Littleton Independent May 2, 2024

How vibrant pink trees across Littleton were part of a plan

BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Peppered throughout Littleton, thousands of pink owering trees pop with color. While many look forward to the display each spring, they may not know the story behind the trees.

Portions of South Prince Street, West Lake Avenue, South Sterne Parkway and several other streets south of downtown are especially vibrant. ese streets form the Littleton Crabapple Route, which is the result of a city beauti cation program led by former Mayor Vaughn Gardinier in the 1970s.

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Today, the former mayor’s family members, the city and other community members maintain the trees. In doing so, they aim to preserve history and appreciate the legacy.

“You may not know this, but all that beauty that you’ve looked at

A crabapple tree blooms with flowers in Littleton in April 2024.

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Littleton farmers market on first, third Sundays opens May 5

Downtown Littleton is joining other Denver areas with a weekend farmers market, o ering fresh local food, music and a chance to bump

e market will take place on South Nevada Street, just north of Main Street, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. twice a month on the rst and third Sundays

Two Littleton residents joined forces to start the event. ey hope to build an inclusive community, support small businesses and create more equitable access to fresh food.

“I’m excited to see people build connections with vendors and neighbors in a really tangible way, and then start to see our city as something that can be a little bit more for everybody,” said Keely Quinn, who works in communications and founded the

In the past, Quinn ran a baking business and used to sell her goods

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WWII historical group robbed of wartime artifacts

BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

An organization that collects World War II memorabilia and preserves the history of soldiers is seeking help after its equipment trailer was stolen in Englewood.

David Little, president of the 10th Mountain Division Living History Group, has launched a GoFundMe in an e ort to replace some of the equipment taken on April 13 in the 4200 block of South Logan Street.

tary items were in the trailer including tents, cooking equipment, cots, footlockers and more.

“ e equipment in this trailer is used in museum exhibits around the country, including National Archives, History Colorado, Broom eld Veterans Museum and in public displays like the 40’s Ball,” Little said. “ ankfully, some of the most valued items are on exhibit with both History Colorado and Broom eld Veterans Museum at this time.”

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Little said the trailer was stolen from the home of a member of the organization who was doing repairs on the trailer.

“We were going to apply a graphics package when he was done with the repairs,” Little said. “Two people pulled up at about 1 a.m. in a Chevy or GMC pickup in front of the house, cut the locks, hooked the trailer and left – a very quick turnaround.”

Little said several historic U.S. mili-

Since the theft, Little said the Highlands Ranch-based organization has looked in the area to try and recover any of the items.

He said the group has noti ed surplus stores and possible dealers across the region to look for these items.

“Our hope is to recover the artifacts — the modern stu can all be replaced,” he said.

The Littleton farmers market will take place on South Nevada Street, just north

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Want to Break Away From Common Exterior Products? Check Out These Winners

elevated it to the top of a competitive category.”

I’m always on the lookout for new products that might interest my readers, and Pro Builder magazine is great at finding and promoting them, including with their annual “Most Valuable Product (MVP) Awards. Their February-March 2024 issue featured the top 3 winners (gold, silver and bronze, of course) in 16 categories from “Connected Home” to “Weatherization.”

In this week’s column, I’d like to feature their winners in the “Exterior” category. I think you’ll agree that each provides a fresh look and a welcome break from what we are seeing, especially in the tract homes from the major builders.

The “Gold” winner was Tantimber’s decking product they call Thermowood Here is a picture and description of their wood decking:

“Thermowood is a sustainable alternative to endangered South American hardwoods and various environmentally damaging petroleum-based wood imitations and hybrid products. It is dimensionally stable, extremely durable, and will not warp in extreme temperatures and environments, the company says, while still being workable. The practical and environmental benefits of the product, as well as its pleasing aesthetics,

Tantimber is a Turkish company, and their website describes their commitment to sustainable production of natural wood products. Today’s composite decking materials are petroleum-based, but Tantimber’s products are made from thermally processed natural wood. Their website is www.Tantimber.com

The “Silver” winner was Nakamoto Forestry’s siding product Gendai. Here is the picture and description of this product:

“Gendai is sustainably sourced and ethically produced shou sugi ban siding — an exterior cladding made exclusively from Japanese cypress that is charred as a preservative heat treatment. The product is black in color with a waterbased finish. Traditionally called ‘arai’ meaning ‘washed,’ Gendai is brushed once to remove the textured charred surface, leaving behind a smooth appearance and dark hue. The burnt fiber crevasse shadows are subtle and create a silky color with charred grain details throughout.”

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Nakamoto is a family-owned business in western Japan, which owns its own forests and mills near Hiroshima. They are the biggest manufacturer of yakisugi (the more common name for shou sugi ban wood) in the world, and have been doing it for 50 years. Their website is www.NakamotoForestry.com.

The “Bronze” winner for exterior products is Fiberon’s Wildwood Cladding. At right is the picture, and here is the paragraph describing the product:

“Free of toxic chemicals and made with 94% pre- and post-consumer recycled content, Wildwood composite cladding is a highly sustainable alternative to traditional wood cladding. It has several performance characteristics that make it an ideal solution for rainscreen applications, such as being hydrophobic and resistant to rotting, cracking, insects, and decay. The product features an open-joint profile and is available in a variety of board lengths and widths, combining the beauty and warmth of

wood with the durability of highperformance, low-maintenance materials.”

The company operates out of Idaho and North Carolina. Its claim regarding sustainability is that its cladding features 94% pre– and post-consumer recycled content, is free of toxic chemicals and is manufactured using sustainable practices. They have been recognized as an “Eco-leader” by Green Builder magazine. The web address is too long for here. You will find a link for it at http:// RealEstateToday.substack.com

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This bi-level home at 11296 W. Kentucky Dr. has been well maintained by the seller. It was painted and walkways replaced in 2006, and a new roof & siding were installed in 2017. The house is white with blue shutters and gutters, and a blue & white garage door was new in 2009. The seller put in a new, energy efficient furnace in 2014 and new acrylic shower and shower doors in 2007. The backyard is mostly flat now (due to the seller rocking the sloping landscape) and completely fenced. There are lilacs on two sides of the house, and an ornamental plum and two purple ash trees are in the backyard. Briarwood Hills is a very quiet, friendly neighborhood. Most of the surrounding homeowners care about their yards, as does this seller. You will find magazine-quality photos and a narrated video tour at www.LakewoodHome.info. Call listing agent Jim Swanson at 303-929-2727 to request a showing.

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As you read this on May 2nd, Rita and I are just four days from our flight home to Denver, having circled the globe, mostly by ship. (There’s no port in Denver…) At right is a night-time picture of our ship, the Viking Sky, which I took in Tahiti back on Jan. 22nd. Our 122-day world cruise ends next Monday. Over 300 readers and friends have been following my daily “travel-blog” at http:// WhereAreJimandRita.substack.com. It will allow us to relive our adventures.

2-BR Lakewood Condo Listed by Jim Swanson

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This clean two-bedroom condo with both a detached garage and assigned parking is at 5725 Atlantic Place #100 in the Sunpointe condos of southeast Lakewood. This garden level unit has new flooring throughout. It has two good sized bedrooms and a nice living space with a woodburning fireplace. There’s a small outdoor patio, with storage. The subdivision is west of Sheridan Blvd. and just south of Jewell. All furniture in the unit is included if the Buyer wants it, otherwise it will be removed. The garage space is #112, and assigned parking space is #118. The building got a new roof thanks to a hail storm, and the seller will have paid his share of the deductible before closing. Find more pictures and a narrated video tour at www.LakewoodCondo.online. Call Jim Swanson at 303-929-2727 to see it.

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e farmers market is an initiative of a nonpro t Quinn recently started, LittletonQ+. It focuses on highlighting Littleton’s diversity, including through LGBTQ+-focused events, small business events and others.

Quinn connected with Ti any Norton, who owns Juniperseed Mercantile, a sustainable personal care product and re ll store in Littleton. e two brainstormed ideas for inclusive local events. Norton, who has been a vendor at farmers markets for about ve years, thought downtown Littleton would be a good place for one. e two are also involved in the citizens’ group Vibrant Littleton, which Quinn said supports the idea of a farmers market.

Although there is an existing farm-

ers market on Wednesdays in Aspen Grove, Quinn and Norton wanted a weekend market to give more working residents the option to visit.

Littleton joins more than a score of communities in the Front Range with active farmers markets. Quinn said having one closer to home would give the opportunity for many Littleton residents to walk and bike there.

Littleton’s vendors include:

Ellson Farms

Golden Sourdough

Littleton Meats

Meat Sweats

Fox Fungi

Cencalli

Rocking HC Eggs

Grand Valley Country Market

Lani Belle Honey LLC

Moonlit VVitch

On the Fence Kombucha

Quinn said they decided to focus the market on food instead of handicrafts in order to reduce com-

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petition with storefronts downtown.

ey hope for the market to bring more customers to local businesses.

“We want that to help infuse more business into the existing businesses that are in the area,” she said.

ere will be no food trucks at the market so people are encouraged to dine downtown, Quinn said. Cencalli Taqueria, a restaurant on Main Street, will have a booth o ering breakfast burritos.

To support Littleton businesses, Quinn said she and Norton will waive the $50 season registration fee for Littleton merchants to host booths at the market.

LittletonQ+ asks vendors to pay 10% of their sales from each event to help support the organization, but o ers exibility. If vendors feel comfortable paying more or less to maintain their margins, Quinn and Norton are happy to discuss other options.

Quinn said the market, at its core, is about community and supporting small, local businesses. Gathering in a small area for limited hours on a speci c day gives people the opportunity to run into their neighbors, she said. ese “organic connections” can “help bridge social gaps.”

She said she is excited to support local farmers and food producers who are working hard to earn a living, and hopes the market can give people a chance to eat fresher foods.

“Bringing fresh produce into a more central location helps to create some equity,” Quinn said. “Littleton is not a food desert by any means, but having an additional touch point of access, I think is really great.”

Links to sign up to volunteer or register as a vendor are available at littletonq.com.

A bluegrass band will perform at the market. A free community yoga class is also planned for the rst hour of each event.

Man gets life in prison for killing wife before divorce

BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

David Samuel Lechner, 46, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after being found guilty of shooting and killing his wife one day before their divorce was set to be nalized.

“While this conviction ensures a murderer will never be able to walk free, no sentence can replace the life he took that day,” Chief Deputy District Attorney Chris Gallo said in a statement from the 18th Judicial District.

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County Sheri ’s O ce responded the morning of March 30, 2023, to a report of gunshots at a home in the 5200 Block of S. Geneva Way in unincorporated Arapahoe County, near the Cherry Creek State Park. Deputies found Tracy Lechner deceased on the garage oor next to her SUV. An autopsy report ruled her death a homicide from multiple gunshot wounds.

Lechner’s defense counsel argued the shooting was self-defense and claimed he only wanted to confront his wife in her garage to try to convince her to not go through with the divorce.  Investigators argued the killing

was calculated. e presented evidence that in the days leading up to Tracy Lechner’s murder, Lechner acquired a getaway car under a false name, purchased a GPS tracking unit, gloves, zip ties, duct tape and a tarp. Investigators also said Lechner showed up the morning he killed his wife armed with a taser and gun.

“ is was not a case of self-defense,” Deputy District Attorney Tory Reavis said in a statement.

Reavis added that evidence showed Lechner incapacitated Tracy with a stun gun and then shot her three times, including once in the head.

Neighbors reported hearing gunshots. e 18th Judicial District’s statement stated, “One witness reported seeing Lechner standing over his wife, pulling the trigger at point blank range and then running to his getaway car.”

e witness rammed his rental truck into the side of Lechner’s vehicle in an attempt to keep him from eeing the scene. Deputies shortly later arrested Lechner down the street without incident.  A jury found Lechner guilty after about four hours of deliberation. His o enses include rst degree

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Littleton discussing friendlier downtown for pedestrians

BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Littleton’s Main Street could become more “pedestrian-oriented” in the future, with raised sections for walking and options to entirely close the street to cars for events. is idea caught the attention of several city council members, as part of a plan meant to make downtown more alluring.

at possible future is one of three possible options presented as part of Project Downtown, a years-long process to improve the downtown area. Currently, the project team is assessing several alternative design concepts that feature more gathering spaces on Main Street and bike lanes downtown.

e three plans di er in the location of these components, with each one proposing changes along Main Street, West Alamo Avenue, South Nevada Street, South Prince Street and South Curtice Street to di erent extents.

e option that city council members most liked is called “ e Village.” In it, Main Street would still allow cars, but intersections — or even a couple blocks of the street — would be raised. At times, this portion of the street would be able to close to cars for events.

“When people are driving through downtown, (the raised area) kind of slows them down on purpose,” said Josh Mehlem, an engineering consultant working with the city on the

project. “ at also creates a space where we could have a farmers’ market or events on Main Street and temporarily close that on the weekends or for other events.”

Another plan adds a bike lane to Main Street. One plan narrows Main Street and adds turns along it to slow tra c and create more gathering spaces on the sides.

e plans also propose adding gateway structures or artwork to mark downtown. One plan focuses on enhancing the Little’s Creek Trail and its connection to town.

Project sta said elements of all three designs could be incorporated into a nal plan, if that’s what best

meets the community’s needs.

e completed plan will guide the city’s investment decisions to promote bike connections, parking, pedestrian safety, way nding, green infrastructure and streetscape enhancements, according to the project’s website.

Parking and bike lanes

In their conversations about the project’s various options at a recent meeting, At-Large Councilmember Pam Grove said the new plan should highlight historic buildings.

District 2 Councilmember Robert Reichardt said sta should pay close attention to parking tradeo s

as they consider where to add other elements, like gathering spaces and bike lanes.

“All of these (options) essentially trade parking on Main Street for other amenities,” he said. “I think we really need to keep an eye on parking for mobility-impaired people, in particular, given the age of our population.”

At-Large Councilmember Gretchen Rydin agreed that mobility should be a consideration when considering how much parking to give up.

“I think it makes a lot of sense to shift away a little bit from some of the excessive parking, but making sure we’re not getting rid of it completely,” she said.

Reichardt added that downtown Littleton is a destination for people from around the metro area who drive there.

Mayor Kyle Schlachter said he is not concerned about losing parking spots on Main Street.

“I think having some (Americans with Disabilities Act) spots in places right there makes sense, but we have so much parking around there that I’m not concerned about losing a few spots that are on Main Street,” he said. “ e spots that are on Main Street are not the majority of the parking spots in downtown anyways.”

District 1 Councilmember Pat Driscoll suggested using alleyways for parking.

Main Street, currently a one-way road with parking on both sides, may take on a new look in the coming years as part of Project Downtown.

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Project Manager Adrienne Burton said that after choosing a preferred option, project team members will conduct a parking management strategy to examine options. is would include assessing the possibilities of leveraging parking at large existing lots like Arapahoe Community College and the city building, Mehlem said.

e council members also discussed where to put bike lanes. Several said they would prefer to see Main Street more focused on the pedestrian experience, with bike lanes on surrounding streets.

“I think bike infrastructure along Main, actually for me, is less of a priority than getting folks to Main,” Barr said. “Once we’re on Main, we’ll want to have extremely slow movement through that area, and I don’t think necessarily bike lanes in that space would necessarily t.”

Project Downtown and Denver Water

e council members also learned that the project will no longer overlap with a water line project on Main Street, as it was originally expected to.

In July, Burton said the team intended to align the construction schedule with the Denver Water

THEFT

Tenth Mountain Division Living History Display Group, Inc. is a nonpro t that has been around for more than 40 years.

“Using original artifacts, the members wear original uniforms and equipment to teach folks about the history of these soldiers who trained near Vail and Leadville, at Camp Hale 9,” Little said.

e unit doesn’t operate on public

water line replacement project to minimize impact to businesses and property owners. Since then, however, Denver Water’s plans have changed in scope and its project is not expected to be majorly disruptive to businesses.

City Manager Jim Becklenberg said the city expects Denver Water to complete its project before Project Downtown construction, instead of the projects overlapping, because the city now believes this will be the least disruptive to businesses. Construction for Project Downtown is expected to begin in 2026 or 2027, he said.

is came as news to some city council members, who expressed concern that the new timing would make the project more expensive for the city.

In an interview with the Littleton Independent, Becklenberg said he does not believe the new order of projects will be more expensive for the city. He said the hope to overlap the projects had more to do with reducing impact to businesses than reducing cost. Since the water line project is much smaller now, the impact is not as much of a concern.

Becklenberg said the city has $10 million penciled in to the 3A capital sales tax fund for the rst phase of the project so far. Over the course of the whole project, he said it will likely cost “multiples of” $10 million as it moves forward into future phases.

support but donations and the members’ own contributions.

Little said the organization hopes to recover the artifacts as they are irreplaceable.

“ ese bits of history may be gone for good,” Little said. “ is loss may slow down and alter some of our planned exhibits for this summer and ball, until we can rebuild.”

e Englewood Police Department didn’t provide details of the theft, saying the crime remains under investigation, but it encourages anyone with information to call the non-emergency number at 303-761-7410.

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murder after deliberation, attempted kidnapping and an illegal use of a stun gun.

District Court Judge Jacob Edson sentenced Lechner Monday morning.

Under Colorado law, a rst-degree murder conviction carries an automatic life sentence with no possibility of parole.

“Two children are now growing up without their mother while their father sits behind bars,” said Gallo. “I can only hope this sentence brings some closure to Tracy’s family.”

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The importance of bystander CPR and helpful tips to perform it

BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When someone’s heart suddenly stops from cardiac arrest, bystander CPR can help the person’s chance of survival and reduce greater risk of damage.

According to the American Heart Association more than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of the hospital each year and if performed immediately, CPR can double or triple the chance of survival.

ere are two types of CPR. Traditional CPR is giving chest compressions and breaths, whereas hands-only CPR involves constant compressions.

For Mark Reynolds, the owner of UFC Gym Lone Tree, several minutes of hands-only CPR saved his life.

“I had no idea what happened,”

Reynolds said. “Had I not seen the video, I still to this day wouldn’t believe it was true.”

In November 2023, Reynolds was working out in his gym when he felt short of breath. Next thing he knew, he was waking up in an ambulance. He had gone into cardiac arrest, which was caught on video.

Since Reynolds posted the video on Tik Tok it has received thousands of views, and he continues to respond to comments. Bewildered by the number of people who were unsure of what to do, he also had his gym sta trained and is now an advocate for hands-only CPR and the use of AEDs – automated external de brillators.

“You can see in the video, a lot of them are wanting to do stu but don’t know what to do,” Reynolds said. e compressions simulate the way the heart pumps blood to the

rest of the organs, said Dr. Benjamin Usatch, UCHealth’s emergency director. It extends the opportunity for a successful resuscitation once trained medical professionals arrive on site.

“As you’re pushing down on the chest and you recoil, let the chest expand. it’s pulling air in by negative pressure,” Usatch said. “ en when the paramedics get there, they’ll support the breathing with something called a bag valve mask or a tube to oxygenate the blood.”

Erin Loeks, a CPR instructor with the South Metro Safety Foundation, said doing something is better than nothing.

“If we do traditional CPR, that’s like getting 100% on a test,” Loeks said. “But if we do hands only, that’s like getting an 80%. But if we do nothing, then that’s zero, and I would much rather be getting an 80% than noth-

ing.”

In Colorado, a person has legal protection against civil and criminal liability if the person acts in good faith through the Good Samaritan Law.

Cardiac arrest vs. heart attack: when to give CPR

Cardiac arrest and heart attacks are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same medical condition.

