith, family and freedom to strengthen America’s future. For further information, call 303-963-3424. For further information on SFLA, visit studentsforlife.org.
Cherry Hills Villager Jackie Rotole is 70!
Not looking her age, community volunteer Jackie Rotole was toasted at a Cherry Hills Country Club dinner in her honor. She was in the pink, wore fashion-trend ruffled pink and was surrounded by a bevy of friends who wore black with lots of sparkle. Icing on her tiered cake and the elegant, detailed décor was, of course, in shades of pink. Many happy returns, Jackie!
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Lincoln Club presents local ‘Inaugural Ball’ in southeast Denver LEFT: The Colorado Inaugural Ball was the brainchild of Bonnie Percefull, whose husband Dan was a sponsor. She paused with state Attorney General Cynthia Coffman of the host committee.
Table 16 guests united in Republican red: Diana Martinez, Susan Stiff, Dr. Stan Carson, Dr. Bonita Carson, Arlene Mohler Johnson, Sherry Huntsinger, Jan Hammond, Fritz Voelker, LaFawn Biddle and Richard Tashma. the Lincoln Club of Colorado, the complementary champagne, state’s oldest Republican organi- feasted on seared steak and zation. Founded in 1918, its cur- cilantro chicken with chipoLoyal Republicans who didn’t rent president is Chris Murray. tle demi-glace and danced make the trip to D.C. had plenty Radio co-hosts Krista Kafer of glittering festivities at their and Steve Kelley of KNUS did to the Mile High Big Band. own Colorado Inaugural Ball in a live broadcast from the venue, A big screen projected the glamorous high-fashion inaugusoutheast Denver. Marriott DTC. The evening was presented by Everyone cheered, toasted with ral balls in Washington, D.C.
RIGHT: Dr. Matt and Theresa Dunn were on the host committee. State Treasurer Walker Stapleton, the evening’s sponsor, and wife Jenna with hosts Colorado Secretary of State Wayne Williams and wife Holly.
Bo Cottrell and his wife Lynne, event coordinator extraordinaire, with Aimee and Dan Caplis, a host committee member.
LEFT: The No. 45 banner welcomed Republicans.
Mike McCardle showed off his elephant tie with wife Edie Busam.
Tim Turley in full Irish regalia with wife Kathy, a Centennial City Council member, and state Sen. Jack Tate and wife Kathleen.
RIGHT: Former state Senate President John Andrews taught the audience dozens of ways to say “ No. 45” with wife Donna, a host committee member.
Cocktails for a Cause hosts event in support of Hope House of Colorado Cocktails for a Cause will be hosting their next event in support of Hope House of Colorado, a local Denver nonprofit, from 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. on February 15, at the Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum. Hope House of Colorado offers free self-sufficiency and educational programs for at-risk teen moms and their children from all over the Denver metro area. Hope House is metro Denver’s only resource providing free selfsufficiency programs to parenting teen moms, including residential, GED, college, and career support programs. Additional supportive services include healthy relationships and parenting classes, early learning, life skills workshops and certified counseling, all designed to prepare them for long-term independence. Guests are invited to bring the selected items to the charity
and for their donation they are women-owned business, and an nearly 475,000 items collected given door prize tickets. A $10 at- immensely popular silent auction. valued at nearly $395,000. Last tendance fee is charged for each Since Cocktails for a Cause October’s event for A Precious event, where wine and dinner is was launched in July 2009, the Child brought in over 7,589 served. nonprofit has hosted 26 events items valued at $34,134. “Over CFAC holds events three times and delivered to local charities the years, Cocktails for a Cause events have grown into a per year for different charities diverse group of generous, needing items to help them enthusiastic women. The provide services to their conguests appreciate donating stituents. Guests bring items items and learning about our from a list provided to them local community in need. in their invitation along with We call what we do “handa $10 entrance fee, which beto-hand” giving. All donacomes their admission into the tions will be in the hands of event. CFAC provides drinks someone locally in need the and dinner along with an opvery next day,” said René portunity to meet other likeHarding, founder and presiminded philanthropic women. dent, CFAC. All items collected at a CFAC CFAC relies on sponsors event are delivered to the charto help with funding their ity that night. The items have events and they are grateful an immediate impact for the to PCL Construction, Fireconstituents. A short presentaplace & Grill Experts, Mobile tion from the honored charity Callie Sievers, Olive Club president Office Solutions, Hallmark is a highlight of the evening’s and Jacalyn Gallegos, CFAC board Mortgage, Shelley Ford, the activities along with a featured member.
