Volume 32 • Number 02 • December 5, 2013
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Creating ‘hearts full of happy’ in Ethiopia
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DA pleased by fraud investigation Brauchler says wrongful voting not widespread By Peter Jones Even though District Attorney George Brauchler has recently charged several people with misdemeanor voter fraud, that is still a good sign for the election system as far as the chief prosecutor for the 18th Judicial District is concerned. “Voter fraud is not widespread and I think everybody ought to be happy about that,” he said, noting that of the 41 district residents recently investigated for possible fraud, only two will face Brauchler’s prosecution team in court. In total, four people have been charged with a crime. Two immigrants living in Aurora – Tadesse DeGefa from Ethiopia and Vitaliy Grabchenko from Poland – were deemed ineligible to vote. The other two – Michael Michaelis and Carl Blocker – were paid by a nonprofit group that ran voter-registration drives. All four were charged with the misdemeanor “procuring false registration,” even though felony charges could have been
identifying 41 filed, according individuals in to Brauchler. the 18th District “In the interest of justice, who had potenthat was the right tially committhing to do in adted voter fraud. dressing the situOf the 41, 27 ation,” he said. were Demo“We chose not crats and one to proceed on the was a member felonies.” of the Green The charges Party. The reannounced on mainder were Nov. 22 were unaffiliated. the result of an None were Reinvestigation republicans. quested by Sec- DA George Brauchler Brauchler retary of State assigned six Scott Gessler, investigators Voter fraud is not who worked who has made alleged voter more than widespread and fraud a cor300 hours to I think everybody i n v e s t i g a t e nerstone of his tenure. In July, ought to be happy whether any the Republifraud had ocabout that. can official curred. The referred 155 investigation - District Attorney cases of purincluded inGeorge Brauchler ported “nonperson intercitizen voters” views with to 15 district attorneys across the individuals in question, the state. whenever possible. So far, Brauchler is the only “There was very little indistrict attorney to file charges formation provided by the secas a result. retary of state’s office, in part Accompanying Gessler’s let- because they just don’t have ter to Brauchler, a Republican, access to the information that was a packet of information would say whether someone
was or wasn’t eligible to vote,” Brauchler said. Of the 41 submitted names, 21 were determined to be eligible voters, eight could not be located, and 10 were determined to be potentially ineligible to vote. Of that 10, only DeGefa and Grabchenko were charged, in part because the statute of limitations for misdemeanors had passed in some of the cases. According to Brauchler, his office also exercised discretion in not bringing charges “in the interest in justice,” particularly when the individual did not understand the registration process or had been misled about their rights. “Voting is the fundamental building block of everything we do,” Brauchler said. “What I did not want to do is turn this into something that would deter people who were otherwise lawfully voting or eligible to vote. We were very sensitive as to how we approached this.” In the course of investigating the 41 residents, the district attorney brought charges against Michaelis and Blocker, paid registration canvassers for the left-leaning Work for Progress organization. Brauchler’s office Continued on page 2
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Creating ‘hearts full of happy’ in Ethiopia Centennial woman strives to educate one child at a time
By Peter Jones When Sue Leister first traveled to Ethiopia in 2002, she was not expecting to make a habit out of visiting the slowly developing and often-troubled African nation. “I couldn’t even call it poverty. It was way below that. It was just overwhelming,” the Centennial woman recalled. “I just thought, I’ll go away and forget about this.” Leister was particularly affected by the homeless street children in the small village of Gimbie. Each day, the orphans would congregate around foreigners – or ferengi, as they called them – with cheerful and friendly pleas for help. “The kids were begging, not so much for food, but for a pen and a book so they could go to school. They’re desperate to go to school. They know it’s their only chance. When I got home, I found out I really couldn’t forget about them,” Leister said. Before long, the retired schoolteacher was trying to help. She would send blankets and mattresses to children who were forced to sleep on the ground. In another case, she was able to raise enough money to build a modest house for three kids. On top of what would seem like more basic and important needs, student uniforms are required in Ethiopia’s public schools, even though few can afford them. The $25 cost is an impossible investment for parents making 25 cents a day. “Some of the kids share a uniform,” Leister said. “One wears it in the morning, runs home and gives it to the kid who goes in the afternoon.” As word began to spread about Leister’s transcontinental efforts,
Students helped through the Hearts Full of Happy program share in the learning experience.
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Centennial’s Sue Leister and several of the children she has aided through her nonprofit organization Hearts Full of Happy, which helps Ethiopian children in poor rural villages go to school.
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people she did not even know began asking how they could help. She soon realized that there might be enough momentum to start a more organized effort. The result was Hearts Full of Happy, a nonprofit charitable organization formed in 2011 for the sole purpose of helping rural Ethiopian children go to school. “There’s all kinds of aid that goes to Africa, but it tends to center around the capital or the places where it’s easy to drive to. There’s nothing that gets out as far as I go,” said Leister, who travels to Ethiopia once a year to meet with the kids and a get a firsthand look at the organization’s impact.
This personal and small-scale approach allows Leister to treat each kid individually – sending some of them to boarding school and others to public school, depending on the child’s interests, living situation and preferences. “Basically, I know these kids,” Leister said. The organization’s name came from one of the first children she helped. “My heart is full of happy,” the girl wrote in a letter to Leister. Currently, the organization is helping about 50 students attend K-12 schools. Another four have finished high school and are now receiving help with living
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• $65 – Tuition, supplies, uniform and shoes for elementary student • $10 – Composition books and pens for one student While Leister has occasionally also helped with housing, medical and food expenses and has paid for some children to attend boarding school, she says it is important for Americans to understand what makes Ethiopian society tick, even under what may seem to us like the worst of circumstances. “These kids look after each other and there is a sort of safety net,” she explained. “What stands out about these kids is the resilience and the hope. That’s really what hooked me. I think they’re amazing kids.”
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Voter fraud not widespread Continued from Page 1 alleges the two had obtained some registrations in violation of the state law governing such procedures. “In a number of cases, canvassers were recklessly or knowingly engaging in registering people to vote where it was obviously questionable whether they could,” Brauchler said. Gessler has been controversial, even within his own party, in his pursuit against voter fraud in Colorado. In 2011, he told Congress that nearly 5,000 people who had used “noncitizen” documents to get a Colorado driver’s license had voted in 2010, a year that close elections determined control of the state House. Even so, Brauchler says he was not troubled by a lack of Republicans on the list of allegedly fraudulent voters due to the relatively small numbers involved.
“If you look at the hundreds of thousands of votes that were cast in this jurisdiction and to have only 41 suspected violations, it’s such a small number to begin with,” he said. “If it were a bigger number, maybe it would be something that statistically would seem unusual.” Not all of Colorado’s district attorneys agree. Boulder County’s Stan Garnett, a Democrat, told the Daily Camera that Gessler’s efforts were politically motivated. Garnett’s office investigated 17 people referred by Gessler and found that each one was a U.S. citizen. Denver County, which had 32 referrals from Gessler, and Jefferson County, which received 16, did not pursue any charges. Jefferson County determined four voters were U.S. citizens, six were outside the statute of limitations, and another six were ineligible to vote. None were charged.
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Arapahoe beats girls, boys Heritage basketball teams in season opener
By Tom Barry This year’s basketball season got off to a fun and lively start on Dec. 2 for Arapahoe and Heritage high schools. In a doubleheader, the girls started off the evening in the annual rivalry of crosstown competitors in Littleton Public Schools, followed by the boys around 7 p.m. Fans continued to file into the Arapahoe Warriors gym through the early evening. There were around 1,000 students from the two schools sitting on the same side, separated only by the Arapahoe pep band, while around 500 parents and families sat on the opposite side enjoying the game. As usual, most Warriors’ students were attired in the customary black. The Heritage Eagles had proclaimed the games as a White Out Day to be contrary to their hardy opponents wearing the charcoal color. The Colorado’s Gentleman’s Club, a service group from Heritage, wore blue shirts and painted their faces white to go along with the theme. “We collected cans for a recent food drive held by St. Mary’s grade school in Littleton, along with planting trees along Prince street,” said Andrew Kaufman, a senior active in the 23-member group. While the girls’ game was never close, as Arapahoe soundly defeated their competitors 55 – 19, one would never have noticed by the continual lively spirit from both sets of their fan base. “We are young, so we can only get better,” said Steph Rogers of the Eagles. “It will be a long process. They are a good team and they played hard.” Kelly Morine, a Heritage sophomore, said, “We are going to be pretty successful. We are going to work hard and improve with every game.” Warriors head coach Jerry Knafelc said, “I think we are going to do well, we are a work in progress. We need to clean up a lot of things. We have great leadership. We did not shoot well but we are going to be fine, we have a good spirit.” At the start of the boys’ game, both sets of cheers and poms formed a long line on the respective sides of the court to motivate the players who ran through the channel. The boisterous Eagles students during the introduction of the Warriors players buried their faces inside a copy of a large newspaper to appear disinterested. While across the stands, Arapahoe students raised blown up face shots of some of their Arapahoe team members. There were numerous fine shots and defensive tactics by each team throughout the contest. Once again, the fans were energetic and animated throughout the contest. Arapahoe’s pep band livened up the action with all the fans enjoying some good competition. The highly skilled Arapahoe Toms performed an engaging and spirited halftime show at mid court to the cheers and applause of the students. While the score did not reflect the actual efforts and competitive battle, the teams and fans enjoyed a fun and highly spirited game on a school night. Arapahoe took the lead early on and captured the victory 69 – 46. “We are a very young group with no seniors playing,” said Jentry Byleveld of the Eagles team, noting two seniors were injured before the regular season. “It’s a special group; they play hard and play together.” Dan Snyder, Arapahoe’s coach, said, “We are really small so it’s
gong to be a real challenge. We are going to have to shoot the ball well to be successful; we do have some guys that can shoot. The kids are working hard and every year is a different journey and we are excited about the journey.”
Arapahoe’s Jessie Giron blocks the shot of Heritage’s Mark Bruner.
Arapahoe’s Alyssa Lefebre attempts to capture a rebound against Heritage in the season opener. Photos by Tom Barry
Arapahoe’s Toms perform in the season opener against Heritage High School.
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By Peter Jones Nancy Doty has been an Arapahoe County commissioner for less than a year, but she already has her eyes on a higher office. The former county clerk and recorder says she is seriously considering a run for Colorado secretary of state. “I’m going to be contacting people and seeing about support,” she said. “Right now, we only have one candidate running for the Republican side, and I believe it’s a very important seat so we need to make sure that we have a candidate that can win.” As clerk and recorder, Doty oversaw Arapahoe County elections and she would serve much the same function at the state level as secretary of state. If Doty enters the GOP primary, she would face El Paso County Clerk and Recorder Wayne Williams, who has already solicited endorsements from the likes of former Gov. Bill Owens and state Attorney General John Suthers. Doty, a certified public accountant who once served as Owens’s chief financial officer, says she will spend the next month or so trying to gauge her own support among party activists before making a final decision in January. Whatever the case, the longtime county official believes she has stronger prospects than Williams, whose office recently oversaw the controversial recall election of Democratic state Senate President John Morse. “I have a better chance of winning the general election,” Doty said. “I think my reputation speaks for itself. I’ve always been known to be fair and honest and ethical. I have bipartisan support.”
Nancy Doty Doty’s consideration of a run was precipitated by Republican Secretary of State Scott Gessler’s surprise decision to seek the party’s nomination for governor in 2014, instead of running for re-election. Over the years, Doty has made no secret of her attraction to the secretary of state’s office, though few would have expected a run next year, so soon after her successful election in 2012 as a District 1 county commissioner. The Centennial resident handily won a contentious primary for the job last year before defeating a Democrat in the general election. To accept the commissioner seat, Doty had to resign her three-term position as clerk and recorder, a job for which she was last re-elected in 2010. Although the timing for yet another run for office may be less than ideal, Doty says it comes down to the unpredictable confluence of political change and four-year election cycles. “If you think about it, this position rarely opens, so you have to take advantage of the situation when it occurs,” she said. “I did not think Scott Gessler would not run again for secretary of state.” If she had known, Doty says she might not have sought the commissioner job when faced with a similar
If you think about it, this position rarely opens, so you have to take advantage of the situation when it occurs. - Nancy Doty
choice last year midway through her third term as county clerk. If Doty were eventually elected secretary of state, a District 1 Republican committee would select a replacement to finish her commissioner term, which ends in 2017. She would not be the first Arapahoe County clerk to be elected secretary of state. Donetta Davidson was appointed by Owens in 1999. Two candidates have filed paperwork to seek the Democratic nomination for secretary of state – University of Colorado Regent Joe Neguse and former state Senate Majority Leader Ken Gordon, who has said he likely will not run.
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U.S. diplomacy over Iran has merit KINDLING
By Robert Sweeney
There are some glimmers of hope for some peaceful negotiations with Iran regarding its nuclear enrichment program and progress toward having enough enriched uranium to build atom bombs.
Iran probably has enough materials right now to build a bomb, but they must have some scientists wise enough to build it and then some way to deliver the explosive package to a target. We all know that target would be Israel, as Iran has proclaimed on numerous occasions. They can employ scientists from North Korea, Russia and China who know how to build bombs. They can probably figure out how to deliver the bomb, but without any way to have nuclear explosion testing, it is a difficult task for Iran to produce a bomb that would explode as planned. The repercussions from such an attack would be doomsday for the Iranian nation and the U.S. would have to take them out in retaliation for any nuclear attack on Israel. It would be a sad day
in world history if such an action ever occurs. Iran is now coming to the table and it appears that progress is being made with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry in the middle of some negotiations that ease sanctions on Iran for agreeing to end the enrichment of uranium process and allowing some inspections of these sites. This seems to make sense and is being opposed by some neighbors, including Israel and Saudi Arabia, that fear Iran’s intentions toward them and their bullying neighborhood terrorism. The UAE is a very wealthy nation just across the Straits of Hormuz from Iran and they have been having island property disputes with this goliath country for decades. I traveled with Ambassador
Sam Zakhem to this country recently and heard the many concerns expressed by leaders over Iran. UAE rulers are fearful of Iran and do not wish them to have nuclear arms. However, the Iranians are widespread in the Emirates in the business world of food and gold. One of the easements offered them is in the metals world and Iran apparently has plenty of gold. Most of the UAE gold souks were owned and operated by Iranian merchants. We don’t need more wars in the Middle East and the U.S. needs to use diplomacy in the future and bring our military back home where we don’t have to lose American lives in secular religious conflicts that have been going on much longer than this young nation has existed.
Lest We Forget – Lest We Forget REMARKS
“Yesterday, Dec. 7, 1941 – a day campaign of 1940, after France forces came in from the southeast which will live in infamy – the had fallen and Great Britain over Diamond Head and Waikiki. Fifty to 150 Japanese bombUnited States of America was seemed certain to fall, both Roosuddenly and deliberately at- sevelt and his Republican oppo- ers first hit Hickam and Wheeler tacked by naval and air forces of nent Wendell Willkie insisted that Fields, and then Pearl Harbor, they were determined to keep the leaving behind them a wake of the Empire of Japan.” destruction. World War II, which had start- United States out of war. In less than two hours, they But we had ceased to be neued two years earlier after Adolf had sunk or put out of commisHitler’s blitzkrieg of Poland, had tral. Before the election, President sion 18 U.S. ships, including the suddenly come to America. For months after the outbreak Roosevelt had traded over-age battleships Arizona and Oklahoof that war, in the spring of 1939, destroyers for bases on British ma. The Japanese destroyed 188 the American people hoped their territory. Early in 1941, Congress of our planes and damaged 159 country would keep out of a con- passed the Lend-Lease Act giving others. One thousand and five flict, which it had no part in bring- the president power to sell, lend hundred of our men were killed or lease war supplies to nations that day, and 1,500 others were ing on. By GloryWorld Weisberg wounded. W. James, CFA whose defenses were vital to By our Kenneth Many who remembered At 12:40 p.m., Dec. 8, 1941, War I had come to believe that security. The general public was deep- President Roosevelt concluded American participation had been a tragic mistake. Many others ly concerned with Europe and his address to that historic joint were simply isolationists con- paid little attention to Japan. Yet, meeting with these prophetic vinced that our nation could live Japan had incurred American words: “With confidence in our in safety, if it would only mind its disfavor by invading Manchuria armed forces – with the unboundin the ‘30s and especially by its ed determination of our people own business. To make certain that we would occupation of Indochina in the – we will gain the inevitable tristay neutral, Congress passed a se- summer of 1941. The United umph – so help us God.” The president left the House ries of Neutrality Acts forbidding States followed by applying ecoAmerican firms from selling arms nomic sanctions against Japan. and members began roaring: and ammunition to nations at war. BUT – that Japan would sudden- “Vote – Vote – Vote.” At 1 p.m., the Senate passed But after Hitler occupied Austria ly strike against us, the world’s in 1938, our country’s sentiment strongest power was a possibil- the Declaration of War, 82 to 0, began to change, and when Great ity that few Americans took seri- and the House followed with a 388 to 1 vote. Britain and France went to war in ously. War was declared and it would Then the expected happened. an attempt to protect Poland from the German invasion, Americans’ At the exact moment that Japa- take almost four years of fighting opinion shifted to the side of Eng- nese Ambassadors Nomura and in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Pacific before the conflict ended. land. The Neutrality Act was then Kurusu were waiting to discuss By Joshua Cole By Chuck Green Lest We Forget – Lest We For“peace” with our Secretary of repealed. Still as late as the presidential State Hull, the Japanese attack get!
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By Peter Jones A Centennial woman charged with first-degree murder “with extreme indifference” will get her preliminary hearing next month in connection to the overdose death of a 21-year-old man found dead in her bed. Almeda Beth Sullivan, 50, is being held without bail in the Arapahoe County jail. She faces charges in the death of Carter Lee Higdon, who overdosed in October 2011. According to an investigator’s affidavit, Sullivan is also tied to three other drug-related deaths, including another one that occurred in her home. Sullivan had worked for Cherry Creek Schools as a bus driver and teacher’s aide at West Middle School in Greenwood Village from 2003 to 2005, though none of her charges are directly related to her
Almeda Beth Sullivan employment with the district. According to investigators, Sullivan has said that Higdon, a Cherry Creek High School graduate, was distraught on the night before his body was discovered because he had been arrested for driving while intoxicated. Sullivan said she and Higdon had talked until 3 a.m. when Higdon fell asleep on her bed. The next morning, Sullivan said she found Higdon uncon-
scious with foam running out of his mouth. She said she then called a friend and Higdon’s mother, but did not call 911 until 30 minutes later. Details in the affidavit contradict parts of Sullivan’s account and Higdon’s mother told investigators that her son had a previous overdose in 2007 after leaving Sullivan’s home. Investigators found a bottle of Xanax and a short straw in Higdon’s pockets. According to an autopsy, he died 12 to18 hours before the 911 call. Toxicology tests showed Oxymorphone, alcohol, Xanax, Trazodone and marijuana. Traces of methamphetamine, Oxycodone and Oxymorphone were found on the straw. After getting tips in October 2011, Sullivan was caught in a sting operation when she sold Oxymorphone, Percocet and marijuana to undercover investigators, who later said Sullivan had purchased prescription drugs using aliases.
