Volume 32 • Number 01 • November 28, 2013
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Centennial Mayor Cathy Noon shares a moment with one of her younger constituents, Cassandra Alderson, daughter of Angela Alderson, choir director at Peakview Elementary School. Centennial brought in the holiday season on Nov. 23 at its second annual tree-lighting festivities in Center Park with performances by school choral groups, holiday treats and a visit from Santa Claus. Photo by Peter Jones
SHARE Basket Project makes Thanksgiving brighter Hundreds of volunteers from the Cherry Creek School District and the Cherry Creek Schools community donated and packed thousands of pounds of food to make this Thanksgiving just a little nicer for people in need. More than 200 families received laundry baskets filled with food and non-food items and a $15 King Soopers gift certificate, as part of the 2013 SHARE Basket Project. The project began in 1988 at Smoky Hill High School. Since then, SHARE has provided food to nearly 6,000 needy families for Thanksgiving and beyond. Volunteer Karen Hemmes got involved 21 years ago when her three daughters attended Smoky Hill High School. “After they graduated I couldn’t stop because it kicks off the holidays for me,” said Hemmes, as she loaded up several baskets during the packing session on Nov. 22 in the Student Continued on page 2
Cherry Creek Schools Board of Education member Karen Fisher and Superintendent Harry Bull help fill baskets as part of the SHARE Basket Project, which started at Smoky Hill High School in 1988. Photo courtesy of CCSD
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Achievement Resource Center of the Cherry Creek School District. Employees from companies, including Southwest Airlines and Kaiser Permanente, helped fill and deliver the baskets.
“I like to feel like I’m helping someone,” said Kaiser employee Dina Martinez. “I enjoy the interaction with others.” The SHARE baskets were distributed through SafeHouse Battered Women’s Shelter, Developmental Pathways, the
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Dina Martinez, left, is one of several Kaiser Permanente employees who volunteered their time to help fill baskets with food and other items for needy families as part of the SHARE Basket Project. Volunteer Karen Hemmes fills several baskets, something she’s been doing for 21 years.
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State Sen. Linda Newell, right, walks the red carpet at the Denver Film Festival on Nov. 15. The Littleton Democrat was honored for sponsoring legislation to help attract movie production to Colorado. From left, Newell’s daughter Kate and Jared Petsche, a board member for the Colorado Film and Video Association.
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By Peter Jones The Denver Film Society has bestowed state Sen. Linda Newell, D-Littleton, with a Hall of Fame award on behalf of the Colorado Office of Film, Television and Media. Newell, a former actress, has long been an advocate for the arts, especially movie production in Colorado. In early 2012, she sponsored legislation to attract film
production to the state. Supporters say the rebate and loan program has generated $4.2 million in tax revenue and has helped create 783 full-time rural and urban jobs since July 2012. “I am grateful to receive the Hall of Fame award tonight,” Newell said when she received the recognition Nov. 15 during the Starz Denver Film Festival. “I’m proud of being a part of the return of film production jobs in Colorado. I am most grateful for the people who are inspiring us as a society to think more critically, feel more compassionately, and
perhaps live with a bit more humanity and laughter.” More than 400 movies have been filmed in Colorado, including feature films like Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Catch and Release, True Grit, City Slickers, and most recently, Fast and Furious 7. Along with Newell, director John Wells was honored with a Hall of Fame award. Wells’s new film August: Osage County had its Colorado premiere at the festival. The inaugural inductee of the award last year was Colorado photographer John Fielder.
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Broncos CEO Pat Bowlen, center, poses with team and county and construction officials. By Tom Barry off the color renderings of the new n Nov. 19, reporters indoor facilities. “Sure enough, Peyton notices gathered at the Denver Broncos media room for everything,” he said, “‘When’s that a special announcement. going to be ready?’” Ellis admitted that the new facilOn the previous day, the Broncos had sent out a press release with col- ity has been in the planning stages orful renderings, formally announc- for seven to 10 years. After the press conference, reing that the NFL team was gong to break ground on a new world-class porters traipsed out to the formal state-of-the-art indoor training facil- groundbreaking at the former dirt parking lot just west of the practice ity. In August, The Villager had bro- field. Bowlen posed briefly for sevken the story about the impending eral photos with county and construction officials, including Arapafacility and its cost. At last week’s press conference, hoe County Commissioners Nancy Joe Ellis, Denver Broncos president, Doty and Nancy Sharpe. The media then walked back over came to the podium with the team’s Joe Ellis, Broncos president, logo in the backdrop behind the a block to the lobby of the Broncos formally announces a new $30 Pat Bowlen, Broncos owner and CEO, poses at the headquarters to meet with Elway, small stage. groundbreaking of a new training facility. “Mr. [Pat] Bowlen has shown an the team’s executive vice president. million training facility. unwavering commitment to provide After a short wait, the former No. 7 this organization, his organization, entered the lobby with a sizable enwith the resources to have sustained tourage and a security person. “Well, the thing is, when I was success,” he said. “… It’s imperative, we think, to have a field house playing we had the bubble,” the in the National Football League, an former Super Bowl team’s winning quarterback said. “It was only indoor facility.” The team had been traveling a 55 yards long, so it wasn’t quite the short distance to the South Suburban facility that we’re going to have. Parks and Recreation sports bubble, … This is going to be a much nicer just minutes from the team’s head- facility. It’s nice to be able to have quarters. The Broncos had also uti- the bubble open and we can go over lized an inflated bubble at the team’s there. It’s not ideal for us when the Dove Valley facility until it met its weather got so bad outside that we would go inside, but it has to be pretdemise during a 2003 windstorm. When asked about the cost of the ty bad outside to be able to go inside. new facilities, Ellis said, “I wouldn’t So I wouldn’t say it really hampered go into that in detail. I think it was us, it was more an inconvenience reported somewhere [The Villager] and just not what we wanted.” Several local firms will be init was in the $30 million area, and that’s fair to say. I won’t get into any volved in the project, including Saunders Construction, Wells Partactual details.” The Broncos will construct the nership, Intergroup Architects and 115,000 square-foot facility on va- Sink, Combs, Dethlefs, a nation- Broncos owner Pat Bowlen shovels dirt at the official groundbreaking of the team’s new indoor cant land immediately west of the ally recognized sports architectural training facility. INSET: John Elway addresses the media during a press conference announcing the new indoor training facility. Photos by Tom Barry current practice field, adjacent the firm. Arapahoe County jail. It will be slightly larger than an NFL-regulation field. The center point will top out at 70 feet high. The team hopes to utilize the new facility next fall. Construction is already in progress. The Denver team is one of nine teams in the NFL that does not have an indoor facility. Ellis said the Broncos are also only one of two cold-climate teams without an indoor practice facility. As part of the project, the team will also construct an 85,000 squarefoot field house and a 30,000 squarefoot support structure, enhancing the fan experience in 2015 with a larger public-viewing area, expanded ADA-compliant seating, additional Dr. Julie Prutsman parking and improved restroom faAu.D., FAAA cilities. The Paul D. Bowlen Memorial Specializing in Broncos Center will also be upgraded. That project is expected to begin Tinnitus “Ringing in the Ears” at the end of the season. and “You can sometimes have betHearing Devices ter practices in better conditions,” Ellis said. “We’ll see if that’s the case here. Coach [John] Fox likes to practice outdoors.” 9330 S. UNIVERSITY BLVD., SUITE 240, HIGHLANDS RANCH Ellis jokingly said that when AND 15450 E. ORCHARD RD., CENTENNIAL Peyton Manning was shopping for a new team in 2012, that he showed
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Former Littleton Hospital patient Roger Dean, left, thanks Dr. Mark Elliott after his case review last week. In November 2012, Dean’s pickup was hit by a drunk driver, sending the patient to intensive care with a concussion, a crushed chest, a protruding eye and more injuries.
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The healing of a ‘new and improved’ man Crash victim returns to thank doctors, nurses and paramedics By Peter Jones “This sucks.” It may have been the understatement of the year when Roger Dean uttered those words somewhere between a near-fatal traffic crash and the series of emergency surgeries that eventually saved his life. Although Dean does not recall making the gruff, but reasoned observation, it did not particularly surprise the patient when doctors later told him about it. “I guess I was trying to be funny, even then,” he said. One year after the 50-something software developer suffered the injuries that resulted in the loss of his right eye, Dean is on to better things. For one, he has lost significant weight since first-responders struggled to extract the then-450-pound man from his small pickup. “I don’t know that I can apologize for the fact that I weighed 450 pounds, but I don’t weigh 450 pounds anymore. That was the silver lining for me,” he said. “A lot of it was the fact that my jaw was wired for nine weeks and they worked me like a dog in rehab. … I’m still losing [weight] and I’m never going back.” At a recent review of Dean’s ordeal – from the 911 call to the surgeries and rehabilitation at Littleton Adventist Hospital – Dean had the opportunity to thank the medical professionals who saved and changed his life. “He said his biggest change from this event was an increased sense of humor,” said Dr. Kelly Greene, who treated Dean in the intensivecare unit. “But I’m not sure his wife would agree.” “He’s a new man – new and improved,” JoDee Dean said.
Close call
On Nov. 29, 2012 – one year ago this week – Roger Dean was stopped at a red light and was about to make the turn to pick up his granddaughter at school near Parker.
Dr. Mark Elliott describes the facial injuries suffered by patient Roger Dean last year. Dean was treated at Littleton Hospital’s Level II trauma unit Photos by Peter Jones As Dean was mulling whether to park and go into the building or just wait outside, a sudden crash hit the truck and everything changed. A drunk driver in an outsized monster truck had rolled on top of Dean’s small pickup, smashing Dean’s vehicle into the two cars that were waiting in front of him. Dean was trapped against a side window and was critically injured. Luckily, an off-duty lieutenant with South Metro Fire Rescue happened to be a few cars ahead. He was able to call in the right equipment immediately, saving precious time. But that is not to say first-responders would have an easy time getting Dean out of his truck. When rescue workers arrived, things did not look good. “We thought it was Roger’s brain matter pushed against the window,” said Dusty Stevens, a Franktown paramedic. “So we punched the window out of the back and stuck our hands back there to kind of hold his head together.” As it turned out, things were not that bad – but they were bad enough. After removing the truck doors, first-responders tried to get Dean onto a gurney. The patient was having trouble breathing and rescuers were worried about the position of his neck. “In a normal-sized person, it would be somewhat easy,” Stevens said. “We had a pretty difficult time just getting the backboard out from underneath him.” Dean suffered a crushing injury
to his chest, a concussion and an obstructed airway. His right eye had severely protruded from its socket. The patient was quickly transported to Littleton Hospital’s Level II trauma center, where Drs. Mark Elliott and Donald Connor were put to work. Dean spent 40 days in the intensive-care unit.
A second birthday
Dean was unsure about returning to Littleton Hospital on Nov. 20 for his case review. Such recaps can be graphic in detail. “Frankly, I was pretty nervous about coming because of the emotional part of it,” he said to his doctors. “… I have a much greater appreciation for what you guys do and how well you do it. I don’t know how to say ‘thank you’ enough.” As for his lost eye, Dean praised the medical team for including him in discussions, regardless of how hazy and delusional he was at the time. “Everybody knew it was going away, except me,” he said. “The fact that I felt like I made the decision to have my eye removed was a big deal.” Although Dean – who says he has forgiven the drunk driver – has no memory of the crash, its longterm effects are unforgettable. “I’ll always consider Nov. 29 my second birthday,” he said.
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Holiday shopping is here Retailers believe that a change in the weather is good for business. The recent snowfalls make people think of the holidays and yuletide shopping. Sweaters, coats, boots, snow tires, skis and snowboards enter shopping minds. This is Colorado and Denver is the gateway to some of the best ski slopes in the world. American Express developed a “Shop Small Business Day” for Saturday, Nov. 30, and that is set aside to remember the small business firms in your neighborhoods. It is becoming harder to exist against the huge number of national brand stores. Living in a small town for years, all of the business folks were close
friends and neighbors. Life in the city is a little different where we might get to know the friendly lady at the checkout stand; chances are we won’t meet the chain store manager. He, or she, is up in the office making sure the store operates according to corporate standards and filling out all of the daily tracking and performance reports. Please don’t use the catalogs from Dallas, New York and Chicago. You can find the same merchandise at one of our great malls. Catalogs just send your money to another city and state. Amendment 66 would have raised money for schools; most of the money generated from sales tax winds its way through our system as tax dollars that go to fund our schools and city governments. Shopping on the Internet is here to stay, but this also sends business to far off places. This is especially convenient for those without transportation and homebound folks. But, for the rest of us, shop the local stores, small and large. I like to give presents that can be used, such as movie tickets, car washes, restaurant gift certificates or maybe some computer gadgets. I struggle with buying clothes for family; it is so hard to find the right size and fit that may lead to the exchange game after Christmas. Maybe a gift
certificate is the best way to go. One can never go wrong with jewelry and that is a present meant for a lifetime of wear and remembering the loved one who presented you with the precious pearls, watches and diamonds. Money gifts are nice but show a little less thought about the person who gets the dough. Maybe they need a new pair of shoes, some tires for the car or maybe a tank of gasoline. I haven’t seen any gasoline gift cards but can’t imagine Conoco missing a beat on any retail opportunities. I’ve found that a Starbucks card is a great gift; people really enjoy having that card in the purse or wallet all year to enjoy some great Starbucks coffee or whatever brand may be in your neighborhood or work area. We give our grandson a Honey Baked Ham to take back to Colorado Mesa University; he just loves those hams. My grandmother lived in Buena Vista and came from a long line of Leadville silver miners in the 1800s. She was a great cook and the oldest daughter of 16 children, who were all born in Leadville. In those days with that many children, the family had a large garden and used a pressure cooker and Mason jars to bottle up food for the year. She would mail us
a great Christmas package that would come in the mail prior to the holidays filled with homemade jams, cookies, bread and presents for her two grandsons. It was very cold over in the Craig area where we lived so grandmother must have believed that my brother and I needed pajamas. Every year I received a new pair of pajamas from this loving grandmother. I wasn’t very impressed, but they did keep me warm year after year. Finally, one year the package arrived via the great rural mail lady Stella Craig in her Roadmaster Buick bucking the muddy road to deliver the mail and holiday package from grandmother. Lo and behold, it didn’t contain pajamas, but a fabulous leather military jacket with some emblems on the sleeves. I loved it, but unfortunately one of the strawberry jam jars broke and left some gooey stains on the front of the little jacket. However, that didn’t matter much to me, I just loved that coat, jam and all, it was much better than the pajamas. These holidays really are best for the children; we were all young once upon a time and enjoyed the annual visits from Santa Claus. Lastly, the true meaning of holidays is in the giving to the young and unfortunate.
Thanksgiving tradition continues – 2013 REMARKS
By Mort Marks
Sometime between Sept. 21 and Nov. 9, 1621, after a winter of terrible deprivation and many deaths from disease, the Pilgrims of Plymouth Colony celebrated their survival at an autumn harvest feast in order to give “thanks” to God. Oct. 3, 1863 – 242 years later – President Lincoln declared the last Thursday in November as a holiday of Thanksgiving and on May 20, 1941; President Roos-
evelt declared it to be an official today are crying – “shame on us complished and the principles for for this and for that.” national holiday. which we stand. Never once did they, or does This year, the Thanksgiving In our country’s history, by tradition continues an I’m re- today’s president admit to our following the concept of freedom minded of the following words country’s generosity or greatness. and hard work that our Pilgrims’ The two World Wars, the Kofrom Fiddler on the Roof, “Trafathers first demonstrated, we dition, tradition without tradition rean War, Vietnam, Iraq and now our lives would be as shaky as a Afghanistan were and are fought, have changed the world. Yes, we have changed the not to implant ourselves on forFiddler on the Roof.” world in agriculture, industry, Three hundred and ninety two eign shores, but rather to come education, medicine, law, transyears ago, when the Pilgrims set home; not to remain warlike, but aside that one special day for rather to return to war hating, not portation, and on, and on, and on. “Thanksgiving,” they started us to impose our will upon others, No country can match our on a tradition that gave our peo- but rather to allow us to govern America, our United States in its ple a sense of unity and strength ourselves as we wish. record for religious freedom, civil The propaganda spread rather than that “shaky” feeling of freedom, human rights, and the against our country is always a “Fiddler on the ByRoof.” Glory Weisberg By Kenneth W. James, CFA This day has endured through- couched in the future tense. It is importance and dignity of the inout the years because of one what we “allegedly” are going to dividual. Our country still stands overwhelming fact – in America do for which we are smeared, not in front of all others. So whether your attention this we have treasured our freedoms – what we have done. From none freedom of worship – freedom of of these terrible conflicts did we Thanksgiving period is focused speech and conscience – freedom take anything from any other peo- on the “tradition” of football or of thought – freedom of politics ple for our own enrichment. We eating, playing, or working, just – and freedom to be whatever we have sought nothing we were not stop for a moment to reflect on willing to give to others – namely may want to be. our country’s past and to look forThese 392 years of freedom peace. Thus this special day, this ward to an even greater future for were not maintained without blood, sweat and tears. The cyn- Thanksgiving day, has endured ourselves, our children, and our ics, the disbelievers, our prophets over all these years, because of great country, which can be acof doom and gloom of yesterday who we are, and what we are, and complished peacefully by voters have in the past – and once again what we as a country have ac- at our up coming elections.
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QUOTE of the WEEK QUOTE of the WEEK If a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the few who are rich. – John F. Kennedy
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Neighboring cities choose mayors Cernanec tapped in Littleton, Penn re-elected in Englewood By Peter Jones Littleton has a new mayor, and Englewood has reseated its current one. In both of the neighboring municipalities, the city councils choose their mayors from their own ranks to run council meetings and to serve as the city’s lead dignitary. In both cities, the mayor gets a two-year term, though councilmembers serve four. In Littleton, the council voted unanimously on Nov. 19 to appoint District 3 Councilman Phil Cernanec to replace District 4’s Debbie Brinkman, who is slated to remain on council through 2015. Cernanec, who was re-elected to his council seat unopposed this month, said he was similarly honored by the trust of his colleagues. “I’m not expecting any huge change in direction. I probably have a little bit different personal style,” he said. The new mayor said he plans to be a consensus builder, as the council takes on its responsibilities in the coming two years. “I see our priorities as vital and vibrant neighborhoods, vital and vibrant businesses, excellence with regard to municipal services, doing things that leverage and nurture the character of Littleton, and continuing to build on the financial sustainability of the city,” Cernanac said. Re-elected At-large Council-
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Colombian national Hector Diaz was arrested last week in Cherry Hills Village on gun charges in connection to a federal raid on metro area medical-marijuana businesses.
