Centennial Citizen 042723

Therapy dogs join Arapahoe County Sheri ’s O ce

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opposes construction defect laws Members urge reform

BY TAYLER SHAW TSHAW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

As the number of municipalities opposing Colorado Senate Bill 23-213 grows, the Centennial City Council is voicing its opposition not only to the bill, but also state construction defect laws, which the o cials say limits forsale multifamily residential development.

“Our condo units used to be 20% of our total units of property, singlefamily residential property. We’re now down to 3%,” said Councilmember Christine Sweetland. “Having an entire segment of the marketplace removed is not helping with the price points in our city and our state.”

e council unanimously passed a resolution opposing the construction defect laws during its April 18 council meeting.

Otis and Bear sworn in

BY TAYLER SHAW TSHAW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e sound of applause, laughter and puppies barking echoed at the Arapahoe County Sheri ’s O ce as Sheri Tyler Brown swore in two new school therapy puppies, Otis and Bear.

Otis, an 8-week-old black Labrador, will work alongside Deputy Drew Matthews, a school resource o cer who works at Byers and Deer Trail schools

Bear, an 8-week-old chocolate Labrador, is teamed up with Deputy Candace Gray, a school resource o cer at Cherry Creek Academy. Starting next school year, the pair will divide their time between all the Cherry Creek Schools in Centennial and unincorporated Arapahoe County.

“ is puts us at ve therapy dogs that are connected to our school resource o cers, which is amazing. And they voluntarily take this on,” Brown said during the April 20 swearing-in ceremony.

e other therapy dogs include Rex and Zeke, who work in Little-

ton Public Schools, and Riley, who works in Cherry Creek Schools.

“I want to thank Cherry Creek Schools, and Deer Trail and Byers, and Littleton Schools for … their willingness to jump into this program with us and seeing the bene ts,” Brown said.

Tom Turrell, the superintendent of the Byers School District 32-J, said he can’t share his support enough.

“Out of both Byers and Deer Trail, we work hand-in-hand in many, many projects, and this

“I think this resolution gives us an opportunity to really go to our state legislators and let them know the impact that it’s having on our community,” Sweetland said.

According to the city’s sta report, the construction defect laws include the Construction Defect Action Reform Act, portions of the Colorado Consumer Protection Act, and “other laws related to construction defects.”

“Despite a desire for developers to o er for-sale condominium development, nearly all of the development has been apartment construction,” the sta report states.

e report noted that, according to the University of Colorado’s 2023 Business Economic Outlook, apartments

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Sheri Tyler Brown swears in Bear, left and Otis during the April 20 swearing-in ceremony at the Arapahoe County Sheri ’s O ce.

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Colorado Community Media sta wins 8 awards

COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Colorado Community Media sta netted eight awards during the annual Top of the Rockies contest hosted by the Society for Professional Journalists, or SPJ, in downtown Denver on April 22.

With 24 newspapers across the

Front Range, CCM reporters competed in the “Large Newsroom” category, which included larger publications and outlets from Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Wyoming. CCM had two rst-place honors. Evergreen reporter Deb Hurley Brobst took the top honors in the category of Obit Reporting for her article on Mandi Evans, who “gave more to the community than great food.”

South Metro Editor elma Grimes took rst place in the Mental Health writing category for a series she and

two high school interns wrote in 2022. e “Need to Succeed” series broke down how the combination of college costs, social media and parent and societal expectations is costing kids their childhoods.

Several CCM sta members won second-place honors.

Luke Zarzecki took second place in the Feature: Long Form category for his story titled, “Uprooting the American dream: Opinions changing about lush lawns.”

For general reporting in a series or package, several south metro sta members combined for a secondplace award. Former reporters

Jessica Gibbs and Elliott Wenzler along with Grimes and current CCM reporter McKenna Harford took an extensive look throughout 2022 at

termination of former superintendent Corey Wise.

In Enterprise Reporting, former Littleton reporter Robert Tann won for his in-depth look at police chases that span over Douglas and Arapahoe counties.

Arvada Reporter Rylee Dunn won third place for her in-depth look at parents in the Je erson County School District. Dunn’s article, “Inside Je co Kids First, and Ganahl’s furor over students,” won in the Education: News category.

For extended coverage, CCM’s Digital Editor Deborah Grigsby won third-place honors for her coverage of mobile home legislation in 2022. In design, CCM’s Tom Fildey won third place for Single Page Design where he featured a photo page of a wild re impacting bighorn sheep.

Current and former members of the Colorado Community Media sta celebrate eight awards at the annual Top of the Rockies event hosted by the Society of Professional Journalists. The competition includes submissions from professionals in New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming and Utah.

make up roughly 95% of multifamily units built since 2010.

“ e imbalance is a result of developers’ concerns about potential construction defects litigation and related insurance costs of for-sale condominiums,” according to the Business Economic Outlook.

In a previous interview with Colorado Community Media, Ted Leighty — the CEO of the Colorado Association of Home Builders — explained the importance of condominiums, as they provide places for young professionals and families to achieve homeownership and for empty nesters to downsize.

Multifamily for-sale condominiums went from roughly 20% of the market, going into the recession, to about 2% of the market by 2017, Leighty said. By 2019, it rose to about 12% of the market, but then the pandemic hit.

“We made it really, really easy to sue for what they call ‘construction defects’ on multifamily for-sale

condominiums,” Leighty said. “ at product has been absolutely missed in this marketplace and it has certainly contributed to our inability to keep up with demand.”

Centennial’s sta report said that even though Colorado enacted modi cations to the construction defect laws in 2017, “increased costs and risk of development have not changed su ciently for developers to construct those projects.”

According to the approved resolution, Centennial “opposes the construction defect laws and strongly urges its legislators to bring legislation to modify these laws so that for-sale condominium development can be made available to the city’s current and future residents.”

Construction defect laws and Senate Bill 23-213

Centennial’s resolution noted the state legislature is currently considering Colorado Senate Bill 23-213, which is a land-use bill that aims to address Colorado’s housing issues by increasing residential density.

According to authors of the bill, a primary goal is stopping communities from exclusionary zoning that

prohibits the construction of multifamily housing.

Exclusionary zoning laws place restrictions on the types of homes that can be built in a neighborhood. Oftentimes, these laws prohibit multifamily homes and set limits on building heights.

Numerous municipalities oppose the proposed state legislation, including Centennial, Lone Tree, Westminster, Castle Rock, Englewood and Broom eld, with many citing concerns about the preemption of local control.

In its resolution opposing construction defect laws, Centennial said it is “wholly inconsistent for the Colorado State Legislature to mandate compliance with stateimposed housing requirements and to preempt local government land use authority without also addressing the state-created construction defects laws and the impact of such laws on local housing diversity and a ordability.”

