upcoming elections, changes are coming to the City of Centennial, o cials told the council during its
March 7 meeting.
Arapahoe County Sheri Tyler Brown and South Metro Fire Rescue
of the City of Centennial. She has the direct contact with the deputy city managers and is the one that is the day-to-day operations for your
“She was the rst female member o ce and in the 165-year history of
Despite Centennial Airport ofcials highlighting the importance of the Federal Aviation Administra-
tion, or FAA, attending its community meetings to help address resident concerns, the federal agencey had no representation at the March community noise roundtable gathering.
For months, residents have been attending meetings to raise concerns about increased air tra c, noise and lead pollution impacting the community, speci cally those
living north of Arapahoe Road. Some even formed a group, Quiet Skies Over Arapahoe County, to advocate for changes to be made to address safety and noise concerns at Centennial Airport.
“I’m very disappointed that the FAA didn’t show,” said Audra Dubler, a leader of Quiet Skies Over
guys are going to be thrilled with her. She is a consummate professional.”
e agency is also getting two new school therapy dogs in April, Brown said. One of the dogs is intended for the Byers School District and the other will be added to the Cherry Creek School District.
“We’re excited about that,” he said.
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Should the city pursue getting its own ZIP code? Centennial council members discussed the issue during the March 7 meeting.
Councilmember Mike Sutherland brought up the matter and requested city sta try applying for a ZIP code, or ZIP codes, for the city.
“We’ve talked a lot about identity over all the years I’ve been on council. We’ve talked about how we don’t have a ZIP code,” Sutherland said. “I think a ZIP code or two would be appropriate.”
Sutherland said Centennial shares ZIP codes with Aurora, Littleton, Englewood and portions of Douglas
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Residents continue to be frustrated
Centennial Councilmember Richard Holt, who represents District 3 in the city, was sworn in as the city’s mayor pro tem during the March 7 city council meeting.
e mayor pro tem position is elected annually and serves mayoral functions during any temporary absences of the mayor, the city said in a March 8 news release. Holt will serve as mayor pro tem until March 5, 2024.
“I am grateful to my fellow council members for allowing me this opportunity to serve as Mayor Pro Tem,” Holt said in the release. “I am very proud to be a part of this amazing community and to represent the citizens of Centennial.”
Before Holt, Councilmember Don Sheehan of District 4 served as mayor pro tem. When it came time to nominate someone for the position this year, Sheehan nominated Holt during a Feb. 7 council meeting.
“I think he is the person to do what needs to be done as mayor pro tem. We know his heart is in the city,” Sheehan said. “He puts heart and e ort into what he does for council and for the City of Centennial. And I think he’s more than able as a nominee for mayor pro tem.”
“I humbly and gratefully accept
(the nomination),” Holt said.
“With no other nominations, we’ll go ahead and declare that, without a vote, that mayor pro tem for 2023 will be Mr. Rick Holt,” Mayor Stephanie Piko said, prompting applause in the room.
Holt is in his fourth year on city council and is one of three council members who have, as of March 9, declared that they will be running for re-election this November.
e municipal election will be held Nov. 7, and elections will be
conducted for council seats in all four city districts, according to the city’s website. Residents interested in learning more about the election and who are interested in running themselves can nd information at bit.ly/cen23.
ing more virus, they’re shedding more virus in the environment, and we’re likely gonna see more spillover of that virus into our domestic poultry operations on both the commercial and the backyard side,” Baldwin said.
country. According to federal data, a dozen eggs cost an average of $4.83 as of January 2023, up from the average of $1.93 recorded a year prior.
BY PAOLO ZIALCITA COLORADO PUBLIC RADIOHighly pathogenic avian in uenza, the disease spreading among wild and domestic bird populations nationwide, is expected to have a surge in cases as the migratory season begins in Colorado.
It’s been nearly a year since the rst outbreak in Colorado, and while cases have slowed, Colorado state veterinarian Maggie Baldwin said the risk will go up as more ocks of birds pass through.
“[ ese wild birds] are bring-
So far, about 6.4 million chickens have either been killed by the virus or put down to prevent outbreaks within a ock. Hundreds of wild birds, mostly geese and ducks, have also been killed by the virus. Death is all but guaranteed for birds that contract it, and symptoms include sudden fatigue, decreased egg production, and nasal discharge.
e avian u has recently been linked to deaths in mammals that consumed infected birds.
e nationwide outbreak has driven up egg prices across the
“What we can likely expect is across the nation, we’re going to see another increase in cases this spring, and that’s really what led to consumer impacts was when we had a lot of our commercial egg laying populations impacted around the same time,” Baldwin said.
With the length of the outbreak hitting “unprecedented” levels, Baldwin acknowledges that fatigue may be setting in for commercial and domestic owners. However, she urges owners to keep up their biosecurity measures. When big,
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When discussing crime cases that happened in Centennial, Brown provided an update on the Taco Bell incident, in which the sheri ’s o ce investigated whether employees put rat poison in food given to a customer.
“Taco Bell was beyond cooperative,” Brown said.
He said the Taco Bell location had cameras inside its entire facility, so investigators gained access to all of that and saw “there was nothing foreign put into that patron’s food.”
“We’ve done a deep dive. We’ve done all the interviews necessary for that,” Brown said. “ at case is closed and there’s nothing further happening with that.”
In a statement the agency shared via Twitter, the sheri ’s o ce said investigators spoke with the victim to “try and ascertain who could have placed the poison in the tacos but were unable to nd a suspect.”
If anyone has information or leads regarding this case, the sheri ’s o ce said they should call (720) 874-8477.
Last year, there were just under 800 motor vehicle thefts, Brown said, saying that is a relatively good number given the size of Centennial.
“I would like to see that number lower,” he said.
Currently, the agency’s special response team is working diligently
in areas where there have been increased motor vehicle thefts to try to mitigate that, he said.
“And we’re working on legislation to have the ability to have more
teeth into those motor vehicle thefts down at the state capitol,” Brown said, referring to Senate Bill 97, Motor Vehicle eft and Unauthorized Use. “I think that we are gaining
some traction with our state legislators on moving towards having the ability to do that.”
Addressing Tyre Nichols’ death
Brown said the citizens advisory committee met Feb. 9 and the main talking point was the killing of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tennessee, and the Scorpion unit within the Memphis Police Department, as well as “how seriously we take those actions.”
“It may have been Memphis, but law enforcement gets categorized in a specific category when those incidents happen and we’re all responsible to make sure that we get out and we discuss these issues, and make sure that our citizens understand that that’s not who we are as an agency,” Brown said.
“We’re a community partnership. We work with our businesses. We work with our citizens to make sure that we have the ability to mitigate crime. And we don’t take punishment into our own hands. There’s a process for that,” he added. “We have very stringent policies. And that’s part of the reason that we have the agreement with the City of Centennial — to make sure that we are accredited at the highest level nationally.”
Centennial Councilmember Marlo Alston expressed gratitude for the report.
“It is very important to the citizens of Centennial and Arapahoe County to understand the culture of the sheriff’s department,” Alston said. “Thank you for that. I
Upcoming election
South Metro Fire Rescue will hold an election this spring to select four members of its board of directors, said Communications Director Eckmann.
The agency serves roughly 550,000 people in the south Denver metro area. Last year, South Metro Fire Rescue got more than 50,000 calls throughout the district, Eckmann said. Out of those, there were 9,433 calls in Centennial.
South Metro Fire Rescue is governed by a seven-member board of directors who are publicly elected and oversee an annual budget of more than $127 million, according to the agency’s website.
Each board member represents a specific geographical portion of the overall fire district, known as a director district, the agency explained in a 2020 governing body document.
Four of the directors’ terms expire in 2023, including Sue Roche of District 1, Jim Albee of District 3, Cindy Hathaway of District 4 and Renee Anderson of District 5.
“There are two seats that were open for Centennial — District 1 and District 3,” Eckmann said.
“Jim Albee, he was the candidate for District 3, which is kind of the western part of Centennial. He is running unopposed.
“And then we have District 1, who Sue Roche, she is the one that is currently on our board — she is running opposed by one individual in that area.”
According to the agency’s
website, the candidate opposing Roche is Randy W. Perlis. A ballot will be mailed to voters between April 10 and April 17, per the website.
“The individuals just in that district will be receiving that ballot — it won’t be an at-large voting process,” Eckmann said.
For example, eligible voters in District 3 will get a ballot mailed to them that will only include Albee’s name.
“That is something that we’re required to do,” Eckmann said. “We’re hoping that doesn’t cause confusion, that it will just be one name on his ballot.”
Fire station rebuild
South Metro Fire Rescue is looking to close down Fire Station 15, located at 2702 E. Dry Creek Road, to rebuild it in May, Eckmann said.
“End of May, beginning of June is when you’ll start seeing construction on that, where we’ll start scraping that site and looking at rebuilding it,” she said. “We’re looking at probably an August 2024 timeline to actually get the station reopened.”
Before the old station is taken down, South Metro Fire Rescue plans to hold an open house for the public, she said.
The agency is also preparing itself so that there is no impact to service delivery when the station is going through construction, Eckmann noted.
Residents interested in learning more about the Station 15 rebuild can visit: southmetro.org/612/ Station-15.
commercial farms are impacted, it takes months and millions of dollars to recover from a mass death event.
From avian u to zoning permits, here’s what you need to know about raising backyard chickens
Baldwin, along with experts from Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Colorado State University, will host a webinar next week to share more information about the avian u and how to keep ocks safe this spring.
Avian u cases among humans are extremely rare, and they usually occur only when people are heavily exposed to infected poultry.
e federal government is discussing the possibility for a large-scale avian u vaccination program for poultry, and e New York Times reports a potential vaccine is already being tested.
“ e USDA is really the rst step in getting that approval process started because, if you vaccinate, there are potential trade implications,” Baldwin said.
