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Centennial City Council OKs pickleball regulations

BY TAYLER SHAW TSHAW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

With hopes of preventing neighborhood con icts over pickleball noise, the Centennial City Council approved new rules on how close outdoor courts can be to homes.

New permanent outdoor pickleball courts are now prohibited within 250 feet of homes.

Temporary outdoor pickleball courts, on the other hand, are prohibited within 350 feet of homes.

One of the main concerns about pickleball noise is the popping sound of the hard plastic ball hitting the paddles, which is called an “impulsive sound,” according to the city’s noise study.

During a roughly ve-hour meeting on Sept. 19, about 19 residents spoke either for or against the proposed regulations.

e council ultimately voted unanimously to set a variety of rules for outdoor pickleball courts.

Despite the vote being unanimous, several council members voiced concerns with the regulations.

However, the council felt pressure to pass regulations Sept. 19 because the city’s pickleball moratorium — which paused some pickleball court developments in the city — is set to expire at the end of the month.

City Attorney Bob Widner said that if nothing was done and the moratorium expired, the city may be in a position where it “could get courts a foot o of somebody’s property line, and there’s no standard for noise, and they can continue to operate and we’re gonna get ooded with complaints.”

“Whenever these situations have come up, there’s been lawsuits, there’s been huge pushback,” Widner said. “And we’re trying to avoid that con ict, right? at’s why we did the moratorium.”

Councilmember Don Sheehan said he disagrees with making the setback

About 19 residents gathered Sept. 19, 2023, at the Centennial Civic Center to voice their opinion on the city’s proposed outdoor pickleball court regulations.

for permanent outdoor pickleball courts 250 feet, but he thinks it is important the council passes the ordinance and later revises it.

“We need to pass this because we have no other choice,” he said. “We have a moratorium that is expiring, and we have nothing on the books that will do anything to stop the noise that’s going to impact our citizens.

“So, reluctantly, I will vote yes,” he said.

Several council members noted that the new ordinance is not perfect and can be changed in the future.

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House-flipping company buys alleged bomb property

BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e Englewood home at 4945 S. Delaware St., where authorities allege there was bomb-making activity taking place, has been sold.

In a letter to neighbors in the 4900 block of South Delaware Street on Sept. 20, the city said the home was sold on Sept. 13 and the new owner, Hunter Hinson of Equity Hunter LLC, is “responsible for working on bringing the property into compliance, including the meth remediation, rodent control, yard maintenance and any other nuisances associated with the address,” the letter said.

Englewood City Manager Shawn Lewis said he is thankful for the hard work of various entities, including code enforcement sta , the Fire Marshal’s O ce, Police Investigations and Building Division, “to investigate and enforce the city’s laws related to the safety and health of the community.”

“We have already met with the

new ownership at 4945 S. Delaware and are hopeful the required remediation can be completed quickly so that condemnation orders can be lifted,” Lewis said.

e purchase price of the property was $350,000 and social media shows Equity Hunter purchases properties to ip and resell.

Hinson declined to comment on the purchase of the property when contacted by the Englewood Herald.

e Arapahoe County clerk and recorder’s list of property transactions shows over 140 entries for Equity Hunter in the last four years.

e property, formerly owned by Michael Steven Lubotsky, remains condemned by the city re marshal, city building department and the Arapahoe County Health Department.

“A no-trespass agreement is also on le with the Police Department so only licensed workers may enter the property,” the letter reads. “We are still waiting for the results of the soil testing, however, those will be reported to the appropriate depart-ments and the new owner will be responsible for the remediation, if necessary.”

Lubotsky and another man, Brian Gessing, were arrested in June for allegedly making explosive devices on the property. Both were charged with possession of an explosive device and are currently going through court proceedings.

Gessing was also charged with drug paraphernalia possession and failed to appear in court on July 31. Eric Ross, media relations director at the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s O ce, said a preliminary hearing was scheduled for Gessing on Sept. 22 but was likely continued as he is currently incarcerated at El Paso County Jail.

Additionally, Ross said an arraignment for Lubotsky was scheduled for Sept. 25 at 10 a.m.

e two were arrested just one day after the city issued a condemnation notice because Lubotsky’s property was deemed “un t for human occupancy,” documents state.

Englewood Police Division Chief Tracy Jones said the department and other agencies found apparent bomb-making materials, cut PVC

pipe, and explosive ingredients including potassium nitrate at the house.

e city took on the cost of cleaning up the property but the letter said those expenses have been paid back.

“ e city has recouped its expenses for the abatements from the sale proceeds and costs moving forward have been transferred to the new owner and we will be working closely with them until all conditions are met,” the letter says.

e alleged explosive-making operation was one of many incidents that took place at this property in the last several years, with Englewood residents expressing concerns.

In a safety meeting on July 20, members of the neighborhood around Lubotsky’s property gathered to speak with representatives from the city and law enforcement about the site.

While the property has been sold, the city encourages residents in the neighborhood to continue reporting any suspicious activity to the Englewood Police non-emergency number at 303-761-7410.

The home at 4945 S. Delaware St. in Englewood was fenced o and boarded up July 7 when the city issued an emergency abatement order that bars anyone from living there because of numerous fire code violations. Authorities reported finding apparent explosive-making materials and a pipe bomb there in the days leading up to the crackdown.

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e team at AdventHealth Littleton is putting its heart into a new project to serve the region. Opening in the spring of 2025, a new heart and vascular tower at the hospital will provide a full spectrum of cardiovascular services in one place.

“ is tower will become a cardiovascular center of excellence that draws people in from not only our regions locally, but from our surrounding region as well,” said Dr. Matt Mendenhall, chief medical o cer at the hospital. “It will allow us to expand into the most current innovative approaches to caring for complex cardiovascular health issues.”

e design for the new tower is based on the model of a dedicated heart hospital in another state, Mendenhall said, which creates a onestop shop for the entire spectrum of cardiovascular needs.

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“If you have any cardiovascular need of any kind, you can walk into this tower and receive the care that you need,” he said.

Tower plans

e new tower will signi cantly expand AdventHealth Littleton’s current cardiovascular o erings.

e tower’s current plan has three oors, which will include a 24-bed cardiovascular intensive care unit, additional cardiac catheterization laboratories, a new cardiac diagnostics department, new operating rooms, pre- and post-procedural rooms, two hybrid suites and electrophysiology and interventional cardiology suites.

Mendenhall said patients who have needed complex cardiac surgery in the past have often been transferred

to another hospital branch to receive that care.

“After we build the tower, the story completely ips around,” he said. “We will be caring not just for this community, but we will be caring for people that are coming in from outside of the community to receive the latest and greatest, most innovative, highest quality, cardiovascular care that is available.”

Jennifer Brooks, the hospital’s director of cardiovascular services, said the new tower will have its own entrance to the hospital.

“ at’s important for cardiovascular patients because when their loved one drops them o or they’re coming in for their procedure, they get to be either dropped o or park very close to that entrance,” she said, adding that cardiovascular patients often have shortness of breath or can’t walk very far.

“We’re really trying to design this space and (have) it be completely nothing but patient-focused,” she said.

Importance of heart health

Brooks said cardiovascular services are especially important because heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S.United States.

According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more people died from heart disease in the U.S. in 2021 than from all types of cancer combined.

“At some point in time, all of us will be impacted by somebody having cardiovascular issues,” Books said. “ at may be having a heart attack, maybe they need a pacemaker, maybe they need a valve replacement, maybe they need open heart surgery – all of us will be impacted by that in some way, shape or form (even) if it’s not ourselves.”

e hospital partners with South Denver Cardiology Associates for their cardiovascular physicians. e tower, which will cost over $100 million, will require the hos-

pital to hire more physicians and other sta .

Beyond the basic importance of the medical services they will provide, Brooks and Mendenhall said they are excited to be able to provide these services close to where their patients live.

“To be able to serve our own community, we’re very excited,” Brooks said. “Right now we don’t have all of those services and so our community members do have to leave the community to get that care. And they won’t after this tower is built.”

AdventHealth Littleton already provides extensive care for patients facing epilepsy, cancer, neurosurgery, spinal surgery, orthopedic surgery and more, Mendenhall said. Adding cardiovascular services to that list, he said, is an exciting step forward.

“Building this tower continues to support our mission of providing the best possible care, in all of its forms, to the community.”

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Observing Pain Awareness Month and National Recovery Month

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e month is also an interesting contrast in public awareness campaigns focused on people who

oftentimes live in the shadows of chronic pain or who are recovering from a substance use disorder. My background in opioid pharmacology and neuroscience has often juxtaposed between these seemingly disparate groups.

Pain Awareness Month: A Vital Call to Action

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For millions, however, pain transcends its purpose, becoming an unrelenting companion that limits activities and reduces quality of life. Pain Awareness Month serves as an important reminder to shed light on an often times invisible illness, spotlighting the daily challenges individuals face. e goal is twofold: to foster empathy towards those silently grappling with pain’s debilitating e ects and to raise awareness about the importance of providing better coordinated pain care to all those who need it.

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Englewood city manager to get more authority in case of recalls

BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e Englewood City Council approved a temporary ordinance that will grant limited authority to City Manager Shawn Lewis in the event of a lack of a quorum after the Oct. 3 recall election.

City Attorney Tamara Niles gave a presentation to the council during the Sept. 18 meeting explaining that Lewis would be able to approve certain contracts from Oct. 4 to Dec. 4 if there is no quorum so the city can continue conducting business.

“City Manager can approve contracts in excess of the $100,000 limit currently within municipal code but only if sitting council members give majority consensus approval because even without a

quorum we would still meet on a regular basis but it would be more discussion,” Niles said.

Additionally, Niles said the city manager would only be able to utilize this authority if “approval delay would negatively impact city nances, property, health, safety, or welfare duration limited only to the period the city council lacks a quorum.”

District 4 Councilmember Steve Ward proposed a sunset to the ordinance. e council agreed, setting a Jan. 1, 2024 deadline. e ordinance passed 6-1 with District 1 Councilmember and Mayor Othaniel Sierra voting no.

“I still feel I should be voting on the items that come in front of us such as CodeNext, infrastructure projects, the budget, all of the things that have been stated as part

of the reason for the recall,” Sierra said. “I still feel since I am in this seat I should be voting for those projects…I am voting against this because I feel this is me providing guidance if the recall is successful.”

Ward said he voted yes because it will allow the council to continue servicing the city during the months of possible uncertainty.

“I have a duty to the city to ensure that we can provide services as effectively to the people as possible,” Ward said. “To hobble the city’s ability to execute contracts and potentially deliver necessary services to our residents subsequent to a recall is di cult for me to swallow.”

He went on to say there is a “safety net” that does not give Lewis unilateral authority as he is required to still receive approval from council members who will

remain on the dais.

“He is required to discuss these in study sessions with whichever members of council remain and secure a majority consensus, which would be three council members in order to proceed with those contracts,” Ward said.

Niles said City Charter 27 requires a quorum of ve council members to conduct city business.

She also explained this is a regular ordinance, not an emergency, and the issue was initially discussed in a study session on Aug. 28.

In her presentation, she mentioned several di erent anticipated contracts and outstanding solicitations involving infrastructure, which the city manager and remaining council would possibly approve.

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“ is is the rst shot that we’re doing,” said Mayor Pro Tem Richard Holt. “I think we’re one of the rst municipalities to tackle this issue, and, you know, version 1.0 probably won’t be perfect.”

Mayor Stephanie Piko said the point of passing something Sept. 19 is to allow for protection of residents’ property.

“And, if you will, buy us more time in order to further examine, to further meet with HOAs (homeowners associations) … to further understand exactly what that implementation looks like,” Piko said.

She said that everyone is interested in nding a happy medium when it comes to the outdoor pickleball court rules.

“But it might take us more than one pass at this to do that,” she said.

With the council’s approval, the new rules became e ective immediately and the city’s pickleball moratorium was automatically terminated.

The new rules

As part of the new ordinance, the council approved general requirements for all outdoor pickleball courts within 600 feet of residential areas.

One rule is that the courts must limit their hours of operation from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Another rule is that the courts cannot produce sound above a 47-decibel level at the nearest residential property line.

Other regulations vary depending on if the outdoor pickleball court is temporary or permanent.

Jess Lacambra, a city planner, said a permanent court has lines or markings that are either permanent, such as painted lines, or markings that are easily removable but are not removed from the court on a daily basis.

A temporary court is dened as having lines or markings that are easily removable and are completely removed on a daily basis.

Under the new regulations, new permanent outdoor pickleball courts are prohibited within 250 feet of residential zoning.

Permanent outdoor pickleball courts between 250-600 feet from residential areas may be permitted with a cityissued permit. A noise impact assessment will be required to determine if a noise abatement plan and mitigation are needed.

Outdoor permanent courts that are 600 feet or more from residential areas are permitted without a permit and do not need a noise impact assessment or noise mitigation. e rules for temporary outdoor pickleball courts are di erent, as they are prohibited within 350 feet of residential areas.

Per the city sta report, a more strict setback was applied to temporary courts because, in most cases, courts that are within 350 feet of residential properties require noise abatement. However, noise mitigation infrastructure would not exist at locations where temporary courts would most likely exist, the report said.

Temporary courts that are 350-600 feet from residential areas are allowed without a permit and do not need a noise impact assessment, but they do still have to follow the hours of operation rules and cannot produce sound above a 47-decibel level at the nearest residential property line.

“Greater than 600 feet — they are allowed and not required to meet any of those outdoor pickleball standards,” Lacambra said.

