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By Tom Barry On Aug. 30, several thousand volunteers for the BMW Championship at Cherry Hills Country Club were treated to a special party in advance of the globally televised tournament, set for Sept. 1 – 7. The stately club was in tip-top condition with finely manicured greens and massive bright white tents and other structures to accommodate a temporary gift shop and hospitality areas. Volunteers arrived in bright yellow school busses and walked up to the expansive makeshift retail store that contained nearly everything with BMW and Cherry Hills Country Club logos. The most popular items appeared to be colorful polo-like shirts, hats, visors and golf stools. A lively band played outside the clubhouse as volunteers toured the course and areas that would host 70 of the world’s best golfers. “Ten percent of all of the 2,500plus volunteers for the tournament are members at the Cherry Hills Country Club, which means that at least that amount of people are volunteering from the local community, given that the vast majority of our members live close by,” said Kevin Hood, Cherry Hills’ general manager, noting that a number from nearby Glenmoor Country Club are also volunteering. Hood, attired in a long-sleeved white shirt and a classy straw hat, greeted volunteers as they crossed under the massive white bridge adjacent the clubhouse adorned with
sponsor logos. In the background was a mammoth colorful poster featuring three popular golfers. “It was a very fun event with a discount in the merchandise tent, and a picnic dinner that included hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches and fruit and veggie kabobs
and ice cream treats,” said Jennifer Bater, a volunteer and avid golfer. Kevin Hood, general manager of Cherry Hills Country Club, stands with BMW Championship volunteers Amy Fisher and Becky Gutrich. Photos by Tom Barry
BMW Championship affecting traffic, parking By Tom Barry Cherry Hills Village and the Cherry Hills Country Club have been planning for several years to host the prestigious BMW Championship and it shows in the layout for traffic and parking. The Village’s 22-sworn-officer department, along with six neighboring law enforcement agencies, are providing security and traffic services this week. Meanwhile, the nation’s top 70 golfers are vying for the J.K. Wadley Trophy, the purse and the prestige in the third of four events in the FedEx Cup. Around 30,000 people were ex-
pected to view the weeklong activities and tournament with he number of spectators expected to ramp up each day until the final round on Sunday, Sept. 7. Traffic lanes have shifted on University Boulevard, maintaining two traffic lanes in both the south and northbound directions. An additional bus drop off lane was to be added along the sidewalk on the west side of University, close to the club’s tennis courts where some spectators were to be dropped off. Residents were encouraged to consider alternate routes.
There are several designated parking lots in the Village and adjacent municipalities, while larger lots outside the city are accommodating the majority of vehicles. A massive parking lot near E-470 and Peoria Street is accepting 8,000 vehicles and offering complimentary shuttle service. “We have to keep the flow of traffic moving. We encourage everyone to not park in the city, unless it is in a designated parking lot,” said Sgt. Patrick Wilson of the Cherry Hills Police Department. The ticket for illegal parking is
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National golf experts reflect on Cherry Hills course ‘… hit the ball high off the tee, it will go forever’ By Tom Barry On Aug. 25, Johnny Miller, NBC’s lead golf analyst, and Brandel Chamblee of the Golf Channel joined a conference call with local and national media to give their thoughts on upcoming tournaments and reflect on Cherry Hills Country Club in advance of the BMW Championship. Miller is one of the world’s most esteemed and popular players, having captured 25 PGA wins and numerous other championships. Chamblee ranked among the top 100 money earners for six straight years. “I know Cherry Hills a little bit for the BMW, maybe more than a lot of the other announcers do,” said Miller of the challenging course. “I’ve played there several times, but there’s going to be a little different event with the high altitude and everything.” Miller said he was looking forward to covering the playoffs from his eagle’s-eye perch above the crowd. “Seems like the guys have really bought into it. Of course, if I got paid that much, I’d probably have bought into it too,” he said. “So it seems like $10 million has got the attention of the best players in the world and has got a lot of them by the throat,” Chamblee added. Miller played the fabled Cherry Hills links with Andy North during the U.S. Open. North won the event. “I’ve watched it played – and having played there several times, it’s just a good golf course,” Miller said. “It’s got a nice finish. Great finish with 18 –17 is cool, too. Everybody always remembers Hogan sucking it off the
Johnny Miller, NBC’s lead golf analyst, and Dan Hicks, lead play-by-play anchor for NBC Golf broadcasts green on – I guess – the 17th hole with a wedge into the water and Nicklaus making his first impression on Hogan.” “None of us know what to expect at Cherry Hills, but it has treated golf to some of the most memorable moments in history going back to the 1960 U.S. Open, and of course the Women’s Open in 2005 with Birdie Kim holing out on the last,” Chamblee said. “It’s really treated us to some special moments.”
Altitude and bluegrass
“The altitude is really pretty simple. You just always go 10 percent,” Miller said. “So if it’s 200 yards, you take off that 10
percent, 20 yards, and [it] plays like 180 at sea level. So you’ve just got to remember 10 percent, that’s all. … It’s some of the toughest bluegrass rough in the world at Cherry Hills. I can tell you, the Rockies can really grow some bluegrass and the rough around the greens is like chipping out of steel wool – it’s just so heavy.” Miller went on to provide his astute observations on playing at the revered club established in 1922. “Out of the rough, the ball actually goes shorter than it does at sea level,” he said, “because there’s no air to speak of to grab on to the low, spinning shots out of
the rough, so the ball just falls out of the air. That will be a little bit of an adjustment for the players. It needs spin to get the distance.
If you can hit the ball high off the tee, it will go forever.” Chamblee noted that Miller thinks the greatest course of all time is Shinnecock. “Of course, William Flynn did Shinnecock,” he said. “He did Cherry Hills and he did Merion, which many people say is the greatest golf course ever … and of course, Tom Doak did the restoration [at Cherry Hills]. So Tom is lauded far and wide for his work. You put that all together with … the fated history of Cherry Hills, two of the biggest shots ever hit in the history of golf from the first hole, the drive in 1960 by Arnold Palmer to the bunker shot by Birdie Kim in 2005.” The Golf Channel expert recollected that Tommy Bolt threw his driver into the lake off the 18th hole and remembered golf giant Ben Hogan hitting the ball into the water at the 17th hole. One of the most memorable events was the seesaw lead change in the 1985 PGA between Hubert Green and Lee Trevino. That memory is instilled into the memory of everyone who watched the battle on television, Chamblee said. If the past is any indicator of great golf, this year’s tourney at Cherry Hills will instill many new memories.
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Garbage legislation KINDLING
By Robert Sweeney
Arapahoe County should vote ‘No’ on gambling It is my hope that the Arapahoe County commissioners will oppose Amendment 68 that would bring a large mega casino to Arapahoe Park horse racing track. Putting it mildly, this is a betrayal of the compact to establish legal gambling in our three mountain towns 23 years ago. Millions of dollars have been invested in Cripple Creek, Black Hawk and Central City since legalized gambling arrived on the scene. The statewide vote created more than $100 million a year in tax dollars to the state, along with creating 10,000 new jobs. Amendment 68 puts all of this at risk with the establishment of
one casino in Arapahoe County almost immediately and two others in Pueblo and Mesa counties, if they re-established horse racing after a five-year period. To our knowledge, the new casino is not being sponsored or promoted by any of the existing licensed casinos operating now in Colorado. Amendment 68 is being pushed by Eastern ownership of the existing Arapahoe Park racing establishment located in far southeastern Arapahoe County and probably supported by the hard-pressed horse-racing business to save the racing track and industry in Colorado. To save horse racing, the concept is to turn the track into a casino with 2,500 slot machines and make it a huge, one-of-a-kind casino in the Denver metro area. The amendment excludes any other casinos from entering the market by a constitutional mandated vote. What a bunch of garbage to promote an out-of-state casino, which is hiding behind a faltering racetrack industry. We don’t blame the folks for this attempted end run that has been rejected by the Legislature for a decade and voted down once before by an 80 percent margin. Who wouldn’t like to own a single casino in the Denver metro market with any other competition ruled out by the state Constitution? The well-funded effort this time
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could prove fatal for the existing gaming towns that have moved forward in good faith making huge investments in these towns and Colorado. Amendment 68 is being promoted as a way to add an estimated $100 million with the tax money going to K-12 education, although at the present time, no school district has asked for or supported this bill. Schools are supported by property taxes that we all pay on real estate. The Cherry Creek School District has not asked for gambling money to pay for classrooms – I hope. The present gaming tax revenue flows to the state and then back to nine counties, state parks and recreation, historical preservation and the state community college funds. If gambling was ever allowed in other venues, the present licensee should have the first opportunity to expand to the new marketplace. Never should one business be granted a statewide franchise in our Constitution, as this flawed amendment seeks. Currently, the casinos have met market demands, provided convenient bus service, employed an estimated 10,000 tax paying employees, many of whom would lose their jobs if the one mega-casino was voted into existence by Amendment 68, which is estimated to employ 200 jobs. Arapahoe County should move
forward in opposing this ballot amendment, but as a governmental unit will have to follow state laws on making official announcements against this amendment. County officials can of course speak their mind about the proposal, as well as the Arapahoe County Citizen Budget Committee that informally voted to not support the proposed amendment because of budgetary concerns. It is just not fair, probably unconstitutional, and a real slap in the face for existing casinos that have done everything asked of them and more. It drains the money away from Cripple Creek, Black Hawk and Central City, which would lose this solid tax base and probably put these cities on the edge of bankruptcy. Lastly, Arapahoe County can only negotiate the immense expense, roads, intrastate and law enforcement with the proposed casino after the voting occurs. Further, the county does not receive any of the revenue from the gaming enterprise and has no control over it because that is done by the state. This is a very serious threat to the industry, employees and gamblers. Those who like the industry must vote “No” on this proposal and do everything possible to defeat the tampering with the state Constitution allowing a single metro area casino franchise. We need to beat this dead horse.
Politically correct ‘ain’t’ correct REMARKS
By Mort Marks
Americans are endowed with certain inalienable rights, but if we don’t stick up for them, somebody – some day – will come along and UN-endow them and I think, unfortunately, that day has come. Today, many intellectuals, college professors and elitists who call themselves “politically correct” now look askance at any manifestations of love of our country. To many of them, patriotism has connected American imperialism, excessive spending on defense and mindless flag waving by citizens without university degrees. It came as no surprise that the American Council of Trustees and Alumni reported that they had compiled a list of 117 “anti-
American” statements made on college campuses. It is disturbing to read of the following incidents, which have occurred around our country. School officials in one district in Oklahoma actually removed “God Bless America” signs from their schools in fear that someone might be offended. The New York Post reported that the New York Public School System is permitting Muslim students to pray in school buildings during school hours in honor of the Muslim Holy Moth of Ramadan. Muslim students will be given private rooms within the school to practice their faith and teachers will be allowed to alter or adjust students’ schedules to accommodate their religious meetings. A television news channel in Long Island ordered American flags removed from their newsroom and lapels of their reporters because management did not want to appear biased. They justified their action by maintaining that our nation’s flag might give the appearance that – “they lean one way or another.” Incidentally, have you noticed that no person on our own ABC station wears an American flag on their lapel? A new curriculum unit prepared by Brown University’s
Watson Institute of International Studies was designed to help high school teachers and students “analyze various foreign-policy options” and invites them to ponder such choices as, “If we are going to end the cycle of violence in which we are are caught, we must halt our military offensives and join with all civilized nations around the world to examine the deeper issues underlying terrorism.” An example of politically correctness going against patriotism happened when Berkeley, Calif., banned U.S. flags from being displayed on their city’s fire trucks, and here in Colorado, the Boulder librarian banned the American flag from the libraries’ entrance because in both cases, the officials didn’t want to offend anyone in the community. And speaking of offending anyone – remember when administrators at a California high school sent five students home after they refused to remove their American flag T-shirts because school officials deemed that their American flag garments might have offended certain students on Cinco de Mayo. Another example of these socalled acts of tolerance by the politically correct was the decision by the head of the public library at Florida Gulf Coast University
who ordered all “PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN” signs removed so as not to offend international students. It’s time to take a stand and point out to those who are so concerned with being politically correct that we in America do still have our own language, our own lifestyles and our own culture. A culture that was developed over centuries of struggles, trials and victories by men and women who fought, bled and died at places such as Bunker Hill, Antietam, San Juan, Normandy, the Battle of the Bulge and the Pacific Islands on our way to defeat Japan. We are proud of our heritage as Americans, and we have the right to wave our flag, and sing our National Anthem, quote our national motto, “In God We Trust” and cite our Pledge whenever and wherever we choose. Our First Amendment gives all citizens the right to express their opinions about our government and our culture, but once they are done complaining, whining and griping about our flag, our pledge, our motto, and “our way of life” and how it is better living somewhere else, perhaps they should then consider taking advantage of another great American freedom – the right to leave!
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By Jan Wondra The dedication of Terrace Tower Green Space in Greenwood Village on Aug. 29 is a testament to cooperation of government entities and private enterprise. The 5.6-acre park is the result of the three-way partnership between Greenwood Village, Arapahoe County Open Space and the Goldsmith Metropolitan District. Together, the partners each contributed $600,000 toward the purchase of the $1.8 million property, creating an oasis of green in the midst of encroaching commercial activity. “The commitment of the three partners, who recognize the value in preserving open space, was vital to protect this land from development in the DTC,” said Mayor Ron Rakowsky. “Now the property can be maintained as open space and enjoyed by the many employees and residents who work and live in the area.” The park is located between I-25
and DTC Parkway, north of West Ulster Circle, in the DTC area of Greenwood Village. It might appear to some to be just a green space between two office buildings, but to other people, it represents a triumph over the paving over of the landscape. “The space was originally supposed to be commercial, space,” said Suzanne Moore, Greenwood Village Parks, Trails and Recreation director. “This is now part of a green corridor that can help maintain a vital trail connection from the DTC to the Orchard Light Rail Station.” The plan to ensure the property would remain as open space began to take shape in December 2013, when the Goldsmith Metropolitan District purchased the property to protect the corridor access to light rail. The City of Greenwood Village and Arapahoe County were involved right from the beginning. “We knew we had to act fast in order to purchase the property before the land owner decided to proceed with the sale of the property
for commercial development,” said Peter Culshaw, executive vice president of DTC Shea Properties and representative of the Goldsmith Metropolitan District. “We all value the DTC community, with its diverse housing and business and strive to contribute to the quality of life, health and entertainment of the residents and employees by providing a public park.” At the moment, the space is a passive park area, but the city and Arapahoe County envision it as a place for picnics, free play and public concerts. Because it is situated near multi-family housing and residential homes, the space is expected to see high usage by families. “The Terrace Tower project really exemplifies what our Open Space program is all about,” said Commissioner Nancy Sharpe, who attended the grand opening to represent District 2. “It’s a great partnership between Arapahoe County and the City of Greenwood Village.”
A gamer’s computer-recorded video shows Littleton Police raiding a game in progress after receiving a 911 hoax call reporting several shootings.