In the meantime, agriculture ofcials and veterinarians are still searching for other solutions.
ere’s “no clear end in sight” for this avian u outbreak, Baldwin said. With no treatment available and the uncontrollable nature of bird migration coming back into play, it appears this strain of avian u is here to stay.
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BY TAYLER SHAW TSHAW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Englewood police have arrested a man suspected of sexual exploitation of a child for a second time this month, the police department announced in a March 8 news release.
According to the release, police arrested Homer Daniel Lewis, 73, on March 2. e police department said o cers responded to a welfare check at an Englewood residence, where
County. e city, home to more than 100,000 people, has a land area of roughly 30 square miles, according to its website.
Roughly ve years ago, U.S. Rep. Jason Crow gave the city a roadmap on this matter and explained that the U.S. Postal Service is the agency to go to, Sutherland said.
“I think we need it for identity purposes. I think we need it for businesses to understand where to send their tax dollars,” Sutherland said. “I understand that it’s up to the U.S. Postal Service as to whether to grant ZIP codes or not, and it may be a futile process.
“And it’s been attempted before, but it’s been at least nine or 10 years since the attempt was made before,” he added. “I think we ought to at least make the attempt to do it.”
Councilmember Marlo Alston voiced support of the idea.
“We are working on our identity,” Alston said. “And we deserve to have someone pull up our ZIP code and say, ‘Oh, Centennial’ — not Aurora. And that happens quite often.”
Councilmember Don Sheehan said that he likes the idea, but he wondered what impact a ZIP code change may have on businesses.
“Any established business is going to have probably a website, they’re going to have letterhead, they’re going to have legal lings, and a lot of documentation that’s going to have whatever ZIP code they’re a part of right now,” Sheehan said. “And if they had to change that, that could be a pretty signi cant cost or burden on a signi cant number of businesses.”
Mayor Stephanie Piko said the city has raised this issue with Crow’s ofce in the past and with the o ce of U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper.
“I think it does, pretty much, put
everybody in a stumped position, if you will, of not really knowing how to go forward or even get it passed, but it would be worth looking at, so I would support having us look at it again,” Piko said.
All members of the council gave a thumbs up for moving forward with the matter.
Centennial is not the only municipality interested in getting its own ZIP code. e City of Castle Pines has been trying to change its ZIP code since 2018.
In 2021, the Castle Pines Community Act was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives with sponsorship from U.S. Rep. Ken Buck. e bill directs the U.S. Postal Service to designate a single Zip code for Castle Pines.
is act was brought up during a Lone Tree City Council study session on March 7 as part of a legislative update from Je Holwell, the city’s director of economic development and public a airs.
o cers and mental health responders reportedly contacted Lewis.
While inside the residence, the o cers allegedly observed evidence of child pornography “in plain view,” the police department said in the release.
Detectives responded to the address and Lewis was arrested on charges of sexual exploitation of a child, per the release.
“We met with the folks at Castle Pines and also with Representative Buck’s o ce, and potentially it’s an opportunity for us, as we consider, you know, building into 80134, whether it makes sense to have 80124 as a uniform zip code for the City of Lone Tree,” Holwell said.
Holwell explained there are a series of pieces of legislation written that relate to this issue, as well as a potential for Lone Tree to be added to the list of communities interested in a zip code.
It may take years before the legislation is introduced, but having it drafted and ready may not be a bad thing if the council agreed, he said.
Lone Tree Mayor Jackie Millet pointed out that the council does not make decisions during its study sessions, but noted a lot of the council members were nodding their heads. “We might as well try to consider it if it’s happening, so we’ll be working on that and keep you updated,” Holwell said.
e following day, March 3, detectives executed a search warrant and allegedly “located additional evidence to support the charges,” according to the release.
“Lewis had been released on a personal recognizance bond by the Arapahoe County Courts but failed to appear for his court date today, March 8, 2023, where he was formally charged with ve counts of sexual exploitation of a child,” the police department said in the release. e Colorado Judicial Branch de-
nes a personal recognizance bond, also called a PR bond, as a signature bond in which the defendant’s signature acts as the promise to appear in court. e bond does not involve any money or property as long as the defendant appears at all future court dates.
e Arapahoe County Court reportedly issued a warrant for Lewis’ arrest and at approximately 2:24 p.m. March 8, Englewood o cers arrested Lewis at his residence, according to the release.
If residents have any information regarding this case, the police department asked that they call the non-emergency number 303-7617410.
Arapahoe County Libraries
Locations: Multiple locations in Arapahoe County
Website: arapahoelibraries.org
Details: Each year, Arapahoe libraries hosts a variety of reading events and gatherings to help fill the summer hours.
Arvada summer camps program
Location: 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada
Website: www.arvadacenter.org/ education/summer-camps
Details: This summer, the Arvada center is offering a variety of half day camps and full-day camps — including prescheduled Awesome Art Packs. Awesome Art Packs are combinations of our most popular summer camps that provide full day activities for students. These camp packages are a creative and convenient way to give your child a multi-disciplinary arts experience this summer.
City of Golden
Locations: See website
Website: www.bit.ly/3Sm6Y1X
Details: Summer camp registration opens Feb. 28 for residents and March 2 for nonresidents. Golden addresses are not all within city limits; some are actually part of unincorporated Jefferson County. Check if your Golden address is within city limits at addresslookup.jeffco.us.
City of Northglenn summer programs
Locations: See website
Website: www.northglenn.org/ rec_and_events/childrens_programs.php
Details: Participants will enjoy their time at the Northglenn Recreation Center swimming two times a week, playing games/ activities in the beautiful gym, going on fi eld trips, having in-house experiences, riding pedal boats at Webster Lake, playing daily at E.B Rains Jr. Memorial Park, plus much more.
City of Thornton – 2023 summer camps
Locations: Varies by camp
Website: www.thorntonco.gov/recreation/ Pages/registration-information.aspx
Details: The annual summer program is already underway with registration for residents beginning on Feb. 1. Nonresidents joined on Feb. 2. From physical activities and sports camps to arts and more — the annual program will continue to register participants.
Clear Creek County Library District
Locations: Multiple locations
Website: www.cccld.org/ programs-and-events
Details: Watch the calendar for summer events and programs being hosted by the Clear Creek County Library District.
Clear Creek Recreation Center
Locations: 98 12th Ave., Idaho Springs
Website: www.clearcreekrecreation.com/ summer-camp-1.html
Details: The Clear Creek rec center offers a
variety of camp options this summer. With all of the camp options, parents are able to pick day by day. Children are not required to attend the full week of camp.
Commerce City Parks & Recreation
Locations: Eagle Pointe Recreation Center, 6060 E. Parkway Drive, Commerce City
Website: www.recreation.c3gov.com/ classes-programs/camps
Details: Youth Camp Venture is a traditional camp for children ages 6 to 10 and offers arts and crafts, STEM, active play, swimming and field trips. Camp takes place primarily outside at Eagle Pointe Rec Center. Adventure Trek is an outdoor adventure program that provides a new experience every day. Those ages 11 to 15 travel offsite for hiking, survival skills training, water activities and nature-based programming.
Douglas County Libraries
Locations: See website
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Website: www.dcl.org/camp-dcl
Details: Choose from weeklong half-day camps at six DCL locations or full-day camps at select locations from June 5 through Aug. 4. Camps are facilitated by subject matter experts and supported by trained staff and volunteers. Camp themes include science, robotics, creative arts, LEGOs, cooking and baking, with each camp geared to a specific age range.
Summer Camp
Locations: See website
Website: www.bit.ly/3YRWCcC
Details: The program is a fully licensed day care by the State of Colorado, Department of Human Services for children 5 years old (and completed kindergarten) through 14 years old. There is a registration fee of $10 per child.
Evergreen Park & Recreation District
Locations: Variety of locations
Website: www.evergreenrecreation. com/201/Camps
Details: The annual programs provide options for kids starting at 3 years old.
Foothills Parks & Recreation District
Location: 6612 S. Ward St., Littleton
Website: www.ifoothills.org/ school-care-camps/#camps
Details: Details will be posted online for the 2023 summer program in March.
Highlands Ranch Community Association
Locations: Recreation centers throughout the community
Website: www.hrcaonline.org/ classes-camps-activities/camps
Details: Every year, the Highlands Ranch Community Association works to provide something for everyone in its summer camp program. For children into sports, there are plenty of athletic camps available. For those looking to improve in art, arts and education programs are plentiful.
Jefferson County Library
Locations: Events in Lakewood, Arvada, Golden, Evergreen, Edgewater, Wheat Ridge and more
Website: www.jeffcolibrary.org
Details: With summer coming, the Jefferson County Library system is already holding information sessions and planning events, such as the Cosmic Conversations: Telescope Highlights of the Midnight Sky in June.
Town of Castle Rock Summer Camp
Program
Locations: Vary based on camp
Website: www.crgov.com/3270/ Summer-Camps
Details: From sports camps to jedi training and science and arts — the Town of Castle Rock prevents a full slate of summer camp programs in 2023. Visit the town’s website to learn more about ages, prices and details.
Town of Parker/Parker Fieldhouse
Location: 18700 Plaza Drive, Parker Website: www.parkerrec.com/2029/ Summer-Day-Camp
Details: Ages 5 to 13 can join this camp for themed games, activities, crafts and a ton of fun at the Parker Fieldhouse. Campers will be separated into age groups 5 to 6 years, 7 to 9 years, and 10 to 13 years. Expect swimming days and field trips too.
Wheat Ridge Parks & Recreation
Location: 4355 Field St., Wheat Ridge Website: www.rootedinfun.com/191
/Sun-Camp
Details: Wheat Ridge Sun Camp is a state-licensed day camp for children ages 6 to 13; offered during Jefferson County Public Schools’ spring, summer and winter breaks.
