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It’s all downhill for this sixth-grader Girl’s charitable skiing goes to the dogs

Petra Augustine, 11, of Greenwood Village, raised more than $500 this month for Vail Avalanche Rescue Dogs by skiing 50,438 vertical feet in one day. Photo courtesy of Leigh Augustine

etra Augustine has been skiing some 15 times every year since she was 2, but this time the Greenwood Village sixth-grader had another reason to strap on her ski boots. “It started out that I wanted to ski 50,000 vertical feet, and then my dad helped me come up with the idea of doing it for more of a purpose,” she said. After all, the Vail Avalanche Rescue Dogs have saved a lot of skiers over the years, but what had the skiers done for the dogs

lately? “I just thought it’d be real cool to do something for them,” Petra said. Before long, the 11-year-old skier was collecting sponsors who committed dollar amounts for every 10,000 feet she put behind her on the mountain March 3. Petra would make the most of her time on her carefully routed day on the slopes. She would take only one bathroom break. Lunch would be whatever snacks she could stuff into her coat pockets. e were on one of the first chairlift rides when it opened

at 8:30, and then we got on the very last gondola up the mountain,” she said of her 29 runs. A cellphone app kept track of Petra’s vertical feet every step of the way. According to the device’s calculations, the skier beat her own goal, trekking a total of 50,438 downward feet—a little more than nine and a half miles—in less than eight hours. “I wasn’t that tired at the end of the day, but the next day my legs felt like jelly,” she said. In total, Petra’s downhill climb raised $519 for the rescue dogs. The money came just in time for Henry, whose own ver-

tical feet had gotten the best of him. “His feet had gotten like kind of torn up from being on the mountain so long, so he had to retire kind of early this season,” Petra said. “He got surgery, and that’s what I helped pay for.” he story first broke in the school newspaper at St. Mary’s Academy. The young skier expects to make an annual event out of her fun-filled fundraising. She plans to get an earlier start next year to collect more sponsors and get other skiers involved. “I’m really excited,” Petra said.

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Man arrested in last week’s murder in Centennial A 29-year-old man was being held without bond this week in connection to a homicide in east Centennial. Nicholas Locascio was arrested arch 2 for first-degree murder while he was in custody for unrelated drug charges two days after the shooting in a business parking lot. The victim in the March 22 homicide outside an electronics wholesaler near Arapahoe and ordan roads was identified as 32-year-old Justin Lee Doe of Denver, who died of a gunshot wound to the head, according to the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office. “Mr. Doe’s last name truly is Doe,” a county spokeswoman noted in an email. The shooting occurred outside Quality Electrical Distribution, which closed for several days after the incident. Doe’s Facebook page said he was the firm’s operations manager. Sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene around 11 a.m. on reports of gunfire sounds. Officials first said the suspect may have left the area in an older white sedan, but after the witnessed car was found, it was determined to be unrelated.

The shooting last week occurred outside Quality Electrical Distribution in Centennial. Photo courtesy of Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office

RIGHT: Nicholas Locascio

Rabid skunk reported in Englewood Public asked to take precautions A rabid skunk was found last week around the 3300 Block of South Lincoln Street in Englewood. According to the TriCounty Health Department, this is the first time a rabid skunk has been reported in Englewood. The city’s Animal Welfare Unit reminds residents of the importance of vaccinating all dogs and cats against rabies. A lowcost rabies vaccination clinic is available at the Humane Society of the South Platte Valley, 2129 W. Chenango Ave. In Littleton or by calling 303-703-2938. The

cost is typically $20 per pet. Most Colorado rabies cases are found in bats and skunks. Animals with rabies often behave strangely. Nocturnal wildlife with rabies may come out in the daytime and may approach or attack people or pets, instead of avoiding them. Rabid animals may have trouble walking, ying, eating and drinking because the virus affects the nervous system. The only way to know for sure if an animal has rabies is to test it for the virus. Please report strange-acting animals to the Englewood Code Enforcement and Animal Welfare Unit at 303-762-2335 or the

Englewood Police Department at 303-761-7410. In addition to ensuring that pets are vaccinated against rabies, please follow these additional prevention steps: • Be aware of skunks out during the day. This is abnormal behavior and these animals should be avoided and reported to animal control. • Avoid areas that are habitat for skunks, such as dark holes, under buildings and under equipment. • Don’t feed wild animals or allow your pets around them. Be sure to teach children to stay away from wild animals. Avoid leaving pet food

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Local sexring leader convicted The leader of a local sextrafficking ring was found guilty by an Arapahoe County jury last week. Brock Franklin, 31, was convicted of more than 30 counts in a human-trafficking case that was brought under Colorado’s Organized Crime Control Act. The sex trafficking involved children and adults. In 2015, a statewide grand jury returned an indictment against Franklin and six other people. The indictment included nearly 60 counts, including trafficking a minor for sex. Additional charges included assault, distribution of controlled substances to a minor, sex assault and kidnapping. hree girls and five women who were victimized by the ring cooperated with the prosecution. Investigators believe there were additional victims. Franklin’s sentence will depend on the outcome of habitual-criminal proceedings, which scheduled to get underway in June.

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County unveils kiosks to renew license plates

Arapahoe County residents can now renew their vehicle registration at a self-service kiosk and skip a wait at the Department of Motor Vehicles. Arapahoe is the first county in the state to launch Colorado MVExpress kiosks under a pilot program. Fifteen other counties will add the kiosks later this year. The machines are expected to reduce wait times at motor-vehicle offices, helping consumers renew their license plates and freeing up staff to assist with more complex title and registration transactions. “We are proud to be leading the state in innovation to improve the customer experience for motor-vehicle services, Clerk and Recorder Matt Crane said. “Our citizens use touch-screen kiosks in their daily lives at the grocery store, airport, bank and even for movie rentals. Now they’ll enjoy that same convenience to renew their license plates using Colorado E press. The iconic blue and yellow machines look similar to an ATM machine, and are available at four locations, including Arapahoe County’s Clerk and Recorder branch offices in Aurora, Centennial and ittleton during office hours, 7 a.m. p.m. ondayFriday, as well as the Southglenn office, open 8 0 a.m. 0 p.m. onday-Friday and a.m. 1 p.m., Saturday. o use the kiosk, a citi en can simply scan the bar code on their registration renewal postcard or type their license plate number on the touch screen, and pay ta es and fees via cash, check, credit or debit card. Note the Southglenn location does not accept cash.) The kiosk will provide a printed receipt, registration and license plate tabs on the spot. If your vehicle requires an emissions test, you should complete it at least two business days before using a kiosk. If you have changed or updated your auto insurance, you should wait twofour business days before using a kiosk to renew. Nationally, seven states already offer motor-vehicle selfservice kiosks, including California, Georgia, ndiana, Ohio, New ork, Nevada and South akota. Clerk and Recorder Crane and the Colorado County Clerks Association actively pursued legislation to bring this technology to our state. The machines are provided by Intellectual Technology. The technology is funded by a fee per transaction paid by the customer. “Colorado MVExpress will be a boon to our motor-vehicle offices, which are stretched thin by a thriving economy and a growing population, Crane said. y diverting renewals from our counters, we can e pand staff training, improve efficiency on comple transactions, and reduce overtime pay. Arapahoe County’s Motor Vehicle Division is the busiest in Colorado with a workload that surpassed one million transactions in 2016. Of those, one uarter were over-the-counter renewals at a County office. Citizens who prefer to skip a trip to the DMV can renew their license plates by mail or online at colorado.gov/renewplates. For more information about motorvehicle services in Arapahoe County, call 0 -7 - 00 or visit arapahoegov.com/dmv.

A small plane that crashed Feb. 18 near Centennial Airport had substantial difficulty gaining altitude before careening into a tree and sliding to a parking lot. Photo courtesy of South Metro Fire Rescue

Plane struggled to gain altitude before crash Pilot: ‘Something was pushing the airplane down’

Arapahoe County residents can now renew their vehicle registration at a self-service kiosk.

Photo courtesy of Arapahoe County

A small propeller plane that crashed last month near Centennial Airport had substantial difficulty gaining altitude before going down, according to a preliminary report from the National ransportation Safety oard.

No mechanical problems were discovered. he instructor pilot, who survived the Feb. 18 crash with minor in uries, said he felt like something was pushing the airplane down, the report says. he student, who was able to pull himself from the wreckage, survived with serious in uries. According to the N S report, the student was piloting the plane at takeoff, until the singleengine Piper PA-28 failed to gain

altitude from the runway. After the instructor took control, the aircraft ew south over E- 70 before crashing in a grassy area and skidding into a parking lot shortly after 0 p.m. “The student stated that the instructor passed out upon impact with a tree, the report said, noting the student had expressed concern about turbulence. It can take up to a full year or more for N S to issue a final report.

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UAE summit signals glut in worldwide oil I returned last week from the United Arab Emirates, where talk host Peter Boyles and myself rode shotgun with Sam Zakhem, who is highly regarded in the gulf states where he was the ambassador to Bahrain during Desert Storm and worked with many Arab leaders. Sam, Peter and I were invited guests to the 22nd annual conference entitled “The Future of the Region: Oil Price Challenges.” The two-day conference took place at the elaborate and exquisite Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research in Abu Dhabi. The six-day 15,000-mile-roundtrip adventure was worth the time and energy spent listening to Ambassador Zakhem’s presentation, along with many energy leaders and scholars from the Middle East, the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia and Germany. There were three American speakers—two bashing President Trump, but Zakhem hailed America and our new leadership. Outside of Zakhem, the best presentations came from Dr. Thomas Richter, senior research fellow at GOGI Institute for Global and Area Studies in Hamburg, Germany. He did not paint a bright picture for the oil markets and outlined how low oil prices could bring “austerity that has the potential for massive social discontent.” The second well-versed speaker was another academic, Dr. Bassam Fattouh, director of O ford nstitute for Energy Studies and professor of finance and management at the School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London. r. Fattouh’s research indicated a world a oat in oil, with the rise of oil and oil-shale production in the United States adding to this oil glut. His research indicated that oil prices may remain low for a longer period of time. He outlined that a “new global oil order” has arisen with major production coming from Iraq, Iran, Russia and the United States. He had slides to back up his presentation, showing the rise of oil production around the world. Upon returning to the United States and reading Sunday’s Denver Post, I was rather amused at the bold front-page headline “PRIMED” with the following quote underneath: “Oil rebound is expected to double the number of rigs and push operations deeper into Colorado neighborhoods.” That’s not what I heard coming out of the gulf oil states and Saudi Arabia’s

Prince Turki–Al-Faisal bin Abdulaziz, the chairman of the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies, and others across the gulf states. The Saudis are very worried about the future of oil and are attempting to diversify by issuing public stock in their national oil company. All of the countries are working toward finding new forms of alternative energy and UAE is among the leaders of developing new sources of energy outside of oil production. Germany is leading the pack in technology. UAE has become a tourist mecca. During the trip, I observed thousands of tourists touring the new Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Nahyan Mosque, where the courtyard alone can hold one million people, making it the second largest mosque next to Mecca. There is stunning new architecture rising in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Many of the tourists were from Japan and other Asian countries, with UAE being a very safe and secure destination for visitors with its fabulous hotels. Overall, most speakers and guests seemed to like President Trump and the direction that America was taking toward energy production. The only Trump bashing came from two liberal-leaning Americans—one a ichigan professor and the other from a ashington .C. nonprofit. thought their comments based upon Trump campaign statements were very misleading. I was pleasantly pleased that I did not hear any Zion bashing, and Israel was not mentioned as a threat to the area. The gulf countries fear and distrust Iran and noted the increasing supply of oil and coming out of both Iran and Iraq. We toured the Emirates Center, which has a fabulous library and communication department where the conference was held. The center’s director, General Prof. Jamal Sanad Al Suwaidi, was a very cordial and an effective conference host. Ambassador Zakhem went on to attend the wedding of the king’s son in Bahrain and Peter and myself made the 17-hour ight back home on Etihad Airways through Chicago. Tune in to Peter Boyles on KNUS 710 AM, 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. weekdays, to hear what he observed on the trip. He was a good shopper and has some new motorcycle gear to wear.