Phony 911 call under investigation Hoax tied to videogaming culture
By Peter Jones An online game has apparently spurred a real visit by a Littleton SWAT team. Police are looking for the perpetrator of an apparent 911 prank last week at a video-game company. Online streaming captured on Aug. 28 showed officers bursting into the building on what had been reported as a credible threat of an active-shooter situation in an office building on West Min-
eral Avenue near Broadway. Police had also set up a perimeter, evacuated buildings and locked down nearby schools as a precaution after someone called the 911 emergency line with the threat. “The caller stated that he had just shot multiple people, multiple co-workers, at his office building,” said Littleton Police Chief Doug Stephens said. SWAT officers and bomb technicians swept the building, but found no signs of any actual shootings after what may have been hoax called “swatting” that aimed at the gamers who were
live streaming in the building. During such fake emergency calls made by opposing players, hoaxers use technology to make it appear that the call is coming from a supposed victim’s phone. Police have asked for the assistance of the FBI in the investigation. No arrests had been made at press time. “Fortunately there were no injuries today, but a massive law enforcement response wastes resources and greatly increases the chances of innocent people being injured or killed,” Littleton Police said in a statement.
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By Jan Wondra The words “multifor-jurisdictional waterway management plan” are a mouthful to say, but may just be the approach to help protect the High Line Canal, an urban treasure which zigzags some 66 miles across the metro-Denver area through a jumble of cities, counties and water district jurisdictions. At the most recent meeting of the High Line Canal Work Group, a preliminary plan was outlined for the formation of a nonprofit conservancy to fund the protection of this waterway-turned-urban-recreational-area. “A nonprofit conservancy coalition formed by a coalition of civic leaders will draw in private, as well as public funding,” said working group member and Cherry Hills Village resident, Harriet LaMair. “Our love for the High Line has turned to concern for so many people. With current and future water limited, the canal faces challenges that require some long-term planning to assure that it will be here for future generations.” This step is not being made in a void. An enormous amount of useful baseline and background work has been generated through the High Line Canal Working Group, an entity made up of representatives from the cities of Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Cherry Hills Village, Greenwood Village, Denver, Aurora, as well as the counties of Arapahoe, Douglas and Denver, and Denver Water. The water district originally dug the canal, which begins at the
South Platte River, above Waterton Canyon, and runs 66 miles to Green Valley Ranch. The High Line Canal Working Group’s work together has helped to increase community commitment to this recreational asset and to make the case for improving and protecting it into the future. After the group looked at what other communities across the country have done with similar opportunities that cross multiple communities, it formed a member subcommittee to study the challenge and report back. This group returned with an innovative suggestion: harness the existing community commitment by creating a multijurisdictional steering committee to lead long-term, comprehensive, community-based planning and management. The working name for this start-up nonprofit entity is The High Line Partners. The paperwork for the legal nonprofit entity was filed in August, but LaMair, who is also a longtime Cherry Hills Land Preserve member, cautioned that establishing a nonprofit can take a year or more to be approved. Other sub-committee members leading the High Line Partners effort include Dave Lorenz with South Suburban Parks and Recreation District, Marty Zeller, a long-time conservation and park leader, and Mike Rosser a founder of the Arapahoe County Open Space Program. Other members from Denver and the other jurisdictions are being recruited and engaged. The group isn’t sitting around waiting on the nonprofit paperwork.
Those involved in the formation are holding meetings with concerned entities, listening carefully to the wants and needs of citizens. “This is a process that is developing and changing as we go along,” said LaMair. Denver Water is also looking at how they can balance their mission as a water delivery utility with the public’s growing interest in recreational opportunities and the canal’s potential as a regional greenway. “We’re trying to listen carefully to what the entities want long term for this beautiful greenway,” said LaMair. “It’s an invaluable recreation resource that needs planned protection.” The first work of the High Line Partners will be to design a structure to oversee master planning and explore the role of a communitybased organization in funding and in future management of the High Line. The steering committee’s initial work includes engaging community leaders to chart a vision, defining the issues, and soliciting funding. Funds will be used for comprehensive master planning, and to help generate public and private dollars to support the vision. The Colorado Non Profit Development Center will manage the fiduciary responsibility for any donations to the High Line Partners, while their nonprofit status is pending. The group has already received favorable support from the Gates Foundation and Arapahoe County, as well as a long list of other institutional, political and private individuals.
Celebrate grand opening of new Sheridan Library, Sept. 13
The community is invited to celebrate the grand opening of the new Sheridan Library, 3425 W. Oxford Ave., with a ribboncutting ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 9 a.m. Grand-opening festivities will continue, including the recognition of an Arapahoe Library District Friends volunteer with the dedication of the Thersa Dando Meeting Room. The following special events will highlight the celebration: • Ribbon cutting and dedi-
cation of the meeting room (9 a.m.) • Library tours and refreshments (9:15 a.m. – noon) • Live music (9:15 – 11 a.m.) • Special activities for children and families, including arts and crafts, a balloon twister and a face painter (10 a.m. – noon) • “How to Catch a Mouse” balloon program for families (11 a.m. – noon) Sheridan Library was built
to feature many environmentally-friendly features, including several skylights for natural lighting, community access to public transportation, a hightech roofing system that helps to regulate internal temperature and weather exposure, “grab bag” recycled carpet flooring, and ideal building orientation to maximize use of natural light. For more information, visit www.arapahoelibraries.org or call 303-LIBRARY.
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Spanish: The official language of upcoming TV debate Coffman and Romanoff to square off on Univision Oct. 30
By Peter Jones La carrera empezo para conseguir el voto hispano. In the redrawn 6th Congressional District, where one in five residents is Hispanic, the two candidates vying to represent the ethnically diverse area have taken the extraordinary move of scheduling a televised debate to be conducted entirely in Spanish. Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman and Democrat Andrew Romanoff will square off Oct. 30 on KCEC, the Denver affiliate of Univision, a national Spanishlanguage broadcast television network. The unusual forum is another indication of how important the Hispanic vote has become since the 2010 redistricting that created a 20 percent Latino population in the once Republican-safe 6th District, which is now the center of one of the most competitive and expensive congressional races in the country. Diedra Garcia, president of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Denver, considers the unprecedented debate groundbreaking, but is cautious in her optimism. “It’s critically important,” she said of the planned forum. “It’s by no means all that is necessary, but it’s certainly a step in the right direction. Not all of the Hispanic community is Spanish-speaking only, but very many are – and even for those who are bilingual, I think people just appreciate their efforts.” KCEC, a station little known to those outside the Spanish-speaking community, initiated the idea of a Spanish-language debate between the two candidates. The station broadcasts on UHF channel 51 and on “virtual” channel 50 and is available on some satellite and cable services.
Romanoff fluent
The format may come easier to Romanoff, who became fluent in Spanish in the 1990s while teaching English at rural high schools in Costa Rica and Nicaragua, though the Democrat believes the distinct policy differences between the two hopefuls will speak louder than their Spanish enunciations. In an emailed response to The Villager’s questions, Romanoff emphasized those distinctions, particularly with respect to issues that many believe will be important to the Hispanic electorate. “This debate will allow Spanish-speaking voters to hear directly from each of us on the issues that matter most to their families – growing the economy, strengthening the middle class, repairing our broken immigration system,” Romanoff said. “No matter what language we’re speaking, the contrast in this race is clear. I support raising the minimum wage, making college more affordable and ensuring equal pay for equal work. Congressman Coffman has voted against every single one of those priorities.” As has already been stressed in the first two English-language debates, immigration reform is expected to be a significant issue when many Hispanic voters cast their ballots in November. Ro-
Andrew Romanoff
Not all of the Hispanic community is Spanishspeaking only, but very many are – and even for those who are bilingual, I think people just appreciate their efforts [to do a Spanishlanguage debate]. - Diedra Garcia, president of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Denver manoff says he would again emphasize the distinct records of the two candidates at the Univision forum. “I’m the only candidate in this race who supports comprehensive immigration reform, including the bipartisan plan passed by the Senate more than a year ago – a plan Congressman Coffman opposes and refuses even to bring to the House floor for debate,” Romanoff wrote in his email.
Coffman learning
The Coffman campaign, which also opted for prepared email responses, confirmed the Republican incumbent has been taking Spanish lessons, but campaign spokesman Tyler Sandberg, like Romanoff, also emphasized the need for candidates to communicate policy issues clearly to Spanish-speaking voters. “The debate on Univision demonstrates Mike Coffman’s commitment to reaching out and working hard to represent all of his constituents,” Sandberg wrote. “He has dedicated time every day, and a few hours each weekend, to learning Spanish in order to better communicate with the large and growing Hispanic population in the district. Beyond just learning Spanish, Mike has dedicated himself to finding bipartisan solutions to fix our bro-
No matter what language we’re speaking, the contrast in this race is clear. - Andrew Romanoff, Democratic candidate in 6th Congressional District ken immigration system.” But when does speaking Spanish become the political equivalent of kissing babies or publicly enjoying ethnic cuisine? Substantive discussion on the issues and genuine empathy will be important, Garcia said, when asked about the fine line between legitimate outreach and pandering to an ethnic minority. “Most of the time, the line isn’t so fine,” the chamber president said. “Just like any other community, we can sense sincerity when we see it, so both parties need to be careful to include us in a significant and meaningful way. Having a debate in Spanish is the first step to doing that. If it stops there, it’s not going to be very effective.” Denise Baron, spokeswoman for the Romanoff campaign, agreed that actions speak louder than words – whatever language they happen to be spoken in. “It’s not just about what you say in Colorado. It’s about how you vote in Washington,” she wrote in her email. “This district deserves consistent support for comprehensive immigration reform and a congressman who will get it done. Congressman Coffman’s words in Colorado don’t match his actions in D.C. He opposes comprehensive reform, he has voted repeatedly to restart the deportation of ‘DREAMers,’ and he co-sponsored a proposal to end the guarantee of citizenship for children born in the U.S.” Sandberg agreed that no amount of bilingualism could substitute for a candidate’s substantive actions – regardless of how either side may spin the other in an email discussion of a Spanish-language debate. “Mike has authored a bill, cosponsored by Congressman [Luis] Gutierrez and Congressman Paul Ryan, to allow ‘DREAMers’ a path to citizenship through service in the military,” the Coffman spokesman said. “Bringing together such ideological opposites to work together on immigration is a feat unto itself, but more importantly it demonstrates that Mike Coffman is focused, first and foremost, on solutions, not partisan squabbling.”
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Irrespective of the viewers’ response when such issues are debated in Spanish to a narrowly targeted television audience, it is clear that Hispanics will play an important role – locally and nationally – not just in 2014, but in the 2016 presidential contest and beyond. Both parties are expected to continue actively competing for the often-marginalized constituency, which now comprises 17 percent of the U.S. population.
Rep. Mike Coffman “Our numbers just keep growing,” Garcia said. “We are the largest minority in the state. Obviously, we want to use that power to influence the right people in terms of public policy.” Election Day is Nov. 4
[U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman] has dedicated time every day, and a few hours each weekend, to learning Spanish in order to better communicate with the large and growing Hispanic population in the district. - Tyler Sandburg, Coffman spokesman
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Linda Appel Lipsius, Allison Schneider and Amanda of the mama’hood accept their certificate as the 30th donation center from Laraine Lockhart Borman, director of outreach at Mothers’ Milk Bank. Courtesy photo
Mothers’ Milk Bank celebrates 30 years MMB announces new 30th donation site at the mama’hood
In honor of its 30th anniversary, Mothers’ Milk Bank (MMB), a Colorado-based program benefitting women and babies nationwide, announced the opening of its 30th donation center at the mama’hood, a one-stop-shop for new moms and new families that addresses all of their pre and postnatal needs.
The opening was commemorated during Milk Drive & More, a community event at the mama’hood that was attended by many Denver families. Milk Drive & More featured educational speakers for parents, a presentation by Dr. Marianne Neifert (Dr. Mom) and a free breastfeeding class. New and expectant moms also had the opportunity to begin the screening process to become a human milk donor and current donors were able to drop
off milk donations for MMB. In addition to celebrating the growing partnership between MMB and the mama’hood, Milk Drive & More also coincided with National Breastfeeding Awareness Month. MMB and the mama’hood are excited to continue working together to serve moms and babies in Denver and across the U.S. For more information on MMB visit www.milkbank colorado.org.
Centennial man sentenced for mail and tax fraud By Peter Jones A Centennial man will serve 15 months in federal prison for mail fraud and filing a false tax return after distributing false driver’s license to “students” at his Aurora driving school. Stuart Bryan King, 54, was also ordered to serve three years on supervised release and pay a $3,500 fine and nearly $34,000 in restitution to the Internal Revenue Service. He pleaded guilty in March. According to court documents, for more than three years while King’s Little Lake Driving Academy acted as a third party tester
for Colorado’s Division of Motor Vehicles, King and an employee devised a scheme to defraud the government by falsely certifying that license applicants had successfully completed testing. King collected more than $323,000 in fees and failed to file business tax returns. The investigation revealed that people who could not speak, read or write English traveled to Colorado from other states after buying the identities of U.S. citizens and obtaining phony identification cards in those states. In Colorado, at King’s school, the
illegal residents would exchange their previous identification cards for Colorado driver’s licenses and instruction permits. U.S. Attorney John Walsh said King’s actions were a threat to public safety. “By providing documentation authorizing the issuance of driver licenses to those who have not properly qualified not only puts the driving public at risk, it also potentially hides individuals’ true identities,” he said. Twenty people who utilized Little Lake’s services have been indicted.
Public meeting to hear comments on road closures The Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners will hold a Sept. 9 public meeting in Littleton to hear comments on the current practice of road closures related to bicycle races and fitness events in eastern Arapahoe County. The public meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. in the County Administration East Hearing Room, 5334 S. Prince St.,
The county has received a number of complaints from citizens regarding road closures as a result of bike races on Quincy Avenue, just east of E-470. The commissioners are seeking feedback from the public about whether to continue road closures related to bike races, triathlons or other events. Any citizen unable to attend
the public meeting and wishes to provide comment regarding the current road closure practice may do so by emailing commissioners@arapahoegov.com or mailing to Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners, 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO 80120. The agenda for the public meeting will be posted by Sept. 5 at www.arapahoegov.com.
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Move over REI, there’s that happen for our south a new game in town. ApDenver customers.” proximately 600 people Greenwood Village attended the grand openMayor Ron Rakowsky ing and ribbon cutting held also shared a welcome by Sierra Trading Post, an on behalf of the city. The outlet store specializing in ribbon cutting was foloutdoor gear on Aug. 28. lowed by a $5,000 doThe event marked the Wynation presentation by oming-based company’s Sierra Trading Post to first entry into the Colorado the Thorne Nature Expemarket; a Fort Collins lorience, whose mission is cation is expected to open to build Earth stewardshortly. Bargain hunters ship by connecting youth camped outside the facility to nature through joyful, with lines wrapping around hands-on, place-based the building, hoping to win environmental education door prizes and purchase experiences. discounted outdoor gear. The event’s attendPrizes included gift cards, ees included several City discount cards, reusable of Greenwood Village bags, and a chance to win a councilmembers, as well trip to Jackson Hole. as Sierra Trading Post “[There were] flocks executive staff. Followof people wrapped around ing the ribbon cutting, the corner of the building, eager shoppers filed into even some campers first in From left: Greenwood Village Mayor Ron Rakowsky, Brent Layton, assistant VP of retail operations, store the outlet to capitalize line with sleeping bags and manager John Williams and Gary Imig, president of Sierra Trading Post. on overstock, closeout, a heater,” said attendee Auand minimally blemished Denver Chamber, who welcomed dent of Sierra Trading Post. with us in the store to be as con- name brand merchandise. brey Allmond. Imig said, “We’re thrilled to venient as shopping with us onThe ceremony began with re- the company to Colorado and the For more information about marks by Robert Golden, presi- South Metro Denver Chamber, open our newest retail store in line, and we’re leveraging some Sierra Trading Post, visit www. dent/CEO of the South Metro and introduced Gary Imig, presi- south Denver. We want shopping of the newest technology to make sierratradingpost.com.