Centennial man gets 20 years for sex assault on a child Johnson was a teacher in Highlands Ranch at the time
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By Peter Jones A former Rocky Heights Middle School teacher from Centennial was sentenced last week to 20 years in prison followed by another 20 years in Colorado’s Sex Offender Intensive Supervised Probation program. Richard Johnson, 33, was arrested a year ago after he had left his employment with the Douglas County School District and was
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Diaz arrested last month in Cherry Hills By Peter Jones A 49-year-old Colombian national arrested last month in a Cherry Hills Village home for illegal gun possession is being released on bond. On Nov. 22, Hector Diaz was charged with being an alien in illegal possession of a firearm after entering the United States legally with a nonimmigrant visa. This week, U.S. Magistrate Judge Craig Shaffer said he would order Diaz released with conditions that include a $25,000 cash bond and GPS monitoring. Diaz is also not to contact the Colombian Consulate or any official for
the purpose of obtaining a passport or travel document, which he has already surrendered. Diaz is also not to have contact with any witness or target in this case and is prohibited from using controlled substances without a doctor’s prescription. In November, agents with the Drug Enforcement Agency, in partnership with local law enforcement, had executed as many as 16 search warrants in the case. Those addresses included a dozen medical-marijuana businesses, as part of what the DEA called an ongoing criminal investigation. According to a complaint filed against Diaz, investigators acquired a photo of Diaz holding two semi-automatic rifles while
wearing a cap with a DEA emblem. The Cherry Hills home was among several places raided by authorities in connection to VIP Wellness, a medical-marijuana dispensary. Federal authorities also seized five assault rifles, several handguns, a shotgun and thousands of rounds of ammunition. Investigators are reportedly exploring possible links to Colombian drug cartels. Under current charges, Diaz faces a maximum of 10 years in federal prison and a fine of up to $250,000. Diaz was scheduled to be back in court Dec. 5 for a preliminary hearing and bond-status conference.
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Surveillance photographs show three suspects at area stores using the gift cards they had purchased fraudulently at a Centennial Walmart. Photo courtesy of Crimestoppers
Sheriff seeks fraud suspects Arapahoe County sheriff’s investigators are looking for three men who bought more than $20,000 in gift cards using several fraudulent credit cards at a Walmart in Centennial. The men purchased the cards on Oct. 9 at the store located at 10900
E. Briarwood Ave., according to a Crime Stoppers press release issued last week. The sheriff’s office has located surveillance images of the suspects at a Target store and at area gas stations after contacting several other law enforcement agencies.
Some of the gift cards have been tracked to New York and Arizona. Anyone who recognizes the three suspects or who has other information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP (7867). Tips can also be texted to 274637 (CRIMES) then title DMCS and enter a message. Tipsters can remain anonymous and earn a cash reward.
Submitted by Arapahoe County The Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder’s Office has completed the 2013 Coordinated Election, with the results certified by the county Board of Canvassers on Nov. 22. The board, which consists of Clerk and Recorder Matt Crane as the Coordinated Election official, Arapahoe County Republicans Chair Joy Hoffman and Arapahoe County Democrats Chair John Buckley, certified the official abstract of votes for the 2013 Coordinated Election. The board was required to canvass the results of the Nov. 5 election within 17 days of the election. The board’s duties included reviewing: • The name of each candidate
receiving votes, the office and the total number of votes received • The number/letter of each ballot issue or question and the votes received • The number of mail-in ballots cast, including the number accepted and rejected • The number of ballots cast on electronic voting machines • The number of provisional ballots counted. The 2013 election was the first conducted in Arapahoe County under the new provisions as required by the state law mandating mail ballots for all active voters, while still providing in-person voting options. Voters in Arapahoe County decided municipal and school board elections, city and special district
ballot measures and two statewide measures, Proposition AA and Amendment 66. Election turnout in Arapahoe County was 37.13 percent of the county’s 378,175 registered voters. Of the 140,438 ballots cast, 139,892 were mail-in ballots. Fiftyseven percent of mail ballots were returned to a designated mail-ballot drop-off location while 43 percent were returned by the U.S. Postal Service. Also, 546 voters chose to vote in person on an electronic voting machine. The total vote count also included one accepted provisional ballot. To view the final election results, visit the Arapahoe County Election web site at www.arapahoe votes.com.
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SMHA hosts Facebook workshop The South Metro Health Alliance is hosting a Facebook enrichment workshop on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 9 – 10 a.m., at Doctors Care in Littleton. The event is designed for anyone who would like to gain confidence when using Facebook for their organization. The focus will be on nonprofit organization pag-
es, but anyone is welcome. Seating is limited and reservations are requested. Presenters will look at Facebook organization pages and share tips on how to improve and grow presence on Facebook. Bring your laptop or tablet if you can. This monthly workshop is free, though donations to SMHA on the day
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DIA takes ‘Final Approach’ to serve waiting customers Restaurant area replaces drab waiting lot
By Tom Barry Gone are the days of waiting to pick up passengers at Denver International Airport’s 45-minute waiting lot just off Pena Boulevard. The area was poorly lit and had those dreaded portable sanitation units. The good news is that DIA now has a new oasis west of the former waiting area, just five minutes from Jeppesen Terminal in a former a body-repair shop that never made it. The so-named Final Approach offers fare from Baja Fresh Mexican Grill, Dunkin’ Donuts, Subway and zpizza. “It’s wonderful having this here and it’s a great place to wait for flights,� said Mary Ann Naso, who had just left the Final Approach to pick up her daughter, son and grandsons. The Final Approach employees are no less excited. “The customers are fascinating and you get to meet people from all over the world,� said Elizabeth, who works at Subway. “It’s a nice atmosphere. Customers feel a lot safer than the old place.� The cost of the offerings is around 10 percent higher than similar chain restaurants in the metro area, but considerably less expensive than what one would pay in the terminal and concourses. The Final Approach also offers eight large-screen televisions to monitor the status of incoming and outgoing flights. People can also view programs from sporting events to news on other screens. The 250-seat dining room provides small wood tables and chairs and a patio area. Final Approach’s facilities in-
clude free Wi-Fi access, an ATM, two benches with USB ports and numerous power ports throughout the dining room. There are several small children’s tables, with six iPads for younger guests, and one television dedicated to children’s programming. DIA has also provided an expanded cellphone waiting lot connected to the dining parking lot. Recently, the Final Approach has expanded its hours. The restaurants are now open from 5 a.m. until midnight with shortened hours during major holidays. Denver Police are assigned to patrol the facility and the adjacent parking lot waiting area on a regular basis. California-based Pacific Convenience and Fuel operates the nearby gas station and the five restaurants. The company recently invested $7.5 million in the project. Steve Clark, general manager for the Final Approach, says the facility has become a popular stop for airport employees. “It is a comfortable – quite honestly in the middle of nowhere – dining oasis,� he said. As Clark pointed out, there are more than 30,000 airport employees and the Final Approach provides everyone a diverse selection of choices. Airport officials are expecting the new amenity to take off financially, too. “The first year projected sales for Final Approach is $2.8 million,� DIA spokesman Heath Montgomery said. “The facility has a 14-year lease. The expected rent to the airport is $422,000 per year, and the sales tax revenue to the city is approximately $112,000 per year.� The new restaurants and the nearby Conoco have created 120 jobs. Due to DIA-imposed stipulations, employees start at more than $9 an hour.
DIA’s new Final Approach provides guests five restaurant choices five minutes away from the terminal.
Customers at DIA’s new Final Approach waiting area facility check the flight schedule.
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Tropical Smoothie Café opens in SouthGlenn
Owners Michelle and Kriss Shriver celebrated their second ribbon cutting in as many months as they opened the doors to their second Tropical Smoothie Café. Centennial Mayor Cathy Moon and Chamber COO Jeff Holwell hold the ribbon along with parents and children representing Children’s Hospital and the fight against Epidermolysis Bullosa. The Shriver’s donated $3,000 to the hospital during the event. The new café is located in the Streets at SouthGlenn on East Commons Avenue. Besides real fruit smoothies, the café offers healthy wraps, sandwiches and salads all using premium ingredients and flavorful sauces in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. www.tropicalsmoothie.com.
Pinnacol specialist gives driving advice No matter how long you have been driving, most drivers can often neglect to look out for situations that would get them into trouble. With seemingly appropriate road conditions to discuss the topic, the South Metro Denver Chamber, Pinnacol Assurance and Jewell Insurance presented Pinnacol safety consultant Xavier Gonzalez on an icy and cold day in November for a course on defensive driving. With more than 15 Pinnacol policy holders in attendance, Gonzalez’s energy was engaging and lively for everyone who was present for his course: “Defensive Driving; Protecting yourself and others while on the road.” “Treat everyone on the road as if they’re crazy or intoxicated while you’re driving,” Gonzalez wittingly suggests. The presentation provided insight on why complacency while driving is dangerous and offered defensive driving techniques – or reminders – on the importance of scanning the road, maintaining a
MSU Denver establishes dual enrollment nursing partnership with community colleges
In an effort to establish new costeffective education alternatives for Colorado nursing students, Metropolitan State University of Denver has partnered with Arapahoe Community College and Front Range Community College to offer a dualenrollment option that enables students to graduate in four years with a bachelor of science degree in nursing. “Employers are showing a hiring preference for graduates who have a BSN degree,” said Linda Stroup, associate chair of the MSU Denver Department of Nursing. “This initiative provides students with one of the most efficient and cost-effective pathways in the metro area for securing a bachelor’s degree in nursing.” In 2010, the Institute of Medicine issued a report recommending that the proportion of nurses with baccalaureate degrees increase from 50 to 80 percent by 2020. Based on projected nursing retirements and current graduation rates from Colorado universities, there is work to be done to address that goal, Stroup said. The RN-BSN dual-enrollment initiative will allow students to complete certain BSN elective credits at MSU Denver while finishing the required prerequisite courses from the nursing programs at their designated home school―ACC or FRCC. Once students complete their associate degrees in nursing and have accumulated 79 combined prerequisite credits, they will transition to MSU Denver to complete their BSN coursework. “We are excited about the partnership with MSU Denver and the
pathway we are creating for ACC nursing students to achieve a BSN degree,” said Geri Rush, ACC director of nursing. “South metro area hospitals such as Sky Ridge Medical Center and Littleton Adventist Hospital have expressed great enthusiasm for the program and potential for clinical placements in these hospitals.” One unique advantage of the dual-enrollment program is the ability for students to secure financial aid toward classes taken at both the community college and MSU Denver. The home school will disburse financial aid for both institutions simultaneously. Previously under other similar arrangements, federal financial aid rules dictated aid could be applied only to a student’s home school coursework. “This creates a seamless transfer for our students, especially those on financial aid,” said Sandy Veltri, FRCC associate vice president for student and academic services. “Together with our current associate-tobachelor’s degree partnership with MSU Denver, this new initiative creates even more opportunities for students.” “There is a national focus to help students better ensure academic credit transfers and we want to give students as many options as possible to obtain their degree in an efficient and cost-effective manner,” said Eric Dunker, MSU Denver Extended Campus director. “We have more than 100 courses to meet BSN general studies requirements, with classes available at multiple campuses, online or hybrid alternatives to meet each student’s needs.”
MSU Denver will provide students with academic advisors to help them choose electives that will allow for degree completion in four years. Current students can access the program immediately, and the official rollout for new students will begin in Spring 2014. In addition to taking classes at MSU Denver’s primary downtown Denver campus, the University offers students satellite campus locations in Greenwood Village and Northglenn. For more information about the program visit http://www.msudenver.edu/nursing/ programinformation/dualen rollment. This program complements MSU Denver’s existing baccalaureate-level nursing program in the Department of Health Professions, which also houses academic programs in gerontology, heath care management, human nutrition and dietetics, integrative therapies and recreation professions. MSU Denver’s baccalaureate nursing program has received full reaccreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), formerly the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). At its July 2013 meeting, the Board of Commissioners granted continuing accreditation to the program for eight years, the maximum time allowed. The first post-baccalaureate students graduated from MSU Denver’s medical laboratory science program in June 2013. The program was previously operated by the Colorado Health Foundation and is now managed by MSU Denver’s Extended Campus.
safe distance, passing, safely, and checking mirrors, among others. The course provided insight on identifying potential hazards and Gonzalez offered new ideas to protect others while on the road. The session was a great refresher for business leaders who are part of the chamber to develop better driving behaviors and possibly save lives. According to Gonzalez, most people have been driving for such a long time that they neglect to look out for situations that can get them into real trouble. This course provided insight into identifying and anticipating hazards encountered when driving. This presentation is part of the Chamber’s collaboration with Jewell Insurance and Pinnacol Assurance to promote safety, risk management and accident prevention programs to Chamber Investors. For more information about the Chamber’s efforts and future offerings regarding safety, visit www.best chamber.com.
EVENTS For a complete calendar of more information, visit www.bestchamber.com or call 303-795-0142. The Chamber Center is located at 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial.
Thursday, Dec. 5
Healthcare Policy Taskforce The Chamber Center Teambuilding for Success Building a Communication Culture The Chamber Center Colorado Heights University & Silpada Designs Student Success Event 3001 S. Federal Blvd., Denver
Friday, Dec. 6
Social Marketing for Business: Planning Social Media Marketing for 2014 The Chamber Center
Monday, Dec. 9
2014 Colorado Business Economic Outlook Forum Denver Marriott City Center, 1700 California St., Denver MVP Ribbon Cutting for Kaiser Permanente Lone Tree 10240 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree
Tuesday, Dec. 10
STEM-EC: Douglas County Schools Site Visit Location TBD Business Bible Study The Chamber Center CSU’s 2013 Colorado Sustainability Study (Backseat Budgeter) The Chamber Center
Wednesday, Dec. 11
STEM-EC: Cherry Creek Schools Site Visit Location TBD Nonprofit & Business Partnership Advisory Board The Chamber Center E.L.I.T.E. December Holiday Social Bar Louie Centennial, 6911 S. Vine St., Centennial
Thursday, Dec. 12
Littleton Business Coalition Location TBD STEM-EC: Denver School of Science & Technology Site Visit DSST: Cole Middle School Campus, 3240 Humboldt St., Denver Centennial Business Coalition: Meet the Centennial City Council The Chamber Center Chamber Health & Wellness Initiative / Women in Leadership Speaker Series The Chamber Center
Friday, Dec. 13
27th Annual Economic Forecast Breakfast: Creating a Thriving Community Hyatt Regency DTC, 7800 E. Tufts Ave., Denver
Saturday, Dec. 14
Grand Opening of Kaiser Permanente Lone Tree Offices 10240 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree
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Littleton fire chief finalists announced Littleton City Manager Michael Penny has announced the names of six finalists for the Littleton Fire Rescue chief position. Penny conducted a national search to fill the position. The finalists are: Christopher Armstrong, former division chief, City of Miramar, Fla. Joseph Bruce, chief, North Metro Fire Rescue, Arvada Gary Curmode, chief, Sedgwick County Fire District 1, Park City, Kan. Jack McArthur, chief, City of Yuma, Ariz. Thomas Solberg, director of fire service training, Montana State University Wayne Zygowicz, division chief, Littleton Fire Rescue
Interviews will be conducted Dec. 9. Five panels, comprised of more than 40 people, will participate in the process. These include department directors, LFR command staff, LFR rank and file staff, the fire partners/local fire chiefs, and a citizens panel. John Mullin, chief since 2004, announced on Aug. 23 that he would retire after a 40year career in the fire service effective Dec. 31. LFR provides emergency response services and life safety education to the citizens of the city of Littleton, the Littleton Fire Protection District and the Highlands Ranch Metropolitan Districts.
Coroner’s Office receives national accreditation The Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office has been accredited by the National Association of Medical Examiners. The accreditation certifies that the Coroner’s Office has complied with rigorous national standards and procedures governing the operation of a medical examiner’s office. Arapahoe County is one of four counties in the state and one of 77 offices in the nation to earn the accreditation, which is conferred for a period of five years. “NAME accreditation of our office is a tribute to the competence and dedication of our staff and our commitment to the citizens of Arapahoe County,” Coroner Michael Dobersen said. “This recognition by the medico legal
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Following a public hearing on Nov. 25, the Littleton Planning Board voted 7-0 to recommend that the City Council approve a draft citywide plan as an element of Littleton’s Comprehensive Plan. The council will hold a public hearing to take comments on the recommended plan and will then consider any proposed changes and its approval. The hearing has not yet been scheduled. Citizens are encouraged to
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munity celebrations. Citizens were asked what they like about Littleton and what they think would make Littleton an even better place to live. By the end of November, 638 participants on the Inspire Littleton website had shared 553 ideas and provided 866 comments. The planning board met with City Council at key intervals during the process to receive direction in proceeding with the plan. At the end of the process, the board held three hearings to take public comment and held two study sessions to review the comments and revise the plan.
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Friends of Nursing City Lights Holiday Celebration, Dec. 20
Colorado Gives Day is Dec. 10 Past Villager of the Year Terry Biddinger and 2012 Villager of the Year Steve Edmonds are chairing the Friends of Nursing City Lights Holiday Celebration, Dec. 20, at the Pinnacle Club. Proceeds go to Colorado Nursing Scholarships. On their committee are LaFawn Biddle, Mary Carol Ferrera, Judith Love, Jan Jurasic, Greta Pollard, Judy Robinson, Ann Smith and Juanita Tate. For information, call 303-778-1399.
Impact Arts Award
The Colorado Dragon Boat Festival received the 2013 Impact Arts Award for the Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in Arts & Culture. They tell us they were chosen from other nominees that included the Phamaly Theatre Company, Denver Gay Men’s Chorus, Swallow Hill Music Association and more.
2014 Cable Hall of Fame Class
The Cable Center announced its list of 2014 Cable Hall of Fame Class that will be inducted at the Cable Hall of Fame Celebration in Los Angeles April 29 – May 1. The new honorees include Dan Ritchie, CEO of the DCPA; as well as Christiane Amanpour, Alex Best, Fred Dressler and Jerald Kent.
Fair & Book Signing
The Women’s Bean Project Holiday Fair & Book Signing is Dec. 6-8 at the Project’s home, 3201 Curtis St., downtown. For details visit www.womensbeanproject. com.
Dangers lurking in your home:
If you are having holiday guests staying with you or just visiting for a few hours, let me tell you of several things to do to prevent 911 calls if those guests bring small children. Not having had toddlers or preschoolers with us for decades since our own were that age, we’ve gotten some workout equipment in the house that can cause asphyxiation. I’m referring to one machine that has several pulleys and if touched, a child could get their head trapped in them, or less life threatening but would ruin your holiday, a limb caught in those weights. We have declared this area off limits to our grandkids but unable to monitor their every move, we have found evidence that they’d gone in the area anyway. When the oldest child was a toddler we put up a removable gate there but in recent years haven’t done so. The next danger is older kids playing with toys such as small magnets that are great for teaching
kids how to build things. The warning on the boxes do say what age these are for but that didn’t prevent the older kids from leaving these magnetic parts where younger kids could swallow them. We lucked out here, finding the parts before the two younger cousins got to them. Prescriptions you’ve gotten into habit of stashing all over your bathroom, nightstand, purse or kitchen are life threatening. Perhaps since your home is free of kids for years, you’ve taken to flipping the childproof lid to its easier to open side. Go through all your drugs, even the OTCs (over the counter ones) and put them out of sight, up higher than the children can reach. Even kids’ common cold and flu meds can be hazardous to the intended “patient” if consumed in quantity, like the time a little one was drawn to the pink Benedryl liquid and gulped it down because it tastes good. Off to the nearest emergency room, the attending physician said the kid was OK as that stuff has so little actual medication in it that it’s not dangerous. Parents dodged a bullet that time, maybe not next time? FYI, ladies, your cosmetics are not meant for consumption and your expensive items can land up being used for creative artwork. Put jewelry up and away from curious kids who may play dressup with them, leaving them where you’ll never find them, perhaps even in their own luggage. Tools from yard upkeep can be forgotten after a quick fall storm can also be hazardous so do a walk around the yard to search for spades, saws, fertilizer and other items before a toddler discovers them. Holiday lights can also be dangerous so consider their placement as you decorate the inside and outside of your home. If you have another tip for this topic, email me.
