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Healthy, ‘Wellthy’ and Wise Greenwood Village ‘yogi’ practices what she teaches

Forget yoga franchises and gurus on remote mountains. For Gargi Agarwala, spirituality and wellness are just part of the daily routine.

“Meditation to me is like brushing teeth,” she said.

During her summers in India as a child, Agarwala got used to “meditation walking” or instinctively striking a yoga pose while doing her daily chores. Even simple giggling was a common “meditation” in her grandmother’s neighborhood.

“I remember hearing through the windows people laughing out loud as they were walking in the morning at sunrise,” Agarwala said, noting the benefits of what is called laughing yoga or laughter meditation. “When we laugh, even when we’re faking it, our whole body is filled with endorphins. It’s nature’s way of telling us that we’re doing the right thing.”

Agarwala, whose transcontinental story has brought her to Greenwood Village, has not let a Western life in the suburbs or financial well-to-do eep her from a daily grounding in practical wellness—or from being “wellthy,” as she calls it.

Her new book, Wellthy Ways: 8 Counterintuitive Steps to Longevity, Self-Care and Inner

Indian-born Gargi Agarwala strikes a yoga pose in her Greenwood Village home.

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Freedom, essentially boils down a millennium of Eastern tradition and philosophy into an accessible 88-page primer designed for the Western everyman.

The idea, Agarwala said, is not to be a weekend warrior, but to integrate practices and mental attitude into the daily humdrum.

The book even includes downloadable smartphone tips and meditations geared to staying focused, winding down and handling rejection.

“It takes work every day, but it becomes more habitual with regularity and consistency,” the author said. “Health and ‘wellth’ come from what you do every day.”

The book runs the gamut, from diet suggestions and tips on stress reduction to thoughtful appreciation of the only moment we truly have—this one.

In the author’s case, that might be the authentic pleasure of a simple first cup of coffee.

“It’s not in a to-go cup as I’m driving and stressing about what my day brings, she clarified. “ always put it in a really nice cup.

I smell it. I put nutmeg and cinnamon in. It’s that mindful practice of genuinely just enjoying my cup of coffee.”

No time for that, you say? In a sense, Agarwala could not agree more.

“The trick is to manage your energy,” she said. “If I’m worrying about the next thing, I’m

not fully engaged in what I’m doing—I’m managing my time, which I cannot manage.”

Born in India, Agarwala spea s a ritish accent that befits her years mostly growing up in northern England’s Yorkshire, where her physician father practiced. Raised Hindu, she attended Catholic school while spending summers with her grandmother in India.

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Additional land for Orchard Station Council postpones referendum vote

Alberta Development Partners has acquired a 10-acre parcel at the northwest corner of Interstate 25 and Orchard Road.

The acquisition of the most strategic corner in the Denver metropolitan region’s southeast corridor is a key component to Alberta’s controversial plans for the redevelopment of the property surrounding the Orchard Station light-rail stop. The site

includes the Marilyn Hickey Ministries building at 8081 E. Orchard Road.

Alberta has been gathering input from the community as it puts together a vision for a proposed mixed-use development.

“This site and the adjacent parcels to the north represent one of the best opportunities in the country to create a visionary mixed-use destination,” said Don Provost, founder of Alberta. “We look forward to our continuing discussions with

elected officials, staff and most importantly, the residents.”

In other news on the Orchard Station development front, the Greenwood Village City Council has postponed its decision on whether to put a referendum before voters about changing the city’s Comprehensive Plan, a move that could pave the way for the controversial development, if voters were to approve the changes.

The council had originally planned to ma e a final decision

about a public vote on Feb. 27, but that decision is now likely to take place March 6 when a full council is expected to be present.

At press time, Ron Rakowsky, mayor, said the agenda for that meeting was to made Feb. 22 during a meeting with city staff. He said with an issue as important as the Orchard Station Subarea, all eight members should be there. He told The Villager he believes the council would approve the referendum.

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Remodeling customer service at Greenwood Cabinets & Stone Anyone who has tried to coordinate the remodeling of their own kitchen or bathroom has learned a thing or two about juggling. If they could catch the perfect oor tile in one hand, maybe they could coordinate a contractor with the other while synchronizing the sink and cabinetry with their two feet.

The typical motivation—to save money—by going piecemeal in a super-sized home center with a handyman does not typically pay off, according to Neil Maday, owner of Greenwood Cabinets & Stone, a fullservice design and sales showroom in Littleton.

“They all assume that we’re going to be more expensive, when in fact we’re actually the same or less for twice the service,” he said.

“Those stores make a killing on special orders.”

Contrast those hardware superstores with Greenwood, a showroom that manages the sales, design and installation of almost everything— including the kitchen sink.

“It’s almost one-stop shopping,” Maday said. “We coordinate the whole damn thing.”

The few things Greenwood does not do for kitchens and bathrooms— hardwood ooring and painting, for example—are referred to a team of the firm s trusted contractors.

“We only recommend companies we know are going to follow through and do a great job through years of relationships,” Maday said.

When it comes to the actual products, Greenwood prides itself on diversity by servicing mid to upper

A model kitchen, if ever there was one: Two full and distinct ones are on display, along with a comprehensive library of cabinetry, granite, tile and lighting.

We want our customers to be happy down the road. We don’t plan to be remodeling their kitchen 10 years later.

-Neil Maday, Greenwood Cabinets & Stone budgets in both new builds and redesigns, working in both newer and older homes, and with smaller and larger layouts, designing the planned rooms from scratch and then bringing them to life with electricity and running water.

While it is important for a business to limit itself to where it can provide the best quality—hence Greenwood’s absence from carpeting and living rooms—according to

Maday, too much of his industry has taken the idea of “limits” in a direction that do not serve customers.

“Where they stop short is they don’t provide the full-service installation of electrical, plumbing, drywall and cabinets,” he said. “And having a showroom is a tremendous benefit. There are a number of companies that work out of a warehouse.”

To put together the often con-

Wendy and Neil Maday, at right, with team members Connie Smith and Cathie Coleman in the Greenwood Cabinets & Stone showroom Photos by Peter Jones founding puzzle of a new kitchen, two full and distinct examples are on display in that showroom. Alongside is a comprehensive library of books for additional mix and match in cabinetry, granite, tile, lighting and more.

“There are thousands of choices.

We help coordinate that at no additional charge,” Maday said, noting Greenwood’s use of design software to make it all happen.

This sort of work was never part of Maday’s life design. Having grown up in northern Michigan, he had always expected to be building cars, rather than kitchens.

“But I got out of college when the recession was really bad in Detroit,” he said.

That led him back to his father’s kitchen-bath business, and at age 19 on a ski trip to Breckenridge, Maday fell in love with Colorado, an experience that years later led to the founding of Greenwood Cabi-

nets & Stone in 2009.

Like a dealership’s forte in luxury and economy models, Maday is on the lot with traditional, rustic and modern ourishes mostly with an emphasis on timeless air.

“We want our customers to be happy down the road,” he said. “We don’t plan to be remodeling their kitchen 10 years later by selling them something trendy. We work really hard to maintain a good reputation and make people feel very happy— at the same time trying to balance a fair price.”

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Agarwala: ‘Meditation to me is like brushing teeth’ Continued from Page 1 The collective experience nurtured in Agarwala a sort of pantheistic worldview that integrated her health and spiritualty traditions with more Western sensibilities.

After earning a master’s degree in marketing and product management and working for a time in Upstate New York’s advertising world, she eventually found her passion in

things that were decidedly outside the realm of American consumerism.

Today, the 43-year-old wife and mother splits her time—err, energy—as a “life coach” and a yoga-meditation teacher, often in unlikely places. The Jain-sect Hindu has taken her “wellth” to prisons in a partnership with a Methodist minister and has even brought the quieting world of meditation to stressedout corporate environments.

“I think of it as physiological hygiene because 80 percent of disease comes from stress,” she said, citing research from Harvard University, which has borne out the health benefits of meditation.

The key, Agarwala says, is to treat your “practice” as second nature, from the boardroom to—well, the bathroom, in what may be the ultimate in workplace multitasking.

“You can also let go of some

of the emotional waste—the stress at wor , that difficult conversation with your partner. This all just sits in the cells of our physiology,” she said.

What’s more, like mediation itself, life can be filled with opportunities to think, stress and ruminate over negative things that a person simply cannot change. So, why bother?

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lete, delete’ and I visualize myself doing that on a computer,” Agarwala said. “With enough practice, those thoughts don’t come back.

You do have control over your own mind.”

Although the author is firm supporter of East-West integration, one is unlikely to hear her utter the Hindi word “namaste” at the end of her yoga classes, as is popular in the United States.

“We don’t say that at the end of something. Namaste is a greeting,” Agarwala said with a warm smile.

“I can see the class looking at me sometimes and want me to say it— so I giggle and say it sometimes.”

For an electronic chapter excerpt from the book and to receive Agarwala’s weekly newsletter, email gargi@lyfegenie.com.

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Adventures of Gen. Custer in Indian country As reprinted from the oldest newspaper in Colorado, The Weekly RegisterCall, which started in 1 8 62 and was published in Central City and Black H awk.

F rom 1 4 6 years ago, J an. 2 1 , 1 8 69 : In the field, Indian territory. It was what the boys in blue call a nice little fight. We had surprised Chief Black Kettle’s band in their village. We had marched for days through sage, weeds, woods, morass and sand, tediously, perseveringly. We had faced the pelting storm of snow, wading warily through its increasing depth from its fall and had taken brief snatches of sleep upon its soft cold bed at night.

We had finally abandoned our train and supplies and had marched all day on the enemy’s trail, and turning our backs upon the setting sun at night, steadily and vigorously pushed on. At times, we nearly fell from the saddle with sudden sleep.

It was after midnight when two Osage Indian scouts in the advance announced that they smelt the smoke of a wood fire, a fire which we came upon after going a mile further.

Around it were traces of Indian boys who had been herding ponies. On we pushed again, the crisp-frozen snow rustling softly under the horse’s feet and our long, dark column winding through the valley like a huge black monster. Not a voice could be heard. Ten miles more were passed, and the scouts, who were ascending elevated ground, suddenly wheeled their horses and quickly moved to the rear, reporting that ponies were grazing nearly a mile ahead of us and that a village was doubles in the woods beyond, which skirts the stream in the valley.

Strict silence was observed. No white man who looked could, but the utmost straining the eyes see a living object where the telescope vision of these Indian scouts has discovered so much. Soon a night glass verified the presence of the animals. The officers were assembled by Gen. Custer and all cautiously crept up the crest of the hill overlooking the valley below, and the surroundings were carefully noted.

It was a moment of exultation, and the general’s enthusiastic instructions were quickly and eagerly given and received. The band struck up “Garry Owen,” and the platoons swept down with a yell from every side upon the doomed village. The savages sprang into ditches, hole, and behind

trees and bushes and opened a raking fire from every direction with bullets and arrows. Some fled with the terror-stricken squaws and papooses, fighting as they ran.

These strove hard to reach the ponies to mount, but few were successful in doing so. Sharp and loud rang the rattling carbines, echoed back by the hills and bluffs on every side. Swift and sure rode the troopers, whose lines soon extended across the valley, furiously tearing after the flying enemy—many of whom hit the snow—miles beyond their village, where their bodies were not afterwards seen nor counted.

Gradually, all the Indian were hunted from their cover like wild animals whose escape is cut off and the fire slackened.

