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Storm season — the

BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When it provides vibrant green grass, supports the growth of native wild owers and feeds our reservoirs, there is beauty in rain. But it also comes with a dark side as storms can wreak havoc and damage homes, vehicles and roadways.  is spring, parts of the Denver metro area saw record breaking amounts of rain along with a longer and more consistent rain pattern.

“It’s almost biblical in nature,” said Bryan Weimer, Arapahoe County director of public works and development.

Bike to Work Day celebration highlights value of cycling

BY TAYLER SHAW TSHAW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Under the summer morning sun, commuters across Colorado ditched their cars and opted to ride their bikes for Bike to Work Day.  A cycling enthusiast herself, Dawn Small, communication strategist for the City of Centennial, said she looks forward to the day all year.

But instead of just biking to work, Small spent the morning with a group of city and Arapahoe County representatives waiting at a bike

station at the Arapahoe Road Trailhead to greet cyclists.

“ e whole concept is really to encourage everyone to just try it out and … check out the di erent modes of transportation that are alternatives to driving,” Small said.

“It’s just a great opportunity to get out.”

Bike to Work Day is an annual event organized by Way to Go, a program of the Denver Regional Council of Governments, in partnership with seven regional transportation management associations, according to the Bike to Work

Day website. Stations o ering breakfast and biking resources were scattered throughout the metro Denver area, including at the Arapahoe Road Trailhead in Centennial, which is located along the Cherry Creek Regional Trail.

e bike station was hosted by Arapahoe County Open Spaces in partnership with the City of Centennial, Denver South and the Giant of Centennial bike shop, according to the county’s website.

According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, Douglas, Arapahoe and Je erson counties have seen rainfall above average.

Over the past 129 years, Douglas County saw its fourth wettest May on record with 3.63 inches above normal, making it the 13th wettest year on record.

Arapahoe County saw its fth wettest May with 3.29 inches of rain above normal and Je erson County saw its 7th wettest May with 2.28 inches of rain above normal.

While some may have loved the gloomy days, listening to the sound of rain falling, for others, it posed an ongoing issue as well as citizen safety.

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Getting too much of a good thing

Arapahoe County Sheri ’s Deputy Adam Nardi, who serves as a school resource o cer, was joined by therapy dog Riley for a visit to the Arapahoe Road Trailhead bike station on June 28. COURTESY OF CITY OF CENTENNIAL

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Emerald ash borer, a tree-eating insect, found in Arapahoe County

BY TAYLER SHAW TSHAW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A threat to ash trees has come to the south metro area as Arapahoe County has identi ed its rst case of emerald ash borer, an invasive insect that eats and kills North American species of ash trees.  e insect was detected in a small area in northeast Littleton, the county announced June 29 in a news release. Arapahoe County agencies, Colorado State University Extension specialists and experts from surrounding municipalities con rmed it is emerald ash borer.

“EAB (Emerald ash borer) is the most destructive insect pest in trees that we have ever seen in North America,” Lisa Mason, a horticulture specialist and entomologist at Colorado State University Extension O ce in Arapahoe County, said in the release.

Now, the county and surrounding local municipalities are recommending residents who have an ash tree make a plan of action.

“Homeowners and HOAs (homeowners associations) with ash trees will eventually have a signi cant nancial decision to make whether they choose to treat their ash trees with insecticides or remove them,”

Mason said in the release.

What is this insect?

Emerald ash borer beetles were rst discovered in Colorado in 2013 within Boulder County, according to the release.

“Since then, the destructive wood-boring beetles have been found in Broom eld, Larimer, Erie and ornton,” the county said in the release. “ e town of Carbondale also recently reported a con rmed case discovered on June 16.”

Sam Waggener, Lone Tree’s code enforcement coordinator and city forester, warned of the spread of the insect during the city’s Arbor Day celebration in April.

“Emerald ash borer is an insect that a ects only ash trees and has not made it to the south metro area, but in due time, it will,” Waggener said during the event.

According to Lone Tree’s website, the metro Denver area has approximately 1.45 million ash trees.

In Lone Tree alone, there are an estimated 5,400 ash trees. Over in Littleton, there are an estimated 45,000 ash trees. Englewood estimated it has 20,000 ash trees.

On average, 15% of urban trees are ash trees, Arapahoe County said in its release.

What now?

If a resident has ash trees on their property or within their homeowners association community, they will be impacted at some point, according to the county.

“Eventually, all ash trees will need to be treated for EAB (emerald ash borer) with insecticides, or the trees will need to be removed,” the county said on its website. “You have a decision to make as to whether you remove or treat your ash tree.”

Insecticide treatments depend on the size and health of each tree, per the news release.

Mason said one study showed healthy ash trees can be treated with “emamectin benzoate” successfully after an infestation by emerald ash borer, as long as the tree has not lost more than approximately 30% of the canopy.

To detect emerald ash borer, Mason recommended residents look for distinctive D-shaped exit holes, bark splits and S-shaped tunnels underneath the bark.

Other signs include gradual tree canopy thinning and dieback, as well as abnormal shoots of growth, smaller-than-normal leaves and heaving woodpecker activity, Mason added.

In the release, the county said

that since emerald ash borer kills trees over a period of several years, trees that are not candidates for insecticide treatments will eventually need to be removed.

Arapahoe County municipalities are currently prioritizing ash tree insecticide treatment and removal, according to the release. e county has a webpage with resources available at bit.ly/arapash.

Surrounding local municipalities also have webpages containing information and resources for residents to learn more about emerald ash borer and what they should do. ey are listed below:

Littleton: bit.ly/littletonash Englewood: bit.ly/englewoodash Cherry Hills Village: bit.ly/cherryhillsash Greenwood Village: bit.ly/ greenwoodash Lone Tree: bit.ly/ lonetreeash

Arapahoe County said residents who have questions about emerald ash borer and who want more information about a possible diagnosis and treatment options should contact the Arapahoe County CSU Extension O ce at MasterGardener@arapahoegov.com or (303) 7301920. For those living in Douglas County, the Douglas County CSU Extension O ce contact information is listed at douglas.extension. colostate.edu.

City to host candidate information meeting July 10

BY TAYLER SHAW TSHAW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Although it is summer, the City of Centennial is looking ahead to the November municipal election and asking residents: Are you interested in running for a seat on the city council?

Ground-level ozone is invisible and the Front Range’s biggest air quality issue. Created from pollutants like car exhaust, ozone is a leading cause of respiratory problems.

Improving our air quality takes all of us, and there are many ways to help. We encourage you to #JustSkipTwo car trips a week, mow your lawn after 5 p.m., don’t idle your car, telework a few days each week, and take the bus, bike, or walk.

Sign up for air quality alerts and learn more about the simple steps you can do to help.

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e city will host a candidate information meeting at 6 p.m. July 10 at the Centennial Civic Center, located at 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, in the council chambers.  Centennial, home to more than 100,000 residents, is divided into four districts, the city’s website explains.

Each district is represented by two city council members who serve four-year terms, as well as the mayor who is elected to represent the city at large, resulting in a council made up of nine people.

Since the city council members serve staggered terms, meaning that not all the council members are elected in the same year, there are four seats are up for election Nov. 7 — a District 1 seat, District 2 seat, District 3 seat and District 4 seat.  ree current council members

— Christine Sweetland of District 2, Richard Holt of District 3, and Don Sheehan of District 4 — have declared they are running for reelection.

As of June 29, there are no other candidates who have declared they will run for a seat. at means there are currently no candidates running for election in District 1.

During the July 10 information meeting, City Clerk Barbara Setterlind and members of the election commission will discuss candidate requirements and other information such as petitioning guidelines, the city announced via Facebook.

City Attorney Bob Widner will also give a presentation, sharing information about the history of Centennial, the legislative powers of the city council and what it means to serve in elected o ce, the city said.

e meeting is intended for people who are interested in running in the municipal election, as well as campaign managers and other interested voters in Centennial. ose who want to learn more about the upcoming election can visit centennialco.gov/election.

If you could see Colorado’s air, you would want to improve it.

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Flippin’ Flapjacks, a mobile caterer based in Centennial, was also at the station, serving up pancakes for cyclists who worked up an appetite.

“ e purpose of Bike to Work Day is to really let people dip their toe in the water, to experience biking to work and what that’s like,” said Raymond Winn, an Arapahoe County bike and pedestrian planner and park planner. “It’s different than just jumping in your car and driving to work. You got to plan for

For some people, Bike to Work Day is a way to test whether biking to work is something they can do, he “It’s just a day where we can support all the riders and give them technical support with their bike, give them breakfast, so they don’t have to do all of that stu ,” Winn said. “ ey can just get on their bike and go ride and dip that toe in the water — and

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The bike station at the Arapahoe Road Trailhead o ered food and resources to bikers on June 28.

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hopefully try it again and make it more of a routine.”

is is the second year that Giant of Centennial participated in the bike station, o ering consultations to cyclists passing through, said Ian Latta, lead sales manager.