The Giggling Life Care Farm
Location: 14583 Cherry St., Thornton Website: www.thegigglinglife.com/ summer-farm-fun
Details: If your kids love animals you need to check out The Giggling Life Care Farm in Thornton for summer activities. The Giggling Life Care Farm is special for a lot of reasons, but the most important one is Kristi — the owner. She has a BS in psychology and a master’s in education, has studied life coaching for the last eight years, and is certified in Equine Assisted Coaching and Pet Therapy.
Highlands Ranch — Camp Backcountry
Location: 6005 Ron King Trail, Littleton Website: www.hrcaonline.org/ classes-camps-activities/camps/ camp-backcountry
Details: Nestled into 8,200 acres of wildlife conservation property just south of C-470 on Santa Fe Drive, Camp Backcountry is the spot for a build-a-fort, hikejust-to-explore, and don’t-forget-yourbinoculars kind of summer for your kids. The Backcountry believes that children learn, grow, and thrive best when outdoors and immersed in nature. Our week-long, full-day outdoor camps support the needs of children by using a whole-child, experiential learning approach. From minicamps to leaders-in-training programs, the camps are for ages 5-17.
Great Outdoors Summer Camp Location: Miller Activity Complex
1375 W. Plum Creek Pkwy, Castle Rock Website: www.crgov.com/3270/ Summer-Camps
Details: This regional park includes the Miller Activity Complex (MAC), Millhouse, Amphitheater, Challenge Hill, ziplines, Adventure Tower, Sky Trek, and adventure playground area as well as over ten miles of hiking and biking trails. For ages 10-15.
Chatfield Stables Horse Camps Location: 11500 N. Roxborough Park Road, Littleton Website: www.chatfieldstables.com/ horse-camps.html
Details: Chatfield Stables is the longestrunning horse camp in the area. Every child has their own horse for the entire week. Kids get to lead, feed, water and work with their horses every day. Campers learn horse care, including grooming and bridling. They water and feed their horses, learn to groom them, and take care of
them at the end of the day. We ride daily, whether in the arena or on the trail.
Community Sailing of Colorado
Locations: 4800 S. Dayton St., Greenwood Village
Website: www.communitysailing.org
Details: Community Sailing of Colorado provides premier sailing programs (summer camps, adult classes, adaptive sailing, and community partnership events) at Cherry Creek and Boulder reservoirs. The weeklong summer camps range from beginner through advanced sailing for youth ages 5-17. It’s a perfect fit for any adventurous spirit who loves the outdoors.
At the YMCA of Metro Denver, our youth development philosophy is grounded in 150 years of lifting up kids and helping them reach their full potential. It’s a philosophy centered on two critical factors: creating a unique sense of belonging and always incorporating the pure fun and joy of childhood.
Camps include adventure camps, sports programs, art that focuses on ceramics, painting, drawing, digital media and more. To find camps in local communities, visit the website at www.bit.ly/3Kg6GYM.
Summer camp programs are available in the following Denver metro cities:
• Arvada
• Aurora
• Broomfield
• Centennial
• Commerce City
• Denver
• Golden
• Lakewood
• Littleton
• Thornton
• Wheat Ridge
MAD SCIENTISTS
Kookalooz Space Playground: STEM
Summer Camp
Locations:
6805 W. 88th Ave., Westminster
Website: www.kookalooz.com/ westminster-co/summer-camps
Details: 5 different camps from the basics of space to engineering. Each camp is one week long. For ages 5-10.
Colorado Adventure Point
Location: 10455 W. 6th Ave., Suite 150, Lakewood
Website: www.coloradoadventurepoint.org
Details: CAP’s STEM Camp isn’t your typical science camp. Our campers get to experiment with chemistry, physics and engineering through a variety of materials, experiments and challenges to meet their curiosities and skill level in our challenge by choice model. In addition to building engineering models and friendships, the campers get to enjoy our climbing wall, archery range and more — and learn the science behind these fun activities. Camps are available for ages 6-12.
Butterfly Pavilion
Location: 6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster
Website: www.butterflies.org
Details: Starting June 5 and running through Aug. 11, the Butterfly Pavilion hosts all the creepy crawlies and your children at camp. There are five themes, which repeat once and include spider
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Mad Science
Locations: Multiple locations in the Denver metro area, including the Littleton area, Denver and Broomfield
Website: www.colorado.madscience.org
Details: These camps are designed for ages 6 to 12, though sessions such as Red-Hot Robots and Advanced Robotics camps are more appropriate for ages 8 to 12. Instructors are mostly college students pursuing degrees in education or science and teachers off for the summer. Themes include chemistry, space science, forensics, engineering and more. Each camp is weeklong, though times can vary.
Air & Space Camp
Location: Wings Over the Rockies
7711 E. Academy Blvd., Denver
Website: www.wingsmuseum.org/ education/camp
Details: Ready for an aerospace adventure?
At Wings Over the Rockies that’s exactly what kids ages 8 to 14 can expect in these week-long camps. The fun starts June 5 and goes on until Aug. 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.
Center for the Arts: Summer in Color
Location: 31880 Rocky Village Dr., Evergreen
Website: www.evergreenarts.org/ summercamp
Details: Camps explore various media, from clay sculpting and wheel throwing, to pop art and mural painting, to the art of different cultures and the art of the masters. Several of our camps also incorporate outdoor components, including hikes, yoga, and opportunities for photography and eco-art projects. Let kids explore their creative side with imaginative and inspiring camps at CAE this summer. For ages 5-17.
Denver Art Museum
Location: 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Denver
Website: www.denverartmuseum.org/en/ summer-camps
Details: The camps at the Denver Art Museum get broken into three age groups: 5 to 6, 7 to 8, and 9 to 11. Overall, the themes remain the same — there are camps about art in nature, how to draw, learning about color and sculpture. Each camp runs from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and includes plenty of time in the museum to garner inspiration.
Craftsman & Apprentice
Location: 1335 E 22nd Ave., Denver
Website: www.craftsmanandapprentice.com/ pages/summer-2023
Details: Ages 5 to 11 can spend the summer creating worlds out of cardboard, paint, hot glue, ribbons, corks, buttons and more at this Denver kids’ crafting studio. Themes include toys, crafty critters, fiber arts and more.
The Apollo Center Summer Camps
Location: 2655 Industrial Lane, Broomfield
Website: www.theapollocenter.com/ summercamps
Details: The Apollo Center offers a variety of skill-based camps for kids and adults alike. Aerial Performance Camps for kids ages 5-17 years focus on learning aerial technique and choreography throughout the week which will culminate with a camp performance based on the camp theme.
Front Range Theatre Company Triple Threat Summer Camp
Locations: 15035 Performing Arts School, Parker
Website: www.frontrangetheatre.org/ triple-threat-summer-camp.html
Details: Working with professional instructors with years of experience, your child will learn the three major elements of any stage performer: Voice, Dance and Acting. The camps are designed to challenge performers in the entire range of life in the theatre, including a live performance in a mainstage venue!
Audience of One Youth Theatre Camp
Location: Highlands Ranch
Website: www.AO1Theater.org
Details: Whether a student is looking to try out theater for the first time, polish skills or have fun with friends, the AO1 has one-totwo-week camps can work in the summer schedule. AO1’s summer programming includes kids’ productions for ages 5-12, workshops for ages 8-18, and a two-week intensive program for teenagers.
The Arvada Center
Location: 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Arvada
Website: www.arvadacenter.org
Details: If your kid is 5 to 12 and loves a bit of drama and/or art, the Arvada Center has a slew of full- and half-day camps available. The best and most economic way to sign up for camp is to do it in three- or four-week blocks, and the venue offers combinations of visual art, musical theater, drama and music.
Kent Denver Performing Arts Camps
Location: 4000 E. Quincy Ave., Englewood
Website: www.KentDenver.org
Details: Summer at Kent Denver School offers all children ages 4–18 the opportunity to experience innovative, creative, handson learning in the arts, athletics, our Tiny Farm Day Camp, academics, innovation and technology.
St. Lukes Performing Arts Camps
Location: 8817 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch
Website: www.StLukesPAA.org
Details: From preschool age to high school students there are a large variety of summer camp shows planned in Highlands Ranch and Castle Rock areas. Registration is now open.
Castle Rock Dance Academy
Locations: 140 S. Wilcox St. Suite A, Castle Rock
Website: www.castlerockdanceacademy. com
self-discipline are taught, and students learn skills they can carry with them through life. The program offers weekly dance classes in five-week sessions for ages 3–18.
Details: At Castle Rock Dance Academy (CRDA), best friends are made, etiquette and
Bowlero
Locations: Multiple locations in Cherry Creek, Littleton and Lone Tree Website: www.bowlero.com
Details: Fun for all skill levels, Bowlero’s modern spin on bowling is the perfect way to spend quality time with the kids. Celebrate every strike, spare and yes, even gutter balls, with the most famous lanes in the game and a delicious menu of classic American eats.
Golden Goal Sports Complex
Location: 2650 Alkire St., Golden Website: www.goldengoalsc.com/ summer-soccer-camps
Details: Golden Goal offers spring break camps and summer camps for all ages from under 5 to high school.
Camp Urbie at Urban Air Adventure Park
Location: 15400 E. Briarwood Circle, Aurora
Website: www.bit.ly/3IuCQOO
Details: Let ‘em Fly for a whole week of play, in-park activities, snacks and more. Camp Urbie’s Adventure Camp is the best way to beat the summer heat and play in the best indoor playground in town. The weeklong camp is open to kids 7 years and up.
Gold Medal Athletic Camp
Location: Castle Rock Recreation Center
Website: www.crgov.com/2628/Camps
Details: Athletes will participate in small- and large-group instruction, drills and games or scrimmages. We welcome beginner athletes to learn how to use proper mechanics and fundamentals of the sport and intermediate or advanced athletes who want to continue to grow their motor skills and skill in the sport. For ages 7-12.
Tigar Gymnastics Camps
Location: 4860 Van Gordon St. Unit B, Wheat Ridge
Website: www.tigargymnastics.com
Details: A variety of programs at a variety of ages is available at the gymnastics center, including ninja classes and programs for older ages.
