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REUNITED By Tom Barry avannah Carlson, a senior at Arapahoe High, was in her Advanced Placement literature class when the shooting commenced, Dec. 13. “I heard three shots and it did not register,” said Savannah, who was trembling in the cold after reuniting with her mom. “I thought it was a locker or thought that something had fallen. “A security guard was banging on the [classroom door] window so we knew something was wrong. We turned off the light and got against the wall and huddled.” She felt she was in the classroom for a long time and realized that it was just over an hour. Savannah said she thought the guard banging on the classroom door window must’ve been the school resource officer, who is an Arapahoe County deputy sheriff working at the school full time. Savannah said she was aware who the shooter was and knew about Claire Davis being shot and that she was rushed to the hospital. “[The shooter] was very vocal about his opinions,” said Savannah, who had attended middle school with him.
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Arapahoe High student shares experience of shooting “I just got my child,” said Heidi Carlson, as she gave her daughter Savannah a hug and a kiss after they were reunited. Savannah, a senior at Arapahoe High, was in her Advanced Placement literature class, Dec. 13, when the shooting occurred.
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Arapahoe High shooting victim struggles to survive Claire Davis was in ‘wrong place at wrong time’
By Tom Barry laire Esther Davis, the 17-yearold Arapahoe High School senior gunned down at point-blank range, remains in stable, but critical condition, according to her family. On Dec. 13, Davis was rushed to Littleton Adventist Hospital. She suffered major head injuries as a result of a bullet from a pump-action shotgun, said Arapahoe County Sheriff Grayson Robinson. “Claire Davis is a young woman of principal. She is a young woman of purpose. She is an innocent young lady and she
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was an innocent victim of an evil act of violence,” Robinson said at a press conference. The sheriff also read a statement from the Davis family. “Our beautiful daughter Claire Davis has severe head trauma as the result of a gunshot,” the statement read. “She needs your continued prayers. We would like to thank our family, friends, the community and the equestrian community for their outpouring of love and support, as well as the school for their continued support of the students and teachers. We would also like to express our gratitude to the first-responders and the trauma team at Littleton Adventist Hospital for saving our daughter’s life and quickly getting her into surgery. …Your prayers are appreciated.” The family gave an update in
a weekend Facebook post. “Claire remains in critical condition. She is stable, but is in a coma,” the post said. “The first-responders got Claire to the right place at the right time, and the doctors and hospital staff are doing a wonderful job taking care of her. We appreciate your continued good thoughts and prayers, and will provide updates as her condition improves.” AHS students have held a couple of candlelight vigils for Davis and there is a temporary living memorial at the school. Some students are attempting to have her favorite band, One Direction, visit her. As of press time, Dec. 17, Davis remained in critical condition. Will update at www.villagerpublishing.com.
Claire Davis, 17, remains in critical condition after being shot at point-blank range at Arapahoe High School, Dec. 13. Photos courtesy of Davis Family through Sheriff Grayson Robinson
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Shooting wreaks havoc in community
Police and sheriff’s officers wearing tactical gear and armed with semi-automatic weapons guard students and staff who were evacuated from Arapahoe High School, Dec. 13, once it was determined by law enforcement to be safe. Photos by Tom Barry
Public rallies around Arapahoe High School By Tom Barry The last day of the school week started just like every other day on Friday, Dec. 13, at Arapahoe High School in Centennial. Then, the
lives of many students, staff and families changed forever at 12:33 p.m., as an innocent senior, Claire Esther Davis, 17, was shot in the head. She remains in a coma in critical condition at Littleton Adventist Hospital. Karl Pierson, 18, a fellow
student, had come into school one last time that early afternoon, brandishing a .12 gauge pump-action shotgun with at least 125 rounds of assorted types of ammunition. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the shooter carried numerous rounds of shotgun ammunition in two bandoliers that were worn across his chest and waist, while the remaining items were carried in a backpack, including a machete and three Molotov cocktails. Federal and local investigators have since determined that the shooter had entered the building on the north side of the school. He would soon take his own life. Although it currently appears that the shooter acted alone, the ongoing investigation will include consideration of any individual who may have provided any form of assistance. In 80 brief seconds, as documented on security monitors, the disgruntled senior entered the school looking for Tracey Murphy, the librarian and speech and debate coach at Arapahoe. The perpetrator was reportedly hell bent on seeking out Murphy,
whom the student had recently threatened. The coach had disciplined the shooter in September. Arapahoe County Deputy James Englert, the school-resource officer, and two administrators had learned from a school janitor that the shooter had entered the building. Englert and administrators went down the halls yelling out for the students and staff about the imminent danger and told them to remain in their classrooms. All Littleton Public Schools, along with other surrounding districts, imposed an immediate lockdown. After the Columbine High School tragedy a few miles away in the spring of 1999, law enforcement officials had developed a strategy called the Active Shooter/ Violent Intruder Protocol, a strategy designed to aggressively incapacitate suspects. Students and staff are trained how to react as a precaution. The school had initiated a full mock drill in October, said Scott Murphy, LPS superintendent, noting the students and staff were well prepared from such an event.
Natalie Pramenko, Arapahoe’s second-year principal, was out of town and not at school during the tragedy. She landed at Denver International Airport at 6 p.m. that night.
LPS websites suspended
On Dec. 14, just prior to noon, LPS suspended its normal website and posted, “ALERT - LPS Emergency Response Page,” which was updated at 5:15 p.m. that same day. “All LPS websites are being redirected to this webpage,” said the alert notification. “Due to overwhelming Internet traffic, we have shut down all LPS school websites and redirected them to this page until further notice. Please return to this webpage for official communications.”
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Littleton school officials contacted colleagues in other districts for assistance. Continued on page 3
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Metro law enforcement agencies provided mobile communications units and staff to assist at the Arapahoe High shooting, including Greenwood Village.
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SWAT team members stand on side rails on an armored vehicle as they prepare to enter Arapahoe High in response to the shooting. Photos by Tom Barry
Faculty and students from Arapahoe High, guarded by a SWAT member, evacuate the school.
A South Metro firefighter talks with individuals concerned about their loved ones and where they could reconnect.
Shooter planned to attack at least 5 areas of school Continued from Page 2 for assistance. Denver Public Schools dispatched numerous security officials to assist at one of the reunification centers. The adjacent King Soopers was initially utilized to reunite students and parents. Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church soon offered its gym and sanctuary. Many of the Arapahoe students had been escorted out of the school by SWAT members in full military regalia while carrying assault rifles. The young adults were evacuated from the school after law enforcement officials determined that the lone gunman had committed suicide and that there were not any additional incendiary devices or other threats or other accomplices involved, according to preliminary information. Cherry Creek School District provided busses to complement those from LPS to transfer Arapahoe students to the nearby Euclid Middle School. A second reunification center was set up and staffed with social workers and provided
other necessities for the students, parents and first-responders. Numerous gray-colored blankets were provided for the students. Students were unable to retrieve anything from their lockers, including coats, jackets or personal items. Many, if not most, students had cell phones and had been in brief contact with their parents and friends during the ordeal. Albertson’s Kyla C., manager of the store located across the street from the church, brought over three grocery buggies filled with food and drinks for the students, parents and staff. Starbucks supplied coffee and hot chocolate and the adjacent King Soopers provided an array of items. Other nearby retailers also delivered goods, food and refreshments.
Sheriff’s office seeks tips
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Ongoing investigation
The Sheriff’s Office issued an update at 1:15 p.m., Dec. 17: While examining the shooter’s body, with the assistance of the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office, investigators determined that the shooter had used an indelible marker to write a phrase in Latin on the inside of his forearm. The
Latin phrase is “Alea iacta est,” which translates to English as “The Die Has Been Cast.” In addition to the Latin phrase, the shooter had also written five separate letters/numbers on his arm, numbers which correlate directly with the identification of the Library and specific classrooms located in the immediate area of Library/ Media Center of the Arapahoe High School. The letters/numbers written on the shooters arm is an indicator to investigators of the shooter’s plan. Teams of Sheriff’s Office Investigators will attempt to determine the relevance of the list of numbers written on the shooter’s arm to specific classrooms, while closely evaluating if
the occupants of those classrooms may have also been targeted for harm by the shooter. The investigation into the Dec. 13 shooting at Arapahoe High School continues. The robust and ongoing investigation into the Arapahoe High School shooting is being conducted in a deliberate and methodical manner. Additional investigative resources from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are assisting with the vast responsibilities associated with the complex investigation. The Villager will continue updating the story on our website at www.villagerpublishing.com.
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First-responders converge on Arapahoe High School after learning of the shooting at the school, Dec. 13.
‘Everyone responds to these calls’ Photos by Tom Barry
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First responders rush to assist in Arapahoe High School shooting
By Tom Barry After the initial call went out about a shooting at Arapahoe High School in Centennial, members of law enforcement, firefighters and paramedics responded en masse from throughout the metro area and converged quickly at the scene of the crime. The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office initiated the response, as they are the law enforcement entity that provides services to the city of Centennial. Arapahoe County Sheriff Grayson Robinson was on scene just prior to 1 p.m. Robinson and Undersheriff David Walcher and their leadership team coordinated the extensive response and were assisted by other agencies. There were more than 300 police cars, armored units, mobile command centers, SWAT vehicles, hazardous material units, unmarked police cars and trucks, fire trucks, mobile crime labs, a utility truck loaded with extra
guns and ammunition, along with a multitude of ambulances and other emergency vehicles that responded. The first responders included local, county, state and federal agencies, which consisted of Littleton Police and Fire, South Metro Fire Rescue, Englewood Police, Douglas County Sheriff’s and Bomb Squad, Greenwood Village Police, Colorado State Patrol, Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Lone Tree Police, Parker Police, Denver Police, Cherry Hills Village and other law enforcement agencies and medical entities. The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Department also responded and provided assistance. A number of departments provided bomb-sniffing dogs and K-9 units to assist in the initial and methodical room-to-room security sweep of the school. First responders came from near and far as quickly as they could be deployed to the scene. Emergency vehicles’ sirens could be heard advancing to Arapahoe High from all directions as their
vehicles sped to the scene to render assistance. The flashing emergency lights could be seen from a mile away.
‘Everybody responds to these calls…’
“Originally, the call came in as a structure fire,” said Trent Cooper, a commander and public information officer with the City of Littleton Police Department. First-responders at the nearby fire department station responded immediately to the scene. “Everybody responds to these calls because initially based on previous experience, we don’t know what kind of resources will be needed on a scene like this,” said Cooper, a department veteran. Littleton Police provided SWAT members and detectives to the scene, which totaled about 25 to 30 first responders. The business card of Littleton Police at the bottom is inscribed – Heroes Every Day. In one instance, a county sheriff was on a field trip with his child and upon hearing the news, went home and changed clothes and showed up at the scene.
Taking care of each other during times of tragedy Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network offers tips
An event like the Arapahoe High School shooting can have a strong emotional impact on those directly, and indirectly, involved. This tragedy, as well as others featured in the media, will trigger many of us due to a connection to recent tragedy in our own community. Tragic situations often shake our sense of safety, and so, it is important to take care of ourselves and others during these stressful times. Laurie Elliott, clinical director of Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network, emphasizes the importance of self-care, and its direct effect on others. “During times of tragedy, our children will look to us as their parents and caregivers to determine how they should be responding. Therefore, it is critical that we take care of ourselves
so that we may remain calm and regulated in order to support our children, our community,” she said. As the local community mental health center, Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network offers the following tips on how best to address tragedy with children, and how to care for one another.
Talking with children and teens
• Spend time talking with your children. • Listen to them. Listen twice as much as you talk. Be aware of what their concerns might be. Give clear, simple answers. If you don’t know the answer to a question, it’s ok to say that. • Ask them what they already know. • Encourage children to talk about their feelings, worries, daydreams, and distractions. Accept the feelings they share, listen carefully, and remind them that
these are normal reactions following a very scary event. • Provide information in a simple, clear and age-appropriate manner. Answer questions without giving more information than is necessary. • Help your children feel safe. Talk with them about their concerns over safety. Remind them of ways you keep them safe. Go over your family’s communication plan and practice phone numbers. Encourage them to share their concerns with you. • Limit media exposure. Protect them from too much media coverage. Explain that TV, radio, the Internet and social media can spread rumors and trigger fears. • Maintain expectations or “rules.” Stick with family rules, such as bedtimes, curfews, checking in with you while with friends, and keeping up with homework and chores. Staying in familiar routines will be reassuring. Continued on page 6
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Iran can trade gold for bombs KINDLING
By Robert Sweeney
Mort, Mort, Mort, you cite some very important historical events that had bad endings. That doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t attempt to deal in a peaceful diplomatic effort to halt Iran’s nucle-
ar intent without another armed conflict. It is quite possible that Iran already has enriched uranium and maybe even some nuclear bombs. China, Russia and North Korea would be more than happy to supply these materials to Iran for gold from Iran’s deep pocket oil wealth. The Iranians are some of the largest gold traders in the world. We have a 10-year record of failure with the Middle East in attempting to bring peace and harmony to societies that are split over religious differences that go back to Mohammed and his heirs. It is easier to see in hindsight today why Sadam Hussein was so cruel to his people; he had to
be ruthless to prevent a civilian religious war from breaking out across Iraq. Remember that Saddam was waging war against Iran before we ever arrived on the scene. If we fail to reach some diplomatic solutions and the Iranians proceed to build or buy a nuclear device, the Israelis will no doubt attempt to destroy any nuclear facilities on their own. As their closest ally, we will be drawn into another Middle Eastern conflict. Do we really want to invade Iran and be forced to fight another war against a much larger, stronger foe than either Iraq or Afghanistan? We need to cut off the supply lines to the Taliban, but that ap-
parently is impossible and their weapons, food and bombs must be coming from Pakistan and Iranian sources. I know that at this time of year your thoughts return to a frigid foxhole in the forest during the Battle of the Bulge and your adrenalin starts to flow for another sweeping American victory of guts and fortitude in defeating the Nazi army. The Iranians probably have what they want now, but they must know that America will defend Israel and that all of this nuclear enrichment will only spell disaster for Iran, Israel and the United States. The sooner we exit the Middle East, the better.
