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Englewood council candidates mingle with voters Voters say development, housing are front-of-mind issues in this election BY ROBERT TANN RTANN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Candidates seeking positions on Englewood City Council in the current election met with voters the afternoon of Oct. 14 to talk, eat and drink as conversations ranged from business development to affordable housing. Hosted at the farm-to-table restaurant Grow + Gather, five of the six candidates running for council had the chance to hear from Englewood

Colecchi amends $300 discrepancy in report six days after filing BY ROBERT TANN RTANN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

had less than 25% of students meeting or exceeding expectations in reading. One Keystone center expert warned of a “learning loss” that could hobble students well into the future. “I think the limited data we have sends a clear message,” said Berrick Abramson, senior policy director and director of the education program at Keystone Policy Center. “We need to double down our efforts because we also know … a loss one year will be compounded as they move to the next level.” Another of the organization’s

Mary Colecchi, who is running to be an at-large city council member in the ongoing Englewood mail-in election, initially had a $300 discrepancy in her campaign donations, according to her finance filings with the City of Englewood. She amended that report six days after filing it and said the discrepancy was over $300 she contributed to her campaign on Sept. 28, which she hadn’t reported in her original filing. Candidates reported their contributions and expenditures between Aug. 1 and Oct. 7 and filings were due Oct. 12. Colecchi, in an email statement to Colorado Community Media, said the $300 she donated but initially did not report went toward campaign signs. Colecchi reported a total of $745 in itemized contributions of $20 or more and $20 in non-itemized contribution of $19.99 and less for a total of $765. Colecchi spent $604.64 on campaign expenses and received $20 in non-itemized donations, her

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Mary Colecchi, left, a candidate for councilmember at large, speaks with Englewood voter and resident Danielle Carr during a candidate meet and great on Oct. 14.

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Colo. kids fell behind on math during pandemic Decline means the state’s labor force may lack needed skills BY ERICA BREUNLIN THE COLORADO SUN

Colorado students tumbled further behind in math as the pandemic closed schools and learning went largely virtual, according to a new analysis of this year’s state assessments results. The report from the Keystone Policy Center, a nonprofit research group, found that math test scores

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plummeted for many students across the state, falling at an even faster rate than the state’s longbeleaguered literacy rate. In the 4th grade, for example, only 28.5% of students met or exceeded grade-level expectations, down 5 percentage points from 33.6% in 2019, becoming “a real point of concern statewide,” the report noted. Test results from this year also show that 35% of districts saw fewer than 20% of students meet or exceed expectations in math. By comparison, reading proficiency among fifth graders fell roughly 1 percentage point to 47.2% during that period. And 12% of districts

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residents about issues most pressing to them and to make their case for why they should be elected to help meet their needs. Cheryl Wink, an incumbent atlarge councilmember who is running unopposed, did not attend. As candidates mingled, some voters said they were still undecided, though they felt certain candidates met their values. Danielle Carr, a 21-year resident of Englewood, said she feels that Englewood “can offer families a lot more with the safety of being able to let your kids walk to the park, the playground,” she said. “I feel like some of that could be lost with ... big growth.” Carr said housing is also a major concern for her, though she knows the issue has no easy answer. Carr said she has three adult children, two of whom want to buy a home but are struggling to meet the Denver metro area’s soaring costs. “They’ve had to stay in an apartment, which their apartment rent is twice the amount my mortgage is for my old house,” Carr said. “I just feel we are doing a disservice to the young adults who are growing up in Englewood … being forced out into apartments or not being able to afford housing here.” She said she is supportive of more affordable single-family housing being built as opposed to multi-unit developments because she said single housing preserves the city’s character and attracts

Steve Ward, center, an incumbent councilmember now running in District 4, speaks with voters during a meet and greet on Oct. 14. PHOTOS BY ROBERT TANN

more permanent homeowners. Carr said she is also opposes COVID-19 mandates, whether it be for vaccines or masks. “No vaccine mandates have a place in a free American society,” Carr said. For Chad Knoth, Englewood is a

Chelsea Nunnenkamp, left, running unopposed in District 2, speaks with Englewood resident and voter Chad Knoth during a candidate meet and greet.

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report shows. Her opponent for the two-year atlarge seat, former Englewood mayor Jim Woodward, blew past Colecchi in fundraising, reporting a total of $1,835 in contributions and spending of $452.98. Cheryl Wink, an incumbent at-large councilmember running unopposed for reelection, filed her report three days late on Oct. 15. She reported no contributions and $140 in spending.

FINANCE REPORT DETAILS At-large (2-year-term) • Mary Colecchi Raised: Unclear due to report discrepancy Spent: $604.64 • Jim Woodward Raised: $1,835.00 Spent: $452.98

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Chelsea Nunnenkamp, who is running unopposed for the District 2 position, raised $5,154 and spent $2,948. Belinda Belt Porter, who is running against current at-large councilmember Steven Ward in the race to represent District 4, raised $885 and spent $920.87. Ward reported receiving no contributions and spending $540.26. Joe Jefferson, who is running for reelection as Englewood’s municipal judge, reported no donations and no spending. Go to tinyurl.com/candidatefilings and select a race to view the candidates’ campaign finance filings.

At-large (4-year-term) • Cheryl Wink Raised: $0 Spent: $140.00 District 2 • Chelsea Nunnenkamp

Raised: $5,154.00 Spent: $2,948.00 District 4 • Belinda Belt Porter Raised: $885.00 Spent: $920.87 • Steven Ward Raised: $0 Spent: $540.26 Municipal judge • Joe Jefferson Raised: $0 Spent: $0

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“city in transition” and he said he supports candidates who are not afraid to open the city up to more business development. “It’s exciting for me to see this city change and grow because change is constant, we just got to do it the right way,” said Knoth, who has lived in Englewood for 18 years. Knoth said the city should be

allowed to grow, and that preservation, in some instances, is not necessary. “I feel for people who love older houses, but these houses were not meant to last hundreds of years,” he said. “I’m more on the side of seeing the growth happen.” Voters have until 7 p.m. on Nov. 2 to turn in their ballot. For more information on Engelwood city and school-board candidates, ballot measures and how to vote, view the Englewood Herald’s voter guide at tinyurl.com/ ArapahoeVoterGuide

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Arapahoe County is the fastest-growing county in Colorado, which increases the need to update the County’s transportation infrastructure. In 2020 we began updating the existing Transportation Master Plan with an eye toward 2040. Join us for a series of virtual conversations about transportation in Arapahoe County and how it impacts your daily life. Events begin on Oct. 19, and you can see when your District will be featured at arapahoegov.com/ townhall.

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Carol Willis, left, president of the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce, speaks with former Englewood Mayor Jim Woodward during a candidate meet and greet on PHOTOS BY ROBERT TANN Oct. 14.

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Chelsea Nunnenkamp, left, an incumbent running for reelection in District 2, speaks with voters during a candidate meet and greet on Oct. 14.

MORE ABOUT THE ENGLEWOOD ELECTION ONLINE The Englewood Herald has been covering city and school board races in the election that ends Nov. 2. Our reporters sent questionnaires to candidates in key races in Englewood city government and the Englewood, Littleton and Cherry Creek school districts, seeking their answers to help voters learn more about them. We asked why they’re running, what qualifies them for

office, and what their priorities would be if elected. You’ll find their responses to our questions online at tinyurl.com/EnglewoodVoterGuide. There you’ll also find more coverage of candidates and key issues in Election 2021. And after the polls close Nov. 2, check back with EnglewoodHerald.net for online coverage of election results.

Remember to return your ballot by Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. Go to ArapahoeVotes.com for locations. Your community. Your vote. ArapahoeVotes.com

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Doctors address myths about breast cancer COVID-19 vaccines have no link to disease

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Dr. Lisa Wynn said every year as she treats women, she always hears the list of misconceptions and myths that are not only tied to breast cancer, but also the screenings to detect the disease. No matter what is out there on social media, Wynn, OB/GYN and service line chief for women’s services at UCHealth at the Highlands Ranch Hospital, said it is important that women get regular mammograms starting at the age of 40 and that any woman of any age who has unusual symptoms in the breasts should get a screening scheduled immediately through their regular-care physician. Here are some myths and facts regarding breast cancer awareness: COVID-19 and breast cancer This year, besides having to address the common myths associated with

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breast cancer, Dr. Laura Hafertepen, a breast surgical oncologist with the Medical Center of Aurora, said COVID issues have popped up. Wynn and Hafertepen said some women are under the misconception that getting the vaccination can

cause breast cancer. Both doctors said there is no evidence that is happening anywhere. What is true, Hafertepen said, is that the vaccination can cause a woman’s lymphnodes to swell. Wynn and Hafertepen said they both experienced swelling after

getting the recommended vaccinations. The expert female doctors said women should be vigilant in scheduling mammograms around getting vaccinations. Wynn said either get the mammogram before getting the vaccination or schedule the

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increase in women skipping regular breast cancer screenings and pap smears. Even as restrictions have eased, women have still been hesitant to get caught up on recommended screenings. Wynn said while she is getting caught up with her regular patients, some have still missed appointments. Wynn said screening clinics are some of the safest in the area with regular sanitizing and only the office staff and screening technicians in the room. Wynn said getting recommended screenings is vital to catching breast cancer in the early stages. Nipple discharge is not normal Wynn said a common misconception is that nipple discharge can be explained and not necessarily a symptom of breast cancer. Unless a woman is breast feeding, any kind of nipple discharge is not normal and should be discussed with a physician immediately, she said. Besides being a symptom of breast cancer, Wynn said, nipple discharge can be a direct symptom of a brain tumor. Self-exam recommendations are evolving For decades, Wynn said, women were told to do the monthly selfexam to feel for lumps, masses or unusual changes inside the breast. Now, Wynn said doctors promote

more of a “breast awareness” approach. Wynn said women should be vigilant in knowing their breasts. Besides feeling for lumps, Wynn said it is important to keep tabs on a breast’s appearance. Unusual dimpling is a subtle breast cancer symptom, she said. Inverted nipples are a symptom. Red patches or skin issues that look like an orange peel can also be a cause for concern. There is not always a lump As Wynn stressed in being breast aware, lumps are not the only symptom of breast cancer. Breast cancer symptoms can include bleeding from the nipple, a white nipple discharge or dimpling or change in shape of the outside of the breast. In some instances, a lump is not present because the disease is in the early stages, which is why screenings are important in finding the issues that cannot be seen or felt in a regular self exam, Wynn said. Family history isn’t all Over the years, women have been under the misconception that if breast cancer does not run in the family, they are not at risk of getting the disease. On the contrary, doctors warn that anyone can get breast cancer, including those following a healthy diet and lifestyle and those who have not had any direct family ties to the disease. To see more myths and facts about breast cancer, visit breastcancer.org.

