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FIRING UP THE ENGINES
Future firefighters in the making: Brother-and-sister team Sam and Violet Yaws of Littleton prepare the water hose from a 1901Waterous steamer. Littleton’s 32nd Fire Muster at Arapahoe Community College on June 17 was ablaze in fun with the annual parade of firetrucks, starting at Schomp Automotive and winding down Main Street. Amid the 25 fire engines spanning more than a century of technology, the same principle still remained: Pump water to extinguish fires and save lives. Photo by Stefan Krusze
Two former Greenwood councilmembers—opponents of Subarea plan—run again
Kerber stresses role as ‘rep,’ not ‘ruler’ Ingebretsen says much of council ‘out of step’ Former Greenwood Village City Councilmember Dave Kerber has officially announced he is back for more. The former official is again a candidate for council in the city’s District 2, where two seats are up for election this year. Kerber was recently a leader in the Save Our Village, Vote No campaign, fighting against the proposed high-density Orchard Station Subarea development at I-25 and Orchard Avenue. Question 1 was resoundingly defeated by voters on Dave Kerber June 6. “It was a David vs. Goliath campaign against a well-funded developer and our councilmembers were not listening to the people, and that just wasn’t right,” the candidate said. Continued on page 10
Anne Ingebretsen
Anne Ingebretsen, a former member of the Greenwood Village City Council and a staunch opponent of the recent Subarea ballot proposal, is once again a candidate for one of two elected positions in District 2. The candidate says she decided to run again in response to some of the current councilmembers’ support of the controversial change in official city language that would have effectively allowed a high-density mixed-use development west of I-25 between Orchard Avenue and the Landmark de-
velopment. “I helped form the Save our Village issue committee in an effort to defeat a proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, which would have allowed an extreme level of density and made our traffic problems much worse,” she said. “Five of the eight current councilmembers voted in favor of the proposed amendment before it was referred to a citizen vote.” Ingebretsen stresses that of the city residents who voted in the referendum, about 75 percent voted no. “To me, that was a clear message that the City Council members who voted and campaigned for the change are out of step with the values and the desires of most Greenwood Village residents,” the candidate said. Ingebretsen served on the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission for two years before being elected and serving on City Council from
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Millennial runs outsider campaign in 6th District McArthur says tying Coffman to Trump won’t be enough Although some pundits and Democratic hopefuls think President Trump may be the party’s best chance at finally taking on U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman successfully in the 6th Congressional District, Gabriel McArthur is not one of them. “I think we need somebody who’s going to really differentiate themselves from Mike Coffman without relying on attaching him to Trump. We all know how wishy-washy Coffman is, but it doesn’t really seem to affect his wins very much,” McArthur said. The 25-year-old Democratic 6th District candidate stresses that Coffman has, in fact, been critical of Trump on several fronts and claims to have not even voted for the Republican nominee. McArthur does not think Trump’s historically low approval ratings or recent controversies will be easily transferred to the five-term congressman, who has held onto his seat despite the touted “purpling” of the once-Republican district. “We need to be for something, not against something,” McArthur said. “It’s easy to be against Trump. Nothing he does is effective. Nothing he does is helpful to the American people, but it doesn’t take a bold person to say that.” McArthur’s view is the odd-man position in the three-way Democratic primary of first-time candidates. After several blistering defeats in the redrawn 6th District, the other two hopefuls—including the party establishment’s favorite—say Trump is their best chance yet for an upset. “We’re now under a Donald Trump presidency, a Republican-controlled govern-
Gabriel McArthur ment in Washington, D.C., and people are very concerned about having a representative who’s willing to push back on some things that aren’t really Colorado values,” said attorney Jason Crow, the party-backed candidate at whom Coffman’s campaign has aimed most of its attacks. In the aftermath of jolting losses by former state House Speaker Andrew Romanoff and state Sen. Morgan Carroll, political pollster Floyd Cirulli agrees that the controversies surrounding Trump may succeed where higher-recognition failed. “Under normal circumstances, I would be back where we were with the
Morgan Carroll defeat. But the 6th District is going to be watched, and if you’re a longshot candidate, as these gentlemen are, that’s your hope,” Cirulli told The Villager last month. McArthur, a techsupport professional who is also joined in the primary by attorney David Aarestad, comes decidedly from the left end of post-Clinton soul searching. The millennial candidate says he experienced his political awakening during the last presidential race, in which he served as a national convention delegate for Sen. Bernie Sanders. “That was really my eyeopening experience into the world of politics,” McArthur said. “Everything was very staged and choreographed. That was the thing that probably got me motivated, the façade of it all. I don’t want to deal with that anymore, and I know a lot of other people don’t either.” McArthur, who says he ultimately backed the Green Party’s Jill Stein in the 2016 presidential contest, emphasizes support for a single-payer healthcare system, a universal basic
We need to be for something, not against something. It’s easy to be against Trump. -Gabriel McArthur, 6th District candidate
income, fighting climate change and raising the minimum wage. “If the average income of a congressional member’s district doesn’t go up, I don’t think their income should go up either,” he said. “I worked for a mortgage company and got to see the financial picture of people all around the country. That was really my window into what people were going through, not to mention what I was going through.” On foreign policy, McArthur is unabashedly antiwar. “I think it’s starting to get out of hand,” he said. “We’ve been at war for most of my life. We’re just draining money out of the economy. We need to put that back into the community.” When it comes to immigration, McArthur turns to his own diverse family history, including a Filipino maternal great-grandfather who earned his citizenship though military service and a Lakota Sioux ancestry on his father’s side. “Half of my family has been here for thousands of years, and the other side’s only been here for 50,” the candidate said. Although raised in Aurora, McArthur does not currently live in the district. He plans to move into its northern edges from his home in Adams County when his current lease expires. With little hope of big donors, McArthur has encouraged smaller contributions of $5-10. He thinks any hope his campaign has will be found among his fellow millennials and unaffiliated voters disenfranchised from the political establishment. “I’ve looked at the numbers for the district and there’s a lot of young people who haven’t voted before— and I don’t necessarily know if they would vote unless they looked at the ticket and saw somebody who was kind of like them,” he said.
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Air Force vet announces run for Aurora City Council
Dave Gruber Dave Gruber, a retired Air Force colonel, has announced he will run this November for one of two at-large positions on the Aurora City Council. A key tenet of the Air Force is “Service Before Self,” and Gruber says he has adopted that tenet as a guiding principle. In his campaign announcement, Gruber said he “believes in the future of Aurora” promised to make a difference on City Council. “The city is at the cusp of becoming a major factor in the state,” he said. “With the impending opening of the Gaylord, the new VA hospital and the success of Stanley Marketplace, the city will expand its influence within the metro area.” At the same time, Gruber said, Aurora faces structural problems affecting street maintenance and revenues. “It will take a strong leader to help guide the city through these times,” he said, noting his own background and leadership experience. Gruber says he fell in love with Colorado the day he entered the Air Force Academy. Since then, his 25-year career went full circle to bring him back to the state. He retired from Buckley Air Force Base in 2005 as senior commander for base operations, essentially, serving as “the city manager of Buckley AFB,” he says. Since retiring from the Air Force, Gruber has led a business career and has remained active in the community. He has served as chairman of the board of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce and chairman of the Defense Council. He currently serves on the Aurora Citizen’s Advisory Budget Committee and was elected as vice president of the Eagle Bend Metropolitan District.
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Schools
A ‘yellow-shirt day’ for Kent Denver’s commencement
As Dr. Matt Bentley, a world-languages teacher and faculty speaker, said, in addition to being a redletter day and a blue-sky day, it was a “yellow-shirt day” when Kent Denver’s commencement ceremony took place June 6 at the school’s Chenery Theater. Bentley spoke to the class of 2017 about how
something as basic as a bright yellow shirt, such as the one that he bought around the time he graduated from high school, could be a means of expressing and being true to oneself. “To me, it was more than a shirt. It was a symbol of breaking with tradition and establishing new
norms,” Bentley said. Shirts—whether real or metaphorical—make the world a much more interesting place, he said. He noted that members of the class of 2017 have created their own shirts and established themselves as unique, passionate and caring individuals. Kent’s new alumni
will head to more than 70 schools around the globe, from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland to the University of Toronto in Canada to the University of Colorado. “Our students did a great job applying to colleges and our matriculation list is wonderful— strong schools that fit
our kids well,” said Dr. Eric Chandler, the Upper School Division head. “Our new college counseling model with three fulltime dedicated and professional college counselors has proven most effective. My thanks to our college counseling team and my congratulations to our seniors!”
Yellow carnations were in fashion for the men. Photo by Kyle Bobrick
Presenting the Kent Denver class of 2017.
Photo by Jack Todd
The future awaits as bouquets set the scene for the ladies.
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Graduates share anticipatory smiles as they wait to enter the Chenery Theater.
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SMA Lower School team excels in Destination Imagination State Championship The “Rainbow Girls +1” team from St. Mary’s Academy Lower School won first place in the Fine Arts Challenge of the Destination Imagination Colorado State Championship competition on April 24. The team, coached by Greg Reyes and Suzanne Shaw, earned a perfect score of 400/400 and also received the Renaissance Award, a special award given to a team demonstrating outstanding design, engineering and performance. Competition appraisers stated of the team, “ The team had superior excellence in execution. The quality and construction of their costumes and the depth of integration of the performance was on the highest level imaginable. The attention to detail by
the team is world-class.” The Rainbow Girls + 1 will move on to compete in the Global Finals Competition in Knoxville, Tenn. in late May. This will be the third consecutive year this DI team will represent St. Mary’s Academy and the State of Colorado at the
Global Finals competition, the world’s largest celebration of creativity. At the Global Finals, more than 8,000 of the world’s most innovative students compete in teams to showcase their challenge solutions, celebrate their creativity and have fun.
Sheriff seeks ATM ‘skimmer’ suspects The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help with the identification of two suspects who were involved in placing a “skimmer” device in an area ATM. On Saturday, May 27, a male suspect placed the device at an ATM located in the 9400 block of East County Line Road. The financial institution recognized the device quickly. No customers had used the ATM before the bank was able to remove it. “Skimmers” are placed over the card slot on an ATM and made to look like part of the machine. A card reader on the device saves the users’ card numbers and pin codes. This information can then be used to make counterfeit copies of the card. The suspect is believed to have installed two other skimmers on ATMs at two other branches of the same financial institution in Colorado Springs. A second suspect who was with the man. The two were in a Ford SUV. Anyone with information about the identification of the
Law enforcement is seeking two suspects associated with the placement of a “skimmer” theft device on a local ATM. The suspects were seen in a Ford SUV.
