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Colorado nonprofits and supporters gather at the state Capitol during last year’s Colorado Gives Day. Deadline for the statewide giving program is midnight on Dec. 6. Photo courtesy of Community First Foundation That means when the county itable donations. “I can give to differ- each gift go a little bit further. Many pate. I think that’s the big thing,” Dozens of qualified recipients in ent folks and it’s all one transaction.” of the nonprofits also have matching- Rinderknecht said, noting the minigives, it also receives. Arapahoe County Think of it as the Amazon of gift programs. mum contribution is $10 and the avThose south metro organizations “Every dollar gets a boost,” erage gift is $100. include Arc of Arapahoe and Doug- nonprofit contributions. Simply fill The money will be sent on Dec. las Counties, SECOR Food Bank, the “giving cart” with gifts to quali- Rinderknecht said. “It’s fun to be and Arapahoe Philharmonic, among fying Colorado-based organizations part of the larger giving movement 6, Colorado Gives Day, otherwise Arapahoe County gives—along a host of others. and hit send. Participants can plug in Colorado.” known as the first Tuesday of the first with the rest of Colorado. “I can pick all my favorites, but I in their ZIP code and other searchThis year, there is even a kid- full week in December, as a kickoff Of the more than 2,100 state- also have the opportunity to find new able criteria to find the nonprofits or friendly page where children, with to holiday giving. based nonprofits eligible for the up- ones,” said Dana Rinderknecht, di- causes of their choice. help from a parent or grandparent, Last year, a record-breaking coming Colorado Gives Day wind- rector of the Community First FounA $500,000 incentive pool cre- can also partake in kid-specific dona- $28.5 million was raised in 124,000 fall, at least several dozen are located dation, the nonprofit that coordinates ated by Community First and First tions. in Arapahoe. the annual day of synchronized char- Bank has been established it make “Everybody can particiContinued on page 26
HUD reaches anti-discrimination settlement with Littleton landlords Couple’s company routinely denied housing, according to complaint
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has settled a complaint with the owners of a Littleton apartment complex that regularly discriminated against the disabled and families with children. The settlement resolves a complaint brought by Denver Metro Fair Housing Center against owners George and Helen Turk and their propertymanagement company Katchen & Co. The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination—based on disability and family status—in the sale, rental and financing of housing. The law specifically protects families with children under 18 and requires providers
Families with children and residents with disabilities have a hard-enough time finding housing that meets their needs without having to face unlawful discrimination.
- Gustavo Velasquez, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to make reasonable accommodations for the disabled. “Families with children and residents with disabilities have a hard-enough time finding housing that meets their needs without having to face unlawful discrimination,” said Gustavo Velasquez, HUD’s assistant secretary for fair housing and equal opportunity. “HUD will contin-
ue working with our partners to make certain housing providers meet their obligations under the Fair Housing Act.” The matter came to HUD’s attention when Metro Fair Housing Center and a family filed complaints alleging Littleton’s Langford Apartments discriminated against families with children. The complaint alleged
that a man looking for an apartment for himself, his wife and toddler responded to a Craigslist ad for a unit and was told by the on-site manager for Katchen & Co. that Langford did not rent to families with children. In subsequent tests of compliance conducted by the Fair Housing Center, another on-site manager allegedly told a tester, “no kids,” and “we don’t accept children.” The manager also allegedly told a tester posing as a deaf person that “we don’t allow service animals” and “if you’re deaf, I don’t think this is the place for you.” Under the agreement announced last week, the Turks will pay the Fair Housing Center and the complaining family $70,000, provide Katchen employees with fair-housing training and establish a companywide anti-discrimination policy. In addition, future ads for Langford units will explicitly encourage families with children and people with disabilities to apply.
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Arapahoe County finalizes election results Nearly 3 in 4 of those eligible cast ballots Just as a contentious Board of Education race saw its final outcome, Arapahoe County’s official election results were certified early last week by the county’s Board of Canvassers, which unanimously approved what is called the Official Abstract of Votes. Election turnout in the county constituted 311,745 certified ballots, which comprises nearly 74 percent turnout by the county’s 422,053 registered voters. Voter turnout statewide was slightly higher at close to 76 percent. “Nearly three out of four Arapahoe County voters made their voices heard in this historic election,” Clerk and Recorder Matt Crane said. “Our Elections Division prepared for many years for this important milestone. We
The Arapahoe County Board of Canvassers—Clerk and Recorder Matt Crane, Democratic Party Chair Patricia Shaver and Republican Party Chair Joy Hoffman—certify the county’s election results last week with their official signatures. Photo courtesy of Arapahoe County were honored that citizens trusted the integrity of our systems and staff to conduct a secure, transparent and accurate election.” The Board of Canvassers includes Crane as the designated elected offi-
cial, along with Arapahoe County Republican Party Chair Joy Hoffman and Arapahoe County Democratic Party Chair Patricia Shaver. The majority of Arapahoe County’s voters, 91 percent, voted by mail with only 8.5 percent going to a poll-
ing place to vote in-person. Eighty percent of mail ballots were returned to one of 41 ballot drop-off locations, while 20 percent were sent back via mail. The final vote count included 78 provisional ballots, in part due to a 30-minute electronic glitch on Elec-
COMMENTARY
Greenwood Council takes care of business Greenwood Village is probably one of the few cities in America where too much business development irritates residents. The prime irritant is the dramatic growth of traffic along the south I-25 corridor and the side streets of Arapahoe, Orchard and Belleview. A resident speaking at a Planning and Zoning hearing said, “Growth of traffic in the area is inevitable.” Greenwood Village held its regular bi-monthly City Council meeting last week and began the evening with a study session and ended after 10 p.m. with a second study session. The first session heard a report by two representatives from the Army Corp of Engineers, Steve Butler and
John Polenky, about the Cherry Creek Dam being designated a “high-risk dam.” Bottom line is that by 2018 the Corp would like to add about 6.2 feet to the height of the dam, closing the dam road for two years while the estimated $50 million improvement takes place. Further, if this event takes place, a “toe road” might be built along the base of the dam, eliminating the upper level Dam Road. The study is underway of more than 700 dams across the United States. The Cherry Creek Dam was constructed in 1948 and an estimated 12,000 cars a day pass over it. They say there is no immediate threat to the status and structure of the dam.
Liquor violations
The regular council meeting moved
quickly, passing published ordinances, the mayor scolding two liquor-license violators and the city handing out closing violations and fines in December for three locations.
Cherry Creek High School praised
The mayor and Councilmember Freda Miklin had high praise for Cherry Creek High School’s Veterans Day program they attended, stating the program was of national quality in song and narrative with outstanding student and veteran participation. Former Councilmember Alan Stone, state VFW commander, was given an award by Mayor Ron Rakowsky and led the council in the Pledge of Allegiance. He is a member of VFW Post 4666 and represents 17,000 Colorado combat veterans with a mission state-
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Council hears traffic report
Beginning the second study session, a traffic study report was presented by Jeremy Hanak, city transportation manager, and Josie Warren, transportation planner. They have calculated the impacts of residential, retail and office vehicle trips based on national studies and traffic counts. Single-family homes have around 10 trips each day. Office space has 11 trips per 1,000 square feet of space and retail has the highest count with 44 vehicle trips per 1,000 square feet. Highrise tenants, such as Landmark, are the lowest with 4.2 trips. A million feet of retail could reach 35,000 to 44,000 vehicles per day, according to the report and questions raised by Councilmember Dave Bullock.
Subarea meetings
The grand finale of the evening was a lengthy discussion about the Orchard Station development and Subarea plans by Alberta Development Partners. The city has been working on having district information sessions in January with councilmembers, staff and the mayor. This plan was challenged by T.J. Gordon with a suggestion that the city go to a referendum rather than the public-information hearings. This proposal created a two-hour debate among councilmembers over the purpose of the hearings, how they would be conducted and the legality of the city hosting the events. Presently, city staff have been working on public information and compiling information for citizens on pros and cons of the proposed project, like the state election blue book. The city attor-
tion Day. The vote count included 2,570 ballots cast by military personnel and their families stationed outside of Colorado and civilians living abroad. These voters turned out at a slightly higher rate of nearly 81 percent. At nearly 157,000, unaffiliated voters still constitute the largest block of registrants in the county. Democrats follow at almost 141,000 with Republicans constituting close to 120,000. Hillary Clinton defeated Donald Trump in the county by nearly 53,000 votes. U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet also handily defeated his Republican challenger Darryl Glenn by about 39,000, a far better percentage showing than in Bennet’s statewide win. Arapahoe County says it partnered with law enforcement agencies to prepare for the election and ensure the safety of voters and workers. No emergencies or threats were reported, nor were there any specific threats beforehand. “We are fortunate to live and work in a community where issues are decided and leaders elected in a peaceful democratic process,” Crane said.
ney advised council that the city could not take sides on the issue and like the recent Cherry Creek Schools election could not campaign for or against it. The council’s job will be to review the proposal and vote it up or down based on the merits, suggested Councilmember Tom Bishop. It was discussed that there is major opposition in the Village towards the project and there is a lot of misinformation on the development circulating around the Village. If the city were to hold a referendum the notice would be at the January meeting and the election would be held 90 days later, sometime in April per legal counsel. Council member Dave Bullock, related that there was a figure below the proposed 3.3 million square ft. that he would be willing to accept. He also related that under current corridor master plan the development could build 2.2 million square feet of new construction presently. Multi- family housing has also been a long running debate among the current council with varying opinions on apartments being constructed near the RTD parking lots and destinations. Traffic has been the greatest concern from residents. A recent school survey showed that the schools could easily handle new students in the area. The discussion swirled around holding the information meetings, having a referendum in the new year, and the scope and size of the project. Council members seem to be divided on the issue almost equally in support, and dissent of the development. After lengthy discussion, the group decided informally to proceed with the January information meetings and have staff continue to compile facts and figures on the proposed project presenting both sides of the issue as fairly as possible.
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4-H Horse Workshops and Tack Show Dec. 3 Free program supports Arapahoe County program
The Arapahoe County 4-H Horse Program is hosting a free tack swap and horse workshops for all community members Dec. 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Arapahoe County
Fairgrounds, 25690 E. Quincy Ave. Horse lovers and those interested in joining the 4-H program are invited to attend for shopping and equine education. • 10:10-10:40 a.m.: Buying the Right Horse with Jonathan Vrabec, CSU Extension, Arapahoe County • 10:45-11:45 a.m.: Adjunctive Therapies in Prevention and Rehabilitation of Injuries with Jodie Da-
glish, BVSc, MRCVS, CSU Resident, Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation • 11:50 a.m.-12:50 p.m.: Pasture Management with Jennifer Cook, small-acreage management coordinator, NRCS/CSU Extension • 12:55-1:55 p.m.: Pre-Purchase Exams with Jodie Vetter, DVM, Strasburg Vet Clinic
Consignors are welcome at the tack swap with a fee equal to 10 percent of sales. All workshops are free to attend and concessions will be available for purchase. All proceeds benefit the Arapahoe County 4-H horse program. For more information or to reserve a table, contact Jonathan Vrabec at jvrabec@arapahoegov.com or call 303-730-1920.
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The Arapahoe County 4-H Horse Program is hosting a free tack swap and horse workshops on Dec. 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds.
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‘Scream’ bandits convicted
mother, breaking several of her facial bones. During the fracas, numerous $100 bills blew onto a nearby fence, with students on break pocketing a very small portion of the money before the FBI arrived. Sheridan Police Chief Mark After a three-week-long trial Campbell said he was pleased the in Jefferson County, the “Scream convictions from a public-safety bandits” have been convicted. standpoint. “What was concerning about The trio that wore masks made famous in the Scream movies had these robbers is anytime you have terrorized the south metro area on criminals who are willing to shoot innocent civilians who are not reNov. 18, 2015. ally offering any real Myloh Jaqory Matype of resistance— son and Tyrone Jathose are extremely vonne Richardson had dangerous people,” each been charged with Campbell said. “They 37 counts, including are probably more danattempted murder, asgerous than anyone sault, kidnapping, agelse that we encounter gravated robbery, buron a regular basis.” glary, eluding and agThe office was able gravated motor vehicle to respond immediately theft. Miguel David as the department was Sanders was charged just a half block away. with 38 counts. Myloh Mason Mason had been Their crime spree placed on the FBI’s 10 began at a bank in Most Wanted Fugitives Lakewood. list. The career crimi“There were 11 bank nal was eventually apemployees and thee prehended at the Essex customers in the bank,” Motel in Littleton on said Pam Russel spokesJan. 15. woman for the Jefferson “We are pleased County District Attorwith this verdict folney’s Office. “Two of lowing this lengthy the customers escaped trial,” District Attorney as the robbery began. Pete Weir said. “The The defendants pushed, Miguel Sanders investigation into this pulled or ordered victims crime spree was a huge around at gunpoint. They demanded the vault and teller drawers be undertaking. There were 17 vicopened by the bank staff. The men tims, multiple crime scenes and escaped with over $50,000 and left over 500 of pieces of evidence. Many law enforcement agencies the victims in the vault.” After crashing their getaway participated in this investigation car in Lakewood, the bandits and helped the trial team to help kicked in the front door of a home bring justice for these victims and and stole a 65-year-old’s minivan. to hold these violent offenders acAs the homeowner ran from the countable.” The Arapahoe and Jefferson garage to escape, the trio shot him three times. The victim has since county sheriff’s offices, along with Lakewood, Littleton and recovered from his injuries. The three criminals eluded po- Sheridan police departments, lice through southwest Denver in were actively involved in the a high-speed chase before crash- multi-hour ordeal. Sentencing for the three felons ing the minivan in the vicinity of Sheridan Recreation Center is expected to begin next month. Both Richardson and Mason and Sheridan High School. The thieves then attempted to carjack have been charged with additionanother vehicle from a 30-year- al habitual-criminal counts, with old woman and shot her before trials on those counts scheduled beating the woman’s 53-year-old this month, Russell said.