Christmas 1944 and 2013 REMARKS
By Mort Marks
Christmas 1944 – Americans in the “Battle of the Bulge” were fighting to destroy the “evil” that Hitler had brought to the world. Their mission – “Peace.” Christmas 2013 – Americans in Afghanistan have been and still are fighting there for “Peace.” My Christmas prayer for 2013 is “two-fold.” My first is for today’s fighting men who will attempt to “keep the peace” – peacefully. My second is for those of my generation who fought and died in 1944’s “Battle of the Bulge” – a battle that brought freedom and peace one step closer to reality. ByThe Shirley Bulge isSmith a war story that will soon fade away and become a footnote in dusty history books, but as long as I and others, who were there, are still here – its story will be told. I especially remember Dec. 16, 1944, when the Battle of the Bulge, which was a war within a war, began. Two weeks of such fierce fighting took place that those of us present will never
quickly torn in their lines, and During those terrible days, no forget. Strangely enough, that De- several American Divisions were valor was displayed more openly than by that gallant group of men cember day began just as many overrun and scattered. This surprise German attack, from the 101st airborne who deother battle days do – boring, monotonous and quiet. Oh, yes, I which was gambling on captur- fied and held back the German am aware that today’s TV shows, ing American gasoline supplies, advance in the small and previbooks and movies generally por- ammunition and winter clothing, ously unheard of city called Bastray wars as being an endless dra- was off to a highly successful togne. Even though they were ma of noise and excitement. But, start. All elements favored the completely surrounded and death in reality, one of the worst things German push. Even the weather was imminent, these Americans about that winter war of 1944 was cooperated for them – for endless refused to surrender. In fact, it the “Hurry Up and Wait” system days the snow continued to fall was here at Bastogne and that with its never-ending monotony while the dense fog hung on and Major Gen. Anthony C. McAuon and on. liffe, their commander, answered of bad weather and wet clothes. The German objective, which the German’s demand for surrenIt was the monotony that acwas to recapture the key cities der with but one word, “Nuts.” tually lulled the U.S. First Army Given this time,CFA the U.S., By By Kenneth W. extra James, into a false sense ofGlory security –Weisberg and of Liege and Antwerp, seemed within their grasp as the snowy First Army was able to regroup allowed three of Hitler’s crack weather prevented our Air Force and block the Germans movarmies, under the command of from attacking the advancing ing toward Liege. Meanwhile, the veteran Gen. Von Rundstadt, to launch a 75-mile-wide surprise German tanks or strafing their in- Gen. Patton performed a military fantry columns. miracle – he was able to defy all move through the fog-clouded But with victory close at hand, logistic odds and move the entire Ardennes. the Germans lost all sense of 3rd Army overnight from LuxemThree of Hitler’s battle tested “decency and righteousness” – if bourg into the Belgium Battle armies, consisting of 10 expethose two words can be used in Zone. rienced tank divisions and 14 connections with Germans of the Two days before Christmas, infantry units, hit this freezing, ‘40s. Dec. 23, 1944, the weather mirasnow-covered area, which was By wearing captured American cle occurred – the sky cleared and defended by only five U.S. divi- uniforms, the Germans were able our Air Force began to fly – their sions. And these five divisions to masquerade as American G.I.s bombs wrecked German tanks were manned by young inexperi- and create havoc behind our lines, and trucks inside the Bulge. By enced and newly arrived soldiers while simultaneously capturing Christmas Day, the tide of war sarcastically referred to as Ameri- key company personnel. Normal had turned and in January the ca’s “Whizz Kids.” rules of war were discarded by former arrogant German troops This was the “Ole Sarges” ex- the Germans who at Malmedy, broke and retreated. pression for the thousands of 18 Belgium, actually murdered their The Germans By Joshua Cole lost more than Green year olds whoBy hadChuck been transcaptured U.S. prisoners. 600 tanks and suffered 90,000 ferred from their college campus Although our American ca- casualties in their last desperate A.S.T.P. programs (Army Spe- sualties and deaths continued to attempt to throw back the U.S. cialized Training Programs) and mount as the enemy rolled on, Army and re-enslave Belgium, rushed overseas to fill the holes in there slowly developed a split in France and Holland. infantry positions on that battle- the German advance caused by May the 77,000 allied casufront. our 7th American Division and the alties and the 19,246 American Suddenly, without warning, 101st Airborne. men who died 69 years ago fighta million men – including these The 7th Armored grimly held ing for “Peace” rest in peace, and inexperienced “Whizz Kids” – their position at the town of St. may this year’s “Peacekeepers” were engaged in a bitter chaotic Vith, Belgium, and the 101st made return safe and sound for the next year’s Christmas holidays. struggle. Two great gaps were history at Bastogne.
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Camden Castellano, 15, a student at Arapahoe High and his dad Johnny are reunited after the shooting at Arapahoe High School, Dec. 13. Camden was in the pool in a swimming class when the shooting began and the school went into a lockdown. He and his classmates hid in a locker room until police said they could evacuate the school. Camden and others in the class left wearing their swim trunks and towels.
Johnny Castellano, the father of Camden a 15-year-old student at Arapahoe High, shows text messages they exchanged during the lockdown after the shooting began on Friday afternoon. Photos by Tom Barry
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• Address “acting out” behaviors. Help them understand that acting out behaviors are a dangerous way to express strong feelings like anger and grief. Talk about other ways of coping with these feelings such as fun activities, exercise, writing in a journal, spending time with family and friends. • Be patient. It is normal for everyone to have a stress response to any potential threat in the environment.
Suggestions for adults
• Take care of yourself. Drink plenty of water, eat regularly, and get enough sleep and exercise.
Make time for relaxation and activities that you enjoy. • Avoid excessive use of alcohol and caffeine. Remember that alcohol can increase anxiety and depression. Caffeine can also increase anxiety. Be aware of your body and how you are feeling. • Talk with others: adults, friends, or members of the community, and support each other. • Put off major decisions. Avoid making any unnecessary life-altering decisions during this time. • Give yourself a break. Take time to rest and do things that you like to do. • Focus on the positive. There are caring people and acts of kindness all around us. If you are feeling over-
whelmed, you may want to consider talking to a mental health professional who can help you develop an appropriate strategy for moving forward. It is important to get professional help if you feel like you are unable to function or perform basic activities of daily living. Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network offers comprehensive mental health services for adults, seniors, families and children. For information and appointments, call 303-730-8858. Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network’s Crisis Response Team is also available for immediate support at 303-730-3303. Visit www. admhn.org for more resources on coping with tragedy.
December 19, 2013 • THE VILLAGER • PAGE 7
Firefighters play important role in aftermath of shooting
Paramedics from metro Denver area quickly respond to the Arapahoe High School shooting.
By Tom Barry Littleton firefighters and paramedics were among the first to respond to last week’s 911 call. The crew at Fire Station No. 15, located at 2702 E. Dry Creek Road, was just three blocks from the school. Initial accounts say those rescue workers performed emergency triage on the shooter’s victim Claire Davis, a 17-year-old senior. The young woman suffered massive head injuries and was rushed to Littleton Adventist Hospital, where she remains in a coma in critical condition.
Students and staff evacuated
Once the lockdown was lifted, people left the building, class by class, as law enforcement determined that their respective area was safe. The students, teachers and staff were led out of the school by law enforcement in full SWAT gear grasping automatic weapons. Evacuees were instructed to raise their arms over their heads as a safety measure to assure authorities that none of them had
any weapons. The first group was let out on the south side of the structure at 3:13 p.m. A fire truck and law enforcement vehicles were adjacent the area. A handful of students were in the pool for a swimming class when administrators implemented the lockdown. Once cleared, they left the building still in their swimming trunks.
Reunions with parents
Students crossed Dry Creek Road and headed south. Upon crossing the street, a Littleton Fire commander calmly told students they could put their arms down as they walked through the alley for their safety and to limit public exposure. Firefighters were given the task of hastily setting up a makeshift reunion center to bring the students together with their parents. King Soopers provided a secure and warm environment as temperatures were beginning to dip in the mid-afternoon. Armed police officers and sheriffs were at the entrance as the students filed through. Firefighters utilized red cau-
tion tape to split the interior of the store in half, allowing students to go to one side and parents to the other. Police reviewed and verified the IDs of each of the parents before they were able to connect with their children and leave. Emotion filled the store as students were reunited with their parents after being in lockdown mode for nearly three hours. There were lots of bear hugs, tears and joy as the students and parents expressed their relief at being reunited. Two King Soopers managers told the first-responders to pick up any food or other supplies that the students, staff or emergency personnel needed free of charge.
Church assisted
During the very fluid evacuation of the students from the school, the plan changed suddenly and the students and staff were redirected to the Sheperd of the Hills Church, just south of King Soopers. Firefighters assisted police in security measures, enforcing the restricted areas that had yellow tape strewn across wide swaths.
Arapahoe High students and faculty cross Dry Creek Avenue heading to King Soopers to reunite with family.
Photos by Tom Barry
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Sheriff to step down in January Robinson urges county board to appoint his undersheriff
By Peter Jones Arapahoe County Sheriff Grayson Robinson has announced he will retire next month and allow his presumptive replacement to run as an incumbent in 2014. In a Dec. 12 letter to the county’s Board of Commissioners, the term-limited sheriff said he would leave office at the end of January and strongly encouraged the board to appoint Undersheriff David Walcher as his interim replacement. Robinson’s final term ends in January 2015. “Leaving elected office prior to the end of my third term has always been an important element of my very deliberate and well considered plan,� the sheriff wrote. “The extraordinary qualifications and commitment of the existing Sheriff’s Office Leadership Team, as well as the unwavering dedication of the women and men of the sheriff’s office, causes me to be extremely confident of the future success of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office.� Walcher, a 32-year law enforcement veteran who has served as Robinson’s undersheriff since 2011, is to date the only candidate seeking the Republican nomination for sheriff in 2014. No Democrats have announced. Robinson, a Republican who has often crossed party lines in his endorsements, says his decision to retire early went beyond the politics of assisting
Arapahoe County Sheriff Grayson Robinson an heir apparent. “It’s designed to benefit the sheriff’s office, and more importantly, the community,� the sheriff told The Villager. “[Walcher] will hit the ground running on Feb. 1. He is a very well qualified, experienced and committed man. He has already earned the respect of our organization and the community.� Although Robinson, 64, has called his planned departure a retirement, the outgoing sheriff says he plans to remain active in the community. Although his long-term goals remain unclear, the sheriff says his next chapter will most certainly not include another campaign for political office. “The truth of the matter is I believe I have held the one elected office that is closest to the people and makes the biggest difference,� he said. “I have no inclination to run for any other political office. I’m
a little stale and frustrated on politics and the partisanship. It doesn’t serve the people.� Robinson, a 42-year law enforcement veteran, says he will continue to lobby the state legislature on public-safety issues and will remain in his volunteer position as chairman of the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. After serving two years in the Army, Robinson rose through the ranks of the Littleton Police Department for 20 years. In 1992, he joined the sheriff’s office and four years later was named undersheriff. After being appointed as a mid-term replacement for the top job, he ran for his first of three terms in 2002. The sheriff, who was formerly a Centennial resident, was actively involved in the city’s 2001 incorporation and for 12 years has provided contracted law enforcement to the city. “It has been a privilege working with Sheriff Robinson,� Mayor Cathy Noon said. “Centennial has been fortunate to experience the benefits of high-quality law enforcement services. The sheriff and his team have always demonstrated an unwavering commitment and dedication to the city. While we will greatly miss Sheriff Robinson, the city looks forward to continuing our successful partnership with the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office. We wish Sheriff Robinson an enjoyable, well-deserved retirement.� Robinson, now an Aurora resident, wrote in his retirement announcement, “It has been my great honor and distinct privilege to serve our community as their sheriff.�
Cherry Creek Schools reduces mill levy District still expects increased revenues due to property values
By Peter Jones The Cherry Creek Schools Board of Education has approved a new – and lower – mill levy rate in the face of changing assessed property valuations in the school district. The newly approved levy for the 2013-14 fiscal year will be 57.492 mills. That means property taxes are expected to raise about $254 million for the school district during the 12-month period. That is compared to the previous mill levy of 58.037 and a total tax collected of $248 million during the 2012-13 fiscal year. Although the mill levy is declining, the collected taxes will increase due to bumps in property values, Cherry Creek’s Chief Financial Officer Guy Bellville told the board. The mill levy was approved on Dec. 9 after a presentation by Bellville.
According to district data, the total taxable assessed valuation in the district increased from about $4.288 to $4.422 billion in the 2011-2012 period. The mill levy rate change has come as the district has taken other moves toward financial efficiency. Earlier this month, Cherry Creek Schools sold $31.2 million in generalobligation debt to J.P. Morgan Securities. According to district officials, the sale is expected to result in about $4.2 million in reduced taxes during the next decade.
No students hurt in school bus crash None of 60 Grandview High School students were reported injured when a Cherry Creek school bus crashed into a car in the 19500 block of East Arapahoe Road in Centennial on the afternoon of Dec. 11. Drivers of both vehicles were taken to hospitals. The driver of the car was trapped
in his vehicle for a time and had to be removed. Students were taken back to Grandview for pickup. Arapahoe Road was closed between South Waco Street and South Himalaya Way while the accident was investigated by the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office.
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Greater Littleton Youth Initiative continues seeking solutions for youth
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More than 750 business leaders listened to the economic experts on what to expect in the coming year at the 27th Annual Economic Forecast Breakfast.
Economic Forecast Breakfast sees light at the end of a long tunnel
With 2013 coming to an end and 2014 on the horizon, the economy is steadily improving at a slow pace with the amount and pace of that improvement varying widely determined by where you live and how you make a living. This was one take-away listening to economic experts at last week’s 27th Annual Economic Forecast Breakfast held at the Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center. More than 750 South Metro Denver business leaders gathered to build on existing or create new business relationships, share their visions of the future and hear the latest on our local, regional and national economy. Presenters included Dr. Rich Wobbekind, executive director of the Business Research Division and senior associate dean for Academic Programs at the University of Colorado - Boulder; Dr. Martin Shields, professor of Economics and director of the Regional Economics Institute at Colorado State University; and Michael Wolf, economist for Wells Fargo Securities. Ken Lund, executive director for the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, was also on hand to report on the state’s efforts on growing the current economy. Lund highlighted Gov. John Hickenlooper’s Colorado Innovation Network – the governor’s vision of branding Colorado for innovation and entrepreneurship. A video from the COIN Summit held last August included excerpts from presentations by Salman Khan, dounder of Khan Academy; Mary Grove, director of Google Global Entrepreneurship Outreach; Hikmet Ersek, president and CEO of Western Union; and Denver Mayor Michael Hancock on the importance of innovation and creativity in building an economy. Colorado’s envious business climate and talent pool was also noted. Colorado was hailed as the second best state to start a business by CNBC, second best state for entrepreneurship and innovation by Inc. Magazine, and the second best state for high tech business according to TechAmerica. Forbes named Colorado the best state for labor supply last year, has the second highest population with bachelors degree or higher, and is third in high-tech
employment by TechAmerica. This all boils down to Colorado being a great place to build a career, and the way that is done is through growing business, according to Lund. “We have 2.4 million employees in the state of Colorado. If we can get that grown by 10 percent that’s 240,000 - it will blow Rich’s [Wobbekind] numbers out of the water for 2014. So let’s go get it done,” Lund said. Wobbekind presented the state’s economic outlook for 2014 with an optimistic flair. Starting with an image of a beautiful Colorado scene and the title “Looking good...” the economist shared the facts that Colorado is among the top states for population growth and continues to bring in an impressive talent pool. Job growth continues to be broadbased with technical, construction and retail/wholesale trade showing the biggest gains. He noted that we have passed the pre-recession employment peak, and the wage peak is at an all-time high. Wobbekind stated that Colorado has consistently been above the national average economically and will continue to be a role model for much of the country looking into the future. He saw no reason that the upward trend shouldn’t continue at a slow rate up until late in the decade when changing demographics will create a shortage in the workforce. Shields agreed we have recovered from the economic downturn, but rejected continuing to use the term “recovery.” “Recovery is an interesting word. The recession ended in 2009 and we are still talking recovery four and a half years later... the use of ‘recovery’ suggests that this is going to be some kind of a rapid growth and we are not at that phase... this is as good as it’s going to get for a while. This is what it is,” Shields said. His regional report echoed much of Wobbekind’s analysis, but emphasized that unemployment is still relatively high at 6.4 percent and real household income is at its lowest level in 17 years despite a growth in overall wages. Shields went on to explain that the leading employment sectors along the Front Range include administration and support services
and food and beverage workers, which are on the low end of the wage scale. Temporary employment agencies are at a high in placement as companies are still not ready to put full-time workers in place. He believes this disconnect between economic growth and individual prosperity is creating a negative effect which will continue to be a drag on the regional economy. The economist did predict that another 26,000 to 30,000 jobs will be created in 2014 and the unemployment rate will drop to 5.9 percent - still well above the pre-recession rate. The macroeconomic view was presented by Michael Wolf showing that the nation’s GDP continues to grow modestly and consumers are slowly gaining more confidence. And while Colorado’s housing market is fairly stable at 9 percent negative equity, the national average is still at 14 percent with some states like Florida and Nevada still above 30 percent. Household debt is beginning to decline, but much too slow to help those in the bottom of the economic scale and income is increasing, but again very slowly. Wolf also sees the government’s debt and spending continuing to slow economic growth with the deficit shrinking too slowly to offset interest rates and international economic concerns. Director of the South Metro Denver Economic Development Group Jeff Holwell saw optimism through the slow growth. “We are enthusiastic about the year ahead. While we would love to see huge gains in job creation and growth, we will take slow and turn it to our advantage. We will work toward building our local and state economies through a conscious and deliberate effort which will keep us at the forefront of the country’s continuing growth,” Howell said. The event was sponsored by Wells Fargo and WhippleWood CPAs, both leaders in our community and representative of the exceptional businesses the South Metro Chamber is proud to call partners. More information on the South Metro Denver Economic Development Group can be found at www.bestchamber.com or 303795-0142.