A heart attack is when blood ow to the heart is blocked in an artery. e longer the person goes without treatment, the risk of heart damage increases. A heart attack can lead to cardiac arrest, Loeks said, but CPR is needed once someone goes into cardiac arrest.

Cardiac arrest is when the heart

Tackling Colorado's Housing Crisis Requires Comprehensive Legislation

by Elizabeth Kay Marchetti

As our state suffers from a housing crisis that is essentially a humanitarian crisis, the need for strategic action has never been more urgent. The State Senate's proposed Strategic Growth Bill (SB-174) represents a missed opportunity, so it is imperative that we pass HB-1313, the legislation mandating increased density near transit hubs. Only by embracing measures that enable new housing to be built can we hope to alleviate the severe shortage of housing plaguing our communities.

Littleton has been at the forefront of regional discussions regarding transit-oriented communities, recognizing the vital role of public transportation in fostering sustainable development. The recent decision by the Littleton City Council not to oppose the transit-oriented community bill reflects this community’s commitment to urban planning and collaborative efforts that meet the documented needs of the city and region.

The correlation between transit accessibility and housing equity cannot be overstated. By concentrating new homes near transit hubs, we not only address the pressing need for housing but also empower residents with expanded transportation choices.

This isn't merely about building more homes; it's about expanding opportunities and freedom of movement for all members of our community.

While the majority of Front Range voters supported the bond question to enable FasTracks twenty years ago, the realization of the light rail’s full potential has been hampered by local zoning restrictions and so-called “growth limits.”

Cities like Aurora, Denver, and Lone Tree have embraced transit-oriented development, while many suburban cities and towns have resisted such changes. The result is that the metro area continues to grapple with traffic congestion, dangerous air quality, disappointingly low transit ridership numbers, and ever increasing housing costs.

Take, for instance, the case of Aspen Grove shopping center in Littleton. Initially a thriving retail center, located immediately north of the Mineral Avenue light rail station, its vitality has waned due to a lack of nearby residential density. It was understood by the developers that it would succeed financially because of its proximity to all the people living and working in Highlands Ranch. Now that Highlands Ranch is built out and the Park Meadows Mall continues to draw people from miles around, Aspen Grove

has struggled with high vacancy rates for years because of so few shoppers living in close proximity.

The recent proposal to redevelop it into a mixed-use neighborhood with significant numbers of housing units above retail was met with resistance fueled by fear of change and new neighbors. The outrage was led by already-housed people living in large, covenant-controlled homes who claim to want more housing, just not in a spot that might inconvenience them. The proposed number of homes was dramatically reduced (this is a phenomenon happening across the country - hence, skyrocketing housing prices) and therefore won’t likely make a significant, positive impact for the retail center or light rail ridership numbers. Enabling developments that put more homes in close proximity to transit and retail represent precisely the kind of forward-thinking solutions we need to solve the housing crisis and sustain local economies.

The reluctance of some municipalities to embrace transit-oriented development underscores the necessity of state intervention. Local control, while important, has too often resulted in a self-perpetuating cycle of housing scarcity. Typical zoning and

subdivision regulations have prevented denser housing development in suburban communities across the nation since the early 20th century. It's time for the state government to step in and ensure that communities across Colorado have the tools and mandates necessary to address our housing crisis comprehensively.

Littleton, along with other smaller suburbs, has struggled for decades to meet the growing demand for housing near transit. Passing legislation mandating increased density near transit hubs is not just a matter of convenience; it's a moral imperative. We owe it to our residents to enact bold, visionary policies that will pave the way for a more equitable and sustainable future.

Vibrant Littleton advocates for the passage of HB-1313. Only by embracing this bill can we hope to overcome the challenges posed by Colorado's housing crisis and build a brighter tomorrow for all.

Elizabeth Kay Marchetti, AICP has worked as an urban planner for Littleton and other local governments and homebuilders in the metro area. She is a member of Vibrant Littleton, a local organization of people working for housing abundance and safe mobility for all.

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MacKenzie Scott gift seeds program to help Colorado’s youngest children

BY ANN SCHIMKE CHALKBEAT COLORADO

A $2.5 million gift from billionaire MacKenzie Scott will jump-start a new grant program that aims to improve outcomes for Colorado’s youngest children.

Early Milestones Colorado, a statewide policy and research group, received the donation from Scott last year after what leaders there describe as an exciting and mysterious process. ey used the gift to create the Impact on Equity Fund, which will begin awarding $100,000 grants this fall to Colorado organizations that work on prenatal and birth-to-3 issues.

e new grant program comes during a challenging moment for Colorado’s youngest children: Federal COVID relief funds for early childhood are drying up, and, in recent years, much of the state’s energy has gone to-

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over the last two weeks was a plan,” Tom Gardinier, Vaughn’ son, said. “It was intentional.”

e city council back then appropriated funds to plant the trees along streets and encouraged homeowners to plant them in their yards, according to the Littleton Crabapple Route, Inc., a nonpro t organization that exists to promote the appreciation of and care for the trees.

Over the years, the group has planted more trees and worked with the city to coordinate their care. Now, about 7,000 trees bloom in Littleton each spring, said Tom, who serves as the organization’s president.

“In (my father’s) travels throughout his youth and his young adulthood, he

ward 4-year-olds served by the state’s new tuition-free preschool program.

Jennifer Merva Stedron, executive director of Early Milestones Colorado, said the youngest Coloradans and their families need more help. She cited the state’s rising maternal mortality rate, mediocre toddler vaccination rates, and billions in economic losses because working parents can’t nd care for babies and toddlers.

“It’s just not good enough,” she said. “We’re a better state than that.”

Merva Stedron said the new Impact on Equity grants — up to 10 this year — will be given to groups that propose innovative local early childhood e orts.

“We feel very, very rmly that those that are closest to the problem really have the solutions,” she said.

Early Milestones was one of at least three Colorado orga-

found certain cities that really impressed him (with) things like the cherry blossoms in D.C. or the magnolias down south,” Tom said. “He just felt like that would make Littleton unique.”

Larry Borger, who said he started the organization as a way to raise money to support the trees, said Vaughn’s initiative to plant the trees shows the history of Littleton’s “can-do attitude.”

City Forester Mary Danser said the crabapple tree route can be made ecologically stronger by adding more types of owering trees to the area. With so many trees of the same species, the route is currently in a vulnerable position, she said.

“In natural sciences, it’s very clear that diversity is really important,” she said.

“ e city of Littleton, unfortunately, is going to be very familiar with the term ‘monoculture,’ given our main street trees.”

nizations that received gifts last year from Scott, a philanthropist who received a 4% stake in Amazon as part of her divorce settlement with Amazon founder Je Bezos.

Valley Settlement, which provides a mobile preschool program and other services to Latino and immigrant families in the Roaring Fork Valley, received $2 million from Scott.

Parent Possible, which provides home visiting and early learning programs to families with young children statewide, received $1 million.

Merva Stedron said she learned about the prospect for a major donation — though Scott was not initially named — when Early Milestones received an “out-of-the-blue” email in January 2023. e rm that sent the email, which she later learned vets potential recipients of Scott’s fortune, requested “loads and loads” of documents and an interview.

A monoculture is when a given area has a single plant species. Last spring, the city had to remove about 80% of the trees on Main Street because of a disease that impacted honey locust trees.

e city, along with much of the state, is also dealing with emerald ash borer, an insect that destroys ash trees.

When there are more diverse species, Danser said, there is less risk of a whole area of plants being wiped out by a pest or disease. Diversity of species is also better for pollinators and wildlife, she said.

To improve the diversity of the crabapple route, Danser said the city is going to sell discounted owering trees to property owners along the route, probably starting in 2025.

Danser said the route will likely be renamed to the “Historic Crabapple Route” to honor the history and legacy of the area, but in

In the interview that month, sta from the rm told Merva Stedron, “If you don’t hear anything by the end of the year, you didn’t get a grant,” she said.

Even then, the Early Milestones team didn’t know who was giving out the money, how much was being awarded, or how much competition there was for the funds. Several months later, they learned the organization had been selected.

Merva Stedron, who hopes Scott’s donation will help attract another $7.5 million in donations for the Impact on Equity Fund, calls the money “a dream come true.”

Applications for the Impact on Equity grants are slated to open in June. Organizations can sign up here for noti cations about the program.

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practice, it will be a owering tree route with di erent kinds of trees. Tom said the organization is planning to buy new signs to mark the route with this new name.

Beyond bringing beauty to the community, Tom said he and his family see the route as a way to honor their father and inspire others to serve their community like he and others have over the years. On top of serving as the mayor, Vaughn helped start Hudson Gardens and the Town Hall Arts Center, Tom said.

“As a community, we forget that all of this stu didn’t just pop up out of nowhere,” he said, highlighting the community leadership of his father and others. “If we want to make our community better, we have to be like them … If we honor the people that did the work back then, we’re more likely to have people do the work now.”

The power of genuine relationships

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his week’s column was inspired by many of you, the people in my life who remind me through your check-ins and impromptu reach outs, that I have been blessed by so many of you personally, professionally, and spiritually in my life. I am a big fan of LinkedIn and use it daily as most of you know, and I also have a much greater appreciation for the many real and thoughtful people that I get to interact with as we go through this life together.

In today’s digitally driven world, it’s easy to equate the strength of our professional networks with the

number of connections we have on platforms like LinkedIn. While online networking certainly has its merits, the true power of relationships extends far beyond virtual connections. From the close-knit circles of friends and family to the broader spheres of in uence, genuine connections have the potential to open doors, create opportunities, and foster meaningful collaborations that transcend the con nes of cyberspace. At the heart of it all are the deepseated relationships we cultivate over the years, both in our personal and professional lives. Whether it’s the unwavering support of family during times of adversity or the camaraderie of lifelong friends who celebrate our successes, these close

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A will is a key component of any estate plan, but it’s not enough

When most people think of estate planning, usually writing out their will comes to mind. A will can help you accomplish a number of important estate planning goals; however it is certainly not a complete plan to protect your future.

A will allows you to control how your assets are distributed after you pass away. If you don’t have a will (intestate), your assets will be distributed in accordance with Colorado’s intestacy succession laws that determine who will inherit your estate. is is known as intestate succession in which Colorado acts in an objective and procedural manner to ensure your assets are distributed. e process of intestate succession completely ignores your wishes because what you “would have wanted” is simply irrelevant to the state without a formal will in place. A will is also critical when you

have minor children. Under a will, you dictate the guardian who will raise your minor children, you dictate the conservator who will control the money on behalf of your children, and you dictate the terms and conditions as to how and when your children gain  control of the money. However, without a will, a court decides who will raise your children and who will tend to the money on their behalf until the child turns 21, and the court may appoint people that you yourself never would have selected.

A will is an important document to create so you can rest assured your wishes will be respected after you’ve passed away. Yet, it’s important to consider the limitations of a will as well. For instance, your will does not determine who will manage your affairs should you become incapacitated.

Estate planning involves more than just a will that only comes into play at death, you also need to establish documents that will come into play in in life should you become incapacitated. Creating a durable power of attorney for nancial purposes and advanced medical di-

rectives will ensure that you retain some control over what is done on your behalf if you become incapacitated. Each of these documents empowers one or more individuals to make decisions about your assets or medical care when you are unable. If you do not have either document in place, a court will decide who to appoint to ll these roles for you. e court appointed agent would have the power to take actions they believe are in your best interest regardless of your personal preferences.

Further, certain nancial accounts allow for a bene ciary designation form, instead of a will, for guidance on how the asset is to be distributed after the owner’s passing. is types of assets include life insurance, annuities, retirement accounts like IRAs and 401(k)s.  When there is a completed designated bene ciary form, many court cases have concluded that the owner’s statements and intent in his or her will do not matter if they contradict what was written on the bene ciary designation form. is is why it’s important to also review your bene ciary designations periodically to ensure they re ect your wishes

now, and not what you wanted when, for example, you opened the IRA 20 years ago.

A revocable trust is another estate planning tool that is used to provide a greater level of exibility in how your estate is managed in life and in death. In life, if you become incapacitated, your successor trustee takes control and manages your estate under your terms. In death, a revocable trust allows your estate to avoid probate as well as the public scrutiny that accompanies it.

In short, while a will can help you accomplish important goals, additional estate planning tools and strategies are available to protect you and your loved ones both after you pass away and in the event of tragedy while you are still alive.

Carolyn Moller Duncan’s Duncan Legal, PC is located in Centennial with a practice emphasis on estate planning, probate and trust administration. Carolyn has over 22 years of experience practicing law in Colorado. Carolyn is a member of the Colorado Bar, Trust & Estate Section, Family Law Section and Denver County Bar Association.

SeriesFest celebrates a decade of television greatness

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ous SYFY show “Resident Alien.” Creator, executive producer and writer Chris Sheridan and actor Sara Tomko will both be in attendance.

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here are many things about SeriesFest, the annual event that celebrates emerging and underserved voices in episodic storytelling, that make it truly unique. But what really stands out as the event reaches its 10th season is how it charts a decade’s worth of change in television – both in programming and how people access shows.

“When I think back to that rst year, we didn’t know what to expect and weren’t sure if anybody was going to come,” said Randi Kleiner, co-founder and CEO of SeriesFest. “Now looking back, we’ve had so many success stories of shows that launched here, like ‘Mr. Robot’ and ‘Yellowstone,’ that people watch and love.”

Season 10 of SeriesFest kicked o on Wednesday, May 1, and runs through Sunday, May 5. e bulk of the festival will be held at the Sie FilmCenter, 2510 E. Colfax Ave. in Denver, but some special events will be held at other locations.

Fittingly for a milestone year like this, the event is bigger than ever, with more great programming to watch, panels to attend and unique events to take part in.

“My recommendation for attendees, especially new ones, is to choose an independent pilot block, a network screening and a panel and from there, you can see what you gravitate towards,” Kleiner said. “What you’ll nd is the festival is all about community — anyone who comes through the Sie FilmCenter doors will feel that.” is year’s pilots lineup is more wide-ranging than ever, with 45 independently produced pilots available to see. is includes international pilots, which is a rarity at these types of events. Attendees can select from shorts, dramas, comedies and more.

Some of the panels that are worth checking out include “It’s In the Details: Costume Design for Television,” which features costumers for shows like “Outlander,” “Queen Charlotte” and “Yellowstone,” and a screening and discussion of the hilari-

For special events, the SeriesFest Soiree Fundraiser Gala is the biggest event of the whole festival. e organization will be honoring Minnie Driver, Mark Duplass, SAG-AFTRA, Shondaland and Betsy Beers, as well as celebrating 20 years of “Grey’s Anatomy,” with cast and creatives in-person. “Grey’s” is getting its own special legacy celebration, featuring showrunner Meg Marinis and actors James Pickens Jr, Kevin McKidd, Camilla Luddington, Caterina Scorsone and Kim Raver. And as always, the festival wraps up at Red Rocks, this year with a dance party celebrating Beyoncé’s new album, “Cowboy Carter,” featuring Young Guru and special guests from the album.

“ ere is so much programming this year, and so much talent taking part, that I hope people come check it out as I know they will get hooked,” Kleiner said. “We’re always trying to expand our audience and I hope people embrace the festival and have the insightful conversations that really move the needle forward in the industry.”

For the full schedule, passes and more, visit https://seriesfest.com/.

Lone Tree Arts Center Blends Music and Movement

It’s been a long time since classical music carried the stodgy reputation it once used to have. From pairing orchestras with popular acts to performing lm scores live, there is so much room for experimentation and fun. e Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., is taking this to a thrilling new level with Cirque de la Symphonie and the Boulder Phil. e event will be held at the center at 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 5, and will delight audiences with a unique pairing of music and acrobatics. e Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra is one of the region’s best orchestral groups and Cirque de la Symphonie is wellknown for its unique and enrapturing approach to movement synchronized to music.

Secure your tickets at www.lonetreeartscenter.org.

Local organizations provide comprehensive services for people in need

“comprehensive legal, emotional and critical supportive services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, abuse of at-risk individuals, elder abuse, and human tra cking.”

Brandon Bowles, developmental manager for PorchLight, said the navigators are the PorchLight team members who help guide each person through the center. e organization partners with several government and nonpro t agencies to provide services to people and families in need.

lieve that tackling all of a person’s needs is the best way to help them.

Pos Ryant, founder and director of the Apprentice of Peace Youth Organization of Denver believes that forming relationships is at the heart of what makes the holistic approach work.

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Healthcare, a ordable housing, food insecurity, homelessness, violence and in ation are among the top issues facing Americans and Coloradans, according to a study by Pew Research Center.

While the state and the country struggle to resolve these issues through legislation, nonpro ts in the Denver metro area are attacking the issues using a holistic approach.

e Merriam-Webster Dictionary de nes “holistic” as a focus on the whole system, not a single part. A holistic approach to helping people means also helping with shelter, food, mental health, medical checks, employment, wellness and more in addition to the problem that brought the person in for help.

Several local organizations practice using a holistic approach to helping people. One model of this approach is the PorchLight Family Justice Center in Lakewood.

e organization’s work is described on its website as providing

According to Bowles, these services can range from health checks at the in-house clinic, legal services, remote court appearances, therapy, housing, clothing and even childcare, among other things.

e center has several services provided by partner agencies right there on location, so there is no need to leave the building for most things, Bowles added.

“We have 20 cubicles here for partners to use,” Bowles said. “So oftentimes we use the analogy that PorchLight is kind of like the mall.

e stores in the mall are our partners and the services that are provided.”

He gave an example. “Our medical services are provided through St. Anthony’s forensic nursing programs,” Bowles explained. “Our navigators are kind of like personal shoppers. So, they’re the ones that know what is on sale at all the stores, what’s on discount. If you want to nd a pair of orange shoes, they’re going to tell you which store to go to. So that’s kind of an easy way to think about it.”

Organizations like PorchLight be-

“I think we’re more focused on the relationship with clients and really providing opportunities for the community to build their resilience,” Ryant said. “To nd their support system, to create awareness around various wellness tools and/or programs that are out there. And not only the ones we o er but that are out there for people who may be struggling, who just need a friend.”

Ryant went on to say that helping his target demographic — the youth of the Denver Metro area — requires providing services and a space for their families as well.

AOPYO is not the only organization that provides services for the entire family. Gigi’s Playhouse of Denver in Lakewood provides a space and services for kids and adults with Down syndrome. ese services include education, tness, wellness, occupational skills, support groups and more. However, there is also programming that the family can use.

“ e value that we’re giving to these families is astronomical,” said Leslie Klane, executive director of Gigi’s Denver. “It’s not just in the fact that the services are free, but it’s in helping the families (and the person with Down syndrome) move on that path towards a future of independence and a good quality of life of enjoying life.”

ese organizations and others believe the bene ts of the holistic approach is yielding results.

For example, Gigi’s Playhouse Denver volunteers have developed a cutting-edge tness program GigiFit, for kids with Down Syndrome. According to Klane, the program is being used around the world.

“We have two physicians locally, in Wheat Ridge. ey co-designed GigiFit,” Klane explained. “It’s about mobility, dexterity, exibility and its movement.”

Klane said the doctors designed the program to help Denver families at rst.

“But then it became national, then international,” Klane said. She said GigiFit classes are virtual, with participants from all over the world.   AOPYO’s best success stories come from the people who came back to help work at the company once their time with the program nished.

An example is Lex Cacciatori, the AOPYO communications support specialist. Cacciatori said she entered the program at a volatile time in her adolescence. e organization’s approach helped steer her to a better life.

