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More high-density opponents join growing slate for Greenwood Village City Council
Judith Hilton
Educator and ‘Save Our Village’ leader pledges accountability
Former councilmember says supporters were out of touch
Dr. Judith Hilton is yet another high-density opponent to run for Greenwood Village City Council. The District 4 hopeful was a member of the Steering Committee for the Save Our Village
Jerry Presley is the third former Greenwood City Council member to announce their candidacy in this year’s election in the wake of voters’ rejection of a controversial proposal to change the city’s vision for development along I-25. Jerry Presley His announcement in District 1 follows those of District 2’s Dave Kerber and Anne Ingebretsen. All three were active in the campaign to reject changes to the city’s Comprehensive Plan that would have allowed a large highdensity mixed-use development in what is called the Orchard Station Subarea. Presley was a leader in the Save Our Village campaign to vote no on Question 1. “The recent vote was an overwhelming rejection of a vision to make Greenwood Village an urban area like Denver. Greenwood Village citizens opposed high-density transit-oriented development, and
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Hilton a 41-year resident Continued from Page 1 campaign that helped defeat the proposed Orchard Station Subarea amendment to the city’s Comprehensive Plan. “As a resident of Greenwood Village for over 41 years, I have seen responsible development and oversight from our representatives on City Council, but this time a wealthy developer was able to turn their attention away from our Comprehensive Plan and the will of the residents, and I had to get involved,” Hilton said. Hilton is a third-generation Colorado native with degrees from both the University of Colorado and the University of Denver. For more than 30 years, she served as a teacher and administrator in Cherry Creek Schools, as both director of employment and principal of Laredo Middle School and Eaglecrest High
School. This spring, she was inducted into the Cherry Creek Schools Legacy Hall of Fame. In Hilton’s candidate announcement, Superintendent Dr. Harry Bull is credited to say, “Dr. Hilton exemplifies the spirit of the award, which is a tribute to exemplary individuals who have left a lasting legacy in their dedication and commitment to excellence in the Cherry Creek Schools.” Since her retirement, Hilton has taught preservice teachers at Metropolitan State University, authored and taught an alternative principal licensure program sponsored by the Colorado Department of Education and worked for ASCD, an international consulting group focused on learning, leadership and service. Hilton has two grown children, both products of Cherry Creek Schools. Her
husband, Dr. James Hilton, is a retired principal from Denver Public Schools. The couple celebrates their 49th anniversary this month. On other community fronts, Dr. Hilton chairs the Education Committee for the Colorado Symphony Orchestra and is a trustee for Colorado Children’s Choral. She describes herself as well versed in leadership and service, having supervised large schools, where she built relationships with constituents. At this critical juncture for Greenwood Village, Hilton says future city councilmembers must listen, represent residents and rebuild trust and governmental accountability. “I am committed to serving our neighbors and to keeping the ‘Village’ in Greenwood Village,” Hilton said. Election Day is Nov. 7.
Mark your calendars: Arapahoe County Fair, July 27-30 The 111th Arapahoe County Fair is just around the corner, July 27-30. It’s a summer bargain with pre-sale online admission tickets for $10 per person. Tickets include unlimited carnival rides, rodeos and concerts, two nights of fireworks, 4-H shows, tractor pulls, a petting farm and more. Mutton bustin’ and the highflying dock dogs return this year, along with 4-H events and exhibits and K9 demonstrations. New to the fair is a second rodeo on Sunday, an old-fashioned soda truck, a climbing wall, new heritage experiences in the homestead, and activities in the kids’ corral. See rabbits, pigs and poultry in the east wing and horses,
cattle, llamas, alpacas, goats and sheep in the livestock pavilion. Shop with more than 40 vendors and enjoy live music by 10 bands on the Main Stage. Fairgoers 21 and older can purchase tickets for the fourth annual Craft Brew Fest, July 28. Tickets are $20 per person and include samples from more than 25 local brewers, as well as food and live music. The Brew Fest is held in the new air-conditioned Exhibition Hall. A summer tradition since 1906, the County Fair is a time to celebrate our heritage. Residents of all counties are invited to enter their handmade and homegrown treasures in the Open Class Competition for a chance to win ribbons and cash
prizes. On July 29, fairgoers also can bid on animals that 4-H youth work to raise at the Youth Livestock Auction. Buy discounted tickets online for only $10 per person or pay $15 at the gate. Parking is $5 per vehicle (cash only). Fair gates open at 4 p.m. on July 27 and 11 a.m., July 28-30. The fairgrounds are located at 25690 E. Quincy Ave., two miles east of E-470 at exit 13. For tickets and more information, visit arapahoecounty fair.com. Volunteers are needed and will receive free admission and t-shirt on the day(s) worked. There also are team leader and small group volunteer opportunities.
Presley compelled to run Continued from Page 1 so do I,” the candidate said in his announcement. The recent flurry of anti-high-density candidates comes as some on the current council have been roundly criticized for backing Question 1. Presley, a longtime resident, was president of his homeowners association before spending almost eight years on the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission. He was appointed to fill a vacant position on City Council, where he served from 2007 to 2015 before he was term limited. “I am not seeking re-election to this office because I want to,” he said. “I am seeking re-election because I am compelled to. I love Greenwood Village and I want to maintain our city as a lowdensity suburban community. I play on the defense, not the offense. I am looking forward to a vigorous debate
of the opposing view. The other side was out of touch with the citizens.” Presley received an M.B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin. He moved to Denver in 1980 and became a close associate of Bill Daniels, a leader in the cable television industry. He was later an executive in the largest health plan in Colorado. Currently, he owns a company that provides internet services to student-housing facilities in 16 states. “I learned many lessons serving as a city councilmember,” Presley said. “Perhaps the most valuable lesson I learned is that I am not smarter than my constituents. I was elected to represent their views. I encourage all voters to visit my website and read the lessons I have learned as a city councilmember. Those lessons can be found at JerryPresley. com/lessons.htm.” Election Day is Nov. 7
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Arapahoe County Commissioner Kathleen Conti, left, speaks at a forum June 21 at the South Metro Denver Chamber as fellow Commissioners Jeff Baker and Nancy Sharpe listen in.
Managing a county, herding cats Arapahoe commissioners explain challenges to business leaders
The trials of change in a diverse 21st century county was conversation fodder last week when the Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners ostensibly addressed issues of economic development at the South Metro Denver Chamber in Centennial. Arapahoe, Colorado’s first county, is also its most varied, stretching from the south inner suburbs to the rural eastern plains, with a mix of urban density and open space in between. “It’s diverse ethnically. It’s diverse economically, and we each try to represent our districts the best way we can and then work together to look at the whole,” said Commissioner Nancy Jackson, D-Aurora, whose District 4 is among Arapahoe’s most assorted. That work to bring the county together is not always easy, said District 5’s Bill Holen, D-Aurora. “Sometimes the debate gets a little intense, but we always find a compromise,” he said. “… We work together on multiple projects where everybody pitches in.” The eastern edge of the large county can be particularly resistant to county governance, according to Jeff Baker, R-Centennial, whose large District 3 stretches from the eastern end of that larger city into the smaller towns of Byers, Bennett and Deer Trail.
