From left: State Rep. Eliza Hamrick, Arapahoe County Commissioner Leslie Summey, state Sen. Je Bridges and Arapahoe County Commissioner Jessica Campbell-Swanson, plus Littleton Mayor Kyle Schlachter, sitting on slide, pose for a photo atop a playground structure in Sheridan Square Park on Sept. 25. Sheridan Square was one of nine developments on a housing tour hosted by Arapahoe County Commissioners.
BY RACHEL LORENZ SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
Cheers and applause erupted from a charter bus full of city and state leaders as one Colorado state legislator remarked on the impor-
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tance of collaboration and partnership when it comes to solving the a ordable housing crisis.
“ is is what we need, more often, before we start drafting and crafting legislation,” said state Sen. Rhonda Fields, D-District 28, as a tour of
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housing options in western Arapahoe County wound down on the afternoon of Sept. 25.
“ ere is legislation coming and so we need your input now before
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A large meeting room at the CentrePoint Plaza in Aurora was packed on Sept. 27, where community members gathered for the secondever Arapahoe County Racial Equity Subcommittee community event.
e goal of the event was to provide a safe space for attendees to share feedback and stories about their experiences in Arapahoe County’s justice system, county spokesperson Anders Nelson wrote in an email.
e subcommittee, which exists under the Arapahoe County Justice Coordinating Committee, works to identify inequities, collect and analyze data on equity issues and develop preventative and rehabilitative strategies to address bias in the county’s justice system.
District 4 Commissioner Leslie Summey, District 3 Commissioner Je Baker, 18th Judicial District Attorney John Kellner, Sheri Tyler Brown and Aurora Police Department Interim Chief of Police Art
Acevedo were at the meeting. Summey, who serves on the subcommittee and is Arapahoe County’s rst African American commissioner, told the crowd that
she is working for the county’s disenfranchised and marginalized communities.
“Family, we have a commitment to reform,” she said. “We know that, especially for some of us in the room – the people of color, the marginalized and the disenfranchised … We’ve been placed in a system that is always working against us.”
In Arapahoe County, everyone should be able to thrive and be healthy, safe and happy, she said.
“ at is our commitment in this racial equity subcommittee,” she said. “ at is why we exist. To challenge the systems, to create the change and to do better.”
Baker, the subcommittee’s chair, said the intent of the event was to listen.
“ is is time for us, instead of lecturing, to give people voice,” he said. “We wanted community input on what we should be doing.”
As the meeting began, a group of over 30 people marched into the event, carrying signs that said “End racist police terror” and “Justice for Jor’Dell Richardson.”
e group’s entrance set the tone for the evening.
Over the course of the two-hour meeting, every public commenter spoke about Richardson, the 14-year-old boy who was shot and killed by an Aurora police o cer on June 1.
As reported by the Sentinel Colorado in June, O cer James Snapp chased and tackled Richardson after the boy allegedly took part in a convenience store robbery. O cer Roch Gruszeczka, who was also involved in the struggle, shot and killed Richardson. Richardson was carrying a pellet gun that resembled a real pistol, the Sentinel Colorado reported.
Earlier this month, Kellner, district attorney for the 18th judicial district, released a decision not to le charges against either o cer involved in the event. His report said both o cers were legally justi ed in their actions.
Rigoberto Valles-Dominguez was sentenced to 128 years in prison after a jury found him guilty in the 2021 shooting of Littleton Police Ofcer David Snook.
is was the maximum sentence under the law using the applicable statutes and judicial rules, 18th Judicial District spokesperson Eric Ross said. Valles-Domnguez, 35, was sentenced on Sept. 25.
A jury found Valles-Dominguez guilty of eight di erent o enses, including attempted rst-degree murder after deliberation, aggravated robbery, prohibited use of a weapon, assault with a deadly weapon causing serious bodily injury and rst-degree assault on a peace o cer, among others.
In a media statement, Snook said he is pleased with the outcome of the sentencing and grateful for the unwavering support of his family and wife throughout the process.
“Being a police o cer is not a job, it’s a calling,” he said. “I am thankful and proud of the men and women
of the Littleton Police Department and those across the country who continue to answer that calling daily with courage and commitment.”
Background
On Sept. 20, 2021, Snook and Littleton Police Cpl. Je Farmer responded to a call of shots red, according to the department.
A suspect, later identi ed as Valles-Dominguez, started running towards an apartment building, a press release from the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s O ce said. Farmer and Snook pursued the suspect on foot.
Valles-Dominguez red multiple rounds from a handgun, hitting Snook in the torso, arm and leg. Both o cers returned re and Valles-Dominguez escaped, according to the statement.
Farmer, who was aware of the severity of Snook’s injuries, dragged Snook to safety and transported him to the hospital, according to the police department.
A subsequent investigation showed that Valles-Dominguez hid for several hours in the apart-
ment complex and then carjacked a motorist and left the scene. According to the report, he was captured a few days later at an RV home in Brighton.
“ e defendant’s actions showed no regard for human life,” Chief Deputy District Attorney Jason Siers said in the press release. “While Ofcer Snook su ered serious injuries, it’s a miracle no one was killed.”
In May, President Joe Biden awarded Farmer with a Medal of Valor, the highest national award for valor by a public safety o cer, for helping save Snook’s life.
Snook’s civilian service
At a city council meeting on Sept. 26, Police Chief Doug Stephens expressed gratitude for those involved in the trial.
“I was just thankful that the detectives in the prosecution, and ultimately the jury, did such a great job and then asked the court to consider some of the challenges we face today in the national narrative that has been kind of anti-police and seek some accountability for some folks that have done some really bad
things,” Stephens said.
Due to the incident, Snook was forced to medically retire as a sworn o cer, police spokesperson Sheera Poelman said.
Snook still works with the department in a civilian capacity as a Support Services Coordinator for the department, she said.
“He loved being a cop and he can’t do that anymore, and that’s really sad,” Stephens said. “But we’re happy to have him still around with us.”
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On Oct. 10, South Metro Housing Options, or SMHO, will open a waitlist for Bradley House Apartments, an a ordable housing complex for adults with disabilities and seniors.
SMHO is a public housing authority based in Littleton that administers voucher programs and provides housing for families, students, professionals, seniors and disabled adults.
e waitlist for Bradley House Apartments will open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
e property, located at 5844 S. Datura St. in Littleton, o ers a ordable one-bedroom apartments for adults ages 62 and over and adults with disabilities.
It features private balconies, elevators, a community room and an outside patio area.
Rent at Bradley House Apartments includes all utilities except for electricity. Residents pay 30% of their adjusted income in rent.
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Placement on the waitlist is based on the time and date of the applica-
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General application information
A valid email address is required to apply and applicants must be 18 or older.
SMHO recommends that people who do not have access to a computer complete their applications at a local library. ey said people who need to create an email address can do so through a free service such as Google or Yahoo.
Applications submitted after the list closes will not be accepted. SMHO encourages people who have questions or need assistance lling out an application to call their main o ce at 303-794-9608.
After submitting an application, applicants will be able to check their status online at https://onlineportal.smho.co.
Applicants who would like to request a reasonable accommodation should call Helen Hoy at 303-7949608. A reasonable accommodation is a change, exception, or adjustment to a rule, policy, practice, or service that may be necessary for a person with disabilities to have an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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The Cherry Creek School District Board of Education held a meeting at Infinity Middle School on Sept. 11, 2023.
Non-credible threats made against Cherry Creek schools
BY TAYLER SHAW TSHAW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
False claims about sta and library books in the Cherry Creek School District led to a threat being made against ve buildings, according to a Sept. 26 letter from Superintendent Christopher Smith.
In the letter to families, Smith said that last week, the school district received hundreds of emails, calls and social media comments “making false claims about books in our libraries and actions of our teachers, sta , and district administration.”e majority of these claims came from outside of Colorado, he said. “ is misinformation campaign led to an anonymous email making a threat against three of our elementary schools and two administration buildings,” Smith wrote.
e school district contacted law enforcement and noti ed impacted school communities after receiving the email, Smith said. His letter did not speci cally name the three elementary schools.
e Arapahoe County Sheri ’s O ce investigated and determined the threat was non-credible, according to Smith.
e school district is working with law enforcement to determine the source of the threat and monitor ongoing comments made related to district personnel and buildings via email, telephone and social media, Smith said.
Many of the books being targeted
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are books that address the LGBTQ+ experience, bullying and homophobia, Smith said.
“None of the books in question are o ered in CCSD elementary schools,” Smith wrote. “We maintain libraries with age-appropriate materials available for students to see themselves represented or learn about the experiences of others who are di erent from them.”
No speci c book titles were mentioned in Smith’s letter.
Smith said the school district believes all students should be able to see themselves represented in the educational resources the district provides.
He also said the school district takes “a very serious and thoughtful approach” to the materials that are available to students.
“I will not tolerate threats made to our community or abusive language or insults directed toward our teachers and sta members who genuinely care about our students and work tirelessly every day to inspire them to learn and grow,” Smith wrote.
“I will not tolerate harassment or attacks against our LGBTQ+ community,” he continued. “ e attacks from last week were driven by hate and have no place in our schools.”
Smith asked that if someone sees or hears potentially dangerous behavior or anything that could put students at risk, report it directly to the school, law enforcement, or through Safe2Tell at 877-542-7233.
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As the number of facilities helping kids who face mental health challenges has lessened over the years, the Cherry Creek School District looked to make its own solution.
Traverse Academy is a rst-of-itskind mental health facility, o ering care to Cherry Creek students aged 10-18 who are experiencing a mental health crisis such as suicide ideation, depression and/or anxiety. e facility, operated by the school district, will o er mental health care and educational programming to students, with the ultimate goal of transitioning students back to their original home school.
“I am a rm believer that this school — while we say ‘day treatment facility,’ it’s a school — this school will save lives,” Superintendent Christopher Smith said.
Years in the making, Traverse Academy will open its doors to students in October, and there are already about 30 students waiting to start.
One of the unique elements of Traverse Academy is the partnership between the school district and the University of Colorado School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry.
Tony Poole, the school district’s assistant superintendent of special populations, said the university will
bring about six of its own licensed clinical social workers or psychologists to the facility.
Poole believes the university may also bring a clinical director and an intensive outpatient program coordinator.
Traverse Academy will have six additional social workers or psychologists from the school district, as well as teachers and other educational sta , he said.