Etiquette
Emails these last weeks of 2013 are flooded with nonprofits asking for end of year donations, spurred by tax breaks. As we fill malls and trendy on-street boutiques, are we giving to the needy, beyond dropping small bills and loose change in Salvation Army red kettles? The answer may surprise you. It certainly got my attention as my day/night job has me attending as many as 150 fundraisers a year and personally feeling warm toward the givers and proud of being able to literally focus on them in the Villager’s Fleurish section each week. But the April issue of Atlantic painted a fascinating picture of who and what Americans give to. The article, “Why the Rich Don’t Give,” by Ken Stern, says rich people don’t donate to the same nonprofits as those in lower incomes and they don’t donate as much, percentagewise of their income, as those filling the lower part of the income pyramid. Finding it hard to believe, I’ve kept this piece around and reread it several times. Can we dub this conscience etiquette? Details: Stern writes that while the ultra rich donate to Ivy League universities and get buildings named for them, “The poor tend to give to religious organizations and social service charities, while the wealthy prefer to support universities, arts organizations and museums.”
Stern further uses outside sources to declare, “The wealthiest Americans – those with earnings in the top 20 percent – contributed on average 1.3 percent of their income to charity. By comparison, Americans at the base of the income pyramid – those in the bottom 20 percent – donated 3.2 percent of their income.” That, he notes, also flies in the face of reasons we donate, noting that the wealthy make donations so they can claim them on their taxes while the less wealthy don’t even itemize their tax statements. One local person we won’t name said the real reason guests go to upscale benefits is so they can play dress-up, spending more on ball gowns than they do on the amount they actually donate to the nonprofit putting on the benefit. My opinion is so what? Humans are social animals and well, if you catch the daily news you’ve read or heard that many mass killers in the U.S. were said to be loners, quiet men who kept to themselves. Still waters run deep? Yikes! So how do you feel if you take I-25 north to Lincoln Street to attend downtown hotel sites for fundraising events, driving past modest residences? Is ut true, as Stern also states, that isolation from the lower income population insulates us from experiencing their way of life and thus unaware of lower income people’s obvious needs? Every now and then we get “invitations” to non-events, asking the recipient to stay comfortably home and save the money it would cost to attend an actual gala and send in a donation instead. From feedback here, those appeals do not raise much money. On the other hand, the recently popular Colorado Gives Day, which is set for Dec. 10, does reap a lot of money for the participating nonprofits. Food for thought as we lunch or dine in on holiday leftovers as the new year beckons. gloryweisberg@comcast.net
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DECEMBER 6-8 Women’s Bean Project Holiday Fair & Book Signing, www.womensbeanproject. com 8 Jingle Bell Run/ Walk for Arthritis, www.jinglebellrundenver. org 11 Denver Zoo CEO Celebrates the Season (by invitation), 720-337-1539 20 Friends of Nursing City Lights, 303-778-1399 21 Denver Debutante Ball, by invitation 31 White Rose Gala NYE Denver, for Women’s Global Empowerment Fund, www.white rosegala.com
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FLEURISH
Linda Bowen Scott re-invents herself, teams up with John Fielder’s Colorado Gallery
Photo by Tommy Collier Fur and YSL vintage jewelry from Dan Sharp
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Works of art and nature complement each other
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or decades, many remember Linda Bowen Scott’s generous and gracious hospitality and community leadership. She has chosen meaningful volunteer work having a big heart especially for women’s and children’s issues as well as education. Linda frequently opened her beautiful home and grounds in Cherry Hills Village, that she impeccably decorated herself, for meetings and memorable special events. Her guidance and expertise has touched nearly every nonprofit in town. She has served as president of many and has chaired, cochaired, created or co-created dozens of high profile events and concepts and is a mentor to many in the philanthropic world. In addition, she has been honored by several organizations and publications for her exceptional contributions. Among her most rewarding achievements, she counts her association with Harvard Women’s Studies Religion Program (fundraising for Harvard Divinity School), American Heart Association, Junior League of Denver and founder/president of ALL (Advocates for Learning and Literacy). Her background is fascinating and her remarkable adventures contribute to her trove of treasures, talent and resourcefulness. She grew up in Philadelphia, learned silversmithing in high school, was an art major in college, ran crew for a car racing team – travelling for 10 years, lived in Aspen for a bit, and was even a Vista volunteer. Linda admits to having the soul of an artist that comes out in fashion, interior design, her freelance writing for an East Coast company called Uber Media, special event planning and consulting and, of course, her latest venture – jewelry designing – a hobby turned into a profession. Her son Russ and daughter Katrina both share an interest in art and have been instrumental in her launch. Her collection called Bijoux Prive includes pieces she has brought from travels all over the world (each with a story) and redesigned after life-altering situations including a dissolved marriage, health challenges and two near-death experiences. “You know there are women who have jewelry that is outdated and no longer worn that I can rework making it not only wearable,
A representation of Linda’s Bijoux Prive Collection – each with an intriguing story.
John Fielder, nationally renowned landscape photographer, publisher, teacher and preservationist
Photos by Scottie Taylor Iverson
This acrylic sculptured “Memory Tree” by Matt Bliss sells for $850 with a portion of proceeds going to the Alzheimer’s Association. but exciting. Jewelry is meant to be worn, not forgotten,” she said. Her line features gorgeous artisanal, repurposed and vintage designs using natural stones and Swarovski crystals. They are truly works of art. Pieces sell from as low as $30, but most are from $100 - $500 and higher, of course, for custom designs. For more information, visit www.bijouxprive collection.com. Linda will be at John Fielder’s Colorado Gallery in the heart of the Art District, 833 Santa Fe Drive in Denver on Friday, Dec. 6 and every Saturday until Christmas, noon – 4 p.m. Linda and John Fielder’s paths crossed when she was working on
the Junior League Cookbook Colorado Collage and he was doing the scenic photography for the book. Fielder first visited Colorado at age 14 during a field trip from North Carolina. “In all my life I have not forgotten my first sight of the Rockies rising up before me over the plains. I was simply smitten by this wall of snowcapped peaks above a treeless plain. And the word C-O-L-OR-A-D-O, it was the most poetic name for a place I had ever heard. I realized at that moment that someone or something had guided me to this place, and that I belonged here for the rest of my life,” he said. He planted his roots and started his family in Colorado as a department store executive, ultimately turning his avocation into a career. In addition to enjoying hiking, skiing and travelling Colorado, he is the photographer of more than 39 exhibit format and guide books. Fielder might be best known for creating Colorado’s best selling book ever, Colorado 1870-2000. That love affair with Colorado
Linda Bowen Scott at John Fielder’s Colorado Denver Photo Art Gallery with her unique jewelry that includes rings, bangles, cuffs, earrings, treasures from around the world and plenty of bling in various sizes and lengths. is demonstrated through his tireless work to promote the protection of Colorado’s open space and wildlands. His photography has influenced people and legislation earning him recognition including the Sierra Club’s Ansel Adams Award in 1993 and the Aldo Leopold Award Foundation’s first Achievement Award given to an individual. He was an original governor-appointed member of the lottery-related Board of Great Outdoors Colorado and speaks to thousands of people each year to
rally support for timely land use and environmental issues. His latest Colorado project involves photographing parks, open space, wildlife habitat, ranches and more – the work of Great Outdoors Colorado for its 20th anniversary in 2012. Perfect holiday gifts are available at the serene art gallery including signed books, Fielder fine art prints or 2014 John Fielder Photo Workshops. For more information, visit www.johnfielder.com or call 303-744-7979.
FLEURISH
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A Western guitar player and a gold miner circulated throughout the Preview Party.
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panning miner and cowboy circulated through the buffet area, providing a backdrop of entertaining figures. The hard working committee that provided insight into “The Storm is Coming” included Jane B. Davis, Judy Grant, Nora Heitmann, Kitty Koch, Kay Malo, Meg Nichols, Mary Schaefer and Amy Slothower. Bring your holiday guests
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Some of the University of Colorado Boulder’s most promising musicians will receive scholarships thanks to Anna and John J. Sie, who have committed $2 million to establish the Daniel and Boyce Sher Distinguished Musicians Endowment. Beginning in fall 2014, these Sher Distinguished Scholars (either undergraduate or graduate students) will be awarded full-ride scholarships to the College of Music based on their demonstrated exceptional ability and potential to excel at a national and international level. The endowment honors a former dean and continuing faculty mem- Anna and John J. Sie ber whose efforts have Jazz Studies Program, and added transformed the college for the new graduate programs in music better more than 20 years. theory and collaborative piano. “Anna and I have greatly val- Sher’s own collaborative piano ued Dan and Boyce Sher’s leader- acumen was on frequent display ship and friendship as they have with his wife, Boyce Reid Sher, led the CU-Boulder College of as they played duo piano recitals Music to its current stature as in such prestigious venues as Linone of the nation’s top 25 music coln Center’s Alice Tully Hall. conservatories,” said John J. Sie, “Boyce and I are humbled co-trustee of the Anna & John by—and deeply grateful for—the J. Sie Foundation. “We believe support from community leaders this endowment will continue the and philanthropists such as Anna college’s ascent and is a well-de- and John J. Sie,” Sher said. “I am served honor for Dan and Boyce.” confident this new endowment During Daniel Sher’s tenure will have a major impact on our as dean from 1993 through June ability to recruit and retain outof this year, the College of Music standing musicians, from Coloestablished the Entrepreneurship rado and around the world.” Center for Music (the nation’s The College of Music gift is first of its kind) and Thompson only the latest generous commit-
ment the Sie family has made to the University of Colorado. They are the founding donors of the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome at the Anschutz Medical Campus, the first medical and research institute with the mission to provide the best clinical care to people with Down syndrome, and the Anna & John J. Sie Center for Down Syndrome at Children’s Hospital Colorado, the Crnic Institute’s medical care center and the largest multidisciplinary team of medical professionals helping people with Down syndrome in the U.S. Earlier gifts to CU Denver established the Anna and John J. Sie Film Studies Program. They also are longtime supporters of CU-Boulder’s opera program and helped fund the BioFrontiers Institute. John J. Sie is the founder and former chairman of Starz Entertainment, a leading integrated global media and entertainment company based in Englewood, and is considered the father of digital television. Anna M. Sie is involved in many Italian-related endeavors in Colorado, including endowing the Anna MaglioneSie Chair in Italian Language and Culture at the University of Denver, and establishing the Maria and Tommaso Maglione Italian Filmmaker Award at the Starz Denver Film Festival.
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Graland art program showcases student talent
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Submitted by Graland raland Country Day School is well known locally for its outstanding educational program. While core academics are Graland’s focus, the school also has an enriched art curriculum to celebrate students’ creativity. In Graland’s three art studios, teachers share their love of art with students in preschool to grade 8. They use a variety of media and tools to offer quality art instruction perfected from decades of experience and personal practice. Andrean Andrus has seen 33 years worth of students pass through her classroom at Graland. She has a special fondness for the Cherry Creek Art Festival, a summer event she attends with students. Thanks to Andrus, Graland students have twice participated in an art-buying program at the festival, when they use a grant to select and purchase a new piece of art for the campus. Andrea Crane accepted a permanent position at Graland in 2012. She is often found in the clay room, teaching children to mold, shape and throw clay into unique works of art. Crane also exhibits her own drawings and quilt designs at local galleries.
Cathy Naughton started in 1977, the same year she introduced the Permanent Art Collection to Graland. The collection now enjoys more than 900 pieces of student art that is professionally displayed in the hallways, classrooms and offices on campus. Each year following a school-wide art show, students and teachers help determine the newest inductees. “For many students, it’s a true aspiration to have a piece inducted into the art collection,” Naughton said. “They really consider it an honor.” Outside the classroom, Graland art students are making names for themselves on a larger canvas. The National Scholastic Art Awards recently honored David Schurman, class of 2012, with a Gold Medal for his acrylic portrait titled “Marty.” His work was on display for several weeks in a New York City gallery. Graland students often move on to establish careers as artists. Western artist Duke Beardsley, oil painter Sascha Ripps, printmaker Scott Parker and pastel artist Bruce Gomez all got their creative start at Graland. To see the student art collection, contact the admission department at 303-399-8361 and schedule a campus tour. Visit www.graland.org.
Art teacher Cathy Naughton teaches preschoolers to draw owls using simple shapes. Make your own character from a creamer bottle with instructions from Graland art teacher Andrean Andrus.
Photos courtesy of Graland Country Day School
Papier-mâché People By Andrean Andrus, art teacher at Graland Country Day School
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Materials Large coffee creamer bottle or water bottle (no cap) Tennis ball Glue Wheat paste Paper towels, cut into 1” strips Cardboard Paint Embellishments Instructions Glue. Place tennis ball over mouth of bottle. Glue and let dry. Mix. Prepare papier-mâché adhesive mixture. Find instructions at http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Wheat-Paste. Apply. Dip paper towel strips into glue mixture and apply to bottle and ball. Be sure to smooth out any bumps or ridges. Cover the entire surface except the bottom with papier-mâché. Dry. Leave in a safe place overnight to let glue harden and dry thoroughly. Create. Cut out cardboard arms, feet, hats, ears, etc. and attach with glue. Paint. Think about skin color, clothing, accessories, features. Embellish. Attach yarn, goggly eyes, etc. with glue. Draw lines with Sharpie pens. Display. Show off your unique papier-mâché person!
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SPARK
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TICKETS ARE GOING FAST Denver’s beloved holiday tradition returns in a joyous musical adaptation
Choose a fresh, natural tree this holiday season Submitted by ALCC This year, the gap between Thanksgiving and traditional Christmas is a narrow one. Many of us will be hauling out the holiday décor even before we get into turkey day leftovers. Before you hang the wreath or follow-up on that deal of the week to buy the pre-lit tree, think about greener options that might work for you this year.
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Cutting down a perfectly shaped Christmas tree to deck out for two weeks and then send to the trash heap sounds like an insult to Mother Nature. Isn’t it logical that using the same artificial tree year in and year out saves trees, keeps debris out of the landfill and is the best way to live green at the holidays? Compelling logic, but there’s more to the story. While a pre-lit tree is tempting, you will go greener with a real tree. Here’s why: An artificial tree must be used for 20 years to have a lower carbon footprint than a natural tree. Grown trees produce oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide the entire time they are growing. One acre of Christmas trees on a farm produces enough oxygen to support 18 people. Trees from tree farms are grown sustainably – for every tree cut down, two to three more seedlings are planted. Natural trees are recycled by most cities, so they don’t have to end up in the landfill. They are ground into mulch that is used for hiking trails, gardens and other purposes.
Tips for selecting and caring for a natural tree P i n c h and sniff. Pinch a needle to check
for freshness. When you smell a rich fragrance, that’s the sign of a fresh tree. Remove a needle and bend it. If it snaps like a carrot, the tree is fresh. Before putting the tree in a stand, cut off at least an inch at the base of the trunk. This new cut will allow the tree to absorb water. Water regularly. The stand for large trees should hold at least one gallon of water. Check the stand daily and refill the water to keep the tree fresh.
Sustainable lighting for trees and garlands
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Littleton calendar photo contest winners announced
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he 13 winners of the 2014 Littleton calendar photography contest have been selected. January – David Linder February – Shirley Banister March – Paul Lindberg April – Linda Olson May – Connie Nelsen June – Catherine Mullin July – Steve Harbula August - Jerry Donovan September - Jon Burks October - Skot Latona November - Candyce Herman December - Carole Rudd Cover - William Wiebesiek The calendar captures the city’s people, landscapes and events. Six members of the Littleton Fine Arts Board selected the winners from 240 prints submitted by 66 entrants. The popular calendar will be available the first week of December at all city buildings and from the calendar’s generous sponsors. The major sponsors are: Colorado Business Bank; Chase Bank; Bradford Auto Body, Inc.; Littleton Adventist Hospital; Life Care Center of Littleton; Western Welcome Week; RE/Max Professionals, Holly Walker; Steinle Realty Services, Inc., Janice A. Steinle & Associates, GDM Management; McDonalds; Reinke Bros.
Costume & Novelty Superstore; Commonwealth Realty Services, Stew Meagher; and Aspen Grove Lifestyle Center. Additional sponsors are: Lautenbach Insurance Agency, Henri’s Jewelry Company, Inc. and Monty Nuss Photography. The winners were recognized at the Dec. 3 City Council meeting.
Catherine Mullin’s work will grace the month of June.
Linda Olson’s photo of Littleton’s crabapple trees will be the April page of the city’s 2014 calendar.
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Sugarplums highlighted at 24th annual tradition By Glory Weisberg econd and third grade girls from the Denver metro area continued the 24-year-old tradition of Colorado Ballet Auxiliary’s Sugarplum Program when 37 Sugarplums and 20 Sugarplum alums were introduced at the Sugarplum Ball, Nov. 29, and during an on-stage presentation on Nov. 30, before the opening night performance of Colorado Ballet’s The Nutcracker. This year’s Sugarplum Ball was chaired by Marsha Giordano and Denise Sanderson was emcee. The second grade girls and their dads bowed to each other at the Marriott City Center as a Colorado Ballet Sugarplum Fairy looked on. The Sugarplum program was chaired by Aimee-Alyse Coleman.
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Throughout the year, the girls participated in activities and learned the value of friendship and giving, especially during the holiday season. Group activities for the Sugarplums and Sugarplum Alums included a mother-daughter tea, a harvest party with their fathers and a holiday party where the girls practiced for their on-stage debut.