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Who voted? County clerk releases election statistics
The election fades into history and will be recorded as one of the greatest upsets in the history of presidential elections. Timing is essential in elections and it all came together at the end for President-elect Donald J. Trump. In Arapahoe County and across Colorado, Republicans didn’t do so well. Hillary Clinton carried Arapahoe County by about 53 percent to Trump’s 37 percent, and
6th District U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman won his race against Morgan Carroll by a 9-point margin. U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet won re-election by a narrow 3 points over El Paso County Commissioner Darryl Glenn. All the Washington incumbents won re-election to the Congress, led by Diana DeGette, who represents Cherry Hills Village, where voters elected Democrats Jeff Bridges and Daniel Kagan to the state House and Senate, respectively. Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder Matt Crane, who supervises the election process, has prepared initial statistics on county voting in the recent election. The largest increase in registered voters occurred with unaffiliated voters increasing from 108,996 to 131,669. Democrat registrations increased by 103,986 to 126,870. Republicans gained from 98,617 to 109,519. In active registered-voter
breakdowns, Democrats were at 33.88 percent, Republicans were at 29.25 and unaffiliated were at 35.16. Other groups were at a total of 1.71 percent. Across Arapahoe County, there were 311,954 votes cast, or 83.6 percent of the 372,913 eligible voters. In 2012, the percentage was slightly higher at 93.12 percent. There were 285,071 mail ballots at 91.44 percent and 26,596 in-person ballots, and 78 provisional ballots cast. Democrat voting showed an increase in voter-turnout trends, showing 33.88 percent turnout in 2012, moving to 34.69 percent in 2016. Republicans turnout in 2012 was 29.25 percent, compared to 30.98 in 2016. Unaffiliated dropped from 2012 of 35.16 percent to 31.24 in 2016. Republican votes cast were 91.19 percent; Democrats were at
88.72 percent, and unaffiliated at 76.79. From Oct. 17 to Nov. 7, there were 15,000 ballots received by the county in the mail each day and 75,000 ballots cast on Election Day. Arapahoe County offered 41 ballot drop-off locations that received 80.2 percent of all ballots cast. Ballot miscues totaled 3,373 with errors cured to a final 1,215 ballots accepted. There were 1,975 same-day registrations with unaffiliated totals at 798, Democratic 695 and Republicans 413; others included Libertarians at 37, Green 10, Unity 8. The 2018 election will see all state and county offices up for election along with congressional districts. Attention has shifted to Washington D.C. as America watches and awaits President-elect Trump’s cabinet selections.
Retired Post editor Gregory Moore honored Recently retired Denver Post editor Gregory Moore (center) was honored Nov. 16 at the Denver Consistory by the Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition. Moore was recruited by then-Publisher Dean Singleton 14 years ago from The Boston Globe. The Post won a Pulitzer for its coverage of the Aurora theater shooting under Moore’s leadership. The retired editor is teaching this semester at the University of Colorado at Boulder as a Hearst visiting professor in the College of Media, Communication and Information. Steve Zansberg, president of CFOIC and Jeff Roberts, executive director present the Jean Otto Friend of Freedom Award to Moore.
REMARKS
Perry Odak sent me the following interesting “truth” regarding senior citizens. He wrote that “There’s truth here—Senior citizens are constantly being criticized for every conceivable deficiency of the modern world, real or imaginary. We know we take responsibility for all we have done and do not blame others. “However, upon reflection, we would like to point out that it was not the senior citizens who took – the melody out of music – the pride out of appearance – the courtesy out of driving – the romance out of love – the commitment out of marriage – the
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Here’s the truth regarding senior citizens BY MORT MARKS
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responsibility out of parenthood – the togetherness out of the family – the learning out of education – the service out of patriotism – the Golden Rule from rulers – the nativity scene out of cities – the civility out of behavior – the refinement out of language – the dedication out of employment – the prudence out of spending – the ambition out of achievement or God out of government and school. “And we certainly are not the ones who eliminated patience and tolerance from personal relationships and interactions with others! “And we do understand the meaning of patriotism, and remember those who have fought and died for our country. “Just look at the seniors with tears in their eyes and pride in their hearts as they stand at attention with their hands over their hearts. “Yes, I’m a senior citizen! Spread the laughter. Share the cheer, let’s be happy while we’re here. “And may God bless America and may America bless God!” By today’s standards, none of us were supposed to ever make
Mort gets to visit with Santa Claus. it in 1957 when Jack went duck hunting before school and then pulled into the school parking lot with his shotgun. The principal would have looked at Jack’s shotgun and then went to his car and got his shotgun to show Jack. Today, the school would go into lockdown and the FBI would be called. Jack would go to jail and never see his shotgun again.
Counselors would be called in for traumatized students and teachers. In 1957 when Mark got a headache and took some aspirins to school, he would share his aspirin with the principal. Today, the police would be called and Mark would be expelled from school for drug violations, and his car would then be searched for other drugs. In 1957 if Johnny fell while running during recess and scraped his knee, his teacher would give him a hug to comfort him. Today his teacher would be accused of being a sexual predator and lose her job. She would face three years in prison and Johnny would undergo five years of therapy. In 1957 if Pedro failed English in high school, he would go to summer school. Pass English and go on to college. Today, newspaper articles would appear explaining that teaching English as a requirement for graduation is racist. A class-action suit would be filed against the school system and Pedro’s English teacher. Pedro would be given his diploma anyway, but would end up without a job because he could not speak English.
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Reverend Martin Niemoller “In Germany, the Nazis first came for the communists, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a communist. Then they came for the Jews, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a Jew. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a trade unionist. Then they came for the Catholics, and I didn’t speak up because I was a Protestant. Then they came for me, and by that time there was no one left to speak for me!”
QUOTE of the WEEK QUOTE WEEK I haveofnotthefailed.
I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work. – Thomas Edison
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Take a daily 10-minute laugh break PERSPECTIVA
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BY BECKY OSTERWALD Ever since I bought the Eastern Colorado Plainsman in Hugo, my desk has been the source of entertainment. I guess that tradition has continued since I took over as managing editor of The Villager. It was either the first or second Christmas after taking over the reins in Hugo that my mom, having a wonderful sense of humor, gave me a stuffed animal from the cartoon strip Shoe. He arrived at The Villager
in April and sat on my desk in his tennis shoes, his cigar hanging from his beak, and his blue cowlick going whichever way it wanted (note the photo for my column). At the Colorado Press Association convention, I picked a squirrel to keep Shoe company. Then, a very long relaxed dog and a teddy bear wearing glasses that the eyeballs fall out of—not to mention the two rubber guys that just sit there laughing at you, and the cool matchbox car. Needless to say, they have gotten a great deal of attention at the office with everyone walking by laughing at my toys, breaking the tension. All this brings me to the fact, as the saying goes, laughter is the best medicine, and everyone should have a 10-minute laugh break at least once a day. Working at a newspaper can be stressful (along with many other professions), but I have found that
if a person were to take those few minutes every day it would go a long way toward making the day shorter. Not only that, there are many other benefits. According to the Mayo Clinic, those short-term benefits include stimulating your organs by the “intake of oxygen rich air [stimulating] the heart, lungs and muscles.” Endorphins are also released by the brain. The physical act of laughing can “increase your heart rate and blood pressure” giving you a feeling of relaxation.” On the long-term side: The Mayo Clinic says it will boost one’s immune system, relieve pain and improve your mood. So even though my desk is, shall we say, a place a “jocose oblectare,” it’s all done to improve the health and well-being of those around me. In these stress-filled times—and in the holiday season—take a few minutes for a 10-minute laugh break. You’ll thank Shoe later.
Uh, Becky, the folk scare is over LEFT UNEDITED
BY PETER JONES
“Uh, Becky …” Such words have become the equivalent of the clanging chimes of doom around The Villager’s editorial office. Whenever Tom McTighe, our production manager, utters them on a Monday or Tuesday, our stomachs tie in knots and the world as we know it comes to a screeching end. The first two days of the workweek are our production days around here, and when Tom intones the first name of Becky Osterwald, our managing editor, in that minor chord of disaster, preceded by the dreaded “Uh,” we know he means perilous business. Too much copy? Not enough? A lousy photo? It’s always something. He’s even been known to say, “Uh, Peter” a few times—and occasionally Becky and I will rejoin with “Uh, Tom” just to keep the stress level at an even keel, especially when Tom misses my byline (smirk). Tom didn’t have to use his signature exclamation the day before Thanksgiving when Becky, a diehard folkie, was playing Arlo Guthrie’s (intentionally misspelled) “Alice’s Restaurant Massacree” for the back office. For some, this lengthy true-life recitation on littering, the draft board and a “Thanksgiving dinner that couldn’t be beat” is the holiday’s equivalent of “White Christmas,” but not for Tom, who blared Led Zeppelin in unquiet protest. Guthrie’s brogue is clearly not everyone’s cup of quiet enjoyment—with Tom describing Arlo’s drawl as akin to “Alvin and the Chipmunks reaching maturity.” I interviewed Arlo some years ago, and not surprisingly the speaking voice of Woody’s son is not much different than his singing one. If we meet again, I’ll plan to surprise him with Tom’s critique. He doesn’t perform the 19-minute “Alice’s Restaurant” much anymore, by the way, largely because the prolonged talkin’ ballad would take up half the show.
Ann-Margret spills the beans in Tommy. I’ve never interviewed AnnMargret, but if I ever do, you can bet that canned legumes will be part of the conversation. Sure, she sang her little heart out in Bye, Bye Birdie, danced with Elvis in Viva Las Vegas and taught Jack Nicholson a few things in Carnal Knowledge. But for me, she will always be gleefully rolling around in a giant pool of baked beans. In searching for a photo last week to announce Ann-Margret’s appearance Dec. 4 at a celebration of the VFW’s 177th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, we needed a photo. Suffice it to say that the squirmy sequence from the Who’s Tommy was the first thought of both Becky and myself. In the end, though, our better angels went with a more conservative present-day shot of the 75-year-old actress-singer. We have included the alternate canned-goods photo with this column for your edification. [By the way, tickets for Ann-Margret’s local appearance are available at Eventbrite.com. As far as we know, baked beans are not on the menu.] Speaking of interesting events,
Courtesy photo
I was excited when I got another Eventbrite invitation last month. This one promised, “There will be a ton of traders there, as well as clients and politicos. We’ll have a trading floor for traders, election coverage, live music, food and drinks (of course). I hope you can make it! Feel free to invite others too.” Unfortunately, the shebang was in Washington, D.C. Airfare not included. By the way, did you know, per both Webster’s and the Associated Press Stylebook, a duel can only take place between two people? I never thought much about it, but it sort of makes sense since three’s a crowd in a duet too. But the Stylebook for journalists does not say what to call an organized gunfight that involves three people shooting at each other. It would certainly be complicated. Do I hope the guy I hate least shoots the guy I hate most? But if I shoot the guy I hate least, will he have time to shoot the guy I really hate? Or do I pick my battles by priority? What if they both shoot me first? There are no words to describe this idiocy—literally.
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Why Democrats lost BY BILL HOLEN
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ARAPAHOE COUNTY COMMISSIONER (D-5) The stunning defeat of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton by billionaire Donald Trump has left the Democratic Party attempting to find some credible reason for its loss in this contentious election cycle. Frankly, the party must look to its dysfunctional leadership during the past two election cycles. Despite President Obama’s success in 2012, the congressional races provided to be a net win for the Republicans in both the House and the Senate. The midterm elections in 2014 only added to those Democratic losses as Republicans took control of both houses of Congress.
