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Littleton Schools mask mandate spurs objections Presenters keep their cool as they speak against rule BY RACHEL LORENZ SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

citizens to vote directly for the Littleton’s mayor. The mayor’s role will not change, however. Mayors will still preside over council meetings, and will remain one of seven equal votes on city council. Three candidates are running for mayor: Kyle Schlachter, Jon Buck and Carol Fey.

No signs. No lines. No outbursts. Yet more than half the people who gave public comment at the Aug. 26 Littleton Public Schools board meeting spoke against the new mask-wearing requirement that the district announced the previous week. “This is power versus parental rights,” the third speaker from the audience said. “It’s force versus freedom. And it’s mandate versus choice.” Although the board was not scheduled to discuss or vote on COVID-safety policies, the district’s recent change in mask guidelines for students in preschool through sixth grade drew five community members and their supporters to the meeting to express opposition. The policy change is a result of the Tri-County Health Department’s Aug. 17 order requiring masks for all children ages 2 to 11 years old in all indoor school and child-care settings. “Littleton Public Schools is required by law to follow these public health orders,” Superintendent Brian Ewert wrote in an Aug. 19 letter to the district’s families. Citing data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and from Tri-County Health, the third speaker explained why he felt the public health order was “baseless

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Lost Coffee expands to Littleton Shop opens at roastery location along Littleton Boulevard BY SHANNA MAXCY SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

A gas station, a tire shop, an ARC donation drop-off … the building at 1190 W. Littleton Blvd. has had

many identities over the years. For the past year it has been the location of Lost Coffee’s roaster. And at the end of June, it opened as a coffee shop as well. “The idea here with opening this store is a way to allow for customers to be able to see us roasting and get that full experience,” said Danielle Wagner, manager of Lost Coffee in Littleton. “So they know how we care about the beans from the green stage all the way to the

end production of the perfect cup of coffee.” Lost Coffee was started by owner Scott Gaerte in 2010 as a food truck and expanded into its first location in Castle Rock within the following year. Since then, it grew to three locations in Castle Rock, one in Aurora, and the newest location in Littleton. Beans for all shops as well as SEE COFFEE, P6

Littleton City Council pool finalized Voters will elect four members in fall balloting BY SHANNA MAXCY SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Voters in Littleton will elect a mayor and three other members of the city council in November.

This election will mark the first time in many years that citizens will directly elect the city’s mayor. Seats up for election include mayor, District 1, District 3 and atlarge. All will be four-year terms. In 2020, Littleton voters approved Ballot Question 3A, which allows

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Plus-size Littleton woman documents Kilimanjaro Film screening brings body positive movement to Elbert County BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

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The body positive movement — which promotes acceptance of all bodies of any size, weight or appearance — is gaining momentum in Colorado as plus-size women and men build confidence and take on challenges. The Aug. 5 screening of the award-winning documentary “Kili Big” in the Spring Valley Ranch community of Elbert County, an event promoted on social media, offered a look at one Colorado woman’s experience hiking 19,341-foot Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and her journey to defy societal odds of what big bodies can achieve. Kara Hardman of Littleton, a 30-year-old woman who identifies as plus-size and fat, climbed Kilimanjaro with 19 other plus-size, fatidentifying, or nonbinary people in 2019 with the organizations WHOA and Trek 2 Kili. The hikers call themselves the “Curvy Kili Crew,”

Movie poster for the documentary film COURTESY OF KILI BIG FILM OFFICIAL “Kili Big.”

a group of mostly strangers who came together from across the globe to conquer Kilimanjaro, considered to be the highest single free-standing mountain in the world. Throughout the six-day trek, Hardman and the Curvy Kili Crew hiked more than 45 miles in roughly 40 hours, proving that people in larger bodies can achieve great feats. SEE FILM, P3

CORRECTION In a story in the Aug. 25 edition of this newspaper, with the headline “COVID cases rise; doctors frustrated with unvaccinat-

ed,” the name of Dr. Eric Lung was misspelled. Also, Children’s Hospital Colorado was misidentified.

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At the film screening, Hardman emotionally shared her story with those in attendance, explaining in detail her journey up the mountain, including her triumphs, struggles, and the community she built along the way. The majority of those present were members of Denver’s body-positive fat community, “Denver Fatties.” Hardman sat among the small group, teary-eyed with tissues in hand as she relived her hike up Mount Kilimanjaro. She provided insider commentary along with the documentary, describing the scenery, her fellow plus-size hikers, and the exciting milestones she hit along the hike. Each time she would see herself on screen, Hardman would gleefully shout out: “That’s me!” Hardman explained different facets of her trip in a Q&A interview with Colorado Community Media. What was your experience like as a plus-size person hiking one of the world’s tallest mountains? “It felt powerful and like not a single person could mess with us because we had the power of 19 other fat people standing behind us.” Did you have any struggles on your hike? “I got a food/waterborne illness, so that was difficult to deal with. It was also very hard mentally to breathe at elevation and continue walking hours on end.”

How would you describe the communitybuilding or bonding you did with others on the hike? “There was not much time to get to know people before having to be completely vulnerable with them during this new physical and emotional experience. We bonded quickly and I especially bonded with my tent mate. She will be my friend forever because of what we went through together.” What advice do you have for plus-size or fat-identifying people who are nervous to get outside and explore joyful movement? “Find a current or new friend who is fat and go with them! Fat joy in nature is the best!” Hardman said she has always been passionate about the outdoors, even prior to her experience hiking Mount Kilimanjaro. In 2018, she and co-founder Arwen Turner created a company called WNDR Outdoors that “strives to increase representation of larger-bodied folks outdoors by creating technical outdoor apparel in extended sizes and by providing size inclusive events.” The “Kili Big” documentary recently won Best Jury Documentary at the Bentonville Film Festival, an annual diversity-focused event in Arkansas. The film will also be shown at the Chagrin Documentary Film Festival in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. To stream the film at the Chagrin Documentary Film Festival in October, visit chagrinfilmfest.org. To learn more about the sponsoring organizations for Hardman’s hike, visit whoatravel.com/whoa-plus and trek2kili.com. For more information on Hardman’s size-inclusive outdoor company, please visit wndroutdoors.com.

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Veteran finds healing and meaning through farming BY CLARISSA GUY ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS

For Zephrine Hanson, farming is healing. She believes a garden reflects your mental and physical health. “Maybe I’m not giving myself enough water. Maybe I’m not being patient with the seeds I’ve planted. Maybe I need to spend some more time getting the weeds out of my garden,” she said. Zephrine Hanson is the lavender farmer at Denver Botanic Gardens’ Chatfield Farms site, near the Jefferson County section of Littleton. While Hanson was very interested in farming at a young age, it took her a few decades to find her way to it. Hanson joined the Air Force after high school and became a photojournalist. When she left the Air Force after eight years, her passion for health, healing, and wellness — for herself and her family — became a priority. Hanson, her husband, and three children moved to Colorado, and she began talking with other veterans about her passions. A fellow veteran shared information about the Chatfield Farms Veterans Program that helps veterans develop valuable skills for a career in farm-

ing. Hanson applied. The program consists of what Hanson calls “university work” or “bookwork” as well as hands-on work with the plants. The time spent with plants was very healing for her, “even when it’s a bit noisy,” she said, laughing as a small plane hummed overhead. During the program, the veterans worked with lavender, which Hanson already had a personal connection with: Her children had eczema when they were younger, and she frequently made them a natural body butter with the plant. While in the program, Hanson made it again as a gift — a gift of physical healing. She asked her instructors what was going to happen to all the lavender, which is primarily used for display. “They said, ‘Go ahead, Zephrine, have at it,’” she recalled. And so she became in charge of maintaining the lavandins — yes, lavandins. Lavandin is a naturally occurring hybrid of English lavender (the most wellknown type) and Portuguese lavender. While there are many differences between lavandin and lavenders, the most prominent are in size,

oil production, and smell. Hanson explained that lavandin is generally taller, produces more oil (although considered lower quality), and smells more herbal, or “medicinal.” Lavandins are also sterile. Hanson also started her own farm after finishing the veteran’s program in 2017. Hampden Farms in southeast Denver is a “backyard micro farm and also a farm business,” she explained. Its mission, as stated on its website, “is to accelerate food security and community wealth building ... through the investment in agricultural entrepreneurship, valueadded crops and products.” She quickly found how difficult it was to make a living as a farmer. “And that’s unacceptable,” she declared. Through her farm, she hopes to be a source of community connection. Working with organizations like Frontline Farming, East Denver Food Hub, and Mile-High Farmers, Hanson focuses on “how to grow a business while farming and make it profitable. Farmers should have thriving wages. Ag workers should have thriving wages.” In this work, she weaves in her lavender. She is currently looking at how profitable

Zephrine Hanson is the lavender farmer at Denver Botanic Gardens’ PHOTO BY CLARISSA GUY / ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS Chatfield Farms site.

lavender can be while collaborating with the farming community. Profitability can be challenged by various factors. “We lost plants this year, right? So that’s going to impact how much money you can make with lavender,” she explained. Through her connection with the gardens, she provides locally-sourced lavender to companies and organizations in the area. Hanson hopes to continue collaborating with organizations that are already doing this work. “They already have products,” she said. “They already are working on hubs. They do workshops and

classes. What they do need is financial support. They don’t need anybody to tell them how to do it.” Hanson believes that this work — community wealth building — is also a form of healing. “All these things are connected. Like that’s what people don’t understand… Everything you do in farming connects you to healing.” This story is from Rocky Mountain PBS, a nonprofit public broadcaster providing community stories 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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Danielle Wagner, manager of Lost Coffee in Littleton, pours an iced latte.