RMF Soccer Camp
Location: Aurora Sports Park 19300 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora
Website: www.rmfsoccercampsusa.com/ soccer-camp-denver
Details: From July 17 to July 21, this prorun soccer camp will come to Colorado. It’s run by experienced Spanish UEFA coaches, and goes from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Kids from 6 to 16 can sign up.
Aerial Cirque Over Denver
Location: 4605 Quebec St., Denver.
Website: www.aerialcirqueoverdenver.com
Details: If your child is thinking of joining the circus, or just wants to bend, twist and soar through the air, this is the camp for them. Dates run from May 29 through August 14, and include morning and afternoon camps (9:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 3 p.m.) for ages 6 to 16.
Maestro Music Institute
Location: 6478 Ward Road, Arvada
Website: www.maestromusicinstitute. com/2023-instrumental-summer-camp
Details: Instrumental Summer Camp is back this year covering a myriad of ensemble opportunities. We will be offering Rock Band, Orchestra, Choir/Theater, Piano ensemble and composition. Summer campers will have the opportunity to learn new instruments in addition to honing their skills on their primary instrument. Students will work in large and small ensemble groups and perform a variety of music at the end of the week.
Kidzrock Rock Band Camp
Location: 2842 S. Broadway, Englewood
Website: www.musicallifedenver.com/ summercamp
Cost: $319
Details: Rock Band Summer Camp teaches children ages 4 to 7 how to play in a rock band. Campers learn to play drums, electric guitar, keyboard and sing. On the final day, campers perform a short (adorable) concert for parents and family. In addition to rock band time, students get to make music-related arts and crafts, create a fantasy band identity, and play outdoor games at the park next to the school. No prior musical experience is required. No investment in gear is required.
Avid 4 Adventure
Locations: Various spots
Website: www.avid4.com/ summer-camps
Details: For two weeks kids get to bask in nature, away from their parent, at either Camp Windy Peak near Bailey, or Camp Blue Sky near Evergreen. The kids sleep in cabins and build their skill sets in nature and with outdoor sport activities.
Cheley Colorado Camps
Location: Cheley Colorado Camps 3960 Fish Creek Road, Estes Park. Website: www.cheley.com
Details: If your kid is 9 to 17, send them off to a 27-day overnight camp in Estes Park. Full term is June 13 to August 6, or chose a half term from June 13 to July 9, or July 11 to Aug. 6. Activities include horseback riding, water sports, art and plenty of outdoor adventure.
Camp Granite Lake
Locations: 11902 Camp Eden Road, Golden
Website: www.campgranitelake.com
Details: Located in the mountains about an hour from Denver, the camp covers 135 acres including a private lake. It’s a co-ed camp for grades second to ninth. Choose from two sessions, either June 19 through July 8, or July 10 through July 29. There are also minicamp options for grades 1st through 4th, covering the week of July 31 or Aug. 7.
Irecently took my children to an event created by a mom and employee of a local school district. I only found out about the monthly gathering hosted in my community by chance at a birthday party.
After reading the agenda for the March invite, I opted to take my two elementary-school sons and check it out. I was impressed because the entire event taught us all, at di erent age levels, the importance of contributions and service to our local communities.
With this month’s focus on service we were all encouraged to bring supplies to build special kits for the homeless community. e kits consisted of warming gloves, toothpaste, toothbrushes, Kleenex, lip balm, socks and more. Our children worked to help build the bags to be donated to Aurora Warms the Night in the future. While the goal was to create about 50 bags, based on the amount of supplies donated, I’m sure the nonpro t organization received a lot more.
In talking to my sons after the gathering, they talked about how they learned that the simple gesture of opening a door for someone is considered good service in our community. My 6-year-old, while enamored by the laminating machine, did get some value from his breakout session. Along with an art project, he also learned the meaning of the Mother Teresa quote, “Give your hands to serve and your hearts to love.”
Parents were also required to participate in a breakout group where we interviewed each other and learned a bit more about virtues. As we listened to answers and got to know some of the community parents we did not know — we realized how good it felt to hear good things from others.
When we talked about what we gained from the exercise, one participating dad summed it up well — he said we often get caught up in judging others, having preconceived notions based on a look or attitude, when in reality hearing from someone else about our own good traits and values made him feel good.
is was one example of good happening quietly in our local communities. I truly saw the value in a day like this where it teaches our kids that the world is not just about how many material things we can take from it, but also how small, kind gestures can make it a better place.
In our own newspapers over recent weeks, I cannot say enough about the good deeds and treasured moments our reporters are capturing. I am like many newspaper readers, while I want to know the controversy and newsy stu , I also love to hear about and know about the good news.
From our local high schools in Douglas and Arapahoe counties raising funds to make children’s wishes come true to the Castle View High School project to raise funds to help save the rainforest — our young people are doing great things to help us today and in the future do better.
In Arapahoe County, we have a story of citizens and deputies at a courthouse coming together to save one woman’s life.
ere is always a place out there to lend a hand. Whether it be through a small gesture to help someone with a door or a handful of groceries or on a bigger scale of making sure 50 or more homeless people get some extra supplies or help — We can make a big di erence through small gestures every day.
elma Grimes is the south metro editor for Colorado Community Media.
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Discretion is the better part of valor,” “Caution is preferrable to rash bravery,” and “ e better part of valor is discretion, in the which better part I have saved my life.” - All attributed to William Shakespeare e father and son were skiing together and had decided to head into a tight tree run. e son being in his late teens, and still somewhat made out of rubber, encouraged his dad, who had just turned 51 into joining him on the run. As they picked their way across the top of the run looking for the best entry point, the son without warning dropped into a powder stash and was quickly on his way down the mountain.
e dad stood there on his skis looking for his own entry point down. e longer he stood there, the more nervous he became, and the more nervous he became, the more his muscles tensed and froze. With no way back out, he remembered something he had heard in his life, “God hates a coward.” He wasn’t sure where he had heard it, but the timing was right as it was all the persuasion he needed as he pointed his tips over the ledge and took o down the mountain after his son.
Happy to report that both father and son
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were reunited safely at the bottom.
I share that story as one recently shared with me because not too long ago I happened to be playing golf with a couple of customers. One of the guys in our group kept nding himself in trouble, meaning always hitting out of the woods or over water, playing a bit of rescue golf all day. I was standing next to him as he was trying to line up a shot around a tree. He kept walking around trying to decide to just punch the ball out or go for the risky shot that called for an intentional draw around the tree. He looked over at me and said, “God hates a coward,” and swung away. Happy to report that although his ball did not nd the green, it ended up just a few yards short. It was a magni cent shot.
We have all been faced with moments of decision on when we should choose discretion over rash bravery, and hopefully we have all decided in those most critical decision points of life that indeed discretion was the better part of valor. Making a bad decision could end up in serious injury. Making a bad decision in golf will just usually end up with several lost balls and a very bad score. But decisions when it comes to family, health, nances, careers and other key areas of life require us to use judgment and discernment before rushing into something that could cause us much greater harm than good.
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Investors have been on the stock market and interest rate roller coaster so long they may feel as though they have gone mad. Planning around continued volatility is a challenge unless you are committed to updating goals at least annually.
People who stick their heads in the sand and avoid planning “until the market settles down” are missing opportunities and are likely to go o track. is could take years or never rectify once you lose focus. is is one of the many reasons why the Board of Certi ed Financial Planners has added psychology as an important component of nancial planning. Until the advisor and client can discuss fears, con icts, money beliefs and biases openly, it will be difcult to stay on track or even build the right kind of plan.
It is not easy to discuss these things, such as:
— Your rst recollection of money
— Your money story, beliefs, con-
Is it always the case? No, sometimes those quick or rash decisions work out. I have had a few of those over the years where my instincts took over and I went with my gut, meeting with tremendous success. However, I can share with you that I have also made many bad decisions to take an immediate action, being brave or courageous at the absolute wrong time, and well, those turned out as you would expect, some injury, heartache, and metaphorically a lot of lost golf balls and high scores in life.
I love this quote from Matt Damon’s character in “We Bought a Zoo”: “You know, sometimes all you need is 20 seconds of insane cour-
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icts, biases
— In uences on your nancial behavior
However having these conversations helps boost emotional intelligence. is includes self-awareness of mental triggers, taking responsibility for a situation and helping to facilitate positive change.
Many people become frustrated when they cannot make progress toward their nancial goals or may not even know how to set realistic goals. It is crucial to have the right mindset before you begin your nancial improvement journey. Speak to your advisor about the psychology exercise to help you progress, especially if any of these sound familiar:
• Squandering nancial windfalls
• In denial about spending, lack of saving or investment knowledge
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age. Just literally 20 seconds of just embarrassing bravery. And I promise you, something great will come of it.”
Using Shakespeare’s quotes to temper enthusiasm in the heat of the moment, with the thought that God hates a coward, and all I need is 20 seconds of insane courage, has helped keep my balance. Do you know when and how to choose wisely? I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we nd that balance between discretion and courage, it really will be a better than good life.
Michael Norton is an author, a personal and professional coach, consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator of individuals and businesses, working with organizations and associations across multiple industries.
helps decrease anxiety and shame. We are not often taught how to handle nancial a airs so when pressed to do so, we lack the con dence and knowledge to make good decisions.
We often quote George Kinder, CFP,* a pioneer in the early 1980s in nancial planning, by asking three main questions:
1. Imagine you are nancially secure, and you do not need to worry about money. How would you live your life?
2. Imagine your doctor tells you that you only have ve more years to live, but you will not feel ill or be in pain. What will you do with your remaining time?
3. You only have one day left to live. Ask yourself, “What did I miss?” “Who did I not get to be?” “What did I not get to do?”
e idea of these questions is to help prioritize what is most important so you have no regrets, don’t waste any more time getting started, and are able to enjoy your passions.