I believe there are four basic reasons why Secretary Clinton failed to win the election: Making the wrong assumptions, not understanding the plight of the working class, neglecting the importance of the Obama coalition, and the general arrogance of the candidate herself. Let’s start with the issue of assumption. Throughout the campaign, Hillary and her senior staff focused too much on the polls and continued to operate on the assumption that this would be an easy win. Having worked in political campaigns for three decades, I was always told to never assume, no matter what the polls say, and always work like you were seriously behind. Toward the end of the campaign, instead of increasing the tempo, Hilary slowed down. Trump focused more on the needs and frustrations of the working class by attacking international trade agreements, blaming these agreements as the destruction of the middle class. Hillary failed to effectively address these issues with passion. She forgot her own middle-class roots. Clearly, the Hillary campaign, despite Obama’s help, failed to fully embrace and energize the
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Like other Democrats, election night was heavy on me. I was sad, disappointed and sorry for my fellow Democrats who lost their campaigns, including Hillary Clinton. Since after the election, I have comforted and convinced myself that Donald Trump is the next president of the United States, and so he is my president. Apart from Trump’s thought process about women, minorities and religions, he is now the president elect and my friends need to accept this reality sooner than later. My concern is not Trump, but my concern is Aurora, my concern is Colorado, and my concern is the U.S. Only a few weeks af-
ter the election, I have been receiving different looks and comments from people who were my fellow citizens before the elections, but since they “took the country back,” they are now the ruling people, and our equality is diminishing, contradicting what we refer to as the “American Dream.” Previously, after any elections, some states, counties and cities changed their colors from red to blue or vice versa, but after this election, Trump’s America might be looking white, black, Latin or Asian in one block and Muslim as well as anti-Muslim in the next block. This land can afford many like Trump with all their extreme views, but can’t af-
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The bright spot in Sunday night’s game was the continuing improvement of our rookie quarterback. He keeps his cool and can really throw some accurate passes. It seems when we get behind they let him throw those long passes and he completes them. The running game is poor, but maybe he is showing a slight improvement. It was also good to see our QB running with the ball with No. 50 chasing him all over the field. He’s a keeper. *** Alan Stone, in full VFW uniform, led the Greenwood Village City Council in the Pledge of Allegiance last week. Alan is a former councilmember and now is president of the VFW’s 17,000 membership. Mayor Ron Rakowsky presented Alan with an official Veterans Day proclamation. **** There is trouble brewing at the Cherry Creek Dam. The Corp of Engineers has listed the dam as high risk and is including it among 700 other high-risk dams in “The Cherry Creek Dam Safety Modification Study.” The dam dates back to 1950 and has no structural issues. Councilmember Freda Miklin was told in a GV study session that any dam danger would be “very remote.” The plan would raise the dam by 6.2 feet and allow waters to possibly flood some of the homes in surrounding Arapahoe County along the lake
shore. The road over the dam would be closed for two years and may be moved to a “toe road” along the base of the dam. Estimated cost is at least $50 million, and there is no plan for financing, except that the government will be paying for the project. I would be more concerned about security for the dam than any flooding. Neighbors beware, Mort and Edie Marks may be flooded out of their home in the Hills. *** Speaking of flooding, Cherry Hills residents who live in a floodplain will be eligible for a federally-backed flood-insurance discount. *** New councilmembers take office in January and will face Village Center challenges. The mayor’s holiday tree lighting will be held Friday, Dec. 9, 6 to 8 p.m., at the Village Center. Santa will be present, along with face painting, Clydesale rides, cookies, cocoa, cider and warm chili. Bring food for the food pantry *** Greenwood Village will host its own mayor’s Christmas tree lighting Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. with singers from Greenwood Elementary school. It is a tradition started by Mayor Freda Poundstone decades ago to raise money and gifts for needy children. Mayor Ron Rakowsky continues the fine tradition.
Obama coalition. That constituency failed to turn out in the numbers that Obama had achieved in 2008 and 2012. Despite her focus on issues that constituency supported, she failed to effectively communicate the message to the Obama coalition. She lost many of the areas that Obama won by significant numbers. There was a general feeling among some Democrats, that Hillary exhibited a sense of arrogance and entitlement to the presidency. She and her campaign staff continued to ignore the clear evidence that her support among several Democratic constituencies was waning and an arrogance of entitlement blinded the obvious. She cut back on her campaign schedule. While Hillary did win the popular vote, her failure to campaign more in the Midwestern states also played a role in her defeat. The Democratic Party must begin to re-evaluate some of the political assumptions that have been the core of its political thinking for the last several decades and find a better way to communicate its message to the American people. The future of the Democratic Party deserves this attention.
ford a rift through its own basic fabric—the people. Let me quote a few words from Declaration of Independence: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” Many Trumps will come and go, but I will keep saying: “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” P.K. Kaiser Aurora
*** Mike Rosen’s annual Step 13 show will be on the Mandy Connell KOA-850 afternoon program, 2 until 4 p.m., on Dec. 19. Mike will have his usual guests, ranging from board members to VIPs, along with new Step 13 Executive Director Paul Scudo. This is a time to donate, especially one of those old driveway cars, to Step 13. They clean them, fix them up, sell them or give them to needy folks. Step 13 runs without any government assistance and was founded by beloved Bob Cote, who is gone, but not forgotten. He provided a “hand up, not a hand out.” *** Colorado Gives Day is coming Dec. 6, on which donations may be given to selected nonprofits. Gives Day started from humble beginnings and now the nonprofit community receives millions from collective generous donors who support the many worthy nonprofits working in the trenches with the homeless and less fortunate. This is a good chance to make a yearend tax donation to the charity of your choice. *** Dec. 7 is a “day that will live in infamy.” The 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor will be observed by American Legion Post 1, 5400 E. Yale Ave., at 10 a.m. with survivors and family members honored. The public is invited.
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Burning holiday calories for a cause Just a few close friends and family members take a sunny morning run in the 43rd annual 2016 Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot.
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ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
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.
Shopping at The Parker Shoppes
Dec. 8, 6-8 p.m., Dads and Kids Night. Cookies and free gift wrap. Dec. 13, 6:308:30 p.m., VIP Shopping Night. Get your free tickets for both events at TheParkerShoppes. com
Denver Potters Association Fall Show
Dec. 13, 5-7 p.m. Annual Trail of Lights at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road., Littleton. To register visit BestChamber.com.
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 information, contact press@castleclayartists.com or (303) 377-5535 or denverpotters.com.
Economic Forecast Breakfast
Farewell celebration for Yana Vishnitsky
CHAMBER EVENTS
South Metro Denver Chamber Business After Hours
Jan. 13, 2017, 7:00-9 a.m., South Metro Denver Chamber breakfast with a distinguished panel of speakers to explore business in 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 University of Colorado Boulder and Don Childears, president and CEO of the Colorado Bankers Association, and others to be announced. Member ticket: $60; Nonmember, $85. Call 303-795-0142. At the Hyatt Regency DTC, 7800 E. Tufts Ave., Denver.
EVENTS
What works to reduce poverty?
Dec. 5, 7-8:30 p.m., Colorado Christian University, Leprino Hall 170, 180 S. Garrison St. Lakewood. Call 303-963-3434.
The Colorado Trail Foundation Holiday Reception
Dec. 8, 4-7 p.m. Special tribute to Gudy Gaskell. Beer, wine, appetizers, door prizes. Donations accepted. American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th St., Golden. RSVP by Dec. 4 to ctf@Coloado Trail.org.
light breakfast with a brief program at 8:30 a.m.
RECREATION
CNI annual Ski Day at Winter Park
Jan. 6, 2017. Lift tickets compliments of Winter Park Resorts. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. This event is for all patients and caregivers dealing with a neurological condition who can ski or snowshoe. $35 covers breakfast and transportation. RSVP: 303-357-5449.
SANCTUARY
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.
National Western Stock Show
FREE CLASSES
2nd Annual Denver Interfaith Messiah SingAlong
Now-Jan. 22, Tickets on sale. Purchase online at nationalwestern.com, call 1-866-4642626, box office or King Soopers.
Free Nutrition & Educational Classes
Dec. 5, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Free Heart nutrition class presented by Susan Buckley, RD, CDE. Dec. 7, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Free Heart Health nutrition class. Both events held at The South Denver Heart Center. Info: 303744-1065.
OPEN HOUSE
30th Anniversary of Families First
Dec. 2, 7:30-10:30 a.m. Families First Family Center, 2163 S. Yosemite St., Denver. 30 years of helping families improve children’s lives. RSVP: tinyurf.com/FF30th A
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Wellshire Presbyterian Church Events
Dec. 4, 10 a.m. Festival of Carols service. All church vocal choirs to participate with carols from other countries. Now. Advent Christmas Tree for Family HomeStead. Donate gifts to children recovering from homelessness thru Dec. 11. Stop by the Christmas tree in the Narthex and select one or more tree ornaments that list the book or toy requested. Purchase the items and return it unwrapped back under the tree by Dec. 11.
Dec.10, honoring Jewish Family Service president and CEO. This event will take the place of Real Hope this year. Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Convention Center. RSVP: 720-248-4633 or lbenoit@jewishfamilyservice.org
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Dec. 16, 7 p.m., Hope United Methodist and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints present the sing-along with orchestra and soloists. In Hope’s Sanctuary, 5101 S. Dayton St., Greenwood Village. A $10 sug-
Please see the Holiday Events in the Tis the Season section on page 17
The Villager supports shopping small and buying local
Kicking off their holiday season on Shop Small Saturday was Paisley Park and Parker Shoppes. Photos by Susan Sweeney-Lanam
ABOVE: Paisley Park, a new stylish clothing store in the DTC, is owned by talented mother-daughter team Cathy Anderson and Lauren Cohen. RIGHT: The Parker Shoppes boasts 7,000 square feet of gifts for the holidays. Jodee Dean, proud owner, employs many family members.
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The Sacred Story of the Universe
Now-Dec. 11, “Universe Canticle” an international acclaimed artwork created by 17 women from the Kopanang community in South Africa. Its 13 embroidered and beaded tapestry has been seen in numbers cities. View at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Mon.-Fri., 9-6 p.m., Sat. 9-3 p.m. and Sun. 8-2 p.m.
SERVICE CLUBS
Cancer League of Colorado Holiday Party
Dec. 2, Foods from our best restaurants, caterers and venders in a Cherry Hills home. $25 in cash or gift
certificates to be used at the annual Hope Ball. If you are interested in becoming a member of Cancer League and/or attending email elisegmarks@aol.com or call 303-947-0884.
WHAT’S NEW?
Patrick A. Schilken, PC has moved to 7936 E. Arapahoe Ct., Suite 2800, Centennial. Call 303-220-2886 or see their calendar at paslegal.com
YOUTH BUSINESS
YouthBiz Products now at Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children
Young Americans Center has partnered with Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s to offer handmade products by youth entrepreneurs in the hospital gift shop.
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In Celebration of Laura Johnson At Glenmoor Country Club Nov. 20 the room was awash in joy and gratitude as Adam’s Camp celebrated their 13th anniversary and honored Laura Johnson, for her years of commitment to the organization as a camper parent, board member, staff member and donor. In addition to enjoying a terrific dinner, guests
were treated to a 13th anniversary video, a lively auction and moving tributes. There were few dry eyes in the room as parent Jim Brennan told what Adam’s Camp has meant to his family. Adam’s Camp founder, Karel Horney read a poem about Laura then Laura herself spoke about her family and her connection to Adam’s
Camp which began when her son Erik first attended camp as a toddler. Laura credits Adam’s Camp with helping Erik, now 29, reach his potential as a young man with Down syndrome. Funds raised during the event will be used to provide scholarships for campers and families to attend Adam’s Camp in 2017 and beyond.
Executive Director Jay Clark with Laura Johnson and founder, Karel Horney.
ABOVE: Executive Director Jay Clark with Lisa Townsend. ABOVE, RIGHT: Honoree Laura Johnson with son Erik.
Beatles by Richard Long will be on display at Goodson Recreation Center.
Art displays at South Suburban facilities
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cal artists. The artists exhibiting in December are: Barbara Cohen of Parker, describes her paintings as “happy art” with animals up close in acrylics on canvas using wild colors in a technique she calls “animal expressionism.” They can be seen at Buck Recreation Center. Matthew Lay of Centennial, calls his work different strokes for different folks, and is a series of paintings and drawings that range from realism to abstraction and touch on many different themes. They are on display at: Lone Tree Recreation Center. Richard Long of Littleton, collection of watercolor portraitures are original takes on iconic characters such as in the Wizard of Oz, sports figures, popular singers, Albert Einstein, movie characters and many others. They can be seen at the Goodson Recreation Center. All four displays are be seen Nov. 30 – Dec. 30. Bill Utter of Centennial, photographs the Colorado wilds, and features Colorado wildlife and landscapes in framed digital photographs. Samples of the photographs include the Rocky Mountain big horn sheep, sand hill cranes, and Black Canyon of the Gunnison. The photographs are on display at Lone Tree Golf Course & Hotel, Sept. 30 – Dec 30. South Suburban’s Public Art Committee encourages all Colorado artists to submit an application to display their artwork on a temporary basis. For a complete list of guidelines and an art exhibition application, read them online or contact Arts and Enrichment Supervisor, Darcie LaScala, at 303.483.7072.
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Rachel Hodgson, Since Oct. 1, the community-develVillage was desigopment director for nated as a Class 7, Cherry Hills Village, a designation that has announced to the significantly lowCity Council that the ers flood-insurance city had received a rates amount to a 15 high flood plain despercent discount on ignation. flood insurance. Beginning in The city keeps 1978, the City of records on all current Cherry Hills Village Rachel Hodgson, and past-adopted has participated in the community-development floodplain maps and National Flood Insur- director, holds a new can inform residents ance Program mak- floodplain certificate of their eligibility in ing residents eligible presented to Cherry Hills this program. for federally backed Village City Council. Contact Hodgson flood insurance and at 303-783-2721 for flood-insurance discounts. further information.
Blaine Baggao, general manager and Benjamin Clark, bartender/ server of the new Early Bird Restaurant at The Landmark.
Daniel Cofrades, co-owner and chef.
Early Bird Restaurant opens at Landmark The Early Bird Restaurant has opened at 5425 Landmark Pl #101, in Greenwood Village. It is a concept of a world-class, chef-owned and operated food establishment that offers a big city vibe, amenities and sophistication, yet offering small-town comfort, familiarity and friendly service, according to Kristen
Cofrades, co-owner and chef. Together with her husband, they have over 30 years of experience as professional chefs, cooking for celebrities, statesmen, and even the Pope. They strive to utilize organic, sustainable ingredients and support the local farms and community to bring a fresh, creative, and flawlessly executed
breakfast, brunch, and lunch fare at an attractive price point. The name, Early Bird, was inspired by the couples daughter, Isabel, who was born prematurely at 33 weeks and provides “concept and philosophy of providing the best ingredients, preparation and presentation that is good enough to be served to their family.”