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wholesale and retail are roasted out of the Littleton shop. But opening the doors to the public in Littleton had setbacks. The first opening date was set for March 2020. Then the pandemic hit. Opening was pushed back to October 2020. Then January 2021. “Everything got pushed back,”

Wagner said. “Finding contractors to finish within a certain time was really hard. The company took a hit to our business, so there was a lack of funds to get open. It’s been a struggle.” But Wagner said the community support in their first month of business has been overwhelming. One of the things that’s important for Lost Coffee is to work with coffee farms that use better practices not only for nature, but also for their employees. They

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also support programs that help provide better wages for women, wash-plant workers and farmers. “We want to know who we’re supporting, especially people who are creating this great product who maybe don’t even get to experience it themselves,” said Wagner, who worked as a coffee farmer for four years. “We are just trying to do justice to the farmers.” But making good small-batch coffee is just is not the only impor-

tant thing at Lost Coffee. Wagner said getting to know the community and the customers is just as important. “We love to learn everyone’s names, their kids, their dogs, know what their regular order is,” Wagner said. “It’s letting the community know that we care as much for them as they care for our coffee and drinking good coffee.” Lost Coffee on Littleton Boulevard is open daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Lone Tree resident’s book headed for space BY MADDIE BROWNING SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Dow Phumiruk, Lone Tree resident and member of the Lone Tree Arts Commission, has illustrated 15 children’s books including “Counting on Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Saved Apollo 13.” This book was recently chosen for Storytime From Space — a project of the Global Space Education Foundation that sends children’s books to Phumiruk the International Space Station. Astronaut Megan McArthur will read the book from space, and a recording will be made available on the Storytime From Space website. The book details the story of Katherine Johnson, an African American mathematician who worked for NASA during the space race. Her backup procedures and charts helped save the Apollo 13 crew after their mission to the moon was aborted. “It was the space race at that time, so they’re like `Whoever wants to help us beat everyone else to the moon come sign up.’ And back then, because we didn’t have any real computers like machine computers, they

hired people to do the calculations,” said Phumiruk. “And men actually thought that that was too boring and too tedious, so they gave it to the women to do. And there were probably about 200 Black women that worked for NASA at the time, which is amazing because we’ve never heard about any of them until recently.” The original book was published in 2018. A second edition was published in the UK the following year for the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. Among other awards, the book won The Cook Prize from the Center for Children’s Literature and the UK LA Literary Association Inaugural Information Book Award. Phumiruk also stated that around 100,000 copies have been sold in the U.S. and UK. Phumiruk wasn’t always a professional illustrator. She explained that she enjoyed art as a child, but becoming a stayat-home mom to her daughters from 2002 to 2006 was what led her to pursue art again. “Being home with the kids, I really had an opportunity to really explore my artistic side, and I realized that that’s such a big part of me. There’s no way I could ever leave that part behind. In fact, it’s taken over,” said Phumiruk.

Phumiruk started learning on her own and researching techniques. In 2011, She joined the Society for Children’s Book Writers. “That’s where I really took off with my art, because I went to the conferences and got to know some other artists in the neighborhood and had a critique group going, and I got an agent maybe four years after joining that organization,” said Phumiruk. Phumiruk previously worked as a pediatrician, taught part time at Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine and worked on illustrations. She quickly realized that this was too overwhelming. Phumiruk said, “I came to a crisis of, I can’t do it all. I can’t raise the children, be a doctor, teach medical school and all that, and I ended up choosing to just teach and do the art.” She expected to return to pediatrics, but then was picked up by her agent and started working on paying projects. Phumiruk’s newest book, “Hello, Tree” was written by Ana Crespo, who is also from Colorado. It follows a little girl who finds friendship in a tree during the Black Forest Fire near Colorado Springs that took place in 2013. “Hello, Tree” will be released on Sept. 14.

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Littleton voters to decide on 3/4 cent sales tax Council voted unanimously to put sales tax question on the ballot BY SHANNA MAXCY SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Littleton City Council voted unanimously Aug. 26 to ask voters to approve a 3/4-cent sales tax this November. The sales tax is the city’s answer to Littleton’s $6.5 million annual revenue shortage in its Capital

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Colo. unveils plan to distribute $400M in opioid settlement money Dollars would be split among state and local governments, including Denver and Adams BY DANIEL DUCASSI THE COLORADO SUN

Roughly $400 million in settlement money expected to be secured by Colorado from drug companies sued for their alleged role in the opioid epidemic would be split between state and local governments

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5 seek posts on Littleton school board Three will be chosen by voters in November BY SHANNA MAXCY SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Littleton Public Schools district residents will vote to fill three of the five seats on the Board of Education in the November election.

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Schlachter served as an at-large Littleton City Council member from 2017 to 2019. He narrowly lost his reelection campaign. Buck, a former pastor, serves on Littleton’s Transportation & Mobility Advisory Board and heads HopeCycle, a nonprofit community bicycle shop based in Englewood. Fey currently serves as the District 3 representative on council, elected in 2017. In District 1, incumbent Patrick Driscoll is being challenged by Candice Ferguson. Ferguson ran in the Democratic primary for Colorado House District 38 in 2020, a contest won by eventual general-election winner David Ortiz. Stephen Barr and Paul Bingham are running for the council seat in District 3. Barr currently serves on the city’s Next Generation Advisory Board committee. Bingham is a longtime

Angela Christensen, current assistant secretary, is the only candidate currently serving on the board. Christensen was board-appointed in March and is running to keep her seat. Before joining the board, Christensen cocity council watchdog and can often be heard giving public comment at council meetings. Carolyn Wolvin, the vice chair of Littleton’s Board of Adjustment, was in the running for the District 3 seat, but she withdrew from the race Aug. 4. Two candidates, Krista Kafer and Gretchen Rydin, are running for the at-large council seat. Kafer is a Denver Post opinion columnist, adjunct professor and longtime fixture in conservative think tanks. Rydin is a therapist and social worker specializing in trauma and addiction. The 2021 election will be held Nov. 2 and coordinated with Arapahoe, Douglas, and Jefferson counties. Council terms will begin Nov. 16, the second Tuesday following the election. City council meets regularly on the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. To see the candidate affidavits, go to littletongov.org, click on “City Services,” then on “2021 Election Information,” then on “2021 City Council Candidates.”

chaired the Citizens for LPS Yes on 4C Campaign, which helped to successfully pass the mill levy override for school funding in the fall of 2020. Other candidates are Joan Anderson, Dale Elliott, Andrew Graham and Jon Lisec. Board

members are elected at large to represent the entire district. Board members who will be leaving are President Kelly Perez and Secretary Jack Reutzel, who have both served since 2013. Both are term-limited and cannot run for reelection.

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The public hearing drew comment from 18 residents. Three were opposed to any sales tax increase, five were in favor of a 1/2 cent sales tax and five specifically supported a 3/4 cent sales tax. Some public commenters supported forward-looking thinking, while others urged council to look at other alternatives. During council discussion, Councilmembers Kelly Milliman and Carol Fey spoke in favor of the 1/2 cent sales tax. “I like the idea of spending exactly what you need to spend and not spending more than you need to,” Fey said. During the council vote to move forward with the 3/4 sales tax ballot question, Milliman and Fey originally voted against it. However, they requested a revote and on the second vote, council was unanimous in voting to move the 3/4 sales tax question forward to the November ballot. “At this point, I really want to more than just try to catch up,” said Littleton Mayor Jerry Valdes. “I want to catch up and get ahead.”

$10 million likely will come from McKinsey & Company, a consulting firm that advised Purdue Pharma. Weiser said the state could get additional money from other settlements, and the agreement provides a guide for how to spend future money. Weiser announced the deal at a news conference in Denver, where he signed the agreement and urged local governments to also sign on to the plan. He was joined by a cadre of local government officials, including Denver Mayor Michael Hancock, Logan County Commissioner Byron Pelton and Pueblo County Commissioner Garrison Ortiz. The opioid crisis “started in the boardroom,” Weiser said, with executives who wanted to “make as much money pushing out these drugs, which were highly addictive. “It’s time to hold them accountable,” he said. Hancock said local governments have spent millions of dollars dealing with the consequences of the epidemic, which has devastated families and led to otherwise healthy people “walking our streets like zombies.” The mayor told The Colorado Sun that the settlement money will go a long way toward helping the city’s medical and rehabilitative services recover some of the money they’ve had to spend to deal with the crisis. Hancock added that opioids have “exacerbated our issues and our challenges around homelessness.”

In a file photo, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is seen speaking to reporters at a PHOTO BY JESSE PAUL/THE COLORADO SUN news conference in 2020.

Meanwhile, rural counties have struggled with different problems stemming from the opioid crisis. Specifically, they’ve struggled to identify people who need help in sparsely populated areas. Logan County Commissioner Byron Pelton said that there’s one mental health center serving a ten county region in the northeastern plains, and that people have to drive 120 miles from Yuma County to reach the nearest detox facility in Greeley. “The resources are stretched thin,” Pelton said. Prowers County Commissioner Wendy Buxton-Andrade echoed those concerns, expressing hope that the settlement money will ensure “our jails do not become the detox centers, because right now that’s what we have in rural Colorado.” Pueblo County Commissioner

Garrison Ortiz told The Sun that one solution local leaders are looking at is a sort of “hub-and-spoke” model with a central treatment facility used by multiple service providers that have satellite offices in surrounding counties. Even as officials make plans for how to spend the millions of dollars in settlement money, Weiser noted that the opioid epidemic is far from over. The spread of fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid, has been driving overdoses as of late. 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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VOICES Rules and roles in an ever-changing game

f the game itself isn’t changing, the rules often do. Sometimes, any change to the rules could make the game harder to play and challenging to follow. We see penalties assessed and wonder why. Or we see very clear infractions, with no penalty called. There are the games, and then there is gamesmanship, and the difference between the two will often determine the outcome. Some of us love games, many referring to ourselves as “Gamers.” And then there are those who prefer some other type of entertainment or activity, the “non-Gamers.” There are some games where the rules have remained hard and fast since the game was invented. And then there are those other games being played where the rules change every so often. In the interest of creating a better experience, the rules change so that the game becomes faster, more exciting, or more challenging, all to generate greater interest. The rules of the game may also change as technology advances. When this happens the powers that be try and level the playing field by changing the rules.

