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Waking up the ‘Year of the Rooster’ Japanese taiko drummers put a beat to the New Year celebrations.
A dragon rings in the Year of the Rooster.
Dancing dragons, lions—and a photobombing Buddha
With one of Colorado’s largest Asian populations in Arapahoe County, Colorado’s newest chapter of the Asian Real Estate Association inaugurated its first board of directors on Jan. 26. The swearing-in coincided with the Chinese Lunar New Year and the marking of the Year of the Rooster at Denver’s Ritz-Carlton. AREAA is a nationwide nonprofit organization that serves the American-Asian community and is dedicated to sustainable home-ownership opportunities. Photos by Stefan Krusze
Englewood’s mayor and council mend fences After near ouster of Jefferson, officials find common ground
Englewood’s Joe Jefferson will remain mayor, at least for the time being. Last week, City Councilmember Steve Yates said he would withdraw his controversial motion that would have potentially removed Jefferson from the ceremonial leader position. His next opportunity to formally rescind the proposal, which was seconded last month before a partial council walkout, will be Feb. 6. “After some time went by and emotions calmed, Joe and I were able to have a meaningful discussion,” Yates said. “We talked about an action plan on how to resolve the issues that I had. He’s agreed to take some action.” Jefferson was pleased the two could find common ground in the wake of a bitter feud. “It seems cooler heads have prevailed,” the mayor said. “Obviously, I’m committed to work with every councilmember. We are getting some
good stuff done and I’m confident I think if we can do that, a lot of the we’re going to work through this.” issues we’ve been having will go On Jan. 17, in one of the more away,” he said. bizarre city meetings in memory, Jefferson confirms he is open to three councilmembers, including Jefconstructive re-evaluation of meeting protocol. ferson, abruptly walked out as Yates “I’m committed to improving all pushed for an unscheduled—and my contributions to council,” he said. arguably unprecedented—vote on “I’m always going to try to improve the mayor’s future. Yates’s surprise what I’m doing in my job, period.” action near meeting’s end was effecOne bone of contention had been tively blocked when the council lost Jefferson’s plans for Englewood’s its required quorum of five people. first-ever State of the City address. Although there was little discus- Joe Jefferson Some on council, including Yates, sion that night about the specific reasons for Yates’s motion, he later told The Vil- had argued that Jefferson, a district representative, lager that he had previously talked to Jefferson on had been acting too unilaterally in his planning, numerous occasions about what he has considered particularly since Englewood’s mayor is chosen the mayor’s loose or unfocused meeting-leader- by council from among its own ranks. Both Yates and Jefferson now say the council ship style and perceived unilateralism. Yates anticipates further discussions with Jef- is on the same page regarding the planned adferson about improving official government pro- dress and has agreed in principle to hire an outside consultant to organize the event, which is likely cedure. “I think it’ll go alright now that we’re talking to occur later this year. The council will vote on about how to dissect a meeting—what is a ques- the matter next week during the same meeting at tion, what is a comment, what is an attack, what is acceptable and what is not acceptable. Frankly, Continued on page 6
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Sunset on the Subarea? In the end, the City Council informally agreed to put the question to the people of whether to accommodate a high-density development by changing the city’s Comprehensive Plan to include multi-family dwellings. A final decision to let the voters decide is expected to be made formally at the council’s Feb. 6 meeting. Mayor Ron Rakowsky has said that if the council were to instead
vote to amend the Comprehensive Plan themselves, he would veto the decision, as allowed by the Greenwood Village City Charter. Amid angry words and rumors of a potential council recall over the issue, City Clerk Susan Ortiz confirmed that one resident has asked about the procedure of recalling a councilmember, though no recall petitions had been submitted. Additional comments next week.
of Orchard Road. Let the existing I suggest blending several Triad be the tallest. This mitigates themes as a new vision for a new the acoustic impact of tall buildComprehensive Plan of mixed redevelopment of the area and ings reflecting noise of I-25 to the connections to light rail with a east. type of housing that is in shortage • Allow a limited amount of and meets a community need, as residential, owner-occupied houswell as a dramatic scaleing for pre-retirees and down of permissible and retirees (who want to allowable development downsize). in the Subarea. This is housing for As a follower of Warnext-stage, older residents who want a single-floor ren Buffet, when considplan, lock and leave, and ering an investment, he low maintenance. It is a sets his criteria and looks housing pathway from at incoming pitches, yet our beautiful singlerarely takes a swing. He family homes with yards. waits until the right one Brent Naiser Since this would be occomes across his plate. Greenwood Village should set cupied primarily by older Greencriteria of intrinsic value for this wood Villagers, it has less impact area and wait for the right pitch. on schools. Market conditions will change and Incidentally, from 2010 to 2025 we should not be about chasing the number of Colorado retirees trends or returns. is expected to increase by 74 perHere is a three-part action cent, and this type of housing does agenda to move this issue forward: not appear to be developed in the First, the City Council should south metro area. vote no on the Comp Plan changWe can and should shape the destiny and unique value of es. Greenwood Village, creating a Second, a new Comp Plan limited, but complementary housproposal should be drafted on the following principles: ing pathway for some of our resi• Filter and squeeze down the dents who want to downsize and size of development from the 2 own on one level. million-plus that is allowed in the We would be a market maker. current plan to something smaller. Some might say we cannot ask • Lower the proposed permitfor this, but I worked at Disney ted building heights from Orchard Imagineering and we were called “dreamers and doers.” I say let’s Road north to Belleview as a height limit—not the heights south dream differently, dream together
and do this. More description of this singlelevel housing for pre-retirees and retirees who are downsizing: Allow for residential development of a very small number of owner-occupied, (no rental), but only ranch and single-level floor plans. If patio homes are not economically viable, then elevatorequipped coach or carriage homes should be considered. If clustered, then develop as low- or mid-rise single-floor plan condos with elevators targeted at pre-retirees and retirees who are downsizing. Examples of these were shown to City Council at a study session in 2015. Also, require that the development area for the Century Community proposed housing near the Landmark be patio homes with no stairs to serve the downsizing pre-retirees and retirees. No townhomes and no stairs please. The intrinsic value is the actual value of a company or an asset based on an underlying perception of its true value, including all aspects of the business in terms of both tangible and intangible factors. This value may or may not be the same as the current market value. Brent Naiser Chair, Greenwood Village Parks, Trails and Recreation Commission
Greenwood Council speaks out on controversy and proposed changes to Comp Plan The proposed Orchard Station Subarea has turned out to be among the most contentious issues of recent memory in Greenwood Village. These letters from city officials followed a Jan. 28 study session on the subject.
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After careful consideration wide issue has been as diviof citizen input at the four sive as this recommendation district meetings, the dozens concerning the Orchard Staof emails I have received tion Subarea. As evidenced and comments from council by the 500-plus citizens who members, I have reached a attended the district meetings, decision concerning the reca loud and clear message has ommendation from the Planbeen voiced and should be ning and Zoning Commission heeded by City Council. to the City Council involving In my opinion, while I fathe Orchard Station Subarea vor reasonable development, amendment to the Comprethe greatest issue on the table hensive Plan. is whether as representatives The presentations at the of the people we should acdistrict meetings by cede to their wishes. city staff, Heather By any standards, Vidlock and Jeremy the opposition to the Hanak with the Comprehensive Plan moderation by Matt amendment is wide Cohrs, exceeded and deep. As for my highest expectathe vision of what tions. To take all type of Village we sorts of questions as want to be, it is not they did, with good Ron Rakowsky our vision, nor the humor, marks them staff’s vision, nor the consulas the best of their countertants’ vision. It is the people’s parts anywhere in the United vision. States. Accordingly, should the City Council directed the City Council vote to enact hiring of various experts to the ordinance adopting the advise them and staff. While recommendation to amend experts may be well respected the Comprehensive Plan, as in their individual domains, drafted by P&Z, pursuant to the ultimate policy decision the power granted to me by must be made by council, not the City Charter, I would veto deferred to the consultants. the ordinance, which embodOf particular note is the ies the proposed amendment. vigorous opposition to the While I have stated my P&Z recommendation by position to veto any enacted numerous former council proposed ordinance on this members and P&Z commatter, I would urge the City missioners whose collective Council members to vote service to the city exceeds a down the recommendation century. I think strong conand effectuate the will of their sideration should be given to constituents. their views. Ron Rakowsky In my 13 years of serMayor, City of Greenvice as an elected official of Greenwood Village, no citywood Village will be considered within that In a Saturday morning context. study session at City Hall, The meeting began with GV City Council unanimousthe city manager outlining ly responded favorably to a the continuous work done by proposal outlined by Mayor planners and elected officials pro tem T.J. Gordon to refer to determine and encourage the Orchard Station Subarea to voters in a special election. the most desirable developNoting that Alberta ment for the city Development Partalong the I-25 corridor, from Arapahoe ners has informed to Belleview, startstaff that it plans to submit a new reing in the year 2000. Since official vised proposed Masaction can only be ter Development taken at a regular Plan for the area, he City Council meetalso suggested that the Master Develop- Freda Miklin ing, Council indicatment Plan be incored that it will direct porated within the ballot once the city attorney to initiate the it is submitted to the city. process to hold this election at its next regular meeting on In response to a question Feb. 6. from myself, City Attorney At the conclusion of the Tonya Haas Davidson clarimeeting, I said “I am very fied that a Master Developpleased that our City Counment Plan specifies uses cil was able to unanimously that would be included in a decide the best way to proproject, such as office, receed on this important issue. tail, residential, hotel, public Everyone on Council has the buildings and open space, same concerns as our citizens, along with the total square that traffic throughout the feet for each use. It would city, particularly on Orchard, also include an all-important detailed traffic study of the Quebec and Belleview, is area. our number-one concern, The study session was the and any development must latest in a two-year ongodemonstrate it will improve the traffic situation before it ing process of city efforts to can be even be considered. determine the best way to We all also value the unique encourage redevelopment of and wonderful character and the area, which has lagged in lifestyle that drew us to this recent years. All City Council members city, and would never approve anything that would diminish agreed that burgeoning trafit in any way.” fic throughout Greenwood Freda Miklin Village is everyone’s numberGreenwood Village City one concern, and any proCouncil, District 1 posed development must and
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South Suburban’s new Youth Commission is, back row: Amelia Rhea, Blake Kennedy, Elise Mutz, Janie Egan, Gage Voss and Alex Peepgrass. Front row: Sarah Nielsen, staff liaison to Youth Commission; Jake Swartwout, Elizabeth (Libby) Stroup, Bailey Thompson, Aubrey Weaver, and Keely Sorensen, staff liaison to Youth Commission. Audrey Koenig is not pictured.
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South Suburban welcomes 2017 Youth Commission
The South Suburban Parks and Recreation Board of Directors has appointed its third Youth Commission. The 11-member commission comprised of teens from eighth through 11th grade, will help advise staff on what is important to youth and teens who live and play in the area. Many of this year’s recruits are veteran members, having served for a year or more. Top goals of the commission are to discuss and suggest possible solutions about issues that young people face and to provide opportunities to develop youth as future leaders. The commission also promotes healthy living, including overall physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. In 2015, the commission engaged the community in a socialmedia photo contest and nabbed professional photographer John Fielder to judge the entries. Last summer, the commission planned a 30-day fitness challenge, open to the public. During the past two years, the commission planned and hosted successful fundraising tournaments at Colorado Journey Mini Golf. Proceeds helped fund the group’s registration to the Colorado Park and Recreation Association’s Youth Summit. Additionally, this year’s commission set these goals: • Continue to raise funds so that members can attend the Colorado Park and Recreation Association’s Youth Summit, a leadership conference for teens • Engage with one another and others through a project that makes a unique contribution to the community. Suggested ideas include getting involved with those who participate in South Suburban’s Therapeutic Adaptive Recreation program, creating a sports league for underserved youth, or visiting with seniors and hosting a dance at an assisted-living facility • Promote the commission to others in the community to gain involvement in projects and to recruit more applicants in future years • Volunteer in three district events or programs with friends and family
Meet the 2017 Youth Commission:
Alex Peepgrass is a freshman at Arapahoe High School. An equestrian, she has performed for five years with the Westernaires, a precision horse-mounted youth drill team. She currently participates on two teams and serves as a mentor for younger riders.