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Wednesday, Sept. 3
Verona Apartment Homes Ribbon Cutting 5 – 7 p.m., Verona Apartment Homes, 2691 W. Centennial Drive, Littleton
Thursday, Sept. 4
Meet with Jack Tate, Candidate for Colorado House of Representatives 9 – 10 a.m., WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center at the Chamber 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial
Friday, Sept. 5
Stand Up To Cancer Viewing Party 7 – 9 p.m., Blake Street Tavern, 2301 Blake St, Denver
Friday, Sept. 5
MOSAIC An Evening of Art, Cuisine & Entertainment Colorado Center for the Blind 5:30 – 9:30 p.m., Colorado Center for the Blind, 2233 W. Shepperd Avenue, Littleton. Cost: $30/person. Purchase tickets online at www.cocenter.org or call Dan Burke at (303) 778-1130 x213
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Business After Hours Hosted by ANB Bank 5 – 7 p.m., ANB Bank - Cherry Creek, 3033 East 1st Avenue #300, Denver
Thursday, Sept. 11
MOD Pizza Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting 10 a.m. – noon, MOD Pizza, 8225 S. Chester St., Centennial
Monday, Sept. 15
Save Lives, Sort Medical Supplies with Project C.U.R.E. 7 p.m., Project CURE, 10337 East Geddes Ave, Centennial
Whether it’s a focused business meeting for 200, or a quiet getaway for two, Denver Marriott Tech Center prides itself on providing the right comfort and support. And that extends to our commitment to the community. Since 1983, Marriott International has been a proud supporter of the Children’s Miracle Network, which provides care and critical treatment to seriously ill children. Denver Marriott Tech Center is continuing that tradition. To assist CMN in Denver, the hotel and conference center is donating $1 for every select Pepsi product sold at the Front Range
Trading Post Deli, including Aquafina, SoBe Lifewater and Lipton PURE LEAF Tea. PepsiCo, Inc. is also contributing $10,000 to Children’s Miracle Network. This is the latest effort by the Tech Center Marriott to raise awareness and much-needed money for Children’s Miracle Network. In February, the hotel, in conjunction with Marriott International and the Colorado Marriott Business Council, participated in the annual ALICE 105.9 “36 Hours for Kids” radiothon, helping to raise $1.7 million. The Marriott Charity Golf Tournament in support of the Children’s Miracle Network, held
in June, brought in an additional $21,000. Over the years, Denver Marriott Tech Center has participated in a variety of creative fundraising initiatives, including 50/50 raffles, candy bar sales and more. Hotel employees even created and sold a cookbook of their favorite recipes that included artwork from kids at Children’s Hospital in Denver. The hotel also periodically sells seasonally themed paper ornaments throughout the year for $1. Located in the Denver Tech Center development, Denver Marriott Tech Center offers signature Marriott service and hospitality
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fashion • philanthropy • home • health • lifestyle By Glory Weisberg he Fine Arts Foundation had its Announcement Reception honoring the 2015 Debutantes and their parents, Aug. 24, at the home of Suzan and Gary Hoyt Schlatter. Julie Anderson is 2015 ball chair and Kathy Roberts is 2015 ball co-chair. The following are the 2015 Debutantes and the names of their parents. Lillian Hartman Bell, daughter of Allison and Mark Bell; Christina
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Noel Breeze, daughter of Dr. Carol and Dr. Robert Edward Breeze; Hailee Boyle, daughter of Dan Boyle and Dr. Adrienne Stewart; Ryan Alexandra Bronson, daughter of Kristin and Jeremy Lawrence Bronson; Haley Aileen Chirico, daughter of Lisa and William Chirico; Sabrina O’Neil Congel, daughter of Emily and Scott Robert Congel; Shelbie Marie Davis, daughter of Ms. Jennifer Davis and Mr. Kirk Davis; Nora Leslie Greene, daughter of Lucinda and James Arthur Greene; Emily Marie Harpole, daughter of Lisa and John
Fine Arts Foundation Debutantes and parents gathered for Announcement Reception Anthony Harpole; Adele Marie Wall Hofer, daughter of Marjorie and Preston Hofer; Taylor Alexa Kelly, daughter of Joyce and Michael Kelly Lapides. Francesca Michelle Krupp, daughter of Robyn and Thomas Krupp; Leya Michelle Kutzer, daughter of Cheryl and Arthur Kutzer; Mary Lewis, daughter of Ms. Cathy Lewis; Emma Suzanne Maloney, daughter of Kelly and James Maloney; Kyleigh McDaniel, daughter of Kendi and Charles McDaniel; Caroline Frances Molther, daughter of
Terri and Mark Molther; Laurel Catherine Montag; daughter of Susan and Eric Montag; Julia Isabelle Murphy, daughter of Elizabeth and Dr. Terrence Murphy; Caleigh MacKenzie Newberry, daughter of Dayla and Tye Newberry; Hannah Kathryn Nufer, daughter of Rebecca and Quinten Nufer; Kiley Sarsfield Odell, daughter of Lisa and Leighton Odell; Anna Bess Pavlakovich, daughter of Tara and Nicholas Joseph Pavlakovich; Lauren Claussen Rainey, daughter of Kirsten and Clifford Trent Rainey;
Melissa Kathleen Riley, daughter of Kathleen and Jeffrey Riley, Darby Rian Solomon, daughter of Dananne and Andrew David Solomon; Madelyn Jo Tenenbaum, daughter of Andrea and David Kean Tenenbaum; Delaney Elizabeth Watters, daughter of Jeanne and Kevin Michael Watters; Alexandra Rostad Weil, daughter of Susan and Randy Weil. The mission of the Fine Arts Foundation is to enrich life in Colorado by supporting the arts. gloryweisberg@comcast.net
ABOVE: Deb and mom lookalikes Anna and Tara Pavlakovich ABOVE, CENTER: John and Lisa Harpole and their Debutante daughter, Emily Harpole ABOVE, RIGHT: Thomas, Robyn and Francesca Krupp with Julie Anderson RIGHT: Debutantes Ryan Bronson, Shelbie Davis and Madelyn Tenenbaum RIGHT, CENTER: Rhondda Hartman and her Debutante granddaughter, Lillian Hartman Bell FAR RIGHT: Debutantes Hailee Boyle, Haley Chirico and Melissa Riley
The Fine Arts Foundation 2015 Debutantes who were formally introduced at the Announcement Reception
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There and Back Again: Couchsurfing and Workaway bring new experiences Part II of III By Leah McFail I should also mention that Steve and I remain ardent supporters of two worldwide organizations which defined the trip for us, Couchsurfing and Workaway, neither of which pays or compensates us in any way to tout their praises – we’re happy to do it all on our own. Couchsurfing involves locals offering a floor, a couch, a spare bed or even an entire guesthouse to travelers entirely for free with no money, goods or services expected in return. It’s built around the idea of cultural exchange and relies on a system of peer feedback to maintain safety. Steve and I were hosts in San Diego for years and absolutely relished our time spent with each traveler we accepted to stay with us; in fact, we’re still friends with many of them. Our Couchsurfing experiences exceeded our expectations and never once did we feel endangered, although some of our hosts didn’t exactly live in the most salubrious of neighborhoods. In fact, the only times we felt uncomfortable occurred when our hosts’ generosity truly went above and beyond, from all-expenses-paid sightseeing trips (Thailand), to giving up their own beds so we could sleep in them (Georgia). We stayed with a middle-aged Guatemalan English teacher who patiently helped us improve our Spanish skills, as well as inhaled piping hot empanadas and watched boats depart for Antarctica with our host in Ushuaia, Argentina, the southernmost city in the world. We even bunked with a Finnish American, Kalevi, and his cast of expat roommates in Helsinki, Finland, when we traveled through the capital city not once, but three times. By our final arrival he simply flung open the door, greeted us with bear hugs and exclaimed, “Welcome home!” We stayed with a college professor in Istanbul, Turkey, during the Taksim Square riots of 2013 and every evening at 9 p.m., we’d stand with him on his 5th floor balcony as he blew his trumpet in solidarity with the sounds issuing from horns and pots and pans, as residents used this aural cacophony to protest Prime Minister Erdogan and the government’s encroachment on Turkey’s secularism. We learned first-hand from this local how he viewed the current regime and at his bidding we even walked through the Taksim Square aftermath, witnesses to history. Speaking of history, another memorable Couchsurfing moment occurred in Derry, Northern Ireland. While the accommodations weren’t the greatest (Steve and I shared a single bed in a smoky
Leah and Steve McFail experienced many adventures on their around-the-world backpacking trip, including Leah spending her birthday at Machu Picchu.
Photo courtesy of Leah McFail
flat), our host, Darren, more than made up for it with his enviable historical knowledge and connection to the Bogside Artists, the artistic team who created 12 worldrenowned murals depicting events from the Irish Troubles of the ‘70s and ‘80s, known as the People’s Gallery. Darren, an amateur history buff, treated us to a comprehensive walking tour of Derry, including the hearts of both Catholic and Protestant neighborhoods, some still encircled with protective walls and angry barbed-wire fencing. The following day, our last in Derry, we hoped to take a visit to the Bogside Artist studio, but our plans were thwarted when we learned to our dismay that it would be closed. However, sensing our palpable disappointment, one of the artists, Tom Kelly, agreed to meet us right near the murals and promised to bring books and posters for purchase. We never saw sunrise the next morning, since the skies opened up and alternated between freezing walls of rain and wet snowy slush. When Tom pulled up and saw us huddled together against the wall like a stand of penguins, he piled us all into his tiny car and drove to his brotherin-law’s house a few blocks away, where he ushered into the tiny flat unannounced so that we could talk in comfort and view the posters without damaging them. This proved a singularly surreal experience, as we listened enraptured to a historical icon who travels the world to present the same information we gleaned free of charge in a
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modest, smoky living room. Posters and books bought and hugs all around, all we could do was simply shake our heads in amazement at how Couchsurfing connections never cease to astound. Workaway is a similar premise, except that hosts typically provide full room and board in exchange for roughly 4-6 hours of volunteer work a day, 5-6 days a week. Work could mean anything from simply practicing English with a family’s children, to building a chicken coop, trenching for indoor plumbing or anything in between. Often the locales were quite rugged, teemed with animals and featured amazing hikes, tourist sites and outdoor opportunities to pursue in one’s free time, all perfect enticements for this outdoorsy Colo./
Calif. couple. Our Workaway experiences remained nothing short of transformational, from the grueling manual labor of erecting a cob house with a local construction crew outside Quito, Ecuador, to landscape maintenance on an English estate only a few miles from Highclere Castle, the filming location for the immensely popular show, Downton Abbey (which of course we visited). We removed Soviet-era roofing tiles and built a stonewall in rural Bulgaria, sleeping in a tent by the chicken coop, using a solar shower and playing board games and drinking homemade moonshine with our hosts in the evening. Ireland saw us trying our hand on a dairy farm, where we milked
and mucked out stalls twice a day and feasted on hearty Irish farm food, even bolting out of bed to watch a heifer birthing a calf, a singular experience for these city folk. We even had some cush appointments, like one of our favorites on the Banks Peninsula outside of Christchurch, New Zealand. We had our own immaculate guest house with second story French doors that opened to a sweeping views of an aquamarine bay and enjoyed three course plated meals each night, complete with flights of appetizers, wine and a bevy of desserts. All in exchange for a few hours a day erecting a pig shelter, digging fence postholes and cleaning bee hive frames. All 19 of our Workaway experiences remained nothing short of transformational, but the most impactful placement we lived through also happened to simultaneously be the most grueling and beautiful time on our trip. While still back in San Diego, I was clicking through possible Workaway experiences and happened upon a husky sled dog farm in remote Finnish Lapland. One of the pictures accompanying the lengthy list of volunteer expectations and requirements was a close up of a blue-eyed puffball of a puppy, which I promptly emailed to Steve at work with the subject line: “This is what you could be looking at instead of spreadsheets…” From that moment on, coupled with the fact that we’re both insatiable dog lovers, we knew that a stint with Hetta Huskies would be in the cards. This is the second in a threepart series of Greenwood Village native Leah McFail’s around the world backpacking adventure with her husband Steve.
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Rotary brings home the Bacon Party again
Alferd Packer’s ‘Bacon, Bands and Beer’ returns to Littleton
Alferd Packer Bacon Party
By Peter Jones If you grill the bacon, they will come. Witness the order in the starring bill of “Bacon, Bands and Beer,” the subtitle to the Alferd Packer Bacon Party, an event which for weeks was promoted via mailer cards that were passed to bacon lovers at various events in Littleton. “Everybody was like, ‘Bacon, oh my god, bacon – and then, beer!’ Not so much the bands,” laughed Dee Leh, one of the organizers of the second annual fundraiser for Rotary Club of Littleton. “The whole bacon rage is such a big deal.” We’re not talking bacon and eggs. The eclectic menu is expected to boast pork-belly sliders with bourbon peach and bacon compote, maple bacon cupcakes, bacon jambalaya and even high-end peanut butter and bacon sandwiches. “Last year, they sold out of the cheddar cheese and bacon tater tots. What else can I say?” Leh said. “They’ve got a sausage wrapped in bacon – throw it on a bun, I mean, how can you not want that? I mean, one day of the year.” The bacon party gets smokin’ on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 3-10 p.m., in Reinke Bros. parking lot, 5663 S. Prince St. in Historic Downtown Littleton. Yes, the event named for Colorado’s most infamous cannibal (and a rumored late-life vegetarian, who is buried in nearby Littleton Cemetery) will also feature non-bacon items and even a few treats for the non-carnivorous. To wash it all down, the Rotary will be pouring the promised beer, including Coors, Lucky U IPA, Summerbright Golden Ale and Avalanche. Wine will also be available.