Kinder states that these answers don’t reveal the desire to make more money, work harder or receive a promotion. ey typically relate to one of these ve categories:
1. Family or relationships
2. Authenticity or spirituality
3. Ful lling creative goals
4. Giving back and leaving a positive legacy
5. A sense of place such as travel to special places or living in a certain environment.
All of these exercises are designed to help you create a more meaningful thought process around your nancial goals and challenges. While it may be uncomfortable, few things in life bring immediate gain without a little pain. You can think about these questions before your next planning meeting and even discuss them with your family to gain perspective. en let your wealth advisor help you discover what is important and how to create a plan that is e ective for you. You will be less worried about things out of your control, such as the stock market or interest rates, and more concerned about your nancial impact on your family and other passions you have.
* George Kinder, CFP, e Kinder Institute of Life Planning.
Patricia Kummer has been a Certied Financial Planner professional and a duciary for over 35 years and is managing director for Mariner Wealth Advisors.
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Af ter more than 20 years of collecting pinball machines, Dan Nikolich’s basement had run out of space to store them all. So Nikolich opened the Colorado Pinball Pub in Littleton to share his collection.
“Pinball is a unique thing because it doesn’t matter what your background or walk of life is, pinball will draw you in,” he said. “It’s a great equalizer because it only takes one ball.”
While the concept of offering drinks and games at one location is nothing new, the Denver area is host to a number of unique takes on the Dave and Buster’s business model.
Colorado Pinball Pub is one of the newer additions to the barcade scene, having opened in 2020. The pub offers 22 pinball machines, plus a few classic arcade games like PacMan and Centipede, for unlimited play for $15 per hour.
Nikolich’s love for games started young, when he was growing up in Las Vegas and working for the MGM Arcade, so he was happy to see the recent rise in pinball’s popularity.
“Pinball is having a great resurgence right now. The last few years it’s been really hot,” he said. “We have parents who will bring their kids who have never played pinball and, at night, we get a lot of adults and date nights, stuff like that. All people seem to like pinball.”
Like the pub’s patrons, the pinball machines available range in age and theme, with Nikolich’s oldest machine being from 1981. The walls of the pub also pay homage to the history of the game, including its prohibition from 1940s to the 1970s, with pictures and news clippings.
In addition to pinball, the pub features over 150 kinds of whiskey, craft cocktails and Colorado brewed beer.
Nikolich said the goal is to have something for everyone and to make it approachable, whether that’s pinball or whiskey.
“We want you to come and learn about it and not be intimidated to ask if you don’t know something, we want to teach you, so that you can enjoy something new,” he said.
On the opposite side of the metro area, another
one-of-a-kind barcade is Akihabara, which, while located in Westminster, transports visitors to the Tokyo gaming district that gives the business its name.
Owner Brandon Osha said he was blown away when he had the chance to visit Akihabara and take in its blocks of multi-story arcades.
“The first time I went to Akihabara I knew I wanted to bring that here because it’s amazing,” Osha said.
He did just that by opening Akihabara in 2016.
Similar to Nikolich, Osha grew up with a love of gaming and worked at a local arcade and GameStop. Instead of pinball though, Osha’s games of choice came in arcade cabinets, which he began collecting at age 16.
Currently, Akihabara offers 52 arcade cabinets with around 65 games, but Osha has plans to expand his location with 25 new games and additional space, which he said will be complete this summer.
Osha said the game selection, which includes fighting games, rhythm games and nostalgic classics, definitely sets Akihabara apart.
“You never see this many (arcade
cabinets) in one place,” he said. “We have such a different variety of games that you won’t find anywhere else in Colorado.”
One of the stranger and more rare games Akihabara offers is a Japanese table flipping game called Cho Chabudai, but more wellknown games include Third Strike, Monkeyball, Typing of the Dead and Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon. All of the games are $1 or less to play.
Osha said a lot of people come in seeking a specific game that’s hard to find anywhere else, but he encourages visitors to try whatever piques their interest, even if they can’t necessarily read the Japanese instructions.
“I think it’s a lot of games that
people have never seen, but they might find something that they like,” he said. “Plus, it’s usually only three buttons and a joystick, so they’re not too hard to learn.”
Akihabara’s focus on Japanese culture carries over into the bar offerings, which include Japanese beers and cocktails made with Japanese liquor, as well as a variety of packaged snacks and ramen options.
Overall, Osha said he tries to provide a space that’s both niche and for everyone, describing the Akihabara crowd as a welcoming hodgepodge.
“If you’re looking to find a friend, you’ll find one around here somewhere,” he said.
“Near East to Far West: Fictions of French and American Colonialism” is open in the Hamilton Building at the Denver Art Museum through May 29 and is lled with stories, color and historic interpretations that may be a bit skewed at times.
It includes more than 80 artworks that explore the ways artists were in uenced by the style of French Orientalism as they explored ways to portray the story of the American West, its landscapes and inhabitants ... including indigenous people and those more recently arrived ...
Curated by Jennifer Henneman, director of the Petrie Institute of Western American Art at the Denver Art Museum, the exhibit ranges from works by French artists, who were exposed to life in exotic Algiers and American artists, some of whom
were trained in France, re ected. e market for those American artists was mainly on the East Coast and a number of them lived and painted in Taos, New Mexico, depicting the scenes in and around Taos and neighboring desert landscapes as well as scenes from an artist’s imagination.
A visitor will see images of Taos Pueblo and its residents, and African battles that involve lions. ere are elaborate Oriental interior scenes, with brightly-costumed characters, desert vistas and pueblo architecture that resembles the sunbaked locations in the Arab world.
An amusing pair of drawings by Charles Russell show two views of his studio: the rst, as his mother imagined it: with a neatly dressed artist entertaining a fashionable woman, posing on elaborate furniture. e other, depicts the artist and his Native American buddy seated in a bare-bones mountain cabin as the painter, sitting on a wooden crate, draws from his imagination ...
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Thu 3/23
Community Service at Living Way
Fellowship @ 11am / Free Living Way Fellowship, 345 E Wildcat Re‐serve Pkwy, Highlands Ranch. 303-4713000
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Mon 3/27
Spring Valor Wrestling Club @ 4pm / $225
Mar 27th - Jun 2nd
Valor Athletic Building, 3775 Grace Blvd, Highlands Ranch. 303-471-3000
Modern Swing Mondays @ 5pm / $10
Stampede, 2430 South Havana, Aurora
Tue 3/28
Live Wire: A Tribute to AC/DC @ 6pm Wild Goose Saloon, Parker
Marty NIghtengale @ 1pm
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Gothic Theatre, 3263 South Broadway, Englewood
Fri 3/24
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Ninja Robotics and Coding @ 4:30pm / $40
Z Ultimate Studio - Parker, 12999 S Parker Rd, Parker. 515-708-0433
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Capitanes de Ojinaga @ 8pm
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Sun 3/26
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Marty Friedman @ 6:30pm
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Tenia Nelson: CJRO Ladies of Jazz @ 6:30pm
The Schoolhouse at Mainstreet, 19650 Mainstreet, Parker
La Mera Vena @ 7:30pm Stampede, 2430 S Havana St, Aurora
Sat 3/25
Bridging The Music Productions: Denver Mega miniFEST @ 11:30am
Herman's Hideaway, 1578 S Broadway, Denver
Grizzly Gopher @ 1pm Wide Open Saloon, 5607 US-85, Sedalia
Tony Medina Music: The Open Mic at The Alley @ 5:30pm The Alley, 2420 W Main St, Little‐ton
ARTS: Pottery @ Platt Park @ 6pm
Mar 28th - May 23rd
Platt Park Recreation Center, 1500 S. Grant St., Denver. 720-913-0654
Art: Chancery Hand Calligraphy Workshop (16yrs) @ 11pm Mar 28th - May 2nd
PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Avenue, Parker
Wed 3/29
Jeffrey Dallet @ 11:30am
InnovAge Colorado PACE - Lakewood, 8405 W Alameda Ave, Lakewood
Heartsick Heroine w/ Adelitas Way & Otherwise @ 5pm
Herman's Hideaway, 1578 S Broadway, Denver
Above Snakes @ 6pm
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DJ Rockstar Aaron: Forbidden Bingo at 'Bout Time Pub & Grub @ 7pm Bout Time Pub & Grub, 3580 S Platte River Dr A, Sheridan
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Mardi Gras Maquerade @ 8pm / $55-$125
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Denver Noir,” a collection of crime stories by 14 local writers, edited by Cynthia Swanson, provides material for actors Betty Hart, Rodney Lizcano and Anne Penner to read from in the “Stories on Stage” performance at 2 p.m. April 2 at Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center, 721 Santa Fe Drive, Denver. Tickets cost $24 and are available at storiesonstage.org or by calling 303494-0523. A virtual performance will be streamed beginning at 7 p.m. on April 6. $24. A link will be provided.
Art at college gallery
e Colorado Gallery of the Arts at Arapahoe Community College will feature art by current and alumni artists from March 23 to May 5, with an opening reception on March 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, Open until 7 p.m. ursday and Saturday, April 8 from noon to 3 p.m. 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton.
Libby Bortz honored
Local activist Libby Bortz was inducted into the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame on March 15, after many
years of service to her community.
Opera finals
Reminder: e nals in Denver Lyric Opera’s annual competition will be held at 1 p.m. March 18 at Calvary Baptist Church, 6500 E. Girard Ave., Denver. Open to the public with schedules on the Denver Lyric Opera Guild website, denverlyricoperaguild.org. Almost 40 young Colorado singers will compete for $38,000 in awards.
Workshop in Littleton
A Gelli Plate Printmaking workshop will be presented by Alanna Austin from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 18 at First Presbyterian Church of Littleton, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd. Non-toxic inks. Register at heritage-guild.com/ workshops.html. Cost is $50. e gelli plates will be supplied and are included in the registration fee, $50. Bring acrylic paints, 2 brayers, 4”, variety of small paint brushes, variety of art sponges, apron or smock. A variety of textures (lace, leaves, fabric, string).
