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6th District congressman defeated Carroll by 9 points U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman’s victory over challenger state Sen. Morgan Carroll by a healthy 9 percentage points can largely be attributed to the benefits of incumbency and name recognition, according to longtime Colorado pollster Floyd Cirulli. “Frankly, I can’t even imagine Democrats being able to mount anything other than a token race. He just seems impenetrable,” Cirulli said of the Republican’s decided victories in the last two congressional election cycles. “This year, it’s practically a blowout.” The incumbent’s clear wins have arguably flown in the face of the changing 6th Congressional District, which since redistricting out of Douglas County and into Democratic-leaning Aurora has become among the most targeted seats nationally by both political parties. Despite the purpling of a once Republican-safe district, Coffman, a four-term incumbent who succeeded firebrand Tom Tancredo, has safely defeated his two most recent post-redistricting

An unidentified woman listens intently during election night, Nov. 8. Photo by Tom Barry

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Democratic statehouse victories withstand other losses Winner says moderate positions even attracted Trump voters Despite stinging losses in the presidential race and the 6th Congressional District, Democrats safely rebounded in two highly competitive local races for the Colorado Legislature. Democrats held onto state Senate District 26 and State House District 3, both of which have been hotly contested in recent years and have been the target of independent groups that bombard them each year with blistering, sometimes comical, attack mailers. State Rep. Daniel Kagan, the District 3 Democrat who was narrowly re-elected two years ago, has won the vacant District 26 seat by a comfortable

6 percentage points, defeating Arapahoe County Commissioner Nancy Doty, a popular Republican who had previously served as the county’s clerk and recorder. Meanwhile, Democratic newcomer Jeff Bridges took Kagan’s open former seat by a slimmer 4 percentage points, beating Cherry Hills Village City Councilmember Katy Brown, a Republican, in the similarly-swinging District 3. Kagan believes the two wins in overlapping districts can be attributed to hard work and the realization that western Arapahoe County is now purple with an edge for unaffiliated voters not tied to the Democratic or Republican platforms. “Both Jeff and I are thoughtful politicians who have the interests of Arapahoe County deeply at heart and are not trying to impose a far-left agenda

on the people of Colorado,” he said. Kagan also attributed his own success in part to his District 26 predecessor, outgoing Sen. Linda Newell, the Democrat who narrowly won the open seat in 2008 on the heels of the county’s thrust into purple on the coattails of President Obama’s first term. “I think Linda’s fine service to the district did demonstrate that voters can have more confidence than they might otherwise have had about a Democrat representing them,” Kagan said. “Linda showed and I showed this is not about Democrats going off the left end. We don’t do that in Colorado and that’s not what Coloradans want.” Solid Democratic victories came in Districts 3 and 26, even as state Sen. Morgan Carroll, DAurora, was defeated by some of the same electorate in the 6th

Congressional District. Democrat Kagan says his own moderation attracted Republicans who not only voted for Carroll’s opponent, U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman, but also President-elect Donald Trump. “My voters who are Trump supporters voted for him in spite of [Trump’s more controversial] policy positions because they wanted change,” Kagan emphasized, saying many were seeking any change they could find. “In a storm, you don’t go to a ramshackle cabin with leaks in the roof because of the leaks in the roof. You go there because it’s better than being outside in the rain and lightning.” Senate District 26 and House District 3 have significant geographic crossover in and out of the 6th Congressional District. Both of the demographically Continued on page 2


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Carroll pledged to continue the good fight in any case Continued from Page 1 tion,” Cirulli said. “The base of this election was not a strong challengers, including former minority turnout.” state Speaker of the House Given those realities, the Andrew Romanoff in 2014. pollster thinks Carroll’s camCirulli says he would expect different dynamics once Coffman steps down and the opposing parties compete on even footing for an open seat. Coffman was first seen as vulnerable in 2012, the presidential election year in which he defeated the much lesser known state Rep. Joe Miklosi by a mere 2 percentage points, setting the stage for later challenges with higherprofile opponents who ironically did not fare as Mike Coffman well. “Without Obama on the ballot, this district reverts to a regular district where the incumbent has an advantage,” Cirulli explained. In addition to the benefits of running with a history in the position, Cirulli says the surprise surge of President-elect Donald Trump may have also played a role in Coffman’s most recent win, even after the congressman had strived to distance himself from the controversial Re- paign strategy may have been publican nominee. less effective than it would Although as recently as Au- have been under different cirgust former Secretary of State cumstances. Hillary Clinton had been polled “Ms. Carroll only had one to win Colorado by 11 percent- issue as best as I can tell— age points, her political capital Trump,” he said. “She also may in the state had declined enough have not been the perfect candiby Election Day to shorten her date. She certainly had money down-ballot coattails, even in and was a competent individuArapahoe County and demo- al, but she also had a reputation graphically diverse Aurora, as a trial lawyer’s person and a where Democrats outnumber liberal and all that.” Republicans. Coffman had run his own “This was a white middle- advertisement saying he didn’t aged angry electorate year—in “care much” for Trump. He other words, a Trump elec- later said he wrote-in the name

of Trump’s running mate, Gov. Mike Pence, on his own ballot. During his acceptance speech on Nov. 8, Coffman emphasized what he said were misperceptions about what many saw as an increasingly fractured Republican Party. “Republicans are divided, they said, and a Republican could never win the support of minority communities,” Coffman told the large room of supporters. “We won tonight because of our ability to run a tough campaign. We won tonight because our message is right.” Across town, Carroll pledged to continue the good fight in any case. “This isn’t the outcome we were expecting—a lot of us,” she told supporters in Aurora. “I will never regret [this campaign] and I will not stop fighting for all the things we stood for.” Carroll’s Trump card was even played during Coffman’s own speech when some chanted “Who did you vote for?” The congressman, who mostly read directly from prepared remarks, did not respond, though when he finished, his wife, Colorado Attorney General Cynthia Coffman, approached the microphone to say, “Go Trump!” In the neighboring 1st Congressional District, 10-term incumbent Democratic Rep. Diana DeGette predictably skated to an easy win against Republican Casper Stockham, defeating the latest in a long line of GOP challengers by a healthy 39 percentage points. The Democratic-safe 1st District is Denver-based and includes the cities of Cherry Hills Village and Englewood.

I can’t even imagine Democrats being able to mount anything other than a token race. [Coffman] just seems impenetrable. -Floyd Cirulli, pollster

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State Sen.-elect Daniel Kagan, D-Cherry Hills Village, right, is greeted by supporters upon his election victory at the Radisson Hotel Southeast in Aurora. Photo by Peter Jones

Democratic statehouse victories Continued from Page 1 diverse state-legislature districts include parts of Littleton, Englewood, Cherry Hills Village and Englewood At press time, Doty had not returned a request for comment about her loss to Kagan, but had issued a statement to supporters on her campaign website. “I am immensely proud of the race we ran,” she wrote. “I would never have been able to mount this effort without the love, sup-

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port and hard work from so many friends—some I’ve known for years and some I never knew I had until this campaign.” Doty’s political future is uncertain. She opted to run in District 26 instead of seeking re-election as a county commissioner, a position filled in this same election by Republican state Rep. Kathleen Conti. Doty had briefly considered a run for Colorado secretary of state in 2014. Bridges had not returned a request for comment at press time, but on his Facebook page, the representative-elect credited his District 3 win to a “dehumanizing political climate.” “We treated voters like people,” he wrote of his own campaign. “We did that by listening. Our team had one-on-one conversations with more than a quarter of the people who voted and I look forward to taking those stories with me to the statehouse. More than ever, we need leaders who bring people together, not drive them apart.” Bridges also thanked his opponent Brown, saying he looked forward to working with her “to build an even better Colorado.” For Brown’s part, she says she was disappointed in what she believes the results symbolize. “I ran with the belief that the people in this district really do want someone who represents the people, not the party, and I think I was wrong,” she said. “Particularly when you look at my opponent, I don’t consider my opponent to be particularly moderate. You look at his list of endorsements and it’s all Democrats. I was endorsed by the teachers’ union.”


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School districts look forward to improvements Englewood also gets recreational pot and a new police station BY PETER JONES NEWS EDITOR

2016 was a good election year for affirmative ballot issues in Arapahoe County—with everyone from school districts to police and marijuana businesses celebrating victories. Both the Cherry Creek and Englewood school districts approved two tax measures each to similarly improve buildings and infrastructure, acquire technology, retain quality faculty and enhance safety, among a litany of other uses listed on the district websites. All but one of the school measures passed easily, with only Cherry Creek’s proposed debt increase eking out its victory by less than 2 percentage points. Under Ballot Issue 3A, which passed by a healthier 9 points, taxes within the Cherry Creek district boundaries will increase by $23.9 million annually beginning next year, though the increase cannot exceed 25 percent of the district’s total program funding. “We have a lot of work ahead of us,” Superintendent Harry Bull said in a statement. “These funds will enable us to provide the resources and programming needed to prepare students for success in college, the workplace and beyond.” The more narrowly approved 3B will allow the district to sell $250 million in bonds with a repayment cost of $460 million and a related

increase in annual tax collection of more than $33 million. The money is to be used to construct a career academy, renovate elementary and middle schools and enhance safety, among other uses. The mill levy can be increased as needed to pay the debt. As part of the new funds’ distribution, every elementary school in the district will receive $500,000 and every middle school will receive $750,000 to work collaboratively with their community to renovate space to support 21st-century learning, the district said. A new elementary school, a new middle school and a new collegepreparatory center are part of the plan, among an assortment of other improvements. Voters in the much smaller Englewood Schools safely passed a similar pair of ballot issues, with the $1.5 million tax increase in 3D passing by a full 14 percentage points. The money is earmarked for safety, technology and the retention of high-quality staff and faculty. “We’re going to be extremely intentional about how the additional revenue is used,” Superintendent Wendy Rubin said. “We’ll continue to examine procedures, processes, programs to make sure they are a real value add.” Meanwhile, Ballot Issue 3E will increase the district’s debt by $97.5 million with taxes increasing by up to $10.2 million annually to pay the debt. That money will level and rebuild Englewood’s four post-World War II elementary schools and the district’s early-education center. “We were at a point where our

facilities were absolutely a barrier to [education],” Rubin said. “No matter how well maintained, if a building is 65 years old and you have hundreds of people in it every day, there are systems and infrastructure that just fail. At some point, you can’t retrofit anymore.” Passage of the measures follows completion of the $44 million stateof-the-art Englewood Campus, a combined middle school/high school approved by taxpayers in 2011.

Englewood goes to pot … and cops

Englewood also spoke loud and clear on recreational marijuana, effectively welcoming associated retail outlets into the city by way of two ballot questions—one put forth by the industry, the other by marijuana opponents. Ballot 302, which ends Englewood’s long-standing ban on recreational-marijuana sales, passed by a strong 26 percentage points. Likewise, Ballot 301, an alternative citizens’ measure affirmatively written to continue the city’s ban, failed by near-identical margins. The competing measures made the ballot after City Council ceded to pressure to let voters make the final decision on the matter. City Councilmember Steve Yates, who says he tried unsuccessfully to get the council to consider a more hands-on approach to legalization, hopes the city can still assert some controls on the industry, even with a less restrictive citizens’ initiative on the books. “The big thing [retailers have] told me is if you want to have a good

State Board of Education race too close to call

At press time, the race for the Colorado Board of Education in the 6th Congressional District remained too close to call. Final results were still being counted,

though Democratic challenger Rebecca McClellan was leading incumbent Debora Scheffel by fewer than 1,000 votes. The lead has gone back and

forth several times during the counting process, prompting McClellan, a former Centennial City Council member, to say she would not rule out a recount.