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Saturday, Sept. 6, 3-10 p.m. Reinke Bros. parking lot 5663 S. Prince St. in downtown Littleton $5 admission; kids 12 and under get in free
As for the bands, last year’s headliner, the Nacho Men, will be back again with the group’s multi-genre show and double-digit costume changes. “They were such a big hit last year,” Leh said. Also returning are rockabilly’s Dixie Leadfoot and the Chrome Struts, whose retro fusion of oldschool rock ‘n’ roll and country is fronted by the spandex-donning Suzannah Harris, a onetime vocalist with Frank Zappa’s Mothers. “Once she gets on that bass, she rocks those pants, as my friend says,” Leh said. The three-piece Aspen Hourglass, Colorado Music Buzz’s 2014 Artist to Watch, is on the bill as well with its homegrown alternative rock, which has made its way onto radio stations around the world. “This guy Grayson Erhard does things with the guitar like you wouldn’t believe.” Leh said. “You will be amazed.” Opening up the event will be the Rotary’s own David and Paciencia Partheymuller, who happen to be Leh’s husband and daughter, respectively. As the Rotary reboots its old, even stodgy, image with hipper
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TOP: Bacon fries up in the pan at last year’s “Bacon, Bands and Beer.” The resulting concoctions range from pork-belly sliders with bourbon peach and bacon compote to maple bacon cupcakes. ABOVE: The Nacho Men, seen performing at last year’s Alferd Packer Bacon Party, return to the Rotary event this year, Sept. 6, in downtown Littleton. File photos events, the Littleton club is hoping to remind potential younger members that the service organization is not your grandfather’s Rotary. A new breed of fundraisers and meeting schedules has become more geared
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to Littleton’s busy young professional. “Some people are looking for a platform to do volunteer service and haven’t found it, so we’re just trying to get the word out,” Leh said. More than 1,000 people attended last year’s Bacon Party, despite a series of fall storms that somehow kept their distance from downtown ge Avera of Loss s in e 3 inch utes! in m 0 3
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By Bob Sweeney One of Wall Street’s favorite restaurant chains has opened its 40th prize-winning restaurant at Park Meadows in the old Chaps location across from the mall. First, and so important for survival in any business, is wonderful parking and Seasons 52 has complimentary valet parking for all customers every day. This is an elegant upscale restaurant laden with rich woods and a temperature controlled Chateau wine tasting room large enough for private parties. A vast selection of Colorado and world-renowned wines are personally selected by Season 52’s master wine sommelier, George Miliotes. The wines are selected on quality, taste, price and availability. Darden, the parent company with a Wall Street symbol of DRI, is a giant in the food and beverage industry operating Olive Garden, Red Lobster and Capital Grille. Sommelier Miliotes explained to diners that he travels the world seeking the best wines for the restaurants clients. He is one of the few recognized wine experts in the world. Seasons 52 features many Colorado brands of beverages and matches them to the dinner menus. The staff at Seasons 52 hosted a media event where Miliotes re-
viewed individual wines with an elaborate eight course feast. Seasons 52 already enjoys a tremendous national reputation and extended its 40th restaurant from their Dallas operation in Plano, Texas, with home offices in Florida where the first restaurant opened 11 years The restaurant theme is low calories with very fresh local grown fruits and vegetables. Most of the food selections range in the 475-calorie range without deep fat fryers, fats and butter. Seasons 52 features some private dining rooms and a board room for special events and occasions. The restaurant is now open for lunch and dinner, seven days a week, with live music in the evenings. A full staff welcomed media guests, including well-known Mike Boyle, former owner of a number of famous Glendale restaurants, including the Hatch Cover, who now does a radio host show in Colorado Springs. Greeting media guests and conducting tours of the plush interior with open kitchen and wood burning grills were managing partner Matt Yousef and Carolyn Petersen, sales manager, plus a host of very friendly staff and host chefs.
Using an old media term, “A good time was had by all,” dining on scrumptious flatbreads and Chartogne-Taillet Cuvee Sainte Anne, Champagne in the Chateau room prior to the private board room sit down feast. Sommelier Miliotes walked guests through each menu item with the accompanying wine. Leading the menu were the caramelized scallops with butternut squash risotto served with Mer Soleil, Central Coast 2012 wine. Rounding out a full marathon of wines and menu delights was the final entry of oak-grilled lobster tail and filet mignon served with De Toren Fusion V, Stellenbosch 2011. The mini-indulgence desserts were served on a tray featuring an assortment of key lime, chocolate, blueberry, peanut butter creations with fluffy whipped cream. The dessert wine was Selback-Oster Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling Auslese, Mosel 2010. This was a very fine, gracious event in a very friendly and decorative atmosphere. For reservations, call 303-799-0252 or visit www. seasons52.com.
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A sample of Desmond O’Hagan’s work that will be on display at Elements 5280 Gallery beginning Sept. 5. Courtesy photo
O’Hagan’s ‘New York, New York’ opens at Elements 5280 Gallery, Sept. 5 “New York, New York” is an exhibit of oil and pastel paintings by Desmond O’Hagan. Opening night will be Friday, Sept. 5, 6 – 9 p.m., at Elements 5280 Gallery, 5940 S. Holly St., Greenwood Village. This exhibit captures New York City from early morning to late in the evening focusing on the energy of its unique urban setting. “I have spent the last 27 years painting in oils and pastels and consistently striving to refine my craft. It is a profession that demands versatility and a desire to accept new ideas. I feel that an artist must always be learning. “A constant component in my paintings and what generally attracts me to a scene is the effect of light. Capturing light is an age-old element of artistic expression that I’ve been working with throughout my career. I never tire of the challenge of translating the world I see around me into a two-dimensional image on canvas or paper. I suppose it’s
because I’m constantly discovering new ways of depicting light in nature and portraying the nature of light. “It has always been crucial to experiment with a variety of subjects to test and grow my technique and style in a way that makes me more effective in expressing the very reasons that attracted me to a certain image. A truly good piece of art must have that spark that makes a viewer return for a second or third look, and that spark is what I strive for in each and every painting. “This exhibit of New York City is a perfect fit for me. I have always loved visiting the city and constantly find a steady stream of unique and exciting subjects to paint. These subjects vary from the vitality of the streets and the people that inhabit them to the serenity and calm of Central Park,” Desmond O’Hagan said. O’Hagan was born in Wiesbaden, Germany, and was raised in the United States. Although he
appreciates many different forms of art, continuous study of several late 19th century American, Russian, Spanish and French painters has had a strong influence on O’Hagan’s own art. Constantly challenging himself has translated into a fulfilling career in fine art encompassing several one-man shows and participation in group exhibitions in the United States, Japan, China, and France. He is a member of IAPS’ “Master Circle” and is a Master Pastelist with the Pastel Society of America. O’Hagan is also listed in Who’s Who in American Art, and Who’s Who in America. He has won several awards including and the IAPS’ Prix’d Pastel Award, and the George Innes, Jr. Memorial Award from the Salmagundi Club (NYC). O’Hagan’s paintings have been featured in several books including Rockport Publisher’s, The Best of Oil, and North Light Books’ Painting with Pastels by Maggie Price. His art is in public and private collections in the United States, Japan, Canada and Europe. O’Hagan’s paintings are represented by galleries in Denver, Santa Fe and Aspen.
Don’t miss the Friends of the Arapahoe Library District Photo courtesy of ALD annual Used Book Sale, Sept. 4 – 7.
Friends Arapahoe Library District annual Used Book Sale Sept. 4-7 The community is invited to stretch their book budget even further by visiting the Friends of the Arapahoe Library District annual Used Book Sale at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St. (at Orchard Road and Holly), on Thursday, Sept. 4, 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, Sept. 5 and 6, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Sept. 7, 1 – 4:30 p.m. More than 45,000 highquality, hand-sorted books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks will be available for purchase at reasonable prices. Sunday is bag day – we provide the bag and you fill it for only $6. This year, the better book section will feature an assortment of fine books, including pop-up children’s books, collectible comics, art books and a collection of books signed by
the author. To kick-off the annual sale, there will be a special Preview Sale for Friends of the Library only, on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 4:30-8:30 p.m. Friends memberships will be available at the door. The Friends of the Arapahoe Library District is a special group of 400 library lovers and supporters whose primary objective is to raise funds by selling used books and Friends memberships. These funds are allocated to the Library District in the form of grants, supporting programs and projects, such as the annual Summer Reading program, author events, special purchases for the libraries and more. So far in 2014, the Friends Board has granted the Library District $120,000. For more information or to join the Friends of the Arapahoe Library District before the sale, call 303-LIBRARY or visit www.arapahoelibraries.org.
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‘Canstruction’ Denver exhibit to aid the Gathering Place
Teams of local architectural, engineering and construction firms and design students are starting with multiple thousands of food cans and making them into a unique art exhibit of “colossal structures,” at the History Colorado Center and the public can come look at them daytime, Sept. 20-Oct. 2, free of charge. This is being put on by Canstruction Denver, a nonprofit which hosts competitions, exhibitions and events showcasing structures made entirely out of full cans of food. After the exhibit closes, the canned food will be stored at the Food Bank of the Rockies and the Gathering Place will get a credit for their food pantry program, Betsy’s Cupboard. We just love this and can’t wait to see the entries. Visitors are asked to donate $1 to their favorite structure and each dollar equals one vote as part of a People’s Choice Award, one of six being presented at the Sept. 30 Awards Reception, 4-6 p.m. Cost to attend this reception is $50 per person,
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honorees if this applies and important or essential staff of the organization. “It is appropriate for anyone attending the kickoff to be supportive in some way. It IS a fundraiser. Supportive can mean purchasing a ticket, making a donation or donating significant time to make the main event financially successful. “In the event a kickoff is in the evening and a person involved and supporting the main event does not want to travel at night alone, then an escort would be appropriate. The escort need not feel obligated to make a donation, but it would be a nice charitable thing to do, since they enjoyed a party at no cost to them. “I hope this is helpful. If you need any clarification or elaboration on my response, please let me know.” Central City Opera Associate Director of Marketing Heather Brecl was also its inception, Canstruction has grown to become one of the largest Check holiday Since sent the form and her reply: and most consistent canned food contributors to food banks in the world. “No. Not bad etiquette.” dates This year’s Denver event is Sept. 20 – Oct. 2 at History Colorado Center. Courtesy photo As of press deadline, the Jewish religious holidays fall on different days each asking the question was assured It shouldn’t just be an extra free last reply we have is from year. Please look at your 2015 cal- he/she would have anonymity. For event for committee members.” Ryta Sondergard, living now in endars now and find the dates of replies, we are using the names of Jamie Angelich: “My opinion Laramie, Wyo., but still driving major Jewish Holidays before se- those who agreed to be on the re- is: An event kick off is to share back to town for various nonprofit lecting dates for your fundraisers. cord. We also gave other GloryUs details of the event and get the functions. She and husband Steve If your calendars don’t list Jewish column readers time to react to the “buzz” going. You hope every- do keep their Castle Pines mail holidays call any Jewish organiza- question and reply. one there WILL purchase a ticket, address and Ryta’s email address tion. Some editing changes were (enticing them with a drawing of also remains unchanged. “NO, just showing up doesn’t made to conform to publication the names of those who purchased make it mandatory to buy a ticket that evening) and ALL attending style. Etiquette: Kickoff … The kickoff is, in my opinion, Stephen Edmonds was the will get the word out! The event is the formal announcement of the comments first to reply via email. “Well, al- usually too far out to expect every- (event) with the intent of stirring Our Aug. 27 GloryUs Goings ways an interesting question. If one to buy tickets at the kickoff. up excitement about the event, disOn reported on an issue raised by a “There are event kickoffs and seminating information about the frequent nonprofit event goer, ask- one is going to attend the kickoff ing GloryUs about the etiquette of for an event then he/she should be: there are committee kick offs (you event, and encouraging those who 1. Interested enough in the hope to get committee members have already made a commitment a nonprofit event kickoff party. Is organization to either plan to at- signed up), there are patron kick to attend, to solicit others to do the it OK for a person to show up at tend the event and/or financially offs for people who paid and can same. the kickoff and not, on-the-spot, support the organization. There enjoy a reception a few days prior “In the course of the event, the commit to coming to the fundraiser itself? We posed this ques- are many life variables that can to event (and) there ARE kick offs information received may not be tion beginning Aug. 24, to some of affect attendance, including con- where you pay to Attend the kick incentive enough to spend a night away from home and/or the exthe area’s gala and luncheon goers flicts with other nonprofit events, Off, but those are rare.” Sharon Whiton Gelt is unof- pense incurred. There are those, so sending a check and not going and here we have the results. ficially known as the nonprofit of course, who see an occasion We gave these readers and re- counts from my perspective. 2. Nonprofits don’t need people kickoff queen of metro Denver, so such as this, as an opportunity to spondents the choice of identifynetwork, scout, or get free food ing themselves in print or remain to attend kickoffs just to fill a room here is her reply. “Generally people invited to a and libation!” anonymous so they could be and enjoy free food and drink. 3. A kickoff should only be held kickoff are committee members, adamant without risking repercussion, although the original person if the purpose is to sell the event. sponsors or potential sponsors, gloryweisberg@comcast.net YPs, $35 and VIP, $100. Bring your best cellphone to snap photos of the entries and winners. Unlike TV contests, these judges are anonymous but do come from the design, construction and media industry, as well as local metro area governments. The whole idea is to bring attention to hunger relief efforts around here and to also showcase the talent of professionals in the industry. The Gathering Place is partnering with the Society for Design Administration, the Colorado History Center and Food Bank of the Rockies. It’s not too late to consider sponsorships and other info is at tgpdenver. org/canstruction. For other questions, contact Stephanie Ricker at tgcanstruction@gmail.com or call 303-336-5470.
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Global Down Syndrome Foundation kicks off Be Beautiful, Be Yourself
By Glory Weisberg Not all hometown heroes wear football helmets; some of them wear lab coats. The Global Down Syndrome Foundation kicked off its annual Be Beautiful, Be Yourself benefit at the Four Seasons Hotel and it was a magnet, luring a lot of steadfast supporters loyal to the organization for years. It also attracted a healthy roster of those eager to get acquainted with each other and Michelle Sie Whitton’s big cause. Michelle and hubby, Tom Whitton, have a daughter, Sophie, who has Down syndrome and is growing up to be one lovely person. Kickoffs aren’t usually the place where breaking medical news is in the spotlight but this time it certainly was. Down syndrome has features that piggyback with the chromosome 21 marker, including Alzheimer’s. This connection came about when the average lifespan of a person with Down syndrome greatly increased with better medical attention, so these patients began living long enough to get this age-related disease. The Global Down Syndrome Foundation’s Alzheimer’s Disease and Down Syndrome Research Initiative is hoping to raise $5 million so they can get matching federal funds. The breaking news at the kickoff introduced Huntington Potter, Ph.D. and M.D., who is the director of the University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical Campus Alzheimer’s Disease Programs Department of Neurology and Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome and fellow researcher, Tom Blumenthal, Ph.D. The two leaped to the podium to detail their ongoing link to the diseases. Cancer also shares some of the factors as it too develops cells with abnormal numbers of chromosomes, the focus of Potter’s UC Denver research. Emcee Chris Parente quieted the noisy throng by asking guests to “use your golf voices.” It worked and suddenly you could hear a pin drop. Kay Burke and Nancy Sevo chaired the kickoff and Ernie and Sharon Magness Blake are chairing the Oct. 25 fashion show and dinner that will be held at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel. Burke said she has a cousin who has Down syndrome. gloryweisberg@comcast.net
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Sheryl Crow packs Chatfield amphitheater Botanic Gardens summer concerts end this weekend
By Tom Barry Like many summer afternoons, there was the ever-present chance of showers with thunderstorms followed by a considerable shower Aug. 13. Concert fans continued to file into the Botanic Gardens Chatfield location, as lightning lit up the skies along the Front Range. Singing sensation Sheryl Crow and her band then came onto the stage and the rain returned briefly, but did not dampen the spirits of over 4,700 loyal fans that braved
the inclement weather. “I’ve been to every nook and cranny in Colorado and love it all,” said the musician to the delight of her fans. Crow, 52, maintains her trademark smile along with her magnificent eyes that dance with her music. Her crisp voice projected smoothly to concertgoers throughout the expansive grassy amphitheater. Many adoring fans lined up adjacent the stage for the show’s duration as others danced and swayed to the rhythms of her music. Crow’s fans spanned from young families with children to the mature set. As the sun began to set behind the Rocky Mountains, Crow lit up
the stage, performing a wide selection of her top hits including: “Every Day is a Winding Road,” “Her Favorite Mistake,” “Soak Up the Sun” and “If It Makes You Happy.” One of her last and most popular songs was “Steve McQueen,” as many concertgoers sang along with the lyrics. Botanic Gardens Summer Concerts conclude at the York Street location with St. Vincent on Sept 6. Country rock sensation Sheryl Crow delighted her fans with her crisp voice and guitar strumming. Photo by Tom Barry
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A restaurant with a view Centennial ViewHouse opens amid fanfare
LEFT: ViewHouse owner Francois Safieddine shares a moment with Centennial City Councilman Ken Lucas at the Aug. 28 private opening.