Colombian national arrested in Cherry Hills Village DEA exploring possible links to drug cartels
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By Peter Jones A 49-year-old Colombian national was arrested last week in a Cherry Hills Village home for illegal gun possession in connection to a federal raid on metro area medical-marijuana businesses. On Nov. 22, Hector Diaz was charged with being an alien in illegal possession of a firearm after entering the United States legally with a nonimmigrant visa. Agents with the Drug Enforcement Agency, in partnership with local law enforcement, had executed as many as 16 search warrants in the case. Those address included a dozen medicalmarijuana businesses, as part of what the DEA called an ongoing
criminal investigation. According to a complaint filed against Diaz, investigators acquired a photo of Diaz holding two semi-automatic rifles while wearing a cap with a DEA emblem. The Cherry Hills home was among several places raided by authorities in connection to VIP Wellness, a medical-marijuana dispensary. Federal authorities also seized five assault rifles, several handguns, a shotgun and thousands of rounds of ammunition. Investigators are reportedly exploring possible links to Colombian drug cartels. Under current charges, Diaz faces a maximum of 10 years in federal prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
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Southeast Corridor Economic Development center stage
Five Russian journalists joined Greenwood Village Mayor Ron Rakowsky and the City Council for the Nov. 18 meeting: Alina Olegovna Lvova of Chelyabinsk, Yulia Shevtsova of Kirov, Mayor Ron Rakowsky, Darya Yuryevna Danilova of Moscow, Pavel Yuryevich Pominov of Omsk and Dr. Denis Sergeyevich Dokuchayev of Ivanova.
Greenwood Village welcomes Russian journalists By Jan Wondra Not only is the Greenwood Village website accessible in Russian (and 70 other languages in addition to English) but Mayor Ron Rakowsky and the City Council welcomed five young Russian journalists to its Nov. 18 meeting. “Greenwood Village is pleased to host members of the media from Russia,” said Rakowsky. “We welcome the change to show you how our local municipal governments work – in a free and open manner. And to show you how we interact with our local media to allow citizens access to the process.” The six Russian visitors, including their translator, are here as guests of the U.S. Department of State through the Open World Program, one of the many programs of the Institute of International Education. They are a generation of journalists raised after the disintegration of the Soviet Union in 1991, and have found themselves in positions of authority very quickly because the generations before were from the world of state-controlled media. This generation has defined what it means to be a free press in Russia. The five journalists and their translator are from across Russia. All are first time visitors to the
United States and they came from television and radio broadcast positions, as well as newspaper and online media. They include Alina Olegovna Lvova, Deputy Editor-inChief of News for 31 Channel Company in Chelyabinsk, and Darya Yuryevna Danilova, Political News Correspondent for Russian Public Television in Moscow. Yulia Shevtsova is a News Correspondent from Kirov and Pavel Yuryevich Pominov is CEO of Omsk Press Media of Omsk. Dr. Denis Sergeyevich Dokuchayev is Managing Editor of Labirint E-Journal in Ivanova. The Open World Program has been in existence since the 1960s, and is designed to broaden the understanding of the United States among the future leaders of countries across the globe, by bringing young leaders, as selected by their own countries, here for an intensive one or two week educational program, across a variety of topic areas. Official visitors begin with Washington, D.C., briefings and, depending upon their program topic area, sometimes spend a few days there. Then they move on to one of three cities; New York City, Denver or San Francisco. Denver is a favorite because of its well-developed family-host organization, and because of our broad civic, economic and social
progress. Asked about how the City of Greenwood Village manages to operate with no debt and a significant reserve, Mayor Rakowsky said, “We have strong fiscal policies. We only spend what we have to spend. Local governments have to operate that way. Our budget is around $38 million per year, and we just paid off our public debt. Seventy percent of it goes to the salaries of our city staff and 70 percent of our revenue comes from taxes, both business and residential.” Among the topics of interest to the Russian visitors: the role of mass media in government accountability, the U.S. experience with civil initiatives, trust in public media and the relationship between journalists and government. With The Villager Publisher Bob Sweeney and Reporter Jan Wondra both in attendance, the Freedom of Information law was explained, as well as how government actions are reported; friendly, but also in a clear-eyed manner. “Sometimes we’d like to have more control,” chuckled Mayor Rakowsky. “But the fact is that we work well with the media and we understand their role informing the public of what we do here at City Hall. This is how trust is maintained.”
By Jan Wondra Mike Fitzgerald, president and CEO of the Denver South Economic Development Corporation, provided an update on economic activity at the Nov. 19 Greenwood Village City Council study session. “This Denver south area is 30 percent of the economic activity of the entire state of Colorado,” said Fitzgerald. “We’re a dynamic area, with major companies focused on moving headquarters here or expanding here. A few recent examples: Fidelity Investments, Selling Simplified and Cool Planet. These are significant developments.” The growth is not just among large companies. “We have five of the Top 50 second stage growth companies here in the Denver South area,” said Fitzgerald. “We’ve received a 20 percent bump in prospect traffic wanting to look at the Denver south area as their growth location. Why? Every single one of them says it is because of our superior work force and our transportation. The accessibility of this area because of what light rail transit has become a driver of our economic development.” Vacancy rates in the Denver south corridor area are down to 12 percent. Office leasing activity is continuing to improve, across the city and particularly in Greenwood Village. “Eighteen of the top 40 office leases for the Denver metro area are within Greenwood Village,” said Denver South EDP Vice President Lynn Myers.
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Englewood Civic Center closed Nov. 28 -29
All Englewood Civic Center offices will be closed both days for the holiday, as will the Englewood Public Library. The Englewood Recreation Center and Malley Senior Recreation Center will be closed on Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 28), but open on Nov. 29. Broken Tee Englewood Golf Course will be open both days (weather permitting).
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County certifies 2013 election results
county. The were 140,438 ballots cast in this election. There are 378,175 registered voters in the county, resulting in a total turnout of just over 37.14 percent.
Despite all of the planning by their shoulders. By Tom Barry the election staff, no one had anOnce the verifications were Since Election Day on Nov. ticipated that almost 40 percent made, the ballots were returned 5, Arapahoe County Clerk and to their marked container and of the all-mail off-year election Recorder Matt Crane has emphasized that the results would not be the board formally approved the ballots would be turned in on Old ballots to be shredded final until Nov. 22, even though election results. Mary Whitley the afternoon and early evening The warehouse the county the results for most races were the county’s chief deputy clerk of Election Day. As it happened, uses for election storage and other and recorder, then affixed the more than 79,000 ballots were known the next day. uses is a former Builders Square dropped off in person at one of 19 county’s blue and gold seal to the Last week, the Canvas Board signed documents. drop-off locations throughout the big-box superstore in Littleton. held an official meeting The high-seto review the final tocurity facility has tals. The board includes closed-circuit camCrane, Joy Hoffman, eras and card readchair of Arapahoe Couners on doors to limty Republicans, and John it access. The facilBuckley, chair of Arapaity retains archived hoe County Democrats. county documents Crane reviewed the that were moved results with everyone from their previseated at tables. Near the ous location. The end of the presentation, expansive facility Buckley asked to view is comprised of a some random samples of number of offices, ballots for verification. voting-tabulation So Crane grabbed a small computers, along handful from a container with new and old and took them to a provoting machines. cessing center across the Since the rehall in the high-security sults from the facility. 2013 election have He handed the ballots been approved, the to election workers to be John Buckley, chair of Arapahoe County Democrats, left, and Joy Hoffman of county can now re-verified as Hoffman Arapahoe County Republicans, along with county Clerk and Recorder Matt Crane shred the 2011 baland Buckley looked over sign off on the final election results.
The formally signed final election results form for Arapahoe County.
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lots that the county has been required to maintain by state law. “I would give my staff and me a ‘B’ for this election,� said Crane, referring to the preparation and post-election efforts. Crane, his staff and additional workers put in 18-hour days that week, he said Final election results can be viewed at www.arapahoegov. com, under Clerk and Recorder in the “elections� subcategory. Crane and the elections staff are already preparing for the June 2014 primary and the general election next November.
Reutzel elected to third seat in close LPS race Every vote counts in tight school board race
By Tom Barry Jack Reutzel has eked out a victory in the tight race for the third open seat on the Littleton Public Schools Board of Education. His official victory follows more clear wins by Carrie Warren-Gully and Kelly Perez. “I think the closeness of the vote suggested that there were
some viable candidates,� said Reutzel. “I don’t think that there were any polarizing issues that we were taking opposite sides on. I’m from the business community and I bring a business background and an understanding where the school district fits in the larger community.� In Arapahoe County, one of the state’s most populous counties, voters dropped off more than 30,000 ballots in person, about half of all of the county’s mail-election votes, after noon on Election Day.
As the votes continued to be tabulated, along with overseas and military ballots postmarked before Election Day, the three candidates vying for the last seat were running neck and neck. At one point, only four votes separated the three candidates. Matt Crane, Arapahoe’s clerk and recorder, said there would have been an automatic recount in the event that the margin of the vote difference were 0.5 percent, though any candidate could have requested a recount at their own expense.
Later the next week, Crane, along with his elections staff, completed tabulating all the ballots, as there were several races where a handful of votes could have changed the outcome. In the last couple of weeks, it was relatively clear which candidates would be victorious. In the final results, Nov. 22, Warren-Gully captured 13,750 votes. Perez received 13,069 and Reutzel took 12,674 of the ballots cast. Dallas Jones wound up with 12,606 votes and Robert Reichardt had 12,601 supporters.
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November 28, 2013 • THE VILLAGER • PAGE 9
Centennial ranked high for job seekers City makes list based on incomes and cost of living
Celebrating the unveiling of the new Cherry Hills Village street signs and Village signs at the corner of Old Hampden and Lafayette are Community Development Director Rob Zuccaro, Police Chief Michelle Tovrea, City Manager John Patterson, Alan Bruno, Tucker Manion and Mayor Doug Tisdale.
Creek Hills Village claims its retail corner By Jan Wondra wasn’t a huge cost, but It took more not something in the than 50 years, budget of a city with but Cherry Hills only a small business Village finally has tax base. That’s a sign at its farthest where CentrePoint northwest edge, Properties came in. the corner of Old As the owner Hampden Avenue of the shopping and Lafayette Street. center, CenterPoint Didn’t know that this Properties donated wedge of retail space $800 toward the sign is officially part of change. Cherry Hills Village? “It just made You’re not alone. sense,” said Tucker Most people don’t Manion. “We want and assume it is part to support our of Englewood. retailers. They are That all changed part of Cherry Hills at last week’s official Village and they’re dedication of the proud of that fact. So Village’s city limit are we. Until now, sign, which stands they’ve had to keep jauntily at the corner explaining that. Now of Old Hampden they can just point to and Lafayette. Those the signs.” street signs changed The retail too, from Englewood establishments of green, to the familiar the shopping center Cherry Hills Village include Caribou red. Coffee, Pino’s “There wasn’t CenterPoint Properties’ Tucker Manion and Mayor Pizzeria, Vino Vino, even our familiar, Doug Tisdale celebrate the new Cherry Hills Village O2One Studio, modest brown city sign and street sign at the corner of Lafayette Continental Cleaners wooden Cherry and South Philly Street and Old Hampden Avenue. Hills Village sign, Cheese Steak. let alone our street “Yes, Cherry Hills municipal goodwill. sign colors,” said Village is a village of homes and “You always want to have good schools and churches, but we’re Mayor Doug Tisdale. “It was as if we didn’t want to acknowledge our relationships with the cities on your very proud of our retail area and we own retail center. We knew we had borders,” said Tisdale. “Mayor wanted to claim it,” said Tisdale. Penn was understanding. That “I’ve always said, think globally, to change that.” It took a fair amount of energy left the matter of cost and exactly but buy locally, and now our over the course of a year to pull where to place the city limit sign so citizens will truly know that when together the change. Tisdale met it could be seen correctly.” they are at the shops, that they are with Englewood Mayor Randy Switching out the signs came in fact buying locally in Cherry Penn to address the matter of with a cost of around $1,100, which Hills Village.”
School bus driver arrested after drinking on shift Luna seen dumping vodka bottles after field trip
By Peter Jones A bus driver for Cherry Creek Schools has been arrested on suspicion of driving children to a field trip while under the influence of alcohol. Rodolfo Luna, 36, of Centennial, was taken to the Arapahoe County jail last week and was being held on a $1,000 bond. He was facing charges that include reckless endangerment and child abuse. Deputies were called on Nov. 20 after the school district re-
Rodolfo Luna ceived an email from a citizen who reported they had seen Luna throwing away empty vodka bottles from his bus while parked in school bus yard. Luna has just driven special-needs students
from Liberty Middle School. District officials contacted Luna by radio and told him to stay and wait for security to arrive. Luna left the area on the bus and was found near the intersection of South Buckley Road and East Peakview Avenue. Per district policy, he was taken to an area emergency room for a drug/alcohol test. He did not pass a voluntary roadside sobriety test. “While the Sheriff’s Office investigation was being conducted, Luna admitted to consuming vodka and cold medicine prior to driving the school bus,” a statement from the Arapahoe County Sheriff said.
By Peter Jones Colorado is a great state for job seekers and Centennial is part of the reason why, according to new research by a consumer website. The 12-year-old city is included on NerdWallet’s list of the best places in the state for those looking for work. Centennial came in at No. 5 on a list of the top 10 Colorado cities when graded on employment rates, cost of living and growth. Researchers noted that from 2009 to 2011, Centennial’s working-age population grew by 2.6 percent, and that the city’s households earned a median household income of more than $88,000. According to NerdWallet analyst Annie Wang, Centennial’s success can be tied to a confluence of positive factors. “People were really making a good living, but not spending too much,” she said. “It was one of the highest median households on our list, but the monthly homeowner cost is not that high, relatively speaking.” NerdWallet used data from the U.S. Census and Bureau of Labor Statistics to reach its conclusions. The study listed the
city’s top employers as Comcast, Oppenheimer & Co. and United Launch Alliance and noted the benefits of the Arapahoe/Douglas Works! workforce center, which assists job seekers in the two counties. Although Centennial took the middle spot on the list of 10 Colorado municipalities, Wang stresses that a job seeker’s choice for the most optimum city would be based on more subjective criteria. “What the numbers show is these are really great places, but depending on different people’s lifestyles, different situations and different environments people want to be in, it’s not a onesize-fits-all,” Wang said. Other cities on the list are mostly medium-sized or suburban. They include Castle Rock, Fort Collins, Loveland, Brighton, Broomfield, Parker, Thornton, Northglenn and Longmont. In general, Wang says Colorado is ahead of the curve, noting that the state’s unemployment rate is just below the national average and that Colorado is adding jobs at an annual rate of more than 2 percent. “Colorado is doing very well,” the analyst said. “Colorado has a lot of up-and-coming industries and we see a lot of people moving there right now.”
Traffic delays continue during construction activities at Belleview Avenue and University Boulevard in Cherry Hills Village. Photo by Tom Barry
CDOT construction continues at Belleview and University By Tom Barry The tales of woe continue for motorists traversing the southeast quadrant of the metro area through Cherry Hills Village. The intersection at Belleview Avenue and University Boulevard is a major access point for motorists traveling to and from the surrounding residential areas, schools and Denver Tech Center. The heavily traveled junction faced major delays well in advance of construction activities by the Colorado Department of Transportation’s reconstructing this intersection. Recently, The Villager observed significant traffic delays for motorist heading southbound on University approaching Belleview. Traffic was crawling and the wait took
approximately 15 minutes for the signalized intersection to address the volume of traffic and cross Belleview. CDOT’s contractor did have traffic flaggers to assist the large construction equipment entering and exiting the intersection. On that particular day, east and westbound traffic was only encountering minor delays. The morning and evening commutes continue to be significantly impacted adding to the additional drive time of motorists. Drivers are urged to consider taking alternate routes to avoid the intersection. The construction activity and delays are expected to last throughout the winter and into the springtime.
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Greenwood Village honors Citizens’ Police Academy graduates
By Tom Barry On Nov. 21, there was a graduation dinner for citizens who attended the recent Greenwood Village Citizens’ Police Academy. The annual affair was hosted by the city to recognize current and past graduates alike. The buffet dinner was held at the Doubletree Hotel in the Denver Tech Center, and graduates and guests were treated to an evening of appetizing entrees and side dishes while viewing a slide show presentation prepared by Crystal Dean, public information officer for the city’s police department. “This was the 20th year for the Citizens’ Police Academy, as we had alumni that went through 19 years ago at the dinner, including our Mayor Ron Rakowsky,” Dean said. Most of the graduates from this year’s academy were Village residents, along with several people who work in the Denver Tech Center. Academy participants learned the basics of the department, which range from discussions and demonstrations, including the K-9 Unit, traffic and crime prevention, along with hands-on activities, including fingerprinting and the use of lessthan-lethal weapons. The academy is free to people interested in taking the extensive course. “The ultimate in community policing is a citizens’ academy,” said Rakowsky. “It allows citizens to directly deal with the police in an academic setting. It allows the officers to have a free flow of information and get to know the people they serve. As a graduate of the citizens academy myself, I consider it one of the most valuable interactions of city government they serve.” Many of Greenwood Village’s officers interacted with the academy, including Chief John Jackson, commanders, patrol staff and school resource officers. The 26 instruc-
Greenwood Village Citizens’ Police Academy graduates along police and city officials at a dinner, left to right: Travis Applegate, Crystal Dean, Chief John Jackson, Elaine Ferwerda, Lorraine Keeth, Cindy Albi, Tim Fead, Paul Wilson, Tony Kehayas, Danette Juister, Nanette Chezum, Steve Finer, Laurenace Carretey, Elaine Boyle, Kayla Steward, Jeff Keith, Cathy Borton and Don Milbrath. Not pictured: Gloria Dawson, Juan Camacho and Ruthie Wright. Photos courtesy of Greenwood Village tors were either on duty during the evening classes or utilized flextime, saving the department an extra expense. “I get a great deal of satisfaction from seeing citizens learn about law enforcement and all of the different areas that are involved in law enforcement,” said Dean. “I love people saying, ‘I had no idea about...” Greenwood Village also offers a similar free class for teens after the school year ends. “It’s a wonderful way for the community to become involved with their police department to learn how we keep them safe and what we do, it’s not like TV,” Jackson said. Each year, the city budgets for this course that it considers essential. Each graduate was presented a plaque by the chief and Dean for completing the course. “One of our city’s strengths
depends upon active involvement of the citizens, such as those that attended and participated in our citizens’ academy,” said Jim Sanderson, Greenwood Village’s city manager and former chief of police. “It’s an opportunity for our police department to interact with the citizens, so members of the community understand what we do, how we do it and why we do it.” The Citizens’ Police Academy occurs in the fall each year and meets Thursday nights for 13 sessions in the evening from 6 – 9 p.m., and two Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Greenwood Village City Hall located at 6060 S. Quebec St. Teens and adults interested in registering for the 2014 respective police academy courses should contact Crystal Dean at 303-486-8226 or cdean@greenwoodvillage.com.
Tony Kehayas, left, a recent Citizens’ Police Academy graduate, stands with Chief John Jackson and PIO Crystal Dean from Greenwood Village.
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Wildflower Women’s Organization
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Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame
The Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame is inducting 10 women into its Hall on March 20, 2014. The Contemporary inductees include Christine Arguello, U.S. District Court Judge; Lauren Casteel, the first African American woman to head a Colorado foundation; Penny Hamilton, Ph.D., pilot, and aviation educator; Kristina Johnson, Ph.D., internationally acknowledged expert in optics and crystal display technology; Joanne Maguire, the aerospace executive who led the development of the Mars Rover; and Diana Wall, Ph.D., Professor of Biology and Director, School of Global Environmental Sustainability at Colorado State University.