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suspects is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 720-913STOP (7867). You can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward. You can also call the sheriff’s tip line at 720-874-8477.
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Cut out the politics and get down to business I’ve about given up on talking politics with people. There just isn’t much middle ground these days. Republicans hear the news one way and Democrats hear it another way. There is really a growing divide in the American political system. We have Bernie Democrats, Hillary supporters, Elizabeth Warren believers—and the GOP’s various factions, fiscal conservatives to constitutional followers. It is becoming harder for one party to rule with so many different political factions. America has always had some socialistic fans, dating back to Roosevelt and beyond, but never to the extent that we see in politics today. The growing divide in wealth between the very rich and the very poor is vast. We have athletes and corporate executives that make millions from their success. Most of middle Americans struggle to pay for cars, houses, medical expenses and education. We live in a free-enterprise economy where it is every person’s right to take risks and seek employment depending upon education and job skills. The secret to success is developing skills that earn better pay. If you can sink a three-point basketball shot, that can be worth millions. Hit a home run, worth more millions. These skills don’t come easy, and these athletes spend most of their lives training or recovering from injuries, some that haunt them into early retirement and old age. Business executives go to work early and stay late. If you want to move up in the company, be there early. You’ll see the boss arrive first and leave last. Business owners and operators work very hard to achieve success. The failure of new business ventures is very high. America offers opportunity for all comers, all religions, races and ages. Many people started their business careers with paper routes, riding that bike with the canvas bags draped over the handle bars. Many successful business leaders earned merit badges and became Eagle Scouts, Scouting being one of the greatest early-life opportunities for young men and women. Each person has the challenge and opportunity to hone their job skills to compete in the market. Success depends upon what each of us can offer to this free-market society.
Barbwire Bob My good Lions Club friend Jim Nussbaum is my neighbor, and for years was a leading Denver business leader with Price Waterhouse. He is now retired and traveling, playing golf and enjoying the good life with his new wife Linda. I bring all of this up because he is such an inspiration to others because of his love of live, brilliance and dedication to the Denver Lions Club, where I first met him more than 30 years ago. Here’s the bottom line: His team won the Lions golf tournament at Meadow Hills on June 17. Jim is a regular at his Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Club course. Then on top of his
The price that we pay for this economic freedom is to take care of those who suffer for reasons of poverty, disease, accident or injuries. Growing numbers of addictions have become an epidemic in scope, medical cost, loss of life and family. Americans in both political parties are caring individuals. It is an expensive process to reach down to help the afflicted and disadvantaged, but we have been a caring people for centuries. The arguments today are how to take care of those in need, share wealth through taxation, balance budgets and promote jobs for everyone who is willing to work. The best way to provide opportunity is through education and the development of new job skills. This is a “free” enterprise system, not always “fair,” and failure exists. Interestingly, in Russia the working class are the highest-paid individuals. Loggers make more than doctors. There is a great respect for labor and those who use their brawn to make the country operate. Childcare is free for working mothers. We shouldn’t give more than we receive in taxes, and the United States, under all political leaders, has fallen prey to entitlement programs where government budgets are allocated to preset spending. In September, the budget will be voted upon again to keep the government operating and the national debt will climb to record levels. We have become a debtor nation, from being one of the wealthiest countries in the world. We’re drowning in debt. There will be some very hard choices made over the next few years, and bringing business back inside the United States is a feasible concept. Providing job skills and educational assistance is a wise investment for our workforce. Student loans should be reduced to a far lower interest rate, retroactively. We need to take care of our veterans, those in need of food, shelter and medical treatment, regardless of ability to pay. There is enough money in the system to make everything work and balance budgets. Our political leaders need to band together and move forward on rebuilding an aging network of roads, bridges and airports, including the air-traffic systems. We need to cut out the politics and get down to business.
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team winning, he won the longest-drive award for the tournament. Sounds pretty good, but that achievement was accomplished by an 81-year- old golfer who will turn 82 in September. What an inspiration for all of us old guys. What a fine gentleman who just refuses to give up on life. *** Shifting to women in business, there is a very interesting “Women in Business” economic-development group breakfast Friday, July 7, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Koelbel Library in Greenwood Village. Networking begins at 7 a.m., with presentations
and panel discussion at 8 a.m. Scheduled to speak on the program are Luella Chavez D’Angelo, the new vice-chancellor of enterprise development for the University of Colorado at its new campus location at the former Wildlife Experience on Lincoln Avenue, and Cathy Noon, winding up her great terms as mayor of Centennial in November. Joining this exciting group is Jackie Miller, mayor of Lone Tree, a city that is bursting with energy and development and boasts a great theater and arts center. Register online at BestChamber. com/events or LAary@
BestChamber.com. Phone 303-795-0142. The event is sponsored by Arapahoe Libraries. *** I see a July 4 Trump rally is scheduled for 10 a.m. on the west steps of the Capitol building. Mike McAlpine, July4TRUMP organizer says, “We live in the greatest nation on earth and have an outstanding president who represents voters from all walks of life. This rally will celebrate America and the great work our president is doing for the American people of all political parties, of all creeds and all lifestyles.” Continued on page 5
Religion, an American tradition—and we are losing it! Oh, how our country has changed! Seventy-five years ago during World War II, there was a unity based on the Judeo-Christian tradition. Above all, this tradition provided a rallying point for a united democratic front, first against Hitler and then against communism. Reihold Niebuhr, a prominent exponent of the Judeo-Christian tradition, contended that the persistence of religious faith constituted the only real and saving difference between the secular liberalism of the West and communism of the East. The 1950’s was a triumphant decade of a togetherness impulse epitomized by the addition of “In God We Trust” to all U.S. currency and the words “Under God” (taken from Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address) to our Pledge of Allegiance. Togetherness was bursting out all over. Roman Catholics found less and less resistance to their acceptance as full-fledged Americans and preferred to think of themselves as Americans who happened to be Catholic, not the reverse. Jews also took heart from the fact that this new national American creed had specifically made room for them. President Eisenhower summed-up the ‘50s philosophy very well when he said, “Our form of government has no sense unless it is founded in a deeply-felt religious faith, and I don’t care what it is.” He continued, “With us, of course, it is the Judeo-Christian concept, but it must be a religion that all men are created equal.” As we approached the 1960’s, religion and morality started to fall by the wayside. With the advent of drugs and hippies began a counterculture that attempted to replace established faiths in our society with new-world beliefs, an effort that to great extent has succeeded.
By the 1970s, our country’s post-war period of religious unity had crumbled under the force of radical social ideas, openly led by adversarial leaders like the Berrigan brothers. Formal religious doctrines rooted in tradition were restructured into mega-churches with a vast network of comBY MORT mittees, classes, community youth programs and dozMARKS ens of special-interest groups, with explicitly political organizations for the divorced, women’s rights, the handicapped, gays and for any and every cause. As the churches’ administrative bureaucracies grew in order to care for these special causes, religious identity diminished as a force in the minds of millions of individual Americans and was replaced by a “liberal” versus “conservative” interdenominational split. Vast numbers of people today are so indifferent concerning “sin” that we fail to realize just how bad our society has become. The main differences between our present-day society and that of Sodom and Gomorrah is that they didn’t have today’s magazines, photographs and videos that produce the billiondollar pornography industry. Nor did they have Hollywood, which now turns out the most adulterous and lascivious movies on earth. Liberals in our country have worried loud and long about the effects of religion on politics, but it is becoming more and more obvious that all of us have given little thought to the effect that politics has had on religion and the subsequent deterioration of American families and their lifestyle. As today’s society finds itself heading for a monumental disaster brought about by the breakdown in family, moral and religious values, let us hope that our future elections will prove that the pendulum may be swinging back to leaders advocating our country’s traditional values and institutions.
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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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June 22, 2017 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 5
Unity signals hope for the future Barbwire Bob The tragic shooting of Republican congressmen, staff and Capitol police last week while practicing for the congressional baseball game between the Democrats and Republicans is a stark reminder of how far the divisiveness between our political parties has grown. The negative political atmosphere, stoked by the president and political leaders of both parties, has emboldened radicals of the far right and the far left that finally moved to the point of shooting politicians with whom they disagree. To the credit of the House and Senate leadership, apart from a few, they called for a renewal of the old atmosphere that once was the norm on the Hill. Collaboration, compromise and civil respectful rhetoric among congressional colleagues was a refreshing message. The picture on the front pages of many national newspapers of Republican and Democratic baseball teams praying together for their wounded colleagues on the baseball field before the game reflected a sign of hope for a better, more civil atmosphere in the halls of Congress.
Last week while attending the annual Accelerate Colorado conference organized by the Aurora Economic Development Council, I witnessed that same spirit of cooperation among the Colorado delegation we met with. Every member of that delegation expressed their commitment to support issues that promote Colorado’s economy. The other important outcome of this conference was the opportunity to get to know representatives from Colorado businesses, colleges and universities, city councils and county commissions. I, along with several defenseindustry leaders, Aurora Mayor Steve Hogan and several engineering firms had the opportunity to go to the Pentagon to meet with senior Air Force officers to discuss the future of Buckley Air Force base and the importance Colorado’s role in supporting security for our national cyber network. This is how it should be, how our country should work. The way to an effective government is through opportunities to know colleagues on both sides of the aisle, finding common ground and building effective policies for the good of all.