“ e people I’ve talked to that are in support of Senate Bill 23-213 seem to be in denial of the fact that condominiums are not being built on any large scale anywhere in the state of Colorado. And I think we need to be bold. We need to be resolute,” said Councilmember Mike Sutherland.

Centennial’s opposition to Senate Bill 23-213

Centennial City Council unanimously passed a resolution earlier this month opposing Senate Bill 23213 and urging its legislators to vote against “this unprecedented and irresponsible preemption of local powers,” as the resolution states.

In its resolution, the city said, in part, that “collaboration, cooperation, and local empowerment — not top-down statewide mandates and giveaways to special interests — are the solution to Colorado’s a ordable housing problem.”

e resolution listed ways Centennial believes the bill “undermines and harms” its local land-use interests, including ignoring the city’s local housing e orts — such as its housing study, which is partially funded by the Colorado Department of Local A airs.

Centennial Mayor Stephanie Piko and Sweetland testi ed April 6 before the Senate Committee on Local Government and Housing, explaining their opposition to the bill.

During the April 18 meeting, Piko said the bill includes a lot of case studies from across the country to support its proposals.

“Part of my testimony was to say they missed the largest case study of all, and that was construction defects and how it had negatively impact housing in the state of Colorado,” Piko said. “ is is obviously something that we think the legislature needs to address immediately, if not sooner.”

‘The founding principle of it is wrong’

In an interview with Colorado Community Media regarding the proposed state legislation, Piko highlighted the principle of home rule.

Home rule is a form of governing that is “de ned by the citizens of a municipality or county that allows for more control over matters of

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local signi cance,” according to the Legislative Council Sta , the nonpartisan research and support service agency for the Colorado General Assembly.

Voters in a municipality can decide to adopt home rule and detail the structure and powers of the local government, per the Legislative Council Sta .

“ e underlying principle of preemption is where the state … has overstepped,” Piko said about the senate bill. “If they’re going after preemption of local control, especially when it’s constitutionally protected, they’re going to run into issues with … municipalities.”

In an interview earlier this month, Rep. Steven Woodrow, who co-authored the proposed legislation, said the reason the state is taking steps to intervene in local control is because of the excessive use of exclusionary zoning by some Colorado communities.

Woodrow said while some communities have done an “exemplary” job at addressing a ordability, others have not and state intervention is required to stop the growing crisis where housing costs are at an all-time high and availability is at an all-time low.

When asked for her response to this type of reasoning, Piko said, “You can go community to community and make the argument for them to change their policy.”

“Just because another municipality isn’t doing what you would do doesn’t mean that they’re doing the

wrong thing,” she said.

If a community is not happy with the decisions its local o cials are making, then the community has the power to put in new local o cials, she said, adding that, “it’s not that hard to get rid of us.”

Leighty previously told Colorado Community Media that some local elected o cials have expressed concerns that if they approve denser housing units, they could be recalled.

In Centennial, however, Piko said she cannot think of a time that the council turned down an increase in density since she has been on council.

“Every resident is … understanding that we have a housing problem, and that they understand that housing has become una ordable,”

she said. “Based on our — what information I have from our housing study, I think what we need is entrylevel homeownership.”

Piko explained she does not foresee any amendments changing her position on the bill.

“ e founding principle of it is

wrong — it’s still preemption, no matter how much they amend it,” she said. “ ey have good intentions. ey’re doing it the wrong way.”

When asked what she wants Centennial residents to know about the bill and her stance on it, Piko said, “I think it’s important for them to know that our city council appreciates the involvement of our citizens in landuse decisions. And now, what we’re gonna do is ensure that their voice is not taken away.

“Doesn’t mean they’re always going to be happy, doesn’t mean they’re always going to agree,” she added. “But … they are heard and they can understand the direction that the city might have to take.”

To inform residents of the city’s stance on the bill, Centennial launched a webpage, centennialco. gov/Government/Home-Rule. Residents can also reach out to members of the council by nding their contact information online at centennialco.gov/Government/ Mayor-Council/Elected-O cials.

South Metro Editor elma Grimes contributed to this article.

‘The founding principle of it is wrong — it’s still preemption, no matter how much they amend it. They have good intentions. They’re doing it the wrong way.’

Stephanie Piko, Centennial mayor

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A look at property taxes supporting South Suburban

Increases, costs examined

BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

On May 2, South Suburban Parks and Recreation district residents will elect two board members to the district’s ve-member board of directors.

As part of its responsibilities in governing the district, the board sets the annual budget, which includes setting mill levies.

South Suburban, which formed in 1959, is a regional provider of parks and recreation services.

irty-nine percent of the district’s funding comes from property taxes, communications manager Becky Grubb wrote in an email to Colorado Community Media.

Property taxes are used to fund capital projects, administration costs, operations and maintenance for parks, trails and open spaces and to subsidize non-fee-based programming, Grubb wrote.

How much do you pay South Suburban?

South Suburban residents currently pay about $8.43 in tax to the district per $1,000 of assessed property value, according to the district’s 2023 budget. is number has increased by a few cents over recent years, with taxpayers paying about $8.37 in 2020, $8.39 in 2021 and $8.40 in 2022.

In November 2019, voters approved Ballot Issue 7A, which authorized the district to adjust its mill levy rate up or down beginning in 2021 and annually thereafter without voter approval.

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ese adjustments can be made to help o set revenue losses resulting from state-mandated property tax assessment rate reductions, as previously reported by CCM.

Colorado’s residential property tax assessment rate fell to 6.95% from 7.15% in 2021 for property other than muti-family residential property, according to the Colorado General Assembly’s website. e Gallagher Amendment adjusts resi-

dential property tax rates downward over time.

Grubb wrote that the higher mill levies do not mean the district is increasing its revenue – instead, the adjusted rates are to prevent a reduction in revenue from previous years. She said recent mill levy increases have been due to the increase in abatements from the counties.

e district’s mill levies are set through a process that begins in July each year and includes three to six public study sessions, as well as three public hearings at the district’s board meetings, Grubb wrote.

Financial transparency

At an April 12 forum, candidate Elizabeth Watson said nancial transparency would be one of her main goals if elected.

“I am asking for your vote so that I can be transparent with our information, which includes putting nancial information on the back page of the catalogs,” she said. “ ere is absolutely no reason that South Suburban in-district people should be guessing at how much they paid in taxes. ey should absolutely know.”

Recent annual tax rate information can be found at https:// go.boarddocs.com/co/ssprd/Board. nsf/vpublic?open and some older tax rate information is available at https://www.ssprd.org/ReportsAudits-Budgets.