Pelican Bay Group/Morgan Stanley, Farmer’s Insurance, Ella Bliss Beauty Bar, First American Title, Fidelity Title, Montgomery, Little and Soran PC, Denver Transit Partners, Pet Wants Denver, and Lacy’s Chair Cover Rentals. In-kind donations of products and services are provided by Applejack Wine & Spirits, Serendipity Catering, Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum, My Make Studio, Event Rents, Ruckus Media, BreakThru Beverage Group, PSI-Production Services International, Parties Extraordinaire, and Moye White LLP. To learn more about Cocktails for a Cause and the event in honor of Hope House of Colorado and to RSVP go to the website, cocktailsforacauseco.org/events/hopehouse/ or contact Rene Harding @ rharding2@gmail.com.
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Balancing school with the stadium High school sophomore selected for under-16 national team BY Cherry Creek High School’s offensive lineman Dominick Pallotto has been selected for the 2017 under-16 National Team for USA Football. He is among 45 students from across 18 states to have been chosen. The first game was Jan. 17 against Canada. The team played AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and after a 63-0 win over Ontario, Pallotto said he was grateful for the
opportunity to play at a true NFL stadium. “What took me by surprise was being in an NFL stadium and being showcased,” he said. “I’ve never done anything like that before. The biggest stadium I’ve ever played in is Stutler Bowl at my high school, and compared to an NFL stadium that’s nothing. It was so nerve-wracking to see all those people either for you or against you.” Pallotto started playing football when he was 5. His first coach was his dad. He practiced for years with his brother. These days, being a high school sophomore is hard enough, and with a busy schedule it becomes nearly impossible to find a balance
between work and school. “I make it a goal of mine to keep good relationships with my teachers, so when I have to miss school they’ll be excited for me and they’ll work with me,” Pallotto said. The player says the next big thing he is looking forward to is going to college and getting a good education, whether that includes a football career or not. For now, he is excited about the next three years of high school—and playing football. “I need to focus on my schoolwork and look as good as I can in the classroom. That way, I can meet any and all requirements to play for another team. I’m focusing on my academics right now and hoping
football just follows,” he said. With the football season over, USA Football was the first liveaction football Pallotto has had in months. He spends his days practicing and working out with his dad to master his technique and get in his best shape for next season. “[My best advice] is just play as hard as you can,” he said. “Focus on the things that you can control and don’t focus on the outcome of the game. Focus on how you’re playing, how much effort you’re putting in and how much heart you’re putting into it. Also, focus on your grades. That’s a big component of how you’ll be chosen if you play football in college.”
Healthy habits begin in a new kitchen
You’ve often heard it said: the kitchen is the main gathering spot in the home. With such significant time spent there, it’s important that those moments be healthy and beneficial. In the 2017 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study, nearly onethird of participants stated that they are now leading healthier lifestyles post-kitchen remodel – not only in terms of dining, but also in terms of fostering relationships with those who spend time in the kitchen.
Opt for an open layout
An open layout in the kitchen is a great way to encourage people to gather. Nearly 50% of participants in the Houzz study responded that they spend more time with their families now that their kitchens have been renovated. Additional space encourages people to cook with one another and participate in the dinner preparation process together. Extra room in the kitchen not only inspires people to gather around, it also provides a
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being taken to notify and test those who have had direct and specific contact with the unidentified—now isolated—inmate, according to Julie Brooks, the sheriff’s public-information officer. After lab results from a routine test this month showed the inmate may have been TB-positive, the inmate was placed in “respiratory isolation,” according to Brooks, and protective equipment was provided to any staff members that must come in specifically defined contact with the inmate. On Jan. 18, final testing confirmed the inmate’s active TB diagnosis, which has been described by a physician as being “very minimal,” according to Brooks “While we have been told that the likelihood of transmission is very
low, we have begun the process of testing anyone meeting the specific criteria for testing, which includes five hours or more of continuous direct contact with the inmate or 15 to 20 hours of direct contact with the inmate in a one-week period,” Brooks said. Jail officials have developed a patient and direct-contact treatment plan in close collaboration with the Denver Metro Tuberculosis Clinic and the Colorado Department of Public Health, according to Brooks. TB is an infectious disease that generally affects the lungs. It can be fatal if not treated. Symptoms of active TB include chronic cough fever, night sweats and weight loss. No further information on the inmate was provided due to medicalconfidentiality requirement.
