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Greenwood Elementary fifth-graders gaze at the coast-to-coast total eclipse. The next time one of these continental solar events happens, these astral observers will be in their early 40s. See more photos on page 18.
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“Interesting.” “Cool and scary!” “I liked using the old-fashioned method!” “Exciting to see it change colors.”
“Fascinating! Usually, the sun is round, but it was just a sliver.” “Disappointing. I thought it would pitch black.” That’s how some of the fifthgrade students at Greenwood Elementary School in Greenwood Village described this
week’s total solar eclipse. Cherry Creek Schools provided students, faculty, staff and a few parent volunteers with approved eclipse glasses to view the big moment before the whole school gathered on the field Aug. 21 at 11:40 a.m. to watch the moon cover 93.2 per-
cent of the sun. Principal Darik Williams said a Solar Eclipse Committee, made up STEM teachers, had changed the schedule for the day so students wouldn’t be tempted to take a peek without the protective glasses. Williams said the eclipse was
a great way for students to experience science and put it into context. “It lets learning come alive,” he said. Students had already been shown a two-minute video, produced by the district, on safe viewing.
CDOT OKs toll dismissal during recent tanker fire I-25 traffic was diverted, toll free, onto E-470 as part of partnership
The Colorado Transportation Commission accepted E-470’s proposal last week to officially dismiss nearly $547,000 in highway tolls that had been waived for 16 and half hours, May 31 through June 1, during the tanker fire on I-25 in the Denver Tech Center area. During that period, traffic was detoured to E-470 while the Colorado Department of Transportation and emergency crews put out the fire and cleaned up and repaired I-25. Tolls were waived on E-470, in both the northbound and southbound directions, to help keep traffic flowing safely. As part of the agreement, the state commission will reimburse $6,503 in operating expenses to E-470. The amount includes E-470 staff time, its assistance with mes-
saging and traffic control and other services needed. “The partnership between E-470 and CDOT demonstrates the power of collaboration to work swiftly and decisively in a crisis, resulting in traffic and commerce moving safely through the Denver metro area during one of the worst incidents on I-25,” said Shailen Bhatt, CDOT’s executive director. According to the E-470 Public Highway Authority Board Chair Josh Martin, the board, composed of elected officials from each of the authority’s eight member governments, took an active role in the detour
analysis and the final decision to dismiss the net toll revenue loss of $546,703. Martin said, “E-470 was happy it could help its partner CDOT in this unprecedented event, ultimately improving safety and transportation for those impacted.”
The Colorado Transportation Commission has accepted E-470’s proposal to officially dismiss nearly $547,000 in highway tolls waived for 16 and half hours during the recent tanker fire on I-25 in the Denver Tech Center area.
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South Suburban packs a punch in September
School is starting and fall is almost here, which means South Suburban Parks and Recreation’s annual month-long punch card sale is back. The district is offering deals on punch cards to recreation centers and discounts on personal and group training packages, facials and massages. During the month-long promotion, when
you purchase a 30-punch card, you will receive five free punches. Buy a 15-punch card and you will receive two additional punches. What does a punch-card admission get you? You receive access to all of a center’s amenities, including drop-in fitness classes. Punch cards never expire. You can purchase punch cards at Buck
Recreation Center, Goodson Recreation Center and Lone Tree Recreation Center or online. Looking to start training or get an expertled workout? Save 10 percent on all individual and group training sessions and packages when you purchase them in September. To make an appointment with a trainer at Goodson or Buck recreation center, call 303-483-7089. To schedule an appointment at Lone Tree Recreation Center call 303-7083514. Save 10 percent and improve your posture, stability, strength and flexibility with our personalized private Pilates Reformer packages at Goodson and Buck. Relax and pamper yourself with 10 percent off a facial at Buck or massage at Goodson. To schedule a facial at Buck, call 303-730-5224, and to schedule a massage at Goodson call 303-483-7080.
Arapahoe County announces website improvements
Arapahoe County’s website has a new look. “If you are a frequent visitor to our site, be sure to refresh your browser to recapture any bookmarks saved from the previous site,” the county advised last week in an announcement. If a web visitor finds a broken link or needs help finding information on the website, they are advised to use a new search tool located at the top of the webpages. Call 303-795-4211 or email askac@ arapahoegov.com for information or to give feedback.
DTC seeks entries for Water Toy Race
The DTC Rotary Club will hold its second annual Water Toy Race Sept. 23 on Chatfield Reservoir. Last year, 64 fun-loving souls were met with a hot breakfast, refreshing water and a sunny day. The racers included high school and college students, families and adults of all ages. Participants, some in costumes, raced through a goofy, creative and very wet obstacle course using inflatable kayaks, paddleboards and inner tubes, sometimes lashed together. No experience necessary. This year, prizes will be awarded for best costumes, fastest team and most fun to watch. Registration for a four-person team is $200 before Sept. 1, $250 after that date, and includes breakfast and the use of all water toys. The race is a tremendous team-building event and a good way to kick off the school year. Proceeds will support literacy projects, an anti-bullying program taught by high school students for elementary school kids, and college scholarships for students who practice “Service Above Self.” Sponsorship opportunities are available at levels from $250 to $2,500. For more information, visit dtcrotary. org/.
HOA roundtable scheduled for September
Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority is proposing to remove the pedestrian and bicycle underpass at East Easter Avenue.
Courtesy of South Suburban Parks and Recreation
Feedback sought on proposals for Big Dry Creek Trail Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority is proposing to remove the pedestrian and bicycle underpass at East Easter Avenue where the Big Dry Creek Trail passes under the road. The purpose of removing the trail is to increase the capacity of the creek in the underpass, which will remove several homes from the 100-year floodplain. An improved on-
street pedestrian and bicycle crossing would be installed with a crosswalk and signs. South Suburban Parks and Recreation is gathering input from residents on the impacts to their trail use if the underpass is removed. All residents are invited to an upcoming open house to learn about proposed changes to the Big Dry Creek trail and the creek channel. When: 6-7:30 pm, Tuesday, Aug. 29
Where: Cherry Knolls park shelter, 7077 S. Elizabeth St. (alternate rain location, SSPRD Administration. 6632 S. University Blvd.) A construction timeline has not been determined yet. For additional information about the project, contact Brett Collins at BCollins@ssprd. org or 303-483-7021.
The City of Centennial and the Rocky Mountain Community Associations Institute are hosting a roundtable discussion to provide homeowners and homeowner-association board members the opportunity to speak with experts in the HOA industry. The event is Tuesday, Sept. 12, 5:30-8 p.m., at Centennial Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road. Learn how to strengthen and protect your HOA at this free discussion. Management, insurance and legal experts will present information on the following topics: • Legal insights • Deciphering and decoding insurance • Designing better boards of directors Registeratcai-rmc.org/event-2389430 /Registration. A light dinner will be provided and registration is free. Seating is limited, so register early.
Cherry Creek Schools Foundation welcomes board members
The Cherry Creek Schools Foundation is proud to welcome six new board members for the 2017-18 school year: Charles Gilford III (recruiting business partner at Comcast Cable Corporation), Peter Stavenger (principal and architect at Page), Valencia Culbreath (director, global client accounting manager at Graebel Companies), Ryan Balakas (vice president of operations at Saunders Construction, Inc.), Angie Anania (director of marketing and public relations at HCA and Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children) and Robert Martin, Jr. (pastor at Zion Temple Church). They will help the foundation continue its mission of impacting all of the students, investing in innovation in the classroom and building long-term relationships in the community.
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Let Confederate veterans rest in peace
I have newspaper friends who publish in the South. One particular publisher told me at a National Newspaper Association convention that “We should have freed the slaves and then fired on Fort Sumter.” The Civil War wasn’t just about slavery, but about secession from the union and forming a new country of Southern states. The South was agrarian with cotton and tobacco farming, rural lifestyles and family traditions. The North was booming with industrial development and immigrants pouring in from Europe and Ireland. The South wanted to remain rural and distinct. The war never should have occurred, but it did, and an estimated 700,000 soldiers on both sides were casualties. That doesn’t include the wounded who lost limbs and survived operations performed in the field without anesthesia. I remember in ROTC classes at Colorado State University where we studied the Civil War for an entire quarter in a military-science class. The history of the many battles, the strategy of the South’s brilliant generals, the North’s sheer power of numbers and the grit of Gen. Grant to use massive forces of better armed and equipped soldiers to subdue the Confederate forces. The South started to run short of supplies without the stronger industrial base and supply lines of the Northern forces. Gen. Robert E. Lee was considered a very capable general and was offered the command of both the Northern and
Barbwire Bob I have been wandering out of the corral lately, taking a trip to Lima, Peru with some doctor friends to a medical conference. I visited the many museums while the good doctors attended seminars. Lima was a shocker—10 million people and at least 20 million cars on narrow streets and highways. Greenwood Village hasn’t seen anything like Lima, Peru. Outside of traffic, it is a friendly, relatively modern city on the Pacific coastline. The trip is six hours from Houston. The city was peaceful, clean, and very European. Very few American cars and mostly foreign mid-size cars with loud horns. They have done a masterful job of preserving their history dating back to the
Southern forces. Being from Virginia, he chose his homeland and led the Confederate forces, finally surrendering his sword and command at Appomattox to Gen. Grant. Slavery in the United States was coming to an end. Confederate soldiers, sailors and marines who fought in the Civil war era were made U.S. veterans by an act of Congress in 1957, U.S. Public Law 85425. Sec. 410, approved May 23, 1958. This act made all Confederate veterans equal to U.S. Union veterans. Additionally, under U.S. Public Law 810 approved by Congress on Feb. 26, 1929, the War Department was directed to erect headstone and recognize Confederate grave sites as U.S. war graves. The last Confederate veteran died in 1958, so removal of a Confederate statue, monument or headstone, is in fact removal of a statue, monument or headstone of a U.S. veteran. This latest attack on statues of war veterans is repulsive to most veterans who recognize the bravery of those who give their lives in following orders. There is a verse that goes like this, “It is not our duty to ask why, but to do and die.” Perhaps some of these statues and monuments offend some people, but these edifices were erected at the time in history where the people living wished to honor the fallen. These monuments remind us of bravery and courage of those who have fought on battlefields in America and foreign lands. Leave them alone and let them rest in peace.
