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Auditions opened and will close Aug. 17 for new players. (See the website for directions — send audition videos to Denny at arapahoe-phil.org.) She says there are a couple principal positions, plus others in the orchestra. “We have started an annual audition program and can give members feedback each year. There are brass and strings openings ...”
The membership is presently at about 50, Denny said. Pre-pandemic, it was about 70.
“We are working with a virtual and online education program,” Denny said. Instrumental instruction will be sent to schools. A virtual Master Class will be sent to Arapahoe High School.
The last full season for the Arapahoe Philharmonic was 2018-2019. “Some personnel are really nervous about resuming a schedule, while others are eager to start. The November, Scottish Concert will be at Lone Tree Arts Center and others will be at Denver First Church,” Denny said. “We are getting requests for season ticket packages.
“The first full rehearsal in July was awesome!”
See arapahoe-phil.org for more information in future weeks. somebody who knows Birch well, intimately, identifying that person as Birch and his voice,” Stuart added.
In a preliminary hearing, a court decides whether there is enough evidence to take the case to trial — it doesn’t decide whether a suspect is guilty. The judge cleared the way for Birch to go on trial.
Birch is accused of walking into the convenience store at 8263 S. Quebec St. in Centennial — near County Line Road, just north of Highlands Ranch — and asking for cigarettes and then committing a robbery, shooting the clerk in the process, the night of Nov. 26.
Surveillance footage from the convenience store showed a man who prosecutors say is Birch entering the store and appearing to ask for “10 of those” — likely referring to cigarette packages — and then asking for “all of it.” The clerk can then be heard yelling in pain.
According to information released previously by the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, surveillance video showed that the suspect pointed a handgun at the clerk, who put cigarettes and money from the cash register in a shopping bag. When the clerk handed the suspect the bag, the suspect shot him, according to the sheriff’s office.
The clerk died after sustaining a gunshot wound to the left abdomen. He was identified as Mauricio Omar Perez, 24, according to the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office.
A second gas station in Centennial that was robbed on that same day sits on Arapahoe Road near Havana Street, according to a sheriff’s office news release.
About 4:30 p.m. that day, a male entered the Conoco gas station at 10210 E. Arapahoe Road in central Centennial and pointed a handgun at the clerk, according to the sheriff’s office. The clerk gave the suspect the cash drawer, and then the suspect fired a single round into the ceiling, the release said.
The clerk was not injured, and the suspect left southbound on foot from the area. Investigators also believe that suspect was Birch.
An Arapahoe County sheriff’s investigator spoke with a woman on Dec. 11 who identified Birch as her ex-boyfriend. The woman told authorities Birch stays with her in her apartment and that he had left “for quite some time” during the time frame of when the two robberies occurred, the investigator said in court testimony.
At some point in the weeks after the robberies, Birch woke the woman up in bed and showed her cash, telling her he had robbed a gas station, the investigator said. Birch said he had to shoot at the clerk because the clerk also had a weapon, the investigator said. It did not appear that the clerk had a gun, according to the investigator.
The woman said Birch still had the sweatshirt that surveillance footage caught the shooter wearing, which read, “No pain, no Jane,” according to the investigator. A plaid shirt and shoes the woman alleged Birch to have been wearing had been burned in the fireplace of their apartment, the investigator said.
The investigator played the woman an audio recording of the incident at the gas station on Quebec Street. When the suspect was heard first speaking to the clerk on the recording, the woman became “very emotional” and said the suspect was Birch, the investigator said.
Birch has been charged in the incident with first-degree murder after deliberation, first-degree felony murder, tampering with physical evidence, possession of a weapon by a previous offender, carrying a concealed weapon, theft of $300 to $750 and counts regarding robbery, according to online court records.
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County artist Scott Hildebrandt and his piece titled, “You Are Here.” weapon, the investigator said. It did Hildebrandt — who lives in Littlenot appear that the clerk had a gun, ton and works at an Englewood studio — is known for his work with antique and vintage miniatures, creating micro worlds inside footage caught the shooter wearing, of old clocks, cameras, radios, TVs and more. He had used this medium to make a huge work of art that fi ts Meow Wolf’s theme. The artist mimics the idea of interdimensional time travel by creating stories inside of vintage electronics that he hopes will remind people of their own past. “It’s almost like a memory inside of a memory,” Hildebrandt says. Street. When the suspect was heard His piece uses more than 150 individual dioramas that all fi t together recording, the woman became “very into 20 shelves that span from the ceiling to the fl oor. Each diorama contains a story brought to life with individual lighting and sound effects that come from speakers built into the artwork. Hildebrandt laughs, “You could spend a lot of time just looking at all the small details in each one.” The collaboration between Hildebrandt and Meow Wolf Denver has been three years in the mak-
Scott Hildebrandt’s “You Are Here”
ing. “I knew in my proposal that I wanted a hallway that would bridge two different worlds and interact with you as you walked through it,” he says.