January 26, 2017 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 19
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FORECLOSURES COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0595-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 26, 2016, 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) Martha F. Kelce Original Beneficiary(ies) IndyMac Bank, F.S.B. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Indenture Trustee for Indymac Home Equity Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Trust, Series 2006-H2 Date of Deed of Trust March 24, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 06, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B6053413 Original Principal Amount $25,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $23,874.69 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 61, BLOCK 8, HERITAGE PLACE, FILING NO.6, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 6580 S Heritage Pl W, 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, 02/22/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 12/29/2016 Last Publication 1/26/2017 Name of Publication 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; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 10/26/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: David A. Shore #19973 Martin H. Shore #1800 Stephen A Hall #38186 Hellerstein and Shore PC 5347 S. Valentia Way, Suite 100, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303) 5731080 Attorney File # 16-00509SH
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. Published in The Villager First Publication: December 29, 2016 Last Publication: January 26, 2017 Legal # 0595-2016 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0599-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 28, 2016, 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) Neil E Gillette and Sharon L Gillette Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for WR Starkey Mortgage, L.L.P. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Nationstar Mortgage LLC Date of Deed of Trust January 26, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 01, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B6014410 Original Principal Amount $112,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $107,196.58 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 38, BLOCK 11, GAISER HOLLY RIDGE, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 3183 S Monaco Cir, 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, 03/01/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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 1/5/2017 Last Publication 2/2/2017 Name of Publication 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; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 10/28/2016 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: Eve Grina #43658 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 Jennifer Rogers #34682 Holly Shilliday #24423 Joan Olson #28078 Erin Robson #46557
Courtney Wright #45482 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-16-742397-JS The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Published in The Villager First Publication: January 5, 2017 Last Publication: February 2, 2017 Legal # 0599-2016 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0622-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 4, 2016, 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) Tim Sommers and Susan Sommers Original Beneficiary(ies) Remo, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Remo, LLC Date of Deed of Trust May 29, 2015 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 01, 2015 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D5055650 Original Principal Amount $1,150,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $1,133,031.96 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 2, BLOCK 1, ORCHARD CREEK SUBDIVISION, 2nd FILING, 2nd AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 2901 E Orchard Rd, Greenwood Village, 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, 03/01/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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 1/5/2017 Last Publication 2/2/2017 Name of Publication 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; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 11/04/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Christopher T Groen #39976 Fox Rothschild LLP 633 Seven-
teenth Street, Suite 2700, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 383-7623 Attorney File # 118829.00017 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. Published in The Villager First Publication: January 5, 2017 Last Publication: February 2, 2017 Legal # 0622-2016 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0623-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 4, 2016, 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) LAWRENCE L KOPF and SUSAN A KOPF Original Beneficiary(ies) WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust August 27, 2007 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 09, 2007 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B7130257 Original Principal Amount $247,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $222,621.21 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 12, BLOCK 2, CHERRY CREEK VISTA FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 5678 S Kenton Way, Englewood, CO 80111. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. 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) Pursuant to Affidavit Re: Scrivener’s Error Pursuant to C.R.S. 38-35-109(5) recorded on December 21, 2011 at Reception No. D1125671 to correct legal description. 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, 03/01/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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 1/5/2017 Last Publication 2/2/2017 Name of Publication 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; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 11/04/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado
By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 16-013237 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. Published in The Villager First Publication: January 5, 2017 Last Publication: February 2, 2017 Legal # 0623-2016 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - MAILING CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0629-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 8, 2016, 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) Christa L Silber and Scott A Silber Original Beneficiary(ies) GB Home Equity, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Precision Investments, LLC Date of Deed of Trust March 04, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 15, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B5037427 Original Principal Amount $25,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $21,473.15 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 6, TIERRA ILIFF SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 2237 S Elkhart St, Aurora, CO 80014. 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, 03/08/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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 1/12/2017 Last Publication 2/9/2017 Name of Publication Aurora Sentinel NOTICE OF RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS SHALL BE SENT WITH ALL MAILED COPIES OF THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES. ● A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-104 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED; ● A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-302 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE NO LATER THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE; ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
● IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 11/08/2016 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: Kenneth J. Buechler #30906 Buechler & Garber, LLC 999 18th Street, Suite 1230 S, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 381-0045 Attorney File # Silber 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. Published in The Villager First Publication: January 12, 2017 Last Publication: February 9, 2017 Legal # 0629-2016 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0636-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 18, 2016, 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) KRISTEN KUMAR and ARVIND KUMAR Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Date of Deed of Trust August 10, 2009 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 18, 2009 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B9089974 Original Principal Amount $227,565.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $149,069.81 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 12, BLOCK 1, CASTLEWOOD FILING NO. 13B, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. PARCEL ID NUMBER: 207524429012 Also known by street and number as: 13630 E Weaver Pl, 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, 03/08/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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 1/12/2017 Last Publication 2/9/2017 Name of Publication 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; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY
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PAGE 20 | THE VILLAGER • January 26, 2017 — Continued from page 19 — FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 11/18/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 16-011433 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. Published in The Villager First Publication: January 12, 2017 Last Publication: February 9, 2017 Legal # 0636-2016 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0641-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 18, 2016, 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) SALLY J DAIGLE Original Beneficiary(ies) CENTEX HOME EQUITY COMPANY, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Date of Deed of Trust April 26, 2004 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 03, 2004 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B4080166 Original Principal Amount $176,130.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $138,931.55 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 14, BLOCK 10, FIRST ADDITION TO SHERIDAN, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 3811 S Julian St, Denver, CO 80236. 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, 03/08/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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 1/12/2017 Last Publication 2/9/2017 Name of Publication 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; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 11/18/2016 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: Lauren Tew #45041 Randall Chin #31149 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Weldon Phillips #31827 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver,
LEGALS CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000006384671 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. Published in The Villager First Publication: January 12, 2017 Last Publication: February 9, 2017 Legal # 0641-2016 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0644-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 18, 2016, 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) ABUL KALAM Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, LEHMAN BROTHERS BANK, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (“FANNIE MAE”), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Date of Deed of Trust May 30, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 10, 2003 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B3124717 Original Principal Amount $186,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $127,585.68 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 22, 23, AND 24, BLOCK 15, TOWN OF SHERIDAN COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 3390 S Clay St, 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, 03/08/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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 indebted-
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ness 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 1/12/2017 Last Publication 2/9/2017 Name of Publication 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; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 11/18/2016 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 Ryan #32647 Toni M. Owan #30580 Jolene Guignet #46144 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 16-914-29631 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. Published in The Villager First Publication: January 12, 2017 Last Publication: February 9, 2017 Legal # 0644-2016 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0649-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 22, 2016, 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) RONALD B SHORES Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Countrywide Bank, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Date of Deed of Trust October 19, 2007 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 10, 2008 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B8004429 Original Principal Amount $417,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $396,470.97 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 25, BLOCK 1, SUNDANCE HILLS FILING NO. SIX, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 10239 E Berry Dr, Greenwood Village, 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, 03/15/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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 1/19/2017 Last Publication 2/16/2017 Name of Publication 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; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 11/22/2016 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: Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Lauren Tew #45041 Nichole Williams #49611 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000006386734 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. Published in The Villager First Publication: January 19, 2017 Last Publication: February 16, 2017 Legal # 0649-2016 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0651-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 23, 2016, 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) PRABODH GUPTA Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, A DIVISION OF TREASURY BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PENNYMAC HOLDINGS, LLC Date of Deed of Trust June 30, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 23, 2003 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B3158614 Original Principal Amount $650,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $461,392.80 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 5, BLOCK 2, LAKEVIEW AT THE HILLS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 5245 S Hanover Way, Englewood, 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, 03/15/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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 1/19/2017 Last Publication 2/16/2017 Name of Publication 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; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE
COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 11/23/2016 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: Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Lauren Tew #45041 Nichole Williams #49611 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, • Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000006397582 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. Published in The Villager First Publication: January 19, 2017 Last Publication: February 16 2017 Legal # 0651-2016 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0661-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 30, 2016, 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) JEFFREY L MORIARTY and DENISE M VANEPPS Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC Date of Deed of Trust November 06, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 19, 2003 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B3249853 Original Principal Amount $206,755.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $182,305.30 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 106, VILLA DEL SOL, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 4999 E Peakview Ave, 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, 03/22/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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 1/26/2017 Last Publication 2/23/2017 Name of Publication 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; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS.