One hundred and three bodies were found around the village proper, but many wounded escaped. A few of the squaws took part in the fight using pistols. Others were spared, except those who had been seen to murder white captive children in their hands. These instantly met the fate of their warrior braves. The ground was strewn with blankets, robes and clothing shed by the fugitives.

A great many rifles, pistols, saddles, lariats, bridles, robes, etc. were taken—also large quantities of ammunition, dried meat, and other food, all of which we destroyed, together with 51 lodges.

When the squaws and children were overtaken, collected together and turned back in their flight, they defiantly and resignedly chanted their wardeath songs. Even the youngest did this, expecting to be put to death.

Capt. Louis Hamilton, Maj. J.H. Elliot, and Brevet Lt. Col. A. Barnitz fell in the fight. Chief Black Kettle had for some time been disposed to keep peace with the whites, but had been overruled by his tribe. At the first sound of horse’s feet, when the cavalry approached, he sprang outside his lodge and sounded the war whoop, then shouted that the whites were coming to kill them all and that he was glad of it. Thus, he fell and died with his faithless braves, though “seeking for the right.”

The battle is over, and the field covered with dead animals and savages, muddy and smeared, and lying upon each other in holes and ditches. The field resembles a vast slaughter pen. We have 55 prisoners.

The death of Norma ‘Roe’ McCorvey

Norma McCorvey’s death last week at age 69 marks the personal end of one of the most controversial Supreme Court decisions in America’s history. Norma McCorvey was Jane Roe, the anonymous plaintiff in the landmark Roe v. Wade.

It was the 1973 case that legalized abortion in the United States and began, one of the most divisive controversies of the past 40 years.

McCorvey was not the most ideal plaintiff for this historic case. She was unmarried, had previously surrendered two of her children for adoption and later became pregnant with a third. She sought a legal abortion claiming she had been raped. The Dallas court threw out the case for lack of evidence that a rape had occurred.

Two young Dallas female attorneys, Sarah Weddington and Linda Coffee, took up her case as a class-action suit, challenging the Texas law prohibiting abortions except to save the mother’s life.

The judicial challenge took over three years before Roe v.

Wade found itself before the U.S. Supreme Court. The essences of the court’s deliberation centered on whether the State of Texas had the right to deny a woman’s right to have an abortion.

The Supreme Court ruled with a 7-2 majority, Justices White and Rehnquist dissenting, that a woman’s right to an abortion was a fundamental right based on the 14th Amendment of the Constitution, which guaranteed the right to personal privacy. The only limitation to that right was that the abortion must occur within the first trimester of a pregnancy.

Justice Harry Blackmun wrote the court’s opinion asserting that the “Right

of privacy, whether it be founded in the 14th Amendment concept of personal liberty and restrictions upon state action as we feel it is, or as the district court determined in the Ninth Amendment’s reservation of rights to the people, is broad enough to encompass a woman’s decision whether or not to terminate her pregnancy.”

Since the Roe v. Wade decision, more than 50 million safe and legal abortions have occurred in the United States.

BY BILL The court’s decision to grant the right to abortion subseHOLEN quently resulted in many violent acts of murder and the burning of so-called abortion clinics. Recently in Colorado Springs, a “pro-life” supporter killed three people at a Planned Parenthood clinic.

In Congress, several bills have been introduced to cut all federal funding to Planned Parenthood. Federal funds cannot be used for abortions. Planned Parenthood clinics use more than 90 percent of their funding for women’s health programs, such as cancer screenings, birth control and family health-prevention issues.

With the passing of Norma McCorvey, the political and moral arguments continue to in uence the political and religious environment of this nation.

The Supreme Court’s decision in Roe v. Wade has been settled law for 44 years. Only the Supreme Court can reverse the 1973 decision. The death of Jane Roe will only increase and heighten the debate.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s birthday ignored It is hard to believe that our national news media let Jan. 30 go by without mention made that on that date in 1882 our country’s 32nd president, the only one to be elected four times, was born. You don’t have to be a Democrat to admire Roosevelt, and I’m one Republican who holds FDR in high respect.

The fact is when Roosevelt defeated Hoover in the 1932 election and became president in he was the “Man for the Times. e gained his office when we needed the force of new ideas, when any good idea was better than business as usual. The warmth in his voice, the comfort in his words, convinced even the cynical when he pointed out that “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”

The rays of hope he inspired shone on everyone, everywhere. uoyed by his confidence and by the e traordinary activity of his first term, our nation s faith in its democratic system and confidence in its future remained firm. n fact, oosevelt s first 00 days are a case study in how an individual can not only move a mountain, but turn it upside-down. is first 00 days were so successful that today President Trump has attempted to follow his blueprint.

Certainly, when it came to FDR, there was no middle ground. But love him or hate him, he did develop our country’s path, and the record that we have followed for the past half century. That being the case, it is important to recognize what has been accomplished since his death.

The period since 1945 has seen the continuous unfolding of the economic miracle of democratic capitalism, not only in the United States, but also in western Europe and eastern Asia.

In the years following World War II, our returning veterans were able to acquire an education, jobs, cars and houses, which after the war were equipped with what were then considered unbelievable luxuries, such as washing machines, refrigerators with food-freezing compartments, and newly marketed television sets.

The ‘50s then brought a vast system of great highways and affordable cars, which made it possible to live in suburban communities away from one’s place of work.

America’s living standard has more than doubled since Roosevelt’s death.

But equally as important is the fact that only under our political system, which Roosevelt helped to preserve, could the social legislation of the ‘60s have taken place as peacefully as it did.

Think of it, our entire system of legally instituted and tolerated racial discrimination was abolished in the span of just a few years. After the civil-rights movement came the movement for greater minority and sexual-economic equality and well-being, all of which were followed by the

BY MORT consumer and the health-related movements.

MARKS While all these changes were taking place at home, there were also startling movements taking place in the international theatre—changes that Roosevelt’s policies had prepared the world for—and our accomplishments on that scene should not be overlooked.

Unfortunately, there still are wars taking place in our world, but in the years since World War II ended, no country has been subjected to a nuclear exchange.

Democracy was re-established and maintained throughout Western Europe and Greece while simultaneously being introduced and successfully instituted in India and Japan.

Although Russia’s communist totalitarianism had not been eliminated within the boundaries of the Soviet Empire, they hold power and control only through the use of their armed forces. But today the Berlin Wall is down and Eastern European countries are seeking their own destinies.

Because Roosevelt was the “Man of the Decade” during our country’s darkest hours, our system of government was preserved.

Shortly before Roosevelt’s death, which occurred only days before VE Day, William Allen White, the renowned Republican editor from Kansas wrote: “Biting good Republican nails, we are compelled to say that Franklin Delano Roosevelt is the most unaccountable president the United States has ever seen.

He has seen more of his amazing world than Marco Polo. And darn your smiling old picture, here it is: We who hate your guts—salute you.”

And I do too, even if our country’s present-day media has forgotten you.

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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!”

QUOTE of the WEEK QUOTE of the WEEK It is horrifying that we have to fight our own government to save the environment.

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A big promotion from voters Is mine a rags-to-riches story?

The best thing: CommissionNo. It’s not even a mailroom-toers have more opportunities while CEO story. representing the county to meet After working for Arapahoe citizens and share the great things County for the that county last 18 years, employees are I was elected doing. This last November includes meetto represent ing other local District 3 on the government Board of Counofficials. ty CommissionFor exers. Since then, ample, I reprethe questions I sent Arapahoe am most often County on the asked: What is Denver Regionthe best thing al Council of about being a Governments. commissioner?

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The greatest challenge: I have been known to say that working for local government means attending meeting after meeting, that we should have a big sign out front saying “Meetings R Us” (with the obligatory backward R, of course). As commissioner, that has been multiplied at least tenfold.

Meetings for me now involve traveling throughout the metro area at all times of the day and evening. I’ve always been independent and taken pride in my organizational skills, but I have had to ask for help because I missed things—important things.

My biggest challenge has been giving up control of my calendar. rofessional and efficient people are now setting up, accepting and declining meetings on my be-

half. I’m still hoping to get more organi ed in filing and retrieval of documents and increase opportunities to communicate with citizens.

The biggest difference: I thought I was busy before. I also thought I knew everything about the county. Both of those assumptions have been challenged.

While I’m still learning the new job, the duties of being commissioner began immediately. Study sessions are where we receive information and discuss possible courses of action and Tuesday morning public meetings are held to allow citizen comment, and that is when the commissioners make formal decisions.

I’m sure the other “newbie” on the board, Kathleen Conti, would agree that she and I tend to ask a lot more questions than the other

three experienced commissioners.

Part of that is because of the need we have to understand the unique characteristics of a county commissioner’s duties, which can be either administrative, legislative or quasi-judicial in nature. The county attorney and his staff provide guidance in helping us identify which of those hats we are wearing at any given time.

My education and orientation continue. It’s interesting work, and I believe I’m making a difference in citizens’ lives. I’m excited to be in my new role.

Now, if I can only quit looking behind me when someone addresses me as “Commissioner.”

Arapahoe County Commissioner Jeff Baker, R-Centennial, elected last November, is the county’s former manager of facility and property operations.

Cat kennel upgrade at South Platte Valley Humane Society H elp reduce the stress of kitties at the H umane S ociety of the S outh Platte V alley while they wait for their forever homes.

It’ s so stressful for cats to be confined to kennels, especially the small kennels currently in use. Cats need to be able to stretch and perch which is natural and important for their wellbeing. S ome of the kitties

have dietary restrictions or are not fond of other cats. Unfortunately, they must stay in kennels until they can find their forever families. The H umane S ociety is launching a long overdue campaign on loveanimals.org to raise funds to replace its existing kennels with enclosures that have separate areas for the litter box, perches and the ability to

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open additional kennel space for long-term kitties! The overall project will cost us $40,000 and the Humane S ociety already has matching grants from the Animal Assistance Foundation for $10,000 and the Best Pets Foundation for $10,000.

But needs help to raising the other $20,000, H ere are two very special reasons for your help — F lossy and Luna. These beautiful senior girls have been at the shelter for many months. Both suffer from diabetes and are on insulin and have limited diets. As a result, they spend the majority of their days in kennels so they don’ t get into the other cats’ food. These deserving girls are waiting patiently for special families that are willing to take on the responsibility of adding a diabetic cat to their family. F lossy and L una would really appreciate spacious new kennels.

Fake news from climate-change scientists?

This past election cycle brought us a new term to add to the political lexicon: “fake news.” Not a new concept, however.

A few years ago, we heard “hands up, don’t shoot,” which never happened. More recently, there were alleged false stories about the inauguration audience size or President Trump removing the bust of Martin Luther King, Jr. from the Oval Office.

Fake news has its goal the advancement of a political agenda. It also serves to sti e any political opposition.

Climate change, formerly known as global warming, has joined the fakenews movement with the goal of furthering the premise of increasing temperatures on planet Earth fueled by the activities of humans. The only remedy being more government intervention with increasing taxes and regulations.

In 2013, U.N. scientists noted a “pause” in global warming since 1998. Contrary to the assertions of Al Gore, Barack Obama and Leo DiCaprio, global temperatures were not rising, casting doubt on the entire manmade global-warming premise.

Why was there such a pause?

Human population and industrialization are increasing worldwide, the two main causes of global warm-

ing. The United States hadn’t signed onto the Kyoto Protocol treaty. Why would there be a pause in what Al Gore described as a “true planetary emergency”?

Real scientists, when confronted with data that does not fit their current model, go back and look at their original assumptions and measurements.

This is called the scientific method.