Debating setback distance

One of the deliberations the council had was what the setback should be for permanent outdoor pickleball courts.

Originally, city sta proposed that permanent outdoor pickleball courts be prohibited within 100 feet of residential areas.

Lance Willis, a noise consultant the city hired, told the council that if an outdoor pickleball court is 100 feet away from a residential area, achieving a maximum

47-decibel level at the nearest residential property line is unlikely even with noise mitigation.

Councilmember Candace Moon said she preferred the setback be 350 feet for permanent outdoor pickleball courts, as that was something several community members asked for.

However, Mayor Pro Tem Holt said he thinks making 350 feet the setback would result in most homeowners associations not being able to build a court.

Ultimately, the city council decided to amend the proposed regulations and increase the setback to 250 feet.

What about preexisting courts?

In the city sta report, it says there are a small number of existing outdoor permanent courts that are within 600 feet of residential areas.

ose existing courts are not required to apply for a permit nor provide a noise impact assessment, but they do have to be in compliance with the other requirements for permanent outdoor pickleball courts.

If it is demonstrated that these courts are not compliant with the standards, then they will have to go through the complete permitting process, per the report.

Widner, the city attorney, said the reason for the exception is because the city has had few complaints about these courts that are currently operating.

“So, why not let them continue until such time they’re a problem?” he said.

“We do know that those courts will unlikely meet a 47 (decibel) standard because they’re unmitigated,” he continued. “But we’re going to let them go until such time that we have credible evidence that they’re not meeting the 47 (decibel standard) or they stop operating 8 (a.m.) to 8 (p.m.).”

Why did the city make regulations?

Pickleball noise has led to con icts in communities across the nation — including

Colorado.

As reported by CBS Colorado, plans to install and expand pickleball courts at Congress Park and Sloan’s Lake Park were canceled due to noise concerns.

Hoping to prevent such con icts in Centennial, in March, the city council passed a six-month moratorium on the acceptance or processing of new applications or approvals for permanent outdoor pickleball courts within 500 feet of residential uses.

e moratorium intended to give the city time to research and evaluate potential noise mitigation requirements for pickleball courts, per the city’s sta memo.

As part of this e ort, the city hired a noise consultant who conducted a noise study for the city.

According to that study, pickleball is not acoustically equivalent to sports like tennis or volleyball.

e main concern for residents living close to pickleball courts is the “popping” sound of the hard plastic ball hitting the paddles, per the study.

is type of sound is classied as an “impulsive sound.”

Persistent impulsive sounds can create annoyance because they are “similar to sounds that contain important information about our environment such as footsteps, a door opening, a tap at the window, or speech,” the study explained.

“Continuous false alarms such as the popping sound created by pickleball paddle impacts make it di cult to relax, concentrate, or sleep soundly without disturbance as each time a pop is heard it draws the attention, creating distraction,” the study said.

e study noted that loweramplitude sound can have “adverse long term physiological e ects.”

e most important factor to consider when selecting a site for pickleball courts is the distance to adjacent residential areas, according to the study.

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Cherry Creek CMAS scores show no major changes

BY TAYLER SHAW TSHAW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e 2022-23 state assessment results for the Cherry Creek School District mostly showed no substantial changes from the previous school year, according to a presentation given to the board of education.

Norm Alerta, the school district’s director of assessment and performance analytics, presented the results of the Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) assessments and the PSAT and SAT on Sept. 11.

Superintendent Christopher Smith said there is much more to students than just their test scores.

“However, it is important that our students do well on these test scores,” Smith said. “So, in October, Dr. Jennifer Perry — our deputy superintendent — will be presenting our strategic plan in regards to the scores that you will see tonight.”

Overall test scores similar to last year

Students in grades three through eight take the CMAS tests in math and English language arts, according to the Colorado Department of Education.

In the Cherry Creek School District, 49.7% of students who participated in the 2023 CMAS assessments met or exceeded expectations in English language arts, and 39.9% met or exceeded expectations in mathematics.

Both scores are higher than the statewide scores, which were 43.7% of students meeting or exceeding expectations in English language arts and 32.9% meeting or exceeding expectations in mathematics.

e school district’s scores are still lower than they were before the pandemic. In 2019, 50.8% of Cherry Creek Schools students met or exceeded expectations in English language arts, and 43.1% did so in mathematics.

However, compared to 2022, the school district’s overall scores did not substantially change, Alerta said.

In 2022, 49.4% of Cherry Creek students met or exceeded expectations in English language arts. is year, that score increased by 0.3% to 49.7%. In mathematics, the school district saw a 0.3% decrease from 40.2% in 2022 to 39.9% in 2023, according to the Colorado Department of Education.

“Essentially, we just maintained where we were from the previous year,” Alerta said.

According to Alerta’s presentation, 37 schools maintained or increased their percentage of students meeting the benchmark on English language arts from the previous year, and 21 schools decreased their percentage.

For mathematics, 42 schools maintained or increased their percentage from the previous year, and 16 schools decreased their percentage.

Regarding the college board state assessments of the PSAT and SAT, overall, there was no substantial change, Alerta said.

“We’re really maintaining where we were in terms of the percent of students who are meeting the college readiness benchmarks on the PSAT9, (PSAT)10 and the SAT, overall,” he said.

According to Alerta’s presentation, the percentage of Cherry Creek students meeting the benchmark for evidencebased reading and writing was 72% in 2022 and 72.2% in 2023, representing an increase of 0.2%.

e percentage of students meeting the benchmark for math was 48.9% in 2022 and 52.1% in 2023, representing a 3.2% increase, according to the presentation.

A push for more participation

Board President Kelly Bates said a lot of students opt out of taking the tests.

According to the Colorado Department of Education, Cherry Creek Schools’ participation rate in the CMAS assessment for English was 90.1% in 2019, 73.1% in 2022 and 74.7% in 2023.

For the CMAS mathematics assessment, the school district’s participation

rate was 90.3% in 2019, 73.3% in 2022 and 75.3% in 2023.

“How do we get our parents to understand the signi cance of this test?” Bates asked Alerta.

Alerta said that if students want to demonstrate that they meet grade level expectations, the state assessments are the only assessments that will do that for the school district.

“It’s essentially our common assessment across the entire state,” he said. “It really is that one opportunity that our students have to demonstrate their learning. And … that shows up in our accountability reports.”  e state uses the data from these state assessments to rank schools, he said.

He said there have been some cases where it appeared that increased participation of students had a positive e ect on a school’s accountability rating.

Overall, board member Kristin Allan said it is important to remember that test scores provide only a snapshot when evaluating students’ academic achievement.

“ e results show that we need to continue focusing on strong universal classroom instruction while meeting the wellness needs of our students as we continue to transition away from the disruptive years of the pandemic,” she said.

ose interested in viewing Alerta’s full presentation can visit: bit.ly/dataccsd.

Gaining invaluable insight

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Since becoming the south metro editor for Colorado Community Media, I do not get out into the communities as much as I’d like. In fact, it feels like my desk is where I am permanently attached some weeks.

However, once in a while a story catches my attention that I want to write myself. It takes me back to those glory days as a journalist covering a variety of topics and loving it.

One of those stories came up last week. I was invited to talk to the new veteran services ofcer hired by Dougals County.

e grant-funded position will provide one-on-one services to our veterans, with a focus on mental health.

is covered two areas I am particularly passionate about — veterans and mental health.

I drove to Castle Rock and met with Gary Weston, who had an impact on me beyond just writing a story that will come out next week. He gave me a bit more insight into understanding my dad.

I have written here several times about my close relationship with my dad. I am proud that he is a Vietnam veteran but could never understand what happened there.

What Gary gave me in this interview was a true blessing. You see, he talked about a veteran wearing a hat or T-shirt that says where they served. In his case — in my father’s case — it says “Vietnam veteran.”

Gary explained that the war in Vietnam was like no other our country has ever fought, and that the way it a ected our soldiers cannot be understood by anyone other than the veterans who were there. He explains that wearing a hat or T-shirt is

not about getting recognition from the general public, but instead, about nding others who served in the war and knowing that they are the ones who understand.

I bought my dad a Vietnam veteran hat from a guy on the side of the road selling merchandise out of a truck. When I gave it to him I was surprised by his excitement. I was also surprised at how often he wears it.

Interviewing Gary gave me that insight. Now I also understand why my dad seems to feel more comfortable and at ease when we are at the VA. He is with others who understand.

Gary talked about the need for family and spouses to try and understand what a veteran who fought in a war is going through. I believe we should try to be supportive, but in listening to him, I am not sure we can ever truly understand.

My dad rarely talks about what happened to him at a young age in the jungles of Vietnam.

I am glad he is one of the lucky ones who seems to have dealt with it in his own ways and does not have it impacting his life.

However, our soldiers coming home from war, especially Vietnam, were often told to bury the past and move on. ey weren’t allowed to share what they were going through and they could not dare talk about mental health.

I hope that people like Gary continue to be hired by counties to serve our men and women who served. I hope they help them through the bad days into nding better weeks, months and years.

For me, I just thank Gary for the insight he gave me last week. When I see my dad with that hat — I now know it means it means more than making some statement that he served.

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

Developing a healthy self-image in our family

As parents, one of our most important jobs is to help our children develop a strong sense of self-worth and a healthy selfimage. is lays the foundation for them to grow into con dent, capable adults who feel good about themselves and can build ful lling relationships at home, at work, and within their social circles. Living in an uncertain world is a breeding ground for a lack of con dence. It’s our job as parents, relatives and friends of the family to do what we can to help instill that con dence in those that will one day be responsible for their own success and the success of their families.

Being a parent, grandparent and uncle both by blood and by friendship, and through the wise counsel of many mentors and subject matter experts, here are some tips for nurturing healthy self-esteem within your family: Model self-acceptance. Children pick up on our attitudes and the way we talk about ourselves. is is important because when, not if, we face adversity and challenges that try our resolve, how we respond will be on display for those watching. Avoid putting yourself down or xating on imperfections. Instead, model self-compassion and point out your own positive qualities. is shows kids it’s OK to be excellent and not perfect. None of us are perfect, and neither will our children be, so when we hit a speed bump or obstacle, show how we take it in stride.

Praise e ort over outcomes. Rather than just praising talents or achievements, recognize when they put forth e ort. is teaches them their value doesn’t come from external validation but from working hard.

Encourage them to pursue in-

terests. Supporting their unique passions, rather than pushing your own, makes them feel known and accepted for who they are. It also builds con dence as they gain competence in activities they care about. is was a hard one for me, and maybe you too. Because I loved football, baseball, golf and skiing, I thought my kids should too. It is typically not the case, and when we give them the space to nd their own passions, who knows what they can teach us.

Let them solve some problems independently. Resist the urge to rush in and put away the cape. Allowing appropriate freedom helps them trust in their own abilities. O er guidance but let them take the lead in formulating solutions.

Don’t compare or criticize. Comparing siblings or criticizing based on arbitrary standards erodes self-worth. Instead, o er feedback that is kind, speci c and focuses on behavior rather than character.

Celebrate diversity. Expose them to people from di erent walks of life. Teach them that di erences make the world beautiful. Make sure they know you value who they are, inside and out. e challenge here is staying true to our own convictions and belief systems without forcing it upon them. If we live our values consistently, they may be more apt to follow.

Practice empathy. When they struggle, don’t minimize their feelings. Listen with compassion. Helping them feel heard and cared for, even in hard times; this is so important.

Be patient with mistakes. When they mess up, use it as a teaching opportunity, not a time for shame or harsh discipline. Remind them everybody makes mistakes — what matters most is learning from them. Learning to fail is critical to success at every stage of life.

Focus on strengths. We all have weaknesses but dwelling on decits damages self-esteem. Make a practice of identifying each child’s

Thelma Grimes

What does ageism have to do with aging?

Having worked as a career coach for many years, I know that nding a good job is always a challenge even in the best of times. And, for older adults it can be a bit more difcult. Given support, older adults can successfully nd employment. ere is help available for older adults as well as people of all ages from Arapahoe/ Douglas Works! in Castle Rock.

Seniors’ Council of Douglas County will host Lori Brown, facilitator/career advisor, with e Generations@Work Program, Arapahoe/Douglas Works! on ursday, Nov. 2 at the Douglas County Miller Building, Conference Rooms A&B, 100 ird St., Castle Rock, from 10-11:30 am.

depression, dementia and dependence, reinforcing the myth that growing older means having little to contribute to the active world of younger people. But over the last 20 years, scienti c research has compiled a di erent picture of the aging process, according to Brown. Brain research reveals that we continue to develop new abilities and strengthen skills as we age. Statistically, people are more likely to be happy after the age of 50. Advances in medicine and nutrition have changed the aging landscape. When it comes to aging, separating myth from reality is important. During a job search, the older adult who is con dent and unapologetic about age will make a positive impression when interviewing.

e Generations@Work Program services include assessment of skills, referral to training options, resume critiques, connections to networking opportunities and more.

THOMAS

Jerry Lee Thomas

August 7, 1938 - September 17, 2023

Jerry Lee omas, 85, of Littleton, Colorado passed away at his home on September 17, 2023. Born on August 7, 1938, Durango Colorado, he was the last of 11 children (all predeceased). Jerry lived a full life, and touched many lives along the way with kindness and humor.

Jerry grew up in Leadville Colorado, and brie y worked as a local sportswriter before joining his father in the mines. Seeking a di erent life, he joined the United States Navy in the late 1950s, proudly serving on the Naval destroyer, USS Haver eld DER, stationed in Guam. Jerry also spent time at the naval base in Chicago, where he met his wife and partner of 50 years, Helen (predeceased).

