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The pandemic has touched virtually every aspect of life in Centennial and the metro area Pages 2-10

Centennial declares emergency COVID-19 prompts move that allows city to request assistance

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

MORE NEWS ONLINE For updates on the COVID-19 pandemic, go to CentennialCitizen.net

The City of Centennial declared a local disaster emergency due to COVID-19, the disease caused by a widespread coronavirus, on March 16.

The declaration authorizes the request of aid and assistance from other agencies and allows for coordination with federal, state and county emergency entities and public health agencies regarding the response to COVID-19 for the city, a Centennial news release said.

Arapahoe County had 15 people total who tested positive for the virus as of March 15. It’s likely that “ongoing community transmission” — spread of the virus from person to person — is occurring in Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties, as well as other parts of the Denver metro area and state, Tri-County Health Department said in a news release. Tri-County covers Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties.

The Arapahoe County Sheriff ’s Office is leading the emergency response in Arapahoe County in coordination with Tri-County, the release said.

The City of Centennial suspended its meetings and some other city functions and events as of March 13 until further notice, including municipal SEE EMERGENCY, P10

THE BOTTOM LINE PERIODICAL

“We are likely on the verge of a tipping point where we will see more community spread. This will get worse before it gets better.”

Gov. Jared Polis, on COVID-19 in Colorado | Page 5 INSIDE

VOICES: PAGE 12 | LIFE: PAGE 14 | CALENDAR: PAGE 20 | SPORTS: PAGE 22

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Schools closed until at least March 30

District joins wave of closures in response to COVID-19 pandemic

FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH AVAILABLE FOR KIDS

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Littleton Public Schools will close for at least two weeks in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the district announced March 12.

School was scheduled to be in session through the end of March 13, according to a district news release.

The district will reassess the situation on March 29, with plans to reopen on March 30. All district clubs, sports, events and performances are suspended until April 5.

The second week of the closure, March 23-27, was already scheduled as the district’s Spring Break.

There are no known cases of COVID-19 in the district, according to the release.

Superintendent Brian Ewert said he decided to close the district after a day of consultation with other superintendents, state health officials, epidemiologists and Gov. Jared Polis.

“We know it’s not overly dangerous to kids, but they can be carriers,” Ewert said. “Schools are a hotbed of diseases and viruses. This is our attempt to help flatten out the apex of infection, and give medical profession-

Littleton Public Schools will provide free grab-and-go breakfast and lunch from March 16 through 20.

Meals will be available from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at two locations: East Elementary School at 5933 South Fairfield St. and Field Elementary School at 5402 South Sherman Way. Anyone under the age of 18 may take a free lunch and breakfast for the next day. als a chance to get out in front of this.

It’s about protecting our most vulnerable neighbors.”

The district is currently unable to provide online learning, said school board President Jack Reutzel.

“We’re a brick-and-mortar establishment,” Reutzel said. “We don’t have a robust online component like colleges.

We can send along materials and point out websites for some subject matter, but we struggle, especially with kindergarten through about second grade. We hope this interruption is minimal.”

Staff will provide grab-and-go breakfast and lunch available at East and Field elementaries, which have the highest number of students on free or reduced lunch plans, Ewert said.

“I’m under no illusion this isn’t a hardship for parents,” Ewert said.

“But I don’t know what else to do. We have to work to keep people apart.

This pandemic will have huge impacts the Colorado Department of Educathroughout the economy and culture.” tion is expected to grant widespread waivers for the number of days school Molly Zackary, whose son is in kinmust be held. dergarten, said the LPS closure was The closure followed a swift series going to present a child care challenge of escalating measures by the district — until she found out her own emto address the ployer is closing spread of the illfor the next two weeks as well. ness over the past “Now, we’re week: All schoolworried about sponsored travel our family’s fiwas suspended nancial security,” on March 10, and Zackary said. all events and “And I’m worried clubs were susmy son will go pended earlier on stir crazy.”

March 12.

Brian Ewert, Zackary said The closure S Superintendent of follows the can- 1 she has plenty on her mind beyond Littleton Public Schools cellation of the a the school cloEducator Day of a sure, including Action, a teacher t the wellbeing of walkout planned a her elderly relaby the Colorado tives, but she’s heartened by the swift Education Association that had been t community response she’s seeing. planned for March 19. s “I’m hearing about parents rallyArapahoe Community College also m ing together to help each other out,” announced a temporary closure on w Zackary said. “That’s what will get us March 12. through this.”

Ewert said the widespread closures M The district joins a cascade of other are unnerving. o closures in the Denver metro area and “This is my 34th year in education, t around the country in response to the and I’ve never experienced what I did n spread of a strain of coronavirus layesterday,” he said on March 13. “I was beled a pandemic by the World Health a principal on 9/11, and I didn’t experi-f Organization. ence the widespread anxiety I’m feel- s Ewert said it was unlikely the ing and hearing about now. We haven’t a closure will force schools to stay in done this before. We’re plowing a new t session later into the summer, because field here.”

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Cherry Creek Schools closed through week after break COVID-19 concerns spur closure; info on online learning, emergency meals to come

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

All schools in the Cherry Creek School District will be closed March 13 through March 27 amid concerns about COVID-19, the disease caused by a widespread coronavirus, the district’s superintendent announced in an online letter.

“I believe we must act now to protect the health and well-being of our 55,000 students, 9,000 employees and the community where we live,” Scott Siegfried wrote on the evening of March 12.

Students can go to their schools March 13 and check in at the main office during normal school hours if they left something at school that they need to pick up.

The district’s spring break runs from March 16 to March 20, but schools will be closed an extra week and the prior Friday. As of March 13, there were no known cases of COVID-19 in the district’s students or staff, according to its website. Arapahoe County has seen three cases, and more had been confirmed in the Denver metro area the week of March 9.

Denver Public Schools also announced an “extended spring break” for all DPS schools from March 16 until students return April 7.

The Cherry Creek School District’s pandemic response team will continue meeting daily to monitor the situation and make recommendations about whether it is safe for students and staff to return on March 30, the letter said.

There will not be daycare in the district through March 27, but the district will provide free meals at locations throughout the community start-

FREE MEALS FOR KIDS The district will provide meals for students — a free “Breakfast, Lunch and a Book” program will be in effect for all kids 18 and under starting March 20. The district will start providing the bagged meals that day at several elementary schools and community facilities across the district. View the locations at www.cherrycreekschools.org/Page/12100 under the “student meal program” topic.

Cherry Creek Schools also is working with local food banks and community organizations to provide food for families. Contact the district for more information. ing March 20 on weekdays.

“I know that closing our schools will have a significant impact on our families, but we also believe that strong, urgent action must be taken to prevent the spread of this disease and to protect lives,” Siegfried wrote.

During the closure, all schools and district facilities will undergo deep cleanings with disinfectants and additional cleanings of “high-touch” surfaces, a term for things people touch often, such as such as rails or tables.

“I will continue to remain in contact with public health officials, elected leaders and fellow school districts and keep you updated with new information as it becomes available,” Siegfried wrote.

During the closure, the district does not have “an expectation of specific learning that must take place.” Cherry Creek Schools is exploring the capabilities of providing online learning if the closure extends beyond two weeks.

“The success of remote learning depends on the district’s ability to ensure all students have equal access to the learning and required materials, including technology,” the district’s website says.

The district will display more information about the closure and how it may affect other school functions and events at www.cherrycreekschools. org/coronavirus.

Arapahoe County declares state of emergency STAFF REPORT

Arapahoe County government declared a state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic on March 13.

County officials say the move will free up aid and assistance, and allow better coordination with municipalities.

The declaration is in effect for one week, according to a news release, and could be extended.

The declaration came a week after the county opened its Emergency Operations Center, an incident manage-

ment clearinghouse for local agencies to coordinate efforts with the TriCounty Health Department and other state and federal agencies.

“During an emergency, which includes a pandemic, the county is charged with taking the lead in coordinating efforts,” said Nancy Sharpe, chair of the Board of County Commissioners, in a statement. “This action was not taken lightly but it is the necessary trigger for that to happen. This allows Arapahoe County to direct all possible resources to help manage the response at the appropriate level.”

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The 2020 Census will be mailed to households March 12 – 20.

Once you receive your census questionnaire, you can respond online, over the phone, or mail it back by Census Day, April 1, 2020.

Did you know highway planning, school lunches, and adult education are just some of the things affected by census results? When you see the 2020 Census in your mailbox in March, respond online, mail it back, or phone in your responses to make the census count in our community.

Did you know census results determine how the 435 seats in the House of Representatives are divided among the states? Due to population growth, Colorado is projected to gain a congressional seat if everyone is counted in the 2020 Census.

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March 19, 2020

‘This will get worse before it gets better’ Governor gives update on ‘community spread’ of COVID-19 as case numbers climb

WHAT IS CORONAVIRUS? Coronavirus is a family of viruses named for the microscopic view of crownlike spikes on their surfaces, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

These viruses can cause the common cold or more severe diseases such as SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome) and MERS (Middle East respiratory syndrome), which have seen outbreaks in the past, according to the CDC. COVID-19 — standing for “coronavirus disease 2019” — first appeared in late 2019 in Wuhan, China.

Symptoms of COVID-19 can include fever, cough and breathing trouble. Most people develop only mild symptoms, according to Denver Public Health. But according to the CDC, some — usually those with severe underlying health conditions or older adults — develop more serious symptoms, including pneumonia, which can be fatal.

Technically, COVID-19 is caused by a virus named SARS-CoV-2.

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A day after Gov. Jared Polis declared a state of emergency in response to the spread of COVID-19 — the disease caused by a widespread coronavirus — the number of confirmed cases nearly doubled, and Polis announced guidelines for K-12 school closures and travel to Colorado’s mountain towns.

“At this point, we can confirm community spread in the high country of Colorado, and Polis while we’re still investigating and have not confirmed community spread in the Denver metro area, we are treating it as if it is already occurring,” Polis said at a March 11 news conference.