One of the main pieces of advice he had is to check the tire pressure on a bike before going on a ride.

“People that ride bikes, we want to support them,” he said, adding that his favorite part of the day was talking with people and seeing the di erent types of bikes people are riding. “It’s fun.”

A positive of biking versus driving is the mental and physical health bene ts it o ers, Winn said.

“ ere’s lots of studies showing that people that bike to work are healthier, they take less sick time, their mental health is much better, and that their overall wellbeing is much better for biking to work,” he said.

One of the highlights of the morning was when Arapahoe County Sheri ’s O ce School Resource O cers Deputy Adam Nardi and Deputy Candace Gray arrived with their four-legged partners, Riley and Bear, who are both therapy dogs. e agency’s bike unit deputies also attended the event.

“ is is a huge partnership between Centennial, the Denver South TMA (transportation management association), our own Arapahoe County Health Department, our Arapahoe County Sheri ’s (O ce) — it allows everyone that is involved and touches the biking community (to) get out here and support them,” Winn said.  His favorite part of the day was interacting with the cyclists and sharing resources with them, saying he is the biggest fan of the county’s “Explore Arapahoe County Bike and Trail Map.”

“It’s a great resource,” he said, noting that the map is color-coded to indicate if a bike route is in the street with tra c or o the street. “You can visually see that on the map and plan your route according to your comfort level, and that’s something that a lot of people are really excited about.”

In an email, Arapahoe County Public Information O cer Anders Nelson said an estimated 150 to 175 people visited the station at the Arapahoe Road Trailhead this year, which is less than last year’s turnout when more than 200 people visited the station.

Comparing the turnout this year to previous years, Winn said, “Before, we would just get a huge rush and then it would all subside ‘cause everyone had to go to work. Now, I feel like it’s just been a steady stream (of people).”

Winn thinks more people working from home may be a reason for the change, adding that he encour-

ages people who work from home to still get out on the trails and take a “joy ride.”

“It’s more about experiencing getting out and enjoying the trails than it is actually that commuting aspect,” he said.

Overall, Winn said the day is important because it shows people that it is possible for them to bike to work.

“I hope that just more people realize that there’s more trails in their backyard than they knew about,” he said. “I also really hope that even a fraction of the percent of people that tried biking to work today make that more of a habit, so we can reduce some of the congestion on the roads and get people into more of that … healthy habits and healthy lifestyle.”

Dawn Small, communication strategist for the City of Centennial, smiles at the Arapahoe Road Trailhead bike station June 28. PHOTO BY TAYLER SHAW

Raymond Winn, an Arapahoe County bike and pedestrian planner and park planner, smiles beside the county’s bike and trail map on June 28 at the Arapahoe Road Trailhead bike station.

Highlands Ranch mom debuts on ‘American Ninja Warrior’

BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Local Highlands Ranch mom, Angela Fuller made her debut on the “American Ninja Warrior” stage in the fourth episode of season 15.

e 42-year-old married mom of two was once a competitive gymnast and cheerleader but after su ering a broken back in a car accident and further injury, Fuller thought her active life was over after being put on disability.

Fuller once again fell in love with gymnastics and through her kids, fell in love with the ninja lifestyle over the past few years.

After four years of applying to compete on the NBC show, Fuller called herself the happy dance ninja and was excited to run the course. Host Matt Iseman said there was no one more excited to run the course than her.

Wearing her Faith over Fear shirts, Fuller’s family and her best friend were standing behind the fth obstacle course, cheering her on.

“I was so happy because my dream came true,” said Fuller. “To get on that stage and have my best friend there, my hero and my family — I won.”

Taking the stage at 2:30 a.m.

in freezing temperatures, Fuller was ready to run the brand new qualifying course.

e course started with the pole vault. Each ninja had to jump onto the pole and climb to the top as it was being lowered. e goal was to make it to the landing before reaching the water.

“It was an obstacle that once it got wet, it couldn’t be dried,” said Fuller.

Although Fuller did not make it past the pole vault, she is still grateful for the experience.

In a social media post Angela wrote: “We are all on di erent journeys and everyone’s accomplishments should be celebrated.

So the fact ANW still decided to include my short run and big smiling face on my episode is such an honor.”

Fuller said she realized that she is inspiring more people by not hitting the buzzer because it’s more relatable as only a few people hit the buzzer on the latest episode.

When thinking about competing on another season, Fuller said she will never say never. However, the most important part of this experience was making it onto the stage.

“I won by being there,” said Fuller.

Angela Fuller on the set of American Ninja Warrior at Universal Studios in Los Angeles.

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Finding a fresh buzz at The Shindig

Corner co ee joint leans into its social scene

BY RACHEL LORENZ SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

A new name and a bright coat of paint are the most obvious signs that a longstanding Lone Tree co ee shop and live music venue is evolving.

“We’re rebranding into more of a social bar and kitchen,” Lily Main, owner of e Shindig Bar and Kitchen, told Colorado Community Media. Just steps from the Lincoln Station RTD light-rail stop, the location was previously home to Java Jam Café and more recently known as Lincoln Station Co ee Pizza Music.

e 2,000-square-foot spot held a ribbon-cutting party June 10 after closing for a day and a half earlier in the week to refresh the space and update the lighting.

“We’re excited to see what e Shindig is going to o er,” Kamesha Stevens said at the celebration, which she attended with a friend. Stevens lives close by and said she’s been popping into the place since Main bought it in August 2020.

e newly rechristened business

still serves co ee, but it no longer has weekday breakfast. Since the weekends, particularly Friday and Saturday nights, are its busiest time, Main has shifted attention to the midday and evening o erings.

Trying to be a co eehouse in the morning and a bar at night made it di cult to do either well, Main said. But by narrowing the business’s focus, “we could feel really strong about perfecting our craft and doing what we do really well,” she said.

e Shindig has a dozen local and national beers on tap, wine by the glass and a specialty cocktail list. For folks who want to sample what’s available, there are ights of hard

seltzer, beer or mimosas. Towers, on the other hand, are for those that know what they like and want plenty of it. Looming nearly 3 feet above the cafe’s tables, towers hold 100 ounces and can be lled with margaritas, seltzers or beer.

ey’re great for fostering conversation and sharing, Main said, just like e Shindig’s revamped menu,which features sharable favorites like nachos, hummus, pizza and charcuterie in addition to salads and sandwiches.

Cultivating a social experience for her customers is important to Main, who has a bachelor’s degree in hospitality and tourism management. She recently rearranged the seating

IF YOU GO

The Shindig Bar and Kitchen is at 9360 Station St., Suite 175, in Lone Tree. The kitchen is open for lunch, dinner and drinks Monday through Saturday. Brunch is available Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Happy hour runs weekdays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

inside to improve ow and added lounge furniture, both inside and on the bar’s patio, to give patrons a comfortable place to linger. ere’s even a stack of board games people can play.

“It just kind of fosters that connection with others,” Main said. “I’ve tried to intentionally design the spaces to do that within the restaurant.”

Regular events like free poker games, karaoke nights and line dancing classes are another way e Shindig encourages guests to engage with each other instead of screens. Plus Main is going to continue the location’s long tradition of hosting live, local music.

“We really do like to focus on people that live in the area that can bring in their community into our space,” Main said about e Shindig’s musical talent. “We get to join our communities together.”

After cutting a ribbon outside of her newly renamed business, Lily Main, owner of The Shindig Bar and Kitchen, hugs employee Allie Lopez in front of a crowd of family, friends and customers on June 10.

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Mosquito season is here, worsened by rainfall

West Nile a concern

BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e trees are green, the grass is lush and all the rainfall brought some much-need moisture to the Denver metro area. However, the added wetness this spring also means a lot of standing water, which is prime breeding ground for mosquitoes.

More mosquitoes means more bites and a possible increase in West Nile virus cases. Mosquitos are most active between May and October each year. West Nile virus cases tend to increase in August and September.

In 2022, Colorado led the nation in West Nile virus, with a con rmed 152 positive cases. In 2021, Colorado ranked second, falling behind Arizona.

Dr. Mark Montano, medical director of CareNow Urgent Care Clinics, said urgent care centers across the metro area are starting to see patients complaining of multiple mosquito bites. While none has been too serious, and Montano said they do not test for West Nile, the added rainfall this year means residents should think of prevention

over reaction.

“When it comes to mosquitos the biggest concern on our end is the diseases they can carry,” Montano said. “In most years a lot of these areas are usually dried up by July, but this year is di erent.”

Montano said the rst line of defense has to be eliminating standing water and consistently using repellent.

Paul Galloway, the marketing and communications manager with the Division of Disease Control for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, said this year could be a challenge.

“Last winter’s heavy snowpack and the wet spring we’ve had in Colorado are already causing an increase in mosquitoes in some areas,” he said.