“It’s not just supportiveness, energy and the community, but the people of AOPYO,” Cacciatore said. “ ey’ve really supported me through a lot of things personally, academically and in every aspect of my life.”

She said Ryant even checked in with her throughout college to provide the much-needed support and encouragement.

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Dr. G.C. Di Laura, language specialist at AOPYO, said the center and Ryant helped her whole family. Di Laura said that she rst came to the program years ago to seek support for her daughter.

“ e atmosphere that they create, the openness, a safe it’s so hard to nd these places, especially for the youth,” Di Laura said. “As a parent, my daughter also went through the program. And Pos (Ryant) was amazing for her. We had very hard personal di culties at that time.”

Di Laura said Ryant and the organization helped her whole family with wellness, mental health, academic support and providing a community.

Some other local organizations that provide holistic help include:

• Marisol Homes of Denver is a women’s shelter that runs a holistic program for clients. e program includes services and support in employment, housing, health care, mental health awareness wellness and more.

• Hope House of Colorado in Arvada calls its holistic approach “selfsu ciency programming” used to help teen mothers in the Denver Metro area. e organization provides wellness, education, career, social support and more for teen mothers.

• e Arc of Colorado has locations all across the state and the U.S. It provides services and support for adults and kids with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Additionally, Arc provides mental, career, education and wellness services for their clients.

• Avi at Old Towne in Arvada holds 30 apartments for former foster kids who have “aged out” of the system and are no longer eligible for services. CASA of Je erson and Gilpin Counties partners with Foothills Regional Housing to create housing for 30 of the teens. e program also provides services in mentorship, wellness, and support with career and education.

To nd more organizations that o er a holistic approach to helping people, go to ColoradoGives.org and search the nonpro t organizations listed.

Pos Ryant (right) and Ronnie Qi (left) stand in the Apprentice of Peace Youth Organization’s new headquarters. The organization o ers wellness classes, support groups, Self Care Saturday events, tutoring and more to help Denver Metro teens. PHOTOS BY JO DAVIS

Lex Cacciatore was once a teen in the Apprentice of Peace Youth Organization. The holistic program helped her to get accepted to and graduate college. Cacciatore now works for AOPYO, helping other teens.

stops beating unexpectedly. It is triggered by an electric malfunction in the heart and causes an irregular heartbeat, also called an arrhythmia. When this happens, the pumping of blood is interrupted and doesn’t get pumped to the rest of the body.

is is when CPR should be provided. e American Heart Association says there is a 10% drop in survival each minute.

Usatch said the goal of bystander CPR is for the heart to return to spontaneous circulation.

e South Metro Safety Foundation is a nonpro t partner to the South Metro Fire Rescue and has more than 15 safety programs. Foundation Executive Director eo Mink said it’s the foundation’s goal to provide certi cation to at least one member of each household inside the re district.

e foundation provides a variety of CPR classes, certi es people through the American Heart Association and takes part in community events to raise awareness for handsonly CPR.

e American Heart Association also provides courses in CPR, including an infant program, and the American Red Cross of the Mile High Area regional chapter for Colorado — which serves 10 counties in-

know the address and/or street you

“Do not be afraid to act,” said South

While the American Red Cross website explains the process in seven steps Loeks provided some detail.

e rst step is to check the scene for safety and form an initial impres-

Once safe, if the person appears unresponsive, check for breathing, life-threatening bleeding or other life-threatening conditions using shout-tap-shout. Kneel down beside the person, not over them, and rmly tap their shoulders while you shout “Are you OK?”

“Never shake because if we shake somebody and they have a head, neck or spine injury, we just made that a whole lot worse,” said Loeks.

If the person does not respond, is not breathing or gasping for air, they need immediate CPR. Most often, the 911 dispatcher will stay on the phone to give instructions.

Shoulders directly over hands and keep elbows locked. Push at least two inches into the chest.

Allow the chest to return to normal position after each compression.

For those 1 year and older, compressions have to go down two inches. However, the force does depend on the person, said Loeks. On a smaller child, you might use just one hand.

In traditional CPR, give 30 chest compressions before giving two breaths.

Open the airway to a past-neutral position by tilting the head and lifting the chin.

Pinch the nose shut, take a normal breath and make a complete seal over the person’s mouth with your mouth.

Each breath should last about one second. e chest should rise and allow air to exit before giving the next breath.

cluding Douglas County — provides steps on how to conduct bystander CPR.

Adult CPR Steps

e most important tip from the South Metro Safety Foundation is to do something, whether it’s calling 911, getting an AED, giving chest compressions or even leading the EMTs to the emergency. When on the phone with 911, it’s important to

Place the person on their back on a rm, at surface. If you are not comfortable giving breaths or there is a biohazard potential, hands-only CPR can be given.

“Hands-only CPR is only good for teenagers and adults because children still need breaths,” Loek said. “Usually when a child needs CPR, it’s because of a breathing issue.”

When giving chest compressions: Place two hands centered on the chest.

Continue giving sets of 30 chest compressions and two breaths or constant compressions and use an AED as soon as one is available until EMT’s get there.

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“People are afraid they are going to hurt the person, so they don’t press down hard enough,” Loeks said. “But you cannot hurt the person more than they are already hurt.”

South Metro Safety Foundation CPR instructor Erin Loeks performs CPR on a mannequin in a fire station community room. The South Metro Safety Foundation provides CPR classes for people starting at age 11.

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Thu 5/02

Whitney Peyton @ 6pm

Herman's Hideaway, 1578 S Broadway, Denver

Jamie Lissow @ 6:30pm

Comedy Works South, 5345 Land‐mark Pl, Greenwood Village

Fri 5/03

Jamie Lissow @ 6:15am

Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Pl, Greenwood Village

Start Making Sense: Talking Heads

Tribute @ 7pm

Gothic Theatre, 3263 S Broadway, Engle‐wood

Sat 5/04

Jamie Lissow @ 6:15am

Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Pl, Greenwood Village

Jamie Lissow @ 8:45am

Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Pl, Greenwood Village

L.A. WITCH @ 5pm

Levitt Pavilion Denver, 1380 W Florida Ave, Denver

Breakfast Fly-In @ 8am

Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport), 13005 Wings Way, Engle‐wood. info@wingsmuseum.org

The Mike G Band @ 6:30pm Takoda Tavern, 12311 Pine Bluffs Way # A, Parker

Pick & Howl @ 7pm

Mon 5/06

Modern Swing Mondays 2024 @ 6pm / $10 Stampede, Aurora

Tue 5/07

Jump Serving @ 4pm / $50

Elevation Volleyball Club, 12987 E Adam Aircraft Drive, Englewood. 720-524-4136

Alan Doyle @ 5:30pm

Parker Arts, Culture & Events Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Avenue, Parker

Teague Starbuck @ 5pm

Swans @ 6pm

Gothic Theatre, 3263 S Broadway, Englewood

Sam Bush @ 7pm

Gothic Theatre, 3263 S Broadway, Engle‐wood

Sun 5/05

Sarah and the Safe Word @ 7pm Hi-Dive - Denver, Denver

Alex Ubago @ 8pm Stampede, 2430 S Havana St, Aurora

Gothic Theatre, 3263 S Broadway, Englewood

Swans @ 7pm

Gothic Theatre, Englewood

13U Open Gym @ 11pm / Free May 7th - Jun 12th

Elevation Volleyball Club, 12987 E Adam Aircraft Drive, Englewood. 720-524-4136

Wed 5/08

Alternate Guitar Tunings Workshop w/Pierce Pettis at Swallow Hill @ 6:30pm Swallow Hill Music Association, 71 E Yale Ave, Denver

The Pint Room, 2620 W Belleview Ave, Littleton

Thu 5/09

Attacking @ 4pm / $50

Elevation Volleyball Club, 12987 E Adam Aircraft Drive, Englewood. 720-524-4136

ZeeCeeKeely: "Road Through Tico Time"

@ 6pm

Herman's Hideaway, 1578 S Broadway, Denver

Ty Segall @ 6pm Gothic Theatre, 3263 S Broadway, Engle‐wood

Steve Azar: Mockingbird Hitmaker's Series Denver @ 6:30pm

Herman's Hideaway, 1578 S Broadway, Denver

Pierce Pettis back at Swallow Hill Music!

@ 7pm

Swallow Hill Music, 71 E Yale Ave, Denver

Ty Segall @ 7pm

Gothic Theatre, 3263 S Broadway, Engle‐wood

Calendar information is provided by event organiz‐ers. All events are subject to change or cancella‐tion. This publication is not responsible for the ac‐curacy of the information contained in this calendar.

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Ain’t No Party Like the Denver Derby Party

No party in Denver gets quite the hullabaloo that e Original Denver Derby Party does, and deservedly so. Every year it’s a total blast of fun and tradition, all going to a good cause (100 percent of all proceeds bene t

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connections enrich our lives in ways that extend far beyond business transactions or networking opportunities.

Within our professional circles, the bonds forged through shared experiences, collaborative e orts and

the Sean Ranch Lough Foundation).

Held on Saturday, May 4, the party has found a perfect venue in McGregor Square, 1901 Wazee St. in Denver. McGregor has more than 17,000 square feet of outdoor gathering space, the Milepost Zero food hall, three levels of indoor space and balconies, and features a 66-foot by 20-foot LED screen, according to provided information.

Make sure your derby drip is on point and get information and tickets

mutual respect are equally invaluable. ese trusted allies o er more than just career advice or industry insights; they provide a sense of solidarity and camaraderie that bolsters our con dence and resilience in the face of adversity.

Beyond our immediate circles is a vast network of acquaintances, colleagues and acquaintances of acquaintances whose paths intersect with ours in unexpected ways. While

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at https://denverderby.com/.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Blondshell at the Larimer Lounge

Sabrina Teitelbaum, the 25-year-old who records under the name Blondshell, is one of last year’s great new indie rock discoveries — her self-titled album from 2023 made a bunch of best of lists and brims with great guitar licks and smart and insightful lyricism.

In support of the album, Blond-

we may not share the same level of intimacy with these individuals, there is still a foundation of trust and connection that can be leveraged to mutual advantage.

In the realm of business, these connections can prove invaluable in unlocking new markets, forging strategic partnerships and securing lucrative opportunities. A recommendation from a trusted colleague or a referral from a respected industry contact carries more weight than a cold email or a generic LinkedIn connection request.

And beyond the realm of professional endeavors, the power of genuine connections extends to acts of kindness, support and altruism that enrich our lives and uplift our communities. Whether it’s lending a helping hand to a neighbor in need, volunteering for a charitable cause, or simply o ering a listening ear to a friend in distress, these acts of compassion and empathy strengthen the fabric of our society and reinforce the bonds that unite us as human beings.

In essence, while online network-

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shell will be stopping by the Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. Denver, at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8. An intimate venue like this is the perfect place for Teitelbaum’s classic-rockinspired ri s to achieve full e ect. Get tickets at www.larimerlounge. com.

Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail.com.

ing platforms like LinkedIn provide a valuable avenue for expanding our professional networks and connecting with like-minded individuals, the true power of relationships lies in the depth of human connection that transcends virtual interactions.

As we navigate the complexities of the digital age, let us not lose sight of the profound value of genuine relationships and the transformative power of human connection. I would love to hear your personal and professional connection story at gotonorton@gmail.com and if we remember that by nurturing and cultivating these connections, both online and o ine, we can create a more interconnected, compassionate and prosperous world for ourselves and future generations. And that really will make it a better than good life.

Michael Norton is an author, a personal and professional coach, consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator of individuals and businesses, working with organizations and associations across multiple industries.

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‘Oscillations’ hits Englewood’s SeeSaw gallery

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Four local artists with vastly di erent styles working in tandem with each other will be on display at the SeeSaw Art Gallery in Englewood for its third exhibition, “Oscillations.”

Hayley Schneider, gallery owner, said the exhibit features artists Leslie Fitzsimmons, Jamie Gray, Ilan Gutin, and Autumn T. omas. e show opens to the public on May 4 from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. and runs by appointment through July 28.

“For this show, people can expect to see a variety of artwork from wood wall sculptures, weavings and watercolor paintings that are all tied together through the concept of exploring how the artists oscillate between subconscious and deliberate decision making, hence the show’s title,” Schneider said.

e inspiration for the show came from studio visits Schneider conducted with each artist. It led her to notice that “their approach and process toward creating art were very similar, despite their di erent mediums.”

“ eir works o er viewers an interpretation of the compromise of competing in uences including experimentation and intuition, structure and uidity, distortion and conformity, and spontaneity and

deliberation,” she said.  ly because of “good luck and being in the right place at the right time,” Schneider said.

“SeeSaw is a contemporary art gallery devoted to fostering meaningful connections between community, artists, and collectors,” she said. “Our mission is to showcase thought-provoking exhibitions, highlighting emerging and underrepresented artists, the vast majority

in their own life in uence their lived experience,” Schneider said. “It’s a wonderful meditation on nding balance and compromise. In addition to re ecting on the show’s purpose, we encourage anyone interested in art in general to come view the exhibit.”

She said the gallery plans to host other events and programming during the exhibit’s display which will include “art education, artist talks with the four exhibiting artists, and an inviting space to see some amazing local art.”

SeeSaw Art Gallery is open by appointment only. People can set up times to visit by emailing connect@ seesawgallery.com or calling 303501-2712. For more information, visit seesawartgallery.com.

heart start dying.

Cracked ribs are a common side effect of having CPR performed. Loeks added that people are also hesitant to perform CPR on women because they are afraid to expose them. However, the longer someone goes without blood ow, parts of the brain and

But, the Good Samaritan law, which is in all 50 states, protects people who help as long as they do what a rational person would do in that situation. Although Mark Reynolds’ ribs were cracked, he is thankful to the bystander for saving his life.

“To be able to continue life and continue what I love to do because people acted is really strong,” said Reynolds.

SeeSaw Art Gallery is located at 5 W Radcli Avenue in Englewood and opened in November of 2023. SeeSaw’s mission is to “showcase thought-provoking exhibitions, highlighting emerging and under-represented artists.”

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Former Disney princess brings music to Englewood classroom

BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In the realm of Charles Hay World Elementary School, former-Disneyprincess-turned-second-gradeteacher Alyssa Mertens utilizes song and creativity to captivate her students.

With a passion for imagination and relationship building, Mertens embodies her Disney-honed skills and knowledge from a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction to create a fun and safe classroom experience all the while weaving tales of knowledge and wonder that leave her students eager to learn.

“I just love bringing the theatrics of that into my classroom,” Mertens said. “I would say for almost every type of subject there is some type of song we’re singing.”

Mertens received her theatrical skills in college while working as a character actress and dressing up as various Disney princesses for parties and events.

She applies those talents to her teaching style as they provide her with a unique approach to education.

Another important element of her teaching philosophy is the management piece.

“You need to have strong management and relationships with your students in order to teach anything,” Mertens said. “ at is the foundation to everything and it’s a part of my philosophy.”

It’s her management skills which help with what she considers the

most challenging aspect of teaching: multitasking.

“It almost feels like I am a performer in a circus to juggle all the things teachers do,” Mertens said.

Originally from Pittsburg, Mertens joined Englewood Schools ve years ago. She said she found her position while job searching in the

middle of the school year.

“I stumbled across Charles Hay and it was the best stumble I’ve ever taken in my life,” Mertens said. “It just kind of landed in my lap and I’ve been so happy ever since.”

Mertens is the youngest of ve and said it wasn’t until college that she decided she wanted to be a teacher.

“My sisters started having children and I loved working with children,” Mertens. “ e more I worked with kids I fell in love with teaching and the thought of being a teacher.”  Mertens said she is more interested in teaching the primary years of

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Charles Hay World Elementary School teacher Alyssa Merten reads to her second-grade students in her classroom. PHOTO BY ELISABETH SLAY

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kindergarten through second grade because she loves “the innocence of children.”

“I love their curious minds and the stu they come up with,” Mertens said. “ ey’re so un ltered in what they say and that just brings me just so much joy in their pureness.”

Mertens in particular loves teaching second grade because she feels like she can talk to the students and form deeper connections.

“ ey’re able to understand a little bit more and build onto our conversations,” Mertens said.

It’s important to Mertens that students feel safe and secure in her classroom so they can learn to their full potential.

“I hug them every morning coming in,” Mertens said. “I greet them, say good morning, look them in the eyes as we go around in a circle and that’s the part that I love the most. It’s fun to adapt to each type of student with their own unique ways.”

ere are many aspects Mertens enjoys about the Englewood district including its smaller size, the people she works with and the amount

of resources available.

“I am really big on contentment and just nding a place where I thrive in and belong in and staying,” Mertens said. “Englewood’s given that to me.”

Additionally, Mertens feels she has a voice despite being at the be-

“People want to hear my opinions and I just feel accepted by my peers,” Mertens said.

Going forward, Mertens hopes to one day live in Englewood as she commutes from orton and she hopes to be a steady gure for the

“I would just love to become established in a place, hopefully Englewood, for my whole career,” Mertens said. “I would love to see my kids at the supermarket or on walks. at’s just what I’ve always wanted.”

At Charles Hay World Elementary School, second-grade teacher Alyssa Merten reads to her students. Merten has been a teacher in the Englewood Schools district for the last five years.

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Syphilis cases in Colorado are exploding

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BY JOHN INGOLD THE COLORADO SUN

Syphilis is among the most brutal diseases known to humans, but it is also among the sneakiest.

Dr. Michelle Barron, an infectious disease expert with UCHealth, calls it “the great masquerader.” Early symptoms in adults are often painless, temporary and easy to miss. After that, the disease can lie silent in the body for years until it makes itself known.

And Colorado, like other states across the country, is now dealing with the devastating impacts that can occur when syphilis goes undetected and untreated.

Since 2018, syphilis cases in the state have more than tripled, to 3,266 last year from 1,084 in 2018.

ose 2018 numbers were already a signi cant jump from previous years.

What is especially brutal is that syphilis, a bacterial disease primarily transmitted through sex, can be spread in utero from moms to babies. Colorado saw 50 such cases of congenital syphilis last year, up from seven in 2018. ere have been 25 congenital cases reported this year, putting the state on track to potentially reach 100 cases before year end.

Department of Public Health and Environment, said.

Syphilis is a multistage disease that most often rst appears in adults as a painless sore in the location where the infection rst entered the body. at heals, though, and then the disease lies dormant for a few weeks until a fever or rash appears. e immune system can also beat that back, leading to what is known as latent syphilis.

Some people can then have a third phase, when the disease roars back in attacks that can a ect eyesight, hearing, muscle movement and cognitive ability.

Syphilis is treated through common antibiotics.

“ e good news here is that syphilis is curable and treatment will save lives,” Dr. Rachel Herlihy, the state epidemiologist, said.

e state’s public health e orts focus especially on populations currently with higher rates of disease — those who are homeless, who are incarcerated or who use injection drugs. e public health order requires syphilis testing be performed at correctional facilities and also when a patient who is pregnant shows up at an urgent care or emergency room during the rst or third trimesters.

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“ is is easily treated,” Gov. Jared Polis said at a recent news conference, “but it can be very harmful and deadly for babies.”

Of the 25 cases of congenital syphilis so far this year, ve resulted in stillbirths or miscarriages and two ended in death shortly after birth.

To combat this rise in syphilis cases among infants, the state Health Department on late last month issued a public health order requiring medical providers to step up testing for syphilis infections in people who are pregnant.

State law already requires that licensed medical professionals test for syphilis during the rst trimester of pregnancy. e public health order expands that to require testing be o ered also during the third trimester and at the time of delivery. It must also be o ered when there is a fetal death after 20 weeks of gestation.