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When I drive around the smaller towns of the congressional district I represent, one of the things I like to spot is what I call “staple businesses.” These are often “mom and pop” small businesses that have been around for decades, which you can find sprinkled all across America. Whether it’s a local pharmacy that has been filling prescriptions for generations, a family-run drycleaner, or even a small salon or barber shop, what is never missing from view are local community banks. Your community bank,
Even the medical world has become politicized
I was thinking of giving politics a break for my next column, instead focusing on some interesting news in the medical world. But alas, politics has permeated all aspects of life, whether professional sports or the latest TV series. Few television shows don’t have a same-sex couple or transgendered individual. Sports news can’t avoid discussions of race, climate change or gun control. What about the medical world? Is that too overrun with politics? Several recent medical stories are worth a look. First is a study from Yale reported in The New York Times last fall. In many medical specialties, physicians share the political leanings of their colleagues. Most surgeons, anesthesiologists and in my world, ophthalmologists, are Republican, while most infectious-disease specialists, psychiatrists and pediatricians are Democrats. Higher-paid specialists tend to be Republicans. Do Republicans gravitate to more lucrative specialties or do higher income and higher taxes push physicians in a more conservative direction? Do political leanings affect treatment recommendations? All unknown but interesting to ponder.
Second is a recent study from Brunel University in London finding that men who are physically weak are more likely to favor socialist policies. Is this a hardwired feature of men’s brains dating back to prehistoric times when strength favored survival and success? Are men with capitalistic views more likely to visit the gym where they alone determine how strong they become? The rugged individualist mentality. Or do socialist men subscribe to the view that being stronger is unfair, not consistent with social justice and equality? Another 2013 study from Denmark noted that men’s opinions on wealth redistribution could be predicted by their upper body strength. Arnold Schwarzenegger as an example? Third is a report from CNN citing a Netherlands study linking climate change to diabetes. The study claimed that as outdoor temperatures rose so did the prevalence of diabetes. Cause and effect or an interesting association? Even CNN acknowledged, buried deep within the article, that “this observational study simply reveals an association between climate and diabetes, not a causation. This is an important distinction glossed over by CNN.
Suppose I told you that during a similar time period, the number of people who drowned by falling into a pool correlated with the films Nicolas Cage appeared in? Or that per-capita cheese consumption correlated with the number of people who died by becoming tangled in their bedsheets? Association does not mean causation. Good science acknowledges this. New headlines may not. Finally, an editorial in the Annals of Internal Medicine encouraged physicians to discuss firearm ownership with their patients. Of course, when it’s relevant, such as a potentially suicidal or violent patient. But why would firearm safety be appropriate to discuss during an annual physical? Or in my case, during an eye exam? Physicians are already under a time crunch, forced to see an ever-increasing number of patients, many with complex medical problems, in shorter time blocks. Why add a potentially lengthy and intrusive subject to an already packed schedule? What’s the message here? Politics has inched its way into virtually every aspect of our lives. In medicine, it has the potential to distract already harried physicians from the business of taking care of their patients. Let physicians practice their craft, rather than thinking about the latest political fad. So much for that break from politics.
Continued from Page 4 The new Viewhouse had its grand opening last week in Downtown Littleton. The former brick garage is now a sparkling remodeled building with a fabulous view from the second-floor windows and balcony looking out over the Littleton community. Televisions abound and executive chef Joe Guerrero is supervising the exciting new menu. Viewhouse offers many specials, along with some wonderful holiday and Sunday brunches. They have leased one of the Elks Club parking facilities behind the restaurant with a walkway leading into the back door. Littleton is developing a growing reputation as a fine-dining destination. Mayor Bruce Beckman cut the ribbon, officially opening the new facility with a host of public and business guests. *** Ed and Gayle Novak are moving forward with their new Italian restaurant in
years, it’s no coincidence—so have I. Since the passing of Dodd-Frank in 2010, a bill which was intended to promote financial stability and consumer protections after the 2008 financial crisis, small community banks have been under a regulatory siege that has caused many to either close their doors or be forced to merge into larger banks—ironically making big banks even bigger or “too big to fail.” While the intentions of this legislation may have been initially positive, it has resulted in over 22,000 pages of mind-numbing regulations that all financial entities, regardless of size, must abide by. Community banks and many credit unions don’t have the capacity to hire all of the staff needed to comply with all of these layers of complex regulations. They have had to either shift staff to fulfill compliance requirements or eliminate some service products, such as mortgages, lines of credit and even some types
the Denver Tech Center’s Marina Square Center at the southwest corner, with parking to spare. The new name of Valentino’s hit a snag with a national restaurant chain claiming rights to the name and threatening to sue. So the sign will come down and the new Zane’s sign will rise, named after a prodigal son who is sharing the workload and challenges at the new Novak restaurant. They have half-price specials every afternoon, a complete selection of steaks and Italian favorites and a Sunday breakfast menu. *** Alaine Lessing’s 1951 Chevy pickup won Best of Show at the Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Club’s annual car show. In the Vintage category, Larry and Diana Frederick’s 1950 immaculate reddish Mercury won first place with Stan Reynold’s 1950 Jaguar “Saloon” finishing in second place. A great contrast between the 1950s British style and the hot Mercury design.
of small-business loans. This, of course, is contrary to what we as consumers would like to see happen and why action was needed to repeal and replace this deeply flawed law. So, with my support, the House of Representatives passed the Choice Act in hopes of not only bringing more accountability and transparency to our financial sector, but to also help these community banks do business in a manner that reflects the best interest of the local communities where they do business. By eliminating or streamlining onerous regulations that are currently in place that stifle lending, while at the same time guaranteeing that taxpayers will never be on the hook for another bank “bail out,” this bill will help stop the regulatory destruction of community banks—and yes, keep these local community banks open for business. U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman represents the 6th Congressional District.
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Littleton City Manager Mark Relph has announced appointments to three leadership positions. G. Randolph Young, a former Parker city manager, began work June 12 as acting deputy city manager. He replaces Mike Braaten, who has left the city to become deputy executive director of South Suburban Parks and Recreation. “Randy will be able to hit the ground running,” Relph said. “He brings a wealth of experience in city management, including 20 years as a city manager and five years as an assistant city administrator. He is familiar with the regional issues in the
south metro area, having also served as city manager in neighboring Sheridan.” Keith Reester has accepted the position of acting public works director. Reester is the former Loveland public works director and has experience in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. Reester replaces Relph, himself, who was recently appointed city manager. Julie Lanier is serving as acting human resources director, replacing Erich Won Savage, who recently accepted a similar position with South Suburban Parks and Recreation. Lanier has worked for the City of
Littleton for four years and earned her Professional in Human Resources designation from the Human Resources Certification Institute. She holds nine years of progressive human-resources experience in both the private and public sector. “I’m excited to fill these important management positions as we move the city forward implementing City Council’s priorities and begin the 2018 budget process,” Relph said. “With input from the executive team, I’ll work on filling these positions on a permanent basis over the next six to nine months.”
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July 4th is just around the corner and the Cherry Hills Village Police Department wants to ensure everyone is able to enjoy the holiday in a safe way. They also want to remind residents about the local fireworks regulations. The Cherry Hills Village Municipal Code prohibits fireworks within the Village. Fireworks are devices designed to produce a vis-
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Thank you, Mayor Rakowsky I would like to make the opportunity to salute and thank Greenwood Village Mayor Mayor Ron Rakowsky for his statesman-like conduct, not only throughout the recent rancorous campaigns and subsequent election over the proposed over-development for the Orchard Station area, but also postelection, with his most reasoned, persuasive and perceptive letter in The Villager pleading for a necessary healing process. This was convincing leadership, emulating the best examples and traditions of proactive leaders at the highest levels. From the beginning, Rakowsky demon-
ible or audible effect when lit or burned. If it sparkles, explodes or booms - it’s likely illegal. Instead, residents are encouraged to enjoy the professional fireworks displays around the Metro Denver area. The PD urges its residents to be good neighbors. Some people do not react well to the loud noises and disruptions fireworks can cause. In addition, fire-
works can be very frightening to animals, including domestic pets and livestock. More pets are known to go missing around the 4th of July than at any other time of the year. Please be a good neighbor…enjoy the professional displays throughout the metropolitan area. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the police department at 303761-8711.
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strated his keen and accurate perception of the opinions and desires of his constituents and acted accordingly. However, five of our eight elected City Council members differed, not only with Rakowsky, but with the citizens of all four districts. Further, there now are rumblings of the developer coming back to attempt the same over-development scheme again. This is in spite of an overwhelming 3-1 vote in all four districts. This only exacerbates needless divisiveness, the end of which Rakowsky has wisely asked us to eschew for the good of Greenwood Village. I simultaneously say to my District 4
Corrections
In the June 8 issue of The Villager, a photo misidentified Lisa Williams as the wife of Larry Spivack. She is actually Spivack’s fiancé. The June 8 issue of The Villager, a story about Little-
councilmen that in the election this fall, I will be supporting and voting for candidates who vehemently oppose over-development of the Orchard Station area beyond constituents’ desires. Wise incumbents could consider listening to the constituents they are elected to represent. I ask my councilmen, do you work for and answer to the residents and constituents of your district, or an outside, wannabe developer? Is there some part of “No” you do not understand? Louis J. Schroeder Greenwood Village
ton City Council candidate Kyle Schlachter incorrectly referred to him as a former board member for Littleton Invests for Tomorrow, the city’s urban-renewal authority. Schlachter still serves on the board. The newspaper regrets the errors.
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Centennial doctor’s killer get life in prison plus 352 years A Centennial man accused of shooting his neighbor to death and wounding two others during a domestic-violence incident last year will spend the rest of his life in prison. On June 5, Kevin Lee Lyons, 47, received the maximum sentence—life plus 352 years—for an incident that left Dr. Kenneth Atkinson dead. Judge Carlos Samour called Atkinson a “real-life superhero” who was a “truly amazing human being in every respect.”
Lyons had pleaded guilty to all the charges against him. On April 4, 2016, he chased his wife from their home with a gun, shooting her in the back as she rushed to a neighbor’s house across the street. He shot Atkinson when the doctor came to the rescue of Lyons’s wife. The neighbor, who was shot in the face, spoke at sentencing. “In a matter of moments, I wenvt from a neighbor gardening on a beautiful day to a person being hunted by a man who was beyond evil,” she told the court. Lyons had continued to
Kevin Lyons shoot at the two women as the neighbor hid, before
running for cover. Atkinson heard the commotion and rushed out of his home to help. Lyons shot at Atkinson from a distance before moving closer for the shots to the head that killed him. “He left Dr. Atkinson there bleeding and dying. But the defendant wasn’t finished shooting … He was willing to shoot and kill to keep anyone from helping his wife,” Chief Deputy District Attorney Elizabeth Oldham said. Lyons’s wife and the neighbor survived. Atkinson’s widow, Jeanne, addressed the court.