These funds will enable us to provide the resources and programming needed to prepare students for success in college, the workplace and beyond. -Superintendent Harry Bull, Cherry Creek Schools

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“The only real difference is that if we’re ever able to get to a 15 percent tax, we have to do it incrementally over a number of years,” Yates said, noting that an additional burden on the police department might be one reason the council might have considered an earlier tax increase as would have been permitted under 2B. Englewood police will get a new headquarters, however, per Ballot Issue 2C, which easily passed by 16 percentage points. The city’s debt will increase by $27 million to build a larger and more secure state-of-theart police station. Yates says the new station and improvements at Englewood Schools will go a long way toward making the community more attractive to new residents. “I think we’ll see a lot more interest in the community from young couples and families coming in,” the councilmember said. “People are going to want to invest in our community. Before, instead of selling their house, people would turn it into a rental. I think property values are going to go up to the point where that’s not attractive anymore.”

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This is not the end, but the beginning

Wow, what a surprise we received on Election Day. The map of the United States was very red and it now makes more sense why the founding fathers designed the Electoral College, so the larger states could not control the republic. This system also is reflected in only two senators from each state, no matter the population or land mass. The people’s representatives in the

Barbwire Bob I attended the funeral for longtime friend Joe Ignat on Nov. 13 at the Mile High Station, along with 300 of his family and friends. He was given a fine salute by friends, family members from across America and his two sons, Todd and Brian, and daughter Erin. Joe excelled at philanthropy. Save Our Youth nonprofit leader Luis Villareal conducted the memorial service. *** While we were bidding a fond farewell to Joe, the Broncos were giving a fond farewell to the Saints in New Orleans. A blocked field goal and a two-point run-back snatched victory from defeat for the Broncos. As my pal Mort Marks proclaims, “I would rather be lucky, than good.” The Broncos

House are based on population, so the number of people in each state was respected and given a larger role in Congress. So we begin the Trump era in American government and politics. Perhaps we will see a Trump dynasty with the many family members involved. We could be looking at another Trump son or daughter also becoming president. Chelsea Clinton is being presented as a future leader and possible Senate candidate for the Democratic Party. The Kennedys and Bushes have long been highly respected political families that have donated fortunes and given lives to represent America. The Clintons were not a secondgeneration family, but rose to power from simple Arkansas grassroots. They have come a long way from their political days in Little Rock. Trump seems to have mellowed and become humbler in recent days. The magnitude of his election is now resting on his shoulders and those of came out bucking hard, but faded in the third quarter only to rally at the end. Could it be possible that the division title will rest on the last game of the season against the Raiders in Denver on New Year’s Day? *** Claudia Folska, the first blind woman in Colorado to be elected to public office, was re-elected to her RTD board position in last week’s election. She is a fabulous leader, has a warm personality, and has accomplished a great deal in her young life. Her Cooking in the Dark previews on public television on Dec, 3. Her theme is “connecting communities through yummy food.” Contact Claudia at cfolska@yahoo.com *** Congratulations to former Cherry Hills mayor and South Chamber economic-development leader Doug Tisdale who was also elected to be an RTD director last week. Business is boom-

his family. He carries a huge burden of living up to his rhetoric and making “America Great Again.” It will be a very hard task. We have all witnessed one of the most historic elections. The BushGore election was close, exciting and down to the photo finish, but nothing like this year. This election is a miracle for those who supported Donald Trump. There were so many issues in this election, but thinking back several years ago I preferred not to have another Bush-Clinton contest. It was time for America to elect new faces from new places and have some new leadership in the White House. This past election was a revolution within both political parties. Had Clinton prevailed as the first woman president, the election would have been historic for the ages. It wasn’t to be this time, but we will have a women president sometime in the future, and certainly women are surging in power in busi-

ing in south Denver, Arapahoe and northern Douglas County. RTD’s line runs right through the heart of the business corridor and is now extending out into Lone Tree. This is a billion-dollar business and the largest mass-transit system in America. **** The rail system brings challenges to cities like Greenwood Village as well as residential density that can be good for business. but bad for already crowded streets along the corridor. GV is dealing now with Subarea development plans with district public meetings planned by the city in December. Watch for notices of meetings. *** Last week, this writer and Villager publisher, had the rare opportunity to address the South Chamber Economic Development breakfast meeting with Jerry Healy, publisher of Colorado Community Media. The subject was “The American Newspaper:

ness and politics. As nasty as the prolonged election was, it is another miracle on the morning after. The new and old leadership came together to congratulate each other, make civil and polite phone calls and witness a handshake in the White House between the two most powerful men in the world sitting down together. No doubt Trump will proceed on many of his stated goals. He will find that draining the swamp is a tough challenge, but he will lower the debts of the water as he dredges forward. Wall Street is booming as business leaders and investors decide that Trump may be good for business. If business can prosper, there will be many new jobs for the workers who make business thrive. Trump’s every step will be challenged, criticized and condemned, but also praised, with progress and prosperity for more Americans. While it is over, really it is just the beginning.

Is it Dead? On Life Support? Or Just Resting its Eyes?” Jerry and I had much to say on that subject, and in summary, local newspapers are a real treasure and communities shold be thankful if you have a newspaper still serving your community. Note all of the newspaper endorsements on TV during the election—there was nary a radio or TV endorsement—all from NEWSPAPERS! *** The holiday season has arrived and we urge shoppers to support your local stores. Shop within five miles of where you live and support these local taxpaying stores. Money spent locally stays in the area and funds our schools, police and city governments. *** Thanksgiving is looming ahead. Make sure you thaw out the turkey in your refrigerator, for several days prior to Thursday morning.

Some philosophical thoughts for 2016

BY MORT REMARKS MARKS

Shortly before he died, the French philosopher Voltaire predicted from his Swiss home that in 100 years the Bible would be a forgotten book found only in museums. But when the 100 years was up, Voltaire’s home was ironically occupied by of all organizations, the Geneva Bible Society. Although it is sometimes difficult to know what is ephemeral or what is lasting, at this year’s holiday season I’d like to share with you some of the clippings and writings that many of you

have forwarded to me—whether they’re humorous, educational, or spiritual—they’re indeed lasting. A little girl wrote this composition on people: “People are composed of girls and boys, also men and women. Boys are no good at all until they grow up and get married. Men who don’t get married are no good either. Boys are an awful bother. They want everything they see—except soap. My mom is a woman and dad is a man. A woman is a grown-up girl with children. My dad is such a nice man that I think he must have been a girl when he was a boy.” Charles P. McCormick: “Being an optimist about America, I am convinced that tomorrow’s youth will attain even greater heights of productivity and human understanding. They will be better educated, will have traveled farther and will have been exposed to scientific developments that we today can’t even dream of. But they will need guidance. They must be taught that they must earn their rewards, not just yearn for them.” Gifts: “To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance.

To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service. To all men, charity. To every child, a good example. To yourself, respect.” One cannot help but admire the youngster about whom this story was told. “David, a second-grader, was bumped while getting on the school bus and suffered a twoinch cut on his neck. At recess, he collided with another boy and two of his teeth were knocked loose. At noon, while sliding on the ice, he fell and broke his wrist. Later at the hospital, his father noticed David was clutching a quarter in his good hand. I found it on the ground when I fell.” David said, “This is the first quarter I ever found. This is sure my lucky day.” America the Lovable, Al Capp: “It has become unfashionable to say this. It may be embarrassing to hear this. But I believe that America is the most lovely and livable of all nations. I believe that Americans are the kindest and most generous of all people. I believe that there are no underprivileged Americans, that even the humblest of us are born with a privilege that

places us ahead of everyone else, anywhere else. The privilege of living and working in America, of repairing and renewing America and one privilege that no one seem to get much fun out of lately—the privilege of loving America.” John Wesley: “Do all the good you can. By all the means you can. In all the ways you can. In all the places you can. At all the times you can. And to all the people you can. As long as ever you can.” Let me conclude by pointing out the following changes in our lifestyles that have occurred over the centuries. Now there should be no reason for anyone to complain during this coming 2016 holiday season. “Our forefathers did without sugar until the 13th century, without coal fires until the 14th century, without buttered bread until the 15th century, without potatoes until the 16th century, without coffee, tea, and soap until the 17th century, without pudding until the 18th century, and without canned goods until the 20th.

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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!”

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Republicans take predictable wins in GOP state districts there is nothing for senior citizens to downsize to. I’ve met many senior citizens who were resigned to staying at their home because there was no better option.” Tate says his campaign spent $110,000. Wist, an attorney, was similarly re-elected in District 27 by 8 percentage points, beating Democratic newcomer Carol Barrett. Cole cites his experience in the business-regulatory environment. “I think that government has a role to fill, but finding where that line is—is the critical focus of where public policy takes place,” he said. “I tried to stress that in my campaign and I work in that arena every day.” Like Tate, Wist stresses the importance of construction litigation reform. Transportation is another key issue for Wist. “We have a transportation system that is built for 3.5 million people and over 5 million people live here,” he said. “… We’ve got to figure out our transportation issues and find ways in a tight budget to properly fund our highways. … It is critical to the to the future economic success of our state.” Wist, who was appointed last year to replace Senate-bound Tate, got four bills through the legislature last year, but says getting legislation through the Democratic House during the next session will be more challenging as Republicans are outnumbered 37 to 28 after losing three additional seats last week. He says he spent about $40,000 in his re-election efforts. “Most of these races are won and lost not though media or television advertising—it’s through shoe leather and its out knocking on doors and it’s meeting con-

stituents and it’s talking about issues,” Wist said. Beckman will join Wist in the statehouse, representing House District 38. The Republican former county commissioner fended off Democratic challenger Robert Bowen, who unsuccessfully sought the same seat two years ago, by a healthy 15 percent margin. After 12 years as a commissioner, Beckman most recently worked as the director of administrative solutions for the Colorado Department of Human Services. “It was a very strange year in Arapahoe County and in the state of Colorado. You didn’t know what the outcome was going to be,” said Beckman, a longtime Littleton resident who once served on its City Council. With Republican registrants leading in District 38, Beckman said she and Bowen, who once represented north Denver in the statehouse, had very different views on the involvement of government in people’s lives. “It’s just a different philosophy. I’m much more conservative in my viewpoints. I served the area as a county commissioner. People know me and I have a lot of support,” Beckman said. Beckman’s said her top agenda items include, “focusing on the budget, making sure that it is more transparent and more disciplined, regulatory reform as much as possible to streamline the system and cutback regulations.” Beckman says many of her constituents are also greatly concerned about Colorado’s transportation infrastructure. She says she spent approximately $40,000 on her campaign. The representative-elect is married to Littleton Mayor Bruce Beckman.

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Beckman joining incumbents Tate and Wist in next legislature

Republicans held sway in three of Arapahoe County’s GOP-dominated state-legislative districts, with state Sen. Jack Tate, state Rep. Cole Wist and former county Commissioner Susan Beckman each taking victories. Incumbent Tate won state Senate District 27 over Democratic challenger Tom Sullivan by 7 percentage points. Tate, a former state representative in House District 37, had been appointed to the Senate last year after Sen. David Balmer resigned to take a job in the private sector. Tate thinks voters believed his business background would be beneficial in the state legislature, saying his views on job creation, promotion of a business-friendly environment and investment in education led to his success on election night. “I used my positive track record for the last two years to substantiate what I was offering as a candidate,” he said Tate, along with Wist, his victorious House District 37 successor, plan to co-sponsor legislation that would reform construction litigation, primarily in the multifamily sector, as a way to increase available housing options. “Construction litigation reform has been a top agenda item for a huge consensus of organizations in Colorado for the last three years now,” said Tate, noting such legislation is supported by both developers and affordablehousing advocates “… There is also a liquidity problem because

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Predictable outcomes in Board of Commissioners election BY PETER JONES NEWS EDITOR

Although the Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners will get two new members next year, the party-makeup of the governing panel has not changed as the result of the election. In the diverse District 3, which stretches from east Centennial and Aurora into the far-eastern rural areas, longtime county staffer Jeff Baker, a Republican, has defeated Democrat Janet Cook by a healthy 12 percentage points in the GOP-leaning district. Baker, a Centennial resident and a current manager in

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the county’s Facilities and Fleet Management, succeeds threeterm Republican Commissioner Rod Bockenfeld. As a current county employee, the commissioner-elect says he has entered into a transitional phase at his longtime office as he prepares his move into a county leadership role. “My boss has been really good, allowing me time to do things that are required,” Baker said with little irony. “It’s going to be a little easier for me since I’m already part of the county. My badge will continue to work. I’ll have the same phone and phone number.” Most elected to the Board of Commissioners—the full-time, five-person body that approves the budget, performs quasijudicial functions and oversees departments—have come from other elected positions, privatesector leadership or partisan activism. Baker will be the rare commissioner to rise from within the county’s workforce. Meanwhile in Aurora’s District 5, incumbent Democrat Bill Holen held onto his seat in a landslide in the Democratic-dominated jurisdiction, easily defeating Republican challenger Bob LeGare, an Aurora City Councilmember, by a virtual 2-to-1 margin.

