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Go Centennial! is gone

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Curtis Center for the Arts hosts patrons at the 2017 Winter’s Glow presentation

Henry Asencio puts the finishing touches on a figure sketch done live at Fascination St. Fine Art with a live model. See more on page 10.

Artist Erik Rieger of Lapis Gallery in Denver shoots out sparks with his handgrinder during in a metal-etching performance. See more on page 18.

New joint crime lab to streamline investigations Arapahoe, Douglas and Aurora finalize partnership fficials say cri es would be solved ore uickly and efficiently with the new illion ulti-jurisdictional south etro cri e lab now slated to open early ne t year Arapahoe and Douglas counties and the ity of Aurora have together put final approval on an intergovern ental agreeent to jointly build, e uip and staff a shared state-of-the-art facility for scientific cri inal investigations within the three jurisdictions The lab was the brainchild two years ago of Arapahoe ounty heriff David alcher and Douglas ounty heriff Tony purlock who brought

Aurora olice hief ick et job statutorily They ve just into talks about creating an al- beco e the de facto D A-proternative to the backlogged cessing place olorado ureau of nvestigaAt last count, Arapahoe tion ounty was was still awaittold by ing test their direcresults on tor that several hothe avericide and age ti e se ual-asit takes to sault cases process dating back D A evito dence was The new days lab that will and there prioriti e are so e the two cases where - Arapahoe County neighboring we ve counties Sheriff David had D A and the evidence third-largWalcher there over a est police year, aldepart ent cher said of s lab They in olorado would also be don t have the staffing to do all e uipped for blood-alcohol and this, and frankly it s not their narcotic tests, fingerprint analy-

We certainly welcome at a point in time for everybody in this whole judicial district to use the lab.

sis, fire-debris testing and ore This onth, per the sharedcost arrange ent, Douglas ounty is e pected to finali e the purchase of an undisclosed land parcel near its northern border, using funds fro the county s public-safety sales ta n e change, Arapahoe ounty and Aurora will foot the bill to staff the lab with to D A scientists e tried to look at years out, at what each agency is putting in total, whether it s in the front end or with e ployees to try to get it as fair as we could, alcher said n addition to the onsite D A specialists, each agency plans to send its own staff cri inalists to the lab to work on respective cases for the individual jurisdictions The ity of entennial, which contracts its law enforce ent through Arapahoe Continued on page 8

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Deputy arrested on DUI last month remains under suspension breath and observed other indicia said the department had comPermanent job status After the that led him to believe that Dep- mended its employees for taking won’t be addressed until uty incent was under the influ- immediate and appropriate acence of an alcoholic beverage,” tion. verdict is reached court Brooks wrote in a prepared state“They did the right thing in ment to the press. what was certainly a difficult cirprocess has A supervisor was notified of cumstance involving both a friend Vincent’s condition, according to and colleague,” Brooks wrote.

A veteran Arapahoe County concluded, Brooks, and the deputy was taken No booking photo was taken, sheriff’s deputy arrested last to an administrative area at the she said, because Vincent was remonth on suspicion of DUI while his work county Justice Center, where he leased on a summons. on duty remained suspended was eventually booked, suspend“After the court process has without pay, but had not been terstatus will be Jeffrey Vincent ed from his position and released concluded, his work status will be minated at press time. to a relative. addressed,” Brooks later wrote in The case was first covered under the influence and “And yes, we do regularly rea follow-up email to The Villager. addressed. ofthedriving last week by CBS4, which reprohibited use of a weapon lease on a summons for individu- “For the most part, our personnel ported that Jeffrey Vincent, 44, failed a blood-alcohol sobriety test after driving a county vehicle with an inmate inside about an hour after coming on his 7 a.m. work shift.

Vincent was arrested by his own department Jan. 3 on charges

-Julie Brooks, Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office

while into icated, as confir ed

by Julie Brooks, public-information officer for the sheriff s office “Shortly after Deputy Vincent began his shift, a fellow employee smelled the odor of an alcoholic beverage in Deputy Vincent’s

als when we do not have concerns about showing up to court, they are cooperative, and there are no aggravating circumstances,” Brooks wrote. “We did maintain his duty weapon …”

The sheriff’s spokeswoman

matters are not matters of public record, but either way, it will not be revisited until the court case is done. I cannot speculate as to what will happen.”

Vincent had worked for the sheriff s office since

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program offering free transportation to the Dry Creek Road light rail station, will officially hit the brakes at p this riday, eb The fully subsidized program has allowed anyone living or working in RTD’s Dry Creek Call-n-Ride service area to catch a free trip to or from the station via the Lyft ride-sharing service.

The soon-to-end program, built around a Go Centennial smartphone app, was funded in large part through a $200,000 grant from Denver South Transportation Management Association and a matching grant from the city t was believed to be the first program of its kind in the nation. ince last August, ore than preregistered Centennial residents, workers and visitors have taken about yft rides to light rail, co pleting what program boosters have called the first-and-last- ile challenge of public transportation.

Data analysis to gauge Go Centennial’s success will not begin in earnest unt il after the service’s official conclusion this week, but Mayor Cathy Noon is cautiously optimistic.

“I need RTD to tell me what the ridership looked like,” she said.

“Were there less people parked in the lot? Did it change behavior?

There can be success in this program looking at it in a number of different ways.”

Per the most recent data provided

Mayor Cathy Noon launches the Go Centennial pilot program last August. The free Lyft rides to the Dry Creek Road light rail station end this week.

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by the city, last month 286 Lyft rides were provided for an average of per day. Usage increased in recent onths with rides in Dece ber, in ove ber, and in ctober. Sixty-seven percent of riders have taken more than one ride. The average cost to the program per Lyft ride was $4.76.

Although the pilot program is coming in for a landing, Noon hopes the service will eventually resurface in some form after the balance sheet is analyzed.

“I think we should explore some other avenues—it could be anything from, what if we try the east side of the area of I-25 that doesn’t have a de and r do we help get our businesses to understand that they can offer this service and we don’t necessarily have to. These are the discus-

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sions I believe we’ll be having,” the mayor said.

Go Centennial was the brainchild of Centennial’s Innovation Team, or i-team, which serves as a sort of outof-the-box in-house think tank for the City Council. entennial was one of cities selected in to participate in a $45 million local-government program of Bloomberg Philanthropies, the foundation of former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Centennial, a sprawling suburb of housing developments and business centers, had chosen transportation as the object of its “innovation.”

With predators on the run, rats on the rise

Disease has decreased the number of coyotes in the south metro area in the past several years, and as a result rats have been reported on the increase.

“Mange hit the fox and coyote populations pretty heavily, and since they feed on mice, rats, and rabbits, it makes sense that their populations are on the rise, ittleton u ane fficer Terry Carr said.

Property owners can also minimize rats from becoming a nuisance with a few simple tips: • Keep all garbage cans covered and do not accumulate trash.

• Weather-strip garage doors so they close tightly. rovide tight-fitting covers for crawl spaces and compost bins.

• Keep garden sheds closed and check garage shelves and storage lofts regularly for evidence of rats.

• Seal all openings around pipes, cables and wires that enter walls and foundations.

• Repair damaged ventilation screens. tack firewood off the ground and away from buildings and fences.

• Thin or remove dense vegetation, such as ivy and harvest fruits/ nuts, regularly.

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A catty column if ever there was one Driving to work, one sees so many people out walking their dogs. The walk serves two purposes— ex ercising the dog and the owner.

What I don’t see is anyone walking their cat. Somehow cats just get off living in our homes, using litter box es and spending their days lounging comfortably on soft carpets.

Sometimes they are eager to see who is at the door and purring while rubbing against a visitor’s leg. Cats love to be petted and have their ears scratched, but they don’t like to be e d fir Mother cats instinctively move their kittens by grabbing them by the back of their little necks. All cats just go i i r bbed fir b t eb o t e ne oin b to how their mothers grabbed them.

To my delight, the 2016 December Elks Magazine had a feature entitled “The Humor of Cats.” The article q uotes English humorist P.G. Wodehouse in stating, “Cats as a class have never gotten over the snootiness caused by the fact that in ancient Egypt they were worshipped as gods.”

The article written by Glenn Liebman says cats reside in 35 percent of American households with an average of two cats in a home. Statistics show that there are about 86 million pet cats.

The article q uotes cat writer Paul Gallico: “Everything a cat is and does physically is to me beautiful, lovely and stimulating, soothing, attractive, and an enchantment.”

The magazine q uotes Mark Twain: “When a man loves cats, I am his friend and comrade.” ( Guess Mark and I would be friends.)

Writing of the independence of cats, writer Ellen Perry Berkeley

spoke the simple truth: “Every cat owner knows nobody owns a cat.”

Paul Gray relates a similar theme, “One must love a cat on its own terms.”

French philosopher Michel de Montaigne once wondered, “When I play with my cat, how do I know that she is not passing time with me, rather than I with her? ” ien e fi tion riter ndre i e orton s e u ted that cat independence ex plains why they are so beloved by writers, saying, “Perhaps it is because cats do not live b u n tterns do not fit t e se es into res ribed behavior, that they are so united to creative people.”

V eterinarian Louis Camuti writes, “Cat people are different, to the ex tent that they generally are not conformists. How could they be, with a cat running their lives? ” British author W.L. George noted that cats’ intelligence is demonstrated by the fact that they know how to obtain ood it out bor s e ter it out onfine ent nd o e without penalties.”

Sir Walter Scott has written, “Cats are a mysterious kind of folk. There is more passing in their minds than we are aware of.”

Author Helen Powers relates, “Y ou can tell your cat anything and he’ll still love you. If you lose your job or your best friend, your cat will think no less of you.”

The wonderful cat article closes with a q uote from famed cookbook author Julia Childs who states, “A house without cats is like a life without sunshine.”

I hope all of you cat lovers enjoy this salute to cats.

‘Being There’ with the president who doesn’t read

The last two weeks have been rough on our newly-elected president— the Muslim ban rejected by the U.S. Court of Appeals, Nordstrom’s canceling his daughter’s clothing line, Kellyanne Conway breaking ethics rules in publicly endorsing Ivanka’s fashion line, and Trump’s Supreme Court nominee calling the president’s insults to the federal judiciary “demoralizing” and “disheartening.”

Rarely do movies portend events that come to fruition in the future. In 1979, the Academy Award-winning Being There was uniq ue. Peter Sellers, as Chance, is a middleaged illiterate who works in a large Washington, D.C. mansion for an elderly and reclusive millionaire. Chance is a master gardener who cannot read or write, but does watch a lot of television.

When his employer dies, the will does not provide for Chance’s future and he is forced to leave the estate. Finding himself alone in the streets of Washington with only suit se fi ed it fine ot es e is it b i onene owned by wealthy Republican mogul Ben Ryan, played

by Melvin Douglas, who takes Chance home to recover.