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Incas and the conquest of Pizarro in 1532. He captured the Inca king Atahualpa and ransomed him for rooms filled with gold and silver equivalent to $15,000,000 in current American currency. He attempted to convert the king to Catholicism, but the king refused and was ultimately killed by Pizarro, who was himself assassinated by his own “loyalists” in 1541. The gold and silver were sent back to Spain, where it affected the destiny of Spain’s economy. Pizarro is alleged to be buried in the Cathedral of San Francisco in downtown Lima in catacombs beneath the church. I visited these catacombs and they contained dozens of caverns filled with pits of leg bones estimated to be more than 25,000
separate bones and skulls. The museums were well done and contained many artifacts of the Incan civilization, their idyllic worship and human-sacrifice beliefs and practices. They would have loved the Monday eclipse and probably would have cut a few more heads of volunteers. Their weapons were very primitive and easy to see while the Spanish soldiers were able to conquer them with only a small army of 180 men. The churches and museums are filled with Catholic icons and many religious oil paintings from the early days and settlement of Lima as a Spanish colony in Latin America. Today, Lima is a tourist and mining hub with many tourists traveling to Cusco,
high in the mountains, to see the famed Machu Picchu ruins. That trip takes an air flight to Cusco and then a railroad trip, taking about three days, so I skipped that adventure for another time. Visitors told me it is possible to rent horses to ride to the site or walk. Lima prices were similar to the U.S. economy and their currency was around 3.5 solis for one U.S. dollar. I stayed in a new Westin hotel that had just been constructed, and there is a modern J.W. Marriott on the Lima coastline. Across from the Marriott was a modernday shopping mall with all of the high-end merchandise from the U.S. and Europe. The city was safe, clean, and the people were very friendly.
Where have all our ethics gone?
This has become an age when even simple grace, wit and pect what you’re saying to them is there are no values”. charm are alien, an age when everything is very important, Many liberals and conservatives even agree on what charan age where everything is “at risk” or “in crisis,” an age acteristics should be taught. These include honesty, tolerance, where in Chicago “two grown children have spent individual responsibility, compassion, brotherhood, BY MORT two years pursuing a lawsuit against their mom for REMARKS MARKS integrity, self-discipline, civility, kindness, polite“bad mothering” that alleges damages caused when ness and love of both family and country. she failed to buy toys for one and sent another a Since no one can really argue against encouragbirthday card he didn’t like. ing students to value these ideas, why hasn’t the Truth and ethics—what’s happened to them? program been put into place? The answer is that we Perhaps the answer can be found in our education are still faced with the unresolved question of “How system. do you teach these values?” Have too many of our citizens learned about There are many on the political left and others “truth” and “ethics” in so-called “value classes”? on the religious right who differ vehemently over Classes that actually fail to teach values. the teaching methods to be used. Some folks on For example, the following statement was given the “right” argue that the “values “must be taught to high school students: based on biblical tenets, such as the Ten Commandments. Oth“One day, a classmate is lucky enough to find a purse coners on the “left” argue that they fear teaching these “values” taining $1,000, and he or she returns it to its rightful owner.” may close their kids’ minds. They were asked to select either answer (a) or (b). (a) Was Such inflexible thinking has led to the disappearance from this the right thing to do? or (b) Or was it the wrong thing to many school libraries of classics like Huckleberry Finn. Libdo? eral parents opposed Huck’s racist overtones, while many conIf you chose answer (a), you’d have been out of step with servative parents felt that the book was subversive. After all, the majority of the students. But if you had selected (b), you’d argue the “rightists,” Huck Finn is a vagabond who habitually have been with the crowd because a majority of the students breaks the law and tempts others to do so as well. concluded that the honest girl had been “foolish.” It is high time that both of these extreme political groups Lessons like this have been taught across our country for come to understand that because of such inflexibility, schools many years, but teachers have maintained “neutral positions” end up teaching “no values,” just to avoid controversy. And, in when asked which was the correct answer. turn, this “no values” system has brought us record levels of They generally refuse to take a position, maintaining that if teen suicide, drug abuse, vandalism and unwed motherhood. they did so they would jeopardize their professional positions Parents, educators and “thinking” politicians of both parties must continue to lead the fight for “value teaching” in our as counselors. schools. But now the pendulum seems to be swinging the other way After all, we don’t expect children to learn calculus on their and it may actually be bipartisan. Republicans feel that our public schools do have an “obligation” to provide students own, but some would expect them without any guidance to with an understanding of good character and to teach moral suddenly discover what it means when it comes to ethics, movalues. rality and values. Even New York’s former Gov. Mario Cuomo, a liberal DemWe need an atmosphere in our classrooms where teachers ocrat, has stated “when you get kids for years in elementary will feel free to tell kids that it is wrong for anyone to keep school and you never say anything to them about values, I sus- someone’s money, be it $1 or $1,000.
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Reverend Martin Niemoller “In Germany, the Nazis first came for the communists, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a communist. Then they came for the Jews, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a Jew. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a trade unionist. Then they came for the Catholics, and I didn’t speak up because I was a Protestant. Then they came for me, and by that time there was no one left to speak for me!”
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Remember when you agreed to read this column? the kill. What might have once been a quick sayonara might now amount to another 30 seconds to pitch a frazzled reporter. BY PETER Although in JONES this case the strategy did not work, imagine the possibilities: Pitch a vacation rental by “reminding” the person of their previous interest. “Where should I send that voucher you asked for?” Call up a woman for a date, referencing some fictional his-
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A few random thoughts from the newsroom. The other day, I received an original, but ultimately ineffective, pitch for a news story from a PR flak: “Just following up on our previous conversation about such and such …” Uh, I’d never spoken to this person ever about such and such. Maybe about this and that, but never about such and such—and to my knowledge never at all. What a genius approach. Catch the media rep off guard. And while they’re scratching their head trying to place your name or email, you move in for
tory of good times and conversations about getting together. “Uh, uh, sure. What time are you picking me up?” Meanwhile, congratulations to the City of Centennial for receiving Gallup’s Great Workplace Award. During the presentation, Gallup’s director of business development said the city had an average of 14 engaged employees for every one employee who was “actively
disengaged.” I still want to meet that “actively disengaged” employee. What’s his secret to lollygagging around the watercooler all day and still keeping his name on the city payroll? Disengaged is one thing, but “actively disengaged”? How do you even do that? This guy is not just making paper airplanes. He is designing them aerodynamically, throwing real work off his desk with purpose. HR must be scouring the cubicles looking for this guy. Lastly, an editor’s work can be dizzying. Columnist Bill Holen recently gave me the
A call to action on Overdose Awareness Day
In recognition of the upcom• To send a strong message ing Overdose Awareness Day to current and former drug uscelebrated annually on Aug. ers that they are valued. 31, the City of Greenwood Vil• To stimulate discussion lage joins the chorus urging the about overdose prevention and search for innovative options to drug policy. save lives, increase prevention • To provide basic information on the range of support efforts and remember those we services in the local have lost to accidencommunity. tal overdoses. • To prevent We support the official aims of and reduce drugOverdose Awarerelated harm ness Day, with by supporting its key themes of evidence-based prevention and repolicy. membrance: • To remind • To provide an all of the risks of opportunity for overdose. people to publicly In 2016, approximately 50,000 mourn for loved people in the Unitones, some for the BY RON RAKOWSKY ed States passed first time, without feeling guilt or away from fatal shame. overdose, 912 of those deaths • To include the greatest occurred in Colorado. For the number of people in Overdose first time, overdose is now the Awareness Day events and leading cause death of Americans under the age of 50. encourage nondenominational I have long recognized our involvement. greatest resource is our people. • To give community members information about the We are losing people that can issue of fatal and nonfatal over- be saved, especially our youth. dose. We are fortunate to have
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strong leaders in this fight—Attorney General, Cynthia Coffman and our own director of Tri County Health, Dr. John Douglas. I am honored to serve with them. Drug use does not discriminate by age, race, socioeconomic status or education level. The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence states one in four people report knowing someone who has been addicted to prescription painkillers. Prescription drug misuse and abuse is a serious problem both in Colorado and the TriCounty Health jurisdiction (Adams, Arapahoe, and Douglas counties). Each year, overdose deaths from opioid painkillers alone number around 300 in Colorado and about a third occur in our three counties. Such deaths are now more common than alcohol-related traffic fatalities. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention describe prescription drug-overdose deaths as one of the four most serious epidemics facing our nation. As recently as 2010-2011,
Colorado ranked No. 2 in the nation among young adults ages 12-24 for self-admitted nonmedical use of prescription painkillers. Enough opioid painkillers are dispensed by pharmacies in the United States to supply each American citizen with enough painkilling pills to take one every four hours, around the clock, for a month.
following: “The popcorn is going to explode,” Zoe, my soon to be 13-year-old granddaughter, screamed as our SUV reached the 10,666-foot level at the top of Vail Pass on our adventure to see the Utah Canyonlands National Park and to see the legacy of Bugsy Siegel, the millionaire gangster whose prolific vision ultimately created the Las Vegas Strip. Breathtaking. I split that bugger into two or three sentences after regaining my lung usage. No worries, Bill. peter@villagermediagroup. com
The leading causes of overdose are using after a period of abstinence, the quality of drugs, mixing drugs and using alone. We stand in solidarity this Aug. 31 with those seeking better options for our loved ones struggling with problematic relationships with drugs and alcohol. Ron Rakowsky is mayor of Greenwood Village.