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Prop 120 will drop property taxes — at least for some Measure is one of 3 on Colorado’s statewide ballot BY JESSE PAUL THE COLORADO SUN

Colorado’s residential property taxes are already among the nation’s lowest, but a measure on the 2021 statewide ballot would drop them ever lower — for some. Proposition 120 would, if approved by voters, reduce the property tax assessment rates for multifamily housing to 6.5% from 7.15% starting in 2022. If you owned affected property valued at $300,000, you would pay $1,950 per 100 mills (a mill is a $1 payment on every $1,000 of assessed value) versus $2,145. The rate would also be reduced under Proposition 120 for lodging properties from 29% to 26.4%. If you owned affected property valued at $300,000, you would pay $7,920 versus $8,700. Proponents of the measure say a property tax reduction for multifamily housing could reduce rents and encourage investment to ease the state’s housing shortage. Lower property taxes for lodging property may allow businesses to expand and hire more employees. “Property values are skyrocketing right now,” said Michael Fields, who leads Colorado Rising Action, the conservative fiscal policy nonprofit behind the ballot measure. “People don’t have the money in their pocket

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to pay higher property taxes.” Fields called Proposition 120 “a first step to ensure that people can stay in their homes.” Conversely, opponents argue that slashing property taxes may result in local government cuts, including for schools and fire departments that rely on property tax revenue to operate. Scott Wasserman, who leads the liberal-leaning fiscal policy nonprofit Bell Policy Center, said he’s concerned about the permanent nature of the cuts and how they don’t take into consideration the financial needs of local governments. “We’re continuing to set statewide assessment rates regardless of how

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it impacts different counties,” he said. In the final days of Colorado’s 2021 legislative session, a bipartisan measure passed that blunted the effects of Proposition 120. Senate Bill 293 created new subcategories of residential and commercial property in an effort to limit the effects of the ballot measure. It then drove down the assessment rates for those new categories, though by not as much as Proposition 120 would have. Single-family properties are taxed on 6.9% percent of assessed value, down from from 7.15% Multifamily properties are taxed on 6.8%, down from 7.15% Agricultural property’s rate dropped to 26.4%, from 29% Property used to produce renewable energy is taxed on of 26.4% of assessed value, down from 29% There’s a big catch, however. The rate decreases under Senate Bill 293 apply only in the 2022 and 2023 tax years. After that, state lawmakers will have to decide whether to continue with the lower assessment rates or raise them to their previous levels. Because Senate Bill 293 was passed after the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office approved Proposition 120 for the signature-gathering process, the language on your ballot will ask if all property tax and commercial tax assessment rates should be dropped. Don’t be confused. That’s not the case. Nonpartisan legislative staff estimate that the assessment rate reductions would decrease property tax revenue for local governments across Colorado by $46 million in 2022 and $50.2 million in 2023. The revenue decrease is expected to be even larger in later years due to a scheduled increase in the assessment rate for multifamily housing in 2024. Because property taxes fund schools, there may be a hit to Colorado’s education system. The impact will vary by district since different districts impose different mill levy rates. The state legislature may backfill some of the losses. Again, don’t be confused by the language on your ballot, which warns of a $1 billion hit to government coffers. That estimate was created before Senate Bill 293 passed and Proposition 120 was effectively

scaled back. Proposition 120 would also allow the legislature to keep $25 million over the state’s Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights cap to be used to fund existing reimbursements to local governments for the homestead property tax exemption. Seniors and veterans with a service-related disability are eligible for the exemption, which allows those who qualify to exempt 50% of the first $2,000 of residential value from property taxes. In 2020, the average exemption was $584. Here’s more helpful information from nonpartisan staff at the legislature: “In years the exemption is available, the state reimburses local governments for the revenue reduction resulting from the property tax exemption. The state spent $157.9 million on local government reimbursements in state budget year 2020-21. In some years, the state legislature has made the exemption temporarily unavailable as a budget balancing decision. The last year the exemption was not available was 2011.” There’s one more thing voters may want to know: Fields has vowed to file a lawsuit seeking to invalidate Senate Bill 293 should Proposition 120 pass. “They can’t kneecap or adjust our ballot initiative when it’s already through the process,” Fields said in explaining his legal argument against Senate Bill 293. If the lawsuit is successful, it’s not clear if Proposition 120 would then reduce the assessment rates for all property and residential taxes in Colorado. However, that’s what the Common Sense Institute believes would happen. “It is a serious concern,” said Wasserman, from the Bell Policy Center. Wasserman worries that the lawsuit could serve as a slippery slope affecting future legislatures and future ballot issues. “Just because you take out a ballot title doesn’t mean you get to have the exclusive conversation about an issue in Colorado,” he said.

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A second life for lost luggage at DIA Airport donates forgotten bags to Denver Rescue Mission BY AMANDA HORVATH ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS

Denver International Airport handles a massive amount of luggage every year. In 2019, the last full year before the COVID-19 pandemic, 69 million passengers traveled through the airport with bags in tow. Some of those travelers left their empty bags behind. Sometimes people will throw away their luggage because they want to consolidate their things to save on baggage fees. Or, maybe a wheel or zipper breaks and they leave a suitcase at the airport. DIA collects whatever is left behind. “Once we find that luggage that is clearly being abandoned — being set next to a trash can — we don’t want that just to be thrown away in a central landfill, especially when there is ... a higher and better purpose that it can go to,” said Scott Morrissey, vice president of sustainability for DIA. Enter Denver Rescue Mission. The nonprofit organization works to create change in the lives of people experiencing homelessness in Denver. Part of its mission includes the Ministry Outreach Center, located in Denver’s Park Hill neighborhood. “One part is the warehouse, the

Piles of lost luggage sit waiting, stored on a shelf at Denver International Airport. Now, the airport plans to begin donating that luggage to the Denver Rescue Mission. COURTESY OF DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

home of all of our supplies. Any non-cash donation comes through the warehouse and is received here, stored here, sorted out, and then distributed from here,” said Jesse Ludema, the director of the Ministry Outreach Center. At the center, the abandoned pieces of luggage get a new purpose. About every month or so, Denver Rescue Mission picks up a batch of empty suitcases and bags from DIA to distribute to the unhoused community it serves. “For many people in the homeless community they have very few belongings,” said Ludema. “And so

if you’re walking around and trying to get back on your feet, having something to store your possessions in is really important.” This particular partnership with a focus on luggage donations between DIA and Denver Rescue Mission started about three years ago. In 2018, Morrissey said the airport donated 835 pieces of luggage, and in 2019, it gave 719 pieces. Morrissey does say in 2020, that number was much lower, likely because the number of passengers who went through DIA dropped significantly due to COVID-19. “Not a huge amount in the con-

text of 69 million passengers. But they are bags that can go and have a second life and support the clients of the Denver Rescue Mission,” said Morrissey. So far in 2021 donations are still lower than at the start of the partnership, again with passenger numbers not quite at where they were pre-pandemic. But any donation can make a big difference in a person’s life. “[It is] a need that we don’t often think of. We think of food, clothing, the essentials, but something to carry that in is critically important. So it is a need that is expressed often,” said Ludema. And that need has grown even more in just the last year. The Metro Denver Homeless Initiative conducts a “Point in Time Count” to determine how many people are experiencing homelessness in the Denver area. This year’s count found the number of people experiencing homelessness for the first time doubled from 2020 to 2021. “I think anyone who has worked with the homeless community here in Denver has seen the need increase for more resources, for more items just overall,” said Ludema. “It seems like we need to find a better way to help our homeless brothers and sisters in need.” It seems now more than ever nonprofits like Denver Rescue Mission could use the help. Thankfully, SEE LUGGAGE, P9

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Ludema says this luggage donation partnership is just one of many beneficial partnerships. Most major grocery store chains in Colorado donate leftover food, several food banks help out regularly, and different individuals or companies often come to Denver Rescue Mission with donations. “There’s just probably hundreds of companies that may do drives every single year or twice a year, and may say, ‘Hey, we want to get our company together and collect coats, or we want to collect hygiene products, or what is it that you need us to collect?’” said Ludema, “I’m really blown away by people’s generosity to help.” And that’s exactly how the relationship with DIA started. At first, it was donations of unused food from

the airline flight kitchens as well as some food and beverage concessions. Then it grew into this new baggage partnership. “You can have those conversations in real time to say, you know, `We have this product, is it something that can be beneficial to people?’ And they [Denver Rescue Mission] understand what those needs are,” said Morrissey. “It’s really important for us to find those opportunities to positively contribute to the community.” “Just all across America in our world, there’s so many problems,” said Ludema. “And so to experience generosity firsthand, and to see people really are willing to give and help is certainly very encouraging.” This story is from Rocky Mountain PBS, a nonprofit providing news and information across Colorado over the air and online. Used by permission. For more, and to support Rocky Mountain PBS, visit rmpbs.org.