Candidate John Priddy also mentioned nancial transparency in his Q&A for CCM.

“Without a doubt, there are improvements we can make to engage a broader electorate about the elections, taxes and the business of the SSPRD district,” Priddy wrote.

In their Q&As, other candidates, including Michael Edwards, Alexis Barrere and Pam Eller mentioned reponsible tax dollar investment and being good stewards of taxpayers’ money.

All ballots for the board of directors election must be cast by 7 p.m. on May 2, either through mail, a drop-o box or in-person.

Residents pay about $8.43 in tax to the district per $1,000 of assessed property value in 2023. SHUTTERSTOCK

opportunity for our kids is over the top,” Turrell said. “It’s fantastic for us and it’s going to be fantastic for our kids and our sta alike.”

Matthews, who has worked with the Arapahoe County Sheri ’s O ce for 13 years, spoke of the value Otis will bring to the schools.

“Being out in Byers and Deer Trail, they don’t have all the amenities some schools in town have, and I thought it was a great opportunity to have a dog out there for the kids,” he said.

“Just having the dog, it’s amazing how it just opens up kids. ey don’t really think they’re talking to a cop,” he added.

In addition to keeping students safe, he said a school resource o cer should be engaged in the school and connecting with students.

“I am there for the community and the school to serve them, and so is Otis,” Matthews said.

While Otis is the rst school therapy dog for Byers and Deer Trail, Bear is Cherry Creek Schools’ second therapy dog.

Jason Koenig, the chief information o cer for Cherry Creek Schools, said the school district appreciates the partnership with Arapahoe County Sheri ’s O ce.

“To watch the dogs go into schools — whether it’s sta or students that are struggling — it is amazing to see when they walk in, everything calms down,” Koenig said. “ ey really just help the sta and students.”

Gray wanted to become a K-9 handler because she got to see rsthand the impact it had on the community and schools. Her husband, Arapahoe County Sheri Deputy John Gray, is the K-9 handler for Rex, the agency’s rst-ever therapy dog.

“I knew I had to do it,” she said, highlighting the value of the program. “Not only will the dogs do therapy but eventually, down the road, they’ll be trained in some sort of scent work to provide safety and security to our schools as well.”

Gray, who has worked at the agency for 16

years, is the rst woman to be a K-9 handler in the history of the Arapahoe County Sheri ’s O ce, which she said is exciting and provides a good in uence for younger generations.

“I just look forward to working with the community and in a positive way,” she said.

e agency’s therapy dog program originated from deputies who wanted to expand their roles and how they provide service to students, Brown said.

“ e world that we live in makes it di cult sometimes for them (students) to go to school. And then, having police o cers there brings up di erent anxieties,” Brown said. “And ways that we can bridge that gap are through therapy dogs.”  e impact the therapy dogs have is immediate and long-lasting, he said.

“I think the biggest thing that our therapy dog program does is they’re trained therapy dogs that deal with mental health issues,” he added. “ ey lower anxiety inside the school building and around having law enforcement o cers present in a school.”

e agency’s overall school resource o cer program is designed so that the o cers become members of their speci c school community, Brown said.

“And it really comes down to trust,” he said. “Trust is what makes communities thrive, and that’s what our goal is — is to make sure that we’ve instilled trust in the community.

“ at our deputies are there to deal with everything, whether it’s just a bad day of a student waking up and not wanting to go to school, to making sure that that school building is safe to conduct educational operations everyday.”

He wants the community to know that the sheri ’s o ce is not only an enforcement arm.

“We provide so much more to our community, whether it be mental health services with our co-responders, whether it be mental health with our therapy dogs, and whether it’s just somebody that you need to talk to,” Brown said.

“We’re here as a community resource, not just an enforcement of laws.”

Centennial Mayor Stephanie Piko smiles alongside Deputy Candace Gray while holding Bear, one of the newest therapy dogs.

Deputy John Gray smiles alongside therapy dog Rex and Deputy Candace Gray, who is holding Bear, one of the newest therapy dogs.

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The Douglas County School District recently settled a yearlong battle with former superintendent Corey Wise. e district agreed to pay more than $800,000 to settle the legal dispute Wise led shortly after being red without cause in early 2022.

Politics above all FROM THE EDITOR

I am not going to rehash how and why he was red. I think those discussions have been extensive. However, I will talk about a statement Wise made in concluding the battle. Wise told reporters he hoped the settlement would push more school districts and boards to stop putting politics ahead of students. I doubt if the message he is pushing can even be considered in today’s political world. I would bet I’m not alone in thinking that political views have invaded every aspect of our lives — the toxic problem is not just about our students.

I will start with students and schools. No one can say politics are not in our schools. One could argue that school boards are more about politics than ever.

Look at the Elizabeth School District. Board members resigned even though all of them had conservative political views. However, fear and rumors brought the makeup of the elected board down.

In Douglas County, several of the current board members received voter support because they promised to be against mask mandates during the COVID-19 shutdowns.

Gone are the days where school boards are looking at test scores and seeing what measures need to be taken to improve reading and math scores. Instead, it’s the trigger words that lead to battles over critical race theory, social-emotional learning and masks.

As a parent, I want an emphasis placed on reading, writing, math and good student-to-teacher ratios. All the shouting, bickering and politics has me agreeing with the parents who pull their kids out of public schools for home schooling or other options.

Wise’s point goes far beyond schools. Political bickering from our two major parties has gone to extremes that most Americans are sick of.

Political ghting prevents this country’s lawmakers from compromising to produce sensible legislation in key areas. Homelessness, a ordable housing, in ation, crime — all of these need focus and attention.

However, one side will introduce legislation only to have the other vehemently hate it. Compromise may happen in some areas — but it’s rare.

Our lawmakers are threatened by party leaders from voting for bills introduced by the other side. Sensible gun control should be discussed and debated. What is good for this country? What might stop some of these mass shootings?

However, it won’t happen because every time a tragedy takes place the left screams gun control while the right barks about the Second Amendment. What if they came together, talked and discussed true solutions?

In the end, “politics” is like slime, spreading all over, leaving residue, stains and permanent marks that will never be resolved without true e ort.

elma Grimes is the south metro editor for Colorado Community Media.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Play fair with pickleball

Over the past ve years, Centennial’s Homestead in the Willows has built a pickleball community of more than 55 players who have played limited hours on two tennis courts on Friday afternoons through Sunday mornings.

Each day of playing, players laid down court lines using painter’s tape and removed the lines at the end of that day’s play. Participation was negatively impacted because of this requirement of our HOA board.

In January 2023, the HOA board agreed to paint lines for two pickleball courts on one tennis court, and ordered rolling nets for the community. is way the courts can continue to be used as tennis courts and also be used as pickleball courts without the signi cant chore, expense, and waste of putting down and removing the lines each day.