Located in Aurora, the facility includes individual and group therapy rooms, a co ee bar, gymnasium, outdoor amphitheater classroom and lots of natural light.
Poole said he wants a mental health facility that is deinstitutionalized.
“It doesn’t feel like a clinic. It doesn’t feel like a hospital,” Poole said. “It’s welcoming. It’s warm.”
Smith said this type of facility did not exist before the creation of
Traverse Academy.
“We tried to nd one across the country, and they’re not there,” Smith said. “Cherry Creek is leading the way with mental health.”
The need for mental health facilities ere is a mental health crisis in Colorado, Poole said.
“But the crisis has been with us for a long time. It’s not necessarily just the product of the pandemic,” he said. “We actually were in (a) crisis before the pandemic.”
Poole said the number of facilities in the metro area that serve students in a mental health crisis had decreased from 77 to 36 facilities by 2019.
“We thought we were in a crisis then — and that’s when we actually put this project on our 2020 bond project for our voters,” Poole said.
In 2020, the majority of voters in the Cherry Creek School District supported ballot measures 4A and 4B, which helped fund building
Traverse Academy, according to the school district. e demolition and construction costs totaled to about $19 million, Poole said.
Since 2019, the mental health crisis has only gotten worse, he said.
“We went from 36 facilities in 2019 to 16 facilities in 2022, postpandemic, to 13 facilities on the front range that we can reasonably place students in as of today — for 550,000 kids,” Poole said. “As of right now, none of those facilities have an opening.”
At any point in time in the Cherry Creek School District, he said there are about 30 to 60 students who are in day treatment facilities, if spots are available.
As of Sept. 19, there were 30 students on a waiting list to get into Traverse Academy, Poole said. “ is can’t open soon enough,” he said.
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we kind of cobble something together without your input,” she added.
e Arapahoe County Commissioners’ O ce hosted the four-hour event, which took state lawmakers and local o cials on a tour of nine residential projects — some recently completed, some under construction, and some still early in the planning phase. e developments featured a range of pricing options including a ordable rental units, duplexes, single-family homes and luxury apartments.
e goal was to show the variety of housing available in Centennial, Littleton, Englewood and Sheridan.
An employee from RPM Living talks about the amenities that the company’s Powers Place project will o er to its residents in Littleton. e presentation was part of the September 25 tour of housing options in Arapahoe County for state legislators and local leaders.
“Just really help people understand what’s there, what still needs to be done,” Chris Henning, a county spokesperson told Colorado Community Media at the start of the event. “And then I’m sure there’s gonna be a lot of conversations about what the future looks like for housing for our state. It’s going to be a big topic again.”
Earlier this year, Gov. Jared Po-
lis and Democratic leaders in the General Assembly attempted to increase residential density as part of a solution to the state’s housing crisis. Colorado Senate Bill 23-213, in particular, would have barred communities from limiting the construction of multifamily units. e measure ultimately died, but not before several municipalities, including Centennial, Englewood, Lone Tree and Castle Rock, passed resolutions registering their concern that the bill took away local control of matters like zoning.
e bill’s failure, however, gives state legislators and community leaders the opportunity to engage each other — before next year’s session begins — about what needs to be done to increase a ordable housing. On the tour, they spoke not only with one another, but with partner groups like Habitat for Humanity and the developers themselves about the process and its challenges.
A lot of forethought, planning and behind-the-scenes work goes on, sometimes for 10 or 15 years, before the public becomes aware of a housing project, according to Fields.
“Community needs to be at the table in the very beginning, I think, before we see that it’s a done deal,” she said.
“ is issue is obviously hyper localized and nuanced,” said state Rep. Meg Froelich, who attended a similar tour of Summit County in August.
State Sen. Je Bridges, who visited southwest Colorado about
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housing before embarking on the Arapahoe County tour, remarked that while every community he’s encountered is unique, the challenges are similar and so are many of the approaches to xing them.
e next step, he told Colorado Community Media, is to start drafting next year’s bills.
And as the tour wrapped up, Bridges made an appeal to the city
and county o cials on the bus. He asked them to come to him and his fellow state lawmakers, ideally in the next few weeks, with concrete ideas for legislation that would assist cities in making housing a ordable.
“We have this housing crisis. We have to address it,” he said. “But we have to recognize local elected ofcials, local leaders, as partners in that process.”
The District
This 42-acre development is under construction between IKEA and the Dry Creek light rail station in Centennial. It is expected to have over 900 units totaling approximately 1,425,000 square feet of residential space when it is completed some time between 2030 and 2040.
The mixed-use center developed between 2007 and 2009 in Centennial currently has 214 residential units completed. The City of Centennial has approved up to 1,125 units for the 70-acre site.
Orchard/Broadway
This 1.8-acres site was rezoned to permit 12 townhomes and two single-family lots. In July, the first units were marketed for sale, but at a higher price than originally projected because of the cost to update drainage infrastructure.
Powers Place
Near South Broadway and Littleton Boulevard, this proposed development will include 319 residential units along with 4,600-square-feet of mixed-use space and a 12,000-square-foot amenity space in one contiguous building.
Owned by the Littleton Housing Authority, this in-progress development will have 51 one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartments for low-income adults over the age of 62.
Sam’s Automotive
The development planned for the site that formerly housed Sam’s Automotive repair shop is awaiting a decision from Arapahoe County District Court. Eight buildings containing 361 apartments and 34 townhomes for rent have been approved by Englewood City Council.
Bonsai Flats
Construction is 5% complete on this apartment complex in Sheridan consisting of 149 below-market rate units for residents with low incomes.
Sheridan Square Park
As Habitat for Humanity’s largest housing project in Colorado, this development has 63 duplexes, triplexes and single family homes on 4.35 acres.
North-Central Englewood
Using infill and redevelopment of housing in this existing neighborhood, the project consists of 44 single family and duplex homes at market rate.
During the community event on Sept. 27, speakers shared memories of Richardson, questioned Kellner’s decision and demanded consequences for Snapp, Gruszeczka and Acevedo, the police department’s interim chief.
Richardson’s girlfriend, friends and brothers spoke directly to Acevedo at the meeting.
“My brother, he had to pay his consequences with his life,” a young boy said. “But the o cer who killed my brother, he didn’t have to pay no consequences.”
“He shouldn’t be on a shirt, he shouldn’t be on a picture – he
should be here, standing here with us,” another boy said. “We shouldn’t even be here today. None of us should be here.”
Summey said the conversations were a push to make systemic change.
“What we have are people in this room who are in pain, and we also have people in this room who can do something about it,” she said. “What we need to do is examine our systems that have been in place to be judge, jury and executioner of Black and Brown people for centuries in this country. We are asking that to stop.”
As a mother of ve Black children, Summey said the topic is personal for her. She said her com -
munity wants to make sure that when their children go out and make a mistake – or aren’t doing anything wrong – they have an opportunity to come home.
“ at does not happen with Black and Brown families. It just doesn’t,” she said. “So as we look at state statute, as we look at oaths of o ce and as we look at trainings, we need to rethink the systems that put us in this room this evening.”
Although he was disappointed the event did not go deep into solutions or cover all parts of the criminal justice process as planned, Baker said he was proud that Arapahoe County held a space for the community’s needs with a capable facilitator, community leader Candice Bailey.
“We heard from the community that, rather than discuss what we had intended the meeting to (cover), they had a more pressing need,” he said.
e Racial Equity Subcommittee plans to host more community listening events in the future, Baker said.
“We’re gonna take what worked well last night, what could be done better and come together as a group, debrief and make a plan moving forward,” he said the day after the meeting. “Arapahoe County sees its role as the convener and facilitator – convening and facilitating discussions that are oftentimes uncomfortable, but may result in positive changes to the local criminal justice systems.”
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Seven of the nine candidates running for Centennial City Council gathered for a candidate forum on Sept. 25 that was hosted by the Centennial Council of Neighborhoods, also called CenCON.
District 1: In District 1, there are three candidates: Amy arp, Andrew Spaulding and write-in candidate Norman Olsen. e newlyelected council member will take the place of the current council member, Candace Moon.
Both arp and Spaulding attended the forum, but Olsen did not. arp, who attended virtually due to being in a di erent country, said she came to Centennial about 34 years ago to teach at Highland Elementary School.
Given her experience as a teacher and instructional coach, she said she has developed a skill set that is ideal for city council.
If elected, she said she would set up town halls and meet-and-greet events to learn what residents are concerned about.
“I’ve served on every committee possible in an elementary school and continue to serve on various committees in the community and in the schools, where I also serve as a substitute teacher currently,” she said. “I will bring the voice of our community and the voice of educators to the Centennial City Council.”
Spaulding, who is listed as a rst vice president of CenCON on its website, said he has lived in District 1 for 31 years and has been a leader in the SouthGlenn Civic Association.
On top of his community involvement, he said his experience in a commercial banking career will be of
great value to the city and its budgeting.
Spaulding said he thinks Centennial needs to get back to having a more limited government.
“ e city was founded on limited government and limited taxes, but over the years, they seem to grow greater,” Spaulding said.
“And I do not believe the citizens of District 1 want that. ey want to be left alone.”
District 2:
In District 2, there are also three candidates: incumbent Council Member Christine Sweetland, Rick Rome and write-in candidate Priscilla Rutledge. Both Sweetland and Rome attended the forum, but Rutledge did not.
Kevin Biehl had signed up to be a candidate for District 2 but later withdrew his candidacy. As a result, his name will appear on the ballot but all votes cast for him will not be counted, according to the city’s website.
Sweetland, who is running for re-election, said she has lived in Centennial for about 22 years and been involved in the community.
Her career as a real estate appraiser has lent itself well to her role on city council given that the council is discussing housing issues, she said.
She said that as a small business owner, she understands how the council can support Centennial businesses.
Incumbent District 3 Centennial City Council candidate Richard Holt, left, and opposing District 3 candidate Valdan Vandemark at the Sept. 25 candidate forum.
“I’m passionate about our city. I think we have great things to accomplish,” she said. “And we have a lot of challenges, and I’m up for that.”
Rome, who said he has lived in Centennial for just under half of his life, has been a practicing civil engineer for about 30 years.
He said he has years of experience dealing with infrastructure issues and has worked with cities directly and built relationships across the front range.
Rome is also in the Liberty Toastmasters Club, which he said helps teach public speaking, listening and providing constructive feedback.
“I intend to bring those relationships, those skills that I’ve been building for so many years to the table as a councilman,” Rome said.