Holidays
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Here is a quote from The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt: “While (Chauncey) Hewitt’s newspapers had more readers, Roosevelt’s reached more influential people.” That mirrors the saying found on the front page of each issue of The Villager. Published in 1979, the Roosevelt book is hefty, more than 900 pages. Author Edmund Morris won the Pulitzer Prize for it and for good reason as I schlepped it around for over a week unless it had been inadvertently left on the treadmill at home, a good diversion for an American history loving society editor. Oh, and if you ponder global warming, flip to page 332 for an 1856 situation in what was then still just Dakota.
Kempe board
The Kempe Center Foundation has five new board members: Art Aaron, Lauren Cannon Davis, Brad Farber, Kurtis Hooley and Leigh McMahon.
Etiquette
Do you treat your family as graciously as you treat your friends and co-workers? Do old memories of past arguments have an ongoing, revisited block to graciousness and courtesy and what about those pesky cousins and kids? So Thanksgiving was warm and wonderful and yet, stressful and here comes Christmas and winter break with more family interactions. We’re “here to help,” once again because we have your back. “Treating your family with respect and exhibiting polite behavior contributes to a peaceful environment and refuge from daily aggravations,” so says the Etiquette for Dummies section on “Extending Courtesy to Everyone in Your Life.” Easier written there than done, right? These writers haven’t met your annoying great-uncle, the bratty children your cousins are raising, or maybe not really raising as much as allowing to just get older without learning manners. Let’s pretend they are strangers. Start with table seating for the extended family dinner in your dining room. If you know one relative that doesn’t get along with another one, or there’s one you, the host, doesn’t want to be stuck sitting next to: use place setting cards and don’t let anyone switch them around before you’re all seated. Next, right after dessert, ask kids to go outside and play if you have a backyard with a fence to keep the smallfry from wandering off in pursuit of an adorable bunny. Have beach balls, Frisbees, croquet and other equipment to keep the kids out of your hair, burning off some pent up steam and potential trouble. I speak from experience as dieffenbachia growing in the planter/divider between our living room and dining room in our first home was fed to the
fireplace out in the back room by some nephews. Put your pricey and fragile artwork away to avoid hearing Lalique crashing into your piano. Secure your bedroom door so little girls can’t get too curious and start trying on your “good” jewelry. Use a safe and lock it all up. Now let’s talk about conversations and what to avoid. We all know politics and religion are no-nos but with 24/7 streaming news it’s even more imperative to control topics. One guy walks in your door with a new slogan, “Obama don’t care,” so everyone else is off and running at the mouth, complaining about the “Tea Party.” Before your luscious meringue pie becomes new wall décor, take control and ask everyone to say what they are most thankful for this season with only personal reasons allowed. Start off yourself by saying something positive like you were thankful for good health, the bountiful garden or new wrinkle cream. Show interest in a new guest by asking some general questions about where they’re from, what brought them to Colorado, what kind of work they do, their favorite hobby, etc. Next, about texting, just say no! Ask guests not to use their mobile devices while at your dinner table unless a person is on call for emergencies. And please, do not take photos with their smartphones and post them to your Facebook page without your permission. Everywhere I go these days, on and off the job (if there is such a thing in this community), I get stopped by readers who absolutely love this Etiquette column, so email me and let me know your interest area. gloryweisberg@comcast.net
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1 Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network Tackling Stigma Broncos Away Game Party, 303-779-9676 2 Jewish Family Service Reel Hope, www.jewishfamily service.org 5 Denver Art Museum Collectors’ Choice, www.denverartmuseum.org 8 Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis, www.jinglebell rundenver.org 11 Denver Zoo CEO Celebrates the Season (by invitation), 720-337-1539 21 Denver Debutante Ball, by invitation 31 White Rose Gala NYE Denver, for Women’s Global Empowerment Fund, www. whiterosegala.com
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Mark Friday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m., as Christy Wessler’s 11th Annual Christmas Sing-Along Concert opens at Hampden Hall in the Englewood City Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. For 10 years a Christmas tradition at Denver’s Swallow Hill Music Association, Wessler says moving the popular production to Hampden Hall “needed to happen.” “Swallow Hill has always been supportive but the production needed a new look. Moving to a state-of-the-art-community venue allows us to make some exciting changes that our audience will love,” Wessler said. Hampden Hall opens the concert to a broader base of followers. Tickets are available online at www.bighaired.com or by calling Judy Duran, at 720-270-5767. The cost is $15/adult, $7.50 for children 12-and-younger. Wessler is both emcee and soloist for the high-energy family Christmas show, performing
Christy Wessler many of the songs she’s written and arranged. Strum Therapy and Zelda Blue, trios in which Wessler performs, are featured on the program. Wessler and the Christymas Carolers, a group of Wessler’s vocal students, will lead the audience in a traditional carol sing-along accompanied by Pamela Weng on piano. Singer, songwriter, director, guitarist, recording artist and teacher, Wessler began performing professionally in high school.
She has been a featured performer at Colorado Rockies games and for various corporate, civic and entertainment venues in Colorado. Wessler is music director at Denver’s Unity on the Avenue Church at 17th Avenue and Dahlia Street. In the mid-80s, Wessler studied classical voice with Dr. Ron Worstell at the University of Denver, before returning to her favorite genres, folk and country music. For the past 10 years she has taught voice and performance classes at Swallow Hill, serving on the board for nine years. Wessler’s Christmas composition, One Star, received the Directors’ Award in 2010 at the Nashville International Song and Lyrics Writing Competition sponsored by the Paramount Group. The title track of her most recent CD, Angels Without Wings, is about the specialness of children with disabilities. The 175-seat Hampden Hall is billed as “the most versatile arts space in the south metro area.”
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Jewish Family Service of Colorado announced Reel Hope, the agency’s annual film benefit on Monday, Dec. 2, will feature a private screening of Torn, an 80-minute film that the New York Times calls “sensitive and profoundly human.” The movie won grand prize for best feature at the 2013 Rhode Island International Film Festival. An unexpected bond forms between two women when their sons are killed in an explosion at a local shopping mall. When the police find evidence of a bomb, one of the sons, a Muslim American, becomes the prime suspect, threatening the two mothers’ new friendship and forcing them to question how well they knew their own children. Torn is a powerful dramatic journey that invites each of us to confront our own perceptions of the world and one another. Reel Hope will be held at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House at 14th and Curtis in the Denver Performing Arts Complex. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. with heavy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, followed by an awards program and
film screening. The fundraiser will honor Norman Brownstein with the 2013 Kal Zeff Business Leader of the Year Award and Rabbi Steven and The Honorable State Senator Joyce Foster with the 2013 Jack Shapiro Community Service Award. Ed Barad, David and Allison Foster, Danny and Becky Foster, and Debbie Foster are serving as event co-chairs. Tickets for this event are $180 and sponsorship packages start at $1,500. For more information and to purchase tickets visit www.jewishfamilyservice.org/ ReelHope or contact Lisa Mehl at 720-248-4633 or lmehl@jewishfamilyservice.org.
Town Hall Arts Center receives grant from Colorado Creative Industries Littleton Town Hall Arts Center has received a matching grant of $10,000 from Colorado Creative Industries, a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade. This grant will support the nonprofit Town Hall Arts Center’s educational programming. State grants are awarded through a competitive process. This grant signifies that Town Hall Arts Center provides a highlevel of quality in its programs, community service and administrative ability.
The grant will support Town Hall Arts Center’s special programming for children, including summer performance camps, fall and spring sessions of Actors’ Playground classes, and “Arts on the Move,” a selection of participation plays and workshops designed for outreach to schools and other venues. In response to the grant announcement, state Sen. Linda Newell said, “With fewer performing-arts opportunities in the schools these days, this is fantastic news for the Littleton
area. There’s no better group to inspire and educate with the arts than school-age children. As the Creative Industries jobs continue to increase in Colorado, we need to fill the talent pipeline for those jobs, and that begins with educational programs like Actors’ Playground and Arts on the Move. We should all be grateful for the innovation of the Town Hall Arts Center in Littleton.” For more information about Littleton Town Hall Arts Center and its various programs, visit www.townhallartscenter.com.
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Brass Ring attracts 800 Children’s Diabetes Foundation supporters By Glory Weisberg he Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes drew a packed audience for its Brass Ring Luncheon. To say it was stylish is to make an understatement. Mariel, a boutique in Cherry Creek North, supplied the fashion show, showing off clothes for some of the children being treated at the Barbara Davis Center, but with a focus on ladies’ wear that’s actually wearable and available. Owner Denise Snyder saw a ballroom full of ladies already garbed in her clothes and ready to snap up the elegant gowns and season-less outfits the store is known for. Then there was a wedding gown that was applauseworthy. I was almost ready to repeat my wedding vows just so I could have it! Adrienne Ruston Fitzgibbons chaired this Brass Ring, who said later, “My closet would be empty if I didn’t shop at Mariel.” She was aided by silent auction chair Eva Schoonmaker, auction basket chair Judy McNeil, Guild President Gina Abou-Jaoude and a 10-person committee. The Jewels for Hope selection just seems to be growing by leaps and bounds, a real moneymaker, recycling donated baubles. Some of their jewelry went faster than a Maserati on the Autobahn and lines of women circled the tables. They didn’t really compete though with the extensive silent auction that really does require a facility with a large and/or second ballroom that the Marriott City Center has, and which was the site for this Brass Ring Luncheon. The luncheon and the CDF Guild involve a dependable and devoted group of women dedicated to helping the kids suffering with Type A diabetes, many forced to live with painful insulin shots, pricking their skin day in and day out, avoiding typical children’s favorite foods and forever worrying about the next diabetic emergency. For example, we met Ellie White, 11, who has Wolfram Syndrome, which is a terminal disorder that caused diabetes. Her condition
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Kentwood Real Estate reports price increases in The Villages Home prices increase 33 over last year
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entwood Real Estate, Colorado’s Premier Real Estate Company, reported home price increases in The Villages for October compared to the same period in 2012. The average sold price for homes in The Villages last month was $1,248,220 compared to $938,676 for October 2012, an increase of 33 percent. A total of 26 sales were recorded for The Villages in October compared to 33 last year, with total closed sales volume for the month at $32,453,720, a 4.8 percent increase over October 2012. The highest sold price for The Villages in October was $2,900,000. Average price paid per square foot was $310, and the average number of days on the market was just 78 compared to 94 in October 2012.
Kentwood Real Estate is among the market leaders in The Villages and other exclusive neighborhoods in metro Denver’s southern corridor. Although the company is widely known for its expertise in marketing luxury properties, Kentwood Real Estate markets homes in all price ranges throughout the metro Denver area. Through October, buyers purchased $366,426,726 in singlefamily million dollar-plus properties in The Villages this year comprised of 292 transactions compared to $321,891,747 in sales and 274 transactions in 2012. This represents an increase of 13.8 percent in volume and an increase of 6.6 percent in transactions, respectively. Year-to-date in 2013, the highest sold property was $7 million. For more information, contact a Kentwood Real Estate professional by visiting online at www.Denver RealEstate.com.
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p.m. and at Family Sports Center on Dec. 22 at 4:30 p.m. Admission to the ice shows is free; however, donations of nonperishable food items will be collected to benefit InterFaith Community Services. Children and adults who purchase public skating sessions can join Santa on the ice at South Suburban Ice Arena on Dec. 20, 7-7:45 p.m., and Dec. 21, 2:15-3 p.m.; and at Family Sports Center on Dec. 21, 1-1:45 p.m. and Dec. 22, 3:15 – 4 p.m. A free snowman-building
event for all ages takes place in the Family Sports Center parking lot on Dec. 21 from 2-4 p.m. Free hot chocolate will be provided. South Suburban Ice Arena is located at 6580 S. Vine St. in Centennial. Family Sports Center is located at 6901 S. Peoria St. in Centennial. For more information on events at South Suburban Ice Arena, call 303-798-7881. For more information for events at Family Sports Center, call 303708-9500 or visit www.sspr. org.
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Junior League Holiday Mart at Denver Marriott Tech Center a shopping delight By Glory Weisberg he Junior League of Denver Mile High Holiday Mart, Nov. 22-24, was an amazing success. Located this time at the Denver Marriott Tech Center, it drew about 70 vendors, including a special section for artisans. The annual Mart opens with a Holiday
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and even food for Rover. Among these vendors were Outreach Uganda, Hottees Couture, Little Adam & Eve, Elements SBQ, The Purse Gallery, Dizzie Izzie, Carbon Pawprint, the Colorado Authors League, Wild Blue Boutique, Raven Rocks Jewelry and Design, Spinsister Sisters, Tesori Italian Pottery, Fruit of the Lathe and The Real Dill. No, there are
no typos in the names of these vendors. Credit for the Mart’s goes to chair Jessica Jacobsen, fundraising VP Nora Heitmann, merchant chairs Tamara Watkins and Nataly Mordy and other Junior League members who obviously put in many hours to make this Holiday Mart the best in years. Bringing it close to its most
concentrated source of customers is a great idea and we hope the League signed a multi-year contract with the Denver Marriott Tech Center. All proceeds support the JLD, which gives expertise and seed funds and offers, trained volunteers to help some nonprofits that are just getting started. The League is focusing on literacy, giving books and tools to families in need in the metro Denver area. For more information, visit www. jld.org. gloryweisberg@comcast.net
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CU Cancer Center’s Men’s Event draws full house to Elway’s
By Glory Weisberg he University of Colorado Cancer Center had its signature Men’s Event at Elway’s, drawing about 400 men and when we say men we mean only men. What a terrific way to get guys to bond and raise money to conquer prostate cancer, a major initiative at the respected Cancer Center at the Anschutz Medical Campus. The restaurant’s namesake and Denver Broncos Executive Vice President of Football Operations John Elway was rubbing elbows with the likes of University of Colorado Denver Chancellor Don Elliman, Steve Farber, Charlie Gallagher, Craig Andrisen, Neal Groff, John DellaSalle, Russ Dispense, Norm Brownstein and other guys. The shear power of these local financial giants was permeating the air and a good time was had by all of them, to judge from their smiles and gestures. The event celebrated its 40th year, looking to the future that needs the research dollars to make more headway against prostate cancer. And you don’t have to leave the Rockies to get premium prostate cancer care, as the CU Cancer Center was elected to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, setting the gold standard for oncology practice. It was listed as among the top 25 such centers by U.S. News and
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World Report. Jim Basey of Centennial Bank, Robert Kaufman, Bob Malone, Steve Toltz, Mr. Elliman, Gary Kortz, Richard Robinson and Adam Writer served as co-chairs. Elway was honorary chairman. There was also an extensive dinner event committee, thus ensuring the benefit’s success. Way to go, guys! For information, visit www. ucdenver.edu or call 720-8480300. gloryweisberg@comcast.net
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New Year’s Eve event available to area youth with learning disabilities Register by Dec. 1 for discount Colorado Weekender, a social skills program aimed at area students who have been identified with NVLD, ADD/ADHD, Aspergers syndrome, high functioning autism and other learning disabilities, will be holding a New Year’s Eve “lock-in” in Littleton. “Kids with learning differences often get left out of New Year’s Eve festivities, so we created a special event just for them,” said Michael DiLillo, the program’s area co-director. The event is geared to students ages 11-19 who would benefit from guided recreation and social skills reinforcement. The event
will be held at the Lilley Gulch Recreation Center and will include dancing to a professional DJ, non-competitive games, a foam play pit, movies, overnight counselors, snacks and breakfast. DiLillo and his wife Jennifer Davis (who serves as the program co-director) are parents to a teenager with NVLD and had been searching for a program that provided opportunities for social skills development since, according to Davis, “these types of skills are particularly elusive to many learning disabled kids. We were thrilled to learn of the Weekender Program and committed to bring it to Colorado.” The New Year’s Eve event will begin at 7 p.m. on Dec. 31. Kids
are encouraged to bring sleeping bags and spend the night, with pick-up at 10 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2014. For those registering before Dec. 1, the cost is $65, which includes 15 hours of activities in a secure facility, a professional DJ, snacks, light breakfast, adult counselors and on-site nurse. Participants, according to Davis, should look forward to an enjoyable night. She also noted that such an event provides much needed respite for the student’s family. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. The program area directors can be reached at 888-550-3111 or colorado@summitweekender.com for additional details or visit www. coloweekender.com.
Centennial looking for a few good ‘Snow Heroes’ Program encourages residents to shovel neighborhood walks
The City of Centennial encourages local businesses and residents to be a “Snow Hero” and clear snow and ice from the sidewalks and parking lots on and near their properties. Entering its second winter season, the Centennial Snow Hero initiative was created in response to community input on the need for snow removal, especially in business parks and multi-family residential buildings.
Centennial does not currently have a snow-removal ordinance, but encourages all citizens to voluntarily shovel walks directly in front of, within, and adjacent to their property within 24 hours of a snowstorm. The city will recognize those who participate in the volunteer snow-removal initiative and keep sidewalks on and near their property safe and clear of snow and ice. Businesses, organizations and residents can be nominated for “Centennial Snow Hero” recognition through an online nomination process. Nominees will be
presented with window decals for display and will be recognized on the city’s website. “Last year’s program was such a success and we had great support from the businesses and residents with 128 Snow Hero nominations. I look forward to seeing all of us continue to come together to help one another this snow season,” Mayor Cathy Noon said. “I am proud of our community for embracing voluntary compliance versus implementing a mandatory enforcement policy.” For more information, visit www.centennialcolorado.com/ snowhero.
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The Inn at Greenwood Village receives ‘Best Senior Living Award’
The Inn at Greenwood Village Assisted Living community has been honored by www. SeniorHomes.com as a recipient of its “Best Senior Living Awards” in the Denver metropolitan area. To determine the winners of the Best Senior Living Awards in and around Denver, SeniorHomes.com along with a panel of local experts assigned numerical scores on a scale of 1 to 10 to each facility. Scores are based on a number of weighted factors, including reviews from residents and their families, ratings from local industry experts, and public state inspection data. “We are extremely pleased to be recognized by our residents, families and peers for what we at MBK view as our primary purpose to exceed the quality, service and care expectations of those we serve,” said Danielle Morgan SVP Operations, MBK Senior Living. “It is our pursuit to be the senior living provider of choice in the Denver metropolitan market place,” she added. A group of top communities were identified in the Best Senior Living Awards Program as the “Top Rated” in Denver. SeniorHomes. com will be expanding its ratings program and the Best Senior Living Awards to the top 50 U.S. metropolitan areas with the goal of identifying the top senior living communities across the US. After announcing the awards winners in all 50 markets, SeniorHomes.com will announce the Top 100 Senior
Living Communities across the US later this year. “SeniorHomes.com along with a variety of industry experts has spent the past year defining a comprehensive methodology by which we could rate and rank the best senior communities across the country,” said Chris Rodde, CEO of SeniorHomes.com. “All the associates at The Inn at Greenwood Village should be commended for their dedication to excellence. The Inn at Greenwood Village, along with the other Best Senior Living Awards recipients, is setting the bar for what truly great senior communities should provide to their residents.” Nestled in Greenwood Village, the established and highlyregarded residential area of The Denver Tech Center, The Inn at Greenwood Village, owned and managed by MBK Senior Living, is a warm, intimate assisted living community with high-quality personalized care and an active service enriched lifestyle. Members of The Inn at Greenwood Village community enjoy the family like environment and take advantage of a wide range of amenities including the spacious exterior courtyard, convenient Sunroom, elegant dining room, cozy bistro, comfortable library/ fireplace lounge and gracious theatre. For more information about The Inn at Greenwood Village, call 303-327-7340 or visit www. mbkseniorliving.com.