Chance is invited to several political parties at Ryan’s home where Chance is introduced to guests as Chauncey Gardiner. When asked political q uestions, “Chauncey” responds in a gardener’s vernacular. When a prominent economist, whom Chance had seen on TV , asks if he had seen the program, Chauncey said yes and says he thought it was interesting, but adds that for a tree to grow properly its roots must be watered very deeply.

The economist thinks Chauncey’s remarks were brilliant. After that, Chauncey becomes a celebrity. He appears on local and national TV talk shows and is asked to attend political receptions. Then, Ben Ryan, who was being groomed to be the nex t Republican presidential nominee, dies unex pectedly. At Ryan’s funeral, Republican moguls gather to discuss who should replace Ryan. Unanimously, the

BY BILL answer is Chauncey Gardiner.

HOLEN Our current president shares some of the same q ualities of Chauncey. By his own admission, he doesn’t read— he gets his news from TV and lacks any understanding of the functions of government or the Constitution.

Recently, the president had to rescind a presidential directive promoting his Chief Strategist Steve Bannon to the National Security Council. In the same order, he also removed the secretary of defense and the director of the CIA from the NSC. It was discovered that the president failed to read what he had signed.

Trump must learn from the unfortunate mistakes he and his staff have made over the last two weeks. He must stop insulting the federal judiciary and understand that words matter when coming from the president’s mouth. His off-the-cuff remarks have already insulted foreign leaders and are impacting our foreign-policy commitments abroad. He needs to rely on all the federal departments and agencies to provide information on all critical issues.

That’s their job!

Protectionism fails, free trade works Here we go again—it’s protectionism time.

Protectionism vs. free trade has again become a big political issue.

When will “leaders” in both of our political parties who advocate unworkable simplistic answers to complicated economic problems ever learn that “protectionism” is not the answer to our international economic problems.

Every day, these opportunistic politicians play to the headline writers with their statements that “imports are bad,” but “protectionism is good.”

“Save America,” they scream by closing our borders to imported goods.

We are warned over and over again that we Americans ust be protected fro i ported goods flooding our shores.

Industry lobbyists and a growing number of our senators and congressmen are sure that they have found the remedy that will cure our economic problems. They are positive that once they prohibit or limit foreign products from reaching our shores, A erica s trade deficits will disappear and we will be saved fro another economic disaster.

But history has taught us just the opposite. The years 1929-1930 are just an instant behind us in history’s span of time. Then as now, our country was faced with a trade deficit What did our “leaders” do in those years to solve their economic problems?

In December 1929, Rep. Willis Hawley, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, called for public hearings on his tariff bill, which by the following May had passed the House.

Meanwhile in the Senate, a similar protection bill carried by Sen.

Smoot passed that chamber. By protecting Americans from imports, our citizens were told that prosperity would come to all, but it didn’t.

The notorious “Smoot-Hawley Bill” did succeed, but in only half of its purpose. U.S. imports, which in 1929 were $5.9 billion, fell to $4.4 billion in 1930. In 1931, they fell to $3.1 billion and dropped to a low of $2.1 billion in 1932. The other half of the

BY MORT MARKS bill’s objective, to bring prosperity to all, failed miserably.

As we restricted imports from other countries, this in turn triggered a fatal cycle. Other nations soon imposed retaliatory tariffs and trade barriers against our products. Soon, international trade doors closed to one and all around the world.

The economic history of the ‘30s is a well-known story. Business not only got sick, but its sickness, in turn, actually caused many foreign governments to die or become belligerent.

Historians and economists are convinced that the Japanese, for example, turned to conquest only to replace the business lost to them because of the depression produced by our protectionist policies.

The truth is that a trade deficit could be benefiting us ore than harming us. For example, when our foreign trading partners sell us goods, they earn dollars. These dollars are then reinvested in the United States.

The Wall Street Journal has informed us that, “The U.S. exported over 2.1 million cars in 2014 and is now the world’s third-largest auto exporter after Germany and Japan.”

Tariffs are all pain and no gain. Let us remember at least this one lesson from history: Free trade works. protectionism fails!

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Reverend Martin Niemoller “In Germany, the Nazis first came for the communists, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a communist. Then they came for the Jews, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a Jew. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a trade unionist. Then they came for the Catholics, and I didn’t speak up because I was a Protestant. Then they came for me, and by that time there was no one left to speak for me!”

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Watergate revisited: “I am not a crook”

I am minion, hear me roar

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Nimord or minion. not sure which is worse According to at least two members of the emerging time-travel community on Twitter, I am the former—not so much because In recent weeks, I have become an avid one from investigating the fake deduction, a skeptical of their ability to tour other reader of national and international news, claiming he was “not a crook.” Yes, that is centuries, but because was perceived to mainly to keep up on the ever-changing the subject of the speech where he used that world we live in. On one website I visit daiinfa ous line As ore and ore pressure have taken sides in their insular debate about ly, I found a fascinating piece on a 100-year- came to bear on Nixon, he claimed that the whether following someold law that was resurrected in 1972 during IRS had audited the returns in question withone on Twitter constitutes

BY PETER Watergate. out making any changes. an endorsement.

JONES U.S. citizens have been However, a leak from t doesn t, in y view req uired to submit private the Joint Committee on More recently, a meminformation to the feds Taxation revealed his taxes ber of a local city council since the Civil War. The and that he owed almost has likened ecky sterarticle goes on to ex plain $500,000 more in taxes. wald, our managing editor, “Congress has struggled No, he was not a crook. and myself to “minions” to balance the privacy inSo the Joint Committee in our roles as Villager terests of tax payers with voted 9-to-1 to release the e ployees the public’s right to know. report to the public and Minions, you know— Eventually, Congress deinclude his confidential ta those small yellowish sincided that tax information returns. gle-celled creatures servs ou d re in onfidenti Congress can still reing despicable asters, ex cept in two situations. lease someone’s tax returns at least per niversal s co puter-ani ated First, it authorized the presi“as long as a disclosure

BY BECKY OSTERWALD dent to determine whether serves a legitimate commovie of the same name. any tax information could mittee purpose.”

According to ebster s, a inion by be disclosed. And in 1924 , it gave the same This past weekend ep ill ascrell, definition can be several things a favorite, power to certain congressional committees.”

D-N.J., who serves on the House Ways and especially one who is a fawning, servile folHere is where Watergate kicks in. In eans o ittee, penned a letter to ep lower, a subordinate official, or a istress 1973 and 1974, Congress used this act evin rady, chair an of the co ittee, to or para our against President Richard Nixon when he re uest resident Tru p s returns by eb In editing the words of others, I like to erroneously claimed a huge tax deduction , fro either the president or the think of yself as ore of a superhero, saving when he gave his official papers to the owever, rady has refused to do so readers fro the often-longwinded opines of National Archives. As it turned out Nixon Any bets where this is headed? These tax politicians and, well, subordinate officials claimed more then $200,000 in charitable returns are the only way to know once and erhaps in y so eti e life as a corporate deductions when in reality it was under for all what a tangled web of business deals co unicator, was ore of a para our, but $10,000.

Trump has throughout the world. always e pected flowers in the orning i on, being i on, tried to stop any— editorial@villagerpublishing.com peaking of city officials and their sycophants, have you been keeping up with the ongoing searches urphy, and in discussions rehashing the election My wife and I were in the Marriott Denver South conference room with two massive television screens on discovered what urphy had been working on roject urpose, a co unity training progra that entored the east wall projecting o ews coverage of the at-risk inner-city youth and taught them life skills. election returns e were surrounded by people ne of y ca paign the es had been what dewith the number growing larger every minute. ro the podiu our good friend Derrick ilscribed as irst orld Third orld epublicans speak in irst orld ter s The black burn, vice-chairman of the Colorado and brown communities of inner-city epublican arty, was announcing Denver think and act pri arily in nationwide election results that were Third World terms of survival, getincreasingly positive and reflecting so e serious unforeseen progress for ting through the week, putting food the on a national basis on the table.

The same was not true in my The highfalutin rhetoric of own race in Congressional District ca paigns, talk of interna1, essentially Denver and Jefferson tional relations, and business counties and part of Arapahoe y proble s didn t reach the single opponent, -year incu bent De oAfrican-American mother of three juggling daycare, school, mulcrat Diana DeGette, was easily ahead and basking in her victory while surtiple jobs and figuring out how to rounded by increasingly disappointdiscipline and connect with her ed Democrats. She had won, but the 15-year-old son with two younger national party had been crushed as siblings. badly as she had beaten me.

Enter Donald urphy, who had or e and y tea , the uestion been working on those exact issues

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for city anagers in Arapahoe ounty f course, you haven t ou ve got a life As it happens, both entennial and ittleton are in the throes of finding that perfect so eone to walk a tightrope between the politics of city business and the practical matter of what can actually get done. No wonder the average anager keeps his job for just two or three years— a little like a baseball manager, but with cats instead of players to herd A ong the recent finalists for ittleton s top nonelected job has been Thomas Tho as yes, that s his name. He is the former city manager of Rock Island, Ill. The quirk here is that when he would be called “City Manager Thomas” in formal meetings, Thomas would never know if he were being shown respect, condescension or informality.

My dad once had an unfortunate co-worker na ed udy udy ordy, lordy This all reminds me of when I once interviewed the late eorge oober indsey on my radio show. The onetime co-star of The Andy Griffith Show was known for his faithful i personations of a few celebrities, well, one in particular could not help but end that live broadcast by asking indsey just as i abors often did on television—to “take off on Cary Grant.”

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Twain kindergarten teacher helps littlest learners find their way

BY BILL YOUMANS

“Crisscross applesauce” is kinder-speak for sitting cross-legged, and ackie rotherton is fluent in such phrases, including a class favorite, “1-2-3, look at me, 1-2, my eyes on you.”

Brotherton is the beloved kindergarten teacher at Centennial’s Mark Twain Elementary School and teaches everything from reading and math to the correct way to use scissors and glue.

“I love kindergarten and it feels like home to me. It’s the place I’ve always wanted to land,” she said. “I really have a heart for young children. I don’t talk down to them and I really enjoy them and have fun with them. That makes learning more engaging for them and makes teaching more engaging for me.”

Since kindergarten is a critical link between early childhood care and the structure of elementary school, it requires special teaching knowledge and skills, and Brotherton has been the first teacher for hundreds of LPS students as they enter the public-education system. While she had stints in first-grade and second-grade classrooms, she prefers the challenge of helping kindergartners as they are introduced to school. n that first day of school, so e

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kindergartners come through the door having never been to preschool, so the school environment is brand new to them,” Brotherton said.

“Then you have kids who have been to preschool or maybe daycare and they have more of those schoolroom behaviors in place. That’s what the beginning of the year is about, making sure we can get everybody on the same page in terms of learning behaviors so we can teach them.”

Parent Amy Gamber raves about Brotherton’s teaching style.