District 3
In District 3, there are two candidates: incumbent Council Member Richard Holt and Valdan Vandemark.
Holt said he has lived in Centennial for 22 years and has always been involved in the community, such as serving on the Foxridge Improvement Association board.
He has worked in the computer industry for more than 20 years, according to his campaign website.
Serving on the city council has been a fantastic experience, he said, adding that he puts his heart and soul
into it.
“It’s kind of cool to nd your passion later on in life,” Holt said. “Being on city council, it’s honestly taken about three years to truly nd my voice, and I found my voice. And if you will let me, I would love to have that voice run for another four years.”
Vandemark said he moved to Centennial in 2018 and has “managed multiple businesses over the last 15 years in multiple industries.”
He said he went back and listened to the city council meetings for the past couple of years, and there are two things that he is clear on. e rst is that no one on the council thinks about business the way that he does, he said.
“ e other thing is that, while my opponent is very well-liked, I will do a better job representing citizens of District 3,” Vandemark said. “And I will be prepared — you can count on me to be prepared, engaged and a team player.”
District 4
ere is only one candidate for the District 4 race — incumbent Council Member Don Sheehan. Sheehan said he has lived in Centennial for roughly 30 years.
When Sheehan retired about ve years ago from his job in software sales, he began looking for volunteer activities, he said.
He said he became a victim advocate for the Arapahoe County Sheri ’s O ce and got involved with a city commission. During that process, a then-council member asked him if he would be interested in running for city council.
“We had a long conversation, I ran for city council, and I’ve really never looked back,” Sheehan said. “I’m looking forward to another four years of serving the citizens of Centennial.”
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Editor’s note: is article includes vulgar language and discusses nonconsensual sexual contact
In a memoir, Cherry Creek school board candidate Steve McKenna described the non-consensual touching of a woman’s hair with his penis while in the Navy during the 1991 Tailhook convention.
McKenna, a Navy veteran who is running for the District A seat on the Cherry Creek School District Board of Education, published the memoir, “Fair Winds, Following Seas, and a Few Bolters,” in 2022.
In the memoir, McKenna said he attended the annual Tailhook convention in Las Vegas in 1991.
According to the book, he was 29
years old at the time, serving as an instructor pilot and landing signal o cer.
“While qua ng beers at a crowded outdoor pool, some friends and I spied a shapely young woman with beautiful long, dark hair that fell below her bikini bottoms,” McKenna wrote.
“A fellow instructor made a crude sexual innuendo and dared me to go touch her hair with my penis,” McKenna continued. “I did, like an idiot and a pervert.
When the woman turned around, he said there was no interaction between him and her.
“I just left,” he said.
McKenna shared a copy of a 1992 report from the Department of Defense Inspector General regarding the incident.
“
e girl turned around as I quickly slunk away. Embarrassed and remorseful, I stumbled back to my room, called Patricia (his now-wife) to profess my love, and fell asleep,” he added.
In an interview with the Centennial Citizen, McKenna said the woman was standing and facing away from him, with her back toward him, and he came up behind her.
He said he did not have any physical contact with her besides “touching her hair.”
In the report, it states that a reporting agent spoke with the woman. According to the report, the woman “felt an individual brushing up behind her” and initially thought someone was trying to get by her through the crowd.
e woman said she turned around and observed a man walking away, per the report.
According to the report, the woman was with her brother at the time, and her brother “asked her if she realized that the unidenti ed individual had his ‘dick’ in her hair.”
e woman said she did not see the man’s penis, per the report.
e woman said she was “upset for a short time after the incident but does not hold any animosity against the individual” and that she “does not believe the individual should be disciplined because of the situation,” according to the report.
In his memoir, McKenna wrote, “ e more serious sexual assaults were alleged to have taken place that night, while I snored in my bed.
ose allegations led to a massive investigation that seemed to take on a life of its own and would come back to haunt me.”
As reported by FRONTLINE, 83 women and seven men were reportedly assaulted during the 35th Annual Tailhook Symposium at the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel in September 1991, according to a report by the Inspector General of the Department of Defense.
McKenna said he did not witness any other incidents of sexual misconduct, harassment or assault.
and a $1,000 ne.
At that time, McKenna had already submitted a letter of resignation, according to his book.
McKenna wrote that he has not had any further incidents with alcohol and the law in over 30 years.
He told the Centennial Citizen that he has not engaged in any other behavior that could be viewed as sexual misconduct.
McKenna: ‘I’m embarrassed about it’
McKenna said he learned a valuable lesson from what he did.
“I view that as a major mistake in my life. I’m embarrassed about it. I am remorseful for it,” he said.
“When I was questioned about it, I owned up to it.”
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In his memoir, McKenna wrote that early in the investigation into the 1991 Tailhook scandal, the “instructor who had made the dare, along with a former shipmate with whom I con ded, turned me in.”
“I did not deny the incident,” McKenna wrote. “I do my best not to lie, especially when it is important.”
According to his book, McKenna was given a nonjudicial letter of admonition for conduct unbecoming of an o cer (indecent exposure)
He said he really hopes to have the opportunity to be elected to the Cherry Creek school board, explaining his priorities include improving students’ academic performance and bringing “some transparency back to the board.”
“I think to say that because of something that happened over 30 years ago, you know, I shouldn’t be able to be on the school board … I don’t agree with that,” McKenna said.
“We see this nowadays with social media and stu where, you know, somebody nds something somebody did a long time ago or said a
Steve McKenna says he is remorseful, embarrassed
BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Colorado Community Media, a digital and print news operation with 23 newspapers along the Front Range, won 29 awards during the annual Colorado Press Association Better Newspaper Contest.
In the awards presentation at Denver’s Curtis Hotel on Sept. 23, CCM won awards in editorial, advertising and special sections across its regions in the north, east, west and south.
e CCM team won 19 rst-place honors altogether, and the Editorial “sweepstakes” award in its classi cation among similar-sized newsrooms across the state.
In her third year as publisher of CCM, Linda Shapley said: “Our journalists work hard to make sure they are doing right by their communities, holding o cials accountable and telling the stories of their neighbors. ese awards serve as a little bit of proof that we are doing that job, and we’ll continue to do what’s best for our communities.”
e CCM team had several rstplace honors in the South Metro region, which includes coverage areas in Douglas and Arapahoe counties, and the East Metro region, which includes Parker and Elbert County.
In equity reporting, Centennial reporter Tayler Shaw took rst place for her article on the African Diaspora Advisory Collective, while Nina Joss nabbed second with her story about the groups ghting hate crimes.
Shaw also won a second-place award for breaking news in her coverage of a police shooting in Lone Tree last year.
work on the death threats that city and county clerks faced following the 2020 presidential election.
Former reporter Robert Tann had teamed up with South Metro reporter McKenna Harford to win rst place for their work on showing the impacts of fentanyl deaths in the region. Tann, who now works for the Summit Daily News, also won rst place for an article about reaction to proposals for free community college.
Former CCM reporter Elliott Wenzler, who now works for the Colorado Sun, won a rst-place award for her coverage of water issues facing the Castle Rock community.
South Metro editor elma
they made a mistake, apologizes for it and does not repeat it.
succeed on today’s students. She collaborated with two students in Castle Pines on the articles.
e Highlands Ranch Herald also received top honors for website design.
e South Metro team was honored with the Editorial Excellence award, which is based on a cumulative total of awards in the annual contest counted in the “sweepstakes.”
In Elbert County coverage, Chancy Gatlin-Anderson took rst place for her news story that provided a comprehensive look at the life of an election ballot.
CCM swept the special sections category, winning rst and second place for the company’s annual health and wellness guide and spring home and garden section. e sections combine editorial, advertising and design. Advertising director Erin Addenbrooke, Grimes, the south metro editor, and designer Ben Wiebesiek managed the award-winning sections. In advertising, Tina Meltzer took rst place for best digital ad.
long time ago and says, you know, ‘Well, that person needs to be canceled and … they should never do anything again,’” he said. “ at, to me, is an overreaction.”
McKenna said what is important is that a person acknowledges that
“I did something stupid in my 20s. But I owned up to it, I didn’t lie about it. I accepted the punishment for it,” McKenna said. “ en, I moved on, and I never repeated anything like it.”
ose interested in learning more about McKenna’s campaign can visit his website, inspiringexcellenceccsd.com.
Over the last few weeks, o cials in Douglas County have been working to nd a work-around to mitigate the property tax increases that came this year. I de nitely can give the commissioners a lot of grief over a variety of things — but on this one, I applaud what they are doing.
ey are doing something our state’s elected leaders failed to do — they are attacking the issue head on and trying to nd a true solution.
Will their plans work? Only time will tell. However, they are trying to get Douglas County some kind of relief using an old law.
e other thing our Douglas County o cials did was call a regional “tax summit” in late September. ey held it with regional leaders, not just in Douglas County. e commissioners clearly understand the issue and know it a ects all of the state and not just them.
During the recent summit, Douglas County hosted metro district leaders, elected o cials and more to discuss what the concerns are. We had metro re o cials talking about the worries over how they will make ends meet, over the cost of a re truck that once sold for $800,000 and has now increased to more than $1.2 million.
e property tax issues do not just sit on the doorstep of homeowners. No — this problem will a ect our re districts, metro districts, and school districts.
Douglas County Assessor Toby Damisch gave some eyepopping numbers for homeowners. In 2022, a home valued at $636,000 had homeowners paying about $6,000 in taxes. In 2023, that same home, valued at
$980,000, will likely cost upwards of $9,000.
With in ation, a tough economy and families being strapped for cash — that is a huge increase for us to manage.
Douglas County is doing something the state should have been doing in the 2023 session. ey are trying to nd some kind of relief for hard-working families.
ey are trying to nd a solution.
For the state, the legislature introduced Proposition HH three days before the 2023 session ended. No time for debate, not time to sort it out — they passed it, and from what I can see, the Democratic leaders assumed it would just be passed by voters this November.
I think my mother-in-law summed up what Proposition HH really is — It’s nothing more than an attack on TABOR, or Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights. It’s not a property tax relief bill, it’s a way to attack and get around TABOR.
As I have tried to understand and give Proposition HH a fair shot, I have to agree with opponents — it does not address this pressing property tax issue.
While I do not tell other voters what they should do, I have to say I will be voting no on the measure this November.
In late September, the Colorado Association of Realtors announced that the organization is also opposed to Proposition HH.