Amelia Rhea is a junior at Heritage High School and is an original member of the Youth Commission. In addition to volunteering with the district, she has participated in four mission trips with her church. In her free time, she enjoys painting, running and reading. She also has worked at the district’s Colorado Journey. Aubrey Weaver is an eighthgrader at Euclid Middle School. Each month, she makes and distributes sack lunches for the homeless with family and friends. She enjoys performing in summer productions at Littleton Town Hall Arts Center. Audrey Koenig is a junior at Cherry Creek High School and is a returning commissioner. Audrey volunteers at the Denver Zoo, where she developed a passion for conservation. She also volunteers at the Right Step, a local therapeutic horseback-riding program. Bailey Thompson is a junior at Arapahoe High School and is a third-year commissioner. She is on the swimming and mountain bike teams at AHS. Her goal is to get people in the community to engage more with one another though parks and recreation. Blake Kennedy is an eighthgrader at Newton Middle School. Blake plays baseball, basketball and track, and he wants to get more involved in the community. His volunteer work began in sixth-grade with a UNICEF project packing food for children in need. Elise Mutz is a sophomore at Heritage High School and is a returning member of the commission. For the past two years, Elise was an assistant coach for the district’s youth cross-country program. She is interested in volunteering in the community with South Suburban, as well as participating in sports and activities. Elizabeth (Libby) Stroup is a sophomore at Heritage High School. In 2008, Libby won a Young Entre-
preneur of the Year award for a business she started, making doll products. She enjoys horseback riding at sunrise. Gage Voss is a freshman at Arapahoe High School and is a member of the track and cross country teams. Gage volunteers with the district’s race series and has won his fair share of races. Janie Egan is a sophomore at Arapahoe High School and a returning member. She will attend a mountaineering course at a National Outdoor Leadership school this summer. She raises guide dogs. Jake Swartwout is a junior at Heritage High School where he is involved with Botany Club. He has self-published a series of books, Bug Adventures, with his sister, an illustrator. “We salute these fine young men and women, and are glad to have their help and guidance in providing a mix of interesting and appropriate activities for youth and teens in our community,” said Eileen Matheson, director of recreation programs.
LETTER Marchers not sore losers or haters
Becky Osterwald, thank you, thank you for writing the article on the March on Denver (Perspevtiva Obscura 1/26). As you stated, the reasons for marching are varied and personal for each of us. The march was friendly and peaceful as anyone there could tell you. We are not vile, vulgar and evil as a woman in Tennessee claimed. We are not “sore losers” and “haters” as Mr. Marks claimed. The “haters” don’t seem to realize they are talking about themselves and not the people who were part of the March on Denver. Jill Stansfield Centennial
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Mayor calls for ‘people’s vision’ on Subarea
Greenwood Village citizens can relax a bit. The Subarea drama is now making its way through City Council toward a citywide vote. Councilmembers have listened carefully to what citizens have had to say, write, and email during four recent districtwide study sessions. This weeks’ Villager contains letters from the mayor and some councilmembers on their positions. Originally, the City Council had planned an informal breakfast study session Jan. 28 at the Inverness Hotel, but quickly moved it back to city hall in response to widespread interest. The Saturday session was somewhat unusual, but the mayor and council wanted to move quickly on resident concerns, growing unrest and the intense interest that brought out more than 500 citizens to the four district meetings. Amid threats of a recall, a citizen-driven referendum, additional rumors, false news and gossip over a complex issue, the Orchard Station Subarea development proposal is
presently dormant as Alberta Development Partners listens to these discussions and may resubmit its plans to the city. The Saturday session lasted for several hours and had 20 interested Villagers listening to councilmembers go back and forth on where they stood. There was a considerable degree of civility and an effort by all councilmembers to do what is right for residents and work out something with developers that is reasonable in terms of traffic, density, types of housing and building heights. The main thrust of the discussion was just how much density should be allowed and whether the council should adhere to the present master plan and comprehensive plan that advises on these issues. There were no votes taken, nor could there be in accordance with rules governing these informal study sessions. Traffic is the number-one concern, and throughout the four hearings traffic seemed to be the villain with talk of the entire area expanding with additional growth in business
and prospective residents. At the end of the day, the council followed an informal proposal by Councilmember T.J. Gordon to refer the Orchard Station Subarea to voters in a special election. The council asked City Attorney Tonya Haas Davidson to initiate the process for a special election that would be held 90 days after an official vote by the council to hold it. One recommended date was Tuesday, June 6. Exactly what the referendum would look like rests in the hands of the mayor, city manager and staff who are working with the city attorney to draft a proposal that will be back before the council Feb. 7. It appears that an election may be held, but the fat lady hasn’t sung yet and Alberta Development Partners may or may not walk away from the project. The mayor has said he would veto any council vote to amend the Comprehensive Plan as drafted and approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The mayor’s letter is reprinted in this Villager, along with other letters from councilmembers. Stay tuned and read The Villager.
We need another Will Rogers In view of our country’s present-day position of political bitterness, along with both social and economic hatred, our nation could sure use another Will Rogers. Unfortunately, there are some who today may ask who was Will Rogers? For those who may have forgotten or never knew him, Will Rogers was the homespun, humorous and philosophical voice for our country during those very critical years of 1918 to 1935. Will Rogers’ writings actually gave us one of the best histories of America during that period. His words were always written or spoken in his own inimitable manner, sparked with spontaneous wit and wisdom, and they were set down in a style that all could understand and enjoy. His words in the 1920s and ‘30s are so relevant that its eerie. You almost want to hang your head in shame for our country because so little had changed. May important changes come with Donald Trump’s election.
On the presidency, Rogers had this to say: “The man with the best job in the country is the vice president. All he has to do is get up every morning and say “How is the BY MORT president?” MARKS Nearly 100 years ago, Rogers said, “I am not a member of any organized political party. I am a Democrat.” After Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected president, Rogers, when speaking to a Democrat dinner, said, “I really can’t see any advantage of having one of your party in as president. I would rather be able to criticize a man than to have to apologize for him.” In regard to President Roosevelt, he once said, “I was up at the White House today. ‘Do you want me to tell you the latest political jokes, Mr. President?’ I asked. ‘You don’t have to, Will.’ he said. ‘I know ‘em already. I appointed most of them.’” On taxes, nearly 100 years ago, Rogers said, “If you make any money, the government shoves
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you in the creek once a year with it in your pockets, and all that doesn’t get wet, you can keep.” Also, “Every time Congress starts to tax some particular industry, they rush down with their main men and they scare Congress out of it.” And Roger pointed out that “the crime of taxation is not in the taking of it— it’s in the way it’s spent.” Today in 2017, it’s still the same, they tax everybody without a lobbyist. Rogers had this to say about women: “The League of Women Voters are here in the Democratic Convention, and Democratic women want birth control for Republicans.” Of New York City, Rogers said, “Never a day passes without some innocent bystander being shot. One day there were four innocent people shot. That’s the best shooting ever done in this town because it’s hard to find four innocent people in New York.” Will Rogers’ tragic death in a plane crash was a calamity for America. He had been a most reassuring and calming voice, like that of a father. His was the type of voice so badly needed yesterday and even more so today when all that is right is made to seem wrong and all that is wrong is made to seem right.
Obsessing over nonsensical numbers President Trump now sits in the Oval Office. The election is three months behind us. Yet the media and political left remain stuck in the first stage of the grieving process, denial, rather than advancing to the final and appropriate stage at this point in time, acceptance. What are they in denial about? Numbers. First were the presidential opinion poll numbers. The vast majority of the pre-election polls predicted a Hillary Clinton victory, some suggesting a landslide. These polls oversampled Democrats, skewing the results falsely in Mrs. Clinton’s favor. Not difficult to see if one looked beyond the poll headlines to the internals: who was surveyed and what they were asked. The Clinton campaign and their media allies chose to look only at the headlines. Seeing a landslide victory in November, Mrs. Clinton’s campaign went into cruise mode. She didn’t bother campaigning in states where the numbers said she would win by 10 points. She never made the half-dozen campaign stops per day that Donald Trump did. Her voters, hearing the media smart set predicting an easy victory, decided not to waste their time actually voting on Election Day.
Live by phony numbers, lose by phony numbers. Second were the electionresult numbers. Trump won the Electoral College, which is why he now lives in the White House. Clinton won the popular vote, which doesn’t matter and is why she is not in the White House and is instead taking walks in the woods of Westchester County. The Rockies may get more hits during the game, but if the opposing team scores more runs, they win the game. That’s how the game is scored. Like presidential elections. Contradicting reality, many on the political left, such as Rep. John Lewis, beclown themselves by denying reality, saying Donald Trump is not a “legitimate president.” I’m sure he would say the same if Trump had won the popular vote and Clinton won the Electoral College. Or not. Bill Clinton won only 43 percent of the popular vote in 1992. Did any Democrats, or any Republicans for that matter, question the legitimacy of his presidency or boycott his inauguration? Democrats are free to obsess over the popular vote, but it won’t change who now lives in the White House. Third are the inauguration attendance num-
bers. The New York Times, Johnny-on-the-spot to throw cold water on Trump’s inauguration, published an article claiming “fewer people attended President Trump’s inauguration than President Obama’s in 2009.” And they included side-by-side photos of the National Mall. Are we to believe The Times, one of the purveyor of fake news, whether “hands up, don’t shoot” or their recently retracted hit piece on secretary of energy nominee Rick Perry? Seems the mall photos may have been taken at different times relative to the inauguration. Some photos of the inauguration showed wallto-wall spectators. The Times didn’t mention the heightened security and TSA-style checkpoints due to threats of riots and violence from unhinged leftists, which may have kept spectators away. Or the rainy day. Which inauguration had more people? We will never know. And who cares? It doesn’t change who the current president is. The numbers, while interesting, are irrelevant. Except to the media. While the Democrats and their media pals fuss over these numbers, Trump welcomes the distraction. He is hard at work, building his administration, issuing executive orders, dismantling the Obama agenda, replacing it with his own. By the time the media wakes up from their numbers fixation, they won’t even realize all that Trump has accomplished.
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Reverend Martin Niemoller “In Germany, the Nazis first came for the communists, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a communist. Then they came for the Jews, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a Jew. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a trade unionist. Then they came for the Catholics, and I didn’t speak up because I was a Protestant. Then they came for me, and by that time there was no one left to speak for me!”
QUOTE of the WEEK I am neither QUOTE of thebitter WEEK nor cynical but I do wish there was less immaturity in political thinking. – Franklin D. Roosevelt
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OPINION
All rise—Englewood Council ‘invokes’ church-state arguments
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As you may have read last week, Englewood Mayor Joe Jefferson and two other members of the City Council stormed out of a public meeting on Jan. 17 in the wake of an unconventional surprise motion to unseat the mayor. Councilmember Steve Yates has since agreed to withdraw his controversial motion. That said, my BY PETER JONES curiosity about this meeting was further raised by the official invocation that preceded the effort. The official prayer led by Councilmember Rita Russell asked that city business be conducted in “God’s best interest” and in “Jesus’s name.” Notwithstanding the preference any deity might have regrading Jefferson. Englewood and Aurora, as it turns out, are the only two cities in suburban Arapahoe County that begin their meetings with an invocation—and both have invoked the name of Jesus recently. The only substantial difference between the two prayers was that in Aurora the benediction was delivered by a local pastor. In Englewood, Councilmember Russell did the honors. Although a separation of church and
state is enshrined in the U.S. Constitution, the First Amendment also includes freedom of speech—and that is where it all gets sticky. The U.S. Supreme Court weighed in in 2014, ruling 5-4 that such governmental blessings—even when specific to a given religion—are constitutional, essentially if the prayer is voluntary and no religions are discriminated against. Justice Anthony Kennedy’s majority opinion said, “To hold that invocations must be nonsectarian would force the legislatures that sponsor prayers and the courts that are asked to decide these cases to act as supervisors and censors of religious speech.” The city council in Lake Worth, Fla. found out the hard way shortly after the ruling when it accepted an offer from a self-described pagan to lead its invocation, prompting a walkout—Englewood is not alone—by the mayor and some councilmembers. “Our collective atheism, which is to say loving empathy, scientific evidence and critical thinking, leads us to believe that we can create a better, more equal community without religious divisions. May we pray to Mother Earth,” Preston
Smith said in his invocation. A second Florida city council opted to end its weekly prayer altogether rather than allow a self-avowed Satanist to lead it. Greece, N.Y., the city at the center of the Supreme Court case, was eventually forced to include representatives from the Jewish, Baha’i and Wiccan faiths in its invocations. Justice Elena Kagan, who is Jewish, wrote the Supreme Court’s main dissent. “When the citizens of this country approach their government, they do so only as Americans, not as members of one faith or another,” she said. “… They should not confront governmentsponsored worship that divides them along religious lines.” Not to mention along lines of sports teams—or is that a religion too? “Although I understand cricket better then baseball and though I speak with an English accent—in the name of God, go Phillies,” Rev. Alan Neale told the Philadelphia City Council a few years ago. Englewood has yet to bless the Rockies—though Mayor Jefferson says he has received a concerned comment or two about the city’s decidedly Christian invocations, which are delivered on a rotating basis, not by clergy, but by rotating councilmembers. “I would prefer it to be non-
Dear USPS, please don’t treat newspapers like moldy vegetables The Villager has been getting nuAfter the meeting, Mona was givmerous calls lately from subscribers ing me a tour of the facility when I receiving their newspapers late. If you looked over at one of the big carts they recognize yourself in that description, used to move mail around the massive please remember you are not alone! building. Sitting on top of the pile of Even the papers we send to the publishmail was a bundle of newspaper. No, ers to test service have it wasn’t the Plainsman. But it was been delayed. pretty funny from my Let me assure perspective—it was the readers that The however, my compeVillager staff does tition—from the prior all it can to get the week! Still tied up, newspaper to the just sitting there like a printer on time. Then, moldy vegetable. on Wednesday the That was a Friday papers are delivered afternoon. The folby the printer to the lowing week, Mona U.S. Postal Service called me and related And that is where the the punchline. She problem starts and BY BECKY OSTERWALD had taken the inforstops. mation about the forgotten bundle to a Let me tell you a story that happened more than 20 years ago while meeting. Everyone there claimed that I still owned the Eastern Colorado could not possibly have happened and Plainsman in Hugo. I had an appointdenied it. Then, Mona told them who ment at the Central Sorting Facility in had made the discovery—the newsCommerce City to review my mailing paper’s competition. All of a sudden, tags with a USPS employee that I’m they fell all over themselves trying to cast blame elsewhere. Didn’t really going to call “Mona.”