Student art
e Littleton High Baccalaureate art students exhibit their work at the Depot Art Gallery and Littleton Fine Arts Guild members have work in Town Hall’s Stanton Gallery, where the challenge was to do something with the color red. Both are in downtown
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French Orientalism and Western American art “re ect fears, desires and curiosities about unknown lands during the process of colonization” in the western part of North America and in Africa and the Islamic world. is collection of big, colorful paintings really takes the visitor on a trip ... Oriental scenes may include lions ghting mounted horsemen, as well as exotic women with owers in their hair and pilgrims on camels, bound for Mecca ...
Imagination was alive and well in the mid-19th century on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean, even though we read of excessive focus on proper behavior in the cities and small towns.
And the painterly skills were at front and center of these works, with swooshes of brilliant color, exotic costumes and a sense of humor as well.
Admission to “Near East to Far West” is included with general admission and is free for members.
e Denver Art Museum is open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday evenings, and is located at 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway in Denver.
Arapahoe County, during the public comment portion of the meeting.
“Our frustration continues along with the growing concerns for the health and safety of our … families and community,” said Lisa Mauvais, a nearby resident.
U.S. Rep. Jason Crow and U.S. Sens. Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper signed a letter in December encouraging the FAA to attend the monthly meetings in person.
Michael Valencia, general manager of the FAA Denver District, attended the Feb. 1 meeting in person. He was joined virtually by three other FAA o cials.
During that meeting, representatives of the Centennial Airport and FAA disagreed on why more aircraft are ying over nearby neighborhoods.
e FAA explained its analysis found that the primary factor was increased aircraft volume in the trafc pattern, causing the tra c pattern to elongate. However, Centennial Airport Executive Director and CEO Mike Fronapfel said the airport disagrees with that initial analysis.
e airport thinks after a 2021 mid-air collision occurred, the FAA local control tower changed the way it managed the aircraft in the pattern, resulting in the pattern getting extended more frequently over the community, Fronapfel said. He also noted that any solution has to involve the FAA being at the table.
Leslie Lardie, senior advisor to the FAA’s regional administrator of the northwest mountain region, said in a Feb. 21 email that due to the “technical nature of the discussion, an FAA representative attended the February meeting in person.”
“For future meetings, any attendance from the FAA will be virtual, unless the FAA representative determines, upon reviewing the meeting agenda, it is necessary to attend in person,” Lardie wrote.
She noted that the FAA agreed to provide written responses to questions posed by the airport and community.
“ e formal written response is in review at this time,” Lardie wrote.
Fronapfel said that the following day, Feb. 22, the FAA sent another email that said the FAA would not be in attendance at the March meeting.
Brad Pierce, the chair of the roundtable, suggested that perhaps he and Fronapfel should “reach out to the FAA again and express our frustration that they’re not here.”
Lone Tree City Councilmember Mike Anderson, a member of the roundtable, said the community outreach committee has identi ed FAA engagement and participation as a priority.
“To solve problems, we need the FAA involved. Even if we don’t like what they say, we’ve got to have the conversations and try to nd solutions,” Anderson said.
Formation of two committees
During the meeting, Fronapfel proposed the formation of two committees to help address resident concerns — a community-focused committee and a technical working group that would involve the FAA.
At the last Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority Board of Commis-
sioners meeting, it was decided that a more community-focused committee that involved the Quiet Skies Over Arapahoe County group would be formed, Fronapfel said.
Fronapfel said he thinks it would make sense to make that committee an o cial subcommittee of the noise roundtable.
“ e FAA does recognize the roundtable as the community’s representation on noise issues and environmental issues at the airport, and so if we can make that a subcommittee of … the noise roundtable, that would be — that’d be ideal,” Fronapfel said. “We’ll kind of propose that in between this meeting and the next roundtable meeting, and come back to you guys on a request for that.”
Another committee Fronapfel asked the noise roundtable to consider forming is a sub-roundtable technical working group to explore and recommend solutions to the issues caused by the extended training pattern tra c.
Based on the airport’s understanding, the purpose of the working group is to address an issue that’s been identi ed at the airport and assign technical people to that working group to try to identify solutions.
“From what we understand, it kind of triggers the FAA — because in their view, it’s an o cial subgroup of the roundtable — and it triggers the FAA to assign assets and assign technical expertise to this group,” Fronapfel said. “I understand, from talking to people in the noise industry, that this has been successful at other airports.”
e group would likely include FAA representatives, Centennial Airport o cials, noise roundtable members and subject matter experts.
“We’re obviously working really hard to nd any kind of path to a solution to this problem. And that’s one path that we’ve identi ed as a possibility, and so we want to leverage that as quickly as we can,” Fronapfel said.
Fronapfel said he and Pierce sent an email Feb. 14 requesting the FAA form and participate in the working group.
“We have not received a response o cially from the FAA. ey have acknowledged that they received that request, and so we’re hoping that they move forward with that,” Fronapfel said.
Members of the noise roundtable approved a motion to form the technical working group as a subcommittee of the noise roundtable.
During the March meeting, aviation attorney Dan Reimer explained the legal limitations the airport faces when it comes to addressing resident
Reimer, who is the principal of Daniel S. Reimer LLC, provides legal services to several aviation clients including the Grand Junction Regional Airport and the Northern Colorado Regional Airport, Pierce said.
“I have litigated a number of cases concerning airport noise rules,” Reimer said. “What we are faced with is really a development in the law over the last 50 years, from about the
“And it is important to think about this as an evolution, because the law as it existed in the 1970s is not the same as the law as it exists today.”
What exists today is the “Swiss cheese” theory in which there are multiple, overlapping legal standards that limit the ability of a local airport to implement mandatory restrictions, Reimer explained.
“All the layers added together make it very, very hard for local communities and airport operators to restrict aircraft operations or aeronautical activities in the interest of noise or safety,” he said.
One of the legal issues that dominates this eld is the topic of preemption, he said, and that is the balance between federal government regulation and what local airports can do.
“ e federal government has assumed for itself exclusive jurisdiction over the regulation of airspace, the regulation of pilots, and the regulation of aircraft,” he said. “No entity — the airport operator, the local government, the state — can restrict the movement of aircraft in ight. at is within the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal government and shared with the pilot in command of the aircraft.”
Reimer said the airport proprietor, which in Centennial Airport’s case is the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority, may or may not be able to put conditions on the use of an airport, such as a nighttime curfew.
Implementing such types of conditions, however, can be di cult given the passage of the Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990, also referred to as ANCA.
ANCA resulted in some louder types of aircraft being phased out, Reimer explained.
e FAA has a way of rating aircraft based on their noise emissions, labeling the aircraft as stage one, stage two and so on. e higher the stage number, the quieter the aircraft is, Reimer said.
“ANCA was responsible for the phase out of those loud stage two aircraft,” Reimer said. “But as part of the deal for phasing out those louder older stage two aircraft, ANCA made it harder for airport operators to restrict stage three aircraft.”
For airport operators to impose a noise or access restriction on stage three aircraft, certain criteria has to be met to the FAA’s satisfaction, as FAA approval is required, he said.
A noise or access restriction is broadly de ned “to be pretty much anything and everything that would restrict the operation of stage three
aircraft in an interest of reducing the noise,” Reimer said.
“ e FAA has approved zero stage three noise or access restrictions in the 30 plus years since ANCA was enacted,” Reimer said. “So that bar is so high and so intimidating that very few airports and very few communities have even tried.”
ere are a few airports around the U.S. that do have required noise standards and mandatory curfews, he noted. However, in each of those instances, those restrictions were in e ect before ANCA was enacted and were restrictions that were grandfathered in, he said.
Another layer in the swiss cheese theory is the strings associated with the federal grant funding the airport gets.
“Each and every grant agreement that the airport authority signs with the Federal Aviation Administration comes with — in addition to the normal terms and conditions of any contract — it comes with 39 di erent assurances on not just how that particular grant project will go, but how the airport will be run,” Reimer said.
One of the grant assurances is that the airport sponsor must make the airport available for public use on reasonable terms and without unjust discrimination, he said.
Other grant assurances state that the airport sponsor may establish conditions to be met by all users of the airport, and may prohibit or limit any type of aeronautical use of the airport if such actions are necessary for safety reasons.
“What the FAA means by that is necessary in our view, in the FAA’s view. So they view themselves to be the nal arbiter of what is safe or unsafe to occur at and around airports,” he said. “And they take a pretty dim view about restrictions that are imposed by airport operators in the interest of safety.”
In many instances where airports attempt to implement a restriction, such as not operating jets at a small airport, the FAA will typically look at the case and determine the restriction is not necessary for the safe operation of the airport.
“ ere have been many instances where airports have said, ‘We’re concerned about this activity,’ — jet tra c, whatever it may be. And in a lot of … those instances, the FAA has said, ‘We look at it independently. We don’t think that that activity is inherently unsafe. And so we would view it as being unreasonable for the airport operator and therefore a violation of these grant assurances,’” Reimer said.
e overlapping legal standards — such as preemption issues, ANCA, and grant assurances — can limit what power local airports and communities have.
“It’s really that, kind of, overlapping set of standards and the interplay among these things that really add to the challenge for local communities who understandably want to reduce the noise exposure associated with an airport,” Reimer said.
“I would say it is fair to say that the FAA is generally viewed as being antagonistic towards mandatory noise rules. I’m not sure there’s a more polite way to say it than that,” he said.
One question raised was what would happen if the Centennial Airport did not accept grant funding or was to violate the grant assurances.
“ e grant funding from the federal government is the lifeblood of most airports. It represents millions and millions of dollars in contributions,” Reimer said. “ ere really is no way, as a practical matter, that an airport like this one could go without the grant funding.”
