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Families choosing to boycott the TCAP
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Cherry Hills Village honors exemplary city employees
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att Crane is Arapahoe County’s new clerk and recorder. Despite – and in part, perhaps because of – a recent ethics investigation into the candidate, the Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 on March 19 to appoint Crane, the county’s outgoing deputy of elections. Crane will complete the term of Nancy Doty, R-Centennial, who resigned after being elected last November as a District 1 county commissioner. The midterm appointment was delayed for nearly two months after the board received an anonymous email charging Crane with conflicts of interest during his previous tenure as the City of Denver’s elections-operations manager. Last month, Crane was exonerated by the Arapahoe County Ethics Committee, which concluded that Crane “has no past or present conflicts of interest, no past or present ethical issues and no past or present appearances of impropriety that should impact his ability to conduct the activities of the office.” The majority of commissioners supporting Crane, including his former boss Doty, cited Crane’s onthe-job knowhow as their main reason for backing the in-house candidate over his two better-known rivals. “I know personally how difficult this position is and I feel that experience is very, very important. Being able to take over on day one is critical,” Doty said.
Former state Rep. Cindy Acree congratulates rival Matt Crane on March 19 moments after he was appointed as Arapahoe County’s next clerk and recorder. The Board of Commissioners selected Crane over Acree and former Commissioner Susan Beckman to fill the term of Nancy Doty, who has resigned.
This disgraceful and outrageous effort on the part of certain unknown individuals in an effort to influence this Board of County Commissioners has indeed succeeded, but not in the direction they had hoped. - Arapahoe County Commissioner Bill Holen, D-Aurora
Photo by Peter Jones
In casting his vote, Commissioner Bill Holen, D-Aurora, expressed indignation about what he called a “viciously contrived attack” against Crane. “This disgraceful and outrageous effort on the part of certain unknown individuals in an effort to influence this Board of County Commissioners has indeed succeeded, but not in the direction they had hoped,” Holen said. Nancy Sharpe, R-Greenwood Village, cast the sole vote for former county Commissioner Susan Beckman, who left office in January due to term limits. Doty was elected to replace Beckman last November.
In backing Beckman, Sharpe stressed the importance of established leadership. “I believe the person we should appoint to this position should be a person who has … a proven track record of leadership experience because we have good technical knowledge that’s already there,” she said. The third finalist, former state Rep. Cindy Acree, received no votes. All three finalists were Republicans. Because Doty left the clerk’s office as an elected Republican, the GOP-majority Board of Commissioners had asked the party to assist in initial recruitment efforts. The
Arapahoe County Republican Executive Committee later endorsed Beckman by unanimous acclamation. At the request of officials, County Attorney Ron Carl investigated whether Doty should be asked to recuse herself from the vote due to her associations with Crane, who had worked on her campaign for commissioner but did not make a financial contribution. Carl said the association did not amount to a conflict of interest. Crane will complete Doty’s term, which expires Jan. 15, 2015. He will be eligible to run for a full term in November 2014.
Cherry Creek Schools Foundation celebrates ‘A Formula for the Future’
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By Jan Wondra utstanding educators, parent volunteers and retiring Superintendent of Cherry Creek Schools Mary Chelsey were honored at the March 15 Cherry Creek Schools Foundation luncheon, held at the DTC Hyatt Regency. A crowd of hundreds of business leaders, city government officials, educators and foundation volunteers came together for the 19th time to honor outstanding educators and volunteers. The day’s theme, “A Formula for the Future,” reiterates the foundation’s mission to fund programs that strengthen literacy and learning, while supporting teachers through professional development and classroom grants. The day’s dynamic keynote speaker, Steve Spangler, is a former Cherry Creek School District science teacher who is known across the country as “The Science Guy.”
“Building a strong partnership with the business community has been critical to public education,” said Chelsey, acknowledging the luncheon’s key sponsors, Arrow Electronics and Great West Life. “Technology and professional equipping of our teachers are keys to the future. I believe that with the right resources and opportunities our kids do remarkable things.” The foundation has raised and given more than $7 million to the students and staff of the Cherry Creek School District. It invests in the future of the teaching profession through the Monte C. Moses Future Educator Scholarship, a $5,000 award to a student pursuing a degree in education. The 2013 recipient, Christopher Madsen, will graduate from Cherokee Trail High School this May. He is already pursuing his passion for teaching in the Teacher Cadet program and plans to attend Continued page 2
Retiring Cherry Creek School District Superintendent Mary Chesley with daughter Kathryn Wells and grandson Austin Wells, who attends Coyote Hills Elementary.
Photos by Jan Wondra
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Outstanding educators, volunteers honored at Cherry Creek Schools Foundation luncheon Continued from Page 1 the University of Northern Colorado next fall. Parent volunteers Bill and Karen Fischer received the 2013 Champions of Education award for their enormous contribution of time, energy and resources to the district since 1995. The parents of six children, their youngest now at Campus Middle School, the Fischers believe that parent involvement is key to school success. Karen currently serves on the Executive Board of the Community Asset Project and Parents’ Council. Eric Flor, honored as the 2013 Catherine Canny Educator of the Year, knows something
about passion for teaching. He has served CCSD for the past 26 years as a teacher at Meadow Point Elementary, Summit and Peakview, before becoming assistant principal at Mission Viejo Elementary, then principal at Walnut Hills Elementary, before becoming executive director of Elementary Education. He retires as assistant superintendent of Educational Operations. “What a lucky man I have been,” he said. “To have worked for CCSD has been the best decision of my life.” Students Yoon Ji and Ka Man Ling Chen, both of Eaglecrest High School, received the 2013 AVID Giving Generation Scholarship. Chen is Chinese but was born and raised in Puerto Rico. She plans to attend the
University of Colorado Denver to pursue nursing. Ji, who is originally from Korea, moved to the United States in 2003 when he first began to learn English. He’s passionate about mathematics and plans to be a doctor. “It’s not enough just to be just enough,” Chesley said. “We want more for our students. With support such as the foundation provides, we can change the world one student at a time.” Chesley laid out the basis for preparing students for the future, comparing the mix to the “peanut-butter-cup-ice cream” of public education. “There has to be an effective teacher in every classroom. We have to teach teachers; this must be a value. It’s been said that we’re the only profession that has all its clients at the same time. Then someone reminded me that so do airline pilots,” she chucked. “So I’ve amended that to ‘teaching is the only profession that has all its clients at the same time without a steel door separating them from the clients.’” Corporate sponsors are key to the fundraising efforts of the CCSF. One of the event’s lead sponsors, Great West, has funded
Karen and Bill Fischer, who were honored as 2013 Champions of Education by the Cherry Creek Schools Foundation, with son Michael, a junior at Cherry Creek High School, and daughter Abby, a seventh grader attending Campus Middle School. Photos by Jan Wondra the Great West Great Teachers program, which provides ongoing professional development. The luncheon’s other key sponsor, Arrow Electronics, supports
technology initiatives for the district, retooling computers, data storage and software to assure that the district students have access to the latest technology.
Steve Spangler, nationally-known keynote speaker (and former Cherry Creek Schools teacher) with incoming Cherry Creek School Superintendent Harry Bull.
Photo courtesy of Meaghan Ross, senior at Cherry Creek High School
Eaglecrest High School teachers and students attending the Cherry Creek Schools Foundation luncheon left to right: Director of STEM Education Richard Charles, senior Ethan Pike, senior Emma Gardner, Principal Gwen Hansen, Asst. Principal Jim Roome, Athletic Director Shane Snyder and Sci-Tech Coordinator Steve Smith.
Greenwood Village citizens promote ‘Earth Hour’
By Jan Wondra Dr. Richard Holman and his wife Janet, long-time residents of Greenwood Village, believe that for at least an hour on March 23, we should all turn out our lights. As in dark. And for one hour, try not to use any energy. “It’s to raise awareness of the environmental challenges we all face, such as climate change,” said Dr. Holman. The local efforts of the Holmans and thousands of other citizens across the United States are a part of the much larger effort called Earth Hour, focused on calling attention to global environmental issues. The plan is that on Saturday, March 23, at 8:30 a.m. local time, thousands of cities around the world will go dark for one hour. Beccause technically that is bright morning here in Colorado, for greater impact you could wait for darkness that evening. Holman points out that cities and towns around the world increasingly are facing the effects of extreme climate events, from hurricanes and floods to more and more violent storms and catastrophic fires such as Colorado experienced last year. “Our towns and cities are already facing the staggering costs of weather driven by extreme climate change and the resulting power outages,” said Holman. “Many cities across America understand these risks and are taking practical measures to prepare.” The effort can be as organized or as personal as participants make
it, Holman said. There are two general steps to participate: plan to turn off all non-essential lights in and around your home or business for that hour, and promote the event by encouraging other landmarks, businesses and residents to do the same. The website worldwildlife. org/earthhour has more information. Participation as a city government in demonstrations like Earth Hour is laudable, but not always practical. “We surely agree that energy conservation is important for all of us and encourage our residents and businesses to personally participate,” said City Manager Jim Sanderson. “Our city government building lights and electronic functions are on timers and conservation mechanisms. Our street light codes require lighting to point downward, avoiding waste light. Taking everything into a manual mode could actually expend more energy than would be saved.” Regarding the Earth Hour effort, he said, “We can participate to the extent that we can still provide access to our customers and protect safety and security. Traffic lights have to remain operational, for example.”
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Youth Commission launches Youth Achievement Awards
The Centennial Youth Commission launched Youth Achievement Awards. The program intends to honor Centennial youth who have made a significant impact on the community through volunteer work or other special deeds. Two youths will be recognized for demonstrating exceptional leadership. Two monetary awards will be given. A graduating high school senior will receive a $1,000 scholarship, from SAFEBuilt Colorado. A student in ninth, 10th or 11th grade will receive a $500 award contributed by the Youth Commission to be used for educational purposes such as tuition, books or school supplies. To enter the award program, the following requirements, the applicant must: • Have legal residence in the city of Centennial at the time of application and at the time of presentation of award. • Be a high school student. • Have made a significant contribution to the Centennial community. The applicant’s qualifying project or the performance of qualifying deeds or actions identified in the application must have
been conducted within 24 months prior to the date that the application was received. The City of Centennial must receive all required application materials, including adult recommendations, by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 19. To apply, the applicant must complete the application and submit it to the Centennial Youth Commission, write an essay of no more than 500 words describing in detail the positive impact they have had on their community and provide a recommendation from an adult (nonrelative) who can speak to the applicant’s character and community involvement. Applicants are encouraged to provide the recommendation form included in the application materials to the adult. Applications may be obtained at www.centennialcolorado.com/ index.aspx?NID=712. Completed applications should be mailed to: City of Centennial Attn: Youth Commission Liaison 13133 E. Arapahoe Road Centennial, CO 80112 For more information, contact Brad Kearney at 303-754-3339 or bkearney@centennialcolorado. com.
South Metro’s Flatt named Firefighter of the Year
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firefighter who has worked tirelessly to maintain and strengthen a Peer Support Team for employees of the South Metro Fire Rescue Authority has been named 2012 Firefighter of the Year. Gretta Flatt, who started with what was then the Castlewood Fire Protection District in 1994, was honored in ceremonies on March 16. Because of the difficult nature of fire-emergency medical work, the Peer Support Team was developed to give employees and their families “emotional, tangible and confidential support through times of personal or professional crises.” According to Flatt’s nomination, “Gretta understands the great need for improved emotional support for firefighters and our families and has made that a mission of hers.” Because of Flatt’s work, the Peer Support Team is now a wellestablished and consistent support system for the department. Flatt said she was honored by the award and added, “I’ve always intended to do my best, show up fully, and serve to the best of my ability with all my heart.” Flatt and some of her colleagues
Gretta Flatt
Julianne Kadel
were also recognized for their handling of a case that exemplifies why a peer-support group may be needed. It was last July when a person committed suicide by lighting themselves on fire – though the patient was still alive when crews arrived. If requested, peer counselors are available after such traumatic incidents to help responders stay mentally healthy. As Flatt said, “When we take care of ourselves, we’re able to provide better service to our community.” The Firefighter of the Year award is presented by the Interna-
tional Association of Professional Fire Fighters, Local 2164. The association also recognized a Staff Employee of the Year. Training Coordinator Julianne Kadel was cited for a consistently positive attitude and her work in tracking and maintaining the hundreds of professional certifications firefighters are required to keep. The awards were presented at the conclusion of the fire department’s annual awards ceremony, which recognizes meritorious acts, as well as service anniversaries from the previous year.
I-25/Arapahoe study complete ‘Finding of No Significant Impact’ approved
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Transient accused of neighborhood burglary spree Suspect may have also stolen packages from nearby porches
By Peter Jones A homeless burglar was stopped in his tracks in Littleton. On March 5, a 19-year-old woman called 911 to report that an unknown person had entered the family home. Police responded to the 2400 block of West Jamison Way and quickly surrounded the house. The suspect was arrested as he came out the backdoor. He was identified as Kristopher Gregg, 29, a transient with no known address. A nearby car linked to Gregg was later found to be stolen. Inside the vehicle were packages that appeared to have been stolen from the porches of neighborhood homes. Gregg was booked into the Arapahoe County jail on charges that included second-degree burglary and aggravated motorvehicle theft. His bond was set at $60,500.
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By Peter Jones he long-awaited and sometimes controversial movement to improve the intersection of I-25 and Arapahoe Road has passed another mile mark in in a continuing years-long road to construction. The Federal Highway Administration and Colorado Department of Transportation have approved a “Finding of No Significant Impact” for the proposed improvements. The designation is the latest of many green lights
that the project has faced – and will still face – in the ongoing effort to improve one of the most congested intersections in the Denver metro area. Bryan Weimer, manager of Arapahoe County’s Transportation Division and a long-time leader in the effort, considers last week’s announcement to be a major project milestone. “[It] is the result of solid technical work by our project team, valuable public participation and continuous collaboration and support of the local agency partners,” he said. Last September, a federally required environmental assessment was prepared to evaluate
reasonable improvement alternatives for the notoriously clogged interchange. After consideration of numerous options, the assessment identified a preferred alternative called the “Improved Partial Cloverleaf Interchange,” which officials determined would best meet the project’s goals of reducing congestion and improving safety. A variety of public comments about the recommendations were gathered during a 30-day review period and helped shape the study’s recommendations, officials say. With the approval of the “Finding of No Significant Im-
pact,” the federally mandated process is complete and the project is now eligible for funding. A final design is anticipated to begin this summer and is expected to be finalized by the end of next year. Because construction will not begin until funding is identified, a phased project may be necessary. A coalition of local governments is working together to develop a financial plan. Funding has already been secured for a second northbound left-turn lane on Yosemite Street at Arapahoe Road and a noise wall along the west side of Yosemite Street. Construction of that project could begin at the end of 2014 or early 2015. Official documents can be found at www.I25Arapahoe RoadEA.com.
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DeGette reintroduces marijuana bill How to eat & drink backs in Paris without guilt Coffman effort to halt federal THE PASSIONATE TRAVELER
By Andrea Shpall Why should anyone feel guilty about traveling to Paris? For seven days and seven nights, I enjoyed three meals a day - fresh buttery croissants, sweet sticky rolls, lovely hot cafe au laits, rich chocolates, endless cheese options and delicious full bodied wines all without “The Guilt.” And you may ask how did I manage this? Simple, I decided that all I needed to do was walk everywhere I went. I love to travel in Europe in the winter even though the weather is cold and the days are shorter, and this trip was no exception. I have found that in the “off” season you can easily obtain reservations at the best restaurants in town as well as the traditional Paris bistros, brasseries and bars. I can go to any museum or special exhibit without waiting in line or buying tickets in advance. A couple of my favorite museum stops on this trip were the Musee D’Orsay (1/2 km from my hotel) and the Musee MarmottenMonet (6 km). Also, all the famous attractions like the Eiffel Tower (3
km) and Notre Dame (2-1/2 km) are less chaotic to visit during the winter season as well. Another walking bonus is that it gives you a directional sense of the city and, most importantly, the chance to uncover special shops and boutiques along the way. This trip my favorite shopping discovery was when I stumbled upon a wonderful and unique store near my hotel, called Deyrolle. On the first floor there were gardening items, but when I climbed the narrow circular stairway in the rear of the store, I emerged into another world inhabited by stuffed (as in they used to be alive) animals - bears, lions, chickens, ostriches, peacocks, filling three rooms. In addition, the displays included beautifully colored seashells, displays of starfish and blowfish, mounted butterflies and insects, and skeletons of all sorts of mammals. I was told that if you did not want to buy one of the stuffed animals outright you could rent one. Imagine coming home to be greeted by a lion or a bear or an ostrich. Paris in the winter was incredibly welcoming; so welcoming that I have decided that one week isn’t enough time to spend. There is so much more to experience without the guilt. Next time it will be for a month! Remember it is the Experience! Andrea Shpall is president of Allure Travel by Polk CTM, Denver’s leading Travel Management Company and a member of Tzell Travel Group. She welcomes your comments at Andrea_Shpall@ alluretravel.com
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ate as “cash only.” Such uncertainty would be gone under DeGette’s bill. If enforcement approved, the Respect States’ and Citizens’ Rights Act would By Peter Jones change the pre-emption clause in As Colorado continues in a the federal Controlled Substances haze about how the federal govAct as it pertains to marijuana ernment will ultimately respond in states that have or may in the to the state’s legalization of marifuture legalize medical or recrejuana, U.S. Rep Diana DeGette ational use. is trying to clear the air and Rep. DeGette says the hands-off Mike Coffman has now joined in policy would have positive imher efforts. pacts beyond the rights and conDiana DeGette Last week, DeGette, a Denver veniences of marijuana usDemocrat whose district ers and businesses. includes Cherry Hills “I’m worried that the It’s about state’s rights. Village and Englewood, federal government might That’s why it appeals reintroduced her bill that try to cut off money to the would effectively nullify to Republicans and state. I think it’s important the federal laws against Democrats. It’s not so much to protect our state revmarijuana in any state about legalizing marijuana enues and our state laws,” that legalized it. she said. “The bill seems as it is about allowing the “It’s about state’s like an elegant solution to rights. That’s why it apvoters of Colorado to assert me. People are starting to peals to Republicans and think about it and realize their rights. Democrats,” DeGette it’s a good idea.” – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette said. “It’s not so much A number of legislaabout legalizing marijuana as it is Although President Obama tors have begun lining up behind about allowing the voters of Col- has said his administration would DeGette’s idea – including some orado to assert their rights. Once be unlikely to prosecute mariHouse Republicans who are in Amendment 64 passed, I felt it juana users in states that have apdiscussions about cosponsoring was my job as a federal official proved recreational use, the longthe measure. to make sure the federal govern- term legal forecast remains tenuIn addition to Coffman, Coloment is not taking actions that can ous at best if the state’s 12-year- rado Democratic Reps. Ed Perlharm the state.” old system for legalized medical mutter and Jared Polis support the DeGette had introduced the marijuana can be considered a bill. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, Respect States’ and Citizens’ case in point. is considered a likely Senate Rights Act last November under While the federal government sponsor. the previous Congress, but it was has allowed a state-regulated sysDeGette anticipates several never formally addressed. tem of medical-marijuana dismonths of building support on While Coffman, an Arapahoe pensaries to proliferate and has Capitol Hill before further formal County Republican, staunchly opposed Amendment 64, the largely turned a blind eye to pa- action is taken to advance the bill. The congresswoman, who 2012 initiative that legalized lim- tients and caregivers, the industry has been plagued by uncertainty. had taken a neutral position on ited marijuana use in Colorado, Despite some early indications Amendment 64 last year, believes he agrees that the federal government should respect the state’s to the contrary, the U.S. Justice the tide is turning when it comes Department has forced the clo- to marijuana legalization. majority decision. “Marijuana is listed as a Sched“I strongly oppose marijuana sure of some dispensaries – particularly those in relative proximule 1 substance with heroin and legalization, and I did not support Amendment 64, but I also have ity to schools – in the 18 states crack cocaine and I think there’s an obligation to respect the will that currently allow medicinal a general societal view that that’s way out of proportion,” DeGette of Colorado voters. They passed use. Of greater concern has been said. “I think there’s a recognithis initiative, and I will support their voice and this legislation,” what to do with financial as- tion that a lot of the war-on-drugs sets. Fearing that handling prof- efforts have not been successful Coffman said in a statement. Last November, voters in its from marijuana sales could with respect to marijuana. We’ll Colorado and Washington state be interpreted as illegal “money have debates over time, but what approved ballot measures that laundering” at the federal level, this bill does is take the commonlegalized the recreational use of most banks have been unwilling sense middle ground of saying irmarijuana at the state level. The to provide business accounts to respective of your views on mariproblem: Any use of the plant re- dispensaries – a reality that has juana itself, the states should be forced many businesses to oper- able to assert their rights.” mains illegal under federal law.