Many participants at the Mike’s Camera Photo and Video Expo took the opportunity to fly the DJI Mavic Pro drone 400 feet above the Belcaro store. Photos by Tom Barry
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ties. Christmas merchandise is on the shelves and arriving daily at our local retail outlets, malls and privately owned stores. Retailers have made massive investments in buildings, inventories, and staffs to take care of local shopping experiences. Please folks, shop at our local stores. Take the catalogues from Dal-
las, Chicago and New York, and put them in the recycle. Spend your money close to home where our retailers hire local people and pay huge sums of money for property taxes that support our cities, police, fire and schools. Shopping online may be convenient for some, but it is deadly for the social order of our country, county and city, where sales taxes are so vital to our local governments.
The people who own and operate local stores have spent their lives and money investing in these firms. They are real people who will give you personal service and stand behind their sales. ‘Tis the season to meet these shop owners, browse through the wonderful retail outlets that we have in our neighborhoods. Make some new friends and support local jobs and our own economy.
These are the merchants that give so generously to the nonprofit community, giving thousands of donations every year. Diamonds for Cancer League Hope Ball from Trice Jewelry and jeeps from Doug Moreland. The business community is so supportive of our communities. This is a time of year that we can give back and spend whatever budgets we have with these merchants who are the backbone of American business.
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Denver Brass Holiday Brassfest coming to DCPA Dec. 3
big hearts. Not everyone has the Here’s how it all opportunity to warm up the works. The event is holiday season and spread on Saturday, Dec. 3. joy and merriment alongYou can pre-register side the world-renowned at any time between Denver Brass. But if you now and Dec. 2 by have ever played any brass calling 303-832-4676 instrument at any level at or visiting denverany time in your life, you qualify for the annual Denbrass.org. It costs ver Brass Holiday Brassonly $10 for registraFest. tion, and if you are BrassFest began in Signup to participate in the BrassFest pre-register at new and don’t have 1995 at the Aurora Mall, any time between now and Dec. 2 by calling the music book, it is but was relocated to the 303-832-4676 or visiting denverbrass.org. another $10 for the acoustical marvel called music. We use the the Galleria at the Denver Perform- from age 8 to 98. Some of our Brass- same book each year, so as long as the ing Arts Complex. The glassed-in Fest participants have attended all dog doesn’t eat it, you can use it over space enclosing the hard surfaces of 20 years.” The group usually boasts and over and over again! Don’t fret if the performing halls, plaza areas and well over 100 participants plus the 14 you don’t pre-register, registration on parking garage offer acoustics like no members of the Denver Brass. It’s a site begins at 10:30 a.m. Bring your other space of its kind. The glass also mighty big sound from a lot of mighty own music stand. We rehearse indoors at keeps out the snow and 11 a.m. and play outdoors rain making it a safe place from 1 p.m.-2 p.m. The for keeping dry - but dress concert alternates with warm as we play under all the BrassFest participants conditions regardless of playing a few pieces foltemperature! “Over the 20 years of lowed by the Denver Brass BrassFest, we have certainplaying on their own. That’s all there is to ly seen it all” says Kathy Brantigan, founder and it. Just be sure to dress for the weather and keep president of the Denver it festive. Some of our Brass. “A couple of years participants’ holiday garb ago, many of our instruis priceless. They really ments’ valves and slides get into the spirit. We froze solid – nothing would even have whole families move. It was only because involved on occasion, and of sheer numbers of people participants come from as that we were able to bust far away as Western Coloout of the cold to provide the warmth of the holiday rado and Kansas! season.” This is a great, fun, What about age and exexhilarating way to start off the holiday season. perience, you ask? “Well,” You should not miss this says Becky Wilkins, Denopportunity. The music is ver Brass executive director, Get in the holiday mood by attending the “we have had brass players BrassFest at the DCPA Dec. 3 between 1-2 p.m. very playable by all levels of
musicians, and you can choose the part you play. The brass family is made up of trumpets, French horns, trombones, baritones/euphoniums, and tubas. Don’t play a brass instrument? That’s okay – just grab your camping chair and come enjoy the music at the free
concert at 1 pm. (Holiday BrassFest is supported by Next Stage Now.) There’s no place like BrassFest for the Holidays!
Denver Santa Claus Shop’s toy drive
Denver Santa Claus Shop is collecting new and “gently loved” toys for local children in need. The nonprofit’s mission is, “A Toy for Every Girl & Boy” during the holidays. DSCS expects to serve 13,000 children this year, many of whom otherwise might not have a toy to open at Christmas. Metro area Denver Mattress stores, including the Park Meadows and Littleton locations, have large collection bins for toy dropoffs from Nov. 25 – Dec. 6. Also, toys can be dropped off at Larry H. Miller Dealerships on 104th until Dec. 9. DSCS is an 86-year-old, volunteer-run, nondenominational nonprofit that gives free toys to children under 12 years old each December. Families in need are invited to the Shop based on referrals from social service agencies. Parents arrive at DSCS to shop, selecting and choosing toys for their children. They receive a 100-point “gift certificate” for each child. Toys are valued from five to 100 points each, so parents can to choose one “big-ticket” item, or several toys per child. Volunteers set up a giant, temporary toy store each year in donated space to serve clients. DSCS has about 20,000 square feet of
space to fill with toys in the next two weeks. Tireless efforts from a sleigh full of 400 elves bring DSCS to life annually. Shop board members include Villagers Fabia Brentlinger, Gene Koelbel, Deb Koelbel, Sherri Koelbel, Lynn Stambaugh, Gary Steck and Blair Watts. All donated toys stay in Colorado and DSCS asks for new and “gently loved” toys for children from newborn through 11 years old. Classic types of toys are requested, such as dolls and extra doll clothes; books, coloring books, crayons, activity books; toy trucks and cars; board games and puzzles; craft kits, art sets, jewelrymaking, etc.; infant and toddler toys and dolls; building blocks, Legos, Tinker Toys, regulation size soccer balls, footballs, basketballs, volleyballs. The Shop does not accept violent toys (guns, knives, etc.), DVD’s or videos. DSCS relies on generous individuals, foundations, companies, schools, clubs, etc., for donations. Monetary donations are accepted anytime and can be made on DSCS’s web site, or mailed to Denver Santa Claus Shop, P.O. Box 102104, Denver, CO 80250-2104. More information is at denver santaclausshop.org,
December 1, 2016 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 15 RIGHT: Greenwood Village residents and Star donors Sonny and Pam Wiegand. The table was decorated by Dwell Antiques and Home, 5910 S. University Blvd. BELOW: Underground wine cellar in one of the homes.
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L’Esprit De Noel welcomes holiday season The historic Denver County Club neighborhood welcomed the 40th anniversary of the holiday home tour Nov. 18-19. Five homeowners graciously opened their historic homes to visitors, including Central City Opera guild patrons Guests of the patron party donned little blue slippers to tour the fabulous homes, some dating back to 1902. Back in the early days, prospective buyers were told “four lots must be used, and no industrial enterprises nor liquor is to be sold.” Beautiful stately mansions were constructed during the past century, and five of these homes were presented with proceeds benefiting the nonprofit Central City Opera. One of the homes featured a cavernous wine cellar with a vault door and a welcoming two-point
mounted deer head, compete with a holiday hat. The wine cellar featured hundreds of bottles and a collection of huge bottle remnants from very good times in this basement hideaway. The presenting sponsor assisting the Opera Guild was Coldwell Banker Devonshire and the Gold Sponsor was the City of Glendale. Susan Warner McCann was event chair, assisted by Denise Sanderson. Central City Opera House opened in March 1878 with seating for 750 people. When the silver crash occurred, the opera house languished for more than 40 years. The reopening gala occurred on July 16, 1932. More than 5,000 patrons arrived in Central City on opening day. The Central City Opera is the second oldest annual professional opera festival in the country and the fifth oldest in the United States. For information on the summer season, visit Central CityOpera.org
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Symphony holiday concert T h e Littleton Symphony Orchestra, Jurgen de Lemos, music director and conductor, announced its annual holiday concert, Christmas with the Young Voices of Colorado, on Friday, Dec. 9, at 7:30 p.m. at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St. Join the symphony for this annual tradition with everyones favorite holiday classics, with the talented Young Voices of Colora-
do. There is something for everyone, so bring the whole family to ring in the season. This concert always sells out so get your tickets now! Tickets are $18/adults, $15/ seniors and free for youth 21 and under. They may be purchased ahead at the Gorsett Violin Shop 8100 S. Quebec and on-line at littletonsymphony.org. For a group discount for 10+ or for more information, call 303-933-6824.
Miracle of the SeaSon BarBer: Die Natali (Chorale Preludes for Christmas) haydn: Symphony No. 96 (Miracle)
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The nearly life-size gingerbread cog train at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs took an estimated 288 hours to make.
Gingerbread cog train at Broadmoor
Some people make gingerbread houses, and some go completely “off the rails” and create a near full-size steam engine out of gingerbread. Just in time to say “all-aboard,” for National Gingerbread House Day on Dec. 12, the legendary Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, which also owns and operates the crazy high Pikes Peak Cog Railway (the tracks end at 14,115 feet above sea level at the top of the mountain) baked and assembled a 12-foot-long and eight-foot-high Cog Railway Train.
It took 10 master pastry chefs and two carpenters an estimated 288 hours to make. Led by The Broadmoor’s Executive Pastry Chef Adam Thomas, the team unveiled the nearly life-size gingerbread engine to celebrate the 125th anniversary of The Broadmoor’s Pikes Peak Cog Railway. Creating a fanciful gingerbread house has been a holiday tradition for the past 31 years at the Forbes Five-Star, AAA Five-Diamond Broadmoor resort, and they have cooked up some pretty ambitions
gingerbread creations. If you want to be the culinary baron of your own railroad, here’s the list of ingredients: 89 lbs. of chocolate 350 lbs. of powder sugar 286 lbs. of egg whites 186 lbs. of granulated sugar 36 lbs. of molasses 24 lbs. of honey 215 lbs. of all-purpose flour 143 lbs. of assorted holiday candy 55 lbs. of rolling fondant 10 lbs. of holiday spice 2 lbs. of edible gold leaf
Arapahoe Philharmonic Presents “Miracle of the Season” The Arapahoe Philharmonic (AP) presents its holiday-themed program, Miracle of the Season, on Friday, Dec. 9, at South Suburban Christian Church, 7275 S. Broadway in Littleton. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. and will be preceded by a talk with Maestro Devin Patrick Hughes at 6:45 p.m. Tickets may be purchased online at arapahoe-phil.org or by calling the Arapahoe Philharmonic office at 303-781-1892. Haydn’s “Miracle” Symphony is one of the 12 London Sym-
phonies, considered some of his finest. Its nickname is attributed to a chandelier falling from the ceiling following the premiere yet missing the audience entirely. (However, more recent examination has led researchers to believe that the event occurred at the premiere of a different symphony.) Barber’s Die Natali, or “Christmastide” in Latin, is an arrangement of traditional Christmas carols that breathes renewed life into the familiar. Slight melodic and harmonic shifts, rhyth-
mic variations and contrasting textures throughout showcase Barber’s cleverness and admiration for the tunes in these adaptations. Carols featured include O Come, O Come Emmanuel, Lo, How a Rose e’er Blooming, We Three Kings of Orient Are, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Good King Wenceslas and Silent Night. The program is rounded out with festive selections from Giovanni Gabrieli, Johann Strauss, Jr., Leroy Anderson and a Christmas sing-along.
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Holiday Events
Smithtonians Bell Choir
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A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
Now.-Jan. 1, custom food & beverage menus and unique banquet space. Visit Viewhouse.com Viewhouse Eatery, Bar & Rooftop.
Dec. 4, 2-3 p.m. Seasonal favorites by the handbell choir. Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton.
Through Dec. 24. Denver Center of the Performing Arts Theatre Company. Tickets start at $35. Call 303-893-4100.
Blossoms of Light at York Street Botanic Gardens
Through Jan. 1. Blossoms of Light at York Street 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 Amphi theater. Ticketed event.
Trail of Lights at Chatfield Farms Gardens
Through 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.
Adventure to Santa at Southwest Plaza
Through Dec. 24, A Dream Works Dream Place. Book your adventure today at AdventureToSanta.com. Save $5 if you visit Santa before
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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: Tables Extraordinaire.org.
Parade of Lights
Dec. 2, 8 p.m., downtown Denver.
Christmastime is Here by the Denver Brass 5
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: 303-688-5555
Holiday Open House
Dec. 2 and 3, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., at Stolen, European shoes for ladies and gentlemen. Located at 4940 S. Yosemite St., E7. Located in Belleview Square. Call 720-489-4013. Mention The Villager and receive 10% off.
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@my englewoodchamber.com
St. Dominic’s annual holiday Mercado Arts and Crafts Fair
Dec. 3, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Dec. 4, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 2905 Federal Blvd. Holiday gifts-Minions, Broncos, religious items, homemade jam, coffee/chocolate and homemade tamales by Grupo Esperanza.
music and magic suggested by the classic film Dec. 10, I Flamenco at The Castle. Authentic Gypsy artistry by master guitarist Rene’ Heredia and members of the Flamenco Fantasy Dance Theater. Dec. 17, Augustana Arts’ Gossamer Winds, an acclaimed Classical Woodwind Quintet featuring segments of Pictures at an Exhibition-The Castle and holiday favorites. Dec. 18, Christmas with Colcannon - a renowned and robust Irish band playing traditional and “organic” Celtic music. For reservations for the above events, visit cherokeeranch.org or call 303-688-5555.
Littleton Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert
Dec. 9, Christmas with the Young Voices of Colorado, 7:30 p.m. at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St. in Littleton. Tickets: littletonsymphony.org or call 303-933-6824.