Community spread can mean cases and outbreaks in areas where people became infected and the source is unknown. When it’s more widespread, it means cases and outbreaks in many communities where the virus is spread between people.

Also on March 11, the World Health

Organization — the United Nations health agency — classified COVID-19 as a pandemic, which means an outbreak of illness with sustained transmission, or spread, on more than one continent.

By the end of last week, Colorado had 131 positive cases of COVID-19 total and more than 700 had been tested at the state lab.

In the metro area, there were multiple cases in Adams, Arapahoe, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson counties.

Originally, cases were referred to as

presumptive positive because initial testing is done at the state level, and results were to be confirmed by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC. But the CDC confirmed the state no longer needs to wait for confirmation because the test the CDC performs is identical to the state’s testing.

“We are likely on the verge of a tipping point where we will see more community spread,” Polis said at the news conference, where he also noted, “This will get worse before it gets better.”

But he also emphasized the role everyday citizens have in mitigating the spread and putting others first in the face of disruptions to daily life.

“This is really a test of our Colorado character,” Polis said.

Polis announced guidance for all K-12 school districts in the state, outlining closures if they have a student or staff member who is infected.

One COVID-19 case at a school would trigger a closure for at least 72 hours to disinfect the building. For schools with three cases within a 30-day period, closure is required for a minimum of 14 days. If three schools in a district have cases within a 30-day period, all schools in the district are required to close for a minimum of 14 days.

The University of Colorado-Boulder announced it would transition to online classes for the rest of the semester, starting March 16, due to COVID-19 concerns. Metropolitan State University of Denver is moving classes online

by March 30, as is Colorado State University on March 25.

The state is also limiting visitation to senior facilities, announcing incoming rules regarding nursing homes and senior-care facilities.

Some groups are at higher risk of getting very sick or dying from COVID-19, including those over age 60 — especially people over 80 years old — as well as people with chronic medical conditions.

“Young, healthy people should take the proper precautions so they don’t perhaps fatally (impact) vulnerable populations,” Polis said.

The governor also advised that that older people and those with underlying health conditions should avoid travel to the high country and refrain from attending large gatherings.

Polis also highlighted sporting events as among the public gatherings that should take measures to prevent spread of the virus. To that end, the Colorado High School Activities Association announced it would limit the number of people attending state basketball tournament games last week, before ultimately canceling the remainder of the tournament after several girls games had been played on March 12. CHSAA also suspended all spring sports and activities through April 6.

Guidance will also be issued on protecting staff and people in custody at Colorado’s 24/7 facilities, such as correctional facilities, Polis said.

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Are you eligible for the state COVID-19 test?

STAFF REPORT

The state’s first community testing center for COVID-19 opened March 11, and it’s now planned to move to locations throughout Colorado.

The drive-up center operated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment was first located at 8100 E. Lowry Blvd., in Denver’s Lowry neighborhood. The state reopened the site March 14 in a new location at the Denver Coliseum.

It was moved for safety and logistical reasons, according to the state, and was staffed by a National Guard medical team. The drive-up testing was planned to be open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. but saw early closures due to the high number of cars in line.

After March 14, the drive-up testing operation was to be moved to locations throughout the state. See upcoming locations at www.colorado.

gov/pacific/cdphe/covid-19-testing and call 303-389-1687 or email COHELP@RMPDC.org for questions about criteria to be tested for COVID-19.

Private labs can do testing now in Colorado as well, so Coloradans should call their doctors to see which option is best.

To be tested for COVID-19, people generally must meet one of seven criteria, according to the state Public Health Department. Call or email the above contacts to ask about the most current criteria.

As of the last update, those were: • Having fever or signs of lower respiratory illness, such as cough or shortness of breath, and having close contact with a laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 patient within 14 days of showing symptoms, or: • Having fever or signs of lower respiratory illness without a diag-

nosis that could explain them, such as influenza, and having a history of travel to areas with ongoing community spread of COVID-19 within 14 days of showing symptoms, or: • Any person who is hospitalized and also has fever or signs of lower respiratory illness without a diagnosis that could explain it, or: • Anyone who lives in a residential facility such as a nursing home and also has fever or signs of lower respiratory illness without a diagnosis that could explain it, or: • Any health care worker, clinical laboratory worker or first responder who has new onset of symptoms within 14 days of having direct contact with patients who have signs of respiratory illness or their clinical specimens; and also has fever or signs of lower respiratory illness without a diagnosis that could explain it, or; • Anyone who is at risk of severe

illness due to COVID-19, including adults 65 and older, and those with chronic medical conditions or who are receiving immunosuppressive medications; and also has fever or signs of a lower respiratory illness without a diagnosis that could explain it, or; • Any person in a group with multiple individuals with symptoms that is being investigated by public health officials; and also has fever or signs of lower respiratory illness.

Although the criteria are guidelines to help health care providers decide whether to recommend testing, people can be tested as long as they have a doctor’s order for it. Anyone considering being tested should consult their doctor.

People can also be tested at LabCorp and other commercial labs and should call their doctor for more information.

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March 19, 2020

‘The panic is here’ in stores around area Locals scramble for essential items amid outbreak of novel coronavirus

BY NICK PUCKETT NPUCKETT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Lori Gifford approached the milk refrigerator at the back of a King Soopers Marketplace in Parker March 13 and scanned the empty shelves that once held a variety of products, looking for organic milk to no avail.

The King Soopers at 117761 Cottonwood Drive was bustling with shoppers stocking up on food at the end of the first week when the country saw mass cancellations and closures due to the spread of COVID-19. Entire aisles of products were decimated that Friday afternoon as workers carried cardboard boxes up and down walkways to replenish what they could.

A lifelong Coloradan from Parker and a health care professional, Gifford said she has never seen a reaction like this to a contagion. The number of COVID-19 cases continued to rise in Colorado and throughout the United States, prompting schools to close and events to be canceled.

“The panic is here, and that’s what we have to deal with now,” Gifford said. “They exited Douglas County Schools now, so we have to plan for family being home and eating.”

Grocery stores and supermarkets throughout the Denver metro area were quickly running out of certain products, including toilet paper, hand sanitizer and cleansing wipes. As the spread of the novel coronavirus forced school closures and event cancellations and prompted employers to encourage work-from-home options, people began scouring shelves for essential food items as well. Shelves with items such as flour, milk, dog food, bread and canned goods quickly emptied over the course of one day, March 13.

Bryant Nguyen, of Centennial, said the COVID-19 outbreak has affected his day-to-day life. Instead of going to his gym, he works out from home.

He works from home now as well. He said he didn’t stock up on anything in particular, except some frozen foods to store for later.

“It’s definitely affecting all aspects of life,” Nguyen said. “It’s been pretty comprehensive. Just trying to stay safe, wash hands. Purell and Lysol wipes are hard to come by, but we’re trying to get our hands on that.”

One King Soopers customer service representative said the store ran out of toilet paper the morning of March 13 and did not anticipate restocking until the next truck arrived the following night.

A Target representative said the store in Lone Tree had been out of toilet paper since about an hour after opening and recommended people get to the store early if they want to buy

Denver resident Sam Sherer shops for soup at a King Soopers in Englewood. He said he is concerned about COVID-19 and has been washing his hands frequently and working on not touching his face. The store’s canned goods shelves were scarce.

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An empty aisle at a King Soopers in Parker that once contained toilet paper and paper towels. Toilet paper has been hard to come by as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has encouraged people to stay home if they can. NICK PUCKETT the item.

Walmart announced March 10 on its corporate website that it will work to stay stocked and keep prices fair.

The store will be diverting certain products to areas most in need of replenished inventory.

The largest private employer in the United States, Walmart is also taking measures to protect its employees.

Workers are asked to stay home if sick and the store will provide pay options and support if a worker is diagnosed with COVID-19.

Major supermarket outlets, like Walmart, King Soopers and Target, have all authorized managers to decide on a consumer limit on certain products. Items like bottled water and toilet paper are available on an itemper-customer limit.

Bonnie Lee, a mother of seven from Elbert County, said she expects her

Lines were backed up the afternoon of March 13 at the King Soopers at Highlands Ranch Parkway and Wildcat Reserve Parkway.

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Major supermarkets, like this Target, have authorized managers to limit the number of certain items one customer can have to prevent hoarding of essential products.

This aisle once contained toilet paper, tissues and paper towels.

NICK PUCKETT adult children to come home if the spread of the virus continues because they may not be as prepared as their mother.

“I’m just going to get groceries while I can and I’m going to go home and wait it out,” Lee said. “And put my trust in Jesus.”

Kevin Donovan, of Englewood, said he wishes people would be more considerate of their neighbors when shopping during this stressful time.

“We live in an individualistic society, where everybody is out for themselves,” said Donovan, who was shopping for produce March 13 at the King Soopers at 3495 S. University Blvd. “I would like to see more of a community approach. We shouldn’t hoard all of the toilet paper. We shouldn’t hoard all of the paper tow-

els. Let’s just share with our community — that is what I want to see.”

Josh Shepard, assistant manager of the same Englewood King Soopers where Donovan was shopping, said the day was “absolutely nuts,” listing numerous items the store was out of or that were almost gone, including meat, water, frozen foods and, of course, toilet paper. He also brought light to what many store workers are going through during the recent shopping frenzy.

“I live out in Aurora, so I have not been able to see my family a lot, because I am here,” said Shepard, adding that he gets one day a week off. “But making money is what I have to do.”

— Reporter Joseph Rios contributed to this report.

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Tri-County health director has respiratory illness John Douglas takes precautions but opts against COVID-19 test

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When local officials from the TriCounty Health Department’s jurisdiction — which serves more than 1.5 million people — gathered in Douglas County and livestreamed a “virtual town hall” about the COVID-19 pandemic, there was one notable absence.

John Douglas, Tri-County’s executive director, joined by Skype from his home while other public health officials sat in front of cameras in the Douglas County commissioners’ hearing room.

The head of Colorado’s largest health department was sick with a respiratory illness on March 11.

He chose to practice what he’s been preaching during the COVID-19 outbreak by staying home while ill and avoiding spreading germs to others.