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Kafer should suspend column It appears to us that one candidate for a Littleton City Council at-large seat, Krista Kafer, has a serious advantage over her opponent, Gretchen Rydin. Ms. Kafer, a Policy Senior Fellow at the Independence Institute, also is a regular columnist for The Denver Post. This medium provides her a sizable forum to make her conservative opinions widely known. Granting one candidate preferential visibility and free publicity is blatantly unfair. In the interest of equity, we ask Ms. Kafer to voluntarily desist from writing and publishing columns until after Littleton’s November election. Jeffrey A. May Karen A. Crossen Littleton

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Although many of us have learned to gamify our work and our activities so that we can stay interested, stretch ourselves, and perform at a higher level, not everyone looks at life as a game. And with that is Michael Norton everything happening in the world right now, it is easy to understand why. There are very real, hard, and painful situations and events taking place right now. Whether we are a “gamer” or not, somehow, we are caught up in the game and the gamesmanship of others. Directly or indirectly, we find ourselves in the position of spectator, fan, player, coach, owner, or official. If we choose to remain on the sidelines as a spectator or fan, we will root for our team. We may even criticize the players, management, and ownership for poor decisions and planning or terrible execution. It’s super easy to second guess others when we stand in the shadows.

We don’t vote and then complain about who won the election. We watch with heartache the events happening in our community or around the world, but don’t take any action to help. We have decided to be a spectator and life is not a spectator sport. Being so moved that we find a way to get into the game means that we have decided to be a player. We are no longer comfortable merely watching, we recognize that we have a heart for service and that we have the talents and resources to help. Some of us are built for leadership and managing. We see opportunities where others see roadblocks. We can help guide our community, co-workers, or family and friends as we come together to create a game plan that will allow us to serve collectively for the greater good. Being the owner means taking ownership. Ultimately the buck stops here. We own the problem and that means we own the solution. In this life we can either hold ourselves responsible and accountable as owners, or we can pass the

blame. Eventually, a lack of ownership leads to failure. The hardest role is that of being the official. This means we stay current with the game and the changes to any rules. We have the difficult task of letting others know when they have crossed the line. We assess the penalties. And when we miss something as the official, everyone turns on us, the fans, players, coaches, and owners. Are you watching or are you on the field and in the game? Are you leading others in a constructive manner to be a part of the solution? Have you taken ownership for what you can control? Are you helping to mediate and be a peacemaker, brave enough to call the penalties as you see them? I would love to hear your story at mnorton@tramazing.com and when we realize that we all do play some role in an ever-changing game, it really will be a better than good year. Michael Norton is the grateful CEO of Tramazing.com, a personal and professional coach, and a consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator to businesses of all sizes.

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Arapahoe, Douglas, Adams counties see school virus outbreaks Health chief: ‘What we feared could happen is beginning to happen’ BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

School settings in Douglas, Arapahoe and Adams counties saw 15 confirmed coronavirus outbreaks starting in August, according to the local public health agency that serves those counties. “What we feared could happen is beginning to happen,” said John Douglas, executive director of TriCounty Health Department, during an Aug. 26 telephone town hall event. In August, Tri-County Health Department issued an order that requires masks for all children ages 2 through 11 — and all the individuals working or interacting with those children — in all indoor school and e childcare settings in the three counties. Tri-County’s board of health approved the mask order on Aug. 17, and it took effect Aug. 23. Some school districts had implemented mask requirements before the order was approved. All of the listed outbreaks started in August. Across the counties, officials have also seen 23 suspected outbreaks, said Becky O’Guin, spokesperson for Tri-County Health. Of the total — confirmed and suspected — most are at K-12 settings, and one is from a childcare setting, O’Guin said. Tri-County’s mask order met pushback from crowds at public meetings in August where local

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and without merit.” He, like several other speakers that night, asked that the school board opt out of the order when they have the opportunity. “No one’s saying don’t wear a mask. Give us the option,” he said. “That’s what parents want. That’s what kids want.” A 10th-grader from Littleton High School told the board about his negative experience with virtual learning and mask-wearing last year. He explained the social and educational impacts he faced, including difficulty making friends. “When everybody’s wearing masks you can’t put names to faces,” he said. “You don’t get to see emotions and expressions, that kind of normal human connection.” His request? “Please let us be kids,” he said. One woman from Twain Elementary spoke to the board via telephone and thanked them for following Tri-County Health’s mandate. Ewert said in his report to the board that 14 students had withdrawn from the district to attend other places that don’t require masks. However, the district had six new enrollments from places

Tri-County health chief acknowledges impatience over COVID BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

At the Aug. 26 telephone town hall event that heard callers’ questions about COVID-19, John Douglas, director of Tri-County Health, said: “Let me acknowledge that if you’re like me, you’re incredibly tired of having to continue dealing with the pandemic after now we’re getting close to 18 months. “I hear this from folks in my community, I hear it from my staff, I hear it from my wife,” Douglas said. He added:

“I think we’re all just deeply weary.” The effects of the delta variant in the last two months have been a “head-snapping turnaround,” Douglas said. But COVID-19 vaccines remain highly effective against the delta variant in preventing severe illness — meaning those that lead to hospitalizations or death, Douglas said. The vaccines are 75% effective at preventing all infections in general, he added. Hospitalizations across the state are rising, but “that’s almost all in unvaccinated people,” Douglas said. Mellissa Sager, a Tri-County Health official, said that even though mask wearing isn’t being urged for outdoor events — such as at Denver Broncos games in Denver — it’s still

a good idea to wear one in a crowded setting. “Even out in the stadium, activities like shouting very loudly” can potentially spread COVID-19, Sager said during the virtual town hall event. Despite the challenges in current COVID-19 data, “I think we’ve got the tools available” to reverse the trends, Douglas said. Vaccines are the most important tool, but masks, good ventilation, spending time outdoors in the warm weather and getting tested when feeling sick also remain crucial, Douglas said. “We are going to be able to get our lives more and more normal,” Douglas said. “I think our challenge now is using the tools and staying as positive as we can.”

government bodies discussed mask policy. At press time, two of the counties in the health agency’s jurisdiction — Douglas and Adams — had already opted out of the order. “While I am disappointed by that, I am pleased that many school districts, bolstered by our board of health” have acted to require masks, said Douglas, the health chief. The policy is intended “to keep kids in class,” Douglas added. “If SEE OUTBREAKS, P19

that do not have a mask mandate, he said. Currently there are 17 students in what he called a “temporary withdrawal state” who are waiting to see what happens in the upcoming weeks regarding masking. Ralph Moody Elementary, Wilder Elementary and Newton Middle School have each experienced a COVID-19 outbreak since the beginning of the school year, Assistant Superintendent Melissa Copper said. Outbreaks are reported on the district’s online COVID Dashboard page. An outbreak is defined by TriCounty Health as five or more confirmed or probable cases of COVID-19 in a class, a grade level or extracurricular activity within a 14-day period, Cooper said. Last year an outbreak was defined as two cases. During the break halfway through the meeting and again once the meeting had resumed, school board President Robert Reichardt articulated his gratitude to the public commenters for giving feedback. “I appreciate people coming here to challenge us and share views that may not reflect our current policy or even my own perspectives,” Reichardt said. “... I also am very, very thankful that we were able to run a respectful meeting where people were able to disagree.”

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TURNING Book clubs provide outlet for socializing, learning, growing BY DEB HURLEY BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

ive women gathered in the Evergreen Library community room recently to discuss why, in this case, they didn’t like the book of the month. No one had much to say that was favorable about the book, “Tangerine: A Novel” by Christine Mangan, and they noted that was rare. Usually, they have mixed reactions to the plot, character development, scene-setting, writing and more, and the diverse views make for better discussion. The women are part of the Second Chance Book Group at Evergreen Library, one of the hundreds of book clubs in the metro area and throughout the country. Libraries, bookstores and anyone who wants to organize a group can get into the book club spirit. Whatever the reason, book clubs for all ages have become popular — both in-person and via video conferencing. Book lovers are thrilled that reading is fashionable, though they note that in-person book clubs are just restarting after being halted thanks to the pandemic. “We used to have 12 to 14 people in a book group before the pandemic,” Pam Bestall, who leads the Evergreen Library’s book groups, said. “Now I’m thrilled with six.” Community, expanding horizons According to Cindy Jaye, programming manager for Jefferson County Public Library, book clubs create community and expand people’s reading horizons. “Oftentimes, it’s a great way to get to know people in your neighborhood,” Jaye said, “and we all need community.” Arra Katona, JCPL’s teen services coordinator, agreed. “(Book clubs) foster community for people with common interests,” she said. “They develop a way to deal with conflict because they have differing opinions (about the book). They learn to resolve those differences and how to keep connections with those who share or don’t share their perspective.” Facilitators and librarians agree that book clubs can expand the types of books people will read. “In book clubs, you get to read something you might not normally read,” Jaye said. “It’s a way to learn new things and provides you with an excuse to read something

out of your comfort zone. It’s good for you and fun, and it keeps brains active.” Bestall says her book club members help choose the books they want to read throughout the year, mixing fiction, nonfiction, biography and sometimes young adult fiction. Better world Reading books critically is so important, Jaye said. “The more readers we have in the world, the better the world is,” she explained. Kerri Morgan, the special events manager for Douglas County Libraries, oversees the Great Books program, a book club that can be found in many libraries nationwide. The program has adults reading the classics and discussing them — something they likely haven’t done since they were in school. “There’s not really a format or outlet for adults to do that once you get out of an academic stetting,” Morgan said. “Great Books is replicating an academic setting, but it’s less formal.” Morgan explained that if she’s reading a book for pleasure, she reads quickly without retaining much. Reading for a book club is different. “With book clubs, you’re reading for retention, you read slower and more closely,” she said. “(Book clubs) change how people interact with literature. It changes how you reflect on those pieces of literature because you’re being forced to read a little more deeply.” Getting started Book clubs come in all shapes and sizes, so to speak, from superacademic to one genre to one author and more. Most libraries offer at least one book club, plus there are book clubs organized by neighborhoods or by friends. Morgan, for example, belongs to a book club in which members go for a run, and to slow the pace, they discuss a book along the way. She also belongs to a Zoom book club and another that has been meeting for 10 years. It’s a matter of deciding the kind of club you want to join and the types of books you want to read. Area libraries provide book-club descriptions, and most meet monthly. For those wanting to start a book