College, where he ultimately earned emeritus status. Jerry was a die-hard Broncos and Rockies fan, attending many home games, and never losing hope that better days lie ahead.

Jerry is survived by his beloved daughters Niki and Becky, and son Ric, and their spouses, Scott, Kent, and Lisa. He will also be missed by his grandkids Michael, Sami, Jennifer (husband Cory), Geo , Calvin and Ava as well as three greatgrandchildren (Mira, Cade and Kaia) and his loyal dog Lacey. Jerry was touched by love from kind friends, including Tony and Betty Wilcox, who visited and checked on him, especially during Bronco games.

Jerry’s life was full and enriched by the love he had for his family and for his many friends. His optimism, humor, and warmth and his appreciation for the simple things in life -- a sunset, a hummingbird, a happy dog -- left an infectious impression on all he met.

Brown will discuss

“What Does Ageism Have to Do With Aging?”

Ageism is based on cultural myths about the process and meaning of aging. Her presentation will explore myth-busting research that challenges these long-held beliefs and explores our potential to change the lived experience of growing older. She will present ageist myths, recent scienti c research, and provide an overview of the Generations Program, which is designed for older adults.

Ageist stereotypes link aging to

Jean Spahr serves on the executive board as publications chair for the Seniors’ Council of Douglas County. e mission of Seniors’ Council is to advocate for, educate and engage older adults. ose who care for older adults are also served.

Meetings are free and open to the public. For up-to-date information about Seniors’ Council of Douglas County visit Facebook and our website at www.douglas.co.us — search for Seniors’ Council.

After leaving the Navy in 1962, Jerry and Helen set down roots in Littleton and established a rich life full of family and friends. Jerry quickly embraced an active legacy of community involvement. He held various leadership positions in the YMCA Men’s club, the Sertoma Club, the Friends of the Library, the Littleton Museum, the Western Welcome parade, and the annual community play “Fiasco.” In the 1970s he formed the Resurrection Dixieland Jazz band. e band developed such a loyal following that they were selected to play for the United States Vice President in the 1980s. In retirement, Jerry earned an MBA from CU Boulder, and proudly joined the marketing faculty at Arapahoe Community

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, October 1, at Shift Workspaces, 2679 Main St., Littleton from 11-2 p.m. For those attending, please wear your Bronco attire, as we will have the Bears-Broncos game on in the background. In lieu of owers, contributions can be made to the Tunnels to Tower Foundation in Jerry’s name, a foundation which helps to provide homes for Gold-Star veteran and fallen rstresponder families.

strengths and abilities. Reinforce these regularly.

Express love unconditionally. Let your kids know they are loved not for what they achieve but simply because of who they are. Make sure they feel secure in your a ection. By taking these steps, you can foster an environment where your kids feel safe being themselves. Nothing is more powerful than giving them the gift of true selfacceptance. When children believe

in their inherent worth, they gain resilience to face life’s challenges and embrace their boundless potential. I would love to hear your story about your own experiences at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we can all contribute to those who will one day lead us and care for us and this world 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.

Jean Spahr

TOURING HAUNTED HISTORIES OF COLORADO

BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In the 1800s, a maid allegedly ran out of an open door and fell to her death from an upper oor of a building in Golden.

Some say they have heard operatic singing in a historic home in Georgetown.

Tales of the olden days say there was a secret tunnel under downtown Littleton.

ese stories are shared on ghost tours across the Front Range that immerse visitors in the haunted histories of Colorado cities.

Organized by historians, writers and believers of ghosts, these tours o er creative and entertaining ways to learn the history of Colorado towns while getting in the mood for the spooky season of Halloween.

For some, these tours are a fun reason to suspend disbelief and enjoy time with family and friends. For others, they showcase paranormal truths that exist in the places Coloradans live, work and play.

‘A combination of history and haunting’

Georgetown, located about an hour west of Denver in Clear Creek County, has a haunted history. From the historic Hamill House to vigilante justice, the place abounds with ghost stories.

A 1990s television series called “Sightings,” which explored paranormal and extraterrestrial activity, even included a segment that took place in a haunted café in Georgetown.

“When you think about how it was started — it was a mining town — and the fact that the people who came here were looking for a better life, there was a certain energy connected to that,” Anne Marie Cannon, owner and tour guide at Silver Queen Walking Tours, said of Georgetown.

“ at is the kind of energy that has lingered here.”

Cannon’s company o ers various themed tours at di erent times of the year, all rooted in history. e most popular tour she o ers is her ghost tour.

“I always say that my ghost tour is a combination of history and haunting,” Cannon said.

e Georgetown–Silver

Plume National Historic Landmark District, which includes downtown Georgetown, has hundreds of buildings that are protected from the 19th century, she said.

“It makes you feel like you’ve kind of been dropped back in the 1800s when you come here,” she said.

Cannon curates and guides the ghost tours herself, using information from historical research, archival work, letters, books and personal experiences.

e walk is about one mile long and lasts for two hours, she said. Visitors get a guided tour of Georgetown, stopping at di erent locations to learn stories of deaths and murders. ey even sometimes go into properties where the ghost stories take place.

For Cannon, the tours are an interesting way to share history with visitors.

“Even if the story might not be in a history book, I connect the story to the history of (the) place,” she said, adding that she enjoys the creativity she gets to put into her storytelling.

Bringing stories to life

Other tours in the region have di erent formats for their haunted explorations, like e Talking Dead, an immersive haunted scavenger hunt in Golden that combines history and haunts with an interactive adventure.

GHOST TOURS ACROSS THE METRO AREA OFFER PARANORMAL FESTIVITIES

Youth and adults volunteer to guide guests and tell spooky stories on the Haunts of Littleton tour, the proceeds of which support the scouts of Troop 444.

TOURING

“Guests are given a map of downtown Golden and it’s their job to nd the locations,” said Anneliese Farmer, who organizes the tours with the immersive theater company, Elevate Immersive. “ e whole goal of the guests’ evening is to visit all of these locations to either talk to a ghost and learn about their story or to get a clue … to basically piece together (their) ending location.”

At the stations with “ghosts,” costumed actors get into character to make the stories more immersive.

Guests on this self-guided tour can also stop at partner bars along the way to get special discounts on drinks.

Living “ghosts” also play a role in Haunts of Littleton, a tour that happens the last two weekends of October in downtown Littleton.

On this tour, guests are guided by “ghosts” and meet storytellers in costumes at each location.

In the early 2000s, three local leaders started the Littleton ghost tour. Greg Reinke, who owns a costume and Halloween store downtown, Brian Vogt of the Denver Botanic Gardens and John Brackney of the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce started it to “get things going” in downtown Littleton, Reinke said.

“I knew a bunch of ghost stories from around here, ‘cause I grew up here,” Reinke said. “It was to get some activity down here.”

Haunts of Littleton is now run by the Friends of 444 Foundation, which exists to support the scouts of Troop 444 in Littleton. e tours are executed by volunteers from the community, including youth, and proceeds from the event go to support the troop.

“We are blessed to have some really phenomenal scouts and families,” said Brian Cotter, who helps put on the tours. “We have talent in many di erent areas, and a lot of them have sort of acting backgrounds where they can provide this really exciting presentation to the stories.”

Even with theatrical elements, both Farmer and Cotter said their respective tours are based on historical information.

“All the stories we focus on are real stories of people that lived and worked and shared their lives in Golden and met … a dangerous past through one way or another,” Farmer said.

To write the stories for the immersive scavenger hunt tour, Farmer said her team researches in the library, the history museum and by looking at old newspaper articles.

Cotter said volunteers on his team conduct research for the stories they share. He emphasized that the stories on the tour are not scary and the event is family-friendly.

“ ese are more interesting, sort of haunted historical events or historical persons that have been in this region,” he said. “(Guests are) people that are fascinated by Littleton and some of the history around it and want to be entertained in a novel way.”

The big question

ose who go on ghost tours have a wide range of beliefs, from total skepticism to passionate paranormalists.

Farmer, who identi es as a “huge believer” in ghosts, said she likes bringing light to them in a fun and creative way through ghost tours.

She said ghost stories also continue the generations-long tradition of storytelling in human culture.

A value of the tours, Farmer said, is that they use history to give participants a jumping-o point to dive into paranormal concepts. She said she thinks this is part of the draw for those who participate.

“ is Victorian, macabre, spooky time in history is really compelling to quite a few folks because it feels so far out of reach as to what we’re living in now,” she said. “I think that it’s a form of escapism into the fantastical, but it still is kind of rooted in history — because (the history) did really happen and it did really exist at that time.”

Cotter, who said he tends to believe in ghosts as well, said public interest in ghost tours may

GO ON A TOUR

Silver Queen Walking Tours

Website: https://www.silverqueenwalkingtours. com/

When: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through October

Cost: $28 per adult, $18 per child

The Talking Dead: Immersive Haunted Scavenger Hunt

Website: https://www.elevateimmersivecolor com/shows/talking-dead

When: Oct. 7, 14, 21, 27, 28 and Nov. 4.

Cost: $40 per adult

Haunts of Littleton

Website: https://hauntsoflittleton.com/

When: Oct. 20, 21, 27 and 28

Cost: $17 per adult, $10 per child

come from the energy surrounding the Halloween season, like any holiday.

“ ere’s lots of reasons that we get together and celebrate,” he said. “ is is an opportunity, as the holiday season starts to come around, that you can get together with friends and family.”

For Cannon, interest in ghosts is tied to something deeper.

She said she started out as a huge skeptic but has had some experiences that have started to change her mind.

“ ere is something,” she said. “I don’t know what it is.”

at question, for Cannon, is what draws people to ghost tours.

“It’s the big question, right?” she said. “What happens to us when we die? What happens to our loved ones? It’s kind of an acceptable, safe place to really think about that stu , contemplate that stu and talk about it. I mean, I think it’s at the root of who we are as human beings.”

Whether the goal is to gather with friends or to re ect on human existence, this is the season to dive into paranormal curiosity, by walking, scavenger-hunting and wondering.

Visitors learn Littleton’s haunted history firsthand from ghosts and other storytellers on the Haunts of Littleton tour.

COURTESY OF HAUNTS OF LITTLETON

Chamber music opens fall season

Englewood Arts Presents stages concerts in city’s Hampden Hall

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e fall season began on Saturday, Sept. 23 with a chamber concert opening the new Englewood Arts Presents season in Hampden Hall, the performance venue in Englewood Civic Center.

e Lirios Quartet performed Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 3, Opus 18; “Re ejos de la Noche,” by Mario Lavista and Debussy’s String Quartet.

Quartet members, a graduate quartet-in-residence at the University of Colorado, Boulder, are coached by the widely recognized Takacs Quartet.

Formed in August 2022, Lirios Quartet members are Benjamin Goldstein and Maggie Brady, violin;

nard, cello.

During the summer, the Lirios Quartet worked on music by Debussy with the Juilliard String Quartet.

Chamber music concerts scheduled later into the fall will be: October 28, 2 p.m.: Pianist Jooeun

Beethoven: Sonata No. 8, Opus 13; Rachmaninov: Preludes Nos 4 and 10; Chopin: Bercuse, Opus 57; James P. Johnson: “Blueberry Rhyme.”

Pak, known for her interpretation of contemporary music, performs internationally and gives master classes nationally. She is currently

director of keyboard studies at Metropolitan State University.

Nov. 18 brings a performance by Alex Gonzalez, violin, and Dr. Suyeon Kim, piano, that will include Richard Strauss’ Violin Sonata.

And, leading into the holiday season will be a Dec. 16 return visit by cellist Silver Ainomae, who will perform with Joshua Sawicki, piano, and Claude Sim, violin/viola. eir program will include Beethoven: Duo for Viola and Cello; David Pepper: “Hungarian Rhapsody” and Felix Mendelddohn: Piano Trio in D Minor.

Programs for 2024 will be announced in the future months by director Eric Bertoluzzi.

Tickets for the Englewood Arts Presents Chamber Music of the Masters concerts cost $30, Adults; Seniors (over 60) $25; Students (under 18) $10. Ticket o ce opens at 1 p.m. on concert days. Online purchases at englewoodarts.org. Hampden Hall is in the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Handicap-accessible. 303-806-8196. Free parking.

The Boulder-based Lirios Quartet opened the fall season for the Englewood Arts Presents program. COURTESY PHOTO

Thu 10/05

Kids' Zone Parent/Child: Goblin Giggles (18mos-3yrs) F23/W24 @ 3pm

Oct 5th - Oct 26th

Parker Recreation Center, 17301 E Lincoln Ave., Parker

Sat 10/07

Ryan Hutchens at Burning Ham @ 4pm Yetman Family Farm, Lakewood

Jessie Murph @ 7pm

Gothic Theatre, 3263 South Broadway, Englewood

Tue 10/10

Don McLean @ 6pm

Pace Center, Pikes Peak Avenue, Parker

Fri 10/06

Blue Canyon Boys @ 5pm

McAwesome Ranch, 3039 Haystack Rd, Castle Rock

Drowning Pool @ 7pm

KennyHoopla Live @ Gothic Theathre (Denver, CO) @ 6pm

Gothic Theatre, 3263 S Broadway, Englewood

A Place For Owls w/ mlady + James Barrett + A Mouthful of Thunder @ 6pm

Moe's Original BBQ, 3295 S Broadway, Englewood

Sun 10/08

Wild Goose Saloon, 11160 S. Pikes Peak Drive, Parker Celebration at the Ranch @ 11am / $5

Promise Ranch Therapies and Recreation, 11892 Hilltop Rd, Parker. karli@adamscamp.org, 303-563-8290

Wed 10/11

Mothica @ 6pm

Gothic Theatre, 3263 S Broadway, Englewood

You Me At Six @ 6pm

Gothic Theatre, 3263 S Broadway, Engle‐wood

Zac Brown Band - VIP Upgrades @ 5pm

Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre, 6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Englewood

Thunderstorm Artis @ 6pm

Fiddlers Green Amphitheater, 6501 S Fiddlers Green Cir, Green‐wood Village

Maddy Smith: (7:30 PM)

Comedy Works South @ 6:30pm

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

Thu 10/12 Calendar

‘Thoughtful Intuition’ exhibit will run until January

Denver-based Japanese artist Taiko Chandler has installed a new exhibit at the Littleton Museum called “ oughtful Intuition,” which runs through Jan. 7, 2024. Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. e museum is at 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. Admission is free. ere will be a related printmaking workshop on Nov. 15 at the museum. Admission is free. 303795-3950.