“I could go on and on about how wonderful Mrs. Brotherton is, but basically she is like a mother away from home for our kids. She has a great understanding of them. She makes them feel comfortable, safe and warm,” Gamber said.

One of the biggest challenges is separation anxiety.

“These little ones need so much handholding when they come in the door that first day, so we work to help manage those fears,” Brotherton said.

Principal David Hilliard calls Brotherton the perfect kindergarten teacher.

“She’s calm, patient, creative, flexible, sincere and high energy— and her persona invites you in and makes you feel welcome and included.” Hilliard said. “… Kindergarten teachers like Ms. Brotherton have a profound impact on children’s lives and prepare them for continuing success in school and life.”

Today’s kindergarten is not the kindergarten of 10 years ago, and the expectations are challenging for these young students. When parents come to the classroom door at the end of the day to pick up their kids, the first thing they ask is, ow was your day?”

At Mark Twain, the answers usually come with big smiles and happy faces, courtesy of Brotherton’s presence in their lives.

ented high school students. Master of Ceremonies and auctioneer for the evening is former Denver Bronco, Reggie Rivers. Speakers include Dr. Harry Bull, superintendent of Cherry Creek Schools, and Matthew Doyle, chairman of the foundation’s board of directors.

The gala will be held at the Hyatt Regency DTC, 7800 E. Tuffs Ave. in Denver The “Invest in Success” Gala will support providing funding to all schools and to students at all levels and from all backgrounds, investing in innovative initiatives

and programs that prepare our students for the future, building long-term relationships with individuals and businesses in order to benefit students.

Individual tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available at ccsdfoundation.org/gala2017.

The event is sponsored by Cherry Creek Schools Foundation, 1st Bank, EKS&H, Westerra Credit Union, Health One, Kaiser Permanente, J.P. Morgan, ARROW, Lewan Technology, MDC Foundation, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, DLR Group, M.A. Meyer Construction and JHL Constructors.

For more information, contact Anders Nelson at 303-919-2308.

County 4-H still accepting new members for program year

There is still time to join Arapahoe County 4-H and participate in the 2017 Arapahoe County Fair. Youth ages 5 to 18 are invited to enroll by April 1 to enter a project such as cooking, photography, cats or dogs into the fair, which takes place July 27-30.

The program offers more than 60 general, home-economics and animal project areas. A project involves learning a new skill over several weeks or months through hands-on learning.

Some of the county’s most popular projects are shooting sports, cake decorating, clothing construction, rabbits and dogs. Llamas and alpacas are

a new animal project this year.

Small animals, including poultry, can be raised in most cities and give 4-H youth who live in urban settings the opportunity to learn about raising animals. Cats are another new animal project. It caps off with a show at the fairgrounds July 22. 4-H also offers numerous STEM projects, such as robotics and rocketry.

Children under the age of 8 may participate in the Cloverbud project, where they learn about a variety of subjects and have fun in a noncompetitive setting.

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have the opportunity to show at the start fair.

The county also hosts optional contests throughout the year, such as cake decorating, speech demonstrations, creative cooks and a talent show. 4-H youth participate in community service projects, fundraisers, conferences and camps that help grow their leadership skills.

Currently, more than 300 members ae in Arapahoe County’s 4-H program. Youth are welcome to join one of the 14 local clubs from Littleton to Deer Trail, or start a new club with a group of friends and an adult volunteer lubs fill up fast and may not be accepting members close to the April deadline.

For more information or to receive a list of current 4-H clubs, call the 4-H ffice at Arapahoe ounty Extension at 303-730-1920 or visit arapahoe.extension.colostate.edu.

The annual fee for new members is $50, which includes any number of projects with curriculum. The fee for Cloverbuds is $40 and the volunteer fee is $5. Enrollment is open until April 1.

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Become a Spellbinders Storyteller!

Ignite imaginations, encourage literacy, connect generations

Your dog might not be as lucky as this fellow. Beware of icecovered water.

Photo courtesy of Cunningham Fire Protection

Dog rescue prompts warning about ice-covered water Cunningham Fire Protection responded Feb. 7 to a dog that was stranded in a pond off South Yosemite Circle in unincorporated Arapahoe County. Crews quickly rescued the dog by donning water-rescue suits. The dog was removed from the water safely and turned over to Aurora Animal Shelter, which reunited it with its owner.

CFP would like to remind everyone that ice-covered bodies of water can seem solid and safe to stand on, even when they are not and can be very dangerous.

The fire district would re ind all dog owners to keep dogs on a leash when they are around these

All Colorado driver’s license offices to close early

All state and county Colorado driver license offices will close at 3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17, for a technology upgrade. This closure does not affect county title and registration offices, but does impact the driver license services offered in the following county otor vehicle offices Arapahoe, Baca, Cheyenne, Douglas, El Paso, Kiowa, Kit Carson, Lake, Lincoln, Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington and Yuma. ffices will re ain closed on Monday, Feb. 20, in observance of Presidents’ Day, and will reopen at their regularly-scheduled times on Tuesday, Feb. 21.

Due to the technology upgrade, driver-based online services, including driver license and identification card renewal, address change and emergency contact information will not be available from Feb. 17-20. Services such as appointment scheduling and motor vehicle registration renewal will remain available.

The Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles, appreciates the public’s patience during this closure and while we adjust to our new technology and apologi es for any inconvenience. or a list of office locations and hours, please visit colorado. gov/dmv/locations. For a list of office closures and delays, please visit colorado gov pacific d v closures-and-delays.

bodies of water. If a dog or a person has fallen into the icy water, call 911 immediately.

Cherry Creek Spellbinders Storytellers share the rich oral tradition of tales that teach and enchant. Rather than read stories, Spellbinders Storytellers tell live stories to kids of all ages. Working with teachers and activities directors, volunteer storytellers enhance literacy, stimulate imagination and broaden multicultural understanding.

A Spellbinders Storyteller learns many types of stories (fables, folktales, and fairytales), has access to extensive collections of stories and online resources, voluntarily tells stories either on a regular self-chosen schedule or stand-alone opportunities to students of Cherry Creek schools, shares information and develops relationships with teachers, students, and other storytellers, and has opportunities to tell at community events and at our libraries, museums, camps and festivals.

Storytellers receives plentiful training and support with 12 hours of instruction and practice prior to telling, consultation with a ertified Spellbinders Trainer, the opportunity to shadow experienced story-

tellers, the chance to attend monthly chapter meetings with mini-workshops, and interaction with fellow volunteers for story ideas and suggestions.

For more information about Cherry Creek Spellbinders, Douglas County Spellbinders or upcoming classes, contact Jim Hilton jmh629@comcast. net Cherry Creek chapter president, or Cathy Lichty catlichty@2mail. co certified pellbinders trainer Spellbinders is an award winning

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ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Arapahoe Philharmonic Eastern Powers

Feb. 17, Dmitri Shostakovich: Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Op. 77 with soloist Phoenix Avalon, violin. South Suburban Christian Church, 5601 S. Broadway. Tickets: 303-781-1892 or visit devinpatrickhughes.com.

Arapahoe Community College Media Mixed Art Exhibit

Through March 8, in the Colorado Gallery of the Arts at ACC, featuring contemporary art by Ken Elliott, Victoria Eubanks, Janic McDonald, Carol Ann Waugh and Mary Williams. Opening reception will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 5-7 p.m. Display open Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Info: Trish Sangelo at trish.sangelo@arapahoe.edu or 303797-5212.

MOA presents light-based sculpture

Through March 24, “Then and Now” by Dorothy and Mel Tanner. MOA Indoor Gallery, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Info: 303-806-0444.

Littleton Symphony Orchestra

March 31 at 7:30 p.m., The Titan with Geraldine Walther on the violin.

Tickets at LittletonSymphony.org.

May 12 at 7:30 p.m., King of Instruments with Brook Ferguson on the flute.

Tickets at LittletonSymphony.org.

Arapahoe Philharmonic

Feb. 17, Eastern Powers, Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor with Phoenix Avalon as violin soloist. South Suburban Christian Church, 7275 S. Broadway, Littleton. For tickets call 303-781-1891.

March 31, Mystery of the Enigma, Winner of the T. Gordon Parks Concerto Competition. South Suburban Christian Church, 7275 S. Broadway, Littleton. For tickets call 303-781-1891.

March 25 – April 1, Arapahoe Community College will host a portrait exhibition, Champions of Change in the Jantzen Gallery at the ACC Art & Design Center. This exhibit will be open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and weekends from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. An artist lecture by Jess T. Dugan entitled A Decade of Visual

Activism will accompany this show on March 28, at 7 p.m. in the Waring Theatre.

EVENTS

Coffee with a Cop

Feb. 16, 7:30-9 a.m., Join Englewood Police at Starbucks (Bates Avenue and Broadway).

Home Fire Prevention Campaign

Feb. 18, American Red Cross and the City of Englewood are teaming up with city and civic groups to visit Englewood homes to install smoke alarms where needed. The volunteers will also be teaching about what to do if a fire starts.

Volunteers and various partner agencies will meet at 8 a.m. at Cherrelyn Elementary, 4500 S. Lincoln St. for training and event instructions. Neighborhood canvasing and installations will start at 9 a.m. To volunteer, visit: bit.ly/2jjjPDw or metrovolunteers.org/a0C4400000RI80a.

Denver Botanic Gardens

Feb. 18, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Bumblebee Jamboree, Botanic Gardens 1007 York St., Denver. This family-friendly concert is the perfect winter escape for children ages 10 and younger. Sing along and dance to original and traditional songs by Dr. Noize. Tickets at botanic gardens.org.

Valentine’s special halfprice sale book sale

Feb. 18, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mary Reed Building, 2199 S. University on the DU Campus.

All books are donated. Regular prices average from $2 to $5. All profits go to DU libraries.

Seventh Annual Prom Dress Exchange

March 4, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., hosted by Noah’s of Westminster, 11885 N. Bradburn Blvd. Metro teens can shop for the dress of their dreams from thousands of gently-used and brand-new designer items. Entrance is free, but a valid student ID and a $10 donation is requested if the student finds a dress. Info: promdressexchange.org or call 303-875-4783.

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March 17, In the parlance of Cork, a “Gat” is a drink shared with friends. Join

of greater value will be open for the entire auction. Descriptions and photos of each item are available with the bid sheet at the cashier’s desk. Bidders can also ask to have the cases opened for closer inspection of the items.

Auction items are from every genre. A partial list includes: • Nobel Peace Prize winner Desmond

René Heredia

Flamenco Fantasy Dance Theatre present

Gypsy Flamenco Fire An evening of live flamenco music and dance

Saturday, March 4th at 7 p.m.

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National Jewish Health Beaux Arts Freedom Ball

Feb. 25, cocktails at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7:30 p.m. This is the 20th anniversary of the black-tie event to support compassionate care and groundbreaking research at National Jewish Hospital.

Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum, 7711 E. Academy Blvd. Info: Clem Connolley at 303-728-6546 or ConnollyC@njhealth.org or visit ColoradoBeauxArtsBall.com.

March 3, Fifth annual event for cocktail hour, dinner, live music and dancing to Funkiphino. Reggie Rivers will serve as emcee and auctioneer. Early-bird pricing $125 through Jan. 31. Tickets: 303-6920270.

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LIFE

Schools For Girls

A new nonprofit in the Denver community has launched its 130 Campaign, which is committed to helping girls receive a quality education. The goal is to raise $130,000 in honor of the 130 million girls who deserve an education as a human right. Info: schoolsforgirls.org.

FREE EDUCATIONAL CLASSES

March 1, Doctors discuss the importance of Health and Hormones. Do you suffer from stress, adrenal fatigue, hormonal imbalance? Our mission is to educate our community and guide you toward health and happiness. 2305 E. Arapahoe Road No. 123, Centennial.

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Highline Community Church

6160 S. Wabash Way Route 66 Sundays at 10:30 a.m., Join trip through the 66 books of the Bible taught

by Dr. Bob Beltz. Children’s church and childcare are provided.

Got Questions? Join Alpha Feb. 16, an 11-week series at Greenwood Community Church to discuss

Third annual Bemis used-book silent-auction

The third annual Bemis Library Silent Auction is a two-part fourweek uiet sale with very special books and other items on display and open for bidding through eb Then, new ite s will be set up and open for bidding from Feb. - arch Bidding on four very special items

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GALentine’s Day

Feb. 18, All young ladies are invited to come together for a catered mimosa brunch to celebrate women and make new gal friends at the same time at Wellshire’s Fellowship Hall. The cost is $15, payable by cash or check on the day.

Childcare is available. RSVP (include your childcare needs) by Feb. 12 to Kris Griffith at kgriffith@wpcdenver.org.

Feb. 21, 7-8:30 p.m., Alpha Marriage Course. Dinner and instruction to strengthen your marriage. There is no fee for the seven-week course.

Feb. 19, Rev. Katie Robb Davis continues our examination of the Sermon on the Mount by exploring Matthew 5:3848. Music in worship includes Help Us Accept Each Other at 9 a.m. and Come Sing, Ye Choirs Exultant by Carl Schalk at 11 a.m. Wellshire Church is located at 2999 S. Colorado Blvd.

Tutu’s autographed and authenticated memoir No Future Without Forgiveness • A pristine three-volume boxed set of the sheet music written and performed by James Taylor over his 50-year career • A Dr. Seuss book for adults written in the 1930’s when Theodor Geisel’s career was just beginning • Two books written by Denver detective and novelist Ray Humphreys, which bookend his career—one crime-noir novel from 1934 and a signed estern novel fro • A children’s library of Golden Books eight of the are first editions • The two-volume set, published in 1884 and 1885, of President Ulysses Grant’s memoirs • The complete novels of Jane Austen four volu es in its own bo A inscribed first-edition book of Booth Tarkington’s short stories • Four 914 reproductions of Western artist O.C. Setzler’s paintings of Reservation Buck, Squaw, Cattle Rustler and L’Voyageur, framed in 1971 at Thomas Gilcrease Institute in Tulsa, Okla.

Parents Day Out - 201718 Registration

New families may register on Feb. 25. Contact PDO director Gail Hartman at ghartman@wcdenver.org with questions. Wellshire Church is located at 2999 S. Colorado Blvd.

March 1, Ash Wednesday Worship at 6 p.m., Wellshire Church is located at 2999 S. Colorado Blvd.

SOCIAL

Colorado Ballet Firebird Gala

Feb. 23, Fundraiser to benefit Colorado Ballet’s Professional Company’s education, community-engagement programs and academy scholarships.

Tickets: coloradoballet.org/gala.

SAVE THE DATE Colorado Neurological Institute Gala

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Joint crime lab Continued from Page 1 County, is also effectively an indirect funding partner on the lab.

“We feel it’s going to be a great benefit, entennial ayor Cathy Noon said. “We are thrilled that the partnership between all the communities is coming together. That would be a lot to do for one city. Douglas County having that dedicated tax is critical and we so appreciate that. Good things happen when we work together Aurora is expected to be the lab’s biggest user due to its higher crime rate and swath of direct law enforcement responsibility. With the notable exception of Centennial, the county sheriffs’ enforcement roles are largely limited to unincorporated areas.

Walcher says the other cities within the two counties would also be potential lab clients, though their involvement is expected to be less formal, at least in the beginning.

“We certainly welcome at a point in time for everybody in this whole judicial district to use the lab, the Arapahoe sheriff said District Attorney George Brauchler, whose jurisdiction includes Arapahoe, Douglas and much of county-straddling Aurora, has been supportive, having told the county commissioners who OK’d the deal about the importance of timely forensic evidence to clear and convict.

Hopes are to eventually bring the rest of the 18th Judicial District—the agencies in the much smaller Elbert and Lincoln counties—into the lab’s formal partnership. The 18th is the largest judicial district in the state with just under one million residents.

If the land purchase goes as planned, groundbreaking would begin within the next few months.

Denver and Jefferson counties each have their own crime labs.

SeniorChoices

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SeniorChoices Choices A comprehensive guide to products and services for active & vibrant senior adults

Make vacations and travel a key component of retirement When the time comes to bid farewell to conference calls, meetings and daily commutes, retirees have open schedules to fill with whichever activities they choose. Travel is one exciting way to pass the time.

Traveling can be a rewarding prospect for active seniors, particularly those who successfully preplanned for retirement and have the income to fund various excursions. Many seniors, both in the United States and Canada, find that travel tops their to-do lists once they retire. According to Senior Travel Magazine, new travel options are emerging for newly minted retirees looking for something a little different from the status quo.

The list of destinations retirees have at their disposal is limitless.

The following ideas are some of the more popular ways retirees choose to travel.

Road trips rule. Taking to the highways and byways is an excellent way to see the country. Seniors can customize their routes depending on which places they want to visit. RV travel can be as comfortable or as rustic as travelers prefer. Many seniors spend months traveling in their campers, which offer many of the same

excursions and hotel rooms can be bundled into one affordable, confusion-free price.

Go cruising. Speaking of allinclusive vacationing, cruising seems tailor-made for those ages 50 and older because it offers the convenience of accommodations, food, entertainment, and transportation all in one. The vari various activities offered on the ship

amenities of home. Campsites and special RV hook-up sites offer the other necessities of traveling the open road.

Genealogical tourism is popular. People hoping to trace their ancestry and visit their ancestral homelands are one of the fastestgrowing travel segments. Visiting an old church in Europe where ancestors were married or buying food from a market in which a great aunt or uncle once worked leads retirees on many international adventures. Such trips provide travelers with a unique opportunity to understand their roots up close and personal while enjoying some international travel along the way.

Exotic tours can be exciting destinations. History buffs or adventure-seeking couples may be particularly attracted to exotic travel destinations that are slightly off the beaten path. Travel tours may take vacationers to destinations such as excavation sites or backpacking through the rainforest. With passport in hand, seniors can go just about anywhere their desires take them.

Enjoy a relaxing seaside trip.

A seaside vacation can be the perfect trip for seniors who want to put their feet up and sip some cocktails while watching the waves lap the shores. Many beach resorts offer all-inclusive packages for different age groups. Meals,

ean travelers can find ways to spend their ti e how they see fit Cruising couples can opt to spend all of their time on the ship enjoying carefully prepared meals and entertainment or disembark and explore the various ports of call along the way.

Now that they have more free time, retirees can gear up for travel adventures to remember.

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How seniors can preserve their brains Doing jigsaw and crossword puzzles can keep the brain sharp.

Physical activity and proper diet and nutrition can help people age 50 and older maintain their physical health. But there are also ways aging men and women can preserve brain health in an effort to prevent or delay the cognitive decline that affects millions of seniors across the globe.

It’s easy to overlook the importance of keeping the brain healthy. However, a decline in

A study published in the Archives of General Psychiatry found participants who reported higher levels of purpose in life exhibited superior cognitive function despite the accumulation of abnormal protein depositions (amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease.

Having a purpose also may help those who do not have Alzheimer’s disease.

In addition to the suggestions

Doing jigsaw and crossword puzzles can keep the brain sharp. brain function can result in poor concentration, memory loss and a host of other issues. Sometimes, by the time symptoms present themselves, it may be too late to reverse any damage.

Research suggests that a combination of nutrition and mental, social and physical activities may have a greater impact with regard to maintaining and improving brain health than any single activity. Harvard Medical School also states that volunteering, caring for others and pursuing hobbies ay benefit the brains of older adults.

mentioned above, those who want to boost brain health can consider these strategies.

Start exercising the brain early on. A study published in 2012 in the British Medical Journal examined cognitive function in people ages 45 to 70. Researchers found evidence of cognitive decline in the 45-year-old participants as well as the older participants.

It’s never too early to put a brain health plan into motion.

Read more books. Reading can open individuals up to new vocabulary and scenarios that promote a stronger brain and re-

call ability. Enrolling in an education course at a local college, community center or online also ay be beneficial Hit the gym. Several studies suggest an association between physical activity and reduced risk of cognitive decline. This could be because exercise elevates heart rate, which pumps more blood to the brain and body.

Supplement with DHA. DHA is an omega-3 fatty acid that is dominant in the brain. Adhere to a Mediterranean diet, which is generally high in natural sources of o ega- , including fish and mono-unsaturated fats from olives, olive oil, nuts and seeds.

Supplements also may help, but individuals should consult with their doctors about which products to take.

Challenge the mind. Men and women can engage in challenging activities that stray from their routines. Puzzles, strategic ga es, jigsaw pu les, or difficult hobbies can benefit the brain Keep a close-knit group of friends. Regular conversation and social interaction is a key component of any brain health wellness plan.

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Artist Henry Asencio signs a dedication on one of his newest creations.

Aaron Lapedis, owner of Fascination St. Fine Art, talks art with guest Henry Asencio.

EASTERN POWERS

SHOSTAKOVICH: Violin Concerto No. 1 featuring Phoenix Avalon, violin

MUSSORGSKY: Pictures at an Exhibition

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The board of directors of AllHealth Network has announced the appointment of Dr. William Henricks as AllHealth Network’s new chief e ecutive officer enricks will join AllHealth Network on March 10, and will serve on its board of directors. Henricks succeeds Joan DiMaria, who retired as AllHealth Network’s CEO last fall. Interim Co-CEO’s Keith Larson and Dr. Kaan Ozbayrak have lent their talents and time as they continued their roles as chief financial officer and chief

edical officer, respectively, following DiMaria’s retirement.