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matter who was to blame, the fact was the newspapers were ignored and every person who worked there was to blame—unfortunately, including Mona (which is why I won’t use her real name). Needless to say, this is not a new problem. Any second-class mail (e.g. newspapers) that go into the sorting facility often end up in a Bermuda Triangle never to be seen. That has been going on for decades! What I used to do is no longer an option, but I did discover a solution for The Villager readers. Email your problem to the USPS Consumer and Industry Affairs Office at cesa@usps.gov. Once that is done, your case will be assigned a case number and the USPS must follow up and respond because there is a record of your complaint. Be sure to provide as much detail as possible—dates that The Villager arrived, issue dates of the newspaper; your address etc. If you can even attach a copy of your mailing information off the front of The Villager, even better! —editorial@villagerpublishing.com
We all are immigrants ‘yearning to breathe free’ I am an American immigrant. Four generations ago, my maternal great-grandfather boarded a stream ship in Sweden to travel to the shores of America. He fervently believed that coming to America would open many opportunities to build, through hard work, a more prosperous and fulfilling life. That dream came to fruition after nearly 10 years of hard physical work and prudent saving, which allowed him and his new brid e to receive a federal land grant and build a sod house on the northern Minnesota plains He fathered 13 children and harvested many successful wheat crops. He then built a large farm for his large and growing family. My great-grandfather and his
sons labored for decades to increase his farmland and improve the productivity to survive the devastation of the Great Depression. At the beginning of World War II, many of his sons went off to war or to the Michigan’s automobile factories to help with the war effort. His daughters went off to nursing schools and teacher colleges to do their part in the war effort. He continued his successful farming efforts to help provide food to our armed forces and the American people. That small but prosperous farm in Kennedy, Minn. is still producing food with the help of the fifth generation of the Ryden clan. The legacy of my great-grandfather has been repeated millions of
times, stoked by the ambitions of immigrants and refugees from many lands. America has prided itself of welcoming the “huddled masses” to our shores. The contributions of those individuals “yearning to breathe free” is an enormous legacy of patriotism, hard work and economic prosperity. All Americans owe the fruits of that legacy to those individuals that we welcome with open arms to America’s shores. For this nation to now slam the door to immigrants and refugees who come from certain countries or practice a certain religion and allow immigrants who are Christians to move to the front of the line goes against the moral fiber and constitutional principles on which this nation was founded. We must tell our president that this action is not only unconstitutional on its face, but has put a large crack in the moral principles on which this nation was founded.
denominational,” Jefferson said. “We’ve had private conversations that Jesus’s name be left out of it, and I think some others in the community probably feel the same way. But Councilmember Russell has asserted her First Amendment right.” The Colorado Municipal League has done no polling on this, though it is clear that Englewood and Aurora are in the minority, particularly in the metro area, when it comes to council invocations. Still, many neighboring cities invite prayer to less frequent events, such as a State of the City address. Attorney Tami Yellico, CML’s legal-services manager, says these sorts of organized government-sponsored
prayers are far more common at special presentations to the state legislature than at the everyday city level. “I’ve seen it sometimes in municipalities, but I have not seen it done too frequently,” she said. Jefferson, busy with other battles—including that unsuccessful recall and plans for his own first State of the City address—has placed the invocation question on the backburner for now. “If it became an issue, I would support some sort of policy that kept it nonspecific or just removed it altogether,” he said. “But I’ve got some other fish to fry.” — peter@villagermediagroup.com
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A random act of kindness
Greenwood cop makes motorist’s day BY BECKY OSTERWALD MANAGING EDITOR
What started out as a normal day for Naomi Norelli became a nightmare—followed by “awesome.” On Jan. 26, a local woman was driving to work in Greenwood Village when she was pulled over by police. She knew her license plates were expired and had been fearful for a while that she would eventually be stopped.
Norelli told Beckstrom she was a single mother of two small kids under 5 and was 15 months from having cancer surgery. She simply didn’t have the money for the plate tags. Norelli had moved from Arizona for a new job that didn’t work out. Since being laid off in January, she had found a position as an account manager in Greenwood Village. As it happened, Norelli was planning on finally getting her tags the following day—they would now be $500 instead of $398, a penalty for being late. Beckstrom wrote the ticket anyway. But that’s not the end of
Naomi, Jimmy and Liam Norelli. Naomi was lucky enough to be pulled over by a kindly Greenwood Village police officer last week.
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the story. A few hours later, the officer showed up at Norelli’s office with enough groceries for a family of three. Both Norelli and her supervisor, who saw Beckstrom’s selfless act of kindness, soon wrote a thank you note to the police department. The following day, Norelli received a phone call from Chief John Jackson. The police department had not only bought the family more groceries, but would give her enough money to pay for the ticket, as well as a Starbucks gift card and a large stuffed dog for the kids. In a Facebook post, Norelli said,
“With how many bad things we hear about police, I really wanted to post this out there. I have literally had the worst 15 months or so with health issues, being a single mom and doing everything by myself, and kindness is super valued, and these people seriously touched me at a deep level. I am personally completely stunned, amazed and beyond grateful for these amazing officers who did this.” Beckstrom, a 31-year police officer, said “God guides you in life through moments ... and I listened to everything Naomi had to say, even though she may not have known that at the time. ... Everyone has struggled in their life. If you haven’t, you haven’t lived.”
Jefferson: ‘I’m always going to try to improve what I’m doing in my job, period’ Continued from page 1 which Yates is expected to withdraw his motion. Yates says he expects there will be a thoughtful process to create the State of the City. “This whole thing has allowed us to air our concerns and talk amongst ourselves,” Yates said. “We understand what we’re trying to accomplish. There’s going to be further discussions. We’re not going to rush into it.”
ARTSANDENTERTAINMENT MOA presents light-based sculpture
Through March 24, “Then and Now” by Dorothy and Mel Tanner. MOA Indoor Gallery, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Info: 303-806-0444.
Heritage Fine Arts Guild Workshop
Feb. 4, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. by local artist Phyllis Vandehaar. “Be Playful with Watercolor and Ink” using a calligraphy marker. First Presbyterian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd. Fee charged. Info: heritage-guild.com/membership.html.
Littleton Symphony Orchestra
Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m., The Sea with Evan Orman, bandoneon. Tickets at LittletonSymphony. org.
Denver Brass, “Good Vibrations”
Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. and 12 at 2 p.m. Newman Center for Performing Arts, Tickets: 303832-4676 or visit denverbrass.org.
Arapahoe Community College Media Mixed Art Exhibit
Feb. 13 – March 8, in the Colorado Gallery of the Arts at ACC featuring contemporary art by Ken Elliott, Victoria Eubanks, Janic McDonald, Carol Ann Waugh and Mary Williams. Opening reception will be held on Wednesday, Feb, 15, 5-7 p.m. Display open Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-7 p.m. For more information, contact Trish Sangelo at trish.sangelo@arapahoe.edu or 303797-5212
The council is likely to approve a contract next week with Slate Communications to in part produce the address, which may include food, a bar and reception. Jefferson does not expect the first State of the City to take place any earlier than this spring, and at least one councilmember has suggested moving it into 2018. “We’ve still got some work to do on this,” the mayor said. Jefferson is quick to emphasize that he has not—and could not—take unilateral action
aldine Walther on the violin. Tickets at LittletonSymphony.org. May 12 at 7:30 p.m., King of Instruments with Brook Ferguson on the flute. Tickets at LittletonSymphony.org.
Arapahoe Philharmonic
Feb. 17, Eastern Powers, Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor with Phoenix Avalon as violin soloist. South Suburban Christian Church, 7275 S. Broadway, Littleton. For tickets call 303-7811891. March 31, Mystery of the Enigma, Winner of the T. Gordon Parks Concerto Competition. South Suburban Christian Church, 7275 S. Broadway, Littleton. For tickets call 303-781-1891.
CHAMBERS
Feb. 3, 7:30 – 9 a.m., Women in Business Speaker Series with Alison Hill. SMDC WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave, Ste. 342, Centennial. RSVP 303-795-0142 or email: info@bestchamber.com. Feb. 7, 7:30 – 9 a.m., Women in Business Speaker Series with Alison Hill. SMDC WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave, Ste. 342, Centennial. RSVP 303-795-0142 or email: info@bestchamber.com.
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Denver Botanic Gardens
Feb. 17, Dmitri Shostakovich: Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Op. 77 with soloist Phoenix Avalon, violin. South Suburban Christian Church, 5601 S. Broadway. Tickets, 303-781-1892 or visit devinpatrickhughes.com.
Feb. 3, Mardi Gras at the Gardens. Orchid blooms, live music by Fat City Mardi Gras Band and Queen City Jazz Quintet. Advance tickets $17 at the door, $22. Feb. 2, Garden Guru Tour, 2-3 p.m. with a horticulturist as guide. Feb. 4, 2-3 p.m., Tropical Trails Tour led by experienced docents. Free Days at Denver Botanic Gardens - Feb. 7, Chatfield Farms and Feb. 20 – York St. Feb. 18, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Bumblebee Jamboree, Botanic Gardens 1007 York St., Denver. This family-friendly concert is the perfect winter escape for children ages 10 and younger. Sing along and dance to original and traditional songs by Dr. Noize. Tickets at botanicgardens.org.
Littleton Symphony Orchestra
Winter’s Glow
Arapahoe Philharmonic Eastern Powers
March 31 at 7:30 p.m., The Titan with Ger-
Feb. 8, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Curtis Park Center. Ice
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to earmark city funds for the event, as Yates may have implied in previous interviews on the matter. “I want to be ultra-clear on that. I’m not misappropriating funds,” he said. “The approval of the funds will happen on Feb. 6 if the council approves it.” The Englewood City Charter dictates that City Council select a mayor from its ranks every two years, though the mayor serves at the “will of council” and can be removed anytime by majority vote.
sculptures, fire dancing, s’mores, champagne tasting, live music and more.
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Cherry Creek High School Ecological Action Benefit Concert
Feb. 3, Promoting environmental sustainability through direct action. Annual benefit concert: Songs for Solar. Glenmoor Country Club, 7-9 p.m. Raise funds to purchase and install solar panels on schools that educate disadvantaged youth. Ecological Action works with the Nyaka HIV/AIDS Orphans Project in Nyakagyezi, Uganda, and the Red Cloud Indian School on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota.Info: Call 720-563-1887. Fundraiser for Junior League of Denver.
From the Englewood City Charter:
After each general municipal election, the Council shall elect from their own number a mayor who will be the presiding officer entitled to vote. He shall have no veto power and shall serve at the will of the Council. He shall be recognized as head of the city government for all ceremonial purposes and shall execute and authenticate legal instruments requiring his signature as such official.