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Citizens to decide Subarea future

that an election is sched led the cit attorne has instr cted co ncilmem ers not to comment on this in their co ncil ca acit t onl to s ea as residents o the cit n interestin sideli ht he le islat re ma ma e some chan es to ease litigation on the construction of multi-family townhouses to construct apartments with less liability for contractors. O ne of the maj or issues in the subarea debate has been the type of housing that would be favored in any future developments. H ome ownership has been favored over apartment rental nits the le islat re eases restrictions on to nhomes that might lead future development to a higher standard of multifamily housing. t is still some hat o a m ster hat lans l erta evelo ment Partners and others may submit to the city for future development. M aybe there will be none.

English should be our country’s official language

any people are surprised to learn that our country has no official language. Even though a constitutional amendment to adopt English as our official language is proposed at almost every session of Congress, we still have no official language. he most recent efforts to promote English as our official language have come as more and more immigration from Spanish-speaking and Eastern nations has brought an in u of nearly seven million people who do not speak English at all, or who cannot speak it very well. The history of our country is a story of and about immigrants, strangers to our land who tried to assimilate into a new culture while retaining the best of their old world. No matter how limited their lives seemed to be, they struggled against the assumption that they were locked into only their old cultural molds. Uneducated, ill-educated, or narrowly educated, our immigrant forefathers wanted to learn at least a fraction of what had long been denied them. This hunger for knowledge was widespread and not limited to arrivals from any particular country. How to educate these newcomers and how to satisfy their desire to learn our language and our American customs became an issue that agitated boards of education of many different cities for decades. Some educators wished to effect a rapid change in the lives of these immigrants, but the majority followed the wiser policy of gradual adjustment. There were many classes for children needing preparation to enter public schools, and for adults there were both day and night classes, which could meet their work schedules. Even though learning our English language turned out to be difficult, bilingualism in the schools was rejected out of hand. The educational authorities of earlier days never saw it as a serious option. In fact, the majority of our country’s earlier immigrants would have been

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Ramblin’ around the corral with Bob Sweeney G reenwood V illage City Council members voted to send the amended version of the city’s Comprehensive Plan for the O rchard Station Subarea to voters on J une 6. This issue has been controversial and complicated and was a challenge for the volunteer Planning and Z oning Commission who ultimately approved the plan with amendments and sent it to the elected o ficials to ma e the final decision ast ee the decided to let the citi ens o reen ood illage vote in a special election. I nteresting to note that prior to the re erend m the co ncil voted in avor o the om lan n avor ere i lin chl ter ones ordon and isho ainst ere ant lloc and oran s a ro the voted or the city referendum. N o doubt we will hear arguments on both sides over the next e months so sta t ned to the de ate as the cit votes on this very important issue facing the future of G reenwood V illage. N ow

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deeply suspicious of it because they would have looked upon bilingualism as a ruse by the “establishment” to keep them trapped in the limitations of their skills, in the skimpiness of their education, in the awkwardness of their speech, and in the alienness of their manners. BY MORT Perhaps their suspicious and assumptions were correct MARKS because without bilingual education they did learn to read and write, even though speaking our language did prove to be quite a challenge. And by mastering their new country’s language, they did achieve for their children and grandchildren just what they had intended, a better life—in fact, one that they could never have imagined possible. Now for the first time in history, English, our country’s language, which has served us so well as a unifying force, is threatened. Bilingual education is obviously not working. Witness the numerous laws that require signs, notices, directions and bills to be posted or mailed in two different languages. Today, a total of 31 states have passed legislation making English their official language because nothing seems to separate people more deeply than differences in language. Before our elitist and politically-correct critics accuse all of us who support English as our official language as being racist, let us set the record straight. All languages, cultures and customs are, of course, treasured as part of our country’s heritage. But we want today’s immigrants to assimilate, integrate and participate in our society as our 20 million fathers and grandfathers did who came through Ellis Island more than a century ago. California’s former U.S. Sen. Hayakawa, born of Japanese ancestry, and an early leader of the English-language movement, always wanted today’s immigrants to understand that by making English our official language it would accomplish a dual objective: It would educate them both for living, and for making a living.

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Reverend Martin Niemoller “In Germany, the Nazis first came for the communists, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a communist. Then they came for the Jews, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a Jew. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a trade unionist. Then they came for the Catholics, and I didn’t speak up because I was a Protestant. Then they came for me, and by that time there was no one left to speak for me!”

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What’s driving the national transportation crisis?

The collapsing state of this nation’s infrastructure was the subj ect of a seminar I attended last week in Savannah, G a. The program, sponsored by the N ational Association of Counties, covered a wide range of transportation issues, from ports, highways and airports. The clear message that came out of the conference was that the nation’s infrastructure is falling apart with no policy direction from the federal government to find a sol tion to reverse the deteriorating trend. Estimates j ust to bring our federal highway system from a D to a C- would require an immediate in o more than trillion n Colorado, the estimate for funds to meet those same challenges would require more than illion in ne reven es The Colorado State Legislature is now evaluating several state funding options that may provide some relief to this transportation dilemma. O ne proposal would raise the state

sales ta to enerate ndin o a o t illion to e in to address the more serious highway maintenance problems o sa et and im rovements in red cin tra fic congestion. I f it passes out of this legislature, a statewide vote would have to occur before it could become law. The Trump administration has promised that infrastructure funding could be increased to meet some of these challenges, but no recommendation has been forthcoming. The policy solutions discussed at the conference incl ded ne e ficiencies at o r ort acilities to improve the loading and off-loading of cargo and equipment, better use of rail transport, improvement in interregional coordination and radin in tra fic lannin and innovations to reduce congestion in the movement of highway freight. The key to improving the movement of commerce across the country is better communication and collaboration with local government, transportation-plan-

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Adventures in bad memory LEFT UNEDITED

I really need to work on my memory triggers. I keep a little notebook on my desk every day to scribble down my ideas for this kitchen sink of a column. But often I take that “scribble down” axiom a little too literally as I note the goings-on in the newsroom, the strange phone calls I get, the stories behind the news stories, and the interesting stories that never make it to print at all. A week or two ago, I marked down the words “Mother’s Day 200 Gambler.” But as of this writing, I have no idea what those cryptic words are supposed to mean. They are fraught with meaning, I’m quite certain. Ever hear of early-onset Alzheimer’s? I’ve never heard of it. Or have I? The aforementioned word-stream might ring a little like a Japanese haiku if I were to add a second line: “The sound of one confused reporter.” Or the fragment could even make for a strong password, if I hadn’t just blown it by publishing it here in a widely-distributed newspaper. It could also be the stuff of nuclear codes, or perhaps a band name, though a little long for a marquee. Maybe 200 Gambler could open for Mother’s Day?

All can figure is this must have had something to do with our sister publication, the Colorado Gambler. hat connection made to the number 200 or the oral industry’s salute to American matriarchs is beyond my paygrade, but what isn’t? BY PETER I promise a follow-up column JONES sometime in the coming months when—likely in the shower, or in a dream—it all suddenly comes back to me like a ton of euphoric bricks. I thought maybe writing this column would help, but no such luck. I also wrote down the words “Belgard movie”—and here’s where my memory didn’t fail. Former local Steve Belgard, who once worked for Douglas Countybased Starz (founded by John Sie) and did publicity for Greenwood Village’s Film Festival Flix, is crowd-funding his bizarre in-production documentary, Schlitzie: One of Us. The movie will tell the story of a near-legendary four-foot-tall circus performer born with microcephaly. Schlitzie was perhaps best known for his role in Tod Browning’s controversial 1932 cult classic Freaks. Learn more at dfs.dntly.com/campaign/schlitzieone-of-us#. - peter@villagermediagroup.com

Meals on Wheels will stay on the road

Meals on Wheels has received much attention since survey, 81 percent of our clients indicated that receivthe White House budget proposed cuts to Community ing meals improved their overall quality of life, and 84 Development Block Grant funding. This is money the percent agree that participating in the program allows federal government gives states to disthem to remain independent in their own home, which is much more costperse at their discretion. effective than other alternatives. AfEach Meals on Wheels program across the country is run indepenter all, we can provide a senior with meals for an entire year for $1,200, dently. Many rely on federal funding, roughly the same cost of an average which includes CDBG funding as well as Older Americans Act money. one-day stay in the hospital or 10 days or less in a nursing home. The OAA provides 35 percent of the Not everyone we serve is inditotal funding for Meals on Wheels gent. About 40 percent of our cliprograms nationally and is part of the ents or their family contribute $4 Department of Health and Human per meal, which is the most we ask. Services budget, which has not yet hirty-five percent are fully subbeen released. sidized. The remaining 25 percent TLC Meals on Wheels delivers pay what they can. We know their meals in south metro Denver. TLC contribution of even a small amount has diverse funding sources that include meal payments, individual is important to maintaining their donations, foundation grants, comBY DIANE MCCLYMONDS pride. munity and religious organization doAs Virginia Baker, the founder nations, fundraising events and local of TLC Meals on Wheels, said upon government. receiving Littleton’s Most Valuable Citizen Award in TLC does not request or receive OAA funds, but 1974, “It’s terrible to be old and cold and hungry in a $34,000 or about 6 percent of our annual budget is from country as rich as this.” the City of Centennial’s block-grant money. Last year, In the event Congress approves the CDBG cuts, it we also received an additional $25,000 block grant to will have an impact on TLC Meals on Wheels, but not help purchase new kitchen equipment, which increases devastatingly so. Fortunately, we live in a supportive our capacity to continue meeting the needs of a growing community. Donations, large and small, are always appreciated. We trust that if CDBG funds are no longer senior population. Four-hundred seniors in our community rely on TLC available, others will step up to help ensure our ability Meals on Wheels for a nutritious meal, a visit from a vol- to continue to drive away hunger and senior isolation in unteer who may be the only person they see that day, and our community. For more information, to volunteer or donate, visit a sense of security that someone is checking in on them. he program affirms that the community cares about the tlcmealsonwheels.org or call 303-798-7642. well-being of our neighbors. Diane McClymonds is executive director of TLC The impact of our service is measurable. In a recent Meals on Wheels.

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ning organizations and economic-development organizations. The U.S. Department of Transportation is proposing the e ansion o lannin rocesses the esta lishment o megaregions to provide a broader look and interconnectivity of this nation’s transportation-planning efforts. n olorado the has identified a ront e ion e aregion. I ts purpose will be to collaborate and coordinate on a regional basis to share resources, planning and better use of tra fic rail and air ort acilities hese me are ions ill rovide a broader and more coordinated view for the allocation of reso rces shared o ndin so rces and more idit in the movement of goods and services across the state. Clearly, the need for better and more cost-effective planning efforts to improve and repair our broken infrastructure must be one of this nation’s highest priorities to ensure the unfettered movement of freight and commerce. Without those improvements, America will fall behind in world trade and become limited in providing the infrastructure needed to improve our economic status in the world.

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o 16 VISTA RD - $2,375,000 SOLD. o 3701 S. COLORADO BLVD - $1,000,000 SOLD. o 36 CHERRY HILLS FARM DRIVE - $2,750,000 SOLD. o CHERRY HILLS FARM WEST. $2,175,000 SOLD. o 27 MARTIN LANE - $1,695,000. SOLD. o 4850 S. GAYLORD - $2,050,000 LIST AND SOLD. o 85 GLENMOOR - $2,400,000 - SOLD. o CHERRY HILLS PARK LAND $1,750,000. SOLD. o BUELL MANSION - Architectural Digest perfection. $1,850,000 SOLD. o CHARLOU IN CHERRY HILLS - $1,195,000 SOLD.