I believe that the moratorium imposed by

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Bring your own ...

We all know what BYOB means right? It’s a restaurant that doesn’t serve alcohol, so the BYOB means bring your own booze. We love those establishments that have a full bar, great wines, and specialty cocktails. And when the food is as good or better than the booze, all the better. But we also love those restaurants that require us to bring our own booze. Maybe it’s because they couldn’t get a liquor license, or maybe they prefer to focus on their passion for the food they cook, and either way, they are still a BYOB.

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What if we thought about this in other areas of life? Even if we aren’t a restauranteur, or even if we are, we face other situations and opportunities in life that require us to bring something else to the game in order to achieve success. What if we thought about changing BYOB to BYOK, bring your own kindness? Or BYOS, bring your own strength. Perhaps it’s BYOP, bring your own peace. As you read this you could probably ll in the blank with, bring your own compas-

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How failed banks impact investors

It can be very unsettling to hear of a bank failure such as Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) last month. Investors may wonder how they should react or if they should adjust their portfolios. First, a little history lesson to put this into perspective.

Economist William Greiner.

Each bank must manage the risk of lending, investing, cash deposits and withdrawals. If any or all of those are out of balance, problems start to percolate. When you have high-risk loans, such as technology start-ups, and you are short on liquidity (more withdrawals than deposits), and the investments backing the deposits decline in value, you have a recipe for failure.

quarters. is downward pressure on bond values and concerns the bank would need to raise capital, caused some technology-focused venture capital companies to remove funds from SVB.

not covered by the $250,000 limit for FDIC insurance.

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When depositors rush to get their money out of a bank that is nancially in trouble, it is called a “run” on the bank. ese are not new and have occurred at di erent levels of severity in the past, the worst in the 1930s during the Great Depression. At that time, there was contagion across many banks, not our current situation. While bank insolvency can often come on the heels of the Federal Reserve Board raising interest rates, that is not solely the cause, according to Mariner Wealth Advisors

Many banks issue loans on real estate or other business collateral.

ey may also use Treasuries to back up deposits. When the Fed raises interest rates, and the value of those Treasury bonds declines, bankers may need to sell at a loss to cover withdrawals. Once this spiral starts, or collateral is devalued due to bad loans, depositors may demand their money causing a run on the bank.

Fed Chairman Jerome Powell remained concerned about in ation when he testi ed before Congress in March. is drove interest rate expectations higher after several interest rate hikes over the last three

It was very fortunate that a contagion was avoided, as the U.S. government response was swift and e ective. Once the facts were released and average depositors realized they were not involved in a bank that does high-risk lending, some of the pressures eased.

Investors will likely review their portfolio to make sure they are not invested in small banks in the venture capital space or have heavy exposure to commercial real estate.

ey may also avoid banks that have not had proper risk management or oversight. ese things created a perfect storm scenario for SVB. It may be wise to stay with large institutions commonly known as “too big to fail” due to their backing by the Fed. Large banks may actually benet from depositors moving money to them from small banks in amounts

Jimmy Stewart as George Bailey in “It’s a Wonderful Life” was able to instill trust in his customers to survive a run on his bank during the Great Depression. In real life during that time, the Emergency Banking Act of 1933 formed the Federal Deposit Insurance known as FDIC. ese days you don’t really run to your bank and can click to manage transactions on your phone. It is not recommended to keep large deposits in any one institution, just as you would not put all of your investments in one individual stock. Work with your wealth advisor to determine the right amount to leave in the bank, which is usually designed for transactions or emergency reserves, not large sums that could be working harder for you elsewhere.

Patricia Kummer has been a Certied Financial Planner professional and a duciary for over 35 years and is managing director for Mariner Wealth Advisors.

sion, grace, awesomeness, courage, hope, or any other positive, encouraging, and a rming word.

So, let’s tackle a few, shall we?

BYOK, bring your own kindness. As I did some research for this column, asking people what they wished the world would bring if they had to bring their own anything, kindness was the number one word. ose I spoke with and others who responded to a survey shared that the ugliness and negativity of the world had them wishing that the world could be a little kinder, well actually, a lot kinder. One respondent was so convicted of this that she felt that, “If we could all just show up with kindness every day, we could actually have a greater impact on the world than climate change e orts, economic shifts, and voting in the right candidate for president.”

BYOS, bring your own strength. Sometimes life deals us a bad or di cult hand. Sometimes we nd ourselves in a season of life where we succumb to our weaknesses, or we see the situation as too much for us to handle; Illness, divorce, addiction, or death in our circle of family and friends, and so many other horrible life events that can cause us to cave. BYOS means that we nd our inner strength, and if we don’t have that strength or can’t nd that strength, we need to BYOS, bring the strength of others who come alongside us, just when we need them the most.

BYOP, bring your own peace. Wow, could this be the most proli c of all

BYO’s? In the agitated world that nds us reading news about road rage, random violence, wars, school or community shootings, or any other topic that drives a wedge between humanity, peace is the most desired of human emotions right now. We live in a world of violence on TV, in the movies, in video games, and it’s all tolerated or worse, accepted as the norm of the world in which we live. BYOP, bring your own peace, this means we can own how we react or respond to each and every news feed or situation we nd ourselves in with peace.

You get the point, right? BYO isn’t restricted to restauranteurs, BYO means we can bring our own anything to each and every situation we face. We all face seasons of life that bring us heartache and anguish, seasons of joy and celebration, and well, just seasons of life. No matter what we face, we, and only we, can determine what we bring to the game or situation. Will it be kindness, strength, peace, hope, grace, love, awesomeness, courage, or hope?

e choice is yours; the choice is ours. It doesn’t matter what other BYO might be, we get to select our own BYO. What’s yours? If your BYO is kindness, please live it. If it’s strength, please own it. And if it’s peace, please keep it. And if it is any other quality or trait that can have a positive impact on our world, please share it. I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@ gmail.com and when we can decide which BYO to live, 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.

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Local foragers teach students to cook with wild foods

ere some see weeds, Erica Davis sees ingredients for delicious soups and salads.

“In urban areas, there are a lot of plants that we call weeds that spring up everywhere, that are widely available to people, that are edible and good,” she said.

Foraging is the act of gathering wild plants from nature, generally to be used for food, and sometimes to make other products. For Davis and other foragers, spring means plants are starting to grow –which means kitchens will soon be full of wild foods ready to be prepared in creative

Across the Front Range and in the mountains, several foragers share their knowledge through cooking classes based on

Why cook with wild food?