Cherry Hills Village annual tree lighting, Dec. 13 The Cherry Hills Village annual Tree Lighting and Free Family Event will be held Dec. 13, 6 – 8 p.m. at the Village Center, 2450 E. Quincy Ave. Family activities will include visits with Santa, hay-
rides with horses, face painting and the Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony. Enjoy warm chili and hot cocoa, apple cider and cookies while you celebrate the season. More info at www.cherryhills village.com.
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Millions of people throughout the world have discovered the physical, emotional and spiritual benefits of the practice of yoga. In the U.S. alone, some 20.4 million Greenwood Athletic and Ten- Americans practice yoga. In fact, nis Club has partnered with Ser- the American College of Sports sano Wellness to offer a one-of-a- Medicine recently ranked yoga kind yoga teacher training course. among the Top 20 global fitness This program is guaranteed to help trends destined to be huge in you take your yoga to new heights 2014. Often people must travel in the New Year. The Advanced very far to come upon this unique Yoga Training program will take type of yoga training and for the place at Greenwood Athletic and first time, Greenwood is offering Tennis Club on Jan. 10, 2014, for this unique opportunity locally. 10 weeks every Friday, Saturday According to Warren Lange, and Sunday. Whether you are in- Sersano/GATC yoga instructor, terested in deepening your own “This training is an opportunity to practice, teaching or creating an go significantly beyond the minialternative career for yourself as a mum exposure to the yoga system yoga teacher, this program is right a student gets through the typical for you. A complimentary preview one hour class structure. This is class is open to the public on Sat- an intensive 200-hour 10-week urday, Dec. 7, 9:20- 10:20 a.m. at program allowing for the opporGreenwood Athletic and Tennis tunity to understand the entire Club. system of yoga. You will learn
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Kristina and Jay Davidson pass the torch of the FASB Fitness Festival after sponsoring the event for the past 13 years.
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Submitted by Jill Buck t all began because two concerned parents wanted to ensure the health and well being not only of their children, but that of all the children and families of their community. Kristina Davidson conceived, and launched, the First American State Bank Fitness Festival with the full support of her husband Jay Davidson, founder, president and CEO of First American State Bank. For the past 13 years, Kristina Davidson has led Fitness Festival planning, and the bank has been title sponsor of the event. The Fitness Festival has raised more than $1 million to support the health and wellness of students and families through the Community Asset Project, a nonprofit partner of the Cherry Creek School District. The work of CAP is based on the 40 developmental assets as defined by Search Institute, an organization created in 1958 that uses social science to understand the lives, beliefs and values of young people. They discovered that success for these young people directly correlated to a specific set of skills, experiences, relationships and behaviors, which they categorized and labeled as the 40 Developmental Assets. The more of these behav-
iors that were embraced by youth, the better the chances that they would grow into “happy, healthy, contributing members of society.” CAP works closely with the District’s Wellness Office to implement programs in the schools to promote these healthy behaviors. This year marked First American State Bank’s last year as title sponsor of the event, which will continue under the guidance of the Cherry Creek School District and CAP. CAP works closely with the district to provide the healthy programs made possible by funding from the Fitness Festival. On Nov. 11, Jay and Kristina Davidson attended the Cherry Creek Schools Parents’ Council meeting and presented a check for $150,000 to CAP President Holly Rutherford-Allen to help fund the continuation of the Festival. “It has been very fulfilling to see the Fitness Festival grow over the past several years. I’m so grateful for all of the wonderful programs we’ve been able to help fund because of the event,” said Kristina Davidson. “Of course we will still be actively involved in the community, and support the continuation of the Fitness Festival, but it’s time for me to step away. I know the event will continue to grow and thrive under the care of the District and CAP.” Though the Davidson’s direct role in the Fitness Festival may be ending, the story goes on; the Fitness Festival and the important work it helps to fund will continue.
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2013 Holiday Gift Guide
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Winter blooms with a million glittering lights! Sparkling passages & brand new displays Twinkle, Twinkle Little Bar & strolling choirs (select evenings)
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eOverflow announced the kickoff of its “Season of Giving” campaign to give back to the Denver metro community. seOverflow, a Denver-based company, had a successful year with the addition of the company to the coveted Moz recommended companies list and recognition by the Denver Business Journal as a “Fastest Growing Private Company” for the fourth year in a row. “We have been so fortunate to see our hard work, tenacity and dedication to excellence pay off
this year,” said President Mike Belasco. “It wouldn’t have been possible without such a nurturing environment. We’re lucky to have Colorado as a home base and it is important for us to give back.” One important way seOverflow decided to give back this year was to help the Denver Rescue Mission reach its goal of collecting 15,000 turkeys to make sure there is a “Turkey On Every Table” this holiday season. seOverflow is also participating in Colorado Gives Day, and is donating close to 500 seed packets to Denver Public Schools for children to use in science classes. “A lot of times, giving back to the community is one of those things that is on the ‘to-do’ list,
but unfortunately we all get too busy and it doesn’t get done,” said Marketing Coordinator Sara Downey Robinson. “Not all businesses have the time or dedicated staff resources to vet charities and make donations. We got creative this year with our giving and we’re happy to share our research with anyone interested, or collaborate to make sure everyone has a good opportunity to give back this season.” seOverflow invites all local businesses to collaborate with them or take on a giving challenge with their own company. For more information or to collaborate with the seOverflow team, email Sara Downey Robinson at sara@seoverflow.com.
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Largest fashion event in town marks World AIDS Day in high style Colorado AIDS Project’s Red Ball celebrates 5th anniversary
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enver Colorado AIDS Project announced that an attendance of nearly 1,000 people is expected for the 5th annual Red Ball, Igniting Awareness for World AIDS Day, which will be held on Sunday, Dec. 1, at EXDO Event Center. Red Ball is a hip, chic and ultra-contemporary runway event that will include collaborations with 20 local high-end fashion designers, top-notch hair stylists from 16 local salons, and 120 models from various agencies throughout Colorado to produce an ultra-chic fashion and hair show unlike any other in
Denver. This evening features prerunway entertainment including aerial artists, fire dancers and incredible sounds by nationally-known DJ Rockstar Aaron, with a silent auction featuring more than 50 incredible packages that include timeshare stays, theatre packages, hotel getaways, cultural outings, custom fashion pieces, beauty packages, and a number of celebrity-autographed items. The main runway event, co-hosted by FOX31 News Reporter Tak Landrock and Miss Colorado USA 2012 Marybel Gonzalez, will feature a variety of designs spanning the gamut – formal, couture, edgy, casual, underwear & lingerie - with innovative and over-the-top hair designs that are equally diverse and often unexpected. The event is produced by Colorado
AIDS Project with the runway show choreographed by Justice Kwesi-Kwarteng, Founder and Executive Creative Director of Colorado Fashion Week. This is Colorado AIDS Project’s second-largest event of the year (after AIDS Walk Colorado), raising awareness for World AIDS Day, which is observed on December 1st annually. The event also raises much-needed funds to support services provided to nearly 2,600 HIV-positive individuals in the Denver Metro area, educate high-risk populations, and advocate for social and health care equality. Doors open at 6 p.m. for a special reception for VIP ticket holders, 7 p.m. for general admission, and the runway show will begin at 8 p.m. Additional event information can be found at www.RedBall Denver.org.
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2013 Holiday Gift Guide
Floyd Ciruli analyzes 2013 election and 2014 Republican opportunities for CCRW
By Scottie Taylor Iverson Photo by Nicole Marcelli
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lenmoor Country Club was overflowing when Cherry Creek Republican Women hosted guest speaker Floyd Ciruli, pollster and political analyst. iruli holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from UCLA and earned his law degree from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. The Pueblo native is a member of the American Association of Public Opinion Research and is the past president of AAPOR’s Pacific Chapter. He is also a board member of the Social Science Foundation of the University of Denver’s Josef Korbel School of International Studies, the Georgetown Law Alumni Board and past president of the Denver Athletic Club. CCRW Program co-chair Nancy Spence described the sought-after, insightful speaker as Colorado’s most prestigious political analyst. His topics included wrap-ups on the local battle between unions and reformers on school boards, dysfunc-
tions in Washington and Obamacare. Ciruli feels there is a new narrative being written in our state. The recall in Pueblo was larger than the one in Colorado Springs. The succession effort in Colorado is legitimate with those proponents expressing: “We are angry and discriminated against.” The governor’s approval rating was at 60 percent until Obamacare helped lower his numbers from mid to low 40s. According to Ciruli, Governor Hickenlooper has been hurt by the turmoil of this past year and is vulnerable creating challenges and opportunity for Republicans. New voters in Colorado do not necessarily equal liberal voters as evidenced by the latest election. Coloradoans are not stingy with supporting education, but the voters did not feel Amendment 66 would improve schools. Colorado is the most sought after battleground. Republicans are responsible for their “brand” and Obamacare stories may keep on giving to the GOP. Republicans need six seats in the Senate to put Colorado back in the purple from the blue column. Ciruli senses a new cycle. In the 70s, we had the Dems controlling the moment with the likes of Dick Lamm and Gary Hart until about 1992. In 1998, there was Governor Bill Owens. In 2004 another shift began with the Salazar brothers. In 2006 with the war, the run was escalated with 2012 being the apex of Democratic power. Now, with 2014 elections, the shift could be back to Republican power.
RIGHT: Cynthia Skari and Cindy Webb enjoy the humor, spirit and insight of speaker Floyd Ciruli.
LEFT: Financial Credit Examiner Jennifer Kim, Department of Regulatory Agencies and Cynthia Coffman, Colorado’s Chief Deputy Attorney General
RIGHT: Colorado State Rep. Amy Stephens, who is running for governor, with keynote speaker Floyd Ciruli, Ciruli Associates and former Colorado Sen. Nancy Spence, CCRW Program co-chair Photos by Scottie Taylor Iverson
Melissa Reed sold $5 quilt tickets for the drawing with proceeds going to education/ scholarship programs.
Institute for Life & Care ~ being a hero behind the heroes
When LaFawn Biddle and Nancy Markham Bugbee founded the Institute for Life & Care their vision was clear and compelling. ILC is the premier communityfocused, nationally recognized organization offering one-ofa-kind, life changing programs and experiences that strengthen not only the helping professionals (nurses, doctors, leaders, social workers, counselors, first responders, teachers, clergy and veterans) but also the family caregivers to become their best to give their best.
For a cleverly-themed event “On the Way Home,” the cofounders invited guests to Cherry Hills Country Club right after business hours to enjoy beverages and hors d’oeuvres at cocktail hour to learn about “strengthening those who serve others,” the mantra of Institute for Life & Care. After a brief video, directors and faculty of the institute were on hand to echo the mission that creates win-win-win situations according to Nancy Markham Bugbee. “The problems of fatigue and burnout of caregiving have been studied
for 20 years – much talk about it – little done about it. There is the stress of compassion and caring too much,” said Bugbee. “The mental health counselors, law enforcement officers and first responders often take the agonizing images of helplessness home with them and that sometimes has a numbing affect. The heroes often don’t ask for help. ILC integrates the body, mind, heart and soul. We have our own hero, Sgt. Eric Kellogg, speaking as a police officer, SWAT Team member and sharing his experiences.”
Institute for Life and Care co-founders LaFawn Biddle and Nancy Markham Bugbee, guest speaker Sgt. Eric W. Kellogg and co-host Rhonda Moore Hertel
After serving in the military, Kellogg has been in law enforcement for 19 years and experienced the rubber band-affect of having to suppress the emotions of every day experiences. “There are 100 different ways an officer can die,” said Kellogg. Unfortunately, one of those is suicide and he related a story of one such tragic incident. As a sergeant he is responsible for training others. He joined the Journey Group with ILC and implemented some of the materials while sharing with others whom
he supervises. They, in turn, have become leaders and role models. Kellogg thanked ILC for helping the 400,000 “helpers” – medical, clergy, law enforcement and first responders who are burned out or becoming disengaged and commended its goal to help individuals and organizations. “We are a place and a process,” said Nancy Markham Bugbee. The Life & Care Institute campus is located in Greenwood Village at 7935 E. Prentice Avenue. For further information: 720-5064215 or www.lifeandcare.org.
John Zabawa, CEO – Seniors’ Resource Center, Andrew Bugbee, ILC Director of Marketing and ILC’s COO Peter Bugbee
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Sanctuary CHERRY CREEK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
ST. ANDREW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
9:30 - 11:45 a.m., Nursery 10:15 a.m., All-age family service 6 p.m., Gathering, an all-age informal service
Weekday Service Times
tion Williamsburg Church in Brooklyn and Sunnyside Reformed Church in Queens. Evan and his wife, Colette, moved to Colorado in October. His first day as director of worship and liturgy with the full congregation was Nov. 3. Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church is located at 10150 E. Belleview Ave., Englewood.
Dec. 8, 5 – 6 pm. This special service is for those who are living with the loss of a loved one, depression, broken relationships, loneliness or just the need to step away from the chaos of the season. Come as you are. All are welcome! Call 303-794-2683 for more information or visit www.st-andrew-umc. com. St. Andrew United Methodist Church is located at 9203 S University Blvd, Highlands Ranch.
ST. GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH
WELLSHIRE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
donating non-perishable food items. Bring in items to the office and staff will distribute them to those in need.
Christmas Candlelight Services
Blue Christmas: A Service Of Comfort And Hope
Creative musician Evan Mazunik to lead music and liturgy ministry
Evan Mazunik, a Christian- schooled graduate of the University of Iowa, has recently joined Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church. October. He has a degree in piano performance and a masters of music in jazz studies. With more than 25 years of musical experience, he is both artist and educator, integrating improvisation into his playing, writing, and teaching while remaining a performer/composer dedicated to innovation. He has been influenced by Redeemer Presbyterian Church (and Tim Keller) where he briefly attended. Most recently, Evan has served as music director at both Resurrec-
BLACK FRIDAY Park Meadows
Nov. 29, 8 p.m. stores open Dec. 1, 4 -6 a.m., Pancake breakfast, prizes every hour until 10 a.m. Prizes, perks, entertainment and more for shoppers. Park Meadows is located at 8401 Park Meadows Center Drive, Lone Tree.
DISPLAYS
Santa’s Village at Vistas Court, Park Meadows
Through Dec. 13, Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Nov. 29, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., Dec. 14 - Dec. 21, Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Dec. 22 – Dec. 23, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., Dec. 24, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Park Meadows Shopping Center, 8465 S Park Meadows Center Drive, Lone Tree. Explore the lighted village on the way to see Santa in the Vistas Court. Discover a whole new Santa experience with singing reindeer, Santa’s symphony and Santa’s Super Sleigh. Info: 303-792-2999.
A Hudson Christmas
Nov. 29 – 30, Dec. 6 – 7, Dec. 13 – 31, 5 p.m., Hudson Garden and Event Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton.. A walk-through holiday lighting display featuring over 250,000 lights, visits with Santa Claus, and seasonal food and beverages. Advance tickets can be purchased at TicketHorse.com or at the box office on any night of the show. For more information go to www.hudsonchristmas.org.
DONATIONS/ FUNDRAISERS
South Suburban Parks and Recreation Winter Coat Drive
Through November. Held in conjunction with 7NEWS/Dependable Cleaners’ Coats for Colorado program. Throughout the month, drop off gently used or new coats at specially designated collection boxes throughout South Suburban Park and Recreation District, including: Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton; Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial; Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 RidgeGate Circle, Lone Tree; Family Sports Center, 6901 S. Peoria St., Centennial; South Suburban Ice Arena, 6580 S. Vine St., Centennial and South Suburban Golf Course, 7900 S. Colorado Blvd., Centennial. For information on South Suburban’s participation, visit www.sspr.org or email Marthat@sspr. org.
Stor-Mor Self-Storage of Littleton Holiday Food Drive
November and December, 8145 W. Grand Ave., Littleton. Help local families by
Evan Mazunik
Colorado Gerontological Society Holiday Food Basket Drive
Dec. 19 – 20, 3 – 7 p.m., First Baptist Church, 1375 Grant St, Denver. Donations of food and gift items are accepted during these times. If you can provide a collection site or want to coordinate a large donation, contact CGS, 3006 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. Volunteers are needed December 19-21 to assemble the gift baskets, sort and pack, make holiday cards, and deliver the baskets.
Metro Brokers Southeast Suburban Office Toy Drive
Through Dec. 9, Cash Donations; through Dec. 19, Toys accepted, 6025 S. Quebec St., Suite 100, Centennial. Dec. 19, 4:30 p.m., party to wrap all of this year’s toys; Dec. 20, the toys will be delivered to the Volunteers of America’s Colorado Branch location. Dec. 23, 9 a.m. Volunteers of America’s Colorado Branch will hand out 2,000 food baskets, and Santa will give the toys to the children. Volunteers needed for wrapping, call 303-740-8100 for details.
Sunday Service Times 8 a.m., Traditional service
Dec. 7, 1 p.m., Riverside Cemetery, 5201 Brighton Boulevard, Denver. Information: 303293-2466. Dec. 15, 2 p.m., Fairmount Cemetery, 430 S. Quebec St., Denver. 303-399-0692.
Holiday Brass Fest
Dec. 7, 10:30 a.m. registration; 11 a.m. rehearsal; 1 p.m. free public concert under the glass of the outdoor Galleria, Denver Performing Arts Center, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver. Attention brass players - play with the Denver Brass! Call 303-832-4676.
Cherry Hills Village Holiday Tree Lighting
Dec. 13, 6 – 8 p.m., Village Center, 2450 E. Quincy Ave., Cherry Hills Village. Tree-lighting, face painting, Mayor’s tree lighting ceremony, hayrides, warm chili, hot cocoa, cider and cookies.
PARTIES
DSEDP Holiday Open House (Location Change)
8 a.m., Morning Prayer, Monday & Friday 9 a.m., Eucharist, Wednesday (Healing prayer offered on 1st Wednesdays of every month) St. Gabriel the Archangel Episcopal Church is located at 6190 E. Quincy Ave., Cherry Hills Village. Info at www.stgabriels.org or call 303-771-1063.
Baby Haven Tree Trimming Party, Chili Supper
Dec. 3, 4 – 8 p.m., Baby Haven, 3610
‘The Santaland Diaries’
Nov. 29 – Dec. 24, Garner Galleria, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver. Denver Center Attractions is thrilled to present Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company’s The Santaland Diaries. Local favorite Matt Zambrano dons the candycane tights, bringing to life David Sedaris’ hilarious real-life story of working as an “elf” in Macy’s SantaLand. Filled with holiday hijinks and biting insights into the absurdities of the holiday season. Tickets at www.denvercenter. org or call 303-893-9582.
‘A Christmas Carol’
Nov. 29 – Dec. 29, Stage Theater, Denver Performing Arts Center, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver. Dickens’ classic holiday tale comes to life. Tickets at www.denvercenter.org.
‘A Broadway Christmas with Brian Stokes Mitchell’
Dec. 6, 7:30 pm, Boettcher Concert Hall, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver. Dubbed “the last leading man” by The New York Times, Tony Award®-winner Brian Stokes Mitchell is a star of Broadway (Ragtime, Kiss Me, Kate), television (Frasier, Glee), and film (The Prince of Egypt, Jumping the Broom), and has appeared on more than twenty albums including his latest critically acclaimed recording, Simply Broadway.