No, he doesn’t know if he is sick with COVID-19.

Douglas has not been tested for the novel coronavirus sweeping the globe because testing, he said, is still limited.

“If testing was easy and widely available, I would probably get tested to help me understand how long I should self-isolate and because I am

A screenshot from the virtual town hall held by Tri-County Health Department and its counties shows Executive Director John Douglas participating by Skype from his home.

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very curious,” Douglas said by email.

“However, while we are doing our best to help support broader access, testing is still limited, and I don’t want to compete for testing resources for those with a great need to know.”

Those individuals include anyone who has traveled to high-risk areas, has a known exposure to someone with COVID-19, or has a greater chance of exposing a vulnerable population, such as health care workers.

As of March 13, Douglas was still at home, isolating himself and “acting as though I am potentially contagious with something.” He’ll do so until he feels better, and is taking precautions

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around his healthy family members, he said.

Testing capabilities were in the spotlight on March 13 as Gov. Jared Polis held a news conference where he spoke at length about the state’s progress in testing people for COVID-19 and the need for more testing in Colorado and across the nation.

“We need to dramatically increase our testing capacity. Frankly, we needed to dramatically increase our testing capacity months ago,” Polis said.

Polis said he expressed his frustrations to Vice President Mike Pence, and added that he believes a lack of early action in Washington to set up mass testing capabilities “has hampered our ability to avoid mass disruption to our lives and economy.”

Polis characterized testing as a crucial step in providing epidemiologists more information on the virus and a clearer picture of the virus’s spread in the state. It also helps inform people who are infected, and makes sure they know what to do.

The state’s capacity for testing has increased recently. Private labs are now able to offer COVID-19 tests and the state now has two drive-through testing labs. But demand is high.

Colorado’s first drive-up testing lab in Lowry closed early on March 12 because of high volume. The center

served more than 650 people in two days. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment announced March 12 it would determine the best cut-off in a lengthy line of cars with occupants waiting three or more hours to be seen. Those waiting in line but not served on March 12 would have priority the following day.

At the time of Polis’ March 13 news conference, the lab had not reopened because of inclement weather. Still, the governor had activated the National Guard, from which medics are conducting training to administer tests around the state. Training was underway March 13. The state announced later on March 13 it would reopen the drive-through center at a new location — the Denver Coliseum — on March 14.

Pitkin County opened a mobile lab that was operational March 13, Polis said.

The governor urged Colorado residents to stay aware of the latest COVID-19 updates. The virus will continue to spread, he said, and most people will know someone who becomes infected. He also stressed the need to avoid panic and stay calm.

The majority of cases will remain mild and most people will experience minor symptoms. Stopping COVID-19’s spread is important to protect vulnerable populations and to prevent the healthcare system from growing overwhelmed, he said.

Anyone who has symptoms of COVID-19 is encouraged to call his or her doctor first for guidance on how to manage their illness. A doctor’s note is required for the drive-through testing centers and people should not seek testing without first consulting their health care provider.

Those who have been tested should stay home until they receive results.

Anyone whose test is positive needs to stay home at least two weeks, Polis said.

“We want to continue to push the federal government as well as the private-sector partners to scale up testing,” Polis said. “Aggressive and sustained testing is a powerful tool for fighting the virus.”

South Suburban temporarily closes facilities STAFF REPORT

South Suburban Parks and Recreation District has decided to temporarily close its facilities to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

The closure went into effect with most facilities the night of March 13, the district said in a news release.

Golf courses were to follow the next day. The closures were expected to last through March 27 but were scheduled to be reevaluated on March 19.

At the recommendation of state and local health organizations, the

closure includes all recreation centers, golf courses, tennis facilities, sports domes, entertainment and community centers, ice arenas, and the cancellation of all programs, classes and camps.

South Suburban plans to deep-clean facilities in an effort to help prevent spread of the virus, the release said.

No cases of COVID-19 had been reported at district facilities as of March 13.

Credits will be issued for patrons who have already signed up for classes, programs or camps, according to the release.

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March 19, 2020

Colorado Legislature to shut down for at least two weeks

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

As Colorado’s number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 rose to 131 — and amid the state’s first death due to the disease — the state Legislature decided to shut down until at least March 30.

Lawmakers passed a resolution March 14 to adjourn for roughly two weeks, according to a release from state House Democrats spokesman Jarrett Freedman.

The Capitol was closed to the public March 16 and 17, and crews were to clean all areas per guidelines by

the state and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to a state news release. Staff and media members were to be allowed in the building during that time.

Staff suspended Capitol tours indefinitely as of March 13, according to Theresa Holst, manager of visitor services at the Capitol.

School districts, high school sports, libraries, recreation centers and some large gatherings in the Denver metro area had all temporarily shut down, been canceled or were postponed amid the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by a widespread coronavirus.

The state was likely on “the verge of a tipping point” where it will see more widespread person-to-person transmission of the illness, Gov. Jared Polis said at a March 11 news conference.

The Legislature has yet to finish

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work on some of its highest-profile bills, including the annual state budget and the “Colorado option” — Democrats’ proposal for a health insurance plan that is offered by private insurers but designed by the state. The Legislature was about halfway through its regular session, the four-month period of the year in which it passes laws.

“It’s a bit unclear whether or not the session can be extended past (early) May,” Freedman said, noting that there are legal questions surrounding that possibility. Lawmakers plan to ask the Colorado Supreme Court to clarify.

All bills still on the table will remain in place until the Legislature reconvenes, Freedman said. The recess may be extended if coronavirus concerns are serious enough, he said.

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made by both Republicans and Democrats after the Legislature’s consultation with public health officials.

“House and Senate leaders have been talking throughout the day collaboratively to arrive at this pathway forward,” said Freedman, who described the decision as bipartisan.

“I appreciate the bipartisan cooperation we have had in crafting the resolution to recess,” state Senate minority leader Chris Holbert, R-Douglas County, said in a news release. “This crisis has reminded us that while legislators have an important role in our state government, our being in session is not critical to the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s better that we adjourn and relieve the public of the burden of advocating for or against legislation at the Capitol until this crisis subsides.”

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Con artists are trying to cash in on the coronavirus.

According to a Nextdoor post by the Arapahoe County sheriff, reports show that people are creating malicious websites and emails to get

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court, passport appointments, Senior Commission and Active Senior events, weekly “meet the mayor” meetings, boards and commission meetings, and reservations at Centennial Center Park and the Centennial Community Room.

The March 16 city council meeting was also canceled.

Positive COVID-19 test at library All Arapahoe Libraries locations closed as of March 14-31. Libraries will not accept material returns during the closure and due dates for materials will be extended beyond the closure, the library district said in a news release.

money and infect computers with a virus.

Experts have found fake websites for the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If you click on links to those sites, scammers can secretly install malware that steals information from your laptop, the post says.

If you are contacted by a person or organization that appears to be from WHO, verify the authenticity before responding.

The World Health Organization will never:

• Ask you to log in to view safety information • Email attachments that you have not asked for • Ask you to visit a link outside of www.who.int • Charge money to apply for a job, register for a conference or reserve a hotel • Conduct lotteries or offer prizes, grants, certificates or funding through email.

For accurate information about the coronavirus, go to https://www.tchd. org/AlertCenter.aspx

Cons and COVID-19 Fake websites and emails can infect your computer with a virus.

The Arapahoe County Sheriff ’s Office provides the following safety tips: • Verify the sender’s email address • Check the website link before you click • Never provide personal information • Don’t let anyone pressure you • If they call asking for money, hang up • If you think it’s a scam, report it

All programs, classes, storytimes, book clubs, meetings and events were to be canceled from March 14 to April 12.

The district announced a presumptive positive test result for COVID-19 associated with Smoky Hill Library.

“We are working closely with the public health department,” Oli Sanidas, the library district’s executive director, said in the release. “Based on information from public health officials, all impacted individuals at Smoky Hill Library have been contacted and the risk to others is very low.”

public records and instead use its online services. Those links can be found on the sheriff ’s homepage at www. arapahoesheriff.org.

The sheriff ’s office suspended the concealed handgun permit process and fingerprinting conducted at its headquarters at 13101 E. Broncos Parkway in the Centennial area through March 27. That applies to new, renewed or retired permits, the sheriiff ’s website says. No new applications will be accepted during this two-week period. After March 27, the sheriff will re-evaluate whether to begin reissuing permits and fingerprinting.

to the outbreak, said Jon Adams, the agency’s assistant chief of operations.

South Metro set up an incident support team, Adams said, similar to teams set up to respond to wildfires or natural disasters, which meets twice weekly to discuss developments.

The agency has also modified its dispatcher call scripts to inquire about COVID-19 symptoms and signs, including flu-like symptoms and recent international travel.

If a caller may be at risk for COVID-19, responding crews will only send in two personnel instead of up to six on a normal call, Adams said.

South Metro is fully stocked with protective and sanitary equipment, Adams said.

“We’re well ahead of this,” Adams said.

Don’t come to sheriff’s office The Arapahoe County Sheriff ’s Office asked citizens not to come to its Centennial headquarters to report crimes, pay traffic fines or request

Fire agency response South Metro Fire Rescue is altering some of its protocols in response

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arents scrambling for child care options on the heels of temporary school closures.

Store shelves without essential goods, including bread, eggs and toilet paper.

Events and ball games canceled.

Libraries and recreation centers closed.

A collective feeling of tension and uncertainty as the world, right down to our own communities, suddenly has become a different place.

In little more than a week, Colorado went from no reported cases of COVID-19 to more than 100, a mark that was surpassed March 14. None

OUR VIEW of our Denver metro area counties has been spared by the pandemic, with multiple cases reported in Adams, Arapahoe, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson counties and more.

This is a time in which physical isolation, sometimes in the form of imposing a self-quarantine, is becoming increasingly necessary.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says symptoms of COVID-19 can include a cough, fever and shortness of breath. If you can, get tested for the virus. But the CDC

urges you to stay home, except to get medical care, even if you just suspect that you have been infected.