“I am not the same person I was. Grief seeps into your soul and robs you of your very soul,” she said. “I am broken, but not destroyed. For his hate-filled deeds, his disregard for human life, I believe Kevin Lyons is worthy of the harshest penalty this state allows.” Lyons’s defense team had argued that their client had been delusional at the time of the crime due to a series of head traumas and substance abuse. He briefly apologized to the court, saying “I wish that nothing like this ever happened.”
State strives to educate public Denver Art Museum to honor Anna and John on “Move Over” law J. Sie for contributions and outstanding leadership Despite the Colorado Revised Statute, Colorado’s “Move Over” law, local law enforcement agencies continue to see needless crashes across the state. Every year, several first responders and other road safety personnel are seriously injured, some fatally, because motorists simply refuse to move over. Colorado’s law is clear — requiring motorists to move over at least one lane whenever they approach an emergency vehicle with its lights flashing. If a motorist is unable to move over, such as a twolane road or when heavy traffic is present, then they are required to greatly reduce their speed. This law also protects road maintenance and tow truck operations. By moving over, motorists provide a buffer zone for the personnel directing their attention to the situation on the roadway. Eight months ago, after the tragic death of Colorado State Patrol Trooper Cody Donahue, five south
metro area law enforcement agencies had seen enough and set out to eliminate the disregard that Colorado motorists have
State law requires motorists to move over one lane when they approach an emergency vehicle. for the Move Over law with “Operation One Charlie Three.” The operation resulted in several thousand traffic stops for violations of the Move Over law. Initially,
the focus of the operation was to educate Colorado drivers with warnings over citations. Agencies are now utilizing increased citations to solidify the message. Most participating agencies have experienced a dramatic improvement in the number of drivers obeying the move over requirement. For example, Greenwood Village officers report that the number of violators has dropped from approximately 70 percent of motorists to around 30 percent. Thirty law enforcement agencies have participated in the operation including the Colorado Department of Transportation and the Northwest Parkway Authority with their electronic messaging boards to assist in educating drivers. The Greenwood Police Department encourages all drivers to be mindful of this law, remember Donahue’s sacrifice and to assist us in making Colorado roads safer.
Raptors to host rugby camps Gain that edge
The Glendale Raptors Rugby Academy is the result of years of coaching development and expertise, but Glendale’s Infinity Park adds even more to the program. The world-class training facilities, renowned national and international coaches, and excellent conditioning and nutrition staff will further the immersive nature of the GRRA. High school players have an exciting opportunity with GRRA each year. Intensive fourday camps are offered at Infinity Park in Glendale, for both girls and boys in 8th-12th grades July 10-13. With USA Rugby National Team players, and Glendale Raptors Elite men’s and women’s coaches and players acting as coaches, participants will work on high-
level skills development and training. A low player to coach ratio (10:1 or less) insures an intimate, individual focus for any player requiring additional in-
struction. The camps even incorporate rugby training into downtime, through the analysis of video, nutrition seminars, and training education. Glendale Raptors rugby camps give young players the individualized coaching needed to improve fundamental rugby skills and
develop a deeper understanding of the game. The curriculum, led by expert coaches, pairs constructive drills with fun activities. Campers will leave at the end of the week with greater skills, confidence and a passion for the game. The Glendale Raptors Rugby Academy (GRRA) is the cornerstone of RugbyTown, USA’s vision to be the future of the sport in the United States. Critical to that future is assisting players along the developmental pathway created at Glendale Rugby to pursue and advance their aspirations to play at the highest levels of rugby. For more information, registration and lodging, visit raptorsacademy.com/ camps
The Denver Anna and John J. Sie Art Museum will honor Anna and John J. Sie for their generous contributions and outstanding leadership at its 37th annual Collectors’ Choice gala on Thursday, Nov. 30, at the Hyatt Regency Denver. Collectors’ Choice is the museum’s major annual fundraising event that attracts more than 400 guests, including trustees and museum patrons, along with distinguished business and community leaders. Funds raised at the gala become a world-class destinathis year will support the museum’s Vision tion. In February of this year, 2021: Building Inspiration the DAM announced the Sies’ campaign to revitalize the pledge of $12 million to supNorth Building. port the construction of a “We are honored and new Welcome Center as part grateful to have Anna and of the museum’s North BuildJohn Sie’s ongoing support ing project. In gratitude for for more than a decade,” said their contribution, the new Christoph Heinrich, Frederick and Jan Mayer Director of space will be recognized as the DAM. “John has worked the Anna and John J. Sie Weltirelessly to help guide the come Center when it opens. The Collectors’ Choice 37 museum in his role as a trustevent chairs are Sharon Magee, and the pair have been extremely instrumental in en- ness Blake and Ernie Blake, suring the North Building’s Rita and Navin Dimond, future.” Michelle Malone Fries and The Sie family has sup- Mike Fries, Denise O’Leary ported the museum for more and Kent Thiry, Sue and Don than 15 years, with John J. Sie Sturm and Michelle Sie Whitserving on its Board of Trustees since 2002. The family and ten and Tom Whitten. The its foundation have generous- honorary chairs include First ly contributed to many im- Lady Mary Louise Lee and portant museum initiatives Mayor Michael B. Hancock, over the years, most notably First Lady Robin Pringle the Frederic C. Hamilton Hickenlooper and Governor Building Capital Campaign, John Hickenlooper and Shathe Annual Fund Leadership ron and Lanny Martin. Gala Campaign and the 2011 exhi- tables start at $10,000 and bition Xu Beihong: Pioneer pairs of seats start at $2,500. of Modern Chinese Painting. There has already been great The Sies’ longstanding commitment to major programs interest in this event and caand special exhibitions, as pacity is limited; interested well as their support of the parties can contact Nora endowment and capital im- Covington at ncovington@ provements to the museum denverartmuseum.org or 720campus, has helped the DAM 913-0030.
Raising Old Glory
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Highline Place resident Robert Alfred Baird greets Air Force Sgt. Joshua Frizzell.
Flag Day was commemorated June 14 by the Air Force’s 140th Fighter Wing at Highline Place, a memory-care community in Littleton. Renditions of the U.S. flag, commemorative medals and a lithograph of a F-16 Falcon Fighter jet were presented to resident veterans. A ceremony to change the community flag was also held.
TOP LEFT: Members of the 140th Fighter Wing from Buckley Air Force Base change the flag. RIGHT: Sgt. Follett presents the colors to Robert Alfred Baird, an Army veteran, with his son Kevin, wife Nancy and Navy veteran Lou Kinsey.
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Dumb Friends League is ‘building a better way home’ Major renovation of Quebec Street Shelter In order to change the lives of more homeless pets today and for decades to come, the Dumb Friends League is embarking on a major renovation and construction project at its Quebec Street Shelter in Denver. The “Building a Better Way Home” project will upgrade the oldest and most heavily used areas of the facility while expanding and enhancing other critical parts of the shelter. “Together with our compassionate community, we have created a demand for an elevated level of care for homeless pets,” said Bob Rohde, president and CEO of the Dumb Friends League. “With the renovation of the Quebec Street Shelter, we will meet those expectations, and over the next 10 years, the new state-of-theart shelter will enable us to make a life-changing difference for an additional 60,000 homeless pets.” When the Quebec Street Shelter was completed in 1974, it was a state-of-the-art facility that set the standard for what an animal shelter could be. Since then, the building has undergone multiple additions, remod-
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havior department, featuring a quiet, isolated wing for dogs learning to trust again and a separate, calm area for cats receiving behavior support. The new space will allow more pets that are fearful, shy or have other behavior challenges to be enrolled in the League’s behavior programs so they have greater opportunities to find new homes. Also impacted by the renovation will be the pet admissions lobby, a place of intense emotion where patrons are relinquishing pets. The current lobby does not allow for privacy or for separation of cats and dogs. The new space will have separate lobbies for cats and dogs, as well as private areas for those relinquishing pets, creating a less stressful environment for both people and animals. The Building a Better Way Home project is being made possible by an extraordinary $20 million matching gift from Leslie and John Malone and The Malone Family Foundation. To learn more about the Building a Better Way Home project or to donate to the matching-gift campaign, visit ddfl.org/renovation or call Kelly Beals, capital campaign coordinator, at (303) 751-5772 extension 7208.
Colorado’s new Certified Creative Districts announced Colorado Creative Industries announced the certification of three new Creative Districts into the Colorado Creative Districts Program. The newly certified districts are Manitou Springs Creative District, Steamboat Springs Creative District and Westwood Creative District in Denver. Certification is for a five-year period. Den-
ver’s Art District on Santa Fe and the Salida Creative District were approved for re-certification following the initial five-year period. “These 2017 certified creative districts are great examples of how the arts create exciting places for people to visit and live,” said Gov. John Hickenlooper. “These districts increase quality of life, help
with economic vitality of the area and attract people from all over Colorado and the country.” Along with official designation, each district will receive an award package including financial support, technical assistance, marketing support, access to grants, CDOT highway signs, and leadership training.
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EVENTS
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ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
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 720-8655000.
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
Through 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.
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 Music and a Movie
June 24, 6 p.m. food trucks, games and giveaways, 7- 8:30 p.m. live music.: 6 Million Dollar Band; 8:30-10 p.m. Movie: The Librarian: Quest for the Spear. Hosted by City of Centennial and Arapahoe Libraries. Tents, canopies and oversized umbrellas, alcohol not allowed. Centennial Center
Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave., adjacent to Centennial Civic Center, between Revere Parkway and Potomac St., off Arapahoe Road. www.centennialco. gov/events
June 27, 5:30 p.m. Cherokee Ranch & Castle. Featuring: Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame. Mini tour of the Castle and light refreshments. Cash bar. Reservations: 303-688-5555.
Water Shed Summit
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.
June 29, Denver Botanic Gardens, York St. location. All-day event features panels of professionals addressing water issues affecting Colorado and the West. $50 registration fee includes morning coffee, lunch and a happy-hour networking. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. Sessions 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and happy hour 4-6 p.m. RSVP: 720-865-3581.