Dec. 14, 9 a.m., Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton. Men and women 18 and older compete in a 3 vs 3, 6-game guarantee. Individual awards will be given for first place. Prize drawings and contests included. Registration deadline Dec. 12. Take advantage of reduced team fees, with a donation of non-perishable food items to benefit Inter-Faith Community Services. Register today at www.sspr.org, or contact Butchr@sspr.org or call 303-483-7028.
Dec. 5, 4 - 8 p.m., The MADDEN Museum of Art, 6363 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, Greenwood Village. Note: location change. Convenient to the Light Rail Station Arapahoe at Village Station on the E & F Lines. If you have already RSVP’d e make sure to update the location. If you have not RSVP’d, do so to Amy, amy@ denversouthedp.org or 303-531-8386.
Arapahoe Philharmonic Holiday Concert
Cherry Creek Nursing Center Resident and Family Holiday Party
LSO presents ‘Great Stories of Christmas’
EVENTS
Tree-Lighting Ceremony
New Years Eve for Kids with Social and Learning Issues
‘A Ceremony of Carols’
Nov. 29, 5:30-7:30pm, Valet Circle, Cherry Creek Shopping Center, 3000 E. 1st Ave., Denver. Hot cocoa, kettle corn, entertainment by the Original Dickens Carolers and lighting of the 60-foot tree. www.shopcherrycreek.com.
Dec. 31, 7 p.m. – Jan. 1, 10 a.m., Littleton. Open to kids 11 – 19 with issues of Asperger’s, high-functioning autism, NVLD, ADD/ADHD and other learning disabilities. Pre-registration required, 888-550-3111 or www.colorado weekender.com.
Fresh City Life Holiday Open House
PERFORMANCES
Silent Hunger for the Holidays Basketball Tournament
Dec. 1, 1-5 p.m., Central Library, Level 1 Fresh City Lounge, 10 QW. 14th Ave. Parkway, Denver. Have a glass of spiced cider and a chance to share some of the good cheer of the season. Make a merry button and check out the cool yarn and crafting items, which will be discounted for gift making and giving.
Dec. 14, 2 – 4 p.m., Cherry Creek Nursing Center, 14699 E. Hampden Ave., Aurora. Open to the public.
Santa Needs a Holiday
Through Dec. 28, 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, 3 p.m. shows added Nov. 30, Heritage Square Music Hall Children’s Theatre, 18301 W. Colfax D-103, Golden. Note: The Music Hall closes for good after this show. For reservations, call 303279-7800 or visit www.hsmusichall.com.
Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m., Mission Hills Church, 620 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. Tickets at or call 303-871-1892.
Dec. 6 – 7, 7:30 p.m., Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Littleton Symphony Orchestra annual holiday concert. Order at www.Littleton Symphony.org. Dec. 6 - 7, 7:30 p.m., Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave., Denver. The Colorado Choir Christmas concert features “A Ceremony of Carols” by Benjamin Britten, works by Paul Christiansen and other Christmas selections. More information is available at www. coloradochoir Open reception immediately following. Tickets at 303-892-5922 or online at www.augustanaarts.org.
‘Comfort and Joy’
Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 14, 2 p.m., University of Denver - Newman Center. 2344 E. Iliff Ave. Featuring Sound of the Rockies, 12-time Rocky Mountain District Champion with special guests the men’s chorus from
W. Princeton Circle, Sheridan. Open House, please bring an ornament for the tree, no glass. RSVP to Mary Rogers or Margaret Stavros at 303-758-2233. Wellshire Presbyterian Church is located at 2999 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver.
PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Chancel Choir and Orchestra Winter Concert
Dec. 7, 7 p.m., Advent Organ Concert. Dec. 14, 7 p.m., featuring Frank Perko III and Benjamin Elrich. Plymouth Congregational Church is located at 3501 S. Colorado Blvd., Englewood.
Colorado Christian University and the McPhy Quartet. Tickets on sale now at www. newmantix.com/sor.
‘Christmas at the Ranch’
Dec. 13 – 15, Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Boulevard, Highlands Ranch. Tickets/info at , 303-791-4100.
‘Something Young: Holiday Sing-Along’
Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m., Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave., Denver. Presented by Augustana Arts, The Colorado Women’s Chorale with the Mile High Youth Choir. The program includes Barrington Bunny’s Holiday Surprise!, an upbeat adaptation of the story of a special Christmas adventure set to music. Tickets at www.augustanaarts.org or 303-3884962.
SANTA VISITS
‘PJ’s with Santa’
Dec. 6, 5:30 p.m., dining hall, Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Children of all ages are invited to enjoy an evening with Santa Claus while wearing their best holiday sleep attire. Festivities will include a photo opportunity with Santa, dinner and cookies. Tickets are $2/person, children under 2 years old are admitted free. Must be purchased ahead of time and in person at the Student Affairs Office (Room M2820), guest limit 200. Information: Student Affairs Office at 303-797-5668 or student.activities@arapahoe. edu.
Santa Claws & Paws
Dec. 8, 7 – 10 p.m., Grand Court, Cherry Creek Shopping Center. 3000 E. 1st Ave., Denver. Bring your four-legged friends for photos with Santa. www.shopcherrycreek.com.
SHOPPING
‘Santa’s Back Room’
Through Dec. 21, Thrift Mart at 1331 E. Colfax, Denver. Shoppers will find extraordinary bargains on all holiday items: handcrafted wreathes, table decorations, aprons, potholders, hats, scarves, wrapping paper, ornaments, cards, Santa’s, angels, tinsel, trees and lights. Fundraiser for Assistance League of Denver. For more information or to make a donation, call 303-322-5205 or visit www.denver. assistanceleague.org.
Cookie Tin Sale
Dec. 7 – 8, 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Cherry Creek Nursing Center, 14699 E. Hampden Ave., Aurora. Open to the public.
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Legal Notices COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1347-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 5, 2013, 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) Carla J Rossi Original Beneficiary(ies) World Savings Bank, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A Date of Deed of Trust May 30, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 09, 2003 Recording Information (Reception Number) B3123463 Original Principal Amount $204,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $218,278.05 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 8, BLOCK 28, GAISER HOLLY HILLS FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 2690 South Jasmine Street, Denver, CO 80222. 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, 01/08/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, 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 Last Publication Name of Publication
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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; DATE: 09/05/2013 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: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 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. Attorney File # 5600.58803 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Villager First Published November 14, 2013 Last Published December 12, 2013 Legal #:1347-2013 _________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1350-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 6, 2013, 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) Matthew W.Nardell
Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Universal Lending Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Date of Deed of Trust April 22, 2009 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 28, 2009 Recording Information (Reception Number) B9042542 Original Principal Amount $166,920.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $156,531.17
$151,620.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $132,486.29
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 property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 600 South Washington Circle, Englewood, CO 80113.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 1 AND 2, BLOCK 28, JACKSON’S BROADWAY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 4200 S Elati St, Englewood, CO 80110. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/08/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, 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 Last Publication Name of Publication
11/14/2013 12/12/2013 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; DATE: 09/06/2013 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: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Reagan Larkin #42309 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 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. Attorney File # 13-06043 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Villager First Published November 14, 2013 Last Published December 12, 2013 Legal #:1350-2013 _________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1412-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 19, 2013, 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) Kathryn Wages Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for First Magnus Financial Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust February 15, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 14, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number) B5104220 Original Principal Amount
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 ONE (1), BLOCK NINE (9), BELLEWOOD SECOND ADDITION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
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, 01/15/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, 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 Last Publication Name of Publication
11/21/2013 12/19/2013 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; DATE: 09/19/2013 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: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 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 Published November 21, 2013 Last Published December 19, 2013 Legal #:1412-2013 ________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1418-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 24, 2013, 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) Marci M. Mitchell Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for GUARANTEED RATE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Nationstar Mortgage LLC Date of Deed of Trust September 15, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 21, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number) B6136050 Original Principal Amount $389,600.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $389,600.00 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 7, BLOCK 10, A RESUBDIVI-
SION OF BLOCKS 8, 9 10, 11 AND 12, CHERRY CREEK VILLAGE, THIRD FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 5060 S. Elmira Street, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/22/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, 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 Last Publication Name of Publication
11/28/2013 12/26/2013 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; DATE: 09/24/2013 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: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 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. Attorney File # 9696.03468 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Villager First Published November 28, 2013 Last Published December 26, 2013 Legal #:1418-2013 ________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1433-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 26, 2013, 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) Brian Pettee and Alane R Pettee Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for First Magnus Financial Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for GSMPS Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-RP2 Date of Deed of Trust June 23, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 03, 2003 Recording Information (Reception Number) B3142351 Original Principal Amount $181,535.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $170,175.54 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOTS 6 AND 7, BLOCK 22, SHERIDAN SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 1720 West Girton Avenue, Englewood,, CO 80110. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee
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, 01/22/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, 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 Last Publication Name of Publication
11/28/2013 12/26/2013 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; DATE: 09/26/2013 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: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 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. Attorney File # 9105.06188 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Villager First Published November 28, 2013 Last Published December 26, 2013 Legal #:1433-2013 ________________________________ NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS CRS 38-38-111(2.5b)(3a,b,d)(5) PUBLIC TRUSTEE SALE NO. 07032013 To: Record Owner of the property as of the recording of the Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled. You are advised that there are overbid funds due you. This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust and Notice of Election and Demand: Name of Record Owner as evidenced on the Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled Vince Armijo Address of Record Owner as evidenced on the recorded instrument evidencing the owner’s interest PO Box 184, Mesilla, NM 88046 Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 06, 2004 Recording Information B4140142 Recording Date of Notice of Election and Demand April 30, 2013 Recording Information of Notice of Election and Demand D3053256 Legal Description of Property LOT 11, BLOCK 25, DREAM HOUSE ACRES, 3RD FILING REVISED, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Street Address of Property 2808 E Peakview CL, Centennial, CO 80121 NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS I sold at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on 8/28/13, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, to the highest and best bidder for cash, the real property described above. An overbid was realized from the sale and, unless the funds are claimed by the owner or other persons entitled thereto within five years from the date of sale, the funds due to you will be transferred to the general fund of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, or to the State Treasurer as part of the “Unclaimed Property Act”, pursuant to Colorado law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
11/28/13 12/26/13 The Villager
Date: 9/12/13 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado
Published in the Villager First Published November 28, 2013 Last Published December 26, 2013 Legal #:0703-2013 ________________________________ DISTRICT COURT ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Arapahoe County Justice Center 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 Plaintiff: MARY C. MCNICHOLAS Defendants: 7 LYNN ROAD LLC, 15 LYNN ROAD LLC, 2000 JOHN TAYLOR LOVE RESIDENTIAL TRUST, 2000 SUZANN BLOMMER LOVE RESIDENTIAL TRUST, DEANNA ALLEN, MARTIN ALLEN, DAVID B. APPEL, ROSANNE T. APPEL, BEVERLY R. BARBER, JAMES E. BARLETT, C & R INVESTMENTS, LLC, CHASE MANHATTAN BANK USA, N.A., CHERRY CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT #5, COOK ISLANDS TRUST LIMITED, AS TRUSTEE OF PAG FAMILY TRUST SETTLEMENT OF TRUST DATED JULY 19, 1993, STEPHEN LEE DAILEY, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., MARK M. KING, MARY P. LINK, MACRO FINANCIAL GROUP, INC., LAWRENCE MARX IV, JENIFER K. MARX, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., CAROLYN S. MOORE, JOHN M. O’CONNOR, SARAH SCOTT, VASSILLIOS SIRPOLAIDIS, LYNNE L. SIRPOLAIDIS, JOHN D. STROHM, RICHARD B. TALLIAN, NANCY FRIDSTEIN TALLIAN, THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY, THE PAMELA H. FIRMAN TRUST, THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO, UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION, U.S. BANK, N.A., U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ND, BARNEY VISSER, CAROLYN M. VISSER, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., GEORGE MICHAEL WILFLEY, AND ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS WHO CLAIM ANY INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS ACTION Attorneys for Plaintiff: J. Lawrence Hamil - #4143 Alicia M. Smith - #39330 Hamil/Martin LLC 140 East 19th Avenue, Suite 600 Denver, CO 80203-1035 Telephone (303) 830-1383 email lhamil@hamilmartin.com email asmith@hamilmartin.com Case Number: 13CV30968 Division: 402 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE BELOW-NAMED DEFENDANTS: JOHN M. O’CONNOR COOK ISLANDS TRUST LIMITED, AS TRUSTEE OF PAG FAMILY TRUST SETTLEMENT OF TRUST DATED JULY 19, 1993 ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS WHO CLAIM ANY INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS ACTION You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the Complaint filed with the Court in this action, by filing with the Clerk of this Court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the Clerk of the Court. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice. This is an action for declaratory judgment and to quiet title to the real property located in Arapahoe County, Colorado, with a street address of 4150 South University Boulevard, Englewood, Colorado 80113, Parcel Number 207701-3-01-001, described as: Lot 1, Cherry Hills Subdivision, except that portion conveyed to the Department of Highways as contained in document recorded in Book 1517 at Page 599, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to remove a restriction contained in a deed, dated January 15, 1937, and recorded on May 17, 1937, at Reception Number 225611, Book 386, Page 357. Dated October 25, 2013. Published in The Villager First Publication: October 31, 2013 Last Publication: November 29, 2013 HAMIL/MARTIN LLC By s/ J. Lawrence Hamil J. Lawrence Hamil
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PAGE 24 • THE VILLAGER • November 28, 2013 — Continued from page 23— Attorney for Plaintiff Published in the Villager First Published November 14, 2013 Last Published December 12, 2013 Legal #: 3702 _________________________________ CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE ELIGIBILITY OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR ANNEXATION KNOWN AS THE CENTENNIAL EAST CORPORATE CENTER ANNEXATION NOS. 1 AND 2 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to C.R.S. § 31-12-108(2), that the City Council of the City of Centennial will hold a public hearing on December 9, 2013 at 7:00PM to consider whether the property generally known as the Centennial East Corporate Center Annexation Nos. 1 and 2 more particularly described in Resolution No. 2013-R-72 dated November 4, 2013 (the “Substantial Compliance Resolution”), and which property consists of a total of 58.66 acres more or less (the “Subject Property”), meets the applicable requirements of Section 30 of Article II of the Colorado Constitution and C.R.S. § 31-12-104 and C.R.S. § 31-12-105, and is eligible for annexation to the City of Centennial. Copies of the Petitions for Annexation concerning the Subject Property are on file at the City of Centennial City Clerk’s office, 13313 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, CO 80112. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard. The hearing will be held in the Centennial Civic Center, 13313 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, CO 80112 at the above date and time. Further information concerning this matter may be obtained by calling the City of Centennial Offices at 303-754-3315. A copy of the Substantial Compliance Resolution is published in full below. /s/Brenda J. Madison, MMC City Clerk Published: The Villager November 7, 2013 November 14, 2013 November 21, 2013 November 28, 2013 CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 2013-R-72 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO ACCEPTING CERTAIN ANNEXATION PETITIONS, MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS OF FACT, FINDING SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE FOR SUCH PETITIONS, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE CENTENNIAL EAST CORPORATE CENTER ANNEXATION NOS. 1 AND 2 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Centennial, Colorado has received and examined the filings and the Petitions for Annexation requesting the annexation of certain real estate more fully described in said petitions and in Exhibit 1 (“Centennial East Corporate Center Annexation No. 1”) and Exhibit 2 (“Centennial East Corporate Center Annexation No. 2”), which exhibits are attached to this Resolution and are incorporated herein by reference (collectively, the “Property”); and WHEREAS, the Property includes lands located within and adjacent to property commonly known as the Centennial East Corporate Center, which is located generally north of Fremont Avenue, south of Briarwood Avenue, and east and west of Atchison/South Blackhawk Street; and WHEREAS, said Petitions for Annexation have been filed of record with the City Clerk of the City of Centennial, State of
Colorado, and WHEREAS, the City Council finds as follows: 1. That each petition contains the following: (a) An allegation that the requirements of C.R.S. §§ 31-12-104 and 31-12-105 exist or are met. (b) An allegation that the signer of the petition, together with owner(s) submitting other valid petitions for annexation to the City, comprise more than fifty percent (50%) of the landowners of the area proposed to be annexed and own more than fifty percent (50%) of the area proposed to be annexed, exclusive of public streets and alleys and any land owned by the City of Centennial. (c) A request that the City of Centennial approve the annexation of the Property. (d) The signature of the landowner that executed the petition. (e) The mailing address of the landowner. (f) The legal description of the Property and a legal description of the specific real property owned by the landowner that executed the petition. (g) The date that the landowner executed the petition. (h) The affidavit of the petition circulator; stating that the signature of the landowner therein is the signature of the person whose name it purports to be. 2. That four (4) copies of the annexation maps corresponding to the Property have been submitted to the City with the Petitions, and that the annexation maps contain the following information: (a) A written legal description of the boundaries of the Property proposed to be annexed. (b) A map showing the boundary of the Property proposed to be annexed. (c) Within the map, the boundaries and the plat numbers of plots or of lots and blocks. (d) Next to the boundary of the Property proposed to be annexed is drawn the contiguous boundary of the City of Centennial. 3. That no signature on the Petitions is dated more than one hundred eighty (180) days prior to the date of filing of the Petitions for Annexation with the City Clerk of the City of Centennial, State of Colorado. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Centennial, Colorado as follows: Section 1. That the foregoing recitals and findings are incorporated herein as findings and conclusions of the City Council. Section 2.That the Petitions for Annexation to the City of Centennial of the Property commonly referred to as the “Centennial East Corporate Center Annexation No. 1” and the “Centennial East Corporate Center Annexation No. 2”, which Petitions were officially filed of record with the City Clerk of the City of Centennial on or prior to Monday, November 4, 2013, substantially comply with the requirements of C.R.S. § 3112-107(1). Section 3. No election is required under C.R.S. § 31-12-107(2). Section 4. No additional terms and conditions are to be imposed except as provided in the Petitions for Annexation and in any Annexation and Development Agreement which may be entered into by and between the City of Centennial and each petitioner, which are not to be considered additional terms and conditions within the meaning of §31-12-112, C.R.S. Section 5. That a public hearing shall be held on Monday, the 9th day of December, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. at the City Council Chambers, 13133 East Arapahoe Road, Centennial, Colorado for the purpose of determining and finding whether the proposed annexations comply with section 30 of article II of the Colorado Constitution and the applicable provisions of C.R.S. §§ 31-12-104 and 31-12-105.