Arapahoe County Commissioner Bill Holen makes his rounds at the Arapahoe County Democrats’ election night party at Radisson Hotel Southeast in Aurora. Holen easily won re-election by a near 2-to-1 margin. Photo by Peter Jones

“These constituents reflect the most diverse populations in Colorado,” Holen said of his victory. “My successful re-election is a reflection of the hard work that I have done to represent this significant constituency. I appreciate the campaign of my opponent Bob LeGare for being honorable and agreeing early on to run a clean and high-minded cam-

Folska re-elected to RTD Board Tisdale joins board in uncontested race

Southeast Denver incumbent Claudia Folska has been re-elected to her second term representing District E on the Regional Transportation District Board of Directors, defeating challenger J.M. Fay by a greater than 2-to-1 margin. Folska says her main goals for her next four years is to diligently work toward getting the longdelayed FasTracks system fully operational. “We need to make sure the new lines that we do open for the commuter rail are in great shape. That’s going to take some time because of the technical issues associated with the A Line,” she said. When completed, FasTracks will be comprise 122 miles of computer rail and light rail lines spanning the entire metro area, including the problem-plagued A Line to Denver International Airport. Folska says she wants

I think my biggest accomplishment is working as a team player with all of the members of my board to ensure that we have the necessary resources [for FasTracks]. Claudia Folska, RTD Board of Directors to complete FasTracks “sooner than later” so RTD customers will have a great experience on the multi-modal transportation system. As for the troubled A Line to DIA, Folska says the facts are simple. “They are technical issues that

the engineers at RTD and Denver traffic partners are working to correct— and they are putting a lot of resources into correcting it,” she said. “And the reason we have these technical issues is because it’s all a completely new configuration of technology that has never been done before anywhere in America, and like any new technology, there are bugs in it.” Folska notes that RTD’s ontime rate for the A Line is 88 percent. “If you could say you’re 88 percent reliable in driving anywhere … is pretty good because congestion is pretty bad,” she said. “Airplanes are 60 percent on time and they are happy when they can achieve that. Now that doesn’t mean that 88 percent is acceptable to me, but when you look at in the context of everything, I think it’s kind of reasonable.” Folska, who is blind, has made a name for herself with notable accomplishments, earning dual doctorate degrees while utilizing her white cane and RTD to get around.

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Kathleen Conti was elected in an uncontested race after Democrats failed to run a candidate in the competitive district. She will replace Commissioner Nancy Doty, who unsuccessfully ran for state Senate instead of seeking another term on the county board. The new commissioners will take office January.

“I think my biggest accomplishment is working as a team player with all of the members of my board to ensure that we have the necessary resources to design and build and implement and operate and manage the entire FasTracks system,” Folska said. She says she spent less than $1,000 on her campaign. Claudia Folska “I’m pleased to be part of the team In addition to Folska’s victory, and represent District E. I think southwest District D incumbent we have a great community,” Fol- Jeffrey Walker and former Cherry ska said. “It’s a diverse commu- Hills Village Mayor Doug Tisdale nity and I love solving problems in the southeast corridor’s District and that’s what I get to do.” H won uncontested races.

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University of Colorado grad and award-winning entrepreneur Heidi Ganahl, who is no stranger to hard work and overcoming adversity, has clenched the CU Regent At Large position in the statewide election. She campaigned on quality, affordable education being the key to the success of our children, our economy and our future. Pictured are CU Regents John Carson, Heidi Ganahl, Steve Bosley and Sue Sharkey, and CU Regent Emeritus Norwood Robb

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pilot plant scale to process one wet ton per day of the feed. To assist in the scale up and commissioning, Genifuel chose Merrick & Company to provide lump sum turnkey services that included engineering, cost estimating, procurement, fabrication/ assembly oversight and commissioning. The scale of the pilot system was significantly larger than the lab scale demonstration. As a first-of-its-kind application, Merrick & Company designed skids and specified a combination of standard vendor equipment and custom-designed equipment. Merrick & Company’s use of 3-D modeling ensured that the fully equipped skids would fit into standard shipping containers that can be easily shipped around the world. The bio-crude oil can be refined by conventional processes into finished fuels such as gasoline, diesel and jet fuel, while the methane gas can be used to produce renewable electricity. This system supports the US Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 by providing renewable fuel from algae and ultimately reducing America’s dependence on petroleum based fuels. The project was completely engineered, assembled, fabricated and commissioned in Colorado.

Spotlight Outstanding Engineering Accomplishments The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Colorado announced the winners of its 2017 Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) on Nov. 7 at a celebration luncheon held at The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa. A Grand Conceptor Award, presented for the overall best engineering project, was awarded to Merrick & Company of Greenwood Village, for the Hydrothermal Processing Pilot System. Excellence Awards were presented to Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. for the Williams Monaco Wastewater Treatment Plant BNR Upgrades; Dewberry for the Rueter-Hess Water Purification Facility; HDR Engineering Inc. for the US 36 Boulder Turnpike Express Lanes; Martin/Martin Consulting Engineers for the Harborcenter; and Merrick & Company for Antarctica in High Definition. Projects by Colorado engineering firms are rated by a panel of industry professionals who judge each project on the criteria of uniqueness and in-

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novative applications; future value to the engineering profession; perception by the public; social, economic and sustainable development considerations; complexity; and successful fulfillment of client/owner’s needs, including schedule and budget. Colorado’s Grand Conceptor and Engineering Excellence Award projects will advance to the ACEC National competition. Winners will

be announced on April 25, 2017, at a gala in Washington, D.C., when ACEC celebrates the 50th anniversary of its Engineering Excellence Awards program. 2017 Grand Conceptor Award Genifuel Hydrothermal Processing Pilot System, Greenwood Village, Engineer: Merrick & Company Genifuel Corporation obtained the license from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory for its technology to transform a mixture of 20 percent algae and 80 percent water into bio-crude oil and natural gas. The laboratory had proven their technology at a lab scale and Genifuel was seeking to scale the system up to a

Blum wins Cherry Hills Village race

CPA and businessman Al Blum won the seat for the open District 3 seat on Cherry Hills Village City Council during the Nov. Al Blum 8 election. Blum defeated Rose Lynch, 52 to 48 percent. Prior to the election, Blum had served as vice chair of the Cherry Hills Village Planning and Zoning Commission. He has lived in the city for 22 years. Other council seats up for election were unopposed. Mayor Laura Christman was re-elected. Newcomers Randy Weil and Dan Sheldon took open seats in Districts 1 and 5 respectively. By city charter, Cherry Hills holds it municipal elections in even years, unlike most cities that conduct them as off-year elections. Turnout for the city election during this presidential year was about 81 percent.

Peaceful Schools program looks to stop bullying at elementary schools

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Students in the Cherry Creek High School DECA Program are taking bullying to another level this year. Along with students from nearby Belleview Elementary, CCHS DECA students are working with the Rotary Club of Denver Southeast to help promote an anti-bullying campaign, known as “Peaceful Schools.” The Peaceful Schools program was developed by Rotary members and is being integrated into various high school and elementary schools throughout the Denver area. This year, DECA students at Cherry Creek meet once every three weeks to “teach” the anti-bullying program to 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders at Belleview ElH ementary. E R S school U Cstudents C E High are prepped with various lesson plans, story books and fun activities which they use to help the elementary students understand the negative effects of bullying. Elementary teachers and students love the program as it gives the younger kids a chance to learn from someone they look up to… high schoolers. Books such as “Pout Pout Fish” and “How Full is Your Bucket?” are used to help the youngsters see that bullying is not a cool thing to do. High school students explain the importance of treating every person with respect and doing their best

to set good examples for others to follow. In the end, both elementary and high school students benefit from working together to achieve a common goal. Should you have questions about the Peaceful Schools Program, please contact Cherry Creek DECA Advisor, Jim Konrad at jkonrad@cherrycreek schools.org.

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The first supersonic commercial jet, the Concorde, made its inaugural flight 40 years ago and was taken out of service 13 years ago because, although it traveled at twice the speed of sound, it was too slow to be profitable, according to the AMAC. Now, says AMAC, there’s talk from credible sources at NASA and the U.S. House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of a hypersonic rocket plane that might reach speeds up to seven and half times the speed of sound. There are many who believe business executives, in particular, would be willing to pay a hefty price for the ability to travel from New York to London in an hour or less or to Tokyo in two hours or less, for example. “That kind of speed would surely make hypersonic travel a profitable business,” notes one observer.


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Cherry Creek High School supports our veterans The CCHS Veterans Day event included a display of patriotic artwork created by students.

Homestead Elementary was ablaze in red, white and blue on Nov. 10 as students, staff, families and community members paid tribute to our nation’s heroes. The school held an assembly and outdoor flag ceremony to honor veterans and active-duty military members for their service and sacrifice.

Members of the Cherry Creek High School Future Soldiers of America Club hosted a Veterans Day event for veterans and active-duty military members in the school library on Nov. 11 Third-grader Sydney Finke was proud to have her greatgrandfather, Sol Finke, as a special guest at her school’s Veterans Week Tribute.

Student Council President Paul Hughes and President-elect Cole Mauvais shared Master of Ceremony duties for the High Plains Veterans Week Tribute.

Greenwood Village City Councilwoman Freda Miklin and CCHS Principal Ryan Silva flank Greenwood Village Mayor CCHS Technology Specialist Mike Oscepinski, who served in the U.S. Air Force for 23 years, was Ron Rakowsky, who served in the Air Force for 24 years, a guest speaker at the CCHS Veterans Day event. followed by a six-year stint in the Air Force Reserves.

Homestead Veterans 2016 Group

Photos courtesy of Cherry Creek Schools

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Creating Seating Zones

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seating zones is to create intimacy while maintaining inclusivity and clear walkways around the party.

Placing the Buffet

A holiday spread needs plenty of space, so placing hors d’oeuvres near the bar and desserts in a

separate area will encourage free movement. Determine where the main dishes should be placed so that a line can be formed without disrupting these other areas. Additionally, rather than taking up precious countertop space, clean out and embellish an upper cabinet with open doors so that guests can grab their own dish.

Setting The Bar

The bar is an important feature for your holiday gathering, but like everything else, it should have a designated area. If you do not have a specific bar space in your home, trade out trinkets for bar accessories in a hutch or other builtin shelving unit in the living room. This will be a popular location, so make sure it is in a space that will not get overly congested. Once you have everything in place, bring in your holiday décor showing the joy of the season. As you move around your entertaining area, make sure to keep track of wish-list items that would help make entertaining simpler in the future, especially if you are planning a kitchen renovation in the New Year. Contact us, bkc.co.