2013 Colorado Ballet Auxiliary Sugarplums
Sophie Sarah Alijani, daughter of Mary and Todd Alijani; Amelia Monroe Birner, daughter of Amy and Mark Birner; Gabriella Madonna Brienza, daughter of Gleneen and Joseph Brienza; Georgia Grace Burstein, daughter of Jenna and John Burstein; Emilia Mae Calamari, daughter of Cristen and Peter
Marsha Giordano, Katy Brown, Denise Sanderson and ball chair Aimee Alysa Coleman
Calamari; Madeline Mariela Carr, daughter of Liz and Malcom Carr; Sarah Peck Caulkins, daughter of Christina and George P. Caulkins III; Caroline Grace Coors, daughter of Meredith and Peter Coors; Arden Blair Gerlach, daughter of Hilary and Graham Gerlach; Gianna Victoria Giordano, daughter of Marsha and Mark Giordano; Abigail Katharine Goldberg, daughter of Ashley and David Goldberg; Lauryn Anne Hall, daughter of Ronette and David A. Hall; Alexandra Mae Hatzidakis, daughter of Melissa and Armand Hatzidakis; Finley Ellen Joseph, daughter of Kirby and Jeffrey Joseph; Rowan Grace Joseph, daughter of Kirby and Jeffrey Joseph; Saige Pembroke Jaeeun Ju, daughter of Amber and Sangwook Ju; Chloe Olivia Krueger, daughter of Rene Moore and Thomas Krueger; Peyton Diane Larsen, daughter of Anne and Peter Larsen; Alana Francesca Maxey, daughter of Julie and Steven Maxey; Mary Isabel McMorrow, daughter of Caroline and Justin McMorrow; Sophia Gabrielle Miles, daughter of Britta and Marcus Miles; Estella Jacquelyn Miller, daughter of Nancy and Jason Miller; Hadley Samantha Morris, daughter of Caitlin and Joseph Morris; Charlotte Anne Marian Morton, daughter of Lizzy and Dudley Morton; Katherine Anne Nelligan, daughter of Melissa and Steven Nelligan; Madeline Kehr Olmstead, daughter of Lyz and John Olmstead; Hannah Elizabeth Reyes, daughter of Rowena and Gregory Reyes; Leah Autumn Robinson, granddaughter of Jennifer and Bishop Robinson; Millie Angela Savage, daughter of Luda and Brian Savage;
Alums Kate Jordan Little, Taylor Matthews, Ella Kitt and Audrey Logan with past Sugarplum Ball chair Christy Jordan Photos by Glory Weisberg
Isabel Madeline Shaw, daughter of Suzanne and Michael J. Shaw, Jr.; Catherine Marie Stava, daughter of Kelly and Mathew Stava; Alex Patricia Thisted, daughter of Valerie and Scott Thisted; Sydney Paige Vahey, daughter of Kacy and Patrick Vahey; Alexandra Katkin Waryn, daughter of Liz and Richard Waryn; Scarlett Rosemary Wiedenmayer, daughter of Rosie and Christopher M. Wiedenmayer, Jr.; Remy Pearl Wolkov, daughter of Tia and Seth Wolkov; Eleanor Rose Wynne, daughter of Christy and William Wynne.
2013 Colorado Ballet Sugarplum Alums
Virginia Skye Anderson, daughter of AnneMarie and Ryan Wheeler Anderson; Emerson-Ellis Coleman, daughter of Aimee and Jonathan Coleman; Ella Faith Dam-
men, daughter of Kathleen and Carter Dammen; Sophia Frances Frei, daughter of Deborah and Donald Frei, Jr.; Sophia Simons Gerrans, daughter of Valerie Simons and Ronald Gerrans; Eleanor Leah Goldstein, daughter of Cory Dunnick and Ross Goldstein; Olivia Newell Goodreau, daughter of Holiday and Stan Goodreau; Tatum Simone Gries, daughter of Kandis and Adam Gries; Rachel Min Kaufmann, daughter of Jennifer Gilbert-Kaufmann and Robert Kaufmann; Ella Bardsley Kitt, daughter of Lynn and Lance Kitt; Katherine Jordan Little, daughter of Christy Jordan and Christopher Little; Audrey Elizabeth Logan, daughter Merry and Steven Logan; Taylor Clair Matthews, daughter of Kelly and Michael Matthews; Continued on page 19
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Sugarplums Continued from Page 18 Sydney Lynn Reavis daughter of Vicki and David Reavis; Alice Scheffey, daughter of Kendall and Eric Scheffey; Mary McAllister Smith daughter of Merrill and Lem O. Smith, IV; Charlotte Westcott Wimer, daughter of Lisa and Paul Wimer; Avery Cheshire White, daughter of Marcy and Brian White; Edith Elizabeth White, daughter of Marcy and
Brian White; Alexia Lauren Stamm Yost, daughter of Susan Stamm and David Yost. The Colorado Ballet Auxiliary consistently provides over $160,000 per year in funds for Colorado Ballet. For more information on the Sugarplum program or the Colorado Ballet Auxiliary, visit www.colorado balletaux.org. gloryweisberg@comcast.net Sugarplums
Sugarplum Fairy with alums Rachel Kaufmann, Sydney Reavis, Audrey Logan and Sophia Frei Sugarplum Alums
Sugarplums Amelia Birner, Isabel Shaw, Remy Wolkov and Alex Thisted
Ellie Caulkins and Nancy McKeever A magician entertains the Sugarplums.
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he new owner, Rebecca Resnik, MD, is today’s woman. Mother of two lovely daughters, Aviva and Talia, she has been actively practicing palliative medicine in Denver since 2006. With a real fashion sense that her colleagues and friends have noticed, she was a loyal customer since Delish Demure opened. Taking the reigns at Delish, she brings together her passion, her creativity, and her focus on supporting women. A graduate of Smith College, George Washington University School of Medicine and Harvard Palliative Medicine Fellowship, Rebecca believes that balancing motherhood, outdoor adventure, lifelong learning, caring for elderly parents, travel, an active career, and spirituality is just her version of what it means to be a woman today. As a palliative care physician and in general, she has come to realize that maximizing how we live every day, being who we hope to be, and knowing our goals and priorities is critical. This is what Rebecca hopes to bring to the new store as her fashion ethic! To celebrate new chapter, Delish Demure is planning big aes-
Rebecca Resnik, new owner of Delish Demure thetic changes, and new and exciting inventory that reflects the many aspects of who women are. We are jumping into this adventure and taking a chance on fun and new inspiration, while remaining true to what we have all loved about Delish Demure since its inception. The style team is not going anywhere. Betsy Jamison (store manager, and buyer), Debra In-
man and Megan Jamison, are all on board with Resnik on this new adventure. They can’t wait to share the excitement of the store’s evolving new look, fresh styles and great new energy. Stay on the lookout for the opening reception in December to meet Resnik. Then watch for changes over the next couple of months as it leads up to our grand re-opening early next year.
Foster children find ‘forever families’ in National Adoption Month a privilege. On a daily Submitted by Arapahoe basis, I live my life for County her so that she can have Abbey DeBoyes is a good life and a good giving thanks for a new future.” blessing in her life – In total, 77 youth her 8-year-old adopted have been adopted daughter, Ceci. through the county’s Ceci was one of 13 foster-care program Arapahoe County foster in 2013. Currently, 24 children who were welchildren in Arapahoe comed into a “forever County are waiting to family” during Nov. 14 be adopted. In addition, special court proceedthe county needs foster ings for National Adophomes for approxition Month. Magistrate mately 600 children at Kathleen Janski of the any given time. Adop18th Judicial District tive and foster parents presided over the adopmay be married, single tion hearings, which or living with a partwere celebrated by famner, and may be with or ily, friends and casewithout children. workers at the Arapahoe “I wish more peoCounty Courthouse. Abbey DeBoyes, second from left, is giving ple would adopt. I Human Services thanks for a new blessing in her life – her 8-yearthink there is a sense found permanent homes old adopted daughter, Ceci. They are pictured from people that these for the children who with Arapahoe County Magistrate Kathleen Janski kids are broken or had been victims of Month damaged, when some abuse or neglect. While during National Adoption Photo courtesy of Arapahoe County of them are really just the county makes every cal parents were struggling with bruised,” DeBoyes effort to reunify chilsubstance abuse and homelesssaid. “The benefits far outweigh dren with their parents or relatives, sometimes concerns for their well- ness. DeBoyes was a family ac- the challenges. Ceci is smart, being and safety go unresolved quaintance who had babysat Ceci warm, has a great sense of humor and a small percentage become over the years. The single, work- and really wants to be a good little ing woman committed to giving kid and grow into a good adult. I legally free for adoption. “We are so grateful to these 12 Ceci a safe, stable home while the think she brings more for to my families for giving a loving, stable county worked with the parents life than I can even give to her.” If you would like to learn home to children who have expe- to resolve safety concerns and rienced trauma and loss,” county she welcomed Ceci as a daughter more about becoming a foster or Commissioner Nancy Sharpe said. when the family could not safely adoptive parent through Arapahoe County, call 303-636-1KID “These youth have had a difficult be reunified. “I always have loved kids and or attend a monthly information journey, but from this point on will know a lifetime of love and com- wanted to be a mom, but Ceci is session. The next session will be mitment thanks to kind and loving a little girl who was already in my held at 6 p.m., Dec. 3, at Arapalife and someone that I loved,” hoe County Administration, 5334 adoptive parents.” DeBoyes, an Englewood resi- DeBoyes said. “If I can be the S. Prince Street in Littleton. For dent, opened her home to Ceci chance that Ceci has to write her more information and to regisfor temporary foster care in own story and break the cycle of ter, visit www.collaborativefoster May 2012 when Ceci’s biologi- her family history, I feel like it’s care.com.
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MAX Fashion Show 2013 co-chairs Bridget Grier, Scott Seale, Max Martinez, Virginia Reiman and Carol Solich Photos by HayesFoto.com
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Sock It To ‘Em Sock Campaign aims to warm the feet of 50,000 homeless
2013-2014 Eaglecrest Varsity Cheerleaders, following the Centennial League Cheerleading Championships, front row: Britney Gorman, Quiana Dotson, DaiJa Lewis; center row: Brianna Miller, Ally Danko, Abbigail Kern, Madison Lombardi, Brianna Gragg, Jackie Nikiforov, Akalyn Garvin; back row: Darian Boss, Fiona McIntosh, LaDaisha King, Kara Olson, Lyndsey Fisher, Maecee Falzon, Kennedy Schmidt, Kelsey Olson
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Eaglecrest varsity cheerleaders earn 1st place at Leagues Submitted by Jodi Gragg An excited and loud buzz filled the air as the Eaglecrest High School Varsity Cheerleaders were crowned champions at this year’s Centennial League Cheerleading Competition on Nov. 12. Their astounding performance combines tumbling, stunting, dance and cheer to showcase their abilities to wow the crowd, and earned the team first place recognition. Eaglecrest competed with the other high school teams in the Centennial League, in-
cluding Grandview (2nd place), Arapahoe (3rd place), Cherokee Trail, Overland, Cherry Creek, Smoky Hill, and Mullen. The competition provides each team with only two minutes and 30 seconds on the mat to do their best performance. A panel of judge’s scores based upon jumps, pyramids, difficulty, execution and more, and then tallies the results to determine the rankings. Following all of the performances, competitors anxiously await on the mat for the announced results, with nervous fingers crossed and
sometimes holding hands with their teammates. The tension is thick as each announcement is made, and excitement abounds. Eaglecrest JV also earned first place in the JV division, making this victory doubly sweet for the Raptors of Eaglecrest High School. Following the conclusion of the local competition season, Eaglecrest Varsity will be competing at the National High School Cheerleading Championships at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla, in February 2014.
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A citywide effort to gather donations of socks for Denver’s homeless population is kicking off with the third annual Sock It To ‘Em Sock Campaign on Dec. 1. This year “Sock it to ‘Em Work Day” will be held on Dec. 11, and asks Colorado communities to forego their socks for a day, donate a new pair of socks in their place, and sport bare ankles in support for the campaign. Sock It To ‘Em Work Day is intended to take on its own life and Coloradans are encouraged to create their own Sock It To ‘Em School Day, Sock It To ‘Em Church Day, or any other celebration of the cause they can come up with. The drive will be in full effect through Dec. 31. The Sock It To ‘Em Sock Campaign was launched in 2011 by Susan Elizabeth Lee, CEO of EQ Media, Inc. and creator of “I Believe in Me!” When the entrepreneur recognized how many Americans face the harsh winter cold and dampness with inadequate protection for their feet, she asked her friend Phillis Shimamoto to join her in 2012 to form Sock It To ‘Em Sock Campaign and began soliciting fellow small business owners and community members to pitch in. In its inaugural year, the Sock It To ‘Em Sock Campaign launch proved to be a much larger success than even Lee expected. The organization collected more than 10,000 socks, received national recognition for the cause and had participants in Maryland, Utah, Ohio, California, Arizona, Kansas, Oregon and Nevada hosting sock donation drives for their local homeless populations. Lee’s efforts and the campaign’s success will be recognized by the People Helping People’s award to be presented Dec. 5 in Los Angeles. The Sock It To ‘Em Sock Campaign aims to cover the feet of as many of those in need as possible before the new year. Sadly, more than one-quarter of the nation’s homeless population are children who go without warm protection on their feet in the bitter winter months. The 2013 campaign aims to collect 50,000 new and gently
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used socks for men, women and children. “We are amazed by the sheer number of donations last year and what a wonderful response the cause received,” said Lee. “This year, we want to encourage different parts of the community to personalize the campaign in a way that’s meaningful to them. There are countless ways to participate including, ‘Sock It To ‘Em School Day’ and ‘Sock It To ‘Em Sunday.’ We really just want to warm as many cold feet as we possibly can.” The grassroots campaign has attracted the attention and support of several Denver-metro area sponsors. Sock donations can also be mailed to Sock It To ‘Em Sock Campaign ATTN: Susan Elizabeth Lee 163 Glengarry Place, Castle Rock, CO 80108. Everyone who plans to participate on Dec. 11 can take the “Sock It To ‘Em” pledge on Twitter. Tweet your comments and pictures to www.Twitter.com/SockItCampaign. Please tweet the following: “I’m going sockless to work on 12/11/13 to support Sock It To ‘Em (Work/School/Church/Etc) Day. I’ll donate a pair of new socks to the homeless. #SockItToEm” Participants are also encouraged to connect with Sock It To ‘Em Work Day on Facebook and post images of sockless employees: http://www.facebook.com/SockItToEmCampaign. Businesses interested in becoming a sponsor or participating in “Sock It To ‘Em Work Day,” may contact Phillis Shimamoto at pshimamoto@msn. com or Susan Elizabeth Lee at susan@SockItToEmSockCampaign. org or by phone at 303-929-0556.
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Mountains and seaside combine for Roosevelt Cherry Hills Village art show runs through Dec. 12 By Jan Wondra The look is unmistakable. “Plein Air oil paintings shine,” said Peter Roosevelt. “They’re painted on the spot, outdoors, in oils. The colors are vibrant, shining, alive. The sunlight and shadows aren’t memories, they are there as we paint. You can tell a plein air painting anywhere. When you’ve learned to mix colors outdoors, you can’t go back indoors.” So describes Roosevelt of his art medium, a passion he shares with his daughter, Christine, who often paints with him. “She’s the best painter in the family,” Roosevelt said. Roosevelt’s work is on display and for sale until Dec. 12 in the Community Room Gallery of the Cherry Hills Village Joint Public Safety Facility, located at 2460 E. Quincy Ave. All of the paintings for his show have been donated to the Cherry Hills Village Art Commission, and 100 percent of the art sales proceeds will go directly to the CHVAC Public Art Fund. Roosevelt, who grew up in Oyster Bay, Long Island, N.Y. (“Where all the good Roosevelts are from,” he chuckles) came west to study geology at the University of Colorado and never went back, except to visit. While his profession is oil exploration, art has been his avocation. “I look back on my high school and college notes and realize that I was always drawing, art was always there, even when the topic was chemistry. I even drew pictures in my
poetry books. With me, everything has a visual representation,” he said. Roosevelt and his wife Midge have lived in Cherry Hills Village for 53 years, where they raised their four children. Always committed to the community, Roosevelt has served on City Council and as police commissioner. In 1980 he took up “outdoor painting from nature,” or plein air oil painting. “Ned Jacobs taught me everything I know about painting,” he said. “I went up to North Dakota to paint with him. He would say, ‘Let’s go paint that mailbox.’ And you know, if you can see the beauty in a beat-up old mailbox, then you really do see the world a different way. “Then I went to paint with Harvey Dunn. He was a man’s man... he would drive around, looking for interesting people and places to paint; broken down, maybe cast off by society, but with a different way of seeing the world. He would say, ‘Do you see? As an artist, it’s about the way you see things.’ “I love finding interesting compositions and listening to the sound of the birds as I paint. As long as it’s over 50 degrees, I don’t feel restricted by weather. Out here, I do a lot of mountains, the light is so clear. Back east, it’s softer, more misty.” Christine said, “The thing about plein air painting is these paintings are all one-of-a kind, they’re made on the spot, representing a single point of view. I really love painting with my dad. When we’re painting together, we’re supporting each other.”
Roosevelt said, “One day we were down along the shore in Oyster Bay. We both were painting the same thing; a boat with an anchor line into the water. When we finished, I had painted the whole scene, the boat, the water. Christine had focused in on the anchor line, the seaweed on it, the shadows along the line and water. The same thing...only each a unique viewpoint.” Roosevelt is represented in Denver by Elizabeth Shlosser Gallery and has exhibited his paintings around the country. The Cherry Hills Village art show and sale will continue through Dec. 12, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday-Friday.
Peter Roosevelt is joined on the second day of his Plein Air Exhibition by his daughter, Christine Roosevelt and his son Chuck Roosevelt. The exhibition will continue through Dec. 12.
The Roosevelt family, Peter Roosevelt, Chuck Roosevelt, Midge Roosevelt, Jack Roosevelt, Peggy Roosevelt, Christine Roosevelt, Helen Roosevelt and Tori Roosevelt, attended the Nov. 22 opening night reception of the Plein Air Exhibition in the Community Room Gallery of the Joint Public Safety Facility.
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Sanctuary BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH Christmas Eve Worship
Dec. 24, 1:30 p.m. – Live Nativity; 3 p.m. – Children’s Choirs; 5 p.m. – Denver Brass 5, Carillons; 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. – Denver Brass 5 and Chancel Choir (singing of the Hallelujah Chorus at 9 p.m.); 11 p.m. – Lessons and Carols. The church is located at 4500 E. Hampden Ave. Cherry Hills Village. Call 303-758-2820 or visit www.bethanydenver.org.
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH The Brightest Star
Dec. 7, 6 p.m., children’s musical; 6:45, children’s Christmas worship in fellowship hall.
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Dec. 8, 6 p.m., sanctuary. A presentation of carols and original songs from pen of one of the greastest master composers, Mark Haves. The church is located on the northeast corner
of East Hampden Avenue and South Monaco Parkway. Visit www.calvarydenver.org.
Second Annual Youth Christmas Event
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Dec. 14, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m., This year we will be working with youth from Good Shepherd, St. Matthew’s and St. Mary Magdalene. We will have a very full day of service, fun and fellowship.
Carol of Joy Dec. 13 – 14, 7 p.m. and Dec. 15, 3 p.m., 10150 E. Belleview Ave. Englewood. Christmas concert with sanctuary choir at orchestra. Visit www.cherrycreekpres.org.
Christmas Eve Services Dec. 24, Family service at 4 p.m. Early evening service, 7:30 p.m. Midnight Service at 11 p.m.
(Healing prayer offered on 1st Wednesdays of every month) St. Gabriel the Archangel Episcopal Church is located at 6190 E. Quincy Ave., Cherry Hills Village. Info at www.st gabriels.org or call 303-771-1063.
SAINT PETER LUTHERAN Advent Season Worship Dec. 11, 18 at 7 p.m.
We Three Spies Dec. 14 at 7 p.m.
ST. GABRIEL THE ARCHNGEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Saint Nicholas Visits Dec. 8, During the 10:15 a.m. service, St. Nicholas, Bishop of Myra (modern day Turkey), will visit St. Gabriel and invite children to the altar to hear stories about his life. Godly play will end at approximately 10 a.m. in time for the children to participate in the service.
Christmas Day Service Dec. 25, 10 a.m.
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Christmas Dinner Theatre Dec. 15 at 6 p.m.