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National Jewish Health Beaux Arts Freedom Ball
Feb. 25, cocktails at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7:30 p.m. This is the 20th anniversary of the black-tie event to support compassionate care and groundbreaking research at National Jewish Hospital. Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum, 7711 E. Academy Blvd. For additional information, contact Clem Connolley at 303-728-6546, ConnollyC@njhealth.org or visit Colorado Beaux Arts Ball.com. March 3, Fifth annual event for cocktail hour, dinner, live music and dancing to Funkiphino. Reggie Rivers will serve as emcee and auctioneer. Early-bird pricing $125 through Jan. 31. Tickets: 303-692-0270.
Schools For Girls
A new nonprofit in the Denver community has launched its 130 Campaign, which is committed to helping girls receive a quality education. The goal is to raise $130,000 in honor of the 130 million girls who deserve an education as a human right. Info: schoolsforgirls.org.
Fundraiser for The Pink Fund
Feb. 7, 5-7 p.m., Cherry Creek North, 175 Fillmore St. Kendra Scott will donate 20 percent of the proceeds to the Pink Funds, which provides 90 days of nonmedical cost-of-living expenses to breast cancer patients in active treatment. For information, call 720-381-2999 or email hilary. wetmore@kenrascott.com.
SANCTUARY
Souper Bowl of Caring + Youth Sunday
Feb. 5, 10 a.m. Wellshire joins churches around the nation in collecting canned goods through the youth-driven hunger initiative Souper Bowl of Caring. Please bring canned goods to the table in the Narthex and bins in the Adult Ed Suite through Feb. 5.
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Sundays at 10:30 a.m., Join trip through the 66 books of the Bible taught by Dr. Bob Beltz. Children’s church and childcare are provided. 6160 S. Wabash Way, Route 66. Feb 10, 6 p.m., Community Dance Night. An evening of big-band music and dance instruction, $10 admission Feb. 21, 7-8:30 p.m., Alpha Marriage Course. Dinner and instruction to strengthen your marriage. There is no fee for the seven-week course.
Family Ties - Serve dinner at New Genesis men’s shelter
Feb. 3 - For families with children in elementary school and older. Serve dinner to around 120 of the men of New Genesis men’s shelter. Set-up at 5:25 p.m., dinner served 5:45-6 p.m. Contact: Jill McClain at jllmclain@hotmail. com for more information.
The Rabbi & Senator Sleep Together
Politics for a fun and thought-provoking presentation.
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Colorado Neurological Institute Gala
March 10 “Spotlights on Hope” DTC Hyatt
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Colorado Ballet Firebird Gala
Feb. 23, Fundraiser to benefit Colorado Ballet’s Professional Company’s education, community-engagement programs and academy scholarships. Tickets: coloradoballet.org/gala.
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For the first time in 15 years, all Colorado high schools will be administering the SAT, instead of the ACT, as the state exam to all juniors. Visit testive.com
Apply for 2017 Englewood Feb. 9, 10 a.m. Talking about religion and Police Citizens Academy
politics often causes heartburn, but for Rabbi Steve and state Sen. Joyce Foster, religion and politics have been the heart of their marriage for 50 years. Join the authors of The Rabbi and the Senator Sleep Together: Marrying Religion and
March 2-April 27 for classes every Thursday from 6-9 p.m. at the Englewood Police Dept. Applications available online at englewoodgov. org/home/showdocument?id-12341. Due Feb. 17 at 5 p.m.
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the Cherry Creek Athletic Club finishes $7 million improvements 18,000 square feet added for weight room, yoga, cardio and more
Millice Group, owners of the Cherry Creek Athletic Club, has completed more than $7 million in capital improvements to its popular health and fitness club. The renovations and additions were in response to changing consumer demands for fitness and high-intensity training programs, equipment and collateral services to help members enjoy personal health and wellness. The expansion includes a new hot yoga studio, Hot Creek Yoga, new cardio areas and weight rooms with impressive mountain views, an elevated second-floor running track; the CCAC Eleva-
Cherry Creek Athletic Club has completed more than $7 million in capital improvements.
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tion Studio for high-performance group exercise and Tribe Team Training; and a new functional fitness floor.
The renovated lobby and Ink! Coffee cafe encourages networking with other members. Other improvements include a new
conference room available for rent to the community, state-ofthe-art sound systems and Wi-Fi throughout the facility, exterior signage and landscaping, and additional parking. Nama Partners Architects designed the renovation. Taylor Kohrs was the general contractor. Cherry Creek Athletic Club also offers a world-class indoor and outdoor aquatics complex, a full-service spa, a Pilates studio, basketball courts, racquetball and squash courts, sauna, Jacuzzi and steam room, men, women’s and family locker rooms, nutritional expertise, weight-loss evaluations, VIP laundry service, and Kids’ Club childcare. Millice Group spent years planning the re-purposing existing areas and adding new func-
tional space for its 7,000 members. Important considerations were given to offering facilities and services desired by the club’s growing demographic of younger members—one-third of new members are young professionals—while maintaining the features expected by loyal long-time members. Acquired in 1994 by the Millice Group, a commercial real estate company, Cherry Creek Athletic Club is one of Denver’s largest and most respected high-end full service health clubs. It has been recognized twice among the Top 100 in the United States by Club Industry News and was voted three times as Best Club in Colorado by Denver’s A-List.
Report: 62,000 clean-energy workers in Colorado Arapahoe and Douglas among top counties
More than 62,000 people in Colorado work in the clean-energy sector, according to a new report by the national nonpartisan Environmental Entrepreneurs. “Clean Jobs Colorado” was based on Bureau of Labor statistics and data from the Department of Energy, as well as a survey completed by hundreds of businesses across the state. “Colorado has been a great place to launch and grow my energy-efficiency business in no small part due to the state’s leadership in clean-energy policies,” said R.J. Mastic, CEO of Denver-based Ecosystems Group. “We’re hiring at a brisk pace, a new employee almost every other month. But to keep companies like mine growing and to attract the next generation of entrepreneurs, Colorado needs to shore up its clean-energy policies now.” According to the report: • Clean energy is a bipartisan issue and constitutes thousands of jobs in both red and blue areas of
the state. Over the next year, cleanenergy employers are expecting to hire nearly 1,500 additional workers, a 2 percent growth. • Energy efficiency is the state’s largest clean-energy employer with more than 40,000 Coloradoans working in such industries as highefficiency lighting, Energy Star appliance manufacturing, and highefficiency HVAC services that reduce wasted energy. • More than 14,000 Coloradoans work in renewable energy, including nearly 7,000 in solar and about 6,500 in wind. • There are clean-energy jobs in every county in Colorado. The top 10 are: Denver, Arapahoe, Jefferson, Adams, Douglas, Boulder, Larimer, Weld, El Paso and Mesa. • Denver metro has 46,000 residents working in clean energy, followed by Boulder (2,700 jobs) and Fort Collins-Loveland (nearly 2,400). The more rural and agricultural swaths are still home to nearly 6,000 clean-energy workers. According to E2, to keep these jobs growing, state and federal lawmakers should continue to support policies driving the clean-energy
sector. These policies range from the international climate agreement and the Clean Power Plan to state and regional clean-energy goals. A big part of the success in Colorado has been its Renewable Portfolio Standard, which requires investor-owned utilities to source 30 percent of their electricity from renewables. With that standard set to expire in 2020, strengthening and extending Colorado’s RPS may be a legislative priority, one that could grow Colorado’s economy, attract investment and stimulate in-state innovation. The report identifies gaps in the state’s energy- efficiency policies. E2 recommends lawmakers boost energy-savings goals for all utilities to 2 percent annually and extend those goals beyond 2020. Expanding electric-vehicle adoption and infrastructure can also grow Colorado’s economy and add jobs. The report calls on utilities to incentivize EV ownership by installing more EV infrastructure and encouraging car charging during hours of low demand. “With so much uncertainty in Washington, states like Colorado
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ers while creating high-paying and permanent rural jobs. Last December, E2 and E4TheFuture released “Energy Efficiency Jobs in America,” which included state-by-state breakdowns of 1.9 million energy-efficiency jobs across the country. Earlier in 2016, E2 released “Clean Jobs America,” a report that tallied 2.5 million jobs in cleanenergy sectors nationwide. E2 also released two Colorado-specific reports: “Winds of Change” and “Colorado’s Clean Energy Future,” released last October at the Alliance Center in downtown Denver.
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Everything you always wanted to know about South Suburban’s snow-removal operations
Nearly 100 employees of South Suburban Parks and Recreation are involved in snow-removal operations to keep sidewalks, trails, parking lots and building entrances clear of snow and ice throughout winter. Check out this Q&A with South Suburban to learn how it all gets done.
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What gets plowed or shoveled within the district? Almost all neighborhood sidewalks adjacent to our properties and all of our hard surface trails, parking lots, bridges and facility entrances receive snow-removal operations. Snow-removal routes are prioritized by facility opening times and walk-to-school routes. Approximately 60 acres of parking lots are plowed, 64 miles of trails and sidewalks are cleared, and almost six miles of narrow sidewalks are hand shoveled. Which trails get plowed and why? All hard surfaces, including concrete and asphalt trails, are plowed. The Mary Carter Greenway and Bear Creek Trail are top priorities due to the volume of commuters who travel that corridor to and from work. Other hard surface trails that are plowed include Willow Creek Trail and Lee Gulch Trail through Puma Park. How early does plowing begin in the morning? Assigned staff follows the daily/weekly weather forecasts. When storms are predicted to start during the night, the assigned staff will periodically look outside, check weather forecasts and check Colorado Department of Transportation cameras located across the district
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to determine if staff needs to begin snow-removal operations. Do trails need to be cleared by a certain time of day? Typically, trails do not need to be cleared by a designated time. We open trails to allow access within the community and to keep our properties safe for recreation. Some trails are also sidewalks and those walks are cleared by priority of school route, bus stop or by municipal code. What are the district’s standards concerning snow removal? Our snow-removal plan is driven by either facility access or public access to a local school or commuter route. We follow the local municipal snow-removal requirements and we try to be a good neighbor, realizing that our community utilizes our trails and sidewalks to get to where they need to go. How does the district handle extended snowfall? During blizzard conditions or storms that last throughout the day, crews are broken into shifts to keep access open to our facilities and walk-to-school routes. Typi-
cal snows take approximately one day to remove with follow-up de-icing applications for the next couple of days. Accumulations of 12 inches or more can take up to three days or more to fully clear every site within the district. Depending on the year, snow removal can begin as early as October and end as late as April. When does the district start preparing for snow removal? Typically, preparations begin a day in advance so that our staff can prep and fuel vehicles and have notice when to report. We have the responsibility of canceling preparations if the storm passes by or calling it sooner if the storm hits early with a lot of accumulation. Typically, crews start parking lot clearing at 3 a.m. for South Suburban Ice Arena and the District’s recreation centers, since those facilities open at 5 a.m. Our walk-toschool routes are generally plowed or shoveled by 7 a.m., and all remaining walks and bridges or underpasses are open as crews finish priority sites. Which staffs are involved in plowing trails and lots? All of our parks and open-space staff, playground maintenance staff, golf-course staff and some recreation facilities staff are involved in snow removal. Our fleetmechanics maintain equipment. What kind of snow removal equipment does the district have? Our parks and open-space mechanics maintain the district’s fleet of vehicles, including snow-removal equipment, i.e., trucks with plows, mowers with plows, ATVs with plows and snow blowers.
Good news and prevention tips about phone extortion scams Good news: There has been a noticeable drop-off in harassing “You owe the IRS, so pay up or else” calls that have been circulating in recent years. Last fall, criminals behind IRS imposter scams were busted for running the scheme out of illegal call centers in India and the United States. Consumers who reported suspicious IRS phone numbers to law enforcement and to the Federal Trade Commission were instrumental in helping to identify these thieves. But while there is reason to breathe a sigh of relief, this particular extortion scam is likely to pop up again. This is true for most scams. Presently, several common extortion scams are making the rounds and the criminals behind them are using increasingly nasty scare tactics, e.g., threats of arrest or the threat of harm to a loved one to trick victims into sending money. Many local residents are falling victim to these scams. Extortion scams to be on the lookout for: Law enforcement agencies in Arapahoe and Douglas counties are reporting an uptick in kidnap extortion scams, whereby families are called by an alleged emergency responder to report that a family member has been badly injured in an accident. The caller is interrupted by another person who exclaims the injured party has been kidnapped and will be harmed if money isn’t immediately sent. “Screams” can sometimes be heard in the background.