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• Switch to more efficient lights. A great way to ensure holiday displays consume less energy is to change the bulbs being strung. Incandescent lights can use 80 to 90 percent more energy than LED lights. Gradually replace older light strands with newer, energyefficient LEDs. Not only do LEDs require less energy, but they also can last longer than incandescent bulbs, meaning you won’t have to replace them as frequently as more traditional bulbs. Furthermore, lower wattage usage

means you can attach more strands of lights together safely. • Use timers. Timers can be set to turn lights on and off at specific times, ensuring lights aren’t turning on during the daytime or being left on into the night by forgetful homeowners. Timers also are a good safety precaution. A dark house that is normally lit up can advertise to thieves that no one is home. When lights turn on with a timer, it will create the illusion that it is business as usual in your

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energy during production and fuel while being transported from factories to store shelves. • Rely on extension cords. You can extend the length of displays without using more lights by spacing out light strands with extension cords. Intersperse spotlights to add attention to key elements of your display as well. • Turn off interior lights. If a Christmas tree is illuminating a front window, turn off the lights in your home, as the tree may provide enough light to make a living room or den extra cozy.

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And The Winner Is... The Eddie Merlot’s Pittsburgh location has been named on the Top 100 Steakhouses in America list by OpenTable, the renowned reservation and review company, in the restaurant world. If you have ever dined with Eddie Merlot’s it may not come as a surprise they made the list. With cuts of beef no other restaurant in the country offer, like the Wylarah Filet Mignon with a Marble Score of 9+ which comparable to only the finest Kobe (7 oz. $99.95, 5 oz. $72.95) and they are the only restaurant concept in the world serving the Wagyu Bone-in New York Strip by Greg Norman Signature with a Marble Score of 6-7 (20 oz. $89.95). Australian Marble Score equivalents: USDA Choice = MS 1-2; USDA Prime = MS 3-4; Marble Scores 5 and

above do not have an equivalent USDA grade, scoring so much higher than domestic cattle creating richness and flavor not pres-

ent in domestic cattle. The Eddie Merlot’s Pittsburgh location opened in April of 2014 in downtown in the Gateway

Center, at the corner of Liberty Avenue and Stanwix Street at Forbes Avenue. With floor to ceiling glass walls you get to enjoy the downtown feel in the upscale atmosphere of Eddie Merlot’s. Between the comfortable chairs, inviting décor, and the personal

service provided, enjoying a dinner becomes an exceptional experience. The lounge offers a more lively atmosphere where you may see guests dining before a Steelers game, celebrating a ladies night out, or enjoying a date. About Eddie Merlot’s: Bill Humphries started Eddie Merlot’s with the vision of; a place of stunning elegant design with exquisite cuisine and impeccable hospitality for guests to enjoy. 15 years later Eddie Merlot’s Prime Aged Beef and Seafood has the highest quality beef of any steakhouse in America; with cuts which no other Steakhouse in the United States has as Eddie Merlot’s has secured the rights with vendors around the world. Currently there are 12 locations in the United States and a 13th will open in the first quarter of 2017 in Virginia. For additional information on each location, or to make reservations, please visit eddiemerlots.com

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years traveling to hundreds of pet related events throughout the country. Accompanied by my canine assistants, Zoey and Eddie, we have raised funds for cancer studies, primarily in the field of comparative oncology, while raising important awareness about how to spot the signs of cancer in pet animals. One fundraiser in particular, Zoey’s Coins for Canine Cancer, has raised thousands of dollars through social media alone. The idea began from a poem titled ‘Pennies From Heaven’, and thanks mainly to social media, the idea has blossomed. The outpouring of support from people across the country has turned a simple request to donate coins into a nationwide event to end cancer. I am actively involved with the Colorado State University Flint Animal Cancer Center, and through my pending non-profit, Wishcuit, have donated every dollar received to support studies for the Colorado State Uni-

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Honoring those that have served Denver’s Veterans Day parade marched through Civic Center Park on Nov. 12.

Making way from Kansas, St. John’s Military Academy cadets march.

Photos by Stefan Krusze

Second Lt. Rob Bingham, president of Colorado Veterans Project, and U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman.

A World War II veteran takes a ride with his family.

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Edwin gets a better view of the 2016 Veterans Day parade atop his father’s shoulders, Sgt. Anthony Arrieta.

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Veteran Clifford Vigil displays his colors. Ethan Mister waves salutes the George Washington High School Junior ROTC.

Sgt. Jack Thurman, U.S.M.C., grand marshal and Iwo Jima survivor

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Colo. Guard field artillery deploys to Middle East for theater security cooperation mission SUBMITTED BY COLORADO NATIONAL GUARD PUBLIC AFFAIRS About 100 Soldiers from the Colorado Army National Guard’s 169th Field Artillery Brigade Headquarters and the Target Acquisition Platoon, will bid farewell to family and friends Nov. 10. The soldiers will deploy to the Middle East for nearly a year to execute theater security cooperation. The unit is based out of Aurora, but the soldiers live and work in communities across Colorado. Colorado National Guard leadership will pay tribute to the soldiers, and their families, during a departure ceremony at South East Christian Church in Parker at 2 p.m. Following mobilization training at Fort Bliss, Texas, the brigade will fall under the command of U.S. Central Command and the 29th Infantry Division. The unit is scheduled to return to Colorado late in 2017. “These Army National Guard Soldiers are ready to make their contribution to the warfight,” said Maj. Gen. H. Michael Edwards, the adjutant general of Colorado. “They’ve trained hard to do this important mission so this ceremony is to show them that we appreciate what they do.” The 169th Field Artillery Brigade last deployed to Iraq during March 2006 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and has a long history of mobilizations. Its lineage derives from the Colorado National Guard units that fought at the battle of Glorieta Pass, New Mexico, during the Civil War in 1862, also known as “the Gettysburg of the West” because of the battle’s strategic importance. The unit also fought at the Battle of Manila during the Spanish-American War. The 169th transitioned to the 157th Infantry before World War I and fought during World War II before reforming as artillery following the Korean War.

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ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

MOA Indoor Gallery Show

Nov.-Dec. 17, MOA Indoor Gallery, 1000 Englewood Parkway, 2nd Floor, presents the works of 21 Colorado-based artists. Visit MOAonline.org.

Brazilian Guitar Duo

Nov. 19, 2-3 p.m. The Brazilian Guitar Duo features world-renowned Brazilian guitarist/ vocalist/composer Sergio Augusto, who played a major part in the bossa nova movement in Brazil during the 1960s, and award-winning guitarist Eric Roberts. Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St. in Littleton. Info: 303-795-3961.

Nashville Songwriters Show and Dinner Concert

Dec. 3, 5:30 p.m., Noonan’s Event Center, Golf Club at Heather Ridge, 13521 E. Iliff Ave., Aurora. Benefit for TAPS, the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors. Tickets: 303-696-0450 or lcottrell@ taps.org.

CHAMBER EVENTS Englewood Chamber

Economic Forecast Breakfast

Jan. 13, 2017, 7:00-9 a.m., South Metro Denver Chamber breakfast with a distinguished panel of speakers to explore businesses, our state and country for the upcoming year. Speakers: Dr. Richard Wobbekind, executive director of the Business Research Division and senior associate dean for academic programs at the Universty of Colorado Boulder and Don Childears, president and CEO of the Colorado Bankers Association, and others to be announced later. Member ticket: $60; Nonmember, $85. Call 303-795-0142. At the Hyatt Regency DTC, 7800 E. Tufts Ave., Denver.

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Colorado Farm Bureau’s 98th annual meeting

Nov. 18-20, Hyatt Regency DTC Hotel, 7800 E. Tufts Ave. Farm Bureau leaders gather to consider policies developed by farmers and ranchers to set a state and national course. Bob Beauprez will speak at the Colo. Ag Political committee luncheon. Info: shawn@coloradofb.org

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National Western Stock Show

Now-Jan. 22, Tickets on sale. Purchase online at nationalwestern.com, call 1-866-464-2626, box office or King Soopers. Nov. 21 Two free educational classes Nov. 21, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Anticoagulation Basics - Through Thick & Think: Learn to live with Warfarin/Coumadin. To register: Call 303-7441065. Nov. 21, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., Diabetes, Prediabetes & Insulin Resistance. Presented by Susan Buckey, RD, CDE. To register: Call 303-744-1065. Nov. 30, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Heart Health nutrition class (Vegetarian diets- Are They Really Healthier?) at the South Denver Heart Center and presented by Susan Buckley, RD, CDE. To register call 303-744-1065. Nov. 30, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., free Heart Health nutrition class at the South Denver Heart Center and presented by Susan Buckley, RD, CDE. to register call 303-744-1065.

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Shopping at The Parker Shoppes

Dec. 8, 6-8 p.m., Dads and Kids Night. Cookies and free gift wrap. Dec. 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m., VIP Shopping Night. Get your free tickets for both events at The ParkerShoppes.com

Denver Potters Association Fall Show

Dec. 1-4, One-of-a-kind functional and sculptural ceramics, the show and sale will feature the best in jewelry, glass and wood creations. This much anticipated show opens Thursday, Dec. 1 at the Sixth Avenue United Church, 3250 E. 6th Ave. (corner of 6th & Adams) in Denver. Dec. 1, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m., Dec. 2, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Dec. 3, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Dec. 4, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. For more

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Highline Community Church spiritual adventure

Sunday Mornings, 10:30 a.m. A study through all 66 books of the Bible. Taught by Dr. Bob Beltz. 6160 S. Wabash Way in Greenwood Village. Visit highlinecc.org.

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Wellshire Presbyterian Church Events

Nov. 17, Mental Health First Aid training program to empower people to understand and respond to those in mental health and substance-abuse crises. 8-hour course. Held at the Presbytery of Denver, 1710 S. Grant St.,

Denver. Register: denpres.org/events

Alternative Christmas Market

Nov. 20, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Wellshire Presbyterian Church, in the Library and Narthex. Hand-crafted and fair-trade goods from around the world. Proceeds benefit live-giving ministries allied with Wilshire.

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Tree Lighting, Santa’s arrival at The Streets at SouthGlenn HOLIDAY EVENTS L’Esprist De Noel Holiday Home Tour

Nov. 18 and 19, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tour five magnificent homes in Denver Historic Country Club neighborhood. Featuring floral and tabletop designs by Birdsall & Co., Bouquets, City Floral, Plum Gallery, Twisted Tulip, Adams & Jane, Dwelll Anti quest, Lulu’s Furniture and The Lark. Tour tickets: $25 at the door and at all King Soopers stores. $23 tickets online at CentralCityOpera.org/lesprit.

Streets at SouthGlenn Holiday Tree Lighting and Santa’s Arrival

Nov. 18, 6-8 p.m. in Commons Park. Holiday events and entertainment. 6:15, Santa’s Arrival in a Clydesdale Carriage & Tree Lighting. Events: Clydesdale carriage rides, Strolling Dickens Carolers , Holidays characters, cookies and cocoa with elves, caricaturists, ice skating at the Cubs Ice Rink till 9 p.m. Admission is free;

Blossoms of Light at York Street Gardens

Nov. 25-Jan. 1. Blossoms of Light at York St. presents a tunnel of color-changing lights, the grand illuminated O’Fallon Perennial Walk, changing color orbs and an extended

pathway that illuminates the gardens. Also, interactive dynamic lighting display in the UMB Amphitheater. Ticketed event.

Trail of Lights at Chatfield Farms Gardens

Nov. 25-Jan. 1, 2017. Colorful light displays with a cozy country aesthetic. The 1880s Hildebrand Ranch homestead is decorated with a vintage Colorado Christmas theme. Barn and antique tractors also illuminated. A warming hut and fire pit, along with free hayrides (Fri. and Sat.). Ticketed event.