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It’s time for name change KINDLING
choice and named saint to follow in paths of service to mankind. The Colorado Symphony is in an improving state of flux, musicians, management, and supporters working hard to balance budgets and maintain world-class quality. The CSO is definitely in need of a name change. Under the new leadership of Jerry Kern, who is volunteering his time and talents, the symphony is making huge strides forward but they need our help. There are By Mort Marks some gaping holes in their business plan and here are the major obstacles for this fine orchestra and related suggestions. The symphony has a bad business plan with the City and County of Denver. They need to change their name back to The Denver Symphony Orchestra and ask the city for a new contract. Think about it for a minute, there are no Massachusetts or Pennsylvania symphonies, no Texas or California orchestras. They are named after cities, not states, that was a bad idea decades ago, the orchestra needs to come
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Let’s honor Denver Symphony Orchestra
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It was a week of corned beef and cabbage, Irish dancers and a great St. Patrick’s Day concert with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra on Saturday evening. The Irish were on the March and the snakes were fleeing St. Patrick’s wrath. Pope Francis was giving a mass and walking out from the Vatican State greeting the masses, how refreshing. What a great
organization. The musicians have been stellar in honoring their contracts and working morning, noon and night home to Denver. We have other to see that the orchestra survives. orchestra’s already strugglingGOINGS GLORYUS ON musicians are as These talented across Colorado’s larger cities. important as those who can pass Do you now that the orchestra leather balls through the air, or pays more than $300,000 annual PUBLISHER & EDITOR Gerri Sweeney rent to the city; they receive no shoot baskets for multi-million gerri@villagerpublishing.com income from the parking garage dollar contracts. Denver is deluged with out of PUBLISHER that they help fill nightly. They Robert Sweeney town musical performances pourreceive zero income from the VICE PRESIDENT/MARKETING concessions and the programs; ing into the metro area week after Sharon Sweeney all go to the city and concession- week. The Denver economy is MANAGING EDITOR aires. They even pay a seat sales one of the best in the nation and Elizabeth Denton tax on tickets sold. They are not the entertainment industry can editorial@villagerpublishing.com even tier one with the SCFD. I’m SOCIETY EDITOR sell tickets in this venue. By Kenneth W. James, Weisberg CFA Glory Weisberg not sure how canBy thisGlory be… but it But, we need to support our gloryweisberg@comcast.net is. They cannot survive without REPORTERS changing their business plan no own orchestra first and season Peter Jones matter how hard Jerry and Mary tickets are now on sale at 303peter@villagermediagroup.com 623-7876 or Coloradosymphony. Kern may work. Rosemary Fetter GREENER PASTURES news@villagerpublishing.com How would our beloved Bron- org. Clarissa Crozier cos survive under such circumLet’s change the business plan, crozier.villager@comcast.net Jan Wondra stances? buy tickets and, best of all, enjoy wondra.villager@gmail.com The Denver Symphony needs the great seasons of Joshua Bell Tom Barry to have the city pay them to per- and Itzhak Perlman, both coming Barrypr@msn.com form as a city jewel. No more PHOTOGRAPHER to Denver. rents and they need to share in Stefan Krusze We all should love music and octaviangogo1@aol.com parking and concession revenues. FLAIR They need to be the mayor’s or- the people who can fill our air Scottie Iverson chestra supported by the City with pops and classical tunes that swandenver@qwestoffice.net Council, chambers of commerce enrich our lives. ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS Let’s honor our musicians! and SCFD District as a tier one Sharon Sweeney
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On March 15, The Wall Street Journal had an article entitled – “Let Them Eat Fat.” I’ve been advocating just that for years in my columns because as Ron Rosenbaum the article’s author pointed out, “We are discovering that fatty delights can actually be good for you. They allow Spaniards, Italians and Greeks to live longer.” In today’s world, we Americans have more food to eat than any other people on earth, and more diets to keep us from eating By Shirley Smith it. Nothing in the world arouses more false hopes than the first four hours of a diet, and when you go on a diet the first thing you SCHOOL MATTERS
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Reading between the lines when your family cares enough to send the very best
Recently, I got this card (above) from my husband and kids: On the surface, you could read this as, “You’re an awesome Mom/Wife/Food Sanitation Expert/Cleaning Lady!” Digging a little deeper though, there’s a hidden meaning behind each of their missives, one that involves birth order, timing and various stages of psychological development. Allow me to explain.
Scot Chadwick, husband, age 43 Bergie, You are the best wife + best mom in the world we love you so much! Love, Chez Translation I’m sorry the towel rack in our bathroom has been dangling from one side pretty much since we moved to Colorado, so I’ll use cute nicknames from when we were dating 3,000 years ago with the hope that you’ll forgive the fact that I generally don’t do anything around the house anymore because I know if I let chores sit idle long enough, you’ll do them for me. I used to think your erratic pre-menstrual hormones were a pain, but wow can you handle a power drill like a pro when you’re mad! I used “+” instead of “and” because I’m tweeting about my fantasy football league with my dominant hand while I write your card with the one I use to pick wax out of my ears. I forgot the punctuation and capitalization between “world” and “we” because I’m watching The Big Break III: Ladies Only while I tweet about my fantasy football league and simultaneously express my innermost thoughts
of love and affection. Plus I only have so many clean fingers. Can you make me a panini? All this tweeting and watching and writing is making me hungry.
Taylor Chadwick, son, age 12 Mom, You are the best mom ever. #1 on my list. I love you so much! Taylor Translation Listen. I’m practically a teenager so I’m gonna pretty much copy what dad said but change it a little so it doesn’t look like I cheated. It’s not that cheaters don’t prosper, look at Tiger Woods. It’s just that it sucks getting caught. Again, look at Tiger Woods. Can I have an iPhone? That “#1” thing was all mine so can I have $20? Seriously, I started a crappy phone club at school and I’m the only member. Since you’re already making one for Dad, can I have a panini?
Grace Chadwick, daughter, age 10 I love U - Grace Translation In case you haven’t noticed, I’m the middle child and I’m way too busy to write. In fact, I’d be willing to bet all the money I’m stashing away in my piggy bank for an Ivy League education that you don’t even realize I’m around because I’m too busy absorbing and rechanneling the arguments between my older brother and younger sister, making dinner, refinishing the front entryway floor, and timing my sprint splits to train for the upcoming state swim meet.
I’m not really into Paninis because I’ve just declared myself a gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free vegan, so could you just whip me up a celery root smoothie while I work on some extra credit calculus problems so I can get a head start on my summer enrichment work? It’s not fair that Taylor gets everything first because he’s oldest. I get straight As every quarter so if anyone’s getting an iPhone, it’s me. Also I just finished alphabetizing the spice rack. You can thank me later.
Essa Chadwick, daughter, age 8 E.
They diden’t leve me any room.
Translation Being the youngest sucks. I don’t care if I can’t spell. By the time I’m in middle school the ghost of Steve Jobs will have invented a brain chip that will do everything for me so I can work on my tan. Don’t you read Fast Company? Duh. I don’t care what Grace says about geophysics and I’m not wearing any more of her handme-downs. My style is kind of Nicole Richie meets Kristen Stewart and she’s so Dakota Fanning. I don’t care what Taylor says about his stupid iPhone because he’s stupid. Can I have a panini, preferably with no crust, double cheese, hold the tomatoes? I’ll be in my room streaming America’s Next Top Model and pretty much raising myself. So for those of you out there who recently got a seemingly sweet card from your family on a Hallmark-created holiday that looks and feels authentic? Look under the surface. It’s what you can’t see at first sight that will really trip you up if you’re not careful.
Chamber presents ‘Hiring the Right Person’ Beth Smith, president of Alist Interviews, will be the guest speaker for the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business breakfast on Thursday, April 4, 7:30 – 9 a.m. at Colore restaurant, 2700 S. Broad-
way in Englewood. Chamber members and nonmembers, including men, are welcome. After a detailed research project, Smith developed the Response Analysis System, which she teaches to all kinds of businesses and indus-
tries. Smith will also discuss her top five myths of hiring. Reservations can be made by calling 303789-4473 by April 2. Tickets paid in advance for chamber members are $15. Tickets for nonmembers and at the door are $17.
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Eagle Scout ranking is Siekmeier family tradition Centennial Scout is third brother to receive honor
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cott Siekmeier, 18, of Centennial, has achieved the highest ranking available to youth members in Boy Scouts of America— the Eagle Scout Award. He joins his brothers, Jim, 20, and Andy, 21, in this family tradition to become one of only a few families in Boys Scouts to have three sons as Eagle Scouts, a program that began in 1912. Scott began his Boy Scout journey at 6 when he joined Cub Scout Pack 268 at Homestead Elementary School. He recently participated in his Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony at St. Andrew United Methodist Church to receive his award—an honor received by fewer than 4 percent of all boys who join Boy Scouts. Currently a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 373, Scott earned 21 merit badges and demonstrated his proficiency in leadership, service and outdoor skills. He was also chosen by Eagle Scout and Assistant Scoutmaster Bill Sigler to serve as the caller for the color guard at the Mitt Romney campaign event last October at Wings Over the Rockies—an event attended by more than 7,000 people. Scott’s scouting activities culminated with his Eagle Scout project, which was building two new benches and staining an existing picnic table for the backyard of the Interfaith Hospitality Network of Denver, a nonprofit that provides services to home-
Centennial’s Scott Siekmeier, center, is the third of his brothers to earn the Boy Scouts Eagle Scout Award. His brothers and fellow Eagle Scouts, Andy and Jim, stand behind him.
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less families. “I chose this project because of my past work with homeless families,” Scott said. “I wanted to help IHN provide a pleasant outdoor place for families to spend time while they are being sheltered there.” Scott organized 15 volunteers and raised the $350 needed to complete the construction and installation of the benches. They also enhanced the entire backyard area by cleaning and organizing it before installing the benches. In May, Scott will be graduating from Cherry Creek High School and plans to attend Colo-
rado State University, majoring in business. In addition to his scouting activities, he has been an active member of CCHS’ DECA Club, cross-country team, freshman football team and varsity swimming as well as the youth group at St. Andrew United Methodist Church. He has volunteered for Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Denver Urban Ministries and feeding the homeless in downtown Denver. Scott’s parents, Jane and Stuart Siekmeier, were The Villager’s 2013 Sweetheart Couple of the Year.
Letters to the Editor Severe logical disconnect
After weeks of uncivil wrangling, the Democrat-controlled state legislature passed a flurry of gun-control bills. The purported justification for violating our Second Amendment rights is public safety. Despite extensive data, the bills’ supporters argue that draconian gun-control measures are required to reduce violence. Before the newly-passed bills have even been signed, though, those legislators introduced a bill to repeal the death penalty. But isn’t the death penalty supposed to deter violence? Is this a case of rampant illogic, callous deceit or blatant hypocrisy? Do the Demo-
crat legislators think that we voters are mere unthinking silly-putty? I hope that they’re wrong. Peg Brady Centennial
Our truly ‘living’ constitution
Trendy folks like to describe our precious Constitution as a “living” document, asserting that it can be interpreted and even ignored as they wish. They’re right to call it “living” – not because it lacks clear, precise meaning but because it remains our steadfast guide. As the fortunate heirs to this superbly crafted Constitution, we continue to thrive and grow. Discarding it at one or another’s
ephemeral whim, to suit some specialinterest agenda, leaves us all without the Constitution’s vital protection. Protection was its purpose and remains today. In ratifying our Constitution, the early citizens established a contract. That contract specified their individual rights and their responsibilities to one another, limited the government’s functions and stipulated the balance among the government’s structural components. Those are the provisions that safeguard us everyday. Like any contract, all the parties must uphold their agreed-on roles. To default endangers us all. Peg Brady Centennial
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News Briefs CLASSES/ WORKSHOPS Cooking Class: Spring Moroccan Salads
March 28, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Whole Foods Tamarac, 7400 E. Hampden Boulevard, Denver. Join Khadija, a native of Morocco, while she shares recipes including Moroccan Cabbage Salads, Beet salad and Orange and Walnut Cake. Reserve a spot at the Customer Service desk.
Basic Photography Class at the Curtis Arts & Humanities Center
April 17, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. (Session I) and April 20, 10 a.m. to noon (Session II), Curtis Arts and Humanities Center, 2349 East Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, Award winning photographer, Hank Fanelli, will teach a basic photography class for individuals 15 and older focusing on the fundamentals of photography with students learning the rules for light, composition, and exposure to improve picture taking in many situations. Class is not camera specific. Fee: $50/ person (Fundraiser for the Greenwood Village Arts and Humanities Council). Call 303-797-1779.
‘Eggstravaganza’ Food Fest’
March 23, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Whole Foods Tamarac, 7400 W. Hampden Boulevard, Denver. All-store taste event featuring great Easter brunch ideas with one common theme – eggs.
some Mad-Lib style games, followed by a visit to the Fox Games installation where families can create a mini stage set inspired by the artwork. Ideal for children ages 5 -12, must be accompanied by adult. Tickets: 303292-670 or www.centralcityopera.org/art.
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April 13, 8 a.m., Infinity Park, Glendale. Human and canine walkers can participate in this 3K Walk to raise funds for Dani’s Foundation and their research efforts, which supports those scientists and scientific research projects working to find the cause and the cure for human and canine sarcomas. For information call 303-6011881 or email martha@danisfoundation. org. Register at www.danisfoundation.org.
March 30, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 West 44th Ave, Golden. Featuring the 1880s vintage passenger coach. The Easter Bunny and Spike the Railyard hound will be handing out saltwater taffy from Enstrom Candies. Purchase tickets online at ColoradoRailroadMuseum.org. For more information call 303-279-4591.
Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Career
March 27, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Dining Hall (Room M1900), Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe, Denver. Colorado Law Enforcement Agencies will be on hand to answer questions and distribute applications. All applicants must be 21 years of age. Information: April Fox at april.fox@ arapahoe.edu or 303-797-5793.
CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS Toddler Time - SenseEnglewood Historic Preservation Society
March 22 3 – 5 p.m., Englewood Library 1000 Englewood Parkway. Jeff Broome, author of Dog Soldier Justice and Custer in the West will discuss the Indian Wars from the point of view of the settlers. Free event. Refreshments will be served.
Men in Business
March 28, 7:30 – 9:30 a.m., John Elway Chevrolet, 5200 S. Broadway, Englewood. Speaker Tim Gaudette, Outreach manager Small Business Majority.
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Through April, 10 a.m. Mondays at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Children’s Museum of Denver, 2121 Children’s Museum Drive, Denver. Little ones will learn how to use their five fabulous senses using natural materials from the Earth.
Robotics at the Hangar
April 13, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Wings Over the Rockies Museum, Lowry Air Force Base Hangar 1, near Alameda Avenue and Quebec Street Meet with roboticists, inventors, and robot enthusiasts and observe real robots. All activities are included with Museum admission and Museum Members are free.
Storytelling through Opera and Art
April 21, 1 - 3 p.m., Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave., Denver. Participants join Central City Opera artists as they bring the elements of storytelling to life through music and theater activities, including a performance of The Great Opera Mix-up and
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April 19 -21, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Colorado Horse Park, Parker. Show will feature the advanced riding skills involved in Dressage, an elegant style of equitation. All events are free. Profits from the silent auction and a portion of entry fees will benefit Sense of Security, a Colorado organization that helps breast cancer survivors cope with the physical, social and emotional challenges of the disease. Info: Simone Windeler, 719540-2000, simonedressage@gmail.com.
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Littleton’s Lamb Springs Archaeological Site
April 9, 7 p.m., Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton Author Jack C. Warner will speak and show photographs on findings at the Lamb Spring Archaeological site, which Charles Lamb uncovered in 1960 while digging a stock pond at the site of a natural spring. Call 303-795-3961.
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Centennial receives Best in Colorado asphalt pavement awards
The City of Centennial received two awards at the 19th Annual Best in Colorado Asphalt Pavement Awards on Feb. 27. The city was recognized with the City Street Resurfacing Award for the East Dry Creek Overlay Project and the Preventative Maintenance/Surface Seal Award for the South Mineral Drive 2012 Surface Treatment Program. “The City of Centennial is pleased to accept recognition for the [projects],” City Manager John Danielson said. “The city takes pride in maintaining its street pavement in good condition, to build durable pavement for the traveling public.” The annual event is in conjunction with the Rocky Mountain Asphalt Conference and Equipment Show.
Quincy Farm Visioning Committee kickoff
The March 5 Cherry Hills Village City Council meeting included a report from the Quincy Farm Visioning Committee. The kickoff meeting on Feb. 14 provided an overview from outside consultants brought in to assess the state of the property, a gift to the city from Cat Anderson. Three assessments were completed, including a review of the health of the property’s 715 trees, which include plains cottonwoods, ponderosa pine and aspen. Flywater Engineering conducted an assessment of the water quality of the pond bordering the Highline Canal and the property’s wells. Icon Engineering reviewed the property’s infrastructure of barns and three residences.
Aish Denver, 9550 E. Belleview Avenue, Greenwood Village Passover lunches for students and adults of CCSD, featuring a hot, kosher-for-Passover meal, including pizza, lasagna, soup, salads and dessert. Lunches will be free for middle school and high school students, nominal fee for adults. For more info, call 303-220-7200 or email info@ aishdenver.com.
SAVE THE DATE High Plains Fun Run
May 18, 8:30 a.m. - 5k; 9 a.m. - one mile run, High Plains Elementary School, 6100 S. Fulton St. Englewood. Followed by a post-run festival with music, snacks. School
The property is covered by four open land easements: historic, recreational, educational open space and wild life habitat. The Visioning committee, which reports to the Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee, has put out an RFP for a facilitator to work with it to develop its visioning recommendation. Based on the amount of information received at the initial meeting, the visioning task now seems larger than first anticipated. Given that the facilitator will not be selected until early April, the committee asked for, and was granted, an extension to its time line. Originally, its progress report was due March 1, with final visioning documents due Aug. 31. City Council approved an amended timeline, with a progress report due May 21, and the final proposal now due to City Council Dec. 1.
Burns appointed to GV Planning and Zoning Commission
Steve Burns has been appointed to the Greenwood Village Planning and Zoning Commission for representing District 4. His first term will expire Dec. 15, 2013.
Tovrea replaces Coogan as president of CACP
Cherry Hills Village Police Chief Michelle Tovrea has assumed the position of the president of the CACP from retiring Littleton Police Chief Heather Coogan. Tovrea has more than 29 years of experience in law enforcement, working a wide variety of assignments ranging from patrol officer to division chief at the Lakewood Police Department. She started as the chief of police for the Cherry Hills Village Police Department last April. fundraiser for new classroom technology such as replacing units on our laptop cart or getting some iPad tablets. Register at www. highplainsfunrun.org by May 6.
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28th Annual South Metro Denver Small Business Leadership Award nominees announced
By Natalie Harden, South Metro Denver Small Business Development Center Each year the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce, South Metro Denver Small Business Development Center, and South Metro Denver Economic Development Group recognize local businesses and community leaders for their outstanding achievement by presenting three prestigious awards: Small Business of the Year, Emerging Business of the Year and Brian R. Vogt Community Leader of the Year. Nominees must meet stringent criteria and go through a rigorous selection process. Winners and finalists will be announced at the 28th Annual Small
Business Leadership Awards event on Wednesday, May 1, at 4 p.m. at Comedy Works South. Each year, hundreds of local business leaders gather for this prestigious, inspiring event. The festivities begin with networking and appetizers and moves into the awards show featuring a stand-up comedian as the emcee. After the awards presentation, attendees are invited to a dessert and coffee reception with the winners. A record number of original nominees were received this year with well more than 100 recommended companies and individuals being noted. The Small Business Leadership Awards Committee, led by Chairperson Jean Barker of J.
Barker and Associates, began reviewing nominee applications and will put in many long hours to determine the finalists for each category. Finalists will be decided by the committee following a private reception at the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce on April 4. Other committee members include Susan Rogers of thresholdHR, Bret Yoder of CliftonLarsonAllen, Theresa Mehringer of Burns, Figa & Will PC, Cleve Wortham of FirstBank, Jerry Healy of Colorado Community Media and Wendy Nelson of B2B CFO. To determine the winner of the Small Business of the Year category, the Committee will visit the offices
of each finalist and view a presentation by company leadership. Emerging Business of the Year and Brian Vogt Community Leader of the Year finalists will be interviewed by the Committee to determine winners in each of these categories. The following is a list of those who accepted their nominations for the 2013 awards:
Small Business of the Year Bachus and Schanker Bye Engineering Catch Fire Marketing Colorado Escrow & Title Desks Incorporated Experience Pros Footers Catering Foothills Commercial Builders Frame de Art Greyston Technology Group Lathram Financial Group Lovett Family Chiropractic Millard Plastic Surgery Center Strategic Programs Trout Mobile
Emerging Business of the Year 5280 Drug Testing Abby Senior Care Active RX Cascade Solar USA Doxy’s Fine Foods EIS Solutions Employer Essentials FiG Advertising Ivy at the Glenn Just Shutter Up Major Mom
Del Creps and Paul Sherwood of Health Images accept the 2012 Small Business of the Year Award with Chamber CEO John Brackney and Chamber Board Chair Lisa D’Ambrosia.
Denver Marriott South completes renovation By Manny Gonzales The Denver Marriott South is open for business. After a $4 million renovation that involved a complete overhaul of the hotel’s restaurant and private dining rooms, the Marriott, a proud investor in the South Metro Denver Chamber, is now a prime spot for corporate meetings and weary business travelers in the Denver Tech Center / Meridian area. But the Denver Marriott South, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary at 10345 Park Meadows Drive in Lone Tree, also completely updated its guest rooms to appeal to all travelers, not just business types. “We have 279 guest rooms in the hotel which have all been renovated with new desk chairs, art work and arm chairs,” said David DiFalco, director of operations. And with hip, more attractive furnishings and designs, the hotel’s lobby and restaurant will appeal to the business after-hours crew and anyone looking for an attractive, comfortable spot to enjoy a cocktail or a meal. “The biggest change for our res-
taurant is the new carpet and hard- indoors every Thursday night unwood floors, along with all new til the warmer months allow for dining room chairs,” DiFalco said. special events on the patio. The “It looked dated before, but now Lounge also features weekly Trivia it looks very hip and trendy. What night every Wednesday. we’re also doing along those lines “We’re really looking to delinis rolling out a new menu for the eate the bar from the restaurant,” lounge and the lobby, and a big part DiFalco said. “The bar is more The Denver Marriott South’s newly renovated bar, Sonoma’z Lounge, features a patio perfect for summer gatherings. of the renovation has been adding three private dining rooms that can accommodate up to 50 people each. We’re open for corporate meetings, birthday parties, anniversary dinners – really anything that can fit in the confines of those spaces.” Another change that will no doubt be a big draw in the warm summer months is the expansion of the hotel’s patio. The Denver Marriott South added a new enclosure to close off the patio to parking lot noise as well as a new fire pit and televisions. The new patio space will hold about 80 people and will feature live music every Thursday and Friday night throughout the summer. The hotel’s bar, Sonoma’z Lounge, will feature live music
high energy now with lots of TVs to watch a game or play trivia. Or if you’re looking for a quiet environment, you can go into the restaurant. “ South Metro Denver Chamber President and CEO John Brackney said the renovation to the Denver Marriott South is a welcome addition to the area. “The area is in dire need of more space to entertain corporate meetings or just get away from the hustle and bustle,” Brackney said. “The Denver Marriott South is a gem of an oasis in the Park Meadows area.” For more information, visit www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ denms-denver-marriott-south-atpark-meadows/.