Davis, who runs a blog called Wild Food Girl, has upcoming classes in Ramah and Fairplay. Her Arvada class this spring has

“I think one of the biggest challenges with edible wild plants is that people don’t always know how to prepare them,” she said. “We all know how to cook spinach, we all know how to make broccoli — but we don’t all know how to cook tumble mustard so that it tastes good. So in my classes, I like to give students that experience of preparing an edible wild plant — or three — in a way that I think they are going to Davis’ classes begin with an hourlong plant walk where students learn the names of plants and safety and sustainability guidelines for foraging. Afterward, she teaches them how to prepare several of the plants they have for-

In the spring, dandelions and wild mustard greens are common staples in her

“People sometimes picture foraging as going out into the forest and picking plants

— and that’s part of it — but I would really encourage people to learn the weeds and make use of them,” she said. “A lot of them are non-native species, so there really aren’t as many ecological considerations with picking them.”

Davis teaches her students to make dandelion green soup from a recipe passed down by an Italian relative. Musk mustard is great in salads, and tumble mustard and field pennycress are fun to ferment, she said.

Beyond the creative and flavorful uses of foraged foods, research from 2019 suggests that wild edible greens harvested in urban areas can be abundant and highly nutritious. The study dubbed wild edible plants “open-source food.”

“This idea that open-source food is out there for anybody to eat and make use of — and then furthermore, it’s organic, it’s free, it’s fresh — I just think that’s a great concept,” Davis said.

Safety precautions

Despite their affordability and freshness, wild plants are not all safe to eat. Crystal Baldwin, who teaches wild plant-based classes at her Golden business, Earth Sweet Boutique, said it’s always important to triple-check plants before you eat them.

“I don’t like to frighten people away from… foraged foods because there’s a lot of very safe ones,” Baldwin said. “But I like them to be aware that there are dangerous, poisonous ones that will kill you, and so it’s important to kind of have an idea of what those might be and what to look out for.”

Baldwin encourages those interested in foraging to start by taking classes, working with local experts and reading about which plants are safe to eat.

She also said it’s important to check if plants are near old buildings that could be contributing lead to soil or if plants have been sprayed with pesticides.

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‘Part of human history’

In addition to cooking, Baldwin said wild foods can be used to make skincare products, tinctures, infused honey, medicines and more.

“There’s many different things you can do with foraged foods, and the great thing about it is that we have tons of free, wonderful, wild foods here in Colorado,” she said.

Some of Baldwin’s favorite plants to forage are pine and conifer needles, which are high in vitamin C. She uses the needles to make a simple syrup that she drinks with seltzer water and fresh lemon.

“It’s extremely refreshing and has a lot of minerals, so it’s very hydrating in the summertime when it’s hot,” she said.

When foraging, it’s important to do so in a way that does not damage plants or plant populations, Baldwin said. When gathering pine needles, for example, she takes about an inch or two from each branch and moves around to different branches so as to not damage the plant.

Davis agreed that sustainability is an important part of foraging process, and it’s something foragers need to be mindful of in order to do correctly.

“Sometimes people think ‘Foraging must be bad for the environment because you’re picking the plants!’ But I think the actual truth is much more nuanced than that,” she said. “Foraging is part of human history, I mean, we have been foraging since time immemorial, and we can do it in ways that don’t harm the plant populations if we’re mindful.”

Beyond freshness and accessibility, Davis said foraging offers health benefits and a range of flavors that are not available in grocery stores.

And perhaps best of all, wild food offers a way to get close to nature.

“For me, also, they o er a connection to nature,” Davis said. “ ey invite time spent outdoors, getting to know plants, working with my hands.”

Davis has available spots in her classes in Ramah and Fairplay this spring and summer. Her classes can be found at https://wildfoodgirl.com/ wfg-events/.

On her webpage, people who want to learn more about foraging can also sign up for the Colorado foragers email list.

In May, Baldwin is hosting a wild food cooking class at her shop, taught by veteran forager Wendy Petty. Students can sign up at https:// earthsweetboutique. com/products/wild-foragedfood-cooking-class and see future classes at https:// earthsweetboutique.com/ pages/classes-events.

Dandelion greens can be used to make a delicious Italian soup.

Erica Davis foraging pu ball mushrooms in the fall.

Erica Davis hunting feral parsnips in the Midwest. These root vegetables can also be found in Colorado. PHOTOS BY GREGG DAVIS

Artists run with theme of ‘Performances’

Festive show is now on display at Stanton Gallery

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“Performances,” the recently opened exhibit at Town Hall Arts Center’s Stanton Gallery in Littleton, o ers a cool picture of the artists’ imagination when given a theme ... Lyrics, a memory, bursts of color that look like musical tones to me, photos of animals that appear to be performing, costumed dancers, abstract bursts of form and color … is collection, juried by Dan Oakleaf, almost creates a swirl of sound in one’s head, just from looking for a while! And, this looks to me like a great exhibit to take a child to: Make up a few stories about what’s happening inside the frames! Maybe do a little dance in the gallery! is seems to be a particularly festive exhibit, which will run until the Western Welcome Week exhibit is installed in early August.

It’s a ne location to nd a gift if you have an upcoming wedding, birthday person or graduate in the family! ese works are all small to medium-sized, in assorted mediums and techniques, glowing with color or more subtle, if that’s what appeals.

e First Place winner, “Splintered Forms” by Judith Bennett, is described as “a handpainted collage, in acrylics and ink.” It really dances in front of a viewer, suggesting constant motion! And the precise shapes speak of an artist’s skill and control over her medium.

Juror Oakleaf said this was a really di cult show to judge — excellent work is the norm here.

He is a Colorado native, whose website works show a close tie to nature.

As does photographer William Knoll, with his warbling meadowlark, “Singing With

Exhibit features early photos by Ansel Adams

Mark the calendar for June 11 to Oct. 1 for an exhibit of early works by famed photographer Ansel Adams at the Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. Watch for news of related programs and tours at botanicgardens.org.

Newman Center National Geographic on May 15 and Cyrile Aimee on May 19 wind up the busy “Newman Center Presents” season at the University of Denver: “Life on the Vertical,” with Mark Synott is scheduled for May 15 and Cyril Aimee will appear on May 19. Both at 7:30 p.m. See newmancenterpresents.com for information and ticket prices.

Aurora Fox

“Treasure Island: A New Musical for a New Generation” will be presented April 28 to May 21 at the Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave, Aurora, directed by Nick Sugar. Book by Carla Vitale and Brett Smock, with music and lyrics by Corinne Aquilina. Actor Eric Sandvold will be Long John Silver. A special announcement will come from the Fox on May 1, we are told. 303739-1970 or aurorafox.org for information. We hope for more next week.