Contradictory data necessitates a step back to review and rework the hypothesis, incorporating the new data into a new model of climate change.

Instead, the climate scientists, not liking their original data, chose to collect new data. According to a whistleblower at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the government agency published a paper attempting to refute the global-warming pause.

They changed the way they measured sea-surface temperatures.

Previously, temperature data was obtained from buoys, which was the basis of the pause. NOAA decided instead to use temperature readings from ships, which tend to be warmer since the ship warms the water around it. Suddenly, temperature readings were warmer and the pause was erased.

Suppose a dieter didn’t like the

readings from their bathroom scale.

Just get a new scale which reads 10 pounds lighter and shazam, the diet is working and the pounds are melting away. This is in essence what the NOAA scientists did.

Furthermore, NOAA scientists reportedly didn’t preserve their actual data and measurements. This is re uired in good scientific research so the results can be verified if necessary. A second group of scientists should be able to follow the methodology of the original study and replicate the results. If they can’t, then the discrepancy must be rectified.

One of the studies must be wrong. o data, no verification. ow convenient.

If this was some obscure study about an irrelevant subject, no one would care. But it’s not. The proposed solutions for global warming represent taxes and wealth redistribution on an unimaginable scale, trillions of dollars, affecting not only the United States, but the entire world.

Is global warming real? Perhaps.

If so, where are the models that accurately predict future temperatures?

Is the climate changing? Certainly, although no one knows if human in uence is significant or miniscule.

Properly conducted science provides the only path to answering these questions. When science is politicized for promotion of a political agenda, the results become “fake news” with a predetermined outcome regardless of the facts.

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LETTERS

Oppose Orchard Station Subarea

In reading that “slick” proposed Orchard Station subarea information booklet, I get the feeling that someone is trying to sell me something that they now do not want.

As I recall, the zoning in that area has been changed before.

There have been many changes in the original master plan. We are loo ing at a density that is almost three times the current density.

My assumption is that the current owners of the various properties are ma ing a profit on their business. hy does the developer need 2,284,141 square feet to make

the property profitable The Marilyn ic ey Ministry property was once an upscale shopping mall. It did not survive. t is absolutely imperative that the impact of the additional traffic be studied. Until those numbers are documented the projects should be put on hold.

We have lived in Orchard Hills for years. hen we first built our home, there were four buildings in the Denver Tech Center. We could see from i e s ea to ong s ea . That view has been gone for many years. ellevue and - had

no traffic lights. There was no e it at Orchard Road. The quiet little village is gone.

Many, many times ve seen the reenwood ity ouncil vote in favor of the developer. The wishes of the residents of Greenwood Village should get top priority. lease stand up for the people you represent. The rchard tation project, if passed as proposed, would be the silver spike through the heart of our village.

Paul N. Tschetter Greenwood Village

Some context on Orchard Station

Although I am a member of the reenwood illage lanning and Zoning Commission, I write this letter in my capacity as a concerned resident of Greenwood Village.

I want to address some misconceptions about the role of our commission in the proposed amendment to the comprehensive plan that would allow for mixed-use development in the Orchard Station Subarea comlan Area. and my fellow missioners voted 8-0 against passing the amendment to ity ouncil this past summer after careful review of the plan and citizen input.

Our chairman renewed the proposal to amend the omp lan after some members of the commission expressed confusion over what our vote meant. ity staff told the commissioners that our 8-0 vote would not allow the ity ouncil to review the amendment and vote on it as an elected body. ecause we are an appointed body, some felt that it was a decision “above our pay grade and that our elected officials should make such a monumental decision to potentially change the character of our village.

The decision to “kick it upstairs” passed - . was in the minority and I accept that decision. The Commission in no way, shape or form en-

dorsed the amendment and careful reading of the recommendation of the proposal will confirm this. The commission does not have the authority to approve or disapprove an amendment to the Comprehensive lan. e decide whether or not it is passed on to the decision makers, our elected ity ouncil members.

As an interested lanning and Zoning commissioner, I attended all four of the recent neighborhood meetings regarding the amendment to our omprehensive lan. My impression from attending all of the sessions, spea ing to ity ouncil and members is that we all agree the redevelopment of this area is necessary and can be a benefit to reenwood Village. The sticking point is what kind of redevelopment occurs.

The existing zoning allows for office and retail development, and any developer can come before the city to ask for an exception for variances to the existing zoning.

Nothing is off the table, including multi-family housing. The developer just has to go through the process of getting it approved by ity ouncil after it receives input from the ommission. n my opinion, this allows the illage the most in uence over what comes with the redevelopment, there are many more hurdles

for a developer to navigate with the existing zoning, giving the citizens of our village an opportunity to e press their views at each step of the process.

This is the essence of our representative republican form of government, and is why personally believe we should leave the omp lan as is and have the ity ouncil vote on the amendment. et s see where our elected officials stand on this issue and move forward with what they decide. ur redress as citizens, should we agree or disagree with their votes, comes every two years with the election.

We elected them to make decisions and represent our interests. Now is the time for them to show us how they stand. There should be no hiding from this issue as it is the biggest decision facing our village in the last years. ouncil has the obligation to express their views through a vote.

They were elected and are compensated for their service to us, the citizens of Greenwood Village. Forcing the citizens to vote on this issue will deprive us all of the opportunity to learn where our elected leaders stand on this monumental issue.

Brian Strandes Greenwood Village

Read your history, Holen

Bill Holen’s column of Feb. 2 expresses commendable pride in his family s immigrant bac ground.

However, I am appalled at an apparent ignorance of American immigration history. ven a cursory reading of our history reveals a continual battle to keep someone out. This begins at the earliest time when New

ngland uritans and ilgrims became greatly alarmed at the arrival of atholics in the Maryland colony. ater, there was apprehension and con icts with the cot and rish immigrants and then with the “ ood of Irish Catholics. Rising numbers of talians and astern uropeans led to immigrant-quota legislation.

Then, there were the hinese clusion Acts beginning in 1882. In 1917, Congress passed over a Woodrow ilson veto, an act severely curtailing Asians. It is true we are a nation of immigrants, but it cannot be said we have always been a welcoming country. mmigrants disrupt an e isting society. They have always done so and will continue to do so. And the United States is not at all unique in this immigration history. A better understanding and appreciation of our history, rather than raw emotion, might be helpful with solving current immigration issues.

Jack Ballard Centennial

Thank you, Holen

In the Feb. 9 Villager, columnist Bill Holen wrote a great article concerning Trump’s nomination of Colorado Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court. As a Republican, I’d like to commend Mr. Holen for being willing to support this nominee.

Being a Democrat, I’m sure he has received a lot of grief for his courageous stand. His great example of viewing a person through the objective lens of ualification and ability is sorely needed today. erhaps we can all take a page from Mr. Holen’s book and seek common ground on important issues. Than you, Mr. olen for carrying on a civil dialogue about this political hot potato. It’s a lesson we all can learn from, including us Republicans.

Charles Newton Highlands Ranch

February 23, 2017 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 7

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the Google it—Optimized website means optimum sales Words are ‘key,’ web maven tells businesses

BY PETER JONES NEWS EDITOR

If a business wants to attract customers to its website, it may want to attract oogle first.

The technology firm that is synonymous with providing information operates what many consider to be the most vital search engine on the internet. By some estimates, Google is responsible for more than 65 percent of the world’s web searches, cycling through billions of webpages—and billions of dollars—by way of searchable keywords.

“It’s just that simple, people are trained to go [to Google],” said Cindy Novak, Colorado branch manager of Greenwood Village-based Web.com.

“Because they give good information, people keep going back. … We laugh and jokingly call it the Google gods.”

Who’s joking? The internet mareting firm is one of only 8 oogle

“premier partners” in the world, Cindy Novak of Web. meaning Web.com knows a com says today’s thing or two about searchable business websites terms and website content. should be optimized “Google is not in the asfor cellphones. sumption game,” Novak told a Half of today’s web breakfast meeting of the Greater searches happen Englewood Chamber of Comon mobile devices, merce last week. “Just because she told the Greater you’re a landscaper, they’re Englewood Chamber not going to assume you have of Commerce. mowing services unless you Photo by Peter Jones tell them. Just because you’re a banker doesn’t mean they’re going to assume you do loans.”

This key is search-engine bland as “wall,” even for coding puroptimization, Novak said. If a website poses—call it a “meeting space” or lacks the right information—or even something more directly related to the the right word choice—in the forest of business’s services or products.

Internet choices, will anyone be there “Google reads your website like a to click, and will the cash register book, top to bottom, left to right,” Novak said. “It’s critical you use words make a sound?

Even the esoteric coding hidden your customers use to search for your behind web photos is important for business.”

And if those customers are not Google and other search engines as they analyze websites for searchable such great spellers when it comes to material, Novak told business own- “vien” for “vein” or “bagles” for “baers. Don’t name a photo something as gels, find a way to incorporate their

errors into the coding.

“The goal of a website should be to drive calls, drive leads, drive visits and drive sales,” Novak said. “…

There’s a lot of folks out there looking for what you do and where you do it, and if you’re not popping up they’re going to your competition.”

That is even true, she said, for mom-and-pop businesses that tend to rely on locals, noting that 90 percent of local shoppers start online and that a neighborhood typically sees a 25 percent turnover in residents every year.

“So if we all do the math, in four years you’ve had almost 100 percent turnover. How are you reaching the new 25 percent of the folks?” Novak asked.

A website will also lose points if

it lacks video content or is not optimized for those ubiquitous mobile devices that now account for half of all web searches.

And when clever presentation and targeted search words are not enough, a business can pay for search marketing, essentially “bidding” on the clicking of certain keywords, spelled right or not. Such paid searches can be limited by geographic area.

“If you’re in Englewood, someone in Steamboat Springs is probably not going to drive down for you to clean their teeth,” Novak said.

If you optimize your site for Google, she said, it will be optimized in general.

If you don’t believe her, just Google it, as is now the universal dictum.

“Who says I need a facial tissue?”

Novak said, citing a quick analogy. “I was hoping to remember what it was called, other than a Kleenex.”

Forum stresses importance of collaboration

Economic Development Council with Fidelity Investments, and Jeff nials and transportation was a huge and culture brought in $1.8 billion in nomic Development and International of Colorado hosted its Regional Eco- Holwell, economic development di- consideration when locating here,” 2015 and had a $512.8 million eco- Trade was the forum’s keynote prenomic evelopment orum, the first rector for the City of Lone Tree. The Engle said. nomic impact. The outdoor industry sentation. he discussed the office s in a series of forums held around the panel discussed how transportation “With rising home prices, those brought $4.2 billion statewide. Led focus for the next two years with state in 2017, at the Lone Tree Arts and transit oriented development play employees looking to buy a home will by Ed Sealover, reporter with Denver stress on helping rural areas as well as a key role in attracting new business have to look further out of the region. Business Journal, presentations from greater metro Denver and the NorthCenter, Lone Tree.

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SMA swim team at state Reddington named 3A Swimmer of the Year

At the state swim and dive meet, Feb. 11, St. Mary’s Academy finished second overall with 8 points and Ale eddington was named A wimmer of the ear. eddington won her individual events, defending her title in both the 00 freestyle and 00 butter y which she won at the 4A level. n the 00 freestyle, she won by almost five seconds with a time of 48. 0. er 00 butter-

y time, 4.0 , would have been high enough to capture second place at the A championship had she completed at that level.