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LEGALS — Continued from page 20 — Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 11/30/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 16-013526 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. Published in The Villager First Publication: January 26, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Legal # 0661-2016 ____________________________
ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, Colorado shall make final settlement with Next Generation Surfaces LLC for its work completed for Arapahoe County on the project identified as Sheriff/ Coroner’s Office Carpet Replacement Project. The work generally consisted of replacing the “broadloom” or rolled style carpet throughout the majority of the 3rd level of the Sheriff’s Office and the majority of the Coroner’s Office with the County standard carpet tile product. Final Settlement will be made on February 14, 2017. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by Next Generation Surfaces LLC or any of its subcontractors, or that has supplied rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used by Next Generation Surfaces LLC or any of its subcontractors in or about the performance of the work done for the above-described project whose claim therefore has not been paid by Next Generation Surfaces LLC or any of its subcontractors may file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid with the Arapahoe County Attorney’s Office (on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners) at 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, CO 80120, at any time up to and including February 13, 2017. This Notice is published in accordance with Section 38-26-107 of C.R.S., and all claims, if any, shall be filed in accordance with this statutory section. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement and/or claim prior to the aforementioned date for filing claims shall release Arapa-
hoe County, its officers, agents and employees from any or all liability, claims, and suits for payment due from Next Generation Surfaces LLC. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager First Publication: January 26, 2017 Last Publication: February 2, 2017 Legal # 7213 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY 1041 PERMIT, LOCATION & EXTENT AND SUBDIVISION EXEMPTION BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC HEARING PROSPER WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT CASE NOS: ASI16-001, L16-002, X16-001 PROPOSAL: The applicant, Prosper Regional Wastewater and Sanitation Service Metropolitan District, is requesting approval of a 1041 Permit, a Subdivision Exemption and an Appeal of a Planning Commission Denial of a Location & Extent case for a wastewater treatment plant. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 7, 2017 the Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing at 9:30 a.m. or as soon as possible thereafter, in the East Hearing Room at the Administration Building Room, 5334 S. Prince St, Littleton, CO, 80120 at which, all interested persons and citizens will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the above-described application for a 1041 Permit (Case No. ASI16001) and the appeal of the Planning Commission denial of a Location & Extent case (Case No. L16-002). The public is invited and encouraged to attend and participate at the public hearing. Additionally, the Board will consider a Subdivision Exemption plat related to the wastewater treatment plant (Case No. X16-001). The applicant has applied for approval of a 1041 Permit, Subdivision Exemption, and the appeal of the Planning Commission denial of the Location & Extent case, for the project described above, which is known as Prosper Wastewater Treatment Plant. This project will consist of a wastewater treatment plant for the Prosper Development in Arapahoe County. The wastewater treatment plant will be located approximately 500 feet south of I-70 and 2,500 feet west of Watkins Road. More information about this proposal is available at the Office of the Arapahoe County Planning Division, 6924 S Lima St., Centennial, Colorado 80112. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: January 26, 2017 Legal # 7214 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP-17-15 MOSQUITO CONTROL Notice is hereby given that the Arapahoe County Purchasing Division will be accepting proposals for an experienced contractor to assist operations staff with the management and abatement of mosquitos on County owned and managed properties for the Arapahoe County Open Spaces Program.