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o 7180 E. BERRY ST. - LIST AND SOLD - $2,895,000. o THE PRESERVE - $1,735,000 SOLD. o THE PRESERVE - - $1,520,000 SOLD. o ONE CHERRY LANE - $1,705,000. SOLD. o THE POINTE, CHERRY CREEK VISTA - $750,000. SOLD. o HILLS AT CHERRY CREEK Opportunity at $579,900 SOLD. o THE PRESERVE - $1,650,000. SOLD. o GREENWOOD HILLS - $1,500,000 SOLD. o THE HILLS AT CHERRY CREEK - $680,000 LIST AND SOLD.

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LETTERS Why did Aurora buy a theater?

I am writing this letter after an Aurora City Council meeting made public an expenditure which I believe to be clearly excessive and not in the best interest of we the taxpayers. Of course, our city elected officials who approved this purchase would probably disagree. Special interest by its very nature is subjective, as in the eyes of the beholder. When I heard about the Vintage Theater purchase, I submitted a records-request form to the City of Aurora, asking for a copy of the purchase agreement and the subsequent lease agreement with the tenant, Vintage Theatre Productions, Inc. The city purchased the Vintage Theater at 1468 Dayton St., which is one block south of Colfax on Dayton, for $775,000 in July 2014. The city then rented it to Vintage Productions, a private enterprise, for $10 per year, yes, this is not a misprint, $10 per year. The current lease agreement for 2017 still leases the property to Vintage for $10 per year; however, the document for 2017 also provides some other interesting and disturbing facts. Article 11 states the market rent for the property is $4,370 per month, or $52,440 per year. The landlord (Aurora) agrees to accept payment of $10 as rent for the year with the remaining $52,430 presumed to be a grant to the tenant from the landlord, the City of Aurora. I do not have numbers from 2016, but it is my understanding that the gross revenues from Vintage Productions in 2015 were $640,000. One would guess that it was the same or more in 2016. It would appear that this enterprise could afford more than just $10 per year. On the surface, this reeks of special interest. It is my understanding that this is not the only property of similar circumstances that the city has purchased and leased at negative cash flow. Since these properties were clearly of the artsy type, this is where the subjectivity I mentioned in paragraph one comes into play.

Is it truly in the best interest of the entire city, or just a select few? And what is the best use of the millions spent, with not just no return, but clearly negative returns? Again, it is my understanding that when the city purchases a property, the county no longer taxes it, so the revenue to Arapahoe County would be diminished by the real-market tax base for the properties. The city would also lose tax revenue, since the county sends a percentage of the tax revenue back to the city. I have been to town halls where I hear that the city is short of funds and may be asking for a sales-tax increase to fund city services and the proverbial “pothole” fixes. That all being said, I don’t think that in this day and age of tight budgets, and in some cases bloated government budgets, that we can afford to fund these pet projects, which have such a negative financial impact. Why is the city even in the business of picking winners and losers? Is that really what we want to the city to do? The stewardship, again in my opinion, needs to be revisited, and all taxpayers need to pay much closer attention to the facts, and not the smoke and mirrors and spin regurgitated by our elected officials. Myron Spanier Aurora

Praise for Mort Marks

I am Joe McGowan Jr., retired ColoradoWyoming bureau chief for the Associated Press now living in Broomfield. I normally don’t get to see The Villager but have been a friend and admirer of the Sweeneys for a long time. I happened to see the March 2 issue because my daughter picked up some copies. In the same issue as Mort Marks’s column, “President Trump’s Outstanding Month,” was a story about my granddaughter, Brandie Bolton, winning the lip-sync contest at the Wyoming Press Association convention in Cheyenne. Just wanted to say how much I appreciated your column about President Trump. Most of

the media are out to get him and I am disgusted at those in the general public who are out there even committing violence to make their point against his administration. If you ever want to get really disgusted, pick up a copy of the Boulder Camera!!! Keep up the good work. Joe McGowan Broomfield

Support Kagan’s mental health bill

As a voter in state Senate District 26, I strongly support state Sen. Daniel Kagan’s bill to strengthen Colorado’s behavioral-health crisis system (SB 17 207). People suffering a mental health crisis who have not committed a crime do not belong in jail. If they need an emergency 72-hour health hold to prevent harm to themselves or others, it should be in a clinically appropriate setting with assistance from trained healthcare professionals. Sen. Kagan appreciates that we should do a better job addressing the needs of citizens with mental health issues. Being locked in a jail can worsen a crisis. Conversely, early intervention by a trained healthcare provider may shorten or even eliminate the need for a hold. Sen. Kagan’s bill provides the necessary framework and funding. The Department of Human Services’ Office of Behavioral Health is a strong supporter and the Colorado Hospital Association has indicated either neutrality or support for the bill. Funding will come from the Marijuana Tax Cash Fund. This fund differs from the marijuana taxes used to fund schools, and neither can pay for roads. Thus, the program would not divert money from education or roads. I hope you’ll join me in supporting SB 17 207, Sen. Daniel Kagan’s bill to end the use of jails for mental health holds of law-abiding citizens in crisis. Melissa Garland Greenwood Village

Walton Family Foundation donates $400K to help the South Platte River

The Walton Family Foundation has provided $ 400,000 in support of The G reenway Foundation and Denver Water pledge drive for the environmental ool at hatfield R eservoir. I f the pledge drive is successful, the foundation’s funding will purchase of 45 acre-feet of storage in the reservoir. The pledge drive, announced last August, will add 500 acre-feet of environmental storage at Chatfield eservoir thro h a comm nity coalition. Denver Water has committed nearly $ 2 million to fund the purchase of 250 acre-feet o stora e s ace in hatfield i The G reenway Foundation can raise the funds necessary to match that amount. Ted Kowalski, who leads the Colorado R iver I nitiative for the Walton Family Foundation, stated: “The foundation focuses on developing sustainable water management practices for the Colorado R iver basin. This innovative proj ect pairs agricultural water users located downstream on the South Platte R iver with holders of existing storage located stream at hatfield eservoir to enefit oth arties and the intervening riparian environment of the South Platte R iver. This could be a model for use throughout the Colorado R iver basin, and other basins.” The 500 acre-feet of water would be added to the 1,600 acre-feet for an environmental pool being developed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Colorado Water Conservation oard thro h the hatfield eallocation Proj ect, for a total of 2,100 feet of storage. The environmental pool will be set aside for releases of water that

will provide environmental and ater alit enefits to the o th latte iver elo hatfield d rin lo o eriods o the ear hen additional stream o levels are critically needed. I n addition to the commitment from the Walton Family Foundation for the 45 acre-feet of storage, the grant to The G reenway Foundation also provides funding for the creation of a management plan to maximize the effectiveness of the water releases to the South Platte R iver. “The G reenway Foundation is grateful for the very generous grant from the Walton Family Foundation as well as Denver Water’s commitment for support through the fundraising challenge” said J eff Shoemaker, The G reenway Foundation’s executive director. “Contributions to the environmental pool are a onetime only cost for environmental, water quality, and recreational benefits that ill last or enerations The G reenway Foundation has secured the following additional commitments toward meeting the challenge grant from Denver Water: • City and County of Denver – 50 acre-feet • The G reenway Foundation – 10 acre-feet • The Colorado Parks Foundation – 10 acre-feet • Shoemaker Family – 10 acre-feet • R inehart Family – 1 acre-foot • Capitol R epresentatives – 1 acrefoot • Total to date ( to match Denver Water challenge) : 82 acre-feet Arapahoe County O pen Spaces Program and the cities along the South Platte R iver within Arapahoe County are also actively working

to make a contribution to purchase 50 acre-feet to the environmental pool. The j urisdictions collaborate as members of the South Platte Working G roup, which is seeking to make funding commitments by the end of this year. “O ur goal is to enhance efforts to improve the urban reach of the South Platte R iver, helping to ultimately create a fisha le river ri ht in the heart of Denver,” said Denver Water CEO J im Lochhead. “We believe that with the commitment of the community, this river that has been ignored can be healthy and beautiful to help ensure Denver remains a vibrant, exciting city.” O utreach and engagement efforts are also underway with numerous additional public and private entities and individuals to secure the remaining support needed to meet the Denver Water challenge. The goal is to have commitments for the full 250 acre-feet by the end of August 2017 . The environmental pool storage ill e filled a ater ri ht o ned by the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District, a maj or agricultural district downstream from Denver. R eleases from the environmental ool ill o thro h the enver metro area, providing environmental, recreational and water quality enefits and then e sed entral for agriculture. Every drop of water in the environmental pool will provide m lti le enefits The environmental pool is part of the overall hatfield eservoir eallocation Proj ect which, when completed in 2019 , will allow for an additional 20,600 acre-feet to be stored in the reservoir.

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ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Arapahoe Community College Fine Art Student Exhibit Through April 13, Colorado Gallery of the Arts at ACC. Opening reception March 23, 5-7 p.m. Mon.Fri. 8 a.m.–7 p.m. Closed on weekends. Juror is Mai Wyn Schantz. Gallery talk by Angela Faris April 13, noon-1 p.m. Through April 1, Arapahoe Community College will host a portrait exhibition, “Champions of Change,” in Jantzen Gallery at the Art & Design Center. This exhibit will be open weekday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and weekends 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. An artist lecture by Jess T. Dugan, “A Decade of Visual Activism,” will accompany this show March 28 at 7 p.m. in Waring Theater. Denver Zoo Journey to Asia Through April 9, Opening of the zoo’s new Amur tiger exhibit. Free with admission. Keeper Talks and Demos: 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Creating an Exhibit: 10:45 a.m. and noon. Conservation Conversations: 1 p.m. Entertainment: Saturday and Sundays during spring: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Info: 720337-1604. Littleton Symphony Orchestra March 31 at 7:30 p.m., The Titan with Geraldine Walther on violin. May 12 at 7:30 p.m., King of Instruments with Brook Ferguson on flute. Tickets at Littleton Symphony.org. Arapahoe Philharmonic March 31, “Mystery of the Enigma,”Winner of T. Gordon Parks Concerto Competition. South Suburban Christian Church, 7275 S. Broadway, Littleton. For tickets, call 303-781-1891. Workshop to focus on splashy watercolor technique April 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1600 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe presents local artist Robert Gray. Cost involved. sign-up forms, heritageguild.com/ membership.html. Lone Tree Arts Center Guild Event April 19, Evita performance. 11 a.m. lunch at Via Baci, 1:30 p.m. performance at the Lone Tree Arts Center. Tickets: 720-509-1000. Concert Benefiting Music Education May 4, Nathaniel Ratliff and the Night Sweats, Isaac Slade of the Fray, and Gov. John Hickenlooper team up for a concert. The concert will support the governor’s initiative, Take Note Colorado, for expansion of music education programs in Colorado’s schools. At the 1st Bank Center. Emceed by comedian Josh Blue and Bret Saunders from KBCO 97.3. Tickets at altitudetickets.com .

CHAMBERS

South Metro Denver Chamber Upcoming Events March 31, Taxes Under Trump: A Networking and Tax Conference. 11:30 a.m. -1:30

p.m. SMDC offices. April 4, Health and Wellness Council Meeting. 8-9 a.m. SMDC Offices. April 7, Women in Business Speaker Series: Libelle Van Vurre. 7:30-9 a.m., SMDC Offices. April 11, CU South Denver Presents: Edu Talks: Ethical Dilemmas in Leadership. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. CU South Denver, 10035 S. Peoria St., Parker. Visit best chamber.com for above actives. April 19, 7:30-9 a.m., Business Leaders for Responsible Government. Contact Libby Ary or Larry@ bestchamber.com Greater Englewood Chamber Seminar April 11, Women in Business. Carol Willis presents: “Craft a Message That Works for You.” 7:30 a.m. Brookdale Meridian 3455 S. Corona St.. Info: 303789-4473.