State Rep. Lisa Frizell, R-Castle Rock, introduced a bill last year to tackle this issue with plenty of time to discuss, debate and sort out in the 2023 session. It could not even make it out of committee.
I think Frizell has a pretty good “I told you so” moment coming as she continues to make the rounds pressing for the state to call a special session and force our selected leaders to take actual action because Proposition HH is not your answer.
elma Grimes is the south metro editor for Colorado Community Media.
Apositive mental attitude will not allow us to do anything. But a positive mental attitude will allow us to do everything 100% better than a negative attitude will.” — Zig Ziglar
One day as she was conducting a 1:1 meeting with an individual on her team, she met with one of her salespeople. e salesman started o the meeting by saying that he was just having a down day, wasn’t feeling terribly motivated, and thought that they should move the meeting to the following week. After considering the request, she agreed to reschedule the meeting to the following Monday.
e next day the salesperson called out sick, said he just wasn’t feeling well. e following day he came in with even lower energy and morale. By ursday he wouldn’t participate in meetings, and on Friday his results for the week were as expected, awful. Obviously, there was more to the story. However, he had never displayed this type of behavior before. So, when he tried to cancel their 1:1 that Monday, she declined the request so
that they could talk through things. She asked great questions, found out some of the “Why” behind the “What” and then o ered some terri c guidance. She encouraged him to get back to work, stating that if he waited until he felt like selling again and making calls, it would never happen. However, if he would start making the calls and engaging with prospects and customers, those behaviors would start to bear fruit and his attitude and outlook would change. Sure enough, the salesman snapped out of the cloud of negativity and doom and gloom and worked himself into a positive attitude, even having one of his best weeks ever as a salesperson.
Life can throw us curveballs sometimes. When things don’t go as planned, it’s easy to get bogged down in negativity. But fostering a positive attitude, even during trying times, can make a huge di erence in how we feel, perform, and relate to others. As the saying goes, attitude determines altitude! Here are some tips for developing and maintaining a sunny disposition.
First, start your day on the right foot. When your alarm goes o , don’t hit snooze and drift back to sleep. Instead, wake up with purpose and
intentionality. Open the blinds, do some light stretching, listen to an upbeat song. If you haven’t prayed in a while, start your day in prayer. is will help energize and motivate you.
Next, focus on gratitude. Take a moment each morning to list a few things you’re grateful for — your health, loved ones, a roof over your head. is simple practice helps recalibrate your mindset. It’s easy to xate on problems, but pausing to appreciate what’s going right cultivates positivity. e attitude of gratitude is a powerful source of inspiration.
Also, monitor your self-talk. Much of our attitude springs from the conversations we have with ourselves. When you catch negative self-talk emerging, consciously reframe it. For example, instead of thinking “I’m terrible at this,” tell yourself “I’m still learning, but I’m getting better every day.” Speaking words of encouragement to yourself is empowering.
Furthermore, visualize success. See yourself acing that presentation at work or overcoming that tness plateau at the gym. Mental imagery primes us for achievement by boosting con dence and resilience.
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It also combats anxiety and selfdoubt.
In addition, laugh more. Humor relieves stress, forges social bonds and puts problems in perspective. Seek out uplifting comedy shows, funny YouTube videos or amusing podcasts. Surround yourself with people who make you smile. Laughter truly is contagious!
Finally, limit time with complainers and pessimists. eir gloom can rub o on even the most upbeat person. Politely decline invitations to participate in gripe sessions. Save your time and energy for positive people who enrich your life.
In summary, maintaining a sunny outlook requires intention and practice. But the e ort pays dividends. With a positive attitude, you’ll not only feel better — you’ll do better work, foster healthier relationships, and be equipped to handle life’s curveballs. As always, I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@ gmail.com, and when we can be intentional about our positive attitude, it really will be a better than good life.
Michael Norton is an author, a personal and professional coach, consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator of individuals and businesses, working with organizations and associations across multiple industries.
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Whether it’s putting a personalized spin on a classic character or creating brand-new monsters and ghouls, artists in the horror genre nd endless possibilities when it comes to their artwork and how they choose to express themselves.
“ e genre of horror is the most expansive,” said Xander Smith, a concept artist in the entertainment industry. “You can do anything with it… you can go to the deepest depths of the human psyche.”
Among his many titles, Smith is also a digital sculptor and 3D modeler, where he has worked on shows like “American Horror Story” and “Scream Queens” as well as blockbuster movies like “Godzilla vs. Kong.”
Smith was one of dozens of artists state and nationwide who joined local artists at the Colorado Festival of Horrors in Lone Tree from Sept. 15 to 17 to share their love for art and horror.
Many of these artists were inspired by a memory of their childhood that they had with a family member either watching horror and sci- movies, reading comic books or looking at magazines.
Sources of inspiration
Creator and artist Barry McClain
things to make them look a little bit di erent, or more dynamic, interesting or scary,” she said.
Although she didn’t start showing her art until last year, Numri said she has found the most supportive and amazing friends in the horror community.
said he was drawn into horror because of his mom, and he couldn’t be more grateful.
While growing up, McClain’s mom used to tell him about the makeup in horror movies, like when an actor would bite on a blood bag to make blood come out their mouth. She also read Fangoria Magazine on a regular basis.
”I used to look through this Fangoria Magazine all the time and I was just enamored with all the blood and guts,” McClain said.
Along with reading various horror comics and watching “Tales from the Crypt,” McClain started to draw monsters.
As an adult, McClain now draws horror posters and works for Troma Entertainment.
Part of his drawing process includes watching horror movies and using the references as accuracy to inspire his own work, McClain starts by drawing with pencil and ink before scanning it onto the computer, where he then colors it in on Photoshop.
Although he does artwork for the sci- and action-adventure genres, McClain said that the horror genre is his favorite because it’s more fun and also, the subject matter, storytelling and messaging is so broad.
It may be hard to believe, but there are always positive messages in horror movies, he added. ese types of movies tend to involve some kind of comeuppance and stories often teach moral values, which is what gravitates McClain to the genre.
McClain has re ected that in his own comic book, “Billy the Kit.” It’s
a horror Western story about faith and how the main character’s world is bigger than what his “bubble of faith” is, which he learns as he gains his power.
Additionally, McClain likes to teach other artists how to market themselves. He said it’s not about marketing sexuality or race, it’s about entertainment.
“I want to be seen as an artist, not a Black artist,” McClain said.
For Joe Oliver, an artist in Littleton, creating horror-themed pieces is cathodic to express and speaks to primal instincts.
“I think it’s the most honest expression of emotions that connects with people,” Oliver said. “Everything can be horror and I think a lot of the time because we’ve experienced sadness and horror, it allows us to appreciate the good as well.”
In addition to doing artwork for comic books, Oliver has also worked for Fangoria Magazine, Alamo Drafthouse and Macaulay Culkin.
He said the easiest way to create something unique is to create stu you want to see. Using pencil, pen and digital, Oliver creates everything from cartoon to graphic images and uses di erent e ects to express those pieces.
“I love di erent techniques and I try to do di erent styles based on what I’m feeling and how best to express that idea,” Oliver said.
Dee Nurmi of DC Custom Creations LLC uses glow-in-the-dark paint to add a playful yet haunting e ect to her paintings.
Painting characters from “ e Nightmare Before Christmas” and “Courage the Cowardly Dog,” Numri said she is a cartoonist at heart and has always had her own weird style.
“I’m able to kind of translate that into my pictures and warp some
From scriptwriting to video editing, from costume design to building a prop, art is in every aspect of the horror genre.
Daniel Crosier, mixed media artist and co-founder of Colorado Festival of Horrors said whether it’s traditional sketching or digital art, there will be people who love it and people who are put o by it.
After using 3D programming to create costumes and props with the costume department for “American Horror Story,” Xander Smith is currently working with Arti cial Intelligence.
“Even though the market is ooded with machine-made imagery, humans tend to value it less,” Smith said.
As a professional artist with experience in Hollywood, Smith said that he is seeing a lot of support for traditional artists, however, only time will tell.
While thinking about what to draw in front of a room full of people, Smith was inspired by the fashion design as it is often di cult to combine creepy and elegant.
Smith was not the only artist who likes to dabble with fashion, Colleen Cole uses her artistic talent to create costumes and clothing items, specically hand-sewn skirts with pockets.
She combines her love for horror and sewing by making made-to-order skirts with designs found online, including a glow-in-the-dark fang design.
Cole is also the owner of Commanding Cosplay LLC, a cosplayer, designer and model. She makes her own costumes and does makeup herself and creates amazing images.
“I’ve always enjoyed Halloween,” said Cole. “Making costumes as characters that I either love the aesthetic or the character itself, is a lot of fun for me.”
Artwork for the third Colorado Festival of Horror. The three-day interactive experience took place Sept. 15-17 at the Marriott Denver
With a portfolio of his work and stickers he had made, artist Joe Oliver sits at his booth at the 2023 Colorado Festival of Horror. In between talking with guests, he had a sketch pad in front of him and continued to draw.
The Gates Concert Hall at the Newman Center will be the location for “Raices,” staged by Maria Vasquez and Nino de Los Reyes at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 13. Flamenco Denver will bring Maria Vasquez, Nino de Los Reyes and Francisco Orozco. “Raices” is a Spanish word for “roots” or “beginnings” and the concert will explore the roots of Flamenco. Dancer Nino de Los Reyes, and cantores (singers) Amparo Heredia and Francisco Orozco will be accompanied by musicians Jose Manuel Alconcel (guitar) and Diego Alvarez (percussion). Tickets: newmancenterpresents.com or 303-871-7720.
Looking at Greece
“ e Greek Eye” is at Colorado Gallery of the Arts at Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive in Littleton, through Oct. 27, including works created by Workforce and Community Travel Program students who visited Greece in June 2023. A reception is planned for Sept. 27 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Tesoro lecture series
e Historic Tesoro lecture series begins in mid-October at the Fort restaurant in Morrison, accompanied by dinner. e lectures will also be available at several South Suburban recreation centers. e lectures are: e Widowed Ones: Beyond the Battle of the Little Bighorn; e Night e Stars Fell; Hawaiians and the Fur Trade; Colorado and the Civil War; Colorado: e Highest State; A Tribute to Howard Lamar; Kit Carson — Mountain Man; More Work an Glory: Bu alo Soldiers in the United States Army, 1866-1916 — An Overview; and e Fall of Bent’s Fort — 175 Years Later. For lecture
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Littleton exhibit
“Side by Side” is the current show at Littleton Fine Arts Guild’s Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave. Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. See depotartgallery.org.