HOOTenanny

e 12th Annual Owl and Music Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 30 at the Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center, 9308 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Littleton.

e Nearly ere Band will play and educators will hold live owl demonstrations at 10:30 a.m., noon and 1:30 p.m. Owl crafts for kids, owl pellet dissections, owl merchandise. All ages welcome. Learn about how to make it safer for birds migrating at night ... Ticketed. Also, beginning birding classes are available. See denveraudubon.org.

Samara Joy Samara Joy comes to the University of Denver’s Newman Center on Oct. 15. She is the winner of the 2023 Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal album and Best New Artist. Tickets: 303-8717720 or newmancenterpresents.com. Newman Center is at 2344 E. lli Ave., Denver. Weekly programs, including Compagnie Herve Koubi: What the Day Owes the Night, 14 male dancers from the Mediterranean on Jan. 23. Joshua Redman Quartet performs on March 1. Okareka: Mana Wahine (Maori Indigenous dance) on March 10.

Garden club

Learn about a variety of edible plants at the Douglas County Garden Club meeting from 1-3 p.m. on Oct. 3. Becky Elder, permaculture expert and Colorado State University Master

Gardener, will present at the library in Castle Rock, 100 S. Wilcox St. New members and guests are invited. See douglascountygardenclub.org.

`Cabaret’

Musical classic “Cabaret” by Kander and Ebb plays through Oct. 22 at Vintage eatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Directed by Bernie Cardell, with music direction by Tanner Kelly and choreography by Adrienne Hampton. 303-856-7830, vintagetheatre.org.

MOA

e Museum of Outdoor Arts will host a movie night on Oct. 20 and 21 at Marjorie Park in Greenwood Village, 6331 S. Fiddlers Green Circle. Doors open at 5 p.m. and movie will show at dusk — about 6:30 p.m. On Oct. 20, the lm will be “Drop Dead, Gorgeous” and on Oct. 21, it will be “Alice in Wonderland” (2010). Free for MOA members, $15 general admission. e park contains more than 40 original artworks.

Town Hall

Town Hall Arts Center’s 41st sea-

son tickets are on sale. “All Shook Up” opened Sept. 21-to Oct. 15. Followed by “Last Session,” “Matilda,” “Urine Town,” “Raisin,” “Red,” “ e Prom.” Monday night performances are a bene t for the Denver Actors Fund.

One Book, One Littleton

“ ey Can’t Take Your Name” by Robert Justice is the title for his year, One Book, One Littleton program. On Sept. 29, Justice will speak at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., at a reception in his honor. e library has multiple copies, for those who might hear him speak and then read the book.

Craft fair

e Littleton Craft Fair will be held on Oct. 7 at Ketring Park, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the annual Harvest Festival will be on Oct. 14 at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St. Families can bring a wagon to haul a fat pumpkin from the museum to your car. Games, refreshments and wagon rides are part of the festival fun.

SONYA’S SAMPLER

who have embarked on the path to recovery, highlighting their stories of resilience, perseverance, and redemption and giving hope for those who are still struggling with an addiction. The opioid class of drugs are particularly seductive and extraordinarily challenging to break from their compulsive use. National Recovery Month is a testament to the transformative power of hope, coordinated treatment resources, and support networks. It underscores the importance of viewing addiction not as a moral failing but as a complex medical condition that requires compassion and evidence-based interventions.

Intersecting Conversations

These two awareness campaigns intersect in profound ways and speak to the need for collaboration rather than the pointing of fingers and assignment of blame. Awareness is the first step towards shared understanding. Each disease has a tremendous stigma associated that can cast the individual out from mainstream society.  Isolation contributes to anxiety, fear, and depression, common co-morbidities with each of these diseases. Collaboration helps to build trust and engenders empathy and compassion. Increased public awareness and united voices are more likely to catalyze change that improves access to coordinated resources and the ability to navigate them. Awareness and advocacy events invite patients, healthcare professionals and legislators to engage in informed conversations about the existing challenges and shortcomings while also exploring

solutions. The patient’s perspective is critical in the education of future healthcare providers and scientists who are looking for better treatment options. My career at Rocky Vista University and other graduate health universities has brought these voices into the classroom and laboratories, as well as into community forums and the halls of congress.

A Call to Action

As September dawns, let’s seize the opportunity to unite under the banners of Pain Awareness Month and National Recovery Month. It’s a time to educate ourselves, and each other, about the complexities of pain and substance use disorders, to be more empathetic towards those who endure them, and to advocate for improved pain management techniques and addiction treatment resources.

Through open conversations, we can empower individuals to ask better questions about their specific disease  and treatment options, thereby improving the odds of a successful recovery back to s state of health and well-being. In these observances, we find the threads that connect pain, addiction, recovery, and healing rather than issues that divide us. Together, let’s weave a tapestry of awareness, compassion, and action - creating a society where chronic diseases are better understood, and the individual is welcomed back into our communities.

Ed Bilsky, Ph.D. is the Provost and Chief Academic Officer at Rocky Vista University. He earned his Ph.D. in Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Arizona and has spent over 35 years as a scientist studying opioids and the neurobiology of pain and addiction. He can be reached at ebilsky@rvu.edu.

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Kim, regional teams look toward golf state

BY JIM BENTON SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Rock Canyon senior Nathan Kim has faced his share of disappointments but is now focusing on the upcoming Class 5A Boys State Golf Tournament.

Kim tied for second place in the Class 5A Central Region qualifying tournament on Sept. 20 at the University of Denver Club at Highlands Ranch.

He shot a 2-under par 70, which was one stroke behind medalist Brayden Forte of Cherokee Trail.

What was disappointing for Kim was the fact that he was 4-underpar heading into the 17th hole, but a pair of bogeys pushed him back into a second-place tie with Castle View’s Gavin Amella. Amella ended up with birdies on the nal four holes.

“I played good overall, it was just the last holes where the putter wasn’t as good as I wanted,” said Kim. “I was four undergoing into 17 and three putted the last two holes. We still have state and I’m hoping to do good there.”

Now, looking at state, Kim said it will be about working on the essentials. He said all his focus will be on state.

Kim was focused on the regional tournament.

After advancing to the state tournnament as a freshman, he didn’t qualify as a sophomore or junior.

“I was pretty disappointed at regionals so I wanted to do well at this one, at least make it to state,”

for fourth place with a 1-under-par 71. Trey Kahrho had a 73 while Mason Conrad rounded out Rock Canyon’s scoring with a 74. In order to qualify for the state tournaments, the top two teams from each regional advance and 13 individuals not on those top two teams also earn a ticket to the tournament.

e Class 5A state meet will be

held Oct. 2-3 at Collindale Golf Course in Fort Collins.

In other 5A regional tourneys, the top ve golfers in the individual standings were all under par of 70 in the Southern Region tourney which was played at Indian Tree Golf Course in Arvada.

Cherry Creek was rst with a score of 209 and Highlands Ranch tied Denver East for second but the Angels won the tiebreaker to earn a spot in the state tournament.

Sophomore Billy Verstraate, of Highlands Ranch, was second in the chase for medalist honors with a 3-under-par 67. Cherry Creek teammates Henry Starr and Wyatt Isgrig tied for third with 68s while Kyle Bubier of underRidge was fth with a 69.

Valor Christian (219) nished

second behind Regis Jesuit (210) in the Western Region at Flatirons Golf Course in Boulder.

ree Valor golfers, Maxwell Eide, Campbell McFadden and Ian O’Fallon, tied for sixth place with 73s. Mountain Vista’s Connor Scheich also had a 73.

Heritage junior Sabastian Hein eagled the 18th hole and came in second in the Northern Region at Todd Creek Golf Course in ornton. Heritage was third in the team standings, one stroke out of a second place nish, Ponderosa nished second behind Erie in the Class 4A Region 1 meet and will be playing in the state tourney on Oct. 2-3 at e Bridges in Montrose. Pondo had a 230 team score.

Senior Bryar Moss of Pondo tied for medalist honors with a 2-underpar 70 at Pueblo’s Walking Stick Golf Course.

Lutheran was second with a score of 221 in the Class 4A Region 2 tourney at the Country Club of Colorado in Colorado Springs. Lions’ sophomore Nicholas Brooks was second in the medalist chase with a 1-under-par 70.

e Class 3A state tourney will be Oct. 2-3 at Rain Dance National in Windsor and SkyView Academy’s team has quali ed.

Colorado Academy and SkyView Academy tied for second at 237 points apiece in the Region 2 meet but the Hawks won a head-to-head tiebreaker to get the automatic qualifying spot. SkyView’s Landon Webb was fourth with a 2-over-par 73.

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Rock Canyon’s Nathan Kim had bogeys on the final two holes but still finished tied for second place in the Class 5A Central Regional on Sept. 20 with a 2-under-par 70. PHOTOS BY JIM BENTON

Rock Canyon’s boys golf team qualified for the Class 5A state tournament by finishing second in the Central Regional held Sept. 20. From left to right are Mason Conrad, Nathan Kim, Trey Kahrho and Charlie Tucker.

steps to retaining and developing women leaders

By the Center for Creative Leadership

If retaining and developing women leaders are priorities in your company, what actions are you taking to achieve sustainable results?

Your organization, like others around the globe, may be struggling to overcome what’s now been coined the “SHEcession.” During the height of the pandemic, the unemployment rate for women was recorded about 2% higher than that of men — with the employment rate of women of

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color taking the biggest hit, according to statistics from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research.

It’s now more critical than ever to take an intentional and systematic approach to retaining and developing women leaders. Your HR function may have created policies or processes aimed at supporting the women in your organization. Maybe diversity training or gender-specific hiring and promoting goals are in the mix. Perhaps some of the policies aimed at increasing flexibility that were established in the height of the pandemic are here to stay, in recognition that women are commonly burdened with more caregiving responsibilities than men.

But HR policies and initiatives are just one piece of what’s needed to prepare and encourage women employees to take on leadership roles. More is needed, and it starts with your culture.

5 Keys to Success

The culture of an organization or a department — and even the views of a single manager — can have a direct impact on whether women stay with an organization or leave for something better. The informal patterns of influence and unspoken performance expectations play a role. And, of course, a woman’s individual experiences and perspectives are powerful factors, too.

To provide an equitable work experience that helps to support, retain, and develop women leaders, organizations should take a broad, “whole systems” view.

1. Address women’s leadership challenges and needed competencies.

Ensure your female leaders have the experiences and the resources to learn what they need most. Interventions for developing women leaders on an individual level could include targeted training, guidance for onthe-job learning, coaching opportunities, and mentoring at work.

It’s important that the organization — and individuals — are clear on the perspectives, skills, and capabilities that are needed to be effective in various leadership roles in your organization. In general, our research has

found that:

The top four leadership challenges for women are typically establishing credibility, managing up and across the organization, negotiating adeptly, and influencing others.

The two most important competencies to start developing are managing organizational complexity and strategic thinking and acting.

2. Leverage the power of choosing.

Individual women also need to be intentional about their careers and their development as leaders.

The power to choose is sometimes overlooked by women, due in part to cultural conditioning. So encourage female leaders in your organization to recognize their own agency and: Exert greater influence over the choices they make.

Take the lead in shaping conversations about their career.

Take ownership over their career choices.

Create a personal leadership development strategy.

Be as strategic about family responsibilities as they are about workplace roles.

Women leaders should receive messaging from the organization that embraces a more individualized — and less stereotypical — perspective on professional and personal roles that may have historically been categorized as “men’s roles” and “women’s roles.” It’s all part of living with intention, both at work and at home.

3. Rethink systems and challenge assumptions.

Helping individual women become better leaders is not enough. While there are no easy fixes for rebalancing the global gender gap, one thing is clear: the pandemic and consequent “SHEcession” have highlighted systemic imbalances that have a great impact on women, organizations, and larger society. It’s clear now that we do not need to change women — we need to change systems.

Look for ways that unconscious bias in the organization affects opportunities and motivation for women, and make increasing gender equity in the workplace a priority for your organization.

When your leaders (at every level) are able to recognize conscious and unconscious biases and imbalances, they can proactively work to address

them. The key is to create an environment where women leaders feel the psychological safety to speak out and have the backing of an organization committed to driving widespread culture change.

Take concrete steps to evolve your organizational culture to orient toward building greater equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) — starting with a focus on equity — and connect developing women leaders to your broader EDI approach.

Meeting scheduling, social norms, networking opportunities, mentoring programs, and talent management policies and processes are some potential areas for focused improvement. Also, ensure that managers are aware that they should ask, rather than assume that they know, what women in the workplace want from work (this is also a good idea with all employees).