Vintage Theatre

Vintage Theatre Productions presents “The

Inheritance: Parts I and II” by Matthew Lopez. This is a regional premiere, directed by Bernie Cardell through May 14. This play won a Tony and all sorts of other awards. May be the most important play of the century. It consists of two three-hour parts, with intermissions. Part 1: April 7-May 14, Friday, 7:30/Saturday, 2:30; Part

2: April 8-May 14, Saturday 7:30/Sunday 2:30/ Monday April 24, 7/Sunday May 14 7:30. Threehour parts with intermissions. Tickets: $20-$38. 303-856-7830. See vintagetheatre.org, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora.

Church art show

e Ken Caryl Art Guild will exhibit artworks by members from May 5 to June 14 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Opening reception May 7 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Arapahoe Community College

Wine, Art and Design event at Arapahoe Community College on May 18 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the ACC Art and Design Center, 2400 W. Alamo Ave., Littleton. Information at: arapahoe.edu/ foundationevents. Funds will go to ACC’s Art and Design programs and to ACC Foundation general scholarships.

Plant sale

Plant sale will be at Denver Botanic Gardens, 909 York St. on May 12 and 13, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. More info soon. See botanicgardens.org.

City Park Jazz

City Park Jazz announces the lineup for summer: starting with Sarah Mount and the Rushmores on June 4. Only 3.2 beer allowed in the park (no glass containers). See cityparkjazz.org for schedule.

Central City Opera

Tickets are on sale for the Central City Opera Festival: “Romeo and Juliet,” “Kiss Me, Kate” and “Othello.” 303-292-6700, centralcityopera.org.

Aspen Grove art

Arapahoe Community College Art and Design students will exhibit work at Aspen Grove through May 7, including some mural designs throughout the center. e storefront between See’s Candy and Tattered Cover will hold work, as will space next to the Apple store. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. ursday-Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Arts workshop

Heritage Fine Arts Guild announces a workshop on May 19 and 20 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) with Paul Jackson: “Dramatic Light and Luminosity in Watercolor.” Information: Krista Falkenstine, krista. falken@gmail.com, 720-440-3336 or Jennifer Bird, heritageartworkshops@gmail.com, 303-520-7131. Costs aren’t listed in the information we received. Held at First Presbyterian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton.

storytelling, than television body great Kleiner, Denver-based ing to all industry.”

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Judith Bennett’s “Splintered Forms” is in the “Performance” exhibit at Littleton’s Town Hall Arts Center, where the handpainted collage took first place.

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SeriesFest returns for a blockbuster Season 9

After a bit of a pandemic slowdown, SeriesFest, which celebrates emerging and underserved voices in episodic storytelling, is back bigger and better than ever, over owing with top-notch television viewing for all audiences.

“We’re excited to engage with everybody in the community about all the great stories being told,” said Randi Kleiner, co-founder and CEO of the Denver-based non-pro t. “We’re looking forward to people getting together to be part of great conversations about all the exciting things happening in the industry.”

Running from May 5 through May 10, SeriesFest Season 9 features a wide range of in-competition pilot screenings, panels, workshops and premieres from big studios, including Net ix, Amazon Freevee and Universal Television.

In addition to an array of episode showings, the lineup includes fascinating panels like, “Actors with Disabilities Making eir Mark in Hollywood: What More Needs to be Done,” “ e Art of Adaptation: Beyond the Book” and “Turning Podcasts into Television’s Next Big Hit with Orbit Media.”

As usual, the event wraps up at Red Rocks with a night of special performances — this year the evening features headliner Chelsea Handler and guests Jay Pharoah and Adam Ray. ere will also be a screening of Fox’s “Animal Control,” with star Joel McHale on hand to discuss the show and perform a stand-up set.

Whether audiences attend one of the special events or just catch a screening, they’re in for a television viewing

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Heart,” and pair of crested ducks who appear to be warbling a duet. Another photo with a real sense of humor is Carl Paulson’s da y dancing crane: “Doing the Hokey Pokey.” It’s a “don’t miss,” on the left wall as you enter. Some works are inspired by lyrics, while others picture performers, such as Peggy Dietz’s “Traditional Tlingit Dancer,” who is very much in motion as we stand in front of her colorful, carefully composed photograph. Another Native American portrait is Pat Hartman’s subtle “Tribal Pride,” showing an elder in ceremonial dress.

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experience that most don’t have — one that features the episodes shown on the big screen and the chance to connect with others.

“So much is happening in the industry right now and that’s what is so exciting,” Kleiner said. “You really have the opportunity to see the shows you love, meet the creators and learn something you didn’t know.”

With so many great options, here are two SeriesFest events audiences shouldn’t miss.

‘Grown’ screening — May 7

Many viewers know Jocko Sims from his roles on shows like “ e Last Ship” and “New Amsterdam.” But for “Grown,” Sims explored the power of storytelling in a di erent way — as executive producer, writer and director.

“I’ve been a creator for pretty much all of my life… and this was something I’ve always wanted to do but didn’t have the time,” he said. “But I took the time and made it a priority and it has been such a ride ever since.”

“Grown” will be screened as part of the Independent Pilot Competition: Comedy Block 1 at the Sie FilmCenter, 2510 E. Colfax Ave. in Denver, at 6:15 p.m. May 17, and will also be shown to local high school students as part of High School Day.

e pilot, which won SXSW’s TV

Sally Van Der Kamp’s glass panel, “In the Limelight,” catches lights in the room and glows, while Merrie Wicks’ “Calypso” dances in its frame. Sue Williams takes us traveling with her sunny “Montmarte Art Market,” where I thought I heard music in the background ...

e Depot Art Gallery, also lled with Littleton Fine Art Guild member’s artwork, has a show that runs through April 30: “ e Great Outdoors.” Two short member popup shows will follow, then on May 16, the 61st Anniversary Show will open at the Depot.

e Depot, which is owned by the City of Littleton, courtesy of the late Varian Ashbaugh, became the Guild’s home in 1976, with aid from a grant honoring a U.S. birth-

pilot competition, is about 14-year-old Rogelio (Josiah Gabriel), who recently lost his father and is struggling with what it means to be an adult. He and his friends Larry (Tristan-Lee Edwards) and Chaz (Giovanni Cristo ) decide to sneak into a strip club, leading to a reckoning about who Rogelio thinks he is and who he wants to be.

“Grown’s” participation in the festival is a sort of homecoming for Sims — “New Amsterdam” made its premiere at SeriesFest back in 2018. He’s eager to be back to share a story that means a great deal to him and hopes it connects with viewers, particularly students.

“I’d love for the youth to be inspired in whatever way they can,” Sims said. “When they see these kids making decisions, both good and bad, perhaps they can learn from that and apply it to their lives.”