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club, many libraries offer bookclub kits with copies of the book and discussion guides — a “super easy way to organize a book club,” Jaye said. Jefferson County Public Library, for example, has bookclub kits for 325 books. Jaye advised people wanting to start book clubs to make decisions on what kind of club they want to start, and then everything becomes easier. She also suggested selecting books that have something “discussion-worthy” about them. Morgan suggested finding book club members with different life experiences because they bring more to the table during discussions. “Choose folks who will be comfortable sharing feeling and ideas,” Morgan said. “Sometimes it takes time to build that level of comfort to build those deep discussions.” Different perspectives At the Second Chance Book Club in Evergreen, Bestall, who has been facilitating book clubs

for four years, said she sees more women than men getting involved. While most of the participants are older, everyone is welcome, noting that younger participants bring a different perspective. As they were discussing “Tangerine,” they decided it was a quick read, though it might make a better movie. They said it was a mystery to them why the book was classified as a mystery. They brought their own anecdotes to the discussion, relating personally to parts of the plot. “What I like about the library book club,” said Joyce Jefson of Evergreen, “is you get so many different perspectives. I have changed my opinion after hearing other perspectives.” Bestall said as a facilitator, she was not deterred by conflict. “Sometimes you leave book club without agreeing with other people, but you understand their point of view,” she said. Jefson added: “If you don’t read people who disagree with you, how do you understand other points of view?”

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Pow wow, cultural celebration returns SONYA’S SAMPLER

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he 32nd Annual Denver Art Museum Friendship Pow Wow and American Indian Cultural Celebration will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 12 at the Denver Indian Center, 4407 Morrison Road. A portion of the proceeds will support the Denver Indian Center. There will be Indian dance competitions and hands-on activities for the whole family. Food will be provided by Tocabe: An American Indian Eatery. Masks are required indoors and for all attendees at the Pow Wow. Information: 720-865-5000 or visit denverartmuseum.org. Town Hall Arts Center “The Fantasticks” opens Sept. 17, running to Oct. 17, at Littleton Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., downtown Little-

ton. Tickets: townhallartscenter.org or 303-794-2787, Ext. 5. Littleton Garden Club New members are welcome as the Littleton Garden Club holds its first meeting of the year on Sept. 1 at the Education Service Center, 5776 S. Crocker St. (Use south entrance). Program TBA. Business meeting first at 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Curious Theatre Curious Theatre Company, 1080 Acoma St., Denver, begins its season Sept. 18 with “The Lifespan of a Fact” by Jeremy Kareken, David Murrell and Gordon Farrell, directed by Christy Montour-Larson. 303-623-0524, curioustheatre.org.

Stories on Stage The SOS season will start for this series where actors read stories to an audience, with virtual programs and limited in-person seating at Nomad Theatre in Boulder. Through December. Also in December, the company will perform its annual “Making Merry” holiday show at the King Center in Denver, with limited in-person seating. On Jan. 16 at 2 p.m., the company will hold its annual collaboration with Buntport Theatre Company at Su Teatro in Denver, 721 Santa Fe Drive. In-person seating, then it will premiere virtually Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. See storiesonstage.org. SEE SAMPLER, P16

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Curtis Center for the Arts is located in a historic school at 2349 E. Orchard Road in Greenwood Village and a focus point for south area arts. Last year, director Chris Stevens started a new event: “Art on the Green,” which will repeat on Sept. 11 and 12 in Curtis Park, just west of the center, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. About 80 to 90 Colorado artists are expected to exhibit and sell their works from booths that will be spaced apart to ensure safe social distancing for visiting art lovers. This juried art fair is a fine addition to the

opportunities to enjoy, and perhaps purchase, art in our south area. One can expect to find oil and watercolor paintings, drawings, prints, textiles and more and can plan to spend a nice stretch of time onsite. There will also be food trucks and local musicians at Curtis Park. A bus will offer a ride to the Women of Steel Street Studio Tour: in-home studios, with work by Greenwood Village resident artists — and a return to the Art on the Green site. In 2014, a group of artists located in Greenwood Village, learned they had four studios near each other and agreed to collaborate on same-day open houses — an event now combined with the Art on the Green. Buses will carry visitors to the site and back to open houses at six studios, with works by 10 artists. The City of Greenwood

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Village Cultural Arts Program has partnered with those artists for an event that would celebrate their work, opening studios for a day, with golf carts shuttling guests on the dirt roads. They will also be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Included: Amy Mower, jewelry artist; Connie Dines, photographer; Jennifer Freeman, painter; Joellyn Duesberry, painter; and Tina Suszynski, sculptor. Return to Art on the Green at Curtis Park, sip a cool beverage and look some more. This fair was first organized last year by Curtis Center manager/curator Chris Stevens and some area artists and has grown. Curtis School, a red brick schoolhouse with a central bell tower, which houses the gallery, was built in 1914 as a school and meeting hall. It was moved about 300 feet to its present location in 1987, when it was renovated for use as “a community art and

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history center” and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. The gallery celebrates artists from across the state. Starting Sept. 4, it will host a new exhibit by members of the Colorado Watercolor Society: “Exploration in Watermedia,” through Oct. 30, with an opening reception from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 4. Karen Roehl a painter who is on the faculty of the Denver Art Students League, is named juror for this exhibit. Curtis Arts and Humani-

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al 1840s Rendezvous and Spanish Colonial Art Market will be held at the Fort Restaurant in Morrison from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept 11 and 12. 303-839-1671, tesoroculturalcenter.org. Rare sports and classic cars Concours d’Elegance and Exotic Sports Car Show will return to the Arapahoe Community College West Lawn on Sept. 12. See coloradoconcours.org.

Chili The Annual Big Chili Cookoff, Music and Arts Festival in Evergreen will be 1p a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 11. Art, food, kids activities, annual Firefighter’s Challenge. See bigchili.org, 303-973-1209.

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you get sick, you have to stay home. If your class has an outbreak, it may need to be canceled.” COVID-19 thus far has not made kids as sick as adults, but “we want to keep kids from transmitting COVID to their parents,” especially among high-risk family members, Douglas said. For public and private schools, and childcare settings, Colorado’s updated definition of a confirmed outbreak is as follows: “Five or more cases of COVID-19, of which at least one case has had a positive molecular amplification test or antigen test, among students/ teachers/staff from separate households with onset within 14 days in a

single classroom/activity or other close contact in the school setting (including transportation to- fromschool and affiliated events),” a state definitions sheet says. The definitions sheet acknowledges the question of whether a case was exposed to COVID-19 elsewhere in the community rather than at the facility listed with an outbreak. “It is possible that a person may have been exposed elsewhere (and we can rarely prove where any individual was exposed with a personto-person pathogen), but when a person worked/lived/spent time in a facility with a known outbreak, we attribute their illness to the outbreak even if there is no definitive determination that the case acquired the illness at the facility,” the sheet says. Asked whether the public should interpret outbreaks in schools as

indicative of COVID-19 spread in the broader community or as more indicative of spread occurring within the schools themselves, O’Guin said it should be viewed as both. “With high levels of community infection, like there is now, infection can get introduced into the school by students or staff — frequently. Full in-person classrooms, lots more physical interaction in classrooms (or) sports (or) extracurriculars can contribute to an infected student or staff then transmitting in (the) school setting,” O’Guin said. “Given the length of time that students spend in school settings, often in close contact with others — many of whom are unvaccinated — schools remain a source of primary exposure concern. That’s why masking is important and why vaccination of 12-17 years old is important,” she added.

WHERE SCHOOL OUTBREAKS OCCURRED The COVID-19 outbreaks in school settings as of Aug. 26, according to TriCounty Health, included: • Acres Green Elementary School in the Lone Tree area • Bear Canyon Elementary School in Highlands Ranch • Cherokee Trail Elementary School in Parker

• Cimarron Middle School in Parker • Hinkley High School in Aurora • Mesa Middle School in Castle Rock • Newton Middle School in Centennial • Ralph Moody Elementary School in Littleton • Roxborough Intermediate School in the Roxborough Park area • Sierra Middle School in the Parker area

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and training new workers. With tightening labor markets in Colorado, and the nation, it only makes sense to take advantage of the fastest growing segment of our workforce and keep older adults contributing to our economy. Longterm demographic trends will put first movers — those employers who recognize the value of older workers — at an advantage. Find out more about becoming a Certified Age-Friendly Employer today. changingthenarrativeco.org/ certified-age-friendly-employer.