With the recent heartbreaking event at Arapahoe High School, the Greater Littleton Youth Initiative continues working with local government, business, law enforcement, and health and community leaders to support youth of the Littleton/Centennial area. They listen, they exchange, and they attempt to unravel the mystery of growing up in today’s world. Born out of another senseless tragedy – the Columbine High School shootings, this community-based effort was formed to understand the root causes of teenage violence and do something about it. With the support of many community leaders, the GLYI was formed. The group began researching programs and evaluating proposals, but had no hard data as to what actually worked and what didn’t. Chris Gibbons, former manager of the City of Littleton’s Business and Industry Affairs department, eventually talked to Dr. Delbert Elliott, director for the Study and Prevention of Violence at CU who had developed scientific criteria proving that some programs really did work. These “Blueprint Programs” showed quantitative correlation in reducing violence-related behaviors in school-aged children. The GLYI, with support from the City of Littleton and other sources, has directed funds and grown three Blueprint programs over the past decade. These include Functional Family Therapy, The Incredible Years and Nurse-Family Partnership. Each program focuses on supporting children and their families through prevention, building skills within the child and family, and developing greater resiliency. The organization is currently in the process of refocusing their efforts to broaden its scope and effectiveness. Former Littleton Public School
Board member Sue Chandler; Sean O’Shea, executive director of the Binning Family Foundation; Shannon Bertram, executive director of the Littleton Family YMCA; Rick Derbyshire, Mission Hills Church pastor; and Laurie Elliott, director of Clinical Services Clinical Director of Arapahoe Douglas Mental Health Network form the group’s executive committee with a supporting advisory group of current and former local government officials, business leaders, law enforcement, mental health, health care, faith-based and community leaders. The GLYI intends to support additional Blueprint Programs, as well as other evidence-based programs that work to make life healthier and happier for our community’s youth and their families. “The GLYI has been and will continue to be an important community collaboration. We will continue to work to find and implement programs that meet the needs of youth in our community,” said Sue Chandler. The Greater Littleton Youth Initiative executive committee meets on the second Friday of every other month with the open advisory meetings on alternate months (except November, December, May, June, July and August) at the South Metro Chamber of Commerce Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342 in The Streets at SouthGlenn in Centennial. Interested community members are encouraged to join the group and become active advocates for our youth and help in the prevention of violent acts such as those that have affected our community in recent days. For more information on the group, visit www.meetup.com/ GLYI or call 303-795-0142.
EVENTS For a complete calendar of more information, visit www.bestchamber.com or call 303-795-0142. The Chamber Center is located at 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial.
Thursday, Dec. 19
E.L.I.T.E. Board of Advisors The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial
Friday, Dec. 20
Chamber offices will be closed from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for staff Holiday Celebration
Tuesday, Dec. 24
Business Bible Study The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Chamber offices will close at noon for Christmas Holiday
Wednesday & Thursday, Dec. 25-26
Chamber offices closed for Christmas Holiday
Friday, Dec. 27
President’s Leadership Forum The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Chamber Holiday Unplugged hosted by Brickyard BBQ & the Chamber The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial
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AUDITIONS
The Met Opera Auditions
Jan. 25 – 26, Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver. Finals begin Jan. 25, 9:30 a.m., followed by the Rocky Mountain Regional Finals on Jan. 26, 1:30 p.m. Admission to both days is free and no tickets are required. Sunday’s winner will represent the Rocky Mountain Region at the National Grand Finals on the Met stage in March and compete for a $15,000 prize. A reception with hors d’oeuvres, wine and a performance by the Opera Colorado Young Artists will follow Sunday’s auditions in the lobby of the Opera House. Reception admission is $25, $20 for auditions patrons. RSVP to sdiltsj@mac.com or 720-530-0483.
BLOOD DRIVES
Comcast – Dry Creek Facility Community Blood Drive
Jan. 13, 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Donations inside Bonfils’ mobile bus located at 4100 E. Dry Creek Road, Centennial. For more information or to schedule an appointment please contact Nilda Sawchuk, 303-4863606 or Nilda_Sawchuk@cable.comcast. com
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St. Thomas More Parish Center Community Blood Drive
Jan. 18, 7:30 a.m. - noon. Donations inside the school cafeteria and gymnasium located at 7071 E. Otero Ave., Centennial For more information or to schedule an appointment contact St. Thomas More Parish Center Appointment Line at 720482-3577.
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CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS Columbine Genealogy Meetings & Programs
Jan. 16, 9:30 a.m., Board of Directors Meeting; 1 p.m., Business Meeting and Program, Case Study on Finding My Mother’s Family, by Ginger Schlote, Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Call CJ Backus, CGHS President at 303-355-0731 or visit www.ColumbineGenealogy.com.
Arapahoe County Republican Men’s Club
Wednesdays, 6:45 a.m., Garcia’s Restaurant, 5050 S. Syracuse St., Greenwood Village. Upcoming speakers include Jim Saccomano, V.P. of Communications for the Denver Broncos, C.U. President Bruce Benson and former Congressman Tom Tancredo. For information contact President Cliff Dodge at 303-909-7104 or birdie9@ comcast.net. Reservations are not needed, simply show up and join the Club
SAVE THE DATE
The Colorado Symphony Ball – From Bach to Rock
April 6, 6 p.m., Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson St., Denver. Starring the Colorado Symphony, the Moderators and the Davita Blues All Stars. Call 303-3082474 or visit www.coloradosymphony.org.
VOLUNTEERS
National Western Stock Show is looking for Volunteers
Jan. 11-26. The National Western Stock Show and Rodeo announces it will recruit an additional 150-200 volunteers for the 108th NWSS. Volunteers are needed in Guest Relations, children’s programs, horse and livestock shows, and trade show. For more information and to fill out a volunteer application, go to www.nationalwestern. com/volunteer/ or contact Kellie at 303299-5562.
WHAT’S NEW
Red Cross Seeks Community Heroes
Jan. 15, deadline for nominations. The American Red Cross will be celebrating 100 years of service in Colorado and Wyoming in 2014. As part of its Century Celebration, the Red Cross in Northern Colorado will honor community heroes at its Celebrating a Century of Community Heroes event on April 23. The Red Cross is seeking nominations of those who have performed heroic acts, saved lives or performed outstanding service to their country or community. Nominations may be submitted online at www.RedCross.org/Colorado-nominate.
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Dec. 21, 1-3 p.m., Whole Foods Tamarac, 7400 E. Hampden Ave., Denver. Gabby Gourmet Restaurant Guide, 2014. Comprehensive guide to dining with new and updated reviews. Free.
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2013 Holiday Gift Guide
Hostesses Fayae Zaharis, Adrianne Johansen, Jamie Pullos and Ellyn Phillips of Holy Apostles Orthodox Christian Church of Cheyenne prepared the table, Prepare O Bethlehem.
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Hostesses Natasha Bealer, Olga Payne and Laura Yeros prepared the all-white table of Twelve Days of Christmas.
Tables Extraordinaire wows attendees at annual 2-day event By Gerri Sweeney The 2013 Tables Extraordinaire, benefiting the Philoptochos Society of Saint Catherine Greek Orthodox Church in Greenwood Village, was an event not to be missed. The ladies of the church are extremely talented in their table themes and decorations. Ladies of the church met two times a week for three months under the leadership of Valerie Ranahosseini to bake pastries for their holiday tea and have available for purchase. For instance, 200 pans of baklava were prepared, along with kourambiedes, melomakarona, tiropita, spanakopita and sweet breads. Other items such as Greek salad dressings, teas, honey, seasonings, etc. were also for sale. Pamela Weinroth, president of St. Catherine Philoptochos, and her committee of Natasha Bealer, Vivian Bouzarelos, Jo Ann Callas, Phyllis Kennebeck, Elaine McCoy, Annmarie Neal, Olga Payne, Valerie Ranahosseini, Deanna Soulis, Paula Stewart and Laura Yeros, along with committee helpers, pastry bakers and hostesses made for a spectacular holiday charity event. Father Louis J. Christopulos is very grateful for the work that goes into this annual event. Following the public viewing, a holiday dinner was held that night with hostesses inviting friends to sit at their table.
Hostesses Mary Yeros, Allie Yeros and Eleni Soulis with their XOXO Gossip Girl table. Not pictured: Sophia Katsoulas
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Girls’ 21 entertains Cherry Creek Republican Women Angelic voices belonging to the members of Cherry Creek High School’s Girls’ 21 choir were delivered by chartered coach to Glenmoor Country Club for its traditional Cherry Creek Republican Women holiday serenade. Members and guests were treated to American favorites as well as German, Latin and African renditions. The audition choir that devotes dozens of hours of rehearsal each week has established itself as one of the top high school choirs in the country. Under the banner of Creek’s distinguished fine arts department, the choir now numbers 45 girls and has performed at American Choral Director’s Association conferences numerous times. The high school’s entire music department was selected as a semifinalist for the GRAMMY Foundation GRAMMY Signature Schools Community Award. Director of Girls’ 21 Adam Cave said, “Our relationship with Cherry Creek Republican Women means a lot and one of the highlights of the choir’s spring performance schedule is a tour in March to San Francisco.”
ABOVE: In addition to serenading as a group, members of Girls’ 21 from Cherry Creek High School closed the performance by surrounding the luncheon tables holding hands with attendees. At this table are CCRW members Virginia Grimsley and Natli VanDerWerken. ABOVE, RIGHT: Cherry Creek School Board member Karen Fisher, who introduced Girls’ 21, paused at the annual “Mitten Tree” CCRW’s holiday philanthropy filled with hats, mittens and gloves donated to children assisted by Doctors Care for Kids. RIGHT: Rita Hyland, who was one of the three Educational Quilt Raffle winners, with the contemporary quilt made and presented by CCRW treasurer Allison Arnett
Tunes and inspiration brought toys for Kempe Foundation and Children’s Hospital Colorado In the heart of downtown Golden, Colorado media personality/author/motivational speaker Mark McIntosh and Colorado native/country music artist Brad Lee Schroeder staged a “Tunes for Toys” inspirational concert at Buffalo Rose Bar & Grill. Schroeder’s tour bus was parked right outside on Washington Avenue making donations and new toys easy to deposit for Kempe Foundation and Children’s Hospital Colorado. After he and his band led Christmas carols with the children in attendance, the rising star in the national country music industry gave a live concert for the
fans. Schroeder also gave away T-shirts and CDs including an advance preview of “The Nashville Session.” McIntosh gave an animated presentation (and of course, related stories) of “How to Soar in One Four (2014)” by sticking your neck out, keeping the faith and fighting to the finish. He believes a sweat a day keeps the doctor away and that there is a potential jock in all of us. J –joyful, O-optimistic, C-courageous, K-put it all together and kick ass. He has a Daily Dose of Inspiration prescribed every day at 7:45 a.m. For further information, visit www.seekvictory.com.
ABOVE: Some of the special toys collected by Keller Williams real estate “ambassadors” who served coffee and hot chocolate while encouraging donations for Children’s Hospital Colorado and Kempe Foundation Photos By Scottie Taylor Iverson ABOVE RIGHT: Mark McIntosh gave an inspirational pep talk for the holiday season and 2014. ABOVE FAR RIGHT: Brad Lee Schroeder gave a live concert after gathering kids for Christmas caroling. RIGHT: The tour bus for Brad Lee Schroeder was prominently displayed on Washington Avenue.
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The exterior of the McNicholas nearly five-acre estate is wrapped with holiday LEDs
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McNicholas host Denver Zoo Foundation reception amid a winter wonderland By Glory Weisberg winkling LED lights light up the nearly fiveacre estate of Kevin and Mary McNicholas each Christmas and the house itself swarmed with Denver Zoo supporters last week for a reception. Annually, the McNicholas family blankets their acreage with countless holiday lights, with one green-lit section titled Emerald Isle and it was magical to behold as invited guests wound their way from the street to the main house in Cherry Hills Village. The Denver Zoo has grown dramatically since Greenwood Villager Susie Robinson first led the charge for the annual Do at the Zoo. Northern Shores, the Toyota Elephant Passage and other areas were developed with the help of that popular party. It draws about 3,000 adults who come to sip and sup from food and drink booths filled with samples from area caterers and restaurants. The Do is the Zoo’s main fundraiser. Cherry Hills Village Mayor Doug Tisdale is the consummate emcee wherever he alights. The booming voice and ear-toear grin are his trademark. At the McNicholas reception, he proclaimed Dec. 11 Denver Zoo Day, the proclamation handed to Zoo Foundation Executive Vice Chairman Dennis O’Malley as many foundation supporters looked on, having a great time enjoying wall to wall hors d’oeuvres. Katie Philpott Schoelzel is Zoo Foundation chairman and she was mixing it up, so to speak, with trustees and other guests. Among supporters: Meyer and Geri Bader Saltzman, Janie North and Sean McNicholas, the latter showing off smartphone pix of his daughter as wife and mom,
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Lindsay Morgan and Lori Marks Connors chaired the luncheon.
Cancer League President Gary Reece with luncheon hosts, Chiara and Brent Kline Photos by Glory Weisberg her valve and instead was expecting to replace it. Sue got out of surgery sooner than expected and the repair is working very well. Upon awaking from surgery Sue’s first words were, “I did it!” How true a statement for so many of the obstacles that she has overcome in her 79 years of life. Sue will be in rehab several weeks and anyone wishing to reach her can email me when we get that contact information. The Day of Caring Conference is April 26 and volunteers are doing a great job already. The Day is partnering with Colorado Ballet and the Colorado Ballet Academy for their gala, March 6, and their dancers and academy students are involved.