Arapahoe Philharmonic presents Miracle of the Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Cherry Creek, 3550 E. Season 1st Ave., Denver. Dec. 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Belmar, Young Americans YouthBiz Marketplace
401 S. Pierce St., Lakewood. Exquisite gifts from 75+ Young Entrepreneurs.
Dec. 9, 6:45 p.m. Talk with Maestro Devin Patrick Hughes and concert at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: arapahoe-phil.org or all 303-781-1892.
Holiday Events at Cherokee Ranch & Castle
Englewood Chamber Dec. 4 and 11, Murder Mystery Dinner. Holiday Party
Someone dies during an annual Christmas Pageant with the competition fierce. Dec. 9, White Christmas highlighting the
Dec. 13, 6-9:30 p.m., Englewood Elks Club, 3690 S. Jason St., Englewood. RSVP: 303-7894473 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 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, Clydesales rides, cookies, cocoa, cider and chili.
Living Nativity
Dec. 18, 5:30 p.m., Wellshire Presbyterian Church. West parking lot (behind the church, near PDO entrance. Recreation of the Christmas story, Wellshire-style. Cast of all ages, live band, Christmas carols and hot cocoa.
Denver Brass “Brass and Angels Sing”
Dec. 17 and 18. Tickets: 303-832-4676 or visit denverbrass.org.
Hudson Gardens private rental
Anytime. Book your holiday party by calling 303-797-8565.
Hudson Gardens holiday shopping
In the gift shop. Unique hats and scarves, educational toys, local honey and a selection of Colorado-made jewelry. Open daily 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and 4:30-8 p.m. during A Hudson Christmas.
SHAZAAM! It just isn’t Christmas without the Herdmans! The brand new Dream Machine Theater Company is offering two free performances of its inaugural production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, December 23 - December 24, at the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant at 5400 S. Yosemite St. in Greenwood Village. This rollicking production, based on the book by Barbara Robinson, has been a holiday classic for many families for many years. Rick Long, co-founding director states, “Christmas 2016 marks our inaugural production for The Dream Machine Theater Company of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever! We are thrilled to bring this Christmas classic for no cost to Greenwood Village and surrounding communities. The young people cast in the production are volunteers that take their roles very seriously, and we are proud to provide so many young actors with this opportunity as they bring this beloved story to life.”
tattered clothes, the Herdmans - “the worst kids in the whole history of the world”- and an entire church congregation discover the true meaning of Christmas. The play opens as plans for the church’s pageant run amuck when the director breaks her leg. Grace Bradley, who didn’t expect to have anything to do with the Christmas pageant, steps in as director. The Herdmans show up at the audition and demand all the leading roles. Chaos erupts but Mrs. Bradley perseveres, and the church youth produce what everyone considers “the best
Christmas pageant ever.” Blessings abound as the Herdmans, the worst kids in town, and an entire congregation collide in this notso-traditional Christmas Pageant in PCOC Theatre Company’s The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Mayhem, merriment and the true meaning of the holidays reign in this chaotic Christmas classic! The brand new Dream Machine Theater Company was founded this year by husband and wife Rick and Natalie Long earlier this year and sponsored by The Presbyterian Church
of the Covenant. Dream Machine Theater Company’s goal is to present low cost quality theater performance and classes for children, youth and families in Greenwood Village. Audiences of all ages will enjoy seeing how six delinquents spice up a Christmas Pageant and give a new perspective to those who have been tired of the tradition. Performances are Friday, Dec. 23 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve at 5 p.m. Tickets are free with offering accepted after the performance.
Actor Lydia Frey as Gladys Herdman in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is the touching story of the unruly, uproarious Herdman family as they wreak havoc during the rehearsals for a local church’s Christmas pageant. Despite their grimy faces and
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CCHS teachers, counselor receive UC’s Outstanding Educator Award Three Cherry Creek High School faculty members recently received the University of Chicago’s Outstanding Educator Award for their dedication to the education and personal development of their students. English teachers Mhari Doyle and Kate Gunneson, and counselor Toni Cole, were nominated for the honor by students who graduated from Creek in 2016 and are now members of the Class of 2020 at the University of Chicago. “Each year, we invite entering first-year students to nominate an educator who has influenced them, challenged them or helped them along the path toward intellectual growth,” said James Nondorf, University of Chicago vice president for enrollment, in a letter announcing the awards. “We receive letters back from hundreds of students, inspired by teachers who have changed the course of their lives, who taught them to re-imagine texts, to delve deeper into problem-solving and to think beyond the borders of the classroom in the pursuit of their
own education.” Gunneson and Cole were nominated by 2016 CCHS graduate Zachary Weinroth. Doyle was nominated by 2016 graduate Apoorva Krishnan, who said that Doyle recognized and fostered each of her students’ unique strengths. “Ms. Doyle never taught me formulas or rules about writing. Instead, she was the kind of teacher who recognized each student’s individual style and helped to refine it,” Krishnan said in her nomination of Doyle. “It’s difficult to put into words how encouraged I felt to constantly improve my writing.” Krishnan added that students’ efforts never went unnoticed in Doyle’s class. “It is for that reason that I was learning in her class simply for the love of learning,” Krishnan said. The University of Chicago’s Outstanding Educator Award has existed for more than three decades. Doyle, Gunneson and Cole are among 383 educators from across the country who received the honor this year.
Jordy is SCFD executive director Jordy brings extensive experience in the cultural community to SCFD After an intensive eight-month search, the board of directors of the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District announced the appointment of Deborah Jordy as the district’s new executive director. Jordy follows Peg Long, who will retire at the end of the year after more than nine years as executive director. Jordy currently is the executive director of the Colorado Business Committee for the Arts, a post she has held since 2004. “Deborah’s considerable experience with arts and cultural organizations coupled with her significant managerial skills make her the ideal choice to lead SCFD. Voters overwhelmingly renewed SCFD for another 12 years and Jordy’s leadership will assure their trust in the district is well placed,” said SCFD Board chairman Dan Hopkins. “As we look to further expand access and inclusiveness, Deborah has the relationships and knowledge to make these goals the new reality.” Her experience with cultural organizations small to large includes being executive director of the Cherokee Ranch and Castle Foundation (2000-
2004), executive director of the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities (1996-2000), and an associate curator at the Denver Art Museum (1986-1994). “I’m honored to be selected as the next executive director of the SCFD following such a distinguished line of directors. It will be my privilege to serve the district working to advance a flourishing cultural community that entertains and enlightens the public,” Jordy said. Jordy has achieved national recognition as a member of the board of directors of Americans for the Arts. She also is engaged with many local organizations including the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation where she is a trustee. She serves on the board of directors of the Denver Theatre District, the Phamaly community advisory council, community board for the Center for Bioethics and Humanities at the University of Colorado’s Anschutz Medical Campus and the leadership advisory council of the Colorado Nonprofit Association. The process to find the executive director began in April with a search committee consisting of SCFD board members Kathy Imel and Elaine Torres, and former board member Shepard Nevel.
“Because of her many years of working with SCFD staff and data in preparing the CBCA’s biannual Economic Activity Study, Deborah can hit the ground running to ensure no interruption in the quality of service the public has grown to expect under Peg’s leadership,” said Kathy Imel, chair of the search committee. “Deborah will do more than just stay the course. She will lead us in new and visionary directions to help expand access to science, arts, and culture for all communities within the SCFD. We are extraordinarily fortunate to have her as our next executive director.” The SCFD executive director is charged with overseeing the administration of SCFD funds, ensuring that the operations of SCFD comply with the state law and serving the residents of the seven-county district. Voters created the District in 1988. The SCFD has now been renewed by voters on three separate occasions in 1994, 2004 and 2016. The District benefits nearly 300 organizations in Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas (except Castle Rock and Larkspur) and Jefferson counties.
Bellco sponsors Free Kids program Two-year sponsorship will support access to art for all youth ages 18 and under
Bellco and the Denver Art Museum announced a new, two-year collaboration in support of the museum’s Free for Kids program. The Free for Kids program was launched in March 2015 with a generous five-year gift from longtime museum trustee, Scott Reiman. Bellco’s presenting sponsorship brings additional support to the program, including enhanced learning and engagement opportunities and materials for youth visitors, as well as funding for outreach to underserved communities. Free for Kids offers free general admission to all museum youth visitors ages 18 and under through spring 2020, with the goal of securing ongoing support for the program. In the first calendar year of Free for Kids, school group visits to DAM increased by more than 50 percent. “Bellco is thrilled to be a part of this incredible initiative to eliminate barriers and encourage more youth and families to visit the DAM,” said Doug Ferraro, President and CEO of Bellco. “Bellco was founded in Colorado 80 years ago by community members, for community members, and giving back has always been central to who we are as an organization. Given the DAM’s
own rich history here in Colorado and its similar commitment to enriching our community, the partnership is a natural fit. It is truly an honor to support the museum as it strives to bring art alive for more kids than ever before.” In addition to free general admission for all youth visitors, Free for Kids at the DAM includes free general admission for school tours and other youth group visits, such as summer camps and day cares and added a transportation fund, providing bus assistance for Title I schools. Free for Kids also enables the museum to cap youth pricing for all special ticketed exhibitions at $5. “We are delighted to have the support of Bellco as a presenting sponsor of Free for Kids at the Denver Art Museum,” said Christoph Heinrich, the Frederick and Jan Mayer Director of the DAM. “Bellco supports our commitment to creativity and the transformative powers of art, and understands that young people who frequently encounter the arts experience a greater quality of life. Our partners at Bellco share our vision to bring the arts to all youth. Our citizens have repeatedly chosen to invest in arts and cultural access by voting in favor of the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), and we hope that Free for Kids adds additional value to this long-term investment in the community.” Bellco will support the partnership by promoting Free for Kids to its mem-
bers at its 22 branches throughout the metro Denver region and by providing opportunities for kids visiting branches to channel their own creativity. Today’s announcement is punctuated by an outdoor wall mural, also funded in part by Bellco, by renowned Denver muralists Jaime Molina and Pedro Barrios. The mural is situated in downtown Denver on the corner of 15th and Market Streets, on a wall space donated by Gene Tang and 1515 Restaurant. The mural is anticipated to be completed in the coming days. “Our concept was directly influenced by our visits to the Denver Art Museum,” said artist Jaime Molina. “Watching my own kids experience the interactive spaces really shaped our idea of what kind of story we wanted to tell. The mural narrative is a grownup teaching a child how to create and build, and embodies the power of showing a child how to create and then giving them the freedom to run wild with it.” In celebration of the partnership as well as the mural’s near completion, artists Molina and Barrios joined Bellco and DAM executives, along with local families, in a special event at the museum on Tuesday, Nov. 22 from 10-11 a.m. Families and kids joined the artists and created mural elements inside the building. For more information about Free for Kids, visit denverartmuseum.org/ freeforkids.
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South Metro Fire residents slowing find equity in tax bills Parker to see final reduction in merged district next year BY PETER JONES NEWS EDITOR
The final step in the long and complicated merger that fused South Metro Fire Rescue and Parker Fire District will occur next year when Parker residents will open envelopes and finally see a full reduction—and district-wide equality—in their annual tax bill. The process, which began in 2008, was instigated by the then-two agencies’ boards of directors to garner the economic and practical efficiencies of pooling resources among the neighboring communities of Parker, parts of Centennial, Castle Pines, Foxfield, Greenwood Village, Lone Tree and unincorporated Arapahoe and Douglas counties. Historically, the Parker area has paid more for its fire and rescue services due to its dearth of commercial properties and the lack of business-rate taxes that would have come with such nonresidential entities. “We’ve got a history of good fiscal management and there are some significant efficiencies to consolidation of similar fire departments into a more regional
model,” said Chief Bob Baker, who runs the now fully merged taxing district called South Metro Fire Rescue. “It’s also a healthier mix of taxpayer revenue with regard to commercial and residential.” In 2012, Parker residents’ mill
a total taxpayer savings of $12.7 million. For example, the South Metro tax bill on $400,000 home will be reduced from about $445 to about $294, based on the most recent reductions. Due to the delay in propertytax payments, taxpayers will not see the benefit of this final reduction until they—or their mortgage companies—receive their 2017 tax bills. The long and short of it: The merged board of directors is now overseeing one unified tax district, rather than two districts operating under joint agreement. From now on, South Metro residents with the same housing values will pay the same effective tax rates, no matter where in the expansive district they live. Although the complexity of mill levy calculations may be over the head of most taxpayers, many are more likely to notice the resulting reduction in their actual bill. “I don’t think folks generally know what they pay to special districts. I don’t think the pay great attention,” Baker said. Even so, these recent reductions are unusual, even in the best of times, though South Metro’s merger has been an unusual situation to begin with. “Typically, special districts don’t lower their mill levy rates,” Baker said.
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Edith Williams 1925 - 2016 Edith Fettinger Williams of Centennial, born Jan. 2, 1925 in Newark N.J., passed away on Nov. 25 after months of failing health. Edith was educated in the Maplewood N.J. school system until the untimely death of her father in 1942. After her father’s death, her mother moved Edith and her sister to Saco, Maine where she graduated from Thornton Academy in 1943 and later from Westbrook College, now known as University of New England. She married Tom Williams in Saco in 1946, a storybook relationship that began in elementary school. During their life together, they lived in Seaford, Del., Allentown and Devon, Pa., Wilton and Greenwich, Conn. Evergreen and most recently, Greenwood Village and Centennial. Her four children, 10 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and her West Highland terrier, Charlie, brought her the most joy in life. She embodied the definition of motherhood in all its forms. Nothing mattered more to her than the happiness and well being of her family.