Check out museum
Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., o ers “Wonder Wednesdays” and a new exhibit of works by Taiko Chandler, “ oughtful Intuition,” through Jan. 7, 2024.
‘Dreamgirls’
information, locations and dates, go to TesoroCulturalCenter.org and click on “Historic Lecture Series” or call 303-839-1671.
Things to do in Lakewood
e new Bravo magazine is available in Lakewood, listing classes and events. Pick up a copy at a government building. Lots happening, from Flamenco to holiday decorations ...
Craft fair
A Holiday Craft Fair will be held at Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, on Nov. 17-18. Plan to shop. Crafters who want to sell work should inquire in advance:
Lone Tree Arts Center will produce “Dreamgirls,” directed by Kenny Moten Oct. 19 to 29 at Lone Tree Arts Center., 10075 Commons St. See lonetreeartscenter.org or call 720-509-1000.
Hudson Gardens
Hudson Holidays at Hudson Gardens and Event Center in Littleton will have a new show with immersive lighting, according to South Suburban. See hudsongardens.org.
Miners Alley
Miners Alley, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden, o ers “ e Cherry Orchard,” in a new version by Staples. 303-935-3044. See minersalley.com or call 303-935-3044.
Thu 10/12
Zac Brown Band - VIP
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Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre, 6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., En‐glewood
Touch Sensitive @ 7pm
Gothic Theatre, 3263 S Broadway, Englewood
Sat 10/14
Voices West Presents: Grand & Glorious Opera Choruses @ 6:30pm / $25
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, 1401 E Dry Creek Rd, Centennial. marketing@voiceswest.org, 303683-8622
Sun 10/15
Denise Rosier: Mile Hi ChurchDenver, CO [8AM & 10AM] @ 9am Mile Hi Church, 9077 W Alameda Ave, Lakewood
Soundularity Sound
Journey+Meet & Greet @ Cherokee Ranch & Castle @ 3:30pm
Cherokee Ranch & Castle, 6113 N Daniels Park Rd, Sedalia
Tue 10/17
Thunderstorm Artis @ 6pm
Fiddlers Green Amphitheater, 6501 S Fiddlers Green Cir, Green‐wood Village
King Calaway @ 6pm
Fiddlers Green Amphitheater, 6501 S Fid‐dlers Green Cir, Greenwood Village
Maddy Smith: (7:30 PM) Comedy Works South @ 6:30pm
Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Pl, Greenwood Village
Brightenstar @ 6pm
Squirrel Creek Lodge, 8109 Blakeland Dr, Littleton
Anavrin's Day at the Angry Clover @ 7pm
McCarthy's Sports Bar & Grill, 15350 E Smoky Hill Rd, Aurora
Mikaela Davis @ 7pm
Gothic Theatre, 3263 S Broadway, Engle‐wood
Dave Mensch - Tailgate Tavern - Parker, CO @ 11am
Tailgate Tavern & Grill, 19552 Mainstreet, Parker
Vamonos Pest/Mobro: Vamonos Pest plays Festival at Waterstone Church @ 11:30am
Waterstone Church, 5890 S Alkire St, Lit‐tleton
Tony Medina Music: The Tues‐day Night Open Mic at the Alley Hosted by Tony Medina @ 5:30pm The Alley, 2420 W Main St, Little‐ton
e Newman Center at the University of Denver hosted the elegant Martha Graham Dance Company recently, Englewood Arts presented the impressive Boulder-based Lirios String Quartet and we can look forward to a season lled with music and arts throughout the metro area ... I’m excited!
We’ll try to keep our readers caught up on opportunities to listen and look as they develop around us — note to publicists — I really need three week’s notice or more to get listings in before press time. And we love to have photos of performers. Can’t always t them, but we certainly hope to have the option when possible ... Brief stories about soloists with your many excellent orchestras are sometimes possible and there are so many opportunities ...
Local symphonic orchestras play in Littleton, Parker, Lone Tree, Englewood, Castle Rock and more, bringing us music from across the world. Traveling artists join with them to broaden the vision even more. Today, Sept. 26, I’m typing for the Oct. 5 papers.
Word came today from the Cherry Creek Chorale about a program
called “With Strings Attached” at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 13/14 at Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills Village. Bethany Lutheran Church has wonderful acoustics, lots of parking and a pleasing ambience for the many programs it hosts, as does Littleton United Methodist Church, performance home to the Littleton Symphony and location for an extensive program of weekend concerts at 7589 S. Datura St. Not yet received, but perhaps by next week ... e Littleton Symphony, led by Dr. Catherine Sailer, plans concerts throughout the year. Announcements are coming in to our o ce for many of these organizations, but check at the venue you like to see what their scheduling is. Englewood Arts Presents opened with a string quartet recently and will continue with Saturday mid-day events in the very pleasant Hampden Hall. Senior tickets cost $25.
e schedule at University of Denver’s Newman Center, 2344 East Ili Ave., is varied and draws from across the world. Samara Joy, winner of the 2023 Grammy for Best Vocal Jazz Album and Best New Artist — and on a track to join Sarah, Ella and Billie as a jazz singing sensation — appears at Newman on Oct. 15. Also listed at Newman soon: Compagnie Herve Koubi with “What the Day Owes to the Night” on Jan. 23. is French-Algerian choreographer will include Su imagery, featuring 14 male dancers from the Mediterranean, who were called “jaw-dropping” by the Washing-
ton Post. Following on Feb. 3 will be American jazz pianist Emmet Cohen Trio, creator of the Master’s Legacy Series and the livestreamed “Live From Emmet’s Place.” Acrobu os: Air Play brings comedy and sculptural images on Feb. 18, followed by jazz with the Joshua Redman Quartet on March 1.
Okareka: Mana Wahine, scheduled for March 10, is said to be one of the leading contemporary Maori (Indigenous) dance companies in New Zealand. April 12 brings Urban Bush Women, members of the African Diaspora, who will perform classic and new works “that illustrate overlooked perspectives that contribute to our national conversation around equity and justice.”
On another track, Denver’s Museum of Contemporary Art, 1485 Delgany St., Denver, has a new exhibit called “Cowboy,” which we hope to visit in the next few weeks. It will be exhibited through Feb. 18, 2024. e MCA will host a gala called “Luminosity” on Oct. 19, which should be a classy event to raise money for this really handsome new museum.
My grandson and I heard architect Sir David Adjay talk about his plans for this building as it came together after he was selected in a competition to design it. He has since done some important work in Great Britain ... We enjoy having that special connection to a handsome contemporary public building.
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Giving Heart Englewood recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the opening of additional shower, laundry and bathroom services to be offered to the homeless community.
Executive Director Donna Zimmerman said the new bathroom and laundry facilities are a longtime coming after eight years of seeing the project as a dream. Zimmerman said it is “satisfying to see it as a reality.”
The project began in 2016 when the organization was building its resource center at 4358 S. Broadway in Englewood.
Zimmerman said funds ran out before Giving Heart could complete this phase of the project.
“Fundraising resumed in 2019 then COVID paused our pursuit,” she said.
Zimmerman said Giving Heart made the choice to refocus on the project in 2022 and acquired additional funding
“We saw a gap in our community’s resources for (these) types
of services and that is what kept this project alive,” Zimmerman said.
Zimmerman said Giving Heart is a resource center for those experiencing homelessness. She explained the resource center offers clothing, hygiene products, mail services and other basic necessities to those in need.
“(Giving Heart) hopes to see the homeless community benefit from this project by allowing our guests the dignity the house community has daily. Showers and clean clothes can open up opportunities
for jobs,” Zimmerman said.
Additionally, Zimmerman said Giving Heart is always looking for volunteers for Tuesdays and Thursdays, when the center is open.
“We partner with a multitude of other community organizations, non profits, churches, public health agencies and businesses,” she said. “We are a part of a greater network in the community called Change The Trend.”
For more information about the organization visit givingheartenglewood.com.
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At full capacity, Traverse Academy will serve roughly 48 to 60 students, Poole said.
Students who would be a good t are those who are struggling with a mental health crisis such as suicide ideation, depression, anxiety and school avoidance, he said.
Poole said the facility will not be a match for students whose primary diagnosis is an eating disorder or substance abuse, as well as students who have severe autism with a comorbid mental health disability.
To identify students who would be a good t, Traverse Academy is working with mental health sta ers at Cherry Creek schools, he said.
e student referrals have come through those sta ers, for the most part, he said.
“And then, we have our clinicians and the CU (University of Colorado) clinicians will have a group that meets and identi es who comes in, and what level and what kind of therapy they get,” Poole said.
e estimated amount of time a student would typically stay at Traverse Academy before transitioning back to their original home school is roughly 10 to 12 weeks, he said.
“But that could stretch,” he said.
Normally, when a student goes into a mental health facility, the in-
surance company decides when the student’s time is up for treatment, Poole said.
“It doesn’t matter if you’re ready to go back to school,” he said.
However, at Traverse Academy, Cherry Creek has placed six of its own psychologists and social workers in the building.
“So, no kid will be turned away because of insurance or the inability to pay. We will take care of their care,” he said. “And they will stay in this facility for as long as they need to — until they’re well enough to go back to school.”
Something that can create stress for students who go into a mental health facility is the fear of falling behind in school, Poole said.
To combat this, he wanted Traverse Academy to o er all of the educational opportunities that students would have at a traditional school.
“We’ll have an awesome educational sta that keeps them caught up in their schoolwork so that they don’t feel stressed out when they get back to school,” he said.
Poole said Traverse Academy has two elementary school teachers, two special education teachers, and sta in math, language arts, social studies and science who can teach kids in seventh grade through 12th grade.
e facility also has access to on-
line learning platforms that students can access to do courses such as AP chemistry, he said.
In addition to its clinical sta and teachers, Traverse Academy will have six paraeducators, a principal, campus administrator and security, he said.
“For the 48 to 60 kids in this facility, we’ll have approximately 30 adults,” he said.
Poole said Traverse Academy has di erent “pods” that students can be placed into based on how much they can access their education or how much therapy they need.
e pods include a big room, where students can do classwork or group work, as well as therapy rooms.
“Every pod has one group therapy room and two individual therapy rooms,” he said. “So, we’ll be able to actually serve kids right in here where they’re comfortable, and actually do their therapies and their classwork at the same time.”