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Prop 119 would raise marijuana taxes for out-of-school learning Measure is one of 3 on Colorado’s statewide ballot BY DANIEL DUCASSI THE COLORADO SUN

Colorado voters will decide in the election ending Nov. 2 whether to raise taxes on recreational marijuana to help fund a new state program aimed at providing Colorado students with out-of-school learning opportunities. The program -called Learning Enrichment and Academic Progress, or LEAP -- would pay service providers, like private tutoring companies or even public school teachers looking for extra work, to provide a wide variety of educational or development support services to K-12 students in the state. Supporters of the measure, called Proposition 119, say that by giving kids from lower income families a chance to access tutoring and enrichment programs, the program can help those kids catch up academically to their more privileged peers and start to reverse the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on learning. Public education advocates who oppose the measure, however, paint it as a slippery slope to vouchers and a threat to the

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state’s public education system, and argue that any new tax revenue for education should go into the existing system rather than a whole new program. Meanwhile, opponents in Colorado’s cannabis industry say the increased sales

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tax is regressive and may push consumers back into the black market. Proposition 119 would create the LEAP program to provide financial support to Colorado students between the ages of 5 and 17 who are eligible to attend public school. A new state agency, called the Colorado Learning Authority, would run the program independent of oversight by the State Board of Education and the Colorado Department of Education. The governor would appoint a nine-member board to oversee the agency. The measure would prioritize students from low-income families who otherwise couldn’t afford the supplemental services by giving them the first shot at receiving benefits under the program. In 2023, financial aid awards of at least $1,500 would first have to go to students from households with income at or below the federal poverty level, then to students from households with income less than twice the poverty level. Any funding left over would be open to students from households with higher incomes. After 2024, the Colorado Learning Authority would get new flexibility to determine the award amounts as well as how it would distribute the money. The agency would set criteria for selecting and certifying the service providers. The types of educational or developmental support services providers could offer include tutoring, assistance targeted at students with special needs, language instruction, additional academic support materials, career and technical educational training programs, physical therapy, social emotional learning and mental health services. However, the measure would block the program from being used for school tuition or for lessons or materials that are part of a student’s regular

school day. Colorado school districts and charter schools would automatically be certified as providers and teachers would get priority for approval. The program would be paid for by raising retail marijuana taxes by 5 percentage points, to 20% from 15%, phased in over three years. The tax rate would jump 3 percentage points in 2022, and then an additional percentage point in 2023 and 2024. The new taxes are estimated to raise more than $87 million next fiscal year, which starts July 2022. The new revenue would be exempt from state constitutional spending limits. The measure would also annually divert roughly $20 million from the State Land Trust, which supports funding for public schools, to the State Public School Fund, with an equivalent amount going from the general fund to support the new program. According to an analysis by nonpartisan legislative staff, the changes would mean less investment earnings in the state’s permanent fund by about $48 million over 10 years, including nearly $31 million that would otherwise go toward funding K-12 education. However, supporters point out that $20 million a year from the state land trust would result in a net increase in funding for public schools, above the lost potential revenue. Proponents of Proposition 119 see the measure as a way to close the achievement gap by giving kids from low income families some of the same opportunities as kids who live in higher income households. “There has been a longstanding opportunity gap in Colorado, and that was made worse in the pandemic,” said Curtis Hubbard, a Democratic consultant serving SEE MARIJUANA, P13

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JUST AS THE SCHOOL YEAR’S KICKING INTO GEAR THE CITY COUNCIL CAN KICK FLAVORED TOBACCO TO THE CURB. Flavored tobacco products have created a youth nicotine-addiction epidemic, and nowhere is it more dangerous than in our schools. Big Tobacco companies sell kid-friendly flavors, from Cherry Dynamite to Gummi Bear to Cool Mint to Menthol. Today, over 2 million kids use e-cigarettes, and 85% of them use flavors. And for young smokers, half smoke menthols – which are easier to start and harder to quit. Now is the time for the Denver City Council to act, especially as our kids return to old routines.

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Improve retention with persistent consistency

s we continue to talk about hiring and keeping a productive and performancedriven team, we must include “Consistency” in our “5 C’s for Retaining Top Talent.” This is the WINNING fourth column in WORDS a five-part series, and we will conclude next week with “Culture,” and how to develop that winning culture where people are not only eager to join us but will also want to stay Michael Norton with us. And thank you all for the email messages, your feedback is always appreciated. Many of you have mentioned a few other “C’s” that should have been included, and yes, I could have easily made this a 10-part series by adding communication, creativity, crosstraining, compelling, caring, compensation, and many others that many of you had suggested. All great words for sure, and I will do my best to incorporate them in a future column. When I settled on the 5 C’s, consistency was important because when we reviewed data and sur-

vey results for the reasons people were leaving their position, a “lack of consistency” was cited as one of the challenges they faced. When I asked for some more detail about that lack of consistency, there were a few areas worth mentioning to help us as business owners and leaders to avoid the same mistakes associated with inconsistencies. The biggest area of concern was around the lack of consistency in what is said, written on the walls, and published on the company website when it comes to mission, vision, purpose and values. Many exiting employees felt like these words were nothing more than a sales pitch to attract people, appease current employees, and create a public image that sounds good. Sadly, they reported that what was publicly stated was often not lived out by senior leadership, management or ownership of the company. The second challenge with inconsistency had to do with fairness. We all know by now that no matter how hard we try, there are no secrets anymore. Seems that regardless of sensitivity, personal information such as compensation, consequences, promotions, extra perks, the overall treatment

of team members, the perception is that relationships and unique one-off situations create an environment for team members to question fairness. The third issue raised by a lack of consistency surrounds goals and objectives. Not only were the goals and objectives constantly changing, but the messaging around expectations was also seen as inconsistent. When we can’t communicate clearly defined goals and objectives, set proper expectations and then inspect what we expect, it is easy to see why our team members get frustrated enough to leave. Top-performing organizations and businesses of all sizes who make the mission, vision, purpose and values abundantly clear, and then make sure they are lived out, will have a much greater chance of keeping personnel at every level. When we live and work by our values, being fair becomes so much easier. There are times when difficult decisions must be made, and there are times when we need to be firm as leaders, and when we can demonstrate consistency in being firm but fair, this will also help us retain top talent. We are living in times of incred-

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as spokesman for the campaign to support Proposition 119. “This is a targeted measure to direct help for out of school learning opportunities to the kids who need them the most.” Hubbard described the measure as a “targeted solution” to what he called “the opportunity gap,” only made worse by restrictions on inschool learning that were in place during the pandemic. “We can’t wait to address the learning loss that occurred in the pandemic,” he said. “And we can make a difference in the lives of hundreds of thousands of kids who didn’t have access to tutors, or test prep, or laptops, or internet service or whose families speak a language other than English in the home who may have already been behind.” Mike Johnston is a Democratic former state senator and the head of Gary Community Ventures, a public-benefit corporation that has contributed nearly $1.5 million support of the measure. Though Gary does invest in for-profit companies, Johnston said Gary does not have any investments that would be providers for LEAP. Johnston said Coloradans have an obligation to address learning disparities in Colorado. “The only way to really close that gap long term is to focus on all of the out-of-school and summer school learning opportunities that are driving those gaps in addition to what’s happening in K-12,” Johnston said. “When you look at the opportunities that a lot of middle class or upper middle class kids have, whether it is for additional tutoring, whether it is for summer camp, whether it is for after school science programming, those are the things that both help kids catch up and keep up.” Brenda Dickhoner leads conservative education advocacy group Ready Colorado, which has given $325,000 to the campaign support-

ing Proposition 119. “We’re really excited about LEAP because this program empowers parents to spend dollars how they see fit for their children,” Dickhoner said. “Giving parents the ability to choose how to spend their dollars, whether it’s for math, tutoring, or piano lessons, or speech therapy is incredibly important to helping those kids thrive.” The measure enjoys a slate of high-profile supporters on both sides of the aisle, including Gov. Jared Polis (a Democrat); former governors Bill Ritter (a Democrat) and Bill Owens (a Republican); Democratic former Denver mayor Wellington Webb; Colorado state senators Bob Gardner (a Republican) and Rhonda Fields (a Democrat) and Democratic former U.S. Sen. Mark Udall. Judy Solano is a Democratic former state representative and school teacher who is helping lead the opposition. She also serves as chairwoman of the nonprofit group Advocates for Public Education Policy. Solano sees the program as unnecessary and has concerns about giving public money to private providers, which could include for-profit companies, describing it as “a slippery slope.” She also wondered why the measure created a new agency to administer the program. “If the people that were backing this really cared about having adequate funds for students, why would they create a whole new big agency that’s going to have administrative costs that we don’t really know?” she asked. Perhaps the harshest critics of the program are a group called Taxpayers for Public Education, led by Cindy Barnard. Barnard framed the measure as “basically a voucher initiative” that “creates another government bureaucracy that basically lacks complete accountability and transparency” and as a threat to public education funding. Like Solano, she thinks the money would be better used inside the public school system.

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icine but can’t get a medical card, and while local communities generate this tax, local school boards have no say over the education programs it pays for,” said Chuck Smith, CEO of BellRock Brands and board president of Colorado Leads. “If these ballot measures are so beneficial to all Coloradans, why aren’t other industries asked to pay their fair share of these taxes?” Others in the industry suggest the increased tax rate could push people back into the black market, an objection Johnston dismissed. The practice of people buying marijuana off the street, he said, is “a bygone era” that people won’t go back to at this point. The board of the state’s largest teachers union, the Colorado Education Association, couldn’t settle on whether to support or oppose the proposition, resulting in the CEA taking a neutral stance. Sun reporter Jesse Paul contributed to this story.

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Barnard also suggested that the measure doesn’t do enough to prohibit discrimination by providers against students and fears religious providers would be able to deny services to LGBTQ youth. Supporters disagree, pointing to language in the measure that states that the financial aid from the program must “be provided and administered in a manner that does not discriminate against any eligible child or youth, eligible child or youth’s family, provider, or learning opportunity on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, native language, religious affiliation, national origin, gender, military status, sexual orientation, gender variance, marital status, or physical or mental disability.” The Colorado Parent Teacher Association also opposes the measure. Similarly, the board of directors of the Colorado Association of School Boards voted to oppose Proposition 119. The measure has also attracted critics from Colorado’s cannabis industry. Colorado Leads, an association of marijuana companies in the state, opposes proposition 119 because of the increased taxes. “This initiative imposes a regressive tax on people’s pain, especially veterans, teachers and the elderly who need cannabis for med-

com • Clear Creek County: clearcreekcounty. us/104/Clerk-Recorder • Denver County: denvervotes.com • Douglas County: douglasvotes.com • Elbert County: elbertcounty-co. gov/290/Elections • Jefferson County: jeffco.us/elections • Weld County: weldvotes. com State election website You can also perform many of these functions at the state election site. • GoVoteColorado.com No internet? Call the Colorado Secretary of State’s office at 303-894-2200 or your county clerk’s office. Election results After the polls close Nov. 2, this newspaper will report election results online at ColoradoCommunityMedia. com as soon as they are available and in print the following week.