“I heard it more than once: ‘Mr. Baker, the best thing you can do is stay in Littleton and leave us the hell alone,’” the first-term commissioner recounted of his conversations with constituents. “‘We don’t need you. We don’t want our roads paved because then kids will come out here and race up and down on them and hit our chickens.’” As commissioners make sense of it all, economic development and the resulting taxation are is-
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sues that cross district and municipal borders, often with conflicting interests—for example, higher-density development rearing its controversial head, just as the growing millennial workforce seeks housing in the landlocked suburbs. The good news: The county’s unemployment rate is below the state average. The bad news: Many of the gainfully employed cannot find a place to live. “We’ve heard from business leaders, for example, that one of
the issues in coming here is to find housing for their employees,” Jackson said. “… We’re talking about middle-class folks who are working, receiving a decent salary, or what we used to think was a decent salary.” What’s more, much of the growing senior population has been unable to pay rising rents in a landlord’s market. The county helped to address that issue in its recent approval of a tax-subsidized affordable senior-housing development on Parker Road. “We were able to partner with them to use our tax-exempt status so they could build this,” said District 1’s Kathleen Conti, RLittleton. “The land was donated by a church, so it was already exempt as far as property tax to the county. It certainly seemed to be a win-win for all parties.” All of this is made possible by the county’s $350 million budget overseen by the five-member board. About half of the money is essentially spent before the county even gets it on state and federally mandated programs, but Board Chair Nancy Sharpe, RGreenwood Village, stresses how much long-term planning and deliberation goes into managing the other half. “The buck stops with us,” the District 2 commissioner said, speaking both literally and metaphorically. “We do set the budget. We approve the budget. … Keeping the county financially strong is a huge thing. … You have to think about where you’re going. … [and] what are the things we have to do, planning today for the future.” Among the current consider-
ations is whether the 18th Judicial District, the largest in Colorado, needs a new courthouse or jail to match the growing population, a decision that would require final
approval by voters in four counties. “It’s a $350 million endeavor. … These are very big decisions,” Sharpe said. Another huge and expensive issue is the state of Arapahoe County’s roads. “It’s more than just capacity,” Baker said. “It’s more than just congestion. It’s the quality.” The state Constitution’s Gallagher Amendment and its effective reduction of residential property taxes have made financing such efforts a challenge, Conti said. “You would think that with property values as high as they are right now that we would be flush with cash. Oh, not true,” she said. “… It’s almost what you would call a manmade recession.” Certain priorities, such as the open-space program, have dedicated revenue streams, and most agree that the voter-approved open-space sales and use tax has made all the difference for a county dedicated to parks, trails, recreation and overall quality of life. “That is the department that reminds you—other than a sign— that you have left Denver and are now in Arapahoe County,” Conti said.
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Traffic is the topic of the day—and a sign of success
Did you ever think about what traffic really is all about? We travel to work. An estimated 75,000 people work in the Denver Technological Center. The majority don’t live in Greenwood Village or Cherry Hills. We travel to take our children to school, with 60,000 students in Cherry Creek Schools. We travel to doctors, dentists, health clubs, restaurants and bars. We travel downtown for business or pleasure. The traffic is symbolic of a strong economy and citizens on the move. If you really think about it, traffic is a good sign of prosperity for the metro area. What I’m coming to accept after driving the streets of our cities for the past 37 years is that traffic is inevitable in our booming economy. The recent election in Greenwood Village made us all think about traffic. The thought of more development creating more traffic was enough to defeat a major development concept. The wreck of that tanker truck on I-25 was a real wake-up call as traffic streamed across Greenwood blocking every street north and south. It took me an hour to travel a short distance to the Arapahoe Road post office. It made me think that local governments should make plans for emergency traffic leaving Denver. Last week, the five Arapahoe County commissioners appeared before the South Metro Denver Chamber’s Economic Development
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It was business as usual at last week’s Greenwood Village City Council with the second reading of some routine ordinances, amending the municipal code on park usage, telecommunications facilities, illegal dumping of trash and goods, a water-well house relocation, and setting a “show cause” hearing July 17 for the Tavern Tech Center on license violations. After a brief executive session on legal matters, the city reconvened to a report by Police Chief John Jackson, who is chairman of 21 Arapahoe County agencies working together to streamline 911 emergency calls. Bruce Romero, executive director of the agency, said there has been 70,168 calls in 2016 and 2.3 million since the system’s installation. Jackson and Romero advised the council that the cost to provide this newer upgraded system may rise modestly in the future. The council was supportive of any rate changes. Chief Jackson said, “Technology is not cheap.” *** In other Greenwood matters, council heard a traffic report from departing police Cmdr. Eric Schmitt, who is leaving after 22 years to accept a higher position with the police department in Branson, Mo. Schmitt has been highly acclaimed at the GV police department. Schmitt explained how the city’s three redlight camera intersections work. He said, “It is amazing how much people hate them.” Schmitt walked through the procedure of how the lights perform and that each photo is reviewed by an officer prior to issuing the $75 tickets. He said it was not about the money but
group to discuss economic growth across the county. The commissioners have to deal with 13 cities, a budget of $366.2 million and 2,070 employees. The land mass covers more than 850 square miles. The population is 630,000 people and growing fast. Denver has pushed southward and if you’ve been west of I-25 on Belleview Avenue, you’ll see massive new apartment complexes on the north Denver side. No doubt these apartments were built in that location for two reasons—the DTC and the new RTD train station. To the south, we have booming Lone Tree with massive new buildings and business developments. To the east, car dealerships stretch for miles and new hotels are rising around Centennial Airport. Greenwood Village is now caught in the middle of this business squeeze with traffic going in all directions day and night. We’re living in a boom cycle where every available piece of land is being gobbled up for a new storage facility, apartment houses and businesses. This creates a strong economy, new jobs, sales and property taxes, new homes and office buildings. The free-enterprise system has made America the world’s economic leader and created the dream of immigrants striving to reach America by the millions.
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*** Ending up the evening was a report from Jeremy Hanak, public works manager, and transportation planner Josie Ortiz on a proposed new traffic study for Greenwood Village. Feeling the pressures from the recent election and the huge public interest in traffic, the city approved a new 12-18-month traffic study. The threephase study will cost $247,000. The contract was awarded to Fehr & Peers, which has had offices in Colorado for 17 years and has completed work in Aspen and Fort Collins. *** In new political news, three former Greenwood Village Council members have announced their intent to seek re-election in the Nov. 7 election. All were active in the recent election that defeated making changes to the existing Comprehensive Plan. The city is now awaiting a new application for the Orchard Station Subarea from
Alberta Development Partners. *** Cherry Hills City Council is clamping down on construction days and hours, including on themselves, as they prepare to break ground on the new Village Center complex in August. They have also updated procedures and rules for parks, trails and city-property usage. A point of major discussion came at the end of the meeting with a resolution submitted by Councilmember Blum and prepared by City Attorney Michow: “A resolution of the City Council of the city of Cherry Hills Village, Colo. supporting the Paris climate agreement.” The prepared resolution was in part stemming from the June 2016 U.S. Conference of Mayors, which affirmed its support for the Paris Climate Accord. This resolution was challenged by Councilmember Katy Brown, who told council that they should not support a resolution they have not read or fully understand. “Cherry Hills should be part of the solution,” she said. “We should not jump on this bandwagon without action.” Her arguments swayed the council to revise the resolution to a more moderate version supporting general climate-change proposals. Kudos to Brown for calling for “action” and side-stepping the controversial Paris Accord withdrawal by President Trump. *** The Rotary Club of the Denver Tech Center has elected a new president, M. Anne Wilcox. She will replace outgoing President Ken Wolfgram at the July meeting. DTC Rotary meets weekly at the Glenmoor
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“truly about public safety.” He revealed that statistics show that running red lights is the leading cause of urban crashes. In Greenwood Village in 2016, there were 248,893 infractions and 114,543 tickets issued after officer review. Schmitt related that the worst intersection in Greenwood Village is at the corner of Dayton Street and Belleview Avenue with its school children and church pedestrian traffic. The city may put in a red-light photo system at this intersection and has renewed the contract for the three existing locations with American Traffic Solutions. The city has made $523,281 from the red-light camera system. The money has gone into the city’s general fund.
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Country Club. New members are invited to attend and should contact Dana Arell, coachdana5@gmail.com Next meeting is July 11 with speaker Rena Maez, college advisor at Thomas Jefferson High School, where Rotary offers several yearly scholarships. *** It was a busy week around the corral with the last roundup at the South Metro Chamber monthly economic breakfast featuring all five Arapahoe County commissioners: Kathleen Conti, District 1; Nancy Sharpe, District 2; Jeff Baker, District 3; Nancy Jackson, District 4; and Bill Holen, District 5. Each commissioner spoke briefly about their responsibilities. Each commissioner takes on different management responsibilities and committee assignments. Arapahoe County is one of the largest counties in the United States to not to have a full-time county manager. Maybe that’s why they have a balanced budget every year and a triple-A credit rating. Commissioner Sharpe stressed fragile management of taxpayer’s funds. Overall, the county spans 850 square miles, encompassing 13 incorporated cities and 630,000 residents, and is growing at a dynamic rate each month. The county deals with nine school districts and has 2,070 employees and a $366.2 million budget. This is a big spread with many ranchhands, and they’re assessing needs for a new justice center, jail, remodeled courthouse and other major overhauls.