Let’s do something about the opioid crisis
On Aug. 31, this nation will acknowledge the devastating impact that the prescription painkilling-drug epidemic is having on this nation. International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event each year that aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. It also acknowledges the grief felt by families and friends, remembering those who have met death or permanent injury because of drug overdose. Since 2000, the United States has witnessed the number of deaths from prescription painkilling opioids, including heroin, increase at the alarming rate of 137 percent. A recent University of Virginia study suggests that the number of reported opioid-related deaths are significantly under reported. The study by Christopher Ruhm, a professor of public policy and economics at UV, estimates that the rate from opioid deaths could be nearly 25 percent underreported. In 2015, the Centers for Disease Control reported that there were 33,000 opioid deaths, a number that reached nearly 50,000 by 2016. The report stated that
912 of these overdose deaths last year occurred in Colorado. While Colorado has seen a leveling off prescription painkilling drugs like OxyContin deaths, Arapahoe County is seeing an increase in heroin deaths. Nearly four years ago, the Arapahoe County commissioners, sheriff’s office and county coroner formed a taskforce to examine this crisis. That taskforce has grown to include Tri-County Health with resources from both Adams and Douglas counties. With their combined support, Sheriff Dave Walter has spearheaded an effort to place drug-return boxes at the Arapahoe County’s Sheriff’s Office and several city offices throughout the county. Police departments are doing the same. In addition, county first-responders are issued the drug naloxone, which will save the lives of overdose victims. Several overdose victims have already had their lives saved. The opioid crisis is far from over with easy access to drugs like fentanyl, which is 100 times more powerful than heroin. Fentanyl is now seeing a 72 percent increase in overdose deaths throughout the nation. The other
alarming increase is the use of heroin due to the increasing expenses of legal and illegal prescription painkilling drugs. Families impacted by the loss of a loved one to a drug overdose are compounded by guilt, anger and deep remorse. The victim has lost control of his or her life by an addiction that takes total control of their lives. There are no easy answers to effectively address how we can collectively address the problem of opioid addiction. But we must try. The efforts of law enforcement and cooperation among county, state and federal agencies, and state health departments are an important start. But we as concerned citizens hold the ultimate power for solving this deadly crisis. We must contact our local, state and federal officials, urging them to support a comprehensive and coordinated effort, including funding aggressive enforcement of existing drug laws and provide increased funding for drug-rehab treatment facilities and effective educational programs to inform school students and the public of the dangers of opioid drugs. Every day, 91 Americans die from an opioid overdose. Working together we can stop this tragedy. We must or we may lose an entire generation.
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Centennial’s vision should include clean energy
The City of Centennial is posting a Vision at the Civic Center soon for all to view. As a member of the community, I presented the mayor a petition requesting for a 100 percent Clean Energy Transition Plan with 272 Centennial citizen taxpayers names on it. We want this plan to be part of the current Vision Next plan commitment for all sectors of the city. In the room, discussing this Vision, prior to the regular 7 p.m. meeting, were all sectors involved in discussing further deadlines after Phase 3. The petition was presented while all were present. The petition was explained to all that Centennial must meet certain criteria, along with measurable goals and deadlines. It must meet sustainability criteria. This would result in bringing economic and public health benefits. It would avoid the cost of doing nothing. We need a plan that is equitable, affordable and gives access to all members of the community by the year 2030. The process must be transparent and inclusive in its planning and implementation, especially for ensuring those negatively impacted by current energy systems. We ask that the mayor advocate for
and collaborate with neighboring cities and state government to set 100 percent renewable goals and make the policies to achieve them. Signing on to this plan will promote stability and independence of the city’s energy supply. It will take advantage of the falling cost curve of renewable energy sources. It will attract high quality, high-paying businesses. The mayor heard part of a list of over 1,500 businesses that support this vision. In Colorado, many towns like Denver, Pueblo, Nederland, Aspen and Boulder are committed. Many others are working together to commit for their health and safety. Many community members are already doing their own part, now we support the mayor’s efforts by adding this united request to her community survey. Amy Sherwood Centennial
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removed. Personally, Americans should never forget what the Civil War was all about—slavery. Pure and simple. The North opposed the owning of another human being. The South favored it and seceded from the United States to maintain the practice. Confederates took arms against the United States, were traitors to the country and caused more deaths in war than any
My comments refer to the “two fracking wells” applied for in Arapahoe County. Oil companies apply for an initial well(s) drilling permit. After drilling the well(s), running casing and cementing, the company will decide how it will complete the well(s) or if it (the well) is worth a completion. What if the well is a dry hole or they only acidize the well? Fracking, really? Becky also indicates that while drilling the well and turning it to the horizontal elevation the process is fracturing the formation with sand, water and other chemicals. If this is taking place, then the well is losing circulation and little or no drilling progress is being made! Becky does not understand the difference between horizontal drilling and horizontal fracturing. Why not? She did not get the “best obtainable truth,” which was available to explain the work process to the public. A simple input of a Google keyboard command “horizontal drilling graphics (or video)” would bring up a wealth of information, both pro and con, on the subject. Bob, “... a little knowledge is a dangerous thing ...” certainly applies to your columnist. Jim McCormick Greenwood Village
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other in American history. History has proven that action was wrong, and so was slavery. One of my heroes growing up was Harriet Tubman, who was a “conductor” on the Underground Railroad during the 1850s. She led hundreds of slaves to freedom in the North and also served as a spy, a scout and a nurse during the Civil War. Those items that remain from that horrible period in American history belong in museums and cemeteries,
Don’t destroy them or erase the Civil War from the history books. As for comparing Lee and Jackson to George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, let’s look at the facts. George Washington commanded troops during the Revolutionary War, froze with troops at Valley Forge in 1777, and became the first president of the United States in 1789. He then turned around and refused to serve a third term. Jefferson wrote the U.S. Constitution. That’s all, just
where everyone can learn and remember what happened to those who were treated as less than a whole person. This includes more than 700 statues built between the 1890s and 1950s of Gen. Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson and other Confederate soldiers. Lee wrote letters in 1866 and 1869 saying he did not believe statues should be constructed of him or fellow Confederates. He preferred that people tend to the graves of the fallen. What’s even more amazing, Robert E. Lee V said in a recent interview with The Washington Post that if removing statues of his great-great grandfather would avoid another Charlottesville, “take them down today. That’s not what our family is at all interested in, and that’s not what we think Gen. Lee would want whatsoever. … And maybe the second step is to put these statues in some place where there is historical context.” In other words, take the statues out of city parks, off government property and move them to museums.
one of the most important documents in human history. If it were not for the Civil War, Lee and Jackson would have been lost to history. Did Washington and Jefferson have faults? Yes, they did, as all humans do. However, taken in context to the era, owning slaves was common. But what they contributed to the founding of the United States far exceeds those faults. In hindsight, ownership of slaves isn’t right, but again, society has evolved, and although something was accepted 200 years ago, that does not make it right today. As for the second war fought over racism against the Nazis, I will let Mort Marks discuss that. I will, however, say my father took a German bullet in his shoulder during Battle of the Bulge. He didn’t pull threads from his uniform out of that wound until the day he died so Nazis could take over the United States of America. - editorial@villagerpublishing.com
Those who do not learn from the past are doomed to repeat it. - George Santayana, philosopher
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Thursday, Aug. 31 5:30 p.m. Networking and appetizers 6 p.m. Speaker Decker has more than two decades of experience bringing firms into new markets around the world and has lived overseas for 14 years. He has lived in southeast Asia, the Middle East, western, central and eastern Europe. His industry experience includes media (traditional and electronic), business services, hightech, healthcare and energy. Decker received an M.B.A. in Europe and personally started more than 20 companies around the globe. The World Affairs Speaker Series features distinguished experts, authors, leaders and government officials sharing their expertise, insights and experiences on global issues that shape and transform the world in which we live. A Q&A creates opportunities for community members to interact directly with our speakers and participating community members.
The pasta and the future Romano’s—a Littleton institution—marks 50 years of la dolce vita
Romano’s has come a long way since second-generation Italian-American Neil Romano opened his family’s eponymouslynamed restaurant in 1967. “It was a couple of days before my mom’s 35th birthday,” Sue Romano Calhoun said. The couple had put everything they owned into their new Littleton eatery, so what were they to do if somebody paid in cash and needed change? Tell them to come back tomorrow? “They had to like borrow $50 or something from someone because they were out of cash the day they opened,” the couple’s only daughter said with a smile. “Littleton was a small town back then.” The city still seemed pretty small on Aug. 20 when the venerable “ristorante” marked its silver anniversary in its parking lot on South Windermere Street. Longtime residents and well-wishers congratulated the family and enjoyed a free sample of Romano’s signature homemade pasta. The official birthday will not happen until Dec. 1, but the family wanted to tie their event to Littleton’s Western Welcome Week and enter a celebratory gondola float in the annual Grand Parade as a way to celebrate the half-century mark. Romano’s steadfast Italian-American menu has remained largely consistent since the era when Federico Fellini was releasing his A
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best work. Romano’s own oeuvre has always boasted the likes of spaghetti, fettuccini alfredo, ravioli, lasagna and pizza. For a time, nearly every teenager in the city would either get a job at Romano’s or the nearby Jose’s, which closed a few years ago, just shy of its own silver anniversary. During the Romano’s party, Phyllis Trujillo, wife of Jose, presented Calhoun with flowers of congratulations. R
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Namaste! Maha Soul to bless new yoga studio
Maha Soul will host a ribbon cutting and grandopening celebration on Saturday, Aug. 26, at its new location, 5739 S. Curtice St., in Historic Downtown Littleton. The city’s “soulful yoga studio, healing center and home of fun, funky retail” has moved after two years. The event, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., will begin with a celebration and ribbon cutting, followed by a community blessing and “intention” by owner and shaman Tracy Lawson. Celebration follows with donuts and champagne. Expect giveaways and lots of smiles.
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pizzeria for sale in Littleton, he did not waste any thyme—not to mention parsley, sage or oregano. “My dad had worked at a lot of different places, but decided they wanted to open their own place,” his only daughter said. Before long, the entire family—including sons John and Nick—were working the kitchen or dining room. Although Sue has come and gone from the restaurant a few times, John takes pride in having spent his entire career in the family business. “My dad once said, had it not been for us, they probably would have sold it five, 10 or 20 years ago because you had to have someone who was willing to take on the responsibility,”
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Calhoun said. Ellie and Neil died in 2012 and 2013, respectively. Today, the founding Romanos’ granddaughter Jordan is the lone thirdgeneration descendent to work in the eatery, though Calhoun expects some of her siblings and cousins to come back eventually, noting her own past diversions before returning to the red and white tablecloths. “We’re just proud to carry on a tradition that our mom and dad started,” Calhoun said. “We just hope they’re looking down on us.”