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Dec. 1 - Christmas Tea. Morning Tea, 9-10:30 a.m., Afternoon Tea, 12-1:30 p.m. RSVP required. Dec. 2, 10-6 p.m. & Dec. 3, 1-3 p.m. Lavishly decorated themed tables. Benefiting charities of the Philoftochos Society of Saint Catherine Greek Orthodox Church. The church is located at 5555 S Yosemite St., Greenwood Village. Admission of $15 includes Greek pastries and beverage. Info: 303-773-3411. Advance ticket sales: TablesExtraordinaire.org.

Parade of Lights

Dec. 2, 8 p.m., downtown Denver.

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Dec. 2, 6 p.m. at the candle-lit interior of Cherokee Ranch and Castle. This Recital Quintet will bring inspiration and love to the season with their trademark Christmas arrangements and traditional carols. Reservations include: Castle mini-tours, dinner buffet, performance, dessert and coffee reception with Denver Brass performers. Cash bar. Reservations: 303-6885555

Englewood Chamber Holiday Parade

Dec. 3, 3-6 p.m., Chase Parking Lot, Englewood Parkway & Cherokee St. Holiday parade, concert & tree lighting. Also looking for parade participants. Call 303-789-473 or admin@ myenglewoodchamber.com

Englewood Chamber Holiday Party

Dec. 13, 6-9:30 p.m., Englewood Elks Club, 3690 S. Jason St., Englewood. RSVP: 303-789-4473 or admin@myenglewoodchamber.com

Governor’s Residence Holiday Tours

Dec. 8-11 and Dec. 15-18, 10 a.m - 2 p.m. 2016 “View from the Library” collectible ornament, the Governor’s Mansion

Millennium Tree, planted to celebrate the turn of the century, was a seedling from a 65-ft. blue spruce that was later cut and transported to Washington, D.C. to be lit on the West Lawn of the Capitol. This ornament will be available for purchase along with the eight complete ornament collection.

Cherry Hills Village Mayor’s Holiday Tree Lighting Event

Dec. 9, 6-8 p.m., for Cherry Hills Village residents at the Village Center. Activities: Santa, face-painting, hay rides, train rides, cookies, cocoa, cider and chili.

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The Streets at SouthGlenn will host its annual Holiday Tree Lighting and Santa’s Arrival on Friday, Nov. 18 from 6-8 p.m. in Commons Park. The event will feature a festive and fun kick-off to the holiday season. “This event has become a true holiday tradition with local families,” said Keri Navarette, sr. asset manager for Alberta Development Partners. “It’s a very magical night for kids and grownups alike.” The evening will consist of a series of holiday events and entertainment from 6 to 8 p.m. Santa’s Arrival & Tree Lighting - 6:15 p.m. Santa Claus will board a holiday-themed Clydesdale Carriage and will follow toy soldier drummers and Rockette-style dancers to make a grand entrance into Commons Park. Santa will light up thousands of lights on the tree and surrounding areas, including The Cube Ice Rink. This marks its official opening for the season. Santa will be available for visits immediately following in guest services. Other Activities - continuing through 8 p.m. • Holiday clydesdale carriage rides • Strolling Dickens carolers • Life-sized holiday ice sculptures • Holiday characters - Sugar Plum Fairy, Anna, Elsa and Christof • Cookies and cocoa with elves • Caricaturists, face painters and balloon twisters • Ice skating at The Cube Ice Rink (open until 9 p.m.) Admission is free; for more information visit The Streets at SouthGlenn website at shopsouthglenn.com or email margaret@stephens-studio. net.


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A gift of appreciation for veterans Cherry Creek held its annual Veterans Day thank-you breakfast on Nov. 11 when students and faculty showed their appreciation for all those who have served in the armed forces.

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Tables Extraordinaire

The Ladies Philoptochos Society of St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church will be ready for public viewing of their Tables Extraordinaire Dec. 1 -3.

This ‘Christmas with a Twist of Lime’ table was presented last year by hostesses Angela Hernquist and Teri Koclanes. Two Christmas Teas will be

held Dec. 1 from 9-10:30 a.m., and 121:30 p.m. Reservations are required. Call 303-773-3411. The lavishly decorated themed tables may be viewed Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Dec. 3 from 1-3 p.m. The church is located at 5555 S. Yosemite St., Greenwood Village. Admission of $15 includes Greek pastries and beverage. This is a not-to-miss event during the holidays to view these very creative table decorations.

Alternative Christmas Market at Wellshire Handmade jewelry, peach preserves, woodworking, and fair trade chocolate: Wellshire Church hosts its annual Alternative Christmas Market, a nonprofit shopping venue showcasing handcrafted and fairtrade goods from Denver and around the world. While shoppers benefit from finding unique gifts for friends, family, teachers, and colleagues, artists and humanitarian organizations partnered with Wellshire Church benefit exclusively from the proceeds. This year’s market features the woodworking of Wellshire Church member Bob Britt, whose handturned wooden bowls, rolling pins, and other woodworking creations will benefit the Hunger Task Force (Wellshire Church’s year-round food relief initiative). Hunger Task Force works closely with New Genesis men’s shelter, Schmitt Elementary School, The Gathering

Place women’s shelter, and other local hunger-related nonprofits. In a recent interview, Bob explained that his bowls are crafted from North American hardwoods; in spite of species with names like English Walnut and Norway Maple, all of the timbers that Bob turns grow in the western states. When asked if he has a favorite, his reply came quickly: the maple family with its numerous subspecies showing widely different grain characteristics – the variety gives endless possibility. The bowls vary in size and material; some feature inlaid details and others rough-hewn edges. Bob says God creates the beauty in the wood and he just unwraps and shapes it for others to enjoy. Beyond Bob’s woodworking, all of the items at the Market are handmade and/or fairtrade and convey stories of self-sufficiency and life improvement. Greeting

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Bellwether to host community food bank The Bellwether families are hosting a food bank Wednesday, Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. to serve the people of Denver. Hot meals will be served along with meals to families to cook on Thanksgiving. Free haircuts and manicures to those in need will be offered as well. Bellwether is welcoming the community to get involved and

give back to their fellow community members. From barbers to musicians to photographers to someone who would like to donate their time to pass out food. Bellwether is located at 5126 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. For more information, call 312623-7127 or brooke@veteranpr. com. The event organizer is Josh Schmitz.

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Chanukah, Christmas and New Year’s Eve are right around the corner. That means neighborhoods, buildings and stores will soon be awash in holiday splendor. Social schedules will be full, and men and women everywhere will shuffle to complete their holiday shopping. Grab bags are a staple of this season of giving, and the following are a few dos and don’ts to ensure participation in gift exchanges is fun and friendly for all involved. DO set a gift amount limit. Holiday grab bags are more about having fun and exchanging a little something with friends and family members than walking away with amazing prizes. Establish a spending limit so everyone receives a gift of roughly the same value and no one feels slighted or left out. DON’T exceed the spending limit. It can be tempting to spend more to make your gift appear more impressive. But overspend-

ing defeats the purpose of the gift exchange. Grab bags typically are anonymous, so being overly generous will not win you any style points. DO make it a game. Tossing gifts in a bag only to have others reach in and grab one is certainly effective. But the concept can be even more fun if you make a game out of it. Try passing wrapped gifts around in a circle to a holiday song. When the music stops, the gift you are holding is the one you open. Experiment with your own variations to make gift exchanges more fun. DON’T let anyone see the gift you bring. The idea is to keep things as secretive as possible so as not to sway the selection of presents. DO ensure your gift is unisex. Unless you know specifically that only men or women will be opening the presents, select items that will appeal to both genders. Food, gift cards, music, or home staples make great grab bag gifts. DON’T forget to consider ages as well. Gift exchanges may include both children and adults, so include gifts that appeal to all ages when necessary. When

the exchange has ended, allow participants to swap gifts if they want to. DO expect some grab bag gifts to be gag gifts. Such gifts are entertaining and may make up the majority of the grab bag gifts. Keep your sense of humor and you’re likely to enjoy grab bags a lot more. DON’T regift items to use as grab bag picks. Should the person who gave you the gift participate in the grab bag, he or she can trace that gift back to you and may be offended. DO make sure everyone is aware that there will be a grab bag gift exchange, as there needs to be an equal number of gifts to participants so everyone gets a treat. Hosts may want to have a few extra wrapped gifts around just in case someone forgets to bring their contribution. Gift exchanges in the form of grab bags, auctions, swaps, and other games make for fun additions to holiday festivities. They also can be a part of any family or friends gathering to add excitement and entertainment to the occasion

Give the gift of books for everyone on your ‘nice’ list Come in from the cold for some hot deals on cool reads and do some holiday shopping at the Better Book Bonanza on Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and again on Sunday, Dec. 4, 12-5 p.m. at Koelbel Library, 5955 S.

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Holly St. in Centennial. The sale sponsored by Friends of Arapahoe Libraries will feature a large selection of gift-quality books. Nonfiction titles, current bestsellers, children’s pop-up and many more books in top-notch condition will be sold at reasonable prices. Friends of Arapahoe Libraries is a special group of 400 library lovers and supporters whose primary objective is to raise funds by selling used books and Friends memberships.

These funds are allocated to Arapahoe Library District in the form of grants, supporting programs and projects, such as the annual Summer Reading program, author events, special purchases for the libraries and more. So far in 2016, the Friends Board has granted Arapahoe libraries $100,000. For more information or to join the Friends of Arapahoe Libraries before the sale, call 303-LIBRARY or visit arapahoelibraries.org.

ACC to host PJs with Santa Arapahoe Community College will host its annual PJs with Santa holiday event on Friday, Dec. 9, beginning at 6 p.m. in the Summit Room. Enjoy an evening of holiday cheer with dinner, dessert and storytelling. Festivities will include fun and games for children as well as a special appearance by Santa Claus himself. This event is

open to the public. Admission is $3 for kids age 10 and younger and $5 for adults. Please purchase tickets in advance at the Student Life Office (Room M2720). For more information or to inquire about accommodations, contact Student Life at student. activities@arapahoe.edu or 303.797-5668.

Centennial District 1 meeting scheduled Centennial District 1 Councilmembers Kathy Turley and Candace Moon are hosting a district meeting on Monday, Nov. 28. All residents of District 1 are invited to attend. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. at the Southglenn Library located at 6972 S Vine St. Agenda items include an introduction of the city’s acting city manager, updates about the Arapahoe Road Corridor Study

and the city’s code compliance. Additionally, there will be discussion about floodplains, road improvements and snow and ice removal. There will be time to ask questions or discuss any other concerns. For more information, contact Turley at kturley@centennialco. gov or 303-754-3451 or Moon at cmoon@centennialco.gov or 303-754-3354.


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Cherry Creek North celebrates its local on Small Business Saturday

Littleton’s Candlelight Walk and Elf Crawl set for Thanksgiving weekend Littleton’s Candlelight Walk and Tree Lighting will take place Friday, Nov. 25. The 33rd annual event will feature more holiday entertainment than ever before, including the Heritage High School Brass, a Santa’s workshop display and a holiday float adorned with a glittering ice princess and dancing elves. The entire event culminates with Santa illuminating more than one million lights in downtown. Additional entertainment will be provided by the Arapahoe Community College Choir, Leawood Elementary Choir, Littleton High School Choir, St. Mary’s Choir, Acapella Noel Singers and the Colorado Fire Tribe. Longtime Littleton resident and television news anchor Anne Trujillo will emcee the evening. Entertainment begins at 5:30 p.m. Santa Claus will make his way down Main Street at 6:30 p.m. Visit Santa’s reindeer at Bradford Auto Body, Inc. (2659 W. Main Street) and drink delicious hot cider provided by Western Welcome Week at Bega Park, Town Hall Arts Center and Bradford Auto Body. Candles are available for 50 cents. Bradford Auto Body will accept drop-off donations of nonperishable food

Visit Cherry Creek North to shop small at over 175 locally owned retailers

for Integrated Family Community Services or toys for the Arapahoe Santa Claus shop. Main Street will be closed to traffic at 4 p.m. Free parking is available at Arapahoe Community College, the Littleton Center and the Arapahoe County Building. Call 303-795-3863 for more information. The third annual Downtown Littleton Elf Crawl will take place Saturday, Nov. 26 from 7-10 p.m. Participants are encouraged to kick off the holiday season by visiting downtown earlier and shop “Small Business Saturday.” It’s $25 to join in the fun and includes a donation to IFCS, an elf hat and drink tickets to participating establishments: Jake’s Brew Bar, Legacy Vineyards, McKinner’s Pizza Bar, Merle’s Restaurant, Ned Kelly’s Irish Pub, Olde Towne Tavern, Smokin’ Fins, Rocker Spirits and Tavern Littleton. Also on hand, pouring local tastes, will be 38 State Brewing Company, Locavore Beer Works and Saint Patrick’s Brewing Company. Costumes are absolutely encouraged. For more information, visit littletonrocks.com/event/ elf-crawl-2016.