By Peter Jones After debuting in Lodo last year, ViewHouse in Centennial launched its “vision” for the future on Aug. 28 with an invitationonly fundraiser for the Cancer League of Colorado – a pre“view” that was scheduled one day before the restaurant’s Labor Day weekend grand opening to the public. The celebratory opening weekend featured a concert by Colorado’s own Samples and the stunt driving of the Red Bull Motocross Extravaganza, among other attractions. It has become clear that ViewHouse takes its food, atmosphere – and name – seriously. “The view of the Front Range, from Wyoming to Pikes Peak, is jaw-droppingly fantastic, and the new upscale dining options and craft-bar program are equally delightful,” said Paulina Szafranski, who introduced the eatery to the press. Just as impressive as the views are the creative craft cocktails and the expanded upscale entree options: Think prime steaks, fresh seafood, a wood-fired frill and rotating daily specials. ViewHouse is also dedicated to organic and local ingredients, and the bar offers a wide selection of Colorado-centric beers specialty drinks and a modern wine selection. Like its Ballpark-neighborhood predecessor, Centennial’s ViewHouse Eatery, Bar and Rooftop, located at 7101 S. Clinton St., is run by owner Francois Safieddine, who kicked off the private party in a ribbon cutting with public officials and members of the South Metro Denver Chamber. “ViewHouse has always been a place for fun,” Safieddine said. “In Centennial, we wanted to open a very special place that would combine the amenities of our popular Ballpark location with a more refined, family-friendly atmosphere. We want the Centennial/DTC location to be a place where the neighboring professionals and residents can come for a leisurely weekend brunch, cocktails after work, a corporate luncheon or a top-notch banquet event,” The first ViewHouse, still located on Market Street near Coors Field, features a 7,000-square foot upstairs dining space with a view of the ballpark. The Centennial location is considerably bigger. Within the new restaurant’s 30,000 square feet of dining and mingling areas is 10,000 square feet of outdoor space, including a rooftop patio with panoramic views of the Rockies and an 8,000-square foot courtyard called “The Green,” where guests can play volleyball and badminton, and even putt golf balls amid water features and fire pits. The new ViewHouse is still a haven for sports fans with a 200-inch high-definition television, the largest of its kind in any bar or restaurant in Colorado. “We’re giving guests an experience they can’t get anywhere else along the Front Range, including downtown Denver,” Safieddine added. For more information, visit www.viewhouse.com.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission shares Eisenhower’s Colorado ties He was the general who hated war, the president who promoted peace. As a man, he left us with a legacy of love for people and for democracy.
By Scottie Taylor Iverson
Denver Southeast Rotary hosts Brig. Gen. Carl W. Reddel, USAF (Ret.) Ike is still liked and revered. In 1999, Congress authorized a national memorial to honor Dwight D. Eisenhower and his unique achievements in service to America. Eisenhower was one of the true greats of the mid 20th century. His leadership, integrity and love for democracy endeared him to the world. His influence even today is profound. Former Secretary of State Colin Powell evaluated Ike’s career in these words: “As supreme commander of allied forces in World War II, as chief of staff of the U.S. Army, as president of Columbia University, as the military commander of NATO forces and as president of the United States, Dwight David Eisenhower established a legacy of great service to American society and its democratic principles…and as the last American president born in the 19th century, he was able to provide this nation with a transitional guid-
Buzz Koelbel, whose brother Bob is member of Denver Southeast Rotary, shared stories and memorabilia from the days Eisenhower visited their grandfather Carl Norgren’s ranch in Granby. ing vision for the last half of the 20th century, a vision that is still compelling today.” With a preeminent four-acre site across Independence Avenue from the National Air and Space Museum, the Commission is dedicated to creating a memorial that is inviting challenging and inspiring. The site has a direct view of the U.S. Capitol across from the National Mall. It is surrounded by institutions directly linked to Ike’s policies and programs. The outstanding site, one of the top 10 for any memorial or museum in D.C., was approved in 2006.
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Brig. Gen. Carl Reddel began work with the Eisenhower Memorial Commission in 2001, while he was a Public Service Fellow in the Center for Public Service at Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania. From 1999-2000, he was president/CEO of the Eisenhower World Affairs Institute in Washington, D.C. Prior to joining the Institute, he was professor and head of the Department of History at the United States Air Force Academy. While conducting the Legacy Study, completed in 2003, the Commission reviewed 26 alternative sites with the assistance of the global architectural firm Gensler that also has offices in Denver. The Pre-Design Program to secure a designer for the Eisenhower Memorial was completed in 2007, leading to the selection of Frank
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Gehry as the memorial designer in 2009. The Commission is now working with Local Projects, a New York City awardwinning design firm on President Eisenhower’s electronic memorialization, the “EMemorial.” Eisenhower was a complex man from Kansas where he was a Rotarian. He was modest and never allowed his ego to get in the way of doing the right thing as general or president. He often wore fatigues to lead rather than call attention to himself with all his medals and badges. During his presidency, the highway system was established as well as the FAA, St. Lawrence Seaway and NASA to name a few. The pragmatist always gauged his decisions on what was best for America. He balanced freedom and security, was supremely confident in this country and had a deep love of the United States. Eisenhower also loved Colorado, fishing, painting and golfing. Another reason for his love of Colorado was, of course, he married Mamie Doud in 1916 at the home of his bride’s parents on Lafayette Street in Denver. Before his health began to fail, he played his last 27 holes of golf at Cherry Hills Country Club and there is a majestic library/meeting room there named in his honor. Denver
Brig. Gen. Carl W. Reddel, USAF (Ret.), executive director - Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission Southeast Rotary Club holds its weekly breakfast meetings at Cherry Hills Country Club.
Ladies of Dry Creek Sertoma engage former Colorado first ladies, daughters Frances and Monica Owens, Jeannie and Tally Ritter share an evening of wine, women and wisdom The Carriage House at the
Governor’s Residence at Boettcher Mansion was the site of a unique evening for women. Hors d’oeuvres and libations were served in The Gardens of the Carriage House followed by a VIP tour of the mansion. A heartwarming and informative presen-
tation by two former first families gave insight as to how they lived, the joys and challenges of being in office, the spotlight and the mansion. The early evening fundraiser benefitted Easter Seals of Colorado Rehabilitation and Stroke
Day Program. Easter Seals of Colorado provides rehabilitation, therapy, vocational, recreational and support services for people with disabilities in Colorado with a myriad of programs including services for military/veterans and senior citizens.
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ABOVE: Lynn Robinson – CEO/president, Easter Seals of Colorado; Susan Goodman – Dry Creek Sertoma, and Lynn Miller – Scottish Broker (sponsor) and also a member of Dry Creek Sertoma LEFT: Monica and Frances Owens with Jeannie and Tally Ritter at The Carriage House
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Tomatoes aren’t ripening as usual Submitted by ALCC This summer’s weather pattern has definitely caused problems in our gardens. Many gardeners are complaining that their tomatoes are slow to ripen. The continuing moisture along with consistently low nighttime temperatures are keeping the soil cool which delays ripening. Tomatoes need warm soil to ripen.
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You can be patient and hope
the soil eventually warms up. But if you want those yummy vineripened tomatoes sooner and are willing to put in a bit of effort over the holiday weekend, there are a couple of things you can do to help Mother Nature warm up the soil: Cover soil around plants with black plastic - which some gardeners do in the early spring to warm soil after the winter’s chill. During the day the sun will heat the plastic and the soil underneath. As long as low evening temps continue, cover tomato plants
with a frost shield fabric overnight to hold the daytime heat in. If you don’t have frost shield, use the same materials you use to protect plants against frost later in the season. Household items such as sheets or large towels will also do the job.
Can you pick tomatoes to ripen them?
You can pick green tomatoes now just like you would right before frost. Bring them indoors and place
them on windowsill. Or stack them in a cardboard box 2-3 layers deep. Use newspapers between the layers. Green tomatoes that are picked and brought indoors will ripen and turn red. But they won’t get any
more sugar content after picking so they will not be as sweet as the vine-ripened variety. The longer plants stay on the vine, the sweeter they will be. Visit www.alcc.com.
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Subaru presents green hybrid model By H. Throttle Subaru vehicles are very popular and there are many different models on our streets and highways for a very good reason. They just are very reliable and solid cars. Made in Japan with the historic quality reputation, they are one of the best bangs for the American buck. Most recently the new battery flex system raises the price of this model to $30,120. It arrived at the doorstep for a few test drive days. The lime green color is described as “Plasma green pearl” and makes a statement about the Flex features in this smaller sedan. The Hybrid model features similar technology as other hybrid vehicles, with most major car manufacturers sharing hybrid technology. The system depends upon a battery system and a charging mechanism that recharges the batteries when starting and stopping. Gasoline mileage is increased by battery operation on starting the engine and battery power when the car is at a stoplight. Over the course of a drive, this awarded the Subaru Flex an average 34.6 mph. and beat the advertised miles of 31 mpg. The expanded battery system is powerful and the four-cylinder engine is powerful with a variable six-speed transmission that is controlled by paddle shifters located on the leather wrapped steering wheel. The engine and variable shift transmission make for an efficient drive in the mountains climbing or descending and having a choice of gears. Disregarding the battery flexoption, the Subaru handles very well. The independent suspension provides a good ride and the car steers and handles perfectly. The battery flex system raises the price of this model to $30,120 and one might prefer just the
standard gasoline model that can provide similar gasoline mileage without the battery concept. The factory offers a five-year, 60,000-mile warranty on the power train system and extended coverage can be purchased up to 100,000 miles. Subaru saved money by having the older mechanical seat handle rather than power seats to raise and lower seating. The seat also adjusted by the control device to push, or pull, the seat forward or backward. These fea-
tures are really old-fashioned and rarely found in most cars today. The center screen is smaller than normal and the rear camera picture is postcard size rather than the full screen. Radio controls are located on the screen and hard to use while driving. Best feature for this model is the ride, which is comfortable, and the engine and transmission work very well together and provide better than average economy. No doubt the bright green paint makes an environmental statement for the driver along with the hybrid features. This would make a good commuter vehicle with many of the proven mechanical features provided by Subaru. “Confidence in Motion” is their motto and that pretty well sums up their cars.
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PAGE 20 • THE VILLAGER • September 4, 2014 The 2015 Subaru Outback comes with a navigation system and moon roof and sells in the $36,000 price range.
2015 Subaru Outback is top of line By H Throttle The Subaru Outback will always remind us of Crocodile Dundee and those bad guys chasing him through the outback countryside several decades ago. The new 2015 Subaru Outback Limited model is far more luxurious that what Crocodile Dundee was driving. First, the new Boxer engine is a 3.6 L 6-cylinder powerhouse that delivers 256 horsepower and 27 mpg in average fuel economy. The present day television commercials show a wrecked Subaru and the wrecker driving telling everyone, “They lived.” That is no accident and the Outback has a feeling of strength,
doors solid like vaults. The total airbag count is now up to eight in the vehicle, providing extensive protection for passengers. Subaru relates that this is “…the highest level of luxury ever offered in an Outback.” The design is sleek and Tungsten metallic paint adds to the shine and appeal of this limited model. Bucket seats are very comfortable featuring perforated leather seats with heated front and rear seating. The sound system is Harmon/ Kardon 576 watt with 12 speakers for great sound listening to XM radio Escape Channel 69. All of the luxury only adds to the firm, solid and secure ride with McPherson strut front suspension
and double wishbone rear suspension gives outstanding stability and ride. Subarus have long given good value and dependability for Colorado mountain roads. This Outback model comes with a navigation system, and moon roof selling in the $36,000 price range fully loaded with the newest electronic equipment. The Outback is quiet as the frontier and is a four-door tough vehicle for all weather conditions with all-wheel drive and a Lineartronic transmission with paddle steering wheel shifters. Brakes, lights, sound, safety, economy all add up to make this a sound investment in choosing a new vehicle.
Children’s Museum provides nearly 16,000 free admissions
Through its Sponsored Admissions and Memberships Program, the Children’s Museum of Denver provided 15,689 free admissions and offered free annual family memberships to children from low-income child care centers and elementary schools during the past school year. Since its inception 19 years ago, the program has been an important part of the museum’s outreach efforts, removing financial barriers to museum access and ensuring that more than 227,000 children had the opportunity to benefit from the museum’s educational programming and interactive exhibits. Qualifying schools and childcare centers receive free educational programs facilitated by museum educators, and roundtrip bus transportation when funding allows. In addition, each participating child is offered a free yearlong family membership that allows them to attend the museum repeatedly to share its expertly designed learning experiences with their entire families. The program is open to child care centers and elementary schools with student populations in which 50 percent or more are eligible for the National School Lunch Program. On average, 84 percent of students in the 89 elementary schools served last year were eligible for free or reduced price school lunches. An additional 20 low-income preschools, childcare centers and other programs participated, such as Denver Inner City Parish, Tennyson Center for Children and area programs serving teen mothers and their children. According to the Colorado Children’s Campaign’s 2014 KIDS COUNT report, 18
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percent of Colorado children live in poverty; only two states seeing more growth in childhood poverty since 2000. Children living in poverty are faced with a substantial educational achievement gap. A study conducted by the Annie E. Casey Foundation indicates that Colorado has one of the largest income-related achievement gaps in the nation, with only 21 percent of low-income students demonstrating proficiency in reading, compared to 55 percent of their more affluent peers—a difference of 34 percent. As the museum embarks on a major expansion, it remains committed to sustaining this program as a valuable resource serving metroarea communities. When the new Children’s Museum of Denver opens in late 2015, the Sponsored Admissions and Memberships Program will also expand, increasing current efforts by 47 percent. The Sponsored Admissions and Memberships Program is made possible by donations from: BBVA Compass Foundation, DanPaul Foundation, Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation, Denver Post Community Foundation, Helen M. McLoraine Children’s Museum of Denver Endowment Fund, J. K. Mullen Foundation, Nord Family Foundation, PeyBack Foundation, Jared Polis Foundation Gift Fund, Rose Community Foundation, Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, Singer Family Foundation, U.S. Bank, Wells Fargo Corporate Giving and Xcel Energy Foundation. In addition, the program was supported through contributions made to the special appeal at the museum’s annual Birthday Bash gala.