Sometimes, caller IDs are “spoofed” to display the name of a local hospital in an effort to scare potential victims into picking up the phone. Common extortion scams include missed jury duty, nonpayment of debt and grandchild in trouble. Prevention tips: • Don’t answer the phone, especially if you aren’t able to verify the name or number on caller ID, and never send money to the scammer. Extortion scams typically instruct victims to wire money or load it on a pre-paid card and call in the code. These methods are red flags that are associated with most scams. • Government agencies, such as the IRS or courts, never call individuals, even if there are concerns. Depending on the agency, they will send written documentation that supports the concerns so that consumers can reasonably and fairly address them. • For phone threats involving family members, grandchild in trouble, etc., immediately call the person who is allegedly hurt or in trouble to verify what’s going on. Keep phone numbers of family members handy at all times for easy access. And if your caller ID shows a name or phone number of a hospital, call the hospital’s emergency room after validating the correct number from a credible source, such as an official phonebook or online directory. Report all telephone scams to the FTC at 1-877-382-4357 or ftc.org.
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Wait times online for Clerk and Recorder branches Arapahoe County residents can now go online to see estimated wait times for the Clerk and Recorder branch offices in Centennial, Littleton and Aurora. Visit arapahoegov.com/CRWaitTimes to plan your trip for motor vehicle, driver’s license, recording or election services. “We are pleased to provide estimated wait times online to help citizens plan their trip to our three busiest branch offices,” Clerk and Recorder Matt Crane said. “This is especially valuable at our DMV offices, which are the busiest in the state. Just as you would check the weather or the traffic before traveling, please check our webpage to learn how much time to allow for your visit.” Estimated wait times are calculated based on the number of customers currently waiting in each branch office, according to the virtual queuing system developed by a third-party vendor. However, every transaction varies in complexity and customer traffic is always changing. Please plan accordingly and allow
plenty of time in your schedule. Come prepared with all of the necessary documentation to ensure faster and complete service. Arapahoe County’s Clerk and Recorder branch offices in Centennial, Littleton and Aurora are open 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. MondayFriday. Customers must be inside the branch by 4 p.m. to be served that same business day. The queue starts over every business day and tickets cannot be used the following day. Wait times are typically shortest on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and longest on Mondays and Fridays and at the end of the month. Skip a trip to the Clerk and Recorder’s Office by going online to arapahoegov.com/clerk to renew your license plates, renew your driver’s license or ID card, change your address, register to vote, make a passport appointment, search for documents, and apply for a marriage license online. For more information, call 303-795-4200.
Koelbel elected chairman of Denver Zoological Foundation Sherri Koelbel has been elected to serve as the 2017 chair of the Denver Zoological Foundation Board of Trustees. The foundation also elected previous chairman Patrick E. Green as executive vice chair. This prestigious board oversees Denver Zoo’s continued role as a leader in animal care and exhibition, science and environmental education, conservation programs and scientific study. “I welcome the opportunity to serve in this leadership role during a very important time for Denver Zoo because of the exciting and innovative new exhibits we will be building through the implementation of the 2015 Master Plan,” Koelbel said. “The Koelbel family has long supported Denver Zoo, in fact my children’s great-grandparents’ Julie and Carl Norgren, played an active role in bringing Denver Zoo’s first elephant, Cookie, to the Zoo in the 1950’s.” Koelbel will play an active leadership role in the next phase of the Zoo’s Master Plan and will oversee the implementation of recommendations made by the City and County of Denver’s recent performance audit. A Colorado resident since 1978, she has worked in public relations and marketing and has served on the Zoo’s board
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We’re living longer than ever before, but don’t blame rising health care costs on senior citizens, says health economist Austin Frakt, reports the AMAC. Frakt puts the blame on new health care technologies. “Technology change is responsible for at least one-third and as much as two-thirds of per capita health care spending growth,” he says.
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The Centennial Senior Commission and Centennial Rotary Club invite those 50 and older to join the fun and meet new people in the community. Activities include: • Game days | Every first, third, fourth and fifth Mondays (if applicable): 1-3 p.m. • Luncheons | Guest speakers or entertainment every second Monday: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. • Happy hours: once a month • Theater outings • Hikes • Classes | Health, technology, senior issues, etc. The group meets at the Willow Creek Club House No. 3, 8091 E. Phillips Circle in Centennial. For more information, call 303400-3641, email cmajack@ me.com or visit bestrotary.com and select Prime Timers.
Edna Sheppard be your inspiration. She’s a 94-year-old grandmother who has been dedicated to her daily exercise regimen for no less than 91 years. She started at the age of three and is still going strong as she prepares for her 95th birthday. In fact, her hometown in Australia recently honored Edna for her dedication to health and fitness. “Many use excuses to avoid exercise and a healthy lifestyle; Edna proves that age is no barrier,” says the town’s mayor.
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since May 2006. In 2000, Koelbel chaired the Zoo’s signature fundraising event, “Do at The Zoo” raising more than $600,000 in funds for the zoo. Currently, Koelbel’s leadership also includes serving on the board of directors of the Denver Santa Claus Shop and the Colorado Council for Economic Education. Previously she served on the board for Junior League of Denver and was a founding board member of the Girls, Inc. Foundation. “As a board member of Denver Zoo I am frequently asked if I have a favorite animal. I do not. To me, that would be like asking if I had a favorite child! Well… I do, but that changes from day to day,” said Koelbel. Patrick Green is an executive director with JPMorgan Chase’s Denver-based Middle Market Commercial Banking team, working with the company and its predecessors since 1984. He first joined Denver Zoo’s board of trustees in 1998 and served a three-year term as chairman from 2008 through 2010. Green is active in the Denver community with his cur-
400 miles away. It may not be such a far-fetched notion, if the folks at Hyperloop Technologies Inc. are right, says the AMAC. HTI will be testing its tube-based intercity transport system at a test track it is building near Las Vegas. The company is already working with government officials in Abu Dhabi and the Czech Republic with the goal of making its vision a reality. According to the HTI Web site its Hyperloop transportation system uses a capsule that “hovers inside a tube with low air pressure, and like a jet plane at high altitude, experiences little air resistance. The remaining air in front of the capsule is moved to the back using a compressor, allowing for speeds up to 760 mph, with very low energy consumption.”
rent involvement as an executive committee member of the Metro Denver EDC, past chairman of Craig Hospital and past president of the Professionals for Colorado Contractors Council. He has also served on the boards of the Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce, the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Group and Black Star Communications. Lyne Andrich also was elected vice chair of Finance and Katie Magner was elected secretary of the foundation. Louis L. Clinton III will continue to serve on the executive committee as immediate past chair. Shannon Block serves as the president and chief executive officer of the Denver Zoological Foundation. Denver Zoo’s board of trustees is comprised of 45 members, including four mayoral appointees, the executive director of Parks and Recreation for the City and County of Denver, the president/CEO of the foundation, and the chair of the Denver Zoo Volunteers, who meet bimonthly.
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Cherry Creek DECA bites the Big Apple
Newton’s Petrelli teaches lessons in math and life BY BILL YOUMANS
It was August 1994 when math teacher Shonya Petrelli stood in front of her first classroom of students at Newton Middle School in Centennial. She admits to having been nervous and excited to begin her dream job when the reality of the moment hit her. “I can remember that first day of teaching, looking around the class, seeing all of those young faces and thinking … I’ve got a home here. This is where I belong. At that instant, I knew I loved them so much—but would I have enough to give all of them the best that they deserve?” The answer 23 years later is a definitive and resounding yes. Just ask James O’Tremba, principal at Newton for the past 10 years. “I’ve been in education for 32 years. I’ve been a teacher, counselor, dean and principal … and she’s the best I’ve ever worked with,” he said. “With her, it’s about her interactions with the kids inside and outside of the school. Kids want to be in her class.” Petrelli teaches eighth-grade math to students who require a more accelerated pace. “It’s a rigorous exploration of the prescribed comprehensive math curriculum as laid out by LPS, Colorado State Standards and Common Core,” she said. “I include several large-scale projects that not only apply the mathematical concepts to be mastered, but get the kids to ap-
ply purposeful thinking to the applications of real-life success.” To maximize learning, Petrelli has created a classroom where the kids feel safe, where they can be vulnerable and supportive of one another. They become a community. “I want them to know that if they believe in themselves, work hard, take challenges and safe risks, their lives can hold tremendous growth, wonder and contentment,” she said. The median growth percentile for Petrelli’s Newton Middle School’s Shonya students is the 85th per- Petrelli brings laughter to her centile, well above aver- classroom. LPS photo by Bill Youmans age. evidenced by the number of for“Her growth is as good as it mer students that drop by durgets,” O’Tremba said. “… She ing the year to visit her. doesn’t just talk it, she lives it, In Petrelli’s own words, she models it. She doesn’t just “Good teachers must have a do it here—she does it outside capacity to care about the lives of school too, always going of the children, and I have been the extra mile for somebody.” blessed to be in the company of Ella Wheeler, a 7th grader, said, “I know “I’m really lucky many dedicated teachers who to be in Mrs. Petrelli’s class create educational instruction because she’s awesome. She that meets the needs of a diverse makes me think, makes our student population daily. It’s an lessons fun and she’s always honor to teach, look after, guide, encouraging us. I just love nurture, challenge and hold acher, and I know she loves me.” countable these young hearts For the thousands of students and young minds. … My life is that have filled her classroom better because of them. It’s that since that first day in 1994, simple.” Bill Youmans is a writer and there is no question that her passion for teaching has made photographer for Littleton Puba generation of students better, lic Schools.
Cherry Creek High School DECA seniors traveled to New York City in December, staying at a hotel right in Times Square with a great view of The Wall Street Journal building. With the help of amazing supervisors and outside volunteers, students toured four major companies: Axis Promotions, Google, Major League Baseball and Tommy Hilfiger. Each gave an overview and tour and answered questions. Students enjoyed learning about the vast number of careers in marketing and business. The group also participated in traditional tourist activities. They
Heritage teacher certified ‘Raspberry Pi’
Heritage High School teacher Nate Ubowski was one of 40 teachers out of 500 applicants selected for Picademy, an intensive two-day training to incorporate computer science and “digital making” into their curriculums. Day one involved workshops that introduced teachers to a range of engaging ways to deliver computing to students. Highlights included physical computing to control electronic components like LEDs and buttons, coding music with Sonic Pi and terraforming the world of Minecraft. Day two gave participants the opportunity to apply their learning by developing their own project ideas and to learn from each other and the experts from the Raspberry Pi Foundation. After
LPS director receives Champion of Children award Kathleen Ambron, Littleton Public Schools’ director of elementary education, has received the 2016 Champion of Children Award at the SungateKids annual gala. The award recognized Ambron for her hard work and dedication, and for making the LPS community a better and safer place for children. Sungate Kids is a nonprofit whose forensic-interviewing team helps children that have been referred by law enforcement or human services to safely A
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The Colorado Association of Elementary School Principals has selected Field Elementary School Assistant Principal Heidi Wagner as the 2016-2017 Colorado Outstanding Assistant Principal. She was to be recognized Feb. 2 during the Colorado Association of School Executives Winter Leadership Conference and again at the annual CASE Awards Ceremony at the Brown Palace April 28.
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South Metro Chamber presents ‘The Tank’ at Denver Botanic Gardens Contest provides opportunities for local nonprofits
The South Metro Denver Chamber’s Nonprofit and Business Partnership is presenting its second annual, The Tank, Thursday, March 23, 4-5:30 p.m.. at Denver Botanic Gardens. The Tank provides chamber nonprofits the opportunity to compete for funding awarded by community business leaders, lenders and investors. Last year’s event raised more than $17,000. Emceed by Brian Vogt, CEO of Denver Botanic Gardens, this will be entertaining, as well as highlight the tremendous work that nonprofits are doing for the Denver community. Each nonprofit will present about a unique program to the audience, followed by a question and answer session from the panel of “sharks.” Each presenting nonprofit will be guaranteed a cash prize of $250 with the opportunity to win thousands. The chamber is c accepting commitments from individuals or representatives of organizations to participate as a “shark.” When you sign up to be a shark, you will be asked to make a minimum commitment of $250. Sharks will listen to live pitches from the various nonprofits, then decide at as to whom they will donate. If you can’t make the even, but still want to participate, “proxy sharks” can donate on your behalf. Other benefits of participating as a shark: • One ticket to the event with preferred seating (based on giving level) • Acknowledgment at beginning and end of event • Company logo recognition There will be a cocktail reception to follow, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Sharks and guests will have time to meet while organizers tabulate the sharks’ contributions. Results will be announced at the reception. The 2017 presenting nonprofits are Arapahoe Community College Foundation, Audubon Society of Greater Denver, the Crisis Center, Dirt Coffee, Skatuary and Warrior Bonfire Program. An additional engagement opportunity with other nonprofits will be available with the following organizations: Developmental Pathways Early Childhood Development, LifeSpark Cancer Resources, Project CURE, Friends First, American Cancer Society and Integrated Family Community Services. For information on participating as a Shark, visit bestchamber. com/the-tank or contact Hillary Klemme at hklemme@bestchamber.com. Event tickets are available for $30. Tickets include a cocktail reception, and with every ticket purchased two-thirds will be given back to the nonprofits. Registration for the event can be found on bestchamber.com. A huge thank you to our sponsor: Denver Botanic Gardens.