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Standing straight: New treatments for an old problem New surgical techniques mean faster recovery for scoliosis patients BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

hornton’s Bailee White is a pretty typical sixth-grader who likes to swim and do gymnastics. Thanks to some new personalized treatments, she has a pretty good shot at continuing to get to enjoy both for the rest of her life. Bailee was born with scoliosis and had been in and out of Denver’s Children’s Hospital since she was born. Her pediatrician noticed something was off and recommended Bailee’s parents consult with the orthopedic department. She was diagnosed with scoliosis – an abnormal sideways curving of the spine – before she could walk, but early on Janice White, Bailee’s mom knew she didn’t want to put her daughter in a back brace. “We decided once she was 11-years old we were going to do surgery. We were all excited, and Bailee was excited to have it done, too, before she went into middle school,” Janice said. Bailee had her surgery on May 11 this year. She was back up on her feet and walking within a few hours and, a few weeks later, she was doing her favorite activities – including backbends. “They discharged her with no restrictions. As soon as we went home, I had a checklist of the types of stretches she could do to get herself back to normal. Because she’s a child, they heal so fast and they’re so active, they do not give them any restrictions on bending,” Janice said. The quick turnaround was due to some new methods, according to Children’s Hospital Pediatric and Orthopedic and Spine Surgeon Dr. Sumeet Garg. “We used a brand-new technology, customizing rods for Bailee’s scoliosis, (which is) a three-dimensional curvature of the spine, “ Garg said. “It’s an abnormal twisting or curvature. Sometimes they are born with it, but most commonly it’s developed during the adolescent years.” Garg, who came to Children’s from St. Louis, has been a pediatric spine surgeon since 2010, said doctors are unsure just what triggers scoliosis in adolescence. “Most kids who develop in adolescence, we don’t know why it happened,” Garg said. “There’s a word called ‘idiopathic’. It’s a kind of a generic word that is used for a lot of medical diseases. It means no known cause, so it’s called Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.” But they do know that it’s best to treat children, and the younger the better. Left alone, it can be disabling to an adult.

LEFT: The x-ray of the abnormal twisting and curvature of Bailee’s spine before surgery. RIGHT: Bailee’s spine after the customCOURTESY OF JANICE WHITE izing rods were placed to straighten the spine.

“The reason we treat children when they’re younger is that with anything in medicine, younger kids recover faster, “ Garg said. “They have fewer complications or problems with surgery, we can get them straighter and back to a normal alignment much better than adults. Which is why when the curves get big enough, it’s recommended to treat them.” Preparation versus intuition The basic type of spinal surgery has been done since the 1950s but there has been a lot of development in recent years that make it safer, with better results and quicker recovery, Garg said. “In the past, when taking care of these kids in the operating room, the metal rod that you use to realign the spine was one long rod,” Garg said. “So while in surgery they would make measurements of the area, cut the metal rods, and use metal benders to bend it into the shape to fit the patient. The doctor had to use judgment on the length and bends of the rod. It’s how it was done for years.” But the basic methodology changed in 2020. Doctors now use a computerized simulation based on their patient’s x-rays to simulate the correction of the spine ahead of the surgery. They can create a model of what the spine should look like and what the ideal rod

would be to hold that three-dimensionally improved shape. “So instead of having to cut and bend the rod in surgery the metal is forged into that specific shape and length,” Garg said. “So in surgery, when it’s time to place that rod to straighten the child’s back, you already have it planned out (how) to pull the spine to the rod to get a three-dimensionally appropriate correction.” Preparation beats intuition, Garg added. “I believe by pre-planning it, we can do a better job than just intuition, using our experience and guessing in surgery.” The rods stay in place as the child grows and are designed to provide support lifelong. The metal rod is meant to be tissue-specific, so the surgeon chooses between two different metals, titanium, and a cobalt chrome alloy. How patients’ scoliosis presents and what the surgeon expects to determine what metals get used. “With a lot of medicine, and you may see this in other fields, we’re trying more to personalized surgery, so instead of one size fits all, we are trying to customize the surgery to the patient to give them a better result,” Garg said. For Bailee’s surgery, they used a cobalt chrome alloy, which allows for a little bit more powerful correction than titanium.

Avoiding back pain Without surgery, Bailee’s curve would have continued to worsen as she got older, even into adulthood, Garg said. Adults who have scoliosis often suffer from back pain as the curvature becomes bigger and more visually apparent. “Their shoulders will be uneven and may develop a hump in their back, “ Garg said. “They lose selfconfidence and self-esteem. When you put those two reasons with the progressive deformity and the progressive pain – its the main reasons that families may choose to have surgery as a teenager adolescent.” Bailee is in the sixth grade now and her favorite subjects are art and science. “When I grow up I want to be a nurse,” she said. “The best part about these efforts in terms of research and innovation, we are seeing our kids get back to sports quicker because it’s a big deal to have a surgery like this. It’s rewarding to see them recover and get through the hard times after surgery, but within a few weeks,” said Garg. “The families don’t have to worry anymore, it’s a sense of relief for the families. It’s joyous to see them succeeding, excelling whether its athletics, school, arts, or drama, whatever they enjoy doing, we just want to get them back to that.”

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Denver Art Museum opens reimagined Martin Building Renovation of DAM’s north building was initiated by $25M gift BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Denver Art Museum has reopened the Martin Building, formerly called the Ponti or North Building, after renovation initiated by a $25 million lead gift by Lanny and Sharon Martin. A preview on Oct. 13 introduced reorganized exhibits and public spaces on seven levels and cited programming such as the extensive offerings for schoolchildren that has been delayed by construction, and celebrated ongoing visitor services throughout the DAM campus. There’s also the all-new Anna and John J. Sie Welcome Center, funded with help from a $12 million gift from the Sies. It’s the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Ponti Building, which was designed by Italian architect Gio Ponti along with two Denver architects. Plans included the addition of a 650-seat auditorium, which was never built, hence there was some available space that was expanded. Museum director Christoph Heinrich introduced Lanny Martin, chairman of the board of trustees, and complimented the architectural firm Machado Silvetti for its patience. “Everybody had ideas,” Heinrich noted. He also thanked the craftspeople who worked on the project and announced that the public will be welcomed on the weekend of Oct. 24 in a three-day open house to “this place of joy, creativity and healing.” His talk included a “special thumbs-up to the 650 volunteers who are the backbone of Denver Art Museum visitor services.” He spoke of millions more donated for programming and a $175 million endowment. Heinrich also congratulated the talented curators who imagined new galleries. In the past 10 years, museum staff realized that sizable open rooftop spaces were not being used as expected, while indoor spaces became crowded when a popular ex-

A sign outside the Denver Art Museum’s Martin Building bears the names of the donors whose $25 million contribution initiated the COURTESY PHOTO BY ERIC STEPHENSON building’s renovation.

hibit was in place. Note the special care devoted to the entries. Attendees at a press preview were reminded to pay particular attention to the building’s distinctive windows, part of Ponti’s original design, with each frame a special view of Denver. Sizes and shapes vary and each is special. Heinrich celebrated “the city’s patronage of arts and culture” and Mayor Michael Hancock happily said: “I’m jazzed! Denver is a national leader in arts and culture.” Attendees gathered first in the new Sie center, which features big curved windows used in the construction, a first. Attention will turn to hosting the 200,000 kids who visit the museum each year, free, with each one gaining a new perspective on what creative people can offer to one’s world, when you let them in ... Architect Ponti, who died in 1979 at the age of 87, will long be remem-

bered in Denver for his imagination and consideration for those who will visit his really inviting building. The exhibits in the Martin Building include: Level One: Revision: Art in the Americas. Level Two: Architecture and design, Northwest Coast and Alaskan Indian Art. Level Three: Indigenous Arts of North America, including exploration of identity, reframing of history through Indigenous eyes and the continuum of creativity. Level Four: Latin American Art and the Art of the Ancient Americas. Level Five: Asian Art. Level Six: European Art before 1800; Photography; Textile Art and Fashion. Level 7: Western American Art. Also on the campus is the Hamilton Building, with more recent European, Asian and traveling art exhibits. While the COVID-19 pandemic con-

IF YOU GO The public opening day for the Martin Building is Oct. 24, which is also a freeadmission day. Admissions are timeticketed. Advanced tickets for that day are now sold out. Limited tickets will be available onsite on opening day, pending capacity limitations. Normally there is a museum admission charge of $10 for Colorado adults and $8 for Colorado seniors age 65 and older, students, military and veterans. Children 18 and under are admitted free. The Denver Art Museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Check for information and available tickets at denverartmuseum.org, or call 720-865-5000. Parking is available at meters on the street or in the paid garage, entered from 12th Avenue, just off Broadway. tinues, public events frequently are canceled or rescheduled. Check with organizers before you go.

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urnell Steen and the Five Points Ambassadors will perform a free concert at 7 p.m. on Oct. 22 at Littleton United Methodist SONYA’S Church, 5894 S. Datura St., LittleSAMPLER ton. 303-794-6379. The well-known jazz group was a favorite of the late Charlie Carroll, who brought the Littleton Jazz Festival to town for fans, and was an active LUMC Sonya Ellingboe member.

Artworks to be displayed The 56th Annual Own an Original exhibit will open at the Littleton Museum, themed “Together Again.” The final date to submit work has passed and juror Catherine Chauvin is working with them to choose which pieces will be displayed from Nov. 12 to Dec. 31. This exhibit was originated with the hope that local art lovers would find works by area artists to display in their homes, or to give as gifts. The museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton, is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday and admission is free. 303-795-3950. ACC Foundation Grapes and Hops to Grads, Arapahoe Community College Foundation’s annual fundraiser, is scheduled from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 11 at the Mike Ward Maserati showroom, 1850 Lucent Court, Highlands Ranch. Tickets: $50 for individuals; $40 for ACC staff and students. Pre-registration required: arapahoe. edu/foundationevents. Questions? Contact Robin Loughran, events manager, 720-985-8580 or email foundation@arapahoe.edu. Spooky stuff “Victorian Horrors” will be featured Oct. 21-23 and Oct. 28-30 at the Molly Brown House Museum, 1340 Pennsylvania St., Denver. At the museum: tickets, $20 non-members/$18 members. In-person tickets include a video link to relive the horrors at home! New this year: accessibilityfriendly, in-person performances on

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Amendment 78 could change oversight of state spending Measure is one of 3 on Colorado’s statewide ballot BY DANIEL DUCASSI THE COLORADO SUN