Sue Romano Calhoun, right, accepts congratulatory flowers from Phyllis Trujillo, former co-owner of nearby Jose’s. The Mexican and Italian restaurants competed for decades, sometimes for wait staff. Jose’s closed a few years ago before reaching its own 50th anniversary. Photos by Peter Jones
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St. Mary’s Academy AP calculus students earn perfect scores for third year in a row
For a remarkable three years in a row, 100 percent of the young women in Iswari Natarajan’s AP Calculus classes received the highest score of five on the National AP Calculus exam administered by the College Board. A total of 21 students in the AP Calculus AB and BC classes followed in the footsteps of previous students and, through hard work and thorough preparation from Natarajan, excelled on the rigorous exam. Although some may have worried about the pressure to succeed again this year, “Ms. Iswari” helped them by
focusing on the fundamentals she has relied on every year. She urges her students to relax and spends a significant amount of time building up confidence. “The heart of teaching math is to engage the students in a fun and meaningful way and to shift the focus from getting the right answer to solving a problem. The main objective of my classes is to build the confidence of students so that they can fearlessly approach any problem (math-related or otherwise). My goal every year is for the girls to learn a lot more than calculus. I
want them to learn to be risk takers, develop the courage to fail and the belief that they can conquer anything.” Kathryn McNamee, principal of the St. Mary’s Academy High School has worked with Natarajan for five years. “She is innovative, energetic, and inspiring. Ms. Iswari is one of the most gifted teachers I have worked with in my 50 years in education. She uses a myriad of techniques and strategies to help students think and begin to use the language of calculus. Students who might not believe they can do calculus are consistently
Littleton woman wins National Federation of the Blind’s top scholarship Maureen Nietfeld, a Littleton resident and student at Metro State University in Denver, was the winner of the top scholarship awarded by the National Federation of the Blind, the nation’s oldest and largest organization of blind people, at its recent national convention. Nietfeld, one of 30 students honored by the organization, is studying human nutrition and dietetics, specializing in the care of organ-transplant patients. She received a $12,000 scholarship, donated by the American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults. “When I lost my sight, I dreamed of being confident and I dreamed of being independent and successful. I dreamed of being able to go back to work and go to school,” Nietfeld said. “Thank you to the National Federation of the Blind for helping me to make my dreams a reality.” Tabea Meyer, who also lives in Littleton, received a $5,000 Charles and Melva T. Owen Scholarship. She is entering her second year in University of Denver’s master of social work program and plans to work as an advocate for marginalized groups.
Maureen Nietfeld Meyer was one of two tenBroek fellows in this year’s scholarship class, having won an NFB Scholarship as an undergraduate. Jacobus tenBroek was the NFB’s founding president in 1940 and a highly-regarded constitutional-law scholar and professor of public speaking at the University of California at Berkeley. Nietfeld graduated from Littleton’s Colorado Center for the Blind in 2009 and currently teaches home-management skills there. Meyer also graduated from the training center in Littleton. Each of the other 28 win-
ners received, at a minimum, a National Federation of the Blind scholarship of $3,000. In addition, each received a $1,000 check and plaque from inventor and futurist Dr. Ray Kurzweil, a Google Chromebook laptop, a $1,000 cash award from Google, and a certificate towards the purchase of a Talking LabQuest from Independence Science, for a total award for each winner with a minimum value exceeding $5,000. Several hundred students competed for the scholarships. A committee of blind persons representing a cross section of the NFB membership, including several former scholarship winners, narrowed the field to 30 finalists. Each finalist was then given roundtrip transportation, hotel accommodations, and assistance to attend the NFN national Convention in Orlando, where the committee spent several days getting to know each student. Only after that process was complete did the committee decide which scholarship to award each finalist. Nearly 3,000 blind people attended the convention, the largest gathering of its kind in the United States this year.
supported and reassured of their ability and work ethic, which allows them to feel confident as they approach the national exam.” AP Calculus students are full of gratitude for their experience in Natarajan’s class. Lexi Maerz, a recent SMA graduate, credits St. Mary’s Academy with helping her overcome her lack of confidence in math saying. “Because of what I learned in Ms. Iswari’s class, I am able to take a level three calculus class my first semester of college. Her focus on effort as opposed to innate talent gave me confidence in myself and inspired me to work as hard as I could. Before having Ms. Iswari as a teacher, I thought I was terrible at math; now I am pursuing a degree in engineering.” Lily Karbowski, a rising
senior, credits Natarajan with instilling her work ethic and making calculus fun. “The most important thing I learned from Mrs. Iswari was that no matter how hard of a concept we were learning, if we put the time and effort into it, it would come to us and she would always be there to make sure that happened... My favorite thing about Mrs. Iswari is that no matter what she was always proud of me. Never was she ever disappointed, she would just offer to give more help to get me to the place she knew I could get to. She made learning calculus fun.” Nationally, 18.6 percent of students who took the AP Calculus AB exam scored a five. In the state of Colorado, the mean AP Calculus AB score for females was 2.88.
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How to stop unwanted junk mail and guard against mail fraud Dear Savvy Senior, My elderly father gets over 100 pieces of junk mail every week and I just discovered that he’s given away nearly $5,000 over the past few months to many of the solicitors that mail him this junk. Can you offer any tips on how can I stop this? Irritated Son
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many different forms—credit card applications, sweepstakes entries, magazine offers, coupon mailers, donation requests, political fliers, catalogs and more—the most troublesome type is mail fraud, which comes from con artists who are only trying to take your money. Mail fraud can Dear Irritated, be tricky to detect Millions of oldbecause there are er Americans get many different bombarded with BY JIM MILLER types of schemes unwanted junk out there that may mail these days, seem legitimate. including mail-fraud schemes Some of the most common that you and your dad need mail scams targeting seniors to be particularly careful of. today are phony sweepstakes, Here’s are some tips that may foreign lotteries, free prize or help. vacation scams, fake checks Mail-fraud alert (see FakeChecks.org), donation While junk mail comes in
requests from charities or government agencies that don’t exist, get-rich chain letters, work-at-home schemes, inheritance and investment scams and many more. If your dad is getting any type of junk mail that is asking for money in exchange for free gifts or winnings, or if he’s receiving checks that require him to wire money, you need to call the U.S. Postal Inspector Service at 877-876-2455 and report it—and then throw it away. Unfortunately, once a person gets on these mail-fraud lists, also known as “suckers lists,” it’s very difficult to get off. That’s because these criminals regularly trade and sell mailing lists of people who they believe to be susceptible to fraud, and they won’t remove a name when you request it. Knowing this, a good first step to help protect your dad is to alert him to the different kinds of mail fraud and what to watch for. The Postal Inspection Service can help you with this. They offer a list of the different mail-fraud schemes at PostalInspectors.uspis.gov. Another option is to see if your dad would be willing to let you sort through his mail before he opens it so you can weed out the junk. You may want to have the post office forward his mail directly to you to ensure this. If your dad feels compelled to donate to certain charities, ask him to let you check them out first to make sure they’re legitimate. You can do this at charity watchdog sites like CharityNavigator.org and Give.org.
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While scam artists aren’t likely to take your dad’s name off their mailing lists, most legitimate mail-order businesses will. To do this, start with the Direct Marketing Association, which offers a consumer optout service at DMAchoice.org. This won’t eliminate all his junk mail, but it will reduce it. The opt-out service is $2 for 10 years if you register online, or $3 by mail. Then, to put a stop to the credit card and insurance offers he gets, call the consumer credit reporting industry optout service at 888-567-8688 and follow the automated prompts to opt him out for either five years or permanently. Be prepared to give his Social Security number and date of birth. You can also do this online at OptOutPrescreen.com. If you choose the permanent opt-out, you’ll have to send a form in the mail. You should also make sure your dad’s home and cellphone numbers are registered with the National Do Not Call Registry (DoNotCall.gov, 888382-1222) to help cut down on telemarketing calls. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070 or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC “Today” show and author of “The Savvy Senior.”
A doctor’s guide to dealing with Alzheimer’s disease Alzheimer’s is a confounding disease, even for doctors. Salida neurologist Dr. Suzanne Lesage ought to know. Through her role with the Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center, she sees new patients who may be concerned about memory loss. Lesage also counsels others living with the diagnosis on how to best cope with a disease for which there is currently only treatment of symptoms but no cure. In a recent informational session conducted for 50-plus community members by the Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado, Lesage joined fellow neurologist Dr. Yvonne Rollins and Ann Carter, regional director of the Southern Colorado Region of the Alzheimer’s Association, to discuss the basics of memory loss and dementia and answer questions regarding the challenges the disease poses for individuals, caregivers and doctors alike. “Dementia is slow in developing,” said Lesage. “We can offer a diagnosis based on symptoms, but even under the broad umbrella of dementia, there are multiple types, including Alzheimer’s, vascular, Lewy body, frontotemporal and others, and some patients may be living with more than one.”
Doctor’s advice
Even with the uncertainty surrounding dementia, and specifically Alzheimer’s, Lesage counsels her patients and their families that there are specific steps they should take to ensure the best care for loved ones who are either dealing with a dementia diagnosis or have concerns about the disease: • Be proactive – “At the primary care level, people must be proactive with their doctors,” said Lesage. “There is a huge spectrum among doctors regarding their comfort level with dementia. Some feel – because there’s currently no cure – that there’s not much they can do.” Because some doctors may be reluctant to issue a dementia diagnosis, there is a risk that they will not provide the guidance that families need to take appropriate steps. “A diagnosis gives hope and clarity to the patient,” Lesage said. “At least they know what they’re dealing with.” • Free 24/7 Helpline – A referral to a neurologist can lead to a proper diagnosis, she said. The Alzheimer’s Association’s free 24/7 Helpline (800-272-3900) is another resource for direction. • Rapid Referral – Lesage is a strong advocate for the Alzheimer’s Association Rapid Referral program, which is a tool for doctors to put the individual and their caregivers in touch with a full range of services – all at no charge – that physicians are not in a position to provide. If there is concern about or discussion of dementia, or Alzheimer’s in particular, Lesage said there are specific subjects that she raises with her families that should be addressed with the primary care physician, including: medications that may provide some benefits; counseling for the individual and family; driving considerations and potential restrictions; medical power of attorney and when it should be transferred; types of in-home and residential care that families can consider; opportunities for financial assistance; and referrals to support groups, like those provided by the Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado • Get support – Caregivers need to understand that they do not have to face this situation alone. In addition to support groups, families can reach out to their regional Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado office or call the free 24/7 Helpline to schedule a Care Consultation. In addition, there is a broad range of resources available in terms of educational information, message boards, classes, clinical trials and newsletters from the Alzheimer’s Association, all provided to the public at no charge. In addition, Lesage said that individuals should rely on their primary care physician for medical information and guidance. • Continue living – Lesage emphasizes that an Alzheimer’s diagnosis doesn’t mean the person’s life is over. She stresses that there can be significant quality of life, even later in the disease’s progression. She notes that she has helped devise travel plans for families where a loved one has advanced Alzheimer’s. “Even if they don’t remember the trip, they can enjoy the day,” she said, adding that new memories are created for loved ones. “The goal I set is for my patients with dementia to stay in the home until it’s time for them to move into hospice care,” said Lesage. “It’s not appropriate for all, since caregiving capacity is very individual but, for many, there is still good quality of life close to its end.”