God bless the U.S.A. – July 4, 2017
hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal, It was at the end of June 1776 when Gen. George Washington that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable reported both the arrival of some 50 British ships near New York rights, that among them are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiHarbor and the distress of American soldiers for their lack of ness.” arms. BY MORT Every 4th of July, we celebrate the significance of The Revolutionary War was expanding, and even REMARKS MARKS though the Continental Congress still had not agreed our nation’s origins, and in particular the meaning of on whether to declare independence, its members— the Declaration of Independence. made up of 11 of the colonies’ wealthiest businessWe memorialize that document’s great truths of liberty and equality, not merely to pay homage to the past, men, nine of their richest farmers, 24 of their leading but also to rededicate ourselves to seeing that the future lawyers and 12 leading doctors, educators and clergymen—did not take their responsibility lightly. embodies them. They had tried for the previous two years to reToday, we are still the fortunate heirs of this concept of freedom, whose roots lie in the very core of our store harmony with Britain, but the king of England American identity. not only refused to receive their petition of grievances, but to add insult to injury, he even began to hire As we celebrate this 4th of July, let us remember that German troops to maintain his personal power over the colonists. our freedoms have been preserved by other citizens who lived Since their complaints had never been answered, they met before us and died to preserve them. If we expect to enjoy the July 1, 1776 in a steamy hall in hot Philadelphia and resolved blessings of freedom, we too may have to undergo the “fatigue” of themselves into a “Committee of the Whole” to “take into considsupporting them. eration the resolution respecting independency.” On this July 4, it’s very appropriate for us to remember these The debates went on through most of the following three days, words from “God Bless the U.S.A”: “If tomorrow all the things were gone I’d worked for all my life and even then, deals and promises had to be made behind closed And I had to start again with just my children and my wife, doors before they joined together to sign the Declaration of InI’d thank my lucky stars to be living here today, dependence, whose ideas would change, shape and reshape our ‘Cause the flag still stands for freedom and they can’t take that world. away. A year earlier, Thomas Paine had written that “those who exAnd I’m proud to be an American where at least I know I’m free, pect to reap the blessings of freedom must undergo the fatigues of And I won’t forget the men who died who gave that right to me, supporting it.” And I’d gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today, Unfortunately, his words proved to be too true for these men ‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land, God bless the U.S.A. who sacrificed so much for the ideals embodied in the words: “We
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Scars from the Subarea wars—and lessons in headline writing
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The battle is over—but not the war. In the wake of the overwhelming rejection of Question 1 in Greenwood Village, it is clear where public opinion—at least among the roughly 50 percent who cared BY PETER enough to vote—stands on the future JONES of high-density mixed-use development in the city. The implications of the June 6 vote on the swath of land known in government speak as the Orchard Station Subarea remain to be seen. With the specter of a nonbinding Comprehensive Plan and a slate of City Council candidates challenging those who backed high density, it is clear this is more the beginning than the end of civic combat. Sadly, Greenwood Village may have lost some of what it was trying to protect. People on both sides told me they have lost friends over their position on big buildings. There have even been reports of vandalism amid the vitriol and name calling. Here at The Villager, we are caught in the middle. Although our publisher, Bob Sweeney,
took a position in his column, that was where the passion started and ended. In my own reporting, I strived to be as fair as possible to both sides. I often work hard for balance—but with this story, it was easy. Not being a Village resident, I honestly did not care one way or the other. If you can find bias, please let me know how I feel, subliminally. Unfortunately, one published error is likely to live in infamy regardless. On the evening of the fateful vote, Becky Osterwald, our managing editor, volunteered to work late so we could get the results in our June 8 edition. She might as well have been the one to stay since she has been doing triple duty as our sometimes-unofficial bookkeeper and our allthe-time coordinator of published legal notices. Before I left the office that day, I helped create a results box for the top of the front page. I wrote two headlines that could be used, so we would be covered either way. In mid-evening, way after our usual deadline, a bleary-eyed Becky plugged in the correct numbers and hit
“send.” The problem: She neglected to change the headline, “Greenwood Village approves Subarea,” which had been arbitrarily inserted as a placeholder. Sometime around 5 a.m., Becky awoke in a panic, inexplicably realizing her mistake. As her heart continued to sink about a yard beneath her feet, she sent me a dismal text message with the maudlin exclamation: “Major oops.” By then, it was way too late to stop the presses, but also way too early for a stiff drink. I did not have to imagine what readers thought when they saw the paper the next day. I’ve heard plenty. Two weeks ago, I received a call from a very angry self-described “nonreader,” who could not decide if we were inept or conspiratorial. Seriously, would we have intentionally written the wrong headline to influence a vote that had already taken place? I assured the caller that The Villager editorial staff is neither smart, dumb nor cynical enough to conspire so wildly. As for me, I can still take or leave high-density development in Greenwood Village. Voters didn’t take it, and I’m good with that. peter@villagermediagroup.com
A tip of the climate cap to Cherry Hills City Council A few weeks ago, my column focused on the footprint. This could include utilizing solar and need for every municipality in Arapahoe Coungeothermal power, as long as it doesn’t affect the ty, and the county itself, to support the Paris budget of the new building since the bonds are Climate Agreement because it was already sold. However, City Council good for the health of Mother Earth. can also look at grants to offset the Cherry Hills Village did just that utilization of green energy. at their meeting June 20. One of the selling points for the Their reasoning was different resolution was a letter from John than mine, but that does not matter. Douglas Jr., M.D., executive direcWhat matters is they have now gone tor of Tri-County Health, who said on record in supporting a “strong that because the health department climate-change policy through an efbelieves climate change is “ a publicfort to reduce greenhouse-gas emishealth issue of growing importance, sions.” I wanted to take this opportunity to BY BECKY OSTERWALD Although the council agreed the express our appreciation for your resolution was mostly symbolic on their part, work on the topic. Although we are not climate they did say that with the new municipal buildexperts, we do believe—as stated by the Ameriing on the drawing board, they could take steps can Public Health Association—that climate to make sure the project has a small carbon change is one of the most important health is-
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sues facing the U.S. in the 21st century …” A few changes in the proposed resolution got the whole council on board, and I commend them for taking the action. They are now going to look into using green energy in the new building. “The City Council of the City of Cherry Hills Village desires to support a stronger climate policy for the benefit of the health, safety and well-being of the community.” That is a huge step for a small community like CHV. Now, all we need is for Greenwood Village, Centennial, Aurora, Littleton, Englewood, Foxfield and Arapahoe County to take the same pledge. Just like every vote counts, every step taken to reduce greenhouse gases is a step closer to saving Mother Earth for future generation. editorial@villagerpublishing.com
The destruction of America’s healthcare system
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell released the Republican Senate’s version for a bill to repeal Obama’s Affordable Care Act last week after only two weeks of secret deliberation by 11 members, including Colorado’s Cory Gardner. McConnell has made it clear to members of the Senate that he wants to pass the bill before the July recess. He will not permit any of the relevant Senate committees to hold public hearings on the bill. This action will not allow public-health organizations like the American Medical Association or private citizens to comment of the devastating impact this legislation would have on an estimated 23 million Americans who would lose their health coverage. The Senate bill proposes nearly a billion dollars in Medicaid cuts over the next decade and allows individual states to grant waivers to not cover previously mandated levels of services like prescription drugs, addiction treatment, maternity care and mental-health care. It also allows
states to eliminate lifeti me and pre-existingcondition coverages, and would see a significant increase in policy costs for affected individuals. Under the Senate bill, seniors could expect premium increases of five times that of younger premium payers. These changes would force many seniors out of the program. Significantly, the Senate bill would eliminate the requirements for all Americans to have some form of health insurance or be fined by the IRS and that larger employers provide affordable insurance to their employees. The real kicker of the bill would shift tax credits from the lower-income citizens to those making more than $250,000 annually. Again, the poor and middle class must carry the financial burden for the wealthiest among us. In addition, those tax credits would also increase for health insurers and pharmaceutical companies. The impact of this bill on Colorado citizens would be significant in the elimination of essential medical services, the threatening possibility
of closing many rural hospitals and clinics, and pricing seniors out of essential medical services. Since the Senate bill will be brought up under the reconciliation rules, only 51 votes are required for it to pass. McConnell is facing some opposition from both conservative and moderate Republicans who either say the bill doesn’t go far enough (i.e. not throwing enough people off Medicaid coverage) or is too brutal to Americans in need of essential healthcare. Several Republican senators, including Gardner, have indicated that they would not support the Senate bill in its current form. Many other Republican senators have not indicated support. I would urge Colorado citizen to contact your senators and let them know where you stand on this critical issue. Healthcare is essential in maintaining a healthy country and it saves lives and ultimately taxpayers’ money. If this Senate bill is passed, Americans will die. Let’s find a compromising position that will not eliminate coverage for millions of Americans.