We applaud those of you who are taking crucial precautions, be it avoiding crowds, a self-quarantine or the necessity of carefully washing your hands with soap and water.

This is a time when community members need each other more than ever, and everyone must do his or her part.

So what can you do? Tips and recommendations are too numerous to list here — find much more at www.cdc.gov — but here are a few we would like to highlight:

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conferences?

Those are all behavior-based decisions.

Should we or shouldn’t we do or attend something? Just within the past two weeks many were still trying to minimize the outbreak or impact of the coronavirus. While some closings and events were canceled and people had no choice or decision to make about going somewhere or doing something like showing up to work or attending class, others still pressed on and went to concerts, conferences, work, and other events and gatherings where many people were together.

They still made the decision to shake hands, give hugs, and live and work as they always did.

And these behavior-based decisions were sometimes made because people believed they had to do what they needed SEE NORTON, P29

LETTER TO THE EDITOR A selfish plan In case there are any parents who were still naive enough to believe the “it’s for the children” nonsense we always get when Littleton Public Schools wants more money, the stunt planned by the teachers for March 19 should dispel that myth. Apparently, teachers, with the blessing of the school board, will force parents to scramble to make costly arrangements to care for their children so they can take an unscheduled day to show solidarity to each other.

Littleton voters have always been sup-

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Editor’s note: The teachers’ rally planned for March 19 has been canceled due to concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic.

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When difficult times create easy decisions

eople make new decisions based on new information. And sometimes, what we think are difficult decisions to make as we face a trying or challenging time, become much easier to WINNING make when we receive WORDS the right information and new data.

For the past few weeks, individuals, businesses of all sizes, organizations and schools have all wrestled with difficult decisions. Do I travel?

Do I go to work? Do we restrict our people from Michael Norton coming to work? Do we place a ban on company travel? Do we cancel events and conferences? Do we not attend those events or

Help protect older adults, whom the CDC has identified as being particularly at risk from COVID-19.

Maybe you are under the weather but don’t think much of it — well, please think again. Avoid crowds in general, of course, but pay particular attention to keeping your distance from seniors if it is at all possible you are infected.

Create a household plan. The CDC recommends having on hand a twoweeks’ supply of medications, food and other essentials. To that, we’ll add this: Don’t hoard.

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eadline: “Celebrity swears by moisturizer.”

Tell me: Who swears by a moisturizer?

What exactly is a moisturizer?

Is here a man alive who can say the word “moisturizer” with a straight face? My father never said the word “moisturizer.”

Like father like son.

You’re not going to hear me say QUIET “moisturizer.”

DESPERATION I’m one of the lucky ones. My father didn’t work at a moisturizer factory. If he had worked at a moisturizer factory, I’d have to say “moisturizer factory” whenever I was asked where my Craig Marshall father worked.

Smith Maybe there are other jobs a father could have that his son would hate to admit to.

“He makes automobile scent diffusers.”

“What?”

“You know? Those little pine trees you hang from the rear view mirror.”

A moisturizer is a lotion or cream that prevents dry skin.

So does St. Louis. Ever been

there?

Dry skin in St. Louis is an impossibility.

Could you live there? I couldn’t.

It would be double trouble for a curmudgeon. Walk out at dawn to pick the morning paper off the driveway and watch rivulets of human dew run down your arms and splash on the daily. No thanks.

Is moisturizer sold in Missouri?

I don’t swear by anything because I don’t swear. I leave that to others. There’s plenty of it already.

Oh, I might swear when I’m alone, but never in public.

Swearing is so commonplace in films that your kids can hear the brunt of it in just about anything that’s made these days.

Remember one of Rhett’s last words to Scarlett? That was a big deal in 1939.

Not now.

Swearing is easy. One word in particular gets used as a noun, verb, adjective, adverb, and floor polish.

It is used so often it has no meaning. Just like maraschino cherries.

If you have ever wondered where maraschino cherries come from, I’m here to tell you.

They come from the Marasca region in coastal Croatia.

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Let’s take a look at the ‘wall of worry’

he first quarter is not off to a good start for many investors.

It feels like we hit the perfect storm of coronavirus (CoV), political campaigns and the general aging of the business cycle all at the same time.

Every month our chief investment strategist, Jeff Krumpelman, CFA, publishes his “wall of worry” items, FINANCIAL listing the pros and STRATEGIES cons on what are major concerns at the time. From there he makes assessments about the economic outlook and the stock market.

This month’s “wall of worry” showed all the Patricia Kummer things we have worked through so far this year that are basically crossed off the list.

This is helpful to show we are eliminating some issues that were very worrisome that have now passed.

Here are some of those items: • Trade tariffs with China • Impeachment trial • Government shut down • Earnings season (originally

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If you have ever wondered where Croatia is, I’m here to tell you.

It borders Slovenia.

I only know where Croatia is; I don’t know where Slovenia is.

In another month or two, you’ll hear someone say, “We need the moisture.”

Then, after it rains, you’ll hear someone say, “We needed the moisture.”

Observations like this should be felonious.

Along with, “Hot enough for you?”

And the broken-record kid at the checkout stand who says, “Have a nice day” to everyone who comes through.

He says it in the same, flat tone of voice that gives the impression it’s the last thing he wishes on anyone.

Try something else.

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Save some bread, toilet paper and infant-care supplies for others, if you can find them at all.

Educate yourself. Get information on COVID-19 from experts, including the CDC, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, www.colorado.gov/cdphe, or your local health department. If you live in Arapahoe, Douglas or Adams, your agency is the Tri-County Health Department, www.tchd.org. In Jefferson, it is Jefferson County Public Health, www.jeffco.us/public-health.

predicted to be flat but was actually positive) • Iran conflict What remains on the wall are concerns around how the coronavirus will spread and how it will affect the global economy. Also, the presidential election is causing uncertainty, which the stock market never seems to like.

The general economic slowdown that has been talked about for almost a year now may also be coming to fruition.

The positive items on the wall are actually keeping long-term investors optimistic. These items include wage growth, strong employment numbers and jobs creation, a strong housing market and the manufacturing and services index holding steady.

We believe we are fortunate in that the stock market correction comes after the record high water marks on Wall Street. That is a much easier decline than if we were already in economic doldrums. At this point, in our view, the market has lost some of “the house’s money” meaning some of the profits gained since late last year.

Corrections, defined as a drop of 10% from the high, are common and “May flights of angels carry thee to thy rest.”

“Purl one, knit two.”

“Bob’s your uncle.”

The celebrity who swears by her moisturizer is well known. She has a brother in the business as well, although his star doesn’t shine as brightly.

My sister outshined me in high school by a mile. She was a goldenhaired cheerleader. Say no more.

Boys opened doors for her. Teachers opened doors for her. The principal opened doors for her.

Me? I experienced none of that.

I still don’t. The last time someone opened a door for me, Mickey Mouse had five fingers.

But I can’t complain. My skin is naturally moist.

Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

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To that end, let us know how COVID-19 is affecting your life. Tell your story by emailing us at newsdesk@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.

We’re all in this together. Who knows if your story or advice could inspire others at this tough time?

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Let’s take care of our communities.

healthy for markets that were in record territory daily. It is never fun to see red arrows on your brokerage statement; however, most investors realized there would be a pullback at some point. A bear market is defined as a 20% or more drop from the high.

The economic fundamentals are positive, albeit at slower rates than last year. And yes, there will likely be a recession someday too, defined as two consecutive quarters of negative GDP (Gross Domestic Product).

At this point we don’t know if the CoV will be enough to pull economic activity into negative territory.

Without the impact of the virus, there are still some strong economic indicators that will likely give us some ballast later in this election year.

It is always a good idea to review your portfolio strategy with your

advisor, and to consider trimming profits at market record highs. Then you can update your strategy and determine if it makes sense to use these dips as buying opportunities if you have a long-term perspective.

Source: Jeffrey Krumpelman, CFA, Chief Investment Strategist, Head of Equities, Mariner Wealth Advisors.

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Though religion and tastes are changing, old instruments still command awe

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utside Trinity United Methodist Church in downtown Denver, the din of the city roars.

But inside the old church, a stone anachronism in a canyon of steel and glass, there is silence.

Organist Norm Sutphin walks into the cavernous sanctuary, lit only by the glow of sunshine through stained glass. He sits at a bench at the center of the altar, towered over by organ pipes stretching three stories high. He flips a switch, and a breath of air cuts the silence, just slightly.

Sutphin begins to play, and the sanctuary is suddenly alive with the majesty of Bach’s Prelude and Fugue in D Minor, the low notes rattling hymnals in the pews.

“This instrument can rouse emotions in the soul like few other things,” Sutphin said. “I appreciate its beauty, and I respect its power.”

The pipe organ is one of the largest in Denver, and perhaps the oldest. Built in 1888, it consists of 4,275 pipes in 82 sections. The smallest are just inches long. The tallest, low C, is 32 feet.

The Roosevelt organ, which Sutphin calls “one of the monuments of organ building in the West,” is one of many mighty pipe organs scattered around the Denver metro area.

But, Sutphin said, as traditional religious denominations and traditional church music decline, he is part of a diminishing family of organists who still command the power of the world’s largest musical instruments.

“I work very hard to make sure my performances are tight,” said Sutphin, who practices up to six days a week in preparation for Sunday. “It means a lot to people.”

Organs in history They still mean a lot to Rick Morel, a third-generation pipe organ builder and repairman. Morel is one of three remaining members of Morel and Associates, one of few remaining pipe organ repair shops in the Mountain West.

In an aging warehouse in north Denver, Morel cleans, tunes and repairs pipe organs, using decades-old tools, many of which are handmade.

Pipe organs are marvels of engineering, Morel said.

“The people who designed these were as smart as any computer engineer designing microchips today,” he said. “They can make so many sounds.

No other single instrument has so much range.”

Developed in the 17th century, pipe organs were originally hand-pumped, and larger ones required multiple

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Rick Morel, a thirdgeneration pipe organ builder, checks the tuning on a restoration job from Littleton’s St. Mary Catholic Parish.