EASTER EVENTS

Free Egg Scramble by South Suburban April 15, Family Sports Dome. Open to kids up to 12. Includes a bungee run and fitness-van activities. Find the golden egg and receive the grand prize. 9 a.m. - Ages 3 and under; 9:30 a.m. - Ages 4-6; 10 a.m. - Ages 7-9; 10:30 a.m. - Ages 10-12. No registration necessary. Info: 303-754-0552 or ChantelT@ ssprd.org.

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Wildlife Night Series April 4, 18, May 2 and 17, 5:30 p.m. Mini tours. Bring your own picnic dinner. 6:30 p.m., presentation. Learn about wildlife from rabbits to reptiles. RSVP: 303-688-5555. Cherokee Ranch in Sedalia. South Suburban’s Spring Fling for Older Adults March 31, 3-5 p.m., Goodson Rec Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Celebrate the 1950s with ice cream floats, live music and dancing. Poodle skirts and other ‘50s attire. $5 residents; $7, nonresidents. Sponsored by Life Care Centers of America and Kaiser Permanente. Info: 303-798-5131. Active Minds Classes April 3, 2-4 p.m. Winston Churchill. As one of the key architects of the Allied victory in World War II, Churchill is widely regarded as one of the most important political leaders of the 20th century. At MorningStar Senior Living at Dayton Place, 1950 S Dayton St., Denver. Free. RSVP: 303-751-5150. April 4, 10-11 a.m., Charlie Chaplin and the Silent Film Era. At Jewish Community Center, 350 S Dahlia St., Denver. RSVP on required. Info: call Lil Show at 303-316-6359. Joshua School for Kids’ Autism Gala April 7, 6-10 p.m. at the History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway. Featured speaker, Denver Bronco Great Karl Mecklenburg. Black-tie optional. Tickets: Joshuaschool.org or call 303-758-7171. Denver Botanic Gardens Free Days: April 2, York St. and April 4, Chatfield Farms. April 7, Off the Clock: Palms and Pineapples, 6-9:30 p.m. Live music and dance by the Kalama

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Polynesian dancers, caricatures, and hands-on activities in Boettcher Memorial Center. Savor special dinners and drinks from Offshoots Cafe and a cash bar, $17. April 15, Rock Alpine Society Show and Sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., included with admission. More than 10,000 rock-loving plants presented. ‘Drain the Swamp’ by U.S. Rep. Ken Buck April 10, 7-8:30 p.m., Colorado Christian University,180 S. Garrison St., Lakewood. Call 303-9633424 or centennial@ccu.edu. Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders April 11, 7 p.m., Award-winning historian and author Mark Lee Gardner talks about Roosevelt, the courageous Rough Riders and the Battle of San Juan Hill at Bemis Public Library. Copies of Rough Riders will be available for purchase and signing.

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14th Annual Hoops and Hoopla April 1, 3:30 p.m., presented by Greiner Elec., benefiting Morgridge Academy at National Jewish Health. Vic Lombardi of Altitude Sports Radio will be master of ceremonies. Enjoy the men’s college basketball semi-finals on 1,600-square-foot monster screens, a gourmet buffet dinner, open bar, silent auction and games. At Infinity Park Event Center, 4400 E. Kentucky Ave., Glendale. Tickets: Rebecca at 303-728-6576 or ReulingerR@njhealth.org. ACC Foundation to host Scholarship Luncheon April 20, 11:30 a.m. in the Summit room at the Littleton Campus. Celebrate ACC scholarship recipients and recognize donors. Keynote speaker: Dr. Tony Frank, president of Colorado State University and chancellor of the CSU System. Funding resources provide financial assistance and broad-based community support for ACC’s students, staff and programs. Info: foundation@arapahoe.edu or 303-797-5881.

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Franchising with the sharks Author charts route to safety in new book

The Founder, a recent movie starring Michael Keaton, tells the story of Ray Kroc, the consummate dealmaker who turned a edgling southern California hamburger stand into fast food’s golden icon of American franchising. Several decades and billionsof-burgers-sold later, Carolyn Miller got a job at McDonald’s— though she was more likely to consult on architecture than ask if you’d like fries with that. “I learned so much about company structure and dotting i’s and crossing t’s,” she said of her years in Chicagoland’s corporate office. Miller was caught between the pickles and special sauce when she was asked to take the lead in helping the chain set up satellite locations in Walmarts across the United States. “They told me the margin for error is zero,” she recalled. “‘We want one person at the center of the hourglass aircraftcontrolling e v e r y thing.’ That still stands out as my favorite job ever. We opened almost 1,000 locations in five or si years.” Miller would move to the Denver area in 1998 after McDonald’s made a ma or investment in Colorado-based Chipotle e ican Grill. Ironically, the infusion of capital kept the fast-casual eatery out of the franchising game that McD’s had helped create. Over the years, Miller plied her trade—and appetite—for such franchisors as Carl’s r., ed obin and CiCi’s Pi a, developing e pertise while consulting the industry’s players and newcomers on real estate, design, staffing, budgeting and marketing. “Now they know what’s coming,” Miller said of those who listen. “They used to think it was just a light at the end of the tunnel. Now they know it’s attached to a freight train.” She guides franchisors through the other side of the ominous tunnel too. Much of Miller’s advice is condensed in the new Brick & Mortar Franchise Success: Know the Costs or Pay the Price. Her book is a sort of syllabus for the gamut of courses she leads at the National Franchise Institute, the Greenwood Village-based education center she founded in 2015. As dean for an adjunct “faculty” of attorneys, accountants, brokers, architects and engineers,

of money. It’s kind of like ready, fire, aim, she said. One mistake could cost $40,000 to $50,000. It could be $80,000. You need to know all that is involved.” Miller says too many new franchisees are under the illusion that opening a new Supercuts is as easy as sweeping up the hair. She stresses that inking the document that gives one rights to a name, business model and supply chain is much more involved than turning a key. For one thing, signing the lease is a strategic move. “You could do everything else right, and if the location is wrong you can still fail,” Miller said. Franchisees should also never let their “style” get in the way. The chief advantage to franchising is bucking trial and error, though not every franchisee learns that the easy way. Four years ago, a Steak ‘n Shake owner operating in Centennial and Sheridan took a more circuitous route when he defied corporate pricing and wound up in court. “I don’t t h i n k they’re being as honest with themselves as they should be,” Miller said of renegades. “The sophisticated brands that have been around for a while can see this coming.” Ultimately, Miller says, the franchisor-franchisee marriage must be win-win. “It’s about relationships,” she said. “If the franchisees are not

They used to think it was just a light at the end of the tunnel. Now they know it’s attached to a freight train. - Carolyn Miller, author of Brick & Mortar Franchise Success

Miller’s team strives to save wide-eyed franchisees from costly mistakes. “If you think the time to hire an architect is after you’ve signed a lease, you’ve potentially lost a lot A

Carolyn Miller, founder of Greenwood Village’s National Franchise Institute, earned her arches at McDonald’s, the granddaddy of franchising. Photo by Peter Jones successful, the franchisor is not successful either. A great franchisor needs to say, ‘Here’s the mission. Here’s why we’re doing it. Let me know what roadblocks I need to remove so you can keep moving forward.’” Oftentimes a franchisor’s credibility is a huge part of that forward momentum—even in a service business like a dog-daycare center. “Are you going to take your dog to Acme I-hope-I’m-goingto-see-my-dog-at-the-end-of-theday? Or are you going to take them to a place where you know they have a reputation to protect? F

To do a business on your own is a huge, huge undertaking,” Miller said. Those who do it anyway and grow into franchisable concepts are lucky. “Maybe it’s a great product. Maybe it’s in the right place at the right time,” said Miller, who will consider such issues as she mulls whether to franchise the National Franchise Institute. People have asked me that, she said. “At this point, I want to get strong in where we are here. ould we have other offices located in different cities Potentially.” N

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South Metro Chamber presents ‘The Tank’ at Botanic Gardens

Lorena Cantarovici, owner of Greenwood Village’s Maria Empanada, is the Small Business Administration’s Colorado Small Business Person of the Year.

Inspired by ‘Shark Tank,’ contest raises funds for nonprofits

South Metro Denver Chamber’s Nonprofit and usiness Partnership presented its second annual, he ank, on arch 2 at enver otanic Gardens. he ank provided local nonprofits the opportunity to compete for funding awarded by community business leaders and investors. he results are in 20, 8 was raised, including ,68 in donations from audience members. obert Golden, the chamber’s CEO, said, he South etro enver Chamber is honored to partner with the enver otanic Gardens for our annual he ank event. aising over 20,000 for si nonprofits in our business community is truly an honor and most gratifying. irt Coffee raised 7,2 1 arrior onfire Program raised , 20 Skatuary raised 2,1 0 Crisis Center raised 2,020 Arapahoe Community College Foundation raised 1, 1 Audubon Society of Greater enver raised 1,610 hose who attended were pitched by nonprofits who would ask the audience to support a program for their organi ation. Set in the stunning itchell all, he ank was emceed by rian ogt, CEO of enver otanic Gardens. he event was an entertaining way to highlight the tremendous work these organi ations are doing for our community. he ask of each nonprofit varied. From granting a student at Arapahoe Community College, sponsoring a group on a trip to the Audubon Soci-

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Brian Vogt, CEO of Denver Botanic Gardens, emceed The Tank with a panel of “sharks” who questioned presenting nonprofits’ representatives—Justin Vaughn, Kimberly Alexander, Colbert Callen and Jeremy Friedman.

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The panel of ‘sharks’ presents the donations to nonprofits. Photos courtesy of South Metro Denver Chamber

ety of Greater enver or sending an at-risk youth to Skatuary’s skate camp. Anne ellstrom of Crisis Center asked for Shark support to raise funds for marketing tools and techni ues that educate high school students about dating violence and prevention. arrior onfire Program re uested support of its ongoing efforts to send Purple eart ecipients on bonding trips. he ank presentations concluded

with a heartfelt pitch from irt Coffee, which is working to open a coffee shop that will employ people with autism. An additional engagement opportunity was available with the following nonprofit organi ations evelopmental Pathways Early Childhood evelopment, ifeSpark Cancer esources, Pro ect C E, Friends First, American Cancer Society and ntegrated Family Community Services.

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orena Cantarovici, owner of Greenwood illage’s aria Empanada, has been named the Colorado Small usiness Person of the ear by the .S. Small usiness Administration. After three years of success on South roadway on enver’s Anti ue ow, the fast-casual Argentinian eatery in C debuted in 2016. A third store in Aurora is e pected to open later this year. ou only see burritos, tacos and hamburgers. wanted to be that one that is missing, e plained the uenos Aires-born Cantarovici, owner and operator of all three locations. he menu is based around the empanada, a Spanish-originated pastry dish and the national staple of Cantarovici’s homeland. Culled from her mother aria’s homegrown recipes hence the restaurant’s name the owner prides herself on filling her allpurpose empanadas with the freshest meats and vegetables she can find. Although Cantarovici has adapted her recipes to a fast-casual marketplace, she is uick to emphasi e that a uickness of service is about the only aspect of aria Empanada that is not authentic to her native Argentina. e are people who love to talk. e love to wait, she said. At lunch over there even in business it can take two hours, easy. aria Empanada is located at 8000 E. elleview Ave. A .S. Small usiness Person of the ear will be announced at a ceremony in ashington, .C., on April 0 in celebration of National Small usiness eek.