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Greenwood Village becomes a holiday ‘Emerald City’
By Jan Wondra Arctic cold could not stop the fun on Dec. 6 when Greenwood Village City Hall assumed the emerald green tones of a land far away from both Kansas and metro Denver. On the stroke of 6:15 p.m., Mayor Ron Rakowsky led city staff and members of the Greenwood City Council in turning the space around and within City Hall into the magical Land of Oz. “Thank you to all who came out to the Land of Oz and enjoyed some community spirit in the Emerald Village” said Rakowsky. “Our holiday lighting event has been one of our most creative city efforts.” With temperatures below zero, much of the planned activities were moved indoors, with the exception of the snow hill, created by Public Works in the back of city hall. After a few rides downhill, most “kids” from ages 8 to 80, were ready for warm cocoa and hot soup indoors. The crowd of more than 500 spread out around City Hall, where indoor activities included the flying monkey sand art, “Toto tag,” scarecrow ornaments and witches brew. Council Chambers were turned into Munchkinland, where families enjoyed a production from Oz put on by the cast of Talent West-Princess, which included the unforgettable songs, Over the Rainbow and Ease on Down the Road. Evening entertainment also included musical performances by the Greenwood Elementary singers, the Campus Middle School Orchestra, the West Middle School singers, and the Cherry Creek High School jazz band. The high turnout was rewarding
Mayor Ron Rakowsky, as the Wizard The fully-costumed performing group, Talent West-Princess, put on a musical presentation of Oz, in front of Greenwood Village in Munchkinland (otherwise known as City Council Chambers) which included memorable songs from the Wizard of Oz. Photos courtesy of City of Greenwood Village City Hall. Members of City Council, city staff and the mayor, braved the belowzero temperatures to officially turn Greenwood Village into the Emerald Village on Dec. 6. Some members include Recreation Manager Cathy Pate and City Council members Denise Rose, Tom Bishop, Bette Todd and TJ Gordon. “Dorothy” is leaning to talk with Mayor Ron Rakowsky (aka The Wizard of Oz), as City Manager Jim Sanderson and Councilwoman Leslie Schulter look on.
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2014 Lexus IS 350 F-Sport takes premium sports sedans below $50K By Don Bain
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The Lexus IS 350 AWD has a base price of $41,700 and the F-Sport package adds another $3,180. Navigation and the Levinson audio upgrade tack on another $3,225. With blind spot alert and destination charges, the final price of the model driven came to $49,600. ment between man or woman and machine, largely a result of the increased rigidity and improved inertial dynamics of the third generation IS. This performance is further enhanced in the IS 350 F-Sport by what Lexus refers to as Adaptive Variable Suspension. In simple terms, when driving is taken to a more aggressive level, it tightens the suspension to increase its responsiveness to driver input. The 2014 Lexus IS 350 also assures the owner remains connected to the modern world easily via a new and greatly enhanced voice recognition system – allowing requests for route guidance while driving or tweaking other aspects within the vehicle interior with no distraction at all. Of course the familiar Lexus
controller, with its computer mouse style operation, is there for use by passengers or the driver when idling, to reset numerous aspects of the internal ambience, including the modification of info, setup, display, radio, media, climate and phone functions. This also allows access to all the phone-based apps in Lexus Enform. The front seats are heated and 10-way power adjustable, including two lumbar adjustments, and even the headrests can be modified in both vertical tilt, as well as height. On the F-Sport the seats proudly display the F-Sport logo on the seatbacks. The digitally displayed gauges can shift to a double function at the touch of a button displaying a wide array of performance, trip data and
other information – something that helps the driver keep all the ducks in line while greatly impressing younger passengers. When activated the speedometer moves to the right to provide room for another display at left, a feature borrowed from the Lexus LFA supercar. The various models of the IS 350 line have a 3.5-liter V6 engine with direct and port fuel injection developing 306 horsepower channeled through a phenomenal eightspeed transmission with Sport and Sport Plus modes. The F-Sport trim package also sports exclusive 18-inch split 5-spoke wheels, adding to the sedan’s sharp looks. For the inclement weather Colorado sometimes finds during winter, the 2014 Lexus IS 350 F-Sport comes in a full time all-wheeldrive model with all season tires. Any true audiophile will love the Mark Levinson audio, with its 5.1 series Surround sound system, 15 speakers and 835 watts of symphonic sound. Depending on your taste angels, cultists, headbangers, bubble blowers, talking heads, Gregorian monks or string quartets will be right there with
you on Pandora, your iPod or satellite HD radio. When it comes to the vital statistics, the 2014 Lexus IS 350 FSport boasts 19-mpg in town and 26-mpg on the open highway despite the 306 horses beneath the hood. It splits the goalposts on emissions scoring 5 out of 10 on both EPA scales. The Lexus IS 350 AWD has a base price of $41,700 and the F-Sport package adds another $3,180. Navigation and the Levinson audio upgrade tack on another $3,225. With blind-spot alert and destination charges, the final price of the model driven came to $49,600. For the money, it is a drop dead gorgeous, spirited and luxurious sports sedan and well worth comparing to the pricier sedans on the market. Consider whether you get any real value for the extra money and the Lexus may begin to look like a bargain. That goes double during the automakers December to Remember promotion and, after all, who wouldn’t like to be greeted by a red Lexus with a white bow on Christmas morning?
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Littleton’s Tom Mulvey, 87, dies after long cancer struggle
Powell Middle School students A.K. Ivey and Joe Liberty, at left, participate in the Littleton Public Schools District Chess Tournament on Dec. 7.
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The annual LPS District Chess Tournament was held at Newton Middle School on Dec. 7. About 200 students accompanied by their coaches and/or parents participated in the five-round event. The grade level winners were: • Kindergarten and First grade: Gabe Brock, Lenski Elementary School • Second grade: Brett Sweeney, Lenski
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Long-time Littleton resident, noted broadcaster and former Littleton City Councilman Tom Mulvey, 87, died at home, Dec. 13, after a long struggle with cancer. He served on City Council for 10 years and was proud to have been the oldest member to serve, leaving council in 2009 at the age of 83 as mayor pro tem. Among the many programs Mulvey supported during his tenure on council were the renovation and expansion of Bemis Library and Littleton Museum, a third Omnibus for senior transportation with weekend service, restoration of the Arapahoe County Courthouse to house the municipal court, neighborhood traffic calming measures and neighborhood revitalization, enhancements to the light rail stations including relocation of the Rio Grande Railroad Depot and construction of the Millennium clock tower, open space acquisition, and construction of the World War II memorial. He was especially proud of his efforts in funding the extension of Little’s Creek greenway from Gallup to Caley and the walking trail on the Mary Carter Greenway along the South Platte River. He was dedicated toward working for housing programs for those in need of assistance while serving as a director on the Littleton Housing Authority from 1998 to 2005. Mulvey’s commitment to open government included his efforts to
Tom Mulvey expand the Cable TV programming on Channel 8 with live coverage of council meetings. After retiring from council, Mulvey dedicated many hours to emailing information about city council activities, city services, and community events to his extensive list of email contacts. Mulvey’s 50 years in the broadcasting and advertising profession were acknowledged in 2009 when he was inducted into the Colorado Broadcast Professionals Hall of Fame. His early career was in sales with Channel 2 in Denver and radio stations KLZ, KOA and KOSI. He became sales manager at KHOW in 1957 and was later promoted to general manager. Mulvey also served as general manager of KBTR radio and changed the format from rock to news, just the sixth station in the country to go all news. For more than two years,
Mulvey and Merrie Lynn McNabb hosted a senior talk show that aired on KHOW, KEZW and KDEN. He also taught broadcasting at Metro State College as an adjunct professor. Mulvey published and cofounded Media Memo, a broadcast industry magazine. In 1983 he created Colorado MAC News that stood for Media, Agencies and Clients. He later kept readers up to date on people and activities in the media business with his column in Advertising and Marketing Review magazine. He was one of the founders of the Metro Denver Dinosaurs as well as the Broadcast Pioneers of Colorado. Mulvey was a native of Lincoln, Neb., where he attended the University of Nebraska. He was a veteran of World War II, having entered the Navy at the age of 17. He is survived by his wife, Betty; sons Tommy Mulvey, Phil Holland, and Patrick Mulvey; daughters Diana Holland, Kathie Holland Baratta, Suzy Mulvey Velez, and Jenny Mulvey Garcia; 17 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; brother Frank Mulvey; and many nieces and nephews. He and Betty celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in February. A memorial service will be held after Christmas. Details will be available on the Monarch Society website at www.monarchsociety. com.
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Oudenhoven appointed president of Community College of Aurora Dr. Betsy Oudenhoven, currently serving as interim president of Community College of Aurora, has been appointed permanent president of CCA by Dr. Nancy McCallin, president of the Colorado Community College System. “Dr. Oudenhoven will assume the duties of permanent president immediately. Her work in and knowledge of the college and the community make me confident she will provide solid leadership for the college as we move forward. In both in her positions as vice-president of student affairs at CCA and as the college interim president, she has demonstrated she has the skills and commitment to take on this role,” said McCallin. “Please join me in congratulating Dr. Oudenhoven and wishing her well in her new position.” “I am honored to be appointed the next president of the Community College of Aurora. I want to thank all of the individuals who have stepped up and worked hard during this transition to make sure that we have continued to serve our students to the best of our ability,” said Oudenhoven. “The opportunity to serve as the interim president of CCA over these past five months has affirmed my faith in this institution and my pride in our wonderful faculty and staff, our inspiring students, and our generous and committed Foundation board members and community partners. CCA has a bright future and I am incredibly lucky
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Kent Denver’s Speech and Debate team off to hot start Dr. Betsy Oudenhoven to be a part of it.” Prior to coming to CCA, she was the vice president of student development at Joliet Junior College in Joliet, Ill., the nation’s first public community college. She has more than 30 years of experience in higher education and has worked at four-year public state universities in Wisconsin, Minnesota and New York, a four-year private university in Illinois, and four different community colleges. Prior to becoming a vice president, Oudenhoven was the dean of counseling at the College of Lake County in Grayslake, Ill. Oudenhoven received her Ph.D. in higher education from Loyola University Chicago, her master’s degree in counseling from the University of ColoradoBoulder, and her bachelor’s in psychology from St. Lawrence University in Canton, N.Y.
Submitted by Kent Denver The Kent Denver Speech and Debate team recently completed its first six weeks of competition and has notched one of its most successful starts ever to a season, finishing in the top two at a local tournament and in the top 10 percent in national competitions. During the first weekend in December, eight students traveled to Washington, D.C., to compete at the George Mason Patriot Games. More than 220 teams and 1,000plus competitors competed at this major national level tournament. Thanks to some amazing individual successes, Kent Denver’s small but mighty group finished in 20th place. Seniors Danny Lovato and Bailey Walker were tournament champions in Duo Interpretation, beating
out more than 100 other duos from across the country. Junior Michael Hudson won the Humorous Interpretation title, outlasting 155 other competitors in his event. Lovato also finished third in Humorous Interpretation and fifth in Dramatic Interpretation, while Walker finished 16th in Dramatic Interpretation and senior Henry Zelenka finished 18th in Extemporaneous Speaking. Just before Thanksgiving, 21 students traveled to Chicago to compete at one of the largest Speech and Debate tournaments in the country, The Glenbrooks, which drew more than 1,800 students from 284 schools in 25 states. Kent Denver finished seventh of 284 team and had seven students break to advancement rounds after four tough preliminary rounds of
competition. In Humorous Interpretation, Lovato finished third, and Hudson finished in the top 10. In Dramatic Interpretation, Walker finished fifth. In Duo Interpretation, Lovato and Walker made it to the finals and finished fifth among more than 100 teams, while senior Hannah Monsour and junior Victoria Clark finished in the top 10. In Original Oratory, Clark and junior Anshu Agarwal advanced to the quarterfinals to finish in the top 24 out of 130 orators. Two weeks earlier, 30-plus students went to East High School for the Mile High Classic, where Kent Denver placed second out of more than 30 teams. Next weekend, the team heads to Cheyenne, Wyo., for a large regional tournament.
Heritage High Belles place first at State Spirit
Congratulations to the Heritage High Belles who won the 5A Jazz division at the State Spirit competition held Dec. 6 at Denver Coliseum. There are three categories in the poms competition – Poms, Jazz and Hip Hop. Nineteen teams competed in the Jazz category. The Belles were one of four teams to reach the finals. Photo courtesy of Littleton Public Schools
Letter to the Editor Thanks for your kindness, hospitality Bob Sweeney
Following the recent participation by a group of elected representatives from the Northern Ireland Assembly in the reciprocal ACYPL-Northern Ireland Assembly programme, I wanted to take the opportunity to thank you for your kindness and hospitality during the visit. Our group really appreciated that you took the time to meet with us. The warmth of your reception was tremendous and it was great to have the opportunity to meet with you and other community and business leaders during our visit. The Assembly’s partnership with ACYPL had been developing over a number of years and is greatly valued at a local level. The participation of groups from Northern Ireland in these programmes is vital in reaffirming the importance of our political institutions, providing a platform for elected representatives to enhance their capacity and help the continual development of a positive future for politics here. I really do hope that this will represent the beginning of an ongoing relationship between Northern Ireland and the great state of Colorado. We are very much looking forward to the next group from the U.S. visiting Northern Ireland in 2014. Dr. Gareth McGrath
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Sanctuary BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH Christmas Eve Worship
Dec. 24, 1:30 p.m. – Live Nativity; 3 p.m. – Children’s Choirs; 5 p.m. – Denver Brass 5, Carillons; 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. – Denver Brass 5 and Chancel Choir (singing of the Hallelujah Chorus at 9 p.m.); 11 p.m. – Lessons and Carols. The church is located at 4500 E. Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills Village. Call 303-758-2820 or visit www. bethany-denver.org.
GREENWOOD COMMUNITY CHURCH Christmas Eve Services
Dec. 24. 3:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. are casual services for all ages. 8 p.m. is a candlelight service and communion will be served. Greenwood Community Church is located at 5600 E. Belleview Ave., Greenwood Village. Information: 303-843-0281, www.greenwoodcc.com.
UNIVERSITY PARK UNITED METHODIST Christmas Eve Services
Christmas Day Service Dec. 25, 10 a.m.
Sunday Service Times
8 a.m., Traditional service 9:30 - 11:45 a.m., Nursery 10:15 a.m., All-age family service 6 pm, Gathering, an all-age informal service
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9 a.m., Eucharist, Wednesday (Healing prayer offered on 1st Wednesdays of every month) St. Gabriel the Archangel Episcopal Church is located at 6190 E. Quincy Ave., Cherry Hills Village. Info at www.stgabriels.org or call 303-771-1063.
SAINT PETER LUTHERAN Christmas Eve Services
Dec. 24, 4 p.m. For children and adults who love Children in the Sanctuary. 7 p.m. Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols in the Sanctuary (child care available). 11 p.m. Candlelight Communion Service in Wasser Chapel. The church is located at 2180 S University Blvd., Denver. Call 303-722-5736 or visit www.universityparkumc.org.
TEMPLE MICAH Temple Micah is moving Jan. 19, 10 a.m. A ceremony officially heralding the startup of Temple Micah’s new residence with Park Hill United Methodist Church, 5209 Montview Blvd., will be co-led there by its senior pastor, the Rev. Dr. Eric Smith, and Rabbi Adam Morris. The temple will move from Park Hill Congregational Church at 2600 Leyden St. in Denver.
ST. GABRIEL THE Dec. 24, 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. ARCHANGEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Christmas Day Service WELLSHIRE Christmas Eve Services Dec. 25, 10 a.m. The church is located Dec. 24, Family service at 4 p.m. Early at 9300 E. Belleview Ave., Greenwood Vil- PRESBYTERIAN evening service, 7:30 p.m. Midnight Service lage. Call 303-770-9300 or visit www. CHURCH at 11 p.m. StPLC.org. The Longest Night, A Candlelight Service of Healing & Hope
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Dec. 20, 5:30 pm. Service of scripture and carols in the chapel, under the light of candles. After this service of healing and wholeness, soup in the Fellowship Hall.
Fourth Sunday of Advent Dec. 22. 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. The focus is on Mary, Joseph and Jesus fleeing to Egypt. At the 11 a.m. service, the Sanctuary Choir shares There is No Rose of Such Virtue by Joubert and Morgan’s In Excelsis Gloria.