‘Primo’ world premiere screening — May 8

For Shea Serrano, a New York Times best-selling author and culture critic, working as creator, executive producer and a writer on “Primo” was a daily reminder of how much creative potential is unlocked when people work together.

“All of these incredibly talented people spent a lot of time working on it and I’m thankful and proud every time I sit down to watch it,” he said. “I watch the show and I see everybody’s ngerprints all over it.”

Amazon will unveil the rst season of “Primo” on May 19, but its worldpremiere screening will be at 8:15 p.m. on Monday, May 8, at the Sie

day. Members, and their families, scrubbed and painted the old Santa Fe Depot, which had sat unused in Bega Park for a period, until it was moved to the present Powers Avenue site by Ashbaugh, a businessman who sculpted in his spare time.

Exhibits change often and prospective members are encouraged to inquire about joining this active group.

e Stanton Gallery at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main Street in downtown Littleton, is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and during performances.

e Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave. in downtown Littleton, is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.

FilmCenter. Serrano and actors Ignacio Diaz-Silverio and Christina Vidal will all be on hand for a discussion afterwards hosted by Diaspora’s Dino Ray-Ramos. e show, which is executive produced by Michael Schur (“Parks and Recreation”and “ e Good Place”), is based on some of Serrano’s own experiences growing up in San Antonio. It follows 16-year-old Rafa Gonzales (Diaz-Silverio) as he comes of age with the help of his mother, Drea (Vidal), and ve uncles.

Since “Primo” has its roots in such personal experiences, Serrano was able to ll the show with speci c references and jokes his family and friends will recognize — everything from costume choices to a shout out to a favorite A Tribe Called Quest song.

Some shows become like a warm blanket — something viewers can turn on when they need to feel better about being alive, and that was the goal for “Primo.”

“ at’s my ultimate dream for the show — that ‘Primo’ becomes a part of somebody’s lineup in that situation,” Serrano said. “You are unwinding at the end of the day and you watch an episode or two and see what the Gonzales family is getting up to in San Antonio.”

For the full SeriesFest lineup and to secure tickets, visit https://seriesfest. com/.

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

Littleton Symphony

Littleton Symphony: 7:30 p.m. May 19 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5893 S. Datura St., Littleton. 303-933-6824, littletonsymphony.org, or at door. Soloist: David Byrd Morrow. Strauss: Horn Concerto.

Colorado Gallery of the Arts

Colorado Gallery of the Arts at Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, hosts “Artist Invitational” through May 5. Open 9-5 Monday to Friday, ursday until 7 p.m.

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Public Trustees

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0067-2023

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

On February 17, 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)

T M Grace Builders, Inc., a Colorado corporation

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Construction Loan Services II, LLC

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

Saluda Grade Alternative Mortgage Trust

2021-BC1 Date of Deed of Trust

May 07, 2021

County of Recording Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

May 12, 2021

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

E1077636

Original Principal Amount

$2,130,099.48

Outstanding Principal Balance

$1,203,398.77

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE PART HEREOF.

Also known by street and number as:

1 CARRIAGE BROOK ROAD, CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, CO 80121.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/21/2023, 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: 4/27/2023

Last Publication: 5/25/2023

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: 02/17/2023

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:

DUNCAN E. BARBER #16768

Otteson Shapiro LLP 7979 East Tufts Ave Suite 1600, Denver, CO 80237 (720) 488-0220

Attorney File # 3384.020

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

EXHIBIT A 0067-2023

(Real Property) LOT

OLSON SUBDIVISION, EXCEPT THE

FEET FOR ROAD AS CONTAINED

ing all water stock and water rights owned by Borrower and all minerals, oil, gas, and other commercially valuable substances that may be in, under or produced from any part of the Land;

All buildings, structures, and improvements now located or later to be constructed on the Land;

All real property and improvements on it, and all appurtenances, permits, plans, licenses, subdivision rights, contracts, contract rights, and other property and interests of any kind or character, including all water and sewer taps belonging to or in any way related to or appurtenant to the Land or improvements; and

All goods, materials, supplies, chattels, furniture, appliances, furnishings, fixtures, equipment and machinery now or later to be attached to, placed in or on, or used in connection with the use, enjoyment, occupancy or operation of all or any part of the Land, whether stored on the Land or elsewhere, all of which shall be considered to the fullest extent of the law to be real property.

Commonly known as: 1 Carriage Brook Road, Cherry Hills Village, CO 80121.

resenting 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 # 23-029154

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 Description 0038-2023

Lot 6, Block 11, Columbine Lakes Townhouses, Phase 1, as shown on the Townhouse Plat

Recorded August 28, 1975, at Reception No. 1504138, and in Townhouse Covenants Recorded September 25, 1975 in Book 2376 at Page 523 and Columbine Lakes Recreation and Maintenance Association Covenants recorded September 25, 1975 in Book 2376 at Page 542, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Legal Notice NO. 0038-2023

First Publication: 4/6/2023

Last Publication: 5/4/2023

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0065-2023

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

On January 27, 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.

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

On February 17, 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)

Larry H Gustafson

Original Beneficiary(ies) World Savings Bank, FSB, A Federal Savings Bank

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust June 15, 2001

Erin Croke #46557

Steven Bellanti #48306

Holly Shilliday #24423

Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755

McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122

Attorney File # CO-23-952745-LL

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

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

Legal Notice NO. 0065-2023

First Publication: 4/27/2023

Last Publication: 5/25/2023

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0050-2023

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

On February 3, 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)

Alice M Sullivan

Original Beneficiary(ies)

U.S. Bank National Association

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

Date of Deed of Trust

December 27, 2013

County of Recording

Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust

February 10, 2014

Recording Information

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

D4010923 Book: N/A Page:

Original Principal Amount $100,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $77,372.49

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 1, BLOCK 7, VISTA VERDE ESTATES FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 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) STEPHANIE GARCIA Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CAPITOL COMMERCE MORTGAGE CO., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION , as Trustee for the benefit of the Freddie Mac Seasoned Credit Risk Transfer Trust, Series 2020-1 Date of Deed of Trust July 16, 2001 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 27, 2001 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B1122784

Original Principal Amount $104,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $129,472.64

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 37 AND 38, BLOCK 93, SHERIDAN HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO

Also known by street and number as: 2087 WEST ADRIATIC PLACE, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110

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

access rights, appurtenances, privileges, licenses, hereditaments, franchises and tenements, includ-

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION

#: 207719108018

Also known by street and number as: 4381 W Ponds Cir, 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, 05/31/2023, 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

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 3, BLOCK 1, CHERRY CREEK VISTA FILING NO. 16-B, COUNTY OF ARAPHOE, STATE OF COLORADO

Also known by street and number as: 11696 E Berry Drive, Englewood, CO 80111.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/21/2023, 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.