Hildebrandt has always loved how his work evokes memories and a childlike wonder from viewers. “That’s what I love about my art, it gives you the ability, even as an adult, to pretend.”
People call the artist Mr. Christmas. It’s a name he got about 10 years ago when he fi rst started doing this artwork.
Hildebrandt focused on vintage Christmas pieces. The fi rst piece he made was a little Christmas village that was under glass. People took interest in that style of art and so he just sort of absorbed the name Mr. Christmas, he says.
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COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0025-2021
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 7, 2021, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.
Original Grantor(s) Matthew T. Machetta Original Beneficiary(ies) Credit Union of Denver Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Michael P. Spahn Date of Deed of Trust August 08, 2014 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 18, 2014 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D4075573 Original Principal Amount $17,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $24,575.98
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 14 AND THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 15, BLOCK 8, PREMIER ADDITION TO ENGLEWOOD, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 09/08/2021, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication: 7/15/2021 Last Publication: 8/12/2021 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
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: 05/07/2021 Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Earl Staelin #30283 Earl H. Staelin, Attorney at Law 1801 E. Girard Pl., No. 211, Englewood, CO 80113 (303) 229-2834 Attorney File # 3450 S GRANT ST
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.
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City and County
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NOTICE CITY OF CENTENNIAL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, August 2, 2021 the Centennial City Council passed on first reading:
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-O-10 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO APPROVING THE PEAKVIEW HEIGHTS MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN, FIRST AMENDMENT (PUD-21-00002)
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, 303-754-3324. The full text of the ordinance is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com.
By: Barbara Setterlind, MMC, City Clerk
Legal Notice No. 526438-61105 First Publication: August 5, 2021 Last Publication: August 5, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen
Public Notice
NOTICE CITY OF CENTENNIAL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, August 2, 2021, the Centennial City Council approved the following ordinance on second and final reading:
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-O-12 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF EAST ARAPAHOE ROAD, WEST OF SOUTH BLACKHAWK STREET, AND NORTH OF EAST BRIARWOOD AVENUE FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) TO BUSINESS PARK (BP75) UNDER THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
by a vote of 6 in favor and 0 against.
(First published June 24 2021)
By: Barbara Setterlind, MMC, City Clerk
Legal Notice No. 526437-61104 First Publication: August 5, 2021 Last Publication: August 5, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen
Public Notice
A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF) C.R.S. § 22-31-107
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 of Arapahoe County, Colorado.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 2nd day of November, 2021 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two (2) directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms in Director Districts D and E for Cherry Creek School District No. 5. Eligible electors of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 who have resided in these Districts for at least 12 months and who are interested in serving on the school board may obtain a Board Candidate Packet including a Nomination Petition from the District Designated Election Official (DEO) from August 4 through August 27:
Sonja S. McKenzie (Designated Election Official) 4700 S. Yosemite Street, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 720-554-4373
The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
State law requires 50 signatures from eligible electors on a Nomination Petition. The deadline to submit a School Board Candidate Petition is 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 27, 2021 (not less than 67 days before the election). Earlier submittal is encouraged. Affidavit of Intent to be a Write-InCandidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by 4:00 p.m. on
Friday, August 27, 2021.
Legal Notice No. 526433-61103 First Publication: August 5, 2021 Last Publication: August 5, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen
Bids and Settlements
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NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Batch Signal Construction Phase 2 Project No. 20-06-01
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 38-26107, C.R.S., that the City of Centennial, Colorado (the “City”) will make final payment at the hour of 10:00 a.m. on August 27, 2021 (the “Final Settlement Date”) to the following contractor:
Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc. 12150 E. 112th Avenue Henderson, CO 80640
(hereinafter, the “Contractor”) for and on account of all work completed by the Contractor on City Project No. 20-06-01, including for purposes of this Notice of Final Settlement on (the “Project”).
1. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has an unpaid claim against the Project for and on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, or other supplies used or consumed by the Contractor or any subcontractor in or about the performance of said work, may at any time up to and including the Final Settlement Date, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim.
2. Any such claim(s) shall be filed with the City Clerk at 13133 East Arapahoe Road, Centennial, CO 80112 prior to the Final Settlement Date.
3. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement or claim prior to the Final Settlement Date will relieve the City from any and all liability for such claim.
Legal Notice No. 526439-61106 First Publication: August 5, 2021 Last Publication: August 5, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen ###