Celebrate the success of Greenwood Village Continued from Page 4 Working in the DTC area, we have to remember George M. Wallace’s vision of people being able to live close to where they work and to be close to an airport. We have surpassed George’s fondest dreams. Greenwood Village City Council heard a report on traffic last week and approved a $247,000 traffic study to be paid for by the city over the next 12 to 18 months. I’m not sure what the new study will show other than we have a lot of traffic driving up and down the streets. It is somewhat like having a life-ending diagnosis and going back to the doctor for a new exam. In my opinion, there is very little we can do
about traffic in, around and through Greenwood Village. Certainly, the future of I-25 will affect the city more than anything else. The highway, after being expanded, is already congested at peak traffic hours. That’s why I’ve reached the decision to allow more time to reach my destination on these streets every day. When caught in a slow crawl, think positively that all of these people are attempting to go somewhere for a good purpose. Traffic is not the fault of the present City Council. They didn’t create the present traffic patterns or the high-rise buildings. The growth has been occurring for more than 40 years. Some residents are angry about traffic. It is way too late to be angry at those who would even think
about replacing 40-year-old structures with new buildings. The DTC area now encompasses one-third of all the metro business, and that amounts to billions in commerce and trade. It is not a retirement community, but a vibrant community of people who work hard to earn a living and provide education for students in Cherry Creek Schools, one of the finest districts in the nation. (Maybe we can blame the school district for the traffic and the growth.) We should be celebrating the success of Greenwood Village, the business corridor, the prosperity of our streets, wonderful schools and free enterprise. I can’t wait to read the new traffic study. It will be a bestseller.
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Search for missing Littleton officer ongoing At press time, the search was continuing for a Littleton police officer lost hiking in Russia. Steven Beare was climbing Mount Elbrus, the nation’s highest peak, on June 16 when he was reported missing. Last week, the Russian Emergencies Ministry said the search had been hampered by bad weather. On June 21, U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman, R-Aurora, asked the Russian ambassador for all possible helping in finding Beare. The Littleton Police Department issued a statement the same day. “We are keeping Officer Beare and his family in our
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Coffman divorce ‘mutual and private’ One of Colorado’s— and south metro’s—highest-profile power couples have called their split announced last week “mutual and private.” U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman and state Attorney General Cynthia Coffman filed for divorce June 17 after a dozen years of marriage. “After much soul searching, we have made the painful decision to get a divorce,” the Coffmans wrote in a jointly written statement two days later. “This has been a difficult choice for both of us and we ask our friends and supporters for their understanding. We have a great deal of respect for each other and will remain each other’s strongest supporters in whatever we do in our continued service to the people of Colorado.” Both Coffmans have been active in Republican circles for years. The two met in the 1990s while Mike was serving in the legislature and Cynthia worked for the legislative council. Before representing the
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Mike Coffman 6th Congressional District, which includes Centennial, Littleton, Greenwood Village and Aurora, Mike was state treasurer, secretary of state and a state legislator. Cynthia worked in the Attorney General’s office as a deputy before being elected to the top job in 2014. She has been a rumored candidate for governor. Both are up for re-election next year.
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layed. “Even HBO, when we sat down with them, they said, ‘We don’t make TV shows. We make 10-hour movies.’” The 34-year-old who cofounded SeriesFest and oversees its big picture, has watched the changing channels of television from all angles. Since graduating from Cherry Creek High School, she has worked as a writer, producer, director and actress, appearing in The Office, The Gilmore Girls and Forgetting Sarah Marshall, among other series. “I was one of the first people to do a web series. I would have to explain what a web series was when I went into meetings,” she said. “It’s really exciting because I feel like the
boundaries have been broken. You can tell a story in whatever way you feel and in whatever platform.” And with delivery systems like Amazon and Netflix bypassing the restrictions that come with commercials, the storytelling process in what was once considered a lesser medium has in some ways surpassed film in its ability to develop characters, tell a story and even create the visual art more associated with the big screen. “The director has more of an opportunity to get the shot they want and do what they want creatively be-
The as of yet unsold series Con Man sees a washed-up science-fiction actor learn to love the fans he actually still has. The pilot is part of this week’s SeriesFest.
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Lenna Kay Weinstein is one of a kind, always the artist. When I first met her three decades ago, she and her husband Jerry were raising their children, who attended Cherry Creek Schools, and they had been living in Greenwood Village for 20 years. Lenna Kay had a dream of becoming a famous artist, and she had a hobby of painting clowns—good enough to attract my attention and she captured my respect as a budding artist. I liked her art so much that The Villager commissioned her to do a series of paintings of local scenes in Arapahoe County. This story appeared in the Villager in November 1991: “Villager Publisher Bob Sweeney announced this week that Villager Newspapers has commissioned local artist Lenna K. Weinstein to do a series of paintings on Arapahoe County scenes. The first of the series is featured on the cover of “Shop the Village,” seen in this week’s Villager. Weinstein has been a resident of Greenwood Village for the past 20 years with three children graduating from Cherry Creek High School. She is a
Three paintings by Lenna Kay noted artist, and according to Sweeney, “one of the finest artists in Colorado, and perhaps the nation. Weinstein has the ability to capture scenes in her unusual style, which places among the elite in the art world.” She has also just completed the artwork for a CBS promotion of The World’s Fastest Athlete, which will be featured on the Wide World of Sports this February. Her next three works for The Villager will be a painting of Mother Teresa, scenes from Cherry Hills Country Club and Cherry Creek Dam.” We nominated Lenna for the 1996 Denver Mayor’s Award for Excellence in Art, hailing her artwork in The Villager and Colorado Homes and Lifestyles. By 1996, Lenna had moved from just paintings to developing a new style of wall
sculpturing that decorated many Village homes. She opened her own firm called Mural Masters and joined up with another talented artist, George Gountanis. They designed custom tile along with wall sculpturing and George’s metal art. Colorado Homes and Lifestyles featured Lenna in their pages, calling her a “Renaissance woman,” saying “There is certainly no pigeonholing Lenna’s latest endeavor, at least in terms usually associated with contemporary art. She calls it wall sculpting, but the flamboyant, three-dimensional coils of fruit and vegetables she sculpts on weathered plaster walls and ceilings are right out of the Italian Baroque. To enter the rooms she has transformed is to step into a 17th century Roman palazzo.”
Lenna and George have remained a team for two decades, most recently displaying their artistic endeavors at the South Suburban’s Lone Tree Golf Clubhouse. George’s metallic wall art is brilliant and one of a kind. Many of his creations have been marketed in Vail and mountain art galleries. His Iron Horses portrait displays four steeds running across a mountain background, all in metallic format. His work can be viewed online at metaltileartsmanufacturing.com or studioofcreativity.com. The life of an artist throughout history has been one of both heartbreak and success. Many “starving artists” have become icons after their deaths or late in their lives. Many art collectors have made fortunes purchasing early-day art for pennies
that grew in value to historic proportions. Lenna and George have had their share of success and failure. The world has not beaten a path to their doors, but Lenna has proclaimed ,“We’re going to paint the world.” She is a butterfly flitting from one art form to another, from paintbrush to trowel. Aging gracefully, she still has that burning desire to put paint on canvas and plaster on walls. Maybe her day will come sooner than later. She deserves a happy ending to her lengthy art career laden with sweat, dreams, hardship and family health challenges. The Villager is happy to reunite with Lenna. Walk through the pages of her scrapbooks in awe of her works of art and the joint efforts with George. For information, call 720-260-5222.
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PTO grants support teacher training
Each May, the Littleton Public Schools Joint PTO Scholarship Fund awards grants to support teachers’ continued professional growth. These funds, a joint enterprise of all individual LPS Parent/Teacher Organizations, help teachers pay for special training or classes toward an advanced degree. All LPS teachers are invited to participate and teachers who meet the requirements are eligible. This year, 11 teachers from across the district were awarded scholarships. Superintendent Brian Ewert presented recipients with their grants during a reception last month. 2017 Joint PTO Scholarship recipients are: • Lisa Banks, Highland Elementary School • Meghan Gausman, Peabody Elementary School • Margaret Granat, Runyon Elementary School
• Jeremy Hayes, Goddard Middle School • Amanda Hurley, Heritage High School • Jill McCormick, Heritage High School • Rebecca Monson, Arapahoe High School • Debbie Sabato, Centennial Academy of Fine Arts • Elizabeth Sise, Runyon Elementary School • Sarah Slaght, Twain Elementary School • Tina Verbsky, Highland Elementary School The LPS Joint PTO Scholarship Committee has been helping teachers cover training costs since 1958. It has been the committee’s objective to help improve instruction for students by helping teachers get the training they need. “This program is so special because it is funded with PTO funds, not district funds,” said Diane Leiker, LPS’s communications di-
From left, Lisa Banks, Amanda Hurley, Rebecca Monson, Jill McCormick, Tina Verbsky, Debbie Sabato, Jeremy Hayes, Sarah Slaght and Elizabeth Sise. Each received a Littleton Public Schools Joint PTO Scholarship award. Courtesy of LPS rector. “Parents value continuing education opportunities for teachers. PTOs see how these opportunities translate into richer experiences for students in the classroom. As a community, we are very proud of this wonderful partnership.”