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A measure on Colorado’s fall ballot asks voters to change the way the state approves spending money from the federal government, legal settlements and other non-state sources. Amendment 78 would require the Colorado General Assembly to determine how the state uses what it defines as “custodial money,” funding the state receives from outside sources for specific purposes, like federal grant money and private donations. Supporters say the measure would bring greater accountability and transparency to state spending. But opponents see it as little more than a partisan ploy meant to hobble a Democratic administration. There’s a catch, though: A pending lawsuit challenging the measure’s placement on the ballot seeks to invalidate any votes cast for or against the measure, effectively blocking it altogether. The General Assembly currently appropriates state tax revenue through the budget process. But dollars that come in from outside of the state government are not typically subject to the legislative appropriation process. For example, Colorado received nearly $1.7 billion last year in federal relief money through the CARES Act that the Polis administration spent according to the governor’s executive order and without legislative approval. Amendment 78 would change the Colorado constitution and state law. It would require lawmakers to determine how the state spends that custodial money through a process that includes a public hearing with opportunities for the public to comment. All custodial funds would go into a centralized account, with interest from that account flowing into the state’s general fund. That could affect not just federal emergency relief funds and other federal support, but money from legal settlements, funding for transportation projects that are currently allocated by an independent commission and private gifts and donations, like those often collected by public colleges and universities. According to nonpartisan legislative staff, the legislature and state agencies would be forced to bring on new employees to deal with the new requirements to submit proposed spending of custodial money, amounting to at least $1 million in predicted costs for new staff. And while the purpose of spending may not change, lawmakers could choose to pay for different programs to achieve a required purpose. Michael Fields, who brought the

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measure, heads up a conservative organization called Colorado Rising Action, considered a dark-money group because it doesn’t reveal its donors. Fields previously served as the state director of Americans for Prosperity Colorado, associated with the national group, Americans for Prosperity, founded by wealthy business magnate brothers David and Charles Koch. Fields said he wants to increase public oversight by having all state spending go through the legislative process with a public hearing. He cited various examples of the kind of spending he thinks should be subject to legislative scrutiny. The Attorney General’s Office takes in money from legal settlements, settlements with drug companies related to the opioid crisis being a recent case. Fields noted that though settlement money typically comes with strings attached on how to spend it, interest from that money often has fewer restrictions. Fields also pointed to the practice of the governor’s office taking large contributions from private donors to pay for key staff. And Fields referenced all the federal money flowing into the state for pandemic relief as the type of spending for which he wants to see more oversight.

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Fields said when it comes to interest accumulating from custodial money, the measure gives state lawmakers the chance “decide what priorities make sense, education or roads or whatever else.” Fields predicted that should the measure pass, state agencies that have control over these types of custodial funds are “not going to be happy that, what we call the slush funds, are no longer going to be slush funds, they’re going to be a part of the normal process of budgeting.” The Attorney General’s Office declined to comment on the ballot measure because of the pending litigation. The Polis administration may be most affected by the measure as it controls state agencies that receive large sums of federal funding. The governor’s office declined to comment on the measure or how it would affect state agencies. Scott Wasserman, who leads the liberal-leaning Bell Policy Center, told The Sun that besides the legal arguments for why the Secretary of State’s Office shouldn’t have OK’d the question for voters on this year’s ballot, he has grave concerns about the policy implications. “If it passes, I think it’s going to be SEE AMENDMENT, P19

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Spiders: It’s that time of year Common spiders that sneak into your home and how to deal with them BY OLIVIA JEWELL LOVE OLOVE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

This time of year, eight-legged creatures can take a crisp fall breeze as an open invitation into our homes. James Fiala, owner of Environmental Pest Control, sees people dealing with spiders indoors during this time of year. “All spiders are going to try to get in. They try to overwinter is what they do,” he said. Fiala has some tips for unwelcome guests in your home as it gets colder. “Vacuum cleaners are very powerful pest control tools,” he said. He recommends vacuuming around the edges of your house and avoid storing things right by entry doors. “I always tell people: Minimize what you have by the foundation of the house, clear out the window wells of your house. Window wells are chronic for spiders, by the way.” Fiala says now is a great time to clean out your window wells, which you should be doing twice a year. They can serve as breeding grounds and hospitable habitats for spiders trying to overwinter in your home. He also says caulking, sealing and using weather-stripping around doors and windows can be good deterrents for insects and rodents. Fiala recommends if you see a spider that does not look friendly, do not be afraid to use your shop vacuum to get rid of it, or even break out the glue traps to mitigate future problems. Take a spin through this list of a few common spiders that could sneak into your house this fall. Funnel weaver spiders Funnel weaver spiders are the most common spiders found in Colorado homes this time of the year. These spiders are harmless to humans but resemble the brown

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a serious disruption to the way the state currently operates,” he said. He predicted the measure would drastically increase lawmakers’ workload by forcing them to appropriate a large assortment of different types of federal funding as well as funding from other sources that currently don’t require legislative approval. Democratic state Sen. Chris Hansen of Denver sits on the Joint Budget Committee. He said he thinks the measure is unnecessary, noting that the JBC already reviews custodial fund spending each year. And he echoed Wasserman’s conscern that the measure would require a lot more work from lawmakers as such custodial funds can come in throughout the year, not just when the General Assembly is in session. “The JBC and the legislature

The funnel spider is the most common spider found in homes. They are often mistaken for the brown recluse, but funnel spiders are darker brown and have black markings on PHOTOS COURTESY OF CSU EXTENSION the abdomen.

recluse, which does not naturally occur in Colorado. Funnel weaver spiders are darker brown and lack the characteristic “violin” shape that brown recluses have on their backs. Ground spiders Ground spiders usually reside under rocks or logs and only come out to hunt prey. When the weather turns cold, some species of ground spiders wander indoors. They are harmless to humans. Wolf spiders Wolf spiders are gray and brown, and some species can get quite large and are mistaken for tarantulas. Wolf spiders may enter areas of new development that disturb their habitat but are generally shy around humans. Larger species may bite. Widow spiders Widow spiders build their homes in dark undisturbed areas, like old animal burrows, window wells, cellars, garage corners and crawl spaces. Red and orange markings on the underside of the abdomen is a physical characteristic of a widow spider. The widow spider has a painful bite, and it contains nerve venom, which can be dangerous. would have to come in and be passing appropriations bills, pretty much all year round if this goes forward,” he said. “So I think there’s a lot of unintended consequences.” But beyond all of that, Wasserman fears the changes could be used to “create opportunities for political theater,” setting up legislative showdowns over hot-button topics like fetal-tissue research. “This essentially allows one legislative chamber to veto federal dollars that have already come here from the federal government,” he said. He also expressed concern that the measure would mean emergency funding from the federal government, such as pandemic relief, could get tied up in legislative red-tape that causes delays. And he said those delays could similarly tie up President Joe Biden’s new spending plan that still needs congressional approval. Hansen also raised that concern.

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The brown recluse is rare in Colorado. They are pale brown with long dark brown legs and have a violin shaped marking behind their head.

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Brown recluse spiders Brown Recluse spiders are rare in Colorado because of the climate. They can be found along the Mississippi Valley, and sometimes they hitch a ride on travelers into the state. The brown recluse has a characteristic “violin” marking on its back. The spider’s venom is damaging to human cells. This list is not all inclusive of the spiders in Colorado. To find more on common spiders in the area, CSU extension provides more information. “It’s going to really slow down the process of getting your emergency funds out the door, and that could have dire consequences,” Hansen said. Wasserman also highlighted the opaque nature of the organization backing the measure. “This isn’t something that came up from the grassroots,” he said “This is something that has been financed and put on the ballot for the express purpose of disrupting government and creating more uncertainty.” He surmised that it’s just a political game “to use this issue to attack the governor.” This story is from The Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support The Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun.com. The Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.

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For so many communities, arts centers are hubs of connection and creativity — places where people can go for entertainment and education. Which made the COVID-19 pandemic especially damaging, since so many arts centers were shut down to keep performers, staff and audiences safe. That’s the story with the University of Denver’s Robert and Judi Newman Center, 2344 E. Iliff Ave. in Denver, which went quiet for the bulk of the pandemic. But the center is returning to life, and by launching its 2021-22 season, is signaling it’s ready to be a hub for the community again. “The great thing about the Newman Center and places like it is the cultural infusion of ideas from elsewhere and the sharing of ideas,” said Aisha Ahmad-Post, executive director of the center. “This is a community home for so many different groups.” The returning season will feature performances from a range of artists, including the debut of Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with the legendary Wynton Marsalis, the Nashville Ballet with Rhiannon SEE NEWMAN, P22

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policy experts suggested students received less help with math at home than with reading — a concern when classrooms are occasionally shuttered because of coronavirus infections. The review lcomes two months after the release of state data that showed the pandemic accelerated performance differences between white students and students of color. The Keystone Policy Center also found that students in advanced grades are struggling understanding and retaining math skills. SAT results show that 44.2% of 11th graders met or exceeded expectations in math, with significant variation in students’ proficiency rates across districts. Students across the country are facing similar struggles. Test results from the Measure of Academic Progress (MAP), an assessment conducted across states to gauge students’ achievement levels and understand their academic growth in math, reading, language and science, reveal that students on average were eight to 12 points behind in math. Elementary school students are performing worse than their older peers. The decline in student math performance represents a fresh challenge at a time Colorado has been locked in a decadelong battle to bolster literacy rates, which also continue to lag. Educators and policy experts recognize that uncertainty and stress from the pandemic contributed to students’ trouble learning. But they also emphasize the need to begin helping students overcome losses in math now, warning that students will only fall further behind in math as they move on to more advanced courses. Students who lack math skills may be ill-equipped for the demands of future jobs, positioning the state to continue hiring workers from other states. But schools can’t completely dial down their focus on literacy for the sake of boosting kids’ math skills, said Van Schoales, senior policy director at the Keystone Policy Center.

“I think we have to walk and chew gum at the same time,” Schoales said. “We have to get more kids to read, and we have to get more kids to perform and know math.” The Keystone Policy Center analyzed data from across districts as well as achievement and district demographics. Participation rates for both CMAS tests and the SAT declined from 2019, diminishing the ability to draw conclusions from the data, Abramson said. Still, there are “enough consistent themes that we can draw inferences,” he said. “I think that we have a crisis, and I think that the state broadly speaking and policymakers need to dig into more specifically what some of the root causes of these results are,” Schoales said. Schoales offers one hypothesis as to why Colorado students are falling short in math compared to other subjects: Kids depend on schools to learn math more than literacy. Schoales noted that it’s easier for students to find extra support for reading than math, with more out-of-school programs and summer programs geared toward reading. He added that math is a subject many elementary school teachers say they find challenging to teach. But on the bright side, he noted, “it may be easier to catch kids up.” The math crisis is solvable, Schoales said, with many traditional and more creative ways to teach kids. But it will take different approaches for different students, particularly for students from low-income families. The data generally shows that those students are coming up short compared to more affluent peers, and the achievement gaps have grown. When helping those students in particular improve their math skills, teachers will have to first prioritize their mental and emotional wellbeing, Schoales said. If students aren’t excited to be at school, aren’t well fed and lack confidence, he said, “it’s really hard to get kids to learn, and it’s really hard to get kids to learn math, which is inherently for a lot of kids not something they want to take on.” The setback in students’ math performance doesn’t surprise Melissa Colsman, associate commissioner of student learning for the state education department.