The AllHealth Network Board of Directors conducted a nationwide search process led by Cejka Executive Search. In making this important selection, the board of directors was committed to identifying an executive possessing the business acu en and significant breadth and depth of knowledge in the behavioral healthcare industry. “Dr. Henricks’ expertise in behavioral healthcare and his industry leadership will

help pave the way for AllHealth Network to continue to grow and persevere in an increasingly competitive and ever-evolving behavioral healthcare market,” said John Phillips, chairman of the board of directors.

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FLEURISH

Pink can be powerful! ‘A Smart-Girl Makes Smart Choices’

International trainer, author and speaker Shari Harley delivered her fun and engaging message incorporating audience participation.

She related her theme of worrying less, speaking up more to the SmartGirl mission of having courage, speaking the truth and creating relationships of respect in business and personal life.

Smart-Girl programs improve communication, empower adoles-

cents to make smart choices and inspire girls to become confident, capable and self-reliant young women.

Small groups are led by guides of high school or college age with fun activities.

Smart-Girl is a program of AllHealth Network, spanning schools that range from high-poverty areas to Greenwood Village. For further information: SmartGirl.org.

Photo by Tommy Collier Fur and YSL vintage jewelry from Dan Sharp

RIGHT: Annual luncheon cochair Rebecca Weiss, her daughter Stella, emcee Kyle Dyer, co-chair Kate Horle and her daughter Alexandra Davis.

BELOW: 2016 Luncheon Chairs Deb Donovan and sponsor Rosalina Diecidue, who recently brought the Smart-Girl program to West Middle School.

BELOW, RIGHT: 2017 Founders Award honoree Sameen DeBard, keynote speaker Shari Harley, SmartGirl Youth Advisory Council members McKenna Bybee (award presenter) and Allie Sawyers. who shared her Smart-Girl story.

Stephanie Ohnmacht, Fashion Group International Denver regional director, and Edric Starbird.

One of the day’s sponsors, Debra McKenney, her daughter Ellese and Pam Helm.

Susie Hummell to be honored at Spring Brass Ring Luncheon March 24

A recent kickoff for the Spring Brass Ring Luncheon was held at the impressive Schomp Mini showroom in Highlands Ranch.

The Guild of the Children’s Diabetes Foundation at Denver has changed the annual signature fundraiser to a spring event on March 24, moving it out of the traditional fall season.

Fashions from renowned designer Marc Bouwer, famous for his glamorous eveningwear, will

be on the runway. Bouwer’s exuisite and figure-flattering collections worn by the stars have not been featured in Denver for several years.

Susie Hummell, who has been a CDF staff member for 20 years and is liaison for all things related to the guild, will be honored for her decades of service.

For further information: childrens diabetesfoundation.org or 303-8631200.

Ruckus models in exquisite gowns

by Marc Bouwer at the Schomp Minisponsored kickoff.

ABOVE: Aaron Wallace, owner of Schomp Mini and immediate past president of CDF Guild Tangy Buchanan.

LEFT: Spring Brass Ring co-chairs Judy McNeil, honoree and program director of The Guild of CDF Susie Hummell, Shelley Lucas and Lyn Schaffer.

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FLEURISH

Fine Arts Foundation honors Linda Poletti and J Madden co it ent and reflects the uality of and shares in the ine Arts ounince , the ine Arts oun- dation s co it ent to the arts in olorado dation has hosted a iti ens of the Marlis Arts ubiSmith Sr. lee to honr e c e i v e d or a person this first or couple distinctive involved in award in the arts in The a volunteer th ancapacity nual honor who de went to onstrates inda oleadership letti and in the arts adden in ColoT h e rado, supa dden ports the name is arts in a practically variety of synonyethods ( f i n a n - Past Citizens of the Arts recipients Arlene mous with cial, time, Mohler Johnson (2011), Judi Wolf (2012) the arts. inda and talent and and Liz Frawley (1997).

have a keen interest in carrying on the tradition of an art-focused fa ily and creating an enhanced e posure to the arts so that the creative side of the brain can prepare our youth to meet 21st century challenges n accepting the award with his inda and their twins race and oe on stage, said, e talk about gratitude in our household Thank you fro oseph, race,

inda and yself oletti and adden are also owners of reenwood Athletic and Tennis lub and ura ida itness and pa in herry reek, where ballet and pleasing aesthetics are incorporated into the art of staying active and healthy The annual fundraiser contributes to the coffers of the grant recipients n , grants were presented to arts organi ations. haired by Mary McNicholas, whose Irish

mantra was “Thank you a million ti es, and Eli abeth ollins, the co ittee orchestrated an elegant a biance at the our easons otel ro the gold-e bossed on claret-printed progra s to the table linens atching the centerpieces in shades of claret, pink and touches of etallic gold, the ubilee was an elegant evening n addition, the ubilee was a tribute to the late ean att, a beloved e ber of the A fa ily and herself a iti en of the Arts recipient in The celebration closed with an upbeat performance by the local group pinphony

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If you are one of those people who procrastinate about filing their ta es, you ight be interested in a way to ake paying your ta es less unpleasant. heckoff olorado is a si ple way for olorado ta payers to help co unities around the state by checking off a donation to a diverse list of worthy causes ast year, the progra raised more than $1.5 million for Colorado nonprofits, and ore than illion has been raised since olorado beca e the first state in the country with a tax checkoff progra in The problem is that only a s all percentage of ta payers are aware of this option. That is why the charitable funds in the progra join forces each year on a statewide public-awareness ca paign to educate ta payers and ta preparers about this si ple way to give This year, seven nonprofit organi ations are participating in the ca paign and are included on the olorado individual income-tax form.

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pecial ly pics olorado ilitary a ily elief und hat akes check-off giving so special is how easy it is to help worthy local charities, said on ushkin, spokes an for heckoff olorado Even a donation can ake a huge i pact, and every dollar donated stays in olorado to support the critical services and progra s these nonprofits provide n a survey co issioned by heckoff olorado, participants said one of the ost i portant factors in their charitable decisions is knowing that they are giving to credible organi ations “Taxpayers can be sure that each fund went through a vigorous review process by the olorado tate egislature, ushkin said “To become a part of the checkoff progra , each fund ust de onstrate that it provides an i portant service to co unities across the state.” heckoff olorado was initiated in when the charitable organi ations eligible for voluntary donations in olorado decided to take the step of banding together n , olorado beca e the first state in the country to allow a taxpayer to checkoff, a voluntary contribution to a charitable progra fro their state inco e-ta return Today, nearly every state has a ta checkoff progra

A violinist from the band Spinphony circulates before going on stage.

ABOVE: FAF President Janet Granger surrounded

by Immediate Past President Caroline Simpson and VP Finance Dananne Solomon.

LEFT: FAF Jubilee Chair Mary McNicholas, CoChair Elizabeth Collins with Citizens of the Arts honorees Linda Poletti and J Madden.

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Centennial councilmember runs for mayor

on several boards, including the Cherry Creek Water Quality Authority. She also worked to design Center Park’s popular amphitheBY PETER JONES ater after chairing the citi en-led NEWS EDITOR pen pace Advisory oard Centennial’s Stephanie Piko The District council e ber became the second city councilhas already received member to throw their endorsements from hat into the ring for several other local oftop leadership during a ficials, including her weekend event in enCouncilmember Ken tennial Center Park.

Lucas, who issued his “I was honored to own statement. be surrounded by my have worked friends, family and colclosely with Councilleagues as I formally anmember Piko for the last nounced my candidacy five years and find that to be the next mayor of she is deliberative in her entennial, the twodecision making, smart, term councilmember and has terrific leadersaid in a statement. “As ship skills, which are a Centennial resident essential for being an efsince and a counfective ayor, he said cilmember for the last Centennial mayoral candidate Stephanie Piko In her own endorsefive years, have devel- is flanked by state Sen. Jack Tate and state oped an admiration for Rep. Cole Wist at her announcement in Center ment, Arapahoe County o issioner ancy this community.”

Park.

Sharpe mentioned Piko, who held her Photo courtesy of Stephanie Piko iko s collaborative campaign kickoff Feb. work with the county on in the signature park for which she had once advocat- citi en engage ent will lead a range of common interests.

“Whether those issues are waed, cited her experience as well to better outcomes in planning, suited to lead what she considers growth and management of the ter quality at the Cherry Creek eservoir, transportation or others, Centennial’s unique community city,” Piko said. she looks for the best quality outince taking office in , of dedicated residents. ro staff to elected officials, Piko has represented Centennial come,” Sharpe said. “Stephanie is smart, dedicated and a pleathey have created an agile, sure to work with. I strongly responsive, innovative and endorse her for mayor of fiscally responsible governCentennial,” Sharpe said.

“As the next mayor ent that is reflective of Piko said she was proud the coty s citi ens, she of Centennial, I will of the work the city has acsaid. “As the next mayor of continue to build complished, but warned Centennial, I will continue against resting on laurels. to build on Centennial’s on Centennial’s “We must be poised to great foundation by implegreat foundation by embrace future opportunimenting the plans that are I appreciate the opporin place to better connect implementing the plans ties. tunity to help us get there,” our citi ens that are in place to she said.

The candidate menCouncilmember C.J. tioned the city s recentlybetter connect our Whelan announced his mayinstigated FiberWorks citizens.” oral candidacy last month. project, designed to utili e Two-ter ayor athy -Stephanie Piko, entennial s fiber-optic oon is ter -li ited network for purposes of mayoral candidate Election Day is ov high-speed internet, and

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GREENWOOD VILLAGE & SUBURBS

o 5425 S. OLIVE IN GREENWOOD HILLS - Custom contemporary 2 story with walk out basement, 2 main floor master suites. Unique top quality construction throughout and an in home office suite with a private entrance. - $3,000,000. o 7180 E. BERRY ST. - LIST AND SOLD - $2,895,000. o THE PRESERVE - $1,735,000 SOLD. o THE PRESERVE - - $1,520,000 SOLD. o ONE CHERRY LANE - $1,705,000. SOLD. o THE POINTE, CHERRY CREEK VISTA - $750,000. SOLD. o HILLS AT CHERRY CREEK Opportunity at $579,900 SOLD. o THE PRESERVE - $1,650,000. SOLD. o GREENWOOD HILLS - $1,500,000 SOLD. o THE HILLS AT CHERRY CREEK - $680,000 LIST AND SOLD.

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o KEENE RANCH - CASTLE ROCK - $915,000 SOLD. o HIGH PRAIRIE FARM - $974,900 SOLD. o MCARTHUR RANCH - $2,200,000 SOLD.

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o 409 S. DOWNING ST. - $625,000 SOLD. o 418 DETROIT - $1,800,000 SOLD. o POLO CLUB NORTH - $900,000. SOLD. o WASHINGTON PARK - $1,150,000, SOLD. o CHERRY CREEK 420 ADAMS ST. - $775,000 SOLD.

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Raptors explosive in home opener Hard-fought match against powerhouse BYU Rugby leaves Raptors with a big win.