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Legend High School running back Bryce Vaz had a good game with 235 all-purpose yards but was quick to point out that he couldn’t do it by himself. Vaz, a 5-10, 180-pound senior, was one of the Titans’ offensive stars in a 42-0 romp over Parker rival Ponderosa High in the Aug. 27 season opener at EchoPark Automotive Stadium in Parker. “I wouldn’t be able to do it unless the line of scrimmage is pushed, that’s the most important part,” said Vaz, whose speed and quickness was evident. “I’m really thanking my line and quarterback for getting me the ball out there. “The team played amazing offensively and defensively. Our defense looked amazing, great on the run stop and we’ve improved on our pass defense from last year. We’re just looking real good all around. For sure I’m looking forward to this season. We’ve got great players on this team.” Legend, ranked fifth in the preseason CHSAANow.com Class 5A rankings, notched its third straight win over the Class 4A Mustangs, but the Titans’ previous two victories came by only seven and three points. “We have a lot of room for improvement,” said Legend coach Monte Thelen. “We made a number of mistakes. We also made a number of plays that helped us win the game. We have a lot of respect for Ponderosa. It kind of went south on them a

Ponderosa’s quarterback Andrew Heidel (15) delivers a pass from the pocket with good protection from Aidan Moe (73), Alexander Taylor PHOTOS BY JIM BENTON (50) and Franky McFadden (54).

little bit. They’ll play much better throughout the year.” Legend wound up with 465 yards of total offense with Vaz rushing for 187 yards and a TD. He also caught six passes for 48 yards. Legend quarterback Colton Warner completed 18 of 26 passes for 247 yards and four touchdowns. He threw one interception. Senior Jackson Brush also caught six of Warner’s passes for 102 yards and three scores. Legend helped themselves with big plays. Brush had a 48-yard TD reception, Maddux Stahl had a 56-yard TD catch and Nate Smith returned one of four Titan interceptions 40 yards for a TD. Legend’s defense was solid. Mello Castro and Zach Runyon each had seven tackles. Runyon also had three sacks and blocked a Pondo field goal attempt. Smith,

Alex Trujillo, Logan Braegger and Jason Anderson had the interceptions. “Our defense played pretty well,” said Thelen. “For the last three weeks of camp our defense has been taking it to our offense a little bit. Our offense felt great to go play against someone else.” Pondo coach Jaron Cohen believes the Mustangs will improve despite playing two more Class 5A teams during the non-league schedule. “They (Legend) played really well on both sides of the ball and they had some explosive plays on offense which always hurts you,” he said. “They had kids make plays and we made a lot of mistakes. We’ll get better. “We play a very hard nonleague schedule. We do that on purpose and we play in the hardest league in 4A. We want to get better. We’ll get better and learn from this.”

Ponderosa’s Brant Jarvis (47) stops Legend’s Bryce Vaz during the Aug. 27 game at EchoPark Automotive Stadium

Athletes battle for wins in fall sports High schoolers back in action as seasons get underway BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

All fall high school fall sports got into action with the start of the football season. The following is a highlight roundup from scores and details reported of a few of the games/ matches involving Douglas and Arapahoe County schools held

between Aug. 23-28. Football Cherry Creek 42, Doherty 0 — The two-time defending 5A state champions scored all its points in the first half in an Aug. 27 road victory. It was the 23rd consecutive win for the Bruins. Littleton 48, Lincoln 0 — Junior Brycen Mhlanga averaged 17.3 yards per carry when he rushed for 190 yards and five touchdowns on 11 carries as the Lions snapped a 29-game losing streak with a win on Aug. 27. It was the first victory for Littleton since a 27-12 triumph over Palmer on Oct. 12, 2017.

Valor Christian 24, Regis Jesuit 6 — Senior Gavin Sawchuk rushed for 154 yards and one TD in an Aug. 27 win. Seniors Jordan Norwood and Cayden Hawkins each had eight tackles for the Eagles defense. Castle View 27, Heritage 0 — The Sabercats won their first game in five meetings against the Eagles on Aug. 27. Chaparral 35, Eaglecrest 21 — Senior Kylan Wilson had a big night in the Wolverines’ season-opening win on Aug. 26. He had 317 total yards, 186 and four touchdowns passing and 131 yards rushing. He also had a 30-yard kickoff return and punted five times for an average of 45.4

yards per kick. Mountain Vista 17, Poudre 0 — Freshman Carter Daniels had 101 yards and the Golden Eagles rushed for 287 yards in an Aug. 26 win. Rock Canyon 35, Horizon 21 — Junior Aidan Duda rushed for 127 yards and two touchdowns plus he also intercepted a pass in an Aug. 26 victory. Fruita Monument 42, Highlands Ranch 17 — The Falcons passed for 314 yards but had only minus one yard rushing in a road loss on Aug. 27. SEE ROUNDUP, P28

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Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Legals Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0030-2021 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 4, 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) A Happy House Design, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company Original Beneficiary(ies) Weinberg Servicing, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Weinberg Servicing, LLC Date of Deed of Trust January 27, 2021 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 29, 2021 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) E1015585 Original Principal Amount $635,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $635,000.00 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. Lot 9, Block 4, Cherrywood Village, Filing No. 1, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. Also known by street and number as: 2352 East Long Avenue, Centennial, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 10/06/2021, 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: 8/12/2021 Last Publication: 9/9/2021 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: 06/04/2021 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: Amy K. Hunt #37160 Timmins LLC 450 East 17th Avenue, Suite 210, Denver, CO 80203 (303) 592-4500 Attorney File # 2352 EAST LONG AVE The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO. 0030-2021 First Publication: 8/12/2021 Last Publication: 9/9/2021 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

City and County Public Notice CITY OF LITTLETON PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

HISTORIC PRESERVATION MATTER Notice is hereby given that the following public hearing will be held at the council chamber, Littleton Center, 2255 W. Berry Avenue, Littleton, CO 80120: To consider sections of the Unified Land Use Code (ULUC) relating to historic preservation: • Chapter 10-8 (Historic Preservation) • Chapter 10-9 (Administration), Sections 10-9-8.1-4 (Historic Preservation Applications)

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wood Village, CO, 80111 (front plaza). The pre-bid meeting is voluntary and is provided for interested parties to visit City Hall with the Project Manager and ask questions regarding the project. Any questions regarding the project should be directed to Derek Holcomb at dholcomb@greenwoodvillage.com or (303) 486-5791. Legal Notice No. 529508 First Publication: September 2, 2021 Last Publication: September 9, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

HISTORICAL PRESERVATION BOARD Public Hearing at 6:30 on September 20, 2021

CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE

All those wishing to be heard may participate in person at the Littleton Center at 2255 West Berry Avenue, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, submit written comment to the City Clerk at colcityclerk@littletongov.org or use the Agenda Item Comment Form at www.littletongov.org/agenda-comment .

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Greenwood Village City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, September 13, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. at Greenwood Village City Hall, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado concerning Ordinance 13-21:

For more information, call the Littleton Planning Division at 303-795-3748. Additional information regarding the Unified Land Use Code and the Comprehensive Rezoning may be found on the Envision Littleton website: https://online.encodeplus.com/regs/littleton-co/index.aspx

An Ordinance Repealing and Reenacting Section 8.1.10 of the Greenwood Village Municipal Code in Order to Adopt and Amend the 2020 Model Traffic Code for Colorado Municipalities

Legal Notice No. 529503 First Publication: September 2, 2021 Last Publication: September 2, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Centennial, Colorado will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. regarding ORDINANCE 2021-O-14 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, ADDING ARTICLE 9 TO CHAPTER 6 OF THE CENTENNIAL MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SHORT TERM RENTAL LICENSES The public hearing will be held at the Centennial Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Council Chambers, Centennial, Colorado 80112. Copies of Ordinance No. 2021-O-14 are available for inspection by the public on the City’s website: www.centennialco.gov. Interested parties may file written comments with the City Clerk, at: www.councilcomments@centennialco.gov or by mailing them to City Clerk, 13133 E. Arapahoe Rd, Centennial, CO 80112 any time prior to September 20, 2021. Any written comments received will be provided to City Council prior to the Public Hearing and made part of the record. /s/ Barbara Setterlind, MMC, City Clerk Legal Notice No. 529505-61117 First Publication: September 2, 2021 Last Publication: September 2, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen Public Notice BID INFORMATION ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado (the "City") will receive sealed bids at the Community Development front desk in Greenwood Village City Hall (6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111) until 3:00 pm on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. for the City Hall Front Entry Plaza Reconstruction project. The project goal is to provide full design/ build services including: design, construction documents and construction materials/labor for the reconstruction of the main entry plaza at City Hall. The project scope involves design and preparation of construction documents for the hardscape areas, landscaping, irrigation, and desired security elements (e.g., boulders/landscape walls), along with necessary construction materials and labor to implement the design and construction in fall 2021. The plans and specifications for the project are available electronically via Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing on the Greenwood Village website (www.greenwoodvillage.com/bids). The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to make final determination in the event of duplications. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for opening thereof. The City requires a certified or cashier's check, or a corporate surety bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid amount before the City can accept or consider any bid. The bid and the deposit shall be filed with the City’s Office, securely sealed and endorsed on the outside with a brief statement as to the nature of the item or work for which the bid is provided. If the bid is submitted electronically, the deposit shall still be filed in person accordingly. Upon a bid award, such bond shall be returned to the unsuccessful bidder(s). In the case of the successful bidder, the bid bond will be returned upon receipt of the required payment and performance bonds, each in the full amount of the contract price. Bids will be reviewed at 3:01 pm on September 15, 2021 at Greenwood Village City Hall and shall be tabulated by the City. A pre-bid meeting will be held at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Greenwood Village City Hall, 6060 S. Quebec Street, Green-

All interested parties are invited to attend and be heard. Copies of the ordinance being considered, and codes being adopted will be on file in the office of the City Clerk and will be open for inspection. You may also access the codes online using the following link: Colorado Department of Transportation (codot.gov) BY ORDER OF THE GREENWOOD VILLAGE CITY COUNCIL /s/Susan M. Ortiz, MMC, City Clerk Legal Notice No. 529494 First Publication: August 26, 2021 Second Publication: September 2, 2021 Publish in: Littleton Independent Public Notice CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AN APPLICATION FOR FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 Notice is hereby given that the Centennial Liquor Licensing Authority will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., via Virtual Meeting, to consider an application for a new FMB License Kum & Go LC dba Kum & Go 2319, located at 11901 E. Arapahoe Rd. Centennial, CO 80112 The applicant is an Limited Liability Company: Kum & Go LC 1459 Grand Ave. Des Moines, IA 50309 Public comment will be heard at the virtual hearing or written communications regarding the issuance of this license may be submitted to the Liquor License Administrator, via email at ccooney@ centennialco.gov by no later than September 8, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. By order of Barbara Setterlind, City Clerk August 26, 2021 Legal Notice No. 529506-61118 First Publication: September 2, 2021 Last Publication: September 2, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