On top of that, there is an idea that the FAA could not only suspend an airport’s eligibility for future grant payments, but could potentially come against airports for the repayment of past grants that have been issued, he said.
“So that is also what is at stake, and again, another reason why airports typically don’t cross the FAA when it comes to these issues. Because your payment under existing grants, your eligibility for future grants, and potentially the repayment (of) past grants is what’s at stake,” Reimer said.
Reimer told attendees a key takeaway is that the regulation of aircraft and ight is preempted, and while there is some theoretical ability to restrict aircraft, the ability of airport operators to impose mandatory restrictions on aircraft in the interest of reducing and abating noise is “a nonzero sum that’s as close to zero as one can get, based on the track record at airports across country.”
“I’m not saying that airports (are) powerless. I’m not saying that the community is powerless,” he said. “ ere are a lot of tools that are available and so I am not doomy and gloomy about this particular topic. I think there is a lot of good work that is going on.”
ese tools include the airport having voluntary noise abatement
measures, o ering education and outreach to the pilot community, giving recommendations to the FAA and land use compatibility planning, he said.
“It’s just when it comes to mandatory use restrictions, there is little that can be done,” Reimer said.
Centennial Airport’s legislative goals Fronapfel told attendees he would be traveling to Washington D.C. this month to communicate the airport’s legislative priorities.
One of the top priorities is emphasizing more local control to address aircraft noise issues.
“Obviously, based on Dan (Reimer)’s legal brie ng tonight, it doesn’t sound like we have any options under the current structure. However, we can pressure our legislative o cials to change the law to accommodate that — and we’ve done that in the past,” Fronapfel said. “It’d be a tall order and a long, kind of, process … but it’s worth pursuing.”
Another priority is replacing leaded fuel with alternative, unleaded fuels and having the federal government provide incentives to accelerate that transition, he said.
“Right now, the stated goal is 2030 from the FAA. We think it can and should happen much, much sooner than that. And so we’re going to carry that message to our representatives,” he said.
Other priorities include increasing penalties for pointing lasers at aircraft — which is something Fronapfel said the Centennial Airport has not been immune to — and requesting the increased airport improvement program funding.
“Everybody in the community and in this room are really looking for an immediate solution,” he said. “And we’re also looking for that as well.”
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LOT 1, BLOCK 5, CHERRY CREEK FARM
SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 5, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 10205 E Peakview Ave, Englewood, CO 80111-6107.
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, 05/10/2023, 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: 3/16/2023
Last Publication: 4/13/2023
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: 01/06/2023
Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado
By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Alison L Berry #34531
N. April Winecki #34861
David R. Doughty #40042
Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592
Lynn M. Janeway
Original Grantor(s)
William G. Reedy
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for First Horizon Home Loan Corporation, its successors and assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Citibank, N.A., not in its individual capacity but solely as Owner Trustee for New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust 2018-5
Date of Deed of Trust
January 27, 2005
County of Recording
Arapahoe
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
February 03, 2005
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
B5016575
Original Principal Amount
$154,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$121,106.08
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A
FIRST LIEN.
ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A"
Also known by street and number as: 4585 South Elati Street, Englewood, CO 80110.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/19/2023, 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: 2/23/2023
Last Publication: 3/23/2023
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
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EXTENDED;
DATE: 12/16/2022
Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado
By: Susan Sandstrom,Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Amanda Ferguson #44893
Heather Deere #28597
Toni M. Owan #30580
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, PC 355 Union Blvd., Ste. 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155
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vised 1/2015
EXHIBIT A 0614-2022
That part of Lot 5, Block 1, Jernberg Subdivision, described as follows: Beginning at a point 135.3 feet North of the Southwest corner of Lot 5;
Thence North along the West line of said Lot 5, 60 feet; Thence East 82.48 feet, more or less, to the East line of said Lot 5; Thence South along the East line of said Lot 5, 60 feet; Thence West 82.48 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning; and that part of Block 2, Wollenweber`s Broadway Gardens, adjoining the above described property, described as follows: Beginning at a point 135.3 feet North of the Southeast corner of Lot 5, Block 1, Jernberg Subdivision, which point of beginning is 369.3 feet, more or less, West and 135.3 feet North of the Southeast corner of Block 2, Wollenweber`s Broadway Gardens, the true point of beginning; Thence North 60 feet along the East line of Lot 5, Block 1, Jernberg Subdivision; Thence East 44.43 feet; Thence South 60 feet; Thence West 44.43 feet to the point of beginning, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.
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First Publication: 2/23/2023
Last Publication: 3/23/2023
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
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CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0612-2022
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 16, 2022, 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)
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 10, BLOCK 1, WILLOW CREEK FILING NO. 5, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
Also known by street and number as: 7855 South Trenton Street, Centennial, CO 80112.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
If applicable, a description of any changes to the deed of trust described in the notice of election and demand pursuant to affidavit as allowed by statutes: C.R.S.§ 38-35-109(5)
LEGAL CO-GRANTOR'S NAME HAS BEEN CORRECTED BY SCRIVENER'S AFFIDAVIT RECORDED 03/09/2022 AT RECEPTION NO. E2027163 IN THE RECORDS OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY.
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, 04/19/2023, 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.
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DATE: 12/16/2022
Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado
By: Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Alison L Berry #34531
N. April Winecki #34861
David R. Doughty #40042
Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592
Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990
Attorney File # 21-025829
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
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOTS 7 AND 8, BLOCK 43, SOUTH BROADWAY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
Also known by street and number as: 4430 S Sherman Street, Englewood, CO 80113.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/19/2023, 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: 2/23/2023
Last Publication: 3/23/2023
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: 12/20/2022
Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado
By: Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Alison L Berry #34531
N. April Winecki #34861
David R. Doughty #40042
Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592
Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990
Attorney File # 22-028970
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. 0618-2022
First Publication: 2/23/2023
Last Publication: 3/23/2023
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0622-2022
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On December 30, 2022, 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)
MARIA WALTER
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION
SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMI-
NEE FOR EVERETT FINANCIAL, INC. D/B/A SUPREME LENDING
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, 05/03/2023, 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: 3/9/2023
Last Publication: 4/6/2023
of
Littleton
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: 12/30/2022
Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado
By: Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Anna Johnston #51978
Ryan Bourgeois #51088
Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557
Randall M. Chin #31149
Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711
Attorney File # 00000009667577
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. 0622-2022
First Publication: 3/9/2023
Last Publication: 4/6/2023
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0017-2023
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On January 10, 2023, 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)
Gina Lynn Rennick
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR THRIVE MORTGAGE, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY
Date of Deed of Trust
July 12, 2019 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust
July 16, 2019 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
D9069609 Original Principal Amount $260,200.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $232,107.43
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.
EXTENDED;
DATE: 01/10/2023
Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado
By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Alison L Berry #34531
N. April Winecki #34861
David R. Doughty #40042
Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592
Lynn M. Janeway #15592
Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 20-024184
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 0017-2023 LEGAL DESCRIPTION
CONDOMINIUM UNIT 3, BUILDING A, THE LEFT BANK CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP OF THE LEFT BANK CONDOMINIUMS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO RECORDED JANUARY 24, 1972, UNDER RECEPTION NO.1269988 AND THE AMENDED AND RESTATED CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR THE LEFT BANK CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED JUNE 19, 2017 UNDER RECEPTION NO. D7068337, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. APN #: 032072326
Legal Notice No. 0017-2023
First Publication: 3/16/2023
Last Publication: 4/13/2023
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent City and County
Public Notice
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for the Cities of Centennial and Greenwood Village, and Unincorporated Areas of Arapahoe County, Colorado, Case No. 21-08-0505P. The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solicits technical information or comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for your community. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. The FIRM and, if applicable, the FIS report have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. For more information on the proposed flood hazard determinations and information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA’s website at https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/BFE_Statu s/bfe_main.asp, or call the FEMA Map Information eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627).
Legal Notice No. 531254-60254
First Publication: March 16, 2023
Last Publication: March 23, 2023
Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt ONSLOW BAY FINANCIAL LLC Date of Deed of Trust August 26, 2016 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 29, 2016 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D6096088 Original Principal Amount $394,250.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $234,576.60
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 of the terms thereof
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 1, BLOCK 8, AMENDED PLAT OF CHERRY CREEK VISTA, FILING NO. 6, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
Also known by street and number as: 11107
EAST BERRY AVENUE, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80111.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY
SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Also known by street and number as: 5720 S Lowell Blvd, Littleton, CO 80123.
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, 05/10/2023, 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
Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ARAPAHOE COUNTY COLORADO HOTEL & RESTAURANT NEW LIQUOR LICENSE
In accordance with Colorado Revised Statutes, Betiel LLC d/b/a 5 Star Cafe has requested the Arapahoe County Liquor Authority to grant a new Hotel & Restaurant Liquor License at 8450 E. Iliff Avenue, Unit 4, Denver, CO 80231. A public hearing will be held through remote participation at the County Adminisration Building, 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO 80120-1136, via telephone. Members of the public may participate telephonically by calling (719) 569-5048, and when prompted enter Phone Conference ID: 860 405 016# on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as the calendar of the Liquor Authority permits.
OFFICER(S): TIBLETS SEYUM, MANAGING MEMBER, 1045 S. LAREDO WAY, AURORA, CO 80017.
The application and additional information are available in the County Attorney’s Office, County Administration Building, 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, Colorado 80120-1136. Due to Covid-19 Restrictions, our office is closed to the public without an appointment Please direct all inquiries by telephone to the Arapahoe County Liquor Licensing Authority at 303-795-4539. Petitions or Remonstrances may be filed at the County Attorney’s Office on or before the date of the hearing. BY ORDER OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY LIQUOR AUTHORITY
Littleton. Next Depot Gallery show will be “ e Great Outdoors,” opening March 21. See depotartgallery.org and townhallartscenter. org.
Thesis exhibit e Center for Visual Art, 965 Santa Fe Dr., Denver, presents the BFA esis exhibit for 19 Metro State student artists opening April 7.
