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Denver chalks it up for the 15th year
Chalk artist extraordinaire Kyle Banister of Littleton works on “Look at Me, Leonard,” a tribute to the late singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen. The weekend of June 3-4 brought out some of the best artists, both local and national, to the 15th annual Denver Chalk Art Festival in Larimer Square. Themes ranged from interpretations of classic art to the decidedly in avant garde.
Students from Highlands Ranch High School— Kylie Walsh, Cassidy Storey, Talia Kramer and Hilton Kreil—draw under the heat of the sun as their art teacher Jon Cushing takes a break in the umbrella shade.
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Developer is expected to resubmit plan for Subarea BY PETER JONES NEWS EDITOR
In the wake of the overwhelming rejection of last week’s ballot question to allow high-density, mixeduse development near the Orchard Avenue light rail station, the developer at the center of the controversy has reaffirmed his commitment
to the underutilized stretch west of I-25. Don Provost, founding principal at Greenwood Village-based Alberta Development Partners, had not returned a request for comment at press time, but issued a general statement to the press on June 6 after the city’s voters rejected the
initiative to amend Greenwood’s guiding Comprehensive Plan by a greater than 3-to-1 margin. About half of the city’s registered voters cast ballots. “Unfortunately, things did not go our way tonight in the election,” Provost said. “We are about the future. We will continue to pursue our vision for economic sustainability. We have always been leaders and will continue to encourage constructive conversations about creating community. Conversations that look forward and aren’t satisfied with the existing condition. We
look forward to developing a plan to redevelop these properties.” Alberta already owns nearly a quarter of the 43acre often-desolate stretch between Orchard Road and the Landmark development that has been dubbed in city documents as the Orchard Station Subarea. In an interview prior to last week’s vote, Provost said he had no “Plan B” in case voters rejected the Comp Plan changes, though said he would be unlikely to walk away from redeveloping the Subarea altogether. Earlier this year, Alberta withdrew its proposal for 3.3 million square feet of highdensity, mixed-use development in the Subarea after
much of the City Council balked in the face of public protest. The Comp Plan for the Subarea, as now reaffirmed, discourages residential, which has been a major component of Provost’s mixed-use vision. Former City Councilmember Dave Kerber, a leader in the opposition campaign, says he was not surprised by the overwhelming vote in his side’s favor, despite being outspent. “We had a lot of people on the street going door to door,” he said. “We weren’t pushing yard signs. People were asking us for yard signs. It was truly grassroots.” Continued on Page 7
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26 $43,273,999 $1,664,385 $5,100,000 $382 71
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89 $161,287,614 $1,812,220 $6,000,000 $402 107
73 $136,326,179 $1,893,419 $6,530,000 $406 104
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A/D Works awarded by Council for Community and Economic Research
Arapahoe/Douglas Works!, a proud partner of the American Job Center network, has earned the prestigious Community, Economic and Workforce Development Applied Research Award from the Council for Community and Economic Research. This award was scheduled to be presented Thursday, June 15, during the C2ER Conference in Denver. Arapahoe/Douglas Works! will receive the award for its work in assessing the economic impact of workforce center operations, which they have reported for the last eight years. The annual report shows the economic impact and return on taxpayer investment for workforce development services conducted in Arapahoe and Douglas counties. Arapahoe/Douglas Works! helps job seekers identify career pathways in key in-
dustry sectors that lead to good-paying jobs. The report’s findings show that during program year beginning July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2016, Arapahoe/ Douglas Works! invested $11.5 million in public funds to serve 23,717 customers at a cost of $485.33 per customer. Of these, 22,458 found work and were still working after six months. The 22,458 people successfully working realized $15,809 more in average earnings than those who did not use a workforce center in their job search. The total value Arapahoe/Douglas Works! added to the regional economy was $355 million. Arapahoe/Douglas Works! Regional Workforce Center is located at 6974 S. Lima Plaza in Centennial. Workforce centers also are located in Littleton and Aurora. For more information, call 303-636-1260 or visit adworks.org.
Centennial splash pad ranks fifth in U.S.
Centennial Center Park’s splash pad ranked No. 5 on USA Today’s latest 10 Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest. Seattle’s International Fountain came in first. Travel experts from USA Today selected the initial 20 nominees and the top 10 winners were determined by popular vote. File photo
LPS offering free summer lunches Littleton Public Schools is offering free lunch during summer vacation. Served at Field Elementary, 5402 S. Sherman Way, it will be available for all children up to 18 with adult lunches for $3.85. Lunch will be served daily 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. through July 28.. Lunch will not be served July 3 and 4. A complimentary bus will run to and from Field with stops around the area. For more information, visit littletonpublicschools.net/nutrition.
Students excel at LPS Math Olympiad
Heritage High School band director Garren Cuthrell directs the school’s musicians. He was the winner of this year’s Band Director of the Year award.
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Heritage teacher receives Band Director of the Year award Garren Cuthrell, director of bands and orchestras at Heritage High School, was the recipient of the ninth annual CHBA Bill Thompson Band Director of the Year Award. The award honors Thompson, founder of Colorado Honor Band Association, and recognizes an outstanding scholastic band director for their ded-
ication to reaching music students. The recognition is awarded by a three-member panel, including Carol Wolff, executive director of the Colorado Honor Band, Steve Martin, a retired band director in Jefferson County, and Karen Wilmes an alumna. The judges had this to say about the nominee: “This application showed
a band director who goes above and beyond for his students. He goes out of his way to make students feel included and he makes them motivated to constantly improve.” Katie Bullen, a Heritage senior, had nominated Cuthrell. “In addition to the personal support, he provides to students, Mr. Cuthrell in-
vests in our musical growth. He is more than willing to give lessons to students who are either struggling or want to improve. He gave me countless hours to help prepare for my All-State audition,” Bulen said. The award was presented last month at the CHBA Annual Spring Concert at the Central Presbyterian Church in Denver.
Fourth and fifth-grade teams from across Littleton Public Schools participated in the recent 2017 LPS Math Olympiad. Throughout the schoolyear, these teams of math “experts” met weekly to develop their skills in and to stimulate their enthusiasm for the subject. Fourth-grade winners First Place – Wilder Elementary Second Place – Lenski Elementary and Peabody Elementary (tie) Third Place – Field Elementary 5th Grade Winners: First Place – Lenski and Wilder (tie) Second Place – Franklin Elementary Third Place – Hopkins Elementary and Sandburg Elementary (tie)
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No “pool” in River City It was an exciting week on the home front and in Washington, D.C. Reaction to the Comey hearings seem to be based on who you like and support. Trump folks feel good about the lack of an FBI investigation into Trump’s personal involvement in any Russian campaign hacking. Foes think otherwise, and the feud continues between the two political parties and major leadership. In the meantime, we await new healthcare proposals, tax modifications, reconstruction proposals for the nation’s decaying roads, bridges and the anticipated wall. I’ve never been a wall fan and would rather see us spend the money on education, medical care and assisting the aged and poor in America. But it was a campaign pledge and we should expect some sort of wall to arise on the southern border. Already, we hear that illegal immigration has dropped by more than 70 percent just by tough border talk, deportations and enforcement of existing laws. I liked what Obama did with opening up Cuba, long overdue under Clinton and Bush. Finally, Obama re-opened our embassy and allowed some tourism. I’ve advocated for years we should close Guantanamo and convert the U.S.-owned property into a free public university for Cuban students, where we would teach democracy, freedom, free enterprise, English and U.S. history. That would do more to defeat the Castro regime than any embargos we might reinstate that punish the impoverished Cuban people. America might try a little more kindness in our diplomacy, rather than dropping mega bombs. If we spread hate, that’s what we will reap. Back here at home, the citizens of Greenwood Village spoke loud and clear on how they wish future development to occur in
Barbwire Bob
I guess I will have to sit in that dental chair for a few more years before that vacant land and the old “Subarea” buildings disappear. May have false teeth by that time. Anyway, Greenwood Village residents spoke loud and clear on their beliefs about traffic and size of future developments. The Orchard Station project, including the Subarea, will now await the next proposal from Don Provost and Alberta Development Partners on what they would build under present Master Plan. The size and scope of future developments will ultimately come back to the Village government agencies and City Council. *** I tend to favor business development since we live in such an economic bubble here in Denver. With falling energy prices and what appeared to be the demise of the coal industry, 300 homes are for sale in my old hometown of Craig in far northwestern Colorado. Trump has downplayed Obama’s executive orders, perhaps saving the coal industry for a time, but the lower price
the city. They took a conservative approach, understandable with all of the traffic swirling up and down local streets. It was no surprise that the issue was defeated soundly, with at least 13 former City Council leaders joining to defeat the proposed Comp Plan changes. The yard signs were a good barometer of how the districts felt and voted. Realize that the issue is not over. Alberta Development Partners will reportedly take a few weeks off and then resubmit a revised development plan and start the process all over again. They own at least 10 acres of property that they can develop under present zoning and master plans. Proposals would be subject to Planning & Zoning and council discussion. We hope that at this juncture that the council will take the lead from voters and work as a team with the developers in the best interest of the city and those willing to invest heavily in Greenwood Village commercial and residential development. In following this present council, I find them to be an extremely talented group of well-educated, concerned citizens, all whom live in the Village as your neighbors and friends. They have had various opinions on growth and development, and they have been sincere and thoughtful on what they think is best for Greenwood Village, now and in the future. From a newspaper’s viewpoint, I think we did our job of alerting readers to the development and taking all letters and viewpoints into the newspaper with extensive coverage of the issue. Citizens should be content that they worked together, listened and learned about local government, and we should all move on to making this city even greater in our complex and challenging world.
Ramblin’ around the corral with Bob Sweeney of natural gas may ultimately doom the industry. Unit 1, which sends major electrical generation from northwestern Colorado across the West was heading to be shut down by 2015. Up in Weld County and across western Colorado, economies have been in the dumpster over the collapse of the once-booming oil and gas business. Thousands of energy jobs have been lost, and that has a heavy impact on most of rural Colorado. Cities operate on sales-tax revenues and schools operate on property taxes. Businesses provide jobs that pay for homes, and sales tax is collected from local businesses. The metro marketplace is jumping with the arrival of new people and the proliferation of new apartment buildings on every vacant lot. This growth of new people and housing puts a growing demand on government, traffic, schools and health services. The future depends upon economic success and new wealth being created from science, technology, agriculture and tourism.