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ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT RugbyTown 7s
Aug. 25-27. The world’s best rugby teams, including members of the Olympic Gold medal team from Fiji. Infinity Park in Glendale. Info: rugbytown7s.com.
(violin, via, cello, bass) and harp players 18-25 years old. Winner will be featured soloist in performance with the Arapahoe Philharmonic on Feb. 10. Cash awards to top three finalists. Application deadline Sept. 23 at arapaholephil.org/competitions/concerto-competition.
Denver Brass free concerts
Tesoro Cultural Center’s 20 Summer Weekends
Aug. 25-27, Living history with featured artists: Mel Rivera and Frank Garcia. Fri.-Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The Fort, 19192 Hwy. 8, Morrison.
Nano Lopez at Fascination St. Fine Art
Aug. 26, 4-8 p.m. and Aug. 27, 1-4 p.m. Nano will be meeting with collectors, discussing his work and providing show dedications at 315 Detroit St. RSVP: info@fascinationst.com 303333-1566
Free outdoor music and movie at Centennial Center Park
Aug. 26, Live music at 7 p.m. Movie starts at dusk in the amphitheater. Live music by Dearling, a Denver-area country/folk/rock band, followed by a screening of the critically acclaimed Hidden Figures (PG). Food and beverages available for purchase. Lawn seating, bring a blanket. 13050 E. Peakview Ave. For summer event line up, visit centennial.gov/events.
Free concert in Curtis Park
Aug. 31, 6-8 p.m. Greenwood Village Cultural Arts Program has partnered with Arapahoe Libraries to present the first-ever Village Read. Read one book and participate in thought-provoking discussions and activities derived from the book Lake of Fire by Colorado author Mark Stevens. Enjoy music from Let Them Roar in Curtis Park, Greenwood Village. Free ice-cream sundae bar, plus food trucks and a tequila tasting. Free and open to the public. Questions: 303-708-6110.
Botanic Gardens Summer Concert Series
Aug. 27, Lucero at York St. Denver Botanic Gardens
Denver Public Art Summer Tours
Summer 2017, Aug. 26, 10 a.m. Two bicycle tours: Cherry Creek Trail Urban Arts Fund Bike Tour Sept. 10, 3 p.m. and Downtown Denver Public Art Bike Tour, 10 a.m. Info: 720-865-5562.
Arapahoe Philharmonic’s T. Gordon Parks Concerto Competition
Sept. 10, Competition for orchestral string
Sept. 10 and Oct. 1, 4:30 p.m. Galleria at Denver Performing Arts Complex. Bring a lawn chair. No tickets required. Info: denverbrass.org.
Free Cherry Arts Festival at Stanley Marketplace
Sept. 15, 4-7 p.m., Sept. 16, 10-7 p.m. and Sept. 17, 10-5 p.m. Art Brunch ticketed event Sept. 17 from 10 a.m.-noon. Live music and culinary brunch. Create take-home art activities. Tickets for brunch at 2017artbrunch.eventbrite.com. Free events include juried art show with 100 exhibiting artists in 13 categories.
Tesoro’s 16th Annual 1830s Rendezvous
Sept. 16-17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Fort in Morrison. $5. Children 12 and under, free. Tours of the Fort, Traders and Mountain Men demonstrate their crafts and skills, music and dancing, food, and much more.
Gates Garden Court Gallery exhibition
Through Nov. 5, Works by Pattie Lee Becker at York St. Botanic Gardens. Fine-line drawings and curious soft sculptures.
The Life and Times of Louisa May Alcott
Aug. 28, 2 p.m. Bemis Public Library. Alcott will be portrayed by storyteller and author Linda Ballin. Alcott is best known for writing Little Women in 1868.
Civic Youth Orchestra seeks new members
Sept. 2, Auditions, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Avanti Music Academy, 2030 E. County Line Road., Ste. U, Highlands Ranch. Info: avantimusic.org/civicyouth-orchestra-south. Student musicians age 8-18 rehearse Sunday evenings, 5-7:30 p.m.
Heritage Fine Arts Guild Workshop
Sept. 2, featuring artist Chuck Danford teaching “Painting Techniques on Yupo synthetic paper.” 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd. in Littleton. $30 for Heritage Fine Arts Guild members, $50 nonmembers. Sign-up forms at heritage-guild.com/membership.html
Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival in Estes Park
Sept. 7-10. Tattoo Estes on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m. Musical acts nightly. Sept. 9, festival parade at 9:30 am. Tickets: 1-800-90-ESTES or at King Soopers or Walgreens.
All-Colorado Art Show
Through Sept. 2. Curtis Center for the Arts, 2349 E. Orchard Road., Greenwood Village. Visit greenwoodvillage.com/curtis.
Arapahoe Philharmonic 2017-2018 season: ‘Dramatic Convergences’
Sept. 16. Six-concert subscription series, Sept.-May. Visit arapahoephil.org/events/buytickets.
Chatfield Botanic Gardens Corn Maze
Sept. 15-Oct. 29. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fees. Free for children 2 and younger. Erinbird@botanicgardens.org or call 720-8653552.
The Western: Major survey of Western art
Through Sept. 10, Denver Art Museum debuts its first major exhibition on visual legacy of “The Western” through fine art, film and popular culture. 160 paintings, photography, prose and film from mid-1800s to present. Call 720-8655000.
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Through Sept. 22, Sculptured buildings of Charles Deaton MOA indoor galleries, 1000 Englewood Pkwy., 2nd floor, Englewood. Info. 303-806-0444.
Floral and Fowl: The Artwork of Michael Warren and Darryl Trott
Through Sept. 30. Old South Frame and Gallery, 1588 S. Pearl St., Denver. Original paintings from private collection. Info: 303-715-3828.
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4th Friday Coffee with Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce
Aug. 25, 7:30-9 a.m. at Volant Law, 333 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 1000, Englewood. Info: 303-789-4473.
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Englewood Car Show
Aug. 26, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Kaiser Permanente parking lot, 2955 S. Broadway. Cost: $10 entry fee per car. Trophies for 1st and 2nd place winners. Call 303-789-4473.
Independence Institute’s Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Party
Aug. 26, 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., “the most politically-incorrect party” of the year. Includes a PETA-friendly clay-pigeon shoot, followed by lunch, libations and cigars. Lunch speaker is U.S. Rep. Ken Buck, Laura Carno, Coloradans for Civil Liberties, will receive Unsung Hero Award. Kiowa Creek Sporting Club, 46700 EW County Rd 30, Bennett. Tickets, Mike Krause, 303-279-6536 Ext. 100 or Mike@i2i.org.
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Aug. 28, 6 p.m. Southglenn Library. Introduction of City Manager Matt Sturgeon, municipal-code and Denver Water updates, aging in community, public works and public-safety info from Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office. Centennial CO.gov
Botanic Gardens Free Days Aug. 29, York St.
3rd Annual Brews and Views Festival
Sept. 2, 2-5 p.m. Presented by City of Littleton and Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Brews from more than 30 Colorado breweries, local food trucks, music etc. Advance tickets $25 through altitudetickets.com and $30 at the door. 21+ only.
Alzheimer’s Association Garden Tour Sept. 5, 10-11:30 a.m. Denver Botanic Gardens offers opportunity for participants with mild memory loss to enjoy hands-on gardening. Free with registration. Meeting in the main parking lot in front of visitor center.
Things I Bump Into: Notes from a Blind Cancer Survivor Sept. 8, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Colorado Cancer Research Program by Andre van Hall, the Curiosity Instigator. Colorado Automobile Dealers Assn. building, 290 E. Speer Blvd. Denver. Cost $10. Register by Sept. 5 at lswitzer@cocancerresearch.org
Household Hazardous Material Drop Off Sept. 9 and 16, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Open to residents of Englewood, Littleton, Sheridan and Columbine Valley. Proof of residency required. At Englewood Service Center, 2800 S. Platte River Drive. Drop off common hazardous household chemicals and electronics for small co-pay.
Englewood Day of Service Sept. 9, Community volunteers will work on homes of Englewood residents. Info: info@beatool.org or call 720-373-9605.
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A delicious night at Western Welcome Week If it’s Wednesday of Western Welcome Week, it must be tasty. A Taste of WWW, on Aug. 16, was an annual opportunity for Littleton to sample from some of its best area restaurants, breweries and wineries, with tasty contributions from the likes of Breckenridge Brewery, Carboy Winery, the Lost Cajun and Romano’s, among others. Photos by Peter Jones
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FLEURISH
Alpha Phi DAP delegate and tea coordinator extraordinaire Deirdre Nalven, Alpha Phi DAP delegate Natalie Boldt, DAP President Renee Verspoor, Alpha Phi Denver Alumnae President Heather Brevik and Alpha Phi hostess Corry Doty.
The small but mighty tea committee from Alpha Phi—Mary Ann Braun and Maria Braun.
DAP President Renee Verspoor and her board: Vice President Diane Herrmann, Alpha Omicron Pi; Treasurer Diane Mores, Alpha Gamma Delta; Secretary Stacey Cummins, Alpha Xi Delta and delegate-at-large Olinga Hargreaves, Alpha Chi Omega.
