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VOLUME 35 • NUMBER 4 • DECEMBER 15, 2016

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The blighted future of Littleton’s urban renewal City Council narrowly saved its own authority last week Never underestimate the power of low expectations.

One might think that losing three of four urban-renewal areas would be a bad night for an urban-renewal advocate like Littleton City Councilmember Debbie Brinkman. But when you are anticipating the worst, even bad news can put a smile on your face.

“I felt pretty darn good at the end of that,” Brinkman said of last week’s council meeting that stretched into two calendar days as its members voted to kill three urban-renewal plans, but narrowly saved the embattled authority that oversaw them. “The thing got put on death row and

we were able to get a stay of execution.”

Meanwhile, Councilmember Doug Clark, who piloted the fight against Littleton Invests for Tomorrow and urban renewal in general, was not exactly clicking champagne glasses over successfully upending most of LIFT’s controversial plans.

“It wasn’t as good a night as I hoped it would be,” said Clark, a leader in the city’s gadfly Sunshine Boys. “But three out of four, I suppose, is three-quarters of the way towards good.”

The marathon council meeting that began Dec. 6 was the unpredictable—if not quite nail-biting—result of Littleton’s long war over urban renewal, a conflict whose battlefields have stretched into a citizens’ initiative to limit it and wars of words over violating the city charter.

Continued on page 2

The dilapidated Columbine Square was the only urban-renewal site to survive the wrecking ball last week. The City Council also narrowly saved its own urban-renewal authority.

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Urban renewal narrowly survives death sentence

The thing got put on death row and we were able to get a stay of execution.

Continued from Page 1 Urban renewal is not always controversial. The tool is often used without resistance to spur development in places that meet the legal definition of “blight.”

The idea is to incentivize property owners to build or renovate in areas that are not exactly the heights of the city. Tax-increment financing essentially uses expected future gains in taxes gained from those improvements to subsidize the construction of needed infrastructure beforehand.

Brinkman calls that a “publicprivate partnership.”

While Clark will not say the idea is utterly useless, he damns it with faint praise.

“I could probably come up with a hypothetical situation where it would be useful,” he said.

Those in Littleton who see it Clark’s way have been slowly chipping away at urban renewal.

In 2014, voters approved a Sunshine Boy-led ballot initiative that requires the City Council to

- Littleton City Councilmember Debbie Brinkman

Doug Clark

Debbie Brinkman

get voter approval before exercising it. A council ordinance to entirely abolish LIFT was proposed earlier this year. Those efforts culminated last week with votes that many, including Brinkman, thought would put an end to urban renewal in Littleton once and for all.

Instead, Councilmember Jerry Valdes stepped in as the council’s swing vote, nixing three of four already-designated urban-renewal areas, but saving LIFT by the

same 4-3 margin, after having already saved a fourth urban-renewal area two months ago.

The narrowly surviving LIFT will now manage that last-remaining urban-renewal area, the dilapidated Columbine Square shopping plaza near Federal Boulevard and Belleview Avenue, for which the landlord says he is interested in using urban-renewal benefits.

“I don’t know how more blighted you can get, for the love

of God,” Brinkman said of the long-vacant development. “A big gray fence and there’s graffiti behind it. There’s trash building up.

The parking lot is full of potholes.

Bricks are falling off. Windows are broken.”

Even so, Clark said he had good reasons for trying to kill the Columbine Square area too.

“All of those things are code violations that the city could correct by requiring [the property owner] to fix the property,” he said, calling tax-increment financing an unneeded incentive.

Valdes, whose votes have effectively saved both Columbine Square and LIFT, had not returned a request for comment at

press time.

Brinkman is less than optimistic about the future or urban renewal in Littleton, especially with the citizens’ initiative that now requires voter approval of it.

“Littleton is building up a pretty solid reputation of not being very friendly to these types of things,” she said.

For Clark’s part, he says he accepts relative victory and is unlikely to make any efforts to eliminate LIFT any time soon.

“If LIFT isn’t issuing bonds, encumbering the property and dispersing tax dollars, then there’s no point in having a fight that doesn’t need to happen,” he said.

Commissioner Sharpe honored by Colorado Counties

Every year, the organization Colorado Counties recognizes the outstanding contribution by a commissioner to the statewide organization. The award was presented Nov. 29 to Arapahoe County Commissioner Nancy Sharpe and Mesa County Commissioner Rose Pugliese during the CCI Winter Conference in Colorado Springs.

Sharpe, who has been active in CCI since she was first elected to the Board of Commissioners in 2011, including serving as chair of the Health and Human Services Steering Committee since 2014, was recognized for her work strengthening programs and services for children and families.

“You have proven to be a superstar as a county leader,” said Larimer County Commissioner Steve Johnson, the 2015 Commissioner of the Year in presenting the award to Sharpe. “You have been a stalwart, our voice on the important issues surround-

ing human services. Your passion in that regard has been an inspiration to so many of us. Your involvement on so many boards and so many activities defies what one person should be able to do, but somehow, amazingly, you do it. You have won the respect and admiration of your peers.”

Sharpe is serving her second term representing District 2, which includes Centennial, Greenwood Village, a portion of Aurora and unincorporated central Arapahoe County. Prior to serving as commissioner, Sharpe was mayor of Greenwood Village.

In addition to her work through CCI, Sharpe serves on the Denver South Economic Development Board and will chair its Transportation Management Association in 2017. She also serves on the Colorado Executive Leadership Council on Child Welfare and is honorary chair of the IBM Smart Cities Taskforce to address homelessness.

In July, she was appointed to chair the National Association of Counties’ Human Services and Education Steering Committee, which pursues legislation to address a broad array of programs that support families and strengthen communities throughout the country.

In 2014, Sharpe partnered with District Attorney George Brauchler to start Not One More Child in Arapahoe County, a coalition of community partners working together to prevent child abuse and neglect.

As commissioner in 2016, Sharpe serves as the county’s financial officer and oversees the Human Resources, Finance and Human Services departments.

She served as board chair in 2012 and 2015. She has been recognized regionally and nationally for her leadership roles with the National Association of Counties, Denver Regional Council of Governments and the Metro Area County Commissioners.

Arapahoe County Commissioner Nancy Sharpe has been honored by Colorado Counties for “outstanding contributions.”

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Through various surveys, open houses and community events, the city has gathered feedback on the existing comprehensive plan and developed vision statements, both of which identify challenges and opportunities for the next 10 to 20 years.

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Death-penalty decision draws criticism

failure that resulted in the same life sentence that was on the table all along.”

Brauchler had sought the death

BY PETER JONES penalty in 2015 in that high-proNEWS EDITOR file case and stood by his deciDistrict Attorney George Br- sion after the call for death was auchler will seek the death penalty rejected by jurors.

The crimes in Johnson’s case for an Arapahoe County man accused of raping his ex-girlfriend occurred Feb. 10. Sheriff’s deputies were called and then murdering to a home on East his 6-year-old son.

Harvard Avenue The prosecutor’s deafter Johnson’s excision will prompt a girlfriend called to trial that defense atreport he had sexutorneys had hoped to ally assaulted her avoid with a guilty at knifepoint. The plea. woman told investiBrandon Johngators that Johnson son, 27, faces eight had threatened to charges, including kill the two children first-degree murder, if she screamed in connection to the Brandon Johnson during the alleged February incidents.

The defense team said Johnson sexual assault. She said Johnson would have pleaded guilty to the later walked back to his room and charges if Brauchler had agreed she heard a loud scream from the 6-year-old. not to pursue death.

When deputies arrived, they The district attorney’s decision prompted a statement from the found the 6-year-old dead and American Civil Liberties Union Johnson on the floor with self-inof Colorado, which called the flicted knife wounds. The sexualcapital-punishment process “ex- assault victim’s 2-year-old child was not harmed. pensive and arbitrary.”

During a preliminary hear“Every costly [death-penalty] trial perpetuates a broken, ing on Dec. 2, investigator Tara racially-biased system that can Mueller told the court the couple and does make irreversible mis- had broken up, but was living totakes,” Executive Director Na- gether for financial reasons. The than Woodliff-Stanley wrote. alleged rape victim, who has not “Brauchler wasted millions of been not named, had recently sent taxpayer dollars on the Aurora a text message to Johnson indicattheater trial, a multimillion-dollar ing she was seeing another man.

DA seeks death in murder-rape case

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Driver in double fatality expected to plead guilty

levard when he changed lanes to pass a slower vehicle. The two women were trying to make a left The 18-year-old Centennial turn from Peakview Circle when man accused of causing a car Jones slammed into their car “Tcrash in April that killed two el- bone style,” according investigaderly women will entors. One woman died ter a guilty plea next at the scene. month, his attorney Jones’s car was has told an Arapacarrying several hoe County judge other teens. One Taden Lee suffered minor inJones’s charges injuries. Investigators clude two counts of say they found a vehicular homicide fake South Carolina and driving under driver’s license in the influence. He the car that showed has been free on Jones as being 23. $50,000 bond since A sheriff’s deputy April 2. He did not Taden Lee Jones noted that Jones enter a plea at a smelled of alcohol court appearance and had bloodshot last month, with attorney Su- eyes. zanne Rodgers saying more time Audrey Carolyn Burton, 77, was needed to prepare the plea. and passenger, Gayle Buckwalter, On April 1 at about 3:30 p.m., 82, were both killed.

Jones, a 2015 Arapahoe High Per his arrest affidavit, Jones School graduate, was driving at admitted to having had three high speed down Colorado Bou- beers before the crash.

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Dramatic changes coming in 2017

This past year will make the history books as we end the Obama era and embark on the Trump voyage. I’ve been enjoying the History Channel’s series on the Vikings—and Trump is likewise building his ships to set sail in about four weeks. He’s assembling a powerful crew and we’ll see how this new exciting adventure series unfolds.

I would expect the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates by a very small percentage this week. The stock market has been rising dramatically as inflation

starts to loom. Oil has made a dramatic rise in price with OPEC countries agreeing to cut supply.

The target price is around $60.

Oil was in the mid-$50 range on Monday. This will very quickly give rise to a 20-to-30-cent rise per gallon in the price of gas at our local pumps.

Locally, there was one bright spot in Sunday’s Broncos loss to the Titans. It looks like we have a real quarterback as Siemian’s play was good. Most of all, he seems to deal with pressure well and was intent on winning. We would have won had the receiver not dropped a perfect pass in the Titans’ end zone. Another fumble in the closing minutes ended what appeared to be the Broncos making a run for at least a field goal and overtime. Again, not our young QB’s fault as he just seems to be growing into the position.

It will be a challenging home game this Sunday as we face the Patriots. We still have a fighting chance to make the wild-card playoff position and I would wa-

ger that if we can survive to the playoffs we will surprise some opponents.

Local governments are slowing down for the holidays.

Greenwood Village is setting district meetings in January to let residents review the Orchard Station Subarea development proposal. City staff has been preparing information for the public for these meetings. We will be presenting further information in the next few weeks.

Cherry Hills is awaiting the arrival of new City Council members and what to do with the Village Center and the maintenance buildings. The city has been having executive sessions on the purchase of prospective properties, but has made no public announcements on what is happening behind closed doors.

A reminder that no legal decisions can be made in executive sessions and any votes taken in these sessions are void.

My own opinion would be to keep everything at the present location with a new administration

building at that site. Leave the maintenance facility where it is with improvements. Meade Park development is still up in the air, depending on just how much of a public park CHV really needs.

As we approach 2017, there are some dynamic changes going on nationally and right here at home. The new Trump team appears to dislike the marijuana recreational usage that is sweeping the country.

We have some new faces in the state legislature as the legislative year begins. The increase in energy prices will aid state tax revenues.

We’ll do our best here at The Villager to give you real news, not fake news, on what is happening locally.

Make sure your subscriptions are current so you have a ticket to the local drama that affects our daily lives.

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Christmas season 2016 brings back memories REMARKS

BY MORT MARKS

Remembering can be fun, and what better way to spend a lazy Sunday morning waiting for the Broncos game to start than to reflect and remember past Christmases.

Mine was the generation that spun our tops, battered our tapedup baseballs, rode our hand-medown bikes, and really did walk to school while our parents struggled through the worst 10 years of a Depression this world had ever seen.

We who were fortunate enough to go to college were suddenly plucked from our campuses at the ripe old age of 18 and sent to fight in a war.

We experienced the last of what truly was a universal draft.

No one escaped by traveling

to Canada, Cuba or attending a theology school. The law of the land was simply stated: “If he breathes, he goes.”

And go we did—first to basic training and then to Europe or Asia to fight, and suddenly one’s life changed.

World War II ended, and out of that tragedy and chaos the drama curtain lifted and the play itself changed. No generation ever had a brighter-looking future than mine did.

Ours was the only nation to come through the Depression and a tragic world war stronger than when we entered. We had whipped the Germans. We had whipped the Japanese. There seemed no end to the things we could do. The future belonged to us. Our country was the world leader and we were going to lead all the people of all nations into a perfect world.

We came home to a roaring inflation. Everybody had money—war-bond money, savingsaccount money, overtime money, mustering-out money, GI Bill money. All of it was burning holes in our pockets and purses.

Shortages persisted while factories retooled for peace. The consumer age was bursting to be born. Veterans were marrying and starting families. In the process, a building boom was ignited that

altered the face of our country.

Once-stable neighborhoods were abandoned for the suburbs and a new way of life began for all.

My generation’s dreams and plans included freezers, dishwashers, electric blankets, air conditioners and cars—at least one for each member of the family.

Then our “age” found its perfect medium in television. Little did we know that this media would dominate our lives, drown our conversations, discourage our children’s reading, “charismatize” our politics and develop an economy built on throwaway consumer goods.

I remember that my generation turned eagerly to Gen. Eisenhower to lead us into the ‘50s, which he did so well. We remained the top nation in the world while winding down the Korean War. And then something went wrong in the ‘60s and ‘70s that we never fully understood. We didn’t understand President Kennedy’s murder, nor how people could burn churches in Mississippi. We didn’t understand the riots in an area called Watts or the burning of apartment buildings and looting of stores in New York City, Washington, D.C. and Detroit.

We who had fought to win a world war and did just that didn’t understand the strategy or politics

of Vietnam and couldn’t understand the civil strife and hatred it provoked in our country.

One thing we could understand and did take pride in was the fact that an American was the first to walk on the surface of the moon and on reflection, let us not forget that today in the year 2016 we are still the only nation to achieve that task.

Even though it is a quiet afternoon, my reflections are suddenly shattered by the reality of a noisy 10-year-old car’s motor running in our driveway.

In spite of all the pessimists who tell us that today’s kids look only for security and a nice soft prosperous future, that car’s noisy motor told me differently—it told me that the American dream of risk taking is still alive and well.

The dream my generation had 75 years ago when we took the big risks and in the end beat them has been handed down.

The serious, determined, intelligent kid was running his noisy motor in my driveway and risking his car to earn enough for his schooling and his future. He had just made it to our door with the pizza.

This boy and others of his generation have obviously picked up the torch from my generation and will undoubtedly pass it on even more brightly than before.

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December 15, 2016 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 5

OPINION

National security and foreign policy matter

BY BILL HOLEN

ARAPAHOE COUNTY COMMISSIONER (D-5) President-elect Trump’s reluctance to receive regular security briefings from U.S. intelligence agencies is becoming a major concern among national-security experts and Republican and Democratic members of Congress. He continues to claim that he does not need those briefings because he knows more than the professionals at the CIA and the Defense Intelligence Agency.

More recently, with the serious

revelation by the CIA that Russian hackers tried to influence the November election in Trump’s favor, the president-elect attacked the agency for its failure to find Saddam Hussein’s weapons of mass destruction.

Trump’s arrogant attitude toward intelligence professionals is dangerous coming from a man who soon will become president of this nation. Will he make decisions of national significance on his gut instincts without using the vast resources of this nation’s intelligence services?

Another disturbing issue has emerged surrounding the apparent selection of Rex Tillerson, the chief executive of Exxon Mobil, as secretary of state. Tillerson has a longterm business relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin and was even awarded the Order of Friendship by Putin himself.