Government depends totally on taxation of one kind or another and has to be very careful of regulation, the balance between growth and public services, and allowing free enterprise to thrive. *** “The Future of Hospitality” was the topic at the South Metro Denver Chamber economic-development breakfast last week. The group heard three experienced businessmen talk about their industries in food, lodging and beverages. Doug Tisdale related, “We’re always going to eat and sleep.” With that, he introduced Anthony Lambatos, CEO of Footers Catering, son of renowned Footers restaurateur “Jimmy” Lambatos. Lambatos outlined the scope of the metro area’s food industry, which employees 104,000 people, 12 percent of the city’s workforce. He said 75 percent of restaurants are independently owned and operated. These operations Continued on page 5
Looking back on Father’s Day Sunrise, sunset, swiftly flow the days, Sunrise, sunset swiftly fly the years, One season following another, Laden with happiness and tears.
It may be hard for my grandchildren to believe, but when I was 7, there were no pizzas, Cheerios or frozen orange juice, and McDonalds was unheard of, except for a song called “Old McDonald Had A Farm.” When I was growing up, men didn’t wear BY MORT earrings and women didn’t wear jeans. I can MARKS still remember when a nickel would buy a first-class stamp and two postcards, and with a dime you could go shopping for a toy in a Woolworth’s five-and-10-cent store. Not in our wildest imagination could we have foreseen a trip in a jet plane from California to New York in just a few hours. Come to think of it, jet planes, spacecraft and men walking on the moon were things we read about in the comic strips. We lived in a different world in the 1930s. Those were the days when the words “care,” “concern,” “poverty” and “ghetto” were ordinary words and not overworked. Those were the days when people who went wrong were held responsible for their own mistakes, and their actions were not the fault of their mothers, fathers or teachers. Even though today’s world may be may be more complicated than yesterday’s, it’s a far more wonderful world. I can only hope that when my four grandchildren are grandparents, their world will still be a wonderful and exciting place, and that they will look back with love on their young years and tell their grandchildren about 2017. Yes, times do change, and even though today’s and tomorrow’s worlds may be different from yesterday’s, it will always be important for them to remember the following words from God’s Sixth Commandment, which are very clear and concise: “Honor thy father and thy mother.”
REMARKS
This weekend, I will remember growing older because another Father’s Day will be here, and even though all holidays bring families closer together with food, fun and love, only on Father’s Day do I realize just how swiftly the years have flown by. It’s been more than 80 years, but I still can remember that my father taught me many things, such as … Logic: “If you fall off the swing and break your neck, you can’t go to the baseball game with me.” Humor: “When the lawnmower cuts off your toes, don’t come running to me.” Anticipation: “Just wait until your mother gets home.” Thinking ahead: “If you don’t pass your spelling test, you’ll never get a good job.” Genetics: “You are just like your mother. “ Receiving: “You are really going to get it when we get home.” Finally, how to become an adult: “If you don’t eat your vegetables, you’ll never grow up.” And 85 years ago, I could never have believed how the world could have changed so much by the time I would become a grandfather. Perhaps because I am growing older, the past seems like only yesterday. When I was 7 years old, there were no refrigerators. (An iceman would deliver ice to our house because food was kept in an “ice box.”) No TVs, VCRs, radar, ballpoint pens, hula hoops, video cameras or home computers.
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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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Time for honest talk on Trump
I’m tired of hearing excuses from Republican leaders that the president of the United States is unfamiliar with the constitutional responsibilities of being president. For some reason, these pundits argue that for the last six months, President Trump has been learning the duties of the presidency and that American citizens should grant him time to better understand what constitutional responsibilities and acceptable behaviors go with the job. As Republican House Majority leader Paul Ryan mused, “He’s just new to this ... wasn’t steeped in the long-running protocols” of the FBI and Department of Justice. These excuses for Trump’s strange antics since he was sworn in hold no water. Trump’s tenor has baffled most political observers. He has contradicted his own cabinet on long-standing foreign, domestic and financial policy issues. His tweets continue to be based on inaccurate and misleading information. Some tweets have provided the
courts with sufficient evidence to block his executive orders and have insulted members of his own administration and our allies. It is clear to me that Trump does not respect the protocols traditionally practiced by U.S. presidents and is running this nation like a corporation. He believes he has the authority to instruct former FBI Director James Comey to pull back in the investigation of alleged Russian influence in the election and to show complete disrespect for our federal judiciary by criticizing individual federal judges and their decisions. His most recent attack on Comey’s character is but one example of the president’s abuses. It is understood that the duties of the president of the United States is not an internship. It requires, before assuming the office, an understanding of constitutional responsibilities and the long-standing traditions and protocols of the presidency. Mr. Trump, there are three branches of government, not just the presidency.
Time for the Village to come together
2017 DENVER GREEK FESTIVAL
We all chose to live in Greenwood Vil- want all citizens to recognize, and have that lage for a litany of reasons I do not have commonality become the basis of a renewed to enumerate. The most important reason respect for each other no matter which side is because this community is an individual supported. comprised of wonderful people, We have already scheduled a which you must admit even if day for the entire Village to come you did not necessarily agree together: Saturday, July 29. Our with them on Referendum 1. Village Day will take place at Our neighbors, voting in sigVillage Greens Park from 2 p.m. nificant numbers, have spoken until nightfall, at which time we with a clear message. I have no will have our traditional firedoubt that the City Council will works presentation. respect the message you sent. I pledge to each of you I will The passion displayed by both work with everyone to bring us the supporters of a “Yes” vote BY RON RAKOWSKY together to have a Village which and a “No” vote clearly indicates to me that continues to be the “Best Location in the everyone involved has a deep and abiding Nation” in which to live. love for our Village. Ron Rakowsky is the mayor of Greenwood This is the commonality upon which I Village.
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Barbwire Bob Continued from Page 4 created more than 8,700 new jobs in 2016. He said, “Almost half of all adults started their first jobs in the hospitality industry. $2.2 billion a day is spent in the United States on food.” Combined, the food industry added more than $12 billion to the local economy and contributed $309 million in local sales tax. Lambatos said restaurants have a very small profit margin and that there is a shortage of labor. Future industry trends swirl around new concepts of less actual service people and more computerized services and ordering at the counter. Food trucks and home meal delivery are on the increase. Lambatos said his award-winning catering firm does more than 200 weddings annually, a big challenge for his staff of 35 people and 75 part-time employees. The second speaker was Nick Moschetti, general manager of the Marriott Park Meadows, a veteran of the hotel industry. He explained exciting hotel developments, with Marriott purchasing Starwood and becoming the largest hotel chain in the world. “We’ve now recovered from the 2008 recession, where business declined by over 30 percent,” he said. Marriott has more than 30 brands in the industry, and leadership plans to “keep them all.” Moschetti explained that Marriott likes to provide a sense of “place.” He described food as “culture.” Lastly, he related that his customers don’t want “things” anymore—they want to learn and experience local “culture” during their travels. Angie Colby Miller, sales manager at Perry’s Steak House in Park Meadows, talked about the growth and success of familyowned Perry’s, which has home offices in Texas. It boasts 13 very successful steakhouses and plans to open one new restaurant every year. She hailed the famous pork chops, a menu favorite. Joe Porter, general manager of Breckenridge Brewery in Littleton, said 284 craft breweries now operate in Colorado. Breweries have experienced 28 percent growth in the past year.
Porter said his brewery sees a return to local brands, with more customers coming back to “proven brands, that they know and like.” He said major Colorado universities are now offering degrees in brewing science and technology. He invited members to visit the brewery and take tours during the week. The next EDG meeting will be held at the Koelbel Library at 7:30 a.m., July 7, featuring “Women in Business” with Centennial Mayor Cathy Noon, Lone Tree Mayor Jackie Millett and Chancellor Luella Chavez D’Angelo of CU South Denver. *** Cherry Hills has to live by its own rules. Last week, the city applied for a floodplain development permit. No one showed up at the public hearing to protest the site grading and wetland modification needed to construct new facilities. A new water well will be drilled at the corner of Quincy Avenue and Colorado Boulevard, with some 24/7 drilling ongoing for a week as it is drilled to 1,200 feet, replacing an existing well that expired after 67 years. Drilling can’t stop while underway or the shaft might cave in, trapping the drill bit. Council approved the permit for the new well and drilling procedure. St. Mary’s was given permission to build a new 2,600-square-foot patio adjacent to the high school cafeteria. Betty Thompson urged the city to examine the traffic-related challenges of exiting and entering the facility on University Boulevard. University is state-controlled and the council indicated that dealing with the Colorado Department of Transportation was “challenging.” The Village Club was given permission to modify its volleyball court, going from an existing sandpit to a hard-surface court system. Lighting and noise were not an issue, and a unanimous vote was cast for all public-hearing issues. A vote of support was given to Public Art Commission veteran Gay Warren, who was highly praised for her hard work and was reappointed to a third three-year term. Mayor Laura Christman continues to work to protect the area from proposed FAA flight-pattern changes, with planes now flying over some Village homes at the
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The Parker Authority for Reinvestment is disputing claims in a lawsuit filed in Douglas County Court last week by South Metro Fire Rescue. The tax-supported emergency-protection service has accused the city’s urban-renewal agency of illegally diverting funds that it says were supposed to support fire and rescue services. In response to a request for comment last week, the Parker Authority issued a statement saying it was “disappointed and surprised” by what it called South Metro’s “actions and inflammatory statements.” “[The Authority] always has and will continue to operate in compliance with state law,” the statement said in part. “[We are] not illegally diverting funds from South Metro Fire Rescue.” The lawsuit accuses Parker of depriving South Metro of $300,000 and estimates that the agency would stand to lose as much as $16 million over 25 years if nothing changes. “Parker is siphoning off money that is voter approved for fire-protection services,” Fire Chief Bob Baker said in a statement. “People in Parker
shouldn’t have to choose between public safety and economic development. We’ve tried for many years to negotiate an agreement to allow Parker to continue its economic-development activities and maintain adequate funding for fire protection, but we’ve hit a wall with Parker and this is our only option at this point.” The lawsuit asks the court to stop the funds in question from flowing to the Authority. “This is money that would go to first responders’ needs like equipment for cardiac arrests, thermal imaging cameras to find people in smokefilled rooms and ballistic vests in high-risk situations,” Baker said. At issue are how an urbanrenewal authority can spend money from tax-increment financing under Colorado law. The idea behind TIF is to incentivize property owners to build or renovate in “blighted” areas that have been designated for urban renewal. TIF essentially uses expected future gains in taxes gained from those improvements to subsidize the construction of infrastructure beforehand. Critics of urban renewal have frequently argued that the practice effectively takes money from schools and firstresponders, though supporters counter that the money would never have been generated
without urban renewal in the first place. Urban-renewal authorities are required to incur bonds or debt before collecting TIF money, but the South Metro lawsuit says Parker has never done so. The lawsuit also says the Authority used TIF to reimburse a developer for city taxes, arguing state law does not permit authorities to reimburse private companies that way. The Authority says it has no legal obligation to share its TIF money with South Metro, although it says it had been in discussions to do so anyway. “We believe partnerships and collaboration make our community better. [The Authority] was earnestly working to find a solution that would best serve the Parker community,” the city’s statement said. “South Metro is an important partner in making Parker a safe and thriving place to live, and we believe that public safety and economic development can successfully work together to keep our community great.” At press time, South Metro had not returned requests for further comment. The fire and rescue district also services parts of Centennial, Greenwood Village, Cherry Hills Village and Lone Tree, among other south metro communities.