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SeniorChoices

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SeniorChoices A comprehensive guide to products and services for active & vibrant senior adults

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Escorts can help seniors with rigors of travel But be aware that these services aren’t cheap. You will pay for the travel companion’s tickets, the companion’s hotel room, if necessary, meals, incidentals and fees for the service. The price to accompany a client on a plane trip within the United States–including the companion fees and travel costs for all parties– can range anywhere BY JIM MILLER from $1,500 to $5,000 Dear Searching, or more for coach airTraveling can be daunting under the best circum- fare. usiness or first-class would stances, but for elderly seniors, those cost more. To locate a travel-companion serwith disabilities or those recovering or rehabilitating from an illness or vice in your area, search online for injury, it can seem particularly over- “senior travel companion” or “senior travel escort,” followed by your whelming or unmanageable. Fortunately, there are a number mom’s city or state. Or use an expeof companies that provide traveling rienced national service like Flying companions/escorts to help older Companions (FlyingCompanions. com) or FirstLight Home Care adults with the rigors of travel. Whether it’s seniors going on (FirstLightHomeCare.com), which vacation or grandparents wanting to has a national network of franchises join their far-off families for wed- that provides in-home care for sedings and graduations, travel com- niors and offers travel-companion panions assist clients who need help programs in about one-third of its moving through airports, managing 130 franchises. luggage, navigating busy terminals Or, for medical travel companand hotel lobbies and much more. ions, do a search for “traveling nurse Some companion services even escort” or “medical travel companprovide personal care like medica- ion,” or checkout Travel Care & tion reminders, dressing, bathing Logistics (YourFlightNurse.com), and feeding. And for those with spe- which provides registered nurses as cific medical needs, traveling nurse escorts. services are available too. If, however, your mom doesn’t

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If you’re interested in hiring a travel-companion service to help your mom, there are a number of things you need to check into to ensure you get the right escort. First, if you mom requires personal or medical care while traveling, find out if the escort is trained to manage her healthcare needs. What sort of medical certifications do they have? (Nursing credentials? CPR training etc.) Also, find out how many trips the companion has taken with clients. Have they completed trips with travelers like your mom? How long has the travel-service company been in business? What is the company’s safety record? What sort of insurance does it carry, and what and who does it cover? Also, get a quote breaking down exactly what you’ll be required to pay, in addition to the companion’s fees. And get a list of two or three clients/references who has used their service and call them. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

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FLEURISH

18th annual Denver Heart Ball is ‘A Fresh Start’ BY SCOTTIE TAYLOR IVERSON

Red hot fashion, fun and fundraising at Hyatt Regency Convention Center

Cherry Hills Villager Randy Hertel was excited to win the “last man standing” bidding for the Broncos Suite on the 50-yard line.

Even the Denver Heart Ball logo was embellished with vegetables. On March 11, “A Fresh Start” was the theme of the 18th annual Denver Heart Ball to raise awareness and a call for action to eat healthy and be active. A bound and tabbed printed program was heavy with facts, figures, programs and opportunities to support the American eart Association/American Stroke Association, whose mission is to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular disease and stroke. To further drive home the message of prevention of heart disease, several chefs from popular Denver restaurants provided healthy, delicious recipes with photos in the glossy, printed book. Denver Heart Ball Chairs: President and COO Centura Health Peter Banko and his wife, Elizabeth, visit with President and CEO of Lutheran Medical Center Grant Wicklund.

Denver Heart Ball

A FRESH START 2017

Photos by Scottie Taylor Iverson

Natalie Serkova, M.D., Ph.D. (director of Cancer Imaging Core, Department of Anesthesiology at Anschutz Medical Campus), Greg Schwartz, M.D, Ph.D. (chief of Cardiology Denver VAMC) and Jody Tanabe, M.D. (VC Research, Department of Radiology UCSOM).

Anne Wattenberg and her husband Metro Denver American Heart Association Board President Dr. Peter Buttrick (division head, Cardiology; professor, senior associate dean of academic affairs, University of Colorado School of Public Health) with Kelsey Hiatt Wasylenky and her father Dr. Will Hiatt.

Auction Chair Mike Dismuke, of Ferrari, Bentley and Lotus of Denver, and his wife Amy with “Frank Sinatra” at the VIP party.

Peter and Elizabeth Banko’s son Luke gave the prayer before dinner. Photo by Miguel Zlot

A memory tribute was given to Villager Mark M. King, who died last year of a heart attack. Pictured are his two sons Michael and Colton and their mother Brenda. Photo by Miguel Zlot

Steve Rydalch was recognized as a courageous stroke victim while Deborah Takahara looks on. She and KWGN colleague Mike Landess were emcees.

Photo by Miguel Zlot

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FLEURISH

The Cherokee High School Jazz Band directed by Neil Guy entertained with featured soloists.

CU Regent Heidi Ganahl is one of three scheduled speakers at an April 8 women’s Leadership Summit.

Denver Area Panhellenic to host Leadership Summit The “Cochlear Kids” who received the “Anything Luci Draayer, licensed clinical social Can Happen” award: Sophia Schlager, Cydney worker at CNI, presents the Exemplary Rivas and Sam Roiz. Garrett Pattee sent his Stroke Survivor award to Anne Sorensen. acceptance via an emotional video.

Incoming CNI Board President Troy Talbert presents an award to LaRae Dodson, outgoing president, for her excellent service to CNI.

Spotlight on Hope Gala raises awareness and funds for CNI Colorado Neurological Institute is a one-of-a-kind resource center right in our own community— Englewood. Dr. Gary VanderArk led a group of neuroscientists to launch the nonprofit in 1 88 to provide research, education, clinical trials, outpatient neuro rehab and other services for patients and caregivers. CNI’s fundraising gala, Spotlight on Hope, was exactly that for patients with neurological conditions affecting the brain and nervous system, such as Parkinson’s, epilepsy, ALS, MS, stroke, traumatic brain injury, brain tumors, migraines, Huntington’s and more. More than 70 neurologists and neurosurgeons are now affiliated with CNI and are currently running

42 clinical trials. Many advances have been made with medications and procedures giving hope to all Americans. Most of us know a person af icted and might even be a patient ourselves as the statistics illustrate. Stroke is the thirdleading cause of death, (Azheimer’s is sixth), with 5.4 million diagnosed, and the number is expected to triple by 2050. Parkinson’s affects one million, with 60,000 new cases reported annually. The work of Colorado Neuro-

LaFawn Biddle, emcee Scottie Iverson, The Villager and gala honorary chair, Arlene Mohler Johnson, a former CNI board member and gala chair.

logical Institute, which provides wrap-around services not available elsewhere for neurological patients and family members, is more important now than ever. There were touching and inspirational patient and family stories throughout the evening. Even kids with cochlear implants can beat the odds. Four of those “cochlear kids” attended the cochlear-kids camp almost 16 years ago and became best friends and are leading happy, healthy and productive lives as they enter adulthood.

2017 Denver Heart Ball

Ellen Belle, director of patient services at CNI, presents the Exemplary MS Patient award to Bradley J. Buhler, P.E.

Awards to these exceptional young people were presented by Dr. David Kelsall of Rocky Mountain Ear Center, Keri Reynolds of MedEl and Lisa Aubert, VP sales for Cochlear Americas. CNI remembered beloved philanthropist Don Johnson, who passed away on Sept. 1, 2016, with a tribute video. Johnson, a loyal friend to CNI and former board member, with wife Arlene, had chaired the gala in recent years. As a couple, they received the Champions of Hope Award in 2015. His legacy lives through his loving wife, who served as the evening’s honorary chair, garnering tremendous support in memory of Don. Auctioneer Gary Corbett revved up the crowd for additional giving, and the organization exceeded its projections for the evening by 20 percent.

Phyllis and Dr. Gary VanderArk with CNI Executive Director Tami Lack.

Photos by Jim Medford

Denver Area Panhellenic is sponsoring a Leadership Summit on Saturday, April 8 to provide women in the Denver community with training in different leadership areas that can be applicable within their personal and professional lives. The speakers are Heidi Ganahl, Sarah Michel and Leala McGinnis. Ganahl is the founder of Camp Bow Wow, the country’s largest petcare franchise. She is a University of Colorado regent and is on various other boards focused on entrepreneurship and education. Genahl recently launched her own nonprofits, Moms Fight Back and Families Fight Back, to positively tackle the most pressing issues facing our kids today. Michel is vice president of Professional Connexity for Velvet Chainsaw Consulting, helping organizations deliver on the networking promise at face-to-face meetings. She has facilitated for audiences on how to become a more effective connector. McGinnis is the CEO/founder/ publisher of Miss Strong, a global wellness company and online community for women. The company is dedicated to empowering women to the discovery of beauty in strength and developing strength in all aspects of life. Topics covered will include networking, taking business risks and financing small businesses, health and wellness, female empowerment for women of all ages. The Summit is 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Native Rank, 1055 Auraria Parkway, Suite 200, in Denver. Reservations: $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Open to the public, proceeds will be applied to scholarships for Colorado women who are members of Greek organizations. To register or for more information, visit denver areapanhellenic.org. Denver Area Panhellenic, established in 1908, is comprised of alumnae from 25 national fraternities for women. The multiple awardwinning DAP is a member of the National Panhellenic Conference headquartered in Indianapolis. The purpose of alumnae panhellenics is to inform fraternity women of current trends, to promote the fraternity system, to improve the panhellenic image and to stimulate a continuing interest in panhellenic affairs.

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Celebrate Breakthrough Kent Denver on April 13

‘Unerased Journeys: A Survey of Works’ by Darryl Pottorf Opens at MOA

O n April 8 the M useum of O utdoor Arts will premiere “Unerased J ourneys: A Survey of Works by Darryl Pottorf” - one of America’s preeminent contemporary artists with international acclaim. The survey opens with an artist’s reception from 6 to 9 p.m. at M O A’s indoor galleries in Englewood Civic Center. Free and open to the public, the opening includes hors d’oeuvres, libations, and live music performed by pianist H ank Troy. “Unerased J ourneys” will be on display through J uly 15. The survey will showcase approximately 50 works, including Pottorf’s signature large-scale paintings that document the present with truth and humor and inspiration gleaned from sources as far ranging as ancient Etruscans. Pottorf worked as a studio assistant for R obert R auschenberg and later collaborated with him. They traveled internationally and exotically, including trips to China and Africa, to R ussia where they met with G orbachev, and to Cuba, where they stayed at Fidel Castro’s beach house. They were in Berlin when the wall came down. They enj oyed the hospitality of M alaysian headhunters, spent a week with the Dalai Lama, and mingled with a cross-section of luminaries including H illary Clinton, Elizabeth Taylor, M uhammad Ali, Elizabeth Taylor, Lauren H utton, Lily Tomlin and Sharon Stone. “Unerased J ourneys” evokes a visual j ournal of outtakes of the varied and exciting life experiences of Darryl Pottorf,” said M O A founder and CEO Cynthia M adden Leitner. “These pieces, combined with the new works, provide a resurgence in his life as an artist of a proportion not experienced since R obert R auschenberg passed away nine years ago. This exhibit opening at M O A will be a launching pad for an upcoming tour of Darryl’s work.” While his 32-year relationship with R auschenberg provided a rimar in ence or ottor the artist s other ma or in ence as Europe. As a teenager, Pottorf traveled to the continent as soon as he was able to save enough money. H e studied and worked in Florence, I taly, where he became a R enaissance man in the truest sense of the phrase. Pottorf’s oeuvre amalgamates his disciplines: photography, painting, drawing, printmaking, architecture, theater, dance, and writing. The exhibition marks a crossroads in the artist’s illustrious career. H aving sold his Florida home and studio, he is designing new living and working quarters. The show provides an impetus to this extraordinary artist to press on, and to create new works in his new studio. “Life changes things,” said Pottorf. “Things get erased, so you go back and unerase them to understand.”