Lions Club champs!
The Denver Lions Club held its annual summer golf outing at Meadow Hills on June 17. The champion team members were, from left, Jeff Smith, Don Smith, John Molberg and Jim Nussbaum. The club will celebrate the 100th anniversary of “Lionism” on Oct. 14 at the Wellshire Events Center.
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Denver Zoo animals blessed at church during “Blessing of the Wild Animals” service
Some members of the public were less then anxious to be upclose and personal with monitor lizard.
Non-denominational, community event celebrated life and all animals Some of Denver Zoo’s animal residents were blessed June 11 by pastors of Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church for a special “Blessing of the WILD Animals” service. Members of the Zoo’s Animal Ambassadors program were walked to the church’s chancel by keepers in a procession before being blessed as a group. The non-
denominational, community event was meant as a celebration of life and all animals. A monitor lizard, opossum and hawk were just a few of the dozen animals that were at the ceremony. Afterwards, the animals and their handlers remained to meet and educate the public and pose for pictures. This is the event’s third year in which the church’s pastors celebrated the animals’ wildness. The Zoo also offered free admission to families who presented a service bulletin from the day’s church service at the Zoo’s main entrance.
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Denver Academy student DTC Rotary awards awarded for essay on curing scholarships cancer Recipients of awards made possible by grants from Genentech, BristolMyers Squibb and Novartis Denver Academy student Crosby Gaeta (class of 2018) was announced as one of 100 award recipients for 2017, the second year of PBS LearningMedia’s and Stand Up To Cancer’s Emperor Science Award program. The Emperor Science Award program is an initiative designed to encourage high school students to explore careers in science, specifically cancer research and care, through a unique mentoring opportunity. PBS LearningMedia, a digital educational resource library for teachers and students, and Stand Up To Cancer, a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation, received nearly 800 applications from eligible 10th and 11th grade students in 44 states throughout the U.S. who are interested in pursuing a career in science research. Prominent scientists served as judges and evaluated the students’ applications: written essays submitted online Jan. 10 through March 17, addressing why scientific research
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is so important in finding a cure for cancer, what scientific field they would study and why. Two of the awardees are students receiving support for a second year of mentorship, as allowed by the program. “A parent shared this unique opportunity and I shared it with a few students who I thought might be interested,” said DA high school science teacher Bradie Zaletel. “Crosby immediately jumped at the opportunity, sharing excerpts of her essays as she went. With her exciting internship this summer with a breast cancer researcher, she will be taking steps on her path toward defining her future in science.” The 100 Emperor Science Award recipients will have an opportunity to conduct research in a lab,
virtually, or a combination of both, working with an esteemed scientist on a rewarding multi-week cancer research project, will receive a Google Chrome computer to enhance their studies and to facilitate mentor access for those students who live at a distance from their mentor’s research facility, and a $1,500 stipend for expenses. Those entering the program for the first year will also have the opportunity to apply for a second year. A Denver Academy student since 2014, Crosby Gaeta will be a senior at DA this coming school year. She is a member of Denver Academy’s volleyball and basketball teams, a member of Student Senate, National Honor Society, and also serves as a Student Ambassador, representing DA at events and open houses both on campus and in the community. The Emperor Science Award Program extends the learning and outreach for the PBS documentary, Ken Burns Presents Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies A Film by Barak Goodman.
Students excel at LPS Math Olympiad Fourth and fifth-grade teams from across Littleton Public Schools participated in the recent 2017 LPS Math Olympiad.
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This year, the DTC Rotary Club Foundation has awarded scholarships to Thomas Jefferson High School’s Bhawana Acharya and Jose NavarroArriola.
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SUBMITTED BY DTC ROTARY For the last 15 years, the Denver Tech Center Rotary Club Foundation has awarded $2,000 college scholarships to two seniors at Thomas Jefferson High School to recognize and reward their commitment to “Service Above Self.” This year, the foundation is honored to award scholarships to Bhawana Acharya and Jose Navarro-Arriola. In 2011, Bhawana and her family emigrated from Nepal so she as a woman could get an education. She learned English in a few months, not only to attend school, but also to be her family’s translator. In 2014, she was inducted into the National Honors Society. She has taken numerous Advanced Placement classes and has graduated in the top 15 percent of her class. She will be the first member of her family to attend college when she goes to the University of Colorado to study computer science. For many years, Bhawana has volunteered at the Denver Public Library, working with younger children in after-school programs, and she was chosen to be on the library’s Teen Advisory Board. She was also selected to be a youth advisor to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. In that role, she is a voice for youth and provides feedback and recommendations to various state and local agencies. Among other service activities, she spent last summer as a volunteer STEM camp counselor at Metro State
University. As a first-generation citizen, Jose is driven to succeed, not only for himself, but to be a role model for his younger siblings. He was selected to be in the National Honors Society and a Greenhouse scholar, which requires excellence in academics, leadership and service. He is interested in micro and cellular biology and has been accepted by the Colorado School of Mines. Jose enjoys serving others and making positive changes locally and internationally. Since his freshman year, he has been a volunteer counselor with Balarat Outdoor Education, where he taught ecology to fifth-graders in an outdoor setting. To raise money for a Young Rotarians project supporting a Haitian orphanage, Jose founded and expanded a school store. He also participated in a Bonfils blood drive as a recruiter and as the chairperson of a winter clothing drive for Clothes to Kids. He quickly learned that service requires not only compassion for others, but commitment and follow through. This year’s scholarships were funded by DTC Rotary’s Water Toy Race, which included a goofy, creative and very wet obstacle course at Chatfield Reservoir. The second annual race, which will be held Saturday, Sept. 23, will raise money for scholarships and also for literacy and antibullying programs at local elementary schools. More information and sign-up forms can be found at dtcrotary.org.
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Summer 2017, Airport Art Tours July 7 and Aug. 4, noon. Union Station History and Public Art Tour, 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.
Tesoro Cultural Center’s 20 Summer Weekends
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. Info: 303-781-1892.
Free concerts in Parker’s new amphitheater
Through July on Thursdays. Discovery Park, 20115 E. Main St. Concessions not available. Openspace design. No alcoholic beverages allowed.
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.
ACC to host Kaleidoscope Juried Exhibition
July 5-Aug. 4, Open Mon.-Fri. 12-5 p.m. Tue. until 7 p.m. Free admission. Closing reception Aug. from 5-7 p.m. Colorado Gallery of the Arts on the first floor of the Arapahoe Community College Annex building. Info: 303-797-5212.
Trivia Night
July 22, 5-10 p.m. Infinity Park Event Center. Glendale YMCA and Youth Rugby Foundation are partnering to raise money for community youth projects. Tickets include dinner, two beverages and trivia fun; $40/person, $75/couple. infinityparkatglendale.com/ trivianight
Cherry Creek North Food and Wine Tasting
Aug. 12, 6-9 p.m. on Fillmore Plaza (Fillmore St. between 1st and 2nd Ave.) 17 restaurants participating. VIP ticket holders $65, have early entry at 5 p.m. Tickets: bit.ly/2aXMDLI
Through July 26, 2-3:30 p.m. at Jewish Family Service, 3201 S. Tamarac Drive in Denver. Rafael Spiritual Healing Services, a program of Jewish Family Service Mental Health Specialists and the Jewish Community Chaplaincy. Co-facilitated by Rabbi Eliot Baskin, D. Min., Jewish Community Chaplain and Arleen Gershen, LCSW, a JFS psychotherapist. $100 for eight sessions. Register: 720-248-4598 or agershen@ jewishfamilyservice.org.
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.