On Saturday, Nov. 26, Cherry Creek North invites the public to celebrate Small Business Saturday, an annual tradition founded by American Express to recognize the Shop Small movement, and the over 175 locally owned retail options that make the district so distinct. According to the recently published CBRE Retail Report, “Cherry Creek North is one of the fastest growing and most successful retail destina-

tions in Denver.” “Of the 260 retailers in Cherry Creek North, 70 percent are local,” said Julie Underdahl, president and CEO of Cherry Creek North Business Improvement District. “We celebrate small businesses year-round and encourage visitors to patronize them.” Visitors can plan their trip on Nov. 26 by viewing the online Cherry Creek North directory, which shows the diversity of shops in the district that extends 16 blocks from 1st Ave. to 3rd Ave., and from University Blvd. to Steele St. The holidays are a busy time;

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ABOVE: DFS Outreach Specialist Gloria Padilla and DFS Program Director/author Amara Martin. ABOVE, RIGHT: Stellar planner and DFS Director of Events and Communication Clarice Astorga with DFS Board Chair Heather McCoy. RIGHT: Models from Donna Baldwin and Maximum Talent were on the catwalk in stunning fall/ holiday apparel and Tom Ford makeup from Neiman Marcus, thanks to iPR Manager Nancy Sagar and Tracy Bozarth, with hair by The Look. RIGHT, BELOW: “Bronco Bling” packages were popular at the silent auction. Photos by Scottie Taylor Iverson

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Dress for Success had much to celebrate! When Winter Fashion Gala planners decided to kick it up a notch and raise DFS to an elite status, they didn’t disappoint. Combine the venue—Ritz Carlton, the china—Rosenthal, and the runway fashion from iconic Neiman Marcus, an impressive list of sponsors and partners, a fun format, and you

have beauty, vibrancy and contagious spirit that escalated in the packed ballroom. The organization was founded by visionary Kathy Bacon with a mission of inspiring confidence, courage and belief in women “We are small, but mighty,” said Executive Director Guadalupe Pep Torres. “We do so much with not enough.” The nonprofit is multi-pronged and not just a place to choose donated interview clothing. (Although, the dressing room is called “the miracle room.”) Today, DFS focuses on the whole woman. It’s a career center where “suiting” for professional appearance is important, but there is also the Employment Retention Program, Going Places Network and Professional Women’s Network. It’s not just dressing, but alter-

ing the direction of women’s lives. In 2006, DFS “suited” 10 women on the day it opened its doors. Since then, it has helped 10,000 women, having tremendous impact on our community. The ambassadors and success stories of those whose lives have been enhanced were a testament to the staff, board and volunteers who live the mission. “Moving women forward moves the entire family. Your past does not define your future, and inspiration is at the heart of our organization,” Torres said. DFS is in 141 cities in 21 countries. DFS Denver affiliate received the Compass Award, the only one presented in North America at the DFS Worldwide Conference in 2015. Luis Tavel, Essential Image was emcee. The band Thumpin’ had the room shaking and inspired dancing on the runway.

Paradise Baggage hosts Night of Wishes auction It’s become an annual tradition for Greenwood Village’s Make-A-Wish Colorado at the spacious showroom of Paradise Baggage in Englewood. The travel specialists that feature abundant lines of luggage, accessories, gifts and an in-house repair shop open their doors after hours and go all out to stock tables filled with a myriad of

unique silent-auction items. Proceeds from the auction and a portion of the evening’s sales went to Make-A-Wish. The total garnered at the fundraiser will make possible the granting of one precious wish of a child with a life-threatening medical condition. The most generous goodie bags in recent history were given to grateful guests as parting gifts.

ABOVE: Paradise Baggage Manager Jenni Paradise-Goad, owner Pete Paradise and Make-A-Wish grantor (volunteer) Amanda Perlstein and Samantha Sigler, Make-A-Wish special events (volunteer). LEFT: Monument sign on South Broadway announced the fundraiser. FAR LEFT: All decked out in tuxedos for the event, Jeremy Hulse and his son Dash.


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Fine Arts Foundation debs strike a pose Nineteen of the 22 Fine Arts Foundation debs graced the runway in evening and formal wear from Diane Lessnau’s Soigneé Elegant Attire in Littleton and more casual attire from Paula Rebhun’s Pink’s Straight from LA in Bonnie Brae. The four tiara mistresses took a walk and further warmed the hearts of the audience in frocks from Heloise in Cherry Creek North. The annual Fun and Fabulous Fashion Show and Luncheon was staged at Denver Athletic Club. In addition to commentary by Jennifer Simpson introducing the accomplishments of each, the debs had their favorite inspirational quotes framed on their tables. On June 17, 2017, the Fine Arts Foundation Debutante Ball will present these exceptional young women at the Margery Reed Terrace at the University of Denver. The mission of the Fine Arts Foundation is to enrich life in Colorado by supporting the arts and has awarded grants to 22 organizations in the past year.

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Fine Arts Foundation Ball Chair Mrs. Linda Steiert with Co-chair Mrs. Beth Murphy and Mrs. Michelle Carter.

Debutante Sarah Cowden in Alyce Paris gown from Soigneé. Tiara mistresses with Heloise owner Mrs. Ali Stamper-Perkins—Sophia Eison, Ellie Perkins (her mom, Ali Stamper, was a FAF deb), Daisy Cullwick (her mom, Amy Girardot, was a FAF deb) and Ashlyn Weaver (her mom, Alicia Nash, was a FAF deb).

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Guest Linda Poletti and daughter Grace Madden.

Loyal FAF supporter Mrs. Gail Nash Debutantes Becca Beaty, Arapahoe High School; with tiara-mistress granddaughter Gabby Diecidue, Cherry Creek High School and Katie Ashlyn Weaver and daughter Alicia. Whittelsey, Regis Jesuit, in ensembles from Pink’s.

2017 Citizens of the Arts announced Since the first Citizen of the Arts award was presented to Marlis Earl Smith, Sr. in 1989, Fine Arts Foundation supporters have eagerly anticipated each year’s honoree. As lavish plans get underway for the celebration, Jubilee Chair Mary McNicholas along with Co-Chair Elizabeth Collins revealed that J Madden and Linda Poletti are slated to receive the 28th Citizens of the Arts award at the 2017 Fine Arts Foundation Jubilee. Madden and Poletti are well known by many as the owners of Greenwood Athletic & Tennis Club and Pura Vita Fitness & Spa

in Cherry Creek North. Initially J saw the desire for an already active community to have a place where they could participate year around in the art of staying active and healthy. Inspiring classes like ballet and pleasing esthetics, both inside and outside the facilities, proved key to fulfilling his plan. J and Linda, carrying on the traditions of an art focused family, have a keen interest in how exposure to the arts and the creative side of the brain can prepare our youth to meet 21st century challenges. The couple’s ultimate vision is “a world where children can grow up in a safe

environment while feeling empowered to spread their wings and live their dreams.” Madden and Poletti have twins, Joseph and Grace, who attend Regis Jesuit and St. Mary’s Academy as freshmen. The mission of the Fine Arts Foundation is to enrich life in Colorado by supporting the arts. The Citizens of the Arts award recognizes outstanding volunteer leadership within the arts and will be presented by Janet Granger, president of the Fine Arts Foundation. The Jubilee will be held on Feb. 9, 2017 at the Four Seasons Hotel.

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Your Right to Know! COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0498-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 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) James A Canady Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for American Liberty Mortgage, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Date of Deed of Trust April 30, 2014 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 14, 2014 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D4040031 Book: n/a Page: Original Principal Amount $122,580.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $118,723.11 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT A Also known by street and number as: 5830 S Pearl St, Centennial, CO 80121-1149. 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, 12/28/2016, 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 11/3/2016 Last Publication 12/1/2016 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: 08/26/2016 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 W Drake #43315 Scott D. Toebben #19011 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710 Attorney File # 16CO00411-1 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

0498-2016 EXHIBIT A Unit No. 5830, Green Oaks Townhomes, according to the Map thereof filed with the clerk and recorder of Arapahoe County, State of Colorado, on February 24, 1981 as defined and described in the Condominium Declaration for Green Oaks Townhomes similarly filed and recorded February 24, 1981 in Book 3370 at Page 404, together with the exclusive use of Parking Space No. 5830, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. Published in The Villager First Publication: November 3, 2016 Last Publication: December 1, 2016 Legal # 0498-2016 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0529-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 13, 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) MICHAEL T PARRA AND MARGARET W PARRA Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLEY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CHRISTIANA TRUST, A DIVISION OF WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE FOR STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2012-12 Date of Deed of Trust July 12, 2007 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 09, 2007 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B7102830 Original Principal Amount $1,275,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $1,274,125.46 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 33, BLOCK 1, THE PRESERVE AT GREENWOOD VILLAGE FILING NO. 6, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 5771 S ASPEN CT, 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, 01/11/2017, 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 11/17/2016 Last Publication 12/15/2016 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: 09/13/2016 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 # 16-939-29417 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: November 17, 2016 Last Publication: December 15, 2016 Legal # 0529-2016 ____________________________

NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to Jane Larson Masten, Dean Evans Larson, Elsie L. Edgerton You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 7th day of November, 2013, A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to John N. Price, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: M/R ONLY 1/4 INT IN OIL RTS ON W 1/2 20-4-58 and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to John N. Price; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2012; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Jane Larson Masten & Dean Evans Larson for said year 2012; That said John N. Price, on the 24th day of August, 2016, the present holder of said Certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said John N. Price, on or about the 15th day of March, 2017, A.D., unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 2nd day of November, 2016, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in The Villager First Publication: November 10, 2016 Last Publication: November 24, 2016 Legal # 7039 ____________________________ NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APP LICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to

Trust Under The Last Will And Testament Of John L. Taggart Dated June 7, 1972, John M. Taggart, Surviving Trustee, Estate of Velma C. Taggart, Velma C. Taggart, John M. Taggart, Virgil Taggart, Alene Trott, Ronald Taggart, Judy DiGiacomo, Thelma Hayes, James Miller, J W Miller, Flanders Stover Elsberg LLP, Jeffrey P. Ganote, A Hoffman, Roland K. Cronk You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 3rd day of November, 2011, A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to James Sullivan Harrell II Apolonia R. Harrell, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit:

ARAPAHOE COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP-16-92 INTERPRETATION / SIGNAGE / MEDIA PROGRAM Notice is hereby given that the Arapahoe County Purchasing Division will be accepting proposals for the purchase of Interpretation / Signage / Media Program for the Fairgrounds of the Arapahoe County Open Space Department. A MANDATORY pre proposal conference will be held on November 29, 2016, 10:00 a.m., local time, Arapahoe County Fairgrounds, 25690 E. Quincy Avenue, Aurora, CO 80016. A representative of the Vendor must attend in order to qualify to respond to this Solicitation.