September 4, 2014 • THE VILLAGER • PAGE 21 FLEURISH
University of Denver Sturm College of Law to recognize 2014 Law Stars Annual gala honors acclaimed alumni and faculty
Carol Bennett leaves the dog shelter with two small dogs for a 15- to 20-minute walk. Courtesy photo
Volunteer Carol Bennett finds MaxFund just right By Phil McPeck MaxFund Animal Adoption Center just feels right to Carol Bennett, much the way a scratch behind the ears can comfort or win over a dog. Denver’s premier no-kill animal shelter has engendered in her a loyalty matched only by that of a fine dog and explains why six mornings a week MaxFund can count on Bennett to be at 1005 Galapago St. to walk as many as 20 of its small dogs. “I love getting them out of their kennels,” socializing them and “letting them know they’re loved and valued,” Bennett said. The dogs’ pictures and stories can be seen at www.maxfund.org. Large or small, dogs awaiting adoption to a permanent home are in the shelter through no fault of their own, Bennett said, and “I feel like I’m kind of a bridge between their former life and their new life.” A new life is something she knows about. For 30 years Bennett, of Denver, was an employee of then-telephone company Qwest and essentially was forced into retirement by layoff in 2009. As a volunteer, she had worked with the Denver Dumb Friends League but found the scheduling there unworkable. Bennett said that over the course of six years she also traveled occasionally to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah, where she would care for cats in the mornings during her visits and walk dogs in the afternoons. But the travel was taxing. In 2007, volunteering and working with shelter animals came together for her at MaxFund. Bennett also has a parttime dog-walking and pet-sitting business. All but one morning a week, rain or shine, she starts a ca-
cophony of eager barking when she walks into the MaxFund kennel about 7:30 a.m. She talks to the dogs as she leashes them and two by two they go on a 15- to 20-minute walk around the block or through the neighborhood on the southwest edge of downtown. “I give them all potty breaks,” Bennett said. After as many as 10 such trips to accommodate 20 dogs, she takes some for “play time” in MaxFund’s fenced, park-like courtyard with its artificial turf, trees, kiddie swimming pool and toys. Hopefully life in a kennel is a temporary experience for most of the dogs, Bennett said. “I look at my own pets and they have a house to roam.” Bennett has two cats – her own and one she fosters for MaxFund. The canine member of her family is Betty, an American Eskimocorgi mix she rescued in 2005. Betty had been living on the streets of Denver with a homeless man who no longer could keep her, Bennett said. The every morning walk is an opportunity to be an ambassador for MaxFund and encourage an adoption. A chance meeting and chat with a man on his way to the dog shelter led to one of Bennett’s favorite stories. The man was arriving to see about a particular dog, an older mixed breed he wanted to give a second chance. If that dog didn’t work out, for whatever reason, Bennett said, she asked that he look at Delilah. Delilah, a coonhound, had been in the shelter for three years. “I could see she was getting depressed. She wouldn’t walk far,” Bennett said. As it turned out, the retired gentleman met Delilah and the two have been together since. And that just feels right, too.
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law will recognize its Law Stars recipients for 2014 at a gala event on Thursday, Oct. 2, at the Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Convention Center. Since 1993, DU Law Stars has celebrated distinguished alumni and faculty, raised funds for the Clinical Programs and the Judicial Fellows Program, and united Denver Law alumni in a celebration of their peers. The event includes a personal commemorative video of each honoree, recounting accomplishments both professional and personal. A reception begins at 6 p.m., followed by dinner and honoree video tributes. Receiving awards this year are: Jack Finlaw, JD’81, Alumni Professionalism Award: Finlaw is chief legal counsel to Gov. John Hickenlooper. At the time of his appointment to this position in 2011, Hickenlooper said, “Jack Finlaw is a skilled attorney who possesses a unique blend of management experience in business, the non-profit sector and government.” Before joining the governor’s office, Finlaw was chief of staff to Denver Mayor Guillermo (Bill) V. Vidal, and had served as deputy chief of staff for then-Mayor Hickenlooper. From 2003 to 2010, Finlaw was director of Denver’s Theatres and Arenas Division. Prior to his government service, Finlaw worked in the cable television industry for almost 20 years as deputy general counsel for Comcast Corporation and as cor-
ABOUT THE RACE The Inaugural Denver, Colorado Scope It Out 5K Run/Walk will be held Saturday, October 4, 2014 at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado. The goal of this race is to bring awareness to the importance of early
porate counsel for Jones Intercable, Inc. Finlaw has also served as a board member for VISIT DENVER, Opera Colorado and the Colorado Symphony. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University and a juris doctorate from the University of Denver. Theodore Z. Gelt, JD’75, Thompson G. Marsh Award: Gelt is an adjunct professor at Denver Law and has taught in the Graduate Tax Program for nearly 40 years. He also provides innovative guidance in taxation for both individuals and corporate entities at BakerHostetler in Denver. Gelt advises large individual clients with respect to estate/ family planning, tax controversy and criminal tax matters. He advises corporate entities in transactional tax matters and provides counsel and expert testimony for the defense of tax and estate planning. Gelt is listed in The Best Lawyers in America, The National Registry of Who’s Who, and, locally, has received 5280 Magazine’s and ColoradoBiz magazine’s 2010 Wealth Manager Five Star Rating. Best Lawyers also named him Denver “Lawyer of the Year” in Litigation and Controversy – Tax in 2013. Gelt is President of the Board of Yeshiva Toras Chaim and has been involved in numerous other charities over the years. Gale Norton, JD’78, Outstanding Alumni Award: Norton has three decades of experience handling energy, natural resources, and environmental issues. As Secretary of the Interior for President George W. Bush from 2001-2006, she played a key role in shaping national energy policies. Norton
screening for colorectal cancer and to raise money to fund efforts to abolish it. To date, events like this have allowed Chris4Life to donate more than $1,000,000 to further colorectal cancer research and awareness across the country. More importantly, through education and encouragement efforts, we have helped save lives. The goal
led efforts that resolved 70-year-old interstate disputes on the Colorado River, instituted a west-wide water conservation program and championed the President’s Healthy Forest Initiative and Cooperative Conservation. Norton returned to Colorado as General Counsel for Royal Dutch Shell Unconventional Oil from 2007-2010. As an attorney, Norton has handled many high-profile cases, including arguing before the US Supreme Court and negotiating one of the largest lawsuit settlements in history. Norton served two terms as the elected Attorney General of Colorado, 1991-1999. She is currently president of Norton Regulatory Strategies and a director of American Transmission Company. Professor Stephen Pepper, Robert B. Yegge Excellence in Teaching Award: Pepper has published many well-known law review articles on lawyers’ ethics and on freedom of religion under the First Amendment. Professor Pepper graduated from Stanford University “with great distinction” and his law degree is from Yale Law School, where he won first place in the Thurman Arnold appellate advocacy competition and was a finalist in the Cardozo brief writing competition. He practiced for four years with the Denver firm of Holland & Hart. Pepper has given presentations at numerous academic conferences and meetings of practicing lawyers, regularly teaches the first-year Torts course, the required Legal Profession course, and a seminar on professional ethics. The students at the College of Law have selected him “Professor of the Year” four times.
for the Inaugural Scope ItOut Denver 5K Run/Walk is to raise $75,000 which will allow us to fund local, cutting-edge research at the University of Colorado Cancer Center. Besides Denver, 2014 Scope It Out events will be held in Washington DC, Chicago, New York City, Pittsburgh, Detroit and Salt Lake City.
ABOUT CHRIS4LIFE edge research so that the brightest minds cer in general. Chris4Life will utilize health The principal goal of Chris4Life Colon Cancer Foundation is to permanently eliminate the threat of colon cancer through discovery of a cure. As long as people are dying from this disease, we will be at the front lines of the fight. To this end, we will fund cutting
and best institutions are empowered to cure colon cancer for good. Until then, Chris4Life Colon Cancer Foundation is committed to significantly improving the treatment experience for patients and caregivers and to dramatically raise awareness about colon can-
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Legal Notices What are legal/public notices? “(1) ‘Legal notice’ or ‘advertisement’ means any notice or other written matter required to be published in a newspaper by any laws of this state, or by the ordinances of any city or town, or by the order of any court of record of this state. “(2) ‘Privately supported legal notice or advertisement’ means any legal notice or advertisement which is required by federal, state, or local law or court order which is paid for by a person or entity other than a governmental entity either directly or by direct, specific reimbursement to the governmental entity. “(3) ‘Publicly supported legal notice or advertisement’ means any legal notice or advertisement which is required by federal, state, or local law or court order which is paid for by a governmental entity.” -Legal Publication Laws of Colorado, Colorado Press Association
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0671-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 3, 2014, 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): Megan M McHugh Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Pinnacle Mortgage Group, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust: January 23, 2004 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: January 30, 2004 Recording Information (Reception Number): B4019291 Original Principal Amount: $170,526.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $161,932.90 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE Also known by street and number as: 2094 South Xenia Way, Denver, CO 80231. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 10/01/2014, 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
8/7/2014 9/4/2014 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: 06/03/2014 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 Attorney File # 9105.100362.F01 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. 0671-2014 EXHIBIT A CONDOMINIUM UNIT 86, BUILDING 8, THE WILLOWS AT HIGHLINE (A CONDOMINIUM) ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF RECORDED NOVEMBER 8, 1985, IN BOOK 86 AT PAGE 40 AND SUPPLEMENT THERETO RECORDED AUGUST 25, 1993, IN BOOK 109 AT PAGE 65, AND ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION RECORDED NOVEMBER 8, 1985 IN BOOK 4594
AT PAGE 166 AND ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS THERETO, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Published in The Villager First Publication: August 7, 2014 Last Publication: September 4, 2014 Legal # 0671-2014 ____________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0683-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 6, 2014, 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): Craig S. Obrien Original Beneficiary(ies): First Franklin Financial Corp., subsidiary of National City Bank of Indiana Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee, on behalf of the registered certificate holders of First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-FF4 Date of Deed of Trust: March 08, 2004 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: March 15, 2004 Recording Information (Reception Number): B4045821 Original Principal Amount: $168,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $168,000.00 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. The property to be foreclosed is: LOTS 41 AND 42, BLOCK 2, BANK ADDITION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 3131 S Pearl St, Englewood, CO 80113. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 10/01/2014, 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: 06/06/2014 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 Jennifer Griest #34830 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery-Graber #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 14-02283 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Published in The Villager First Publication: August 7, 2014 Last Publication: September 4, 2014 Legal # 0683-2014 ____________________________________
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0694-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 10, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): Janet N Aylesworth and Jeanne L Kula Original Beneficiary(ies): JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: September 12, 2007 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: October 23, 2007 Recording Information (Reception Number): B7136381 Original Principal Amount: $52,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $51,835.36 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 307, PARK BELLEVIEW CONDOMINIUMS, A CONDOMINIUM, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DECLARATION RECORDED JUNE 8, 1979 IN BOOK 3008 AT PAGE 529, AND THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON JUNE 8, 1979 IN BOOK 39 AT PAGE 26, OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE RECORDS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 800 W Belleview Ave Apt 307, 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, 10/08/2014, 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
8/14/2014 9/11/2014 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: 06/10/2014 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 Jennifer Griest #34830 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery-Graber #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 14-01118 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Published in The Villager First Publication: August 14, 2014 Last Publication: September 11, 2014 Legal #0694-2014 ____________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0712-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On June 13, 2014, 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): PHILLIP B. WEBSTER Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR LENDERLIVE NETWORK, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust: October 26, 2011 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: November 10, 2011 Recording Information (Reception Number): D1111590 Original Principal Amount: $142,345.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $136,658.80 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.
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: January 04, 2002 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: January 15, 2002 Recording Information (Reception Number): B2009742 Original Principal Amount: $102,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $101,326.63 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOTS 39 AND 40, BLOCK 9, SOUTH BROADWAY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 4033 South Lincoln Street, Englewood, CO 80110. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 2, BLOCK 9, SHERIDAN HILLS, SECOND ADDITION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 3719 SOUTH GROVE STREET, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110.
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THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 10/15/2014, 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.
NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 10/08/2014, 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
8/14/2014 9/11/2014
Name of Publication
The Villager
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 06/13/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Jennifer K. Cruseturner #44452 Courtney E Wright #45482 David R. Doughty #40042 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Eve M. Grina #43658 Allison L Berry #34531 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 14-001374 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Published in The Villager First Publication: August 14, 2014 Last Publication: September 11, 2014 Legal # 0712-2014 ____________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0734-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 18, 2014, 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): Kathy L. Brown Original Beneficiary(ies): Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc.
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.
First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
8/21/2014 9/18/2014 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: 06/18/2014 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 Jennifer Griest #34830 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery-Graber #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 14-01984 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Published in The Villager First Publication: August 21, 2014 Last Publication: September 18, 2014 Legal # 0734-2014 _________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0740-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 20, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): JEFFREY W. CROSS, II Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FIRST OPTION LENDING, LLC, A GEORGIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: May 28, 2010 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: June 07, 2010
Recording Information (Reception Number): D0053798 Original Principal Amount: $170,848.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $160,733.54 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. The property to be foreclosed is: LOTS 23 AND 24, BLOCK 22, SPEER’S BROADWAY ADDITION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 3098 S CHEROKEE 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, 10/15/2014, 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
8/21/2014 9/18/2014 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: 06/20/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Jennifer K. Cruseturner #44452 Courtney E Wright #45482 David R. Doughty #40042 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Eve M. Grina #43658 Allison L Berry #34531 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 14-001986 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Published in The Villager First Publication: August 21, 2014 Last Publication: September 18, 2014 Legal # 0740-2014 ____________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0742-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 20, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): JAMES T. TANKERSLEY AND ROBIN J. TANKERSLEY Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, METLIFE HOME LOANS, A DIVISION OF METLIFE BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (“FANNIE MAE”), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Date of Deed of Trust: April 05, 2011 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: April 12, 2011 Recording Information (Reception Num-
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September 4, 2014 • THE VILLAGER • PAGE 23 — Continued from page 22 — ber): D1034537 Original Principal Amount: $163,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $157,421.62 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 7, SECOND RE-SUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS 12, 13, 14 AND 15, SHERIDAN HILLS SECOND ADDITION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 3826 SOUTH GREEN COURT, 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, 10/15/2014, 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
8/21/2014 9/18/2014 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: 06/20/2014 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: Holly L. Decker #32647 Toni M.N. Dale #30580 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 302, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 14-914-26800 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Published in The Villager First Publication: August 21, 2014 Last Publication: September 18,2014 Legal # 0742-2014 ____________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0758-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 25, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): RICHARD LITTLER AND MARIELA LITTLER Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, FIRST MAGNUS FINANCIAL CORPORATION, AN ARIZONA CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust: September 24, 2003 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: October 07, 2003 Recording Information (Reception Number): B3220813 Original Principal Amount: $180,664.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $141,953.14 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
Name of Publication
The Villager
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 06/25/2014 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: Holly L. Decker #32647 Toni M.N. Dale #30580 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 302, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 14-920-26790 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Published in The Villager First Publication: August 28, 2014 Last Publication: September 25, 2014 Legal # 0758-2014 ____________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0762-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 27, 2014, 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): Barbara L Silverman Original Beneficiary(ies): Washington Mutual Bank, FA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, successor in interest by purchase from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as Receiver of Washington Mutual Bank F/K/A Washington Mutual Bank, FA Date of Deed of Trust: May 20, 2004 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: June 08, 2004 Recording Information (Reception Number): B4103073 Original Principal Amount: $164,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $162,974.37 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOTS 21, 22, 23, AND 24, BLOCK 48, EXCEPT THE EAST 62 1/2 FEET THEREOF, SOUTH BROADWAY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 4490 S Washington St, Englewood, CO 80113. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 10/22/2014, 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
8/28/2014 9/25/2014 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: 06/27/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee
NOTICE OF SALE
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 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Emily Jensik #31294 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 Attorney File # 1069.100022.F01 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.
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.