Pipe organs were once staples of American life, but have begun to fade in recent decades, Morel said.

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Morel said. “We haven’t built an organ since the 1990s. A lot of the old churches are on hard times, and organs can be expensive to maintain.”

Morel said he’s got two or three restoration jobs left, and then it’s probably time to close up the multigenerational business.

“We can’t find anyone who wants to take it over,” Morel said. “This is a labor of love. You don’t do it to get rich. And if you’re not willing to run out in a blizzard to do an emergency repair on Christmas Eve, then you’re not living up to the standards we hold ourselves to.”

The colossal 1888 Roosevelt pipe organ at Denver’s Trinity United Methodist Church is “one of the monuments of organ building in the West,” said organist Norm Sutphin. people working bellows to keep them playing, Morel said. The Industrial Revolution introduced organs powered by electric air blowers.

Pipe organs were once a staple of American life, Morel said.

“In the silent film era, any theater worth its salt had a pipe organ.

Beyond a soundtrack of mood music, they could make so many sound effects: boat horns, sirens, even waves and pounding surf.”

The early 20th century saw an explosion of similar instruments, including automatic organs that even included banjos, violins and other instruments played mechanically.

Denver had some legendary organs.

The old City Auditorium, which today is part of the Denver Center for Performing Arts, was home to a colossal,

four-story organ. The City of Denver employed a “city organist” who gave recitals as often as seven days a week some summers.

The Phipps Mansion in Denver’s Belcaro neighborhood featured an automatic organ in the basement that could be controlled by switches throughout the house, and could play a variety of contemporary and classic tunes.

The advent of talking movies, the Great Depression and metal rationing during World War II spelled a downturn for pipe organs, but pent-up demand and a surge of suburban church building in the postwar years meant an explosion in the organ market. It would prove to be the last.

“Tastes in church music are changing, and they have been for a while,”

Old and new Some of the postwar suburban churches are still mighty proud of their pipe organs, and finding ways to incorporate them into modern worship.

At Ascension Lutheran Church in Littleton, the 1950s-vintage pipe organ is still a draw for parishioners, said Michael Zehnder, the church’s director of music ministries.

The church now holds two services every week: a traditional service built around a pipe organ performance, and a contemporary service built around modern music. Zehnder also leads several choirs and handbell choruses.

“I’m a pastor’s son, and when contemporary music came along in the 1970s, it seemed so wrong to me,” Zehnder said. “But time and again in the Scripture, we see passages about making joyous music to celebrate God. We read about drums, cymbals, harps and trumpets. Martin Luther said, ‘Next to the word of God, I give music the highest praise.’”

Zehnder sees the organ as a bridge to the church’s past, and a way to preserve hymns that date to medieval times.

“It’s a way to feel the awe of God,” Zehnder said.

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Bringing down the grammar MC Grammar, London performer, takes message about reading to local elementary

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magine getting first-graders dancing, singing, and jumping up and down about nouns and adjectives.

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“When I say `noun,’ you say, `name, place, thing!’ ” he said in the middle of a song.

The kids responded — they knew many of the words. MC Grammar, who is 36-year-old Jacob Mitchell, has been taking his show to different countries after one video of him online catapulted him to fame.

A part-time teacher, Mitchell taught full-time for seven years, and he wanted a different way of getting information to his own kids. His wife posted a video online of Mitchell rapping a children’s book to his daughter, and the next morning, they woke up and had a shocking number of views that eventually climbed to the millions.

It caught the attention of Ellen DeGeneres, who brought Mitchell on her talk show in spring 2019. Now, people reach out to him on Instagram to set up these shows. Nicole Williams, a volunteer for the school whose daughter was at the performance, helped organize the event.

“This one book changed my whole life,” MC Grammar told the kids. Shortly before, he had them take a pledge to read for the rest of their lives.

As a teacher, he knows how tough it

Indian Ridge Elementary kindergarten teacher Paige Baumgart, middle, raps a nursery rhyme, flanked by two other teachers.

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MC Grammar, left, kneels down with an Indian Ridge Elementary student who helped him with part of his performance. is to get kids engaged with grammar, and he wanted to change that.

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Children at Indian Ridge Elementary sit and wait for a performance by MC Grammar, who raps songs about grammar. Many children dressed in yellow or gold and wore customized gold hats with names on them.

MC Grammar holds the microphone up to an audience of dozens of elementary children, who sang along to his songs about grammar.

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What colleges, universities are doing

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As with many institutions across the nation, Denver-area colleges and universities are taking precautions aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19. Here is a look at what schools are doing: Arapahoe Community College Spring break will be extended through March 30 to give the college time to transition to remote or online classes. Courses that cannot be delivered remotely will be structured to provide social distancing and other responsible precautions. www.arapahoe.edu/ Auraria Campus Auraria Campus includes Community College of Denver, University of Colorado-Denver and Metropolitan State University of Denver. The three colleges are working together on handling shared facilities.

University of Colorado-Denver: The school will remain open during spring break, March 23-27 as it prepares for a transition to online or remote courses. UCD expects to have full implementation of remote teaching and learning by March 30, though some courses may transition sooner. www1.ucdenver.edu/coronavirus Metropolitan State University of Denver: The school will remain open during spring break as it prepares for a transition to online or remote courses. Metro expects to have full

implementation of remote teaching and learning by March 30 and stated that it is likely classes will not take place on campus for the remainder of spring semester. www.msudenver.edu/ coronavirus-update/ Community College of Denver: No announcements on campus closures or a transition to online courses has been made as of March 12. Updates concerning campus operations are expected.

Colorado Christian University As of March 12, “classes, chapel and other operations on the Lakewood campus for students in the College of Undergraduate Studies will continue as usual at this time.” www.ccu.edu/ coronavirus/ Colorado School of Mines Classes will be canceled March 16-20 to prepare for a transition to remote and online courses. All courses will transition to online by March 30, which will be implemented for the remainder of the semester. Though classes will not be taking place inperson, the campus and its facilities will remain open to provide academic support services. www.mines.edu/ emergency/coronavirus/ Front Range Community College Classes are canceled during the week of March 16 at the Westminster and Boulder County campuses, and the week of March 23 at the Larimer Campus. Spring break has been extended by one week, but campus buildings will remain open. Classes on all campuses will resume on March 30.

However, most classes will be conducted either online or videoconferencing, and some will be conducted through a combination of remote access and campus-based lab time where social distance can be maintained. It is expected that courses will continue as such for the remainder of the semester. https://www.frontrange.edu/ Johnson & Wales University Denver Campus As of March 11, the school’s website stated: “A Denver Campus student who presented to that campus’ Health Services is presumably positive while awaiting CDC evaluation. Out of an abundance of caution, the Denver Campus remains closed and updates are being provided to those students, faculty and staff.” www.jwu.edu/ news/coronavirus.html Red Rocks Community College Classes will not be held from March 16-29. Remote instruction and exams for most classes, and risk reduction plans for those classes not easily transitioned into remote instruction will be in place beginning March 30. www. rrcc.edu/cdphe-coronavirus Regis University Regis University’s website states “academic continuation plans have been developed to ensure that courses may continue online in the event that face-to-face instruction must be suspended for a period of time. As the situation unfolds, the university response will evolve in equal measure.” www.regisupdates.com

University of Denver As of March 12, the University of Denver is not closing its campus.

However, certain measures are being implemented: All classes will move to online courses, beginning March 17 and continuing until at least April 10.

Decisions about whether online instruction will continue for the remainder of the spring term will be made no later than March 31. In-person, winter quarter exams beginning on March 17 will be moved to remote or online exams. www.du.edu/coronavirus Colleges outside of the Denver area University of Colorado-Boulder: Starting March 16, the university will transition to online classes for the rest of the semester.

Colorado State University: A transition to online courses will occur

by March 25.

University of Northern Colorado: All classes will be taught remotely following the university’s spring break, March 15-22, through April 5. In-person classes are expected to resume on April 6, but that could change.

Colorado College: Spring break has been extended until March 29.

Distance-learning classes only may be implemented for the remainder of the academic year.

Colorado Mesa University: As of March 11, the campus is open, but following spring break, courses will be temporarily moved to an online format from March 23-April 5.

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Family members will say: “‘Well, she was on that for 20 years,’ but her brain, kidney, liver were younger too. She’s no longer going to be able to metabolize that drug” like she used to, he said.

Jicha recalled a case last year when he was asked to give a second opinion on a woman recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

He reviewed her medicines and “six jumped right out — these are not good medications for someone over 65” let alone at the higher doses she was receiving, he said. Four turned out to be for problems she no longer had, and he was able to switch some others to safer alternatives.

The woman’s score on a 38-point

test of thinking skills rose from 18 before the medication changes to 33 after them, putting her at the low end of the normal range.

Now she can drive, which was “an absolute no-no six months earlier,” Jicha said. “She clearly no longer meets criteria for dementia.”

Research looks at older patients One of Jicha’s colleagues, Dr. Daniela Moga, heads a study to see whether optimizing medicines can delay the start of dementia symptoms. At the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Los Angeles in July, she described the federally funded research, which involves people who are 65 or older and taking at least one medicine on the geriatrics society list.

All have normal thinking skills, although some showed signs on brain scans of possible dementia

developing. Participants are given a sort of cognitive stress test — they take exams for thinking skills while wearing a patch that oozes scopolamine, a motion sickness drug that has anticholinergic effects, and then four weeks later without the patch.

If they do worse while on the patch, it means certain medicines might be harmful for them, Moga explained.

“We want to see if we can identify a specific group that might benefit most” by carefully managing medication use and possibly delay the start of dementia symptoms, she said.

To help avoid medication problems, doctors give these tips:  Make sure you know all the medications someone is taking, in-

cluding prescription, over-the-counter and vitamins or dietary supplements. Don’t assume that some are safe just because they don’t require a prescription.  Keep a running list with the date each medicine is started and stopped and note any symptoms.

The National Institute on Aging offers a worksheet for this.  Review the total medication list with a doctor, a geriatrics specialist or a pharmacist.  If you suspect a problem, bring it up and don’t wait for your doctor to ask. The American Geriatric Society’s Health in Aging Foundation has these tools and tips for finding alternatives to any medicines causing trouble.