Christmas Eve Dec. 24, 4 p.m., Children’s Service in Sanctuary; 5:30 p.m., Carol Singing Service in Sanctuary; 7 p.m.; Contemporary Service in Chapel, 10:30 p.m., Candlelight Carol Service in Sanctuary, full choir/orchestra. Wellshire Presbyterian Church is located at 2999 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver.
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Santa’s Village at Vistas Court, Park Meadows Through Dec. 21, Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Dec. 22 – Dec. 23, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., Dec. 24, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Park Meadows Shopping Center, 8465 S Park Meadows Center Drive, Lone Tree. Explore the lighted village on the way to see Santa in the Vistas Court. Discover a whole new Santa experience with singing reindeer, Santa’s symphony and Santa’s Super Sleigh. Info: 303-792-2999.
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Through Dec. 31, 5 p.m., Hudson Garden and Event Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. A walk-through holiday lighting display featuring over 250,000 lights, visits with Santa Claus, and seasonal food and beverages. Advance tickets can be purchased at TicketHorse.com or at the box office on any night of the show. For more information go to hudsonchristmas.org.
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Through Jan. 1, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m., 1007 York St., Denver. Animated light sculptures and elaborate displays synchronized to holiday songs, along with illuminated plants and trees. Visit www. botanicgardens.org.
Trail of Lights Through Jan. 1, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m., 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Rd., Littleton. Colorful light displays with a cozy country aesthetic. The 1880s Hildebrand Ranch homestead is decorated with a vintage Colorado Christmas theme. The barn and antique tractors are also illuminated, along with the children’s play area and tree house that are synchronized to holiday music. Call 303-9733705
Stor-Mor Self-Storage of Littleton Holiday Food Drive
Through December, 8145 W. Grand Ave., Littleton. Help local families by donating non-perishable food items. Bring in items to the office and staff will distribute them to those in need.
PERFORMANCES
‘Home for the Holidays’
Through Dec. 22, Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Featuring songs from every decade, this is one holiday show the entire family can agree on. Expect everything from break dancing to powerful singing, from drum lines to The Jerseys. Visit www.lonetree artscenter.org.
‘The Santaland Diaries’
Through Dec. 24, Garner Galleria, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver. Denver Center Attractions is thrilled to present Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company’s The Santaland Diaries. Local favorite Matt Zambrano dons the candy-cane tights, bringing to life David Sedaris’ hilarious real-life story of working as an “elf” in Macy’s SantaLand. Filled with holiday hijinks and biting insights into the absurdities of the holiday season. Tickets at www.denvercenter.org or call 303-893-9582.
‘Santa Needs a Holiday’
Through Dec. 28, 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, 3 p.m. shows added Nov. 30, Heritage Square Music Hall Children’s Theatre, 18301 W. Colfax D-103, Golden. Note: The Music Hall closes for good after this show. For reservations, call 303-279-7800 or visit www.hsmusichall.com.
‘A Christmas Carol’
Through Dec. 29, Stage Theater, Denver Performing Arts Center, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver. Dickens’ classic holiday tale comes to life. Tickets at www.denvercenter.org.
‘Something Young: Holiday Sing-Along’
Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m., Augustana Lu-
theran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave., Denver. Presented by Augustana Arts, The Colorado Women’s Chorale with the Mile High Youth Choir. The program includes Barrington Bunny’s Holiday Surprise! an upbeat adaptation of the story of a special Christmas adventure set to music. Tickets at www.augustanaarts. org or 303-388-4962.
‘Colorado Christmas’
Dec. 20 7:30 p.m., Dec. 21 2:30 and 6 p.m., Dec. 22, 2:30 p.m., Boettcher Concert Hall, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver. Annual spectacular showcasing the Colorado Children’s Chorale, and Colorado Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. Visit www.coloradosymphony.org.
‘A Christmas Carol: A Radio Play’
Dec. 20 - 21, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 22, 2:30 p.m., Deep Space Events Center, 11020 S. Pikes Peak Drive #50, Parker. It’s Christmas Eve, and with the actors snowed in and unable to make it to the studios of WGGP for the live radio performance of A Christmas Carol, the sound effects person, played by Ryan Spittler, decides to take the audience through the classic tale himself. When he realizes he is in over his head he enlists the help of the studio custodian, played by Branden Treu, and the fun begins. Call 303-968-4157 or online at www.goodnessgracious.org
‘The Brass of Christmas Past’ with Legacy Quartet
Dec. 21, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 22, 2:30 p.m., Newman Center for the Performing Arts, University of Denver, 2344 E. Iliff Ave. Visit www.DenverBrass.org or call 303-832-4676.
‘Tuba Concert’
Dec. 22, 1- 2 p.m., Skyline Park, 17th and Arapahoe Streets, Denver. More than 300 tuba and baritone players participate in one of the most celebrated and longest-running holiday festivities in Colorado. Event includes students from more than 30 high schools, plus independent musicians about the region. www.downtowndenver.com or call 303534-6161.
‘Too Hot To Handel’
Dec. 28 - 29, 7:30 pm, Boettcher Concert Hall, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver. This exuberant jazz, gospel and R&B-infused concert brilliantly reinvents Handel’s Messiah. Featuring guest soloists and the Too Hot To Handel Chorus, including members of the New Hope Baptist Church in Denver. Visit www. coloradosymphony.org.
NEW YEARS EVE
Lone Tree Golf Club to host New Year’s Eve party
Dec. 31, 8:30 p.m., Lone Tree Golf Club, 9808 Sunningdale Boulevard, Lone Tree. Heavy hors d’oeuvres, including carved beef, leg of lamb, a festive salmon display and a selection of desserts. $160 per couple, plus tax and service fee. Reservations required. Call 303-790-0202.
New Years Eve for Kids with Social and Learning Issues
Dec. 31, 7 p.m. – Jan. 1, 10 a.m., Littleton. Open to kids 11 – 19 with issues of Asperger’s, high-functioning autism, NVLD, ADD/ADHD and other learning disabilities. Pre-registration required, 888550-3111 or www.coloradoweekender. com.
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their homes will be looking their best without too much fuss. “Quality holiday decorating, especially lighting, takes time, physical ability, design skills and knowledge of electrical limitations - things that many of us do not have,” said McLachlan. “People want a great-looking finished product and they find that the easiest way to accomplish this is to hire a professional.” Holiday stress can be some-
thing that we all deal with, but a little help from a professional holiday decorator sure can go a long way. Christmas Decor by Swingle is a member of the Christmas Decor Franchise Network, which has been decorating homes and businesses since 1986, providing services annually to more than 50,000 properties nationwide. Christmas Decor, Inc. focuses primarily on exterior decorat-
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For more information on having Christmas Decor decorate your home or business, contact McLachlan at 303-337-6200 or kmclachlan@swingletree.com. For more information, visit www. christmasdecor.net.
South Suburban and Littleton offer free tree recycling
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outh Suburban Parks and Recreation and the City of Littleton will offer Christmas tree recycling at two locations from Dec. 26 through Jan. 13. Locations include South Suburban’s Willow Springs Service Center, 7100 S. Holly St., in Centennial and Cornerstone Park, 5150 S. Windermere St. (corner of Belleview Avenue and South Windermere Street in Littleton). Trees may be dropped daily, from sunrise to sunset, in Cornerstone’s parking lot adjacent to the soccer fields. Trees can be
dropped at Willow Springs Service Center, weekdays between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. All decorations need to be removed from the tree, including lights, ornaments, garland, tinsel and stands. 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 South Suburban District.
Residents can obtain free mulch, beginning Dec. 30. The mulch will be available weekdays, 7:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Willow Springs site. Mulch is available from the City of Littleton yearround at the northwest corner of South Prescott Street and West Prentice Avenue. Residents are responsible for loading and are encouraged to bring bags or trashcans and a shovel or pitchfork. Call South Suburban at 303721-8478 or the City of Littleton at 303-795-3863 for more information.
Littleton seeks feedback on citywide plan Submitted by City of Littleton After a public hearing on Nov. 25, the Littleton Planning Board voted 7-0 to recommend City Council approve the Draft Citywide Plan as part of the city’s Comprehensive Plan. Council will hold a public hearing to take comments on the plan and will then consider any proposed changes. The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014, at 7 p.m. at the Littleton Center, 2255 W. Berry Ave. Citizens are encouraged to review the plan before the hearing and send comments to the council
by email to dswain@littletongov. org or by mail to Dennis Swain, Senior Planner, Community Development Department, 2255 W. Berry Ave. Littleton, CO 80120. The process for updating the Citywide Plan was initiated by the planning board and city staff in the spring of 2012 with the launch of the www.InspireLITTLETON.org interactive website, as well as five public planning forums. In addition to using social media and traditional public meetings to gather feedback, staff and board members talked to hundreds of citizens at council outreach events and various com-
munity celebrations. Citizens were asked what they like about Littleton and what they think would make Littleton an even better place to live. By the end of November, 638 participants on the website had shared 553 ideas and provided 866 comments. The planning board met with City Council at key intervals during the process to receive direction in proceeding with the plan. At the end of the process, the board held three hearings to take public comment and held two study sessions to review the comments and revise the plan.
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Legal Notices COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1412-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 19, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Kathryn Wages Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for First Magnus Financial Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust February 15, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 14, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number) B5104220 Original Principal Amount $151,620.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $132,486.29 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT ONE (1), BLOCK NINE (9), BELLEWOOD SECOND ADDITION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 600 South Washington Circle, Englewood, CO 80113. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/15/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
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IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 09/19/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Published in the Villager First Published November 21, 2013 Last Published December 19, 2013 Legal #:1412-2013 ________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1418-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 24, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Marci M. Mitchell Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Sys-
tems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for GUARANTEED RATE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Nationstar Mortgage LLC Date of Deed of Trust September 15, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 21, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number) B6136050 Original Principal Amount $389,600.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $389,600.00 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 7, BLOCK 10, A RESUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS 8, 9 10, 11 AND 12, CHERRY CREEK VILLAGE, THIRD FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 5060 S. Elmira Street, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/22/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
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IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 09/24/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 9696.03468 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Villager First Published November 28, 2013 Last Published December 26, 2013 Legal #:1418-2013 ________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1433-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 26, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Brian Pettee and Alane R Pettee Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for First Magnus Financial Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for GSMPS Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-RP2 Date of Deed of Trust June 23, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 03, 2003 Recording Information (Reception Number) B3142351
Original Principal Amount $181,535.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $170,175.54 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOTS 6 AND 7, BLOCK 22, SHERIDAN SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 1720 West Girton Avenue, Englewood,, CO 80110. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/22/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
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IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 09/26/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 9105.06188 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Villager First Published November 28, 2013 Last Published December 26, 2013 Legal #:1433-2013 ________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1450-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 30, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Amirdavood Pourarfaie & Mitra Pourarfaie Original Beneficiary(ies) Millennium Bank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Centennial Bank Date of Deed of Trust April 09, 2012 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 17, 2012 Recording Information (Reception Number) D2041142 Original Principal Amount $658,700.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $642,473.78 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOTS 4, 5, 6 AND 7, BLOCK 41,
SOUTH BROADWAY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO; Together with all existing or subsequently erected or affixed buildings, improvements and fixtures, all easements, rights of way, and appurtenances; all water, water rights and ditch rights (including stock in utilities with ditch irrigation rights); and all other rights, royalties and profits relating to the real property, including, without limitation, all minerals, oil, gas, geothermal and similar matters. The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 4442 S Broadway, Englewood, CO 80113. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/29/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
12/5/2013 1/2/2014 The Villager
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 09/30/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Janet E Perlstein #13799 Fox Rothschild LLP 633 Seventeenth Street, Suite 2700, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 383-7623 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 115456.00060 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012
RENTLY 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, 01/29/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
12/5/2013 1/2/2014 The Villager
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/01/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Jennifer Griest #34830 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Reagan Larkin #42309 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 13-06048 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Villager First Published December 5, 2013 Last Published January 2, 2013 Legal #: 1455-2014 _______________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1456-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
Published in the Villager First Published December 5, 2013 Last Published January 2, 2013 Legal #: 1450-2014 ________________________________
On October 1, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1455-2013
Original Grantor(s) Samuel B. Kenyon and Lianne A. Kenyon Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for CTX Mortgage Company, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust October 10, 2002 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 22, 2002 Recording Information (Reception Number) B2199409 Original Principal Amount $228,415.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $186,796.74
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 1, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Maud Sullivan and Mark A Sullivan Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Team Lending Concepts Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust 2005-4, Adjustable Rate Mortgage Backed Pass Through Certificates, Series 2005-4 Date of Deed of Trust January 19, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 28, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number) B5012693 Original Principal Amount $262,200.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $262,199.66 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 22, EL VISTA, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 6207 East Euclid Avenue, Centennial, CO 80111. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CUR-
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 12, BLOCK 18, GAISER HOLLY HILLS, SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 5641 East Bates Avenue, Denver, CO 80222. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M.
on Wednesday, 01/29/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
12/5/2013 1/2/2014 The Villager
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/01/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Jennifer Griest #34830 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Reagan Larkin #42309 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 13-06623 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Villager First Published December 5, 2013 Last Published January 2, 2013 Legal #: 1458-2014 _________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1460-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 2, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) SUSAN M. WONG Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, NEW LINE MORTGAGE, A DIVISION OF REPUBLIC MORTGAGE HOME LOANS, LLC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Date of Deed of Trust September 11, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 19, 2003 Recording Information (Reception Number) B3209448 Original Principal Amount $143,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $111,447.82 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 1, MORSE SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 4600 SOUTH GALAPAGO STREET, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/29/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns
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December 19, 2013 • THE VILLAGER • PAGE 25 — Continued from page 24— therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
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IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/02/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly L. Decker #32647 Toni M.N. Dale #30580 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 302, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 223-7883 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 13-049-25190 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Villager First Published December 5, 2013 Last Published January 2, 2013 Legal #: 1460-2014 ________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1466-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 3, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Peter Tigyi Original Beneficiary(ies) Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee for Option One Woodbridge Loan Trust 2004-1, Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2004-1 Date of Deed of Trust October 15, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 03, 2003 Recording Information (Reception Number) B3237983 Original Principal Amount $48,800.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $44,243.39 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. CONDOMINIUM UNIT 278, CLUB VALENCIA CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DECLARATION RECORDED ON DECEMBER 12, 1979, IN BOOK 3135 AT PAGE 443, AND CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON DECEMBER 12, 1979, IN BOOK 42 AT PAGE 74, OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY RECORDS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. The property to be foreclosed is:
Also known by street and number as: 1306 S Parker Rd Unit 278, Denver, CO 80231.
Original Principal Amount $305,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $254,619.77
Published in the Villager First Published December 12, 2013 Last Published January 9, 2013 Legal #: 1476-2014 _________________________________
NOTICE OF SALE
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.
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
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.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE
On October 8, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/29/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 1900 East Girard Place #1101, Englewood, CO 80110.