National ComTel Network Pixorial Rocky Mountain Vein Institute She She’s Corner Upscale Resale Boutique The Gun Store at Centennial
Brian R. Vogt Community Leader of the year Nancy Sharpe Donna Warner Wilson Michael Penny Edgar Johansson Melanie Worley Ned Frazier Jeff Keener Dr. Stephen Jordan Norman Stucker Peter Moore Jeff Wasden Jie “Jay” Zheng Rick Whipple
The Small Business Leadership Awards are sponsored by the South Metro Denver Small Business Development Center corporate and community sponsors including the U.S. Small Business Administration, Colorado SBDC Network, Douglas County, Colorado, Arapahoe Community College, Colorado Business Bank, BELLCO, MetLife, the City of Centennial, the City of Greenwood Village, AMG National Trust Bank, ICOSA Media, Colorado Community Media, Webolutions, and the Microsoft Store in Lone Tree. For ticket information, go to www.bestchamber.com.
EVENTS For a complete calendar of South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce events or more information, visit our web site at www.bestchamber.com or call 303-795-0142.
Thursday, March 21 Access to Capital for Start-ups & Early-stage Companies The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial
Wednesday, March 27 Women in Leadership Executive Roundtable Colorado Breast Center, 1444 South Potomac Street, Suite 160, Aurora
Join The Action Center for “Jazz & Junk” Pre-sale Event Jeffco Fair Grounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave., Golden
Thursday, March 28 HYPE Business Empowerment Group The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial
Monday, March 25 Chamber Connectors Meeting The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Tuesday, March 26 Business Bible Meeting The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Be Seen, Be Heard, Be Found! Find Out How! Office Evolution, 9233 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree Welcome to Deadwood Chamber Casino Night & Silent Auction The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial
Striking a Balance: Women & Men Balancing Work, Life, and Family The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Friday, March 29 President’s Leadership Forum The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Chamber Unplugged hosted by Mass Mutual The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial
Boycotting the TCAP PAGE 10 • THE VILLAGER • March 21, 2013
Some parents keep kids home, but school officials defend the standardized test
ing from out-of-district open enrollment. “It’s pitting schools against each other to see who can get the highest score,” she said. “The more students you get to each school, the more you’re going to get for each student.” Asp stresses that Cherry Creek does not encourage “teaching to the test,” nor does the district tie test results to teacher bonuses.
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By Peter Jones he Coffman-Lees are spending quality family time – together, but alone – at home on a recent Wednesday morning. Kelley, the mom, keeps an eye on the hordes while teenage Gabe reels through a paperback, 8-year-old Ethan surfs his tablet and 11-yearold Chloe plays on the floor with Jack White, her new guinea pig. “I kind of like it because I don’t have to go to school and I get to sleep in and stuff,” Chloe says of this day off from Cherry Creek Schools. The fifth-grader’s smile fades as she remembers her classmates taking state-mandated standardized tests back at Canyon Creek Elementary School. “I still feel bad for the kids that have to do the test all day and miss all the writing and reading that’s good for their brains,” she says. This is a TCAP testing day, which means a day off for the TCAP-boycotting Coffman-Lees, who give the controversial standardized test a resounding F. “I don’t think it’s a good way to assess what a child is learning,” Kelley says emphatically. “Year after year, the minority kids are the ones scoring the lowest. All children should be treated equally, but not all children are equal in terms of how they learn. The TCAP doesn’t take into consideration the kid’s background.” None of the Coffman-Lees have ever taken the TCAP or its predecessor the CSAP – and they never will, as far as Kelley is concerned. “You need to rewrite the test or you need to get rid of it,” she says. Gabe, a freshman who takes advanced classes at Cherokee Trail High School, cannot say that he minds missing his classes for a few days every year. “I think its dull just sitting there filling out bubbles for four hours,” he says. He will be back at school at 2 p.m. for track practice anyway. The pointed reasons for this day off are not lost on third-grader Ethan, who recalls explaining to classmates why he does not take the TCAP test. “I just say it’s an unfair test to black kids, poor kids and girls,” the child says matter-of-factly. “When I say that, the other kids just stare at me.”
TCAP 101
TCAP or Transitional Colorado Assessment Program is the successor to the CSAP, the Colorado Student Assessment Program. By law, the standardized test covering mathematics, reading, writing and science is given annually during a period of three weeks to all public-school students in grades third through 10th. “It’s a well designed test with a number of validity checks,” said Elliott Asp, the Cherry Creek district’s assistant superintendent for performance improvement. “It gives information about both performance and growth on the part of the students. It’s also helpful information for the teachers.” Asp concedes the TCAP is not a true diagnostic test, but says the results are nonetheless a valuable
No test result left behind
Kelley Coffman-Lee bides the time at home last week with kids Chloe, Ethan and Gabe during the TCAP tests. The three Coffman-Lee children have never taken the standardized test for Colorado’s public-school students. The Centennial mother and her husband say the tests are unfair and a poor gauge of student achievement. Photo by Peter Jones tool to help improve education and troubleshoot problems. “Teachers use them to design their instruction. They look for trends and patterns where they were successful in some areas and could improve in others,” he said. Schools are rated by the averaged scores of their students. Low-scoring schools receive required assistance from the Colorado Department of Education. Schools with consistently unsatisfactory ratings can be converted into charter schools. School districts with regularly low-scoring schools can lose their accreditation. TCAP is also connected to the federal No Child Left Behind Act, which ties standardized test scores to qualifications for Title 1 and other federal education funding. The act signed by President George W. Bush required states to develop studentassessment tests in basic skills and set their own academic standards. TCAP was instituted last year as a transitional test in response to new content standards approved by the Colorado Board of Education. A finalized version of the state’s standardized test is expected next year. Small statewide jumps marked TCAP’s rollout in 2012. Although the results were largely flat overall, some districts, including Denver Public Schools, saw significant improvements. There were also slight statewide gains in reading and math, while other areas, such as writing, saw dips at some grade levels. As for Cherry Creek, the district rose above the benchmark in the median-growth percentile, which charts student growth. Even so, fourth- and sixth-grade writing scores fell nearly seven points district-wide. Although Cherry Creek has done some reevaluation as a result, Asp says the district finished remarkably well overall. “We don’t have any low-performing schools,” he said.
An opt-out movement
In 2011, more than 1,420 students opted out of Colorado’s standardized tests, according to the Coalition for Better Education, an organization opposed to TCAP. A large group of TCAP-boycotting parents and students organized a school-walkout and demonstration last week at the state Capitol. The Coffman-Lees are among the less than 2 percent of Cherry
The test is reviewed for bias in a variety of ways. Every item that goes on the test is reviewed by several different groups. Every item is looked at, discussed and argued about. - Elliott Asp, Cherry Creek Schools’ assistant superintendent for performance improvement
Year after year, the minority kids are the ones scoring the lowest. All children should be treated equally, but not all children are equal in terms of how they learn. - Kelley Coffman-Lee, TCAP critic
Creek students that regularly skip the tests each year, according to Asp. For Kelley Coffman-Lee, the primary issue is fairness to minorities and students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. “I just don’t think a [fair] test should continuously show better results for white males than minorities,” the Centennial mother said. “They have these unreachable standards and then say, ‘OK inner-city Denver, let’s see what you can do.’” Despite last year’s statewide gains among black and Hispanic students and improvements in some of Colorado’s turnaround districts, there was still a double-digit performance gap overall in comparison to the state’s white students. For example, Cherry Creek saw “inadequate” growth among students with disabilities and those qualifying for free or reduced lunch in some categories at all grade levels. The district received the same designation for minority students at the middle and high school levels. At the same time, “adequate” growth was measured in other learning categories for those same “disadvantaged” students. According to Asp, the varying results have nothing to do with bias. “The test is reviewed for bias in a variety of ways,” he said. “Every item that goes on the test is reviewed by several different groups. Every item is looked at, discussed and argued about. The test is also subject to peer review.” What’s more, Asp says accommodations are often made for Spanish-speaking students and those with special needs. Still, the will to succeed among some schools – especially those on the bottom rungs of the economic and educational ladders – can be fierce. Last year, a cheating scandal at Beach Court Elementary School was a focal point for TCAP critics. Two years of standardized tests at the struggling west Denver school of underprivileged students were invalidated and the principal was fired after the district discovered widespread test-falsification by school administrators. Test scores plummeted at the school last year in the wake of the scandal. Coffman-Lee thinks TCAP has created an unhealthy competition among schools that seek state fund-
Many education experts think officials have placed too much emphasis on testing in the wake of No Child Left Behind. Still, Kevin Welner, an education professor and director of the National Education Policy Center at the University of Colorado at Boulder, says there is nothing wrong with standardized tests per se. “If we took the high-stakes consequences away and simply administered the tests to measure student learning, they would do a pretty good job of measuring student learning within the domains they’re focused on,” he said. “Before No Child Left Behind, a lot of schools were writing off a lot of students. You ended up with students whose schools were warehousing, instead of teaching.” According to Welner, the problem is when school districts and governments put too much stock in the test results and use them to drive policy. “We’re transforming the nature of what we expect schools to do,” he said. “Instead of setting up a mechanism with experienced skilled professional teachers, we’ve set up a mechanism that de-professionalizes the teacher and puts a lot of emphasis on an accountability system.” While Welner is unsure of longterm alternatives, he says tests such as the TCAP should be one of a number variables considered when comprehensively evaluating a school’s or a teacher’s performance. “We shouldn’t be looking for magic bullets,” he said. “We could reduce the amount of testing hugely, but testing, itself, I don’t see as problematic. We need to understand the limitations of an accountability system. We’ve taken assessments as a form of information and turned them into a battering ram.” Coffman-Lee, for one, is unafraid of battling back – even when it means controversy in the classroom or elsewhere. The vegan tofu lover made international headlines four years ago when the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles rejected her request for a personalized license plate reading “ILOVTOFU” because of perceived sexual connotations. “I’ve been pushed to the fringe,” Coffman-Lee said of her more recent controversies with the school district. “I’m the parent who questions things. That’s what parents should be doing. In the end, parental rights trump school rights and state rights. I had to hang up on the school principal once.” Asp encourages concerned parents like Coffman-Lee to call their elected officials, instead of school administrators. “We’re going to abide by the law because we’re a public entity,” he said. “If you want to make a change in this, you’ll need to go to the legislature or the state education board and register your protests there.”
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Cherry Hills Village honors exemplary city employees
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By Jan Wondra herry Hills Village honored the work of 20 members of its police and Public Works departments at its March 5 City Council meeting. “They have earned the respect, admiration and accolades due to their compassion, loyalty and humble hard work,” said Police Chief Michelle Tovrea, as she called off name after name to receive the Award of Excellence. The recognition capped a hectic seven months for the city, which saw it hosting several major events, dealing with a natural gas incident and four major funerals along the city’s “church row” on Hampden. “Their actions have been extraordinary,” said Tovrea. “In a relatively short time period of seven months, these groups have played a significant role in shaping the direction, professionalism and sense of teamwork and cooperation that is a cornerstone of Cherry Hills Village. They have continued a legacy; an uncompromising pledge to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, outstanding leadership and a commitment to serving others.” Among the community events coordinated by the city were the United States Amateur Golf Tournament at the Cherry Hills Country Club, and a prolonged Special Weapons and Tactics operation on Sedgewick Drive. Honored for their leadership were Senior Officer John Bayman, Comdr. Patrick Weathers, Senior Sgt. John Reynolds, Sgt. Curt Wood and Sgt. John DeFelice and Public Works Director Jay Goldie. An entirely unplanned event was the natural gas hazardous materials incident at Cherry Hills Elementary last fall, which required the evacuation of the entire school. Among those honored for their contributions included Officers Dave Lynes, Jen Callahan, Greg Gillett and Detective Jerry Stinnett. Also honored were Chuck Friend of Code Enforcement, Police Clerk Sarah Henderson, Police Technician Nathalie Klansman, and Animal Control Officer John Newhouse. The departments coordinated the
traffic management and community needs for the large funeral of a retired officer of the Denver Fire Department and three major “in line of duty death” funerals for officers from Englewood, Denver and Lakewood police departments.
“Each of these required the departments to exercise, patience, resourcefulness and creativity,” said Tovrea, noting that such events would tax the resources of larger forces, let alone more modest forces such as Cherry Hills Village.
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Code Enforcement Officer Chuck Friend is recognized by Police Chief Michelle Tovrea for his many roles.
“He is the glue that has held the department together,” said Chief Tovrea, as she presented Commander Patrick Weathers with the Award of Excellence.
Police Technician Nathalie Klasens beams upon receiving her Award of Excellence at the March 5 award ceremony.
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Cherry Hills Village Mayor Doug Tisdale looks on as Chief Michelle Tovrea presents the Award of Excellence to Police Officer Paul McCarthy.
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O’Keeffe By Rosemary Fetter
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he Denver Art Museum’s latest blockbuster exhibit features the work of Georgia O’Keeffe, one of America’s most talented and successful 20th century artists. The special exhibition, coordinated organized by the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, explores her paintings of New Mexico’s Hispanic and Native American architecture, cultural objects and vast landscapes. Some of these works will be familiar to viewers while others have been rarely exhibited. O’Keeffe began spending summers in New Mexico from 1929 – 1949, making northern New Mexico her permanent home after the death of her husband, Alfred Steiglitz. The artwork she created during this time implies a deep respect for the land, the architecture and the culture of New Mexico’s Hispanic and Native American people. The harmonious blend of colors and graceful lines speak volumes about a woman deeply moved by what she saw, who used the language of art to express her feelings and ideas. It’s difficult to say what is more intriguing about O’Keeffe, her life or her work. A Wisconsin farm girl, born in 1887, she showed an early artistic talent, pursuing studies after high school at the Art Institute of Chicago and the Art Students League in New York. She was teaching art at Columbia College in South
Carolina when she submitted drawings to photographer and art connoisseur, Alfred Steiglitz. He was so impressed by her work that he held a one-woman exhibit at 291, his famous New York Gallery, and soon became her chief promoter. She and Steiglitz were married in 1924 and worked together in New York City and the Stieglitz estate at Lake George, New York. During this period, she became famous for her sensual large scale flower paintings and New York City landscapes. Inspired by the West, however, a different O’Keeffe emerged. Her art from this period captured the vast New Mexico landscape, the rich colors and natural beauty of the desert, and the unique architecture, both manmade and natural, that speaks of New Mexico. Her remarkable career spanned nearly a century, and she continued to paint until 1984, when poor eyesight forced her to retire. She was still working on clay figures until two years before her death in 1986, at the age of 98. Among the many impressive oil paintings in the exhibit, Rust Red Hills (1930) stands out, its brilliant reds and dusky browns colors conveying the artist’s passion for the land. As she once said, “All of the colors of the painter’s palette are out there in many miles of badlands.” The show includes one of her more familiar paintings, Ram’s Head, Blue Morning Glory (1938) and Rancho Church No.1, which for some reason she was always
Yellow Cactus, 1935. Oil on canvas; 36 x 30 in. Private collection.
Ram’s Head, Blue Morning Glory, 1938. Oil on canvas; 20 x 30 in. Georgia O’Keeffe Museum; Gift of the Burnett Foundation, Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. painted from the back. In another room, the show features works of contemporary Native American artists who were inspired by her work. The exhibit alsov showcases American Indian artworks, including 15 rarely seen pictures of colorful Hopi katsina tihu (Katsina dolls) and examples of these quite stunning ceremonial figures. Over the years, O’Keefe attended many cultural ceremonies and developed a deep appreciation of the beautifully detailed figures. Most of her katsina paintings she gave to friends, and they were not exhibited. Katsinam, plural for katsina, primarily refers to the supernatural beings who visit Hopi villages six months out of every year. They control the rain, help or heed efforts of the villagers, punish social offenders and function as messengers from the other world. The figures were used to teach children about the spiritual visitors. The exhibition was organized by the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum in New Mexico and co-curated by Barbara Buhler Lynes, former curator at the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum and Carolyn Kastner, associate curator. At the DAM, the installation was overseen by Thomas Brent Smith, director of the Petrie Institute of Western American Art and John P, Lukavic, associate curator of Native Arts. For more information on the exhibit or accompanying events, visit www.denverart museum.org.
Rust Red Hills, 1930. Oil on canvas; 16 x 30 in. Brauer Museum of Art, Valparaiso University, Indiana; Sloan Fund Purchase, Georgia O’Keeffe Museum.
“When I got to New Mexico, that was mine. As soon as is saw it, that was my country” – Georgia O’Keeffe Georgia O’Keeffe in New Mexico: Architecture, Katsinam and the Land Through April 28 Denver Art Museum Hamilton Building, Gallagher Family Gallery 100 W. 14th Avenue Parkway, Denver Exhibit included with general admission Visit www.denverartmuseum.org
Kachina, 1934. Oil on canvas. 22 x 12 in. Private collection. © Georgia O’Keeffe Museum Photo courtesy of Georgia O’Keeffe Museum
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Working together the key to completing FasTracks
By RTD Director Kent Bagley, District H Residents of the south metro area know the value of the Regional Transportation District’s light rail system with the presence of the Southwest and Southeast Rail Lines. Get on a train and the popularity is obvious. Ridership far exceeds initial projections with much more rail to come. RTD’s FasTracks transit expansion program will build 122 miles of new commuter rail and light rail, 18 miles of bus rapid transit service, add 21,000 new parking spaces, redevelop Denver Union Station and redirect bus service to better connect the eight-county District. Right now, RTD has 81 miles of rail and bus transit in construction or soon to begin construction and has invested $4.7 billion across the region. The West Rail Line – which travels from Denver Union Station to Golden – will be opening on April 26, eight months ahead of schedule. The Denver Union Station project is 80 percent complete, and the East Line to the airport, the Gold Line to Arvada and Wheat Ridge and the first segment of the Northwest Rail Line to south Westminster are 35 percent complete. Also, the I-225 Rail Line through Aurora and the express lanes as part of the US 36 Bus Rapid Transit Project are also under construction.
Kent Bagley However, despite all the progress, RTD has its challenges in building out the whole FasTracks program, largely due to increased costs and lower-than-expected revenues due to the recession. One of the projects that is on hold until RTD has funds to build it is the Southwest Rail Extension from Mineral to C-470/Lucent Boulevard in Highlands Ranch. The station there will also include a 1,000-space Park-n-Ride. RTD has invested $25 million in this project, including acquiring the property at Lucent Station, purchasing light rail vehicles, and planning and engineering for the station. While staff continues working on design efforts, the crucial issue is finding a way to fund the build-out of the extension sooner rather than later. The key is working
together to make it happen. In early February, I hosted a meeting with elected officials and staff from Arapahoe and Douglas counties, the cities of Centennial, Englewood, Greenwood Village and Littleton, Denver South Economic Development Partnership, Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce, Highlands Ranch Community Association, Highlands Ranch Metro District and the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce. RTD General Manager Phil Washington, RTD staff and I discussed the current status of FasTracks and the Southwest Extension. Our plan moving forward includes establishing a task force with our partners to discuss alternative financing strategies to get this extension built as soon as possible. RTD is committed to building out the entire FasTracks program, and the way to get it done is by keeping a regional perspective and working together. I would enjoy hearing from you. Please email your comments and questions to me at Kent.Bagley@ rtd-denver.com. For more general information, go to www.rtd-denver. com. Kent Bagley is an RTD Board Director representing District H, which includes all or parts of Littleton, Cherry Hills Village, Greenwood Village, Highlands Ranch, Centennial and Columbine Valley.
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fashion • philanthropy • home • health • lifestyle
DIA, Chuck Morris among CBCA Award Winners By Glory Weisberg enver International Airport is home to miles of art that welcomes travelers in and out of the airport, and on March 13 it won a well-deserved Impact Award at the Colorado Business Committee for the Arts Luncheon. From the welcome area to the train tunnels, Concourse One serving Frontier and other corridors celebrate Colorado and our early flyers and icons of air travel. Also nominated for the award in this category were SpringHill Suites Downtown at Metro State and United Launch Alliance. The Create Award went to I Heart Denver Store, a local startup shop focusing on locally designed inventory. It competed against Nine dot Arts and Zeppelin Development. Chuck Morris won the John Madden Jr. Leadership Award for his ongoing backing of the state’s music efforts that bring in acts
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from around the globe, and for supporting local nonprofits and local artists as well. Morris won over contenders Raydean Acevedo and Amy Cara. CBS4 took back to its studios the Philanthropy Award that it won for raising cultural awareness for over 20 years. They beat out KeyBank and Wells Fargo. Newmont Mining won the Workspace Award for best paying tribute to an exceptional work environment. Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell, LLP and Cactus were also nominated for the award. During his address to the sold out lunch guests, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock said that 4.6 million cultural arts tickets were bought in Denver in 2011. Over 130 metro area businesses are CBCA members and it is now connected to Americans for the Arts. Reach the CBCA at cbca.org.
Musicians Michael Schenkelberg and Chris McGarry of Swallow Hill entertain guests as they checked in for the awards luncheon.
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Matt Chasansky, representing Impact Award winner DIA Amy Cara of East West Partners, which was nominated for the John Madden Jr. Leadership Award
Kelly Phillips and Raymond Gray of award winning Newmont Mining
Chuck and Becky Morris. Mr. Morris won and accepted the Impact Award. Photos by Glory Weisberg
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Skip Miller winning Heart of Hospice Award April 24 The Four Lads are the entertainment. For details call Linda Holloway, 303-830-9037.
Hot News from the Colorado Symphony
Skip Miller is being honored April 24 with the Denver Hospice Heart of Hospice Award. Skip helped with the hospice Inpatient Care Center at Lowry with his focus on the Caring for the Future Campaign. Miller, Steve Farber and Walt Isenberg co-chaired the campaign that helps fund the $15 million facility that opened in January, 2011. Miller is known as a commercial real estate developer, focusing on shopping centers and is married to Nancy Lustig Miller. Louann Miller is the hospice’s longest serving volunteer and she inspired the Heart of Hospice Award, and was its first honoree. For information on the event call 303-398-6319.