Ending Homelessness: Why We Haven’t, How We Can
Aug. 26, 6-10 p.m. Funding a future for kids with cancer. Learn about groundbreaking pediatriccancer research. TAC Air and CenturyLink Hangars, Centennial Airport, 7425 S. Peoria Circle. Tickets: 303758-2130.
Audubon Society Summer Fundraiser
To connect people with nature through education and conservation. Research funds are needed. Donate on Support Our Siding GoFundMe Page. Info: 303-973-9530.
POLITICAL
July 4 Trump rally
July 4, 10 a.m., West steps of state Capitol. Speakers: State Rep. Tim Leonard, Sen. Kevin Lundberg, Tom Tancredo, Debbie Chaves and Scottie Hughes, national spokesperson for committee to defend the president
Western Conservative Summit
July 21-23. Speakers, workshops, policy analysis, panels, networking, exhibitor trade shows and national speakers. Sponsored by Colorado Christian University’s Centennial Institute. Speaker: Former U.S. Secretary of Education William Bennett. Colorado Convention Center. Info: 303-963-342.
Great Education Colorado Luncheon
July 11, 7 p.m. Donald Burnes, executive director of Burnes Institute on Poverty and Homelessness at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Info: 303-795-3961.
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: 303722-5901.
Denver County Fair
SANCTUARY
July 21-23. Under new ownership, Western Stock Show Assn. The largest yet, with more than 20 amusement rides, pony, camel and “unicorn” rides. 12 pavilions, six stages with a variety of programming, local bands and talent contests. New is the Farm-2-Table pavilion. 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
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.
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Highline Community Church Vacation Bible School
July 3-7, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kindergarten-sixth 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: 303-671-2927 or 303-7558944.
SAVE THE DATE
Cancer League of Colorado 5K Race for Research 2017 Kempe Golf Classic
Aug. 14, Cherry Cr eek 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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CHAMBERS
Joint Women in Business/EDG Meeting
July 7, 7:30-9 a.m., Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St. Centennial. Sponsored by Arapahoe Libraries. Luella Chavez Dangelo, vice chancellor of Enterprise Development; Cathy Noon, mayor of Centennial; Jackie Millet, mayor of Lone Tree. Visit BestChamber.com South Metro Denver Chamber event.
EVENTS
Celebrating the Launch of E3 Summer Concert
June 29, 6:30 p.m., City Center Amphitheater, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Save energy in municipal facilities, homes, and businesses. Kickoff event for Englewood 303-762-2599.
Water Shed Summit
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 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.
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‘Havana Nights’ at 12th Annual Janet’s Camp Yes, there were cigars It was a Cuban theme and there were cigars, including the bubble gum variety—cleverly placed on the console as a parting gift when valets delivered cars to their owners. The brands boasted such names as Pink Owl, Gold Dragon and El Bubble. The weather held for a comfortable Colorado evening outdoors, depicting an upscale adult camping experience at a private residence in historic Polo Club. Chair Vince Abrue and his committee attract-
ed a myriad of high-profile sponsors and guests to raise funds for the YMCA camp to give kids a summer they’ll never forget. Emcee was Meagan O’Halloran of Fox 31. Reggie Rivers called the auction. Live music, salsa dancing, cigar rolling and Cuban food donated by Capital Grille complemented the soiree. Created by long-time YMCA advocate Janet Elway, Janet’s Camp is a Denver tradition that helps send more than 350 children to YMCA summer day camps. Through
community partnerships with other organizations, including the Colorado Refugee Office and The Haven, the Y reaches out to children whose families are struggling with everyday expenses or facing a crisis. With funds raised
at this special event, these children can come to the Y and thrive in a safe environment all summer long. A leading nonprofit, the YMCA of Metropolitan Denver strengthens communities by engaging and connecting individuals, families and seniors through youth development and healthy living, values-based programs. Each year, the Y brings together more than 68,000 children, teens, members and volunteers through a variety of programs and services at its five branches and 75 program loca-
tions across metro Denver. The Y is one of 2,700 YMCA organizations nationwide collectively helping more than 21 million people learn, grow and thrive. To join, donate or gather more information, visit denverymca.org.
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Premier Sponsors Steve Buckley (Buckley Powder) and Janet Elway
Kenny Monfort and Dana Smith
In an t of a h icipation “Hav ot a souv na Night , enir f ans ” flippe d t numb o bid ers.
Dana Davis, executive director of Children’s Diabetes Foundation, and Missy de Koning.
A refreshment bar reflected the Cuban theme.
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Auctioneer Reggie Rivers inspires the crowd to bid on nine exciting items.
Scott Coors stands behind Dr. Ben and Jean Galloway at his mom’s Phyllis M. Coors Foundation Challenge Sponsor table.
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FLEURISH Dave Little, his son Chris, whose great grandfather was the very first mayor of Cherry Hills Village.
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Altitude The 85th presentation of Central City Opera’s Flower Girls June 24 marked the traditional opening of the Central City Opera season—and the 85th annual presentation of the opera’s Flower Girls. Unlike other debutante balls, the Opera’s gala hosts its guests in the grand surroundings of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains at an elevation of 8,510 feet.
The Cains of Greenwood Village: Delany, Derek, Matthew, Jennifer and Michael.
The father-daughter Yellow Rose Waltz through Eureka Street.
Photos by Stefan Krusze
Escort Will Robbins, Flower Girl Carolyn Robbins and her parents Della and John of Cherry Hills Village. Fifth-generation Flower Girl Lauren Eppich and escort Nick Woodhull. Heath and Hayley Hutchison flank Flower Girl Claire Hutchison and her sisters Alexis and Jeannine, all of Greenwood Village.
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FLEURISH
Jim and Suzanne Nicholson celebrate 50th wedding anniversary
Jewish donor gives $1.3 million to preserving the memory of immigrants’ journeys to Israel Immigrants’ stories to the Holy Land will live on thanks due to the generosity and foresight of Denver resident Jack Grynberg and his gift of $1.3 million to Jewish National Fund’s Atlit Detention Camp. Grynberg’s gift will be used for a new exhibit within a C46 airplane that will interactively tell the story of clandestine Jewish immigration by air, allowing visitors to feel as if they themselves were making the secret journey to Israel. Immigration is a topic dear to Grynberg’s heart. At age 15, he and his family arrived in British Mandate Palestine with a British visa in 1946. He reflects on his immigration as a smooth and easy transition, as the British assisted the family with settling into their new life and home. Upon arrival, Grynberg, at 16, joined the Irgun and fought in the liberation of Jaffa as well as Yehudiya, (now the Ben Guirion Airport) during the War of Independence for which he was later decorated twice with medals from the State of Israel. Grynberg also served in the United States Army
Research and Development Command specializing in Soviet Radioactive warfare. “I know how fortunate my family was to be welcomed into Palestine with open arms and recognize that others were not so lucky. This is why I want to tell the story of those whose immigration story included internment at Atlit,” said Grynberg in response to why this project is special to him. The struggle for many began in 1939 when the British issued the “White Paper,” limiting the number of Jews permitted to enter Palestine. Hundreds of thousands of Jewish refugees attempted to reach the shores of the Promised Land, but many were intercepted at sea and incarcerated at the Atlit Detention Camp. Packed in overcrowded ships, these “illegal” immigrants were known as ma’apilim. Today, the 25-acre camp, restored by Jewish National Fund and the Society for Preservation of Israel Heritage Sites, serves as a museum that tells the poignant story of a people desperate to start a new life in their ancient homeland.
Jim and Suzanne Nicholson celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 25. They were joined by their family at a reunion at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. While stationed in Vietnam, it was Jim’s constant prayer that he would survive to return home, marry and become a father. His prayers were realized when he met and married Suzanne Ferrell of West Point, N.Y., where he had been assigned to the staff and faculty of the U.S. military academy after active duty. After a brief stint serving on a special assignment at the White House, Jim resigned his regular army commission, joined the army reserves, and he and Suzanne moved to Colorado. Jim’s career has included work in the private sector as an attorney, developer and homebuilder, and in the public sector as chairman of the Republican National Committee, U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See, and Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
“We are so grateful for Jack’s gift which will ensure that these heroic journeys are not forgotten and are retold for generations to come,” said JNF CEO Russell F. Robinson. “Their stories serve as a reminder of the great sacrifices the early pioneers made to build the State of Israel for our people. It is now our responsibility to continue their work in guaranteeing a better future for the land and people of Israel.” The C46 Commando Aircraft exhibit is currently under construction and the unveiling is set for August 23rd. It will be housed in a C46 airplane the same model used by the Haganah, and will tell the incredible story of Operation Michaelberg in 1947. This heroic operation, which took place in three parts, brought 150 clandestine immigrants to Israel; 100 immigrants from Baghdad and 50 immigrants, all Holocaust survivors, from Italy. Visitors will learn about the covert immigration by air as they watch the story of Operation Michaelberg unfold inside the plane.