Sanctions placed on Russia by the United Nations and Europe due to the nation’s aggressive actions in invading Crimea and the Ukraine have resulted in the seriously lim-

iting of Russia’s oil exports. Tillerson, as secretary of state, could be in the positon to argue for lifting the trade sanctions, directly benefiting Exxon Mobil.

Sen. Joe McCarthy of Wisconsin, who in the 1950s helped start the Communist Red Scare by accusing the State Department and the Army of being populated with Communists, would be turning over in his grave with Putin’s friend nominated to head the State Department.

Clearly, the possibility of appointing Tillerson to head our foreign relations and the development of this nation’s foreign policy is riddled by questions over conflict of interest. Would his loyalty be influenced by Exxon Mobil or other world leaders who perceive Russia as a threat to global stability?

Sens. John McCain and Lindsey Graham have raised questions about Tillerson’s nomination due to his support of Putin, calling him a violent dictator and murderer. They called for a thorough Senate investigation of Tillerson during the

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Englewood mayor highlights ending 2016 with surplus

BY JOE JEFFERSON As we near the end of the year, I’d like to highlight a few of Englewood’s accomplishments and provide a roadmap for some important goals. We continue to focus on sustainability of our operations with an emphasis on economic development and effective management of our limited resources.

The past budget cycle represented the first budgeted surplus in many years for the general fund and looks to be the fourth year in a row with a yearend surplus!

Although we have resolved our structural deficit through operational changes, we continue to face financial challenges that will require diligence in our efforts to be efficient with so many longterm capital needs to address in coming years.

We have been hard at work to create an environment that fosters a robust local economy. We will continue to improve customer service to our core customers, residents and businesses. We just hosted our first annual job fair and we were successful in securing the participation of 32 local primary employers with over 500 jobs available. Englewood relies heavily on the sales-and-use taxes generated by our local businesses to help pay for our community services. This partnership

Mayor Joe Jefferson with local business means that when local business succeeds, we succeed as a community.

We will strive to improve Englewood’s image and the percep-

tion of our community as a place to live and do business. We will attempt to better communicate our value proposition by conveying points of pride in our community and hope for our future. I see wonderful opportunities with our unique community history and cultural arts that need to be better communicated to our general community.

I envision a more robust quar-

terly publication and website. I also plan to host our first State of the City event in the first quarter of 2017.

We will focus on physical improvements to our public places to make them more desirable places to be. I believe that we should begin with our historic downtown, the 3400 block of South Broadway, because with some small improvements we will develop a better identity and attract more needed investment, activity and vitality.

Finally, we will ensure the sustainability of our public events by partnering with local businesses and add at least one new signature event in Englewood.

As many of you know, I host monthly community meetings to help inform the community and to get feedback. I believe that with this feedback, I can better represent the community as a whole. The monthly meetings are held at the Twin Dragon, 3021 S. Broadway.

I typically host these meetings on the last Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m.

It is an honor to serve our community. As always, I invite your comments, questions or concerns.

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nomination process.

Many of Trump’s appointments to key positions in the federal government raise similar concerns about conflicts of interest.

In several cases, he has appointed individuals who have publicly said they support doing away with the federal agency they have been nominated to head.

It appears that Trump’s nominees are bringing many of their personal and business agendas with them to their new agency posts, many of which fall in line with Trump’s vision of his America.

The Senate needs to be very thorough in investigating all these nominees to ensure they are in line with those of the American people and not simply benefiting their own financial and personal agendas.

The other disturbing issue that many Americans are concerned

about is Trump’s failure to release his federal income-tax returns.

Without those returns, no one can determine the totality of his holdings and debts, his potential conflicts of interest or where he has the potential of receiving gratuities in serious violation of the Constitution.

Congress has a responsibility to carefully investigate these matters to ensure that this nation does not become a cash register to the wealthy.

We must call upon our elected leaders to make sure that individuals appointed to high administration posts understand their constitutional responsibilities to serve the citizens of this nation with their best interests in an ethical and moral matter. It is not the time to ignore our responsibility to seek the best individuals to serve this nation.

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Southeast Denver resident Anastasia Ross walks past the newly opened Denver Motor Vehicle office near Evans Avenue and Monaco Parkway.

Photos by Tom Barry

New DMV office expected to lessen wait times Motorists typically spend a great deal of time waiting in traffic jams—but enough about processing car titles and renewing license plates.

Each month, more than 30,000 Denver residents visit one of the four current locations for car titles and license plates/sticker renewals. The city processes more than 400,000 of those annually.

To ease wait times and add convenience, Denver’s Department of Motor Vehicle has just opened a southeast office near the intersection of Evans Avenue and Monaco Boulevard at Villa Monaco.

“It’s really going to help the people that live on the east side of town, including the people in my district and people in Low-

ery—it’s just a much easier place for them to come and get their license plates and titles,” said Denver City Councilmember Kendra Black.

The state government wasn’t an active partner in getting the new facility, she said.

“We were disappointed … but they weren’t able to do that,” Black said. “… The Bear Valley center became increasingly more crowded. So, [former City Councilmembers] Peggy Lehmann and Jeanie Faatz advocated for years—this is a result of their advocacy.”

The last time the southeast quadrant had a DMV office was in 2003. Its doors were shuttered as the result of harsh budget cuts, thus adding to the long lines at the already overburdened Bear Valley office.

The southwest branch av-

erages 9,000 to 10,000 visits per month, said Courtney Law, spokeswoman for the city’s department of finance.

“We are pleased to be able to provide the southeast region of Denver with a new motor-vehicle branch office,” Law said. “This facility will allow residents who live or work in the area to more conveniently register their vehicles, renew their registration or handle titling transactions.”

Employee-driven innovations are credited for reducing the previously hour-long wait times down to about 20 minutes. Earlier this year, employees received a “People Love Us on Yelp!” award for customer service.

Denver residents can continue to renew their registrations online at pocketgov.com or denvergov. org.

The expansive new DMV office for the southeast area is expected to get busier once word gets out.

December 15, 2016 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 7

COMMENTARY

Life-saving bags: GV police get new safety equipment Last week, I received a phone call from Greenwood Village Police Chief John Jackson. He left a message asking The Villager to send a reporter over to the police department to see some new equipment he was unveiling.

Since I’ve been covering GV, it was my pleasure to meet with the amiable chief in his office. Joining us was 10-year city police officer Sara Joswick.

The chief showed me a large black duffle bag and said “this will actually save lives.”

Inside the bag was a bulletproof helmet, a shatter-proof hood to repel flying objects, a bulletproof vest capable of stopping an AK-47’s highvelocity bullets, and state-of-the-art radio gear with earphones networked for officers to communicate with each other and with a command center.

The new bags are the first of their kind in Colorado and the region.

Officer Joswick described them this way: “I’m just that much safer for myself and others.”

The ready-deployment bags are officially called “emergency-response bags” and have been purchased by the city’s Police Foundation and the City of Greenwood Village.

The bags will be carried by police officers at all times while on duty. It will be required in emergencies to quickly don this safety equipment, Chief Jackson said.

He points out the changing national and local dangers, threats

RTD to provide free rides on New Year’s Eve Police Chief John Jackson helps Greenwood Village Foundation director Jamie Angelich adjust the latest emergency-response equipment.

Photo by Bob Sweeney

toward police and the increasing violence and lawlessness that has mushroomed across America, even in Greenwood Village.

“Law enforcement officers have never been in as much danger as they are today,” Jackson said.

The bags are a new tool to aid police in protecting the public, especially in acts of violence threatening schools.

“We have to keep our schools safe,” Jackson said.

Jamie Angelich, board member and past president of the GV Police Foundation, arrived and joined the

discussion, explaining the foundation’s role in raising funds to help support the department. She modeled equipment as the chief showed how the new helmet and vest would be worn by officers.

The bags cost $2,000 each and because all 64 officers will be equipped with them, the total cost of $128,000.

Citizens and DTC corporations can contribute to the Emergency Response Bag Fund at GVPoliceFoundation.org. Checks may be mailed to GV Police Dept. 6060 S. Quebec St., Greenwood Village 80111.

New study identifies economic drivers and hurdles to recovery

The University of Colorado Leeds School of Business and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade have released a new study that cites community visions, leadership pipelines, and public-private partnerships as factors that are essential to being an economically resilient community.

The study conducted a comprehensive statewide analysis of factors that affect a community’s economic resiliency to understand what makes some communities in Colorado thrive while others fail to retain population and sustain economic growth.

“While our state as a whole has experienced an incredible economic rebound over the last several years, we know that the rebound has been uneven across the state,” Gov. John Hickenlooper said. “This study provides information that can support communities in building a diverse economic base and sound strategies to achieve economic resiliency.”

The study found that communities with a diverse economy, strong leadership, investment in education and healthcare, access to transportation, and quality of life are more resilient than others with similar demographics, educational attainment or geographic location.

“This report is even more pertinent now than after the great recession,” said Paul Major, CEO of the Telluride Foundation. “We have many rural Colorado communities

facing severe economic decline due to the rapid contraction of the mining and resource execration industries. We must think and act more strategically and creatively about state and local governments, communities and business so that local communities can build their own prosperity into the future.”

Researchers conducted focus groups with community leaders and evaluated economic metrics, such as population and demographics, employment and industry diversity, educational attainment, and natural and manmade assets for 13 rural Colorado communities in Chaffee, Crowley, Garfield, Kiowa, La Plata, Las Animas, Moffat, Montrose, Morgan, Ouray, Rio Grande, Routt and Washington counties.

Researchers also performed indepth studies of Salida and Durango to further understand the perceived drivers of economic resiliency in a rural community.

The study found that successful strategies for achieving economic resiliency in Salida and Durango included creating a vision for the community, investing in community assets, taking risks, empowering and engendering leaders, investing in education and healthcare, identifying infill and annexation options and collaborating regionally.

The study also identified housing availability and supply, labor market, youth and family retention as potential hurdles to economic resiliency.

“This study reaffirms that hav-

For the eighth year in a row, the Regional Transportation District is partnering with Coors Light and Coors Distributing Company to offer free rides on New Year’s Eve on all regularly-scheduled bus and rail service, as well as Access-a-Ride and SkyRide services. Free service will run from 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31, to 7 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 1.

Passengers have more options this year because of the opening of the Flatiron Flyer service along U.S. 36, the University of Colorado A Line to east Denver and the B Line to Westminster.

“We’re excited to partner with Coors Light once again to offer safe rides to local residents on New Year’s Eve,” said David Genova, general manager and CEO of RTD. “We want to remind the community to ring in the New Year safely and take advantage of Coors Light Free Rides.”

Service will operate on a weekday schedule on New Year’s Eve and a Sunday/holiday schedule on New Year’s Day. Passengers should check both the late-night weekday schedule and the early-morning

Sunday/holiday schedule for trips after midnight on New Year’s Eve. Service hours will not be extended. Due to expected high-passenger volumes, riders should plan accordingly for the evening.

Due to downtown New Year’s Eve fireworks displays, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. there will be limited Free Mall Ride service on the 16th Street Mall and no service on the D, F and H light rail lines between the Theater District/Convention Center and 18th & California/Stout stations.

RTD has offered this freefare service to discourage drinking and driving and keep our roadways safe for more than 25 years. This is the eighth year in a row that RTD has partnered with Coors Light, Coors Distributing Company and the Colorado State Patrol to promote a safe New Year’s Eve. For fare and schedule information, visit rtd-denver.com or call RTD Customer Care at 303-299-6000 or TDD 303299-6089 from 6 a.m.–6 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. For more information, visit rtd-denver.com.

ing strong sense of place, engaged community leadership and a clear vision for the future is key to having a resilient community,” said Fiona Arnold, executive director of the Office of Economic Development and Trade. “It is a great compass for our office to align our programming with leaders around the state as they work toward providing high quality of life and economic opportunities for their communities.”

The state office recently established the Colorado Blueprint 2.0 initiative, building on the original Blueprint, which is targeted at partnering with local communities to address economic-development challenges by supporting the creation of community visions, leadership pipelines and public-private partnerships.

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School

New Englewood charter school gets start-up grant $196K for equipment, personnel and marketing

BY PETER JONES NEWS EDITOR

TriCity Academy, the planned Englewood charter school approved this year, has received a $196,500 start-up grant from the Colorado Department of Education.

The public school slated to open in the fall of 2017 is one of 50 charter applicants to make the grant-recipient list last month.

The money can be used for a wide range of startup expenses, including equipment, personnel and marketing. So far, the school has relied on benefactors.

“This is a big deal and a big help,” said Rick Gillit, the Englewood City Council member who chairs TriCity’s board of directors. “We were among the few to receive the grant, so we’re excited.”

The grant comes as TriCity enters a new phase after years of unsuccessful efforts to bring a charter school to Englewood.

This month, TriCity is expected to finalize purchase of a school building and sign its final contract with the Charter School Institute, a nonprofit organization that has authorized the school’s founding.

The precise location of the

building, reportedly located near the intersection of Hampden Avenue and Santa Fe Drive, will not be released, at the seller’s request, until TriCity signs its final contract with CSI and the sale is finalized. Meanwhile, the board has hired a principal and has accepted letters of intent from families.

“We actually had a pretty good meeting at the library the other night. We had more signups,” Gillit said. “We’re going to meet the 100-student requirement without any problem.”

New Principal Alan McQueen is heartened to see what he sees as the community rallying around TriCity’s alternative choice in local public education.

“We’re excited to be able to serve the kids and families in the Englewood and Sheridan area,” he said. “We’ve been working with CSI. They’ve been extremely supportive.”

The school expects to begin formal enrollments in March.

An open house at the new building will be scheduled in January.

After nearly three years of rejected applications, appeals and transmutations, the application for a semi-autonomous public school in Englewood was approved unanimously in June by CSI, Colorado’s only non-district authorizer of such schools, after

applicants were repeatedly rejected by the Englewood Schools Board of Education.

Plans are for TriCity to first open as a kindergarten-throughfifth-grade school serving primarily the three cities of Englewood, Littleton and Sheridan.

The school plans to add an additional level each year through the eighth grade.

TriCity plans to focus on the Core Knowledge curriculum used by about 40 percent of charter schools in Colorado. The reform-centered program is built on principles of building cultural literacy and knowledge through sequenced grade-by-grade common learning.

Because CSI, not Englewood Schools, approved the application, TriCity will not be part of the school district and will instead answer directly to CSI, which will act as a sort of virtual school district. Even so, the school is expected to have a financial impact on Englewood Schools, which will lose $6,800 in state and local revenue for every student that leaves to attend TriCity.

After a long standoff, TriCity and Englewood reached a settlement agreement a year ago in which the school board temporarily set aside its chartering authority while TriCity took its case to CSI. In exchange, TriCity rescinded its second appeal to the state Board of Education, a body that had shown some support for the application and would have been empowered to permanently eliminate the local school district’s chartering authority.

Although the state board had ordered Englewood to sort out its differences with TriCity and find a way to integrate the proposed school into the district, the fight was one of the region’s longest and most contentious battles over a charter school.

“We’re in a wonderful place now,” Gillit said of the school’s long and contentious history.

“The probability is that everything is going to be fine.”

LHS’s Conklin scores perfect ACT Littleton Public Schools is students earned an ACT Composproud to announce that senior ite score of 36,” states the ACT Evan Conklin of organization.

Littleton High The ACT is School earned a Evan Conklin a national exam perfect composthat consists of ite score of 36 on a recent ACT tests in Engtest. On averlish, mathematage, less than ics, reading and one tenth of 1 science. While percent of stucolleges look dents earn this at other factors top score.

“Among in addition to ACT-tested U.S. this test, ACT high school scores play an graduates in the important role class of 2015, in the admisonly 1,598 out sion process. of 1.92 million Seven students took awards at Littleton Public Schools’ Chess Tournament on Dec. 3.