Edith volunteered in various community, school and church activities and enjoyed golf, walking, hand writing letters to friends and family, painting, and most of all family gatherings wherever and whenever they occurred. Edith is survived by her devoted husband of 70 years, Thomas Phillips Williams; a sister, Rosemary Fettinger Worth of Saco; four children and their spouses: Deborah Williams Tryon and her husband, Bill [Cherry Hills Village; Thomas W. Williams and his wife, Nancy [Hingham, Mass.]; Susan Williams [O’Neil] Edmondson and her husband, John [Milford, Mass.]; Theodore T. Williams and his wife, Susan [Greenwood Village]; 10 grandchildren: Ben and Jeff [wife, Carrie] Tryon; Megan Williams [husband, Sean] Cragan; Carrie Williams [husband, John] Schlegel; Tommy Williams; Daniel [wife, Gina] O’Neil; Timothy [wife, Dara] O’Neil; Kevin [wife, Kayla] O’Neil; Kristen Williams and Eric Williams. 10 great grandchildren: Tessa, Caroline, Colin, Jack, Nora, Connor, Maryn Edith, McKenzie, Trent and Lilly. Edith was predeceased by her
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Amy Van Dyken-Rouen makes a statement with her standout red hair.
Institute for Life and Care Founders Nancy Markham Bugbee and LaFawn Biddle with emcee Gary Shapiro of 9News and founding partner Rhonda Moore Hertel.
Institute for Life and Care hosts third annual luncheon & symposium BY SCOTTIE TAYLOR IVERSON
Amy Van Dyken-Rouen’s message is golden “When Life Happens—Burden or Blessing?” was the theme of the Greenwood Village-based Institute for Life and Care’s inspirational message and its recognition of caregivers at Hyatt Regency DTC. Who better to address such a topic, with powerful insights on her journey to recovery, than Amy Van Dyken-Rouen? The 6-foottall, six-time Olympic Gold
medalist swimmer told her story, filled with golden nuggets, humility and gratefulness for caregivers. She is an incredibly engaging speaker with a riveting message sprinkled with humor. After all, a giraffe named Amy was born at the zoo on her birthday. She is a celebrity, but the unlikely Olympian was diagnosed with asthma and allergies including to chlorine at 18 months old. Even so, her doctors suggested water sports. She didn’t choose diving or synchronized swimming, but speed swimming. It took her six years to finish a pool length. She admitted she doesn’t do anything halfway. By her junior year, she was breaking state records, and by her senior year was qualifying for Olympic trials. Her teammates who said unkind things to her when she was a tender 14 years old changed her life—making her sad, angry and competitive. Her mantra became “Who are you to tell me what I can and cannot do?” By 1996, she qualified for
five Olympic events. She finished fourth in her first event and was discouraged by coaches. “Who are you to tell me what I can do?” She resounded and won a gold medal the next day. The first U.S. female to ever win four golds was featured on television, magazine covers, newspapers and more. After shoulder surgeries, she considered retiring, but she still had a will. This time, she set her goal to find a Bronco and marry him. She did. She also got back into the media in Arizona with a national radio show. After her 2014 devastating ATV accident, which has been heavily chronicled, she found even doctors were ready to give up on her and predicted she would never walk again, even if she survived her severed-spine surgery. “Who are you to tell me what I can do?” She can take 200 steps, dress herself and celebrate—with flaming red hair—that more feeling is coming back, even in hip flex-
ors. She praises her husband Tom Rouen and the staff at Craig Hospital. “Tom was with me,” she said. “Because of his strength, I can give strength to others. When you have help, you feel you can do anything. I’m not fighting for my country now, but for myself. After the accident, I try to see the good in everything. I’m a better person. The little things do matter.” Her parting message to the audience: “Thank you and for making a difference!” The Institute for Life and Care, a nonprofit organization founded in 2007, is dedicated to strengthening those who serve others by utilizing its unique Thriving From Within model, a powerful process to help develop greater understanding, innercore strength and better relationships. For information on various programs and upcoming events for individuals, groups and organizations, please visit lifeandcare. org or 720-506-4215.
Olympic Gold medalist Amy Van Dyken-Rouen with husband, former Denver Bronco Tom Rouen.
Harvard’s WSRP features Michelle Clayman Scholars in Harvard Women’s Studies in Religion Program have claimed many fascinating findings and accomplishments over the years, ranging from the discovery of a female apostle recast as a male by a monk to the use of a close reading of Sharia Law to save women sentenced to death by stoning. Michelle Clayman shared these and other exciting research findings when the Colorado Steering Committee presented “WSRP – 35 Years of Ground Breaking Research and Counting!” The Women’s Studies in Religion Program at Harvard Divinity School was founded in the early 1980s. Its premise: you can’t study religion without studying women (since without women’s support, most religions couldn’t be sustained) and you can’t study women without studying religion (since religious texts are the basis of so much thinking about women, and spirituality is so important to so many women). Clayman graduated with a degree in philosophy, politics and economics from Oxford University, received her M.B.A. from Stanford University and is the original volunteer chair of the WSRP National Leadership Council. She is founder, managing partner and CIO of New Amsterdam Partners, an institutional money-management firm in New York. Featured speaker Michelle Clayman, Lynda Goldstein, Arlene Hirschfeld, Hannah Toffey Peters and Pat Cooper.
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‘Sugarplums’ delight, ‘Nutcracker’ wows dorable Sugarplums in festive red dresses and bows in the tresses were presented on stage prior to Colorado Ballet’s 56th performance of The Nutcracker. They were: Siena Rose Beabout - daughter of Kathren and Steve Beabout, Bianca Ann Bird - daughter of Marit and Michael Bird, Brielle Rani Burkett - daughter of Priya and Michael Burkett, Flora Louise Ilima Dollarhide - daughter of Erin and Matthew Dollarhide, Sophia Louise Freyer - daughter of Andi and John Freyer, Jr., Luca Francesca Heller - daughter of Jaime Travis and Peter Heller, Violet Marie Judson-Arthur - daughter of Natalie Judson and Jeremy Arthur, Katelyn Abbott Kelin - daughter of Lisa and Shebon Kelin, Oriana Apple Kline - daughter of Chiara and Brent Kline, Abigail Anne Akin Larsen - daughter of Anne and Peter Larsen, Clara Gale Linville - daughter of Amanda and Blair Linville, Keaton Dale Miller - daughter of Jennifer Havercroft-Miller and Greg Miller, Alexis Reese Morgan-daughter of Lindsay and Brian Morgan, Bianca Blu Morris -daughter of Robin and Paul Morris, Payton Crystal Mae Pawlak - daughter of Catherine and Henry Pawlak, Jr., Elena Theresa Perrotto - daughter of Emily and Joseph Perrotto III, Jane Elizabeth Prall - daughter of Kellie and John Prall, Reese Catherine Rotolo - daughter of Lauren and Mark Rotolo, Alexa Karina Schulte-daughter of Anjali and Timothy Schulte, Charlisse Elizabeth Schumacher-daughter of Andrea and Jesse Schumacher, Charlotte Anne Stophel-daughter of Elena and Stephen Stophel, Katherine Rae Stromberg-daughter of Mary and Craig Stromberg, Elizabeth Christine Vahey – daughter of Kimberly and Patrick Vahey, and Julia Llewellyn VanSickle - daughter of Annette and David VanSickle. The “plums” were presented by Colorado Ballet Auxiliary. The Colorado Ballet Auxiliary is dedicated to the support of one of the nation’s premier dance companies. Established in 1986, the Auxiliary is a vital cultural force in the arts community. It raises funds, develops audiences, educates the public and supports the company while consistently providing more than $100,000 per year through generous support of a dedicated membership. Kelly Matthews is Colorado Ballet Auxiliary president. The Nutcracker’s exquisite choreography and dancers, majestic music by the Colorado Ballet Orchestra, lavish staging, scenery, costumes and lighting wowed the audience who gave a standing ovation for this popular holiday classic.
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The 2016 Sugarplum class introduced on stage with principal dancer Maria Mosina.
Jennifer Farley in holiday swan dress (homage to the recent Swan Lake) with daughter Grace
Colorado Ballet board member Frank Wiederman, Ballet Mistresses Sandra Brown and Lorita Travaglia with Artistic Director Gil Boggs
At the VIP reception, LaFawn Biddle, Silvia Sexton and her husband Colorado Ballet Director of Development Adam Sexton, Development Officer Susan Stiff and Director of Long Range Planning and Public Affairs Mark Hough. 2016 Sugarplum Ball Chair Melissa Koren and 2016 Sugarplum Program Chair Julie Sachs
Mistress of Ceremonies Denise Sanderson directed the rehearsal for the Sugarplum presentation at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House.
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FORECLOSURES 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 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0531-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This No-
tice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 16, 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) Lance Kirklin Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Universal Lending Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust May 10, 2012 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 11, 2012 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D2051377 Original Principal Amount $174,908.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $157,990.72 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 35, BLOCK 4, CHERRY HILLS MANOR, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 5956 S Cook St, Centennial, CO 80121. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/18/2017, 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 11/24/2016 Last Publication 12/22/2016 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: 09/16/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Eve Grina #43658 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 Jennifer Rogers #34682 Holly Shilliday #24423 Joan Olson #28078 Erin Robson #46557 Courtney Wright #45482 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-16-746296-LL 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 24, 2016 Last Publication: December 22, 2016 Legal # 0531-2016 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - MAILING CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0539-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 20, 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) Jennifer D. Giesen Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for RBC
Mortgage Company, an Illinois Corporation. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee (CWAS 2005-HYB9) Date of Deed of Trust June 03, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 13, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B5086242 Original Principal Amount $1,365,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $1,363,962.91 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. Lot 2, Together with an Undivided 1/23 Interest in Tracts A, B, C and D, Belleview Village, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as: 10 E BELLEVIEW WAY, 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, 01/18/2017, 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 11/24/2016 Last Publication 12/22/2016 Name of Publication The Villager NOTICE OF RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS SHALL BE SENT WITH ALL MAILED COPIES OF THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES. ● A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-104 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED; ● A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-302 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE NO LATER THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE; ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; ● IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 09/20/2016 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: Jonathan A. Goodman, Esq. #15015 Karen J. Radakovich, Esq. #11649 Frascona Joiner Goodman and
Greenstein PC 4750 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, CO 80305-5500 (303) 494-3000 Attorney File # 7192-9030 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 24, 2016 Last Publication: December 22, 2016 Legal # 0539-2016 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0547-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 23, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Robert K. Jones and Jane K. Jones Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust May 30, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 05, 2003 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B3121536 Original Principal Amount $220,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $120,667.75 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 5, BLOCK 1, SOUTHWOOD MANOR, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 5974 S Pennsylvania, Centennial, CO 80121. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/25/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 12/1/2016 Last Publication 12/29/2016 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: 09/23/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Eve Grina #43658 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 Jennifer Rogers #34682 Holly Shilliday #24423 Joan Olson #28078 Erin Robson #46557 Courtney Wright #45482 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-16-746851-LL The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Published in The Villager First Publication: December 1, 2016 Last Publication: December 29, 2716 Legal # 0547-2016 ____________________________
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 Hampden Enterprises Company, LLP, Fuller and Company, Brian J. Baker, East Quincy Highlands II Homeowners Association, Inc., JM Fay 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: TRACT M EAST QUINCY HIGHLANDS SUB 6TH FLG EX M/R’S and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to James Sullivan Harrell II Apolonia R. Harrell; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2010; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Hampden Enterprises Company LP for said year 2010; 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; 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 29th 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 17th day of November, 2016, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in The Villager First Publication: November 24, 2016 Last Publication: December 8, 2016 Legal # 7088 ____________________________ 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 Hampden Enterprises Company, LLP, Fuller and Company, Brian J. Baker, East Quincy Highlands II Homeowners Association, Inc., City of Aurora, Bradford F. Kerekes, JM Fay 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: TRACT F BLK 10 EAST QUINCY HIGHLANDS SUB 7TH FLG EX M/R’S and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to James Sullivan Harrell II Apolonia R. Harrell; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2010; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Hampden Enterprises Company LP for said year 2010; 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; 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 29th 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 17th day of November, 2016, A.D.
Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in The Villager First Publication: November 24, 2016 Last Publication: December 8, 2016 Legal # 7089 ____________________________ 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 Mainstreet Quincy LLC, Gregory W. Kent, Michael Kent, David Zaterman, Isaacson, Rosenbaum, Woods & Levy, P.C., Sandy Gail Nyholm, Esq., Hampden Enterprises Company, Arapahoe County Public Trustee, JR Engineering, Ltd., Megabank of Arapahoe, U.S. Home Corporation, The Ryland Group, Inc., William Windler, Juntaganamos LLC, JM Fay 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: TRACT J BLK 1 EAST QUINCY HIGHLANDS SUB 1ST FLG EX M/R and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to James Sullivan Harrell II Apolonia R. Harrell; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2010; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Mainstreet Quincy LLC for said year 2010; 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; 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 29th 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 17th day of November, 2016, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in The Villager First Publication: November 24, 2016 Last Publication: December 8, 2016 Legal # 7090 ____________________________ 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 Clara Lerdahl, Arapahoe County Public Trustee, EAG Inc., James F. Merriott, Sandra J. Merriott, Leslie a. Little, EverBank, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., JM Fay 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: TRACT D BLK 1 WAL-MART AT BUCKLEY PLAZA SUB 1ST FLG and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to James Sullivan Harrell II Apolonia R. Harrell; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2010; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Clara Lerdahl for said year 2010; 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 es-
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PAGE 24 | THE VILLAGER • December 1, 2016 — Continued from page 23 — tate; 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 5th day of April, 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 22nd day of November, 2016, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in The Villager First Publication: December 1, 2016 Last Publication: December 15, 2016 Legal # 7094 ____________________________ 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 Chaparral Homes LLC, Jeffery Cayman, Charles Boren Homes, Inc., Andreana Montoya, Sunwest Trust Custodian for Steven Noonen IRA 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: TRACT A BLK 1 THE GLENS AT CHAMBERS SUB 1ST FLG and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to James Sullivan Harrell II Apolonia R. Harrell; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2010; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Chaparral Homes LLC for said year 2010; 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; 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 5th day of April, 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 22nd day of November, 2016, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in The Villager First Publication: December 1, 2016 Last Publication: December 15, 2016 Legal # 7095 ____________________________
ARAPAHOE COUNTY 1041 PERMIT AND LOCATION & EXTENT PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING PROSPER WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT CASE NOS: ASI16-001 AND L16-002 PROPOSAL: The applicant, Prosper Regional Wastewater and Sanitation Service Metropolitan District, is requesting approval of a 1041 Permit and Location & Extent for a wastewater treatment plant. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on December 20, 2016, the Arapahoe County Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing at 6:30 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter, in the Arapahoe Room at Arapahoe Lima Plaza, 6954 S. Lima St, Centennial, CO, 80112, at which all interested persons and citizens will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the abovedescribed applications for a 1041 Permit (Case No. ASI16-001) and a Location & Extent (Case No. L16002). The public is invited and encouraged to attend and participate at the public hearing. The applicant has applied for approval of a 1041 Permit and Location & Extent, for the project described above, which is known as Prosper Wastewater Treatment Plant. This project will consist of a
wastewater treatment plant for the Prosper Development in Arapahoe County. The wastewater treatment plant will be located approximately 500 feet south of I-70 and 2,500 feet west of Watkins Road. More information about this proposal is available at the Office of the Arapahoe County Planning Division, 6924 S Lima St, Centennial, Colorado 80112. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: December 1, 2016 Legal # 7096 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED BUDGET AMENDMENTS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 9:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the calendar of the Board of County Commissioners permits, in the East Hearing Room of the County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County will meet to consider the following proposed budget resolutions: I WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2016 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and
LEGALS fice has received $30,000 from Cherry Creek Schools for reimbursement of the cost of School Resource Officers; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 29-1-109, C.R.S., as required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to appropriate $30,000 in General Fund, Sheriff’s Office for School Resource Officer expenses. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies. V WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2016 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office is requesting the appropriation of $43,363 in accumulated intergovernmental rents in the Central Services Fund to replace a vehicle totaled in an accident; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 29-1-109, C.R.S., as required by law.
WHEREAS, the Community Resources Department is requesting to recognize and appropriate $881,519 in Community Development Fund for program income received from Funding Partners; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to appropriate $43,363 in Central Services Fund for the replacement of a Sheriff’s Office vehicle totaled in an accident.
WHEREAS, the Community Resources Department is also requesting to recognize and appropriate $195,894 in Community Development Fund for program income received from South Metro Housing Options; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies.
WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 29-1-109, C.R.S., as required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to recognize and appropriate $1,077,413 in the Community Development Fund for program income for the HOME program.
VI WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2016 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Human Services Department has determined that there is excess fund balance in the Social Services Fund from prior year contributions; and
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WHEREAS, the Human Services Department is requesting a transfer of $3,600,000 from the Social Services Fund, Human Services Department to the General Fund and to recognize the same in the General Fund, Administrative Services Department from this excess fund balance; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2016 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and
WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 29-1-109, C.R.S., as required by law.
WHEREAS, the Community Resources Department is requesting to recognize and appropriate $114,288 in Community Development Fund for CDBG program income received from the City of Englewood; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to transfer $3,600,000 from the Social Services Fund, Human Services Department and to recognize the same amount in the General Fund, Administrative Services Department from excess fund balance.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies.
WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 29-1-109, C.R.S., as required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to recognize and appropriate $114,288 in the Community Development Fund from CDBG program income deposits. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies. VII WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2016 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and
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WHEREAS, the Coroner’s Office has experienced increased workload and as a result is requesting an additional $25,000 General Fund for operating supplies; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2016 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and
WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 29-1-109, C.R.S., as required by law.
WHEREAS, the Open Spaces Department is requesting to transfer $79,000 from the Open Space Sales Tax Fund to the Central Services Fund and to recognize and appropriate the same for the purchase of a sport utility vehicle, mower, and small utility vehicle; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to appropriate $25,000 General Fund, Coroner’s Office to purchase needed additional operating supplies.
WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 29-1-109, C.R.S., as required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to transfer $79,000 from the Open Space Sales Tax fund and recognize and appropriate the same in the Central Services Fund for the purchase of three new capital assets. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies. IV WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2016 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Of-
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies. VIII WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2016 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office has received $7,629 in funds from Federal and Impact Team forfeitures and requests that this revenue be recognized and appropriated in the Forfeited Property Fund; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 29-1-109, C.R.S., as required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to recognize and appropriate
$7,629 in Forfeited Property Fund, Sheriff’s Office from Federal and Impact Team forfeiture funds. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies. IX WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2016 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office requests to recognize and appropriate $85,000 in the Grant Fund for the Emergency Management Planning Grant (EPMG); and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 29-1-109, C.R.S., as required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to recognize and appropriate $85,000 in the Grant Fund, Sheriff’s Office for an emergency management planning grant that was received. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies. X WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2016 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office requests to appropriate $5,000 in the General Fund for the annual allotment for sponsorship of the Incident Management Team per a prior Board resolution; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 29-1-109, C.R.S., as required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to appropriate $5,000 in the General Fund, Sheriff’s Office for the annual allotment for the sponsorship of the Incident Management Team. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies. XI WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2016 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office has received $44,065 in reimbursements for expenses related to the Cellebrite program and task force participation and requests that this revenue be recognized and appropriated in the General Fund, Sheriff’s Office; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 29-1-109, C.R.S., as required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to recognize and appropriate $44,065 in General Fund, Sheriff’s Office for the reimbursement of expenses related to task force and program participation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies. XII WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2016 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Public Works and Development Department requests to recognize and appropriate $1,666,469 in the Infrastructure Fund for revenue received from various entities for infrastructure projects; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 29-1-109, C.R.S., as required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to recognize and appropriate $1,666,469 in the Infrastructure Fund, Public Works & Development Department from revenue received from other entities for participation in various infrastructure projects. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies. XIII WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2016 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and
WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office requests to transfer $5,837 from the General Fund, Sheriff’s Office to the Central Services Fund and recognize and appropriate the same for the additional funding needed on the Detention Center security door project asset; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 29-1-109, C.R.S., as required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to transfer $5,837 from the General Fund, Sheriff’s Office to the Central Services Fund and to recognize and appropriate the same for the Detention Center security door fixed asset. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies. XIV WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2016 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office requests to appropriate $6,864 in Central Services Fund for the replacement of a speed trailer; and WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office also requests to appropriate $14,748 in Central Services Fund for the replacement of a variable message sign; and WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office also requests to appropriate $29,900 in the Central Services Fund to purchase an x-ray imaging system for the courthouse from funds contributed for a weapons detector; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 29-1-109, C.R.S., as required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to appropriate $51,494 in Central Services Fund, Sheriff’s Office for the replacement of a speed trailer, variable message sign, and an xray machine for the courthouse. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies. XV WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2016 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office requests to transfer $25,042 in funds from Forfeited Property Fund and recognize $25,042 and appropriate $71,579 in Central Services for the purchase of existing bomb suits with new ones; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 29-1-109, C.R.S., as required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to transfer $25,042 from Forfeiture Fund, Sheriff’s Office and recognize $25,042 and appropriate $71,579 in Central Services, Sheriff’s Office for the purchase of new bomb suits. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies. XVI WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2016 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Information Technology Department is in the process of replacing the records/jail management and computer-aided dispatch software for the Sheriff’s Office and intergovernmental rents contributed for hardware are needed for different project related expenses; and WHEREAS, as a result, the Information Technology Department is requesting to transfer $474,426 from Central Services Fund and recognize and appropriate the same amount in the Capital Expenditure Fund for expenses related to the Sheriff’s Office CAD/RMS/JMS replacement project for these fixed assets that no longer meet the capitalization requirements; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 29-1-109, C.R.S., as required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to transfer $474,426 from Central Services Fund, Information Technology and recognize and appropriate the same in the Capital Expenditure Fund, Information Technology for expenses related to the Sheriff’s Office CAD/JMS/RMS
replacement project for fixed assets that no longer meet the capitalization requirements. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies. XVII WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2016 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Facilities and Fleet Management Department requests to recognize and appropriate $350,000 in the Capital Expenditure Fund for energy rebates received for the improvements made during the Energy Performance Contract project; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 29-1-109, C.R.S., as required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to recognize and appropriate $350,000 in the Capital Expenditure Fund, Facilities & Fleet Management for energy rebates received from the Energy Performance Contract project. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies. XVIII WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2016 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office is requesting to purchase two radio test platforms in the Capital Expenditure Fund; and WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office is anticipating reimbursement from the Arapahoe County E-911 Authority related to the purchase of these test platforms; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 29-1-109, C.R.S., as required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to recognize and appropriate $104,684 in the Capital Expenditure Fund, Sheriff’s Office for two radio test platforms with reimbursement from the E-911 Authority. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies. XIX WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2016 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office requests to transfer $8,254 from the Central Services Fund and $22,624 from the Forfeiture Fund to the General Fund and to recognize and appropriate $30,878 in the General Fund for additional funding for the body worn camera project; and WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office also requests to transfer $4,444 from the Central Services Fund and $24,678 from the Forfeiture Fund to the Arapahoe Law Enforcement Authority (ALEA) Fund and to recognize and appropriate $29,122 in the ALEA Fund for the additional funding for the body worn camera project; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 29-1-109, C.R.S., as required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to transfer $8,254 from the Central Services Fund and $22,624 from the Forfeiture Fund to the General Fund and to recognize and appropriate $30,878 in the General Fund for additional funding for the body worn camera project. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to transfer $4,444 from the Central Services Fund and $24,678 from the Forfeiture Fund to the Arapahoe Law Enforcement Authority Fund and to recognize and appropriate $29,122 in the ALEA Fund for the additional funding for the body worn camera project. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies. XX WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2016 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Open Spac-