So far, Galloway said the biggest increase has been in Aedes vexans mosquitos, which do not transmit human diseases but are named for being aggressive biters.

As summer continues, Galloway said, state health o cials are just starting to see a shift from Aedes mosquitos to the Culex mosquitos, which can transmit diseases such as the West Nile virus.

“While we do expect to see more Culex mosquitoes this summer,” Galloway said, “more mosquitoes does not always result in more hu-

any mosquitoes with the virus yet, but it’s important to use insect repellent and empty or treat sources of standing water.” is includes everything from plant pots and rain barrels to ooded streams and elds. People should empty standing water from tires, cans, owerpots, clogged gutters, rain barrels, birdbaths, toys, and puddles around their home at least once every week, Galloway said.

Standing water is a breeding ground for all kinds of mosquitos as these areas are where they lay eggs.

Montano said everyone should be using repellent outdoors. Montano

said mosquitoes are most aggressive in the early morning hours and evening, warning hikers and bikers to get prepared rather than dealing with the itching and rami cations later.

While mosquito bites are generally annoying more than anything, Montano said there are instances where a person can have a bad reaction. Topical creams such as Hydrocortisone and Benadryl can be useful, he said.

However, if a person sees unusual swelling in the bite area and has an abnormal allergic reaction, Montano

Mosquitoes are coming out this summer as more people are experiencing bites. SHUTTERSTOCK IMAGE

Roadway ture Douglas public are criteria and storms.

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Roadway damage

When looking at the infrastructure of roadways, Matt Williams, the Douglas County assistant director of public works engineering said there are drainage design standards and criteria that engineers must follow and must look at minor and major storms.

As rain persisted, streets ooded, cracks in the road turned into potholes and sinkholes began to open in various counties.

ere are di erent types of cracking in roadways and when water in ltrates the subgrade and people start driving over it, the asphalt starts to move around and breaks up, causing a pothole.

According to Weimer, Arapahoe County has dealt with an increasing number of potholes.

“Our potholes overall through the second quarter are up almost 70%,” said Weimer. “ ey’re at 69% of what we experience and just looking at quarter two - when we were receiving all this rain - is up 103% from the previous year.”

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recommends seeking care because added oral or steroid treatment may be required.

Galloway said most people infected with West Nile virus don’t have symptoms. About 20% of infected people will have u-like symptoms, and fewer than 1% develop a serious, potentially deadly illness.

Galloway said people aged 60 years and older and those with certain medical conditions are at greater risk of serious illness.

Montano said if when someone is having severe headaches or experi-

In addition, Weimer said since May 11 the county is approaching a total of 15 roadway closures, with some already repaired.

Operations Manager Carlos Atencio of Je erson County roads and bridges said this season has felt like chasing their own tails due to the consistency of the rains.

In the beginning of the spring, Jefferson County maintenance crews focus on drainage issues caused by runo from the mountain snow. ey are cleaning ditches and getting ready to resurface roads.

“When a storm comes in, typically what that does is it completely unravels everything, all the work that we’ve done,” said Atencio. “And for every storm that comes in, it just compounds that problem. Our district supervisors know where the problems are, so they know exactly where to go after a storm to get the crews back out.”

Atencio said this does take away and delay some of the pothole patching.

Douglas County’s Assistant Director of Operations of Public Works

Daniel Roberts said the department has not seen a signi cant increase in

encing confusion from a mosquito bite they should seek medical care immediately.

Other tips provided by the state health department include:

Use insect repellents when you go outdoors. Repellents containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or para-menthane-diol products provide the best protection. For more information about insect repellents visit the EPA’s information webpage. Always follow label instructions. Limit outdoor activities at dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes are most active. Wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts, and socks in areas where mosquitoes are active. Spray clothes with insect repellent for extra protection.

Sinkhole on Bradbury Ranch Drive on June 12.

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pavement damage due to the moisture and no signi cant ooding impacts have hit the major roadways.

When it comes to repairs, public works has to wait for water levels to go down.

“Just because the weather looks better doesn’t mean that we’re able to get in and x it yet,” said Anders Nelson, Arapahoe County public information o cer. “ ey have to wait for the right conditions to make sure that it’s a solid x.”

ere is also the potential for a total washout of a roadway.

“It may be a size of a storm that is greater than that culvert could handle,” said Weimer. “It could be debris that blocks the culvert, once the water starts building up, then it starts over owing the roadway and then starts eating back on that road and potentially fails.”

Culvert failures were the primary source behind the numerous sinkholes in June.

On June 11 a sinkhole opened on the shoulder of a rural road southeast of the Town of Parker, resulting in authorities having to close Flintwood Road.

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Heavy rainfall also led to another sinkhole to open in the Town of Parker on June 11 which has indenitely closed down Bradbury Ranch Drive. On the bad side, the repairs are likely going to cost more than $300,000.

June 12, the City of Littleton closed

Jackass Hill Road inde nitely following a sinkhole that collapsed under a moving car.

During a storm on June 22, a sinkhole on Oxford Avenue opened, resulting in a road closure from Santa Fe Drive to Windermere/Navajo streets in Englewood.

In Douglas County, the department has been videotaping the storm sewers for the past ve years to manage the pipes.

“We were videotaping those because our infrastructure is starting to get to that age, so we just want to make sure that we can avoid a sinkhole in the future,” said Williams.

As this is a semi-arid region of the country, Williams said that it’s not common to see standing water around but with the back to back storms the area has had, residents are going to see it for some time.

“Our storm drainage system is functioning exactly how it’s designed to function,” said Williams.

Home and vehicle damage and bodily harm

e damage caused by rain and thunderstorms has also impacted residents’ homes in various ways as well as vehicles and has currently proven to cause bodily harm.

Large hail is not the only source of bodily harm, mosquitos enhance the possibility of an increase in West Nile virus cases.

Dr. Mark Montano, medical director of CareNow Urgent Care Clinics,

said the added rainfall this spring means residents should think about mosquito bite prevention.

Although some say it is a pretty light show, lightning strikes are hard to prevent. First responders have responded to lightning strikes.

On June 11, South Metro Fire Rescue shared on social media when they responded to a residential re caused by a lightning strike to the roof.

According to the post, crews on scene reported smoke coming from the home as there was an active re underneath the roof line.

e metro area has also experienced multiple hail storms, producing hail from the size of pea all the way to the size of an apple.

For one family, the continuous rain and hail have caused unprecedented ooding, hail damage and the loss of precious belongings.

During a heavy rainfall on May 10, Debbie and Doug Osborne’s house began to ood.

“We had ridiculous rain,” said Debbie. “ at was when we rst noticed the water coming in, and it came in our chimney - it ooded through our chimney ue and it came in groundwater like around the foundation.” e lower level of their home is 1,1800 square feet and 100% nished with two bedrooms, a family room, bathroom, an o ce and a hallway lled up with three inches of water. is is the living space for their adult son who has special needs.

“Wall to wall, there wasn’t one inch of dry spot,” said Debbie.

Rainfall impacts on mental health

Whether it’s stress from storm damage or the consistent gloomy look outside, rainfall does have an e ect on one’s mental health.

Stormy weather can cause anxiousness and nervousness in a person as many people are unsettled by that type of weather.

Gloomy weather can also cause some to experience Seasonal A ective Disorder. According to Vincent Atchity, president and CEO of Mental Health Colorado it can be tied to things like dampness and darkness.   e National Institute of Mental Health de nes Seasonal A ective Disorder as short periods of feeling sad or not like your usual self.

While scientists do not know the exact cause for Seasonal A ective Disorder, Atchity said for those who feel it, that they should look to cul-

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The flooding damaged or destroyed nearly 485 miles of roads and 50 bridges across Colorado.

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tural remedies that stem from rainy cultures such as the British and Irish cultures, even Seattle.

“ ey need to have sets of personal practices that they can beg, borrow and steal from others in other cultures to swerve themselves up during the dark times of the year,” said Atchity. “Have to have a personal tool kit of the go-to comforts.”

Atchity also encourages people to stand, walk and feel the rain as it can have a positive e ect on the brain.

“It is what stitches us together and makes it possible to live,” said Atchity. “It’s one of the ready accessible check-ins from the world to remind us that we are not separate from everything else, we are part of the system and the ow of water is at the heart of it.”

Being in the rain is a great refreshing check in with reality, said Atchity.

Positive environmental impacts

All the rain has been bene cial for the environment and has brought the metro area out of drought.

e Centennial Water and Sanitation District, which provides services to Solstice and Highlands Ranch, voted to remove restrictions in May as the area was out of drought conditions for the rst time since September 2021.

Rain goes into streams which then go into reservoirs. e U.S. Geological Survey produces maps of realtime stream ow conditions.

With major streams like Plum Creek, Cherry Creek, Newlin Gulch, Clear Creek, Bear Creek and Platte River, stream ow across Douglas County ranges from above normal to record high while Je erson County ranges from normal to above and high, according to its latest update on June 28.