Acupuncture & Chiropractic Integrative Clinic opens doors South Metro Denver Chamber hosts ribbon cutting ceremony Jan. 24
Dr. Allison Zang-Greene and Dr. Ke Zang opened their brand-new health and wellness center last week, and the South Metro Denver Chamber was there to celebrate. On Jan. 24, the chamber hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome the new center to the city of Centennial. Guests included Chamber CEO, Robert Golden, Mayor Cathy Noon of Centennial, Councilwoman Stephanie Piko, and Councilman Ken Lucas. Acupuncture & Chiropractic Integrative Clinic’s experienced, knowledgeable, and compassionate doctors are devoted to delivering the highest quality, best-evidence, holistic health care. This includes acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, chiropractic, rehabilitation, massage, or Tui Na, Tai Ji, Qi Gong, and yoga. For more information, visit aciclinic .com.
Members of the South Metro Denver Chamber, City of Centennial and staff of the Acupuncture and Chiropratic Integrative Clinic cut the ribbon
Helping owners cut the ribbon Jan. 27, owner, Dr. Allison Zang-Greene, Councilwoman Stephanie Piko, owner, Dr. Ke Zang, Mayor Cathy Noon of Centennial, Councilman Ken Lucas.
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Lone Tree welcomes new police chief Dumb Friends League to open new cat spay/neuter clinic On Jan. 17, the Dumb Friends League will open a new spay/neuter clinic for cats as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce the number of cats on the streets and in shelters. The Dumb Friends League Solutions – Cat Spay/ Neuter Clinic will offer fully subsidized (no-cost) spay/ neuter surgeries for all Colorado cats, including feral cats, community cats (tame or feral free-roaming cats), and owned cats. Anyone can bring a cat to the clinic for spay/neuter surgery, regardless of income. Together with Dumb Friends League, the new facility and spay/neuter program are being partially funded for a three-year period by generous grants totaling $900,000 donated by the Animal Assistance Foundation, PetSmart Charities, and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The program has been endorsed by the Colorado
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Veterinary Medical Association and the local veterinary community. The League will be working closely with local organizations, including Denver Animal Protection, Metro Denver C.A.T. and a number of rescues and TNR groups, for cat trapping and transporting services. The Dumb Friends League Solutions – Cat Spay/Neuter Clinic will be located at PetAid Colorado on 191 Yuma St. in Denver, conveniently located in central Denver near I-25 and 6th Ave. The clinic will be operated by the Dumb Friends League and staffed by members of the Dumb Friends League veterinary team. The clinic will augment— not replace—the Dumb Friends League mobile spay/ neuter program. The goal of the clinic will be to spay or neuter 10,000 additional cats per year. For more information, visit ddfl.org/catclinic.
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Kirk Wilson, a former Colorado Springs police commander, has been sworn in as Lone Tree’s new chief. “I look forward to working closely with Lone Tree Police Department staff, city employees and residents of this great community to continue our department’s mission to be a national model for our deep active commitment to public safety,” Wilson said in a statement when his appointment was announced. The new chief was chosen
Kirk Wilson from among nearly 80 applicants. He will earn an annual salary of
$130,000. Wilson began his law enforcement career in Colorado Springs in 1995. Over the years, he has been a patrol officer, a field-training officer and homicide detective, among other positions. He was promoted to commander in 2012. Wilson’s education includes completion of the FBI National Academy and a master’s in public administration. The 49-officer Lone Tree department serves 13,000 residents with an additional daytime population of 17,000. Wilson replaces Jeffrey Streeter, who retired last June.
Centennial councilmember runs for mayor Businessman Whelan is mayor pro tem
Centennial Mayor pro tem C.J. Whelan has become the first candidate to officially announce his candidacy for the top elected job in this year’s municipal elections. The City Council member and 30-year resident has promised to bring “smart, experienced and responsible leadership,” saying he deeply believes in “Centennial’s way of doing business” and “saving up for capital projects and maintaining no debt and a healthy balance sheet, and contracting out for most of the city’s services.” As mayor, the tech-savvy Whelan said he would continue driving Centennial’s fiber-optic network, as approved by voters. Canada’s Ting reached a lease agreement with the city last year. Whelan said he would also seek to further develop what he describes
C.J. Whelan as a “downtown corridor” along Arapahoe Road, as well as foster an “innovation district” in Centennial and support development through Dove Valley. The candidate supports continued investment in transportation infrastructure, including the widening of County Line Road west of University Boulevard and upgrading the Big Dry Creek bridge on Arapahoe. Whelan’s self-cited accomplishments while representing eastern District 4 on City Council include financial discipline in the no-debt city and increasing snow-removal ser-
vices for both roads and sidewalks. Whelan serves as chair of Centennial’s Fiber Steering Committee and the City Asset and Inventory Subcommittee. He had previously chaired the board for of the Cunningham Fire District and served as president of the Smoky Hill Homeowners Association. He was formerly treasurer of the Centennial Council of Neighborhoods. The graduate of Smoky Hill High School boasts two degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The business owner co-founded and was chief technical officer for a teleconferencing company. Whelan said he would “continue to bring the same fiscal prudence, honesty and problem-solving attitude to the office of mayor” as he says he has brought to business and City Council. The candidate’s council term ends January 2018. Cathy Noon, the 16-year-old city’s second mayor, is term-limited. Election Day is Nov. 7.
Meet The Bachelor’s Sean Lowe
If firsthand stories of love, drama, dates, backstabbing and long-stemmed roses sound like the perfect potion for a February evening, don’t miss an Arapahoe Libraries event featuring one of the stars of ABC’s The Bachelor, Sean Lowe, on Friday, Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Denver Tech Center, 10250 E. Costilla Ave.in Centennial. A limited number of fans can have the exclusive opportunity to meet Lowe by purchasing a $30 VIP ticket. The VIP event will feature a cocktail hour, hors d’oeuvres, the opportunity to have the author sign his book and ad-
mission to the free presentation. At 7:30 pm, the public is invited to a free presentation where you will go behind the scenes with Lowe and hear him dish on life, love and his candid biography, For the Right Reasons: America’s Favorite Bachelor on Faith, Love, Marriage, and Why Nice Guys Finish First. What was it really like on the set of The Bachelor? What does daily life look like for the devoted husband and new father?
Grab a friend or date and get a glimpse into the world of this well-loved reality star after the final rose. Tattered Cover Bookstore will be selling Lowe’s book during the event, and he will be available for book signing 8:30-9:30 p.m. To purchase a ticket for the VIP event or to register for the free event, visit arapahoelibraries.org/seanlowe, stop by any library or call 303-LIBRARY (303-542-7279).
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Collapsed parking garage under investigation
No one injured in incident witnessed by construction workers BY PETER JONES NEWS EDITOR
No one was injured last week when the top level of a five-story parking garage under construction in Centennial suddenly collapsed through several lower stories. Construction workers called 911 after witnessing the collapse at 9151 E. Panorama Drive. Although some workers were briefly reported missing, South Metro Fire Rescue quickly determined that everyone present during the Jan. 25 incident was safe. “The biggest challenge is there were a lot of construction workers there,” said Eric Hurst, a South Metro public-information officer. “Within about 20 or 30 minutes, we were able to confirm that everyone was 100 percent accounted for.” The case was turned over to the City of Centennial’s building department for an investigation into what caused the three-story collapse. At press time, no precise cause had been confirmed, though city spokeswoman Allison Wittern said a city team had narrowed the problem to improperly-installed beams. “It appears it wasn’t related to the structural design, the material or the plant-production issues or anything like that,” she said.
Improperly installed beams were believed responsible for the collapse of a parking garage last week in Centennial. No one was injured in the incident that was reported by onsite construction workers. Photo courtesy of South Metro Fire Rescue
In any case, the structure was deemed safe for some work to continue, though the city is expected to issue a corrective course of action once the investigation is complete.
Littleton Symphony takes listeners to beach resort “The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” — Jacques Cousteau Set sail with the Littleton Symphony Friday, Feb. 10, as it presents an evening filled with audience favorites. To open the concert, the symphony will feature its amazing brass section in Verdi’s Triumphal March from Aida. Then imagine yourself on the beach of a Uruguayan resort favored by Astor Piazzolla, with Punta del Este, featuring guest soloist Evan Orman on the bandoneon. Ravel’s most popular
work, Bolero, will round out the first half of this concert. The featured masterwork, Debussy’s La Mer (The Sea), is a unique mix of tone poem and symphony, a three-movement impression of the ocean, based on the composer’s childhood summers spent in Cannes. All this and a few other surprises will make you forget it’s the middle of a Colorado winter! The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St. Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for senior and free for anyone under 21. For more information call 303-933-6824 or purchase tickets at littletonsymphony.org.
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Guilty verdict in Ben Bridge smash-and-grab A Douglas County jury has convicted a Detroit man of a brazen smash-and-grab at a jewelry store. Marquis DeShawn McDonald, 27, was found guilty of all counts. He faces a mandatory sentence of 96 years in prison if habitual criminal counts are proven at a May 29 hearing. On Aug. 20, 2015, McDonald and three accomplices entered the Park Meadows shopping center in Lone Tree to scope out the Ben Bridge jewelry store. The men had traveled from Detroit with others who were part of a robbery ring. Two of the men entered the jewelry store about 7 p.m. with sledgehammers and destroyed a watch case, stealing
or damaging 11 Rolex watches worth more than $284,000. The men ran out of the store, but the accomplice didn’t have the stolen getaway car where it was expected to be. Passersby and witnesses led law enforcement to the fleeing men, all four of whom were apprehended in the mall’s vicinity shortly after the robbery. McDonald’s three accomplices have pleaded guilty to various charges and already had been sentenced. McDonald was found guilty of racketeering under the Colorado Organized Crime Control Act; theft; conspiracy to commit theft; criminal mischief; and aggravated motor vehicle theft.
February at Highline
February 10 February 21 - The Alpha Marriage Course Community Dance Night Come join us for dinner and - 6pm. great instruction to strengthen Join us for an evening of your marriage. live Big Band music and 7 weeks. 7 - 8:30 pm. Dance Instruction No fee. $10 admission fee. All are welcome. Sundays at 10:30 am - Rt. 66 Come join us as we continue our journey down historic Rt. 66 and through the 66 books of the Bible. Children’s Church and childcare provided. Taught by Dr. Bob Beltz 6160 S. Wabash Way (One block south of Boot Barn) Greenwood Village www.highlinecc.org 303-730-1874
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Cherry Hills Villager Lisa Cook and her partner Leslie Heins are presented the award on stage in Long Beach, Calif.
Local event company has flair, wins global award
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pecial Event magazine, the host of the 32nd annual Gala Awards, presented Denver-based Affair with Flair with the award for Best Wedding of 2016 with a Budget of $1,000 per Guest and Above. The Special Event competition, which was held in Long Beach, Calif. in January, is the largest and most prestigious award program
Photo by Tommy Collier Fur and YSL vintage jewelry from Dan Sharp
of its kind in the world. Since 1986, the magazine has been recognizing the finest work in special events worldwide. This year, event production companies operating in a multitude
of countries, including Australia, Canada, China, Germany, India, Ireland, Malaysia, Singapore and the United States, submitted entries in 34 separate categories. Members of the magazine’s advisory board, comprised of noted leaders in the event-production profession, reviewed all entries to determine the nominees and winners. Lisa Cook and Leslie Heins, owners of Affair with Flair, graciously accepted the award and
recognized their team of exceptional suppliers and vendors who helped bring the amazing event to fruition. They have submitted entries six times to this competition and have received three previous nominations. This win was for a wedding at The Ranch at Emerald Valley, the newly remodeled venue that sits high above the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. They thanked the two gentlemen who entrusted them to produce their
special day and who contracted with them shortly after samesex marriage was legalized in Colorado. Since 1982, Affair with Flair has been recognized with more than 30 major awards for eventproduction excellence, including being inducted into the Colorado Meeting and Events Hall of Fame in 2012 and receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from Colorado Expression magazine and the Icon awards in 2015.
First Greek-letter fraternity for women celebrates Founders Day Kappa Alpha Theta (Theta), known as the first Greek-letter fraternity for women, was founded by four spirited female students who wanted to have their own badges, identity and mission—not just as a social club, but fostering highest scholarship achievement, philanthropy, service and love of sisterhood.