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Community leader and longtime resident Mike Sutherland has announced his candidacy this year for Centennial City Council in District 3. “This is an undertaking that I take seriously, as I believe the future of our great city depends on the continued strong leadership in our local government,” he said. Sutherland is a Colorado native who moved into the area that is now Centennial in 1994 with his wife and children. He attended the University of Denver for his undergraduate degree in business management and stayed at DU to earn his law degree. As an attorney in private practice, Sutherland has been a shareholder in three law firms. He says he knows the issues small-business owners face in Colorado, from corporate taxation to payroll and businesspersonal property taxes. Sutherland entered the
Mike Sutherland public sector in 2012 when he joined the Fire and Police Pension Association as benefits counsel. Among other duties, he oversees the association’s disability plan and directs the annual review and revision of the agency’s rules and plan documents. Sutherland has served on the boards of the Foxridge Improvement Association, the Centennial Council of Neighborhoods and the Centennial Planning and Zoning Commission, which he chairs.
The candidate has also been an active member of the South Metro Denver Chamber for 12 years. He has coached youth sports and serves on the board of a local nonprofit food pantry. “Centennial is a young city with unlimited potential,” Sutherland said. “The city’s founders, mayors and City Councils have worked tirelessly to establish one of the most desirable places to live in Colorado and the United States. Centennial is at a critical stage of its development, and I will work hard to maintain the city’s safe neighborhoods, improve transportation through the city’s corridors, and maintain and attract thriving business activity.” Sutherland is currently running unopposed. Incumbent District 3 Councilmember Mark Gotto is not seeking reelection. Election Day is Nov. 7.
Opera Colorado hires new managing director
Opera Colorado announced that they have hired Paul Deckard as managing director. Deckard brings a diverse set of experiences as both a leader and an artist. His international exposure and artistic background have enabled him to create innovative and collaborative solutions for arts organizations. As managing director, Deckard fills a key leadership position within the company, providing the general director with input for increased administrative efficiency and financial oversight and planning. He will be responsible for the development of business and organizational strategies in support of the company’s strategic plan and oversee the
implementation of these initiatives. His role ensures the smooth running of the daily operations through oversight of the senior management team, which includes the director of marketing and audience development, director of development, director of education and community engagement programs, and director of production. “I am excited to join the team at Opera Colorado,” statPaul Deckard
ed Deckard. “The company is embarking on ambitious initiatives with a captivating vision. I am looking forward to helping the team grow the organization to new heights, and I am thrilled to be joining this community.” “Paul brings a wealth of experience in finance and administration in the opera and theatre industry that will assist us in managing our daily operations as well as helping us achieve the important financial and organizational goals set forth in our five-year strategic plan,” added General Director Greg Carpenter. “I am thrilled that Paul has joined the Opera Colorado team and look forward to working with him.”
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‘Traffic drove the entire process’ Continued from Page 1 Although the dictates of the Comp Plan have never been legally binding, Kerber is optimistic that the council will take the referendum to heart as it considers any future proposals for the Subarea. He notes that a special-use permit could still theoretically allow residential, even within the nonbinding confines of the now-unchanged Comp Plan. “Maybe we won the war. I don’t know,” the former councilmember said. “I would hope they would listen to the will of the people and only approve low-density, officecommercial over there. I suspect we’ll see some multifamily proposals. I don’t think it’s over by any means. Residential is discouraged. It’s not prohibited.” Kerber thinks the sitting councilmembers who publicly backed the unsuccessful ballot measure may pay a price for having supported such an unpopular idea. “They really put their credibility on the line,” he said. “The people voted against them after they said, ‘Trust us.’” Councilmember Frida Miklin is among those who publicly supported Question 1 and is up for re-election in November. She expects the council to follow the
will of the voters. “We live in a democracy. We completely respect what the people have told us,” she said, adding that the opponents’ messaging—including the catchphrase “Save Our Village”—was a major factor. “Everyone, including me, would agree with that. Everyone on either side of the question really had the same values. It was a matter of what you believed. We’re all trying to protect the future. It became very clear that it was very difficult for people to believe that you could add development, add density and lessen traffic.” Miklin expects that office developments—the kind Question 1 supporters said would make traffic worse—are now the most likely to find easy approval in the Subarea. “Traffic is what drove this entire process,” she said. The issue has been so divisive that many Villagers on both sides are concerned about the long-term effects of the vitriol that has fueled the debate on social media and elsewhere. councilmembers Supporting have been urged to resign, and even issue-connected vandalism has been reported in the community. “I said I wouldn’t lose any friends over this—and I still probably have,” Kerber said.
A lone pedestrian walks a barren section of the Orchard Station Subarea along I-25. Greenwood Village voters decided against the controversial proposal for higher-density mixed-use development as the answer. File photo
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Art is a Creatura Psychedelica Marjorie Park ‘blows up’ on outdoor pop art
The Museum of Outdoor Art’s Creatura Psychedelica, a summer-long pop-up art display, was installed—such as it was, perhaps “blown-up” would be the better word—on the evening of June 10 in Greenwood Village’s Marjorie Park, adjacent Fiddler’s Green. It was an evening of inflatable art, delightful music—and ingenious fire when the new psychedelic inflatables met the park’s Wonderland mainstays.
ABOVE: A sun-setting performance by the Denver Fire Tribe heats up the night sky.
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A wild walk
From flame throwers to Vegas showgirls, the sight-filled Historic Downtown Littleton Block Party on June 10 had those and everything in between as four blocks of Main Street were closed to traffic for a show-stopping extravaganza that would have stopped traffic anyway.
The show goes on in Historic Downtown Littleton
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Rockabilly’s Dixie Leadfoot covers all the basses. Showgirl Brittany escorts a dinosaur down Main Street. Our job is not to question why.
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The Dave Frisk Band gets a sponsorship from The Villager.
Littleton’s Viewhouse was not even open yet, but Jennifer Ruppert, the marketing director, took in a “view” with Littleton City Councilmember Jerry Valdes and his wife Mary Pat.
Enigma cuts to the chase before moving on to chainsaws.
A nickel for her thoughts. Psychotherapist Debra Reece charges a copay. Pin-ups Amanda Brynoff and Corinne Zimmerly set the place on fire.
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LETTERS Congratulations to Greenwood Village voters
Fortunately, the old adage “money talks and bull**** walks” is not always true. Yesforgreenwoodvillage.com, (aka five City Councilmembers and Alberta Development Partners) spent thousands of dollars sending out multiple glossy mailings. Voters rejected their hard sell. The misrepresentations started when it was stated that an “experienced traffic analyst” was quoted as saying there would be less traffic and congestion—35 to 40 percent by 2020. The expert was not named
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and no report was provided. One cannot put in the square footage of two Park Meadows or increase the present 850,000 square feet to 2.8 million square feet without increasing traffic. Any statements Yes for Greenwood Village made after that point had no credibility. In the future voters should be provided non-bias information to help them vote for their future. Paul N. Tschetter, MD Greenwood Village
Time to improve intersection
The egress from Cherryridge Road onto southbound University Boulevard is very difficult to navigate. During St. Mary’s pick-up and drop-off hours, it is all but impossible to turn left out of Cherryridge and head south. There is a single central turn lane, which both northbound and southbound traffic from University use. This is different than other neighborhoods on University to the south, which have designated one-directional ingress and egress lanes. Because the northern
entrance to St. Mary’s and the exit of Cherryridge are located directly opposite one another on a west-east axis, northbound cars waiting to turn into St. Mary’s northern entrance block all access to the center lane of University for southbound traffic from Cherryridge. Students and parents dropping off their children often drive down the center lane during school hours to avoid sitting in traffic backed up along University. We have observed up to five cars at a time lined up to use the turn lane. We would suggest that St. Mary’s consider the possibility of moving their north-
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ern entrance 50-100 feet to the south. Cherryridge residents, student drivers and families would all be able to access the center lane. We feel it is incumbent upon us to try to improve this intersection and turn lane to avoid future tragedies. Drivers are becoming more impatient with the increase in traffic and can be observed making poor decisions. It would be a shame for us not to consider an engineering or other fix to improve public safety. Lucinda H. Greene Cherry Hills Village
Woof and Wine benefit was a barkin’ great time
The benefit for the Humane Society of the South Platte Valley at the Schomp automotive complex in Highlands Ranch on June 9 was a fun evening for dogs, cats and people too. A weekend getaway with a Mini Cooper was among the raffle items.
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The latest entry in expanding city of Lone Tree
The campus of the University of Colorado South Denver, formerly the Wildlife Experience museum, was officially welcomed into the city of Lone Tree on June 6 with a ceremony of city officials and CU leaders. The once-unincorporated location in Douglas County had previously used a Parker address. Lone Tree Mayor Jackie Millet receives a CU South lynx mascot.
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A comfort bike is a style of bicycle that’s easy on an aging body because it lets you ride Dear Savvy Senior, in a more comfortable upright My husband and I are interested in getting a couple of biposition. These bikes have high cycles for leisurely exercise and handlebars so you don’t have fun and would like to to hunch over, which get your recommeneases lower-back dation. We’re both apstrain and reduces proaching 60 and are pressure on the a little overweight, wrists and hands. and it’s been a while They also come since we rode. with wide tires for Easy Riders a smooth ride, offer fewer gears and Dear Easy, have soft wide seats If you’re interestto eliminate saddle ed in leisurely, recreBY JIM MILLER soreness. ational riding for fitMost comfort ness and fun, a great bikes also come with option is a “comfort bike,” shock-absorbing forks and seat which is very popular among posts for additional comfort. baby boomers. Here’s what you should know about this option, And some offer unique design along with some tips to help features like an ultra-low step-
My journey through the study of relationships A permission slip for science class? Perplexed, I went into my son’s seventh-grade class to learn more. The curricula covered reproduction anatomy and contraception. How does one get from reproduction to condoms? What about relationships? I gathered students and asked what they wanted to know about sex? After an awkward silence, responses came. “Does any- BY JONEEN body stay together anymore?” “How will I know I am in love?” “How far is too far?” I was determined to find answers. Twenty-five years ago, Google or SIRI did not exist. Libraries and bookstores were not helpful. I discovered that the University of Denver’s Center for Marriage and Family
Studies had a repository of research on this. Learning the data from Drs. Scott Stanley and Howard Markman, co-directors, and gathering the skills needed, I put these skills into fun, interactive activities and went back to my son’s teacher to ask if I could teach. He gave me three class periods. The students loved it. They were captivated and engaged. I invited the parents to class. One parent called The Denver Post and they did a story. Soon I was in 40 schools as a speaker. Hitting a nerve, I contracted curriculum experts, teachers and student focus groups, and a curriculum was born. MACKENZIE I then started a nonprofit organization called the Center for Relationship Education with the mission to teach the skills necessary to make relationships work. Now we have a family of curricula for youth, from fourth grade through adulthood, outlining the data and skills one needs to develop healthy relationships, whether family relationships,
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over bar that makes getting on and off easy for people with limited flexibility (like the Biria Easy Boarding at Biria.com) or the “flat-foot” design offered by many manufacturers, where the pedals are moved forward, away from the seat. This allows you to get a full-leg extension when you pedal, but keeps the seat in a lower position so when you’re stopped, you can put your feet down flat on the ground while seated, which is a great safety feature for older riders. Most major manufacturers including Electra, Sun, Raleigh, GT, Giant, and Trek all make a line of comfort bikes that cost between $300 and $800 or more depending on its features.