Above all, organizations should create the culture and systems that make it easier to have candid conversations.

4. Provide flexible women’s leadership development experiences.

Talented women want organizations to invest in their development, but be sure to include them in the program selection process. Offer flexible formats, including virtual options, and provide “air cover” and the permission for women leaders to put their dayto-day work responsibilities on hold to make space for their development.

Another consideration is whether an all-women or all-gender experience is more beneficial for your organization’s unique situation. Both approaches can have a positive effect on retaining and developing women leaders. When making the decision, evaluate these factors:

Are women a demographic minority in the leadership ranks of your organization? If so, they may benefit from an all-women leadership development experience. The opportunity to connect and network with other women across their ranks can sometimes be more meaningful when it’s less available in their day-to-day work lives.

Do you have executive-level support? All-women programs are most effective when they have the explicit support and involvement of executive sponsors. This sends a message to women leaders that their needs are seen and that the organization is in-

vesting in the value they are capable of creating.

Is the development hosted within your organization? If so, sponsoring and mentoring women on an ongoing basis should also be considered. Doing so can provide guidance and support from senior leaders to help women integrate what they’ve learned into day-to-day operations.

Mixed-gender leadership development settings are also highly beneficial. After all, women lead in organizations that are racially, culturally, socioeconomically, and gender diverse. All-gender development can help participants network, influence, and lead across demographics more effectively. And for women leaders struggling with burnout, it can be validating to hear that many of their challenges are shared across genders, functions, and even industries.

5. Create the right networks. The right relationships and ties are an asset in getting access to information, earning promotions, and gaining opportunities. Effective leaders rely on key networks and trusted partners to influence others and to get results. Many women have struggled with networking, especially during the pandemic — often due to a combination of factors including lack of time, cultural programming, and the belief that networking is insincere, manipulative, or inauthentic. But the networks that come easily are not necessarily the most beneficial.

Organizations can support women in developing the relationships they need to succeed. Women need a network of champions, including mentors, sponsors, and coaches. This can help women leaders gain a clear understanding of the network they have, compared to the network they need. New relationships and new connections can be built, with both the short and long term in mind.

Organizations serious about retaining and developing women leaders will want to ensure they are helping all their talent build the right relationships, political skills, and networks to succeed.

Reprinted with permission from the Center for Creative Leadership. To read more, sign up for their newsletter or to download their “5-Day Retaining Women Leaders Challenge,” go to CCL.org.

CEO shares her early-career tips to move up

(Family Features) Many young professionals, especially women, face unique challenges in navigating workplace cultures. Passionate about mentoring young professionals and sharing her methods for success, Morgan DeBaun, founder and CEO of digital media and technology company Blavity, partnered with Sharpie — makers of a wide selection of permanent markers, pens, highlighters and more for the classroom, office and home — to share these steps you can take and skills you can build during the early stages of your career to enhance your long-term goals.

Be proactive: Take initiative and identify areas you can contribute beyond your assigned tasks. Instead of waiting to be asked to do something, draft an email, spreadsheet or project board that could benefit the team. Showing a willingness to go above and beyond may lead to additional projects or responsibilities being sent your way in the future.

Write everything down: Putting your dreams and goals to paper can help you commit to them, track progress and stay on course to achieve them. Additionally, particularly in meetings, your brain is processing new information, ways of thinking and operational systems all while you are trying to come across as engaged and personable. Jotting down key action items and learnings along the way can save you later. Being an active listener and note-taker can increase your ability to retain information and contribute to your team.

Identify useful productivity tools: Look for tools and programs that can help make you more productive and successful then leverage them in your personal workflow. Whether it’s an email scheduling tool, calendar software or favorite writing utensil, ensure you are taking advantage of things that can help you succeed.

Develop and strengthen your organizational skills: Regardless of what role you are in, being organized and structured in the way you work can help keep you on track as you grow in your career. Whether it’s a smartphone app, old-fashioned to-do lists on paper or desktop reminders on your computer, find a system that works for you and stick with it — refining the approach as you go — for best results.

Embrace teamwork and learn from your peers: Across your company, you are likely working with bright, talented people who may have completely different skill sets and ways of working and thinking than you. Set up 15- to 20-minute virtual coffee chats to meet people not on your team during your first 90 days as a way to connect with your coworkers and learn more about not only them but the company and its environment as a whole.

Say yes to opportunities: Whether it is a work event, new project, meeting or class, take advantage of prospects presented to you. Taking advantage of opportunities to network, learn and grow in your career can help lead you on the trajectory you are aiming for.

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The Benefit of Hindsight

Evergreen, Colorado, in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, is not only known for its breathtaking natural beauty but also for its vibrant business community. In recent years, this picturesque town has seen a surge in female entrepreneurs who are making a significant impact on the local economy. These women are breaking barriers, shattering stereotypes, and carving their own paths in various industries, showcasing the unstoppable spirit of Evergreen’s businesswomen.

Lisa Perl and Kristen Porter are well known in the Evergreen area as owners of Evergreen Bread & Cocktail Lounge along with John Porter. The team had a vision of a community-focused restaurant and bakery which can bring friends and family together. They make food

using old-fashioned techniques and whole ingredients, using the freshest produce and high-quality baking ingredients to create delicious and healthy meals. As business leaders, Lisa and Kris have learned a few things over the years navigating the world of small business and entrepreneurship. Their journey offers valuable insights and inspiration for women seeking to make their mark in the world of entrepreneurship:

1. Build a Strong Network: Surround yourself with a supportive network of mentors, peers, and advisors. Networking is not just about who you know but also about who knows you.

2. Continuous Learning: Stay curious and committed to learning. The business world is ever-evolving, and acquiring new

skills and knowledge is key to staying competitive.

3. Embrace Risk: Don’t be afraid to take calculated risks. Success often requires stepping out of your comfort zone and seizing opportunities.

4. Confidence Matters: Believe in your abilities and ideas. Confidence can be a powerful tool in breaking through barriers.

5. Work-Life Balance: Finding balance between your professional and personal life is crucial for long-term success and well-being.

6. Advocate for Yourself: Don’t hesitate to speak up and advocate for what you deserve. Negotiate for fair compensation and recognition.

7. Mentorship: Seek out mentors

who can provide guidance and support. Learning from those who have been there can be invaluable.

8. Persistence: Don’t be discouraged by setbacks. Success often comes to those who persist in the face of challenges.

9. Give Back: As you succeed, remember to give back to your community and support the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Kris and Lisa are more than successful business owners; they are role models for women aspiring to advance in business. The journey of Lisa and Kristen underscores that the time for women to advance in business is now, and with the right vision and dedication, success is well within reach.

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1. LITERATURE: What is the name of the clown in Stephen King’s horror novel “It”?

2. ASTRONOMY: How o en does Halley’s Comet appear in the Earth’s sky?

3. U.S. STATES: Which state has the most electoral votes in 2024?

4. MOVIES: In “Jurassic Park,” what kind of container is used to store stolen dinosaur embryos?

5. ART: Which art movement is Salvador Dali associated with?

6. AD SLOGANS: Which car manufacturer used the ad slogan “Quality is Job 1”?

7. TELEVISION: Which TV show spawned the spino comedy/drama “Maude”?

8. FOOD & DRINK: What is the main ingredient in falafel?

9. GEOGRAPHY: What is the world’s shortest river?

10. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What are a crab’s pincers called?

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1. Pennywise.

2. On average, every 76 years.

3. California (54).

4. A canister that looks like a Barbasol Shaving Cream can.

5. Surrealism.

6. Ford Motor Company.

7. “All in the Family.”

8. Chickpeas.

9. Roe River, Montana.

10. Chelae.

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Notice is hereby given that in accordance with the Englewood Home Rule Charter, Ordinance No. 34 and Ordinance No. 36, Series of 2023, a General Municipal Election for the City of Englewood, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, will be held in conjunction with the Coordinated Election to be conducted by the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder on November 7, 2023.

The November 7, 2023 Coordinated Election will be a Mail Ballot Election.

The ballot for Englewood voters will include City of Englewood City Council Candidates and five Charter Amendment questions. It may also include State and/ or County questions.

Listed below are the City of Englewood candidates certified by the City of Englewood City Clerk, to the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder, to be decided upon at the November 7, 2023, General Municipal Coordinated Election.

Council Member District

Four-year term (Vote for One)

Othoniel Sierra

Matt Crabtree

Council Member District

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Laurett Barrentine

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Kim Wright

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Question . To ensure consistency with TABOR and other provisions of the Charter, shall the City of Englewood Home Rule Charter be amended to exclude voter-approved taxes from right to challenge ordinances through referendum with new language shown in bold underline and deleted language shown in strikethrough

Section 78

Council may levy such taxes and excises as may be necessary to obtain revenue for the operation of the City subject to Article Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution, subject to the right of referendum as in this Charter provided

Yes ____ No ____

Question . Shall the restrictions on timing and topics for special elections in Sections 14(2) and (3) of the City of Englewood Home Rule Charter, be repealed to allow the City to conduct special elections with more flexibility and responsiveness to citizens seeking voter action through initiative and referendum and to conform with TABOR concerning questions for approval of general obligation bonds and shall Sections 6, 34, 48, and 77 of the City of Englewood Home Rule Charter be amended to conform with the repeal of Sections 14(2) and (3)

Yes ____ No ____

Question 3. Shall Section 34 of the City of Englewood Home Rule Charter be amended to require one election for recalls, allowing for the question whether an elected officer should be recalled and the election of new elected officers to be considered at the same election and to remove the requirement that circulators for nomination petitions be residents of the City of Englewood to comply with state and federal law, with new language shown in bold underline and deleted language shown in strikethrough

Section 34 (only portion of)

Persons, who are at least 18 years of age, may circulate the authorized petition. The authorized pe-

tition may be circulated and signed by registered electors who would be entitled to vote for the successor of the incumbent sought to be recalled

The recall petition shall be filed with the requisite information and signatures with the City Clerk within sixty (60) days after authorization by the City Clerk. Failure to file a petition within this period shall render the recall petition null and void. If said petition is filed within the time specified and is proper in all respects, the Council shall set a date for a recall election to be held not less than sixty (60) days nor more than one hundred twenty (120) days after filing of the recall petition unless within said period of time one hundred and eighty (180) days a general municipal election, a special municipal election or a general state election is to be held, then the recall election shall be held as part of said general municipal election, a special municipal election or a general state election.

In the event that an officer is recalled by a ma ority vote of those voting on the question, the office shall be deemed vacant and shall be filled at an election called by Council not less than sixty (60) days nor more than one hundred twenty (120) days after the recall election unless within said period of time a general municipal election, a special municipal election, or a general state election is to be held. Should a general municipal election, a special municipal election, or a general state election be held within the 60th to 120th day after the recall election, the election to fill the vacancy shall be held in conjunction therewith.

On such ballots, under each question, there must also be printed the names of those persons who have been nominated as candidates to succeed the person sought to be recalled. The name of the erson a ainst om t e etition is file s all not a ear on t e allot as a can i ate for t e office

All candidates on the ballot must be listed in alphaetical or er Can i ates for t e office at a recall election may be nominated by petition as provided in applicable election code; except that candidates shall have not less than ten (10) calendar days beinnin on t e first calen ar a after t e o erning body sets the date for the recall election within which to circulate nominating petitions, and such etitions s all e file no later t an fort fi e days prior to such recall election. A recall petition ma not e circ late or file a ainst an electe officer ose office is for election it in si (6) months.

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Question 4. Shall the portion of Section 58 of the City of Englewood Home Rule Charter describing the Duties of the City Planning and Zoning Commission be repealed in part to allow City Council to designate decision-making authority for subdivision plats by ordinance with deleted language shown in strikethrough

Section 58 (only portion of)

The City Planning and Zoning Commission shall prepare and submit to the Council for its approval a master plan, and current modifications thereof, for the physical development of the City. All plats of proposed subdivisions shall be submitted to the City Planning and Zoning Commission for its recommendations to Council with respect thereto. The Commission shall submit annually to the City Manager, not less than ninety days prior to the submission of the budget, a list of recommended capital improvements, arranged in order of preference, which in the opinion of the Commission are necessary or desirable to be constructed during the forthcoming five-year period.

Yes ____ No ____

estion Shall Section 71 of the City of Englewood Home Rule Charter be amended to allow City Council to delegate authority to sign contracts and land conveyances with new language shown in bold underline and deleted language shown in strikethrough

Section 71

Except as otherwise authorized by Council, A all contracts in writing binding the City and all conveyances of an interest in land by the City shall be signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk under the seal of the City.

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Mail Ballots will be sent through the mail beginning October 16, 2023.

The deadline to return completed ballots is 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 7, 2023. Ballots re-

ceived after that deadline will not be counted.

Arapahoe County voters can drop off their Mail Ballots in the secure 24-hour Mail Ballot drop-off box on the northeast side of Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, accessible from our circular driveway (across from the fountain) or at the Arapahoe County Public Health Department located at 4857 South Broadway.

There is not a vote center at the Englewood Civic Center for this election.

Arapahoe County citizens may also visit any of the Voter Service and Polling Centers between October 30th and November 7th to:

• Drop-off a voted mail-in ballot Register to vote in-person

• Update voter registration

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Request a replacement ballot if your ballot was damaged or missing

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Visit the Arapahoe County Election website arapahoevotes.com to find a list and hours of operation of Mail Ballot drop-off sites and Voter Service and Polling Centers or to check your voter registration status.