Hoops for Hope
Cherry Creek High School hosted Adam’s Camp Hoops for Hope, bringing out more than 700 people to cheer on the Adam’s Camp Pipsters and meet Olympian and Centennial resident, Missy Franklin. Dr. Nancy Lataitis and Sandee Walling co-chaired the benefit that raised over $50,000. The event was supported by Partners in Pediatrics and Game Sponsors Larry, Debbie and Greg Hauserman. Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children was a Player Sponsor. TV news anchors Jim Benemann and Theresa Marchetta and former Denver Bronco Tom Nalen were among Hoops participants. Bill Hanzlik was the team coach. Referees included Dr. Dean Prina, Steve “Buzzer Beater” Buckley and Emily “Gunner” Granath. On the Hoops committee were Jane Buckley, Cathy Fleischmann, Jane Gwin, Pam Klibbe, Sharon Link, Terry Rubin, Shyun Yong, Sarah Hartway, Pam Klibbe and Cindy Wells. Visit adamscamp. org for information.
The Colorado Symphony has a special concert with Josh Groban at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, July 7. His latest album, All That Echoes, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Album Chart making it his first No. 1 debut of his career. In 2007, he became the bestselling recording artist of the year. Tickets go on sale March 22 at 10 a.m. at Ticketmaster.com or www.coloradosymphony.org.
Home Reed donation
Gregory Sargowicki and Lawrence French left a recent Cancer League Hope Ball planning meeting and went directly to Homer Reed, and got a $1,700 custom sports coat donated for the silent auction. Tell your friends who buy quality clothing and would bid on this item at the May 4 Hope Ball at the Denver Tech Center Hyatt. Visit www.cancerleague.org.
Komen announces new board members
Ann Trakimas, chief operating officer at CoBank in Greenwood Village, Raymond Mencini, M.D., medical director at the Colorado Breast Imaging Center at St. Anthony Hospital; and Lauren Schwartz, marketing director at the Denver Athletic Club, are the newest board members of the Susan G. Komen Denver Affiliate.
Denver Cycle for ALS, March 30
The Blazeman Foundation is named for the late Jonathan “Blazeman” Blais. It benefits ALS, (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). They have their annual Denver Cycle for ALS, March 30, at the Pura Vida Club in Cherry Creek. Great idea to have an indoor sporting fundraiser since March is the snowiest month of the year here. The info is sent from Marla and Dick Gentry’s daughter, Lisa Gentry Decker. For information, call 720-771-7931 or visit cycleforals.com.
Dancing With Our Stars
The Colorado Ballet Auxiliary Balletto di Gala, Dancing
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Skip Miller With Our Stars is April 13 and they’ve lined up their volunteer dancers with professionals. The volunteers include Cherry Hills Village Mayor Doug Tisdale. Holly Baroway, florist B.J. Dyer, Amelia Earhart, Kathy Konopka, Terri Lombardi, Joe Maslowski and Scott Sax round out the roster. The evening is a lot of fun, judging from their last one where ballot stuffing was prominent. Last year’s winner, Kyle Keefe is emcee. Get in on the fun evening by visiting coloradoballet.org. You can also call 303-339-1630.
‘God of Carnage’
The volunteer arm of the Rose Community Foundation has a fundraising night at the Curious Theatre’s production of God of Carnage on April 24. This is a Tony Award-winning comedy. For information visit rcfdenver. org/rwo.
Copacabana Night April 25
Bessie’s Hope has its next Copacabana Night April 25 at the Grand Hyatt Denver. It’s being chaired by Louise Richardson. Sue and Rich Jones are sponsorship chairs, Kay Ray and Kathy Ford are committee chairs as well. Dr. Sandra Arkin, LaFawn Biddle, Beverly Black, Nancy Boldiszar, Rosalina Diecidue, Claudette Erek, Wendy Evangelista, Cathy Felling, David Geres, Courtney McDonough, Jim Medford, Dr. Patty Meek, Julia Peay, Pat Robinson, Lou Rogers, Marlene Siegel, Anne Stotts, Sandee Walling, Lou Walters and Dianne Zarlengo are on the roster of helpers.
Following up on the wedding topic, this time let’s chat about thank you notes. Start an Excel spread sheet or other app that allows you to record the first and last name(s) of the sending couple or person, the name of the gift, the date it arrived, whether it was from your bridal registry and the date you mailed the thank you. If the sender took the time to select a gift for you the least you can do is say what gift you got. Doing less than this can be easily interpreted as not caring what they got you or not even knowing what you, the sender actually sent. And even if you used a store registry with the gift receipt electronically printed out, the sender may never know if the “gift” ever arrived. Don’t wait to send this thank you out six months after the wedding but perhaps wait to mail it after the wedding when the couple may or may not now have the same last name, and personalized thank you stationery. Use Mr. and Mrs. if you like but if you don’t go by Mr. and Mrs. using the first and last name as John and Mary Doe is perfectly fine. Now a few words about penmanship. Even in this electronic age, a personal, handwritten thank you is appreciated. In some schools cursive/script isn’t being taught anymore, gone the way of the dodo bird but here’s a practical point: script writing is faster than printing each letter separately. It just seems juvenile that adults can’t write this way and also, without learning to write in script you may not even be able to read script either. Big problem and not sure if there’s an app for that. If you have a program that will write monotype Corsiva or other script font and print it out in the correctly configured size note and envelope, I’m fine with it as long as, mentioned above, the actual gift is mentioned. Emailed thank yous are fine for every day, minor gifts but not for ceremonial gifts. And that goes for religious celebrations such as confirmations, bar and bat mitzvahs too. Don’t ask mom to write those for you.
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diological Society, among others. Lauren Schwartz is the Marketing Director at the Denver Athletic Club where she leads sales, events and marketing efforts. “These individuals have amazing experience and a great passion for our mission,” said Michele Ostrander, executive director of the Komen Denver Metropolitan Affiliate. “We look forward to hearing their leadership and to an exciting year ahead.”
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Following 10 months of development, fundraising and a fruitful Indiegogo campaign, Ballet Nouveau, Colorado’s professional dance company, has made the leap into the heart of Denver’s arts scene as it continues its transformation to Wonderbound. Wonderbound – a new American dance company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Garrett Ammon and Associate Artistic Director Dawn Fay – officially threw open the doors of 1075 Park Avenue West. Located at the confluence of Denver’s Arapahoe Square, Ballpark, Curtis Park and Five Points neighborhoods, this space is the newest addition to the ongoing revitalization of the area and will serve as an artistic entryway to this rapidly evolving community. The space has been affectionately dubbed “Junction Box” for its unassuming architecture and its location at the intersection of three major thoroughfares, but most importantly for the idea that it will serve as a gathering place and nerve center to animate the area with ongoing creative energy. Wonderbound will share Junction Box with Community Coordinating District No. 1, a Title 32 Metropolitan District established by local citizens to be a partner with the City of Denver Parks and Recreation, Public Works and Human Services. By building on the celebrated success of its collaborative artistic endeavors, Wonderbound will look to work with local artists, businesses, community organizers
and human service organizations to animate the area with ongoing creative energy. “I see artistic collaborations as metaphors for our capacity to create change in our world,” said Ammon. “To truly understand one another, we must move beyond conversation and actively engage in the creation of something new. Only then can we appreciate the expansive beauty of our shared humanity.” Through open rehearsals, performances around the state, and impromptu dance throughout the downtown area, Wonderbound is excited to engage the community in new and innovative ways. “Wow. RedLine is wonderstruck
to be next door neighbors with one of America’s most cutting edge contemporary dance companies,” shared P.J. D’Amico, executive director of RedLine, Denver. “Denver get ready!” Support for Wonderbound in the Denver community is high. With the support of Bonfils-Stanton Foundation, the David and Laura Merage Foundation, and the Kenney Brothers Foundation, as well as its successful campaign on the crowd funding platform Indiegogo, Wonderbound is solidly positioned to make the most of this big move. “We have been amazed at the overwhelming support that we have received throughout this process,” said Kelli Strother, board chair for Wonderbound. “We are excited at the opportunity that this will create to connect with a broader community.” “I lived in Vienna for many years, and I have been missing many of the cultural elements that the city provided. But I must say that Wonderbound impacted me as much or more than any of the performances I saw in Vienna,” said Gregory Clough, Denver resident. “I could really sense the community that you have created, and I look forward to seeing more performances in the future.” Wonderbound will announce its 2013-2014 inaugural season at Perpetual Beauty, its final performances as Ballet Nouveau Colorado. This collaborative work with The Colorado Symphony will be presented for three shows only, April 19-21. Tickets on sale now at www.bncdance.com. Learn more about this new American dance company at wonderbound.com.
Two new trustees elected to Colorado Symphony Board of Trustees Two new members were elected to the Colorado Symphony Board of Trustees. They are Vice President of Business Development for Western Energy Alliance Susan Fakharzadeh, and former Denver Mayor Wellington Webb. The Colorado Symphony Board of trustees is led by CoChairs Jerome H. Kern and Mary Rossick Kern. The new members bring the total number of trustees to 32, of which nine are Colorado Symphony musicians. There are an additional five ex-officio, three emeritus, and two honorary trustees. Western Energy Alliance is a
regional trade association representing companies involved in all aspects of the environmentally responsible exploration and production of oil and gas resources in the West. As VP of Business Development, Fakharzadeh is responsible for maintaining and growing the corporate membership base that funds the Alliance’s annual budget, managing events and coordinating with local organizations to help educate the public about the positive impacts of this industry on local communities. Webb spent 12 years as the mayor of Denver’s Mile High City from 1991 through 2003. As may-
or, he oversaw development projects that included the new Denver International Airport, a new sports stadium, expansion of the Denver Art Museum and a new African American Research Library. In October 2003, he founded Webb Group International, a firm that works with businesses and cities on economic development projects, public relations and other consulting areas. A full list of Trustees of the Colorado Symphony, plus concert listings, links and additional information can be found at www. coloradosymphony.org.
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Business leaders make ‘GREEN’ on St. Patty’s Day
Celtic folk band Bodha brings in the sounds of auld Ireland.
Jim Bogus, Ann Koerner, Amanda Eno and Cheryl Miller celebrate Ireland’s greatest holiday export.
Herbers may be a German name, but not on St. Patrick’s Day. Madison shares in the shamrock with her dad, John, the chamber president.
Local business leaders kicked off a festive weekend on March 15 in a tent outside Slattery’s Irish Pub in the Village Shops at the Landmark. More than 200 celebrated shamrock season at the annual St. Patrick’s Day party organized by the DTC/Greenwood Village Chamber of Commerce.
Churchfiel honored as CAP Asset Champion
Cherry Creek Schools Board of Education President Jennifer Churchfield was surprised during the regular board meeting on March 11, when the Community Asset Project honored her as an Asset Champion. CAP Board members Steve Cohen, Karen Fisher, Capt. Jerry Rhodes, Janise McNally, Lisa Reddel and Dr. Scott Siegfried surprised Churchfield during the public comments portion of the meeting. “Mrs. Churchfield has always focused her time, energy, and talents on supporting our 53,000 students, their parents, and schools,” said Cohen. “Whether dealing with school finance issues, meeting with administrators or listening closely to parents, Mrs. Churchfield brings positive energy, integrity and an unwavering dedication to doing what is best for kids. She epitomizes the developmental assets in her daily work and volunteerism.” CAP also recognized Churchfield’s work on the campaign to pass bond and budget questions 3A & 3B in November 2012. “Your steadfast leadership and advocacy was critical in securing essential resources to provide the best educational opportunities for all children in the Cherry Creek School District,” Cohen said. Churchfield, who is in her eighth and final year on the Board of Education, has also served as a PTO president and president of the Cherry Creek Community Legislative Network.
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Seniors honor inspiring teachers
LDS church hosts annual ‘Shine Forth’ tribute
By Peter Jones eritage High School senior Jamon Armistead may have his eye on graduation, but he has not forgotten about his middle school English teacher. “She taught me to love to write,” Armistead said, fighting back tears with a laugh. “Sorry, there’s a flea in my eye – a really big flea.” The senior was talking about Euclid Middle School’s Sue Lloyd, who was standing just a few steps away as Armistead told an audience about her impact on his life. “She taught me what passion is. … She taught me the same thing about life,” he said. “Most importantly, she taught me to care about people and not just to care about myself. … She did this all by example.” Lloyd was one of 17 Littleton Public Schools teachers honored by students – one of the teachers
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Heritage High School senior Jamon Armistead gives a tearful tribute to Sue Lloyd, his middle school English teacher, during Shine Forth, an annual Teacher Appreciation Dinner presented by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. was honored twice – on March 12 at Shine Forth, an annual Teacher Appreciation Dinner presented by the Littleton stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It was an opportunity for district seniors to give warm – often tearful – thanks to the teachers who inspired them. Zac Chandler of Arapahoe High School honored Leslie Barth, his
teacher in fourth and fifth grades, for helping him through the ups and downs of learning difficulties. “Growing up as a child, I faced many challenges when it came to school,” Chandler said. “She helped me work though those challenges by teaching me new helpful strategies. She taught me that being a hard worker pays off. If you put in the time and effort, you will suc-
On top of her other accomplishments, AHS senior Michael Lillmars says everyone in Spanish teacher Vicki Lombardi’s class “could have sworn [she] was Sandra Bullock’s twin.” Lombardi was honored by both Michael and his brother Kyle at last week’s Shine Forth Teacher Appreciation Dinner.
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ceed with the challenges you face.” Brothers Kyle and Michael Lillmars of AHS paid a double tribute to their high school Spanish teacher Vicki Lombardi. “Mrs. Lombardi is my favorite teacher of all time,” Kyle said. “I not only love her as a teacher, but also as a person. … She doesn’t just teach Spanish, but also tries to teach us how to be HHS teacher Joseph DeStefano shares a better people and in- laugh with senior Rebecca Crandall during spire us to reach our the March 12 tribute dinner to 17 Littleton Public Schools teachers. full potential.” Michael offered similar praise. Teacher Appreciation “My relationship with Mrs. Honorees (nominating Lombardi is the best student-teachstudents in parenthesis) er relationship I’ve had in high school. No one else even comes Brittmarie Solis (Glenna close,” he said. Crookston) After the tributes ended, HHS Jentry Byleved (McKaylyn Principal Stacy Reindau said such Dunning) accolades are common and deEmily Libbey (Jake Engman) served in today’s schools. Lou Berlin (Matthew Blaylock) “I would love to say that the Justin Byleved (Amy Farmer) teachers being honored here toJessie Comp (Kacie Lillmars) night are the exception, but after 25 Vicki Lombardi (Kyle & Michael Lillmars) years I’m proud to that in this proAndrew Fischer (Krista fession they are the rule,” she said. Mortensen) Other tributes included: Sue Lloyd (Jamon Armistead) Kristen Jurgens (Brynna “She’s extremely talented and Ashton) has a very patient and kind heart. Leslie Barth (Zac Chandler) … She taught me how to play with Bobbie Jaramillo (Karina emotion and to show my love of Okoren) music.” Joan Hitchens (Will Okazaki) - Brynna Ashton on HHS music Jamie Malone (Katie Jo Gillen) teacher Kristen Jurgens Kathy Dinmore (Nikki Hudson) Joseph DeStefano (Rebecca “She has an attitude that’s conCrandall) tagious. She’s taught me to take Brian Hatak (Zoe Gibbs) every opportunity in life that I have to learn.” - Nikki Hudson on AHS science teacher Kathy Dinmore influencing my writing in this crazy life I have right now, but I will nev“She’s taught me so much about er forget her.” myself and my writing through her - Kacie Lillmars on AHS Engclass. … I’m so grateful to her for lish teacher Jessie Comp
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Boettcher Foundation funds nutrition program for St. Mary’s Academy students Submitted by SMA ood is a fun topic, especially during Restaurant Week. Do we always eat in the best way to keep us healthy and well “fueled” for the next appointment on our schedule? St. Mary’s Academy High School students were introduced to topics concerning diet at a special seminar including Michael Pollan’s book Food Rules. Pollan’s book “ …offers a series of policies designed to foster some simple everyday habits that will help you moderate your eating and enjoy it more.” It was this over-arching theme that was the cornerstone of this nutrition program last week, funded by a grant from the Boettcher Foundation. The presentation included panelists Mary Ellen Williams from LiveWell Colorado, former Denver Bronco John Lynch and Broncos current team dietician Bryan Snyder, as well as Danielle Kachullis, an All-American Lacrosse graduate from Duke University and current parent, Kathi Schlegel, a food enthusiast of several decades who helped plan the day’s events. Food and diet are complicated topics in a 21st century household. Families are busy going to and from various activities and time has become a precious commodity. Now with less time, families are eating on the run, grabbing packaged food and have less time to sit at the table and enjoy a wellbalanced hot meal. Each speaker touched upon this subject, posing different solutions to the demands put on students today when considering their health, both of body and mind. Schlegel spoke of considering food as “fuel” when meal planning, especially for families. Lynch spoke of the importance of water intake, daily exercise
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and getting at least eight hours of sleep nightly. He reflected on his need to set himself apart from his fellow athletes at Stanford and later in his NFL career, because everyone was such an exceptional player. So, he was cognizant of working longer and harder with an exceptional diet that allowed him that edge. Also, water. Lynch said that his wife is the family nutritionist and has taught them all how to eat better. Snyder discussed how to prepare one’s body with the proper “fuel” so it can perform well during your exercise and what to consume for your body to recover. The students were thrilled to learn about the benefits of rice crispy treats and chocolate milk for a fast recovery after rigorous exercise! Also, he shared the downside of energy drinks, especially those that have a high content of caffeine. Kachullis discussed the learning curve from high school to college when she had to discover how to eat a balanced diet while playing a highly competitive sport. This included learning how to grocery shop and manage a food plan around her academic and athletic schedule. Each student received a Natural Grocers gift bag filled with their helpful literature including a “cheat sheet” of food terminology that one encounters at the grocery store. Other treats were provided by LiveWell Colorado, Barnes & Noble and Subway. Michael Pollan’s #1 New York times Bestseller, Food Rules; An Eater’s Manual was provided for each student, a wonderful collection of food wisdom at this vital age. The enthusiastic response to this topic was validation that kids are hungry for this type of information.
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ormer Colorado State Sen. Nancy Spence introduced Advocates for Children President Peggy Rudden at the Cherry Creek Republican Women’s meeting. Spence had carried a bill for earlier intervention in the lives of abused and neglected children. Now, she is a Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteer having recently completed her training and being sworn in. Gov. John Hickenlooper has a statewide hotline now for suspected child abuse and neglect. Rudden, who has won numerous awards and is the grandmother of 17, represents the CASA program in the 18th Judicial District that includes Arapahoe County and serves 800 children. Colorado has the highest number of children served with 65 percent younger than age 6. “The CASA program makes a difference in a child’s life. Kids want love and they want to know
who they are,” said Rudden. The international nonprofit organization was started in 1976 by a Seattle judge with the idea of using trained community volunteers to speak in the best interests of abused and neglected children in court. CASA volunteers are appointed by judges to watch over and advocate for children in the overburdened legal and social service system. CASA volunteers are the voices of the children – guardian angels qualified to tell the judge about all aspects of the child’s life after meeting with teachers, nurses, doctors, friends and family. Most frequently, the child wants to see siblings and remain with them. Cindy Read, a graduate of Colorado State University and a CASA intake worker, started volunteering in 2000. She explained the process of becoming a CASA volunteer noting that a degree in social work or psychology is not required. There is a 30-hour training program and background check and, of course, learning about the court system. “The best part,” she said, “is getting to know the kids while gathering the information to be the eyes and ears for the court.” As a CASA volunteer, only one case is handled at a time. Phone calls are frequently exchanged and outings are encouraged. The children often talk about their fears. The CASA writes carefully researched reports, goes to court and follows through with helping the parents with a treatment plan if the child remains in the home. Other options are foster care or to be freed for permanent adoption. The
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CASA Vision:
All children live and thrive in safe, permanent, nurturing homes. CASA program must be generated within the community and must be independent within the community. Six years ago, Advocates for Children began the Legacy Program as a support group for children who will never have a permanent placement. There are 30 plus in this program aged 13-21 that includes monthly meetings and education for life skills. More than 120 children have been served and the graduation rate is 90 percent for those who went through Legacy. “Seven of the most articulate went before Linda Newell (state Senator) and told their stories and… were listened to,” said Rudden. “The most important thing we can offer children is education. Nationally, five times more money goes to prevent animal abuse than child abuse.” April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. “Rally for Kids Breakfast” hosted by Advocates for Children will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 7:30-8:30 a.m., at Wellshire Inn. Registration begins at 7 a.m. Admission is free but advance reservations are required: Valerie_ Lunka@adv4children.org or 303695-0803. For more information, visit www.adv4children.org.
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Advocates for Children, the CASA office in the 18th Judicial District that includes Arapahoe County, President Peggy Rudden, 13-year CASA volunteer Cindy Read, former Sen. Nancy Spence, Mancy Joliffe and Marilyn Kopelman, who was in the same CASA training class with Peggy Rudden many years ago. Photos by Scottie Taylor Iverson
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Paul Schauer, who was recently elected chair of the 6th Congressional Central Committee; Stephanie Danaher, Arapahoe County District Captain; and Arapahoe County Sheriff Grayson Robinson
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ourt Appointed Special Advocates for Children is the national philanthropy for Kappa Alpha Theta fraternity for women. Today, more than 1,000 CASA/ Guardian Ad Litem offices operate in 49 states with more than 68,000 volunteers – many of them members of Kappa Alpha Theta alumnae groups. In the Denver metro area, there are almost 600 CASA volunteers who work to support the more than 2,700 children who each year are physically, sexually and emotionally abused and neglected and end up without a home to call their own. On average, these youth spend more than two years in the child welfare system and can be moved as many as 15 times wreaking havoc with their education, friendships and sense of belonging. Often the most constant adult presence in these children’s lives, CASA
volunteers stay with each case until it is closes and the children are placed in safe, permanent homes. Cocktail time to benefit all metro area CASA programs and the Kappa Alpha Theta Philanthropy Fund will include hors d’oeuvres and drinks from 5:30 –7:30 p.m. at Glenmoor Country Club in Cherry Hills Village. Reservations are $30 and may be made by sending a check to Kappa Alpha Theta, 6761 S. Ivy Way, A-2, Centennial, CO 80112 by April 4. For more information about the fundraiser: arad@ allisonradcliffe.com. For more information about CASA, visit www.nationalcasa.org. Co-chairs Allison Klein and Allison Radcliffe have their signature red heels ready for the “Hearts & Heels” fundraiser at Glenmoor Country Club.