Original Grantor(s) Darlene E Worsham Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc., A California Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust April 08, 2004 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 14, 2004 Recording Information (Reception Number) B4066505 Original Principal Amount $265,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $163,164.61
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
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12/5/2013 1/2/2014 The Villager
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/03/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: David A. Shore #19973 Edward P. O’Brien #11572 Scott D. Toebben #19011 Stephen A Hall #38186 Martin H. Shore #1800 Hellerstein and Shore PC 5347 S. Valentia Way, Suite 100, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303) 573-1080 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 13-00532SH ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Villager First Published December 5, 2013 Last Published January 2, 2014 Legal #: 1466-2013 ________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1476-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 7, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) William W. McCaw, Jr. and Mary Lou McCaw Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Market Street Mortgage Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust April 24, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 30, 2003 Recording Information (Reception Number) B3092404
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, 02/05/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
12/12/2013 1/9/2014 The Villager
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/07/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Jennifer Griest #34830 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Reagan Larkin #42309 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 13-05181 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 1476-2013 EXHIBIT A CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 1101, BUILDING NO. 1, THE WATERFORD CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DECLARATION RECORDED JANUARY 17, 1983 IN BOOK 3777 AT PAGE 237, AND CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON JANUARY 17, 1983 IN PLAT BOOK 60 AT PAGE 71 TO 75 OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY RECORDS, TOGETHER WITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE THE FOLLOWING LIMITED COMMON ELEMENTS: STORAGE SPACE B26, B27 AND B28, PARKING SPACE NOS. 93 AND 94, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1479-2013
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 15 AND THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 16, BLOCK 3, ROSE ADDITION TO ENGLEWOOD. COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 3160 South Lincoln Street, Englewood, CO 80113. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/05/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
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IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/08/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Jennifer Griest #34830 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Reagan Larkin #42309 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 13-06762 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Villager First Published December 12, 2013 Last Published January 9, 2013 Legal #: 1479-2014 _________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1488-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 9, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Tammy J. White Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Novastar Mortgage, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt The Bank of New York Mellon, as Successor Trustee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, as Trustee for NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2004-3, NovaStar Home Equity Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2004-3 Date of Deed of Trust July 15, 2004 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 02, 2004 Recording Information (Reception Number) B4136380 Original Principal Amount $113,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $100,157.26 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 3, BLOCK 5, SHERIDAN HILLS SECOND ADDITION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 3615 South Hooker Street, Englewood, CO 80110. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/05/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
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IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/09/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: David A. Shore #19973 Edward P. O’Brien #11572 Scott D. Toebben #19011 Stephen A Hall #38186 Martin H. Shore #1800 Hellerstein and Shore PC 5347 S. Valentia Way, Suite 100, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303) 573-1080 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 13-00508SH ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Villager First Published December 12, 2013 Last Published January 9, 2013 Legal #: 1488-2014 ________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1489-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 9, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Rebecca L. Newport Original Beneficiary(ies) H&R Block Mortgage Corporation, a Massachusetts Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-OPT4, Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-OPT4 Date of Deed of Trust April 21, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 04, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number) B5064146 Original Principal Amount $132,600.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $133,386.83 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. See Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 4620 S Bannock St, Englewood, CO 80110. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/05/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
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IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/09/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and
for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: David A. Shore #19973 Edward P. O’Brien #11572 Scott D. Toebben #19011 Stephen A Hall #38186 Martin H. Shore #1800 Hellerstein and Shore PC 5347 S. Valentia Way, Suite 100, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303) 573-1080 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 13-00367SH ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 1489-2013 EXHIBIT “A” THE FOLLOWING LOT PR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, AND STATE OF COLORADO, TO-WIT: LOT 3, BLOCK 7, GREENS SUBDIVISION, 3RD FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO REBECCA L. NEWPORT BY DEED FROM ROGER P. NEWPORT RECORDED 03/15/1993 AT RECEPTION NO. 9300030550, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO. Published in the Villager First Published December 12, 2013 Last Published January 9, 2014 Legal #: 1489-2013 ________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1492-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 10, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) R Randall Clark and Lise T Clark Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Thornburg Mortgage Home Loans, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt EverBank Date of Deed of Trust May 14, 2008 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 29, 2008 Recording Information (Reception Number) B8061170 Original Principal Amount $1,600,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $1,600,000.00 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 4, THE PRESERVE AT GREENWOOD VILLAGE FILING NO. 5, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 4270 East Perry Parkway, 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, 02/05/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication
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IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/10/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 4380.01637 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Villager First Published December 12, 2013 Last Published January 9, 2013 Legal #: 1492-2014 ________________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
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PAGE 26 • THE VILLAGER • December 19, 2013 — Continued from page 25— CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1508-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 15, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Dennis C Clark Original Beneficiary(ies) Cache Bank & Trust Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Cache Bank & Trust Date of Deed of Trust April 04, 2008 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 17, 2008 Recording Information (Reception Number) B8044620 Original Principal Amount $541,612.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $509,788.22 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 2, SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 26, CHERRY’S BROADWAY GARDEN, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 4625 S Ogden Street, Englewood, CO 80113. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE
and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to JASON LEEPER & TAMARA MILLER-LEEPER, That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2009; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of LILA LEE NEWMAN, THE BRUCE C. NEWMAN TRUST, THE LEE C. NEWMAN TRUST for said year 2009; That said JASON LEEPER & TAMARA MILLER-LEEPER on the 24th day of September, 2013, the present holder of said certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said JASON LEEPER & TAMARA MILLER-LEEPER at 9:00 AM o’clock. on the 31st day of March, 2014 A.D., unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 9th day of December, 2013 A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in the Villager First Published December 12, 2013 Last Published December 26, 2013 Legal #: 3834 ________________________________ 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 THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT OF WASHINGTON, DC, DONALD E. SAGASER, SPINNAKER RUN CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC.
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/12/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 5th day of November, 2009 A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to ARROWHEAD INDEPENDENT FINANCE, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: UNIT 302 BLDG 5 AS PER CONDO DECLARATION RECORDED IN B3164 P592 SPINNAKER RUN CONDOS
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That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2008;
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and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to ARROWHEAD INDEPENDENT FINANCE,
That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of SECRETARY OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT for said year 2008;
DATE: 10/15/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Joseph A. Murr #14427 Bloom, Murr & Accomazzo & Siler PC 410 17th St, #2400, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 534-2277 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 8015.011 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012
That said ARROWHEAD INDEPENDENT FINANCE on the 29th day of October, 2013, the present holder of said certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate;
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Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County
________________________________ NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of PAUL RAY RUNYUN, Deceased Case Number 13PR758 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Distrcit Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado on or Before March 28, 2014, or the claims may be forever barred. Trudi Lestig, Personal Representative C/O Lenny Best, Attorney 3801 E Florida Ave., Ste 600 Denver, CO 80210 Published in the Villager First Published December 5, 2013 Last Published December 19, 2013 Legal #: 3832 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 LILA LEE NEWMAN, THE BRUCE C. NEWMAN TRUST, THE LEED C. NEWMAN TRUST, WILLIAM BUTCHER, MORRIS NEWMAN, THOMAS B. LEMANN, MICHAEL R. O’KEEFE, III You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 4th day of November, 2010 A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to JASON LEEPER, TAMARA MILLERLEEPER, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: 1/32 INT IN M/R 34-4-62 640A
That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said ARROWHEAD INDEPENDENT FINANCE at 9:00 AM o’clock. on the 31st day of March, 2014 A.D., unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 9th day of December, 2013 A.D.
Published in the Villager First Published December 12, 2013 Last Published December 26, 2013 Legal #: 3835 _________________________________ 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 RICHMOND AMERICAN HOMES OF COLORADO, MDC HOLDINGS, INC. SOUTH QUINCY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPERS, ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 10th day of November, 2008 A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to ROBERT S. BELICA, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: LOT 3 BLK 2 COPPERLEAF SUB 1ST FLG EX M/R’S and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to ROBERT S. BELICA, That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2007; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of RICHMOND AMERICAN HOMES OF COLORADO, MDC HOLDINGS INC for said year 2007; That said ROBERT S. BELICA on the 23rd day of September, 2013, the present holder of said certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said ROBERT
S. BELICA at 9:00 AM o’clock. on the 31st day of March, 2014 A.D., unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 9th day of December, 2013 A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in the Villager First Published December 12, 2013 Last Published December 26, 2013 Legal #: 3836 ________________________________ 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 GARY H. SCHULZ, DALLAS L. VERNON, MARY JO VERNON
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 SANDRA Y. PLUMMER, JAN DEMETRESS STARKS, AURORA SCHOOLS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 4th day of November, 2010 A.D. the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Arapahoe County, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: UNIT 202 BLDG 16 AS PER CONDO DECLARATION RECORDED IN B3811 P194 ROBINWOOD CONDOS 4TH SUPPLEMENT and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to Arapahoe County; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2009;
You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 4th day of November, 2010 A.D. the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Arapahoe County, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit:
That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Gary H. Schulz for said year 2009;
TRACT A HOMESTEAD OFFICE PARK 1ST FLG UNIT 91WR BLDG 9 AS PER CONDO DECLARATION RECORDED IN B3108 P95 VICTORIA CROSSING SUB 1ST FLG CONDOS AMEND PHASE II
That said ROBERT S. BELICA, on the 24th day of September 2013, the present holder of said certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate;
and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to Arapahoe County; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2009; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Gary H. Schulz for said year 2009; That on the 23rd day of September, 2013, A.D. said Arapahoe County assigned said certificate of purchase to ROBERT S. BELICA. That said ROBERT S. BELICA, on the 24th day of September 2013, the present holder of said certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said ROBERT S. BELICA, at 9 AM o’clock. on the 31st day of March, 2014, A.D., unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 9th day of December, 2013, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in the Villager First Published December 12, 2013 Last Published December 26, 2013 Legal #: 3839 ________________________________ 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 SCOTT ROPER, WILLIAM JOHNSON, PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, OWNIT MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC, VICTORIA CROSSING CONDO ASSOCIATION, RICHARD W. JOHNSTON You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 4th day of November, 2010 A.D. the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Arapahoe County, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: UNIT 131R BLDG 1 AS PER CONDO DECLARATION RECORDED IN B3074 P696 VICTORIA CROSSING SUB 1ST FLG CONDOS PHASE I and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to Arapahoe County; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2009; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of SCOTT ROPER for said year 2009; That on the 23rd day of September, 2013, A.D. said Arapahoe County assigned said certificate of purchase to ROBERT S. BELICA. That said ROBERT S. BELICA, on the 24th day of September 2013, the present holder of said certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said ROBERT S. BELICA, at 9 AM o’clock. on the 31st day of March, 2014, A.D., unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 9th day of December, 2013, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in the Villager First Published December 12, 2013 Last Published December 26, 2013 Legal #: 3840 ________________________________ NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED
That on the 23rd day of September, 2013, A.D. said Arapahoe County assigned said certificate of purchase to ROBERT S. BELICA.
Fax: (303) 636-1889 Registration No. 22049 Case No: 13JV1020 Division: 24 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding JOSEPH BLEVINS AKA JOSEPH BLEDINS, MARCUS LAST NAME UNKNOWN, AND JOHN DOE is set for January 15, 2014 at 9:30 AM in Division 24 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(ren) dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code. Published in the Villager First Published December 19, 2013 Legal #: 3859 _________________________________ DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 649-6355 PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO Petitioner, IN THE INTEREST OF: XAVIER RASHAAD LYNELL WALL ROBINSON, Child, and concerning:
That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said ROBERT S. BELICA, at 9 AM o’clock. on the 31st day of March, 2014, A.D., unless the same has been redeemed.
ELAINE PRATT aka ELAINE MONTGOMERY WALLACE and MARVIN LENIEL ROBINSON and JOHN DOE,
Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed.
Pax Moultrie, Atty. Reg. #: 37945 Assistant County Attorney 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 Phone Number: (303) 636-1895
Witness my hand this 9th day of December, 2013, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in the Villager First Published December 12, 2013 Last Published December 26, 2013 Legal #: 3841 ________________________________ 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 DAVID BOES, DIANE ALBRYCHT BOES, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, JENNIFER BOES, SOUTHEAST METRO STORMWATER AUTHORITY, PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 4th day of November, 2010 A.D. the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Arapahoe County, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: UNIT 103 BLDG L AS PER CONDO DECLARATION RECORDED IN B4201 P472 HUNTER’S RUN CONDOS 2ND SUPPLEMENT and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to Arapahoe County; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2009; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Gary H. Schulz for said year 2009; That on the 23rd day of September, 2013, A.D. said Arapahoe County assigned said certificate of purchase to ROBERT S. BELICA. That said ROBERT S. BELICA, on the 24th day of September 2013, the present holder of said certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said ROBERT S. BELICA, at 9 AM o’clock. on the 31st day of March, 2014, A.D., unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 9th day of December, 2013, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in the Villager First Published December 12, 2013 Last Published December 26, 2013 Legal #: 3842 ________________________________ 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: ANESA AHMED AND UMAR AHMED Children, And Concerning: UBAH AHMED, ABDISHAKUR AHMED AKA HASSAN MOHAMED, JOSEPH BLEVINS AKA JOSEPH BLEDINS, MARCUS LAST NAME UNKNOWN, AND JOHN DOE Respondents. Tamra Joanne White Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive, Aurora, CO 80012 Tel: (303) 636-1884
Respondents.
Case No: 12 JV 856 Division: 24 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT To The Respondents: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding Marvin Leniel Robinson is set for March 5, 2014, at the hour of 1:30 p.m., in Division 24, 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 will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child(ren), dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code. Published in the Villager First Published December 19, 2013 Legal #: 3860 ________________________________ 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: MARIO SAENZ Child, And Concerning: ANDREA HICKS AND MARIO SAENZ Respondents. Marilee McWilliams Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive, Aurora, CO 80012 Tel: (303) 636-1883 Fax: (303) 636-1889 Registration No. 16564 Case No: 13JV0946 Division: 24 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding MARIO SAENZ is set for January 10, 2014 at 9:00 AM in Division 24 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(ren) dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code. Published in the Villager First Published December 19, 2013 Legal #: 3861 ________________________________ CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AN APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF A HOTEL/RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE JANUARY 2, 2014 Notice is hereby given that the Centennial Liquor Licensing Authority will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, January 2, 2014 at 6:00 p.m., Centennial Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, Colorado, to consider an application for a Transfer of a Hotel/Restaurant Liquor License for Pho Khang Corp, dba Po Khang, 8283 S. Akron Street #140, Centennial, CO 80112. The applicant is a corporation: Huy Ho, President 8283 S. Akron Street #140 Centennial, CO 80112 Public comment will be heard at the
hearing or written communications regarding the issuance of this license may be submitted to the Liquor License Administrator, Centennial Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, CO 80112 by no later than January 2, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. By order of Brenda J. Madison, City Clerk December 12, 2013. /s/ Barbara Setterlind Deputy City Clerk Published in the Villager First Published December 19, 2013 Legal #: 3862 ________________________________ CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AN APPLICATION FOR A TAVERN LIQUOR LICENSE JANUARY 2, 2014 Notice is hereby given that the Centennial Liquor Licensing Authority will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, January 2, 2014 at 6:00 p.m., Centennial Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, Colorado, to consider an application for a new Tavern Liquor License for Viewhouse II Corporation, dba Viewhouse Restaurant, 7101 S. Clinton Street, Centennial, CO 80112. The applicant is a corporation: Francois Safieddine, President 7101 S. Clinton Street Centennial, CO 80112 Public comment will be heard at the hearing or written communications regarding the issuance of this license may be submitted to the Liquor License Administrator, Centennial Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, CO 80112 by no later than January 2, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. By order of Brenda J. Madison, City Clerk December 9, 2013. /s/ Barbara Setterlind Deputy City Clerk Published in the Villager First Published December 19, 2013 Legal #: 3863 ________________________________ CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BEFORE THE CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE CITY COUNCIL AT THE VILLAGE CENTER, 2450 E. QUINCY AVENUE, CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, COLORADO 80113, ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2014 AT 6:30 P.M. REGARDING THE CREATION OF A FORMAL OPEN SPACE POLICY FOR THE CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE. THIS OPEN SPACE POLICY WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL, FOLLOWING CITIZEN INPUT, FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. THE COUNCIL IS DETERMINED TO ADDRESS THE VISION CONTAINED IN THE MASTER PLAN (WHICH PLAN INCORPORATED THE WORK OF THE BLUE RIBBON PANEL AND THE CITIZEN COMMITTEE ON THE CITY CENTER) AND PROVIDE FOR A WORKING POLICY TO ADDRESS OPEN SPACE ACQUISITION, FINANCING AND USAGE IN AN EFFECTIVE AND RESPONSIBLE MANNER. THE MASTER PLAN, THE BLUE RIBBONPANEL REPORT AND THE CCCC PLAN ARE EACH AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE AND AT THE CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, 2450 EAST QUINCY AVENUE, CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, CO 80113 OR YOU MAY CALL 303-7832721 FOR MORE INFORMATION. ALL COMMENTS MUST BE MADE IN WRITING ON OR BEFORE THE DATE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING, OR BY PERSONAL APPEARANCE AT THE PUBLIC Published in the Villager First Published December 19, 2013 Legal #: 3864 ________________________________ CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE ORDINANCE 18, SERIES 2013 A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE A PORTION OF LOT 7, BLOCK B, CHERRY HILLS PARK SUBDIVISION FROM R-2, 1 ¼ ACRE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO R-1, 2 ½ ACRE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP Copies of the Ordinances are on file at the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Published in the Villager First Published December 19, 2013 Legal #: 3865 ________________________________ CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE ORDINANCE 19, SERIES 2013 A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION TO PAY ADDITIONAL PRINCIPAL ON THE SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NUMBER SEVEN BONDS Copies of the Ordinances are on file at the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Published in the Villager First Published December 19, 2013 Legal #: 3866 ________________________________ CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE ORDINANCE 20, SERIES 2013 A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET AND LEVYING PROPERTY TAXES FOR THE CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, COLORADO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014 Copies of the Ordinances are on file at the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Published in the Villager First Published December 19, 2013 Legal #: 3867 ________________________________ CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE ORDINANCE 21, SERIES 2013 A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE OF THE
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PAGE 27 • THE VILLAGER • December 19, 2013 CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, COLORADO AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014
BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE
Copies of the Ordinances are on file at the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours.