BY MARCO CUMMINGS GLENDALE RAPTORS The Glendale Raptors kicked off their home season Feb. 11, hosting five-ti e collegiate ational ha pions at nfinity ark After a slow first half start, the hosting Raptors broke through with an e plosive second half, eventually dispatching the visiting ougars to win their ho e opener by a score of “It was great to come out and play BYU,” said Glendale Player of the Match Brian Wanless. “It was a pleasure to play against such a great program. It was a hard fought, hard hitting match.”

After some early exchanges of pressure between the two sides, the hosts were first on the board with a try fro yle itt, giving lendale an early - advantage after inutes of play The Cougars responded just under five inutes later with a converted try from Josh Whippy to take a - lead The try gave the visitors confidence, continuing to pressure Glendale’s defense until the half hour mark.

But despite multiple trips by BYU deep in Glendale territory,

A Raptors rugby player goes down during the match Feb. 11. the Raptors were able to switch the field, eventually breaking through with a second try from a de Achaval to retake a lead De Achaval brought on another try in quick succession and Glendale ballooned the lead to - after inutes The Raptors continued their offensive o entu inutes later with another try, this time from fly half ill older, going converted to e tend the hosts lead to nearly responded just before the half but a try saving tackle preserved the aptors - advantage at halfti e The Raptors did show improve ent in the second half with a try fro co-captain ach enoglio at the - inute ark, increasing the lead to our inutes later, de Achaval found second-half substitute ustin auga for another try and a - lead

Devon Anderson finally broke through to give its second try, and first try of the second half, cutting the lead to - just past the hour mark. Glendale would respond with a second try from enoglio at the - inute ark, pushing the Raptors lead back to points at The offensive production continued for Glendale when a blind inside pass fro de Achaval led to a second try from Holder putting the score at - in favor of the home side. The onslaught continued until the final whistle, with late second half substitute a tatler finding the try one to give lendale a - at minutes.

Up next for the Raptors is a trip to ew rleans on eb , before returning home to face Austin uns eb in their ne t atch at nfinity ark

February 16, 2017 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 15

LEGALS

Your Right to Know!

FORECLOSURES COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0649-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 22, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) RONALD B SHORES Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Countrywide Bank, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Date of Deed of Trust October 19, 2007 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 10, 2008 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B8004429 Original Principal Amount $417,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $396,470.97 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 25, BLOCK 1, SUNDANCE HILLS FILING NO. SIX, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 10239 E Berry Dr, 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, 03/15/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 1/19/2017 Last Publication 2/16/2017 Name of Publication The Villager IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 11/22/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827

Lauren Tew #45041 Nichole Williams #49611 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000006386734 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Published in The Villager First Publication: January 19, 2017 Last Publication: February 16, 2017 Legal # 0649-2016 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0651-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 23, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) PRABODH GUPTA Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, A DIVISION OF TREASURY BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PENNYMAC HOLDINGS, LLC Date of Deed of Trust June 30, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 23, 2003 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B3158614 Original Principal Amount $650,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $461,392.80 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 5, BLOCK 2, LAKEVIEW AT THE HILLS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 5245 S Hanover Way, Englewood, CO 80111.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 03/15/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 1/19/2017 Last Publication 2/16/2017 Name of Publication The Villager IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 11/23/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee

in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Lauren Tew #45041 Nichole Williams #49611 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000006397582 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Published in The Villager First Publication: January 19, 2017 Last Publication: February 16 2017 Legal # 0651-2016 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0661-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 30, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) JEFFREY L MORIARTY and DENISE M VANEPPS Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC Date of Deed of Trust November 06, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 19, 2003 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B3249853 Original Principal Amount $206,755.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $182,305.30 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 106, VILLA DEL SOL, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 4999 E Peakview Ave, Centennial, CO 80121.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 03/22/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 1/26/2017 Last Publication 2/23/2017 Name of Publication The Villager IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE

PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 11/30/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 16-013526 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Published in The Villager First Publication: January 26, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Legal # 0661-2016 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0697-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 23, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) WALTER M SIGLER Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR TAYLOR, BEAN & WHITAKER MORTGAGE CORP., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt SELENE FINANCE LP Date of Deed of Trust April 08, 2004 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 28, 2004 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B4076459 Original Principal Amount $73,375.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $51,712.03 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. ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT ‘A’ AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. Also known by street and number as: 1300 South Parker Rd Unit 299E, Denver, CO 80231.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED

BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. If applicable, a description of any changes to the deed of trust described in the notice of election and demand pursuant to affidavit as allowed by statutes: C.R.S§38-35-109(5) PURSUANT TO AFFIDAVIT OF SCRIVENER’S ERROR RECORDED ON 12/16/2016 AT RECEPTION NO. D6146129 TO CORRECT LEGAL DESCRIPTION. 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, 04/12/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by

law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 2/16/2017 Last Publication 3/16/2017 Name of Publication The Villager IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 12/23/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 16-013382 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.

0697-2016 Exhibit A CONDOMINIUM UNIT 299-E, CLUB VALENCIA CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION RECORDED DECEMBER 12, 1979 IN BOOK 3135 AT PAGE 443 AND ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO AND ACCORDING TO THE MAP RECORDED DECEMBER 12, 1979 IN BOOK 42 AT PAGE 74 AND ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Published in The Villager First Publication: February 16, 2017 Last Publication: March 16, 2017 Legal # 0697-2016 ____________________________

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 Keith L. Bourquin, Englewood Housing Authority, Arapahoe County Public Trustee You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 7th day of November, 2013, A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to ames P. Roth, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: LOTS 41-42 BLK 23 SPEERS BDWY ADD and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to James P. Roth; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2012; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Keith L. Bourquin for said year 2012;

That said James P. Roth, on the 13th day of September, 2016, the present holder of said Certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said James P. Roth, on or about the 7th day of June, 2017, A.D., unless the same has been redeemed.

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

Witness my hand this 25th day of January, 2017, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in The Villager First Publication: February 2, 2017 Last Publication: February 16, 2017 Legal # 7223 ____________________________ 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 Betty L. Caldwell, Monica L. Caldwell-Reed, Frederick C. Martin You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 7th day of November, 2013, A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to ames P. Roth, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: LOT 14 BLK 1 COUNTRY GREEN 3RD FLG and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to James P. Roth; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2012; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Betty L. Caldwell & Monica L. Caldwell-Reed, Jt Ten for said year 2012; That said James P. Roth, on the 13th day of September, 2016, the present holder of said Certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said James P. Roth, on or about the 13th day of June, 2017, A.D., unless the same has been redeemed.

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

Witness my hand this 2nd day of February, 2017, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in The Villager First Publication: February 9, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Legal # 7244 ____________________________ 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 Terry D. Hackler, Kathleen M. Hackler, Clayton P. Altebaumer, Lavina R. Altebaumer You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 7th day of November, 2013, A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold

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PAGE 16 | THE VILLAGER • February 16, 2017 — Continued from page 15 — at public tax lien sale to ames P. Roth, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: LOT 21 BLK 2 TOLLGATE VILLAGE SUB 6TH FLG and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to James P. Roth; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2012; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Terry D. & Kathleen M. Hackler for said year 2012; That said James P. Roth, on the 13th day of September, 2016, the present holder of said Certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said James P. Roth, on or about the 13th day of June, 2017, A.D., unless the same has been redeemed.

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

Witness my hand this 2nd day of February, 2017, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in The Villager First Publication: February 9, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Legal # 7245 ____________________________ NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED

grass, CPPB, Senior Purchasing Agent, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80166, 4th oor, until 2:00 P.M. (our clock) local time on the 9th day of March 2017, for furnishing all labor, tools, materials, and equipment required to construct said public improvement per the plans and specifications.

All bids must clearly reference ITB 17-19 on the submittal envelope.

Such bids as are received will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Finance Conference Room on the 4th floor of the County Administration Building, 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO 80166, at 2:05 P.M. local time on the above stated day.

These Project plans and specifications are available to all interested Contractors through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website only located at http://www.govbids.com/scripts/ CO1/public/home1.asp. The Project Plans and Specifications will be available on February 9, 2017.

Electronic versions of the Plans obtained by any other means than as described above may not be complete or accurate, and it is the Bidder’s responsibility to obtain a complete set of the Project Plans and Specifications. The Project Plans and Specifications will be available for public examination only at the Arapahoe County Department of Public Works – Transportation Division located at 6924 S. Lima St. Centennial CO, 80112.

The work generally consists of and includes but is not limited to: removal of existing asphalt mat construction of a siphon; asphalt paving and subgrade reconditioning; grading and erosion and sediment control; signing construction traffic control shall be maintained by installing advance-warning signs and traffic control devices as per MUTCD as applicable for the work since all the work is in a rural residential area of Deer Trail, Arapahoe County.

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 work for this project is located on 3rd Ave. (Cedar St. to Elm St.); from approximate Station 27 54 to Station 37 10.89. (Schedule A: approximate Station 27 54 to Station 32 30 Schedule B: approximate Station 32 30 to Station 37 10.89).

Also included are the improvements at the Date St. and 3rd Ave. intersection to match existing pavement on Date St. east and west of 3rd Ave.

Thomas J. Bruckner, Michelle A. Bruckner, Harold Hansen, Lois I. Hansen, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Roger L. Hill, Sharon F. Hill, JM Fay

This project will utilize Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds and as such is subject to Davis Bacon Wages and other Federal requirements.

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 7th day of November, 2013, A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Craig Nelson, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit:

Each bid shall be made on the Form of Bid provided in the Contract Documents, and no Bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of sixty (60) days from the date set for opening of bids. Each Bid must be accompanied, in a sealed envelope separate from the one containing the Bid, by a bid bond on an approved form in the amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the Bid price, made payable to Arapahoe County, Colorado which shall be considered as liquidated damages and shall be forfeited to the County if said Bid is accepted and the Bidder fails to execute the Contract within 10 calendar days after the acceptance of the Contractor’s Bid by the County.

Note that the Contractor shall submit one (1) complete bid package and an additional copy of the Form of Bid and any Addendum Acknowledgement Forms.

TRACT H BLK 1 WAL-MART AT BUCKLEY PLAZA SUB 1ST FLG and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to Craig Nelson; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2012; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Thomas J. & Michelle A. Bruckner for said year 2012; That said Craig Nelson, on the 25th day of October, 2016, the present holder of said Certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Craig Nelson, on or about the 7th day of June, 2017, A.D., unless the same has been redeemed.

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

Witness my hand this 2nd day of February, 2017, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in The Villager First Publication: February 9, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Legal # 7246 ____________________________

ARAPAHOE COUNTY INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB 17-19 Deer Trail Paving -3rd Ave. (Cedar St. to Elm St.) NOTICE TO BIDDERS PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there is on file with the Arapahoe County Department of Public Works and Development, Transportation Division, the specifications for Arapahoe County BID NO. ITB 17-19, Arapahoe County Project C16-011, Deer Trail Paving-3rd Ave. (Cedar St. to Elm St.).