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friendships, romantic attachments, or even collegial relationships in the workplace. The Center for Relationship Education hosts marriageenhancement workshops and conferences for adults and adolescents. We train teachers throughout the country to impart relationship development skills to adolescents with the goals of increasing social and emotional wellness and reducing poverty by strengthening families. In this newly launched weekly column, I will be sharing with you some of the fascinating things I have learned. Perhaps what I share will be helpful in cultivating your relationships. As I share my heart, it is my hope that we will develop a friendship and a following as readers of this column. I look forward to getting to know and learn about you. I graduated from the University of Texas, School of Nursing. I am a former first lieutenant in the Air Force Nurse Corp and am certified prevention specialist. I am the president-founder of the Center for Relationship Education, which houses a federal poverty-prevention initiative entitled the Colorado Healthy Marriage Project, as well as a federal block grant
If the comfort bikes don’t meet your needs, another popular style among older riders is a recumbent bike. These are the low-to-the-ground, stretchedout-frame bikes with La-Z-Boy style seats that allow you to re-
cline with your legs positioned in front of you. Recumbent bikes are very comfy, easy on the back, arms and shoulders, and aerodynamic, which make them ideal for long rides. The disadvantages, because they are low-tothe-ground, are that they can be harder to balance and maneuver and are more difficult for other vehicles to see. If you worry about falling or want more stability when you ride, consider a three-wheel recumbent trike. See SunSeeker. bike and TerraTrike.com for a nice variety, but be aware that recumbent bikes are more expensive, typically ranging between $1,000 and $2,500. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to NBC’s “Today” show and author of “The Savvy Senior.”
that is being managed by the Colorado Department of Education. I am the lead author of the nationally recognized REAL (Relationship Education and Leadership) curriculum. I work in the public-policy arena addressing poverty prevention,
as well as health and wellness issues. Let’s have coffee sometime and get to know one another. You can learn more at my relationshipcenter.org. I can be reached at joneen@my relationshipcenter.org.
Bikes from big-box stores, like Walmart and Target, are massmarket bikes that may be less expensive, but the quality isn’t as good and they’re typically seven to eight pounds heavier. They also come in only one size, so you’re not likely to get a great fit. Before you buy any bike, be sure you take it for a test ride first to ensure that the seat and fit of the bike is comfortable, the brakes and shifters are easy to use, the gears can go low enough for climbing hills, and the frame and suspension adequately smooth the bumps.
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The Prius Four touring sedan is the latest product from Toyota in fuel-saving economy and efficient transportation. It is hard to visualize complete electric cars when this Prius delivers 52 miles to the gallon with a 1.8L four-cylinder engine. This is top-flight engineering by Toyota, designing some smart cars with the latest safety and intelligent features. The Prius Four is all about fuel economy and safety, sporting a five-star safety rating. One reason for this high rating are the many safety features encompassed in this vehicle, found in all Toyota models. The latest outstanding feature is the SST (Smart Stop Technology), which prevents the vehicle from striking a forward object. We’ve commented considerably on this new feature that assists the driver when distracted, either by the center console or cellphone, to avoid
a rear-end collision on the crowded freeways. How easy to start dialing the radio, using the phone, and glance away from the slow-moving traffic crawl for just a second. Prius vehicles have come a long way with their battery systems. Toyota offers an eightyear 100,000-mile warranty on
the batteries and component parts. It is amazing how much power the 1.8 L. engine produces and the performance of these battery and gasoline engine-powered vehicles. This Prius has a “1” rating for gashouse emissions, the best in the business for environmental concerns. The design of the Prius is spartan, nothing to rave about in appearance or design. The interior is special with a clean,
modern white interior and very comfortable leather-appearing “SofTex” seats. Manufactured in Aichi, Japan, the craftsmanship is excellent and the technology abundant. The suggested retail price is $30,015, but in Japanese cars the navigation and electronics are additional. This particular test car has many features that would not be necessary in the overall operation of the vehicle, such as illuminated door sills for $299. Buyers should shop the extra accessories and make conservative choices on optional equipment. This is a smart car for a long-range commuter to consider. Overall consumers can save an estimated $3,500 in fuel costs over a five-year period or much more. Prius vehicles do have some challenges in deep snow, and the battery power will not push through deep snow until the gasoline engine commences to operate. This has happened on several occasions operating Prius vehicles in heavy snow. Something to consider in snowcovered Colorado.
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Denver Center Alliance installs officers, recaps successful year
BY SCOTTIE TAYLOR IVERSON
What a year for Lois Paul and her board! She received plenty of accolades before passing the torch and her role as president of Denver Center Alliance to Pam Sletten, whose supportive parents were also in attendance. The 190-member strong Denver Center Alliance is the fundraising and awareness arm of Denver Center for the Performing Arts. The popular Hattitude event netted $80,000, and
for the first time Saturday Night Alive netted more than $1 million. When is the last time you enjoyed passed appetizers at a nonprofit luncheon and were offered a choice from four entrees—petit filet mignon, barbeque Scottish salmon salad, breast of chicken or roasted portobello mushroom ravioli? Mini dessert platters included carrot cake, blueberry and white chocolate cheesecake, Kona caber-
Pam Sletten, new president of Denver Center Alliance, her dad Paul and Immediate Past President Lois Paul.
net chocolate truffles and crème brulee, to perfection. That’s what Private Dining Director Kimi Brown and Fleming’s offered at the recent DCA Spring Membership Luncheon. After wine, much conversation and the gourmet spread, the 2017-2018 officers were installed. They are President Pam Sletten, President-elect Jennifer Dechtman, VPs of Membership Murri Bishop and
Terri Fisher, VP of Strategy Kelly Kiefer, VPs of Social Media & Alliance engagement Lois Paul and Kristin Teal, VPs of Young Professionals Mariette Moore and Jackie Devine, Recording Secretaries Robin Heppler and Stephanie Levert. The nominating committee members include Keri Christiansen, Steve Edmonds, Adrienne Ruston Fitzgibbons and Liz Orr.
ABOVE: Jennifer Taylor and her mom Debbie LaBrant-Hartung surround DCPA Director of Development David Zupancic. LEFT: Nominating Committee Chair Keri Christiansen, Dr. Olinga Hargreaves, Linda Frogge and Katie Walters. FAR LEFT: Robin Heppler, the 2017 Volunteer of the Year, and Valerie Taron, DCPA’s associate director of development, special events.
Nathan Yip Foundation’s annual sushi party features amazing menu
Having a summer sushi party has become a tradition to raise funds for the Nathan Yip Foundation. This year, gracious hosts Jimmy and Linda Yip decided to open their home for a feast that included several courses to please the palate. Amazing a la carte sushi and sashimi, including the highest-grade fish, was donated by Seattle Fish Company. Guest chef Miki Hashimoto of Tokio Restaurant in LoDo created a sushi boat with assorted sushi rolls. Gyoza, kara-age, seaweed salad, curry scallops, shrimp tempura udon, beef tataki and tuna salad were prepared on site, much to the delight of guests. Seattle Fish Company CEO James Iacino was a classmate of Nathan Yip at Kent Denver and has been a loyal supporter of the foundation. Also attending were Gary and Helen Newcomb, past NYF President David Thomson, Director of Philanthropy at Children’s Hospital Anne Hanson and husband David, Laurie Leder and Gary Watkins, Donna Kearns, Charlie Wilson, Carol Wolf, Channel 7 news anchor Anne Trujillo and husband Mike Kalush, who is NYF president. NYF focuses on education needs and is thrilled to provide help in Colorado’s rural areas.
LEFT: Jimmy and Linda Yip, founders of the Nathan Yip Foundation, in honor of their son. BELOW: Seated, left to right, Seattle Fish Company’s James Iacino and his wife Meghan, Ping Wolf, Carol Wolf, Nathan Yip Foundation board member Martha Hussain, Susan Brody and Nathan Yip Foundation Board President Mike Kalush. Standing, Kevin Gliwa and Irfan Hussain.
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Kalush announced exciting news, including STEM education and project/problem solving in Eads schools. Also, the NYF Center Consolidated Schools Home Visit Program in the San Luis Valley. Last year, the NYF Endowment Fund was started in hopes of keeping the dreams of Nathan Yip alive for many years to come. Gifts for this legacy plan may be discussed by contacting Tarika Cefkin at 303-817-8400 or tarika@ anathanyipfoundation.org.
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FLEURISH
Presenting Debutantes and Gentlemen of Distinction at Le Ball De Ballet Carousel Denver Ballet Guild presented “Carousel: The 49th Annual Le Ball de Ballet” June 10 at Boettcher Concert Hall at the Denver Performing Arts Complex. On a hot late spring evening, a stylish ride on the “Carousel” cooled off the night as high fashion and elegance presented the 49th annual class of Debutantes and Young Men of Distinction.
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Debutantes Sarah MacKenzie of Cherry Hills Village and Sofia Arnold of Denver.
Caleb Young with 2017 Young Gentlemen of Distinction— Theodore Richardson of Cherry Hills Village and Justin Reeves of Greenwood Village, Lorenzo Melendez and Osamah Zmily.
Nathan Bartell, his father Dan, his debutante daughter Nina, her mother Carla and her son Jord. Rachel Manning and her grandfather Stan Marston of Littleton.
Debutantes raising a toast with their bouquets, along with Committee Chair Jane Buckley in gold.