Swim and dive place second at state

A huge congratulations to MA s swim and dive team for placing second in state competition. The ildcats swam at the eterans Memorial A uatic enter in olorado prings and competed against teams in their A ivision. pecial than s to il-

lianna roo s, Ava ric son, sa addic , indsey ruhwirth, ulia abriele, ydney ilver, mma tern, and Ale eddington for their hard wor and effort.

second place finish illianna roo s, sa addic , ydney ilver, and Ale eddington.

00 d. reestyle - first place - 48. 0 Ale eddington, third place . , illianna roo s, and fourth . , ydney ilver.

00 d. utter y first place

00 d. Medley elay 4 .00, second place finish illianna roo s, sa addic , ydney ilver, and Ale eddington.

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The St. Mary’s reestyle eAcademy swim lay .0 , team

- 4.0 , Ale eddington.

00 d. reestyle ninth place - . 0, sa addic .

00 d. reestyle third place .0 , ydney ilver.

00 d. ac stro e second place - 8. , illianna roo s and eleventh place - 0 .8 , sa addic .

as been ington h the d d e R x Ale r of Swimme named Year.

Academy DI team takes part in naturalization ceremony

t. Mary s Academy ower chool estination magination Team, Thin Tan , sang the national anthem at the . . iti enship and mmigration ervices aturali ation eremony at the istory olorado enter eb. 4.

As part of the estination magination challenge, the team, made up of si rd grade students, was tas ed with identifying, designing, planning, and carrying out a public service pro ect that addresses a real-life commu-

nity issue.

The team s idea was to help immigrants feel welcome in the community and this idea was further spar ed by listening to their panish teacher, nes Mc all, share her story of becoming a . . citi en. n addition to singing the national anthem, they gave the new citi ens handmade valentines and candy with a card that read “ ream ig to celebrate their accomplishments. The team s

ne t challenge is to create a play ote d voire, gypt, rance, pines, oland, omania, omalia, with costumes and scenery to rehana, ndia, a a hstan, Me outh orea, pain, udan, witect their e perience at the natu- ico, Myanmar, epal, ethererland, Thailand, raine and rali ation ceremony. lands, a istan, anama, hilip- Vietnam. n addition to t.

Mary s Academy . . team, raland chool s third grade participated in the ceremony by singing, Hello to All the Children of the World. ther honored guests and spea ers included Aurora gg, from ep.

Mi e offman s office tephanie avila- yner and Mathew Mengesha from ep. iane e ette s office and utherford, director of education at the istory olorado enter.

The new citiens originate from countries Argentina, hutan, ra il, anada, eople s epublic St. Mary’s Academy DI Team: Aidan Musslewhite, Charlie Wood, Charlie of hina, olumbia, Bentfield, Carmen Hirst, Vivi Osborn and Maddy Gieser.

February 23, 2017 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 9

CCSD student athletes sign to play collegiate sports

Quinton Powell, Football, ColoMeg Halvorson, Women’s SocSUBMITTED BY CHERRY CREEK cer, University of Denver rado Mesa University SCHOOL DISTRICT Trey Jones, Football, University KJ Sapp, Football, Colorado With the stroke of a pen, 79 stuof Northern Colorado dent athletes from across the Cher- Mesa University Caitlin McPherson, Women’s Brad Scalia, Golf, Johnson and ry Creek School District started Soccer, University of Colorado, Wales University writing the next chapter of their Boulder Courtney Schmidt, Soccer, Lewacademic and athletic stories. On Dominic Montoya, Football, Feb. 1, National Letter of Intent is a nd Clark College Zariah Smith, Soccer, Fort Hays Hastings College Day, they signed commitments to Kevin Palacio, Football, Hastplay collegiate sports at institu- State University ings College Leah Van Der Sanden, Volleytions in Colorado and across the Devon Peterson, Cross Country ball, Illinois Institute of Technology country.

Josh Zambrano, Football, Colo- and Track, Colorado State UniverCherry Creek High School sesity nior Meg Halvorson is looking for- rado Mesa University Jack Peward to studyzdirtz, Footing elementary ball, Colorado education and Mesa Univerplaying soccer sity at the UniverT y l e r sity of Denver.

Schaffer, “It’ll be a Football, Collot different orado Mesa because the inUniversity tensity will be Jonathan greater and it’s Van Diest, a higher level F o o t b all, of soccer,” said U n i v e r sity Halvorson, of Colorado, who plays cenBoulder ter mid or outNick Wilside mid. “It’ll liams, Footbe exciting and ball, Colorado a new experiFIRST ROW: Jonathan Van Diest, Jack Pezdirtz, Tyler Schaffer, State Univerence.” sity, Pueblo Halvorson Nick Williams, Trey Jones, Trey Windham, Curtis Appleton Trey Windand her fellow SECOND ROW: Allison Dwinnell, Dominic Montoya, Kevin Palacio, Natalie Evans ham, Football, student athColorado Mesa letes sported THIRD ROW: Meg Halvorson, Caitlin McPherson, Charlotte University jerseys and Godfrey, Emma Godfrey, Libby Geraghty, Devon Peterson T-shirts from their soon-to-be schools. They Eaglecrest High School were surrounded by balloons in Rylee Atteberry, Women’s collegiate colors and proud parSoccer, Coastal Carolina ents, coaches, teammates and Quentin Bowen, Football, friends.

Colorado Mesa University “We’re very proud of Meg Elijah Brockman, Football, and everything she’s accomAir Force Academy plished with her dedication Karas Foreso, Softball, Bethand commitment through the any University years,” said Joel Halvorson, Kathleen Ingram, Softball, Meg’s father. “It’s great to see Newman University her achieve this goal and go on Kyle Johnson, Football, Trey Jones and Dominic Montoya to the next level.”

Morningside College Going on to play collegiate Maya Johnson, Volleyball, sports is relatively rare. Out of South Dakota School of Mines the nearly eight million student MacKenzi Kissman, Volleyathletes who play sports in high ball, York College school, only about six percent Taylor O’Brien, Volleyball, go on to play in college. ConYork College gratulations to these soon-to-be Colbey Ross, Men’s Basketcollegiate student athletes! ball, Pepperdine University Jessica Stoner, Women’s Basketball, Laramie County Cherokee Trail High Community College School Garret Tisdall, Baseball, ColEmily Bell, Softball, Simporado Mesa University son College Kristyn Bobka, Swim, UniGrandview High School Kevin Palacio and Jack Pezdirtz versity of Wyoming Hayden Blubaugh, Football, Rebekah Burton, Soccer, University of North Dakota University of Montana Terran Caldwell, Softball, Desmond Cole, Soccer, Fort Hays State University Manhattan College Tyson Hays, Baseball, IlliJoe Cox, Basketball, Doane nois State University College Jessica Hixson, Women’s Hannah Edwards, Soccer, Soccer, University of Utah Grand Canyon University Gunnar Lamphere, Fooball, Ruben Estrada, Football, Colorado State University Western State Colorado UniPueblo versity Carson Mandrell, Fooball, Taryn Foxen, Basketball, Western State Colorado UniverChadron State University Tyler Schaffer and Trey Windham sity Max Gonzales, Football, ColoRobert Moss, Football, Univerrado State University - Pueblo sity of Northern Colorado Cherry Creek High School Kenzie Hendon, Volleyball, UniBryanna Oakley, Cross Country, Curtis Appleton , Football, versity of llinois pringfield University of California, Berkeley Washburn University Jordan Herrera, Cross Country, Michaela Onyenwere, Women’s Allison Dwinnell, Women’s BasUniversity of Northern Colorado Skylar Higens, Softball, Adams ketball and Soccer, Macalaster Col- Basketball, UCLA Taylor Parker, Women’s Soccer, lege State University University of Denver Natalie Evans, Women’s Soccer, Brenden Holt, Football, ColoRaychel Reed, Volleyball, Westminster College rado State University - Pueblo Libby Geraghty, Women’s Soc- Hutchinson Community College Londyn Johnson, Volleyball, Marina Schlaepfer, Volleyball, cer, University of Colorado, Boulder University of Connecticut Caldwell University Charlotte Godfrey, Field Hockey Conner Nantkes, Baseball, Matt Smith, Men’s Soccer, Misand Women’s Lacrosse, Denison Washington State souri Baptist University Sonoma Olson, Softball, Van- University Emma Godfrey, Field Hockey guard University Audrey Pickett, Softball, Colo- and Women’s Lacrosse, Dickinson Smoky Hill High School rado State University College Karson Avila, Football, Chadron

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Testing the R Line New light rail expansion debuts Friday

On Feb. 17, members of the press received a tour and sneak preview of the RTD R Line expansion that starts running Friday, Feb. 24, from the Peoria Street, through Aurora, to Iliff Avenue.

The new expansion runs alongside the I-225 and I-70 corridors with stops at major intersections, passing Colfax, 6th and Alameda avenues along the way, with in-

termediate stops in between.

As is the case in most parts of Colorado, the R Line offers up a great view of the Rocky Mountains and cityscapes, as well as an expansion of construction sites, and in some cases the lack of developmental progress. That is likely to change soon with new access to the R Line.

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Security officers Marcus Somerville and Manuel Perry get acquainted with the new R line service.

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ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Arapahoe Community College Media Mixed Art Exhibit

Through March 8, in the Colorado Gallery of the Arts at ACC, featuring contemporary art by Ken Elliott, Victoria Eubanks, Janic McDonald, Carol Ann Waugh and Mary Williams. Opening reception will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 5-7 p.m. Display open Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Info: Trish Sangelo at trish.sangelo@arapahoe. edu or 303-797-5212.

MOA presents lightbased sculpture

Through March 24, “Then and Now” by Dorothy and Mel Tanner. MOA Indoor Gallery, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Info: 303-806-0444.

Gypsy Flamenco Fire

March 4, 7 p.m., Hampden Hall, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Rene Heredia, Flamenco Fantasy Dance Theater performance. Tickets: Rene Heredia. com

Littleton Symphony Orchestra

March 31 at 7:30 p.m., The Titan with Geraldine Walther on the violin.

Tickets at LittletonSymphony.org.

May 12 at 7:30 p.m., King of Instruments with Brook Ferguson on the flute. Tickets at LittletonSymphony.org.

Arapahoe Philharmonic

March 31, Mystery of the Enigma, Winner of the T. Gordon Parks Concerto Competition. South Suburban Christian Church, 7275 S. Broadway, Littleton.

For tickets call 303-781-1891.

March 25 – April 1, Arapahoe Community College will host a portrait exhibition, Champions of Change in the Jantzen Gallery at the ACC Art & Design Center. This exhibit will be open weekday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and weekends 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. An artist lecture by Jess T. Dugan entitled A Decade of Visual Activism will accompany this show on March 28 at 7 p.m. in the Waring Theatre.

EVENTS Mail Bomb Survivor Presentation

Feb. 23, 2 and 6 p.m., Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway in the City Council Chamber.

Presented by Don Logan, director of Scottsdale, Ariz.’s Office of Diversity and Dialogue.

The Story of Roxborough

Feb. 27, 2-3 p.m., Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton.

See vintage photographs and hear the fascinating story of Roxborough by authors Flo Tonelli and Char Nauman.

Denver Botanic Gardens

Feb. 27, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Homeschool Day: Be a Botanist. $12 per child. One adult per child is free of charge. Spend a day in the boots of a botanist and investigate plants like a scientist. RSVP: botanic gardens.org.

South Metro Chamber Business Leaders Breakfast

March 15, 7:30-9 a.m. First Business Leaders for Responsible Government meeting of 2017. Coffee and breakfast. Panel of state legislators, industry leaders and members of the business community will talk and answer questions about construction litigation and affordable/attainable housing. South Metro Denver Chamber office, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial. Register: 303-7950142.