Published in The Villager First Publication: August 28, 2014 Last Publication: September 25, 2014 Legal # 0762-2014 ____________________________________
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 37 AND 38, BLOCK 41, SOUTH BROADWAY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 4437 SOUTH LINCOLN STREET, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 10/22/2014, 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
8/28/2014 9/25/2014
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): Technologies LLC
TEAM
Description of Property: Lot 4 A-1, Douglas County Industrial Park F001, 4th Amendment, County of Douglas, State of Colorado NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 23, 2014 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 Publication: September 4, 2014 Last Publication: September 18, 2014 Legal # 5122 ____________________________________
4.3 L A/C. P/S, P/B. CRUISE, 4X4, AUTOMATIC STROBES, UNDERCOVER PACKAGE, CLOTH INTERIOR, DARK TINTED WINDOWS ONE (1) 1987 TRAILER LAST FOUR OF VIN # 84CO SINGLE AXLE, 5’ 10” X 4’ P205/75B15 WITH LICOLN ARC WELDER, RUNS, STEEL BED ONE (1) TRAILER L 12’ X 76’ W TIRES 15” LT215 75 R 15 MAXEY, ELECTRIC BRAKES, LAST FOUR OF VIN # 1612 SINGLE AXLE, WOOD DECK NEEDS REPLACING. ONE (1) 1999 CHEVROLET TAHOE LAST FOUR OF VIN # 2152 ODOMETER READING: 65,537 miles 5.7L P/S, P/B, A/C, AUTOMATIC, AM/ FM, BUCKET SEATS, 4X4, SPOT LIGHTS, DUAL BATTERIES, ALLOY WHEELS, RUNNING BOARDS, FACTORY TINTED WINDOWS OFFERS WILL BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 19th AT 2:00 PM. VIA FAX 303-706-1975. OR MAIL TO 10001 E. COSTILLA AVE. GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO. 80112-3730. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT HENRY SLIWINSKI, FLEET SERVICES MANAGER AT 303-708-6126 OR AT hsliwinski@ greenwoodvillage.com YOU MAY ALSO CONTACT, KRISTY MAYS, FLEET ADMIN ASSISTANT AT 303-708-6135, OR AT kmays@ greenwoodvillage.com *Please note: All of above vehicles/ equipment are sold as is. Published in The Villager Published: September 4, 2014 Legal # 5125 ____________________________________
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
MORE INFORMATION ON THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT LOCATED AT 2450 EAST QUINCY AVENUE, CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, CO 80113 OR BY CALLING 303-783-2721. ALL PROTESTS OR COMMENTS MUST BE MADE IN WRITING ON OR BEFORE THE DATE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING, OR BY PERSONAL APPEARANCE AT THE PUBLIC HEARING. Published in The Villager First Publication: August 28, 2014 Last Publication: September 4, 2014 Legal # 5116 ____________________________________
NOTICE CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, September 2, 2014, the Centennial City Council passed on first reading: CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO ORDINANCE NO. 2014 O-41 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO ESTABLISHING VESTED PROPERTY RIGHTS PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 68 OF TITLE 24, C.R.S., AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 12-14-606 OF THE 2011 LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR THE VILLAGE AT CENTENNIAL – RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT 2 AMENDED FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
JOHN P. ROSAZZA 7 Audubon Place Iowa City, IA 52245 (319) 351-7477 Published in The Villager First Publication: August 28, 2014 Last Publication: September 11, 2014 Legal # 5120 ____________________________________ NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JOHN ALAN MERRITT, deceased Case Number: 2014-PR-30600 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before December 28, 2014, or the claims may be forever barred. KATHY JOHNSON 4428 Desert Lily Ct. SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 Published in The Villager First Publication: August 28, 2014 Last Publication: September 11, 2014 Legal # 5123 ____________________________________
COUNTY COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 1790 West Littleton Blvd. Littleton, CO 80120 303/798-4591 Case No.:2009C301588 Div.:A2 Sunport Financial, LLC Plaintiff Vs. Kristina Schones Defendant
COUNTY COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 1790 West Littleton Blvd. Littleton, CO 80120 303/798-4591 Case No.:2009C301595 Div.:A1 Sunport Financial, LLC Plaintiff Vs. Miche I. Boimbo Defendant REVIVER BY PUBLICATION NOTICE TO DEFENDANT/JUDGMENT DEBTOR THIS MATTER coming on before the Court upon the motion of the Plaintiff styled “Motion for Revivor of Judgment,” and the Court having read said motion and now being duly apprised in the premises, NOW THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY ORDERED the Clerk of this Court shall, and is ordered and directed to, issue to Defendant, Miche I. Boimbo, the “Notice to Show Cause Pursuant to CRCP 354(h)” requiring said Defendant to show cause within 14 (fourteen) days from the service of such Notice, pursuant to CRCP 354(h), if any he/she has, why the Judgment heretofore entered in this matter on February 19, 2009 shall not be revived with like force and effect. WHEREAS, Plaintiff has moved this Court pursuant to CRCP 354(h) to revive the Judgment entered in the instant matter on, February 19, 2009 NOW THEREFORE IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED, that Plaintiff, Sunport Financial, LLC, shall have and take of Defendant, Miche I. Boimbo Judgment in the instant matter on this date with like force and effect as on the date the Judgment was entered heretofore on February 19, 2009.
Estate of GARY A BEAM, deceased Case Number: 14PR30598
REVIVER BY PUBLICATION NOTICE TO DEFENDANT/JUDGMENT DEBTOR
Defendant shall show cause within fourteen (14) days from the service by publication of this “Notice to Show Cause Pursuant to CRCP 354(h)”, if any the Defendant has, why the Judgment heretofore entered should not be revived with like force and effect.
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the undersigned or the Probate Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before December 21, 2014, or the claims may be forever barred.
THIS MATTER coming on before the Court upon the motion of the Plaintiff styled “Motion for Revivor of Judgment,” and the Court having read said motion and now being duly apprised in the premises, NOW THEREFORE
Attorney for Plaintiff James R. Wolf 1776 S. Jackson St. #900 Denver, CO 80210 Atty. Reg.#:30582
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE CITY COUNCIL WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AT THE VILLAGE CENTER, 2450 E. QUINCY AVENUE, CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, COLORADO 80113, ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2013 AT 6:30 P.M. TO REVIEW A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 16-16-130 CONCERNING TEMPORARY MOBILE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES.
December 29, 2014, or the claims may be forever barred.
LAW OFFICE OF LYNDSEY RICHARD Lyndsey Richard Esq., #39154 Attorneys for Personal Representative 545 South Race Street Denver Colorado 80209 Published in The Villager First Publication: August 21, 2014 Last Publication: September 4, 2014 Legal # 5107 ____________________________________ NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of DOLORES ANN PFANNENSTIEL, deceased Case Number: 14PR30635 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before December 21, 2014, or the claims may be forever barred. Robert Pfannenstiel 1427 S. Lewiston St. Aurora CO 80017 Published in The Villager First Publication: August 21, 2014 Last Publication: September 4, 2014 Legal # 5108 _________________________________ NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of PAUL A. ROSAZZA, also known as PAUL ALAN ROSAZZA and as PAUL ROSAZZA, deceased Case Number: 2014-PR-30397 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED the Clerk of this Court shall, and is ordered and directed to, issue to Defendant, Kristina Schones, the “Notice to Show Cause Pursuant to CRCP 354(h)” requiring said Defendant to show cause within 14 (fourteen) days from the service of such Notice, pursuant to CRCP 354(h), if any he/she has, why the Judgment heretofore entered in this matter on February 19, 2009 shall not be revived with like force and effect. WHEREAS, Plaintiff has moved this Court pursuant to CRCP 354(h) to revive the Judgment entered in the instant matter on, February 19, 2009 NOW THEREFORE IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED, that Plaintiff, Sunport Financial, LLC, shall have and take of Defendant, Kristina Schones Judgment in the instant matter on this date with like force and effect as on the date the Judgment was entered heretofore on February 19, 2009. Defendant shall show cause within fourteen (14) days from the service of this “Notice to Show Cause Pursuant to CRCP 354(h)”, if any the Defendant has, why the Judgment heretofore entered should not be revived with like force and effect. Attorney for Plaintiff James R. Wolf 1776 S. Jackson St. #900 Denver, CO 80210 Atty. Reg.#:30582 Published in The Villager First Publication: August 21, 2014 Last Publication: September 18, 2014 Legal # 5104 ________________________________
Published in The Villager First Publication: August 21, 2014 Last Publication: September 18, 2014 Legal # 5106 ___________________________________ NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2014 BUDGET AMENDMENT PROPOSED 2015 BUDGET Proposed 2014 Budget amendment and the 2015 Budget for the Cherry Creek North Business Improvement District #1 will be submitted to the City and County of Denver. That a copy of such proposed budget will be filed in the office of Cherry Creek North Business Improvement District, 299 Milwaukee Street, Suite 201, Denver, CO 80206, where same will be open for public inspection. That such proposed budget will be considered at the regular, monthly meeting of the Board of Directors to be held in the basement conference room at the Cherry Creek North Business Improvement District Office, on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at 7:30 a.m. Any interested elector within such Cherry Creek North Business Improvement District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objection thereto at any time before the final adoption of the budget. Dated: September 2, 2014 CHERRY CREEK NORTH BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT By: Bob Flynn, Chair of the Board of Directors. Published in The Villager First Publication: September 4, 2014 Last Publication: September 11, 2014 Legal # 5124 ____________________________________
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The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk. The ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, 303-754-3302. The full text of the ordinance is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com. By: Brenda J. Madison, MMC City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: September 4, 2014 Legal # 5126 ____________________________________
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Carole Maggio, host of the 1996 facial-workout video Facercize, shows viewers how it’s done. The clip is part of the Found Footage Festival.
Lifelong friends Nick Prueher, left, and Joe Pickett curate the Found Footage Festival, which comes to Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Littleton on Saturday, Sept. 6. The two have been collecting oddball video clips since they were kids. Photos courtesy of Found Footage Festival
The best of the worst on VHS Found Footage Festival comes to Littleton
By Peter Jones Not everyone can make a career out of their misspent youth, but where there’s a will – and your parents’ basement – there’s a way. Just ask lifelong friends Nick Prueher and Joe Pickett, founders of the Found Footage Festival. Their celebration of campy video clips plays Littleton this weekend – more than 20 years after the two buddies began rummaging garage sales and thrift stores for sooty VHS tapes and orphaned home movies. “Joe and I both grew up in a small town in Wisconsin. It was the kind of place where you had to make your own entertainment,” Prueher explained. “We used to take tapes out of old answering machines and listen to them. Then in 1991, we found a Mr. T educational video. It was hilarious and it got us thinking – if there’s gold like this right under our noses, imagine what else is out there.” Before long, the teenaged Prueher was sifting through the break room in the McDonald’s restaurant where he worked. There he laid claim to an instructional training video that was
so bad, it was good. He stuck it in his jacket. “It was so ridiculous, I had to steal it,” Prueher said. “It was covered in dust, so nobody had watched it. Then I realized why. It was called Inside and Outside Custodial Duties.” The toilet-scouring search for “McClean,” and Mr. T’s Be Somebody … or Be Somebody’s Fool! are among more than 6,000 tapes that comprise the Prueher-Pickett collection. The special 10th anniversary Found Footage Festival comes this Saturday, Sept. 6, to the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Littleton. Like the axiom “Do what you love and the money will follow,” the two have taken what was once a hobby – goofing on kitschy videos with friends – into a vocation with a national tour and accompanying DVDs for sale. True to form, the curators spice their show with acerbic commentary a la Mystery Science Theater 2000, much as they did in their basements as teenagers. Although the two have held real jobs of a sort – The Late Show with David Letterman and The Colbert Report in Prueher’s case and The Onion newspaper in Pickett’s – the touring festival and DVDs have become a living for these cheesephiles.
Their clips run the gamut, from absurd product commercials (the Clean Butt toilet attachment) to primers on everything from how to flirt to how to exact revenge (a particularly puzzling video hosted by actress Linda Blair). “The tips they’re offering are too well thought out to be entirely a joke,” Prueher said of Blair’s video, noting that everything in the festival must meet an exacting standard: “Whatever it was trying to do, it has to fail at it in some entertaining way.” Some of the strangest footage has come from amateurs who in the 1980s fumbled through the then-new worlds of home video and publicaccess television. Among the oddest discoveries is an eight-hour camcorder video – condensed to two and half minutes in the festival – of a man admiring a stick he finds in the woods. “He becomes convinced that he’s found a prehistoric weapon that belongs in a museum,” Prueher said. “You see him taking it to the local bar and showing it to people and trying to get them on board and taking it to people at the local college. It’s fascinating. You can’t look away. You start to believe him by the end.” Another unsolved mystery: a public-access show called Dancing
With Frank. “It’s this balding guy, a little chunky, extremely hairy, and he’s wearing nothing but an American flag speedo and a Lone Ranger mask. He’s dancing to John Philip Sousa marches. The audience he’s assembled is a group of extremely elderly people who do not want to be there. You can see it in their faces,” Prueher said. The video’s “intent” was so cryptic that Prueher and Pickett hired a private investigator to track “Frank” down. Once located, the two flew to southern California to meet the “star” on a beach for a bizarre and rambling rendezvous that did little to shed light on the under-clothed dancer’s muse. “We left with more questions than we arrived with,” Prueher said. As if more material was needed for the Found Footage Festival, the partners have recently taken to producing their own content, disguising Prueher as a incompetent chef and sending him out as a guest on local morning news shows. The premise: What is one to do with holiday leftovers? As it turned out, mashed-potato ice-cream cones and turkey-stuffing-vegetable purees – except when the bungling cook was knocking over the on-set food table. “We thought if we could get ourselves booked, we could probably get a fake person booked just as easily,” Prueher said. Although YouTube is chockfull of such practical jokes and poorly crafted amateur productions, Prueher says there is a reason why the Found
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Footage Festival centers primarily on the 1980s golden age of VHS. “The format was so new,” he said. “For the first time, you could have video that you could control in your own home without having to spool up a projector. It was like the Wild West. They were throwing stuff at the wall to see what would stick, like Rent a Friend – for an hour, the guy on the screen would say ‘Where are you from?’ and leave a pause so you could answer the question.” Still, Prueher sees a glimmer of hope for the future. “People on YouTube are selfaware. They know this could get out there, so you see people trying to be weird. But occasionally stuff slips through,” he said. “Technology changes, but bad ideas are here to stay. That’s good business for us.”
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A&E Briefs
‘Greenwood Village and Beyond…The Fine Art of Photography’
Through Sept. 12, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday, Curtis Arts and Humanities Center, 2349 E. Orchard Road. Annual photography exhibition that showcases work of Colorado photographers juried by Eric Biggerstaff.
‘Make it Rain: Paintings by Ian Fisher’
Through Nov. 9, Gates Garden Court Gallery, Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver. Denver-based Ian Fisher’s large-scale cloud paintings have a Western, big-sky quality. They are intended not only as sublime representations of what clouds actually are – formations as a result
of amassed water droplets – but also as an expression of the creativity and timelessness these forms reveal. Visit www.botanic gardens.org.
‘Pippin’
Sept. 6 - 20, Buell Theater, Denver Performing Arts Center, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver. Cast includes Lucie Arnaz as Berthe, Sasha Allen (a finalist on the 4th season on NBC’s “The Voice”) as Leading Player. Visit www.denvercentertheater.org.
‘The Unsinkable Molly Brown’
Sept. 12 – Oct. 26, Stage Theater, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver. Updated from the original 1960 version, musical tells the story of Margaret Tobin Brown, whose husband made a fortune in the Leadville mines. The
Denver matron became famous after the 1912 sinking of the Titanic. Visit www.denver center.org.
sion. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit www.colorado symphony.org.