“Pregnant people have to be offered the test, they do not have to take it,” Jill Hunsaker Ryan, the executive director of the Colorado

e state has also expanded a pilot program originally started in Pueblo County that provided expanded testing to people incarcerated at the county jail. Sheri David Lucero said the program has screened 634 people for syphilis, with 182 — more than a quarter — testing positive. Of those, seven were pregnant.

“Without a doubt, this program saves lives,” he said.

Herlihy said the reasons that syphilis is increasing, both in Colorado and nationwide, are unclear. It is also not entirely certain why there are higher rates of syphilis in incarcerated or homeless populations.

“ e association here probably has to do with access to prenatal care and complicating factors in individuals’ lives that are leading to them not receiving prenatal care,” Herlihy said.

is is an important point because it shows that there is no reason for syphilis to remain disproportionately within those populations. Barron, the UCHealth doctor, said she

Syphilis is treated with multiple penicillin injections over the course of about three weeks.

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A recent vote by the Colorado High School Activities Association sanctioned girls flag football as an official sport.

Passing by a vote of 57-9 with five abstentions, there will be two classifications this fall for girls flag football. It is CHSAA’s 27th sanctioned sport. After a highly successful pilot program in the past two years, CHSAA set the sport in stone.

Colorado joins Tennessee, New York, Florida, Arizona, Nevada, Georgia, Illinois, California, Alaska and Alabama as states to sanction girls flag football.

Several area schools have devel-

The Colorado High School Activities Association’s board of directors o cially approved the use of a 35-second shot clock, e ective in the 2026-2027 school year.

CHSAA adopts shot clock for varsity teams

BY STEVE SMITH SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

After several months of debate, the Colorado High School Activities Association formally adopted the use of a 35-second shot clock in

prep basketball. e decision came during the association’s legislative council meeting on April 23.

e change takes e ect in the 2026-2027 school year for varsity

Arvada West junior Sara Walker makes some downfield moves after matching a catch during the girls flag football state championship game against Cherry Creek in October 2023. CHSSA has agreed to sanction the sport.

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oped flag football pilot programs, including Valor Christian, Arvada West, Cherry Creek, Legend, Mountain Vista, Elizabeth and more.

Last October, Arvada West defeated Cherry Creek 34-14 in the final of the 16-team state champi-

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boys and girls teams. e association’s legislative council approved it by a margin of almost 3-to-2. e agenda said those in favor cited a need to prepare players for college basketball’s shot clock, an improved pace of play and the

onship tournament. The Wildcats finished the season with a perfect 25-0 record.

Area coaches are big advocates for the sport.

“It’s fun for the girls to make some new friends, play a game that they’ve always just had to watch,” said Darren Pitzner, the coach for the Legend High School girls’ team. “For me growing up, I was always drawing up plays in the dirt and developed a love for

chance to reward good defense.

ose opposed pointed to initial set-up costs (perhaps between $3,000 and $10,000, depending on the electrical structure of the gym, according to the agenda), the potential increased cost for game workers and for training a shot clock operator.

ere was no discussion during the council’s meeting.

ere were two other shot-clock

the game that way. The girls have made a lot of friends, a ton of smiles and a ton of highlights.”

The sport received funding from the Denver Broncos during the pilot period.

“In addition to providing an amazing platform for empowerment, inclusion and teamwork, girls flag creates a powerful sense of belonging and community for our next generation of leaders,” Broncos Owner Carrie Walton

proposals on the agenda. Supporters withdrew one agenda item after the council approved the shotclock item. e second, which would have applied to class 6A schools only, failed.

e council also turned down a bid to increase the size of the state basketball tournament from 32 to 40 teams. Fifty-seven percent voted no.

e proposal called for the top 24

Penner said in a statement.

Though last year’s postseason was held at the Pat Bowlen Fieldhouse at the Denver Broncos’ Center Health Training Center, future postseason details for 5A and 4A will need to be determined.  A girls flag football committee will also be formed soon by CHSAA.

This story will be updated as more details are released.

teams to receive a rst-round bye. Chaparral Athletic Director Rob Johnson said players and coaches want to be able to play in one last tournament game.

“Scheduling really helps,” he said. “Many of these programs want a competitive, rst-round game. It’s a chance for (seeds) 25 to 40 to have a competitive, fun playo experience.”

No one spoke in opposition.

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Tips from an expert for Colorado’s allergy season

BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

As owers bloom in spring, so do allergies for many people along Colorado’s Front Range.

Swedish Medical Center Chief Medical O cer Jaya Kumar said some of the common symptoms include sneezing, a runny nose, snifing, coughing, stu y nose, itching and post nasal drip. Some cases, Kumar said, can be even worse.

“Severe allergies may be associated with eye allergies, sinus congestion, asthma, eczema, throat swelling (and more),” Kumar said.

She said allergies have many causes.

“Allergies happen during a certain time of the year or allergies happen after exposure to certain things like pets, fumes, owers,” Kumar said.

Kumar said while it’s possible to avoid certain triggers, it can be difcult to completely get away from them.

“In those situations we can use antihistamines or anti-allergy medications over the counter, steroid nasal spray, nasal decongestants,” Kumar said. “In severe cases, consult your healthcare provider.”

Allergies commonly impact about 10%-30% of children and adults in the United States, according to Kumar.

“( ey can) be associated with signi cant morbidity, like missed school or work, and if uncontrolled can impair quality of life,” Kumar said. “It is very important to understand and manage your symptoms.”

Kumar advises people to consult

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‘Allergies happen during a certain time of the year or allergies happen after exposure to certain things like pets, fumes, flowers.’

Jaya Kumar, Swedish Medical Center Chief Medical O cer

their primary care providers for advice. In severe cases she said people may need to have allergen testing and immunotherapy under the supervision of an allergist.

“Some of the allergy medicines or decongestants over the counter can have side e ects as well like sedation, dry mouth, interaction with your other medications and long term side e ects as well,” Kumar said. “So it is important to consult your healthcare provider.”

Overall tips for dealing with allergies include:

Know your triggers.

Minimize allergen exposure

Use allergy medications

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has seen patients who are positive for syphilis and surprised by the diagnosis. ey did not think they were at risk and had not noticed any symptoms.

“Anyone who is engaging in unprotected sex could transmit this and not be aware of it,” she said.

For people with health insurance, syphilis testing is covered without a copay, and people on Medicaid also

Barron said wider testing is the key to controlling Colorado’s skyrocketing infection numbers.

“ e goal is to prevent these longterm complications that can be terrible,” she said, “also ensure that we can help prevent transmission by treating these individuals proactively.”

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To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On March 1, 2024, 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)

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MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR WR STARKEY MORTGAGE, L.L.P., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

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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) LEGAL DESCRIPTION HAS BEEN CORRECTED BY SCRIVENER'S AFFIDAVIT RECORDED 08/07/2009 AT RECEPTION NO. B9086107 IN THE RECORDS OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY.

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Last Publication: 5/30/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 03/01/2024

Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Alison L Berry #34531

N. April Winecki #34861

David R. Doughty #40042

Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592

Lynn M. Janeway #15592

Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990

Attorney File # 24-031829

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

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Legal Notice NO. 0108-2024

First Publication: 5/2/2024

Last Publication: 5/30/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0055-2024

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On February 2, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of

$383,013.13

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.

ALL OF LOT 15, EXCEPT THE WEST 163 FEET THEREOF, BLOCK 1, KOEHLER SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 4825 S Fox St, Englewood, CO 80110. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/05/2024, 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: 4/11/2024

Last Publication: 5/9/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 02/02/2024

Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Alexis R. Abercrombie #56722

Scott D. Toebben #19011

Aricyn J. Dall #51467

David W Drake #43315

Randall S. Miller & Associates PC 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710

Attorney File # 24CO00037-1

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.

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado

Revised 1/2015

Legal Notice NO. 0055-2024

First Publication: 4/11/2024

Last Publication: 5/9/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION

§38-38-103

FORECLOSURE

SALE NO. 0110-2024

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On March 5, 2024, 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) CPVF II Solarium LLC

Original Beneficiary(ies)

KeyBank National Association

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Ready Capital Mortgage Financing 2021-FL5, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust December 07, 2020 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 08, 2020

Recording Information

(Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) E0170858

Original Principal Amount

$20,385,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $20,007,707.03

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: Covenants of the Deed of Trust have been violated by Grantor, including, without limitation, Grantor’s failure to pay the entire outstanding indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust by the December 10, 2023 maturity date. Grantor failed to cure such violation and, as a result, the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust is due in full, with interest, default interest, expenses, late fees, costs, and attorneys’ fees, and a receiver has been appointed for the property to be foreclosed.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

See attached Exhibit A

Purported common address: 7400 East Orchard Road, 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, 06/26/2024, 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: 5/2/2024

Last Publication: 5/30/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 03/05/2024

By:

Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

William R. Meyer #34012

Polsinelli PC 1401 Lawrence Street, Suite 2300, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 572-9300

Attorney File # Solarium

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.

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

0110-2024 Legal Description

Parcel 1:

The North 4/5ths of Tract 8, Subdivision of Section 21, Township 5 South, Range 67 West, except portions conveyed to the City of Greenwood Village in Deed recorded April 24, 1981 in Book 3402 at Page 436, and Deed recorded October 29, 1981 in Book 3520 at Page 521, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Parcel 2:

Those non-exclusive easements as created by that certain Reciprocal Easement Agreement recorded February 27, 1984 in Book 4096 at Page 741, and recorded March 12, 1984 in Book 4108 at Page 362, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: Assessor Parcel No: 2075-21-2-02-021

Property Address: 7400 East Orchard Road Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111

Legal Notice NO. 0110-2024

First Publication: 5/2/2024

Last Publication: 5/30/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION

CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0107-2024

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On March 1, 2024, 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)

Gwyndollynn Potter AND Richard Potter

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY

Date of Deed of Trust June 16, 2022

County of Recording

Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 21, 2022

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) E2067004

Original Principal Amount $561,639.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $554,559.06

Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado

Michael Westerberg, Public

Public Notices

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 7, BLOCK 9, BROADWAY ESTATES, FILING NO. ONE, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

A.P.N.: 2077-22-4-11-007

Purported common address: 6684 South Penrose Court, 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, 06/26/2024, 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: 5/2/2024

Last Publication: 5/30/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 03/01/2024

Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Alison L Berry #34531

N. April Winecki #34861

David R. Doughty #40042

Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592

Lynn M. Janeway #15592

Janeway Law Firm, P.C.

9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990

Attorney File # 23-031273

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.

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado

Revised 1/2015

Legal Notice NO. 0107-2024

First Publication: 5/2/2024

Last Publication: 5/30/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION

CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0096-2024

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On February 23, 2024, 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)

Justin T. Jenkins

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Zions Bancorporation, N.A.

dba Vectra Bank Colorado

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

Zions Bancorporation, N.A.

dba Vectra Bank Colorado

Date of Deed of Trust

January 15, 2019

County of Recording Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

April 18, 2019

Recording Information

(Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)

D9034619

Original Principal Amount

$86,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$81,927.34

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 installments of principal and interest, together with other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 175, EL VISTA, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO

Purported common address:

6329 S. Jasmine Way, Centennial, 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, 06/26/2024, 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: 5/2/2024

Last Publication: 5/30/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 02/23/2024

Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

David C. Walker #36551

Neal K. Dunning #10181

Douglas W. Brown #10429

Drew P. Fein #48950

Brown Dunning Walker Fein Drusch PC 7995 E. Prentice Ave., Suite 101-E, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 ( 303) 329-3363

Attorney File # 3230-161

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.

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado

Revised 1/2015

Legal Notice NO. 0096-2024

First Publication: 5/2/2024

Last Publication: 5/30/2024

of Publication: Littleton Independent

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for the City of Centennial, Arapahoe County, Colorado, Case No. 23-08-0194P. The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solicits technical information or comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for your community. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. The FIRM and, if applicable, the FIS report have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. For more information on the proposed flood hazard determinations and information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA’s website at https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/BFE_Status/bfe_main.asp , or call the FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627).

Legal Notice No. 532846

First Publication: May 2, 2024

Last Publication: May 9, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

CITY OF SHERIDAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE

On the 22nd day of April, 2024, the City Council of the City of Sheridan, Colorado, approved the following Emergency Ordinance:

CITY OF SHERIDAN, COLORADO

CITY OF SHERIDAN, CO

ORDINANCE NO. 3-2024

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHERIDAN, COLORADO, REPEALING, REENACTING IN ITS ENTIRETY AND RETITLING CHAPTER 56, ARTICLE XVII-FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT OF THE SHERIDAN MUNICIPAL CODE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY THEREFOR

WHEREAS, as required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”) the City enacted Ordinance No.1-2024 which adopted the Flood Insurance Study for Arapahoe County and Incorporated Areas (“FIS”) dated April 11, 2024, with its accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Maps (“FIRM”); and

WHEREAS, the ordinance was submitted for review to Doug Mahan, Colorado Water Conservation Board National Flood Insurance Program Community Assistance Program Coordinator; and

WHEREAS, on March 14, 2024, Mr. Mahan advised staff that pursuant to Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (“FEMA) requirements he had also reviewed the City’s existing Floodplain Overlay District ordinance and had comments and questions regarding the ordinance, which he provided in an attachment; and

WHEREAS, upon review of Mr. Mahan’s comments it was apparent that the ordinance required significant amendments and staff contacted Mr. Mahan and asked if it would be advisable for the City to adopt the State of Colorado Model Floodplain Damage Prevention Ordinance which he provided to staff on March 15, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Mahan advised that would be a decision for the City but staff felt given the multitude of amendments set forth by Mr. Mahan it would be prudent to adopt the States Model Ordinance; and

WHEREAS, staff commenced with adoption of the Model Ordinance and received the prompt assistance from Mr. Mahan to address questions which arose during the process; and

WHEREAS, on April 11, 2024, Mr. Mahan advised staff that though FEMA approved the City’s adoption of Ordinance No.1-2024 regarding the updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Maps but that as a result of deficiencies noted in FEMA’s review of the current ordinance FEMA suspended the City from the National Flood Insurance Program (“NFIP”); and

WHEREAS, to address the matter staff completed the amendments to the Model Ordinance and on April 16, 2024, sent the revised ordinance to Mr. Mahan for review by FEMA; and

WHEREAS, on April 17, 2024, Mr. Mahan advised staff that FEMA approved the ordinance; and

WHEREAS, given the necessity of participation in the National Flood Insurance Program, the City Council finds that adoption of the ordinance as an emergency is necessary for the immediate preservation of public property, health, welfare, peace or safety.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHERIDAN, COLORADO, THAT:

Section 1. Article XVII – F Floodplain Overlay District of Chapter 56 of the Sheridan Municipal Code is repealed and reenacted, in its entirety, and retitled as Article XVII Flood Damage Prevention to provide as follows:

ARTICLE XVII – FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION

Sec. 56-381 Statutory Authorization

The legislature of the State of Colorado has, in Title 29, Article 20 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, delegated the responsibility of local governmental units to adopt regulations designed to minimize flood losses. Therefore, the City Council of the City of Sheridan, Colorado, does hereby adopt the following floodplain management regulations:

Sec. 56-382 Findings of Fact

(1)The flood hazard areas of the city are subject to periodic inundation, which can result in loss of life and property, health and safety hazards, disruption of commerce and governmental services, and extraordinary public expenditures for flood protection and relief, all of which adversely affect the health, safety and general welfare of the public.

(2)These flood losses are created by the cumulative effect of obstructions in floodplains which cause an increase in flood heights and velocities, and by the occupancy of flood hazard areas by uses vulnerable to floods and hazardous to other lands because they are inadequately elevated, floodproofed or otherwise protected from flood damage.

Sec. 56-383 Statement of Purpose

It is the purpose of this ordinance to promote public health, safety and general welfare and to minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions in specific areas by provisions designed to:

1.Protect human life and health;

2. Minimize expenditure of public money for costly flood control projects; and

3. Minimize the need for rescue and relief efforts associated with flooding and generally undertaken at the expense of the general public; and

4. Minimize prolonged business interruptions; and

5. Minimize damage to critical facilities, infrastructure and other public facilities such as water, sewer and gas mains; electric and communications stations; and streets and bridges located in floodplains; and

6. Help maintain a stable tax base by providing for the sound use and development of flood- prone areas in such a manner as to minimize future flood blight areas; and

7.Ensure that potential buyers are notified that property is located in a flood hazard area.

Sec 56-384 Methods of Reducing Flood Losses

In order to accomplish its purposes, this ordinance uses the following methods:

1. Restrict or prohibit uses that are dangerous to health, safety or property in times of flood, or cause excessive increases in flood heights or velocities; and

2. Require that uses vulnerable to floods, including facilities which serve such uses, be protected against flood damage at the time of initial construction; and

3.Control the alteration of natural floodplains, stream channels, and natural protective barriers, which are involved in the accommodation of flood waters; and

4. Control filling, grading, dredging and other development which may increase flood damage; and

5. Prevent or regulate the construction of flood barriers which will unnaturally divert flood waters, or which may increase flood hazards to other lands.

Sec. 56-385 Definitions

Unless specifically defined below, words or phrases used in this ordinance shall be interpreted to give them the meaning they have in common usage and to give this ordinance its most reasonable application.

100-Year Flood - A flood having a recurrence interval that has a one-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded during any given year (1-percent-annual-chance flood). The terms "one- hundred-year flood" and "one percent chance flood" are synonymous with the term "100-year flood." The term does not imply that the flood will necessarily happen once every one hundred years.

100-Year Floodplain - The area of land susceptible to being inundated as a result of the occurrence of a one-hundred-year flood.

500-Year Flood - A flood having a recurrence interval that has a 0.2-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded during any given year (0.2-percent-chance-annual-flood). The term does not imply that the flood will necessarily happen once every five hundred years.

500-Year Floodplain - The area of land susceptible to being inundated as a result of the occurrence of a five-hundred-year flood.

Addition - Any activity that expands the enclosed footprint or increases the square footage of an existing structure.

Alluvial Fan Flooding - A fan-shaped sediment deposit formed by a stream that flows from a steep mountain valley or gorge onto a plain or the junction of a tributary stream with the main stream. Alluvial fans contain active stream channels and boulder bars, and recently abandoned channels. Alluvial fans are predominantly formed by alluvial deposits and are modified by infrequent sheet flood, channel avulsions and other stream processes.

Area of Shallow Flooding - A designated Zone AO or AH on a community's Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) with a one percent chance or greater annual chance of flooding to an average depth of one to three feet where a clearly defined channel does not exist, where the path of flooding is unpredictable and where velocity flow may be evident. Such flooding is characterized by ponding or sheet flow.

Base Flood – The flood which has a one percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year (also known as a 100-year flood). This term is used in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to indicate the minimum level of flooding to be used by a community in its floodplain management regulations.

Base Flood Elevation (BFE) - The elevation shown on a FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map for Zones AE, AH, A1-A30, AR, AR/A, AR/AE, AR/A1-A30, AR/AH, AR/AO, V1-V30, and VE that indicates the water surface elevation resulting from a flood that has a one percent chance of equaling or exceeding that level in any given year.

Basement - Any area of a building having its floor sub-grade (below ground level) on all sides.

Channel - The physical confine of stream or waterway consists of a bed and stream banks, existing in a variety of geometries.

Channelization - The artificial creation, enlargement or realignment of a stream channel.

Public Notices

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) - The codification of the general and permanent Rules published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government. It is divided into 50 titles that represent broad areas subject to Federal regulation.