Bids and Settlements Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that the date of final settlement with Symmetry Builders, Inc. located at 5069 Silver Peak Ave, Suite 1, Dacono, CO 80514. (the “Contractor”) will be September 13, 2021, for work performed and materials provided on the Montessori Peaks Academy - PK-5 South Building Renovation located at 9904 W Capri Avenue, Littleton, Colorado 80123. Any person, as defined in Section 2-4-401(8), C.R.S., that has furnished labor, materials, sustenance, or other supplies used or consumed by the Contractor or any subcontractor thereof in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done, or that has supplied laborers, rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the Contractor or any subcontractor, may in accordance with Section 38-26-107(1), C.R.S., file with Amy Nuanes, Business Manager, Montessori Peaks Building Foundation, Inc., 9904 W. Capri Avenue, Littleton, Colorado 80123, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim, which statement must be filed and received on or before noon on September 13, 2021. Failure on the part of a claimant to file such statement prior to the established date and time of final settlement will relieve Montessori Peaks Building Foundation, Inc. from any and all liability for such claimant’s claim.

MONTESSORI PEAKS BUILDING FOUNDATION, INC. Date: August 16, 2021 /s/ Amy Nuanes Amy Nuanes, Business Manager Legal Notice No. 526488 First Publication: August 26, 2021 Last Publication: September 2, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice INVITATION TO BID Section 14 Metropolitan District (hereinafter called the “Owner”) will receive sealed Bids for the Outfall Structure(s) Improvement Project (the “Project”) until 10:00 a.m. on September 23, 2021. At such time, Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud at the offices of Jordon Perlmutter & Co., 1601 Blake Street, Suite 600, Denver, Colorado 80127. The Project has two locations which are both located adjacent to the Johnson Reservoir, Jefferson County, Colorado: (1) northwest corner of the Johnson Reservoir (east of Urban Air Trampoline & Adventure Park) near the Chanson Plaza Shopping Center; and (2) west side of the Johnson Reservoir and north of Concordia On The Lakes Apartments. The scope of work generally includes the following: Remediation to existing two drainage outfall structures: Remove existing grouted riprap protection Install Support system for existing flared end section (FES) Reattached FES Regrade & revegetate existing embankment Work is required to begin in November 2021 and must be completed by January 31, 2022 Bid packages will be available after 9:00 a.m. on September 2, 2021. Requests for bid packages can be made to Brad Gordon, BGordon@ jp-co.com. A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held onsite at 2:00 p.m., on September 9, 2021, at the Chanson Plaza Shopping Center drainage outfall, located at the northwest corner of the Johnson Reservoir (east of Urban Air Trampoline & Adventure Park), in Jefferson County, Colorado. Questions will be accepted via email ONLY, to Brad Gordon, at BGordon@jp-co.com until 3:00 p.m., September 22, 2021. Email subject line should read “QUESTIONS – RFP – SECTION 14 METROPOLITAN DISTRICT/ OUTFALL STRUCTURE(S) IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.” An Addendum listing all Q&A, clarifications, etc. will be sent to all those individuals present at the informational conference / pre-bid meeting. Bids shall be made on the forms furnished by the Owner and sent electronically to Brad Gordon, at BGordon@jp-co.com no later than 10:00 a.m. on September 23, 2021. A Bid Bond in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total Bid amount will be required. The Bid Bond will be retained by Owner as liquidated damages should the Successful Bidder fail to enter into a Contract with the Owner in accordance with the Bid. Bidders must supply a list of Subcontractors providing $5,000 or more in labor and/or materials to the Project.

TOWNHOME ASSOCIATION, INC. Defendant(s): RYAN E. BRADY; AMBER BRADY; MORTGAGE INVESTORS CORPORATION; FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION AND MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATIONS SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR MORTGAGE INVESTORS; SUE SANDSTROM ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE; AND OCCUPANT(S) On June 8, 2021, the Arapahoe County District Court issued its FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW, ORDER OF DECREE OF FORECLOSURE. Original Grantor(s): Ryan E. Brady Original Beneficiary: Chambers Place II Townhome Association, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Chambers Place II Townhome Association, Inc. Date of Lien: January 29, 2021 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Lien: February 2, 2021 Recording Reception Number: E1017525 Original Amount: $4,978.48 Outstanding Amount: $6,629.99 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the provisions of the Chambers Place II Townhome Association, Inc.’s Condominium Declaration (“Declaration”) have been violated as follows: Failure to pay common expense assessments as that term is defined in 38-33.3-316 C.R.S., together with all other payments provided for in the Declaration or by Colorado Statute secured by the Assessment Lien. The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 a.m. on October 14, 2021, at 13101 E. Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, telephone 720-874-3845. At the sale, the Sheriff will sell the real property described above, and the improvements thereon, to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE MINIMUM BID AT TIME OF SALE. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN: Lot 22, Block 1, CHAMBERS PLACE SUBDIVISION Filing No. 4, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. Also known as 1204 South Idalia Street #C, Aurora, CO 80017. The name, bar registration number, address, and telephone number of the attorney is: Richard W. Johnston, Reg. No. 19823, Tobey & Johnston, P.C., 6855 S. Havana Street #275, Centennial, CO 80112-3813, and telephone number (303) 799-8600. Dated July 13, 2021. Tyler S. Brown, Sheriff County of Arapahoe, Colorado By: Deputy Kevin Koch, Deputy Sheriff

Attention is called to the fact that Bidders offer to assume the obligations and liabilities imposed by the Contract Documents. The Successful Bidder for the Project will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond in the full amount of the Contract Price; in conformity with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

Legal Notice No. 526369 First Publication: August 19, 2021 Last Publication: September 16, 2021 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110

It is anticipated that the Owner will select a final Bidder sixty (60) days following the bid opening. Bidders are hereby advised that the Owner reserves the right to not award a Contract until sixty (60) days from the date of the opening of Bids, and Bidders expressly agree to keep their Bids open for the sixty (60) day time period. Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive any informality, technicality or irregularity in any Bid, to disregard all non-conforming, non-responsive, conditional or alternate Bids, to negotiate contract terms with the Successful Bidder, to require statements or evidence of Bidders’ qualifications, including financial statements, and to accept the proposal that is in the opinion of the Owner in its best interest. Owner reserves the right to accept any combination of Bids which in Owner’s sole, and absolute judgment will, under all circumstances, best serve the Owner’s interests. Owner also reserves the right to extend the Bidding period by Addendum if it appears in its interest to do so.

DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Case Number: 2021CV030004

SECTION 14 METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Jay Perlmutter, President Legal Notice No. 529504 First Publication: September 2, 2021 Last Publication: September 2, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Summons and Sheriff Sale Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case Number: 21CV30282 Plaintiff(s): CHAMBERS PLACE II

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NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Plaintiff: Peachwood II Homeowners Association, Inc., v. Defendants: Kristi J. Kampmann and Sue Sandstrom, as Arapahoe County’s Acting Public Trustee This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to Order and Decree for Judicial Foreclosure dated March 25, 2021, and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq. by Peachwood II Homeowners Association, Inc., a Colorado nonprofit corporation, the holder and current owner of a lien recorded on August 14, 2019 at Reception No. D9082692 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The foreclosure is based on a default under the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions of Peachwood II recorded on September 28, 1994 at Reception No. 00134552 of the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorders office, and all supplements and amendments thereto (hereinafter referred to as the “Declaration”). The Declaration and notices, as recorded, establish a lien for the benefit of Peachwood II Homeowners Association, Inc., WHICH LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS, legally described as follows, to wit: Lot 114, Block 1, Peachwood Subdivision Filing NO. 2, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. Also known as: 11804 E. Kepner Dr., Aurora, CO 80012.

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Public Notices TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS or JUDGMENT DEBTORS, please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Sheriff's Office of County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado at 10:00 am, on the 21st day of October, 2021 at the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office Civil Unit located at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO, 80112, phone number (720) 874-3845, at which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE MINIMUM BID AT TIME OF SALE. ** PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $26,351.77. Attorney for Peachwood II Homeowners Association, Inc. WesternLaw Group LLC Angela Hopkins, #48868 9351 Grant Street #120 Thornton, CO 80229 Angela@westernlawgroup.com DATED this 30th day of July 2021. Tyler S. Brown Sheriff of Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No. 526441 First Publication: August 26, 2021 Last Publication: September 23, 2021 Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110 Public Notice