attend this conference in order to become familiar with the Specifications. All Arapahoe County solicitations can be obtained from the County’s website. The Request For Proposal (RFP-17-15) document can be obtained by going to the Arapahoe County website www. arapahoegov.com, then go to the Finance Department, and under the Finance Department select Purchasing then go to the Quick Link for the Rocky Mountain ePurchasing website. Submittals must be received in the Purchasing Division, located at 5334 South Prince Street, 4th Floor, Littleton, CO 80120, no later than 2:00 p.m. local time on February 23, 2017. The County reserves the right to waive any or all informalities or irregularities and to reject any or all submittals. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: January 26, 2017 Legal # 7215 ____________________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of RODNEY LON ROWE, a/k/a RODNEY L. ROWE, a/k/a RODNEY ROWE, Deceased Case Number 16 PR 31275 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 12, 2017, or the claims may be forever barred. Kathryn Rose Marriott Rowe 19 Fairway Lane Littleton, CO 80123 Published in The Villager First Publication: January 12, 2017 Last Publication: January 26, 2017 Legal # 7186 ____________________________ NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Harry D. Richardson, also known as Harry Dale Richardson, also known as Dale Richardson, Deceased Case Number 16 PR 31280 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 12, 2017, or the claims may be forever barred. Linda J. Richardson 5555 S. Monaco St. Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Published in The Villager First Publication: January 12, 2017 Last Publication: January 26, 2017 Legal # 7200 ____________________________ NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of WILLIAM F. RUMPEL, Deceased Case Number 2016PR261 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 19, 2017, or the claims may be forever barred. ELIZABETH E. WARREN 4505 S. BROADWAY ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113 Published in The Villager First Publication: January 19, 2017 Last Publication: February 2, 2017 Legal # 7210 ____________________________
A pre proposal conference will be held on February 1, 2017, 10:00 a.m., local time, Arapahoe County Open Spaces, Bijou Room, 6934 South Lima Street, Centennial, CO 80112. Vendors are encouraged to
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said contractor for the project called 2015 Drainage System Maintenance, 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.
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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.
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Just plug it in: All-electric BMW i3 with Range Extender BY H. THROTTLE AUTO COLUMNIST
It’s short, small and stubby looking, and it probably won’t win any honors for appearance. The new electric-powered BMW is a new “Beamer” product that rates 114 miles on five hours of charge time. The new 2017 compact electric car has a 50 percent increase in battery capacity over the 2016 model. This has been achieved by higher energy density of the lithium ion cells. The battery-powered vehicle produces 170 horsepower and propels the BMW i3 from 0 to 60 mph in just over seven seconds, making it the sportiest and most efficient electric vehicle in its segment. Further, the acceleration from 50 to 75 mph in just 5.1 seconds with power similar to 320 horsepower BMW 340i. This higher-level speed is for enabling the vehicle in safe passing maneuvers with speeds usually only achieved by combustion engine-powered cars. The car is rearwheel-driven with a single-speed transmission. In addition to the battery power,
the BMW i3 has a twocylinder gasoline engine located over the rear axial adjacent to the electric drive. This engine delivers 38 horsepower and powers a generator in order to produce electricity for those occasional times where additional range is required with the depletion of power from the lithium ion batteries. The Range Extender kicks in to keep the charging level constant and extending the range. The Range Extender does not hinder the luggage space of 15.1 that can be extended to 36.9 square feet with the rear seats folded down. The fuel tank has been enlarged to allow up to 2.4 gallons of gasoline with fuel mileage of 35 mpg, allowing for almost an extended mileage distance of 100 miles. This is a state-of-the-art of the new wave of electric-powered vehicles that were driven by the rising price of oil. There is now a trend back toward the high horsepower engines and larger vehicles.