Community - Any political subdivision in the state of Colorado that has authority to adopt and enforce floodplain management regulations through zoning, including, but not limited to, cities, towns, unincorporated areas in the counties, Indian tribes and drainage and flood control districts.

Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) - FEMA's comment on a proposed project, which does not revise an effective floodplain map, that would, upon construction, affect the hydrologic or hydraulic characteristics of a flooding source and thus result in the modification of the existing regulatory floodplain.

Critical Facility – A structure or related infrastructure, but not the land on which it is situated, as specified in Sec 56-396 Standards for Critical Facilities, that if flooded may result in significant hazards to public health and safety or interrupt essential services and operations for the community at any time before, during and after a flood. See Sec. 56-396 Standards for Critical Facilities.

Development - Any man-made change in improved and unimproved real estate, including but not limited to buildings or other structures, mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation or drilling operations or storage of equipment or materials.

DFIRM Database - Database (usually spreadsheets containing data and analyses that accompany DFIRMs). The FEMA Mapping Specifications and Guidelines outline requirements for the development and maintenance of DFIRM databases.

Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) - FEMA digital floodplain map. These digital maps serve as “regulatory floodplain maps” for insurance and floodplain management purposes.

Elevated Building - A non-basement building (i) built, in the case of a building in Zones A1-30, AE, A, A99, AO, AH, B, C, X, and D, to have the top of the elevated floor above the ground level by means of pilings, columns (posts and piers), or shear walls parallel to the flow of the water and (ii) adequately anchored so as not to impair the structural integrity of the building during a flood of up to the magnitude of the base flood. In the case of Zones A1-30, AE, A, A99, AO, AH, B, C, X, and D, "elevated building" also includes a building elevated by means of fill or solid foundation perimeter walls with openings sufficient to facilitate the unimpeded movement of flood waters.

Existing Manufactured Home Park or Subdivision - A manufactured home park or subdivision for which the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the manufactured homes are to be affixed (including, at a minimum, the installation of utilities, the construction of streets, and either final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads) is completed before the effective date of the floodplain management regulations adopted by a community.

Expansion To an Existing Manufactured Home Park or Subdivision - The preparation of additional sites by the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the manufactured homes are to be affixed (including the installation of utilities, the construction of streets, and either final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads).

Federal Register - The official daily publication for Rules, proposed Rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents.

FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency, the agency responsible for administering the National Flood Insurance Program.

Flood or Flooding - A general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of normally dry land areas from:

1. The overflow of water from channels and reservoir spillways; or

2. The unusual and rapid accumulation or runoff of surface waters from any source; or

3. Mudslides or mudflows that occur from excess surface water that is combined with mud or other debris that is sufficiently fluid so as to flow over the surface of normally dry land areas (such as earth carried by a current of water and deposited along the path of the current).

Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) – An official map of a community, on which the Federal Emergency Management Agency has delineated both the Special Flood Hazard Areas and the risk premium zones applicable to the community.

Flood Insurance Study (FIS) - The official report provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The report contains the Flood Insurance Rate Map as well as flood profiles for studied flooding sources that can be used to determine Base Flood Elevations for some areas.

Floodplain or Flood-Prone Area - Any land area susceptible to being inundated as the result of a flood, including the area of land over which floodwater would flow from the spillway of a reservoir.

Floodplain Administrator - The Public Works Director designated by title to administer and enforce the floodplain management regulations.

Floodplain Development Permit – A permit required before construction or development begins within any Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA). If FEMA has not defined the SFHA within a community, the community shall require permits for all proposed construction or other development in the community including the placement of manufactured homes, so that it may determine whether such construction or other development is proposed within flood-prone areas. Permits are required to ensure that proposed development projects meet the requirements of the NFIP and this floodplain management ordinance.

Floodplain Management - The operation of an overall program of corrective and preventive measures for reducing flood damage, including but not limited to emergency preparedness plans, flood control works and floodplain management regulations.

Floodplain Management Regulations - Zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations, building codes, health regulations, special purpose ordinances (such as a floodplain ordinance, grading ordinance and erosion control ordinance) and other applications of police power. The term describes such state or local regulations, in any combination thereof, which provide standards for the purpose of flood damage prevention and reduction.

Flood Control Structure - A physical structure designed and built expressly or partially for the purpose of reducing, redirecting, or guiding flood flows along a particular waterway. These specialized flood modifying works are constructed in conformance with sound engineering standards.

Flood Proofing

- Any combination of structural and/or non-structural additions, changes, or adjustments to structures which reduce or eliminate flood damage to real estate or improved real property, water and sanitary facilities, structures and their contents.

Floodway (Regulatory Floodway) - The channel of a river or other watercourse and adjacent land areas that must be reserved in order to discharge the base flood without cumulatively increasing the water surface elevation more than a designated height. The Colorado statewide standard for the designated height to be used for all newly studied reaches shall be one-half foot (six inches). Letters of Map Revision to existing floodway delineations may continue to use the floodway criteria in place at the time of the existing floodway delineation.

Freeboard - The vertical distance in feet above a predicted water surface elevation intended to provide a margin of safety to compensate for unknown factors that could contribute to flood heights greater than the height calculated for a selected size flood such as debris blockage of bridge openings and the increased runoff due to urbanization of the watershed.

Functionally Dependent Use - A use which cannot perform its intended purpose unless it is located or carried out in close proximity to water. The term includes only docking facilities, port facilities that are necessary for the loading and unloading of cargo or passengers, and ship building and ship repair facilities, but does not include long-term storage or related manufacturing facilities.

walls of a structure.

Historic Structure - Any structure that is:

1. Listed individually in the National Register of Historic Places (a listing maintained by the Department of Interior) or preliminarily determined by the Secretary of the Interior as meeting the requirements for individual listing on the National Register; or

2. Certified or preliminarily determined by the Secretary of the Interior as contributing to the historical significance of a registered historic district or a district preliminarily determined by the Secretary to qualify as a registered historic district; or

3. Individually listed on a state inventory of historic places in states with historic preservation programs which have been approved by the Secretary of Interior; or

4. Individually listed on a local inventory of historic places in communities with historic preservation programs that have been certified either:

a. By an approved state program as determined by the Secretary of the Interior or;

b. Directly by the Secretary of the Interior in states without approved programs.

Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) - FEMA's official revision of an effective Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), or Flood Boundary and Floodway Map (FBFM), or both. LOMRs are generally based on the implementation of physical measures that affect the hydrologic or hydraulic characteristics of a flooding source and thus result in the modification of the existing regulatory floodway, the effective Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), or the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA).

Letter of Map Revision Based on Fill (LOMR-F) – FEMA’s modification of the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) based on the placement of fill outside the existing regulatory floodway.

Levee – A man-made embankment, usually earthen, designed and constructed in accordance with sound engineering practices to contain, control, or divert the flow of water so as to provide protection from temporary flooding. For a levee structure to be reflected on the FEMA FIRMs as providing flood protection, the levee structure must meet the requirements set forth in 44 CFR 65.10.

Levee System - A flood protection system which consists of a levee, or levees, and associated structures, such as closure and drainage devices, which are constructed and operated in accordance with sound engineering practices.

Lowest Floor - The lowest floor of the lowest enclosed area (including basement). Any floor used for living purposes which includes working, storage, sleeping, cooking and eating, or recreation or any combination thereof. This includes any floor that could be converted to such a use such as a basement or crawl space. The lowest floor is a determinate for the flood insurance premium for a building, home or business. An unfinished or flood resistant enclosure, usable solely for parking or vehicles, building access or storage in an area other than a basement area is not considered a building's lowest floor, provided that such enclosure is not built so as to render the structure in violation of the applicable non-elevation design requirement of Section 60.3 of the National Flood insurance Program regulations.

Manufactured Home - A structure transportable in one or more sections, which is built on a permanent chassis and is designed for use with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities. The term "manufactured home" does not include a "recreational vehicle".

Manufactured Home Park or Subdivision - A parcel (or contiguous parcels) of land divided into two or more manufactured home lots for rent or sale.

Mean Sea Level - For purposes of the National Flood Insurance Program, the North American Vertical Datum (NAVD) of 1988 or other datum, to which Base Flood Elevations shown on a community's Flood Insurance Rate Map are referenced.

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) – A form with data regarding the properties of a particular substance. An important component of product stewardship and workplace safety, it is intended to provide workers and emergency personnel with procedures for handling or working with that substance in a safe manner and includes information such as physical data (melting point, boiling point, flash point, etc.), toxicity, health effects, first aid, reactivity, storage, disposal, protective equipment, and spill-handling procedures.

National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) –FEMA’s program of flood insurance coverage and floodplain management administered in conjunction with the Robert T. Stafford Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The NFIP has applicable Federal regulations promulgated in Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The U.S. Congress established the NFIP in 1968 with the passage of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968.

New Construction – The construction of a new structure (including the placement of a mobile home) or facility or the replacement of a structure or facility which has been totally destroyed.

New Manufactured Home Park or Subdivision - A manufactured home park or subdivision for which the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the manufactured homes are to be affixed (including at a minimum, the installation of utilities, the construction of streets, and either final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads) is completed on or after the effective date of floodplain management regulations adopted by a community.

No-Rise Certification – A record of the results of an engineering analysis conducted to determine whether a project will increase flood heights in a floodway. A No-Rise Certification must be supported by technical data and signed by a registered Colorado Professional Engineer. The supporting technical data should be based on the standard step-backwater computer model used to develop the 100-year floodway shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) or Flood Boundary and Floodway Map (FBFM).

Physical Map Revision (PMR) - FEMA’s action whereby one or more map panels are physically revised and republished. A PMR is used to change flood risk zones, floodplain and/or floodway delineations, flood elevations, and/or planimetric features.

Recreational Vehicle - means a vehicle which is:

1.Built on a single chassis; and

2. 400 square feet or less when measured at the largest horizontal projections; and

3. Designed to be self-propelled or permanently towable by a light duty truck; and

4. Designed primarily not for use as a permanent dwelling but as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, travel, or seasonal use.

Special Flood Hazard Area – The land in the floodplain within a community subject to a one percent or greater chance of flooding in any given year, for example, the 100-year floodplain.

Start Of Construction - The date the building permit was issued, including substantial improvements, provided the actual start of construction, repair, reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, placement, or other improvement was within 180 days of the permit date. The actual start means either the first placement of permanent construction of a structure on a site, such as the pouring of slab or footings, the installation of piles, the construction of columns, or any work beyond the stage of excavation; or the placement of a manufactured home on a foundation.

Permanent construction does not include land preparation, such as clearing, grading and filling; nor does it include the installation of streets and/ or walkways; nor does it include excavation for basement, footings, piers or foundations or the erection of temporary forms; nor does it include the installation on the property of accessory buildings, such as garages or sheds not occupied as dwelling units or not part of the main structure.

For a substantial improvement, the actual start of construction means the first alteration of any wall, ceiling, floor, or other structural part of a building, whether or not that alteration affects the external dimensions of the building.

Structure - A walled and roofed building, including a gas or liquid storage tank, which is principally above ground, as well as a manufactured home.

Substantial Damage - Damage of any origin sustained by a structure whereby the cost of restoring the structure to its previously damaged condition would equal or exceed 50 percent of the market value of the structure just prior to when the damage occurred.

Substantial Improvement - Any reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, or other improvement of a structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds 50 percent of the market value of the structure before "Start of Construction" of the improvement. The value of the structure shall be determined by the local jurisdiction having land use authority in the area of interest. This includes structures which have incurred "Substantial Damage", regardless of the actual repair work performed. The term does not, however, include either:

1. Any project for improvement of a structure to correct existing violations of state or local health, sanitary, or safety code specifications which have been identified by the local code enforcement official and which are the minimum necessary conditions or

2. Any alteration of a "historic structure” provided that the alteration will not preclude the structure's continued designation as a "historic structure."

Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ) – A quantity designated for each chemical on the list of extremely hazardous substances triggers notification by facilities to the State that such facilities are subject to emergency planning requirements.

Variance - A grant of relief to a person from the requirement of this ordinance when specific enforcement would result in unnecessary hardship. A variance, therefore, permits construction or development in a manner otherwise prohibited by this ordinance. (For full requirements see Section 60.6 of the National Flood Insurance Program regulations).

Violation - The failure of a structure or other development to be fully compliant with the community's floodplain management regulations. A structure or other development without the elevation certificate, other certifications, or other evidence of compliance required in 44 CFR 60.3(b)(5), (c)(4), (c)(10), (d)(3), (e)(2), (e)(4), or (e)(5) is presumed to be in violation until such time as that documentation is provided.

Water Surface Elevation - The height, in relation to the North American Vertical Datum (NAVD) of 1988 (or other datum, where specified), of floods of various magnitudes and frequencies in the floodplains of coastal or riverine areas.

Sec. 56-386 General Provisions

(a)Lands to which the ordinance applies.

The ordinance shall apply to all Special Flood Hazard Areas and areas removed from the floodplain by the issuance of a FEMA Letter of Map Revision Based on Fill (LOMR-F) within the jurisdiction of the city.

(b) Basis for establishing the special flood hazard area.

The Special Flood Hazard Areas identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in a scientific and engineering report entitled, "The Flood Insurance Study for Arapahoe County Colorado and Incorporated Areas," dated April 11, 2024, with accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Maps and/or Flood Boundary- Floodway Maps (FIRM and/or FBFM) and any revisions thereto are hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this ordinance. These Special Flood Hazard Areas identified by the FIS and attendant mapping are the minimum area of applicability of this ordinance and may be supplemented by studies designated and approved by the City Council of the City of Sheridan. The Floodplain Administrator shall keep a copy of the Flood Insurance Study (FIS), DFIRMs, FIRMs and/or FBFMs on file and available for public inspection.

(c) Establishing of floodplain development permit A Floodplain Development Permit shall be required to ensure conformance with the provisions of this ordinance.

(d)Compliance

Highest Adjacent Grade – The highest natural elevation of the ground surface prior to construction next to the proposed

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No structure or land shall hereafter be located, altered, or have its use changed within the Special Flood Hazard Area without full compliance with the terms of this ordinance and other applicable regulations. Nothing herein shall prevent the city from taking such lawful action as is necessary to prevent or remedy any violation. These regulations meet the minimum requirements as set forth by the Colorado Water Conservation Board and the National Flood Insurance Program.

(e) Abrogation and greater restrictions

This ordinance is not intended to repeal, abrogate, or impair any existing easements, covenants, or deed restrictions. However, where this ordinance and another ordinance, easement, covenant, nor deed restriction conflict or overlap, whichever imposes the more stringent restrictions shall prevail.

(f) Interpretation

In the interpretation and application of this ordinance, all provisions shall be:

1. Considered as minimum requirements; and

2. Liberally construed in favor of the governing body; and

3. Deemed neither to limit nor repeal any other powers granted under State statutes.

(g) Warning and disclaimer of liability

The degree of flood protection required by this ordinance is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on scientific and engineering considerations. On rare occasions greater floods can and will occur and flood heights may be increased by man-made or natural causes.

This ordinance does not imply that land outside the Special Flood Hazard Area or uses permitted within such areas will be free from flooding or flood damage. This ordinance shall not create liability on the part of the city or any official or employee thereof for any flood damages that result from reliance on this ordinance, or any administrative decision lawfully made thereunder.

Sec 56-387Administration

(a) Designation of Floodplain Administrator

The Public Works Director is hereby appointed as Floodplain Administrator to administer, implement and enforce the provisions of this ordinance and other appropriate sections of 44 CFR (National Flood Insurance Program Regulations) pertaining to floodplain management.

(b) Duties and responsibilities of Flood Plain Administrator

Duties and responsibilities of the Floodplain Administrator shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. Maintain and hold open for public inspection all records pertaining to the provisions of this ordinance, including the actual elevation (in relation to mean sea level) of the lowest floor (including basement) of all new or substantially improved structures and any floodproofing certificate required by Sec 56-388.

2. Review, approve, or deny all applications for Floodplain Development Permits required by adoption of this ordinance.

3. Review Floodplain Development Permit applications to determine whether a proposed building site, including the placement of manufactured homes, will be reasonably safe from flooding.

4. Review permits for proposed development to assure that all necessary permits have been obtained from those Federal, State or local governmental agencies (including Section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972, 33 U.S.C. 1334) from which prior approval is required.

5. Inspect all development at appropriate times during the period of construction to ensure compliance with all provisions of this ordinance, including proper elevation of the structure.

6. Where interpretation is needed as to the exact location of the boundaries of the Special Flood Hazard Area (for example, where there appears to be a conflict between a mapped boundary and actual field conditions) the Floodplain Administrator shall make the necessary interpretation.

7. When Base Flood Elevation data has not been provided in accordance with General Provisions Sec. 56-386 (b), the Floodplain Administrator shall obtain, review and reasonably utilize any Base Flood Elevation data and Floodway data available from a Federal, State, or other source, in order to administer the provisions of Provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction Sec.56-391.

8. For waterways with Base Flood Elevations for which a regulatory Floodway has not been designated, no new construction, substantial improvements, or other development (including fill) shall be permitted within Zones A1-30 and AE on the community's FIRM, unless it is demonstrated that the cumulative effect of the proposed development, when combined with all other existing and anticipated development, will not increase the water surface elevation of the base flood more than one-half foot at any point within the community.

9. Under the provisions of 44 CFR Chapter 1, Section 65.12, of the National Flood Insurance Program regulations, a community may approve certain development in Zones A1-30, AE, AH, on the community's FIRM which increases the water surface elevation of the base flood by more than one-half foot, provided that the community first applies for a conditional FIRM revision through FEMA (Conditional Letter of Map Revision), fulfills the requirements for such revisions as established under the provisions of Section 65.12 and receives FEMA approval.

10. Notify, in riverine situations, adjacent communities and the State Coordinating Agency, which is the Colorado Water Conservation Board, prior to any alteration or relocation of a watercourse, and submit evidence of such notification to FEMA.

11. Ensure that the flood carrying capacity within the altered or relocated portion of any watercourse is maintained.

Sec. 56-388 Permit Procedures

Application for a Floodplain Development Permit shall be presented to the Floodplain Administrator on forms furnished by the Administrator and may include, but not be limited to, plans in duplicate drawn to scale showing the location, dimensions, and elevation of proposed landscape alterations, existing and proposed structures, including the placement of manufactured homes, and the location of the foregoing in relation to Special Flood Hazard Area. Additionally, the following information is required:

1. Elevation (in relation to mean sea level), of the lowest floor (including basement) of all new and substantially improved structures; and

2. Elevation in relation to mean sea level to which any nonresidential structure shall be floodproofed; and

3. A certificate from a registered Colorado Professional Engineer or architect that the nonresidential floodproofed structure shall meet the floodproofing criteria of, Sec. 56-391 (b)(2)

Provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction

4. Description of the extent to which any watercourse or natural drainage will be altered or relocated as a result of proposed development.

5. Maintain a record of all such information in accordance with Sec. 56-387 (b) Duties and Responsibilities of Flood Plain Administrator.

Approval or denial of a Floodplain Development

Permit by the Floodplain Administrator shall be based on all of the provisions of this ordinance and the following relevant factors:

1. The danger to life and property due to flooding or erosion damage; and

2. The susceptibility of the proposed facility and its contents to flood damage and the effect of such damage on the individual owner; and

3. The danger that materials may be swept onto other lands to the injury of others; and

4. The compatibility of the proposed use with existing and anticipated development; and

5. The safety of access to the property in times of flood for ordinary and emergency vehicles; and

6. The costs of providing governmental services during and after flood conditions including maintenance and repair of streets and bridges, and public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical and water systems; and

7. The expected heights, velocity, duration, rate of rise and sediment transport of the flood waters and the effects of wave action, if applicable, expected at the site; and

8. The necessity to the facility of a waterfront location, where applicable; and

9. The availability of alternative locations, not subject to flooding or erosion damage, for the proposed use; and

10. The relationship of the proposed use to the comprehensive plan for that area.

Sec. 56-389 Variance Procedures

1. The Appeal Board, which shall consist of three citizens of the city appointed by the city council, shall hear and render judgment on requests for variances from the requirements of this ordinance.