Tesoro Cultural Center’s 20 Summer Weekends
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June 30-July 2, Powwow dancing, Featured artist: Ron Mitchell. July 7-9, Living History—Featured artists: Anthony Gatewood and Debb Cusick. TesoraCulturalCenter.org
Arapahoe Philharmonic free concerts
July 2, Fisher Auditorium, 3800 S. Logan St., Englewood. 3 p.m.; July 3, 7:45 p.m., Harry A Nottingham Park, Avon. Followed by 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. Openspace design. No alcoholic beverages allowed. June 15, Ryan Chris and The Rough Cuts June 22, Hazel Miller; June 29, That Eighties Band.
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.
All-Colorado Art Show
July 8-Sept. 2. Opening reception July 15, 6-8 p.m. Curtis Center for the Arts, 2349 E. Orchard Road., Greenwood Village. greenwoodvillage. com/curtis
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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.
FUNDRAISER
Hats off to David Fogel
July 27, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Denver Botanic Gardens. Hors d’oeuvres, garden tours and the Calder exhibit while honoring David Fogel, recipient of Elaine Wolf L’Dor V’Dor Award. Proceeds benefit Kavod Senior Life. Hats encouraged. Info: 303-382-7819.
Morgan Adams Concours d’Elegance
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
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.
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Cancer League of Colorado 5K Race for Research 2017 Through July 26, 2-3:30 p.m. at Jewish Aug. 26, 6-10 p.m. Funding a future for Family Service, 3201 S. Tamarac Drive in Denver. kids with cancer. Learn about groundbreaking Kempe Golf Classic Bereavement Support Group
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.
Dumb Friends League Event is the ‘Cat’s Meow’
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.
Denver County Fair
July 21-23. Under new ownership, 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 talent contests. New is the Farm-2-Table pavilion. Learn about food products. Beer and Wine Fest, featuring up to 30 breweries. Roller derby. 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
pediatric-cancer research. TAC Air and CenturyLink Hangars, Centennial Airport, 7425 S. Peoria Circle. Tickets: 303-758-2130.
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Aurora Republican Forum Summer Celebration
June 24, Legislative Roundup at Aurora Assn. of Realtors, 14201 E. Evans Drive, Aurora, RSVP: president@aurorarepublicanforum.com
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.
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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Glow-ball mini-golf at South Suburban
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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.
Now-Aug. 1, Drop-offs Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Farmers Insurance Denver District Headquarters, 7395 E. Orchard Road, Ste. 400, Greenwood Village. Support veterans transitioning from service to the civilian workforce by donating work attire. RecruitMilitary job fair on Aug. 24. Info: Visit Farmers.com
Wellshire Presbyterian Church Used Book Sale
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gathering of conservatives outside of Washington, D.C. panalysis, outstanding panels, priceless policy networking, exhibitor trade show, inspiration, and all to advance faith, family, and freedom for our future. The summit will take place on July 21-23 at the Colorado Convention Center.
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Colorado-based restaurant group restores Historic Downtown space ViewHouse, the Colorado-based restaurant group known for its chef-driven offerings and rooftops, has introduced the newest addition to its portfolio with the opening of ViewHouse Eatery, Bar & Rooftop in Littleton. Influenced by the surrounding community, ViewHouse Littleton offers the same experience and fun energy found at other locations, in a smaller setting that is more historic and slightly more intimate, integrating the look and feel of Main Street’s history and charm. Located at 2680 W. Main Street, the 10,000-squarefoot space features a downstairs tavern bar, dining space for 140, a 2,000-squarefoot outdoor courtyard, an upstairs indoor dining area and a rooftop bar.
Littleton’s rooftop, a quintessential inclusion of all ViewHouse locations, boasts 180-degree views of the city’s downtown and the Rocky Mountains. Littleton will also have private and semi-private event space available for 25 to 150 guests. “Littleton is such a charismatic and family-oriented locale with a restaurant community that has great potential to be recognized as a food destination within Colorado,” said Francois Safieddine, ViewHouse’s president and co-founder “We have long considered this location and couldn’t be more thrilled to be able to share ViewHouse with the locals, visitors and our new restaurant and merchant neighbors on Main Street.” During the renovation, the team meticulously maintained the original brick walls, working the history of the building into the remodel. “We pride ourselves on the love we have for Colo-
Executive chef Jose Guerrero Photos by Bob Sweeney
rado, which includes its history,” Safieddine said. “We value being able to intertwine our approach with a space that has definitive reminders of the past and
shares a story with our guests.” Under the guidance of executive chef Jose Guerrero, Littleton will offer guests a curated menu fea-
turing many of the restaurant’s signatures, including Stranahan’s slow-roasted brisket with a brandy peppercorn demi-glace; bluecrab enchiladas served with blackened shrimp; as well as lighter fare, including the nuts and berries salad. Exclusive to this location is a brand-new breakfast menu, served 7 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday and Sundays, featuring dishes like southwest Benedict with carnitas; crunch french toast served with vanilla egg butter, cornflake crumbs and strawberries; and the Santa Fe omelet crafted with local organic grilled chicken. As with all locations, ViewHouse Littleton serves a menu that is organic when possible, local when available, and always fresh. ViewHouse Littleton is located at 2680 W. Main St.
Kerber running for council Continued from Page 1 After serving four years on the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission, Kerber was elected four times, serving as a councilmember from District 2 from 20032011, his last year as mayor pro tem. After graduating from the Air Force Academy and Duke Law School, Kerber served in the Air Force JAG Corps and then moved to Colorado in 1984, entering private legal practice, specializing in labor and employee relations. In 1998, he retired from active practice and opened a logistics and public warehouse company with a business partner. During his tenure on City Council, Kerber fought for balanced growth, fiscal discipline and open space, saying he was always mindful of what Village residents wanted. “We are elected to be representatives of the people, not their rulers,” he said. “Greenwood Village is a special
place where our neighbors are smart and have chosen Greenwood Village as a special place to live, and our job as their representatives is to preserve that way of life.” Kerber worked to protect the Marjorie Perry Preserve, sponsored a city-charter amendment to allow open space to be changed only by a vote of the people. While chair of the Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority, he worked to improve water quality in the Cherry Creek Reservoir. “In this latest battle against the developer, the City Council failed the people. I won’t do that. I won’t forget where I came from,” Kerber said. Kerber, a former chair of Arapahoe County Republicans, twice ran for offices in the state legislature. He is a father of three grown daughters who attended Cherry Creek High School and is married to Sheila, his wife of 36 years. Election Day in the city’s nonpartisan race is Nov. 7.
A view of the Rocky Mountains as the bartender team bookends Johnny Coast, center, ViewHouse’s director of research and development
Johnny Coast, director of research and development
Marketing team: Jennifer Ruppert, marketing director, Melany Muro, account coordinator at Wagstaff Worldwide, and Hailey Stratton digital marketing manager
Kelli Narde, Littleton’s communications director, joins Assistant City Attorney Lena McClellan.
Ingebretsen to run against ‘out of touch’ incumbents Continued from Page 1 1999 to 2007. More recently, she was part of the steering group that formed the Save our Village issues committee in opposition to Question 1. Ingebretsen attended the University of Denver on a tennis scholarship and graduated cum laude in 1981 with a B.S.B.A. She was inducted into Mortar Board and Beta Gamma Sigma while at DU and was honored as the Outstanding Scholar/Athlete of her graduating class. She
also received the Colorado Sportswoman of the Year Award in 1979. She worked for the IBM Corporation 1981-1993 and earned an MBA in Finance at DU in 1986. Ingebretsen, the mother of three daughters, has been married to Kirk for 26 years. In recent years, she has served on the DU Athletic Hall of Fame Selection Committee and has volunteered in local schools through the Catholic Charities’ Seeds of Hope program. Election Day is Nov. 7.
The ribbon cutting: From left, Jamil Safieddine, son of the ViewHouse owners; Littleton City Councilmembers Jerry Valdes and Bill Hopping; ViewHouse owners Catherine and Francois Safieddine with children; Littleton Mayor Bruce Beckman and his wife state Rep. Susan Beckman; City Councilmember Peggy Cole and Mayor pro tem Debbie Brinkman
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A bourbonbarbecue pork slider from the Range.
Zoo trustee Lynn Kitt, Bradley Joseph and Dana Davis. Former Cherry Hills Village Mayor Doug Tisdale, a zoo trustee, and Stephanie DeGraff-Bender put the V in VIP.
Board of Trustees Chair Sherri Koelbel welcomes VIP guests. Pink flamingoes—so tacky, they’re cool. John and Joanne Davidson, Denver Post society columnist— on the other side of the party camera for once.
Janelle Crowe is no bird. She’s a unicorn. Suzanne Hagen, Elaine Torres, Phil Workman and Sean Walsh What are you looking at?
How the show got its name: Biff Gore, from NBC’s The Voice
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‘Dance? Did you say, A love for life at the Denver Greek Festival
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For more than a half century, Colorado’s Greek community has welcomed everyone to celebrate all things Greek during one of Denver’s most notable and longest-running festivals. This year’s weekend of June 16-18 boasted the new theme: “The party gets started when the sun goes down.” As always, there was plenty of Greek cuisine—and, yes, ouzo—as well as an open-air market reminiscent of the Greek isles. Photos by Stefan Krusze
Former state Sen. Joyce Foster and her husband Rabbi Steven celebrated his birthday with daughter Debbie.
Idomeneas Cretan Dancers electrify the festival.
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Dear Savvy Senior What all can be done to combat dry eyes? Since I turned 50, my eyes have become increasingly dry and irritated. Constantly Blinking
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Colorado Celebrity Classic to benefit TAPS was best ever
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he two-day emotional fundraiser was packed with an army of dedicated volunteers, premier sponsors, celebrities, military representatives and many hearts filled with desire to raise funds for families of America’s fallen heroes. Friday evening was a Western-themed night of music, recognition and auctions at the Ranch at Cherry
Creek, owned by the generous Marla and Steve Grove. World War II veteran Mort Marks received a standing ovation and Pete Coors was finale entertainment with his spoons routine. Saturday was a special day of golf at the Air Force Academy’s Eisenhower Golf Club. Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) was founded in 1994 by Bonnie Carroll, whose husband
American Furniture’s loyal TAPS supporter Jake Jabs and Renee Green.