8 a.m., Traditional service 9:30 - 11:45 a.m., Nursery 10:15 a.m., All-age family service 6 p.m., Gathering, an all-age informal service
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Dec. 25 at 10 a.m. The church is located at 9300 E. Belleview Ave., Greenwood Village. Call 303-770-9300 or visit www.StPLC.org.
8 a.m., Morning Prayer, Monday & Friday 9 a.m., Eucharist, Wednesday
Dec. 24, at 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m. and 11 p.m.
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UNIVERSITY PARK UNITED METHODIST Advent Schedule Dec. 8, 11 a.m., UPUMC Chancel Choir presents “Joy To the World!” edited and arranged by John Rutter. Directed by JoAnn Gudvangen-Brown.
Blue Christmas Service Dec. 15, 5 p.m., Wasser Chapel. • Impromptu Children’s Christmas Pageant, 11 a.m. – all children welcomed ages toddler-5th grade, no rehearsal required.
Christmas Eve Services Dec. 24, 4 p.m. For children and adults who love Children in the Sanctuary. 7 p.m. Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols in the Sanctuary (Child Care available). 11 p.m. Candlelight Communion Service in Wasser Chapel. The church is located at 2180 S University Blvd., Denver. Call 303-722-5736 or visit www. universityparkumc.org.
Think green, save green this Thanksgiving Waste Management challenges its customers to start a new tradition this season that will bring new meaning to their customary Thanksgiving celebrations. “We understand that it can be easy to forget being green during the busy holiday season, but with a little effort, you can bring sustainability into your holiday,” said Scott Bradley, Area Vice President for Waste Management Four Corners. That is why we would like to remind our communities that there are always opportunities to conserve every day. Here are a few ways to reduce, reuse and recycle this Thanksgiving: • Make eco-friendly decorations: Get creative! Colored construction paper can be cut into turkeys and harvest decorations. Bringing fall leaves that may have dropped from trees outside indoors makes for beautiful table décor. And when your holiday celebration is over, your decorations can be recycled. • Buy and eat locally grown food: Buying only locally grown food is a good way to have an eco-friendly Thanksgiving. Locally grown food is better for your health, the environment and contributes more to your local economy by supporting local farmers and merchants.
Join us for Christmas Eve Worship on Tuesday, December 24 1:30 pm – Live Nativity 3:00pm – Children’s Choirs 5:00pm – Denver Brass 5, Carillons 7:00pm & 9:00pm – Denver Brass 5 and Chancel Choir (singing of the Hallelujah Chorus at 9:00pm) 11:00pm – Lessons and Carols Bethany Lutheran Church
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• Use recyclable bags when shopping for your holiday meal: Paper bag production consumes more than 14 million trees and it takes 12 million barrels of oil to produce the amount of plastic bags the U.S. uses per year. By using reusable bags you are reducing the amount of paper and plastic bags used. • Reduce and recycle: Reduce the overall amount of waste you may produce this Thanksgiving by purchasing only as much as you need and selecting products that have less packaging or can be recycled. • Aluminum foil and pie tins: Aluminum foil and pie tins can be reused for packaging leftovers. If you do not have any leftovers, add these items to your recycle bin. Aluminum can be recycled over and over again without wearing out. • Use cloth napkins: Choose cloth napkins over paper. Not only is it better for the environment, but it is also less expensive in the long run. Paper napkins get one use, and are then thrown away. Cloth Napkins can be used multiple times, which lower their cost per use. To learn more, visit www. wm.com or www.thinkgreen. com.
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CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS End Emotional Eating Dec. 11, - 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., South Arapahoe County RepubDenver Heart Center, 1000 Southpark Drive, lican Men’s Club Littleton. Free Heart Health nutrition class (End Wednesdays, 6:45 a.m., Garcia’s Restaurant, 5050 S. Syracuse St., Greenwood Village. Upcoming speakers include Jim Saccomano, V.P. of Communications for the Denver Broncos, C.U. President Bruce Benson and former Congressman Tom Tancredo. For information contact President Cliff Dodge at 303-909-7104 or birdie9@comcast.net. Reservations are not needed, simply show up and join the Club
CLASSES Complimentary Yoga Teacher Training Preview Class
Dec. 7, 9:20 – 10:20 a.m., Greenwood Athletic and Tennis Club, 5801 S. Quebec St., Greenwood Village. With Warren Lange. All fitness levels. Free and open to the public. Provides information information about an upcoming 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training including Hatha Yoga, Power Yoga and Meditation Visit www.GreenwoodATC.com to learn more or call Marda 303-770-2582, ext. 324.
Emotional Eating) and cooking demonstration with Richard Collins, M.D. “The Cooking Cardiologist,” along with Susan Buckley, RD, CDE, as share their expertise on Heart Healthy nutrition and cooking solutions. For more information or to register, call 303-744-1065, www.southdenver.com.
On Golden Pannutritional challenges after age 70
Dec. 18, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. South Denver Heart Center, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. Heart Health nutrition classand cooking demonstration with Richard Collins, M.D. “The Cooking Cardiologist,” along with Susan Buckley, RD, CDE. For more information or to register, call 303-744-1065, www. southdenver.com.
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EVENTS DPL Winter Used Book Sale
Dec. 12, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Dec. 13 - 14, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., DPL Central Library, 100 W. 14th Ave., Denver, B2 Conference Center. The sale features more than 35,000 items including children’s books, non-fiction and fiction books, CDs, DVDs and audio books all at bargain prices starting at less than one dollar. New items will be added daily. Visit www.denverlibrary.org.
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Dec. 12, 5-7 p.m., Las Brisas, 6787 S. Clinton St., Greenwood Village. Grab your friends, neighbors, football buddies and join us as we celebrate the spirit of the season and our great community with food, beverages, Broncos football and our 2013 non-profit partners for a holiday party. Wear your team jersey or holiday sweater while you munch, mingle and jingle. Reservations Requested at www.dtcchamber.com.
Colorado Symphony Program at Boettcher Concert Hall. Full details are available at www.greatsymphonysweepstakes.com.
‘Three acts, two dancers, one radio host’
EOC Accelerator Roundtable Discussions
A&E Briefs Free Days at Denver Cultural attractions
Denver Art Museum: Dec. 7, 100 W. 14th Ave., Denver. Visit www. denverartmuseum.org Denver Museum of Nature and Science: Dec. 9, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver. Visit www.dmns.org.
South Suburban Rec Centers To Feature Local Artists
Through Dec. 24, South Suburban Parks and Recreation’s Goodson and Lone Tree Recreation Centers are featuring temporary art exhibitions by local artists. South Suburban’s Public Art Committee encourages Colorado artists to submit an application to temporarily display their artwork at various recreation facilities. For a complete list of guidelines and an art exhibition application, visit www.sspr.org. Frank Foster’s photographs will be exhibited at Lone Tree Recreation Center at 10249 Ridgegate Circle, Lone Tree, 303-708-3500. J. Mensen, photographer and R. Dickey, ink portrait artist are exhibiting at Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Boulevard, Centennial. 303-798-2476.
‘Annie’
Through Dec. 29, Littleton Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Little Orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts, despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. Visit www. townhallartscenter.com/packages.asp or call 303-794-2787.
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December Swallow Hill Music Concerts
All shows at 8 p.m. at 71 E. Yale Ave. unless otherwise indicated. Visit www. swalowhillmusic.org. Dec. 6 – 7, Cheryl Wheeler w/ special guest Kenny White Dec. 7, Kindred Spirits Dec. 8, 7 p.m., L2 Arts and Culture Center. Jews Do Dylan - A Tribute to Bob Dylan by Jewish Dec. 13, Acoustic Eidolon Dec. 13, New Time Ensemble - World Music Night Dec. 14, Turtle Island Quartet Dec. 14, Chuck Pyle - Christmas Album Release Dec. 20, Chris Daniels & Friends Holiday Party Dec. 21, Jeff Scroggins & Colorado w/ Mara Levine and special guests “Top of the Hill”
Dec. 7, 8 p.m., Buell Theater, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver. Ira Glass of “This American Life” joined forces with Monica Bill Barnes & Company for an evening of dance and radio. Glass is the creator and host of WBEZ Chicago’s public radio show “This American Life,” which is distributed by Public Radio International and heard on over 500 public radio stations, including KCFR (Colorado Public radio) in Denver; its podcast most weeks is the most popular podcast in America. Tickets are on sale now at www. denvercenter.org.
The Legend of Georgia McBride
Jan. 10 – Feb. 23, opens Jan 16, Ricketson Theatre, Denver Performing Arts Center, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver. World Premiere by Matthew Lopez. Music-filled comedy about Casey, an Elvis impersonator whose dive bar act is being replaced with a drag show. Visit www.denvertheater.org.
MEETINGS South Suburban Park and Recreation District Public Meeting Dec. 9, 7 p.m., Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel,
9808 Sunningdale Boulevard, Lone Tree. South Suburban Park and Recreation District will hold a public meeting to discuss a proposed outdoor wedding venue to be built on the grounds of Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel. For more information call 303-798-5131.
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• UPUMC Chancel Choir presents “Joy To the World!”edited and arranged by John Rutter , Sunday, December 8, 11:00 a.m., Directed by JoAnn Gudvangen-Brown. • Blue Christmas Service, Sunday, December 15, 5:00 p.m., Wasser Chapel • Impromptu Children’s Christmas Pageant, Sunday, December 15, 11:00 a.m. – all children welcomed ages toddler-5th grade, no rehearsal required
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
Tuesday, December 24 • 4:00 p.m. For Children and Adults Who Love Children in the Sanctuary • 7:00 p.m. Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols in the Sanctuary (Child Care available) • 11:00 p.m. Candlelight Communion Service in Wasser Chapel
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Submitted by ALCC The recent time change is the final reminder that the dark days of winter are upon us. Many of us pull out of the driveway in the morning in partial darkness and pull back into it at night in total darkness. And the later we get home, the gloomier and more insecure it feels. Brightening seasonal darkness with energy efficient landscape lighting can lift our spirits during the winter doldrums, increase security and not be hard on the energy bill. And it’s also good to know that the latest technology does not increase night sky pollution. Lighting can be as sustainable as it is secure.
Outdoor lighting checklist
Are sidewalks and steps well lit for evening guests? So often, we enter and exit our homes via the garage and forget to check the path that brings guests to the front door. With icy months ahead,
steps and walks should have good lighting for both safety and liability reasons. What about your address? Can people see it clearly from the street? Is it visible on the mailbox - or obscured by shadows? Could your yard come alive in the winter night if the interesting shapes of trees were prominent or if ornamental grasses could shimmer in soft light? Would your home be more secure if lights were strategically placed around it? Law enforcement experts have long maintained that light deters break-ins. Will your home be going on the market soon? Outdoor lighting is one of the top items for curb appeal when selling a home. Security, safety and ambiance are all good reasons to bring outdoor lighting into your landscape.
More things to consider
Outdoor lighting is a simple retrofit for existing yards. The
process of installing low-voltage landscape lighting can be done relatively easily in existing landscapes. If you plan to install a new landscape or renovate an existing one, it will be somewhat more cost-effective to do the work along with other installations. It can be done easily during the winter months as long as the ground is not frozen. That means if it’s installed early in the winter, there’s immediate gratification and enjoyment of your efforts all dark season long. It’s a sustainable option. Landscape lighting is low-voltage and takes advantage of the latest LED technology. It uses up to 80 percent less energy than traditional lighting and LED bulbs last considerably longer. This gives the satisfaction that you’re going even greener in your landscape. Tonight, when you pull into the driveway, imagine what a little light might do. For more information, visit www.alcc.com.
SEMSWA’s McCarty named to water-quality board John McCarty, executive director of the Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority, has been appointed by Gov. John Hickenlooper to the Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority Board. McCarty will serve a four-year term and will be joined by two additional appointees to fill termlimited or vacant board positions. “Being the director of an organization that represents ratepayers who also recreate at the reservoir, use the trails along Cherry Creek, and commonly benefit from a health greenway experience, I can tell you it means a lot to be part of the board and the decision-making process,” McCarty said. “I have been privileged to authorize funding for reclamation of these greenways along Cherry Creek and its tributaries, and I share the Basin Authority’s commitment to protecting the beneficial uses of these special areas.”
John McCarty As executive director of SEMSWA, McCarty is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the organization, with a $9 million annual budget and 34 employees tasked with managing stormwater in the areas of capitalproject construction, operations and maintenance, floodplain and master planning, and water quality enhancement.
The statutory purpose and focus of the Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority is to improve, protect and preserve the water quality of Cherry Creek and the Cherry Creek Reservoir. “I have a special interest in the Basin Authority influencing the counties, cities, special districts and landowners within the boundary of the authority to protect Cherry Creek’s water quality. Preserving these waters for recreation, fisheries, water supplies and other beneficial uses will be a worthwhile and satisfying effort,” McCarty said. Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority Board meetings are held monthly at the Clifton Larson Allen offices in the Denver Tech Center. For more information, visit www.cherry creekbasin.org or call 303-8588844.
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DISPLAYS
Santa’s Village at Vistas Court, Park Meadows
Through Dec. 13, Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Dec. 14 - Dec. 21, Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Dec. 22 – Dec. 23, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., Dec. 24, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Park Meadows Shopping Center, 8465 S Park Meadows Center Drive, Lone Tree. Explore the lighted village on the way to see Santa in the Vistas Court. Discover a whole new Santa experience with singing reindeer, Santa’s symphony and Santa’s Super Sleigh. Info: 303-792-2999.
A Hudson Christmas
Dec. 6 – 7, Dec. 13 – 31, 5 p.m., Hudson Garden and Event Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. A walk-through holiday lighting display featuring over 250,000 lights, visits with Santa Claus, and seasonal food and beverages. Advance tickets can be purchased at TicketHorse.com or at the box office on any night of the show. For more information, www.hudsonchristmas.org.
DONATIONS/ FUNDRAISERS
Stor-Mor Self-Storage of Littleton Holiday Food Drive
December, 8145 W. Grand Ave., Littleton. Help local families by donating nonperishable food items. Bring in items to the office and staff will distribute them to those in need.
Colorado Gerontological Society Holiday Food Basket Drive
Dec. 19 – 20, 3 – 7 p.m., First Baptist Church, 1375 Grant St, Denver. Donations of food and gift items are accepted during these times. If you can provide a collection site or want to coordinate a large donation, contact CGS, 3006 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. Volunteers are needed December 19-21 to assemble the gift baskets, sort and pack, make holiday cards, and deliver the baskets.
Metro Brokers Southeast Suburban Office Toy Drive
Through Dec. 9, Cash Donations; through Dec. 19, Toys accepted, 6025 S. Quebec St., Suite 100, Centennial. Dec. 19, 4:30 p.m., party to wrap all of this year’s toys; Dec. 20, the toys will be delivered to the Volunteers of America’s Colorado Branch location. Dec. 23, 9 a.m. Volunteers of America’s Colorado Branch will hand out
2,000 food baskets, and Santa will give the toys to the children. Volunteers needed for wrapping, call 303-740-8100 for details.
Pre-registration required, 888-550-3111 or www.coloradoweekender.com.
Silent Hunger for the Holidays Basketball Tournament
PERFORMANCES
Dec. 14, 9 a.m., Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton. Men and women 18 and older compete in a 3 vs. 3, 6-game guarantee. Individual awards will be given for first place. Prize drawings and contests included. Registration deadline Dec. 12. Take advantage of reduced team fees, with a donation of non-perishable food items to benefit Inter-Faith Community Services. Register today at www.sspr.org, or contact Butchr@sspr.org or call 303-4837028.
EVENTS
Christmas Candlelight Services
Dec. 7, 1 p.m., Riverside Cemetery, 5201 Brighton Boulevard, Denver. Information: 303-293-2466. Dec. 15, 2 p.m., Fairmount Cemetery, 430 S. Quebec St., Denver. 303-399-0692.
Holiday Brass Fest
Dec. 7, 10:30 a.m. registration; 11 a.m. rehearsal; 1 p.m. free public concert under the glass of the outdoor Galleria, Denver Performing Arts Center, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver. Attention brass players - play with the Denver Brass! Call 303-8324676.
Cherry Hills Village Holiday Tree Lighting
Dec. 13, 6 – 8 p.m., Village Center, 2450 E. Quincy Ave., Cherry Hills Village. Treelighting, face painting, Mayor’s tree lighting ceremony, hayrides, warm chili, hot cocoa, cider and cookies.
PARTIES
Cherry Creek Nursing Center Resident and Family Holiday Party
Dec. 14, 2 – 4 p.m., Cherry Creek Nursing Center, 14699 E. Hampden Ave., Aurora. Open to the public.
New Years Eve for Kids with Social and Learning Issues
Dec. 31, 7 p.m. – Jan. 1, 10 a.m., Littleton. Open to kids 11 – 19 with issues of Asperger’s, high-functioning autism, NVLD, ADD/ADHD and other learning disabilities.
Santa Needs a Holiday
Through Dec. 28, 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, 3 p.m. shows added Nov. 30, Heritage Square Music Hall Children’s Theatre, 18301 W. Colfax D-103, Golden. Note: The Music Hall closes for good after this show. For reservations, call 303-279-7800 or visit www. hsmusichall.com.
‘The Santaland Diaries’
Through Dec. 24, Garner Galleria, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver. Denver Center Attractions is thrilled to present Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company’s The Santaland Diaries. Local favorite Matt Zambrano dons the candy-cane tights, bringing to life David Sedaris’ hilarious real-life story of working as an “elf” in Macy’s SantaLand. Filled with holiday hijinks and biting insights into the absurdities of the holiday season. Tickets at www.denvercenter.org or call 303-8939582.
‘A Christmas Carol’
Through Dec. 29, Stage Theater, Denver Performing Arts Center, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver. Dickens’ classic holiday tale comes to life. Tickets at www.denvercenter. org.
‘A Broadway Christmas with Brian Stokes Mitchell’
Dec. 6, 7:30 pm, Boettcher Concert Hall, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver. Dubbed “the last leading man” by The New York Times, Tony Award®-winner Brian Stokes Mitchell is a star of Broadway (Ragtime, Kiss Me, Kate), television (Frasier, Glee), and film (The Prince of Egypt, Jumping the Broom), and has appeared on more than twenty albums including his latest critically acclaimed recording, Simply Broadway.
Arapahoe Philharmonic Holiday Concert
Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m., Mission Hills Church, 620 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. Tickets at www.arapahoe-phil.org or call 303-8711892.
LSO presents ‘Great Stories of Christmas’
Dec. 6 – 7, 7:30 p.m., Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Littleton Symphony Orchestra annual holiday concert. Order at www.Littleton Symphony.org.
‘A Ceremony of Carols’
Dec. 6 - 7, 7:30 p.m., Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave., Denver. The Colorado Choir Christmas concert features “A Ceremony of Carols” by Benjamin Britten, works by Paul Christiansen and other Christmas selections. More information is available at www.coloradochoir Open reception immediately following. Tickets at 303-892-5922 or online at www.augustana arts.org.
‘Comfort and Joy’
Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 14, 2 p.m., University of Denver - Newman Center. 2344 E. Iliff Ave. Featuring Sound of the Rockies, 12time Rocky Mountain District Champion with special guests the men’s chorus from Colorado Christian University and the McPhy Quartet. Tickets on sale now at www.newman tix.com/sor.