Miners Alley
Miners Alley eater, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden, presents “I Hate Hamlet” March 31 to April 23. 303-935-3044, minersalley.com.
Lone Tree
Danu, hailing from County
Waterford in Ireland, performs at 8 p.m. on March 18 at Lone Tree Art Center, followed by San Jose Taiko-Japanese Drumming at 8 p.m. March 24. See lonetreeartscenter.org.
Audubon program
Denver Audubon is accepting applications for its next Audubon Master Birder program, which begins in July. (O ered every other year.) e Soaring Soiree, aka Spring Bene t, will be from 6 to 9 p.m. on June 15 at the Baldoria on the Water, 146 Van Gordon St., Lakewood. Tickets, $115. An online auction will run 10 days in advance of the event and culminate at the event. Keynote speaker will be Ti any Kersten, who tallied a lower 48 Big Year of 726 species.
For the kids
e Spring Festival, “Hop and
Shop,” will be held at Englewood’s Belleview Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 1. e Egg Hunt starts at 11 a.m. and is for ages 8 and younger. A sensory friendly egg hunt is open to all ages.
Active aging
e Englewood Active Aging Expo will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. on April 27 and there is a call for exhibitors. Malley Recreation Center, 3380 S. Lincoln St., Englewood.
Library needs trustee
ere is an open position on the Arapahoe Libraries’ Board of Trustees, which meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at various libraries. Applications must be received by March 26 at 4 p.m. See arapahoelibraries.org/board-of-trustees or call 303-LIBRARY.
*See our website for details
ColoradoCommunityMedia
Tiffeni Contiguglia, Clerk
DATE OF APPLICATION: January 24, 2023
Legal Notice No. Arap 1162
First Publication: March 16, 2023
Last Publication: March1 6, 2023
Publisher: Englewood Herald Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen Public Notice
ARAPAHOE COUNTY AMENDED NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO LDC21-003, LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 3, SECTION 3-3.2, CHAPTER 4, DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS, AND CHAPTER 7, DEFINITIONS, TO ADD ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
PROPOSAL: The applicant, Arapahoe County, is proposing amendments to the Land Development Code for Chapter 3, Section 3-3.2, Permitted Uses; Chapter 4 Development Guidelines and Standards; and Chapter 7, Definitions to add Accessory Dwelling Units as an allowed land use in conjunction with single-family detached dwellings in the A-E and A-1 agricultural zoning districts, in the RR-A, RR-B, RR-C, R-1-A, R-1-B, R-1-C, R-1-D, and R-2-A residential zoning districts, in the MU mixed-use zoning district, in the R-2, R-3, R-3S, R-4, R-5 obsolete zoning districts, and within planned unit developments except where they are expressly prohibited.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 21, 2023, the Arapahoe County Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing at 6:30 P.M., or as soon as possible thereafter at 6954 S. Lima Street, Arapahoe Room, Centennial, CO 80122; at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the abovedescribed LDC21-003, Land Development Code Amendment to add Accessory Dwelling Unit uses. The agenda will typically be posted by the Friday afternoon preceding the hearing and can be viewed on our website at https://arapahoe.legistar.com/Calendar.
More information about this proposal is available at the offices of the Arapahoe County Public Works and Development Department, Planning Division, 6924 S Lima St., Centennial CO 80112 (please call ahead to schedule an appointment), by calling 720-874-6650, or by emailing Planning@ arapahoegov.com during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday).
Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board
Legal Notice No. Arap 1166
First Publication: March 16, 2023
Last Publication: March 16, 2023
Publisher: Englewood Herald Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, the Centennial City Council passed on first reading:
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-O-03
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE ACCEPTANCE AND ON THE PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS SEEKING THE APPROVAL OF A PERMIT OR LICENSE, INCLUDING APPLICATIONS FOR OR ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS AND BUSINESS LICENSES, FOR OUTDOOR PICKLEBALL COURTS LOCATED WITHIN 500 FEET OF RESIDENTIAL ZONED OR RESIDENTIALLY USED LAND AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk. The ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, 303-754-3324. The full text of the ordinance is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com.
By:Barbara Setterlind, MMC, City Clerk
Legal Notice No. 531247-60247
First Publication: March 16, 2023
Last Publication: March 16, 2023
Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen
Public Notice
ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO
PUBLIC NOTICE & OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the general public and any interested parties are invited to provide comment and input regarding the County’s plan to utilize HOME Investment Partnerships Program-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) funds to address community needs, reduce homelessness and increase housing stability.
The County’s HOME-ARP Allocation plan establishes funding priorities and allocations for the $2,691,031 one-time entitlement program, and will be submitted for approval as part of a substantial amendment to the County’s 2021 Annual Action Plan.
Arapahoe County, Community Development
Housing and Homeless Services staff will complete a Study Session and Business Meeting with the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) to review the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan and provide an opportunity for public comment and feedback.
The BOCC study session, which is open to the public, will be held in person on Tuesday March 21, 2023 at 2:00 PM or shortly thereafter in the West Hearing Room of the County Administration Building, located at 5334 S Prince Street, Littleton, CO 80120.
Following the study session, the BOCC will host a Business Meeting, which is open to the public, on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 9:30 AM or shortly thereafter in the East Hearing Room of the County Administration Building, located at 5334 S Prince Street, Littleton, CO 80120 to approve the HOME-
and authorize submittal of the
and approval.
Interested parties can view and access the public meeting through the County website: https://www. arapahoegov.com/1617/Public-Meetings-LiveStreaming or https://arapahoe.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx.
To comment virtually during the public comment period, interested parties may call 855-436-3656 and, when prompted to, press *3 to be entered into the speaking queue.
If you need special accommodations or translation services to attend a public meeting or submit comments, or if you would like to request related documents in a language other than English, please contact Jeremy Fink (jfink@arapahoegov. com or 303 738-8062) at least 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting to ensure we can accommodate your request.
Legal Notice No. Arap 1168
First Publication: March 16, 2023
Last Publication: March 16, 2023
Publisher: Englewood Herald Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen Public Notice
ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
To whom it may concern: This notice is given with regard to items in the custody of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office that have been released for public auction. The Sheriff’s Office will release numerous items including but not limited to, bicycles, jewelry, audio/ visual equipment, automotive parts, tools, sports equipment (such as camping, rafting, skiing gear, etc.), household goods and other items of personal property to a private auction company identified as Roller Auction. These items will be released for on-line bidding on the last Tuesday of each month and the auction is open to the public.
If any citizen believes they have property in the possession of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office that can be identified, and for which they can show proof of ownership associated with a written report that has been filed with the Sheriff’s Office prior to this announcement, can contact the evidence section of the Sheriff’s Office.
Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board
Legal Notice No. Arap 1167
First Publication: March 16, 2023
Last Publication: March 16, 2023
Publisher: Englewood Herald Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen
Notice
related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the RE or grantee (Arapahoe County).
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about 4/3/2023 Arapahoe County will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the release of HOME funds, under title II of the CranstonGonzales National Affordable Housing Act, to undertake the following project:
Project Title: Eagle Street Homes
Project: This project will provide 93 new family units affordable for households with incomes ranging from 30% - 80% AMI. The Average Income mid-point is 48% of the Area Medium Income (AMI) with 23% of the units as 1 Bedroom (BDr), 51% at 2 BDR and 26 % 3 BDr Location: 14875 E 2nd Ave, Aurora, CO 80012.
Estimated Cost: Roughly up to $500,000 in Arapahoe County HOME funds. The total estimated Phase I project cost is $27.5 million.
SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
FINDING OF NO
Arapahoe County has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at Arapahoe County, Community Resources, 1690 W Littleton Blvd, Littleton, CO 80110; or contact 303-847-8066; Lescott@arapahoegov.com the record is available for review, or requested via phone or email, and may be examined or copied weekdays 8A.M to4:30P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to Arapahoe County, Community resources. All comments received by 4/3/2023 will be considered by Arapahoe County prior to authorizing the submission of a request for Release of Funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
Arapahoe County, Katherine Smith, Arapahoe County Director of Community Resources, in his/ her capacity as Official Title consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s State’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows Arapahoe County to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD/State will accept objections to its release of funds and Arapahoe County’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer Arapahoe County; (b) Arapahoe County has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or
undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD/State; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be preparedand submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to Naomi Girghi, Acting CPD Region VIII Director at CPD_COVID-190EE-DEN@hud.gov . Potential
Name and Title of RE Certifying Officer: Katherine Smith, Director Community Resources Arapahoe County KSmith@arapahoegov.com 303-738-8041
Legal Notice No. Arap 1169
First Publication: March 16, 2023
Last Publication: March 16, 2023
Publisher: Englewood Herald Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen
Metropolitan Districts
Public Notice
CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Centennial, Colorado will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. regarding ORDINANCE 2023-O-03, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE ACCEPTANCE AND ON THE PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS SEEKING THE APPROVAL OF A PERMIT OR LICENSE, INCLUDING APPLICATIONS FOR OR ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS AND BUSINESS LICENSES, FOR OUTDOOR PICKLEBALL COURTS LOCATED WITHIN 500 FEET OF RESIDENTIAL ZONED OR RESIDENTIALLY USED LAND AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The public hearing will be held at the Centennial Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Council Chambers, Centennial, Colorado 80112. Copies of Ordinance No. 2023-O-03 are available for inspection by the public on the City’s website: www.centennialco.gov. Interested parties may file written comments with the City Clerk, at: councilcomments@centennialco.gov or by mailing them to City Clerk, 13133 E. Arapahoe Rd, Centennial, CO 80112 any time prior to March 21, 2023. Any written comments received will be provided to City Council prior to the Public Hearing and made part of the record.
By:Barbara Setterlind, MMC, City Clerk
Legal Notice No. 531248-60248
First Publication: March 16, 2023 Last Publication: March 16, 2023 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial