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Editor’s note: The following events were still planned at the time this list was compiled. Please check with event organizers directly to determine whether an event is still happening.

Castle Rock

New Ancestry Tools for DNA Matching and Trees: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 21 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Explore new ethnicity reports, why they are different from your old reports and how to compare them to your genealogy.

Go to http://www.crcgs.org Stars of Magic FUN-draiser: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21 at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Four professional magicians perform in one show to benefit the American Heart Association.

Reservations required. Call 303660-6799 or go to http://Tickets.

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Centennial

Isabella Bird’s Visit to Colorado: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Friday, March 20 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Re-enactor Linda Batlin will bring to life Isabella Bird’s story from her book, “A Lady’s Life in the Rocky Mountains,” about her lively adventures on her first trip to Estes Park in 1873 and of her arduous climb of Longs Peak. Go to https:// www.centennialco.gov/CalendarLanding-Page The Lutheran Chorale Concert: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 22 at Our Father Lutheran Church, 6335 S. Holly St., Centennial. Concert will include familiar music. Go to http:// www.thelutheranchorale.org Apotheosis of the Dance: 7:30-9:30 a.m. Friday, March 27 at Denver First Church of the Nazarene, 3800 E. Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills Village. A concert by Arapahoe Philharmonic featuring Beethoven and the premiere of a new work about gun violence. Go to https://www.arapahoe-phil.org/ event/concert-5-apotheosis-ofthe-dance or call 303-781-1892 for tickets.

Englewood

Kidzrock Summer Camp: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 15-19, July 20-24 and Aug. 3-7 at Musical Life Denver, 2842 S Broadway, Englewood. Play in a rock band, jump up and down, strum and sing to the beat. For ages 4-7. No musical experience required. Final performance is at the end of the day Friday. Sign up available now. Go to

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this week’s TOP FIVE Parker Comedy Show: 8 p.m. Saturday, March 21 at Blu Note Bar and Grill, 19600 Solar Circle, Parker.

Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Learn more at www.parkercomedyshow.com. Derrick Stroup will headline and is joined by Salma Zaky and Jeremiah Chinegwu.

Local comedian Mark Masters is the host. Tickets for the April 19 show will be on sale soon. Learn more at https://www.blunoteparker.com/live-music Hands Percussion: Drumbeat Inferno: 7 p.m.

Sunday, March 22 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. The ensemble preserves the cultural heritage while introducing new dimensions to theatrical drumming. Buy tickets at https:// www.lonetreeartscenter.org.

Artificial Intelligence: 1-2 p.m. Thursday, March 26 at Castle Rock Senior Center, 2323 Woodlands Blvd., Castle Rock. An overview of the development of computer systems capable of performing tasks typically done by

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Highlands Ranch

The Christos Collective: on display through April 23 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Ave., Highlands Ranch.

The Christos Collective is an exhibit of 12 artists.

Southridge Speakeasy: 7-9 p.m. March 20 at Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch.

Cocktails and jazz.

Cocktail or roaring 20s attire. Ticket price includes 2 drink tickets and a dessert bar. Ages 21-plus only. Go to https:// hrcaonline.org/ about-us/guidescommunication/ calendar-schedules/ event-details/southridge-speakeasy Highlands Ranch Spring Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 21 at Recreation Center at Eastridge, 9568 University Blvd., Highlands Ranch.

More than 140 commercial and hand crafters will display and sell items. Call 303-791-2500 or visit www.HRCAonline.org.

Trivia Night: 6:30-9:30 p.m. April 4 at Hilton Garden Inn, 1050 Plaza Drive, Highlands Ranch. An evening of trivia to benefit Children’s Hospital Colorado. Teams of six will compete to be our inaugural Trivia Night team champion. Ages 14 and up welcome as part of a team with

a human brain, such as optical recognition, complex decision making, voice recognition, learning, language translation, and more. Call 303-688-9498 to RSVP. Maximizing Mental Wellness for Older Adults: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 26 at Centennial Medical Plaza, 14200 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial.

How do we identify signs of depression and work through tough times when they hit? Learn several strategies for maximizing behavioral and mental wellness. Lunch will be provided. Go to https://www. centennialco.gov/Calendar-Landing-Page Ghosted: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. A professional stage play and conversation about the realities, relationships and resilience of today’s teens. Themes will include how to be a good friend, how parents can help, and school and community resources. Registration not required.

Designed for parents and students ages 12 and older.

Doors open at 6 p.m. Presented by the Kaiser Permanente Arts Integrated Resource Team. Go to https:// www.douglas.co.us/community/partners-and-providers/youth-initiative/wraparound-referral-form/

parents/guardians. Register at http://childrenscoloradofoundation. org/events/southtrivianight

Littleton

Barefoot in the Park: on stage through March 21 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton.

Follows a newlywed couple as they learn to live together in their first apartment. Call 303-794-2787, ext.

5, or go to https://townhallartscenter.org Basic Painting Skills Workshop: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

March 28, April 28 and May 16 at The Painted Estate, 2677 W. Alamo Ave., Littleton. Practice painting on different pieces and discover how to transform your painted work using glaze, decorative wax, and distressing. Also, learn the proper way to prep your work and clean your brushes. Go to https://www.thepaintedestate.com.

Charcuterie Board Workshop: 2:30-4:30 p.m.

March 28 at The Painted Estate, 2677 W. Alamo Ave., Littleton. Learn how to protect and seal your board, how to keep it food safe and protected for years and how to display your food on your board to create beautiful platters. Go to https://www.thepaintedestate.com Brokenhood: The Art of Healing

Through Community: on display through May 14 in the Bridge Gallery in the Harold and Virginia Simpson Leadership Center at Denver Seminary, 6399 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Go to https://denverseminary.edu

Lone Tree

Broadway Princess Party: 8 p.m.

Friday, March 20 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Cinderella, Belle, and Anastasia sing every princess song in the book, sharing stories of their royal antics backstage, on stage, and beyond.

Dress in your best royal attire (or cosplay) and you may win a prize. Ages 6 and older. Buy tickets at https://www.lonetreeartscenter.org.

SPARK! Alliance: Photo Show: 1:30-3 p.m. Thursday, March 26 at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. An interactive, discussion-based tour of the Lone Tree Photo Show. Exploring the Light is presented by the Lone Tree Arts Commission and the Lone Tree Photo Club. Art pieces will be selected from five categories. SPARK! is a free program offered in conjunction with the Alzheimer’s Association for people experiencing mild memory loss, early stage Alzheimer’s, or a related dementia, and their family, friends, and guests. Buy tickets at https://

Classic Albums Live: Help! 8 p.m.

Friday, March 27 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. The Beatles’ Help! was the first rock album to be Grammynominated in the category of Album of the Year. Every sound from the album is masterfully duplicated live on stage. Buy tickets at https:// www.lonetreeartscenter.org.

Parker

Lenten Fish Fry: 4-6:50 p.m. Fridays through April 3 at Ave Maria Catholic Church, 9056 E. Parker Road, Parker. Served by the Knights of Columbus. Ladies Auxiliary will sell desserts. Following dinner, guests are invited to the 7 p.m. Stations of the Cross service in the church. For menu, cost and other information, go to http://www.parkerknights. org/2020-calendar.

DCL Presents: Harlan Coben: 7-10 p.m. Friday, March 20 at CU South Denver, 10035 Peoria St., Parker.

New York Times bestselling author Coben will talk about his latest thriller, “The Boy from the Woods,” followed by a book signing. Tickets include a copy of the book. Learn more at DCL.org/authors-events or call 303-791-7323.

Cup-a-Jo: 9-11:30 p.m. Friday, March 20 at Blu Note Bar and Grill, 19600 Solar Circle, Parker. Cup-a-Jo has been playing Colorado since 1996.

Musical style includes funk, Chicago blues, jazz, New Orleans R&B, and early rock. Learn more at https:// www.blunoteparker.com/live-music

The Custom Shop Band: 9-11:59 p.m. Saturday, March 21 at Blu Note Bar and Grill, 19600 Solar Circle, Parker. Variety band from Denver that performs an edgier take on rock, R&B and motown. Learn more at https://www.blunoteparker.com/ live-music

Legend of King Arthur: 2 p.m. Sunday, March 22 at Parker Arts Culture and Events Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Presented by Rocky Mountain Brassworks, the El Jebel Shrine Pipe Band, McTeggart Irish dancers. Explore the legend of the storied king of England through music, dance, scenic landscapes and other imagery. Go to http://www. rockymountainbrassworks.org “Mamma Mia!”: on stage June 25 to July 18 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Co-produced by Parker Arts and Denverbased Give 5 Productions. Tickets are on sale at www.ParkerArts.org or by calling the box office at 303805-6800.

Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. To place a calendar item, go to eventlink.coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

There will be no 2020 Colorado state basketball champions.

After the girls semifinal games in the 3A, 4A and 5A classifications were played on March 12, the Colorado High School Activities Association canceled the remainder of the girls and boys state basketball tournaments in all classes.

CHSAA has maintained throughout the process of facing the COVID-19 pandemic that the tournaments would be finished unless a state agency or host venue made a decision affecting that status.

The University of Denver told CHSAA late on March 12 that the school would no longer be able to host the 3A tournament.

“Everything we’ve done up to this point was to try and keep the experience of a state basketball tournament for our student participants and high school communities,” CHSAA Commissioner Rhonda Blanford-Green said in a news release issued late the night of March 12. “In the face of this unprecedented public health emergency, we are compelled to discontinue play in all tournaments.”

There were two Class 5A and two 4A girls semifinal games that were held March 12 at the Denver Coliseum before the tournament was canceled.

The games were played with limited spectators allowed in the venues.

Cherry Creek’s Jana VanGytenbeek (4) drives to the hoop as Highlands Ranch’s (20) Sara Mitchell pursues. The Bruins ended up on top 55-42 in Final Four action March 12 at the Denver Coliseum.

PAUL DISALVO Defending 5A champion Cherry Creek defeated Highlands Ranch 55-42 as senior Cali Clark had 20 points to pace the Bruins. Lauren Betts scored 21 points and Marya Hudgins added 17 as Grandview topped Valor Christian, 49-42. That would have set up a rematch of the 2019 title game between Creek and Grandview.

Holy Family defeated Green Mountain 38-31 in a 4A semifinal girls game.

Defending champion Mullen downed Berthoud 64-57 in the other 4A semifinal girls games, leaving those two teams atop the bracket.

The Final Four for the Class 5A boys games had Rangeview going

against Grandview and Valor Christian taking on Fairview, both scheduled for March 13, but those games were called off.

Ten other states have canceled their state basketball tournaments, 16 have postponed or suspended their tournaments, 12 have ongoing tourneys with fan limits, and Montana is conducting its state championships as planned.

Cherry Creek girls coach Clint Evans didn’t hear about the cancellations until he reached home after the semifinal game.

“So, as I got into the house I started getting text messages and I said oh my goodness,” said Evans. “We (the team)

went out to breakfast this morning and we just decided to get together and talk. Misery loves company, I guess.

“The girls feel that we want everybody to be safe and nothing bad to happen. It’s just so odd. Every year there’s something new that happens but you could never predict not having a state champion.”

Evans figured once the semifinal game was complete he thought maybe the championship game could be played between the two Centennial League schools that each won a game against the other during the regular season.

“I really wasn’t too surprised when we got the news,” said Evans. “I feel like I am kind of at peace with it, but I just feel bad for the girls. It could have been two (state titles) in a row for us. I think the school district will call us co-champs and put a little asterisk by it.”

Mullen girls coach Frank Cawley feels the right decision was made to cancel the rest of the basketball tournaments.

“It’s a tough pill to swallow but it was definitely the right call,” he said.

“As educators it was what we had to do. These girls need to understand that life happens and sometimes you are dealt a blow that you can’t handle.

My team showed some maturity and understanding.

“The way we look at is that my group of girls have not lost a playoff game. We were the defending champions and nobody has beat us. We’re proud of our accomplishments. I’m happy for Holy Family (the other semifinal winner). The championship would have been a great game. We can both look at it as being co-champions.”

Suspension of spring sports prompts mixed reactions COVID-19 pandemic leads to decision by statewide body

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Colorado High School Activities Association has made the tough decision to confront the COVID-19 pandemic and has suspended all spring activities and sports games and practices through April 6.

This decision was effective March 13. The situation will be monitored and evaluated with key decision-makers from around the state to determine when, or if, to resume the spring season, CHSAA said in a news release.

The decision has sparked mixed reactions.

Cherry Creek baseball coach Marc Johnson and his team were scheduled to play in a tournament this month in

Arizona, but it was called off when the school district canceled all out-of-state travel.

He has no idea how to make up for three weeks of lost time in getting a team ready to play on April 6.

“That’s a great question,” said Johnson. “I don’t know. We will have to figure out something. The kids, they obviously want to play, but they understand. We’ll see what they say April 6.

“I give CHSAA credit that they at least said you are shut off until April 6 and we will re-evaluate. A lot of these colleges, they just shut down.

“My personal feeling is the country is overreacting, but we’ll see. I understand they don’t want it to become something unbelievable, but it comes across like everybody should quarantine themselves. I know economically this is going to do some serious damage.”

Losing three weeks will make it tough to reschedule games.

“I’m all over the board,” said Douglas County Athletic Director Jeff

Gardella when asked for a reaction.

“For the kids to be starting their seasons, training and then go three weeks without training because they can’t practice and then to resume any of the sports — what does that do for injuries and what does that do to our schedules? We will never be able to make up all these games that were scheduled.

What does that do to playoffs, RPI (rankings) all of that stuff ? It’s just crazy.”

Gardella has questions about why spring sports — with all but boys swimming played outdoors — is considered exposed.

“The part I struggle with is, we go to school every day with 2,000, 3,000 kids, but we can’t go out and have a baseball game in the open air with 100 fans.

How is that putting our kids more at risk than going to school with 2,000, 3,000 kids every day? I get the indoor stuff where there are packed venues — but when you are outside with the natural air and not big crowds? It is what it is, and we just have to deal

with it.”

The night of March 12, most school districts across the metro area, including the Douglas County School District, announced they would be having extended spring breaks, keeping students out of school for at least an additional week.

Larry Bull, athletic director for the Cherry Creek School District, applauds the CHSAA decision to wait until April 6 but says many people do not agree.

“I’m glad that it has been postponed to evaluate and see what happens,” said Bull. “I think there is a lot of unknown and I think there is a lot of information that is going to be coming. I’m glad we didn’t come out and say were cancelling everything.

“With that being said, everybody has to realize that yes, we may resume or we may be done for the rest of the year. I know some people are supporting the suspension 100 percent and there are people that are really upset about it.”

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to do in order to survive and provide for their families. These were difficult decisions for many people, and they were difficult decisions made in the face of a difficult situation.

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Here’s another belief-based decision we can make. It may seem harder for some and easier for others. We need to make the decision to maintain our mind, our body, and our spirit. In this difficult time, we need to make the easy decision to stay positive in every aspect of our lives. Our behaviorbased decisions will now look and sound like this: I can work remotely and still be productive; I can use more virtual technology and not get on airplanes for a little while; I can keep learning and complete my classes online if I need to; and I can probably survive emotionally without giving

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Staying positive in a seemingly negative situation is a decision. And to do that we need to make sure that we are making new decisions based on new information and making certain that the information is coming from a reliable source. And there are other things we can do like choosing to do more reading of books we have been meaning to read; listening to uplifting and positive podcasts; spending time in prayer, meditation, or silence; eating healthier; maintaining some level of exercise at home even if we can’t go to the gym.

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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.

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.

other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 25, BLOCK 3, THE HIGHLANDS FIRST FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 26, 2019 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D6094975 Original Principal Amount $269,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $264,790.79

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www.ColoradoCommunityMedia.com/Notices First Publication: 3/12/2020 Last Publication: 4/9/2020 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 05/06/2020, 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.

PUBLIC NOTICES 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: 01/08/2020 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

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

PARCEL ID NUMBER:207735209014

Also known by street and number as: 1148 E IRWIN PL, CENTENNIAL, CO 80122.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE

First Publication: 3/12/2020 Last Publication: 4/9/2020 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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.

TICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/29/2020, 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.

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 5, BLOCK 7, HALLCRAFT'S WALNUT HILLS- FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TOlegals@coloradocommunitymedia.com A Public Notices callIleneSheree 303.566.4088 7373 East Fremont Drive, LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTHEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will Centennial, CO 80112.

Dell'Acqua #31755

Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0014-2020

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

On January 8, 2020, 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) 7517 East Davies 17, LLC Original Beneficiary(ies) Patch of Land Lending, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Victoria Capital Trust Date of Deed of Trust February 06, 2017 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 08, 2017 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D7015629 Original Principal Amount $304,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $320,949.77

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 3, BLOCK 32, WALNUT HILLS FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7517 East Davies Place, Centennial, CO 80112.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY EN CUMBERED 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, 05/06/2020, 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: 3/12/2020 Last Publication: 4/9/2020 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: 01/08/2020 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755 Erin Croke #46557 Steven Bellanti #48306 Holly Shilliday #24423 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-18-843535-LL The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any informa-

Erin Croke #46557 Steven Bellanti #48306 Holly Shilliday #24423 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-18-843535-LL

Public Trustees

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.: 0014-2020 First Publication: 3/12/2020 Last Publication: 4/9/2020 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0016-2020 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 8, 2020, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) SUSAN R DAVIS Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR LAND HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FLAGSTAR BANK, F.S.B. Date of Deed of Trust November 27, 2017 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 28, 2017 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D7134354 Original Principal Amount $390,791.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $384,045.17 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 11, BLOCK 11, SOUTHGLENN- SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 885 E. BRIARWOOD CIRCLE, CENTENNIAL, CO 80122.

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, 05/06/2020, 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: 3/12/2020 Last Publication: 4/9/2020 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: 01/08/2020 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the

DATE: 01/08/2020 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

Public Trustees

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

Public Trustees

Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557 Nichole Williams #49611 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000008780942

First Publication: 3/5/2020 Last Publication: 4/2/2020 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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.

DATE: 12/31/2019 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0016-2020 First Publication: 3/12/2020 Last Publication: 4/9/2020 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0635-2019 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 31, 2019, 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) BENITO LONGORIA, JR AND KELLY R LONGORIA Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt MIDFIRST BANK Date of Deed of Trust June 02, 2015 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 10, 2015 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D5060505 Original Principal Amount $392,755.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $390,752.26 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 25, BLOCK 3, THE HIGHLANDS FIRST FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. PARCEL ID NUMBER:207735209014 Also known by street and number as: 1148 E IRWIN PL, CENTENNIAL, CO 80122.

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, 04/29/2020, 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

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;

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Alison L Berry #34531 David R. Doughty #40042 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 19-023559 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.: 0635-2019 First Publication: 3/5/2020 Last Publication: 4/2/2020 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0627-2019 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 20, 2019, 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) 7373 East Fremont 15, LLC Original Beneficiary(ies) Velocity Commerical Capital, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Velocity Commerical Capital Loan Trust 2016-2 Date of Deed of Trust August 24, 2016 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 26, 2019 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D6094975 Original Principal Amount $269,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $264,790.79 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 5, BLOCK 7, HALLCRAFT'S WALNUT HILLS- FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7373 East Fremont Drive, Centennial, CO 80112.