Frugal, visionary car owners may look to these electric cars in the future. The batteries now carry an eight-year 100,000 mile highvoltage battery warranty. This technology has a high cost and the BMW i3 has a suggested retail price of $47,450. A long list of options featured on the test car raised the price to $54,695. Understanding the electric test car was a challenge at first. I had to figure out how far it would run on electric power and how easily it would convert to the extendedrange motor. It all went very smoothly with-
out worry of running out of power during a week that had a six-inch snowfall. The car was compact, but spacious, in the front-seat area. A large windshield gave an excellent view of the road, and the car has excellent performance. The ride was smooth and everything that a driver would expect from the BMW line of vehicles. Parking into a curb during the snowstorm, the car did not have enough initial power to back through the snow. A continuous rocking movement finally pushed through the snow, but this is a similar experience to Prius vehicles to achieve enough initial power to plow through snow. This BMW i3 did not have winter snow tires that would have improved the snow issue. Street traction on the icy roads was fine with no issues. This vehicle has all the latest safety and electronic equipment,
including traction control, LED lighting, heated leather front seats and electric steering. Exceeding the 114 miles of battery power led to experimenting with the charging equipment located in the forward cargo area that contained various charging devices. The major charging device was easily connected to the receptacle located on the left rear bumper, similar to a gasoline engine. The electric cord easily stretched to the garage electric plug-in and the car charged overnight. There are various options for quick charging and outlets around major cities for quick charges. The Range Extender option gives drivers that extra 100 miles to find a power source or reach home base. This is an interesting option for combustion engines and certainly is now a viable option for drivers who want something different for fuel savings or the environment. Final assembly for the electric “Beamer” is Leipzig, Germany, and the car is so new there are no safety ratings posted yet.
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parking lot, as well as stares and thumbs-up at the street corners while waiting for the red light to turn green. The 400-horsepower twin-turbo engine roars away from the stop sign, leading the other cars behind. It is so easy to press the accelerator and feel the sudden power surge of this Q60. The interior sparkles in “gallery white” color in seats and interior. This stunning sports car is a first lady in a white-ball gown. This car has a manufacturer’s suggested price of $53,300 and with options up to $61, 555. Considering the overall performance, style and beauty of this vehicle, it is worth every penny and maybe more. The twin-turbo power surge is awesome and the transmission is built for this engine. Powersteering wheel-shifter paddles make for easy changes in speed and acceleration. The automatic transmission has seven speeds forward and the sequential shift to change gears. The car has all-wheel drive with independent front and rear suspension with dynamic digital suspension. The brakes are really special and relate to the 180 mph speedometer. Going fast means
being able to slow down quickly for many safety and traffic reasons. The Q60 has sports brakes with larger rotors and four piston front brakes and two piston rear with red calipers similar to racecars. The car is finely tuned to three drive modes—sport, standard and eco. Both sport and standard were preferred, but that is a thirsty engine where traffic is slow or delayed. Fuel economy ranges from 21-city to 26-highway. The dashboard is different, slightly confusing and eyes tend to wander away from the road attempting to find the right control, button, or dial. Too many controls in the center of today’s cars that may be a contributing factor to the many rear-end collisions, exacerbated by cellphones and texting. The vehicle includes eightway power partial semi-aniline leather seats with driver-seat lumbar controls and side bolsters. The
l e a t h e r- w r a p p e d heated steering wheel felt so good on these recent cold morning along with the heated seating. With LED lighting, one notices the brilliance of these exceptional night lights and LED fog lights for fog or snow conditions. The sound system is controlled by a center console screen and a 13-speaker Bose radio system, along with steering-wheel buttons. The vehicle contains many safety systems with front and side airbags, and a roof mounted curtain side-impact system under the glass moon roof. No safety ratings announced yet on this vehicle that is fully loaded with safety systems, but it will no doubt have high scores. The test car came equipped with every luxury, such as the new forward-breaking technology for vehicles and pedestrians. The car will stop before impact by itself. The navigation system has voice recognition along with Infiniti InTouch services. This is a very exciting vehicle.
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New buildings approved, Cherry Hills hires architects The Cherry Hills Village City Council has approved the purchase of a site on East Quincy Avenue for a new public works site and has contracted with an architectural firm for the design of a new city hall and public works facility. Certificates of participation will be issued for funding the new structures. No new residential property taxes are anticipated for the new facilities. Jay Goldie, the deputy city manager and public works director, told the council his department
chase, certificates of participation and architects were approved by the council unanimously.
ing interested parties back into the chamber and quickly approving the floodplain permit unanimously.