Photo courtesy of LPS

LPS students excel in district chess tournament The annual Littleton Public Schools Chess Tournament was a huge success. Held at Newton Middle School on Dec. 3, around 150 students in grades K-8 played five rounds of chess over the course of the tournament. A winner was named for each age division: Kindergarten Highest Scorer – Kyle Kitchens, Runyon Elementary Kindergarten/First Grade – Levi Hartzell, Littleton Academy

Second Grade – Finian Collins, Lenski Elementary Third Grade – Kiernan Luther, Runyon Elementary Fourth Grade – Gabe Brock, Lenski Elementary Fifth Grade – Conall Liburdi, Littleton Academy Sixth - Eighth Grade – Olga Sorbala, Goddard Middle School LPS would like to congratulate all the winners and participants.

A special thank you to all who helped with the tournament.

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Arapahoe County grants nearly $1 million for open space

On Dec. 6, the Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners awarded $939,568 in grants for trail projects to the City of Aurora, Copperleaf Metropolitan District No. 2, the City of Englewood and South Suburban Parks and Recreation as part of the county’s Open Spaces fall grant cycle.

“We enjoy amazing partnerships with our cities and special districts and value their continued support in developing and preserving our beautiful parks, trails and open spaces,” Commissioner Rod Bockenfeld said.

“With more than $382,901 in matching funds from these four agencies, I look forward to these projects coming to fruition for citizens to enjoy for many years to come.”

Aurora will use $500,000 toward the Triple Creek Trailhead. Future improvements will include vehicle and horse trailer parking, connecting trails, hitching posts, restrooms, equestrian drinking water, site furnishings and new signage.

“This abandoned mini-golf facility was purchased and repurposed into a place that cyclists, equestrians and nature lovers can all appreciate,” said Tom Barrett, Aurora’s parks, recreation and open-space director.

“Users can access miles and miles of trails from this point, including the future Triple Creek Greenway to the east. It’s an exciting time of growth for Aurora’s open-space system.”

With a $60,193 grant, Copperleaf Metropolitan District No. 2 will conduct public outreach, as well as design and engineer new trails for its com-

A bicyclist makes her way along the county-funded Mary Carter Greenway.

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munity.

“The development of these trails will bring a huge benefit not only to Copperleaf, but all county residents as this trail design will connect to the entire Arapahoe County Master Trail System, allowing for fantastic connectivity for our residents,” said Daniel Frank, president of Copperleaf Metro District No. 2. “The impact of the future trail system will be significant—bringing a family-friendly

amenity to Copperleaf and connecting users to local schools, parks and destinations like the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds, Aurora Reservoir and the town of Parker.”

The City of Englewood will leverage its $250,000 for a Northwest Greenbelt Trail connection project.

When completed, a half mile of new 10-foot-wide concrete trail will replace 20-year-old asphalt trail that is damaged and dilapidated.

“This greatly needed trail will benefit Englewood citizens by making a safer trail crossing at Zuni Street on the west and connecting people to the Mary Carter Greenway Trail to the east,” said Dave Lee, Englewood’s open-spaces manager.

South Suburban Parks and Recreation was granted $129,375 to plan the second phase of river integration at Hudson Gardens. The planning project will include the selection of a

project designer, studies, community outreach, site planning, engineering, permitting and more.

“The grant project at Hudson Gardens is another step in an ongoing process to improve the safety, connectivity and efficiency for trail users along the Mary Carter Greenway,” said Brett Collins, director of planning at South Suburban. “Strong partnerships between South Suburban Park and Recreation, Hudson Gardens, City of Littleton, South Platte Working Group and Arapahoe County continue to enhance and transform the South Platte River corridor from C-470 to east Dartmouth Avenue.”

Rich Meredith, executive director of Hudson Gardens, said the South Platte River and Mary Carter Greenway Trail are integral to the to the local trail system and recreational community.

“We have been afforded the opportunity to link these two extraordinary regional assets to Hudson Gardens through the river-integration project and look forward to connecting trail users with the cultural, educational and artistic amenities within our facility and expanding the usage and enjoyment of the river corridor,” he added.

Since 2004, Arapahoe County’s Open Space grant program has awarded more than $29 million to 25 local cities and special districts for 176 projects throughout the county.

Earlier in 2016, more than $2.9 million was awarded during the spring grant cycle.

School districts develop medical-pot policies

misunderstanding.”

Although both districts prohibit all smoked marijuana— recreational and medical—on

BY PETER JONES campus, the two differ slightly NEWS EDITOR in their approach to the permitNeighboring school districts ted forms. While LPS effectively are implementing new policies in accepts all other manufactured the wake of a state law passed this methods of ingesting the plant’s summer that requires “reasonable properties—some of them only accommodation” to students’ on- in specific cases—CCS’s policy site use of medicinal marijuana- only references oil-based prodbased products. ucts. “ W e The Litdon’t allow tleton Pubpatches for lic Schools concern of Board of Eduhow they cation was excould be pected to give transferred final approval to another to its policy student unon Dec. 15. knowingly Cherry Creek or intentionSchools’ proally,” said -Tustin Amole, cedures have Tustin Amobeen in place le, CCS’s spokeswoman since August. spokeswomCherry Creek Both indicate an. “But if a preference a parent or Schools that such guardian products be looks at this administered at home when at all and wants to use a form that we possible. don’t now permit, they can cerThe two districts require a le- tainly write a letter and we’ll gally qualified student’s parent or consider it.” guardian bring only nonsmokable Although LPS specifically alproducts to school and administer lows patches on a case-by-case them in designated areas without basis, the district has strived to be the active involvement of school somewhat more conservative in staff. Such products cannot be its overall approach, emphasizing stored on school property. that a student’s medical-marijua“When the law passed, we na card is just the first step in the knew it was important to be pro- potential approval of an on-camactive and to get ahead of this,” pus use plan. said Melissa Cooper, LPS’s di“At no time can we allow the rector of special education and side effects of it to be a disrupstudent-support services. “We tion to the learning environwanted to be certain that we were ment,” Cooper said. “We need inclear on when this policy should put from the parent and a written be implemented, for which stu- plan put in place to be certain that dents and under what conditions, the parents have tried it at home so that we didn’t have a lot of and that there is no other time the

State law requires ‘reasonable accommodation’ on campus

We receive a large amount of federal funds.

We would not break federal law.

student can take it. It’s not an automatic.”

Most marijuana products do not contain THC, the psychoactive property of marijuana.

As a protective measure, both districts have written a backdoor out of their policies, just in case the federal government were to

step in, as virtually all marijuana use and possession remains illegal under federal law. Voter-approved amendments to the state Constitution permit marijuana for both medical and recreational use in Colorado.

“We receive a large amount of federal funds. We would not

break federal law,” Amole said.

The two districts both specify revocation of onsite consumption privileges in cases of abuse.

So far, the policies are largely precautionary. LPS has received no requests for onsite marijuana use. Amole was unware of any active cases in CCS.

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CHAMBER EVENTS

Economic Forecast Breakfast

Jan. 13, 2017, 7:00-9 a.m., South Metro Denver Chamber breakfast with a distinguished panel of speakers to explore business in our state and country for the upcoming year. Speakers: Dr. Richard Wobbekind, executive director of the Business Research Division and senior associate dean for academic programs at the University of Colorado Boulder and Don Childears, president and CEO of the Colorado Bankers Association, and others to be announced. Member ticket: $60; Nonmember, $85. Call 303-795-0142. At the Hyatt Regency DTC, 7800 E. Tufts Ave., Denver.

EVENTS

National Western Stock Show

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SANCTUARY

Highline Community Church spiritual adventure

Sunday Mornings, 10:30 a.m. A study through all 66 books of the Bible. Taught by Dr. Bob Beltz. 6160 S. Wabash Way in Greenwood Village.

Visit highlinecc.org.

2nd Annual Denver Interfaith Messiah Sing-Along

Dec. 16, 7 p.m., Hope United Methodist and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints present the sing-along with orchestra and soloists. In Hope’s Sanctuary, 5101 S. Dayton St., Greenwood Village. A $10 suggested donation will benefit the Village Resource Center. Visit denverinter faithmessiah.weebly.com for more info.

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What is power of attorney?

A power of attorney, or POA, is a document that enables an individual to appoint a person or organization to manage his or her affairs should this individual become unable to do so. According to the National Caregivers Library, POA is granted to an “attorney-in-fact” or “agent” to give a person the legal authority to make decisions for an incapacitated “principal.” The laws for creating a power

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Why is power of attorney needed?

Many people believe their families will be able to step in if an event occurs that leaves them incapacitated and unable to make decisions for themselves. Unfortunately, this is not always true. If a person is not named as an agent or granted legal access to financial, medical and other pertinent information, family members’ hands may be tied. In addition, the government may appoint someone to make certain decisions for an individual if no POA is named.

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Power of attorney varies

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CCSD chief financial officer retiring after 26 years think of as my second family.”

Bellville joined Cherry Creek Schools in 1991 during the administration of former Superintendent Bob Tschirki. He has since served three more superintendents: Monte Moses; Mary Chesley and current Funeral Home Superintendent Harry Bull. Before ™ coming to Cherry Creek he worked as controller and chief financial officer for the Anchorage (Alaska) School District for 16 years.

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“It has been an honor and a

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The Cherry Creek School District also has been honored by the Association of School Business Officials International as one of only 23 school districts nationwide to receive the Meritorious Budget Certificate of Excellence for at least 15 consecutive years. The award recognizes school entities that demonstrate excellence and transparency in school budget presentation.

“It has been said many times that Guy is one of only a handful of people in Colorado who fully understands Colorado’s Public School Finance Act,” Bull said.

“It’s not unusual for policy makers to call and ask for his expertise.”

The Cherry School District’s Board of Education praised Bellville and wishes him well.

“Guy’s devotion to excellence and his clear understanding of the state’s complex system for funding public schools has made it possible for the board to make informed decisions about how to provide the resources needed to ensure that students have the best possible opportunities to succeed,” Cherry Creek School Board President Randy Perlis said. “We are very grateful for his long years of service and he will be greatly missed.”

David Hart a current director at PFM Financial Advisors LLC, has been selected to serve as the next chief financial officer for the district. Hart also has served as the CFO for Denver Public Schools and the Douglas County School District as well as manager of revenue and treasurer for the City and County of Denver.

“No one can replace Guy, but David’s experience and knowledge of public school finance make him the perfect fit for the Cherry Creek School District going forward,” Bull said. “We feel very fortunate that he will be joining us.”

Hart said he is ecstatic about coming to Cherry Creek Schools.

“It’s a very unique opportunity to follow someone with Guy’s reputation and tenure,” Hart said. “The Cherry Creek School district is highly regarded and is understood to be among the state’s leading education institutions.”

Hart will start at CCSD on February 1, 2017 to begin the transition before Bellville’s departure.

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White Construction Group, a Colorado-based commercial general construction firm, recently broke ground on the second of the two Meadows Town Center Buildings, located just west of the Outlets of Castle Rock and directly across from the Castle Rock Adventist Hospital. The 27,140 square feet retail and office space building is scheduled for completion in summer 2017 and has already announced Astro Tap House and Lost Coffee as future tenants. The White

cited that White has broken ground on the new building, which we see as a cornerstone to commercial development in the Town Center.” Stephanie McCandless, director of corporate operations, Castle Rock

Construction Group Design-Build team includes architect HB&A, who also collaborated with WCG on the Meadows Town Center Building II. The original concept for a ‘Town Center’ was created in 2003 by the Castle Rock Development Company, who is the master developer for The Meadows. The Town Center will become a focal point within The Meadows community, where residents can shop, eat, work, live and call home. “We are very ex-

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United Methodist Church offers the gift of hospitality A warm welcome can happen anywhere … and so can church

Greenwood Community Church Christmas Eve: We hope that you will join us to celebrate the birth of our Savior this Christmas Eve. 3 and 5 p.m. (family friendly) 8 p.m. (candlelight) Sunday Morning Services 8:15 and 11 a.m., Equipping classes for all ages: 9:45 a.m.

We hope you will join us for worship. Regardless of where you are in your spiritual journey, we pray you experience us as an authentic community where you can know Jesus and be fully known.

5600 E. Belleview Ave., GreenwoodCC.com

The Guiding Star Christmas Drama Dessert Theater Sat, Dec 17, 6:30pm & Sun, Dec 18, 5:30pm Tickets $10 - On Sale in the Atrium Come Together Service Michael English - Featuring DFC Choir & Orchestra Sun, Dec 18, 10am, One Service Denver First Church 3800 E. Hampden Ave., Englewood, CO 80113 denverfirstchurch.com 303-761-8370

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If you see people walking around town wearing what looks like a bright red jetpack, you might want to head over. They’re actually bearing gifts – tasty cups of hot cocoa dispensed from state-of-the-art backpack drink dispensers.

From Dec. 15 to 18, The United Methodist Church is taking to the streets of — Denver to offer the gift of hospitality this Christmas with a warm invitation and a hot cup of cocoa. As commuters, holiday shoppers and eventgoers crowd the city’s most trafficked areas, United Methodists will be amongst them – hoping to warm their stomachs and warm their hearts.

“We think church can happen anywhere – and so can hospitality,” said Charmaine Robledo, director of communications for the Mountain Sky Area of The United Methodist

Church. “Church is not something that happens just within the walls of a building. It’s a way of life focused on reaching out into our communities to offer hope and love. By taking the church to the city, we hope to help people connect with a local church just in time for Christmas.”

United Methodist churches are opening their doors wide during the holidays and they invite all to attend a United Methodist place of worship as Christmas nears. The paper goblets filled with chocolate-y goodness exhort cocoa drinkers to “Rethink Church” and point them to a website – rethinkchurch.org/find-a-church – where they can find a local church in their area. A mobile billboard cruising the streets will do the same.

National advertising will also be running on digital media and cable television.

Research shows that twice the number of U.S. adults say they are lonely compared to 10 years ago.

That’s despite being continually con-

nected more than ever before through texting, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat etc. Robledo says they may be missing a deeper, more meaningful kind of community.

“Christmas is a time when many people are particularly lonely or feel like something is missing from their lives,” said Robledo. “The United Methodist Church is a place to belong, where you can explore the true meaning of Christmas in community with others.”

Here is the schedule for locations in the Denver area: Thursday, Dec. 15: 16th Street Mall (9 to 11:30 a.m.) and Christkindl Market (11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.)

Friday, Dec. 16: 16th Street Mall (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)

Saturday, Dec. 17: University of Colorado at Denver (10 a.m. to noon) and Larimer Square (noon to 4 p.m.)

Sunday, Dec. 18: Cherry Creek Shopping Center and NorthCreek Shops (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

Advent Season at Wellshire Church Wellshire Church at 2999 S. Colorado Blvd., invites everyone to celebrate Advent and Christmas with our community through free festive events and worship services. Learn more at wpcdenver.org.

Longest Night: Friday, December 16 at 5:30 p.m. Gather in Wellshire’s Chapel to worship with us on one of the longest nights of the calendar year. For many, the Christmas season presents difficult feelings where there is grief, loss, health struggles, unemployment, and other life challenges. You are invited to come

and worship on one of the longest nights of the calendar year. This service of scripture and carols, under the light of candles, makes space for our brokenness and calls us to hope in the midst of darkness. After this service of healing and wholeness, please join us for soup in the Fellowship Hall.

Living Nativity @ Wellshire Church: 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 18: In its 13th year, this tradition for all ages features Gus the donkey and stars a newborn baby from the congregation in the role of Jesus. Hot cocoa and a brass band follow inside the church. Due to its

growing response, the Living Nativity has been moved to the west parking lot behind the church (enter on Harrison Street).

Christmas Eve at Wellshire Church: Explore our three distinct worship opportunities on Saturday evening, Dec. 24: 4 p.m. - Children’s Service; 6 p.m.

– Candlelight Carol Service; 11 p.m. – Candlelight Carol Service with full choir and orchestra. Rev. Dr. John H. Bell preaches on the wonder of the nativity story at all services. Children are welcomed to bring a canned good donation to the manger at the 4 p.m. service.

What are you doing Christmas Eve? We invite you and your loved ones to join us at Cherry Creek

Presbyterian Church for our special Christmas Eve services!