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Heritage Fine Arts Guild Workshop

Fancy a gat? Then wear March 4, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. “Adding a green hat

Surface Treatments” taught by local artist Jo Ann Nelson. A supply list is posted on the Heritage Fine Arts Guild website. First Presbyterian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd. Sign-in forms at heritage-guild.com/membership. html.

Seventh Annual Prom Dress Exchange

March 4, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., hosted

by Noah’s of Westminster, 11885 N. Bradburn Blvd. Metro teens can shop for the dress of their dreams from thousands of gently-used and brand-new designer items. Entrance is free, but a valid student ID and a $10 donation is requested if the student finds a dress.

Info: promdressexchange.org or call 303-875-4783.

Circle of Light Photo Project Exhibit

March 10, 7-10 p.m. An exhibit of photographs taken by those who were blind before a cornea transplant restored their sight. All proceeds benefit the Rocky Mtn. Lions Eye Bank. Admission $35, includes food, beer and wine, silent-auction bidding on photographs, restaurant packages and much more.

Call 303-388-7420 or artwalknetwork. com, RMLEB has facilitated 41,000 eye donors through sight-restorative transplants for the blind.

Free Car Seat Safety Event

March 11, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., hosted by Mothers of Multiples Society.

Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Drive in Castle Rock. Meet

The Spirit of America Rally M ain S treet Patriots and S pirit of America-Colorado announces the S pirit of America R allies to be held in Colorado in support of President Trump and his America-F irst Policies. The kick-off rally will be held at 1 2 noon on F eb. 2 7 on the west steps of the Capitol Building.

Heading up the effort in Colorado is Betty Blanco of La Junta, a retired

with a certified child-passenger safety technician to discuss proper use of a car seat. No appointment necessary. Visit mothersofmultiples.com.

teacher, and founder of the Arkansas Valley Tea Party. Margo Knutson, co-founder of Coffee4Conservatives, is heading up the Spirit of America rally in Denver. Knutson is an involved conservative activist in Douglas County. Debbie Dooley, Georgia, a national co-founder of the Tea Party movement and key organizer of the nationwide “Spirit of America rallies.

March 17, In the parlance of Cork, a “Gat” is a drink shared with friends.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day as the Castle at Cherokee Ranch becomes Blarney Castle in Ireland. Reservations include Castle mini-tours, cash bar, dinner, dessert, live music, dancing, Blarney Stone photo ops, and one complimentary shot for all who wear an Irish/green hat. Starting at 6 p.m.

Opportunity Coalition

March 19, 5-7 p.m., with featured speaker, Paul Andrews, CEO of the National Western Stock Show. WeWod/ Triangle Bldg. location, 1550 Wewatta St., 2nd Floor, Denver. $20. Half of the cost is donated to local charities. Cocktails and light refreshments served.

Visit opportunitycoalition.com.

Musical storyteller at Cherokee Ranch and Castle

March 18, 6:30 p.m. Gayle Skidmore, award-winning musical artist, performs and shares the backstory of her songs. First of a series. RSVP: 303688-5555.

FUNDRAISER Junior League of Denver Fifth Annual “Journey”

March 3, 6 p.m. with dancing to Funkiphino, Colorado’s funk sensation.

Reggie Rivers, emcee and auctioneer.

Funds support literacy efforts. Tickets: jld.org or 303-692-0270.

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Diamonds and Denim Party

March 2, p.m., A fundraiser to help raise funds to provide natural therapies to cancer patients. Line dancing, catered buffet and auction. Mrs. Colorado and Miss Rodeo Colorado will be present. Tickets: LifesparkNow.org.

Schools for Girls

A new nonprofit in the Denver community has launched its 130 Campaign, committed to helping girls receive a quality education. The goal is to raise $130,000 in honor of the 130 million girls who deserve an education as a human right. Info: schoolsforgirls. org.

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March 1, Doctors discuss the importance of health and hormones. Do you suffer from stress, adrenal fatigue, hormonal imbalance? 2305 E. Arapahoe Road No. 123, Centennial.

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Sundays at 10:30 a.m., Join trip through the 66 books of the Bible taught by Dr. Bob Beltz. Children’s church and childcare are provided.

March 1, Ash Wednesday Worship at 6 p.m., Wellshire Church is located at 2999 S. Colorado Blvd.

SAVE THE DATE Colorado Neurological Institute Gala

March 10 “Spotlights on Hope” DTC Hyatt. In Memoriam, Farewell to Don Johnson. RSVP 720-974-4094.

Hope Springs Eternal High Tea

April 22, 2-4 p.m. Annual benefit for Seeds of Hope, celebrating mothers, daughters and every special woman in your life. Ritz-Carlton, Denver, 1881 Curtis St. RSVP: KarenMorrow@ TheCatholicAlliance.org.

Bridge of Love Gala for Bessie’s Hope

June 8, Terri and Al Fisher will be presented with the Community Angel Award. Tickets: 303-830-9037 or bessieshope.org, Denver Marriott Tech Center, 4900 S. Syracuse St., Denver.

Featuring “Syndicate” a Denver dance band.

Sheriff implements open-burning ban Due to dry conditions, the Arapahoe County heriff s ffice issued a ban this week on all open fires and open burning within unincorporated areas, including Cherry Creek State Park and the city of Centennial. The ban will remain in effect until suspended by the Sheriff David Walcher, who has determined that conditions present an extreme danger for the possibility of wildfire and large wildland fires. rohibitions include use of any firewor s and outdoor fire, including but not

limited to campfires, fires in permanent fire pits or grates within developed campgrounds or recreation sites, charcoal-fueled fires, warming fires, fires in outdoor woodburning stoves, and prescribed burning of fence lines, fields, farmlands or trash.

Violating the ban can result in fines of 00 for the first offense, 0 for a second offense, and ,000 for a third and subsequent offenses.

The following are exempt: • Fires contained within liquid-fu-

eled or gas stoves, fireplaces and woodburning stoves fireplaces within habitable buildings.

• Propane, charcoal and natural-gas fueled barbeque grills used for cooking. which do not emit sparks or embers • Fire set by any federal, state, or local government officer in performance of an official duty. ublic firewor s displays supervised by firefighting public-safety personnel and supported by adequate equipment The ban was implemented as result of discussions between alcher, area fire chiefs, the Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners and the Centennial City Council, which contracts the sheriff for law enforcement,

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Sweeting inaugurated as CCU’s new president Heavenly sounds of the University Wind Ensemble and University Choir performing s official hymn “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore ou accompanied the processional for the inauguration of new President David Sweeting, Ph.D. “I love CCU and its mission,” he said at his inaugural response last week. “We are uniquely positioned for the future.”

Sweeting gave eight points of focus for olorado Christian University: 1. Exalt Christ and be faithful. 2. Build a great university with a solid core of lory to od. . repare as many students as possible to spread and live for Christ in e cellence. 4. ave a great awa ening. . ave a strong academic base e cellence in iblical world view . . e a school that changes the thought life of

America. . uild and encourage the church. 8. inish the campus with great, inspiring buildings.

“Pray for it and work for it,” he said.

“Christianity is the religion of reversals.”

Dr. Sweeting has a diverse professional bac ground and has been a longtime CCU trustee. Prior to joining, he was president of the Reformed Theological eminary in rlando, la.

An ordained minister of the vangelical resbyterian hurch, he served as senior pastor of Cherry Creek Presbyterian hurch in reenwood illage for years and was an ad unct faculty member at Denver Seminary. is e tensive education includes .A. M.A. degrees from Oxford University in England. e received his doctorate from Photo by Tommy Collier Fur and YSL vintage jewelry from Dan Sharp

Trinity vangelical ivinity chool in Illinois.

Albert Mohler Jr. Prior to movPh.D., president ing to Colorado, he of the Southern served for 11 years Baptist Theological as founding pasSeminary, gave the tor of Chain of La inaugural address.

Community Bible Courtesy photo hurch in northern Illinois. In addition to books and published articles, he writes a regular blog at donsweeting.com. ntroduced as the reigning evangelical of our time, Southern Baptist Dr. Donald Sweeting, surrounded by members of Theological emiColorado Christian University’s Board of Trustees and nary President Alhis wife Christina. bert Mohler delivCourtesy of CCU ered the inaugural address. r. Mohler also has a daily podcast from the Christian view.

“I know the power and conviction of the man who is equipped to take this position,” Mohler said of Sweeting. “We’re about an unshake unshakeable kingdom.

W We live in a time when our civili aation doesn’t know serves.” program, a reception followed at its foundation. CCU knows who Offering a sneak preview of the under-construction Anschut it is, where it’ it’s going and who it s campus-redevelopment Student Center.

Bagpiper Scott Beach, ceremonial greeter, played “Amazing Grace” as the prelude.

Guests at the reception included Jan Top of Centennial, and Margo and Don Schlup and Jim Bacon of Greenwood Village.

Photo by Scottie Taylor Iverson

Media consultant weighs in on ‘social-media war’

“ t s a media war, consultant Roger Hudson told Cherry Creek epublican omen. “The same facts have different stories in dif-

ferent newsrooms and play to different audiences. udson thin s the “social-media war” will never be won, say-

Keynote speaker Roger Hudson, CCRW’s VP of Programs Joy Hoffman, South Metro Fire Rescue Board’s Rich Sokol, new CCRW member Lorrie Perkins and Jeff Hays, candidate for state GOP chair.

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ing aceboo is about emotion. e encouraged the audience to call their newsroom.

He gave his thoughts on how the media and polling played into the presidential election.

“When Trump made money for the networ s, all cameras were on him. He rebounded,” he said. ith more than 0 years of media e perience, udson began his career in Alas a as a television cameraman and later an anchor.

He had two stints in California, including anchoring for then-local celebrity ush imbaugh. e has been a news director and program director and currently owns the udson irm, doing media consulting and public relations. He enjoys a well-earned reputation for crisis media management and the ability to stem the tide of biased coverage. udson also serves as communications director for the olorado epublican ommittee and has advised several elected epublicans, including Attorney eneral Cynthia Coffman and potential

Making a fashion and other statements, several CCRW members were proudly clad in dresses, jackets, pants and shoes to pitch the Ivanka Trump label.

0 8 gubernatorial candidates.

The mass shootings at Columbine brought him to Colorado, where he garnered several Edward . Murrow awards and Associated

ress accolades at A radio. e was a public-information officer for the Colorado Department of orrections following the murder of its e ecutive director.

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Children’s Health Foundation honors Reginald and Faye Washington Kaleidoscope’s weekend of luxury, relaxation and inspiration Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation, established in 2008, has a mission to enhance the quality of life for pediatric patients and their families in the region. A two-day multi-faceted event at Denver’s elegant Ritz-Carlton helped benefit more than 4,000 children and families in need.

More than 48 percent of the children served are on Medicaid.

Children with serious illnesses are matched with loving companion dogs, and thousands of babies in NICUs across the country receive precious human-donor milk from the Mothers Milk Bank to help them thrive.

That’s just a tip of the iceberg.

The resourcefulness of the foundation fosters treatment, safety, necessities, medical support staff and grants for sick children. In 2016, the largest number of referrals came from the Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children.

Honoree Dr. Reginald Washington, a pediatric cardiologist, is credited with being the driving force behind many of the initiatives. His wife Faye is credited with creatively showcasing work through the remarkable Kaleidoscope fundraiser.