More information about the City’s election can be found at www.englewoodco.gov/2023-general-election

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CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0304-2023

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

On June 30, 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)

P23 INVESTMENTS LIMITED, A COLORADO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Original Beneficiary(ies)

UBER CAPITAL, LLC

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

UBER CAPITAL, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

March 21, 2022

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

March 30, 2022

Recording Information

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

E2035665

Original Principal Amount

$85,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$85,000.00

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 1 BLK 2 THE KNOLLS 4 FLG

Also known by street and number as: 7102 S HARRISON CT, CENTENNIAL, CO 80122-1931.

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, 11/01/2023, 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: 9/7/2023

Last Publication: 10/5/2023

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: 06/30/2023

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

By: Michael Westerberg, Public

Fitzke Law, LLC 4 West Dry Creek Circle, Suite 100, Littleton, CO 80120 (303) 285-4470

Attorney File # 7102 S HARRISON COURT

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

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Legal Notice NO. 0304-2023

First Publication: 9/7/2023

Last Publication: 10/5/2023

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION

CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0322-2023

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

On July 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) Sean Charles Martin

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS") as nominee for United Wholesale Mortgage, Its Successors and Assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt United Wholesale Mortgage, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

January 31, 2020 County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

June 25, 2020

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

E0076149

Original Principal Amount $317,700.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $315,004.94

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 8, BLOCK 7, BROOKRIDGE HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as:

5170 S Grant St, Littleton, CO 80121.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 11/15/2023, 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: 9/21/2023

Last Publication: 10/19/2023

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

DATE: 07/14/2023

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:

Erin Croke #46557

Steven Bellanti #48306

Holly Shilliday #24423

Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755

McCarthy & Holthus LLP

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

Attorney File # CO-23-961664-LL

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

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Revised 1/2015

Legal Notice NO. 0322-2023

First Publication: 9/21/2023

Last Publication: 10/19/2023

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0330-2023

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

On July 21, 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)

Christopher G McBryar and Lyndsy J McBryar

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, as beneficiary, as nominee for PennyMac Loan Services, LLC.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

PennyMac Loan Services, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

September 21, 2020

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

October 01, 2020

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

E0132000 Book: n/a Page:

Original Principal Amount

$362,696.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$360,033.79

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Lot 222, Apple Orchard Manors, First Addition, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Also known by street and number as: 782 W Euclid Ave, Littleton, CO 80120. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

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

the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 9/21/2023

Last Publication: 10/19/2023

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: 07/21/2023

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

By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

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

Alexis R. Abercrombie #56722

Scott D. Toebben #19011

Aricyn J. Dall #51467

David W Drake #43315

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

Attorney File # 23CO00282-1

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

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Revised 1/2015

Legal Notice NO. 0330-2023

First Publication9/21/2023

Last Publication10/19/2023

Name of PublicationLittleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION

CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0342-2023

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

On July 25, 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)

Donna L. Gilbert, Trustee of The Donna L. Gilbert Trust dated December 27, 2006

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Athas Capital Group, Inc., Its Successors and Assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

The Rama Fund, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

March 25, 2021

County of Recording

Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust

March 29, 2021

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

E1051656

Original Principal Amount

$597,700.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$597,700.00

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 22, BLOCK 1, WILLOW CREEK FILING NO. 8, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO

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, 11/15/2023, 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: 9/21/2023

Last Publication: 10/19/2023

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: 07/25/2023

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

By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

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

Erin Croke #46557

Steven Bellanti #48306

Holly Shilliday #24423

Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755

McCarthy & Holthus LLP

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

Attorney File # CO-23-961507-LL

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

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Revised 1/2015

Legal Notice NO. 0342-2023

First Publication: 9/21/2023

Last Publication: 10/19/2023

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0285-2023

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

On June 27, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s)

Telford R. Ward Jr. and the non-borrowing trustor

Dorothy Jane Ward

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Longbridge Financial, LLC, its successors and assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

Longbridge Financial, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

May 20, 2022

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

June 03, 2022

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

E2061404

Original Principal Amount $855,000.00

Trustee

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

R. Scott Fitzke #35293

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 11/15/2023, 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

Also known by street and number as: 8545 East Mineral Circle, Centennial, CO 80112.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

Outstanding Principal Balance

$288,892.60

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: You are notified as follows: the undersigned, on behalf of the Holder, gives notice and declares a violation of the covenants of said Deed of Trust including, but not limited to the failure to pay the debt in full following the death of the Borrower. The Holder elects to foreclose and demands that the

Public Notices

Public Trustee give notice, publish for sale and sell said property to pay the debt and expenses of sale, all as provided by law and the terms of said Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Lot 4, Block 58, Broadway Estates, Filing No. Three, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Also known by street and number as: 6222 S Marion Way, Centennial, CO 80121.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 10/25/2023, 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: 8/31/2023

Last Publication: 9/28/2023

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: 06/27/2023

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

By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

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

Amanda Ferguson #44893

Heather Deere #28597

Toni M. Owan #30580

Halliday, Watkins & Mann, PC 3 55 Union Blvd., Ste. 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155

Attorney File # CO21943

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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Revised 1/2015

Legal Notice NO. 0285-2023

First Publication: 8/31/2023

Last Publication: 9/28/2023

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

City and County

Public Notice CITY OF ENGLEWOOD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The regular meeting of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals is scheduled for October 11, 2023 at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado 80110.

Case VAR2023-010. APPLICANT:

Sara Aumann. The applicant is requesting a waiver from the requirement that a Short-Term Rental be owner occupied for a property in the R-1-C zone district. This is a variance to Section 5-31-1.B. of the Englewood Municipal Code.

PREMISES: 4477 South Pennsylvania Street

Copies of the application are on file in the Community Development Department and may be reviewed upon request. Anyone interested in this matter may be heard at the Public Hearing by calling 303.762.2342 or emailing commdev@ englewoodco.gov 24 hours prior to the public hearing for directions providing public comment virtually or in person.

By Order of the City Board of Adjustment and Appeals

/s/ Shelly Worek Shelly Worek Recording Secretary

Legal Notice No. 532045

First Publication: September 28, 2023

Last Publication: September 28, 2023

Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice

A Resolution to Declare a Vacancy

Be it resolved that the Board of Education of Sheridan School District accepts the resignation of Maria Delgado from the Board of Education effective September 12, 2023; and

Be it further resolved that, in accordance with state law, the Board declares a vacancy in this school director office that will be filled by appointment by the Board within 60 days in accordance with the following procedure:

1. Any person who meets the qualifications and who desires to be considered for the appointment is invited to file a written notice of such intention with the secretary to the Board of Education, Polly Plancarte by October 20, 2023 at 4150 S. Hazel Ct. Englewood, CO 80110. pplancarte@ ssd2.org or 720-833-6616.

2. The Board will interview prospective candidates by November 3rd, 2023 at a public meeting.

3. To be eligible for appointment, each candidate must be a registered elector of the school district for at least twelve consecutive months prior to the date of appointment. [The applicant must also be a resident of the director district in which the vacancy exists. The person must affirm that they have never been convicted of commission of a sexual offense against a child.

4. The appointee will serve until the next regular school biennial election in November 2025 [at which time an election will be held for a successor to fill the remainder of the unexpired term.

ADOPTED AND APPROVED: S eptember 12, 2023

SHERIDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.

Legal Notice No. 532058

First Publication: September 28, 2023

Last Publication: September 28, 2023

Publisher: Englewood Herald

Public Notice

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT 2023 Colorado Boulevard Bridge Approach Slab Repairs Project No. 23-06-01

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., that the City of Centennial, Colorado (the City ) will make final payment at the hour of 10:00 a.m. on September 8, 2023 (the “Final Settlement Date”) to the following contractor:

Concrete Stabilization Technologies, Inc. 8500 E. Warren Ave. Denver, CO 80231

(hereinafter, the “Contractor”) for and on account of all work completed by the Contractor on City Project No. 23-06-01, including for purposes of this Notice of Final Settlement on (the “Project”).

1. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has an unpaid claim against the Project for and on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, or other supplies used or consumed by the Contractor or any subcontractor in or about the performance of said work, may at any time up to and including the Final Settlement Date, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim.

2.Any such claim(s) shall be filed with the City Clerk at 13133 East Arapahoe Road, Centennial, CO 80112 prior to the Final Settlement Date.

3. Failure on the part of any claimant to file

such verified statement or claim prior to the Final Settlement Date will relieve the City from any and all liability for such claim.

Legal Notice No. 532064

First Publication: September 28, 2023

Last Publication: September 28, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

Metropolitan Districts

1-13.5-1105(2)(d), 1-13.5-502 C.R.S.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the eligible electors of the Mineral Business Improvement District of the City of Littleton, Arapahoe County, Colorado.

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election is to be held on Tuesday, the 7th day of November, 2023, and that said election shall be conducted by mail ballot. Accordingly, ballots will be distributed by U.S. Mail not earlier than October 16, 2023, and not later than October 23, 2023, to eligible electors of the District entitled to vote in the election. The purpose of the election is to submit to the eligible electors of the District referenced above, certain ballot issues and ballot questions concerning taxes, debt, revenue, and spending summarized below, as applied to the District.

At said election, the eligible electors of the District shall vote for Directors to serve the following terms of office on the Board of Directors of the District.

The names of the persons nominated for Director to serve until the next regular election (2025) are:

ANDREW BUETTNER

DAVID W. STITES

The names of the persons nominated for Director to serve until the second next regular election (2027) are:

MICHAEL GUNTER

GRANT NELSON

KIEN ARNOLD

At said election, the electors of the District shall vote for the following Ballot Issues and Ballot Questions certified by the District:

BALLOT ISSUE A (Operations Tax Increase)

BALLOT ISSUE B (Operations and Maintenance– Fees)

BALLOT ISSUE C (Capital Costs Ad Valorem Taxes)

BALLOT ISSUE D (Revenue Debt)

BALLOT ISSUE E (Special Assessment Debt)

BALLOT ISSUE F (Water)

BALLOT ISSUE G (Sanitation)

BALLOT ISSUE H (Streets)

BALLOT ISSUE I (Traffic and Safety)

BALLOT ISSUE J (Parks and Recreation)

BALLOT ISSUE (Transportation)

BALLOT ISSUE L (Television Relay and Translation)

BALLOT ISSUE M (Mosquito Control)

BALLOT ISSUE N (Security)

BALLOT ISSUE O (Business Recruitment Debt)

BALLOT ISSUE P (Fire Protection)

BALLOT ISSUE (Operations and Maintenance Debt)

BALLOT ISSUE R (Refunding)

BALLOT ISSUE S (Reimbursement Agreements)

BALLOT ISSUE T (De-TABOR)

BALLOT ISSUE U

(TABOR Exemption Non Ad Valorem Taxes)

BALLOT ISSUE V (Mortgage)

BALLOT ISSUE W (IGA Authorization)

BALLOT ISSUE (Multi-Fiscal Year IGA)

BALLOT ISSUE Y (Master IGA and Private Parties)

BALLOT QUESTION (Term limits)

BALLOT QUESTION AA

(Transportation authorization)

BALLOT QUESTION BB (Cable Television Service Authorization)

Eligible electors may apply for new or replacement mail ballots and return voted mail ballots to the office of the Designated Election Official which is also the ballot drop-off/walk-in voting location: at Spencer Fane LLP, 1700 Lincoln Street, Suite 2000, Denver, Colorado 80203.

The office of the Designated Election Official is open Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. from October 16, 2023 through November 6, 2023 and from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on November 7, 2023 (Election Day). Please contact the office of the Designated Election Official at (303) 839-3800 to coordinate walk in voting or drop off of ballots.

By: /s/ Robin A. Navant

Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. 532074

First Publication: September 28, 2023

Last Publication: September 28, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PETITION FOR EXCLUSION OF REAL PROPERTY FROM THE INVERNESS WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT

NOTICE is hereby given to all interested persons that a Petition for Exclusion of Real Property has been filed with the Board of Directors of the Inverness Water and Sanitation District. The Board of Directors will conduct a public hearing and consider the Petition on Thursday, October 5, 2023, beginning at 3:00 pm or as soon thereafter as possible, at 188 Inverness Drive West, Suite 150, Englewood, Colorado 80112.

The property requested to be excluded is described as:

Lot 1, Super Block A, Inverness Subdivision Filing #7, 1st Amended, aka 374 Inverness Parkway.

The name and address of the Petitioner is: 374 Inverness Drive South LLLP C/O Peyton F Perry 650 S. Cherry St., Suite 1400 Denver, CO 80246

All interested parties may appear at said hearing to show cause in writing why such Petition should not be granted.

By order of the Board of Directors of the Inverness Water and Sanitation District.

s/ Luis E. Tovar

District Manager

Legal Notice No. 532063

First Publication: September 28, 2023

Last Publication: September 28, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PETITION FOR EXCLUSION OF REAL PROPERTY FROM THE INVERNESS METROPOLITAN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

NOTICE is hereby given to all interested persons that a Petition for Exclusion of Real Property has been filed with the Board of Directors of the Inverness Metropolitan Improvement District. The Board of Directors will conduct a public hearing and consider the Petition on Thursday, October 5, 2023, beginning at 3:00 pm or as soon thereafter as possible, at 188 Inverness Drive West, Suite 150, Englewood, Colorado 80112.

The property requested to be excluded is described as:

Lot 1, Super Block A, Inverness Subdivision Filing #7, 1st Amended, aka 374 Inverness Parkway.