Family Services: Bring the whole family to our kid-friendly service at 3 or 5 p.m. Your little ones will delight in the Christmas drama, the caroling, and especially the live animals.

Candlelight Services: Or, join us for a more traditional service at 7 or 11 p.m., complete with caroling, a candlelighting, and an inspiring Christmas message.

We can’t wait to welcome you to our church as we celebrate the season together.

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Peace on Earth

BY TIM RICHARDS I was touched when I read the observations of a pastor by the name of Jeff Skinner who in 2005 shared the story of one of America’s greatest poets, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. 1860 was a great year for Longfellow. He was enjoying more and more recognition and was excited

by Abraham Lincoln’s election.

However, in 1861 Longfellow’s world fell apart. The Civil War began. In July, his wife was sealing the locks of their daughter’s hair with hot sealing wax when her dress caught fire. Longfellow, who was sleeping in the next room, was awakened by his wife’s screams. He desperately tried to save her, but she died the next day. Longfellow hands and face were so severely burned he was unable to attend her funeral.

That Christmas he wrote in his diary, “How inexpressibly sad are the holidays.”

In 1862, the war which most Americans believed would end

quickly, dragged on and the number of causalities continued climbing.

That year Longfellow wrote in his diary, “A merry Christmas say the children, but that is no more for me.”

Longfellow’s son who had run away to join the Union army came home with severe wounds in December, 1863. That year nothing at all about Christmas made it into his diary.

However, on Christmas Day 1864, the grieving Longfellow sat down to try to capture, the joy of the season amid the pain he had experienced for several years. His words helped heal his heart and expressed his slowly returning optimism.

He wrote, “I heard the bells on

Christmas day. Their old familiar carols play, And wild and sweet the words repeat, Of peace on earth, good will to men.” Yet, as he wrote of peace and good will, Longfellow couldn’t ignore the tragedy of the war. The Battle of Gettysburg had been fought recently and the nation was appalled by the horrendous losses; over 32,000 were either killed, maimed, captured or missing.

Longfellow seemed to ask himself, “How can I write about peace and good will in my war-torn country?”

But he didn’t stop writing, instead he penned, “And in despair I bowed my head: There is no peace on earth, I said, For hate is strong, and mocks the song, Of peace on

earth, good will to men.” Then as he focused on the hope Christ’ birth brings to a world at war he continued, “Then pealed the bells more loud and deep; God is not dead, nor doth he sleep! The wrong shall fail, the right prevail, With peace on earth, good will to men.”

Longfellow discovered that through our pain and suffering there still gleams a glimpse of peace because of God’s greatest gift. Millions are depressed each year at Christmas, but God offers hope as we reflect upon the love that prompted Him to send His Son to a manger to offer each of us the peace we crave.

Bethany Lutheran Church CHRISTMAS WORSHIP SCHEDULE 2016 Christmas Eve Celebration Wednesday, Dec. 21, 7 p.m Out of town for the holidays? Celebrate early!

Christmas Eve, Saturday, Dec. 24 1:30 p.m. Outdoor Worship with Live Nativity Lots of animals! Bring the kids!

What Child Is This?

BY DR. BOB BELTZ, SR. PASTOR, HIGHLINE COMMUNITY CHURCH While recovering from a severe illness in 1865, William Chatterton Dix experienced a spiritual renewal. In response to this awakening, he wrote one of my favorite Christmas Carols, “What Child is This?” Sung to the tune of “Greensleeves”, it is not only a great hymn, it asks the critical question at Christmas time: “What child is this?” Or to put it another way, who was this child?

The prophet Isaiah foretold of the coming of a child that would be incredibly unique. His prophecy, found in the ninth chapter of the book of Isaiah looks to the future and declares, “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given,” (Is. 9:6). This declaration is part of a larger prophecy of the coming of Jesus Christ. In this prophecy, we are given four answers to the question.

The first is that he would be called “Wonderful Counselor”.

This would be a child who would grow in wisdom and insight to such a degree that he could identify with the struggles of humanity and give wonderful counsel.

This answer is not that radical.

But what follows is.

He would also be called “Mighty God”. Not only would the coming Messiah be the Son of God, he would actually be divine himself. As Trinitarian theologians say, he would be God the Son. John the Apostle wrote, “The Word became flesh and lived among us,” (John 1:14).

Isaiah goes on to say the child would be called “Everlasting Father.” It seems like a strange title for a child, but the significance is that this would be a child who existed from eternity past and will exist to eternity future. John again writes that he was “in the beginning”. Eternally existing, the Son would empty himself and take on human existence. The co-creator of the universe would become a baby in a manger.

Finally, the prophet says he

would be called the “Prince of Peace”. In the Hebrew text that title is Shar Shalom. Peace here is a total state of well-being that comes from living in the right relationship with God. To experience that reality, you must come to know the “Prince of Peace”.

What child is this? This child, born in the humble circumstance of a grotto in Bethlehem, was something special. His parents would name him Jesus. The Hebrew is Ya’shua. It means “God is Salvation”. The shepherds nearby would be told that in the city of David, a Savior had been born. The child would grow to be a man. The man would be the greatest teacher the world has ever known. And one day, he would be unjustly convicted and put to death on a Roman cross.

His death would be accounted by the Father as payment for the transgressions of all humanity.

Three days later, there would be an empty tomb and Jesus would appear to over 500 people, risen from the grave. To all open their hearts to him, he gives the gift of life, both eternal, and the abundant life only he can give. That is what child this is!

Candlelight Services with Holy Communion 3 p.m. Caroler Choir, Jubilation Singers 5 p.m. Carillons, Soloists, Denver Brass 5 7 p.m. Denver Brass 5, Soloists 9 p.m. Denver Brass 5, Chancel Choir 11 p.m. Service of Lessons and Carols, Harp and Soloists Christmas Day, Sunday, Dec. 25 10 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL TIME OF YEAR!!

We would be honored with your presence as we anticipate and celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

We look forward to seeing you!

EVENING PRAYER ON WEDNESDAYS, DURING THE WEEKS LEADING UP TO CHRISTMAS: — Join us at 7:00 PM in the Worship Center CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP: — 4:00 PM — A Family Christmas Celebration (especially for families with young children) — 6:00 and 8:00 PM — Candlelight Services CHRISTMAS MORNING WORSHIP: — 10:00 AM — A quite gathering, with music led by a string quartet

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Rollin’, rollin’, rollin’ Steer in the direction of the National Western Stock Show

The National Western Stock Show is coming up Jan. 7-22. Get your tickets at nationalwestern. com.

For 111 years, the National Western Stock Show has offered plenty of rawhide rodeos, entertainment, grand champion steers and livestock galore.

Along with the royalty of rodeo queens with unparalleled equestrian riding skills, this annual tradition offers up an art show, music and other cultural and artistic attractions unique to Colorado.

As the stock show contin-

ues to be recognized as a global event, don’t wait until the 112th to see it.

Thunder, along with owner Sharon Magness Blake and rider/trainer Ann Judge, will lead the tradition of longhorn cattle, horses and western wagons through the streets of downtown Denver to celebrate the start of the 2017 National Western Stock Show. The parade begins at noon at Union Station and marches 15 blocks down 17th Street.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for us to celebrate Thunder, not only as the best mascot in the NFL, but also as a symbol of our western spirit and a representative of the equine community.” said Paul Andrews, president

No bull. A pro rider takes off from the chute.

and CEO of the National Western Stock Show. “Sharon, Ernie and Ann are an invaluable part of the Stock

Photo by Stefan Krusze

What better way to kick off one of Colorado’s long-treasured traditions than by having the Super Bowl 50 World Champion Denver Broncos mascot, the Arabian stallion Thunder, as 2017 Kick Off Parade grand marshal of the National Western Stock Show, Jan. 7-22.

Show family and embody the western lifestyle.

We appreciate them sharing Thunder with us and with all of Denver.”

Owners Sharon Magness Blake and Ernie Blake are celebrating Thunder’s 25th year as the Broncos mascot, but they have been equestrian ambassadors for more than three decades.

“After being involved at the Stock Show for 30 years, I am so excited that Thunder has received the honor of being the grand marshal of the stock show parade,” said Magness Blake.

“Thunder is one of the most amazing horses that I have ever owned.”

Thunder (III), a 2000 grey Arabian gelding registered as Me N Myshadow, initially served as the understudy for Thunder II and was trained specifically for the role of team mascot. While that might be where their mainfocus lies, Thunder and Judge have many duties off the football field.

Thunder makes annual appearances at the National West-

Photo courtesy of National Western Stock Show

ern Stock Show, equestrian events, Magness Blake’s Western Fantasy fundraiser, public exhibitions, charity functions, and visits to schools and hospitals.

“I have been both a horse show judge and an exhibitor at the Stock Show for over 20 years, but nothing will be as thrilling as piloting Thunder along the parade route as he serves as the grand marshal of the National Western Stock Show,” said Judge.

The Stock Show Parade concludes with the annual barbecue lunch, sponsored by Colorado State University, in the atrium of the Wells Fargo Building at 17th Street and Broadway at 11:30 a.m. Lunch guests will enjoy great western barbecue, music, and the City of Denver’s proclamation of Jan. 5, 2017 as dress western day in Denver. The barbecue is open to the public and benefits the 4-H International Youth Group. Lunch tickets are $10.

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A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

Now through Dec. 24. Denver Center of the Performing Arts Theatre Company. Tickets start at $35. Call 303893-4100.

Adventure to Santa at Southwest Plaza

Now through Dec. 24, A Dream Works Dream Place. Book your adventure today at AdventureToSanta.com.

Save $5 if you visit Santa before Dec. 9.

Blossoms of Light at York Street Botanic Gardens

Now through Jan. 1. Blossoms of Light at York Street presents a tunnel of color-changing lights, the grand illuminated O’Fallon Perennial Walk, changing color orbs and an extended pathway that illuminates the gardens. Also,

interactive dynamic lighting display in the UMB Amphitheater. Ticketed event.

Trail of Lights at Chatfield Farms Gardens

Now through Jan. 1. Colorful light displays with a cozy country aesthetic. The 1880s Hildebrand Ranch homestead is decorated with a vintage Colorado Christmas theme. Barn and antique tractors also illuminated. A warming hut and fire pit, along with free hayrides (Fri. and Sat.). Ticketed event.

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Governor’s Residence Holiday Tours

Dec. 15-18, 10 a.m - 2 p.m. 2016 “View from the Library” collectible ornament, the Governor’s Mansion Millennium Tree, planted to celebrate the turn of the century, was a seedling from a 65-ft. blue spruce that was later cut and transported to Washington, D.C. to be lit on the West Lawn of the Capitol. This ornament will be available for purchase along with the complete ornament collection.

Denver Brass “Brass and Angels Sing” Dec. 17 and 18. Tickets: 303832-4676 or visit denverbrass.org.

Living Nativity

Dec. 18, 5:30 p.m., Wellshire Presbyterian Church. West parking lot (behind the church, near PDO entrance.

Recreation of the Christmas story, Wellshire-style. Cast of all ages, live band, Christmas carols and hot cocoa.

Christmas tree recycling is easy and environmentally friendly As holidays end and Christmas trees drop their needles, recycle your tree and help beautify the community by upcycling your Christmas tree into useful mulch.

South Suburban Parks and Recreation and the City of Littleton will offer free tree recycling at two locations, Dec. 26 through Jan. 16.

Locations include Willow Spring Service Center, 7100 S. Holly St. in Centennial and Cornerstone Park, 5150 S. Windermere St. (corner of West Belleview Avenue and South Windermere Street).

Residents within the South Suburban district can drop off their tree seven days a week, sunrise to sunset, in Cornerstone’s parking lot, adjacent to the soccer fields, or at Willow Spring in the designated enclosure by the front gate.

All decorations need to be removed, including lights, ornaments, garland, tinsel and stands.

If the tree is wrapped in a plastic

bag, it must be removed. Flocked or artificial trees and yard refuse will not be accepted.

Most trash and waste removal companies do not accept Christmas trees, so district residents are encouraged to take advantage of this free program.

The trees will be mulched and used in landscaping throughout the district and Littleton.

Residents can obtain free mulch beginning Dec. 30. The mulch will be available weekdays, 7:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Willow Spring and from the City of Littleton throughout the year at the northwest corner of South Prescott Street. and West Prentice Avenue. Residents are responsible for loading and are encouraged to bring bags or trash cans and a shovel or pitchfork.

Call South Suburban at 303721-8478 or the City of Littleton at 303-795-3863 for more information.

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Christmas Breakfast Casserole Ingredients 1 pound bulk Italian sausage 1 cup chopped onion 1 jar (7 ounces) roasted red peppers, drained and chopped, divided 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon salt 8 eggs 2 cups milk 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded provolone cheese Fresh rosemary sprigs, optional Directions Preheat oven to 425°. In a skillet, cook sausage and onion over

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medium heat until sausage is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the red peppers and all the spinach.

In a bowl, combine flour, Parmesan cheese, basil and salt.

Combine eggs and milk; add to dry ingredients and mix well.

Pour over spinach.

Holiday Cutout Cookies Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup shortening 3 cups sugar 4 large eggs 6 tablespoons evaporated milk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 teaspoons almond extract 6 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt Frosting 3 cups confectioners’ sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 to 6 tablespoons half-andhalf cream

Food coloring of your choice, optional Assorted sprinkles Directions In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, milk and extracts. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture.

Divide dough into four portions.

Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate, covered, overnight or until firm enough to roll.

Preheat oven to 400°. On a

Bake 20-25 minutes or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean. Sprinkle with provolone cheese and remaining red peppers. Bake 2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting. Garnish with rosemary if desired. Yield: 10-12 servings. lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with floured 3-in. holiday cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake 5-7 minutes or until edges are lightly brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

In a large bowl, beat confectioners’ sugar, vanilla and enough cream to reach a spreading consistency. If desired, beat in food coloring. Frost and decorate cookies as desired. Yield: about 10 dozen.

Freeze option: Freeze undecorated cookies in freezer containers. To use, thaw in covered containers and decorate as desired.

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Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) linguine 1 cup chopped sweet red pepper 1 cup chopped green pepper 1/3 cup chopped onion 3 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup olive oil 2 pounds cooked small shrimp,

peeled and deveined 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Directions Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute the peppers, onion, garlic and seasonings in oil until vegetables are tender.

Add the shrimp; cook and stir 2-3 minutes longer or until heated through. Drain linguine; toss with shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 8 servings.

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A forgettable gift remembered Pencil me in for the simple things

BY STEFAN KRUSZE CONTRIBUTOR Editor’s note: As “unforgettable” as the subject of this guest column is for writer Stefan Krusze, he is so enamored of the object that he was unable to actually locate it in his decidedly messy room to take a photo of it. But seriously, this pencil holder is really important to him—it really is, trust me.

In the crazy tech-infested world of digital devices, what does one expect as a gift—to give or receive—that has any meaning and can withstand the test of time?

Has anyone ever received a gift politely, but could not wait to get rid or re-gift it, while wondering what the person was thinking with this white elephant, ugly sweater or otherwise. Did they get it from somebody else?

Before the corporate commercialization of any holiday, giving was a gesture of appreciation and

kindness. Then came the era of Barbie, Ken and Skipper dolls, Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars, along with Johnny Lightning diecasts and other pre-tech gizmos, for which batteries were not included.

Now imagine in that pre-tech time, during a secret-Santa gift exchange, while all the other kids got those cool toys, I received a pencil holder.

Yes, back in the second grade, I got a plain and simple pencil holder. Needless to say, it was a big disappointment.

Even the other kids were poking

holding the standard No. 2 pencils and a few No. 3s, then ballpoint pens and mechanical pencils.