New York-New Jersey Port Authority Capt. Richard Bellucci with Raymond Bellucci, Le Ball de Ballet Prima Patron sponsor.
Debutante Bridget Anderson of Bow Mar, Young Gentleman of Distinction Stefen Bellucci of Arvada and Debutante Mollie Cantor of Denver.
Ballet Ariel Dances at Hampden Hall
Chelsea Cusack as Nag, Jared Mazurek as Nagaina, Ariel Gilliam as Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, and Jennifer Kuhn as Darzee from the Jungle Book.
Take a break from the heat and join Ballet Ariel for an entertaining performance that is fun for the whole family. Ballet Ariel is dancing excerpts from their exciting season of shows including ‘Cinderella’, and ‘Rikki-Tikki-Tavi’ in a free performance on Thursday, July 20 at 2 p.m. at Hampden Hall in the Englewood Civic Center, Englewood Parkway, 2nd Floor. For more information, call 303945-4388 or visit ballet ariel.org.
Lena Bloszies, Ben Stone and Maddy Harding of Greenwood Village.
Meals on ‘Hairspray’
Diane McClymonds, center, executive director of TLC Meals on Wheels, joins board members Jill Elwood, Bruce Beckman, Dennis Buelow, John Streelman and Kathy Kreidler at the organization’s annual theater
night benefit June 7 at Littleton’s Town Hall Arts Center. Patrons enjoyed samplings donated by local restaurants and a special musical performance of John Waters’s Hairspray. Photo by Peter Jones
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Bessie’s Hope pours out hope for elderly Bessie’s Hope is on the move. Twenty-three years ago, the dream was born of several ladies who wished to enhance the lives of nursing-home elders by providing education, training and relationship-building volunteer programs for youth of all ages. Sixty percent of nursinghome residents receive no personal visits. Many of Bessie’s Hope youth volunteers who help change that sad fact come from at-risk programs and residential treatment centers. Through Bessie’s Hope, these youth and elders connect, and both feel needed, valued and respected. A 92-year-old resident put it this way: “I love it when the kids come and we hug.” The Bridge of Love Gala
was held at the lead active lives newly remodeled with Terri operatMarriott DTC to ing 5-Star Talent a large ballroom and Entertainment in the Rocky audience. Former Mountain region, Cherry Hills Mayand Al being coor Doug Tisdale owner and presiwas master of ceremonies and aucdent of Northern tioneer extraordiElectric, a nationnaire, selling excital company that ing auction items employs hundreds that included three of electrical techexotic safari trips nicians and to opto Africa. erate complex sysHolloway, one of tem installations. the Bessie’s Hope The event founders and execchairperson was utive co-directors, local leader Jan in a dazzling red Hammond. Her gown, performed Stephanie Bender, Doug Tisdale, Jan Hammond committee chairs a loving song about and Linda Halloway. included silent-aucher grandmother. tion chairs Nancy Her talented perRawls and Pam Silsie’s Hope in their lives. formance was an emotional Al and Terri Fisher were verberg. Sponsorship chairs highlight of the evening. the 2017 Angel Award recipi- were Iva Lou Bailey and Dr. Testimony was heard ents, the highest honor given Rick and Robin Fort. Décor from a variety of age groups to Bessie’s Hope volunteers. chair was Kay Ray. Candy laon the significance of Bes- The local Villager couple dies, selling those chocolate
bars, were Buddi Boryla, Jan Giese Harley and Marsha Harris-Rothman. The very successful event had 35 volunteers who participated in the annual Bridge of Love gala. This is how high school leadership class member Dillion McLane describes Bessie’s Hope: “It is important to bring youth and elders together in this way because the elders enjoy reminiscing about their younger years when they see the youth of today.” The presenting sponsors for the evening event were The Denver Post and Rich and Sue Jones, along with a long list of patron donors, including Susan Kiely’s gift honoring LaFawn Biddle and Arlene Johnson, two great Village philanthropists. The evening concluded with dancing to the Syndicates band.
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Doug Tisdale, Mort Marks and Richard Tashma.
Beverly Black donated a Chanel basket of products.
Lynn Cottrell
Lynn McDonald, Terri Fisher, Kevin McDonald, and Al Fisher. Al and Terri were the 2017 Community Angel Award recipients.
Terry Vitale and Adrianna Fitzgibbons.
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Toyota Avalon hybrid is smart choice BY H. THROTTLE AUTO COLUMNIST
The Toyota Avalon is a class act made in Georgetown, Ky. The design and beauty of this car live up to its brand name. The paint is described as “Partisan Night Pearl Black.” The interior is just as classy with premium leather trim, ventilated and heated front seats. This Avalon can compete in looks and performance with much higher-priced cars at $42,550, fully loaded with every new technical innovation. Toyota has been one of the pioneers in advancing hybrid science and physics into its line of vehicles. This hybrid system has now reached a very attractive role in powering vehicles and producing outstanding performance and fuel efficiency. This Avalon hybrid averages 40 mpg with ease and has extraordinary acceleration with the hybrid synergy drive system that allows shifting to one of the six forward speeds from the drive range. Toyota makes a great transmission that is very similar in all of their car models. It is easy and accommodating to
simply put the car in fourth or fifth gear when climbing or descending a road heading up the mountains. Driving a hybrid takes a little more skill in the safety department because the car starts and moves in complete
SPORT. Once underway, the car’s four-cylinder engine starts and the 2.5L engine produces great performance. Horsepower is not listed with the hybrid model, but I must guess somewhere in the 200 hp category.
Safety ratings on the Avalon are a five-star overall, welldeserved with an arsenal of safety equipment described as “Toyota Safety Sense.” This package includes a precollision safeguard that now includes pedestrians and will
silence. There is no roaring of the engine or burning excess fuel as the motor warms up. Very clear color cameras give the driver a full rearview. A choice can be made to drive on battery EV power, ECO or
The motor quietly reverts to battery system and kicks in on stops. The friction of starting and stopping recharges the battery system. Toyota now offers a 10-year warranty on the batteries.
stop the car when the camera system senses that the car will strike an object. This is important as we tend to pull out that smartphone to take a call, or worse to make a call. This is a very danger-
ous habit and it takes our eyes and minds off the roadway for a few split seconds. The new safety systems alert the driver if you stray across a lane line and alerts you when a car is passing. Avalon has the Star Safety System that gives the best brakes, lights and seatbelts that money can buy. These safety features lead to the perfect five-star safety rating. We love to keep our old cars that run forever with maintenance for many miles. However, with the increasing traffic and constant road hazards, having the latest safety equipment can be lifesaving for the driver and passengers. Perhaps one of the single most important aspects of purchasing a new vehicle is safety and increased fuel economy, as this Avalon’s 40 mpg and vast safety-equipment inventory are all included in the suggested retail price. Great sound, comfortable seating, nice decorum, pride in ownership of such a beautiful and graceful designed car makes this Avalon hybrid a smart choice.
Sheridan Boulevard repaving and repairs project to begin week of June 12 The Colorado Department of Transportation and APC Construction are scheduled to begin the Sheridan Boulevard repaving and repairs project the week of June 12. Completion of this project is targeted
FORECLOSURES COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0137-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 21, 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) Paul Bonilla Original Beneficiary(ies) National City Mortgage Co Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PNC Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust July 26, 2002 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 21, 2002 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B2153673 Original Principal Amount $217,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $179,220.06 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4) (i), you are hereby notified that the
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for later this winter. The $5.2 million project focuses on the maintenance of Sheridan Boulevard between Arizona Avenue and Hampden Avenue (US Highway 285). Work includes asphalt repav-
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 10, BLOCK 1, CHERRY CREEK VISTA, FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 10925 E Berry Ave, 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, 07/12/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the
ing, concrete ADA curb ramp upgrades, minor repairs of the Bear Creek bridge and traffic signal pole replacements at the intersections of Evans and Yale Avenues. “This project will address much needed maintenance for one of the city’s most used highways,” said CDOT Resident Engineer Robert Smith. “The repairs will not only create a smoother driving surface for motorists, but the upgrad-
ed curb ramps and traffic signal upgrades are being made with pedestrians in mind.”
Phases of work
Initial phases of the project includes concrete work associated with ramp and gutter upgrades. Asphalt removal and replacement will begin in mid-August and take place at night, as to impact the public as minimally as possible. Bridge work over Bear Creek near Hampden Avenue will be
conducted within the month of September, while the traffic signal pole replacements will take place from June to November. Normal working hours are Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Fridays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Night work is expected to begin in August, and will have working hours of 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. from Sunday through Thursday.