‘Christmas at the Ranch’
Dec. 13 – 15, Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Boulevard, Highlands Ranch. Tickets/info at www.chcc.org, 303791-4100.
‘Something Young: Holiday Sing-Along’
Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m., Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave., Denver. Presented by Augustana Arts, The Colorado Women’s Chorale with the Mile High Youth Choir. The program includes Barrington Bunny’s Holiday Surprise!, an upbeat adaptation of the story of a special Christmas adventure set to music. Tickets at www.augustanaarts. org or 303-388-4962.
SANTA VISITS
‘PJ’s with Santa’
Dec. 6, 5:30 p.m., dining hall, Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Children of all ages are invited to enjoy an evening with Santa Claus while wearing their best holiday sleep attire. Festivities will include a photo opportunity with Santa, dinner and cookies. Tickets are $2/person, children under 2 years old are admitted free. Must be purchased ahead of time and in person at the Student Affairs Office (Room M2820), guest limit 200. Information: Student Affairs Office at 303-7975668 or student.activities@arapahoe.edu.
Santa Claws & Paws
Dec. 8, 7 – 10 p.m., Grand Court, Cherry Creek Shopping Center. 3000 E. 1st Ave., Denver. Bring your four-legged friends for photos with Santa. www.shopcherrycreek. com.
SHOPPING
‘Santa’s Back Room’
Through Dec. 21, Thrift Mart at 1331 E. Colfax, Denver. Shoppers will find extraordinary bargains on all holiday items: handcrafted wreathes, table decorations, aprons, potholders, hats, scarves, wrapping paper, ornaments, cards, Santa’s, angels, tinsel, trees and lights. Fundraiser for Assistance League of Denver. For more information or to make a donation, call 303-322-5205 or visit www.denver.assistanceleague.org.
Young Entrepreneurs Marketplace
Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Headquarters Facility, 3550 E. First Ave., Denver. Event that allows young business owners to display and sell their unique products to the local community. This is the perfect opportunity for gift shopping and a great way to support young, local entrepreneurs. Visit www.yacenter.org.
Cookie Tin Sale
Dec. 7 – 8, 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Cherry Creek Nursing Center, 14699 E. Hampden Ave., Aurora. Open to the public.
St. Dominic’s Mercado & Craft Fair
Dec. 7-8, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Dec. 7 and 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Dec. 8, 29th & Federal Boulevard, in the lower level of the church. Great food and handcrafted items available for sale. Visit www.stdominicdenver.org.
Women’s Bean Project Holiday Fair
Dec. 6 – 8, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., at 3201 Curtis St., Denver. Santa’s visit Dec. 7, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Full line of products and new products will be available, including jewelry, soups, chili mixes, salsas, coffee, bowls, mugs, books and more. Visit www.womens beanproject.com.
South Suburban’s art instructors to sell wares
Dec. 9 – 10, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., at Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd. in Centennial. South Suburban Parks and Recreation offers opportunity to purchase homemade gifts during its annual arts and crafts sale, featuring works created by its own art staff, including photography, pottery, ornaments and crocheted hats. Admission and parking are free. A percentage of proceeds will benefit South Suburban’s Culture and Enrichment Department.
JFS receives $904,947 grant from Colorado Health Foundation
Recognizing the important need to be proactive in planning for the growing senior population, the Colorado Health Foundation awarded a three-year $904,947 grant to Jewish Family Service to design and implement a Naturally Occurring Retirement Community pilot project in Wheat Ridge and its surrounding communities for adults 60 years and older. NORCs are communities in which significant numbers of seniors have chosen to live and age in place. They promote self-sufficiency, alleviate isolation, reduce health care costs, and allow the elderly to maintain their social networks. Participants take an active role in the planning and implementation of the program, thereby em-
powering seniors to be responsible for their own health and wellness as well as for their community at large. JFS began implementing its first NORC at the Berkshires at Lowry in 2005. In 2009, JFS introduced its NORC programming at Edgewater Plaza apartments in the City of Edgewater and at Sheridan Glen in Denver County. The program in these buildings experienced such tremendous success that the residents and community leaders in the city of Edgewater approached JFS to serve all of the senior residents in the city. The NORC program in Wheat Ridge is an expanded model from traditional NORCs as it will be delivered in a larger geographic area
and there will be a greater emphasis on wellness, healthy living, and access to health care, primarily for low-income seniors. “JFS has expertise in working with seniors and a proven track record of implementing successful NORC programs,” said Cathy Grimm, JFS Senior Solutions director. “Now we can show that this model works on a larger scale and can be replicated in any other city in Colorado.” Three core partners will have the following roles: Seniors’ Resource Center will provide transportation services, coordinated care management, support to address home safety risks, and volunteers. HealthSET will offer health
screenings and Health Promotion Clinics which offer free health and wellness assessments, provide health coaching, educate residents about nutrition and other good health practices, and provide referrals to other area health care resources. Jefferson Center for Mental Health, through the innovative and collaborative Senior Reach program, will provide quality mental health services. In addition, JFS is contracting with Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. to help with construction projects to make homes more accessible for seniors with disabilities. Grimm said, “Seniors who participate in this NORC program can expect a number of favorable out-
comes, including decreased social isolation. In July 2012, The Archives of Internal Medicine published a report on the relationship between loneliness, functional decline, and death in adults older than 60 years in the United States. Completing a longitudinal study of 1,604 participants between 2002 and 2008, the authors concluded that loneliness was a predictor of functional death and decline. Other expected outcomes include: increased access to preventative health care, increased safety in the home, and an increased sense of control over their quality of life.” For information: Cathy Grimm, JFS Senior Solutions director, 720248-4601, cgrimm@jewishfamily service.org.
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Legal Notices COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1347-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 5, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Carla J Rossi Original Beneficiary(ies) World Savings Bank, FSB 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 09, 2003 Recording Information (Reception Number) B3123463 Original Principal Amount $204,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $218,278.05 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 8, BLOCK 28, GAISER HOLLY HILLS FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 2690 South Jasmine Street, Denver, CO 80222. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/08/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
11/14/2013 12/12/2013 The Villager
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 09/05/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 5600.58803 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Villager First Published November 14, 2013 Last Published December 12, 2013 Legal #:1347-2013 _________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1350-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 6, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Matthew W.Nardell
Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Universal Lending Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Date of Deed of Trust April 22, 2009 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 28, 2009 Recording Information (Reception Number) B9042542 Original Principal Amount $166,920.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $156,531.17
$151,620.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $132,486.29
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 600 South Washington Circle, Englewood, CO 80113.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 1 AND 2, BLOCK 28, JACKSON’S BROADWAY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 4200 S Elati St, Englewood, CO 80110. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/08/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
11/14/2013 12/12/2013 The Villager
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 09/06/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Reagan Larkin #42309 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 13-06043 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Villager First Published November 14, 2013 Last Published December 12, 2013 Legal #:1350-2013 _________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1412-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 19, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Kathryn Wages Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for First Magnus Financial Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust February 15, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 14, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number) B5104220 Original Principal Amount
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 ONE (1), BLOCK NINE (9), BELLEWOOD SECOND ADDITION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
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, 01/15/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
11/21/2013 12/19/2013 The Villager
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 09/19/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Published in the Villager First Published November 21, 2013 Last Published December 19, 2013 Legal #:1412-2013 ________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1418-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 24, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Marci M. Mitchell Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for GUARANTEED RATE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Nationstar Mortgage LLC Date of Deed of Trust September 15, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 21, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number) B6136050 Original Principal Amount $389,600.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $389,600.00 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 7, BLOCK 10, A RESUBDIVI-
SION OF BLOCKS 8, 9 10, 11 AND 12, CHERRY CREEK VILLAGE, THIRD FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 5060 S. Elmira Street, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/22/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
11/28/2013 12/26/2013 The Villager
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 09/24/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 9696.03468 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Villager First Published November 28, 2013 Last Published December 26, 2013 Legal #:1418-2013 ________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1433-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 26, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Brian Pettee and Alane R Pettee Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for First Magnus Financial Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for GSMPS Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-RP2 Date of Deed of Trust June 23, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 03, 2003 Recording Information (Reception Number) B3142351 Original Principal Amount $181,535.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $170,175.54 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOTS 6 AND 7, BLOCK 22, SHERIDAN SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 1720 West Girton Avenue, Englewood,, CO 80110. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee
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, 01/22/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
11/28/2013 12/26/2013 The Villager
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 09/26/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 9105.06188 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Villager First Published November 28, 2013 Last Published December 26, 2013 Legal #:1433-2013 ________________________________ NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS CRS 38-38-111(2.5b)(3a,b,d)(5) PUBLIC TRUSTEE SALE NO. 07032013 To: Record Owner of the property as of the recording of the Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled. You are advised that there are overbid funds due you. This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust and Notice of Election and Demand: Name of Record Owner as evidenced on the Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled Vince Armijo Address of Record Owner as evidenced on the recorded instrument evidencing the owner’s interest PO Box 184, Mesilla, NM 88046 Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 06, 2004 Recording Information B4140142 Recording Date of Notice of Election and Demand April 30, 2013 Recording Information of Notice of Election and Demand D3053256 Legal Description of Property LOT 11, BLOCK 25, DREAM HOUSE ACRES, 3RD FILING REVISED, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Street Address of Property 2808 E Peakview CL, Centennial, CO 80121 NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS I sold at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on 8/28/13, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, to the highest and best bidder for cash, the real property described above. An overbid was realized from the sale and, unless the funds are claimed by the owner or other persons entitled thereto within five years from the date of sale, the funds due to you will be transferred to the general fund of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, or to the State Treasurer as part of the “Unclaimed Property Act”, pursuant to Colorado law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
11/28/13 12/26/13 The Villager
Date: 9/12/13 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado
Published in the Villager First Published November 28, 2013 Last Published December 26, 2013 Legal #:0703-2013 ________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1450-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 30, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Amirdavood Pourarfaie & Mitra Pourarfaie Original Beneficiary(ies) Millennium Bank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Centennial Bank Date of Deed of Trust April 09, 2012 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 17, 2012 Recording Information (Reception Number) D2041142 Original Principal Amount $658,700.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $642,473.78 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOTS 4, 5, 6 AND 7, BLOCK 41, SOUTH BROADWAY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO; Together with all existing or subsequently erected or affixed buildings, improvements and fixtures, all easements, rights of way, and appurtenances; all water, water rights and ditch rights (including stock in utilities with ditch irrigation rights); and all other rights, royalties and profits relating to the real property, including, without limitation, all minerals, oil, gas, geothermal and similar matters. The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 4442 S Broadway, Englewood, CO 80113. 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, 01/29/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
12/5/2013 1/2/2014 The Villager
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 09/30/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Janet E Perlstein #13799 Fox Rothschild LLP 633 Seventeenth Street, Suite 2700, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 383-7623 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 115456.00060 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Villager First Published December 5, 2013 Last Published January 2, 2013
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December 5, 2013 • THE VILLAGER • PAGE 29 — Continued from page 28— Legal #: 1450-2013 ________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1455-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 1, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Maud Sullivan and Mark A Sullivan Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Team Lending Concepts Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust 2005-4, Adjustable Rate Mortgage Backed Pass Through Certificates, Series 2005-4 Date of Deed of Trust January 19, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 28, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number) B5012693 Original Principal Amount $262,200.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $262,199.66 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 22, EL VISTA, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 6207 East Euclid Avenue, Centennial, CO 80111. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/29/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest
and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
12/5/2013 1/2/2014 The Villager
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/01/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Jennifer Griest #34830 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Reagan Larkin #42309 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 13-06048 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Villager First Published December 5, 2013 Last Published January 2, 2013 Legal #: 1455-2013 _______________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1456-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 1, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Samuel B. Kenyon and Lianne A. Kenyon Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for CTX Mortgage Company, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust October 10, 2002 County of Recording Arapahoe
Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 22, 2002 Recording Information (Reception Number) B2199409 Original Principal Amount $228,415.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $186,796.74
Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 13-06623 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012
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.
Published in the Villager First Published December 5, 2013 Last Published January 2, 2013 Legal #: 1458-2013 _________________________________
LOT 12, BLOCK 18, GAISER HOLLY HILLS, SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 5641 East Bates Avenue, Denver, CO 80222. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/29/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
12/5/2013 1/2/2014 The Villager
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/01/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Jennifer Griest #34830 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Reagan Larkin #42309 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1460-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 2, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) SUSAN M. WONG Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, NEW LINE MORTGAGE, A DIVISION OF REPUBLIC MORTGAGE HOME LOANS, LLC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Date of Deed of Trust September 11, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 19, 2003 Recording Information (Reception Number) B3209448 Original Principal Amount $143,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $111,447.82 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 1, MORSE SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 4600 SOUTH GALAPAGO STREET, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/29/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
12/5/2013 1/2/2014 The Villager
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/02/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly L. Decker #32647 Toni M.N. Dale #30580 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 302, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 223-7883 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 13-049-25190 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Villager First Published December 5, 2013 Last Published January 2, 2013 Legal #: 1460-2013 ________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1466-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 3, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Peter Tigyi Original Beneficiary(ies) Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee for Option One Woodbridge Loan Trust 2004-1, Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2004-1 Date of Deed of Trust October 15, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 03, 2003 Recording Information (Reception Number) B3237983 Original Principal Amount $48,800.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $44,243.39 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence
of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. CONDOMINIUM UNIT 278, CLUB VALENCIA CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DECLARATION RECORDED ON DECEMBER 12, 1979, IN BOOK 3135 AT PAGE 443, AND CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON DECEMBER 12, 1979, IN BOOK 42 AT PAGE 74, OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY RECORDS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 1306 S Parker Rd Unit 278, Denver, CO 80231. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/29/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
12/5/2013 1/2/2014 The Villager
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/03/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: David A. Shore #19973 Edward P. O’Brien #11572 Scott D. Toebben #19011 Stephen A Hall #38186 Martin H. Shore #1800 Hellerstein and Shore PC 5347 S. Valentia Way, Suite 100, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303) 573-1080 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 13-00532SH ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Villager First Published December 5, 2013 Last Published January 2, 2013 Legal #: 1466-2013 _________________________________ DISTRICT COURT ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Arapahoe County Justice Center 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 Plaintiff: MARY C. MCNICHOLAS Defendants: 7 LYNN ROAD LLC, 15 LYNN ROAD LLC, 2000 JOHN TAYLOR LOVE RESIDENTIAL TRUST, 2000 SUZANN BLOMMER LOVE RESIDENTIAL TRUST, DEANNA ALLEN, MARTIN ALLEN, DAVID B. APPEL, ROSANNE T. APPEL, BEVERLY R. BARBER, JAMES E. BARLETT, C & R INVESTMENTS, LLC, CHASE MANHATTAN BANK USA, N.A., CHERRY CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT #5, COOK ISLANDS TRUST LIMITED, AS TRUSTEE OF PAG FAMILY TRUST SETTLEMENT OF TRUST DATED JULY 19, 1993, STEPHEN LEE DAILEY, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., MARK M. KING, MARY P. LINK, MACRO FINANCIAL GROUP, INC., LAWRENCE MARX IV, JENIFER K. MARX, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., CAROLYN S. MOORE, JOHN M. O’CONNOR, SARAH SCOTT, VASSILLIOS SIRPOLAIDIS, LYNNE L. SIRPOLAIDIS, JOHN D. STROHM, RICHARD B. TALLIAN, NANCY FRIDSTEIN TALLIAN, THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY, THE PAMELA H. FIRMAN TRUST, THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO, UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION, U.S. BANK, N.A., U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ND, BARNEY VISSER, CAROLYN M. VISSER, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., GEORGE MICHAEL WILFLEY, AND ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS WHO CLAIM ANY INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS ACTION Attorneys for Plaintiff: J. Lawrence Hamil - #4143 Alicia M. Smith - #39330 Hamil/Martin LLC 140 East 19th Avenue, Suite 600 Denver, CO 80203-1035 Telephone (303) 830-1383 email lhamil@hamilmartin.com email asmith@hamilmartin.com Case Number: 13CV30968 Division: 402 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE BELOW-NAMED DEFENDANTS:
of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the Clerk of the Court. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice. This is an action for declaratory judgment and to quiet title to the real property located in Arapahoe County, Colorado, with a street address of 4150 South University Boulevard, Englewood, Colorado 80113, Parcel Number 207701-3-01-001, described as: Lot 1, Cherry Hills Subdivision, except that portion conveyed to the Department of Highways as contained in document recorded in Book 1517 at Page 599, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to remove a restriction contained in a deed, dated January 15, 1937, and recorded on May 17, 1937, at Reception Number 225611, Book 386, Page 357. Dated October 25, 2013. Published in The Villager First Publication: October 31, 2013 Last Publication: November 29, 2013 HAMIL/MARTIN LLC By s/ J. Lawrence Hamil J. Lawrence Hamil Attorney for Plaintiff Published in the Villager First Published November 14, 2013 Last Published December 12, 2013 Legal #: 3702 _________________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ARAPAHOE COUNTY ARAPAHOE COUNTY WATER AND WASTEWATER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT PETITION FOR INCLUSION PROPOSAL: A petition for inclusion into the Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Public Improvement District has been filed with the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Public Improvement District. Petition Information: Name(s) of Petitioner(s): ViaWest, Inc. Description of Property: Parcel I: Lot 5, Douglas County Industrial Park F1, according to the Platt thereof recorded October 6, 1999 under Reception No. 99085870, County of Douglas, State of Colorado. Parcel II: Those beneficial non-exclusive access and utility easements as contained in Easement Agreement recorded December 29, 2000 at Reception No. 00094448. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on December 10, 2013 at 9:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the calendar of the Board of County Commissioners permits, the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, Colorado, acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Public Improvement District, will hold a public hearing at which all interested persons and citizens will be given the opportunity to be heard concerning the Petition for the above-described inclusion into the Public Improvement District in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-20-520, Colorado Revised Statutes. All persons having objections to this Petition may appear at this public hearing and show cause why the Petition should not be granted. The hearing will be held in the East Hearing Room, Arapahoe County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado. The Petitioners are the owners of property proposed to be included into the Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Public Improvement District. Additional information about the Petition is available in the Office of the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in the Villager FIrst Published November 21, 2013 Last Published December 5, 2013 Legal #: 3768 ________________________________ 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 Janet K. Hanson, John Hanson, John M. Hanson, John M. Hanson, Jr., Jack Hanson, Jason A. Marquez, Esq., Johnson Sauer Legal Group, LLC, Teller Properties, Inc., Paul H. Bodek, Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service, Colorado Department of Revenue, Stokes & Wolf, P.C., Jack Kintzele Attorney At Law, Ansar Pantry, Andrea’s Beauty Salon, Perfume Y Botanica San Antonio, Estrada & Sons You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 4th day of November, 2010, A.D. the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Polo Properties Ltd., the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: LOT 1 BLK 1 LIMA CENTER SUB 1ST FLG
JOHN M. O’CONNOR
and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to Polo Properties Ltd.;
COOK ISLANDS TRUST LIMITED, AS TRUSTEE OF PAG FAMILY TRUST SETTLEMENT OF TRUST DATED JULY 19, 1993
That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2009;
ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS WHO CLAIM ANY INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS ACTION
That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of John M. Hanson, Jr. for said year 2009;
You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the Complaint filed with the Court in this action, by filing with the Clerk of this Court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service
That said Polo Properties Ltd., on the 23rd day of August, 2013, the present holder of said certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued
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PAGE 30 • THE VILLAGER • December 5, 2013 — Continued from page 29— for said real estate to the said Polo Properties Ltd., at 9:00 o’clock a.m. on the 21st day of March, 2014, A.D., unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 15th day of November, 2013, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in the Villager FIrst Published November 21, 2013 Last Published December 5, 2013 Legal #: 3770 ________________________________ 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 OFI Global Asset Management, Inc., Carl A. Algermissen, OppenheimerFunds Inc., American Pacific Inc., Bill Britten, Timothy L. Abbuhl, Nora Ablutz, Bryan Cave You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 4th day of November, 2010, A.D. the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Clark Property Tax Investments, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: LOT 2 BLK 5 ARAPAHOE AIRPORT CENTER JOINT VENTURE 1ST FLG REPLAT
Estate of Judy Karen Paulsen, Deceased Case Number 2013PR888 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Distrcit Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado on or Before March 28, 2014, or the claims may be forever barred. Karl Paulson 10222 Silver Maple Circle Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 Published in the Villager First Published November 28, 2013 Last Published December 12, 2013 Legal #: 3798 ________________________________ 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 AP, LLC, DALE BEGGS, PARAGON FINANCIAL INVESTORS, LLC, ROBERT M. ALEXANDER, SOUTHEAST METRO STORM WATER AUTHORITY, CAPITAL ONE BANK, PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 10th day of November, 2008 A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to ROBERT S. BELICA, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: LOT 8 BLK 1 POTOMAC PARK
and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to Clark Property Tax Investments;
and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to ROBERT S. BELICA,
That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2009;
That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2007;
That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Oppenheimer Funds Inc. for said year 2009;
That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of AP, LLC, for said year 2007;
That said Clark Property Tax Investments, on the 21st day of August, 2013, the present holder of said certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate;
That said ROBERT S. BELICA on the 5th day of September, 2013, the present holder of said certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate;
That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Clark Property Tax Investments, at 9:00 o’clock a.m. on the 21st day of March, 2014, A.D., unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 15th day of November, 2013, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in the Villager FIrst Published November 21, 2013 Last Published December 5, 2013 Legal #: 3771 ________________________________ 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 Premier Bank, Rocky Mountain Empire Properties LLC, Jerod C. Madeo, Dillon Court Partners LLC, Bieging, Shapiro & Barber LLP, Kim Pavlin, Land Title Guarantee Company, Steven R. Pankoski, Laurel A. Pankoski, Arapahoe County Public Trustee, Title America, Stryan Builders L.L.C., Berenbaum Weinshienk PC, Wells Fargo Bank National Association You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 4th day of November, 2010, A.D. the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Clark Property Tax Investments, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: LOT 8 BLK 1 CENTENNIAL EAST CORPORATE CENTER 3RD FLG and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to Clark Property Tax Investments; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2009; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Dillon Court Partners, LLC, for said year 2009; That said Clark Property Tax Investments, on the 21st day of August, 2013, the present holder of said certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Clark Property Tax Investments, at 9:00 o’clock a.m. on the 21st day of March, 2014, A.D., unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 15th day of November, 2013, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in the Villager FIrst Published November 21, 2013 Last Published December 5, 2013 Legal #: 3772 ________________________________ NOTICE TO CREDITORS
That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said ROBERT S. BELICA at 9:00 AM o’clock. on the 7th day of March, 2014 A.D., unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 20th day of November, 2013 A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in the Villager First Published November 28, 2013 Last Published December 12, 2013 Legal #: 3801 ________________________________ 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 AP, LLC, DALE BEGGS, PARAGON FINANCIAL INVESTORS, LLC, ROBERT M. ALEXANDER, SOUTHEAST METRO STORM WATER AUTHORITY, CAPITAL ONE BANK, PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 10th day of November, 2008 A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to ROBERT S. BELICA, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: LOT 6 BLK 1 POTOMAC PARK and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to ROBERT S. BELICA, That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2007; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of AP, LLC, for said year 2007; That said ROBERT S. BELICA on the 5th day of September, 2013, the present holder of said certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said ROBERT S. BELICA at 9:00 AM o’clock. on the 7th day of March, 2014 A.D., unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 20th day of November, 2013 A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in the Villager First Published November 28, 2013 Last Published December 12, 2013 Legal #: 3802 ________________________________ 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 AP, LLC, DALE BEGGS, PARAGON FINANCIAL INVESTORS, LLC, ROBERT M. ALEXANDER, SOUTHEAST METRO STORM WATER AUTHORITY, CAPITAL ONE BANK, PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 10th day of November, 2008 A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to ROBERT S. BELICA, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: LOT 2 BLK 3 POTOMAC PARK and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to ROBERT S. BELICA, That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2007; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of AP, LLC, for said year 2007; That said ROBERT S. BELICA on the 5th day of September, 2013, the present holder of said certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said ROBERT S. BELICA at 9:00 AM o’clock. on the 7th day of March, 2014 A.D., unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 20th day of November, 2013 A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in the Villager First Published November 28, 2013 Last Published December 12, 2013 Legal #: 3803 ________________________________ 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 LESTER L. COLE, ANN M. COLE, UNIVERSITY PRE-SCHOOL AND CHILD CARE, INC. You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 10th day of November, 2008 A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to ROBERT S. BELICA, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: THE E 200 FT OF LOT 3 EX S 17 FT BLK 3 RICHLAND ADD and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to ROBERT S. BELICA, That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2007; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of LESTSER L. COLE & ANN M. COLE, for said year 2007; That said ROBERT S. BELICA on the 5th day of September, 2013, the present holder of said certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said ROBERT S. BELICA at 9:00 AM o’clock. on the 7th day of March, 2014 A.D., unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 20th day of November, 2013 A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in the Villager First Published November 28, 2013 Last Published December 12, 2013 Legal #: 3804 ________________________________ 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 EUGENE’S INDUSTRIAL CLEANING SERVICE, LLC, REX A. WEIMER, JEROLD R. WILCZEWSKI, JW LIENS, REOCO, LLC, TADGH MACAULAY, You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 10th day of November, 2008 A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to GERALD MORRIS, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: UNIT 202 BLDG B10 AS PER CONDO DECLARATION RECORDED IN B3414 P741 SPINNAKER RUN II CONDOS and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to GERALD MORRIS, That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2007; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of JEROLD R. WILCZEWSKI, for said year 2007; That said GERALD MORRIS on the 5th day of September, 2013, the present holder of said certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate;
That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said GERALD MORRIS at 9:00 AM o’clock. on the 7th day of March, 2014 A.D., unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 20th day of November, 2013 A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in the Villager First Published November 28, 2013 Last Published December 12, 2013 Legal #: 3805 ________________________________ 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 MEADOW HILLS IV CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., COLORADO PROPERTY MANAGEMENT GROUP, THE GENESEE COMPANY, DAVID L. DENTON, ROGER CLINKENBEARD, JOYCE CLINKENBEARD You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 15th day of November, 2000 A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to MARK EAMES, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: TRACT A BLK 1 MEADOW HILLS COUNTRY CLUB SUB 12TH FLG and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to MARK EAMES, That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 1999; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of MEADOW HILLS IV CONDOMINIUM ASSOC INC., for said year 1999; That said MARK EAMES on the 16th day of September, 2013, the present holder of said certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said MARK EAMES at 9:00 AM o’clock. on the 7th day of March, 2014 A.D., unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 20th day of November, 2013 A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in the Villager First Published November 28, 2013 Last Published December 12, 2013 Legal #: 3806 ________________________________ 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 BARBARA PARRISH You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 15th day of November, 2000 A.D. the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Arapahoe County, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: TRACT A HOMESTEAD OFFICE PARK 1ST FLG and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to Arapahoe County; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 1999; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Barbara Parrish for said year 1999; That on the 20th day of November, 2000, A.D. said Arapahoe County assigned said certificate of purchase to MARK EAMES. That said MARK EAMES, on the 16th day of September 2013, the present holder of said certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said MARK EAMES, at 9 AM o’clock. on the 7th day of March, 2013, 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 20th day of November, 2013, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in the Villager First Published November 28, 2013 Last Published December 12, 2013 Legal #: 3807 ________________________________ 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
ANTELOPE INVESTORS, LLC, JERRY M. ROHLFS, THE COLLECTIONS COMPANY, LLC, ALBION INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED, FIRSTIER BANK, FDIC, JAMES M. ELLIOT, ALMA INVESTMENTS, 2011-SIP-1 RADC VENTURE, LLC., HRC SVC POOL II ACQUISITION, ANDREW J. BLOOM, HUDSON REALTY CAPITAL LLC, PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 4th day of November, 2010 A.D. the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Arapahoe County, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: LOT 144 ANTELOPE HILLS 1ST FLG EX M/R’S and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to Arapahoe County; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2009; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Barbara Parrish for said year 2009; That on the 17th day of March, 2011, A.D. said Arapahoe County assigned said certificate of purchase to EVONE LLC. That said EVONE LLC, on the 5th day of October, 2013, the present holder of said certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said EVONE LLC, at 9 AM o’clock. on the 7th day of March, 2013, 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 20th day of November, 2013, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in the Villager First Published November 28, 2013 Last Published December 12, 2013 Legal #: 3808 ________________________________ CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AN APPLICATION FOR A BEER & WINE LICENSE DECEMBER 19, 2013 Notice is hereby given that the Centennial Liquor Licensing Authority will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at 6:00 p.m., Centennial Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, Colorado, to consider an application for a new Beer & Wine License for Larkburger of Colorado, LLC dba Larkburger, 7530 S. University Blvd Unit 100, Centennial, CO 80122. The applicant is a corporation: Adam Baker, Managing Member 7530 S. University Blvd Unit 100 Centennial, CO 80122 Public comment will be heard at the hearing or written communications regarding the issuance of this license may be submitted to the Liquor License Administrator, Centennial Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, CO 80112 by no later than December 19, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. By order of Brenda J. Madison, City Clerk November 18, 2013. /s/ Barbara Setterlind Deputy City Clerk Published in the Villager First Published November 28, 2013 Legal #: 3809 ________________________________ CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE ORDINANCE 17, SERIES 2013 A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE AMENDING ARTICLE XVII, CHAPTER 16 OF THE CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS Copies of the Ordinances are on file at the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Published in the Villager First Published November 28, 2013 Legal #: 3810 ________________________________ 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 December 20, 2013 to Aggregate Industries – WCR, Inc., for all work done by said contractor for the project called 2012 Pavement 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. Phillips, City Clerk /s/ Ronald J. Rakowsky, Mayor Published in the Villager First Published November 28, 2013 Last Published December 5, 2013 Legal #: 3811 ________________________________ NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT For Greenwood Village Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado will make final payment at the City Hall, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591 on the 6th day of December, 2013 to Superior Roofing for all work done by said contractor for the project called City Hall Roof Replacement, 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. Phillips City Clerk /s/ Ronald J. Rakowsky Mayor Published in the Villager First Published November 28, 2013 Last Published December 5, 2013 Legal #: 3812 ________________________________ ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado (the “City”) will receive sealed bids at the City Engineer’s Office, 10001 East Costilla Avenue, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80112-3730, until 3:00 pm on Friday, December 13, 2013 for William McKinley Carson Park Pond Improvements. The scope of the project includes stabilizing the edge of the existing pond and drainage way with boulders and wetland plantings. Additionally, the project involves the installation of manholes, concrete storm sewer pipe, and headwalls. The plans and specifications for William McKinley Carson Park Pond Improvements are available electronically via QuestCDN on the Greenwood Village website (www.greenwoodvillage.com/ bids). The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to make final determination in the event of duplications. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for opening thereof. There will be a mandatory pre-bid meeting on December 3, 2013 at 10:00 am. The meeting will be conducted at the Greenwood Village City Hall, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado, 80111. Please check at the front desk for the room location. Preference is hereby given to materials, supplies, and provisions produced, manufactured, or grown in Colorado, quality being equal to articles offered by competitors outside of the State. Colorado labor shall be employed to perform the work for which bids are requested herein to the extent of not less than eighty percent (80%) of each type or class of labor in the several classifications of skilled and common labor employed on such work, pursuant to C.R.S. § 8-17-101. The City requires a certified or cashier’s check, or a corporate surety bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid amount before the City can accept or consider any bid. The bid and the deposit shall be filed with the City Engineer’s Office, securely sealed and endorsed on the outside with a brief statement as to the nature of the item or work for which the bid is provided. Upon a bid award, such bond shall be returned to the unsuccessful bidder(s). In the case of the successful bidder, the bid bond will be returned upon receipt of the required payment and performance bonds, each in the full amount of the contract price Such bonds will be retained by the City until the two year (2) warranty period has expired. Bids will be opened publicly at 3:01 pm on December 13, 2013, at the Greenwood Village Maintenance Facility, and shall be tabulated by the City. Any questions regarding the project should be directed Suzanne Moore at (303) 708-6142. /s/ John Sheldon Director of Public Works Published in the Villager First Published November 28, 2013 Last Published December 5, 2013 Legal #: 3813 ________________________________ NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Arthiur Lee Blakelly, Deceased Case Number 2013PR 816 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to Arapahoe County District Court, County OF ARAPAHOE, State of Colorado on or before April 8, 2014, or the claims may be forever barred. Kevin M. Wein for Co-Personal Representatives Miranda F. Blakely and Arlene C. Young 8557 West Quarles Place Littleton, CO 80128 (720) 283 0820 kevinmwein@gmail.com Published in the Villager First Published November 28, 2013 Last Published December 12, 2013 Legal #: 3817 ________________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY
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December 5, 2013 • THE VILLAGER •PAGE 31 — Continued from page 30— NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENTS CASE NO. W13-004 PROPOSAL: The Arapahoe County Engineering Services Division is proposing amendments to the Land Development Code (“LDC”) to update provisions related to floodplain management and flood damage prevention contained in Chapter 9 (Other Zone Districts), Section 9-400 F-Floodplain Zone District; Chapter 12 (Specific Regulations), Section 12-2000 (Floodplain Management and Flood Damage Prevention Regulations); and Chapter 19 (Definitions) (hereafter referred to as “Floodplain Management Regulations” collectively). The full-text version of these Floodplain Management Regulations is available on the County’s website, www.arapahoegov.com under “County News.” NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on December 17, 2013 at 9:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the calendar of the Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners permits, a public hearing will be held at which time all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the above-described LDC Amendments, Case No. W13-004. The hearing will be held in the East Hearing Room at the Arapahoe County 5334 S Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado 80120 at the above date and time. More information regarding these amendments as well as the full text modifications are available for public inspection in the case files at the offices of the Engineering Services Division, Arapahoe County Public Works and Development, Arapahoe County Lima Plaza Campus, 6924 S. Lima St., Centennial CO 80112, 720-874-6500, during regular business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board
Legal #: 3819 ________________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED BUDGET AMENDMENTS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 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: WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2013 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office is requesting a transfer of $20,276 from their General Fund budget and $11,000 from the Arapahoe Law Enforcement Authority Fund budget to the Central Service Fund for the purchase of security cameras; 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 $20,276 from the General Fund, Sheriff’s Office and $11,000 from the Arapahoe Law Enforcement Authority Fund to the Central Service Fund, and to appropriate $31,276 in the Central Service Fund for the purchase of security cameras. 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. II
Published in the Villager First Published December 5, 2013 Legal #: 3618 ________________________________
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2013 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and
ARAPAHOE COUNTY INVITATION FOR BID IFB-13-96 WATER REVERSE OSMOSIS / FILTRATION SYSTEMS FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY
WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office will receive $97,302 in revenue for the Detention Restoring Individuals Safely and Effectively (RISE) program, and requests that this be recognized and appropriated in the General Fund; and
Notice is hereby given that the Arapahoe County Purchasing Division will be accepting bids for the lease/rent of Water Reverse Osmosis / Filtration Systems and the service of these machines for Arapahoe County.
WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office also requests that an additional 6.0 FTEs be authorized for this program in the General Fund; and
All Arapahoe County solicitations can now be obtained from the County’s website. The Invitation for Bid (IFB13-96) document can be obtained by going to the Arapahoe County website www.arapahoegov.com, then go to the Finance Department, and under the Finance Department select Purchasing then go to the Quick Link for the Rocky Mountain ePurchasing website. Submittals must be received in the Purchasing Division, located at 5334 South Prince Street, 4th Floor, Littleton, CO 80120, no later than 2:00 p.m. local time on January 2, 2014. The County reserves the right to waive any or all informalities or irregularities and to reject any or all submittals. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in the Villager First Published December 5, 2013
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 $97,302 in the General Fund, and to authorize 6.0 additional FTEs for the Detention RISE program. 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. III WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2013 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the BOCC Administration Department is requesting a supplemental of $8,000 from the unappropriated fund
balance of the General Fund, to be used to cover increased health insurance costs and those related to the vacancy savings reductions; and
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.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2013 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to appropriate $8,000 in the General Fund, BOCC Administration Department to cover increased costs.
WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office is requesting a transfer of $6,429 from the Forfeited Property Fund to the Central Service Fund for the purchase of a double cavity convection oven; 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. IV WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2013 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, it has been determined that the General Fund should reimburse the County Fair Fund $3,165 for the tickets used by employees, and therefore a transfer of $3,165 from the General Fund, Administrative Services Department to the Fair Fund is necessary; and WHEREAS, it has also been determined that the General Fund should provide funding in the amount of $80,000 to the Fair Fund to cover the excess expenses of the 2013 County Fair; 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 $83,165 from the unappropriated balance of the General Fund, Administrative Services Department, then transfer to the Fair Fund, and to recognize and appropriate same in the Fair Fund for purposes of employee tickets and Fair 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 2013 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office needs to replace a vehicle that was totaled in an accident; and WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office is requesting a transfer of $16,955 from the Self-Insurance Fund to the Central Service Fund, plus an additional appropriation of $12,896 from the unappropriated fund balance of the Central Service Fund which represents the IG rents that were previously paid in for the replacement of the vehicle; 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 approve a transfer of $16,955 from the Self-Insurance Fund to the Central Service Fund, then to recognize and appropriate a total of $29,851 in the Central Service Fund for the replacement of the vehicle. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of
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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 approve a transfer of $6,429 from the Forfeited Property Fund to the Central Service Fund, and then to recognize and appropriate same in the Central Service Fund for the purchase of a double cavity convection oven. 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 2013 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Facilities & Fleet Management Department has received $34,156 from Dove Valley Metro District as reimbursement for sidewalk improvements as part of the ACJC Parking Lot Expansion project, and requests that this revenue be recognized and appropriated in the Capital Expenditure Fund; and WHEREAS, $90,000 is needed for additional security equipment for the ACJC Lobby Expansion project to be purchased out of the Central Service Fund, and a reallocation of project funds needs to be transferred from the General Fund to the Central Service Fund instead of the Capital Expenditure Fund; and WHEREAS, $30,069 was received in the Grant Fund, Sheriff’s Office for additional security equipment for the ACJC Lobby Expansion project, which needs to be recognized and appropriated in the Grant Fund, then transferred to the Central Service 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 $34,156 in the Capital Expenditure Fund for reimbursement for sidewalk improvements for the ACJC Parking Lot Expansion project. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to recognize and appropriate $30,069 in the Grant Fund, then transfer same to the Central Service Fund, reduce the transfer from the General Fund to the Capital Expenditure Fund by $90,000, transfer $90,000 from the General Fund to the Central Service Fund, and recognize and appropriate a total of $120,069 in the Central Service Fund for additional security equipment for the ACJC Lobby Expansion project.
appropriated from the unappropriated fund balance in the Central Service Fund which represents the IG rents that were paid in for the replacement of the vehicle; 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 $21,000 in the Central Service Fund for a vehicle replacement for the Public Works and Development Department. 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 2013 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Finance Department has determined that a correction is needed to the Central Service Fund and to the Capital Expenditure Fund as a result of reappropriation and the rounding of numbers; and WHEREAS, the Finance Department has also determined that a similar correction is needed to the Sheriff’s Commissary Fund as a result of the final audit figures; 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 reduce the appropriation in the Central Service Fund by $1, to increase the appropriation in the Capital Expenditure Fund by $1, and to reduce the appropriation in the Sheriff’s Commissary Fund by $1 for corrections due to reappropriation and the rounding of final audit figures. 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 2013 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Human Services Department was given approval for the addition of 3.0 FTEs in the Social Services Fund for the LINKS program; and WHEREAS, it has been determined that these 3.0 FTEs are temporary grant funded positions with benefits and not part of the authorized FTE count, and should be reduced in the Social Services 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 reduce the authorized FTE count by 3.0 FTEs in the Social Services Fund, Human Services Department.