On Jan. 27, 1870 (before Colorado was even a state), they forged their mission at Indiana Asbury College (now DePauw University) in Greencastle. International chapters and alumnae organizations continue to celebrate and honor those founders. Denver Alumnae Chapter was chartered in 1908 and continues to be one
of the strongest of the 190-plus chapters and most award-winning at Grand Convention. Outgoing president Valerie Lunka presided over “a peaceful transfer of power” to new officers. They are: President – Kelli Kelsall, President Elect – Karen Olson, Recording Secretary – Lauri Nitz, VP finance—Sarah
ABOVE: Award winners: Martha Doughtie (Inspirational Theta) and Missy Eliot (Woman of the Year, the chapter’s highest honor). LEFT: Immediate Past President of Denver Alumnae Chapter Valerie Lunka with former President Shera Eddy. RIGHT, TOP: New Chapter Kappa Alpha Theta President Kelli Kelsall with 75-year Theta Jane Stalder, who was president of her CU Boulder chapter, prove sisterhood is for a lifetime. RIGHT, CENTER: Jill PedicordPeterson called the roll and Annie Henderson was emcee. RIGHT: 50-year Thetas Linda Rieger (CU Boulder) and Carolyn SteeleHarrison (University of Idaho)
Hittner, VP Communications – Shannon Gross, VP Fraternity – Ashley Nelson, VP Membership – Alissa Trumbull, VP Philanthropy – Jenny Koch, VP Special Events – Melanie Albano and Kate Gearhart, VP Special Interest Groups – Sheri DeCoste. In addition to Jane Stalder, who was president of the CU
Boulder chapter in 1942, other presidents from that college campus in attendance were Stacy Chestnut Rini -1999 and 2017 president Kate Petrik. Theta’s national philanthropy is CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children). Attendees brought gifts that day for Newborns in Need.
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FLEURISH
Vivid elements add excitement to Yip Foundation fundraiser
honor of their son after he was killed in an automobile accident. They were inspired by Nathan’s spirit of supporting education for a brighter future and ending the cycle of poverty. The Yips have devoted their passion for fulfilling Nathan’s dream by supporting ruOutdoor red lighting features and ral areas of China and now rural areas strung red lanterns were visible from of Colorado. quite a distance when the McNichols That support includes Eads High Civic Center Building was cleverly School Technology Grant, Center converted to a Chinese night market Consolidated Schools Commuto welcome nearly 500 guests to raise nity Development and Programfunds for the Nathan Yip ming Grant, Foundation. Cortez-STEM The lunar Year of the Project-Based Rooster kicked off with a Learning Partnermulti-faceted, multi-level ship Grants, Ute celebration, including a Mountain Ute walkabout format. The Partnership for sights, the sounds and the the reservation in love were abundant when Towaoc, and the East met West. AIMS Collective Gourmet tasting staImpact Grant. tions throughout the venue “I think Naoffered special appetizers than would be and desserts from some proud of us. I of Denver’s finest restau- Attorney Skip Netzorg think he is happy,” rants, including delecta- and his board member Jimmy Yip said. ble salmon skewers from wife Jane. “When I came to sponsoring Seattle Fish Colorado 40 years Company. or so ago, everyone Event chair and Seattle was so warm and Fish’s CEO James Iacino welcoming, I wantwas on hand, multi-tasking ed to stay.” as his company’s holiday “Tonight, we party was the same evening, have 500 more peoand his wife and co-chair, ple in our family,” Meghan, had just given birth his wife Linda said. to their son, Edwin, less than The decor colors three weeks prior. were vibrant yellow, Gov. John Hickenred and orange, looper and first lady Robin Board member Agatha but it was overhad just a short distance to Kessler and her whelmingly evitravel from the mansion. He husband, architect dent that the dypraised Linda and Jimmy Curt Fentress. namic Yips have Yip as being champions of hearts of gold. education. For more in“The love they show for formation on the Colorado and the love they foundation, its hisshow for rural Colorado is tory, programs and unbelievable,” he said. “Edimpact, visit nathucation is the foundation for anyipfoundation. all infrastructure.” org or call 303He also had a quote from 817-8400. Confucius: “Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope Honorary breeds peace.” Chairs Gayle The Nathan Yip Founand Gary Ray. dation was established by Photos by Linda and Jimmy Yip in
Colorado’s biggest Chinese ‘Year of the Rooster’ celebration
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Adam’s Camp Hoops for Hope The fifth annual Adam’s Camp Hoops for Hope on Sunday, March 19, 2-4 p.m., at the Gold Crown Field House, 150 S Harlan St., in Lakewood is going to be the best yet! Picture this: Kids with special needs playing basketball alongside professional athletes; rival sports anchors battling for the ball; mascots from Colorado’s collegiate sports teams cheering next to a reigning beauty queen. You never know who might show up. In the past four years we’ve had NBA, MLB and NFL stars, television performers and even Olympic athletes!
Get your game on and bring the whole family for an afternoon of first-rate entertainment benefiting children with special needs and their families at Adam’s Camp. Doors, concessions and a silent auction begins at 12:30. Between 12:45 and 1:30 p.m. a cheer clinic and extra activities will take place and the game will start at 2 p.m. Tickets: $8 in advance online, $10 at the door, free for children 3 and under, family four-pack just $25. For more information contact sarah@adamscamp.org or 303-563-8290.
Colorful acts included stilts and stunts.
Nathan Yip Foundation Founders Jimmy and Linda Yip, Colorado First Lady Robin Hickenlooper, Event Chair James Iacino and Gov. John Hickenlooper.
The Chinese Night Market offered games, readings and souvenirs.
Foundation Executive Director Tanika Cefkin, 7News anchor Anne Trujillo, the emcee, and her husband Mike Kalush, board president.
17th Avenue Allstars to help the hungry in Arapahoe County The 17th Avenue Allstars will music director and creator of uplifting feeling of gratitude.” perform a concert of a cappella the series. “Between the artists, Music with a Mission is now favorites on Friday, Feb. 17, at the mission organizations and in its second season. It raised Good Shepherd Epismore than $10,000 for copal Church, as part of mission organizations Music with a Mission last year. concert series. The 17th Avenue The concert is free Allstars are celebrating for all, but donations their 27th year as one will be accepted to Covof Denver’s top musienant Cupboard Food cal acts, singing conPantry, which provides temporary a cappella. community hunger reThey have performed lief to approximately across the United 100 homes weekly. States and opened for “The response to B.B. King, the Tempthis project has been tations, Dave Mason, th phenomenal, mainly be- The 17 Avenue Allstars will perform Friday, Feb. Mel Torme and Robert cause it is a win-win-win 17, at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. Cray. Photo courtesy of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church situation for everyone To learn more about involved,” said DeeDee Atwood, the community, everyone walks Good Shepherd and Music with a Good Shepherd’s contemporary- away from our concerts with an Mission, visit gshep.org.
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LEGALS
Your Right to Know!
FORECLOSURES COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0599-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 28, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Neil E Gillette and Sharon L Gillette Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for WR Starkey Mortgage, L.L.P. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Nationstar Mortgage LLC Date of Deed of Trust January 26, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 01, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B6014410 Original Principal Amount $112,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $107,196.58 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 38, BLOCK 11, GAISER HOLLY RIDGE, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 3183 S Monaco Cir, Denver, CO 80222. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 03/01/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 1/5/2017 Last Publication 2/2/2017 Name of Publication The Villager IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 10/28/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Eve Grina #43658 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 Jennifer Rogers #34682 Holly Shilliday #24423 Joan Olson #28078 Erin Robson #46557 Courtney Wright #45482 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E
Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-16-742397-JS The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Published in The Villager First Publication: January 5, 2017 Last Publication: February 2, 2017 Legal # 0599-2016 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0622-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 4, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Tim Sommers and Susan Sommers Original Beneficiary(ies) Remo, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Remo, LLC Date of Deed of Trust May 29, 2015 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 01, 2015 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D5055650 Original Principal Amount $1,150,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $1,133,031.96 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 2, BLOCK 1, ORCHARD CREEK SUBDIVISION, 2nd FILING, 2nd AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 2901 E Orchard Rd, Greenwood Village, CO 80121. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 03/01/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 1/5/2017 Last Publication 2/2/2017 Name of Publication The Villager IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 11/04/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Christopher T Groen #39976 Fox Rothschild LLP 633 Seventeenth Street, Suite 2700, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 383-7623 Attorney File # 118829.00017 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Published in The Villager First Publication: January 5, 2017 Last Publication: February 2, 2017 Legal # 0622-2016 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0623-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 4, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) LAWRENCE L KOPF and SUSAN A KOPF Original Beneficiary(ies) WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust August 27, 2007 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 09, 2007 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B7130257 Original Principal Amount $247,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $222,621.21 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 12, BLOCK 2, CHERRY CREEK VISTA FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 5678 S Kenton Way, Englewood, CO 80111. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. If applicable, a description of any changes to the deed of trust described in the notice of election and demand pursuant to affidavit as allowed by statutes: C.R.S.§38-35-109(5) Pursuant to Affidavit Re: Scrivener’s Error Pursuant to C.R.S. 38-35-109(5) recorded on December 21, 2011 at Reception No. D1125671 to correct legal description. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 03/01/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 1/5/2017 Last Publication 2/2/2017 Name of Publication The Villager IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244
(855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 11/04/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 16-013237 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Published in The Villager First Publication: January 5, 2017 Last Publication: February 2, 2017 Legal # 0623-2016 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - MAILING CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0629-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 8, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Christa L Silber and Scott A Silber Original Beneficiary(ies) GB Home Equity, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Precision Investments, LLC Date of Deed of Trust March 04, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 15, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B5037427 Original Principal Amount $25,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $21,473.15 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 21, BLOCK 6, TIERRA ILIFF SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 2237 S Elkhart St, Aurora, CO 80014. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 03/08/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 1/12/2017 Last Publication 2/9/2017 Name of Publication Aurora Sentinel NOTICE OF RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS SHALL BE SENT WITH ALL MAILED COPIES OF THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES. ●
A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-104 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED; ● A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-302 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE NO LATER THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE; ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; ● IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 11/08/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Kenneth J. Buechler #30906 Buechler & Garber, LLC 999 18th Street, Suite 1230 S, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 381-0045 Attorney File # Silber The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Published in The Villager First Publication: January 12, 2017 Last Publication: February 9, 2017 Legal # 0629-2016 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0636-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 18, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) KRISTEN KUMAR and ARVIND KUMAR Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Date of Deed of Trust August 10, 2009 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 18, 2009 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B9089974 Original Principal Amount $227,565.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $149,069.81 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 12, BLOCK 1, CASTLEWOOD FILING NO. 13B, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. PARCEL ID NUMBER: 207524429012 Also known by street and number as: 13630 E Weaver Pl, Centennial, CO 80111. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of
Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 03/08/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 1/12/2017 Last Publication 2/9/2017 Name of Publication The Villager IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 11/18/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 16-011433 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Published in The Villager First Publication: January 12, 2017 Last Publication: February 9, 2017 Legal # 0636-2016 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0641-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 18, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) SALLY J DAIGLE Original Beneficiary(ies) CENTEX HOME EQUITY COMPANY, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Date of Deed of Trust April 26, 2004 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 03, 2004 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B4080166 Original Principal Amount $176,130.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $138,931.55 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 14, BLOCK 10, FIRST ADDITION TO SHERIDAN, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 3811 S Julian St, Denver, CO 80236. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday,
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LEGALS — Continued from page 16 — 03/08/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 1/12/2017 Last Publication 2/9/2017 Name of Publication The Villager IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 11/18/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lauren Tew #45041 Randall Chin #31149 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Weldon Phillips #31827 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000006384671 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Published in The Villager First Publication: January 12, 2017 Last Publication: February 9, 2017 Legal # 0641-2016 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0644-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 18, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) ABUL KALAM Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, LEHMAN BROTHERS BANK, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (“FANNIE MAE”), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Date of Deed of Trust May 30, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 10, 2003 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B3124717 Original Principal Amount $186,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $127,585.68 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOTS 22, 23, AND 24, BLOCK 15, TOWN OF SHERIDAN COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 3390 S Clay St, Englewood, CO 80110. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 03/08/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the
highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 1/12/2017 Last Publication 2/9/2017 Name of Publication The Villager IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 11/18/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly Ryan #32647 Toni M. Owan #30580 Jolene Guignet #46144 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 16-914-29631 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Published in The Villager First Publication: January 12, 2017 Last Publication: February 9, 2017 Legal # 0644-2016 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0649-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 22, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) RONALD B SHORES Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Countrywide Bank, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Date of Deed of Trust October 19, 2007 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 10, 2008 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B8004429 Original Principal Amount $417,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $396,470.97 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 25, BLOCK 1, SUNDANCE HILLS FILING NO. SIX, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 10239 E Berry Dr, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 03/15/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 1/19/2017 Last Publication 2/16/2017