2. The Appeal Board shall hear and render judgment on an appeal only when it is alleged there is an error in any requirement, decision, or determination made by the Floodplain Administrator in the enforcement or administration of this ordinance.

3. Any person or persons aggrieved by the decision of the Appeal Board may appeal such decision in the courts of competent jurisdiction.

4. The Floodplain Administrator shall maintain a record of all actions involving an appeal and shall report variances to the Federal Emergency Management Agency upon request.

5. Variances may be issued for the reconstruction, rehabilitation or restoration of structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places or the State Inventory of Historic Places, without regard to the procedures set forth in the remainder of this ordinance.

6. Variances may be issued for new construction and substantial improvements to be erected on a lot of one-half acre or less in size contiguous to and surrounded by lots with existing structures constructed below the base flood level, providing the relevant factors in Sec. 388 Permit Procedures have been fully considered. As the lot size increases beyond one-half acre, the technical justification required for issuing the variance increases.

7. Upon consideration of the factors noted above and the intent of this ordinance, the Appeal Board may attach such conditions to the granting of variances as it deems necessary to further the purpose and objectives of this ordinance as stated in Sec. 56-383 Statement of Purpose.

8. Variances shall not be issued within any designated floodway if any increase in flood levels during the base flood discharge would result.

9. Variances may be issued for the repair or rehabilitation of historic structures upon a determination that the proposed repair or rehabilitation will not preclude the structure's continued designation as a historic structure and the variance is the minimum necessary to preserve the historic character and design of the structure.

10.Prerequisites for granting variances:

a. Variances shall only be issued upon a determination that the variance is the minimum necessary, considering the flood hazard, to afford relief.

b.Variances shall only be issued upon: i.Showing a good and sufficient cause; and

ii. A determination that failure to grant the variance would result in exceptional hardship to the applicant, and

iii. A determination that the granting of a variance will not result in increased flood heights, additional threats to public safety, extraordinary public expense, create nuisances, cause fraud on or victimization of the public, or conflict with existing local laws or ordinances.

c. Any applicant to whom a variance is granted shall be given written notice that the structure will be permitted to be built with the lowest floor elevation below the Base Flood Elevation, and that the cost of flood insurance will be commensurate with the increased risk resulting from the reduced lowest floor elevation.

11. Variances may be issued by a community for new construction and substantial improvements and for other development necessary for the conduct of a Functionally Dependent Use provided that:

a. The criteria outlined in Sec.56-389 1-9 Variance Procedures are met, and

b. The structure or other development is protected by methods that minimize flood damage during the base flood and create no additional threats to public safety.

Section 56-390 Unlawful Acts It shall be unlawful for any person to cause or permit any structure or land to be constructed, located, extended, converted, or altered without full compliance with the terms of this ordinance and other applicable regulations.

Section 56-391 Provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction

(a)General Standards

In all Special Flood Hazard Areas, the following provisions are required for all new construction and substantial improvements:

1. All new construction or substantial improvements shall be designed (or modified) and adequately anchored to prevent flotation, collapse or lateral movement of the structure resulting from hydrodynamic and hydrostatic loads, including the effects of buoyancy; and

2. All new construction or substantial improvements shall be constructed by methods and practices that minimize flood damage; and

3. All new construction or substantial improvements shall be constructed with materials resistant to flood damage; and

4. All new construction or substantial improvements shall be constructed with electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing, and air conditioning equipment and other service facilities that are designed and/or located so as to prevent water from entering or accumulating within the components during conditions of flooding; and

5. All manufactured homes shall be installed using methods and practices which minimize flood damage. For the purposes of this requirement, manufactured homes must be elevated and anchored to resist flotation, collapse, or lateral movement. Methods of anchoring may include, but are not limited to, use of over-the-top or frame ties to ground anchors. This requirement is in addition to applicable State and local anchoring requirements for resisting wind forces; and

6. All new and replacement water supply systems shall be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the system; and

7. New and replacement sanitary sewage systems shall be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the system and discharge from the systems into flood waters; and,

8. On-site waste disposal systems shall be located to avoid impairment to them or contamination from them during flooding.

(b)Specific Standards

In all Special Flood Hazard Areas where base flood elevation data has been provided as set forth in General Provisions Sec. 56-386 (b) Administration, Sec. 56-387 (b) and (b)(7) or Provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction Sec. 56-391 (g), the following provisions are required:

1.Residential Construction

New construction and Substantial Improvement of any residential structure shall have the lowest floor (including basement), electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing, and air conditioning equipment and other service facilities (including ductwork), elevated to one foot above the base flood elevation. Upon completion of the structure, the elevation of the lowest floor, including basement, shall be certified by a registered Colorado Professional Engineer, architect, or land surveyor. Such certification shall be submitted to the Floodplain Administrator.

2.Nonresidential Construction

With the exception of Critical Facilities, outlined in Sec.56-391(h), new construction and Substantial Improvements of any commercial, industrial, or other nonresidential structure shall either have the lowest floor (including basement), electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing, and air conditioning equipment and other service facilities (including ductwork), elevated to one foot above the base flood elevation or, together with attendant utility and sanitary facilities, be designed so that at one foot above the base flood elevation the structure is watertight with walls substantially impermeable to the passage of water and with structural components having the capability of resisting hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loads and effects of buoyancy.

A registered Colorado Professional Engineer or architect shall develop and/or review structural design, specifications, and plans for the construction, and shall certify that the design and methods of construction are in accordance with accepted standards of practice as outlined in this subsection. Such certification shall be maintained by the Floodplain Administrator, as proposed in Sec. 56-387 (c).

3.Enclosures

New construction and substantial improvements, with fully enclosed areas below the lowest floor that are usable solely for parking of vehicles, building access, or storage in an area other than a basement and which are subject to flooding shall be designed to automatically equalize hydrostatic flood forces on exterior walls by allowing for the entry and exit of floodwaters.

Designs for meeting this requirement must either be certified by a registered Colorado Professional Engineer or architect or meet or exceed the following minimum criteria:

a. A minimum of two openings having a total net area of not less than one square inch for every square foot of enclosed area subject to flooding shall be provided.

b. The bottom of all openings shall be no higher than one-foot above grade.

c. Openings may be equipped with screens, louvers, valves, or other coverings or devices provided that they permit the automatic entry and exit of floodwaters.

4. Manufactured Homes

All manufactured homes that are placed or substantially improved within Zones A1-30, AH, and AE on the community's FIRM on sites (i) outside of a manufactured home park or subdivision, (ii) in a new manufactured home park or subdivision, (iii) in an expansion to an existing manufactured home park or subdivision, or (iv) in an existing manufactured home park or subdivision on which manufactured home has incurred "substantial damage" as a result of a flood, be elevated on a permanent foundation such that the lowest floor of the manufactured home, electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing, and air conditioning equipment and other service facilities (including ductwork), are elevated to one foot above the base flood elevation and be securely anchored to an adequately anchored foundation system to resist flotation, collapse, and lateral movement.

All manufactured homes placed or substantially improved on sites in an existing manufactured home park or subdivision within Zones A1-30, AH and AE on the community's FIRM that are not subject to the provisions of the above paragraph, shall be elevated so that either:

a. The lowest floor of the manufactured home, electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing, and air conditioning equipment and other service facilities (including ductwork), are one foot above the base flood elevation, or

b. The manufactured home chassis is supported by reinforced piers or other foundation elements of at least equivalent strength that are no less than 36 inches in height above grade and be securely anchored to an adequately anchored foundation system to resist flotation, collapse, and lateral movement.

5.Recreational Vehicles

All recreational vehicles placed on sites within Zones A1-30, AH, and AE on the city's FIRM either:

a. Be on the site for fewer than 180 consecutive days,

b. Be fully licensed and ready for highway use, or c. Meet the permit requirements of Sec.56-387 (c) and the elevation and anchoring requirements for "manufactured homes" in paragraph (4) of this section.

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A recreational vehicle is ready for highway use if it is on its wheels or jacking system, is attached to the site only by quick disconnect type utilities and security devices and has no permanently attached additions.

(c)

Standards for Areas of Shallow Flooding (AO/ AH Zones)

Located within the Special Flood Hazard Area established in Sec 56-386 (b) are areas designated as shallow flooding. These areas have special flood hazards associated with base flood depths of 1 to 3 feet where a clearly defined channel does not exist and where the path of flooding is unpredictable and where velocity flow may be evident. Such flooding is characterized by ponding or sheet flow; therefore, the following provisions apply:

1. Residential Construction

All new construction and Substantial Improvements of residential structures must have the lowest floor (including basement), electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing, and air conditioning equipment and other service facilities (including ductwork), elevated above the highest adjacent grade at least one foot above the depth number specified in feet on the community's FIRM (at least three feet if no depth number is specified). Upon completion of the structure, the elevation of the lowest floor, including basement, shall be certified by a registered Colorado Professional Engineer, architect, or land surveyor. Such certification shall be submitted to the Floodplain Administrator.

2. Nonresidential Construction

With the exception of Critical Facilities, outlined in Sec. 56-391 (h), all new construction and Substantial Improvements of non-residential structures, must have the lowest floor (including basement), electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing, and air conditioning equipment and other service facilities (including ductwork), elevated above the highest adjacent grade at least one foot above the depth number specified in feet on the community's FIRM (at least three feet if no depth number is specified), or together with attendant utility and sanitary facilities, be designed so that the structure is watertight to at least one foot above the base flood level with walls substantially impermeable to the passage of water and with structural components having the capability of resisting hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loads of effects of buoyancy. A registered Colorado Professional Engineer or architect shall submit a certification to the Floodplain Administrator that the standards of this Section, as proposed in Sec. 56-387 (c), are satisfied.

Within Zones AH or AO, adequate drainage paths around structures on slopes are required to guide flood waters around and away from proposed structures.

(d) Floodways

Floodways are administrative limits and tools used to regulate existing and future floodplain development. The State of Colorado has adopted Floodway standards that are more stringent than the FEMA minimum standard (see definition of Floodway in Sec. 56-385). Located within Special Flood Hazard Area established in Sec. 56-386 (b), are areas designated as Floodways. Since the Floodway is an extremely hazardous area due to the velocity of floodwaters which carry debris, potential projectiles and erosion potential, the following provisions shall apply:

1. Encroachments are prohibited, including fill, new construction, substantial improvements and other development within the adopted regulatory Floodway unless it has been demonstrated through hydrologic and hydraulic analyses performed by a licensed Colorado Professional Engineer and in accordance with standard engineering practice that the proposed encroachment would not result in any increase (requires a No-Rise Certification) in flood levels within the community during the occurrence of the base flood discharge.

2. If Sec.56-386 (d) and Sec. 56-391(d) (1) above is satisfied, all new construction and substantial improvements shall comply with all applicable flood hazard reduction provisions of Sec.56-391 under the provisions of 44 CFR Chapter 1, Section 65.12, of the National Flood Insurance Regulations, a community may permit encroachments within the adopted regulatory floodway that would result in an increase in Base Flood Elevations, provided that the community first applies for a CLOMR and floodway revision through FEMA.

(e) Alteration of a Watercourse

For all proposed developments that alter a watercourse within a Special Flood Hazard Area, the following standards apply:

1. Channelization and flow diversion projects shall appropriately consider issues of sediment transport, erosion, deposition, and channel migration and properly mitigate potential problems through the project as well as upstream and downstream of any improvement activity.

A detailed analysis of sediment transport and overall channel stability should be considered, when appropriate, to assist in determining the most appropriate design.

2. Channelization and flow diversion projects shall evaluate the residual 100-year floodplain.

3.Any channelization or other stream alteration activity proposed by a project proponent must be evaluated for its impact on the regulatory floodplain and be in compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local floodplain rules, regulations and ordinances.

4. Any stream alteration activity shall be designed and sealed by a registered Colorado Professional Engineer or Certified Professional Hydrologist.

5.All activities within the regulatory floodplain shall meet all applicable Federal, State and city floodplain requirements and regulations.

6. Within the Regulatory Floodway, stream alteration activities shall not be constructed unless the project proponent demonstrates through a Floodway analysis and report, sealed by a registered Colorado Professional Engineer, that there is not more than a 0.00-foot rise in the proposed conditions compared to existing conditions Floodway resulting from the project, otherwise known as a No-Rise Certification, unless the community first applies for a CLOMR and Floodway revision in accordance with sub-section d of Sec 56-391.

7. Maintenance shall be required for any altered or relocated portions of watercourses so that the flood-carrying capacity is not diminished.

(f) Properties Removed from The Floodplain by Fill

A Floodplain Development Permit shall not be issued for the construction of a new structure or addition to an existing structure on a property removed from the floodplain by the issuance of a FEMA Letter of Map Revision Based on Fill (LOMR-F), unless such new structure or addition complies with the following:

1.Residential Construction

The lowest floor (including basement), electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing, and air conditioning equipment and other service facilities (including ductwork), must be elevated to one foot above the Base Flood Elevation that existed prior to the placement of fill.

2.Nonresidential Construction

The lowest floor (including basement), electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing, and air conditioning equipment and other service facilities (including ductwork), must be elevated to one foot above the Base Flood Elevation that existed prior to the placement of fill, or together with attendant utility and sanitary facilities be designed so that the structure or addition is watertight to at least one foot above the base flood level that existed prior to the placement of fill with walls substantially impermeable to the passage of water and with structural components having the capability of resisting hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loads of effects of buoyancy.

(g)Standards for Subdivision Proposals

1. All subdivision proposals including the placement of manufactured home parks and subdivisions shall be reasonably safe from flooding. If a subdivision or other development proposal is in a flood-prone area, the proposal shall minimize flood damage.

2. All proposals for the development of subdivisions including the placement of manufactured home parks and subdivisions shall meet Floodplain Development Permit requirements of Sec 56-386 (c) and the provisions of Sec. 56-391 of this ordinance.

3. Base Flood Elevation data shall be generated for subdivision proposals and other proposed development including the placement of manufactured home parks and subdivisions which is greater than 50 lots or 5 acres, whichever is lesser, if not otherwise provided pursuant to Sec. 56-386 (b) or Sec. 56-387(b) of this ordinance.

4. All subdivision proposals including the placement of manufactured home parks and subdivisions shall have adequate drainage provided to reduce exposure to flood hazards.

5. All subdivision proposals including the placement of manufactured home parks and subdivisions shall have public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical and water systems located and constructed to minimize or eliminate flood damage.

(h)Standards for Critical Facilities

A Critical Facility is a structure or related infrastructure, but not the land on which it is situated, as specified in Rule 6 of the Rules and Regulations for Regulatory Floodplains in Colorado, that if flooded may result in significant hazards to public health and safety or interrupt essential services and operations for the community at any time before, during and after a flood.

1.Classification of Critical Facilities

It is the responsibility of the city council to identify and confirm that specific structures in their community meet the following criteria:

Critical Facilities are classified under the following categories: (a) Essential Services; (b) Hazardous Materials; (c) At-risk Populations; and (d) Vital to Restoring Normal Services.

a. Essential services facilities include public safety, emergency response, emergency medical, designated emergency shelters, communications, public utility plant facilities, and transportation lifelines.

These facilities consist of:

i.Public safety (police stations, fire and rescue stations, emergency vehicle and equipment storage, and, emergency operation centers); and

ii. Emergency medical (hospitals, ambulance service centers, urgent care centers having emergency treatment functions, and non-ambulatory surgical structures but excluding clinics, doctors’ offices, and non-urgent care medical structures that do not provide these functions); and iii.Designated emergency shelters; and

iv. Communications (main hubs for telephone, broadcasting equipment for cable systems, satellite dish systems, cellular systems, television, radio, and other emergency warning systems, but excluding towers, poles, lines, cables, and conduits); and

v. Public utility plant facilities for generation and distribution hubs, treatment plants, substations and pumping stations for water, power and gas, but not including towers, poles, power lines, buried pipelines, transmission lines, distribution lines, and service lines); and

vi. Air Transportation lifelines (airports (municipal and larger), helicopter pads and structures serving emergency functions, and associated infrastructure (aviation control towers, air traffic control centers, and emergency equipment aircraft hangars).

Specific exemptions to this category include wastewater treatment plants (WWTP), non-potable water treatment and distribution systems, and hydroelectric power generating plants and related appurtenances.

Public utility plant facilities may be exempted if it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the city council that the facility is an element of a redundant system for which service will not be interrupted during a flood. At a minimum, it shall be demonstrated that redundant facilities are available (either owned by the same utility or available through an intergovernmental agreement or other contract) and connected, the alternative facilities are either located outside of the 100-year floodplain or are compliant with the provisions of this Section, and an operations plan is in effect that states how redundant systems will provide service to the affected area in the event of a flood. Evidence of ongoing redundancy shall be provided to the city council on an as-needed basis upon request.

b. Hazardous materials facilities include facilities that produce or store highly volatile, flammable, explosive, toxic and/or water-reactive materials.

These facilities may include:

i. Chemical and pharmaceutical plants (chemical plant, pharmaceutical manufacturing); and

ii.Laboratories containing highly volatile, flammable, explosive, toxic and/or water-reactive materials; and iii.Refineries; and

iv. Hazardous waste storage and disposal sites; and

v. Above ground gasoline or propane storage or sales centers.

Facilities shall be determined to be Critical Facilities if they produce or store materials in excess of threshold limits. If the owner of a facility is required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to keep a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) on file for any chemicals stored or used in the workplace, and the chemical(s) is stored in quantities equal to or greater than the Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ) for that chemical, then that facility shall be considered to be a Critical Facility. The TPQ for these chemicals is: either 500 pounds or the TPQ listed (whichever is lower) for the 356 chemicals listed under 40 C.F.R. § 302 (2010), also known as Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHS); or 10,000 pounds for any other chemical. This threshold is consistent with the requirements for reportable chemicals established by the Colorado Department of Health and Environment. OSHA requirements for MSDS can be found in 29 C.F.R. § 1910 (2010). The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulation “Designation, Reportable Quantities, and Notification,” 40 C.F.R. § 302 (2010) and OSHA regulation “Occupational Safety and Health Standards,” 29 C.F.R. § 1910 (2010) are incorporated herein by reference and include the regulations in existence at the time of the promulgation this ordinance but exclude later amendments to or editions of the regulations.

Specific exemptions to this category include:

i. Finished consumer products within retail centers and households containing hazardous materials intended for household use, and agricultural products intended for agricultural use.

ii. Buildings and other structures containing hazardous materials for which it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the local authority having jurisdiction by hazard assessment and certification by a qualified professional (as determined by the city) that a release of the subject hazardous material does not pose a major threat to the public.

iii. Pharmaceutical sales, use, storage, and distribution centers that do not manufacture pharmaceutical products.

These exemptions shall not apply to buildings or other structures that also function as Critical Facilities under another category outlined in this section.

c. At-risk population facilities include medical care, congregate care, and schools.