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.
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WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2013 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2013 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and
WHEREAS, the Open Space and Intergovernmental Relations Department has partnered with Dove Valley Metro District to improve the signage at Dove Valley Park, and requests that $70,000 be appropriated from the unappropriated fund balance of the Recreation District Fund for this project; and
WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office has received revenue of $900 from Greenwood Village and $450 from Breckenridge for driving track fees, $643 from Castle Rock for track damage reimbursement, and $28,080 in reimbursement revenue for Riot Fest, and requests that this revenue be recognized and appropriated in the General Fund, Sheriff’s Office; and
WHEREAS, the Open Space and Intergovernmental Relations Department has partnered with Urban Drainage and Flood Control District and SEMSWA for construction of a natural play area at Cherry Creek Valley Ecological Park, and requests that $25,000 be appropriated from the unappropriated fund balance of the Recreation District Fund for this 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 appropriate a total of $95,000 from the unappropriated fund balance of the Recreation District Fund for signage at Dove Valley Park and a natural play area at Cherry Creek Valley Ecological Park. 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, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 29-1-109, C.R.S., as required by law.
XIV WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2013 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office has received revenue of $6,888 from the South Metro Drug Task Force for forfeited funds and $4,849 in Federal forfeiture funds, 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.
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, the Public Works Department is requesting a vehicle to replace an old vehicle that requires extensive repairs, is requesting that $21,000 be
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 a total of $745,577 and appropriate same in the Arapahoe/Douglas Works! Fund for various job training and education programs. 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 2013 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Community Resources Department will receive $21,145 in additional Community Correction revenue, $20,000 in Colorado Veterans Administration Outreach revenue and $10,000 in TEFAP revenue, and requests that this revenue be recognized and appropriated in the Grant 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 a total of $51,145 and appropriate same in the Grant Fund for Community Corrections, Veterans Outreach and TEFAP programs. 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. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in the Villager First Published December 5, 2013 Legal #: 3620 ________________________________ 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: KEVRALYNN O’DONNELL Child, And Concerning: MARGARET ROSENFELDT AND THOMAS O’DONNELL Respondents, Marilee McWilliams Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive, Aurora, CO 80012 Tel: (303) 636-1883 Fax: (303) 636-1889 Registration No. 16564
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding THOMAS O’DONNELL is set for December 16, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. in Division 24 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7305 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child(ren) dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to recognize and appropriate a total of $11,737 in the Forfeited Property Fund, for forfeited property funds received.
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WHEREAS, the Community Resources Department will receive $745,577 in new revenue for H1B training, Emergency Unemployment Compensation, Unemployment Insurance Pilot project, Wagner-Peyser, Dislocated Worker, Colorado Parent Education project, Colorado Urban Workforce Alliance Healthcare Partnership, and various other grants, and requests that this revenue be recognized and appropriated in the Arapahoe/ Douglas Works! Fund; 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, the Public Works & Development Department is requesting a transfer of $25,865 from the Road & Bridge Fund to the Central Service Fund for a liquid anti-icing and dispensing system; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2013 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and
XVI WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2013 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and
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WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 29-1-109, C.R.S., as required by law.
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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to recognize and appropriate a total of $30,073 in the General Fund, Sheriff’s Office for driving track and Riot Fest revenue.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2013 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to transfer $25,865 from the Road & Bridge Fund to the Central Service Fund, and to recognize and appropriate same in the Central Service Fund for the purchase of a liquid anti-icing and dispensing system.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to recognize and appropriate a total of $154,852 in the Grant Fund for various grant revenues.
XV WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2013 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office has received grant revenue of $25,000 for the High Visibility Enforcement grant, $85,772 for the Jail Based Behavioral Health Services (JBBHS) grant, $1,195 for the ICAC grant, $4,750 for the antiterrorism emergency assistance program grant and $38,135 for the emergency court security grant, and requests that this revenue be recognized and appropriated in the Grant Fund; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 29-1-109, C.R.S., as required by law.
Division: 24 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT
Published in the Villager First Published December 5, 2013 Legal #: 3621 ________________________________ 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: ZION WEATHERSBY Child, And Concerning: ANGELITA WEATHERSBY, LUKE DUNN (DECEASED), AND JOHN DOE Respondents, And concerning: BELINDA WEATHERSBY AND ANTHONY WEATHERSBY Special Respondents. Marilee McWilliams Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive, Aurora, CO 80012 Tel: (303) 636-1883 Fax: (303) 636-1889
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Tips for holiday fire safety Submitted by City of Littleton Decorating homes and businesses is a long-standing tradition around the holiday season. Unfortunately, these same decorations may increase chances of fire. Based on data from the National Fire Protection Association and the U.S. Fire Administration, an estimated 240 home fires involving Christmas trees and another 150 involving holiday lights and other decorative lighting occur each year. Together, these fires result in 21 deaths and $25.2 million in direct property damage. Following a few simple safety tips can keep lights, candles and the ever-popular Christmas tree and yuletide logs from creating a tragedy. Learn how to prevent a fire and make sure all exits are accessible and not blocked by decorations or trees. Remember: Celebrating with alcoholic beverages may impair judgment for proper control and extinguishment.
Holiday lights
• Inspect lights each year for frayed wires, bare spots, gaps in the insulation, broken or cracked sockets and excessive kink-
ing or wear. Use only lighting listed by an approved testing laboratory. • Do not overload electrical outlets. Do not link more than three light strands, unless the directions indicate it is safe. Connect strings of lights to an extension cord before plugging the cord into the outlet. Make sure to periodically check the wires. They should not be warm to the touch. • Be mindful of exterior decorations . Trees are dormant in the winter and live on much less moisture. Even if snow is on the ground, holiday lights on trees beyond the home can provide an ignition source.
Holiday decorations
• All decorations should be nonflammable or flame resistant and placed away from heat vents. If you are using a metallic or artificial tree, make sure it is flame resistant. • Ensure that trees and other holiday decorations do not block an exit way. In the event of a fire, time is of the essence. A blocked entry/exit way puts you and your family at risk. • Never put wrapping paper in the fireplace . It can result in a very large fire, throwing off danger-
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City Clerk. The ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, 303754-3302. The full text of the ordinance is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com.
NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT
By: Brenda J. Madison, MMC City Clerk
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding JOHN DOE is set for December 16, 2013 at 10:00 AM in Division 24 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7305 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child(ren) dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code.
Published in the Villager First Published December 5, 2013 Legal #: 3624 ________________________________
Case No: 13JV0990
Published in the Villager First Published December 5, 2013 Legal #: 3622 ________________________________ NOTICE CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, December 2, 2013, the Centennial City Council passed on first reading: CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO ORDINANCE NO. 2013 O-43 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO ANNEXING CERTAIN TERRITORY TO THE CITY KNOWN AS THE CENTENNIAL EAST CORPORATE CENTER ANNEXATION NO. 1 The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk. The ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, 303754-3302. The full text of the ordinance is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com. By: Brenda J. Madison, MMC City Clerk Published in the Villager First Published December 5, 2013 Legal #: 3623 ________________________________ NOTICE CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, December 2, 2013, the Centennial City Council passed on first reading: CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO ORDINANCE NO. 2013 O-44 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO APPROVING ANNEXATION AGREEMENTS FOR PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE CENTENNIAL EAST CORPORATE CENTER ANNEXATION NO. 1 The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the
NOTICE CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, December 2, 2013, the Centennial City Council passed on first reading: CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO ORDINANCE NO. 2013 O-45 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO APPROVING INITIAL ZONING OF PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE CENTENNIAL EAST CORPORATE CENTER ANNEXATION NO. 1 FROM ARAPAHOE COUNTY MIXED-USE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (M-U PUD) TO CITY OF CENTENNIAL INDUSTRIAL (I) UNDER THE 2011 LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AND CITY OF CENTENNIAL MIXED-USE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (M-U PUD) UNDER THE 2001 LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk. The ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, 303754-3302. The full text of the ordinance is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com. By: Brenda J. Madison, MMC City Clerk Published in the Villager First Published December 5, 2013 Legal #: 3625 ________________________________ NOTICE CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, December 2, 2013, the Centennial City Council passed on first reading: CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO ORDINANCE NO. 2013 O-46 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO ANNEXING CERTAIN TERRITORY TO THE CITY KNOWN AS THE CENTENNIAL EAST CORPORATE CENTER ANNEXATION NO. 2 The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk. The ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, 303754-3302. The full text of the ordinance is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com. By: Brenda J. Madison, MMC City Clerk Published in the Villager
ous sparks and embers that may result in a chimney fire.
Candle care
• Never leave a burning candle unattended. Consider using battery-operated flameless candles, which can look, smell and feel like real candles. • If you do use lit candles, make sure they are in stable holders and place them where they cannot be easily knocked down. Keep candles at least 12 inches from anything that can burn. Avoid using candles in bedrooms. • Never put lit candles on or near a tree.
Christmas trees
If your household includes a natural tree, keep it watered at all times. Typically, shorts in electrical lights or open flames from candles, lighters or matches start tree fires. Well-watered trees are not a problem. A dry and neglected tree can be. Needles on fresh trees should be green and hard to pull back from the branches, and the needles should not break if the tree has been freshly cut. The trunk should be sticky to the touch. Old trees can be identified by bouncing the
tree trunk on the ground. If many needles fall off, the tree has been cut too long and has probably dried out and is a fire hazard. Do not place your tree close to a heat source, including a fireplace or heat vent. The heat will dry out the tree, causing it to be more easily ignited by heat, flame or sparks. Be careful not to drop or flick cigarette ashes near a tree. Do not put your live tree up too early or leave it up for longer than two weeks. Never put tree branches or needles in a fireplace or wood-burning stove. When the tree becomes dry, discard it promptly. The best way to dispose of your tree is by taking it to a recycling center or having it hauled away by a community pickup service.
Fireplace safety
• Have your chimney or wood stove inspected and cleaned annually. Clear the area around the hearth of debris, decorations and flammable materials. Keep air inlets on wood stoves open and never restrict air supply to fireplaces. Otherwise, you may cause creo-
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OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING AMENDMENTS TO THE 2011 LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
NOTICE CITY OF CENTENNIAL
The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk. The ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, 303754-3302. The full text of the ordinance is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, December 2, 2013, the Centennial City Council passed on first reading: CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO ORDINANCE NO. 2013 O-47 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO APPROVING AN ANNEXATION AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE CENTENNIAL EAST CORPORATE CENTER ANNEXATION NO. 2 The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk. The ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, 303754-3302. The full text of the ordinance is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com. By: Brenda J. Madison, MMC City Clerk Published in the Villager First Published December 5, 2013 Legal #: 3627 ________________________________ NOTICE CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, December 2, 2013, the Centennial City Council passed on first reading: CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO ORDINANCE NO. 2013 O-48 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO APPROVING INITIAL ZONING OF PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE CENTENNIAL EAST CORPORATE CENTER ANNEXATION NO. 2 FROM ARAPAHOE COUNTY MIXED-USE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (M-U PUD) TO CITY OF CENTENNIAL INDUSTRIAL (I) UNDER THE 2011 LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk. The ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, 303754-3302. The full text of the ordinance is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com. By: Brenda J. Madison, MMC City Clerk Published in the Villager First Published December 5, 2013 Legal #: 3628 ________________________________ NOTICE CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, December 2, 2013, the Centennial City Council passed on first reading: CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO ORDINANCE NO. 2013 O-49 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO AMENDING CHAPTER 12
By: Brenda J. Madison, MMC City Clerk Published in the Villager First Published December 5, 2013 Legal #: 3629 ________________________________ CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS LAND USE FUND NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Centennial, Colorado will conduct a public hearing on Monday, December 9, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. regarding Supplemental Appropriations for the FY2013 City of Centennial Budget. The public hearing will be held at the Centennial Civic Center, 13133 East Arapahoe Road, Council Chambers, Centennial, CO 80112. Copies of Resolution No. 2013-R-89 and the FY2013 City of Centennial Budget are available for inspection by the public at the Centennial Civic Center. Any interested elector of the City of Centennial may file any objections to the proposed Supplemental Appropriations to the FY2013 City of Centennial Budget with the City of Centennial, 13133 East Arapahoe Road, Centennial, CO 80112, anytime prior to final approval at the public hearing on December 9, 2013. /s/ Brenda J. Madison, MMC City of Centennial, City Clerk Published in the Villager First Published December 5, 2013 Legal #: 3630 ________________________________ A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 24 SERIES OF 2013 INTRODUCED BY: COUNCILMEMBER SCHLUTER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 16-2-270 OF THE GREENWOOD VILLAGE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VARIANCE REQUESTS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO, ORDAINS: Section 1. Section 16-2-270 of the Greenwood Village Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 16-2-270. Public notice. (a) Applicability. Notice of all public hearings under this Article shall be required as set forth in the Public Notice table. (b) Notice by mail. (1) Responsibility. For any application that requires notice by mail, the applicant shall be responsible for mailing the notice at the applicant’s expense (2) Distance. Notice shall be provided to the record owners of all neighboring real property as follows:
sote buildup that could lead to a chimney fire. • Never use flammable liquids to start a fire. Never burn cardboard boxes, trash or debris in your fireplace or wood stove. Use only seasoned hardwood. Soft, moist wood accelerates creosote buildup. In pellet stoves, burn only dry, seasoned wood pellets. • Protect the outside of your home. Stack firewood outdoors at least 30 feet away. Keep your roof clear of leaves, pine needles and other debris. Cover the chimney with a mesh screen spark arrester and don’t forget to remove branches hanging above the chimney, flues or vents. • Protect the inside of your home. Install smoke
alarms on every level, including the inside and outside of sleeping areas. Test them monthly and change the batteries at least once a year. Provide proper venting systems for all heating equipment. Extend all vent pipes at least three feet above the roof. Never leave a fire unattended. Extinguish it before going to bed or leaving the house. • Allow ashes to cool before disposing of them. Place ashes in a tightly covered metal container and keep the container at least 10 feet away from your home and any other nearby buildings. Never empty the ash directly into a trashcan. Douse and saturate the ashes with water.
a. Notice shall be provided to the record owners of all real property within the corporate boundaries of the City within two thousand (2,000) feet of the property lines of the property included in the application, to any properties outside the corporate boundaries of the City that lie immediately adjacent to the subject property, and to any neighborhood groups or homeowners’ associations registered with the City within the area of notification, at least fifteen (15) days prior to the hearing for rezoning, MDP, SDP, PUD, SUP, Major Subdivision (preliminary plats), and major modifications to MDPs, PUDs or SDPs.
SUP, Major Subdivision (preliminary plats), and major modifications to MDPs, PUDs, SDPs, Planned Sign Programs, SUP Amendments and Telecommunications SUPs. For Variances, signs shall be placed adjacent to each street adjoining the property at the locations selected by the City, and on the property at areas within 100 ft. of a sidewalk or trail located on publicly owned property at least fifteen (15) days prior to the public hearing.
b. Notice shall be provided to the record owners of all real property within the corporate boundaries of the City within one thousand (1,000) feet of the property lines of the property included in the application, to any properties outside the corporate boundaries of the City that lie immediately adjacent to the subject property, and to any neighborhood groups or homeowners’ associations registered with the City within the area of notification, at least fifteen (15) days prior to the hearing for Planned Sign Programs, Variances, SUP Amendments and Telecommunications SUPs. c. Notice shall be provided to the record owners of all real property within the corporate boundaries of the City that lie immediately adjacent to the subject property, at least fifteen (15) days prior to the hearing for a Variance. d. For Planned Sign Programs, notice shall be provided as follows: i. Notice shall be provided to all record owners of all real property adjacent to all Planned Sign Program requests. ii. Notice shall be provided to all record owners of residential property within 500 feet of a proposed sign that will be visible to said residential properties. iii. Notice shall be provided to the record owners of all residential property within 1000 feet of a proposed sign that will be visible to said properties and which sign requests a variation greater than 150 percent of standards otherwise allowed by this Code.
(3) Proof. An affidavit of posting signed by the applicant with a photograph of the signs shall constitute prima facie evidence of the required posting. (4) Removal. Signs should be removed within three (3) days after the close of the hearing. (d) Notice by publication. (1) Responsibility. The City shall be responsible for notice of publication at the City’s cost. (2) Manner. The City shall publish notice of the date, time, location and subject matter of a public hearing on its website at least fifteen (15) days prior to the hearing; provided that technical issues with the website which affect the publication shall not invalidate any public notice or require continuation or postponement of any public hearing. (3) Proof. The City Clerk shall provide proof of publication at the public hearing. Section 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect six (6) days after publication following final passage. INTRODUCED AND APPROVED ON FIRST READING ON THE 2nd DAY OF DECEMBER, 2013, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN THE VILLAGER. s/ Ronald J. Rakowsky, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Susan M. Phillips, MMC, City Clerk Published in the Villager First Published December 5, 2013 Legal #: 3631 ________________________________ NOTICE TO CREDITORS
(3) Manner. Notice by mail shall be sent by first-class United States mail.
Estate of PAUL RAY RUNYUN, Deceased
(4) Proof. The applicant shall file an affidavit of mailing with the Director, attached to a copy of the letter sent and the addresses to which the letters were sent. This affidavit and attachments shall constitute prima facie evidence of the fact that the notice by mail was done in the prescribed manner.
Case Number 13PR758 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Distrcit Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado on or Before March 28, 2014, or the claims may be forever barred.
(c) Notice by posting.
Trudi Lestig, Personal Representative C/O Lenny Best, Attorney 3801 E Florida Ave., Ste 600 Denver, CO 80210
(1) Responsibility. For posted notice, the City shall provide the required signs, but the applicant shall be responsible for posting the signs and ensuring that the signs remain posted and legible throughout the required time period. (2) Manner. The signs provided by the City shall be posted adjacent to on each street adjoining the property at the locations selected by the City, for a period of at least fifteen (15) days prior to the public hearing for rezoning, MDP, SDP, PUD,
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