Saluting America students from Regis High School participated in a Veterans Day parade in Denver. Photo courtesy of Saluting America

Saluting America Foundation receives grant Saluting America Foundation has received a $50,000 Daniels Fund grant to support its ongoing school program focusing on character development, civics education and patriotism. Saluting America offers schools free materials and classroom activities designed to honor military and veterans, first -responders (including law enforcement, firefighters, E s public officials, and other groups that

serve our country. The program, now in its fifth year, has e panded to more than 50 Colorado school districts, including Aurora Public Schools, Cherry Creek Schools and Adams 12, along with several area private and parochial schools. “The grant will enable us to further expand the depth of our program by providing additional curriculum for Constitution Day and Patriots Day,” said Jan Bak-

er, executive director. The Daniels Fund, established by cable television pioneer Bill Daniels, is a private charitable foundation dedicated to making life better for the people of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming through its grants program, scholarship program, and ethics initiative. For more information about Saluting America, call 720-633-4117 or visit salutingamerica.org

Breakthrough Kent Denver, a 22-year-old free program with a proven track record for increasing educational and social opportunities for motivated, but under-resourced middle school students and for training talented high school and college students for careers in education, will host its eighth annual “Give Your Love to Breakthrough” gala on Thursday, April 13, 6:30-10 p.m. All proceeds will benefit and help fund its quality year-round program. The event will take place in Schaden Dining Hall at Kent Denver School, 4000 E. Quincy Ave. RSVP and purchase tickets at eventbrite.com. Ticket prices begin at $85. Higher giving options are available. This event will feature delicious food, extraordinary wine and performances by the acclaimed Quincy Avenue Rhythm Band. “The greatest needs in education are placing engaged young students on the path to college and finding great teachers to work in our nation’s schools,” said Sarah Dutcher, Breakthrough’s executive director. “Breakthrough Kent Denver has worked diligently to address both issues since 1995.”

BKD strategy and results

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Photo courtesy of City of Centennial

Centennial Youth Commission receives Leading by Example award The Centennial Youth Commission has received the Leading by Example award from Arapahoe/Douglas Works! for its partnership hosting a job fair for area

youth in 2016. The fair hosted 19 employers, 95 job seekers and resulted in a 51 percent hire rate. The Youth Commission is comprised of 11 members, ages

13-18, who advise City Council on youth matters. Arapahoe/ Douglas Works! helps match businesses and residents seeking employment.

Newton students participate in 2017 Colorado Middle School All-State Choir Two Newton Middle School students were chosen to participate in the 2017 Colorado Middle School All-State Choir. Seventh graders Jareb Ramos and Michael Kilfoyle sang with the Men’s Choir under the direction of Jake Narverud from the University of Missouri at Kansas City. Participants were selected from more than 1,500 submitted auditions. “The students were selected through a rigorous and highly competitive audition process in which they sang a prepared song, sight-read mu-

Seventh-graders Michael Kilfoyle and Jareb Ramos with Newton Middle School music teacher Pattie Andrews. Photo courtesy of LPS sical examples, sang a major scale and performed several lines of aural recall,” said Newton music teacher Pattie Andrews.

Each summer, more than 200 rising seventh-, eighth- and ninthgrade students experience an innovative program facilitated by BKD staff and college teaching fellows on Kent Denver School’s 200-acre campus. • BKD continues to mentor students throughout the schoolyear and provides resources to older students as they go through high school. • Since 1995, BKD has served more than 2,440 students, trained more than 625 teaching fellows and received support from 900 dedicated volunteers. • Since 2011, 100 percent of BKD alumni graduated from high school, and more than 87 percent continued their education in college. • In 2015, 72 percent of BKD teaching fellows either began working in classrooms after the summer program ended or enrolled in an education program. • In 2016, a record number of college fellows began teaching careers following graduation. “Our April gala will include special recognition of the 35 BKD alumni who graduate from high school in June and of the 14 teaching fellow alumni who are transitioning into teaching jobs around the country,” Dutcher said. “I encourage everyone who is passionate about education to attend this event and celebrate a program that makes a significant difference in youngsters’ lives.” Discover more about Breakthrough Kent Denver at breakthrough denver.org.

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Autos

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The design lives on: 2017 VW Beetle Turbo is thrilling

with surprising acceleration. Fuel economy on the open road is 33 mpg. Driving to Greeley on a windy Saturday afternoon, the fourwheel suspension and unique Volkswagen design hardly had

any wind drift. The cruise-control kept this driver at speed limits, but the little car was eager to please and show off the four-cylinder turbo power. The turning radius on this Beetle is remarkable and can rotate around easily on a narrow street. The sound system features eight speakers, there is keyless entry all systems easy to understand and operate. The body is solid, the doors shut like vaults, and this is just a fun, sensible, affordable, highperformance car. Along with strong warranties, this eetle carries a perfect fivestar highway-safety rating score. No wonder VW has returned to being the top auto-selling brand in the world. The orange paint and turboengine spoiler on the rear just makes one feel youthful and high spirited. This is a great Beetle for anyone and perfect for that graduating senior or lively senior citizen.

BY H. THROTTLE AUTO COLUMNIST I’ve driven various VW Beetles since college days. This 2017 test car Beetle l.8 Turbo SE is my favorite of all time, among my many miles driven in a Volkswagen. This is great transportation at a very low cost. This Bronco Orange Beetle, assembled in Puebla, Mexico, has an engine manufactured in Mexico and a transmission from Japan. The car crosses the border into Houston. The turbo sedan is described as having “Habanero Orange” metallic paint, a great color in Colorado. The fact that it is produced in Mexico probably helps make the price very competitive. This VW fully equipped has a suggested retail price of $22,450. The paint is an extra $250 and a package of great lights adds another $850. These lights are magnificent i- enon headlights,

LED daytime running lights and LED rear license-plate lights below the spoiler, no extra charge. The interior is black leatherette in very comfortable bucket seats. The interior is spacious for a bug with lengthy leg room and

split- level rear seating. The car has independent suspension that is firm and has very precise electro-mechanical power steering. The steering wheel is wrapped in leather and the turbo powered 1.8 L engine is powerful

Exploring the classic/historical car hobby Car enthusiasts appeared as soon as the automobile was introduced to the general public in the 18th and 19 th centuries. Through the years, certain vehicles have proven more desireable to customers than others based on their looks and other attributes. Auto hobbyists devote substantial time and effort to purchasing, restoring and displaying classic cars. While the hobby of restoring classic cars is not necessarily for everyone, its popularity suggests it’s an activity that’s here to stay. According to an article in The Economist, in the wake of the recent recession, investors were increasingly pulling their money out of stocks and converting assets into tangible items, such as classic cars. As late as 2013, collector cars were outper-

Reduce risk of vehicle theft According to the Insurance Information Institute, more than 700,000 motor vehicles were reported stolen in the United States in 2015. And car theft is not exclusive to the United States, as the Insurance Bureau of Canada reports that automobile theft costs Canadians roughly $1 billion each year. Car thieves are often highly skilled, but that does not mean car owners cannot take steps to reduce their risk of being victimized by auto theft. • Take the simple steps. Suggestions like keeping cars locked at all times and rolling up all windows before walking away from the car may sound simple, but they’re also effective. Drivers should avoid being careless no matter how brie y they plan to be away from their vehicles. Talented thieves need only a few seconds to steal a car, so don’t make it any easier for them than it already is. • Park in well-lit areas. Well-lit parking lots may not prevent cars from being stolen, but such lots, especially ones monitored by security cameras, can be a strong deterrent to thieves who want to avoid being seen and having their crimes documented on camera. • Park in public areas. Avoid parking in areas that are off the beaten path. While this might

forming other tangible investments like art, wine, stamps, and coins by large margins. Those ready to dip their toes in the classic car waters should understand a few key factors that can affect how much they enj oy this potentially rewarding hobby. • Environmental regulations. Some collectors face challenges when attempting to restore classic vehicles because the cars do not meet today’s stringent clean air initiatives that govern automobiles. With the increasing number of new, clean cars on the road, vehicles that fail to meet modern emissions standards may pose a costly problem to classic car collectors. • I ntroduction of alternative fuels. As governments increasingly emphasize the importance of clean

fuel options, classic car owners ma find it challen in to find more traditional fuels or face the added expense of adapting their vehicles to run on alternative fuels. • Lack of mechanical expertise. Workers in the automotive trade are trained to manufacture and repair new vehicles. As a result, classic car owners without much mechanical ability of their own may find it di fic lt to find mechanics with the skills necessary to repair and restore classic cars. • H istoric requirements should be heeded. Each state has its own requirements governing classic cars. To qualify for historic vehicle registration, vehicles may need to be 25 years or older, owned solely as a collector’s item and used exclusively for exhibition and educa-

tional purposes. When driven for personal use, such vehicles may not be allowed to exceed 1,000 miles per year. Classic cars continue to attract hob-

byists from all over the globe. R estoring classic cars can be a rewarding pastime, but one that involves dedication and an investment of both time and money.

make for easy parking, such areas are also enticing to prospective car thieves worried about people witnessing their crimes. When parking at grocery stores, malls or other areas with large parking lots, park as close to pedestrian entrances as possible. Constant foot traffic can deter thieves from attempt-

ing to steal cars. • Install an alarm system and anti-theft device. Insurance companies often discount their premiums for drivers whose vehicles have alarm systems and anti-theft devices. Such systems and technology draw attention to vehicles when thieves attempt to steal them,

and many thieves can easily spot which cars have anti-theft devices they would prefer to avoid. • Remove personal items and valuables from the vehicle. Automobiles should not be used as rolling storage facilities for various reasons. One such reason is that valuables may at-

tract thieves. Women should always take their purses with them when leaving their vehicles, and all drivers should make sure to remove all valuables when exiting their cars. Car theft is a legitimate concern for drivers, but savvy motorists can take steps to reduce the risk of their vehicles being stolen.

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LEGALS

Your Right to Know! FORECLOSURES COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0020-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 24, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) ROBERT ECTON AND PAULA J DICKINSON Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, FIRST FRANKLIN A DIVISION OF NATIONAL CITY BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-FF15 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FF15 Date of Deed of Trust August 18, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 24, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B6121994 Original Principal Amount $138,600.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $131,512.61 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 26, BLOCK 10, SHERIDAN HILLS SECOND ADDITION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 3716 S Hooker St, Englewood, CO 80110. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 05/17/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 3/23/2017 Last Publication 4/20/2017 Name of Publication The Villager IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 01/24/2017 , Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Diana Springfield, Chief Deputy,

for Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly Ryan #32647 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 17-922-29771 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Published in The Villager First Publication: March 23, 2017 Last Publication: April 20, 2017 Legal # 0020-2017 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0031-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 25, 2017, 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) Danny A Leon Original Beneficiary(ies) National City Mortgage Co dba Commonwealth United Mortgage Company Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Trustee for Residential Accredit Loans, Inc., Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-QS5 Date of Deed of Trust November 22, 2002 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 02, 2002 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B2228827 Original Principal Amount $106,400.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $14,383.07 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. ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT ‘A’ AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. Also known by street and number as: 9727 East Peakview Ave Unit A10, Englewood, CO 80111. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 05/17/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 3/23/2017 Last Publication 4/20/2017 Name of Publication The Villager IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov

Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 01/25/2017 , Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Diana Springfield, Chief Deputy, for Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Susan Hendrick #33196 THE SAYER LAW GROUP, P.C. 9745 E. Hampden Ave., Suite 400, Denver, CO 80231 (303) 353-2965 Attorney File # CO170010 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. 0031-2017 Exhibit A Condominium Unit 10, Condominium Building A, Appletree Condominiums, According to the Condominium Map for Appletree Condominiums recorded December 30, 1977 in Plat Book 33 at Page 25 in the records of the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Arapahoe County, Colorado and as defined and described in the Condominium Declaration for the Appletree Condominiums recorded December 30, 1977 in Book 2704 at Page 686 in said records, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. Published in The Villager First Publication: March 23, 2017 Last Publication: April 20, 2017 Legal # 0031-2017 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0037-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 27, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) BRIAN P PONDER and SHELLY A PONDER Original Beneficiary(ies) AUSTIN MORTGAGE INCORPORATED Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust March 27, 1998 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 13, 1998 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) A8052897 Original Principal Amount $97,273.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $83,751.26 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 43 AND 44, BLOCK 2, TERRY’S ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 2719 S Delaware St, Englewood, CO 80110. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 05/17/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 3/23/2017 Last Publication 4/20/2017 Name of Publication The Villager IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE

OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 01/27/2017 , Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Diana Springfield, Chief Deputy, for Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 17-014174 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Published in The Villager First Publication: March 23, 2017 Last Publication: April 20, 2017 Legal # 0037-2017 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0046-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 31, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Kathryn E Harris Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for NetBank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY as Trustee for INDYMAC INDX MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-AR25, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES Series 2006-AR25 Date of Deed of Trust May 04, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 18, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B6075243 Original Principal Amount $160,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $159,102.92 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 15 AND 16, BLOCK 13, SOUTH BROADWAY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATEOF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 4050 S Logan St, 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, 05/24/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the

highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 3/30/2017 Last Publication 4/27/2017 Name of Publication The Villager IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 01/31/2017 , Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Diana Springfield, Chief Deputy, for Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: David A. Shore #19973 Janice Hofmann Clark #7264 Martin H. Shore #1800 Stephen A Hall #38186 Hellerstein and Shore PC 5347 S. Valentia Way, Suite 100, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303) 5731080 Attorney File # 16-00589SH The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Published in The Villager First Publication: March 30, 2017 Last Publication: April 27, 2017 Legal # 0046-2017 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0053-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 1, 2017, 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) Lewallen M Farnham and Arletta W Farnham Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for WR Starkey Mortgage, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust March 11, 2002 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 21, 2002 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B2052866 Original Principal Amount $243,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $183,134.46 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 13, BLOCK 8A, EXCEPT THE REAR 8 FEET OF SAID LOT, PALOS VERDES, SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 6240 S Ivy St, Englewood, CO 80111. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evi-

dence 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, 05/24/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 3/30/2017 Last Publication 4/27/2017 Name of Publication The Villager IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 02/01/2017 , Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Diana Springfield, Chief Deputy, for Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Eve Grina #43658 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 Holly Shilliday #24423 Courtney Wright #45482 Erin Robson #46557 Jennifer Rogers #34682 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-17-760979-LL The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Published in The Villager First Publication: March 30, 2017 Last Publication: April 27, 2017 Legal # 0053-2017 ____________________________

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 Luis F. Hernandez, Luis Felipe Hernandez, Lori R. Martin, Universal Lending Corporation, Arapahoe County Public Trustee, Mortgage Makers, Inc., Victoria Crossing Homeowners Association, Inc., Victoria Crossing Condominium Association, Tobey & Johnston, P.C., Rachel Ann Cure, Washington Mutual Bank, FA, Emma J. Cody, SouthStar Funding, LLC, Katina Hoffman, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Victoria Crossing I Condominium Association, Brianna Schaefer, Vial Fotheringham, LLP, Sean Wells You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 3rd day of November, 2011, A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to John E.

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LEGALS — Continued from page 16 — Carpenter, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: UNIT 112EL BLDG 11 AS PER CONDO DECLARATION RECORDED IN B3108 P95 VICTORIA CROSSING SUB 1ST FLG CONDOS AMEND PHASE II and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to John E. Carpenter; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2010; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Luis F. Hernandez for said year 2010; That said John E. Carpenter, on the 29th day of November, 2016, the present holder of said Certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said John E. Carpenter, on or about the 12th day of July, 2017, A.D., unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 13th day of March, 2017, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in The Villager First Publication: March 16, 2017 Last Publication: March 30, 2017 Legal # 7310 ____________________________

ARAPAHOE COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP-17-41 AMMUNITION FOR ACSO Notice is hereby given that the Arapahoe County Purchasing Division will be accepting proposals for the purchase of Ammunition for Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office. All Arapahoe County solicitations can be obtained from the County’s website. The Request For Proposal (RFP-17-41) document can be obtained by going to the Arapahoe County website www.arapahoegov. com, then go to the Finance Department, and under the Finance Department select Purchasing then go to the Quick Link for the Rocky Mountain ePurchasing website. Submittals must be received in the Purchasing Division, located at 5334 South Prince Street, 4th Floor, Littleton, CO 80120, no later than 2:00 p.m. local time on April 27, 2017. The County reserves the right to waive any or all informalities or irregularities and to reject any or all submittals. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: March 30, 2017 Legal # 7342 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL IFB-17-30 NORTH AREA TECHNICAL RESCUE TEAM EQUIPMENT Notice is hereby given that the Arapahoe County Purchasing Division, on behalf of the North Central All-Hazards Emergency Management Region (NCR), will be accepting bids for the purchase of one (1) set of Stanley Search and Rescue Hydraulic Hand Tools All Arapahoe County solicitations can be obtained from the County’s website. The Invitation For Bid (IFB-17-30) document can be obtained by going to the Arapahoe County website www.arapahoegov. com, then go to the Finance Department, and under the Finance Department select Purchasing then go to the Quick Link for the Rocky Mountain ePurchasing website. Submittals must be received in the Purchasing Division, located at 5334 South Prince Street, 4th Floor, Littleton, CO 80120, no later than 2:00 p.m. local time on April 27, 2017. The County reserves the right to waive any or all informalities or irregularities and to reject any or all submittals. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: March 30, 2017 Legal # 7343 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP-17-36 MAILING SERVICES Notice is hereby given that the Arapahoe County Purchasing Division will be accepting proposals for Mailing Services for the County Treasurer’s Office. All Arapahoe County solicitations can be obtained from the County’s website. The Request For Proposal (RFP-17-36) document can be obtained by going to the Arapahoe

County website www.arapahoegov. com, then go to the Finance Department, and under the Finance Department select Purchasing then go to the Quick Link for the Rocky Mountain ePurchasing website. Submittals must be received in the Purchasing Division, located at 5334 South Prince Street, 4th Floor, Littleton, CO 80120, no later than 2:00 p.m. local time on April 27, 2017. The County reserves the right to waive any or all informalities or irregularities and to reject any or all submittals. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: March 30, 2017 Legal # 7344 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SADDLEROCK HIGHLANDS LOT 1, FILING 2 - TALLGRASS CAR WASH / FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN CASE NO. P16-024 PROPOSAL: The Applicant, Hover Architecture, on behalf PNQ, LLC, owner, has made application to Arapahoe County for a Final Development Plan (“FDP”) to the herein referenced property. PROPERTY LOCATION: The subject property is located at 21435 E. Quincy Avenue, Aurora, CO. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on April 18, 2017 at 9:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the calendar of the Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners permits, a public hearing will be held, at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the above-described FDP application for Saddlerock Highlands Lot 1, Filing 2 - Tallgrass Car Wash (Case No. P16-024). The hearing will be held at the Arapahoe County Administration Building, East Hearing Room, 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO 80120 at the above stated date and time. The applicant has applied for FDP approval for the property described above, known as Saddlerock Highlands Lot 1, Filing 2 - Tallgrass Car Wash (Case No. P16-024), which seeks County approval for a Final Development Plan. More information about this proposal is available at the offices of the Arapahoe County Public Works and Development, Planning Division, 6924 S. Lima St., Centennial, CO 80112, or by calling 720-874-6650 during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday). Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: March 30, 2017 Legal # 7345 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS PROSPER WATER TREATMENT PLANT REGULATIONS GOVERNING AREAS AND ACTIVITIES OF STATE INTEREST, 1041 PERMIT, CASE NO. ASI16-002 PROPOSAL: Vogel & Associates, on behalf of the property owner, Prosper Regional Water & Wastewater Services Metro District, is requesting approval of a 1041 Permit for a new water treatment plant for the Prosper area, which will be located approximately 1/4 mile north of the intersection of Imboden Road and E. Alameda Avenue on the east side of Imboden Road, and two water wells, one to be located 1/3 mile north of the intersection of Imboden Road and E. 6th Avenue and the other to be located 1/4 mile east of the intersection of E 6th Avenue and Watkins Road. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on April 18, 2017 the Arapahoe County Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing at 6:30 a.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, in the Arapahoe Room at Lima Plaza, 6954 S. Lima St., Centennial, CO 80112, at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the abovedescribed 1041 permit application, Case No. ASI16-002. This application is distinct from and should not be confused with concurrent applications related to a waste water treatment plant proposed two miles northwest of the water treatment plant location. The applicant has applied for approval of both a location and extent plan for the Prosper Water Treatment Plant and a 1041 Permit under the Regulations Governing Areas and Activities of State Interest in Arapahoe County, which seek approval of a water treatment plant, the wells, and supporting infrastructure on a 2.75 ac. site, and two well sites as described above. More information about this proposal is available at the Arapahoe County Public Works and Development Department, Planning Division, 6924 S. Lima St., Centennial, CO 80112, 720-874-6650. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: March 30, 2017 Legal # 7346 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS PROSPER WATER TREATMENT PLANT LOCATION & EXTENT PLAN,

CASE NO. L16-005 PROPOSAL: Vogel & Associates, on behalf of the property owner, Prosper Regional Water & Wastewater Services Metro District, is requesting approval of a Location and Extent plan for a new water treatment plant for the Prosper area, which will be located approximately 1/4 mile north of the intersection of Imboden Road and E. Alameda Avenue on the east side of Imboden Road, and two water wells, one to be located 1/3 mile north of the intersection of Imboden Road and E. 6th Avenue and the other to be located 1/4 mile east of the intersection of E 6th Avenue and Watkins Road. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on April 18, 2017 the Arapahoe County Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing at 6:30 a.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, in the Arapahoe Room at Lima Plaza, 6954 S. Lima St., Centennial, CO 80112, at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the abovedescribed 1041 permit application, Case No. ASI16-002. This application is distinct from and should not be confused with concurrent applications related to a waste water treatment plant proposed two miles northwest of the water treatment plant location. The applicant has applied for approval of both a location and extent plan for the Prosper Water Treatment Plant and a 1041 Permit under the Regulations Governing Areas and Activities of State Interest in Arapahoe County, which seek approval of a water treatment plant, the wells, and supporting infrastructure on a 2.75 ac. site, and two well sites as described above. More information about this proposal is available at the Arapahoe County Public Works and Development Department, Planning Division, 6924 S. Lima St., Centennial, CO 80112, 720-874-6650. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: March 30, 2017 Legal # 7347 ____________________________

DISTRICT COURT ARAPAHOE COUNTY COLORADO Court Address: 7325 S Potomac St. Centennial, CO 80112 Plaintiff: PEACHWOOD HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation Defendants: STEPHANIE TAFOYA; CYNTHIA D. MARES AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY; SUE SANDSTROM AS TREASURER FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION Attorneys for Plaintiff: WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS & PAYNE, LLP Stephane R. Dupont, #39425 Gina C. Botti #42005 Address: 8020 Shaffer Parkway, Suite 300 Littleton, CO 80127 Phone Number: (303) 863-1870 ___________ Case Number: 2016CV032731 Div.: Ctrm.: SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: STEPHANIE TAFOYA You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer within 35 days after the service of this Summons upon you. Service of the summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice. This is an action for judicial foreclosure of an assessment lien in and to the real property situated in Arapahoe County, Colorado, more particularly described on Exhibit A, attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof. Dated: March 1, 2017 WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS & PAYNE, L.L.P. By: *s/Stephane R. Dupont Stephane R. Dupont This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4(h), Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure Exhibit A LOT 20, BLOCK 2, PEACHWOOD SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known as: 12034 E. Tennessee Drive Aurora, CO 80012. Published in The Villager First Publication: March 16, 2017 Last Publication: April 13, 2017 Legal # 7305 ____________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 649-6355 Telephone PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: ALEXIS ALVAREZ AND ZANIHA COLEMAN Children, And concerning: MONICA CRESPIN, PHILIP ALVAREZ, AND MICHAEL COLEMAN Respondents, And concerning: SANDRA GONZALES, Special Respondent. Tamra Joanne White, Esq., Reg. #22049 Senior Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 Tel: 303-636-1884 Fax: (303) 636-1889 Case No: 17JV153 Division: 14 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding Michael Coleman is set for April 28, 2017 at 10:30 A.M. in Division 14 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7305 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child(ren) dependent neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code. Date: March 21, 2017 Tamra Joanne White, Esq., Reg. #22049 Senior Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-636-1884 (303) 636-1889 FAX Published in The Villager Published: March 30, 2017 Legal # 7336 ____________________________

CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE ORDINANCE 3, SERIES 2017 A bill for an ordinance of the City of Cherry Hills Village to rezone the Quincy Farm Property, 4400 E. Quincy Avenue, from r-1 (21/2-Acre Residential District) to o-2 (Open Space, Conservation and Historic Area District) and Amending the Zoning Map. Copies of the Ordinances are on file at the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Published in The Villager Published: March 30, 2017 Legal # 7339 ____________________________ CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE ORDINANCE 4, SERIES 2017 A bill for an Ordinance of the City of Cherry Hills Village authorizing a Supplemental Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2017 related to Public Works Vehicles. Copies of the Ordinances are on file at the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Published in The Villager Published: March 30, 2017 Legal # 7340 ____________________________

REQUEST FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado (the “City”) will receive sealed bids at the Greenwood Village Maintenance Facility, 10001 East Costilla Avenue, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80112-3730, until 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 21, 2017 for the Curtis Arts & Humanities Center Restroom Addition. There will be an on-site pre-bid meeting on April 10, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. at the Curtis Arts & Humanities Center at 2349 East Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO 80121. Questions will be accepted until Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at 3:00 p.m. All questions must be submitted via email

to smoore@greenwoodvillage. com. Addendum providing necessary clarifications will be issued by Friday, April 14, 2017, at 3:00 p.m. The scope of the project includes a 350 square foot main floor addition to the building for restrooms and storage and five add alternates to include 1) basement below main floor addition, 2) interior ramp addition, 3) renovation of existing restrooms, 4) re-roof entire building with asphalt shingles 5) re-roof entire building with stone coated steel shingle. The Request for Bids for Curtis Arts & Humanities Center Restroom Addition is available electronically via Rocky Mountain EPurchasing and may be accessed on the Greenwood Village website (www.greenwoodvillage.com) under Bids & Proposals. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to make final determination in the event of duplications. Any bid received as a result of this request is prepared at the Contractor’s expense and becomes City property and therefore, public record. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for opening thereof. Preference is hereby given to materials, supplies, and provisions produced, manufactured, or grown in Colorado, quality being equal to articles offered by competitors outside of the State. Colorado labor shall be employed to perform the work for which Bids are requested herein to the extent of not less than eighty percent (80%) of each type or class of labor in the several classifications of skilled and common labor employed on such work, pursuant to C.R.S. § 8-17-101. The City requires a certified or cashier’s check, or a corporate surety bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid amount before the City can accept or consider any bid. The bid and the deposit shall be submitted in a securely sealed envelope and endorsed on the outside with a brief statement as to the nature of the item or work for which the bid is provided. Upon the award of contract, such bond shall be returned to the unsuccessful contractor(s). In the case of the successful contractor, the bond will be returned upon execution of contract. Any questions regarding the project should be directed to Suzanne Moore via email at smoore@greenwoodvillage.com. /s/ Suzanne Moore Director of Parks, Trails & Recreation Published in The Villager First Publication: March 30, 2017 Last Publication: April 6, 2017 Legal # 7341 ____________________________

SPECIAL DISTRICTS

NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT NOTICE is hereby given that Goodman Metropolitan District of the City of Aurora, Colorado (the “District”), will make final payment at 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 2000, Centennial, Colorado, on April 10, 2017, at the hour of 8:00 A.M. to Left Hand Excavating, a Colorado limited liability company, located at 7733 N. 73rd Street, Longmont, CO 80503, for all work done by said Contractor in construction or work on the Piney Creek Trail, performed within Goodman Metropolitan District, Aurora, Colorado. Any person, copartnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractors or their subcontractors, in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefor has not been paid by the contractors or their subcontractors, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim, to Goodman Metropolitan District on or before the date and time hereinabove shown for final payment. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release Goodman Metropolitan District, its directors, officers, agents, and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS GOODMAN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys for the District Published in The Villager First Publication: March 23, 2017 Last Publication: March 30, 2017 Legal # 7338 ____________________________ NOTICE CONCERNING BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a resolution to amend the 2016 budget for the Greenwood Metro-

politan District will be considered by the Board of Directors at a meeting of the Board to be held at the Mangia Bevi Cafe, 6363 South Fiddlers Green Circle, Greenwood Village, Colorado, at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. A copy of the resolution to amend the 2016 budget is available for public inspection at the offices of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 600, Greenwood Village, Colorado. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the resolution, file or register any objections thereto. Dated March 23, 2017. GREENWOOD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ John A. Madden Secretary/Treasurer Published in The Villager Published: March 30, 2017 Legal # 7338 ____________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Sheila Gaye Abeyta, Deceased Case Number: 2017PR30093 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado on or before July 23, 2016, or the claims may be forever barred. Christopher G. Humphrey 217 W. 18th St. Cheyenne, WY 82001 Published in The Villager First Publication: March 23, 2017 Last Publication: April 6, 2017 Legal # 7312 ____________________________ NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Edith A. Hall a/k/a Edith Anderson Hall and Edith Hall, Deceased Case Number 2017 PR 30249 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before August 7, 2017, or the claims may be forever barred. Robert Hall Personal Representative 1250 Douglas Fir Drive Reno, NV 89511 Published in The Villager First Publication: March 30, 2017 Last Publication: April 13, 2017 Legal # 7335 ____________________________

MISCELLANEOUS CENTENNIAL AIRPORT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that during a regular meeting which begins at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 13, 2017, the Board of Commissioners of the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority will hold a Public Hearing. All interested persons will be given the opportunity to be heard concerning two Applications Under Centennial Airport’s Minimum Standards for Commercial Aeronautical Activities from the following: 1. Constant Aviation, LLC to conduct Mobile Aircraft Maintenance as described under Part 3 Section (11); and 2. Peak Avionics, LLC to conduct Mobile Avionics Systems Installation and Troubleshooting as described under Part 3 Section (11). The hearing will be held in the Wright Brothers Room of the Control Tower/Administration Building located at 7800 South Peoria Street, Englewood, Colorado 80112 at the above date and time. More information concerning these applications is available and may be reviewed in the Administration Office of the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority at the same address as stated above. Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority Published in The Villager Published: March 30, 2017 Legal # 7337

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Rockin’ that extra chromosome on World Down Syndrome Day

World Down Syndrome Day was observed at the state Capitol on the first full day of spring, March 21— apropos on 3/21— recognizing the syndrome’s three sets of d her mother Uma Dawa Omafray an y. Da e chromosome 21. ndrom lla ‘rock’ World Down Sy De

Piper Guildner takes paparazzi photos of Miss Amazing Colorado Phoebe Kochis.

Photos by Stefan Krusze

A few members of the medical and research staff from Sie Center for Down Syndrome. Global Down Syndrome ambassador Sophia Kay Whitten and her grandmother Anna Sie.

The World Down Syndrome Day crowd included Gov. John Hickenlooper, John and Anna Sie and other distinguished guests.

Sophia Kay Whitten and mother Michelle Sie Whitten, CEO of Global Down Syndrome Foundation.

Students at Denver’s Stanley British Primary Gov. John Hickenlooper provides School organized a petition to Congress words of insight on the treasure of kids to encourage funding of Down syndrome with Down syndrome. research. Cora Rhodes, Global ambassador Sophia Kay Whitten and Stella Meister had petitions on hand.

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ACC student earns prestigious Guistwhite scholarship

Arapahoe Community College student Leah Porter has been selected as one of 15 nationwide recipients for the 2017 Guistwhite Scholarship by Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society. Guistwhite scholars are chosen based on academic achievement, leadership accomplishments and engagement in Phi Theta Kappa programs. Porter, who was chosen from a field of more than 1,800 applicants and will receive a $5,000 scholarship towards her baccalaureate studies, will be recognized at the 2017 Phi Theta Kappa Annual Convention April 6-8 in Nashville. Porter, who also garnered 2017 Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Gold scholarship ($1,500 sponsored by the CocaCola Scholars Foundation) recognition earlier this spring, is serving as the president of ACC’s Sigma Phi Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society during the 201617 academic year. She is also currently the ACC Student Government State Student Advisory Committee representative, as well as the student representative serving as vice chair on the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education. Porter earned Distinguished Officer acclaim at the 2017 Colorado/Wyoming Spring Regional Convention where she and the Sigma Phi team garnered firstplace showings in three categories (College Project, Distinguished

Arapahoe Community College student Leah Porter has been selected as one of 15 nationwide recipients for the 2017 Guistwhite Scholarship by Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society. Photo courtesy of ACC Chapter and Honors in Action Project). She was named to the All-Colorado Academic Team in March 2017. Porter, who attended 2016 Phi Theta Kappa Honors Institute, has been an active member of the President’s Student Advisory Council and the Diversity Committee during her time at ACC. She served as Sigma Phi vice president for the Honors in Action Project and attended the Emily Griffith Symposium in 2016 before founding ACC’s first student book club ear-

lier this year. Porter, who was raised in Malaysia, has lived in Israel, Singapore, Czech Republic and Puerto Rico. She is pursuing her associate degree in business administration from ACC and will graduate in May 2017. Porter plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in business management from CU Denver before going on to earn an MBA. She aspires to pursue a career in finance while becoming a domestic and international advocate of women pursuing higher education.

LPS Foundation’s Spirit Celebration Takes on an all new twist! Community… Kinship… Support… That’s what the Littleton Public Schools Foundation is about; providing the community an opportunity to come together to support schools. Beth Best, executive director of the LPSF, invites anyone who cares about education in the Littleton Public School District to attend this year’s Spirit Celebration presented by Alpha Phi Colorado on Saturday, April 8, at the CU South Denver Wildlife Experience located at 10035 S. Peoria St. in Parker. The evening will begin at 6 p.m. This year’s theme “Take a Walk on the Wild Side” incorporates the educational elements and exhibits at the venue with fundraising efforts for the educational needs of the neighborhood schools. This is a community event for anyone interested in the future of Lit-

tleton’s greatest assets, the students. The foundation is providing an atmosphere where guests can meet, mingle and mix with friends, school and community leaders as well as local business owners while they explore the exhibits and delight in unique dinner stations, sip on Carboy wines and Breckenridge Brewery brews, and bidding on a fabulous silent and live auction. Come be a part of the Littleton Public School district community while having a great time supporting an amazing cause. For more information or to register on-line, go to spiritdinner.com. The LPS Foundation relies on financial donors to achieve its mission to support and enhance the LPS tradition of excellence in educating students throughout the community. For more information, please contact Beth Best at 303-888-2534 or bbest@lps.k12.co.us., lpsfoundation .com

LPS receives accolades for financial report Littleton Public Schools recently received an Award for Outstanding Achievement in Annual Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association. The award was given for the district’s Popular Annual Financial Report for the previous fiscal year. LPS has also received GFOA’s Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Report-

ing for the district’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report every year since 1993. These awards are a direct reflection of the district’s commitment to sound fiscal management practices, the district says. GFOA is a nonprofit professional association serving 17,500 government finance professionals.

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