After a while and so many years, this pencil holder was holding mechanical, drafting and drawing pencils, as well as markers and fancy ink pens. This copper-colored golf-leaf-embossed pencil and pen holder even held metNever mind Waldo in this out-of-focus mess—he couldn’t ric and English even find himself. But see if you can spot a copper-colored wrenches, along golf-leaf-embossed pencil and pen holder. Any reader who with nuts, bolts can will win a lifetime supply of photographer Stefan Krusze’s and screws, professorial anecdotes on Eastern European history. not mention an NPN detector Photo and utter disarray by Stefan Krusz from a gas chromatograph and a mass spectromfun at me for this brownish pencil holder—it seemed like the wrap- eter rhenium wire filament detector.

Yes, this copper-colored goldping paper was nicer and more leaf-embossed brass pen and pencil colorful.

I do not know what was going holder held a variety of things that through the head of the person that were important, like 35mm film picked my name—it seemed to as a reminder to have it processed me that was pretty thoughtless and when reaching for one of the crelame. Still, this pencil holder was to ative tools and instruments that be mine. It sat empty for a while, were safely kept there. by mentioning The Villager Yes, this simple gift held instrulooking like an empty brown-copper-colored dried-nut can. Even- ments and tools used to compose tually, it was put to use, at first essays for English class, as well

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This copper-colored gold-leafembossed holder with Fleur De Lis symbols and handmade brass imported from France even held the Waterman fountain pen I used to sign my own Declaration of Independence (i.e. divorce papers).

So, after nearly 50 years, I still have this pencil holder that held a great deal of the tools and instruments that provoked my imagination and being. I figure that whoever gave me this gift perhaps realized that toys and gizmos can be lost, broken and eventually go unused to be forgotten about— and that by gifting me an empty container, it would fill me with an understanding of what withstands the test of time and what it takes to fulfill inspiration.

I wish I knew who to thank. Today, imagine if someone gave you an 18k gold-nib platinum fountain pen instead of the new smartphone or some other tech (soon to obsolete) gadget, would you feel left out and poked fun at, or would go out and find a French-imported handmade in Paris copper-colored Fleur De Lis gold-leaf embossed brass pencil and pen holder?

The pen and holder will at least last 50 years or more.

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The ghosts of Christmas past

Holiday has dark—even frightening—origins

BY ROSEMARY FETTER CONTRIBUTOR For most people, Christmas is a joyful time. Families gather around a tree (be it evergreen, spruce or plastic) for good food, gift giving, songs and all-around good cheer.

Centered on childhood, religion and good old-fashioned commercialism, our Christmas is all about giving, loving and pleasing others, as it should be. But the holiday has darker origins that predate our modern notions of peace on earth and goodwill to men.

The winter solstice celebration dates to earliest recorded time when sacrifice and burning of the yule log ensured the return of the sun. Druids wore holly sprigs in their hair during rituals since the pointy leaves supposedly afforded protection against evil spirits.

For the Romans, the pagan festival evolved into the feast of Saturnalia, which honored Saturn, the Roman god of seeds and planting.

From Dec. 17 to Dec. 23, master and slave changed places, engaging in boisterous revelry, overindulgence in food and drink, enthusiastic mating behavior, property destruction and general insanity.

The Christians chose to observe Christ’s birth on Dec. 25, hoping to pre-empt the holiday and change its meaning. Even so, during the first few centuries after the fall of the Roman Empire, the 12 days of Christmas (Dec. 25-Jan. 5) looked more like Halloween. The superstitious, which included almost everyone, believed that forces of evil roamed the earth during this time and were intent on counterbalancing with the benevolent appearance of the savior.

Long periods of darkness played havoc on our imaginative ancestors who saw witches and malevolent

spirits in the twilight shadows and flickering firelight. Nervous occupants painted the sign of the cross on doorways, burned logs in the fireplace all night and avoided venturing into the darkness for fear (not always unjustified) they might never return.

The Germans were among the first to put a more positive spin on Christmas, planting fir saplings and decorating trees with apples, roses and paper in honor of St. Boniface, who had converted them to Christianity. During the 4th century, legends arose around a Turkish bishop, later known as St. Nicholas, who brought gifts to children on his feast day, Dec. 6. The kindly bishop would have been amazed to discover that in some countries he was accompanied by a black devil figure called Krampas or Black Rupert with horns and a long tongue. His job was to deliver birch rods and ashes to naughty boys and girls.

Some truly frightening postcards printed in Germany around 1910 pictured Krampas carrying away misbehaving children to some unhappy fate. In the 1890s, a popular depiction of the German Christmasman or Weihnachtsmann, a Protestant incarnation of St. Nicholas, carried a tree in one hand and a switch in the other.

German Protestants also came up with a more kindly image of the Christchild or Kriskindl as a benevolent gift giver. By the time Kris made it to America, he became Kris Kringle, by then just another name for Santa Claus.

The Puritans who settled early America shunned Christmas, which they considered pagan nonsense.

From 1659 to 1691, its observance was banned in Boston.

In the early 19th century, Christmas in New York looked more like Saturnalia, with drunken roughnecks carousing in the streets, making as much noise and causing as much trouble as possible. In 1828, the New York City Council formed the city’s

A Christmas scene, circa 1900. first police force in response to a dressed in furs, smoked a pipe and level. A woodcut of the British royal Christmas riot. drove a tiny sleigh guided by eight family gathered around a Christmas And then miraculously, the reindeer with colorful names like tree, published in The Illustrated Lonholiday got a makeover. In 1822, Donder (later Donner) and Blitzen. don News December 1848, was reDr. Clement Clark Moore, a classi- Over the next few decades, artists produced in the popular Godey’s Lacal scholar, penned The Night Be- depicted Santa’s appearance in vari- dies Magazine two years later, minus fore Christmas (or A Visit from St. ous ways—from a deranged-looking the queen’s crown and the prince’s Nicholas) to entertain his children. dwarf to a fur-covered gnome wear- mustache. The Americanized verA friend mailed a copy to a news- ing yellow tights. sion became the first widespread paper, and before long the poem The definitive image came from image of a decorated Christmas tree in the United became faStates. mous. Along Along with the anwith Godey’s, gels, the merother publichants rejoiced as the cations protoy industry vided helpful boomed. suggestions Moore for decoramay have tions, parbased his ties and even poem on homemade Washington gifts around Irving’s 1809 the holiday chronicle season. By Knickerbockthe early 1900s, all er’s History the recognizof New York, in which he In this pre-World War II Christmas postcard, a more benevolent able Christmas describes the Santa hands out toys, rather than spankings. However, naughty symbols were saint flying and nice is still with us. in place, miover the roofnus grandiose tops and dropping presents down cartoonist Thomas Nash, who began lighting displays, Frosty the Snowchimneys. He may have also drawn drawing illustrations of Santa deliv- man and Rudolph the Red-Nosed inspiration from a small lithographed ering gifts to the troops during the Reindeer, the latter created by Montbook called The Children’s Friend Civil War. Santa gained weight over gomery Ward in 1939. written in 1821. On the cover, an the next few decades until he looked Obviously, Christmas has come anonymous New York author de- like a prosperous 19th century busi- a long way since those early pagan picted “old Santeclaus” wearing a nessman in a red suit. That particular festivals. Although people often fur top hat and riding in a sled filled version stays with us, despite a mod- complain that the true meaning of the holiday has been lost, the rewith presents labeled “rewards.” In- ern aversion to the overweight.

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Help Santa find the right tech gifts Guide to shopping for tech gifts

Gadgets make great gifts come the holiday season. Children may want the latest must-have video games, and many adults scour store advertisements for the newest televisions, tablets, smartphones, and other gadgets to include among their own most wanted lists.

According to the Consumer Electronics Association, the holiday season is typically a record-setting time for consumer spending on tech gifts.

The CEA notes that roughly $34 billion was spent in 2015 on tech gifts, and that number figures to grow during the 2016 holiday season. The holiday season is a time when consumers buy tech gifts for their loved ones, but it’s also a time when they splurge on items for themselves.

Technology gifts are popular, but these purchases require some research prior to swiping a card at the checkout counter. Consider this advice before gifting any gadgets this holiday season.

• Check product reviews. Use resources such as Consumer Reports to read up on the reputations of certain products and brands.

Avoid purchasing products that have no established track record.

Also try to read reviews from third-party sites rather than those posted on manufacturer websites.

Independent reviews may be more forthcoming than customer testimonials.

• Speak with an educated retailer. Visit a store before making any purchases to learn more about the inner workings of the product you plan to buy. Discover its attributes, advantages, disadvantages, and what others are saying about it. The salesperson may have his

or her own opinion on the item and may calm any nerves you have. Niche retailers tend to have knowledgeable sales staff and can be assets when comparison shopping.

• Determine if the gift is ageappropriate. It may be tempting to purchase children the latest and greatest tech gifts because all of their peers may be getting similar items. But first determine if certain items are age-appropriate.

Remember, many tech gifts, such as tablets and smartphones, open children up to the world of social media. So if you buy such prod-

ucts, make sure you have turned on the privacy and safety features available before giving the item to your loved one. If you are purchasing a gift for a young person who is not your child, check with his or her parents to see if the gift will be appropriate or even permitted.

• Compare prices across various retailers. While popular gifts may be similarly priced because of the level of demand, it is still a worthy effort to comparison shop before making a rash purchase. In addition, consider that new generations of certain tech products come out quite frequently, and the previous generation may become obsolete rather quickly. Know when manufacturers are releasing new products so you can time your purchases accordingly.

• Put the product through your own test run. Try a product out for yourself to get a feel for it and its attributes.

Hands-on knowledge may be the best type when gifting tech items.

Just keep in mind that many retailers have a reboxing or restocking fee on tech products. If the item fails to meet your expectations and you plan to return it, it may cost you a percentage of the price.

The popularity of tech gifts makes them one of the most widely exchanged categories of presents during the holiday giftgiving season. With research and knowledge, consumers can find the perfect gifts to light up their loved ones’ faces.

Gift ideas

(for last-minute shoppers)

Early bird shoppers may purchase and even wrap gifts before December, but eleventh-hour shoppers may need some help come the holiday season. For those last-minute folks, there still are plenty of ways to ensure your shopping list is checked off. The following gifts are quick to purchase and can still make for thoughtful presents.

Liquor or wine basket: Prepackaged spirits often come with decorative glasses and other accoutrements for entertaining. What’s more, they’re convenient to purchase if you’re on a time crunch.

Fueling station gift card: Drivers will appreciate a gift card to their favorite fueling station. Such cards suit anyone who has a car and frequently travels or commutes.

Food basket: A visit to the supermarket or a convenience center can yield many tasty finds that can be packaged together into a gift basket. Pair foods with a gift card to that retailer.

Streaming service: Offer to treat a loved one to a month or two of their favorite streaming television or movie service. If they already have streaming subscriptions, offer to cover the cost of the subscription for a few months.

Premade gifts: Don’t overlook your local pharmacy as a place to find convenient gifts. Look for unique items in the seasonal aisle, where you might be able to find stocking-stuffer toiletries or cosmetic gifts that suit several people on your shopping list.

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New toll lanes coming soon to C-470 Judge denies injunction related to noise concerns The legal barriers have been cleared, at least for the time being.

During the first weekend of December around midnight, a large fleet of oversized semis carrying preformed concrete barriers could be seen descending on the southeast area in advance of major construction along the C-470, an impending $317 million expansion of the highway.

About 90 Highlands Ranch residents who live nearby had filed a lawsuit in May seeking noise-barrier walls. Those residents, living between Uni-

“[CDOT] will continue to look at how we mitigate impacts during construction and after.”

-Amy Ford, CDOT spokeswoman tinue our legal process so that the court can make a decision on the merits of the case.

According to Sales, the Colorado Department of Transportation has not properly validated its computer noise model per its own written guidelines.

C-470 handles more than 100,000 vehicles a day.

about environmental impact from noise in our neighborhoods. CDOT has the responsibility to properly evaluate and validate noise impacts, according to the National Environmental Policy Act.” This week Judge Ford told The Villager that, “CDOT’s focus throughout the planning has been to ensure that we properly mitigate against any impacts the project may have, including noise.

Based on feedback from the community, we expanded our noise-mitigation analysis to assess what we should be doing based on federal guidelines. We are in the process of moving the project forward and will continue to look at how we mitigate impacts during construction and after.”

Ford’s decision clears the way for a project will add toll lanes in both directions from I-25 to Wadsworth Boulevard. Additional improvements will include full reconstruction of road surface,

“Without a properly valiversity Boulevard and Quebec Street, asked a federal judge for dated noise model, decisions an injunction to halt construc- on noise mitigation cannot be tion to allow further noise stud- made,” he said. “This issue is ies.

But last week, federal Judge Raymond Moore ruled that residents failed to show cause for “irreparable harm, saying those noise barriers could be constructed later if warranted.

He noted that his decision “does not foreclose an ultimate ruling in plaintiff’s favor.”

Carter Sales, who heads up the plaintiff organization, Highlands Ranch Neighborhood Coalition, said, “We are disappointed but understand the judge’s The C-470 project is being funded by $110.6 million in state decision, and we will con- and federal money and $10 million from Douglas County. The remainder comes via a loan to be repaid by toll revenues.

A federal judge’s ruling has cleared the onramp for C-470 construction. new auxiliary lanes at select locations, realignment of substandard curves and widening of bridges. A major component will be the replacement of the bridges over the South Platte River.

The project is being funded by $110.6 million in state and federal money and $10 million from Douglas County. The remainder comes via a loan to be repaid by toll revenues, per the C-470 website.

Bridge widening is expected to take place within the next

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few months.

Reconstructing portions of the Centennial Trail and installation of fiber conduit between Lucent Boulevard and Quebec Street are expected to start next week, pending required approvals.

Construction of the toll express lanes is expended to be completed by late 2018 or early 2019.

Today, C-470’s four lanes handle more than 100,000 vehicles each day, per Amy Ford, CDOT spokeswoman.

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Profiling Young, Raising Business Leaders Seattle Fish Company President & CEO James Iacino

BY SCOTTIE TAYLOR IVERSON

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It is often said that a business is a reflection of the owner’s personality. Seattle Fish Cost’s tagline, “If it swims, we have it,” implies an all-out resourcefulness to supply the market. That’s exactly what Seattle Fish Co. has done for 98 years in landlocked Denver.

“Young Gun” James Iacino, who followed his second-generation American father and firstgeneration grandfather, has a radiant smile and is passionate about his industry and his community. James is a high-profile and award-winning businessman, philanthropist and volunteer. His wife, Meghan, is expecting their firstborn, a boy, in late Decem-

ber. Could there be yet a fourthgeneration leader in the company business?

Learn more about James and his company in the following Q&A. How long have you been with Seattle Fish?

Eleven years full-time, started as a kid 22 years ago.

How long has the company been in business? Founded by whom? Where?

Ninety-eight years, founded in 1918 by my grandfather, Mose Iacino in downtown Denver.

Please give a brief history of the business?

In 1905, Mose Iacino’s family made the journey to Colorado from Grimaldi, Italy, in search of a better life. It was Mose’s entrepreneurial spirit and appreciation for high-quality seafood that inspired him to create Seattle Fish Co. in 1918, at the young age of 16. Tasked with creating a system for transporting fresh seafood to the landlocked state of Colorado, Mose packed fresh fish in sawdust and ice to be shipped by railcar from Seattle, replenishing the ice at stops along the way. In doing so, he created a family business that resulted in Denverites flocking to his fresh fish market on Market Street to get their hands on the freshest seafood in the Rocky Mountains. His son Edward was the second generation to take command.

Today, fresh and frozen seafood, packed in special shipping containers to preserve quality,

James Iacino with his dad Edward

is transported into Denver seven days a week from hand-selected suppliers on American coasts and in port cities around the world.

After all, everything we do at Seattle Fish Co. is designed to ensure that the quality of our seafood remains pristine from catch to cook.

If we’ve learned anything in our nearly 100-year history in the seafood business, it’s that fresh seafood won’t wait for tomorrow— and that’s worth celebrating.

Please give an overall scope of the business.

Over 15 million pounds of seafood and gourmet provisions annually processed and distributed, 24/7, throughout the Rocky Mountain and Midwest regions [Salt Lake City to St. Louis and Montana to New Mexico] out of facilities in Denver and Kansas City.