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DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Case No.: 2020CV032029 Div: 21 COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY PLAINTIFF: SUNFLOWER CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., v. DEFENDANTS: PAUL FREDERICK KUMMER TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Sheriff's Office of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado at 10 O’clock .A.M., on the 30th day of September 2021, at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, phone number 720-874-3845. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE MINIMUM BID AT THE TIME OF SALE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $22,806.27. This is to advise you that a Sheriff’s sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to Order for Default Judgment in Rem and Order and Decree for Judicial Foreclosure dated May 17, 2021, and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq. by SUNFLOWER CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., the holder and current owner of a lien recorded on July 15, 2019 at D9069427 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The foreclosure is based on a default under the Amended and Restated Condominium Declaration of Sunflower Condominiums recorded on May 27, 2020 at Reception #E0061952 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The Declaration establishes a lien for the benefit of Sunflower Condominium Association, Inc. against real property legally described as follows: Condominium Unit No. 204, Building No. 3, Sunflower Condominiums, in accordance with the Declaration recorded May 18, 1981 in Book 3415 at Page 572, and First Amendment recorded June 12, 1981 in Book 3430 at Page 288, and Condominium Map recorded on May 18, 1981 in Book 50 at Page 71 of the Arapahoe County Colorado Records, Together with the exclusive right to use the following Limited Common Elements: Parking Space No. 79 and/or Garage No. 20 and 21, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. Also known as: 3462 S. Eagle Street, Unit 204, Aurora, CO 80014. All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 720-874-3845. The attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is: Kate M. Leason, Reg. No. 41025, Altitude Community Law P.C., 555 Zang Street, Suite 100, Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1011, 303.432.9999. DATE: June 29, 2021 Tyler S. Brown Arapahoe County Sheriff By: Deputy Kevin Koch, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No. 525355 First Publication: August 5, 2021 Last Publication: September 2, 2021 Published in: Littleton Independent 750 W Hampden Ave, Suite 225 Englewood, CO 80110 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO

Case No.: 2021CV30526 COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Plaintiff: BANYAN HOLLOW OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation Defendant: JAMES D. AGNEW; SUZANNE R. AGNEW; JPMORGAN CHASE & CO successor by merger to BANK ONE, N.A.; SUE SANDSTROM, TREASURER, named as the Arapahoe County Public Trustee TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: RE: Sheriff’s Sale of Real Property pursuant to Order on Verified Motion for Default Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure and §38-38-101 et seq., C.R.S. This is to advise you that a Sheriff’s sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to the Order on Verified Motion For Default Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure issued by the Arapahoe County District Court case number 2021CV30526 captioned BANYAN HOLLOW OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation v. JAMES D. AGNEW; SUZANNE R. AGNEW; JPMORGAN CHASE & CO successor by merger to BANK ONE, N.A.; SUE SANDSTROM, TREASURER, named as the Arapahoe County Public Trustee, dated June 7, 2021, and §38-38-101 et seq., C.R.S., by BANYAN HOLLOW OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation, the current holder and owner of a statutory lien against the real property located in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The foreclosure is based on the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Matthews Banyan Hollow Condominiums recorded on 12/5/83 at Reception #2353109 which establishes a lien for the benefit of BANYAN HOLLOW OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC. (“Declaration”) WHICH LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS legally described as follows, to wit: Condominium Unit 1, Building A, Matthews Banyan Hollow Condominiums Filing No. 1, According to and Subject to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions For Matthews Banyan Hollow Condominiums Recorded December 5, 1983 in Book 4033 at Page 471 and First Amendment Thereto Recorded May 16, 1984 in Book 4161 at Page 296 and According to the Map of Matthews Banyan Hollow Condominiums Filing No. 1 Recorded May 16, 1984 in Map Book 75 at Pages 1 to 5, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado also known as 2277 S Buckley Rd #202, Aurora CO 80013. The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 a.m. on October 28, 2021 at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy., Centennial, CO 80112. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE MINIMUM BID AT TIME OF SALE. ** PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 720-874-3845. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is: Tammy M. Alcock, Esq. Alcock Law Group, PC 19751 E Mainstreet, Suite 225 Parker, CO 80138 Dated: August 3, 2021 Tyler S Brown, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No. 526452 First Publication: September 2, 2021 Last Publication: September 30, 2021 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225, Englewood, Colorado 80110 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case Number: 2021CV30183 Plaintiff: SUNBURST HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation; Defendants: MATTHEW POSET; GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC.; ARAPAHOE COUNTY TREASURER; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION. COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE Under an Order on Motion for Default Judgment of Foreclosure and Order and Decree of Foreclosure issued on June 1, 2021 in the above- captioned action, I am ordered to sell certain real property as follows: Original Lienee(s): Matthew Poset Original Lienor: Sunburst Homeowners Association, Inc. Current Holder of the evidence of debt: Sunburst Homeowners Association, Inc. Date of Lien being foreclosed: January 28, 2021 Date of Recording of Lien being foreclosed : January 28, 2021 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Information: E1015446 Original Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness: $6,215.15 Outstanding Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness as of the date hereof : $11,397.24 Amount of Default Judgment: $10,212.24 Description of property to be foreclosed: Lot 6, Block 1, Sunburst Subdivision, Filing No. 2, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Also known as: 16150 East Radcliff Place, Aurora, CO 80015 THE PROPERTY TO BE FORECLOSED AND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN. The covenants of Plaintiff have been violated as follows: failure to make payments on said indebtedness when the same were due and owing. You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Unit of Sheriff's Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 21st day of October 2021, at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy, Centennial, CO 80112, phone number (720) 874-3845. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Case No.: 2021CV030203 Div: 204 COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY PLAINTIFF: CHESAPEAKE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. V. DEFENDANTS: ALBERT G. TINSLEY, JR.; ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, INC.; and SUE SANDSTROM AS ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice:

THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Unit of the Sheriff's Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10:00 O’clock A.M., on the 21st day of October, 2021, at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, phone number 720-874-3845. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

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

Dated: July 20, 2021

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $24,469.53.

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

Tyler S. Brown, Arapahoe County Sheriff By: Deputy Troy Waller, Deputy Sheriff The name, address and telephone number of each of the attorneys representing the holder of the evidence of the debt is as follows: Stephane R. Dupont The Dupont Law Firm, LLC PO Box 1073 Castle Rock, CO 80104 (720) 644-6115 Legal Notice No. 525405 First Publication : August 26, 2021 Last Publication : September 23, 2021 Published In : Littleton Independent 750 W Hampden Ave, Suite 224 Englewood, CO 80110 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case No.: 2021CV030080 Division: 21 Plaintiff: Country Village Homeowners Association, a Colorado nonprofit corporation v. Defendants: Ella Rose Knight; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.; Marketplace Home Mortgage, L.L.C.; Nationstar Mortgage LLC dba Mr. Cooper LLC; and Public Trustee of the County of Arapahoe COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

This is to advise you that a Sheriff’s sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to the Order for Default Judgment and Order and Decree for Judicial Foreclosure dated June 18, 2021 and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq. by Chesapeake Homeowners Association, Inc. the holder and current owner of a lien recorded on November 8, 2018 at Reception No. D8110281 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The foreclosure is based on a default under the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions of Chesapeake Townhomes recorded on 02/15/1980 at 1941631 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The Declaration establishes a lien for the benefit of Chesapeake Homeowners Association, Inc. against real property legal described as follows: Lot 27, Block 3, Olde Towne Subdivision Filing No. 1, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado; Also known as: 11670 E. Cedar Avenue, Aurora, CO 80012. The attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is: Kate M. Leason, Reg No. 41025, Altitude Community Law P.C., 555 Zang Street, Suite 100, Lakewood, Colorado 802281011, 303.432.9999. DATED: July 20, 2021. Tyler S. Brown, Arapahoe County Sheriff

This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to an Order for Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure dated April 12, 2021, and C.R.S. §§ 38-38-101 to 401, by the Country Village Homeowners Association, the current holder of a lien recorded with the County of Arapahoe Clerk and Recorder on June 14, 2019, at Reception No. D9057019. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Covenants, Conditions and Restriction for Country Village Homeowner's Association recorded with the County of Arapahoe Clerk and Recorder on May 1, 1979, in Reception No. 1843029 and the Country Village Amended Covenants recorded with the County of Arapahoe Clerk and Recorder on November 18, 1992, in Reception No. 9200131723 (“Declaration”). The Declaration and notices as recorded, establish a lien for the benefit of the Country village Homeowners Association - THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS – against the property legally described as follows:

By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff

LOT 1, BLOCK 18, SUNRIDGE SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO

MODERN FAMILY LAW Alexandria Vandenberg, Esq. #55334 4500 Cherry Creek Drive South, Suite 700 Denver, CO 80246 Telephone: (303) 394-3030 Facsimile: (720) 636-8595 E-mail: ali.vandenberg@modernfamilylaw.com Case Number: 2021DR031025

Also known by street and number as 70 South Evanston Way, Aurora, CO 80012. The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 A.M. on the 14th day of October, 2021, at the 13101 E. Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, telephone (720) 874-3845. At the sale, the Sheriff will sell the real property described above, and the improvements thereon, to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE MINIMUM BID AT TIME OF SALE. All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at (720) 874-3845. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above-described lien is: Gail R. Gudder, #17820, Moeller Graf, P.C., 385 Inverness Parkway, Englewood, CO 80112, telephone (720) 279-2568. Date: July 20, 2021 Tyler S. Brown, Sheriff County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Deputy Kevin Koch, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No. 525404 First Publication: August 19, 2021 Last Publication: September 16, 2021 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110 Public Notice

Legal Notice No. 525406 First Publication: August 26, 2021 Last Publication: September 23, 2021 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S Potomac St #100 Centennial, CO 80112 IN RE THE INTERESTS OF: ZANIYAH G NUNEZ, Minor Child. Upon the Petition of: ESTELLA CONTRERAS, Petitioner, and OLGA NUNEZ and JOHN DOE, Respondents.

SUMMONS TO RESPOND TO VERIFIED PETITION FOR ALLOCATION OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE RESPONDENT NAMED ABOVE THIS SUMMONS SERVES AS A NOTICE TO APPEAR IN THIS CASE. If you were served in the State of Colorado, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 21 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action. If you were served outside of the State of Colorado or you were served by publication, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 35 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action. Your response must be accompanied with the applicable filing fee of $116.00.