Arapahoe County Republican Chair Rich Sokol at the prime-rib buffet, prepared and served by 25 members of the elite Coors Cowboy Club “Chuckwagon Crew” from Amarillo, Texas.
Brig. Gen. Tom Carroll, commander of the Alaska National Guard, was killed in a plane crash. There is a tremendous need for the caring and sup-
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port of families whose loved ones, our heroes, have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation’s freedom. All services, including the Good Grief Camp for Children, are offered at no cost to the families. “We are blessed with the support of Colorado,” founder Bonnie Carroll said. “Over 70,000 families have been served across the country with this 24-year-
old network.” Sadly, 22 U.S. veterans take their own lives every day and 75 veterans attempt suicide every day. One is too many. “We’re there for the long haul. This is a family,” Carroll said. More than $3.7 million has been raised in Colorado for the families since 2004, under the leadership of Lynne and Bo Cottrell. Photos by Scottie Taylor Iverson
Title Sponsor Boeing tablemates: Retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Tony Pryzbyslawski, senior executive director of marketing for Boeing in Colorado, his wife Priscilla, State Treasurer Walker Stapleton, Maribeth and Bill Hanzlik (former NBA star and Nuggets coach Dave Eddy and Katrina and Jeff Parks.
The evening’s Nashville songwriters’ concert featured amazing artists who wrote or produced 30 No. 1 hits and 40 Top 10 hits—Billy Montana, Keni Thomas, an Army Ranger and veteran of the famed Blackhawk Down rescue in Somalia, Frank Myers and Jimmy Nichols on the keyboard.
LEFT: Tony David celebrates with Arlene Johnson, who won his live auction Wildefire entertainment package. ABOVE LEFT: The crowd gave thunderous applause to Colorado Celebrity Classic Directors Bo and Lynne Cottrell, on stage when 2012 Volunteer of the Year winner Tony David presented the 2017 award named for him to Al Duran and Rob O’Regan. ABOVE: The Colorado Springs contingent, left to right: Carole and Kent Traylor, Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Felix Dupre, Gen. (Ret.) Gene Renuart, Susan and Don Addy.
TAPS founder Bonnie Carroll had an entire stage full of families representing what TAPS is all about, including speaker Laura Benton and daughter Gabriela, kneeling in front.
Emcee Steffan Tubbs of KOA is also an award-winning director and executive producer of Acronym, a documentary about the cross-generational battle with post-traumatic stress disorder.
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FLEURISH
Hats off to Colorado Treasurer Walker Stapleton
Lovely in chapeaux—Seated: Marlene Siegel, Linda Louise Fankboner, Aldona Seymour, Arlene Johnson. Standing: Antonette Smith, Karen Allen, Mini Camp and Michelle Dorman.
Centennial Institute’s Antonette DeLauro Smith and Walker and Jenna Stapleton surround LaFawn Biddle.
Evie Ashmore, featured speaker Walker Stapleton and Mary Wenke.
Cherry Creek Republican Women donned summer millinery finery for their June meeting before taking a July and August sabbatical. Guest speaker was Colorado Treasurer Walker Stapleton, the longest serving Republican conservative in Colorado, known as the only voice for the taxpayer. He shared insight into the office, Colorado’s paths and his personal leadership history, focusing on education, PERA, marijuana, infrastructure, healthcare and Medicaid. Stapleton was especially excited about the largest school district—Denver Public Schools and its tremendous job with charter schools. Denver School of Science and Technology has a 100 percent graduation rate, unlike one nearby at less than 50 percent. “Not all school boards are in line with getting charter schools. Every child deserves the opportunity to graduate and succeed,” Stapleton said. He is concerned about the state having no clear path for healthcare going forward. “Connect for Health Colorado is an unmitigated disaster and has blown through all subsidies in
three years,” he said. With Medicaid expansion, 450,000 Coloradoans are on the rolls. He concluded by saying, “Coloradoans are going to have to get used to solving Colorado problems. We need to be transparent in all agencies, cut wasteful departments and expenditures.”
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Arapahoe Philharmonic presents two free summer concerts July 2: Fisher Auditorium on the Englewood Campus July 3: Harry A. Nottingham Park, Avon The Arapahoe Philharmonic kicks off its 2017–2018 concert season with two free Americana/pops performances with selections by Bernstein, Copland, Gershwin, Gould, LaGuardia, Rossini, Sousa, Tchaikovsky and Williams. The first performance takes place on Sunday, July 2, 3 p.m., at Fisher Auditorium on the Englewood Campus, 3800 S. Logan St. The orchestra will then perform the program on the City of Avon’s Westin
Salute to the U.S.A. program at Harry A. Nottingham Park, 1 Lake St., Avon on Monday, July 3, starting at 7:45 p.m. and immediately followed by a festive fireworks display. Additional information is available at arapahoe-phil.org or by calling 303-781-1892. Fisher Auditorium, the newly renovated theater at the Englewood High School complex, will be the orchestra’s primary performance venue for the 2017–2018 concert season. Concert Repertoire: Leonard Bernstein: Overture, to Candide
Aaron Copland: Hoedown, from Rodeo George Gershwin: An American in Paris Morton Gould: American Suite Brian LaGuardia: Variations on Shenandoah Gioachino Rossini: William Tell Overture John Philip Sousa: Semper Fidelis March John Philip Sousa: Stars and Stripes Forever Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: 1812 Overture John Williams: selections from Star Wars Suite 1 and 2 John Williams: Summon the Heroes
‘Cars 3’: Back on Track Cars 3
BY PAUL HALL Everything changes over time. But in the new film Cars 3, what happens when the competitors in the Piston Cup racing series seem to have moved beyond Lightning McQueen? McQueen (voiced by Owen Wilson) is looking to wrap up another stunning race against two of his best friends when a fresh-faced new car explodes through the pack. Jackson Storm (Armie Hammer) is the first of a new breed that is sleeker and faster and can do things that McQueen and his fellow competitors can’t. One by one, these newer and slicker models come to the track and eliminate the old guard. As the season comes to an end, McQueen will have to decide if he has what it takes to keep up the fight against the well-trained opponents he is now facing. It will take reinventing himself and training like he never has before on modern equipment to get the speed he needs to stay competitive— and McQueen is up for the
challenge. He will be trained by Cruz Ramirez (Cristela Alonzo) and will have to search through his past to find his future. The Cars franchise has been a bumpy ride, to say the least. When Cars hit theaters, it provided a great trip through the world of motorsports and life in general. When we traveled to Cars 2 and its journey into the Grand Prix world, the film and the franchise felt a bit lost and unsure of where it was headed. With Cars 3, we are back to good old-fashioned racing, training and friends. Some of the classic characters return, including Lightning, Mater (Larry the Cable Guy) and Sally (Bonnie Hunt), but there are plenty of new additions to the cast who help us fly into the future. Alonzo and Hammer are key, but there is also a cool part for Chris Cooper as the voice of Smokey. Visually, this is a stunning film. The detail that goes into every aspect of the animation in Cars 3 is quite amazing.
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Rated G Voices of: Owen Wilson, Armie Hammer, Kerry Washington Director: Brian Fee Cars 3 goes wrong when it starts to meander slowly, as if the caution flag has been thrown. Everything is safe and a bit dull, as if we were running with the pace car in our way. Thankfully, there are only a few of these sequences in the film, and it runs mostly under full racing conditions. The underlying theme delivers a strong and powerful message about the power we all hold in shaping the next generation. We can change the way things are done. And yes, as you would expect, Mater gets a bit of a curtain call after the credits, so don’t get up too fast. Cars 3 wasn’t a perfect film, but it delivers fast family-friendly relief from the summer heat. We get the characters we love and a beautiful-looking addition to the franchise. Rev the engines and reach for the checkered flag—it’s good to have Lightning McQueen back on track. Paul’s Grade: B/B-