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,

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

Public Trustees NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/22/2020, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 2/27/2020 Last Publication: 3/26/2020 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: 12/20/2019 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Kimberly L Martinez #40351 Joseph A. Murr #14427 Jamie G. Siler #31284 Murr Siler & Accomazzo, P.C. 410 17th St, #2400, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 534-2277 Attorney File # 8407.005

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.: 0627-219 First Publication: 2/27/2020 Last Publication: 3/26/2020 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0002-2020

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

On January 3, 2020, 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) 5788 South Lansing 17, LLC Original Beneficiary(ies) Patch of Land Lending, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Victoria Capital Trust Date of Deed of Trust December 27, 2017 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 29, 2017 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D7146521 Original Principal Amount $382,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $401,832.82

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 28, BLOCK 11, CHERRY CREEK VISTA 6TH SUBDIVISION FILING, AMENDED RESUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

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Lutheran Family Services: Cultural Mentoring Program: We welcome refugee Aging Resources of Douglas County: Nonfamilies and help them adjust to their new COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION profit that helps older adults stay indepenhome.

CRS §38-38-103 SALE NO. 0002-2020 dent. ServesFORECLOSURE all of Douglas County.

Need: People who can commit to working To Whom Itto May Concern: ThistransportaNotice is given Need: Volunteers help provide with refugees on skills for self-sufficiency with regard to the following described Deed of tion, companionship, handyman and homeand helping them learn about their new Trust: maker needs to seniors living in Douglas home.

On January 3, 2020, the undersigned Public Trustee caused You the Notice of Election and Requirements: Must be 18 or older (alCounty. Very flexible. choose how often Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described though children of volunteers are welcome you wantbelow to serve. to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Must be at least 21 years old to participate). One-hour training and Requirements: orientation required. and haveOriginal a valid driver’s license and auto Grantor(s) 5788 South Lansing 17, LLC NOTICE - PUBLICATION Contact: David Cornish,COMBINED 303-225-0199 or insurance.

Original Beneficiary(ies) CRS §38-38-103 of Land Lending, LLC FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0002-2020 david.cornish@lfsrm.org; go to www.lfsrm.

Contact: Patch Lori at ardc@douglas.co.us.

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Victoria Capital Trust To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given of Deed of Trust Works to protect with regard to the following described Nonprofi Deed of tDate Wildlife Group: December 27, 2017 Trust: Meals on Wheels: Delivers meals to County ofinRecording native wildlife Greenwood Village.

Arapahoe January 3, 2020, the undersigned Public residents in south On metro Denver,theincluding Need: helpofprotect wildlife.

Recording Date Deed of Trust Trustee caused Notice of Election and Volunteers December 29, 2017 relatingEnglewood, to the Deed of Trust described Littleton, western Demand Centennial, Requirements: Must work two hours per Recording Information (Reception No. and/or below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe and parts of Jefferson County. week, schedule flexible. records.

Book/Page No.) D7146521 Need: Regular and substitute drivers, kitchen Contact: info@wildearthguardians.org Original Grantor(s) Original Principal Amount

Littleton Immigrant Resources Center COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION needs volunteers to tutor immigrants in the CRS §38-38-103 following programs: FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0002-2020 Language Partners: People who want to Highlands Ranch Community AssociaTo Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given improve their English work with volunteers. tion: Works with Therapeutic Recreation with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: We provide curriculum and textbooks, Program and Special Olympics.

On January activi3, 2020, the undersigned Public though tutors can do supplementary Need: Volunteers to help teach classes, coach Trustee caused the Notice of Election and ties with their partners (fieldDemand trips, projects, Special Olympics, provide athletes support relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded etc). Minimum commitmentrecords. is one hour per in the County of Arapahoe during Special Olympics practices, assist week. with special events, and help participats Original Grantor(s) Citizenship Mentoring: For people who can-17, LLC succeed in the therapeutic recreation 5788 South Lansing COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION Original because Beneficiary(ies) CRS attend §38-38-103 not our citizenship classes program.

Patch of Land Lending, LLC FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0002-2020 of schedules, volunteers work one-on-one Contact: Summer Aden, 303-471-7043 or Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Victoria Capital Trust To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with clients who are preparing for the www.hrcaonline.org/tr Date of Deed of Trust with regard to the following described Deed of December 27, and 2017 Trust: citizenship test. We provide textbooks County of Recording materials. Public Minimum commitment Hospice at Home Arapahoe On January 3,teaching 2020, the undersigned Recording Date of Deed of Trust Trustee caused Notice of Election and is the three hours per week.

Need: Volunteers help patients and their December 29, 2017 Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described Volunteers and students are matched families with respite care, videotaping,below to be recorded Recording based Information (Reception No. and/or in the County of Arapahoe Book/Page No.) on availability and preferences.

Most tutors massage and other tasks. Home studyrecords.

D7146521 Original Grantor(s) Principal Amount and students meet at BemisOriginal Library, though training is available.

5788 South Lansing 17, LLC $382,500.00 COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION you are welcome to meet in Outstanding other librarContact: 303-698-6404 Original Beneficiary(ies) Principal Balance CRS §38-38-103 Patch of Land Lending, LLC $401,832.82 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0002-2020 ies or public spaces. The center provides Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Victoria Capital Trust Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given training, teaching materials, and guidance Integrated Family Community Services: Date of Deed of Trust hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of with regard to the following described Deed of throughout your tutoring. Volunteers must provides basic human services and enrichDecember 27, 2017 trust have been violated as follows: failure to Trust: County of Recording pay session, principal and interest when due together attend an orientation/training fi ll ment programs to low-income people in Arapahoe with all other payments provided for in the evidOn January 3, 2020, the undersigned Public theofvolunteer registration form, and Arapahoe counties.

Recording Dateout of Deed Trust ence of debt secured by the deed of trust and Trustee causedand the Douglas Notice of Election and December 29, 2017 other violations thereof.

Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described pass a background Need: serving clients in Recording Information (Reception No. check and/or to begin. below to Volunteers be recorded in to the assist County of Arapahoe records.

Book/Page No.) THE LIEN Contact: Erica Bisbey. 303-734-8411 orFORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A the food and clothing bank.

D7146521 FIRST LIEN. Learn more at Need: Volunteers to assist in the front offi ce Principallibeb@littletongov.org.

Original Grantor(s) Original Amount LOT 28, BLOCK 11, CHERRY CREEK VISTA 5788 South Lansing 17, answering LLC $382,500.00 https://www.littletongov.org/city-services/ greeting clients, phones, verify 6TH SUBDIVISION FILING, AMENDED REOriginal Beneficiary(ies) Outstanding Principal Balance Patch of Land Lending, LLC $401,832.82 immigrant-resources-center.SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, client eligibility, completing food/clothing STATE OF COLORADO. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt orders andTrust assist where needed.

Victoria Capital Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are Also known by street and number as: Date of Deed of Trust to assist in IFCS enrichhereby notified that the covenants of the deed of Lone Tree Police Department Volunteers Need: Volunteers 5788 South Lansing Way, December 27, 2017 trust have been violated as follows: failure to in Police assisment Englewood, CO 80111-4116.

County of events Recordingincluding Mother’s Day, Ready, pay principal and interest Service when due (VIPS): together Provides Arapahoe with all other payments provided for in the evidtance within the Police Department in both Set, School! and Thanksgiving and Holiday THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL Recording Date of Deed of Trust ence of debt secured by the deed of trust and OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY December 29, 2017 other violationsAdministrative thereof. and Patrol functions. programs.

ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Need: Volunteers are needed to assist Need: Volunteers to assist in IFCS fundraising OF TRUST.with Book/Page No.) THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A D7146521 FIRST LIEN. many areas within the Police Department events including Nibbles and Sips event, NOTICE OF SALE Original Principal Amount to11, include patrol functions, fingerprinting, Puttin’ for a Purpose event (mini golf);LOT Boo28, BLOCK CHERRY CREEK VISTA $382,500.00 6TH SUBDIVISION FILING, AMENDED REThe current holder of the Evidence of Debt seOutstanding Principal Balance and fleet maintenance. a-thon event (bowling) SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, cured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, $401,832.82 STATE OF Requirements: COLORADO. has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale Must attend the Lone Tree Requirement: All levels of experience are as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are Department welcome; training and support provided.

Also known byPolice street and number as: Citizen’s Police Acadehereby notified that the covenants of the deed of 5788 South Lansing Way,submit to a background THEREFORE, trust have been violated as follows: or failure my, and check. Notice Ad- Is Hereby Given that I will Contact: Kendrab@ifsc.org callto303-789Englewood, CO 80111-4116. at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, pay principal and interest when due together 05/06/2020, the East Hearing Room, County with all other payments provided for in the evidditional training is provided based on at area 0501. ence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Public Trustees

LOT 28, BLOCK 11, CHERRY CREEK VISTA 6TH SUBDIVISION FILING, AMENDED RESUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 5788 South Lansing Way, Englewood, CO 80111-4116.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustees

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.

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.

Public Trustees

First Publication: 3/12/2020 Last Publication: 4/9/2020 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;

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, 05/06/2020, 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.

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

First Publication: 3/12/2020 Last Publication: 4/9/2020

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE

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DATE: 01/03/2020 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

5788 South Lansing 17, LLC Original Beneficiary(ies) Patch of Land Lending, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Victoria Capital Trust Date of Deed of Trust December 27, 2017 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 29, 2017 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D7146521 Original Principal Amount $382,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $401,832.82

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 28, BLOCK 11, CHERRY CREEK VISTA 6TH SUBDIVISION FILING, AMENDED RESUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 5788 South Lansing Way, Englewood, CO 80111-4116.

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, 05/06/2020, 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: 3/12/2020 Last Publication: 4/9/2020 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;

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DATE: 01/03/2020 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755 Erin Croke #46557 Steven Bellanti #48306 Holly Shilliday #24423 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-18-843727-LL 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.

$382,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $401,832.82

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 28, BLOCK 11, CHERRY CREEK VISTA 6TH SUBDIVISION FILING, AMENDED RESUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 5788 South Lansing Way, Englewood, CO 80111-4116.

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, 05/06/2020, 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: 3/12/2020 Last Publication: 4/9/2020 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: 01/03/2020 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755 Erin Croke #46557 Steven Bellanti #48306 Holly Shilliday #24423 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-18-843727-LL

Public Trustees

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.: 0002-2020 First Publication: 3/12/2020 Last Publication: 4/9/2020 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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