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celebrating the passion, the season The story behind the Fabergé Easter egg By Rosemary Fetter he ubiquitous egg has been a traditional harbinger of spring from earliest times. As far back as the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Persians, scholars believed that the world began with an enormous egg – not that far from the truth. In medieval Europe, eggs decorated New Year trees and Maypoles. The affluent would exchange eggs covered with gilt or gold leaf, while peasants colored their eggs by boiling them with flowers, leaves or even insects. Household records of King Edward I of England (12391307) record a payment of eighteen pence for 450 eggs to be gold-leafed and colored for Easter gifts. Some believed the yolk of an egg laid on Good Friday would turn to diamond after 100 years, although exactly how an egg could be kept intact for a century without a freezer remains uncertain. Good Friday eggs cooked on Easter Sunday were said to promote the fertility of the trees and crops and protect against sudden deaths. Two yolks in an Easter egg meant an omen of prosperity. In the late 19th century, Russian goldsmith Peter Carl Fabergé created the world’s most valuable Easter eggs for Czar Alexander III and his son, Nicholas II, to give to their wives at Easter. Working with a team of nearly 500 designers, goldsmiths, jewelers and carvers, he created some of Europe’s greatest treasures from precious metals, enamels and jewels. Fabergé was born in Saint Petersburg, Russia, the son of a Baltic German jeweler and his Danish wife. Following his father’s trade, in 1864, he embarked a Grand Tour of Europe, studying his craft in museums around the world. Twelve years later he returned to St. Petersburg, married and studied under Hiskias Pend, his father’s key artisan. In 1882, he took over the company, developing a team of artist-jewelers who created exquisite works. The first Fabergé egg, crafted for Tsar Alexander III, was a gift to his wife, the Empress Maria Fedorovna, at Easter in 1885. Known as the Hen Egg, it is crafted from gold with an opaque white enameled “shell” that opens to reveal a matte yellow gold yolk. Inside, the gold beak contained a small ruby pendant suspended from a min-
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ute diamond replica of the Imperial Crown. That year, the Tsar gave the House of Fabergé the title; ‘Goldsmith by special appointment to the Imperial Crown.’ One of the most impressive eggs celebrated the coronation of Nicholas II in 1897. The motif for the five-inch masterpiece, inspired by the coronation robes, was stitched from gold cloth embroidered with a double-headed eagle. The egg opens to reveal a replica of the czarina’s coronation coach, modeled in enamel with gold
mounts with a miniature rose diamond version of the imperial crown. Fabergé’s clientele included the hierarchy of Europe, Asia and America from 1870 until shortly after the Russian Revolution. In 1918 the Bolsheviks nationalized. The House of Fabergé and confiscated their stock. He and most of his family fled to Germany and eventually Switzerland, where he died two years later. His work remains as a glorious tribute to both his craft and the Easter celebration. ABOVE: The Empress Alexandra, for whom many Fabergé eggs were created. This elegant example of Fabergé’s work was made of enamel, gold and precious jewels.
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UNIVERSITY PARK UNITED METHODIST Inclusive, International & Interfaith CHURCH Intergenerational,
A Unique Christian Congregation Open to All Join us as we observe Holy Week and Easter: Palm/Passion Sunday, March 24: • 8:30 a.m.—Informal Worship in Wasser Chapel • 9:30 a.m. – Pretzel making by all Sunday School Classes • 10 a.m.— Peniel Service in Wasser Chapel • 11 a.m.— Procession of Palm and Chancel Choir presents the “Little Organ Mass” by Franz Joseph Haydn, conducted by JoAnn Gudvangen-Brown Maundy Thursday, March 28: • 7:30 p.m.- Maundy Thursday Communion service with drama Good Friday, March 29: • 12 Noon service in Wasser Chapel • 3 p.m. Ecumenical Stations of the Cross in Observatory Park Easter Sunday, March 31, Celebration of New Life: • 7:30 a.m. Service in Courtyard (in Wasser Chapel if inclement weather) • 9 & 11 a.m. Services in the Sanctuary • 11 a.m. Peniel Service in Wasser Chapel • 7:45-10:45 a.m. Youth Fundraising Breakfast in East Fellowship Hall • 10:15 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt for children
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Recipe Ideas for Spring Gatherings Delicious Deviled Eggs
From holiday parties to warm weather barbeques and potluck suppers, these classic deviled eggs will spice up any occasion. Serves: Makes 6 (2 halves) servings • Prep Time: 10 mins
Ingredients
6 hard-cooked eggs, peeled 1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Mustard, Ground 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Parsley Flakes 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt McCormick® Paprika
Directions
1. Slice eggs in half lengthwise. Remove yolks; place in small bowl. Mash yolks with fork or potato masher. 2. Stir in mayonnaise, mustard, parsley and seasoned salt until
smooth and creamy. Spoon or pipe yolk mixture into egg white halves. Sprinkle with paprika. 3. Refrigerate 1 hour or until ready to serve.
Cheesy Bacon & Egg Brunch Casserole
This one-dish brunch casserole is ideal for a crowd. Add a fruit salad and you can sit back and enjoy your company. Serves 12 • Prep Time: 25 mins, Cook Time: 50 mins
Ingredients
8 slices bacon 1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup) 1 loaf (8 ounces) Italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (5 cups) 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 cup cottage cheese 5 eggs 1 1/2 cups milk 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Mustard, Ground 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Nutmeg, Ground
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Black Pepper, Ground 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the drippings. Drain bacon on paper towels; crumble and set aside. Add onion to drippings in skillet; cook and stir 3 minutes or until softened. 2. Spread 1/2 of the bread cubes in 13x9-inch baking dish. Layer with 1/2 each of the onion, bacon, Ched-
dar cheese and mozzarella cheese. Spread evenly with cottage cheese. Top with remaining bread cubes, onion, bacon, Cheddar cheeseand mozzarella cheese. 3. Beat eggs in medium bowl until foamy. Add milk, mustard, nutmeg and pepper; beat until well blended. Pour evenly over top. Press bread cubes lightly into egg mixture until completely covered. Let stand 10 minutes. 4. Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until center is set and top is golden brown.
on package, adding lemon extract. Spoon batter into 18 paper-lined muffin cups, filling each cup 2/3 full. Bake as directed on package for cupcakes. Cool cupcakes on wire rack. 2. For the Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting, beat cream cheese, butter, sour cream and lemon extract in large bowl until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Stir in food color until frosting is evenly tinted. 3. Make an indentation in the center of each cupcake using the handle of a wooden spoon or a straw,
making sure not to break through bottom of cupcake. Spoon about 1 cup Frosting into resealable plastic bag. Cut a small piece off one of the bottom corners of bag. Pipe about 1 teaspoon Frosting into each cupcake. Spread top of cupcakes with remaining Frosting. 4. Cut each marshmallow crosswise into 5 slices. Arrange 5 marshmallow petals on top of each cupcake to resemble a daisy, pressing the marshmallows into the frosting. Place a candy in the center of the cupcake to complete the daisy.
Directions
Daisy Cupcakes
Brighten up your springtime celebrations with a batch of daisy cupcakes. They’re as fun to make as they are to eat. Serves: Makes 18 (1 cupcake) servings • Prep Time: 30 mins, Cook Time: 20 mins
Ingredients
Cupcakes: 1 package (15 ounces) white cake mix 1 tablespoon McCormick® Pure Lemon Extract Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened 2 tablespoons sour cream 2 teaspoons McCormick® Pure Lemon Extract 1 package (16 ounces) confectioners’ sugar 10 drops McCormick® Yellow Food Color Decorations: 18 large marshmallows 18 yellow candy-coated candies
Directions
1. Prepare cake mix as directed
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Sanctuary
BETHANY LUTHERAN
California Lutheran University Choir Performance March 23, 7:30 p.m. varied program; March 24, during 9 a.m. service. For more information, call the Music Department at 805-493-3306 or visit callutheran.edu. Bethany Lutheran Church is located at 4500 E. Hampden Ave.
CHERRY CREEK PRESBYTERIAN Easter
Holy Week Prayer Walk, March 25 – 28, 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily. Easter Services, March 31, 6 a.m. Sunrise, 8 and 9:30 a.m. Classical, 11 a.m. Convergent. Visit www.cherrycreekpres.org. Cherry Creek Presbyterian is located at 10150 E. Belleview Ave., Englewood.
ST. GABRIEL EPISCOPAL Easter
Easter Vigil, 7 p.m. March 30; Easter Day Service, March 31, 8 a.m. and 10:15 a.m., March 31, Easter Egg Hunt, 9:30 a.m. Easter Sunday. The Episcopal Church of St. Gabriel the Archangel is located at 6190 E. Quincy Avenue, Cherry Hills Village.
FIRST PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL
Arts at Plymouth Program
April 13, Rocky Mountain Ringers; April 20, Annual Spring Concert by Chancel Choir of First Plymouth/UCC. First Plymouth is located at 3501 S. Colorado Boulevard, Englewood.
GREENWOOD COMMUNITY CHURCH Easter
Chapel Hours, Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Palm Sunday, March 24, 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. Maundy Thursday, March 28, 7 p.m. Dinner served at 6 p.m. Good Friday, March 30, 7 p.m. Easter, March 30, 7 p.m., March 31, 8:30, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Information 303-843-0381. Greenwood Community Church is located at 5600 E. Belleview Ave., Greenwood Village.
SALVATION ARMY CENTENNIAL CORPS Easter March 29, 6 p.m. Good Friday Service-The Stations of the Cross. March 31, 7:30 a.m., Easter
Sunday Sunrise Service; 8:30 a.m. Community Pancake Breakfast; 9:30 a.m., Easter Egg Hunt 10:30 a.m., Easter Worship Service. The Salvation Army Centennial Corps is located at 3900 E Arapahoe Road, Centennial.
ST. PETER LUTHERAN Easter
Lent Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Saturday Easter Vigil, 7 p.m. Palm and Easter Sundays, 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Info at 303-770-9300. St. Peter Lutheran Church is located at 9300 E. Belleview Ave., Greenwood Village.
UNIVERSITY PARK UNITED METHODIST Palm/Passion Sunday
March 24, 8:30 a.m. informal worship in Wasser Chapel; 9:30 a.m. Pretzel making by all Sunday School Classes; 10 a.m. Peniel service in Wasser Chapel, 11 a.m. Procession of Palm and Chancel Choir presents Little Organ Mass by Franz Joseph Haydn.
Maundy Thursday March 28, 7:30 p.m. Communion service with Drama.
Good Friday March 29, noon service in Wasser Chapel, 3 p.m. Ecumenical Stations of the Cross in Observatory Park.
Easter Sunday March 31. 7:30 a.m. Courtyard Service (Wasser Chapel in case of inclement weather); 9 and 11 a.m., service in the Sanctuary; 11 a.m. Peniel Service in Wasser Chapel, 7:45 – 10:45 a.m., Youth Fundraising Breakfast in East Fellowship Hall; 10:15 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt for Children. Visit www.universityparkumc.org or all 303722-5736.
WELLSHIRE PRESBYTERIAN Palm Sunday
March 24, 8:30 and 11 a.m., Palm Sunday Palm Procession to be held in the Sanctuary. Children and families may gather in the Memorial Garden to process then return to their seats in the Sanctuary. Children in Sound Seekers will join the processional at 11 am, following the introit. Deacon’s Pancake Breakfast, between 7:30 and 11 a.m.; the primary beneficiary for funds raised at this spring breakfast is the upcoming youth mission to Chicago. Palm Sunday Sermon. Wellshire Presbyterian Church is located at 2999 S. Colorado Boulevard, Denver.
At Sanctuary, we are a church that has recently relocated to your area and we are hoping to get to know a bunch of you on Sundays 9 AM and 11 AM with fun, child safe classes at both services for your kids and fun, adult safe services for you. Easter Sunday, March 31st, Sanctuary Christian Fellowship is starting a new series called Meet Your Maker where we will be talking about the names people gave God in the past and what they tell us about who He is and how He sees us. We would love to have you come and be a part of it. We want you to learn the truth about who your Maker is and to make sure you know what He thinks about you.
Spoiler alert: He loves you a ton! We are meeting at the Terrace Gardens building on Briarwood between Revere and Potomac just off of Arapahoe Road in Englewood.
www.sanctuarylive.com 720-440-3531- Office 13065 East Briarwood Avenue, Centennial, CO 80112
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More Egg-citing ways to have fun Egg hunts are over in a mad dash, here are some ideas to extend the Easter fun: Pin the tail on the Easter bunny: Make a variation on the donkey game by drawing (or buying) a picture of a bunny. Glue some cotton balls to a piece of cardboard to make tails, using double-sided tape on the back. Spin kids around and have them try to attach the tail Treasure hunt: Parents can draw up a treasure map that takes the children, via different clues, to a special treasure hidden. It could be a chocolate bunny or a basket of treats. Who Am I? Print Easter-related phrases onto cards then attach to a headband or hat with a small piece of tape or Velcrotype material. The person has to guess the
word (without seeing what it is) by the clues others provide. Easter crafts: Scour the craft store for wooden eggs, crosses, baskets, and similar items. Encourage children to decorate their items. This can keep children busy after the meal when adults want to socialize. Relay races: Enjoy any number of outside games (weather permitting), including relay races with the family. Lucky duck: Parents can create the carnival game at home by marking a painted dot under a few of several rubber ducks that are afloat in a bucket, bathtub or kiddie pool. The children who pick a duck with a mark on the bottom win a prize.
You are invited South Suburban to host egg scrambles at this Enjoy an egg hunt at Colorado Journey Mini Golf at Cornerstone Park on Friday March 29.
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rab your basket and whisk throughout South Suburban Park and Recreation District in search of eggs on Friday, March 29 and Saturday, March 30. South Suburban’s Family Sports Center, Colorado Journey Mini Golf and Sheridan Recreation Center will host egg hunts. Night Time Egg Hunts will be offered at Colorado Journey Mini Golf at Cornerstone Park, on Friday, March 29. The first hunt begins at 6 p.m. for children ages 5 and younger; 7 p.m. for ages 6 – 9 years; and 8 p.m. for ages 10-13. Bring a flashlight to find eggs. Fee is $2 per child. Colorado Journey is located at 5150 S. Windermere St., Littleton. Family Sports Dome, 6901 S. Peoria St., Centennial, will host
an egg hunt, Saturday, March 30, beginning at 9:30 a.m. for children 3 and younger; 10 a.m. for ages 4-6 years; 10:30 a.m. for ages 7 – 9; and 11 a.m. for ages 10 -12. Kids can also try the onsite inflatable obstacle course and partake in the South Suburban fitness van activities. The event is free. Sheridan Recreation Center, 3325 W. Oxford, Ave., Sheridan, will host an egg hunt for children up to 10 years old, on Saturday, March 30 at 1:30 p.m. Other festivities include face painting and arts and crafts for all ages. The activities and egg hunt are free. Participants should bring their own baskets to collect eggs. For more South Suburban activities and programs, including summer camps, visit www.sspr.org or call 303-347-5999.
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Early spring reminders
• Early spring is an excellent time to prune non-flowering trees - especially if you can prune in a niceweather window before those heavy snows may fall on leaf-laden trees. Because of the drought, many trees may be less “bendy” and more likely to snap and break. Pruning helps to protect against breakage. • Remember the mulch. It can be applied at any time during the year but in a drought year with watering restrictions expected, it’s a waterwise investment. In snowless winters, a layer of mulch several inches thick helps retain soil moisture. Applying an organic compost as mulch is also a good soil amendment for the spring. • The ideal mulch does not compact readily or hinder water and air movement into the soil. It breaks down slowly and is not a fire hazard. Adding mulch is also No. 6 in the 7 Principles of Xeriscape. Need help getting your ready for spring? Visit www.alcc.com.
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COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 3482-2012
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 17, 2012, 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) Richard Klein and Linda Klein Original Beneficiary(ies) Washington Mutual Bank, FA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust August 08, 2002 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 16, 2002 Recording Information (Reception Number) B2150373 Original Principal Amount $150,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $142,114.27
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.
THE SOUTH 189 FEET OF TRACT 7, EXCEPT THE NORTH 49 FEET THEREOF, GREEN HAVEN, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 9457 East Jewell Avenue, Denver, CO 80231.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/17/2013, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
2/21/2013 3/21/2013 The Villager
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 12/17/2012
Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the
attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 1068.05347 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in The Villager First Publication: February 21, 2013 Last Publication: March 21, 2013 Legal #: 3482-2012
_________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 3492-2012
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 18, 2012, 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) VICKIE L. KEARNEY Original Beneficiary(ies) NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE CO DBA COMMONWEALTH UNITED MORTGAGE COMPANY Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust July 25, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 31, 2003 Recording Information (Reception Number) B3166139 Original Principal Amount $218,922.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $185,735.72 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 12, BLOCK 41, BROADWAY ESTATES, FILING NO. TWO, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO
The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 1357 E EUCLID 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, 04/17/2013, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured
by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
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IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 12/18/2012
Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ 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: Michael P. Medved #14669 Heather L. Deere #28597 Medved Michael P 355 Union Blvd., #302, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 12-920-23421 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in The Villager First Publication: February 21, 2013 Last Publication: March 21, 2013 Legal #: 3492-2012
_________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 3495-2012
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 19, 2012, 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) Deborah C Roberts Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Peoples Mortgage Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust January 27, 2012 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 01, 2012 Recording Information (Reception Number) D2012462 Original Principal Amount $268,660.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $266,579.21
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 22, BLOCK 2, HUNTINGTON ESTATES FILING NO. 5, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 2263 S. Alton Way, Denver, CO 80231.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/17/2013, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
2/21/2013 3/21/2013 The Villager
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 12/19/2012 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 9104.00137 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in The Villager First Publication: February 21, 2013 Last Publication: March 21, 2013 Legal #: 3495-2012
_________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 3530-2012
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 26, 2012, 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) Bonnie Purcell Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., A California Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust March 17, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 01, 2003 Recording Information (Reception Number) B3066542 Original Principal Amount $256,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $169,280.21
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as fol-
lows: 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 11 AND 12, BARTON HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 4340 South Huron Street, Englewood, CO 80110.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/17/2013, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
2/21/2013 3/21/2013 The Villager
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 12/26/2012
Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Barbara A. Bader #10394 Katharine E. Fisher #39230 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Camille Y. Harlan #43789 Reagan Larkin #42309 Deanne R. Stodden #33214 Jennifer C. Rogers #34682 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Joanna D. Studeny #41740 Cynthia Lowery #34145 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Alison L. Berry #34531 J.P. Goeschel #37988 Castle Stawiarski LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 8651400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 12-13640©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in The Villager First Publication: February 21, 2013 Last Publication: March 21, 2013 Legal #: 3530-2012
_________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 3534-2012
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 26, 2012, 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) Lanette R. Linn and David L. Linn Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Nbank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust December 17, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 23, 2003 Recording Information (Reception Number) B3271409 Original Principal Amount $73,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $31,910.21
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.
SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 2575 South Syracuse Way Apt E205, Denver, CO 80231.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/17/2013, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
2/21/2013 3/21/2013 The Villager
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TOCURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 12/26/2012
Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Col
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orado By: /s/ Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Barbara A. Bader #10394 Katharine E. Fisher #39230 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351Camille Y. Harlan #43789 Reagan Larkin #42309 Deanne R. Stodden #33214 Jennifer C. Rogers #34682 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Joanna D. Studeny #41740 Cynthia Lowery #34145 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Alison L. Berry #34531 J.P. Goeschel #37988 Castle Stawiarski LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 8651400
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 12-14048 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 3534-2012 EXHIBIT A
CONDOMINIUM UNIT 205, CONDOMINIUM BUILDING E, HUNTER’S RUN CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP THEREOF, RECORDED ON JULY 5, 1984 IN BOOK 76 AT PAGE 62 IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR HUNTER’S RUN CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED ON JULY 5, 1984 IN BOOK 4201 AT PAGE 472 IN SAID RECORDS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
Published in The Villager First Publication: February 21, 2013 Last Publication: March 21, 2013 Legal #: 3534-2012
_________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 3536-2012
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 27, 2012, 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) STEPHANIE HUNT Original Beneficiary(ies) COLORADO MORTGAGE ALLIANCE, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust September 10, 2009 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 25, 2009 Recording Information (Reception Number) B9105490 Re-Recording Information (Reception Number) B9109246 Re-Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 02, 2009 Original Principal Amount $145,809.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $141,238.74
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.
PLEASE SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO.
The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 5940 S WILLOW WAY, 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, 04/17/2013, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
2/21/2013 3/21/2013 The Villager
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 12/27/2012
Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ 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 Daniel S. Blum #34950 David R. Doughty #40042 Sheila J. Finn #36637 Janeway Law Firm PC 19201 E. Main Street, Suite 205, Parker, CO 80134-9092 (303) 706-9990 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 15409 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 3536-2012 EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION
LOT 21, BLOCK 2, ROUNDTREE PHASE I, DENVER TECHNOLOGICAL CENTER
(AMENDED) ACCORDING TO THE MAP THEREOF FILED MAY 23, 1972 IN PLAT 22, PAGE 41 AND THE FIRST AMENDED DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, AND RESTRICTIONS RECORDED FEBRUARY 26, 1973 IN BLOCK 2103 AT PAGE 609, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
Published in The Villager First Publication: February 21, 2013 Last Publication: March 21, 2013 Legal #: 3536-2012
_________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 3540-2012
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 26, 2012, 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) ROBIN L. BIDDLE Original Beneficiary(ies) PUBLIC SERVICE CREDIT UNION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PUBLIC SERVICE CREDIT UNION Date of Deed of Trust March 12, 2009 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 26, 2009 Recording Information (Reception Number) B9030190 Original Principal Amount $28,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $20,577.75
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 25, BLOCK 23, BURNS AURORA THIRD FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, ST ATE OF COLORADO The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 920 Macon St., Aurora, 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, 04/24/2013, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
2/28/2013 3/28/2013 The Villager
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 12/26/2012
Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert W. Reed #19935 Robert W Reed LLC 1301 Washington Avenue, Suite 350, Golden, CO 80401 (303) 431-9891 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # Public Service Credit Union/Robin L. Biddle ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in The Villager First Publication: February 28, 2013 Last Publication: March 28, 2013 Legal #: 3540-2012
_________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 3545-2012
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 26, 2012, 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) Bryan O’Neill Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for American Brokers Conduit Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for American Home Mortgage Assets Trust 2007-3, Mortgage-Backed Pass-Through Certificates Series 2007-3 Date of Deed of Trust March 02, 2007 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 13, 2007 Recording Information (Reception Number) B7031630 Original Principal Amount $221,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $210,006.30
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.