These facilities consist of: i.Elder care (nursing homes);

ii. Congregate care serving 12 or more individuals (day care and assisted living);

iii. Public and private schools (pre-schools, K-12 schools), before-school and after-school care serving 12 or more children).

d. Facilities vital to restoring regular services including government operations.

These facilities consist of:

i. Essential government operations (public records, courts, jails, building permitting and inspection services, community administration and management, maintenance and equipment centers); and

ii. Essential structures for public colleges and universities (dormitories, offices, and classrooms only).

These facilities may be exempted if it is demonstrated to the city that the facility is an element of a redundant system for which service will not be interrupted during a flood. At a minimum, it shall be demonstrated that redundant facilities are available (either owned by the same entity or available through an intergovernmental agreement or other contract), the alternative facilities are either located outside of the 100-year floodplain or are compliant with this ordinance, and an operations plan is in effect that states how redundant facilities will provide service to the affected area in the event of a flood. Evidence of ongoing redundancy shall be provided to the city council on an as-needed basis upon request.

2.Protection of Critical Facilities

All new and substantially improved Critical Facilities and new additions to Critical Facilities located within the Special Flood Hazard Area shall be regulated to a higher standard than structures not determined to be Critical Facilities. For the purposes of this ordinance, protection shall include one of the following:

a. Location outside the Special Flood Hazard Area; or

b. Elevation of the lowest floor or floodproofing of the structure, together with attendant utility and sanitary facilities, to at least two feet above the Base Flood Elevation.

3. Ingress and Egress for New Critical Facilities

New Critical Facilities shall, when practicable as determined by the city council, have continuous non-inundated access (ingress and egress for evacuation and emergency services) during a100-year flood event.

Section 2. If any article, section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is held to be unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The city council hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance and each part or parts hereof irrespective of the fact that any one part or parts be declared unconstitutional or invalid.

Section 3. All other ordinances or portions thereof inconsistent or conflicting with this ordinance or any portion hereof are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency or conflict.

Section 4. The repeal or modification of any provision of the Sheridan Municipal Code by this ordinance shall not release, extinguish, alter, modify or change in whole or in part any penalty, forfeiture or liability, either civil or criminal, which shall have been incurred under such provision. Each provision shall be treated and held as still remaining in force for the purpose of sustaining any and all proper actions, suits, proceedings and prosecutions for enforcement of the penalty, forfeiture or liability, as well as for the purpose of sustaining any judgment, decree or order which can or may be rendered, entered or made in such actions, suits, proceedings or prosecutions.

Section 5. Violations of this ordinance shall be punishable in accordance with the provisions of Section 1-14 of the Sheridan Municipal Code.

Section 6. In accordance with Section 4.7 of the City’s Home Rule Charter this ordinance is deemed necessary for the immediate preservation of the public property, health, welfare, peace or safety and upon the affirmative vote of 2/3rds of the entire council, shall require only one reading, shall not require publication or notice prior to final adoption and shall take effect upon adoption as stated herein.

PASSED AND APPROVED as an emergency ordinance on first reading the 22nd day of April 2024, and ordered published.

Tara Beiter-Fluhr, Mayor

ATTEST:

Jenna DiRubbo, MMC, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Hayashi & Macsalka LLC, City Attorney

Copies of aforesaid Ordinance are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, City of Sheridan, 4101 South Federal Blvd., Sheridan, Colorado.

Legal Notice No. 532842

First Publication: May 2, 2024

Last Publication: May 2, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice

SHERIDAN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Sheridan Redevelopment Agency will hold a Public Hearing at its meeting on May 13, 2024 immediately following the City Council meeting scheduled for 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Sheridan City Hall, 4101 South Federal Blvd. to consider an amendment to the 202 Budget.

Interested parties may express opinions in person at the Public Hearing or in writing to be received by the City Clerk by 4:30 p.m. on May, 13, 2024.

Jenna DiRubbo, Secretary

Sheridan Redevelopment Agency

Legal Notice No. 532843

First Publication: May 2, 2024

Last Publication: May 2, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice

Public Notices

ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO

ORDINANCE NO. 2024-01

AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE SALE AND USE OF FIREWORKS WITHIN UNINCORPORATED ARAPAHOE COUNTY

WHEREAS, pursuant to C.R.S. § 30-15-401, the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County has the power to adopt ordinances for the control of those matters of local concern; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to C.R.S. § 30-15-401(1) (n.7), matters of local concern include prohibiting or restricting the sale, use and possession of fireworks, including permissible fireworks as defined in C.R.S. §§ 24-33.5-2001(5) and (11); and

WHEREAS, the authority provided in C.R.S. § 30-15-401(1)(n.7) allows the Board of County Commissioners to prohibit or restrict the sale, use and possession of fireworks in all or part of the unincorporated areas of the county for a period not to exceed one (1) year; however, such ordinance shall not be effective during the period between May 31 and July 5, unless the Board of County Commissioners adopts a resolution that includes a finding of high fire danger, based on competent evidence; and

WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the Board of County Commissioners, that in order to preserve the public peace, health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Arapahoe County, they should take the following action:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, the following:

SECTION I. PROHIBITION ON THE SALE AND USE OF FIREWORKS

1. The sale and use of fireworks, including, but not limited to, permissible fireworks as defined in C.R.S. §§ 24-33.5-2001(5) and (11), are prohibited in all unincorporated areas of Arapahoe County.

2. The above prohibition on the sale and use of fireworks shall be effective during the period between May 31 and July 5, or any portion thereof, only if the Board of County Commissioners adopts a resolution imposing the ban on the sale and use of fireworks during the May 31 to July 5 period, or portion thereof, and only if the resolution includes a finding of high fire danger in conformance with C.R.S. § 30-15-401(1)(n.7). If such a resolution is adopted then the ban on the sale and use of fireworks shall be and remain effective during the portion of the May 31 to July 5 period indicated in the resolution unless and until the Board of County Commissioners subsequently adopts a resolution rescinding the ban on the sale and use of fireworks during such period.

3. The above prohibition on the sale and use of fireworks does not apply with respect to display fireworks, display retailers and display operators, as defined in C.R.S. § 24-33.5-2001, to the extent such sale and use is in compliance with applicable state and local laws, ordinances and regulations, and to the extent the following conditions are satisfied: (i) any use of display fireworks is supervised by firefighting and/or local public safety personnel, and (ii) adequate fire suppression equipment is at the scene of any use of display fireworks.

SECTION II. TIME

This Ordinance and the restrictions contained therein are in effect until May 13, 2025, unless suspended or terminated at an earlier date.

SECTION III. PUBLICATION OF NOTICE

Notice of the passing of this Ordinance and prohibition contained herein shall be promptly published in the County newspaper.

SECTION IV. UNLAWFUL CONDUCT

It shall be unlawful for any person to sell or use fireworks in violation of this Ordinance.

SECTION V. ENFORCEMENT

The Arapahoe County Sheriff shall enforce the provisions of this Ordinance.

SECTION VI. VIOLATIONS

Any person who violates this Ordinance commits a civil infraction and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of five hundred dollars

($500.00) for a first offense, seven hundred and fifty dollars ($750.00) for a second offense, and one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for a third and any subsequent offense. The penalty assessment procedure provided in C.R.S. § 16-2-201 shall be followed by the arresting Sheriff’s Deputy or other officer for any violation of this Ordinance, and the graduated fine schedule set forth herein shall be followed when issuing any summons and complaint in accordance with such procedures.

SECTION VII. DISPOSITION OF FINES

All fines for violations of this Ordinance shall be paid into the General Fund of Arapahoe County.

SECTION VIII. SEVERABILITY

If any one or more of the provisions of this Ordinance is determined by a competent court of law to be invalid, such determination shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.

SECTION IX. PRIOR ORDINANCE SUPERSEDED

This Ordinance supersedes and replaces Arapahoe County Ordinance Number 2023-01.

SECTION X. EFFECTIVE DATE

This Ordinance shall take effect upon its adoption. This is necessary for the immediate preservation of public health and safety, in order to control activity subject to this ordinance as soon as possible, and also to ensure that the ordinance will be in place during the upcoming July 4th fireworks season so that the fireworks restrictions can be quickly made effective, by adoption of a resolution as allowed by C.R.S. § 30-15-401(1)(n.7), in the event of the rapid onset of high fire danger.

Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board Legal Notice No. Arap 1340

Publication: May 2, 2024

May 2, 2024

CITY OF ENGLEWOOD

OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

SIDEWALK & RAMP GAP CONSTRUCTION CFC-23-152

On or about May 10, 2024 the City of Englewood will make a final settlement to:

Greatland Concrete & Landscaping, Inc. 161 S Ames St Lakewood, CO 80226

For the construction of: Sidewalk & Ramp Gap Construction, CFC-23-152.

Notice is hereby given that after 5:00 p.m. local time on or about May 10, 2024 final settlement to Greatland Concrete & Landscaping, Inc. Contractor, will be made by the City of Englewood, Colorado for and on account of the contract for the construction of the above-referenced project.

Any person, co-partnership, an association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by the contractor identified above or any subcontractor thereof in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that has supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefor has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractor, may in accord with section 38-26-107 (1) C.R.S., file with the Director of Finance, City of Englewood, Colorado, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim, which statement must be filed on or before May 10, 2024.

Claims must be submitted to Kevin Engels, Finance Director, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado 80110-2373, (303) 762-2400.

Failure on the part of a claimant to file such statement prior to the final settlement date and time will relieve the City of Englewood from all and any liability of such claim as provided by law.

Kevin Engels, Finance Director City of Englewood, Colorado

Second Publication: May 2, 2024

Publisher: ENGLEWOOD HERALD

Public Notice

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE is hereby given of a public hearing before the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) for the Town of Bow Mar, Colorado (the “Town”) at 7:00pm on May 20, 2024, at the Columbine Valley Town Hall located at 2 Middlefield Road, Columbine Valley, CO 80123 for the purpose of considering the adoption by reference of various model codes as described herein (the “Building Codes”) to regulate the construction, alteration, and maintenance of structures within the Town.

Copies of the Building Codes, along with the deletions and amendments proposed, are on file at the office of the Town Clerk, located at 7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 and may be inspected during regular business hours. A digital copy of the adopting ordinance is additionally available on the Town’s website.

The Building Codes include the International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Property Maintenance Code, International Fire Code, International Energy Conservation Code, International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, and International Existing Building Code published by the International Code Council, 200 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Suite 250, Washington, DC 20001; the National Electrical Code published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02169; and the Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators published by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016. The subject matter of these Building Codes is intended to provide for the comprehensive regulation of the construction, alteration, and maintenance of all structures within the Town and generally conform with similar regulations throughout the state and the nation. The ordinance adopting the Building Codes additionally makes amendments, additions, and deletions to the Building Codes to conform with the unique requirements and characteristics of the Town.

Following the hearing, the Board will consider passage of the ordinance adopting the Building Codes. This notice given and published by the order of the Board.

Dated this 20th of May, 2024.

TOWN OF BOW MAR, COLORADO

Sue Blair, Town Clerk

Legal Notice No. 532845

First Publication: May 2, 2024

Last Publication: May 9, 2024

Publisher: Golden Transcript

PUBLIC NOTICE

Englewood Housing Authority, dba Innovative Housing Concepts, will open its waitlist for One Bedroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Accessible ADA public housing units at Orchard Place at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, May 6th, 2024. The waitlist will remain open until further notice.

Preliminary applications for the waitlists will be available online at www.innovativehousingportal.org. Preliminary applications will only be accepted online. Visit www.innovativehousingconcepts.org for more information.

Innovative Housing Concepts is an equal opportunity housing provider.

Legal Notice No. 532833

First Publication: May 2, 2024

Last Publication: May 2, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald

the District’s 2023 Budget; that a copy of the proposed Amended 2023 Budget is on file in the offices of Collins Cole Flynn Winn & Ulmer, PLLC, 165 S. Union Blvd., Suite 785, Lakewood, Colorado, telephone number 303-218-7198, where the same is available for inspection by the public Monday through Friday during normal business hours, (i.e., 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Polo Reserve Metropolitan District, will consider the adoption of the proposed amendment of the 2023 Budget at a public hearing to be conducted during a special meeting to be held at 4481 W. Caspian Circle, Littleton, Colorado 80128 on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.

Any interested elector of the Polo Reserve Metropolitan District may inspect the proposed 2023 Budget Amendment and file or register any objections or comments thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the Budget. Dated this 22nd day of April, 2024.

POLO RESERVE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By: /s/

Michael McGinnis, Secretary

Legal Notice No. 532835

First Publication: May 2, 2024

Last Publication: May 2, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Bids and Settlements

Public Notice INVITATION TO BID

The Town of Bow Mar is accepting bids for the 2024 Roadway Improvement Project. The anticipated scope of work consists of the roadway reconstruction and shoulder improvements for ~3,400 SY of Sombrero St from Bow Mar Dr to Sunset Dr, ~2300 SY of Longhorn from Sunset Dr to Sheridan Blvd, ~3,700 SY of Bow Mar Dr from Sheridan Blvd to Yellowstone. The work generally includes mobilization, traffic control, erosion control, removals, asphalt paving, signage and striping, and landscape restoration. Additional methods and work locations within the Town may be considered as alternate to the anticipated base scope of work.

A 5% bid bond is to accompany the bid. The successful contractor will be required to provide a payment and performance bond and a 2-year materials and workmanship warranty bond for the work.

A prebid meeting will be conducted on Friday, May 3, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.

Bids are due by and will be publicly opened on Friday, May 10, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the office of Miner & Company, Ltd.

Interested contractors can obtain the bid documents by contacting the Town Clerk via email to townclerk@bowmar.gov, with copy to bids@ miner-co.com, and referencing 2024 Bow Mar Roadway Improvements.

Legal Notice NO. 532819

Publish 1st: Thursday, April 25, 2024

Publish 2nd: Thursday, May 2, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Summons and Sheriff Sale

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO

Court Address: 7325 South Potomac, Centennial, CO 80112

Plaintiff(s): SUNSTONE NORTH HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC.

Address: Tobey & Johnston, P.C.

56 Inverness Drive East, Suite 103 Englewood, CO 80112

Phone Number: (303) 799-8600

Fax Number: (303) 799-6977

E-mail: rjohnston@tobeyjohnston.com

Atty. Reg. #: 19823 Case Number: 2024CV30118

SUMMONS

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO DEFENDANT(S) NAMED ABOVE:

You are summoned and required to file with the Clerk of this Court an answer or other response to the attached Complaint within twenty-one (21) days after this summons is served on you in the State of Colorado, or within thirty-five (35) days after this summons is served on you outside the State of Colorado, or within sixty-three (63) days after this summons is served upon the United States or one of its agencies.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within the applicable time period, judgment by default may be entered against you by the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint, without any further notice to you.

The following documents are also served with this Summons: Complaint in Foreclosure, Lis Pendens and District Civil Case Cover Sheet.

DATE: 01/17/24

TOBEY & JOHNSTON, P.C. By:

This summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4, C.R.C.P., as amended.

A copy of the Complaint must be served with this Summons.

This form should not be used where service by publication is desired.

WARNING: A VALID SUMMONS MAY BE ISSUED BY A LAWYER AND IT NEED NOT CONTAIN A COURT CASE NUMBER, THE SIGNATURE OF A COURT OFFICER, OR A COURT SEAL. THE PLAINTIFF HAS 14 DAYS FROM THE DATE THIS SUMMONS WAS SERVED ON YOU TO FILE THE CASE WITH THE COURT. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONTACTING THE COURT TO FIND OUT WHETHER THE CASE HAS BEEN FILED AND OBTAIN THE CASE NUMBER. IF THE PLAINTIFF FILES THE CASE WITHIN THIS TIME, THEN YOU MUST RESPOND AS EXPLAINED IN THIS SUMMONS. IF THE PLAINTIFF FILES MORE THAN 14 DAYS AFTER THE DATE THE SUMMONS WAS SERVED ON YOU, THE CASE MAY BE DISMISSED UPON MOTION AND YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO SEEK ATTORNEY’S FEES FROM THE PLAINITFF.

Amended and Adopted by the Court, En Banc, October 10, 2013, effective immediately

Legal Notice No. 532750

First Publication: April 4, 2024

Last Publication: May 2, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac St. Centennial, CO 80112

Case No.: 2023CV031572 Ctrm/Div.: 15 COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

Plaintiffs and Judgment Creditors:

IS HEREBY

to all interested parties that the necessity has arisen to amend

Defendant(s): DANNY M. ARNBURG; TAMARA R. SMITH; NEST HOME LENDING, LLC, CORPORATION; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., acting solely as nominee for NEST HOME LENDING, LLC; COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY; ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE; AND OCCUPANT(S)

Attorney for Plaintiff(s): Name: Richard W. Johnston, Esq.

HARBOR CENTER, L.L.C., a Colorado limited liability company, LEROY INDUSTRIAL LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, HMS FAMILY LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, SIMCORE PROPERTIES LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, SIMHA INVESTMENT CORP., a Colorado corporation, SIMHA ASSET MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC., a Colorado corporation, and HAMID SIMANTOB, an individual, v. Defendant and Judgment Debtor: KEALY ROBERTS, aka SHAUN KEALY ROBERTS, an individual. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT, Please take notice:

Pursuant to the AMENDED JUDGMENT AND

Public Notices

DECREE OF FORECLOSURE entered on February 27, 2024 in this action, I am ordered to sell the following property encumbered by the Judgment Lien described in the Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure:

Regarding: LOT 11, BLOCK 39, Walnut Hills –

Filing No. 4 According to the recorded plat thereof, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

also known as

8803 E. Davies Avenue, Centennial, Colorado 80112.

Plaintiffs are the judgment creditors in this action and the current owner of the evidence of debt (the judgment entered in this matter), secured by the property being sold; and as of February 4, 2024, the outstanding balance due and owing on such judgment, inclusive of costs and attorneys’ fees, is $2,006,526.97.

The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 A.M. on June 20, 2024 at 13101 E Broncos Pkwy Centennial, CO 80112, 720-874-3845. At the sale, the Sheriff will sell the real property described above, and the improvements thereon, to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

**BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE MINIMUM BID AT TIME OF SALE. **

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY.

The name of the law firm representing the owner of the Judgment Lien being foreclosed is Campbell, Killin, Brittan & Ray, LLC, which is located at 270 St. Paul Street, Suite 200, Denver, Colorado 80206, (303) 322-3400.

Dated this 19th day of March, 2024.

TYLER S. BROWN SHERIFF OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY

By: Sgt. Trent Steffa Deputy Sheriff

Legal Notice No. 532725

First Publication: May 2, 2024

Last Publication: May 30, 2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225, Englewood, CO, 80110

Public Notice

COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Case Number: 23CV31440

Plaintiff(s): QUAIL RUN ASSOCIATION, INC.

Defendant(s): DAVID C. SKINNER AND OCCUPANT(S)

On January 12, 2024, the Arapahoe County District Court issued its Decree of Foreclosure.

Original Grantor(s): David C. Skinner

Original Beneficiary: QUAIL RUN ASSOCIATION, INC.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: QUAIL RUN ASSOCIATION, INC.

Date of Lien: May 24, 2023

County of Recording: Arapahoe

Recording Date of Lien: June 8, 2023

Recording Reception Number: E3038767

Original Amount: $2,840.00

Outstanding Amount: $6,103.94

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the provisions of The Amended and Combined Declaration of QUAIL RUN ASSOCIATION, INC. (“Declaration”) have been violated as follows: Failure to pay common expense assessments as that term is defined in 38-33.3-316 C.R.S., together with all other payments provided for in the Declaration or by Colorado Statute secured by the Assessment Lien.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN:

Condominium Unit 4 in Building 1 QUAIL RUN CONDOMINIUMS PHASE 1 according to the

Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions recorded November 3, 1983 in Book 4009 at Page 522 said Condominium is further depicted and described by the Condominiur map of Discovery at Quail Run Phase I recorded November 15, 1983 in Book 70 at Pages 4-9 in the records of the Clerk and Recorders office of Arapahoe County, State of Colorado.