That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2010;

All Arapahoe County solicitations can be obtained from the County’s website. The Request For Proposal (RFP-16-92) 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 December 22, 2016.

That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Estate of Velma C. Taggart for said year 2010;

The County reserves the right to waive any or all informalities or irregularities and to reject any or all submittals.

That said James Sullivan Harrell II Apolonia R. Harrell, on the 5th day of July, 2016, the present holder of said Certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate;

Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board

BEG 1349.33 FT E OF SW COR OF SEC 10-4-62 TH NE 1398.36 FT M/L TH E 30 FT M/L TO A FENCE TH SW TO S LINE OF SEC TH W 30 FT M/L TO BEG EX 3/4 M/R SEC 10-4-62 and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to James Sullivan Harrell II Apolonia R. Harrell;

That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said James Sullivan Harrell II Apolonia R. Harrell, on or about the 15th day of March, 2017, A.D., unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 2nd day of November, 2016, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in The Villager First Publication: November 10, 2016 Last Publication: November 24, 2016 Legal # 7040 ____________________________

ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Land Development Code Update Planned Unit Development Process Case No. W16-002 PROPOSAL: Arapahoe County is proposing an amendment to the Arapahoe County Land Development Code to change processes related to Planned Unit Developments within unincorporated Arapahoe County (Case No. W16-002). The proposed amendment will create new processes for adopting and amending Planned Unit Developments. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on December 6, 2016 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 Arapahoe County Administration Building, East Hearing Room, 5334 S Prince Street, Littleton, CO 80120, at which all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the above-described application for an amendment to the Land Development Code, Case No. W16-002. More information about this proposal is available at the Arapahoe County Planning Division, 6924 S. Lima St., Centennial, CO 80112; Telephone No.: (720) 874-6650; TTY: 711. The proposed amendment to the Arapahoe County Land Development Code can be viewed on the Arapahoe County website under the Public Works and Development Department’s Public Notices page: www.arapahoegov.com. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board. Published in The Villager Published: November 17, 2016 Legal # 7059 ____________________________

Published in The Villager Published: November 17, 2016 Legal # 7060 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Construction Contract for Chambers Road and Otero/Fairplay Traffic Signal Project Project No. C 15-005 ITB No. 16-04 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, Colorado shall make final settlement with WL Contractors, Inc. for its work completed for Arapahoe County. The work performed under this contract generally consisted of a new traffic signal installation, pavement markings and infrastructure improvements related to intersection improvements at Chambers Road & Otero/Fairplay. 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 or any of its subcontractors or that has supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used by WL Contractors, Inc. or any of its subcontractors in or about the performance of the work done within unincorporated Arapahoe County, whose claim has not been paid by WL Contractors, Inc. or any of its subcontractors may file a claim with the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO 80166, at any time up to and including December 19, 2016. This Notice is published pursuant to §38-26-107, 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 Arapahoe County, its officers, agents and employees from any or all liability, claims, and suits for payment by WL Contractors, Inc. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager First Publication: November 17, 2016 Last Publication: November 24, 2016 Legal # 7062 ____________________________

ARAPAHOE COUNTY DISTRICT COURT COLORADO Arapahoe County Justice Center 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 Plaintiff: CENTURY LAND HOLDINGS, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, V, Defendants:

7677 EAST BERRY AVENUE ASSOCIATES, LP; LANDMARK TOWERS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC.; EVEREST MARIN, L.P.; EUROPEAN VILLAGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.; MARIN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT; JOHN MADDEN COMPANY; PLAZA DEVELOPERS; MR. STEAK, INC.; GREENWOOD PARK ASSOCIATION; GREENWOOD TERRACES, LTD; Arapahoe County Public Trustee CYNTHIA D. MARES; and all unknown persons who claim any interest in the subject matter of this action. Attorneys For Plaintiff: Christopher J. Dawes, Atty. No. 33818 Christopher T. Groen, Atty. No. 39976 Fox ROTHSCHILD LLP 1225 17th Street, Suite 2200 Denver, Colorado 80202 Telephone: 303-292-1200 Facsimile: 303-292-1300 Case No. 2016CV031446 Division: 204 SUMMONS THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO DEFENDANT: GREENWOOD PARK ASSOCIATION You are hereby summoned and required to file with the clerk of this court an answer or other response to the Complaint filed in the abovecaptioned action within twenty (21) days after this summons is served on you in the State of Colorado, or within thirty (35) days after this summons is served on you outside the State of Colorado. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within the applicable time period, judgment may be entered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the Complaint, without any further notice to you. Dated: November 3, 2016. Christopher J. Dawes, Atty. No. 33818 Christopher T. Groen, Atty. No. 39976 (Attorneys for Plaintiff) Published in The Villager First Publication: November 10, 2016 Last Publication: December 8, 2016 Legal # 7052 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY DISTRICT COURT COLORADO Arapahoe County Justice Center 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 Plaintiff: CENTURY LAND HOLDINGS, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, v. Defendants: 7677 EAST BERRY AVENUE ASSOCIATES, LP; LANDMARK TOWERS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC.; EVEREST MARIN, L.P.; EUROPEAN VILLAGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.; MARIN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT; JOHN MADDEN COMPANY; PLAZA DEVELOPERS; MR. STEAK, INC.; GREENWOOD PARK ASSOCIATION; GREENWOOD TERRACES, LTD; Arapahoe County Public Trustee CYNTHIA D. MARES; and all unknown persons who claim any interest in the subject matter of this action. Attorneys For Plaintiff: Christopher J. Dawes, Atty. No. 33818 Christopher T. Groen, Atty. No. 39976 Fox ROTHSCHILD LLP 1225 17th Street, Suite 2200 Denver, Colorado 80202 Telephone: 303-292-1200 Facsimile: 303-292-1300 SUMMONS THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO DEFENDANT: GREENWOOD TERRACES, LTD. You are hereby summoned and required to file with the clerk of this court an answer or other response to the Complaint filed in the abovecaptioned action within twenty (21) days after this summons is served on you in the State of Colorado, or within thirty (35) days after this summons is served on you outside the State of Colorado. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within the applicable time period, judgment may be entered against

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LEGALS — Continued from page 24 — you by the court for the relief demanded in the Complaint, without any further notice to you. Dated: November 3, 2016. Christopher J. Dawes, Atty. No. 33818 Christopher T. Groen, Atty. No. 39976 (Attorneys for Plaintiff) Published in The Villager First Publication: November 10, 2016 Last Publication: December 8, 2016 Legal # 7053 ____________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 649-6355 Telephone PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: DAMEAN ATKINS AND LIAM DURAN Children, And concerning: RITA DURAN, DAMEANLI ATKINS, MARCUS COX, AND JOHN DOE Respondents, And concerning: LARA ROYCE AND JACK ROYCE Special Respondents. Linda M. Arnold, Reg. #16764 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-636-1882 / Fax: (303) 6361889 Case No: 16JV0612 Division: 14 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT _______ PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding MARCUS COX, AND JOHN DOE is set for December 7, 2016 at 2:30 P.M. in Division 14 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7305 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code. Date: November 10, 2016 Linda M. Arnold, No. 16764 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, Co 80012 (303-636-1882 (P) (303) 636-1889 (F) Published in The Villager Published: November 17, 2016 Legal # 7067 ____________________________

NOTICE CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, November 14, 2016, the Centennial City Council passed and adopted the following ordinance on second and final reading: ORDINANCE NO. 2016 O-11 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO AMENDING CHAPTER 12 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE (LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE) RELATED TO THE CENTRAL ARAPAHOE ROAD CORRIDOR The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk and is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com. The ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, 303-7543324. Adopted by a vote of 6 and 3 against.

in favor

(First published October 20, 2016) By: Barbara Setterlind, CMC City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: November 17, 2016 Legal # 7063 ____________________________ CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Centennial, Colorado will conduct a public hearing on Monday, November 21, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. regarding ORDINANCE NO. 2016-O-17 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, REPEALING AND READOPTING SECTIONS 2-3-30 AND 2-3-50(A) OF

THE CENTENNIAL MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING APPOINTMENT AND COMPENSATION OF MUNICIPAL JUDGES. The public hearing will be held at the Centennial Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Council Chambers, Centennial, Colorado 80112. Copies of Ordinance No. 2016-O-14 are available for inspection by the public at the Centennial Civic Center. Interested parties may file written comments with the City Clerk, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, Colorado 80112, anytime prior to the public hearing on November 21, 2016. /s/Barbara Setterlind, CMC City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: November 17, 2016 Legal # 7064 ____________________________ NOTICE CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, November 14, 2016 the Centennial City Council passed on first reading: ORDINANCE NO. 2016-O-17 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, REPEALING AND READOPTING SECTIONS 2-3-30 AND 2-3-50(A) OF THE CENTENNIAL MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING APPOINTMENT AND COMPENSATION OF MUNICIPAL JUDGES The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk. The ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, 303-754-3324. The full text of the ordinance is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com. By: Barbara Setterlind, CMC City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: November 17, 2016 Legal # 7065 ____________________________

PUBLIC HEARING Town of Foxfield Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of the Town of Foxfield shall hold a public hearing regarding the 2017 budget. The public hearing shall be held before the Board of Trustees on December 8, 2016 at 6:30 P.M. or as soon as possible thereafter. The public hearing shall be held at the South Metro Fire Protection District Station No. 42, 7320 South Parker Road, Foxfield, Colorado 80016. The Proposed Budget is available for inspection on the Town of Foxfield website at www.foxfieldcolorado.com. Public comment will be heard at the hearing or written communication regarding the budget may be submitted to the Town Clerk, P.O. Box 461450, Foxfield, CO 80046, or via e-mail to Clerk@TownofFoxfield. com, no later than December 8, 2015 at 5:00 P.M. Further information is available by calling (303) 680-1544. All interested persons may attend. Published in The Villager Published: November 17, 2016 Legal # 7056 ____________________________

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT For Greenwood Village Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado will make final payment at the City Hall, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591 at 10:00 a.m. on November 28, 2016, to Project Management Services, 11184 Huron Street #9, Northglenn, CO 80234, for all work done by said contractor for the project called Maintenance Facility Roof Replacement, at 10001 East Costilla Avenue, said construction being within the boundaries of the City of Greenwood Village, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, subject to prior satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said work by the City of Greenwood Village. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, provisions, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractors, at any time up to and including time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim to the City Manager, City of Greenwood Village, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591, at or before the time and date hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement or claim at any time up to and

including the time of final settlement will release said City of Greenwood Village, Colorado, its Council, officers, agents and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim. ATTEST BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO /s/ Susan Phillips, City Clerk /s/ Ron Rakowsky, Mayor Published in The Villager First Publication: November 10, 2016 Last Publication: November 17, 2016 Legal # 7046 ____________________________ NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT For Greenwood Village Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado will make final payment at the City Hall, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591 at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, December 5, 2016 to Foothills Paving and Maintenance, Inc., for all work done by said contractor for the project called 2015 Pavement Preservation Project, said construction being within the boundaries of the City of Greenwood Village, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, subject to prior satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said work by the City of Greenwood Village. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, provisions, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractors, at any time up to and including time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim to the City Manager, City of Greenwood Village, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591, at or before the time and date hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement or claim at any time up to and including the time of final settlement will release said City of Greenwood Village, Colorado, its Council, officers, agents and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim. ATTEST: BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO /s/ Susan M. Ortiz, City Clerk Published in The Villager First Publication: November 17, 2016 Last Publication: November 24, 2016 Legal # 7061 ____________________________ BID INFORMATION ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado (the “City”) will receive sealed bids at the Public Works Department, 10001 East Costilla Avenue, Greenwood Village, Colorado 801123730, until 3:30 p.m., December 8, 2016 for the Westlands Upper Pond (Parkside) Improvements. . The specifications for the Westlands Upper Pond (Parkside) Improvements are available electronically via the Rocky Mountain E-purchasing System, and may be accessed on the Greenwood Village website at www.greenwoodvillage.com listed under “Bids and Proposals.” The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to make final determination in the event of duplications. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for opening thereof. There will be an optional pre-bid meeting on December 1, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. The meeting will be conducted at the Greenwood Village Public Works Facility, 10001 East Costilla Avenue, Greenwood Village, Colorado. Preference is hereby given to materials, supplies, and provisions produced, manufactured, or grown in Colorado, quality being equal to articles offered by competitors outside of the State. Colorado labor shall be employed to perform the work for which bids are requested herein to the extent of not less than eighty percent (80%) of each type or class of labor in the several classifications of skilled and common labor employed on such work, pursuant to C.R.S. § 8-17-101. The City requires a certified or cashier’s check, or a corporate surety bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid amount before the City can accept or consider any bid for any bids greater than Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00). The bid and the deposit shall be filed with the Public Works Department, securely sealed and endorsed on the outside with a brief statement as to the nature of the item or work for which the bid is provided. Upon a bid award, such bond shall be returned to the unsuccessful bidder(s). In the case of the successful bidder, the bid bond

will be returned upon receipt of the required payment and performance bonds, each in the full amount of the contract price. Such bonds will be retained by the City until the two year (2) warranty period has expired. Bids will be opened publicly at 3:31 p.m., December 8, 2016, at the Greenwood Village Public Works Facility, and shall be tabulated by the City. Any questions regarding the project should be directed to the Public Works Environmental Service Area at 303-708-6100. /s/ John Sheldon Director of Public Works Published in The Villager First Publication: November 17, 2016 Last Publication: November 24, 2016 Legal # 7066 ____________________________