LOTS 3 AND 4, BLOCK 3, S.G. HAMILIN’S ADDITION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as:
2914 South Elati Street, Englewood, CO 80110.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/24/2013, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
2/28/2013 3/28/2013 The Villager
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 12/26/2012
Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 6662.02881 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in The Villager First Publication: February 28, 2013 Last Publication: March 28, 2013 Legal #: 3545-2012
_________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 3554-2012
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 27, 2012, 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) 5-H Group Trust Original Beneficiary(ies) Bankwest Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FirstCitizens Bank & Trust Company Date of Deed of Trust September 02, 2004 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 19, 2004 Recording Information (Reception Number) B4184147 Original Principal Amount $350,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $226,514.58
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. See Attached Exhibit A
The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 2675 South Raritan Street, Englewood, CO 80110.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/24/2013, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property andall interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
2/28/2013 3/28/2013 The Villager
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 12/27/2012
Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ 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: Sheri L. Kelly #27501 Markus Williams Young & Zimmermann LLC 1700 Lincoln, Suite 4000, Denver, CO 80203 (303) 830-0800 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 10876.018 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 3554-2012 EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION A PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT 429.99 FEET EAST AND 221.00 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP SOUTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG A LINE PARALLEL TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4 SOUTHEAST 1/4 SOUTHWEST 1/4, 221.43 FEET; THENCE ON AN ANGLE TO THE RIGHT OF 97*28’30”, A DISTANCE OF 202.46 FEET; THENCE ON AN ANGLE TO THE RIGHT OF 82*38’15” AND ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SOUTH RARITAN STREET, 196.25 FEET; THENCE ON AN ANGLE TO THE RIGHT OF 90*13’15” AND ALONG A LINE PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4 SOUTHWEST 1/4, 200.36 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Published in The Villager First Publication: February 28, 2013 Last Publication: March 28, 2013 Legal #: 3554-2012
_________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 3585-2012
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 31, 2012, 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) Guinevere J. Hallmark Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., A California Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust November 04, 2002 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 18, 2002 Recording Information (Reception Number) B2219533 Original Principal Amount $367,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $234,366.39
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 109, GEORGETOWN VILLAGE, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 5117 East Weaver Place, 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, 04/24/2013, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
2/28/2013 3/28/2013 The Villager
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 12/31/2012
Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Barbara A. Bader #10394 Katharine E. Fisher #39230 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Camille Y. Harlan #43789 Reagan Larkin #42309 Deanne R. Stodden #33214 Jennifer C. Rogers #34682 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Joanna D. Studeny #41740 Cynthia Lowery #34145 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Alison L. Berry #34531 J.P. Goeschel #37988 Castle Stawiarski LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 8651400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 12-13971 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in The Villager First Publication: February 28, 2013 Last Publication: March 28, 2013 Legal #: 3585-2012
_________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0003-2013
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 2, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.
March 21, 2013 • THE VILLAGER • PAGE 29
Original Grantor(s) Gregory W. Fink Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for LOANCITY.COM Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of the Residential Asset Securitization Trust 2005-A6CB, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-F under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated May 1, 2005 Date of Deed of Trust February 23, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 08, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number) B5032986 Original Principal Amount $128,350.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $128,209.86
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 AND 22, BLOCK 4, BANK ADDITION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 3180 South Washington Street, Englewood, CO 80113. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 05/01/2013, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
3/7/2013 4/4/2013 The Villager
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 01/02/2013
Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 3500.01642 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in The Villager First Publication: March 7, 2013 Last Publication: April 4, 2013 Legal #: 0003-2013
_________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0012-2013
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 3, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.
Original Grantor(s) Jeffry L. Bretz and Joan M Janis Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for M&T Bank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust June 10, 2009 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 22, 2009 Recording Information (Reception Number) B9066218 Original Principal Amount $281,600.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $266,325.01
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 44, EXCEPT THE EAST 2.0 FEET THEREOF, AND THE EAST 4.0 FEET OF LOT 45, BLOCK 11, GAISER HOLLY RIDGE, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 6441 East Eastman Avenue, Denver, CO 80222.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M.
on Wednesday, 05/01/2013, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
3/7/2013 4/4/2013 The Villager
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 01/03/2013
Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Barbara A. Bader #10394 Katharine E. Fisher #39230 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Camille Y. Harlan #43789 Reagan Larkin #42309 Deanne R. Stodden #33214 Jennifer C. Rogers #34682 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Joanna D. Studeny #41740 Cynthia Lowery #34145 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Alison L. Berry #34531 J.P. Goeschel #37988 Castle Stawiarski LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 8651400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 12-14249 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in The Villager First Publication: March 7, 2013 Last Publication: April 4, 2013 Legal #: 0012-2013
_________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0015-2013
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 3, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.
Original Grantor(s) 888 West Ithaca, LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company Original Beneficiary(ies) Bank One, NA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust July 03, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 10, 2003 Recording Information (Reception Number) B3148424 Original Principal Amount $428,531.50 Outstanding Principal Balance $295,045.32
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that a violation of the covenants of said Deed of Trust as a result of, among other things, non-payment of amounts due under the Evidence of Debt and failure to pay real property taxes. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE.
The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 888 West Ithaca Avenue, 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, 05/01/2013, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
3/7/2013 4/4/2013 The Villager
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 01/03/2013
Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ 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: Alan M. Keefe #15090 Sherman & Howard LLC 633 17th Street, Suite 3000, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 2972900 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 888 West Ithaca, LLC ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 0015-2013 LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Lots 28 through 32, inclusive, Block 13, Englewood,
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Together with that portion of vacated alley adjacent to said lots on the East as vacated in Vacation Ordinance recorded February 4, 1957 in Book 1002 at Page 281, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Also known and numbered as: 888 West Ithaca Avenue, Englewood, CO 80110,
together with together with all existing or subsequently erected or affixed buildings, Improvements and fixtures; all easements,rights of way, streets, roads, alleys and public places, privileges and appurtenances, public or private, now or hereafter used in connection with the Property; all rights to make divisions of the land that are exempt from the platting requirements of all applicable land division and/or platting acts, as amended from time to time; all water, water rights and ditch rights (including stock in utilities with ditch or irrigation rights); all Personal Property; all licenses, contracts, permits and agreements required or used in connection with the ownership, operation or maintenance of the Property; all insurance proceeds; all awards, including interest, made to Grantor for any taking by eminent domain of the Property; all existing and future leases, subleases, licenses and other agreements for the use and/or occupancy of the Property, oral or written, including all extensions, renewals, replacements and holdovers (the “Leases”); all Rents from the Property; and all other rights, royalties, and profits relating to the real property, including without limitation all minerals, oil, gas, geothermal and similar matters, (the “Real Property”). Published in The Villager First Publication: March 7, 2013 Last Publication: April 4, 2013 Legal #: 0015-2013
_________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0041-2013
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 8, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.
Original Grantor(s) Pauline E. Parker , a Single Woman and Charles B. Newlon, a Single Man Original Beneficiary(ies) Alliance Guaranty Mortgage Corp. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. Date of Deed of Trust August 13, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 26, 2003 Recording Information (Reception Number) B3188416 Original Principal Amount $261,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $162,303.43
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 40, BLOCK 46, HOFFMAN TOWN, FIFTH FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORAOD, PARCEL NO : 1066018
The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 961 Tucson Street, Aurora, CO 80111.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALEThe 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, 05/08/2013, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
3/14/2013 4/11/2013 The Villager
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 01/08/2013
Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ 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: Philip M. Kleinsmith #1063 Kleinsmith and Associates 6035 Erin Park Dr, #203, Colorado Springs, CO 80907 (800) 842-8417 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 12-0347 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in The Villager First Publication: March 14, 2013 Last Publication: April 11, 2013 Legal #: 0041-2013
_________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0051-2013
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 9, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.
Original Grantor(s) Sherry Lynn Gutierrez Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Pacific Republic Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Bank of America, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust April 23, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 12, 2003 Recording Information (Reception Number) B3103153 Original Principal Amount $120,573.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $107,131.12
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 2575 South Syracyse Way #L-304, Denver, CO 80231.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 05/08/2013, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
3/14/2013 4/11/2013 The Villager
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 01/09/2013
Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Barbara A. Bader #10394 Katharine E. Fisher #39230 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Camille Y. Harlan #43789 Reagan Larkin #42309 Deanne R. Stodden #33214 Jennifer C. Rogers #34682 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Joanna D. Studeny #41740 Cynthia Lowery #34145 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Alison L. Berry #34531 J.P. Goeschel #37988 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt col-
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0051-2013 EXHIBIT A CONDOMINIUM UNIT 304, CONDOMINIUM BUILDING L, HUNTER’S RUN CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 17, 1984 IN BOOK 81 AT PAGE 36, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER, STATE OF COLORADO AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR HUNTER’S RUN CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED ON JULY 5, 1984 IN BOOK 4201 AT PAGE 472 IN SAID RECORDS AND SECOND ANNEXATION RECORDED DECEMBER 27, 1984 IN BOOK 4336 AT PAGE 365, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Published in The Villager First Publication: March 14, 2013 Last Publication: April 11, 2013 Legal #: 0051-2013
_________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0075-2013
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 11, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.
Original Grantor(s) Teresa L. Harper Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Aurora Loan Services Inc. , A Delaware Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Bank of America, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust December 04, 2002 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 17, 2002 Recording Information (Reception Number) B2242146 Original Principal Amount $114,460.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $99,922.69
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE
The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 5844 South Pearl Street, Littleton, 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, 05/08/2013, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
3/14/2013 4/11/2013 The Villager
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 01/11/2013
Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado
By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Barbara A. Bader #10394 Katharine E. Fisher #39230 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Camille Y. Harlan #43789 Reagan Larkin #42309 Deanne R. Stodden #33214 Jennifer C. Rogers #34682 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Joanna D. Studeny #41740 Cynthia Lowery #34145 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092
Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Alison L. Berry #34531 J.P. Goeschel #37988 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 12-13588 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012
0075-2013 EXHIBIT A UNIT NO. 5844, GREEN OAKS TOWNHOMES, ACCORDING TO THE MAP THEREOF FILED WITH THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO, ON FEBRUARY 24, 1981, AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR GREEN OAKS TOWNHOMES SIMILARLY FILED AND RECORDED FEBRUARY 24, 1981, IN BOOK 3370 AT PAGE 404, TOGETHER WITH THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF PARKING SPACE NO. 5844, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Published in The Villager First Publication: March 14, 2013 Last Publication: April 11, 2013 Legal #: 0075-2013
_________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0077-2013
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 14, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.
Original Grantor(s) Shawn Bersagel Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Wilimington Finance, a division of AIG Federal Savings Bank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt HSBC MORTGAGE SERVICES INC Date of Deed of Trust September 26, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 13, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number) B5154360 Original Principal Amount $158,400.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $155,638.84
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 paymentsprovided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and otherviolations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOTS 35 AND 36, BLOCK 6, JACKSONS BROADWAY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 3949 South Elati Street, Englewood, CO 80110.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 05/15/2013, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
3/21/2013 4/18/2013 The Villager
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 01/14/2013
Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 6060.00382 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in The Villager First Publication: March 21, 2013 Last Publication: April 18, 2013 Legal #: 0077-2013
_________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0084-2013
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 14, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.
Original Grantor(s) Valerie L. Engsberg Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Direct Home Capital LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CitiMortgage, Inc. Date of Deed of Trust July 22, 2005
County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 08, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number) B5116766 Original Principal Amount $138,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $124,452.93
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 24, Block 2, Sheridan Hills, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.
The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 3144 W. Jefferson Ave, 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, 05/15/2013, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
3/21/2013 4/18/2013 The Villager
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 01/14/2013
Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly L. Decker #32647 Toni M.N. Dale #30580 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 302, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 223-7883 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 13.049-23589 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in The Villager First Publication: March 21, 2013 Last Publication: April 18, 2013 Legal #: 0084-2013
_________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0110-2013
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 16, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.
Original Grantor(s) Ryan Pippitt and Crystal Pippitt Original Beneficiary(ies) Fifth Third Mortgage Company Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Fifth Third Mortgage Company Date of Deed of Trust June 08, 2009 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 16, 2009 Recording Information (Reception Number) B9064546 Original Principal Amount $271,979.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $275,728.02
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 3, SHERWOOD PARK SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 444 East Maplewood Dr, Littleton, 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, 05/15/2013, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
3/21/2013 4/18/2013 The Villager
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE
BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 01/16/2013
Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 5300.00265 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in The Villager First Publication: March 21, 2013 Last Publication: April 18, 2013 Legal #: 0110-2013
_________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0122-2013
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 17, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.
Original Grantor(s) Matt Fleming and Valerie J. Fleming Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Homecomings Financial, LLC (F/K/A Homecomings Financial Network, Inc.) Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas as Trustee for RALI 2007-QA1 Date of Deed of Trust December 15, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 02, 2007 Recording Information (Reception Number) B7014865 Original Principal Amount $680,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $424,693.41
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 4, BLOCK 7, CHERRY HILLS CREST, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 2100 Crabtree Drive, 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, 05/15/2013, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
3/21/2013 4/18/2013 The Villager
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 01/17/2013
Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Barbara A. Bader #10394 Katharine E. Fisher #39230 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Camille Y. Harlan #43789 Reagan Larkin #42309 Deanne R. Stodden #33214 Jennifer C. Rogers #34682 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Joanna D. Studeny #41740 Cynthia Lowery #34145 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Alison L. Berry #34531 J.P. Goeschel #37988 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 13-00158 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in The Villager First Publication: March 21, 2013 Last Publication: April 18, 2013 Legal #: 0122-2013
_________________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY COMBINED COURTS
ARAPAHOE COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER 7325 S POTOMAC STREET CENTENNIAL, CO 80112
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Case Number: 13JA38 Division
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In the Matter of the Petition of: Neil Lobeda
For the Adoption of a Child
NOTICE OF HEARING
To: Brandon May
Pursuant to §19-5-208, C.R.S., you are hereby notified that the above-named Petitioner(s) has/have filed in this Court a verified Petition seeking to adopt a child.
An Affidavit of Abandonment has been filed alleging that you have abandoned the child for a period of one year or more and/or have failed without cause to provide reasonable support for the child for one year or more. You are further notified that an Adoption hearing is set on April 16, 2013, at 9:00 am in the court location identified above.You are further notified that if you fail to ap pear for said hearing, the Court may terminate your parental rights and grant theadoption as sought by the Petitioner(s).
Published in The Villager First Publication: February 21, 2013 Last Publication: March 21, 2013 Legal #: 3121
________________________________ DISTRICT COURT, CITY & COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO
Court Address: 7325 S. Potomac St. Centennial, CO 80112
In re the Parental Responsibilities concerning Cameron Leroy Walden, a minor child. Petitioner: BROOKE KAYLA ANN WALDEN and
Respondent: LEROY GONZALEZ
Leonard R. Higdon, Esq. Counsel for Petitioner 1776 S. Jackson St., Ste. 1107 Denver, CO 80210 Phone Number: 303.740.1966 FAX Number: 303.474.3884 Atty. Reg.#: 29078 Case Number: 12DR3122 Division: 25
SUMMONS TO RESPOND TO PETITION FOR ALLOCATION OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES
To the Respondent named above this Summons serves as a notice to appear in this case.
If you were served in the State of Colorado, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 21 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action.
If you were served outside of the State of Colorado or you were served by publication, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 35 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action.
tioner, or upon personal service of the Petition and Summons on the Respondent, or upon waiver and acceptance of service by the Respondent, an automatic temporary injunction shall be in effect against both parties until the Final Order is entered, or the Petition is dismissed, or until further Order of the Court. Either party may apply to the Court for further temporary orders, an expanded automatic temporary injunction, or modification or revocation under §14-10-125, C.R.S.
A request for genetic tests shall not prejudice the requesting party in matters concerning allocation of parental responsibilities pursuant to §14-10124(1.5), C.R.S. If genetic tests are not obtained prior to a legal establishment of paternity and submitted into evidence prior to the entry of the final order, the genetic tests may not be allowed into evidence at a later date.
Automatic Temporary Injunction – By Order of Colorado law, you and the other parties: 1. Are enjoined from molesting or disturbing the peace of the other party; and 2. Are restrained from removing the minor child(ren) from the state without the consent of all parties or an Order of the Court modifying the injunction; and 3. Are restrained, without at least 14 days advance notification and the written consent of all other parties or an Order of the Court, from cancelling, modifying, terminating, or allowing to lapse for nonpayment of premiums, any policy of health insurance or life insurance that provides coverage to the minor child(ren) as a beneficiary of a policy. If you fail to file a Response in this case, any or all of the matters above, or any related matters which come before this Court, may be decided without further notice to you. Date: September 25, 2012
Leonard R. Higdon, #29078 Attorney for Petitioner Published in The Villager First Publication: March 7, 2013 Last Publication: April 4, 2013 Legal #: 3151
_________________________________ NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Robert M. Pew, Deceased Case Number: 2013PR44.
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 or on or before 7 July , 2013, or the claims may be forever barred. Theresa M. Pew Personal Representative 1677 S. Pennsylvania Street Denver, Colorado 80210
Published in The Villager First Publication: March 7, 2013 Last Publication: March 21, 2013 Legal #: 3152
_________________________________ CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF A CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE ELIGIBILITY OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR ANNEXATION KNOWN AS THE PINEY CREEK HOLLOW PARK ANNEXATION
7:00PM to consider whether the property generally known as the Piney Creek Hollow Park Annexation and which is more particularly described at the end of this notice (the “Subject Property”), meets the applicable requirements of Section 30 of Article II of the Colorado Constitution and C.R.S. § 31-12-104 and C.R.S. § 31-12105, and is eligible for annexation to the City of Centennial. A copy of the Petition for Annexation concerning the Subject Property is on file at the City of Centennial City Clerk’s office, 13313 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, CO 80112.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the City of Centennial, in accordance with Section 12-2-205(C) of the 2011 Land Development Code is processing a Cityinitiated rezoning in order to establish the initial zoning of the Subject Property. The majority of the Subject Property will be rezoned from Arapahoe County MU-PUD, Mixed-use Planned Unit Development, to City of Centennial OSR, Open Space and Recreation. A portion of the Subject Property, described as Tract B, the Farm at Arapahoe County Filing No. 3, and consisting of 2.84 acres more or less, will be rezoned from Arapahoe County MU-PUD, Mixed-use Planned Unit Development, to City of Centennial NC5, Neighborhood Conservation. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered the City-initiated rezoning at a public hearing on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 7:00 p.m., and City Council initially considered the proposed rezoning at a public hearing on Monday, February 4, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. The February 4, 2013 public hearing regarding the Subject Property’s eligibility for annexation has been continued to Monday, April 15, 2013 at 7:00PM in accordance with C.R.S. § 31-12-108(3).
The February 4, 2013 public hearing regarding the initial zoning of the Subject Property has also been continued to Monday, April 15, 2013 at 7:00PM.
All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard at the continued public hearings. The continued public hearings will be held in the Centennial Civic Center, 13313 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, CO 80112 at the above date and time. Further information concerning this matter may be obtained by calling the City of Centennial Offices at 303-7543336.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT PROPERTY: ALL THAT PROPERTY BEING A PORTION OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 21 AND THE NORTH HALF OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND COMMONLY KNOWN AS PINEY CREEK HOLLOW PARK DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH 35 OF THAT CERTAIN QUITCLAIM DEED DATED APRIL 5, 2011 AND RECORDED APRIL 6, 2011 AT RECEPTION NO. D1032804 IN THE RECORDS OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS THAT PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED IN SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED RECORDED AUGUST 5,1988 IN BOOK 5572 AT PAGE 44 EXCEPT THE PORTIONS DESCRIBED IN QUIT CLAIM DEED DATED AUGUST 21, 1996 AND RECORDED AUGUST 27, 1996 AT RECEPTION NO. A6111392 IN THE RECORDS OF SAID ARAPAHOE COUNTY; ALONG WITH TRACT K, TUSCANY SOUTH SUBDIVISION;
ALONG WITH TRACT E, TUSCANY SOUTH SUBDIVISION;
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Your response must be accompanied with the applicable filing fee.
The Petition requests that the Court enter a Order addressing issues involving the children such as, child support, allocation of parental responsibilities, (decision-making and parenting time), attorney fees, and costs to the extent the Court has jurisdiction.