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PAGE 16 | THE VILLAGER • June 15, 2017 — Continued from page 15 — 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 5/18/2017 Last Publication 6/15/2017 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: 03/21/2017 , 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-17-765022-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: May 18, 2017 Last Publication: June 15, 2017 Legal # 0137-2017 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0144-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 22, 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) Eric Harold Bush and Diana K Bush Original Beneficiary(ies) Morgan Stanley Credit Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt RAYMOND JAMES BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust August 22, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 16, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B5139923 Original Principal Amount $925,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $750,819.34 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. ALL THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE AND STATE OF COLORADO, KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 2, A RESUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF PLOTS 295 AND 296, SOUTH DENVER GARDENS, TOGETHER WITH THE VACATED WEST 429.88 FEET OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF PLATTE AVENUE ADJOINING SAID LOT 2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 5700 S University Blvd, Greenwood Village, CO 80121. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 07/12/2017, 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 5/18/2017 Last Publication 6/15/2017 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: 03/22/2017 , 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) 573-1080 Attorney File # 17-00101SH 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: May 18, 2017 Last Publication: June 15, 2017 Legal # 0144-2017 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0146-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 22, 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) WENDY KOSTKA AND BRIAN NEWMAN Original Beneficiary(ies) ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, INC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Nationstar Mortgage LLC Date of Deed of Trust December 10, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 30, 2003 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B3275126 Original Principal Amount $118,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $90,128.75 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT ‘A’ AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. Also known by street and number as: 4454 S Acoma 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, 07/12/2017, 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 5/18/2017 Last Publication 6/15/2017 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
LEGALS 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: 03/22/2017 , 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: Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Lauren Tew #45041 Nichole Williams #49611 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000006606339 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. 0146-2017 EXHIBIT A PART OF N 1/2 NW 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 68 WEST, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A POINT 316 FEET WEST AND 230 FEET NORTH OF SOUTHEAST CORNER OF N 1/2 NW 1/4 OF SAID SECTION, THENCE EAST 125 FEET, THENCE NORTH 62 1/2 FEET, THENCE WEST 125 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 62 1/2 FEET OF THE POINT OF BEGINNING (BEING WHAT WILL BE DESCRIBED AS THE SOUTH 12/5 FEET OF LOT 14 AND ALL OF LOTS 15 AND 16, BLOCK 16, WOLLENWEBER’S BROADWAY HEIGHTS, SECOND ADDITION, WHEN PLAT OF SAME IS FILED, County of Arapahoe State of Colorado. Published in The Villager First Publication: May 18, 2017 Last Publication: June 15, 2017 Legal # 0146-2017 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0162-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 29, 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) Ben Heimlich Jr Original Beneficiary(ies) Universal Lending Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America Date of Deed of Trust May 28, 2002 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 11, 2002 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B2107519 Original Principal Amount $225,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $179,208.04 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 5, BLOCK 6, CHERRY HILLS CREST, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 6100 S Elizabeth Way, Greenwood Village, CO 80121. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 07/19/2017, 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 5/25/2017 Last Publication 6/22/2017 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 38-38-
103.1 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: 03/29/2017 , 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-17-763373-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: May 25, 2017 Last Publication: June 22, 2017 Legal # 0162-2017 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0165-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 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) Richard C Bemis and Anita L Bemis Original Beneficiary(ies) Value Financial Mortgage Services, Inc Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Finance of America Reverse LLC Date of Deed of Trust April 02, 2012 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 06, 2012 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D2038044 Original Principal Amount $787,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $327,305.00 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 59, THE HILLLS AT CREEK FILING THREE, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 10973 E Crestline Ave, 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, 07/19/2017, 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 5/25/2017 Last Publication 6/22/2017 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: 03/31/2017 , 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: 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-17-764924-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: May 25, 2017 Last Publication: June 22, 2017 Legal # 0165-2017 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0195-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On April 14, 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) Anggia Sibuea Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Chapel Mortgage Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR IXIS REAL ESTATE CAPITAL TRUST 2005-HE4 MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-HE4 Date of Deed of Trust March 31, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 06, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B5048945 Original Principal Amount $49,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $43,548.00 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 12, BLOCK 1, RIDGEVIEW HILLS NORTH SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 4282 E Peakview Cir, Centennial, CO 80121. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/02/2017, 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 6/8/2017 Last Publication 7/6/2017 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: 04/14/2017 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) repre-
senting 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) 573-1080 Attorney File # 17-00120SH 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: June 8, 2017 Last Publication: July 6, 2017 Legal # 0195-2017 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0203-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On April 19, 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) JAMES P GRIFFITHS III AND MARIE A GRIFFITHS Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (“FANNIE MAE”), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Date of Deed of Trust May 17, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 24, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B6077543 Original Principal Amount $269,600.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $232,303.61 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 1, BLOCK 7A, PALOS VERDES SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 6050 E Maplewood Ave, Centennial, CO 80111. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/09/2017, 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 6/15/2017 Last Publication 7/13/2017 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: 04/19/2017 , 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 Toni M. Owan #30580 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 17-914-29935 The Attorney above is acting as a
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TREASURER 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 Thomas J. Pharo, Jr., US Home Corporation 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 Robert S. Belica, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: THAT PART OF THE SE 1/4 OF SEC 25-5-66 DESC AS BEG 727.11 FT S OF NE COR OF SD SE 1/4 TH S 77.67 FT TH W 280.45 FT TH N 77.67 FT TH E 280.37 FT TO BEG EX M/R’S SEC 25-5-66 (A/K/A DIRECTOR’S PARCEL #1) and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to Robert S. Belica; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2010; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of US Home Corporation for said year 2010; That said Robert S. Belica, on the 23rd day of April, 2017, the present holder of said Certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Robert S. Belica, on or about the 17th day of October, 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 8th day of June, 2017, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in The Villager First Publication: June 15, 2017 Last Publication: June 29, 2017 Legal # 7502 ____________________________ 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 Rosemary K. Rust, U.S. Bank N.A. as Trustee for the holders of Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Capital, Inc. Trust 2002-HE1 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2002-HE1 You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 7th day of November, 2013, A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Robert S. Belica, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: UNIT 9 BLDG F PER CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION RECORDED B 2437 P 124 THE SECOND TIMBERS CONDOS AMENDED 1ST SUPPLEMENT and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to Robert S. Belica; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2012; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Rosemary K. Rust for said year 2012; That said Robert S. Belica, on the 23rd day of April, 2017, the present holder of said Certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Robert S. Belica, on or about the 17th day of October, 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 Trea-
surer’s Deed.
Respondents.
Witness my hand this 8th day of June, 2017, A.D.
Linda M. Arnold, Reg. #16764 Senior Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-636-1882 Fax: (303) 636-1889
Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in The Villager First Publication: June 15, 2017 Last Publication: June 29, 2017 Legal # 7503 ____________________________
ARAPAHOE COUNTY
ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, Colorado shall make final settlement with GH Phipps Construction Company for its work completed for Arapahoe County on the project identified as CPT and APZ Play Areas. The work generally consisted of General Construction. Final Settlement will be made on July 5, 2017. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by GH Phipps Construction Company or any of its subcontractors, or that has supplied rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used by GH Phipps Construction Company) or any of its subcontractors in or about the performance of the work done for the above-described project whose claim therefore has not been paid by GH Phipps Construction Company or any of its subcontractors may file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid with the Arapahoe County Attorney’s Office (on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners) at 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, CO 80166, at any time up to and including July 5, 2017. This Notice is published in accordance with Section 38-26-107 of C.R.S., and all claims, if any, shall be filed in accordance with this statutory section. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement and/or claim prior to the aforementioned date for filing claims shall release Arapahoe County, its officers, agents and employees from any or all liability, claims, and suits for payment due from GH Phipps Construction Company. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: June 15, 2017 Legal # 7501 ____________________________ DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for Arapahoe County, Colorado and Incorporated Areas The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency has issued a preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report, reflecting proposed flood hazard determinations within Arapahoe County, Colorado and Incorporated Areas. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. Technical information or comments are solicited on the proposed flood hazard determinations shown on the preliminary FIRM and/or FIS report for Arapahoe County, Colorado and Incorporated Areas. These flood hazard determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to either adopt or show evidence of being already in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. However, before these determinations are effective for floodplain management purposes, you will be provided an opportunity to appeal the proposed information. For information on the statutory 90day period provided for appeals, as well as a complete listing of the communities affected and the locations where copies of the FIRM are available for review, please visit FEMA’s website at www.fema.gov/ plan/prevent/fhm/bfe, or call the FEMA Map Information eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627). Published in The Villager First Publication: June 15, 2017 Last Publication: June 22, 2017 Legal # 7504 ____________________________
COURTS
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: ANTONIO ALLEN, JAMES ALLEN, AND ASARYIAH ALLEN Children, And concerning: CHERONDA ALLEN AND JOAQUIN ALLEN