Enjoy a movie and concert in the park
6 Million Dollar Band performs Saturday, June 24, at Centennial Center Park.
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Celebrate summer with a community concert featuring the popular ‘80srocking 6 Million Dollar Band, as well as a movie under the stars on Saturday, June 24, 6-10 p.m. at Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave. Dance the early evening away during the concert, and then grab a blanket or chair to watch The Librar-
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June 22, 2017 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 17
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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:
FORECLOSURES 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 38-38103.1 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: 03/29/2017 , 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. 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 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 15, 2017 Last Publication: July 13, 2017 Legal # 0203-2017 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0218-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On April 28, 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) STEVEN T RAHN Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, PINNACLE MORTGAGE GROUP INC. 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 June 25, 2012 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 12, 2012 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D2075473 Original Principal Amount $137,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $126,009.61 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. LOTS 14 AND 15, BLOCK 9, ROSE ADDITION TO ENGLEWOOD, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 3262 S Logan St, Englewood, CO 80113. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/16/2017, 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 6/22/2017 Last Publication 7/20/2017 Name of Publication The Villager IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENER-
AL, 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: 04/28/2017 , 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 # 17-914-29956 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 22, 2017 Last Publication: July 20, 2017 Legal # 0218-2017 ____________________________
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
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 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 # 7503 ____________________________
ARAPAHOE COUNTY ***CORRECTION NOTICE*** NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING KNOX COURT SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1 MINOR SUBDIVISION, CASE NO. P17-001 PROPOSAL: The applicant and managing partner, Todd Rosen, on behalf of the owner, Knox Yard, LLC, is requesting approval of a minor subdivision known as Knox Court Subdivision Filing No. 1, which is located at 3430 S. Knox Ct., Englewood, CO 80110. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 11, 2017 the Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing at 9:30 a.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, at the Arapahoe County Administration Building, East Hearing Room, 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO 80120, at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the above-described minor subdivision application, Case No. P17-001. The applicant has applied for approval of a minor subdivision known as Knox Court Subdivision Filing No. 1, which seeks to establish a single legally platted lot on a 0.9 acre property. More information about this proposal is available at the Arapahoe County Public Works and Development Department, Planning Division, 6924 S. Lima St., Centennial, CO 80112, 720-874-6650. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: June 22, 2017 Legal # 7488 ____________________________ 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
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PAGE 18 | THE VILLAGER • June 22, 2017 — Continued from page 17 — 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 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COPPERLEAF FILING NO. 13 / FINAL PLAT CASE NO. P16-014 PROPOSAL: Copperleaf Senior Living, LLC (applicant) has made application to Arapahoe County on behalf of South Quincy Highland Residential Investors, Inc. (owner) for approval of a final plat known as Copperleaf Filing No. 13. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 11, 2017 the Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing at 9:30 a.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, in the Arapahoe County Administration Building, East Hearing Room, 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO 80120, at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the above-described final plat application, Case No. P16-014. The applicant has applied for approval of a final plat that proposes subdividing Lot 2, Block 2, of Copperleaf Filing No. 2 into a final plat known as Copperleaf Filing No. 13, which consists of 5 lots and 1 tract. More information about this proposal is available at the Arapahoe County Public Works and Development Department, Planning Division, 6924 S. Lima St., Centennial, CO 80112, 720-874-6650. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: June 22, 2017 Legal # 7515 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT To whom it may concern: This notice is given with regard to items in the custody of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office that have been released for public auction. The Sheriff’s Office will release numerous items including but not limited to, bicycles, jewelry, audio/ visual equipment, automotive parts, tools, sports equipment (such as camping, rafting, skiing gear, etc.), household goods and other items of personal property to a private auction company identified as Propertyroom.com. These items will be released for on-line bidding starting June 30, 2017. The auction on Propertyroom.com is open to the public. If any citizen believes they have property in the possession of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office that can be identified, and for which they can show proof of ownership associated with a written report that has been filed with the Sheriff’s Office prior to this announcement, can contact the evidence section of the Sheriff’s Office. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: June 22, 2017 Legal # 7519 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY 1041 PERMIT PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS AND ASSOCIATED FACILITIES (SKY RANCH WATER SUPPLY FACILITY, RECLAIMED WATER POND AND PIPELINES) FOR THE SKY RANCH SUBDIVISION CASE NOS: ASI16-005 PROPOSAL: The applicants, Rangeview Metropolitan District and Pure Cycle Corporation, are requesting approval of a 1041 Permit for a water and wastewater treatment plants and associated facilities for the Sky Ranch Subdivision. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 11, 2017, the Arapahoe County Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing at 6:30 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter, at 6954 S Lima St, Arapahoe Room, Centennial, CO, 80112 at which, all interested persons and citizens will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the abovedescribed application for a 1041 Permit (Case No. ASI16-005). The public is invited and encouraged to attend and participate at the public hearing. The applicant has applied for
approval of a 1041 Permit, for the project described above, which is known as Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants and associate facilities for the Sky Ranch subdivision. This project will consist of a water and wastewater treatment plants and associated facilities for the Sky Ranch Subdivision in Arapahoe County. The water treatment plant is to be located on the Lowry Range, Parcel No. 2069-00-0-00-066, wastewater treatment plant to be located within the Sky Ranch Subdivision, Parcel No. 1977-00-0-01-018, and associated facilities including Sky Ranch Water Supply Facility to be located near the eastern boundary of the Sky Ranch Subdivision in the west half of Section 3, Parcel No. 197700-0-00-094, and Reclaimed Water Pond located at the northeast corner of Parcel No. 1977-00-0-00324 and pipelines located along E. Quincy Road, N. Hayesmount Road and within the Sky Ranch Subdivision. More information about this proposal is available at the Office of the Arapahoe County Planning Division, 6924 S Lima St, Centennial, Colorado 80112. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: June 22, 2017 Legal # 7521 ____________________________
COURTS DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 649-6355 PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, Petitioner, IN THE INTEREST OF: ANASTASIA LITTLE, Child, and concerning STACIE LITTLE and ANDRE LITTLE, Respondents, Pax Moultrie, Esq., Reg. #37945 Assistant County Attorney Arapahoe County Attorney’s Office 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 Phone Number: (303) 636-1895 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT Case No: 16JV1130 Division: 14 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding ANDRE LITTLE is set for August 8, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. in Division 14 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7305 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney duripg these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent yo·u. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child (ren) dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code. Date: April 24, 2017 Linda Arnold #16764 for Pax Moultrie, No. 37945 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, Co 80012 303-636-1895 (303) 636-1889 FAX Published in The Villager Published: June 22, 2017 Legal # 7513 ____________________________ 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: IMAN SHARIF Child, and concerning HAYATE ROOBAA aka SAMIHA ROOBAA and MUNIB SHARIF, Respondents. Pax Moultrie, Esq., Registration No. 37945 Assistant County Attorney 14980 E. Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-636-1895 (F) 303-636-1889 Case No: 17JV380 Division: 14 AMENDED NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT **This notice is amended to reflect the correct date of July, 25, 2017. ** To The Respondents: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding MANIB SHARIF is set for July 25, 2017, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., in Division 14, at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7305 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colo-
LEGALS rado 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. Linda Arnold #16764 for Pax Moultrie, Esq., # 37945 Assistant County Attorney 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 (303) 636-1895 Published in The Villager Published: June 22, 2017 Legal # 7518 ____________________________
CENTENNIAL NOTICE CITY OF CENTENNIAL
ORDINANCE NO. 2017-O-16 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF EAST ORCHARD ROAD AND SOUTH QUEBEC STREET FROM EDUCATION, INSTITUTIONAL, AND RECREATION (ED) TO BUSINESS PARK (BP35) UNDER THE 2011 LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
Failure on the part of a claimant to file such statements prior to such final settlement will relieve said City from all and any liability for such claimant’s claims.
The public hearing will be held at the Centennial Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Council Chambers, Centennial, Colorado 80112. Copies of Ordinance No. 2017-O16 are available for inspection by the public at the Centennial Civic Center or on the City’s website: www.centennialco.gov. Interested parties may file written comments with the City Clerk, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, Colorado 80112, anytime prior to the public hearing on July 17, 2017.
GREENWOOD VILLAGE
/s/Barbara Setterlind, CMC City Clerk
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, June 19, 2017 the Centennial City Council passed on first reading:
Published in The Villager Published: June 22, 2017 Legal # 7528 ____________________________
ORDINANCE NO. 2017-O-12 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, AMENDING SECTIONS 6-5-220 AND 6-6-220 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO REDUCE THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PERSONAL USE MARIJUANA PLANTS AND MEDICAL MARIJUANA PLANTS, RESPECTIVELY, ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE
The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk. The ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, 303-7543324. The full text of the ordinance is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com. By: Barbara Setterlind, CMC City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: June 22, 2017 Legal # 7525 ____________________________ NOTICE CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, June 19, 2017 the Centennial City Council passed on first reading: ORDINANCE NO. 2017-O-16 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF EAST ORCHARD ROAD AND SOUTH QUEBEC STREET FROM EDUCATION, INSTITUTIONAL, AND RECREATION (ED) TO BUSINESS PARK (BP35) UNDER THE 2011 LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk. The ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, 303-7543324. The full text of the ordinance is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com. By: Barbara Setterlind, CMC City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: June 22, 2017 Legal # 7526 ____________________________ CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Centennial, Colorado will conduct a public hearing on Monday, July 10, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. regarding ORDINANCE NO. 2017-O-12 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, AMENDING SECTIONS 6-5-220 AND 6-6-220 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO REDUCE THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PERSONAL USE MARIJUANA PLANTS AND MEDICAL MARIJUANA PLANTS, RESPECTIVELY, ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY. The public hearing will be held at the Centennial Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Council Chambers, Centennial, Colorado 80112. Copies of Ordinance No. 2017-O16 are available for inspection by the public at the Centennial Civic Center or on the City’s website: www.centennialco.gov. Interested parties may file written comments with the City Clerk, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, Colorado 80112, anytime prior to the public hearing on July 10, 2017. /s/Barbara Setterlind, CMC City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: June 22, 2017 Legal # 7527 ____________________________ CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Centennial, Colorado will conduct a public hearing on Monday, July 17, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. regarding
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Cherry Hills Village Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the City of Cherry Hills Village City Council at the Village Center, 2450 E. Quincy Avenue, Cherry Hills Village, Colorado 80113, on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at 6:30 p.m., to consider for adoption Council Bill 3, Series 2017, an ordinance repealing and re-enacting Articles I through Viii of Chapter 18 of the Cherry Hills Village Municipal Code, concerning building regulations; adopting by reference, with certain amendments, the 2015 International Building Code, the 2015 International Residential Code, the 2015 International Mechanical Code, the 2015 International Plumbing Code, the 2015 International Fuel Gas Code, the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code, the 2014 National Electrical Code, and the 2015 International Existing Building Code; published by the International Code Council, Inc., 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478; and adopting by reference, with certain amendments, the 2015 National Green Building Standards, published by the National Association of Home Builders of the United States, 1201 15th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20005; and adopting by reference, with certain amendments, the 2015 International Fire Code, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Battery Park, Po Box 9101, Quincy, MA 02269; enacting a new article i.5; repealing all ordinances in conflict therewith; and providing penalties for violation thereof. The purpose of the referenced codes is generally to regulate and control the design, construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of all buildings and structures within the City of Cherry Hills Village and to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public welfare from the hazards of fire explosion and dangerous conditions arising from storage, handling, and use of hazardous materials and devices in the use or occupancy of buildings or premises. All referenced codes and amendments thereto are available for public inspection at office of the City Clerk, 2450 E. Quincy Avenue, Cherry Hills Village, Colorado 80113. For more information on the proposal please call the Community Development Department at 303-783-2721. All protests or comments must be made in writing on or before the hearing date, or by personal appearance at the public hearing. Published in The Villager First Publication: June 8, 2017 Last Publication: June 22, 2017 Legal # 7481 ____________________________ Public Notice of Contractor’s Final Settlement Pursuant to C.R.S. 38-26-107, notice is hereby given that on/or after the 29th day of June 2017 final settlement with Hallmark Inc., will be made by the City of Cherry Hills Village, for the 2017 Street Improvement Concrete Replacement Project, and that any person, co-partnership, association, company, or corporation who has an unpaid claim against any of the contractors for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractors, or any of their subcontractors, in or about the performance of said work may file at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on/or after, June 29th , 2017, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the City Council of the City of Cherry Hills Village, at the office of: City Manager City of Cherry Hills Village 2450 E. Quincy Avenue Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113
CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE STATE OF COLORADO Published in The Villager First Publication: June 22, 2017 Last Publication: June 29, 2017 Legal # 7520 ____________________________
GREENWOOD VILLAGE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE On the 19th day of June, 2017, the City Council of the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado, adopted on second reading the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 08 SERIES OF 2017 INTRODUCED BY: COUNCILMEMBER SCHLUTER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11, ARTICLE 5 OF THE GREENWOOD VILLAGE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PARK REGULATIONS Copies of the aforesaid ordinance are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, 6060 South Quebec Street, City of Greenwood Village, Colorado or online at www.greenwoodvillage. com. Published in The Villager Published: June 22, 2017 Legal # 7522 ____________________________ GREENWOOD VILLAGE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE On the 19th day of June, 2017, the City Council of the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado, adopted on second reading the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO: 09 SERIES OF 2017 INTRODUCED BY: COUNCILMEMBER BISHOP AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 16 OF THE GREENWOOD VILLAGE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES Copies of the aforesaid ordinance are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, 6060 South Quebec Street, City of Greenwood Village, Colorado or online at www.greenwoodvillage. com. Published in The Villager Published: June 22, 2017 Legal # 7523 ____________________________ GREENWOOD VILLAGE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE On the 19th day of June, 2017, the City Council of the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado, adopted on second reading the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 11 SERIES OF 2017 INTRODUCED BY: COUNCILMEMBER SCHLUTER AN ORDINANCE TO ADD A NEW SECTION TO CHAPTER 7, ARTICLE 2 OF THE GREENWOOD VILLAGE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ILLEGAL DUMPING OF TRASH AND GOODS Copies of the aforesaid ordinance are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, 6060 South Quebec Street, City of Greenwood Village, Colorado or online at www.greenwoodvillage. com. Published in The Villager Published: June 22, 2017 Legal # 7524 ____________________________ NOTICE AND CERTIFICATION OF THE VOTE ON THE ELECTION ON A MATTER SUBMITTED TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, AT THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON JUNE 6, 2017 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I, Susan M. Ortiz, City Clerk of the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado, under and by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the State of Colorado, and the Charter of the City of Greenwood Village, DO HEREBY OFFICIALLY CERTIFY that at the Special Municipal Election held on Tuesday, June 6, 2017: The following question was submitted to the qualified electors; and the number of votes cast “YES” and “NO” on the question were as follows: Question No. 1 Shall Ordinance No. 04, Series of 2017, amending the Greenwood Village Comprehensive Plan by adopting the Orchard Station Subarea Plan, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission on October 18, 2016, and as amended by City Council on March 20, 2017, be adopted?