Sealed bids will be received at the office of the Arapahoe County Purchasing Division, Attn: Trudi Peep-

The Work herein provided for shall be done under written Contract with the Contractor submitting the Bid, which is deemed to be in the best interest of the County. Upon review of Bid prices, the County may be required to add or delete portions of Work from this Project.

The successful Bidder will be required to furnish, as part of the Contract Documents, an insurance certificate in the amount specified in the Standard Special Provisions, a Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of its Contract Amount, said bonds to be issued by a responsible corporate surety approved by the County and shall guarantee the faithful performance of the Contract and the terms and conditions therein contained and shall guarantee the prompt payment of all materials and labor, and protect and save harmless the County from claims and damages of any kind caused by the operations of the Contractor.

The County will hold a pre-bid conference for all interested parties at 11:00 A.M. on the 23rd day of February, 2017. The conference will be held at the County Public Works and Development offices, located at 6924 S. Lima St. Centennial CO, 80112 in the Navajo Conference Room. The pre-bid conference will be the last time before the Bid opening that the County will answer questions or provide clarifications/interpretations of the Contract Documents. Attendance by prospective Bidders is strongly advised, but not mandatory as this will be the last time that questions related to the Project may be asked prior to Bid opening. The County will post copies of the Pre-bid Meeting Minutes as an Addendum on the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website and the County is not responsible for ensuring receipt of the Pre-bid meeting minutes from the website or providing information discussed or clarifications of discussion at the pre-bid conference to those who did not attend.

LEGALS Arapahoe County reserves the right to reject any and all or part of any and all Bids, to waive any informalities or irregularities therein, and to accept the Bid that is in the best interest of the County.

ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO By: Matt Crane Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager First Publication: February 9, 2017 Last Publication: February 16, 2017 Legal # 7232 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY BRIDGE and GUARDRAIL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT ITB-17-24, RB16-500 ARAPAHOE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there is on file with the Arapahoe County Department of Public Works and Development, Transportation Division, the specifications for Arapahoe County BID NO. ITB-17-24, Arapahoe County Project RB16-500, Bridge and Guardrail Improvements, Structure Numbers ARA 42-36.4 and ARAM 60.2.

Sealed bids will be received at the office of the Arapahoe County Purchasing Division, Attn: Keith Ashby, CPPO Purchasing Manager, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80166, 4th oor, until 2:00 P.M. (our clock) local time on the 16th day of March 2017, for furnishing all labor, tools, materials, and equipment required to construct said public improvement per the plans and specifications.

All bids must clearly reference ITB17-24 on the submittal envelope.

Such bids as are received will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Finance Conference Room on the 4th floor of the County Administration Building, 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO 80166, at 2:05 P.M. local time on the above stated day.

These Project plans and specifications are available to all interested Contractors through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website only located at http://www.bidnetdirect.com/ colorado. The Project Plans and Specifications will be available on February 16, 2017.

Electronic versions of the Plans obtained by any other means than as described above may not be complete or accurate, and it is the Bidder’s responsibility to obtain a complete set of the Project Plans and Specifications. The Project Plans and Specifications will be available for public examination only at the Arapahoe County Department of Public Works – Transportation Division located at 6924 S. Lima St. Centennial, CO 80112.

The Work generally consists of the installation of guardrail approaches and bridge rail at two locations in unincorporated Eastern Arapahoe County Each bid shall be made on the Form of Bid provided in the Contract Documents, and no Bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of sixty (60) days from the date set for opening of bids. Each Bid must be accompanied, in a sealed envelope separate from the one containing the Bid, by a bid bond on an approved form in the amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the Bid price, made payable to Arapahoe County, Colorado which shall be considered as liquidated damages and shall be forfeited to the County if said Bid is accepted and the Bidder fails to execute the Contract within 10 calendar days after the acceptance of the Contractor’s Bid by the County.

Note that the Contractor shall submit one (1) complete bid package and an additional copy of the Form of Bid and any Addendum Acknowledgement Forms.

The Work herein provided for shall be done under written Contract with the Contractor submitting the Bid, which is deemed to be in the best interest of the County. Upon review of Bid prices, the County may be required to add or delete portions of Work from this Project.

The successful Bidder will be required to furnish, as part of the Contract Documents, an insurance certificate in the amount specified in the Standard Special Provisions, a Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of its Contract Amount, said bonds to be issued by a responsible corporate surety approved by the County and shall guarantee the faithful performance of the Contract and the terms and conditions therein contained and shall guarantee the prompt payment of all materials and labor, and protect and save harmless the County from claims and damages of any kind caused by the operations of the Contractor.

The County will hold a pre-bid conference for all interested parties at 10:00 AM on the 27th day of February, 2017. The conference will be held at the Arapahoe County Department of Public Works and Development offices, located at 6924 S. Lima St., Centennial, CO 80112.

The pre-bid conference will be the last time before the Bid opening that the County will answer questions or provide clarifications/interpretations of the Contract Documents. At-

tendance by prospective Bidders is strongly advised, but not mandatory as this will be the last time that questions related to the Project may be asked prior to Bid opening. The County will post copies of the Pre-bid Meeting Minutes as an Addendum on the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website and the County is not responsible for ensuring receipt of the Pre-bid meeting minutes from the website or providing information discussed or clarifications of discussion at the pre-bid conference to those who did not attend.

Arapahoe County reserves the right to reject any and all or part of any and all Bids, to waive any informalities or irregularities therein, and to accept the Bid that is in the best interest of the County.

ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO By: Matt Crane Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager First Publication: February 16, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Legal # 7236 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SCHUCK RESTORATION / MINOR SUBDIVISION CASE NO. P16-012 PROPOSAL: The applicant and owner, Doug Schuck and DGS Real Properties LLC, are requesting approval of a Minor Subdivision for a single lot of 2.06 acres.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 7, 2017, the Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 9:30 a.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, in the Arapahoe County Administration Building, East Hearing Room, 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO 80120, at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the above-described application for a Minor Subdivision, (Case No. P16-012).

The applicant has applied for a Minor Subdivision to create a legally subdivided lot of 2.06 acres.

More information about this proposal is available at the Arapahoe County Public Works and Development Department, Planning Division, 6924 S. Lima St., Centennial, CO 80112.

Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: February 16, 2017 Legal # 7251 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, Colorado shall make final settlement with GH Phipps Construction Company for its work completed for Arapahoe County on the project identified as Centrepoint Plaza 3rd Floor Reception and Office Remodel.

The work generally consisted of GH Phipps Construction Company.

Final Settlement will be made on March 6, 2017.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by GH Phipps Construction Company or any of its subcontractors, or that has supplied rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used

by GH Phipps Construction Company) or any of its subcontractors in or about the performance of the work done for the above-described project whose claim therefore has not been paid by GH Phipps Construction Company or any of its subcontractors may file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid with the Arapahoe County Attorney’s Office (on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners) at 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, CO 80166, at any time up to and including March 3, 2017.

This Notice is published in accordance with Section 38-26-107 of C.R.S., and all claims, if any, shall be filed in accordance with this statutory section. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement and/or claim prior to the aforementioned date for filing claims shall release Arapahoe County, its officers, agents and employees from any or all liability, claims, and suits for payment due from GH Phipps Construction Company.

Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager First Publication: February 16, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Legal # 7261 ____________________________

District Court Arapahoe County, Colorado 7325 S. Potomac St. Centennial, CO 80112 In the Interests of: CHRISTOPHER MARTIN

Autumn Avery 16902 E Harvard Ave. Aurora CO 80013 Case Number: 16PR546 Division: Courtroom NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO § 15-10-401, C.R.S. ______ To: Ronald and Lorrie Martin A hearing GUARDIANSHIP for Guardianship of minor, CHRISTOPHER MARTIN, and all responsibilities regarding will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued: Date: February 27, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Courtroom or Division: 21 Address: 7325 S. Potomac St., Centennial, CO 80112 Autumn Avery 16902 E Harvard Ave. Aurora CO 80013 Published in The Villager First Publication: February 2, 2017 Last Publication: February 16, 2017 Legal # 7224 ____________________________ 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: ODILIO NOE MARTINEZ Child, And concerning: VICTORIA MARTINEZ AND ESTEBAN BANEGIS Respondents, And concerning: LORRAINE TALAVERA Special Respondent.

Tamra Joanne White, Esq., Reg. # 22049 Senior Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 Tel: (303) 636-1884 Fax: (303) 636-1889 Case No: 16JV0317 Division: 14 AMENDED NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding ESTEBAN BANEGIS is set for February 22, 2017 at 9:00 A.M. in Division 14 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7305 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code.

Date: February 7, 2017 Tamra Joanne White, No. 22049 Senior Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, Co 80012 (303) 636-1884 (303) 636-1889 FAX Published in The Villager Published: February 16, 2017 Legal # 7253 ____________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: KERRI THARNISH Child, And concerning: KIMBERLY THARNISH AND JOHN DOE Respondents, And concerning: BEATRICE THARNISH Special Respondent(s).

Tamra J. White, Esq., Reg. #22049 Senior Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, CO 80012 (303) 636-1884 Fax: (303) 636-1889 Case No: 16JV1164 Division; 14 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding Kimberly Tharnish and John Doe is set for March 3, 2017 at 1:30 P.M. in Division 14 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7305 South

Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child(ren) dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code.

Date: February 2, 2017 Tamra J. White, Esq., Reg. #22049 Senior Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, Co 80012 303-636-1884 (303) 636-1889 FAX Published in The Villager Published: February 16, 2017 Legal # 7255 ____________________________ 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: JUSTIN BLAKE AND DAVID EPSTEIN-SMITH Children, And concerning: SAMARA EPSTEIN, BRIAN BLAKE, AND ROGER SMITH Respondents, And concerning: JOE EPSTEIN AND SUSAN EPSTEIN Special Respondents.

Linda M. Arnold, Reg. #16764 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-636-1882 Fax: (303) 636-1889 Case No: 16JV1222 Division: 14 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT _______ PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding ROGER SMITH is set for April 4, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. in Division 14 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7305 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code.

Date: February 8, 2017 Linda M. Arnold, No. 16764 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, Co 80012 (303-636-1882 (P) (303) 636-1889 (F) Published in The Villager Published: February 16, 2017 Legal # 7257 ____________________________ CHANGE OF NAME Case No: 17C100109 The Court having read and considered the Petition for Change of Name of Adult finds: That the statements made in the Petition satisfy the statutory requirements.

That the desired change of name is proper and not detrimental to the interests of any other person.

That the Petitioner has submitted the documentation required in §1315-101 (b), C.R.S. from the fingerprint-based criminal history record check or has provided appropriate certified copies of any dispositions that would constitute a felony conviction in this state or any other state or under federal law.