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Colsman said that gaps in math are one of many issues exacerbated by the pandemic. “A workforce gap” in math teachers, math interventionists and tutors hasn’t helped either, she said, noting that a state education department survey in July showed that more than 75 of Colorado’s 178 school districts had openings for math teachers in grades 6-12. “Without having a qualified math teacher, it’s really hard for kids to make strides in mathematics,” Colsman said. The state board of education wants to prioritize federal stimulus

spending money to support students most impacted by the pandemic in grades 5-8, Colsman said. At the school level, educators must first assess whether students are meeting grade-level expectations and then split instructional time between helping students catch up while also making sure they stay on top of new coursework. That’s an approach Jason Cianfrance will use this year at Legacy High School in Broomfield where he teaches math. He said math teachers will also need to be diligent about narrowing the scope of their lessons SEE MATH, P22

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Giddens and flamenco greats Soledad Barrio and Noche Flamenca. Putting seasons together take months — even years — of effort, so many of the performers who are part of this year’s program were scheduled during the pandemic shut down, and now are finally getting the chance to connect with audiences. “A lot of these folks will be somewhat familiar to our audiences,” Ahmad-Post said. “These artists really revel in the ability to engage with each other, not just the audiences.” In addition to a source of highquality professional performance, the Newman Center is also ready to provide opportunities for children and young adults to immerse themselves in the arts through its Student Matinee Series and Musical Explorers. “When the pandemic started, we were working on reshaping the model of what we offered, and we were able to do what we could with things like virtual curriculum models,” said Luke Wachter, associate director of educational initiatives. “The direction we want to try to go in is to create really meaningful community partnerships. In the past, we existed as our own organization and entity, but we want to move our programing out-of-building and into the community.” As these efforts move forward, one of the key areas of focus is increasing equity and access for all those who want to participate. For Wachter, that means diversifying the center’s offerings, establishing new relationships and partnerships and reshaping its programs into more engaging forms. “A fundamental part of any education is providing a window into the world, and it’s equally as important for children to see themselves and their community reflected on the stage,” Wachter said. “Pairing windows and mirrors together make for a really equitable education.” As people re-enter the wider world, a lot has changed, and it will continue to change. But arts centers can still be a place to build

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to include only what students need to know to move forward. “Math is sort of unique in how it works and how it builds on itself,” Cianfrance said. “Every kid has different strengths and weaknesses.” Some students can immediately understand a problem after watching how it’s solved. Other students need more one-on-one attention, and some learn best by talking with other students, he said. “A lot of those things didn’t work as well in our first trial run of how to do online schooling,” Cianfrance said. He anticipates that some students will continue to lag in math skills but stressed that kids and teachers need to focus on progress as much as they do on grades.

The Dance Theatre of Harlem will perform at The Newman Center at DU on Jan. 14 and 15. Pictured is Alexandra Hutchinson and Derek Brockington showcasing the dance theater’s breadth PHOTO BY RACHEL NEVILLE of talent.

‘In the past, we existed as our own organization and entity, but we want to move our programing out-ofbuilding and into the community.’ Luke Wachter, associate director of educational initiatives something. And Ahmad-Post wants the community to take that chance again at the Newman Center. “The same way people showed up for restaurants, they should show up for the arts,” she said. “Take a chance, buy yourself a ticket, take a partner out on a date night. When people do give us a chance, they come back over and over again.”

His focus: “Are we making progress and are we doing it in a way that’s reasonably fast considering all of the factors at play?” If Colorado students continue to trail behind in math and lack basic skills, many jobs — including in-demand jobs in the trades — will simply be “out of reach” for them. That will only create more challenges for the state’s economy, which already relies heavily on recruiting skilled workers from other states to fill high-tech jobs. “For the most part,” Schoales said, “it’s masked our ability to prepare our own.”

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Win moves Warriors into league title chase BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Arapahoe, the state’s ninth-ranked Class 5A football team, used a strong defensive effort to upend second-ranked Cherry Creek, 13-10, in an Oct. 15 Centennial League game played at Littleton Public Schools Stadium. The Arapahoe Warriors moved to the front of the league title chase as the Centennial school’s defense pressured Creek most of the game and contained the Bruins’ offense while offensively controlling the ball long enough to keep the Cherry Creek defense busy. “Our defense all year has played well,” said Arapahoe coach Joe Nuu. “Our offensive line was unbelievable and kept us in the game, driving the ball. “If we were going to go out, we were going to swing with both barrels,” Nuu added. “If we had lost, people would say that was supposed to happen, so there was nothing to lose.” The Littleton district school improved to 3-0 in the league and 7-1 overall with league games remaining against Smoky Hill and Grandview. Arapahoe got two field goals from Sebastian Pucher

Arapahoe quarterback Cole Hansen calls a play in the Oct. 15 football game against PHOTOS BY JIM BENTON Cherry Creek at Littleton Public Schools Stadium.

and the senior linebacker Jack Weiler got the game deciding touchdown early in the fourth quarter with a 42yard interception return. Creek quarterback Christian Hammond, who was was under pressure from the Warriors’ defensive line the entire game, scrambled and forced a throw which Weiler picked off for a pick-six. “I give all the credit to the D line on the interception,” said Weiler. “They caused the pressure. He (Hammond) was going out and saw him kind of go back and I though he better not throw that and he did. I was ready for it. “We knew we were good,’ continued Weiler. “We

showed it all year. We shut them down. That was one of their lowest scoring games in years. Our defense played well and that was a heck of a statement by us.” Injury-riddled Cherry Creek, the two-time defending state champions, is now 2-1 in league play and 6-2 overall. “They’ve (the Warriors) been good all year and I congratulate Joe and his staff,” said Creek coach Dave Logan. “Arapahoe played very well. They were good on both sides of the ball, their kids were physcial and we congratulate them. We got SEE FOOTBALL, P24

Arapahoe’s Dj Montoya (24) gains some yardage in the Oct. 15 football game against Cherry Creek at Littleton Public Schools Stadium.

Hansen looks to the sideline in the Oct. 15 football game against Cherry Creek at Littleton Public Schools Stadium

Legend makes Chaparral fight for volleyball win Titans take two sets before Wolverines pull away in fifth BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Chaparral’s Afton Thompson (13) delivers a serve during the Oct. 14 match between Chaparral and Legend. The Wolverines captured the Continental League championship with a 3-2 win over the PHOTO BY JIM BENTON Titans.

Chaparral’s girls volleyball team had not lost a set in its last six matches, dating back to Sept. 19. However, the Wolverines lost two sets on Oct. 14 in a match against Parker rival Legend, but Chap still prevailed to come away with a 3-2 win after a dramatic 17-15 victory in the 15-point deciding fifth set. The win gave the Wolverines, ranked third in the final CHSAANow.com final 5A poll, the outright Continental League championship with one league game

still remaining. Chap is 9-0 in the league and has a 16-2 overall record. Legend slipped to 6-3 and 13-9 overall. “We hadn’t lost a set in a while,” said Chap coach Amanda West. “We haven’t seen a lot of competition — not that teams haven’t competed well. We haven’t seen a team like Legend that took us out of our system. We can compete in the hard building and we did that. “Both teams competed really well and kept making adjustments. This will help us down the road. It taught the players a lesson about high-level, high-stress games, so we’re excited to come out with a win.” Chap notched its 12th straight win with the conquest of Legend, and the Wolverines had to work hard to keep their winning

streak alive. Legend won the first and third sets (25-22 and 25-20) while Chap took the second and fourth by identical 25-17 scores in the match played before a capacity crowd at the Chaparral gym. In the fifth set, Legend held a couple early threepoint advantages, but with the score deadlocked at 15, Sophia Mason had a kill and Chap got the match set point on a mishit ball. Katie Dalton, a 5-foot-11 senior, had 29 kills and five blocks to pace the Wolverines. Mason finished with 15 kills and eight blocks. Ella Vogel had 23 digs and Macy Buso had 40 assists and seven blocks for Chap. “Katie Dalton is always a rock star for us,” added West. “We want to get her SEE VOLLEYBALL, P24

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Legend junior Ania Swartzendruber had 16 kills and 11 digs in the Oct 14 match against rival Chaparral. The Wolverines won the match, 3-2, and claimed the outright Continental League girls volleyball title. PHOTO BY JIM BENTON

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the ball when we can. My libero (Vogel) sees what they are doing, does the right thing every time and makes a lot of plays for us.” Junior Ania Swartzendruber led the Titans with 16 kills and also had 11 digs. Lilly Holmes led the team with 19 digs while Regan Kadel had

40 assists. “It was a great match,” said Legend coach Travis Underwood. “The girls executed our game plan and we knew it would be a match of energy, runs and crazy plays. We walked out with heads high knowing we pushed the top team in the state to five sets. Playing Chap is always a great atmosphere and with it being later in the season gives a great chance to experience playoff volleyball.”

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what we deserved. “We have been banged up and our kids hung in there,” Logan added. We roughed the punter but we hung in there. We thought we would find a way to win the game. It was a big win for Arapahoe and we’ll find out who is able to play physically. We’ve been hit hard with injuries especially to running backs but I don’t want that to be the theme.” Cherry Creek, trailing by three points, held Arapahoe deep in the Warriors territory, forced a punt with 2:04 to play. However, the Bruins roughed the kicker to give Arapahoe a first down and the Warriors ran out the clock. Creek closes the season against Eaglecrest and Smoky Hill.

Cherry Creek quarterback Christian Hammond (1) was under pressure from the Arapahoe defense the entire game and was forced to scramble. Arapahoe notched a 13-10 win over the Bruins in the game played Oct. 15. PHOTO BY JIM BENTON

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Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Legals Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0053-2021 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 24, 2021, 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) JonPaul Aragon and Patricia J. Aragon Original Beneficiary(ies) Colorado Credit Union Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Colorado Credit Union Date of Deed of Trust January 02, 2015 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 06, 2015 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D5002461 Original Principal Amount $27,599.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $26,776.00

ing to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) THI NUENG BORISAT LLC A/K/A THI NUEGN BORISAT LLC Original Beneficiary(ies) INDEPENDENT BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt INDEPENDENT BANK (dba Independent Financial), a Texas state banking association Date of Deed of Trust February 14, 2019 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 15, 2019 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D9013624 Original Principal Amount $1,465,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $1,461,752.71 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 27 and 28, Block 1, Enwood Addition to Englewood, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

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.