Students will get nine hours of individual, group, or family therapy per week while at Traverse Academy, he said. He noted that family involvement is incredibly important.
“You can’t separate a kid in crisis from the family, because when you have a kid in crisis, your family is in crisis,” he said.
Something that hospitals, day treatment facilities and residential facilities don’t do very well is get kids ready to go back to school after treatment, Poole said.
“We built into this facility a very unique transition program,” he said.
e facility has a transition wing that was intentionally built to help students ease their way back into their original home schools, Poole said. It features a more traditionallooking classroom and student lockers.
“ is is just to help kids get ready, to get in that mindset, to go back,” he said.
Poole said the facility will help students transition slowly.
“Kids will do part of their day in there (the transition classroom), go back to their home school, come back here the next day and talk about what they struggled with, and then go back and try it again,” he said.
Superintendent Christopher Smith said part of the transition back into school is making sure the student has a trusted adult to go to
when they are struggling.
“And then we need that trusted adult … (to) come up with positive, you know, supportive peers in that process as well,” he said.
Smith hopes Traverse Academy is a place where students feel like they have a home as they work to get back to their original school.
“ is, we hope, is the rst of its kind but not the last,” he said.
Meet the principal
Working as an educator in Cherry Creek Schools is a family tradition for Kimberly Avalos, the principal of Traverse Academy.
“I come from a long line of educators,” she said. “ ree generations of my family have worked in Cherry Creek.”
A graduate of Eaglecrest High School, Avalos said she is an elementary school teacher and special education teacher by trade.
Avalos spent the last 11 years of her career in the central special education o ce, she said.
She helped students with serious emotional disabilities and their families in the Cherry Creek school system, as well as students who needed more intensive levels of support, she said.
For a short period of time, she went to California and taught in a non-public school, which she said was equivalent to day treatment centers.
In 2020, she got to be a part of the think tank that brainstormed what Traverse Academy could become.
“When I look back on my 23 years and I see how it’s lined me up for this moment, I’m extremely honored that I get to lead this work,” she said.
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From the Hogwarts Express to a giant pirate ship and dinosaurs roaming the lands, residents kicked o the spooky season at the opening night of the Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns.
Hosted by 13th Floor Entertainment Group, the event was held on Sept. 22 at Hudson Gardens in Littleton.
e annual event features various displays including beloved Disney characters and favorite celebrities all entirely made out of carved pumpkins.
“Magic of the Jack O’ Lanterns is an all ages event that takes place during the Halloween season where
guests walk down a trail surrounded by thousands of beautifully carved pumpkins, high tech lighting displays, music and just a fall atmosphere surrounds them,” Amy Hollaman, regional manager, said. Hollaman said there are over 5,000 real and foam pumpkins that have been hand carved for the
Hollaman said the sta comes up with the various themes throughout the show.
“You have your typical Halloween theme with bats and witches and skeletons and then there’s all di erent kinds of characters from gangsters to cartoons to a nautical seascape to a carnival as well as a
pirate ship,” she said.
13th Floor Entertainment Groups hosts the event and rst opened it in Colorado three years ago.
Hollaman said people always love walking through the Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns.
“It’s actually a pretty magical moment both for the guests and the sta . (People) know they’re going to see pumpkins but they don’t realize they’re stepping into a whole magical world,” she said.
Hallaman said the company loves creating the event at Hudson Gardens as it has great landscaping and it’s a great venue. e Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns is open to the public from now until Halloween.
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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.
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: 07/21/2023
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.
©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado
Revised 1/2015
Legal Notice NO. 0330-2023
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. 0353-2023
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On August 1, 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)
FOCUS TRIAD LLC
AND SHAFA & SON TRIAD LLC
Original Beneficiary(ies)
VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO. LLC
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
OCONEE REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS I LLC
Date of Deed of Trust
February 12, 2020
County of Recording
Arapahoe
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
February 12, 2020
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
E0018775
Original Principal Amount $53,700,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance $53,700,000.00
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.
LOTS 1, 2 AND 3, GREENWOOD PLAZA, FIRST FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
Also known by street and number as: 5660, 5670, 5680 GREENWOOD PLAZA BOULEVARD, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80111.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 11/29/2023, 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: 10/5/2023
Last Publication: 11/2/2023
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: 08/01/2023
Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado
By: Michael Westerberg, Public TrusteeThe name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
William R. Meyer #34012 Polsinelli PC 1401 Lawrence Street, Suite 2300, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 572-9300 Attorney File # 5660,5670,5680 GREENWOOD PLAZA BOULEVARD
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. 0353-2023
First Publication: 10/5/2023
Last Publication: 11/2/2023
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION 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 TrusteeThe 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 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.
©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado
Revised 1/2015
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. 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
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.
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.
©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado
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. 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
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: 07/14/2023
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.
©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado
Revised 1/2015
Legal Notice NO. 0322-2023
First Publication: 9/21/2023
Last Publication: 10/19/2023
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
Public Notice CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF COORDINATED MAIL BALLOT ELECTION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Notice is hereby given that the City of Centennial’s Coordinated Mail Ballot Election, conducted by the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder, will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. The following City Council Candidates certified by the City of Centennial’s City Clerk to the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder, will be included on the Coordinated Ballot and will be decided upon by the registered electors residing within the City of Centennial.
At the election, the offices of the four (4) councilmembers will be elected, pursuant to Charter Section 2.4. Listed below are the names of the candidates who seek election to the respective offices listed above and who were certified to the City Clerk for the City of Centennial on September 5, 2023.
Councilmember:
DISTRICT 1: Amy Tharp
Andrew Spaulding
Write-In Candidate ______________
DISTRICT 2:
Rick Rome
Christine Sweetland
Write-In Candidate ______________
Kevin Biehl (Candidate Withdrew After Deadline to be removed from Ballot, votes casted will not be counted)
DISTRICT 3: Richard Holt
Valdan Vandemark
DISTRICT 4: Don Sheehan
This is a Coordinated Mail Ballot Election. Voters may visit any one of the Arapahoe County Voter Service and Polling Centers between October 30th and November 7th to drop-off voted mailin ballots; register to vote in-person; update voter registration; request a new mail-in ballot; request a replacement ballot; or vote on an accessible voting machine. For more information, please contact the Arapahoe County Election Office at 303.795.4511 or visit their website at www.arapahoevotes.com.
A 24-hour ballot drop-off box is available for use during this election and is located by the north parking lot at the Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road.
Designated Coordinated Election Official Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder Joan Lopez 5334 South Prince Street Littleton, CO 80166 303.795.4511 www.arapahoevotes.com
Local Designated Election Official Centennial City Clerk Barbara Setterlind 13133 E. Arapahoe Road Centennial, CO 80112 303.754.3324 bsetterlind@centennialco.gov
Barbara Setterlind, MMC, City Clerk
Legal Notice No. 532090
First Publication: October 5, 2023
Last Publication: October 5, 2023
Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen
Public Notice NOTICE CONCERNING PROPOSED BUDGET OF SOUTH SUBURBAN PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PROPOSED BUDGET HAS BEEN SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SOUTH SUBURBAN PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT FOR THE ENSUING YEAR OF 2024. A COPY OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET HAS BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT AT 4810 EAST COUNTY LINE RD, COLORADO, WHERE IT IS OPEN FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. THE PROPOSED BUDGET WAS CONSIDERED AT PUBLIC HEARINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON AUGUST 23, SEPTEMBER 27, AND OCTOBER 4, 2023. ANY ELECTOR WITHIN THE DISTRICT MAY AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO THE FINAL ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET, INSPECT THE BUDGET AND FILE OR REGISTER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO.
SOUTH SUBURBAN PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT
BY PETE BARRETT (SECRETARY)
Legal Notice No. 532082
First Publication: October 5, 2023
Last Publication: October 5, 2023
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND NOTICE CONCERNING BUDGET 2023 AMENDMENT
THE TOWN OF BOW MAR
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2024 has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Town of Bow Mar and that such proposed budget will be considered for adoption at a public hearing during a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the District to be held on October 16, 2023, at Columbine Valley Town Hall, 2 Middlefield Road, Columbine Valley, CO 80123.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2023 budget of the District, if necessary, may also be considered at a public hearing held during the above-referenced regular meeting of the Board of Directors.
Copies of the proposed 2024 budget and, if necessary, the proposed amendment of the 2023 budget are on file in the office of the District located at Community Resource Services of Colorado, LLC, 7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E, Greenwood Village, Colorado and are available for public inspection.
Any interested elector of the District may file or register any objections to the proposed 2024 budget and the proposed amendment of the 2023 budget at any time prior to the final adoption of said budget and proposed budget amendment by the governing body of the District.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE TOWN OF BOW MAR
/s/ COMMUNITY RESOURCE SERVICES OF COLORADO, L.L.C.
Legal Notice No. LI3003
First Publication: October 5, 2023
Last Publication: October 5, 2023
Publisher: Littleton Independent
Bids and Settlements
Public Notice
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
BID PACKAGE #04
Outdoor Gathering Space GC Services at Highland Elementary
Notice is hereby given that Littleton Public Schools in the county of Arapahoe will on October 17, 2023 pay retainage and make final settlement with Hausmann Construction for BID PACKAGE #04 Outdoor Gathering Space
GC Services at Highland Elementary. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, material, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by the contractor identified above or any subcontractor thereof in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that has supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefore has not been paid, by the contractor or subcontractor, must file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim, which statement must be filed on or before October 10, 2023. Claims must be submitted to the Board of Education of Littleton Public Schools at the school district’s Property Management Department, 5776 S. Crocker Street, Littleton, CO. 80120 on or before October 10, 2023. Final Settlement will be made and verified claims must be timely filed with Littleton Public Schools. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to or on the established date will relieve the School District from any and all liability for such claim, Dated: September 21, 2023.
Legal Notice No. 532017
First Publication: September 21, 2023
Last Publication: October 5, 2023
Publisher: Littleton Independent Not consecutive publications
Public Notice
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
BID PACKAGE #03
Phase II CMGC SERVICES
Gudy Gaskill Elementary School
Notice is hereby given that Littleton Public Schools in the county of Arapahoe will on October 17, 2023 pay retainage and make final settlement with James R. Howell & Co., Inc. for BID PACKAGE #03 Phase II CMGC Services
Gudy Gaskill Elementary School. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, material, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by the contractor identified above or any subcontractor thereof in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that has supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefore has not been paid, by the contractor or subcontractor, must file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim, which statement must be filed on or before October 10, 2023. Claims must be submitted to the Board of Education of Littleton Public Schools at the school district’s Property Management Department, 5776 S. Crocker Street, Littleton, CO. 80120 on or before October 10, 2023.