SUSAN M. PHILLIPS, MMC CITY CLERK
Published in the Villager First Published December 19, 2013 Legal #: 3868 ________________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BEFORE THE CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE CITY COUNCIL AT THE VILLAGE CENTER, 2450 E. QUINCY AVENUE, CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, COLORADO 80113, ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2014 AT 6:30 P.M., TO CONSIDER FOR ADOPTION COUNCIL BILL 21, SERIES 2013, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE II OF THE CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE MUNICIPAL CODE, TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE, WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, THE 2012 NATIONAL GREEN BUILDING STANDARD, ICC 700-2012, AS PUBLISHED JOINTLY BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOMEBUILDERS, 1201 15TH STREET NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005-2800 AND BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, PUBLICATIONS, 4051 WEST FLOSSMOOR ROAD, COUNTRY CLUB HILLS, IL 60478-5795, AND THE ADOPTION OF A BUILDING PERMIT FEE REBATE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE STANDARD. THE PURPOSE OF THE ADOPTION OF THE 2012 NATIONAL GREEN BUILDING STANDARD AND BUILDING PERMIT FEE REBATE IS TO PROMOTE HIGH QUALITY, ENERGY EFFICIENT AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE. ALL REFERENCED CODES AND AMENDMENTS THERETO ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AT OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, 2450 E. QUINCY AVENUE, CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, COLORADO 80113. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE PROPOSAL PLEASE CALL THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AT 303783-2721. ALL PROTESTS OR COMMENTS MUST BE MADE IN WRITING ON OR BEFORE THE HEARING DATE, OR BY PERSONAL APPEARANCE AT THE PUBLIC HEARING. Published in the Villager First Published December 19, 2013 Legal #: 3869 ________________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 8th day of November, 2013, Fast Casual Pizza Denver IV, LLC. d/b/a Live Basil Pizza, 1515 Arapahoe Street, Tower 1, 10th Floor, Denver, Colorado 80202, made application to the City of Glendale for a Beer and Wine Liquor License, under the provisions of Title 12, Article 47, for the property located at 1128 South Colorado Boulevard, City of Glendale, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The Council of the City of Glendale will hold a Public Hearing at the Glendale City Hall, 950 South Birch Street, Glendale, Colorado, at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 7, 2014, to consider said application, at which time and place all interested persons may appear. Council of the City of Glendale Dated the 13th day of December City of Glendale, Colorado Barbara Villagomez Liquor License Clerk Published in the Villager First Published December 19, 2013 Legal #: 3870 ________________________________ NOTIICE TO CREDITORS Estate to ROSE C. MILLER, a/k/a ROSE CANDIDA MILLER, a/k/a ROSE MILLER, deceased. Case Number 13PR30019 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 21, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Glenda J. Heideman 1733 Crestview Drive Grand Junction, Colorado 81506 Edward B. Miller 7553 Urban Street Arvada, Colorado 80005 Jean L. Miller 7651 Windy Court Arvada, Colorado 80007 Published in the Villager First Published December 19, 2013 Last Published January 2, 2013 Legal #: 3871 _______________________________ GREENWOOD VILLAGE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE On the 19th day of December, 2013, the City Council of the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado, adopted on second reading the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 24 SERIES OF 2013 INTRODUCED BY: COUNCILMEMBER SCHLUTER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 16-2-270 OF THE GREENWOOD VILLAGE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VARIANCE REQUESTS Copies of the aforesaid ordinance are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, 6060 South Quebec Street, City of Greenwood Village, Colorado or online at www.greenwoodvillage.com. Published in the Villager First Published December 19, 2013 Legal #: 3872 ________________________________ CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Greenwood Village City Council on January 6, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. at the Greenwood Village City Hall, 6060 South Quebec Street, to consider Case #13-35-WTF-SUP - Request for a Special Use Permit for a Wireless Telecommunications Facility at 3900u E. Garden Avenue. A request to install a 30’ tower for the purpose of mounting telecommunications antennas, and the attendant equipment in the right-of-way of Garden Avenue and described in detail on plan documents on file at City Hall. Information may be obtained by calling Wade Reynolds, Planner II at (303) 486-5785.
EXHIBIT A CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE FOR ORDINANCES 25 AND 26 EXHIBIT A
Published in the Villager First Published December 19, 2013 Legal #: 3873 ________________________________ CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 25-13 SERIES OF 2013 INTRODUCED BY: MAYOR PRO TEM KRAMER AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN AMENDED BUDGET FOR THE VARIOUS FUNDS, DEPARTMENTS, OFFICES AND AGENCIES OF THE CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO, FOR THE 2013 FISCAL YEAR WHEREAS, on November 5, 2012, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 38, Series of 2012, which adopted a budget for the 2013 fiscal year; and WHEREAS, section 11.09 of the City Charter authorizes the City Council by Ordinance to make additional appropriations for unanticipated expenditures required of the City; and WHEREAS, the additional expenditures are unanticipated and are essential and necessary for public purposes; and WHEREAS, the additional appropriations for said operating expenditures do not exceed the amount by which actual and anticipated revenues for the 2013 fiscal year will exceed revenues as estimated in the budget. NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO ORDAINS: Section 1. The amended budget for the 2013 fiscal year, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by this reference, is hereby adopted.
Amended Budget for the Year Ending December 31, 2013
GENERAL FUND 2013 Adopted Budget
Taxes & Special Assessments
$
Intergovernmental
27,243,077
$
Proposed Amendments
-
1,349,740
Licenses & Permits
EXHIBIT A
2013 Amended Budget
Amended Budget for the Year Ending December 31, 2013
$
-
$
67,880
1.
259,000
2.
117,071
27,243,077 1,793,691
641,075
-
-
641,075
User Charges & Fees
2,214,500
-
-
2,214,500
Fines & Forfeitures
1,031,500
1,031,500
Investment Earnings Miscellaneous Revenue Total Revenue
-
-
50,000
-
-
140,000
-
-
140,000
32,669,892
117,071
326,880
33,113,843
$
Community Development Police
1,745,722
$
-
$
-
$
1,444,362
-
135,760
1.
259,000
2.
1,745,722 1,444,362
156,094 -
-
11,191,360
Administrative Services
2,978,416
-
-
2,978,416
Finance
1,446,053
-
-
1,446,053
Investigation Supplies
Mayor & Council
417,881
-
-
417,881
City Attorney
311,461
-
-
311,461
Total Expenditures
Interdepartmental Municipal Court Total Expenditures Excess/(Deficiency) of Revenues Over Expenditures
696,799
-
-
696,799
1,169,147
-
-
1,169,147
50,264
-
-
50,264
30,257,364
156,094
394,760
30,808,218
2,412,528
(39,023)
(67,880)
2,305,625
(2,372,969)
(450,044)
-
Transfers In/(Out) Sale of Assets
55,000
Total Other Financing Sources/(Uses)
(2,317,969)
Net Change In Fund Balance:
94,559
(2,823,013)
-
-
(450,044)
-
(2,768,013)
(489,067)
(67,880)
(462,388)
Beginning Fund Balance*
21,982,754
21,982,754
Ending Fund Balance
22,077,313
21,520,366
2013 Adopted Budget
Prior Adopted Amendments
Proposed Amendments
-
-
2,100
81,068
-
-
81,068
Section 2. The amended appropriations, as hereby accepted and adopted, are to be made public record in the office of the City Clerk and are to be open for public inspection during regular business hours. Sufficient copies of this ordinance shall be available for use by the City Council and the public. INTRODUCED AND APPROVED ON FIRST READING ON THE 16th DAY OF DECEMBER, 2013, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN THE VILLAGER. /s /Ronald J. Rakowsky, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Susan M. Phillips, MMC, City Clerk Published in the Villager First Published December 19, 2013 Legal #: 3875 _________________________________
$
Excess/(Deficiency) of Revenues Over Expenditures
- $
- $
-
-
-
-
$
-
-
-
-
-
-
Other Financing Sources/(Uses): Total Other Financing Sources/(Uses)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Net Change In Fund Balance:
-
-
-
-
Beginning Fund Balance*
37,368
37,368
Ending Fund Balance
37,368
37,368
Revenue:
2,100
Section 1. The monies described in the amended budget for the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado, for the 2013 fiscal year, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by this reference, are hereby appropriated for the funds and for the specific purposes set forth in said budget.
-
2013 Amended Budget
Investment Earnings
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO ORDAINS:
$
SEWER GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #1 FUND
ATTEST: /s/ Susan M. Phillips, MMC, City Clerk
WHEREAS, the City Council has approved an ordinance adopting an amended budget for the various funds, departments, offices and agencies for the 2013 fiscal year.
-
*Beginning Fund Balance amounts have been updated to reflect those of the audited 2012 financial statements.
EXHIBIT A
-
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to make expenditures during the 2013 fiscal year which were not anticipated in the budget for the 2013 fiscal year; and
- $ -
Amended Budget for the Year Ending December 31, 2013
-
WHEREAS, section 11.09 of the City Charter authorizes the City Council by Ordinance to make additional appropriations for unanticipated expenditures required of the City; and
- $ -
*Beginning Fund Balance amounts have been updated to reflect those of the audited 2012 financial statements.
-
WHEREAS, on November 5, 2012, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 39, Series 2012, which appropriated money to the various funds, departments, offices and agencies for the 2013 fiscal year; and
2013 Amended Budget
Cumulative Fund Balance
Cumulative Fund Balance
- $
WHEREAS, on November 5, 2012, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 38, Series of 2012, which adopted a budget for the 2013 fiscal year; and
Proposed Amendments
55,000
5,400
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF MONEY FOR THE VARIOUS FUNDS, DEPARTMENTS, OFFICES AND AGENCIES OF THE CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO, FOR THE 2013 FISCAL YEAR
Prior Adopted Amendments
Expenditures:
Transfers In/(Out)
Other Financing Sources/(Uses):
Specific Ownership Tax
INTRODUCED BY: MAYOR PRO TEM KRAMER
$
Total Revenue
8,805,899
City Manager
9,356,753
State/Federal Forfeitures
11,191,360
Public Works
Property Tax
CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 26-13 SERIES OF 2013
2013 Adopted Budget Revenue:
Parks, Trails & Recreation
/s /Ronald J. Rakowsky, Mayor
Published in the Villager First Published December 19, 2013 Legal #: 3874 ________________________________
POLICE FORFEITURES FUND
50,000
Expenditures:
Section 2. The amended budget, as hereby accepted and adopted, is to be made public record in the office of the City Clerk and is to be open for public inspection during regular business hours. Sufficient copies of this ordinance shall be available for use by the City Council and the public. INTRODUCED AND APPROVED ON FIRST READING ON THE 16th DAY OF DECEMBER, 2013, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN THE VILLAGER.
Prior Adopted Amendments
Revenue:
$
Total Revenue
73,568 $
$
73,568
EXHIBIT A
5,400
Amended Budget for the Year Ending December 31, 2013
STREETS, DRAINAGE & TRANSPORTATION FUND
Expenditures: Small Sewer Repair
20,000 $
- $
-
Major Sewer Repair
$
40,000
-
-
40,000
Sewer Service Fees
15,000
-
-
15,000
2,000
-
-
2,000
77,000
-
-
77,000
4,068
-
-
4,068
Treasurer's Fees Total Expenditures
$
20,000
2013 Adopted Budget
Other Financing Sources/(Uses): Transfers In/(Out) Total Other Financing Sources/(Uses) Net Change In Fund Balance:
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,068
-
-
4,068
$
Beginning Fund Balance*
1,043,459
1,043,459
Ending Fund Balance
1,047,527
1,047,527
EXHIBIT A
Amended Budget for the Year Ending December 31, 2013
- $
-
-
-
1,800,000
Audit Collections
25,000
-
-
25,000
Penalties & Interest
6,000
-
-
6,000
866,000
-
-
866,000
2,817,000
-
-
2,817,000
Federal Grants Total Revenue
ARAPAHOE COUNTY OPEN SPACE FUND Prior Adopted Amendments
$
250,000 $
Investment Earnings
Proposed Amendments
Total Revenue
41,593 $
2013 Amended Budget
Total Expenditures
Total Other Financing Sources/(Uses)
-
$
291,593
1,300
-
-
1,300
251,300
41,593
-
292,893
Net Change In Fund Balance:
$
- $
- $
-
-
-
-
-
251,300
41,593
-
292,893
Total Expenditures Excess/(Deficiency) of Revenues Over Expenditures
120,000
- $
-
8,059,760
2,000 $
-
-
$
8,059,760
2,000
8,061,760
-
-
8,061,760
(5,244,760)
-
-
(5,244,760)
$
-
3,532,785
-
-
3,532,785
3,532,785
-
-
3,532,785
(1,711,975)
-
-
(1,711,975)
Cumulative Fund Balance Beginning Fund Balance*
Expenditures: Capital Improvement Projects
$
Other Financing Sources/(Uses):
Revenue: Open Space Tax
$
Capital Improvement Projects
Transfers In/(Out)
2013 Adopted Budget
120,000 $
Expenditures:
Excess/(Deficiency) of Revenues Over Expenditures
*Beginning Fund Balance amounts have been updated to reflect those of the audited 2012 financial statements.
2013 Amended Budget
1,800,000
Occupational Privilege Tax
Treasurer's Fees
Cumulative Fund Balance
Proposed Amendments
Revenue: Special Assessments
Excess/(Deficiency) of Revenues Over Expenditures
Prior Adopted Amendments
Ending Fund Balance
10,746,313
10,746,313
9,034,338
9,034,338
*Beginning Fund Balance amounts have been updated to reflect those of the audited 2012 financial statements.