Section 6.Any person may appear at such hearing and present evidence pertaining to the eligibility of the proposed annexation of the Property. Section 7. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon approval by the City Council. ADOPTED by a vote of ___ in favor and ___ against this 9th day of November, 2013. By: Cathy A. Noon, Mayor ATTEST:Approved as to Form: By: City Clerk or Deputy City Clerk By: For City Attorney’s Office Exhibit 1 (Legal description of Property – Centennial East Corporate Center Annexation No. 1) (AREA TO BE ANNEXED TO CITY OF CENTENNIAL) ANNEXATION PARCEL DESCRIPTION: ALL THAT PROPERTY BEING A PORTION OF THE WEST HALF OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS; LOTS 6, 9, 10, 11, 12 AND 13, BLOCK 2, AND LOTS 1, 2, 7, 11, 15, 16, 17 AND 18, BLOCK 3, CENTENNIAL EAST CORPORATE CENTER FILING NO. 2, RECORDED MAY 28, 1999 UNDER RECEPTION NUMBER A9088934 IN THE RECORDS OF SAID ARAPAHOE COUNTY, EXCEPT THAT PORTION THEREOF CONVEYED TO ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO, BY WARRANTY DEED RECORDED AUGUST 29, 2000 AT RECEPTION NO. B0108781, EXCEPT THAT PORTION THEREOF CONVEYED TO ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO, BY WARRANTY DEED RECORDED AUGUST 29, 2000 AT RECEPTION NO. B0108782, ALONG WITH LOTS 1, 2, 3 AND 4, CENTENNIAL EAST CORPORATE CENTER FILING NO. 7, RECORDED FEBRUARY 19, 2004 UNDER RECEPTION NUMBER B4031024 IN THE RECORDS OF SAID ARAPAHOE COUNTY, ALONG WITH ALL THOSE PORTIONS OF SOUTH BLACKHAWK STREET, EAST DAVIES AVENUE, EAST EASTER AVENUE AND EAST EASTER PLACE AS DEDICATED IN THE PLAT OF CENTENNIAL EAST CORPORATE CENTER FILING NO. 2, RECORDED MAY 28, 1999 UNDER RECEPTION NUMBER A9088934 IN THE RECORDS OF SAID ARAPAHOE COUNTY COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO Exhibit 2 (Legal description of Property – Centennial East Corporate Center Annexation No. 2) (AREA TO BE ANNEXED TO CITY OF CENTENNIAL) ANNEXATION PARCEL DESCRIPTION: LOT 12, BLOCK 3, CENTENNIAL EAST CORPORATE CENTER, FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 14156 East Easter Avenue, Centennial, CO 80112 Assessor’s schedule or parcel number: 2073-30-3-02-002 Published in the Villager First Published November 7, 2013 Last Published November 28, 2013 Legal #: 3712 ________________________________ 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 James D. Daly, Michael J. Sweeney, Christina S. Sweeney, Alpine Credit Inc., Liberty Acquisitions Servicing, BC Services Inc., The Advantage Group You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 4th day of November, 2010 A.D. the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to SUZANNE C. PAYNE, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: LOTS 13-14 BLK 4 LITTLETON HTS and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to SUZANNE C. PAYNE, That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2009; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of JAMES D. DALY, for said year 2009; That said SUZANNE C. PAYNE on the 24th day of September, 2013, 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 SUZANNE C. PAYNE at 9:00 AM o’clock. on the 28th day of February, 2014 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 5th day of November, 2013 A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in the Villager First Published November 14, 2013 Last Published November 28, 2013 Legal #: 3736 _________________________________ 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 Mohamed Hassan, The Secretary of Housing and Urban Dev., Arapahoe County Public Trustee, You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 4th day of November, 2010 A.D. the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to SUZANNE C. PAYNE, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: UNIT A-6 BLDG A3 AS PER CONDO DECLARATION RECORDED IN B3597 P438 CHERRY GROVE EAST CONDOS 2ND SUPPLEMENT PHASE I & CARPORT #13 and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to SUZANNE C. PAYNE, That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2009; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of SECRETARY OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV, for said year 2009; That said SUZANNE C. PAYNE on the 24th day of September, 2013, 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 SUZANNE C. PAYNE at 9:00 AM o’clock. on the 28th day of February, 2014 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 5th day of November, 2013 A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in the Villager First Published November 14, 2013 Last Published November 28, 2013 Legal #: 3738 _________________________________ 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 Telluride Partnership, LLC, Timothy Dowdeswell, Trinity Investors Partnership, Richard D. Judd, Attorney-inFact, City of Centennial, Firstbank of Arapahoe County, Public Trustee Arapahoe County You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 10th day of November, 2008 A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to ROBERT S. BELICA, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: LOT 10 BLK 4 SOUTHFIELD PARK EX 1/2 M/R and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to ROBERT S. BELICA, That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2007; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of TELLURIDE PARTNERSHIP, LLC, for said year 2007; That said ROBERT S. BELICA on the 5th day of September, 2013, the present holder of said certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said
County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said ROBERT S. BELICA at 9:00 AM o’clock. on the 28th day of February, 2014 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 5th day of November, 2013 A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in the Villager First Published November 14, 2013 Last Published November 28, 2013 Legal #: 3739 _________________________________ 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
AP, LLC, DALE BEGGS, PARAGON FINANCIAL INVESTORS, LLC, ROBERT M. ALEXANDER, SOUTHEAST METRO STORM WATER AUTHORITY, CAPITAL ONE BANK, PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 10th day of November, 2008 A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to ROBERT S. BELICA, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: LOT 10 BLK 1 POTOMAC PARK and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to ROBERT S. BELICA, That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2007; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of AP, LLC, for said year 2007; That said ROBERT S. BELICA on the 5th day of September, 2013, the present holder of said certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate;
AP, LLC, DALE BEGGS, PARAGON FINANCIAL INVESTORS, LLC, ROBERT M. ALEXANDER, SOUTHEAST METRO STORM WATER AUTHORITY, CAPITAL ONE BANK, PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY
That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said ROBERT S. BELICA at 9:00 AM o’clock. on the 28th day of February, 2014 A.D., unless the same has been redeemed.
You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 10th day of November, 2008 A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to ROBERT S. BELICA, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit:
Witness my hand this 5th day of November, 2013 A.D.
LOT 7 BLK 1 POTOMAC PARK
Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed.
Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County
and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to ROBERT S. BELICA,
Published in the Villager First Published November 14, 2013 Last Published November 28, 2013 Legal #: 3742 _________________________________
That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2007;
NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED
That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of AP, LLC, for said year 2007;
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
That said ROBERT S. BELICA on the 5th day of September, 2013, the present holder of said certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said ROBERT S. BELICA at 9:00 AM o’clock. on the 28th day of February, 2014 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 5th day of November, 2013 A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in the Villager First Published November 14, 2013 Last Published November 28, 2013 Legal #: 3740 _________________________________ 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 AP, LLC, DALE BEGGS, PARAGON FINANCIAL INVESTORS, LLC, ROBERT M. ALEXANDER, SOUTHEAST METRO STORM WATER AUTHORITY, CAPITAL ONE BANK, PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 10th day of November, 2008 A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to ROBERT S. BELICA, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: LOT 9 BLK 1 POTOMAC PARK and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to ROBERT S. BELICA, That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2007; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of AP, LLC, for said year 2007; That said ROBERT S. BELICA on the 5th day of September, 2013, the present holder of said certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said ROBERT S. BELICA at 9:00 AM o’clock. on the 28th day of February, 2014 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 5th day of November, 2013 A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in the Villager First Published November 14, 2013 Last Published November 28, 2013 Legal #: 3741 _________________________________ 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
Elias Berkly, Stefany Berkly, First Federal Savings & Loan Association, Richard E. Farrell, Colonial Savings & Loan Association, Larry D. Hurley, Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 4th day of November, 2010, 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. Boyle, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: UNIT 212 BLDG 8824 AS PER CONDO DECLARATION RECORDED IN B3230 P425 COUNTRY CLUB VILLAS CONDOS and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to James P. Boyle; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2009; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Elias and Stefany Berkly, Jt Ten, for said year 2009; That said James P. Boyle, on the 21st day of August, 2013, 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. Boyle, at 9:00 o’clock a.m. on the 13th day of March, 2014, 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 5th day of November, 2013, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in the Villager First Published November 14, 2013 Last Published November 28, 2013 Legal #: 3744 ________________________________ 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 Cathryn A. Raftis, Darchelle A. Harrison, Chase Manhattan Bank USA NA, Thomas F. Farrell, Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Sable Landing Condominium Association, Inc., Philip Klass, P.C. You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 4th day of November, 2010, 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. Boyle, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: UNIT 316 BLDG 3 AS PER CONDO DECLARATION RECORDED IN B3100 P471 SABLE LANDING SUB 1ST FLG CONDOS PHASE I and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to James P. Boyle; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2009; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Cathryn A. Raftis for said year 2009;
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November 28, 2013 • THE VILLAGER • PAGE 25 — Continued from page 24— That said James P. Boyle, on the 21st day of August, 2013, 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. Boyle, at 9:00 o’clock a.m. on the 13th day of March, 2014, 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 6th day of November, 2013, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in the Villager First Published November 14, 2013 Last Published November 28, 2013 Legal #: 3745 ________________________________ 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 Rawinder Singh, Prathiba Vermani, Benfina Services, Inc., Ruben Bachayev, Rafael Abramov, Red Sky Homeowners Association, Henry Hipple You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 4th day of November, 2010, 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. Boyle, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: UNIT 109 BLDG B AS PER CONDO DECLARATION RECORDED IN B2918 P601 RED SKY CONDOS and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to James P. Boyle; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2009; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Rawinder Singh and Ruben Bachayev for said year 2009; That said James P. Boyle, on the 21st day of August, 2013, 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. Boyle, at 9:00 o’clock a.m. on the 13th day of March, 2014, 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 6th day of Novem-
ber, 2013, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in the Villager First Published November 14, 2013 Last Published November 28, 2013 Legal #: 3746 ________________________________ 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 Maria Yousaf, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Jane Ganoung, Steven C. Preston You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 4th day of November, 2010, 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. Boyle, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: UNIT 203 BLDG B AS PER CONDO DECLARATION RECORDED ON RECEPTION #B3084807 WHISPERING PINES OF AURORA CONDOMINIUMS and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to James P. Boyle; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2009; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Maria Yousaf, for said year 2009; That said James P. Boyle, on the 21st day of August, 2013, 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. Boyle, at 9:00 o’clock a.m. on the 13th day of March, 2014, 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 5th day of November, 2013, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in the Villager First Published November 14, 2013 Last Published November 28, 2013 Legal #: 3747 ________________________________ 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 Jorden 21, LLC, Spiral Inc., Jorden Crossing Condominium Association, Thomas W. Cornelison, Reginald D. Fowler, David Kinney, Western States Surveying, Inc., First Community Bank, Arapahoe County Public Trustee, Southest Metro Stormwater Authority, U.S. Bank, U.S. Bank National Association, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Judi Long, Sandra Swartzendruber, LTPM5 LLC, Arizona Peoria Polar LLC, Break Time LLC, Peoria Polar LLC, CF LLC, Gilbert Polar LLC, Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Thomas L. DeVine, The Perfect Patch Asphalt Co., Pin Point Properties, Michael F. Poirier, Dennis J. Tharpe You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 4th day of November, 2010, 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. Boyle, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: UNIT F17 BLDG F AS PER CONDO DECLARATION RECORDED ON RECEPTION #B5180195 JORDAN CROSSING CONDOMINIUMS AMENDED and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to James P. Boyle; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2009; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Jorden 21 LLC c/o Spiral Inc.; That said James P. Boyle, on the 21st day of August, 2013, 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. Boyle, at 9:00 o’clock a.m. on the 13th day of March, 2014, 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 7th day of November, 2013, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in the Villager First Published November 14, 2013 Last Published November 28, 2013 Legal #: 3748 ________________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ARAPAHOE COUNTY ARAPAHOE COUNTY WATER AND WASTEWATER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT PETITION FOR INCLUSION PROPOSAL: A petition for inclusion into the Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Public Improvement District has been filed with the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Public Improvement District. Petition Information:
Name(s) of Petitioner(s): ViaWest, Inc. Description of Property: Parcel I: Lot 5, Douglas County Industrial Park F1, according to the Platt thereof recorded October 6, 1999 under Reception No. 99085870, County of Douglas, State of Colorado. Parcel II: Those beneficial non-exclusive access and utility easements as contained in Easement Agreement recorded December 29, 2000 at Reception No. 00094448. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on December 10, 2013 at 9:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the calendar of the Board of County Commissioners permits, the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, Colorado, acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Public Improvement District, will hold a public hearing at which all interested persons and citizens will be given the opportunity to be heard concerning the Petition for the above-described inclusion into the Public Improvement District in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-20-520, Colorado Revised Statutes. All persons having objections to this Petition may appear at this public hearing and show cause why the Petition should not be granted. The hearing will be held in the East Hearing Room, Arapahoe County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado. The Petitioners are the owners of property proposed to be included into the Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Public Improvement District. Additional information about the Petition is available in the Office of the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in the Villager FIrst Published November 21, 2013 Last Published December 5, 2013 Legal #: 3768 ________________________________ 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 Janet K. Hanson, John Hanson, John M. Hanson, John M. Hanson, Jr., Jack Hanson, Jason A. Marquez, Esq., Johnson Sauer Legal Group, LLC, Teller Properties, Inc., Paul H. Bodek, Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service, Colorado Department of Revenue, Stokes & Wolf, P.C., Jack Kintzele Attorney At Law, Ansar Pantry, Andrea’s Beauty Salon, Perfume Y Botanica San Antonio, Estrada & Sons You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 4th day of November, 2010, A.D. the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Polo Properties Ltd., the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: LOT 1 BLK 1 LIMA CENTER SUB 1ST FLG and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to Polo Properties Ltd.; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2009; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of John M. Hanson, Jr. for said year 2009; That said Polo Properties Ltd., on the 23rd day of August, 2013, 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 Polo Properties Ltd., at 9:00 o’clock a.m. on the 21st day of March, 2014, 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 15th day of November, 2013, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in the Villager FIrst Published November 21, 2013 Last Published December 5, 2013 Legal #: 3770 ________________________________ 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 OFI Global Asset Management, Inc., Carl A. Algermissen, OppenheimerFunds Inc., American Pacific Inc., Bill Britten, Timothy L. Abbuhl, Nora Ablutz, Bryan Cave You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 4th day of November, 2010, A.D. the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Clark Property Tax Investments, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: LOT 2 BLK 5 ARAPAHOE AIRPORT CENTER JOINT VENTURE 1ST FLG REPLAT and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to Clark Property Tax Investments; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2009; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Oppenheimer Funds Inc. for said year 2009; That said Clark Property Tax Investments, on the 21st day of August, 2013, 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 Clark Property Tax Investments, at 9:00 o’clock a.m. on the 21st day of March, 2014, 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 15th day of November, 2013, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in the Villager FIrst Published November 21, 2013 Last Published December 5, 2013 Legal #: 3771 ________________________________ 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 Premier Bank, Rocky Mountain Empire Properties LLC, Jerod C. Madeo, Dillon Court Partners LLC, Bieging, Shapiro & Barber LLP, Kim Pavlin, Land Title Guarantee Company, Steven R. Pankoski, Laurel A. Pankoski, Arapahoe County Public Trustee, Title America, Stryan Builders L.L.C., Berenbaum Weinshienk PC, Wells Fargo Bank National Association You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 4th day of November, 2010, A.D. the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Clark Property Tax Investments, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: LOT 8 BLK 1 CENTENNIAL EAST CORPORATE CENTER 3RD FLG and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to Clark Property Tax Investments; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2009; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Dillon Court Partners, LLC, for said year 2009; That said Clark Property Tax Investments, on the 21st day of August, 2013, 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 Clark Property Tax Investments, at 9:00 o’clock a.m. on the 21st day of March, 2014, 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 15th day of November, 2013, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in the Villager FIrst Published November 21, 2013 Last Published December 5, 2013 Legal #: 3772 ________________________________ BID INFORMATION ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado (the “City”) will receive sealed bids at the Public Works Department, 10001 East Costilla Avenue, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80112-3730, until 2:30 p.m., July 25, 2013, for the 2013 Traffic Signal Cleaning and Painting Project. The specifications for the 2013 Traffic Signal Cleaning and Painting project are currently available on the Greenwood Village website, www.greenwoodvillage. com/bids. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to make final determination in the event of duplications. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for opening thereof. Preference is hereby given to materials, supplies, and provisions produced, manufactured, or grown in Colorado, quality being equal to articles offered by competitors outside of the State. Colorado labor shall be employed to perform the work for which bids are requested herein to the extent of not less than eighty percent (80%) of each type or class of labor in the several classifications of skilled and common labor employed on such work, pursuant to C.R.S. § 8-17-101. 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 bids greater than Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00). The bid and the deposit shall be filed with the Public Works Department, securely sealed 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 a bid award, such bond shall be returned to the unsuccessful bidder(s). In the case of the successful bidder, the bid bond will be returned upon receipt of the required payment and performance bonds, each in the full amount of the contract price. Such bonds will be retained by the City until the two year (2) warranty period has expired. Bids will be opened publicly at 2:31 p.m., July 25, 2013, at the Greenwood Village Public Works Facility, and shall be tabulated by the City. Any questions regarding the project should be directed to Matt Gilbertson (303)-708-6146. /s/ John Sheldon , Director of Public Works Published in the Villager First Published November 21, 2013 Last Published November 28, 2013 Legal #: 3783 ________________________________
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado (the “City”) will receive sealed bids at the City Engineer’s Office, 10001 East Costilla Avenue, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80112-3730, until 3:00 pm on Friday, December 13, 2013 for William McKinley Carson Park Pond Improvements. The scope of the project includes stabilizing the edge of the existing pond and drainage way with boulders and wetland plantings. Additionally, the project involves the installation of manholes, concrete storm sewer pipe, and headwalls. The plans and specifications for William McKinley Carson Park Pond Improvements are available electronically via QuestCDN on the Greenwood Village website (www.greenwoodvillage.com/ bids). The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to make final determination in the event of duplications. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for opening thereof. There will be a mandatory pre-bid meeting on December 3, 2013 at 10:00 am. The meeting will be conducted at the Greenwood Village City Hall, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado, 80111. Please check at the front desk for the room location. 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 filed with the City Engineer’s Office, securely sealed 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 a bid award, such bond shall be returned to the unsuccessful bidder(s). In the case of the successful bidder, the bid bond will be returned upon receipt of the required payment and performance bonds, each in the full amount of the contract price Such bonds will be retained by the City until the two year (2) warranty period has expired. Bids will be opened publicly at 3:01 pm on December 13, 2013, at the Greenwood Village Maintenance Facility, and shall be tabulated by the City. Any questions regarding the project should be directed Suzanne Moore at (303) 708-6142. /s/ John Sheldon Director of Public Works Published in the Villager First Published November 21, 2013 Last Published November 28, 2013 Legal #: 3784 ________________________________ NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT For Greenwood Village Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado will make final payment at the City Hall, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591 on the 6th day of December, 2013 to Superior Roofing for all work done by said contractor for the project called City Hall Roof Replacement, said construction being within the boundaries of the City of Greenwood Village, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, subject to prior satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said work by the City of Greenwood Village. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, provisions, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractors, at any time up to and including time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim to the City Manager, City of Greenwood Village, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591, at or before the time and date hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement or claim at any time up to and including the time of final settlement will release said City of Greenwood Village, Colorado, its Council, officers, agents and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim. ATTEST: BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO /s/ Susan M. Phillips City Clerk /s/ Ronald J. Rakowsky Mayor Published in the Villager First Published November 21, 2013 Last Published November 28, 2013 Legal #: 3785 ________________________________ NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Judy Karen Paulsen, Deceased Case Number 2013PR888 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Distrcit Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado on or Before March 28, 2014, or the claims may be forever barred. Karl Paulson 10222 Silver Maple Circle Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 Published in the Villager First Published November 28, 2013 Last Published December 12, 2013 Legal #: 3798 ________________________________ 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
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PAGE 26 • THE VILLAGER • November 28, 2013 — Continued from page 25— 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 November 29, 2013. 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 First Published November 28, 2013 Legal #: 3799 ________________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP-13-65 BUSINESS PROCESS MANAGEMENT (BPM) AUTOMATED WORKFLOW SYSTEM
ROBERT S. BELICA, That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2007; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of AP, LLC, for said year 2007; That said ROBERT S. BELICA on the 5th day of September, 2013, the present holder of said certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said ROBERT S. BELICA at 9:00 AM o’clock. on the 7th day of March, 2014 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 20th day of November, 2013 A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County
Notice is hereby given that the Arapahoe County Purchasing Division will be accepting proposals to provide a Business Process Management (BPM) system for Human Services.