The question designated above failed by a vote of 1483 “YES” and 4616 “NO” on the measure. Attested by me with the official seal of the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado, this fourteenth day of June, 2017. /s/ Susan M. Ortiz Susan M. Ortiz, MMC City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: June 22, 2017 Legal # 7529 ____________________________
SPECIAL DISTRICTS 00100 CHERRY CREEK VALLEY WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT SOUTH DAYTON STREET AT SOUTH DALLAS STREET WATER PIPELINE REPLACEMENT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 1. Sealed Proposals for construction of the South Dayton Street at South Dallas Street Water Main Replacement will be received at the Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District office, 2325 S. Wabash Street, Denver, Colorado 80231, on or before 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 10, 2017, at which time the proposal will be publicly opened and read. Any proposal received after the above specified time will be immediately returned to the Bidder unopened. The site of the work is within the Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District. The work generally consists of: • Replacement of approximately 790 L.F. of 8-inch cast iron pipe with 8-inch Class 52 ductile iron pipe water main, associated valves, fittings, thrust blocks, connections, testing, and service tap reconnections. Approved temporary water service shall be provided to customers during construction. The contract includes asphalt and concrete replacement. 2. The Contract Documents, containing the detailed Drawings and Specifications for the construction work, together with the proposed construction Contract, may be obtained electronically in PDF format from Merrick & Company by e-mailing a request to plansrequest@merrick.com. 3. Bid security in the amount of 5-percent, unqualified, of the total Proposal price, will be required with each Proposal. Character and disposition of such bid security are stated in “Instructions to Bidders” of the Contract Documents. Included with the Contract Documents is a Bid Bond form to be used by Bidders not submitting a cashier’s check or a certified check. 4. Further information will be found in “Instructions to Bidders” of the Contract Documents. Each Bidder will be assumed to be familiar with all Contract Documents, including all Drawings and Specifications. Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District By John Warford Manager Published in The Villager Published: June 22, 2017 Legal # 7512 ____________________________
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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____________________________ NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of DANIEL MARTIN WARREN, deceased Case Number: 2017PR30578 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 27, 2017, or the claims may be forever barred. MARK LYON FAIRCHILD Personal Representative 7136 South Franklin Way Centennial, CO 80122 Published in The Villager First Publication: June 22, 2017 Last Publication: July 6, 2017 Legal # 7514 ____________________________ NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of DONNA CALL HAMBY, a/k/a DONNA C. HAMBY, a/k/a DONNA HAMBY, a/k/a DONNA CAMERON HAMBY, a/k/a DONNA JANE CALL, Deceased Case Number 17PR30594 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 23, 2017, or the claims may be forever barred. Catherine East Call 6771 Lauden Circle Anchorage, AK 99502 Wendy Call Kowynia P.O. Box 770665 Steamboat Springs, CO 80477 Published in The Villager First Publication: June 22, 2017 Last Publication: July 6, 2017 Legal # 7516 ____________________________
MISCELLANOUS 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 ____________________________ 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 22, 2017 Last Publication: June 29, 2017 Legal # 7517 ____________________________
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2017 Corolla IM is top performer BY H. THROTTLE AUTO COLUMNIST The car wizards know what vehicles to deliver for test drives that you read in this column. For example, last week they delivered a Toyota Yaris IA that sold for a somewhat meager price of $15, 950. This vehicle was at the bottom of the barrel in quality and cost. Had some good features, but not enough to satisfy this driver. This week, the wizards delivered a Toyota Corolla IM and I immediately looked at the documentation and saw that the suggested retail price was $19,450. It is still in the low-end price category, so I didn’t expect much in the test drive. I was wrong. This “Electric Storm Blue” fourdoor sedan is small, but mighty. It is amazing what a few thousand dollar differences can reap in purchasing what might be described as an “economy car.” This Corolla is exciting with a seven-speed automatic synergy transmission and four-cylinder 1.8L engine producing 137 horsepower. The combination works very well and this Corolla has plenty of punch, along with 36 mpg on the highway. There are two drive modes, Eco and
Sport. The sport choice is noticeable and gives the car an extra boost of power. Toyota has added a center armrest console and the seats are manually adjustable. The radio leaves a little bit to be desired with vertical arrows to adjust the station, rather than an easy dial. Hard to drive and keep punching the little ar-
streak and attempt to fiddle with your smartphone or radio controls at the same time. This Corolla is made in Aichi, Japan and the craftsmanship is Asian quality, along with a modern-looking front and rear design. Toyota has put MacPherson struts on the front of the car and a double wish-
The 2017 BMW 530i sedan in Mediterranean Blue Metallic starts at $51, 200.
BMW 530i has lots of class BMW really means it pecting a boost of power, but
rows to new and different stations, but there is a preset option. This model didn’t include complimentary satellite radio, something really useable near Colorado mountains where radio signals fade out near Golden. Steering has an electric power assist and is extremely quick and sensitive. Don’t drive this blue
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bone suspension system on the rear, an upgrade from the Yaris. This Corolla is a new model, not safety rated, but should rate high. It has a solid disk-brake system, front and rear, and all of the Toyota safety features, including the new Smart Stop Technology that prevents hitting a forward object. This model has a dash adjustment to set the distance for the SST control to operate. The rearview mirrors seemed to lose their adjustment easily. Maybe the wind or some technical aspects. Overall, this is a very attractive front-wheeldrive car with above-average performance and fuel economy. The price is really attractive and the automatic transmission makes for a really easy drive. The transmission is really great driving in the mountains. This is the car for the graduating senior.
when they say “Ultimate Driving Machine.” The new 2017 BMW 530i sedan is almost that machine. Price in the automobile world does mean quality in many respects. The higher the vehicle price, the more horsepower, chrome, wood panels, special features and apps. This is a very comfortable and classic-appearing vehicle with a suggested retail price of $51,200 with $20,000 of extra options and additional charges for a total price of $72,136. This is a large sedan with metallic blue Mediterranean metallic paint and it looks like an ambassador’s sedan. The interior is white nappa leather and the 16-way power seats are soft and comfortable with heating and summer cooling. The car is manufactured in Dingolfing, Germany with German parts and labor. They’ve done a masterful job of creating a very attractive and desirable luxury car. However, there is a problem that took a little time to discover, and that is the powertrain. The problem could just be an engine highaltitude adjustment, but this large vehicle is powered by a four-cylinder turbo-charged engine. The engine has a slight delay before the turbo kicks in to boost the smaller engine. Factory specifications don’t list the horsepower, and there is probably a reason for that—because the car is underpowered. I found the delay irritating, and somewhat dangerous in pulling out in traffic and ex-
instead a pause as I awaited the arrival of the anticipated turbo boost. Again, it could be a tuneup, but I believe that this car is underpowered on the low end, not at upper end. Plenty of power and paddle shifters to cruise down the freeway at fast speeds and making up to 34 mpg, perhaps the reason for the smaller engine, designed for fuel conscious Europeans and Americans. There are many luxury features in the 530i. The radio is easy to control, with a center dial that adjusts to the mode desired. There are many controls, including one to shut off the engine idling when paused, that doesn’t help the acceleration challenge. While saving fuel, this is a distraction and I turned it off after searching for the control. There are great heated rearview mirrors and a vast camera view of the rear and front displayed on the center console. I really enjoyed the power tailgate that opened and shut with power controls. A moon roof is standard equipment on this model. The vehicle has run-flat tires that really grasp the road, and the steering is sensitive to the tires and road. Suggestion to potential buyers: I would opt for a larger engine and less of the other features, such as a power rear window sunshade for $575. Overall, this is a great car for a driver who desires style and comfort and who won’t be accelerating rapidly from any stop signs.