Alpha Phi fetes new alumnae Panhellenic president
making it one of the oldest organizations established in ColoTraditionally, the incoming Denver Area Panhellenic BY SCOTTIE TAYLOR IVERSON rado. DAP is a member of the National Panhellenic Conferpresident is treated to a tea in her honor to launch her term. ence, headquartered in Indianapolis. There are more than Alpha Phi alum Corry Doty and husband Phil opened their 200 alumnae panhellenics in the United States, Canada and Preserve home and gardens for this occasion. Alpha Phi was founded in 1872 at Syracuse University. Its United Kingdom. colors are silver and Bordeaux. Lily of the Valley, forget me As a member of Denver Area Panhellenic, an alumnae not, and ivy are the sorority’s flowers. Its national and local chapter is also a member of National Panhellenic Conferphilanthropy is the Alpha Phi Foundation, as well as Cardiac ence. Thousands of Greek alumnae women reside in the DenCare. ver area. Woman of the Hour Renee Verspoor greeted not only her own alumAlumnae panhellenics also support collegiate chapters. Sorority chapters are located in Colorado at Colorado College, Colorado Mesa nae sorority sisters, but delegates representing 22 other Greek-letter University, Colorado School of Mines, Colorado State University, Johnfraternities for women, their presidents and past DAP presidents. Serving on the board of DAP is a five-year commitment (going son & Wales University-Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denthrough the chairs) beginning with secretary, treasurer, vice president ver, University of Colorado, University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, and president followed by delegate at large. University of Denver and University of Northern Colorado. The award-winning Denver Area Panhellenic was founded in 1908, For further information: denverareapanhellenic.org.
Among the attendees: Ellen Morris – Alpha Sigma Alpha, Joan Cohen – Kappa Kappa Gamma, Kris Walker-Gamma Phi Beta and Leigh Plue – Kappa Alpha Theta.
Alpha Phi Sarah Doty Davey, daughter of Corry and Phil Doty, was in from London with her son Ryan and daughter Ella.
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Denver Art Museum to kick off initial stage of North Building Project After five years of planning, design work and fundraising, including inclusion in the General Obligation Bond up for approval by Denver voters this fall, the Denver Art Museum announced it will begin preparations for the North Building renovation work Nov. 20. The landmark building will be open to visitors through Sunday, Nov. 19, and then will close to the public in order to remove collections and prepare the space for construction. Starting Monday, Nov. 20, the Hamilton Building, south of 13th Avenue, will be open to the public seven days a week to provide additional opportunities for visitor access during the renovation project. The museum will continue to present a robust program in the Hamilton Building throughout the duration of construction, including complimentary general admission on Free First Saturdays. School tours and youth general admission will continue to be free under the museum’s Free for Kids program, and special exhibitions for fall and spring include Stampede: Animals in Art (opening Sept. 10), a presentation drawn from the museum’s expansive collections, as well as Her Paris: Women Artists in the Age of Impressionism (opening Oct. 22) and Degas: A Passion for Perfection (opening Feb. 11, 2018), among many other programs and presentations. “We are delighted to be taking a first step toward realizing plans to renovate the North
Proposed architectural rendering of an aerial view of the North Building. Building, one of the City of Denver’s architectural gems,” said Christoph Heinrich, Frederick and Jan Mayer director of the DAM. “Preparing the building for renovation is a complex process, including the movement of thousands of art objects, and needs to be undertaken to ensure we are beginning the project on the optimal schedule. This important renovation will extend the life of this iconic structure by addressing critical infrastructure issues which are crucial to meeting 21st-century standards for the care and presentation of art. By presenting collection-based exhibitions in
the Hamilton galleries during this time, visitors will have the opportunity to explore DAM’s permanent collections in new spaces with a fresh perspective, while exploring the world-class traveling exhibitions the DAM has become known for.”
North Building project elements
Enhancements to the Gio Ponti-designed North Building will enable the museum to better serve the community by putting education at the heart of the museum campus, presenting new and expanded art gallery spaces, improving all
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major systems throughout the 210,000-square-foot building, and creating a central point of entry with a new Welcome Center. The project is slated to be completed by the building’s 50th anniversary at the end of 2021. The architecture team of Fentress Architects of Denver and Boston-based Machado Silvetti collaborated with the museum to create the design for the refreshed North Building and new Welcome Center. This work followed several years of planning for the North Building’s renovation, which began in 2012 with
structural feasibility studies, followed by a master-planning process with Denver-based Tryba Architects. Upon the project’s completion, the North Building will include new spaces for the museum’s renowned Design and Western American art collections, as well as additional exhibition space. The work also will complete Gio Ponti’s original vision for visitor access to stunning 7th-floor mountain and city views, add exterior site-safety improvements and update environmental and other key systems to current generation technology.
Opera Colorado announces second recording released on Naxos label Opera Colorado has announced its release on the Naxos Label of the World Premiere of The Scarlet Letter by composer Lori Laitman and Librettist David Mason, performed at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in Denver, Colorado in May. Artists featured in the production include Dominic Armstrong (Arthur Dimmesdale), Daniel Belcher (Governor Bellingham), Laura Claycomb (Hester Prynne), Kyle Knapp (John Wilson), Margaret Gawrysiak (Mistress Hibbons) and Malcolm MacKenzie (Roger Chillingworth). Music Director Ari Pelto conducted the Opera Colorado Chorus and Orchestra. “We are thrilled to once again partner with Naxos to present our second professional recording for com-
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Lori Laitman worked closely with librettist David Mason, conductor and music director Ari Pelto, and the cast and creative team at Opera Colorado to make this world premiere of The Scarlet Letter a reality. “Under Greg Carpenter’s leadership, Opera Colorado brilliantly brought The Scarlet Letter to life in May 2016,” stated Laitman. “A generous grant from The Sorel Organization enabled us to capture the live performance for this CD. Librettist David Mason and I are so grateful to conductor Ari Pelto, chorus master John Baril, the stellar cast and creative team, as well as recording engineers Marlan Barry and Jamey Lamar, for their efforts in producing this exceptional recording.”
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FORECLOSURES COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0266-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 23, 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) Noel D Miller Original Beneficiary(ies) Argent Mortgage Company, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC. ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-AMC2 Date of Deed of Trust November 14, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 27, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B6166351 Original Principal Amount $326,250.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $320,484.58 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. Lot 79, Block 5, Heritage Village Filing No. 4, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as: 5978 S Eudora Ct, Centennial, CO 80121. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 09/13/2017, 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 7/27/2017 Last Publication 8/24/2017 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: 05/23/2017 , Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Diana Springfield, Chief Deputy, for Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: David A. Shore #19973 Janice Hofmann Clark #7264 Martin H. Shore #1800 Stephen A Hall #38186 Hellerstein and Shore PC 5347 S. Valentia Way, Suite 100, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303) 5731080 Attorney File # 17-00169SH 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: July 27, 2017 Last Publication: August 24, 2017 Legal # 0266-2017 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0289-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 31, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) KATHERINE E CALDER AND KEVIN K HUFF Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR 1ST MORTGAGES, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB Date of Deed of Trust March 05, 2008 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 13, 2008 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B8029658 Original Principal Amount $125,132.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $110,362.10 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE WEST 26.80 FEET OF THE SOUTH 107.21 FEET OF LOT 33,
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BLOCK 12, SOUTHLAWN GARDENS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 2285 W VASSAR AVE, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 09/20/2017, 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 8/3/2017 Last Publication 8/31/2017 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: 05/31/2017 Susan K Ryden, 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, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 17-015146 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: August 3, 2017 Last Publication: August 31, 2017 Legal # 0289-2017 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0309-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 16, 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) Tara Lynch Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Cherry Creek Mortgage Co., Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust December 28, 2011 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 28, 2011 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D1127817 Original Principal Amount
$265,104.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $239,779.79 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE NORTH 49 FEET OF LOT 11, AND THE SOUTH 50 FEET OF LOT 12, BLOCK 81, TOWN & COUNTRY SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 4971 S Clarkson 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, 10/04/2017, 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 8/10/2017 Last Publication 9/7/2017 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 38-38-103.2, 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: 06/16/2017 , Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Diana Springfield, Chief Deputy, for Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Eve Grina #43658 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 Holly Shilliday #24423 Courtney Wright #45482 Erin Robson #46557 Jennifer Rogers #34682 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-17-773388-LL The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Published in The Villager First Publication: August 10, 2017 Last Publication: September 7, 2017 Legal #0309-2017 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0322-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 23, 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) Landon Nathan Rogers and Michelle E. Rogers Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Accredited Home Lenders, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt The Bank of New York Mellon, as Trustee for CIT Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1 Date of Deed of Trust December 26, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 09, 2007 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B7003910 Original Principal Amount $248,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $228,457.70 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. Lot 25, Block 7, Ridgeview Hills North, Fourth Filing, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as: 4536 E Maplewood Way, Centennial, CO 80121. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 10/11/2017, 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 8/17/2017 Last Publication 9/14/2017 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: 06/23/2017 , Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Karen J. Radakovich, Esq. #11649 Frascona Joiner Goodman and Greenstein PC 4750 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, CO 80305-5500 (303) 494-3000 Attorney File # 7225.1970 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. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Published in The Villager First Publication: August 17, 2017 Last Publication: September 14, 2017 Legal # 0322-2017 ____________________________
ARAPAHOE COUNTY ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CAPUCHIN POOR CLARES OF DENVER USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW, 1ST AMENDMENT CASE NO. U16-003 PROPOSAL: Earth and Sky Architecture, on behalf Capuchin Poor Clares of Denver (owner), has made application to Arapahoe County for an amendment to a Use By Special Review (USR) to the herein referenced property. PROPERTY LOCATION: The subject property involves Parcel No. 1979-00-0-00-547, 1250 S. Bonnie Lane, Watkins, CO. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 12, 2017 at 9:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the calendar of the Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners permits, a public hearing will be held, at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the above-described amendment to a USR application for Capuchin Poor Clares of Denver convent (Case No. U16-003). The hearing will be held at the Arapahoe County Administration Building, East Hearing Room, 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO 80120 at the above stated date and time. The applicant has applied for an amendment to a USR for the property described above, known as Capuchin Poor Clares of Denver convent (Case No. U16-003), which seeks County approval to add additional square footage to a convent on Parcel No 1979-000-00-547. More information about this proposal is available at the Arapahoe County Public Works and Development Department, Planning Division, 6924 S. Lima St., Centennial, CO 80112, or by calling 720-8746650 during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday). Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: August 24, 2017 Legal # 7610 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS RALEIGH HOUSE OF HOPE USR CASE NO. U17-002 PROPOSAL: The applicant, Eric Lapp, on behalf of the property owners Theodore and Cheryl Schmidt, has applied for approval of a Use by Special Review as for a group home known as the Raleigh House of Hope, at 325 Almstead Road, Watkins CO 80137. The group home will function as a drug and alcohol addiction rehabilitation facility housing up to 28 patients who will be attended by a professional staff. The group home will utilize existing structures and proposes no external modification to the structures. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 12, 2017 the Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing at 9:30 a.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, in the East Hearing Room, Administration Building, 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO 80120, at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the above-described Use by Special Review application, Case No. U17-002. The applicant More information about this proposal is available at the Arapahoe County Public Works and Development Department, Planning Division, 6924 S. Lima St., Centennial, CO 80112, 720-874-6650. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: August 24, 2017 Legal # 7619 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP-17-71 INMATE LIBRARY SERVICES Notice is hereby given that the Arapahoe County Purchasing Division will be accepting proposals for the purchase of Inmate Library Services at Arapahoe County Detention Facility.