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LEGALS — Continued from page 24 — es and Intergovernmental Relations Department is seeking reimbursement for expenses related to the admission and parking charges for County employees at the annual County Fair; and WHEREAS, an appropriation of $14,700 in the General Fund, Administrative Services Department and subsequent transfer to the County Fair Fund is requested; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 29-1-109, C.R.S., as required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to appropriate $14,700 in the General Fund, Administrative Services Department and transfer same to the County Fair Fund for recognition of the reimbursement for County employee Fair tickets and parking. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies. Published in The Villager Published: December 1, 2016 Legal # 7097 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, Colorado shall make final settlement with Brown Brothers Waterproofing for its work completed for Arapahoe County on the project identified as Administration Building East Parking Lot Deck Coating and Repair and Administraiton Buidling West Parking Lot Repairs. The work generally consisted of General Construction. Final Settlement will be made on December 26, 2016. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by Brown Brothers Waterproofing or any of its subcontractors, or that has supplied rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used by Brown Brothers Waterproofing or any of its subcontractors in or about the performance of the work done for the above-described project whose claim therefore has not been paid by Brown Brothers Waterproofing or any of its subcontractors may file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid with the Arapahoe County Attorney’s Office (on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners) at 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, CO 80166, at any time up to and including December 23, 2016. This Notice is published in accordance with Section 38-26-107 of C.R.S., and all claims, if any, shall be filed in accordance with this statutory section. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement and/or claim prior to the aforementioned date for filing claims shall release Arapahoe County, its officers, agents and employees from any or all liability, claims, and suits for payment due from Brown Brothers Waterproofing. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: December 1, 2016 Legal # 7101
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 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 Denver Juvenile Court Arapahoe County, Colorado 7325 Potomac St. Centennial, CO 80112 IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF: Adan Yuset Cruz Barrientos (name of person(s) seeking to adopt) FOR THE ADOPTION OF A CHILD Case Number: 16JA164 Division: Courtroom: ORDER FOR PUBLICATION AND MAILING The Court, having considered the Motion and Affidavit of the Petitioner(s), is satisfied that the Petitioner(s) has/have used due diligence to obtain personal service on the Respondent(s) at any address available; and that such efforts have failed or efforts to obtain same would have been to no avail, that the Respondent(s) cannot be found for personal service, and that the address of the Respondent(s) remain(s) unknown. Therefore, the Motion is granted. The Court orders that the Petitioner(s) shall complete service by publication in a newspaper published in this county or as otherwise specified by the Court. Such publication shall be made as follows: Date: November 1, 2016 Teresa Slade Judge Published in The Villager First Publication: November 24, 2016 Last Publication: December 22, 2016 Legal # 7093
___________________________ IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF GWINNETT COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA INRE:1 Petition of ADEYEMI MICHAEL JOHNSON for the adoption of MELODY CHANEL HOOD a minor female child, DOB 01/27/2008 and for the adoption of ABEL ARMANI HOOD, a minor male child, DOB 04/07/2010 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION By Order for service by publication dated the 14th day of October, 2016, you are hereby notified that on the 3rd day of October, 2016, the above styled petition for the adoption of M.C.H. a minor female child born on the 27th day of January, 2008 and A.AH., a minor male child born on the 7th day of April, 2010, and for termination of your parental rights was filed. You are further notified that the foregoing petition names you as the biological father of said children. As such, you are here by advised that a hearing will be held on the 9th day of January, 2017 in chambers before the Honorable Melodie Snell Conner, Judge, Gwinnett County, Georgia, to determine why the prayers of the petitioner should not be granted. All parental rights you may have with respect to said children will be lost, and you will neither receive notice, nor be entitled to object to the adoption of said children unless, within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice you 1) file with the Clerk of Superior Court, Gwinnett County, and serve upon Plaintiffs attorney, Douglas R. Daum, 3260 Highway 78, Snellville, GA 30078, an answer in writing and make known other such objections you may have to the adoption of such children, and/or 2) for a petition to legitimate the child pursuant to O.C.G.A. §19-7-22. Witness the Honorable Melodie Snell Conner, Judge of this Superior Court. This 15 day of November. 2016 th
/s/Ashley A Esslinger Deputy Clerk, Superior Court For: Richard T. Alexander, Jr., Clerk P. O. Box 880 Lawrenceville, GA 30046 Published in The Villager First Publication: December 1, 2016 Last Publication: December 29, 2016 Legal # 7102 ____________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 So. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado (303) 649-6355 Telephone PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: NASYA ROGERS, MALACHI HENDERSON, IMANI HENDERSON, AND SKILAH HENDERSON Children, And Concerning: MONICA HENDERSON AKA MONICA RATCLIFF, CURTIS THOMAS, AND LLOYD HENDERSON, JR. Respondents, And concerning, ALICE PRICE, Special Respondent. Marilee McWilliams Senior Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive, Aurora, CO 80012 Tel: (303) 636-1883 Fax: (303) 636-1889 Registration # 16564 Case No: 16JV916 Division: 14 NOTICE OF CONTESTED ADJUDICATORY COURT TRIAL HEARING _______ PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Contested Adjudicatory Court Trial Hearing in this action regarding MONICA HENDERSON AKA MONICA RATCLIFF, CURTIS THOMAS, AND LLOYD HENDERSON, JR. is set for December 8, 2016 at 1:30 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(ren) dependent or neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code. Date: November 28, 2016 Marilee McWilliams, Reg #16564 Senior Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, Co 80012 (303) 636-1883 (303) 636-1889 FAX Published in The Villager Published: December 1, 2016 Legal # 7106 ____________________________
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: CHASE TOLIVER Children, And concerning: GAIL TOLIVER (DECEASED) AND THOMAS HICKMAN, II Respondents, And concerning:
MUNICIPAL CODE IN CONNECTION WITH THE ADOPTION OF SUCH CODES; AND ESTABLISHING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF SUCH CODES; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH. To request a copy of the above ordinance in its entirety, please contact: Randi Gallivan, Town Clerk clerk@townoffoxfield.com PO Box 461450, Foxfield, CO 80046 (303) 680-1544 Published in The Villager Published: December 1, 2016 Legal # 7105 ____________________________
MELISSA CRAWFORD Special Respondent(s). Marilee McWilliams, Reg. #16564 Senior Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 (303) 636-1883 Fax: (303) 636-1889 Case No: 16JV823 Division: 14 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT _______ PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding THOMAS HICKMAN, II is set for December 6, 2016 at 3:00 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 29, 2016 Marilee McWilliams, No. 16564 Senior Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, Co 80012 (303) 636-1883 (P) (303) 636-1889 (F) Published in The Villager Published: December 1, 2016 Legal # 7107 ____________________________
CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS RELATED TO AMENDMENTS TO THE MODEL TRAFFIC CODE AND THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Centennial will consider an ordinance to repeal and reenact section 1212 of the Model Traffic Code codified in subsection 8-1-30(15) of the Centennial Municipal Code and amend Article 5 of the Land Development Code by the addition of a new section 12-5403 and amending the definition of Commercial Vehicle in Article 16. The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider the request at a public hearing on December 14, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that the City Council will consider the request at a public hearing on January 17, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard. The hearings will be held in City Council Chambers, Centennial Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road Centennial, CO 80112 at the above noted times and dates. Further information concerning the proposed amendments may be obtained by calling the City of Centennial Community Development Department at 303-754-3308. Published in The Villager Published: December 1, 2016 Legal # 7098 ____________________________
Public Notice Town of Foxfield The Town of Foxfield at the Regular Board Meeting on November 17, 2016, passed the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THERETO, THE 2015 EDITIONS OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE, INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE PROMULGATED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL; AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE TOWN OF FOXFIELD
GREENWOOD VILLAGE Notice is hereby given that on November 21st, 2016 Ordinance No. 24, Series 2016 was introduced but removed from consideration. Notice of adoption was published in error on November 23rd, 2016. ORDINANCE NO. 24 SERIES OF 2016 INTRODUCED BY: MAYOR PRO TEM GORDON AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE MILL LEVIES OF THE SEWER GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR THE PURPOSE OF AD VALOREM TAXES IN THE 2016 FISCAL YEAR Copies of the aforesaid ordinance are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, 6060 South Quebec Street, City of Greenwood Village, Colorado or online at www.greenwoodvillage. com. /s/ Susan M. Ortiz, MMC City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: December 1, 2016 Legal # 7103 ____________________________ 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 12, 2016 to Foothills Paving and Maintenance, Inc., for all work done by said contractor for the project called 2014 Trails Rehabilitation 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, MMC City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: December 1, 2016 Legal # 7104 ____________________________
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NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT Notice is hereby given that final payment will be made on the 29th day of December, 2016, on a contract dated May 25, 2016 between the City of Cherry Hills Village Sanitation District (Owner) and Layne Inliner, LLC (Contractor) for the 2016 CIPP Project. All persons, companies or corporations that have furnished labor, materials or other supplies or service used by Layne Inliner, LLC under and in connection with the said contract and whose claim has not been paid by the Contractor shall, by the 15th day of December, 2016, file with the Owner a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such settlement will relieve the owner from any or all liability for such claim/s. Owner, City of Cherry Hills Village Sanitation District By: Kathy L. McKune
Published in The Villager First Publication: November 24, 2016 Last Publication: December 1, 2016 Legal # 7084 ____________________________ NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET AND NOTICE CONCERNING BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budgets for the ensuing year of 2017 have been submitted to the Goldsmith Metropolitan District and the Goldsmith Metropolitan District Block K Subdistrict (“Districts”). Such proposed budgets will be considered at a joint meeting and public hearing of the Boards of Directors of the Districts to be held at the offices of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 500, Greenwood Village, Colorado, at 9:00 a.m. on December 13, 2016. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2016 budgets of the Districts may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Boards of Directors of the Districts. A copy of the proposed 2017 budgets and the amended 2016 budgets, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 500, Greenwood Village, Colorado. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2017 budgets and the amended 2016 budgets, file or register any objections thereto. Dated November 16, 2016. GOLDSMITH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT and the GOLDSMITH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT BLOCK K SUBDISTRICT By: /s/ Peter Culshaw, President Published in The Villager Published: December 1, 2016 Legal # 7076 ____________________________ INOTICE 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 Petitioners and the property descriptions are: Meritage Homes of Colorado, Inc. 6892 S. Yosemite Court, Suite 1-201 Centennial, CO 80112 A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED WITHIN THE FINAL PLAT OF TRAIL’S EDGE AS RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. D6112312 IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. LOTS 1-195, BLOCK 1, INCLUSIVE TOGETHER WITH TRACTS A THRU T, BLOCK 1, INCLUSIVE LYING WITHIN THE FINAL PLAT OF TRAIL’S EDGE AS RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. D6112312 CITY OF CENTENNIAL, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO. CONTAINING 1,565,235 SQUARE FEET OR 35.93 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. Jordan Road Properties, LLC 7400 E. Crestline Cr., Suite 150 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED WITHIN THE FINAL PLAT OF TRAIL’S EDGE AS RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. D6112312 IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. LOT1, BLOCK 2 THE FINAL PLAT OF TRAIL’S EDGE AS RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. D6112312 CITY OF CENTENNIAL, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO. CONTAINING 1,100,247 SQUARE FEET OR 25.26 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. The properties are also known as Parcel No. 2073-32-3-00-008. 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 By: /s/ Ronda Scholting Secretary Published in The Villager Published: December 1, 2016 Legal # 7099 ____________________________
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Tom Coker is embraced by two Aurora City Council Among the evening’s honorees, left to right, Lou Zoghby, Judy members, Francoise Bergan and Angela Lawson. Loescher and Joe Fennessey Photos by Bob Sweeney
Heritage Eagle Bend salutes veterans Heritage Eagle Bend in eastern Arapahoe County must be the center of living veterans. In a senior community of 1,444 homes, there are an estimated 300 military veterans from all branches of service. Veterans Day was observed by a packed clubhouse and Tom Coker served as master of ceremonies. A West Point graduate, Coker introduced Ellen Pesavento, who read excerpts from Red Skelton’s word-defining Pledge
of Allegiance. The Heritage Voice choir performed “My Country,” “God Bless America” and “The House I Live In,” along with a musical tribute “Salute to Armed Forces,” during which more than 200 veterans paraded proudly to the front of the ballroom to the sound of their military branch music. Honorees for the annual event were Joe Fennsey, Army; Tom Ragland, Navy; Judy Loescher, Air Force; Michael Gorin, Coast Guard; and William and Fran My-
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assets. Such organizations in Arapahoe County include Doctors Care, the ALIE Foundation, the Littleton Symphony, Cherry Creek Schools Foundation and Project CURE, among many others. It all begins with a visit to ColoradoGives.org. Deadline is Dec. 6 at midnight, but donations can be “sent” any time before then.
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the piano accompanist. All of the veterans were treated to a complimentary evening dinner by the management and staff.
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Heritage at Westmoor will host AJGA Transamerica, Hale Irwin Colorado Junior for next 3 years
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fter a bit of bouncing around the Denver metro area its first two years of existence, the American Junior Golf Association Transamerica / Hale Irwin Colorado Junior will set down some roots for the foreseeable future. Following a year at CommonGround Golf Course in Aurora and another at Highlands Ranch Golf Club, the AJGA tournament named for the three-time U.S. Open champion who grew up in Colorado will be held at least for the next three years at The Heritage at Westmoor course in Westminster. The 2017 event, which is expected to draw the state’s top boys and girls players along with dozens of others from elsewhere in the U.S. and internationally, will be contested June 6-8, with a qualifying round planned for June 4 and the Junior-Am and practice rounds set for June 5. The dates for 2018 and ‘19 are tentatively set for the first full week of June. Heritage at Westmoor is no stranger to hosting significant golf tournaments in the state. This year, for instance, qualifying for the U.S. Women’s Open and the U.S. Junior Amateur, and local qualifying for the U.S. Open, were all held at the City of Westminster course. Heritage at Westmoor also hosted the Colorado Senior Open three times early in the new millennium, along with the 2014 CGA Match Play. “You have an excellent golf course that’s walkable, well-de-
signed and championship-caliber,” said Ed Mate, executive director of the CGA, which partners with the AJGA in conducting the Hale Irwin Colorado Junior. “It’s always in great shape.” Indeed, Mate considers Heritage at Westmoor more than just a host facility, but as a de facto presenting sponsor because the course is being offered for the tournament at a nominal fee. CGA staff and CGA and CWGA volunteers play major roles at the Hale Irwin Colorado Junior, which features separate tournaments for boys and girls. The Irwin event was named the AJGA’s “Newcomer of the Year” for the inaugural tournament held at CommonGround in 2015, when the event was preceded by Irwin himself conducting a clinic and Q&A for competitors and others at the site. The 2015 tournament itself was highlighted by the course-record 61 that boys champion Reese Ramsey from Texas shot in the final round — which also tied an all-time AJGA record — and by three holes-inone on day 1. The year two tournament at Highlands Ranch Golf Club had its fair share of fireworks as well as girls champion Clare Amelia Legaspi pitched in for eagle on the final hole to win by one, and two Coloradans (AJ Ott and Trevor Olkowski) tied for second place in the boys competition. And now tournament officials, players, spectators etc., can look forward to course continuity in the coming years with Heritage at Westmoor hosting the event in
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We’ve seen that benefit at the Colorado Open (Championships — including the Colorado Open, Women’s Open and Senior Open — all held at Green Valley Ranch Golf Club since 2004). You just get a lot better when you have
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County adopts rural transportation impact fee
Development in Arapahoe County continues to increase and it is not expected to slow down in coming years. The Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners voted Nov. 22 to adopt a one-time rural-transportation impact fee to best prepare to handle additional growth. “It’s important that we support continued growth in eastern
Arapahoe County in a responsible way,” said Commissioner Rod Bockenfeld, who represents District 3, which includes portions of Aurora and all of eastern Arapahoe County. “This fee will ensure that development pays its own way and provide safe roadways for our citizens.” The fee is a one-time payment on new development only to help
offset the impacts on roadway infrastructure that occur with growth. The fee is only for new development located in unincorporated Arapahoe County east of Gun Club Road. Existing homes and buildings are not affected by the fee. The fee will be collected at time of new building permit issuance on residential, commercial,
industrial and office buildings. The fee will be used to pay for the portion of development impacts associated with capital improvements for critical identified roadways within eastern Arapahoe County. The fee can only be used for capital roadway improvements and not maintenance of the roadway system. The fee will go into effect
April 1, 2017. Any building permits pulled before that date will not be required to pay the fee. Fees vary depending on building purpose (residential, commercial, industrial or office) and size. For fee tables and more information, visit arapahoegov.com/ RUTIF or contact Bryan Weimer at bweimer@arapahoegov.com or 720-874-6500.
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