Within the metro area, Cherry Creek near Parker has reached record high levels of water which has helped the storage levels in RueterHess Reservoir.

According to Ron Redd, district manager of the Parker Water and Sanitation District, the reservoir is close to reaching 20,000 acre feet.  Another reservoir that has been lled is Chat eld Reservoir, which is utilized by the town of Castle Rock.   Mark Marlowe, director of Castle Rock water, said water demands are

down and the area is out of drought conditions.

“Usually our water demands this time of year are somewhere between 12 and 19 million gallons a day,” said Marlowe. “We’ve been seeing demands between six and 11 million gallons a day, so roughly half of what we normally see.”

However, there can be too much of a good thing.

e ashy storms that have brought a lot of water to Plum Creek quickly present challenges as it is damaging the diversion infrastructure along the creek, said Marlowe.

e other diversion on the creek has remained in service but is requiring a huge amount of maintenance according to Marlowe because the creek is carrying a lot more sand and sediment than it normally would due to the high ows and debris such as tree stumps and logs.  is also a ects the water quality and which in turn increases water treatment costs.

Although heavy rain can sometimes be harmful, beauty can result from it. e rains have helped wildowers to bloom and have allowed the wildlife and insects to reap the bene ts.

e semi-arid land makes it hard for plants and pollinators to survive, however, the rain helped the growth and abundance of wild owers and native plants, which means that there is more food for animals, shelter, soil stabilization and beauty.

“When you take away the vegetation, then you also take away the ability for this soil to stay stable,” said Sandy Holcomb, Highlands Ranch Metro District park ranger. “So not only does it provide shelter for animals, we got pollinators and this is also a stabilization for soil.”

Native plants grow each year but the rain has increased the frequency of the plants.

Larkspur have been more prominent, cottonwoods are growing seed and one plant that has thrived is yucca.

“ e water has been so good to them this year that they’re blooming like mad,” said Holcomb. “Usually you don’t see quite as many.”

e diversity of the plants include butter y milkweed, prickly poppies, spiderwort, blue ax, chokecherries, three leaf sumac and purple prairie clover.

While this spring brought a di erent kind of weather pattern to the metro area, there is so much beauty that has resulted from it.

FROM THE EDITOR

Staying in the loop

When the topic of a school district keeping parents out of the loop about their children rst started coming up two years ago – I didn’t give it much thought. I believed if the school is going to send a note home or call when they administer a small dose of Tylenol, then they surely would notify me of other, more serious issues.

Recently, the Douglas County School District took up the issue of pronouns and parent involvement. While I disagree with ignoring a student’s preferred pronouns – I am OK with the idea of communicating with parents.

A lot of the debate has come as more students are going by di erent pronouns or considering a gender transition. In 2022, a New York Times article said, “Educators are facing wrenching new tensions over whether they should tell parents when students socially transition at school.”

In the article, a parent told a story about her female student identifying as a male student only at school — writing a di erent name on homework assignments, having teachers use he/him pronouns.

e mother in this instance asked the school how they could be doing this without at least letting her know. According to the article, the school counselor said because the student did not want his parents to know, the district and state policies instructed the school to respect his wishes.

For students, it can be a confusing time and they can be struggling with their identities. Being able to turn to someone at school such as a counselor is important. However, gender identity is a serious topic and if a student is considering it, there should be a well-rounded supportive circle, which means keeping parents in the loop.

I cannot see how it is healthy to encourage a student to be one person at school and another at home. at would be both mentally and

physically exhausting for a teenager already questioning their identity.

Should a school counselor be encouraging a student to move forward with changing their gender? What if that student is 12? Should they decide parents are not to be part of such a major life change?

As a parent, I have my concerns. School counselors are important for our students to turn to. However, at some point, the student has to go home. e student will leave or move on from that school. Should the parent have the tools needed to help the student with life’s transitions with a full picture of what their children are thinking and feeling?

I am becoming more concerned with the power school administrators, boards and counselors think they have over our children. at goes both ways. I think some districts are getting too extreme on both sides of the debate.

e school district trying to take away student rights such as the use of preferred pronouns is not OK. However, encouraging the student to be deceitful while honoring a secret life at school knowing they are living another at home is not healthy for the student or family.

I have three children — ages 17, 9, and 6. If one of my children is having an identity crisis, struggling, or questioning who they are — I am ne with them turning to a school counselor. What I am not ne with is that counselor agreeing to secrecy.

If my child were to go to the counselor rst due to not quite knowing how to tell me something — I still need to know. e school counselor spends a total of a few hours with my children. I live with them. I know them, and their father and I are the ones who need to help guide them in making choices that t their needs currently and in the future. Keeping adults in their lives in the dark is a trend I will never sign o on.  I know some parents may not have what society views as the “right” reaction to some of these tough topics, but they cannot be disregarded.

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

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Moving at a snail’s pace

Sometimes we just have to laugh at ourselves, right? Or is it that sometimes we just have to laugh with ourselves? I am not laughing at you; I am laughing with you kind of thinking as we look in the mirror. My laughing at myself moment came the other day while I was traveling. I had boarded my ight and was checking my email on my phone before we took o . As I tried

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I am writing to encourage Centennial residents to visit the new Center of Generations that opened recently in the Streets at Southglenn. e City of Centennial and YMCA of Denver have set up a wonderful center that provides opportunities for older adults and youth to participate in some great activities.

I myself have participated in Chair Yoga, Silver Sneakers, and Tai Chi exercise classes. I also have enjoyed other activities such as a nutrition class focusing on Mediterranean cooking,

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loading my email app, it took about 8 seconds. And in those 8 seconds I became frustrated and thought why is this taking so long? Cue the laughing at myself. Each year as technology advances our need for speed seems to advance with it. We want information and we want it now. We not only want it now, but we also expect the information to be fed to us before we even have to think about it, we train the technology to understand what we like and want before we ever even have to search for it, we simply turn on our device and

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Pinochle, and Breakfast Club.

I know this will be a great place to visit and I am looking forward to attending Art Journaling and Brain Health classes in July. ey o er a variety and I plan on trying everything! While at the center I have seen kids checking out the Esports Center, and it sounds like there will be some planned activities to have the youth and seniors get together which I think is a wonderful idea.

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Veterans nonprofit program, Team Rubicon, assists in tornado cleanup

BY HALEY LENA HLEAN@COLORADOCOMMUNTIYMEDIA.COM

Volunteers with Team Rubicon throughout the Denver metro area, including a few from Highlands Ranch, were ready to jump into action as soon as the EF-1 tornado hit the ground in Highlands Ranch on June 22.

After the tornado plowed through 6.3 miles in the unincorporated community, Commander Rachel Fox and sta got in touch with Douglas County Emergency Management.

After surveying neighborhoods and providing what support they could give to the community on Friday, June 23, Team Rubicon had a team on the ground Saturday morning helping homeowners for free.

“It was really neat,” said Fox. “It was like neighbors helping neighbors and you know, everybody was out helping

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lo and behold there it is waiting for us to consume it.

In a recent meeting with a partner, they were discussing how their technology could serve up information in real time, measuring response times in milliseconds. Again, we have become a culture that has a need for speed, instant grati cation.

As I came across a snail the other day, I watched it move slowly across the pavement. And I found myself fascinated by the slow and deliberate pace of the snail. I know it is a snail and snails aren’t equipped to move any faster, so they have to settle for the slow pace at which they move. It took the snail ve minute or so to cross the pavement and move into the grass. Just ve minutes, which for us could now feel like an eternity.

So in that moment I re ected on my own need for speed. Although I can’t slow down advancements in technology that are designed to speed things up, nor can I or should I worry about others and their need for speed, I can decide when it’s time to slow things down for myself. Can my walks along the shoreline be a little slower so I can appreciate the sounds of the waves lapping against the sand, taking in the salt air, and maybe nding a unique shell or piece of sea glass?

Can my hikes in the mountains be slowed down just a bit so I can take in the wild owers, watch the streams rushing down the mountainside, or look out at the amazing vistas from

each other.”

Team Rubicon is a veteran-led humanitarian organization that serves global communities during and after disasters.

e organization was originally founded following the 2010 earthquake in Haiti - now more than 150,000 volunteers in the organization across the nation and over 1,100 operations domestically and internationally.

e organization pairs military veterans with medical professionals, rst responders and technology solutions to provide an impactful service.  Not only do they help with clean up after tornado events such as this, but they also take part in re mitigation and other natural disasters such as hurricanes.

A majority of the damage from the tornado resulted in damaged and downed trees. With about 30 volun-

the openings through the trees?

We are de nitely a society on the go. We want the speed limits to be higher, our ights to get us to our destination faster. We want our meals delivered to our homes or tables in unreasonably fast times. We expect the elevator to show up as soon as we press the button. It’s the pace of the race these days that we are trying to keep up with and the pace is getting quicker and quicker each day.