The Court orders the following publication for a change of name: Name of Cyntha Susan Sherick Major is requested to be changed to Chaya Pesha Cynthia Susan Sheride Major Date: February 7, 2017 /s/ MBL Published in The Villager First Publication: February 16, 2017 Last Publication: March 2, 2017 Legal # 7260 ____________________________

NOTICE CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, February 21, 2017, the Centennial City Council passed and adopted the following ordinance on second and final reading: ORDINANCE NO. 2017 O-02 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY

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LEGALS

Academy receives grant to restore historic chapel library Restoration work scheduled to begin this summer Denver Academy has been awarded a grant totaling almost $158,000 by the History Colorado State Historical Fund to rehabilitate the school’s historic Chapel Library. The restoration work is scheduled to start Summer 2017 and will take about two years to complete.

For the past three years, the DA Historic Chapel Library Preservation Committee worked to secure the SHF grant, which will fund 75% of the cost to restore the building’s original stained glass windows, copper cupola and front doors to their former splendor. DA will provide the remaining 25% to complete the project.

SHF grants are awarded through a competitive process.

This grant signifies that DA values high-quality historic preservation and demonstrates strong public and community support.

“The Chapel has always been a building of reverence and reflection, and as a library, it continues to be that,” DA Historic Chapel Library Preservation Committee member and DA Librarian Jolene Gutierrez said. “Students and their families often walk into the Chapel

open-mouthed, awed by its beauty. The building has a magical feel, and we are so pleased that this grant will allow us to restore and preserve such a special place.”

Denver Academy’s Historic Chapel Library

The Chapel Library was built in 1925 and served as the chapel for the Bethesda Sanatorium, which was known worldwide for its treatment of tuberculosis patients, until the late 1990s when the hospital closed its doors. The property was purchased in 2000 by DA and converted into the school’s library becoming known among the DA community as the Chapel Library. That same year, the Chapel Library was designated a historical landmark by the Denver Landmark Commission.

The 90-year-old building was designed by award-winning Denver architect Harry James Manning as an expression of the property owners’ Dutch heritage. The building showcases a traditional stepped gable, a

common application of Dutch Renaissance Architecture found mostly in Amsterdam.

The Chapel Library’s main entrance is marked with elaborately detailed copper cupola caps, an iconic structure that DA has incorporated into its school logo. Other character-defining features include the solid brick masonry walls, tall, narrow windows with multi-pane diagonal and uncommon zinccamed glazing and the heavy, tongue-and-groove wood plank entry door in the shape of a pointed arch.

It is DA’s goal to preserve the historic architectural features of the former chapel while allowing it to continue to function as a 21st century library. “Architecture is a direct symbol of our history,” said Jolene Gutierrez. “By preserving historic structures such as our Chapel Library, we are able to occupy the very same spaces as the generations before us. There is no better way to conserve our past than through the preservation of these historic buildings.”

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ORDINANCE NO. 2017 O-02 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2016O-11 CONCERNING DESIGN STANDARDS AND LAND USES FOR THE CENTRAL ARAPAHOE ROAD CORRIDOR The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk and is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com.

The ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, 303-7543324.

Adopted by a vote of against.

in favor and

(First published February 16, 2017) By: Barbara Setterlind, CMC City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: February 16, 2017 Legal # 7258 ____________________________ CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Centennial, Colorado will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. regarding ORDINANCE NO. 2017 O-02 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2016-O-11 CONCERNING DESIGN STANDARDS AND LAND USES FOR THE CENTRAL ARAPAHOE ROAD CORRIDOR. The public hearing will be held at the Centennial Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Council Chambers, Centennial, Colorado 80112. Copies of Ordinance No. 2017-O-02 are available for inspection by the public at the Centennial Civic Center or

/s/Barbara Setterlind, CMC City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: February 16, 2017 Legal # 7259 ____________________________

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, March 7, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. regarding a request by the City of Cherry Hills Village to Rezone the property known as “Quincy Farm,” with an address of 4400 E. Quincy Avenue, from R-1, 2 ½ Acre Residential District to O-2, Open Space, Conservation and Historic District.

The application is available for review at The Cherry Hills Village Community Development Department, 2450 East Quincy Avenue, Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or you may call 303-783-2721 for more information.

Protests or comments may be submitted in writing to the Cherry Hills Village Community Development Department, 2450 East Quincy Avenue, Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113 or rgranrath@cherryhillsvillage.com on or before the date of the public hearing, or by personal appearance at the public hearing.

Published in The Villager Published: February 16, 2017 Legal # 7254

The Arapahoe County Community Resources department is asking for citizen feedback on the annual Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Program plans.

The county receives entitlement funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development based on population and demographics, particularly of low-to-moderate-income residents. The Community Development Block Grants program started in 1992 and now operates as an Urban County Consortium, which includes the cities of Englewood, Glendale, Greenwood Village, Littleton, Sheridan and Deer Trail. Arapahoe County also administers Centennial’s funds, which are designated as a separate entitlement community.

The overarching goal of these funds is to develop viable communities by providing decent affordable housing, creating suitable living environments and providing and expanding economic opportunities, particularly for low-to-moderate-income residents.

Housing and Community Development staff have received and reviewed applications for funding and have made recommendations

Englewood police have identified a dead body discovered over the weekend near the intersection of South Broadway and Hampden Avenue as 33-year-old Patrick Steven Murphy.

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on the City’s website: www.centennialco.gov. Interested parties may file written comments with the City Clerk, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, Colorado 80112, anytime prior to the public hearing on February 21, 2017.

Arapahoe County seeking input on Community Development Block Grants in the form of a draft plan. Applications are reviewed based on components such as measurable community impact, addressing an unmet need, serving low to moderate income residents, cost effectiveness, past experience, community support and more.

Recommended projects include local infrastructure and sidewalk improvements, publicfacility projects with South Metro Housing Options, Housing Rehabilitation projects with Brothers Redevelopment, Arapahoe County Weatherization and Energy Efficient Englewood and publicservice projects, including Meals on Wheels, homeless prevention and housing support, youth career development and healthcare services.

The plan is available for review and input through March 15 at arapahoegov.com/index. aspx?NID=334.

Following review, the plan will be approved by the Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners and sent to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for review and approval.

For more information, contact Jeremy Fink at jfink@arapahoegov.com or 303-738-8062.

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____________________________ 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, March 7, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. regarding a request by Kent Denver School, 4000 E. Quincy Avenue, for the approval of an Expaned Use Permit purusant to Article XX of the City’s Zoning Ordinance to demolish the existing Sixth Grade Building and to construct an approximately 34,000 square feet Middle School.

The application is available for review at the Cherry Hills Village Community Development Department, 2450 East Quincy Avenue, Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or you may call 303-783-2721 for more information.

Protests or comments may be submitted in writing to The Cherry Hills Village Community Development Department, 2450 East Quincy Avenue, Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113 or rgranrath@cherryhillsvillage.com on or before the date of the public hearing, or by personal appearance at the public hearing.

Published in The Villager Published: February 16, 2017 Legal # 7256 ____________________________

REQUEST FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado (the “City”) will receive sealed bids at the Greenwood Village Maintenance Facility, 10001 East Costilla Avenue, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80112-3730, until 1:00 pm on Thursday, March 9, 2017.

Police say he was a homicide victim.

About 12:15 p.m. on Feb. 11, a passerby on a nearby bike path discovered the body facedown in a duck pond and contacted police

The scope of the project includes the planting of 70 trees, throughout Greenwood Village, Colorado.

should be directed to Kurt Nielsen at (303) 708-6156 or email at knielson@greenwoodvillage.com.

The Request for Bids for 2017 Tree Planting is available electronically via Rocky Mountain EPurchasing and may be accessed on the Greenwood Village website (www.greenwoodvillage.com) under Bids & Proposals.

/s/ Suzanne Moore Director of Parks, Trails & Recreation

The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to make final determination in the event of duplications. Any bid received as a result of this request is prepared at the Contractor’s expense and becomes City property and therefore, public record.

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

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

The City requires a certified or cashier’s check, or a corporate surety bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid amount before the City can accept or consider any bid. The bid and the deposit shall be submitted in a securely sealed envelope and endorsed on the outside with a brief statement as to the nature of the item or work for which the bid is provided. Upon the award of contract, such bond shall be returned to the unsuccessful contractor(s). In the case of the successful contractor, the bond will be returned upon execution of contract.

Any questions regarding the project

Published in The Villager First Publication: February 16, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Legal # 7262 ____________________________

SPECIAL DISTRICTS

NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT NOTICE is hereby given that Goodman Metropolitan District of the City of Aurora, Colorado (the “District”), will make final payment at 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 2000, Centennial, Colorado, on March 6, 2017, at the hour of 8:00 A.M. to Goodland Construction, Inc., located at 760 Nile Street, Golden, Colorado, 80401, for all work done by said Contractor in construction or work on the Creekside Park, performed within Goodman Metropolitan District, Aurora, Colorado.

Any person, copartnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractors or their subcontractors, in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefor has not been paid by the contractors or their subcontractors, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim, to Goodman

Metropolitan District on or before the date and time hereinabove shown for final payment. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release Goodman Metropolitan District, its directors, officers, agents, and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS GOODMAN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys for the District Published in The Villager First Publication: February 16, 2017 Last Publication: February 23, 2017 Legal # 7252 ____________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of J. MICHAEL DAVIS, Deceased Case Number 16PR31270 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 June 2, 2017, or the claims may be forever barred.

Neal K. Dunning, Esq. / Brown, Berardini, Dunning & Walker, P.C. 2000 S. Colorado Blvd, Tower 2, Ste 700 Denver, CO 80222 Published in The Villager First Publication: February 2, 2017 Last Publication: February 16, 2017 Legal # 7229 ____________________________

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A midwinter’s night glow Continued from Page 1

It may not have felt like a winter’s night in Greenwood Village on Feb. 8, but Winter’s Glow was nonetheless a celebration of art, performance and any combination of the two at Curtis Center for the Arts.

Fire dancer Megan Smith of Bling Entertainment spins a fire hoop, greeting patrons on their way to an outdoor-indoor arts and performance soiree.

Photos by Stefan Krusze

Conductor? No, Mayor Ron Rakowsky compliments the violin trio of Julia, Sophie Luyten and Willem Luyten.

ABOVE: Nicole Banowetz wears her art on her sleeve— and everywhere else.

Her hand-sewn inflatable sculptures were the makings of an artsy micro-organism, RIGHT: In a timed art performance competition, Aaron Pencer creates an icesculpture seahorse.

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Happy First Smoke-Free Anniversary, Littleton!

It’s Good For Health, It’s Good For Business!

Congratulations on one year with an outdoor smoke-free downtown zone, including electronic smoking devices downtown and citywide.

For more information about Littleton’s Smoke-Free Main Street area see City Code Section 6-10-2 (A)

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