Published in the Villager First Published November 28, 2013 Last Published December 12, 2013 Legal #: 3802 ________________________________
A pre proposal conference will be held on Monday, December 2, 2013 @ 10:00 am at the Arapahoe County Admin I Building, IT Shared Conference Room, Ground Level, Littleton CO 80120. Vendors are encouraged to attend this conference in order to become familiar with the Specifications.
NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED
All Arapahoe County solicitations can now be obtained from the County’s website. The Request For Proposal (RFP-13-65) document can be obtained by going to the Arapahoe County website www.arapahoegov.com, then go to the Finance Department, and under the Finance Department select Purchasing then go to the Quick Link for the Rocky Mountain ePurchasing website. Submittals must be received in the Purchasing Division, located at 5334 South Prince Street, 4th Floor, Littleton, CO 80120, no later than 2:00 p.m. local time on December 19, 2013. The County reserves the right to waive any or all informalities or irregularities and to reject any or all submittals. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in the Villager First Published November 28, 2013 Legal #: 3800 ________________________________ 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 AP, LLC, DALE BEGGS, PARAGON FINANCIAL INVESTORS, LLC, ROBERT M. ALEXANDER, SOUTHEAST METRO STORM WATER AUTHORITY, CAPITAL ONE BANK, PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 10th day of November, 2008 A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to ROBERT S. BELICA, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: LOT 8 BLK 1 POTOMAC PARK and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to ROBERT S. BELICA, That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2007; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of AP, LLC, for said year 2007; That said ROBERT S. BELICA on the 5th day of September, 2013, the present holder of said certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said ROBERT S. BELICA at 9:00 AM o’clock. on the 7th day of March, 2014 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 20th day of November, 2013 A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in the Villager First Published November 28, 2013 Last Published December 12, 2013 Legal #: 3801 ________________________________ 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 AP, LLC, DALE BEGGS, PARAGON FINANCIAL INVESTORS, LLC, ROBERT M. ALEXANDER, SOUTHEAST METRO STORM WATER AUTHORITY, CAPITAL ONE BANK, PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 10th day of November, 2008 A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to ROBERT S. BELICA, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: LOT 6 BLK 1 POTOMAC PARK and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to
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 AP, LLC, DALE BEGGS, PARAGON FINANCIAL INVESTORS, LLC, ROBERT M. ALEXANDER, SOUTHEAST METRO STORM WATER AUTHORITY, CAPITAL ONE BANK, PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 10th day of November, 2008 A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to ROBERT S. BELICA, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: LOT 2 BLK 3 POTOMAC PARK and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to ROBERT S. BELICA, That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2007; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of AP, LLC, for said year 2007; That said ROBERT S. BELICA on the 5th day of September, 2013, the present holder of said certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said ROBERT S. BELICA at 9:00 AM o’clock. on the 7th day of March, 2014 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 20th day of November, 2013 A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in the Villager First Published November 28, 2013 Last Published December 12, 2013 Legal #: 3803 ________________________________ 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 LESTER L. COLE, ANN M. COLE, UNIVERSITY PRE-SCHOOL AND CHILD CARE, INC. You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 10th day of November, 2008 A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to ROBERT S. BELICA, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: THE E 200 FT OF LOT 3 EX S 17 FT BLK 3 RICHLAND ADD and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to ROBERT S. BELICA, That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2007; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of LESTSER L. COLE & ANN M. COLE, for said year 2007; That said ROBERT S. BELICA on the 5th day of September, 2013, the present holder of said certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said ROBERT S. BELICA at 9:00 AM o’clock. on the 7th day of March, 2014 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 20th day of November, 2013 A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in the Villager First Published November 28, 2013 Last Published December 12, 2013 Legal #: 3804
________________________________ 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 EUGENE’S INDUSTRIAL CLEANING SERVICE, LLC, REX A. WEIMER, JEROLD R. WILCZEWSKI, JW LIENS, REOCO, LLC, TADGH MACAULAY, You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 10th day of November, 2008 A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to GERALD MORRIS, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: UNIT 202 BLDG B10 AS PER CONDO DECLARATION RECORDED IN B3414 P741 SPINNAKER RUN II CONDOS and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to GERALD MORRIS, That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2007; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of JEROLD R. WILCZEWSKI, for said year 2007; That said GERALD MORRIS on the 5th day of September, 2013, 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 GERALD MORRIS at 9:00 AM o’clock. on the 7th day of March, 2014 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 20th day of November, 2013 A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in the Villager First Published November 28, 2013 Last Published December 12, 2013 Legal #: 3805 ________________________________ 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 MEADOW HILLS IV CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., COLORADO PROPERTY MANAGEMENT GROUP, THE GENESEE COMPANY, DAVID L. DENTON, ROGER CLINKENBEARD, JOYCE CLINKENBEARD You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 15th day of November, 2000 A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to MARK EAMES, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: TRACT A BLK 1 MEADOW HILLS COUNTRY CLUB SUB 12TH FLG and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to MARK EAMES, That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 1999; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of MEADOW HILLS IV CONDOMINIUM ASSOC INC., for said year 1999; That said MARK EAMES on the 16th day of September, 2013, 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 MARK EAMES at 9:00 AM o’clock. on the 7th day of March, 2014 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 20th day of November, 2013 A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in the Villager First Published November 28, 2013 Last Published December 12, 2013 Legal #: 3806 ________________________________ 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 BARBARA PARRISH You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 15th day of November, 2000 A.D. the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Arapahoe County, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: TRACT A HOMESTEAD OFFICE PARK 1ST FLG and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to Arapahoe County; That said tax lien sale was made to
satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 1999; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Barbara Parrish for said year 1999; That on the 20th day of November, 2000, A.D. said Arapahoe County assigned said certificate of purchase to MARK EAMES. That said MARK EAMES, on the 16th day of September 2013, 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 MARK EAMES, at 9 AM o’clock. on the 7th day of March, 2013, 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 20th day of November, 2013, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in the Villager First Published November 28, 2013 Last Published December 12, 2013 Legal #: 3807 ________________________________ 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 ANTELOPE INVESTORS, LLC, JERRY M. ROHLFS, THE COLLECTIONS COMPANY, LLC, ALBION INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED, FIRSTIER BANK, FDIC, JAMES M. ELLIOT, ALMA INVESTMENTS, 2011-SIP-1 RADC VENTURE, LLC., HRC SVC POOL II ACQUISITION, ANDREW J. BLOOM, HUDSON REALTY CAPITAL LLC, PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 4th day of November, 2010 A.D. the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Arapahoe County, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: LOT 144 ANTELOPE HILLS 1ST FLG EX M/R’S and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to Arapahoe County; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2009; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Barbara Parrish for said year 2009; That on the 17th day of March, 2011, A.D. said Arapahoe County assigned said certificate of purchase to EVONE LLC. That said EVONE LLC, on the 5th day of October, 2013, 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 EVONE LLC, at 9 AM o’clock. on the 7th day of March, 2013, 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 20th day of November, 2013, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in the Villager First Published November 28, 2013 Last Published December 12, 2013 Legal #: 3808 ________________________________ CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AN APPLICATION FOR A BEER & WINE LICENSE DECEMBER 19, 2013 Notice is hereby given that the Centennial Liquor Licensing Authority will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at 6:00 p.m., Centennial Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, Colorado, to consider an application for a new Beer & Wine License for Larkburger of Colorado, LLC dba Larkburger, 7530 S. University Blvd Unit 100, Centennial, CO 80122. The applicant is a corporation: Adam Baker, Managing Member 7530 S. University Blvd Unit 100 Centennial, CO 80122 Public comment will be heard at the hearing or written communications regarding the issuance of this license may be submitted to the Liquor License Administrator, Centennial Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, CO 80112 by no later than December 19, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. By order of Brenda J. Madison, City Clerk November 18, 2013. /s/ Barbara Setterlind Deputy City Clerk Published in the Villager First Published November 28, 2013 Legal #: 3809 ________________________________ CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE ORDINANCE 17, SERIES 2013 A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE AMENDING ARTICLE XVII, CHAPTER 16 OF THE CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS Copies of the Ordinances are on file at the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Published in the Villager First Published November 28, 2013 Legal #: 3810
________________________________ NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT For Greenwood Village Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado will make final payment at the City Hall, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591 at 4:00 p.m. on December 20, 2013 to Aggregate Industries – WCR, Inc., for all work done by said contractor for the project called 2012 Pavement Rehabilitation Project said construction being within the boundaries of the City of Greenwood Village, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, subject to prior satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said work by the City of Greenwood Village. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, provisions, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractors, at any time up to and including time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim to the City Manager, City of Greenwood Village, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591, at or before the time and date hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement or claim at any time up to and including the time of final settlement will release said City of Greenwood Village, Colorado, its Council, officers, agents and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim. ATTEST: BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO /s/ Susan M. Phillips, City Clerk /s/ Ronald J. Rakowsky, Mayor Published in the Villager First Published November 28, 2013 Last Published December 5, 2013 Legal #: 3811 ________________________________ NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT For Greenwood Village Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado will make final payment at the City Hall, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591 on the 6th day of December, 2013 to Superior Roofing for all work done by said contractor for the project called City Hall Roof Replacement, said construction being within the boundaries of the City of Greenwood Village, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, subject to prior satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said work by the City of Greenwood Village. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, provisions, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractors, at any time up to and including time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim to the City Manager, City of Greenwood Village, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591, at or before the time and date hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement or claim at any time up to and including the time of final settlement will release said City of Greenwood Village, Colorado, its Council, officers, agents and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim. ATTEST: BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO /s/ Susan M. Phillips City Clerk /s/ Ronald J. Rakowsky Mayor Published in the Villager First Published November 28, 2013 Last Published December 5, 2013 Legal #: 3812 ________________________________ ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado (the “City”) will receive sealed bids at the City Engineer’s Office, 10001 East Costilla Avenue, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80112-3730, until 3:00 pm on Friday, December 13, 2013 for William McKinley Carson Park Pond Improvements. The scope of the project includes stabilizing the edge of the existing pond and drainage way with boulders and wetland plantings. Additionally, the project involves the installation of manholes, concrete storm sewer pipe, and headwalls. The plans and specifications for William McKinley Carson Park Pond Improvements are available electronically via QuestCDN on the Greenwood Village website (www.greenwoodvillage.com/ bids). The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to make final determination in the event of duplications. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for opening thereof. There will be a mandatory pre-bid meeting on December 3, 2013 at 10:00 am. The meeting will be conducted at the Greenwood Village City Hall, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado, 80111. Please check at the front desk for the room location. 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 filed with the City Engineer’s Office, securely sealed 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 a bid award, such bond shall be returned to the unsuccessful bidder(s). In the case of the successful bidder, the bid bond will be returned upon receipt of the required payment and performance bonds, each
in the full amount of the contract price Such bonds will be retained by the City until the two year (2) warranty period has expired. Bids will be opened publicly at 3:01 pm on December 13, 2013, at the Greenwood Village Maintenance Facility, and shall be tabulated by the City. Any questions regarding the project should be directed Suzanne Moore at (303) 708-6142. /s/ John Sheldon Director of Public Works Published in the Villager First Published November 28, 2013 Last Published December 5, 2013 Legal #: 3813 ________________________________ CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE NOTICE OF PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Greenwood Village City Council on December 16, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. at the Greenwood Village City Hall, 6060 South Quebec Street, to consider Case #13-39-MDP-A Request for a Master Development Plan Amendment for the Denver Technological Center. The City initiated Master Plan Amendment (MDP) will establish the City’s development standards and review process for the planning area consisting of approximately 446 acres with Belleview Avenue on the north, I-25 on the west, Orchard Road on the south and Yosemite Street on the east. A copy of the recommended MDP document is on file at City Hall. The plan can be viewed on the City’s website (Development Cases). Additional information may be obtained by calling Joy McGee, Planning Manager, Community Development (303) 486-5791. BY ORDER OF THE GREENWOOD VILLAGE CITY COUNCIL SUSAN M. PHILLIPS, MMC, CITY CLERK Published in the Villager First Published November 28, 2013 Legal #: 3814 ________________________________ NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET AND NOTICE CONCERNING BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2014 has been submitted to the Parker Jordan Metropolitan District (“District”). Such proposed budget will be considered at a special meeting of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 2, 2013, at CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 500, Greenwood Village, Colorado. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a resolution to amend the 2013 budget for the District will also be considered at the above-referenced meeting of the Board of Directors of the District. A copy of the proposed budget and a copy of the resolution to amend the 2013 budget are available for public inspection at the offices of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 500, Greenwood Village, Colorado. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the budget or final adoption of the resolution to amend the 2013 budget, file or register any objections thereto. Dated November 18, 2013. PARKER JORDAN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Don Leyn Secretary Published in the Villager First Published November 28, 2013 Legal #: 3815 ________________________________ NOTICE OF PROPOSED 2013 BUDGET NOTICE OF PROPOSED 2014 BUDGET VERONA ESTATES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 2 CITY OF CENTENNIAL, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that proposed budgets have been submitted to the Boards of Directors of the Verona Estates Metropolitan District Nos. 1 and 2 (the “Districts”) for fiscal years 2013 and 2014. Copies of the proposed 2013 and 2014 budgets are on file in the office of the Districts’ Accountant, Simmons & Wheeler, P.C., 8005 S. Chester Street, Suite 150, Centennial, CO 80112, where same are available for public inspection. Such proposed 2013 and 2014 budgets will be considered at a special meeting to be held at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 11, 2013, at the offices of Century Communities, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 650, Greenwood Village, Colorado. Any interested elector within the Districts may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2013 and 2014 budgets, inspect the 2013 and 2014 budgets and file or register any objections thereto. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this notice is given and duly posted pursuant to statute. VERONA ESTATES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 2 By:/s/ MaryAnn M. McGeady McGeady Sisneros, P.C. Attorney for the Districts Published in the Villager First Published November 28, 2013 Legal #: 3816 ________________________________ NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Arthiur Lee Blakelly, Deceased Case Number 2013PR 816 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to Arapahoe County District Court, County OF ARAPAHOE, State of Colorado on or before April 8, 2014, or the claims may be forever barred. Kevin M. Wein for Co-Personal Representatives Miranda F. Blakely and Arlene C. Young 8557 West Quarles Place Littleton, CO 80128 (720) 283 0820 kevinmwein@gmail.com Published in the Villager First Published November 28, 2013 Last Published December 12, 2013 Legal #: 3816
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EVENTS www.bestchamber.com • 303-795-0142
Stories and photos submitted by Terry McElhaney
For a complete calendar of South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce events or more information, visit our web site at www.bestchamber.com or call 303-795-0142.
Monday, Dec. 2
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Ribbon Cutting Celebration In the Streets at SouthGlenn, 6955 S. York St., Centennial Chamber Connectors Meeting The Chamber Center
Tuesday, Dec. 3
Business Bible Study The Chamber Center Business After Hours at the Trail of Lights Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield, 8500 Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton
Wednesday, Dec. 4 The 2012 Economic Forecast Breakfast was a sell-out event.
‘Creating a Thriving Community’ 27th Annual Economic Forecast Breakfast is Dec. 13
Are you interested in the economic vitality of the South Metro Denver area? Do you own a business in the area? Does the economic future keep you up at night? Do you want to find out more about how local, state and national economies work? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, the 27th Annual Economic Forecast Breakfast, Friday, Dec. 13 at 7 a.m.,
themed “Creating a Thriving Community” is a must-attend event. Since 1987, the South Metro Denver Economic Forecast Breakfasts have proven to be informative, thought provoking and entertaining for thousands of business leaders. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join Denver’s movers & shakers for this annual event. Our current agenda includes introductions from Kenneth W. Lund, Executive Director of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and the 2014 economic forecasts from Dr. Rich
Wobbekind of the University of Colorado, Dr. Martin Shields of Colorado State University, and Michael Wolf of Wells Fargo Securities. EDG Director Jeff Holwell is excited at the line up of speakers. “All of this year’s speakers are at the forefront of their profession and understand the practical and academic perspectives of our local and national economy. I’m sure that this will be an extremely informative event and our attendees will leave with useful knowledge to help guide them into the new year,” he said.
Regis taps chamber investor for MBA coursework Last year, a group of Regis University School of Management students embraced the opportunity to conduct a comprehensive business analysis for South Metro Denver Chamber Investor Chinook Tavern. The restaurant graciously invited student teams to study infrastructure, brand, finances and human resources for the two-month project and came away with impressive results. This year, the chamber invited Regis to again link a group of MBA students with one of their investors. Bill Chrismer, proprietor of the upscale GQ Barber Lounge in downtown Denver, willingly engaged the students; guiding the students as they examined all aspects of his business. The students also had the benefit of chamber mentors; especially Terry Peltes (chairman of the Peltes Group) and John Brackney (chamber president and CEO). Brian Bartony (chamber’s senior marketing & visibility consultant) continued to be essential in his expert facilitation of the project. The SoM determined that selecting MBA and MS-Organization Leadership students with honorslevel GPAs, diverse and substantial business resumes, and who had already completed most of their respective curricula would be the
most effective. Most SoM graduate students are working professionals. The SoM approved this project as a substitute for the Capstone course, setting a precedent for Capstone substitution and illustrating the importance of this opportunity for the SoM. The selected SoM students were assigned to three teams, consistent with their academic and professional skills sets. The three teams were: Market Strategy, Strategic Human Resources and Business Analysis & Finance. The teams worked with Bill Chrismer and key GQ Barber Lounge staff, the chamber and Regis faculty to produce an impressive deliverable and presentation at the conclusion of the intensive eight-week course. Chrismer reports that he has already implemented some of the students’ recommendations and is considering others. “The students were very industrious and demonstrated a remarkable, in-depth knowledge of the business world. Even more important, they showed keen insight into my particular business model and
provided a framework of actionable items to work from. They were a delight to work with and were extremely professional,” he said. Students who took part were equally pleased with the coursework. Student Nevia Chiclacos said, “The experience with the South Denver Metro Chamber has been extraordinary. Not only was it a real business with real business problems, I learned more than just ‘business’ can teach. I took away real life skills that can be applied in any industry and any business. It is definitely a must take class!” MBA student David Kaplan said, “This course was very unique in the fact that it gave me a chance to put my skill sets and education to the test in an unfamiliar industry. I was able to utilize my fellow students experience and insights in deciding the best course of action for the chosen business. The ability to work with different mentors and professors was very rewarding as it was based on a real business in real time. I would highly recommend this course for anyone who would like to dive into the local business community and help a business plan for their future success.” The University is already in the planning stages for another round of student business studies for the 2014 school year.