The name and address of the Petitioner is:

374 Inverness Drive South LLLP

C/O Peyton F Perry 650 S. Cherry St., Suite 1400 Denver, CO 80246

All interested parties may appear at said hearing to show cause in writing why such Petition should not be granted.

By order of the Board of Directors of the Inverness Metropolitan Improvement District.

s/ Luis E. Tovar District Manager

Legal Notice No. 532062

First Publication: September 28, 2023

Last Publication: September 28, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Metro Districts Budget Hearings

Public Notice

NOTICE OF HEARING ON AMENDED 2023 BUDGET FOR LITTLETON VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a 2023 Amended Budget (“Amended Budget”) has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the LITTLETON VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1. A copy of such Amended Budget has been filed in the office of the District Manager at 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, where same is open for public inspection. Such Amended Budget will be considered at a regular meeting of the LITTLETON VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1, to be held on October 10, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. via MS Teams Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetupjoin/19%3ameeting_N2MzNTkwNjItZDNhOC0 0NWUyLTljZGUtYTRkMjNjNzQzNGJm%40thr ead.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%224a aa468e-93ba-4ee3-ab9f-6a247aa3ade0%22% 2c%22Oid%22%3a%227e93cd08-3bae-48d3b32e-d8f57cd88c24%22%7d

Call-in #: 1-720-547-5281; Conference ID: 799 187 48#

Any interested electors within the LITTLETON VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 may inspect the Amended Budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the Amended Budget. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: LITTLETON VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO.

By: /s/ ICENOGLE SEAVER POGUE, P.C.

Legal Notice No. 532076

First Publication: September 28, 2023

Last Publication: September 28, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE OF HEARING ON AMENDED 2023 BUDGET FOR LITTLETON VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a 2023 Amended Budget (“Amended Budget”) has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the LITTLETON VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3. A copy of such Amended Budget has been filed in the office of the District Manager at 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, where same is open for public inspection. Such Amended Budget will be considered at a regular meeting of the LITTLETON VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3, to be held on October 10, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. via MS Teams Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetupjoin/19%3ameeting_N2MzNTkwNjItZDNhOC0 0NWUyLTljZGUtYTRkMjNjNzQzNGJm%40thr ead.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%224a aa468e-93ba-4ee3-ab9f-6a247aa3ade0%22% 2c%22Oid%22%3a%227e93cd08-3bae-48d3b32e-d8f57cd88c24%22%7d

Call-in #: 1-720-547-5281; Conference ID: 799 187 48#

Any interested electors within the LITTLETON VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3 may inspect the Amended Budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the Amended Budget.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

LITTLETON VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO.

By: /s/ ICENOGLE SEAVER POGUE, P.C.

Legal Notice No. 532067

First Publication: September 28, 2023

Last Publication: September 28, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

Public Notices

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed 2024 Budget (“Budget”) has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the LITTLETON VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. . A copy of such proposed Budget has been filed in the office of the District Manager at 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, where same is open for public inspection. Such proposed Budget will be considered at a regular meeting of the LITTLETON VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1, to be held on October 10, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. via MS Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetupjoin/19%3ameeting_N2MzNTkwNjItZDNhOC0 0NWUyLTljZGUtYTRkMjNjNzQzNGJm%40thr ead.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%224a aa468e-93ba-4ee3-ab9f-6a247aa3ade0%22% 2c%22Oid%22%3a%227e93cd08-3bae-48d3b32e-d8f57cd88c24%22%7d

Call-in #: 1-720-547-5281; Conference ID: 799 187 48#

Any interested electors within the LITTLETON VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 may inspect the proposed Budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the proposed Budget.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

LITTLETON VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO.

By: /s/ ICENOGLE SEAVER POGUE, P.C.

Legal Notice No. 532075

First Publication: September 28, 2023

Last Publication: September 28, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET FOR LITTLETON VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed 2024 Budget (“Budget”) has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the LITTLETON VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. . A copy of such proposed Budget has been filed in the office of the District Manager at 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, where same is open for public inspection. Such proposed Budget will be considered at a regular meeting of the LITTLETON VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3, to be held on October 10, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. via MS Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetupjoin/19%3ameeting_N2MzNTkwNjItZDNhOC0 0NWUyLTljZGUtYTRkMjNjNzQzNGJm%40thr ead.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%224a aa468e-93ba-4ee3-ab9f-6a247aa3ade0%22% 2c%22Oid%22%3a%227e93cd08-3bae-48d3b32e-d8f57cd88c24%22%7d

Call-in #: 1-720-547-5281; Conference ID: 799 187 48#

Any interested electors within the LITTLETON VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3 may inspect the proposed Budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the proposed Budget.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

LITTLETON VILLAGE METROPOLITAN

DISTRICT NO.

By: /s/ ICENOGLE SEAVER POGUE, P.C.

Legal Notice No. 532066

First Publication: September 28, 2023

Last Publication: September 28, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Bids and Settlements

Public Notice

ARAPAHOE COUNTY

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

Cheyenne-Arapaho Park Construction Project No. RFP 22-03

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, Colorado shall make final settlement with ECI, Site Construction Management Inc. for its work completed for Arapahoe County. The work

performed under this contract dated April 14, 2022, for the construction of park improvements including but not limited to new walking trails, benches, a dog park, community gardens, and a new playground at Cheyenne-Arapaho Park located in the Four Square Mile Neighborhood. Final Settlement will be made on October 17, 2023.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed or any of its subcontractors or that has supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used by ECI, Site Construction Management Inc. or any of its subcontractors in or about the performance of the work done within unincorporated Arapahoe County, whose claim has not been paid by ECI, Site Construction Management Inc. or any of its subcontractors may file a claim with the Arapahoe County Attorney s Office (on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners) at 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO 80120, at any time up to and including October 16, 2023.

This Notice is published in accordance with §38-26-107, C.R.S., and all claims, if any, shall be filed in accordance with this statutory section. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement and/or claim prior to the aforementioned date for filing claims shall release Arapahoe County, its officers, agents and employees from any or all liability, claims, and suits for payment to Elite Surface Infrastructure, Inc.

Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board

Legal Notice No. Arap 1250

First Publication: September 28, 2023

Last Publication: September 28, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT WILLOWS WATER DISTRICT ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to C.R.S. 38-26-107, that final payment will be made on or following the 26th day of October, 2023, in accordance with a contract dated June 14, 2023 between Willows Water District (Owner) and American West Construction, LLC (Contractor) for the 2023 Waterline Improvement South Holly Street, South Adams Street and East Irish Place Project, Project No. 04-23-0001.

Be advised, to-wit:

Any person, as defined in section 2-4-401(8), C.R.S ., that has furnished labor, materials, sustenance, or other supplies used or consumed by a contractor or his or her subcontractor in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies laborers, rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefor has not been paid by the contractor or the subcontractor may, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, file with the board, officer, person, or other contracting body by whom the contract was awarded a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of the claim, to Willows Water District, on or before the date and time stated below shown for final payment. Failure in part of any claimant to file a verified statement of claim prior to final settlement will release Willows Water District, its directors, officers, agents, and employees, from any or all liability for such claim.

ll claims m st e file on or efore Octo er 19, 2023. Claims must be submitted to:

Willows Water District

Attn: District Manager 6930 South Holly Circle

Centennial, Colorado 80112-1018

Tel: 303-770-8625

Dated this 19th day of September, 2023.

Legal Notice No. 532061

First Publication: September 28, 2023

Last Publication: October 5, 2023

Publisher: Englewood Herald and the Centennial Citizen

Summons and Sheriff Sale Public Notice

Case Number: 2023CV030017

SHERIFF’S COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE

Plaintiff: FIRST VILLAGE EAST APARTMENT HOMES ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colora o non rofit cor oration

Defendants: MICHAEL RANKIN; QUICKEN LOANS, INC.; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; ARAPAHOE COUNTY TREASURER; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION.

Original Lienee(s) Ronald D. Allen

Original Lienor First Village East Apartment Homes Association, Inc., a Colorado non-profit corporation

Current Holder of the evidence of debt - First Village East Apartment Homes Association, Inc., a Colorado non-profit corporation

Date of Lien being foreclosed

- November 29, 2021

Date of Recording of Lien being foreclosed

November 30, 2021

County of Recording - Arapahoe

Recording Information E1181381

Original Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness - $2,957.18

Outstanding Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness as of the date hereof - $10,558.48

Amount of Default Judgment - $8,601.48

Description of property to be foreclosed:

Lot 162, Block 1, Hallcraft’s Village East Apartment Homes, Filing No. 1, according to the Official Plat thereof filed for record with the Clerk and Recorder of Arapahoe County, Colorado on June 26, 1972 in Plat Book 22 at Page 56 of the records of said Clerk and Recorder, together with appurtenant easements designated as Easement Nos. 1 and 4 on Hallcraft’s East Apartment Homes, Filing No. 1 Easement Location Map, filed for record with the Clerk and Recorder of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

Also known as: 13193 East Louisiana Avenue, Aurora, CO 80012

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS or JUDGMENT DEBTORS, please take notice:

You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Unit of the Sheriff s Office of County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado at 10:00 am, on the 2nd day of November 2023 at the Arapahoe County Sheriff s Office located at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO, 80112, phone number (720) 874-3845, at which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

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

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

Attorney for Association: Stephane R. Dupont, Reg. No. 39425, The Dupont Law Firm, LLC, PO Box 1073, Castle Rock, CO 80104, and telephone number (720) 644-6115.

DATED: August 1, 2023

Tyler S. Brown, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado

By: Sgt. Trent Steffa Deputy Sheriff

Legal Notice No. 531682

First Publication: September 14, 2023

Last Publication: October 12, 2023

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

Misc. Private Legals

Public Notice

TO: CARL E. FILLER: You are notified that you have 10 days after publication for this notice of levy to file your claim of

exemption with the County Court of ARAPAHOE, 935 S Hoover Ave. Fort Lupton, CO 80621 in Case 2016C036917 entitled: WELLS FARGO

BANK N.A., Successor by Merger to WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL NATIONAL BANK vs. CARL

E. FILLER, a/k/a CARL EDWARD FILLER, a/k/a

CARL FILLER, a/k/a CARL EDWARD FILLER

III, CARL E. FILLER III, a/k/a CARL FILLER III

$4,408.21 garnished at Sooper Credit Union, 5005 W. 60th Ave., Arvada, CO 80003.

Legal Notice No. 531921

First Publication: August 31, 2023

Last Publication: September 28 , 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

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

Case No.: 2017C048317 Div.:A1

Autovest, L.L.C. , Plaintiff vs. KEVIN MICHAEL HUNTER , Defendant

REVIVER BY PUBLICATION

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT/JUDGMENT DEBTOR

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

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED the Clerk of this Court shall, and is ordered and directed to, issue to Defendant, KEVIN MICHAEL HUNTER , the “Notice to Show Cause Pursuant to CRCP 354(h)” requiring said Defendant to show cause within 14 (fourteen) days from the service of such Notice, pursuant to CRCP 354(h), if any he has, why the Judgment heretofore entered in this matter on December 4, 2017 shall not be revived with like force and effect.

WHEREAS, Plaintiff has moved this Court pursuant to CRCP 354(h) to revive the Judgment entered in the instant matter on, December 4, 2017 NOW THEREFORE

IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED, that Plaintiff, Autovest, L.L.C. shall have and take of defendant, KEVIN MICHAEL HUNTER Judgment in the instant matter on this date with like force and effect as on the date the Judgment was entered heretofore on December 4, 2017.

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

Attorney for Plaintiff

Legal Notice No. 531982

First Publication: September 14, 2023

Last Publication: October 12, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Notice to Creditors

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of DONALD LEE CHILCOAT, MD.

Deceased Case Number: 2023PR030475

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before January 22, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Patrick Joseph Blodgett

Personal Representative

5237 Wangaratta Way Highlands Ranch, CO 80130

Legal Notice No. 532010

First Publication: September 21, 2023

Last Publication: October 5, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of MARY L. SHARP,

also known as MARY LOU SHARP, and MARY SHARP, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30924

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before January 22, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Debra J. Morgan, Personal Representative 4691 E. Phillips Place Centennial, CO 80122

Legal Notice No. 532012

First Publication: September 21, 2023

Last Publication: October 5, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Irene Eileen Bryant, a/k/a Irene E. Bryant, a/k/a Irene Bryant, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30893

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before January 16, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Leslie B. Clark, Personal Representative c/o KATZ, LOOK & ONORATO, P.C. 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1100 Denver, CO 80203

Legal Notice No. 531979

First Publication: September 14, 2023

Last Publication: September 28, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Robert Clark Bryant, a/k/a Robert C. Bryant, a/k/a Robert Bryant, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30892

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before January 16, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Leslie B. Clark, Personal Representative c/o KATZ, LOOK & ONORATO, P.C. 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1100 Denver, CO 80203

Legal Notice No. 531980

First Publication: September 14, 2023

Last Publication: September 28, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of David Duane Lambert, a/k/a David D. Lambert, a/k/a David Lambert, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR031052

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before January 29, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Betty Jo McNiel, Personal Representative c/o Mollie B. Hawes, Miller and Steiert, P.C. 1901 W. Littleton Blvd. Littleton, CO 80120

Legal Notice No. 532055

First Publication: September 28, 2023

Last Publication: October 12, 2023

Publisher: Englewood Herald

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Judith J. Thieme, a/k/a Judith Thieme, a/k/a Judith Joan Thieme, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30897

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, or on or before January 16, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Public Notices

Philip Rahn, Personal Representative

7507 E. Fremont Drive

Centennial CO 80112

Legal Notice No. 531998

First Publication: September 14, 2023

Last Publication: September 28, 2023

Publisher: Englewood Herald

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of GEORGE W. EMERSON, also known as GEORGE WILLIAM EMERSON, and GEORGE EMERSON, Deceased

Case Number: 2023PR30970

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before January 16, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Linda E. Barton, Personal Representative

12865 Greenland Acres Road Larkspur, CO 80118

Legal Notice No. 531996

First Publication: September 14, 2023

Last Publication: September 28, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Jack H. Cleland, Deceased

Case Number: 2023-PR-31050

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before January 22, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Christopher P. Seerveld, Attorney for Personal Representative 8400 E. Prentice Ave., Suite 1040 Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Legal Notice No. 532038

First Publication: September 21, 2023

Last Publication: October 5, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Robert L. Baker, Deceased

Case Number: 2023PR30932

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County on or before January 15, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Mark E. Thomas, Personal Representative

1527 W. Briarwood Littleton, CO 80120

Legal Notice No.531981

First Publication: September 14, 2023

Last Publication: September 28, 2023

Publisher: Englewood Herald

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Gisela Rosemarie Beatty, aka Gisela R. Beatty, aka Gisela Beatty, Deceased

Case Number: 2023 PR 31025

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before February 1, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Mulvihill & Fruhwirth, P. C.

Cheryl Mulvihill

Attorney to the Personal Representative

19751 East Mainstreet #330

Parker, CO 80138

Phone Number: 303-841-2752

Legal Notice No. 531987

First Publication: September 14, 2023

Last Publication: September 28, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice District Court

Arapahoe County, Colorado

Court Address: 7325 S. Potomac St. Centennial, CO 80112

In the Matter of the Estate of: James Sherard Ring, a/k/a James S Ring, a/k/a James Ring, Deceased

Tony C. Rossi #45051 Rossi Law, LLC

6215 Corporate Dr, Ste 101 Colorado Springs, CO 80919

Phone: (303) 859-4173

Email: Tony@RossiLawLLC.com

Case Number: 2023PR031046

NOTICE OF NON-APPEARANCE

HEARING BY PUBLICATION

A hearing on the PETITION FOR ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY AND FORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued:

Proof of publication will be filed upon completion.

Date: October 26, 2023

Time: 8:00 a.m.

Address: 7325 S. Potomac St., Centennial, CO 80112

Legal Notice No. 532011

First Publication: September 21, 2023

Last Publication: October 5, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of DAVID TRAVIS, a/k/a DAVID T. TRAVIS, a/k/a DAVID THOMAS TRAVIS, a/k/a DAVE TRAVIS, Deceased

Case Number: 2023PR31004

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before January 14, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Aaron C. Travis, Personal Representative c/o Tim J. Parks, Esq. Hutchins & Associates LLC 1999 Broadway, Suite 1400 Denver, Colorado 80202

Legal Notice No. 531984

First Publication: September 14, 2023

Last Publication: September 28, 2023

Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of LEWIS HERBERT DUNLAP, aka Lewis H. Dunlap, aka Lew Dunlap, Deceased, Case Number 2023PR31057

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before Jan. 29, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Paul N. Dunlap, Personal Representative 813 Hearthstone Avenue Brighton, CO 80601

Legal Notice No. 532057

First Publication: September 28, 2023

Last Publication: October 12, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Kenneth Leroy Wagley, aka Kenneth L. Wagley, aka Kenneth Wagley, aka Ken Leroy Wagley, aka Ken L. Wagley, aka Ken Wagley, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30844

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before January 22, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kelly Hancock , Personal Representative

c/o Katz, Look & Onorato, PC

Personal Reprsentative

1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1100 Address Denver, CO 80203

Legal Notice No. 532035

First Publication: September 21, 2023

Last Publication: October 5, 2023

Publisher: Englewood Herald

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Florence James Bernal, Deceased

Case Number: 2023PR31016

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before January 22, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Vincent Bernal, Personal Representative

c/o M. Carl Glatstein, Esq. Glatstein & O’Brien, LLP 2696 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 350 Denver, Colorado 80222

Legal Notice No. 532021

First Publication: September 21, 2023

Last Publication: October 5, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Barbara Ellen Schoenherr, a/k/a Barbara E. Schoenherr, a/k/a Barbara Schoenherr, a/k/a Barb Schoenherr, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR31006

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before January 16, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Brady McFarland & Lord, LLC

Attorney to the Personal Representative 6870 W. 52nd Ave, Suite 103 Arvada, CO 80002

Legal Notice No. 532007

First Publication: September 14, 2023

Last Publication: September 28, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of ELSIE ARLENE TERRY, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30759

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado or on or before January 16, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

John R. Wachsmann

Attorney to the Personal Representative 6053 S. Quebec #103 Englewood, CO 80112

Legal Notice No. 531986

First Publication: September 14, 2023

Last Publication: September 28, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of KELLEY D. RILEY, ALSO KNOWN AS KELLEY DEE RILEY, AND KELLEY RILEY, Deceased Case Number 23 PR 31033

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the DISTRICT COURT OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO, on or before January 29, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Marilyn Streeter, Personal Representative 5945 W. Quarles Drive Littleton, CO 80128

Legal Notice No. 532043

First Publication: September 28, 2023

Last Publication: October 12, 2023

Publisher: Englewood Herald

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Lawrence G. Robinson, Sr., AKA Lawrence George Robinson, Sr., AKA Lawrence George Robinson,

AKA Lawrence G. Robinson, AKA L. G. Robinson, AKA Larry Robinson, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR031018

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before January 22, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Daniela A. Robinson, Personal Representative 6157 S. Iola Way Englewood, CO 80111

Legal Notice No. 532019

First Publication: September 21, 2023

Last Publication: October 5, 2023

Publisher: Englewood Herald

Public Notice

District Court, Arapahoe County, State of Colorado 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112 (303) 645-6600

In the Matter of the Estate of: LARRY JOHN WHITFIELD, also no n as Larr itfiel an Larr itfiel ecease

Attorneys for John Beadling, Personal Representative: Jamie J. Roth, Atty. Reg. 28509 Chelsea Ziegler, Atty. Reg. 55171 WADE ASH LLC 2520 S. Grand Avenue, Suite 204 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601

Phone: (970) 366-3727

Email: jroth@wadeash.com; cziegler@wadeash.com

Case Number: 2023PR30830

Division: 12

NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO C.R.S. 15-12-403 AND 15-10-401(3)

NOTICE OF HEARING

state of Larr o n itfiel ecease also no n as Larr itfiel an Larr itfiel Case Number: 2023PR30830

Notice is hereby given to Richard King that a hearing without appearance pursuant to C.R.P.P. 24 will be held in the above-referenced case on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 8:00 a.m., Arapahoe County District Court, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112 [attendance not required or expected] regarding the Petition for Adjudication of Intestacy and Formal Appointment of Personal Representative and Proposed Order of Intestacy, Determination of Heirs and Formal Appointment of Personal Representative.

If you wish to object to the Petition or Proposed Order, you must file a written ob ection with the court on or before the hearing and must furnish a copy of the objection to the Personal Representative stated below.

John Beadling, Personal Representative PO Box 102 Hayden, Colorado 81639

Legal Notice No. 532039

First Publication: September 21, 2023

Last Publication: October 5, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Edwin Thomas May, a/k/a Edwin T. May, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR03107

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before January 28, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Terry Edwin May, Personal Representative c/o Paul R. Durr, Attorney 1777 S. Harrison St. Ste. 1500 Denver CO, 80210

Legal Notice No. 532048

First Publication: September 28, 2023

Last Publication: October 12, 2023

Publisher: Englewood Herald

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Darla Jean Newell, a/k/a Darla J. Newell, and Darla Newell, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR31034

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to: The District Court, Arapahoe County, Colorado Arapahoe County Justice Center 7325 S. Potomac Street, #100 Centennial, CO 80112 on or before January 21, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Donna J. Mannon Personal Representative c/o La Office of ron ammon LLC 4500 Cherry Creek Drive South, Suite 960 Denver, CO 80246

Legal Notice No. 532016

First Publication: September 21, 2023

Last Publication: October 5, 2023

Publisher: Englewood Herald

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Barney P. Caranta, aka Barney Pierre Caranta, aka Barney Caranta, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR31014

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before January 16, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Gregory L. Caranta, Personal Representative c/o Katz, Look & Onorato, P.C. 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1100 Denver, CO 80203

Legal Notice No. 531999

First Publication: September 14, 2023

Last Publication: September 28, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of James Paul Moore, a/k/a James P. Moore, a/k/a James Moore, Deceased Case Number: 23PR31029

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before January 22, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Evilo M. Moore, Personal Representative 21222 E. Saddle Rock Lane Aurora, CO 80016

Legal Notice No. 532015

First Publication: September 21, 2023

Last Publication: October 5, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of HELENN P. FRANZGROTE, also known as HELENN POWELL FRANZGROTE, and HELENN FRANZGROTE, Deceased Case Number 23 PR 31036

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the DISTRICT COURT OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO, on or before February 1, 2024 or the claims may be forever barred.

John P. Franzgrote, Personal Representative 8457 S. Hoyt Way #304 Littleton, CO 80128

Legal Notice No. 532054

First Publication: September 28, 2023

Last Publication: October 12, 2023

Publisher: Englewood Herald

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Troy Thomas Adkins,

a/k/a Troy T. Adkins, a/k/a Troy Adkins, Deceased

Case Number: 23PR31002

AII persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before January 29, 2024,, or the claims may be forever barred.

Patricia Adkins, Personal Representative

12260 E. Vassar Drive Aurora CO 80014

Legal Notice No. 532049

First Publication: September 28, 2023

Last Publication: October 12, 2023

Publisher: Englewood Herald

Name Changes

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on September 7, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Jared M-Traylor Brimhall be changed to Jared Oliver Trailloure

Case No.: 2023 C 100672

By: Judge

Legal Notice No. 532047

First Publication: September 28, 2023

Last Publication: October 12, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on September 8, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult /a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Rebeca Storck Lima be changed to Rebeca Lima

Case No.: 23C100679

By: Judge Colleen Clark

Legal Notice No. 532053

First Publication: September 28, 2023

Last Publication: October 12, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on September 11, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Shamra Shania Smith be changed to Shamara Shania Smith

Case No.: 2023C100669

By: Clerk of Court Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 532064

First Publication: September 28, 2023

Last Publication: October 12, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on September 7, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Ahmadreza Joshua Farhadi be changed to Joshua Ahmadreza Farhadi

Case No.: 23 C 100656

By: Clerk of Court Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 532065

First Publication: September 28, 2023

Last Publication: October 12, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on August 4, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Mae Cobb be changed to Mae Braco

Case No.: 2023 C 100560

Judge Laqunya Baker

Legal Notice No. 532072

First Publication: September 28, 2023

Last Publication: October 12, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on August 24, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Jaylen Tatyona Worley be changed to Jaylen Tatiana Gonzalez

Case No.: 2023 C 100581

By: Clerk of Court Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 531977

First Publication: September 14, 2023

Last Publication: September 28, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on August 4, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Adam Aaron Cobb be changed to Adam Aaron Braco Case No.: 2023 C 100556

Judge Laqunya Baker

Legal Notice No. 532071

First Publication: September 28, 2023

Last Publication: October 12, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent

NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on May 30, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Christian David Dozier be changed to Cristian David Dozier Case No.: 23 C 100

By:Judge Colleen Clark

Legal Notice No. 532037

First Publication: September 21, 2023

Last Publication: October 5, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on June16 , 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Erin Ellen Brackney be changed to Erin Brackney Braco Case No.: 23 C 100483

Redated: August 3, 2023

By: Judge Colleen Clark

Legal Notice No. 532070

First Publication: September 28, 2023

Last Publication: October 12, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on August 23, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of John Harry Nelson II be changed to Jay Harry Nelson Case No.: 23 C 100618

By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 531978

First Publication: September 14, 2023

Last Publication: September 28, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on September 2, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult as been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Independance Aradia Spurling be changed to Madison Aradia Killingbeck

Case No.: 2023 C 100648

By: Judge Laqunya Baker

Legal Notice No. 532060

First Publication: September 28, 2023

Last Publication: October 12, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on September 5, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Christina Faye O'neal be changed to Christina Faye Shannon

Case No.: 23 C 100651

By: Clerk of Court Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 532046

First Publication: September 28, 2023

Last Publication: October 12, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on August 4, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Benjamin Brain Cobb be changed to Benjamin Brian Braco

Case No.: 2023 C 100558

Judge Laqunya Baker

Legal Notice No. 532073

First Publication: September 28, 2023

Last Publication: October 12, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on August 9, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Aiko Mari Peji be changed to Mari Leonora Agujar Case No.: 2023 C 100528

By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 531997

First Publication: September 14, 2023

Last Publication: September 28, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on August 18, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Mandi Leigh Lockard be changed to Niva Mandi-Leigh Lockard Case No.: 23 C 100703

By: Judge Colleen Clark

Legal Notice No. 532059

First Publication: September 28, 2023

Last Publication: October 12, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on September 6, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Lan on cott ra efiel e c an e to Lan on cott rost ra efiel Case No.: 23 C 100653

By: Judge Colleen Clark

Legal Notice No. 532052

First Publication: September 28, 2023

Last Publication: October 12, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent ###

City of Littleton Expenditures

First Publication: September 28, 2023

Last Publication: September 28, 2023 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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