Modern Family Law By: Alexandria Vandenberg, #55334 ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER Legal Notice No. 526445 First Publication: August 5, 2021 Last Publication: September 2, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112 Case No.: 2021CV030721 Division/Ctrm.: 15 Plaintiff: SADDLE ROCK RIDGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation v. Defendants: MARILYN COHN; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; NEWREZ LLC FKA NEW PENN FINANCIAL, LLC; and PUBLIC TRUSTEE of the County of Arapahoe Attorneys for Plaintiff MOELLER GRAF, P.C. Bujar Ahmeti, #42373 K. Christian Webert, #43739 Gail R. Gudder, #17820 ggudder@moellergraf.com 385 Inverness Parkway, Suite 200 Englewood, Colorado 80112 Office: (720) 279-2568 FAX: (720) 279-2569 SUMMONS [BY PUBLICATION] THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S): You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within thirty-five (35) days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within thirty-five (35) days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice. This is an action for judicial foreclosure under C.R.C.P. Rule 105 and damages seeking to foreclose a statutory lien on the following property: Lot 12. Block 3, Saddle Rock Ridge Filing No. 3, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. also known by street and number as 22617 East Ida Avenue, Aurora, CO 80015. Dated August 5, 2021. MOELLER GRAF, P.C. /s/ Gail R. Gudder, #17820 Legal Notice No: 526457 First Publication: August 12, 2021 Last Publication: September 9, 2021 Published in the Littleton Independent

Notice to Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of William James Stevenson, a/k/a William J. Stevenson, a/k/a William Stevenson, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30967 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before January 3, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Monica A. Buccellato Personal Representative Patrick R. Thiessen (40185) FRIE, ARNDT, DANBORN & THIESSEN P.C. 7400 Wadsworth Blvd, Ste. 201 Arvada, CO 80003 Phone Number: 303-420-1234 Attorney for Monica A. Buccellato Personal Representative Legal Notice No. 529509 First Publication: September 2, 2021 Last Publication: September 16, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent ______________________________________ Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Randall D. Patton, aka Randall Dean Patton, aka Randall Patton, aka Randy Patton, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30901

The Petition requests that the Court enter an Order addressing issues involving children such as child support, allocation of parental responsibilities (decision-making and parenting time), and attorney fees and costs to the extent the Court has jurisdiction.

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before January 3, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

If you fail to file a Response in this case, any or all of the matters above, or any related matters which come before this Court, may be decided without further notice to you.

Crystal M. Patton, Personal Representative c/o Tirey Law Firm LLC 12021 Pennsylvania St., Suite 103, Thornton, Colorado 80241

This is an action to obtain an Order of Allocation of Parental Responsibilities, as more fully described in the attached Petition.

Legal Notice No. 529500 First Publication: September 2, 2021 Last Publication: September 16, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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Public Notices Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Theodore Thomas Karas Jr., aka Theodore T. Karas Jr., aka Theodore T. Karas, aka Theodore Karas Jr., Deceased Case Number: 21PR30890 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to: District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before December 20, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. Theodore T. Karas III Personal Representative 1170 Eichhorn Drive Erie, CO 80516 Legal Notice No. 526460 First Publication: August 19, 2021 Last Publication: September 2, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of GEORGE ELLSWORTH CORSON, also known as GEORGE E. CORSON, also known as GEORGE CORSON, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR030891 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 December 20, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. Richard G. Corson, Personal Representative 2707 Belle Crest Lane Silver Springs, MD 20906 Legal Notice No. 526459 First Publication: August 12, 2021 Last Publication: August 26, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of CLARENCE RICARDO MOORE, JR. aka CLARENCE R. MOORE, JR. aka CLARENCE MOORE, JR. aka CLARENCE RICARDO MOORE aka CLARENCE R. MOORE aka CLARENCE MOORE, Deceased Case Number: 21PR30874 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 December 19, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. Grace K. Moore, Personal Representative 3801 E. Florida Ave., Ste. 906 Denver, CO 80210 Legal Notice No. 526462 First Publication: August 19, 2021 Last Publication: September 2, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Janice K. Ream, aka Janice Ream, Deceased Case Number: 2021-PR-30904 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before January 4, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Michael W. Reagor Attorney to the Personal Representative Dymond Reagor, PLLC 8400 E. Prentice Avenue, Suite 1040 Greenwood, Village, Colorado 1040 Legal Notice No. 526495 First Publication: September 2, 2021 Last Publication: September 16, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Dorothy C. Ogden, a/k/a Dorothy Charlene Smith Ogden, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30831 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before Decem-

ber 20, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. Vicki Neville, Personal Representative 4010 West Latonka Road Littleton, Colorado 80123 Legal Notice No. 526466 First Publication: August 19, 2021 Last Publication: September 2, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of WILLIAM L. STRATTON, aka WILLIAM STRATTON, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30912 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 December 27, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before December 27, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. Tom Lybeck, Personal Representative 910 E. Iliff Ave Denver, CO 80210 Legal Notice No. 526479 First Publication: August 26, 2021 Last Publication: September 9, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Josef Hubert Schmitt, aka Josef H. Schmitt, aka J.H. Schmitt,, Deceased Case Number: 21 PR 30799

Aurora, CO 80016

Legal Notice No. 526492 First Publication: August 26, 2021 Last Publication: September 9, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Gordon Schmitt Personal Representative 4521 Tule Lake Drive Littleton, Colorado 80123

Stacey M. Beck, Personal Representative 6364 S. Walden Court

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Else E. Price, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 30794

Legal Notice No. 529497 First Publication: September 2, 2021 Last Publication: September 16, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Name Changes

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before December 20, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Raymond T. Price, Personal Representative 4760 S. Flanders Street Centennial, Co 80015

Public notice is given on August 3, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

Legal Notice No. 526461 First Publication: August 19, 2021 Last Publication: September 2, 2021 Publisher: LIttleton Independent

The petition requests that the name of Dominic Miquel Morris be changed to Dominicus Miquel Braulio Case No.: 2021 C 100321

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Gary Lee Holub, Jr., aka Gary L. Holub, Jr., aka Gary Holub, Jr., Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30917 All persons having claims against the abovenamed Estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Arapahoe County District Court on or before December 23, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. Lindsay Dockter-Holub, Personal Representative 27268 East Costilla Place Aurora, CO 80016 Legal Notice No. 526491 First Publication: August 26, 2021 Last Publication: September 9, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Hilda J. Wojahn, aka Hilda Wojahn, Deceased Case Number: 21PR298 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 December 20, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. Lotus Fiduciary Services, Inc., Personal Representative P.O. Box 101775 Denver, CO 80250 Legal Notice No. 526476 First Publication: August 19, 2021 Last Publication: September 2, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Elaine Joyce Georgeson, AKA: E. Joyce Georgeson, AKA: Elaine J. Georgeson, AKA: E.J. Georgeson, Deceased Case Number: 21PR30846

PUBLIC NOTICE

By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 526464 First Publication: August 19, 2021 Last Publication: September 2 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Michael Torres Case No.: 2021 C 100453 By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

The petition requests that the name of Michael T Cruz be changed to

By: Kim Boswell, Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 526487 First Publication: August 26, 2021 Last Publication: September 9, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

The petition requests that the name of Sraboni Basu Banerjee be changed to Sraboni Basu Case No.: 2021 C 40239

PUBLIC NOTICE

By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Legal Notice No. 526480 First Publication: August 26, 2021 Last Publication: September 9, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public notice is given on August 3, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Sang Suk Gojara be changed to Ha Rin Choe Case No.: 2021 C 100322

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on August 4, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 526496 First Publication: September 2, 2021 Last Publication: September 16, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

The petition requests that the name of Isla Sophia Suggett be changed to Isla Mariana Suggett Case No.: 21 C 100470

PUBLIC NOTICE

By: Kim Boswell, Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on August 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult /a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The petition requests that the name of Lilian Carole Dokotho be changed to Fil d ' Or Piraber Case No.: 21 C 100459

Public notice is given on August 16, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

By: Judge Legal Notice No. 526482 First Publication: August 26, 2021 Last Publication: September 9, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

The petition requests that the name of Nickolas James Lueders be changed to Stacey Penelope Painter Case No.: 21 C 37653

Legal Notice No. 526483 First Publication: August 26, 2021 Last Publication: September 9, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public notice is given on August 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Parker Harrison Slattery be changed to Quinn Harrison Slattery Case No.: 21 C 40544

Public notice is given on August 13, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

Public notice is given on July 30, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public notice is given on August 16, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

PUBLIC NOTICE

By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Legal Notice No. 526481 First Publication: August 26, 2021 Last Publication: September 9, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Legal Notice No. 526470 First Publication: August 19, 2021 Last Publication: September, 2 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No. 529502 First publication: September 02, 2021 Last publication: September 16, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

The petition requests that the name of Mohamed Abdikadir Hassan be changed to Abdihakim Mohamed Koshin Case No.: 21 C 100474 By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

The petition requests that the name of Mei Mei Ng be changed to Alexandra Mei Ng Case No.: 21 C 100445 By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

By: Shana Kloek Clerk of the Court / Deputy Clerk

Public notice is given on August 9, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Renata Lynn Moore be changed to Renata Lynn Eck Case No.: 21 C 100469

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Petition requests that the name of Chiara Lucci Gonzales be changed to Persephone Chiara Lucci Gonzales. Case No.: 21C100507

PUBLIC NOTICE

Legal Notice No. 529498 First Publication: September 2, 2021 Last Publication: September 16, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No. 526475 First Publication: August 19, 2021 Last Publication: September 2 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice is given on August 20, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

Legal Notice No. 526463 First Publication: August 19, 2021 Last Publication: September 2 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public notice is given on August 5, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

By: Magistrate

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on August 3, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

The petition requests that the name of Jeremy Gordon Wheeler be changed to Jeremy Gordon Campbell Case No.: 21 C 100458

Public Notice is given on August 20, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

The Petition requests that the name of Andrew Phillip Persichetti be changed to Andrew Phillip Aidoneus Persichetti. Case No.: 21C100509

Legal Notice No. 526465 First Publication: August 19, 2021 Last Publication: September 2, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

By: Shana Kloek Clerk of the Court / Deputy Clerk

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