Notice: Colorado Revised Statutes §1410-123, provides that upon the filing of a Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities by the Petitioner and Co-Peti-
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NOTICE OF A CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ON ESTABLISHMENT OF INITIAL ZONING FOR THE PINEY CREEK HOLLOW PARK ANNEXATION PROPERTY (CASE NUMBER: LU-12-00235)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Centennial held a public hearing on February 4, 2013 at
ALONG WITH THAT PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED IN WARRANTY DEED DATED JANUARY 27, 1986 AND RECORDED JULY 21, 1986 IN BOOK 4823 AT PAGE 155 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 2696623 IN THE RECORDS OF SAID ARAPAHOE COUNTY; ALONG WITH TRACT B, THE FARM AT ARAPAHOE COUNTY FILING NO. 3;
ALONG WITH TRACT A, TUSCANY SOUTH SUBDIVISION, AS DEPICTED IN THE FINAL PLAT OF THE TUSCANY
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SOUTH SUBDIVISION RECORDED AUGUST 26, 1997 IN BOOK 140, PAGES 56-72 AT RECEPTION NO. A7106123 IN THE RECORDS OF SAID ARAPAHOE COUNTY;
ALONG WITH THAT PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED IN WARRANTY DEED DATED APRIL 30, 1999 AND RECORDED SEPTEMBER 10, 1999 UNDER RECEPTION NO. A9148050 IN THE RECORDS OF SAID ARAPAHOE COUNTY; ALONG WITH THAT PORTION OF SOUTH TOWER ROAD WITHIN SAID SECTION 21 LYING BETWEEN THE NORTHERLY EXTENSION OF THE ADJB AND A LINE PERPENDICULAR TOACENT NORTH LINE OF SAID TRACT
THE SOUTH TOWER ROAD RIGHT-OFWAY LINES AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SOUTH TOWER ROAD AND THE SOUTHERNMOST POINT OF TRACT A,TUSCANY SOUTH SUBDIVISION, RECORDED AUGUST 26, 1997 IN BOOK 140, PAGES 56-72 AT RECEPTION NO. A7106123 IN THE RECORDS OF SAID ARAPAHOE COUNTY;
ALONG WITH THAT PORTION OF SOUTH TOWER ROAD AND EAST ORCHARD ROAD BOUNDED ON THE SOUTH BY THE NORTH LINE OF TRACT A, TUSCANY SOUTH SUBDIVISION, ON THE WEST BY THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 21 AND ON THE NORTHEAST BY A LINE BETWEEN THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TRACT B, TUSCANY SOUTH SUBDIVISION AND THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED IN BOOK 5457 AT PAGE 626, SAID CORNER BEING ON THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 21 AND THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF EAST ORCHARD ROAD. STATE OF COLORADO Published in: The Villager March 14, 2013 March 21, 2013 March 28, 2013 April 4, 2013.
CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-R-74
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO ACCEPTING AN ANNEXATION PETITION, MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS OF FACT, FINDING SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE FOR SUCH PETITION, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE PINEY CREEK HOLLOW PARK ANNEXATION
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Centennial, Colorado has received and examined the filings and the Petition for Annexation of certain real estate more fully described in said petition and in Exhibit 1 attached hereto (the “Property”); and
WHEREAS, the Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority, a political subdivision of the State of Colorado (“SEMSWA”) is the record owner of the majority of the Property, being that certain property more particularly described at Exhibit 2-A attached hereto, and consisting of a total of 45.1 acres, more or less; and
WHEREAS, the Arapahoe Park and Recreation District, a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado (“APRD”) is the record owner of a portion of the Property, being that certain property more particularly described at Exhibit 2-B attached hereto, and consisting of a total of 7.1 acres, more or less; and
WHEREAS, the East Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District, a quasimunicipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado (“ECCV”) is the record owner of a portion of the Property, being that certain property more particularly described at Exhibit 2-C attached hereto, and consisting of a total of 2.4 acres, more or less; and WHEREAS, said Petition for Annexation has been reviewed and approved by the Boards of Directors of each of SEMSWA, APRD and ECCV; and
WHEREAS, said Petition has been filed of record with the City Clerk of the City of Centennial, State of Colorado, and WHEREAS, the City Council finds as follows:
1. That such petition contains the following:
(a) An allegation that the requirements of C.R.S. §§ 31-12-104 and 31-12105 exist or are met. (b) An allegation that the proposed annexation of the Property complies with Section 30 of Article II of the Colorado Constitution. (c) An allegation that the signers of the petition, being SEMSWA, APRD and ECCV, comprise more than fifty percent (50%) of the landowners in the Property owning more than fifty percent (50%) of the Property, excluding public streets, and alleys and any land owned by the City. (d) A request that the City of Centennial approve the annexation of the Property. (e) The signatures of the petitioners, being SEMSWA, APRD and ECCV. (f) The mailing address of SEMSWA, APRD and ECCV. (g) The legal description of the land owned by such signers. (h) The date of signing of each signature. (i) The affidavits of the circulators of the petition; stating that each signature therein is the signature of the person whose name it purports to be. (j) A request that the City of Centennial complete and approve the annexation of the Property pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Annexation Act of 1965, as amended (the “Annexation Act”). 2. That four (4) copies of an annexation map have been submitted to the City with the petition, and that said annexation map contains the following information:
(a) A written legal description of the boundaries of the Property proposed to be annexed. (b) A map showing the boundary of the Property proposed to be annexed. (c) Within the map, the boundaries and the plat numbers of plots or of lots and blocks. (d) Next to the boundary of the Property proposed to be annexed is drawn the contiguous boundary of the City of Centennial, and that the dimensions of the contiguous boundary are shown on the map.
3. That no signatures on the petition are dated more than one hundred eighty (180) days prior to the date of filing of the Petition for Annexation with the City Clerk of the City of Centennial, State of Col-
orado.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Centennial, Colorado as follows:
Section 1. That the foregoing recitals and findings are incorporated herein as findings and conclusions of the City Council.
Section 2. That the Petition for Annexation to the City of Centennial of the Property commonly referred to as the “Piney Creek Hollow Park Annexation” and which Petition was filed with the City Clerk of the City of Centennial on Tuesday, November 27, 2012, substantially complies with the requirements of C.R.S. § 31-12-107(1). Section 3. No election is under C.R.S. § 31-12-107(2).
required
Section 4. No additional terms and conditions are to be imposed except as provided in the Petition for Annexation and in the Annexation Agreements to be entered into by and between the City of Centennial and each of APRD and ECCV, respectively, which are not to be considered additional terms and conditions within the meaning of the Annexation Act.
Section 5. That a public hearing shall be held on Monday, the 4th day of February, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. at the City Council Chambers, 13133 East Arapahoe Road, Centennial, Colorado, for the purpose of determining and finding whether the proposed annexation complies with Section 30 of Article II of the Colorado Constitution and the applicable provisions of C.R.S. §§ 31-12-104 and 31-12-105. Section 6. Any person may appear at such hearing and present evidence pertaining to the eligibility of the proposed annexation of the Property. Section 7. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon approval by the City Council.
ADOPTED by a vote of 9 in favor and 0 against this 10th day of December, 2012. By: /s/ Cathy A. Noon Cathy A. Noon, Mayor
ATTEST: By: /s/ Brenda J. Madison City Clerk or Deputy City Clerk Approved as to Form: By: /s/ For City Attorney’s Office
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Note: the hearing referenced in Section 5 of Resolution No. 2012-R-74 has been continued to Monday, April 15, 2013 at 7:00 PM as further described in this Notice. EXHIBIT 1
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION PINEY CREEK HOLLOW PARK ANNEXATION
(AREA TO BE ANNEXED TO CITY OF CENTENNIAL)
ANNEXATION PARCEL DESCRIPTION:
ALL THAT PROPERTY BEING A PORTION OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 21 AND THE NORTH HALF OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND COMMONLY KNOWN AS PINEY CREEK HOLLOW PARK DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH 35 OF THAT CERTAIN QUITCLAIM DEED DATED APRIL 5, 2011 AND RECORDED APRIL 6, 2011 AT RECEPTION NO. D1032804 IN THE RECORDS OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS THAT PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED IN SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED RECORDED AUGUST 5,1988 IN BOOK 5572 AT PAGE 44 EXCEPT THE PORTIONS DESCRIBED IN QUIT CLAIM DEED DATED AUGUST 21, 1996 AND RECORDED AUGUST 27, 1996 AT RECEPTION NO. A6111392 IN THE RECORDS OF SAID ARAPAHOE COUNTY;
ALONG WITH TRACT K, TUSCANY SOUTH SUBDIVISION;
ALONG WITH TRACT E, TUSCANY SOUTH SUBDIVISION; ALONG WITH THAT PARCEL OF LANDDESCRIBED IN WARRANTY DEED DATED JANUARY 27, 1986 AND RECORDED JULY 21, 1986 IN BOOK 4823 AT PAGE 155 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 2696623 IN THE RECORDS OF SAID ARAPAHOE COUNTY;
ALONG WITH TRACT B, THE FARM AT ARAPAHOE COUNTY FILING NO. 3;
ALONG WITH TRACT A, TUSCANY SOUTH SUBDIVISION, AS DEPICTED IN THE FINAL PLAT OF THE TUSCANY SOUTH SUBDIVISION RECORDED AUGUST 26, 1997 IN BOOK 140, PAGES 56-72 AT RECEPTION NO. A7106123 IN THE RECORDS OF SAID ARAPAHOE COUNTY;
ALONG WITH THAT PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED IN WARRANTY DEED DATED APRIL 30, 1999 AND RECORDED SEPTEMBER 10, 1999 UNDER RECEPTION NO. A9148050 IN THE RECORDS OF SAID ARAPAHOE COUNTY;
ALONG WITH THAT PORTION OF SOUTH TOWER ROAD WITHIN SAID SECTION 21 LYING BETWEEN THE NORTHERLY EXTENSION OF THE ADJACENT NORTH LINE OF SAID TRACT B AND A LINE PERPENDICULAR TO THE SOUTH TOWER ROAD RIGHT-OFWAY LINES AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SOUTH TOWER ROAD AND THE SOUTHERNMOST POINT OF TRACT A, TUSCANY SOUTH SUBDIVISION, RECORDED AUGUST 26, 1997 IN BOOK 140, PAGES 56-72 AT RECEPTION NO. A7106123 IN THE RECORDS OF SAID ARAPAHOE COUNTY;
ALONG WITH THAT PORTION OF SOUTH TOWER ROAD AND EAST ORCHARD ROAD BOUNDED ON THE SOUTH BY THE NORTH LINE OF TRACT A, TUSCANY SOUTH SUBDIVISION, ON THE WEST BY THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 21 AND ON THE NORTHEAST BY A LINE BETWEEN THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TRACT B, TUSCANY SOUTH SUBDIVISION AND THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED IN BOOK 5457 AT PAGE 626, SAID CORNER BEING ON THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 21 AND THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF EAST ORCHARD ROAD. STATE OF COLORADO
EXHIBIT 2-A
Legal description of property owned by SEMSWA (Piney Creek Hollow Park):
THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND COMMONLY KNOWN AS PINEY CREEK HOLLOW PARK DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH 35 OF THAT CERTAIN QUITCLAIM DEED DATED APRIL 5, 2011 AND RECORDED APRIL 6, 2011 AT RECEPTION NO. D1032804 IN THE RECORDS OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS THAT PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED IN SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED RECORDED AUGUST 5,1988 IN BOOK 5572 AT PAGE 44 EXCEPT THE PORTIONS DESCRIBED IN QUIT CLAIM DEED DATED AUGUST 21, 1996 AND RECORDED AUGUST 27, 1996 AT RECEPTION NO. A6111392 IN THE RECORDS OF SAID ARAPAHOE COUNTY (Arapahoe County Parcel ID number: 2073-22-2-00-006).
Consisting of 45.120 acres, more or less. EXHIBIT 2-B
Legal description of property owned by APRD: TRACT K, TUSCANY SOUTH SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO
(Arapahoe County Parcel ID number: 2073-22-1-18-001). Consisting of 7.1 acres, more or less. EXHIBIT 2-C
Legal description of property owned by ECCV: TRACT E, TUSCANY SOUTH SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
(Arapahoe County Parcel ID number: 2073-22-2-09-002, and consisting of approximately 2.03 acres).
ALONG WITH THAT PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED IN WARRANTY DEED DATED JANUARY 27, 1986 AND RECORDED JULY 21, 1986 IN BOOK 4823 AT PAGE 155 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 2696623 IN THE RECORDS OF SAID ARAPAHOE COUNTY.
(Arapahoe County Parcel ID number: 2073-22-2-00-003, and consisting of approximately 0.364 acres). Consisting of a total of 2.39 acres, more or less.
Published in The Villager First Publication: March 14, 2013 Last Publication: April 4, 2013 Legal #: 3158
_________________________________ 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 Del D. Graham, HSH Properties, LLC, Florence Radetsky
You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 18th day of November, 1998 A.D. the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to JOHN G. RICHARDSON c/o THE GERMAINE INVESTMENT CO. the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: THE E 43 FT OF TRACT 3 BROADWAY ESTATES 1ST FLG RESUB OF PART OF LOT 17 BLK 16
and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to JOHN G. RICHARDSON c/o THE GERMAINE INVESTMENT CO,
That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 1997;
That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of DEL D. GRAHAM, for said year 1997;
That said JOHN G. RICHARDSON c/o THE GERMAINE INVESTMENT CO, on the 5th day of February, 2013, the present holder of said certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said JOHN G. RICHARDSON c/o THE GERMAINE INVESTMENT CO at 9:00 AM o’clock. on the 29th day of July, 2013 A.D., unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 8th day of March, 2013 A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County
Published in The Villager First Publication: March 14, 2013 Last Publication: March 28, 2013 Legal #: 3160
_________________________________ NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Edwin G. Lehman aka Edward G. Lehman, Deceased Case Number: 2013PR276.
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 or on or before July 15, 2013, or the claims may be forever barred. Barbara Luddy Personal Representative 415 Pearl Street Reading, Massachusetts 01867
Published in The Villager First Publication: March 14, 2013 Last Publication: March 28, 2013 Legal #: 3162
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ARAPAHOE COUNTY INVITATION FOR BID IFB-13-28 INSULATION MATERIALS/SUPPLIES
Notice is hereby given that the Arapahoe County Purchasing Division will be accepting bids for the purchase of insulation materials/supplies for the County’s Weatherization Program, a Division of the Arapahoe County Community Resources Department.
All Arapahoe County solicitations can now be obtained from the County’s website. The Invitation for Bid (IFB-1328) document can be obtained by going to the Arapahoe County website www.arapahoegov.com, then go to the Finance Department, and under the Finance Department, go to the Purchasing Division and then to Bidding Opportunities. Submittals must be received in the Purchasing Division, located at 5334 South Prince Street, 4th Floor, Littleton, CO 80120, no later than 2:00 p.m. local time on April 18, 2013.
The County reserves the right to waive any or all informalities or irregularities and to reject any or all submittals. Published in The Villager Published: March 21, 2013 Legal #: 3163
_________________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY INVITATION FOR BID IFB-13-29 FURNACES AND SUPPLIES
Notice is hereby given that the Arapahoe County Purchasing Division will be accepting bids for the purchase of furnaces and related products for the County’s Weatherization Program, a Division of the Arapahoe County Community Resources Department. Specifically, the County is seeking bids for the purchase of American Standard, Payne, and/or Rheem 80% and 92+% AFUE Forced Air Gas Furnaces from the lowest BTU rating to 100,000 BTU rating. The Weatherization Division provides income-eligible households in Adams and Arapahoe Counties with free energy conservation measures to help them conserve energy and save money on heating and cooling bills. One or more Vendors may be awarded contracts for the purchase of furnaces and associated installation supplies.
All Arapahoe County solicitations can now be obtained from the County’s website. The Invitation for Bid (IFB-1329) document can be obtained by going to the Arapahoe County website www.arapahoegov.com, then go to the Finance Department, and under the Finance Department, go to the Purchasing Division and then to Bidding Opportunities. Submittals must be received in the Purchasing Division, located at 5334 South Prince Street, 4th Floor, Littleton, CO 80120, no later than 2:00 p.m. local time on April 18, 2013. The County reserves the right to waive any or all informalities or irregularities and to reject any or all submittals. Published in The Villager Published: March 21, 2013 Legal #: 3164
_________________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RELATED TO A FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN Case No. P12-100
PROPOSAL: The applicant, HCL Surveying and Engineering, on behalf of the owner, Keesen Landscape Management Company, seeks approval of a Final Development Plan to approve construction of a 10,206 square foot, light industrial office/warehouse building on a 2.35-acre lot.
PROPERTY LOCATION: The subject property is vacant lot located at 14156 E. Easter Avenue in the Centennial East Corporate Center.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on April 9, 2013 at 9:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the calendar of the Board of County Commissions will allow, a public hearing will be held at which all interested persons and citizens will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the above-described application for a Final Development Plan, Case No. P12-100. The hearing will be held in the East Hearing Room, Arapahoe County Administration Building, 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO 80120 at the above date and time. The applicant seeks approval of a Final Development Plan that approves construction of a 10,206 sf. light industrial office/warehouse building on a 2.35-acre lot. More information about the proposal is available in the case file in the Arapahoe County Planning Division Office, 6924 S. Lima St., Centennial, CO 80112. Clerk to the Board
Published in The Villager Published: March 21, 2013 Legal #: 3165
_________________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Use by Special Review for Mitchell 3210 Oil and Gas Well Case No. U12-015
PROPOSAL: The applicant, K. P. Kaufman Company Inc., is requesting approval of a Use by Special Review for an oil and gas well.
NOTICE IS HEARBY GIVEN that on April 9, 2013, the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County will hold a public hearing at 9:30 A.M. or as soon as possible thereafter, in the East Hearing Room, Administration Building, 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO 80120 at which all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the abovedescribed application for a Use by Special Review, Case No. U12-015.
The applicant has applied for approval of a Use by Special Review, for the project described above, which is known as Mitchell 32-10 Oil and Gas Well. This project will consist of one oil and gas well in Section 32, Township 4 South, Range 63 West, in unincorporated Arapahoe County. The oil and gas well consists of two phases, drilling and production. The drilling phase will take approximately 60 days and will involve a drilling rig and support services equipment. The production phase involves preparing the well for production and installation of a pump jack. During the production phase the pad site may be reduced in size from the drilling phase and a portion of the drilling pad site will be re-
claimed and returned to its original condition.
More information about this proposal is available at the Office of the Arapahoe County Planning Division, 6924 S. Lima St., Centennial, CO 80112. Clerk to the Board
Published in The Villager Published: March 21, 2013 Legal #: 3166
_________________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY COLORADO PUBLIC NOTICE Issued: March 21, 2013 Expires: April 21, 2013
In order to obtain the input of citizens and interested public agencies, Arapahoe County Housing and Community Development Services (HCDS) is soliciting written comments on modifications made to the 2013/2012 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs, as reported in the 2012/2013 One Year Action Plan to the 2009-2013 Consolidated Plan. Listed changes result from the reallocation of funds due to changed local needs and priorities, the availability of additional or alternative funding, and/or the receipt of loan fund income.
Cancelled projects: 2012 CDBG –Littleton Housing Authority (LHA) now known as South Metro Housing Options (SMHO): Alyson Court Fire Panel Upgrades: The fire panel upgrades of the proposed clinic by SMHO will be cancelled in the amount of $51,000. Property located at 5807 S Gallup St, Littleton 80120. The funding will be reallocated to the SMHO Libby Bortz project identified in the 2013 Action Plan.
Substantial Amendments to Consolidated Plan:
1. Arapahoe County proposes to use CDBG funds to fund Weatherization Activities within the Housing Program. Households may receive: • Energy Audit: free energy audit of the home to identify conservation measures that will make the home more energy efficient. • Work Plan: based on the information obtained during the audit, a work plan is created of services that will offer the best long-range benefits to make the home more energy-efficient and produce cost-savings. • Weatherization: technicians will come to the home and provide weatherization services that may include: sealing major air leaks; adding insulation to attics, walls and crawl spaces; performing health and safety assessments on furnaces and water heaters; replacing appliances with high efficiency appliances; and installing high-efficiency compact fluorescent light bulbs. • Education: information on steps that can be taken to conserve more energy in all seasons. • Inspection: once the work is complete, a final energy audit will take place to determine the impacts of the installed energy conservation measures.
2. Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program (TBRA) – The County proposes to use federal HOME funds to develop and implement a new rental assistance program. The TBRA program will be used to assist individual households who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The assistance may be used for rent, utility costs, security deposits, and/or utility deposits. The maximum assistance is 24 months. $192,000 of HOME funds. This is a new program.
Public Comments Interested parties are encouraged to address written comments or requests for further information between March 22, 2013 and April 21, 2013 to: Linda Haley Arapahoe County HCDS, 1690 W. Littleton Blvd., #300, Littleton, Colorado, 80120; (303) 738-8068; or lhaley@arapahoegov.com Published in The Villager Published: March 21, 2013 Legal #: 3167
_________________________________ NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED
To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to Janet K. Hanson, John M. Hanson, Jr., Bank Western, a Federal Savings Bank, Homestead in the Willows Homeowners Association, Inc., Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority, Colorado Department of Revenue, Department of the Treasury – Internal Revenue Service, Public Trustee of Arapahoe County
You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 14th day of November, 2001, A.D. the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Peter John Van Ronk, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: LOT 23 HOMESTEAD IN THE WILLOWS 6TH FLG
and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to Peter John Van Ronk;
That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2000;
2013, A.D.
Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County
Published in The Villager First Publication: March 21, 2013 Last Publication: April 4, 2013 Legal #: 3168
_________________________________ NOTICE CITY OF CENTENNIAL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, March 18, 2013, the Centennial City Council passed and adopted the following ordinance on second and final reading: CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO
ORDINANCE NO.
2013-O-08
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO REZONING PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE SOUTHFIELD CENTER PROPERTY FROM MIXED-USE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (M-U PUD) UNDER THE 2001 LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) ZONE DISTRICT UNDER THE 2011 LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk and is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com. The ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, 303-754-3302. Adopted by a vote of 9 in favor and 0 against. (First published February 14, 2013)
By: /s/ Brenda J. Madison, MMC City Clerk
Published in The Villager Published: March 21, 2013 Legal #: 3169
_________________________________ NOTICE CITY OF CENTENNIAL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, March 18, 2013, the Centennial City Council passed and adopted the following ordinance on second and final reading: CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO
ORDINANCE NO.
2013-O-09
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO REZONING PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE CENTENNIAL CENTER PROPERTY FROM MIXED-USE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (M-U PUD) UNDER THE 2001 LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) ZONE DISTRICT UNDER THE 2011 LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk and is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com. The ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, 303-754-3302. Adopted by a vote of 9 in favor and 0 against. (First published March 7, 2013)
By: /s/ Brenda J. Madison, MMC City Clerk
Published in The Villager Published: March 21, 2013 Legal #: 3170
_________________________________ CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RELATED TO 2101 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD REZONING PLAN CASE NUMBER LU-13-00041
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Centennial will consider an amendment to the Official Zoning Map to rezone approximately .668 acres, more or less, as described in the following legal description, from Mixed-Use Planned Unit Development (M-U PUD) under the 2001 Land Development Code to Activity Center (AC) under the 2011 Land Development Code. LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
LOT 1, REPLAT OF BLOCK 49, SOUTHGLENN – SIXTH FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider the rezoning application and make a recommendation to City Council at a public hearing on April 10, 2013 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard. The hearing 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 Community Development Department at 303-754-3315.