Final Settlement will be made and verified claims must be timely filed with Littleton Public Schools. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to or on the established date will relieve the School District from any and all liability for such claim, Dated: September 21, 2023.
Legal Notice No. 532003
First Publication: September 21, 2023
Last Publication: October 5, 2023
Publisher: Littleton Independent
Not consecutive publications.
Public Notice
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.
All claims must be filed on or before October 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
Public Notice
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
BID PACKAGE #06 Furniture GC Services at Explorative Pathways for Innovative Careers
Notice is hereby given that Littleton Public Schools in the county of Arapahoe will on October 17, 2023 pay retainage and make final settlement with OfficeScapes for BID PACKAGE #06 Furniture GC Services at Explorative Pathways for Innovative Careers. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, material, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by the contractor identified above or any subcontractor thereof in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that has supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefore has not been paid, by the contractor or subcontractor, must file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim, which statement must be filed on or before October 10, 2023. Claims must be submitted to the Board of Education of Littleton Public Schools at the school district’s Property Management Department, 5776 S. Crocker Street, Littleton, CO. 80120 on or before October 10, 2023. Final Settlement will be made and verified claims must be timely filed with Littleton Public Schools. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to or on the established date will relieve the School District from any and all liability for such claim, Dated: September 21, 2023.
Legal Notice No. 532020
First Publication: September 21, 2023
Last Publication: October 5, 2023
Publisher: Littleton Independent
Not consecutive publications.
Public Notice
DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Case No.: 2023CV030026 Division: 14
COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
Plaintiff: PARK AVENUE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation
v. Defendants: LESLIE J. FORSYTH; BELLCO CREDIT UNION; ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE
This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to a Order Granting Motion for Decree for Judicial Foreclosure dated July 26, 2023, and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq., by Park Avenue Homeowners Association, Inc., a Colorado nonprofit corporation, the current holder of a lien recorded on June 17, 2020 at Rec. No. E0072543, in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions of Park Avenue, recorded on July 2, 1997at Reception No. A7079358 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The Declaration and notices, as recorded, establish a lien for the benefit of Park Avenue Homeowners Association, Inc., WHICH LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS.
Regarding: Lot 98, Block 1, Castle Creek Subdivision Filing No. 2 County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado
Also known and numbered as: 231 Quari St, Aurora CO 80011
TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, 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 Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 30th day of November 2023, at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy, 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.
DATED in Colorado this 29th day of August, 2023.
Tyler S. Brown Sheriff of Arapahoe County, Colorado
By: Sgt. Trent Steffa
Deputy SheriffATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF: ORTEN CAVANAGH HOLMES & HUNT, LLC
1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202
Legal Notice NO. 531998
First Publication: October 5, 2023
Last Publication: November 2, 2023
Published In: 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110
Public Notice
DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO
Case No.: 2022CV031014 Div: 15
PLAINTIFF: THE RED SKY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION v.
DEFENDANTS: PAUL MCLAUGHLIN; and ALPINE CREDIT, INC.
This is to advise you that a Sheriff’s sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to the Order for Default Judgment and Order and Decree for Judicial Foreclosure dated August 22, 2022 and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq. by The Red Sky Homeowners Association, the holder and current owner of a lien recorded on April 11, 2018 at Reception No. D8034795 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The foreclosure is based on a default under the Declaration of Condominium of Red Sky recorded on 01/11/1979 at 1810250 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The Declaration establishes a lien for the benefit of The Red Sky Homeowners Association against real property legal described as follows:
Condominium Unit No. 105E, Building E, Red Sky Condominiums, according to the Condominium Map filed of record on January 11, 1979 under Reception No. 1810251 and Supplements thereto and as defined in the Declaration of Condominium of Red Sky recorded January 11, 1979 in Book 2918 at Page 601, records of Arapahoe County, Colorado together with the exclusive right to use Parking Space(s) and/ or Carport No(s). E105, and together with the exclusive right to use Storage Space 105S, in Building E, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.;
Also known as: 14704 E. 2nd Ave #105E, Aurora, CO 80011.
TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, 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 Sheriff's Office of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 2nd day of November 2023, 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 THE TIME OF SALE.**
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $23,786.90.
The attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is: Kate M. Leason, Reg No. 41025, Altitude Community Law P.C., 555 Zang Street, Suite 100, Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1011, 303.432.9999.
DATED: October 3, 2023
Tyler S. Brown, Arapahoe County Sheriff
By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff
Legal Notice No. 532085
Single Publication: October 5, 2023
Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110
Public Notice
DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO
Case Number: 2023CV030017
SHERIFF’S COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE
Plaintiff: FIRST VILLAGE EAST APARTMENT HOMES ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation;
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
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 Public Notice
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Land Court Department Trial Court NORFOLK, SS.
CASE NO. 22 MISC 000248 (JSDR)
John Melanson, et al.
v.
The Unascertained Heirs of Hamilton Mansur, et al.
TO: Hamilton Mansur, deceased, formerly of Sharon, Norfolk County in said Commonwealth; Kira Siebert, now or formerly of Centennial, Colorado; Kristen Siebert Daggett, now or formerly of Centennial, Colorado; Alexa Winton, now or formerly of Brooklyn, New York; Bronwyn Griffith, now or formerly of Stockholm, Sweden; David W. Griffith, now or formerly of Camas, Washington; David H. Griffith, of parts unknown; Brian Mansur, of parts unknown, or their heirs, assigns, devisees or legal representatives and any unknown or unascertained persons with a legally cognizable interest in the 20-foot-wide private way known as Beach Road in Sharon, Norfolk County, and said Commonwealth
You are hereby notified that a complaint has been filed by the above-named plaintiff in which you are named as an interested party. This complaint concerns a 20-foot-wide private way in Sharon, Norfolk County, and said Commonwealth known as Beach Road depicted on a plan of land entitled “Plan of Land in Sharon, Mass., Owned by Hamilton W. Mansur, Showing Rights of Way to Beach St.,” dated April 14, 1917 and recorded in the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds at Plan Book D1372, Page 557. In August 1915, Hamilton Mansur, the parties’ common grantor, took title to a large tract of land on the westerly shore of Lake Massapoag by deed from Boston Ice Company recorded in said Registry at Book 1318, Pages 629-630. The land was later subdivided and the plaintiff and other parties to this litigation derived their title from this common estate. The full width of Beach Road was never improved. The parties seek a judgment quieting title to the 20-foot-width of Beach Road in front of their respective properties, having established their title by adverse possession, and for all other relief as the Court shall deem appropriate.
This complaint may be examined at the Land Court, Boston, Massachusetts, or online at www. masscourts.org. Information on how to search Land Court dockets is available on the Land Court website: www.mass.gov/how-to/find-a-land-court-casedocket. A copy of said complaint may also be obtained from plaintiff's attorney.
If you intend to make any defense, you are hereby required to serve upon the plaintiff's attorney, Alexandria K. Castaldo, Esq., whose address is Phillips and Angley, One Washington Mall, Boston, Massachusetts 02108, an answer to the complaint on or before the twentieth of November, 2023, next, the return day, hereof, and a copy thereof must be filed in this court on or before said day.
If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for relief demanded in the complaint. Unless otherwise provided by Rule 13(a), your answer must state as a counterclaim any claim which you may have against the plaintiff which arise out of the transaction or occurrence that is the subject matter of the plaintiffs' claim, or you will thereafter be barred from making such claim in any other action.
It is ORDERED that notice be given by publishing a copy of this notice once in the following newspapers: The Boston Globe, a newspaper of general circulation in Sharon, Massachusetts; The Centennial Citizen, a newspaper of general circulation in Centennial, Colorado; The Brooklyn Eagle, a newspaper of general circulation in Brooklyn, New York; Camas-Washougal PostRecord, a newspaper of general circulation in Camas, Washington; and Svenska Dagblade. a newspaper of general circulation in Stockholm, Sweden, at least thirty days before the twentieth day of November, 2023.
Witness, Gordon H. Piper, Chief Justice of the Land Court, the nineteenth day of September, 2023.
Attest:
/s/ Deborah J. Patterson
Deborah J. Patterson
Recorder
Legal Notice No. 532091
First Publication: October 5, 2023
Last Publication: October 5, 2023
Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen
Public Notice
In keeping with current state and federal regulations governing the retention and destruction of patient health records, notice is hereby given of our intent to destroy, by shredding, all PAPER records prior to 2014.
Destruction of medical records is scheduled to begin November 21,2023 You may contact us at 303-757-8446 if you wish to pick up your medical records before destruction is set to begin. Cherry Hills Dental Associates.
Legal Notice No. EH3000
First Publication: October 5, 2023
Last Publication: October 5, 2023
Publisher: Englewood Herald
Public Notice
Arapahoe County Combined Court 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112
In re the Marriage of: Petitioner: Se Eun Yang and Respondent: Andrew Lee Wise
Lawyer: Se Eun Yang 2050 S. Salida Street, Aurora, CO 80013 720-671-2718 silveryang303@gmail.com
Case No.: 2023 DR 69 Division: 25
To the Respondent named above, this Summons serves as a notice to appear in this case.
If you were served in the State of Colorado, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 21 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action.
If you were served outside of the State of Colorado or you were served by publication, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 35 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action.
You may be required to pay a filing fee with your Response. The Response form (JDF 1103) can be found at www.courts.state.co.us by clicking on the "Self Help/Forms" tab.
After 91 days from the date of service or publication, the Court may enter a Decree affecting your marital status, distribution of property and debts, issues involving children such as child support, allocation of parental responsibilities (decisionmaking and parenting time), maintenance (spousal support), attorney fees, and costs to the extent the Court has jurisdiction.
If you fail to file a Response in this case, any or all of the matters above, or any related matters which come before this Court, may be decided without further notice to you. This is an action to obtain a Decree of: Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation as more fully described in the attached Petition, and if you have children, for orders regarding the children of the marriage.