Also known by street and number as: 34833487 South Broadway Avenue, Englewood, CO 80113.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

NOTICE OF SALE

Lot 4, Block 14, Southglenn, Third Filing, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

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

Also known by street and number as: 6730 South Downing Circle West, Centennial, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/15/2021, 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: 10/21/2021 Last Publication: 11/18/2021 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 11/17/2021, 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: 9/23/2021 Last Publication: 10/21/2021 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: 07/20/2021 Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

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;

Richard D. Beller #33791 Ringenberg & Beller, P.C. 1000 Centre Avenue, Suite 150, Fort Collins, CO 80526 (970) 482-1056 Attorney File # 3483 S BROADWAY AVE

DATE: 08/24/2021 Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee

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.

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Harry L. Simon, P.C. #7942 Harry L. Simon, P.C. 10200 East Girard Avenue, Building B, Suite 120, Denver, CO 80231 (303) 758-6601 Attorney File # 6730 S DOWNING CIRCLE W 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. 0053-2021 First Publication: 10/21/2021 Last Publication: 11/18/2021 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0038-2021 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 20, 2021, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relat-

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO. 0038-2021 First Publication: 9/23/2021 Last Publication: 10/21/2021 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0039-2021 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 20, 2021, 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) VLADIMIR N KOSTICH Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, 1NC, AS NOMINEE FOR COLDWELL BANKER MORTGAGE Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wilmington Trust, National Association, as Successor Trustee to Citibank, N.A, as trustee for Bear Stearns Second Lien Trust 2007-SV1, MortgageBacked Certificates, Series 2007-SV1 Date of Deed of Trust

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September 19, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 28, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B5146010 Original Principal Amount $25,560.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $18,426.05 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. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION Also known by street and number as: 2848 WEST CENTENIAL DRIVE #K, LITTLETON, CO 80123. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 11/17/2021, 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: 9/23/2021 Last Publication: 10/21/2021 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: 07/20/2021 Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Anna Johnston #51978 Ryan Bourgeois #51088 Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557 Randall Chin #31149 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000009272485 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 0039-2021 LEGAL DESCRIPTION CONDOMINIUM UNIT K, THE STEEPLECHASE III CONDOMINIUMS TOGETHER WITH GARAGE NO. K, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF, RECORDED ON AUGUST 26, 1998 AT RECEPTION NO. A8135483 IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR THE STEEPLECHASE III CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED ON MAY 28, 1997 AT RECEPTION NO. A7062094, IN SAID RECORDS, FIRST AMENDMENT RECORDED JUNE 10, 1997 AT RECEPTION NO. A7068621, SECOND AMENDMENT RECORDED AUGUST 26, 1997 AT RECEPTION NO. A7106125, THIRD AMENDMENT RECORDED SEPTEMBER 25, 1997 AT RECEPTION NO. A7133751, FIFTH AMENDMENT RECORDED NOVEMBER 14, 1997 AT RECEPTION NO. A7144586 AND APRIL 15, 1998 AT RECEPTION NO. A8054388, SIXTH AMENDMENT RECORDED APRIL 28, 1998 AT RECEPTION NO. AA8062276, SEVENTH AMENDMENT RECORDED APRIL 29, 1998 AT RECEPTION NO. A8062278, EIGHTH AMENDMENT RECORDED JUNE 11, 1998 AT RECEPTION NO. A8112705 AND TENTH AMENDMENT RECORDED AUGUST 26, 1998 AT RECEPTION NO. A8135482. COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Legal Notice NO. 0039-2021 First Publication: 9/23/2021 Last Publication: 10/21/2021 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

of the City of Sheridan acting as the Local Licensing Authority on October 25, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Sheridan City Hall, 4101 S. Federal Blvd., Sheridan, CO 80110.

City and County Public Notice CITY OF ENGLEWOOD NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE On the 18th day of October 2021, the City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado, approved on first reading the following Council Bill:

Names of the Members are: Paul Gremse, Lynn Peterson and Buddy McGee All interested parties may express opinions in person at the Public Hearing or in writing to be received by the City Clerk by 4:30 p.m. on October 25, 2021. Anyone wishing to speak at the Public Hearing may sign a speaker’s list at the door. ARLENE SAGEE, CMC, CITY CLERK

BY AUTHORITY COUNCIL BILL NO. 51 INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SIERRA A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 12, CHAPTER 2, SECTION 3, SUBSECTION B, OF THE ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ESTABLISHING WASTEWATER (SANITARY SEWER) RATES IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH.. Copies of the aforesaid council bill are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, City of Englewood, Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado 80110 or it can be found at http:// www.englewoodco.gov, Government, Legal/Public Notices. Legal Notice No. 301180 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Englewood Herald

Legal Notice No. 301167 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice CITY OF ENGLEWOOD NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE On the 18th day of October 2021, the City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado, adopted on final reading the following Ordinance: BY AUTHORITY ORDINANCE NO. 48 SERIES OF 2021 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE SOUTH PLATTE RENEW FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022. (Council Bill No. 46)

Public Notice CITY OF ENGLEWOOD NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE On the 18th day of October 2021, the City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado, adopted on final reading the following Ordinance: BY AUTHORITY ORDINANCE NO. 47 SERIES OF 2021 AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE TAX LEVY IN MILLS UPON EACH DOLLAR OF THE ASSESSED VALUATION OF ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO. (Council Bill No. 48) Copies of the aforesaid council bill are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, City of Englewood, Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado 80110 or it can be found at http:// www.englewoodco.gov, Government, Legal/Public Notices.

Copies of the aforesaid council bill are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, City of Englewood, Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado 80110 or it can be found at http:// www.englewoodco.gov, Government, Legal/Public Notice. Legal Notice No. 301175 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice CITY OF ENGLEWOOD NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE On the 18th day of October 2021, the City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado, approved on first reading the following Council Bill: BY AUTHORITY COUNCIL BILL NO. 52 INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SIERRA A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 12, CHAPTER 2, SECTION 8 OF THE ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE 2000 REGARDING WASTEWATER (SANITARY SEWER) CONNECTION AND COLLECTION FEES.

Legal Notice No. 301177 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice CITY OF ENGLEWOOD NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE On the 18th day of October 2021, the City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado, approved on first reading the following Council Bill: BY AUTHORITY COUNCIL BILL NO. 50 INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SIERRA

A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING STORM WATER UTILITY AND ENTERPRISE FUND USER FEES IN ACCORDANCE WITH TITLE 12, CHAPTER 5, SECTION 4, SUBSECTION E, OF THE ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE 2000. Copies of the aforesaid council bill are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, City of Englewood, Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado 80110 or it can be found at http:// www.englewoodco.gov, Government, Legal/Public Notices. Legal Notice No. 301179 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice CITY OF SHERIDAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO THE LIQUOR LAWS OF THE STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT VERLE HUFFMAN POST 9644 D/B/A VFW 9644 located at 2680 W. Hampden Ave. by application dated August 19, 2021, has requested the licensing authority of the City of Sheridan to grant a Tavern License for VERLE HUFFMAN POST 9644 D/B/A VFW 9644 located at 2680 W. Hampden Ave., Sheridan, CO 80110 to sell malt, vinous, and spirituous liquors. A Public Hearing to consider the application has been scheduled to be held before the City Council

CITY OF ENGLEWOOD NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE On the 18th day of October 2021, the City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado, adopted on final reading the following Ordinance: BY AUTHORITY ORDINANCE NO. 45 SERIES OF 2021 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022. (Council Bill No. 45) Copies of the aforesaid council bill are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, City of Englewood, Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado 80110 or it can be found at http://www.englewoodco.gov, Government, Legal/Public Notices. Legal Notice No. 301174 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice CITY OF ENGLEWOOD NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE On the 18th day of October 2021, the City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado, adopted on

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Public Notices final reading the following Ordinance: BY AUTHORITY ORDINANCE NO. 44 SERIES OF 2021 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (IGA) REGARDING FUNDING OF MAJOR DRAINAGEWAY PLANNING FOR AND FLOOD HAZARD AREA DELINEATION FOR LITTLE DRY CREEK BETWEEN THE URBAN DRAINAGE AND FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD. (Council Bill No. 40) Copies of the aforesaid council bill are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, City of Englewood, Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado 80110 or it can be found at http://www.englewoodco.gov, Government, Legal/Public Notices. Legal Notice No. 301171 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice CITY OF ENGLEWOOD NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE On the 18th day of October 2021, the City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado, adopted on final reading the following Ordinance: BY AUTHORITY ORDINANCE NO. 46 SERIES OF 2021 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR ALL MUNICIPAL PURPOSES IN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2022, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2022, CONSTITUTING WHAT IS TERMED THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION BILL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022. (Council Bill No. 44) Copies of the aforesaid council bill are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, City of Englewood, Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado 80110 or it can be found at http://www.englewoodco.gov, Government, Legal/Public Notices. Legal Notice No. 301173 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Englewood Herald

BY AUTHORITY COUNCIL BILL NO. 49 INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SIERRA A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7, CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE A, SECTION 7-1A-3 OF ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE AUTHORIZING OFF-LEASH DOG PRIVILEGES AT CERTAIN LOCATIONS DURING ESTABLISHED HOURS. Copies of the aforesaid council bill are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, City of Englewood, Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado 80110 or it can be found at http:// www.englewoodco.gov, Government, Legal/Public Notices. Legal Notice No. 301178 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice CITY OF ENGLEWOOD NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE On the 18th day of October 2021, the City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado, adopted on final reading the following Ordinance: BY AUTHORITY ORDINANCE NO. 49 SERIES OF 2021 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE SOUTH PLATTE RENEW PURPOSES IN THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2022, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2022, CONSTITUTING WHAT IS TERMED THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION BILL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022. (Council Bill No. 47) Copies of the aforesaid council bill are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, City of Englewood, Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado 80110 or it can be found at http:// www.englewoodco.gov, Government, Legal/Public Notices. Legal Notice No. 301176 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Englewood Herald

Bids and Settlements

Public Notice

CITY OF ENGLEWOOD

NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE

On or about October 1, 2021 the City of Englewood will make final payment to:

On the 18th day of October 2021, the City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado, adopted on final reading the following Ordinance: BY AUTHORITY ORDINANCE NO. 50 SERIES OF 2021 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FIFIELD ENGLEWOOD STATION PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) LOCATED AT 1070 WEST HAMPDEN AVENUE IN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO. (Council Bill No. 42) Copies of the aforesaid council bill are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, City of Englewood, Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado 80110 or it can be found at http://www.englewoodco.gov, Government, Legal/Public Notices. Legal Notice No. 301172 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice CITY OF ENGLEWOOD NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE On the 18th day of October 2021, the City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado, approved on first reading the following Council Bill:

J.R. Filanc Construction Company, Inc. 455 W. 115th Avenue, Suite 3 Northglenn, CO, 80234 For construction of: Civil-Electrical Improvements Project Any claims relating to this contract must be filed with Jackie Loh, Director of Finance & Administrative Services, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado 80110-2373, (303) 762-2416, prior to October 1st, 2021. Jackie Loh Director of Finance & Administrative Services City of Englewood, Colorado Legal Notice No. 301162 First Publication: October 14, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT On or about October 28th, 2021 the City of Englewood will make final payment to: Colt & Steel Corporation 7464 Arapahoe Road, Suite B8 Boulder CO, 80301 For construction of: 2020 Alley Grading & Stabilization Any claims relating to this contract must be filed with Jackie Loh Director of Finance & Admin-

istrative Services, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado 80110-2373, (303) 762-2416, prior to October 28th, 2021. Jackie Loh Director of Finance & Administrative Services City of Englewood, Colorado Legal Notice No. 301161 First Publication: October 14, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Englewood Herald

Water Court Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO SEPTEMBER 2021 WATER RESUME PUBLICATION TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN WATER DIV. 1 Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notified that the following is a resume of all water right applications and certain amendments filed in the Office of the Water Clerk during the month of SEPTEMBER 2021 for each County affected. 21CW3172 (15CW3038, 91CW110, 83CW299) APPLICATION FOR FINDING OF REASONABLE DILIGENCE AND TO MAKE ABSOLUTE IN ARAPAHOE COUNTY 1. Name and address of Applicant: Glenmoor Country Club, c/o Ryan Norris, General Manager, 110 Glenmoor Drive, Cherry Hills Village, CO 80110, (303) 781-3000, c/o David S. Hayes, Hayes Poznanovic Korver LLC, 1999 Broadway, Suite 3200, Denver, Colorado 80202, (303) 825-1980. 2. Name of structures: A. Glenmoor Ditch. B. Greenwood Gulch Pumping Plant. 3. Description of conditional water rights: A. Glenmoor Ditch: i. Prior decrees: The original decree was entered on October 3, 1988, in Case No. 83CW299, District Court, Water Division 1. On May 3, 1995, in Case No. 94CW195, a decree was entered making the Glenmoor Ditch partially absolute and continuing the remaining conditional water rights. On July 21, 1995, in Case No. 91CW110, a decree was entered allowing the use of the Greenwood Gulch Pumping Plant as an alternate point of diversion for the Glenmoor Ditch absolute and conditional water rights. On December 9, 2002, in Case No. 01CW75, a decree was entered regarding the Glenmoor Ditch making additional water rights absolute and continuing the remaining conditional water rights. On April 22, 2009, in Case No. 08CW294, a decree was entered continuing the remaining conditional portion of the Glenmoor Ditch water right. On September 11, 2015, in Case No. 15CW3038, a decree was entered continuing the remaining conditional water rights. ii. Location: a. The original decreed location of the Glenmoor Ditch headgate is in the SE1/4 SE1/4 Section 12, T. 5 S, R. 68 W, 6th P.M., Arapahoe County, at a point which bears North 44° 48' 13" West a distance of 165 feet from the SE corner of Section 12, as depicted on the map attached to the Application as Exhibit A, available for inspection at the office of the Water Clerk or via Colorado Courts E-filing. b. The decreed location of the Greenwood Gulch Pumping Plant is at a point in Section 12, T.5 S, R.68 W, 6th P.M., Arapahoe County, approximately 1,250 feet West of the East section line and 2,500 North of the South section line of said Section 12, as depicted on Exhibit A. iii. Source: Greenwood Gulch, tributary to Little Dry Creek, tributary to the South Platte River, and natural runoff. iv. Appropriation date: July 1, 1983. v. Amount: 0.95 c.f.s., absolute, and 1.27 c.f.s., conditional, for irrigation and fish culture; 2.22 c.f.s., conditional, for all other uses. vi. Use: Irrigation on 180 acres, fish culture, substitution, replacement, plans for augmentation and exchange of water. All uses to be for operation of a golf course and associated facilities. vii. Other: The water rights for the Glenmoor Ditch are part of an integrated system of water rights which includes, without limitation, the absolute and conditional water rights for the Glenmoor Ponds for use on the Glenmoor Golf Course. B. Greenwood Gulch Pumping Plant: i. Prior Decrees: The original decree was entered on July 21, 1995 in Case No. 91CW110, District Court, Water Division 1. On December 31, 2002, in Case No. 01CW116, a decree was entered continuing the conditional water rights for the Greenwood Gulch Pumping Plant. On April 22, 2009, in Case No. 08CW295, a decree was entered continuing the remaining conditional portion of the Greenwood Gulch Pumping Plant water right. On September 11, 2015, in Case No. 15CW3038, a decree was entered continuing the remaining conditional water rights. ii. Location: The point of diversion is at a point in Section 12, T. 5 S., R. 68 W., 6th P.M., Arapahoe County, approximately 1,250 feet West of the East section line and 2,500 feet North of the South section

line of said Section 12, as depicted on Exhibit A. iii. Source: Greenwood Gulch, tributary to Little Dry Creek, tributary to the South Platte River. iv. Appropriation date: December 20, 1991. v. Amount: 5.0 c.f.s., conditional. vi. Use: Irrigation, recreation, piscatorial, and aesthetic purposes on the Glenmoor Golf Course and Country Club, by direct use and/or by storage in three on-channel ponds located on the golf course known as the Glenmoor North Pond, the Glenmoor West Pond, and the Glenmoor East Pond, which were decreed in Case No. 83CW300, Water Division No. 1 (collectively, the “Ponds”), and such other ponds as the Applicant may onstruct. Water will also be used for augmentation, exchange, substitution, and replacement purposes. vii. Other: The water rights for the Greenwood Gulch Pumping Plant are part of an integrated system of water rights which includes each of the Ponds and the absolute and conditional water rights for the Glenmoor Ditch for use on the Glenmoor Golf Course, including, without limitation, the rights decreed in Case No. 83CW299, Water Division No. 1. 4. Detailed outline of work done to complete project and apply water to beneficial use: During the Diligence Period (September 2015 to present), the Applicant has taken steps diligently to develop the conditional water rights for the Glenmoor Ditch and Greenwood Gulch Pumping Plant, including, without limitation, the activities outlined in the application, available for inspection at the office of the Water Clerk or via Colorado Courts E-filing. The list is not intended to be all inclusive and may be supplemented by additional evidence at any hearing in this matter. 5. Claim to make absolute: On June 25, 2016, the Glenmoor Ditch diverted water for beneficial use at the rate of 2.22 c.f.s.; in addition, on the same date, the Greenwood Gulch Pumping Plant diverted water for beneficial use at the rate of 0.1 c.f.s. The call, diversion and accounting records attached to the Application as Exhibit B, (available for inspection at the office of the Water Clerk or via Colorado Courts E-filing) documents such diversions. 5. Name(s) and address(es) of owner(s) or reputed owners of the land upon which any new diversion or storage structure, or modification to any existing diversion or storage structure is or will be constructed or upon which water is or will be stored, including any modification to the existing storage pool: The land upon which the Glenmoor Ditch and Greenwood Gulch Pumping Plant are located is owned by the Applicant. WHEREFORE, Applicant respectfully requests that the Court enter a decree making the Glenmoor Ditch absolute at its full rate of 2.22 c.f.s., and the Greenwood Gulch Pumping Plant partially absolute as set forth in Paragraph 5, above, and continuing in full force and effect any remaining conditional amounts of the water rights described in Paragraph 3 above. WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of NOVEMBER 2021 (forms available on www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office) and must be filed as an Original and include $192.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or certificate of such service of mailing shall be filed with the Water Clerk. Legal Notice No. 301165 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Englewood Herald

Storage Liens/Vehicle Titles

representation or warranty that the units contain said inventories. 0F041 NATASHA R. IVORY P.O. Box 2368 Englewood, CO 80150 Furniture, Bicycles, Bedding, Luggage, Bags, Misc. Boxes All purchased goods are sold “as is” and must be removed within 72 hours from the day of sale. This sale is subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between landlord and obligated party. See www.storagetreasures.com for terms and sale rules. Legal Notice No. 301163 First Publication: October 14, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Englewood Herald

Notice to Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of STEVEN LEE MILLER, a/k/a STEVEN L. MILLER, a/k/a STEVEN MILLER, Deceased Case Number 2021PR30934 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado or on or before February 8, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. /s/ Anne B. Jorgensen Anne B. Jorgensen, Esq. Attorney to the Personal Representative Jorgensen, Brownell & Pepin, P.C. 900 S. Main St. #100 Longmont, CO 80501 Legal Notice No. 301150 First Publication: October 7, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Englewood Herald PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Monique Elizabeth Madison, deceased Case Number: 2021PR031025 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 February 21, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Eva Staley, Personal Representative 600 17th Street, Suite 2800 S Denver, Colorado 80202 Legal Notice No. 301166 First publication: October 21, 2021 Last publication: November 4, 2021 Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Madlyn Theresa Raugland, aka Madlyn Teresa Raugland, aka Madlyn T. Raugland, aka Madlyn Raugland, aka Maggie Theresa Raugland, aka Maggie T. Raugland, aka Maggie Raugland, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31073 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 7, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Teresa Marie Raugland Personal Representative 4555 Mallard Way Missoula, MT 59808 Legal Notice No. 301151 First Publication: October 7, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Englewood Herald

Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF LIENED PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that a public sale will be held online at www.storagetreasures.com to begin on or after 9:30 a.m. on 10-22-2021 with close of sale to be on or after 9:30 a.m. on 10-282021. BROOKRIDGE SELF-STORAGE will sell to satisfy the lien on the property stored at 101 E. Centennial Avenue, Englewood, CO 80113 by the following persons. The inventories listed below were notated by the tenants at the time of rental. BROOKRIDGE SELF-STORAGE makes no

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