She had the vision and co-chaired the very first one.

Dr. Washington is proud of the foundation’s growth and cites the weekend extravaganza Kaleidoscope as an “experience,” rather than just a fundraiser.

“The first was themed ‘Through the Eyes of a Child.’ Tonight is through the eyes of an adult,” he said.

Denver Mayor Michael Hancock, who has yet to miss this annual event, said “What really matters is the difference you make in the life of a child.”

After an afternoon of pampering at the hotel spa, the much anticipated Saturday evening featured a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception while

Honorees Dr. Reginald Washington, chief medical officer of Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children, and his wife Faye with son Quinn and daughter Danielle.

Kaleidoscope 2017 Chair Sarah Treadway, principal of Stout Street Hospitality/Magnolia Hotel; Taylor Kirkpatrick, auctioneer and RMCHF board vice chair, president Babson Farms; Maureen Tarrant-Fitzgerald, CEO of Presbyterian/ St. Luke’s Medical Center and Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children.

Arvada Mayor Marc Williams with his wife Luanne, executive director of RMCHF.

Joy Burns and host committee member Daniel Ritchie.

RMCHF Board Chair Jim Conley, president of Colorado Business Bank, Denver Tech Center, and his wife Sally with Denver’s first lady Mary Louise Lee and Mayor Michael Hancock.

Hearts of Hyde Park gift opportuGrace was diagnosed with acute nities for generous donors were of- lymphoblastic leukemia in 2012 and fered by the exclusive jewelry part- lost her beautiful voice. She began ner. A five-course beyond-gourmet singing again in 2015 and in June dinner with wine pairings from Rod- will have been in remission for three ney Strong Vineyards and a live auc- years.

Late revelers had a choice of quition followed.

Seventeen-year-old patient eter entertainment by Convergence Grace Carrillo brought tears as well in the jazz lounge or dancing to DJ as inspiration when she was handed Desire in separate locations. The the microphone while seated at her weekend culminated with a chamtable and walked to the stage sing- pagne brunch on Sunday morning.

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62nd Denver Debutante Ball

The Denver Debutante Ball invites accomplished young women from respected families with a history and commitment to Denver and its institutions. The celebration of the Denver Debutante Ball continues to honor the

tradition of presenting young women at a formal Debutante Ball but is also charged with encouraging and aiding these Debutantes during the course of the coming year to become good citizens through philanthropy, volunteerism and

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At the core of our mission is the Mentor Program, established in 2014, which provides a network for the debutantes, on the threshold of becoming leaders in business and volunteer work, with avenues and opportunities for them to become contributing members to the cultural life of the community. To that end, each one of these young women is matched with one of over 1,000 past Denver Debutantes who share an interest in the same profession, attended the same college or university or share a passion or avocation.

Proceeds from Denver Debutante Ball are given to the Denver Botanic Gardens to support their cultural and education goals. The mission of the Denver Botanic Gardens is to connect people with plants, using its core values of transformation, relevance, diversity and sustainability.

The history of the Denver Debutante Ball is a long and honorable one, with over one thousand young women having been introduced to the Denver community since 1956, under the awe-inspiring crystal chandelier, along with post debutantes which are unique attributes that continue to enrich the tradition of the glorious Ball each year. In 2015, the Denver Debutante Ball celebrated the splendor of the 60th anniversary.

The 62nd Denver Debutante Ball will be held at the Brown Palace Hotel and Spa on Dec. 22. The presentation will begin at 7 p.m.

This years chairs are: Mrs. John Phillips Eliot is the Denver Debutante Ball chair; Mrs. Richard Charles Wham, Denver Debutante Ball co-chair; and Mrs. James Landis Martin, honorary chair.

The Denver Debutante Ball Announcement Tea took place on Feb. 16 at the home of Julie Egan.

This years debutants are: Olivia Brooks Allen, Colorado Academy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Vance Al-

len of Morrison Riley Louise Bechter, Regis Jesuit High School, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Allen Bechter of Denver Lyndsey Frances Benes, Kent Denver School, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Craig Benes of Denver Katherine Ann Burney, East High School, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Reidy of Denver Hope Anderson Cherubini, Colorado Academy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Francis Cherubini of Denver Sophia Robichaux Crawford, Denver Online High School, daughter of Mr. John William Roy Crawford IV and Ms. Madeline Ann Collison of Denver Caroline Frances Danos, Cherry Creek High School, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fortier Danos of Greenwood Village Sarah Rebecca DeLine, Mullen High School, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. James Richard DeLine of Greenwood Village Laura Tate Fox, Arapahoe High School, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bret Fox of Centennial Caroline Elizabeth Gardiner, Regis Jesuit High School, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Craig Alexander Gardiner of Centennial Riley Kathryn Gibson, East High School, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Channing Reed Gibson of Denver Gretchen Yvonne Grewe, Kent Denver School, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Matthew Grewe of Cherry Hills Village Taylor Suzanne Hantman, Cherry Creek High School, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Robert Hantman of Cherry Hills Village Grace Elizabeth Hawkey, Kent Denver School, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Willis Hawkey, Jr. of Denver Hannah Elizabeth Hess, St. Mary’s Academy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hess of Denver Audrey McGowan Hum-

mel, Cherry Creek High School, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Leonard Hummel of Cherry Hills Village Gabrielle Jessie Kinney, Kent Denver School, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Kinney of Centennial Katherine Rose Kovarik, Cherry Creek High School, daughter of Mr. Joseph Edward Kovarik and Ms. Amy Louise Miletich of Cherry Hills Village Bridget Lee McCann, Rock Canyon High School, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lee McCann of Highlands Ranch Kathlyn Maeve Moran, Regis Jesuit High School, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Allan Moran of Denver Caroline Porter Padgett, Bishop Seabury Academy, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Brent Reid Padgett of Lawrence, Kan. Nicole Diane Seavall, Arapahoe High School, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Earl Seavall of Centennial Mallory Baird Smith, Valor Christian High School, daughter of Ms. Holland Mayhew Coors of Highlands Ranch Marissa Belle Smith, Cherry Creek High School, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marlis Earl Smith of Cherry Hills Village Caitlin Marie Vickers, Kent Denver School, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Robert Vickers of Cherry Hills Village Tantum Lorene Woolley, Colorado Academy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Mapps Woolley of Denver Kylie Seta Writer, Kent Denver School, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Herbert Writer of Englewood

15th season of Englewood Arts kicks off with cello sonata Englewood Arts presents an afternoon of cello and piano music, featuring cellist Matthew Zalkind and pianist Stephanie Cheng on March 18. This will be the 15th season of presenting chamber music performances performed by Colorado’s finest musicians, primarily from the Colorado Symphony Orchestra with informal insights are given from the stage by the musicians to enhance the listening experience.

The March 18 program will include Boccherini’s Cello Sonata No. 3, Scriabin’s Prelude & Nocturne for Left Hand, Chopin’s Intro and Polonaise brillante in C major, and Beethoven’s Cello Sonata No. 3.

For more information visit englewoodarts.org or call 303-806-8196.

General Admission tickets are available at englewoodarts.org or at the door beginning one hour prior to concert time and cost $20 for adults, $15 for senior citizens 60 and over, and children under 18 are free.

The program will take place at the Englewood Civic Center, 2nd level 1000 Englewood Parkway.

Cellist Matthew Zalkind

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The purr-fect pet-friendly kitchen renovation

t s no secret that people in enver love their pets. our animals will be affected by a home remodel as they learn to navigate around a new space, but they can also in uence some of your decisions along the way. ere are some tips to ma e your home more suitable, not only for you, but for your non-human family members as well.

Avoid cat catastrophes

pen shelving can give your itchen a nice, clean design, but it can easily become a climbing temptation for an indoor cat. To eep your cat safe and your itchen in good condition, opt for cabinets with glass doors. ou can still achieve the same visual appeal that open shelves offer without worrying about your cat climbing around your itchen wares.

Keep your dog by your side

f you have a large dog, or even a small devoted dog, you now how important it can be to share space with them. hen designing your new itchen, thin about the measurements of wal ways and how you re going to move around the room while prepping, coo ing and cleaning up. onsider creating a space that will allow your dog to lounge near you without disrupting itchen ow. Adding a deeper area under the island or a noo in the

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corner that can house a pet bed will eep your dog close without being in the way.

Put pet accessories away

n an organi ed itchen, every dish has its proper place. A space to eep your pet s food and water bowls tuc ed away is a great addition. aving a designated spot will help you avoid wal ing on slippery oors or crunching food underfoot. onsider a pullout drawer in

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Englewood

Swedish Medical Center March , 8 a.m. to 0 p.m. est obby at 0 . ampden Ave.

Greenwood Village

Greenwood Corporate Plaza March 8, 0 a.m. to 0 p.m.

Arapahoe County Administration March , 8 a.m. to 40 a.m. and a.m. to 0 p.m., ast hearing room located at 4 . rince t.

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LEGALS Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said James P. Roth, on or about the 13th day of June, 2017, A.D., unless the same has been redeemed.

Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed.

Your Right to Know!

FORECLOSURES COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0661-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 30, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) JEFFREY L MORIARTY and DENISE M VANEPPS Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC Date of Deed of Trust November 06, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 19, 2003 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B3249853 Original Principal Amount $206,755.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $182,305.30 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 106, VILLA DEL SOL, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 4999 E Peakview Ave, 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, 03/22/2017, 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 1/26/2017 Last Publication 2/23/2017 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: 11/30/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042

Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 16-013526 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: January 26, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Legal # 0661-2016 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0697-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 23, 2016, 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) WALTER M SIGLER Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR TAYLOR, BEAN & WHITAKER MORTGAGE CORP., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt SELENE FINANCE LP Date of Deed of Trust April 08, 2004 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 28, 2004 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B4076459 Original Principal Amount $73,375.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $51,712.03 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT ‘A’ AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. Also known by street and number as: 1300 South Parker Rd Unit 299E, Denver, CO 80231.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED

BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. If applicable, a description of any changes to the deed of trust described in the notice of election and demand pursuant to affidavit as allowed by statutes: C.R.S§38-35-109(5) PURSUANT TO AFFIDAVIT OF SCRIVENER’S ERROR RECORDED ON 12/16/2016 AT RECEPTION NO. D6146129 TO CORRECT LEGAL DESCRIPTION. 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, 04/12/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 2/16/2017 Last Publication 3/16/2017 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: 12/23/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 16-013382 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.