Name of Publication The Villager IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 11/22/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Lauren Tew #45041 Nichole Williams #49611 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000006386734 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Published in The Villager First Publication: January 19, 2017 Last Publication: February 16, 2017 Legal # 0649-2016 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0651-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 23, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) PRABODH GUPTA Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, A DIVISION OF TREASURY BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PENNYMAC HOLDINGS, LLC Date of Deed of Trust June 30, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 23, 2003 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B3158614 Original Principal Amount $650,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $461,392.80 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 5, BLOCK 2, LAKEVIEW AT THE HILLS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 5245 S Hanover Way, Englewood, CO 80111. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 03/15/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 1/19/2017 Last Publication 2/16/2017 Name of Publication The Villager IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT
OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 11/23/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Lauren Tew #45041 Nichole Williams #49611 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000006397582 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Published in The Villager First Publication: January 19, 2017 Last Publication: February 16 2017 Legal # 0651-2016 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0661-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 30, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) JEFFREY L MORIARTY and DENISE M VANEPPS Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC Date of Deed of Trust November 06, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 19, 2003 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B3249853 Original Principal Amount $206,755.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $182,305.30 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 106, VILLA DEL SOL, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 4999 E Peakview Ave, Centennial, CO 80121. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 03/22/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 1/26/2017 Last Publication 2/23/2017 Name of Publication The Villager IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE
FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 11/30/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 16-013526 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Published in The Villager First Publication: January 26, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Legal # 0661-2016 ____________________________
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 Keith L. Bourquin, Englewood Housing Authority, Arapahoe County Public Trustee You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 7th day of November, 2013, A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to James P. Roth, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: LOTS 41-42 BLK 23 SPEERS BDWY ADD and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to James P. Roth; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2012; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Keith L. Bourquin for said year 2012; That said James P. Roth, on the 13th day of September, 2016, the present holder of said Certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said James P. Roth, on or about the 7th day of June, 2017, A.D., unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 25th day of January, 2017, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in The Villager First Publication: February 2, 2017 Last Publication: February 16, 2017 Legal # 7223 ____________________________
other supplies used or consumed by Next Generation Surfaces LLC or any of its subcontractors, or that has supplied rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used by Next Generation Surfaces LLC or any of its subcontractors in or about the performance of the work done for the above-described project whose claim therefore has not been paid by Next Generation Surfaces LLC or any of its subcontractors may file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid with the Arapahoe County Attorney’s Office (on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners) at 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, CO 80120, at any time up to and including February 13, 2017. This Notice is published in accordance with Section 38-26-107 of C.R.S., and all claims, if any, shall be filed in accordance with this statutory section. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement and/or claim prior to the aforementioned date for filing claims shall release Arapahoe County, its officers, agents and employees from any or all liability, claims, and suits for payment due from Next Generation Surfaces LLC. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager First Publication: January 26, 2017 Last Publication: February 2, 2017 Legal # 7213 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT 2016 Concrete Replacement Program Project No. RB16-200 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, Colorado shall make final settlement with Fasick Concrete Inc. for its work completed for Arapahoe County under the contract dated June 14, 2016, and Change Order No. 1, dated October 11, 2016. The work performed generally consists of the removal and replacement of cross pans, sidewalk, curb/gutter, and mountable median noses, and curb ramps within urbanized areas of unincorporated Arapahoe County. This final settlement does not include future work which may still be performed under a future extension of this June 14, 2016 contract. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed or any of its subcontractors or that has supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used by Fasick Concrete Inc. or any of its subcontractors in or about the performance of the work done within unincorporated Arapahoe County, whose claim has not been paid by Fasick Concrete Inc. or any of its subcontractors may file a claim with the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO 80120, at any time up to and including March 13, 2017. This Notice is published in accordance with §38-26-107, C.R.S., and all claims, if any, shall be filed in accordance with this statutory section. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement and/ or claim prior to the aforementioned date for filing claims shall release Arapahoe County, its officers, agents and employees from any or all liability, claims, and suits for payment to Fasick Concrete Inc. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager First Publication: February 2, 2017 Last Publication: February 9, 2017 Legal # 7220 ____________________________
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: TREVOR MAZABA-KOOP Children, And concerning:
ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, Colorado shall make final settlement with Next Generation Surfaces LLC for its work completed for Arapahoe County on the project identified as Sheriff/ Coroner’s Office Carpet Replacement Project. The work generally consisted of replacing the “broadloom” or rolled style carpet throughout the majority of the 3rd level of the Sheriff’s Office and the majority of the Coroner’s Office with the County standard carpet tile product. Final Settlement will be made on February 14, 2017. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or
KRISTA MAZABA AND MARIANO MAZABA Respondents, And concerning: ALBERTA KOOP AND SILAS GILLHAM Special Respondent(s). Marilee McWilliams, Reg. #16564 Senior Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 (303) 636-1883 / Fax: (303) 6361889 Case No: 16JV1153 Division: 14 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT _______
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for the following restriction: None Date: December 29, 2016 Published in The Villager First Publication: February 2, 2017 Last Publication: February 16, 2017 Legal # 7224 ____________________________ 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: MELISSA ESCOBAR-ZELAYA AKA MELISSA MICHELLE ESCOBAR ZELAYA AND MAVERICK ZELAYA AKA MAVERICK ZELAYA ZELAYA AKA MAVERICK STEVEN ZELAYA ZELAYA, Children, And concerning: MAYRA ZELAYA AKA MAYRA ZELAYA ZELAYA AKA MAYRA ELIZABETH ZELAYA ZELAYA, CRISTOBAL ESCOBAR-ZAMORA AKA CRISTOBAL ANTONIO ESCOBAR ZAMORA, AND JUAN RAMIREZMORENO Respondents, And concerning: GRISELDA ZELAYA-ZELAYA AND MARCELO BUSTAMANTEJIMENEZ Special Respondent(s). Tamra Joanne White, Reg. #22049 Senior Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 (303) 636-1884 Fax: (303) 636-1889 Case No: 16JV931 Division: 14 AMENDED NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding JUAN RAMIREZ MORENO is set for March 6, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. in Division 14 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7305 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicat-
made in the U.S.A., this is an all-American product creating jobs here. The test drive of the Acadia AWD Denali has been superior in every respect. Driving this all-weather SUV is a treat in comfort, control and powerful performance. The outward appearance is attractive with sleek lines and a “crimson red tint coat” outside and a “cocoa/share interior cabin.” Driving just comes easy in this vehicle, named after an Alaska mountain, but this new Denali is not large and cumbersome, but 700 pounds lighter than the last model. Fleet of foot with a 3.6L V6 engine that produces 310 hp while delivering 25 mpg on the highway. The six-speed traction-control transmission adjusts vehicle performance in various road conditions. No snow was encountered during the drive, but this all-wheel-drive SUV would know automatically what to do with the wet or snowy roads. Loaded with the latest technology here are some of the features: Front pedestrian braking, forward automatic braking, lowspeed forward automatic braking, following distance indicator, intellibeam automatic headlamp high-beam control, and surround vision camera. Three rows of seating include a second-row of captain’s chairs and rear power-lift gate that opens from the key and shuts with a button.
ed, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code. Date: January 26, 2017 Tamra Joanne White, No. 22049 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 (303) 636-1884 (P) (303) 636-1889 (F) Published in The Villager Published: February 2, 2017 Legal # 7225 ____________________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of WILLIAM F. RUMPEL, Deceased Case Number 2016PR261 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of ARAPAHOE County, Colorado on or before May 19, 2017, or the claims may be forever barred. ELIZABETH E. WARREN 4505 S. BROADWAY ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113 Published in The Villager First Publication: January 19, 2017 Last Publication: February 2, 2017 Legal # 7210 ____________________________ NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of J. MICHAEL DAVIS, Deceased Case Number 16PR31270 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado on or before June 2, 2017, or the claims may be forever barred. Neal K. Dunning, Esq. / Brown, Berardini, Dunning & Walker, P.C. 2000 S. Colorado Blvd, Tower 2, Ste 700 Denver, CO 80222 Published in The Villager First Publication: February 2, 2017 Last Publication: February 16, 2017 Legal # 7229 ____________________________
For boat enthusiasts, a two-vison trailering system is offered with a new vison camera to line up the hitch with a trailer. Enhanced connectivity includes phone-integration technology via Apply CarPlan and Android Auto through the GMC IntelliLink system. Safety is considerable with eight standard airbags, along with the latest visual-safety features, including forward-collision alert, lane-departure warning, side blind-zone alert, front-pedestrian breaking, forward automatic braking, low-speed forward automatic braking, following-distance indicator, auto high-beam control, surround-vision camera, rear park assist, side blind-zone alert and rear cross-traffic Alert. This is a very smart vehicle, and it lets you know that another car is approaching you in the parking lot or a pedestrian is walking behind the car in the grocery store lot. All of these great features cost money and surprisingly this vehicle is competitive at $49,920 with another $3,640 in options. Not bad for a SUV that will carry eight passengers and has such an arsenal of safety and visual controls. The heated steering wheel and seat were comfortable in this cold weather, along with the power-lumbar seating. Best of all is how all of these factors come together for a great drive with power to spare and many push-button controls. GM is pioneering many safety features in this Aradia-Denali package. This is a vehicle that is great for work and play and to impress the neighborhood in attractive appearance and the quality of American craftsmanship. If you’re looking for a new SUV, this is a very strong entry. I would purchase one of them myself.
on February 6, 2017. CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS RELATED TO AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Centennial will consider three (3) ordinances to amend the Land Development Code generally, but not limited to: design and development standards for properties within the Central Arapahoe Road Corridor (2017-O-04), changes to the limited and conditional use standards for selected commercial uses within the Central Arapahoe Road Corridor (2017-O-06), and changes to the alternative standards for commercial uses in the Central Arapahoe Road Corridor (2017-O-07). The City Council will consider the Ordinances at a public hearing on February 21, 2017 at 7:00 P.M. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard. The hearings will be held in the Centennial Council Chambers, City of Centennial Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, CO 80112 at the above date and time. Further information concerning this proposal may be obtained by calling the City of Centennial Offices at 303-754-3315. Published in The Villager Published: February 2, 2017 Legal # 7226 ____________________________ CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FOR THE OPEN SPACE FUND NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Centennial, Colorado will conduct a public hearing on Monday, February 6, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. regarding a Supplemental Appropriation for the FY2017 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. 2017-R-08 and the FY2017 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 Appropriation to the FY2017 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
/s/ Barbara Setterlind, CMC City of Centennial, City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: February 2, 2017 Legal # 7227 ____________________________
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 February 6, 2017 to Insituform, for all work done by said contractor for the project called 2015 Drainage System Maintenance, said construction being within the boundaries of the City of Greenwood Village, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, subject to prior satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said work by the City of Greenwood Village. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, provisions, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractors, at any time up to and including time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim to the City Manager, City of Greenwood Village, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591, at or before the time and date hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement or claim at any time up to and including the time of final settlement will release said City of Greenwood Village, Colorado, its Council, officers, agents and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim.
MISCELLANEOUS Public Notice Public notice is hereby given that Four Corners Community Bank (500 West Main Street, Suite 101, Farmington, New Mexico 87401) has made application to acquire the deposit accounts of the Cortez banking center of Community Banks of Colorado, a division of NBH Bank (1438 East Main Street, Cortez, Colorado 81321). Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his or her comments in writing with the regional director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at its regional office located at 1601 Bryan Street, Dallas, Texas 75201 not later than 15 days after the date of this publication. The non-confidential portions of the application are on file at the appropriate FDIC office and are available for public inspection during regular business hours. Photocopies of the non-confidential portion of the application file will be made available upon request. Published in The Villager First Publication: January 12, 2017 Second Publication: January 19, 2017 Third Publication: February 2, 2017 Legal # 7191 ____________________________ Public Notice: Walnut Hills Early Education (WHEE Preschool) does not discriminate on the basis of race in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan policies, and athletic and other school-administered programs. Published in The Villager Published: February 2, 2017 Legal # 7219
ATTEST: BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO /s/ Susan Ortiz, City Clerk /s/ Ron Rakowsky, Mayor Published in The Villager First Publication: January 26, 2017 Last Publication: February 2, 2017 Legal # 7217
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