Case No: 17JV0073 Division: 14 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT ______ PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding JOAQUIN ALLEN is set for August 8, 2017 at 10:20 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 dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code. Date: June 6, 2017 Linda M. Arnold, No. 16764 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, CO 80012 (303-636-1882 (P) (303) 636-1889 (F) Published in The Villager Published: June 15, 2017 Legal # 7505 ____________________________ 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: AALIYAH GOODE Child, And concerning: MICHELLE JUNG AND DRE’SHAWN GOODE Respondents. Linda M. Arnold, Reg. #16764 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-636-1882 / Fax: (303) 6361889 Case No: 17JV0223 Division: 14 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT ______ PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding MICHELLE JUNG is set for July 10, 2017 at 2:30 P.M. in Division 14 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7305 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code. Date: June 6, 2017 Linda M. Arnold, No. 16764 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, CO 80012 (303-636-1882 (P) (303) 636-1889 (F) Published in The Villager Published: June 15, 2017 Legal # 7506 ____________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, Petitioner, IN THE INTEREST OF: TRAVIS SAMUELS, Child, and concerning KAYLA BANKS aka KAYLA COLONDRES and JOHN DOE, Respondents, and concerning JOANA PEREZ and CECELIA PEREZ-VASQUEZ, Special Respondents. Pax Moultrie, Esq. Registration No. 37945 Assistant County Attorney 14980 E. Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-636-1895 I (F) 303-636-1889 Case No: 17JV312 Division: 14 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT To The Respondents:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding KAYLA BANKS AKA COLONDRES is set for June 28, 2017, at the hour of 2:30 p.m., in Division 14, at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7305 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child(ren), dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code. Dated this 8th day of June, 2017. Pax Moultrie, Reg. #7945 Assistant County Attorney 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 (303) 636-1895 Published in The Villager Published: June 15, 2017 Legal # 7507 ____________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, Petitioner, IN THE INTEREST OF: LESLY ARIAS aka LESLY PARAMO, Child, and concerning SANDRA PARAMO aka SANDRA ESPINOZAPARAMO aka SANDRA ESPINOZA and EDGAR ARIAS ALVAREZ, Respondents. Pax Moultrie, Esq., Reg. No. 37945 Assistant County Attorney 14980 E. Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-636-1879I (F) 303-636-1889 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT Case No: 17JV144 Division: 14 To The Respondents: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding EDGAR ARIAS ALVAREZ is set for July 19, 2017 at the hour of 2:30 p.m., in Division 14, at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7305 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child(ren), dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code. Pax Moultrie, Reg. #3’7945 Assistant County Attorney 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 (303) 636-1895 Published in The Villager Published: June 15, 2017 Legal # 7508 ____________________________
GREENWOOD VILLAGE
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT For Greenwood Village Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado will make final payment at the City Hall, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591 at 4:00 p.m. on June 30, 2017, to Frontier Environmental Services LLC, for all work done by said contractor for the project called 2016 Westlands Parkside Pond, said construction being within the boundaries of the City of Greenwood Village, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, subject to prior satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said work by the City of Greenwood Village. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, provisions, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractors, at any time up to and including time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim to the City Manager, City of Greenwood Village, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591, at or before the time and date hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement or claim at any time up to and including the time of final settlement will release said City of Greenwood Village, Colorado, its Council, officers, agents and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim. ATTEST: BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
/s/ Susan Ortiz, City Clerk /s/ Ron Rakowsky, Mayor Published in The Villager First Publication: June 8, 2017 Last Publication: June 15, 2017 Legal # 7489 ____________________________ BID INFORMATION ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado (the “City”) will receive sealed bids at Greenwood Village City Hall, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111, until 10:00 A.M. June 30, 2017. The specifications for the Police Department Lobby/Records Remodel are currently available at the Greenwood Village website at www.greenwoodvillage.com/bids. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to make final determination in the event of duplications. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for opening thereof. 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. Contractor shall warrant and guarantee all Workmanship performed for a period of two (2) years from the date of Final Completion. Under this warranty, Contractor agrees to repair or replace, at its own expense and under the direction of the Project Manager, any portion of the Workmanship which fails or is defective, unsound, unsatisfactory because of materials or workmanship, or which is not in conformity with the provisions of the Contract Documents. Pre-bid meeting June 19, 2017 10:00 A.M. (Mandatory) Location: 6060 S. Quebec Street Greenwood Village, CO. 80111 Questions will be accepted until 2:00 P.M. on June 28, 2017 Bids will be opened publicly at 10:01 A.M. June 30, 2017 at the City of Greenwood Village; City Hall and shall be tabulated by the City. Any questions regarding the project should be directed to Don Wright at (303) 486-5763. /s/ Heather Vidlock Director of Community Development Published in The Villager First Publication: June 8, 2017 Last Publication: June 15, 2017 Legal # 7490 ____________________________
SPECIAL DISTRICTS INVITATION TO BID 2017 SOUTHGATE OFFICE REMODEL PROJECT Sealed Bids for construction of the 2017 Southgate Office Remodel Project will be received by the Southgate Sanitation District at the office of the District, 3722 E Orchard Rd, Centennial, CO 80121, until no later than 2:00 PM local time, on June 16, 2017, and then publicly opened and read immediately thereafter. The Work generally consists of the interior renovation of approximately 5,133 SF. Spaces include reception area, offices, board room, break room, copy/server room, and restrooms. Contract Documents may be obtained and/or examined electronically by visiting http:// southgatedistricts.org/Bids.aspx. Addenda for the project will be posted to the website. Interested Bidders may perform a pre-bid walk between 12:30 PM and 4:30 PM local time, on June 12, 2017 at the project site, 3722 E Orchard Rd, Centennial, CO 80121. In order for Southgate to maintain an accurate list of planholders, each General Contractor shall complete the following required steps: 1. Submit the following information to Christina Baca at cbaca@ southgatedistricts.org: Company Name: Address: Phone Number: Email Address: Contact Person: Specific questions regarding this Project may only be submitted in writing electronically to cbaca@ southgatedistricts.org. Last day to submit questions is June 13, 2017. Bids shall be in accordance with the Bid Documents. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish payment and performance bonds required by law for public works projects and provide satisfactory evidence of insurance coverage required by the Contract. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids and to waive any informalities and irregularities in any Bids. SOUTHGATE SANITATION DISTRICT
Published in The Villager First Publication: June 8, 2017 Last Publication: June 15, 2017 Legal # 7477 ____________________________ INVITATION TO BID Bid proposals will be received by the Cherry Creek Village Water District for the “2017 Fire Hydrant Replacements” project at the office of Kennedy/ Jenks Consultants, 143 Union Boulevard, Suite 600, Lakewood, CO 80228 until 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 6, 2017. The project is located in the City of Greenwood Village, generally north of East Belleview Avenue and east of South Yosemite Street, in Arapahoe County, Colorado. Work includes removal and replacement of five (5) fire hydrant assemblies per Denver Water Standards. Excavation, traffic control, and site restoration will be required. Contract Documents, complete with plans, specifications, and proposal forms, may be obtained at no cost by contacting Kennedy/Jenks at 303-985-3636. The Bidder to whom a contract is awarded will be required to furnish “Performance and Maintenance” and “Labor and Material Payment” bonds to the District. The “Performance and Maintenance” and “Labor and Material Payment” bonds shall be furnished in the amount of 100 percent of the contract, in conformity with the requirements of the Contract Documents. The District reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, or to accept that proposal or combination of proposals, if any, which in its sole and absolute judgment, will under all circumstances best serve the District’s interest. No proposal will be accepted from any firm, person, or corporation, who is a defaulter as to surety or otherwise, or is deemed incompetent, irresponsible, or unreliable by the District Board of Directors. No bids will be considered which are received after the time mentioned, and any bids so received after the scheduled closing time shall be returned to the bidder unopened. Cherry Creek Village Water District Published in The Villager Published: June 15, 2017 Legal # 7486 ____________________________ CITYSET METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 NOTICE CONCERNING 2016 BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested parties that the necessity has arisen to amend the CitySet Metropolitan District No. 2 (“District”) 2016 Budget, and that copies of the proposed Amended 2016 Budget have been filed at the Districts’ offices, 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection; and that adoption of a Resolution Amending the 2016 Budget will be considered at a public meeting of the Board of Directors of the Districts to be held at the offices of Stonebridge Companies, 9100 East Panorama Drive, Suite 300, Englewood, Colorado on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at 11:00 A.M. Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the Resolution to Amend the 2016 Budget, inspect and file or register any objections thereto. CITYSET METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 By /s/ Lisa A. Jacoby Secretary Published in The Villager Published: June 15, 2017 Legal # 7500 ____________________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Norma J. Rennell, also known as Norma J. Delker, also known as Norma Rennell, also known as Norma Jennie Delker, also known as Norma Jennie Rennell, Deceased Case Number 2017PR228 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 October 10, 2017, or the claims may be forever barred. Karla A. Marlow 6016 S. Florence Ct. Englewood, CO 80111 Published in The Villager First Publication: June 8, 2017 Last Publication: June 22, 2017 Legal # 7468 ____________________________ NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Robert Loup a/k/a Robert E. Loup a/k/a Robert Erwin Loup, Deceased Case Number 2017PR30411 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 October 10, 2017, or the claims may be forever barred. James S. Loup Personal Representative c/o Loup Development Company 44 Inverness Drive East, Bldg. E Englewood, CO 80112 Published in The Villager First Publication: June 8, 2017 Last Publication: June 22, 2017 Legal # 7481
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PAGE 18 | THE VILLAGER • June 15, 2017 Castle. Featuring: The Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame. Mini tour of the Castle and light refreshments. Cash bar. Reservations: 303-688-5555.
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
es allowed. June 15, Ryan Chris & The Rough Cuts June 22, Hazel Miller; June 29, That Eighties Bank.
Major survey of Western art
Through Sept. 10, Denver Art Museum will debut its first major exhibition of visual legacy of “The Western” through fine art, film and popular culture. 160 paintings, photography, prose and film from the mid-1800s to present. Call 720-865-5000.
Denver Public Art Summer Tours
Summer 2017, Airport Art Tours June 2, July 7, and Aug. 4, noon. Union Station History and Public Art Tour, June 10 and 24, July 8 and 22, and Aug. 12 and 26, 10 a.m. Two bicycle tours: Cherry Creek Trail Urban Arts Fund Bike Tour July 16, Aug. 13 and Sept. 10, 3 p.m. and Downtown Denver Public Art Bike Tour June 4 and Sept. 10, 10 a.m. Info: 720-865-5562.
Floral and Fowl- The Artwork of Michael Warren and Darryl Trott at Old South Frame and Gallery
June 16-Sept. 30. Opening reception June 16, 6-10 p.m., at 1588 S. Pearl St., Denver. Catering compliments of Brothers BBQ. All pieces are original paintings from a private collection. Info: 303-715-3828.
Tesoro Cultural Center 20 Summer Weekends
June 16-18, “Honor the Buffalo,” featured artists: Pahponee and Matt Elston. June 23-25, “Fandango.” Featured artists: Jose A. Lucero & Yvonne Jaramillo.
Douglas Land Conservancy 4th Annual ‘Capturing the Beauty of Open Land’
June 24, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and June 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at White Pavilion, 414 Perry St., Castle Rock. Artists can paint on beautiful, private properties in southern Douglas County between June 20-30. Culminating in a galley exhibit featuring hundreds of works created during the week. Info: douglaslandconservancy.org. Free to view art work June 24-25.
Free Movie Nights
June 26, Lego Batman; July 10, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off; July 17, Finding Dory; July 24, Top Gun; Aug. 7, Sing. Infinity Park with a new jumbo screen. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., movie at 7:30.
Arapahoe Philharmonic presents two free concerts
July 2, Fisher Auditorium, 3800 S. Logan St., Englewood. 3 p.m.; July 3, 7:45, Harry A Nottingham Park, Avon. Followed by a fireworks display. Info: 303-781-1892.
Free Concerts in Parker’s new amphitheater
June-July on Thursdays. Discovery Park, 20115 E. Main St. Concessions not available at the facility. Open-space design. No alcoholic beverag-
27th annual Cherry Creek Arts Festival
July 1-3, Hundreds of artists on the streets of Cherry Creek North. 255 national and international artists in 13 media categories. June 30, Opening Gala for Art Education hosted by the JW Marriott Denver Cherry Creek at 5 p.m. with a private artist preview and purchase reception on Cherry Creek North’s Clayton Street between Second and Third avenues. Gala dinner at JW Marriott at 7 p.m. Distinguished patron Arrow Electronics will be honored. Tickets: CherryArts.org/Gala.
BUSINESS BRIEFS
T is For Table ribbon cutting
June 15, 4-6 p.m. at 6955 S. York St., Centennial. Your resource for home entertaining and gifts. An event of South Metro Denver Chamber.
CHAMBERS
Englewood Chamber Women in Business Breakfast
June 20, 7:30-9:15 a.m., 401 W. Hampden Ave. Speaker: Dr. Denise Norton, well-known Denver surgeon. $15 for members with RSVP and $17 at the door. Call 303-789-4473.
South Metro Denver Chamber Economic Development meeting
June 21, 7:30- 9 a.m. Coffee and breakfast, 7-7:30 a.m. “The Growth of Arapahoe County: Long Term Issues and Opportunities.” Update: Bob Golden, CEO, South Metro Chamber and panel discussion with county commissioners. Moderator: David Schlatter. Chamber office, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial. Register: Call 303-795-0142.
EVENTS
Tweet Kimball’s Birthday extravaganza
June 17, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m., castle tours & cocktails; 6:30, welcome presentation & Tweet’s story; 7:00, Western style dinner; 8-9 p.m. performance/tribute to Patsy Cline with “Purely Patsy Cline’”; $75. Cherokee Ranch, Sedalia. Tickets: 720627-7175.
Denver Rose Society Show
June 18, 1-6 p.m., Free with Denver Botanic Gardens admission. Mitchell Hall. More than 200 roses cut from local gardens for judging & display.