I thought about the snail again. And as I did, I was reminded that moving at a snail’s pace is okay sometimes. I enjoy a slow brewing pot of co ee as it lls the kitchen with that beautiful co ee aroma. I love reading and spending time slowly letting the story develop and not racing to nish the book. I nd it so much more meaningful to pray slowly as it connects me at a deeper level to those I am praying for and to my faith. And when I can slow down enough before rushing out of the house to write notes to my family and leave them around the house, it makes everyone feel so loved and appreciated.

Is it time to slow down a bit for you?

Are you running a race that just gets faster and faster all the time? I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we can move at a snail’s pace sometimes, 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.

teers a day, teams are deployed to residents in need and work to cut down damaged trees, cut up fallen trees, haul branches away and move debris to the curb.

“We have di erent levels of training, like formal training that we go through,” said Fox.

Fox said that some of the trees in the area are out of their scope and they encourage homeowners to hire a professional to nish up the rest after Team Rubicon has done all they can do.

“ ey’re just a dedicated group of volunteers who are committed to helping residents,” said Douglas County Commissioner Lora omas. “ ere are some of our residents who simply do not have the nancial means to clear the trees o their properties or their fences, to put

and YMCA for this new center, and to Centennial residents — let’s support

and contribute ideas to make it a great success!

Location: 6972 S. Vine St., #366 (east of the library across from Snobahn)

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Team Rubicon volunteers work to cut down a tree in a backyard.

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How to take up running, from starting out to marathons

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Roxane Geisler started running in high school as a new challenge — somebody told her she should run cross country.

“I didn’t even know how to run a mile,” said Geisler, who is now president of the Highlands Ranch Running Club.

Getting into running “just gradually happened for me,” said Geisler, who is 54. “Suddenly, I was like, ‘Oh, I really do enjoy it, and I love getting out and seeing the views.’”

For people who are inexperienced at running but want to improve, it’s key not to be intimidated, Geisler said.

“A lot of people think, ‘Oh, I can’t join the running club because I’m not a real runner.’ And that’s totally silly,” Geisler said. “If you run, you’re a runner.”

Ryan Marker, an assistant professor who teaches exercise physiology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, said it’s important for beginners to start slow. “Setting appropriate expectations, I think, is really important,” Geisler said. “So if someone’s never run before, you’re not going to get o the couch and do a marathon.”

But with the right plan, even beginners can work their way up to a marathon within months. (Here’s a tip: You don’t have to run the whole thing.)

Here’s some advice on how to start running or take your training to the next level.

Part of the group

One thing that can help you get into running: nding a group of runners to keep you moving.

When Geisler moved to Highlands Ranch in 2003, she noted how many people were out running by themselves.

She learned about the Highlands Ranch Race Series, and part of the idea behind starting her running club was to get some runners to train together.

“It makes running so much easier, training so much easier, when you have people to train with,” Geisler said.

And the people she’s met through her club “were a tremendous in uence on me — just people who really push themselves and try to get the best out of themselves,” said Geisler, who has run marathons.

e club provides a communal atmosphere:

Highlands Ranch Running Club volunteers stand at the Backcountry Wilderness Half Marathon in November.

Gardens hold flowers, trees, wildlife

The latest Hudson Gardens Newsletter carries a photo of a resident bullsnake that may be found sunning itself in the gardens these days. is bullsnake is non-venomous, but really might resemble a rattler. Spring owering trees are in bloom and a variety of owers. Walk along trails and look for birds. Open free from sunrise to sunset. Pack a picnic and visit! Please observe wildlife from a distance. e Hudson Gardens & Event Center is located at 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive in Littleton. See hudsongardens.org.

Art in the park Greenwood Village o ers art projects for kids ages 6-12 from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, Wednesdays, ursdays at Wetlands Park, 5701 S. Quebec St. $35 per program. Limited to 20 participants. Call 303-797-1779. See tinyurl.com/gvparkart.

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Runners don’t just work out but also make connections in her group.

“De nitely lots of friendships have formed, and even a few people have met their spouses,” Geisler said.

Starting out

For beginners who are getting over the initial hump of starting to run, it’s important not to bite o more than you can chew, said Marker, who works in the department of physical medicine and rehabilitation at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus.

“If you’re just starting, even running for a mile, say — or even less than that — is meaningful,” Marker said. Another strategy, he said, is to remember you don’t have to run consistently for a whole workout.

“Run for ve minutes and walk for two,” Marker said as an example of setting planned walk intervals. at method “can help people build up their initial capacity.”

For runners ages 35 and up, Geisler said starting slow can help, like working toward a goal of “I’m going to run this whole mile without walking,” she said. “And then go from there.”

Also important: making sure you have the right running shoes for you.

Geisler recommends getting a shoe tting at a specialty running store like Runners Roost.

“You can really get injuries if you don’t have the right footwear,” Geisler said.

is open with ve new art installations on June 30. ey are: “Open Skies” by Brenda Biondo; “EARTH. SPEAKS” by brooke smiley; “Skye” by Brian Wall; “ e Managers” by Molly Rideout; “Ovum” by Nikki Pike. Green Mountain Falls is at the foot of Pikes Peak. See tinyurl.com/artgmf.

Depot Art Gallery

e Depot Art Gallery has its 61st Anniversary Show exhibited until July 10, followed by “Being Human” from July 11 to Aug. 5. e annual

Mental game

“Running is a mental sport” is a cliché for a reason — getting your mind used to running is a big part of the battle.

Di erent strategies can help you tackle the mental aspect of running, according to Marker.

“One very accessible one is goal setting … maybe you’re someone that really thrives on, you know, competition, getting a personal best,” Marker said. For those people, always having an appropriate race that you’re training for can help.

For others, distraction works well, so nd a good music playlist or podcast or audiobooks, Marker suggested. Or opt for using running as a headclearing experience.

“I can almost do a mindfulness type of thing in running,” Marker said, adding: “Especially if you’re trail running, it can make you stop thinking of other things.”

Gearing up for a marathon

For those who aim to run a marathon — about 26 miles or 42 kilometers — it’s a good idea to schedule an initial training plan of at least six months, Marker said.

For inexperienced runners, there’s “not a small chance that you may get injured in that time, so you want to incorporate some bu er room,” Marker said. at’s partly so if you do develop an injury, you can adjust your training instead of trying to push through the pain and making it worse.

Expecting a long training period can help you eld interruptions that may pop up.

“Best of Colorado” will run Aug. 8 to Sept. 10, during Western Welcome Week and after. e gallery is at 2069 W. Powers Ave. in Littleton. See depotartgallery.org.

Denver Art Museum

e Denver Art Museum will host its rst “Lowrider Show and Shine” on July 9, followed by the “Desert Rider: Dreaming in Motion” exhibit, through Sept. 24. e museum is at 14th and Broadway in Denver. See denverartmuseum.org.

Auditions

Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton, will be holding auditions July 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for “All Shook Up.” Callbacks will be July 9. 303-794-2787, townhallartscenter.org.

Opera

Denver Lyric Opera announces that tenor Mark Van Arsdale will be guest artist at the annual Summer Party, “Vive Le France,” from noon to 2 p.m. at Columbine Country Club, 17 Fairway Lane in Columbine Valley. Dr. Jeremy Reger will accompany. Tickets cost $75 and will be available June 25 online at denverlyricoperaguild.org. DLO raises

“Life happens,” Marker said, adding that if you have a busy week at work, for instance, and are not able to stick with your training plan, there’s no need to feel that you’ve failed and have to stop.

In terms of distance, “you want to get in at least one longer run a week,” Marker said.

Expect to run three to four days per week at minimum and six days per week at most.

at’s because runners need to incorporate rest periods to avoid overtraining problems, Marker said, adding that it’s important to give your body time to adapt.

It may surprise you to hear that you shouldn’t be about to keel over throughout your run when training for a marathon.

“It’s not a bad idea to keep most of your training at moderate intensity,” said Marker, who referenced “the talk test.”

at’s “the idea that you’re doing moderate intensity exercise if you’re able to relatively easily carry on a conversation (while) you do that exercise,” Marker said.

If it gets so hard to breathe that you can’t say more than a few words without pausing for breath, that would be higher-than-moderate intensity.

In “the marathon, you’re going to be going at a relatively steady pace for a long period of time,” Marker said, adding it’s a good idea for your training to re ect that pace.

Yes, runners walk

You could call it running or “completing” a marathon.

money to support young singers who are starting a career in opera.

Fort Garland

“bu alo soldiers: reVision” is a new exhibit opening June 24 from 10-11:30 a.m. at Fort Garland Museum and Cultural Center. Eight independent artists have collaborated and worked independently to create this exhibit. Black Army recruits were known as Bu alo Soldiers. John Taylor Valdez, a descendent to John Taylor and Kitty Cloud (Ute), will appear. Fort Garland is in Colorado’s San Luis Valley. See historycolorado.org/fort-garland-museumcultural-center.