‘El Latir De México Concert: A Unique Celebration Of Mexican Independence’
‘Quest for Freedom’
Sept. 15, 7 p.m., Boettcher Concert, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver. Conducted by Scott O’Neil, this year’s celebration features performances by trumpeter/arranger Jeff Nevin, Mexican soprano Monica Abrego, Mariachi Sol de Mi Tierra, and dancers from the Fiesta Colorado Dance Company. Tickets available in Boettcher Concert Hall Box office, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., and Saturday, noon – 6 p.m. Tickets are complimentary. They are required for admission to the concert, though tickets do not guarantee admis-
Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m., Mission Hills Church, 620 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. Music by Finnish composer Jean Sibelius (18651957), whose haunting Violin Concerto begins the program with guest soloist Andrew Sords. Director and Conductor Devin Patrick Hughes will lead a pre-concert talk on the program beginning at 6:30 p.m. Each Arapahoe Philharmonic concert also provides a Classic Children’s Corner at 7:10 p.m. in the lobby offering a casual introduction of classical music to the next generation of arts advocates. Tickets at www.arapahoe-phil. org, 303-781-1892 or at the door.
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Oct. 11, 7 p.m. Sandi Patty, known as “The Voice” of Christian music will hold her first concert at St. Andrew United Methodist Church in Highlands Ranch. Recently inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, Sandi Patty is the recipient of five Grammy Awards, a record-setting 40 Dove Awards - including Female Vocalist of the Year 11 consecutive years. She has sold over twelve million albums and has sold-out shows in concert halls and arenas worldwide. The concert will contain music from Sandi Patty’s
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WELLSHIRE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Jubilee Sunday
Sept. 7, 9 and 11 a.m. On Jubilee Sunday, Living Water worship resumes in the Chapel at 9 am and traditional worship is at 11 am in the Sanctuary. Fall educational classes will also resume. To learn more, go to wpcdenver.org and click on Fall 2014 Adult Education.
Young Adults Ministry: Theology on Tap
First Tuesdays at 7 pm. Introducing NEXT for young adults in transition. Many young people in their 20s or early 30s are in flux between school, entering the workforce and everything in between. Come on Tuesdays to discuss life and faith while getting to know each other over drinks and food. We will meet for Theology on Tap the first Tuesday of every month at different pubs and bars in the Denver area. Kira Stringer will facilitate. Email her at kstringer@wpcdenver.org or call 303-758-2233 x213. Wellshire Presbyterian Church is located at 2999 S. Colorado Boulevard, Denver.
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Colorado Ballot Issues 2014
Sept. 30, 7 – 8 p.m., Castlewood Library, 6739 S Uinta St, Centennial. Active Minds free class provides an objective review of the ballot issues and a presentation of the arguments on each side of the proposals. RSVP: 303-542-7279.
CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS Greater Englewood Chamber Second Friday Coffee
Sept. 12, 7:30 – 9:30 a.m., The Mod Market, 3475 S. University Blvd. Suite A, Englewood.
Columbine Genealogical and Historical Society
Sept. 16, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Family Tree Maker by Deena Cootant. First in three part series. People, Places, Workspaces. 1 p.m., She’s Not Dead, He Took Another Bride. Visit www.columbinegenealogy.com or email CJ Backus, CCGHS president, info@columbine geneaology.com.
Cancer League of Colorado Membership Luncheon
Sept. 18, 11 a.m. Social, shopping, learning; noon, luncheon; 12:30 p.m. president’s remarks. Tickets at blacktie -colorado.com/rsvp. Info: Lindsay Morgan, 303-817-4865.
Lion’s Roar Golf Tournament
Sept. 26, 8 a.m. shotgun start, Broken Tee Golf Course, 2010 W. Oxford, Englewood.
Denver Lions Club, 18 holes, four player scramble. For more information call Mike Flaherty, 303-762-2314.
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Experience Kent Denver
Sept. 27, 10 a.m., 400 E. Quincy Ave., Englewood. Open house includes studentled tours plus the opportunity to visit with outstanding teachers. Visitors can observe and participant in many academic and extracurricular offerings. Call 303-770-7550 ext. 237.
EVENTS
Festival Italiano
Sept. 6, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., Sept. 7, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Belmar Center, 464 Teller St., Lakewood. Fine Italian food, vendors Balistreri Vineyard Children’s Grape Stomp, flag throwers from Florence and other live entertainment. Visit www.festivalitaliano.org.
South Suburban’s Puppy Paddle
Sept. 6. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Holly Pool, 6651 S. Krameria Way, Centennial . Pre-registration fee per dog is $7 or $8 beginning Sept. 5 and day of event. Additional dog in the same household is just $2. Preregister at www.sspr.org or call 303-347-5999.
Colorado Remembers 9-11
Sept. 11, 7 p.m. Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 14th and Curtis Streets, Denver. General David H. Petraeus presents “Emerging Threats to U.S. National Security.” Hosted by Gov. John Hickenlooper and Mayor Michael
Hancock. Tickets at thecell.org.
2644 W. 32nd Ave., Denver. Benefit concert with Augustana Arts supporting Spinal Cord Research. For information and tickets visit katiemahanfoundation.org.
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Charlotte Sass to Hold Sept. 18, Doubletree by Hilton, Denver Benefit Concert for Project Tech Hotel, 7801 E. Orchard Road, Greenwood Village. More than 30 South Denver C.U.R.E.
Tom Papas at Comedy Works South
Sept. 25, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 26, 7:15 and 9:45 p.m., Sept. 27, 7:15 and 9:45 p.m., Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village With more than 20 years as a stand-up comedian, Tom Papa has found success in film, television and radio as well as on the live stage. Tom’s first hour special, Tom Papa Live in New York City, premiered on Comedy Central in January 2012. Advance tickets available. Visit www. comedyworks.com or call 720-274-6800.
1830s Rendezvous & Spanish Colonial Art Market
Sept. 27 - 28, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., The Fort Restaurant grounds, 19192 Colorado 8, Morrison. Features Spanish colonial art and jewelry and historical interpreters that enact colorful scenes of the west in the 1830s.
Tammy Walter, a teacher at Sandburg Elementary School in Centennial, has been selected as a statelevel finalist for elementary teachers for the Presidential Awards of Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching program. Walter now advances to the national level. The White House will announce the national finalists and they will receive $10,000 and be honored at various ceremonies. Walter has served as the chair of the elementary district math council and has been involved in the planning and implementation of professional development, curriculum revisions and the Colorado Academic Standards in Littleton Public Schools. She is also an elementary leader of the Teacher Leader Cadre.
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FUNDRAISERS
Katie Mahan & Music for a Free historic walking tour of Bright Tomorrow Sept. 12, 8 p.m., Holiday Event Center, Fairmount Cemetery Sept. 14, 2 p.m., Fairmount Cemetery. Meet at the Gate Lodge on the cemetery grounds.
Tammy Walter
Sept. 19, 7 p.m., 7401 E. 1st Ave., Denver. Cocktails and meet & greet with Douglas Jackson, CEO, 8 p.m. concert. To purchase tickets and for more information, visit www.soileddove.com; www.projectcure.org /events.
Fall Plant and Bulb Sale
Sept. 19 - 20, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver. Thousands of bulb varieties and unusual plants perfect for cool weather available for purchase.’ Free admission north parking lot. Regular admission applies if shoppers wish to explore the Gardens. Hours. All sales support the Gardens. Visit www.botanicgardens.org.
Cherry Hills Village Exotic Car Show
Sept. 21, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Cherry Hills Village Elementary, Quincy Street and South University. A free BBQ with hamburgers and hot dogs. All entries must complete registration form on the Cherry Hills Village website, cherryhillsvillage.com. Donation is tax de-
Cherry Creek Schools Fitness Festival
Sept. 6, Stutler Bowl, Cherry Creek High School, Greenwood Village. This fun, family event features a 5K Run/Walk, the Kaiser Permanente 1K Run/Walk, the free Healthy Living Expo and delicious food samples from local restaurants. Register in person at the Fitness Festival on Saturday morning.
‘Healing Our Youth: Get Educated!’
Oct. 7, 5:30 - 8p.m., Centennial. Free sponsored dinner and panel presentation for parents, teachers, youth workers, and anyone interested in helping improve the mental wellness of youth in our community. Learn what steps to take concerning behavioral issues, important facts about the brain, and how to identify unhealthy adolescent behavior. Attendees can connect with mental wellness experts at a resource fair and have one-on-one conversations with specialists and therapists. Presented by The South Metro Health Alliance, Arapahoe/ Douglas Mental Health Network, At Peace Therapy Centers, LLC, Littleton Public School District, NAMI-Arapahoe/Douglas Chapter, Parker Pediatrics and Adolescents, PC. Registration required, smhaco.org/healing, or contact Traci Jones, SMHA Communications Specialist at 303-793-9615, or email traci@ smhaco.org.
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Republican fundraiser A birthday/fundraiser for Coffman
Tim and Kathy Turley hosted a party at their home in Centennial on Aug. 22 for these five Arapahoe County candidates for office. Front row: Kelly Lear-Kaul, M.D., candidate for coroner; and Sue Sanstrom, CPA, candidate for treasurer. Back row: Corbin Sakdol, candidate for assessor; Dave Walcher, candidate for sheriff and Matt Crane, candidate for clerk and recorder. Courtesy photo
A birthday/fundraiser party was held for Cynthia Coffman, chief deputy attorney general of Colorado and Republican candidate for Colorado Attorney General 2014, at the home of Francoise Bergan. Front row: Evie Ashmore, Lynne Cottrell, Cynthia Coffman, Jill Cullis and Helen Nott. Top row: Bo Cottrell and Francoise Bergan, hostess.
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Stroke and osteoporosis screenings coming to Centennial Screenings at Smoky Hill Vineyard, Sept. 17 Residents living in and around the Centennial community can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke or bone fracture. Smoky Hill Vineyard will host Life Line Screening on Sept. 17. The site is located at 20050 E Smoky Hill Road in Centennial. Louise Richards of Grand Junction attended a Life Line Screening and said, “If I had not taken advantage of your screenings I would never have known I had a problem”.
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September 4, 2014 • THE VILLAGER • PAGE 27 School
Backpacks for kids
Fidelity Investments employees fill the need
By Jan Wondra The hum in the room was happy, excited and contagious. Fidelity Investments employees gathered in a large conference room of their offices in Greenwood Village to fill backpacks destined for delivery to needy students in Denver Public Schools. “We’re thrilled to provide the supplies for students in need,” said Sherri Kroonenberg, SVP, general manager of the regional office of Fidelity Investments. “We know that having the right school supplies to start the year is another factor in student success.”
Fidelity Investments school backpack project leaders, from left: TJ Ward, investment trader; Heather Kingsley, client management representative and Jason Vick, investment solutions representative During the month of August, Fidelity employees throughout the Denver area – including five investor centers, the contact center in Greenwood Village and Asset Management office in Denver
– gathered backpacks and school supplies. They came together to fill what in the end totaled 350 backpacks, which were delivered on Aug. 22 to Denver’s Merrill Middle School and Fairview Ele-
mentary School. Students received them when they returned to school on Aug. 27. More than 250 of the backpacks were collected and filled by employees at the Greenwood Village contact center. The backpacks were filled with the supplies a student would need for one full year of school, including spiral notebooks, crayons, rulers, scissors, glue, colored pencils, tissues, pencils and pencil sharpeners. The schools supplied the supply lists, so each student will have what they need for the year. The backpack project is a proj-
ect of the Denver Public Schools School Partners Program. Fidelity will be working with both Merrill and Fairview on future projects designed to enhance learning spaces, support existing curriculum and supplement efforts to offer financial education to students. “This is a great supplement to our school transformation days which have volunteers onsite helping to revitalize learning environments,” said Kroonenberg. “It’s a great example of the commitment our employees have to supporting the community where we work and live.”
Greg Banks, senior landscape architect at Columbine Design; Jim Fricke, executive director of the Colorado Garden Foundation; Dr. Lucy Jane Miller, founder of the STAR Center and SPD Foundation and Tim Hoyman, president of the Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation Board, help children cut the ribbon to the grand opening of STAR Center’s new sensory garden. Photo courtesy of Karen Harolds
Sensory garden now open
STAR (Sensory Therapies And Research) Center, the premier treatment center for children with sensory challenges, and the Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation held its third annual Playground Rock fundraising event on Aug. 16 at STAR Center’s playground. In addition, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the official grand opening of its new and engaging sensory garden made possible by a grant from the Colorado Garden Foundation, (who also produces the annual Colorado Garden & Home Show). The ribbon was ceremoniously cut and cheered by Greg Banks, senior landscape architect at Columbine Design; Jim Fricke, executive director of the Colorado
Garden Foundation; Dr. Lucy Jane Miller, founder of the STAR Center and SPD Foundation, and Tim Hoyman, president of the Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation Board. The therapeutic sensory garden will address the needs of children with SPD through plants that are selected based on their sensory characteristics including smell, taste, texture and visual presentation. Playground Rock took place on the world’s best sensory playground, built specifically for use in therapy sessions with children who have SPD, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, anxiety disorders, emotional and behavioral disorders, sensory-based learning disorders, and other developmental issues. SPD is a neurological disorder that disrupts the way an individual processes and responds to sensations. It affects the daily
activities and relationships of more than one out of twenty children and adults, impairing quality of life. Kids had a great time playing on STAR Center’s unique playground equipment, jumping in the bouncy house and as an added bonus, were thrilled to get to sit in police cars provided by local Greenwood Village law enforcement. Everyone danced to The Nacho Men musical performance group who have rocked audiences for over three decades with song favorites. There was delicious food, refreshing snow cones and other treats, plus every child received a goody bag. Donations raised at this event help fund continued research programs at STAR Center and the SPD Foundation in order to continue to define effective treatments for SPD.
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DOUGLAS CO. MEGASTORE & WAREHOUSE 2 minutes east of I-25 off E-470 & Peoria St.
(303) 799-9044 THORNTON SUPERSTORE & WAREHOUSE I-25 & 84TH
(303) 289-4100
FIRESTONE SUPERCENTER & WAREHOUSE
COLORADO SPRINGS
AURORA
(719) 633-4220
(303) 368-8555
I-25 & HWY 119 • Longmont/Firestone
UNIVERSITY
GRAND JUNCTION
(303) 795-0928
(970) 208-1920
I-25 & FILLMORE - 2805 CHESTNUT ST.
PUEBLO
I-25 & EAGLERIDGE
(719) 542-5169
1700 S. ABILENE
S. UNIVERSITY & COUNTY LINE
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(303) 684-2400 HWY 6 & 50
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WESTMINSTER
94th & WADSWORTH
FORT COLLINS
I-25 AND HWY. 14
(303) 425-4359
(970) 221-1981
S.W. LAKEWOOD
GLENWOOD SPRINGS
(303) 933-3975
(970) 928-9422
5390 S. WADSWORTH BLVD.
3200 S. GLEN AVE.
GILBERT, AZ
4700 S Power Rd., Gilbert, AZ 85296 (202 (Santan Freeway) and S. Power Rd.)
480-500-4121
GLENDALE, AZ
101 & Bethany Home Rd. Across from University of Phoenix Stadium 5801 N. 99th Ave., Glendale, AZ 85305
602-422-8400
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