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A lengthy public hearing was held on a proposal to issue a floodplain permit for 1530 E. Oxford Lane. Attorney David Foster, who represents the landowners, said the permit would allow improvements to the adjacent Little Dry Creek and allow the owner to keep 8,500 square feet of property outside the existing floodplain. The proposal would improve present drainage and flow and elevate the
Police Chief Michelle Tovrea informed the council of a generous donation of $5,000 to the police department from residents Daniel and Dianne Tully. She said the funds would be used to purchase special
equipment. The city approved a resolution thanking the Tully family. Tovrea made a special presentation to officer Pat Weathers, the longest-serving city employee, having joined the force Dec. 16, 1981. The chief recognized Weathers with an eagle statue and thanked him for 35 years of service. “Each year when I compose his evaluation, I find it hard to think
of adjectives to describe the kind of dedication and commitment he has demonstrated over the past 35 years,” Tovrea said. “Terms of loyalty community, integrity and adaptability … are just a few. … Pat, I want to thank you especially for your dedication to the needs of our citizens.” Weathers’ wife Joann was present for the ceremony.
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Police officer Pat Weathers, left, received a statue on the completion of 35 years of service to Cherry Hills Village, making him the longest-serving city employee in history. With Weathers, is his wife Joann, and Chief Michelle Tovrea, who made the presentation during the meeting. land above floodplain restrictions. There were no complainants at the hearing, and it was reported that the neighbors had no issues with the proposal. The council pondered for several hours what this floodplain-modification might mean to other property owners along the path of Little Dry Creek, which has been known to flood in past decades. The issue was whether to allow the property owner to build any structure within the floodplain or allow the property to be excluded out of the floodplain with proper engineering and landuse techniques, including a pond and water-treatment improvements. The applicant had met all the stringent criteria for the floodplain permit, but Mayor Laura Christman was concerned that a variance might bring other property owners to the council with related floodplain issues. Councilmember Dan Sheldon said he would be willing to at least listen to any other proposals that meet the engineering and design criteria. Well into the hearing, the council called for an executive session and debated behind closed doors for nearly one hour before call-
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had received 11 submittals from architectural firms and had selected Bennet, Wagner and Grody for both designs, bringing “substantial cost savings.” The design fees will be $433,844 for the city hall and $125,041 for public works with the total not to exceed $558,886. The fees are based on certain assumptions about designing a new 7,000-square-foot public works building, remodeling two existing steel buildings and purchasing the land for a total design and construction budget of $4.7 million. The newly $4.7 million proposed city hall is estimated to constitute about 12,500 square feet of new construction. The design and construction will be in the present city hall location, meaning no land purchase will be necessary. Residents near the entrance to Cherry Hills on Colorado Boulevard had complained loudly last year about plans to purchase church property in that area for public works. The city still has a million-dollar-plus option on a parcel owned by First Church of Nazarene. The option expires Feb. 25. The council still has some interest in the land for greenspace or park. All the contracts for land pur-
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The 2017 National Western Stock Show finished strong with the third highest overall attendance in Stock Show history at 684,580 visitors. The largest Stock Show attendance was in 2006 for the 100th Anniversary with 726,972 guests. The 2017 show reported a record closing Sunday with 42,661 fans enjoying Guest Appreciation Day. “We are thrilled with the number of guests that came out to help us celebrate,” said Paul Andrews, president & CEO of the National Western Stock Show. “These numbers are tremendous. Any time we see more than 650,000 people in 16 days, we are ecstatic.” The National Western Scholarship Trust is funded by three primary sources, and each source had a remarkable year. The Junior Livestock Auction had a record year, raising $912,750 with a percentage of the total going to fund the Scholarship Trust. The Citizen of the West dinner, honoring John C. Malone, sold out the Events Center arena floor. The Coors Western Art exhibit had a great year, and a portion of the proceeds fund the Scholarship Trust. All three of these events will produce enough revenue to fund a projected 80 scholarships throughout Colorado and Wyoming for students studying the fields of agriculture and rural medicine. “The success of our show is due to the dedication and hard work of the National Western Volunteers, the support of the City of Denver, the Board of Directors, our sponsor partners, the livestock and rodeo committees, and the amazing rodeo and stock show fans that come out every year to celebrate the western tradition we call the National Western Stock Show,” said Andrews.