Rock Canyon High School, School of Business Program Cabela’s, Ridgegate Parkway & I-25, Lone Tree Sponsored by Wells Fargo and WhippleWood CPAs, the Economic Forecast Breakfast is the South Metro Denver Chamber’s largest event of the year. This annual breakfast is hosted by the South Metro Denver Economic Development Group and will include our most prominent clients and up to 800 attendees. There is always ample opportunity for interaction and networking before, during and after the event. RSVP for the event at the Chamber’s Meetup site: www.Meetup.com/ bestchamber or by calling 303795-0142.
Thursday, Dec. 5
Healthcare Policy Taskforce The Chamber Center Teambuilding for Success Building a Communication Culture The Chamber Center FastTracks New Investor Orientation The Chamber Center Colorado Heights University & Silpada Designs Student Success Event 3001 S. Federal Blvd., Denver
Friday, Dec. 6
Social Marketing for Business: Planning Social Media Marketing for 2014 The Chamber Center
The EDG has been working since 1987 to enhance the local economic climate through education, collaboration and action. The Group’s strategic priorities include business retention and expansion, business attraction, economic development advocacy, community and business information and local government access. For more information on this important group, contact EDG Director Jeff Holwell at jholwell@bestchamber.com or call 303-795-0142.
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Cherry Creek Schools honor our nation’s heroes Submitted by CCSD There were kindergarteners waving flags, elementary students singing sweetly, middle school students reading heartfelt words of thanks, and high school students giving a standing ovation to a Medal of Honor recipient. Those are just a few of the ways students throughout the Cherry Creek School District paid tribute to our nation’s heroes during Veterans Week 2013. This is the third consecutive year that every school in the district held a special event or tribute to recognize and thank local veterans and active duty servicemen and women for their service and sacrifice. “What’s beautiful for us is we bring those service members in and we say ‘thank you,’” said Dr. Harry Bull, superintendent of Cherry Creek Schools. “Most important, they get to interact with our students. They get to talk to them, they get to see them, and our kids get to meet those individuals who have made that sacrifice.” Willow Creek Elementary hosted a patriotic assembly to honor members of the Armed Forces, including WWII Army veteran Howard Heck. He turned 90 on Veterans Day, and his granddaughters, Grace and Anabel Amine, led the crowd in a rousing rendition of “Happy Birthday” in his honor. Students at Sky Vista Middle School staged a “Living Museum,” featuring friends and relatives who served in the military. Sixth-grader Sidney Parker proudly introduced her greatgrandfather, PFC Jay L. Swen-
son, who received the Distinguished Service Cross and the Purple Heart for his service in the U.S. Army during World War II. At West Middle School, students showed their support for our troops and our veterans by waving flags outside their school on Veterans Day and making an American flag mosaic in the gym during their school assembly. AVID students from Grandview High School visited Denver’s Veteran’s and delivered goodie bags and handwritten thank you notes to injured servicemen and women, while students at Overland High School gave a standing ovation to Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Peter Lemon, who had an important message for them. “You are the future of this country. The greatest nation in the world. That is your responsibility,” said Lemon, who stayed after the assembly to talk with every single student and staff member who waited patiently to shake his hand and thank him for his service. Across the district, veterans and active duty servicemen and women said they were touched by the tributes. “This is really an honor to be recognized and invited here,” said U.S. Navy veteran Harold Nicholson, after attending the assembly at Willow Creek Elementary. “We didn’t get a welcome home. This is our welcome home,” said an emotional Vic Rhodes, who served in Vietnam and was deeply touched by the tribute he and other veterans and active duty servicemen and women received at Mission Viejo Elementary.
Grandview High School AVID students spent Veterans Day evening at the Veterans Administration Hospital, delivering goodie bags and visiting with injured servicemen and women.
Cherry Creek High School and the school’s Future Soldiers of America club honored veterans and active duty servicemen and women during a Veterans Day breakfast and program.
Photos courtesy of CCSD
West Middle School Web leaders and Student Council members waved flags outside their school to show their support for our troops and our veterans on Veterans Day.
Students at West Middle School created an American flag mosaic to honor their military guests during the school’s Veterans Week assembly.
It was standing room only in the Willow Creek gymnasium, as the school honored our nation’s heroes with a patriotic program.
WWII veteran Howard Heck listens as his granddaughters, Grace and Anabel Amine, lead the audience in singing Happy Birthday during the Veterans Day assembly at Willow Creek Elementary.
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Guest Column
Englewood stakeholders and community
Submitted by Brian Ewert, Superintendent of Englewood Schools It’s no secret that the success of our children determines the success of our community, our state, our country and our world. As community members, you have a stake in the success of our schools, which is why I would like to share with you the current state of Englewood School District and where the district is headed in the future. Three and a half years ago, the Englewood Board of Education provided me with the opportunity to take the lead in charting a course for Englewood Schools. At that time, the district had been categorized by the Colorado Department of Education as a “Turnaround” district, based on criteria and metrics outlined in the District Performance Framework, including student achievement and growth, academic gaps, and postsecondary and workforce readiness. Since this rating was considered unacceptable by CDE, the district had five years to show improvement to an acceptable level or face the possibility of losing accreditation and other potential statutory consequences. So, I gathered the Englewood staff, we made a commitment to each other, to this community, and to our students that we would improve, get off CDE’s five year clock, and make significant changes to our system by improving programming, interventions, the use of data, and (most importantly) implementing a preK-12 researchbased instructional model. We also agreed that we would be relentless about our work regardless of the complexity of the challenges we faced. We agreed that the students of Englewood are as bright as any in Colorado and
Brian Ewert they deserve the highest quality programming, coupled with high standards and expectations, and implemented with fidelity, intensity, and consistency. Our work was cut out for us, and it still is. But in the past three years, the staff at Englewood Schools and I have been working to honor our commitments to the students and community. We are pleased to announce that our classification is now that of “Accredited with Improvement”, which is considered an acceptable rating by CDE and has stopped the clock from ticking. We still have work to do. While this rating is considered “acceptable” it is not where we want to be. We have made many changes to the system and the results will follow, but we have more changes to make in the future. I’d like to share with you many of the improvements we have made in the past three and a half years and some that are currently underway.
First and foremost, one of the most important changes we’ve made in Englewood is having all educators adopt a proven instructional model to aid students in learning and retaining information. The model is designed to increase student engagement by allowing students to think for themselves and to be accountable for their own learning, thus gradually releasing the responsibility of learning from that of the teacher to that of the student. Through this model, there is an expectation that students learn the required 21st century skills of communication, collaboration, critical thinking and citizenship. Beyond instruction, we seek to engage students inside and outside the classroom and to give them the best access possible to educational tools. For example, all of our elementary school through middle school students have received an iPad to use in the classroom and to take home if their parents wish. The purpose of the iPad is to provide students access to a wide range of curriculum, interventions and a library of over 3,000 books, sorted by their reading level and content preferences. This expands the opportunity for students to be engaged in learning beyond the seven-hour school day, and from any location they desire. For older students, we are revamping our post-secondary preparedness outcomes and focusing on the future of graduates of our high schools. New school construction allows us to make sure we have the spaces students need to facilitate learning that will help them be successful in college and in careers; such as new STEM labs, a new fabrication lab, a culinary arts/hospitality classroom, cosmetology and more. Along with enhanced programs, we
also offer many options for high school students to help them succeed or get ahead, such as concurrent enrollment, advanced placement classes, and a student support center. Our high school graduation rates are evidence that we are engaging more and more of our secondary students. For the 2012/2013 school year, Englewood High School’s projected graduation rate (still being finalized with CDE) is 77.4 percent, which may exceed the state average for the first time since 2009. Our alternative high school— Colorado’s Finest Alternative High School—serves at-risk students, 82 percent of which are from out of district. Its four-year graduation rate is projected to be at 23 percent for 2012/2013, its five-year rate is at 41.5 percent, making it one of the highest-performing alternative high schools in the state. I am pleased with the academic progress our students have made so far. However, the progress will only continue if we keep moving forward with innovations that allow our students to have the best learning environment possible. One resource that we can never get enough of for our students and teachers is time. Some of our students come to our schools already behind their peers in learning, and these students need extra time to catch up. In other cases, it’s just better to be able to devote more time to a specific subject area to allow for more creativity, insight and choice. For that reason, we will be partnering with Generation Schools Network™ to use creative scheduling that will allow up to 30 percent more learning time for students, smaller class sizes, and more planning and collaboration time for teachers.
We also recognize that students who don’t feel safe or accepted at school often have trouble learning or succeeding and realizing their full potential. We have decided to bring the Challenge Day program to our schools to promote a morepositive school culture, which will help students and teachers have a deeper understanding and empathy toward individual and unique differences, and therefore promote an enhanced learning environment and sustained academic success. Adding new programs, responding to individual students’ needs, incorporating technology, and ensuring the wellbeing of the whole student isn’t cheap. We know that we must invest funds into our priorities in order to bring them to fruition. However, we also know that being fiscally responsible is the only way to sustain our school district and to be good stewards of taxpayers’ money. We seek grants for programs whenever possible, and we also have fantastic partners that help fund programs, such as the Morgridge Family Foundation. I invite you to take a look at our finances on our website, at http:// englewoodschools.net. Select Departments, then Business Services, then Financial Transparency. We are committed to being open and honest about the state of our finances at all times. Finally, I’d like to thank the entire staff of Englewood Schools for their hard work, dedication and commitment. Change is never easy, and as you can see, we’ve been doing a lot of it. I’d also like to thank the Englewood community for its support. As the schools thrive, so will the community, so please know that all of your support is helping enhance your neighborhood and your city.
Center. Jews Do Dylan - A Tribute to Bob Dylan by Jewish Dec. 13, Acoustic Eidolon Dec. 13, New Time Ensemble - World Music Night Dec. 14, Turtle Island Quartet Dec. 14, Chuck Pyle - Christmas Album Release Dec. 20, Chris Daniels & Friends Holiday Party Dec. 21, Jeff Scroggins & Colorado w/ Mara Levine and special guests “Top of the Hill”
Ricketson Theatre, Denver Performing Arts Center, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver. World Premiere by Matthew Lopez. Music-filled
comedy about Casey, an Elvis impersonator whose dive bar act is being replaced with a drag show. Visit www.denvertheater.org.
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Children’s Museum of Denver: Dec. 3, 2121 Children’s Museum Drive, Denver. www.mychildsmuseum.org Denver Art Museum: Dec. 7, 100 W. 14th Ave., Denver. Visit www. denverartmuseum.org Denver Museum of Nature and Science: Dec. 9, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver. Visit www.dmns.org.
South Suburban Rec Centers To Feature Local Artists
Through Dec. 24, South Suburban Parks and Recreation’s Goodson and Lone Tree Recreation Centers are featuring temporary art exhibitions by local artists. South Suburban’s Public Art Committee encourages Colorado artists to submit an application to temporarily display their artwork at various recreation facilities. For a complete list of guidelines and an art exhibition application, visit www.sspr. org. Frank Foster’s photographs will be exhibited at Lone Tree Recreation Center at 10249 Ridgegate Circle, Lone Tree, 303708-3500. J. Mensen, photographer and R. Dickey, ink portrait artist are exhibiting at Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Boulevard, Centennial. 303798-2476.
‘Annie’
Through Dec. 29, Littleton Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Little Orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts, despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. Visit www. townhallartscenter.com/packages.asp or call 303-794-2787.
Tickets on sale for Grand Symphony Sweepstakes
One of the largest fundraising initiatives of the year, The Great Symphony Sweepstakes supports the Colorado Symphony’s year-round performances, youth education programs and On Location concerts throughout Colorado. Grand Prize: 2014 Mercedes E350 Convertible, One Year Free Parking at DPAC. Two Tickets to Each 2014/15 Colorado Symphony Program at Boettcher Concert Hall. Full details are available at www. greatsymphonysweepstakes.com.
December Swallow Hill Music Concerts
All shows at 8pm at 71 E. Yale Ave. unless otherwise indicated. Visit www. swalowhillmusic.org. Dec. 6 – 7, Cheryl Wheeler w/ special guest Kenny White Dec. 7, Kindred Spirits Dec. 8, 7 p.m., L2 Arts and Culture
‘Three acts, two dancers, one radio host’
Dec. 7, 8 p.m., Buell Theater, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver. Ira Glass of “This American Life” joined forces with Monica Bill Barnes & Company for an evening of dance and radio. Glass is the creator and host of WBEZ Chicago’s public radio show “This American Life,” which is distributed by Public Radio International and heard on over 500 public radio stations, including KCFR (Colorado Public radio) in Denver; its podcast most weeks is the most popular podcast in America. Tickets are on sale now at www. denvercenter.org.
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SouthGlenn’s Best Buy wins national award Store presents Arapahoe High School with a $5,000 check
By Tom Barry Intel sponsored a national contest with thousands of individual retail stores competing to test their knowledge of computer technology. Participants included Best Buy, Office Max, Office Depot, Micro Center and other computer retailers. This program was designed to educate retail staffs about Intel products and capabilities. Individual retail staffs from throughout the country attained points by watching e-learning programs, taking online tests and enduring mystery shoppers that would quiz employees. Streets at SouthGlenn’s Best Buy staff placed second in the national competition. Intel then shared that this store could select a group to receive a donation from the noted chip-processing giant. Arapahoe’s progressive IT push During the Nov. 20 final lunch period, 400 Arapahoe High School students were surprised to learn of an impromptu announcement. The school’s Principal Natalie Pramenko said Best Buy and Intel had something to share. Pramenko was atop a small raised stage in the cafeteria with Dawn Estenor, Intel’s district manager, and Best Buy of The Streets at SouthGlenn’s staff Cindy Dodson, James Bakeman and Jason McMillan.
Dawn Estenor (left) of Intel, Arapahoe’s Natalie Pramenko and Best Buy’s Cindy Dodson, James Bakeman and Jason McMillan from the SouthGlenn store
Photos by Tom Barry
“The Best Buy store at SouthGlenn came in second amongst our retailers throughout the nation and they really know about Intel in the world of computers and tablets,” Estenor said. A colorful large blue check for $5,000 was then presented to Pramenko for the school’s IT endeavors from Intel and Best Buy. “We see a lot of Arapahoe High School students shop here in preparation for their school year or as
they go off to college,” said Dodson, connected sales manager for the store. The Best Buy staff determined that providing Arapahoe students would directly assist their students with enhanced technology within the community. “The donation helps us to continue to move to a one-to-one technology ratio,” said Pramenko. The school has 68 percent of the freshmen class bringing their own
Cindy Dodson of Best Buy at The Streets at SouthGlenn proudly shows her store’s second place award from Intel in national competition. technology – laptops and tablets - to perts in their field that it made this school. Next year, the school hopes contest simple for them. They do to have all freshmen and sopho- this everyday, all year long. It gives mores utilizing personal computer us the opportunity to assist customtechnology. Arapahoe loans some ers and students, so that my assisstudents a Google Chrome Book tants can pass on their knowledge. during the school year. “The days of books, pencil and “I can’t believe how incredible paper are coming to an end. By my team was in driving the suchelping the students of Arapahoe cess of the Intel contest to benefit High School have the latest techArapahoe High School and their students,” said Dodson. “Best Buy nology, we can ensure that you can and my team specifically are so fo- not only learn on pace with the rest cused on training and becoming ex- of America, but lead it.”
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CCSD students earn perfect ACT score Four Cherry Creek School District students were among the 17 students statewide who were honored Nov. 14 by the Colorado Board of Education for earning a perfect score of 36 on the ACT taken by every high school junior in Colorado last spring. Those students are: • Rick Laoprasert, Cherry Creek High School • Nate Gibby, Cherokee Trail High School • David Mathews, Cherokee Trail High School • Susan Niederhoff, Smoky Hill High School Students in the Cherry Creek School District consistently score above the state and national average on the ACT. The district average ACT composite score for 2013 is 21.6. The Colorado average is 20.1 and the national aver-
age score is 20.9. Cherokee Trail seniors David Mathews and Nate Gibby both took the test more than once, but didn’t do any other significant preparation. “I took the test twice before and got a 35 both times,” said Gibby, who hopes to attend Stanford and study finance and investment banking. “Once I got a 35, I set my goal for a 36. I knew I could do it.” Mathews, who plans to study business at Stanford, said he was “kind of surprised” by his score. “It was great! The best part was the odds of getting a perfect 36,” he said. “There were 788 students who got a perfect score out of 1.6 million students who took the test.” The ACT is a standardized
Four Cherry Creek School District students earned a perfect score of 36 on the ACT. They are (L to R): Rick Laoprasert, Cherry Creek HS; Nate Gibby, Cherokee Trail HS; David Mathews, Cherokee Trail HS; and Susan Niederhoff, Smoky Hill HS. exam taken by high school students to gauge their college and career readiness. Students are assessed with four multiple choice
subject tests in English, reading, math and science. All four-year colleges and universities in the U.S. accept the ACT for the col-
lege admissions process. Students often see an increase in their score the more times they take it, but few attain a perfect score.
ACC named 2014 Military Friendly Schools Submitted by ACC Arapahoe Community College has been named to Victory Media’s 2014 Military Friendly Schools list. The annual Military Friendly Schools list honors the top 20 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools in the country that are doing the most to embrace America’s military service members, veterans and spouses as students and to ensure their success on campus. Victory Media is the premier media entity for military personnel transitioning into civilian life. The Military Friendly Schools website features the list, interactive tools and search functionality to help military students find the
best school to suit their unique needs and preferences. The 1,868 colleges, universities and trade schools on this year’s list exhibit leading practices in the recruitment and retention of students with military experience. These schools have world-class programs and policies for student support on campus, academic accreditation, credit policies, flexibility and other services to those who served. This is the third consecutive year in which ACC has garnered recognition. Now in its fifth year, the Military Friendly Schools list is compiled through extensive research and a data-driven survey of more than 10,000
schools nationwide approved for veterans affairs tuition funding. The survey results that comprise the 2014 list were independently tested by Ernst & Young based upon the weightings and methodology established by Victory Media. Each year, schools taking the survey are held to a higher standard than the previous year via improved methodology, criteria and weightings developed with the assistance of an Academic Advisory Board consisting of educators from schools across the country. For more information contact Nancy Nickless at nancy. nickless@arapahoe.edu or 303-797-5934.
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Loveseat $569 • Chair $359 • Ottoman $189
2-Piece, Bonded Leather Sectional
$
0QQ-213-2PC
799
$
2D-6650S
1191
Loveseat $1091 • Chair $964 • Ottoman $341
3-Piece Sectional
$
B-735-3PC
960
Ottoman $269 (not shown)
Push-Back Recliner
$
Bonded Leather Recliner
138
$
Recliner
178
$
198
$
219
1C-9639
Accent Chair
$
79
2-Piece Chair with Ottoman
239
269
1C1-9639
$
$
Power Recliner $
Stocked in 2 colors
1H2-117R
Bonded Leather Rocker Recliner
Rocker Recliner
1A-587R
89
2G-9615RKR
Arm Chair
Stocked in 2 colors
$
96
2E-9393RKR
Accent Chair
$
139
Stocked in 2 colors
$
Chaise
188
Stocked in 3 colors 1A-550-BL
1B-903BLK
1B-903BRN
1D-7005
1A-507
1A1-507
1M-205C
1M-205G
1M-205R
1A-550-BR
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