Published in The Villager Published: March 21, 2013 Legal #: 3171
_________________________________ CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RELATED TO TAGAWA ROSE FARM REZONING PLAN CASE NUMBER LU-13-00027
That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of John M. Jr. and Janet K. Hanson for said year 2000;
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Centennial will consider an amendment to the Official Zoning Map to rezone approximately four (4) parcels of land totaling 13.7 acres, more or less, as described in the following legal description, from Agricultural (A-1) and Mixed-Use Planned Unit Development (M-U PUD) under the 2001 Land Development Code to Agriculture (AG) under the 2011 Land Development Code.
That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Peter John Van Ronk, at 9:00 o’clock a.m. on the 24th day of July, 2013, A.D., unless the same has been re-deemed.
LOT 1, BLOCK 9, RIVER RUN II FINAL PLAT, AS RECORDED ON APRIL 24, 2000 AT RECEPTION NO. B0047132, BOOK 177 PAGES 55-63, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
Witness my hand this 14th day of March,
A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE
That said Peter John Van Ronk, on the 15th day of February, 2013, the present holder of said certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate;
Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PARCEL 1:
Consisting of 0.69 acres, more or less.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PARCEL 2:
NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH ONEQUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 32, WHENCE THE CENTER ONEQUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 32 BEARS SOUTH 01 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 52 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 2645.34 FEET (SAID LINE FORMING THE BASIS OF BEARINGS FOR THIS DESCRIPTION); THENCE ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 32, SOUTH 01 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 52 SECONDS WEST 928.84 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED IN DEED RECORDED MARCH 1, 1989 IN BOOK 5641 AT PAGE 421 OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY RECORDS; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL AND ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF RIVER RUN II, A PLAT RECORDED APRIL 24, 2000, UNDER RECEPTION NO. B0047322 OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY RECORDS, NORTH 89 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 52 SECONDS EAST 1241.88 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF RIVER RUN II, A PLAT RECORDED APRIL 24, 2000 AT RECEPTION NO. B0047322 OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY RECORDS, NORTH 89 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 52 SECONDS EAST 615.26 FEET; THENCE LEAVING SAID SOUTH LINE SOUTH 17 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 19 SECONDS EAST 105.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF A PARCEL DESCRIBED IN BOOK 2928 AT PAGE 609 OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY RECORDS; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 52 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, 647.28 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF A PARCEL DESCRIBED AT RECEPTION NO. B6120689 OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY RECORDS; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 51 SECONDS WEST 0.19 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 08 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID EAST LINE 99.81 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Consisting of 1.5 acres, more or less.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PARCEL 3:
PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 32, THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE NORTHSOUTH CENTER LINE OF SAID SECTION, A DISTANCE OF 928.82 FEET; THENCE ON AN ANGLE TO THE LEFT OF 91 DEGREES 25 MINUTES, A DISTANCE OF 1241.88 FEET; THENCE ON AN ANGLE TO THE RIGHT OF 90 DEGREES, A DISTANCE OF 100 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING ON THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 660 FEET; THENCE ON AN ANGLE TO THE LEFT OF 90 DEGREES, A DISTANCE OF 660 FEET; THENCE ON AN ANGLE TO THE LEFT OF 90 DEGREES, A DISTANCE OF 660 FEET; THENCE ON AN ANGLE TO THE LEFT OF 90 DEGREES, A DISTANCE OF 660 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Consisting of 10 acres, more or less.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR PARCEL 4:
A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BASIS OF BEARINGS: BEARINGS ARE BASED UPON THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 32 SAID TO BEAR SOUTH 01 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 52 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 2645.34 FEET FROM THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 32 (NORTH QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 32) TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 32 (CENTER OF SECTION 32). COMMENCING (P.O.C.) AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 32, THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 52 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST ONEQUARTER, A DISTANCE OF 928.84 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF A PARCEL OF LAND RECORDED IN BOOK 5641 AT PAGE 421 OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY RECORDS (ALL RECORDING REFERENCES ARE TO ARAPAHOE COUNTY RECORDS), THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 52 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL OF LAND ALSO BEING THE NORTH LINE OF A PARCEL OF LAND RECORDED UNDER RECEPTION NO. B6120689, A DISTANCE OF 1241.88 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL OF LAND RECORDED UNDER RECEPTION NO. B6120689; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 08 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID PARCEL, A DISTANCE OF 99.81 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF A PARCEL OF LAND RECORDED IN BOOK 2928 AT PAGE 0609; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 51 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE PARCEL OF LAND RECORDED IN BOOK 2928 AT PAGE 0609, A DISTANCE OF 660.00 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING (P.O.B.); THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL OF LAND RECORDED IN BOOK 2928 AT PAGE 0609, A DISTANCE OF 660.00 TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL OF LAND; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 51 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 100.00 FEET TO A LINE THAT IS 100.00 FEET SOUTH OF AND PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL OF LAND RECORDED IN BOOK 2928 AT PAGE 0609; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 09 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID PARALLEL LINE, A DISTANCE OF 668.27 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF A PARCEL OF LAND RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. B6120689; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID EAST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 100.01 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 51 MINUTES 13 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 7.95 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL OF LAND RECORDED IN BOOK 2928 AT PAGE 0609 AND TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING (P.O.B.).
Consisting of 1.5 acres, more or less.
The City of Centennial is concurrently processing an application to replat the above four (4) parcels of property. If the replat is approved, the approximately 13.7 acre parcel will have the following legal description: LOT 1, TAGAWA ROSE FARMS FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider the rezoning application and make a recommendation to City Council at a public hearing on April 10, 2013 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard. The hearing 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 Community Development Department at 303-754-3315. Published in The Villager Published: March 21, 2013 Legal #: 3172
_________________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 28th day of February, 2013, Baron Cherry Creek LLC. dba Udi’s Pizza Café Bar made application to the City of Glendale for a New Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License, under the provisions of Title 12, Article 47, CRS 1973 as amended, for the property located at 686 South Colorado Boulevard, City of Glendale, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The Council of the City of Glendale will hold a Public Hearing at the Glendale City Hall, 950 South Birch Street, Glendale, Colorado, at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 2, 2013, to consider said application at which time and place all interested persons may appear. The application is on file at the office of the City Clerk, and may be inspected during regular business hours. Council of the City of Glendale City of Glendale Barbara Villagomez Liquor License Clerk
Published in The Villager Published: March 21, 2013 Legal #: 3173
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO THE LIQUOR LAWS OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Lucky 1, LLC by application dated February 19, 2013, has requested the Local Liquor Licensing Authority of the City of Greenwood Village to grant a Beer & Wine Liquor License for Lucky 1, LLC d/b/a Fresh Nail, Wax & Dry Bar 002 at 8000 East Belleview Avenue, Unit B-20, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 to sell malt and vinous liquor for on-premises consumption.
A Public Hearing to consider the application has been scheduled to be held before the City Council of the City of Greenwood Village acting as the Local Licensing Authority on April 1, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Greenwood Village City Hall, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. Any party in interest shall be allowed to present evidence and to cross examine witnesses at the Public Hearing. Names of LLC Members: Cathy Bosson Alana Norman 8000 East Belleview Avenue, Unit B-20 Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Information as to the application, procedures, petitions or remonstrances may be obtained from the City Clerk at Greenwood Village City Hall.
BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE SUSAN M. PHILLIPS, MMC CITY CLERK
Published in The Villager Published: March 21, 2013 Legal #: 3174
_________________________________ FOR SALE THE CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE FLEET DIVISION
ONE (1) 2003 RED CHEVROLET IMPALA ODOMETER READING: 90,412 (Please refer to the last 4-digits of the VIN number: 7553)
ONE (1) 2003 BLACK CHEVROLET IMPALAPALA ODOMETER READING: 77,763 (Please refer to the last 4-digits of the VIN number: 1800)
CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Greenwood Village City Council on April 1, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. at the Greenwood Village City Hall, 6060 South Quebec Street, to consider Cases #13-2- Rezone, #12-61 – Vacation of Right-of-way, #12-56 Final Plat, #12-57 Site Development Plan for a new building at 5351 S. Roslyn Street. Applicant is requesting to raze the existing building and construct a new 31,604 square foot medical/clinic building. The applicant is also seeking to rezone the property from B-1 to B-2, vacation of right-of-way, and a final plat. Plan documents are available at City Hall. Further information may be obtained by calling Tom Reiff, Planner II at (303) 486-5748. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE SUSAN M. PHILLIPS, MMC CITY CLERK Publilshed in the Villager Published: March 21, 2013 Legal #: 3176
_________________________________ INVITATION FOR BID(s)
Mowing and Debris Removal (Contract No. CN13-1003)
Date: March 12, 2013
Sealed BID(s) for the above-referenced CONTRACT will be received at the office of The Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority, 76 Inverness Drive East, Suite A, Englewood, Colorado 80112, publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 P.M. on April 18, 2013. Any BID(s) received after the above-specified time and date will not be considered.
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, complete with construction DRAWINGS and SPECIFICATIONS, will be available at Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority on March 25, 2013 at a cost of Twenty Five Dollars ($25) per set (non refundable).
No BIDDER pre-qualification is required for this PROJECT. However, upon evaluation of BID(s), the apparent low BIDDER must be prepared to demonstrate BIDDER's qualifications by submitting evidence to OWNER such as financial data, previous experience, authority to conduct business in the jurisdiction where the PROJECT is located, and other requirements as may be specified in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
BIDDER(s) are invited to attend a pre-bid conference and inspection at the office of The Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority, 76 Inverness Drive East, Suite A, Englewood, Colorado on April 4, 2013 at 2:00 P.M.
As its best interests may appear, OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all BID(s) and to waive informalities in the BID(s).
A general statement of WORK is as follows: Description of WORK: The major components of the WORK include mowing and debris removal on approximately 205.6 acres. Mowing and cleanup varies from 3 to six times during the mowing season from May through October. Grass height will be mowed to 6 inches at most sites, but a few are irrigated turf areas.
Location: Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority service area which is, in general, western Arapahoe County.
Estimated Cost Range: $27,000.00 to $32,000.00
Published in The Villager First Publication: March 21, 2013 Last Publication: March 28, 2013 Legal #: 3177
_________________________________ NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Edward James Hastee, Deceased Case Number: 2013PR293
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 or on or before June 1, 2013, or the claims may be forever barred. Bethany Huter Personal Representative 458E Wilbur Road # 202 Thousand Oaks, CÅ 91360o
Attorney for Personal Representative James E. Mitchem Mitchem Law, LLC 4155 E. Jewell Ave Ste 906 Denver, CO 80222 303) 721-6080
Published in The Villager First Publication: March 21, 2013 Last Publication: April 4, 2013 Legal #: 3178
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ONE (1) WHITE FORD CROWN VICTORIA ODOMETER READING: 81,212 (Please refer to the last 4-digits of the VIN number: 7125)
ONE (1) WHITE FORD CROWN VICTORIA ODOMETER READING: 84,347 (Please refer to the last 4-digits of the SN number: 1659)
ITEMS WILL BE AUCTIONED ON APRIL 10, 2013 THROUGH ROLLER AUCTIONEERS AT 7500 YORK ST, DENVER, CO 80229. PLEASE DIRECT AUCTION QUERIES TO 303-289-1600 OR VIEW ONLINE AT WWW.ROLLERAUCTION.COM. IF YOU HAVE ANY EQUIPMENT QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT HENRY SLIWINSKI, FLEET SERVICES MANAGER AT 303-708-6126 OR AT hsliwinski@greenwoodvillage.com. YOU MAY ALSO CONTACT, SHAWN BATTMER, FLEET ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT AT 303-708-6124, OR AT sbattmer@greenwoodvillage.com *Please note: All of above vehicles/equipment are sold as is.
Publilshed in the Villager Published: March 21, 2013 Legal #: 3175
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SPORTS
March 21, 2013 • THE VILLAGER • PAGE 33
Regis beats Grandview in Final Four
By Tom Barry In an incredibly closely matched Final Four girls 5A basketball game at the Coors Events Center at University of ColoradoBoulder, the Regis Jesuit team bested Grandview 46 – 43. This game saw eight lead changes and seven ties throughout four periods, each lasting eight excruciating minutes. The game was remarkably physical and a defensive battle ensued between the two Aurora teams.
Students calling the game
Three freshmen Regis boys each wearing a dress shirt and tie were courtside calling the game for Raiders fans on the Internet. Their broadcast journalism teacher/sponsor Adam Dawkins sat alongside helping them during the game. This high school journalistic endeavor is becoming very popular and allows fans to follow their respective teams while providing an opportunity for future journalists. The CHSAA would not allow a live broadcast due to Root Sports, which pays for the broadcasting rights. The Regis broadcast was tape-delayed by
one hour and ran after the game and was archived. And meanwhile back on the hardwood, the Raiders and Wolves battled in the paint, implementing a tough defensive strategy.
A close match up
Both teams matched up on the floor and in the post-game stats. Regis scored eight more points from Grandview turnovers. The key distinction: The Raiders shot just more than 43 percent of their buckets from the floor with the Wolves shooting just more than 31 percent. This game could have gone either way in the end with the numerous lead changes. You could literally hear each side of the respective fan base gasp the last few minutes with each rebound, foul, shot or change in possession. The Raiders’ Justine Hall scored 14 points in the winning efforts followed by Kelsi Lidge with 9 points and Diani Akigbogun with 6. Grandview’s high scorer was Natalie Halbleib with 13 and Natasha Edge with 10 points.
Diani Akigbogun of Regis Jesuit ascends over two Grandview guards to score two in the Raiders’ nail-biting victory over the Wolves in a girls Final Four game at University of Colorado Boulder. Photo by Tom Barry
Lady Warriors lose to Highlands Ranch in Final Four By Tom Barry On March 14, the stage was set for the Arapahoe High School girls basketball team’s Final Four contest. The stage was the Coors Events Center at Colorado University in Boulder. The Lady Warriors had gotten the short straw for the last game of the night starting at 9:30 p.m., an hour later than the scheduled time. There were about 200 diehard fans from Arapahoe, including families, friends and alumni members, sitting behind the team’s bench. About 75 loyal students, including a handful of band members, added to the color and support of their team with the energetic and sometimes nervous poms and cheers courtside. On the other side of the court, there were more cheerleaders and poms from Highlands Ranch on the floor than the 18 students in the reserved section. The Falcons also had a small contingent of band members that showed up on a school night.
Aggressive under the boards
In the first eight minute quarter, both teams essentially matched the others shots with
shouting advice and plays to the team on the hardwood. At the start of the final quarter, the fans behind the bench, the students, poms and cheerleaders rallied, shouting loudly in support of the Lady Warriors.
Never gave up
Arapahoe’s Molly Riedel (No. 55) rebounds the ball and goes up in the paint to score a bucket. The Lady Warriors played in the state 5A Final Four game losing to Highlands Ranch 64 – 54. Arapahoe topping Highlands Ranch 16 to 15 with both teams having to work for each bucket in a defensive battle. Both teams continued to be aggressive in the paint under the boards. The Lady Warriors made 42.9 percent of their 3-point attempts in the first half and 12 of 26 shots made it through the or-
ange cylinder. The Falcons made half of their 20 – 2 point shots from the hardwood, making 66.7 percent of their 3-point attempts. They also sank half of their freethrow attempts from the line. Arapahoe was not fouled in the first half. At halftime, Highlands Ranch was ahead by two points 29 to 27.
Just when the chips seemed to be down, the Arapahoe girls would show a strong spark in their defensive skills and have a better shot selection. They were also more aggressive on finding the open girl down low and taking it to the hoop. Throughout this period, the Warriors would catch up or move ahead to the delight of their ever-optimistic fan base. The close and exciting game frequently kept the Warriors students on their feet raising the noise level. There were several points during the fourth period in which it appeared that Arapahoe would maintain the lead and advance to the championship game on Saturday.
Wrap up
In the end, being out rebounded and missed opportunities led to a defeat for the Lady Warriors by the Falcons 64 to 54. Arapahoe’s Stacie Lukasiewicz was the teams high point scorer with 13 points; Kera Riley, 10; Karlyn Johnson 9; and Savanah Nelson had 8 points. The Warriors bench contributed 19 points. Highlands Ranch’s top scorer was Ciera Morgan with 17 and Madison Montgomery with 14. The Falcons bench assisted with seven points toward the total, as seven players saw time on the court and four players did not play. The Arapahoe girls went into the locker room after the tough loss for teammate support. As most people had left the arena, several girls and the coach came back for one last look at the floor. Two of the players took photos on their phone of the court where their dream of winning a championship had come to an end.
Second-half action
Alex Kahalley, an Arapahoe junior, holds up a sign while watching the game from the first row with friends. The sign is in support of Warrior player Carly Buechler (No. 15).
Photos by Tom Barry
At the start of the second half the students and band livened up the game, while the supports behind the bench raised signs and loudly cheered on their team. The rough-and-tumble nature of the girls continued under the boards, as Arapahoe was outscored by six points in the third quarter. The Lady Warriors committed numerous fouls in the game which were turned into 22 points by the Falcons. During this quarter, Highlands Ranch began to take control over Arapahoe but the Warriors would continue to close the gap. The largest lead for the Falcons was 12 points. Arapahoe coach Jerry Knafelc could be seen adjacent the bench crouching down on both knees
Arapahoe coach Jerry Knafelc crouches while shouting out advice and plays from the bench. His assistants (right) Tim Slabach and Abby Hancock gesture while watching the game.
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ride for some of the years, but this American icon is back making some splendid cars and trucks. Among their best products is the prestigious Cadillac brand joined by Buick, Chevrolet and GMC. Pontiac and Oldsmobile were retired from the line with sad memories for many American drivers who greatly enjoyed the two brands. They were great family cars, as I remember my dad’s 1998 Olds. The Cadillac brand is sold in the Denver market by some of the longest and most successful dealerships. Long-time loyal customers are accustomed to the luxury ride and performance of the many models from large and luxurious passenger sedans to the powerful speedsters such as the new XTS line with sleek lines and powerful performance with 26 mpg on the highway.
The XTX achieves the speed and economy through a V-8 high performance fuel injected 304-hp. engine and an efficient six-speed transmission. The classic design turns the heads of the parking valets who love to drive away the XTS if even for a block; classy cars do draw attention to the driver and the car. The ride is perfection with the transmission doing exactly what you want for city or mountain driving and the four-wheel traction is great on icy roads with no slippage noted along with the stabili-trak system with traction control. The XTX come complete with rack and pinion steering, magnetic road control with rear air springs, and Brembo high performance front wheel brakes. The computer screen is called CUE and greets you as you settle
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Mahr headed to National Geographic Bee
Beacon Country Day School, 6100 E. Belleview Ave, Greenwood Village, announced that Colette E. Mahr, an eighth grade student, has qualified to participate at the state level of the National Geographic Bee, April 5, at University of Denver. This is the second year in a row that Mahr will represent Beacon Country Day School. She has been a student at Beacon Country Day School since September 2003, and has been a member of the Geography Club for four years. Mahr won the school Geography Bee held in December 2012.
A&E Briefs
Lone Tree Arts Center Presents SFJAZZ Collective March 26, 7:30 p.m., Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons Street, Lone Tree. From Grammy Nominees to a MacArthur “Genius Grant” recipient, the eight musicians that make up the SFJAZZ Collective have amassed nearly every accolade. Tickets online at www. LoneTreeArtsCenter.org, through the box office in person or at 720-5091000.
Cherry Creek High School Theatre presents ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ Submitted by Andi Owens Everyone loves something about the rain, right? Some watch the lightning, some snuggle up under a blanket, and some may even... Sing in it? I know, it sounds odd but the 100+ Cherry Creek High School students that make up the cast and production crew are just doing it for fun! That’s right, a Broadway classic has come to Denver to be produced by one of the most prestigious high school theatre programs in the state. Singin’ in the Rain runs in the Cherry Creek High School Fine Arts Theatre March 20-23, with shows on Wednesday, Thursday at 7 p.m., as well as Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with a special 2 p.m. matinee Saturday afternoon. Tickets are $10 for students and $12 for adults. Tickets can be purchased both online at tinyurl.com/cchstickets and at the school box office starting. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to see one of the world’s most beloved musicals--
Cherry Creek High School Fine Arts Theatre will perform Singin’ in the Rain, March 20-23. all about romance, comedy, and a little bit of dueling. An event guaranteed to be a splash for the entire family, Singin’ in the Rain is one of the most awaited events of the school year. By bringing together actors, painters, carpenters, and tech
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DOUGLAS CO. MEGASTORE & WAREHOUSE 2 minutes east of I-25 off E-470 & Peoria St.
(303) 799-9044
COLORADO SPRINGS
UNIVERSITY
GRAND JUNCTION
(303) 795-0928
(970) 208-1920
AURORA
FIRESTONE SUPERCENTER & WAREHOUSE
I-25 & FILLMORE - 2805 CHESTNUT ST.
S. UNIVERSITY & COUNTY LINE
PUEBLO
(719) 633-4220 I-25 & EAGLERIDGE
(719) 542-5169
1700 S. ABILENE
(303) 368-8555
HWY 6 & 50
I-25 & HWY 119 • Longmont/Firestone
(303) 684-2400
WESTMINSTER
FORT COLLINS
(303) 425-4359
(970) 221-1981
S.W. LAKEWOOD
GLENWOOD SPRINGS
(303) 933-3975
(970) 928-9422
94th & WADSWORTH
5390 S. WADSWORTH BLVD.
I-25 AND HWY. 14
3200 S. GLEN AVE.
THORNTON SUPERSTORE & WAREHOUSE I-25 & 84TH
(303) 289-4100