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LEGALS — Continued from page 16 — A pre proposal conference will be held on September 7, 2017, 10:00 a.m., local time, Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office Detention Facility, 7375 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112. Vendors are encouraged to attend this conference in order to become familiar with the Specifications. All Arapahoe County solicitations can be obtained from the County’s website. The Request For Proposal (RFP-17-71) document can be obtained by going to the Arapahoe County website www.arapahoegov. com, then go to the Finance Department, and under the Finance Department select Purchasing then go to the Quick Link for the Rocky Mountain ePurchasing website. Submittals must be received in the Purchasing Division, located at 5334 South Prince Street, 4th Floor, Littleton, CO 80120, no later than 2:00 p.m. local time on September 21, 2017. The County reserves the right to waive any or all informalities or irregularities and to reject any or all submittals. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: August 24, 2017 Legal # 7621 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Use by Special Review for Wolf Creek Solar Power Plant Case No. U17-003 PROPOSAL: The applicant Wolf Creek Solar LLC and property owner, Strasburg Sanitation and Water District, is requesting approval of a Use by Special Review for a Solar Power Plant. NOTICE IS HEARBY GIVEN that on September 19, 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. U17-003. The applicant has applied for a Use by Special Review, which is known as Wolf Creek Solar. This project will consist of a 10 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 southwest of the intersection of East County Road 6 and North Piggot Road. More information about this proposal is available at the Arapahoe County Planning Division, 6924 S. Lima St., Centennial, CO 80112.
JESSE MEDINA, JR., JEREMIAH MEDINA, DELYLA LUTHER, JASMINE LUTHER, AND RUFINO LUTHER Children, And concerning: TABITHA CHRISTY, JESSE MEDINA, AND KRISTOPHER LUTHER Respondents, And concerning: MATTHEW LUTHER AND MELISSA MEDINA Special Respondent(s). Marilee McWilliams, Reg. #16564 Senior Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 (303) 636-1883 / Fax: (303) 6361889 Case No: 17JV0301 Division: 14 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT _______ PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding TABITHA CHRISTY, is set for August 29, 2017 at 1:30 P.M. in Division 14 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code. Date: August 16, 2017 Marilee McWilliams, No. 16564 Senior Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, CO 80012 Phone: (303) 636-1883/Fax: (303) 636-1889 Published in The Villager Published: August 24, 2017 Legal # 7617 ____________________________ 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: ESSENCE MOORE, Child,
Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board
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Published in The Villager Published: August 24, 2017 Legal # 7624 ____________________________
SHRONDA GAY aka SHRONDA MOORE aka SHRONDA GARNER and EVAN MOORE, Respondents.
COURTS DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 649-6355 Telephone PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of:
Pax Moultrie, Esq., Registration No. 37945 Assistant County Attorney 14980 E. Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-636-1879 (F) 303-636-1889 Case No: 17JV287 Division: 14 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF) C.R.S. § 22-31-107 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 of Arapahoe County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 7th day of November, 2017 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two (2) directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms. Eligible electors of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 interested in serving on the school board may obtain a Board Candidate Packet from the District Designated Election Official (DEO) from August 1 through August 28: Sonja S. McKenzie — (Designated Election Official) 4700 S. Yosemite Street, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 — (DEO Address) 720-554-4373 — (DEO Telephone) The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. If the DEO determines that the School Board Candidate Petition is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form once, at any time, prior to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, September 1, 2017. The deadline to submit a School Board Candidate Petition is close of business on Friday, September 1, 2017 (not less than 67 days before the election). Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit curing an insufficient form. Affidavit of Intent to be a Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by the close of business on Friday, September 1, 2017. Cherry Creek School District No. 5 District Name /s/ Sonja S. McKenzie Designated Election Official Signature Published in The Villager First Publication: August 10, 2017 Last Publication: August 24, 2017 Legal # 7582 ____________________________
DEFAULT JUDGMENT To The Respondents: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding SHRONDA GAY aka SHRONDA MOORE aka SHRONDA GARNER is set for September 18, 2017 at the hour of 10:00 a.m., in Division 14, at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7305 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney 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. /s/ Linda Arnold #16764 for Pax Moultrie, Reg. #3794 Assistant County Attorney 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 (303) 636-1895 Published in The Villager Published: August 24, 2017 Legal # 7618 ____________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 649-6355 Telephone PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: K’LYNN WALTHALL Child, And concerning: TEARNESHA JOHNSON AND MICHAEL JAMISON Respondents. Tamra Joanne White, Esq., Reg. #22049 Senior Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 Division: 14 Tel: 303-636-1884 Fax: (303) 636-1889 Case No: 16JV1188 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding Michael Jamison is set for September 26, 2017 at 3:00 P.M. in Division ADCT at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7305 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child (ren) dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code. Date: August 17, 2017 Tamra Joanne White, Esq., Reg. #22049 Senior Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, CO 80012 303-636-1884 (303) 636-1889 FAX Published in The Villager Published: August 24, 2017 Legal # 7620 ____________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 649-6355 Telephone PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: OSCAR JIMENEZ Child, And concerning: CHRISTINA JIMENEZ, CARLOS BRAVOS, AND JOHN DOE Respondents. Linda M. Arnold, Reg. #16764 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-636-1882 / Fax: (303) 6361889 Case No: 17JV0272 Division: 14 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT _______ PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding CARLOS BRAVOS AND JOHN DOE is set for August 21, 2017 at 10:30 A.M. in Division 14 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7305 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent
P ub you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code. Date: August 14, 2017 Linda M. Arnold, No. 16764 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, CO 80012 (303-636-1882 (P) (303) 636-1889 (F) Published in The Villager Published: August 24, 2017 Legal # 7627 ____________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 649-6355 Telephone PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, Petitioner, IN THE INTEREST OF: DANIELLA RAMOS AND CHRISTOPHER RAMOS, Children, and concerning YOLANDA RAMOS, JOHN DOE, JOSHUA MARTINEZ, AND JEREMIAH AYON, Respondents, and concerning LORENA RAMOS AND JASON LYNCH, Special Respondents. Tamra Joanne White, Esq., Reg. #22049 Senior Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 Tel: (303) 636-1884 Fax: (303) 636-1889 Case No: 17JV534 Division: 14 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding JOHN DOE is set for October 10, 2017 at 2:30 P.M. in Division ADCT at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7305 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child (ren) dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code. Date: August 18, 2017 /s/ Marilee McWilliams for Tamra Joanne White, Esq., Reg. #22049 Senior Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, CO 80012 303-636-1884 (303) 636-1889 FAX Published in The Villager Published: August 24, 2017 Legal # 7628 ____________________________
CENTENNIAL CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Interested citizens are invited to attend a Public Hearing to provide the public with an opportunity to comment on the proposed activities to be supported with Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Funds from the U.S. Department of Justice. A public hearing is required prior to the obligation and expenditure of any of the grant funds received, totaling $14,249. The hearing will be conducted on Tuesday, September 5, 2017, beginning at 7:00 p.m., in the city council chambers, Centennial Civic Center, 13133 East Arapahoe Road, Centennial, Colorado. /s/ Barbara Setterlind, CMC City of Centennial, City Clerk
s e lic N o t i c Published in The Villager Published: August 24, 2017 Legal # 7625 ____________________________
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 25th day of August 2017 final settlement with Foothills Paving and Maintenance will be made by the City of Cherry Hills Village, for the 2017 Street Improvement Chip Seal 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, August 25th , 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: August 17, 2017 Last Publication: August 24, 2017 Legal # 7612 ____________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held before the City of Cherry Hills Village Board of Adjustment and Appeals at the Village Center, 2450 East Quincy Avenue, Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113, on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. on a request Nathan and Ann Lowe of 4401 South Downing Street for Variances to Municipal Code Sections 16-5-30(c) and (e) to allow construction of new home on Parcel with Nonconforming lot area that encroaches approximately 19 feet into the 50-foot side setback on east side of the lot; and encroaches into the east bulk plane for the r-1 zone district. The application is available for review at the Cherry Hills Village Community Development Department, 2450 East Quincy Avenue, Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113, or you may call 303-783-2721 for more information. 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: August 24, 2017 Legal # 7622 ____________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held at the Village Center, 2450 East Quincy Avenue, Cherry Hills Village, Colorado 80113, for the Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. regarding a request by St. Mary’s Academy, 4545 University Blvd, for the approval of an Expaned Use Permit pursuant to Article XX of the City’s Zoning Ordinance to add a Playground Structure west of the existing Middle School Building. The application is available for review at The Cherry Hills Village Community Development Department, 2450 East Quincy Avenue, Cherry Hills Village, Colorado 80113, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or you may call 303-783-2721 for more information. Protests or comments may be submitted in writing to the Cherry Hills Village Community Development Department, 2450 East Quincy Avenue, Cherry Hills Village, Colorado 80113, or rgranrath@ cherryhillsvillage.com on or before
the date of the public hearing, or by personal appearance at the public hearing. Published in The Villager Published: August 24, 2017 Legal # 7623 ____________________________
FOXFIELD Town of Foxfield The Town of Foxfield at the Regular Board Meeting on August 17, 2017 passed the following ordinance: Ordinance 2017-04 entitled “A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5 OF THE FOXFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW ARTICLE 4 AND APPROVING 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” To request a copy of the above ordinance in its entirety, please contact: Randi Gallivan, Town Clerk PO Box 461450, Foxfield, CO 80046 clerk@townoffoxfield.com (303) 680-1544 Published in The Villager Published: August 24, 2017 Legal # 7626 ____________________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Paul Rolland Wuthier, Deceased Case Number 2017PR30733 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 December 14, or the claims may be forever barred. Julia L. Shouldice 20893 E. Girard Drive Aurora, CO 80013 Published in The Villager First Publication: August 10, 2017 Last Publication: August 24, 2017 Legal # 7597 ____________________________
MISCELLANOUS PUBLIC NOTICE This serves to provide public notice that, on August 7, 2017, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced its determination that the 2016 Existing Condition Noise Exposure Map and 2021 Future Condition Noise Exposure Map submitted by the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority for Centennial Airport under the provisions of 49 USC 47503 and 14 CFR Part 150 were found to be in compliance with applicable requirements. The Noise Exposure Maps and supporting documentation are available for public inspection during normal business hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at 7800 S. Peoria St. Englewood, CO 80112 and on the Airport’s website at http://bit.ly/FedRegAPA As indicated in 49 USC 47506, as of the date of this notice, no person who acquires property or an interest in property in an area surrounding the airport, having actual or constructive knowledge of the existence of the Noise Exposure Maps, will be entitled to recover damages with respect to the noise attributable to the airport unless such person can show that (1) after acquiring the interest in such property, there was a significant (a) change in the type or frequency of aircraft operations at the airport, (b) change in the airport layout, (c) change in flight patterns, or (d) increase in nighttime operations; and (2) that damages have resulted from any such change or increase. Published in The Villager First Publication: August 24, 2017 Last Publication: September 7, 2017 Legal # 7627
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BELOW, LEFT: Old-school vs. new-school. Some students use a cereal box as a pinhole to view a projection of the eclipse. BELOW, RIGHT: Greenwood Elementary fifth-graders gaze at the coast-to-coast total eclipse. Photos by Becky Osterwald
BELOW: Greenwood Elementary School Principal Darik Williams takes in his week’s solar eclipse. His hometown in Illinois not only experienced the 2017 eclipse, but will also be in the line of totality for the 2024 eclipse as well.