0697-2016 Exhibit A CONDOMINIUM UNIT 299-E, CLUB VALENCIA CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION RECORDED DECEMBER 12, 1979 IN BOOK 3135 AT PAGE 443 AND ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO AND ACCORDING TO THE MAP RECORDED DECEMBER 12, 1979 IN BOOK 42 AT PAGE 74 AND ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Published in The Villager First Publication: February 16, 2017 Last Publication: March 16, 2017 Legal # 0697-2016 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0705-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 28, 2016, 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) MICKEY HANDLER and MARY ENCINAS-HANDLER Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICA’S WHOLESALE LENDER, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED, SERIES 2004-6 Date of Deed of Trust May 17, 2004 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 25, 2004 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B4094685 Original Principal Amount $250,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $208,441.51 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 22, BLOCK 3, ARAPAHOE ACRES SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 2940 S Lafayette Dr, 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, 04/19/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses

of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 2/23/2017 Last Publication 3/23/2017 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: 12/28/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 16-013854 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: February 23, 2017 Last Publication: March 23, 2017 Legal # 0705-2016 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0711-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 30, 2016, 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) Janet Ross Allatt and John Gibson Allatt Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Southstar Funding, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America Date of Deed of Trust September 09, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 22, 2003 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B3210085 Original Principal Amount $193,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $173,061.51 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 16, BLOCK 2, SUNSET ACRES, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 4923 S Fox St, Englewood, CO 80110.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED

BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby

Witness my hand this 2nd day of February, 2017, A.D. Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/19/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 2/23/2017 Last Publication 3/23/2017 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: 12/30/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, 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-16-754054-LL The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Published in The Villager First Publication: February 23, 2017 Last Publication: March 23, 2017 Legal # 0711-2016 ____________________________

NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to Betty L. Caldwell, Monica L. Caldwell-Reed, Frederick C. Martin You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 7th day of November, 2013, A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to James P. Roth, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: LOT 14 BLK 1 COUNTRY GREEN 3RD FLG and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to James P. Roth; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2012; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Betty L. Caldwell & Monica L. Caldwell-Reed, Jt Ten for said year 2012; That said James P. Roth, on the 13th day of September, 2016, the present holder of said Certificate, who has made request upon the

Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in The Villager First Publication: February 9, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Legal # 7244 ____________________________ NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to Terry D. Hackler, Kathleen M. Hackler, Clayton P. Altebaumer, Lavina R. Altebaumer You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 7th day of November, 2013, A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to James P. Roth, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: LOT 21 BLK 2 TOLLGATE VILLAGE SUB 6TH FLG and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to James P. Roth; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2012; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Terry D. & Kathleen M. Hackler for said year 2012; That said James P. Roth, on the 13th day of September, 2016, the present holder of said Certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said James P. Roth, on or about the 13th day of June, 2017, A.D., unless the same has been redeemed.

Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed.

Witness my hand this 2nd day of February, 2017, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in The Villager First Publication: February 9, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Legal # 7245 ____________________________ NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to Thomas J. Bruckner, Michelle A. Bruckner, Harold Hansen, Lois I. Hansen, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Roger L. Hill, Sharon F. Hill, JM Fay You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 7th day of November, 2013, A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Craig Nelson, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: TRACT H BLK 1 WAL-MART AT BUCKLEY PLAZA SUB 1ST FLG and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to Craig Nelson; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2012; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Thomas J. & Michelle A. Bruckner for said year 2012; That said Craig Nelson, on the 25th day of October, 2016, the present holder of said Certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer

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February 23, 2017 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 17

LEGALS — Continued from page 16 — of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Craig Nelson, on or about the 7th day of June, 2017, A.D., unless the same has been redeemed.

Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed.

Witness my hand this 2nd day of February, 2017, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in The Villager First Publication: February 9, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Legal # 7246 ____________________________

ARAPAHOE COUNTY BRIDGE and GUARDRAIL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT ITB-17-24, RB16-500 ARAPAHOE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there is on file with the Arapahoe County Department of Public Works and Development, Transportation Division, the specifications for Arapahoe County BID NO. ITB-17-24, Arapahoe County Project RB16-500, Bridge and Guardrail Improvements, Structure Numbers ARA 42-36.4 and ARAM 60.2.

Sealed bids will be received at the office of the Arapahoe County Purchasing Division, Attn: Keith Ashby, CPPO Purchasing Manager, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80166, 4th floor, until 2:00 P.M. (our clock) local time on the 16th day of March 2017, for furnishing all labor, tools, materials, and equipment required to construct said public improvement per the plans and specifications.

All bids must clearly reference ITB17-24 on the submittal envelope.

Such bids as are received will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Finance Conference Room on the 4th floor of the County Administration Building, 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO 80166, at 2:05 P.M. local time on the above stated day.

These Project plans and specifications are available to all interested Contractors through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website only located at http://www.bidnetdirect.com/ colorado. The Project Plans and Specifications will be available on February 16, 2017.

Electronic versions of the Plans obtained by any other means than as described above may not be complete or accurate, and it is the Bidder’s responsibility to obtain a complete set of the Project Plans and Specifications. The Project Plans and Specifications will be available for public examination only at the Arapahoe County Department of Public Works – Transportation Division located at 6924 S. Lima St. Centennial, CO 80112.

The Work generally consists of the installation of guardrail approaches and bridge rail at two locations in unincorporated Eastern Arapahoe County Each bid shall be made on the Form of Bid provided in the Contract Documents, and no Bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of sixty (60) days from the date set for opening of bids. Each Bid must be accompanied, in a sealed envelope separate from the one containing the Bid, by a bid bond on an approved form in the amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the Bid price, made payable to Arapahoe County, Colorado which shall be considered as liquidated damages and shall be forfeited to the County if said Bid is accepted and the Bidder fails to execute the Contract within 10 calendar days after the acceptance of the Contractor’s Bid by the County.

Note that the Contractor shall submit one (1) complete bid package and an additional copy of the Form of Bid and any Addendum Acknowledgement Forms.

The Work herein provided for shall be done under written Contract with the Contractor submitting the Bid, which is deemed to be in the best interest of the County. Upon review of Bid prices, the County may be required to add or delete portions of Work from this Project.

The successful Bidder will be required to furnish, as part of the Contract Documents, an insurance certificate in the amount specified in the Standard Special Provisions, a Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of its Contract Amount, said bonds to be issued by a responsible corporate surety approved by the County and shall guarantee the faithful performance of the Contract and the terms and conditions therein contained and shall guarantee the prompt payment of all materials and labor, and protect and save harmless the County from claims and damages of any kind caused by the operations of the Contractor.

The County will hold a pre-bid conference for all interested parties at 10:00 AM on the 27th day of February, 2017. The conference will be held at the Arapahoe County Department of Public Works and Development offices, located at 6924 S. Lima St., Centennial, CO 80112.

The pre-bid conference will be the last time before the Bid opening that the County will answer questions or provide clarifications/interpretations of the Contract Documents. Attendance by prospective Bidders is strongly advised, but not mandatory as this will be the last time that questions related to the Project may be asked prior to Bid opening. The County will post copies of the Pre-bid Meeting Minutes as an Addendum on the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website and the County is not responsible for ensuring receipt of the Pre-bid meeting minutes from the website or providing information discussed or clarifications of discussion at the pre-bid conference to those who did not attend.

Arapahoe County reserves the right to reject any and all or part of any and all Bids, to waive any informalities or irregularities therein, and to accept the Bid that is in the best interest of the County.

ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO By: Matt Crane Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager First Publication: February 16, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Legal # 7236 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, Colorado shall make final settlement with GH Phipps Construction Company for its work completed for Arapahoe County on the project identified as Centrepoint Plaza 3rd Floor Reception and Office Remodel.

The work generally consisted of GH Phipps Construction Company.

Final Settlement will be made on March 6, 2017.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by GH Phipps Construction Company or any of its subcontractors, or that has supplied rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used

by GH Phipps Construction Company) or any of its subcontractors in or about the performance of the work done for the above-described project whose claim therefore has not been paid by GH Phipps Construction Company or any of its subcontractors may file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid with the Arapahoe County Attorney’s Office (on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners) at 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, CO 80166, at any time up to and including March 3, 2017.

This Notice is published in accordance with Section 38-26-107 of C.R.S., and all claims, if any, shall be filed in accordance with this statutory section. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement and/or claim prior to the aforementioned date for filing claims shall release Arapahoe County, its officers, agents and employees from any or all liability, claims, and suits for payment due from GH Phipps Construction Company.

Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager First Publication: February 16, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Legal # 7261 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT To whom it may concern: This notice is given with regard to items in the custody of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office that have been released for public auction.

The Sheriff’s Office will release numerous items including but not limited to, bicycles, jewelry, audio/ visual equipment, automotive parts, tools, sports equipment (such as camping, rafting, skiing gear, etc.), household goods and other items of personal property to a private auction company identified as Propertyroom.com. These items will be released for on-line bidding starting February 28th, 2017. The auction on Propertyroom.com is open to the public.

If any citizen believes they have property in the possession of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office that can be identified, and for which they can show proof of ownership associated with a written report that has been filed with the Sheriff’s Office prior to this announcement, can contact the evidence section of the Sheriff’s Office.

Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: February 23, 2017 Legal # 7264 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT 2016 Concrete Pavement Repair Project No. RB16-201

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, Colorado shall make final settlement with KECI Colorado, Inc. for its work completed for Arapahoe County.

The work performed under this contract generally consists of full depth concrete pavement repairs, partial depth concrete pavement repairs, removal and replacement of cross pans, sidewalk and curb/gutter, and crack repairs within unincorporated Arapahoe County.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed or any of its subcontractors or that has supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used by KECI Colorado, Inc. or any of its subcontractors in or about the performance of the work done within unincorporated Arapahoe County, whose claim has not been paid by KECI Colorado Inc. or any of its subcontractors may file a claim with the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO 80120, at any time up to and including March 27, 2017.

This Notice is published in accordance with §38-26-107, C.R.S., and all claims, if any, shall be filed in accordance with this statutory section.

Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement and/ or claim prior to the aforementioned date for filing claims shall release Arapahoe County, its officers, agents and employees from any or all liability, claims, and suits for payment to KECI Colorado, Inc. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager First Publication: February 23, 2017 Last Publication: March 2, 2017 Legal # 7265 ____________________________

CHANGE OF NAME Case No: 17C100109 The Court having read and considered the Petition for Change of Name of Adult finds: That the statements made in the Petition satisfy the statutory requirements.

That the desired change of name is proper and not detrimental to the interests of any other person.

That the Petitioner has submitted the documentation required in §1315-101 (b), C.R.S. from the fingerprint-based criminal history record check or has provided appropriate certified copies of any dispositions that would constitute a felony conviction in this state or any other state or under federal law.

The Court orders the following publication for a change of name: Name of Cyntha Susan Sherick Major is requested to be changed to Chaya Pesha Cynthia Susan Sheride Major Date: February 7, 2017 /s/ MBL Published in The Villager First Publication: February 16, 2017 Last Publication: March 2, 2017 Legal # 7260 ____________________________ DISTRICT COURT ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac St. Centennial, CO 80112 (303) 649-6355 Case Number: 16CV32038 Division: 402 PLAINTIFF: ARAPAHOE ROOFING & SHEET METAL, INC. DEFENDANTS: PHILLIP A. GRAY AND ANDREA GRAY; and COOK ISLANDS TRUST LIMITED, AS TRUSTEE OF PAG FAMILY TRUST SETTLEMENT OF TRUST DATED JULY 19, 1993.

Attorneys for Plaintiff Arapahoe Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. Craig N. Blockwick #7638 BLOCKWICK EISENSTEIN KRAHENBUHL, LLC 2672 North Park Drive, Suite 200 Lafayette, CO 80026 Direct Phone: (720) 636-7402 Email: cnb@bek-law.com DISTRICT COURT CIVIL SUMMONS (PUBLICATION) To the above named Defendant: PHILLIP A. GRAY You are hereby summoned and required to file with the Clerk of this Court an answer or other response to the Complaint for Money Due and Foreclosure of Mechanic’s Lien (“Complaint”), including District Court Civil Cover Sheet, Delay Reduction Order and Order Regarding Plan For Settlement filed in the above case. For service by publication, the Complaint is not attached. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you within the State of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within twenty-one (21) days after such service upon you. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you outside of the State of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within thirty-five (35) days after such service upon you.

Your answer or counterclaim must be accompanied with the applicable filing fee.

If you fail to file your answer or other

response to the Complaint in writing within the applicable time period, the Court may enter judgment against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice.