ALSO KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS: 1100-D South Waco Street Aurora, Colorado 80017

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that at 10:00 o’clock A.M. on June 6, 2024, at the Office of the Arapahoe County Sheriff at 13101 E Broncos Pkwy Centennial, CO 80112, phone number 720-874-3845, the sheriff will sell to the highest and best bidder the real property described above, and the improvements thereon. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

**BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO BRING CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE MINIMUM BID AT TIME OF SALE**

The name, bar registration number, address, and telephone number of the attorney is: Richard W. Johnston, Reg. No. 19823, Tobey & Johnston, P.C., 56 Inverness Drive East., Suite 103, Englewood, CO 80112, and telephone number (303) 799-8600.

DATE: March 5, 2024

Tyler S. Brown, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado

By: Sgt. Trent Steffa Deputy Sheriff

Legal Notice No. 532677

First Publication: April 11, 2024

Last Publication: May 9, 2024

Published in: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO

Case Number: 2023CV32098 Division: 15

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

Plaintiff: Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns vs.

Defendants: Corazon T. Aguilar; Macon Ventures, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company; United States of America, acting by and through the Internal Revenue Service; State of Colorado Department of Revenue; Public Trustee of Arapahoe County, Colorado; all unknown persons who may claim an interest in the subject matter of this action

This is to advise you that a Sheriff’s sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to ORDER FOR ENTRY OF DEFAULT JUDGMENT AND DECREE OF FORCLOSURE dated January 27, 2024 and C.R.S. § 38-38-101 et seq. by Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, as Judgment Creditor. The foreclosure is based on a Default Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure. The judgment is in the amount of $65,482.74. The Judgment established a lien for the benefit of Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation against real property legally described as follows:

LOT 7, BLOCK 4, J.E. ROUPP 2ND ADDITION AMENDED, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO

Commonly known as: 1340 Scranton St, Aurora, CO 80011

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS OR JUDGMENT DEBTORS, Please take notice:

You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff’s Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Sheriff’s Office of Arapahoe County, State of Colorado at 13101 E Broncos Pkwy, Centennial CO 80112 on the 6th day of June, 2024 at 10:00am. At which sale, the above-described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. All bidders will be required to have in their possession cash or certified funds at least equal to the amount of the judgment creditor’s bid. Please telephone 720-874-3845 two business days prior to the sale to ascertain the amount of this bid. Plaintiff

makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY.

**BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE MINIMUM BID AT TIME OF SALE. **

All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 720-874-3845. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above-described lien is Amanda Ferguson, Esq., Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C., 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228, Phone: (303) 274-0155 Fax: (303) 274-0159, Email: infoco@hwmlawfirm.com.

Attorney file #CO21335

Dated: March 5, 2024

Tyler S. Brown

Sheriff of Arapahoe County, Colorado

By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff

Legal Notice No. 532678

First Publication: April, 11, 2024

Last Publication: May 9, 2024

Published in: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110

Public Notice

COUNTY COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO

Court Address: 1790 West Littleton Blvd. Littleton, CO 80120 303/645-6600

Case No.:2018C041882 Div.:A2

Autovest, L.L.C., Plaintiff Vs. JANELL NICOLE BLEDSOE, Defendant REVIVER BY PUBLICATION

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT/JUDGMENT DEBTOR

THIS MATTER coming on before the Court upon the motion of the Plaintiff styled “Motion for Revivor of Judgment,” and the Court having read said motion and now being duly apprised in the premises, NOW THEREFORE

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED the Clerk of this Court shall, and is ordered and directed to, issue to Defendant, JANELL NICOLE BLEDSOE, the “Notice to Show Cause Pursuant to CRCP 354(h)” requiring said Defendant to show cause within 14 (fourteen) days from the service of such Notice, pursuant to CRCP 354(h), if any he/she has, why the Judgment heretofore entered in this matter on August 6, 2018 shall not be revived with like force and effect.

WHEREAS, Plaintiff has moved this Court pursuant to CRCP 354(h) to revive the Judgment entered in the instant matter on, August 6, 2018 NOW THEREFORE

IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED, that Plaintiff, Autovest, L.L.C., shall have and take of defendant, JANELL NICOLE BLEDSOE Judgment in the instant matter on this date with like force and effect as on the date the Judgment was entered heretofore on August 6, 2018. Defendant shall show cause within fourteen (14) days from the service of this “Notice to Show Cause Pursuant to CRCP 354(h)”, if any the Defendant has, why the Judgment heretofore entered should not be revived with like force and effect.

Attorney for Plaintiff

Legal Notice No. 532832

First Publication: May 2, 2024

Last Publication: May 30, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

COUNTY COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO

Court Address: 1790 West Littleton Blvd. Littleton, CO 80120 303/645-6600

Case No.:2018C034278 Div.:A2

L.L.C., Plaintiff Vs.

REVIVER BY PUBLICATION NOTICE TO DEFENDANT/JUDGMENT DEBTOR

THIS MATTER coming on before the Court upon the motion of the Plaintiff styled “Motion for Revivor of Judgment,” and the Court having read said motion and now being duly apprised in the premises, NOW THEREFORE

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED the Clerk of this Court shall, and is ordered and directed to, issue to Defendant, KRISTOPHER JOSEPH MILANO, the “Notice to Show Cause Pursuant to CRCP 354(h)” requiring said Defendant to show cause within 14 (fourteen) days from the service of such Notice, pursuant to CRCP 354(h), if any he/she has, why the Judgment heretofore entered in this matter on May 7, 2018 shall not be revived with like force and effect.

WHEREAS, Plaintiff has moved this Court pursuant to CRCP 354(h) to revive the Judgment entered in the instant matter on, May 7, 2018 NOW THEREFORE

IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED, that Plaintiff, Autovest, L.L.C. , shall have and take of defendant KRISTOPHER JOSEPH MILANO Judgment in the instant matter on this date with like force and effect as on the date the Judgment was entered heretofore on May 7, 2018.

Defendant shall show cause within fourteen (14) days from the service of this “Notice to Show Cause Pursuant to CRCP 354(h)”, if any the Defendant has, why the Judgment heretofore entered should not be revived with like force and effect.

Attorney for Plaintiff

Legal Notice No. 532747

First Publication: April 4, 2024

Last Publication: May 2, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Misc. Private Legals

Public Notice

District Court, Arapahoe County, CO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112

NOTICE OF ALLOCATION OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES MATTER

To: John Doe Re: Matter No. 24DR30496 Pursuant to C.R.C.P. 4(f), C.R.S. §14-10-105, and C.R.S. §14-10-123, you are hereby notified that the Petitioner, Armida Ruiz Ibarra has filed a Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities with this Court.

The Petition alleges that you have abandoned the child named in this matter, which rises to the level of child abuse as you have failed to provide any support or care for the minor.

If you feel you have an interest in this matter, please contact the Arapahoe County Clerk in Division 35. If you have an interest in this matter and do not file a Response, the Court may enter orders against you.

Legal Notice No.: 532768

First Publication: April 11, 2024

Last Publication: May 9, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Notice to Creditors

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Edward Dale Hayes, a/k/a Edward D. Hayes, and Edward Hayes, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30358

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before Monday August 19, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Heather A. Eagen, Personal Representative

3504 East Asbury Drive Aurora, Colorado 80014

Legal Notice No. 532809

First Publication: April 18, 2024

Last Publication: May 2, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Corla Rae Reeves, Deceased Case Number: 24PR184

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before Tuesday, September 3, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Teresa Rae Jaussi

Representative

Lowell Blvd.

STACEY LYNN COOK AND KRISTOPHER JOSEPH MILANO, Defendants

Public Notices

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Gerald E. Fruehling, a/k/a Gerald Erwin Fruehling, a/k/a Gerald Fruehling, a/k/a Jerry Fruehling, Deceased Case Number: 24PR30421

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of ARAPAHOE County, Colorado on or before August 25, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Julie R. Knight, Personal Representative c/o Zisman, Ingraham & Mong, P.C. 8480 East Orchard Rd., Ste. 2500 Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Legal Notice No. 532820

First Publication: April 25, 2024

Last Publication: May 9, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of REBA J. MORRISON, also known as REBA JEAN MORRISON, and R. J. MORRISON, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30351

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 Tuesday, September 3, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Heidi S. Tuck, Personal Representative 2812 W. Centennial Drive, #L Littleton, CO 80123

Legal Notice No. 532841

First Publication: May 2, 2024

Last Publication: May 16, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of ROBERT LEE SYBERT, aka ROBERT L SYBERT, aka ROB LEE SYBERT, aka ROB L. SYBERT, aka ROBERT SYBERT, aka ROB SYBERT, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR030247

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before August 18, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Nimi Sybert, Personal Representative c/o Solem, Woodward & McKinley P.C. 750 W. Hampden Ave, Suite 505 Englewood, Colorado 80110

Legal Notice No. 532804

First Publication: April 18, 2024

Last Publication: May 2, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of BARBARA LEONA DAVIS a/k/a BARBARA L. DAVIS a/k/a BARBARA DAVIS, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30402

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before August 19, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Michael Davis

Personal Representative

4228 S. Richfield Street Aurora, CO 80013

Legal Notice No. Arap2001

First Publication: April 18, 2024

Last Publication: May 2, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of PATSY DICKINSON, Deceased Case Number 2024PR30409

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to

the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County Court, Colorado on or before September 2, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Bonnie Parker, Personal Representative c/o Solem, Woodward & McKinley P.C. 750 W. Hampden Ave, Suite 505 Englewood, Colorado 80110

Legal Notice No. 532834

First Publication: May 2, 2024

Last Publication: May 16, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of JAMES HUGHES, JR., a/k/a JAMES DUDLEY HUGHES, JAMES DUDLEY HUGHES, JR., JAMES HUGHES, JIM HUGHES, JAMES D. HUGHES, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30332

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before August 19, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Michael W. Reagor, Attorney for Personal Representative 8400 E. Prentice Ave., Suite 1040 Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Legal Notice No. Arap2006

First Publication: April 18, 2024

Last Publication: May 2, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Sandra Lee Hanson, A/K/A Sandra L. Hanson, A/K/A Sandra Hanson, Deceased Case Number: 24PR30191

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before Monday, August 26, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Keith Newport, Personal Representative C/O Harvey J. Williamson, Esq. 4450 Arapahoe Avenue, Suite 100 Boulder, Colorado 80303 303-716-9666

April 25, 2024

May 9, 2024

Littleton

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Terry Lyn Richards, aka Terry L. Richards, aka Terry Richards, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30175

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before Monday, August 26, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Jason Richards, Co-Personal Representative 1240 Alison St. Lakewood, CO 80214

Shawn Richards, Co-Personal Representative 8790 E. 145th Pl. Brighton, CO 80602

Legal Notice No. 532825

First Publication: April 25, 2024

Last Publication: May 9, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Florence Wong, a/k/a Florence Fong Wong, and Florence F. Wong, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30424

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District

Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before Monday, August 26, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Carolyn Moller Duncan Duncan Legal, PC

6436 S. Racine Circle, Suite 227 Centennial, Colorado 80111

Phone No: 303-394-2358

Legal Notice No. 532821

First Publication: April 25, 2024

Publication: May 9, 2024 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Virginia Lee Duvall, a/k/a Virginia L. Duvall and Virginia Duvall, Deceased

Case Number: 2024PR30413

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before Monday, August 26, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Carolyn Moller Duncan

Duncan Legal. PC

6436 S. Racine Circle, Suite 1137 Centennial, Colorado 80111

Phone No: 303-394-2358

Legal Notice No. 532815

First Publication: April 25, 2024

Last Publication: May 9, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Marilyn J. Harrison, also known as Marilyn Jane Harrison, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR030400

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 3, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Patrick Robert Harrison

Personal Representative

5262 E. Maplewood Place Centennial, CO 80121

Legal Notice No. 532838

First Publication: May 2, 2024

Last Publication: May 16, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Ibon Izurieta, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30419

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the special administrators or to: The District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before Tuesday, September 3, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Ivo Hughes, Special Administrator

7063 S. Lewis St. Littleton, CO 80127

Anna Marcuerquiaga-Hughes

Special Administrator

7063 S. Lewis St. Littleton, CO 80127

Legal Notice No. 532840

First Publication: May 2, 2024

Last Publication: May 16, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Thu-Ba Webster Also known as Thu-Ba Thi Webster, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR030433

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 2, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Brian Musell,

3801 E. Florida Ave. Ste. 725 Denver, CO 80210

Legal Notice No. 532839

First Publication: May 2, 2024

Last Publication: May 16, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of BARBARA LOUISE PLAHUTA, a/k/a BARBARA L. PLAHUTA, BARBARA PLAHUTA, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30398

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before August 19, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Michael W. Reagor, Attorney for Co-Personal Repr. 8400 E. Prentice Ave., Suite 1040 Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Legal Notice No. Arap2005

First Publication: April 18, 2024

Last Publication: May 2, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of NANCY S. WALKER, also known as Nancy Susan Walker, and Nancy Walker, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30225

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before August 18, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Thomas G. Lippitt

Personal Representative 6181 South Lima Way Englewood, CO 80111

Legal Notice No. Arap2004

First Publication: April 18, 2024

Last Publication: May 2, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Edwina Kavanaugh, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR030385

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before August 25, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Brenda K. King, Personal Representative 9 Lynn Road Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113

Legal Notice No. 532824

First Publication: April 25, 2024

Last Publication: May 9, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of JAMES H. BURRAGE, also known as JAMES HAMMIT BURRAGE, aka JAMES BURRAGE, and JIM BURRAGE, Deceased Case Number 2024PR30453

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 Tuesday, September 3, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Cathy Burrage, Personal Representative 4301 S. Bannock Street Englewood, CO 80110

Legal Notice No. 532844

First Publication: May 2, 2024

Last Publication: May 16, 2024 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of DAVID PEARLMAN,

a/k/a DAVID SAMUEL PEARLMAN, a/k/a DAVID S. PEARLMAN, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30258

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative, or to the Arapahoe County Court, Colorado on or before Monday, August 19, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Personal Representative: Doris Pearlman c/o Bridget K. Sullivan Sherman & Howard L.L.C. 675 Fifteenth Street, Ste. 2300 Denver, Colorado 80202

Legal Notice No. 532808 First Publication: April 18, 2024 Last Publication:

notice is given on March 27, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of

Attorney for Personal Representative, Nancy McKinney

Eldora claims ski patrollers’ vote to unionize was tainted

BY JASON BLEVINS THE COLORADO SUN

Ski patrollers at Eldora Mountain Resort have overwhelmingly approved unionized representation, but the company that owns the resort is challenging the results of the recent vote.

An Eldora spokesman said the resort company “learned that improper conduct impacted the ability of our patrollers to participate in an election free of improper inuence or coercion.”

Eldora objected to the fact that union representatives and ski patrollers did not want to include votes by volunteer ski patrollers.

“Patrollers have the right to vote. If certi ed, a union would represent all patrollers,” the spokesman said in an emailed statement.

“ erefore, all patrollers deserve to have a voice and their vote considered.”

come is true and accurate,” reads the statement from the ski area spokesman.

Paid patroller turnout for the election was 76% but only half of Eldora’s 14 volunteer patrollers voted.

e Eldora patrollers are hoping to get bene ts that include improved overtime pay, health insurance bene ts and better pay for veteran workers.

“Our focus throughout this process has been to ensure that every patroller can trust that the election process is fair, that their voice and vote are appropriately considered, and that the nal out-

Eldora ski patrollers voted 29-3 to join the United Professional Ski Patrols of America union, which is part of the 700,000-worker Communications Workers of America district 7.

Public Notices

Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on March 20, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Hannah Jordan Risenhoover be changed to Hannah Jordan Murray

Case No.: 2024C100291

By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Notice No. 532803

May 2, 2024

Public notice is given on March 20, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe Combined Court.

e ski patroller union has grown in recent years as resort workers at Big Sky in Montana, Breckenridge, Loveland and Purgatory voted to unionize. Lift mechanics at Park City in Utah and Crested Butte Mountain Resort have joined the United Professional Ski Patrols of America. Patrollers at Aspen-Snowmass, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Park City, Steamboat, Stevens Pass in Washington and Telluride have been represented by unions for years.

Last month, ski patrollers

at Keystone voted to unionize in a 68-7 vote, re ecting a shift from the 2021 vote at the Summit County ski area that rejected unionization by a single vote. Patrollers at White sh ski area in Montana voted 24-1 last month to join the ski patroller union. Solitude patrollers in Utah also voted 23-10 to unionize this year while patrollers at Palisades Tahoe in California rejected collective bargaining in a 25-28 vote.

e challenge from Eldora Mountain Resort owner Powdr is a rst for the United Professional Ski Patrols of America.

“None of the other campaigns have encountered a company that is looking to decertify the vote and throw it out completely,” said Ryan Dineen, the president of the Breckenridge Ski Patrol union and local organizer for the United Professional Ski Patrols of America Local 7781, which now has 800 resort-worker members at nine ski areas, up from 130

in the early 2000s.

e National Labor Relations Board is scheduling a hearing to address the challenges and issues raised by both the ski patroller union and Eldora.

Patrollers at Vail Resortsowned Breckenridge this season nalized a contract that improved pay and bene ts for workers at the country’s busiest ski area. Patrollers at Park City Mountain Resort and Stevens Pass — both owned by Vail Resorts — will begin contract negotiations this year.

“Being able to share our contract progress at Breckenridge with other patrollers is motivating them,” Dineen said. “We fully expect the progress we have made in the last year will continue into next season.”

is story was printed through a news sharing agreement with e Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned nonpro t based in Denver that covers the state.

Notice No. 532823 First Publication: April 25, 2024

May 9, 2024

Littleton Independent

NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on April 10, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Jaesun Hathaway be changed to Sun Nam Case No.: 23C100922

By: Sarah Ingemansen

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 532830

First Publication: May 2, 2024

The petition requests that the name of Thomas Wayne Grundler be changed to Thomas Wayne Henson Case No.: 24CV72 Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Last Publication: May 16, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on March 27, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Brady Donald Adair be changed to

Brady Donald Adair Obermayr

Case No.: 24C100323

By: JW Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 532807

First Publication: April 18, 2024

Last Publication: May 2, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on April 8, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Kelly Jo Leverton be changed to Kelly Jo Roberts

Case No.: 24C100346

By: Magistrate

Legal Notice No. 532816

First Publication: April 25, 2024

Last Publication: May 9, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on April 2, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Ritthi Maya Rai be changed to Maya Rai Case No.: 24C100337

By: Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 532828

First Publication: April 25, 2024

Last Publication: May 9, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on March 29, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Abdirahman Geletu Gishu be changed to Abu Mohamed Bunti Case No.: 24C100332

By:Sarah Ingemansen Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 532817

Publication: April 25, 2024

Publication: May 9, 2024

of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on April 16, 2024, that a

Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Michelle Lee Toole be changed to Michelle Lee Tyman Case No.: 24C100389

By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No.

Eldora ski patrollers practice a sled rescue at Eldora Mountain Resort.

PHOTO BY NICK LANSING / SPECIAL TO THE COLORADO SUN