3-Day Painting Workshop
June 21-23, Plein Air with Don Sahli at Cherokee Ranch, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. /2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Outdoor venue. Sahli is a student of the Russian School of Painting. Limited to 10 students. Fee $395. Reservations: 303-588-2226. donsahli. com
Dynamic Women of Colorado
June 27, 5:30 p.m. Cherokee Ranch &
Summer Boot Camp
Through June 30, four-weeks, open to all. Co-ed outdoor boot camp. Choose Mon.-Fri. or Mon., Wed. and Fri., 5:45 -7 a.m. Lose weight and get in shape at Westlands Park, then shower and get ready at Greenwood Athletic Club. Register online at GreenwoodATC.com/ Bootcamps or call 303-770-2582 ext. 274, or email andream@ greenwoodatc.com
Bereavement Support Group
Through July 26, 2-3:30 p.m. at Jewish Family Service, 3201 S. Tamarac Drive in Denver. Rafael Spiritual Healing Services, a program of Jewish Family Service Mental Health Specialists and the Jewish Community Chaplaincy. Co-facilitated by Rabbi Eliot Baskin, D. Min., Jewish Community Chaplain and Arleen Gershen, LCSW, a JFS psychotherapist. $100 for eight sessions. Register: 720-248-4598 or agershen@jewishfamilyservice. org.
ADL Mountain States Annual Meeting
June 15, 7-8:45 p.m., Temple Sinai, 3509 S. Glencoe St., Denver. Speaker: Megan PhelpsRoper, former Westboro Baptist Church member who escaped to become an ally against hate. Free tickets: adl2017_annual_mtg.eventbrite.com or call 303-830-7177.
Littleton Fire Muster
June 17, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fire-truck parade and muster in Historic Downtown Littleton. Free event sponsored by Schomp Automotive in partnership with Mile High Hook Ladder, an allvolunteer antique fire-truck club. Parade starts at the intersection of S. Bannock St., and W. Littleton Blvd. At Arapahoe Community College, aerial platform trucks will hoist their ladders sky-high to spray water on the crowds. Info: schomp.com
Freedom Service Dogs: 30 Years
June 22, 5-7:30 p.m. Grand opening celebration at 7193 S. Dillon Court, Englewood. Formal remarks at 6:30 p.m. Meet service dogs in training, food from local food trucks. RSVP: freedomservicedogs.org or call 303-922-6231.
Color: Works by Teresa Booth Brown
Through-Aug. 6, Opening reception May 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Artist talk at 6:30 p.m. From a simple composition, each painting is developed intuitively by the addition and subtraction of paint, collage and drawing. Denver Botanic Gardens. Info: 720-85-3552.
Calder: ‘Monumental’ at Denver Botanic Gardens
Through Sept. 24, American artist Alexander Calder’s bold sculptures on view at York Street location. Tickets: 720-865-3552.
FREE EDUCATIONAL CLASSES:
June19, 1:30-2:30 p.m. “Anticoagulation Basics.” Learn to live with Warfarin/Coumadin. June 19, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. “Diabetes, Prediabetes and Insulin Resistance.” Learn how to control blood sugar. Classes presented by Susan Buckley, RD, CDE at South Denver Heart Center. Register: 303744-1065 or southdenver.com
FREE EVENTS
SCFD Free Days at Denver Botanic Gardens
June 18, 1-6 p.m., Free Event with Gardens’ admission. Denver Rose Society Annual Show. 200 roses cut from local gardens for judging and display.
FUNDRAISER Do at the Zoo
June 15, 7-10 p.m. Tasty bites from more than 60 restaurants and breweries. Fundraiser for the zoo $175/per adult. denverzoo.org/doatthezoo
Colorado Celebrity Classic to Benefit TAPS
June 16-17. June 16, Saluting Our Fallen Heroes Dinner & Songwriters Show at the Ranch at Cherry Creek, 6-10 p.m. June 17, Eisenhower Golf Club at Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. Shotgun start at 11 a.m. Info: 303-l6960450 or lcottrell@TAPS.org.
Cocktails for a Cause Firefly Autism
pediatric-cancer research. TAC Air and CenturyLink Hangars, Centennial Airport, 7425 S. Peoria Circle. Tickets: 303-758-2130.
POLITICAL
Aurora Republican Forum Summer Celebration
June 24, Legislative Roundup at Aurora Assn. of Realtors, 14201 E. Evans Drive, Aurora, RSVP: president@aurorarepublicanforum.com
7th Annual Great Education Colorado Luncheon
Oct. 5, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Honoring Sam and Nancy Gary, education advocates, philanthropists and founders of Gary Community Investments, which includes the Piton Foundation. Cable Center at DU. RSVP: 303-722-5901.
RUMMAGE SALE Theta Charity Sale
June 17, 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 2955 S. Garfield St. Supporting Kappa Alpha Theta Philanthropies, including CASA. Drop off donations & set up, June 16. No furniture. Volunteers needed. Info: Val at 303-681-5054.
SANCTUARY
Wellshire Presbyterian Church Used Book Sale
June 26, Raise Green on the Green. 9-hole golf tournament. Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity. Email Mark Christian at mchristman50@ aol.com with questions.
Highline Community Church Vacation Bible School
June 19-23, 8:30 a.m. to noon. $25/child. Pre-registration required. Lori at Irase@highlinecc. org. Ages 6-12. Camp Timberline at HCC July 3-7, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kindergartensixth grade. $180/per camper for the week. Register: camptimberline.com. Vacation Bible School at Wellshire Presbyterian Church July 10-13, Register: Call the church. June 4. Zimbabwe Mission Partnership: Annual Subaru Elephant Rock Cycling Festival. Register: zimpartnership.org
Older People Up to Something: OPUS
July 8, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Dumb Friends League Quebec St. Shelter in Denver. Meet dozens of cats and kittens, demos, photo booths and activities for kids. Info: Call 303-751-5772.
June 20, 5:30-10:30 p.m. Guests bring items from a list provided in invitation, along with $10 entrance fee. DFAC provides drinks and dinner. Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum. Wash Park Band will provide live music and dancing. Tickets: $15 at the door. RSVP: Rene Harding at rharding2@gmail.com or cocktailsforacauseco. org/events/frefly-autism
Denver County Fair
Hat’s off to David Fogel
SAVE THE DATE
Dumb Friends League Event is the ‘Cat’s Meow’
July 21-23. Under new ownership, The Western Stock Show Assn. The largest DCF carnival yet, with more than 20 amusement rides, pony, camel and “unicorn” rides. 12 pavilions, 6 stages with a variety of programming, local bands and talents, contests. New is the Farm-2-Table pavilion. Learn about food products. Beer and Wine Fest, featuring up to 30 breweries. Roller-derby competition. Sunday mariachi bands, lucha libre competition, food etc. $10 for adults and $3 for kids ages 3-11. Unlimited rides for $20-adults and $10 for kids. Tickets: denvercountyfair.org
July 27, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Denver Botanic Gardens. Hors d ‘oeuvres, garden tours & the Calder exhibit while honoring David Fogel, recipient of the Elaine Wolf L’Dor V’Dor Award. Proceeds benefit Kavod Senior Life. Hats encouraged. Info: 303-382-7819.
Morgan Adams Concours d’Elegance
Aug. 26, 6-10 p.m. Funding a future for kids with cancer. Learn about groundbreaking
First and third Sundays of each month. 9 a.m. for studying the Bible or other Christian-related books. Highline Community Church, 6160 S. Wabash Way, Greenwood Village. Info: 303-6712927 or 303-755-8944.
Cancer League of Colorado 5K Race for Research
2017 Kempe Golf Classic Aug. 14, Cherry Creek Country Club. Boxed lunches and registration at noon. Shotgun start 1:30 p.m., 19th hole party - 5:30 p.m. Info: kempe. org or call 303-864-5309. Aug. 20, 9 a.m. Washington Park. Also, family festival, beer garden and pancakes. To register: cancerleague.org or race4research.com Register by July 15 for early bird discount.
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After 114 years Englewood first State of the City address As Englewood enters the cusp of new beginnings, the mayor delivered the first-ever State of the City address in the history of the 114-year-old municipality. “We are a smaller city of less than seven square miles, but we are a uniquely desirable place to live and do business because of the smalltown feel, along with all the urban conveniences and vitality we enjoy,” Mayor Joe Jefferson told about 200 residents and government officials in the Englewood Civic Center on June 1. Maintaining that mix of Mayberry charm and metropolitan amenity is more “art” than science, the mayor said of a city whose South Broadway business district, north of Hampden Avenue, is slowly evolving through a mix of intention and organic change. Quite literally, a free Art Shuttle, in partnership with RTD, connects the city’s light rail station and government offices to its Broadway center and recently expanded medical complex, with displays of public art dotting the landscape all the way to the Museum of Outdoor Art. “This is a popular service for our residents, averaging over 14,000 riders monthly. Public art is visible along the route, making the trip around town even more enjoyable,” Jefferson said. Stops through the downtown area can now get travel-
Englewood is going places: Mayor Joe Jefferson delivers the first State of the City. Courtesy of City of Englewood
ers to such newer destinations as Brews on Broadway, Englewood Grand and the Whiskey Biscuit, as younger-skewing restaurants and bars continue to replace old-school retailers that have moved on, after having themselves unseated a long history of changing and historic business fronts. “In the late 1800s, the community developed a saucy reputation when gamblers built saloons and roadhouses along South Broadway,” the mayor recounted, eventually tying the long history to the rise and fall of Cinderella City, a site where the Civic Center now stands. “Today’s Englewood is a distinct reflection of its colorful history,” Jefferson said. “There continues to be a high priority placed on established family-friendly neighbor-
hoods, a vibrant local economy, transportation, park amenities and education.” Jefferson noted that millennials constitute 31 percent of Englewood’s total population of 33,000, while baby boomers comprise a shrinking 22 percent. As some of the city’s older development gives way to higher-density apartments in a sort of walkable, mixed-use “old urbanism,” the mayor says the older and the young are meeting in the middle. “Seniors and millennials often want the same things— excellent transportation infrastructure, reasonably priced housing, a vibrant local economy that provides plenty of opportunity and consumer choices, community gathering places and most of all, a sense of community,” Jefferson said. While the mayor said the
great recession of 2008 caused budgetary struggles for the city, he said the City Council made it a priority to restructure the finances, capture efficiencies and build up reserves. “2016 represented the first budgeted surplus in many years and we now have several years in a row of actual surplus in the general fund. However, we still have many longterm capital needs to address so we must remain vigilant,” Jefferson said. In the next decade, it is projected that Englewood will need to spend $32 million on road and bridge projects, $17 million on facilities refurbishment, and $31 million on parks and recreation infrastructure. None of the projects yet have designated funding, and the mayor said the city is likely to apply for
state and federal grants. City voters have already OK’d a new police station, which is slated for groundbreaking by the end of the year. Voters have also approved bonds for Englewood Schools. Much of the conversation about Englewood invariably returns to South Broadway, which recently introduced a new Final Friday celebration among area businesses and may be the site of a major outdoor celebration of the changing community this summer. “I would not want to be anywhere in the world right now besides in here with all of you, my friends, neighbors, and colleagues defining our own, uniquely Englewood, art of community,” the mayor said in closing.
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