Currently, he is senior counsel with Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck specializing in regulatory issues, energy and health care. Suzanne is a noted artist whose work has been regularly displayed at Foxhall Gallery in Washington, D.C. She has been integral to several significant community arts projects including Anacostia: A Place of Spirt, which celebrated AfricanAmericans in the district’s history. The mural, Lantern of Liberty, painted on the exterior of a five-story building in downtown Philadelphia during the RNC Convention in 2000, depicted the story of Harriett Tubman and the Underground Railroad and remembered the first Republican convention in Philly in 1856 when the GOP was founded as an anti-slavery party. Jim and Suzanne Nicholson are the parents of two sons and a daughter and are grandparents to eight children.
Clark appointed new executive director The Archdiocese of Denver and the Board of Trustees of Seeds of Hope announces the appointment of Jay L. Clark as the executive director effective July 3. Clark comes to Seeds of Hope with a passion
for Catholic education and a strong belief in the mission of Catholic schools. He will lead Seeds of Hope as it expands its mission to serve all schools in the Archdiocese of Denver.
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Museum After Dark 2017 Gala
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Members of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science’s board of trustees. Front row (from left): Henry Gordon, Christine Marquez-Hudson, Lisa Levin Appel and Ray Thomasson. Back row (from left): Chris Chavez, Cary Kennedy, Leo Tilman, Matthew Burkett, Jena Hausmann, Steve Halstedt and Hal Logan. LEFT: Denver Museum of Nature & Science Museum After Dark Gala co-chairs Hal Logan, Ann Logan, Priya Burkett, Matthew Burkett, Becky Morris and Chuck Morris. Photos courtesy Denver Museum of Nature & Science
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FORECLOSURES 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 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38103.2, 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, Lake-
wood, 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 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: 04/28/2017 , 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
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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 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0224-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 2, 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) Tarique Rasaad Hill Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Plaza Home Mortgage, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Plaza Home Mortgage, Inc. Date of Deed of Trust May 21, 2015 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 26, 2015 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D5053497 Original Principal Amount $180,248.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $175,098.44 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT ‘A’ AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. Also known by street and number as: 7474 East Arkansas Ave Bldg 23-06, Denver, CO 80231. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/23/2017, 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 6/29/2017 Last Publication 7/27/2017 Name of Publication The Villager IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 05/02/2017 , Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Diana Springfield, Chief Deputy, for Public Trustee The name, address, business tele-
phone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Torben M. Welch #34282 Matthew Ryan Sullivan #39728 Alex M Beltz #43310 Messner & Reeves LLC 1430 Wynkoop Street, Suite 300, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 623-1800 Attorney File # 7729.0090 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. 0224-2017 Exhibit A CONDOMINIUM UNITS, BUILDING 23, WINDSONG CONDOMINIUMS AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION RECORDED JULY 12, 1983 IN BOOK 3912 AT PAGE 441, AND ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS THERETO, AND ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED NOVEMBER 10, 1983, UNDER RECEPTION NO. 2345645, TOGETHER WITH TILE RIGHT TO THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF PARKING SPACE NO. 454 COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Published in The Villager First Publication: June 29, 2017 Last Publication: July 27, 2017 Legal # 0224-2017 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0227-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 2, 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) CAREY THOMPSON Original Beneficiary(ies) CITICORP HOMEOWNERS, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt MIDFIRST BANK Date of Deed of Trust December 31, 1985 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 08, 1986 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) R2619346 Book: 4642 Page: 540 Original Principal Amount $29,400.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $7,295.39 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT ‘A’ AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. Also known by street and number as: 4691 S Decatur St 315, Englewood, CO 80110. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/23/2017, 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 6/29/2017 Last Publication 7/27/2017 Name of Publication The Villager IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE
PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 05/02/2017 , Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Diana Springfield, Chief Deputy, for Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 17-015142_FC01 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. 0227-2017 Exhibit A Unit No. 315, Building No. 300, CENTENNIAL CROSSING CONDOMINIUMS FORMERLY KNOWN AS SPENCER’S LANDING CONDOMINIUMS, in Accordance, with the Condominium. Declaration Recorded on January 31, 1984 in Book 4077 at Page 237, and Restated in Instrument Recorded November 12, 1985 in Book 4596 at Page 505 and. Map Recorded on January 31, 1984 in Book 72 at Pages 6 and 7 of the County of Arapahoe Records, State of Colorado Published in The Villager First Publication: June 29, 2017 Last Publication: July 27, 2017 Legal # 0227-2017 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0228-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 2, 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) JEFFREY RYAN WHEELER AND CORA SEXTON WHEELER Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for EMC Holdings, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Security Service Federal Credit Union Date of Deed of Trust September 18, 2015 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 21, 2015 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D5107394 Original Principal Amount $764,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $752,471.00 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. ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT ‘A’ AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. Also known by street and number as: 101 Summit Blvd, 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, 08/23/2017, 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 6/29/2017 Last Publication 7/27/2017 Name of Publication The Villager IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE
COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 05/02/2017 , Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Diana Springfield, Chief Deputy, for Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Lauren Tew #45041 Nichole Williams #49611 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000006711006 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. 0228-2017 Exhibit A THE SOUTH 23 FEET OF LOT 9, ALL OF LOT 10, BLOCK 1, CHERRY VALE ACRES AND THE WESTERLY 10 FEET OF VACATED SUMMIT BOULEVARD ADJACENT THERETO ON THE EAST AS INDICATED IN INSTRUMENT RECORDED OCTOBER 25, 1956 IN BOOK 991 AT PAGE 200, TOGETHER WITH 1/2 OF VACATED ALLEY INDICATED IN INSTRUMENT RECORDED FEBRUARY 22, 1989 IN BOOK 5637 AT PAGE 209 ADJACENT TO THE SOUTH 23 FEET OF LOT 9, BLOCK 1, CHERRY VALE ACRES, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Published in The Villager First Publication: June 29, 2017 Last Publication: July 27, 2017 Legal # 0228-2017 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0234-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 5, 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) GEORGE V RADNEY JR AND PHYLLIS M RADNEY Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-10 Date of Deed of Trust May 24, 2007 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 12, 2007 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B7074977 Original Principal Amount $805,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $773,650.14 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 7, GREENWOOD HILLS EIGHTH FILING AMENDED, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 5639 E IDA CIR, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80111. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/23/2017, 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 6/29/2017 Last Publication 7/27/2017
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LEGALS — Continued from page 16 — 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: 05/05/2017 , Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Diana Springfield, Chief Deputy, for Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 17-014876_FC01 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 29, 2017 Last Publication: July 27, 2017 Legal # 0234-2017 ____________________________
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 hereinaf-
ter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to Rosemary K. Rust, U.S. Bank N.A. as Trustee for the holders of Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Capital, Inc. Trust 2002-HE1 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2002-HE1 You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 7th day of November, 2013, A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Robert S. Belica, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: UNIT 9 BLDG F PER CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION RECORDED B 2437 P 124 THE SECOND TIMBERS CONDOS AMENDED 1ST SUPPLEMENT and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to Robert S. Belica; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2012; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Rosemary K. Rust for said year 2012; That said Robert S. Belica, on the 23rd day of April, 2017, the present holder of said Certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Robert S. Belica, on or about the 17th day of October, 2017, A.D., unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said 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 ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW BENNETT SOLAR POWER PLANT CASE NO. U17-001 PROPOSAL: The applicant Bennett Solar, LLC, and property owner, Vankay, LLC, is requesting approval of a Use by Special Review for a Solar Power Plant. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 18, 2017 the Arapahoe County Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing at 6:30 P.M., or as soon as possible thereafter, in the Arapahoe Room at Lima Plaza, 6954 South Lima Street, Centennial, CO 80112, at which all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the above-described application for a Use by Special Review, Case No. U17-001. The applicant has applied for a Use by Special Review, which is known as Bennett Solar. This project will consist of a 10.0 MW Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant that is on approximately 80 acres. The electricity from this project will go into an IREA distribution power line. This project is located approximately 1/8 mile east of the intersection of Brick Center Road CR 129) and Mitchell Avenue (CR 6). More information about this proposal is available at the Arapahoe County Planning Division, 6924 S. Lima St., Centennial, CO 80112. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: June 29, 2017 Legal # 7529 ____________________________