SPECIAL DISTRICTS REQUEST FOR DESIGNBUILDER QUALIFICATIONS COLSMAN TUNNEL REHABILITATION PROJECT The Southgate Sanitation District is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) from Design/Build (D/B) firms with experience related to sanitary sewer tunnel rehabilitation, sewer tunnel replacement, sewer collection systems, wetwells, bypass pumping, bridge improvements, civil site work, and other complimentary work. The project, known as the “Colsman Tunnel Rehabilitation,” consists of rehabilitating, upgrading, and/or replacing the District’s existing sanitary sewer tunnel to produce a safe and highly reliable system. The Colsman Tunnel, located in Greenwood Village, CO is approximately 8,500 lineal feet long, irregularly shaped, and with access only on both ends. The existing sewer tunnel is experiencing deterioration/corrosion and needs to be rehabilitated, upgraded, or replaced. The Project is to be designed and constructed using a progressive design-build delivery method using a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) contract to be negotiated with the selected team. Statement of Qualification (SOQ) submittals for the Colsman Tunnel Rehabilitation project will be received by the Southgate Sanitation District at their offices, 3722 East Orchard Road, Centennial, CO 80121, until 3:00 P.M. local time (MT) on December 7, 2016. Only prequalified D/B teams will receive future request for proposal documents and be allowed to submit proposals. RFQ documents including: project description, qualification procedure, scope of work, project goals, and other procedures, may be obtained via a request sent to Christina Baca cbaca@southgatedistricts.org beginning November 3, 2016. Specific questions regarding this SOQ process may only be submitted in writing electronically to cbaca@southgatedistricts.org. The District will review the submitted prequalification packages and post a list of D/B Contactors prequalified to submit proposals on the District’s website www.southgatedistricts.org by approximately December 29, 2016. Published in The Villager First Publication: November 10, 2016 Last Publication: November 17, 2016 Legal # 70541 ____________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2017 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2016 BUDGET

TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law Published in The Villager Published: November 17, 2016 Legal # 7041 ____________________________ NOTICE OF OPEN MEETING FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR INCLUSION OF ADDITIONAL REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested persons that a Petition for Inclusion of additional real property has been filed with the Board of Directors of the South Metro Fire Rescue Fire Protection District. The Board of Directors has fixed Tuesday, the 13th day of December, 2016, at the hour of 6:00 p.m., at 9195 E. Mineral Avenue, Centennial, Colorado 80112, as the date, time and place of an open meeting at which such Petition shall be heard. The name and address of the Petitioner is: Banbury Cross Farm LLC 3550 S. Gilpin Street Englewood, CO 80110 The property to be included into the District is generally described as follows: Parcel 1 A parcel of land located in the NE ¼ SE ¼, Section 10, Township 7 South, Range 68 West, in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, also known as State Parcel Number 2353-104-00-032 Parcel 2 A parcel of land located in the SW ¼, Section 10, Township 7 South, Range 68 West, in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, also known as State Parcel Number 2353-103-01-009 All interested parties may appear at such hearing to show cause in writing why such Petition should not be granted. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT. SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Secretary Published in The Villager Published: November 17, 2016 Legal # 7058 ____________________________

Community Resource Services of Colorado, LLC, 7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E, Greenwood Village, Colorado and are available for public inspection. Any interested elector of the District may file or register any objections to the proposed 2017 budget and the proposed amendments of the 2015 and 2016 budgets at any time prior to the final adoption of said budget and proposed budget amendments by the governing body of the District. Dated: November 11, 2016 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: HILLCREST WATER AND SANTIATION DISTRICT /s/ COMMUNITY RESOURCE SERVICES OF COLORADO, LLC, District Manager Published in The Villager Published: November 17, 2016 Legal # 7068 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY E-911 EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE AUTHORITY NOTICE OF 2017 BUDGET ADOPTION The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Arapahoe County E-911 Emergency Communications Service Authority will consider adoption of the 2017 budget (the “Budget”) during a public hearing on Monday, December 5, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. The hearing will be held at the South Metro Fire Rescue Headquarters, 9195 E. Mineral Avenue, Centennial, Colorado 80112. The proposed Budget is available for inspection and copying between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays), at the office of the Arapahoe County Finance Department, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado. Any interested person may file in writing any objection to or comments regarding the proposed Budget prior to the hearing date by mailing such comments to Mr. Todd Weaver at the Arapahoe County Finance Department, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado. Any interested person may also attend the scheduled hearing and address the Board. Published in The Villager Published: November 17, 2016 Legal # 7070 ____________________________

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NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2017 BUDGET AND NOTICE CONCERNING 2015 AND 2016 BUDGET AMENDMENTS HILLCREST WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2017 has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Hillcrest Water and Sanitation District and that such proposed budget will be considered for adoption at a public hearing during a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at Community Resource Services of Colorado, LLC, 7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E, Greenwood Village, Colorado at 7:30 a.m., on Tuesday, December 20, 2016. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2015 and 2016 budgets of the District, if necessary, may also be considered at a public hearing held during the above-referenced regular meeting of the Board of Directors. Copies of the proposed 2017 budget and, if necessary, the proposed amendments of the 2015 and 2016 budgets, if required, are on file in the office of the District located at

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed 2017 budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the GOODMAN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (the “District”). A copy of the proposed budget is on file in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLC, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 500, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2016 budget has been submitted to the District. A copy of the proposed amended budget is on file in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLC, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 500, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget and amended budget will be considered at a public hearing during a meeting of the District to be held at 6363 S. Waco Street, Aurora, Colorado, on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 5:00 P.M. Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the proposed budget or amended budget at any time prior to final adoption of the budget and amended budget by the governing body of the District. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: GOODMAN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE

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A hidden gem among parks

A groundbreaking was held Nov. 10 for work on Ruby Hill Park’s Levitt Pavilion Amphitheater. Ruby Hill, 1200 W. Florida Ave., is a unique and multipurpose, multi season destination that is setting the model both nationally and internationally. The park offers off-road and BMX bicycling courses year-round, along with winter snowboarding, playgrounds and a summer swimming pool.

Chris Nevitt, Jolon Clark, Happy Haynes, Mayor Michael Hancock, Tim Cullen of Colorado Harvest Company, Sharon Yazowski of Levitt Foundation, Virgil Dickerson of Illegal Pete’s and Chris Zacher of Denver Levitt Foundation.

Bruce Erley, president of Creative Strategies Group with Virgil Dickerson, of Illegal Pete’s.

Mayor Michael Hancock explains the importance of Ruby Hill Park and the support of the community while a major contributor, Jeremy Heidl of Open Vape, listens in.

Levitt Pavilion Board Secretary Valerie Kerns, Sharon Yazowksi of the National Levitt Foundation Board of Directors, and former Denver City Councilmember Peggy Lehmann.

Sketch of the Levitt Pavilion Amphitheater

Tim Cullen of Colorado Harvest Company with Jeremy Heidl of Open Vape, major amphitheater donors.

Williams hired as Raptors head coach Smooth transition expected for longtime Strength & Conditioning coach

Denver Parks and Recreation Director, Allegra “Happy” Haynes with Denver City Councilmember Jolon Clark.

The Glendale Raptors announced the hiring of David Williams as men’s head coach. Prior to being named head coach, Williams had been a part of the Glendale Raptors organization as strength, skills and conditioning coach. A native of England, Williams has also played on the USA Eagles 7s and 15s teams, as well as acted as strength and conditioning coach for the USA Men’s National Team and most recently, as assistant coach of the PRO Rugby Denver Stampede team.

“I think Glendale is the mecca of rugby. There’s only one program like this in the country and I’m thrilled to be a part of it.” Williams stated. “The addition of Williams to our staff is an exciting point in our development as we move into our newest competition, the Major Rugby Championship. He will have an opportunity to establish the excellence that we look for in our teams,” added Mark Bullock, director of rugby. Williams was onsite for the first Glendale Raptors open combine

Sunday, Nov. 13 to evaluate players for the 2017 spring season of elite rugby in Glendale. The Glendale Raptors are seeking to build its player pool while simultaneously offering athletes the opportunity to pursue playing contracts. “The Glendale Raptors players are extremely excited about Williams taking over the mantle as head coach. They understand he has great knowledge of the game, he connects really well with the players and has a high demand for their performance,” Bullock added.

Colorado courts celebrate National Adoption Day National Adoption Day is being celebrated in many of Colorado’s Judicial Districts throughout November, with judges and magistrates across Colorado finalizing the adoptions of 132 foster children into permanent families. Colorado is currently home to 283 children waiting for permanent families. “Adoption Day is a special event in Colorado where we celebrate children and families coming together to find their happily ever after,” said Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Nancy E. Rice. “I am pleased to see so many of our courts taking part in this annual celebration. Everyone involved with making these adoptions happen is to be commended for their hard work and devotion to finding children loving, caring homes.” Adoption Day events in Colo-

rado are being coordinated through the courts, state and local human services departments, as well as other local and state child agencies and advocacy groups. Following is a rundown of November’s Adoption Day activities in Colorado: Second Judicial District (Denver County) – On Nov. 10, Denver Juvenile Court Judges Donna Schmalberger and Laurie Clark joined Denver District Court Judge Robert McGahey and Magistrates Howard Bartlett and Lisa Gomez to unite 46 children with 31 families. This is the 12th annual celebration of National Adoption Day in Denver. Eighteenth Judicial District (Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties) – Adoption Day hearings were held in the Eighteenth Judicial District Nov. 18, at

both the Arapahoe County Justice Center and the Douglas County Courthouse. Thirteen children were adopted in Arapahoe County in Division 14 with Judge Theresa Slade presiding. In Douglas County eight children will be adopted in Division 7 with Magistrate Rebecca Moss presiding. National Adoption Day is a collective national effort to raise awareness of the more than 100,000 children in foster care across the country waiting to find families. Since its inception, National Adoption Day has made the dreams of thousands of children come true through the cooperative work of courts, judges, attorneys, adoption professionals, child welfare agencies and advocates to finalize adoptions and find permanent, loving homes for children in foster care.


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