What sets Seattle Fish apart from others in the industry?

Our history in the markets we serve sets us apart—our dedication to quality and customer service, leadership in sustainability and education for our customers and consumers, and our active involvement in the community through our philanthropic actions.

What is your background? Education? Work history?

Born and raised in Denver, I have worked nearly every position in the company throughout childhood and school years. I hold a B.A. in political science, B.S. in business management and M.B.A. in business administration, all from Colorado State University.

I started full-time with the company in January 2006, primarily in sales, moving into sales management and eventually into the president role in 2009. Since 2012, I’ve been president and CEO. Other interests that relate to the business?

Food. I love food, the chef community, and am passionate about feeding people. I have a strong

passion for sustainability and having a positive impact on the planet through our operations.

Other businesses in which you are involved?

Advisor to an assortment of businesses. SFC is my full-time commitment.

What inspired you to be a part of the business?

My family and carrying on the legacy of a third-generation family-owned-and-operated business and the ability of our business to sustainably feed people to ensure the health of our communities and the planet.

Awards or honors?

In 2016, Colorado State University’s Graduate of the Last Decade and (Ernst & Young) Entrepreneur of the Year Family Business Regional Award Winner.

Any other family members other than you active in the business?

My father and sister serve on the board of directors for the company. I am the only family member actively involved in day-today management of the company.

What changes have you made or impact have you had on Seattle Fish Co.?

I challenged the long-standing operational assumptions of the organization, implemented marketing and communication platforms and strategy, and detailed a vivid strategic vision for company growth into the future.

Do you have plans for expansion?

The company has more than doubled in the past five years and we have plans to continue to grow organically in the markets we serve through new product development, increased processing and distribution and through some continued regional expansion and strategic partnerships.

What do you hope to leave as your legacy?

A stronger and more sustainable

company that creates a larger positive impact on our communities and the planet than the one that was passed to me. A multi-generational family business committed to sustainably feeding people well into future generations.

Of which organizations are you a member?

Professionally: YPO, Vistage, National Fisheries Institute; Personally: Colorado Golf Club, Denver Athletic Club, Gyro Club of Denver.

What charities or community events does the company sponsor or offer volunteer assistance?

Numerous. Top philanthropic partners include No Kid Hungry Colorado, Project Angel Heart, Denver Zoo, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Colorado Children’s Chorale, ACE Scholarships and SeaPact.

Service positions: • Chairman, No Kid Hungry Colorado Leadership Council • Vice President, Board of Trustees, Colorado Children’s Chorale • Founder & Chairman, Green & Gold Foundation (CSU) • Board of Advisors, ACE Scholarships • Nathan Yip Foundation, Chinese New Year Celebration, Event Chair Your family: Siblings? Wife?

Children?

Wife of 2.5 years Meghan; Sister, Chelsea; Dog, Carlton; Cat, Drama; first kid, baby boy, expected Dec. 30.

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Largest-ever donation to DAM launches North Project

Art Museum campus, celebrate Gio Ponti’s iconic design and ensure the building’s relevance and stewardship for the next 50 years of its life,” said Christoph Heinrich, the Frederick and Jan Mayer Director of the museum. “Tonight we celebrate Lanny and Sharon Martin for their decades of service and guidance to the Denver Art Museum.

The Martins’ longstanding commitment to our campus, major programs, special exhibitions and collection acquisitions has elevated the museum into a national and international destination.

Their lead gift in renovating the North Building, a Civic Center anchor and modernist gem, will launch a new era for the museum and ensure The Denver Art Museum’s iconic the highest quality programs 1971 North Building, designed and service to our more than

by Gio Ponti and James Sudler 700,000 annual visitors.”

Architects of Denver.

The north building was designed

by Italian architect Gio The Denver Art Museum anPonti and Denver-based James nounced the largest standalone fiSudler Associates, which opened to nancial gift in the museum’s history. the public in 1971.

Its seven-story Board Chairman J. Landis Martin silhouette is celebrated as one of the and his wife, Sharon Martin, pledged first-ever high-rise art museums, $25 million to the DAM as the lead

J. Landis and Sharon Martin present museum with $25 million lead gift for Gio Ponti landmark

gift and catalyst to launch the revitalization of the museum’s iconic north building by its 50th anniversary in 2021. At the annual Collectors’ Choice fundraiser, held on December 8, 2016, the museum honored the Martins for their generous lead gift to support the north building renovation, as well as their decades of philanthropy and leadership. In recognition of the Martins’ $25 million gift, the north building will be renamed the J. Landis and Sharon Martin Building upon project completion.

“The revitalization of the north building—soon to be the Martin Building—will unify the Denver

and is the only completed building tion. site improvements, a new welcome in North America designed by the Key project elements include center and updating environmental renowned Italian modernist. bringing the museum’s renowned and other key systems to current“The north building is consid- educational programs to the center generation technology. The project ered one of the most significant objects in the museum’s collection, and our family is honored to support the much-needed rehabilitation required to bring it into the 21st century,” said Lanny Martin. “The Denver Art Museum is a beacon of creativity, representing the incredible depth of the cultural community in our region and it is critical that we continue to invest in it for the benefit of the entire community.”

The North Building Project, estimated at $150 million, will for An architect’s initial rendering of the North Building view from 14th the first time unify the Avenue.

Courtesy of Fentress Architects and Machado Silvetti. museum’s campus and upgrade the north building in alignment with the Hamilton of the campus, expanding gallery is in the initial design phase, and Building’s 21st-century systems spaces for growing collections, the goal is to begin construction and art experiences, including ex- including Design and Western by the end of 2017 completing the panded resources for youth and American art, completing Ponti’s project by 2021. school groups, additional gallery original vision for visitor access to In 2013, the museum began space and improved visitor circula- stunning 7th-floor views, exterior structural assessment and feasibility studies to better understand the institutional needs and opportunities for the north building. Those details were used to inform a 2015 masterplanning process, led by Tryba Architects, to imagine possibilities for the structure. Early this year, the formal design process began with architectural partners Fentress Architects of Denver and Boston-based Machado Silvetti Architects. The goals of the project include stewardship of the building, connecting the campus and the neighborhood, and celebrating learning and engageBoard Chairman and lead North Building project donor J. Landis Martin enjoys the mountain views ment as the heart of the museum’s from the seventh floor of the Denver Art Museum’s North Building. Courtesy of Tryba Architects. goal of delivering awe-inspiring art Photos courtesy Denver Art Museum experiences to the community.

Colorado Gives Day 2016 raises $33.8 million in 24 hours

Colorado Gives Day remains the state’s largest day of giving.

Generous donors gave $33.8 million to 2,111 nonprofits in just 24 hours on Dec. 6. This is an increase over the $28.5 million donated in 2015.

In total, 145,763 donations were made. Amounts ranged from $10 to $1.48 million. The largest gift was given to the Schlessman Family YMCA. Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains received the greatest number of donations, more than 3,000.

A portion of the $33.8 million raised came through KidsforColoradoGives.org, a new website designed specifically for young givers.

“We’re inspired to witness the next generation of Coloradans giving up their allowances and holiday presents to make their neighborhoods better places to live, work and play,” said Marla Williams, president and CEO of Community First Foundation, which organizes the annual day of giving in the state.

Colorado Gives Day is an annual statewide movement to celebrate and increase philanthropy through online giving. Co-presented by FirstBank, Colorado Gives Day is powered by ColoradoGives.org, a year-round online giving website highlighting more than 2,000 nonprofits.

Colorado Gives Day is one the most successful events of its kind in the nation. Since its inception in 2010, the event has raised more than $145 million for nonprofits in the state.

The first gift of the day was made to Colorado Families for Hands+Voices at 12 a.m. on Dec. 6.

The last gift to iEmpathize came in at 11:59 p.m.

“Colorado Gives Day has changed the landscape of giving in Colorado and is the ultimate feel-good giving experience,” Williams said. “We are moved by this outpouring of generosity and thank each and every donor for supporting Colorado nonprofits and the great work they do to make our

lives better. These numbers show that Coloradans value the many ways nonprofits enrich our lives.”

“This has been an amazing journey for FirstBank and Community First Foundation,” added John Ikard, CEO of FirstBank. “We’ve seen Colorado Gives Day go from a $1 million goal in 2010 to collectively raising more than $145 million for nonprofits. This isn’t just a successful statewide giving movement anymore—it’s shown the nation a thing or two about the generosity of Coloradans.”

FirstBank once again donated $600,000 to this year’s program, including $100,000 in cash prizes for nonprofits. Community First Foundation matched FirstBank’s $500,000 to create a $1 million incentive fund, which proportionally increased the value of every dollar donated. For example, if an organization received 10 percent of the total dollars raised on Colorado Gives Day, that same nonprofit would receive 10 percent of the $1 million incentive fund.

Englewood Arts presents the Mozart Clarinet Trio The “Kegelstatt” Trio is the first work written for the instrumentation of piano, viola and clarinet, which was a relatively new instrument at the time of the Jason Shafer trio’s compositon. The work is nicknamed after a hall where the game of skittles is played.

Englewood Arts celebrates its 15th season of presenting chamber music performances performed by C o l o r a d o ’s finest musicians, primarily from the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. Informal insights are given from the stage by the musicians to enhance the listening experience.

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The program will feature Mozart: Trio for Clarinet, Viola and Piano “Kegelstatt” with Jason Shafer, CSO principal clarinet, Erika Eckert, viola, and Margaret McDonald, piano.

For more information, visit englewoodarts. org or call 303-8068196.

General admission tickets are available at englewoodarts. org or at the door (1000 Englewood Parkway) beginning 1 hour prior to concert time and cost $20 for adults, $15 for senior citizens, and children under 18 are free.

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Seniors often request this kind of assistance through Senior Resources and the Chore Services program, but the type of help workers can provide is restricted as those programs are grant-funded.

Volunteer Connections came up with Elves for Seniors to meet this need.

On Dec. 3, volunteer groups went to 12 houses across Arapahoe County, serving 15 seniors. More than 50 volunteers donated their time and cheer in groups of two or more volunteers. Many groups were families with children as young as 6.

“I haven’t decorated in years because it felt so overwhelming,” said Gail, a blind senior living in

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For many of us there is nothing like curling up with a good book and now there is evidence that a good read can help you live longer, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens. AMAC cites a study conducted at the Yale University School of Public Health where researchers found that folks who read books for three and a half hours a week were likely to live longer than non-readers. They could not say for certain why reading is not only good for the brain but also the body. However, the readers in the study were tracked for 12 years and those who stuck with it were 23% less likely to die.

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LEGALS

GREENWOOD VILLAGE

Your Right to Know!

CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Greenwood Village City Council will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 9, 2017 at City Hall, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado to consider Ordinance No. 01, Series of 2017 dissolving the Greenwood Village Sewer General Improvement District #1 pursuant to C.R.S. 31-25-625.

The details of the dissolution of the

Sewer General Improvement District # 1 are described as follows: 1. Boundaries of the Sewer General Improvement District #1 Boundaries of the General Improvement District are provided in Exhibit “A”.

2. Purpose of the Sewer General Improvement District #1 The purpose of the General Improvement District was the construction, installation and other acquisition of public sanitary sewer improvements with collection lines, mains, outfall lines, and all facilities,

equipment and appurtenances necessary, convenient and useful for any of the sewer improvements.

3. In accordance to statute C.R.S. 32-1-401(2)(b), Court Order, and the election held on October 4, 2016, a majority of the votes cast were in favor of the inclusion of the GID #1 properties into the Southgate Sanitation District.

Any owner of real property located in the General Improvement District # 1 may appear at the public hearing and be heard on the matter.

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LEGALS

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BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE

SUSAN M. ORTIZ, MMC CITY CLERK

Published in The Villager First Publication: December 15, 2016 Last Publication: December 29, 2016 Legal # 7143

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LEGAL NOTICES

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NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado (the “City”) will receive proposals at the City Maintenance Facility, 10001 East Costilla Avenue, Greenwood Village, Colorado 801123730, until 2:00 p.m. on December 29, 2016.

The request for proposals for the Belleview Avenue and Holly Street Intersection Improvements is available electronically via the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System on the City of Greenwood Village website, www.greenwoodvillage. com/bids.

The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and to make final determination in the event of duplications.

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

Any proposal received as a result of this request is prepared at the consultant’s expense and becomes City property and therefore, public record.

Any questions regarding the project should be directed to Matthew Layman, Project Manager – Transportation (303) 708-6111. /s/ John Sheldon Director of Public Works Published in The Villager First Publication: December 8, 2016 Last Publication: December 15, 2016 Legal # 7119 ____________________________ NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT For Greenwood Village Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado will make final payment on Monday, December 19, 2016 to Pavement Restoration, Inc., for all work done by said contractor for the project called 2016 Rejuvenator Seal Project, said construction being within the boundaries of the City of Greenwood Village, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, subject to prior satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said work by the City of Greenwood Village.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, provisions, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractors, at any time up to and including time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim to the City Manager, City of Greenwood Village, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591, at or before the time and date hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement or claim at any time up to and including the time of final settlement will release said City of Greenwood Village, Colorado, its Council, officers, agents and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim.

ATTEST:

BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO /s/ Susan M. Ortiz, MMC City Clerk Published in The Villager First Publication: December 15, 2016 Last Publication: December 22, 2016 Legal # 7141 ____________________________ BID INFORMATION ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado (the “City”) will receive sealed bids at the Public Works Department, 10001 East Costilla Avenue, Greenwood Village, Colorado 801123730, until 3:00 p.m., January 5, 2017 for the 2017 Pavement Rehabilitation Project.

The specifications for the 2017 Pavement Rehabilitation Project and complete contract documents are available electronically via the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System on the City of Greenwood Village website, www. greenwoodvillage.com/bids.

The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to make final determination in the event of duplications.

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

There will be an optional pre-bid meeting at 2:00 p.m. on December 27, 2016. The meeting will be conducted at the Greenwood Village Public Works Facility, 10001 East Costilla Avenue, Greenwood Village, Colorado.

Preference is hereby given to materials, supplies, and provisions pro-

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

The City requires a certified or cashier’s check, or a corporate surety bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid amount before the City can accept or consider any bid for any bids greater than Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00).

The bid and the deposit shall be filed with the Public Works Department, securely sealed and endorsed on the outside with a brief statement as to the nature of the item or work for which the bid is provided. Upon a bid award, such bond shall be returned to the unsuccessful bidder(s). In the case of the successful bidder, the bid bond will be returned upon receipt of the required payment and performance bonds, each in the full amount of the contract price. Such bonds will be retained by the City until the two year (2) warranty period has expired. Bids will be opened publicly at 3:01 p.m., January 5, 2017, at the Greenwood Village Public Works Facility, and shall be tabulated by the City.

Any questions regarding the project should be directed to Ted Putnam at (303) 708-6141. /s/ John Sheldon Director of Public Works Published in The Villager First Publication: December 15, 2016 Last Publication: December 22, 2016 Legal # 7142

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Arapahoe Road Bridge Sidewalk Repair Project No. 16-08-01 Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., that the City of Centennial, Colorado (the “City”) will make final payment at the hour of 10:00 a.m. on December 23, 2016 (the “Final Settlement Date”) to the following contractor: Hallmark, Inc. 5085 Harlan Street Denver, CO 80212 (hereinafter, the “Contractor”) for and on account of all work completed by the Contractor on City Project No. 16-08-01, including for purposes of this Notice of Final Settlement on (the “Project”).

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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.

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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.

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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.

Published in The Villager Published: December 15, 2016 Legal # 7146 ____________________________ CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RELATED TO THE STREETS AT SOUTHGLENN MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT #8 CASE NUMBER LU-16-00282 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning and Zoning Commission (the “Commission”) will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, to consider an amendment to the Master Development Plan (“MDP”) for the site known as the Streets at SouthGlenn, located at the southwest corner of East Arapahoe Road and South University Boulevard (the “Subject Property”), to modify the approved sign criteria in the MDP and increase the maximum wall sign area in certain locations on the Subject Property. Following the conclusion of the public hearing, the Commission will make a formal recommendation to City Council (the “Council”) regarding the proposed MDP amendment.

NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that the Council will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, to consider the MDP amendment.

All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard at the public hearings referenced above.

The hearings will be held in City Council Chambers, Centennial Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Rd., Centennial, CO 80112 at the above noted times and dates.

Further information concerning the proposed MDP amendment (Case No. LU-16-00282) may be obtained by calling the City of Centennial Community Development Department at 303-754-3378.

Published in The Villager Published: December 15, 2016 Legal # 7147 ____________________________

A copy of this Ordinance is on file at the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours.

Dated the 7th day of December, 2016 City of Glendale, Colorado Sherry Frame, City Clerk

CITY OF GLENDALE PUBLIC NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE

Published in The Villager Published: December 15, 2016 Legal # 7135 ____________________________ CITY OF GLENDALE PUBLIC NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE

The following ordinance was passed before the City Council of the City of Glendale, Colorado, on the 1st day of November, 2016, and was ordered published by said Council:

The following ordinance was passed before the City Council of the City of Glendale, Colorado, on the 6th day of December, 2016, and was ordered published by said Council:

ORDINANCE NO. 2 SERIES OF 2016

ORDINANCE NO. 6 SERIES OF 2016

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO, ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2017, ESTIMATING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY BASED ON THE SAID BUDGET SO ADOPTED; ESTIMATING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY TO BE DERIVED FROM OTHER REVENUE SOURCES; AND SETTING FORTH THE TOTAL EXPENDITURES FOR EACH FUND

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO, REVISING THE BIMONTHLY SEWER USER FEES AND SEWER CONNECTION FEES OF THE WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE

A copy of this Ordinance is on file at the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours.

Dated the 2nd day of November, 2016 City of Glendale, Colorado Sherry Frame, City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: December 15, 2016 Legal # 7132 ____________________________ CITY OF GLENDALE PUBLIC NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE The following ordinance was passed before the City Council of the City of Glendale, Colorado, on the 6th day of December, 2016, and was ordered published by said Council: ORDINANCE NO. 3 SERIES OF 2016 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO, APPROPRIATING SUMS OF MONEY TO DEFRAY EXPENSES AND LIABILITIES OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE FOR THE CITY’S CALENDAR YEAR 2017 A copy of this Ordinance is on file at the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours.

Dated the 7th day of December, 2016 City of Glendale, Colorado Sherry Frame, City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: December 15, 2016 Legal # 7133 ____________________________ CITY OF GLENDALE PUBLIC NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE The following ordinance was passed before the City Council of the City of Glendale, Colorado, on the 6th day of December, 2016, and was ordered published by said Council: ORDINANCE NO. 4 SERIES OF 2016 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO, LEVYING TAXES FOR THE YEAR 2016 TO DEFRAY THE COSTS OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2017, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2017 A copy of this Ordinance is on file at the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours.

Dated the 7th day of December, 2016 City of Glendale, Colorado Sherry Frame, City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: December 15, 2016 Legal # 7134 ____________________________ CITY OF GLENDALE PUBLIC NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE The following ordinance was passed before the City Council of the City of Glendale, Colorado, on the 6th day of December, 2016, and was ordered published by said Council: ORDINANCE NO. 5 SERIES OF 2016 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO, REVISING THE WATER RATES AND FEES OF THE WATER ENTERPRISE

A copy of this Ordinance is on file at the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours.

Dated the 7th day of December, 2016 City of Glendale, Colorado Sherry Frame, City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: December 15, 2016 Legal # 7136 ____________________________ CITY OF GLENDALE PUBLIC NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE The following ordinance was passed before the City Council of the City of Glendale, Colorado, on the 6th day of December, 2016, and was ordered published by said Council: ORDINANCE NO. 7 SERIES OF 2016 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO, AMENDING THE SUMS OF MONEY APPROPRIATED TO DEFRAY EXPENSES BUDGETED FOR THE CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2016, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2016 A copy of this Ordinance is on file at the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours.

Dated the 7th day of December, 2016 City of Glendale, Colorado Sherry Frame, City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: December 15, 2016 Legal # 7137 ____________________________ NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to Clara Lerdahl, Arapahoe County Public Trustee, EAG Inc., James F. Merriott, Sandra J. Merriott, Leslie a. Little, EverBank, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., JM Fay You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 3rd day of November, 2011, A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to James Sullivan Harrell II Apolonia R. Harrell, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: TRACT D BLK 1 WAL-MART AT BUCKLEY PLAZA SUB 1ST FLG and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to James Sullivan Harrell II Apolonia R. Harrell; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2010; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Clara Lerdahl for said year 2010; That said James Sullivan Harrell II Apolonia R. Harrell, on the 5th day of July, 2016, the present holder of said Certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said

James Sullivan Harrell II Apolonia R. Harrell, on or about the 5th day of April, 2017, A.D., unless the same has been redeemed.

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

Witness my hand this 22nd day of November, 2016, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in The Villager First Publication: December 1, 2016 Last Publication: December 15, 2016 Legal # 7094 ____________________________ NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to Chaparral Homes LLC, Jeffery Cayman, Charles Boren Homes, Inc., Andreana Montoya, Sunwest Trust Custodian for Steven Noonen IRA You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 3rd day of November, 2011, A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to James Sullivan Harrell II Apolonia R. Harrell, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: TRACT A BLK 1 THE GLENS AT CHAMBERS SUB 1ST FLG and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to James Sullivan Harrell II Apolonia R. Harrell; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2010; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Chaparral Homes LLC for said year 2010; That said James Sullivan Harrell II Apolonia R. Harrell, on the 5th day of July, 2016, the present holder of said Certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said James Sullivan Harrell II Apolonia R. Harrell, on or about the 5th day of April, 2017, A.D., unless the same has been redeemed.

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

Witness my hand this 22nd day of November, 2016, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in The Villager First Publication: December 1, 2016 Last Publication: December 15, 2016 Legal # 7095

ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Land Development Code Update Case No. W15-002 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 3, 2017, the Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing at 9:30 A.M., or as soon as possible thereafter, in the East Hearing Room, Arapahoe County Administration Building, 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton CO 80120, at which time all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the above-described application for an amendment to the Land Development Code, Case No. W15-002.

PROPOSAL: Arapahoe County is proposing an amendment to the Arapahoe County Land Development code, to address various/ minor revisions to the code, as follows: Chapter 13 Zoning Procedures • Clarify calendars days vs business days • Change all references to “chair” • Remove references to compact parking, as the code was previously amended to prohibit compact parking • Replace “handicapped” with “accessible” • Update hearing room from “Briarwood Ave” to “Lima Street” Chapter 14 Subdivision Regulations • Clarify calendar days vs business days • Clarify ‘Board” = “Board of County Commissioners” • Clarify the Vacation process • Clarify title commitment expiration Chapter 16 Standard Notes • Update numbering and re-

move acronyms Clarify when notes are applicable • Add note for including fire lanes in the parking enforcement program • Remove address requirement from notary block Chapter 17 Notice and Notification • Add Oil and Gas and Conventional Zoning • Change posting to “15 calendar days” to reduce legal noticing errors Chapter 19 Definitions • Add definition of “Accessible” Section 12-200 Parking Regulations • Change reference of “handicapped” to “accessible” • Clarify use of compact parking standards are for projects approved prior to prohibiting compact parking • Update chart to reference Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) • Adding administrative process for 10% reduction in parking – currently addressed only under Administrative Amendments section • Add a standard for “Assisted Living Residence” to parking requirement list • Rewrite of “Restaurant” parking requirements list Section 12-500 Temporary Structures • Add case types allowing temporary construction yard and/ or office Section 12-600 Temporary Uses and Temporary Use Permits • Removed a duplicate word Section 12-1300 Lighting Regulations • Add provision for Planning Manager to waive the line of sight illumination requirement, if there are no residential uses abutting the subject site and/or the light trespass does not reach the property zoned or used for residential purposes at the time the light fixture is installed (eliminates conflicts for internal commercial lot-lines that necessitate waivers) Section 12-1400 Landscape Regulations • Clarify use of drainage easements and detention ponds as approved landscape area Section 12-1900 Oil and Gas Facilities • Clarify the requirements for a sign for notification prior to submittal of an application •

More information about this proposal is available at the Arapahoe County Planning Division, 6924 S. Lima St., Centennial, CO 80112; Telephone No.: (720) 874-6650; TTY: 711.

The proposed amendments to the Arapahoe County Land Development Code can be viewed on the Arapahoe County website under the Public Works and Development Department’s Public Notices page: www.arapahoegov.com.

Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: December 15, 2016 Legal # 7145

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Martin Konevsky, Deceased Case Number: 2016PR439 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 or on or before April 8, 2017, or the claims may be forever barred.

Anna Tikunova c/o Groves Law, LLC 281 S. Pearl St. Denver, CO 80209 Published in The Villager First Publication: December 8, 2016 Last Publication: December 22, 2016 Legal # 7111 ____________________________ NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of James H. Mohr, Deceased Case Number: 16PR311 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 April 10, 2017, or the claims may be forever barred.

Linda F. Mohr 14 Uibel Ave. Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 08234 Published in The Villager First Publication: December 8, 2016 Last Publication: December 22, 2016 Legal # 7130 ____________________________ NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of GEORGE E. HADJI, a/k/a GEORGE EFTHIMIOU HADJI, a/k/a GEORGE HADJI, Deceased Case Number 16 PR 31174 Division 24 Courtroom 24 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 April 17, 2017, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kitty M. Hadji 39 Segwick Drive Englewood, CO 80113 Published in The Villager First Publication: December 15, 2016 Last Publication: December 29, 2016 Legal # 7149

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FORECLOSURES COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0529-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 13, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) MICHAEL T PARRA AND MARGARET W PARRA Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLEY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CHRISTIANA TRUST, A DIVISION OF WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE FOR STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2012-12 Date of Deed of Trust July 12, 2007 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 09, 2007 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B7102830 Original Principal Amount $1,275,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $1,274,125.46 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 33, BLOCK 1, THE PRESERVE AT GREENWOOD VILLAGE FILING NO. 6, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 5771 S ASPEN CT, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80121.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/11/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 11/17/2016 Last Publication 12/15/2016 Name of Publication The Villager IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE

COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 09/13/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly Ryan #32647 Toni M. Owan #30580 Jolene Guignet #46144 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 16-939-29417 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: November 17, 2016 Last Publication: December 15, 2016 Legal # 0529-2016 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0531-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 16, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Lance Kirklin Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Universal Lending Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust May 10, 2012 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 11, 2012 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D2051377 Original Principal Amount $174,908.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $157,990.72 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 35, BLOCK 4, CHERRY HILLS MANOR, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 5956 S Cook St, Centennial, CO 80121.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/18/2017, at the East Hearing

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LEGALS Room, County Administration Buildtherein, for the purpose of paying Also known by street and numing, 5334 South Prince Street, Litthe indebtedness provided in said ber as: 5974 S Pennsylvania, tleton, Colorado 80120, sell to the Evidence of Debt secured by the Centennial, CO 80121. highest and best bidder for cash, Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED the said real property and all interest the expenses of sale and other HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERof the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ items allowed by law, and will isTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED heirs and assigns therein, for the sue to the purchaser a Certificate

BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF purpose of paying the indebtedof Purchase, all as provided by law.

TRUST. ness provided in said Evidence of First Publication 11/24/2016 NOTICE OF SALE Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, Last Publication 12/22/2016 The current holder of the Evidence plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses Name of Publication The Villager of Debt secured by the Deed of of sale and other items allowed by NOTICE OF RIGHTS Trust, described herein, has filed law, and will issue to the purchaser YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST Notice of Election and Demand for a Certificate of Purchase, all as proIN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING sale as provided by law and in said vided by law.

FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERDeed of Trust.

First Publication 11/24/2016 TAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTHEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Last Publication 12/22/2016 TAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO Given that I will at public auction, Name of Publication The Villager COLORADO STATUTES AS A REat 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINSULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. 01/25/2017, at the East Hearing UED TO A LATER DATE, THE YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO Room, County Administration BuildDEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY ing, 5334 South Prince Street, LitOF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT tleton, Colorado 80120, sell to the PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER highest and best bidder for cash, MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; THE DEED OF TRUST BEING the said real property and all interest IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES FORECLOSED. A COPY OF SAID of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES heirs and assigns therein, for the HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTpurpose of paying the indebtedMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT ED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR ness provided in said Evidence of OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38RIGHTS SHALL BE SENT WITH Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, 103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON ALL MAILED COPIES OF THIS plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR of sale and other items allowed by 38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED law, and will issue to the purchaser FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE

BY PREVIOUS STATUTES. a Certificate of Purchase, all as proCOLORADO ATTORNEY GENERvided by law.

AL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER ● A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE First Publication 12/1/2016 FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUFILED PURSUANT TO SECTION Last Publication 12/29/2016 REAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE 38-38-104 SHALL BE FILED WITH Name of Publication The Villager FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINNOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS UED TO A LATER DATE, THE PROCESS. PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDDEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE Colorado Attorney General ULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINPARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE Denver, Colorado 80203 UED; MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; (800) 222-4444 IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov ● A NOTICE OF INTENT TO RETHAT A LENDER OR SERVICER Federal Consumer Financial ProDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREtection Bureau SECTION 38-38-302 SHALL BE MENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT P.O. Box 4503 FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTOF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38Iowa City, Iowa 52244 EE NO LATER THAN EIGHT (8) 103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON (855) 411-2372 BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38www.consumerfinance.gov SALE; 38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY DATE: 09/16/2016 FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONCOLORADO ATTORNEY GENERin and for the County of Arapahoe, TINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE AL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER State of Colorado DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUBy: Cynthia D Mares, Public TrustOF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE REAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE ee PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL The name, address, business teleMAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE phone number and bar registration PROCESS. number of the attorney(s) repre● IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES Colorado Attorney General senting the legal holder of the inTHAT A LENDER OR SERVICER 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor debtedness is: HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREDenver, Colorado 80203 Eve Grina #43658 MENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT (800) 222-4444 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Jennifer Rogers #34682 103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON Federal Consumer Financial ProHolly Shilliday #24423 DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38tection Bureau Joan Olson #28078 38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY P.O. Box 4503 Erin Robson #46557 FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE Iowa City, Iowa 52244 Courtney Wright #45482 COLORADO ATTORNEY GENER(855) 411-2372 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E AL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER www.consumerfinance.gov Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, CenFINANCIAL PROTECTION BUDATE: 09/23/2016 tennial, CO 80112 (877)September 369-6122 REAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE Cynthia D 22 Mares, Public Trustee 11, 2014 • THE VILLAGER • PAGE Attorney File # CO-16-746296-LL FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL in and for the County of Arapahoe, The Attorney above is acting as a NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE State of Colorado debt collector and is attempting to PROCESS. By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustcollect a debt. Any information proColorado Attorney General ee vided may be used for that purpose.

1300 Broadway, 10th Floor The name, address, business telePublished in The Villager Denver, Colorado 80203 phone number and bar registration First Publication: November 24, 2016 (800) 222-4444 number of the attorney(s) repreLast Publication: December 22, 2016 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov senting the legal holder of the inLegal # 0531-2016 Federal Consumer Financial Prodebtedness is: ____________________________ tection Bureau Eve Grina #43658 COMBINED NOTICE - MAILING P.O. Box 4503 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE Iowa City, Iowa 52244 Jennifer Rogers #34682 SALE NO. 0539-2016 (855) 411-2372 Holly Shilliday #24423 To Whom It May Concern: This Nowww.consumerfinance.gov Joan Olson #28078 tice is given with regard to the folDATE: 09/20/2016 Erin Robson #46557 lowing described Deed of Trust: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee Courtney Wright #45482 On September 20, 2016, the unin and for the County of Arapahoe, McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E dersigned Public Trustee caused State of Colorado Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centhe Notice of Election and Demand By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trusttennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 relating to the Deed of Trust deee Attorney File # CO-16-746851-LL scribed below to be recorded in the The name, address, business teleThe Attorney above is acting as a County of Arapahoe records. phone number and bar registration debt collector and is attempting to Original Grantor(s) number of the attorney(s) reprecollect a debt. Any information proJennifer D. Giesen senting the legal holder of the invided may be used for that purpose.