COURTS District Court Arapahoe County, Colorado 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 In re the Petition for Minor Name Change Petitioner: Beth M. Sullivan For Zamayah Freeman and Keaylah Sullivan Freeman Respondent: Leon J. Freeman Case Numbers: 2017CV30208, 2017CV30209 Division 402 Amy H. Shaw, #34210 Polidori, Franklin, Monahan & Beattie, LLC 550 S. Wadsworth Blvd, Ste 300 Lakewood, CO 80226
(303) 936-3300 (303) 936-0125 (fax) ORDER FOR PUBLICATION FOR CHANGE OF NAME The Court having read and considered the Petition for Change of Name of Minor Child finds that the statements made in the Petition satisfy the statutory requirements; that the desired change of name is proper and not detrimental to the interests of any other person; that the minor child is less than fourteen years of age; and that the change of name is in the best interest of the minor child. The Court orders the following publication for a change of name: Name of Keaylah Faith Freeman born on 3.24.07 is changed to Keaylah Faith Sullivan. Name of Zamayah Hope Sullivan-Freeman born on 05.20.2012 is changed to Zamayah Hope Sullivan. Published in The Villager First Publication: June 29, 2017 Last Publication: July 13, 2017 Legal # 7536 ____________________________ 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: ELUAHKHAN Child, and concerning CANDACE BRIDGETTS, MATTHEW KHAN, CATHERINE BRIDGETTS and KEVIN BRIDGETTS, 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: 17JV86 Division: 14 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGEMENT To The Respondents : PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding CANDACE BRIDGETTS is set for JULY 25, 2017 at 2:00 p.m., in Division 14, at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7305 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child(ren), dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’ s Code. Pax Moultrie, Reg. #37945 Assistant County Attorney 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 (303) 636-1895 Published in The Villager Published: June 29, 2017 Legal # 7537 ____________________________
CENTENNIAL 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 ORDINANCE NO. 2017-O-16 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST 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 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. /s/Barbara Setterlind, CMC City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: June 29, 2017 Legal # 7535 ____________________________
CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE 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 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. CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE STATE OF COLORADO Published in The Villager First Publication: June 22, 2017 Last Publication: June 29, 2017 Legal # 7520 ____________________________ CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE ORDINANCE 5, SERIES 2017 A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE AMENDING SECTION 18-10-60 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING CONSTRUCTION HOURS Copies of the Ordinances are on file at the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Published in The Villager Published: June 29, 2017 Legal # 7531 ____________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Cherry Hills Village City Council will hold a Public Hearing at the Village Center, 2450 E. Quincy Avenue, Cherry Hills Village, Colorado 80113, on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. to review a Proposed Amendment to Municipal Code Section 16-16-130 Concerning Wireless Communication Facilities More information on the proposed amendment may be obtained from the Cherry Hills Village Community Development Department located at 2450 East Quincy Avenue, Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113 or by calling 303-783-2721. All protests or comments must be made in writing on or before the date of the public hearing, or by personal appearance at the public hearing. Published in The Villager Published: June 29, 2017 Legal # 7532 ____________________________
FOXFIELD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF FOXFIELD The Board of Trustees of the Town of Foxfield hereby gives notice that a public hearing shall be held at the South Metro Fire Protection District Station #42, 7320 South Parker Road, Foxfield, Colorado, at 6:30 p.m. on July 20, 2017, concerning ORDINANCE 2017-04, A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5 OF THE TOWN OF FOXFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW ARTICLE 4 AND APPROVING A CABLE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF FOXFIELD AND COMCAST OF COLORADO IV, LLC, TO OPERATE A CABLE SYSTEM IN THE TOWN OF FOXFIELD PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF SUCH CABLE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT Copies of the proposed ordinance and the Foxfield Municipal Code are available for public inspection by contacting the Town Clerk at 303-680-1544 or clerk@townoffoxfield.com. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS MAY ATTEND Published in The Villager Published: June 29, 2017 Legal # 7539 ____________________________
GLENDALE CITY OF GLENDALE PUBLIC NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE The following ordinance was passed before the City Council of the City of Glendale, Colorado, on the 20th day of June, 2017, and was ordered published by said Council: ORDINANCE NO. 3 SERIES OF 2017 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO, VACATING A PORTION OF A 6 INCH WATER MAIN AND EASEMENT
IN THE 300 BLOCK OF SOUTH BIRCH STREET A copy of this Ordinance is on file at the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Dated the 21st day of June, 2017 City of Glendale, Colorado Sherry Frame, City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: June 29, 2017 Legal # 7533 ____________________________ CITY OF GLENDALE PUBLIC NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE The following ordinance was passed before the City Council of the City of Glendale, Colorado, on the 20th day of June, and was ordered published by said Council: ORDINANCE NO. 4 SERIES OF 2017 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO, MODIFYING THE TYPES OF ACCEPTABLE IDENTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR PAWNBROKER CUSTOMERS A copy of this Ordinance is on file at the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Dated the 21st day of June, 2017 City of Glendale, Colorado Sherry Frame, City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: June 29, 2017 Legal # 7534 ____________________________
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 AS TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS DISTRICT MANAGEMENT SERVICES GOLDSMITH GULCH SANITATION DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the GOLDSMITH GULCH SANITATION DISTRICT is issuing a request for proposals from qualified proposers for special district management services which include providing on-going management, consulting, administrative, and property management services in conjunction with the business, operational affairs, and continuing obligations of the District, as well
as full service district utility billing and customer account support functions. The successful proposer will be chosen on qualifications included in the written “Request for Proposals” being issued by the District which may be obtained by contacting the District’s legal counsel: Icenogle Seaver Pogue, P.C. Attention: Jennifer L. Ivey 4725 South Monaco Street, Suite 360 Denver, Colorado 80237 303-867-3003 JIvey@ISP-law.com Proposals are due no later than 5:00 P.M. (Denver Time), on July 11, 2017 to the District c/o Jennifer L. Ivey at 4725 South Monaco Street, Suite 360, Denver, Colorado 80237. Proposals not received by this time will not be accepted or considered. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: GOLDSMITH GULCH SANITATION DISTRICT By: /s/ ICENOGLE SEAVER POGUE A Professional Corporation Published in The Villager Published: June 29, 2017 Legal # 7530 ____________________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS 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 22, 2017 Last Publication: June 29, 2017 Legal # 7517
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
From short story to silver screen — How Lassie became America’s favorite canine BY LUCIE M. WINBORNE REMIND MAGAZINE
She was actually a he, and his real name was Pal. And the role that made him an icon was won due to the fact that he didn’t shy away from rushing rapids while filming a key scene, unlike his originally hired female counterpart. In fact, legend has it that MGM mogul Louis B. Mayer, after viewing the scene’s first prints, announced, “Pal had entered the water, but Lassie came out.” It’s unlikely that Yorkshireborn Eric Knight could have imagined the enduring popularity his fictional collie, based on his own pet, Toots, would generate when he penned the short story in 1938. A year or two later he expanded that story into a novel that has never gone out of print, in which the titular heroine travels from Scotland back to Yorkshire after being sold so her family can eat. Along the way she escapes stockmen who believe
she’s killing their sheep, evades dogcatchers and crosses the River Tweed separating Scotland and England, among other adventures. The book’s popularity soon attracted the notice of MGM, which purchased the film rights for $10,000 even though films about dogs were not usually blockbusters. Their risk paid off when the poignant tale of a loyal and intelligent collie who braves hundreds of miles and obstacles both human and otherwise to return to the boy she loves (Roddy McDowall) tugged at moviegoers’ heartstrings enough to land a spot on the National Board of Review Magazine’s February 1944 “Ten Best Movies” list. A 1947 radio show, an Emmy-winning, 19-year TV series and a string of spinoff movies — not to mention an enormous appreciation for collies in general — followed. Lassie was, of course, really a laddie, but while some of his
Cheers & Jeers Jeers to Criminal Minds for a criminally dumb decision. Less than a year after being recruited for the procedural, Goliath’s terrific Damon Gupton has been handed his walking papers from the CBS hit. Are you guys out of your Minds?!
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stunt doubles were female, the reason behind the gender switch was simply that male collies are normally heavier than females and have thicker
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