Castle Rock author Castle Rock author Amanda McCoy Flanagan’a new book, “Trust Yourself to Be All In: Safe to Love and Ley Go,” is available at amazon. com.

Denver Center

DCPA eatre tickets are available for the new season: “A Little Night Music”; “Clyde’s”; “Cebollas”; “Rubicon”; “Emma”; “ e Lehman Trilogy”; “Where Did We Sit On the Bus?” denvercenter.org, 303-8936030.

“ ere’s no shame if you incorporate walking into a marathon,” Marker said.

“When you get to the elites, they’re running the entire time, and they’re running a pace that people, even me, couldn’t keep up even a 10th of the distance,” said Marker, who has done a couple marathons and one ultramarathon. (An ultramarathon is anything longer than a marathon, he said. e one he did was 50 miles.)

For walking, the biggest tip is making sure it’s planned, Marker said.

“ e moment you start walking because you’re tired,” that can be “game over,” he said.

He added: “You want to have more ‘on’ than ‘o ’ — not ending up with a 50/50 split” of time spent running and walking.

Fuel on the way

Something else you might not know: People training for marathons eat while on the run. at could be energy gels or bars, Marker said.

“I’d say if your long runs are starting to get longer than an hour, that might be a good time to gauge how you’re feeling,” Marker said, adding it could help to start bringing food with you.

Hit the gym

Strength training — not just running — can be key to pushing your running further, as it can help with injury prevention.

“If someone has the time and they’re able to incorporate strength training into their routine,” Marker said, “it can de nitely help them.”

A bullsnake soaks up the sun at Hudson Gardens in Littleton.

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Chamber music makes for sweet summer day

Saxophonist

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Englewood’s Hampden Hall is a perfect spot to spend a cool summer Saturday afternoon listening to chamber music, performed by highly skilled musicians. Some selections will be familiar and for me, at least, many are not — which is great! And, I get to hear skilled artists performing in a really ne hall.

ents brought Russian saxophonist Sergei Govorov, who performs both classical and contemporary music for audiences in Europe, Asia and the U.S. In 2023, he received a green card for “extraordinary people,” so perhaps he will visit in Colorado again. I think we sometimes don’t fully recognize the issues international performing artists must cope with to perform in the U.S. or Europe and China. In addition, he has written three books with musical arrangements for children to play. And musical pieces such as “Organ Plus Saxophone Duet,” which he has performed with organist Olesya Kravchenko — more than 600 concerts in Russia.

burg, Russia and graduated from the Sverdlovsk Regional Tchaikovsky College of Music in 1999. He studied saxophone at the department of jazz and popular music there.

He also is a member of the folk ensemble Russian Banjo and after completing his doctorate at the National Gnessin Music Academy, he traveled to France to be coached by skilled performers there and has performed at the prestigious Montreaux, Switzerland, Jazz Festival.

Govorov was accompanied by pianist Britta De Groot, who recently received her master’s in music in piano performance from the University of Colorado, Boulder, under the tutelage of well-recognized pianist David Korevaar.

chamber music performance at 2 p.m. on July 15: “Violin Sonatas,” with Susan Paik on violin and Teddy Niedermaier on piano, performing music by Schumann, Bolcom and Niedermaier.

Fall concert dates are also announced:

Sept. 23 will feature e Lirios Quartet in a celebration of Latino Heritage Month and Oct. 28 will feature pianist Jooeun Pak. On Oct. 28, Alex Gonzalez, assistant professor of violin at CU Boulder (replacing Claude Sim, previously announced) will perform “Violin Sonata in Eb Major” by R. Strauss. On Dec. 10, cellist Silver Ainomae will make a return visit from his present home in Minneapolis.

Russian saxophonist Sergei Govorov performed recently as part of the Englewood Arts Presents program at Hampden Hall in the Englewood Civic Center.

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COMING ATTRACTIONS

I’m a pretty rm believer that summer doesn’t actually begin until June 21 (I guess I’m a big equinox guy or something) and I think this year’s weather really bears me out, seeing as we didn’t really start having proper summer weather until June

So, now that we’re actually into the most fun season of the year, it’s time for my quarterly round up of great events to honor it properly.  Go to the world’s fair with Molly Brown American history bu s know that the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair is one of the key cultural events of our history. It was a chance to showcase innovations like electricity, highlight the work of artists of all kinds and give visitors the chance to explore the rich history and exciting future of the world at large. e list of those visitors include Denver’s own Molly Brown and her family.

In celebration of the fair’s 130 th anniversary, the  Molly Brown House Museum , 1340 Pennsylva-

nia St. in Denver, is hosting  “ e World is Changing” exhibit  through Sunday, Aug. 27. Visitors will be able to peruse unique original artifacts from the event, learn more about what fair attendees saw and how it changed the world.

In addition to the exhibit, there will be special events throughout its run, like an examination of the food that was served at the fair and see how people of color and women were represented there.

All the event information can be found at https://mollybrown.org/ visit-us/exhibits/.

You’re going to need a bigger amphitheater for ‘Jaws’

You can make a solid case that Steven Spielberg’s  “Jaws”  is a perfect lm. Even if you discard the mountains of money it made, the way it totally rejiggered lmmaking and the lm industry, and how it announced one of the art form’s most important gures, everything about it just works — the score, the suspense, the characters, the shark (well, that might be the one caveat).

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“Jaws” is going to be screened during the summer for as long as we have summers, but what a treat to see the lm at  Red Rocks , 18300 W. Alameda Parkway in Morrison, at 6:30 p.m. on ursday, July 6, as part of its Film on the Rocks lineup. Some lms just work better with big crowds and “Jaws” de nitely ts the bill.

Get tickets at www.axs.com.

Celebrate 43 years at the KYGO Birthday Bash

Country music and rap don’t have a whole lot in common, but one thing they do share is that both sound best in the summer. With that in mind, why not attend  KYGO’s annual Birthday Bash , which features a collection of some of the genre’s best artists — Brothers Osborne, Niko Moon, Kameron Marlowe, Hailey Whitters, Randall King and Double Wide.

e concert will be held from 4 to 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 1 at  Fiddlers Green Amphitheatre , 6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd in Greenwood Village. Many of the musicians are up-and-comers (Whitters is a particular favorite of mine), which makes for an exciting pairing with Brothers Osborne, who are blending country and rock in really fun ways.

Find tickets at www.ticketmaster. com.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Dead & Company at Folsom Field

What a long, strange trip indeed. I’m not sure what anybody expected when it was announced the Grateful Dead would be relaunch-

ing with many of the original members and pop/blues guitarist John Mayer. But since  Dead & Company  began touring in 2016, they’ve shown an admirable dedication to the original band’s ethos and have introduced new generations to the music in a live setting.

But all good things must come to an end and the group announced their 2023 tour would be their last, which means their performances at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 1, Sunday, July 2 and Monday, July 3 at  Folsom Field , 2400 Colorado Ave. in Boulder, will be your last opportunity to catch the group in-person.  Head over to www.ticketmaster. com for tickets to what will certainly be a historic run.

Go on a culinary journey at Taste of Arvada

Who doesn’t love a good meal to go with a beautiful summer evening? But what kind of cuisine to go with? Fortunately, you don’t have to decide at the  annual Taste of Arvada , which will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on ursday, July 13 at  the Apex Center , 13150 72 ndAve. in Arvada.

e ever-popular event features more than 50 metro area and Arvada restaurants, bakeries, breweries, wineries, distilleries and more, all highlighting their best tastes and avors. In addition to all the things people can eat and drink, the event also features live music, art vendors and more.

Find all the details and purchase tickets at www.arvadachamber.org/ taste.

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

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Arapahoe Libraries marches in Coors Light Denver Pride Parade

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Around 80 people, including 38 employees and their families and friends, represented Arapahoe County Libraries in the 2023 Coors Light Denver Pride Parade on Sunday June 25.

Margay Dean, Senior Public Relations and Media Specialist for Arapahoe County Libraries said participants enjoyed the parade and the positive energy from spectators.

Hundreds of thousands of people gathered for the parade and other events as part of the two-day Denver Pride Festival.

“We were thrilled to march for another year,” Dean said. “ is was an exciting way for Arapahoe Libraries to showcase its commitment to inclusivity.”

e parade and festival were presented by e Center on Colfax.

According to Kirstina Sickels, Vice President of Development and Communications at e Center, over 270 organizations walked in the parade, which spanned 14 blocks of Colfax Avenue from Cheesman Park to the Civic Center.

Arapahoe Libraires Community Engagement Coordinator Ann Maire Boger arranged the organization’s participation in the parade.

Dean said Kelsey Radomski, library specialist for the Mobile Library Services Team, drove the Library on Wheels in the parade for the rst time.

“Our message at events like this is, ‘the library is for all.’ Everyone is welcome at the library, and we want everyone to visit us and discover all the wonderful things we have to o er,” Dean said.