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Feb. 10, 2018. The winner will be the featured soloist in performance with the Arapahoe Philharmonic on Feb. 10, 2018. Cash awards of $2,000, $1,000 and $500 will be presented to the top three finalists.
The competition is sponsored by Universal Music Company in Thornton, and owners Jim and Millie Patterson. Full eligibility and application requirements are available at arapahoe-phil. org/competitions/concertocompetition. All applications must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23.
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
I might need a bodyguard For a bad movie, ‘The Hitman’s Bodyguard’ is OK
BY PAUL HALL Celebrities, politicians, rock stars, athletes and anyone who is really in the public eye employs bodyguards. The bodyguard is there to protect their client, whether they like him or her or not. And, as we learn in the new film The Hitman’s Bodyguard, even hitmen can sometimes use a bodyguard. Michael Bryce (Ryan Reynolds) has been a AAA-rated bodyguard. His life was protecting some of the world’s elite individuals, even if they were a bit unsavory at times. When a high-profile client is lost, Bryce spirals out of control and starts scraping the bottom of the barrel. At the International Court of Justice, the vicious dictator Vladislav Dukhovich (Gary Oldman) is on trial for crimes against his countrymen. Every witness who has even considered testifying against Dukhovich has not made it to the stand. Darius Kincaid (Samuel L. Jackson) steps forward and offers a deal: Release his wife and he will testify. Amelia Roussel (Elodie Yung) is given the unenviable task of getting Kincaid to court. But there is a mole who is tipping Dukhovich’s men off to the location of this high-profile witness. The only person Amelia can turn to is her old flame, Michael. Does Michael jump at the offer to re-establish his career or to re-establish a relationship? That may not be initially clear, but he shows up and sees the man who has tried to kill him numerous times. That sets the tone for an odd-couple road trip as Bryce tries to get Kincaid to court on time. The Hitman’s Bodyguard aspires to be a buddy action-comedy, I think. There are copious amounts of over-the-top action that are
truly hardcore. For me, the biggest homerun is the stunt work from the men and women who bring many exciting sequences to the screen. Dialogue tries to be witty and at times connects like a right cross similar to the ones thrown by Reynolds and Jackson in the film. The two trade both physical punches and verbal jabs throughout, but many miss the mark. Full disclosure: I like bad action movies. There are many times The Hitman’s Bodyguard resembles a great bad action movie. This movie should be right in my sweet spot, but it wasn’t. Instead, I found the amount of time I spent staring at gaping plot holes and numerous absolutely absurd premises to be overwhelming. I felt like I was watching The A-Team with the lack of talented bad guys hitting anything. And don’t get me started on how Jackson found Reynolds in the final scene. Here’s the thing: The Hitman’s Bodyguard isn’t a bad film. It has good moments to go with the unrealistic and absurd occurrences. If you can get past the bad without audibly chuckling, it’s not a bad ride. But myself, well, I couldn’t do it. I love everyone involved, but this comes up a bit short. After this review, I might need a bodyguard. Any takers? Paul’s Grade: C+
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BY DAMIAN HOLBROOK Cheers to Luann D’Agostino … for cutting her marriage storyline short. Even though nutso naysayer Ramona gets to be right about her Real Housewives of New York City co-star’s future ex-hubby Tom, we’re glad that the former countess has come to her senses and sent the player packing. Jeers to Candy Crush … for being full of app. Just because we love the game on our phones doesn’t mean that even likable host Mario Lopez can juice
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Cheers to Love Connection … for warming our hearts. Andy Cohen’s reboot of the ‘80s hookup factory took a break from its usual booty-and-thebeasts roster for a sweetly sassy segment that helped 75-year-old Jim Moroney get back in the game after his granddaughter tweeted that he’d been stood up by a blind date. Jeers to Siesta Key … for netting a shallow cast. Forget that the docusoap’s star himbo, Alex Kompothecras, is the son of an executive producer and instead let’s focus on the fact that this Laguna Beach wannabe, is ultimately all Heidis and Spencers, instead of Kristins and Jasons.
D’oh! For 30 years, ‘The Simpsons’ has been shining a bright TV light on everyone’s suburbia BY ERIC KOHANIK, REMIND MAGAZINE All hail The Simpsons! Now in its 28th season, the Fox series is not only the longest-running American animated show, but also the longest-running American sitcom—and the longest-running American primetime scripted show. But the history of The Simpsons shining a bright light on everyone’s suburbia goes back even further, with the TV family first appearing onscreen 30 years ago. Although the series made its debut in December 1989, the animated adventures of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie actually premiered in April 1987 as short vignettes before and after commercials on The Tracey Ullman Show. The popularity of those vignettes prompted Fox to spin them off into a series. The brainchild of cartoonist Matt Groening, The Simpsons emerged after Groening was approached by writer/producer James L. Brooks in 1985. Brooks wanted Groening to turn Life in Hell, a popular comic strip he had been drawing since 1977, into an animated segment on Ullman’s variety show. Instead, Groening came up with the Simpson family. He named the characters of Homer, Marge, Lisa and Maggie after his own father and mother and his two younger sisters. And, rather than using his own name, Groening came up with Bart, an appropriate moniker derived from the word “brat.” In spite of the character names, Groening has always insisted that The Simpsons is not autobiographical and that his own family was nothing like the dysfunctional Simpson clan, except for the occasional bit of sibling rivalry. Nevertheless, names of other characters ended
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that this is the first lotteryfunded area that’s won a Starburst award that has surfing,” said the aptly named Colin Waters near the beach at River Run Trailhead Park. The hottest surfing spot in landlocked metro Denver, according to Westword, received the award Aug. 17 from Colorado Lottery, recognizing the park’s “excellent use of lottery funds.” Waters, the lottery’s communityrelations specialist, touted an intergovernmental project that hit the waves last year with as much irony as renovation. “This brings a lot of people to an area that several years ago was just kind of an open field. … It has really come a long ways,” Waters told a group of local civic and business leaders. River Run Trailhead Park is part of a long and multifaceted effort to bring improvements to the South Platte River and trail system, a popular destination for bicyclists, joggers, picnickers and now surfers and kayakers. The interconnectedness of mutual interest in the trail and river leading to Downtown Denver has resulted in several unique partnerships, including the intergovernmental South Platte Working Group. Although the park is in the city of Sheridan near the intersection of Santa Fe Drive and Oxford Avenue, the project has been a partnership with Englewood, whose Broken Tee Golf Course is adjacent the park’s picnic shelter. Other partnering agencies have included Arapahoe County, the City of Littleton, South Suburban Parks and Recre-
ation, the Colorado Water Conservation Board and the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District. Englewood Mayor Joe Jefferson accepted the award on behalf of the city’s partners. “We’re so very proud
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It’s safe to say that this is the first lottery-funded area that’s won a Starburst award that has surfing. - Colin Waters, Colorado Lottery
Public art to go with the public surfing of the selection and what we’ve been able to accomplish together,” he told the group. “… I come by here on weekdays during the day in the summertime and it’s really just packed.” The park exists in large part due to a grant from Great Outdoors Colorado, the agency that distributes lottery funds for open-
Park really exemplifies what GOCO is all about,” said Madison Brannigan, COCO’s local-government program coordinator. “… It creates a close-to-home space for families and kids to get outside, and this project in particular really established partnerships and community support.”