Dated: February 15, 2017.

BLOCKWICK EISENSTEIN KRAHENBUHL, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff Arapahoe Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. By: Craig Blockwick, Esq. 7638 Published in The Villager First Publication: February 23, 2017 Last Publication: March 23, 2017 Legal # 7266 ____________________________ DISTRICT COURT ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac St. Centennial, CO 80112 (303) 649-6355 Case Number: 16CV32038 Division: 402 PLAINTIFF: ARAPAHOE ROOFING & SHEET METAL, INC. DEFENDANTS: PHILLIP A. GRAY AND ANDREA GRAY; and COOK ISLANDS TRUST LIMITED, AS TRUSTEE OF PAG FAMILY TRUST SETTLEMENT OF TRUST DATED JULY 19, 1993.

Attorneys for Plaintiff Arapahoe Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. Craig N. Blockwick #7638 BLOCKWICK EISENSTEIN KRAHENBUHL, LLC 2672 North Park Drive, Suite 200 Lafayette, CO 80026 Direct Phone: (720) 636-7402 Email: cnb@bek-law.com DISTRICT COURT CIVIL SUMMONS (PUBLICATION) To the above named Defendant: ANDREA GRAY You are hereby summoned and required to file with the Clerk of this Court an answer or other response to the Complaint for Money Due and Foreclosure of Mechanic’s Lien (“Complaint”), including District Court Civil Cover Sheet, Delay Reduction Order and Order Regarding Plan For Settlement filed in the above case. For service by publication, the Complaint is not attached. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you within the State of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within twenty-one (21) days after such service upon you. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you outside of the State of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within thirty-five (35) days after such service upon you. Your answer or counterclaim must be accompanied with the applicable filing fee.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within the applicable time period, the Court may enter judgment against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice.

Dated: February 15, 2017.

BLOCKWICK EISENSTEIN KRAHENBUHL, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff Arapahoe Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. By: Craig Blockwick, Esq. 7638 Published in The Villager First Publication: February 23, 2017 Last Publication: March 23, 2017 Legal # 7267 ____________________________ DISTRICT COURT ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac St. Centennial, CO 80112 (303) 649-6355 Case Number: 16CV32038 Division: 402 PLAINTIFF: ARAPAHOE ROOFING & SHEET METAL, INC. DEFENDANTS: PHILLIP A. GRAY AND ANDREA GRAY; and COOK ISLANDS TRUST LIMITED, AS TRUSTEE OF PAG FAMILY TRUST SETTLEMENT OF TRUST DATED JULY 19, 1993.

Attorneys for Plaintiff Arapahoe Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. Craig N. Blockwick #7638 BLOCKWICK EISENSTEIN KRAHENBUHL, LLC 2672 North Park Drive, Suite 200 Lafayette, CO 80026 Direct Phone: (720) 636-7402 Email: cnb@bek-law.com DISTRICT COURT CIVIL SUMMONS (PUBLICATION) To the above named Defendant: COOK ISLANDS TRUST LIMITED, AS TRUSTEE OF PAG FAMILY TRUST SETTLEMENT OF TRUST DATED JULY 19, 1993 You are hereby summoned and required to file with the Clerk of this Court an answer or other response to the Complaint for Money Due and Foreclosure of Mechanic’s Lien (“Complaint”), including District Court Civil Cover Sheet, Delay Reduction Order and Order Regarding Plan For Settlement filed in the above case. For service by publication, the Complaint is not at-

tached. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you within the State of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within twenty-one (21) days after such service upon you. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you outside of the State of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within thirty-five (35) days after such service upon you.

Your answer or counterclaim must be accompanied with the applicable filing fee.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within the applicable time period, the Court may enter judgment against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice.

Dated: February 15, 2017.

BLOCKWICK EISENSTEIN KRAHENBUHL, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff Arapahoe Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. By: Craig Blockwick, Esq. 7638 Published in The Villager First Publication: February 23, 2017 Last Publication: March 23, 2017 Legal # 7268 ____________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Foxfield The Town of Foxfield at the Regular Board Meeting on February 16, 2017 passed the following ordinances: Ordinance 2017-01 entitled “A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 16 OF THE FOXFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING ACCESSORY STRUCTURES IN THE RURAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE DISTRICT” Ordinance 2017-02 entitled “ A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 16 OF THE FOXFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING SECTION 16-5-50 SPECIAL REVIEW USE” To request a copy of the above ordinances in their entirety, please contact: Randi Gallivan, Town Clerk PO Box 461450, Foxfield, CO 80046 clerk@townoffoxfield.com (303) 680-1544 Published in The Villager Published: February 23, 2017 Legal # 7269 ____________________________

/s/ Suzanne Moore Director of Parks, Trails & Recreation Published in The Villager First Publication: February 16, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Legal # 7262 ____________________________

SPECIAL DISTRICTS NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT NOTICE is hereby given that Goodman Metropolitan District of the City of Aurora, Colorado (the “District”), will make final payment at 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 2000, Centennial, Colorado, on March 6, 2017, at the hour of 8:00 A.M. to Goodland Construction, Inc., located at 760 Nile Street, Golden, Colorado, 80401, for all work done by said Contractor in construction or work on the Creekside Park, performed within Goodman Metropolitan District, Aurora, Colorado.

Any person, copartnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractors or their subcontractors, in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefor has not been paid by the contractors or their subcontractors, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim, to Goodman Metropolitan District on or before the date and time hereinabove shown for final payment. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release Goodman Metropolitan District, its directors, officers, agents, and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS GOODMAN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys for the District Published in The Villager First Publication: February 16, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Legal # 7252 ____________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS REQUEST FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado (the “City”) will receive sealed bids at the Greenwood Village Maintenance Facility, 10001 East Costilla Avenue, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80112-3730, until 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 9, 2017.

The scope of the project includes the planting of 70 trees, throughout Greenwood Village, Colorado.

The Request for Bids for 2017 Tree Planting is available electronically via Rocky Mountain EPurchasing and may be accessed on the Greenwood Village website (www.greenwoodvillage.com) under Bids & Proposals.

The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to make final determination in the event of duplications. Any bid received as a result of this request is prepared at the Contractor’s expense and becomes City property and therefore, public record.

No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for opening thereof.

Preference is hereby given to materials, supplies, and provisions produced, manufactured, or grown in Colorado, quality being equal to articles offered by competitors outside of the State. Colorado labor shall be employed to perform the work for which Bids are requested herein to the extent of not less than eighty percent (80%) of each type or class of labor in the several classifications of skilled and common labor employed on such work, pursuant to C.R.S. § 8-17-101.

The City requires a certified or cashier’s check, or a corporate surety bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid amount before the City can accept or consider any bid. The bid and the deposit shall be submitted in a securely sealed envelope and endorsed on the outside with a brief statement as to the nature of the item or work for which the bid is provided. Upon the award of contract, such bond shall be returned to the unsuccessful contractor(s). In the case of the successful contractor, the bond will be returned upon execution of contract.

Any questions regarding the project should be directed to Kurt Nielsen at (303) 708-6156 or email at knielson@greenwoodvillage.com.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of ELIZABETH ANNE BODDE, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30037 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 23, 2017, or the claims may be forever barred.

Katherine E. Nelson c/o Richard O. Schroeder 9249 S. Broadway #200-209 Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 Published in The Villager First Publication: February 23, 2017 Last Publication: March 9, 2017 Legal # 7263 ____________________________

MISCELLANEOUS Public Notice

Public notice is hereby given that Four Corners Community Bank (500 West Main Street, Suite 101, Farmington, New Mexico 87401) has made application to acquire the deposit accounts of the Cortez banking center of Community Banks of Colorado, a division of NBH Bank (1438 East Main Street, Cortez, Colorado 81321).

Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his or her comments in writing with the regional director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at its regional office located at 1601 Bryan Street, Dallas, Texas 75201 not later than 30 days after the date of this publication. The non-confidential portions of the application are on file at the appropriate FDIC office and are available for public inspection during regular business hours.

Photocopies of the non-confidential portion of the application file will be made available upon request.

Published in The Villager First Publication: February 9, 2017 Second Publication: February 23, 2017 Third Publication: March 9, 2017 Legal # 7250 ____________________________

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The brain is a complex or- patients do not recall having a study showed associations gan responsible for controlling stroke and never felt any symp- between silent stroke and vimany different bodily func- toms. Silent strokes should not sual field deficits, weakness tions. When working at optimal be mistaken for mini-strokes. in walking on heels, history of capacity, the brain is a wonder Mini-stroke is a brief but dis- memory loss, migraines, and to behold. When illness or trau- crete and memorable event, lower scores in cognitive funcma affects the brain, various with symptoms appearing for a tion tests. parts of the body may not work few minutes or a few hours.

The “silent” part of a silent as they should.

According to a study on si- stroke also refers to the areas One of the more devastating lent stroke titled “Functional of the brain that the stroke afthings that can affect the brain and Cognitive Consequences fects. Experts at Harvard Mediis stroke. Stroke describes of Silent Stroke Discovered cal School explain that, during a sudden a silent stroke, stoppage of an interrupblood from tion in blood reaching the flow destroys brain. Harareas of cells in a part of vard Medical the brain that School states is “silent,” that if a large meaning that number of it doesn’t conbrain cells trol any viare starved tal functions. of blood supResearchers ply, they can die.

With say that, over their demise, time, the dama person’s age from simemory and lent strokes ability to can accumuspeak and late, leading move can to more and be compromore problems with mised. memory. ColW h i l e lectively, simany strokes Silent stroke may not exhibit any symptoms, making it more lent strokes come on sud- difficult to detect. become silent denly, certain no longer. factors may There are certain ways to indicate a person is at risk. Using Brain Magnetic ResoSuch factors may include prior nance Imaging in an Elderly reduce the risk of any type of heart attacks, genetics, high Population” and published in stroke. These include: • managing high blood presblood pressure, smoking, or a the Journal of American Geprior stroke. However, in a par- riatrics Society, silent strokes sure and high cholesterol levels • quitting smoking ticular type of stroke — a “si- are quite common and can have • reducing the risk of dialent stroke” — symptoms are serious consequences.

Researchers have found that betes and effectively treat the far more subtle and difficult to silent stroke is associated with condition if it is present spot.

• losing weight to prevent Silent cerebral infarction, impairments in tests of cognioften referred to as “SCI” or tive function rather than move- obesity performance • exercising and avoid a sed“silent stroke,” is a brain in- ment-oriented jury likely caused by a blood tests like rising from a chair. entary lifestyle • taking a low-dose aspirin clot interrupting blood flow Almost 50 percent of studied to the brain, offers the Ameri- silent strokes affected frontal or a drug that prevents blood can Stroke Association. Silent circuit components of the brain, clots.

Silent strokes largely go strokes increase risk for other such as the frontal cortex, basal unrecognized but can lead to strokes and can be a sign of ganglia and thalamus.

Lesions in these brain struc- significant brain injury. Getprogressive brain damage. A silent stroke is typically only no- tures compromised executive ting the facts can help men and ticed as a side component of an functions and were related to women reduce their risk for siMRI of the brain. Many times, vascular dementia. Another lent stroke.

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Happy First Smoke-Free Anniversary, Littleton!

It’s Good For Health, It’s Good For Business!

Congratulations on one year with an outdoor smoke-free downtown zone, including electronic smoking devices downtown and citywide.

For more information about Littleton’s Smoke-Free Main Street area see City Code Section 6-10-2 (A)

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