Other Financing Sources/(Uses): Transfers In/(Out)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
251,300
41,593
-
292,893
Total Other Financing Sources/(Uses) Net Change In Fund Balance:
EXHIBIT A
Amended Budget for the Year Ending December 31, 2013
Cumulative Fund Balance Beginning Fund Balance*
479,683
479,683
Ending Fund Balance
730,983
772,576
PARKS, TRAILS & LAND ACQUISITION/DEVELOPMENT FUND
*Beginning Fund Balance amounts have been updated to reflect those of the audited 2012 financial statements.
2013 Adopted Budget
EXHIBIT A
Amended Budget for the Year Ending December 31, 2013
Prior Adopted Amendments
Proposed Amendments
2013 Amended Budget
Revenue: Lottery Proceeds
ARTS & HUMANITIES FUND Prior Adopted Amendments
Proposed Amendments
County Grants
2013 Amended Budget
Investment Earnings
Revenue: County Grants
$
Investment Earnings Miscellaneous Total Revenue
-
$
-
-
50
-
$
-
$
-
-
50
38,689
-
38,689
38,739
-
38,739
Total Expenditures Excess/(Deficiency) of Revenues Over Expenditures
Total Revenue
$
-
$
7,500
$
-
$
7,500
125,000 $
- $
-
102,000
-
-
$
125,000 102,000
-
25,000
-
25,000
1,000
-
-
1,000
228,000
25,000
-
253,000
Expenditures: Capital Improvement Projects
Expenditures: Arts & Humanities Council Services
$
Intergovernmental Agreements
2013 Adopted Budget
Total Expenditures
-
7,500
-
7,500
-
31,239
-
31,239
Excess/(Deficiency) of Revenues Over Expenditures Other Financing Sources/(Uses):
$
515,240 $
527,500 $
-
515,240
527,500
-
$
1,042,740 1,042,740
(287,240)
(502,500)
-
(789,740)
(1,159,816)
450,044
-
(709,772)
(1,159,816)
450,044
-
(709,772)
(1,447,056)
(52,456)
-
(1,499,512)
Other Financing Sources/(Uses): Transfers In/(Out) Total Other Financing Sources/(Uses) Net Change In Fund Balance:
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
31,239
-
31,239
Cumulative Fund Balance Beginning Fund Balance*
3,876
3,876
Ending Fund Balance
3,876
35,115
*Beginning Fund Balance amounts have been updated to reflect those of the audited 2012 financial statements.
Transfers In/(Out) Total Other Financing Sources/(Uses) Net Change In Fund Balance: Cumulative Fund Balance Beginning Fund Balance*
3,423,805
3,423,805
Ending Fund Balance
1,976,749
1,924,293
*Beginning Fund Balance amounts have been updated to reflect those of the audited 2012 financial statements.
— End of Legals—
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An unforgettable Christmas Past Colorado’s landmark Pikes Peak.
By Linda Wommack
T
oday, Colorado’s “winter wonderland,” especially at Christmas time, takes on an enchanted atmosphere. A century ago, it was quite different. Young Denver City of 1858 was a simple stopover city and supply station. Easterners stopped to stock up on supplies as they headed to the California Gold Rush, while Mountain Men provisioned themselves for fur trapping in the high Rocky Mountains. Although a handful of gold had been discovered at the confluence of Cherry Creek and the South Platte River (near today’s Children’s Museum), the mighty rush of gold seekers to the Pike’s Peak region that would make the 59’ers famous was six months away. As a young growing city, Denver’s possibilities were endless. A long list of future businessmen and politicians flocked to Denver, seeking their fortune. Among them were Gen. William Larimer, Samuel Curtis, William Newton Byers, E. P. Stout, John Routt and David Moffat, to name a few of Denver City’s founding fathers. The Christmas holidays of 1858 were particularly joyous for Denver City. Wild game was plentiful, as were potatoes, beans and dried fruit. All were prepared for the holiday meal. Richens L. Wooten had just arrived in Denver City with the intention of setting up a general store of sorts. Among his several wagonloads of merchandise, Wooten had many wooden kegs of “Taos Lightening.” Whiskey being almost nonexistent in Denver City, Wooten decided to make an impression with his new clientele by open-
ing a barrel or two and offering free whiskey to all. Naturally everyone accepted, word got around, and in no time, all of Denver City, as well as its rival town across the creek Auraria, were dipping cups of whiskey. The rivalry of the two towns was laid to rest, at least for the moment. Before the end of the celebration, Wooten was favorably known as “Uncle Dick,” and Denver City enjoyed their first holiday season. Wooten went on to become a prosperous merchant, while Denver City and Auraria resumed their feud. A very different Christmas Day occurred in the Colorado Rockies of 1806. President Thomas Jefferson had engaged a young lieutenant to explore the western region of his newly acquired Louisiana Purchase of 1803. Lt. Zebulon Montgomery Pike and his company of 23 men embarked from St. Louis in July 806 to discover the headwaters of the Arkansas River, as well as document the latitudes of the river and land. Provisions for such a journey included two riverboats, hardware, scientific instruments and plenty of food. What was lacking was a sufficient supply of winter clothing. This would prove disastrous. Pike and his men first saw the Colorado Rocky Mountains in mid-November 1806 from the plains of Kansas. Pike recorded the events in his journal: “I was satisfied that we had located a good route across the prairies, and Charles Press was too. I trusted the man, dour as he may be, simply because he drafted excellent maps and kept unimpeachable logs during my exploration. His readings, both at high noon and of the polestar
Lt. Zebulon Montgomery Pike climbed a Colorado peak, but it wasn’t “his” peak. Photos courtesy of Denver Public Library, Western History Collection
at night, were finer than any before attempted. Now he was daily advising me about how far we wandered from the 38th parallel. He had a certain irony in his eyes knowing full well that by all Hispanic accounts there is no practicable route over the Rockies at this latitude or even close by.” After wandering in a southeastern direction through what would later become Colorado Territory, Pike eventually found the Arkansas River near today’s town of Pueblo. Pike wrote in his journal: “We reached the valley of the Arkansas River in perfect ease, and I was satisfied that the exploration would proceed without difficulty. My outfitting had never been better despite limited funds, and we were proof against the worst that nature
could throw at us.” Unfortunately, Pike couldn’t have been more wrong. There was a small fort there, where he and his men stayed for a night. The group followed the Arkansas River westward into the Rockies. In late November, Pike and his company finally reached the base of the prominent peak they had seen from afar and named it Grand Peak. The group made plans to climb the great mountain the following day. According to Pike’s Journal: “Expecting to return to our camp that evening we left all blankets and provisions at the foot of the mountain. We commenced climbing up rocks, sometimes perpendicular; and after marching all day we encamped in a cave without blankets, victuals or water.”
The next day the summit was reached and to Pike’s astonishment, his “Grand Peak” was seen some distance away. He had actually climbed Cheyenne Mountain. Today, the Grand Peak near Colorado Springs, that Pike claimed could not be conquered, bears his name. Pike and his men, disheartened, continued the president’s orders, following the Arkansas River northwest, higher into the Rockies. The high altitude, bitter cold and biting wind took their toll on the animals, and the men were forced to trudge on foot for days through miserable snowstorms. Finally camp was made on the Arkansas River, near the mouth of Squaw Creek, at the base of Mount Antero. It was Christmas 1806. The day was very cold and snowing. From Pike’s Journal, “Eight hundred miles from the frontiers [sic] of our country, in the most inclement of weather, not one person clothed for winter, without blankets, and now laying down at night on the snow or wet ground; one side burning while the other side pierced with the cold wind. I will not speak of diet, as I conceive that to be benieth [sic] the consideration of a man on such a voyage. We spent the holiday as agreeably as could be expected.” Such was the dismal Christmas Day spent by Colorado’s most famous explorer, Zebulon Montgomery Pike. We should give Yuletide thanks to the early explorers and pioneers of long ago who dared to open up a new wilderness, enduring countless hardships that would lead to westward expansion and eventually Colorado, USA. Happy Holidays!
December 19, 2013 • THE VILLAGER • PAGE 29
How Denver became the
Christmas Capital of the World By Rosemary Fetter
very holiday season, thousands of wideeyed spectators delight in Denver’s Grand Illumination, a series of outdoor lighting displays that cut a glittering path from the City and County Building to Union Station. Often appearing on national news, the lights of Denver brighten the night sky during the holidays and glow through December, keeping shoppers in the holiday spirit. City and County lights remain in place after New Year’s to welcome the National Western Rodeo and Stock Show in early January. This holiday extravaganza, a cherished Denver tradition, dates back nearly a century. Denver’s love affair with holiday lighting can be credited to Frances Belford Wayne, a Central City girl and the crusading daughter of an Indiana Supreme Court justice and a social reformer. Judge James Belford moved his family to Central City during the gold rush days, becoming a member of the Territorial Supreme Court and Colorado’s first congressman. He was labeled the “Red-Headed Rooster of the Rockies” by his peers because of his passionate speeches and bright red hair, both of which were inherited by his daughter. His wife, Frances McEwen Belford, had a strong social conscience and reputedly read Dante and Shakespeare to the poor women in the mining camp while she rocked her daughter’s cradle. Mrs. Belford became the first woman named to the Colorado Board of Charities and a trustee of the State College of Education in Greeley and the agricultural college Fort Collins, now Colorado State University. Their daughter, nicknamed “Pinky,” made a name for herself in the days when women journalists were jokingly called “sob
Frances Belford Wayne, Denver’s Mother Christmas
Photos courtesy Denver Public Library Western History Department
sisters.” She began her career in 1906 as a drama and music critic for the Rocky Mountain News, quickly rising to the position of feature writer and investigative reporter. She was briefly married to educator Anthony Wayne, but they separated in 1908 and she never remarried. After a brief stint with the Chicago Examiner, Pinky returned to Denver to work for the bombastic Fred Bonfils and Harry Tammen at The Denver Post. During her career, along with interviewing hundreds of celebrities and writing stories on every topic from drug addiction to labor wars, she campaigned for laws to protect women and children, working with reformers like Judge Ben Lindsey, founder of the Juvenile Court system, and Emily Griffith, who created Denver’s Opportunity School for working students. Although critics accused her of “moralizing
Decorations and a Christmas tree, circa 1910 -1915.
and preaching,” her stories often hit home. In 1922, the University of Colorado awarded her a gold medal for “services on behalf of the common good.” Interestingly, Pinky’s most outstanding achievement would be her successful effort to make Denver world famous as the Queen City of outdoor Christmas lighting. Of course, electric holiday lighting was nothing new. The invention of the light bulb inspired the first electrically lit Christmas tree in New York City in 1882. The following year, Denver, a pioneer in the use of electricity, followed suit. The Lawrence Street Methodist Church proudly displayed a tree glowing with 30 incandescent bulbs, a demonstration orchestrated by University of Denver physics professor Sidney Short. Electric lights were used as early as 1892,
Denver’s 17th street decorated for Christmas sometime around 1920.
but they were very expensive. A string of lights cost at least $12, an average man’s weekly wages in 1903. No wonder many still lit their trees with candles and kept a water bucket handy. The first outdoor lighting, however, came about through coincidence. A Denver electrician named David Dwight Sturgeon, founder of the electric company, produced the first display in 1914 to cheer his young grandson, who was very ill and missing out on holiday festivities. Sturgeon dipped some ordinary light bulbs in red and green paint, connected them to electrical wire and strung the glowing lights on the branches of a pine tree outside the boy’s bedroom window. Both the child and the neighbors were delighted. Pinky Wayne, who organized and managed the Post Christmas party for underprivileged
children, picked up the story and wrote several articles on the topic. Soon people all over the city were driving by the Sturgeon home to inspect the novelty. Thanks to Pinky’s articles, the idea of electrical decoration took hold and Sturgeon became known as the “Father of Yule Lighting.” In 1918, Pinky organized the nation’s first outdoor lighting contest. Hundreds of Denver residences entered, and the venture received national publicity. Other towns and cities soon adopted the plan. The following year John Malpiede, at the time Denver’s only city electrician, decided to brighten the Christmas scene by replacing the white lights around Civic Center with colored red and green globes and added evergreen boughs to the lampposts. In 1920, he installed the first lighted Christmas tree in front of the State Capitol. Over the years, he added more lights and scavenged Christmas items from around the city for the annual display. In 1926, he persuaded Mayor Ben Stapleton to let him decorate the exterior of City Hall. By the late 1920s, Denver had become “The Christmas Capital of the World.” Nearly a century later, the city’s holiday lighting display is still the largest in the world. Interestingly, the colored electric globe evolved due to the efforts of Denver citizens led by Wayne, who compelled manufacturers to come up with an affordable product that would work indoors and outdoors regardless of the weather. As a result, electric billboards all over the nation soon began to flash with colored globes, to the eternal gratitude of advertisers. Thus, the flashing neon sign was born. In 1946, the Denver Branch of the Business and Professional Women’s Club named Wayne the Woman of the Year. She continued writing for The Post until she was fired due to a dispute with the managing editor. She moved back to her hometown of Central City and worked for a time at the Central City Register Call, succumbing to cancer in 1951.
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The Cupola’s Candid Cam Web feed is Littleton’s 24-hour ‘reality show’ By Peter Jones f you happen to see a group of people waving aimlessly in front of Littleton Municipal Courthouse, rest assured it’s not contagious. “It might look weird, but I know what they’re doing,” said City of Littleton webmaster Cathy Weaver, who drives by the popular spot several times a day. Those enthusiastic folks are waving at Littleton’s Cupola Cam II. If you missed Cupola Cam I, this new and improved bird’s eye view of Downtown Littleton is bigger, brighter and arguably better than its predecessor. With a few clicks of a mouse on the city website – www.littleton gov.org - anyone in the world can catch real-time moving images of Main Street, Arapahoe Community College and Carnegie Library, among a host of other sites. Why? Weaver hesitates briefly while searching for her words. “Entertainment,” she said, with some hesitance. “People use it to see the weather, see the traffic. My mom and dad use it to watch the candlelight walk because sometimes it’s too cold to come down.” Such visitors can also zoom in, move the camera around and even get panoramic views of Downtown Denver and Red Rocks Amphitheater. If more than one web-
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site visitor wants control, a virtual queue forms to the right. But back to those waving camera fans, which Weaver says typically have an intended audience – in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Bega, Australia, or even the Far East.
“I got a call from a guy in China who called to thank the city. His daughter lived in Littleton,” Weaver said. “People gather their friends and their relatives. They go down there with their cell phones and call Uncle Henry,
who’s in Virginia or whatever, and say, ‘OK, we’re here. Jump on the Internet.” Yes, indeed – even in this era of Skype and FaceTime. It was a use for Cupola Cam that few at the city had predicted. The official greeting site outside the courthouse was eventually established, mostly for safety reasons, after hand wavers began conglomerating around the Year of Sundays sculpture in middle of busy Littleton Boulevard.
“One family who had lots of children would go stand on that statue, call their relatives and wave – I thought, oh my gosh, that’s a little dangerous,” Weaver said. The Cupola Cam has become increasingly popular since the original camera was installed in 2002. The page averages 87 visits per day. The Cam does not record so it will not be very useful to Littleton police or angry privacy advocates. To view the Cam, click on “Community” or “Enjoy Littleton” from the city website homepage.
A view of Historic Downtown Littleton from Cupola Cam II as seen at www.littletongov.org. Workers install Cupola Candid Cam II on the top of Littleton Municipal Courthouse. The camera offers 24-hour online viewing of sites around Downtown Littleton.
Photo courtesy of City of Littleton
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