Original Beneficiary(ies) debtedness is: Published in The Villager Mortgage Electronic Registration Jonathan A. Goodman, Esq. First Publication: December 1, 2016 Systems, Inc., as nominee for RBC #15015 Last Publication: December 29, Mortgage Company, an Illinois CorKaren J. Radakovich, Esq. #11649 2016 poration.

Frascona Joiner Goodman and Legal # 0547-2016 Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Greenstein PC 4750 Table Mesa ____________________________ The Bank of New York Mellon FKA Drive, Boulder, CO 80305-5500 COMBINED NOTICE The Bank of New York, as Trustee (303) 494-3000 PUBLICATION (CWAS 2005-HYB9) Attorney File # 7192-9030 CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE Date of Deed of Trust The Attorney above is acting as a SALE NO. 0565-2016 June 03, 2005 debt collector and is attempting to To Whom It May Concern: This NoCounty of Recording collect a debt. Any information protice is given with regard to the folArapahoe vided may be used for that purpose. lowing described Deed of Trust: Recording Date of Deed of Trust Published in The Villager On October 4, 2016, the underJune 13, 2005 First Publication: November 24, 2016 signed Public Trustee caused the Recording Information (Reception Last Publication: December 22, 2016 Notice of Election and Demand No. and/or Book/Page No.) Legal # 0539-2016 relating to the Deed of Trust deB5086242 ____________________________ scribed below to be recorded in the Original Principal Amount COMBINED NOTICE County of Arapahoe records. $1,365,000.00 PUBLICATION Original Grantor(s) Outstanding Principal Balance CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE Matthew T Machetta $1,363,962.91 SALE NO. 0547-2016 Original Beneficiary(ies) Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4) To Whom It May Concern: This NoMortgage Electronic Registration (i), you are hereby notified that the tice is given with regard to the folSystems, Inc., acting solely as nomcovenants of the deed of trust have lowing described Deed of Trust: inee for First Option Lending been violated as follows: failure On September 23, 2016, the unCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt to pay principal and interest when dersigned Public Trustee caused PennyMac Loan Services, LLC due together with all other paythe Notice of Election and Demand Date of Deed of Trust ments provided for in the evidence relating to the Deed of Trust deJuly 09, 2014 of debt secured by the deed of trust scribed below to be recorded in the County of Recording and other violations thereof.

County of Arapahoe records.

Arapahoe THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY Original Grantor(s) Recording Date of Deed of Trust NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. Robert K. Jones and Jane K. Jones July 18, 2014 Lot 2, Together with an UndividOriginal Beneficiary(ies) Recording Information (Reception ed 1/23 Interest in Tracts A, B, C Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. No. and/or Book/Page No.) and D, Belleview Village, County Current Holder of Evidence of Debt D4064233 of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Original Principal Amount Also known by street and numDate of Deed of Trust $140,000.00 ber as: 10 E BELLEVIEW WAY, May 30, 2003 Outstanding Principal Balance GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO County of Recording $136,531.33 80121.

Arapahoe Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4) THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED Recording Date of Deed of Trust (i), you are hereby notified that the HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPJune 05, 2003 covenants of the deed of trust have ERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMRecording Information (Reception been violated as follows: failure to BERED BY THE LIEN OF THE No. and/or Book/Page No.) pay principal and interest when due DEED OF TRUST. B3121536 together with all other payments NOTICE OF SALE Original Principal Amount provided for in the evidence of debt The current holder of the Evidence $220,000.00 secured by the deed of trust and of Debt secured by the Deed of Outstanding Principal Balance other violations thereof.

Trust, described herein, has filed $120,667.75 THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY Notice of Election and Demand for Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4) NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. sale as provided by law and in said (i), you are hereby notified that the LOT 14 AND THE NORTH 1/2 OF Deed of Trust. covenants of the deed of trust have LOT 15, BLOCK 8, PREMIER ADTHEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby been violated as follows: failure to DITION TO ENGLEWOOD, COUNGiven that I will at public auction, pay principal and interest when due TY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, together with all other payments COLORADO 01/18/2017, at the East Hearprovided for in the evidence of debt Also known by street and numing Room, County Administrasecured by the deed of trust and ber as: 3450 S Grant St, Engletion Building, 5334 South Prince other violations thereof. wood, CO 80113.

Street, Littleton, Colorado 80120, THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED sell to the highest and best bidder NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERfor cash, the said real property and LOT 5, BLOCK 1, SOUTHWOOD TY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED all interest of the said Grantor(s), MANOR, COUNTY OF ARAPABY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns HOE STATE OF COLORADO 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, 02/01/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 12/8/2016 Last Publication 1/5/2017 Name of Publication The Villager IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 10/04/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lauren Tew #45041 Randall Chin #31149 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Weldon Phillips #31827 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 9090.100147.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.

Published in The Villager First Publication: December 8, 2016 Last Publication: January 5, 2017 Legal # 0565-2016 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0574-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 12, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Christopher M Natzke and Albert Smola Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for E*Trade Bank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt E*Trade Bank Date of Deed of Trust January 24, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 30, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B6012490 Original Principal Amount $600,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $511,013.06 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 4, Bellamy Subdivison, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as: 5160 S Franklin St, Greenwood Village, CO 80121.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday,

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First Publication 12/15/2016 Last Publication 1/12/2017 Name of Publication The Villager IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 10/12/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Jonathan A. Goodman, Esq. #15015 Karen J. Radakovich, Esq. #11649 Frascona Joiner Goodman and Greenstein PC 4750 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, CO 80305-5500 (303) 494-3000 Attorney File # 7192-9120 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: December 15, 2016 Last Publication: January 12, 2017 Legal # 0574-2016 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0579-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 14, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Donald W. Jewell Original Beneficiary(ies) Belford Commercial Trust, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Belford Commercial Trust, LLC Date of Deed of Trust

May 21, 2015 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 01, 2015 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D5056351 Original Principal Amount $131,250.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $131,250.00 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 10, BLOCK 2, CHERRY CREEK VISTA 15TH SUBDIVISION FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 6002 S Moline Way, Englewood, CO 80111.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/08/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 12/15/2016 Last Publication 1/12/2017 Name of Publication The Villager IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 10/14/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Charles A Miller #5841 Paul G Urtz #14339 Miller & Urtz, LLC 1660 Lincoln Street #2850, Denver, CO 80264 (303) 861-1200 Attorney File # JEWELL 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: December 15, 2016 Last Publication: January 12, 2017 Legal # 0579-2016 ____________________________

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gia, to determine why the prayers of the petitioner should not be granted.

All parental rights you may have with respect to said children will be lost, and you will neither receive notice, nor be entitled to object to the adoption of said children unless, within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice you 1) file with the Clerk of Superior Court, Gwinnett County, and serve upon Plaintiffs attorney, Douglas R. Daum, 3260 Highway 78, Snellville, GA 30078, an answer in writing and make known other such objections you may have to the adoption of such children, and/or 2) for a petition to legitimate the child pursuant to O.C.G.A. §19-7-22.

Witness the Honorable Melodie Snell Conner, Judge of this Superior Court.

This 15 day of November. 2016 th

District Court Denver Juvenile Court Arapahoe County, Colorado 7325 Potomac St. Centennial, CO 80112 IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF: Adan Yuset Cruz Barrientos (name of person(s) seeking to adopt) FOR THE ADOPTION OF A CHILD Case Number: 16JA164 Division: Courtroom: ORDER FOR PUBLICATION AND MAILING The Court, having considered the Motion and Affidavit of the Petitioner(s), is satisfied that the Petitioner(s) has/have used due diligence to obtain personal service on the Respondent(s) at any address available; and that such efforts have failed or efforts to obtain same would have been to no avail, that the Respondent(s) cannot be found for personal service, and that the address of the Respondent(s) remain(s) unknown.

Therefore, the Motion is granted.

The Court orders that the Petitioner(s) shall complete service by publication in a newspaper published in this county or as otherwise specified by the Court. Such publication shall be made as follows: Date: November 1, 2016 Teresa Slade Judge Published in The Villager First Publication: November 24, 2016 Last Publication: December 22, 2016 Legal # 7093 ___________________________ IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF GWINNETT COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA INRE:1 Petition of ADEYEMI MICHAEL JOHNSON for the adoption of MELODY CHANEL HOOD a minor female child, DOB 01/27/2008 and for the adoption of ABEL ARMANI HOOD, a minor male child, DOB 04/07/2010 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

By Order for service by publication dated the 14th day of October, 2016, you are hereby notified that on the 3rd day of October, 2016, the above styled petition for the adoption of M.C.H. a minor female child born on the 27th day of January, 2008 and A.AH., a minor male child born on the 7th day of April, 2010, and for termination of your parental rights was filed.

You are further notified that the foregoing petition names you as the biological father of said children. As such, you are here by advised that a hearing will be held on the 9th day of January, 2017 in chambers before the Honorable Melodie Snell Conner, Judge, Gwinnett County, Geor-

/s/Ashley A Esslinger Deputy Clerk, Superior Court For: Richard T. Alexander, Jr., Clerk P. O. Box 880 Lawrenceville, GA 30046 Published in The Villager First Publication: December 1, 2016 Last Publication: December 29, 2016 Legal # 7102 ____________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 649-6355 Telephone PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: NASYA ROGERS, MALACHI HENDERSON, IMANI HENDERSON, AND SKILAH HENDERSON Children, And concerning: MONICA HENDERSON AKA MONICA RATCLIFF, CURTIS THOMAS, AND LLOYD HENDERSON, JR. Respondents, And concerning: ALICE PRICE, Special Respondent(s).

Marilee McWilliams, Reg. #16564 Senior Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 (303) 636-1883 / Fax: (303) 6361889 Case No: 16JV916 Division: 14 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT _______ PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding CURTIS THOMAS, is set for January 23, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. in Division 14 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7305 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code.

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Date: December 6, 2016 Marilee McWilliams, No. 16564 Senior Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, Co 80012 (303) 636-1883 (P) (303) 636-1889 (F) Published in The Villager Published: December 15, 2016 Legal # 7139 ____________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 649-6355 Telephone PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: REBBEKA CARMONA-CANDIA, XANDER CARMONA-CANDIA, GADIEL CARMONA-CANDIA, AND METZLI GUZMAN-CANDIA Children, And concerning: ABIGAIL CANDIA AKA ABIGAIL CANDIA-GARZA, JORGE CARMONA (DECEASED), JOHN DOE, AND JORGE GUZMAN Respondents, And concerning: MARIA DEL CARMEN ALICIA GARZA-HOYOS AKA MARIA DEL CARMEN ALICIA CANDIA Special Respondent(s).

Marilee McWilliams, Reg. #16564 Senior Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 (303) 636-1883 Fax: (303) 636-1889 Case No: 16JV1003 Division: 14 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT _______ PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding JOHN DOE, is set for December 20, 2016 at 10:30 A.M. in Division 14 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7305 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code.

Date: December 9, 2016 Marilee McWilliams, No. 16564 Senior Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, Co 80012 (303) 636-1883 (P) (303) 636-1889 (F) Published in The Villager Published: December 15, 2016 Legal # 7148 ____________________________

SPECIAL DISTRICTS NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Board of Trustees Special Meeting December 20, 2016 – 5:30 p.m.

Arapahoe Libraries Administration Offices 12855 East Adam Aircraft Circle Englewood, Colorado 80112 AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER II. DECLARATION OF QUORUM III. REVIEW OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SEARCH Candidates under consideration: Nan Brunson Carmack Gregory P. Mickells Jeremy Reeder Oliver Sanidas VI. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND RATIFICATION OF CONTRACT VII. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Board of Trustees may adjourn the public portion of the meeting and, upon 2/3 vote, enter into an executive session solely for the purpose of determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations; developing strategy for negotiations; and instructing negotiators with regard to the contract to be offered for the Executive Director position as allowed by C.R.S. 24-6402(4)(e)(I).

VII. ADJOURN Published in The Villager Published: December 15, 2016 Legal # 7138 ____________________________ NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET AND NOTICE CONCERNING BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2017 has been submitted to the FIDDLER’S BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (“District”). Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 15, 2016, at the offices of John Madden Company, 6501 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, Suite 110, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2016 budget of the District may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District.

Copies of the proposed budget for 2017 and the 2016 amended budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of John Madden Company, 6501 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, Suite 110, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2017 budget and the amended 2016 budget, file or register any objections thereto.

Dated: December 9, 2016 FIDDLER’S BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT By: /s/ John W. Madden, Jr. Secretary Published in The Villager Published: December 15, 2016 Legal # 7144

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How to reduce vehicle emissions Recognizing the threat posed by climate change, many people have resolved to live more ecofriendly lifestyles. Reducing vehicle emissions can have a strong and positive impact on the environment and may even benefit motorists’ bottoms lines.

According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, 26 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. can be traced to transportation. But the task of reducing vehicle emissions is not as difficult as it may seem, as there are many steps ordinary citizens can take to cut back on the greenhouse gases their vehicles are producing each day.

• Telecommute to work. Recent research from Global Workplace Analytics, a firm that helps organizations understand and communicate emerging workplace strategies, found that 50 percent of the American workforce holds a job that is compatible with at least partial telework. The company also found that as recently as March 2016 a typical

business would save $11,000 per telecommuter per year, while workers who telecommute can save between $2,000 and $7,000 per year. But the financial benefits may pale in comparison to the effects that mass telecommuting can have on the planet. Telecommuters consume considerably less fuel than workers who drive or take mass transportation to work, and over time that can greatly reduce transportationrelated greenhouse gas emissions.

• Prioritize vehicle maintenance. Poorly maintained vehicles can harm the environment and cost motorists substantial amounts of money. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control notes that something as simple as replacing a clogged air filter, a task that can be completed in a matter of minutes, can improve gas mileage by as much as 10 percent. In addition, keeping tires properly inflated can reduce drag and improve

fuel economy. Such steps also improve vehicle performance and reduce wear and tear on a vehicle’s engine, protecting motorists’ automotive investments.

• Avoid idling. Conventional automotive wisdom once suggested that idling a vehicle for several minutes can effectively warm up its engine.

But the EPA notes that idling is both ineffective and harmful to the environment. Idling for more than 30 seconds can increase air pollution unnecessarily, waste fuel and money and cause excessive wear and damage to engine components.

Auto manufacturers now recommend that vehicles idle for no more than 30 seconds before they begin driving, as

be a great and healthy alternative to driving, driving less does not necessarily mean motorists should abandon their vehicles entirely. Instead, drivers can organize weekend shopping and Telecommuting to work can save errand trips so professionals money and greatly reduce they accomplish the transportation-related emissions everything in a produced by commuting to and from the single trip. This office every day. can free up time and greatly remodern engines take less time duce fuel consumption and veto warm up than the engines of hicle emissions. yesteryear.

Reducing vehicle emissions • Drive less. Perhaps the simplest way to reduce vehicle is a great way to help the planet, emissions is to drive less. and such a goal is more attainable While walking or cycling can than many people may think.

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Lexus and Toyota have developed the best sequential transmissions in the world, and it is so adaptive to Colorado terrain. The RX has a choice of sport or eco on the all-wheel-drive vehicle.

Paddle shifters add to the fourdoor sports-car flavor of the fivepassenger sedan.

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It’s easy to become a citizen scientist in your own backyard – who knows your own yard better than you. The Audubon Society of Greater Denver is inviting you to embrace your inner bird curiosity and participate in the 20th annual Great Backyard Bird Count from Feb. 17 to 20, 2017.

Help create a snapshot of the bird populations throughout the seven counties of Denver.

Not sure where to begin? We welcome you to the Audubon Nature Center at Chatfield for an interactive training event on Saturday Feb. 4, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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