Sickels explained overall attendees, performers and vendors enjoyed this year’s festivities despite the harsh summer weather.

“It was a long hot weekend, but everyone stuck through it,” she said. “It has been so great to be at the receiving end of such positive feedback.”

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Arapahoe Libraires employee Holly Whelan marches in 2023 Coors Light Denver Pride Parade Sunday, June 25.

Arapahoe Libraries walks with over 270 organizations in the 2023 Coors Light Denver Pride Parade on Sunday, June 25.

Liz Houtz (left), Julianne Keller (center) and Haley Boden (right) represent Arapahoe Libraires in the 2023 Coors Light Denver Pride Parade on June 25.

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Wincy Martin (center) and Mary Liss of Arapahoe Libraires march at the 2023 Coors Light Denver Pride Parade June 25.

Laydon, Hudson reprimanded by Colorado GOP

Signed letter in Montana controversy

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A political rift two states away has spilled into Colorado and Douglas County politics, with Colorado GOP leaders formally rebuking elected Republican o cials for standing with Democrats in their opposition to the Montana state House barring a transgender lawmaker from the chamber.

First-term Democratic state Rep. Zooey Zephyr had been prevented from speaking on the chamber oor by the Montana House speaker since April 20, when she refused to apologize for telling colleagues who supported a ban on gender-a rming care for youths that they would have “blood” on their hands, the Associated Press reported.

In response, state Rep. Brianna Titone, an Arvada Democrat, led over 75 elected o cials in Colorado in sending a letter to Montana legislators asking for Zephyr to be allowed back into the chamber, according to a news release.

“She was right to speak with strong words of advocacy for those Mon-

tana residents who are struggling to get the care, understanding, and respect they so desperately need,” the letter says.

e letter, signed by two local Republicans, Douglas County Commissioner Abe Laydon and Castle Pines City Councilmember Roger Hudson, prompted Colorado Republican Party leaders to pass a resolution that “reprimanded” Hudson, Laydon and Republican state Reps. Ron Weinberg and Rick Taggart, who also signed the letter.

“It’s the responsibility of any organization to hold its members accountable for harmful decisions they make,” the Colorado GOP said in a June 21 email announcement.

Douglas o cials respond

For Hudson, the Castle Pines city councilmember, limits on debate on potential state laws in uenced his decision to sign Titone’s letter, he told Colorado Community Media.

“ e majority silencing the minority through procedural tactics isn’t right,” Hudson said. “Isn’t right in Colorado and it isn’t OK in Montana.”

Hudson, who also serves as deputy chief of sta for the Colorado House Republicans, said in a statement that he believes in a Colorado “where we all are free to speak and live freely.”

in passing any resolution that would limit the free speech of any American or duly elected Colorado Republican — but I am positive that it doesn’t reduce the property taxes of a single Coloradan, increase housing for Colorado families, or make our

Colorado have held little political power statewide in recent years.

“ e Colorado Republican Party cannot a ord further division, especially over Montana politics. e day

Abe Laydon

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we stop supporting the United States Constitution and the First Amendment in Colorado is the moment that we lose the nal vestiges of condence that our fellow citizens, our voters, and our donors have invested,” Laydon’s statement read.

He continued: “I will continue to actively ght censorship, book burning, and any other fascist behaviors which our brave men and women in the military fought and died to overcome. I have faith that as intelligent, right-minded Colorado Republicans, you will also continue to honor what our ag stands for and never bow to those that would censor speech, even speech we may disagree with.”

‘Lives on the line’

Zephyr’s silencing on the Montana House oor drew hundreds of protesters to the Montana Capitol, the AP reported. From the House gallery, Zephyr’s supporters chanted, “Let her speak!” Police cleared the gallery and arrested seven people for trespassing. Zephyr was voted o the House oor for violating its rules of decorum.

(Zephyr was to still be able to vote and participate in committees but not discuss proposals and amendments under consideration in the full House.)

Montana became the latest state to ban or restrict gender-a rming medical care for transgender kids when its Republican governor signed legislation in April.

e letter from Titone, who is transgender, framed the issue as one where “lives are on the line.”

LGBTQ+ youth, who “are relentlessly persecuted, ostracized, and denied basic rights,” are more likely to attempt suicide than their peers, Titone’s letter says.

Compared with cisgender, or not

trans, heterosexual adolescents, transgender adolescents showed ve times the risk of suicidal ideation and 7.6 times the risk of suicide attempt, according to a 2022 study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.

“Gender-a rming care has been shown to improve mental health among transgender youth — in a Dutch study, rates of suicidal ideation among transgender adolescents receiving gender-a rming care were similar to those among their cisgender peers, whereas rates among transgender adolescents on the waiting list remained elevated,” the study notes.

Move ‘hypocritical,’ GOP says

In the email, Colorado’s GOP called Colorado Democrats “hypocritical,” pointing to the criticism Democrats had received this year for “silencing debate and stopping Colorado Republicans from representing the concerns of their constituents.”

On March 25, Democrats in the Colorado House used what’s known as Rule 14 to limit debate in the chamber for the rst time in at least a decade, e Colorado Sun reported.

Democrats went on to use Rule 14 more than a dozen times, according to state Rep. Anthony Hartsook, a Parker Republican, citing data tracked by the House GOP caucus, the Sun wrote.

Colorado House Speaker Julie McCluskie, a Dillon Democrat, defended the decision to limit debate, the Sun wrote.

“We began to recognize what was happening in our chamber was no longer respectful and productive,” she has said. “Filibustering and delay tactics, by having bills read at length, is not why we were voted into o ce. We were voted into o ce to consider and debate policy. At the time we invoked House Rule 14, we wanted to drive more productive conversations.”

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Walking into the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas for the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair, Aditi Avinash was overcome with nerves, but when she left, she took home an award and scholarship.

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CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0173-2023

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

On April 18, 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)

KELSEY K. YAMASAKI

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR QUICKEN LOANS INC.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS INC.

Date of Deed of Trust

May 11, 2016

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

May 17, 2016

Recording Information

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

D6050453

Original Principal Amount

$189,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$165,312.63

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.

SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION

Also known by street and number as:

2755 W RIVERWALK CIR, UNIT F, LITTLETON, CO 80123-8989.

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, 08/16/2023, 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: 6/22/2023

Last Publication: 7/20/2023

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: 04/18/2023

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

Randall M. Chin #31149

David W. Drake #43315

Ryan Bourgeois #51088

Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557

Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP

1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711

Attorney File # 00000009755893

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

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LEGAL DESCRIPTION 0173-2023

CONDOMINIUM UNIT F, BUILDING 2755, THE CANTERBURY AT RIVERWALK CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF, RECORDED AUGUST 29, 2001 AT RECEPTION NO. B1146238 IN THE RECORD OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR THE CANTERBURY AT RIVERWALK CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED

JULY 12, 2001 AT RECEPTION NO. B1113106 AND SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION RECORDED AUGUST 29, 2001 AT RECEPTION NO. B1146237, IN SAID RECORDS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

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First Publication: 6/22/2023

Last Publication: 7/20/2023

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0169-2023

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

On April 14, 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) Jesse Quintia

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR SWBC MORTGAGE CORP., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 6/22/2023

Last Publication: 7/20/2023

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: 04/14/2023

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 # 23-029708

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. 0169-2023

First Publication: 6/22/2023

Last Publication: 7/20/2023

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0192-2023

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

On May 2, 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)

MASOUD MORADI AND JOSEPH KONON

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION

SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FAMILY

FIRST FUNDING, LLC

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

Great Lake Funding I Trust

Date of Deed of Trust

March 11, 2019

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

March 26, 2019

at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/30/2023, 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 Publication7/6/2023

Last Publication8/3/2023

Name of PublicationLittleton 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: 05/02/2023

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

Randall M. Chin #31149

David W. Drake #43315

Ryan Bourgeois #51088

Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557

Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP

1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711

Attorney File # 00000009230798

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.

Legal Notice No. 0192-2023

First Publication: July 6, 2023

Last Publication: August 3, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0171-2023

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

On April 14, 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)

Angela Stapp

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Countrywide Bank, FSB, its successors and assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

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, 08/16/2023, 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: 6/22/2023

Last Publication: 7/20/2023

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: 04/14/2023

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:

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

Attorney File # CO21348

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. 0171-2023

First Publication: 6/22/2023

Last Publication: 7/20/2023

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS CRS 38-38-111(2.5b)(3a,b,d)(5)

PUBLIC TRUSTEE SALE NO. 0367-2022

To: Obligor/Grantor(s) on the evidence of debt and/or Deed of Trust or other person entitled. You are advised that there are overbid funds due you. This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

Name of Obligor/Grantor(s) on the evidence of debt and/or Deed of Trust

Victor R. Griggs

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 9, BLOCK 7, SHERIDAN HILLS THIRD ADDITION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

APN #: 2077-05-2-12-020

Also known by street and number as:

3757 South Federal Boulevard, 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, 08/16/2023, 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

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

D9025671

Original Principal Amount

$2,900,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$2,873,770.02

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.