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

DATE: 02/17/2023 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado

By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

Also known by street and number as:

7000 S Penrose Ct, Centennial, CO 80122.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/07/2023, 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: 4/13/2023

Last Publication: 5/11/2023

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: 02/03/2023

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:

Alexis R. Abercrombie #56722

David W Drake #43315

Scott D. Toebben #19011

Randall S.

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/14/2023, 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 Publication4/20/2023

Last Publication5/18/2023

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: 02/10/2023

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. 9 800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990

Attorney File # 18-017897

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

By:

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

Legal Notice NO. 0058-2023

First Publication: 4/20/2023

Last Publication: 5/18/2023

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION

CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0035-2023

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 27, 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) Proctor G Ducharm II and Patti A Ducharm

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

Nationstar Mortgage LLC

Date of Deed of Trust December 17, 2003

County of Recording Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 02, 2004

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B4000523

Original Principal Amount $136,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $127,244.17

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, TO WIT: LOT 20, APPLE ORCHARD MANORS.

Also known by street and number as: 6638 South Arapahoe Dr, Littleton, CO 80120.

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, 05/31/2023, 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: 4/6/2023

Last Publication: 5/4/2023

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: 01/27/2023

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:

Erin Croke #46557

Steven Bellanti #48306

Holly Shilliday #24423 Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755

McCarthy & Holthus LLP

7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122

Attorney File # CO-23-951091-LL

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

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

Legal Notice NO. 0035-2023

First Publication: 4/6/2023

To

It May

This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of

Attorney File # 00000009711995

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.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE

PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE

EXTENDED;

DATE: 01/24/2023

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

Copies of the Resolution are available for inspection on the city’s website: www.centennialco.gov or at the Civic Center. Any interested elector of the City of Centennial may file any objections on the proposed resolution with the City Clerk, in writing at cityclerksoffice@centennialco.gov any time prior to the public hearing.

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.

of Trust

15, 2021

the

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 140, HIGHLAND VIEW, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 2607 E NICHOLS CIR, CENTENNIAL, CO 80122-3425.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/07/2023, 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: 4/13/2023

Last Publication: 5/11/2023

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: 02/03/2023

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:

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

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO. 0048-2023 First Publication: 4/13/2023

NO. 0030-2023

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 24, 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) Cheryl L Humphrey and Monte E Humphrey Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Pacific Republic Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PennyMac Loan Services, LLC Date of Deed of Trust September 24, 2003 County of Recording

By: Michael Westerberg,

Public Trustee

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

Alexis R. Abercrombie #56722

David W Drake #43315

Scott D. Toebben #19011

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

Attorney File # 17CO00183-5

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. 0030-2023

First Publication: 3/30/2023

Last Publication: 4/27/2023

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

City and County

Public Notice

ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

CASE NO SD22-001, SOUTHEAST PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT METROPOLITAN DISTRICT / SERVICE PLAN AMENDMENT

/s/ Barbara Setterlind, MMC, City Clerk

Legal Notice No. 531395-60395

First Publication: April 27, 2023

Last Publication: April 27, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

PUBLIC NOTICE

CITY OF CENTENNIAL

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, April 17, 2023, the Centennial City Council approved the following ordinance on second and final reading: ORDINANCE NO. 2023-O-05

AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE THE 1st

AMENDMENT TO THE VERMILION CREEK PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD-21-00005) AND A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE VERMILION CREEK PHASE 1 SITE PLAN (SITE-22-00019)

The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk and is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com. The ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, 303-754-3324.

(First published March 23, 2023)

By:Barbara Setterlind, MMC, City Clerk

Legal Notice No. 531394-60394

First Publication: April 27, 2023

Last Publication: April 27, 2023

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 23 AND 24, BLOCK 28, SOUTH BROADWAY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 4298 South Grant Street, Englewood, CO 80113.

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

If applicable, a description of any changes to the deed of trust described in the notice of election and demand pursuant to affidavit as allowed by statutes: C.R.S.§ 38-35-109(5) LEGAL DESCRIPTION HAS BEEN CORRECTED BY SCRIVENER'S AFFIDAVIT RECORDED

4/13/2012 AT RECEPTION NO. D2040501 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, 05/24/2023, 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: 3/30/2023

Last Publication: 4/27/2023

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A

PROPOSAL: The applicant proposes to amend the existing Southeast Public Improvement Metropolitan District Service Plan to broaden their funding to include park and recreational improvements. This amendment does not propose a tax increase. The Southeast Metropolitan Service District generally extends of varying widths to both sides of the I-25 corridor from I-225 to the north to Ridgegate Parkway to the south.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 23, 2023 at 9:30

A.M., or as soon thereafter as the calendar of the Arapahoe County Board of County Commission permits, a public hearing will be held; at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the abovedescribed Case No. SD22-001, Southeast Public Improvement Metropolitan District / Service Plan Amendment. The public hearing will be held at 5334 S Prince St, East Hearing Room, Littleton CO 80120, with the option to participate remotely. 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. You can also listen to, or speak at, the meeting by calling 1-855-436-3656. To join the speaking queue, press *3 on the telephone keypad.

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 if you plan to walk-in), 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 1178

First Publication: April 27, 2023

Last Publication: April 27, 2023

Publisher: Englewood Herald Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Centennial, Colorado will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center located at 13133 East Arapahoe Road, Centennial Colorado 80112

(“Civic Center”) regarding Resolution 2023-R17, A Resolution of the City Council of the city of Centennial, Colorado, amending the 2023 Budget and approving Supplemental Appropriations for the General, Street, Capital Improvement, Open Space, Conservation Trust, and Fiber Funds.

Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

Bids and Settlements

Public Notice

ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, Colorado shall make final settlement with Gerald H Phipps Inc, dba GH Phipps Construction Co. for its work completed for Arapahoe County on the project identified as #2017-03 Countywide Security Project at Lima Public Works. The work generally consisted of general contractor services to include minor tenant improvements and installation of an exterior sidewalk. Final Settlement will be made on May 16, 2023.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by GH Phipps Construction Co. or any of its subcontractors, or that has supplied rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used by GH Phipps Construction Co. or any of its subcontractors in or about the performance of the work done for the above-described project whose claim therefore has not been paid by GH Phipps Construction Co. or any of its subcontractors may file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid with the Arapahoe County Attorney's Office (on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners) at 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, CO 80120, at any time up to and including May 15, 2023.

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

Legal Notice No. Arap 1179

First Publication: April 27, 2023

Last Publication: May 4, 2023

Publisher: Englewood Herald Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

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