Notice: §14-10-107, C.R.S. provides that upon the filing of a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation by the Petitioner and Co-Petitioner, or upon personal service of the Petition and Summons on the Respondent, or upon waiver and acceptance of service by the Respondent, an automatic temporary injunction shall be in effect against both parties until the Final Decree is entered, or the Petition is dismissed, or until further Order of the Court. Either party may apply to the Court for further temporary orders, an expanded temporary injunction, or modification or revocation under §14-10-108, C.R.S.
A request for genetic tests shall not prejudice the requesting party in matters concerning allocation of parental responsibilities pursuant to § 14-10124(1.5), C.R.S. If genetic tests are not obtained prior to a legal establishment of paternity and submitted into evidence prior to the entry of the final decree of dissolution or legal separation, the genetic tests may not be allowed into evidence
Automatic Temporary Injunction - By Order of Colorado Law, You and Your Spouse are:
1. Restrained from transferring, encumbering, concealing or in any way disposing of, without the consent of the other party or an Order of the Court, any marital property, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life. Each party is required to notify the other party of any proposed extraordinary expenditures and to account to the Court for all extraordinary expenditures made after the injunction is in effect;
2. Enjoined from molesting or disturbing the peace of the other party;
3. Restrained from removing the minor children of the parties, if any, from the State without the consent of the other party or an Order of the Court; and
4. Restrained without at least 14 days advance notification and the written consent of the other party or an Order of the Court, from canceling, modifying, terminating, or allowing to lapse for nonpayment of premiums, any policy of health insurance, homeowner's or renter's insurance, or automobile insurance that provides coverage to either of the parties or the minor children or any policy of life insurance that names either of the parties or the minor children as a beneficiary.
By checking this box, I am acknowledging I am filling in the blanks and not changing anything else on the form.
/s/ Signature of the Clerk of the Court / Deputy
Date: January 19, 2023
Legal Notice No. 532080
First Publication: October 5, 2023
Last Publication: November 2, 2023
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Land Court Department Trial Court NORFOLK, SS.
CASE NO. 22 MISC 000248 (JSDR)
John Melanson, et al. v.
The Unascertained Heirs of Hamilton Mansur, et al.
TO: Hamilton Mansur, deceased, formerly of Sharon, Norfolk County in said Commonwealth; Kira Siebert, now or formerly of Centennial, Colorado; Kristen Siebert Daggett, now or formerly of Centennial, Colorado; Alexa Winton, now or formerly of Brooklyn, New York; Bronwyn Griffith, now or formerly of Stockholm, Sweden; David W. Griffith, now or formerly of Camas, Washington; David H. Griffith, of parts unknown; Brian Mansur, of parts unknown, or their heirs, assigns, devisees or legal representatives and any unknown or unascertained persons with a legally cognizable interest in the 20-foot-wide private way known as Beach Road in Sharon, Norfolk County, and said Commonwealth
You are hereby notified that a complaint has been filed by the above-named plaintiff in which you are named as an interested party. This complaint concerns a 20-foot-wide private way in Sharon, Norfolk County, and said Commonwealth known as Beach Road depicted on a plan of land entitled “Plan of Land in Sharon, Mass., Owned by Hamilton W. Mansur, Showing Rights of Way to Beach St.,” dated April 14, 1917 and recorded in the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds at Plan Book D1372, Page 557. In August 1915, Hamilton
Mansur, the parties’ common grantor, took title to a large tract of land on the westerly shore of Lake Massapoag by deed from Boston Ice Company recorded in said Registry at Book 1318, Pages 629-630. The land was later subdivided and the plaintiff and other parties to this litigation derived their title from this common estate. The full width of Beach Road was never improved. The parties seek a judgment quieting title to the 20-foot-width of Beach Road in front of their respective properties, having established their title by adverse possession, and for all other relief as the Court shall deem appropriate.
This complaint may be examined at the Land Court, Boston, Massachusetts, or online at www. masscourts.org. Information on how to search Land Court dockets is available on the Land Court website: www.mass.gov/how-to/find-a-land-court-casedocket. A copy of said complaint may also be obtained from plaintiff's attorney.
If you intend to make any defense, you are hereby required to serve upon the plaintiff's attorney, Alexandria K. Castaldo, Esq., whose address is Phillips and Angley, One Washington Mall, Boston, Massachusetts 02108, an answer to the complaint on or before the twentieth of November, 2023, next, the return day, hereof, and a copy thereof must be filed in this court on or before said day.
If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for relief demanded in the complaint. Unless otherwise provided by Rule 13(a), your answer must state as a counterclaim any claim which you may have against the plaintiff which arise out of the transaction or occurrence that is the subject matter of the plaintiffs' claim, or you will thereafter be barred from making such claim in any other action.
Public Notice
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
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 1
Four-year term (Vote for One)
Othoniel Sierra
Matt Crabtree
Council Member District 3
Four-year term (Vote for One)
Joe Anderson
Laurett Barrentine
Council Member
At-Large Four-year term (Vote for Two)
Tena Prange
Rita Russell
Rick Emmelhainz
Council Member
At-Large Two-year term (Vote for One)
Michael Chisholm
Kim Wright
Peter Eckel
Brenda Hubka
Question 1. 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 X Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution, subject to the right of referendum as in this Charter provided
Yes ____ No ____
Question 2. 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 petition 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 majority 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 person against whom the petition is filed shall not appear on the ballot as a candidate for the office. All candidates on the ballot must be listed in alphabetical order. Candidates for the 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 beginning on the first calendar day after the governing body sets the date for the recall election within which to circulate nominating petitions, and such petitions shall be filed no later than forty-five (45) days prior to such recall election. A recall petition may not be circulated or filed against an elected officer whose office is up for election within six (6) months.
Yes ____ No ____
Question 4. Shall the portion of Section 58 of the City of Englewood Home Rule Charter describing the
It is ORDERED that notice be given by publishing a copy of this notice once in the following newspapers: The Boston Globe, a newspaper of general circulation in Sharon, Massachusetts; The Centennial Citizen, a newspaper of general circulation in Centennial, Colorado; The Brooklyn Eagle, a newspaper of general circulation in Brooklyn, New York; Camas-Washougal PostRecord, a newspaper of general circulation in Camas, Washington; and Svenska Dagblade. a newspaper of general circulation in Stockholm, Sweden, at least thirty days before the twentieth day of November, 2023.
Witness, Gordon H. Piper, Chief Justice of the Land Court, the nineteenth day of September, 2023.
Attest:
/s/ Deborah J. Patterson Deborah J. Patterson Recorder
Legal Notice No. 532091
First Publication: October 5, 2023
Last Publication: October 5, 2023
Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen
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
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 ____
Question 5. 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.
Yes ____ No ____ ***
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 received 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
• Request a replacement ballot if your ballot was damaged or missing
• Request to vote in-person
• Language interpretation service available
• Vote on an accessible electronic ballot marking device
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
Designated Coordinated Election Official Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder 5334 South Prince Street Littleton, CO 80166 303.795.4511 * arapahoevotes.com
Local Designated Election Official Englewood City Clerk, Stephanie Carlile 5334 South Prince Street 1000 Englewood Parkway Englewood, CO 80110 303.762.2405 or 303.762.2430 * englewoodco.gov
This Election Notice was provided by City Clerk, Stephanie Carlile, City of Englewood Designated Election Official.
Published: September 8, 2023, Official Website of the City of Englewood, Colorado
PUBLISHED: September 28, 2023 with the map October 5, 2023 Englewood Herald Legal Notice No. 532094
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
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of STANLEY EDWARD BROWN, AKA STANLEY E. BROWN, AKA STAN BROWN, Deceased
Case Number: 2023 PR 30783
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 5, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
HUBERT T. MORROW
Personal Representative to the Estate
1800 W. Littleton Blvd. Littleton, CO 80120
Phone: (303) 794-4510
Legal Notice No. LI3001
First Publication: October 5, 2023
Last Publication: October 19, 2023
Publisher: Littleton Independent
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS RICHARD JAMES BEASWORRICK, aka RICHARD J. BEASWORRICK, aka RICHARD J. BEASWORRICK, Deceased
Case Number: 2023PR31007
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Arapahoe County District Court on or before February 09, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Mary Jane Folger, Personal Representative
1178 Rickover Lane Foster City, CA 94404
Legal Notice No. 532084
First Publication: October 5, 2023
Last Publication: October 19, 2023
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of DOUGLAS M. MOORE, also known as DOUGLAS McWHIRTER MOORE and DOUGLAS MOORE, Deceased
Case Number: 2023PR31071
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 County, Colorado on or before February 5, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
John H. Moore, Personal Representative 612 Caley Road
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Legal Notice No. 532083
First Publication: October 5, 2023
Last Publication: October 19, 2023
Publisher: Littleton Independent 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 known as: Larry J. Whitfield and Larry Whitfield, Deceased
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
Estate of Larry John Whitfield, Deceased, also known as: Larry J. Whitfield, and Larry Whitfield, 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 objection 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 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 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 Barbara Kennedy Case, a/k/a Barbara Ann Kennedy Case, a/k/a Barbara Anne Kennedy Case, a/k/a Barbara Ann Case, a/k/a Barbara Anne Case and Barbara K. Case, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 31098
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 5, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Kimberly Case Malek, Personal Representative
c/o Poskus & Klein, P.C. 303 East 17th Avenue, Suite 900 Denver, Colorado 80203
Legal Notice No. 532087
First Publication: October 5, 2023
Last Publication: October 19, 2023
Publisher: Littleton Independent
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of WILLIAMS JAMES BAYNE, JR., a/k/a JIM BAYNE, a/k/a JIMMY BAYNE, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30953, Div. CLX
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 5, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Sarah L. Golombek, Esq., #37671
Attorney to the Personal Representative
The Law Office of Sarah L. Golombek, LLC 3900 East Mexico Ave., Suite 300 Denver, CO 80210
Phone Number: 720-305-9900
E-mail: Sarah@GolombekLaw.com
Legal Notice No. 532086
First Publication: October 5, 2023
Last Publication: October 19, 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 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 Law Office of Byron K. Hammond, 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
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Robert E. Doster
aka. Robert Doster, Deceased
Case Number: 2023 PR 30323
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 5, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Maria Zalessky, #52405
Zalessky Law Group, LLC
Attorneys for Personal Representative, James Todd Doster 9725 E. Hampden Ave. #103 Denver, CO 80231
Legal Notice No. LI3002
First Publication: October 5, 2023
Last Publication: October 19, 2023
Publisher: Littleton Independent
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
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 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 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 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 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 LEWIS HERBERT DUNLAP, aka Lewis H. Dunlap,