THE REAL PROPERTY, TOGETHER WITH IMPROVEMENTS, IF ANY, IN THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

TRACT 20, PLAT OF RESUBDIVISION OF TRACTS 19 (PARTLY), 20, 21, 22, 23, COUNTRY HOMES, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 49 SUNSET DRIVE, 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

U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee for LBIgloo Series IV Trust

Date of Deed of Trust

November 30, 2007

County of Recording

Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust

December 04, 2007

Recording Information

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

B7152502

Original Principal Amount

$192,600.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$164,377.26

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 13, BLOCK 26, FIRST AMENDED PLAT OF SOUTHWIND SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as:

611 East Easter Avenue, 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

Address of Obligor/Grantor(s) on the evidence of debt and/or Deed of Trust 5942 East Irish Place, Centennial, CO 80112

Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 02, 2010

Recording Information D0112068

Legal Description of Property LOT 43, HOMESTEAD FARM FILING NO. 6, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Street Address of Property 5942 East Irish Place, Centennial, CO 80112

NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS

I sold at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on 1/25/23, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, to the highest and best bidder for cash, the real property described above. An overbid was realized from the sale and the funds must be claimed by the Obligor/Grantor(s) on the evidence of debt and/or Deed of Trust or other persons entitled thereto within six months from the date of sale.

THE STATE OF COLORADO REQUIRES US TO NOTIFY YOU THAT YOUR PROPERTY MAY BE TRANSFERRED TO THE CUSTODY OF THE STATE TREASURER IF YOU DO NOT CONTACT US BEFORE 7/25/2023 as part of the "Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act", pursuant to Colorado law.

First Publication: 6/8/23

Last Publication: 7/6/23

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Date: 4/19/23

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

By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Re-

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certain subjects,” said Avinash. “In 2020, COVID tests, those were all ELISA tests because they were testing how much COVID you had. In this case, I was testing how much gluten I had.”

Avinash also conducted a Western blot test, which visualized how much gluten was present and used the mass spectrometry as a way to separate complex proteins.

As COVID restrictions were lifted, the competition was fully back this year and Avinash had nearly 80 people competing in her category, transitional medicine.

While standing at her booth, waiting for judges to come by, Avinash got to know the people next to her.

TORNADO

Building on her project each year, Avinash rst competed during her freshman year, however, it was during the pandemic, so the competition was held online.

Not able to conduct any research at her school or in a lab, Avinash focused on doing a literature review and conducted a preliminary test using a testing lab that she got online and shipped to her house.

Sophomore year, Avinash conducted the majority of testing at school with some supervised testing in a lab.

She presented this research at the International Science and Engineering Fair.

Once junior year came around, Avinash conducted research at a professional lab at the Anschutz Medical Campus where she had the opportunity to use equipment like a mass spectrometer.

Avinash conducted four main types of testing. One of which being an antibody test called ELISA Assay test.

“ at tests the prevalence of

e last test Avinash conducted was the Cytokine Assay to measure the amount of cytokine production. Cytokine is a wide group of signaling proteins and acts as humoral regulators that modulate functions of individual cells.

“How celiac disease occurs [is] by cells recognizing an amino acid sequence and causing an immune response,” said Avinash.

“Cytokine Assay is measuring immune response.”

Between the biotechnology program at Rock Canyon and working with mentors at the lab, Avinash learned how to write and document in a legal lab notebook, pipette, do gel electrophoresis and run analyzers.

According to Avinash, the lactate pill has speci c enzymes that are able to break down milk and sugar. rough Avinash’s lengthy research, she found three enzymes that work e ectively in di erent environments that break down gluten proteins.

“My hope is that these enzymes can be used to make some kind of pill for gluten intolerance and for celiac disease,” said Avinash.

Public Notices

vised 9/2012

Legal Notice NO. 0367-2022

First Publication: 6/8/23

Last Publication: 7/6/23

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent City and County

Public Notice

ARAPAHOE COUNTY

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

LDC23-003, LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE

OIL & GAS REGULATIONS PHASE 1

AMENDMENTS / LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT

PROPOSAL: Arapahoe County Public Works and Development is proposing to amend Chapter 5, Section 5-3.6, subsections B, E.2., F.2(b)., F.3(a)., (m) and (o), and F.11(d) of the Arapahoe County Land Development Code, Oil and Gas Regulations adopted in November 2021, as part of the Phase 1 regulation revisions.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 18, 2023 the Arapahoe County Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing at 6:30 P.M., or as soon as possible thereafter at 5334 S. Prince Street, East Hearing Room, Littleton, CO 80120, at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the abovedescribed case number, LDC23-003/Land Development Code Amendment. 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 1-855-4363656. 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 1201

First Publication: July 6, 2023

Last Publication: July 6, 2023

Publisher: Englewood Herald Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen Public Notice ARAPAHOE COUNTY

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

CASE NO. PF22-005, DOVE VALLEY V #24 [PROJECT ENYALIUS] / FINAL PLAT

PROPOSAL: The applicant proposes replatting 42.667 acres currently divided into six lots located at 8252 South Chambers Road, 8150 South Chambers Road, 8070 South Fairplay Street, 8032 South Hannibal Circle, 8002 South Hannibal Circle, and 7972 South Hannibal Circle into three lots.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 25, 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. PF22-005, Dove Valley V #24 [Project Enyalius] / Final Plat. 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

“I got to learn so much about di erent aspects of the eld we’re studying, but the interesting thing about the medical eld and, I guess, science in general is even though a lot of projects are clumped under a broad sphere, each project in that broad sphere is so di erent,” said Avinash.

Looking forward, Avinash wants to continue her research during her senior year of high school. And although she is not certain where she wants to attend college, Avinash is thankful for the Arizona State University scholarship.

Inspired by her love of research and medicine, Avinash aspires to become a MD-PhD as she believes some of the best doctors are those who have both the clinical aspect and compassion as well as the research knowledge about conditions and treatments.

“I think the reason I love the eld of medicine and the eld of research is it’s a eld that is constantly evolving and changing,” said Avinash. “And as someone who just loves learning, I just love the eld of medicine, so I just want to be completely involved in it to every extent possible.”

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 1200

First Publication: July 6, 2023

Last Publication: July 6, 2023

Publisher: Englewood Herald Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

CITY

Notice is hereby given that the Centennial Liquor Licensing Authority will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, July 19th at 10:00 a.m., via Virtual Meeting, to consider an application for a new L&E license.

The applicant is an LLC: GSBR Denver LLC

Game Show Battle Rooms 8230 S. Colorado Blvd, Ste B Centennial, CO 80112

Public comment will be heard at the virtual hearing or written communications regarding the issuance of this license may be submitted to the Liquor License Administrator, via email at mpalmer@ centennialco.gov by no later than July 18, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.

By order of Barbara Setterlind, City Clerk

Legal Notice No. 531590

First Publication: July 6, 2023

Last Publication: July 6, 2023

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omas said there is a lot to be grateful for in Highlands Ranch and is looking forward to the community coming together and to celebrate the Fourth of July.

“We’re not changing our lives because of this little tornado,” said omas.

With a team set up at Eastridge Recreation Facility, they are able to access the Crisis Home Cleanup database and look at what residents are requesting for assistance and if it is within their capabilities, they claim it and send a team out to help.

From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, volunteers are in groups working with each other and helping one another be safe while attempting to save trees, cut down trees and remove debris.

While some requests take a few hours, there are some large trees in dangerous situations that take a few days to remove.

“We’re really trying to help as much as we can,” said Fox.

e volunteers will be providing their services through Friday, June 30.

In addition, Douglas County will begin curbside pickup for those who cannot transport the debris from the hardest hit areas of the community on ursday, June 29. Residents who request help are asked to ll out a form which can be found on Highlands Ranch Metro District website.  13

CENTENNIAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Centennial Liquor Licensing Authority will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, July 19th at 10:00 a.m., via Virtual Meeting, to consider an application for a new L&E license.

The applicant is an Incorporation: Double Edge Axe Throwing Inc Double Edge Axe Throwing 5150 Arapahoe Rd. Unit D1-A Centennial, CO 80122

Public comment will be heard at the virtual hearing or written communications regarding the issuance of this license may be submitted to the Liquor License Administrator, via email at mpalmer@ centennialco.gov by no later than July 18, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.

By order of Barbara Setterlind, City Clerk

Legal Notice No. 531591

First Publication: July 6, 2023

Last Publication: July 6, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

PUBLIC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 25, 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 USR23-001, Servants of Christ Jesus Novitiate Monastery / Use By Special Review. 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

First Publication: July 6, 2023

Last Publication: July 6, 2023

Publisher: Englewood Herald Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

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